is poe ‘they are being brushed off; feelings SHORTCOMINGS OF CONGRESS r founding fathers intended that Congress should be a bulwark against centralism in government. ey expected its acts to be an horitative reflection of the col- tive will of the people. ~~ MUCH CRITICISM NOT CONSTRUCTIVE in Congress is to reflect the true “of the people, that will must ‘he expressed continually, frankly, and constructively. As almost any ngressman will confirm, the will the people is being expressed ly partially and imperfectly to- day. To be sure, incoming mail to Gopitol Hill is impressively large, vhile communications from Sena- ors and Representatives to the folks back home are flowing in record volume. But real dialog be- tween members of Congress and he people still leaves much to be sired. = Few indeed are the suggestions ent to Congress which deal con- ; incingly and objectively with to- y's problems. But in this era of swift communications, expanding dustrialization, and multiplying government functions and programs, groan is showered with ecriti- . much of it not construc- 'ROCEDURES NEED UPDATING Certain it is that Congress is owed, and sometimes bogged wn, because of the rigidity of its edication to tradition. If you really ; vant to plead your views personally ‘a bill before a congressional com- ttee, you'll find it relatively easy ‘get the nod to present yourself. ut be prepared for delays, and ossibly postponements, in your ap- yearance date and time; for com- nittees meet mostly about mid- ‘morning and adjourn by noon when the Senate and the House convene. Sessions are short, hurried, often superficial. For lack of time, informed and meaning citizens are rushed h.” Some get the impression bruised, these people become dis- couraged. Often they never again return to (Capitol Hill, leaving the committee hearings to the profes- sional lobbyists who survive and thrive because they are Johnny-on- the-spot and persistent in their pleadings. DYNAMISM AND THE SENIORITY SYSTEM Gone — perhaps forever — are the really strong Speakers of the House who almost single-handedly made a good deal of the congres- sional history of yesteryear. But Congress is still blessed with numer- ous men of stature — capable, ar- ticulate, and often highly individ- ualistic. The colorful flavor of by- gone years may or may not be re- captured, but the dynamism should be retrievable. Some claim the ills of Congress stem mostly from the so-called seniority system which provides that committee assignments, chair- manships, and influence generally depend on length of service. This assumes that the incompetents in Congress manage to be re-elected “ad infinitum.” Criticism of the seniority system also suggests that Congress is “old and tired.” Not so. The median age of all members of Congress is 55 (Senators 59, Representatives 52.) WHERE CONGRESS FAILS Sen. Russell B. Long of Louisiana has proposed that the Senate estab- lish a dial-a-vote system that would permit absent members to record themselves by telephone when im- portant roll calls are being taken. Hidebound as Senators are to tradi- tion, there is no early hope that they will adopt such a precedent- shattering idea. But Sen. Long's proposal does focus attention on the fact that Congress clings to voting procedures and members’ courtesies that are archaic and time-consuming. Unlike so many state legislatures, congress so far has failed to use electronic voting devices which could speed its work. Congress’ most dismal failure lies TrucK ~ “PRESCRIPTIONS CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED" I PHARMACY | HARRY HOLAK R. P.,B.Sc. SVILLE Prone DALLAS 696- LTroauts 836.2222 ec 1 m———t + 2 A Ss 0 Todd E. Richards Is Honored At Albright Todd E. Richards, son of Mr. and | Mrs. Edward Richards, Trucksville, was one of 175 Albright College students to receive dean's list hon- ors for the second semester, 1967- 1968, according to Dr. Robert E. McBride, - academic dean. Included in the current list are 61 graduates, 47 juniors, 45 sophomores, and 25 freshmen. To be named to the dean's honor list, a student must achieve an academic average of 3.25 or higher for the period. Todd, an English major, is a member of the sophomore class: at Albright. ' Dallas Borough Class To Hold Reunion July 20 Class of 1943 of the Dallas Bor- ough High School will hold its 25th reunion on Saturday, July 20 at the Castle Inn. The class would like to extend an invitation to all Dallas Borough High School graduates who are interested in renewing old ac- quaintances to drop in at the Castle any time after 8:30 p.m. The plan- ning committee consists of Mrs. Robert Price, Mrs. Ernest Thomas and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown. Sponsors Social Lake-Lehman Band The Lake-Lehman Band Sponsors will hold an ice-cream social Sat- urday, July- 20 at the Ross Elemen- tary School, starting at 5 o'clock. Featured . will be home-made ice cream in five flavors-vanilla, choco- late, strawberry, banana and pine- apple; also wimpies, hot dogs, coffee and soda. This is the first of the fund- raising projects scheduled for the 1968-69 year and a good attendance is hoped for. in its seemingly superficial handling of its chief responsibility — the enactment of laws. 