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Show Editorial Page Feature Most 1968 Candidates Secure in Their Jobs By F.flJJAM THEIS WASHINGTON (UPI)-- Of all the 1968 presidential figures, only two can possibly be out of a job come January: President Johnson and Vice President Dedicated to the Progress And Growth of Central Utah SUNDAY HERALD, APRIL 7, 1968 Hubert Join the Chamber and Serve! The Provo Chamber of membership drive is in full awing. It deserves your support. Tha Chamber of Commerce stands for many things. Three big words seem to pretty well turn up its objectives: Growth, progress, and prosperity. The Chamber of Commerce works for new industries which mean added payrolls and jobs. Everybody benefits. And it works for things that make a community a better and more progressive place in which to live. Some of these are clean-u- p of air pollution, mosquito abatement, health fnd sanitation. Again, everybody benCom-mer- beauti-ficatio- ce n, efits. The Chamber of Commerce mobilizes human resources. Through its many committees, it provides an avenue for men and women to do something for their community. This is important. The person who aimply lives "off bis community without putting anything back into it or contributing service is akin to the parasite. The person who lives "for" the community, putting his shoulder to the wheel to help it grow and to make it a better city is to be desired. The Chamber of Commerce is made up of people in this latter category. It wants and needs people who believe in their city and etate and who will work to improve them. To operate the Chamber and to finance its many programs costs money, of course. The organization maintains an office, a staff. Just a couple of figures to illustrate the size of its job: In 1967 the Provo office received 9672 telephone calls requesting information about the community and its schools and government; and mailed 22,497 pieces of mail, including tourist and other inquiries. Three hundred people belonged to Chamber of Commerce committees which held 317 meetings and accomplished much good. The money you pay for membership provides the funds on which the Chamber of Commerce H. Humphrey. The others are either in elective offices or professions from which they need not depart. been personally contacted yourself. In many cases, you will be visited by a fellow citizen and invited to join. Catch the spirit of this vital organization. Join the Chamber, and put yur financial and human resources to work for your community. Johnson, by act of what even his critics have called "personal Look If you haven't joined yet, now's the time to do it. Contact the Chamber for details if you haven't ite Mule' Still Kicks - Anglo-Saxon- Perhaps the Irish had it hardest, along with the Jews. New York was, of course, where the pot started to boil It wasn't long until the Irish took over the policing of the country, and the Jews took over the money. You don't quarrel long with people who get power. Almost every nationality who came here were looked down on at first, and every one of them were called disparaging names. Even today some of them are called the names, or remember when their parents were treated with contempt Yet gradually the pot boiled and you can't tell where the original ingredients of the stew came from. Somthow, we all began to like the seasoning; even the races of a dif LBJ Who Crawled into Bed it it That leaves one man without a real fallback position Hubert Horatio Humphrey. Not that he energy. Humphrey, one-tim- e pharma-- . of Minneapolis,; cist, former college teacher and probably ; veteran lawmaker, could have his pick of university and foundation presidencies. When a serviceman is discharged from the military service, there is a period of he must encounter when he gets back into his civilian duds. I know this is true because many moons ago when the military thought they'd had enough of me thev threw me back into civilian life. the "revenooers," goes on. According to the Licensed Beverage Industries, Inc., government statistics show that approximate- Needless to say, my mother and father were mildly shocked at some of the statements that ran out of my mouth particularly at the dinner able. However, after a couple of weeks I did learn to say, "Please pass the butter." Things have changed a lot since then. Nowadays, particularly with the Vietnam veterans, the Army sends a bunch of 'helpful hints' to the family of the returning servceman, listing a bunch of DO'S and DON'TS. They tell you these 'hints' are certain to make the reunion a more enjoyable experience. tit, ly 55.7 million gallons of illegal liquor were produced in 1966. This represented an estimated loss in public revenue of $744 million. A total of 17,774 illicit stills were seized by federal, state and local lawmen that year. While moonshine production was down by