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parade Keep The Crown Tax i Gov. Jim Holshouser has all but given his blessing to repeal of the soft drink tax. And it comes as somewhat of a surprise since in his budget message he proposed pay raises, etc., which will require the General Assembly to find new money annually to pay the bills. Too, it appears somewhat baffling for so much rhetoric on the one-cent crown tax when the retail price of milk in North Carolina has been increased in some area by two cents per quart or three cents per half gallon with the sanction of the State Milk Commission. Gvo. Holshouser said at a news conference in Raleigh on Tuesday that he would not consider the removal of the soft drink tax a major erosion of the state’s tax base. While he didn’t give the measurehis all-out endorsement, it must be noted that the sponsors of the legislation are both Republicans and close to the administration. Also, it must not go unnoticed that the sponsors-Rep. Laurence Cobb and Sen. Michael Mullins are both from Mecklenburg County. Moreover, Charlotte is the home base of the Coke set, a rapidly growing bottling empire mastermined by former Sen. Jimmy V. Johnson. Mr. Johnson managed Gov. Scott’s successful campaign and was head of the State Democratic Executive Committee until the Governor included soft drinks in his tax package. There is little logic to taxing a baby’s milk, the tax being increased as the price rises, and not taxing his daddy’s soft drink. The Bottlers’ lobby in the General Assembly has historically been one of the strongest and best financed among those registering with the Secretary of State. It is time for legislators to resist the arm twisting and keep their heads turned in the right direction. When the one-cent crown tax became effective the price of bottled drinks went up a nickle and are now 10 cents higher in most cases. Will the bottlers roll back the machines if the tax is repealed? Methinks not! Like the sales tax, the crown tax is among the most equitable in our archaic system of taxation. To repeal either would erode the state’s tax base, Gov. Holshouser and his bottling cronies notwithstanding. Acting With Res/wnsibility The sudden threat of demise of many federally supported programs is causing panic in many quarters and will result in unjustified hardship on people who have staked their future on dedication to improve life along the Public Parade and throughout the Nation. President Nixon’s impoundment of Congressionally approved monies, in the name of fiscal responsibility, bears similarities of a dictatorship rather than a Continued on Page 4 Dr. Lane Opens Practice Dr. Robert E. Lane has become associated with Chowan Medica] Center in the general practice of medicine. He began his duties on February 1. Dr. Lane and his family recently i tyjv 111IIiM mil opTyHß||i Wim Dr. Robert E. Lane . < yM- < v- <• . , , % v ■: , ' / WF W ...A*. 4* Volume XXXIX.—No. 6. r 1 I ■ 11/1/ Mj- fiJ \X i WkW nAwW It Iff l|»v & r llk b4a V- * /A. I fll REVIEW COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM -Robert W. Moore, center, chairman of the Community Action Committee in Chowan County, here reviews the program with, from EIC Moves Work Ahead The Economic Improvement Council, Inc., is faced with its greatest challenge since being organized in 1965, according to Wilbur G. Pierce, executive director. However, Pierce is taking every precaution to keep staff members and clients from panicing. EIC is the anti-poverty agency operating in the 10-county Albemarle Area. In a brief address Monday night to representatives of 10 Community Action groups in Chowan County, Pierce expressed confidence in ElC’s ability to “weather the storm” caused by President Nixon’s drastic cutback in domestic programs-expecially the Office of Economic Opportunity. Mrs.* Holmes Mrs. Georgia Bland Holmes, 103 North Granville Street, died at her home Tuesday following an extended illness. She was 93. A native of Chowan County, she was the daughter of the late Theodore Benjamin and Alethia Bembury Bland and the widow of William Daniel Holmes. She was the oldest member of Edenton Baptist Church and was a lifetime member of the Woman’s Missionary Society. Surviving is a son, Frank M. Holmes of Edenton; three daughters: Mrs. Francis H. Morgan of Durham; Mrs. James H. Phelps of Edenton; and Mrs. Richard N. Hines of Edenton ; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Edenton Baptist Church at 11 A.M. Friday with Rev. Robert Gray officiating. Burial will be in Beaver Hill Cemetery. Williford Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. moved here and reside at 304 South Granville Street. A native of Tunica, Miss., he graduated from public schools there and attended Mississippi State University where he received his pre-med training. He then enrolled in Tulane Medical