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|k °. & ’ MM 'T-wr-. ■ ■ iatl , ltl jfl R anBS r a C—JL I mSMsf ■ ««tfllX ftytt -7 ''■' -i ■ mH, ...■* . .■ 'iHfe ■ * 1 fs -'“ ■»»-—..J ' l ''' r •'• * ••• H xy ■ i ni r t a&t fl • •*■ > . Mf ?f BB 0 _.W; f A?A : :k^&£p \’ 1 k I Mj | 'Bp* ;;' || I B» 'v Jt , K» t -\ & jHF Public Parade The Morton Touch On August 3, Hugh M. Morton of Wilmington and Linville meandered along the Public Parade. He was en routc to becoming a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Governor of North Carolina. In the August 5 edition of The Cho wan Herald, this writer declared Mr. Morton was a serious candidate who was obligated to carry through on his claim to visit all 100 counties in Tar Heelia before making a concrete de cision. He has now inched closer to confirming' our speculation. He said as much in a statement released Tues day from Grandfather Mountain. But we’ll get to that bit a little later. Mr. Morton is one of this state’s fore most promoters. His talent as a photographer has gained him national fame. Whether in the mountains or on the coast, he can snap a portrait of an ordinary scene. On -his visit to Chowan County, he couldn’t -resist-the often photographed scene of the Barker House, shooting across the cannons at the foot of the court house green. And then on his way across the Albemarle Sound, via helicopter, he turned his camera on the lengthy bridge span. We present them on this page for your enjoyment. But back to Morton-the-politician. Here’s how the candidate continued to be a would-be candidate: “For several weeks I have said that by Labor Day I would report on a cam paign by me for governor in 1972. The great amount of encouragement and support which I have received make me believe that I will soon be able to issue the favorable statement I want to make. I am now in the process of determining which dedicated friends can fill basic assignments within a cam paign organizational framework. “Most people recognize that other possible candidates have fallen heir to what is left of campaign machines of bygone days, and that in creating my own campaign group I must start anew. This gives me important advantages, but it takes time. “Many people are doing their part to see that we will have the campaign team necessary, and they recognize that any appreciable delay in resolving these matters will work to my disad vantage. Every job I undertake I ex- { ject to do right, and conducting a cam paign for the governorship is no ex ception. I will have additional infor mation soon.” A Real *Lead Agency* There are two extremely important items on the agenda for tonight’s monthly meeting of Albemarle Regional Planning and Development Commission. The board will decide whether the commission desires to become the “lead agency” for the 10-county region. Also, distribution of a $118,412 grant to allow public agencies to beef up their forces will be discussed. Several months ago, a ranking state planning official presented a program to ARP DC’s parent agency—Albemarle Area Development Association—on es tablishing regional “clearing houses” for state and federal programs. It was proposed by Wesley Cullipher, then ARPDC’s chairman, that this commis sion be so designated. We opposed the proposal on grounds that ARPDC needed to be activated, funded, and staffed before such an ira- Eortant designation as a “clearing ouse” for all state and federal pro grams be attached. After all, Cullipher just minutes before had quite unofficial ly announced funding. ‘ ARPDC is the logical choice for “clearing house” or ‘Head agency” des ignation. The commission has a dedi cated board of proven leaders. ARPDC has a staff of equal talent. Continued on Pago 4 Volume XXXVII.—No. 34. Solicitor Pressing Murder Charge Freeman Pleads Self Defense Denny Junior Freeman, 27, of Eliza beth City, is on trial for murder in Chowan County Superior Court. Free man is charged with the slaying of George Thomas Smith at Pickwick Billiards, 204 South Broad Street on the night of April 30. Shortly before noon Wednesday, Free man took the stand in his own behalf. Judge Critical Oi A Superior Court judge Tuesday cit ed the need for Chowan County com missioners to begin making concrete plans for a new hall of justice, saying if a plan to air condition the present courtroom is an attempt to continue to use the facility for court, then “they are just wasting money”. Co-Op Visitors Albemarle Cooperative Association will be visited September 14-16 by U. S. Department of Agriculture and Con gressional officials. Gene Sutton, rural services specialist with the Farmer Co operative Service on loan to ACA, has been notified that the Washington of ficials want to inspect what Farmers Cooperative Service, working in con junction with N. C. Rural Fund for De velopment, and Small Business Admini stration, has done in the 11-county area. “They want to observe and obtain the reactions of the total operation of ACA,” Sutton noted. He also said the group will make field visits to learn first hand the progress being made in the feeder pig operation. Marcus McClanahan, ACA executive director, and Roy Harrell, development specialist with NCRFD, said the coopera tive welcomes this opportunity to share its progress report with these ranking USDA officials. Among the group scheduled to visit in the area are: Dr. Joe Savage, head of marketing services; Raymond Williams, senior co operative development official; Dr. Al fred Edwards, deputy assistant secre tary, USDA; Victor Vaughn, congress ional liaison staff member of USDA; and a White House staff member who has not yet been named. Public Hearing Edenton Town Council will conduct a public bearing at 8 P. M., tonight (TTiursday) in the Municipal Building relative to proposed downtown improve ments. Council for several months has been discussing improvements to the down town area, primarily new sidewalks. Earlier merchants on Broad Street pe titioned the town to replace existing sidewalks, agreeing to pay an assess ment for the work. Since this time, however, the town has learned that a 50 per