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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1961 THE NEWBERRY SUN, NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA PAGE THREE SENATOR STROM RMOND To Comfort the Sick or Prevent The Disease? THE NATION’S economic con dition has been particularly in the spotlight of national attention for the last three months. The amount of goods produced by the country last year, $503 billion, fell far short of estimates, which were about $513 billion. Approx imately 5.4 million people were out of work in January, and of these, % were in about 100 “de pressed” areas. In th^ last four months of 1960, the annual rate of wages and salaries was off about $4 billion. Although it doesn’t show as readily in statis tics, curtailments in weekly hours of work were putting a severe pinch on family budgets in areas which are not classed as “dis tressed.” THE ADMINISTRATION and the Congress are viewing this situation with concern, and the people di rectly affected are justifiably viewing it with alarm. Despite the superficial denials so of ten repeated, and as dis tasteful as it is, it is a fact that the Nation’s economy is controlled to a major extent by the National Govern ment; and in the economic slump in which we find ourselves, it is the Congress which must take corrective action. THE PRESIDENT has already stepped-up the distribution of surplus food, the first step in al leviating the immediate problem of the physical needs of the- un employed. Temporary -!xtension of unemployment compensation has been recommended. This will probably be enacted into law soon, preferably on a basis that will be optional to the States, so that those States whose unem ployment funds are still sound from wise management will not have to increase taxes to pay for the deficits of funds in States such as Michigan. This is the course for meeting the temporary problem, but there remains the problem of a lagging economy and unemployment. j FORTUNATELY, no one has advocated a program of “pump priming,” the undertaking of massive public works projects, as a solution to the economic dilem ma. Perhaps we have at last learned after some very expen sive — to the taxpayer — lessons, that “pump priming” won’t work. THE “DEPRESSED AREAS” bill is the Administration’s ap proach to the permanent problem. It would inaugurate a program of government financial assist ance to locate industry in “chron ic labor surplus areas,” and fi nance the re-training of workers in the new field of labor, paying them subsistence while training. It also contains provisions to implement Labor Secretary Gold berg’s promise to “eliminate the incentives” for industry to move from one State to another. THE FALLACY in this ap proach lies in the fact that it deals with the effects of the eco nomic slump and not the causes. As long as the causes of the trouble go uncorrected, the trou ble will remain. The three fore most specific causes are (1) low- wage foreign imports, (2) wages obtained through collective bar gaining not based op productivity, and (3) unrealistic tax laws which clamp a damper on in dustrial expansion. If our econ omy is to prosper, we must be able to compete. AS LONG AS the causes re main, there is no reason to expect government-subsidized industry to succeed where private efforts have failed. The losses can be covered by taxes for only so long, for as th€ trend continues, in comes from which taxes come continue to diminish. ANOTHER INADEQUACY of the “depressed areas” approach is that it deals with the hardest hit areas. What happens, however, to those areas where there is not so much unemployment, but ev eryone is on a four-day week ? Only measures that deal with the elimination of the causes of the recession can help in this area. IT IS TIME for the public to demand some preventive measures instead of expensive sedatives. Sincerely, (Not vrinted at pover-’uiient expen.se) Notice.., On March 1, 1961 A Penalty of will be added to all UNPAID 1 960 TAXES -ALSO- A Penalty of 5 per cent will be added to all UNPAID 1961 BUSINESS LICENSES City of Newberry Company Gives Scholarship The Continental Woodlands Division of Continental Can Com pany, with offices in Savannah and Augusta, Georgia, has an nounced its scholarship program for 1961 of providing two fores try scholarships. Each scholarship is for $1000 per year for four years of study in the field of pro fessional forestry, or for a total of $4000 each. This is the eighth consecutive year the company has offered these scholarships to outstanding high school graduates in states where the Company operates, or owns timberlands. In announcing these scholar ships, T. W. Earle, vice president of the company, said “Trees are one of the South’s greatest re sources; foresters make them a crop. By these scholarships we hope to encourage outstanding high school graduates to enter and study in the field of profes sional forestry, to ensure that this great national resource is wisely used and that our forest lands continuously contribute to the economic and recreational needs of the people of this country.” The successful applicants will be permitted to indicate their preference to attend the Forestry School of the University of Geor gia, University of Florida, North Carolina State College, or Clem- son college, in South Carolina. To be eligible, an applicant must meet the following qualifica tions: 1. Must be interested in the forestry profession as a career. 