Page 2-C Sen. Morgan Reports Someone needs to say something in defense of politics, and the example of the Portal System is a very good place to start. How many times have you heard someone say /‘if they would just get the politics out of’ some situation, or “keep politics out of’ some area or another. This is understandable when our newspapers and our elec tronic media daily recount the misdeeds of some people who have been given a public trust and have seen fit to misuse it. Yet it is disturbing that the political system, and not just the relatively few who have sinned, becomes the culprit. An ancient philosopher called politics the business of government, and i politicians, the elected representatives of the 1 people, were called those who conduct the affairs of government to the best of their ability in the interest of the electorate. So when someone says “let’s get the politics out of” many 1 situations, he may be limiting his own role in how : the business of the people is 1 conducted. 1 And this brings us to the ' Postal System, which is a prime example of “let’s get the politics out of.” Getting the politics out of the Post Office was the ac complishment that was proclaimed publicly when President Nixon signed the Postal Reorganization Act in 1971. The Postmaster General no longer was to be a member of the Cabinet, but rather was to be selected by an 11-member Board of Governors. The theory was that we would get a professional Postal System that would be run like a private industry and avoid all the waste of politics. As a Washington columnist said the other day, taking the Post Office out of politics would reaf firm the superiority of the private business approach to government efforts. It hasn’t exactly worked out that way. As everyone who mails a letter know, the results have been less than happy. Postage rates have zoomed upward as have the System’s annual deficits, and the service has gotten worse, ..year by year. And some of its policies seem strange indeed. Recently in a small North Carolina town, the post master retired. A woman . . clerk, who has been working'' . there for 14 years, was named acting postmaster. She knew the office, knew everyone in town, and it was taken for granted that she would be given the job s . permanently. . But n 6, the Post Office powers brought in a young man with three years ex perience who was a com plete stranger, made him postmaster and gave the woman the job of training him. She was told that eventually she would be given part time work, perhaps thirty hours a year. SERVICES AVAILABLE Certified Watchmakers + Clock Repairs + Jewelry Repairs f Diamond Mounting + Baby Shoos Bronzed, Silvered — i— Razor Service ■ —t~ Silver Replating + + Refinishing + ‘ „ Engraving InwilsltAMa ” VllMillg lit vll vllVfla -t- DAVIS JEWELERS EdMfoit, K. C TAYLOR Under the old system, this would not have happened. A Congressman would have recommended that she get the post, because even though such decisions may be political, they will be made so that the results satisfy the people. In this case, politics was not the culprit but rather the lack of politics was the agent for bungling. Mary McGrory, a Washington writer, said the other day that “the government must, in effect, take the Postal Service back and make it behave.” Recently proposed legislation may bring this about. But for now, with “politics” removed, the Postal System seems to have forgotten the people. I think it’s time somebody said something in defense of “politics.” Wet or hot dishes or glasses leave white rings on tables. To remove them, make a thin paste of salad oil and salt in equal proportions. Rub it on the spot with your fingers, let it stand an hour or two, then rub off. The rings should vanish. THIS IS EVERYUTAS IMPORTANT AS VOTING. J In this country, people usually get a voice in Government only every two or four years, when they vote. ■ Then,you’re voting for people,based on what wm they say and what they propose to do. All too | often, that’s forgotten until the next election. EBut, right now, in North Carolina, you’ve got a chance to have your say-so in State Govem litentJYbu cantelNsLwlials on ybur you think your State Government should do and should not do. It’s important that as a citizen you _ sendusyouropinion on a regular basis. The more |1 we know about what’s on your mind, the better ™ job we in State Government can da Which, after all, is really what Government ■ is all about jm So, take a few minutes to tell us what you * | think. When it comes to playing a part in North Carolina’s future, it could be just as important as any vote you’ve ever cast m 1. What would you say is the biggest problem j|§ facing North Carolina today that you would like State Government to do something about? (Write your answer clearly below.) ■ " 2. What do you think State Government should do to solve the problem? (Write your answer dear ly below.) I - m 3. Thinking now about North Carolina State Govemmentabout how much effect do you think _ its activities, the laws passed, services provided, and money spent have on your day to day life? ■ Do you think they have a great effect, ■ or no effect at all? (Please aide one.) W I—great effect 2-some effect 3-no effect Library Ibdi , Now Officers New officers were elected at the recent meeting of die j Shepard-Pruden Memorial Library board members in the library. Tom Shepard was elected chairman; John A. Taylor vice chairmen; Mrs. Louise Darby, secretary, and Shepard was also reelected