The Mail-Journal, Volume 17, Number 39, Milford, Kosciusko County, 15 October 1980 — Page 5

A brief look at the political scene

IN KICKING off his “Consumer Education Week,” Bob Webster, the Democratic candidate for attorney general, vowed to utilize the existing powers of the attorney general to stop financial and health abuse of nursing home patients. Webster criticized the failure of the current attorney general, Theodore Sendak, to use his power in the last nine years on behalf of nursing home patients. Webster’s opponent also came under attack for not knowing that the attorney general’s office could be more than just a “clearing-house of information.’’ . i ■ — 0 - “THE STRENGTHS that will make Bob Orr a great governor came through loud and clear in Monday night’s debate,” State Senator John B. Augsburger (R-Syracuse) declared today. “Orr’s impressive experience as lieutenant governor, his deep knowledge of the issues that effect Hoosiers and clear vision of Indiana’s future make him the best choice for governor," Augsburger said. . —o— TO ASSIST gasohol to emerge as a major American industry will be among his top priorities during the next term if re-elected. Congressman Floyd Fithian said Thursday. “Both the health of our economy and the strength of our national defense depend upon our ability to develop energy here at home, ” Fithian said in the first of a series of major policy statements. “In the past decade the price of OPEC oil has risen 1,000 per cent, and that’s drastically increased gasoline prices, home heating oil and the like. It’s been a major factor in our present inflation. “We also now depend upon OPEC for half the oil needed to run our military. If we’re going to keep American defense strong, and we must, then we cannot depent on OPEC for our energy... ” . , .“Private investors in Indiana are planning to produce 250 million gallons of alcohol per year, creating new jobs and opening new markets for farm products. It’s my goal to see this kind of private sector involvement expanded across the country,” Fithian said. Five major bills to promote gasohol became law in June with the passage of the Synthetic Fuels bill. Included is $1.2 billion in loans and loan guarantees, the creation of an independent Office of Alcohol Fuels in DOE and a major commitment by the federal government to research development. Major incentives which became law in April include a 10-year extension of the four cent per gallon excise tax exemption, simplified procedures for alcohol still permits and tax credits for buying gasohol equipment. “I think my opponent is wrong when he says gasohol is not for the 1980 s,” Fithian said. “That’s the same argument some of the oil companies, especially Mobil Oil. have been making. It flies in the face of all recent evidence.” —o— STATE SENATOR Ernie Niemeyer, the Republican candidate for Congress in the Second District announced recently at a press conference at Republican headquarters in Lafayette significant cam paign organization expansion. [ “I’m extremely proud to announce that General John Bradshaw (Ret.) has accepted the position as the Niemeyer For Congress

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National Defense Counselor,” Niemeyer said. His background and knowledge and his career service as a brigadier general in the Air Force renders General Bradshaw an extremely well qualified persorf to serve in that capacity. Niemeyer cited the fact that the incumbent Congressman’s voting record against needed defense expenditures has helped place our country in the present precarious defense position. Niemeyer said the incumbent voted against an amendment on September 19, 1979, to increase 1980 defense spending to 141.2 billion in budget authority, and 129 billion in outlays (an increase of three billion and 400 million respectively over the levels recommended by the House Budget Committee). Niemeyer charged the Democratic controlled Congress is in fact soft on defense spending, and the incumbent Congressman’s record for the most part runs with their weak attitude on our National Defense Posture. Niemeyer said his research shows the US has 11,000 tanks, while Russia has more than 50,000 tanks. Our nation has 4,000 combat aircraft, while Russia has 5,220 combat aircraft! Our nation spends 127.4 billion on defense, while Russia spends 177.4 billion on their defense (1980 outlays). “While the incumbent Congressman shouts throughout the district he favors a strong bonventional defense posture ... his actions in Washington run right along with the Democratic controlled Congress’ weak defense posture. While Russia has 20,000 artillery pieces our country has only 7,000! While Russia has military manpower of 3,600,000, our country has only 2,045,000! ” —o— DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE for Governor John Hillenbrand this week announced his support for President Carter's program to aid America’s sagging steel industry. In a statement released from his Thdianapolis headquarters, Hillenbrand said, “The president’s plan for revitalizing our steel industry is late in coming, but very welcome. Steel production is one of the cornerstones of Indiana's economy — we can’t afford to let it die a slow death.” Noting the effects of foreign steel imports and the recent recession on the steel industry. Hillenbrand added, “Hoosier workers have been particularly hard hit. This program will help make the future more secure for many Hoosiers. My administration will be prepared to cooperate with the federal initiatives."

