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Show American "Rush" Only Result of Evolution Many Americans think that other Americans are hurrying pell-mell and getting nowhere. They wish their countrymen would stop stepping on the gas and enjoy the scenery. And even though they drive slowly themselves them-selves they complain that the view Is spoiled by a billboard. But they overlook a number of things. America lsu't composed of one kind of civilization. You can lake your pick. If a billboard spoils your view, you can read a book until your train goes out where they are few and far between. Or, If you are motoring, you can think serene thoughts until the road turns. If you hate to mingle with the cutting-up trade at the rush hour, you can buy an abandoned farm and spend your life before an open fire. The rural free delivery will pass your door to carry your manuscripts to market and bring back the checks. The conditions of modern American life have simply evolved. They have their roots far back In the motives that brought the early settlers to this country, In the European environment from which chey were escaping, and in the obstacles that confronted them. Roy S. Durstine In the Forum: |