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1 PACE FOUR Inside Hcyiorl IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT Muskie And Moderation Opinion Page Site UlrMfm-Ii Daily tTimrs-iHatl Lawrence County's Only Doily Newspaper SCOTT CLARK SCHURZ, Publisher G. ROBERT WILLIAMS, General Manager PAUL R. KERN, Comptroller RAYMOND SNAPP, Editor JAMES WADE, Mechanical Supt. FRANK TAGGART, Advertising Manager GLEN J. VERGON, Circulation Director Bundles Of Butter is that retail sales in Britain will be possible at about half the 88-cent national average in the United States.

Obviously, this is a ery nice arrangement for the British. The Agriculture Department claims to be happy, too. because it can dispose of some of the surplus which keeps piling up despite the channeling of some supplies into domestic aid and school lunch programs. American consumers, required to pay for programs aimed at maintaining prices for dairy farmers, would be happy, we suppose, to get a crack at the surplus butter at the prices British housewives will pay. They might melt the federal butter mountain down to sea level at 40 to 50 cents a pound Unfortunately they won't get the chance because that would knock a prop or two from under what passes for federal farm policy.

The British, it appears, soon will be buying U.S. produced butter at prices that would have American housewives mouths watering. Britons ordinarily pay 33 to 40 cents a pound for New Zealand butter. Recently, however, prices have increased to 50 to 60 cents because of diminishing supplies. The British government relaxed import barriers to bolster supplies.

The U. S. Department of Agriculture owns a mountain of butter, some 170 million pounds, for which it has paid about 60 cents a pound in connection with the government program to help boost producer milk prices. Our government owned butter will be offered for sale to exporters via competitive bids. The plan is described as a limited export sales program designed to help relieve a shortage and rising prices in Britain.

A current assumption among these middle to lower-middle income Democrats, far less liberal than many Democratic leaders imagine. Out of the 61 Democrats, only 23 favored an immediate pullout from Vietnam. The emphasis given to the economic issue (unemployment, inflation, taxes) and the social issue (law-and-order, drugs, crime) by them was just about even. One Racine truck-driver out of work since February (a Muskie backer) told us he considers crime not the economy the nations most pressing issue. We can fix the economy after we get the country safe again," he said.

Thus, Wisconsins stereotype as a militantly dovish state automatically falling to the most militantly anti-war candidate has receded by these two barometer precincts. From the standpoint of all out peace candidates, there are too few voters such as the young salesman in Racine who wants Sen. Hughes because he will end the war more quickly than the rest of them. Ironically, lack of enthusiasm for an immediate troop pullout and general support for a phased withdrawal as proposed by Mr. Nixon provide little help for the President.

Apart from specifics, these voters have lost confidence in Mr. Nixon on the war, on the economy, and in his ability to run the government. Out of 87 registered voters interviewed (61 Democrats, 26 Republicans), Mr. Nixon had a shockingly low approval rating of 37 percent (in the lower income Racine precinct, only 30 percent). To balance their diminished faith in the President, these voters are looking not for an ideologue but for a leader exuding strength and confidence.

As of now, that means Ed Muskie more than anyone else. Copyright 1971 Field Enterprises By ROWLAND EVANS and ROBERT N3VAK RACINE, Wis. The noil-ideological allure of Sen. Edmund S. Mskie of Maine for the fundamentally non liberal mass of Wisconsin Democrats is such that, if the 1972 Presidential primary were held today, he would run away from all other out of state challengers and quite likely compete on even terms with Wisconsins favorite son, Sen.

William Proxmire. This is the unavoidable conclusion drawn from interviewing voters with Oliver Quayle's polltakers in two barometer precincts, one a lower middle income blue collar neighborhood in Racine and the other a combined blue and white collar area of slightly higher income on Milwaukees north side. These voters, deeply disappointed with President Nixon's leadership, are attracted to Mus-kies cool, calm style the very style that repels the party's militant liberals. Indeed, Mus-kies recent emphasis on the peace issue and civil liberties would not seem to enhance and might even erode his standing with these rank -and file Democrats. The answers to pollster Quayle's questionnaires in the two barometer precincts (selected by election analyst Richard Scammon) showed almost no support for Sens.

Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts and Hubert Humphrey of Minnesota. Nor did Sen. George McGovern of South Dakota seem to have derived strength from his headstart here. Most surprising, Muskie ran slightly ahead of Proxmire, one of Wisconsins all-time top vote-getters.

