The Independent-News, Volume 105, Number 12, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 30 August 1979 — Page 4

AUGUST 30, 1979 — THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

. EDITORIALS

NOT WHAT IT USED TO BE Monday. September 3is Labor Day. This holiday, the unofficial end of summer, was originated to salute labor for the jobs they have done. When the original Labor Day started, labor and management were much different than they are today. Whether or not one wishes to admit it. the small businessman is a disappearing thing. More and more the larger corporations and chains are taking over. The closeness between labor and management is nothing like it used to be except in the remaining small businesses where the bosses arc glad to have the help and the laborers are glad to have the job. Today pick up any daily newspaper . . . turn on any newscast . . . into almost every conversation you hear is something about labor problems. Strikes or job actions of one kind or another headline the news from all sides, the automotive industry, the police and fire departments, the teaching profession, and on and on and on. Labor is reaching and seeking more and more in money, working conditions, side benefits, retirement plans, etc., to the point where it is almost a constant battle between labor and management for survival. Take right now the Chrysler situation. Here is a large automotive industry going broke and laying off workers by the thousands because there product is not selling. And yet Chrysler, until just recently, was the target of the unions for their new contract this year with only a switch being made because there possibly won't be a Chrysler in the future. Also, one reads where the subpay is down to “only” 75 per cent of the take home pay while not working. This kind of money has had to have an effect on the product that is failing. Nowhere along the line did the workers consider keeping their jobs at mavbe not quite as much pay and benefits to remain working. This is a thing of the past. The day’s pay for a day’s work is also a thing of the past in most big business. Up and up goes the spiral of pay and benefits, but the productivity of the worker doesn’t always go up and up at the same pace. In fact, on assembly line production how can that one iob of repeatedly doing the same thing, turning the same crank or tightehing the same bolt go up and up and up in effeciency. Labor Day 1979 will come and go without the pomp and circumstance of the original idea of the holiday, a salute to labor. The day off. the last fling at summer and then back to the old grind will come and go without the real meaning of Labor Day entering into the minds of most. This is another holiday that is necessary to satisfy the required number of days off work of most contracts. It is not any longer a salute to labor except possibly in the small businesses that remain. WHEN... (TAKEN FROM THE FILES OF THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS)

1974 The Ski Club and the Koontz Lake Lions Club will have their 4th annual water ski show and ice cream social on Sunday. September 1 at the Anderson Hotel grounds. The ice cream social will begin at 12:00 noon and the ski show at 2:30 p.m. .A bike-a-thon is planned for Saturday. August 31. starting at 10:30 a.m. and riding to LaPaz and back. Funds are being raised for two accidents victims. Tim Davis, who is in a body cast due to a motorcycle accident and Carl Elkin who has been in a coma since a January industrial accident. The event is sponsored by the Golden Theta Rho Girls Club No. 89. Walkerton. The St. Joseph County 4-H Color Guard placed first at the state fair. 1969 The North Liberty Lions Club along with the Lakeville Lions and the Greene Township Community are sponsoring a pancake and sausage supper as a benefit for the Jim Mcßride family, for their son. Randy. Randy has been afflicted with a kidney disease. The North Liberty Shamrocks will play in the South Bend football jamboree on August 29 at 7:00 p.m The John Glenn Falcons football team will play in the New Prairie jamboree on Friday evening. August 29 at 8:15 p.m.E.D.T. The Palmer Funeral Home in North Liberty, which was purchased a year ago b\ Mr. Audinc Manuel, ot South Bend, will be known as the A M. Manuel Funeral Home as of September 1. 1964 At the market rolled rump roasts were selling for 89 cents a pound; round steak at 79 cents a pound; swiss steak at 79 cents a pound; pork roast at 59cents a pound; pork sausage at 49 cents a pound; chuck steak at 59 cents a pound; pork chops at 89 cents a pound; four

