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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.
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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.)
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2. What do you think State Government should
do to solve the problem? (Write your answer dear
ly below.)
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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.
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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
<i person owns 1 2 3 4
i. Property tax 1 2 3 4
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6. Listed below are four factors which many
people think are important in choosing a place to
live.Whichope is most important, Second^most
Availability of employment C )
Nargood schools and service* < >
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
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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:
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