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THE CHRONICLE, Clinton, S. C., May 16, 1969—3~A Task Force Recommends Regional Law Enforcement GREENWOOD--A new concept of regional law enforcement activi ties has been recommended by the Law Enforcement Task Force of the Upper Savannah Develop ment District. “Effective law enforcement is dependent upon a spirit of cooper- tion and a pooling of resources among the district counties,’ the Task Force report said. Specific recommendations of the Task Force included: A re gional Detention and Rehabili tation Center for Juveniles; A re gional training school for law en forcement officers;A districtpo- lice equipment pool for the six counties served by the Upper Sa vannah Development District. A special investigative force of tr ained personnel for the District which would aid in investigative work in the six counties and which would operate the regional train ing school; A mobile crime lab and instructional vehicle to be centrally located, equipped with investigative equipment, riot control equipment, and instruc tional aids. Also recommended were in creased salaries and benefits for law enforcement officers, coup led with a recommendation that the state establish standards for qualified law enforcement officers. Other items covered by the re port were a police-community relations program, an improved communications system, and a uniform system of records management. The Task Force made its re commendations from information provided by law enforcement o- fficers of the six counties who listed their needs for law enforcement work and crime con trol. The six counties are A- bbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick, andSa- luda. The regional recommendations and priorities reported by the Task Force are necessary for the district to become eligible for federal funds to help finance some of the projects, said DanB. Mac- key, USDD Executive Director. Funds under crime control le gislation passed by the U.S. Con gress last year are expected to be available after July 1 of this year. The legislation led to the estab lishment in South Carolina of the State Law Enforcement and Crime Control Commission to which the District Task Force made its report. “As demands of a growing ur ban society become greater, court and law enforcement agen cies must reflect upon these needs and meet the challenges pl aced upon them,’ the Task Force report said. “The concept of regionalization is an economical and forthright approach to stimulate better met hods of law enforcement.’ A district solution to common problems will add to public and governmental support of law en forcement activities, the report said. “Government must relate to private citizens the awesome tasks and responsibilities of this area’s police and court agencies.* The 10-point program, recom mendations and comments of the Task Force follow: 1.--Increased salaries ana oe- nefits for law enforcement offi cers. The attrition rate in po lice work is extremely high. Stan dard reason for resignation is low pay and lackof opportunities. The state should establish specific standards for qualified officers. 5Qt Handling Charges Those departments that employ qualified personnel would receive state and federal assistance for salary supplement and benefits. 2. --A regional training school to be established in a central lo cation in the district to supple ment SLED training courses.Of ficers must now travel toColum- bia for training courses, their ab sences causing a manpower shortage in their departments. Also recommended is that state universities and colleges insti tute a police science curriculum and assistance be given potential officers to achieve the higher education. 3. A police-community rela tions program, professionally designed to effectively relate po lice functions and public respon sibility. The program would uti lize films, visual aids, trained public speakers to acquaint the police and communities with common problems and show how mutual respect and cooperation could lead toprogress and under standing. 4. --Improved communications systems. A study by profession al consultants is needed. A con glomeration of inefficient com munications systems now exist in the six counties. The Task Force said it was unable at this time to state a definite solution to the problem. 