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Political Pot Begins To Boil A Second contest in the November 6 municipal election developed this week when Joe W. Lee, 302 East Queen Street announced that he would be a candidate for councilman-at ERROL FLYNN HARRY SPRUILL, JR. JOE W. LEE Better Equipped The Edenton-Chowan Rescue Squad has accepted delivery on the second new emergency vehicle and like an earlier model, the latest one is being put into service at a rural unit. The new prices of equipment replace ambulances which long ago served their usefulness to the squad along the Public Parade. Chowan County commissioners purchased the vehicles and allied equipment with the aid of federal matching funds. The purchase was from Emergency Equipment Company in Rocky Mount who purchased the vans from a dealer in Wilson. [ The community is fortunate to have a group of dedicated volunteers who give unselfishly of their time and talents to provide valuable emergency service. The least they can be given in return is adequate equipment with which to work. The new ambulances at Rocky Hock and Gliden are evidence that county officials recognize the community’s responsibility to the rescue squads Better equipment can only result in a more efficient operation of the units. ID Made Easy To get a check cashed nowadays at any {dace other than your bank, someone is apt to ask for jour driver’s license. That’s fine Unless you don’t drive. How do you identify yourself? That’s the problem. And there is a solution. Effective October 1, North Carolina will provide an identification card for any resident who is 16 years old or older. That is if the resident does not have a valid driver license for the state. The card will be about the same size as a driver license and in the same general design. The card will include a picture of the holder. The non—driver’s license will be just that. It will show on the card in dear language that possession of the card does not enable the person to whom it was issued to drive a car. The cards will be blue* in color. Non-drivers can obtain the card for a dollar from the Driver License examining office nearest . them. Once you get one of these “ID” cards, you’re set because there isn’t an expiration date. And there’s no test to take, either. Schooling Reviewed How many People Along the Public Parade are unable to earn an adequate income because a t insufficient education? How many lack the basic reading, writing, and arithmetic «nn« that are needed in better paying jobs? Most local people have no such problem. Their educational background has been relatively good and has bben rising steadily. It has reached the point where the acquired is now 9.7 years, a gain oVlr 1960, when toe median was 8 ----- i ' & - .V, . (. For toaee with little or no however, making a large. Incumbent James C. (Pete) Dail had earlier filed for re election. Two other newcomers also stepped into the political arena. Harry A. Spruill, Jr., S2l Cabarrus Bateman Says Panel Is Okay A Chowan County commissioner Monday objected to expanding the Chowan-Perquimans Landfill Committee to include representatives from the towns of Edenton and Hertford. The Chowan representatives on the committee further objected to “handing out” keys to the Cisco facility. In expressing his objection to enlarging the committee, David G. Bateman said the commissioners represent the whole county, which includes the town. He said he would not object to having representatives from the towns participate in an advisory capacity but would object to them voting on how the money is spent. The question came up when Alton G. Elmore asked if the committee had considered having represertatives of the municipalities on their panel. Lata:, N. J. George said the towns have operated similar facilities for years and it would appear it would be ,helpfiil to have their representatives on the committee. There was also some discussion related to opening the.landfill at times other than those posted, or giving keys to certain industrial users or to the towns. C. M. Evans, a committee member, said “handing out keys is a bad practice” and one which he will not agree to while on the committee. Bateman added that if everyone is allowed to use the facility as they desire “we will have a dump and not a landfill!” Edenton Town administrator W. Continued on Page 4 Appeals Noted In Final Cases Five yoqng Negro men, convicted in Chowan County Superior Court in connection with racial demonstrations hoe, were given active prison terms Thursday by Judge J. William Copeland of Murfreesboro. Three young Negro women were given suspended terms. All gave notice of appeal and were released under SSOO boid each. Judge Copeland issued a statement concerning the demonstrations. The text of this statement is found on Page 6-A. Edward Lee