The Mail-Journal, Volume 5, Number 48, Milford, Kosciusko County, 1 January 1969 — Page 7

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New Year's Resolutions What type of new year’s resolutions are you going to make this year? Are you going to make a long list, then break them one by one before the first week has past? We’ve found the best way to keep resolutions is to keep the number down then put an extra effort out. Our resolutions this year are as follows: 1. To be a better neighbor —we all have our faults and neighbors aren’t only the people next door but those who ' live down the block, across town, elsewhere in the Lakeland area, or the state, or the nation and even across the seas. 2. To fix up, paint up, clean up come spring — just think what an improvement it would be if everyone in the

On Into Space ... Ever since the sands of time have begun to sift through God’s giant hour glass man has had to explore. And so it was with Apollo 8. But we heard several complaints from disinterested Americans about Apollo 8 and its mission. Football fans sent telegrams Sunday when the ColtViking game was interupted for a live telecast from the space craft. Christmas Eve it was the movie fans who were heard from as networks halted the evening’s programs to bring viewers a live telecast of the moon’s surface. Os course not all Americans were this disinterested in Apollo 8. Many of us were early risers last Saturday so as to watch the historic 7:51 launch to the moon. We watched, as many of the live and pre-recorded broadcasts as the holidays and our work schedule would allow and we were on hand Friday morning for the splash down. Those three brave men were in our prayers throughout their trip. For those of you who objected to the trip or thought it silly, what would have happened if Queen Isabella had not financed Columbus’ trip in 1492. Sure, he knew all about the ships he left Spain in, but he didn’t know where

The New Cabinet * Richard Nixon presented the members of, his cabinet to the American people and the world last week on te’evision. As the president-elect stated, this is the first time in American history that all the members of the cabinet were announced at one time and on television. With the one exception of George Romney of Michigan none of the men selected was very well known to the people of the United States. However, this takes nothing away from their abilities. „ When Woodrow Wilson became president the first time, he felt duty bound to William Jennings Bryan and offered him his choice of cabinet positions. At that time the Great Commoner had; millions of ardent fol’owers and at the beginning of the administration he attracted more attention than Wilson. He was made secretary of state for which he had little aptitude and resigned before the end of Wilson’s first term. Nixon had no desire to have anyone in his cabinet who had a great following of his own and might be able to attract more attention than himself. He

Five Area College Work-Study Programs Receive $90,213

WASHINGTON, December 26, 1968 . . . Five area colleges and

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Lakeland area would keep this resolution. 3. To put manners back to work — we’ve a’l become a little lax and it seems words like please, thank you and excuse me have gone into history. Many boys and girls don’t even know what they mean. 4. To slow down —ln this hurriedup world everyone has someplace to go almost every hour of every day. Soon we won’t even have time to sleep, at the rate we’re going. We all need to slow down and put first, things first and for the married man or woman it’s the family. Well, those are the resolutions this editor has made and you’re welcome to them too if you choose.

he had been when he returned to Spain. The men of Apollo 8 were using new methods of travel but they knew where they were going and now the whole world knows where they have been. Where would we be without Paul Revere and others who fought to free America? What if our forefathers had protested against the Revolution because they were not interested? What if those early Americans had refused to cross the mountains and make their western trips. Most of them went in search of new and better things, but they faced dangers in doing so. This is the way it was with the crew of Apollo 8. The famous artist DeVinci left many drawings and records of his experiments and beliefs on flight. Flying really got off the ground on that eventful day at Kitty Hawk when the Wright brothers made their famous flight and since that time, man has continually advanced in his knowledge of flying. We salute the men of Apollo 8 — Frank Borman, James Lovell, Jr., and William Anders —on their historic flight and hope more Americans will take an interest in the space program and in Apollo 9.

(Guest Editorial) had this in mind apparently when he selected his vice-president. But no one can say this is bad. The president of the United States is the man who must make the final decisions and it is well that his cabinet members are such that their minds can dwell on the needs of the administration and the country rather than on pleasing their personal following. It is altogether possible and very likely probable that a Humphrey administration would have shown a greater variance from the Johnson administration than will the Nixon? New problems have taken place in the nation and in the world. It would seem that the cabinet could have reflected some consideration of this fact. We doubt that this is the case. But surely this is no time to criticize. This is a time for hope and trust. Nixon has followed a pretty steady course since the day he announced-he was a candidate for president. We hope his actions as president are such that they bring to him greater acclaim than he received on November 5, 1968. — LaGrange News

of Education for approximately 370 students participating in their work-study programs, acording to Congressman John Brademas. The funds have been obligated for program operations during the first six months of 1569, Brademas reported. The institutions and their allocations are: Bethel college, Mishawaka, $9,600 for approximately 40 students; Goshen college, Goshen, $21,488 for 107 students; Grace Theological Seminary and college, Winona Lake, $29,400 for 108 students; Saint Mary’s college, Notre Dame, $8,325 for 40 students and the University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, $21,400 for 75 students. ‘ Federal funds will provide 80 per cent of the student payrolls, and a matching college, university or off-campus agency contribution will provide the remaining 20 per cent. For further information, students should contact the financial aid officer of their college or university.

