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Show THURSDAY APRIL 21, 1977 THE VALLEY VIEW NEWS PAGE 3 Milton Mauchley National PTA Looks At Violence Effects The National PTA is giving the networks notice that it means business when it concerns TV violence! On July 1, 1977, the PTA will launch its First Action Plan, the next step in its project to effect a reduction in TV be the National PTAs TV a newly Action Center, established operation which will serve as a clearinghouse for all information related to the project. and an imin the overall violence, provement quality of programming. Running for a time span until Jan. 1, 1978, this initial action phase is a for probationary period the networks, in which theyll have the opportunity to respond to the demands of the PTAs 6 ' million members for less TV gore and more diversity and quality in shows. During this time, PTA members across the nation will be directly involved in an intensive training program and activities to make, the organizations cause visible to the TV industry, advertisers, and the public. At the base of all activities will six-mon- -- Another aspect will be in which the station may best instruction to parents in serve the public interest. The direction of the First monitoring techniques for the TV shows viewed by their Action Plan evolved from the and actual recommendations made by children, monitoring activities for the the nearly 500 individuals period and beyond. who testified at the PTAs Parents will then report their eight public hearings on TV observations to their local violence, conducted in major unit presidents, who, in turn, cities during the past few will issue consensus reports months. Some recurrent themes to the National PTA. These these the for from basis form will emerged reports the development of an hearings. Findings of the identification code for TV PTAs TV Commission inprograms, which will rate dicate that the public is most shows by their amount of concerned about: violence. The code will be 1) Aggression Many more distributed to PTA members children become and the news media. aggressive in their behavior In addition, the training due to the influence of TV sessions will teach PTA violence, acting out the members how to participate hostility portrayed on six-mon- If there is no substantial response from the networks by Jan. 1 1978, the National PTA will consider alternative courses of action, such as boycotts of advertisers, programs, and local stations; selected test cases of petition to deny licensing; and civil litigation. The First Action Plan will focus on a massive letter writing campaign to the top executives of local TV stations for the stations public files commenting on both exemplary and ob- jectionable programming, with copies to the networks, program advertisers, and the National PTA. Members will be supplied with appropriate names and addresses for prime time TV advertisers, the networks, and the FCC. television. 2) Imitative Behavior Some young people will be incited to commit violent acts in direct imitation of similar behavior seen on TV. 3) Desensitization Among youth and adults, a is there growing callousness and indifference to violence and the suffering it causes, due to the quantity and intensity of violence on television. Per4) Distortion and children ceptions by youth of real life problemsolving methods are distorted by TV, which portrays violence as a sure and easy way to solve all problems. methods, such as discussion, negotiation, and in the petitioning process (to the Federal Communications Commission) for denying broadcast license renewals to local TV stations; and the ascertainment process, in which local stations required to obtain are com- munity feedback on the ways O Non-viole- compromise, Does your throat hurt? If so, you may console yourself with the knowledge that you have plenty of company. Sore throat is one of the more common physical discomforts that plague most of us from time Medical Association reminds that sore throat also can be the symptom of any of a wide range of diseases, from diphtheria to leukemia, that may require your physicians skill, not your guessing, to diagnose. to time. Sore throat is natures warning that something in the body is out of order. Often a sore throat accompanies a common cold, and the soreness passes in a few days. The American Sometimes tonsils and adenoids are involved in causing a sore throat, and when these organs repeatedly Weistfe Weitter cause trouble they frequently s are removed. removals account for half of all surgery performed on Tonsil-adenoid- SonraetfDinrDes Used by The Gardening m children. Sometimes the removal helps prevent sore throat, sometimes it doesnt. Allergies can cause sore throat. Cold, dry winter air can trigger it. So can extreme thirst, excessive smoking, or mouth breathing. Anything that dries out the throat and cuts off secretions that normally wash dust away. Virus infections of many types also are a cause of sore throat, and everyone who has had flu knows that this particular virus disease often causes the throat to hurt. Strep throat is a serious infection that occasionally leads to rheumatic fever and possible heart damage. It can be knocked out with pencillin, if diagnosed in time. The crucial diagnostic test in sore throats is the swab test through which the germs causing the trouble can be identified. There is little or nothing you can do to cure a sore throat at home. There are medications which bring temporary easing of the discomfort, but the cure must be launched by your doctor. Lirid Grandfather Water restrictions are already in force in a number of communities and these folks are asking how to carry on with food gardening. Lets start with reusing water. Some kinds of household waste water are safe to use on plants; others are not. Forget about water from your dishwasher. The special kinds of detergents used in these machines are highly alkaline and are used in strong concentrations that could damage your plants. Water from your clothes washer is fairly safe to use for vegetables, especially.if