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The Chowan Herald SECTION B Carolina Review: Rumors Dominate Political Scene 1984 ... For some (inex plicable reason, rumors and hints and semi-serious discussions about future gubernatorial races seem to occur in “spurts”. Even more mysterious, _ the proximity to the next election doesn’t really make much difference when these dream-laden excursions take place. Spurts con cerning the 1984 governor’s race were witnessed a number of times during the 1980 campaign. A couple of weeks ago, a particularly strong spurt occurred for this early in the gestation period. The talk was probably activated by a “Dome” article in the Raleigh News and Ob server. The Dome suggested that N. C. Commerce Secretary Lauch Faircloth, a longtime mover in state Democratic politics, was privately testing the waters for 1984. The article, allowed that Faircloth might be thinking of teaming with former governor Bob Scott. Scott would run for lieutenant governor on a “voluntary” Faircloth - Scott tickdt. 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Jlf , I , Spl^lO oo -- B There Will Be <$ FREE PEPSI BUTTONCAMERA RED LIGHT **• Be Served hinesol ”“ a&.« M SPECIALS t . r*i - Q !<i Knowingly Be IPEPSII sh Kg ■■ -« All Over The Store Unt,ersoW mi ts « g ___ u ~" 11 Reg. 1.60 V=^ Even two weeks later, it’s hard to tell which .balloons were able to clear the trees. Os course, those that did get off the ground and stay probably won’t be there for long - the election is still three years away. Still, there are some sure bets for the 1984 race - politicians who now will suggest that “if things look right in another year” or “if the people see fit to promote, my candidacy” or any number of other “for- the people” utterances. Disregard such utterances - those people are spending money for 1984. Attorney General Rufus Edmisten has been readying for 1984 since way before his last campaign for the AG’s office. His news conferences have always been oriented in that direction, but in the last year his public statements have achieved a certain “chief executive” tone. “I just am not going to tolerate North Carolina taxpayers being cheated out of their hard-earned money,” Edmisten said in a recent news release on bid rigging by electrical con tractors. Edmisten has also proved Edenton, North Carolina, Thursday, N< in the last few years that be can bring out the political activists in a political show of force at just about any given moment. .Whether it’s his birthday or a fundraiser, the attorney general always has plenty of company - and their cars are paid for. ini other words, those people can give money. He has an image problem however. A lot of peopie think of him as just Rufus, • the good old boy. But then, he has promoted that idea in various ways -- his bumper stickers say “Rufus.” But men, a NY image maker will probably change that - soon, the bumper stickers might read “Ed misten - Experience” or something similar. Then there is Lt. Gov. Jimmy Green -- an Almost opponent of Gov. Hunt in 1980. Green, as ah incumbent, had a too-close call with defeat in 1980 against Carl Stewart, who. apparently had a' bunch of closet skeletons. Since then, Green has admitted accepting a $4,700 casji gift from a convicted bid rigger. One potential gubernatorial candidate said Green, after the gift revelation, was as “dead as a hammer. He iust doesn’t know it yet.” Maybe. But Green. is spending more money on his candidacy than anyone else so far. He still has Weldon Denny, on private payrolle, out in the counties organizing. An<j in Raleigh, on the taxpayer payroll, is the first director of minority affairs that the lieutenant governor’s chief duty is to preside over the state Senate -- when it is in session. Charlotte mayor, attorney Edward Knox is also run ning. A reliable source says 26, 1981 that a couple of people already have jobs lined up in the campaign. One Chapel Hill law student is sup posedly taking a semester off to help line things up. But Knox has an identity problem. VA To Initiate Legal Action The Veterans Ad ministration has announced that the State of North Carolina has approximately 2,869 cases of delinquent debts by veterans under immediate review in which legal action will be taken unless the debts are paid. VA Administrator Robert P. Nimmo, in announcing the agency’s accelerated program of debt collection, said: “Our plans are to substantially reduce the number of outstanding debts owed to the government by veterans, and I am in structing our various state district counsels to pursue an aggressive program of debt collection.” Robert E. Lee, the VA’s District Counsel for the state, said that new cases of uncollected debts are being referred to his office on an average of 300 cases each month. His office will bring suit against approximately 150 North Carolina veterans this month. Lee said that the VA is “more serious than