. ge Snowmabiie races, winter carnivals, art and antique shows, . concerts, tennis, dogs, horses, boats, automobiles -- something vania during the month of February. For persons who are looking for something out of the ordinary, there’s groundhog watching in two different counties, Feb. 2, with We entertainment offered throughout the day i in both areas. J? The Black arts exposition is held daily at the Fine Arts Building, State College, West Chester. . Every Saturday in Fayette County, there are snowmobile races, contests open to the public, on Route 40 East of Markleysburg - time is 7-12 p.m. Other events scheduled, according to the Pennsylvania Travel Development Bureau, are: Feb. 1-14: Sixth Annual Greater Pottsville Winter Carnival. Talent show, house decoration awards, snowmobile and ski races, masquerade ball. Pottsville. Feb. ' 1-5: Philadelphia Sport Show - Civic Center, Philadelphia. Feb. 2: Groundhog Day Colebeation - In Punxsutawney crack of dawn. Watch the infamous groundhog emerge from his hole. If he sees his shadow, it’s six more weeks of winter; if he doesn’t see it, spring is nearly here. Food and entertainment offered throughout the day in each community. Feb. 2-4: Antiques Show-Pocono Downs, Route 315 between Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. Feb. 4: Concert - Roberta Peters, Soprano. Rajah Temple, Reading. Feb. 6-10: U.S. Professional Indoor Tennis Championships, ~The Spectrum, Philadelphia. Feb. 6-8: Northeastern Pennsylvania Business Exposition and Start Your Own Business Show. Pocono Downs, Route 315 between Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. Feb. 7: Boat Show, Exhibition. Civic Arena, Pittsburgh. Feb. 8-18: Ice Capades of 1973. Hershey Park Arena, Hershey. Feb. 9-10: Colonial Antiques and Crafts Festival. Sheraton Feb. 9-11: Annual Schaefer Winterfest. Camelback Ski Area, Tannersville. z Feb. 10-11, Feb. 17-18: Luzerne County Winter Happening. Varied events, exhibits, sled dog races throughout Luzerne County. Feb. § tysburg ‘and re-trace his footsteps there. Feb. 15: Harness Racing. Opens at Liberty Bell Park, Philadelphia. teresting sites, institutions and memorablia pertaining to George Washington, ‘Father of our Country”, and first President of the United States. Starts at pone Hall, Philadelphia. Feb. 19-27: Philadelphia Boat SHow. Boats, equipment and _ entertainment on display at the Civic Center, 34th and Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia. Feb. 20-22: Engineer Show. Over 50 trade exhibits relating to industrial and engineering developments. Rainbow Gardens, Erie. Feb. 21-25: Automobile Show. Fair Grounds, York (10 a.m. - 10 p.m.). Feb. 21-25: West Penn Sportsmen’s Show. Civic Arena, Pitt- shurgh. Feb. 22: Washington’s Birthday. Tour Valley Forge in winter. Feb. 25: Festival of Bands. Larry Ferrari, guest organist. Memorial. Hall, Muhlenberg, College, Allentown. Feb. 125 Y i .. Mar @¥ Antiques Show. Woman’ S Club, Bala Avenue and Leveridg Mill Road, Bala Cynwood. #7 » Publick Occurrences Feb. 3 Harveys Lake Township Board of Supervisors will hold their regular meeting at 10 a.m. at the Loyalville United Methodist Church. Feb. 5 The Lake-Lehman Booster Club will meet at 8 p.m. at Bill's Cafe, Sunset, Harveys Lake. Members are urged to attend. Feb. 5 Meeting of the chairmen and publicity committee members for the #Al annual Prince of Peace Antique Show and Sale will be held at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Larry Carson. Feb. 5 d Franklin Township Board of Supervisors will meet at 8 p.m. in the Orange United Methodist Church. Alex Matukitas will preside. Feb. 6 Dallas Township Board of Supervisors will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Dallas Township Municipal Building. Feb. 6 The taxpayers of Harveys Lake will meet at the D. C. Roberts Fire Hall at 8 p.m. All taxpayers are welcome. ‘Feb. 7 A Shelter Management course is scheduled in cooperation with the Wyoming Valley Chapter, Red Cross and Civil Defense at the Chapter House, 156 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre at 7 p.m. Register by calling 823-7161. Feb. 7 The Lutheran Women of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Shaver- town, will hold a homemade vegetable soup sale from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Persons are asked to bring their own containers. Orders will be taken at 696-3280. “Feb. 7 The Women, of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Shavertown, will hold a homemade vegetable soup sale from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. ‘Persons are asked to bring own containers. Orders will be taken at 696-3280. : Feb. 24 Annual parish dance will be held at Gate of Heaven Church, Dallas. The dance, which is scheduled for the hours of 9-1 a.m., will be held in the school auditorium and will be preceded by a * buffet lunch at 11 p.m. .. There has been a change in the telephone num- bers of the Kingston Township Police Department and the Kingston Township Municipal Building. Kingston Township residents are urged to record the new numbers in a convenient Place, They are: DALLAS BOROUGH There was an accident Mon- day on Route 415 about 1500 feet north of the Dallas intersection, investigated by Ray Titus. Fred Schenck, RD 1 Noxen, traveling south on 415, attempted to make