5. --A district dentention and rehabilitation center for juve niles. The center would alleviate the need for foster homes in child neglect cases. Rehabilitation of juveniles would be a definite part of the center, mcluding guidance and counseling for the offender’s family. Financing would be fea sible on a district basis and would complement existing juve nile operations within this area. 6. --A uniform system of re cords management. M;my depart ments in the area do not keep a- Ik/m 1o1k FcWru Fair Lady' The Editor: I am enclosing a copy of a let ter I have sent to the Clinton High School. In these days of so much bad publicity for our young teenagers, when a group of young people work so diligently and for so long in a good cause (purchas ing of band uniforms) I feel they should be publicly recognized and ipplauded. Clinton High School: “My Fair Lady!’Such an am bitious undertaking for a high school group to attempt. But last week, the Clinton High music de partment and all the young per formers came through with flying colors. Oscars to everyone con cerned! The sets were highly imagina tive, the staging and lighting cle ver and effective. The young players were marvelous - Claire Duncan as Eliza was a delight with her beautiful voice and Drew Trammell was a wonderfully arrogant and waspish Prof. Hig gins. * V TV ■ a r ccurate records because of lack of knowledge, lack of clerical a- ssistance, and absence of stand ardization forms. The state should establish a centralized computer system for records management, oriented towards the classifications used by the F.B.I. '7.--District equipment pool. Many agencies are improperly equipped. A riot control equip ment pool could serve the needs of the district and other equip ment might include a helicopter or airplane, special vehicles, portable communication unit. As this district’s population in creases, there should be less dependence upon state agencies for locally needed equipment. 8. --Standardization of depart ments and facilities. Quality sta- dards for agencies should be es tablished as a pre-requisite for receiving state and federal a- ssistance. County work farms, municipal and county jail faci lities vary greatly throughout the district in livable standards. F unds must be made available to construct proper facilities and jail facility personnel should be trained to counsel and assist in the rehabilitation of inmates. Fa ther study is recommended by the Task Force in the areas. 9. --Mobile Crime Lab and in struction vehicle. A multi purpose cruiser for the district is recommended, equipped with investigative aids, riot equipment and instructional aids. The crui ser would be centrally located and placed on 24-hour call with all agencies in the district hav ing access to the vehicle. 10. --Special investigative force. Trained personnel to spe cialize in investigations that ex ceed the normal capitity of lo cal agencies would also serve as instructors at the district train ing school and would operate and coordinate the mobile unit’s fa cilities. Whitman Named Personnel Asst. At Torrington Fred G. Whitman has recently been named personnel assistant with the Clinton Bearings Plant of The Torrington Co. Mr. Whit man has been with Torrington since January, 1967. His duties Involve testing, employment and placement. Mr. Whitman is married to the former Gail Ivester of Clinton, and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Whitman of 201 Bailey St., Clinton. A graduate of Clinton High School and Spartanburg Jr. Col lege, Mr. Whitman has taken additional training at Furman University. FRED WHITMAN ^eOADWRt OReotoe TODAY, SATURDAY, MAY 14-17 MARVIN V TOSHIRO TOP MILITARY AWARDS —These four seniors were among the 20 ROTC cadets spotlighted at Presby terian College's annual Awards and Decoration Ceremony, which con cluded the military program for this session. They are, from the left: Lewis Judson Caldwell of Covington, Ga., certificate of meritorious sei^ vice: Charles L. Reid, Jr., of Green ville, superior cadet decoration award for seniors and the Hudson military award for seniors; Louis David Hud son. Jr., of Myrtle Reach, ROTC military achievement award; and Robert W. Ryard of Charleston Heights, Wysor Saber. (PHOTO BY DAN YARBROUGH) IN THE PANAVISION" IfCHNICOIOfi' ' INI RAM* RJlf AS INC CORPORATION *★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ £ "My Fair Lady” * More Than Fair Mr. Bouknight and the band did an outstanding job with the music score, giving a highly polished performance. Bravo to all and in the words of Eliza - Ole' Sincerely, Eloise Cannon 304 W. Pitts St. Clinton, S. C, Johnson Wins Two USC Awards Ronald P. Johnson of Clinton won two awards last week at the University of South Carolina’s annual awards day ceremonies. He received the Phi Eta Sigma Award as the outstanding mem ber of his class and the Maximi lian LaBorde Memerial Scholar ship which is presented to the out standing English student. A 1967 graduate of Clinton High School, he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Pope Johnson of 704 Fergu son Street. BY ANNE JONES (A Review) The Senior Class and music department ofClintonHighSchool drew rave notices from the “good crowds’ attending their