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ENVIRONMENT AND ELECTION With elections coining up, have you wondered why concern about the en vironment seems to be at tracting the interest of so few politicians? True, there are a few who have made the en vironmental issue a fairly important part of their campaign but there are many more who either have not mentioned it at all or who have played it down. This seems strange because the American public is highly concerned about the environment. Every public poll taken in the past few years has ranked the en vironment as one ot the main issues. Environmental concern ranks up there with the war in Vietnam, taxes, drugs, poverty, civil rights, law and order, busing and other current issues. More and more people are beginning to realize that solving environmental problems may be — in the long run — the most im portant issue of all. For in stance, 50 years from now, the war in Vietnam may well be largely forgotten, but unless we have solved some of the environmental problems facing us, we will be in the midst of a crisis. Many of today’s other issues are also rather short term in nature. This is not to say that they are not im portant, but merely to point out that our future quality of life — and perhaps our very existence — depends upon our ability to confront such key environmental issues as energy sources, dwindling natural resources, water and air pollution, possible genetic changes from pesticides, loss of wilderness areas, the urban crunch and the many, many other related problems. Concern about the environment is far more than mere apprehension about the future of outdoor recreational interests — as important as they are. More to the point, unless we effectively tackle en vironmental problems in this decade, we can be assured that our children will face problems we can scarcely imagine. Confronting the environmental issue is not a matter that can be put off. Which gets us back to the original question. Why are so few politicians using the enviromental issue as a County Student In Who’s Who Judson H. Croom, Jr., of Leland, senior at Campbell College, has been named to the 1972-73 edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. In selecting candidates, campus nomination com mutes are instructed to choose students whos academic standing, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities and future potential are decidedly above average. While at Campbell, Croom a trust management major, has been a member of the Gilbert T. Stephenson Trust Club, has played varsity baseball, and has served on the attorney general’s staff. A President’s List student, he is a member of Epsilon Pi Eta, campus honor society. Croom, a graduate of Leland High School, is the son erf Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Croom of Leland. He is married to the former Miss Carole Yvonne Potter of Gulf. major part of their cam paign, particularly since voters consider it so im portant? There are at least two reasons — possibly more. One is that there are still some men and women seeking, or in, prblic office, who have not realized the long range importance of this issue. But if this were the only reason, there would be little to worry about because growing public concern would soon “educate” our leaders. It is not a pleasant thought, but there may be a more important reason for the relatively low priority many politicians are giving to environmental issues. It is widely believed that campaigns are financed by many small grassroots donations fromthe people of this country. That, un fortunately, is a myth. Many campaigns are largely financed by huge donations from large companies and special interest groups who fervently hope that their candidate—if elected—will be kind to them. Many of these special interest groups consider their donations a form of insurance against future legislation that might be unfavorable to them. It would be naive to believe that every candidate always accepts such donations with no strings attached — implied or otherwise. Even the most fair-minded public servant can come under pressure when issues affecting the large donors are at stake. It is not sometliing he relishes, nor—in many cases—is it something he can avoid. Unfortunately, many of the large special interest groups and companies are wary of candidates who speak out on enviromental issues becuase environmental legislation is not always favorable to them. Protecting the environment is costly, particularly to many big business en terprises. Let a candidate mention his concern for the environment, and the large donations necessary to run a campaign dry up or go to opponents. The candidate is trapped in the middle. So what is the answer? Until we can find some means of financing campaigns that does not tend to favor large campaign donors, the only answer is for the public and news media to pressure all candidates to speak out on environmental issues whetlier they want to or not. That is what we must do between now and election day. Our future quite literally depends upon it. Rescue Squad Training Hard Members of the Shallotte Volunteer Rescue Squad are spending quite a few hours in their never-ending training at the squad building. This week Graham Johnson, rescue instructor from the Fire St Rescue Service Division of the North Carolina Department of Insurance, is conducting a 12 hour seminar on Unit IV of their training program. Meeting or three hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, and Thursday nights, the volunteers will be in structed and practice (1) how to organize and make the most effective use of man power and equipment at a disaster, particularly those that involve more than one rescue squad; (2) how to rig an “A” frame when it may be Firm Reports Quarter Gain Carolina Caribbean Cor poration has reported that preliminary net earnings for the second quarter of fiscal ’73 more than quadrupled first quarter earnings. President Dwight Crater announced that consolidated net earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 