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Martin ^Luther King
On the occasion of the birthday of Dr. Martin ~tuther~King,
JrTT we look back to the life and time of one of the greatest black
Jeaders of all times. Dr. . King was the most eloquent and
perhaps the most respected blackman of his time.
He believed in America and in America's capacity to solve her
racial problems. When many in his time were playing politics
with racial differences, he saw that in racial harmony rests the
hope of all. He appealed to the conciences of men and did not
hesitate to tell all the people that until the weak becomes
strong, the strong cannot hope to be great. He called on all men
to be brothers.
It was not his fault that he was killed by the very weapons he
constantly preached against. For in his death he demonstrated
that the fact that a man did not succeed is an important lessorrto
other people.
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In his death, too, he lit up a candle which show men's
concience to be without compassion and hope.
Although his life held frustration to some and hope for others,
he achieved greatness in both the life he lived, the sermons he
preached and the universal brotherhood which he nrartirpH
His assassination in Memphis, Tennessee in the spring of
1968 was not really an anihilation of all he stood for but an
extension of the great hopes he brought to mankind
everywhere. Who else among the many that we know today
reflect in his life the hopes of Jesus, the philosophy of Thoreau
and the nonviolence of Ghandi?
Dr. King did not completely remove evil from the face of the
earth. And 1 really don't know if that was part of his mission.
But he told men to be lovable, to be brotherly and to join hands
with one agather in a common crusade against evil.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, recognized that men are sinful
but he also knew that great many people know the difference
between right and wrong. He warmed all the people of America
and the rest of the world that one day the evil in man will be
imprisoned forever leaving all of us free to united in common
goodness.
"The black," he said, "onrp a helpless child, has now grown
up politically." Yet there was contradictions in some of the
{things he said to many people. For he suggested that closing the
gap between promise and performance would solve many*
problems of our time but he did not say how those gaps will be
closed. He stressed education v?nt a\a ~
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Bi# few will question Dr. Kings dedication for human unity or
his siheereitv to the progress of mankind. In his life, many find
hope and in his examples many find an ever lasting direction to
the fulfilment of a worthwhile life. What greater honor can
mankind show Martin Luther King than for us to follow the
great examples he set in his life for all of us. May his memory
live in all of us until all that he stood for become a reality.
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for4he rest-of^ts, it can be an
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Visits to the dentist can be a
little more enjoyable - and
choose the right one. A good
dentist can save you aggravation,
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Look for a dentist who is
prevention-oriented. Of
course, you have to work with
him to prevent dental disease,.
but a prevention-oriented
dentist will show you how to
do your part.
This dentist will explain
how to brush your teeth, how
to use dental floss and how to
remove plaque.
A good dentist views the
removal of a tooth as a major
disaster and will do everything
possible to help you save all
your teeth. It might seem
more economical to remove a
tooth than to go to the expense
of saving it, as with root canal
work. But the consequences of
removing a tooth can be great
and -unless removal is really
necessary, it's best to save the
tooth.
A new pamphlet prepared
with the cooperation of the
Connecticut State Dental
Association states that when
you go to a dentist, you should
expect a full exam. If you are a
new patient, the dentist
should get a thorough medical
history from you and then take
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dentist, and not the hygienist,
should make a complete oral
examination.
Finally, you should be given
a complete treatment plan,
including a discussion of the
examination and x-ray findings.
Make sure you understand
the explanation. If the
work is going to be extensive,
and extend over a long period,
you might want to ask the
dentist for a written summary
of the work to be done and the
fees to be charged.
You should go to a dentist
who explains what he or she is
doing and why. A good dentist
will explain alternative treatments
to your specific dental
condition and possible benefits
and complications. Don't
be afraid to ask questions;
your mouth shouldn't be a
mystery to you.
In addition, says the Better
Business Bureau, a good
dentist;
participates in continuing
education grograms to keep
up with new developments;
has a clean, well-organized
office (be wary if the office is
always crowded and the
^ dentist consistently spends
little time with you);
will give you emergency
treatment when it's necessary.
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Winston-Salem State University
Department of Art, will
present a "two-person" art
show at Appalachian State
University in Boone. N.C. January
IS - January 31.
The exhibit consists of
sculpture by Mrs. Shewmake
and wood-block prints by Mr.
Watts. The art will be on
display in the University Art
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