pont PANIC i ; \ VN EDITORIALS --- uating class attempting to dream up A great deal of criticism has been leveled at Franklin and Marshall col- lege concerning the circumstances surrounding its recent commencement exercises — no “Star Spangled Ban- ner; Mickey Mouse suits, etc etc. Locally, the furor centers on the local college. But, be aware that simi- lar situations have occurred across the country. They have happened at liberal schools, at conservative schools and at those which would be called middle-of-the road. One mid-west school which by any standard would be expected to sedate and traditional saw large, white “peace symbols” blossom out and appear unexpectedly upon the black robe sleeves just as graduates moved forward to receive their diplo- mas. Stunts have been traditional at some schools for years and years, each grad- If You Would Write - - Would you like to write to your state or federal representatives in Har- riscburg 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, Washingion 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. Rep. 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. Or, Call the Mayor - MAYOR Henry R. Zerphey Call 653-2289 some kind of “horse play” which would be different, amusing, enter- taining and perhaps just a tiny bit shocking. We recall once, at an outdoor com- mencement of a big, big state univer- sity, how seniors of the law school secreted under the folds of their volu- minous graduation gown dozens and dozens of colorful gasfilled balloons. On signal, all were released into the air to drift skyward and off into the distance on the June breeze. At some of the U.S. service schools, even, there is traditional departure from the solemnity of the occasion as the graduates toss their caps in the air and for a moment display boyish exuberance. It is not at all unusual for friends and relatives to clap and cheer as “their” graduate is handed his diplo- ma. . The “last man” — academically speaking the lowest ranking member of the class—at some commencements is given a big cheer and special treat- ment. But, all of these are in good fun, without spite, malice or rancor. All are “special” recognitions of the ac- complishments of the day. Some of the 1970 meddling into the plans and into the traditions of the colleges and universities may be within the confines of good clean sanc- tioned “funnin’ ” But, we suspect that a great part of the departure from the norm is intentional disruption. Display of the peace symbol (which in itself is a pagan sign of the devil— called the “broken cross”) is outside the bounds of adding a little spice to the occasion, only Commencements, 1970 style — not . in colleges and uiversities but even in some high schools—have gone out- side the boundries of good taste. They have become embarrasing to parents, alumni and even to part of the facul- ty and student body. The things said and done have been crude, uncouth, unnecessary and offensive—a slap at the educational system which has made possible’ the very achievement which is being rec- ognized. We lay the résponsibility squarely upon the doorstep of the chief admin- istrators of the schools. They are in charge; they are responsible and they are the ones who must answer to an aroused public. Schools — public, private, high school and college — all live by the sanction and support of a very very (Turn to page 3) Entered The Mount Joy BULLETIN 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, at the post office at Mount Joy, Penna., as second class mail under the Act of March 3, 1879. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 1970 WASHINGTON REPORT Congressman Edwin D. Eshleman 16th District—Pennsylvania Despite the predictions of the prophets of doom and gloom, this Nation's economy remains basically strong. The adjustment from a war-dom- inated and war-oriented econ- omy to a peace-oriented econ- omy has produced some im- balances. Putting the brakes on to curb inflation has caus- ed some difficulties in the fin- ancial community. But, while there are politicans trying to make the worst of these few economic facts, the big pic- ture reveals that the economy is holding up very well. The economy is currently in a transitional phase. The fluctuations of the stock mar- ket, the rise in unemployment and the drop in corporate profits are reflections of a transition from an overheated economy to a moderate and acceptable rate of financial growth. Inflation is being ta- pered off without the kind of recession that usually follows a spending spree like that the Nation went on in the Sixties. Like most transitions, this one has its periods of rough going, but the momentary hardships can be understood once the desired results are obtained. In this case, the result desired is an end to skyrocketing prices, The important thing to re- alize is that the anti-inflation efforts are not harming the basic fabric of the economy. Although the unemployment rate is up, total employment reached an all-time high lev- el in March of this year. In addition, today’s unemploy- ment figures compare to the average rate of unemploy- ment prior to the huge Viet- nam buildup. The money available to in- dividuals for spending after allowing for taxes and infla- tion reached the highest rate in history during the (first quarter of this year. This is another sign of a basically sound financial picture. Also, industrial production . rates have declined very little thru- out this whole period of what some people have called econ- omic crisis. The talk of economic critics is a good bit political. In real- itv, fundamental economic stability has been maintained. Meanwhile, we are passing through the first phase of a potentially successful cam- paign against inflation — the phase in which the rate of in- flation slows its rise. The sec- ond phase will see the rate of inflation begin to drop.. At that point, probably toward the end of this year, I would predict that some of the pres- ent economic restraints will be lifted. The lifting of restraints will help assure that the re- cession predicted by the prophets of gloom will not occur. Operating the national ec- onomy is such a complicated business that figures are av- ailable to prove nearly any- one’s point. And during this election year, I would im- agine that nearly any figures that can be used will be used But the figures are not impor- tant as the results. Controll- ing the price rise spiral while sustaining a healthy economic outlook is the present goal. Whether the goal is being reached depends upon those figures you listen to. I am per- sonally more optimistic than the prophets of gloom be- cause I see a real chance for success. COMEDY CORNER “l don’t have any trouble crossing the street mow— they're afraid to run over me!“ a:
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