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IT’S THIS WAY
BY DOYLE JONES JR
Jest of the Week: There are three things that prove this
country is still in good shape: The Gross National Product, the
standard of living, and mini-skirts.
Every man needs a wife. Many things go wrong that can’t be
blamed on the government.
A woman on her 25th wedding anniversary was asked if, during
those 25 years, she had ever considered divorce. “No,” she replied,
“only mayhem.”
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THIS AND THAT ABOUT THESE AND THOSE
My good friend Kay Pinckney was recently elected as an
alternate to the National Democratic Convention in Miami. We
recently commented on this, pointing out that it will be an experi
ence of a life time for this Agnes Scott coed, daughter of Bob and
Kathleen Pinckney of Jackson. But we failed to say that we are
afraid that Kay is backing a losing horse, or “hoss,” if you want to
Westernize it, in the person of Sen. Edmund Muskie. Th e chances of
his winning the nomination are about as slim as history doing an
about face and making a hero of Judas Iscariot. Muskie’s hoped for
image of a 20th century Lincoln has flopped miserably and the poor
fellow is likely to finish way down the line in the presidential derby.
Sorry, Kay. If I’m wrong I’ll vote for your man ... It was good
to see Dr. Zack Johnson walk into the office last week. Whenever I
see him about this time of the year I immediately think of camp meet
ing and realize that it is a lot closer than we think. Dr. and Mrs.
Johnson of Wilmore, Ky., arrived at the camp ground last week
and he says that if his wife’s health remains constant they’ll be there
until Labor Day. Dr. Johnson is president emeritus of Asbury College.
And if any of you good fishermen want the company of another fine
angler, give Zack a call at the camp ground. He’s good company and
he may just put more fish on the stringer . . . Law enforcement laxity
and public apathy go hand in hand. Where one exists you usually
find the other. Atlanta is a case in point. Organized crime appears to
be sinking its roots deeply in our capitol city despite vigorous denials
from high law enforcement officials, including the mayor. If the
public by inaction and passivity allow law enforcement laxity to
exist, they tacitly condone the practice and embolden those who would
flaunt and scoff at law and order. Old John Q. Public usually gets
what he wants—or better, what he demands. An outraged public can
bring about any reform it wishes. An apathetic public gets nothing
and deserves it. We reap what we sow—individually and collectively,
as a community, a state or nation . . . Butts County is one of the
state’s smallest. It is difficult to see how we could be caught up in a
reapportionment hassle. If the legislators or federal judges take much
from us there won’t be anything left . . . There perhaps should be
some type barrier, other than buoys, placed in front of the Lloyd
Shoals Dam to prevent a recurrence of the recent tragedy when two
men lost their lives when their boat went over the dam and crashed
on the rocks below. It was not the first time it has happened, nor
will it be the last. Others have gone over the dam and survived.
Perhaps some physical barrier that would bar boats from close
proximity to the dam could save lives in the future. We would
imagine that Georgia Power Company will be thinking in that
direction while the accidents, by no means commonplace, are hap
pening too frequently . . . My favorite waitress, Betty Hortman,
at the Ranch House in Griffin had a harrowing experience last
week while on a fishing trip to Florida that almost cost her life
and that of her husband. A fishing boat capsized about 12 miles
out into the Gulf, and Mrs. Hortman, being unable to swim, clung
desperately to two cushions to stay afloat. Her husband clung to
the boat until they were rescued in about 30 to 40 minutes. Mrs.
Hortman said Friday that her ardor for fishing had cooled consider
ably . . . Grid practice has been concluded at the University of
Georgia with Dandy Andy Johnson proving that he is still the man
of the hour. Andy guided the Blacks to a blazing two touchdown
comeback over the Reds, edging 21-14 principally on his fourth
quarter heroics. Andy has that knack possessed only by great play
ers of coming through when the chips are down. Tech fans will
always remember with horror that final minute and 34 seconds at
Guest Editorial
THE MOULTRIE OBSERVER
PROTECT THE ACCUSED
BUT SAVE THE TAXPAYERS
Judges, district attorneys and grand juries
throughout Georgia are taking increased cognizance
of antiquated judicial practices which are costing the
taxpayers heavily and they are calling for reforms.
The General Assembly has taken certain actions,
but because of bigger fish to fry in reorganizing state
government during the past session, many of the
proposed reforms have been left hanging in commit
tee.
Perhaps some of the ideas need further study
and possibly a few should be rejected for good cause.
But on the whole, the proposed reforms make sense
—and they tend to take the burden off the harassed
taxpayers.
The Colquitt county grand
jury, in its April presentments to
Superior Court, followed the line
of several previous grand juries
in recommending that local legis
lators work with others in the
General Assembly to enact some
of the suggested reforms.
In the event that citizens may
have forgotten reform sugges
tions made in the past, the April
grand jury refreshes our minds
with the folowing proposals.
Abolition of antiquated proced
ure of permitting the accused to
testify without taking the oath
or without fear of cross-examina
tion.
Adoption of a more equitable
number of jury strikes by both
the defense and the presecution.
