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TERRE HAUTE TRIBUNE Friday, Sept. 11, Back To EDITORIALS may disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say The Poverty Question Political campaigns breed slogan thinking and neatly capsuled arguments. An example of the latter is the query now being heard occasionally: How can President Johnson campaign on both prosperity and poverty? The question is worth considering, quite aside from its merits as a political needle. The truth is that one matter of paramount concern irr today's America is precisely deep, grinding poverty afflicts millions of people at a time when most of the nation is enjoying great and rising prosperity. The consequences of this are profound, and will continue to be so until the situation is changed.

One consequence is that the imbalance between the poor and the well off in America is a primary factor in our racial problems. It is worth noting that Dr. L. H. Foster, head of Tuskegee Institute of Alabama, is among those who are calling this to the attention.

Tuskegee, founded in 1881, as had a long time in which to study Negro handicaps and their causes. Dr. Foster said in a recent speech that our racial problem is closely bound up with the problem of poverty among both white and Negro disadvantaged groups. He pointed out that people in these groups tend to develop inflamed attitudes toward society and its institutions. In his view, and in ours, such people would be far less apt to resort to disorder if their economic situation were bettered.

The question is not the pseudo-clever one: How can the President campaign on both prosperity and poverty? The question is: What do our political leaders in both major parties propose to do about the far too deep and widespread poverty that exists in the midst of American affluence? Whether or not the present anti-poverty legislation meets the need, it has the one great merit of having focused attention on circumstances that America cannot in good conscience ignore. Swindlers Though Phineas T. remark about a sucker being born every minute is still quoted now and then, there seems to be a general feeling that we are really far more sophisticated than folks were in day. Thtis view, however comforting, does not always jibe with the evidence. It is still true, for example, that medicine is a rewarding field for the swindler.

Victims of chronic diseases are eager to believe they can be cured, and are thus easy victims of the latter-day snake oil is more likely to peddle phony radiation and useless electronic gadgets than snake oil. A more sophisticated and audacious type of crook also pops up now and again. This is the fellow who, having acquired a smattering of medical knowledge by reading and observation, sets himself up as a doctor. For all our sophistication, swindlers of this stripe still manage to get away with such deception once in awhile. The latest example of this occurred in the Detroit area.

A self-appointed started practicing in 1960, after purchasing an established medical practice, and ran his income up to $40.000 a year. When the swindle finally was exposed, the attorney general described it as of the most iantastic hoaxes in medical history Fantastic it it worked for a surprisingly long time. It worked because of a combination of public trust or gullibility and the failure of the control mechanism set up to prevent such frauds. As long as controls are lax and the public is gullible, swindlers will continue to thrive. Conservation Congress It was an occasion of no small significance for the future welfare of the American people when President Johnson signed two related measures into law.

One was the wilderness bill, enacted by strong majorities at this session of Congress after years of controversy. The other was the land and water conservation bill, which authorizes purchase of land to be set aside for public recreation purposes. These two measures underscore the fact that this Congress has the right to pride of achievement in the field of conservation. Most Americans would agree, we think, with this judgment. For though some private interests hotly opposed the wilderness bill, there seems little question that it is and will increasingly be in the broad public interest.

because, as our population swiftly rises and becomes more urbanized, there will be growing need for open country to which Americans can go for recreation and restoration of the spirit. The greater the pressures, the swifter the pace of life, the more deeply this need will be felt. Mr. Johnson rightly surmised that the strong vote for approval of the wilderness bill suggests new and a strong national on the importance of conserving as much of our country natural heritage as possible for future generations. Congress, though often maligned, gets a bright new feather in its cap for the conservation progress it made this year.

THE TERRE HAUTE TRIBUNE On the Line (Reg. U. S. Pat. Off.) By Bob Considine NEW nation which prides itself on its free enterprise system is no longer creeping toward socialized medicine.

