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PAGE TEN WEEKLY IffiISIATIVE SUMMARY ■ ■— ■■■ - "*■■■■ MOTE; This is the eleventh of a ser ies- of weekly summaries prepared by the legislative staff of the In stitute of Government on the work of the North Carolina General As sembly of 1963. It is confined to discussions of matters of general interest and major importance. Although the actual volume of work accomplished this week fell far be low normal for the closing weeks of a legislative session, the one issue met and solved may make it possible to step up the pace. Earlier this week capitol newsmen, relying on existing law ito the effect that committee hearings on the budget must be in open session, clashed with the appropriations subcommittee which had voted to hold closed sessions to speed up consideration of controversial budget items. On two occasions meet ings were adjourned without trans acting any business when newsmen refused to leave, and on Wednesday afternoon it appeared that an im passe had been reached. Things were brought up to a head on Thursday with the introduction in both houses of a bill to permit the joint appro priations committee or any subcom- ■ mittee thereof to hold sessions at which only committee or subcommit tee members and those designated by them might attend. Under suspension of rules and after heated debate, the measure passed both houses by sub stantial margins. The immediate ef fect of the measure will be to expetli* ate the work of the subcommittee; the ultimate effect on legislative methods and public reaction is a question which legislators and observers are ponder ing. Appropriations and 'Finance In its last open meeting before its clash with the press, the appropria tions subcommittee on Monday ten tatively approved over $1 million above recommendations of the Advis ory Budget Commission for the Uni versity of North Carolina. As full scale meetings are resumed, its delib erations will be affected by possible downward revision of anticipated rev enues. In a import based on partial income tax returns, the Commissioner of Revenue on Thcrsday predicted that income tax revenues will be $3 million less than estimated by the Advisory Bcdget Commission. On Monday night bills proposing bond issues were introduced to im plement Governor Umstead’s perman ent improvement program outlined in his budget message. At an election sometime this year, the people would vote on SSO million for school facili ties and $22 million for mental hos pitals. Bond proceeds for schools would be allocated SIOO,OOO to each county and sls million on a per capita basis in proportion to 1951-52 aver age daily memberships (but no coun ty is to receive more than “valid need” as determined by 'State Board of Education), and $25 million by State Board according to need formu la approved by Governor. Thirteen -million dollars would be authorized by the General Assembly for state institutions, but there is no provision for $2 million requested by the Gov ernor in his budget message for con struction of hospitals. Propositions and) Grievances The Senate committee with this tra ditional name has been handed two sensitive issues on which agreement is not likely to be reached. IWSth an eye on Carteret and Currituck coun ties and an ear for charges of out of-state gambling interests in dog tracks, SB 364 would make it a state wide misdemeanor' to operate or be come a patron of any betting system or device. No odds have been quoted on the bill’s chances for success. And local option on beer and wine for f ANNOUNCEMENT f ;, WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE | G> owan Farmers Exchange, Inc. T , . . . : ’' ■ [ < • HAS BEEN NAMED AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR ; REO Motors, Inc. / iw Complete Line Os Lawn Mowers r REEL Alp . ROTARY TYPE ' Parts And Service . '' We Have the Most Modern Machines f<ff Sharpening and Setting I , , Any type mower ]| -j v- CaS.Us'For Pickup and Delivery Service | I •* * 'V*»., "arfl ■ - towns with less than 5,000 population 1 is under attack in SB 378. The bill - would bring these towns under the c statute, now applicable only to towns, -of less than 1,000 population, prohibit-. > ing a town from voting in beer and I wine if its county has voted it out. Education A public hearing on the subcom : mittee proposal to solve the trouble . some school consolidation problem has i been scheduled for next Wednesday ; by the House Education Committee, i The omnibus bill appointing members of county education boards throughout , the state was introduced on Wednes ; day, as was HB 983, designed to per ; mit such boards to take title to ac tivity school buses and to waive gov i emmental immunity, to the extent of insurance coverage, for damage caus ed by such buses while ion authorized trips. After a brief