a left turn into Winter's Tire car driven by Donald Cragle, RD 1 Sweet Valley, going in the opposite direction, hit him. Late Sunday afternoon, rain and foggy conditions were re- sponsible for a slight collision at the Lake Street and Center Hill Road intersection. Kathleen Walsh, Green Ridge Street, Dunmore, was traveling north ou Lake Street, when her auto Police Report was struck by a car driven by Paul Wyda, RD 1 Harveys Lake, who was proceeding from the intersection.. Mr. Wyda said that he had stopped for the stop sign and pulled out when he could not see any traffic com- ing. There were no injuries. DALLAS TOWNSHIP There was an accident Mon- day afternoon. involving Willis Johnson, 54 Carverton: Road, Trucksville and Edward Endru- sick, RD 3 Dallas. Mr. Johnson was traveling east on Hilde- brant Road, when Mr. Endru- sick who had stopped for the stop sign, pulled out. The two vehicles ‘then collided. Officer Dave Cary. lands, R.N.; Dave Cary. secker and Jim Davies. Boston, Earl Crispell Dale Clark, Earl Crispell. with topping, milk. ice cream, milk. sliced pickles, milk. The last thirty years have witnessed a monumental transition in the country’s convictions regarding war, as was critically demonstrated during the Vietnam conflict. Despite the changing times, a man cannot help but look back at war’s end and measure the worth of his struggle. The last American to ‘die before the Vietnam cease-fire was an Army officer and the father of five children. A close friend described him as a ‘‘very compassionate person.’”’ He died in An Loc, dedicated to re- building the devastated city. Looking back thirty one years ago almost to this date, we can recall another young man who died for his country in another war. Richard Cease, Second Lieutenant and navigator on an Army Air Corps bomber, was the first local boy to lose his life, killed in action somewhere in the Far East. Dick was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Cease. Born in Trucksville Nov. 13, 1915, he a serious ambitious youngster friendships and inspire con- fidence. He was a member of Trucksville Methodist Church where he sang in the choir and was active in young people’s work. His death was the first reported of World War 2 among the hundreds from his generation in the Back Mountain region. While the place of his death was not definitely established, it was believed to have taken place near Java possibly during an air corps assault upon a Japanese invasion fleet in the Macasser Strait. Wherever it was, his friends and family felt sure that he died quietly, fearlessly and with the courage of the man that he was. Mate, don’t mix, is the rule for radial snow tires, says the Tire Industry Safety Council. If you have regular radials on the front axle, don’t put con- ventional snow tires on the rear axle. If you do, it’s like wearing two different kinds of shoe soles, reducing traction, which could cause’ you to Spin out of control. Ted Montross investigated. There were no injuries. Sunday evening Richard Whipple, RD 3 Dallas was in- jured when he lost control of his car on Country Club Road 1000 feet north of the Church Street intersection and skidded into a pole. He was taken to Nesbitt Hospital for: treatment. Patrol- man Lamoreux investigated the accident. On Jan. 25 about 7:25 p.m., there was a slight collision on Church Street at the intersec- tion with E. Center Hill Road. Irene Lindeman, Bowman Street, Kingston pulled out from the stop sign at the intersection in front of Marguerite McCuen, RD 1 Dallas who was traveling north on Church Street. Ms. McCuen was slightly in-! jured. The investigating officer was Carl Miers. KINGSTON TOWNSHIP Last Sunday Terry Campbell RD 3 Dallas was traveling east on Green Road ‘when she lost control of the car, ran off the side of the road and struck a pole about 1500 feet west of Mt. Olivet Road. There were no in- juries. Officers Prutzman and Rozelle were the investigating officers. There was another accident Sunday on Carverton Road when John Pantano, 78 John St., Kingston, was traveling east on Carverton Road and attempted to negotiate a curve when his brakes failed. As he tried to re- gain control, his car struck a tree. Damages totaled $1000. Mr. Pantano suffered minor in- juries. Officers Prutzman and Rozelle investigated. by Ralph Nader WASHINGTON--A few days before Christmas, James E. Mack must have felt he was earning his salary as managing director of the Washington: based Peanut Butter Manufacturers and Nut Salters Association (PBMNSA). He had just mailed a highly con- fidential draft report by the General Accounting Office, the investigative arm of Congress, on the Peanut Price Support Program to the Association’s corporate members. If such members as the Frito-Lay, Standard Brands, General Foods and Procter and Gamble companies didn’t like the GAO’s analysis of this tax- payers’ subsidy program, they could start the political pressures building on selected members of Congress whose opinions the GAO must take seriously. In the meantime, back at the GAO’s offices, officials began to investigate how the draft report was leaked. The report was given to the Department of Agriculture which in turn gave it to its National Peanut Ad- visory Committee. Two -com- panies on the Advisory Com- mittee are also on the Board of