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>. t ■— —■— r rlf N ths cuwns cssomcLB Clinton, S. Thursday, May 18, 196^ State Rejection of Philosophy Gains Headway THE AMERICAN WAY Many people have felt that ft would he politdally impossible to put the wel fare state into reverse gear. The grad ual extension of government subsidies, cash payments and controls over in dustries, organizations and blocks of citizens has been accelerating for many yean. But, it now appears that an important segment of the United States population may be rejecting the em brace of the welfare state in favor of greater opportunity and freedom of ac tion. This could be a very significant development in the economic, political apd social history of our country. | With strong backing from the na tion’s largest farm organization, the American • Farm Bureau Federation, representing some 70 per cent of the farmers in the U. S., legislation has been introduced in Congress which Would eliminate subsidy and acreage control programs for grain producers. This would simply mean that wheat and feed grain farmersvwould be free to plant the acreages and the crops which they felt would give them the best return, and they would gain their income from sales on the free market rather than from the federal govem- Inent. The legislation, generally known as the Curtis-Clark Bill, has been sponsor ed initially by Representative Thomas Curtis (R-Mo.) and Representative Frank Clark (D-Pa.). This proposal embodies three ma jor recommendations which would have the effect of taking away from government the power to make eco nomic decisions involving control of supply and prices for a major share of American farmers. First, it would repeal the present government wheat and feed grains programs permitting farmers to plant and harvest those crops without acre age controls. Second, it would prevent the Com modity Credit Corporation _from ac quiring huge gram stocks and dispos ing of them in periods of strong de mand in order to drive down market prices. And third, the bill would change the role of the Commodity Credit Cor poration from a lender to an insurer of crop loans made from regular commer cial lending institutions. It is the latter feature of the bill which, would prevent the automatic ac cumulation of huge government-owned grain stocks which have been available to the government for manipulation of market prices. Under present law, the Commodity Credit Corporation makes loans direct ly to farmers who can later turn their crops over to the government in settle ment of the loan. Under.the new pro posal, loans would be made by com mercial lending agencies and would simply be insured by the CCC. This in surance feature would guarantee the general availability of such loans which would be repaid in cash as farm ers sold their crops on the open market. Agricultural authorities believe that reliance on the free market sys tem is now essential to a more prosper ous and productive agriculture able to respond to the requirements of grow ing \yorld food demands. ' Jfcv ' •• %- It is further pointed out, govern ment programs to aid the needy, both in this country and in other nations of the world, could be carried on more ef fectively with food purchases attuned to a specific desire or need of the peo ple or the coqntries to be aided without regard to the limitations which result from restricting purchases to surplus commodities. Representative Curtis points out that federal government expenditures on wheat and feed grain programs cost the public about $2 billion in fiscal 1966—elimination of these programs would represent a major saving to tax payers. There is much justification for the view that acreage allotments and price supports established toibolster farm in- fcome in the depression years of the 1930's simply do not fit into the agri cultural picture of 1967. It would indeed be a milestone in our political development if the reali ties of the situation can actually over come the immense self-perpetuating forward inertia of a major federal aid program established in our governmen tal structure for more than 30 years. It seems to many people that the outcome of this issue will have deep significance as an indication of wheth er any group in our population or for that matter, the people of the United States as a whole, still retain the option of rejecting the paternalistic umbrella of the welfare stafe if thev so desire. Youth Wants to Know By BANDY us to mailings rerything right •**»*>-*%'. _ Depends On Who Does the Fixing A Nation of Drones? There must be millions of Ameri cans whq never expected to live long enough to see a Presidential Commis sion seriously recommend that each individual be guaranteed an annual in come “whether he works or not.’’ But they did. Moreover, since government has decided to define and measure poverty, no one would be poor under the guaranteed annual income. We don’t remember who first ad vanced this incredible proposal. Our first recollection of it dates back to 1963 when a UN economist, Robert Theobald, told a Chicago audience that the Constitution should guarantee ev eryone a salary “adequate to allow him to live with dignity” whether he works or not. Now, four years later a whole Com mission is making the recommendation. Wait for another four years and the geometric increase should have at least one-half the workers in the country ready to quit work and take the guar anteed income. Production will be re duced by one-half. And there will be only one-half as much to divide. B^the end of the second year, doubtless all workers will want to get on the “gravy train.” Then there will be nothing to divide—and we can start all over. Stories Behind Words By William S. Penfi^d To Dicker The Romans acquired pelts from Germanic hunters and trappers in bundles of ten. The Romans called this trade unit “decuria”—from “decern,” ten. “Decuria” became “decher” in German and “dyker,” in English, where it was used to refer to commodities in groups of ten. English traders in the New World bartered with the Indians for “dickers” of pelts. Such barter ing, especially the haggling involved, eventually was called “dickering.” * ‘ < Irene Dillord Elliott Writes.. No. 9 A Very Old School Record haps the most wonderful thing about having a true friend ia that we also become a friend to someone. Some of the very 1 things that make your special “A dog is a man’s best we have cultivated such a acquaintance important to friend." so they say. Only a Mendship.it can make all the you make you special to that . , . aB difference in the world. Per- person, person who knows dogs can understand that statement. He’s always there when you o need him to play with you, to take a walk, or just to sit quietly and think. We must admit, however, that there are limits to the frienship a dog can give. But a dog’s faithfulness and understanding are similar to that of a close friend. Every one needs one or two such “best” friends. A best friend is someone whom you can tell things you don’t dare tell anyone else. You talk about your sweet hearts, ydur secrets, your fears and things that make you angry. With a close friend you , can talk about what you *' want to do when high schpol days are over. He is a person you can trust to keep your secrets and to stick by you when things get tough. There are not many people we can develop this very spe cial relationship with. Once FINAL SETTLEMENT Take notice that on the 28th day of May, 1987, I will ren der a final account of my acts and doings as Executor of the estate of Mattie Philson Anderson in the office of the Judge of Probate of Laurens County, at 10 o’clock a. m., and on the same day will ap ply for a final discharge from my trust as Executor. Any person indebted to said estate is notified and required to make payment on or be fore that date, and all per sons having claims against said estate will present them on or before said date, duly proven or be forever barred. William Ray Anderson Executor West Walnut Street Clinton, South Carolina. April 24th, 1967 Cards to catalogs, bills to broadsides . • . what ever your printing needs, you can count on us for quality workmanship, dependable service, reasonable cost. Free estimates. Chronicle Publishing Co. 109-111 Gary Street Phone 8S3-0641 ^ DUFFY Vmt By ‘JIM’ GOODMAN - • 1 : < . ay A Determination Should Be Made “One of the important reasons the federal government needs to adopt a greater sense of fiscal responsibility— in curbing excessive spending and holding down the burden of taxation— is that state and local governments also must look to the same citizens for sup port of their operations,” noted Walter Rogers former U. S. Representative from Texas. “When a clear delinea tion is lost as to the proper role of fed eral, state, and local governments ... a clear delineation is also lost as to sources of revenue each level should rely upon. A racket is any form of making money without giving worthwhile ser vice in return. CLINTON, S. C., THURSDAY, MAY 18, 1967 Gtyr (Eltntmt (Etprnntrlr July 4, 1889 - WILLIAM WILSON HARRIS — June IS, 1M5 Established 19M PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY THE CHRONICLE PUBLISHING "COMPANY ; |4.00; Six M Subscription Rate (Payable in Advance) Out-of-County — One Year, onths, $2.50 One Year, $5.00 Second Class Postage Paid at Clinton, S. C. POSTMASTER: Send Form 3579 to Clinton Chronicle, Clinton, S. C. The Chronicle seeks the