The Daily Banner, Greencastle, Putnam County, 26 January 1967 — Page 3

League Of Women Voters

Th« Indiana Council of Churches, with which the Put- ^ nam County Council of Churches is affiliated, along with the .League of Women Voters of Greencastle, would like to bring several legislative matters before our citizens. The first of these is the problem of Judicial . Reform. We suggest no final , answer but do urge your thought and opinions voiced to your legislators. Indiana courts suffer from '• numerous ills. The Supreme * Court and the Appellate Court * virtually function as equal heads of one judicial body. ^ Traffic courts are widely acknowledged to render unequal treatment. Half the tickets is‘sued by the State Police fail to . show up in any court. Human frailty is not the only cause of r . these troubles. No method has been developed to understand what is going on so that rational decisions can be made. For example, the Justice of the Peace courts, established by the ; State Constitution, have no centralized records kept of ] their existence, let alone their proceedings. Further, legisla- ■ tors faced with appeals to establish new courts have re- ; sponded in a haphazard way re- * suiting in such an imbalance . that Warren County has one . .court per 8,000 persons, while * Lake County has one court per * 65,000. Finally, we sacrifice ju- * dicial experience wtih impun- * ity. No judge on the Supreme » Court since 1945 has served ) more than twelve years because ; swings in partisan majorities at election time have deposed ; them. In breaking in their re- ‘ placements a great cost is exacted from the judicial system. ! The issues of judicial reform ' ean be divided into three areas: * 1) Selection, Tenure, and Re1 view of Judges; 2) Structure of * the Courts; and 3) Other Administrative Matters. Each of . these areas bears upon the ef- * ficient and impartial adminis- * tration of justice leading the courts to be viewed by the pubHe as having integrity and in- * dependence. The selection of men for the bench Is clouded by pay and tenure issues. The best local attorneys simply do not come forward as candidates largely be- ; cause of the short tenure and < the low salaries. Few men forty ' years of age, with a thriving practice, will make the sacrifice. Most candidates for the office, therefore, are either young men without an established practice, or they are elderly, wealthy men who can afford the office. Indiana judges are selected

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in one-third of the cases by the governor because of vacancies occurring between elections. In the beginning of our Republic most all judges were appointed by executives. The Jacksonian movement a century ago altered the practice by introducing the popular election of judges. This method, it must be admitted, depends usually upon a small group locally pushing forward a candidate the electorate is urged to support. So whether judges are appointed by governors or elected locally they are initially put forward by some small group of men. The governor, who has the reputation of his party at stake, may be more responsible in his selec-

tion of judges than a local, anonymous group. The public may really be better served by the executive appointment system than by the partisan election system. The retirement of men who prove to be no longer competent has not been dealt with in a procedurally satisfactory manner in Indiana. California has a plan which commends our attention. Court structure should allow for integration of the court system, better geographical distribution of the courts, and provision for frequent consultation among judges across the state so they can harmonize their opinions and procedures. An in-

tegrated court system would make some courts subordinate to others and unify all courts in a given circuit. On January 12th a bill embodying the results of the Indiana Judicial Study Commission was submitted to the Legislature. Let’s make our views known on the question “What reforms will help attract the most qualified local attorneys to the bench, so that citizens in all localities will have new reason to place high confidence in the Indiana Judicial System?” You can speak personally with legislative representative, John Thomas, this Saturday, January 28th, 8-9 a.m. at the Greencastle Savings and Loan Co.

Finustle News By Mrs. Maude Brothers. Correspondent The coming tourney has been ed the song services and enjoythe main news of the day. Con- ed the program of Harry Mart-

Foreign News Comment

By K. C. THALER LONDON UPI — The long tried, increasingly controversial Anglo-American “special relationship” is at the cross roads. Prime Minister Harold Wilson has stated that a change already is in the making. Coming months will determine how far Britain’s labor government is prepared to go in this switch of policy, away from the United States and towards Europe. With some encouragement from the Europeans, a drastic shift now appears feasible for the first time in post-war history. The “special relationship,” a term ascribed to Winston Churchill, stemmed from the close war time Anglo-American alliance. It blossomed into nuclear cooperation and an affinity of political interests in the post-war period. Outlining Britain’s future policy concept, Wilson recently told the assembly of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg that a Europe reinforced by Britain could “speak from strength to our Atlantic partners.” Wilson’s support of a sweeping push toward Europe has the formal backing of the Conservative Party. That makes it an all-British move. The scope of this development will depend on whether Britain is accepted into the European community. But the disenchantment with the Anglo-American special relationship is more than a passing whim on present indications. It has come under increasing criticism lately by British commentators who have recried it as mere myth and have been

urging the government to recognize it for what it is rather than to go on living with a “phantom.” The critics, reflecting a growing section of British thinking, argue that the United States has for some time past attached declining importance to its relationship with Britain. Anglo-American cooperation is one thing and a very important one that will go on, the ar-

gument goes. But this cooperation need not be considered as stemming from “an exclusive or in any way mystical bond.” The Times of London has argued that there would indeed be small reason for regretting the passing of the special relationship. The price demand on both sides is too high and ignores the separate interests of both countries and the relative weakness of Britain.