Askew, Prentice Valentine, Simon Copeland, James Edward Holley and Richard Earl Morring each were given three-month terms. Kathleen Harris, Patricia Rascoe and Sue Btftts were given six months, suspended upon payment of SIOO fine and coats and placed on probation for four years. They were ordered to pay $25 toward reimbursement of attorney fees. John F. White, who was appointed by Judge Copeland to represent the defendants, asked to be relieved for further participation in the cases. Judge Copeland than appointed Charles ' Shaw of Elizabeth City to represent the defendants on appeal „ . In other cases called fay SoUdtor Herbert Small, the following action was taken : S? pS^t 9 af«io Bto 8 toe O Sd fo* attorney fan. ,f % t-^ r . . Clyde Thomas Slade, assault on Stree' , *!d for councilman from the/ Ward and Errol Flynn, 11/ & Circle, is seeking the C seat from the Third tpgj de Hollowell, incumbent Z'£ jrth Ward councilman, has said ! -°s will not seek re-election. David »J. White, the Third Ward incumbent, has indicated that he will seek another term but had not made a public announcement at press time. Mayor George Alma Byrum is being opposed by Roy L. Harrell, councilman-at-large. Harrell has two years to serve on his present council term and has given no indication that he will resign to campaign for mayor. Treasurer James M. Bond’s term expires this year but no one has filed or announced for this position. Candidates must file with the Chowan County Board of Ejections by noon, October 12. In making his announcement, Lee said he takes {wide in “my community and the town” and feels it is “time that we make a change”. “I am in full support of Continued on Page 4 Workshop Set College of The Albemarle’s Office of Special Projects has slated a oneday event, “Land Use and Environmental Quality: A Seminar on Northeastern North Carolina,” on October 10, at the Holiday Inn, Elizabeth City. The purpose of the seminar is to provide an in depth look at an issue that is facing us today. Invitations have been salt to leaders in city and county government (including mayors and county commissioners), planning boards, chambers of commerce, soil conservation coordinators, agricultural Continued on Page 4 DR ARTHUR COOPER suspended upon payment of costs and placed on probation for three years. He was ordered to spend Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights in jail for 10 weeks. James Sharpe, probation violation, probation extended to four years, pay attorney fee and sls per week until the prior judgment is complied with in full. f. w 1 m :t» v BK | J 4 W f MMi F A ‘lp w • - jt ■ oik AT ANNUAL MEETING-Ftrst District Rep. Walter B. Jones joined Albemarle Area law enforcement and interestedLpeopte at a law and <rder banquet Friday night at Nags Head. Left to Volume XXXIX.— No. 39. Edenton, North Carolina, Thursday. October 4, 1973? Single Copy 10 Cents. Medical Needs Will Be Aired In Williamston Public hearings on the medical manpower shortage will be concluded this week. Two hearings in the east will round out the series. Both will begin at 2 P.M. The first will be today at Martin Technical Institute near Williamston and the final one will be in the Robeson County Libary building at Lumber ton on Friday. The hearings were arranged by Sen. William D. Mills of Onslow and Rep. J. P. Huskins of Iredell, co-chairmen of the commission created by the 1973 legislature to study the doctor shortage in the state. Other members of the commission are Sen. J. J. (Monk) Harrington of Bertie, Wesley Webster of Rockingham, and Vernon White of Pitt and Reps. Gerald Arnold of Harnett, John R. Gamble, Jr., of Lincoln and John J. Hunt of Cleveland. First of the hearings, at which public sentiment is being sought on various proposals to solve the medical manpower problem, was held in Haywood County on September 18, at Tuscola High School, near Junaluska. This was followed by a hearing the next day in the Wilkes County Courthouse. On September 26, a third hearing was held at the Randolph Public Library in Asheboro, followed the next day by a similar hearing in the Cleveland County office building in Shelby. Invitations have been sent to medical, hospital and public health groups in each area, as well as to chambers of commerce, civic clubs, rural and urban groups, labor unions and other organizations. And,of course, the general public is urged to attend and take part. “We want everybody who is concerned about the persistent shortage of doctors in North Carolina to attend these hearings and participate in the discussion,” the two chairmen said. “We hope to make some constructive recommendation to the 1974 legislature and we need as broad a perspective as we can get.” Legislation creating the joint Medical Manpower Study Commission directed it “to study and review all pertinent reports and