ever” in seeking to recover debts owed by veterans. He added that his collection activities “are part of a nationwide effort to recover all debts owed by veterans and non veterans alike.” Debts as a result of VA programs are detected by the VA!s Central Accounts Receivable Section in St. Johft Ingram doesn’t have an identity problem. He is organizing too but some say he may change his mind if he can’t raise any money. Ingram may change his mind - but can’t not over money. He might go for Paul, Minn. That office sends notification to the indebted veterans. If the veteran fails to resolve the indebtedness, his case is then sent to the appropriate VA District Counsel for legal action. Due to increased authority to proceed directly with a lawsuit and expanded technical capability, legal action for even small amounts has become cost-effective. “A veteran owning debts to the Veterans Ad State Farmers To Convene Farmers from throughout North Carolina will meet in Raleigh, December 6-9, for the 46th annual convention of the N. C. Farm Bureau Federation. The drafting of official policies for the state’s largest general farm organization will be the main activity on the agenda. According to Farm Bureau President John Sledge, over 1,100 Farm Bureau members are ex pected to attend this year’s meeting at the Royal Villa Motor Hotel. Speakers will include: Gov. James B. Hunt, Jr.; Sen. Jesse Helms; U. S. Rep. Charles G. Rose; Dr. William Friday, president, University of North .Carolina; and N. C. Agricluture Commissioner SECTION B president, and win. Edmisten, Green, Knox, and Ingram - don’t believe them if they say “maybe” those four are running tor governor in 1984. Now. ministration must realize the seriousness of the matter”, Lee said. “The filing of a law suit, if deemed necessary, is a part of the collection effort. It is important for veterans receiving letters from this office to answer and arrange repayment. Otherwise, legal action is almost a certainty.” He said that most cases will be settled through repayment plans and default proceedings. James A. Graham. Sledge will give his annual report to the membership on Tuesday morning, December 8. Delegates, representing all 100 counties, will con sider hundreds of policy recommendations sub mitted by the county Farm Bureau units. The slate of policies they adopt will set the direction for the N. C. Farm Bureau in the year ahead. Delegates will also make final decisions on recommendations con cerning national issues that will be submitted to the American Farm Bureau Federation convention, which is set for early January in San Diego, California. The election of officers Continued On Page 5-B Sponsors Scholarship WASHINGTON, D.C. Sen. John East, R-N.C., has announced he is sponsoring a scholarship award for an outstanding North Carolina high school junior to visit Japan next summer. Under a special Japan - U.S. Senate Scholarship program administered by Youth For Understanding, a non-profit international student exchange program with headquarters in Washington, D. C., each U.S. senator will help select one student from the home state to live with a selected family in Japan for the summer of 1982. The program is funded by the government of Japan. “Each high school in North Carolina is being asked to submit the name of an outstanding high school junior for consideration by a committee of educators from North Carolina under direction of the YFU. In terested students should THE GIFT niiili'iSPli TO SPREAD wiHjP WARMTH POL’* AROUND! j > « People remember your gin when it's a Kero-Sun' Portable Heater. Because with every fuel bill they can appreciate how much money you've saved them. All Kero-Sun Portable Heaters are 999% fuel efficient for odorless, smokeless operafion. They need no chimney and have a battery-powered ignition k system and automatic shut-off device. IW | JK There are now 8 U.L-listed models to choose from. Give a Kero-Sun Portable Heater. It makes a heart-warming, money saving gift for family and friends. See a demonstration today. THIS CHRISTMAS, GIVE A KERO-SUN ‘ PORTABLE HEATER TO SOMEONE...AND THEY’LL THINK WARMLY OF YOU ALL YEAR LONG! Lear Y Oil KERwfof Company JSL hove money to burn. notify their school prin cipal,” said East. The 100 scholarship recipients will attend a four day orientation program in Washington before departure to Japan. While in Japan, students will visit the Japenese Parliament, at tend cultural exchange workshops and language seminars. Youth For Understanding has provided foreign trips for over 84,000 students in the last thirty years. This year, YFU will exchange over 650 students between Japan and the U.S. under this, and other programs. ‘‘This scholarship program is an excellent opportunity for learning, and for understanding people in other countries,” East said. The deadline for sub mitting nominations is November 27.
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