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Adam was the first elec tronics engineer. He furnish ed spare parts for the first loud speaker. WillV The economic problems of a household are a cinch compar ed to the psychological prob lems. VOLUME 27—NUMBER 43. NEWBERRY, S. C. 29108 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1964 ♦ $2.00 Per Year By-The-Way By DORIS A. SANDERS MEDICARE Most of the information contain ed in this column is taken from the statement before the Comm ittee on Ways and Means in tne House of Representatives, by the American Medical Association. The statement was delivered by Dr. Edward R. Annis, hard-work ing president of the AMA, and Dr. Norman A. Welch, M.D., president elect, who will become president in June of this year. Dr. Annis has all but deserted his surgical prac tice in Miami, his wife and eight children to crusade against Medi care because he sincerely believes, as do millions of others, that it would destroy the medical practice as it is known in this country. Proponents of Medicare try to claim, without foundation, that doctors of the country—and espec ially members of the American Medical Association—are somehow opposing Medicare because it will be to their own advantage to do so. The real reason they oppose A is because they know it will destroy the doctor-patient relationship which now exists. Members of the American Med ical Association are, for the great est part, simply doctors like those you know and trust to take care of you. They do not have any rea son for opposing “Medicare” ex cept that they know it will be bad for the future of the medical pro fession—which in turn, will be bad for the entire population of the country. As this statement says, “The medical profession will itself nevei deprive the people of high-quality medical care and the fruits of pro gress of medical science. That will come as government interferes with freedom in health care.” Proponents of Medicare leave the impression that the entire pop ulation of the country over age 65 is hopelessly ill, hopelessly poverty stricken. But the President’s Coun cil on the Aging points out that over 200,000 persons over age 65 had incomes of $20,000 or more and over 50,000 had incomes of $50,000 or more in 1961. It is easy to assume from this that tens of thousands had incomes of $10,000 to $20,000. And if Medicare goes through, you, on your 4, 5, 6 or 7 thousand dollar income, will be paying for medical care for those hundreds of thousands whose in come now far exceeds yours. One member of Congress esti mates that it will take 35 billion dollars to take care of those who would immediately be covered by Medicare, but who will contribute little or nothing for such benefits. While it is admitted that for some over 65, incomes are lower, it is also pointed out that many of the aged have retired and thus escape transportation, lunches, clo thing and other expenses neces sary to employment. Most of them no longer have children to educate. * Housing costs are substantially less. Federal income tax laws, as well as those in a number of states, including South Carolina, favor the aged, allowing double personal exemptions, credits for retirement income etc. It is pos sible for a couple, both over 65, to have an income of $6000 without paying any federal income tax, whereas a younger couple would normally pay about $860 on that income. As to the contention that all the population over 65 are sickly, sta tistics of the U. S. National Health survey show that only 3.8 per cent ot those over 65 are confined to their home; only 11.7 per cent are unable to carry on major activity, and 84.5 per cent either have no chronic condition or no serious limitation of major activity. The AMA says: “We are not suggesting for a moment that none of the aged has any serious financial worries. The fact that more than two million of the aged are on Old Age Assistance rolls and more than 100,00 a month are receiving medical assistance thru the Kerr-Mills (MAA) program is proof enough that a significant number of the population 65 and over do need financial help from some source. Nevertheless, the da ta currently available strongly contradict the thesis expounded by most King-Anderson (Medicare) protagonists that the vast major ity of the aged exist in economic misery without hope of improve ment.” The AMA believes “it is fallac ious to seek to determine eligibil ity for medical aid on the basis of age rather than on a basis of need. Young people, as well as old, are subject to accident or illness. Help lessness to cope with personal dis aster because of a lack of resour ces is no respecter of birthdays. “Contrary to the. propaganda that the AMA isn’t interested in help ing the needy, this statement by the AMA clearly show., that it is interested in helping the needy of all ages—but is not in favor of ! giving free medical care to those j with high incomes who can afford | to pay their own way. For those who might think they are going to get all medical costs free under this bill, the following facts will be interesting: First, when