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Know Your Indiana Law By JOHN J. DILLON Attorney General

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

'Small Estates Do Hot Need Probate'

Indiana law provides that small estates can be settled with no court action at all. To be “small”, the value of an estate’s assets may not exceed $2,000. The assets of an estate consist of assets held by the deceased person in his own right. What this means as a practical matter is that many estates are, by far, “small” estates because assets held by the deceased person during his life, in joint ownership with right of survivorship ownership, are not taken into consideration in determining the size of his estate. Nor is insurance on the deceased person's life (if payable to a named beneficiary and not payable to his estate) taken into consideration in determining the size of his estate. This law becomes meaningful when you consider that most married people will have their homes and bank accounts in joint ownership that will not be taken into consideration in determiing the size of their estates. »

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Where a deceased person’s assets are found to not exceed the limit of a “small” estate, the widow is entitled to the assets, and tjie law provides that they shall be delivered to her upon receipt of her affidavit showing: ' 1. that no petition has been filed for the appointment of a personal representative of the estate (an administrator or an executor.); 2. that 60 days have passed since the date of the deceased person’s death, and 3. that the value of the deceased person’s assets does not exceed $2,000. The affidavit must be honored by delivery of property by all

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IN THIS COLUMN I blay a fascinating game of looking into a crystal ball and prediciting events that 1969 holds fo| us. It is a game that you canj play by making your own predictions. 1) I predict the Soviet Union will continue throughout the year to test President Richard M. Nixon. This will go on in oil rich Middle East. Europe and other hot spots of the world. However, the bosses in the Kremlin will not go far enough to provoke a nuclear World War. Such an awesome use of nuclear missiles and weapons would destroy doth countries. 2> In foreign affairs, Nixon will not be a provocative war hawk as many believe. He will be cautious, build up the supremecy of American arms, but work for bridges of coexistence with the communist world. J 3) It is my prediction that the Viet Nam war will end after prolonged haggling at the Paris peace talks or if they fail, by secret negotiations with the enemy. Neither the USA nor North Viet Nam, in this strange, longest, and most costly war, will obtain a military victory. The USA will not withdraw entirely for decades to come from South Viet Nam. The Soviet Union, Red China, and communist nations have not departed an iota from their intent of forcing communism on the whole world. The cold war, breaking out in brush fires here and there, will continue, not only for next year but our lifetime.

of the following named persons. 1. Any person owing money to the deceased person; 2. Any person having custody of any of the deceased person’s property, and 3. Any person acting as registrar or transfer agent of any stock or bond or other evidence of a right that had belonged to the aeceased person. It must be emphasized that the preparation of the necessary affidavit is the making of a legal document, and that the services of an Indiana attorney should be retained for this important task. You and Social Security Q—My father plans to retire the first of next year. I am a junior in high school and will be 18 in April. Will my social security benefits stop when I reach 18? A—Your benefits will continue as long as you are a full-time student attending an accredited school. Social security benefits will be paid until you reach age 22, if you remain unmarried. Visit our office in January to arrange for your checks to continue if you will be a full-time student after you are 18.

4) I predict, despite end of the costly Viet Nam war, our economy will not be radically affected by end of the shooting war. CONSIDERING our gross national product is at an unbelieveable high of some SB6O billion dollars, the war is but a relatively small item of our output and services. Our economy over 1969 will be perhaps somewhat slower, and spotty, but I doubt this. Rocketing population and desire for consumer goods win keep employr ment at highest level in our history- i, 5) I predict that Indiana’s new Lake Michigan deep water port at Burns Ditch will be dedicated by spring. World commerce ships will go in and out of this magnificent new harbor. This port will have a highly beneficial effect on the economy of Indiana. in fields of shipping manufactured goods, coal, soy beans and farm product, world wide. This great port, with its fabulous network of connecting high ways and storage facilities, is but one step. We will go far in 1969 toward acquiring an enormous airport in northern Indiana to relieve O’Hare airport at Chicago, busiest in the world. 6> I predict Nixon will be a cautious President, getting along well with Congress. Both reflect a conservative trend in the Nation. Nixon’s cabinet is made up of not brilliant, but pragmatic businessmen. Wild experimental schemes will be toned down.

