Cleveland courier. (Cleveland, White County, Ga.) 1896-1975, November 27, 1964, Image 2
1 % Talmadge Warns of Moral Decline j Luke Greene, Editor The Atlanta Times Sen. Herman Talmadge chose an excellent forum to air his views about the moral decadence that’s threatening the security of the country. of Georgia Baptists constitute one the more powerful religious groups in the state, and it was to their 143rd annual convention here that he addressed an urgent plea for an ethical, moral and economic awak ening. speech forceful I found in the a declaration of truths that should concern not only Baptists but mem bers of other denominations—in fact, the population as a whole. They coincide with similar ap¬ peals that have been made on this page from time to time about surg¬ ing crime and other manimestations of moral decline. Yet when there was an to inject this issue into the presi¬ dents! campaign, voters seemed tent on looking the other way. Here is the picture Sen. drew for the Baptists: Both national and private are too staggering to contemplate. Crime is increasing at a rate times that of our population. Mobs take over the public with total disregard for tb® and property of others. Gangs of hoodlums run amuck in our big cities. Law-abiding citizens are struck down in their tracks, while others look on in morbid interest, yet nev er lift a finger to assist a fellow hu man being. ‘•These are but symptoms of a disease eating away at the heart of America," he warned. Tt is an in¬ sidious cancer that must be cast out if we are to survive as a free nation and a free people." The senator says he*a one who doesn’t accept the premise that the moral situation is no worse than it has been in the past ‘To argue that the morality and behavior of the present generation is really no lower than the conduct of previous generations is to ra¬ tionalize, ’ ■ he insisted. *TSia fact of the matter is, and the evidence is plain enough, that much of today's immorality has become so wide¬ spread that It has come to be re¬ garded as acceptable. To many it has become a way of life, part of the pattern of lMng." Furthermore, he doesn’t accept the theories of the environmenta¬ lists, those who contend that the individual is no longer responsible for his personal conduct These are the peopj* who try to explain misconduct of the poor by saying it’s because they are ill-fed, ill-clothed and ill-housed. But these rationalizers go Mill further. If a member of the middle class strays it’s because of the frustration of hard work and the struggle for status And when there is a rich back-, ground of abundance, any misdeeds are attributed to over-indulgence, misunderstanding and the fact they have nothing do with their time. Delve into history, advises Sen. Talmadge, and you will find record¬ ed there the failures of many na¬ tions which proved to be no strong¬ er than their people. “The lesson is plain," he went on, “that when the people decay, the demise of the nation is not far be¬ hind-" In his opinion democracy only flourishes in a climate of high ethical and moral standards “where the people hare a strong sense of personal responsibility toward God, their fellow citizens and their gov¬ ernment” Ministers and churches have a great responsibility in trying to lead their congregations to a better un¬ derstanding of spiritual values and ethical conduct The auditor pointed out that the study was required by the new edu¬ cation law which changes the meth¬ od of computing local support to an equalized digest A complex ec¬ onomic digest is now used. Davis emphasized that the study will not result in any change* in local tax digests. He said the val¬ uations will be used only in com¬ puting local support The study is scheduled to be com¬ pleted by next February. Its results will be needed to implement the equalized tax digest law in 1465-66. And the caliber of government we get in this country will depend » in large measure on the kind of -ethical standards the people set foe their own lives. Sean. Talmadge is so correct in -- « r »«ring that with any nation it’s the people who are tta greatest —Editorial in Atlanta Times source of strength. SCHOOL SCPPOl IT I f' LAW PROMPTS GA. PROPERTY STUDY ATLANTA—A $348,000 contact has been signed by State Auditor Emest Davis with a national apprai . .j n g firm to conduct a property v aluatlon study throughout Georgia, it was announced. The contract was awarded to Cole La.yer-Trumble Co., widely known spettialists in the field of property evaluation and taxation, Davis said. The firm will study every school district in Georgia to determine real property valuation and