It has broken into a fast trot. Chronologically, it began back in 1956 with the enactment of Public Law 880 of the 84th Congress. Cash disability benefits were added to the Social Security laws. This amendment passed by one vote. The one vote shook loose a landslide in the direction of the welfare state.

For the first time, health insurance type benefits were added to what was basically a retired type, life insurance type, program. The age for obtaining Social Security benefits were provided at age 50. President Eisenhower vetoed the bill, but a politically minded Congress overrode him. In 1960, through Public Law 778 of the 86th Congress, the age limit for paying these dis ability benefits was lowered from age 50 to age 24. Since then, the Social Security Administration has provided radio and TV stations and other media with prepared scripts and copy encouraging people to file claims for these pay-outs.

Voluntary programs, in the free enterprise tradition, have been worked out by a great number of private companies, and now cover about 60 per cent of our senior citizens. More than that figure, actually, when one takes into consideration the retired military, retired religious, and completely indigent who arc already on county and state medical relief rolls. THERE IS ALREADY in existence, and has been for some time, legislation enacted by the federal and most state government to help handle health care for the aged. The Kerr-MOls Act (as part of Public Law 778 of the 86th Congress) was originally charted as the federal solution to the program of those who could not pay for medical care. Kerr-Mills helps only those in need, whereas the present pending Medicare would help THE FAMILY CIRCUS pay the medical care costs of everyone age 65 and over even the very wealthy and those with substantial incomes and-or assets.

r- Mills has not been given much of a chance to prove its worth. The snowball picks up momentum. One of the more subtle arguments used on the extension of disability benefits to younger people, for ex ample, was that what with their families and fewer assets they, too, deserved federal handouts. (Somebody on Capitol Hill remembered that they vote, too.) Indeed, the trend seems to be to take care of the younger people to a greater degree than the older people because they vote more regularly. Here we have the beginning of federal aid from womb to tomb, the beginning social- ized medicine which the finest medical fraternity in the world wants no part of.

any more than the religious of the country would want to be nationalized, or the engineers, scientists, technicians or reporters, for that matter. Present proposals to add medical care benefits to Social Security would either bankrupt the present Social Security system or cause the tax deductions from employers and employees to be raised prohibitively high. You need a crystal ball to perceive that if Medicare passes there will be, every election ear, a political clamor to broaden its scope, lower its age requirements, and bring about the ultimate socialization of medicine and insurance. just not the way this country was built. Our Mr.

Boyle: Comes Up with An Unusual Idea NEW YORK UP Life would be muuch simpler for men if women wore identifying badges. I mean a badge that says, am a What 1 mean is a badge that would tell what kind of a woman she a man would know on sight just how to treat her. In the war between the sexes, women, for all practical purposes, can be divided into three types. Most of bewilderment, confusion or absolute dismay in his contacts with a member of the opposing sex is caused by the fact he sure just what type she is. demands equal rights with men.

but also expects all the special privileges historically accorded ladies. 3. The clinging vine woman. All she wants from a man is everything he plus whatever he can borrow at the bank. It would make for a more ordered world, I submit, if each of these feminine types would wear identifying least in public.

For the superwoman, I suggest a lapel pin showing a spiked heel crushing a worm. The worm, of course, symbolizes man. When a fellow saw that lat type she is. he wouW realize m- These are the three types 'fantiv- of women: srantiv. 1.

The superwoman thinks she is better than any man. 2. The shrewd conniver. She By Bil Keane The Russians claim to be working on a satellite aircraft that will take off, fly into space and return. Khrushchev may not live to see it, but it gives him something to brag about.

