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THE FORSYTH COUNTY NEWS-JANUARY 1,1970
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THE '£?' NEWS
CUMMINS, 6EOR6IA JOIJO
TONY MADDOX EDITOR AND PUBLISHER
Sara Flint. News and Feature Editor
Published Every Thursday By The Forsyth Co
unty News Company. Second Class Postage Paid
At The Post Office In Cumming. Georgia Under
The Act Of March 8,1897. Subscription Rates
In Forsyth And Adjoining Counties, 53.09 Including
State Sales Tax; Elsewhere, $4.12 Per Year. Tele
phone 887-3127
107 DALONEGA STREET CUMMING, GA. 30130
The Forsyth County News Is Not Responsible For
Return Of Photographs, Drawings And Manuscripts
Received For Publication.
Editor’s Desk
The 1960’s were eventful for Forsyth County and Cumming.
A decade of growth and change is almost history. The change
i s evident in the physical appearance of the downtown area
of Cumming. A person returning from a ten year absence
certainly would find it difficult to regocnize our town.
New schools, banks, stores, homes and people were added
to the local scene. '
The 70’s hold much promise for this area as highway building,
water expansion and other construction hopefully will sustain
the momentum. Forsyth’s economy is healthy according to the
people who should know-healthy in spite of “tight money”
conditions.
It’s very likely that Forsyth County will become another
“bedroom county” for Atlanta with the opening of the Appa
lachia Highway. This means considerable residential building
and the accompanying service type businesses to accomodate
the people who will commute to Atlanta jobs, but live in Forsyth
County.
The planning commission expects the next census to reveal
a dramatic increase in the county’s population. This prediction
is understandable when one views the new homes and the
crowded schools.
A few problems of the 70’s will include ironing the kinks
out of the planning and zoning laws; solving the problem of our
crowded schools and providing municipal services to rapidly
expanding areas.
Jim Butler
What A City Hall Should
Be ... Cumming’s Is Not
The city hall of any munici
pality is a symbol of the city
government as well as the head
quarters of that government.
Therefore, the city hall should
perform two very important
services. First it must serve
effectively as the center for lo
cal governmental activity; and
second, the city hall should by
its appearance and usefulness
be a credit to the community
and symbolic of community pr
ide and resourcefulness. The
city hall should be like a man’s
house. A proud, industrious man
wants a neat and attractive, as
well as functional, home. Such
a home reflects the better qu
alities in the man. In much the
same manner does the city hall
reflect the quality of a commu
nity; the community shouldwant
a city hall they can feel proud
of.
According to Mayor George
Ingram, Cumming’s city hall
does not adequately serve its
most important purpose. The
Police Department, Fire De
partment, and city hall are all
crowded into the same small
building. The city hall consists
of one room, where all city go
vernmental business must be
transacted. The Police Depart
ment also has only one room.
Mayor Ingram says that the city
needs more desk and office sp
ace, and that there is not ade
quate parking near the building,
for visitors or for police ve
hicles. The Mayor would like to
see city hall moved off the sq
uare to a more convenient loc
ation. He feels that the loca
tion is one of the major causes
of the inconviences and poor
appearance of the present city
hall.
There is justifiably consider
able doubt that the present city
hall is a credit to the comm
unity. The building certainly
does very little to contribute
to the beauty of the city of Cu
mming, and even less to the vi
sitors’ conceptions of the city.
It is probably not an object of
pride among the citizenry. This
is evident every time someone
reads the sign above the buil
ding. The insipid sign reads
Tractor Operation Class
Scheduled At FCHS
The Vocational-Agriculture
Department of Forsyth County
Comprehensive High School will
conduct an Adult class in tr
actor operation and mainten
ance, beginning Monday night,
January 5, and running through
January 8, at the Vocational-
Agriculture Building at the High
School. Both Diesel and gaso
“Police Department.- Coca-
Cola-Fire Department”. Sucha
sign, advertising a commercial
product, makes a caricature
of Cumming’s Police Depart
ment. One visitor remarked
upon seeing the sign, “Police
Department and Fire Depart
ment, sponsored by Coca-Cola,
eh?” Such considerations may
seem trivial to some, but they
all contribute to the debasement
of this city’s government insti
tutions.
