The Mail-Journal, Volume 7, Number 25, Milford, Kosciusko County, 22 July 1970 — Page 8

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’ THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., July 22, 1970

To Take Political Polls Seriously Is Dangerous

By FRANK A. aad DONALD D. WHITE TO TAKE POLITICAL polls seriously is dangerous. We believe the ‘'disaster" that hit all British polltakers, news media and pundits, in the recent election there, has a lesson for us. We have all but forgotten the old Literary Digest magazine poll that had Alf Landon elected president when he was not. We have about forgotten the famous error of pollsters who “elected" Thomas Dewey president in 1948. when the winner really was Harry Truman. Polls that will appear before the coming 1970 November election will affect Hoosier thinking. A “shopping center poll" was carried to the White House as a finahstraw to get President Nixon to personally ask John Snyder to get out of the GOP Senate race in favor of Congressman Richard Roudebush. Political polls are a tool, an aid. but not a science. Polls were discovered as a political gadget about 1920. Now they are big business. i . James M. Perry, writing in the National Observer, commented on proclivity of the British to turn to'historical analogies to spice up their writings and beliefs Perry commented: “As Capt. John W. Philip. Skipper of the USS Texas, at the battle of Santiago, said: “Don't cheer.* boys, the poor devils are dying." We don't Utterly expect any erring British pollsters to die. However. personally, we wiU take political polls, both home and abroad, with a bigger grain of salt. What happened in Britain also happened in California primary. In Britain, five big national newspapers engaged in the erroneous polltaking. They all said Harold Wilson's liberal Labor party would win by a landslide. Average prediction was Wilson would win by 46 6 per cent of the voters They forecast Labor would get only 43 4 per cent. When the votes were counted, the Conservative party had a majority of some 30 seats in Parliament. Chagrined were The London Times using the Marplan poll: Daily Telegraph with the Gallup: The Daily Express with Lou Harris poll ar' .<e Daily Mail with the National Opinion

Interstate Driving It Different Driving the interstate highways safely places a special demand upon both drivers and vehicles, Albert E. Huber, executive director of the INDIANA TRAFFIC SAFETY COUNCIL said today. Travel at high speeds for long intervals constitutes a real test for any automobile and especially for its engine, cooling system, tires and brakes A vehicle should be thoroughly safety checked prior to subjecting it to sustained travel on interstate-type highways. Interstate highway travel calls for special driving techniques, too, Huber continued. Vehicles entering an interstate should merge smoothly with the traffic at or about the the prevailing speed Motorists in the right lane of an interstate should be alert for merging traffic adjust their speed to help drivers enter into the interstate traffic, safely. Use of the •thru" lanes when approaching intersections improves your safety by leaving the far right lane clear for the slower moving vehicles entering or leaving the interstate. Maintaining proper distance between vehicles is of special importance in interstate travel. At least one vehicle length for each 10 mph is the minimum distance for safety. Remember, at the higher interstate speeds much greater distances are required to stop to avoid becoming involved in chain reaction crashes. Early signaling of your intentions to reduce speed, change lanes or exit is essential to safety. On extended trips use the rest parks or, if necessary, leave the interstate for brief rest periods or to change drivers, at least every three hours. If an emergency stop becomes necessary, pull completely off the traveled portion of the roadway, attach a white handkerchief to the antenna and raise the hood as a distress signal. If the emergency occurs at night, leave ■ your exterior lights on and turn on the interior dome light for added safety. In most instances it is best to remain in or near the car Walking along interstate highways is extremely hazardous, and for this reason is illegal in most states in the nation.

Poll. The Opinion Research Center was most nearly correct. It employed a technique that needs further thought here in America. The Center polled 3.000 persons. But the technique it emplbyed that made it closest to actuaUty. was it reinterviewed over 400 at the ninth hour before the election. » The British housewives who buy the groceries, were "fed up” in Britain by the rampant socialism of the Labor Party. They longed for the conservative days of Winston Churchill. Apathy was so great that only 71.5 per cent of those eligible to voted, the lowest figure since 1935. . Why do political polls go wrong? Here are a few of the booby traps that keep them from being an exact science. A poll may be accurate when taken, but voters may change their minds in the two or three days before the voting. That does not allow sufficient time to make a last minute national review of poll results. > Voters are suspicious of pollsters who approach notebook in hand. Many do not want their neighbor or their employer to know what they think. They do not wish to impair their relations with the labor* union. Hence, as many as 70’per cent of those interviewed do not tell the truth. Ther is a big bloc of voters who simply do not make up their minds until a day or even a few hours before going into the voting booth. Also, there are no accurate measurements of those who figure in a poll and yet when election day comes do not go to the polls. The weather may keep people away from the voting booth. We once dabbled with a poll agreeing to run totals of those who would write in We got more than 1.000 letters. They showed overwhelmingly that those who supported Richard Ristine for governor took the time to write in. However, when the tally was complete. Roger Bramgin became governor by one of the biggest votes of our state. What it all amounted to was, the “silent majority” wasn't writing letters. In fairness it must be said that pollsters in the USA were close in predicting Nixon would be President over vote given Hubert H. Humphrey.

