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The World Today Sakharov Seeks Creative Freedom In Soviet Union Till 'er BvRAYCROMLEY NEA Washington Correspondent i WASHINGTON (NEA) What kind "of a man, then, is Andrey Sakharov, apparent leader of the group of conservative, first-rank physical scientists 'now questioning publicly some of the "major practices of the Soviet govern- ment? And what does he want? some, he is known as father of the Soviet H-bomb. He became a member of the prestigious' USSR Academy of Science at the age of 32. He is now 49. In scientific circles he is regarded one" of the great scientists of our day and, in Russia, only a notch below the famed Kapitza. He has been awarded the Order of Lenin and the Stalin Prize.

He is-a member Soviet elite and a suc- cessful, moderate man. He considers himself" a' dedicated socialist. He is a gradualist. 'From a study of his individual writings and letters he has prepared jointly with others, his principal aim can be expressed as follows: freedom of in- formation, of creativity-'and of discussion within the Soviet Union. He wants public discussion of public issues, 1 first on a limited scale within selected circles, and gradually discussion involving the whole population.

fears effects of a system of decision-making which only a select few, have the power to decide, "plus the power to keep their actions from public view. I He believes that incompetent the living soul of Soviet 'literature and social thought, giving rise to stagnation, monotony and a complete absence of any fresh ideas. Indeed, Sakhorov says, deep thoughts can only in with the presence of opposition. But, he says, truthful in- formation "our" short- comings and negative phenomena is kept secret lest it be used by "hostile propaganda." Exchange of information with foreign countries is restricted out of fear of "penetration by the hostile ideology." Theoretical con- ceptions and practical proposals which may seem to be too bold to some are suppressed im- mediately without any discussion because of fear that they may "undermine the foundations." There is obvious distrust of active persons who think critically and creatively. Sakharov also wants: --An end to the jamming of foreign broadcasts.

Free sale of foreign books and periodicals. Unrestricted international correspondence. --Independence of the nation's courts from the executive. --Amnesty for political i publication of complete stenographic records of political trials. --Free elections, with several candidates for each office.

A multiparty system in which the Communist party would vie with competing political groups. --Restoration of the rights of all nationalities forcibly resettled under Stalin. Elimination of the nationality designation in Soviet identity cards. --Expansion of the rights and responsibilities of the Soviet Union's Supreme (Parliament) which is now largely regarded in the West as a rubber-stamp body. --Greater, independence for Soviet schoolteachers.

The right of teachers to experiment in their teaching methods. --A wide program of assistance to the poorer areas of the world under the leadership of the United States, the USSR and, other developed countries financed by a 20 per cent tax on national in- come. This 20 per cent tax, Sakharov believes, would automatically make it necessary for- the United States and the Soviet Union to cut back on arms spending. --Agreement between the two to stop exporting military and military-economic forms of revolution and counter- revolution. --International co-operation in fighting pollution.

It is known that Sakharov and his colleagues believe that these ideas are shared "to greater or extent" by a considerable portion of the Soviet in- telligentsia, the advanced part of the working class and numbers of students and working youth. But no man here is going to predict that something will come 'from these appeals. Dear Abby. Separations Needed To Cool Off Family Love Affairs Creating Mother's Worry By ABIGAIL VAN BUREN at least until they've had a chance to meet others and grow up. FT the times DEAR ABBY: I lost my husband three years ago, and was left with three daughters who are now 13, 14 and 16.

I met a man who was in the same boat His wife died and left him with three sons, ages 10, 16 and 17. We had so much in common, this man and that we started -seeing each.other, fell in love, and within six months we were married. We pooled our resources and live in a lovely old, but large home, and everything seemed perfect, but it was too good to be true I suppose you are ahead of the story because the inevitable happened. Our two eldest daughters and sons like each other too much. We don't dare leave them alone any more.

I am going out of my mind with worry. I suppose if a genuine "love" developed between his sons and my daughters nothing.woulcHje wrong jvithjt, i smucfe.iyitimacy'.' suggest husl 'WORRIED MOM DEAR ABBY: I have a serious problem. My husband and I have recently become quite friendly with some neighbors who are about our age--middle fifties. While playing cards, the man started playing "footsies'? with me. I moved my foot and pretended not to notice.

Then he grew bolder and started "finding my foot no matter where I moved it. I finally told my husband, and instead of getting mad, he laughed and said, "It doesn't mean anything. Forget it." Well, I can't forget Jt. I have already cooled off my friendship with the wife, but the awkward part of the.situation is that my husband continues to be friendly with the husband, and he can't see why we all can't be friends. Should I tell the man's wife why I cooled ie friSridsriit)? '6r should I insist my trie "man Or I DEAR ABBY: I am a divorcee with two small children.

My ex-husband pays me no alimony as he is broke That's why I divorced him--no support. Right now my husband is unemployed and he has no car so he thinks I should provide him with transportation every Sunday so he can see the children. I can't see spending my Sundays chauffering him back and forth. Am I selfish? GRIPED DEAR GRIPED: No. Feeling as you do, tell your husband that if he wants to see the children on Sundays he will have to provide his own means of transportation.