a person reaches 65 he must choose one of three pro grams under which he will receive benefits. The first limits pay for hospitalization to 90 days and the patient would have to pay $10 a day for the first 9 days; the sec ond limits hospitalization to 180 days, the patient paying (cur rently) about $92.50 each time he enters the hospital. The third plan offers 45 days of hospitalization and the patient pays nothing. But —one of the three plans must be chosen at age 65, without know ledge of what future years might bring and there could be no change. If a person selected the plan with no payment because it looked best, he couldn’t change his mind later if major illness forced him to stay in the hospital 180 days; or if he chose the 180 day plan and never had to remain longer than a few days at a time in the hospital, he would be re quired to pay $92.50 each time. Even more dangerous than the harm done to patient-physician relationship and to the medical profession as a whole will be the damage done the poor taxpayer, most of whom, it seems, have not yet learned that you don’t get something for nothing. To see how much of your pay- check Uncle Sam eventually in tends to get, please bear with a few figures: Initially, the financing of Medi care is supposed to call for a 1-2 of one per cent increase in payroll taxes in 1965 for both employee and employer (3-8 of 1 per cent for self employed) with the base raised from $4800 to $5200. This may sound like a small amount, but actually it would be a 16 per cent increase in the amount of tax for everyone who makes $100 a week or more, and his employer. The $5200 a year clerk would pay as much as the $50,000 corpora tion executive, and the executive would receive the same benefits. With the medical care tax added to the automatic social security tax increase which became ef fective January 1, 1963, employ ees making $5200 per year, and their employers would be paying 40 per cent more payroll tax than they were in 1961. With further automatic increases already in the law, without Medicare, they will be paying 76 per cenc more by 1968. In dollars, enactment of the pro posal would mean an immediate difference in take-home pay be tween $174, currently being de ducted and 201.50 for everyone making $5200 a year or more. * Each employer would have to match this amount, making the total tax $403 per individual work er, compared with the present to tal of $348. A fact which should be of in timate concern to every American wage-earner is the approach of the day when the average worker will pay more taxes to social security to support federal welfare pro grams than he will to the Bureau of Internal Revenue to support all the rest of the government activ ities, including the defense es tablishment. Assistant Health, Education and Welfare Secretary Wilbur Cohen has advocated an eventual social security tax of 20 per cent and a virtual doubling of the present base. When asked by a Senate t Finance Committee member if he i Council Rejects Efforts To Oust City Recorder; Closes Taxi-stand The Congregation of St. Luke’s 1 resents a minimum of one year’s Episcopal church observed Boy | outstanding service to the church, Scout Sunday this past Sunday i a demanding role of life for the by presenting the coveted God & Country Award to Scout Peter Brown. Those taking part in the presentation were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown (Peter’s parents), Scoutmaster Wright Cannon, and the Rev Robert E. Long. Mrs. Brown made the actual presenta tion. Mr. Long indicated that the honor that goes with this high a- ward comparing it to the Eagle Award in the level of accomplish ment. He congratulated Scout Brown, but he also congratulated the parents and the scoutmaster for their part in bringing this young man to this point of accom plishment. The God & Country Award rep- I photo.) same period, a role of leadership in the fellowship of the church, and an outstanding knowledge of the Bible and of the faith, wor ship and history of the church. In addition to the God & Coun try Award at their 11:00 A. M. service this past Sunday, Saint Luke’s observed Boy Scout Sun day by having Scouts dressed in uniforms serve as the flag bear ers in the procession. The observ ance was a timely reminder that a Scout is reverent. Mrs. Brown is shown above pin ning the Award on her son’s uni- j form, as Rev. Long looks on. (Sun- Queen Of Hearts Lovely Mias Joyce Eargle was crowned Newberry’s Valentine Queen in a contest sponsored by the Civic League, held Satur day night at the High School auditorium. First runner-up was Miss Susan Frazier, daughter of Mr., and Mre. John R. Frazier of Newberry, and taking second runner-up honors was Miss Gayle Wesson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Wesson. Miss Eargle is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Eargle of the city. The many lovely young ladies Fuller Submits Annual Report The following summary of the 1963 annual recreation report was submitted to City Council by Paul K. Fuller, city recreation director: During 1963, the