The Cincinnati Enquirer from Cincinnati, Ohio • Page 149

I 1 l-4Comment THE CINCINNATI INQURIR Sunday. September 27, 1987 Night owls bled Today?" (Sept. 20). Is it that we could not duplicate the ingredients and outcome of the Constitu Marge's meddling may leave lasting mark on losing Reds should visit Alaska. Then he might come to realize the precious beauty of this last wilderness, and the need to protect it at all costs, even Heaven forbid a little energy-use belt-tightening in this gluttonous nation.

Apparently, Mr. Krauthammer agrees with the Reagan administration that it is better to go on another rape-and-plunder mission than it is to enforce proven energy-efficiency standards and explore alternate energy sources. In the short term, they may be right. Their way is certainly easier. But in the long run, on that not-too-distant date when we wake up and realize the environment is not invincible and our resources are not unlimited, they may find that their thinking was disastrously flawed.

If our lawmakers continue in Mr. Krauthammer's "progress at all costs" direction, our children will inherit plenty of oil but only a barren, lonely world to consume it Consider me "insane," C.J. Reinhardt Stores," Sept. 20). Contrary to what Reinhardt might believe, there is decent human life after hours, and it exists right here in this city.

Many people, including me, must work irregular hours to provide necessary services to our community. (I work in a hospital.) Many of us who work these "insane" hours sometimes find it necessary to stop at an all-night store enroute to or from work in order to pick up a few items. Some of us basket cases even prefer to shop after sunset! If Reinhardt feels that these businesses are motivated by greed, tell me what business isn't. These businesses aren't open all night in order to be robbed; they provide a service (whatever the motive) for an existing market of night owls such as myself. Although Amy Diesman's death was most unfortunate, the blame lies not on the business that provided her a job, but on the time he goes to the ballpark.

At the same time, he should hope that Marge's style as a leader of an important Cincinnati organization doesn't create more on-field resentment and dismantle the scouting system largely responsible for the current bumper crop of young Reds talent. I am sure that a team like the Dodgers will agree that an effective scouting organization is the lifeblood of continued success, something that can't be overestimated or underfunded. I submit that Marge's greatest service to the Reds organization and to the community would be to concentrate on the business end of the operation in a less penurious way and leave the baseball side to those in the know. If she proves incapable of restraining herself so, maybe it is time for one of the area's more affluent Monday-morning quarterbacks to step forward. ANTHONY SMITH 5431 Kenwood Road.

Readers' views surable long-range consequences. Marge's behind-the-scenes purges may dent immediate expenses but they neglect the invaluable human side of the baseball operation. Gephardt's citing of the Bay of Figs fiasco is also worth noting. President Kennedy had no qualms about accepting responsibility for the mistake in judgment, as a responsible chief executive officer should. I suggest a more important lesson the young man gleaned from the invasion's failure (pay attention, Marge) was that listening to your staff members tell you what they think you want to hear (the birth of groupthink) is not an effective way to manage.

Obtaining candid opinions from varying sources is a vital means for informed decision-making and, in turn, effective management. Mr. Gephardt would be better off watching the Reds play the next tional Convention of 1787? If Judge Bork can change his essential views between law school and Supreme Court confirmation hearings (and I surely think that possible, even evidence of growth of intellect), then grant that the American people, through 200 years of travail, social and scientific progress and regression, can change theirs. BOB BIGLEY 1351 Herschel Ave. 'Anti-labor' label I am surprised by Mayor Charlie Luken's outrage that Cincinnati was termed "anti-labor" by the steelworkers union, since his fellow council member, Ken Black-well, intended to try out for the Bengals' scab team.

In addition, I hope that if indeed Ken becomes a Bengal, the fans don't become too attached to him. Judging from his past record of loyalty, he will probably be playing for Cleveland shortly. THOMAS A. WICK 1247 Garden Circle. Sam's song The Bengals offense and defense had an excellent day against the 49ers, yet here we are with a game in the loss column.

Coach Sam Wyche should welcome a six-week players strike. Maybe by then the players and fans will have forgotten one of the most flagrant acts of stupidity ever exhibited in the history of coaching, although I doubt it. Give the ball to Joe Montana on the 25-yard line? Even Jeff Hayes could have gotten us out of this one. Don't play it again, Sam! i BAILEY ROGERS 10018 Regency Court. TO THE EDITOR: I found Thomas Gephardt's column "More Power to Marge Schott!" (Sept.

