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Republican Governors, Mayors Welcome Projects BEACON JOURNAL i JCHV S. KS'ZHJ, Frti'ident end Editor Test GOP War Poverty Um 1 Um mmtm CnWUS I. CUM. sprung some leaks and scraped a few shoals. This crakes it a 11 the mere appropriate that the Republicans should scrutiny everything Mr.

Shriver proposes to keep doir.g with an alert eye far better ad- MSAi4 Dod-7 b4 lumirf Ik Waooa formal ftiklf C. fawoW Arfl it. 11:1 MxJay, November 3, 16 By EOSCOE DEOLMOND WASHINGTON The Republican leaders will have an early opportunity to show what they really mean when they say they will not use their enlarged congressional power to dismantle the Great Society. It will be quite a temptation to make the War on 1A6 Editorials No Slowdown Here 5 Poverty a partisan whipping boy. It is already being hounded for opposite reasons both by the extreme left and the extreme right It will not always be easy for Senator Dirksen and Rep.

Gerald Ford to stick to their announced policy of trying to improve Johnson programs rather than trying to dismantle them. It would be a tragedy to do otherwise. The stand which the majority of Republicans in Congress take with respect Head Start, the Neighborhood Youth Corps, Upward" Bound. Crrrjr.urity Action, the legal services, migrant and IneUan programs, adult literary. ork experienr.

VISTA, and the Jib Corps are doir.g good work and have touched and changed the lives of several milhons of people. They want them continued. In a very fundamental sense the anti poverty programs are taking a turn which implements one of the foremost tenets of the Republican philosophy of government: They are decentralizing federal aid programs; they are giving large authority to city and local government; they are rewarding local initiative and expanding local participation; they are making partnership with the private sector of the economy and with private educational institutions. THE CENTRAL fact of the War on Poverty is that state, dty, and local governments have never exercised so much authority in the allocation and administration of federally financed programs. They are exerting so much independent initiative and discretion over the use of federal funds that some congressmen now want to get back more say, so they can themselves allocate more funds to their own districts.

This would be a backward step. And it is certainly not Republican doctrine. It would seem to me that the Republicans ought to be eager to expand local Initiative and discretion. The closest scrutiny of the War on Poverty Is certainly in order, but now that the Office of Economic Opportunity has shown effectiveness, it deserves a chance to build on its experience and maturity. Far! Shriver to the War on Poverty will be a good case study of whether the strengthened GOP uses Its power well or not THE ANTI-POVERTY programs and Sargent Shriver himself have been badly battered during the past year by those who think they aren't doing enoagh, by those who think they are doing too much, and by those who think that doing anything is bad.

Obviously you can't undertake a war on poverty and expect to satisfy all the Monday-morning quarterbacks and go very far without making some administrative mistakes. Mr. Shriver's usually tight operation has unques- ministration and to be sure that the money is put to the best purposes. That will be the minority party usefully at work. BUT THERE are strong reasons why the GOP should think twice before aiming scattershot attacks on the work and fruitage of the antipoverty programs: 1 Republican mayors and governors across the country are strong supporters of the poverty programs.

They know at first hand the benefits which have already been forthcoming. They are aware that the major enterprises, like I When he was campaigning for his JjOO million highway bond Is-tsue in 1904, Governor Rhodes promised that Ohio could speed up its highway construction by two or more years with money from the bonds. No one then had any inkling that the war in Vietnam and resulting Inflation in this country would prompt the federal government to trim its highway spending by 17.5 per cent this year, and possi- bly more next year. Now this is about to happen, These reductions in federal I spending, however, will not affect Ohio's highway construction pro- gram this year or next7 accord- ing to Deputy State Highway Di-I rector J. W.

