Milford chronicle., 1960-06-17
A MESSAGE TO GRADUATES


graduates and college graduates are enter
ing the stage of life at time when their
country is the foremost power in the world
and when business opportunities are plenti-
full.
Although young graduates are not too
often prone to take freely-Offered advice, we
will nevertheless offer few points, as a
general guide, which we believe might be
helpful to those leaving school at this time.
The first thing worth mentioning is that
every graduate, or even those who did not
graduate, can succeed in life. We live in a
country where success can be achieved as a
result Of sustained effort, or determination.
One does not have to be genius, brilliant, or
even smart to achieve this success.
Fortunately, in the United States we have
such plentiful opportunities that a determi-
nation to succeed, and willingness to work,
will produce very gratifying results.
Perhaps the most important single piece
of advice to be given to graduates or those
entering the business world at this time is
the suggestion that they develop an indi-
vidual Christian philosophy. This means that
each person develop set of principles and a
philosophy by which he will try to live his
life. Naturally, he will sometimes fail, but
the point is that he will be attempting to live
life in harmony with certain basic guide
lines.
Another suggestion is for youngsters to-
day to resist the temptation to overempha-
size the Importance of money. The great
values of life, and of time, are not depend
ent upon financial means.
Lastly, we would suggest that a good pol
icy for youngsters today is to refuse to in
dulge in the most widespread curse of the
masses-that of gossip, Careless words, mis-
chievious comment and scandalous exagger-
percentage of the population. 1t requires
great will power and considerable strength of
character to avoid this tempting pitfall of
life.
These things-a life patterned on the
Christian philosophy of Jesus, one in which
hard and sustained work is respected, one in
which money is not wOrshipped as god,
and one in which help is extended to our fell
low men, and evil gossip resisted, add up to a
life of good citizenship, and contribution
to ones community, city and state.
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EDITORS LOOK AT THE RAILROADS
The Association Of American Railroads
has analyzed 1862 newspaper editorials on
railroad topics and problems which it receiv-
ed during the first quarter of this year. They
came from 40 states and the District of Col
umbia Here are some of the findings:
Four hundred forty editorials-all that
dealt with the subject-Said that railroads
are essential to the nations economy and /or
security.
Fifty-two editorials-all that dealt with
the subject-said railroads must remain un-
der private ownership and operation.
Three hundred fifty-three editOrialS-all
that dealt with the subject-said railroads
are over-regulated or that regulation is out
moded.
-Four hundred fifty-five editorials said
that railroads are in serious financial con-
dition and /or should be permitted adequate
earnings. Only one took contrary view
Two hundred ninety-three editorials all
that dealt with the subpect-said that govern
ment subsidies or assists competitors of
railroads.
Seven hundred thirteen editorials said
that railroads are hurt by union featherbed-
ding or make-work rules. Only eight said
that they are not, while one hundred twenty
eight took neutral position.
One hundred seventy-seven editorials said
railroads should be permitted to abandon
money-loSing trains and or services. By way
of contrast, IA said they should not be allow
ed to do so, and SO took neutral position.
There is an amazing high degree of edi-
torial unanimity on the principal problems
which are plaguing the railroad industry. 1t
is clear that the vast majority of the ma
tion's editors believe that quick and positive
action to solve those problems is needed
not just because of the railroads interest,
but because of the overriding public inter-
est.
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HOW WILL WE EXIST?
Some time ago the House Ways and
Means Committee rejected the Forand bill,
which would provide government-paid medi-
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