Proper pre-trip planning by the driver and careful preparation of the vehicle can make interstate travel both a speech - and safe way to travel. Huber concluded.

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Pollution Threat To Health

Four billion cubic yards of sediment is polluting our nation’s rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water each year. This fact was stated by Harold Wilson, president of the Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, during a recent discussion of environmental problems facing our state. He points out that aside from reducing the amount of water which can be stored in lakes and reservoirs, sediment also poses a serious threat to public health and safety. In support of this fact Wilson warned that sediment could carry other harmful pollutants into public water supplies to interfere with water treatment operations and increase purification costs. He said that local soil and water conservation districts have, for the last 30 years, assisted rural land owners to reduce pollution through good land use and erosion control measures. Unfortunately, during this time, little attention was given to erosion associated with suburban development. Facts indicate that sediment coming from development areas may be as much as 500 times greater than from areas of, comparative size in rural locations. Wilson stated that in many locations. Indiana SWCD's are joining with county commissioners and other local public bodies to develop and

House Approves National Library Commission Measure

WASHINGTON, D. C. — The House of todayapproved a House-Senate compromise measure establishing an independent National Commission on Libraries and Information Service. Congressman John Brademas (D-lnd), chairman of the House Select Education Subcommittee, which considered the legislation, with Representative Ogden Reid (R-NY). principal sponsor of the measure, praised the House action Said Brademas, “Establishment of an independent Commission of leading Americans to assess the problems of libraries and the information sciences generally in the United States is a major forward step in assuring the most effective use of these indispensable national resources. “The nation lacks a planning agency adequately equipped to study, evaluate, and make recommendations for improving our library and information facilities and services. _ “The National Commission on Libraries and Information Science is a long overdue realization of the vital role

carry out an erosion control program for developing urban areas. He feels that many of the conservation methods used to stop erosion on farm lands can also be used to keep soil in its place in suburbia and urban Indiana. Wilson referred to a recent guide called Community Action Guidebook for Soul Erosion and Sediment • Control. This publication prepared by the National Association of Counties Research Foundation offers excellent suggestion for organizing a sediment control effort at the county level. It sites many examples of successful ventures of this type in other states, which could well serve as patterns to use in Indiana. Wilson indicates that, in every case, strong emphasis is placed on local leadership and citizen participation. He feels this is right because a quality environment in Indiana can only be gained by everyone working together to plan .and carry out what is needed through strong local leadership. BOOKED AT COUNTY JAIL SATURDAY Included among those booked at the county jail during the week end were James Allen Sawyer, 23. Syracuse, on charges of public intoxication, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and assault and battery; and Benjamin F. Martin, 67, r 2 Syracuse, for driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverages.

libraries and information science play in American life.” The Commission set up by the legislation would be composed of 15 persons appointed by the President. The Commission would: 1. advise the President and Congress on the implementation of national policy for libraries and information science realities through statements and; 2. survey the library and information needs of the nation and make recommendations on how these needs can be met; 3. evaluate the effectiveness of library and information science programs. 4. promote research to extend and improve the nation’s library and information handling capability as essential links in the national communications network; 5. report annually to the President and Congress on its activities. The establishment of the Commission was one of five recommendations made last October by the National Advisory Commission on Libraries appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in September, 1966.

