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EDITORIALS may disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say Air Safety Progress Two heartening steps toward greater air safety have oeen announed by the Federal Aviation Agency. One is its order forbidding commercial aircraft to take off when runway visibility is less than a quarter of a mile. The other is the news that the FAA has begun flight tests of a new device to help prevent mid-air collisions. The order banning takeoffs in poor weather is self-expanatory. It corrects one of those situations that go back to the early days of flying and have little relevancy in the jet age.

Hitherto a pilot could elect to take off. even from a runway closed down by bad weather conditions, if he thought it was safe. Now his freedom of choice is limited by the quarter-mile- visibility rule. This moves the dial just a notch more toward asurance of safe flight. Far greater assurance will come when effective devices for preventing mid-air collisions have been all, when they have been installed.

This is stressed because the gap between the invention of safety devices and their widespread application is sometimes greater than it ought to be The FAA seems to have a considerable sense of urgency about the problem of forestalling mid-air collisions. Yret it has been accused, apparently with some justice, of extreme insistence on bringing control devices to perfection before using them, even though less perfect models might be of great temporary help during the period of further improvement. The uncomfortable fact remains that the Grand Canyon collision which gave the present interest in this problem its initial great impetus occurred several years ago. The day when such a crash is made virtually impossible by control devices cannot come too soon. Theological Unity Although there are many stumbling blocks on the path that leads toward worldwide Christian unity, indications that such a movement exists continues to arise.

One of the most significant of these was the recent proposal by a leading churchman that the liberal and conservative wings of Protestant theology in this country talk over their differences with the thought of drawing closer together. It would be hard to trace a precise line between theological liberals and conservatives. The two camps do clearly exist, however. Denominations in the more liberal group champion the concept of the applicable to all aspects of life; they interpret the Bible broadly, and do not accept all it says as literal truth. Those in the other camp maintain a literal interpretation of the Gospel and cling more or less rigidly to the idea that the church should not get itself involved in public issues and social problems.

Most of the more liberal Protestant denominations are affiliated with the National Council of Churches. It was to this body that Dr. James E. Wagner, president of the Evangelical and Reformed Church, broached his proposal for consultations among theologians. If the meetings he recommends have the result he envisions, the cause of Christian unity will have been notably advanced.

The implication, here, is not that merger of all Protestant denominations is necessarily desirable. There are excellent arguments against this, as well as in its favor. But who can deny that better inter-communication, closer rapport among those of disparate theological views who yet adhere to the same basic faith, would be a good thing in a world of many divisions and contentions? Balance in Education The controversy over what constitutes proper balance in the public school curriculum shows no signs of abating. As in most areas of controversy, there are wide swings of the pendulum from one extreme to another. For awhile, particularly during the year or two after the first sputnik was launched, the view commonly heard was that there should be greatly increased emphasis on science and engineering.

In reaction to this viewpoint there arose, and is still- growing, a protest against over-emphasis on science and technology at the expense of the humanities. It may not be of much help to say that both of these broad areas of study have great importance in a society of free men, yet this is precisely what must be said over and over again. We turn our backs on the humanities at our peril, taking the risk of creating a wholly materialistic society forgetful of the concepts that underlie human aspiration. And minimizing the need to train enough scientists and engineers and technicians to keep this nation abreast of developments in a world of science and technology would be equally dangerous. More dangerous, Vice Admiral Hyman G.

Rick- over said again the other day. Admiral Rickover applied the principle of first things to the dilema cited above. we predominate in science and he concluded, will not matter how well we perform in other fields. The survival of our own, of freedom depends today on power anchored in scientific The logic of that seems irrefutable until one asks, superority for what One always gets back to the fundamental conclusion that there must be balance in our consequently in what we teach our children. The Terre Haute Tribune-Star.

The POWER of FAITH Sunday, March 12, ihr irrre Haule Irihunr-Mar 131 Wabash Ccrr Haute lui tribune Building Published each Sunday Sunday tribune anU Haute Sun day Star consolidated March 19.11 THE lEKKE HAllIk EXPRESS Founded THE t'lKKt HAUTE STAR Founded 1991 CALI THI TRIHIINE-STAR you de net receive vom the tribune-Stai Sunday bv call Crawford ISSI 1114 noi ial.r than II and copy will be sent you by special meisenfer BY MAIL FI RS I ZONE and Sunday me vear only one veai only six months onlv three months 1HAN RUKAt ROUTES ANIJ OlHSIDF FIRST ZONE only me veai 40 and Sunday one vear 2b uc only one veai 15 tut only six months i Evening Evening Evening Evening OTHER Sunday Evening Evening Evening SIS 40 00 2.75 1 50 Jim Bishop Reporter he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him. And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down and prayed. Saying, Father if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless, not my will, but thine, be done." (Luke Civil War Centennial Brings to Light Interesting Letters By DOROTHY J. CLARK Just two years ago the state legislature created a commission plan and conduct the commemoration of the Centennial of the Civil War in the State of Indiana.