Recreation De partment spent a total of $30,026- 73. Recreation Department I spent $23,586.80 (white) and Recreation II spent $6,439.93 (colored). Add ed to this amount was capital out lay of $12,328.93 of which Recrea tion I spent $7,850.50 and Recrea tion II $4,478.43. This is a grand total of $38,664.96. With this budget, the Recrea tion Department operates, main tains, supervises and conducts a well balanced year around pro gram. This program includes all citizens, male and female, young and old. This year round program consists of some 97 activities. For the year 1963, these activities sup ported a combined total of 160,207 participants. (103,553 white pro grams and 66,654 in the colored.) To accomplish this participation, it took 20,588 man hours of paid labor and 4,474 hours of volunteer assistance. The program costs the city an hourly wage of $1.13 and the volunteer assistance saved the city, at the same hourly rate, $6,- 156.62. | By a 4-3 vote. City Council at its regular meeting Tuesday night chose to retain as City Recorder, James E. Wiseman, Sr., who has held the position for a number of years. The tie vote was broken by the mayor. The move to oust Mr. Wiseman began with a motion by Council man C. A. Shealy Jr., seconded by Councilman E. F. McCutcheon. Both claimed this was not intend ed as a reflection on Mr. Wise man, but they believed the posi- i tion should be held by an attorney. Councilman Longshore voted with the two to remove Mr. Wiseman from office. In favor of retaining Mr. Wiseman were Councilmen Dufford, Senn and Taylor, and Mayor Layton. The city employs a city attorney, who is available to give advice to the city recorder should legal advice become nec essary. Council voted to take over a small area near the city offices which has ben used as a taxi stand for several years, and to de molish a small building on the lot which has been used by taxi driv ers but owned by the city. The ac tion came after a dispute arose among several taxi drivers as to operation of the stand. The taxi operators were given 60 days to find a new off-street base of op erations. Council learned that wheels are beginning to turn on a project which will improve and extend wa ter and sewer services throughout the city. City Manager Ken Riebe notified council that bids will be opened on February 25 for the in stallation and improvement of sewer lines and for a water treat ment plant which will serve areas annexed to the city, as well as im- This was the scene in pre-dawn hours of last Friday morning, as sleepy parents watched members of the Newberry High School Band board two chartered buses for their trip to the Mardi Gras in New Orleans. The buses left about 4:30 A.M. and were to arrive back in Newberry this Thursday morning. (Pre-dawn photo by a sleepy Sunphotographer.) Newberry Solons Seek Watershed Mrs. Wilson Dies At Rest Home COLUMBIA.—A bill ing the creation of watershed con servation districts in Newberry County was submitted to the House Tuesday by the Newberry County delegation. The bill outlines steps necessary for establishment of such districts and the powers and duties of di rectors who administer them. The districts would have the authority to levy taxes for the proving service to those already on | organization and! administration -lL _ 1 " — - the city lines At the recommendation of the Newberry Safety Committee, of which Ralph Watkins is chairman, council appointed Manager Riebe to serve as city traffic engineer. Council also appointed a zoning adjustment board consisting of Bill Thomson, Gene Griffith, N. K. Williamson, 'Bill Tedford and Chester Hawkins. Mr. Riebe asked council’s per mission to use $7334 remaining from general obligation bonds sold 12 years ago, for road improve ments on streets in the city not under the Highway department, but leading to state controlled streets. Council okayed this proj ect. It is hoped to have this work done while paving contractors are in the city on state highway jobs, thus cutting the cost of work to be done. A petition was read from several citizens of Osborne street asking that that street be paved 1 . Mr. Riebe explained that this had not been don ebecause of the necessity for securing right of way across From these facts and figures, it who participated in the contest is evident ^ takes money, a will be honored with a Ball by the Civic League at a date to be anounced later. Dawkins Home On Furlough B The Rev. and Mrs. Charles u felt that much of a man’s earnings Dawkins and children, David, Deb „i u t-- j- . . . ‘ ra and Donna, Lutheran mission- should be devoted to one single program of Social Security as it available to help finance all other government activities, Mr. Cohen declared he did. This is an ominous insight into things to come. If you think your Social Security taxes are already high, pause to consider the fact that increases already in the law for 1966 and 1968 would be based on $5200 in stead of the present base of $4800. Five years from now, even if ( Congress does not make a single | change in the present law, the American people will be