Ligonier Banner., Volume 81, Number 1, Ligonier, Noble County, 2 January 1947 — Page 2

A Page of Opinion: ; - T Ohe Ligonier Banuer o o VARE ESTABLISHED 1867 - e Vol. 81 ' * - Thursday, January 2, 1947 No. 1

This is our view: _ Thank You, Mr. Taft and Mr. Bricker It was heartening news indeed on Christmas morn to know that Senators Bricker and Taft from Ohio.are going to get together soon in the quiet of their parlor to determine which of the two will be the Republican candidate for President in ’4B. It was not only heartening news to we common folk, but must have been heralded with deep satisfaction by Governor Dewey of New York and former Governor Stassen of Minnesota. Now they can settle back to other tasks, and not be worried over the 48 convention. naie

On the other hand it will undoubtedly be a great disappointment to convention delegates all over the country, who look forward to attending a convention, where in the past presidential candidates were chosen by a majority of the delegates representing the will of their constituency in their home states. It will be a disappointment to the political analysist, who like to predict the outcome of the convention. It will be a disappointment to the radio announcers and commentators, who feel they are bringing you spot news of the convention proceedings. Can’t you hear the keynoter, even now? “Fellow delegates from these great U—nited States of A—merica. In the winter of ’46 Senators Taft and Bricker had a discussion in the quiet of their home. They discussed the matter of their candidacy for the President of the U—nited States of A—merica, and came to the conclusion that .. .”

Such presumption is distasteful to every liberty loving person in the country. Such political faux paux’s could well be the downfall of a party before it has half risen.

However, it’s nice to know the Senators’ reaction to our democratic way of things. For such information, we can at least say thank you Mr. Taft and Mr. Bricker.

Planning Generally Pays

Two issues back a Banner,reader used the columns of the paper to express his ideas of city planning. It was his contention that,any city must plan if they are to progress, and continue to serve the best interests of the community. I found it hard to disagree with him for I have seen cities that have planned, and those that haven’t. Where the planning has been intelligently directed it has resulted in benefits for everyone. Most people are against planning commissions that travel around the country at the taxpayers expenses and accomplish nothing, but because there is a rotten apple in the basket is no reason for anyone to swear off eating apples. I am new in Ligonier. I do not know whether it needs a planning commission or not. I do know that planning the future, whether it be a business, Ligonier or Tim-Buck-Too, is the mark of wise thinking, and in nine cases out of ten pays the sort of dividends worth receiving.

It’s Getting Wearisome

Perhaps you don’t agree, but I'm getting weary of heaving every decent and progressive idea brought forth being branded as communist by the opposition. :

The latest punch below the belt is the campaign to brand all anti-consecription advocates supporters of communist philosophy.

Frankly, I resent it. I'm against peace time conscription with a capital A. I'm against it mainly because it sets up a hierarchy in America closely resembling the dictatorship, we are so against in Russia. I'm against it because it is unAmerican. I'm against it for ten or twelve good reasons that' I shall not be bashful to mention when the fight begins, but right now, as always, I'm against hitting below the belt. : The supporters of conscription are preparing for a fight. They are beginning their fight by pulling out the red herring. This time I'm afraid it isn’t going to work. . i

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In these turbulent days, it’s a refreshing pastime to dip into your storehouse of memories, and come up with an acquaintance or two whose unselfishness, kindness and affability have left an impression. I am constantly gratified that my own storehouse is pleasingly full. One man in particular stands out like a beacon light, and I should like to tell you about him.

Along the Ohio River is a stretch of water, noted for its ideal adaptability to speed boat racing, that would thrill the heart of anyone. On its southwestern bank, snuggled against the beautiful West Virginia hills, lies the town of New Martinsville. At first glance it is just a typical county seat village, pleasant appearing with little to distinguish it from the hundreds of other communities of like size. It is only after you become acquainted with its charming citizenry that its appearance takes on a different and more interesting hue.

The Mayor of New Martinsville, I believe, is the most unusual man I have ever met. Not because he is eccentric or what we commonly refer “a character” for that he is not, but because he transforms into his every day living the full meaning of the ten commandments. He is a successful business man, married with two grown sons, who now runs for mayor without opposition. This occurs not because the political opposition know they would be defeated, but because they know an outstanding public servant when they see one.