Vandals seek attention

A stop sign is missing — and two young people die. A new home’s windows are broken — and the young owners spend days cleaning and repairing the damage. A car left in the driveway unattended is smeared with eggs and grease. Vandalism, some serious, some not so serious is on the rise. As Halloween (the major season for vandalism) approaches, adults wonder, “Why do kids do it?” And with the next breath many of the same adults ask, “And why do they steal and get involved with alcohol and drugs?” Judith Myers-Walls, extension human development specialist at Purdue University, surveyed 170 Indiana young people to find out what they thought about vandalism, crime, and drug and alcohol abuse among youth. Their answers were quite revealing. The majority of the young people participating in the survey felt that juveniles got involved in vandalism and crime — especially stealing — because they wanted attention. The other two categories which were popular responses were status or peer pressure and problems at home.

Another answer category of note which dealt specifically with stealing was financial need Ten per cent of the respondents felt kids stole things becaue they needed them. Similar answers were given to a question asking why young people got involved with alcohol or drugs. The reason given by almost one-third of the respondents was status or peer pressure. Three other common answers were: 1) because of boredom, for fun. or for kicks; 2) to escape from or drown problems; and 3) to get attention. The young people were also asked what could be done to combat these problems. In dealing with juvenile vandalism and crime, the most popular suggetions were to give the offenders attention, trust, understanding, and “help in looking for a job. ” Another popular answer was to provide them with more acceptable activities. One other suggested solution was to change the offenders’ attitudes. One of these answers was “help them see that life is more than what you can buy” and another was “not make it so cool.” Four

ALFRED J, Pivamik, 55 years old, Valparaiso, was appointed an associate justice sos the Supreme Court on May 13, 1977, by Governor Otis R. Bowen to succeed another associauTjUstree-who retired. In accepting the appointment, Pivarnik left the Porter County Circuit Court where he had served as judge continuously since 1963.

Justice Pivarnik’s public service also included the office of Porter County prosecuting attorney to which he was elected in 1959 on the Republican ticket. He opened the practice of law at Valparaiso in 1952 after receiving an LLB degree from Valparaiso University School of Law on January 28.1951. Born on January 20. 1925, at Valparaiso, he was graduated from Valparaiso High School in 1943. He entered the United States Army Air Corps in July that year. He served as a radio operator and gunner on a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber in combat operations of the 15th Air Force stationed at Foggia. Italy. He received the Air Medal. Southern European engagement ribbon, and battle ribbons for Po Valley battles and the Battle of Appenines. He left the service in February. 1946. He is married to Catherine Alyea Pivarnik. and they have three sons and one daughter. Mrs. Pivarnik taught for eight years in the Valparaiso school system. Justice Pivarnik was secretary of the Christian Churches of Northwest Indiana for two years. He also served as elder and board chairman of the Boone Grove Christian Church in Porter County, —o— INDIANA’S FIRST constitutional convention meeting in Corydon on June 10. 1816, adjourned after only 18 working days because members had done their work well, says Donald F. Carmony, Indiana historian and professor of history at Indiana University Bloomington. Carmony points out that the Constitution of 1816 was “an excellent document. Clearly and concisely written, it closely followed established political concepts and practices. It was staunchly committed to the principal of republican or representative government. It reflected a liberal and mildly democratic interpretation of Jeffersonian Republicanism.

methods for reducing alcohol and drug abuse among young people were popular among the answers. The first was to provide intervention programs; rehabilitation clinic, or counseling. A second was to improve parent-child relationships, perhaps through better communication or decreased child abuse. A third solution was to increase the amount of education about drug and alcohol abuse. The fourth solution, similar to , one suggested for the juvenile deliquency problem, was to provide more activities for youth. Some unique answers were, “if it could be made to seem less desirable,” “make alcohol taste worse.” “the government should legalize it so people won’t think it’s so bad.” One poignant answer was: “If it wasn’t so lonely being young.” Myers-Walls draws three' recommendations for communities, adults in general, and even young people themselves from the responses. , Teach general com- . muni cat ion and problem-solving skills in the schools, churches, community centers, youth groups, or other appropriate

