AA SR al \ iy A ol 0 LIS |) \ 5 A AST i AY 3 () Al | h\ 1: 4 ¢ | ¥ \ } ; \ {) a \ i INTL Wl | hh | NX) NE Wr PREY VNTR PLUS WA-V ATTY CRA 2 ’ . A EDITORIALS --- Violence, violence, violence! What are we doing? Where are we going? Last week giant passenger jets sat in the shimmering heat on a far away desert. Tuesday police and militants fought with guns and grenades in the streets of New Orleans. A friend said this week of rela- tives living in what has been a sophis- ticated suburb of Philadelphia, “They NEVER go out at night. They do not even sit out in their yards anymore.” In Mount Joy, this past weekend violence flared in the form of red spray paint on the front door of a peaceful citizen and upon the back door of the borough building. Students — even high school stu- If You Would Write - - Would you 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, Washingion D.C. 20515. Rep. Edwin D. Eshleman, 416 Cannon House Office Bldg.,, Washington, D. C 203515.. STATE Senator Richard A. Snyder, Box 21, State Senate, Harrisburg, Pa. 17120. Sen. Clarence F. Manbeck, Freder- feksburg ‘Rl, 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., sLancaster 17603. Or, Call the Mayor - MAYOR Henry R. Zerphey Call 653-2289 * dents in our own midst — complain loudly because they are “required” to carry a certain number of classes during the school term. * What has happened to us? There was a time when a motorist who had a radio aerial bent or broken felt that the rowdy element of the commupnity had taken over. Recently — again in our own midst —youngsters who were sore at a neighbor slashed a brand new set of tires on the car of the citizen who had dared to cross the culprits. Whom do you blame? What has happened? But, more important, how do we cope with the problem which seems to mount daily—both locally and on the big scene. Are we dealing with violence, dis- sent, willfullness, lawlessness and the lack of responsibility and respect be- cause of our forms of entertainment? Have we been too permissive with our young? Or, have we been over protective? Have we forgotten what has made this country the “greatest nation on earth”? Have we humanized our heroes Have we given ALL men feet of clay and left ourselves ALL standing in a miserably muddy ditch? Have we vacated our responsibili- ties in the home? Have we handed too much to the schools? Have we turned our backs on traditional religion and left morality to the whims of the en- tertainment industry? Have we turned our idealism off and our materialism on? Have we at- tempted to police the world and con- quer the moon while we remain com- placent about the stench of smoke, smog, chemicals and about urban sprawl? Why, oh, why have we turned to violence, to lawlessness and disrupt- ion? Why — in the name of peace do the lawless wear signs they call peace and love? Why do they blazon ugly natures with displays of RnR a broken cross? -— Thought of the Week -- Spiritual maturity begins when we realize that we are God's guests in this world. We are not householders, but pilgrims; not landlords, but ten- ants; not owners, but guests. —C. Willard Fetter — BU The Mount Joy LLLE MOUNT JOY, PENNA. IN 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 45 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, SEPTEMBER 16, 1970 WASHINGTON REPORT Congressman Edwin D. Eshleman 16th District—Pennsylvania Terrorism is a world prob- lem today. Buildings are bombed for no apparent rea- son. Diplomats are kidnap- ped and murdered by radical revolutionaries, We witness piracy in the skies as air- planes are hijacked. The cost of these instances of terror is measured in lives and fear. While they are crimes against property and illegal acts under all nation- al law, the single most im- jmortant thing to realize is that they are crimes against civilization. They are savage acts which show no respect at all for human life or the cultural traditions which pro- tect life. Such savagery is usually associated with barbarians. The revolutionaries respon- sible for today’s terror are, in fact, the new barbarians. By adopting aimless destruc- tion and inhuman viciousness as a program, the new bar- barians have presented a dif- ficult problem to the world. Presently, international law does not seem capable of handling widespread instanc- es of wanton destruction and brutality. Nations acting alone and together must find ways for dealing with guerrillas and terrorists. The warning is clear. Each unpunished act of savagery encourages a doz- en more. If the radical revo- lutionaries are allowed to tri- umph enough of the time, we could witness the coming of a dark age — an age of un- bridled anarchy or harsh re- pression. Here in the United States, those responsible for bomb- ings, murders and other acts of “revolutionary” terrorism must be brought swiftly to justice. We should deal with this small group of radicals in such a way as to discour- age others from joining in that brand of irresponsibility. Every possible effort must be exerted toward apprehend- ing, prosecuting and punish- ing those whose record is one of death and destruction. On the international front the effort should be the same although the problems are naturally more difficult. Jus- tice is harder to determine and bring about when several (Turn to page 5) Noting the increase of cur- few violations this month, here are the curfew hours. The Borough ordinance states; “It shall be unlawful for any minor (under 18 yrs. of age) to remain in any pub- lic place or establishment af- ter hours, unless accompani- ed by a parent. After hours means after 11 pm. on Fri- day and Saturday nights and 10 p.m. on any other night and ending at 5 a.m. of the following morning. “Wading pools are kid stuff! We're going to dig a real swimming pool!”
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