The Herald and The Lantern

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Wednerthiy. October >5, IWO

Politics: Who Cares Because our resort economy means seasonal unemployment, many of the yearround jobs are in government, primarily county and municipal. Even if many of these people don't actively participate as campaign workers, district committee-men and women, and contributors - they areifor the most part, still interested in politics. Then there are those probably the younger natives who haven't registered to vote, ana somd of the older folks who came here to retire completely — who couldn't care less ^ince the percentage of registered voters who go to the polls in this county is usually higher than in many other areas, we assume most oi our readers arc interested in politics. For those who aren't, we genuinely regret the lack oi interest and concern, and hope-we can helpto change this attitude IT IS OUR INTENTION to continue thru this month to present as much information as space permits about the candidates and, in particular, their views on important issues. We shall endeavor, thru reportorial and editorial techniques, to make this information as interesting as possible. We certainly can’t make anyone read it. But we i become ap the candid,.^*. .. —-—-- half as much about their politicians as they do their athletes, the concern, the results could only be beneficial. A Teacher To Remember The late Joseph Mango was the kind^of teacher most in his profession dream to be, but too few realize. He was recognized by his peers for his outstanding ability to teach, and by his students for his making the learning of a foreign language interesting and enjoyable. To ah his life touched, his death in 1978 was truly untimely. Fortunately his teaching gift was shared with faculty and students in two school systems over a generation's time. During the late 50s and early 60s he benefited the Wildwood High system; in the late 60s early 70s, the Lower Cape May Regional district. NOW, TWO AN1WAL CASH AWARDS are being established in his memory, one in each district to be awarded to the outstanding student in foreign language. How fitting, for now a great teacher can be memorialized in a meaningful, continual way that will touch students who otherwise wouldn't have the benefit of his teaching gift. Donalions toward die Joseph Mango Scholarship Award may be forwarded to Dr Robert Diamond, 4609 Pacific Avc . Wildwood 08260; Bernard Wogan. 1901 New Jersey Ave , North Wildwood 08260; or Bob Slang. !x>wer Cape May Regional. 687 Rl. 9. Erma 08204 Even if you weren't a tormer student or a friend of Mr. Mango; if you have ever had the desire to show your appreciation for a tremendous teacher, now is your opportunity.

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Presidential Candidates How They Stand: On Defense

JOHN ANDOUON

•"I do not believe that we hate become a weak and pidful giant. 1 do not think that

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two militarily in the world. Thn it not to say that we cannot design perhaps a leaner, tougher. better fighting force than we have today,

that our general purpose forces could not be improved, that some components of our navy should not be strengthened. ” • "Spending billions for defense’ while inflating our currency and neglecting steps to increase the produc tivity. innovative new, and competitiveness of the American economy will not make us strong in the long run. Rather it will weaken us. and make us mote vulnerable to the whims and fancies of foreign nations. We must begin

to uae our heads again."

• "1 would like to correct any misimptession that I would simply be willing to hold to the status quo on deferae spending 1 think certainly we are going to have to increase our conventional capability and new air-

and sea-lift capacity."

• "Strategic forces modemuauon ,is needed The MX system, however, plays to Soviet strengths...It will be destabilizing, and it will slow our own search for and development of new energy here at home. We should go forward with other options for strategic forces modernization and leave the MX where it is today—on the

drawing board.”

• "President Carter's proposal to reinstitute registration foe the draft b the first step towards peacetime conscription..,1 am unalterably opposed to the draft during peacetime in the absence of compelling circumstances. Suchcircum-

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• "We must pay whatever price b requited to remain the strongest nation in the world.” • "The uncertain and sometimes hostile world we live in require? that we continue to rebuild our defense forces. The United States will continue to seek peaceful means to settle international dbputes. But I cannot ignore the major increases in Soviet military spending that b*" ^ JIMMY CAim inexorably over the past 20 yc*ra. I cannot ignore our commitment to our NATO allies for mutual real increases in our investment in national defense I cannot ignore the implications of terrorism in Iran, or Soviet aggression in Afghanistan Moreover, I am committed as a matter of fundamental policy to continue real increases in deferae; and I plan increases in my deferae budgets through 1985.” • "Our intention b*to build the MX system. ..We arc going ahead with our plans for this very vital strategic protection for our country.. .We cannot let our strategic weapons system become vulnerable, and without the MX I believe that we will be vulnerable. ’' • "I am convinced that our volunteer forces are adequate for our current deferae needs I hope that it will not become necessary to reimpose the draft. However, we must be prepared for that possibility. For thb reason, I have determined that the Selective Service system must now be revitalized...we can begin registration and then meet future mobilization needs rapidly if they arise.'' • ”l have no intention of advocating to the Congress, and Congress would - never approve any legbiation that would permit women to engage in actual combat."

• "Our most critical foreign policy concern is our naal security. konaID ttAGAN and one of the strongest guarantots of national security b a superior military deferae.. .We must reverse the decline in our military strength, and ensure that our nation has • superior deferae capability...Thb does not mean that we shAild blindly _ extravagantly increase deferae spending every year. But we must conduct a comprehensive and on-going evaluation of our deferae needs in the context of the international political, economic, and military environment and then spend and build what b necessary to preserve the peace." • "The best approach b to make the next generation of ICBMs (i.e. the MX mbsile) mobile so that it cannot be readily pre-targeted. There are, however, rmny alternative approaches to mobility other than the proposal advanced by the administration that could be more rapidly andcheaply procured . The race track deployment proposed by the Carter Administration b enormously expensive and complicated, and will require years to build. Thb proposed mode of deploying the MX should be scrapped, became it b u nworkable." • "I oppose a military draft in peacetime. Only in a national emergency does the nation have a legitimate claim to the mandatory military service of its young people.” • “I oppose the establishment of a stand-by registration system.. .which would be seen...as a fust step toward a peace-time draft." * ★ ★

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Beaches, Roads Should Have Top Priority

by Mary Emily Oakes The municipal officials of Avalon are considering spending S2.350.000 for 2.94 acres of ground for a park and boat slips. We have a park at 73rd Street and many boat slips throughout Avalon. Where does the council place its priorities? If this land is purchased, it will cost a tremendous amount of money that we do not have and more pressing needs will be neglected. Our beach is our greatest assest. It should be our first priority. We must keep it usable and beautiful and yet it is constantly deteriorating. This past summer there was an unpleasant smell coming from the sewage plant. Will we have money to remedy this without further taxation? It needs immediate and extensive concem.Then there are the roads, many of

THE SOVEREIGN STATE of AFFAIRS

which are in disrepair. If I heard correctly, one of our councilmen mentioned that If the borough buys this property, all other problems will be Ignored for the present. Are we willing to sacrifice so much for a pa.*k and boat slips that will bCTtefit just a few? AH this talk about costing the homeowners just a slight increase in taxes in three years is inaccurate. Could one borrow so much money for nothing in today’s economy? We should be concerned with taking care of'Avalon's priorities, to make Avalon’s beach and town one that all can enjoy. Perhaps we could use the 7 per cent refund in taxes which we should get this year to finance these priorities without increasing taxes to any extent Mary Emily Oahex i*a resident of 36th Street.

DAVID fOYD

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