July 17, 1968 (8 pages)

ee 2 the Nevada County Nugye: Wednesday, July 17, 1968 KDA > NEVADA COUNTY NUGGET Prat . ar Orr Fitahr . ual eet Vivat: . eae end . EDITORIAL No shoot . Having police agree to use their guns. only in self defense or while protecting a citizen might be okay provided a similar agreement is made by law violators. Of course, the latter don't have to respect person, or property and any pact they agreed to would be worthless anyway. Some law enforcers are predicting a big increase in home burglaries if proposed federal laws are forthcoming. And the loot will be firearms, So a gun is stolen, used ina crime and discarded. Then the law-abiding citizen who registered the weapon has to prove he didn't commit the crime. Meanwhile, the crimial is free to break into another home, steal a gun and start all over again. Say it can't happen? Wait and see, Hysterical politicoes anxious for a place in the spotlight, and some lawmakers who are sincerely trying, knock themselves out for tougher gun legislation. But New York has had a tight gun law since way back when, There has apparently been no dearth of firearms for the lawbreakers there. Police say that in shaking down suspects they run across more knives than guns, Still no anti-knife legislation proposed on the national level. If a congressman should think about the knife angle, it soon may be illegal to own your favorite roast carver. But the crooks will get knives anyway. Let's go better than national legislation.let's get worldwide laws. Then we can negotiate agreements with other nations, with everyone dumping all weapons of all kinds into the ocean. Then wars will be fought with bare hands, for a while. Until one country decides to sneak out and drag the bottom of the seas so we can commence the screwy routine again. Parkinson’sLaw. "A bureaucracy is springing up," observed Howard H, Bell, president of the American Advertising Federation. 'President Johnson has recommended a lawyer for the consumer, but I thought that consumer protection was the role of all people in government. Health, Education, and Welfare, the Justice Department, the Federal Trade . Commission--all these were deCa Ry LT » ABE Begs "Grassroots Opinions TAYLORSVILLE, N.C.,, TIMES: "It's only a fraction of the dollar drain, but upward of $18 million a month is mailed to Social Security beneficiaries living in foreign countries. There are 180,000 of them, with Raly recording the highest number, 36,000, The pensioners find that the dollar buys more abroad than it does in the U.S. Still, if that $13,000,000 a monthwere ° being spent in this country, the economy might be. . .more stable." ROCKLAND, ME., COURIER~ GAZETTE: "The people of the country are pretty much fed up with the flouting of the laws, and the condoning of that flouting by enforcement officers whose hands are tied by court decisions of recent years, A thief is a thief, an arsonist is an arsonist, a troublemaker is atroublemaker. May the day come soon in which they will be once again recognized for what they are; enemies of society." BRISTOL, CONN., PRESS: "It may seem ironic but at a time when appeals are being made for millions of new jobs, employers are reporting that they cannot find help for the jobs which are going begging. . . .So, as the White House and the posigned to protect the consumer." "The Post Office and Agriculture Departments were cited as “major examples of excessive Federal employment growth." They were so labeled by the Council of State Chambers of Commerce in advocating a cut of $800 million in budgeted personnel costs in the administration's 1969 budget. litical leaders cry for new jobs, the help wanted columns continue to bulge with job opportuni i 32 PLA Aaeas KEYHOLE AREtS TE Jas hi82@ JA atogae Mac’s mulligan TIRED OF SPONGE baths, that's what he is. And the man told Nevada Irrigation District directors they can't charge him for what he isn't getting--water. But the NID manager replied, "Maybe your pipes are bad-not yours--your house's." KEK WHAT'LL THE FINAL bill be? So far, getting ready for the trial of Sirhan Sirhan, accused of murdering Senator Robert Kennedy in Los Angeles, has cost $210,000, Better rush him to ron to beat the cost escalaion. 0 of traveling says that a Texan is a feller who won't let you forget it. Remember the Alamo! Nevada. County Rainfall Gauge * & k & HAPPY MARRIAGE. recipe, NEVADA CITY says a Nevada City man whose wedded bliss has lasted a long time, goes like this: "Lots of Max, Min. R, understanding, and no single July 10 89 49 0 beds." July 11 91 -°«=—s «49 0 . July 12 93 52. 