Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 109, Number 3, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 12 June 1985 — Page 4

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Thanks for coverage

TO THE ADVANCE-NEWS Thank you for the excellent new* coverage you have provided for North Wood High School during the 19841965 school year. We are quite proud of our educational program and the many excellent accomplishments of our students. We certainly appreciate your accentuating the many positive things our students do throughout the school year. We are very grateful for the

Thank You!

TO TrfE ADVANCE-NEWS: We would like to thank the Nappanee EMTs, and the Nappanee Fire Department for your help in getting Jerald Freet free from his car after last week's accident. Thank you all for your prompt

ICJ explained

TO THE ADVANCE-NEWS: We have heard of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) infrequently in the news in the past, but we are likely to hear more about the ICJ with the case of Nicaragua vs. the United States pending. I would like to provide the following background for your readers. The ICJ is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. It was founded in IMS and was a continuation of the League of Nations Court. The function of the court is to decide cases submitted by nations (not individuals) and to give advisory opinions on legal questions at the request of intergovernmental bodies such as the United Nations General Assembly. It is misleading to refer to it as a “world court”; it is a tribunal which arbitrates and renders opinions. It has no inherent authority, but only the power that governments voluntarily give it. Fifteen judges who elected for nine-year terms comprise the ICJ. Each judge must be of high moral character and competent in international law. Five of the judges are from Security Council Member states. Nations place themselves

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positive support and cooperation provided North Wood High School by parents and the public. In addition to the news media, the kind assistance received from governmental agencies, business people, churches and civic organizations has been outstanding. Your cooperative spirit and dedicated efforts are appreciated. Sincerely, Phil Lehman, Principal

response on Thursday evening. Also, thanks to everyone who has called with their prayers and concern. All has been very much appreciated. The Freet Family

under the jurisdiction of the ICJ in two ways. Two countries can agree to submit a specific unresolved dispute to the court. Second, governments may accept the compulsory jurisdiction clause of the ICJ. In this procedure, they agree to abide by the court's findings in all disputes. Forty-seven nations of the 151 members of the United Nations have agreed to this, including the United States. The U.S. Congress has passed the Connally Resolution, which reserves the right of sovereignty as determined by the U.S. The USSR and its Eastern European allies have not joined the court. Court is held at the Peace Palace in The Hague in English and French for the public, with both parties present. The judges meet in closed sessions to prepare their decision. If a state has accepted the court’s jurisdiction, they must abide by the court’s decision. If it does not, the other state may take the matter to the Security Council. In principle, the Council should take action. In practice, it never does. Hie U.S. has been a party to 12 disputes in the court. Hie most well-known is the case against Iran in 1961, which was judged in favor of the U.S. In spite of the fact that Iran rejected the decision, there was a claim process in motion in which the Iranians participated in October, 1964. In the current case involving the U.S. and Nicaragua, the U.S. has denied the Court’s right of jurisdiction, but the court has decided it has jurisdiction by way of the Treaty of Friendship with Nicaragua in 1954. The U.S. claims that the court has been misused for political and propaganda reasons. According to the Window on the World, a U.N. publication, the court is no more tied to political and propaganda purposes now than in 1961, when the Iranians were taken to court by the U.S. The Nicaraguan case vs. the U.S. is the first time a small nation has challenged the interventionist policies of a superpower. It will be of interest to see whether the U.N. Security Council will attempt to censure the U.S., when the matter comes before it, as it inevitably will. Sincerely, Sally Brown 701 Northwood Circle Nappanee

Years ago... Stock running at large

100 YEARS AGO June 11,1885 There will be an ice cream festival at Best’s School House, Saturday evening, June 20. All are cordially invited to come. XXX The law prohibits stock running at large on the streets. Impound them and let the owners pay the cost. XXX Some of our people in different parts of town have been complaining of being annoyed by hogs and cattle that are allowed to run at large on the streets and commons. Shut them up: ’ * XXX | On Sunday morning the mercury stood at near 95 degrees, and on Monday morning it was down to 50. There is no telling what the weather will do yet. XXX Bring your family to see Uncle Tom's Cabin, at the open house this evening. 75 YEARS AGO June 8,1910 The first open air band concert was given last Wednesday night, to the enjoyment of a fair sized crowd, though not as large as the crowds that will gather later on, when the evenings become warmer. XXX Ray Walters, talented young musician, goes to Chicago to take a course in music and oratory. XXX 20 acres of land for sale within cor-