ASC Chairman Urges Safety On Farm Noting that Farm Safety Week began July 19. the chairman of the Kosciusko county Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation (ASC) committee, Scott Hom, is urging farmers to use the week to check on safeguards and safety practices needed on their farms. “I especially want to remind them to think in terms of safety for the public as well as for themselves and their employees. The open spaces on farms become more attractive all the time to people in crowded areas. Farms have more visitors all the time, many of whom simply don’t recognize the hazards that a farm-raised person automatically sees and takes precautions against. “We are just beginning to learn how to use this resource — the open spaces on America’s farms —for the benefit of rural and city people alike in developing recreation areas, hunting preserves, picnic spots, hiking trails, fish ponds, and the like. And right now is the time to apply the safety standards needed for this broader use of our farmlands,” Mr. Hom said. He pointed out that President Nixon has designated the week of July 19 as National Farm Safety Week, calling on “all farm families, and every person and group allied with agriculture, to make every effort permanently to reduce the number of accidents which occur at work, in homes, at recreation, and on the roadways.” The ASC Committee Chairman suggested that farmers observe the week by making up a checklist for their own farm. “Check farm equipment — and check out - farm equipment operators, too. Look over farm buildings for hazards, including the chance of fire. Be sure fertilizers and farm chemicals are stored safely and handled safely. “Is there life-saving gear at the farm pond? Have you posted warnings about hazards such as drainage ditches — or at fields

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and ranges which may have dangers unsuspected by visitors? Have you checked the purity of your farm water supply lately?” he asked. The ASC Committee Chairman concluded his comments on Farm Safety Week by quoting from the President’s Proclamation, which said: “The efficiency of American Agriculture and the quality of life for agricultural workers is threatened today by the continued high rate of farm accidents. Many thousands of farm residents lose their lives or 'are seriously injured in accidents every year. Both the human and financial costs of these accidents are intolerable.” Decrease In Unemployment Insurance Claims During the four days Indiana Employment Security Division offices were open last week, laidoff workers filed 32,912 unemployment insurance claims. 3,275 fewer than the week before. John F. Coppes, Division director said the decrease was concentrated in continued claims, those from people out of w’ork a week or longer. Many of the claimants were recalled to their jobs but about 850 stopped their claims because they had received all the unemployment insurance for which they were eligible. Mr. Coppes said that even though last week was short because of the July 3 closing, claims from newly-unemployed workers increased by 5 per cent over the previous week beacuse of scattered layoffs for vacation, inventory, model change, and production reduction. Last week’s claims were about 95 per cent over the 16.982 filed - during the comparable week last year. Mr. Coppes said. AT OPEN HOUSE Mrs. Hazel Kline of Milford spent Sunday at the silver wedding anniversary open house of her son and daughter-in-larw, Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Kline, of near Millersburg.

Robert A Berryman Named Murphy Medical Center Administrator

Robert A. Berryman, a native of Caruthersville, Mo., has been appointed Administrator of Murphy Medical Center. The appointment, effective July 1, was announced by Mrs. H. J. Murphy, President df the hospital. Mr. Berryman has served as assistant administrator of Dunklin County Memorial hospital, Kennett, Mo.; as administrator of Delta Community hospital, Sikeston. Mo.; and as administrator of Randolph County Memorial hospital, Pocahantas. Ark.; Lawrence County Memorial hospital, Walnut Ridge. Ark.; and of Wyckoff Heights hospital. New York, N. Y. His experience as hospital administrator includes hospitals of 40 beds to facilities with over 500 beds. Mr. Berryman’s experience includes working as a consultant on construction design and equipment of several hospitals. These range in size from 40 beds to 160 beds. He has lectured at Columbia university, N. Y., on health facilities administration and also in schools in Arkansas and Washington. D. C.. His work with Medicare and Medicaid is extensive as well as union contract negotiations and arbitration. Among Mr. Berryman’s many activities in the health care field have "been: treasurer of the Arkansas State Hospital Association, member of the board of directors of the Arkansas State Hospital Association, secretary and later president of the Arkansas Administrators Forum, and work on a number of governmental committees including an appointment by the Governor on a public health department study of Arkansas' chronically ill and an appointment by the Governor of New York state on the problems of the aged. Mr. Berryman has attended seminars held by the Arkansas State Hsopital Accounting institute; a workshop on executive development for the health team, American Hospital Association,

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and Planning for Future Hospital Systems, U. S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare. A graduate of Blytheville, Arkansas high school, MKR. Berryman studied a premedical curriculum at Hendrix college, Conway, Ark. and at Washington university. St. Louis, Mo. He completed the hospital administration curriculum at the School of _ Administrative Medicine, Columbia university, N. Y„ 1962. Mr. Berryman served in the U. S. navy for three years and is a lay speaker in the Methodist church. He and his wife, Glenda, moved to Warsaw in June. Be A Farm Safety Director Agriculture is big business — it is a SSO billion consumer in the American economy. Farmers buy tractors, other motor vehicles, machinery and equipment containing 6.5 million tons of steel annually. Yet. unlike other ff big business, farmers cannot say they are safer at work than they are off-the-job. The Indiana Farm Safety Council urges each farmer to appoint himself as a Safety Director,