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Records THE DAILY ITEM Sunbury, Dec. 15, 1977 Hot Rods' album relies on originals Treatment techniques By Dave Maria Rolling Stone EDDIE AND THE HOT RODS: "Life the Line" (Island ILPS-9509). 4 Start. The Hot Rods' second album isn't quite as strong as its first, perhaps because the material isn't drawn from the classic American punk repertoire "96 but relies on originals. Still, the best song here, "Do Anything You Wanna Do," is as driving' as any cut this year, a minor masterpiece somewhat like the best songs of Stealers Wheel and the Sutherland Brothers Quiver.

''For, as associated with the punk movement as they are (in the U.S. anyhow), the Rods draw on more than just the hard rock that is the punks' single-minded obsession: They have the most blues in them of all the new British groups, even Graham Parker, and more affection for the hard-edged pop in which the Hollies once specialized. Such sophistication doesn't make them better than less well-rounded New Wave groups just more accessible. DONNA SUMMER: "Once Upon a Time I (Casablanca NBLP 7078). Five Stars.

Fairy tale disco? A concept album as imposing, in Us silly way, as An utterly decadent exploration of the jaded fantasies at the core of the disco experience. by Sylvia Porter aspect of psychotherapy is the wide range of techniques modalities available. Psychoanalysis, as originated by Sigmund Freud, is perhaps the best-known as well as oldest This, explains Henry Grayson, board chairman and founder of the National tute for the Psycbotherapies, emphasizes "obtaining an insightful and penetrating connection between the individual's present day psychological difficulties and problems. dealt with in the formative years of life." Behavior therapy 'concentrates on changing destructive behavior patterns for instance, curing such irrational fears as claustrophobia fear of enclosed places). Gestalt means "the whole," and its emphasis is on experiencing the here-and-now more freely and spontaneous- iy- Integrative therapy is specifically tailored to your needs, can reduce the length of treatment and thus the cost.

Primal therapy takes you back to your earliest memories, especially the traumatic ones, encourages you to relive them consciously and let them go. Transactional analysis (originated Frankly, it sounds great and, in many ways, more "artistic" than much of what the European avant-garde has to offer. (Plus, Summer sings better than Eno.) I shudder to call this a masterpiece, but that's what it is. EMERSON LAKE PALMER: "Works Volume 2" (Atlantic SD 19147). 3 Stars." "Works seems far superior to ELP's first volume released last spring, if only because it replaces the group's usual classical spin-offs with a number of shorter selections influenced by rock and boogie-woogie.

A great deal of what Keith Emerson has to say on synthesizer ought to be heard only in elevators, but Scott Joplin's "Maple Leaf Rag" and Meade Lux Lewis' "Honky Tonk Train are. adequately performed, if without inspiration. My favorite is Greg Lake's "I Believe in Father Christmas," but I've always been too sentimental. JOHNNY PAYCHECK: "Take This Job and Shove It" (Epic KE 35045). 3 Stars.

It's hard to know what to make of Paycheck, though at his best he is one of the most interesting of those country singers who have picked up clues from the Waylon Jennings-Willie Nelson Outlaw Schpol. The title song here, though, is a true working-class gem, harking back to Elvis' versions of Little Richard's "Rip It Up" "Fool Eddie and the Hot Rods Family Life in the valley with Carol Hunt about my money, don't try to save." Had it not been written by a nitwit Outlaw like David Allen Coe, it might not even have been resolved with a love story, but that's a quibble. JOHNNY TAYLOR: "Chronicle The Twenty Greatest Hits" (Stax STX-88O01). 4 Stars. THE EMOTIONS: "Sunshine" (Stax STX-4100).

3 Stars. ALBERT KING: "The Pinch" (Stax The first trio of releases from Fantasy's Stax program. The Taylor is first-rate compendium of his career Lady" and well worth having for soul fans. The Emotions is harder edged, more classically soulful than this year's hit, but new material nonetheless, while the is less! blues-oriented' than his best work, though he turns in a first-rate version of "I Can't Stand the Rain," and a weird one of Orbison's "Oh, Pretty Woman." In all, these are more exciting for what they promise than for what they've delivered: Since Atlantic is apparently uninterested in the wealth of Stax material it owns, perhaps Fantasy can demonstrate what kind of care the rest deserves. Now how about Johnny Taylor's "Rare (Records are rated from one star to five in an ascending order of quality.) sure wiring is not frayed or loose.

