The Jackson progress-argus. (Jackson, Ga.) 1915-current, August 26, 1976, Image 11

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Newspaper Page TextCitizens Express Attitudes On Criminal Justice Issues Governor George Busbee today announced the results of the first in a series of surveys of citizens’ attitudes about criminal justice issues for the State Crime Commis sion. The poll was conducted by the Institute of Government at The University of Georgia between June 8 and 16. Additional surveys will be conducted later this year. “These results will guide the State Crime Commission and my office in making future policy decisions and make state officials at all levels aware of the fellings of our citizens,” Busbee declar ed. Several profiles emerged from the study. First, blacks, unskilled laborers, those with less than a high school education, and those with low incomes appeared through out the survey as population groups with distinctive atti tudes. These groups were more likely than others to believe that prisons are doing a god job in deterring crime. These groups also oppose increased spending for law enforcement and crime pre vention. This is true despite the fact that some elements of this group were among those who most feared the thought of becoming crime victims. The second group consists of those with high incomes, high levels of education and those in professional or technical occupations. These groups more often support increased spending for law enforcement and were less likely to believe that prisons are doing a good job. They also do not feel that the police are doing well in deterring crime. More than one-half of the Georgians surveyed obtained their information about crime from watching tele vision. Newspapers were cited by nearly one-third of the respondents. Television WHEN CAMPING -PROTECT WITH 3^o^ CARRY-HOME’ Cover* 1,1, TOP-QUALITY 4 MIL PLASTIC COVER 250 sq. ft- °f /7 /' 1 Cy\ tough V 4 1 plastic \ 30 'Z h Homemakers, Housewives, ) Do-It-Yourselfers, Campers. Gardeners Ja carry home Wn.&t**-'- Made ONLY By WARP BROS. Chicago 60651 Displayed & Sold at These Hardware, Home & Garden Centers Jackson Hardware was used especially by young Georgia adults, blacks, fe males, those with a high school education or less, those with incomes of less than SB,OOO and those from communities with less than 11,000 population. Forty-four per cent of those sampled said they feared crime. Over half the women surveyed and half the blacks were most conscious of becoming the victim of crime. The most frequently mentioned crime was lar ceny (54 percent) followed by assault (14 percent). Fe males were more likely to name assault and males were more likely to name larceny. Murder was named most frequently by blacks. Of the 277 who said they were afraid of being victim ized by crime, the group was evenly divided when asked if there was anything the police could do to make them feel safer. Most believe addition al patrols would make them feel safer with three times as many suggesting this alter native above other actions. Other recommendations in cluded more police and faster police action. White collar crimes were cited by 73 per cent as a big problem within the state. Four out of five sampled believed white collar crimi nals Should be treated as any other criminal. More than half surveyed said that a person who uses a gun in committing a crime should have to stay in prison longer than one who commits the same crime without a gun. Four out of five surveyed believed juvenile delin quency to be another major state crime problem. Georgians were almost evenly divided between those who believe that prisons do a “very good” or “fairly good” job in stopping crime (40 per cent) and those who believe that they are doing a “poor job” (45 per cent). Six out of ten believe that the threat of prison is not a deterrent to committing' crime. Slightly more than half of the respondents viewed the sys tem as partially effective in reducing recidivism. Police were rated as doing a “fairly good” job in crime prevention. One of every five sampled felt that their opinion of the police had declined over the past five years while one in three felt it had improved. They agreed that the police were doing a better job than the prisons in YOU’LL SAY YES TO OUR CLEARANCE PEAL '76 Plymouth Volar 6 Premier 4-Door Sedan ■ if §| AUTMOUtfCO Of ALIA © PoIpOMT^IN During clearance time, Motor Trend Magazine's “Car of the Year” may be the “Bargain of the Year.” ■■BllfllllllHß paa Carter Motor Cos./ Inc 137 W. Third St., Jackson, Ga. THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARGUS, JACKSON, GEORGIA crime prevention. More than four-fifths be lieved that an employer has the right to know if a prospective employee has ever committed a crime. Slightly more than half sampled believed the state should increase appropria tions for law enforcement, and only two per cent believed less should be spent. Most were willing to support such an increase even if it meant an increase in taxes. More than 70 per cent had heard of the State Crime Commission. This level of recognition is higher than might have been expected because the names of high-level state and national officials are frequently not recognized by more