The Mail-Journal, Volume 6, Number 6, Milford, Kosciusko County, 12 March 1969 — Page 9

PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY The Milford Mail (Eat. 1888) Syracuse-Wawasee Journal (Eat. 1907) Consolidated Into The Mail-Journal Feb. 15, 1962 DEMOCRATIC ARCHIBALD E. BAUMGARTNER, Editor and Publisher DELLA BAUMGARTNER, Business Manager Box 8 Syracuse, Ind., — 46567 Bl J Entered as Second Class matter at the Post Office at Syracuse. Indiana Subscription: $4.00 per year in Kosciusko County: $4.50 Outside County

Tornado Time . . .

March brings the first days of spring, basketball championships, step-ped-up activity on farms and an occasional day of inclement weather with thunder, lightning and maybe a tornado. So, the tornado season has begun. Last year Indiana experienced 15 tornadoes — eight fewer than a 15-year average, notes L. A. Schaal, Experimental Science Service Administration Weather Bureau state climatologist at Purdue university. Tornadoes in 1968 occurred on seven different days. The average number of days having tornadoes is 11 a year. Most tornadoes, Schaal reminds, occur in the late afternoon and early morning hours, but they can come anytime, day or night. Tornadoes usually follow a hot humid day filled or threatened with thunderstorms and associated with a cold front or squall line perhaps 100 miles to the west. Early in the season practically all Indiana tornadoes come from the west or southwest, Schaal adds, but later some come from the northwest. Only a few travel from the northeast, east or

March . . .

March came in last week like a lamb and we’re hoping that it will go out the same way. March is a busy month for the warmer weather, finds outdoor activities increasing and spring cleaning gets underway. This is National Red Cross month — honoring that organization for the help it offers to all and to help people understand Red Cross purpose and services. It is also the time of the Easter Seal. Easter Seals raise funds to provide rehabilitation services to the nation’s crippled. This week, March 9-15, is Girl Scout week and displays honoring that organization’s birthday can be found all over the, area and the nation. Andrew’ Jackson, seventh President of the U. S., was bom March 15, 1767 and James Madison, fourth President,

Are Manners Out Os Date?

W hat 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 then* mid-teens. 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.

Senator Vance Hartke Dedicates Apartment For Elderly March 9

WASHINGTON, Ind. — Senator Vance Hartke today (March 9' helped dedicate Sunset Towers, the first high-rise apartment for the elderly here. Senator Hartke (D.Ind. > said the new building is a significant indication of the city's concern for a very important segment of its population.

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He paid tribute to Washington mayor Othmar C. Frye “whose concern for the elderly and care for the forgotten Americans in his community encouraged him to make this apartment a reality." Senator Hartke. a member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging. said the $1,440,000 apartment

southeast, he says. ESSA Weather Bureau forecasters use two terms in their releases regarding tornadoes. “Tornado Watch” is used when tornadoes, although not yet reported or sighted, are likely to occur in a described area. “Tornado Warning” outlines a path or area that a tornado, which already has been sighted or observed on radar, may travel through. More than 418 Hoosiers have lost their lives in tornadoes since the turn of the century. One hundred thirty-seven persons died in the Palm Sunday tornadoes of April 11, 1965. The climatologist notes that March and April seem to have the most severe tornadoes, but the frequency of all tornadoes is higher in May and June. Tornado frequency declines to nearly zero in the late fall and early winter. Indiana ranks from seventh to twelfth in the number of tornadoes or number of days with tornadoes, depending on the date used, Schaal reports. Generally, states in the central plains west and southwest of Indiana rank higher.

was born March 16, 1751. Campfire Founders Day is March 17. Syracuse has the only group of Camp Fire girls in the county. March 17 is also the day for wearin’ of the green. It commemorates the patron saint of Ireland, Bishop Patrick, who in 432 AD left his home in England and introduced Christianity into Ireland. Spring begins March 20 at 2:08 p.m. Camp Fire Girls’ birthday week is March 23-29 and commemorates that organization’s 59th birthday. John Tyler’s birthday is March 29. He was the 10th President of the U. S. and was born in 1790. Holy week begins March 30 and runs through April 5. It memorializes the suffering of Christ. The 30th is also Palm Sunday in honor of Christ’s last entry into Jerusalem.

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 of these traits may mean his success or failure. — Weisler, Idaho, American

building is the type that “helps tpke the elderly out of the ranks of this nation s forgotten Americans. “Sunset Towers is a step toward making it more pleasant to grow old in Washington. Improving the benefits for the elderly should remain high on our list of priorities since the effects of age touch all of us. Certainly one of the tests of a great civiliaztion is the compassion and respect that it shows to its elders. Too many of our senior citizens have been left behind by the progress they worked most of their lives to create.” Dedication ceremonies marked the completion of the nine-story, 120-unit. brick and concrete apartment building at 520 E. Second street. The building was financed by Housing and Urban Development through the efforts of mayor Frye and the Housing Authority of Washington which he established in 1965. Construction has now begun on a second part of this project which will provide housing for low-income families. Senator Hartke said that this as of yet uncompleted low-rent housing and the low rent apartment for the elderly makes it possible for the elderly and the disabled to live in away that would ordinarily be out of their price range. “It helps them feel remembered:—not forgotten.” Senator Hartke is currently working to make it possible for oldsters to work as much as they can while still receiving full Social Security benefits.

