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Show HILL TOP TIMES Page 4 Editorials . . . cWlZ7bP7l7 CHAPLAIN'S COLUMN America's New Frontier "Ask, rather, what you can do for your country." A new frontier has been reached by America, some 235,000 miles straight up. When astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin raised Old Glory in the airless, eerie moon environment on July 20, millions of Americans watched in proud awe. During that moment, all Americans were united in their pride for America and for mankind. During the past few years, many Americans have felt a keen lack of direction. There were no frontiers left to conquer. The harsh light of reality brought by the eyes of today's modern mass communications media uncovered scores of problems that had remained obscured through centuries. We were acutely aware that many Americans had been denied their civil rights. We suddenly saw the reality of slum life in America. The ugly head of crime was seen clearly for the first time. Air pollution and city problems became the source of worry to almost all Americans. And we were fighting a war in Southeast Asia that all could view in their living rooms each day. Wars had been fought before. Crime and internal problems had existed long before television. Yet the stark realization of these national problems had an acute depressive effect on the society. People began to ask, "what's wrong with America?" And many began to doubt that these problems could ever be solved. Then on July 20, 1969, two astronauts walked onto the lunar surface. Suddenly, Americans realized that no problem was too great to overcome. We had reached the moon. America can perform miracles. We have a new frontier, a new direction. We were united in pride. The problems on earth still exist, but now they seem less awesome. We now perceive them as being within our grasp to solve. Now is the time for us to approach these problems with new hope and spirit. No obstacle is too great for America to overcome. The American flag stands proudly on the moon. (AFLC Press service) des-olu- te Tailgating Is Deadly account for almost half of all freeway accidents. The prime factor in this type of accident is following too closely. By "tailgating" the vehicle ahead, the driver cuts his reaction time to an emerA good rule gency and sets the scene for a "rear-enderof thumb is to allow at least one car length of space for every 10 miles per hour of speed on dry highways. Faster speeds permitted on freeways place greater demands on the driver's alertness and judgment. d response to actions of the driver ahead is essential. A driver whose eye or mind wanders from the traffic situation for a moment may trigger not only a two-ccrash but a whole series of rearend accidents. Observe the rules of the road and drive to stav alive. (AFNS). ." Split-secon- ar National Smile Week National Smile Week will be observed Aug. It seeks to encourage everybody to look at the bright side of things. Smile at everyone you meet. Then watch their reaction. Two to one. they'll light up with a smile because smiling is contagious. It's human nature to return a smile. What a wonderful world it would be if everyone would break out in smiles. Possibly it could help solve some of the worldly problems plaguing us these days. Wouldn't, it be better if everybody just smiled at one another instead of swapping harsh words. Whether there are any special physical benefits gained from smiling is difficult to calculate, but it is known that smiling yields happiness, harmony, contentment, and productivity. Besides, it relaxes your face muscles. Give it a try during National Smile Week. Even a simple grin would help. (AFNS) 4-- 9. 'Teens By Chaplain (Maj.) Patrick J. Shelley Parents chuckled - vQ-,whem tiiv. v - w w n-- and love beads, but when their own the same, there was an outcrv. 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' Vi Take stock in America Buy U.S. Saving! Bonds 4 Freedom Shun Capsule Law S i One of the most frequent questions asked members of the legal profession is: "How can you defend a guilty man?" The answer lies in the Constitution of the United States and in the oath which an at- torney takes on being admitted to the bar. A person is presumed to be innocent until he is proven guilty. But how can an average person who knows little of the law and court procedure defend himself against an accusation? He can't, all by himself. For this reason, the Bill of Rights of the Constitution gives every person accused of a crime a right to counsel. The courts have taken this to mean that not only may he hire a legal counsel, but if he is unable to do so, the court must provide legal counsel for him. collisions Those Terrible soon usincr their all-seei- ng Rear-en- d Com me But whether counsel is hired or appointed, the attorney's job is to see that the. man he is defending has the advantage of every right provided by law. The attorney's personal belief in the guilt or innocence of his client is immaterial. Movies and television scripts frequently mislead one into thinking that defense attorneys resort to trickery or evidence to free a trumped-u- p guilty defendant. In his oath as an attorney, the defense counsel has promised that he will employ only such means as are consistent with truth and honor, and will never seek to mislead the judge or jury. In short, a defendant is entitled to a vigorous, but strictly honest, defense. And the attorney is duty bound to render that defense, t AFNS Quote of Note "By the un- mid-1970'- s, less we have the 5 the F-- 4 will be the only aircraft in the fighter and attack F-1- force primarily designed for ir combat. By that time, the basic technology of the F-- 4 will be over 20 years old." (Col. Bob White, deputy director. Systems Program Office, Wright-Patterso- n AFB, Ohio, AFNS) air-to-a- I can think of a lot of fads of teen-ageover the 25 years. How about the jitterbug of the late forties? Hoi about those pleated skirts and enormous sloppy sweaters, stringy hairdos, unfeminine bobby sox, the poodle hair rs i woman would wear style? Remember when no teen-agwould wear boots, slacks, and no primarily because her mother wanted her to? Remember when parents had fits in the early Fifties over their sons' duel now they are having fits over long hair. tails? self-respecti- ng self-respecti- ng er Yes, parents, you are the pillars of society today, but are the same people who gave your parents fits with all these fads. Your folks groaned when you wore tightly fitting slacb without belts, now you groan over baggy clothing. you I I Brown, don't parents today ha dress enough real problems to keep them occupied? Minimum rfl rules are a must in everv home. I agree. But is rather always have fads, and you cannot stop them. It funnv to see nictures of vou. taken 20 years ago, wnenyw Good grief, Charlie teen-age- rs wore this outlandish attire for the photograph. Now yot their hide these pictures from your kids while you suppress fads. . .... j. i -Teach your children ngnt ana wrong, icam decency and good manners, teach them to be consiate taw kind to others, and then forget about the fads. Fadsana will always be. 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