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A result of the environmentalists No-deposit, no-return, plastic soda bottles are making the scene By LOUISE COOK Associated Press Writer The no-deposit, no-return soda bottle, under attack in some areas by en vironmentalists, is appearing in a new form as manufacturers turn to plastic containers which they say are safer and easier to handle. Residents of two states, Maine and Michigan, voted last November to join Oregon and Vermont in approving measures designed to eliminate non returnable beverage containers, in cluding cans and bottles. Residents of Massachusetts and Colorado rejected OLIVER'S HOME & INDUSTRML SEWI NG MAC HINE m & VACUUM CLEANER CO. <*T. ♦ A.M. TO 1 PM. «> TRADE-INS ACCEPTED* SAIJSS—SERVICE PARTS—SUPPIJES— REPAIRS ON ALL MAKES NEW & REBUILT MACHINES 1 DAY SERVICE 228-2266 SCISSORS A PINKING SHEARS SHARPENED •.•.ww 207 S. 6th ST., GRIFFIN, GA. 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Ifeb- _ :■ * MSWiit / ; .MwlW * Hr / M HF gg / zIHm MM-lMv ' V' A to z - / cl L. „ CALL AFTER SRNL WEEKDMS AND SAVE. That’s the time to dial long distance direct* and catch up with all the latest news. Low evening rates apply from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. •Direct-dial (without an operator's assistance) rates apply on all calls within the U.S. xTX (except Alaska). Direct dial rates do not apply to person-to-person, coin, hotel-guest, Yr*l\ Qmithprn RaII credit card, collectcalls,cal!scharged to another number, or to tune and charge calls. V*-y OUUUICIII Ottll For direct-dial rates to Hawaii, check your operator. similar proposals. At the same time, however, nonretumable soda bottles made of plastic have been introduced on the market in several states. The Coca Cola Co. has led the way, introducing its first plastic bottle in Providence, R.1., in June, 1975. Plastic Coke bottles holding 32 ounces now are available in parts of five states — Rhode Island, Connecticut, Penn sylvania, Delaware and Indiana — and the company says it is gradually ex tending the program to cover the whole country. A spokesman for Pepsico, mean- Mark Strickland celebrated his second birthday with a party given by Mr. and Mrs. Jim Strickland, Jr. A circus cake and soft drinks were served. Party favors were given to the guests. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Mitchell and Todd, Ceres Club views slides Members of the Ceres Club viewed slides of Mrs. Pauline Jellum and her family’s travels through Europe at their January meeting. Plans were discussed for observation of the Club’s 25th anniversary this year. Meipbers decided the February meeting will be a tea in honor of retired members’ wives. The meeting will be held Feb. 13, beginning at 3 p.m., at the home of Mrs. Evalyn Wilkinson. Mrs. Paulette Howell and Mrs. Jane Miller, Co-hostesses, served refreshments to the 18 members present. Senior citizens hear choir The senior citizens group, which the Utility Club sponsors, heard the Griffin High chorus sing then enjoyed games, fellowship and lunch. The senior citizens heard the chorus at the Griffin High Auditorium. Then they went to the First Christian Fellowship hall for bingo and other games. Mrs. Mary Johnson of the Utility Club, arranged for the i noon meal* while, refused to confirm or deny a report that Pepsi Cola in 64-ounce plastic bottles will debut next year. He said only that the company had con cluded all its tests on plastic packaging, including a test last year of more than one million 32-ounce containers in upstate New York. A spokesman for Coca Cola said the plastic bottles have been “very popular.” He also indicated that the company is not unduly worried by the efforts to ban nonreturable containers. “Consumers in some areas prefer returnable bottles,” he said. “But in some areas they prefer nonretumable jlOlHappy Birthday! Mark Strickland Miss Lisa Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Strickland and Tammy, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Jett and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Strickland. Mark was also honored with a party at First Assembly of God Day Care Center. A Mickey Mouse cake and ice cream were served. I I ! WMI Texas ‘snake bit’ shocks Easterner By Abigail Van Buren © 1977 by Chicago Trlbune-N Y N«wa Synd Inc. DEAR ABBY: A recent copy of National Wildlife contained a story about “Rounding up Rattlers” in west Texas towns—an annual event apparently and one that stunned and shocked me. The article tells how they put gasoline down the snake holes to force them to the surface. This produced 2,500 snakes last year. Here’s what happened to them: “Coiled snakes were putted like golf balls. Large snakes were ‘juggled,’ or tossed 20 feet into the air, then caught by the tail as they plummeted toward the cement floor. Some snakes were tossed the full length of the 30-foot enclosure...where they landed with a crunch.” The snakes are neither fed nor watered even though they may be kept for days or weeks. The writer of the article said, “It’s not easy to feel sorry for poisonous snakes. But I witnessed the Big Spring round-up from start to finish, and by the time the last skin had been stripped from the last withering carcass, my sympathies were entirely with the reptiles.” I’m from New Hampshire, and our wildlife is something to be treasured, not to be used in this horrible manner. If the general public knew about this kind of torture, I wonder whether they would stand for it. E.M.P. DEAR E.M.P.: I’m told that of 2,400 kinds of snakes known to man, eight out of 100 are dangerous to man. Under certain conditions, the dangerous reptiles include the rattler. I’m told also that poisonous snakes are also helpful—killing rats, mice and other rodents that destroy crops. Assuming the “rattler roundup” has a practical purpose, why it is celebrated in a carnival spirit escapes me. DEAR ABBY: Our widowed daughter, approaching 50, recently remarried and moved halfway across the country. When we visited her recently, I noticed only two pair of pajamas in the laundry and none in their drawers. Doesn’t it strike you as odd, if not improper, for middle-aged people to wear night clothes only when they have guests? 