The Mail-Journal, Volume 5, Number 47, Milford, Kosciusko County, 25 December 1968 — Page 7

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EDITORIALS

Here Comes 1969 ... The days of December are slipping fast into the past and soon 1968 will be gone and we will embark on the year 1969. The first day of the new year is a busy one on the calendar. Especially for the football fans . . . Orange Bowl. Sugar Bowl, Rose Bowl .. . January is break-a-cold month and the way the Hong Kong flu is going around, it will probably be break-a-flu month.

First Be A Friend - Then A Host

There’s something new in partygiving this holiday season. It’s based on the idea that you should be —/ “First a friend, then a host.” In fact, this is the slogan proposed by the Chicago Motor Club-AAA for this season’s merrymaking. Traditionally, of course, the host plies his guests with drinks. But the tradition of banging the cups has come into conflict with the reality of the here and now — when people know that at least half of all traffic fatalities involve drinking. “We would prefer that party-goers not drink and drive,” said Gerald W. Cavanagh, president of the motor club, “but we know that many do. Although repeated over and over again, such slogans as ‘lf you drink, don’t drive’ seem to have little effect, particularly during the holiday season.”

Are Manners Out Os Date? (Guest Editorial)

What has become of yesterday’s good manners, and where have the two most eloquent words, “thank you” and. “please” disappeared? The lack of good manners, and more often, downright incivility is becoming more discernible, for the most part, among our young people. Somewhere along the line they have been permitted to grow uncouth after reaching their mid-H;eens. They appear to have forgotten the phrase, “what do you say?” that was drummed into their little heads as they were growing up. Our youngsters affect the manners of street urchins, probably because they feel it’s the sophisticated thing to do, or perhaps that it is an expression of independence.

Know Your Indiana Law By JOHN J. DILLON Attorney General

This is a public service article explaining provisions of Indiana law in general terms.

'Attention Motorcycle Riders'

The fun and the thrill of riding th? highways of Indiana on a motorcycle has long been a siren song to the residents of Indiana. The motorcycle achieved great popularity in the early 1930’s because of economy of operation and relatively low initial cost. This popularity continued thru the 'war years. After the war the use of motorcycles declined. How ever, the earlv and mid-sixties have seen a rebirth of the popu-

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In Corpus Christi, Texas, they have a New Year’s day swim to publicize the weather and Colorado has beef month during January. The year 1969 is designated as the “Year of the Silent Women.” All in all, 1969 promises to be a year of its own, when new headlines will be made as new leaders take over the county and state offices. God bless all in 1969.

This, of course, poses a problem for the host, Cavanagh added, and offered the following tips for being “First a friend, then a host”: —Do not press drinks on guests who will be driving. —Have a good selection of nonalcoholic beverages available. —Prove you’re a good host with a tempting display of food. —lnstead of mixing drinks, have a self-service bar. —Push food—and lessen emphasis on drinks—well before the end of the party. —Make it hon-alcoholic for the road. —Encourage a guest who has had too much to drink to sober-up before leaving, arranging his transportation home as a passenger, oi’ try to persuade him to stay overnight.

We’d like to think that many of our young people, who feel that respect for their elders went out with high button shoes, are afraid to let their early training show. Perhaps their contemporaries would think them degenerate if they showed any degree of civility. There are many parents today who actually are afraid of their offspring, and for that reason withhold correction for fear of reprisals. Good manners and respect have never gone out of style, and there’s nothing more refreshing than a teenager who goes out of his way to be polite and charming. One day these traits may mean his success or failure. — Weiser, Idaho, American

larity of the motorcycle. Because of the increased popularity of the motorcycle, I have tak c n this opportunity to discuss some of the laws regarding the use of motorcycles. The most important requirement for the safe operation of a motorcycle is the use of common sense. Motorcycles are small and light when. compared to today’s automobile. The power and speed of the modern auto-

