The Daily Banner, Greencastle, Putnam County, 19 August 1966 — Page 4
4 TIm DaHy^nn«r» Indiana
Worry About Religion?
— Not These Teachers
THINK StSSION—Jtaytnofid English (right), rilracMr «f th» MC social scionca program, riiscussos with his staff material la ha •nod in an upcoming textbook. Council writes, prepares art, anti prints doxens of textbooks for primary and secondary grades.
Written Especially for Central Press and This Newspaper MENTION of religion in the public schools always raises hackles in a land where separation of church and state is a fundamental principle. It’s an area that educators have tended to push aside or at best give a passing glance because of worry shout legal action or the disapproval of the citizens. Tot today youngsters in elementary schools with a total enrollment of 90,000 are studying the role of religion as one of the major forces which has shaped history and society. The material is psrt of the hew social science program under development by the Educational Research Council in Cleveland. It's part of a course In which youngsters study the Interrelated nature of philosophy, government, geography, social structure, economics and history. • o o “CRITICISM: of the course has been rare, - gays Raymond English, director of ERCs social science program. The course Is used In Catholic, Lutheran and Quaker schools as well as the public schools. Religious history Is generally taught on the Ugh school level tecanse of • faeBef that elementary school students lock the ability to comprehend the subject. "Although some educational psychologists would not agree, we feel that a youngster should understand the various ways ethical and moral values are formed while his mind Is free of the emotional problems which beset adolescents, - English said. A youngster with a wide background in religion will be able to bring reason to bear when he is faced with new ideas about how man ought to behave, English feel*.
In the ERC program, religion is touched upon lightly at the fourth grade level and then is examined in depth in the fifth grade. The children study the religious Ideas of early civilisations, the effect of Hinduism and Buddhism in Asia, Greek philosophical ideas, the development of the one-God Idea by the Jews, the role of Christianity and the rise of tht Modem faith. Pupils study both the similarities and differences in religions and discover how Greek and Judeo-Christlaa Ideas have been major factors in iettling the pattern of Western culture. • • • "RELIGION has helped to shape our cultural heritage, - English said. "Therefore, it la important that the student Understands the reasoning behind various religious beliefs and the effect these beliefs hive on the attitude and judgment of these who hold them. - With the presentation of religion as bne of * number of controlling ideas Influencing Western culture, the student learns that the dholee between good and evil can be nude on ethical as well as religious grounds. "He teams this at a in bis Ufa where he is beginning to live with the conflict between h belief In naturalkia and h belief In direct divine Intervention. “As he begins to understand religious and moral values, his thinking begins to show a rational consistency. He Is better equipped to make critical judgment of the values held by himself and others.” ERCs social science program for the sixth grade is not yet complete but it is planned that by the end of the sixth year, students will have studied every major religion. Future plans call for a return to the subject in the last years of high school.
Gardner Testifies Jury Puts State
For Senate Group WASHINGTON UPI — Another top administration official Thursday denied implications that President Johnson has been “derelict” in combating the ills plaguing the nation's riottorn cities. Secretary John W. Gardner of Health, Education and Welfare defended administration programs in testimony before the Senate subcommittee on executive reorganization. The panel Is trying to determine the effectiveness of $13 billion in federal aid to U. S. cities this year. *1 cannot find this Congress nor this administration derelict in its attention to the problem,” Gardner told the paneL Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, DN. Y., a subcommittee member, has accused the administration of failing to spend enough on urban aid programs. Gardner said the administration did not consider mere spending a solution to city problems. “I think we should be particularly wary of the old American habit of spending a lot of money to still our anxieties,” he said. Atty. Gen. Nicholas Katzenbach had told the panel that the administration was spending $13 billion in 1966 in direct urban aid to transform cities into what the President calls “masterpieces of civilization.” But he said there still were 30 to 40 cities where tensions could burst into rioting at any time.
ixcisa On Spot SHELBYVILLE. UPI — A Shelby County grand jury has recommended an investigation to determine why Indiana atate excise police did not respond when asked to help Shelbyville police in an inquiry into reports of gambling. The jury ended a two and onehalf day session by delivering a report saying it found “evidence of gambling operations in Shelbyville, the full extent determined,” while interrogating 33 witnesses. “There is evidence of the control of such operations by persons and organisations outside Shelby County,” the report said. The report said Shelbyville city police tried to get help from the excise department but met with “failure.” The jury instructed that a copy of the report be sent to Governor Branigin. At Indianapolis, Abe Taylor, chief of the excise department, was not available for comment on the report. The department operates under the Indiana Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
Hospital Outbreak BOSTON UPI — More than 20 policemen were summoned to Boston State Hospital early today when mental patients began smashing furniture on the third floor of the reception building. No injuries were reported. There was no immediate indication what touched off the disturbance. Authorities said patrolmen and attendants spent 46 minutes quelling the outbreak. About 25 patients were involved.