Mayor Ingram is hopeful that
action can be taken “in the fore
seeable future” to provide the
city with new headquarters. Now
that the city’s water problems
are in the process of being
solved, he says that the time
may be right for the city go
. ci iiuieni 10 concentrate its re
source s on getting a new
building. The possibility of con-
structing a new city hall is now
under study by the Georgia Mo
untains Planning and Develop
ment* commission. The
Planning Commission i s to
advise the city what location wo
uld be best for the construc
tion of a new building, and how
much future growth should be
taken into consideration when
planning the structure. Mayor
Ingram expects considerable
growth for Cumming when the
new four lane highway is built
through the county.
Specific plans for a new bu
ilding hing e on two decisions
yet to be made: whether or
not the city fire truck is to be
housed in the same building or
complex as the government of
fices; and whether some cell
blocks will be built in the com
plex for the detention of city
prisoners. Funds for a new city
hall could come from either a
bond issue or from increased
taxes.
One thing the Mayor is cer
tain about is that if a new city
hall is built, the physical plant
itself must be a credit to the
community. "Buildings like the
new bank and post office do a
lot for the looks and prestige
of the city”, Ingram says, “and
a new city hall must be built
to be consistent with such
improvements.”
line tractors will be studied.
All those interested in att
ending the classes are cordially
invited. The classes are being
sponsored by Dan Sullivan and
James Harris, teachers of agri
culture at the High School. For
’urther information contact
larris or Sullivan.
Letters
To Editor
Dear Editor:
Thanks for promoting the Chr
istmas Card Contest. It was
a challenge to enter and fun to
win!
Sincerely,
Louise Borman
Dear Editor:
Dean Rusk himself should make
the decision to stay out of Geor
gia. Even Judas Iscariot had en
ough principal and consideration
not to return to the apostolic gr
oup.
Sincerely,
T. J. Campbell
2169 Rando LN.
Atlanta, Ga.
Insurance
Companies
Criticized
Former Qeputy Insurance
Commissioner A 1 Hatcher, an
announced candidate for comp
troller - general, tonight de
nounced insurance companies
that arbitrarily concel or refuse
to renew policies solely be
cause of the policyholder’s age
or military status.
“There is no place in the
stream of Georgia commerce
for companies that engage in
such sharp and unthinkable pr
actices,” Hatcher declared.
Cancellations and renewal
refusals of this nature impose
an undue hardship on those who
often are least able to help
themselve s and need insurance
protection the most, he told an
audience of Gainesville Rotar
ians.
Hatcher directed the Claims
and investigation Division of
the State Insurance Department
for three years before re
signing December 5 to enter
the race for comptroller. The
comptroller also serve s as
state insurance commissioner.
“Most companies doing bus
iness in Georgia are reputable,
reliable, and trusted ins
titutions which do not capri
ciously cancel or refuse to
renew coverage,” said Hatcher.
“But, unfortunately, there
have been a few companies in
the state in the past which
persisted in cancelling policies
when a person reached a certain
age that a computer had pre
determined as unacceptable to
the company, or when a man
was called to serve his country
in the armed forces.”
"Now, I realize that any bus
iness must show a profit to
remain a going concern and
surely the obvious bad risks
and the patently uninsurable
cannot expect the coverage they
may wish to have,” Hatcher
continued.
“But there is no justification
for mass cancellations, arbit
rary or capricious denial of in
surance, or sudden and unwar
ranted rate increases, and it
is within the province of the
Insurance Department to super
vise the activites of all com
panies in this state to prevent
such action.”
Hatcher pointed out that the
inusrance industry is the only
industry of consequence that
still is policed and regulated
almost entirely on the state
level, with little federal inter
vention.
“Because insurance is re
gulated primarily by the state,
it is imperative it be regulated
strictly,” he said.
Everyone needs insurance in
one form or another. Whether
it be life, health, property co
verage, or all three, insurance
is a necessity in today’s world.
* ‘The uninsured risks not only
financial ruination for himself,
but his family and loved ones
as well”, said Hatcher.
“Due to its essential nature,
the broadest possible insurance
coverage must be made avail
able to the most possible pe
ople at the lowest possible co
st”, he said.
“To provide these safegu
ards, the State Insurance De
partment must serve as con
tinuing overseer of all com
panies doing businessin the
state, encouraging and assisting
the reputable companies, and
eliminating the disreputable”,
he concluded,
WE WELCOME
LETTERS TO
THE EDITOR
'HEY ! HALLOWE'EN IS OVER !'
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SENSING THE NEWS . .
By THURMAN SENSING
In approving higher personal
income tax exemptions and in
voting to nearly double
minimum Social Security
benefits, the U.S. Senate sought
to present itself as Santa Claus
to the taxpayers of the nation.
