The Daily Banner, Greencastle, Putnam County, 20 March 1965 — Page 3
Let’s Look at Fluoride
by Martin Kruse The question of fluoridation in the Greencastle Water Supply was first brought to the city’s attention some ten or fifteen years ago. Much was said at that time and little was done beyond the -discussion stage. Now, however, we believe that the question should be presented to the public for further action.
"■ An interview with Howard Brackney, Superintendent of 'the Greencastle Water Works, -brought out several interesting facts, Mr. Brackney states that his office is constantly keeping a file on the fluoride situation in and around the United States. From investigations conducted in the past he made known the various costs of installing and maintaining a flouride system. The biggest expense, he said, would be man-power. There would have to be a man on duty 24 hours a day to constantly check the fluoride level in the water. The biggest surprise came when he mentioned the cost of installing the system. “Depending on the equipment selected, the cost shouldn't run more than $354500.'’ Mr. Brackney also mentioned that the operation of the water works would increase by 15-20 per cent. This is due, he said, by the corrosive action of fluoride in the pumping equipment. The pipes would be unaffected because the running water would prevent a concentration of the salt content. The cost of the chemicals involved would be $150-250 per „ month. Mr. Brackney stated that the fluoride system wouldn’t raise the taxes since the water works department isn't supported by the tax rate. However, he did • say that the water rates may eventually raise. The Superintendent stressed the word - “may”. - In addition, Mr. Brackney stated that approximately 50 -per cent of the utilities that have installed fluoride have discontinued its use. The discontinuation. he said, was apparently under pressure from •the anti-fluoride factions. Mr. Brackney closed the interview by stating that flouridation is a “definitely open issue and not one that is clos-
ed.'’
In a telephone interview with Dr. Charles Finkbinder. presi- . dent of the Putnam County Dental Society it was brought out that the association is “in .favor of and stands whole-
heartedly behind it.
- Recently a survey was taken .of 69 countries in the world and it was shown that fluori-
dation of water supplies being slowed down by
„factors: lack of piped water supply, economic problems and opposition from anti-fluorida-
tionists.
M hat is all the controversy over fluoride? Why are communities split apart when the • question of fluoride is brought
up?
Dental and medical authorities have conducted studies and . research into the supposition that fluoride will prevent decay of teeth. In Indiana for instance, a check of fluorine’s effect on teeth was dramatically brought to light when .children in Adams County, u here the water has a natural -fluoride content, were found .to have 61 per cent fewer cavities then the children in lower or none-fluoride content water
areas.
In Austin. Minnesota, dentists reported that since the fluoride solution was added to the water the decay-cut-back tn six-year-old children was as much as 70 per cent. However, local political opposition forced the discontinuance o f fluoridation and, dentists report. the decay rate doubled dining the next three years. The controversy was so great in Riverhead. New York, that
of artificial fluoridated water. The scientists were quick to point out that this did not mean that fluoridated water is unsafe. They added that the growth rate of cancer cells is abnor-
mal.
Another item that anti-fluo-ride groups have used is the fact that when the ratio of fluoride and water is greater than 1 part fluoride per million parts water, a mottling of the teeth appears. This mottling appears in the form of brown stains on the enamel. Doctors in Monmouth County, N. J., have warned residents in towns having fluoridated water not to use vitamin supplements containing fluorides because the mottling of teeth will appear. This again is the result of an excess of fluoride. More ammunition for the anti-fluoride groups comes from Australia where physiologists warns that giving each consumer an average amount of fluorides is not sound medical practice, because certain individuals may require specific dosages, or even none at all, to preserve their health. Along the same line, persons have shown up at water departments claiming to have an allergy to
fluoride.
One medical doctor stated that these groups have conducted a door-to-door campaign informing residents that sodium fluoride is an ingredient of roach powder. This, said the doctor, is common knowledge. The fight for fluoridation continues. The AFL-CIO circulated a publication urging fluoridation as part of its policy in getting local labor groups and other civic organizations to win favor for fluoridation. A health agency for an Ohio city was adviced by its legal departments that it can pass an effective and binding regulation to put fluoride in city water. The American Dental Association pointed out that this ruling opened a new way to enforce fluoridation. The opinion stressed that if the health department takes the initiative, the decision to fluoridate water supplies cannot be challenged by a referendum call by
voters.
tion, there would not be anyone there to correct it as there would be if the fluoride be placed directly into the city, water under city supervision. In a pamphlet published by the Indiana State Board o f Health, answers to pertinent questions are found. The following are a few of the questions and the answers found in that pamphlet. What is Fluoridation? It is the standardization of the fluoride content of a public water supply. Progressive communities use this method to reduce dental decay amoung their children.