cent federal grant could be received if beautification is included in the improvements. An architect has drawn up a proposal, which includes brick sidewalks. Anyone interested in downtown im provements is encouraged to attend the meeting. THE CHOWAN HERALD Among the other defense witnesses sworn in was the victim’s estranged wife. Pleading self defense, the defendant told a jury of nine women and five men (two alternates) that Smith had threat ened him the evening of April 24. He further testified that Magistrate Tom Shepard refused to let him sign a war- Chowan Facility Judge Walter W. Cahoon of Elizabeth City, resident judge in this district, echoed the remarks of every judge to hold Superior Court here in several years when he said the historic Chowan County Court House should be preserv ed as a museum. He made his remarks prior to dismissing those drawn for jury duty but not seated in a murder trial expected to take several days. Judge Cahoon said he had learned that the county is planning to air con dition the courtroom at a cost of about $25,000. “That is alright if the pur pose is to keep it as a museum,” he noted. “And it should be kept for just such a purpose.” The jurist added that the Chowan County facility had served its useful ness. “To conduct business in this limited space means a jury has to climb steps every tirhe they must leave the courtroom, or have got to trek down the street to the old hotel building, re gardless of the weather,” he stated. “That’s the way it is going to be year in and year out until some plans are developed.” Judge Cahoon concluded by saying he hoped the taxpayers would think about it, talk about it and do something about it.” The grand jury made short order of Continued on Pane 4 «* Jk - 4 . . ‘ Jmmi I ; ’**/' ' *i.s' ~ •• '•’f-jiJ, ~<-2 s ® ~tg|g ■ c. fe... —mL. _____ - V HEAVY DAMAGE FROM FIRE Fire of undetermined origin early Wednesday morning destroyed the office of Twiddy Mobile Homes on North Broad Street along with mobile homes parked on both sides. Fire Chief Luther Parks said the alarm was sounded by an employee of Seabrook Blanching Corp., located just across the street, at approximately 3:45 P. M.—some 25 minutes after Eden ton police had checked the sales lot. The fire was fed to the mobile homes by bottled gas tanks located outside the office structure, he noted. Damages are expected to exceed $20,000. Warren Twiddy, shown at left, said the damage was covergd by insurance. , -«mmm ■ -■I-*-■..' i •:■-•: 1 ' view mm'- . AM 3T - ■— *:<*>' G.~ vi‘«':*i > I V.-*5 ‘ vmmi Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina, Thursday, September 9, 1971 rant charging Smith with assault. Freeman said the night of the shoot ing he went to the poolroom after be ing told Smith had a pistol. In response to a question from his attorney. W. 11. Oakey of Hertford, the witness said he did not come to Edenton for the pur pose of harming Smith. Entering the poolroom, Freeman said he bought a beer and went into the back where he engaged in a conversa tion with Jimmy Bateman. He later asked Bateman about a man in the pool game and was told it was Smith. Free man then consumed a second beer, he testified. Smith left. “I decided to talk with him and followed him out side,” he stated. Freeman told Smith he was the per son who had been dating his wife. He also said he told the victim if he (Smith! was going to kill him (Freeman) the police would know who it was because he had attempted to get a warrant for him. The defendant said Smith admitted threatening him and also threatening his (Smith’s) wife and two children. “It was then that I struck him with my fist. I knocked him down. He got up and walked toward the poolroom door. Continued on Page 4 Open House Set The Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife is celebrating its Centennial Year during 1971. Therefore, the Eden ton National Fish Hatchery has sched uled an Open House Program for Mon day. the program will include aquarium displays, slide talks, and equipment dis plays.' Everyone is most cordially invited! 4tdm Single Copy 10 Cents j^M\ H&, J. Frank Jarman Jarman To Visit Local Rotary Club J. Frank Jarman of Durham, governor of the Rotary district of this area, will address Edenton Rotary Club during his official visit here today (Thursday). The club meets at the Parish House at 1 P. M. Edenton Rotary Club is one of 45 clubs in Jarman’s district. The district governor will confer with James P. Ricks, Jr., club president, and Charlie Overman, club secretary, on club administration and plans for future activities. During his visit he will be given in formation on some of the local club's activities, including sponsorship of the Boy Scout troops and support of Boys’ Home at Lake Waccamaw. Rotary International is said to be the pioneer of the service clubs with more than 14,821 clubs with a com bined membership of more than 701.000 business and professional men. Spread throughout 149 countries in all parts of the world. Rotary Clubs conduct ac tivities to improve their communities, aid youth, elevate business standards, and further international friendships and understanding. Job Grant Here A $118,422 public employee grant for the 10-county Albemarle Area has been awarded through Albemarle Regional Planning and Development Commission here. W. B. Gardner, chairman, said proposals from municipalities and coun ty commissioners within the area were due Wednesday. The grant was made through the N. C. and U. S. Departments of Labor under the Emergency Employment Act recently passed by Congress. Gardner explained that the special grant may be used for public jobs by the cities and counties and the region. He said the grant would be administered locally by the board and the staff of ARPDC. Wesley Cullipher, ARPDC executive director, explained that in submitting bids for any public positions to be fund ed, officials must describe the posi tions to be filled, along with a budget for the positions. This information is being gathered at the regional office on Continued on Page 4
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