Mary Pickersgill A Lady To Remember On Flag Day, June 14

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The huge flag of stain and stripes which inspired Francis Scott Key to write our national anthem at Ft. McHenry in 1814 was made by a little-known Baltimore widow, Mary Pickersgill. She was 38 years of age at the time the Star Spangled Banner was completed. Living in -a small house, now known as the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House, Mary made the flag for the sum of 8405.90. The original flag, which measured 30 by 42 feet, is now on display in

porate limits of Nappanee, $2,000. XXX . Born to the wife of Ralph Kilian, Wednesday, June 1, a daughter. XXX Tigers win from Wayne Imperials. The locals played rings around the visitors. Nappanee, 29, Ft. Wayne, 4. 50 YEARS AGO June 13,1135 . Born in 1777, Old Glory will celebrate its 158th anniversary on June 14.,. i , f , XXX • p G. G. Eppley of Indianapolis, state director of emergency recreation, and a brother of Waldo Eppley, has been named a member erf the U.S. Baseball Committee, for the 1936 Olympic Games, to be held in Berlin, Germany. S XXX Douglas Price to receive degree of Doctor of Medicine, from Indiana University. XXX Mr. and Mrs. Ira Dunham celebrate 25th anniversary Sunday. 25 YEARS AGO Junes, 1960 Jim Stouder signs bonus contract with Phillies. XXX Boy Scout Troop Charter Ceremony, at park Monday. This is the fifth year the Nappanee Jaycees have sponsored Troop 33. XXX Lions build a picnic shelter at East

Smithsonian's Museum of American History. Made from 400 yards of wool bunting and the largest American flag of its time, this national symbol had 15 fivepointed stars and 15 instead of 13 stripes, each almost two feet wide. The flag was so big it was sewn bn the malt floor of Claggett's Brewery. On Friday, June 14, National Flag Day, all Americans will hsve another opportunity to pay tribute to the symbol of our anthem and the patriotic woman who was its creator.

Park. XXX Jaycees are again sponsoring the annual Soap Box Derby, and hope to have at least 15 races this year, Ray Schwartz, chairman, announces. 10 YEARS AGO June 12,1975 Mrs. Mary Rood, North Wood High School art instructor, retired this year. And, to show their appreciation to her, members of her art class presented her with a hanging garden. XXX In Northern Indiana, the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline dropped to 52.7 cents, from the 54-5 cents recorded two weeks ago. XXX Ruth George to display her paintings at the Wakarusa Public Library. XXX Three more awards were made last week, at North Wood, by the Music Department-Fred Baum, John Phillip Sousa Award; Jim Johnson, Director’s Award Varsity Band; Jeff Lentz, Outstanding Choir Member. XXX North Wood baseball team moved their NLC record to 1-0, Monday night, with extra inning victory over Warsaw Tigers, bya 4-3 score. SYEARSAGO June 11,1966 The City of Nappanee will open a senior citizen center, July 1, at the Masonic Temple, E. Market St. The center, which is being funded through the use of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds, has been the subject of much discussion by local senior citizens. XXX Mr. and Mrs. George Rose will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, Sunday, June 22, in the Athenian Room, 9th floor, Greencroft Center, Elkhart. The open house will be hosted by their children and grandchildren. XXX Pool addition at NoghWood High School began taking shape last week, as workers began laying the foundation for the facility. - XXX Terry Tucker of Nappanee competed in the tomahawk throwing competition, at Silver Dollar City, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. XXX Nappanee golf course opening delayed. Program controls mosquitoes The Elkhart County Vector Control Program began its ninth season of operation May 13. The main objective of the program is reducing the possible risk of encephalitis spread by mosquitoes. ' Six field technicians locate breeding sites and chemically control the sites which contain mosquito larvae. Presently, over 1,400 Sites are checked throughout the summer. Typical sites include dttches, standing water, manure pita, dree and water-holding containers. Citizens are encouraged to report any silo which might hold water for a week or two. In addition, dtteona should be reminded to dispeee of. water-holding containers whsnsvir possible. A small amount of water