TO ATTEND INAUGURAL — Approximately 600 Hoosiers — includ i n g GOVERNOR-ELECT EDGAR D. WHITCOMB — are planning to attend the INAUGURAL of President-elect RICHARD M. NIXON in Washington, D. C„ next month. WHITCOMB said'his travel arrangements are indefinite because of the press of business involved in the transition of state administrations. But he is-planning to be in the nation’s capital for the INAUGURAL FESTIVITIES. FEDERAL MILK ORDER — The U. S. Department of Agriculture has issued anew INDIANA FEDERAL MILK ORDER which 'vill take effect JANUARY 1. The Indiana order covers the marketing areas previously under the Indianapolis and Fort Wayne milk orders, EIGHT NORTHWESTERN INDIANA COUNTIES previously under the Chicago re? gional order, and six additional counties. V SNOW COVERED ROADS — Snow covered road shoulders are DECEPTIVE, advises the Chicago Motor Club-AAA. This means, of course, that you should USE EXTREME CAUTION when it is nec essary to pull off the highway ti check your road map or for emergency stops. SNOW MAY HIDE A CULVERT, ditch or other hazard. ♦ * » WORD OF CAUTION — As SNOW PILES UP, so do related problems. Among these every year is the collapse of a number of snow-shovelers. If you are sure that YOU’RE PHYSICALLY FIT, go ahead with the snow-shoveling task, the American Medical Association says. But if THERE IS ANY DOUBT, AMA suggests: Get the job done some other way. HIRE SOMEONE or USE POWER EQUIPMENT. ’■ It is much LESS EXPENSIVE to employ these alternatives than to risk health impairment or death, AMA emphasizes. EVEN IF YOU ARE PHYSICALLY FIT, AMA notes, it is safer to use a SMALL SHOVEL, filling it only partly. If possible, it also is better to PUSH Tiffi SNOW rather than lift it. ♦ ♦ » NEW SCHEDULE — A new SCHEDULE OF OUTDOOR RECREATION fees and charges is announced by the Indiana department of natural resources, effective at state-operated properties January 1. THE CHARGES ARE EXPECTED to provide ADDITIONAL REVVENUE to help operate the prop- « — CTties under the same policy of “USER CHARGE” which was established when the INDIANA STATE PARK system was begun 52 years ago. PURDUE university will officially launch the year-long observance of its 1969 centennial with a CENT E N N IA L PROCLAMATION

Purdue University Is 100 Years Old

LUNCHEON on January 15 in the Purdue Memorial union. The luncheon will be the FIRST IN A SERIES of events throughout the year devcted to the university’s WOTH BIRTHDAY. GOVERNOR-ELECT EDGAR D. WHITCOMB will appear on the proclamation luncheon program, one of his first after his inauguration. 1968 Plant Analysis Summary LAFAYETTE — More than half the com plants submitted for analysis this year showed a deficiency in either' nitrogen or potassium, Eldon L. Hood, Purdue university agronomist in charge of the plant analysis work, reports. Os the 556 samples analyzed. 152 were found to be deficient in nitrogen and 149 were short on potassium. Magnesium shortages, perhaps temporary in nature or nutritionally induced, totaled 82. The micronutrients manganese and zinc were deficient in 16 and 12 samples, respectively. Hood points out that abovenormal rainfall during June created nitrogen deficiencies which would not otherwise have been anticipated. In 1967 nitrogen deficiencies were also widespread largely because soil moisture was inadequate to allow nitrogen applied to reach the plant roots. Analyses of soybean plants showed about 40 per cent of them were mainly short on nitrogen, potassium and manganese this year. A study of elements in short supply in alfalfa samples showed a need for continued emphasis on potassium, limestone, manganese and boron. The list of deficiencies, Hood added, indicated the average yield has less than an even change of having all elements in sufficient concentration in the plant. Hood said that diversity of material submitted from 59 of Indiana’s 92 counties was indicated by samples of com silage, fruit tree leaves, wheat, red clover, lawn grasses, pin oak, cantaloupes and onion, as well as com and soybeans. The agronomist describes plant analysis as “a diagnostic approach to soil fertility”. It goes hand-in-hand, he noted, with the soil testing carried on in the state soil testing laboratory at Purdue, which he heads.

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but overall there will be progress on all fronts. There will be sterner measures in dealing with crime in the street and the handful of revolutionists on our campuses and elsewhere who would tear our society up by the roots. The public is fed up to their necks with these activists who resort to violence. 7) GOVERNOR Edgar Whitcomb and his associates will face complex and difficult problems. The governor has advantage of a Legislature, both houses of which are controlled by his party. It will be a fallacy to believe that there will be any measurable relief either on state .or national levels in the taxes we pay. We demand )too much in way of services and overlook too easily waste in state government. Results will be, there may be a reported tax retrenchment on federal or state level, but the amount of money taken out of the taxpayer’s pocket will overall not be decreased. 3) I PREDICT NO relief in the tensions, turmoil and fears that beset us in a changing world. They will multiply during. 1969. Death in highway slaughter and violence will continue to beset us. It is amazing, however, how the human body and mind can adjust to these conditions and survive. 1969 will see fantastic advances in science, medicine and transportation. Overall, I predict 1969 will be a thrilling, challenging world in which to live. - .•.'.‘.'.■.■.■.•KW’.SV.V.'.V.WAWkVA