: Youth Assembly Enjoys
^Serving As Senate
And House Delegates
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On April 17 the twenty
-fourth annual Youth Asse
mbly convened. There were
over 1,000 individuals in
volved, holding the positions of
House and Senate leaders. Rep
resentatives, Senators, Pages,
Advisors, Press Delegates and
Special Committee members.
All had three hard days of
legislative work ahead of them.
Justice Hiram K. Under
cofler administered the oaths
of office to the legislative dele
gates. Secretary of State Ben
W. Fortson, addressing the
Senate, spoke of the dreams
and visions which arose some
200 years ago! "These have
produced a nation today that
stands for freedom and it must
be preserved. This is your
responsibility and duty." No
matter how outstanding the
speech, it could never out-do
the man making it. At its con
clusion there was a standing
ovation.
After the first reading of the
bills, each delegate went to his
appointed committee to
discuss the bills assigned there.
Here some bills died with a
“No Pass" decision, but the
majority received a "Do Pass"
and remained to be debated.
A joint session of the Senate
and House was held that
evening State YMCA President
W. Stell Huie gave the welcom
ing address. Lester Maddox,
Governor, addressed the joint
session. One point of his
speech received no opposition:
“No government can rightly
govern without God; for it
would be like a ship without a
rudder, a car without a stirring
wheel and a plane without a
compass."
Justice Calton Mobley ad
ministered the oath of office to
» Youth Governor Tommy Alex
ander, who gave a truly inspira
tional and Christian speech. He
.summed up by saying: "Youth
is God's answer for a better
tomorrow.”
Friday’s schedule consisted
Jof the debating and voting
• upon the proposed bills. As the
-session began Friday, we were
* challenged to take our lawmak
ing seriously as we pondered
■the question “Am 1 my
‘ brother's keeper?"
’ At 9:15 Lieut. Gov. George
•T. Smith addressed the legis
lators. He emphasized involve
; ment in political and public
■affairs and stated the major
' problem in state government
today is too few people know
Land understand it. We, as
youth delegates, are helping to
;solve this problem.
All persons participating in
fthe Youth Assembly were
’invited to the Dinkier Grand
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Young Sam Morris just "loaned” us a
dime so he could make his weekly
collect call home from summer camp.
His total camp bill will cost his parents
well over two hundred dollars. The cost
of keeping in touch with mom and dad
by telephone: $4.10. As far as the
Morris’ are concerned, that’s a big
bargain.
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worth
Southern Bell
Ballroom Friday night for the
Youth Governor’s Reception
and Dinner. The invocation
was given by Mike Striplin,
Chaplain of the Senate. Miss
Beth McDaniel fulfilled her
duties as First Lady beautifully
as she introduced the guests.
The three gubernatorial candi
dates: Will Clary, of Jonesboro,
Marion Bolton of Griffin and
Don Janney of LaGrange, de
livered their speeches.
Rev. Oddvar Berg of the
First Presbyterian Church of
Athens delivered the main
address. Rev. Berg was an
immigrant from Norway and
wan given on May 7, 1968,
what he terms “the most
wonderful document". his
papers for citizenship. Though
he has been an American
citizen for only a year, his love
for this country was more
apparent and probably greater
than most American-born citi
zens. After his speech every
person present felt prouder to
be an American.
The Emory Glee Club, di
rected by Dr. William W.
Letnonds. provided the enter
tainment. They sang many
German tunes, the cute Emory
Drinking Song (it’s not what
you think) and one song dedi
cated solely to the "Dames”
present.
Saturday was "clear-up ’
day. All unfinished business
had to be cleared up so the
delegates could return home.
The atmosphere was tense and
rushed in an effort to get all
the bills through both the
House and Senate.
The Press Delegates inter
viewed former Gov. Carl
Sanders on such topics as the
relationship of the newspaper
and government, the need for a
new State Constitution, the
split in the branches of govern
ment. withholding federal
funds to schools and legalizing
gambling. Mr. Sanders proved
quite cooperative and willing
to answer questions. Later he
addressed both the House and
Senate.
At 12:30, the House and
Senate met in joint session.
Youth Governor Tommy Alex
ander listed the bills which had
reached his desk and received
his approval. Some are as fol
lows: Driver’s license to have
next of kin, religion, blood
type, etc.; written examina
tions testing basic knowledge
of applicants for learner’s
license; regulations and control
of harmful substances not
classified by law as harmful
drugs; high school education
shall not be denied on grounds
of marriage or divorce; exemp
tion of medical personal from
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LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR PAYS VISIT—Lt. Gov. Flint
Langford of the 2th Division made an official visit to the
Forest Park Kiwanis Club May 1. Langford spoke on the
importance of leadership and the importance of being an
active member in Kiwanis. Left to right, Milton McDon
ald, vice president. Forest Park Kiwanis Club; Lt. Gov.
Langford and Herman Walker, president of the Forest
Park Club.—Donald E. Wilkes, public relations. Forest
Park Kiwanis.
Comments From Children,
Parents On School Needs
Comments from parents and
children of Jonesboro Junior
High School on why they feel
there is an urgent need for the
School Bond Issue to be ap
proved. The children’s state
ments were approved by their
parents.
“At Jonesboro Junior the
water, when running, is hot
and rusty. One of the buildings
was built in 1914. The gym is
falling apart, literally." ROD
GAY
“If we are to continue as a
‘progressive’ county with a
‘progressive’ school system, we
must keep facilities that have
served us. through the years,
up to par with the new, ex
panding facilities. Those at
tending schools presently serv
ing our children deserve the
best we can give them." RI V
RANDALL WILLIAMSON
“The children are forced to
walk in water after commodes
in gym are used.” MRS. J L.