than 80 per cent of the population. Busbee said the study revealed some interesting facts about present crime prevention efforts and sug gested possibilities for future courses of action. mmSkciL If you store potatoes in a cool, dark, moist place they should remain usable for up to three months. loURFLAGi Historical Highlights Betsy Ross Or Accident? Many Americans still be lieve that Betsy Ross made the first flag, although his torians dispute this story. Another disputed story, ac cording to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, is that the first Stars and Stripes dis played in the face of an armed enemy' was at Fort Schuyler, August 3, 1777. The flag was improvised. The white part- came from a soldier’s shirt; a captain’s cloak supplied the blue of the union; and the red stripes came from the flannel petti coat of a soldier’s wife, who gladly donated it for the purpose. Creative Cookery By EileneF. Milam If cheesecake is one of your favorite desserts, like it is mine, then this Chocolate Cheesecake recipe is for you. It is rich and creamy, and surprisingly easy to prepare. Really, it is no more trouble to prepare a cheesecake from “scratch”, than to use a mix, but the difference in taste is very evident. Chocolate Cheesecake Crust: l‘a cups graham cracker crumbs 3 tablespoons melted butter 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and cinna mon. add melted butter or margarine, and mix. Press on bottom and part way up sides of a 10-inch spring-form pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Set oven at 300 degrees for cake. Cake 2 pounds cream cheese 6 tablespoons cocoa 5 medium eggs l*-j cups light brown sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla Beat cream cheese, (let it soften at room temperature first) sugar, cocoa and vanilla until smooth and well blended. Beat in 1 egg at a time and mix until well blended. Pour into prepared crust and bake about 1 hour or until set in center. Cool on a rack to room temperature. If you like, you can serve the cheesecake with dollops of whipped cream, flavored with vanilla, and sprinkle with shavings of semisweet chocolate. If you are looking for a good “family style” restau rant, with lots of fresh vegetables, and several choices of meats, desserts, and breads, then visit the Village Inn Restaurant in Porterdale, Ga. Mrs. Winnie BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION We are in the midst of a great celebration. It’s the 200th birthday of our grand and glorious nation! Just think of all the things these two hundred years have brought! We can only term them wonders that God and man hath wrought! We have come through these years with the guidance of God’s hand, For in His word lies the basis for the freedom in this land. The people left the Mother land due to religious persecution. They thought that just to get away would be the best solution. They came to this land so bright and so new, But, alas, their old ideas and prejudices came, too. So they struggled here for freedom in political views, Also to worship how ere they did choose. In 1776, Jefferson wrote a great Declaration In which he claimed the independence of our new nation. “We the people” were united from that moment on, But our freedom from Mother England must still be won. We had mighty men to lead us, And soon we had shown That old Mother England best leave us alone. Through many trials and troubles, we proved we could be United and strong, but best of all, free. We’ve had strivings and wars and great tribulations, But after 200 years, we’re still a great nation! So honor our freedom, be loyal and true To the land o’er which waves the Red, White and Blue. Jeanette Bunch Cook Moore recommended this restaurant, and she was absolutely correct about the food being delicious. Another good feature about this place is it is “all you can eat”. I BELIEVE I HAVE CONFIDENCE IN THE PEOPLE OF BUTTS COUNTY I HAVE FAITH THAT THEY WILL CHOOSE WISELY FROM THE CANDIDATES FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER I BELIEVE THEY WILL VOTE FOR A CANDIDATE OF Q Demonstrated Competence □ Mature Judgment < Q Practical Business Experience I BELIEVE IN YOU. I BELIEVE IN THE GOOD JUDGMENT OF THE BUTTS COUNTY VOTERS. I BELIEVE THAT YOU WILL ELECT THE RIGHT MAN FOR Butts County Commissioner Post Number 3 I HOPE THAT I WILL BE THAT MAN, IN ORDER THAT I MIGHT SERVE YOU FOR FOUR YEARS AND SHOW MY GRATITUDE AS YOUR REPRESENTATIVE ON THE COUNTY COMMISSION. GEORGE N. MARTIN THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1976 fiSßt Sideburns get their name from civil war General Burnside, who had quite a pair. Don’t Let Them Fly Away The dollars you save out of town will be missed greatly by the community. Invested elsewhere, they will never benefit our home town, but placed in our care we make them available immediately for loans that help people buy, build or improve a home. This creates jobs, stimulates business and helps to make our town a more attractive place in which to live and raise a family. Buy at home and save at home. It's good for everybody. Good For Us Good For You Q/sasirA GRIFFIN FEDERAL _SjM/ IN G AN ASSOCIATI Qn|| 348 Mulberry Sr P. O Bo* 3601 Telephone 404- 775-2710 JACKSON GEORGIA 30233 lendlr 'WW: