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Equal to civil war

‘Tremendous crisis’ faces country, Commanger says

The U-S.’ is in a “tremendous crisis" equal to that of the dvil war period, but in a different way, noted historian Henry Steele Commanger said Saturday following the closing of the Charles A. Beard centennial symposium on the DePauw University campus. Commanger's talk began a day of homecoming activities on the campus as Old Gold Day geared to full swing. Receiving the coveted Old Gold Goblet as outstanding alumnus for 1974 was Fred C. Tucker, Jr. Notching the crown as this year’s homecoming queen was Joyce Taglauer. Matland, Fla. The Kappa Alpha Theta, sorority member was crowned at halftime of a losing Tiger football effort against Butler. 24-20. The nation's crisis is different than that faced in dvil-war times because today for the first time we are facing a global problem that

must be solved by all nations, Commanger said. Commenting on the resignation of Richard Nixon, Commanger said it was just part of the process of “everything settling down.” Looking to the future, Commanger said our problems must be met by all nations working together. The leading historian with the prize-fighters face, said of Beard's economic interpretation of the constitution that Beard failed to see the astonishing rise" of federalism and that he ignored the separation of church and state. "We still rather take these for granted today," Commanger said. Commanger also painted Beard as a man of paradoxes pointing to Beard’s moral judgments as to the first world war and other conflicts as opposed to Beard’s idea that there should be no moral judgments drawn from history.

Auto lovers of all sizes were on hand yesterday as the county new car dealers had new models on display. The event.

Crowd eyes new cars at Autorama

running from 1 to 5 p.m., drew persons throughout the day who checked out engines, tested the comfort of the new

models and talked to dealers about potential buys. The annual event was held on the fairgrounds and sponsored by

First Citizens Bank and Trust Company. Winner of the people-powered vehicle in the Autorama prize-drawing was

Mike Arnold, Greencastle. (Banner-Graphic Photo)

Myers issues priority list for early Congressional action

Police release resignation letters citing pay raise need of dispatcher, patrolman

Seventh District Congressman John Myers brought his campaign for reelection to Warren County this evening with a speech outiining his list of priorities for early Congressional action. He emphasized the list does not include any increase in taxes Addressing a dinner meeting at the 4-H fairgrounds. Congressman Myers said inflation is at the top of the list. He announced he sponsored legislation in the closing hours of the pre-election session which would implement the President's request for a S300 billion ceiling on government

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spending this year. "This legislation will require that within 40 days of enactment the President submit proposed cuts in spending for final action by Congress. As one who has voted to cut government spending by more than 150 billion in the last four years. I know we can find ways to reduce deficits and still meet the needs of the people of this nation," he said. Other items on Congressman Myers' priority list include lifting of auto emmissions controls in areas of the nat.on such as Indiana where air pollution is not a problem:

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Campus queen crowned Crowned queen of the 1947 Old Gold Day activities Saturday was Joyce Taglauer. Matland. Fla. She was honored at halftime ceremonies in a losing DePauw Tiger performance to Butler on the gridiron. 24-?6. The homecoming capped a Charles Beard centennial celebration on the campus. DPU trio rescheduled

A recital by the DePauw University Aeolian Trio previously scheduled for Oct 16 has been postponed The concert has been

rescheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 6, according to an announcement by the School of Music.

Showers ending But cloudy* cooler

Showers ending early 1 this evening. Otherwise cloudy and cooler tonight Gradual clearing Tuesdaymorning. Mostly sunny and cool Tuesday afternoon. Lows tonight low 49s. Highs Tuesday mid 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent tonight

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encouraging development of our energy producing fuels, including the abundant supplies of coal in Indiana, to free up millions of gallons of oil for other uses; encouraging business and industry to expand and locate in America instead of driving them out of business or to foreign nations with excessive regulations; and improving our transportation system with development of alternatives to the gasoline engine. Turn to 4A,(Col. 1.) ITT A meet The Industrial Traffic and Transportation Association of Indiana, a group composed of industrial shippers in the state of Indiana, recently held its fall meeting in Indianapolis to elect its new officers as follows: Marion Lahee of Cummins Engine Company, president: J.A. Robb of Huntington Laboratories, Inc., vicepresident: J.P. Latz of Eli Lilly and Company, secretary and D. J Shafer of Diamond Chain Company, treasurer. The goals for the group this year will be ways to improve service to and from the ports of Bums Harbor. Mt. Vernon, and Jeffersonville: introduction of several legislative proposals which will reduce the cost of transport to, from, and within the state of Indiana: and assist the Governor s office in the rail reorganization plan.