pro duction of “My Fair Lady" last week. It would seem that this story of a cockney flower girl’s trans formation into an elegant English lady would be too much id a challenge for these young people and their teactiers, but not so. A very talented young lady, Claire Duncan in the part of Eliza Doo little was just great. The whole play seemed well cast. Drew Trammell, Professor Higgins, who brings about the change in Eliza by teaching her manners, dress and most import- and of all, speech, was quite good. The play is set in fashionable London in 1912. It opens with a street scene at the hour of the theatre rush. Freddy Enysford- Hill, wealthy, handsome and sin cere, accidently bumps Eliza Doolittle, the beautiful but dirty Comp Fire Comp Deadline Friday Friday is the deadline for re gistration for the resident camp of the Clinton Council Camp Fire Girls, Inc. The girls will attend Camp Greenville at Cedar Mountain, N.C., June 1-7. Mrs. Martha Muller, executive director of the council, said re gistrations will be accepted through Friday. She said anyone interested in registration should call 833-2366, 833-0296 or 833- o!23. The camp is accredited by the American Camping Association. The local council will take regis trations from out-of-council campers. flower girl, sending her sprawling. Steve Pace as Freddie goes over well, e^ecially in a la ter scene, when he falls in love with the “lady Eliza’ and sings “On the Street Where You Live*. Eliza’s loud pr"tests in cock ney accent causes Professor Henry Higgins to comment to a friend, Colonel Pichenng (John Ledford) that he could made a lady out of this gutter snipe in six months. She is taken to the Higgins home. Following much drilling with vowel sounds, in structions as to how a lady should act, and instruction to talk only about the weather or health, Flizu is ready for her first test m society at the Ascot Racesmthen the big test at the Embassy Ball, of course, stunningly dressed anc lovely she captured all eyes anc hearts. To Professor Higgins, Eliza was just a guinea pig. He gorgot she was a human tieing. It is only after Eliza runs au'ay that he wakes up to the fact “he’s grown accustomed to tier face.’ The play is laced with good humor and philosophy which is added in the part of Eliza’s fattier, Doolittle. He is aptly named. Ace Young Family Holds Reunion Approximately 70 menders of the Nannie Blakeley-Kit Young Clan held their annual reunion Sunday at the YMCA Building. A picnic lunch was served. Members came from several cities in the state. Out-of-state visitors included Mr. and Mrs. James Adair, Bethesda,Md.;Mr. and Mrs. Chan Greggs, Arlington, Va.; Miss Almena Blalock, Atlan ta; and Mr. and Mrs. Dolphus DesRosier of Concord, N. H. and Ormond Beach, Fla. Larry B. Massey, Clemson, is president of the Clan. The fight against mental illness should be everyone’s fight. Do YOUR part. Join the South Caro lina Mental Health Association through your local Chapter this month. SAVE! $$$$$$$ $ SAVE! (ANTHONY'S DISCOUNT HOUSE 8 X 10 PORTRAIT 97c 102 West Main Street 833-4270 NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR GROUPS MONDAY, MAY 19 « Limit one per family YOUNG'S PHAHMACY 833-1220 - SAVE ON - DRESSES — SKIRTS SLACKS — BELL BOTTOMS SHORTS — BLOUSES UNIFORMS — SHELLS SPECIAL PURCHASE! FIRST QUALITY 100% COTTON SMOCKS HOSE 1.98 2 pr. 1.00 $$$<>$$$$ $ $ $ S* Workman, was his cockney cent, does this part justice. Suggested tor GENERAL audiences ac- Rex Harrison and Julie An drews could nut have pleased this audience more than these young people did. They hunted each other as enemies. They faced each other as men! An American Flyer and a Japanese sol dier shipwrecked on a desolate Island in the Pacific in w or Id War II. Shows 3:15, 7:00 and 9:Q0 P. M. — Sat.: 1 P. M. MONDAY - TUESDAY. MAY 19-20 THE CHRONICLE Established 1900 DONNY WILDER Editor and Publisher Published every Thursday by the Chronicle Publishing Com pany. ROBERT E. PETERSES Presents HOT ROD ACTION IN COLOR CRC Subscription advance)---one months, $3.00, one year, $6.00 rate (payable in year, $4.90; six out nf county— Second class postage paid at Clinton, S. C. Postmaster: Send Form 3579 L Clinton, S. C. Member: S< Association, Association. Clinton Chn 29325. inicle, BE A PART OF THE EXCimB WORLD OF SPEED! RACING! RECORDS! with the driven of Darlington Daytona Bonneville Indy 3:15, 7:00 and 9:00 P. M. 'uth Carolina Press National Editorial National Advertising Repre sentative; American Press Asso- ciatinn, New Yi-rk, Chicago, De troit, Philadelphia. STARTS WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 JAMES GARNER IN Support Your Local Sheriff'' a ^ A \ MAY 22-24 £ Henry Laurens ANTIQUES 20% items One of The Largest Selections of Antiques 213 West Main Street :—: Laurens, S. C.