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The Franklin NEwS-RECORD EnterQdas eeeondeleeu mette¢ on 3ely S, tg61 VOL. 14, NO. 18 el tho poet Office /n 8omersst,New Jersey. SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY, THURSDAY, MAY 2, 1968 10~ per copy: H alnllton Youth Project iI!All Existing Township Law iiii Eyes ’Non Profit ’Status Franklin Township Council concentrated on ordinances Thursday, April 25, whenthey introduced kills OEO givingus any money."this year than it was a year ago, he three new laws and passeda fourth .. which is an ordinance which allows for the codification of all By K. D. ’riven The proposal,the product ofrs- said. "Blacks hear about whites the existing township law into a simpler form. flnemenKsto theoriginalproposals The Youth De- forming vigilanta committees and The codification will cost about $20,000. Whenthe job is done, all township laws will be in a single Hamilton Park consideredlast year, will be sub-decide they better arm themselves velopmentProject has filed for Iooseleaf notebook-- with repetitive laws and old laws which parallel newones pulled out. incorporation as a non-profit or- mitred to state and federal agencies also." The result will be a streamlined set of municipal ordinancesbetter followed by the governmentand as well as civicand industrial or- Communication with Franklin genlzatlon.This is an attemptto ganizationsin an "effortto raiseyouth is as strengthenthe group for a fund getting more difficult, the citizen, and a set of laws which can be morereadily referred to. MayorRobert Pierry noted that a blts and piecesof what we need Mr. Copeland sees it, because driveits leadershope will pay lot of checking and cross reference work must nowbe done to locate the older ordinances. He added wherever we can," he said. ’" promises made last yearhaven’t that the newcodified laws will makeupdating the laws easier in the future. for a year-round program for beenkept. are older,un- childrenin Franklin. Concentration is in two areas. The kids ghetto Recreation consisting of dances happierthan lastyear and don’t The $20,000 contract went to Michie City Publications Co. of Charlottesville, Vs. Listed as temporary officers and cultural affairs, as well as think we can deliver." are MauriceWood, chairman; Mrs. failure "deliver" Dr. games and athletic equipment. The to stems Edna Hunter, secretary; and "This is like most neighborhood fromthe "lackof leadershipbythe ever,will be threelengthy ordin- OscarSistrunk, presentlyBoard Township Council," says Mr. ances -- the zoning laws, the Fair Offers of Educationpresident, as treas-programs," he said. buildingcode and tha plumbing "But where we differ is in the Copeland.Certainly things have urer.Upon incorporation,direc- education, the empha-been code, which are pubUshedsepar-Free in heritage done, he admits, but "every- , tors and officers will be namedsis,"The program will offer Afro- one rushes for summerprograms. ately. for the firstyear of operation. Introducedunanimously and set American history. Vocational gui-: Theyleave the kids hanging for the ! Presently,the groupis clearlydance, winter and conditions really for publichearing on May 23 is Tests, Shots non-profit.While it has a well- a narcotics workshop, arts an ordinancecalling for the con- A health fair sponsoredby writtenproposal and enthusiasticand crafts,consumer education for haven’tchanged come spring." trol Center will administer tests childrenand theirparents and a His commentsabout white apathy structionof a sidewalkalongHam-Franklin Townshlp’s Board of people,it has no money,the one for diabetes. According to town- youthemployment service as a part and Council InacUon mirrored Ilion Street between Franklin Ben- Health, health department, and ci- ship health Officer John Carlano, itemit needsmost. those made at a recent Councll levard and Annapolis Street. vic organizations will be held this "Everyoneagrees ours is an of this area. diabetes tests are recommended "Blackshave an extremely poorsessionby LennoxHinds, a friend Property owners fronting on the Saturday and Sunday, May4-5 from for persons over 40 years, over- excellentprogram, but that hasn’t sldewalkwillbe assessed for curbsnoon - 5 p.m. at FranklinHigh self-image," Mr. Copeland said, of Mr.Copelar~cl§ and also active weight, or related to a diabetic. gottenus a dime," says Ronald no howwell they have suc- In the Hamilton/ Parkpro~ect. and guttersif the ordinanceis !School. Copeland,long active in the Som- matter The test should be taken one or ceeded in American society. "If At that tim~ Council defended passed. Highlights of the event will in- two hours after a regular full- ersetCounty civil rights fight and Sidewalkshave been mentionedclude free diagnostictesting and we can create pride and respect, its record, claiming