2. Must have a better than average scholastic record. 3. Must have demonstrated leadership ability in school, com munity, and church activities. 4. Must be of good character, with a pleasing personality. 5. Ability to do creditable col lege work. 6. Must be a resident and a 1961 graduate of a high school from one of the counties in which the company operates, including Newberry county. Application forms and addi tional information about the scholarships may be obtained from the local high school prin cipals of vocational agriculture teachers. The completed applica tions must be submitted to the local high school principals not later than April 1, 1961. this week's, patterns.# •YAUDKKYIAMC FARMS & FOLKS 1430 10-20 376-N S 10-U M H-14 L 11-20 fMMCMOUY Dress Pattern No. 1430—The flatter ing sheath—THIS is the style everyone loves—because it's easy to sew, and looks so young and smart. With or with out contrast. No. 1430 with PHOTO-GUIDE Is in sizes 10, 12, 14,16, 18, 20. Bust 31 to 40. Size 12, 32 bust, sleeveless monotone, 31/4 yards of 35-inch. Needlework Pattern No. 376-N—With 1 or without the easy-to-do yoke em broidery, this pretty topper will appeal to the Mother-to-bel No. 376-N has tissue—sizes small, medium or large (PLEASE STATE SIZE), hot-iron transfer, directions. Send 35c for each dress pattern, 25c for each needlework pattern (add 10c for each pattern for first class mailing) to AUDREY LANE BUREAU, Dept. "NWNS," 367 West Adams Street, Chi cago 6, Illinois. Seedlings May Still Be Had There is still time left to plant pine seedlings and plenty of seed lings available, according to New berry District Forester, John E. Graham, of the S. C. State Com mission of Forestry. After the freezing weather passes, which should be soon, there will be several weeks left for suc cessful pine seedling planting. Most foresters recommend that planting be done by the end of February and Uiis would be best. However, trees may be planted safely into March as long as cool, moist weather prevails. Warm, dry days could result in the dry ing out of stock while planting or overheating while transporting or storing. The Commission of Forestry has nearly 3 million seedlings available for planting now. Most of the seedlings are loblolly pine, but a few white pine are left. Landowners who wish to get ad ditional land into pine timber pro duction should apply for seedlings promptly. Order from most agri cultural agencies, County Ranger or District Forester. DISTINCTIVE Industrial Illustrative • Aerial • Advertising- • Motion Picture HOTOGRAPHY Dick Briggs 309 County Bank Building 387—Phone—796 By L. C. HAMILTON Clemson Extension Information Specialist Buying eggs can • be a baffling experience. There are cartons labeled Extra Large, Large, Medium, and Small. Each sells at a different price. If you’re a penny-pincher, like me, you wonder if there is a sav ing in buying one over the other. There very frequently is. Our extension poultryman T. C. Stew art says that on a weight basis, you may save from one to several cents a dozen by picking up the right size. But how do you know? You may need a pencil and paper to make the actual computations — but there is a way. First, you need to know this: For the same weight of eggs of the same grade, small eggs will cost 3/4 as much as large ones. If they cost less, you’ve got a bargain in the small ones. For instance, if small eggs are priced at 36 cents, large eggs would be of equal value at 48 cents. Medium sized eggs are cheaper when they cost less than 7/8 as much as the large ones. Extra large eggs are cheaper when the price difference with large eggs is no greater than 1/8. The large eggs are selling for 48 cents and medium eggs for less than 42 cents—the medium eggs are the bargain. If you aren’t completely confus ed, you may derive your own for mulas. A dozen Extra Large eggs must weigh 27 ounces; Large 24; Medium 21; and Small 18. Don’t overlook the grade though. Grade is considered in pricing too. Highest quality is A A. Next comes Grade A, and so on. Now, if you’ve decided on the eggs, there are other challenging possibilities in the food store, take oranges for instance. It is more economical to buy fresh oranges, frozen juice, or canned? But we’ll leave this subject for an other time. I’ll have to get these eggs home before they drop a grade in qual ity. In case you’re down Frogmore way ,in ;Beaufort coyjity, don’t be confused by those huge translu cent structures on the landscape. They have nothing to do with the space program. Farmers down there have erect ed temporary greenhouses to grow their own tomato plants. E. G. Sanders has 6 houses. J. W. Dempsey, D. E. and^ Johnnie Jones have others* The' green houses are something new as such structures go. Basicly, they con sist of transparent plastic stretch ed over galvanized tubing. County agent Johnson told me that the growers are experiment ing with several types of heating