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places. "The young responding to this survey believe breakdowns in communication contribute to deliquency and drug abuse among young people. They also believe such problems as sources of difficulty in families, in schools, and in international politics. Teaching these skills could help to attack a number of problems in a preventive way," says Myers-Walls. 2. Increase support for family and individual counseling programs because counseling was seen as one way to deal with a number of youth and family problems. “Communities can provide two kinds of support for these programs,” savs MyersWalls. Financial support would a’’ow all families to take advantage of the services, while “idealogical support” would involve convincing the public that counseling is not only for “crazy people” but is also effective in enriching strengths or preventing problems for basically healthy individuals or families. 3. Be sensitive to young people’s needs for attention, understanding, and acceptance by peers, “Parents can help by recognizing their children’s positive accomplishments and by allowing them independence as they mature,” says Myers-Walls. “Young peole can help by supporting their friends' accomplishments. If they decide that creating is more fun than destroying or that driving home safely is ‘cooler’ than getting drunk, peer pressure could become a positive influence.” Window broken at Northlight Sometime over the past week end the Syracuse Northlight Photo Studio, 108*2 W. Main, had something thrown through a front upstairs window. Mike Hoffman reported the incident on Monday. Oct. 13. He looked around the studio and was unable to find what broke the window. Damage was set at S3O.

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(Continued from page 4) “Papa questions us about everything, for this is his only opportunity to find out what is happening outside the concentration camp. How is the church? How is the work going? What is new? We talk all evening, through the night, and the following day. “Often the news is bittersweet: Arrests, trials, house searches, confiscation of literature, worship services disrupted . . . but despite all the obstacles, the church is growing! Those who haven't been arrested are serving the Lord, continuing the outreach. Evangelization has not stopped. Work goes on. “And something else, papa: We have new friends! We haven’t seen them, but ever since your arrest letters and postcards have been arriving at our house from many countries Just a short message, papa. Something like: ‘We know of your suffering. We love you and pray for you. In Christ, your friends . . .’ So we share with papa the joy and comfort that Jesus has been sending us from His people in England, Australia, Germany, Canada. Japan, the United States ... from all over the world. “There, in a remote concentration camp in Siberia, papa listens, amazed, and we tell him how people we never met are praying for us, writing to us, encouraging us. We are not alone! We are not forgotten! And papa has tears in is eyes as he thanks God for our dear, unknown friends. “These gifts — letters to a prisoner and his family — are so precious to believers in the Soviet Union. They remind me of something Apostle Paul wrote when he was imprisoned in Rome: ‘ . . . I am full,, having received Os Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you. an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable. wellpleasing to God.’ (Phil. 4:18) —o— EARLY IN the summer of this year. Pastor Vins' personal interpreter, Mary Smalenberger. called me and asked that we design and publish a "Prisoners Bulletin" for them. The following item was located on the front page of that bulletin and should prove very startling to all of us: These four young people, Sergei Bublik, Lubov Kosachevich, Galina Yudintseva and Tamara Bystrova were arrested in January 1980. Their crime? Printing Christian literature which is otherwise unavailable in the USSR. A friend writes from Russia about their arrest: “They were very calm when the KGB (secret police) took them. They prayed together, then sang our old familiar hymns in the police car on the way to prison. The small attic room where they worked and lived was cramped and stuffy. Even a week after the arrest, the room was heavy with the odor of printer’s ink. They had been sleeping and cooking in that little room. We were able to get a grocery parcel to them already. We hear that they are slilent during interrogations, which infuriates the investigator. He is a cruel and unkind man — the first impression was very negative...” Today Sergei, Lubov, Galina and Tamara are awaiting trial in a Soviet prison. — o — HAVE I aroused your indignation yet? This isn’t just an article of interest, you know. I have a reason in mind and my intention is to try to motivate all of us to become involved. As was once penned, you are either part of the problem or part of the solution. Do something! Get on board or get out of the way because I, for one, intend to become involved. You may ask, “What can I do? I’m only one person.” For one thing, you can get out and VOTE November 4. And don’t just vote, know what the candidates stand for. Then stand up for what you believe — and VOTE ! So I vote — what’s that got to do with persecuted Christians in Russia? How will that help them?