more than three million gallons from 1965, production per still was up nationally by the interesting figure of 3.2 per cent. In the "moonshine belt" of 12 Southeastern states, production increased by 6.9 per cent. The trend is toward larger, better concealed stills and systems of production, modwholesaling and retailing its ern in everything except quality Ill and purity. Better law enforcement methods and stiffer punishments are sending the illegal operators farther underground, literally. One still was found in an abandoned coal mine in Alabama. Another was discovered at the newly built Georgia Raceway in Peach County. A trapdoor in a dummy ot ticket booth opened into a bubled to the tunnel that " """ ''''''' bling still. The State Alcoholic Beverage Commission of Tennessee has e plane to purchased a d out opferret help erations. Some moonshiners have countered by renting helicopters to check on their camouflage. Editor Herald: The feud goes on, for as long Mrs. Betty Thomas' recent t, as people continue to buy the letters demonstrate a most unthere will always be some- fortunate attitude' on the part one around willing to take their of some- of our local citizens an unwillingness to even try to money. i - " - !'' " ' "' f.-.v.- Supports Programs to Help People Rise Above Poverty above-groun- - ferent coior wanted their finger In the pot. The success of the amalgamation has been great enough that all races should be welcomed, but unfortunately they are not. The enlightened welcome the black, the red and the yellow but we still have those calling themselves white who discriminate against anyone different from themselves. What could be worse than a political party based upon keeping the Negro race in subjection? It creates anger, hatred and resentment, which are stepping stones to anarchy, bloodshed and rebellion. Have the firs under the melting pot gone out so that the contents instead of merging are separating into parts which do little more than give a bad taste to everything In it? Or has the bubbling pot boiled over leaving a sticky Incrustation on the outside? Sometimes we call it the American Dream, or the American Way of Life, but was it ever true? Surely, it existed in the minds of our great men and women, but did it ever reach out and touch the average man; the fellow who came to these shores not for any great ideal, but because it offered him a chance to live a little better than he had in his native land? The melting pot is just another of our fine phrases that was never quite true. Apparently we need a new melting pot that, will fuse the younger generation with the old. It may be harder than mixing races. Some have asked me how it was my articles were headed from California while I was walking around here in Utah. There was no thought to deceive. Before the columns on Watts were printed a pretty young nurse flew down there to drive my car back She did a beautiful job, particularly in choosing the right shows and restaurants in Las Vegas. After being sliced a little here and a little there and given a few physicals the doctors seem hopeful mat I will make it through to grass, but I give most of the credit to my little nurse who piloted me safely back to Zion. V understand contemporary social and economic problems and to find the best possible solutions. There is a confusion of such programs as Project Headstart, Job Corps, Youth Corps, etc., with the giveway welfare doles that have characterized much of the welfare activities of this country, whether it be by churches, benevolent societies, individuals or state, local or federal governments. When we resign ourselves to merely providing on a continuing basis necessities of life to the poor, we are not working to eliminate poverty but to perpetuate it. Fortunately much of the War on Poverty is being built on a one different philosophy which as a Mormon and a Republican I applaud. It is the philosophy of "Helping people to help themselves". These programs if administered as intended are not doles but investments in human resources. If successful, the return on them will be far in excess of their cost The goal is to aid the youth born in poverty to get out of poverty by giving Here are some of those 'hints' that were sent to the parents of Stephen Gale, after serving 13 months in South Asia: Prepare yourself for the initial shock of that first meeting because that man stepping off the airplane, through he may bear a striking resemblance to the man you waved goodbye to long ago, will appear out of place, nervous, and prone to look at everyone with a glance of suspicion. Yon may, if you are carrying a handbag or a sack, have to empty its contents on tbe ground for a routine inspection. Avoid large crowds, and if you should celebrate the happy occasion with a drink or two, don't ask any questions if he insists on sitting at the rear of the