| OCR Text |
Show Editorial Page Feature UN, for All Its Failures, Is Symbol of Hope ~ Dedicated tothe Progress And Growth pia pear == = 19, 1970 Mondey, October Utah HERALD,Provo, 14-THE Page bs Sees Serre *ff: I if It s Di icult ' ! Don tT Perhaps the nation’s worst malaise in this era of permissiveness is the growing willingness to surrender to any problem difficult to solve. Old copybook maxims that stood previous generationsin good stead— such as, “If at first you don’t succeed, try again” are written off as square. it is difficult to wind down a war and to extricate a half million Americans while preserving the integrity of Free Vietnam. So, some Senators who supported the Americans going there in the first place, urge that we cut and run, in effect, surrender. President Nixon has kept his goals of peace with honor anc American withdrawalfrom free Vietnam but no surrender to the invading Communists. And the number of Americans over there has bee: reduced substantially and withdrawalis going forward steadily. It is difficult to enforce the laws governing the use of marijuana and General ‘Grunt’ Speaks Out Enlisted men call him the ‘Four-. Star Grunt.” It’s the name U.S. ine Corps General Lewis W. Walt is probably most proudof. Walt earned the nickname by saying close to the combat troops — “cunts” — while leading the Marines for two years in Vietnam (1965-67). Now serving as axsistant commandant, or No. 2 Marine, Walt has made known his views on Southeast Asia through ‘‘Strange War, Strange Strategy,” recently lishedby Funk & Wagnalls. Unlike many books or articles about Vietnam, ‘‘Strange War, Strange Strategy” is written by a uniquely qualified expert, out of his experience on the scene and from the overview of the Pentagon.It is the first to be written by a ranking commander in that war. Yet Walt’s constant identification with the troops is apparent in passages devoted to the drama of young men placing their lives in be er to help the ‘ietnamese or a Walt submits that U.S. military rations in South Vietnam have given that country’s 17 million poole a chance for freedom. He lieves the South Vietnamese can, and will, measure up to the heavy challenge being laid upon them by President Nixon’s program of increasing disengagement and final withdrawal of American forces. Antiwar protesters who claim justice is on their side might test their convictions by opening their minds sufficiently to view the war through another man’s eyes, a man who saw the war from a vantage point available to few. I - other drugs. So manyvoices of users and condoners call for easing legal restrictions, especially fe~ the usc of of the Education and Labor Committee. Their bill would expand President Nixon’s recent proposal to authorize FBI action in cases of campus violence—such as the bombing cf the University of Wisconsin research building that resulted in one death and a number of injured. Noting the grim fact that more than 70 policemenhavebeen killed and wounded this year, in many instances in unprovoked assaults, Pepper asserted this “profoundly alarming situation indicates an urgently critical problem that clearly requires more _ than local action.” The veteran Florida anti-crime crusader contended it’s an extremely serious national problem that must be dealt with nationally. “The records show that this year police have been shot at and killed in virtually all parts of the country,” said Pepper.‘‘That’s a highly disquieting development, which means two things: Attacks on police are no longer a local but a national problem; there is a widespread breakdown of respet for police and law enforcement. “Much of this breakdown is being deliberately fostered, preached and spread Assembly, Security Council, “Determined to save succeed- Economie and Social Council, Many Ideas er described it on Sept. 23 Its glass-encased skyscraper 1953: Trusteeship Council, Interna. tions] Court of Justice, and the -cetariat headed byy Secreta. Fy General U Thant. “Dpeang“words” Nations Charter.of United tive Oct. 15, 1945. Budget: $193,00,000 (pro- (nabsecbe ththe il nized iversaryreieoenalle to substitutethethe eee pe tosubstitute niz wiki Membership: 127 nations, =o ability to put them into conference table for the battle- ae but the headquarters sitting like an like the UN itself, Kosy-"a Upended matchbox on the banks “With all its defects, with all Soviet Premier Alesel not attend. President Nixon of New York’s East River has the failures that we can check i up against it, (the UN) still wil give it one