The Mail-Journal, Volume 6, Number 4, Milford, Kosciusko County, 26 February 1969 — Page 9

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Do You Use Safety Features...

Few car owners will deny the benefits of federal auto safety standards. But, says the Chicago Motor Club-AAA, many drivers are not taking full advantage of the safety features built into their cars. Many safety features built into cars work automatically for both drivers and passengers. This helps save many lives and reduce injuries. But, asks the motor club, how many mere lives could be saved and injuries reduced if all drivers would use all the safety features built into their cars? Observing that driving habits can’t be legislated, the club suggests that motorists ask themselves these questions about new and previously estab-

American Legion Observing Anniversary

At this time 50 years ago Legionnaires pledged themselves to 100 per cent Americanism and their commitment to freedom was born. During the coming year national commander William Doyle will dedicate their gift to the nation, a “lighting installation, with perpetual care, for the Tcmb of the Unknowns.” Plans are made that the switch to illuminate the tomb will be thrown dur-

Wonderful 'Squares'

Frank Borman, the man who (commanded) the Apollo 8 lunar orbit crew, is the kind of man who brushes his teeth regularly, uses the ZIP code on his mail and comes to a complete halt at stop signs. He’s respectful to his elders, kind to his wife and children and patient with his subordinates. He’s a temperate man, an outdoorsman and an. active church worker. He calls just about everyone over 21 sir or ma’am and he can talk about patriotism as unblushingly as he discusses the weather. He, John Glenn and other men like them are all these things —things that some so-called sophisticates in our midst think constitute a “square.” But as most will agree about Glenn, and probably will come to think about Borman, these men are by no means square as> cynics use the term. “There’s no lace on Frank Borman’s space suit,” a top official of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration says. “I think history will

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

This is a public service aiticle explaining provisions of

Indiana law in general terms.

Commander In Chief ■ Indiana

Last week I pointed out the governor of the state is the commander in chief of the armed forces of the state. Without such forces the governor and the courts could be powerless to enforce the laws or maintain order. When all other peaceful means and civilian law agencies have tried and failed to enforce the laws and maintain

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order, 4 the final recourse is for the governor to call the Indiana National Guard to state active duty. " After a determination by the governor that an emergency, in fact, does exist he will issue a proclamation making reference to the emergency requiring the calling out of troops, setting forth his authority to make such a call

lished safety standards: Do you fasten your seat belt every time you drive? Do you ask your passengers or children to fasten their seat belts ? Do you use your turn signals every tim you turn or change lanes ? Do you make sure that all doors are locked from the inside before you drive ? Do you use your interior and exterior rearview mirrors continually as you drive; particularly before pulling out of parking places or changing lanes? Do you keep your windshield washer reservoir filled with cleaning solution and anti-freeze in winter months ?

Unless drivers use the safety features built into their cars, says the motor club, little can be done to guarantee fewer accidents.

ing the Legion banquet for Congress in Washington next month. A commemorative American Legion postage stamp is to be issued and will fall within this period. Local Legion and Auxiliary units are also planning special observances and are holding special projects in honor of the anniversary. We congratulate the Legion on it’s 50th anniversary.

prove that if people in the future could pick the man they think should have been the first on the moon, Frank Borman. would have to be one of them. He has it all to be,B national hero, and to deserve the honbr without letting any- . one down.” / Borman is a tough-minded perfectionist and he knows his demanding job better than any man alive. Yet he has the patience and tolerance to be understanding and gentle with others. Yes, there are those who will view a John Glenn or Frank Berman, for all their assets, and still contend they’re “squares” because they pay so much attention to so many important things, get involved and work hard at being good citizens. But thank God for squares! It’s this kind of people who have put the nation where it is today, and will keep it great in the future. — The Lawrence (Kan.) Daily Journal-World

and ordering the Indiana National Guard to assume military control of a specifically designated territory. The proclamation also states that the purpose of the military control is to assist civil authority in the control of such military district and setting out the exact date and hour that the same is to begin. The governor then issues an executive order to the adjutant general (his chief-of-staff), indicating the action he has taken and ordering to active state duty certain elements of the Indiana National Guard. The particular units and numbers of troops is normally left to the sound judgment of the adjutant general. The executive order should also state that all elected and appointed civilian officials will continue to conduct the affairs of their respective offices; that no effort to supersede civil authority will be made unless the same breaks down; and that no undue encroachment to inherent civil rights will be imposed under the guise of expediency. and Social Security Q—l understand the social security tax rate went uo beginning January 1, 1969. What are the new rates? A—The new rates are 4.8% on wages and 6.9% on self-employ-ment. SUWII (ED C«OSS helps u « * help!

