The Mail-Journal, Volume 6, Number 1, Milford, Kosciusko County, 5 February 1969 — Page 9

The PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY The Milford Mall (Eat. 1888) Syracuse-Wawasee Journal (EsL 1907) Consolidated Into The Mail-Journal Feb. 15, 1962 DEMOCRATIC ARCHIBALD E. BAUMGARTNER, Editor and Publisher XSBJfck DELLA BAUMGARTNER, Business Manager Box 8 Syracuse, Ind., —46567 fit Entered as Second Class matter at the Post Office at Syracuse, Indiana Subscription: 84.00 per year in Kosciusko County; 84.50 Outside County

Welcome To February ...

It doesn’t seem possible but the month of January has come and gone and February, the shortest month of the year, is upon us. It too, will slip by fast. This is American Heart month. Groundhog day was February 2 and it looks as if winter will continue for another six weeks. National pay your bills week is February 3-7. It is io aid in informing the public of the value of a good credit rating and the obligation entailed when using credit. National crime prevention week is February 9-15 as is national electrical week and national negro history week and Ferary 9 is William Henry Harrison’s birthday. He was the ninth president of the U.S. bom on this day

Boy Scout Week...

National boy scout week will be observed by area boys from February 7 through 13. The week is scheduled each year to focus community attention on scouting’s character development and citizenship training aspects. Watch for local displays and boy

Why Have Editorials?

We were preparing a program for a high school journalism seminar on editorial writing this week which brought us to the point of analyzing our own editorial policies on The Zionsville Times. We’ve asked ourselves the questions we plan to discuss with the high school students, to see if we can answer them satisfactorily for our readers. Why should newspapers have editorials? This was the first question. Editorials analyze and give opinions and suggestions for action, whereas pews in the paper should be objective and should not reflect the editor’s opinion or that of anyone else. News is the chronicle of what happens. Editorials should provide the additional service of being the watchdog for the community in providing information to stimulate thinking and action. They should point out flaws in the system, explain the<meaning of the news. Editorials may also be used to entertain, educate, examine, edify, elevate, expose, exemplify, and occasionally to evoke some conflicting opinions from its readers. Editorials should safeguard the public’s right to public information and opinions. They should stimulate readers to think and to take action on public issues. They should occasionally make people angry and should also commend and support individuals and organizations who are serving the community. Editorials should promote progress, safety, civic improvements, civic pride, community cultural activities. And they should be primarily local. Editorials should be positive and should offer suggestions for improvement of anything they criticize. Should editorials always be consistent ? We don’t think so. Ideas change. People change. More information becomes available which throws different lights on a situation. Foolish consistency in the hobgoblin of little minds,

CAPITOL COMMENTS With SENATOR i < VANCE j iSr Indiana •

President Receives Ample Advice

Reading the Washington newspapers the past few days has been almost like reading President Richard Nixon’s mail at the White House. Like all elected public officials, President Nixon gets a lot of mail. Being new on the job, Mr. Nixon gets an extra amount of mail, much of it coming from individuals and pressure groups who were unsuccessful in attempting to persuade former President Lyndon Johnson to adopt their cause. To make sure the President reads the mail, these resourceful people have their letters printed in the newspapr as part of fullpage advertisements. For example, one day last week the “Educational Committee to Halt Atomic Weapons Spread" was telling Mr. Nixon on page 11 that he should approve the propos-

EDITORIALS

ed nuclear nonproliferation treaty. Meanwhile, on page 7, the Washington, D. C.» Clearing House Association was reminding the President that as a candidate he had pledged on June 22 to make the city of Washington “a model of stability and law and justice in America.” If you are thinking about writing the President, do not give him any advice. He already is receiving more than enough while he slowly plans the legislative program for his administration. Some longtime Washington newsmen, who remember the excitement and activity that marked the beginning of President John F. Kennedy’s administration, have been wondering out loud what Mr. Nixon has been doing since he took office more than two weeks ago. Mr. Nixon did travel the one-

in 1773. Abe Lincoln, 16th president of the U.S., was born on February 12, 1809. Future Farmers of America week is February 15-22 and Susan B. Anthony day is February 15 in honor of the birthday of the woman suffragist. The Elks will celebrate their 101st birthday on February 16 and Catholic book week is February 16 to 22. The Mardi Gras will be held in New Orleans on February 18 for those who are going south and the celebration goes on for two weeks preceding that date. Ash Wednesday is February 19, George Washington’s birthday is February 22. The first president was born on that date in 1732.

scout activities. Most troops attend worship services together in uniform as part of their scout week observance, others wear their uniforms to school all week. We congratulate the scouts on their birthday.