bar. Also, when the waitress comes to take your order, it would be wise if you would do tbe talking as he may make some embarrassing comments. Explain to him that tbe taxi fares are slightly higher in the States than in Vietnam, because when he reads the meter he may slug the driver which is standard procedure in Viet- nam. If he tells the driver to "Toi", he isn't talking baby talk, don't question him just politely tell the driver to stop. If he say "Dee Dee," take it in stride and tell the driver to go a little faster. If he rolls the window down and starts to flap his arm, explain to him that the taxi has turn sipals. ' them the same opportunity to achieve success in education and vocational training as the youth fortunate enough to have been born to parents who can afford to give them these or who at least have high aspirations for their children . I shudder to think of where be if I had not been born to parents with high abilities and high goals in life which they passed on to me. And I hate to think of where I might be if they had not been assisted in the process by a free (but to Mrs. Thomas a socialistic, welfaristic) public educational system. I strongly suspect that even Mrs. Thomas is a beneficiary of subsidized I might "socialistic" schools. This letter is not meant to imply that tnere are no weaknesses in the War on Poverty. There are. But there is no mistake in the basic philosophy of helping people to bring themselves out of their poverty. The programs which are the focal point of Mrs. Thomas' attacks have this philosophy. We should dedicate ourselves to helping, not hinde-in- g, the accomplishment of this goal. J. Kenneth Davies BERRY'S WORLD Programs Draw Criticism Editor Herald: The recent editorial regarding a certain TV program that depicts the Germans as stupid, and bungling, while the Americans being and clever always come out unscathed coincides with my sentiments exactly. Some may say, "well there's a TV program that makes fun of our own too!" true but to make fun of ones-se- lf is fine, however to constantly ridicule another is not and rude but only downright dangerous. Few of us can stand being laughed at very long without taking offense. I wonder how these great program selectors of ours, who discard enjoyable programs at will, even let this program get on the air let alone run as long as it has is beyond me. With the world situation what it is today, it would seem to me, our programs should try to improve our relations with not try to deother people them. grade Thank you ,Mr. Editor, for your editorial. Your remarks were quite timely. I think Eisenhower and the late President Kennedy might be inclined to agree with you. all-wi- se top-bra- ss all-wi- se MRS. VERA HARDING LINDON BY JAMES 0. BERRY Quotes In The News By United Press Internationa WASHINGTON President Johnson, calling once again for unity in the face of unrest triggered by the slaying of Dr. Martin Luther King: "Men who are white men who are black must and will join together now as never in the past to let all the forces of division know that America shall not be ruled by the bullet but only ballot of free and just men. . . " A CHICAGO- -A Negro policeman, watching looters in Chicago roam apparently unmolested: "I can't shoot my people for carrying off a TV set" If he spends a lot of time in the bathroom just flushing the toilet, think nothing of it He hasnt seen one work for a long time. A loud dap of thunder may have one of two effects on him. He may dive under the bed and yell "VC", or if he recognizes the sound he may grumble "the monsoons are here again!" Do not serve iced tea at any time!!! TV 125-fo- twin-engin- " would have any worries about demands upon his talent and Dos And Don'ts For Returning Veterans t ' ' Bye Line by Jensen America's longest running feud, j off. Some of the others did not assimu-kt-e s were first easily. The and they resented other nationalities. think though, The same would be true of Republican Sens. Charles H. Percy of Illinois and Mark 0. Hatfield of Oregon. And Republican Govs. Nelson A. Rockefeller of New York and Ronald Reagan of California also would still hive their statehouse jobs. Former Vice President Richard M. Nixon, the GOP favorite, has a lucrative New York law practice which he is not leaving except to campaign. that between the moonshiners and Melting Pot Runs Cold ex-ce- pt Some, : The Chopping Block By FRANK C. ROBERTSON There was a time when it was com. jnon to say that the United States was the melting pot of the world. People came here from all parts of the world. The land was new and bulged with opportunity. People became Americans because it offered a prosperity they bad never enjoyed. That was item cumber one. Item number two was that K offered political and religious freedom, but with most, economic opportunity was the great magnet Without the promise of free