Directors of the PBMNSA. It of Mr. Mack. This is one of many examples of industry advisory com- mittees to government agencies operating as early conduits. to companies about possible policy changes or enforcement moves. There are hundreds of industry and other special interest dominated advisory com- You and by Raymond Minor, D.V.M. ‘Doc, why all the shots?” That’s a question every veterinarian hears several times each week. The answer can be illustrated by the story of the woman whose puppies had been vac- cinated when they were ten weeks of age. Just 18 months later, two had died from distemper and the third was hospitalized. She had forgotten that her pets needed ‘‘booster shots’ to keep their immunity at a high level to resist infection. Animals are vaccinated to prevent some of the most serious and common diseases. Dogs may now be vaccinated against four deadly diseases— distemper, hepatitis, lep- tospirosis (a disease of the liver and kidney) and rabies. In cats, vaccinations include feline distemper, pneumonitis and rabies. When you first bring a dog or cat into your home, arrangements should be made with your veterinarian for an initial examination to get your pet off to a good start. At that time, the first inoculation may be given, or scheduled. The proper age for vac- cinations varies with the in- dividual animal and the type of serum or vaccine used. The final decision should be left to your veterinarian. If you are given a dog or cat, or buy one that ‘has had his shots,”’ it is important to determine which shots were given, and when. A newly purchased animal will seldom Your Pet have been given more than temporary protection—usually 10-14 days against distemper, hepatitis and leptospirosis. It is important to remember that every animal is different and no two dogs or cats develop the same degree of immunity following vaccination. No one can be sure that a vaccine, whether for animal or human use, will be 100 percent effective. However, vaccines are effective in most cases. Likewise, a vaccine will seldom confer lifelong immunity. That's why ‘booster shots’ are recommended at prescribed intervals. The intervals for these shots are best determined by your veterinarian. After your pet has been vaccinated, you will be fur- nished with a certificate of vaccination. It is important. Don’t lose it. When planning to travel out of state, check with your veterinarian regarding the for your pet. This may prevent delays on the frip. Regularly scheduled examinations are as important as vaccinations to the good health and well being of your pet. Frequently, both can be scheduled for the same visit. These examinations can nip in the bud diseases or other problems “and: are the most economical way to assure the health of your dog or cat. The result will be greater other disorders and a longer, happier and more useful life for your pet. A Retired "Senior Citizens Volunteer Program (RSVP) has been approved for Luzerne and Wyoming Counties. It offers retired people over 60 new and | varied opportunities to serve ! their community: in a meaningful way. The RSVP Program matches interests, ‘preferences and concerns of volunteers with child care centers, schools, nursing homes, hospitals ‘and other community-service ) agencies. There are no . income limitations for RSVP Volun- teers, and actual expenses for transportation and meals may be requested. The Program is funded by ACTION, the national center for voluntary action. It is ad- ministered as a function of Luzerne County Bureau for the Aging through the United Services Agency (USA), of Luzerne and Wyoming Coun- ties; a special demonstration project. of the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. Individuals who would like to offer their services as RSVP Volunteers should contact Bob Gordon at 822-8535. Roadways (continued from PAGE ONE) In Dallas, the only Back Mountain School District which must decide when to begin the additional busing, Mr. Jenkins disclosed that the school board had indicated earlier that it would comply with the new guidelines ‘‘when they are made available.” Whether that means now or next year remains to be seen. mittees throughout the federal government. Their taxpayer- paid staffs number over 3,000 persons. The interest groups represented on these com- mittees have preferential ac- cess to the councils of govern- ment and are consulted to an extent that often they make government policy. Former Congressman - John Monagan (D., Conn.) called them ‘‘the fifth arm of the government.” He observed that “an invitation to advise can by subtle steps confer the power to regulate and legislate.” Agribusiness companies sit on Department of Agriculture advisory committees; in- surance companies and banks sat on the Civil Aeronautics Board’s financial advisory committee before it was ex- posed and disbanded; corporate polluters dominate the National Industrial Pollution Control Council; and 16 industry ad- visory committees to the White House’s Office of Management and Budget have strongly determined the kinds of surveys and questionnaires that regulatory agencies want to send to these very industries. For years, the meetings of these committees had been closed to the public. After consumer protests, meetings are finally public but the decisions are now made beforehand