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Democratic Women Favoring Passage Of Key Amendments The Democratic Women of Warren County went on record last week in support of the "Good Government" campaign originating from the state Democratic party. In declaring its support of the campaign package, the Warren County group expressed its belief that the five constitutional amendments and bond issues coming up for a Nov. 8 vote will have lasting impact upon the residents of this state. Emphasized by the Democratic Women of Warren County were the following constitutional amendments: -Amendment one, eliminating sex discrimination in the Homestead Exemption Act by making the exemption and tax-exempt benefits applicable to a surviving partner of either sex. - Amendment two, allowing a wife to insure her life for the benefit of her husband and children, with the life insurance free from all creditors. Amendment three, giving North Carolina residents the right to re-elect or reject a governor or lieutenant governor seeking a second Local Resident Attends Meet Mrs. Mabel H. Davis was among a group of North Carolinians attending the National Mental Health Association annual meeting and Mental Health Assembly. October 26-29, at the Shoreham Americana Hotel in Washington, D C. Some of the distinguished guests were: First Lady, Rosalyn Carter; actresses Celeste Holm, and Maria Schell, U. S. Congressmen, administrative assistants, aides and state legislators. The group accepted the special invitation to Minneapolis, Minn., for the 1978 Annual Meeting. term of office. -Amendment four, permitting the 72 North Carolina municipalities which own their electrical distribution systems to jointly own a percentage of a private power producing facility without being obligated for the debts of their co-owners. -Amendment five, requiring the state to maintain a balanced budget. The Warren County voters' group also indicated its support of the $300 million highway bond and the $230 million clean water bond issues which North Carolina voters will decide on Nov. 8. Members of the Democratic Women of Warren County urged all registered voters to go to the polls next week. Halloween Came Early For Cemetery Visitors Halloween brings ghosts, goblins, and witches with many other creatures to scare the wits. But Halloween got off to an early start this year for visitors to Fairview Cemetery. Instead of being greeted in the usual "spirit," visitors encountered a bewildered herd of cows. The Warrenton police log contains an entry at 4:35 p. m. Sunday afternoon where a lady reported Fairview Cemetery was full of cows. The cows wandered into the cemetery from a nearby pasture and were later restrained by the owner. No damage was reported in the cemetery. Seashore Barley Crops Survive Salt "Water, water, everywhere, Nor any drop to drink," goes Samuel Coleridge's lament about the sea in "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner." Nor any drop for crops, a farmer might add. But two scientists at the University of California at Davis have found a way to use some of that sea water to grow barley. About four years ago they set out to solve a problem nearly as old as the sea: how to grow crops in a salty environment. Besides tapping the vast amounts of water and minerals locked in the oceans, a solution could put normally barren coastal lands to use An estimated 10 percent of the world's farmlands are plagued by high concentrations of salt, virtually a poison to plants. Alter Plant, Not Soil The traditional anti-salt strategy has been to leach, or remove, it from the soil, requiring costly land reclamation projects. The barley project is different, the National Geographic Society says. "Our philosophy is to genetically suit the plant to the soil rather than adjusting the soil to the plant," said Dr. Emanuel Epstein, director of the project. It is sponsored by the Department of Commerce and the National Science Foundation. Mainly because of its adaptability to adversity, barley was chosen for the experiment. From 7,200 genetically distinct barley seeds tested for their salt resistance, 22 "finalists" were selected. "It was like an elimination trial in sports," said Dr. Epstein. "We weeded out the strains most sensitive to salt." The seeds were planted in a sandy, 60-by-125-foot plot near Bodega Bay, Calif. Part of the plot was irrigated straight from the Pacific; other parts received diluted sea water. One section got fresh water. "The gophers nibbled away at the plants and we had to install a net to keep the birds out," Dr. Epstein said. But many plants grown in sea water survived, and although smaller than normal, were of good quality. The yield was an average 900 pounds per acre, compared with about 2,000 per acre on a normal farm. Second Harvest Bigger This summer the scientists harvested their second crop, and the yield was even greater. One variety's yield increased by 60 percent. Chemists at the university say the barley does not appear abnormally salty, but farm animals will have to make the final palatability test. The ocean-fed barley is rich in nutrients. From barley the experiment has branched out to wheat and tomatoes. But even if those crops succeed, the question of whether saltwater cultivation is practical on a larger scale will remain. The scientists know their method would be limited. "The game we're playing can only be played on a sandy seashore where salt drains back into the ocean," Dr. Epstein said. "What we have done is to answer the biological question of whether crops can be grown in saltwater. The answer seems to be yes." Yard Sale & Bake Sale Sponsored By Ladies Auxiliary Warrenton Pentecostal Holiness Church Location Across From Carolina Sportswear 9 A.M. To 