= N's. ~~ Oo ® a0 Me. W Lom R Sn 000 —n PAR ® WD vv W 3. Free Lawyers BO? an ag sit“ WASHINGTON— The latest 90 right-to-lawyer decision by the 2:' Supréme Court last week should 2i remind Americans that having £ legal rights is not sufficient by Ralph Nader ‘i“'sentation to enforce or defend those rights, regardless of the “ability to'pay. 16° What ‘the Court decided was 7“ that a'person is entitled to a free %' lawyer, even in relatively petty S4crime’ cases, if a prison sen- continues a movement in % American law that began “decisively about a decade ago to ! Jower “the financial barriers ®‘which’ prevent poorer people from . obtaining justice in our 4+ legal system. Recent develop- + ‘ments, mateover, are extending 2 X + this prince beyond the poor avand criminal law area in «Several directions. This grow- ing momentum may thoroughly 2i.0pen the legal system to routine 11: use by Americans who are now <ipractically shut out of it. aa. Group legal services or legal insurance programs are on the threshold of mass adoption « throughout the country, parti- secularly..as part of labor- #remanagement or labor union ini- sy tiatives.. Ag the latest “fringe ;; thenefit” i¥&abor negotiations, prepaid legal services could generate a massive protection of citizen. rights, whether as consumers or taxpayers. Robert W. Meserve, the American Bar Association Pre- sident-elect, stated recently that the majority of citizens, who are of middle-income, seek legal assistance only when forced to by an emergency, pri- marily because of the high price of lawyers. He noted that an ex- perimental prepaid legal ser- vices program in Shreveport, La., involving 600 members of a labor union local paying a small sum per year, offered these workers a choice of lawyers. But there are many disputes and grievances for which law- yers should not be needed. Instead, what is called ‘‘para- legal” assistance is being in- creasingly recognized as a valued approach. In the recent Supreme Court decision, for in- stance, not only did some of the Justices urge the use of quali- fied law students, but the chief attorney for the Justice Depart- ment, Erwin N. Griswold, re- commended that the Court per- mit some non-lawyers, such as clergymen, social workers and community leaders, to re- present persons accused of mis- demeanors in certain situations. His recommendation was not accepted by the Court in this case, but it did foreshadow what is soon to develop. That is, as more non-lawyers take an interest in how the country’s legal system is operating, it will become appar- ent that most people for the vast majority of their grievances cannot use the courts or the agencies to enforce their rights. There are tens of millions of legitimate consumer com- plaints arising out of the pur- chase of automobiles, food, apparel, appliances, insurance and other services every year. Yet the courts and agencies are either too expensive, too time- consuming or too mystifying to be readily available, usable or even visible. Even the small claims courts, come these hurdles, present many of these same obstacles. The Center for Auto Safety in Washington has completed an extensive study of small claims courts around the country which documented deficiencies So serious as to warrant concern over whether these courts are being used more against con- sumers than for the fortunate few consumers who manage to initiate complaints before them. The study recommends that visors’ be attached to each court to advise citizens and that similar advisors be supported to represent complaintants, where Jennie Newman’s name is well-known to at least two gen- erations of doll lovers who have frequented the Back Mountain Memorial Library Auction for «the past quarter of a century. udtraordinaire, fashions the beau- -:tiful doll clothes from the finest wisidks; satins and velvets before Loutfitting them for sale across «ithe auction block each year. u«Her dolls have become collec- tor’s items amd have enjoyed oithe loving celises of innumer- rable doll owners over the years. 