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CAPITOL COMMENTS With SENATOR A VANCE HARTKE/O ~ / Indiana *

Hartke Proposes Medal To Honor Servicemen

WASHINGTON. D. C. - Senator Vance Hartke (D-Ind.) will introduce legislation Monday to provide for a new medal to be awarded oosthumously to the relatives of members of the U. S. armed services who have died as a direct result of battle in Viet Nam and all other armed conflicts. The medal would be known as the Supreme Sacrifice Medal and be presented to ♦he widow or next of kin. Families of fighting men who died in earlier wars or anv armed conflict would be required to apply to the deoartment of defense to receive the medal. Hartk« said: “Those brave men and women who have given their lives in the service of our country are this country’s greatest heroes and they, and their families, deserve recognition in excess of that which is currently being bestowed.” Hartke stated that the Purple Heart did not adequately reflect the heroism and sacrifice of those who have lost their lives in battle, nor did it adequately honor the serviceman’s family.

HOOSIER DAY

Public Opposed To Vehicle Inspection Low By FRANK WHITE

POOR PEOPLE’S MARCH

“Considerations of cost should not deter us from enacting this legislation,” Hartke said. “I am confident that the cost is relatively small compared with the new found honor and dignity that the Supreme Sacrifice Medal would bring to thousands of American homes that have been so saddened by cruel wars,” Hartke added. Indiana Farm Prices Up LAFAYETTE — Prices Indiana farmers received for their products rose two per cent from mid-December, 1968, to mid-Jan-uary, report Purdue university agricultural economists and state - federal agricultural statisticians. Indiana farm purchasing power increased one per cent during the 30-day period. This was the second consecutive 30-day period in which Hoosier farm prices and purchasing power increased. The rise be-

tween last mid-November and mid-December was one per cent for both prices and purchasing power. As a result of the most recent increase, the Index of Indiana Farm Purchasing Power stood at 73 per cent of its 1910-14 average and was the same as of midJanuary, 1968. The Indiana Grain Price Index increased three per cent to a level of 187, which is one per cent below the figure of a year earlier. Oat prices led the commodity price rise, climbing six per cent. Wheat prices were up five per cent, corn prices up four per cent and soybean prices two per cent. The Indiana Livestock Price Index rose one per cent. Contributing to this were higher hog prices — up five per cent; higher cattle ©rices — up one per cent, and higher lamb prices — up six per cent. Partly offsetting was a three per cent drop in the price of milk. Farm price of eggs continued its rise. A six per cent increase brought the price to 40 cents a dozen — 29 per cent higher than at mid-January, 1968. However, turkey prices fell nine per cent to 20 cents a pound, and broiler prices were unchanged at 15 cents a pound. Indiana product-feed price ratios during the 30-day period: Broiler-feed, up seven ped cent; egg-feed, up two per cent; hogcorn, up one per cent; turkeyfeed, down four per cent; whole-milk-feed, down three per cent; butterfat feed unchanged.

A RADIO STATION poll resulted in about three to one of those contacted opposing the new Indiana motor vehicle inspection law that was to begin January 1. Some declared it would be a graft and a shakedown of already belabored taxpayers. As I recall Governor Edgar D. Whitcomb, in his campaign speeches, did not endorse the new motor inspection law- He said he would look into it and have his task force look into it to see whether mandatory inspection is needed. The law is a reality and arrests for non-compliance will begin by June 1. Before recording how I feel on the subject, here are the highlights of the inspection program. The Department Vehicle Inspection Director is Willard L. Walls. He has had an important career on state police and in state motor vehicle department. Approximately 2,500 official vehicle inspection stations have been licensed. They are new car dealers, garages, service stations, repair shops, equipment and mechanics. THERE IS A PROVISION whereby political subdivisions, firms or persons, owninfg 10 or more vehicles may be permitted to inspect their own cars subject to state rules and regulations. An estimated three million vehicles will be inspectedThe license plates ending in 1 or 2 must be inspected by the March 31 deadline. Deadlines for other digit end-

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HEAD LIBRARIAN — Ray R. Suput, librarian for the Freiberger library, Case Western Reserve university, Cleveland, has been named head librarian at Ball State university. He has had 22 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE in several different phases of library work including technical service, cataloguing, reserve books, circulation and reference work. He also has worked in education, law, engineering and other professional libraries. sS C * OUTSTANDING FARMER — TOP AGRICULTURAL LEADERS from throughout Indiana, plus two past recipients of the INDIANA OUTSTANDING YOUNG FARMER award are scheduled for participation at Saturday’s banquet in North Manchester to honor the 1969 FARMER. The North Manchester Jaycees are hosts for the event. WILL ERWIN of Bourbon, and winner of the national OYF award in 1958, will serve as forum leader. MISS KITTY NESIUS, Goshen’s Junior Miss, will provide entertainment forthe banquet. * * ♦ AFFECTS HOOSIER JOBS — Senator VANCE HARTKE re-in-troduced in the senate a bill which would ESTABLISH MANDATORY QUOTAS to limit steel imports into the United States from foreign steel producers. Last month, Japanese and European steel producers agreed to voluntary restraints or limitations. Their action came as a result of