in secret: A new law, effective January 5, 1973, is supposed to open up to the public more of these ad- visory committee meetings, transcripts made available for citizens. The law has loopholes, however, which leave much of its practical effect in the hands of presidential and depart- mental discretion.: Nor does this new legislation resolve the dilemma which the GAO has gotten itself into with its policy of letting certain parties look at its draft in- vestigative reports. Nearly ten years ago the GAO’s reports weie more specific and hard- hitting. Then Rep. Chet Holifield led a crackdown, in- spired by the defense in- including specific criticisms of companies and their executives the last several years, GAO has become inhibited and, in a sense, cowed. It now permits industry groups or companies to look at confidential reports if they are named in them or if legislative changes are recommended or if com- pany records are reviewed. These standards can be in- terpreted in an unfair manner. For example, the GAO could have shown Lockheed its draft investigative report but not to Henry Durham, a former Lockheed production super- visor whose charges led to the GAO’s investigation. If the company’s reputation was on the line, so too was Mr. Durham's. Similarly, the GAO completed a preliminary report on the Department of Tran- sportation’s auto safety en- forcement program and gave it to the auto companies for" review. No auto: safety con- sumer groups were permitted similar. access. Finally, because the GAO routinely makes its reports available in - preliminary form to the agencies whose programs it is analyzing, it is very difficult to keep the reports out of the hands of interested companies whose Washington represen- tatives are close to agency employees. In ‘recognition of these problems, the GAO’s. chief, Elmer B. Staats, says his agency is ‘‘in the process of reviewing our policy with respect to making draft reports available to outside groups for comment.” It'is hoped that he consumer, taxpayer and other public interest groups. The weekend slaughter of 81 female deer at the Plum Brook NASA station in Sandusky, Ohio, will help to determine whether a birth control pill de- veloped by Ohio State Univer- sity zoologists will keep the deer population under control, ac- cording to an Associated Press story in the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Since hunting is prohibited at the 8,000-acre installation, deer overpopulation has been a ser- ious problem there. In the past, the federal agency arranged for the yearly trapping of 500 deer, which the state transported to areas where hunting is permit- ted. The pills, composed of melen- gestrol acetate, were implanted in marked does and fawns last October by an OSU doctoral candidate, Ronald L. Bell. The pill’s efficacy will be deter- mined by a study of the repro- ductive organs of the slain deer. One NASA official, comment- he hopes the experiment will lead to a better method of deer population control to replace the ‘‘mass hunts’ employed at other installations in the past. The spring session of training for the Luzerne County Civil Defense was initiated Jan. 12. A medical Self-Help course with 53 students is now ‘underway, and Jan. 24 marked the beginning of an Auxiliary Police course at Parrish Hall, Wilkes College. Detective Sgt. Walter A Shelter Management course is scheduled for Feb. 7 in cooperation with the Wyoming Valley Chapter, Red Cross and Civil ‘Defense at the Chapter House, 156 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre at 7 p.m. There. is ‘a great need for shelter managers. for disaster operations, and we urge local directors to have a minimum of Shooting (continued from PAGE ONE) iHluminating light. I think something’s going to pop. real soon on this case,” Chief Titus told the. Post Tuesday afternoon. ‘There are several coincidences which we're in the process of checking out now.” The ' incidents eccurred exactly one week apart—both at approximately 10:30 p.m. The bullet which struck Mr. Hall continued straight through his leg; efforts to recover the bullet with a metal detector proved unsuccessful. Dallas Borough ' Patrolman Sev Newberry is conducting the investigation, assisted by State Trooper Joseph Kwak. course. Albert Edwards, County staff assistant, will be the in- structor with assistance from Red Cross personnel. All courses presented are in cooperation with the Institute of Regional Affairs, Wilkes-« College, Andrew Shaw, director. SE Registration for the Shelter Management course can be made by calling the Red Cross Chapter House at 823-7161. Dallas School Sponsors Game Tuesday afternoon students and some members of the faculty held a basketball game in the gymnasium of the Dallas Intermediate School, all proceeds of which will be turned over to the Wyoming Valley United Fund. Gerald Wycallis, principal, said that four boys approached him for permission to hold this special community concern project. They were students from the sixth grade classes of Mrs. Joseph Borton and Catherine Tasco. The principal and teachers emphasized that it was solely the idea of the students. There was no set entrance fee. Each fourth or fifth grader could donate what they wished. Subscribe To The Post
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