__ AGE TWO “Health Topics By Dr, F. Budd Schooley PARALYSIS AGITANS Paralysis agitans is a chronic progressive disease of the central nervous system, and is character- ized by the gradual onset of tremor, muscular rigidity and weakness, giving rise to a peculiar attitude, gait and facial expression. It is essentially a disease of middle age, and is more frequent in males than in females. Statistical reports show the disease to be more pre- valent in the Amgle-Saxon race, Tt is rare among Negroes. Heredity may be a predisposing factor in many cases. The incid- ence is about twice as high in men as in women. Depressing emotions, injuries and physical exhaustion may precede the development of tremor. It may develop after en- cephalitis, syphillis and other in- fectious diseases. The shock and fright of bursting of shells and bomb explosions are important fact- ors during war periods. Encephali- tis or brain fever is frequently fol- lowed by Paralysis agitans, and has been observed in persons of all ages. The disease usually develops gradually and insidiously. General lassitude, headache, rheumatic pains, clumsy actions, and muscular and nerve fatigue may precede the symptoms of tremor and rigidity. The tremor is slight in the be- ginning and increases with the pro- gress of the disease. The first symptom may be a fine rhythmical tremor of the hands or fingers, which is slight and incon- stant at first, but soon becomes permanent and persists during rest. It is confined most frequently to the upper and lower extremities but the head, jaw and tongue may become involved. Irritability, an- xiety and depression may occur. The attitude, facial expression, gait and slowness of voluntary move- ments are due to muscle rigidity. The facial muscles lose their emo- tional response and the face looks as though it were covered with a mask. Mental failure with loss of memory may occur as the disease progresses. The course of the ill- ness is gradual and relentlessly progressive. It may last from ten to thirty years. |Apolplexy or cere- bral hemorrhage may be a com- plication. Mental excitement and physical strain should be avoided. Measures should be taken to improve the general health. Although there is no known curative remedy, much can be done to relieve distress and make the individual more com- fortable. THE DALLAS POST “More than a newspaper, a community institution” ESTABLISHED 1889 A non-partisan liberal progressive newspaper pub- lished every Friday morning at the Dallas Post plant Lehman Avenue, Dallas Pennsylvania. Entered as second-class matter at the post office at Dallas, Pa., under the Act of March 3, 1879. Subscri tion rates: $2.50 a year; $1.50 six months.. No subscriptions accepted for less than six months. Out-of state subscriptions: $3.00 a year; $2.00 six months or less. 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Unless paid for at advertising rates, we can give no assurance that an- nouncements of plays, parties, rummage sales or any affairs for raising money will appear in a specific issue. In no case will such items be taken on Thursdays. Editor and Publisher HOWARD W. RISLEY Associate Editor MYRA ZEISER RISLEY Contributing Editor MRS. T. M. B. HICKS Release The COs Harris Hill Road Trucksville, Penna. November 11, 1946 The Editor The Dallas Post Dear Sir: The only requirement for the reading of this letter written on Armistice Day, 1946, is the courage to face facts and the ability ito keep in mind that another war would mean the end of everything—the end of you and the end of me. It is the rankest sort of hypo. crisy for Americans to decry the persecution and oppression prac- ticed by foreign rulers (the in- prisonment of Arichbishop Stepinac in Yugoslavia, for example) while our Government continues to keep over a thousand war objectors in prison and refuses to restore civil rights to many more. Since the end of the recent war, amnesty (full pardon) has been Government of Brazil, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, India, Greece and Great Britian. Even Russia ‘has freed, “all war-time offenders with three years or less and reduced sentences of all other political prisoners.” Moreover, General MacArthur in Japan and our Military Government in Germany have granted a general amnesty for violators in those countries. Meanwhile, here in “the land of the free” we continue the persecu- tion of thousands of sincere Chris- tians whose only crime was their refusal to go out in the name of freedom and commit