Greencastle police said Thursday they are seeking an approximately 30 percent increase in base pay from the Green-

castle City Council.

Under the proposal the base pay would jump to $10,000 from

the present $6,740.

The police say the increase is police department or the fire possible through monies from department than they do about parking meters, tickets, under people outside our own town, a city judge if one were ap- They look down on these two pointed, and other sources such community serving depart-

as available federal monies. Greencastle Mayor Ray

ments as merely low class people who don’t do hard work

Fisher said the city is looking and thus don’t deserve any into the matter. better pay than what they feel

The police said they must is warranted,

have a pay hike to keep ex- They put their headquarters perienced men at the force, in an old run down building that They cited two recent upon entering it a person feels resignations as indicative of they have walked into a ghetto, the pay raise need. So comes the idea of building a Submitted to the Banner- $1 million city building-it Graphic by the Greencastle seems the reason for this is PoUce Department were the more to give the mayor and the letters of dispatcher Joe council members a nice Fowler and patrolman Jerry respectable place to meet than

Wood.

The following is the text of the letters as submitted by the

police:

• Patrolman Jerry Wood: Notice is hereby given that as of Sept. 30, I, Jerry E. Wood, resign my position of employment on the Greencastle City Police Department. I enjoyed my work as a policeman, there is a certain pride in serving the community you’ve grown up in. However, when there’s no incentive placed before you to encourage you to do your job well and at the same time make you want to continue that line of work it becomes necessary for a person to seek employment elsewhere. The people our community elected to serve as city council members care no more for the

to give the two deparments a "decent place to work.” Why not appropriate a little more of this money to paying a policeman or fireman a wage which meets the cost of living at least. The council members are even reluctant to search out a decent group insurance plan affordable for these men. Instead we have to seek our own health insurance which is usually a lot more than a man can afford on what the council wants to pay him. Or, in my case, we hold group insurance through my wife’s employer. Had it not been for my wife’s insurance we would never have been able to meet the costs during our son’s recent accident and during the further surgery he requires. It seems it is the feeling of the council members that "we have made our money and we really don’t

care whether anyone else earns enough to raise a family.” Several proposals have been brought to the council by the police department for better wages. All have been denied in past years and will continue to be denied for years to come until this council wakes up and realizes what services they’re getting-for practically nothing. The only way they are going to realize this is by continually having to replace men who will quit, as I am doing. Then these men will have to be sent for training at a law academy, and new uniforms bought for themat more expense to the city. Would it not be better to pay these men who are already trained in this line of work a decent wage instead of putting the city to more expense by having to clothe and train new men? It is for the the above outlined reasons that I offer this Brothers injured Two brothers were injured Sunday at 5:30 p.m. when their 1967 pick-up truck slid on a rain slick road. Rick M. Stewart, 16, suffered injuries to his lip, nose and right hand, and Mark Stewart, 12, was thrown through the windshield and received a broken leg in the accident Both boys reside in Fincastle. The accident occurred on Carpentersville Road east of Fincastle.

resignation. Hopefully at the final outcome the city will realize that the council works for its own purposes and its own self-esteem rather than out of regard for the citizens they serve.

Dispatcher Joe Fowler: After much deliberation I respectfully submit my resignation from the Greencastle Police Department.

However, I wish to make it understood that it is not by choice, but rather by necessity. Even though I am single I find it impossible to survive on $86 a week net pay. I enjoy working as a dispatcher and the working relationship with the public and the officers. But what incentive is there to stay knowing that if I were to Turn to 4A, (Col. 1.)

Editorial page features columns

Continuing our efforts to improve our service to you, your daily Putnam County newspaper today introduces its editorial page-featuring opinions on national as well as local issues.

