Ligonier Banner., Volume 81, Number 37, Ligonier, Noble County, 11 September 1947 — Page 2

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This is our view: < An Intolerance For ; Intolerance

A wise sage once said in defining the word prejudice that it was a great time saver. “It gives people the opportunity of forming an opinion without obtaining the facts.” : Today in every nook and cranny of America, and apparently the world, people are forming opinions without obtaining the facts. In so doing the fires of intolerance are being fanned at an accelerating speed. Leaders interested in the moral and social progress of society are alarmed at this condition, but their protests are reaching but few ears, for a great propaganda campaign is now being conducted by the American press. It is a campaign of silence. It is the method of defeating by not mentioning, and the truths so needed in this confused world of ours are being lost. With this campaign is an individualistic trend that is manifest in the individuals lack of desire to weigh the opinions of others . . . to give cognizances to other points of view. ; The result is an ever narrowing of the general scope of our thinking. Intolerance is not only applied to race or creed, it is creeping into all forms of thinking. There might be a way for the individual to build the stop gap. It might be found in a determination to weigh the facts, to see another’s point.of view, to install a bit of Christianity into our everyday living.

160 Years of Liberty Constitutional government in the United States will be 160 years old September 17th. Out of the bitter struggle for independence, and the equally bitter dissensions within the ranks of the original 138 colonies came the greatest document of human freedom ever composed by man. The Constitution of the United States is the foundation on which the liberties and laws of our people rest. It is the framework around which we Americans have built the most productive, and the most powerful free government on earth. e

It is the purpose of the National Constitution Day Committee to remind us of these oft forgotten duties. They seek to inspire us to rededicate ourselves to the great principles our Constitution embodies. During National Constitution Week starting September 14, this organization will sponsor ‘programs all over the nation celebrating the birth of American constitutional government. This state, which is taking the lead in organizing these programs through the aid of many public spirited and dedicated men and women, is planning an outstanding celebration. National radio hookups, prominent speakers, educational movies, school essay contests and other events are being arranged. The main attraction will be the featuring of the Constitution itself. Surely Americans will want to join together and give thanks for the precious liberty we now enjoy. For we must know that we are not free by accident, but by the valor, the insight, the vision and the sacrifice of those who came before—of those who won our liberty for us, and preserve it through the Constitution of the United States.

Save the Shades Drive Is On Early responses in the statewide public subscription campaign to “Save the Shades” and develop it as Indiana’s 16th state park was listed today as “only fair.” Indiana Department of Conservation officials, sponsors of the campaign, said early reports indicated a rather slow response on the part of the public but they expressed the conviction that the $300,000 goal wiil be met. “Realization of the goal means that every citizen interested in the continued development of the nation’s best-known system of state parks must cooperate,” Jo}:ln H. Nigh, Conservation director said. '

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MUSINGS OF AN EDITOR ‘ g Calhoun Cart{,wri‘ght

Malcolm Houseright blew into, town the other day, and upset the normal routine of a great many lives by his desire to live furiously, and what he called “getivated fun.” No one quite understood what the term meant when he first mentioned it, but a few evenings (or days) with him made the whole thing clear as the waters of Wawasee. You see Malcolm was a philosopher of the old school. He had heard of a guy named Epicure, and literally fell in love with him. To him a day was to be spent eating, drinking and being merry for tomorrow you might not be here, and in his net was dragged all we harmless standerbyers, who only occasionally had agreed.

Those of us who succumbed to his charm found a slight deviation in his theory, for the tomorrow we experienced was one of mental distraction, an abundance of inertia and a perplexing pounding in the fore part of the cranium. To make it more unbearable we were forfed to witness his continued gayety and his disdain for our unhappy predicament. .

“Time cures all ills,” he would say, but by the time, time had cured all our ills, sitting on our door step was Malcolm to interest us in a new and better set of the ills I have just mentioned. Sunday morning he called me on the phone at the unsanctified hour of threethirty, and ordered me to don my fishing clothes, and be ready to take off for Lake Wawasee in twenty.minutes. I was sure it was but a dream, and remained silent to await the awakening, but his voice persisted, and in self defense I said, “No.” : Malcolm is a person not easily thrown off the track, and he jabbed ‘my civic pride when he told me a tall Texan was challenging our ability to catch fish, and was anxious to prove his nefarious statement in a dual over the “large blue gill waters” of our favorite lake.