that it was be- course meal which includedsu- actingas an unpaiddirector. people ing pressuredby whitesaccusing for that stretchsince the new Innoculatlons,health exhibits and garsand starches. In an interviewthis week, Mr. won’t take the nonsense any SampsonG. SmithIntermediate films, and firstaid and jude dora- Copeland spread the proposal more, won’t let landlords take ad- it of exactlythe opposite. Council- man Bruce Williams said at that Schoolwas constructed.When it onstrations. Approximately30 health exhibits across a table in his home at 242 vantage, for instance." opens in September,it is expectedTests for blood groupingand -- many contributedby the New Hillcrest and explainedit The confrontationbetween black session: "We can only operate Avenue within the framework the to increase the number of children JerseyState Department of Health in detail.Then he talkadabout the and white.America is more tense and RH typingwlll be administeredby -- willbe on display.A special funds." walking along the street, which is personnelfrom OrthoDiagnostics fundingfrustration, which led di- in a 50 mph speed zone. exhibitsponsored by the NewJer- rectlyto a discussionof attitudes Certain civic groups arehelping laboratories,and staff from Mid- Dog Bites Man... said Mr. Copeland, but it isn’t Also set for May 23 hearing is dlesexHospital will test vital lung sey GuernseyCattle Breeders will and problemsamong blacks and dispensefree milk samples. enough. "If white America wants the amendment to the ordinance capacity. thewhites in Franklin-- attitudesFive Incidents to know where "responsible black covering garbage collection. It will he felt were representatlve of those The townshipLions Club will Townshippolice, fire and wel- Farewell leadership is, then let me ask allow collectors to charge three offer eye screening, and the health faredepartments will participate First affecting the nation. Occur This Week whereis responsiblewhite leader- months in advance. Required by department will test for glaucoma, i in the show, alongwith numerous FIRST FAREWELLto Frank- cipal of the high school since Mr. Copeland puts a $30,000 ship." the change is the bundling in dis- Exams for night blindnessand countyorganizations. lln High School Principal Harry 1963 will leave June 30 to be- price tag on the program for an Thingsare dafinlntelygoing to he claimshe is tired posable containers of grass, tree entire year, an amounthe feels Although of colorperception will be offeredby Films will be shown continu- Steiner was said at the Junior come assistant superintendent the dogs in Franklin,according writing proposals and begging for andhedge clippings and trimmings. the New Jersey Department of ously on both days and refresh- Prom,Saturday night, as Junior of schoolsin Glen Rock,N.J. could be provided by the township to policeofficials, who reported The thirdordinance for public money, he admits ha is still trying. Motor Vehicles. monkswill be offeredbythe Frank- classpresident Shelley Garret- No replacement has been if "Council really felt the thing five"dog bites, human" incidents Project officials plan to meet with hearingMay 23 coversfees and Township health department linHigh School Band Parents C1~b. son presentedhim witha gift. named. was important." in thepast week. technicalaspects of hookingup to Housing and Urban Development physicianswill also administer Mr. Stelner, who has beenprin- Photo by Welssenburger But the Council doesn’t see it Monday was the busiest day, officials in Philadelphia concern- watermains. R was introducedby free tetanusand measlesinnocu- According to Mr. Carlano, the that way, having reduced the or- withthree reported nlpplngs, none buy proposal ing’ federal funds to a building a 7-I vote,with Councilman Rich- fattens,and itsconsulting derma- iginal included in the of them serious.Annie Byam of for the project. ard Driveropposed. dis- Recreation Department budget tologistwill conduct skin screen- offer diagnostic testing and HighlandPark was bittenby a dog One prospectis the old Russian The arresttwo weeks ago of a ingfor ache, cancer and other skin pense medical information, topro- from $30,000to $3,100without owned by William Davidson of speeder by a State policeman, Voters Pick earmarkingit specifically Clubon LouisAvenue, which would ailments. mote good healthawareness and for 39~ HillcrestAvenue inthevlcinlty be suitable,possibly for thecom- who allegedlystruck the manwhile acquainttownship residents with HamiltonPark. Hearingtests will be givenby of the Davidsonhome, police re- bineduse of the Hamilton group arrestinghi m, ca me up whenCoun- nursesfrom the township’spublic For the moment,Mr. Copelandport. cilmanFoster Burnett unsuccess- terestyoung People in is concentratingon gettingsome sameday, police said, Gall and the Headstart program,