From 61 registered voters who will vote in the 1972 Democratic primary, these were the preferences: Muskie, 21; Proxmire. 17; Sen. Harold Hughes of Iowa, McGovern and Kennedy, 4 each; Humphrey, Sen: Birch Bayh of Indiana, Sen. Henry M. Jackson of Washington, none; undecided, 5.

This small but significant sampling is insufficient to contradict the conventional wisdom that Proxmire would sweep his own states primary. Nevertheless, we took care not to interview in areas of preponderantly Eastern European ethnic population (numerous in this state) which would overwhelmingly back Muskie, the son of Polish immigrants. Moreover, because of superior name identification, early support for Proxmire ought to be at its maximum here with no place to go but down. Eliminating Proxmire, Kennedy, and Humphrey from the list (as politicians here predict will be the case), Muskie runs wild with 64 percent Muskie, 32 votes; McGovern, Hughes, Bayh, Jackson, undecided, 11. To many of these Democrats, the memory of Muskie's election-eve appeal last November is vivid.

I liked what Muskie said that night, said the middle-aged wife of a toolmaker in the Milwaukee precinct. For them, Muskie's moderation is most attractive. "He speaks intelligently, not like an extremist, explained a young auto worker in Racine. He seems realistic. That reflects the consensus Voice Of The People Want Racing Facility Ecological Park Dear Editor: To encourage safe driving on the public highways is the first objective of the Limestone Racing Association and rightfully so.

For it is very important in racing as well as in everyday driving to practice, promote and demand safe operation of our cars. It is well known that in all supervised racing driving sate-ty is stressed because responsible participants and operators know its value. And if driving safety is so important in competition where many extra precautions are taken, then it is even more essential on the public highways where it is everyone's responsibility to watch out for the other guy. One way to encourage safe driving is to have a place in this area for people to participate in auto racing and driving skills sports. This facility would be operated under stringent safety regulations.

a reality in this area, auto enthusiasts would be delighted because the great majority would much rather run in legitimate competition where as they would receive recognition and reward for their achievements and skills rather than jeopardize themselves and or others by foolish exhibitions on the streets and highways of this area. In many cases serious competitors from this area must travel some distance to participate in legal and legitimate drag racing. If a drag racing facility were in this area not only would it be convenient for these people but would also encourage the other young adults of this area to refrain from illegal street racing which jeopardizes not only their lives but lives and property of others. They would soon realize that there is a proper time and a proper place to engage in auto sports. S.

Solmes, Pres. Tim Clements, Vice-Pres. Not only would participants be educated as to what safety really is, but also would have place for such activities rather than illegal use of public right-of ways. Another way the association is promoting safety within its membership is to penalize its members when found guilty of a serious traflic violation. These penalties would be in the forms of suspension from activities and association assessed fines.

By this we hope to set a good example for others to follow and demonstrate that the members realize that the highways is not the place to race or play. We of the association also believe that in having a facility for auto sports we will encourage people to restrict racing to the proper place and also make people aware of the importance of driving safely on the highways as well as on the track. Also, when such a facility is Bravo Boyles Column Lifes Experiences So Alike Planning for the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore park in Porter County is taking an intriguing tack. Scientists and conservationists are to decide the best use of the land, some 8,000 acres when acquisition is completed. Talent from four universities, Indiana, Purdue, Valparaiso and Chicago, the National Park Service and the Izaak Walton League as well as representatives of the Savc-the Dunes Council are assisting with the task.

The purpose is to provide a park that will be the first established on a truly ecological base. The hope is to preserve as much of the parks natural history as possible Overqn The problems of the underprivileged, the undereducated in a word, the underqualified to find decent employment are bad enough. But now it is the overqualified, too, who are being forced to turn to the relief rolls. Overqualified is, in fact, the word more and more professional people are hearing from placement services and company personnel officers, particularly scientists and engineers affected by federal cutbacks in defense and aerospace spending and the economic slump in certain industries. and to bring back to life some of the trails, early settlements and landmarks.

These are worthy goals. The result of the careful planning with an abundance of ideas flowing from the talented people called into help should be the creation of a park of singular distinction and benefit to Indiana. The ideas will not be coming to fruition for several years. Some real estate remains to be acquired and some $3 million anticipated in federal funds for planning and development has yet to be committed. But the project is moving a-head at an encouraging if somewhat leisurely pace alified? They are overqualified, they are told, when in desperation they apply for lower paying jobs demanding lesser skills and education.