paying more than twice as much in social security taxes as they paid last year. The Social Security program as it now operates has paid out more than it has taken in in the past four out of five years. To believe it could continue to operate in the (Continued on page 4) aries from Kumamoto, Japan, ar rived at the Columbia airport Fri day after a four and one-half year term in Japan. On hand to greet them were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dawkins of Newberry, parents of Rev. Dawk ins; his sister, Mrs. Ralph Ept- ing, Mr. Epting and Scott; Mr. and Mrs. James Hill, sister of Mrs. Dawkins and children, Bar bara and Jimmie of Spartanburg ( and Mr. and Mrs. John Frierson of ; Kingstree. The Dawkins are visiting Mr. ! Dawkins’ mother, Mrs. John S. ; Frierson and other relatives in Greeleyville for several days. They will visit his parents this weekend, along with Mr. and Mrs. James R. Dawkins, Jr. and children of Win ston Salem, N. C., the Ralph Ept- ings of Prosperity and Kerry Ept ing of Berry College, Rome, Ga. lot of hard work and cooperation from a lot of different resources to provide such a program. This cooperation must start with the mayor, city council and city mana ger. It requires the assistance of other departments in the city gov ernment. Most of all, it requires the participation and support of all citizens. I am able to say, with out reservations, that this coop eration and support has been truly outstanding in all areas. I would like to thank all the citizens of Newberry and pledge to city coun cil, on behalf of Hie department’s staff, all our talents and energies in striving to give you an ever better recreation program. the railroad- tracks. Steps are be mg taken to obtain the right of jncludi CO ndemnati way, he said. Mr. Shealy request-' ed that Clarkson Avenue and Amelia Streets be included among streets to be taken over by the Highway department. Another petition was read from citizens who are property owners on Clary Drive, requesting the name of the street be changed to Pool Drive. The city manager was requested to investigate this fur ther, particularly the reason for wanting the name changed, and report back to council. Permission was given to the city manager to advertise for a po lice patrol car, funds for which are already in the budget. Council held two open sessions Tuesday night, with an executive session sandwiched in between. of the program Watersheds under the bill may not include property within the boundaries of an incorporated municipality or within another district. An area embraced in a water shed district must be contiguous and lie within a well-defined wa tershed, the bill states. Lsndowners within a proposed watershed area may petition the soil conservation district to or ganize a conservation district. A public hearing would be re quired before the soil conservation district supervisors could approve or deny a watershed petition. A referendum would be con ducted to help the supervisors de termine the feasibility of a water shed. A majority of votes cast would have to favor it before a district could be established. The district would be adminis- r tered by five directors named to four-year terms by the landown ers within the district. The district would be empowered to acquire land in various ways on proceed ings. It could construct, reconstruct, repair, enlarge, improve, operate and maintain improvements neces sary or convenient. It could also borrow money, exe- J cute notes, sell bonds and levy taxes on real property within the district. Mrs. Clara L. Wilson, widow of authoriz- the late L. A. Wilson, died Sunday 1 -' J at the Forest Hills Nursing Home in Columbia, after an extended ill ness. She was 85 years old. She was a native of Newberry county, daughter of the late An drew J. and Alice Regina Livings ton. She was a member of the Lutheran church of The Redeemer. Surviving are one son, Leland E. Wilson of Newberry; two grandsons, Leland A. of Erwin, Tenn., and Randolph L. of New berry; one great-granddaughter, Deborah Anne of JErwin, Tenn. Also surviving are the following brothers and sisters, Jeff O. S., and Arthur J., of Prosperity, Mrs. Nellie Livingston of Newberry, Mrs. M. L. Kibler of Aiken, and Mrs. J. A. Kinard Sr., of Pros perity. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at McSwain Funeral home by Rev. Henry A. McCullough. Burial was in Rose- mont cemetery. Pallbearers were P. N. Abrams Earl McCullough, Albert Jones, James P. Hickson, E. Kirby Lomi- nack, Joe Boland. Honorary escort was composed of Dave L. Hayes, L. L. Halti- wanger, J. R. Price, E. A. Thom as son, James Dominick, Ellis Kun- kle, Edgar Dominick, Thos. P. Mc- Cartha, M. A. Jones, Hubert Setz- ler, J. W. Earhardt, Judge Steve C. Griffith, Thos. H. Pope, T. C. McDowell, James Hutchinson and George Huggin. Mrs. Duckett, 89 Rites Tuesday Church Workers Courses Set Week’s Prayer Dear God, Thou dost see me as I am. Forbid that I should try to hide my sin and wrong from Thee! Rather, O Father, enable me to confess my sin and face up to my shortcomings knowing that Thou art