Editorial
With the end of the school year just several
weeks away, many high school and college students
will be looking around for summer jobs.
It is not easy for some businesses to hire
young people for short periods of time. It takes
time and money to train new personnel. By the
time they learn the job and what it entails, the
vacation period is over. The competition for
summer jobs becomes so keen that it gives the
potential employer a choice of applicants for
that extra bit of help that he has a hard time
finding at other times of the year.
We urge businessmen not to pass up the opportunity
of employing young people for the summer
months, whenever they can. We have always found
the young people willing and eager- to learn and
always grateful for the opportunity to earn a few
extra dollars.
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Small boats by the hundreds will be back by
the waters of the Great South Bay this month,
freshly scrapped and painted after a winter of
storage.
This ever increasing popular sport brings with
it boating accidents, which are becoming more
prevalent each season as more comparative amateurs
acquire boats to take to the water.
Under a new State ruling, it will be illegal for
youngsters under the age of 14 to operate a power
driven boat without a safe boating certificate.
We were glad to learn that the U. S. Coast Guard
Auxiliary Flotilla 13- 2 will co- sponsor a series
of boating safety courses for youngsters between
the ages of ten and 14, beginning this week for
a five week period. At the end of the course, which
is being held at the Marjorie Post Community
Park, the youngsters will be issued a safe boating
certificate. We think this a most worthwhile idea.
The same Flotilla also holds courses for grownups
in adult education during the school year.
Capitol Report
By Rep James Grover
Despite some of the reckless
and unwise predictions being
made in Washington about the
long, hot summer which awaits
this nation, this Congressman is
looking forward to a great
summer on Long Island.
Our section of the state, at
least, offers a wealth of recreational
opportunities to all segments
of our population, and it
doesn't take money to enjoy them.
The year 1967 will see federal
ocean beach areas added to the
excellent town and state beaches
available to our people.
Swimming areas, parks, picnic
groves, fishing and boating are all
within easy reach. Even an automobile
ride can be a memorable
experience on this blessed island
during the summer. If we don't
run into a legislative logjam, I
hope to be able to enjoy Great
South Bay this year with my
family.
One thing that I could do without
- and a number of Congressman
agree with me on this - is
the series of warnings being
issued by prominent officials
concerning the " long, hot summer"
for which we're supposed to
be due. When people like our Vice
President and the junior Senator
from New York repeat and repeat
these dire predictions, they may,
with such constant reminders, be
setting the stage for the very disorders
they fear. Local government
on Long Island has cooperated
with state and federal
agencies in providing constructive
activities and outlets
for all other citizens. This constructive
thought and action might
well serve as an example for the
rest of the nation to think and act
and talk constructively.
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Letters
To The Editor
Dear Editor,
One of the great liberties which
we have enjoyed until recently is
freedom to read what we please.
I have been a patron of the Farm-ingdale
Library for eleven years.
I do not think there is another l i brary
of similar size that can
surpass it. My children found
much needed material there
through Junior High, High School
and college. Today as graduate
students they still find our library
a source of help when they
come home.
I have countless hours of
pleasure from the wide variety
of subjects one can find on the
shelves of the library. There is
something for everyone - from
the innocent little children - to -
alas - the poor sick, sick adults
whose one track minds seek out
evil everywhere. Instead of
knocking Mr. Dow and the excellent
Library Board, let us all
be sure to register on June 3rd
and vote on June 10th - for the
library budget - so that our families
may continue to enjoy the
wonderful world of books.
Isabelle Witonski
173 N. Syracuse Ave.
N. Massapequa
P. S. Who censors the censor?
Dear'Editor:
In the May 23rd issue of the
Farmingdale High School Daler
Skyline, there were several things
that annoyed me. I wondered if the
lopsidedness of opinion and the
insincerity were as obvious to
everyone as it was to me, and if
the editors weren't possibly
avoiding the real issue.
Apparently the confiscation or
" stealing", if you like, of the
Paris Review by Mr. Gorton is
used as a- smokescreen to hide
the real issue which is one of
simple decency. Mr. Gorton has
explained many times that the
reason he removed the magazine
was to bring it to the attention
of the Library Board. I'm
sure he could have destroyed it
as less courageous citizens do
with literature they find objectionable.
The main question being asked,
is " Should high school students
or any minor, for that matter,
he shielded from the realities of
life?" To quote the Skyline, " Sex
and the obscenity in prople are
facts of life that must be faced
and accpeted."
