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Tenants Declared Independent Contractors WASHINGTON, D. C. - Con gressman L. H. Fountain this week commended Secretary of Labor Wlrtz and Mr. Clar ence Lundqulst, Administra tor of the Wage and Hour and Public Contracts Division of the Department of Labor, for what he termed "a wise and proper decision that North Carolina's traditional land lord-tenant relationship Is ex empted from the provisions of the new wage and hour amend ments." Under a number of factual projections submitted by Congress man Fountain, Governor Moore, and others, several of which axe common ly known as "halves"'- and "thirds" representing both the Investments and returns of landlords and tenants, the tenants have been declared Independent contractors. Since mid-November, Foun tain has been working with the Labor Department In an effort to provide all of the necessary facts concerning landlord tenant relations In North Car olina, so that the Department could properly determine whether or not the newly en acted wage and hour amend ments are applicable to our common landlord-tenant rela tions. Recently he and other members of the North Caro lina Delegation met with Gov ernor Moore In Washington, and thereafter, Fountain, rep resenting the North Carolina f Delegation In Congress, and Wayne Corpenlng, represent ing the Governor, had a lengthy meeting with Wage and Hour Administrator Lundqulst. The ice for the Independent contractor interpretation re cently given was broken at a meeting in Fountain's office the following week between the North Carolina Delegation, representatives of both the Labor and Agriculture De partments. At that time , some hot questions were propounded by several members of the Delegation as to why the La bor Department had not al ready apprised itself of facts needed to enable It to pass Judgment on such matters. This meeting concluded with the favorable understanding which Representative Foun tain recently released and which has now been officially confirmed by Secretary of La bor Wlrtz. Commenting upon Secretary Wlrtz's decision, Congress man Fountain said, "1 am glad the Labor Department has finally recognized the unique value of family farm ing as practiced in our State through the traditional land lord-tenant system Had the Labor Department Interpreted this relationship to be one of employer-employee, disas trous results would have been produced for both landlords and tenants." Congressman Fountain sta ted that the number of Inquir ies still being received by the Labor Department has made It necessary for Department representatives to continue conferring with Agriculture and others before appropriate Interpretative pamphlets can be made^ available. Fountain also said the Department Is trying to work out the. best mechanics (or dissemination of such interpretations when they do become available. "In any event," continued Fountain, "all bona (lde land lord-tenant contracts will be exempt from the Act. This means practically all farm ers, since tenants or share croppers will not be "em ployees" within the meaning of the Act." In addition, Mr. Fountain emphasized that, ac cording to his and the North Carolina Delegation's under standing with the Department of Labor, whether farmers are covered or not, "until the Department of Labor Issues a p p r oprlate lnte rpretat Ions upon which farmers and others may rely, no effort will be made by the Labor Department to bring proceedings retroac tive against any farmer." Film Revues The Blue Max This lavishly produced and financed film must be one of the worst ever produced. The scenery (Ireland) Is beautiful and the Old World War 1 fight ers are Interesting, but other than photography, the film Is empty. The dialogue Is comical. Few lines make much sense. The acting?under such a handicap? Is not convincing. The story centers around an unattractive character and few people will want to spend three hours watching a repulsive ca reer badly portrayed. The Blue Max could have been something. George Pep pard doesn't look the part of a lighter pilot. Ursula An dress Is cast In another ani mal sex role. The lines they speak are moronic, in the best tradition of American film dialogue, and then some. What a waste that an intelli gent script and a story that reflected elements of sensl tlvlty and good taste, and com mon sense, could not have been employed! Even James Ma son, who should have known better, turns Into a comedian before the film. Is mercifully over. Ann Sheridan, actress, died recently of cancer. Once bill ed as "the Oomph Girl," Miss Sheridan was currefitly star ring In the television series, "Pistols 'n' Petticoats." Johnny Carson , star of NBC's "Tonight Show" will face competition In April when Joey Bishop makes his bow from Hollywood In ABC's "Joey Bishop Show." A New Satellite Cambridge, Mass.? Astro nomers have discovered a new satellite circling the planet Saturn. The Smithsonian As trophyslcal Observatory has confirmed the discovery of the satellite which is the tenth that circles Saturn. If you thoughtPontiac wascomingout with just another sports car, you don't know Pontiac! Mo 10. D>?i?ion Pontiac announces not one, two, three or four, but five magnificent new Firebirds for every kind of driving Now you can choose from five new Firebirds with the same advanced Pontiac styling, but with five entirely different driving personalities. And they all come with supple expanded vinyl interiors, wood grain styled dash, exclusive space-saver collapsible spare, bucket seats and wide-oval tires. Firebird 400. Coiled under those dual scoops is a 400 cubic inch V-8 that shrugs off 325 hp. It's connected to a floor mounted heavy-duty three-speed. On special suspension with redline wide-oval tires. This could be called the