Wilson, In charge of planning and programming. The reason, said Wilson, is that Ohio can use its bond money to make I up the difference. This is the second time that Ohio has found itself prepared, I and in an enviable position in re- gard to highway construction, bell cause voters here approved a bond issue. In 1956 when the In-'. terstate Highway Construction program was enacted by Con- gress, Ohio was ready to put up its share at once from a $500 mil- lion bopd issue approved in 1953.

got the jump on almost all' other states. I According to Wilson, while Ohio I will receive about $50 million less federal aid during the fiscal year ending next June 30 than it I had expected, there will be no slowdown of planned projects, in- eluding three major ones in the Akron areathe Cuyahoga Falls Expressway, the Akron Innerbelt and the Fairlawn Expressway. No federal funds were -planned' I for the Innerbelt anyway. As for Agree On Principle Ciyic Improvements May Be Real Key To Vietnam Victoiy By RAY CROMLEY SAIGON The Philippine colonel I met in Manila was blunt: "We're not going to win this war by military action alone regardless of how many men we put into Vietnam. There's no use kidding ourselves.

"We have to have troops to stop the Viet Cong battalions. But civic action is what will win the war." That thought has been shared by many others U. Vietnamese, South Korean, Thai, Australian and New Zealand officials to whom this writer has talked on his current tour of Southeast the Falls and Fairlawn Expressways, Wilson said, "We expect to go right ahead with anything of that importance." Furthermore, the use of state bond funds in place of federal funds will not mean that Ohio must forego some projects it had planned with bond money. "We'll get the federal money eventually," said Wilson. "This money comes from gasoline taxes (and other highway user taxes)," he said, "and can't be used for any other purpose than highways.

The Bureau (of Public Roads) order simply means the money will remain in the federal trust fund longer." All of this Is good news to Ohio-ans proud of the nation-leading pace at which this state has been building highways, and eager to get the Interstate network here completed as soon as possible. While we're willing to accept the Washington experts' advice that a cut in highway spending will help fight inflation, we've waited too long already to calmly accept further delays on the Falls and Fairlawn Freeways. Other states and cities probably feel the same way about highways they've been trying to build. Fortunately, Ohio has the money to continue building on its own. Early Golden Age We learn from the Associated Press that Martin A.

Janis, director of the Ohio Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction, has approved a $1,800 grant to help finance a bowling tournament to be held in Columbus next May. The money comes from the federal government under the Older Americans Act of 19G5. The bowling tournament, sponsored by the Columbus Jaycees, is open to any "senior citizen in Ohio over 60 years of age." How do you like that? A senior citizen at 60! The Jaycees we can understand. In the perspective of these young fellows, the 40s are middle age and the 50th milestone marks the beginning of the twilight years. But Martin Janis is only seven years short of sexagenarian status himself.

We're surprised at him. Next time we run into him at the Golden Age Club we're going to tell him so. INTERCEPTED LETTERS OTTO GRAHAM Coach, Washington Redskins Dear Otto: VOL'R Redskins' 72-41 vie-tory was a "great defensive battle," you say. Sure. Just like the Invasion of Normandy.

AKRON, Jr. Asia. They have agreed that "revolutionary development" Voice Of The People Pal's Gift We're willing to bet Pat Pace (has kicked the narcotics habit good! We say this not from i checking his hospital records, I not from talking with his associ- ates nor even with him. Pat has found a reason, out-5 side himself, to live. Calls Teachers' Timing 'Perfect' Music has been his life.

Those improving local government, schools, living standards, ways of farming, justice and the police system is crucial. Unless these changes are made, the Viet Cong underground cannot be defeated even if the military war is won. If these things are accomplished, the VC cannot win. AGREEING ON this prln-ciple was easy. Travel through the rural areas of 13 South Vietnam provinces convinced this reporter that accomplishing this aim will be exceedingly difficult Blacked Out To The Editor: Tuesday evening between .5:20 and 5:30 I had to pass three bicycle riders on Bailey rd.

between Pierce av. and Brittain rd. None of these bicycles had either a headlight, a taillight or even so much as a reflector. I realize that these boys are old enough to be riding their bicycles in the street and that 5:30 is not particularly late; but parents should see that their children's bicycles are properly lighted since it is dark 4n the early evening when traffic is heaviest JEANEM. RILEY 3475 Hanover dr.