But as you read on, it becomes
obvious that they are guilty of
the same thing they accuse Mr.
Gorton of, thus setting a double
moral standard. In one breath,
the editors are stating t h a t ' ' sex
and obscenity are things that must
be faced and accepted", and then
turn around and use Hyphens
for omitted four- letter words!
Why not call a spade a spade?
Do even you find these words
so objectionable that you must
hide them under a barrage of
hyphens ? I put this question to
the journalism class and their
reply was, ' I t wouldn't be in
good taste". Exactly! This is the
point on which Mr. Gorton is
risking his reputation. Why
couldn't you have the courage to
back up his moral integrity? Why
couldn't you have admitted openly
in your editorial what you admitted
to me in the privacy of Room
125?
You conclude the editorial with
a statement aimed it distorting a
reality, " We, representing the
students of F. H. S resent your a c tions
and strongly urge that you
reconsidar your stand on personal
censorship." Today, when
I decided to investigate who " we"
actually represented I was surprised
to discover that " we"
was contained within the confines
of the journalism class - a total
of perhaps 10 students and one
teacher. This is not exnctly a representative
cross- section of the
student body anymore than the
Chess Club, ( my apologies,
Chess Club) with this small
group, I was even more surprised
to find that only two or
three of this tight minority chose
to voice an opinion and strangely
enough, it was the same opinion
held by the Faculty Editorial Advisor.
Suppose we hold a general a s -
Honor Roll Students
Announced At
Farmingdale High School
Students named to the Honor
Roll at the Farmingdale Senior
High School for the fifth marking
period, having achieved an average
of 89.5 percent orbetterare:
Abramowitz Shelley, Alexander
Cynthia, Amerise Linda, Appel
Gary, Arshansky Ellen, Barber
Laura, Barnes Charles, Bedzin
Bonnie, Bellows Jan, Block
Doris, Bloomstein Carole, Bohm
Cathyann, Borgs Rita, Bossis
Peter, Boyce Michael, Buck Karen,
Capitman Rochelle, Cario
Rosemary, Carment Anne, Chab-arek
Anthony, Chanin Robert,
Chewuk Christin, Cifaldi Michael,
Citrano Linda, Cohen Alan,
Coletti Roseann, Conaway Linda,
Dagostino Karin, D'Anna, Robert,
Dahl Eugene, Deitel Eric, De-liberti
Bernadett, Deprano Anna,
Dratt Judy, Einstein Michele,
Elster Judy, EngSi Fon, Esposito
Frances, Fitzpatrick Georgette,
Friend Gary, Geist Judith, Genua
Laura, George Celeste, Gitlin
Jay, Goldstein Karen, Goor Mark,
Gottlieb Barry, Goulding James,
Gregorovic Patricia, Griffiths
Noelle, Hakans Marion, Handel-man
Deborah, Hay John, Herrmann
Claudia, Hillier Geoffrey,
Hoerburger Maryjane, Humphreys,
Kathleen, Iantosca Jeanne,
Johnston Wayne, Jordon Edward,
Kahn Vivian, KeckBernadet, Kel-ley
Carolyn, Kesden Dennis,
Klutchko Bruce, Kraver Deborah,
Krolick Sandra, Landau Karen,
Lazarus Ellen, Lobello Catherine,
Long Patty, Lubow Fred,
Lund Karen, Lund Peter, Lun-deen
Lars, Maccabe Joanne,
Mahoney Gregory, Marine 11 ino
Rosalie, McKinley Christine,
Meyn Charlotte, Mudd Daniel,
Noll Douglas, Ott Justine, Petus-evsky
Mitchell, Raff Arlene,
Raimondo Carol, Rapport Jack,
Rose Janet, Rosenberger Josefa,
Rosenberger Stefan, Rothbard
Judith, Rudolph Marilyn, Sab-batino
Joseph, Salita Christine,
Scardina John, Schepp Sandie,
Schifrin Arthur, Schlofsky Mark,
Schmitt Nancy, SchneiderStacey,
Schwartz Jill, Seeberger Margaret,
Seymour George, Seymour
Marie, Sicuranza Priscilla, Silverman
Deborah, Simon Samuel,
Singer Janise, Singer Rona, Slan-sky
David, Solan Laura, Sonnett
Deborah, Sorensen Rosemary,
Spencer Roberta, Spilker Ellen,
Stecker Dean, Steiner Janet,
Steinhardt Doris, Svendsen
Karen, Sybillo Patricia, Tara-dash
Robin, ThannhauserPatricia,
Titus Lynda, Van Tassell
Kathy, Viamonte Gail, Vigliatore
Carol, Vitale Rosanne, Vogels-berg
Chris, Vousoulas Irene,
Walsh Linda, Ward Patricia,
Warner Jonathon, Wassmer
Susan, Wilk Richard, Wolkoff
Harvey, Woodford Steven and
Zeplin Deborah.