assasination, arson and theft; whose only crime was their refusal to participate in what is now rapidly being recogni- zed as a senseless and futile war (all wars are senseless and futile); whose only crime was (their re- fusal to participate in a war which was climaxed by the dropping of an atomic bomb without warning on Hiroshima, with the resultant mass murder of 80,000 human be- ings, and at a time when according to high U.S, military authorities there was no necessity for such barbarism. The U.S.A. has no moral right to keep conscientious objectors (COs) in prison with the blot of Hiroshima upon American history. No one who has read John Hersh- ey’s masterful reporting in his book, “Hiroshima,” can be in doubt as to‘ the magnitude of the atrocity committed there, and repeated a week later at Nagasaki. It brings to mind an observation someone made in reference to the recent trials at Nuremberg: “Wasn't it convenient that all the war-crimin- als happened to be on the losing side 7” Nor can the crime of Hiroshima be excused by pointing to Pearl Harbor, since to do so would place the U.S.A. on the same level as “Heathen Japan’, and as every one knows, ‘Christian America” is inhabited by “a kind and friendly people” who would never stoop to Japs perpetrated at Pearl Harbor. The plain ungarnished truth, how- ever, is that we have ‘‘out-Japan- esed” the Japanese; we have not only violated Christ's command- ment and returned evil for evil but we have done it on a scale of one hundred thousand to one! To the charge that COs are dis- honest cowards, not worthy of any consideration, it is only necessary to glance at the record. It will be seen that pacifists lost no oppor- tunity throughout the twenties and thirties to condemn America’s sel- fish isolationism. They were loud in their condemnation of the one mistake which contributed more than anything else to the rise of the aggressors— the most stupid document ever conceived by the mind of man: The infamous Treaty of Versailles! Furthermore, the COs alone of all Christians were the only group who had the courage to stick to their ideals when war came and the going got tough. Only COs can truthfully say: “ I have fought the good fight, I have finish- ed ithe course, I have kept the faith”. (2 Tim, 4:7). . Since all authorities agree that another war would wreck civiliza- tion and perhaps end all human life, it is time for the churches, both Catholic and Protestant, to render a clear-cut decision regarding their stand on the war issue. May Chris- tians support and uphold the cur- rent military preparations— the manufacture of atomic bombs, ra- dio-active gases, military conscrip- tion, et al—when their use in an- other war would mean universal de- struction ? Dare a (Christian support || the way of the sword in this age of { | | terribly destructive weapons? Has not the time arrived when all Chris. tians must become war objectors? What is your answer—Oh members of the Clergy? Why have you all been so silent? Is it because your answer would be in support of the state instead of God, as has always been your policy ? granted political prisoners by the |. the level of the atrocity which the | SAFETY VALVE ... Americans should condemn per- secution and oppression wherever it may exist, but first they should start at home—should put their own house in order, Last Christmas the President granted amnesty to several thousand ex-convicts who served in the armed forces. Every citizen should write to him as well as to Attorney General Clark urg- ing amnesty this Christmas for all objectors to war and conscription. Only then will our hands be clean and our conscience clear to con- demn others in foreign lands. The time is now! # Sincerely yours, Franklin D, Marrow More About Does Who is the friend of the deer— the sportsman, landowner or the farmer? The sportsman natunally ‘thinks of the deer as something to hunt and plans far in advance hop- ing that deer will be plentiful so that he will bring home the venison. A trip in the outdoors; a day or two away from routine work; get- ting ready to go; talks and visits with old friends etc. These are some of the things that give the sports- man the hunting fever, so the hunt- ing party is on. Some will be dis- appointed. Others will enjoy them- selves even though they are not suc- cessful. Anyway, to start the whole thing off there must be deer in the woods to fulfill that period of watchful waiting and expectation of some thing good to come your way. So that day passes