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public flaratk Not Really Laughable Women’s lib and planning have something ,in common along the Public Parade. They are sometimes good for a laugh. Both items played'a humorous role Monday during the lengthy meeting of Chowan County commissioners. When Murray Ashley reported that. Edenton-Chowan Rescue Squad needed more county volunteers who are trained, Commissioner N. J. George had an instant solution-women. “We’re in women’s lib so get some women involved,” he remarked. Ashley, almost speechless, did manage to say women fainted easily. “But they can drive,” the commissioner replied. And when this suggestion met with about as little enthusiasm as the first, he called it quits. Later, George W. Lewis reported that the S3OO budgeted for the planning board four years ago had run out. Someone at the table pointed out this was poor planning on the part of the board. “But the emergency in the situation is the red ink,” Lewis said. And all agreed this was even poorer planning since the board chairman is a banker. But he got another S3OO and promised to make it last four more years, if possible. Actually, though, what these two groups have in common is quite far removed for the humor they injected into the meeting. Chowan County taxpayers get more for their money via the rescue squad and planning board than any other agency. A recent Letter to the Editor notwithstanding, this newspaper has been quite generous in the support of both. And we don’t intend to stop now. Cooperation Needed Taxation to achieve any purpose except raising money for the government is seldom a good idea and it would seem exceptionally ill-advised to tax industrial plants on their air and water emissions. At first whiff, the idea of a pollution tax smells good. But, when all of the implications are considered, it just smells. It seems to be based on the belief that adequate regulation would require too many government employees which would make it too ex pensive. A pollution tax, they say, would give companies an economic incentive to control pollution. Actually, a pollution tax would be one of the most complicated taxes ever adopted, even more complicated than the income tax, and it would direct money away from pollution control. Also, if a company is complying with Continued on Page 4 f i m/......... IMPROVEMENTS BEING MADE-Workmen this week were busy making improvements in two sections of Edenton. At left, Rose Brothers workmen are shown preparing to pave the lower e«d of South Broad Street which will provide paved parking at the Barker House Visitor Center-Museum. Curb and' gutter has rpiJU riTT rwkl 71 TVT TITD If T rv 1 riL LJIUWriIM nLKnLJJ Volume XXXVIII.—No. 43. 2 •' W Jh jf JK | V' J 1 c m a -m >j§n ■ JAmAI HAi \ m . * J, r V -‘B il & I iff HOUSING PROJECT DKDICATED-Jack Habit, second from right, chairman of Edenton Housing Authority, is shown with three of the persons recognized Sunday afternoon at dedication services for the 100-unit project. They are: Rev. S. N. Griffith, Oscar Holley, Habit, and Mayor George Alma Byrum. Public Housing Here Praised At Dedication Service Sunday The development of a 100-unit low-rent public housing project by Edenton Housing Authority was described Sunday as being a blow which “knocked the props from old Edenton”. Rev. S. N. Griffith, for whom one of the four sites was named, said the authority had proven that it is composed of “young, in dustrious, far-seeing men” who had worked “Courageously, freely, boldly and religiously” for improvements to the community. A. C. Hudson, an authority commissioner, was in charge of the brief dedication service and Aces In Win; Lose 2-A Title By FLYNN SURRATT The Edenton Aces capped the season throwing the Williamston Tigers for a big 32-14 loss Friday night to put the Albemarle AA Conference in a three way tie for the conference cup. However the taste of victory was embittered by the decision of the conference coaches Saturday to allow Williamston to go to the play-offs. With most of the outcries of public anger having died down, head coach Marion Kirby stated “I can’t sit in moral judgment as to what guides their consciences. I would say that the state-wide system of picking play-off representatives was drawn up on the assumption that when people are given a responsibility, they will carry out that responsibility