National Window—Opinion

(By LYLE WILSON) President Johnson’s recommendations for legislation to deal with strikes which threaten irreparable damage to national interests are about 12 months overdue. The President committed himself to such legislation in his annual message to Congress a year ago. Since then from the White House: Nothing! This situation of much promise and no action is an invitation to congressional Republicans to protect the national interest with legislation to deal with unbearable strikes. LBJ did not mention legislation of that kind in his annual message to Congress a fortnight ago. There were other notable omissions in that message. The President did not repeat last year’s request that Congress repeal Section 14-b, the right to work section, of the Taft Hartley Act. The mood of the new 90th Congress is not friendly to repeal, and that may have been Johnson’s reason for ducking that issue in his annual

message.

gratulations to the winners and we are very proud Roachdale went so far. Mrs. Bea Beams was a luncheon guest of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hurst at Greencastle, Friday. Barbara Ann Beams was a visitor of Suzanne Leeke Friday evening and Saturday after-

in and his Old Fashion quartet at the Somerset Church Sunday evening. Mrs. Bee Beams visited her aunt Mrs. Lucille Williams of Greencastle Saturday. Mrs. Williams was recently discharged from the hospital following a heart attack. Mrs. Beams entertained Mr.

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noon she visited Janetta and and Mrs. Ralph Runyan for

Rita Beams. Mrs. Osa Grider’s funeral was

Sunday supper. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Beams

Reelsville School News

January 23 was the beginning of a new semester. Mrs. Nuzzo, foreign language teacher, who had a leave of absence for one semester, returned. Mrs. Kirk the substitute, was honored by each of her classes. She received flowers and gifts. There will be classes in modem math for parents in this area whose children are taking math in grades 7-12. These classes will be held for four weeks on Wednesday night from 7 to 9 p.m. Mr. Gentry will conduct the classes. The seniors are planning the itinerary for their trip to New York and Washington. They

have received a list of plays on Broadway that they might see. Reservations are being made for hotel rooms. Mrs. Bennett and Mr. McClure will be the

chaperones.

A new student came to Reelsville from Indianapolis. His name is Scott Howell. Scott lives at Ivanwalt near Cataract Lake. We hope that he will enjoy going to school at Reelsville. We would like to congratulate Cloverdale on their victory at the County Tourney. We would also lik^ to commend Roachdale on the- fine fight they put up against the Clovers.

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Gov. Rockefeller Has New Son NEW YORK UPI — Mrs. Nelson A. Rockefeller, wife of the New York governor, today gave birth to a 6-pound, 2-ounce son in Lying-in Hospital. Rockefeller reported everything was “fine” and that mother and child” were resting comfortably.” The child is the second for the Rockefellers. The first, Nelson Jr., was bom May 30, 1964, at the same hospital. A spokesman for the governor said Rockefeller took his wife to the hospital by taxi from their Fifth Avenue New York apartment. An aide said the child was bom at 5:30 a. m. Est and that the governor and his wife had not picked a name yet. Mirs. Rockefeller, the former Margaretta Fitler Happy Miurphy, has five children from her previous marriage. Rockefeller also had five children from a previous marriage.

Philadelphia beauty Dodie Marshall has signed with producer Hal Wallis to star with Elvis Presley in “Easy Come, Easy Go” at Paramount.

Hobbs' Case Up To Texas Court

held Tuesday afternoon in the and family were recent visitors Perkins Funeral Parlor. of Mrs. Bea Beams and family.

Mrs. Bea Beams and Barbara, Mrs. Nona Routh, Mrs. Mary V. Clodfelter and Mrs. Maude Brothers attended church in the Baptist Church of Roachdale

Sunday morning.

Mr. and Mrs. Dick Kelly and AUSTIN. Tex. UPI The children, Dave, Kathy and Brad Texas Cou ’ rt D f Criminal Apvisited Mr. and Mrs. Orville' p ea i s has taken under adviseFosher Monday evening and men t the matter of whether to helped Mr. Fosher celebrate his sen( j convicted embezzler Arnold ninety-first birthday. q. Hobbs back to Indiana to Mr. Leonard Boiler has been serve additional time on a 15on the sick list. | year sentence. The little tots got their first The court probably will rule experience of school Monday ( within the next few weeks.

when school opened for the kindergarten class. A number from here attend-

John Myers On Two Committees

He can reverse the field at any time, of course, by means of a special message. There will be organized labor pressure for

repeal.