by, hit or miss, en- joyment or disappointment, this is the lot of the sportsman. The land owner is the fellow who owns a few or a thousand acres. Do they want the does shot off or do they enjoy the feeling of knowing that they have given the deer a chance to live and multiply thereby making wild life more abundant. The farmer is the one who tills the soil, feeds a lot of deer and rare- ly exercises his legal right to kill deer that do him damage. He dis- approves illegal hunting, He sees deer every day and he shoots dogs that run or kill deer, Some of his crops are damaged by deer. He kills less game than the average hunter. Sometimes hunters tear down his fences, shoot his livestock or steal his crops. On top of all this does the farmer ask any one to pass laws to kill does? Mr. Sportsman what do you think ? G. HS. Mooretown School Bus Bids Dear Editor: : It seems to me that the Dallas Township School Directors are a little bit afraid to let the public know how they transact their busi- ness. That's why they don’t pub- lish accounts of their meetings in your weekly paper, November 4 they had a meeting, I understand, and let bids out for a new bus and there were only two | bids due to the fact that notice for i bids was published only once and that was three weeks ahead of time. Nobody will ever know what the bids were until it leaks out but anybody could have guessed six weeks ago who would get the con- tract. Publicity on these meetings would help to create confidence in the work of the school board rather than harm it, it seems to me. By the people for the people. A Taxpayer. Celebrates Birthday Many friends dropped in to help Mrs. Fred Parry of Pioneer avenue celebrate her birthday last Friday. Mrs. Parry has been ill for several weeks and not able to get out among her friends, THE v 8 Yb 3 I'T’s EASY 10 GET TO! SV UNA DEF Np ELECTRICAL PB ar “ Reasonable Prices: INUDOLPHS' ELECTRIC S¥RVICE 33-35 E. Jackson St. Phone W-B 2-5868 | a. par A Al Courtesy Appreciate America, Inc. years is a political enigma. “TheTotemPole" By M. William Denison ; President, Capitol News Service The shape of things to come in Pennsylvania during the next four Governor Martin, who last Tuesday lambasted Senator Joseph F. Guf- ay, his Democratic opponent, by a flopping 600,000-odd votes, will gradu- ally fade out of the picture in Pennsylvania politics and as Pennsylvania's new U. S. Senator, will take his place within the clouded sphere of National politics. His successor to the helm of the Ship of State, Governor-elect James H. Duff, currently Pennsylvania’s able Attorney General, is a man radically different from Governor Martin in many respects. This dif- ference, ironically enough, may lead to trouble for Jim Duff. One of the differences is “‘politic- al acumen’—or the handle any situation that arises with the proper degree of finesse. Governor Martin, an old hand at the game, has learned this art fair- ly well by now—as his 600,000 majority ably bears out. Governor-elect Duff, whose home is in Carnegie, is a blunt, out- spoken and forthright man, mor- mally not given to platitudes and it is doubtful if he will take the time and trouble to smooth out little ripples that appear on the political waters from time to time. So far it simply has not been his mature. So far his political office-holdings have not demanded this type of leadership. As Attorney General his sharp, direct and clear-cut mannerisms were in order and none can deny that he handled the legal affairs of the Commonwealth with splendid dispatch and thoroughness. ~ But the Governorship cannot be handled in the same way. It is too big. It demands more diplomacy than forthrightness. That is why the shape of things to come in Penn- sylvania is a political enigma. One of the main points on which GOP leaders harped during the .| past campaign was ‘Jim Duff you've got to come down to earth.” By that they meant forget the termin- ology of legal phrases during the campaign and stick to common, everyday usages of the. English language. That is what he will have to continue to do throughout his tenure of ‘office as Governor. Complicated utterances were in or- der in his job as Attorney General —but not as Governor. It should be remembered that Duff was a compromise candidate. He was not the out-and-out candi- date of the party or party leaders. Months ago when the selection of a candidate was the primary con- cern of Republicans, the various factions of the Republican Party each had their candidate. For