ultimate in grand touring. After this, there isn't any more. Firebird HO. HO stands for High Output. As a split second behind the wheel will attest to. The Firebird HO boasts a 285-hp V-8 with a four-barrel carburetor, dual ex hausts and sport striping. Standard stick is a column-mounted three-speed. Naturally, all Firebird options are available. Firebird S26. Is there room for e family in a sports car? Thsre ie now. The excitement of a sports car with the practicality of a 326 cubic inch V-8 that delivers 250 hp on regular gas. Standard transmission is an all -synchro three speed. but you can order an automatic. Firabird Sprint. Now you don't have to go to Europe for a sophisticated road machina. This is the 215-hp version of our eager Overhead Cam Six. It's mounted on spe cial suspension that practically welds it to the road. (Any road !) With a'floor-mounted all-synchro 3-speed firebird. This is our sconomy Firsbird? with the same exciting options and interiors es the more exotic ones. It's Overhead Cam Six squeezes 1 65 hp from regular for inexpensive fun driving. See them all at your Pontiac dealer's D. & J. Pontine -Olds., Inc, ffisa&zm.. . by TrioMPSoN i \^f*N(SH A ND PO&TUQUE SE EX PL OREQSS^ OF THE I6TH CENTURY ARE BELIEVED "?? J V* TO HAVE BEEN THE FIRST WHITE MEN TO DISCOVER PEANUTS WHEN THEY /Tji jf FOUND "THE RICH CROP IN PEPU. n (Union soldiers who RETURNED NORTH AfTEP THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES,' TOOK WITH THEM A NEWLY DEVELOPED BSTE FOR PEANUTS-WHICH UNTIL THEN WERE POPULAR ONLY IN THE SOUTH/ [Americans consume V62 MILLION POUNDS OF PEANUT fcUTTER ANNUALLV, OR AN AVERAGE OF 7 -/4 POUNDS FOR EVER^ MAN, WOMAN AND CHILD -TASTY, MOIST PETER ?VN HELPED BUILD PEANUT BUTTER INTO A NATIONAL FOOD ?ICH IN PROTEIN AND VITAMINS. 19 Mansfield On Thailand Thailand could be another Vietnam-type war according to Senate Democratic leader Mike Mansfield. The Montana Democrat says U. S. efforts at peace have produced "no pro gress toward a Just settle ment" and the danger of ex panding conflict has In creased. U. S. Wheat To India The United States has agreed to send India 900,000 tons of wheat and sorghum. Prior to this the Soviet Union had a greed to send 200,000 tons of wheat to hungry India. Patronize TIMES Adv. Giant Rally Masonry's Finest Hour, March 18 Thousands of Masons from the Piedmont and Eastern counties of North Carolina will converge upon East Carolina College, Greenville, N. C. March 18 for a great Masonic Rally. Grand Master of Ma sons In North Carolina, Arnold J. Koonce, Sr. has projected as the climax of the years program of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of North Carolina, the Masonic Rally. The program begins with supper In the College Cafe teria Building at 5:30 p. m. Following supper, the Masons will assemble in Wright Audi torium and their ladles will assemble In McGlnnls Audi torium. The Ladies' program will be a variety show, which Is being produced by the ar tists of East Carolina College, and Dr. Leo Jenkins is serving as Chairman of the Ladles' Entertainment Committee. The Masonic Rally program will begin with popular music furnished by Sudan Temple's Dance Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. O. W. Pitt man, Ahoskle. Judge William J. Bunchy, Greenville, will act as Master of Ceremonies. Featured on the evenings program will be the Chanters of Sudan Temple, directed by Sherwood Jones, Raleigh; and The Carolina Consistory Thespians, under .the direc tion of John Tanzy, will pre sent their highly successful play, "Judge Not" by Claudy. This play Is the fifth In a series of Masonic plays, which have been presented by this group of Scottish Rite Masonic actors. In addition will be addresses by the Grand Mas ter of Masons In North Caro lina, Arnold J. Koonce, Sr., and the Grand Orator of the Grand Lodge, Governor Dan K. Moore. Outstanding Masonic leaders who have responded to the In vitation to participate In the program are Tam L. Shumak er, Grand High Priest, Grand Royal Arch Chapter of North Carolina; James O. Thornton, Illustrious Grand Master, The Grand Council of Royal and Se lect Masters In North Caro lina; Robert Lee Hall, Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Tem plar of North Carolina; James Guy Johnston, Sovereign Grand Inspector General, Scottish Rite of Freemasonry In North Carolina; Arthur Moore, Potentate of Sudan Temple; William Poteat, Po tentate of Oasis Shrine Tem ple. Each of these distinguish ed Masonic leaders is expec ted to lead the delegation of his officers In participation In the program during the evening. Leslie H. Garner, Grssn vllle, Is General Chairman tor the arrangements of the Ma sonic Rally program which is designated as a Blue Lodge, York Rite, Scottish Rite and Shrine united Masonic family dedication. Mr. Garner de scribes the meeting as "Ma sonry's finest hour In which all appendant orders of Ma sonry will get together for fellowship, fun, food, mualc, drama and inspiration". Industry Growth In 1967 The Commerce Department has predicted continued ex pansion by most of American Industry during 1967. While most industries will grow, the forecasts are that the volume of construction will drop mod erately this year. On Filibusters Several Senators-Demo crats and Republicans ? have launched a move to facilitate ending Senate filibusters. They are seeking a change In Senate Rule 22 which now re quires a two-thirds majority of senators voting to cut off debate. At TAYLORS we double < dare vou..? ????? m a This is the vital lumbo-sacral area of the spine. Chiropractors Bay pain can occur in this section from mus cular strain and distensions due to sleeping on soft, saggy bedding. K-ING-O-PEDIC provides firm, level support. 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