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Opinions IfUr ?HMC^NMknta m "Sura I'm nervous... II you'd boon forced to change Insurance from Lloyds of London to 'Fair Deal Freddie', you'd be nervous too." Mondale looks like favorite By CUff Bloc The feeling among writers, politicians and most others is that Walter Mondale now has the nomination almost sewed up. Despite the predictions of Gary Hart that he'd win on the first ballot, most pros think this is highly optimistic thinking, even for a candidate. We understand that Hart is be ing talked about in Mondale circles for second place on the Democratic ticket. But lots of Democrats feel that a southerner must be on the Democrat ticket if the ticket is to win the November election. It used to be that the South was taken for granted on the Democrat tickets without a southerner, but that is a by-gone People and Issues situation now. Days have changed since 1928 when A1 Smith was the Democratic nominee when North Carolina and some other states voted for Herbert Hoover. Take Texas, it's a big state, the biggest of the old Confederate States. Can Mondale carry it without a Texan on the ticket? It's a big deci sion for the Democrats, and Reagan might still carry the state. Reagan carried Texas in 1980 with 915,018 with Carter receiving 875,635. - This means that North Carolina is not a safe state for Democrats or Republicans any lonRer. EFFECTIVE. ..President Reagan showed how effective he is on TV in his recent speech on Cen tral America. The next day the Democrat controlled House ap proved his Salvadorian aid re quest. HOME OWNERSHIP. ..The share of Americans who own their own homes has declined for the first time in at least 20 years, the Census Bureau reported recently. BAD DOCTORS... We read that more than 36 million Americans are being treated by incompetent doctors because physicians who have lost their licenses in one state are able to take advantage of loopholes in licensing rules and practice in another, a Senate com mittee was told recently. . . . Letters continued (Cqntinued from page 2A) The Hoke/Raeford Humane Society is doing its part - what are jroa doing? We need more members. The cost is only $10 per family per year and membership can be obtained by calling Sheryl McGinnis at 875-5746. The animals need help. They can only be helped by humans. Ask yourself "what can I do to help"? Sincerely, Jack Letzgus Hoke/Raeford Humane Society Member State's surplus tax should be returned To the Editor: North Carolina is one of the finest states in this country and is a wonderful place to live and work. We are blessed with good people, good climate and good govern ment. We have good highways, good schools and are considered one of the most progressive states in this country. We do, however, have one tax that is an unfair tax, capricious in its application, and probably the most disliked tax in our state. I am, of course, referring to the Intangible Tax. This tax was instituted in 1868 and was instituted at a time when capital was not as important and when the economy was more labor intensive. It is a tax that discriminates against capital and is out of step in the computer age of the 20th cen tury. It is a tax that discourages in vestments and savings. Because of changing tax laws, tax shelters, thrift plans and other investment vehicles, as well as computerized transfers of money, it no longer efficiently collects what it was designed to do. It's peculariar application hits very hard at retirees and new businesses and most of all discourages people from moving to North Carolina. Georgia, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio and North Carolina have both Intangibles Tax and an In come Tax, and Ohio will eliminate their Intangible Tax on December 3 1 , 1984. Indiana is phasing out its Intangible Tax. Georgia and Ken tucky have a lower rate of In tangibles and a lower Income Tax than North Carolina. The General Fund of the State of North Carolina has an estimated surplus of $400,000,000 to SS00, 000,000 this year. It is only fair that the taxpayers in North Carolina share in this excess revenue, particularly since their taxes were raised by $219,000,000 in 1983. When the Legislature meets June 7, they will have an oppor tunity to review again the tax pro gram of the state and it is an ideal time for the Legislature to start directing some of the revenue back to the taxpayers and to make a progressive step forward for the State of North Carolina. However, the Legislature needs to know how the citizens feel and I would encourage every taxpayer to contact their Legislators by per sonal conversation, telephone and letters to encourage them to repeal this most unpopular tax. It can on ly be done if the taxpayers let the Legislators know how they feel. Let's take another step to make North Carolina the best state in the Union. Very truly yours, James M. Culberson, Jr. Asheboro Graduates like stones in Pyramids To' the Editor: Aren't the pyramids of Egypt amazing? For centuries, they have stood, adding a certain mystic and beauty to Egyptian culture. Surely, these structures were made of good, solid stone blocks, constructed upon a solid founda tion. The Egyptians are very proud of these ancient monuments. Our society is a type of "pyramid." For a better, stronger society, the solid foundations are the student graduates of today who become the "solid stones" of our religious, political, and Industrial (pyramidal) society. Among the Hoke High School graduates this year, a promising "stone" for tomorrow is Kevin Edwards, of North Stewart Street. Edwards is a good example of what the graduating r*udent should be. Affectionately called "John" because of his remarkable resemblance to John Lennon, Ed wards' desire is to further his education for the benefit of help ing other people, in life. Edwards recognizes the impor tant need for leaders in the field of psychology. Kevin Edwards, you're a fine man and a very good example to others. The world needs more men like you. Truly, you're a "good solid stone" in the construction of a solid society. As the Egyptians are proud of the great mass material gone into the building of their pyramids, we're proud of you. Congratula tions! May God be with you and your fellow graduates. Thank you sincerely Daniel Edwards Letters Policy Letters to the editor are encouraged and welcomed. Writers should keep letters as short as possible. Names, addresses and telephone numbers should be included and all letters must be signed. Names will be printed, however, other information will be kept confidential. We reserve the right to edit letters for good taste and brevity. Letters should be received by The News-Journal by noon on the Monday of the publication week. Pick-Up Sanitation Service 401 North By-Pass ROLL-OFF CONTAINERS DUMPSTIR CONTAINERS Commercial - Industrial ?Rentals ?Safes Free Estimates On Container Repair eroquip HYDRAULIC HOSE MADE TO ORDER WHILE YOU WAIT ?Diesel Mechanic On Duty ?Many Diesel Truck Parts In Stock KtIP AMBUCA MAUT1FUI ^ Clyde Leach I RAEFORD FAYETTEVILLE 875-6477 483-7626 g, CUSTOMER SERVICE Dundarrach, N.C. COMPLETE INSECT CONTROL FROM THE HOME TO THE FARM ?Federal Crop Insurance Route 1, Box 251 -A Shannon, N.C. Phone 875-8912 Richard McMillan 875-2493 Nights 875-56 1 4 PDRIWVIT ? R O Mnnrn 121 PORTRAITS III LIVIN6 COLORl 3-5x7 (8)8x10 15-Wallsts ? Now Only. . .s13?, ~ Packagt Pric. 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Enviromental 248,062. 173.730 Protection Human Services 1,818,784. 18,096. Cultural & 168,786. 20,000. Recreetional Economic & Physical 78,000. 8,500. Development Schools 1,606,712. $146,300. The meeting will be held at the Pratt Building, Commissioners' Room, 227 N. Main St. for the purpose of discussion of the proposed budget at 7:90 p.m. The proposed budget may bo examined on weekdays at the Pratt Building between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00p.m. AH interested citizens wiM have the opportunity to give written and oral comment. Senior Citizens ere encouraged to attend and comment.
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