If he wants to see them, he'll find a way. Taxpayers Revolt On School Levy By ROBERT WISCHMEYER This was "the most disastrous election in school history" in Ohio, the Ohio Education said; following the Nov. 3 counting votes. Of 243 new school levies on, the ballot, only 68 passed. In addition, only 14 of ,61 school bond issues succeeded.

four cases voters even refused renew old levies. Altogether," percentage of approval' of 484, operating levies and bond drew only 253 approvals, a 52.3 per cent, the 1 lowest approval rate in state' history on school issues, Such disapproval of. money measures and municipal', revenue-raising efforts is not, unique to Ohio. Through-out the', nations, voters this year indicated their displeasure with taxes by'? putting their in front of the- "Against" column. The result will be cutbacks in: school and municipal services.

More efficient use of revenues is'-' what voters hope will also but educators and mayors and councils across the nation say they need more income to keep up with the demands of the day; One result of 'the ever- increasing defeats of local money- raising issues could be a turning toward Washington by school superintendents and mayors to ask a closer examination of priorities In spending the national dollar. More federal aid to education and cities could make it possible for more locally raised dollars to be used for the time when a major city like Dayton is unable for three straight times to pass' an operating levy, a reappraisal of needs and resources seems to be in order. JOHN L. CRAWFORD Editor-Publisher 5 KENNETH P. MAUNEY Supt.

of Production JAMES O. CRAWFORD Managing Editor JAMES L. CRAWFORD Associate Editor I FOLBY RUGGLES Associate Editor An Independent Community Newspaper Page Four Sunday, November 22, 1970 Jack's Column DEAR MOM: I presume the girls have been told the facts of life, and the boys, too. Under the circumstances, since you feel there is cause for concern, if possible send the girls or the boys to boarding school, relatives or friends. You can't keep them separated forever, of but the temptation will be reduced considerably, resume friendship to please my husband? IN DOUBT DEAR IN: Don't tell the wife anything.

But do tell the man that because your husband wants to be friendly with them you will give him another chance. But one wrong move and that's it! CONFIDENTIAL TO "ONLY A What do you mean, concerned, the job housewife is an executive 3 'your home you arc the Director'of'Health', Education and Welfare, the Secretary of Treasury, the Head of Entertainment jnd Public Relations, and Chairman of the House Rules Committee. And you'd have to be married to a millionaire to be paid what you're really worth. Mr. Average Citizen has little to about how his federal tax is spenti Vso finds if necessary to cut costs he is in- clined to vote against local increases.

Local leaders might start expressing to national, leaders their concern about this tendency and seek relief from it. Corrupt Voting Practices Should End In All Places ByJACKSKEEN The election is over-almost that is. the votes have been cast but the question still is unsettled in a place or two as to who is the is rather hard to take a defeat but it, has to happen to some body in each race for office. I do not think it fair for any one to lose because there were votes cast with their address given as vacant lots. I say this with respect to both political parties.

Corrupt voting practices'should come to an end every where and in every place. -It seems to me that people, as a whole group, are deciding for themselves as to how they desire to note and not depending so much on what they hear or what they see on television. If this guess is correct then'I believe it is as it should be. Each voter owes it to himself to find out all he can about the candidates and then for the one he believes to be the best. I have been very interested in listening to the two parties claim victory in the last election.

'If we go by the number of winners for the offices there can be no doubt but what the Democratic party won outright. On the other hand it may be possible that the votes in the Senate may be such, at times, that the Republican party can claim Jt as a victory. Time will tell. 1 If dreams of the dreamers come true we will go much'farther in this age of "Push-button" life tome where out in the future. I where it may soon enter the school The dream is that if a student wants to learn more about butterflies a button can be pushed and "bam" here comes all the information.

This of course is expected to be a push-button affair for anything and not just for butterflies. What, a wonderful woriiLwhen we can push buttons for whatever we need or want and the electric current presents it to us. I guess I had better try something else because this is too far out for me. Last Saturday night our Church gave an 'appreciation dinner for our Pastor and family. They have been with us three years and we will miss them 'greatly.

It is my opinion that no man could be firmer on the Bible or more dedicated to the work than was Rev. Gisler while he was with us. The gift was in money and amounted to $801.00. This amount was given at the door as the people came in, for the dinner. I had been called on to present the gift and in the next paragraph I want to tell you what I said.

Others could have done a better job, perhaps, but I express myself upon occasions like this one just as I feel regardless of the out- come. "Brother Gisler; For your loyalty, dedication and con- secration to your Lord and His Work; For your untiring efforts to carry His message to the lost; For your expression of love and compassion shown to the sick whether at home or the hospital; For your comforting and con- soling: words and prayers in the hour of distress, trouble, and in the death of our loved ones; For your leadership in bringing Christians into a closer fellowship with God through the Lord Jesus Christ; And your unadulterated, preaching of the Word pf God during the three years you served as Pastor and undershepherd of the flock; We, the people of Crestwood Baptist Church and friends of this com- munity, desire to present this little gift to you as a token of our love and appreciation for all you have meant to us. As you go from this field of service into another place in answer to the call of God, We pray that God's presence and His rich blessings will be with you and your family in all the future days." I shall always remember Rev. Gisler for his'staying with me in the hospital just about this time last year while Lula was in the operating room for the removal of an infected gall bladder and for his prayer just before they removed her from her room for the operation. Some things in life you never forget some Pastors you always remember.

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