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Know Your Indiana Law _JL By JOHN J. DILLON JLflh Attorney at Law This is a public service article explaining provisions of Indiana law in general terms.

Martial Law Contrary To Our Tradition

At the close of our previous weekly column on “Restoration of Order in Riot Areas” you will recall that the troop commander had taken control of the territory comprising the military district and had contacted the civilian authorities and received in writing from them exactly what powers of the civil administration he was to assume.

The troop commander then issues a proclamation to the public living in the military district, which amounts to a statement of fact.

It puts the populace on notice that the situation demands extraordinary measures; prepares the people to accept military authority; tends to inspire respect in the lawless and uphold the law; gives

-uctr cl’ n.• tyvcdtn. Agricultural Information Department • Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana

(EDITOR’S NOTE — With what looks like an early spring heading for Indiana this year we offer the following information on national lawn and garden week. March 20-26, and tips from Purdue on what to do around your yard and garden this spring. > Lafayette — Spring wouldn’t be spring without thoughts of gardening, lawn care and outdoor yard work. It wouldn’t be spring without thoughts for the beauty unfolding around us. For spring is a season of rebirth. “As Mother Nature sets about her work, the world seems to come alive more and more with each new day,” says John A. Wott. Purdue university extension home environment horticulturist. “Although we cannot equal Mother Nature, we can each contribute something to the total picture. We can strive to make out individual lawns, yards, and gardens more attractive. With each doing his share, an entire community can be transformed.” March 20 through 26 has been designated national lawn and garden week by the U. S. department of agriculture. The theme is “Growing With America.” Well kept yards and sparkling gardens contribute much to the beauty and livability of our environment. Wott points out. Their proper maintenance im-

psychological aid to military and ether forces attempting to restore erder and indicates to all the gravity with which the situation should be viewed. The proclamation informs the public: That pursuant to Orders of the Governor the military has assumed command of the area and that the same is under military control; indicating the mission assigned to him and his troops; that he intends to promulgate rules and regulations through general orders; to possibly restrict movement cf vehicular traffic by establishing road blocks or barriers; establish possible curfews; restrict certain commercial activities • closing cf liquor stores, taverns, pool rooms and the like); possible restriction of assemblages and meetings, etc.; and made neces-

proves property value, provides wholesome exercise and brings a sense of pleasure and accomplishment. Gardening is one of America’s leading hobbies and can well include the entire ilyGardening need not be confined to homeowners. Many apartment dwellers, shut-ins. and invalids find growing house plants lends a cheerfulness to their surroundings. Gardening can be simple and care-free or weip planned and detailed. It should be done in the manner that affords you the most enjoyment and satisfaction, Wott adds. « So. during national lawn end garden week, why not plan to do vour part “Growing With America?” Outdoor Paint Jobs Spring brings reminders of outdoor projects left undone Hast fall. Consequently, this is a good time to make repairs and paint outdoor furniture, fences, porches. trellises and screens. In painting, three basic steps are paramount, says John Mentzer. Purdue university agricultural extension engineer. They are selecting the right paint for the surface to be painted, preparing the surface adequately and applying the paint properly. Mentzer stresses these ponts: Select paint colors that will

sary by the circumstances. The troop commander’s proclamation and general orders are given the widest publicity in the area involved so that the populace affected will have adequate notice of the provisions. Martial law or military control is always very distasteful to citizens of the United States. It is contrary to our traditions and our spirit. This writer hopes that it is never necessary for martial law to come to your community. It has, nevertheless, come to many in recent months. Hopefully this series of articles has acquainted you with it. (Last of a Series) THE EDITOR STANDS CORRECTED The editor stands corrected on our Figuring Taxes editorial of last week. We told all our readers to give Uncle Sam a break and check returns before sending them to Indianapolis. Now, all good taxpayers know that tax returns should be sent to the Internal Revenue Service Center at Cincinnati, 0.. 45293. and not to Indianapolis. So please send your returns to Cincinnati and not to Indianapolis.

blend with the surroundings of the house and also satisfy your preferences. Paint wood and most metals with either solvent or water base paint, but remember these materials need a primer coat to seal the surface against moisture. Use a paint with abrasion-re-sistance on porches. steps, screens, etc. Many paints are expecially formulated for this type of surface. Finish outdoor furniture with exterior enamel or penetrating pigmented stain. Apply an enamel primer to wood furniture or a special metal primer to metal furniture. Clean all surfaces of dirt, oil, scale and other impurities prior to painting. Then, be sure the surface is dry before commencing. Use paint in temperature preferably above 50 degrees F or higher. The temperature of the paint should be about 70 degrees F. Apply any caulking needed after the primer coat. Put on finish coats of paint immediately after the primer has dried. Place paint-filled rags in a fireproof container or bum immediately after discarding. A Safety Measure Make your home and yard a neater, safer place by giving them a general clean up this