Reduction of the number of
chilly Grant Field last Thank|giving night when the great sopho
more snatched a Georgia team from the brink of defeat and almost
singlehandedly marched them 65 torturous yards to a touchdown
with Jimmy Poulos plunging over from the one with 14 seconds re
maining. That game cost Bud Carson his job, with the Ole Miss
debacle but icing on the cake in the Peach Bowl. Georgia also has
probably the best number two quarterback in' these United States
in James Ray. Had Tech had Ray last year instead of McAshan, the
Engineers would likely have been undefeated. Ray is that good!
Look for him to play more this year for the Bulldogs . . . The op
portune showers of Saturday were just what the doctor ordered.
Many gardeners breathed a sigh of relief. It was beginning to get
a little dry. The April showers will work wpnders for the May
flowers, but Jackson has about bloomed out, the dogwoods and
azaleas this Spring being unusually beautiful . . . There were moist
eyes and sad hearts in the Aldine Carmichael household recently.
Solomon, the white feline patriarch of East College Street and the
beloved pet of Mary and Aldine Carmichael for amost a decade
and a half, fell on his eternal sleep about two weeks ago. Solomon
was one of the largest, most handsome and most intelligent cats I
have ever seen and we can sympathize with them in his passing.
May the fire ever be bright on a cold winter’s night and the fields
of catnip ever green as he is remembered so fondly in the hearts
of his Master and Mistress. Solomon was “family” and an institu
tion. Like our Tom and Beau, he is not dead, but just away, alive
forever in the hearts of those who loved him.
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persons required on juries from
12 to 6, with possible exception
of cases involving capital crimes.
Lowering the number of jurors
required in panels for felony
cases from 48 to 42.
Amend the law requiring 100
per cent consent for conviction
or acquittal by a jury to require
perhaps 10 in agreement, except
in capital cases.
Allow misdemanors to be ac
cused in any of the courts, thus
reducing the burden on Superior
Court.
All of the proposals can result
in greater court efficiency with
out loss of fairness to the ac
cused. But most of all, it allows
for greater economies in judicial
operations something which
nearly everybody agrees we need.
‘Whatsoever Things' j
BY DONALD E. WILDMON
HOW TO FACE DIFFICULT SITUATIONS
At some time in his life every person comes
Asi face to face with a difficult situation. None of
us, regardless of our credentials, are spared of
life’s trying times. Therefore, any man is richer
as some foundation on which to stand when
stornl rages high. How can we best face dif-
Well, the first word that is necessary here is dedication. Every
person has some basis from which to view life, from which he faces
difficult situations. For many that basis is pure selfishness —what’s
best for me, what do I want to do. For others the basis is genuine
apathy—they don’t care how the difficult situation turns out.
But experience shows us ’ that
those who best cope with their
difficult situations are those who
have at the center of their life a
genuinely deep and abiding faith
in God. Difficult situations aren’t
near as difficult when a person
knows that above all and beyond
all is One who can hnd will guide
us in our difficult situations. The
author of the 23rd and 27th
Psalms was only expressing an
attitude shared by countless mul
titudes.
Then, the second word which
is necesesary here is decision.
Study your situation carefully.
Explore all possibilities open to
you. Then make the decision
which seems best. It may not be
the decision you desired—in most
cases that option will not be open
to you. But it will be the best
decision possible in a difficult
situation. And that is what you
are searching for.
Most often our choices in dif
ficult situations will not be be
tween easy and hard decisions,
but between hard and harder de
cisions. That is the reason they
are difficult situations. The dif
ficulty comes not so much in hav
ing a hard task to do, but in de
ciding the best way to do it. We
can sympathize with the man who
had to divide the eggs into three
categories—small, medium, and
large. After two days he quit,
crying: “Decisions, decisions, de
cisions!”
Prayer needs to be a part of our
experience prior to making a de
cision in a difficult situation. Dif
ficult situations are hard enough
in themselves, and certainly they
are too hard to attempt without
the help of He who has all knowl
edge.
Determination
The final word in facing dif
ficult situations is determination.
Decision should be followed by
action else it only amounts to in
decision. Once you make up your
mind to act in a difficult sit
uation, then immediately set the
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wheels in motion to carry out
your decision.
Perhaps the most miserable
person in the world is the one
who continually dwells on inde
cision. He will make up his mind
but will not follow his decision
with determination. He bounces
to and fro, continually torn and
twisted because of inaction from
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THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 1972
PERSONAL
Mrs. Lloyd White, Mrs. Jimmy
White and children, Kelly and
Bart of Jackson, and Mrs. Louis
Banks of Barnesville, who left
last Friday via plane for Chicago
and a visit with Mr. and Mrs.
Fred Collins and family, returned
home Monday.
Mrs. Virgil Bryant of Bain
bridge arrived Sunday afternoon
for a weekend visit with Mrs.
Robert C. Edwards and other
friends in Jackson. Mrs. Bryant
left Tuesday for her home.
Mrs. Artis Wilson returned
home recently from a visit of
five weeks in Florida.
fear of wrong action.
In facing our difficult sit
uations we must always be open
to new truth, new light breaking
in to make the path clearer. But,
likewise, we must be determined
to stay with the highest and best
route open to us until that new
light breaks. We must be deter
mined to do our best. When we
have done that, it is enough.—
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