I arose to the occasion, not dreaming of the shame that was to be mine, and struggled into my clothes . . . fishing clothes, that is. L I had purchased ninety feet of fine leader line, a few choice fishing charms and was eager and confident for battle. Malcolm, who incidentally doesn’t own a car, put his pole in the rear of the car we were using, and with nonchalance closed it. This would seem a silly point to mention if it were not for the fact that said pole got locked between the bottom and top of the trunk lid, and wH®n we went to extract poles, outboard motor, bait, etc. the thing wouldn’t move. We wiggled it, we conjoled, we talked in a jargon not fit for human ears, but it wouldn’t budge. Our Texas friend had the semblance of a sneer on his face when he intimated it was a trick to circumvent his challenge. This brought out Herculean efforts and by springing the hinges and breaking Malcolm’s pole we opened the lid, and started on our way. Started «(n our way after pumping the water of Ross’s inlet from the south side to the north, then bac}?{t again to level the floating of our craft. : ‘

Our lines had barely settled in the water until Tex with a smile.of condescension hauled a “glue bill” (as Malcolm called them) over the side of our boat. Malcolm hauled in his line to see if the bait was still intact, and snagged the lines of we local Isaac Waltons in such a mess that over thirty minutes was spent in getting them untangled. During the process of this tedius job our friend, the Texan, caught fish with the regularity of a clock. He called his shots by predicting a eatch in a given space of time, and what is more he fulfilled his prediction. . I sat in humble despair; as is always the case, never getting a bite. : : Finally I got a strike, not a jarring one mind you, but a strike, and I envisioned getting the largest of the day if not the most. I started the overhand pull with eager anticipation, but its landgng was frought with embarrassment. It was the smallest of the lot. ke I'm going fishing again when the spring rolls around, but it won’t be at Lake ‘Wawasee or even. over at Eagle. It will be around 7 P.M. most any cool evening on the bank of the Elkhart. There I'll prop myself against a pleasant tree and jab my pole into the soft earth beside me. When a Cat fish hooks himself T'll pull him in. It might not be sporting, but to me it’ll be fun, =

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WASHINGTON. — James F. Byrnes, trigger-smart former secretary of state now practicing law in Washington, has been following the administration’s foreign policy with intense interest. This is particularly true in regard to relations with Soviet Russia, with :whom Byrnes had protracted, and at times painful, encounters during a number of conferences. ; v An old friend asked Byrnes if he thought it was possible for the U. S. and the U. S. S. R. to reach a better understapding. This was Byrnes’ reply: i I think it is, and this is my formula. Get people who believe deeply that we can find a basis for working with the Russians. Then support these people to the limit. When they start getting discouraged and - cynical, replace them with others who are confident that a solution can be found. “As is evident, such a program would take time, patience, brains and courage. But I believe it would work. I certainly think it would be worthwhile trying. War is a ter,rifying alternative to consider.” & L ] &

An Englishman Talks Unhappiest newsmen in Washington are the British correspondents who covered negotiations over easing of the U. S. loan. The Englishmen took the proceedings very hard; as if they were an indignity on them personally. : Illustrative of their viewpoint was the outburst one gave vent to following Treasury Secretary John Snyder’'s press conference, in which he explaind the U. S. plan to bail Britain out of its latest fiscal difficulty. Snyder was tactful and courteous. But as the newsmen left his office, a British correspondent turned to an American and said bitterly: " “The more I learn about my country’s plight, the more I’wonder what we got out of victory in the war. The Germans at least enjoyed the plunder of all Europe before being defeated and now they are living off the fat of America and whatever we can scrape tosther to send them. The Japs are downright happy under MacArthur's solicitous ministrations, and the Italians are doing very well for themselves.” Dee e T e

New Coolidge Massachusetts’ GOP has a new Coolidge who is just as earthy, cautious and parsimonious with words . and money as the late Pres. Calvin Coolidge. He is Lt. Gov. Arthur W. Coolidge, fourth cousin of ‘‘Silent Cal.”’ Like his famed kin, Arthur also was formerly president of the Bay State senate, another of Calvin’s stepping stones to the White House. Arthur resembles Cal in many respects, particularly in economymindedness. Illustrative of this was an incident that occurred the first day Arthur took over the state’s reins during a brief absence of Gov. Robert Bradford. Looking out of the window, the acting governor observed the water-sprinkling system operating full force on the -capital grounds. It was an overcast day, and suddenly a brisk summer shower broke. The sprinklers kept right on going. : Coolidge immediately telephoned the building superintendent and demanded, “Why waste the taxpayers’ money watering the grass when the good Lord is doing it for nothing? Shut off those sprinklers.” On another occasion, the lieutenant governor was luncheon host to a group of politicoes and reporters at the Boston City club.. They were handed menus presenting an' enticing array of succulent a la carte selections. But before his guests _could start ordering, Coolidge broke in dryly with, “Waiter, I'll have the luncheon special.” The special cost 90 cents. T b R e \ High-Minded Lady - Petty and partisan politics is so general in congress that an exception gleams out like a beacon in a stormy night. ' : Such a distinguished exception is Mrs. Edith Nourse Rogers, longtime representative from Massachusetts and widely known to war veterans as an unfailing and untiring champion. Long before becoming chairman of the house veterans committee, Mrs. Rogers labored ~and battled for ex-servicemen. = - Since becoming committee chair~man, unlike some of her predecessors, Mrs. Rogers has not attempted to hog the committee’s limeughth‘ Itthc doesn’:t“mfla‘tta:‘ to her It she favors a measure, she backs it to the hilt with full credit to the’