Is it Safe?
Fifty years of scientific research has proved fluoride in public water supplies to be safe in every respect. What are the Benefits? Children born and reared in areas where fluorides are present in the water have 60 to 65 per cent less cavities and lose fewer permanent teeth. Is it Legal? Fluoridation is constitutional and has been so declared by local, state, and federal courts. How soon can benefits be
observed ?
After five to seven years of fluoridation, children in Indiana communities show less tooth decay. However , maximum benefits will be observed after children drink fluoridated water from birth through eight years of age — the period of tooth formation. These benefits carry over into adult life. Are controls necessary? Yes. Engineering controls are necessary in the handling of this chemical, the same as they are in handling of all other chemicals which are added to the water suply. What are the steps toward fluoridation ? The initative in such a program may be taken by individuals, local community groups, or governing officials. Local dentists, physicians, waterworks, and municipal officials
student teaching In the Business Education Department this 1
semester.
The Daily Banner, Greencastle, Indiana Saturday, March 20,1965
’hearts. such branches.
The 1965 yearbook The When the j ack 0 * spades fails | The board members reached I , r . . , ' . to drop, South cannot afford to an apparent agreement that i Minaret, and the spring supple- , , °
lead another spade at once, such a separate money —
ment went on sale last Wednesday. "That Was The Week That Was,” is the theme of this y e a r s ’ s yearbook. Pictures, and more pictures will remind the students of the past year’s experiences at GHS. A spring supplement will sports, schoolastic acheivements, The Torch Bearers, The
order
service would not be considered a branch bank, but decided to take a formal vote at its next meeting, tentatively set for
West would win and lead another club to knock out dummy’s king. Then, when the diamonds fail to break. South
would find himself with no way April 1.
of discarding his losing clubs. Joseph McCord, director of PROPER PLAN the Department of Financial After leading out the three Institutions, read a letter from top spades Souh should lead a the U. S. controller of Cur-
Sadie Hawkins Day Dance, and diamond to dummy’s ace. Then rency indicating that it does Commencement. This year, as he £ ets back to hiR han(1 b . v ruf * not consid€r such mone y order
in other years, the senior class a ^ ear t which Is exactMinarets with their names on ^ wbv be must leave at least
the front.
The Future Business Leaders ^
of America met last Thursday] Harold Mason, owner of Mamoming. Nancy Giddings, Busi-; son’s Jewelery, gave a lecture ness Club president, made plans about diamonds to GHS chem-
for the bake sale being held Saturday, March 20, at 8:00 a. m. at Sutherlin’s Appliances. The money raised from the bake
sale will help finance a $501 scholarship for a senior member The Science Club toured Malof the club. The seniors are also ! lory’s Plant at 4:00 p. m. on
istry students on March 11. Gene Akers, chemistry instructor, made arrangements for Mr.
Mason’s lecture.
Sheinwold On Bridge
By
Acquire Good Habits To Improve Discards ALFRED SHEINWOLD
National Men’s Team Champion
It isn’t necessary to work out all of your plans to the last
looking forward to the Business i 18. The members observed the
Club Banquet being held in capacitors are assembled. Wil-1 detail jf y OU acquire good habtheir honor. liam Ash and Kyle Miller are ; j n discarding, for example, co-sponsors of the Science make it your practice to discard The March issue of the Ink- Club. the cards that you don’t need in
pot went on sale Friday. This
versity Medical School a t find a good use, The Torch-Bearers a Bloomington on April 9. The which \\ ill be presented. mem bers will be accompanied
by their sponsor Jerry Chance.
edition covered many interestI ing events such as the upi coming “Sadie Hawkins Dance”
and play
on April 8 and 9. The fourth page is featuring a new column —“Heap of the Month.” This month’s heap was an old Ford owned by Pat Billingsley, a junior. He gives details of how he intends to improve his “pride and joy.”
one heart in the dummy. South can then lead his other diamond toward dummy. If West ruffs, declarer can play a low diamond from dummy and will easily wan the rest. If West discards instead of ruffing, declarer puts up dummy’s king of diamonds and ruffs a low dia-
mond.
West should discard again, but South can afford to lead a spade to force out the jack. South can ruff a heart return
service a branch bank.
However, McCord said restrictions should be put into the board’s final decision on t h « matter to require that the bank’s bond cover the agent or agent selling the money orders and that all money must be deposited by the next suc-
cessive day of business.