It was disturbing to alight from my train at one-thirty in the morning on my first visit, and find no taxicabs to transport me to the hotel. In loud and irritated voice I permitted everyone_in earshot to know of my displeasure, but none seemed concerned. I started storming down the platform when a tall, pleasant looking man approached me and inquired of my destiny. “I am preparing a trek to the nearest hotelry due to the lack of cabs in this burg,” was my curt reply.

“If you will permit me, I should.like to drive you,” was the polite reply. Whereupon my bags were snatched from my hands and I was walking toward the car. Ly sy

“My name’s Bob Bruce, I happen to be Mayor of New Martinsville.”

What sort of a gag was this to pull at one-thirty in the morning, was my immediate reaction? .

If you have ever ridden the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad along the Ohio River you will understand my state of fatigue was such that turning down the ride was impossible.’ Two other persons were already seated in the car, and I had visions of ending up in Fish Creek. We sped away to the hotel. To my astonment I was deposited safely at its door with a polite, “You’ll find the restaurant across the street a pleasant place for breakfast.” I stumbled into bed confused. T

The next morning I found my fears unfounded. Mayor Bruce met all trains, He, more than the passengers, was concerned over the lack of cabs. New Martinsville must be hospitable to strangers. S b ki

My breakfast across the street was acceptable, particularly when I' found the check had been paid by this same chauffeur. : e - Determined to find my man and apologize for my unseeming actions at the station, I began my search, which ended in Police Court. My 'newly found friend was presiding over the extremely informal court, A previous night alco-

HINTS on HEALTH IND. STATE MEDICAL ASSN, INDIANAPOLIS 4, INDIANA -

THIRTY-FOUR states, including Indiana, have passed laws prohibiting the sale of sleeping drugs "except upon & physician’s preseription, So many people were using drugs to put them to sleep or to calm their nerves that it became necessary for states to stop the _promiscuous sale of them. B Most of the drugs are called harbiturates and are various com- : binations of a chemical substance = called barbituric acid. In this group are virtually all ‘of the drugs sold for sleep-producing purposes. They have real uses in medicine when not misused. @

The barbiturates can cause acute poisoning when taken in large doses. Too, some people become addicted to barbiturates. They develop a habit and liking for them which is difficult to throw off and, of course, which may be harmful.

i Those who are in the habit of taking a sleeping drug find that they have to take larger and larger quantities and even then the results are less and less successful, .

Sleeping drugs should not be taken like water. They act on the nervous system and on other parts of the body. They should be avoided except where there are definite reasons for using them. Even then, the use of sleeping pills should not be continued without the advice of a physician who is thoroughly familiar with the individual problem for which the drugs are being used.

holic was getting the lecture of his life.. All he had done during. his spree was blacken the eye of his wife, break in a store window and

set off the burglar alarm at the bank. True, he had kicked the night constable, causing a slight sprain to the officer's ankle, but that score had been evened by a gentle push which left the inebriate with a broken nose and three missing teeth.

The Mayor upbraided him for fifteen minutes, fined him twentyfive dollars and told him to await the closing of court.. The fine worried the remorseful vietim. He told me, as he sat in the adjoining chair, of his large family, his .meager job and the prospects of a HWH“-» il W “He should of thought of that the day_ before,” was my silent repléi e ;

. Before I could get to the Mayor he had paid the man’s fine out of his own pocket, squared him on his job and arranged for the doctor bill. I learned later this was not uncommon. The Mayor reasoned that the man needed punishment, but his family shouldn’t be made to suffer. “Some day he’ll pay that fine back to me,” was his only remark. If you make six hundred dollars a year and spend twice that for the benefit of the community you are not normally considered a good business. man. Some people might not consider you a good politician. : B

‘When a new factory for the town was a possibility, A Mayor Bruce spent hours of his own time, and considerable of his own money to make its coming a reality. Scores of young men of the community owed their college education to the Mayor. He loaned the money at no interest and no time limit on its repayment. For much of the money he paid six per cent interest to the bank. He was not a rich man. o

“Education pays big dividends to the community and the nation. If it is within my power to help young men along, I want to do it,” Mayor Bruce told me.