day. All but been likened to a beehive, That s\in‘t Bunting BruceBiossat So They Say —Geoffrey Warren, Los Angeles County Disaster Office, commenting on thepossibility of earthquakes damaging newly built skyscrapers. by revolutionary and incendiary elements and groups. Even certain members of the bar are engaged in this vicious activity. It cannot be permitted to continue. Effective measures must be taken without delay to counter and suppress such destructive and subversive assaults on a keypillar of our democratic society—the forces of law and order. “Every patriotic and law-abiding citizen has a vital stake in having this done.It is essential for the security of all of us, as individuals and as free nation.” In favoring use of the FBI, Pepper stressed that the purpose is basically to aid local enforcement authorities. He pointed out that manyof the murderous attacks onpolice are committed by individuals of national organizations that advocate suclr violence. “Manifestly that cannot be allowed to continue,” declared Pepper. ‘The time has come to throw every resource, local, state and national,into the fight againt these extremist and revolutionary elements. They must be smashed, or they will destroy us. “Calling a law eaforcementofficer ‘pig’ is despicable and contemptible. And when such outrageous name calling escalates into deliberate violence and murder, then drastic cia must Ue taken promptly and for- Rep. Robert Taft Jr. looks to be in a strong position io pick up a U.S. Senate seat for the Republicans in Ohio unless a Democratic tide develops in the governorship race and engulfs him. é His opponent, wealthy businessman Howard Metzenbaum, who knocked off ex-astronaut John Glenn in the Democratic primary last May, is a stiff challenger but has been running three points or so behind Taft in most poll tests. Metzenbaum's chief tactic is to try to link Tai. with slackened economic conditions, which he in turn lays at President Nixon's door. But Ohio’s unemployment rate has been below the national average, and though it surely will rise with a long General Motorsstrike (the company has 40,000 workers in the state), there is as yet no convincing evidencethis will damage Taft. Taft's answer to Metzenbaum on the economy is that un- employment generally is around the level it was during most of the Kennedy-Johnson years—until the “wartime boom” touched off by LBJ’s large entry into the South Vietnam war brought the jobless rate way down. Few analysts in the state imagine Taft can be directly hurt,either, by the so-called Republican loan scandal which mayhavescarred GOP candidates for state office. The famous Taft name, always his bigg.st asset, seems secure against such tarnishing. The one danger, however,is that some Republican voters may be turned off by the scandal and stay home, thus affecting Taft's total vote and possibly enhancing prospects for a governorship sweep by Democratic nominee John Gilligan which could pull Metzeubaum in. Gilligan unabashly claimsthatif he gets 54 per centin his race, that will finish off Taft. ane Yet Ohio voters do a lot ofticket-splitting, and there is no solid proof in their voting history that such a “tandem effect” would result from a big Gilligan win over State Auditor Roger Cloud. TodayIn History Public and Party Platforms Editor Herald: The Utah County Democratic Headquarters in Provo has not had available to the public a copy of the Utah State Democratic Platform, adopted this year at the Utah State Democratic Convention. Perhaps there is a reason for this. There is a resolution dealing with various controlling the population growth, by abortion, birth control, family planning, and sterilization laws. There is another resolution which to freely express their thoughts, “no matter how unacceptable they may be to others in our The first resolution to this Platform may prove to be the most interesting. It states, “all candidaies of the Democratic Today is Monday, Oct. 19, the 292nd day of 1970. The moon is between its full The morning Mercury, Mars and Saturn. The evening stars are Venus and Jupiter. When questioned on a local Those born today are under Libra. television Gunn McKay candidate for the First Resolutions of the Democratic ted he hispla would not support form. I must assume, however, that Senator Moss as an active Democratic Senator does support this platform,since I have to the contrary. heard no Copies of the Republican Party State and County Platforms are available at Republican Headq . The Republicans would appear