Whereas, a knowledge and appreciation of the history of our State and Nation is an asset to citizenship; and Whereas, The commemoration of the great events of history is a mears of cultivating such knowledge and appreciation; and Whereas, The American Civil War during the years 1861-1865 preserved the integrity of the Nation, contributed to the abolition of slavery and perpetually cemented the bonds of the Union; and Whereas. Many thousands of Indiana citizens fought and died in the Civil War and the families of the soldiers and sailors, and the farming, industrial and political activities of the state were wholly involved in the Civil --------War and thus contributed to the mtervals in the coming weeks. I write a little being I had the preservation of the Nation, the lQ use some 0f lbis very chance of sending it. It is about abolition of slavery' and the ce- thirty miles to where they are menting of the Cresting and valu- fighting you need not be bonds of the maf 1 Wl uneasy about us. 0 Mother and Union; and Mintra you do not know how bad Whereas It is 2..

Sixteenth ee. hear from wnereas. a The first letter 1S wntten by ODeiJd before fitting that the Smilb (j Burcham, who was born so that vou can write to us people of In- in 1044 tho son of Ruben Me- wriie 10 U4S ho rp- and let us know how you are get- JL minrfpH of uy I ting along, but you need not ff Ruth Davif and was write we wrjte to you again these efforts addressed to his mother and sis- for we wiU not be apt t0 get of their for- ter Armmta Jane. it So now I must quit writing bears: There- Dated the 26th, 1862, for tbe present (Signed) S. G.

fore be it re- Bowhngreen I ve copied it as to his mother and solved by the it was wntten, mis spellings and Gen eral As- all. seat myself this morning sembly of the State of Indiana: for the purpose of informing you There is hereby created an Indi- that I am in moderate health at Dorothy J. Clark Doan Letter. mere is nereuy ucmcu an The second letter was written ana Civil War Centennial Com- present, although I am not stout by Clarkson Doan, brother-in- mission which shall plan and con- but I hope you are all well jaw 0f Smith Burcham, who had duct during the period 1961- an(l enjoying good health. Our married Aramintia Jane (her 1965 the commemoration of the communication is cut off as I name was spelled differently in Centennial of the Civil suppose you have heard, so that ajj tbe -phis letter was Burcham Letter.

mai1 an( 10 dated September 6 th, 1862. and Although several meet.ngs have been held in Vigo county, had better do Therc is jots nothing much has been done as 0f rebbels between here and wife I this beautiful yet either in the way of planning Louisville and Athens and the morning set down to inform you or actual work done on projects, union troops have bin fighting that I am still well and harty and Interested citizens are becoming off and on for some time. We hope these few lines will find aware of the Centennial through have heard that our men have you in the blessing of life I the different news media and are whipped them but know and James Comstock and Niels calling or writing in about items whether this is true or not. We perry are about one half mile of Civil War interest which have con only hope it is. We supposed fr0m camp today on picket and been preserved in their family that you thought that we was in we are having a good time of it archives.

the battle there and was uneasy i we are out in a field under From time to time, at regular about us and I thought I would a iarge post oak which makes a very nice shade for us and we can see for 6 miles round for ou IJouri By BURTON H. FERN, M.D. I we are on a hill. The wind blows very plesind to we have had but one rain since we came here and that was but light. Smith is still mending and will write in a few days.

This is Saturday JOmy Dear how I would like to Antibiotics poison germs instead lhe Sabbath with you but of eating through them. jj be s0 now but am in But today, many germs have hopes it will not be long till 1 developed internal protection can spend more than one Sab- or years Bill had been tied to against this poisoning and so batb with you. We are looking the beach by his ear. nrc 1 rn tnrmnfl in a cniinn4. i A tie a vicit Old-Time Ear Drops For '61 Second-Class Postaxe Paid at Haute Ind Entered second class matter April 1 1931 at the post office at Terre Haute under the aci of Congress of March I 1879 (MEMBER OF THF ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associated Press is exclusively entitled tc use fot publication news dispatches credited to it other wise credited in papei the ouhlished therein All rirhts of dispatches herein are slso reserved Horoscope By STELLA SUNDAY, MARCH 12 Born today your rather complex nature can be either the making or breaking of you and your life career.

