Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page.

i - Wednesday, December 7,1994, Houston Times-Journal Page 4A Viewpoints Houston Times -Journal P. O. Drawer M • 807 Carroll Street • Perry, Ga. 31069 Phone: (912) 987-1823 The Houston Times-Journal (USPS 000471) is published semi-weekly tor *IB.OO per year by Houston Publications, Inc., 807 Carroll Street, Perry, Ga. 31069. Second Class Postage paid at Perry, Ga., POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Houston Times-Journal, P. O. Drawer M, Perry, Ga. 31069. ISSN: 1075-1874 Bob Tribble, President Jim Kerce, Editor and General Manager Sherri Wengler, Advertising Manager News: Brigette Loudermilk, Pauline Lewis. Sports: Phil Clark. Composition: Tammy Floyd. Classified Advertising: Melanie Bullington. Circulation: Eric Zellers. Bookkeeping: Judy Morrow Your opinion Reader objects to material in library Dear Editor: Back in August, I requested that the County Commission investigate the presence of two homosexual publications, "Southern Voice" a newspaper, and "The Advocate", a magazine in the Perry Library's open racks, noting that this filthy material was accessible to children. A few days later the Daily Sun (August 4) reported "Library rearranges reading area" with the misleading sub’heading, "Books about homosexual lifestyles harder to reach". Moving them six feet away in the adult section did not remove their accessibility to children—anyone visiting the library can see that. I seriously doubt that the librarians will bar children from this area. Since practically no one else I know of joined in the protest against this material in the library, 1 came to the conclusion there was nothing else I could do. But now, in light of the present question over library funding, 1 thought it would be a g(x>d idea to remind folks, especially ptirents of this situation ;uid encourage them to investigate, and voice their objections to potentially child-destroying material in reach of young minds in the Perry Libniry. Sincerely, Phillip Itonine, Kathleen Where's the Morning Gospel Train? Dear Editor: Please help me to find out why the "Morning Gospel Train" was t.iken off WPGA A M on Sunday Morning. My family and 1 got up to Deacon Robbin Jack son's gospel music each Sunday morning. We were so disappointed yesterday (Sunday) when we turned the radio on and there was no Deacon Jackson. I immediately called the station but no one could give me any answers When I got to church, die absence of Deacon Jackson was die concern of our church family. Please try to help us by finding out what happened. 1 would really appreciate ;uiy help you can give me. Sincerely, Annie \V. Campehell, Perry (Editors note: According to WPGA, a new programming change on the AM dial has recently taken place. Jackson's show was aired from 6-7:30 a.m. Gospel programming on the AM dial now begins at 7:30.) Monthly reminders for vets By Nancy Hawk Special to the HTJ Back again with some monthly reminders, numbers and activities going on tor veterans .aid their fam ilies: •According to the VFW statistics, only 40 percent of eligible veterans use VA medical care. We are all aware of lots of reasons why. Still, some veterans in the area need to know how to obtain help Iron the VA Hospital in Dublin, Ga. Talking to Jett Roberts at the VA facility in Dublin, this is how you get in. A new number 1-800-505-5229 is the first number you call to get an appointment. At that number, the counselor can tell you if you are eligible. You should have a copy of a DD2I4 which is your discharge paper. If you do not have these dis charge papers the counselor can ad vise you how to get the paperwork. A care coordinator will help you in getting registered with the VA facility. Under a system called Pri mary Care, the veteran is assigned to a team. The te;un doctor is the same doctor you see on each visit to the facility. The 800 number can also assist you in emergency care. Windal Ziegler is the Regional Manager at Dublin for Houston County. There is a Post-traumatic Stress Syndrome group which meets at the hospital, but this Dublin group is not officially f unded. Linda Landry is handling the Women's Veterans Support Group in Atlanta at the VA Medical Cen ter. Landry can be reached at (404)347-7264. •Gulf War Veterans-II.R. 4386 is on board. This bill has been signed by President Clinton. The focus of lI.R. 4386 is in getting coinpensar lion for veterans who served in the Persian Gull area. II.R. 4386 also carries additional coverage lor veter ans no longer on active duly. The Gulf War Veterans hotline is (404)329-4659. This is at the At lanta VA. •A support network for families of service members serving in the Haiti operation has been activated. Veteran's corner Nancy Hawk This system, provided by the Amer ican Ix'gion. can provide temporary assistance for basic