The National Right to Work Committee, with headquarters in Washington, D.C., contributed much last session to the process of educating the voters on the meaning of Section 14-B. The committee is satisfied now that there is no early possibility of repeal. In that confidence, the committee has developed a positive program of its own, four proposals for federal laws to limit compulsory uniforms in all of the states. No. 1 of the four and the proposal likely to be most controversial would deprive compulsory labor organizations of their exemption from income tax. Voluntary unions would retain the exemption. Labor unions are forbidden by the corrupt practices act from spending for political purposes. Lenient courts have determined, however that when a union spends to elect or to defeat a political candidate, the expenditure is educational, not political. The unions enjoy a protected position. An educational organization may not spend for political purposes and retain its tax exemption. But a labor union which is forbidden to spend for political purposes under any circumstEinces may, in fact, spend millions of dollars and claim it as spending for political education. This strange situation could be corrected by appropiate federal legislation.

Hobbs, 40, former manager of the Noble County Credit Union ; at Albion, Ind., was sentenced in 1958 in connection with a shortage of about $2 million. Ted Hirtz. an assistant Harris County district attorney, told the court Hobbs cost about 3.000 Indiana residents their life savings and should be sent back to

finish paving his debt.

Hirtz asked the court to deny Hobbs’ “attempt to hide behind

Shopping Guide WASHINGTON UPI—Offerings in the meat, fruit, and vegetable counters will be uneven this weekend. In some areas, markets report a good supply of fruits and vegetables, hut a slow-down in the supply of meats. A few areas, however report enough meats, but a slight decrease in produce items probably reflecting difficult weather conditions in many areas during the past few

months.

Shoppers should not have difficulty obtaining weekend steaks, especially the chuck cut. Otherwise rib and chuck roasts are available in good quantity. Chops and ham lead off the pork list, with loin roasts, and smoked picnics following. Lamb is mentioned by quite a few areas queried by the consumer and marketing service reporters. Leg cut roasts seem to be the best in supply. Eggs are noted as reasonable buys for this weekend too. Vegetables in good supply for weekend shopping are carrots, celery, lettuce, potatoes, and

tomatoes.

Fruits in plentiful supply are avocados, bananas, grapefruit and oranges. Nationally, canned salmon is a plentiful fish.

WASHINGTON UPI—House Republicans handed out committee assignments Wednesday,

and four Hoosier Congressmen: safe boundaries” and order him

were named to fill five spots. Freshman Congressman John T. Myers of Covington was assigned to two House committees, Agriculture and Government Operations. ■ Another GOP freshman, Roger Zion of Evansville, will serve on the Public Works committee. Veteran House member Charles A. Halleck of Rens-

extradited to Indiana. “Arnold Hobbs owes a debt to the people of Noble County,” Hirtz said. “If it had happened in Texas you would have him remanded to prison.” The hearing was on Hobbs’ appeal of an order denying his attempt to have set aside extradition ordered by Gov John

Connally.

Hobbs’ attorney, Vernon Fewell of Houston, argued that the

selaer was assigned to a new papers from Indiana requesting post on the Armed Services j extradition were inadequate, committee, and Richard L. that he is not a fugitive, that he Roudebush was assigned to the was not wanted when he left House Un-American Activities the state, and that his sentence

committee. j has been fulfilled.

Youth Admits Starting Fire LAFAYETTE UPI — Police disclosed today that a 16-year-old boy has been arrested and admitted setting a $65,000 fire Saturday at a bloc k-square building that formerly housed the Lafayette Stockyards. But the youth denied any knowledge of another fire that caused $225,000 damage to a lumberyard Monday only a block from the scene of the first blaze. Formal charges against the boy in connection with the fire were pending. Officials indicated that other persons were involved. But they added the youth signed a statement.

Two More Die In State Traffic By United Press International Traffic has been killing at an average rate of three a day in Indiana this year, and if the rate continues during the last few days of the month, January’s toll should wind up below 100. Last year after the month came to an end, 118 deaths had been recorded for January. This year with 25 days gone, the toll stood today at 74 compared with 104 a year ago. Two names were added to the fatality list of 1967 Wednesday. Henry Stanfield, 55, Indianapolis, died about three hours after being hit by a car on the west edge of Indianapolis along U. S. 36. Walton E. Herring, 51, Portage, was killed when he drove into the path of a freight train at a Portage crossing.

In Memory

In loving memory of Myrtle Littrell who passed away four years ago, Jan. 26, 1963. Children do not realize How deep is mother’s love, How wise they do not fully understand The goodness of her loving hand. And as they grow the long years through, That love for her keeps growing too. Until they learn the full extent Of what a mother’s love has meant, The heartaches she’s concealed within, How truly wonderful she’s been, These are the things we would say If Mom were with us here today. How we wish we could go back To the home place just once more, And find her waiting for us In her wheelchair by the door. But we know her pain is over, And an angel’s crown she’s won, I In God’s bright eternal city Just beyond the setting sun. Missed so much by Husband, Children and Grandchildren

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