cans of tomato juice for SI.00; two bottles of catsup for 25 cents; Nestles Quik, one pound can for 33 cents; peanut butter, two pound jar for 65 cents; green peppers, three for 19 cents and three packages of graham crackers for SI .00. 1959 Candidates have been nominated by the Republican and Democrats for the office of town trustees to be voted on at the election this fall for North Liberty. The Democrats met at the home of Harley Mangus last Friday and nominated Mr. Mangus for trustee of the first ward, Walter Taylor for the second ward and Richard Heim for the third ward. Mangus and Heim are now serving on the board. The Republicans met at the American Legion Hall Tuesday and selected Benjamin Price to run for trustee in the first ward, Robert Balsley as the candidate in the second ward and Paul Vernon for the third ward. Both parties nominated Carl Eskridge for the office of clerk-treasurer. All involved persons in a two boat crash escaped injury Sunday as a collision occurred about 5:45 p.m. on Koontz Lake. Beecher Anderson. South Bend, reported to the state police that he had slowed down to pick up a water skier and was in the process of pulling him up. increasing speed considerably, when he rammed a boat owned and driven by Dan Duefel, of Chicago. Duefel and another passenger in the boat yelled frantically -al Anderson, but being unable to attract his attention, jumped from the boat into the water seconds before the crash. Anderson's 15-foot boat actually went right over the top of the Duefel boat. The accident occurcd about 200 foot from shore. Both boats were towed to the south shore of the lake and the state police called in on the case which they are investigating. Duefel's boat was a total loss and Anderson's only slightly damaged.

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■ The well-being of children worldwide is being promoted through global programs carried out during 1979 as part of the "International Year of the Child. ’’ Indiana is no exception. A variety of groups are undertaking specific projects designed to develop a better understanding of the special needs of children, especially as they relate to health, education, social environment, physical and emotional development, and legal rights. The voluntary effort, carried out without state funding, relies on individuals to support its objectives. Special Youth Day programs at the Indiana State Fair represent one of the most recent activities of the Indiana committee. In September, Indianapolis will recognize outstanding young citizens as part of its support for the program. The National Committee for the Prevention of Child Abuse will provide a seminar on child abuse. The annual Governors’ Conference on the Han-

The Walkerton Laundry Basket, which has been owned and operated by Mrs. Fleta Riebe for several years, has been purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Westhues, of near Michigan City. Mr. Westhues is also employed by the Nickle Plate Railroad in their Michigan City offices, with two days a week spent at the Argos office. 1954 First place in the Class C concert band competition of the 1954 Chicagoiand Music Festival, sponsored by the Chicago Tribune Charities. Inc., last Saturday, went to Peoria Playground and Recreation Department Summer Band. The Walkerton Band under the direction of Robert M. Barton, placed third. The Walkerton group was the only concert band from Indiana present. Director Harley G. Htxik, of the Indiana Department ot Conservation. announces that 24 new oil wells and one new gas well were put into production during the month of July. The total initial production of the oil wells was 1107 barrels, an increase of 276 barrels over June’s initial production of 831. Gerald Knowlton. 14. son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Knowlton, and James Keeling, 18. son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Keeling, all of Johnson Township, won the junior and senior division championships in KILLS Ba FLEAS! KILLS TICKS! / Gentle \ pump action will not frighten pets. A Sergeants ”It ■; «r i'V I* A tWp 1979M»8e» Motion Company. a iubpd>a<y AHRobmiCo Richmond Vwq.n * 23230

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Capitol Commentary Governor Otis R. Bowen

icapped in October will focus this year on handicapped issues that relate to children. Other programs include topics such as safety, foster care, nutrition and immunization. In a lighter vein, other organizations plan special entertainment and recreational activities. The statewide committee also is emphasizing recognition of individual children and adults, and of organizations which serve children, who have made outstanding contributions to the well-being of children. The current round of International Year of the Child programs illustrates the strong spirit of voluntary action which exists in Indiana. In some states, programs such as this one are carried out by government officials using tax dollars. In Indiana, we can undertake an ambitious program of this type on a voluntary basis because of the large reservoir of spirited volunieers who contribute their time and talent to worthwhile civic causes.

thc 4-H tractor operators contest at the LaPorte Fair last week. 1944 H you have a few moments to spare, you may begin to oil up the family fiinglock. WPB has taken dognizance of the fact that animals and birds are causing widespread destruction to crops and livestock all over the country. The ban on the sale of ammunition tc hunters will be removed temporarily in the near future. Happy hunting. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Schmeltz were pleasantly surprised Sunday evening when their children. Wanda. Violet. Mrs. Earl Hardy, Ralph and Arthur, entertained for them in honor of their thirtieth wedding annivefsary. The Walkerton Motor Sales has recovered the pin ball alley into a garage and will be open for business soon. Omer Ball, manager, announces that he will give complete automotive service. 1929 Tomorrow . Friday, is the day for the annual flower show in Walkerton w hich each year is sponsored by the ladies of the Community Club.

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