to be proud of their Platform. Joan B. Olpin 873 South 210 West Family: Core of Heritage all are told what to do — when, Editor Herald: To the gentleman who wrote how and where. Utah has a wonderful heritage promulgating birth control (I to uphold, “Family”is the core of that heritage. If a woman feels right having 26 or2 that is her freedom and prerogative. say: Sir, asa friend of mine putit so beautifully, children area gift of God and if you will guide them properly and love them they will bring joy and happiness into your cold life. ‘ T can readily see thatthis sort of propaganda (birth control) can bring areal problem into the lives of our children, ie,, “we are not wanted or needed!” What a prrsiogical block to Mrs. V. Smith, Provo British Army, Lord Cornwallis, surrendered his troops at Yorktown, Va. In 1814 the “Star Spangled Banner” was sung in Baltimore for the first time. In 1936 an around-the-world airplanerace bythree rere per reporters ended at Lal hurst, NJ. H. R. Elkins won over Dorothy Kilgallen and Leo Kiernan with a time of 18 days, 11 hours, 14 minutes, 33 seconds, In 1967 the American space vehicle Mariner V swept past Venus. A thought for today: Thomas Kempis said, “Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish.” Rhodes declared for the GOP ticket the moment he had lost, but the Taft forces for perhaps too long tended to ignore him. His late September appearance with Taft at a fund-raising dinner here washisfirst on the platform with the man who beat him. The governor currently is pledging full help, but there are those in the state who wonder how thoroughly his backers will work after seeing their leader ignored for months. _If they do put out, Taft may keep his edge. His recognition factor is high, he is Mr. nalsgeity himself, and he on not be faulted as untutored on the issues, as Metzenbaum subtly managed to suggest about John Glenn without ever attacking him. At 53, Taft, of course, is no glamor boy. Hehas the look of a competent junior executive, and his speeches sound like well-prepared companyrepurts. While heis invariably pleasant and friendly, he shows a certain stiffness even whentrying to unbend andbe a bit funny. On the other hand, Metzenbaumis no charismatic marvel. The television blitz he put on to beat Glennstill leaves him less well-known than Taft, and their agreemeut to limit spending this fall may handicap the Democrat in closing the recognition gap. Metzenbaum is a constant smiler but his: “You's i to send meto the Senate, aren’t you?” maybe Dien abrasive with voters. Told of this approach, a key Democrat winced and fell back on forecasting’ that Gilligan would pull Metzenbaum in. Today’s oddsstill say no. lighter Side Sen. Fulbright Backs Peace Bid é Damage by Japanese beetles in 1969 is estimated at $25 ion. BERRYWORLD wil ‘Those who don’t wanta family will soon exterminate themselves, America is great because it is a land of freedom and choice. Your legislation would bring us closer to Nazism where By DICK WEST WASHINGTON (UPI) —President Nixonis said to have been exuberant ae the initial response to his five-point peace plan for Tsocinag a Curious about this, I called up my foreign affairs adviser, Henry Kissantell. “Why was the President exuberant?” I asked. “Didn’t both North Vietnam and on Viet Cong denounce the an?” “Tt is true that Hanoiinitially rejected it, but that was expected,” Kissantell replied. “The important thing is that Senator Fulbright accepted it. “This could be the beginning of a new era of peace between the White House and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.” Is Committee Ready? I said, ‘What makes you BARBS The people who need auto insurance most are pedes- trians. Knock your friends often enough and soon uou'll find no one home. ee ¢ There's nothing like a harvest moon to make onefeel young again, and nothing think the Foreign ©1970 by s Inc, BunbatNh like the aches next morning from staying out in the dampair to correct that misapprehension. Actually, the largest question mark for Taft may be how muchaid hegets from the followers of Gov. James Rhodes, whom he narrowly beat for the Senate nomination last spring. ByUnited Press International y.” Reps. Pepper and Carey may offer their contemplated bill as an amendmentto sending anti-crimeiegisiation due, for early House consideration, They may resort to this parliamentarydevice because of the lateness of the session andthe lack of time for committee consideration of the measurethey are considering. ‘ | But Not a Cinch