Welfare—Where to Place the Emphasis? *Y FRANK W. HAJtBOUft gram is "very iMdtqpate." Mayor Lewis T. O/Ukilo wys Mr, Blum last week toadied iht sorest *r4"pt>8§iKly weak- m - Where to piece the emphasis? tht vtofftm b "bffew human decency sUUKtards." est point in the case for expanded welfare when be said; feg needy families In distress-getting rid of the Wetfart director Mrs. Harry W. Norman agrees that "much MECCA FOR DEADBEATS? "deadbeMs'V-ainring taxpayers' money—or spending more «(it? more" could be dose for welfare recipients—but not without "If we participate in the state welfare program, this mo* These *re qosstton* facing the Borough Council, the bor- more funds, even if the borough decides to accept state aid. niclpality could become a mecca for all the welfare deadbeats ough nwMftr, «nd the local welfare director. Under the borough's program, welfare recipients get a food in the area. In addition, we will lose local control." In (be nW future—probably within a month—the govern- and fuel allowance, in most cases $16 maximum per family Councilman Martin C. Lohsea, noting a few days ago that ing body will decide whether to (tart participating in the per week for food. The total amount spent is kept down by this year's welfare funds are already becoming depleted, asked tup's public assistance (welfare) program, and increase the not paying other costs. It is an arbitrary "dividing line" de- that the "deadbeats" be cleared off the relief rolls immediately. welfare service here—or to continue to "go it alone." cided, on by the director. Questioned yesterday was Mrs. Norman on this poiaf. She At present,, the borough spends iU own funds and has its Under the state participation program, Mrs. Norman says, gave a surprising answer: own "rules and regulations" for welfare relief. the state will reimburse the borough for 40 per cent of its "Yes, we do have deadbeats on the rolls. Right ROW we ENOUGH OR TOO MUCH? expenditures—but the borough would have to increase (he have two of them who have been on local welfare tor more Recently, these'questions have been asked: Are we doing scope of its program .to include payment of rents, medical than a year—men who can't get a job or when they do get enough? Are we spending enougb—or too much? . care, utilities and clothing for welfare recipients. one can't hold it." Actually, borough officials would like to spend fes* while That—according to Mr. Blum—is the rub. But she added: providing more welfare service. The manager has estimated that it will cost two to three "If I refuse them relief, they may starve." And, plaintively, as an afterthought: But this may not be possible. times more to operate a welfare program under state regu- Even getting rid of what Borough-Manager C. Bernard "Maybe, I'm too soft-hearted." lations than a borough-controlled program. Mrs. Norman agrees that it will cost local taxpayers more Blum refers to as "the deadbeata" on the relief rolls probably NO AGREEMENT would not accomplish it. money if the borough participates in the state welfare assist- Last year, the local welfare budget was $4,400. The amount Robert F. Alexander, senior field representative for the ance program, even with the state's 40 per cent reimbursement. spent on welfare was, $7,800—all local taxpayers' money. The state Bureau of Assistance, who recently conferred with Bor- Just how much more, she will not venture a guess, deficit was made up at the end of the year from budget ac- ough Council on the matter, does not agree with Mr. Blum. GOVERNING BODY DECISION counts where there were surpluses—«lill the taxpayers' money. Neither do welfare directors of several other local communities. But borough officials here are skeptical. "But we can give these people better care under the state This year too the welfare expenditure will exceed the program," she adds. "It is pitiful to see some of these famil- budget. While they very much are In favor of improving welfare service here-^-for those who really are in need—they are leery ies with four and five children who have nothing." Yet, two borough officials say that the municipality's re- As to the decision whether to accept state aid—along with Keaaiburg Welfare Director Mrs. Marry W. Norman lief program leaves much to be desired. of calling on the local taxpayer for a larger chunk of his . Soft-hearted or Humanitarian? According to Borough Attorney George E. Ostrov, the pro- earnings for a number of reasons. (See WELFARE, Page 3) Distribution Weathfcr 7 a.m. temperature 63. Fair Today today, tonight and tomorrow. BEDBANK High today and tomorrow 80. l/m 19,450 tonight In the 50's. Sunday, 