Be sure they bear an Underwriters Laboratories (UL) label. The UL label indicates which light strings and extension cords are suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Do not overload electrical circuits which could overheat wiring and cause a fire. Never trim a metal tree with electric lights. A short circuit in insulation could make the tree electrically "live." Use spotlights to illuminate a metal tree.

Never leave tree lights burning when no one is at home or when the family is sleeping. Place decorative candles out of reach of children. The candle arrangements should be kept away from draperies, fresh greens and other chief titles (Third of four) "The most important thing to look for on your first visit to any health care professional," advises Ken Frank of the National Institute of Psycbotherapies, "is the feeling of being understood, of ing made emotional contact." Since this initial visit can be traumatic you should be able to discuss dollars-and-cents issues freely, to ask straightforward questions about the therapist's methods and credentials. The therapist may have a fixed fee. If it is too high for you, he or she may refer you to another in your price range or perhaps, agree to work with you on a sliding scale basis.

Often, a therapist with a fixed fee will make allowances for your special circumstances or needs. Missed sessions In addition to the fee, what about the therapist's policy on missed sessions? Some therapists require you to pay for a missed session unless you give 24 hours' notice Of cancellation. Also at the start of your therapy, decide how you will handle vacations both yours and the therapist's. And how will any of the therapist's increases in fees be taken care of? If you are paying up to the limit of what you can afford, this can be a crucial question. Also, what about the method of payment? Will it be every month, or at the conclusion of each visit? Do not be startled if your therapist requests payment at each visit.

"Psychotherapists probably'have a tougher time than most collecting fees," reported the newsletter Psychotherapy Economics, after a special study of fees. "The main reason is that their fees, and any discussion about them, tend to become intertwined with the therapy process." Because this is so touchy an issue with both your therapist and you, have it clearly spelled out before you even begin. Finally, ask to which professional organization your therapist belongs. For instance, a social worker would be listed with the National Assn. of Social Workers, a psychiatrist with the American Board of Psychiatrists.

Range of techniques Probably, though, the most befuddling easily ignited items. Locate candles out of drafts. The fireplace and woodstove: Before operating a fireplace or a woodburning stove, make sure the chimne'and the flue lining are in good condition. Check to see that the chimney flue is open and free of blockage such as by a bird nest. Do not burn Christmas gift wrappings in a fireplace or wood stove; the paper can ignite suddenly, producing a flash fire.

Keep decorative wreaths and other trimmings away from the flames. Always use a screen in front of the fireplace and never leave a fire burning unattended or overnight. Dispose of ashes in a closed metal container outside the house. The gifts: While shopping, do not leave packages on the seats or floor of your car where they can be easily spotted by would-be thieves. Lock them in the trunk.

Choose children's gifts with care. Assertiveness training 1 ft I 4i in nmmm 4 wlnm.innw Traditions are charming, too an 'old-fashioned' Christmas by Eric Berne, author of the best-selling "Games People clearly identi-' fies your three personality states parent, adult or child to help you change your behavior relatively quickly in the way you wish. Group therapy can include any of the above systems, or a combination of It provides a laboratory where group members can practice being connected with themselves and allows for direct expression of both positive and negative feelings in the group. Two basic approaches. "The difference in techniques can be filtered down into twojMsic approaches," according to Al Yassky, Ph.D., founder of the Mental Health Help Line in New York.

"There is cognitive thinking' therapy with an emphasis on figuring things out. This woulj include psychoanalysis and transactional analysis. Then there is feeling therapy which would include primal and gestalt." And there are many other therapies which work on triggering your emotional responses to help you to overcome your mental illness. Here I've covered just a few of the many techniques offered. Friday: Insurance coverage.

He allows others to maneuver him into situations he doesn't want. He feels the rights of others are more important than his own. He is self-conscious before superior and authority figures. He is easily hurt by what others say and do. He feels pushed around because he never learned to stand up for himself.

He feels inferior because he is inferior. He limits his experiences and doesn't use his potential. Characteristics of the assertive person He feels free to reveal himself "This is me. This is what I feel, think and want." He can communicate with people on all levels with strangers, friends, family. This communication is always open, direct, honest and appropriate.

