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Rollback Of Oil Prices Needed To Stop Inflation

I m not out for blood, but I don t think the men who followed orders should be imprisoned while ‘Big Daddv’ is out free," said Senator Birch Bayh when asked if he thought Nixon should be prosecuted for his part in the Watergate cover-up. “I don't think we should continue impeachment. It’s in the hands of the judiciary branch now .” Bayh was in Greencastle Saturday evening for a Democratic fundraiser at the Putnam County Fairgrounds. Also in attendance were other Democratic candidates including Tom Buis, candidate for state representative: Elden Tipton, candidate for U.S. Congress; and others. Bayh said he looks forward to working with President Ford in a new and refreshing spirit of cooperation and give and take. “Both Democrats and Republicans have been saddened by the recent resignation of the first President in our history.” Bayh said. “We all wish the events that surrounded Mr. Nixon's misfortune had never taken place. Now we must put

Watergate behind us and get on with the important problems that face us.” The most important problem. Bayh said, was inflation and he said a rollback in petroleum prices, lower interest rates, cutting the fat out of the federal budget, more public service jobs, tax reform and a closer monitoring of exports in short supply should be tools used in the fight against rising prices and high unemployment. Bayh described the calm change in the leadership of our nation as another example of the resiliency of the country and its institutions. “The strength of our political system and our people was amply shown through a minimum of turmoil and a maximum of public confidence, as President Ford took office." Bayh said. “While the framers of the Constitution did not envision the resignation of a President. 1 am proud of the 25th Amendment which contributed to this peaceful change.” Bayh said. As chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Con-

stitutional Amendments, Bayh was the author of the 25th Amendment on Presidential succession. “President Ford has told the Congress and the people that we have a lot to do and 1 agree,” Bayh said. “We have a lot to do, especially in the area of the economy.” Bayh listed several other economic problems which he said “threaten the livelihood of Floosier wage earners and require the immediate attention of the President.” In addition to the worst rate of inflation in 25 years. Bayh said the nation faces the highest interest rates in 25 years since the Civil War, almost 5 million Americans out of work, a declining gross national product and the continued shrinking of consumers’ purchasing power. Bayh agreed with President Ford's call for cutting the federal budget and announced that he has recently proposed cuts in the federal welfare budget and for bureaucratic expenses which will provide a saving of SI.2 billion during the current fiscal year. Ba>h's

amendments to appropriation bills last year resulted in similar cuts in the amount of SI.2 billion. Bayh pointed out that a cut of $5 billion in federal spending has been discussed, while the Senator has supported a Senate measure, approved earlier this year, which would slash S9.5 billion from the budget. “I believe we can tighten our belts and reduce spending by S9.5 billion by cutting out the fat as I have done in the past and proposed this year without cutting back on real needs of health and education programs whose long term benefits are far greater than their short term costs." he said. He said a rollback in petroleum prices was also needed, since increased gas and oil prices were responsible for a large part of the current inflation. Bayh supported a measure to rollback such prices earlier this year, but that measure was vetoed. Bayh pledged continued efforts to pass such legislation. The Senator added that multinational oil companies

paid an average of only 6 percent in federal taxes last year and some oil companies registered a 100 percent increase in profits for the second quarter of this year. “Americans should not have to pay record prices that become record profits for the oil companies," he added. Bayh also advocated more public service jobs for those / Hposiers and other Americans who want to work but cannot find jobs. “Indiana and Indianapolis could use more public sponsored jobs, because both the state and the city have rates of unemployment well above the national average,” Bayh said. He further said that tax reform must be one of the tools used to combat high budget deficits and to insure that the rich and big business pa\ their fair share of federal taxes. In addition. Bayh called for the Administration to monitor exports more closely. “Goods in short supply here at home, which are allowed to be sold on foreign

