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wily MXw (2 (ft JxVzo Can’t a dog see a tv program? ByL.M.BOYD Note it claimed in print that dogs can’t see television. They can pick up the light patterns and notice the motion, but they can’t focus well enough to make out the nature of the action, it’s contended. Interesting, if true. Not even many Zionists know that the British govern ment in 1903 offered 6,000 square miles of uninhibited land in Uganda for settlement by homeless Jews. Among the NCAA first-division football teams, more call themselves Tigers than any other nickname. Ten do so, in fact. Second most common team nickname is Bulldogs. With 6. In Rome, it’s claimed, the average female tourist under the age of 40 gets some sort of invitational comment from 8 men a day. LOVE AND WAR Q. “Ask your Love and War man what it suggests to him that I sometimes get a nosebleed while engaged in that thing he calls physical romance?” A. Only that you’ve either got high blood pressure or a fighting partner. Q. “Can eels crawl on land like snakes?” A. One sort can, anyway. Anguilla rostrata is its nomenclature. Been known to wiggle over moist ground as far as 3 miles. Q. “What’s ‘witch hazel’?” A. A shrub with pliant branches that bloom in the fall. Also, an alcoholic lotion made from witch hazel bark. The name, incidentally, came from the fact the shrub’s branches were supposed to be used as witching rods by the oldtime water finders. These were the cunning characters who would point out to you for a fee the best place to dig your well. ACUPUNCTURE Veterinarians, too, use acupuncture now. To cure that ailment in dogs known as tailbiter’s disease. They used to amputate. Lately, though, they’ve taken to sticking long needles into 4 points around the poop pup’s tail. What, you can’t name the first state that wanted to secede from the Union in 1859? Credit Wisconsin with that distinction. It had its own reasons unlike those of the Southern states. L. M. Boyd, Box 681, Weatherford, TX 76086 Copyright 1977 Crown Syndicate, Inc. n - : ■■ x H ■ >0 IV © NM A WK ’ M H*Q U S P4I 01* li ’What do you have that's biodegradable?" DAILY Quimby Melton, Jr., Editor and Publisher Gary Reeves General Manager Address ah mad (Subscript tom Cheat* d Address Fena 3579) to FO. Drawer M. M 224 Member at The Associated Frees. The Associated Fress ts eoMtod eidosweh to the roHhhuhaa rights of aH local atvs coataraed here*. GRIFFIN NEWS Bill Knight Executive Editor PaMIM ta*. bug Sw>*. lan. 1. M, «. Ttaeterw* I OratM. al MJ t«t Salama Stmt. Mfia, k MWJ, W ■aan Caiparaim. Sana* Oaaa Natafa at faffia. k, Sa* C* II Caatl >J Today By The Associated Press Today is Saturday, Nov. 5, the 309th day of 1977. There are 56 days left in the year. Today’s highlight in history: On this day in 1940, U. S. election returns showed that President Franklin Roosevelt had been elected to an unprece dented third term. On this date: In 1605, Guy Fawkes was seized as he was about to blow up the British House of Lords. In 1872, suffragist Susan An thony voted for Ulysses S. Grant for president. Women did not have the vote and she was fined SIOO for illegal voting. In 1912, Woodrow Wilson was elected president. In 1930, American novelist Sinclair Lewis was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. In 1940, election returns were televised for the first time. In 1946, a new career in poli tics began when John Kennedy was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives at the age of 29. Ten years ago: An express train hurtled off the tracks near leaving 51 dead. Five years ago: The polls predicted a landslide victory for President Richard Nixon over Democrat George McGovern. One year ago: A United Auto Workers strike against Chrysler Corp, was averted when agree ment on a new contract was reached 11 minutes before a strike deadline. Today’s birthdays: Philoso pher and historian Will Durant is 92 years old. Former cowboy star Roy Rogers is 65. Thought for today: The uneducated tend to overvalue their own abilities — Adm. Hy man Rickover. Thoughts For the thing that I fear comes upon me, and what I dread befalls me. 1 am not at ease, nor am I quiet; I have no rest; but trouble comes.—Job 3:25, 26. Subscriptions o. C 7T7'' Delivered by carrier or by mail in the counties of Spalding, Butts, Fayette, Henry, Lamar and Pike, and to military personnel and students from Griffin: 62 cents per week, $2.68 per month, $8.04 for three months, $16.07 for six months, $32.13 for 12 months. These prices include sales tax. Due to expense and un certainty of delivery, mail subscriptions are not recom mended but will be accepted outside the above area at $17.50 for three months, S3O for six months, and SSO for 12 months. If inside Georgia, sales tax must be added to these prices. All mail subscriptions must be paid at least three months in advance. Page 4 ■Griffin Daily News Saturday, November 5, 1977 Viewpoint The Griffin Dally News’ policy is to be fair to everyone. The editor’s opinions are confined to this page, and its columns are Bears will be back The Griffin High Bears close the 1977 football season tonight and no doubt Coach Max Dowis was hoping the end would come much sooner than it has. In pre-season polls, the Bears were rated number one and were rated in the top 10 for several weeks that followed. However, losses knocked the Bears from the top 10 and from any prospects of post season Play. The Bears played a good brand of Vote Tuesday The pros and cons on the bond issue to be voted Tuesday have made their opinions known and this newspaper has attempted to be fair and give both sides a voice, in the news columns and in its advertising. The people of Spalding County have a major decision to make before they go to the polls. Both sides of the issue should be weighed before a decision for or against is made. Voters should not wait until they step up to the voting machine Tuesday to make their decision. More growth Several of the textile industries in the area recently announced plant im provements and additions that would increase employment. Now, the William Carter Co. has an nounced a plant expansion that will add more jobs. Each expansion or new company helps to keep the unemployment rate low for the area. They also help to boost the local Georgia Power workmen were called to the scene Thursday when three of their switches fell and knocked off electricity in downtown Griffin for a few moments. They worked in the rain to repair the damage Money quarrels DEAR DR. GRAHAM: My husband and I always seem to be fighting over money and what things we should buy. Neither of us really wants to quarrel, but how can we get out of this rut?