School, where he received his degree. Dr. Lane completed his internship at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, La., and went into the service. For more than two years he was a submarine medical officer, spending much of his time at Groton, Conn. He has recently completed two years of residency in the general practice of medicine at Contra Costa County Hospital in California. The physician is married to the former April Biassingame of Anna Maria, Fla., who has her master’s degree in social work. They met while they were both students at Tulane University. The Lanes have three children: Kinnan, five; Molly, three and six months. They are Episcopalians. Pierce said his office has received nothing official from OEO, therefore there is no other course than to proceed in a very positive way. “We are, however, concerned as an agency (of news reports about OEO) and are attempting to do something about it,” he said. The executive director said now is the time to take a “hard look at what we are doing.” He briefly traced the establishment of EIC from a $25,000 budget to one in excess of $1.5-million and more than 300 employees. “The neighborhood programs are the background to community action,” he pointed out. “EIC will continue to emphasize the programs we now have because we don’t believe they will come to an end oyer night. “By working together somehow the system will survive. The name may change but the concept of community action will never die.” Robert Moore, Chowan County director, presided at tne meeting where Earl Jones, county community action coordinator, complemented the communities for what they have done and challenged to direct their best efforts toward programs for the youth. Among those in attendance were C. A. Phillips, chairman, Chowan County commissioners; Major George Alma Byrum, Town Administrator W. B. Gardner and L. F. Amburn, Jr., president, Albemarle Area Development Association. Campaign Set February is Heart Month and in Chowan County an effort will be made to raise $4,715 for the research and educational program of the North Carolina and American Heart associations. Gil Johnson has been named chairman of the local association and in turn has named Mike Ervin as funds campaign chairman for the local program. Mrs. Evelyn Keeter is treasurer. Johnson said it is important that this area support the Heart Fund because we live in a high per capita incident area. Ervin said while many special activities are being planned during February, volunteers will be asking citizens to give one hour’s pay to the Heart Fund this year. Among the special projects will be a talent night, a barbecue supper, a balloon sale and the Mother’s March on Heart Sunday. The talent show has now been scheduled for February 23 at 8 P.M. in Swain Auditorium. John W. Allums, who has been named chairman of the event, said the deadline for auditions is February 19. Those who wish to participate should contact Allums at 482-3217 . or 482-4572. It has been pointed out that this is an entertainment event and no {Mizes will be given. All proceeds will go to the Heart Fund. Edentoi v, W an County, North Carolina, Thursday, February 8, 1973. left: C. A. Phillips, Earl Jones, Mayor George Alma Byrum, and Wilbur G. Pierce. They huddled after a county meeting Monday night at Holmes High School. Leary Reports Successful Year J. Clarence Leary was re elected president of Edenton Savings & Loan Association Monday night during the annual meeting of stockholders. In his report, Leary pointed out that the association had enjoyed a very successful year with total assets reaching $7.6-million, up more than SBOO,OOO over the previous year. It was also noted that total savings stand at $6,730,862 which is an increase of $788,237 over savings of a year ago. The association paid its largest dividend, $326,311, compared with $283,950 in 1971. During the past year, the association made 148 loans which amounted to $1,911,415 and brought the total mortgage loans to $6,798,754. “To maintain a strong reserve position which increases the safety of our association, we added $21,000 to reserves to bring our year ending total to $577,299," he noted. James C. Dail is executive vice president. Small, Chesson Are Named Two highly touted grid stars at John A. Holmes High School have been chosen to appear in the East- West benefit game in Greensboro this year. Named to the 30-man East squad is Shack Small and Bill Chesson. Marion Kirby, head coach and athletic director for the Aces, said it is a great tribute to the school and the individual players to be chosen to appear in the game. Kirby has been an assistant coach for the team in the past. Sherrill Johnson of Garner High School will direct the East team in the 1973 contest. Small, an offensive center and ALL STAR SELECTIONS—Coach Marion Kirby is shown here with two members of