(Guest Editorial) the poet says. t We feel a newspaper must take a stand on the big issues in its community. The writer should study all the facts available, be sure he has information on both sides of the question and then go ahead. What influences the editorial writer? Editorials are influenced by readers, friends, community leaders, people who want something said, but can’t say it themselves. It is, therefore, the editor’s duty to keep in contact with all parts of the community and not limit himself to those who think like he does. The writer should be a part of the community and should reflect the opinions, feelings and pulse of the people in the community. What should an editorial not do? An editorial should not be destructive. It should try to make something creative out of conflicts and disagreements. . An editorial should not be frivolous with serious matters and should not preach or moralize. But should try to give direction and leadership. An editorial should adhere to the first commandment for newspapers: Thou shalt not be dull. An editorial should not go off hallcocked. It shouldn’t be out on a limb with half truths and partial information. _ . — What is an editorial writer’s responsibility ? It is, we feel, to keep informed —;to keep current —to be positive—to write for the good of the community—to be flexible—to be honest—to be sure he has both sides of a question. Whether we can always meet our own standards is still another question. But these are the policies, the goals and the reasons for having editorials. And perhaps it is good to review them occasionally for our readers and ourselves. — Zionsville Times

mile route up Constitution Avenue from the White House to the Capitol twice recently, once to meet with the House of Representatives and then to meet with the Senate. In a brief speech in the Senate, he indicated he too has been reading those “open letters” in the Washington newspapers. He told us that he would need our advice as well as our consent. President Nixon already has started struggling with those difficult decisions which probably will convince him that President Thomas Jefferson was correct when he called the Presidency “the splendid misery.” During my ten years as your Senator, I have watched three other men struggle with the problems which only the President can decide. I understand as well as anyone President Nixon’s difficult task. And I share the sentiments of the Democratic Majority Leader of the Senate, Mike Mansfield of Montana. Senator Mansfield told the Republican President, “we want you to know we will do everything we can to make you a good President, because we feel that if you are good and/or great, the nation will benefit.”

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Know Your Indiana Law By JOHN J. DILLON Attorney at Law

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

Guardianships

Where an individual is incapable of managing his own affairs, the courts may, upon proper application, appoint a guardian to take charge of the ward’s person or estate. Once appointed the guardian has plenary power to act in the place of his ward in almost every wav. He can collect money, pay bills, even make out the tax returns for his ward. Such guardian is bonded by the court and required to file an accurate accounting relating to his service as guardian. He may only do such acts as are authorized by the court. When the guardianship is terminated, either by death of the ward, cr because the ward now can take care of his or her own affairs, the guardian must then file a final account, and on approval by the court, turn the assets over to the person entitled to the same. The most common need for a guardianship is when, due to old age or infirmities, one can no longer transact ordinary busi-

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ness affairs. No approbation is attached to a person having a guardian because of old age and v many people who are unable to handle their affairs should look favorably on having a guardian manage their affairs. As a matter of fact, in this manner many estates are preserved from charlatans who prey upon older people. Guardians are also appointed for minors, the mentally ill, and habitual drunkards. To be under a guardianship does not mean the ward is insane, and carries no legal stigma. Many times a “power of attorney” is used instead of a court appointed guardianship. I’ll write later about “powers of attorney” but, suffice to say, like dynamite they should be handled very carefully. A guardianship is therefore a very useful legal method of managing a person’s estate. If you feel some member of your family could benefit from a guardianship, contact your attorney for more explicit advice.

SHOULD MY church be a refuge from the U. S. turmoil and controversy and my pastor concern himself only with spiritual matters? Or should my pastor and church membership speak up and be in the thick of such present day issues as civil rights, war in Viet Nam, the war on poverty, and other issues of the day? In one form or another this dilemma confronts the church people of Indiana and the nation. There have been some notable examples of this struggle within the church in 1968. Episcopal minister, the Rev. Cotesworth Pinckney Lewis found President Lyndon B. Johnson in his congregation at Williamsburg, Va., and said some bitter words about Viet Nam war. He said the public was appalled that there were three times as many civilian as military casualties and most nations of the world looked upon the struggle’s purposes as being neocolonialism. L. B. J. left the church looking grim. One church official described the sermon as being “exquisite bad taste” and Governor M. E. Godwin, Jr., of Virginia apologized to the President. In Baltimore, the Rev. Philip Berrigan, a Catholic priest, and the Rev. James Mengel, a Protestant minister, led in pouring vials of blood over draft records “to illustrate that with these files begins the pitiful waste of American- Vietnamese blood. In Englewood, N. J., a Conser-

Hartke To Scrutinize Apollo > 9 Space Shot WASHINGTON, D. C. — Senator Vance Hartke announced recently that he will go to Cape Kennedy February 28 to view the launch of the Apollo 9 spacecraft. Immediately following the launch, Hartke will go to the Manned Spacecraft Center at Houston, Texas. He will return to Washington on March 1. Hartke will make inspection tours of both the Florida and Texas space facilities operated by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Hartke has criticized NASA planners for not spelling out America’s space goals after the moon landing was completed. “I want to take a first hand look at our space facilities and talk with some of the key men in the space program outside Washington about our future plans for space exploration,” Hartke said. You And Social Security Q—My husband and I both work full time. I’ve been told that I can receive social security retirement benefits only on his account. Is this true? A—No. As a wife, you are entitled to receive payments based upon your own work or on your — husband’s record, whichever pays the higher amount.