with integrity and open mindedness. “As anyone who goes to court and stands before a judge or jury, he hopes to see justice done. We must assume that those men voted within the limits of their integrity and character.” Continued on Page 4 said former Mayor John Mit chener, Jr., saw the need and Mayor George Alma Byrum had followed through. Mayor Byrum, for whom a second site was named, said the project is something everyone in the community can be very proud of. He lauded the architecture as being in keeping with the town and the landscaping as adding to the beauty of the area. He too praised the work of the commissioners for “serving beyond the call of duty”. Later the mayor said the people who live in all sections of the project will “live there with pride.” Oscar Holley, son of the late Dr. O. L. Holley, for whom a site was named, said his father would be honored by the recognition, the service on Blades Street. Mrs. Lenora Harris, a tenant in the project, said those residing in the area are “mighty glad to be out here” and are “living like one happy family.” Chairman Jack Habit presided at the dedication, arranged by Commissioner George W. Lewis, chairman. Rev. E. C. Alexander, a commissioner, gave the in vocation. Also present was the fifth commissioner, J. Scott Harrell. L. F. Ambum, Jr., executive director, recognized special guests, including representatives of the Extension Service and EIC who are working with the local authority. Revenue Sharing Funds Sought; Board Quiet Chowan County commissioners Monday hinted quite strongly that they are ready to re-evaluate the food stamp program and were bombarded with requests for slices of the revenue sharing funds. The commissioners also named A. C. Hudson to the county planning board. im.l if ■*, -.: ,*' 'V I . •■'■ % X \ I Bl •’’BMb-jaM&tj#fjj j x ■ • x already been installed. The other pictures shows workmen with the State Highway Commission installing a new storm drainage pipe along North Broad Street, near Holmes High School. The new drainage system is expected to halt periodic flooding in the area of Habit’s Motel. *■ . ' 1 ’••At* . ■"'- -V '" • v»ii* ’ f - * « '•' •"• _-.t-wr>‘ - r Edenton, Chowan County, North Carolina, Thursday, November 9, 1972. Republicans Run Wild 11 i I * ui j. = E -» u * | £ i i j* 5 I £ g I 2 5 111 S u tt 5 >• t- For President: Richard Nixon : 450 655 152 272 209 165 1903 George McGovern 349 327 80 33 48 95 932 John Schmitz 4 10 0 3 6 5 23 For U. S. Senate: Jesse Helms 265 400 74 156 106 126 1127 Nick Galifianakis 495 543 141 110 131 128 1548 For U. S. Representative: J. Jordan Bonner 141 208 48 120 179 85 781 Walter Jones 624 739 177 151 80 161 1932 For Governor: James Holshouser 180 274 50 94 69 84 751 Hargrove Bowles 618 715 175 IS6 185 175 2051 Arlis Pettijohn 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 For Lieutenant Governor: James Hunt 647 775 186 182 186 186 2162 Johnny Walker 125 197 35 80 53 66 556 Benjamin McLendon 3 1 0 0 0 ' 2 6 For State House of Representatives: Stanford White 642 769 191 191 203 17S 2174 Vernon James 628 757 190 188 19S 184 2145 Mrs. Iris Etheridge 126 2IS 22 36 33 34 469 For County Commissioner: C. A. Phillips 676 832 193 220 194 209 2324 David Bateman 657 826 206 233 221 201 2344 Alton Elmore 684 841 200 202 213 192 2.>32 Bateman, Elmore Get 4-Year Terms On Board North Carolina voters, including the vast majority of those in Chowan County, split everything but their breeches in Tuesday’s general election. They elected a Republican governor, a Democrat lieutenant governor, a Republican U. S. Senator, a Democratic Council of State as well as State School Board Put On Notice The Department of Air and Water Resources has “put a bug” in the ear of the Edenton-Chowan Schools, it was reported by Asst. Supt. Cecil Fry. He reported at a meeting of the board of Education Monday night. He reported that the department has instructed the school system to submit plans for emission treatment. As it was stated in the meeting, the letter seems to imply that the system should change from coal fuel to oil. The estimated cost of con version would be about $32,500, according to rough calculations made by Fry. He stated that the operational permit for the fur naces in the schools had expired last year, and obtaining an ex tension may be very difficult. The Edenton-Chowan system is one of two systems