Kent FIRST, we are not premature; for, in the last ten years the number of non-certified teachers have risen from 200 to 20,000 while the total monies supplied by the state has steadily fallen to its present level of 27 per cent Second, the timing is perfect in that we can get action within the year rather than wait three years. Remember the General Assembly meets every other year. To The Editor: It appears that your editorial "A Premature Threat" (Nov. 1) is based on: 1 NEOTA's resolution being premature; 2 "Atrocious" timing in that is acknowledging that next year's session of the Legislature must provide more money for teachers; 3 That higher teachers' salaries are the answer to the financial picture of the schools. THIRD, and most Important, you are obviously under the impression that higher teachers' salaries would solve the financial problem of the school On the contrary, it would add to their problems.

Case in point: The $200 across-the-board increase so generously supplied by Governor Rhodes actually cost the school districts approximately $24 per $200 (for" retirement). At the same time I don't think any teachers became wealthy on an extra $200 we even work four extra days for it MAX B. CHAPMAN Wayne Classroom Teachers' Association Montgomery County 912 Five Oaks av. Dayton of us who have heard this bril- liant young pianist play often wondered why such talent would not be enough for any man. But the still drifted.

i Whatever the reason, it was personal and it's done, Pat's idea to perform Dec. 15 In Civic Theater, and to that performance and all its proceeds to keep alive the Akron-I Summit Tutorial Program, means more than money for this poverty project here. It means hundreds of unfortunate children lira trnirnr in Viova a ctaka Viim When there's a war going on, the inevitable emphasis Is on shooting. Military priorities take precedence over civilian priorities. Military commanders in a province give orders to civilian officials.

Laws are suspended to meet military "needs. Freedom of the press is suspended for military censorship. Private property is subject to military confiscation. In practice, local military men set key prices, determine who gets scarce commodities. MILITARY justice takes precedence over civilian justice in many localities.

Almost every provincial governor and district chief is a military officer. A fistful of the assembly set up to write a new constitution for South Vietnam are military officers. It is now considered likely that when national elections are held next year under the new constitution, the new chief of state will be Lt Gen. Nguyen Van Thieu and the new prime minister Air Marshal Nguyen Cao Ky, the same men who now hold these posts. THE MILITARY can and does do civic action.

It's become military doctrine. But the United States has learned that even in areas under complete military control, large doses of civic action do riot take root in the creation of a community willing to defend itself against the Viet Cong unless freedom and democratic civilian rule go along with the economic, political and educational help. This freedom and democratic rule are proving exceedingly difficult to accomplish in the middle of the Vietnam war. tfx.rs!i trr" Tmrrni Action Line Nobody quits on kids. If you take the opportunity to hear Pat that night, we'll bet you find he never played better.

Sound Off 1 From The Ileacon Journal Files- This Week In History 100 Years Ago In 1SC6 To The Editor: I want to thank ypu for sending the News Letter to me. I really like hearing about my town and what's going on in it I think you have a great paper. PFC RICHARD ANZALDI 'Open Doors' To The Editor: We congratulate and wish to commend the Board of Education for approving the granting of diplomas from high school to slow learners who have fulfilled the requirements of a 12-year curriculum in the slow learning classes. This is in keeping with the present day philosophy of educating every child to his potential or capacity. It will also open the doors to employment hitherto closed without a diploma and allow these youngsters to become useful responsible citizens of this nation.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The Akron Council of Parent-Teacher Associations 'MRS. ANDREW J. GASPER Corresponding Secretary 13S0 Tonawanda av. Dennis The Menace Neighborhood gossip led to the mur-jder of a woman who lived on the Por-jtage County side of Mogadore. The Beacon said: "Rumors were in circulation about the chastity of the mother and sister of the murderer, comments being freely made by the order-loving portion of 5 the community about the improprieties in question." i The 19-year-old son of the woman be-jing gossiped about worked in a Moga-.

dore pottery. Shortly before noon one Iday he went to ids boss, announced he was quitting and went home. lie took la revolver, went a few houses away and shot the woman he apparently belli eved was spreading the gossip. She fwas bending over a washtub when he fired. Her 4-year-old son saw the mur-der and ran screaming from the room.

iThe youth was caught two days later 'only a few miles from home and taken i to jail in Ravenna. Advertisement: "Teacher wanted A male teacher, who has had experience, and can come recommended, is wanted to teach ln District No. in Portage Twp. dur- ing the coming Winter. Apply to either of the undersigned, E.