vative rabbi “forbade” members of his congregation to vote Republican for that party he said was using “racist” tactics. FIFTY INDIANA ministers created a stir by signing a big advertisement bearing a heading “The Church Speaks.” It called upon Hoosiers to vote for U. S. Senator Eugene McCarthy for President. Evangelist Billy Graham was invited to speak before the National Council of Churches at Miami, Fla. He put up an eloquent appeal for the Old Time Religion. It would recognize God as Creator, man as sinner, Jesus Christ as atoning for sins, Bible preaching and existence of hell. The NCC trend was interpreted as heading for the so-called Social Gospel. Proponents said if Jesus Christ were practicing his ministry in the world today he would be “where the action is”, the struggle in the ghettos, the Poor Peoples March and the like. The World Council of Churches gathering was enlivened by militant youth. Among the some 800 resolutions offered was a populal one condemning the United States for a war making role in Viet Nam. THE INDIANA COUNCIL of Churches committees are “up to their necks” in attacking the social ills of our day. It will be urged to support a direct primary to nominate candidates for principal state offices. It engaged in a statewide effort to defeat pari-mu-tuel betting referendum in the November election. The vote against

OTHERS DON’T KNOW — You KNOW what your intentions are at an intersection, says the Chicago Motor Club—AAA, but other drivers and pedestrians don’t. Always SIGNAL WELL IN ADVANCE for stops and turns. ♦ * ♦ BAND ON TOUR — During the mid-year break in classes, a touring band of 65 students from PURDUE university made a 10-day concert appearance at the San Sebastian fair in SAN CRISTOBAL, VENEZUELA. It’s the FIFTH band tour of South America in SEVEN YEARS. Ar on previous tours, all costs are borne by the South American sponsors. The bandsmen returned to Purdue in time for the start of second semester classes February 3. * * ♦ AEROSPACE FORCE CREATED — The United States air force has CREATED what it calls the AEROSPACE FORCE to plan, develop and carry out its operations in aircraft, missiles and spacecraft. It is a MIXTURE of WEAPON SYSTEMS in a blend calculated to thwart an aggressor’s chances of success via any or all avenues of attack through Aerospace. Aerospace is defined as "The total expanse beyond the earth’s surface,” Master sergeant BILL MOORE, air force recruiter, Fort Wayne, explained. * ♦ ♦ ANNUAL MEETING — The annual meeting of the NORTHEAST INDIANA MENTAL HEALTH AND RETARDATION PLANNING COMMISSION has been set for Wednesday, Feb. 12, in Fort Wayne. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. The planning commission areas include: Zone A—Huntington, Wabash, KOSCIUSKO and Whitley

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counties; Zone B — LaGrange. Steuben, Noble and DeKalb counties; and Zone C—Adams, Allen and Wells counties. * * ♦ FOUR MILLION HOURS — . Northern Indiana Public Service Company’s 177 electrical operations department employes have completed 4,000,000 MAN HOURS of WORKING SAFELY— no injuries experienced over a period of 11 YEARS and THREE MONTHS. * * * WOMEN NEEDED — Women college graduates are urgently needed by the US air force to serve as commissioned officers according to an announcement made this week by Sergeant Moore at Fort Wayne. He stated, "Upon completion of a 60 academic day officer training school, these young ladies will be placed in highly responsible technical and executive positions.” College graduates and seniors who are interested may obtain further information relative to WOMEN’S OFFICER TRAINING by visiting the air force recruiting office at 1034 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. SAVINGS BOND SALES DOWN Joe Ettinger, chairman of the Kosciusko county U. S. Savings Bonds sales for December were $44,272 compared with $54,334 for the corresponding period of last year. The state’s sales for December were $10,838,995 and sll, 093,212 for a like period of 1967 —a loss of 2.3 per cent. Thirty-nine of the state’s 92 counties reported sales gains for the' month when compared with sales of December 1967. GIVE... «• bmiw win Ur. HEART ( >.) FUND \B<~

pari-mutuel betting was 709,000 “No” to 626,000 “Yes.” The Council voted affirmatively to put the organization squarely in the middle of the effort to meet the urban crisis. It dug into the Kerner report to muster support for action in regard to Civil Disorders. The Indiana Inter-reli-gious Commission on Human Equality, launched by the Council in cooperation with the Indiana Catholic Conference and Jewish leadership. It will be in action by mid-summer. The Indiana Council of Churches is offering staff counseling on the opportunities in the military services and to those who for conscientious reasons will not do armed combat service. A top official of the United Church of Christ proclaimed that revolution is our business. “The Protestant magazine “The Christian Century” urged churches not merely to condone, but to promote interracial marriage. Some clergymen wandered through the “hippie” colonies of San Francisco and New York and praised the teenage “pot” users as the present day version of the early Christians. Pizza Pie and Coke were used in communion. I ENCOUNTER in the church I attend those who want the minister to stick tightly to spiritual matters. Others want the church on the firing line in politics, civil rights, and other struggles of our times. They call for “situation ethics” rather than firm notions of right and wrong.