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American Problems Classes Eye Social and Economic Questions (Editor note: This is th third In a srles of articles trllmg of the departments of study at Jlepuner llirt school) American Problems, twelfth grade aorlal studies It required (or graduation for all hlph school students In Oregon. Forty -two students are enrolled In two American Problems classes at Heppner High school thla year, nti tnoir teacner la Jim Suther land. The course, at this senior level Is concerned with govern ment and governmental prob lems. The class offers an opportune time to Introduce students to some of the pertinent social and economic problems with which they will be faced almost Im mediately upon graduation. Moreover, the primary goal of American rrokms. as the prl maty goal f all American edu cation, is to develop good citizen. snip, and one extremely import aitt aMx-ct of eood cltUeiuhiD It lio appreciate, to understand, and to be actively Interested in Amer lean government The study of American Prob lems attempts to stimulate In terest In our government; to pro vide essential understanding of the operations of our govern ment; to promote careful think ing about governmental prob lem; and to encourage active participation In governmental activities. The foundations of our govern ment, and the Idea that gave birth to our form of govern mentthe idea that people can govern themselves has been studied by the seniors, as well Don't Get Caught With Your Battery Down BRING TOUR CAR IN FOR FREE BATTERY INSPECTION. STANDARD BATTERY FRICESi 8-VOLT 12-VOLT COLOR- IS 39.9S S14.9S Black Months Warranty 30 $12.95 $17.35 Blue 40 $15.95 $19.95 Red 50 $19.95 S219S Whit ALL CROUP SIZES SAME PRICE EXCHANGE ALL CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED THE GENERAL TIRE FORD'S TIRE SERVICE N. Main PH. 6-9481 Heppnar as thf tourm -f our democratic Ideas. The Constitution, elections. and political names have also been examined and discussed. The unit on political parties Included a discussion by Gordon Trait. Ileuuner High school prtn clnaL and by Hubert Abrams. Morrow county district attorney, Pratt cave an Insight into th Democratic party and its Ideals and aspirations, and Abrams uis cusMd the goals and principles of the Republican party. In future weeks, the classes will examine national and state L-oxernment. w.th their legula live, executive, and Judicial branches. It will Investigate lo cal government, county and city governing bodies, and empnasis win be i-laced uton our courts and laws. Special attention will be paid to the United States as a world leader, and how the iscts of our country affect people all over the world. The classes will discuss nat ional security and International organizations, such as the United Nations. Taxation and finance, the Income and cost of the gov eminent will be analyzed. Fin- j ally, an account will be given1 of government and the life of our people In agriculture, busi ness, labor, education, welfare, health, housing, crime, and acci dents. A study of our American gov ernment will aid the student Im measurably as he takes his place as a citizen of the community, the state, and the country. It will help him analyze the prob lems that face this country, and what is most important, it will enable him to participate activ ely to help find a solution to our American problems. , V CO, ! ' v - " ;p: If j I i I .. . i - HEPFNCR GAZETTE-TIM CI. Thursday. tfrsbf I. 1M1 TB Treatment Manual Sent Out By County Health Association A timely review tit the essen t . i i . . . . . - losis Treatment A Practical Guide For I'hvslrians," Is now off ihe press and has been d.s trtbuted by the Im-al County Tu lenu!oi and Health Assoc latiin la each physician In Mr ruu- county, aivortUng to Mrs. W. W. Weatherford. This treat nu tit manual has been prepared by the committee on therapy of the Oregon Thoriac Society and Is aprroved by the tuterculosls omniittfH of the Oregon State Medical Society and the tubercu losls section cif the Oregon Stale Board of Health. F.nh and every day, this dis ease is costing Oregonlans $5,000 for hospttaltxatlon alone. 301 new active rases hsve already been dieuvt-ied and reported in the past rtk'lit months. In ad dition, 1 person have died of tuberculosis so far this year, and vie have over JlUtt people tn Oregon with "old" lnfe-tions In whim at least 3i)0 "new" cases of tuberculosis will occur an nually for quiie a few year to come, rieeause the effectiveness of drug therapy has demonstra ted me possibility or ventuany eliminating tuberculosis as a major health problem, the Mor row lounty runerculosis and Health association Is eager to provide the physicians the new est and latest research, studies In the field. In addition. It spon sors case finding techniques. HEPPNER'S Parent-Teacher association Is busy during American Education week, stimulating Interest in the organisation and education. Here Mrs. Glenn (Lenna) Smith sells a membership to Sheriff C J. D. Bauman during the Chamber of Commerce visit to Unit-A school. Frank Turner (left) awaits his turn and Admin UUatlTt Principal Htllard Brown stands at the right (G-T Photo) Morrow, Umatilla Bank Debits Up Planning a wedding, anniver sary, reception or special party? The Gazette-Times carries all forms of social announcements and invitations. Special orders filled promptly. Bank debits for the Pendleton area. Including Morrow and Umatilla counties, increased In September, 1961, compared to September, I960, according to the University of Oregon Bureau of Business Research. Debits for September, 1961, to taled S39.015.C98. For August. 1961. the total was $41,153,779. and for September, 1960, the total was $33.69-1,129. Oregon, with 230 banks report ing, had a decrease In bank debits In September, 1961. of 7.3 percent, compared to August, 1901. and a decrease of 3.4 per cent from September, I960. In Portland moid SANDY BLVD. 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