4450 In a recent letter to the Dallas 10Pests: Mes Newman reminisced a2iand: thédbmensand’ women "who ti workedo soffliiligently ‘to make His : 7" Dallas Township 7 A two-car collision occurred "June 15 at 8:30 p.m. at the inter- “Section of Route 415 and 42nd “Street, Dallas Township, and “resulted in minor injuries to two teenagers. ’" According to Dallas Township ‘Patrolman Elliott Ide, Walter J. Wesley, 18, of RD 2, Dallas, and ‘two passengers, Sally Kuhnert, 17, and Sandra Kuhnert, 13, both ‘of 42nd Street, were traveling on East 42nd Street in a car registered tq aymond Kuhnert Jr., of the same address. When the Kuhnert vehicle pulled out onto Route 415, it was struck by a late-model foreign-made car of 19 Split Rail Lane, Dallas. Treated at Nesbitt Memorial Hospital wggte the Wesley !'youth, who sad bruises of the forehead, and Sally Kuhnert, ‘Who suffered abrasions of the left knee and contusions of the left forearm. The younger Kuhnert' girl’ complained of . pains in‘the left hand and arm. Another Plate of Ham ’'N Yeggers ~The names of 19 new Ham 'n Yeggers have been added to the Club’s rolls, Mrs. William G. Moss reports The Ham} Yegg Club dues are used to support the Back Mountain Memorial Library Auction, an event this year scheduled for July 7, 8 and 9. New - members - include Marijane Moss Vargo, Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Meister, Dallas Lions Club, Dr. Edward Groblewski, Louise Ohlman, Dr. R.C. Post, Robert ‘C. Rinehimer, Howard A. Swain Jr., William L. Wentz, S.A. Dimond, Dr. I. Berger, . J. Gager, Dr. Stanley Hozempa, Samuel D. Michak Jr., Gran: ville F. Miller, Mr. and Mrs George L. Ruckno, Michael J. Stanley, N.J. Molski and Herbert J. Morris. the Auction the ‘place where old friends meet.” She writes: “This is the 26th year for me, and what glorious memories I have, starting with the oldsters who started the Auction— Howard Risley, Myra Risley, Mrs. T. M.B. Hicks, all the: doctors and businessmen. Everyone worked hard and loved it. “I have 25 dolls made this year and they are beauties! I expect to get some baking done, too. “Iwon’t be at the Auction this year due to health reasons, but I 7*#*My love and: best’ wishes to you all.” . All were released. They were taken to the hospital in the Dallas Community ambulance. Vehicular damage was estimated at $2,800. ! A Noxen man was believed to be slightly injured after a one- car accident Sunday night at 10 p.m., but asked to be taken to his home rather than to a hospital. Police records show that Corey E. Scott, 39, of RD 1, Noxen, was traveling north on Route 309 when he lost control of the automobile he was driving. The machine left the right hand side of the roadway and struck three guard rails. Patrolman Carl Miers was the investigating officer. Jackson Township An early Sunday morning accident on Hillside-Huntsville Road resulted in injuries to a young Shavertown resident. Police Chief Robert Cooper reported Michael J. Grun- downski, 22, of 16 Ellis Ave., Shavertown, was treated at Nesbitt Memorial Hospital for cuts of the right éye and eyelid, chin ‘and knee. Grundowski was reported going north, about 3:45 a.m. when his jeep left the roadway and crashed into a tree on the passenger’s side. The mishap took place about 1,000 feet north of Farmers Inn. Assistant Chief Donald Jones helped with the investigation. Another accident occured in Jackson Township early Sunday evening when an automobile driven by Thomas Kennedy, 20, of RD 1, Kunkle, failed to make a curve at Chase Corners and tration offices are being recom- mended by - specialists as an additional solution to the pro- blem of “little unjustices.” The largest frontier for pro- viding legal services remains the local, state and federal regulatory agencies. In 1970 the Federal Trade ‘Commission ruled that defendants unable to afford lawyers are entitled to legal counsel furnished by the government. The next step would be to provide similar ser- vices to indigent citizens. These are very sound trends. Rights without representation to enforce or defend them are very often paper rights that feed disrespect for the law. Traffic Safety Campaign Set “WE WANT YOU . . . to be alive on July 5!” This is the eighth consecutive year of this theme for a Fourth of July traffic safety campaign launched in advance of the holi- day weekend by the American Legion, Department of Penn- sylvania, in cooperation with the State Transportation De- partment’s