It is a predicament both for those looking for employment and for potential employers. If an over-qualified person finds a lesser job. he can no longer devote all his time to seeking employment in his own field. And the man who hires him is fearful that he will leave just as soon as a better-paying job comes along. Its as though a plug had been pulled on the economy, and a lot of talent is going down the drain.

By HAL BOYLE NEW YORK (AP) Life is always rare and new and private and personal. Dear Editor: I was unable to attend the recent Bedford High School band concert, but 1 have heard from many, many sources that it was delightful. It must have been, because I understand the band and its director, Jim Jefferies, was given a more than ten minute standing ovation by an audience which included many people besides parents and other relatives of the performers. In the light of many of the antics of our youth, it is gratifying to see a group of young people like this with energies so well directed. A BHS patron Greetings From Virginia But life is also shared and repetitive.

Some experiences and dreams are so commonplace they seem to happen to everybody at some period of existence to some early, to others late. Here are a few examples: An unfulfilled romance with a red-haired girl. Flunking some subject in school usually algebra, chemistry or Latin. Stealing a nickel or dime from the change mother left on a dresser top or plucking a whole quarter from father's pants while he took a Sunday nap. Different, Yet Almost drowning while learning to swim.

Rolling down a grassy hill and then feeling the world reel around you so that you grasped the earth in fear that you would fall off it. Hearing parents engaged in a fruitless, wounding argument and wondering why grownups couldnt have the common sense of children. The desire to rob a neighborhood bank or a great passenger liner in midocean. The tremendous gulf, deeper than the Grand Canyon, left by the loss of a tooth. Being inspired to some form of solitary antic behavior, some conduct youd rather die than admit, by the mad influence of a full moon in summer-sweet silver shilling shining in the sky.

Coming upon an old love letter between your parents. Were they ever really that young, forlorn and passionate? Getting a dear John letter yourself and searching vainly through a blur of tears and self-pity for a reason to slay a-live. The overpowering smell of ether during a childhood visit to a hospital. The first sight of someone dead forever. Finding a four-leaf clover and rushing to give it to someone loved.

The sensation of immortality conferred by carving your initials in a tree. Being bawled out for playfully mocking the walk of a crippled neighbor. Getting a merit raise when you knew in your heart that if there was any justice on earth you deserved to be fired. Burying the hatchet with an enemy but taking care to make a mental note of the site just in case you might later want to go back and dig it up. Picking up your first baby for' the first time and being flooded with the fierce knowledge that you would bit to death or tear to pieces anything in the wide world that threatened its safety- The gratitude for your secret bond with deity, that here your life held some privacy and that no one knew your awful secrets totally except Him in his fara-way heaven.

Yes, all human beings are different yet so very much the same. teams end droughts of entire countries and so forth, with his mind? Say hello to the other members of Mensa in Bedford for me brother M's. Ted Owens (PK Man) Box 3134 CHS Dear Editor, What's the matter with you news men down there? The greatest psychic in the world and the man with the most powerful mind in the world (see April 71 Saga) and it doesn't register on my home town folks? Ha ha ha. Figures. Remember that old saying that no man is a prophet in his own home town.

Do you have anyone else in Bedford who can make and guide hurricanes hit spacecraft with lightning sink ships and subs at sea control pro basketball and football Norfolk, Va. 23514 On This Day MAY 2 To Your Good Health A Penicillin Reaction Can Vary In Intensity iy watchful. Materials have been developed to give skin tests for penicillin sensitivity, but these materials are not always readily at hand. And anyway a negative test is not 100 percent proof that a per-, son may not have a reaction. When you get right down to the practicalities of it, the surest protection you have is to avoid penicillin completely if you have ever had even a fairly mild penicillin reaction.

About one person in 10 or 20 can develop such a sensitivity. Incidentally, that peeling of the skin of hands and feet is not unusual after a penicillin Today In History of By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Today in Monday, May 24, the 144th day of 1971. There are 221 days left in the year. Todays highlight in history: On this date in 1626, a director of the Dutch West India Trading Peter Minuit, bought the island of Manhattan from the Indians for $24 worth of goods. On this date: In 1819, Queen Victoria of Britain was born.

In 1830, the first passenger railroad in the United States started service between Baltimore, and Elliott's Mills, 13 miles away. In 1844, Samuel F. B. Morse transmitted the first message by telegraph from Washington to Baltimore. In 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge in New York was opened.