cooperation of its subscribers and readers—the publisher will at all times appreciate wise suggestions and kindly advice. The Chronicle will publish letters of general interest when they are not of a defamatory nature. Anony mous communicaions will not be noticed. This paper is not responsible for the views or opinions of lis correspondents. No responsibility is assumed by the published for omission or error occurring in advertisements or news mutter, but correction wiH be made in the next issue when attention is directed to It. In no event will liability be assumed when merchandise is aald at incorrectly advertised price. MemDer: South Carolina Press Association, National Editorial Association \ m - - im* - r —- : - - ■ National Advertising Representative: AMJBRICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION Neff test, Chicago, Detroit, Philadelphia If you all are enjoying these weekly reports half as much as I, we are well repaid for the time we spend with them. My fan mail is making me boastful! For example, this morning’s delivery brought letters from two counties and from far-away Portland, Ore gon. Do you blame me for bragging? . State of South Carolina Laurens County. Articles of an agreement between ,Octa- via McKittrick (Any kin to you, Mr. Kenneth McKit trick?) and the subscribers to ^ school to be taught at Long Branch Schoolhouse for the year 1884, which agreement is as follows: that Octavia Mc Kittrick agrees to teach a eight months, twenty days to the month, and eight hour a day, to teach all English sub jects required by the patrons, and to perform the duties of a teacher to the best of her ability. We, the subscribers, agree to provide fire wood for s'aid school, and to pay the teacher, Octavia McKittrick, at the close of the school $10.00 for each pupil studying Spelling. Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic, nad $2.00 for each pupil studying the high er branches. The Public Funds to be distributed in proportion to the time each pupil attends school. This school to commence the 1st Monday in January, 1884, provided a sufficient number of scholars be sub scribed. Subscribers L. T. Benjamin 1 Jospeh T. Todd 3 Sabin Todd V4 Alin Todd % H. W. Blakely 14 B. M. Henry 2Vz E. M. Mc(tllegible) % E. Y. Cunningham IMr J. D. Sexton a- 2 J, M. Sexton T 1 J. Wilson Blakely 2 Count that up for yourself, interpreting the figures, es pecially fractions, as you please. Do you think Octavia McKittrick accumulated a bank account? What about “room and board”? In some of the old schools the teacher was boarded free, spending only a month with each patrbn. J Has anyone an older docu ment from the schools? Does anyone have any rec ords about Mr. Fike? He was one of the best known and most popular of the so-called 'bid field school masters. A native of Spartanburg, whert the name survives, he taught for years in the Laurens old field schools. The best thing to be said from the historic preservation standpoint was that he kept a diary. This di ary was in the possession of State Historian A. S. Salley, who- offered, when we at tempted to have a Laurens County Historical Society here in Columbia, to edit that diary for our society. We fail ed after two good meetings. sSince Mr. Salley’s death I have tried in every place that might hold the secret, but no body has been able to find the book. Please send mall to 512 Congaree Ave.. Columbia, S. C. 29205. VOU JUST WAIT UNTIL OUG INDEPENDENT AGENT WEARS ABOot THIS/ GOODMAN INSURANCE 833-3977 104 W. Pitts — Clinton Be Sure . . . Insure! planning Biff plans are underway for our town . . . and biff successes are in its future. That’s easy to forecast from a past record of ac- complisKmehl, slemminff from our communi ty’s endeavors. It’s our job, too, to help turn the year into “all gains” for our town. BANK OF CLINTON Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 3% Interest Paid on Savings Accounts Semi-Annually PLUMBING OR HEATING •l WMll Of UCUUNCC A |,f|es STATE Greenwood Starts Fri. May 19 thru May 31 Mat. 2 — Evening 8 0° roung, ! Go Sum mmanmwm AOUOPONn PRODUCTION DAVID LEANS FILM OF BOTO PASTERNAKS DOCTOR ZHIVAGO IN PAHAVISION* AND METR0C0L0A °*Delti,f They’re here! They’re honey*! They’re you! They’re young! The Youngmobtlee from Oldsmobile! Young in action, with Rocket V-8 performance to zing you into spring. Young in looks—the kind that says tomorrow’s hare ahead of its tima. Even young in price—tagged to say “yes” to youthful budgets! Example: This new Delmont 88^ brilliant new entry in the Youngmobile lineup. See ’em all at your Olds Dealer’s! Admission — $1.00 & $1.50 Co Oldsmobile at your nearest KMi transportation center Lynn cooper, inc 802 - 305 E. Carolina Ave. — Clinton, S. C.