0 + July 13 = 86 51 0 IN NEW YORK, a policeman July 14 84 49 0 got in dutch for failingtobelieve July 15 83 49 0 a taxpayer whoreportedashootJuly 16 84 47 1) ing in the street. Turned out the Rainfall to date -0report was accurate, But the Rainfall last year -0policeman couldn't be blamed for not Laljeving New York has had GRASS VALLEY a gun law for years and: the officer probably thought it Max. Min. R. was effective. Of course he July 10 86 55 0 should have knownthatthewrong July 11 87 55 0 people have been getting fireJuly 12 89 58 0 arms despite the gun regulaJulyi$ = 84 56 0 tions July 14 19 53 0 July 15 18 54 0 eee July 16 81 52 0 Th ee Raliganh tpidate 6. Attitudes & Platitudes Jerry Marcus inte oe : ea 4/8 fe RS NSN WASHINGTON — Longtime congressional observers hold that the Poor People’s March could well result in a reverse cf its sponsors’ objectives by building a strong resentment among lawmakers who thoroughly resent the demonstrators’ gun-at-the-head tactics. MONTGOMERY — Backers of Alabama’s George Wallace are concerned over growing agg from union leaders who worry that Wallace might pull badly needed southern support from the eventual Democratic presidential nominee, sevording to politics watchers. SEATTLE — Faced with talk of federal economies and a forced U. S. spending cut, aircraft ban seer insiders are worrying that the big supersonic Liyaio “ab development rogram be dropped uness various bugs are ironed out in a hurry. Denny Wane “Well, it was either run into this truck or have an accident!"’ The Travelers Safety Service Driver error is responsible for a high percentage of motor vehicle accidents. * ‘the bol Baer avest redthateiee Test thts eels Letters Dear Sir: Thank you for the splendid article by the newspaper recently. Truly the charm of the early pioneer is and remains constant for we have been warmly welcomed, introduced to new merchants, told of various and sundry recreation and of all the things to make home. Mrs, Harper is to be commended for her truly great part in our wonderful image of the fine people and great community in which we will be very happy. Sincerely, MR, and MRS. H.O. HOUSMANN . 301 Via Vista Drive Nevada City. (Ed. note: Mrs, Harper writes the Nugget's mobile home column and did a feature story on Mrs. Housmann, who starts teaching locally this fall, Among Mrs, Housmann's accomplishments : handwriting expert and helicopter pilot), Editor, The Nugget Dear Sir; Thank you agian for giving generous space to the reporting of our recent activities, and especfally the July 4th Parade. We have received many calls praising not only the forerunners of low-up of the full page ‘spread of some of the entries. This kind our gratitude matches thatof the general public. Most sincerely, Ruby Nobles, Secretary {NEVADA COUNTT NUGGET] PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY BY NEVADA COUNTY PUBLISHING CO, Telephone 265-2471 Second class postage paid at Nevada City, California, Adjudicated a legal newspaper of general circulation by the Nevada County Superior Court , Juce 8, 1960, DecreeNo, 12, 406, Subscription Rates: one year, $3,00; two years, $5.00, 19c'7 PTE ORNS NEWSPAPER CALIFORNIA NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION . bs Spe cee 6 SS Be MRED SS

ee 2 the Nevada County Nugye: Wednesday, July 17, 1968 KDA > NEVADA COUNTY NUGGET Prat . ar Orr Fitahr . ual eet Vivat: . eae end . EDITORIAL No shoot .. Having police agree to use their guns. only in self defense or while protecting a citizen might be okay provided a similar agreement is made by law violators. Of course, the latter don't have to respect person, or property and any pact they agreed to would be worthless anyway. Some law enforcers are predicting a big increase in home burglaries if proposed federal laws are forthcoming. And the loot will be firearms, So a gun is stolen, used ina crime and discarded. Then the law-abiding citizen who registered the weapon has to prove he didn't commit the crime. Meanwhile, the crimial is free to break into another home, steal a gun and start all over again. Say it can't happen? Wait and see, Hysterical politicoes anxious for a place in the spotlight, and some lawmakers who are sincerely trying, knock themselves out for tougher gun legislation. But New York has had a tight gun law since way back when, There has apparently been no dearth of firearms for the lawbreakers there. Police say that in shaking down suspects they run across more knives than guns, Still no anti-knife legislation proposed on the national level. If a congressman should think about the knife angle, it soon may be illegal to own your favorite roast carver. But the crooks will get knives anyway. Let's go better than national legislation..let's get worldwide laws. Then we can negotiate agreements with other nations, with everyone dumping all weapons of all kinds into the ocean. Then wars will be fought with bare hands, for a while. Until one country decides to sneak out and drag the bottom of the seas so we can commence the screwy routine again. Parkinson’sLaw.. "A bureaucracy is springing up," observed Howard H, Bell, president of the American Advertising Federation. 