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Zip Code 47808. All unsolicited articles, manuscripts letters and pictures sent to The Tribune are sent at risk and The Tribune Company expressly repudiates any liability or responsibility for their safe custody or return. Jto4. Tto T. I tot Off "If Mommy sees you, you'll have to take off your clothes outside and march right into the stantly; is a gal who knows more about any topic in the world than I could ever possibly learn.

is a gal who could pin me in a wrestling match, outride me on horseback, or heat me in a gun duel matter what she says, will reply. Yes. For the second type, the shrewd conniver, a proper symbol might be a feminine Janus head, with its two faces looking in opposite directions When a fellow saw that badge, he would say to him- the dependent independent type. -She wants to compete with me for my job which she thinks she can do if we go out iogeiher for a business lunch, she will be too weak to pick up the check. She will also me to pay for the cab there and back.

avnoM it rams, she me to hold my her head while my head gets wet For the third feminine1 ype, the clingng vine, an excellent symbol micht be a fawn standing in a or When a fellowr saw badge, he would think. is as helpless a bundle of wet wash. pvnects to put her nosey, Newt W. By TRIBUNE STAFFERS Last Sunday one of our Newshawkers ran into JOHN BRANAM and the realtor looked perfectly healthy Two days later we learn that in Union Hospital and in Seems that a back ailmen was causing him trouble BILL COX says that Zorah Shriners are moving enmasse on Cincinnati this weekend He expected more than 500 to make the trip Our new stock lists seem to have omitted a few favorites, including our own PUBLIC SERVICE CO, PHIL BOOR, the auto racing aficionado, hopes the never lose out as power plants for the racers But for a different reason The roar of an Offenhauser is sweet music to ears The public relations department at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) seems a little slow in just announcing that MARK M. MITCHELL, a Wiley High grad, made the Dean's List for the Spring term Considering the weather in Florida, the boss decided to vacation in L.

A. You can blame him. HOROSCOPE By STELLA FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Born today, you have been gifted with leadership qualities above the average. But you have also been gifted with an ability to remain alone for long periods of time, following nobody wishes, indebted to no one else for your happiness or support. A leader who loves to be alone is a paradox; it is a problem which you will have to solve on the basis of which activity you really want most.

Not one to ask an opinion of another if you have one of your own, and certainly not one to change your own opinion merely to jibe or even with a million others you are an independent thinker of the first water. You have no objection to welcoming others into your camp of thinking or behavior, but you have no intention of leaving that camp for theirs. Despite your independence, strong family associations are essential to your happiness. It may be that marriage will not be part of your close ties with blood relatives will always be important to you. In this single respect, you are as clannish as the most dependent of people.

Among those born on this date are: O. Henry (William Sydney Porter), noted American short-story writer; D. H. Lawrence, English novelist, poet; William S. Macy, landscape painter.

To find what is in store for you tomorrow select your birthday and read the corresponding paragraph. Let your birthday star be your daily guide. Saturday, September 12 Virgo (Aug. 24-Sept. Follow your own interests to a satisfying Saturday.

Avoid petty annoyances and associations with those you dislike. Libra (Sept. 24-Oct, 23) A Saturday made for early fall sports. Join youngsters in outdoor fun, taking care, however, not to overdo. Scorpio (Oct.

24-Nov. Give information about recent business dealings to those who should know. Avoid appearing to want the lion's share for yourself. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec.

22) A pleasant but routine day. See to home improvements. If thinking of redecorating, look today for bargains! Capricorn (Dec. 23-Jan. 20) A good buying day for the Capricorn who knows how to tell quality from quantity.

Bone up on man-made materials! Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. 19) Best to get the home chores completed before starting a program of social activity. Pisces (Feb. 20-March A day of contrasts.

Use your very good judgment to mix such things as business and pleasure, or buying and selling to your advantage. Aries (March 21-April to begin laying the groundwork for a happy family season. Let the younger members help make plans for the future. Taurus (April 21-May Saturday sports followed by seems to be the order of the day. The wise Taurus also take time out to rest! Gemini (May 22-June Make it a full day of accomplishment; then leave home and office cares to others and take the evening off.

Cancer (June 22-July Major adjustments may be in store for Cancer today. If so, take it one step at a time, and all should go well. Leo (July 24- Aug. 23) Disappointment may mar the morning, but it spoil the day. Swallow your pride and join others in fun late in the afternoon.

on a pedestal. would be fun to cuddle this little baby, but if I marry her have to spoon-feed her, do the dishes, and spend the rest of my life wiping her tears Yes. it would be a far. far, better world for men if women wore identifying badges. But thev never will.