the 1972 Edenton Aces grid squad chosen to play in the East-West All Star game in Greensboro. They are Shack Small, left, and Bill Chesson. County Will Study Two Joint Projects Chowan County commissioners are taking positive action to initate two new programs in cooperation with the Town of Edenton. They are: animal control and building inspection. At a meeting Monday, commissioners agreed that it would be more feasible to have a county-wide program in both areas through a joint effort with the town. Edenton already has both programs operational. Chowan County Planning Board has in recent years suggested that there is a need for a building inspector in the county and hinted of a cooperative program with Edenton. Sheriff Troy Toppin and County Coordinator Dallas Jethro, Jr., have been studying the animal control problem and recommended that the joint program be planned. Commissioners also approved a low bid of $20,100 for two ambulances for Edenton-Chowan Rescue Squad. Murray Ashley, captain, said it is expected that one of the units will be service by June with the other available about July. The county has a federal grant for the purchase of one of the units with the other being paid from local funds. At the same time, Ashley Meeting Set There will be a general membership meeting of the Chowan County Farm Bureau in the Advance Community Building Tuesday at 7:30 P.M. The purpose is to explain the referendum on the Peanut Assessment. Joe Sugg, executive secretary of the N. C. Peanut Growers Association, will be present to explain the referendum and answer any questions. The board of directors feel that this will be a most important meeting for all members, especially peanut growers. defensive tackle, was an All Conference and All East selection during the past season. Chesson, quarterback for the highly successful Aces, also was named to the All Conference team and was on the second team, All East. Kirby pointed out that the selection of Small and Chesson carries on a family tradition. Small has two cousins who played in the game: Charlie Small in 1959, and Minton Small in 1960. Chesson’s two older brothers also appeared for the East team. Wes Chesson played in the 1967 game while Earl Chesson was on the 1970 squad. Single Copy 10 Cents. stressed the need for additional personnel for the volunteer units. He said unless new people become involved in the squad the units especially the one in Edenton--will not be able to function effectively. Commissioners C. M. Evans and Alton G. Elmore have been appointed by Chairman C. A. Phillips to assist the squad by making recommendations to the county board. The public hearing commissioners called on Revenue Sharing lasted only a matter of minutes. Dr. Eddie West, superintendent of Edenton- Chowan Schools, was the only person to appear. He asked commissioners to have “no higher priority” than the children of the county. “In the absence of anyone else I hope it means no one else is Continued on Page 4 Dr. Edwin L. West, Jr. W est Speaker Dr. Edwin L. West, Jr., superintendent of Edenton- Chowan Schools, will be the featured speaker at Edenton Business and Professional Women’s Club annual Bosses’ Night banquet February 15. The banquet, especially honoring bosses, will have as special guests women who have been named “Woman of the Year” for the past 22 years. At the banquet the 1972 “Woman of the Year" will be named. Qualifications considered in the choice of such an outstanding woman are her activities and achievements in community and civic affairs, religion, home and family as well as her profession and or business. Miss Beulah Privott is banquet chairman. Reservations may be made with Mrs. Privott or Mrs. Beulah Boswell not later than Saturday. Miss Edna Snell is club president. Other officers include: Mrs. Lena Leary, first vice president; Mrs. Clara Boswell, second vice president: Mrs. Cheri Davenport, recording secretary; Mrs. Magdalene Dale, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Lola Bass, parliamentarian; and Mrs. Sharlie Spruill, treasurer. Co-Op Meet Garland Strickland of Nashville, chairman, N. C. Rural Fund For Development, will be keynote speaker Friday night at the annual meeting of Albemarle Cooperative Association, Inc. The banquet begins at 6:30 P.M. at Edenton Jaycee Community Building on Base Road. The cooperative is a feeder pig association formed three years ago and includes some 126 members in 11 Northeastern North Carolina counties. It is a project of NCRFD. Roy Harrell, NCRFD development specialist, said this year’s banquet will serve as the kickoff for the opening of the feeder pig sale at facilities now being completed on Paradise Road. He pointed out that the banquet, like the sale, is not limited to cooperative members. Gene Nixon is manager the cooperative. filM
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