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IT’S THIS WAY
BY DOYLE JONES JR.
Jest of the Week: The conversation around the cracker barrel
at the back of the store had turned to the subject of raising children.
“People are too soft on their younguns nowadays,” commented
the oldtimer. “Why,” he added, “1 firmly believe that there ain’t
nothing that’ll make a kid take to his book learning like an occasional
trip to the woodshed.”
“I’d have to agree with that,” another member of the group
chimed in along with a general nodding of heads. But one old duffer
disagreed. “The only time in my life I got a lickin’ it was for telling
the truth.”
It was quiet for a few seconds while the group considered this
and then, very quietly, one of them said, “It sure cured you, didn’t
it, Chnrlie.”
• • •
THIS AND THAT ABOUT THESE AND THOSE
The starlings out McDonough Road way have been given the
shotgun treatment by members of the Jackson constabulary and
assorted friends and neighbors in an effort to discourage their over
night roosting in the large pecan trees in the rear of the house
once occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Threatt Moore and family. For the
past several weeks the starlings by the uncounted thousands have
turned the trees into an overnight bird hostel, swarming in about
dusk in droves that blackened the sky. For a week or so the birds
were unmolested by nearby residents who viewed the winged inter
lopers with much curiosity and some awe because of their numbers
if nothing else. After the novelty wore off, the Jackson police and
neighbors have attempted to frighten them off with shotguns. The
number killed is infinitesimal but the noise has had some effect,
since the birds are roosting in reduced numbers. If more radical meas
ures are called for, contact the Hon. Ben Fortson. He is Georgia’s
most experiened starling fighter . . . Congratulations to Pamela Kay
Anderson, STAR student; Paul Stockhammer, STAR teacher; Dr.
Bailey Crockarell, Young Man of the Year; Jimmy Maddox, Young
Farmer of the Year; and Tony Thurston, Jaycee of the Year. The
awards were presented last Tuesday night at a banquet in the
Jackson school lunchroom, the affair being annually sponsored by
the Butts County Jaycees . . . Don’t forget the visit of the Blood
mobile here on Monday. The quota is 112 pints and must be met
else the county will be placed on probation. The hours are from
1 to 6 o’clock at the National Guard Armory. Please make ar
rangements to give. Your blood is most urgently needed . . . People
who would appear to be knowledgeable about the situation say that
the use of drugs by Jackson teen-agers, at least in an experimental
way, is more widespread than generally thought. Kiwanians enjoyed
a fine talk last week by Dr. Jack Newman on “Operation Drug
Alert." Dr. Newman pointed out the use of drugs has become a
national disgrace with the use by the young being particularly dis
tressing. It will take a concerted effort on the part of law enforce
ment officers and parents locally to stamp out this growing menace.
Now is the time to act as we are already late . . . Despite what the
calendar says, Spring has sprung. Flowers, the glory of Springtime,
are in full bloom. The fish are biting with crappie being caught in
record numbers at High Falls. Bass are becoming more active at
Jackson Lake, also. But before you moth ball your top coat, store
the muffler and mittens, drain your anti-freeze, and break out your
bikini, young ladies and men, remember that Easter is early this year
and that a cold snap can chill your bones to the very marrow as
well in March as January. And also remember that March is as fickle
as a woman in love and there's nothing more fickler to perhaps
coin anew word. So take it easy and enjoy these days of beauty as
they come, one by one. The demise of pretty weather can come
swiftly in March . . . We regret to inform that Boots, the yellow
Persian tom cat that Martha brought back from Columbia, South
Carolina, about a year and a half ago is missing and feared lost
in action. We last saw hint February 28th and while Boots is an
acknowleged ladies man. an All-American in fact, it is doubted
that even with his stamina he could hold forth with his harem
more than ten days without food. We arc fearful that he might have
met his demise at the hands of a quail hunter while sauntering
through the woods he loved so much. If he has not returned or his
body found by next paper date, you can read the obituary of the
“old yellow cat” who lias meant so much to Martha and me in the
short time we’ve had him.
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Guest Editorial
THE MACON TELEGRAPH
JUVENILES STILL PRESENT
BIGGEST CRIME PROBLEMS
Any realistic “war on crime” undertaken by the
Nixon administration must take account of juvenile
crime and rehabilitation if lasting effects are to be
achieved.
Youngsters under 18 are responsible for about
one-half of all serious crime in the United States.
And 15-year-olds commit more serious crimes than
persons of any other age.
Yet the emphasis within the Nixon administration
has been on other areas of crime control, particularly
organized crime.
It is often argued that money is limited and that
any broad approach to better rehabilitation of
juveniles must await its turn. The evidence remains,
however, that yesterday’s youthful offender is today’s
adult criminal —a pattern that is being repeated with
alarming frequency.
What is more, youngsters are
turning to adult-type crimes. In
the District of Columbia, 40 per
cent of all crimes of violence are
committed by juveniles of ages 17
or younger.
The greatest increase in juven
ile crime concerns narcotic drug
violations, but sharp rises in the
number of offenses in burglary,
car theft and the like have also
been marked.
Perhaps the most discouraging
aspect of the juvenile delinquency
is the fact that a young person
who runs afoul of the law is like
ly to do so again. Various studies
show that the probability of re
cidivism is greatest among the
youngest offenders.
Youthful offenders should be
punished sternly and swiftly, but
any long-range approach to the
Rites Sunday
In Bamesville
For C. M. Allen
Funeral services for Mr.