19 Bayh-Unes A Jjy FROM WA Bayh Speaks Before National Chamber Os Commerce

WASHINGTON, D. C. - “There are issues in domestic and international politics that are so vital and necessary to everyone that they transcend the area of partisan politics; the direct popular election of a President is such an issu'>,” said Senator Birch Bayh before the National Chamber of Commerce. “It is not just important to every American Democrat, or to every American Republican, but to every American that he be able to cast his direct vote for the Presidential candidate of his choice.” Bayh stated that he felt that this resolution was the most significant piece of legislation before the 91st Congress. The Senator complimented the

ings on 1969 plates are: April 30 for plates ending in numbers 3,4, and 5. May 31 for 6,7, and 8. June 30 for 9 and zero. COST OF THE INSPECTION is $2.50 per car. The inspecting station will retain $2 of this and 50c will go to the state to maintain the inspection program. Inspection stations will be licensed annually. THOSE WHO think this inspection is a farce are due for an awakening- The inspections will be rigid. Fcr instance tires and wheels must meet 11 specific points to pass. The brake inspection will be exacting. HERE IS MY COMMENT on this vast, upcoming program of motor vehicle inspection. The committees and members of the 1967 legislature who passed the law, made an exhaustive study of motor vehicle inspection. The aim is to reduce appalling traffic toll on Indiana highways by having motorists keep their vehicles properly equipped and in good operating condition. AT THIS WRITING more than 1,300 Indiana motorists had been killed in 1968. The national traffic tell will run in excess of 53,000 this year, the National Safety Council estimates. The study showed that the many states now with motor vehicle inspection had materially cut the traffic toll. Os course we can have graft in any operation of the 'government if we do not see that we

Arrests Made For Cooking Marijuana

an identical steel quota bill introduced in SEPTEMBER, 1967, BY SENATOR HARTKE. “I prefer voluntary restraints, but these do not provide sufficient protection for the more than half-a-million steelworkers in the United States and our American steel industry,” Hartke said, “especially in Indiana.” INDIANA RANKS THIRD among states in steel production. In 1968, 17,920,000 tons of steel were produced in 20 Indiana steel mills, or 13.7 per cent of the total produced in the United States. $ ❖ « STATE POLICE MAKE DISCOVERY — State police criminal investigat o r s discovered SOMETHING NEW with the arrest of three men this past week end for violation of the 1935 narcotics act. Bruce C. Bachman, 19, Peru, one of the trio arrested, had been COOKING MARIJUANA LEAVES down to a concentrated form and inserting the substance into capsules. Over the week end he had been teaching this special process to a “friend” who happened to be a state police detective working undercover. The officer made the arrest after learning how Bachman was able to reduce the drug to capsule form. State police superintendent ROBERT K. KONKLE reported it was the first known case of its kind in Indiana. He explained that marijuana in this concentrated form is known as “HASHISH” and, although commonly ingested this way in Asia, it is not usually eaten in America.

Chamber of Commerce on being one of the first organizations to take an official position of supporting direct popular election of the President. Senator Bayh said that there would be a great deal of work necessary for the passage of this 2Sth amendment, but expressed confidence that the next time he talked to the National Chamber of Commerce it would be about their mutual accomplishment rather than their mutual challenge.

don’t have. A study in states that have periodic motor vehicle inspections shows that from 10 to 25 per cent of today’s cars are being driven with brakes that obviously are dangerous or faulty. It is estimated that eight out of each 10 cars have brakes that are in need of some kind of service, whether it be a simple adjustment of the shoes or a complete lining replacement. YOU AND I, as motorists keep our cars in repair. It angers me to realize that there are a lot of careless and indifferent operators of motor vehicles who drive with one headlight or other car defects that can kill us. If I keep my ear in gcod running condition, why should they not do likewise? I am used to saying and doing unpopular things. Please put me down as in that one-third of Hoosiers who believe that compulsory motor vehicle inspection is necessary. I am willing to pay my $2.50 per car for such inspection once a year. I want to know what is wrong with my car that might cause a fatal accident. I am also willing to expose and fight against this car inspection becoming a racket. THIS MOTOR VEHICLE inspection should be the first step to other improvements. For instance, why not have car and driver licensing expire on the birthdate of the owner or operator- That would save the big jam at the beginning of the new year to get licenses.