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The Herald And Hie Lantern

Thursday, October 18, lVf9

editorial

Letters To The Editor

Red Cross Needs Your Support Inflation. Bah. humbug, we’re all sick of the word. Everybody’s feeling the boa-constrictor like squeeze of the old plummeting dollar these days. We all know how much harder it is to get by on less. But. there are some organizations that could end up being strangled by our preoccuption with the recession, if we don’t watch out. These organizations are charitable or volunteer groups, one of which has just kicked off its annual fund drive: The American Red Croas. The American Red Cross is a well-known and well liked volunteer organization. It Is one of the few organizations from which we. the general public, are likely to benefit directly If we have not done so already. The Cape May County Red Cross, based in Cape May Court House, has evidenced its essential usefulness to this county many times. In last year’s blizzard thousands of county residents were housed and fed at local evacuation centers. In addition, the Red Cross provides all the blood used for transfusions at Burdette Tomlin Hospital. The nature of their operations is diverse including hurricane and other disaster aid and safety education and training. The Cape May County Chapter of the American Red Cross has its lifeblood in a solid core of unselfish volunteers. It does not receive funds from the United Way. It depends on us. the public, for its continued existence. For those who like to see their dollars well spent and like to see exactly where those dollars are being spent, the Cape May County Red Cross is a good cause for which we

dig into the pocket.

It Is sure to be a sound investment.

Wants National Odd-Even Plan

nationwide odd-even and minimum purchase system until the winter heating needs are met an^the real causes of the ‘shortages’

are identified.

A National odd-even program will immediately reduce our depending on O.P.E.C. products and give us time to re-allocate fuel and plan for next years

tourist season.

I resent having this resort area ’‘used’’ for economic gain of other areas and financial interests. While things did pick up near the end of our season, on balance, it was not a great tourist season. I sincerely thank you for your personal concern during our recent gasoline crisis and the additional fuel you alloted to Cape

Stone FLarbor Lifeguards Praised

Dear Eklitor: The following letter addressed to Stone Harbor Mayor James Wood was recently presented at a Borough Council meeting:. I would like to take this opportunity to relate to you a recent incident because most people are quick to criticize and slow to give credit when a job is well done. On Sept. 6, four adult house guests and I were swimming at the 96th Street beach at approximately 2:30 p.m. We are reasonably good swimmers and were enjoying the lovely weather and water. However, even utilizing good judgment and respect for the ocean, before we realized what was happening, the undertow and/or the tide had

To The Editor:

The following letter was ..sent to N.J. Energy Commissioner Joel Jacobson, Oct. 1. Please present it to your readers for their consideration. The timing on the State’s sudden post-Labor Day cancellation of odd-even gasoline rationing is outrageous and an insult to the New Jersey tourist

industry.

Tourism here in our own Slate suffered tremendously from the gas 'shortage' this summer and now that we've paid the price, it simply isn’t fair to end rationing to benefit tourists on their way to Florida and other resorts. Let every State bite-the-bullet equally. In the campaign to drive gas prices up over the $1 magic level per gallon, Jersey Shore tourism suffered greatly. Once our season ended, the crisis disappears and the Byrne Administration lets them getaway with it. Can we expect another 'crisia^next May when our Jersey Sho& tourist industry gears up again? What else can we do to hurt our own economy and people to benefit the oil industry and Florida vacationers? I protest. Unless the entire 'gas crisis' was a hoax, the fair thing is to reinstate a

Middle Bands

Tourney Applauded

To the Editor: On Sunday, Oct. 7, the Middle Township High School Panther Marching Band sponsored its 1st Annual Tournament of Bands Competition. This magnificant display of musical talent and marching expertise is a tribute to the students who par-

ticipated.