but .sharp floor debate on Tuesday, the House passed HB 319 to clarify authority for grand jury inspection of public, school build ings once each six months on direc tion of a superior court judge. As it reached the Senate, the bill applied to only 49 counties. j. Local Government ! Legislation important to cities is definitely in the news. House Ju diciary 1 has reported favorably HB 850 which would make ownership of a motor vehicle parked in violation of a statutory or municipal parking reg ulation prima facie evidence that the owner so parked it. Proponents told legislators on Tuesday that the sur vival of downtown business parking regulation. House Roads and High way' Safety has approved HB 922, which would permit towns below 5,- 000 population to contract with the Highway Commission to perform street construction and maintenance work. While the smaller towns want this state help, they are protesting the provision which would permit with drawal from the agreement with the commission only through a special legislative act. Delegation of power to county com missioners to fix salaries of em ployees finally received House ap proval on (Friday as applicable to 39 counties, of which ten have speci fied that the commissioners would have no authority over the salaries of elective officials. After a brisk floor' fight, the House also passed on sec ond reading a measure authorizing county commissioners to levy a special tax for aid to the permanently and totally disabled. Constitutional Amendments This week saw floor action on four proposed constitutional amendments. The Senate passed 'SB 339, which would give the legislature the right to provide for the retirement of Su preme Court justices and for their recall to service when current jus tices are unable to perform their du ties. In the other wing of the capi- ' tol, the House passed one bill which would take from the Governor the power to grant paroles and vest it in the newly created three-man (Paroles Commission after July 1, 1955. This would not affect the Governor’s re ' prieve and pardon authority. Political ly, perhaps the most significant ac tion was the favorable report given HB 18, which would insure "that no county could have more than on® sena tor as the result of state senatorial redistricting. Also approved by com mittee was the measure putting ro tation of superior court judges within the discretion of the General Assem bly. In the Senate, bills were intro duced from four months to 30 days the residence requirements for vot ing in a given precinct, and to elimi nate elections to fill short term, vacan cies in state elective offices. Miscellaneous Problems inherent in public utility THE CHOWAN HERALD, EDBNTQN, N. CL, TBPMPAY AJPKBL 2,1953. > rate regulation continue to demind legislative attention; After a rtormy hearing, SB 245, winch would permit the Utilities Commission to deal di rectly with freight rate experts (at ' present only licensed attorneys may ‘ practice before the Comnriasion), was 1 reported out to tire Senate almost in ' tact; the public hearing on the pro 'i posed new formula for setting utility 1 rates produced such conflicting, legfcl- I istic and technical testimony that drill further hearings are in the offing— • New unemployment insurance con- ! tributdon rate schedules, which are ex- : parted to save employers an esti- * mated $5 million this year, have been given final approval—Both legislative houses have formally gone on record < as backing Hoke County in its fight j against the proposed 50,000 acre Port , Bragg-Mackall corridor—Cars and ; trucks of the next model or series ■ change will almost certainly come t equipped with mechanical or electrical \ turn signals, since both houses have < passed the bill making it unlawful to register such a model if it does not : have these turn signals. i GOOD FRIDAY, EASTER SUNDAY * EDENTON CATHOLIC SERVICES j April 3, Good Friday, 2:46 P. M., j to 3:15, the Devotions of the Seven < Last Words, Medilation on “The Cru- ] cifixion” will be held in ISt. Ann’s ( Catholic (Church, Edenton, the services ] followed by confessions, stated Father 1 F. J. McCourt, pastor, who invites ] everybody to all Services. At 8 P. M., the Rosary -will be re- ] cited in honor of Our Lady of Fatima ] for speediest possible conversion of s! Russia, universal and everlasting • peace, an appropriate sermon preach- I ed by Father James 'B. Martin, Naval- j Military Catholic Chaplain at Edten ton Air Station, Stations of the Cross, confessions heard by Father Martin. Holy Saturday, April 4, confessions I 4P. M., to 6,7 to 9:80 P. M. Easter Sunday, April 6, 8 A. M., high mass will be sung (Missa Canta ta de Angelas), including offertory hymn “Panis Angelicas”, sermon oft “Christ’s Resurrection 1 proves Catho- I lio Church’s Founder's Divinity”, Holy I Communion, followed by Benediction I of the Most Blessed Sacrament, with I a second mass there at 11 A. M. (low I mass), including sermon, Holy Com- I munion, followed by Rosary for (Peace, I with confessions 7 to 7:55 -and 10 to | 10:55 A. M. Funeral Held For Miss Ada (“Telie”) Byrum Mass Ada C. (Telie) Byrum, 59, died I Tuesday morning at 2 o’clock in Cho- I wan Hospital. Miss Byrum, a native I of Chowan County, was found uncon- I scious Monday morning in the yard of I her home in the Cisco section. She I was a member of the Center Hill Bap- I tist Church. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Annie I Boyce of 'Edenton. I Funeral services were held at the I Williford 'Funeral Home Wednesday I Housework Easy Without Nagging Backache When kidney function slow* down, many folks complain of nagging backache, lose of pep and energy, headaches and diTrlnnss. Don't suffer longer with these discomforts I if reduced kidney function is getting you down —due to ouch common causes as stress I and strain, over-exertion or expoeura to cold. Minor bladder irritations due to cold, dampness or wrong diet may cause getting I up nights or frequent passages. Don’t neglect your kidneys if these condi tions bother you. Try Doan’s Pills —a mild diuretic. Used successfully by millions for I over 60 years. While often otherwise caused, it’s amazing how many times Doan’s give happy relief from these discomforts—help the 16 miles of kidney tubes and Hi tore flush out waste. Get Doan’s Pill* today! Doans Pills « :ao oVfeck. in. aw. ferment made in tfce family ceme tery. Local Negro Group At State Meeting The. eleventh annual State Council meeting of Negro Home Demonstra tion Gluhs was held Wednesday, March 25, at the Memorial Auditorium, Ra legh* with Mrs. (Lena Brin die, (State Council President, presiding. The theme of the meeting waflT “Lifting As We Climb.” A panel discussion was held with the follow ing participants: (Community Organi zation, Mr. Wayne Corpening; Health, Miss Charlotte Rickman; Home-mak ing, Mrs. Ella J. Williams; Citizen ship, Mr. John W. Goodman; Educa tion, Mrs. Ruth L. Woodson; 'Spiritual Growth, 'Rev. Moses N. Delaney. The afternoon session was held at 1:45 with Mrs. Naomi B. Wilson, State Council vice president, presiding. 'Reports of activities of the County Councils were given by the district presidents. Those who attended th 6 meeting from Chowan County were: Mrs. O. S. Charlton, home agent; J. B. 'Small, Farm Agent; Mrs. Cora Boyce, presi dent of County Council; Mrs. Bessie Holley, Mrs. Lula Welch, Mrs. Mat tie Jordan, Mrs. Beatrice Gilliam, Mrs> X ao a ® ou ntiee, Mrs. Leora ISpi d67 ’ Roxanna .Simpson, Mrs. C. Mrs - M ary Drew, Mrs. Pearl Newby, and Mrs. L. L. Harri IFbELK- TYLER’S I Special Purchase C A W 17 I Mrs JCa II - OUR BUYERS just made this sensa tional “SCOOP” just at the right time , ... When you are interested in a new y\ Easter coat'. One of America’s best . -1 makers was overstocked ... we stepped in and bought them at a fraction of I we pass this real bargain i! VALUES to $24.50 I SALE PR,CE: _ I l I ■■■ “ fgBB A l : Dorothy Reid Garrett Weds H. S. Ziegler, Jr. The marriage of Dorothy Reid Gar rett and Haywood Ziegler, Jr., took place (Saturday evening, March 28 at , 8 o’clock at the home of ifhe Rev. R. L. Jerome, 301 Church Streep Eliza beth City. The double ring cere- I mony was performed. The bride' is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William IS. Reid of Princess Ann, Va. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Heywood S.‘Ziegler. Immediately after the ceremony the ' couple left for a short wedding trip and upon their return, will reside in Edenton. bany Festival Ml Be Held On April ttli s Unique Affair Sponsor ed By Brown-Carver Library —— Brown-Carver (Library will stage a unique observance of Easter Monday on April 6, when it will hold a bunny festival. In connection with the festival a' parade will be held at 1 o’clock in the afternoon, starting at the library at the comer of Gale and Oakum Streets. The parade will proceed to the play ground, where many activities 'will take place. “The procession will be let hjMtta Colored High^doort^Band, . Another feature in the parade will be the four feet beauties, a fashion of beautiful dressed ipets- There will be Peterßabbit, IPeter Cotton Tail, Molly Cotton Tail, and the'famous clowns. MISSIONARY SOCIETY WILL MEET MONDAY AFTERNOON i -The Woman’s Missionary Society of , the Baptirt Church will meet Monday afternoon, April 6, at 4 o’clock at the i church. Mrs. C. W. Overman, presi i dent of the society, especially urges all members to attend. Svery sincere wish and prayer for goodness, every earnest attempt to fulfill difficult duty, is sure, to help on our spiritual progress. —James Freeman Clarke. m ■
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