you save water from only the deep rinse cycle and let the first strong dussy rinse water drain away. The problem is that many clothes-washin- g compounds contain boron under many names, most with "bora or boro prefixes. Boron can build up in the soil and become toxic to plants. Certain detergents and bleaches also contain chlorine in various forms. Chlorine can be destructive to plant roots as anyone can tell you who has lost plants around swimming pools. Phosphate compounds in detergents are not harmful to plants and, in fact, can be converted to plant nutrients by soil acids. Most of the surfactants in detergents, the compounds that Make water wetter, are biodegradable. To sum up clothes rinsing water is fairly safe for plants, especially from the deep rinse cycle where concentrations of sodium salts, boron and bleaches are low. "Less proof that is! Since several leading bourbons recently reduced their proof from 86 proof to 80, you may end up paying the same money you did when they were 86 proof. which KENTUCKY BOURBON WHISKEY 86 PROOF 1976 ANCIENT AGE DISTILLING CO.. FRANKFORT. KY. If PTAs TV Commission, however, found this response unacceptable. While the Commission believes that parents should supervise childrens TV viewing, to eliminate unsuitable programs, it also feels that the responsibility for the problem must be shared. Essentially, the broadboth local stations caster have the and the networks responsibility find Q Streeter MAGNA Orville (. Streeter, 63, of 7825 West 2820 South, died April 17 , 1977 in Keetley, Utah of automobile accident injuries. Born September 12, 1913 at Keetley, Utah, a son of Dan and Melissa Casper Street. Married Alice Cole in Tory, Montana July 6, 1937. He was a former employee of Copper Corporation Refinery, retiring in 1968. Survivors: wife, Magna; Ken-neco- tt sons and daughter: Dale and Dennis, both Hunter; Don, Sherm Mrs. Granger; (Vickie) Pollock, Magna; 12 grandchildren; 3 sisters, one brother: Russell Street and Mrs Mildred Sums, both Heber City; Mrs. Vera Kearns; Forbes, civic-minde- Survivors: Graveside services a.m., Valley Memorial Park. 11 View MAGNA Monson, J. Albert 74, of 3128 South at Dayton, died April a Salt Lake hospital of a heart condition. 17, 1977 Active in Democratic Party, former member Magna Community Council, served many years as Union Officer, served 13 years High Priest Russell Justice. Married Ruby German, May 6, 1957, in Carson City, Nevada. He was Estates. Justice, age Born January 26, 1903, Salina, Utah, to John and Hannah Peterson Monson. Married Chioe Shaw January 26, 1924, Salt Lake City. Later soleminized in the Salt Lake Temple. Employed 46 years at Utah Smelter Kennecott Copper Corp. Retired 1968. Garside; (Colleen) Mrs. Norman Bangerter, Granger; Mrs. Lee (LaRue) Kirk, Orem, 23 grand8 children; greatgrandchildren. Burial in Valley View Memorial Park. Levi Salt Lake City. Garth Lane Gehring Spencer Ward, Temple Worker, active in Church Auxiliaries. Survivors: wife, Magna; Son and daughters dr. Jay, Logan; Mrs. Heber (Elayne) Oscar 74, died April 12, Born Oct. 17, 1902, in Longview, Texas, to George Yarbrough and Ora Francis Leader, Group Burial Redwood Memorial Estates. a brakeman for A.T&SF. Railroad, also U.P. Railroad Member of the Assembly of God Church. Survivors, his wife, 2 sons, 5 daughters, 6 grandchildren. 3 brothers, 2 sisters of Fort Worth, Texas. Burial Redwood Memorial KEARNS 1977 in Albert Monson wife, 3 Oscar Levi Justice Mrs. Thelma Komlanc, Salt Lake City. Thursday Married Reta Minerva Fife, Dec. 29, 1929, Idaho Falls, Idaho, later solemnized Salt Lake LDS Temple. Retired Kennecott Copper Corp employee. High priest, Bennion Ward, very Garth Lane Gehring, age died 57, of 4323 S. 5850 W April 11, 1977 of a stroke in a Salt Lake City hospital. Born Nov. 11, 1919, Emery County, Utah to August and Lucile Foote Gehring, was affiliated with the Salt Lake Golden Eagles, assistant manager for the Salt Lake Gulls. Survivors: sister, Mrs. Spero G. (Elaine) Dells, four nephews and one niece, Ron, Roger, Robert Lee, Sam, Kathy, all of Salt Lake City. Interment Elysian Burial Gardens, 1075 E. 4580 S. Funeral directors, Memorial Estates Mortuary. A fAMOHY TO KEMEMtBEK to present programs which are in the public interest, and not injurious to children and youth. The burden of proof that program content is not injurious lies with the broadcaster, not the public. The advertiser has a similar responsibility in the choice of shows he sponsors. pwr favorite driak taste better with 86 proof Aadeat Age. yOU COFl Mauchley. (LaDean) day-to-da- ncientjtae STRAIGHT Orville C. Dean Mrs. Olson, Bennion; Mrs. Jerome S. (Joyce) Butts, Naples, Fla.; Mrs. LaVar D. (Sharon) Stewart, Salt Lake City; 14 grand3 children; great2 brothers, grandchildren; sister, Mrs. James (Louise) Mrs Union; Phillips, Lawrence, Ogden; Arnold. Bennion. daughters, are prevalent and acceptable to society, are not given equal time. Youth and 5) Paranoia adults who regularly view TV violence are becoming more fearful of violence occurring in real life. Although violence y is a reality in living, the proportion of violent acts seen on television far surpasses actuality. 6) Quality of Life to Continual exposure televisions parade of murder, rape, arson, assault, and other violence to persons and property diminishes the quality of life for both children and adults. Much debated during the hearings was the question of who is ultimately responsible for resolving the problem of TV violence. A number of broadcasters said, in effect: Parents should lock up the TV set! Members of the Ancient Age could have lowered its proof too, but we didnt. Were a great tasting whiskey ana a great value. Make - BENNION Milton Mauchley, 74, died April 15, 1977 or injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born Dec. 3, 1902, Bennion, to Leonard and Maria Kroft better bodlbon, bliy it. TTDtkb IPartt TOfDDne DiaunmODy 0ucw Saturday, May 7. 1977 University of Utah Special Lvents Center 4:00 &. 7:30 Tickets available from participating Wards and Stakes or call 531-929- |