Clarence Mitchell Allen, 61, of
Barnesville, who died unexpected
ly Friday, were held at three
o’clock Sunday afternoon from
the Calvary Baptist Church. In
terment was in Greenwood Ceme
tery, Barnesville.
Mr. Allen was a native of La
mar County and was employed by
Bassett Furniture Company.
Mr. Allen is survived by his
wife, Mrs. Elbe Mae Feltman Al
len of Barnesville; four daugh
ters, Mrs. Leroy Williams of
Barnesville, Mrs. Fred McCulloch
of Culloden, Mrs. John Fordham
of Brunswick, Mrs. Franky Al
len of Barnesville; three sons,
Terry Allen, Billy Ray Allen, and
Jimmy Carter Allen, all of
Barnesville; three brothers, Otis
Allen of Fernandina Beach, Fla.,
Jack Allen and Floyd Allen, both
of Jackson; 11 grandchildren.
The body lay in state at Hais
ten Funeral Home in Barnesville
until 30 minutes before the fu
neral hour.
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Phone 775-7872
problem of juvenile delinguency
must include efforts to combat
recidivism.
Experts on the problem be
lieve that small, community-based
programs offer a promising ap
proach of rehabilitation of young
offenders. Ideally, there should
be a variety of community pro
grams to encompass the whole
range of delinquent behavior.
Relatively few programs of
this nature have been undertaken,
however, primarily because of
want of funds. With war chests
for the fight on crime now being
expanded, a fair share should be
ticketed for rehabilitation of
young offenders.
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‘Whatsoever Things’
BY DONALD E. WILDMON
HE’S THERE, TOO
Sam put on his top-coat and picked up his
briefcase and walked to the door. Saying good
by to the rest of the family, he proceeded to his
car. He backed out of his driveway and headed
down the road to the office. At the intersection
he looked both ways and then started across.
That’s when it happened.
There was a terrible screech, tires grinding
on the pavement coming to a sudden and complete stop. Sam jumped,
looked toward his right to see a big tractor-trailer transport truck
bearing down on him. In an instant his instinct told him to brace
himself, to prepare for a terrible accident. The truck was about
to crash into his small foreign made car. He braced and waited.
But, miraculously, the driver of the giant truck managed to get
the big rig stopped just prior to the anticipated collision.
Sam Prayed
With a sigh of relief and thank
fulness, Sam uttered a quick
prayer. Now it’s only fair to say
that Sam was not normally a
very religious man, living mostly
by his own creeds and just not
having much time or interest in
the kid stuff. But for some reas
on, he spontaneously let it slip.
“Thank you, Lord,” he said, sud
denly remembering that there
was Someone beyond himself.
Sam and the driver of the
truck got out and surveyed the
situation. “Man,” said the truck
driver, “you are a mighty lucky
person. Just a split-second dif
ference in timing and you prob
ably wouldn’t be around this old
world right now. You had better
be thankful that I had my brakes
reworked just last week. I would
hate to think what would have
happened if I had not. And I
started to put it off, but changed
my mind at the last minute and
went ahead. Buddy, you had bet
ter thank goodness that you are
still alive.”
On Hi. Way
“Mister,” said Sam, “I have
already thanked goodness.” In a
few moments Sam was on his way
to the office again. At a service
station along the route he took
he saw Bill. Bill was a friend of
his who worked in the same of
fice. Bill was also the “religious”
guy in their group —a regular
church-goer. Sam wheeled in to
speak to Bill and tell him about
the truck.
“Say, Bill,” hollered Sam out his
window as he pulled alongside his
religious friend, “the Lord is real
ly taking care of me this morn
ing. I pulled out in front of this
big truck, but the Lord performed
a miracle and stopped it just
before it got to me. It sure is
great how the Lord takes care of
us, isn’t it?”
“It sure is,” said Bill. “He per
formed a miracle for me this
morning, also.” “He did?” Sam
asked excitedly. “What hap
pened? Did you like to get hit
by a big truck also?” “Not
quite,” said Bill. “He just kept
me from pulling out in front of
any.”
Strange how we can find Him
in the “miracles” and not in the
everyday events, isn’t it?—Copy
right, 1970, Donald E. Wildmon)
—FIVE STAR
(Tour the Holy Land with Mr.
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 1970
Letters To
The Editor
136 Forrest Ave.
Jackson, Ga. 30233
March 4, 1970
What is happening to America?
I’m speaking with reference to
the Lamar, South Carolina, in
cident. A mob of parents and citi
zens, while during a day of forced
integration attacked and over
turned school buses loaded with
children. Many children were in
jured, and the buses were badl>
damaged.
“How can this be?” I ask my
self. Children have, for some time
now, been recognized as the gold
of America, the adults of tomor
row. Education is a necessity. Yet
parents would deny children an
education, incite to riot, and
harm these same precious chil
dren. And they call this “pro
test”? I call it stupidity, igno
rance and complete and utter dis
regard of human rights!
The parents involved in this
revolutionary act of dissent
should have to pay damages to
students and to the school. Now,
I believe in protest as long as it’s
peaceful. To protest is the right
of any citizen, and that right
can and should be revoked when
abused.
I have faith in America. I feel
that parents throughout the land
agree that this was too much, and
I feel sure that parents here in
Butts County will never partici
pate in such an event.
JEFF JORDAN
CARD OF THANKS
My sincere thanks to those who
remembered me during my illness
while I was in Florida. Every
expression of concern deepened
my appreciation of friendship.—
Gladys Wilson.
Wildmon on his annual tour. 15
days, July 23-Aug. 6. For more
information, write him at Box
1368, Tupelo, Miss. 38801)