mobile, along with the crowded conditions of our highways, show the need for alert motorcycle operation. Bo sure and stay out of automobile “blind snots”. Also, never stunt on the highways. The law requires that the operator of a motorcycle have a -egular operator’s license. You can only carry one passenger on a regular two-wheel motorcycle. If you desire to carry a passenger, you must have a firmly attached, regular passenger seat. This passenger seat can not be attached in a position that will interfere with the operation or control of the vehicle in any way. Also, neith°r the driver nor passenger shall carry any package or bundle which prevents the operator from keeping both hands on the handle bars. The operator of the motorcycle can only ride the machine by being astride the seat or saddle, and the operator must keep the headlamps illuminated at all tftnes when the motorcycle is in operation — this , means even in the daytime. The driver and the passenger must wear protective headgear and protective gloves, goggles or transparent face shields. The motorcycles must be in good working order — good brakes, footrests or pegs, and handle bars which come no higher than 15 inches above the seat or saddle. Finally, motorcycles can never be operated more than two abr a ast in a single traffic lane. This is a brief survey of the law regarding the operation of a motorcvcle. If the law is obeyed, you will find yourself having a great deal of fun with your motorcycle in relative safety. SOCIAL SECURITY AND YOU Q—l pay my hired hand SIOO monthly and also furnish his room and board. Do I report the value of this room and board along with his wages? A—No. Room and board furnish? ed in connection with agricultural wages does not count as wages for social security purposes.

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Indiana Farm Prices Up Slightly LAFAYETTE — Prices Indiana farmers received for their products and their purchasing power rose two and one per cent, respectively, from mid-October to mid-November. Purdue university agricultural economists and state-federal agricultural statisticians report that at mid-November the Index of Indiana Farm Purchasing Power stood at 72 per cent of its 1910-14 level. This was the same as of mid-November, 1967. The price rise for Indiana farmers ended a one-month slump which saw prices from mid-Sep-tember to mid-October down three per cent and purchasing power off five per cent. Grain prices generally were higher during the 30-day period, pushing the Grain Price Index up eight per cent to 177, the same as a year earlier. Corn led the rise, with prices up 15 per cent; soybean prices climbed three per cent; wheat prices rose eight per cent and oat prices went up three per cent. Hog and cattle prices led the Livestock Price Index decline which amounted to one per cent. Hog prices fell two per cent and cattle prices declined . one per cent. However, milk prices rose

HOOSIER DAY Intoxicants Cause Holiday Accidents By FRANK WHITE

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two per cent; lamb prices were unchanged. Farm price of Indiana eggs increased six per cent to a mid-No-vember level of 35.4 cents a dozen. This was 24 per cent higher than the November, 1967, price. Turkey prices were up five per cent and broiler prices fell three per cent. Indiana product-feed price ratios for the 30-day period: Whole milk-feed, down two per cent; butterfat-feed, down three per cent; egg-feed, up three per cent; turkey-feed, up two per cent, and broiler-feed, up seven per cent. The hog-corn ratio slipped 15 per cent to 17.9 to one. This means 100 pounds of live hog are equivalent in value to 17.9 bushels corn. The “normal” Indiana ratio is 14 to one.

National Defense Student Loans Allocated To Area Colleges

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Five area colleges and universities have been allocated a total of $19,004 for loans to students under the provisions of the National Defense Education Act, according to Congressman John Brademas. The institutions and the loan amounts are: Bethel college, sl,455; Goshen college, $3,464; Grace Theological Seminary and college, $1,313; St. Mary’s col-

HIGHWAY accidents climb in the holiday season of Christmas and New Year due to intoxication. The Hoosier Motor club, James W. Parks, executive vice president, an affiliate of the American Automobile Association, has t started an educational campaign to reduce traffic deaths resulting from driver intoxication. Hence, this editorial comment. Not only the neighbors, also offices, factories, clubs and other organizations decide party - giving is the thing to do. There’s no denying it, from now through New Yelar’s day, more alcoholic beverages will flow in more places than at any other time of year. While we’re very much in favor of comraderie and genuine good neighborliness, we also want our readers to enjoy the best of health in 1969. THAT’S WHY we’re asking party people to keep the safety of their guests uppermost in mind — especially their driving guests. We support the realistic approach to party - giving suggested by the Hoosier Motor club through its “FIRST A FRIEND . . . THEN A HOST” campaign aimed at reducing alcohol related traffic, accidents. The club says that if you’re first a friend to your driving guests you’ll help them to reckon with any bottled holiday cheer you serve. The first rule is to refrain from forcing drinks on motoring guests. Having plenty of starchy foods around during the party tends to cut down on the toasting and to

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lege, $1,357 and the University of Notre Dame, $11,415. The federal money will provide 90 per cent of the National Defense Student Loan funds of the participating colleges and universities. The institutions will provide 10 per cent matching funds. Information about the loans should be obtained from the financial aid officers of the institutions.