6 SHOCKED DEAR SHOCKED: What people wear (or don’t wear) to bed is between them. The only impropriety I see here is your concern about something that shouldn’t concern you. CONFIDENTIAL TO “LOST HIM”: I am not surprised. One of the biggest mistakes a girl can make is to start “improving” a guy after the second date. If the romance is going to amount to something, save all those loving criticisms for later. They’ll keep. At the beginning, love him the way he is, or look for someone else who comes closer to your specifications. HAVE YOU WRITTEN A BOOK? Mr. Herbert Gilbert, the executive editor of a well-known New York subsidy publishing firm will be interviewing local authors in a quest for finished manuscripts suitable for book publication. All subjects will be considered, including fiction and non-fiction, poetry, juveniles, religion, philosophy, etc. He will be in Macon in mid-March. II vou have completed a book-length manuscript (or nearly so) on any subject, and would like a professional appraisal (without cost or obligation), please write immediately and describe your work. State whether you would prefer a morning, afternoon, or evening appointment, and kindly mention your phone number. You will receive a confirmation by mail for a definite time and place. Authors with completed manuscripts unable to appear may send them directly to us for a free reading and evaluation. We will also be glad to hear from those whose literary works are still in progress. Mr. Herbert Gilbert Carltvti 'Press, inc. 84 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10011 Phone (212) 243-8800 bottles.” Opponents of nonretumable bottles argue that they contribute to litter and encourage waste of natural resources. They also say beverages sold in returnable containers are cheaper for consumers. The large bottles, however, are heavy. An empty glass bottle holding 32 ounces of soda weighs 19 ounces compared to two ounces for a similar size plastic container. The risk of breakage — and injury — increases. The National Electronic Injury Sur- . and growing" Griffin business activity reported up 13 percent Business activity through the first eleven months of this year was thirteen percent greater in Griffin than it was the same period a year ago. This was shown today in a report issued by the Federal Page 5 veillance System of the Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that in the year that ended June 30, hospital emergency rooms treated 12,000 injuries attributable to glass soda bottles. The Food and Drug Administration, in a report issued in September, said that the trend toward plastic soda bottles had both good and bad points. On the bright side: —The plastic bottles will not cause any bigger litter problem than nonretumable glass bottles. -Large-size plastic replacing small- Reserve Bank in Atlanta which said debits at Griffin’s three banks were that much higher during this year’s period. Bank debits are withdrawals from individual demand deposit accounts mostly by check. Since most business is transacted by check, debits are considered an accurate measure of business activity. The report also showed that bank debits in Griffin were 23 percent higher in November of this year than they were the same month a year ago, but November’s were one percent Corner 6th and Taylor St. Hl (Across from High School) HI Self Service H >*¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥ HI ■>l j rtu f.-x g IO I * , - '’ll |« .. |"K f »Ult ~ " ®®S>!?S.zs * I I * r_-— jRHn * I H * * HI I * il * ■ hM H * k I HW * H 15 WINNER 1977 GRAND PRIX -fc I H * PATSY COGGINS * ■ H -K H To Our Customers... You may use your check cashing card to cash checks up to $20.00 at any OK Station in Ga. We do appreciate your business. APPLICATION FOR CHECK CASHING CARD MAIL TO: OK OIL INC. P.O. Box 99 Griffin, Go. NAME: ADDRESS: CREDIT CARD NUMBERS (IF ANY) BANK AMERICARD: MASTER CHARGE: OTHER CARDS: OTHER CREDIT REFERENCES: PHONE NO. DRIVER'S LICENSE NO.- BANK: OCCUPATION: EMPLOYER: — | CHECK CASHING CAM GOOD AT ANY OK LOCATION J — Griffin Daily News Tuesday, January 11,1977 less than in October of this year. Rounded off, November debits in Griffin this year were $84,034,000 compared to $68,351,000 in November of 1975. NEED HELP ON INCOME TAX? size glass bottles will reduce the number of containers thrown away. —There is little risk of toxic gas being produced when the plastic bottles are incinerated as long as there is sufficient air. On the negative side: —ls the plastic bottles replace refillable containers, environmental pollution will increase. —Factories making plastic bottles produce more effluent than those making glass. —Plastic manufacture requires petroleum. ’ll FORD TRUCKS CHEAP! Call Griffin's Don Hair INTERSTATE 957-2631 or 228-7609
