In All Fifty States

Organized in 1933, the Council originated in the Southern states. However, the work SSIC is doing is in the interest of businessmen in all 50 states. As a consequence, SSIC has members throughout the country.

The Southern States Industrial Council is nonpartisan. It deals only with principles, not political parties. It is a nonprofit business association in which dues are tax deductible as a business expense.

Members of SSIC come from all professions and all kinds of business and industry. Included in the SSIC membership are firms which together employ more than 3,000,000 people.

What the Council Does

The Southern States Industrial Council wages an agressive campaign for responsible government, a sound economy, and national security. Specific ways in which this work is carried on include the following:

Legislation-The SSIC maintains offices in Washington with its Washington Representative, Harmon L. Elder, in charge. Mr. Elder keeps a close watch on Congressional activities and appears at Congressional Committee hearings. He works closely with leaders of the conservative coalition in Congress and with Washington representatives of other organizations with views similar to those of the Council.

Newspaper Column-The SSIC issues a weekly newspaper column, "Sensing the News," written by the Council's Executive Vice President, Anthony Harrigan. It is published in daily and weekly newspapers throughout the nation. It is distributed to each member of Congress and to thought leaders throughout the country.

Radio Programs-An estimated 12,000,000 radio listeners are given the conservative viewpoint on current issues through the SSIC "Sensing the News" weekly radio programs on approximately 100 stations across the nation.

Editorial Awards-The SSIC offers annual cash awards to the editorial writers of daily and weekly newspapers whose editorials best interpret the spirit and goals of the free enterprise system and achievements of this system.

Semi-Monthly BULLETIN-The SSIC's official publication, the BULLETIN, is widely circulated among influential organizations and individuals, including members of Congress.

Educational Materials-More than 1,250,000 SSIC pamphlets and other pieces of literature are distributed annually. Examples of pamphlets currently in use are "Naderism", "Unions Are Obsolete", etc.