reaffirms the right of individuals Thetallest skyscrapers may not fall over. But what about the shattered glass falling 50 stories on the people below? : Taft’s Good Bet Senator Gordon Allott of Coloradd applied the epithet of “marshmallow-headed thinking” te the commission. It could be applied as well to Senate liberals who support rmissiveness because law enforcement is not easy and permissiveness is loudly supported by self-styled liberals, militants and revolutionists. Begriming minds is no less dangerous pollution than invisible toxics in the air we breathe. Historyis filled with headstones to hedonistic cultures which decayed because licentiousness is easier than discipline. Thedevotion to pleasure as a way of life without moral restraint helped to bury the glory that was Rome. Our worst enemies would have us pursue to our ultimate destruction the course of permissiveness, devotion to dope, pornography, premiscuity, the senseless hate of authority and destruction of the disciplines of law, morality, order and learning. Are we going to surrender on the homefront withoutlifting a finger? The vast majority of Americans say “never.” | Its _from th of war witich twice 10 untold brought hss our sorrow : to mankind, and » Pornography is another problem difficult to control. So a study commission recommends that we eliminate the problem by saying it doesn’t exist and repealing laws which restrict the sale of pornography to consenting adults. This was too much for Senator John L. McClellan, the doughty Arkansascrimefighter and, thanks to his efforts, the Senate pes a resolution rejecting the commission’s report by a vote of 60 to 5. The Auministration already had declined to accept the report. The five who voted against it aren’t up for re-election. They include three Democrats, McGovern, Mondale and Young of Ohio, who is retiring, and two Republicans, Case and Javits. aie McClellan said the commission wanted to “‘substitute hedonism for morality,” and a cursory glance at current film fare, books and magazines, and stage shows confirms his view. FBI May GetCall to Aid Violence-Plagued Lawmen By Robert S. Allen and John A. Goldsmith n pot. Inside Washington WASHINGTON — The FBI may be empowered to intervenedirectly in instances of lethal attacks on police and other enforcementofficers, Legislation for this unprecedented purpose is being considered by Rep. Claude Pepper, D-Fla., chairman of the Select Committee on Crime, and Hugh Carey, D-NY. decorated World War II veteran andinfluential member i cai | . including Fiji admitted on Oct. ‘The United Nations: By PHIL NEWSOR Uplforega News Analyst Born: San Francisco, June 28, is i976 peviecton ht desitngs with cra, the hes which Tt has becr. called the voice of his fellow-men. It is as labored under difficulties ne i President Dwight D. Eisenhow- ts founders ..u not foresee. uae Bs peoples of th? principal organs: General the world's conscience. It's either a very old movie, or a very recent movie. The women are all wearing. the latest styles!” Relations Committee is ready to enter into serious negotiations with the administration? Isn’t Fulbright still insisting on the complete and unconditional withdrawal of Spiro Agnew and Martha Mitchell from Arkansas?” “Publicly, at least, Fulbright has made demands that the White House view as unacceptable,” Kissantell conceded. “As lont as Agnew and Mrs. Arkansas, he may feel that he has grounds for accusing the administration of intervention. “However, Fulbright’s vommentthat Nixon’s peace plan at least is ‘better than nothing’ seems to indicate a willingness to bargain. “Tf Nixon now follows this up by having Agnew and Mrs. Mitchell observe a cease-fire in Arkansas, it might very well lead to better relations between the committee and the White House. Nixon Takes Risk I said, “‘Wasn’t Nixon taking a big risk in announcing his peace initiative on television, rather than privately sounding out Fulbright in advance?” “It is my impression that Nixon had some sort of signal that the committee would support him,” Kissantell said. “Former President Johnson, you'll recall, was forever getting signals from Hanoi. Then he would order a bombing pause or soinething of the sort. But he apparently never got any signals from the Foreign Relations Committee.” After talking with Kissantell, I found myself sharing some of Nixon’s exuberance. If the President and the Foreign Relations Committee can agree on something, anything is possible — including world Mitchell are attacking him in peace. . 4 |