On our editorial page, page 2A, you’ll find informative and provocative columns on national affairs by William F. Buckley, Jr., and New York Times News Service writers William Safi re, James Res ton, Tom Wicker and humorist Russell Baker. On the local scene, longtime area observer David Barr comments on timely area matters in Putnam Patter. Also featured on the page are letters to the editor. Strengthening our national and international news coverage is the New York Times wire service and the New York Times feature photo service service, informative items which will add to your reading enjoyment.

Noon luncheon Wayne Guthrie will speak to Kiwanis Thursday

Wayne Guthrie, a columnist who has been writing "Ringside in Hoosierland’’ for nearly 30 years, will be guest speaker before the Greencastle Kiwanis Club Thursday noon in the DePauw Union. A native of Nashville, Ind., Guthrie has been on the staff of the Indianapolis News a nee 1921, serving as reporter, assistant city editor, city editor and assistant managing editor. Guthrie covered two atomic bomb tests at Bikini Atoll in the Pacific in 1946 and following this experience, he gave an address, "Ringside at Bikini" 857 times in 31 states and two Canadian Provinces to audiences ranging up to 12,000 at one time. He also covered atomic bomb tests at Yucca Flat, Nevada, in 1953 and then lectured in many states on the subject, “Yucca Flat—Dawn or Doom.” Through his column, Guthrie singlehandedly conducted a campaign which resulted in the Cataract Falls-Cagles Mill park being renamed the Richard Lieber State Park in honor of Richard Lieber, father of Indiana's park system. In another single-handed column campaign, Guthrie was able to have the name of Victory Field, home of the Indianapolis Indians baseball club, renamed the Owen J. Bush Stadium in honor of Ownie Bush, Mr. Baseball of Indianapolis. In addition to holding the presidency of the Indianapolis Press Club in 1966, he was elected Newsman of the Year by the club in 1970 and was elected to the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame in 1973. He has also received countless other awards, both in his profession and in civic affairs. Guthrie has been winner of 14 awards from the Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge for articles and speeches in behalf of, the

American free way of life. His address, “Accentuate the Positive” has been given more than 250 times in 40 states. Founder and first president of the Irvington Kiwanis Club of Indianapolis. Guthrie served as Indiana District Governor in 1955. He is permanent president of all 1955 Kiwanis governors and was international Chairman of Kiwanis in 1952, 1956, 1957 and 1962.

A veteran of World War I, where he. served as field artillery lieutenant, Gutherie has been a member of the American Legion for 52 years. In 1973, he was chosen Distinguished Citizen of the Year by the 11th Indiana District of the Legion. A 55-year member of the Nashville Masonic Lodge, he received the 33rd degree in 1953 and

was elected Shriner of the Year in 1971 by the Murat Shrine Temple of Indianapolis. Guthrie is a 50-year graduate of Indiana University and received the Distinguished Alumni Service Award in 1973. In the following year, he was elected president of the I.U. Emeritus Club. He was elected to the Indiana Academy by Associated Colleges of Indiana in 1972 for his contribution to culture of the state.

Psychologist to speak at Northeast on family

Wayne Guthrie

Dr. Robert Williams, a clinical child psychologist at Riley Child Guidance Clinic, will speak in Greencastle on Tuesday, Oct. 15th at 7:30 p.m. at Northeast Elementary School. His subject will be "Family Communication and Family Theory.” . Anyone in the Greencastle community who is interested in learning how family members can more effectively communicate with one another is welcome to attend. As part of his talk, Dr. Williams will illustrate how “role playing” is effective in dealing with the need for family members to com-

municate. He will entertain a question and answer period during which helpful and practical ideas regarding family living will be snared. Dr. Williams is a 1968 graduate of Brigham Young University and received his M.A. and Ph. D. from Northwestern University. He did his internship at Wilford Hall U.S Air Force Medical Center and also served two years as staff psychologist at the Mental Health Clinic at Travis Air Force Base in California. The talk is being sponsored by the Northeast Elementary School PTA, and is open to everyone in the Greencastle

area. It will be held in the multipurpose room of the school. Delegates meet Delegates from Indiana State Teachers Association’s 290 local associations are scheduled to meet at the fall Representative Assembly, Oct. 19, at Arlington High School, 4825 N. Arlington, Indianapolis. More than 700 teacher leaders are expected to attend the organization’s semi-annual business meeting. As Turn to 4A, (Col. 2.) *0