Here’s how! It will keep us free and with freedom in hand you can write a note of encouragement to these prisoners. Yes, you can write to them and they will receive word from you personally. If you’re wondering how to write, follow the guideline provided in this next 10 steps: 1. Write in English, but watch your penmanship. Your note must be legible to be , most effective. 2. Keep it short. Express your Christian love and concern in just a few lines. 3. Mention that you are praying (then make sure you do!). 4. Include a Bible verse, quote it and give the reference. 5. Address the envelope by hand (don’t type!), and mark it Air Mail. Put on the correct postage — 31 cents per 4 ounce from the USA. 35 cents from Canada. 6. Don’t expect an answer. Strict censorship makes correspondence difficult. 7. Keep writing Ypur letters are a quiet and loving gift to your brothers and sisters. You will rejoice together when you meet in heaven! 8. Send postcards, letters, and notes. Religious greeting cards are especially cherished. 9. Write today. 10. Can you think of a friend who would like to join you in this? Or your Sunday School class? Bible study group? WRITE NOW! Listed below (in upper case) are the names of a few believers who have been arrested and imprisoned for faithfully serving Jesus Christ. We have included prison addresses where available. When writing to a prisoner’s family, please address the envelope to the closest relative, as indicated: GALINA VLADIMIROVNA VILCHINSKAYA — Prison address: ul. l tt ß® Mava, 20 GALINA VLADIMIROVNA VILCHINSKAYA — Prison address: ul. IPS® Maya, 20, VL 315/187, g. Lvov, Ukraine, USSR. Mother: Zinaida Yakovlevna Vilchinskaya. ul. Lazo 20, g. Brest Byeleorussia. USSR. DANIEL DANIILOVICH PETERS (father) and PETER DANIILOVICH PETERS (son) — Wife/mother: Ekaterina Peters, ul. Ukrainskaya 53, pos. Martuk, 464020 Aktubinskaya obi., Kazakhskaya SSR. USSR. GENRIKH DANILOVICH PETERS — Wife: Elizaveta Peters, ul. Sovetskaya 5, pos. Martuk, 464020 Aktubinskaya obi., Kazakhskaya SSR. USSR. PAVEL TIMOFEEVICH RYTIKOV (father) and VLADIMIR PAVLOVICH RYTIKOV (son) - Prison address: ul. l°g° Maya, 20, VL 315/187, g. Lvov, Ukraine, USSR, Wife/ mother: Galina Yurievna Rytikova, ul. Podgornaya 30. g. Krasnodon. Voroshilovgradskaya obi. USSR. NIKOLAI GEORGIEVICH BATURIN — Prison address: EK 325/209, g. Cherkassy. Ukraine, USSR, Wife: Valentina Matveevna Baturina, ul. Sadovaya 4, kv. 13, g. Shakhty, 346500 Rostovskaya obi., USSR. Why such long names? The “patronymic” is a middle name derived from the father’s first name. When you write “Peter Daniilovich Peters,” you are in effect addressing Peter, the son of Daniel, Peters. “Galina Vladimirovna Vilchinskaya” is Galina, the daughter of Vladimir, Vilchinskaya. In the Soviet Union adults normally address each other with the first name and patronymic.. In official transactions a person is identified by first name, patronymic, and then surname. It can be difficult to receive mail if the patronymic is not included in the address. So please, when you write to any of the prisoners or their families, be careful to copy the name and address exactly as listed. It may be long, but it is worth the extra effort. Thanks! I COULD go on and on and certainly I should, but because of limited space. I’ll close this® portion. If you want more information or would like Pastor Vins to speak to your organization, me a call. Remember, freedom is ours to have and hold only if we maintain the ideals that our great country was founded on — faith in God and the maintenance of our families as a unit. It may not be popular but it’s scriptural. IT’S BEEN my pleasure, Arch. s

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