able and willing to forgive me. Speak to me and use me this day to bring about Thy kingdom. Through Jesus Christ Thy Son I pray. Amen. Day Of Prayer Set Friday —February 14, as the children ex change valentines in tokens of sin cere friendship, the women of Newberry will unite with the hun dreds of thousands throughout the world in prayerful kinship in ob servance of the 78th World Day of Prayer. All persons interested in join ing this worldwide prayer fellow ship are invited to assemble with the women of the Baptist, Luther an, Methodist, A.R.P., Presbyter ian and Episcopal churches at St. Luke’s Episcopal church on Fri day, February 14 at 4 p.m. The Newberry Area Christian Workers School will be held at O’Neal Street Methodist church on February 23-27 from 7-9 daily. Each evening’s schedule will con sist of two 50 minute periods with 20 minute intermission. The courses to be offered, and instructors, are: Introducing Christian studies for Methodist Children (Class I), Eugene Bedenbaugh, director of Christian Education, Main Street Methodist church. Greenwood. Introducing Christian studies for Methodist Children (Class II), Miss Kate Trivett, director of Christian Education, Washington street Methodist church, Colum bia. The Life and Mission of the church, Rev. David Reese, Colum bia. Understanding Ourselves, Rev. Fred Reese. The Acts of the Apostles, Rev. W. M. Wilson, Wofford College, Spartanburg. Mrs. Mary Lilia ’Bishop Duckett | of 935 Fair street, died Monday at a local hospital after several years declining health. She was 89 years of age. Rom and reared in this county, daughter of the late Jame~ Allen and Nancy Bone Bishop, she spent most of her life here and formerly was employed by the O. O. Cope land Store and Glove Clothing Store until her retirement many years ago. She was a member of Central Methodist church. Her husband, William Duckett, died many years ago. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Lula Mae Bedenbaugh of New berry and Mrs. J. F. Riser, of Sanford, Florida. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at Central Methodist by Rev. Thurmond H. Vickery. Burial was in Rosemont cemetery. Pallbearers were William Parks Farrow Jr., Cecil Kinard, Hoyt Turner, Hugh Shannon, Earl Mc Cullough, Oliver Hawkins, W. E. Dominick and Jeff Hiers. Honorary escort was the official Board of Central Church. Election Year Rumors Begin To Fill The Air As Democratic and Republican leaders announce precinct meet ings and county conventions, to be held February 22 and March 2nd respectively, rumors and definite announcement of politicians’ in tentions begm to fill the air. It has been rumored for some time that Ben F. Dawkins, who has served as Newberry’s Magis trate for a number of years, will not offer for re-election. This has been confirmed by Mr. Dawkins who states, however, that he will offer for election to the office of Commisioner District No. 1. This Commissioner post is now being held by Carman Bouknight, who has stated that he will seek the post of Supervisor, currently held by H. B. Hendrix. Mr. Hen drix has announced his intention to run for re-election and a third hat ha. been thrown into the ring —that of S. W. Shealy, Sr., who served a number of years as Sup ervisor before being defeated by Mr. Hendrix four years ago. All county offices are open this year with the exception of Pro bate Judge, who is elected in an “off-year.” Probate Judge Frank Ward’s term still has two years to run. ' Most current office holders are expected to seek re-election. These include all magistrates, two com missioners, sheriff, auditor, treas urer, clerk of court and coroner; also representative and senator. There have been a number of rumors that Rep. D. P. Folk and Senator J. F. Hawkins will have opposition, but no announcement has been made thus far. BIRTHDAY BOUNDARY PTA MEETS TONIGHT * The Boundary Street P.T.A. will meet tonight (Thursday) at 8 o’clock in the cafetorium. The pro gram will be on Founders Day, with guest speaker Prof. T. E. Epting. The executive committee is ask ed to meet at 7:30 prior to the regular meeting. Feb. 16: James L. Lipscomb, Mrs. Cecil E. Kinard, Bessie Kelly, Bob Brooks, Reginald Bouknight, Joan F. Phibbs, Lillie Mae Kinard. Feb. 17: Mrs. Walter Lovett, Mrs. Marvin O. Summer, Mrs. J. N. Ruff, Mildred Senn, Mrs. Clarence Waldrop, Ralph Wick er, Dawn Frick,, Mrs. Henry Nichols, Miss Ruby Dominick, Mrs. R. L. Longshore, Larry Monts, Mrs. A. L. Goff, Mrs. Jesse W. Senn, Police Eugene Shealy. Feb. 18: Miss Leona Shealy, P. G. Blount, Bobby Timmer man, Lorecte Fulmer, Bettie Mima, Howard B. Kirkegard, Mrs. J. W. Mims, Ray Holliday. Feb. 19: Jim Feagle, W. R. Feagle, Mrs. Emma Longshore, Charles Kinard, Mrs. Eva Mc- Kisskk, Mrs. S. E. Longshore, James D. Crooks, Marcia Mon roe, Kenneth Tompkins, Mrs. Harry Dukes, Randy C. Crew.s Feb. 20: T. Clyde Tindall, Mrs. C. F. Thompson, Henry E. Mills, Larry Summer. Feb. 21: Mrs. Ruth Davis, Wilson Leitzsey, Ralph Sum mer, Jesse Outz. Feb. 22: Mrs. C. A. Calcote, Mary Ruth Walton, Susanne McElveea, Mrs. J. V. Lomax, Cathy Bennett.