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Sensing the News
By Thurman Sensing
f — •? EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
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The Vital Issues
While no one can tell what surprises
are in store for the American people in
1968, there are certain key issues that
surely will engage the attention of the
public.
Perhaps the No. 1 domestic issue is
that of law and order. The year 1967
was a disaster year in terms of lawless
ness. Mobs in Newark, Detroit and oth
er cities destroyed millions of dollars
worth of pronertv nnH •
communities I *'*
The. Ax... . ail their
extreme tolerance, surely will not tol
erate another long, hot summer of civ
il insurrection fanned by professional
agitators and their apologists. A tough
police crackdown, such as has been or
dered in Miami, Fla., is likely to be the
national pattern. The major confron
tation between the lawless and the
forces of law and order may come in
Chicago, where civil disobedience
groups threaten to engulf the city
when the Democrats hold their presi
dential nominating convention
On the international front, the war
in Viet Nam will continue to be the
subject of top concern. The “doves”
are hard at work, trying to force an
American withdrawal so that Ho Chi
Minh can have an easy peace. The pub
lic has to watch that nervous men in
Washington don’t yield to the pressure
from the demonstrators who represent
only a tiny element in American life.
The majority of citizens are likely to
be angry if the McNamara “no win"
policies aren't scrapped when Secre
tary of Defense Robert S McNamara
leaves office this year.
The Viet Nam war is taking on a
new dimension, with the Communists
making greatly increased use of priv
ileged sanctuaries in Cambodia and
Laos. Communist ships are unloading
vast qualtities of supplies on the
Cambodian coast But Mr McNamara
denies permission to the U. S. service
chiefs to order bombing of the Cam
bodian supply points. Equally outra
geous is the fact that U. S. units com
manders are not permitted to follow
Communist troops when they cross
into Cambodia for refuge.
Yet another major issue in 1968
will be the fate of the dollar. The Eu
ropean bankers who in the last year
looked so suspiciously on the British
pound have begun to ask tough ques
tions about the U. S. dollar. The Euro
pean bankers apparently believe that
the Johnson administration has a
credibility gap when it comes to an-
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ing people Some are willing
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nounced measures to protect the dol
lar. The business world is aware of
America’s great balance of payments
deficit and is alarmed — with reason.
To prove that it intends to protect the
dollar, the administration is going to
have to reverse its policies and change
its attitudes, and slash foreign aid.
U. S. bn. Iness also needs a real assist
: i Hing abroad.
Other governments give their man
ufacturers a tremendous assist in mar
keting goods overseas. The U. S. gov
ernment is perhaps the only govern
ment in the world that seems more in
terested in developing the economies
of foreign states than it is in aiding its
own business enterprises. Nineteen six
ty-eight should be the year in which
the U. S. government starts thinking
about the needs and opportunities of
U. S. industry facing foreign compe
tition.
The United States is grossly over
dependent on foreign imports in many
lines ranging from steel products to
textiles. It is essential, therefore, that
Congress take some action this year to
deal with the flood of imports that de
stroy jobs and take away profits.
Still another vital issue for 1968 is
the attitude of the unions toward wage
increases. Everyone wants a higher
wage or salary, but in the modern busi
iness world such increases have to
come about through improvements in
labor productivity. What is worst
about Big Unionism is its attitude to
ward plant modernization. Many,
many unions bitterly resent the intro
duction of new, labor-saving machin
ery. Yet this machinery is the real
hope of the American economy faced
with competition from foreign sources.
Unions are dead wrong to try to force
industry to work with antiquated
equipment or to continue work prac
tices which are rooted in the technolo
gies to yesteryear.
By accepting new machinery, work
ing men will be broadening the base
of their company’s and their own pros
perity. Moreover, it is absolutely de
structive for a union to accept new
machinery and then demand that com
paratively unskilled employes be paid
at the same rate as highly skilled work
ers on other types of machines.
These, then, arc some of the vital
issues of 1968. On their successful reso
lution depends the security, happiness
and economic well-being of the Ameri
can people.
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Editorials
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This Is a Good Idea
A proposal which has been discussed
on at least one or two occasions should
come up for serious consideration now
that the General Assembly is in session
once again. That proposal is to pro
vide for the staggering of the terms of
the members of the Chattooga County
Board of Education, which would re
quire action through the General As
sembly.
At present, all members of the board
are elected at the same time. This
could — at some later time — create a
very serious situation. Technically, un
der the present voting procedure, a
board, consisting of all new members.
March of Dimes 30th Anniversary
This year, the National Foundation-
March of Dimes looks back on 30 years
of accomplishment in the health field
and looks ahead to further accomplish
ments.
Founded by President Franklin D.