While you have the courage to face opposition and will sreak up to get what you want, there are times when you make a wrong decision on the spur of the moment and all is lost. You also change your mind, at times, and this is something that you must control. Indecision and changeability are the two things which will keep you from the top rung of the success ladder. Not good at business details, it would be well for you to have a business manager who is sharp at drawing up contracts and seeing to it that you get what is coming to you. Otherwise you will be giving, for free, your talents and your new ideas! Since you are a loving and affectionate individual, it might be well if your partner were also a marriage partner.

Such a team would prove unbeatable and you should be able to forge out a sub -1 stantial success. As a rule, you are a cheerful individual who enjoys social life and gaiety on an informal, Bohemian scale. You have a magnetic personality and you likely to become the center of a group, dedicated to ideas which you have promulgated. Among those born on this date are: Gordon MacRae, baritone; Jack Kerouac, beatnik author; Bobby Fischer, champion chess player; Benjamin C. Blodgett, composer; Vaino Alfred Tanner.

Norwegian political leader. To find what the stars have in store for you tomorrow, select your birthday star and read the corresponding paragraph. Let your birthday star be your daily guide. ----------------Monday, March 13. Pisces (Feb.

20 March 20) Morning hours are tricky, so be on guard against upsetting conditions. Follow the inner voice! Aries (March 21-April 20) Make the best strides toward success during the morning hours. Your profits should be good. Taurus (April 21 -May on the alert to spot deceit during the morning hours. Honesty is always the best policy.

Gemini (May 22-June 21) Test new ideas for validity this morning; then operate on your findings this afternoon. Cancer (June 22-July Your good day of the week for business operations. Plan carefully this morning then act. Leo (July 24-Aug. careful whom you trust today.

be misled by exterior conditions; search for the facts. Virgo (Aug. 24-Sept. 23) Technical and scientific matters should be carefully evaluated before puttingsplans into action. Libra (Sept.

24-Oct. careful that you do not lose money this morning on a deal which is not authenticated. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) First, look for the facts.

Once you have them, all should go well with you. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. Keep calm under stress this morning. You can straighten out difficulties if you do.

Capricorn (Dec. 23-Jan. Adhere to facts this morning, and you can make excellent progress toward your goal. Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb, 19) Morning hours are not dependable.

Postpone important decisions until after lunchtime. MIAMI. Florida. The policeman is on trial all the time. He is in almost constant communication with the people who pay his taxpayers.

They judge the policeman by his attitude toward them. He judges them by the amount of lawlessness he finds. In time, the policeman becomes jaded, suspicious, short- tempered. I was raised on a police salary. My father was a lieutenant, my grandfather was a patrolman.

When times were difficult, we often bought clothes on time, and groceries, too. Grandpa retired in 1913 on a pension of $50 a month. My father retired in 1933 on $181 a month. Nothing came easy to the Bishop family. I had a job when I was 14.

In my house there are many trophies. Some were earned. Some are phony. The most treasured is my police shield. It reposes in a worn leather case.

He gave it to me hesitantly, half afraid that maybe I want it. To my way of thinking, it is more than a memento; it represents all of my childhood and most of his manhood. I come to a strange city, policemen get in touch with me and I make the rounds with them. I feel at home with them. been in squad cars in Los Angeles.

New York. Chicago, Rome, Cairo, and a lot of cities between. From Captain James Hamilton of Los Angeles Intelligence to Lieut. Jack Tuckfield of the Metro Police in Miami may seem like a long jump, but they speak the same language; they have the same problems. All Kinds.

Policemen, ironically, are also people. There are good ones, stupid ones, clever ones like Ross Anderson of the Florida Bureau, and crooks. There are men who use a shield, and men who abuse it. The one thing that no policeman can afford is bad maners. If he looks upon himself as the master of the people, rather than their servant, he is off on the wrong foot.

He is also costly. When a police department asks the people to vote for a raise in salary, or beter working conditions, they sometimes find that the few sadists among them have cost them the good will of the citizens. From coast to coast, attractive young women have suffered unspeakable indignities at the hands of cops who should be in prison. There is no city been where the manners of policemen are worse than in Miami. The city police here taunt the torist with insolence to test his restraint.