Speck's Lowytr Wants Experts CHICAGO UPI—Prosecutors today studied a request that they join the defense in selecting a blue ribbon team of mental experts to examine Richard Speck, accused killer of eight muses. The unusual request was made Thursday by public defender Gerald W. Getty. Speck, 24-year-old sometime seaman, sat in a chair before Judge Herbert C. Paschen of Circuit Court and Stared blankly at a table while Getty entered six motions on his behalf. Getty asked specifically thatj six psychiatrists and two psychologists be named to determine Speck’a mental condition on the night of the murders, and also his capacity to stand trial. Under the proposal, the panel members would not be called upon to testify against each other in case of disagreement but would file a majority and minority report. They could also call in colleagues for consultation during the examination. “We want to get away from the spectacle of psychiatrists battling psychiatrists,” Getty said. Paschen did not comment on tha request, but continued the hearing until Sept 1 after John Stamos, first assistant state’s attorney, said the prosecution would need time to study Getty’s motions. The prosecution would be allowed to select half of the eightmember paneL
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Moon Pictures Puzzle Scientists PASADENA, Calif. UPI — U. S. space scientists were puzzled today over a “marked” difference in the quality of pictures taken of the moon’s backside by Lunar Orbiter. It suggested a malfunction in one of the two cameras aboard the spacecraft. During the readout of additional photographs scheduled this morning, scientists hoped to determine whether the degradation — or deterioration — was progressiva or merely a fluke. Project Manager Clifford R. Nelson answered affirmatively when asked if the apparent malfunction were progressive and thus permanent it might mean a major setback in the Orbiter 1 mission. The first series of photographs were flashed to earth Thursday, showing an area along the east rim of the moon which is partially obscured from the earth’s view. The sharpest and clearest pictures revealed distinct craters, long, narrow valleys and depressions on the surface of the moon. “The low resolution pictures are 1,000 times better than Lunar S’S,” said Dr. Lawrence Rowen of the U. S. Geological Surrey in comparing them to the Soviet Union’s accomplishments. Glossy prints showed perhaps hundreds of small craters of about 100 feet across and dozens of larger craters which Rowen said “may pose a problem for manned landings.” Lunar Orbiter was traveling 133 miles above the lunar surface when it took the photographs of the region designated “site zero”—primarily a phase to check out all systems. As a result of the degradation, Project Manager Nelson said, “we do not plan to take additional photographs until we get to site A-l.” Site A-l is one of nine potential landing sites for American astronauts. Photographing them is Lunar Orbiter’s primary mission to help scientists select the most favorable location.
s u p r ' r ^ t r J [; : \ ENT A l ^ HEALTH a s s o r i a ’ i n n
Judy Brad-
en, 17, Green-
castle. I am going to miss the trips to the beach. Also, my summer job at the Drug
Store.
Steven Cox, 6 B a i nbridge. I am oing to miss y job at Pauw. No, it isn’t the jinoney, I am going to iiniss, I enjoy vork. Also,
the vacation. This summer we
went to Cincinnati.
Jerry Von- . , : - Tress, 13, | Greencastle. I don’t know. Having a vacation, I guess. I en-
joy being gjp out of school, |g||§
and I won’t *
enjoy going i*
back. I have too much fun in the summer, and I don’t like
schooL
{By Roberta Roesch the type of Women Who five WHY do women who could their time to community Wotk, qualify for paid jobs in the the Pennsylvania, Survey found business world settle for unpaid that nine out of 10 of the volun-
teers studied were over 39.
Financially fiteenre
Most of these women were married, and the greatest majority came from 4 home with
financial security.
But one of the findings that interests me most is that one out of 10 of the women waa finding sufficient opportunity to give her time and talent not only to an unpaid volunteer post but also to paid work in
business.
(If you would like to reOeivk a list of addresses to which to write for information on volunteer jobs send me your request and a stamped, self-addressed envelope in care fo this news-
paper, j
volunteer posts?
As increasing numbers of women follow the signs that say “Jobs,” the question “Why be a volunteer?” is one that is
posed rather often.
Then, once the discussion gets rolling on “What kind of women are today’s volunteers?” and “Why do they make this choice?” three additional ques-
tions generally follow.
Question No. 1
First, does a woman become a volunteer because she seeks short-term “busy” work instead of a full job commitment? Second, does a woman become a volunteer because she hopes a certain post will give ““^jjher community status?
Car with New York
license making a “U” turn at comer of Walnut and Jackson streets . . . Did you know that Big Walnut creek below U. S. 36 had polluted water in July, and numerous fish were killed? Readers, please keep The Banner informed of any new item, regardless of how immaterial you think it might be. This item appeared in a newspaper foreign to Putnam County . . . Anyone interested in a safe? It is on display on 2nd floor of Courthouse. Age unknown, but it used to be in Clerk’s office. County Commissioners have been trying to get rid of it . . . Parking ticket lying on sidewalk on S. Jackson street . . .
Ex-Marine Seeks Congress Sent
INDIANAPOLIS UPI—Henry W. “Michael” Holt, a former U. S. Marine who operates an Indianapolis hairdressing salon, launched his independent campaign for the 6th District congressional nomination Wednes-
day nght
Holt told about 200 persons who assembled at a meeting at a southside residence that he will campaign vigorously in the cities and towns of the district in an effort to defeat the Republican and Democratic nomi-
nees.