Roosevelt in 1938 to fight polio, the
voluntary health organization suc
ceeded beyond all expectations when
in 1955 it presented the world with
polio vaccine.
The March of Dimes record of
achievement has been unequaled by
any health organization. Its pioneer
ing work in basic and clinical research
has affected the entire course of medi
cine.
Especially in virology, the founda
tion sponsored studies which actually
laid the groundwork for many develop
ments of what is now known as “the
biological revolution.” This included
work on the structure of DNA, the sub-
Lively Session for Lawmakers
The 1968 session of the General As
sembly opened Monday in Atlanta with
the usual amount of first-day pomp,
ceremony and grandstanding.
Some of the key items of business to
come before the lawmakers during this
current session will be the budget,
teachers’ pay raises, penal reform and
departmental raises.
A number of top legislative leaders
are already “unhappy” over Gov. Les
ter Maddox’s proposed $871.8 million
budget. The governor has also said he
will propose a supplemental budget of
$1.25 million to be made available im-
Penal Reform
Legislation to change or improve
operations of the Pardons and Paroles
Board will be a major item to come be
fore the General Assembly during the
current session. Gov. Lester Maddox
has announced he will make a vigor
ous push for additional reforms.
If the reports of irregularities in the
operation of this board are correct,
then the governor is completely jus
tified in insisting on sweeping changes
Other Editors Say:
(Savannah Morning News)
The idea of an alected board of ed
ucation has merit, because board mem
bers chosen by the people, rather than
appointed by elected officials, would
be closer to the people.
Two Republican House members,
Reps. George W. Whaley and Joseph A.
Battle, announced last week their in
tention of introducing legislation im
plementing an elected school board.
They are not the first legislators to
advance the idea. Rep. Arthur J. Funk
earlier had indicated his intention of
putting an elected school board prop
osition to the people and following
with proper legislation if the voters
approved.
Whether the Whaley-Battle plan or
the Funk plan ultimately will be of
fered to this community remains to be
seen. With at least three legislators
now on record, we suggest that the en
tire delegation give serious considera-
could come into existence at one time.
Members with experience in educa
tional matters are needed at all times.
Staggering these terms would assure
that there would always be at least
half of the group with knowledge of
the overall setup of the county school
system.
We hope the board will give the mat
ter is due consideration and take some
action on its implementation in the
near future.
We sincerely believe this would be
in the best interests of the people of
Chattooga County.
stance that controls the natural heri
tage of all living things.
In 1958, the March of Dimes ex
panded its program beyond polio to at
tack birth defects.
The great majority of birth defects
can be treated and completely cor
rected, if they are detected early and
given the best care known to modern
medicine.
Medical care of this high caliber is
available at nearly 100 March of
Dimes-supported birth defect centers
at leading medical institutions
throughout the nation. Through re
search, medical care and education, it
is hoped that birth defects can sub
stantially be reduced, thus raising the
health standards of future genera
tions.
We salute the March of Dimes on
this 30th anniversary year and urge
your support for this noble cause.
mediately.
Meanwhile, Rep. James H. “Sloppy”
Floyd, chairman of the House Appro
priations Committee, said Monday
that, if the governor obtains approval
for his request, “he will be the wildest
spending governor I’ve seen in 15
years.”
Other items of business expected to
keep the sessions lively will be reap
portionment and revision of Georgia’s
criminal code.
It looks like a “lively” future awaits
the lawmakers during the scheduled
40-day session.
in the policies of the penal board.
At least two members of the Pardons
and Paroles Board have been accused
of “gross abuse of discretion” in the
performance of their duty. Both mem
bers have denied any wrongdoing.
The implications involved in this
matter are too important to be ig
nored. The truth or fallacy of the ac
cusations will have to be determined
if public confidence is to be expected.
tion to an elected board and present a
workable plan for the people to con
sider.
The Morning News suggests that (1)
the people of Chatham County decide
whether they want or do not want an
elected school board, and (2) the elec
tion of board members (if the people
vote yes) be made to coincide with the
election of other governmental offi
cers. We see nothing but extra expense
in a plan to hold school board elections
every year.
These points, however, can be
worked out by the legislative delega
tion. The main thing is to let the peo
ple finally decide.
For years, the Savannah newspapers
have advocated election by the people
of any governmental body which con
trols large sums of the public’s money.
The school board is responsible for the
largest single budget in Chatham
County.
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“Sloppy” Will Make Views Known . . .
One thing that is sure as the General Assembly
gets underway for its 1968 session is that Chattooga s
Rep. “Sloppy” Floyd will be right in the middle of
anything in which he has an opinion. And, as his fel
low lawmakers know from experience, when Sloppy
has an opinion on a subject, he makes his viewpoint
well-known. , , . , . .