“If neither myself or family are alive when they are able-to repay the loans, they have agreed to follow my example with some other deserving young man.” . - Over the weeks that followed over my entry and re-entry -into this village, I became one of the myriad of devoted friends of this man. I saw examples of his Christian living daily. T was convinced that good did exist wherever you sought it. ot o

When I took my family one summer for a ride on the Gordon G. Greene, th only passenger boat left on the river, from New Martingville to Marietta, Mayor Bruce accompanied us. He had sent his car .on to provide transportation back. I learned this was a weekly procedure. He loved the river, its lore and - romance. He wanted others to gain some faint tineture of this love he possessed. i . Upon our return we were treated to ice cream. It was one of his great delights. Perhaps its the ice mﬁﬁa hufumished the tonic for his generosity. Tam going to oy mgile e

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.«L-DE&!" Editor: : S -During the entire time that we have lived in Ligonier, there has not been a P.T.A. orgapization. I do not know whether there has ever been a sincere effort made to establish - such an organization here o 54 g

While I was a teacher in the South Bend and Indianapolis schools, I had an opportunity to observe the functions of two P.T.A. organizations and to hear reports from numerous others. It was my observation at that time, that where there was a project which could be carried on strictly by the parents with the co-operation of the school authorities, that organization was a distinet benefit; but

Each wéek The Banner is ‘ﬁl—lera_setd:-t,o injite‘the ‘ local clergy to furnish a message of inspiration.

- “SHADOWS” by Reverend Arnold Schaap Psalm 91:1—“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most high shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” As we enter upon apother year, it is most comforting to know that amidst life’s shadow {(and they are sure to come asnghtfollgws&&y ) is the presence of the infinite shad~ Shadows ars not simply. playthings. They preach interesting and inspiring' sermons. How often children areentertainied by fold~ ing one’s hands in a way to form ‘shadowed -animals on thé walls of ahnme o L Tl . Some of the shadows of life. ‘make us quite- fearful—the shadows of pain, of suffering, of de: spondency, the feeling of - being %"‘*s aﬁm@ﬁ Wil R T e i ﬁ‘lx A “Shadow of Life", we. will find there is meaning not madness—sermons for living in shadows. . The psalmist speaks to us of the “Shadow of ;the Almighty’. “He that dwelleth in = the . secret place of ‘the most high shall abide under the shadow of the Al ~ “God stands in the background in his dealings with man, but

in cases where it was simply another meeting to attend once a month with a poorly perpared program, it led to more complications than-could be off-set by the little good it could do. - s There are numerous projects which may be carried on very effectively by P.T.A.; such as—‘maintaining a’ cafeteria for children from the country and beyond a given radius in the city, providing-- a’ ‘kindergarten, conducting ‘classes in adult educdtion (particularly in child jpsychology), promoting a summesr--athletic ‘program;. giving necessary backing to the band. Most of these projects are well taken care of in Ligonier or are not needed. The Band Parents organization has performed a distinet service to -the school band program and to the community as 4 whole. There has been very satisfactory co-operation .upon the ‘part of every one. If the same ‘spirit eould prevail in an expanded 'P.T.A. .organization, it might benefit other departments equally as much, However, P.T.A. should never be considered as a means of telling the teachers or the School Board what to do. ~ . ' weln . Sincerely yours,. i b i Ruth B. Stalte

of us holy or perfect enough to stand in the radiant glory of the presence of Geod. .Even Moses, : the law giver of God’s people Israel, was called upon to veil his face in the presence of a holy and all wise God. Yet God is.in the shadows, keeping watch above, . .. - Looking" back over the yesterdays. and: the -yesteryears truly we ‘must be persuaded. of the eternal vigilance of the Almighty. From congtest—over the shoals of lifo bver the: rocky eliffs, ‘through through the inevitable' shadow of %Eé%fziﬂ-ﬁ???ﬁ*h"“gh shadow of death,. T will fear no fate e AT e S e R o G ﬁ 1 h%dun?éf“ 1e shadow of the Almighty is the soul’s security for today. and: tomorrow, for this new v{g:'mmﬁmwm ‘time and for eternity. .+ ‘oW, let our imprint upon the sands of time be a mighty force in in-