THORNTON
“We all strive for the best
for our children at home. How
civil liability when rendering
emergency aid; special provis
ions for drivers over 60 years
of age; rehabilitation program
for youth 18 years and below.
Youth Governor Tommy
Alexander referred to the bill
allowing physicians to treat
venereal disease without par
ents’ consent as the most con
troversial, but gave his
approval. He said the Con
demned Homeowner Property
Protection Law as a very
needed bill because of the situ
ation in Atlanta. This bill was
proposed by the Forest Park
Senior High Hi-Y passed
through the House with the
highest majority given any bill,
178 to 2, and through the
Senate unopposed.
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In Pucara, Peru,
the lights go on at twilight
and off at 10 p.m.
Same goes for Ayaviri, Cuyo Cuyo and Coota.
Every day of the year. Except when they flicker
and go off. Like if one person too many turns
on an iron and the whole town goes black.
But in Athens. Rome. Cairo and everywhere else
in Georgia you can count on electricity 99.9%
of the time. Even in summer when everyone is
running air conditioners, electric fans, and raiding
the refrigerator for ice cubes. Or on a cold
winter morning when thousands of coffee makers
are perking, hot showers are running, electric
blankets are making it harder to get up and
electric heating is making it easier.
We apologize for that . 1%. We’re trying to close
the gap and make a perfect record. Maybe
someday we will. But until then, you can depend
on the other 99.9. And that’s a promise!
Georgia Power Company
A citizen wherever we serve '
can we do less for them in
education'’ We must furnish
them the best facilities for the
best results." BH 1 HI RRFN
“Everytime you walk down
the hall in a crowd and bump
into the wall the plaster falls
m.” DON WINDOM
“1 sure hope we don't find
any more dead rats in our
room." SUSAN ADAMS.
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First Born
Sp 4 and Mrs. Gary P. Sims
of Weisbaden, Germany and
701 Brookwood Dr., Forest
Park, announce the birth of
their first son, Rondal Na
than, born March 30 at Ft.
McPherson Army Hospital.
Paternal grandparents are
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Sims of
638 Bridge Ave., Forest Park.
Maternal grandparents are
Mrs. Marion Morgan of 701
Brookwood Dr., Forest Park,
and W. N, Morgan Sr. of N.
Highland Ave., Atlanta. The
mother is the former Peggy
J. Morgan of Riverdale.
SOIL CONSERVATION WEEK
MAY 11-18, 1969
THE FOL’NDATIONS of our nation were established at a time
of intellectual vigor. The founding fathers had the benefit of
working with basic concepts which had been distilled out of
intellectual and religious movements. New' concepts of person
ality, of community, of freedom, of responsibility, and of self
restraint came into their own shortly before our nation was
born.
George Washington wrote in 1783, “The Foundation of our
Empire was not laid in the gloomy age of Ignorance and Su
perstition, but at an Epocha when the rights of mankind were
better understood and more clearly defined than at any for
mer period . .
The resources available to the young nation were tremendous
There was plenty of land for all. The inhabitants were few
The young nation faced the issues of its formative years by
leaning heavily upon the concepts of personality and of free
dom. The issues of this period were such that people left the
concepts of community and of responsibility largely unused
Neither of these two concepts have played a significant role
in shaping our value system.
The American citizen lacked the personal relationship to the
soil found in some European countries. He viewed agriculture
primarily as the utilization of the soil. In the interest of indi
vidual efficiency, the country neglected concern for commun
ity
Today we are a mature nation. That which was once taken for
granted can no longer be taken for granted. We face a new set
of issues A number of them are briefly stated in this booklet
To deal forthrightly with these issues we need to pay more at
tention to the importance of the well-being of the nation We
must recognize that an inner tension exists between the con
cept of personality and the concept of community. The poli
cies we develop and the programs we design to deal with these
issues need to keep these two concepts in balance Then initia
tive will not be stifled and the strong will be obligated to adapt
themselves to the interest of community Citizens and corpo
rate structures will be encouraged or required to cultivate re
sponsibility and self-restraint.
St. Paul said, “In all things I have shown you that by so toil
ing one must help the weak, remembering the words of the
Lord Jesus, how he said, ‘lt is more blessed to give than to
receive.’” (Acts 20:351
Smith Hardware
& Supply Co.
858 Main St. Forest Park
PHONE 366-3455
I. L. Huie & Son
Building Supplies
128 West Mill St. Jonesboro
PHONE 478-7257
Butch's Chicken
House
Highway 54 N. Jonesboro
SPECIAL: Fried Chicken and Chicken
Fil-A
Take Out Orders—Phone 478-9088
Clayton
Concrete Co.
SAND - GRAVEL - MORTAR MIX
Old Morrow Road Jonesboro
PHONE 478-8853
Bank of
Jonesboro
YOUR FRIENDLY
FULL-SERVICE BANK
Member of FDIC
Glenn's Super Gas
For Less
7280 South Expressway Jonesboro
2709 54 Highway Forest Park
Fast Friendly Service — We Never Close
■Free Press-News & Farmer, Thurs., May 15. 1969
CONFRONTING
THE ISSUES
SOIL STEWARDSHIP WEEK MAY 11-18, 1969
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Member. Soil Stewardship Advisory Committee
to the National Association of Soil and Water
Conservation Districts
Herbert's
Laundry and Carwashing
Main Street Jonesboro
Swint's Feed
& Garden Supply
132 West Mill St. Jonesboro
PHONE 478-7034
Harbin's Drive-In
Restaurant
Georgia Ave. and Old Dixie Highway
PHONE 366-6549
Harvey's Drive-In
Cleaning & Laundry
272 N. Main St. Jonesboro
PHONE 478-8080
Pope Dickson
& Son
FUNERAL HOME
Jonesboro
Bank of
Forest Park
A FULL-SERVICE BANK
Member of FDIC
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