West Paris High School - Nautilus Yearbook (West Paris, ME)

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THE DISGRACE OF OUR HIGHWAYS As one travels along the highways of Maine his eyes cannot ignore the fact that the highways are littered with beer bottles, beer cartons, papers, and other such trash. 1 believe that great emphasis should be put on the beer bottle menace. The bottles are not only unpleasant to look at, but they are dangerous and costly as well. ln the modern car very few drivers drive much slower than 45 miles per hour on the open highway. Even at that speed, if one should blow a tire, it could be quite dangerous, depending upon the road conditions and traflic. This is not only dangerous, but expensive. The cost of a tire will spoil the greater part of the average working man's weekly pay. There is a law that places a 325 line for throwing trash on the highways, but as it is seldom enforced it is ineffective. The beer-bottle problem could be solved very easily by simply putting a higher deposit on the returnable bottles, and eliminating the manufacture of the non-returnables. Only if everyone does his part, can Maine be kept clean, as well as green. Stanley Hibler '56 THIS IS OUR DUTY Are we so busy with our own interests that we fail to take an active interest in those organizations which are necessary for the growth and continuance of our reat countr P H Y We live in a democracy. lt is with great pride that we say this. It should be with equal pride that we work to aid in sustaining this democracy. The hard labor and many sacrifices of our forefathers were the main factors in establishing this country. As we enjoy the unlimited opportunities of it, let us remember that it is our job to maintain the ideals and standards that we are privileged to have today. Pioneers will never again civilize western frontiers but the pioneers of today must forge ahead to new horizons of culture and education. Each citizen has his place in society. Each citizen has a duty to perform. The young people of today must be educated well for they are to be the citizens and lawmakers of tomorrow. They will stand guard at the gates of freedom. Maybe it is your duty to teach these people the wholesome and democratic way of life. Whether it be educating our young people, serving our community in some civic sense, or our state or country in a legislative position, we all have an obligation - we should remember that often more can be taught through example than through precept. Rosalie Curtis '56 4

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THE VOTE FOR TEEN-AGERS As this election year rolls on we will be hearing much about the proposed law to give the vote to eighteen year-olds. There will be much said both pro and con on this very important issue, so as an eighteen year-old, I should like at this time to voice my opinion. Now, more than ever before, we as young adults are taking an active interest in our nation's future: and why not, for this is the future in which we plan to work, make our homes, have our families and live our lives. We have become politically conscious by studying history, economics, aml government in school. We have been taught to weigh issues and look for the good. Now we should be given a chance to voice our opinions and put our ideas to trial. It is important to us that our nation have peace and prosperity in order that we may enjoy life to its fullest. Most of us remember the hardships of World War II and certainly all of us remember the Korean War and its ultimate results. We as future parents want our children to grow up without the hard- ships that war brings. Therefore is it not only right that we be given the privilege, and indeed it is one, to have our say in the way our country is governed? Should not we too be allowed a stake in our nation's future? Eleanor Coffin '56 5