His 15-year tenure in the state Legislature has
given him a keen insight into the affairs of state gov
ernment. This longevity — and his genuine interest
in his county and state — has placed him m the top
echelon of political power.
Not only is “Sloppy” chairman of the powerful
House Appropriations Committee, but he also is a
member of the House Democratic caucus, whose deci
sions are usually supported by the 184 Democrats on
the House floor. Within this group is a policy com
mittee which directs the course the caucus is to fol
low. “Sloppy” is one of the 11 members of this group.
Their influence is felt in all important matters to
come before the House. .
“Sloppy” says a lot of people accuse him of being
bullheaded, but he believes a man in public office
should be willing at all times to let the public know
exactly where he stands and how and why he votes
on everything.
He considers himself an independent and will
support any good bill regardless of who introduced it.
One thing is sure: he’ll fight a bill he thinks is bad
even if the governor, the speaker or one of his best
friends introduce it.
His collegues are well aware of this stand and
he is highly respected for his views.
* * * *
Expensive Government . . .
If Uncle Sam got real hard up and wanted to tax
all taxable income in excess of SIO,OOO at 100 per cent,
the Tax Foundation says he’d take in $13.2 billion in
added funds.
This amount would be sufficient to operate the
government ... for 34 DAYS!
♦ * * *
Little-Used Custom . . .
We have noted a procedure that is always fol
lowed at meetings of the Chattooga County Board of
Education that is not seen much anymore: a prayer is
offered at the beginning of each business session.
Perhaps we should not mention this fact. If it
should happen to come to the attention of the U. S.
Supreme Court, it might be outlawed forthwith.
Seriously, though, this custom is something that
is too often overlooked in the hustle and bustle of to
day’s busy world.
Editor,
The Summerville News:
... I join the 480,000 vet
erans of Georgia in express
ing sincere gratitude for
your cooperation and inter
est in informing veterans of
their rights and privileges.
Through your efforts the
Georgia Department of Vet
erans Service received over
400,000 inquiries this year re
garding veterans’ affairs and
resulting in over 200 million
dollars in benefits.
Your willingness to aid in
informing Georgia’s veterans
and their families is largely
responsible for this achieve
ment.
We look forward to your
continued good will and
dedicated public service.
With kindest personal re-
Ml Time To
Spare
By GERALD ANDREWS - Retirement Adviser
Good Reading for Job Hunters
Money is one subject older
people keep asking about.
That’s only natural. If you have
an income big enough to pay
for everything you want, you
can afford to ignore the dollars
and-cents aspect of the later
years.
But if you’re operating on a
fairly narrow margin, you’d
probably like to know what you
can do about it. For many of
us, that means looking for
another job.
In previous colums, I’ve
mentioned a number of things
you can do. Here’s something
to add to the list —a report
called "How to Earn Money in
Retirement. ”
It covers a whole range of
jobs that men and women of re
tirement age can handle. And it
tells where to inquire about the
type of job you’re interested in.
Suppose you don’t have any
specialized knowledge. Most of
us don’t, but that’s no reason
for defeatism.
You might become a night
watchman, a hotel doorman or
a rent collector. For the ladies,
there are opportunities from ba
by sitting to file clerking.
If you've been puttering
gards, I am
Sincerely,
Pete Wheeler
Director,
Georgia Dept, of Veterans
Service
Editor,
The Summerville News:
We were very pleased to
receive the issues of The
Summerville News. This fine
publication will be a valu
able addition to our collec
tion, and we have had it
catalogued and made acces
sible to our patrons. I know
that your newspaper will be
of interest and help to many
over the years.
We appreciate so much
your interest in the Depart
ment.
Yours most sincerely,
(Miss) Carroll Hart.
Director
Department of Archives
and History
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Editor,
around at a hobby since good
ness knows when, you may al
ready have the springboard
' you need for a business of your
own. Week-end gardeners might
consider growing orchids for
profit. Those who are handy
around the house might estab
lish themselves as repairmen.
Opportunities like these are
so abundant, it’s sometimes
carelessness rather than a lack
of a market that causes failure.
For example, anyone who
starts a food selling business
had better check out the food
and drug laws.
Suppose you want to step up
to something a little more techni
cal than what you’ve been do
ing. That’s also a possibility, as
long as you don’t expect too
much too soon, and are willing
to go through one of the many
training courses that prepare
adults for new occupations.
A course in mathematics
won’t make you an Einstein,
but it may well lead to a new
career as an accountant
As for bucking youth in the
job market, never forget that
some employers prefer the ex
perience and dependability of
mature years.
MEMBER