Scott County Times from Forest, Mississippi • Page 18

FOREST MISSISSIPPI SCOTT COUNTY TIMES (Combined With The Progress Herald) WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, WI A Square Look At A Round World 6 Appointments To Veterans Appeal Made President Nixon has approved five new appointments to the Board of Veterans Appeals, a Veterans Administration adjudicating body which reviews some 25,000 appeals a year on a wide variety of claims for benefits that have been denied at the local level. The board is composed of 18 physicians and 124 attorneys. The four newest attorneys, all with a number of years in VA, are Elizabeth F. Parris of Kensington, Md, James J. Butler and Lewis P.

Summers III of Arlington, and David T. Landers of Rockville, Md. Robert L. Simpson, M. of Washington, D.

a medical officer in the Army Air Corps during World War II, is the fifth new member. More than 40 of the members are Vietnam Era veterans. In announcing the appointments, Donald E. Johnson, Administrator of Veterans Affairs, explained that cases before the board give veterans a chance to state in person all facts in the case, with witnesses of their choice. Traveling board members hear pre-scheduled cases several times a year at VA regional offices throughout the country for those veterans unable to come to the board's main hearing rooms in the nation's capital.

In many instances, Johnson said, veterans are represented at board hearings by full-time experts employed by veterans service organizations. I I SMOKERS PUBLICATION A new publication designed especially for the increasing numbers of women and teenage girls who smoke cigarettes now is available from the Mississippi Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association and more than 600 Christmas Seal Associations affiliated with the National Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association. Including tips on quitting smoking without gaining weight, special recipes from weight watchers, and advice about smoking from Joyce Brothers, Ann Landers, and Eleanor Holmes Norton, the tabloid-size publication also provides information on the effect of cigarette smoke on children in the home and on unborn infants. Comedienne Carol Burnett, an outspoken ex-smoker, is featured on the cover. businesses have been paralyzed and panic buying is going on in the supermarkets.

Foreign currency has been denied to Filipinos and none can travel abroad without permission. Naturally, there are some good aspects (there have been three crimeless days, so we are told) but overall it means the private citizen is suddenly owned and operated by the authorities. For the foreigners, few things have changed. We can still go about our daily work, leave the country if we so desire or remain as long as the laws are obeyed. It could spell the doom for freedom and democracy in the; Philippines, or it could be the birth pangs of a new nation seeking the best for the citizenry.

Time will give us the answer. TO BUY communist country (so the government says and it is probably so) waged war against the established government. Lately, it was reported they had moved into Manila. Bombs were set off in power plants, water mains were blown up, Quezon City hall was bomed. For the past week it was almost a bomb a day.

For the most part they did little damage but it did harass the government. Rumors followed hard on the heels of confusion. Apparently" the elected government felt like there was little choice. Either the army would have to take over or chaos would reign. Martial Law places a country on a wartime footing.

Citizens can be arrested and help without any charge or a trial. Government takes over the operation of any private industry essential to its existence. In Manila, the power company, water system, all airlines, railroad and private trucking companies were taken over. They can suspend all communications including the seizure and search of all mail. Fortuantely, most communication facilities have been restored to the outside world in the Philippines.

Three of the 22 radio stations are back on the air sans advertisements. One of the nine TV stations is now operating, mostly giving out orders and listing prohibitions related to Martial Law. A 12:00 to 4:00 A.M. curfew is enforced. Many WANT 1 BY GUY HENDERSON MARTIAL LAW For the second time in my life I live under martial law.

On September 23 we were awakened by the jangling telephone to hear a friend tell us that President Ferdinand Marcos had declared Martial Law in the Philippines. One little girl described it Sunday at church as being "partial law." This may be an accurate interpretation. At least we had only partial law prior to Martial Law. My first experience with Martial Law came in 1961 in the Republic of Korea. This was really a military take-over from the civilian government.

At that time students were running wild, rioting and demonstrating for a more efficient government. The military regime quickly stopped this. Students were slain or arrested if they resisted the military. An uneasy quiet settled over the land. In the Philippines it was expected but still came as a shock to many.

For weeks the government had announced there would not be any martial law or suspension of the Writ of Habeas Corpus. Then at 4.00 a.m. the axe fell. Troops in battle fatigues quickly surrounded the radio stations and the newspaper offices. Certain streets were cordoned off and other troops surrounded government buildings and universities where radical students lived.

Politicians of the opposition party were rounded up and either arrested or placed under house guards. All cable offices and telephones were disconnected. The Philippines were cut off from the rest of the world. Events leading up to the Martial Law declaration would be enough to vex any government. In the jungles of northern Luzon, a New Peoples' Army (NPA) backed by a 0000 OLE DAYS Pictured th students and teacher of the old Shoestring School In Smith County located two miles south of Komewood.

They rt from left to right: top row, Stanley Boyles (deceased), Beulah Herron (deceased), Willis Windham (deceased), Henry Brown, Vin Aford, Chester Boyles, Ellis Windham, Lod Alford (deceased); second row, Bessie Boyles (deceased), Lila Alford, Effie Herron (deceased) Bessi Brown Morehead; third row, Wallace Brown, Jefferson L. Boyles (deceased), Effie Alford, Miss Mattie McWorter (teacher, deceased), Zula Brown (deceased), Melvin Boyles (deceased). Bertha Boyles; fourth row. Lank Brown, Ray Windham, Bama Herron, and Arthur Alford. fx- Mrs.