T. Tuller William PerUf EDITOR'S NOTE: Letters for this column must be brief. All letters must be signed with the name and address of the writer, but names will be withheld if specifically requested. The Beacon Journal reserves the right to edit and to condense) all letters. Address "SOUND OFF" in care of ACTION LINE, Beacon Journal, Akron, O.

44309. This Is to thank the doctor who stopped to aid the Akron University students who were in an accident at Storer av. and W. Exchange st Saturday Oct 29. My daughter and the others were too scared and shaken up to think of asking the doctor's name.

This note of thanks to the doctor and his wife comes from a grateful mother. Mrs. Charles Barker, 862 Forest ct The way everyone telescopes our Fall and Winter holidays, why don't we just call it Hallothanksmas and be done with it? Or perhaps Hollow-Thanksmas would be more appropriate. G. T.

Akron. A P.S. on your Chinese kissing question (ACTION LINE, Nov. 10): Mrs. G.

H. has given you the correct Chinese word for "kiss," but the analysis by your "Chinese language has reconfused the Issue. The two Chinese characters are pronounced "jye" (rhymes with ye-ye) and (rhymes with fun). Together they make a verb-object compound "to touch lips" or "to kiss." The word also can be used as a noun. Kissing In China has not been all that rare, but it has been considered bad taste to kiss in public.

E. BRUCE BROOKS, 278 N. Main st, Hudson. I may be revealing my age but you can tell B. S.

(ACTION LINE correspondent who wanted to know if Akron ever had double-decker public busses) that I rode those two-story busses and paid my 10 cents to driver Charles Velie. MRS. J. L. Wadsworth, Our house has been struck by gunfire so many times during hunting season trespassing" signs don't work) that we're beginning to think we're the stars of that television show, "Get Smarf-MR.

AND MRS. T. SMART, 2175 Acre Copley Twp. Now that Akron Is assured of more policemen, I wonder if we wont need more judges to free the additional lawbreakers that should be caught and brought in for hearings. With more Judicial machinery, these criminals wont have to languish in jail so long, waiting a turn in court which in ail probability will result in their being freed anyway.

D. E. Cuyahoga Falls. For several days the railroads placed up to 55 cars of coal on the unloading tracks of dealers, who had orders stacked up high. The weather had not been severe during the coal shortage.

The Pekin restaurant, at Mill and Broadway, advertised its Thanksgiving dinner, with all the trimmings, for 75 cents. The restaurant served both Chinese and American food, but the Thanksgiving dinner featured only the tradi-tional menu. Leaders of the dry forces in Akron were sharply critical of the State Liquor Board, which restored licenses to five places the drys wanted closed. Two of them were in East Akron and Goodyear officials had helped the drys in their fight The dry leaders said they would take under consideration a proposal to have a local option election and dry up the whole city. 25 Years Ago In 1941 Akron's municipal officials took the lead in a demand that Gov.

John W. Bricker release to the cities 'some of the surplus in the state treasury from the greatly increased income from the sales tax. Bricker flatly refused to divide the surplus. Akron, hard pressed for operating funds, was Joined by Cleveland and some other cities, but their efforts were In vain. Lou Boudreau, 24, one of the youngest players ever to lead a major league baseball team, was named manager of the Cleveland Indians, succeeding Roger Peckinpaugh.

Earn Diplpmas To The Editor: I have had the opportunity to observe some of the splendid work the Akron school system Is doing with children classified as "slow learners." They are being trained to take their place in society and when they meet the qualifications set up by the Board of Education I believe it is only right that they receive a diploma. It was good to see mat the Board of Education approved this action recommended by Dn Riedinger. FREDERICK K. LACHER 47 W. Exchange st 50 Years Ago In 1918 The railroads got their congested I freight yards opened and lifted the em-I bargo which had reduced Akron's sup-'ply of domestic coal almost to none.

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