They are tho masters of the people. A few evenings ago, I passed the Miami Colonial Hotei- It was 5:30 and a policeman stood in the road between a cement mixer and a truck. I slowed to a him for the nearest lot he shoitcd. I kept moving, but said: I ask a He looked in and said: answer to that is no. Get out of I said.

He said: okay me. Just go I found a parking lot and walked back to the hotel. I had an appointment with lawyer Carleton Welch of Jacksonville. I identified myself to the policeman and showed him rny police card. I told him that I was the man who wanted to ask the question.

the one driving that car with New Jersey he said. He remerabrr the make of the car, but lie recalled the out-of-state plates. I said yes. see that he said, pointing. traffic has got to and I care who you are or where you come from, you ever stop to ask any questions Answers No Questions I said I was sorry.

1 thought that it was permissible to ask a policeman a question, in an area which often has more tourists than natives. where wrong, he said. answer no questions and I know of any city where you can stop ai ask He had the badge. Ho had the authority. I said that is possible to ask a question of a policeman in any other city.

he said hard. But not here. in Miami, mister. This is different. right.

It is different. He placed his knuckles on hips to see if I had one more word to say. I I thanked mm and walked into the hotel le is the costly kind. In New Ycrk when a motorist asks a quest on. a policeman usually poinb to the curb.

in there a id he will say. The stream of traffic goes on. When he has a minute, he will answer a civil question with a civil answer. It is not enough for a police chief to issue orders atout proper law enforcement. He ay not not realize it, but he is also in the field of public relations and he is deeper in it than any publicity man.

The policeman is paid to protect. not to badger. NEW YORK Confidential By LEE MORTIMER SHUFFLE-OFF-TO BUFFALO for Skip Ward, who skipped from Ziva Rodmann to Dolores Michaels who used to go with Don Murray and if this item seems familiar, it is. But with all the players in different positions Smart E. M.

Loew and Ed Risman whose New York Latin Quarter defies depressions and recessions, may defy the Hollywood jinx by buying Frank white horse Moulin Rouge which started life as Earl If anyone can make it pay, they can Love is like a mushroom. You tell if good until too late. doctors are turning to a souped- for the rebbels to pay us a visit Now, in less than seven days up model of that old-fash special drops had dried up that j0ned vinegar and alcohol three-year-old infection in the a every day and if they come we are prepared for them so I think special enzyme chemical th wiu bave a good time of it. canal which funnels sound to the streamlines treatment by quick- ear drum. Swimmer's ear, they) ly dissolving away the thick called it.

Our boys are trying their cannons today and they keep up Copyright. 1961 by United Features Syndicate. Inc. greenish material. Next, the a nte smart fuss In the dark moisture of the doctor drops in a few drops of it is all most noon and canal, germs had rushed into the new acid-alcohol compound bave spoke for dinner of a good old union man the well splits and scratches at almost supersonic speed.

Soon creamy, greenish fluid slowly dripped from the infection. Bill had faced long needles, action Dr. Ferm containing both drying and a wetting agent. Soaks Cotton, He soaks a twirled piece of cotton with the drops and inserts it into the ear. (This cotton wick is the key to any ear- treatment.

It prevents evaporation and keeps the medi- long neeaitrs. gulped all kinds ear where you uant of pills and 1 rebbels when they was here they burnt three houses in town for him and took all of his corn and hogs and killed three of his cows and they took everything else that would be of eny use to them I will quit now till after dinner. we have got back from dinner. These folks is all rite squeezed various colored drops Bill no longer sits anchored Now I will tell you what we had to the dock while his buddies for beef, sweet into the infection. But, like a splash and froiic.

He can swim milk, bacon, beens, potatoes, science fiction monster, the Hivo aii ho uranic nninns nickels and everv thing The motorist who makes us burn never signals for urn. greenish fluid continued to ooze out. Germs can be killed in many ways. Iodine and alcohol eat right through them. Acids burn them alive.

Early Treatment. Years ago ear-canal infections were cured with drops of vinegar (a weak acid) and alcohol. When new antibiotics were and dive all he wants. unions, pickels and every thing After every refreshing dip, nice and I got a plug of tobacco he carefully dries that ear canal as long as your lage for twenty- with a few drops and a cotton five cents the cheapest I ever twirl! bout our suttler charges Dr. mailbox is wide as all the money we have got for open for letters from readers, one chew and then runs us to the While he cannot undertake to tent for our pocket book.

