The Panola Watchman (Carthage, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 60, Ed. 1 Sunday, January 25, 1981 Page: 4 of 19
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much to give the world. Dominy and
Tiller made him sound as though he
walked around saying ‘Please use
drugs, drink liquor and have sex
with everyone possible. Be evil and
above all, deny all religions.’ I don’t
recall ever hearing those words
come directly from his mouth.
As for his music, here is a quote
Editor, The Panola Watchman
I just finishing reading the Dec. 21
issue of The Watchman. The
disappointment and anger that I feel
at this moment cannot truly be put
into words.
I am of course referring to two
different letters to the editor: one
by Louise Dominy (Dec. 14), the
other by Francis Tiller (Dec. 21).
Number one; I listen and dance to
every kind of music, with the
exception of opera and punk rock. I
wear pants. I have never robbed or
murdered anyone in my life and
never will. I do not sleep around. If a
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The very idea that the Iranians were manipulating the
United States the way they were was cause enough to have
most Americans climbing the walls Right up to the very
end, they pulled the strings and we danced the dance of a
puppet
Most certainly it is not something that one could soon
forget, or something that one would ever want to soon
forget It is neither something that one needs to react to
with blind revenge.
Actions and reactions now must be carefully considered
and calculated to lead to the best conclusion. It would
certainly not be in the best interest of the United States to
make Iran a Communist puppet and that appears to be a
real threat these days
Rev Dodson's quotation from the Bible is one that all
should remember. “Vengeance is Mine and I will repay,
sayeth the Lord
however, when the Canadians sneaked those six U.S.
citizens out of the country right under the noses of Iranian
officials. Outside of that, however, there was little laughter
Fear was quite often pronounced. Most certainly it was
pronounced in the lives of the hostages themselves as well
as their families
Stories of the terrorists lining up some of the hostages as
if to shoot them must have been terrifying
Threats of trial and possible execution of the hostages
was also cause for fear on the part of Americans in general
In addition, the whole episode has been cause for one to
wonder when just this same sort of thing might happen
again. It’s a sad world where a small band of terrorists can
hold a nation such as the United States at bay.
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obvious hate for Lennon (while
teaching her loved ones how to hate
and judge someone they have never
even met).
Both ladies act as though they're
glad that he’s dead. Should I give
them a standing ovation for that? I
think not. No one deserves to have
died in such a manner as Lennon
did
I am shocked at Dominy and Tiller
because if they are an example of
God-fearing, people-loving humans
they’re not much of an example are
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As the 96th Congress limped to adjournment in a
December post-election session, many of its accomplish-
ments during IMO were overshadowed by lame-duck
fumbling and scandal
By bringing up a 110,000 raise for themselves—and then
scuttling it—the lawmakers exited Washington on a down
note. The legislation pushed through dealt primarily with
housekeeping—continuing funding to keep government in
operation until the new Congress organizes in January and
wrapping up budget matters.
And the departing Congress seems more likely to be
memorable for the Abscam indictments than for its
achievements. Six House members and one senator were
charged with accepting bribes in exchange for official
favors for imaginary Arab sheiks. Four have been
convicted.
But there was some landmark legislation during the
year
The windfall profits tax on the oil industry is the largest
ever levied on a single industry. Passage of the tax
persuaded House and Senate not to interfere with
President Carter’s gradual decontrol of oil prices.
As gasoline prices edged upward, motorists began to
adjust their driving habits and the first real indications of
an energy-conservation movement became apparent.
Then, in the waning days of the 96th Congress, an Alaska
lands bill was approved and signed by the president. The
legislation set aside 104 million acres of wilderness in
several categories of protection areas. The Carter
signature ended a four-year effort.
Progress was made in deregulating industries. Some
controls were dropped in the railroad and trucking fields.
Revisions of communications and maritime laws failed to
get off the ground, however. ’
A renewal of draft registration was approved, in an
effort to encourage lagging military enlistments. A
- standby gas rationing plan prepared by the Carter
administration was allowed to stand, although Congress
can veto its implementation.
Much of the year’s debate was devoted to the economy,
but very little progress was made in coping with inflation.
The 96th Congress probably was no more or less
productive than its predecessors. Its principal legacy to
the 97th, however, is the nation’s economic woe.
Economic issues must get priority as the new Congress
contemplates its clean slate.
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The holding and eventual release of the U.S. hostages by
Iranian militants has evoked almost every emotion
imaginable for most Americans.
Of course there was the joy that came with the release
and rejoicing with the families who for the first time in all
those months knew that their loved ones were not still the
captives of some barbarians half a world away
And there was the frustration Everyone wanted
something to be done, but it appeared that no one knew
quite what to do. Do we get tough? Can we talk sense? Just
who are we dealing with? All these questions must have
gone through the minds of our nation's leaders as they tried
to unravel the tangled mess
Ami there was hatred. Perhaps this, more than anything
else, was the emotion that ate away on most Americans.
