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WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 7. 1961 Valley Father's Letter To Son In Army POUCHKEEPSIE JOURNAL PAGE SEVEN The much talked about cornmunfentlnni op erations was bridged recently whm Pf. a irui. Ord, Califs received a leUer from his father.

Roger A. Klein, Freedom Plains Road, Plesant Valley. The letter, which speaks eloquently for itself, Is quoted In full: Dear Rog: I have read between the lines of your letter and although I can sympathize with your feeling about the possibility of another total war, am not in agreement with your feeling. First of all, I thirik that you and many other people, servicemen and civilians alike) are not placing enough faith in our government to settle this newest crises, Although you may not now realize it, they who govern us are not war mongers but have as much at stake in an outbreak of war as we who are average citizens. This feeling of confidence in the government only comes with many years of living, analyjing and hindsight.

Basically, people today are no different than they were 20, 30 or 50 years ago. We don't want a third world war if it can be avoided by any reasonably honorable means. Those who serve us in Washington are not much different then we. They were, after all, selected and elected by us from among us. Opportunity To Serve I have and you will have the same opportunity to serve the people as they have.

They are not Gods or Infallible. They are flesh and blood like us. They are us. This is what democracy is all about and it is up to each of us to see that he or she does their job. Those who are called peaceniks, beatniks or hippies are in a vast minority.

Publicity has blown the picture all out of proportion. They are disillusioned, misinformed and sick people who want all the rights of the constitution but who are afraid and reluctant to defend this same constitution by serving their country and giving their lives if necessary. During the Second World War, I had many of the same suspicions and feelings you have now, but there was one ingrained feeling I had which could never be shaken and which never will be shaken from me, and that is loyalty to the country that I was fortunate enough to be able to be raised In. When you see how people live and die in other countries, as I have seen, you will realize how great a heritage you have inherited. I can't say that the hippies and peaceniks are solely to blame for their feeling and action.

Part, if not most of the fault lies in us, the generation that raised them. We have failed; failed to tasuU in these young people many things which I and my generation consider sacred. I can understand their feeling of apathy, remorse irebelUdn and unrest. But, there is one thing which I will never, ever buy and that is their total and complete disregard of patriotism. Kept Faith In God You are experiencing at this point some of the anxieties and frustrations that I experienced during the time I was In the Army.

What you are experiencing now is like nothing compared to the hardship, complete loneliness, resentment, injustice of Army life in a combat area. Highland News Exchange Club To Assist In Crime Prevention Week H1GI1LAND The Highland Ex land. The club will also sponsor change Club is assisting in the observance of National Crime Prevention Week in Highland uluch begins next Sunday. Wil liam Rohde, chairman of the committee, has. announced that posters will be displayed, litera ture distributed and programs given at school assemblies.

John V. Kane III, president of me club urges tne public to sup port the week. Under the auspices of the Highland Council of Church Women United A World Day of Prayer Service will be conducted in the Highland Presbyterian Church March 1 starting at 10 a.m. Mrs. Clarence W.

Rathgeb is chair man of the committee in charge. The next meeting" of the HCCWU will be March Z7 at the home of Mr. Carol Newhart in Clintondale Peter Rock, a Star Scout ap peared before the Scout Board of Review Tuesday preparatory to advancement to the rank of Life Scout. He is a member of Troop 70. Antonio Cambonevof Highland was area ticket chairman for the Southern Ulster Council, Knights of Columbus, communion breakfast in New Paltz on Sunday.

A Mass preceded the breakfast in St. Joseph's church. Cathy Palermo of Highland has been elected treasurer of the Sandhill 4 Drill Team of Gardiner. Plans call for Christmas caroling on horseback in High a camDershin for a child at the 4 camp at Plutarch this sum mer. County Legislators Joseph Mar torana and Frederick Pizzuto are members of the Veterans Affairs Committee of the Ulster County Legislature and the former has introduced a bill that would regulate the business observance of Memorial Day in the county.

The thrift shop sponsored by the Mid Hudson Community Action Committee has been located in St. Augustine's Parish Center at 57 Main and is open two days a week, Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday from 12 to 4 p.m.

Miss Emily Lent, librarian at Highland Free Library has an nounced the the libary will be closed all day Monday in observance of Lincoln's Birthday. A number of students from the Highland School music depart ment will be part of the 150 piece member band to perform at Marl boro High School on Saturday Musicians will represent schools of Highland, Marlboro, New Paltz. FJleirville, Wailkill, Saugerties, Rondout and Onteora. The concert will begin at 8 p.m. and is sponsored by the Ulster County Music Educators Association.

Robert Casper, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Casper Kisor Road, has been placed on the dean's list at State University college of New Paltz Vietnam 'Deadly Apathy' Hit By Edward Kennedy WASHINGTON (AP) Sen Edward M. Kennedy says the massive Viet Cong attacks on South Vietnam population centers reveal the "deadly apathy" of the South Vietnamese. The Massachusetts Democrat, who has often criticized corruption within the South Vietnamese government, said the surprise Viet Cong attacks Vietnam Debate Aides Appointed Committee appointments for the debate on Vietnam featuring Rep.

Joseph Y. Resnick and former CBS chief correspondent, David Schoenbrun, have been made known. The event, sponsored by the Dutchess County Council or Churches will take place at the First Presbyterian Church, Cannon Sunday, Feb. 18 at p.m. Mrs.

Lois Donovan, chairman, has appointed Richard Cutler, chairman, and Mrs. Estelle Edwards, co chairman, of tickets. They will be assisted by the Rev. Jack Wortman, Mrs. Clarke Dowiing, Mrs.

Arthur DuBois, Mrs. Donald Hitt, Mrs. Lewis Rubenstein and Mrs. Erwin Hayes. Mrs.

Robert Carthew is poster chairman, with Mrs. D. Barth Brooker, co chairman, and the Rev. Robert Meyer, Mrs. Gerald Kelsall and Mrs.

Ida Williamson assisting. Wesley Vincent is publicity chairman, assisted by Douglas Bair, Mrs. Douglas Cunningham and the Rev. Kenneth Moody. would have been impossible "if there were a population in South Vienam that felt even a reasonable allegiance to its own government." Kennedy, in a Monday speech to the American Advertising Association, added: "Unless we assume that the enemy has the strongest internal security system known, it would have to be said that there was no one in those 26 cities and Saigon who felt compelled to inform the central government of the time and place of jven one of these attacks.

Kennedy called for a new confrontation between this country and the Saigon government. saying the South Vietnamese leaders must be told to reform. to make their government "worthy of the respect of the people." Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield endorsed Kennedy's call, saying he believes it's time for "very serious talks" along this line. Women Of Moose To Meet Tomorrow Women of the Moose will have a hospital chapter meeting at 8 p.m tomorrow at Moose Temple. Mrs.

Alice North, chairman, will be in charge, with Irene Reeder as speaker. Chapter members are making doll clothes to be distributed, with dolls, at Mooseheart for Easter. On March 4, Mrs. Jaon Zelez nick will sponsor a fashion show, 8 to 10 O'clock at Moose Temple, for the benefit of the chanter. I've been In thai thnw win t.nA W.

im um imicurcsa una minuteness in me, but somehow, somewhere I was able to hang on to the one thing I had to hang on to aith in God and country. You of this generation pnobaMy find it bard to believe that this country was on the verge of defeat in World War II. It was so. For many long months we had nothing to hear about but one defeat after another but finally, with a supreme effort and totally combined consolidation of skills, we and our faith changed the tide and won the victory. Unfortunately, we lapsed into a coma and let the world pass us by.

Now we are faced with as bad or worse a crisis as we had in 1940 1941. However, never underestimate the American people's will power or ahUMes in time of crisis. We will come out on top. We must never give in to apathy, or appeasement, just to buy a few more years. We must never wakenr sell our souls for the sake of Injustice or slavery.

So many before us, John Paul Jones, Nathan Hale, Patrick Henry and, in recent years, your namesake, George Barlow gave their very lives so that we who are left might prosper and build a better country. Discouragement, disillusionment or unrest, I cannot elim 1 only have at least nd nothing more, instilled in you a deeper feeling of patience and a more profound knowledge of what loyalty and patriotism means. If I have been successful, this feeling will see you through the years ahead. Loyalty and faith are in most part bred Into a person and instilled in a person in their early years. It Is my greatest hope that I somehow have been a success in this area.

The love for a first born son is like the love for no other. You have this love, son, and will always if you but follow two cardinal rules: never sell your country short and never bring disrespect upon your family name. Love, Dad IIWLl 'BsBraBftH BM I in in i aBBBBBBBl niCHARD CHRISTELEIT Pawling Minister Jersey Clergyman PAWLING Aftor being in the ministry for more than 44 years, 42 of which were in Dutchess County and the last 33 ycars1n Pawling, the Rev Erie David Clark is retiring and will end pastorate with the Pawling Central Baptist Church on Sunday. The Rev. Richard P.

Crhi. te leit, of Lake Hiawatha, NJ will succeed Mr Clark and will conduct his first service at the Pawling church on Sunday at 11 a m. Mr. Christelcit has a bachelor of arts degree from Augustana College, Sioux Falls, and a bachelor of divinity degreo from the North American Baptist Seminary at Sioux Kails. CanwJ D.L.I.

Mr. Christelcit previously wasj pastor of (he Martin Baptist Ending Service; Named Successor Church, Marti, In which church he was ordained to the ministry, and the Bethel Baptist Church, Indianapolis, Ind. He has been teaching high school for the last two jears but is now returning to full time patoral work. Mr. and Mrs Christelcit have three children.

Betsy 7. Richard 3, and Carl 7 months After his retirement, Mr Clark and his wife will reside at 78 Maple Rlvd Pawling City Man Admits Theft Charges Robert Roundtrce, 30, of 20 N. Perry pleaded, guilty In County Court Monday to reduced counts of unlawful entry and petit larceny. Judge Raymond C. Baratts scheduled sentencing for Feb.

28 Roundtree had been charged with third degree; burglary and second degree grand larceny in the theft of television eeU from the Younghanse Television Service, Market Street, last July 24. Oakwood Mothers Hear Of Program Mothers nf dav ctnrimJc Ant. wood School sponsored a tea Monday in the Quaker school's library. Thomas Purdy, headmaster, and several faculty members wined them It ua thn ov. ond tea of the school year.

Mrs. William TfouMt wa hnir man. Assisting her were Mrs. rtooen ramrwge, Mrs. Purdy and Mrs.

William Bogle. Purdv riisniMivt thn ctwml'c plans to replace the fire ruined classroom Duuoung. He said modern classroom units would be built in keeninir with OalruHwV master plan developed in 1965. He indicated that ground breakingbreaking would protMblv take place in early April and that every effoit would bo made to hae new facilities available in the jail. Those present viewed several illustrations of the school's nlans for future development.

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