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Page 6-B fmmmmmrnmmmmm & A recent CBS News report gave the impression that America is becoming a nation of lawless vigilantes deter mine to rid our nation of criminals with on the spot prosecution. The report, film ed in Florida, told of several cases where individuals reacted against criminal acts by either killing or recaptur ing their assailants with force. The impression given was an America armed and dangerous, taking the law in to its own hands. The report went on to note that juries are finding it hard to convict individuals of a criminal act when action is taken to protect themselves on their property. Self defense seemed to be the general justification for such activities and the courts are agreeing. It’s hard to find fault with a person protecting what is his. Too often, those who choose to commit a crime are either released on bond or are never brought to trial because of loop-holes in the laws. Who can forget the case of John Hinckely, who committed acts of violence in front of millions? Enforcement of the law is the responsibility of those ap pointed to do so. But when the same laws created to protect the rights of individuals are WIN THE HOME WITH ALL THE ANSWERS. mas gift ideas ancfap-eat The Drawing will be held December 15, 1982. There’s no purchase necessary and you need not be Carolina Telephone ■■■ I^^ UNITED TELEPHONE SYSTEM ■■■, <PJLZ7*Z/J <£ODEt4-PHONE Yes you can afford a brand new mobile home! Pay SSOO down and as little ■"** s Examples: 1983 14' x 48' $9,695 1983 14' x 52' $10,600 1983 14'x62' $11,995 1983 14' x 70' $12,695 1983 28' x 52' Doublewide $21,900 Parkway * Brigadier * Commodore * Fleetwood point of view BY BILL NIXON : also used to free those that commit crimes, then other i precautions become necessary. This is not to ad vocate that all citizens should arm themselves and that society should revert back to the practices of days gone by when every man carried a six gun strapped on his hip. As often as not, a man came out shooting and asked questions later. The Constitution allows every individual the right of self-protection by granting each citizen the right to “bear" arms for his protec tion. While we must agree > that this right carries with a ! great responsibility, it is a right of every American, and 1 one that must not be violated. With today’s laws, there is no ' assurance that gun control laws will keep guns out of the hands of the criminal element in society. Laws alone have never stopped some people from violating those laws. After years of going in the opposite direction, it appears the legal system is beginning to be more concerned with the rights of victims of crime, with less emphasis being placed on the rights pf criminals. But there are still many improvements needed before individuals can expect fair treatment when sub jected to acts of violence. Un til that time comes, each and every American must main tain his or her right to self protection as allowed by law. On a lighter note, if you watched the recent mini series “The Blue and The Gray,” you were probably as un-impressed with the quali ty and historic value as I was. Having read excellent reviews on the series, to in clude an endorsement by the publishers of Civil War Times, I was expecting a look at the conflict that would be both interesting, factual, and entertaining. All in all, the series offered nori6 of these. Instead, viewers were treated to a series of poorly acted scenes that dipicted the Southern cause as one without any justification and acts committed by a few lawless redneck boys. Battle scenes were slow and lacked any real impressions of war as it was during that period. Very little was said of Southern victories in the earlier part of the war or the expertise of Southern officers. One not familiar with the War would have thought that only Northern soldiers did any fighting and that General Lee was only involv ed in the War’s end. All in all, it proved to be Continued On Page 10-B THE CHOWAN HERALD Business Grimes Are Increasina IlfoWßgfan Hunt has issued a proclamation to enlist support from all citizens to halt crimes committed against business. The proclamation, observing December, 1962, as “Stop Stealing From Business Month,” is part of a statewide anti-crime campaign spon sored by the N.C. Merchants Association, the N.C. Federa tion of Women’s Gub6, the N.C. Chapter of Distributive Education Clubs of America, and the N.C. Crime Preven tion Division. Gov. Hunt said, “We are proud to be working with such outstanding organizations in this crime prevention effort. Together we must encourage every citizen