I have answer individual letters, he will not went to him but once and I use questions in his think it will be the last time, column whenever possible and when they are of general interest. covered, most doctors jumped Address your letters to Dr. Fern on the scientific band-wagon, in care of this newspaper. Eager for News I want you to rite and tell me when you think of moving and how the corn looks and tobacco and cabbage and potatoes and how you are getting along with Poll and everything else and how you get along with my two babes and yourself and of mother and mother Doan. You can tell her that she has one son that never speaks his name in vain nor if he lives to be one hundred years old.

No, Aramintia, my life is far from being like it was when I lived in Indiana on the farm. Now, Armintia I want you to write and pretty soon too. I want a letter from you twice a waking hour and oftenner if I can get it. Write to me and I will send you stamps so you will have no excuse. When them gives out I will send more to you.

So no more at this time but remain your loving husband until death. God Bless my littel family and take them in thy care. (Signed) Clarkson Clarkson Doan volunteered July 21st, 1862, for three years at Clayton. Indiana, served as a private in Company 70th Regiment of Indiana Volunteers. Anyone wishing to add to the collection of copied Civil War letters, please contact the writer at 2032 North Eighth street.

More of the same: The Palm Beach political gossip mill has it that Eleanor recent visit to the prexy was to re- I mind him what owed her politically. like one of those plush appointments for Frank Jr. He wants the first Cabinet vacancy if they figure out how to make him Governor of N. Y. Those Bobby Rydell fan clubs might as well quit now.

He only likes Camille Quatrone, a Philly gal Please, Messrs. press agents. Stop the flow of phonies about Ina Balin. No one girl could be in as many places and with as many guys. A WORLD: From Bermuda, Joey Adams writes that great if you happen to be an onion.

Will be back to emcee the Heart Fund Show at the Garden which precedes the closed circuit showing of the Patterson-Johansson brawl. Joey says if they really want an attraction, put Cindy on. have bigger arguments over my mother-in-law than Floyd and Ingo have over a Soon as the over, co-sponsor Roy M. Cohn who is also Sherm attorney, will move in the Court of Apepals to have the unions which are still picketing the Stork in defiance of the NLRB rulings; held in criminal contempt. Sherm intends to ask for about five million in damages Gary Crosby having difficulty adjusting to married life? Making one of her rare public appearances, Greta Garbo sur prised everyone when she turned up at a night spot on the arm of Jacques Sarlie Lana Turner talking about sending daughter Cheryl Crane to an eastern school where her classmates maybe know who she is John 1 Vivyan switched his affections from Patricia Huston to Jane Howard, a former UT (But she doing DEPT.

OF LIKE THIS. Stella Stevens in a huddle with the lawvers to get custody of her son Andy Met Opera's hand- lerina Louellan Sibley at Chez Viio to discuss making records for Vito new recording company. Just brought out his third disc. Barrie dates with 20th-Fox at ter Gunnar Hellstrom are for the publicity. The real thing is Fred Astaire and those dinners at Celeste Holm reports it pay to sin unless you can get a best-seller out of it.

Did Philip Van Rensselaer auction off some of the goodies he got from Barbara Hutton? I Since her late estate is all tied up, Joan Crawford is showing some interest in resuming her career. FROM HITHER YON: Eileen Barton, the singer, discussing the postponed wedding plans with Dan Shaw, between sessions of her daily TV stint called Village from Al new Park Pompeii (and this where Joe Di.Vlag also gave her a pitch?) In case you care, Corinne former husbaid John Bromfield has been going with Lois La Salle so long, beginning to look permanent. For tlK record: Most laymen and too many lawmen tend to departmentalize crime into gambling, dope, burglarj, prostitution, whereas all one and the same phenomenon, operated by one and the same organization Perhaps gaioblirg and numbers are not turpi- in themselves, but because of the very size and magnitude of the operation they provide the backbone of tin? organized underworld, with employment for thousands and the money to finance all otier criminal enterprises Thu pennies from the policy slips, the bucks from the $2 bettor multiply and magnify into the million millions that are sent abroad to pay for the heroin which later comes back to flood our cities and contaminate our youth The runner may em to you to be merely a Runyouesque character, whereas the essential cog in the entire DEPT'. OF TRUE CONFESSIONS: I already noted that Stephanie Javits (whose uusband Eric is a nevvew of the Senator) is a lookalike for Jackie Kennedy. Now like to say the loveliest looking gal in Palm Beach Henry Noerulinger working on the screen may of Taylor and Glorious was right hand man to the late Cecil B.

DeMille and plans to give the picture the same kind of treatment B. would have done Some gals have the gift of gab. But others have the gift )f giab..