He has an active orientation to life. He goes after what he wants. In contrast to the passive person who waits for things to happen, he attempts to make things happen. He acts in a way that shows he re spects himself, is aware that he cannot always win, and accepts his limitations. He always strives, in spite of the odds, to make the good try, so win, lose, or draw, he maintains his self-respect.

It took me a long time to get all this through my head, but now that I've absorbed these principles and live by them I am a new person. J.R.M. Dear J.R.M. I'm sure a great many people saw themselves in the column today. Hopefully they will do something about it.

Thank you for sharing Do you feel awkward, self-conscious lonely? Welcome to -the club. There's help for you in Ann Landers's booklet. "The Key to Popularity." Send 50 cents in coin with your request and a long, stamped, self-addressed envelope to Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11995. Chicago, 111 60611.

(Dqefcoo) Friday Narcotics Anonymous. 6:30 p.m., St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Sunbury. Open meeting. Williamsport Group, Narcotics Anonymous.

7 p.m.. Divine Providence Hospital. Closed meeting. Families Anonymous, 8 p.m., First Baptist Church, 51 S. Third Lewis-burg.

Thank for giving more to Christmas It's a matter of life and Your local LUNG Association be placed in a bucket of water with the trunk sawed off at least one-inch above the original cut. In the home, position the tree away from wood stoves, fireplaces and other heating units. Also, keep the tree away from room exits. Water the tree every day and move it outdoors when the needles start.falling. Do not operate electric toys under a natural tree.

-r- If you prefer an artificial tree, be Sure it has a flame resistant label. The decorations: Never decorate a Christmas tree with lighted candles or with untreated cotton, paper or fabrics. Chemical flame retardants may be applied to cotton and rayon fabrics and paper products. Check strings of lights to make Dangers of NEW YORK Nostalgia for an old-fashioned Christmas and ckmcerii for energy conservation can combine to make a charming holiday celebration. However, natural trees, decorative candles, wood burning stoves and fireplaces also produce hazards that could mar the festivities.

The Insurance Information Institute recommends several sensible precautions that will help to make any Christmas celebration, old-fashioned or modern, a safe one. The tree: Make sure the tree you buy is fresh and deep green in color. Shake the tree to see that the needles do not fall out. If they do, the tree may be dangerously dry. Indoor air can dry out a tree quickly.

Keep it outdoors until it is ready for decorating. The tree should Book ooks club editorial for readable By Ann Landers Dear Ann Landers: Recently you told a reader, "Show me a person who is repeatedly taken advantage of, and I will show you someone who allows people to kick him around." A reader responded by saying. "Yes, Ann, we do allow inconsiderate clods to kick us around, and we know it. We are so concerned with being nice and friendly and polite that we are incapable of protecting ourselves against the heavies. We hate ourselves because of our weakness, but what can we do about it?" You replied, "The meek may inherit the Earth, but they sure get dumped on a lot." Then you suggested counseling.

Well, dear Ann, I was one of those people who was dumped on a lot and taken advantage of by everybody until I went in for Assertiveness Training. I learned a great deal in that course and I would like to share some of it with your readers. Characteristics of the non-assertive person He confuses the goal of being liked with being respected. He has learned to act in inferior ways because he believes he is inferior. He is conditioned to fears of being disliked or rejected, also fears of anxiety, expressions of anger, or feelings of tenderness.

He is unable to recognize the difference between being selfish in the bad sense and in the good sense. He constantly aims to please others because he fears he may offend them. Research Center for future use. Over the years Hensen's blood has been used for many transfusions to people having an Anti-Tj factor. One unit of his blood was even shipped to France.

"I got a letter of appreciation from the man in France. of course, it was in French and I had to have someone translate it for me," Paul recalled. Hensen is currently listed in the Northeastern Pennsylvania Red Cross blood center's Rare Donor File, and in the American Red Cross National Rare Donor Registry. He is a regular donor at Red Cross bloodmobile collections and will have his blood frozen at the blood center in Wilkes-Barre, where it can be stored for up to three years. Commenting on the need for people to be regular donors, Hensen said-, "Yes, I do feel It Is important." Blood can not be manufactured.

is a precious gift from one person to another. This is something Hensen and his family are well aware of from a personal viewpoint. Northeastern Pennsylvania's Regional Red Cross Blood Center is the only blood processing center in this 19-county area, and supplies virtually all of the blood needs for the area's 1.5 million residents through 48 hospitals. It enables members of the community to give the gift of life to their fellow man. Bloodmobile schedules are available from local Red Cross chapters.