13) very disturbing. He portrays Mrs. Schott as a warm and selfless person, referring to her as a "great lady" because she signed autographs for young Reds fans at a recent game. Her willingness to sign autographs is, at best, acknowledgement of her cursory understanding of the value of public relations in a business situation where several thousand "associates" may be watching. Mr.

Gephardt's quotation from Count Ciano's diary "Victory finds a hundred fathers, but defeat is an orphan" was very amusing in light of Mrs. Schott's highly publicized remark a few weeks back. Her national disavowal of responsibility for the Reds' recent tailspin revealed her part in shunting the parentage of the Reds' fall from first place. 1 am sure Mr. Gephardt will, despite his obvious naivete, acknowledge that an organization (that is, the mood and temperament of its workers) is deeply affected by the actions of its suppo-sive leader.

Personality characteristics, individual beliefs and style of the person in charge often have a way of working their way down to even the lowliest position in that organization. It is, then, quite reasonable to assume that Schott's meddling in baseball affairs and incessant penny-pinching have had an impact, albeit a negative one, on the entire Reds organization. Her gruff, tight-fisted management demeanor has resulted in the resignation of many key personnel in the organization, most recently that of Billy DeMars and Larry Doughty. Despite their bottom-line motivation, such actions will have immea- greedy culprit who took her life in. CYNTHIA SMITH 609 McAlpin Ave.

The real scabs As a Bengal season-ticket holder for years, I am, as are others, upset about the strike. 1 am a fan of the players on the field, but not on the picket line. I was particularly amused and ired by Boomer Esiason's comments on the picket line about the so-called scab players and how ridiculous it's going to be to see them play. He specifically commented about David McClus-key and his running backwards during tryouts. That's a dangerous comment, after the 49ers' game, when McCluskey could have taught Boomer a few lessons in running backwards.

Who knows? The fans while in the process of trying to make a quick buck. Let's stop making excuses for cold-blooded criminals! JUDY A. OLLIE 3832 Washington Ave. Alaskan oil I must take issue with Charles Krauthammer's assertion that we must explore the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge's oil potential, in spite of the damage such exploration might produce Need for Alaska's Oil Now." Sept. 6).

First of all, why are we continually having to fight to keep legally set-aside wild places untouched? If the area in question is truly a wildlife refuge, why is its disturbance even being discussed? Apparently, the words "protected area" have no meaning. Secondly, Krauthammer says the Prudhoe Bay development has had no negative impact on the environment. I find that hard to believe, in light of the 17,000 oil spills that have occurred there since 1973. According to their own admissions, neither the Environmental Protection Agency nor the Department of the Interior has conducted adequate pollution-monitoring programs there. Perhaps Mr.

Krauthammer Marge Schott would do the Reds more good, says Anthony Smith, if she confined her enthusiasm to the fans and left the player decisions to those who know the game. may just turn out to like the new players. They certainly can't look any more ridiculous than the "pros" did in the last 54 seconds of the game with the 49ers. With six-figure signing bonuses, pensions, half the year off, and average salaries of $230,000, who are the real scabs, anyway? TIM PICCIANO 10659 Indian Woods Drive. Library budget I find it deplorable that three of Hamilton County's richest communities are preparing to make another grab for the budget of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, as reported in the article "Library's Budget in Question" (Sept.

12). Having survived a similar attempt to divert its funds a few short years ago, the library has been working on extending its services to underserved communities and is finally planning renovations of some older branches. In the past, the library found itself able to give back to the county some of the state allocation which it is entitled to by law. This generous byproduct of prudent management seems to have backfired, however, since these af fluent communities now feel themselves entitled to muscle the library aside. 1 fail to see why Amberley Village, Wyoming and Indian Hill cannot find the resources to resolve their financial problems themselves, rather than trying to make those less fortunate suffer.

THEODORE A. MORRIS 6306 Kincaid Road. Steelworkers "Steelworkers Convention Goes to Vegas." One must wonder how many steelworkers will travel to Vegas in foreign cars. EDWARD T. LAMEIER 1055 St.

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