BR YX 4 Wy 4p 44 AN. Ht A \ HY ve oy / Just Another American Dream?) && ER u L ail] fd / UA Lb Lt : Yi Nl Emig Kg su l) ( / EDITORIALS --- A new surge of endeavor directed toward lowering the voting age is be- ing exerted in this country! The emphasis upon youth has sparked the movement and many peo- ple are leaning favorably in the di- rection of dropping the age from 21 to 18. On the other hand, there are a great many people who feel that the youngsters have not reached a respon- sible age at 18 and are not yet ready to cast their vote. We happen to stand with the latter group, believing that judgment and responsibility come with more matur- ity and more experience. One of the principal reasons for lowering the voting age centers in the argument that “If an 18-year-old is old enough to fight for his country, he is old enough to vote!” That sounds as if it is a sound val- id argument. And, perhaps to a very If You Would Write - - Would vou like to write to your state or federal representatives in Har- risburg 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 Ib. 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 R1l, 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. Miiler, 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 small extent, it is. Yet, the argument fails to stand the bright light of close inspection. Just because a lad is big enough, strong enough, tough enough and ca- pable enough to play a good game of football it does not follow, automatic- ally, that he is knowledgeable and ca- pable enough to coach. It doesn’t even follow that he is capable enough even to call the sig- nals. Any football team that is going anywhere is field captained by a spec- ial leader type who is given long and careful extra coaching by the head man. The signal caller for a team of 18-year-olds is worked half to death on overtime learning the tricks of his job. This time of the ‘year Lancaster county fields are full of boys doing all kinds of responsible jobs on the farms. But, just because he can drive a tractor does not mean necessarily that the boy is experienced enough and capable enough to manage a prof- itable farming operation. Certainly, there are exceptions. Some boys at 18 are more experienced and more knowledgeable that most young people of 21. And, there are some young people who are far less qualified at 21 than many at 18. But, some arbitrary level must be set and 21 has proved to be rather satisfactory. People argue that the present gen- eration at 18 is smarter than the older generation at 21. That is a falacy which needs to be squelched. The younger generation may be better in- formed with facts about some subjects but the present day youngsters are not smarter, not more experienced and are not better qualified for responsi- bility than were their parents. The 1970 18-year-olds are louder talking, faster stepping and more ag- gressive than their fathers at the same age, but they are not inheritant- ly smarter. A lot of people would sim- ply say that they are more “smart aleck”. Oh, yes. The youngsters have made a big. loud plea and some short-sight- ed politicians have listened and made promises. But, those “cater to the kids” poli- ticians should keep in mind that those kids are the very ones who have vow- ed to “change things’—and. that just might include changing the politicians they give credit for HR the shortcomings of America. @ The Mount Joy BULLE IN 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 Act of March 3, 1879. WEDNESDAY , JUNE 24, 1970 Others are saying --- BOTTLE POLLUTION The throw-away can is con- venient for the consumer. But like many other forms of. progress in this fast mov- ing consumer age, the throw- away can is a headache and a step backward for some seg- ments of the society. 'A leading victim of the throw-away bottle is the prop- erty owner in general and the farmer in particular. Non-returnable pop and beer bottles and cans, which tend to accumulate in layers along just about any high- way, are not a farmer's idea of good fertilizer. At best, the debris is a nuisance. It can be destructive. The real problem is what to do about it. Litter laws with their stiff fines don’t seem to help. We can issue another ap- peal for those who litter to CHOOSING HOUSE ACCESSORIES Understanding what gives an object good design may help a family make a good choice in- accessories, remind extension specialists of Penn State University. Styles, ma- terials, and cost of accessories change, but the easy-to- un- derstand good design guide- lines remain the same. These include line, shape, texture, color, and added decoration, and they may be used to check any style or material of an object. JESUS’ LANGUAGE Jesus was a Jew in that he was born in Judea and into a Judean family, although he spent most of his life in Gali- lee. Probably the common speech he used was Aramaic although he was well-versed in Hebrew. consider their fellow man. Unfortunately, concern for others hasn’t been built into consumer progress yet. As the anti-pollution cru- sade picks up steam, concern for others is something to keep in mind. Many of those who are shouting loudest for control of air and water pollution are undoubtedly still chucking the bottle out the car win- dow. For one thing, the bottle is a form of pollution. For another, the bottle thrower is just as thoughtless about the well-being of his fellow man as the larger pol- luters he criticizes. ——Lancaster Farming CARAMEL APPLES 1 (14-0z.) can sweetened con- densed milk 1 cup sugar V2 cup light corn syrup 15 teaspoon sali 1 teaspoon vanilla 6 medium apples 6 wooden skewers Mix milk, sugar, corn sy- rup and salt in heavy 2-qu:l't saucepan. Cook over low heat stirring constantly, until sug- ar is dissolved. Cook slowly, stirring constantly. to 230 degrees on candy thermomet- er or until mixture spins a 2- inch thread when dropped from spoon. (This may take as iong as 30 or 40 minutes.) Re- move from heat; stir in vanil- la and cool 5 minutes. Insert wooden skewers in apples at stems and dip until well-cov- ered, tilting pan as needed. Cool on lightly greased bak- ing sheet. “George can’t bear to watch—he’s being operated on next week!” 4 anh ab AR aul A FY mk AR bale aad
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