QUAKES SAN FRANCISCO UPI — Scientists at the California Academy of Sciences estimate there are more than 1 million
and lead a club to dummy to earthquakes annually with only
cash the good diamonds DAILY QUESTION
As dealer you hold: spades.
dummy’s long suit. This enables
The Medical Club is sending , you to keep other cards in the A, K, Q. 10. 9, 8. 7; hearts, none: members to the Indiana Uni- i dummy — for w-hich you may diamonds 8, 5; clubs, A 5, 3, 2.
about 700 of them enough to be lelt.
strong
The Tiger Cub varsity and B-team were honored at a banquet given by the Parents Organization, Tuesday, March
16.
Coach McCracken introduced the varsity members and presented a rebounding award to Ron Blotch and a free throw award to Mike Troyer. It was also announced that Gerald York was selected as honorary
Captain.
Mike Harmless received an
Mr. Ross Allee, proprietor of : the Merle Norman Beauty Salon, visited the Business English : class, Wednesday, March 17. i Diane Nelson and Mary Mishler ] posed as models while Mrs ! Allee demonstrated the correct use of make-up. She also pointed out the correct office dress, along with many other helpful hints on good grooming.
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What do you say?
Answer: Bid one spade. Do
To soften calousus that come from winter boot wearing, smooth petroleum jelly on
not consider a shutout b.d when roughened areas after oathing.
you have a full opening bid, including three first-round controls. You might easily miss a
biddable slam.
Mr. Neat, a representaive of the Indiana School of Automation visited the Business English class today. He discussed the future in automation and training in the field of Data processing. The students were
North
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In
tills hand, played last
month
in the annual
Intercol-
legiate Tournament, South wins the first trick with the ace of clubs and leads out the three top trumps. If he discards the
Branch Bank Vote April 1 INDIANAPOLIS UPI — The State Board of Financial Institutions yesterday discussed the question of whether a separate location established by a bank for the purpose of selling money orders is a branch bank and subject to regulations covering
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given the opportunity to see! “wrorthless" hearts from
award for being the B-team’s I bow 8 key P unch machine op- j ^g dummy he wall go dowai at leading rebounder. B-team coach erates - J his contract of six spades.
— I South will never need more Mrs. Bette Bertram attended than five of dummy’s diamonds, an Indiana State Supendsory He should therefore discard two
Hal Sampson also presented Steve Jones with a free throw award for the best percentage. At the end of the dinner,
Teachers Meeting, March 12, ] 0 f dummy’s diamonds and one
should be consulted for pro- senior players were presented < concernin S her student teacher, heart. He can even afford to fessional advice and assistance ! miniature gold basketballs by AT,oe ^ * oar ' n=, *—'■ 1 f “ ^
members from the Indi- ^ Gilbert Blotch, head
Parents Organization.
Staff
ana State Boaixl of Health are available for general consultation upon request. If it is
of the
Miss Deanna Summers. Miss discard two hearts and one diaSummers. a student at Indiana mond. But he cannot afford to State University, is doing her discard all three of dummy’s
AMERICAN LEGION DANCE Saturday, March 20 Daugherty's Combo
ORDINANCE NO. I. 196.'.
, . . AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TER-
decided that fluoridation i s , ritory to the city of greent he wanted in a community, action ^RD^D^'thf™on cTu*
cil of the City of Greencastle, Indiana, that the following described territory be. and the same Is hereby, annexed
when rust appeared in the fluoridated water, anti-fluoride groups pressured the city to discontinue the project dlspite the fact that local health authorities fully supported it and dispite the fact that consulting engineers blamed the rust on a high iron content of the wa-
ter.
Why is it that anti-fluo-ride groups are formed ? Lets look at a report on an experiment conducted by medical researchers in Great Britain Laboratory evidence Indicated that the growth of human cells is slowed by sodium fluoride The results were discovered When the scientists exposed Human cancer cells to a concentration of sodium fluoride
In the United States decisions to fluoridate are made by the
w a s population groups that control three the operation of community
water supplies. Four States (but only four) require a public referendum in every instance. Main, Massachusetts, N e w Hampshire, and Nebraska. These states are in an unenviable position since fluoridation is predominantly a scientific issue upon which the education of large numbers of voters is difficult. All other public-health measure* are administered by elected or appointed officials w’ho have an opportunity to become acquainted in detail with the specialized problems and the vocabulary of the measu r e involved. Legislative efforts were made in Massachusetts to drop the referendum procedure back from compulsory to optional status in 1964, but these efforts were not successful. One State, Connecticut, has proposed legislation that fluoridation be mandatory for water supplies serving 10,000 or more persons. This measure is at present on its way through various state publichealth and legislative channels. There are alternatives to water fluoridation. Low’ cost fluoride tablets are easily produced that will give the public a sufficient suply of fluoride. Even this has its drawbacks. In Hawaii a well publicized campaign was promoted to introduce the public to the tablets with free distribution. Ninty per cent of the parents began giving the tablets to their children. Four years later less than twelve per cent were continuing with the program. The fluoride tablet program is considered safe and effective if properly utilized. The fault of the program, then, lies with
the parents.