markets, only help contribute to continued inflation for all Americans.” Enroute to a meeting with a small group of Putnam County residents, who are very much interested in the Big Walnut Reservoir project, which immediately followed his speech at the Putnam County Democratic steak fry. Bayh was asked what he thought of Mayor Richard Lugar’s recent proposal that oil companies be prohibited from owning pipelines and gasoline service stations. “I think we need some immediate relief for consumers. 1 favor a rollback in prices of crude oil and I think these prices should be closely watched for control. 1 don't favor prohibiting oil companies from owning pipelines. however. We can't have other companies who really know nothing about oil needs or processes trying to run these things.” < Asked if he thought wage and price controls should be reinstituted. Bayh had this to say. “I don’t really think this

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is the answer. It could be a solution if there were a catchup phase for workers to recede higher wages while prices were kept down. When there has been a wage increase in the past, it was a \ery small percentage in com-

parison to the increase in prices and profits. 1 his has left the working people tar behind in this whole inflation process." Bayh restated his opinion that he believes cross-district Please turn to page 2, col. 7

Hoskins, Ames At National Meet

Curtis Hoskins, Reelsville and Kerry Ames. Fillmore, attended a national meeting of agricultural and cooperative leaders at Kansas State University, Manhattan, Jans., August 6-9. They joined 700 other Youth Scholars at this National Institute on Cooperative Education jointly sponsored by the University; American Institute of Cooperation, Washington. D.C.: and cooperative organization in the area. These young people from all across the nation explored career opportunities

and learned more about the American business enterprise system. Mostly sponsored by local and regional cooperatives in their home areas, they also participated with 200 Young Farmer Couples and about 1.000 adult agricultural and cooperative leaders in a number of general sessions. They heard nationally known speakers discuss current opportunities and challenges confronting agriculture and farmerowned cooperatives. The programs specifically for the Youth Scholar

related to the general theme of the Institute—Cooperatives in Transition. These included rap sessions with trustees of the American Institute of Cooperation who were representatives from leading cooperatives across the countn and educators. Other sessions covered discussions on grain marketing and people involvement in organizations and a visual tour of cooperatives in the Midwest. Youth Scholars also staged a variety show one night after being chosen after

a series of talent auditions during the meeting. Hoskins is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hoskins, Route 1. Reelsville and Ames is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ames, Route I. Fillmore. The sponsoring cooperatives for both young men to the Summer Institute were Putnam County Farm Bureau Co-op Association. Greencastle; Clay County Telephone Company, Cloverdale; Production Credit Association. Greencastle: and Federal Land Bank Association. Greencastle.

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Another County Youth Listed In “Who’s Who”

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DaGd A. Deacon, son of Mr. and Mrs. August L. Deacon of 804 Cameron Drive, Greencastle. was recently notified that he is to be fea-

tured in the Eighth Annua! Edition of “Who’s Who Among American High School Students. 1973-74." the largest student award

Deer Hunt Announced For Crane

A special deer hunt will be the Indiana Department of

conducted at the Crane Naval Ammunition Depot this tall, according to a recent joint announcement by Joseph D. Cloud. Director of

Natural Resources, and Captain Richard L. McArthy, commanding officer at Crane. Archery hunts will take

place on five Saturdays: October 19. October 26. November 2. November 9 and November 16. Three hundred persons will be allowed to hunt on each Saturday for a

total of 1.500 hunters. Two days of gun hunting will be permitted, with 425 hunters on each day. The open gun days are November 23 and November 30. both

Saturdays. Up to 100 muzzleloading rifle hunters will be selected. The hunting intensity was agreed upon jointly by officials of Crane NAD and the Department's Division of Fish and W ildlife. A hanest of approximately 645 deer is expected. It is reasoned that this degree of harvest will permit the Crane herd to increase slightly but not to the point where environmental damage will occur. Hunters for both the archery and gun season will be determined by a computer drawing. The application for the special permits is a part of the deer license which are now being distributed to license agents throughout the state. This form must be completed and returned to 607