treasurer. The members received a report regarding die fine acceptance of the new charging machine by the Chowan County library patrons and commended the entire library staff for their excellent work during the past year in serving the patrons in the area. Homeowners Face Suits For Injuries Homeowners face a growing risk of being sued as a result of personal injury sustained by a visitor. The Travelers Insurance Companies suggests keeping stairs clear, swimming pools enclosed and dangerous substances out of reach of children. THE CHOWAN HERALD Prices Firm For Peanuts Santheaatani girths Demand was very light for peanuts grown in the southeast the week endhig August IP. Trading was slow, but priess brio firm. Seders were not anxious to sell at prices offered by the buyers. Crop conditions were being watched closely. The crop made good progress. Afternoon and evening showers were fairly general. Harvest is un derway in North Florida, and is expected to move into Georgia shortly. Farmers are fighting insects and disease, especially in the younger fields. The Alabama crop was much improved. Prices per pound for Shelled Runner Type. < Peanuts, sold on an FOB shipping point basis for September through April delivery for Jumbos 35-35% cents, U.S. Splits mostly 28% cents. Virginia-North Carolina Sectjkw —Demand was light for Virginia and North, Carolina peanuts the week ending August 19. Trading continued slow, although prices held firm. A general rain on Wednesday night and Thursday improved 4. Please drde how satisfied you are with the following in your area: a Elementary and “few**®* secondary education 12 3 4 b. Public roads 12 3 4 c Programs for senior jatizens A- 2 3 .4. e. Health care 1 T f. Programs for children 12 3 4 g. Cultural activities, such as art, music, and theatre 12 3 4 h. Law enforcement 12 3 4 i. Recreation 12 3 4 j. Community colleges 12 3 4 k. Housing 12 3 4 l. Public transportation 12 3 4 m. Opportunities for women 12 3 4 n. Higher education 12 3 4 o. Water and sewer lines 12 3 4 p. ftotection of our agricultural land 12 3 4 q. Prisons 12 3 4 r. Utilities 12 3 4 5. Over the years, people have proposed a num ber of changes in North tax system.We would like to know your opinion on these pro posed changes. Please tell us for each tax wheth er you would favor increasing itjetting it stay the same, decreasing it, or removing the tax entirely by aiding the appropriate number for each tax. a. Personal income tax for mm *omm people making more than SIO,OOO per year 1 2 3 4 b. Sales tax on food 12 3 4 c Tax on dgarettes 1 2 3 4 d. Thx on alcoholic beverages 12 3 4 e. on gasoline 12 3 4 f. Income tax on business 12 3 4 g. Inventory tax on business 12 3 4 h. Intangibles tax on savings accounts, stocks, and bonds that Climate ? ( ) Other , ( ) crop conditions. Dry weather was affecting many farms. Practically all old crop supplies had cleaned up. Prices paid per pound for new crop Virginia Type Peanuts, sold on an FOB, shipping point basis for October through March delivery, were 34%-35 cents on Unshelled Jumbos, 32%- 33 cents on Fancies and Shelled U.S. Splits 27 cents tot Dound. Southwestern Section Demand was light for peanuts grown in the south west the week ending August 19. Trading con tinued slow. Prices held firm. The peanut crop in Texas was variable. Some Clothes Closet Bonk of North Carolina Building (SECOND FLOOR) MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS ■ 2 P. M. TO 5 P. M. (Nominal Charge Far All Items) SPONSORED BY CHURCHES OF EDENTON I areas were In good con dition, others were in need of rain. Oklahoma growers . received a good rain over | the weekend. Crop con ditions were better. New Mexico crop war in ex cellent condition. SonetHbj was helpful at mid week. Prices paid par pound far shelled Spanish Type peanuts sold on an FOB shipping point basis for Augirt through December shipment were 36%-37 cents on Number Ones, 37% cents on Jumbos and U.S. Splits 29%-29%, Runner U.S. Splits sold mostly for 28% cents per pound. 7. How old are you? years I 8. What is the last year of school you completed? | 9. What does the head of your household do for a living? / •« -Juo bnt> ?lfWi«r.ongß»c 10. What is your race? ■ 11. What is your sex? (Please drde.) I—male 2—female I’ 12. What county do you live in? 13. What size town dp you live in? (Please drde, ■ even if you’re not sure.) ■ L 100- 1,500 4.15,000-30,000 ■L 2. LSOO- 5,500 5.30,000-50,000 3.5,500-15,000 6. Over 50,000 14. There are many economic problems facing h, North Carolina today. Please arde how impor- pj tant the following problems are to you. a. Attracting new industry ***** ***** •* «* ***** p to North Carolina 12 3 4 b. Protecting the environment 12 3 4 c. Helping new industry which provides jobs H locate near smaller _ towns and rural areas 1 2 3 4 ■ d. Limiting sprawl 12 3 4 a Providing more , | opportunities for workers to learn new ■ skills 12 3 4 f. Helping new industry I which provides jobs . locate near larger dties 12 3 4 15. From the list above, which problem is most H|! important to you? (Please aide.) ™ a. b. c d. e. f. Please maO your survey to: 1 . - •- > i-i*. Wk I h fiamina % ■ IJM u I VXUUI g . |(JIVIU!\IyLAV m _ ' • ■ BHlrl Portrait* iSSjkl L | l/COMMIKIAtiT iPy ■ •' ' & tour Wedding /m I m to Have Forever with a U, I jjjhgjgAjhumjj' Photography by Allot i ALLAN B. ASBELL I Route 1, Box 518 Edenton, N. C.'.. I AREA CODE 919 • I PORTRAITS WEDDINGS COMMERCIAL For Quick Results Try A Herald Classified Ad. hi ■■ Manui Ihii i