East Coast manufactors are producing a device which attaches onto a home owners water system and will release the required amounts of fluoride into the water. However, certain factious claim that this method is too u..sure. Should
should be taken by the municipal legislative body petitioning or directing the water depart- ;
ment to fluoridate.
In any community project, it is imperative to nave public acceptance and support. This j can be accomplished with the P. T. A. groups, schools, a a. d other organized community
groups.
As a final step, the municipality or water company must Indiana State Board of Health before beginning fluoridation, as required by Section 1752, Chapter 157, Acts of 1949. This request should include a copy of the resolution directing fluoridation, and a copy of the proposed plan of application and control. According to a list compiled by the Indiana State Board of Health, there are nineteen national and state organizations fully backing the fluoride movement. These organizations include the American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Association of Public Health Dentists. American Dental Association, Medical Association. American Public Health Association, American V’ater Works Association, C. I. G. (Executive Board), Indiana State Dental Association, Indiana State Medical Association, National Congress of Parents and Teachers, National Junior Chamber of Commerce, National Research Council, State and Territorial Dental Directors, State and Territorial Health Officers, United States Air Force, United States Army, United States Navy and the Unit/'’! States Public Health
Service.
In Putnam County the Put- j nam County Dental Association and the Putnam County Fluoride Society are strongly back-
to and declared to be a part of said City of Greencastle. Indiana, to-wit:— A part of the west half of Section 16 and the east half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 17. alt belna tn Township 14 North. Range 4 West, more particularly described as fol-
lows :
Beginning at a point In the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 16. Township 14 North. Range 4 West on the southerly right-of-way line of the C.C.C. & St. Louis Railroad, said point being two hundred (200' feet easterly of the easterly right-of-way line of Indiana Route 43 (U. S. 231): thence southerly two hundred (200' feet east of and parallel to the right-of-way line of Indiana Route 43 GJ. S. 231' to a point on a line between the intersection of the north line of the Monon Railroad and the east line of College Avenue, and the north line of Carp Street: thence tn a southwesterly direction along said line to the Intersection of the north line of Carp Street and the east line of Jackson Street (Indiana Route 43. U. S. 231': thence north with the east line of Jackson Street (Indiana Route 43. U. S. 231 > to thb north line of Frazier Street: thence west with the north line of Frazier Street to the west line of Madison Street: thence south on the west line of Madison Street a distance of three hundred sixty '360) feet: thence in a southwesterly direction parallel to the north line of the New York Central (Badger' Railroad to the West line ; of Section 16: thence south on said Section line to the south line of the 1 right-of-way of the New York Central j (Badger' Railroad: thence in a southwesterly direction with t he South line of the right-of-way of the New York Central (Badger) Railroad to the west line of the Rockville Road: thence south with the west line of the Rockville Road to the south line of Park (now known as Jacob' Street: thence west two hundred (200' feet: thence North parallell to ! the west line of the Rockville Road to a point two hundred (200) feet north of the extension of the north line of Elizabeth Street: thence east to a point on the existing corporation line of the City of Greencastle; thence northeasterly along said corporation line parallel to the north j line of the New York Central (Badger' Railroad to a point two hundred | (200' feet west of the west line of j Madison Street: thence north to the southerly right-of-way line of the C.C.C. A St. Louis Railroad: thence northeasterly with the said right-of-way line to the point of beginning SECTION H — That said Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after Us passage and approval by the Mayor of said City and legal pub- i licatlon according to law. PASSED and ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENCASTLE. INDIANA, on three readings on tills 8 day of March. 1965. RAYMOND S. FISHER, Mayor ATTEST: — C CLIFFORD FRAZIER, Clerk-Treasurer 20-lt
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in the Circuit Court of Putnam County. Indiana.
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ing the adoption of fluoridation ' was on the 2nd day of March. 1965.
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The Banner wishes to acknowledge the Indianapolis News, the New England Journal of Medicine, tbe Indiana State Doard of Health, the Putnam County Fluoride Society and the Greencastle Water Works for the assistance given in the preparation of his aricle.
Administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Mary Margaret Gross,
deceased
All persons having claims against said estate, whether or not now due. must file the same tn said court within six (6> months from the date ot the first publication of this notice or said claims win be forever barred Dated at Greencastle, Indiana, this 2nd day of March. 1965 Probate Cause No 10.487 Jack P Hinkle Clerk of the Circuit Court for Putnam County, Indiana Frank G. Stoessei *“ — *-13-20-3t
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