needs, as well as medical grtuits. Call this Indiana number, (317)630-1212, for more information. This is also available to Persian Gulf veterans and their fiunilies. •On the local level, the American Legion Post 24 had its monthly dinner and two guest speakers. Spouses and members enjoyed a good meal and plenty of catch-up conversation. The first guest speaker, Lynne Kemaghan of Geor gia Health Decisions, delivered some important information for health consumers in Georgia. The second speaker was Randa Parker, candidate for the local schixil board. Parker expressed many concerns about education here in Houston County. The American Legion distributed over 500 safety fliers for Halloween to local schools. For more American Legion in formation call 987-2901. •VFW Post 6126 completed a very successful season at lire Geor gia National Fair. Thanks to over 40 volunteers who staffed the booth at various times. The VFW Auxiliary is planning a Christinas party for the post on Dec. 16. At that time the auxiliary will be giving away one of their quilts. For more information about VFW 6126, call 987-2469. •Thtutks to those who were able to support the memorial services for Veterans Day, Nov. II at the Perry Armory. A ceremony was conducted by the members ot VFW 6126 and American l egion Post 24. This is an impoiianl date to share will) our young people. There is no greater honor, nor stronger commitment, than serving our nation. -me feanor gallery THE 1 WHO Rep. Larry Walker presents check to local airport for Phase Two 5 Years Ago Dec. 6, 1989 James Moore and Jim Hendrix sweep election for City Council posts. * * * Perry Players is getting ready to present the musical. How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" Carol Strandburg is director; Lu Mellin is music direc tor. Trish Fordham is choreogra pher; Karen Barr is producer * * * Rep. Larry Walker presented a 550.000 check to the Perry-Fort Valley Airport Authority, part of a 560.000 state grant, on Monday night. The Authority is prepared to go forward with Phase Two of ns million dollar expenses, consisting mainly of improvement to the ramp area, including removal of the cur rently used fuel locks. * * * Pitcher Leslie Walker named MVP of PHS Lady Panther Softball team at their banquet Tuesday at Quincy's restaurant in Perry. Coach Joy McNeil praised the team for team and individual efforts. * * * Laura Langston and Kaci Williamson of the Westfield Lady Hornets provided Coach Rhonda Griffin with a 39-16 victory over her former alma mater - Monroe Academy. * * * Cindy Griffin. PHS Lady Government seems to view working Americans as money pots Sometimes I feel that the Federal Government views us working Americans as pots of money waiting to be raided to help finance their pet social programs, rather than viewing us as honest citizens of this great nation through whose hard work helps glue this country together. In 1948 the average American family paid three percent of its income to the federal government in taxes. In 1994 that figure will rise to 25 percent, or one-fourth right off the top of what the average American earns. And some folks still think we are undertaxed! When running for president, Bill Clinton promised middle class Americans a much needed lax cut. Instead, in 1993 they got socked with the hugest tax increase in history, $262 billion over live years. It is rather amazing that we have allowed our tax burden to grow so large over the past 25-30 ye;us without much protest. Edwin Feulner, president of the Heritage Foundation, recently reported what Charles Rangel, Democratic congressman from Ihulem, said in a speech in New York shortly before the election. Rangel said dial racists had traded in the while sheets and hoods of the Ku Klux Klan for the black suits and red lies of conservative politicians. "They say let's cut Remember when? News items from past issues Pantherette. accepted the award for Houston Home Journal Player of the Year * * » Rep Larry Walker delivered a $15,000 check to Mayor Jim Worrall as the first installment of a $230,000 grant for construction of a road from the new PPG glassmak ing plant on Valiev Drive to U. S Hwy. 341 Only's3o,ooo of the total will be in cash, with the bal ance in paving supplies, mainly as phalt * * • 10 Years Ago (Dec. 6, 1984) Voters elect Lewis Meeks Mayor; Hervia Ingram. Ralph Gentry and Thomas Mayo to Council scats. Ingram is the first black elected to City Council. * * * "Reflections of a Golden Past" is a 50-year heritage for Perry's Garden Club. » * * City's lone cinemas close after five years in a tenuous business climate. The Crossroads Cinemas in Perry's Eastgate Shopping Center has closed the doors, theatre Bob I Tribble I * J taxes." So, from Rangel's viewpoint, just because we work for a living and believe the government takes too much of our income