In 1941, in World War II, the German battleship, Bismarck, sank the British battle cruiser, Hood, with a loss of more than 1,300 lives. In 1962, astronaut Scott Carpenter became the second American to fly in orbit as he circled the earth three times. Ten years ago: The U.S. Senate rejected legislation providing government loans to build nonpublic schools. ON THIS DAV Lois Jean Stiekney, who will graduate at Mitchell High School Sunday, has received a $1,000 scholar-hip from Thompson Dairy Company.

The award is given annually to a senior liny or girl of Thompson employe who plans to enter college. Lois, the eighth recipient, plans to attend Olivet Nazarene College, Kankakee, 111., and major in elementary education. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sticknev, Route 2, Mitchell.

FIVE YEARS AGO Mrs. Mary Snapp, 1119 Crawford Drive, mother of two and wife of Times-Mail Editor Ray Snapp, has been appointed to the Bedford Public Library Board filling a vacancy created by the recent resignation of Miss Abbie Heitger. The James II. Drew Corporation of Indianapolis has submitted the low bid on installation of new automatic traffic signal lights at Fifteenth and streets here, the State Highway Commission reported this morning. Last night the Bedford Chamber of Commerce and Bedford businessmen sponsored a social hour and dinner for new area industrial executives at the Greystone Hotel.

The object of the dinner was to welcome the new executives to get better acquainted with other business leaders. TEN YEARS AGO An industrial training program designed to provide technicians for industries in LawTence and neighboring counties may be the next adult education program in Bedford. A number of local educational and industrial leaders met yesterday to discuss possibility of establishing such a program and interest was sufficient that a survey will be conducted among industries in the area. The May meeting of the Pinhook Club was held Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Emory Rosenbaum on Route 5.

Mrs. Everet Gregory was in charge of the meal and the chicken dinner was delicious. Everyone brought a covered dish to augment the menu. Mrs. Ralph Thomas asked the blessing.

Mesdames Ed Parker, Hugh Dyer, Gordon Henderson and Lona Dougherty hae returned to Bedford after attending the 31st annual Delta Sigma Kappa convention at Chicago. TWENTY YEARS AGO Eighth district merchandise managers of the J. C. Penney Company including J. N.

McCreary, manager of the local store, met in session at the Greystone Hotel this week to discuss current market trends and offerings of women's apparel and actual merchandise samples. Mrs. Edith Richey is visiting relatives in Afton, before returning here from an extended vacation in the west. She was accompanied by Mrs. McLane Guthrie, who has already returned home.

Dr. and Mrs. T. J. Fountaine and children, Twenty first street left today for a trip through the north east.

They will vacation in New York and the New England states and in Canada, returning home through Detroit. By George C. Thosteson, MD. Dear I)r. Thosteson: I am interested in reactions from penicillin.

In my case it was injected after my heart pacer was implanted. I never had a reaction Indore and hope I never do again. My whole body broke out in a furious red itchy mess. Starch baths and medication helped, but it is about a month now. Hands and feet didn't itch but the skin is peeling.

Why docs it affect one so? Isn't there any way of counteracting it as soon as one is found to be allergic? D.F.T. Penicillin is one of the most effective antibiotics we have, but unfortunately some people, after being treated with it, develop a sensitivity to it, and subsequent use can result in a reaction. The reaction is of the same nature as other allergic reactions sensitivity to the material results in an excessive release of histamine in the body. (In today's parlance, the body is over reacting.) The actual result can vary in form and intensity. If severe swelling of the throat occurs, there can even be danger of breathing being shut off, and emergency measures are urgent.

Usually, however, the reaction will not be that bad, and a rash or hives is more likely as your case. Your rash, though, was pretty severe. In many cases the immediate discomfort can be counteracted with antihistamines. Acute reactions may require injections of epinephrine (adrenalin). Unfortunately there is no nosi-tive, sure fire method of knowing in advance that a reaction will occur, although generally the first reaction is not as violent as subsequent ones are likely to be.

Thus the patient usually has some warning and can avoid further use of penicillin. (Anyone who has had a reaction should tell a doctor so; other antibiotics then can be used instead of penicillin.) Penicillin given by mouth is much less likely to cause trouble than when given by injection. Studies also have shown that penicillin may cause a reaction at one time and not at another but you cant rely on that chance. Individuals with a known history of allergies, particularly asthma, should be particular- Dear Dr. Thosteson: I am 68.

Every now and then I get real bright lights around my eyes. I told my doctor but he said he had no idea what it could E. P. Glaucoma would be one possibility, and if your doctor didn test the pressure in your eyes, I would have it done without delay. Some physicians do this test; others do not, so I would suggest that you go to an ophthalmologist (eye specialist).

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