Paul Harvey suggested, in a column published in the Herald the other day, that we show more respect for people in important offices – political, religious, military, or whatnot. Use the terms “sir,” “pastor,” “president,” etc,, suggested the columnist. “When we begin to call our governors and legislators “Billy” and “Johnny,” the leaders who used to try to measure up – start measuring down.” Mr. Harvey made this parting “Bicentennial suggestion” for “us lndians”: “Why not endow our Chiefs with their formal titles, then demand that they measure up.” There’s a lot of merit in what Paul Harvey said. Moreover we feel the idea can, with considerable benefit to all, be extended to polishing up the “oldfashioned manners” which most of us were taught in boyhood and girlhood. For example: – Courtesy to others …such as opening doors for the ladies, giving up a seat to an elderly person, and assisting persons obviously in need of a good tum, In our view, any idea that courtesy and chivalry went out with women’s lib is a poor excuse. Courtesy, incidentally, can work both ways. We were impressed downtown the other day when a woman stepped from the sidewalk to help a package – laden man who was struggling to unlock the door of his car, -Listening…as a vital phase in the art of conversation. -Riespect for elders willingness to consider their suggestions, experience, and point of view. -Being attentive at concerts, plays, speeches, assemblies. Refraining from conversation, snickering, and other distracting sounds. -Sensitivity enough at church or other such activities to take the baby out when his crying or fussing prevent others from hearing. -Observing the “rules of the road” when driving, The courteous driver usually is a safe driver. -Setting an example in decency and standing up for the laws of the land another example that can be invaluable in developing citizenship. These are only a few of the items that go to make up the total list of things that might be catalogued under the heading of “good manners.” In our homes, schools, and churches, maybe we should review more often the rules of good citizenship and emphasize from time to time the common rules of courtesy and respect which add so much enrichment to everyday living. So They Say “The maintenance of equilibrium is a prerequisite for any relaxation of tensions between East and West.” – West German chancellor Helmut Schmidt