Bureau of Traffic Safety. In announcing the statewide safety campaign today, State Legion Commander William G. Kays, Dunmore, pledged an all- out effort on the part of his or- ganization to save lives and stated that the theme of the campaign will be featured in 225,000 leaflets to be distributed to motorists, beginning June 30 and continuing through Indep- endence Day. Mr. Kays, in explaining the selection of the theme, said: ‘‘In this, our eighth year of the program, we feel it most appro- priate that we emphasize YOU, the motorist, in our concern for safety.” Letter to Editor Dear Editor: During the weekend of June 3 and 4 we had the occasion of visiting the ‘Back Mountain” area and participating in the Back Mountain Motorcycle Endurance Run. Of course the entire area is beautiful and we enjoyed the scenery. But, we would like to take this opportunity to thank hospitality and friendliness, not to mention the use of much private land that make these events possible. We are only a fraction of the thousands of enthusists who believe ~motorcycling is the Thanks very much to the pavement. The vehicle rolled into a nearby field. The driver was examined at Nesbitt Memorial Hospital and released. The 6:15 p.m. accident was investigated by Chief Cooper, Assistant Chief Donald Jones and Patrolman Andy Kasko. for a fine event, and thanks to the Back Mountain residents for a memorable weekend. Hope to see you next year. RON DUREN BUD DOUGHERTY BILL BOWDEN Wilmington, Delaware ~~ Ralph Nader and Hugh Downs as well as 25 other na- tionally known authorities in the fields of agriculture, ecology, environment and state, regional and community planning will tackle the problems of land policy June 29-30 in Harrisburg. Both Nader and Downs will address an assemblage of re- presentatives from states throughout the nation attending the National Conference on Land Policy at the Penn Harris Motor Inn. The two-day session, called by Pennsylvania’s Governor Milton J. Shapp, will probe the role states can play in establish- ing sound policies to insure the best management and use of land for everyone. Harrisburg’s Mayor Harold Swenson will convene the con- ference at 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Gov. Shapp will introduce Ralph Nader. The first of four specialized sessions will begin at 10 a.m. This session, ‘“The State’s Role Vis-A-Vis the Federal Role in Land Resource Policy Develop- ment,” will respond to a paper written especially for the con- ference by Marion Clawson, Resources for the Future, Washington, D.C. Responders will be Walter R. Bauman, mayor of Middleton, Wis.; Brooks Hays, former U.S. Senator and chairman of the North Carolina Human Rela- tions Commission; George Nez, director of the Land Use Plan- ning Federation of Rocky Mountain States, Denver, Col.; and William Rafsky, president, Philadelphia Bicentennial Corp. Colorado Congressman Wayne Aspinall, chairman of the U.S. House of Representa- tives’ Interior and Insular Affairs Committee, will speak at the noon luncheon. The second session, ‘Land Resource Control Techniques Available to States,” starting at 1:45 p.m., will examine a paper written by Philip Hammer, pre- sident of Hammer, Greene, ington, D.C., planning firm. Responders to Hammer's paper will be Fred Bosselman, Chicago attorney and co-author of the book, “The Quiet Revolu- tion in Land Use Control’; Paul Davidoff, director of the Subur- ban Action Institute, White Plains, N.Y.; Laurence Hewes, visiting fellow, Center for the Study of Democratic Institu- tions, Santa Barbara, Calif.; and Albert L. Hydeman Jr., executive deputy secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Community Affairs. The third session, ‘Achieving - Balanced Use of Land Related Resources so as to Enhance the Quality of Life,” starting at 4 p-m., will discuss a paper written by Theodore Broida, president of Spindletop Re- search Center, Lexington, Ky. Responders will be Samuel C. + Jackson, general assistant sec- iretary of the U.S. Dept. of Hous- John Rahenkamp, president of the Philadelphia-based plan- ning firm of Rahenkamp Sachs Wells and Associates; Ann Louise Strong, professor of city and regional planning at the University of Pennsylvania, and Paul