State Office Building. Indianapolis. no later than September 6. Successful applicants will be notified by mail prior to the hunts. One major change in the regulations involves a new requirement that hunters using muzzle-loading rifles must have a Muzzle-loading Rifle License and Shotgunners must have a Shotgun Deer License. On special military hunts, a hunter may apply for only one archery hunt and one gun hunt - either shotgun or muzzle-loading rifle hunt. Applicants max apply individually or with one other hunter, in which case each must submit an application card with his buddy's deer license number recorded in the Please turn to page 2, col. 4

publication in the nation. Deacon, a 1974 graduate of Greencastle High School, was active in Science Club, Latin Club. Chess Club, and Thespians. He was manager of the basketball and baseball teams and was an Optimist Student of the Week. He also was a member of the National Honor Society and has been Boys’ State Please turn to page 2, col. 4

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One Citation In City Sunday

One traffic violation citation was issued by the Greencastle Police Sunday. Kim J. McGaughey, 19.

316 Gillespie, was stopped on Wood Street at 11:15 a.m. and ticketed lor failure to have his vehicle inspected.

Legislation For Aging Americans

Governor Otis Bowen, right, receives an update briefing on activities of the “Hoosier Beef Days” promotion currently underway throughout the state from (l-r) Paul Thurston. Alexandria, president, of the Indiana Beef Cattle Association; Harry Gamage, Indianapolis, director of industry affairs, Elanco Products Company; and Rodger Wasson, Indianapolis, executive vice president of the Indiana Beef Cattle Association. In making their report to the Governor, who had earlier proclaimed the month of X-X-X-XvX-XvXvaXvXv^^

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August as “Hoosier Beef Days Month," the beef industry officials indicated that the cooperative effort to promote beef on behalf of all segments of the industry to Indiana consumers has already had an impact. The long-range goal of the promotion is to strengthen the beef industry in order to assure plenty of beef at reasonable prices for consumers in the future, and at a profit to those who grow and market beef. Special Pool Hours For August

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Plans have been announced to permit students to continue swimming in the city pool at Robe Ann Park a while longer this year. If weather permits the city swimming pool will be open from 4:307:30 p.m. during school days

beginning August 22. The pool will close for football games and will have regular hours on weekends and on Labor Day. The park pool will close for the season on Labor Day, Sept. 2.

Seventh District Congressman John Myers announced today he has introduced legislation to create a permanent Select Committee on Aging to the House of Representatives. Rep. Myers said his proposal was made necessary when the Democrat leadership in the House tabled proposals for reorganization of the committee structure. “The apparent death of the Bolling Committee Report makes it imperative that we move to create a committee that will work on the problems of the aging,” Rep. Myers said. “At present, it is difficult to focus intelligently and effectively on the needs of the 21 million aged Americans because of an overlapping in committee jurisdiction. “There is no single com-

mittee in the House which takes an overall look at the combination of income, housing, transportation, health and pension problems of people over 65. Instead, there are many committees which deal with different aspects of aging in an uncoordinated and ineffective fashion,” he said. Rep. Myers’ resolution would create a permanent Select Committee to provide Please turn to page 2, col. 7 Fowler Wins F.O.P. Cycle Brian Fowler, 15, Barnbridge. Route I. won the 100 CC Kawasaki motorcycle at the Putnam County Fair. The cycle was offered by the Fraternal Order of Police.

Hot Off The Gridiron

Defense and fundamentals are the words that are being tossed around the most in the Cloverdale pre-season football camp, as new head coach Don Clark brings a career of defensive coaching to the helm of the Clover grid team. Moving to Cloverdale from the head grid post in Linton which he held for the last four years, Clark carries with him the philosophy that “if they can't score on vou, thev can’t beat you.” To see how Clark and his staff have been transmitting this philosophy to the Clovers in last week's opening practice sessions, how the Clovers, in turn, have been receiving it, and for some action shots of the practices, turn to page