SEEKS RE-ELECTION — ROBERT H. MENKE, Huntingburg furniture manufacturer, announced recently that he would SEEK RE-ELECTION AS Indiana university trustee because he had been urged by many alumni to serve the university another three years. Ballots will be mailed this spring to 1U alumni for a MAIL VOTE with ballots to be counted on Saturday, June 7. • * ♦ EXPANDED PROGRAM AT PURDUE — An EXPANDED PROGRAM offering four majors in biological sciences, all leading to the BS degree, will be available at the beginning of the fall term on the Purdue university Fort Wayne campus. Extensions of the undergraduate course offerings in biological sciences at Purdue’s Fort Wayne campus will allow students to pursue a major in the following areas: (1) biological sciences program; (2) laboratory technician program: (3) biological teaching program; and (4) three-year premedical or pre-dental programs. This section also offers all graduate coursework which leads to the masters’ degree in biological sciences. * « a TAX QUESTION—ANSWER — Question — Why is it so important to use the FORM with the LABEL ON IT? Answer — Using the form with the pre-addressed label will help avoid errors in processing your return.

Brademas Says Congress Must Move Into Computer Age

NOTRE DAME, Friday, March 7— “Congress cannot continue to deny itself the tools of modern information technology without jeopardizing its power to shape public policy and oversee the actions of the executive brand),” Congressman John Brademas (D-Ind) told a group of Notre Dame students here this afternoon. Brademas, a member of the House Administration Committee, discussed current efforts to streamline and modernize Congressional operations, particularly through the adoption of computers. Said Brademas, “Congress must have adequate access to up-to-date, accurate information if it is to deal effectively with complex public policy problems in defense and space, transportation, health and education, and urban redevelopment. Many Congressmen and Senators today feel an acute lack

The Coming Os Spring

The label lists your name, address and social security number just as it appears in the files. EXPERIENCE SHOWS that when taxpayers write in this information themselves, frequently they forget to list their social security number or enter it inaccurately. Also, handwritten numbers are harder to read and mistakes occur when a taxpayer writes a “7” that looks like a “9”, for example. * e * a THE COMING OF SPRING — The welcome freshness of the NEW SPRING SEASON approaches. Since the beginning of time, spring has been nature’s way of REMINDING MAN that life is never-ending process. During the spring months of March, April, May and June, as the sun rises righer in the Northern Hemisphere, the trees leaf out, crops flourish, the scent of flowers fills the air and the new young of all nature’s creatures look about them with wonder at the beauty of the land and the blueness of the sky. DEPENDING UPON WHERE WE LIVE, our thoughts will turn to the pursuits of spring gardening, Easter bonnets, vacations, week end treks to the coasts, mountains and lakes. One and all, we will enjoy the general state of somnolence known as SPRING FEVER that always makes its appearance after a dreary winter. The SPRINGTIME OF LIFE IS NOW, and we should make the most of it. We should accept nature's invitation to enjoy the good things of creation, to lay aside bitterness, tension and prejudice. Spring is the time to start anew, and only the foolish will deny it.

of such information.” He noted that “during the 90th Congress alone more than 29,000 bills were introduced on an enormous variety of subjects. “A serious evaluation of many of these bills demanded much better data, both in quantity and quality, than has normally been available to Members of Congress.” Brademas said that “computers can help to fill this gap by giving Congress the rapid access to organized information that it needs.” “In government, information is power, and Congress must have far better access to information to function as an effective counterweight to the executive agencies.” Brademas spoke to the students in a National Affairs class in the Department of Communication Arts at Notre Dame. John C. Twohey is the course instructor.

spring, suggest F. R. Willsey, Purdue university extension safety specialist. A few hours work could give both a fresh clean look and might prevent a costly accident. Be sure to clean the yard before putting the mower to use, cautions Willsey. Pick up all broken glass, rocks, wires, cans, and other objects that a mower blade might hurl across the yard. In policing the grounds, also watch for boards, inspect broken and worn steps and stairs, and make needed repairs. Spring clean up should also include the repair or discard of broken lawn furniture, garden and lawn tools, and play equipment that could bring injury. Spring clean up is not just an outdoor job, reminds Willsey, so don’t neglect the garage, basement. attic, and closets, for these are areas where combustible clutter and rubbish tend to accumulate. Here’s a clean up check list: Remove stacks of newspapers, magazines, old rags, etc. Clean the home workshop. Repair defective electrical plugs, cords and appliances. Have your furnace, chimney, and stoves inspected and cleaned. Remember, a vigorous spring clean up of all trash is a must. It’s even smarter to repeat the job at regular intervals throughout the year.