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PRE-FABRICATED SECTIONS With Directions We will assemble for you. 7 FTL. HIGH WALK-IN BLDG. BIG 4 FT. DOOR Comes in Many Sizes — r THE DALLAS POST, THURSDAY, JULY 18, 1968 Deater Family Holds Twenty Seventh Reunion At Stull The 27th Annual Deater Reunion !and Julie, Mr. and Mrs: Leroy But- was held in the grove, at Stull, on June 29th. Those who attended were: Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Perrin of Johnson City, N.Y.; Mrs. Vincent | Miraballa, Berkshire, N.Y., Mr. and M's. Harvey Deater, Christine and Larry, Lansdale; Mr. and Mrs. Rius- sell Deater, Susan Eileen and Steve, Binghamton, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Deater and Tanya, Mr. and ler, Balle, Lee and Windy, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Montross and Cindy, Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Wiomer, Rick and Alvin, from Noxen; Mr. and Mrs. Steve Chisarick, Beaumont; Mr. | Robert Hering, Bobby, Tim, Lisa, Candor, N.Y. Friends of the family who attend- ed were Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Jones, Ruby Scouten, Mr. and Mrs. Jap Mrs. John Wilson, Gary and Cork, | Kocher, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Freeman, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Adams, Carol Louise and Nancy, Nescopeck; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Rudolph, Betty | Debbie Eddie and Ray, Gary Bernstein, Don Mensinger, Joe Taylor, Ellen Brown, Hartzel, Phil McKenna, Lou, Jerry, Pine (City, N.Y.; Mr. and | Harry Sisco, and Myrtle Lowe, Mrs. Robert Sorber, Claude, Alice First Session At Camp Onawandah Eighty-nine Girl Scouts from Penn’s Woods Council are partici- pating in the first session of camp- ing at Onowandah, located along the Susquehanna River, 26 miles from Wilkes-Barre below Tunkhan- nock on Route 309. Daily agendas include such activ- ities as swimming, canoeing and hiking; crafts and nature study; endless variety of games; badge work; living in tents and partici- pating in cookouts. The different units of Girl Scouting have program features suitable to interests of the four age levels -- Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes and Seniors. Camp director is Marjorie Mayer of Pittsburgh, who announced cam- pers are under the leadership of a fully-trained and -qualified staff. Counselors have ‘been selected not only. for their experience and back- ground, but also for their interest in young people. Waterfront activ- ities are under the direction of American Red Cross trained per- sonnel. Established Camping as done at Onawandah ‘is a community of young people guided, not domin- ated, hy adults. It is a real life situation for practicing democracy in action. It also is an ideal place to learn how to get along with people who are not only new, but who may have entirely - different backgrounds, since the campers represent a cross-section of the Girl Scouts within the six-county juris- diction of Penn's Woods Council (Luzerne, Columbia and parts of Carbon, © - Schuylkill, . Northumber- land and Wyoming). Established | veterinarians, Zed Veterans Civil Service Applications Open Applications are now open for State government veterinary logists, and poultry pathologists, the State Civil Service Commission announced. Harry P. Griffiths, SCSC execu- tive director, said mo written test is required. These are specialized positions in the Pennsylvania De- partment of Agriculture's regional offices at Harrisburg, Erie, Evans City, Hollidaysburg, Lansdale, Leb- anon, Linden, Tunkhannock, Wilkes-Barre, and Summerdale. Salaries range from $9,923 to $12,- 675. Applicants must possess a doc- tor's degree from an approved school of veterinary medicine and be licensed fo practice in Penn- sylvania. Graduate students who camping also gives training in learn- ing how to live away from home and family and from the troop. Present session at Camp Oma- wandah~ will conclude on July 20. Two additional sessions planned for the Established Camp are as fol- lows: July 21 through August 3; and August 4 through August 17. Registrations for each of the ses- sions must be made ‘two weeks prior to the starting date. Informa- tion and camp brochures are avail- able from the Council Offices lo- Jcated at 383 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston. Local people attending the camp for the first session are Debra Sue Bulford, Foster Street; Megan De- laney, Norton Avenue; Fern May Egliskis, RD 1, Box 354; Ellen Park- er, Westminster Drive, RD 1; and Cathy Stella, RD 2, Box 81. positions as | patho- | éxpect to receive their degree with- in 6 months of the date of the ap- plication. are eligible. who claim college training mu submit a college transcript or facsimile with their application. To be eligible for weterinary and poultry pathologist, candidates also need one year of experience in the research and diagnosis of dises affecting livestock and poultry. U.S. citizenship and Pennsylvania resi- dents have been waived for these classes. Applicants | st DALLAS, PENNSYLVANIA | David Caffrey Serves Off Coast Of Vietnam Seaman David N. Caffrey, USN, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. "Caffrey, Division Street, Shaver- town, is serving aboard the guided missile cruiser USS Boston off the coast of Vietnam. | While serving off the coast of Vietnam, his ship provides gunfire | support to U.S. and Allied ground forces against the. enemy. Beach SATURDAY and SUNDAY Nr Ag ba Madigan Spt 3 Re . killer instead Ls the broad..” UNIVERSAL PRESENTS in TECHNICOLOR <" ay Ta [oT RICHARD WIOMARK HENRY FONDA INGER STEVENS PLUS DOUG MCCLURE - NANCY KWAN -Nopodys Perfeot 4 A UNIVERSAL PICTURE « TECHNICOLOR® Starts 8:45 — Adults Adm. 75¢c Movies Every Sat. and Sun. — Beach Open Every Day 8S out of 10 New Homes Enjoy Gas Heat Builders know it’s easier to sell a home when prospective buyers find what they want. 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