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JBL JM JR* JR Jm> ® . .«R4R ■ w oßk SECTION B Carolina Review: Senator Gets Defended SOLES . . .“We know him as a good, quiet, unassuming and capable person. He has our complete support,” said one of only many senators ex pressing their displeasure over the latest Colcor caper. Eight-term state Sen. R.C. Soles, D-Columbus, was in dicted last week on extortion and conspiracy charges; charges connected to the ap parently ongoing federal Col cor investigation. U.S. Attorney Sam Currin of the Eastern District charged that Soles accepted a SSOO gold bracelet from and undercover agent in exchange for influencing legislation on the regulation of precious metals. Soles was also charg ed with assigning three local political associates to pro mote the passage of a mixed drink referendum in the Col umbus County town of Bolton -at the impetus of the under cover agents. Everybody already knows about the Colcor bust of last July, when Rep. Ron Taylor, also of Columbus County, was charged with similar indict ments. Taylor, already in big trouble over arson charges, pleaded guilty to his part in accepting bribery money from the agents. Soles was mentioned in the original Colcor bust, but pro secutors said then that they didn’t have enough evidence to indict the soft-spoken senator. Apparently, they don’t have much more than they had in July. What the prosecutors do have are . some angry Democratic! senators (and probably Republicans too). When Taylor fell from grace, legislators were somewhat disenchanted with the FBI methods, but Taylor was so obviously tied into the state-related arson case, that they just more or less threw up their bands. Besides, FBI tapesalready played in court reveal the wealthy Soles turned down cold cash from the agents. So the agents came back; with the gold bracelet, a replacement for one they knew he’d lost. Soles accepted the gift. Secondhand information from supporters of the senator suggest tapes STEAM - HOT WATER - HOT AIR CHILLED WATER - HEAT PUMPS CENTRAL STATION - GAS ■ THE AREA’S ONLY COMPLETELY LICENSED HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS GORDON SHEET METAL fIPRINQf &1E SfX 90 E3£% Whit*, red, • or navy. Reg- 14.95 Ladies 57,-10 Show Edenton, North Carolina, Thursday, March 24,1983 yet to be aired will reveal Soles even offered to pay for the bracelet, and the agents refused. But even if Soles accepted the gift, even if it was worth SSOO, he didn’t break the law unless he did something legislatively in return. The agents say Soles promised to influence a bill in the legislature that dealt with prescious metal regulations. Hold on a minute. If what has been described so far is against the law, then a lot of Gospel Group To Appear Steve and the New Birth Harmonics, a 26 adult mixed voice contemporary gospel group will make their first ap m m HB ■ A MR JHHf b ; li; ■ nn Steve and the New Birth Harmonics through a singing ministry. The public is invited to attend. Admission is free of charge. Members include: Sopranos -. Annie Bembry, Mary Bryant,Barbara Bond, DentoeTWwe, Judy Boyce, Marie Daves, Dianne Granby, Adelona Jackson, Earlene Jordan, Janie Riddick, Nor ma Simpson, Mattie Spivey and Phyllis Swain; Altos - Estelle Felton, Arizona Flem ming, Patricia Foreman, Audrey Granby, Katie Hall, Mattie Jordan, Louise Perry and Alberta Wills. Tenors - us around the legislature could be key government witnesses in the future. Almost every lawmaker visited by a constituent, sometimes presented with gifts (a smoked ham, basket ball tickets, etc.), ends the visit with the promise of a favor. Did Soles sell out on the precious metals bill? “You can’t link that bill to R.C. Soles to save your life,” said one Soles friend who looked at the bill’s history. pearance in a concert at the Ernest A. Swain Auditorium, Edenton, N.C. Sunday March 27,1983 at 5:00 P.M. The con Madeline Wiggins, Steve Flemming and David Jordan; Musicians - Piano—Steve Flemming, Bass—Jerry Zachery and Drums—Jimmy Blount; Board of Directors are Rev. J. L. Fenner, Mr. Steve A. Flemming, Mrs. EPSDT Service Is Now Available EPSDT, Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment is now being of fered at the Pasquotank- Perquimans-Camden- Chowan District Health Department. The service is That isn’t exactly true. Soles voted in the unanimous majority (38-0) in the first floor reading of the bill (passage requires three readings). On the second, Soles was one of two senators (42-2) to vote against the bill. That day, to prevent a third and final reading, Soles issued an objection, thus keeping the bill on the calendar for further consideration. The next day, Soles voted again in the unanimous majority (31-0) for passage. cert will consist of church, contemporary gospel and gospel music. Their main ob jective is to win souls to Christ Dianne R. Granby, Rev. A. Green, Rev. J. H. London, Rev. J. I. Perry, Sr., Miss Nanette C. Turner and Rev. W. L. Wainwright. Photo by Mr. William- Bonner. provided to all children ages 0-21 years who are eligible for the Aid to Families With Dependent Children Program. Children under 2 years of age are seen for seven ex aminations, while children up to age 21 are screened with regular check-ups. EPSDT provides required shots, dental care, and screenings such as height and weight, and vision and hear ing tests. Referrals are made as needed at no cost. Questions about the pro gram arc welcome and can be directed to the PPCC District Health Department at 338-2167. "Half a truth it a whole lie." Yiddish Proverb SECTION B Quite frankly, a lot of senators obstruct final passage, on point of privilege, until they can check back home with constituents who have expreseed as special in terest in a bill. The senators like Soles, but they may be angriest because they see a little bit of “there but for the grace of. . ..” Unless the feds can color Soles a little more sinister, Colcor may have colored out this time. Garden Club The members of the Chowan Garden Club, to en courage the nesting of bluebirds, have made bluebird houses to hang in the members yards. Their March meeting was held at Cape Colony Clubhouse where Ford Richardson and Bill Zarbock gave instructions and tips on the building of the houses. Ford Richardson had pre-cut all boards needed. A special thanks to Atlantic Forest Products who donated the wood. Many of the ladies had never done any building with hammers and screwdrivers before, so many shouts of glee and accomplishment could be heard above the din of the hammering. LUMtJ RL EARLY BIRD Ia sale ® 26TH - 8 A.M. TIL 11 A.M. ■ ' ■ R^^ EARLY - NO RAINCHECKS RRA _ 1 GALLON ■lißiilKlk ' azaleas^j| ■ * jß| r gjfiirf FTr % : u.\ laSkßb *1 W 'Br* - ■TTW ' '- v> * s RURITAN CLUB CHARTERED— (L to R front row) Carlton Nixon, Albemarle District Governor; David Ober, President; Steve Evans, Vice-President; Aubrey Tynch, Secrotary; Ray Smith, Treasurer. (L to R back row) Ray Goodwin, Zone Governor; Joe Jackson, District Lieutenant Governor; Ivan Ober, Jeff Smith, and Jimmy Forehand, Directors. New Ruritan Club Is Organized The newly organized Rocky Hock Ruritan Club met at Rocky Hock Community Center on Thursday night, March 10, 1983. The official Ruritan National Charter, signed by twenty-nine Ruritans, was presented to the club by Joe Jackson, Albemarle district lieutenant governor. Officers of the new club who were installed by Bob Spivey, past Ruritan National direc tor are: David Ober, presi dent; Steve Evans, vice president; Aubrey Tynch, secretary; Ray Smith, treasurer; Ivan Ober, Jimmy Forehand and Jeff Smith, directors. Other guests attending the charter night meeting were Walton Carter, national direc tor; Carlton Nixon, Albemarle district governor; Joe Roberts and Ray Good win, zone governors; Max Singletary, district secretary; Charles Ward, past district governor; Swin Lowry, past national president. Chowan Ruritan Club of Tyner, N.C. is sponsoring the new Rocky Hock Club and was represented by Robert Harrell at the charter night meeting. The Rocky Hock Ruritan Club will meet the second Thursday of each month at Rocky Hock Community Private Cable T.V. • 8 ft. to 16 ft. Disc - Aluminum or Fiberglass • KLM, KAR, Luxor, Drake, Amplica, & Other Receivers Je Amplica, Avantek, Dexcel Amplifiers S. 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