That's the trouble with the unfair sex They never give fair DICK BROKAW swears its true: JACK WADE, his friend, shot a timber coyote in a wild region north and east of Riley Also looking in on the 80-pound animal was GEORGE WADE. never saw such a vicious looking animal, relates Back from a tour of the westcoast are PAT and TOM KELLY and children JEAN HANLEY says be in the market for a watchdog if the Deming prowler persists Fighting the good fight against chickweed is BILL SELSAM Those new parents are MARJORIE and MIKE MYERS. Mike has accepted a teaching post at Richmond. GENE SUTHERLAND, reference librarian at Fairbanks, and his wife had an unusual, mishap the other day near Hudson, N. Y.

Their car collided with a deer in this Rip Van Winkle country and Gene wrote friends that the deer crawled away, but the front end of the car was a mess He was hoping that they could get out of the mountains up there without hibernating as long as Rip Van Winkle did. Jim Bishop Reporter ATHENS, Greece He would know. If anyone could understand the problem of Cyprus, it would be George Cavounidis. He is a plump man with bottomless brown eyes and the whispered pleasantry of the diplomat. Mr.

Cavounidis is Director General of Press and Information for the Prime Minister of Greece. He could not be expected to understand the Turkish side of the question, but he could speak for his The Grab Bag The Answer, Quick. 1. With what Army grade does the rank of captain in the U. S.

Navy correspond? 2. Was the leaning tower of Pisa ever vertical? 3. What was the Delian League? 4. Name the five Great Lakes 5. Who wrote on a Grecian It Happened Today On this day in 1777, Gen.

George troops were defeated by the British at the Battle of Brandywine. Been Said Sin has many tools, but a lie is the handle which fits them W. Holmes. Watch Your Language MACHINATION (MAK- e-NAY-shun) noun; the act or process of contriving or devising; a crafty scheme, evil design or plot. Born Today Authors William Sydiney Porter and D.

H. Lawrence, cosmonaut Gherman Titov. Your Future Guard against over-optimism and over-capitalization. child will be courageous. You Make Out? 1.

Colonel. 2. No. 3. A religious league of Greek city-states.

4. Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario. 5. John Keats. LAFF-A-DAY country.

We sat at lunch at the Hilton, nibbling on cold fish and hard cheese. He talked. I ate. Now and then, I scribbled notes. He asked what I knew about Cyprus.

I said It quite true, but a good way to get a man started. Cyprus is an island about 200 miles long in the eastern Mediterranean. It is much nearer Turkey than it is to Greece. In spite of this, it has been a Greek Island since 200 B.C. It is the birthplace of Venus, who appeared out of the foaming sea.

Still, the island has been difficult to protect. It has been subjugated by the Phoenicians, the Romans, the Franks, the Turks and the Brithsh. In 1959, the British led the way, in the Treaty of Zurich and London, to independence for Cyprus. It became, in effect, a nation. The population was 540,000, of which are Greek; 95,000 are Turks, and 13.000 are British, Lebanese and others.

Athens considers that the Greeks of Cyprus are more Greek than the Greeks because they speak a semi-classical language, while the people of the mainland speak modern Greek. The British, as a guarantor nation, wanted no trouble between the 432,000 Greeks and the 95.000 Turks. So they jammed a constitution down the throats of the Cypriots which said that, if the President was to be Greek, then the vice president was to be Turkish the vice president would have veto power over anything the legislature or the President did. Turkey did not like the treaty, and threatened to exterminate the Greek merchants living in Istanbul. In spite of this, the new nation was born, and the Greek majority elected Archbishop Makarios, a siy churchman who enjoys playing the West against the East, as president.

A Turk named Dr. Kioutchouk became vice president. Kioutchouk, if possible, was happier as vice president than if he had job. All he had to do was to sit back Continued On Page 10, Col. 1 Ktftg 14M.

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