News briefs... Flag Day andH "W«rld’s Larfsstßsjdfca si the Star-Spangled Banner”, la 4 preparation Nr National Flog Day. Friday. Jaw 14. Measuring IST by ST, neuriy four times tbs terbed’aftar^*Cumos*ltstar and 15 stripe banner which was . flown dver Ft. McHenry In 1614. Wethers at F.W. Haxel and Co. readied the flag for naveiUttg at - MVP Larry Mrd, of the Beotea Celtics—and Indiana State Universlty-was named last week as the aM* irajpaMe player la the National Basketball Association, for the second straight year. Bird averaged 26.7 points, IOJ rebounds, 6.6 assists and shot H. 2 from the free throw line. He totaled 761 points daring the regular season for the Celtics, which ended the season with a 63-9 record, going Into the playoffs. Big purchase General Motors Corp. announced last week that it was buying aerospace giant Hughes Aircraft Co.' from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute for more than 95 billion In cash and stock, one of the biggest non-oil business mergers In history. Cycle to reunion Dick and Betty Athey, Prairie Village, Kansas, set out May 31, on a 1,900-mile bicycle trip. The ; Presbyterian minister and his wife, both 57, planned to reach DePauw University, Greencastie, in time for their 35th class reunion Saturday. Eight enough Regina Dorchy, now convinved that children come In -pairs, has declared that eight Is enough. The 30-year-old Lakewood, New Jersey woman gave birth to her fourth set of twins last week. She has five daughters and three sons. Foxy thief

A quick red fox with a taste for golf balls has become a new hazard on the Longview, Maryland golf course. Complainta about the fox’s theft of golf balls are coming In every day. Officials estimate that the four-legged thief must have 306-406 golf balls stashed away. Victims have been given the right to drop another ball and play without penalty. Keach free Actor Stacy Keach, 44, freed after six months In a British prison for cocaine smuggling, returned to the United States Friday, and pledged to campaign cross-country against drug abuse.

* 30,000 to students In Cerritos, California, Monte Duckworth, Si~ a lifelong bachelor who put “KIDS” on his personalized license plates, loved his fifth-grade students he taught as if they were “his family”. When he died last month, he left 936,666 to his class and to a youth track meet. Spelling Bee Balu Natairajan, an eighthgrader from Bolingbrook, Illinois, won the National Spelling Bee, held in Washington last week. The 13-year-old son of Indian Immigrants, defeated 167 other contestants. He correctly spelled the word “milieu” to earn the championship and $1,666. Title to Lakers Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers collected the NBA title with a 111-166 victory over the Boston Celtics. The Lakers earned the title (their third in six years) four games to' two. . Kareem Abdul-Jabbar starred for L.A., totaling 29 points, while Kevin McHale had $2 for Boston (Indiana’s Larry Bird finished with IS). "Fan Fair" begins . Thousands of country music fans began arriving in Nashville, Tennessee, during the weekend, far the 14th annual “Fan Fair”, 36 hours of concerts over five; days, beginning Monday. The coot of $66 per person entitles; fans to scheduled appearances by Janie Frlcke, Charley Pride, Lee Greenwood, Marie Osmond, the Judds, and others. Three survive Bonnie Marie Frusta cl, the weakest of the four surviving Frustaei septuple!*, died Sunday,; in her parents’ arms, after a 19-; day struggle with a lung ailment. She died at Children’s Hospital. Orange County, California. Ike three surviving septuplets,* Patridu Ana, Stephen Earl and Richard Charles, were in critical but stable .condition.