4:30 P.M. Saturday November 5th Platform Rocker, Toys, ChMren's Clothes ' * Household Items - Many Useful Items RE-ELECT W. S. Hicks Norlina Town Commissioner » Nov. 8 Election Paid For By W. S. Hicks Shahed Sultan, a Henderson martial arts specialist, will perform karate and kung fu exhibitions Saturday at the Norlina High School gymnasium. The show is«ponsored by the Warren County Jaycees. Martial Arts Exhibition \s Scheduled On Saturday A martial arts exhibition will be sponsored Saturday by the Warren County Jaycees in the Norlina High School gymnasium. Scheduled to begin at 7:30 p. m., the display will feature Shahed Sultan of Henderson who will demonstrate karate and kung fu techniques. Sultan has performed in martial arts movies and for Reel Perspectives on WTVD in Durham. He has also given exhibitions at Tuskeegee Institute and at U.C.L.A. in Los Angeles, Calif. As a crowd pleaser at the Saturday night demonstra tion. Sultan will attempt to break boards and bricks with his head, hands and feet. . All proceeds from the show will go to the Warren County Special Olympics Fund, designated for special athletes who wish to participate in the winter and spring Olympic games. The program is offered by the Area Mental Health Association. Admission will be $2 for adults and $1 for children aged 12 and under. Norlina Firemen Planning Benefit A barbeque chicken supper will be held Saturday by the Norlina Volunteer Fire Department. Plates of chicken, boiled potatoes, slaw, rolls, tea or coffee and dessert will be available at the fire house from 5-8 p. m. All plates wiU be $2.50. Take-out plates are also available. Proceeds will go to the fire department. CROSSWORD PUZZLE ACROSS 1 First-rate S Axminster, eg11 Swiss river 12 Loath 13 Cookbook verb 14 Little 15 Legislator 17 Love set's barrier 18 Killer whale 19 Some 20 So-so grade 21 Raison d'— 23 Greek township 24 Old Chinese state 25 Saucer source? 28 Schoolboy's ordeal 27 Miracle site 28 Work unit 29 American Revolution <rg. 30 Wee devil 33 Go wrong 34 One in boot camp 38 Sideboard display (2 wds.) 38 Radames' beloved 39 Repeat rendition 40 Equipment 41 Whirled 42 Suburb of Paris DOWN 1 Italian poet 2 Horse opera 3 The Kelly girl (2 wds.) 4 Evening in Rome 5 "Scarface" 6 County in North Carolina 7 On pension (abbr.) 8 3 Down's consort (2 wds.) 9 Admires 10 Squirrel monkey TODAY'S ANSWER 16 Elephant'sear 22 Do lacework 23 Beersheba's partner 24 Earthly 25 Adele of the late show 26 Wobble 27 Hauled 29 Cubic meter 31 Olympic memento 32 Arctic explorer 35 Othello's ensign 37 Musical note In Memoriam In loving memory of our beloved father, Mr. Leward Stevenson, who departed from this life Oct. 27, 1976. He is another soldier gone on home to get a great reward. He fought the fight and kept the faith, and now has gone home to God. Someday we'll meet again, our loved one gone before. Someday we'll reach that happy land where parting is no more. We shall not mourn his going, for we rejoice to know that earthly labor is finished. He was prepared to go. THE CHILDREN World Of Books In The Warren County Memorial Library : Why Not a Book? - Sir Alan Herbert Browned off,' you say, 'and blue' 'There's not enough to do?' Well, try a book. Books do not wake the child Or make the neighbors wildBooks do not bark or bite, Or need a walk at night, So try a book. No tax-no license fee No valve-no battery, A book needs no repair, A book is always thereBest friend a book. You worry, or you weepYou're sick, you cannot sleepWell, try a book. The line about a book not needing a repair is • misnomer. We send several off about twice a year to the '• bookbinder. • MEMORIALS - The "record" in a recent column for: Robert M. Davis from Mr. and Mrs. Bob Traylor was omitted by me-it is "Mireille Lagace at the C. B. Fisk organ in Old West Church, Boston, Mass.," playing works of Buxtehude. Also from Mr. and Mrs. Bob Traylor, "Brahms Piano Concerto. No. 2 in B Flat Major" with Bruno Gelber conducting the Royal Philharmonic (record) for Arnold P. Holtzman. "The Honorable Schoolboy," LeCarre, for Dr. Charles Bunch. Also, for Dr. Bunch, "Tennis," Gonzales and "Extraordinary Tennis for the Ordinary Player," Ramo, by his wife and children. NEW BOOKS: Several for the Children's Room. Adult Room-"The Silmarillion," Tolkien; "Nethergate," Lofts (a gift); "The Rich Girl," Villars. Now that November is here, we have put out our many craft books. Hope you will come by, and borrow some of these to help you get through the Christmas season. The Library is free - it's yours, USE it! Stereo System Complete Stereo Home Entertainment Center AM/FM stereo receiver with 8-track stereo player and automatic stereo record changer on a handsome stereo stand. Lighted slide-rule vernier tuning dial. FM stereo indicator light. Rotary controls tor volume, balance, bass, treble, tuning and Junction selector. Pushbuttons for power and AFC. Stereo 8-track player with automatic and manual channel selector. Illuminated 8-track program indicators. Full-size automatic record changer with diamond stylus and cue control. Stereo headphone jack for private listening. Built-in FM line cord antenna. External FM antenna terminals. Professional brushed silver fron panel. Twin 8" duocone speakers with foam front enclosures. Simulated walnut vinyl woodgrain covered cabinet. Dust cover included. Large Selection of Stereo Models and Consoles On Display Radio TV Center MAIN STREET • WARRENTON 11 fl II The Barletta ■ Mo1p!GB746 RCA solid value 25'di.gon.i XL-100 color TV— now better than ever with new XtendedLife chassis and electronic tuning Stop By And See Our Large Selection Of Console And Portables Radio TV Center Main Street • Warrenton
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