-Mrs. K. L. G. DEAR MRS. G.: I once heard a psychologist say that arguments over money are one of the greatest causes of marital unhappiness and divorce. I think this is certainly true. The Bible says, "People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered Billy Graham iffi Fairness to all Dedication My Answer open to every subscriber. Letters to the editor are published every Wednesday. Address letters to P.O. Box M, 30224. football, the caliber that brought the fans back to the stadium Friday night after Friday night. They were good and would like to have been in the state championship game again this year. Apparently some other folks had improved and also wanted a shot at the state title. The Bears may be down, but they are not out. You can be ready for a new edition of the Bears in 1978. There also will be a county com missioner and city commissioners elected Tuesday. The candidates in these races also-have made statements in the newspaper. We also welcomed the advertising of the candidates. Everyone has had a voice in the issue before the voter. Now it is his turn to make his known. The ballot box continues to be the voice of the public in our republic. Your voice is not heard if you do not cast a ballot. economy. With these additions and the seasonal boost in employment, Griffin should be in good shape for several months. It’s additions such as the ones an nounced by the industries that are per manent and count in the long run. They are welcome and any others also will be welcome. Great and Growing Griffin! * It is a known fact that water and elec tricity do not mix and create a hazardous situation. We’re thankful for their dedication to keeping the city supplied with electiricty. Their job is one we do not want. from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs” (I Timothy 6:9-10, New International Version). The problem, you see, is not with money itself. In fact, God may reward some people with wealth that can be used for His glory. The real problem is covetousness and greed in our hearts-the more we get, the more we want. The Bible says, “He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase” (Ecclesiastes 5:10). Let me suggest that you and your husband talk this matter over seriously. What you really need to do is yield your lives to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Ask God to take away the covetousness and love of possessions that is threatening to destroy your marriage. Then sit down and analyze your financial situation carefully. Make a budget and stick to it, buying only those items you really do need. Set your priorities not on money, but on God’s will for your lives. Jesus said, "lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven. . . For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also” (Matthew 6:20-21). Miss Lillian: one of many BY GERARD C. McLAURIN News Staff Executive While I certainly wouldn’t be classified a Jimmy Carter fan, nor accused of being particularly fond of any of the Carter clan, I must admit to being snowed under by the charm and charisma displayed by "Miss Lillian” during her recent appearances on the nationally televised Phil Donahue Show. Handling any and all questions tossed her way, the President’s mother displayed a classic example of a once conservative Southern belle who has evolved to a modern thinking, progressive woman of the world —a pleasant phenomena becoming more prevalent in a rapidly industrializing South. They, especially Miss Lillian, have magically preserved the lovely stereotype of the maternal guardian, innocent in thoughts and deeds, and at the same time manifest an uncommonly sound philosophy of the modem world and the changes in thought and attitude which have tran spired. The adaptation is refreshing. Whether staged or on the level, Miss Lillian displayed an ignorance of the male sex drive (charastic of the Southern belle) and then discussed the issue of abortion with the convictions of a cosmopolitan making it all believable. With matronly softness in her eyes she spoke of family life and of helping others and then admitted she isn’t "very religious” and takes a little bourbon in the af ternoon. At one point she explained that she hadn’t remarried because according to her husband’s wishes, if she ever did she would lose what he left her. In characteristic form, Donahue tried to comer her by pointing out that her son Billy would make more money selling his beer than Jimmy would as President of the United States. She calmly responded, “Well good. I hope he shares some of it with me.” In transcript form, Miss Lillian’s remarks and responses wouldn’t be as impressive. And she certainly didn’t secure a Carter vote from me for the 1980 election with political prowess. But, her demeanor, attitude and matronly charm, sparked my Southern pride. And what’s even more important, she rekindled a fervor for the Southern female. Miss Lillian and the many Southern ladies like her, are enough to convince me that what we often think of as the death of a beautiful South was the birth of a South even more beautiful. 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