—————— = re—— TR A ——— ——1 pp _—_ EDITORIALS --- ing a parade is a big big job and peo- ple with big big hearts must tackle the undertaking. Actually, neither few people nor a small group can be responsible for a Mount Joy has two parades each year—one for Memorial Day and one for Halloween! And, it’s hard to say which is the most interesting! Each in its own way is a big ev- ent. But Thursday night's event prov- ed to be one of the best — either in daylight or dark. The weatherman was as coopera- tive as it is possible at this time of year and the marchers and the crowds all were in fine form to par- ade and to enjoy. Kids of all ages — big ones and little ones -— entered into the spirit of the non-patriotic, non-religious ev- ent and with true pagan enthusiasm helped to usher out the summer and fall season and to set the stage for old man winter. But, the idea here is to point out that parades do not ‘just happen.’ Conceiving, organizing and stag- If You Would Write - - Would you like to write to your stale or federal representatives in Har- risbtirg or Washington? Here are their addresses: FEDERAL Sen. Hugh D. Scott, Room 260, Sen- ate Office Building, Washington, D. C. 20515. Sen. Richard S. Schweiker, Room 4317, Senate Office Building, Washington D. C. 20515. Rep. Edwin DI. Eshleman, 416 Cannon House Office Bldg., Washington, D. C 20515.. STATE Senator Richard A. Snyder, Box 21, State Senate, Harrisburg, Pa. 17120. Sen. Clarence F. Manbeck, Freder- icksburg R1, Pa. 17026. Rep. Harry H. Gring, Reinholds, Pa. 17569. Rép. Sherman L. Hill, 201 Manor Av. Millersville 17551. Rep. Jack B. Horner , 23-A S. Market St., Elizabethtown 17022. Rep. Marvin E. Miller, 501 Valley Rd, Lancaster 17601. Rep. Harvey C. Nitrauer, 125 South Street, Myerstown, Pa., 17067. Rep. John C. Pittenger, N. West End Ave. Lancaster 17603. parade. It takes a big, enthusiastic and willing-to-work group such as the Mount Joy Lions to dream of a parade and to finally see it through until the last prize is awarded and the last band paid. In fact, staging a parade is such a big job that it actually is necessary that the community become involved. From financing, to policing, to judg- ing, even cleaning up the litter, a parade is for everyone in the com- munity. But, to the Lions, for their pro- motion of the parade and actually getting it on stage, we say thank you and we believe that the community as a whole believes that the GR mattoween activity is worth the effort. Thought of the Week -- What is a home? It is a roof to keep out the rain. Four walls to keep out the wind. Floors to keep out the cold. Yes, but home is more than that. It is the laugh of a baby, the song of mother, the strength of a fa- ther. Warmth of loving hearts, light from happy eyes, Kindness, loyalty, comradeship. Home is first school and first church for young ones, where they learn what is right, what is good, and what is kind. Where they go for comfort when they are hurt or sick. Where joy is shared and sorrow eased. Where fathers and mothers are loved & respected. Where children are wanted. Where the simplest food is good enough for kings because it is earned. Where money is not so impor- tant as loving - kindness. Where even the teakettle sings from happiness. That is home. God bless it. — Ernestine Schuman-Heink Last Line This Week ... A young lady stepped into a drug- store and asked how to take a dose of castor oil without tasting it. The druggist said he’d look up some sug- gestions, but meanwhile, would the young lady like a refreshing lemon- ade The Mount Joy BULLE LIN | MOUNT JOY, PENNA. 17552 Published Weekly on Wednesdays Except Fourth of July Week and Christmas Week (50 Issues Per Year) 11 EAST MAIN STREET, MOUNT JOY, PENNA. 17552 In the heart of fabulous Lancaster County Richard A. Rainbolt Editor and Publisher Subscription Rate—$3.00 per year by mail ° $3.50 Outside Lancaster County Advertising Rates upon request. Entered at the post office at Mount Joy, Penna, as second class mail under the Aet of March 3, 1879. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1969 WASHINGTON REPORT Congressman Edwin D. Eshleman 16th District—Pennsylvania Nearly everyone is aware of” the tremendous power held by the news media. All elements of the media — newspapers, radio, televis- ion and magazines — play a big role in the shaping of public opinion. The business of passing along information to the public necessarily carries with it some ability to influence public thinking. In a republic, that ability is power because our national policy grows out of what the people think. In recent years, a concern has emerged about the use of this power of the press in the United States. Time and again, it has been prov. en that most people accept as true that which they read in newspapers and magazines, see on television or hear on the radio. But, what if the “truth” is slanted? What if some particular view point is elicited by the way in which the news is presented? What if. as in advertising, the media are used to sell a select group of ideals out of the many which are avail- able? Such a condition cer- tainly would seem to be an abuse of power. Just by raising questions, I may have implied that the news is not as honest as it might be. While that is a technique which has been used with some success by some national reporters late- ly, I don’t mean to say that all the news is distorted. Most of the media are not abusing their power. Most try to do an honest job of presenting the facts. Since I readily admit that the majority of newsmen are reputable, you might be tempted to ask why there is concern about the power of the press. The answer can be found in some dis- turbing signs which daily become more noticeable. One sign is the expanded use of the technique that I applied above — ask ques- tions, imply wrongdoing, but never really prove anything one way or the other. An- other sign is the increased preoccupation with the idea that the only big news is bad news. Still another sign, and perhaps the most distur- bing one, is the willingness of the media to simplify ev- ery issue by dividing it in- to two unaiterably opposed camps. I would like to pursue that third point a little because ils an important one. Asyou follow the news, you soon could become convinced that everyone has two sides and only two sides. The war de- bate has the hawks against the doves. The generation gap pits adults against youth. Each national issue seems to have only two extremes. The trouble with that kind of news coverage is that it ignores two basic facts. First, decisions are most often (Turn to page 3) SWEETIE PIE “There was a phone call—something about a sweepstakes ticket you had! | told him our tickets were for the basketball game and he hung up!”
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