,;fifﬁfff,f;ilfili, iennv o 0 A 1 S -kl ?i ES! D NA , { UTI e deut ] \ LR v .D}! -‘.lg‘(.!.j. ~*f '.‘Tﬂ — .'.-f L STALIN’S HEALTH WASHINGTON.—Diplomatic dispatches from Moscow indicate definitely that Marshal. Stalin’s health has had another setback. He suffered a heart attack some time in November and now is resting in the Crimea. @ ? This fact has been made the subject of an official report to the state department. . = - -~ This last heart atiack is the second suffered by the man whe has ruled Russia so long. Last winter he also had to go to the Crimea to recuperate from. an ~ illnesgs. Stalin is now 67 years old, but has crammed more di- " versified life and hardship into those years than any other world leader. 4 ; Stalin' was imprisoned and exiled to Siberia eight times, and the years have taken their toll. He was not play-acting when he held up Churchill and Truman by staying in bed one day at Potsdam. It is generally expected that Foreign Minister Molotov will succeed Stalin. # 3 ® THE REAL-ESTATE LOBBY Next major lobbying drive in Washington will be against rent con--trols, only control measure which survived President Truman’s sweeping OPA decontrol order. The President has decided to eliminate OPA completely, and has on his desk an executive order transferring rent control to the department of commerce. The real-estate lobbyists know they can’t get even a Republican congress to repeal rent control. So they’ve decided on a new tac‘tic.: The lobby is drawing up a bill which would transfer rent control from the federal government to the states, : This will be advanced as a ‘‘states’ rights’”’ and ‘‘economy’’ measure, ‘The result, however, will be the same. Twelve states now have no rent control, and in other states most control laws are elastiec. ® 3 B LAME DUCKS PLAY INDIANS Twice in recent weeks, President Truman_ has been visited by econgressmen who asked him to appoint _ friends on the new Indian claims _ commission. Sen. Joe O’Mahoney of Wyoming urged the appointment of “"Louis O’Marr, "attorney general of Wyoming, while Representative Bill Stigler of Oklahoma brought along his candidate—Justice Earl Welch - of the Oklahoma Supreme court, who is part Chickasaw himself. The President made no commitment’ beyond saying he intends to announce the make-up of the new _commission soon. . He did apologize to Stigler, how‘ever, for the delay in making the appointments. What Truman did not explain was that he also had been urged " to wait to see whether any worthy Democrats, defeated in the election, might want the job. The names of lameduck congressman Will Robinson of Utak, an excellent man, and Jed Johnson of Oklahoma, who lost out on a chance to be a custom court - judge, now have been suggest- “.

' The commission is one which will require a topflight staff, since it will have to pass judgment on all Indian ‘claims which have not gone into the courts. There is absolutely no statu. tory limit on the age of the claims—which means that if an Indian tribe wants to claim that it has legal right to the entire territory of the State of Utah, the commission may have to hear the argument. X . % » NEXT GOP CONVENTION Although the Republican national convention is two years off, several cities already are pressing GOP moguls for the privilege of helping nom. inate the man they figure will be the next president of the U. S. Rep. George Bender, Ohio con-gressman-at-large and head of the Cleveland Republican committee, appeared before the national com. mittee to propose Cleveland as the convention site. : >

As soon as Bender proposed Cleveland for the convention site, Com. mitteeman Werner Schroeder of Illi. nois asked, “Isn’t it true that Ohic has a couple of candidates for the nomination? Don’'t you think if might be better to meet on neutral territory?” - *lg there a state that doesn’t have a candidate?” asked Bend_er. “If you're going to rule out states with candidates, about the . GOP convention is Miami.” |. * = POSTMASTER JIM MEAD? The White House is afraid thai if Bob Hannegan resigns both as postmaster general and Democratic pational chairman the Republican senate may refuse to confirm any. York, who lost out in his bid for TR R e e