land and high wages most of tee Immigrants would have stayed home. There were exceptions. The Indians had no part in American freedom to lose what they had. The Africans were brought here against their will as slaves. The Chirese were brought here mostly because we needed cheap coolie labor to build the railroads in the West, and when that was accomplished exclusion laws were passed against them. These groups suffered from the monopoly of the Caucasians, and to a great degree the prejudice still exists. They were never really poured into the melting pot, and were more like a baked on crust mat had to be scoured o like to return to the Senate where he was a power as Democratic leader before becoming vice president. He would, however, have to wait until 1970 or 1972 to be elected. Sens. Robert F. Kennedy of New York and Eugene J. McCarthy of Minnesota still will have their Senate seats in 1969 if they fail in the race for the Democratic nomination or in the presidential election. would vith Mommy and Daddy rot-gu- operates. sacrifice," has announced be will not accept another term as President. LBJ Appearance He gives the appearance of a man ready to return to his Pedernales River ranch, probably to supervise bis television-radiholdings while breeding prize cattle, writing memoirs and maybe doing some selective teaching. " we let him become foo oUenated at an early age nothing to hok forward tot kavt h'll And here are a couple of hints for the wives and sweethearts: He will stare at other women and mumble something about "Round Eyes". Don't feel rejected, he means no harm and is still in love with yon. If he drools, wipe bis mouth for him and be understanding. After all, if s been a long time. If you want to have some fun with him, say "I love yon too much", "Be nice GI", or "You number one". Bat don't over do it or he may go berserk. I don't know how helpful those hints are but they certainly bring a chuckle or two. I'm sure they are not an official Army communique because the spelling is absolutely terrible worse than mine . . . which scz a lot. They were probably written by some Colonel in charge of morale probably the same one I had in World War II. Ugh! Paul Harvey Now President Can Pick His Successor One day President Johnson was the target of worldwide condemnation for "his Vietnamese war." As a politician seeking reelection he faced a strong Republican opponent plus assorted strong Democrats also seeking to unseat him. So the ball carrier stepped out of bounds and stopped the clock. Mind you, nothing has changed. The President remains President and he remains Commander in Chief. His war pol"sustained presicy remains sure on the enemy," nothing, more, nothing less. The Presidency is still occupied by the same person, but the 'person" is not "political" any more. The heat is off. If the ball carrier had remained he would have been smeared. Within 48 hours he would have suffered a humiliating primary defeat in Wisconsin. He was suffering mass defections within his own party. He couid hear and feel the hot breath of Bobby Kennedy huffing and puffing against the White House door. Suddenly all's quiet along the Potomac. Those who aimed to bury him remain to praise him. Now President Johnson is free to raise taxes, call up reserves, test enemy intentions, bomb Hanoi and Haiphong or withphase us out of Vietnam out consideration for political repercussions. No longer need he be concerned about embarrassing political polls. L.B.J. has never had it so good. Not since he was first dropped onto the hot seat has it felt so comfortable. much-harass- ed Now he can handpick his own successor and thus intercept Bobby Kennedy's bold bid. And hi addition to all this new freedom which the President enjoys, he retains the prerogative of returning himself to the "game." I know he said his decision was "irrevocable," that it waa made "in the interests of world peace and party unity." But should the Democratic Convention get deadlocked in a Humphrey - Kennedy standoff, "in the interests of L.B.J., peace and party harmony," could storm the convention. And by then his worst enemies will have said too many nise things about him which they'd be powerless to retract. No, Lyndon Johnson has not burned his draft card. And this consideration la enough to keep many Democrats in line. Normally, political support dissolves under a lame duck President, but it has not dissolved under this one. Come August, ho might have Hanoi at the peace table and have sustained employment and a rising stock market ad the whole world would be cheering, "L.B.J., all the way!" Meanwhile, though he remains "the President," he is invulnerable to election-yea- r politicking. He stepped out of bounds whore he's immune to all tacklers. But the game's not over, the last play has not yet been called. 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