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Poetry Begins At Home

Editor’s note: Our contest “Poetry Begins At Home” ¢omes to a close . with this issue. However, the response has been so encouraging that the column will be continued until such time as no locally written poems are available. Although no money will be paid to future contributors, their printed entry will be included in the booklet to be published later this fall. SLEEPING ANGEL '’ I draw a sigh of pure relief The baby is asleep at last; I think of all the things I'll do Before his sleeping time is past.

by Rev. Wm. H. Bushee

Subject: Maintaining Spiritual Balance. Text: Hebrew 11:6 from Weymouth’s translation. - The fantastic dreams of centuries past are today the dreaded realities holding equally awful hope and fear for any man who honestly will answer a few serious questions. This is true of all the fantastic imagination of “idle dreamers.” Greek Mythology tells of an “impetuous youth” daring to FLY. Tomorrow’s supersonic planes will fly with speed beyond the imagination. . A wise man once said, “If you build a castle in the air, fine, that is where it belongs. Just out a foundation under it.” Expediency demands that we uo just that with with our lives. Whether the world stands or falls depends upon the purity of the people living today. Only through the Christian faith ‘ean the underwriting of our world be accomplished. Christian logics demonstrates “where there is no faith it -is impossible truly to please Him; for the man who draws near to God must believe that there is a God and that He proves Himself a rewarder of those ‘who seek Him.” P That faith must be dynamically Functional, “Faith without works is dead.” There is a difference between “Faith” and “Spiritual “Theories.” It lies in the fact that faith springs from experience while theories lie buried in the “mental wool-gathering” of “arm_chair christians.” :

TAKE MY WORD FOR IT! : - By FRANK cOoLBY Bell Syndicate.—WNU Features.

THE FROG SAT ON A LOG @ » * - Many readers have written to me about the familiar -og words, such as cog, dog, frog, hog, log. ‘“We are utterly confused,” a Connecticut speech teacher writes. ‘“‘Some of the -og words sound right with the ‘ah’ sound; but others sound silly unless we pronounce them with an ‘aw’ sound. Why is this? And please? give us a rule to go by.” : In parts of New England, particularly in and around Boston, many people pronounce all the -og words -with the short ‘o’ sound, which is equivalent to the Italian ‘‘ah.” Such words as cog, dog, log, frog, hog ‘are pronounced: Kahg, dahg, lahg, frahg, hahg. ‘But elsewhere in the nation, for some reason which I am as yet unable to explain, the -og words fall into three groups: (1) those words in which the ‘‘ah” sound prevails; (2) those words in which the “aw’ sound (nearly as broad as in “law’’) prevails; (3) those words which are about equally divided be-

By Ed Dodd

I'll clean the house and make the bed Perhaps I’ll even bake a cake; But chances are I won’t get far Until the little imps’ awake. He played so hard, but even then He didn’t want to go to bed; He kicked his legs and waved his arms Before he dropped his sleepy head. I tiptoe in from time to time I can’t resist those little peeps; I kiss his chubby hand and smile; He’s such an angel when he sleeps. - —Stella Binkele

Its very heart is Altruistic. A self-centered religion swiftly finds “dead center.” “Even as my Father sent me . .. even I send you into the world.” “I am come that they might have life . .. ” “Love thy neighbor as (equal to) thyself.” While such service is imperative, it is not conscriptive for “no one is taking it from me, but I myself am laying it down. I am authorized to lay it down . . . and to receive it back again.” Cristianity is not a bitter pill to be forced down the throats of man under the duress of their foolishHess.