Louise Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Braxton Washington of Lena. Miss Santea and Mr. Stanley Stowers of Jackson State College spent the weekend with their parents, Mr.

and Mrs, Midson Stowers. Mrs. Estella Nichols and Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Stowers' guests were Mr.

Henry Ferrell, Mr. R. J. Luckett and girls, Letrice, Glendia Luckett, Melvin Stowers, Milton Stowers of Indianopolis, Mrs. Delia McClendon, Mr.

and Mrs. Joe Dozier and daughter Lillian, Mrs. Rosa Banks and children, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Elay and son Randy, Brenda Wade, Mrs.

Pauline Ward, Mrs. Annie Mae Odom, Linda Odom, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Banks and family. Mr.

and Mrs. Midson Stowers', guests were Mr. Booker T. Stowers and daughter Birdie Sue, Mr. and Mrs.

Fonzie Odom and children, Mrs. Mollie Odom, Rev. J. F. Moore, Mrs.

Mintha Stowers, Mr. Booker T. Stowers, and Mr. W. C.

Black, Mrs. Alice Ruth McClendon and daughters Linda and Ruth, Mr. Clifton Washington, Mr. Percy Ameon, Mr. Willie Joe Mitchell, Mr.

Lenoise Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Braxton Washington of Lena. LAND (Timber, Pasture, Farms) R.D 'Bob' Morrow Brandon 825-5064 Si Corley Jackson 373-4932 105 Felicity Street Brandon. Miss.

39042 dinner. Miss Allie Mae Ivy had to go to Doctor Hoggin at Decatur Wednesday. She's doing fine now. Visitors of Mrs. Edgar Johnston tills week were Mrs.

Jewel Hollingsworth, Mrs. Edgar Alford, Mrs, Tomie White, Mrs. Zelene Posey, Mrs. Maybeth Lang, Mrs. T.

G. Hollingsworth, Mrs. Clay Evans, Mrs. Lillas Ivey, Mrs. Longino Rape, Mrs.

Ray Gibbs, Mrs. Edward Parker, Mr. and Mrs. James Johnston and children. Mrs.

Edgar Johnston is back at her home and doing nicely after having surgery in Meridian on Sept. 18. We hope she has a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs.

Edward Parker, and Mr. and Mrs. Birdeen Emmons have a new seven pound, four ounce grandson. He is the son of Mr, and Mrs. Randy Emmons.

His name Is William Jeffery. We are sorry to hear that Miss Allie Mae Ivey had to go back to her doctor this week as she wasn't getting along well. Glad to hear that she is much better. Mrs. Harvey Waltman had a serious operation In Sept.

She is the daughter of Mrs. Edgar Johnston and the late Mr. Edgar Johnston. They live at Moss Point. Her pastor Rev.

Argone Burns called from Forest Friday morning to let Mrs. Johnston know that she i mm i By Mrs. Guy Graham Well fall of the year Is here. You can tell by the weather getting cooler and the world series starting. Mrs.

Ida Stroud spent from Tuesday tlirough Sunday with her daughter, Mrs. Opal Kelly. Sorry that Mrs. Stroud hasn't been feeling very well. Mr.

and Mrs. Randy Emmons are rejoicing over a baby son. Mr. and Mrs. Cary Stroud have a new mobile home here by hia mother's.

Cary Is improving after being under the weather several weeks. I was very happy to see my tliree sisters, Auteil Boyd, Inez Bryant, and Ilene Parker the other Sunday afternoon. Ilene wasn't feeling very well then, i Cary and Joan Stroud, John and Holly Cook were Saturday night supper guests of Tommy and Loretta Graham of Meridian. Heard that Ricky Waltman was home tills weekend. He's In the army.

Please call in your news by Friday night. Most of you have people off that want to hear. Mrs. Maudine Hegwood went back to Birmingham for a checkup this weekend. She's been doing fine.

I spent Tuesday with her. The Association at Salem was well attended and plenty of DANFORTH NOMINEES Three Jackson State College students have been selected to compete for the 1973-74 Dan-forth Foundation Graduate Fellowships. The students, selected from among names submitted by department heads at the College, will compete with students across the nation. The nominees are Corlis Powell, Betty Shaw and Lawrence Gordon. All are senior honor students at Jackson State NOW By Mrs.

Essie B. Stowers Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Evans were Mr. and Mrs.

Richard Woodall and children, Willie James, Joyce Lynn, Annette, Sarah and Mr. and Mrs. 0. D. Mc-Clendon.

Mr. and Mrs. Midson Stowers' guests were Mr. Bcndell Nichols, Mr. and Mrs.

Fonzie Odom, and children, and Andrew Harris. Mr. and Mrs. Mai Candy's guests were Mrs. Helen Kelly and Mrs.

Joann Parker of Forest. Mr. and Mrs. James Ross's dinner guests for Sunday were Mrs. Essie B.

Stowers and daughters and son, Miss Santea, Beverly, Terry, Meshell and Wendell Stowers. Mr. Bendell Nichols spent the week with them. Other guests were Mr. Booker T.

Stowers, Mr. W. C. Black, Mrs. Alice Ruth Mc-Clcndon and daughters Linda and Ruth, Mr.

Clifton Washington, Mr. Percy Ameon, Mr. Willie Joe Mitchell, Mr, Lenoise Washington, was doing nicely. Mrs. Cleo Fortenberry visited her daughter and family recently, the James Johnstons.

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