systems for the houses. These in clude underground electric cables, gas fired vented furnaces, and con verted tobacco curing oil furnaces. All are thermostatically eontrol- ed. It takes about 3,000 plants to plant one acre. With Beaufort's large tomato acreage, it takes quite a few greenhouses. Beaufort is a prime winter gar den area. The county is also an important spring garden section. In fact, they grow vegetables al most year-round. Slowly but surely the machinery is being put together for taking care of food supplies in case of atomic attack. County agents in Anderson, Chester, and Fairfield told me county USD A Emergency Plan ning Committees have held their organizational meetings. These committees are composed of out standing citizens, and practically all government agricultural agen cies are requested. You’ll want to give these peo ple your wholehearted support. Survival, in event of atomic at tack, will depend so upon what has been done beforehand. The educational job will be tre mendous. No doubt about it, these committees will want to use all existing organizations to help them. Should an attack come, food and medical care would be of primary concern. v. Hog farmers are increasing their brood herds again. Following a reduction last year could, because of low prices and a short Hospital Births BUCHANAN Mr. and Mrs. Thomas David Buchanan of Route 1, Kinardr, announce the birth of an eight pound, seven ounce son, Ernest Eugene, on February 19 at New berry Memorial hospital. The mother is the former Miss Vivian Louise Melton. •’ boro; three sisters, Mrs. Marie Sheppard of Statesboro, Mrs. Dellia Padgett and Mrs. Irene Ox- ner, both of Newberry; two bro thers, Bob and Jonas of Savannah, Georgia. Mrs. McDonald Dies In Georgia Funeral services for Mrs. Mae- belle Smith McDonald were held Friday, Feb. 17 at Harvell Bap tist church near Statesboro, Ga. She was in ill health for several years. Survivors include her husband, Gary McDonald, one son, Ernest, a foster son, Paul, all of States- feed supply, they’re building up again. According to A. L. DuRant, Clemson’s extension livestock deader, last year’s record corn vield has given an abundance of feed. Better hog prices have also encouraged farmers. Our hog supply is not as vari able as it once was. According to Mr. DuRant, our highs and lows have leveled out during recent years, although we still have a smaller supply in the summer*. Last year farmers suffered one of ihe greatest losses from hog cholera in recent years. Vaccina** tion is a sure cure for cholera. In surance against loss from cholera was perhaps neglected last year because of low prices, but the cost of the vaccination would probably have been less than the value of the losses. Hurricane Gracie and excessive rains two years ago were the big reasons for the reduced feed sup ply last year. The corn of S. J. Summers, Cameron, was so badly damaged that he harvested only a email amount of his crop. Instead, he turned his hogs into the fields to let them salvage what they a practice farmers call “hogging-down.” OUR BEST WAY-0F-LIFE INSURANCE -■■j m The men of the Army and Air Na tional Guard work as citizens and train as military men to protect our way of life. More than 472,000 —- strong, they stand at our first line of defense. On a minute’s notice, runway alert units are activated... air defense units manning Nike- Ajax bases swing into action...27 combat divisions prepare for tnobi- lization. But ihefluard’s protection does notjsnd with its batUe func tion. In peabet£me,it!s just as ready to cope with disaster... and Just as admirably efficient. Today, the citi zen-soldiers of the National Guard are better trained than ever befora in the300-year history of the Guard. They are, in every sense, our Z7p- to-the-Minute Men, ever ready to serve, and to serve well. THE CITIZEN SOLDIERS OF THE ? NATIONAL GUARBk SERVE YOUR COUNTRY... IN YOUR COMLMUNrtY... IN THE NATIONAL GUARD : xJ ' - J ■ ■ * ■ Newberry Federal % LESS... Auditor’s 1961 Tax Assessment Notice Returns of personal property, real property, new build ings and real estate transfers, and poll tax are to be made at the County Auditor’s Office beginning: January 3rd., 1961 THROUGH February 28th., 1961 All able-bodied male citizens between the ages of twenty- one and sixty are liable to $1.00 poll tax. All returns are to be made by Tax Districts. Your failure to make return calls for penalty as prescribed by law. RALPH B. BLACK, Auditor Newberry County You’re lucky if you have a home loan from Newberry Federal. Why do we say this? Be cause your interest reduces with each pay ment you make, there is no penalty to pay the loan in advance, and you immediately get this interest reduction when the adcanve payment is made. We will pay your taxes, fire insurance, health and life insurance when they become Don’t accept any home loan plan until you ask about ours. m ■ T.Tm !&S9 in • * : ** • - / - - . . . . .ly........ AVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION A SAVINGS INSTITU N D E D 19 3 5 1223 COLLEGE STREET, NEWBERRY, S. Branch Office: Batesburg, S. C. Directors Rtf J. F. CLARKSON M. O. SUMMER G. K. DOMINICK J. K. WILLINGHAM E. B. PURCELL W. a HUFFMAN