in taxes, then we tue put in the same mold as the Grand Dragon! I hate to burst his liberal bubble but most blacks I know feel they are paying too imuiy taxes also and would like to see them cut. Liberals line Rangel seem to believe that minorities ;ue unable to make it without welfare, food stamps, subsidized housing and many other government giveaway programs. Even though more whites depend on welfare than blacks in numbers, if you raise an eyebrow towards cutting taxes that fund unnecessary giveaway prognuns, then you are labeled a racist. The thought never occurs (hat over the years welfare has harmed more people than it has helped. The fact is that Americans who work simply cannot continue to subsidize those who won't work. Houston Times-Journal co-owners Joe Davis and Fred Klein, both of Perry, announced. * « * 25 Years Ago (Dec. 4, 1969) Malcolm Reese wins Mayor's post; James McKinley defeated Connie Jones for City Council post Councilman John Barton, Councilman Frank Leonard and Councilman Alton Hardy were un opposed. » « • Sam Nunn and Morris Copeland place first in the Championship Flight and were winners in the Member-Guest Tournament at Houston Lake Country Club on Nov. 2, golf pro Howard Smith announced. * * * Perry Country Club directors broke ground Saturday for a new 9- hole golf course in an adjacent field * * • Houston County Board of Education looks at integration. • * • Yates Green named Kiwarns Man of the Year * * * 50 Years Ago (Dec. 7, 1944) Georgia farmers were called upon this week by the State's agricul tural leaders to make the largest possible contribution to the Nation's war effort in 1945 by pro ducing large amounts of food, feed Since the war on poverty began thirty years ago, more than $5 trillion has been spent constructing a welfare state that has had zero impact on poverty. This country must have true welfare reform and head in another direction because what is broke d<x;s need fixing. Be assured that Americans are generous people. They want those The Bible for today The Bible is a unique book. There has never been nor ever shall be another book written like it. It was written over a period of approximately 2000 years by about 40 different writers. Many of the writers lived in different countries, many years separated their lives and they did not know the other writers or even that there were others writing about spiritual things. Yet, when their wriltings came together as we have them today, forming one book, the message is as if only one writer had written the whole book. That could mean only one thing, the message was from liie s;une author. The Bible contiiins history, poetry and prophecy. In its prophecies there are messages of future events hundreds of years before they happened. Some of the writers even named the pci sons who would be involved in their iulfiitiia.nl even and fibre, and livestock and live stock products. • « « P H S. Basketball Spotlight by G. Francis Nunn, "Turning back the Monte/uma Indians last Friday night by a score of 41-19. the Perry Panthers gained their 10th consecutive victory against no losses for the season. Players were: Bledsoe. Pierce, Skellie. Marshall. Wilson. Norwood, Satterfield, Cooper, Whipple. Etheridge. Beavers and B Bledsoe. • • • Mrs. J. B Smith, wife of new Methodist pastor, will be honored with a tea by the Women's Society of Christian Service, to be held next Monday at 4 p.m. at the home of Mrs. George C. Nunn * * • Conservation work must be re ported to AAA office. Farmers in Houston County who have carried out conservation practices under the 1944 agricultural conservation pro gram were urged by E. W. Traylor, county administrative officer of the AAA, to report practices as soon as possible. The closing date for reporting performance is Jan. 15. Farmers who had completed all practices for 1944 were urged to report them by or before the closing date "since funds will not be available to pay producers reporting after that date." who are physically or menially not able lo work to be cared for. They want them to have plenty of f<x)d, clothing and a roof over their heads. But on the other hand, h;ird working Americans are simply tired of ever increasing taxes that go to subsidize those who refuse to work. They leel they are overtaxed and are dein.uiding relief. Rev. A.C. L Truluck I Houston Lake Baptist [ before they were bom. There still remain many prophecies to be fulfilled. The Bible is a diffilcult book to understand. Because of this, many well-meaning people have attempted to re-write it into simpler language. The only problem with this has been, in doing so, they have changed the meaning and lost the message. God inspired it to be wrilttcn .as a difficult book to understand. In tact, no one but God himself will understand some of it until He decides to revc;tl it to the generation