'President Johnson has recommended a lawyer for the consumer, but I thought that consumer protection was the role of all people in government. Health, Education, and Welfare, the Justice Department, the Federal Trade . Commission--all these were deCa Ry LT » ABE Begs "Grassroots Opinions TAYLORSVILLE, N.C.,, TIMES: "It's only a fraction of the dollar drain, but upward of $18 million a month is mailed to Social Security beneficiaries living in foreign countries. There are 180,000 of them, with Raly recording the highest number, 36,000, The pensioners find that the dollar buys more abroad than it does in the U.S. Still, if that $13,000,000 a monthwere ° being spent in this country, the economy might be. . .more stable." ROCKLAND, ME., COURIER~ GAZETTE: "The people of the country are pretty much fed up with the flouting of the laws, and the condoning of that flouting by enforcement officers whose hands are tied by court decisions of recent years, A thief is a thief, an arsonist is an arsonist, a troublemaker is atroublemaker. May the day come soon in which they will be once again recognized for what they are; enemies of society." BRISTOL, CONN., PRESS: "It may seem ironic but at a time when appeals are being made for millions of new jobs, employers are reporting that they cannot find help for the jobs which are going begging. . . .So, as the White House and the posigned to protect the consumer." "The Post Office and Agriculture Departments were cited as “major examples of excessive Federal employment growth." They were so labeled by the Council of State Chambers of Commerce in advocating a cut of $800 million in budgeted personnel costs in the administration's 1969 budget. litical leaders cry for new jobs, the help wanted columns continue to bulge with job opportuni i 32 PLA Aaeas KEYHOLE AREtS TE Jas hi82@ JA atogae Mac’s mulligan TIRED OF SPONGE baths, that's what he is. And the man told Nevada Irrigation District directors they can't charge him for what he isn't getting--water. But the NID manager replied, "Maybe your pipes are bad-not yours--your house's." KEK WHAT'LL THE FINAL bill be? So far, getting ready for the trial of Sirhan Sirhan, accused

of murdering Senator Robert Kennedy in Los Angeles, has cost $210,000, Better rush him to ron to beat the cost escalaion. 0 of traveling says that a Texan is a feller who won't let you forget it. Remember the Alamo! Nevada. County Rainfall Gauge * & k & HAPPY MARRIAGE. recipe, NEVADA CITY says a Nevada City man whose wedded bliss has lasted a long time, goes like this: "Lots of Max, Min. R, understanding, and no single July 10 89 49 0 beds." July 11 91 -°«=—s «49 0 . July 12 93 52. 0 + July 13 = 86 51 0 IN NEW YORK, a policeman July 14 84 49 0 got in dutch for failingtobelieve July 15 83 49 0 a taxpayer whoreportedashootJuly 16 84 47 1) ing in the street. Turned out the Rainfall to date -0report was accurate, But the Rainfall last year -0policeman couldn't be blamed for not Laljeving New York has had GRASS VALLEY a gun law for years and: the officer probably thought it Max. Min. R. was effective. Of course he July 10 86 55 0 should have knownthatthewrong July 11 87 55 0 people have been getting fireJuly 12 89 58 0 arms despite the gun regulaJulyi$ = 84 56 0 tions July 14 19 53 0 July 15 18 54 0 eee July 16 81 52 0 Th ee Raliganh tpidate 6. Attitudes & Platitudes Jerry Marcus inte oe : ea 4/8 fe RS NSN WASHINGTON — Longtime congressional observers hold that the Poor People’s March could well result in a reverse cf its sponsors’ objectives by building a strong resentment among lawmakers who thoroughly resent the demonstrators’ gun-at-the-head tactics. MONTGOMERY — Backers of Alabama’s George Wallace are concerned over growing agg from union leaders who worry that Wallace might pull badly needed southern support from the eventual Democratic presidential nominee, sevording to politics watchers. SEATTLE — Faced with talk of federal economies and a forced U. S. spending cut, aircraft ban seer insiders are worrying that the big supersonic Liyaio “ab development rogram be dropped uness various bugs are ironed out in a hurry. Denny Wane “Well, it was either run into this truck or have an accident!"’ The Travelers Safety Service Driver error is responsible for a high percentage of motor vehicle accidents. * ‘the bol Baer avest redthateiee Test thts eels Letters Dear Sir: Thank you for the splendid article by the newspaper recently. Truly the charm of the early pioneer is and remains constant for we have been warmly welcomed, introduced to new merchants, told of various and sundry recreation and of all the things to make home. Mrs, Harper is to be commended for her truly great part in our wonderful image of the fine people and great community in which we will be very happy. Sincerely, MR, and MRS. H.O. HOUSMANN . 301 Via Vista Drive Nevada City. (Ed. note: Mrs, Harper writes the Nugget's mobile home column and did a feature story on Mrs. Housmann, who starts teaching locally this fall, Among Mrs, Housmann's accomplishments : handwriting expert and helicopter pilot), Editor, The Nugget Dear Sir; Thank you agian for giving generous space to the reporting of our recent activities, and especfally the July 4th Parade. We have received many calls praising not only the forerunners of low-up of the full page ‘spread of some of the entries. This kind our gratitude matches thatof the general public. Most sincerely, Ruby Nobles, Secretary {NEVADA COUNTT NUGGET] PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY BY NEVADA COUNTY PUBLISHING CO, Telephone 265-2471 Second class postage paid at Nevada City, California, Adjudicated a legal newspaper of general circulation by the Nevada County Superior Court , Juce 8, 1960, DecreeNo, 12, 406, Subscription Rates: one year, $3,00; two years, $5.00, 19c'7 PTE ORNS NEWSPAPER CALIFORNIA NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION . bs Spe cee 6 SS Be MRED SS