Holt qualified to seek selection as an independent by getting 902 signatures of voters on a petition. Among his platform planks is one saying he will “urge the formation of a congressional aubcommittee whose sole purpose would be the detection and prevention of the taxpayers’ dollar finding its way into the treasury of an unfriendly power.”
Third, does a woman become a volunteer because she prefers to give her time to op-
portunities to serve?
There is no stock answer to cover every situation. But two recent studies have come to my desk that deal with this sub-
ject.
The first of these studies, brought to my attention by the Institute of Life Insurance, sug-
state gests that one out of four
women who have time to spare, prefer to spend it in behalf of a
worthy cause. Serious Matter
The study also reveals that the women who seed volunteer work do so in a manner that is neither fleeting nor frivolous. The second survey of the subject, completed in Pennsylvania for the Governor’s Commission on the Status of Women, points out just as clearly that volunteer workers do not take on jobs to fulfill a passing fancy. Most of the women surveyed had Served in a volunteer capacity from 10 to 20 years. The Pennsylvania report also shows that volunteer workers almost universally aspire to be doing something of value to fill community needs. Of the 417 women questioned, more than half said they worked as volunteers because they wanted to help others. One out of four made the statement that she wanted to use time constructively or devote her potential to a worthwhile purpose.
AUeri
TMiM|or’i View By JANET STAI R
School day* arc coming, and
all of the Stores are back-to-school sale*.
School supplies are perhaps the most Important, but, following in 4 very close second place, If not tlsd for first place in interest, are clothes. Even furni-
Reserve Beard Fires Last Shot
WASHINGTON UPI — The
holding Federal Reserve Board (FED)
has fired its last available shot in the battle to curb a national credit boom. The prospects for
a bullseye were doubtful. The FED has raised reserve
ture and other things are being requirements required against featured. time deposits to the statutory Younger pupil* are fascinated limit of 6 per cent in a move
with tha wide array of pencil boxes, bright notebooks, and othfer school supplies available. Of course, a child’* first day of school IS the climax of many preparations. Sometimes
to limit the money banks have
available from loans.
Last December the FED increased reserve requirements from 4 to 5 per cent as interest ll 16 rates continued to spiral in the
parents have to extinguish fear: face of excessive demand for put into them by veteran school-; cre dit. Neither this move nor A 6 * 1 "* 1 - ’ others by the government and Clothing advertisements are j i en( jers have effectively dam-
aimsd at thS older pupils and pened demand .
parents of the younger ones;
sine* Sometimes they (the chil- j The l atest reserve increase dren) couldn’t care less about foll °wed the fourth hike in nine Stich matters. Sometimes the; months for the P rime interest promise of a new outfit can get rate ’ an increase to 6 per cent a first-time schooler to quit; b y ma i° r banks - FEDs move Such a habit as biting his fin-; was billec l as an effort “to gerhSilS. reinforce the anti-inflationary Desks and furniture for the ; effects overall monetary
pupil* ar* made available for restraint.”
Marks Defends Flying Newsmen WASHINGTON UPI — The director of the U. S. Information Agency USIA Wednesday defended his program of flying foreign newsmen to South Viet Nam at government expense to see American efforts there. Director Leonard Marks told the Senate Foreign Relation* Committee that the program was started last year to give foreign correspondents a better understanding of U. S. nonmilitary activity. Hie total dost of thfc trips by 30 to 39 newsmen was about $50,000 he said. He said the agency had found that in some instances reporting on Viet Nam in the foreign press had been based oh lack of information or *n misinformation. “The best way to correct this situation is to enable reporters to go to flic seen* of fill story, ask questions, and Sle for themselves what is happening, Marks said. No American newsmen were involved, Marks Imphasized, and the correspondents taken to Viet Nam Are free to decide What to report.
anybody interested.
BY THE WAY: Wouldn’t it be nice if the birds would fly south
instead of nesting in
around the city! ?
The FED hoped the addition-
al reserve requirement would also help stem price increases trees ; brought into the economy with
the higher interest rates.
N. Viet Rejects New Peace Plan TOKYO UPI — Communist North Viet Nam rejected another peace plan Thursday. This one was a joint proposal by Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines for a peaceful solution through an Asian peace conference. Hanoi, in a broadcast by the official North Viet Nam news agency of a statement in the official Nhan Dan newspaper, said the offer was “only a shop worn merchandise of the Johnson clique.” The North Vietnamese said the peace proposal was designed “to serve the U.S. war of aggression in Viet Nam.” It said leaders of the three Asian nations were subservient to “the U.S. devils.” , “They are bringing snakes into the home coop and helping the U.S. to invade various Asian countries, their own fatherlands included,” the statement said.
Some People Like The Status Imparted By Volunteer Posts. And only one out of all women surveyed admitted she viewSd volunteer work as a way to gain personal status. In answer to the query on
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