east of Raleigh not already converted or preparing to do so. Robert Hendrix, director of the Department of Social Services, was quizzed about the food stamp program when Commissioner David Bateman expressed con cern over the new regulations which appear to discourage farm labor’s participation. Hendrix said the program has By L. F. Amburn, Jr. Senate and State House. And in most cases, the results in Chowan were on line with other sections of the state, including a smashing majority for President Nixon. Unofficial returns showed him carrying every Tar Heel Supt. Eddie West reported that the school system is currently seeking money to fund Project Score, a vocational plan in which students visit prospective vocations, simulate occupational problems in the classroom, and learn how to handle these problems. The estimated cost for the first two years of operation would be about $71,000. Two break-ins were reported in two of the schools. White Oak Elementary School was said to have been robbed of a S7OO copying machine, $350 typewriter, and a casette tape player. As well, a freezer was heavily damaged by a crow-bar, and attempt was made to steal a color television. Swain school was broken into and a clock was destroyed, and desks were thrown around. Fry stated that he believed that the incidents were more than just random acts. been further complicated. He pointed out that to qualify a persor must either work 30 hours a week, have a statement from a doctor or register with the em ployment office. “This has become quite a problem in our office,” he added. Other commissioners questioned the affect the regulations would have on farm labor and Chairman C. A. Phillips said maybe the program should be re-evaluated at a future date. Representatives of the Bank of North Carolina, N. A., and Peoples Bank & Trust Company offered their services in assisting in handling the revenue sharing funds. Dr. Eddie West of Edenton- Chowan Schools asked for some of the funds. It was noted that the College of the Albemarle had already made a request. Chairman Phillips told everyone that commissioners had not discussed how the $178,000 would be handled or where it would be spent. Commissioner N. J. George suggested that a public meeting be held to hear all agencies. George W. Lewis, chairman of the planning board, said the board is in need of an additional member and suggested that Hudson be appointed. Hudson is already a member of the Edenton Housing Authority. He suggested that the county continue to work with the state in the planning program and com missioners authorized Chairman Phillips to so inform state of ficiais. C9ntinucd on 4 syfcn Single Copy 10 Cents. county except Northampton. Boone-attorney and GOP minority leader in the State House, Jim Holshouser, won what is considered the most surprising victory as he defeated Hargrove (Skipper) Bowles for Governor of North Carolina. James Hunt, the youthful Wilson attorney who was seeking his first office in state government, emerged as the Golden Boy of the Democratic Party as he defeated Johnny Walker of North Wilkesboro for the lieutenant governorship. Raleigh TV executive Jesse Helms ran better in Chowan than most observers had predicted and went on to defeat Democratic Rep. Nick Galifianakis for the U. S. Continued on Page 4 iimPw *• H' . ii ■*> ■ Wn Robert A. Tart Program Set Edward G. Bond Post No. 40. American Legion, Saturday morning will dedicate a plaque and flag pole at Beaver Hill Cemetery in honor of all ser vicemen and women who paid the supreme sacrifice in all wars. The ceremony will begin at 11 A.M Robert A. (Bob) Tart of Benson, national executive committeeman of the N. C. Department of the American Legion, will be the guest speaker. Tart entered the service at the age of 19 and was discharged in October, 1945. Since that time he has been an active member of the American Legion. He has served in most elective capacities in the Benson post and has distinguished himself in the N. C. Department, having served as commander in 1967. All veterans and the general public are invited to Saturday’s ceremony. The wreath for the occasion is being donated by Pate’s Florist. A covered dish supper will be served at the Legion Hut at 7 o’clock by the American Legion and auxiliary and die Veterans of Foreign Wars and auxiliary.
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