documents, as well as past and presently proposed legislative action, related to the problem of medical manpower needs in the state, and including specifically the anticipated report of the medical consultants group employed by the Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina.” right are: District Court Judge Wilton Walker of Currituck; Police Chief W. C. Owens of Elizabeth City; Rep. Jones; and C. A. Phillips, chairman, Chowan County commissioners. NEW ATTORNEY-Willie P. Goodwin, Jr., center, of Edenton and Washington, D. C., was admitted to the N. C. Bar last Thursday afternoon in brief ceremonies in Chowan County Superior Court. He is pictured here with his father and Judge J. William Copeland of Murfreesboro. Goodwin Given Oath Here An Edenton native who is on the staff of U. S. Sen. Sam J. Ervin, Jr., in Washington, was admitted to the N. C. Bar Thursday afternoon in Chowan County Superior Court. Willie P. Goodwin, Aces Roll Continuing on an “unbeat ability” streak, the Edenton Aces rang up their fourth consecutive victory Friday night, outclassing the Plymouth Vikings 22-16. They came from behind in the fourth quarter to take the win. The game was played at Plymouth. The Aces go to Tarboro Friday night. The Aces raked in their first tally on their first possession of the game with an eight play drive. Willie Holley and Thomas Slade put the Aces in good field position with 21 and 11 yard carries, respectively. It was capped with a 27 yard romp by David Norris who hit paydirt. Ralph Garrett kicked the conversion. A penalty and fumbled punt enabled the Vikings to move down to the Edenton 15 where they made good on a 34 yard field goal, later in the first quarter. The second quarter saw the Aces score again from the Viking 28. Gerald Hall lead the attack Continued On Page 4 Parade Scheduled The Albemarle Firemen’s Association is having its fifth annual parade Saturday in Elizabeth City, according to Kermit Layton, Jr., executive director. The parade will begin at 2:30 o’clock. This parade will kickoff Fire Prevention Week in the 10-county Albemarle Area. The parade, always a popular event, will be hosted by Pasquotank County’s fire service—the departments at Weeksville and Elizabeth City. Jr., was presented by W. J. P. Earnhardt, Jr., local attorney. The oath was administered by Judge J. William Copeland of Murfreesboro. In presenting the new attorney to the court, Earnhardt said Sen. Ervin recently said of Goodwin: “He is a man of the highest integrity.” A native of Edenton, he is the son of W. P. Goodwin, Sr., and the late Annie Bason Cobb Goodwin. He attended John A. Holmes High School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After serving two years in the U. S. Navy he entered the UNC Law School. He has been a staff member of the News & Observer and the Atlanta newspapers. Goodwin joined the staff of Sen. Ervin and while employed on the Separation of Powers subcommittee, he attended the National Law Center of George Washington University, from which he received his degree. Judge Copeland congratulated Goodwin and remarked: “I hope circumstances will present themselves so that at some future date you will be able to practice law in this state.” Clinic Located One of five pilot community health clinics in a proposed statewide network will be located on the Outer Banks in Dare County This announcement was made last week by Gov. James Holshouser. James Bernstein, chief of rural health services, said several offers of land for the Albemarle Area clinic are under consideration. The clinic will be based on a family nurse practitioner plan, with support from doctors. Mrs. Darlene Asbell and Mrs. Darlene Nobles are currently attending the six-month family nurse practitioner school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Bernstein said there are two physicians in Dare County to provide backup services to the family nurse practitioners. Dare County, according to Bernstein, is “easily one of the top counties in terms of ir/ or est.” He said Dare representatives put m more effort to get a clinic than most groups seeking them. Interest in another Albemarle county—Hyde—has been running high and that county is expected to be high on the priority list when future clinics are announced. Morgan To Speak The fourth annual appreciation banquet for law enforcement officers will be held October 23 at the American Legion Building. The banquet begins at 7 o’clock. Atty. Gen. Robert Morgan will be the keynote speaker. The banquet is sponsored by the Edward G. Bond Post No. 40 and Sheriff Troy Toppin is serving as commando'. An award will be presented to the one selected as Outstanding Officer of the Year. Tickets are going on sale this week and can be purchased from members of the American Legion.
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