moderate the effects of alcohol. Tempting foods also enable your friends to stay with the party without overdoing it on the beverages. ANOTHER suggestion is to serve a variety of attractive nonalcoholic liquids — coffee, colorful fruit juices and other, soft drinks — long before the party’s end, topped off with a rich dessert. The Hoosier Motor club says the most important thing is to give guests at least an hour’s break from party spirits before they set out for home. And if a guest has over-indulged it is wise to arrange for his transportation home as a passenger. We urge all party givers to be A FRIEND . . . THEN A HOST to their driving guests — to assure them many happy returns. WORLD FAMOUS KARL Men- ■ ninger, 75, wonders if we encourage crime. He said, “Americans refuse to pay higher tax for better police and courts.” We tolerate roughly half of all crimes are never reported. Os those reported, 77 per cent are never solved. As for ‘correctional’ prisons, 30 per cent of all released inmates (and 75 per cent in some areas) are re-im-prisoned within five years, usually for worse crimes. Why such incredible inefficiency? "A likely answer is that people are just plain scared of crime and so, as a result, they either ignore or demand harsh retaliation.” THE THREE DAY pre - legislature conference, a trial run for the 1969 session focused attention

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BENEFIT FROM USDA — MORE THAN 79,000 low-income, persons in Indiana received FOOD ASSISTANCE from the U. S. Department of Agriculture during October, according to DENNIS M. DOYLE, midwest director of Consumers’ food programs. The total included 42,457 in 70 commodity distribution program projects and 36,652 in 20 food stamp program areas. ABOUT 50 PERCENT WERE WELFARE RECIPIENTS. » * * ‘SOBRIETY AND SAFETY BELTS’ — Acting state police superintendent ARTHUR R. RANEY, JR., urged Hoosier drivers this week to include “SOBRIETY AND SAFETY BELTS” in their HOLIDAY TRAVEL plans. Social drinking, he acknowledged, is accentuated during the holidays and may be directly responsible for the SHARP INCREASE IN ACCIDENTS at year’s end. He pointed out that accident investigation research indicates that some level of ALCOHOL is present and may be the primary cause in more than half of all vehicle SMASHUPS. • * * OFF TO COLLEGE — The FIRST WIDOW IN INfilANA to be paid by the Veterans Administration for going to school

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on seven women. The seven women, elected to the Legislature November 5, all attended the practice sessions. Mrs. Joan Gubbins, a Republican, Indianapolis, is the only member of the state Senate. Three Republicans were reelected to the House: Mrs. Henrietta Bailey and Mrs. Wilma J. Fay, both of Marion county, and Mrs. Frances Gaylord of Lafayette. Two new faces in the House will be Republicans Helen E. Achor, Anderson, and Doris Dorbecker, Indianapolis. ’Die lone woman Democrat in the Legislature will be Miss Anna Maloney of Gary who has served eight years in the House. ALL SEVEN OF these women who were elected in November place state finances, education, law, order and justice and mental,health highest on their list of study priorities. ABRAHAM LINCOLN in his speech to Congress in 1846 spoke some words that have always impressed me. He said: “When the dread day comes when our great Republic goes down to defeat and oblivion, it will not be from external aggression — all the armies of Europe led by the genius of Napoleon could not fight their way past the Alleghenies — it will be from the traitors within our gates." A TOTAL OF 832 men will be drafted into the armed forces in January, Col. Robert K. Custer, director of the Indiana Selective Service System, said. Nationally 26,800 men will be called to the colors. If physically able and eligible, chances are about one , in seven of being called to duty.

First Indiana Widow Goes To College

is MRS. TAMURA W. WUERTENBERGER of Bloomington. A student at Indiana university, she is working for a master’s degree under NEW LEGISLATION, effective December 1, which provides payments to widows of servicemen who died of service disabilities and to wives of veterans with permanent and total service-con-nected disabilities. Mrs. Wuertenberger, WHOSE HUSBAND CHARLES WAS KILLED IN VIET NAM ON JANUARY 17, 1968, became the first wife or widow in Indiana to receive educational benefits in the history of the VA. In addition to being a student, she is a busy mother to a seven-month-old child. She said, “I think all widows and wives should know about it because it is such a help.” * * ♦ CASH RETIRES — HAROLD A. CASH, Indianapolis, who designed and installed the original procedures for recording wages earned by workers covered by Indiana’s unemployment insurance law and who developed the system for paying benefits to the unemployed, will RETIRE DECEMBER 31, after 34 years of state service. aw