the sake of party harmony, the name of James H. Duff was advanced as a compromise candidate—by mone other than Governor Martin. And that is why today a truly profes- sional politican is not the Gover- nor elect. When the Legislature convenes in January, he will have the back- ing of a politically-favorable Legis- lature ruled by Republicans but even this can create a breach and rupture if the Governor does not ability to]. handle the legislative demands dip- lomatically— and Jes, with com- promise, iShould he incur the wrath of the Legislature through dogma- tic persistence his individual ideals | and aims (as against that of his party), trouble will hound him at évery turn—as has already hap- pened in Washington under similar circumstances. The Governorship is a job of give and take. It is not dictatorial and it is mot bureaucratic. While the position carries the rank of No. 1 man in Pennsylvania, it also carries with it certain responsibilities to so- ciety as a whole, and to the political party. The manner in which Gov- ernor-elect Duff handles such mat-' ters will determine his success or failure. Senta Johns Has Ten Lovely Babies Senta, beautiful German short- haired pointer owned by Mr. and Mrs. Dick Johns of Hill View Farm, is the proud mother of ten lovely baby dogs, six boys and four girls. The puppies, now five weeks old have all been sold except one pair that the Johns are thinking of keep- ing themselves, Senta and her mate were bought by Dick when he was serving with the U, iS. Army in Germany and fol- lowed him back to the States. CLAYTON'S TEA ROOM Idetown Open Year Around serving delicious Chicken Dinners Call Harvey's Lake 3152 for reservations A few reservations still available for— Thanksgiving TURKEY DINNER Private Parties Make your reservations now for New Year’s Eve. rd Mr. And Mrs. Brobst To Entertain Tonight Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brobst will entertain at a party this evening. Guests will include Mr, and Mrs. William Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Roth, Mr:and Mrs. Donald E. Davis, Mr, and Mrs. Robert Brown, Miss Phyllis Elston, Wendell Jones, the host and hostess. Eastern Star Banquet Dallas Chapter of Eastern Star is holding a banquet in honor of its Worthy Matron Monday might, No- vember 18 at 6:30 Wat the Irem Temple Country Club. Reserva- tions taken by Mrs, Florence Mal- kemes, Trucksville, and Mrs. Char- lotte Mathers, Trucksville. Reser- vation will close Saturday, Novem- ber 16. Friends are invited. The area of the state of New York is 49,170 square miles. Cooperation Is One Ingredient When filling your prescription we co- operate with your physician to the full, checking with him when neces- sary. When it’s re- liable drug service you want, call 110. EARL'S Drug Store Trucksville x 35 Book Club will meet next Wed- nesday, November 20, at 2 P. M. . This week being Book Week come and see what it is like and to take out a book. There are books display are new books for children. A few interesting new ones are: “Road to Alaska,” “The Kid Came Back,” “The First Woman Doctor,” “The Youngset Wac Comes Home,” book of games for home, school and playground, “Red House Hill,” “The Colesbury Party Book,” ‘Pictures to Grow Up With,” “The Burma Road,” “The Land We Live On,” “Pueblo Playmates,” “The Book For Cowboys,” and many others. Library hours are: Tuesday, 2-6; Thursday, 2-9; Friday, 6-9; Satur- day, 10-6. Please observe these hours as the librarian has a great done when the library is open. No Poet's Corner iri “GOD’S MAGIC” God took His paintbrush And painted a dream, As He caught the laughter { In a little stream. : He painted a land of magic With hues of fall, And captured towering beauty In mountains tall. Then at our feet He placed The grassy sod, While over head a sky of blue Reflecting God. —Florence Adams Smith. Kingston, Pa. Annual Institute Of Local W.C. T. U. The Ninth Annual Institute of the Dallas and Shavertown W. C. T. U. will be held on November 19th, in the Dallas Methodist Church, Mrs. Thomas Bryant, the County President, and other county officers will be guest speakers, The public is invited to both morning and afternoon sessions, the morning sessions starting at 11 A. M. and the afternoon session at 2 P. M. desiring lunch must make reserva- vation are being taken by Mrs, Wil- liam Higgins. THERES 100 MANY GOOD FOLKS IN THIS HERE WORLD FER A FELLER 10 ASSOCIATE WITH THEM @ Universal Features Co. 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