Letters To The Editor
sembly and read the passages
that Mr. Gorton found objectionable
in the Paris Review. And
just to give it the parental seal
of approval, let's have our parents
sit on the stage. The rest
of the student body that you claim
to represnt will sit in the audience
with the parents. We'll all
t ry our best to be a little more
sophisticated and cool. If we can't
fake it to the end, let's admit that
maybe Mr. Gorton had a point. If
you're embarassed and want to
'' rub it out", or if the words,
pictures and stories lose their
intrigue in the glare of light and
cause generalized discomfort, it
ain't art orbeauty. Andforallour
liberal mindedness and permission
to speak freely, the essence
of deceny within each of us, stops
us cold at a certain point. Why
must you pretend that it does not
exists as you give evidence of it?
Why are you ashamed to admit
that some things are universally
offensive? Why must you give it
another name when someone else
exhibits this same decency? Why
do you call it " personal censorship"
when Mr. Gorton ob-objects?
Do not pretend to represent me,
or any other students until you
can exhibit the maturity and honesty
that we demand of a representative.
All of the students, I'm sure,
will be looking forward to the
assembly. If you're doubtful about
the pronunciation of any of the
more descriptive phrases in your
recital, feel free to take a recording
of the eloquence displayed
in the Boys Locker Room
anytime before your performance.
You might be surprised
to discover that we are not as
desperately in need of exposure
to obscenity as you think!
Tom O'Keefe
2 Regina Road
Farmingdale
pletely out of context, put it on
the back of his campaign literature
and distributed it to
homes in our school district.
He wanted our school district
to change the reading books of
the elementary school children.
Mr. Werner wanted us not to
use educational materials of the
Science Research Associates."
When Mr. Gorton filed the
second time for his candidacy
to the library board, I wrote
to editors that members of the
Birch Society, and Mr. Gorton
is one, seek to impose their
ideas on what we shall read
and believe. Since that letter
was written, Mr. Gorton's actions
confirm this statement. At the
P. T. A. Candidates' Meeting, Mr.
Gorton designated an article
trash; he spoke about the need
for discrimination, but then
he promptly read this " trash"
to all present. He has intentionally
confiscated property belonging
to our public library.
He has done more to circulate
this periodical than any other
trustee who meets his obligations
in a proper manner. Mr.
Gorton was asked at the meeting
why he spreads it so when
he is supposedly opposed to it.
Now Mr. Werner charges me
with defamation of the John Birch
Society and its specific members.
I suggest first that Mr. Werner
learn the true meaning of the
words he uses. Second, Mr.
Werner and his colleagues can
try to demonstrate by their public
statements and actions that
what I have said is not so.
All of the above is a matter of
public record.
George R. Schriro
snge
debate Edward Werner, the following
statement was issued by George
R. Schriro of 121 Prospect Street,
Farmingdale.
Dear Editor:
When Mr. Edward Werner was
an unsuccessful candidate for the
Farmingdale library board, he
charged that the library was
circulating blasphemous and
obscene literature by having on
its shelves the book, " The Last
Temptations of Christ." Apparently,
not satisfied with the
limited circulation of this book
which received very good reviews,
he took excerpts com-
Armed Forces
Walter Parquet, 22, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Wilfred R. Parquet, 944
Fulton St., Farmingdale, was
commissioned an Army second
lieutenant upon graduation from
the Armor Officer Candidate
School at Ft. Knox, Kentucky.
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Cadet Raymond J. Enners, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond H.
Enners, 83 Beechwood St., Farmingdale,
will graduate from the
U. S. Military Academy at West
Point Wednesday.
While at West Point, the 21-
year- old cadet was a chapel
acolyte. He was also on the lacrosse
team.
Farmingdale OBSERVER Thursday, June 1, 1967
