OCR Text |
Show CESEFET 10A TKfjdcy, December NEWS. A Justiciable Tactic? COUNTRY SAGE t By LOUIS CASSELS UPI Senior Editor kvM W.r isuucueciiwS- '- via 18, 196? WASHINGTON In recent years, irany Americans have embra d the idea that civil disobedience the deliberate is a Justiviolation of law fiable method of advancing a "Poverty hot ftj rewofd S' hard to be a stuffed shirt V you don't own c shirt." good cause. Students protesting the Vietnam War, blacks demanding a fair share of the affluent society. suburban housewives seeking a stop light at a these school intersection and many other groups have resorted to law breaking to dramatize their grievances. SHOP SUNDAYS 12 TO 5 P.M. SHOP MON. THRU FRL TILL 9 P.M. SAT. Till 7 P.M. In many if not all cases, the grievances arc legitimate, the goals sought are admirable, and the people involved in defiance of the law are now motivat- ed by good intentions. The question is whether this Increasingly popular tactic actually is accomplishing good results, nr whether, on balu ance, it is harmful and f disobedience. not though intended to destroy democratic processes, plainly tends to impair their operation." We bell that the time has come for those participating in various protes movements, on and off the college campuses, to subject their disobedience to law to realistic appraisal, the report concludes. The question that needs to be put to young people ot generous impulses all over the country is whether tactics relying on deliberate, symbolic and sometimes violent lawbreaking are in fact contributing to the emergence of a society that ill show enhanced regard for human values. examination of the the commission situation, sail, shows that just the opposite is happening. The fears and resentments created by symbolic law violation have strengthened the political power of some of the most destructive elements in American society. Only naive and willful blindness can obscure the strength of these dark forces, which, but for the loosening of the bonds of law, might overwise lie quiescent beneath the surface of our national life. An almost Newtonian process of action and reaction is at work, and fanaticism even for laudable goals breeds fanaticism in opposition. dau-gero- to society. The National Comm i non on the Cause and Prevention of Violence, beaded by Dr. Milton S. Eisenhower, th this question wrestled and came up with a report which deserves the thoughtful attention of all Americans. It was widely reported In the press that the commission was almost evenly divided on whetuer civil disobedience can ever be condoned tinder Seven any circumstances. members said no, ix said yes, perhaps. Of greater importance, and much less widely noted, was the fact that the commissioners agreed unanimously that tiie tactic of dvil disobedience is being grossly overused in the United States today, and is beginning to have a disastrous effect" on American society. The unanimous portion of the commission's report makes these points: If we allow individual conscience to guide obedience to the law, then we must take The Northall consciences. ern black who disrupts schools to protest de facto segregation and the Southern white who disrupts schools to inted forestall gration both are claiming the same right to put their own beliefs above the law. The experience of India, where Mahatma Gandhi used m 'Via nylon quifred girls robes Christmas Beautiful fashions for your young miss in lavish cpilted Nylon. Select, from Vnany styles and colon, sorm with lace and embroideredtrims. Sizes 3 to 14. corsages Beautiful artificial corsages that keep their fresh good looks season after season. In an assortment cf sty les. I 3.00 Values C&i-5i- d court-ordere- Values V ti fmm 4- gigantic & , . i T pre-holid- hosiery to ; a. Over 1,000 pair of favorite your styles . . . Panty Hose in Opaque, HE IT I ay sale of ladies' a ar iS&as .0" RECORD FLAYERS malii-MLKgg- l Values to 85.00 - Agiloa, Action-wea- r, non-ru- n and mk Bii "AUDIOTROHICS" to gain independence, indicates that the tactic is Even though India is mous Name Support Hose and ... regular hose all at big savings! CEORGE WEBB SALES CO. habit-formin- g. 937 L 33rd So. 44-856- .Fa- Parka-Io- n. BUY THE ONE SCHOOLS BUT 499 to 8.00 Can tree civil disobedience non-viole-nt good things come in illegal demonstration continue to be the standard method of airing almost to the grievances exclusion of other legal processes. The lesson to be diawn by Americans is that civil 7 Famous Name Suppot Hose in popular beije 2s9 ; tones, if Perl 5.95 Famous Name Suppot Panty Hose in populr 099 - beige tones, if Pert 5.5 Panty Hose in mary stvles, latest 49 sizes, if Pert 3.50 Famous Name Hosiery h popular beige tone, Value Our stock of better quality ladies coats fashioned in many beautiful styles and colors yours at special 'savings! Select from v ools and blends in 8 to 18. ... CHRISTMAS! a . , ZCfiU DIAMOND DEPARTMENT r flMt Qoolity cX? PEARLS 50 ladies1 off better capris Just received a large import of the finest cultured pearl necklaces direct from Jopon. Coming so late, we ore offering these pearls at Vi price. This is a rore opportunity to get one of these gorgeous necklaces, ot half the direct import price. AD sizes from 6mm to 1 Omm stripes, checks, mens pants 1200 flare-le- g 800 to Sat sf act Order by Mail plaids and solids in witr . oi Giotov r&Ji See Ales P. Anderson teed C red to 99 ler-- 's z c Js DIAMOND DEPARTMENT Diamond Expert UlZjj 4 Values to 916 i Fashioned to flatter in quality fab- rics. . . 70.00 Value created with straight legs, flared at the bottom. Stripes and The look he wants for all casual wear . . . styled by Farah to combine slim, trim fit Suit Coat Matchirg Vest Matching Font Extv Pant ... A great combinatioij finely tailored, and Ayled the way the voungf man likes mix them, er mate stunning with dashing flared bottoms! Farah-Pres- s wash 'n wear fabrics hold their fresh good looks, and resist wrinkles. Stripes, checks, plaids and solids in many colors, 28-3- solid tones in the sea- 3. itSYINS YOU f On 7 YEMS hlppowa slippers for the family. . ... sons newest them for a versatile Several colon iesizes 36 to 46. Jvard-rob- e. colors. Sizes 8 to 18. o t Usmmts in i ifcm, -- - U vniTTTrjr summ eft Beta Boots 499 15 SVi-1- 1, "tt styles for ladies, men and children faY.. tx x 1998 kb - 4 lin 1 a clever Chi liimiSS gift idea! ... one genuine Chippewa Beta Boots" look tells you why the imitators look pale in Vibram comparison! Hefty lug soles and heels, mellow, leather uppers with combination metal eyelet-hoo- k closing with rawhide laces. Swiss-importe- d 3-1- Ladies, Reg. f o 8.00 : I men's dress socks ... STATE n:c.JE328?i45 STORESIDE PARKING ALL STORES VALIDATE 9 Men's, Reg, to 7.00 Children's, Reg. 4.00 494. 494 294 Christmas a bikini pantie of white nylon stretch lace packaged in a champagne bottle. Bikini in one size to fit 4 to 7. Reg. 2J6Q 1 and regular vr-th-ca- lf Shell love this unique gift for 4. ; 250 SOUTH jt bottled bikinis . TJ'ftr 99 'Ar'' tf- - Orion acryjc thats to give log, comfortable service. Ghooie from many colors in regular lengths and over-t- h styles. t)ne size fits 10 thru 13. Feather-sof- t wear-teste- d lf "'UlM x V 1 n on i", I mg ia m ia ktol" iito 'iiaimairli MO Value |