7 Independent Daily f partly cloudy with little .change (^ UOHOAY THROWN flUDAY-ttfr.WI J fat temperature. See weather, Dial SH I -0010 page 2. V lMU«a dally. MonW Ibroutn Fri'ty. Suoim Cimi Poitagt RED BANK, N. J., FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 1962 7c PER COPY VOL. 84, NO. 242 r»!d it Red Bum ud U Additional Mailtos Often. PAGE ONE Old Pipe Breaks FreeholdHas Hughes Raps GOP, Water Again Issues Debate Call - FREEHOLD—Water was flowing in this borough again today The municipality was without water for most of yesterday as TRENTON (AP) — Gov. Richard 3. Hughes, a Democrat, there "are millions who have been hurt" by what lie termed • 10-inch water main broke at the local water-pumping station has challenged state Sen. Majority Leader Charles W. Sand- the GOP failure to pass housing, anti-discrimination, and man, Jr.t R-Cape May, to debate Hughes' assertion that the minimum wage legislation. •> The: break took place at about 9 a. m. By noon, the 2,401 Republicans have been blocking nominations for political The Senate is divided 10-10 between the two parties since homes serviced were without water. reasons. the death of Sen. Robert C. Crane, R-Union. Whichever party ~~~—~~ " Service was back to normal'SI Hughes and Sandman have been verbally dueling all week wins Crane's Senate seat will hold the balance of power in 9 p,m, after the 72-year-old bro the Senate. kcn plpe over the Influence of the Union County Senate race on Senate had been replaced. Th inaction, or action, last Monday' before it adjourned. The duel between Hughes and Sandman started when the pjpe is one that was originally Yesterday, the Democratic governor again accused the Senate passed a bill Monday setting up a medical care plan installed when the pumping sta< Republican Senate caucus of killing sOme good legislation, ac- for the needy aged. • Hughes favors the plan but wants coun- cused Republicans in Union and Essex counties of playing ties to pay some of the costs. The Senate bill puts all the politics with appointments, denied the Democrats will gerry- cost on the state and shifts a million dollars of present county Expla ins costs to the state. • 1S£5 mander congressional districts, and aimed some barbs at As- emergency basis and the Region- semblyman Nelson F. Stamler, the Republican Senate candi- MEDICARE ISSUE al High School sent student! date in Union. Hughes said the Republicans were displaying a sudden, home early, canceling the afte hypocritical Interest in medical care for the elderly because noon session. CAMPAIGN TRAIL of. the Union County election. Sandman replied that Hughes' WASHINGTON (AP) — Presi- Fire Chief John R. Stryker, Hughes Indicated he would take to the campaign trail on own Democratic senators favored the Senate bill. And he dent Kennedy pins his strategy who was sworn into office Mon- behalf of R. Roy Wheeler, who is running against Stamler. called on the governor to summon the Democratic Assembly lor prosperity on a five-point tax day night, alerted the fire de- , ';i'm sort of a lobbyist for the little people who are get- back from recess tq^jpass the medicare bill. package that includes across-the- partment, had firo police patrol ting hurt by the Republican caucus," Hughes said adding that / (See HUGHES, Page 2) :~~" "- board income tax cuts startin; ling the community throughoui LEAVI HoSFiTAU-New Jersey Gov. Richard £ next January. the day, and called in the 3,000- n "There l.s no need for this coun gallon NAD Earle fire tank truck shields hie infant ion; Thomas More, from the sun, ai his Urion Takes try to stand helplessly by anc to stand by. wife carries him out of Children's Hospital in Philadel- The phone at the Municipa HenckNamed to Council Watch a recovery run . out phia whore the boy had been treated for lung congestion gas," Kennedy told his news con- Building rang often with rest Oceanport and a congenital heart defect sinco his birth on April 2*. NEW SHREWSBURY —Robert Herbert L. Willett, 3d, made no further say in filling the post. ference yesterday. dents asking when service wouli the motion calling for Henck, a Mayor Karl K. Baron, had tried (AP Wirephoto) Henck, a Republican, was ap- "We have a program to boosi be restored. Council Seat pointed to Borough Council by a candidate in November's council previously to fill the vacancy, it and I hope that all those who The Hall of Records, coun 3 to 2 vote of council last night election, to .fill the vacancy but all of his nominations had are concerned about their stocks house, and other public building! OCEANPORT — Edward H, to fill the vacancy left by the through Dec.