However, it was a poo; im- ,
personation of
PERHAPS some citizens
thought they were getting
genuine Christmas cheer when
a majority of the Senate voted
to increase the personal income
tax exemption from S6OO to SBOO
and to boost the minimum
Social Security payment from
$55 to SIOO. Everyone likes a
handsome present, but they
don’t especially enjoy a
Christmas package they have to
pay for themselves. And that’s
the situation the taxpayers will
find themselves in if the in
creases are approved by a
House-Senate conference
committee
Some time ago President
Nixon recommended a 10 per
cent hike in Social Security
payments which would take
note of the impact of inflation on
Social Security beneficiaries.
But the virtual doubling of
payments is a far cry from the
10 per cent favored by the
nation’s Chief Executive.
NO DOUBT Mr. Nixon would
like to be generous at Christmas
time. It would be good politics to
favor the big handouts voted by
the Senate. Fortunately, Mr.
Nixon knows that the man in the
White House isn’t supposed to
play Santa Claus with the
American people Like the head
of a household, he has to worry
about how the bills will be paid
after the holiday.
The personal income tax
exemption hike was the project'*'
of Senator Albert Gore (D-
Tenn) who is up for reelection
next year. Apparently he has
special reason to masquerade
as Santa Claus. Senator Gore,
however, isn’t being generous
with his own money. Instead, he
is imposing a new burden on the
taxpayers. Mr. Nixon has
pointed out that the kind of
increase favored by Senator
Gore would result in a revenue
shortfall
The government can’t afford
a 30-called shortfall It has to
pay its bills. And if tax revenues
aren’t adequate in the year
al.jad, taxes will have to be
raised later on—after Senator
Gore’s election contest, which is
convenient for the Senator from
Tennessee.
THE SOCIAL SECURITY
increase raises the same issue.
If nacted into law, the proposal
v/<.jld cost an estimated $6.2
tillion. America’s working
people already are feeling the
oppressive effects of Social
A phony
Santa Claus
Security payments. More and
more money is being taken out
of weekly paychecks in order to
provide Social Security
recipients with regular
payments.
Nowadays a working man
may get a raise in pay—only to
discover that higher Social
Mgrlty costs| leave hinyjMJJj
'TeiUha'n he wfis earning before
he received a raise. The latest
$6.2 billion proposal would
extend that unhappy experience
to many, many more working
people.
Senator John J. Williams (R-
Del) has said that the spender
majority in the Senate has
turned the tax bill into “a
Christmas tree.” The spenders
may be disappointed, however,
as the tax-paying public is in
creasingly sophisticated. Fewer
and fewer people these days
believe the old liberal
propaganda that the federal
government dispenses “free”
The Upper Room
Read John 3:11-17
The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising
God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as
it was told unto them. (Luke 2:20)
The story of the shep
herds does not end with
the appearance of the
angelic host. After the
angel announced the good
news of the Savior, the
shepherds left the fields
with haste and went into
Bethlehem to see the
child.
After they saw Jesus
and had made known to
Joseph and Mary what
the angel had told them,
they returned to their
daily occupation.
However, after seeing
the Christ, they could
never be the same. They
had experienced the
fulfillment, of God’s
promise of salvation, and
the news transformed
their whole outlook on
life. They returned
glorifying and praising
God for the things they had heard and seen.
We, too, are changed by faith in Christ as Savior
and Lord. We make known to others the marvelous
message of God’s redeeming love.
PRAYER: Merciful God, with praise and
thanksgiving wc glorify Thee for Thy great gift of
salvation. Help us to show to all the world that the
true meaning of Christmas is the birth of our Savior.
In His name we pray. Amen.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Christmas brings joy to all who will take its
meaning seriously.
benefits.
NOWADAYS, the majority of
people subscribe to a more
realistic view of economics.
They know that every handout
from government has to be paid
for by the taxpayers. In state
after state there are taxpayer
rebellions.
associations
cropping up in many cities anjJ
counties as concerned citizens
determine something must be
done to bar additional tax
burdens imposed on them by
giveaway-minded politicians.
Thus the Albert Gores in politics
may find that the giveaway
promises of yesteryear don’t
fool a new generation of
working Americans.
The “silent majority” in the
United States isn’t concerned
exclusively with foreign affairs.
The “silent Americans,” or one
might call them the “fed up”
Americana.