It must be Instructive. “If the deeds that I do are not my Father’s deeds, do not bélieve me. But if they are, then even if you do mnot believe me, at least believe the deeds, that you may recognize and see clearly . ..” By nature it must be completely Thorough. “I . . . am a jealous God.” “You can not serve two masters.” “Thou shalt love . . . with all thy heart, soul .and mind.” “With my whole heart have I sought thee.” The result of suech faith is Hygenic. “If we confess our sins, he . . ..cleans us from all our unrighteousness.” “Believe and you shall be saved.” Since “no one can lay any foundation other than that which is already laid namely, Jesus Christ,” such a faith alone has the power to cleanse, to drive, to lead, and to teach man the way to God.

tween the two sounds, some people saying “ah,” and equal numbers saying “‘aw.” "~ For example, in the speech of the _countiry as a whole these words are 'in group one (ah): Cog, jog, clog, flog, grog, agog, eggnog. These words are in group two (aw): Bog, dog, frog,. hog, log, catalog, dialog, epilog, monolog. " These words occur with either ‘‘ah’” or *“aw.”’: Fog, synagogue, demogog, pedagogue. ; Thus, in Standard American speech, one might hear: He was - grahggy from too much eggnahg; so, when he came to a jahg in the road, the fawg obscured his vision, and his car hit a lawg. e Most dictionaries recognize and sanction these differences as good American usage. A few, however, such as Funk and Wagnalls’ and Winston’s, list only the ‘“‘ah’’ sound in all the words. This is inaccurate and unrealistic reporting, another instance of the way in which some dictionaries still dwell in the ox-

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BODY CHANGES WITH AGE

HEAL'I‘H problems change as persons grow older. With in creasing years, the tissues in general become more dry. The process is so gradual that it can scarcely be noticed. Ability to repair injury lessens. Wounds heal: more slowly. Broken bones knit with grefiter difficulty. The tissues are less elastic, and the skin, partly from drying and partly from lessened elasticity, becomes wrinkled. The mounting years decrease the strength and endurance of the muscles and the speed of reaction. The" vision, hearing and memory become impaired, and changes occur in the digestive system, the- heart, blood vessels and kidneys. None of the changes mentioned above needs cause great concern, but simple adjustment to them is necessary. A man of forty would be foolish to run a mile as he did at twenty, or a man of sixty or seventy would be equally foolish to play thirty-six holes of golf on a hot day as he did at forty. Because the digestive system cannot “take it” like it did in youth, the older person should be careful to eat foods which are easy to digest. The stomach should, not be overloaded. Since drying. of the tissues is normal in later| years, it is desirable not to drink too much water as this places a burden on the digestive system: and the kidneys. : ~ If people would enjoy their years after forty-five, they should give thought to the decreased capacity of their functions and organs and save them accordingly. Ry o

CANCER OF THE BREAST APPROXIMATELY one-fifth of all cancers in women are 10-cated -cated in the breast. Cancer in this organ should be discovered early because of its accessibility. From seventy-five to eighty per cent of breast cancers can be stopped with prompt treatment. , Cancer of the breast rarely occurs under twenty-five years of age. It is most frequent between forty-tive and fifty-five. After fifty-five it is less common. _ A flattening in some one portion of the breast is a suspicious sign. Any irregularity which was not present before, calls for attention Slight inward puiling of the nipple is not rare and also should not be neglected. An abnormal secre tion or discharge from the nipple is sometimes present. Itehing. with eczema, which is present on one breast only, may be signiti cant. ‘A careful and periodic examination of the breast is desir able with the possibility of can cer in mind.

If the early signs and symptoms are ignored until the cancer cells have spread to the glands in the armpit or elsewhere, cures still can be obtained, but not so mauny Cancer of the breast offers a par ticularly good opportunity to make an early diagnosis and to perform a thoroughly satisfactory surgical removal.

It is most unfortunate when women, who have the slightest suspicion. of breast trouble, put off their visit' to a physician because they are afraid they might be told they have a cancer. Delay might be fatal.

Thus, by return to God through the only avenue open to man, can he maintain Spiritual Balance ¥

Next week: The Banner has been fortunate in obtaining “The Bible Today,” a weekly feature based on the uniform International Sunday School lessons, and written by Rev. Louis D. Newton. Dr. Newton is one of the South’s leading churchmen. He is pastor of the Druid Hills Baptist Church in Atlanta, and the author of numerous articles in religious and lay publications. :

These lessons will be brought to the readers weekly beginning next week.

Farmer’s Food Bill

Farmers in the United States spent $2,750,000 for food last year, approximately one-eighth of all the sales in retail food stores, the bureau of agriculture economics reports, When the farmer pays high prices at the food store, parity prices go up for food products he has to sell, unless the prices of nonfarm products have declined enough to offset the rise in food price. Using 1910-14 averages as 100, the bureau points out that the index of food prices paid by the farmer has averaged 228 since June, 1948, as compared with 114 for 1935-39. The lowest annual average was 00, recorded in 1082,