D. Spreiregen, Wash- ington, D.C., architect, planner and author. Summarizing the three sessions will be Gordon Lippitt, chairman of the board of Pro- ject Associates, Washington, D.C. : Hugh Downs will address the evening banquet at 7:30 p.m. The Temple University String Quartet will entertain. Friday’s meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. with the fourth session, ‘‘Systems and Methods for Land Resource Policy Development’ and responses to a paper written by Philip Lewis, professor of landscape archi- tecture at the University of Wis- consin. Responders will be Richard Ericson, professor of management, George Washing- ton University; Jack Kinstling- er, deputy secretary for plan- ning, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation; Robert Lewis, consulting economist, Bomb threats, made during two telephone calls, were directed against Irem Temple Country Club Saturday night. Searches by local police officers failed to turn up any bombs. The first call was received at 6:50 p.m. by Barbara Connolly, Dallas, switchboard operator. “Clear the club; there’s a bomb there,”” came over the line in what the operator thought was a man’s voice. Sign Your Letters It is the policy of this newspaper to publish only letters to the editor which are signed. We are ‘anxious to hear from our readers, but we receive many which are un- signed. We are in receipt of a letter regarding the abortion can do so only if the writer sends us his or her name. Several Back Mountain police departments answered the alarm, as did the State Police. Dallas Township Patrolman Carl Miers was in charge of the investigation, assisted by Kingston Township Patrolman ‘William Pugh, Dallas Borough Patrolman Clifford Foss and Special Patrolman. Harry Wesley of Lehman Township. State Troopers were Ronald Ramage and Russell Bigus. A search of the main dining area was made; also the ad- jacent pavillion and exterior of both buildings. While this search continued, a second call came in at 7:30. The second call disrupted for a short time a party in progress. United Penn Bank was hosting a party for 300 guests, who left the premises while a second search was initiated. Again, no bomb was found. Police officers finally left the club at 9:30 p.m. i A 7 Washington, D.C. and Alan M. Voorhees, transportation and urban planning consultant, McLean, Va. Les This, presi- dent of Project Associates, will summarize the final session and will give the entire conference luncheon. Governor Shapp will close the conference, challenging all of the states to take the lead in promoting land policy legisla- tion and decision-making in- stead in promoting land policy legislation and decision-making instead of expecting action in this very complex governmen- tal area only on the national and local levels. Although the conference is an invitational meeting, a limited quantity of tickets for Ralph Nader’s address and the ban- quet featuring Hugh Downs may be purchased from confer- ence headquarters at the Penn- sylvania Department of Agri- culture. DAMA Corrects Erroneous Listing Dallas Area Municipal Authority has released the names of 12 persons whose names were filed in error as having liens on their property. These names were published erroneously in a daily newspaper, according to the D.A.M.A. secretary. There are no liens on the following properties: Albert and Jacqueline Frantz, 218 W. Center Hill Road, Shavertown; Michael and Judith Skerel, 224 W. Center Hill Road, Shaver- town; Howard and Catherine Mordan of Millville, owning property in Kingston Township; Robert and Betty Shoemaker, 24 Carverton Road, Trucksville; Wayne and Carol Pettit, 44 E. Franklin St., Shavertown; Robert and Mary Ann Con- sidine, 142 Cedar Ave.; Donald and Dorothy Miller, 36 Orchard St., Trucksville; Arthur Roberts, 26 Hemlock St., Dallas; Anthony Jackowski, 38 Monroe St., Dallas; Dr. Michael Bucan, 8 W. Center St. Shavertown; Margaret Rowett, 95 Columbia Ave., Dallas; and Richard and Jayne Mont- gomery, 66 Hickory St., Annual Fund Drive At Halfway Mark The Annual-Giving Campaign being conducted by the College Misericordia Alumnae Associa- tion has reached nearly 50 per- cent of the projected goal, ac- cording to director of Alumnae Affairs, Mrs. Willard Garey, with over $22,000 raised to date. The campaign has been un- derway since January, ac- cording to Mrs. Garey, but the bulk of contributions are ex- pected to be realized in the campaign this month. A final phase of the annual drive was concluded recently with a special mailing to all alumnae who have not yet responded to campaign inquiries. All monies raised in the cam- paign will be donated to College Misericordia to be used as the college deems necessary. Page 5 It covers all votes of record and reports the position taken on A each measure by the elected official whose name appears | below. ii Daniel J. Flood, 11th Congressional District, Pennsylvania Thursday, June 15, 1972 The first vote of the week came on a motion to agree to a rule (H. Res. 995) making it in order to take up H.R. 12846. This bill authorizes a DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM for addicted members of the Armed Forces at a cost of $90.7 million in each of the fiscal years 1973-76. On the rule: Yeas 303. Nays 0. Rule agreed to, June 12. MR. FLOOD VOTED YEA. Whether to pass H.R. 12846. Yeas 322. Nays 1. Passed, June re od 12. 4 MR. FLOOD VOTED YEA. 5 H.R. 10792 increases to $4.3 billion the anount of financing to small firms that the SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION can have outstanding at any one time during fiscal 1973. Yeas 320. Nays 0. Passed, June 12. d MR. FLOOD VOTED YEA. Whether to pass H.R. 15418 which appropriates $1.7 billion for the activities of the INTERIOR DEPARTMENT and $0.8 billion to fund the operations of such other agencies as the FOREST SERVICE, the BUREAU of INDIAN HEALTH, and the SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION. Yeas 367. Nays 3 Passed, June 13. MR. FLOOD VOTED YEA. me Whether to agree to a motion that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole and take up the appropriations bill “ for the DEPARTMENTS of LABOR and HEALTH, EDUCATION, and WELFARE (H.R. 15417). Yeas 367. Nays 0. Agreed to, June 14. MR. FLOOD VOTED YEA. 3 As finally passed, H.R. 15417 appropriates $28.6 billion for the operations of the H.E.W. and Labor Departments, of which more than $25 billion is for H.E.W. Before being passed by a: record vote, there were votes of record on four proposed amendments, (as follows). The Dennis amendment reduces the funds available for the OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY and HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (H.E.W.) by $20 million. Ayes 160. Noes 206. Amendment rejected, June 15. Si MR. FLOOD VOTED NO. AN The Findley amendment prohibits the payment of the salaries of federal employees who inspect firms employing 25 or fewer persons for compliance with OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY rules. Ayes’213. Noes 154./Agreed to June 15. Wd MR. FLOOD VOTED NO. ond] The Hathaway amendment increases by $364 million the ; funds for programs of the OFFICE of EDUCATION. Ayes 212. 5) Noes 163. Agreed to, June 15. A MR. FLOOD VOTED NO. The Badillo amendment adds $15 million for BILINGUAL : EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. Ayes 143. Noes 205. Amendment 4 rejected, June 15. i MR. FLOOD VOTED NO. On a motion to recommit H.R. 15417 to the Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report it back with a cut of | $1.4 billion in the amount available for spending, the House iw voted: Yeas 137. Nays 209. Rejected, June 15. ¢ MR. FLOOD VOTED NAY. Whether to pass H.R. 15417. Yeas 277. Nays 60. Passed,June 15. A MR. FLOOD VOTED YEA. 7; NATIONAL PEACE POLL: End The War? NATIONAL PEACE POLL Should Congress bring the war to an end by cutting off the funds? YES OJ NO J NAME ADDRESS g TELEPHONE NO. i SEND THIS BALLOT TO:NATIONAL PEACE POLL Box 1621, Washington, D.C. 20013 lees ss samme. On or before June 30th, Congress must make a decision on whether to vote funds for the War in Vietnam. By setting a date to terminate the funds, it can legislate the withdrawal of our forces and insure the return of our prisoners. Or it can vote to continue the war. Your opinion will influence how they will vote. PEACE ALERT USA, 223 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Washington, D.C. 20002. Sen. Harold E. 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