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NEWSWINDOW 111
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Welcome to the new manager of Home Federal Savings
and Loan. Garland Nelson assumes his new duties here on
January 5. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia and
his hobbies are hunting and fishing. That gives him a lot in
common with a lot of local folks. Garland and Ann have a son,
Matthew, age 2.
A great many wives found themselves to be “football widows”
over the holidays. I’ll have to admit that I spent more than a ,
few hours watching some of the action. I was thrice surprised
when Florida edged Tennessee; the Vikings squeaked by Los
Angeles and was taken aback at the shellacking given to Dallas
by the Browns. The big match between the Vikings and the Browns
should be interesting. I’ll have to go with the Browns in spite
of the winning ways of Viking quarterback Joe Capp.
I have dispensed with all new year’s resolutions this
year. Never been able to keep ’em anyway.
The burglar surprised my great-uncle as he slept. “Not
a word while I look for money,” said the burglar. “Hand me
a light. I want to help look, too!” said my great uncle.
News window wishes everyone a happy and prosperous new
year.
FAIRLY SPOKiN . ■ •
Christmas
Has Become
A Freak
By Sara Flint
Now that Christmas is over , I want to protest the whole
thing. Yes, Christmas is a monster which must be identified
as such. I have several little memories from this one which
I will relate to you and maybe you will agree that something
must be done about the whole thing.
During on e of my shopping trips to Atlanta, I overheard
this conversation in a department store between a daughter
and her mother:
“Lets just get her something and get out of here.”
“But what?”
“Who cares. I’m going to die if I don’t get home. You know
her better than I do. Think of something.”
Another took place in a local grocery store and iit went like
this: “Yes, I’m off tomorrow, Christmas Day, ana then back
to work on Friday and its all over.”
At the K-Mart in Sandy Springs Saturday there were so many
people returning Christmas gifts that special booths had to be
set up to accommodate various categories of returned mer
chandise.
Then I read in the paper that a group of hippies in Akron,
Ohio, protested against the commercialism in Christmas this
year by carrying banners and posters on the streets urging
people to spend only two dollars per gift.
Just yesterday a mother confided to me that her doctor had
told her that her child was suffering emotional exhaustion from
the expectations of Christmas and had to be put to bed for a
complete rest.
Several years ago a study by physicians and psychologists
revealed that many people actually went into physical exhau
stion accompanied by a mental depression over the Christmas
holidays, often extending into the new year.
Examining these various connotations of the holiday season
for what they are worth, I think Christmas has become a freak,
a mutation, something that must be exterminated. I'm sure
people reading this article will g. .sp indignantly and begin to
mumble about the birth of Christ. To them I say get a new day.
Actually Christ was born in the summer months and his birth
was moved to coincide with the Yule celebrations of Saint
Nick, et cetera, et cetera.
The good done by modern day Christmas giving of gifts
can never cancel out the emotions of inadequacy, guilt, and
loneliness which precede and follow the big day.
And in final analysis why should one day be designated as
the culimination of an entire year of good will anyway?
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CUMMING AND GOING
IN FORSYTH COUNTY
By Mary Wright
Those of our readers who are not acquainted with the Forsyth
County News’ illustrious editor, Tony Maddox, can not really
understand the work and complex problems inherent in his
high office. Here he is pictured, as always, hard at work pre
paring the mammoth Forsyth News Christmas edition.
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When asked how such an endeavor contributed to the publi
cation of a newspaper, Maddox repl/ed that he was doing re
search. Observant readers will note there is not a train on
the track in the picture. This is illustrative of our editor’s
tremendous capability for comprehending abstract problems.
Which all goes to show the wealth of imagination, thought,
and industrious hard work that goes into every week’s edition '
of your Forsyth County News.
The Cumming Barber Shop now specializes in unusual hair
cuts. Last week several customers noticed a most unusual
customer, an opposum, pacing in front of the shop waiting his
turn.
James Hen.y Gree n who lives at 111 Main Street came into 'i
the News office recently and related an interesting story. It.,
seems that Joe J. Green, James Henry's father, owned and';
farmed the land where the court house now stands. Green
would like to get in touch with anyone who knew his father or
anything about his farm back then.
Mrs. Nancy Nunn’s sister came to see her during the Christ
mas holidays and was returning home through Alpharetta
when the Alpharetta police stopped her and gave her a ticket
for speeding. On the ticket, it stated she was to appear at the
court session there in JANUARY, 1969111!
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