For sure, there were countless thousands perhaps
millions-who would gladly have gone to Iran and
personally executed Khomeini along with anyone else they
thought might have been responsible for the taking and
holding of their fellow Americans
And then there was anger Americans have been mad at
everyone involved in the whole situation at one time or
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another but now, moreso than before, most are angry with
the captors for the treatment of the hostages. As reports
come from former hostages, it is now apparent that they
were not held and treated in a humane way and that all of
the publicity on the conditions was nothing more than
propaganda
The Rev Charles Dodson, pastor of Central Baptist
Church in Carthage, told his congregation Wednesday
1 evening that anger and a desire to “teach those people a
lesson they won't soon forget" was a problem that he was
having to deal with personally.
The minister really spoke for most of us with that
statement But Rev Dodson went on to say that this was
certainly not the Christian way to deal with the problem.
Quoting from the Bible, he said, “Vengeance is Mine and I
will repay, sayeth the Lord.” This is the last part of a verse
that begins with “An eye for an eye " Most people can
remember the first part of the verse without any problem
but when it comes to leaving the repayment up to the Lord,
that's where the problem begins
Rev Dodson admitted that he was not over his feeling
that the U.S should "teach them a lesson" but that he was
praying that the Lord would give him the right attitude
about the situation
Of course the emotion of sadness was touched by the
situation Perhaps the most dramatic incident that caused
Americans to be sad was the loss of lives in the abortive
rescue attempt It was truly a shame that U.S. servicemen
died in the vain attempt
In most situations, no matter how serious, there are
usually some humerous moments but the hostage incident
left little room for laughter. Some did get a bit of a chuckle.
There are indications that Ronald Reagan is having
second thoughts about his opposition to the embargo on
U.S. grain shipments to the Soviet Union. We hope he is.
The ban, hmposed by President Carter last January in
response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, halted the
sale of 17 million tons of grain scheduled to go to the Soviet
Union in fiscal 1980. In declaring the embargo, President
Carter said he wanted to show the Soviets they will
indeed suffer, now and in the future, from unwarranted
invasions.” Mr. Reagan, campaigning in the farm states,
contended that the action hurt the wrong people, the
American farmers.” But that isn't the way it has worked
out. Both European Common Market officials and U.S.
State Department officials say Russia has been left
seriously short of grain to feed meat animals, and that the
Soviet Union’s poor 1979 grain crop down 25 percent from
the record 1978 crop has made the Russians
“particularly vulnerable” to the embargo. Even though
Argentina, Australia and Canada increased their grain
exports to Russian, the additional tonnage was not enough
to make up for the 17 million tons in sales canceled by the
United States.
We hope Mr. Reagan, instead of lifting the embargo, will
affirm it and make every effort to persuade Argentina,
Canada and Australia to cut back on their grain sales to
the Soviet Union.
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Q. Our friend is about *5 and has
lived in the United States over 50
years. He is not a citizen but has
been receiving Social Security for
about 20 years.
He has never been issued a
Medicare card. Could he now apply
for one?—Anonymous
A Your friend is eligible for
Hospital Insurance (Part A of
Medicare) since he is receiving a
monthly Social Security check He
should have received a Medicare
card long ago but since he doesn’t
have one the local Social Security
office will help him get one
If he has not previously signed up
for Medical Insurance (Part B of
Medicare) he can do so between Jan
1,1981 and March 31. 1981. and have
his medical coverage begin July 1.
1981
Q. I’m widowed twice. At age 60
could I collect from both husbands,
in other words could I collect two
checks?
What percentage of my late
husband's Social Security could I
receive?—J.A.
A. You can collect on only one
deceased husband’s account—the
one that pays the higher benefit
At age 60 a widow is entitled to 71.5
percent of her deceased husband’s
age 65 benefit rate.
Q. I am 65 years of age. am
receiving Social Security and am
covered by Parts A and K of
Medicare.
My question concerns my wife
who is 62 years old. She has not
worked a sufficient number of
quarters to be covered by Social
Security on her own, to my
knowledge.
Does she qualify to receive Social
Security and Medicare based on mv
earning.?—J.K.W.
A. Your wife is eligible to receive
monthly benefits based on your
earnings
She will not be entitled to
Medicare until the month she attains
age 65
Q. Please inquire about children
over 21 receiving benefits from a
deceased mother and non-support-
ing father. What is Congress doing to
help these children who need the
money?—J. B.
A In this situation benefits would
have been paid on the deceased
mother's account if she had worked
long enough prior to death In that
instance, benefits would have been
paid to minor children up to age 18
If the children continued in school on
a full-time basis and were not
married, benefits would lie paid up
to age 22
If a child becomes disabled prior
to age 22 and is unable to work
because of a severe physical or
mental disorder, disabled child
benefits would be paid indefinately.
Benefits in the above situation
would be payable whether or not the
father was contributing to the
support of the children
There is no action contemplated at
the present time to liberalize these
rules.
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Douglas, Marshall. The Panola Watchman (Carthage, Tex.), Vol. 108, No. 60, Ed. 1 Sunday, January 25, 1981, newspaper, January 25, 1981; Carthage, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1517959/m1/4/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Sammy Brown Library.