to take personal action to prevent stealing from business. Parents and leaders must teach that steal ing is dishonest, stealing is a crime, and stealing hurts everyone, young, elderly, for tunate, ami misfortunate,” North Carolina’s losses last year due to crimes against business amounted to nearly $530-million. Nationally the figure surpassed the SSO-billion mark. Estimated daily losses due to shoplifting alone exceed S4O-million nationally. L. D. Hyde, director of the N.C. Crime Prevention Divi sion, says that only about 20 per cent of those people who observe theft of merchandise report it. “We’ve got to con vince people to stop turning their backs on crime,” said Hyde. “We’re already paying j about seven sents out of every consumer dollare we spend to make qp for stealing from business. How expensive does it have to get before people are willing to draw the line? We’ve got some good pro grams already underway to prevent business crime, but it’s going to take much more citizen involvement before significant reductions are "Occupational Clinic” Was Held An “Occupational Clinic” was held Saturday, December 4,1962 at the Shepard Pruden Memorial Library for Miss Vogue/Mr. Esquire Contestants. The purpose of the clinic was to enlighten contestants concerning college financies and career opportunities. The following group discussions were lead by area con sultants: Financial Assitance—Mr. James Taylor; Career Consultation—Mr. Johnny Christmas Ray To Be Presented “Three Hundred and Sixty- Five Days of Christmas,” a Christmas play, will be presented Wednesday, December 15 at 7:30 P.M. at Great Hope Baptist Church will delight you with their ren dition of what Christmas every day of the year, would be like. i QReCfc TyCer t downtown kSedenton j ns< I ! 1 mgmmmi mggg -4: w The Well-Dressed Man \ J "J|L|H Always Prefer Haggar® \(f Slacks Low Prices Too! J IfllJ Be well-dressed and at such a low price \ i ; ..Jm .m* .- you’ll be the envy of your friends and they 1 will wonder how you do it! Great-fitting 1 1 slacks made of 100% polyester styled 1 .yj^V with straight legs and belt loops. Solid 1 j . colors of navy, grey, tan, black and I v j si brown. Haggar slacks - they just fit | v j JU better naturallyl Come in now and I ( jiw ' restock your wardrobe and save! 26.00 I { \ % ;t||B \' - isß Monday Through Saturday 9:30 AM. Until 9P.M. possible,” said Hyde. Many local law enforce ment agencies will par ticipate in crime prevention programs of their own during the Holiday Season. Citizens are encouraged to participate by calling their police depart ment, sheriff’s department, or Merchants Association. Bond; Fund Raising- Sorority Members; and General Information- Sorority Members. The “Occupational Clinic” was the third clinic held for pageant contestants. The pageant, which will be held in the spring, is an annual scholarship event for area high school Juniors and Seniors. It is sponsored by Nu Eta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Sorority Incorporated. The next clinic is scheduled to be held January 8, 1983. The Youth Singers, a com bined choir of youth from both churches will add a little spice to the play with Christmas songs for the whole year. Great Hope is located four miles east of Tyner just of the Center Hill-Hertford Road. The public is invited to attend. Moravian Feast To Be Held ..**,..*-* - * The annual Moravian Love Feast will be held on Christmas Eve Friday, 'December 24th at 7:30 P.M. Mrs. Gahl Stevens is leading the preparations. The Choir will present “The Prince of Peace is Come” a Moravian Christmas Cantata, under the direction of Mr. Gil Bur roughs, Mrs. Shelby Strother, Organist, Pianist. The con gregation will be singing Christmas Carols. Everyone is invited to come and join this joyous celebration. The Men of the Church will hold their breakfast meeting this Sunday at 7 A.M. I Family Portraits I Family Portraits sold by I the Edenton-ChoWari I Rescue Squad Unit II will I be taken as scheduled I Saturday, December 11th I at the Rescue Building in I Gliden. v.- Thursday, December 9, lQff. “Jesus revisted by the PifLi phets” will be the sermon ti* o tie this Sunday, DpcemfMe& rs at the 11 A.M. Worship ft a First Presbyterian Cburc§|fi Edenton by the Piastor, Re*. H.E. Mallinson. , |,n The family of E C. TopptaL will light the third Advepf-, Candle. The grandp*rent£i *> Mr. and Mrs. Troy and Kathy Toppin will h Children and adults wnj g again work on Christmas •? handcrafts at 6:30 P.M. wigi u Fran Ward leading. A ten and socks” Chriptmiw,, tree has been set up for * for those in need. 4 .||
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