There has never been an invitational Field Competition held in Cape May County and this activitiy can provide the people of Cape May County an opportunity to see the finest high school bands in our

areaW

I am looking forward to this event in the future as it will become a tradition in

our area

On behalf of the people of Middle Township and Cape May County, I wish to salute Mr. Richard Ludwig, the Middle Township Band Director, the Band Parents, the Band Boosters, and most of all the students on the Middle Township High School Panther Marching Band. Our hats are off to you! Sincerely, Charles Leusner Cape May Court House

May County. I’m sure your problems are complex and many, but someone has to force the Congress and the Federal Energy Administration into some decisive and equitable national program. Please take action for the sake of fairness in our interests. Sincerely, Gerald M. Thornton Freeholder Director of Health, Welfare, Charities & Planning

Board

Cape May County Court House

Police Efficiency Praised

Dear Editor, I want to thank Lower Township and Middle Township Police for the fine job they performed last Saturday, October 6, when my pick*up truck was stolen. r In a very short time they found my pick-up truck and , it was returned to me. Unfortunately, some damage was done to the truck. My brief case with all my important papers in

it was missing also. Thanks to Detective Joe from the Villas my briefcase was found and returned to me later that same evening. I just want everyone to know how cooperative the Lower Township and Middle Township police were in finding my pick-up truck and briefcase and how much I appreciate their help. Carl PeteMngemar Cherry Hill & Villas

Gas Hotline Extends Service

COURT HOUSE - The Cape May County Board of Freeholders and County Chamber have agreed to continue the successful “Gas Hotline Service” in full operation until Nov. 13. Robert Patterson, Chamber Director, said. Originally the "Hotline" was to close down Oct. 15. "We are keeping our ear to the ground and have learned that some of our ' Cape May County service stations may have to close earlier this month due to reduced allocations and spot shortage," Patterson . ^ said • r This, of course, could present a problem for not only our local people, but also the fall visitors to our county. He noted the county gas

allocations for October and November may be low due to the extra gas allocations the area received during the latter part of the summer when this area experienced a heavy influx of tourist traffic. "While presently it is not a renewed crisis situation, we could have some problems develop in this area if there is a shortage again of gas suppliers and we want to have a reliable service for the motoring public to use if needed." the director said Patterson asks the public seeking information as to gas and service needs, to continue to call the Hot Line phone number 465 2111 between 9 a m. and 5 p.m. seven days a week until further notice.

taken all five of us-about one-half mile out from the shore. Without going into detail, we were in serious trouble, realize we couldn’t swim our way back to shore. It was necessary for nine lifeguards to lend tHeir assistance in returning us to safety before we had drowned. They were not only well-trained but mosi efficient and courteous in their duties. I sincerely feel that they should be awarded some form of recognition. As I am well aware that the lifeguard staff is trained and salaried for their services, I feel their actions were above the call of duty. Thank you Stone Harbor and the entire staff of lifeguards. Donald F. Sheneman Stone Harbor

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Synthetic Fuel Bill Approved

WASHINGTON - Sen. Bill Bradley, D-NJ, has discl9feed that the Energy Department, acting at his initiative, plans to expand a subsidy program for synthetic fuels in a bid to spur production of energy from urban solid waste such as ordinary garbage. In a statement from his office October 9. Bradley said he has been assured that the Economic Regulatory Administration of DOE will be issuing a new rule shortly to grant "entitlement benefits" for some waste-to-energy products—putting their cost on a par with the price of imported oil. Bradley, who said he was not free to reveal details before an official announcement. first urged the move last spring in a letter to former Energy Secretary James Schlesinger and later in contacts with ERA Administrator David Dardin. "This step will make the price of energy from urban solid waste far more competitive with imported oil in the marketplace and open the way for significantly greater use of

obstacle has been price, garbage, trash, and refuse as sources of energy," Bradley said. "The technology is available already. The only major 'and if that is overcome, the dividends can be big. "In New Jersey for instance. more than 10 million tons of urban solid waste are being generated annually, requiring increased use of land for dump sites and posing a growing threat to human health. It is estimated that those 10 million tons can provide as much energy in a year as we get by using 26,500 barrels of crude oil a day. And at the same time, we would be reducing the future risks to human health by truly disposing of waste material instead of merely burying It on valuable land." Bradley noted that the General Accounting Office, an arm of the Congress, has estimated that full development of American’s refuse-to-energy resources could mean additional energy equivalent to 433,000 barrels of crude oil a day in about 15 years.

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