Rare antibody found in I of population "I am interested in feminism," she says. "I am interested in women advancing in careers, in changing their lifestyles, and I guess I tend to hire editors men and women who feel that way as well." She notes that two important books, Erica Jong's "Fear of Flying" and Gail Sheehy's "Passages," would probably not have been picked by her male predecessors. Before the 1960s there had been a strict prohibition against even the mildest obscenities in the books selected. These taboos were gradually dropped, she says, but "Fear of Flying" was still considered a bold and unusual departure. Language, sex, point of view questionable "That book was a special problem," Ms.

Saal says. "The language, the explicit sex, the whole point of view made it a questionable choice for us but it seemed so classy and original. It was a book that reflected the cultural changes taking place at the time and, indeed, a change in what was considered The 43-year-old Ms. Saal, whose speech reveals her Plymouth, background, is doing exactly what she has always wanted to do. "I was always very directed to be an editor, writer or poet since I was about 10 or 11." An English major at Wellesley College, her first Job in New York publishing was as editor of trade magazines, "which were all about rubber boots and tractors." From there she went to work for "House Beautiful" and on to "The Saturday Review" as fiction editor, and then a stint on the Miami News.

She free-lanced articles and reviewed books at home while rearing three children. When her youngest child "grew up a little" she decided to go back to work and joined the Literary Guild seven years ago. Does Ms. Saal have the desire to write a book herself? "Oh, yes," she says. "I have several different ideas.

They all begin just like 'Last night I dreamt I went to NEW YORK (AP) "We want people to read books, not just fill up the shelves," says the woman whose job it is to choose books. that will be sent to millions of homes each year. "Personal preferences do not influence decisions," adds Rollene Saal, editorial director of the Literary Guild, a book club that is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Although she herself is fond of 19th-century fiction, especially the psychological novels of Henry James, Ms. Saal says she and a staff of 15 editors "do not look for 'classics' but rather for books that are eminently readable.

Our tastes are not so rarified or exotic that they do not reflect the tastes of many people. Story, plot, Involvement "People have always been Interested in the same things in books a story that moves along, a plot that makes you want to turn the pages, and a certain psychological involvement that makes the reader care about the characters," she said in an interview in her mid-Manhattan offices. The editors read hundreds of titles in the manuscript stage before they are published, explained the director, who used to go through seven to 10 books a week when she was a general reader at the Guild. "Now I just read those books that are being considered as selections, or major books. We never buy a selection that I have not read." Critical acclaim or controversy Is no guarantee that a book will be named as a selection, Ms.

Saal points out, citing Alexander Bolzhenitsyn's "Gulag Archipelago" as the kind of work that many people feel they ought to own. "Yet I don't know anyone who has read Gulag all the way through," she says. "Merely to buy books to show that you are upwardly mobile and to fill the shelves, well Since she took on the editorial direction of the club in 1974, the literary fare offered to members has changed, she admits. For one thing, she and her staff have chosen more books that speak to women. WILKES-BARRE Paul Hensen is a rare person! Hensen, purchasing agent for St.

Regis Paper Company's Hazleton plant, has an Anti-Tj factor in his blood. Although his blood type (O positive) is the most common in the world, the antibody Anti-Tj is an extremely rare factor found in only 1 percent of the population. The Northeastern Pennsylvania Red Cross Blood Center, located in Wilkes-Barre, became aware of Hensen's rare blood this year when Paul's brother was scheduled for open heart surgery at the University of Alabama Medical Center in August. The Northeastern Pennsylania blood center was asked to collect blood from Paul for shipment to Alabama. Two units of blood were collected and flown to the University Medical Center, where they were frozen in anticipation of the surgery.

Hensen learned about his rare blood type in 1960. His sister in Chicago required surgery and the hospital discovered the rare antibody while testing her blood. Since the antibody is hereditary, Paul and his Immediate family were asked to have their blood checked, The tests revealed that Paul, his brothers, sisters, and two first cousins had the rare antibody. At that time, the Rare Donor Registry listed only seven people with this type blood. After donating blood for his sister's operation, Hensen started to have his blood frozen at the Mount Sinai Blood t..