73, which ended Sept. 30, were $347,775, bringing earnings for the first six months to $425,863, or 15 cents per share. This is an increase of 19 percent over the same period last year when earnings were $358,254, or 12 cents per share. Total revenues for the first six months were $6,962,735, an increase of $803,630, or 13 percent over last year. “The increase in earnings can be attributed principally to improved real estate sales at all divisions during the second quarter,” Crater said. “The corporation also ex perienced improvements in resort and recreational operations. “We are pleased with this earnings report as it marks the sixth consecutive quarter of profitable operations, continuing the turnaround the company began after fiscal 71,” Crater added. Figures for the first six months do not reflect any revenues from two new projects which Carolina Caribbean recently an nounced. Sales at the Land Harbors of America project at Little River, S.C., presently under construction, should begin during the third quarter. The Calabash project, to be developed jointly with Blythe Proper ties, Inc. of Charlotte, is expected to go on the market during the fourth quarter. CCC is also the developer of Beech Mountain, an all seasons’ resort near Banner Elk; Land Harbors of America at Linville; Triple C Mini Ranches near Charlotte; and. The Reef, a complex of 100 villas on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. WHY PAY RENT? OWN YOUR OWN HOME IMMEDIATE FINANCING AVAILABLE All you need in order to own one of our homes is a lot to build on .... We can get together on the rest, like how much you want to spend or how much of the job you’ll want to do yourself. You’ll save in every way when you deal with us so why not send us the information we need below and let us contact you right away? Or call us at the number listed below. We’re ready whenever you are. CALL COLLECT 763-8315 CAROLINA MODEL HOMES BOX 502 WILMINGTON Gentlemen: Please mail me without obligation your free illustrated folder on your low cost homes. Name... Address.. City ..j. Phone. I own property to build on ( ) I plan to buy •property to build on ( ). necessary to lift or lower a heavy weight, to release a victim in a truck accident, for instance; and (3) a working knowledge of what to expect in the event of an emergancy childbirth when a doctor is not available. Next week Robert W. Hooker, M. D., will review with the volunteers on Monday and Wednesday evenings the techniques of artificial respiration and cardiac massage, two skills that may be life saving. And then a course con tinuing for 26 hours will be conducted at the squad building to provide all members with training in American Red Cross “Ad vanced First Aid.” This Saturday, November 4, the Shallotte Volunteer Rescue Squad is'conducting a fish fry in the Shallotte Middle School beginning at 11 a.m. to raise funds for their operating expenses and the purchase of supplies and equipment. LIBRARY NIGHT Oak Island Chapter 842, Women of the Moose, will observe Library Chapter Night on November 7 at 8 p.m. in the Moose Home at Yaupon Beach. Dula Pinner is the Library Chairlady and will present the program. Who’s Who A Southport resident, Mrs. Isabelle Anderson Denkins, is among the 30 students selected to represent The University o!: North Carolina at Wilmington in the 1972 edition of Who's Who Among Students In American Universities And Colleges. She was chosen for the honor by a campus nominating committe and the editors of the annual direc tory on the basis of her academic achievement, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities and future potential. Polling Places PRECINCT REGISTRAR Leland Hoods Creek Town Creek Bolivia Southport No. 1 Southport No. 2 Oak Island Mosquito Supply Secession Shallotte Frying Pan Shingletree Longwood Ash Waccamaw Grissettown Exum Gracie Beasley Charlie Smith Lois K. Rabon Betty Jo Cheers Mary S. Dilsaver Jean Fullwood Stephen Farquhar * Edna Crouch Charles H. Caison Cletis P. Clemmons Ira L. Chadwick Darrel G. Johnson Louise L. Lewis Rev. W H.D. Flowers Shelton Stanley Faye Ingram Jean Crowell Mary E. Brady POLLING PLACE High School Gymnasium • '. -V'- • , Leo Medlin Bldg. Volunteer FD Bldg. Agriculture Building Courthouse Old Union Hall Town Hall House In Front Of Antioch Church Agriculture Bldg. Leo Fulford Bldg. At Silver Hill Town Hall High School Agriculture Bldg. Mrs. Leila Osborne Bldg. On US 17 S. Barbara Dutton Bldg. Ag. Bldg. At Waccamaw High School Lester Babson’s Store Earl Benton’s Garage Community Bldg. \ ' ■ „ »> , ir . - n * ^ -U * ""'-v ’ : -f , 1 ii # » !■ r . V • Jit', ?. ... • M House Speaker Sam Rayburn said ...send ’em to Congress young enough and keep ’em there long enough to do a good job. Sam Rayburn U.S. House of Representatives, Texas Elected at age 31 Warren Magnuson U.S. House of Representatives, Washington Elected at age 31 William Jennings Bryan Dorn U.S. House of Representatives, South Carolina Elected at age 31 Hale Boggs U.S. House of Representatives, Louisiana Elected at age 27 Carl Hayden U.S. House of Representatives, Arizona Elected at age 35 Mendel Rivers U.S. House of Representatives, South Carolina Elected at age 35 Lyndon Johnson U.S. House of Representatives, Texas Elected at age 29 John F. Kennedy U.S. House of Representatives, Massachusetts Elected at age 30 Richard M. Nixon U.S. House of Representatives, California Elected at age 34 Wright Patman U.S. House of Representatives, Texas Elected at age 35 Harold Cooley U.S. House of Representatives, North Carolina Elected at age 37 Birch Bayh U.S. Senate, Indiana Elected at age 35 Gerald Ford U.S. House of Representatives, Michigan Elected at age 35 John Tower U.S. Senate, Texas Elected at age 36 Russell Long U.S. Senate, Louisiana Elected at age 30 At age 33, Charlie Rose Henry M. Jackson U.S. House of Representatives, Washington Elected at age 30 is young enough Chari kP CONGRESS Paid for by ROSE FOR CONGRESS Committee i
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