its ratio to the state as a whole, he explained. The information will be used to compute local financial support re¬ quired of each school district as its ahnr e of the Minimum Foundation for Education program. Africa's Young Girls Go Western (AP) NAIKOBL Kenya, Oct 31 — A battle of the sexes has erupted in Kenya, where young men are aocusieg the modern African girl of being, “merely gimmicks of Western civilization” more interes¬ ted in money than happy marriage. Among indignant letters to the press was one from George Mu kudi, to African student, who com planied: terms of “They measure love in envelopes full of pink, blue or I green notes. This cheap approach has led many African young men, to forget about marriage.” John Gitiba also finds the modern, girl’s change from a loin cloth to 1 stretch pants and high heels a little too much. “Just look at some of their dres- j ■es!” he said. “They are too sug gescive and should not be worn in good society.” In Nairobi they ^ J bi^sTTwInt ~inct because” dres- V^u *“ to make love to me, Gitiha added. Among the replies in defense was one from “disguried girl,” wbo wrote: “An African girl is free to what she likes, love whams she can. wraizhten _ her hair or' even shave her head clean. right! »d no big-mouthed brat has any to point a finger:” 1 % ‘T THE CLEVELAND (GA.1 COURIER : ill r «£~C GAYTRADBWINDS by the colorful FASHION'S • to Islands inspired have been created Pad- by ftttmnw dgner 1969. Stephanie Shown here Koret is the for mdewinds reversible Windjara r. If* brilliant print on one a—homespun It’s teamed cotton with matching on the er. Btsstw short* Ballad of Pinchbeck West Young Brian Cole, a hopeful young soul, dripped 1.282 bottles in die sea. In each bottle was a note, s bit of romance afloat, in which Mr. Cole asked “the finder to write to me.” He lived in an English village, population 1,600, with men outnumbering women six to one. “There aren’t m#ny girls in Pinchbeck West,” he said, and a> marry he needed cce. Most of the bottles went to Sweden, said a report in the New York Times. A girl named Inga Britt Granberg. among others, sent the fanner a few friendly lines. Indeed she was coming to England! Mr. Cole left 500 bottles unsent But the publicity proved too much for Inga-Britt. She decided staying at home was best. 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Ideally suited to this glamour Is a from a new salad dressing mix, combined with sour cream and cheese blended with sugar. To make the basic dressing, combine an envelope of salad dressing mix with vinegar, water, and oil according to package directions, then procee* with this recipe for Fruit Salad Dessert — a sure, sweet ending to a summer meal i Fmlt Salad Dessert lw Good Seasons Old Fashion French Salad Dressing Mbs ♦ ♦ oil t-lftca ps fresh drained canned cut fruits, I package cheese (8 ounces) cream or 1/2 cu dates 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 cup finely chopped celery 1/4 1/4 cup mixed salad dressing or nuta cup sour cream Combine salad dressing mix, vinegar, water,' and oil as directed am she bottle or package. Mix fruits, dates, and celery. Soften cream cheese and blend with sugar. Whip together 1/4 cup of the dressing and sour cream. Stir into cheese mixture. 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Then after an exciting afternoon ... 8 victorious first game . . , invite a foursome Potato-Oyster Chowder to a “chowder party”. What could l can ( 10 £t ounces) frosea taste better on a crisp fall eve¬ condensed cream at ning? potato soup You’re be the win¬ 1 ean (10 ounces) froseo sure to on condensed oyster stew ning team with Potato - Oyster 1H soup cans water Chowder, a “twosome tureen” % cup diced cooked ham that’s doubl-y delicious. Its a com¬ Combine Ingredients; heat slow¬ bination of two frozen condensed ly, stirring frequently. Makes soups potato and oyster . . servings. . . . . To another winning vi» with an “added” extra of diced score cooked ham. Its made in minutes tory try: but has the flavor of a chowder Ham and Cheese Chowder cooked all day, thanks to its con¬ 1 can UOq ounces) fro sen venient frozen ingredient*. condensed green pea Serve this hearty soup with hot with ham soup buttery biscuits. Pass a relish tray 1 can (1014 ounces) frozen stick* Then condensed cream of of celery and carrot potato soup for dessert, a spicy applesauce 1H soup cans water cake and coffee. Cheers will 1 cup shredded m2d go up process cheese at your house for a thrilling game Combine soaps, water, and brought to a touchdown finish cheese. Heat; stirring frequently. with a “souper supper” Makes 4 serving*.