Times LOCAL EDITORIAL COMMENT Happens To The Best Of Them The error in a motion passed by the Louisburg Town Council last week is understandable if inexcusable. The Council passed a resolution dealing with zoning outside of town. It meant to pass one dealing with annexation of areas outside the town limits. There is quite a difference. However, all members understood what it was they were voting for since annexation was the topic at hand. The error was relatively a simple one, but allowed to take its course, could have ended giving the Council powers it did not seek and withholding those it sought. Although not amusing to the Council, perhaps, it does show that mistakes are made . . . even by the best of them. Somehow, the knowledge of this makes the rest of us feel better. Once this matter is cleared and assuming Representatives Speed and Church will concur in the request and it will be granted by the General As sembly, the Council should make per fectly clear just what it has in mind when it talks of annexation. If Louisburg (or any other Franklin County town) is to grow, annexation is going to have to take place. There will, of course, be some opposition, but the Council might be surprised to find a great deal of support, provided, of course, it is handled properly. Areas outside of town, once annexed will expect and rightfully so, the same services enjoyed by present residents. Sensible folks will not expect full ser vices immediately, but firm committ ments on the part of the town will per- 1 haps, be expected." However, in the absence of any de finite statements on the part of town officials, annexation migit be some time off and the motion, which was in tended last week, mi?it be only a first step. At any rate, it shows that the Coun cil is thinking ahead and this, in itself, i? a good thing. NATIONAL EDITORIAL COMMENT Americans In Russia Whether we like to admit it or not, Americans are not the best behaved people in the world abroad. One of our failings, as a people, is the conviction that our way of life is I the best in every aspect and that we can do things our way when we r travel abroad. t Keeping this in mind we should not become overly aroused when we read about Americans being ? arrested in Russia or in other coun tries for black market dealings in foreign currencies. The laws of the nations which Americans visit should be observed and tourists who break the laws are subject to the penalty Healthier States Based on life expectancy, the healthiest states in the union are Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota and North Dakota. Thus the Midwest is the place to live if you want to live longest. That's the gist of life insurance statistics recently an alyzed. The unhealthiest state (including the District of Columbia) is South Carolina. The average lifespan of a caucasian male in South Carolina is only 65.97, while the national average is 67.55 and the average in the healthiest states several years more. (Females live seven .or eight' years longer than males in practically all areas of the country.) Among under the laws. Of course, the penalty is often stiff by U.S. standards. But thiB should be taken into consideration by tourists before they enter Com munist countries. When one fails to do this, and breaks the law in Communist-ruled countries, he can not then expect Western justice or trial and punishment by Western standards. When Americans abroad break currency laws and steal from hotels, and get caught, they are asking for the harsh penalties likely to be received. non-whites the average is even lower. Qeopaphical location is not the only factor in longivity, however. The experts say ah other influence is heredity. Climate and rainfall and soil (which relate to geography) are all thought to have an effect. Con trary to what some might think, the ratio of doctors to the number at citizens has relatively little influence an life expectancy. And the warm weather-which so many elderly people seek in later life-doesn't produce an average longivity as great as that in the upper Midwest, where the winters are cold and the weather severe, which may surprise a number of readers. The Winter Sky ( For those who are interested in watching the sky, and the signs and marvels it reveals, the winter sky is fascinating. At night, one can see the Big Dipper dragging its handle near the northern border of the horizon. In December the Dipper began to rise again. If you will look at the sky on a clear night, you will easily findthe Big Dipper on the northern horizon. Start at the top of the cup and follow a line of stars down towards the horizon, and then curving back up into the sly. and then jutting down again toward the horizon w$h a four-star box, or dragon head at the end. Hiis is Draco the Dragon. It is a longer constellation than the Big Dipper and covers a larger area of the sky. The Times TIN FlMkN* TlaM, MK. MM m*. MffMM l/WIWM, R, C. wl Declare, Jimmy, What Big Ol' Eyes You Have!'7 &BWJ6& | 6BESM&?ORO CVVuV VIEWS Recorder's Court The following cases were disposed of In Recorder's Court on Tuesday, February 14th: Yvonne Taylor, w/t/27, abandonment of children. State takes Nolle Pros. Willie Lee Kearney, c/m/29, no operator's license. State takes Nolle Pros. Walter Lee Foster, c/m/25, motor vehicle violation. State takes Nolle Pros. James Kenneth Edwards, non support. 90 days In Jail, sus pended on payment of $10.00 per week into C. S. C. for sup port of minor child, and costs of court. Elolse Sorrell Robblns, w/f M, falling to reduce speed to prevent an accident. Pleads Nolo Contend re. Prayer for Judgment continued. WUllam Young Jonas, w/m /SI, speeding. $10.00 fine and costs. Lowell Eugene Shearln, w/ m/25, speeding. $10.00 fine and ooets. Simon (NMN) Harris, c/m/ U, speeding. 110.00 fine and oosts. James Robert Rlddlck, wA m/20, speeding. $15.00 fine and costs. Felix Parrlsh, w/m/48, as sault on female. State takes Nolle Pros on payment of costs by prosecuting witness. Russell P. Driver, w/m/35, no operator's license. 14 days In Jail, suspended on payment of $29.00 fine and costs. Jamas Monroe Baker, w/m /42, speeding. $10.00 fine and costs. Dallas Pr It chard Parker, Jr., w/m/23, speeding. $10.00 fine and costs. Douglas Spearman, c/m/25, speeding. 915.00 fine and costs. Guy Dean, c/m/48, assault with deadly weapon. 6 months In Jail, suspended on payment of $150.00 fine and costs. De fendant placed on probation for one year; to pay all medical expense of Early Wllbert Wil liams that has not been paid by Insurance. To post compli ance bond. Larry Chavles, c/m, Injury to personal property. State takes Nolle Pros on payment of coats by prosecuting wit ness. Roberta Decker, bigamy. State takes a Nolle Pros on payment of costs by prosecu ting witness. " Earnest Goodman, c/m, as sault with deadly weapon. Not guilty. Richard Mann, c/m/43, as sault on a female. 6 months In Jail, suspended on payment of $25.00 fine and costs. Dave Franklin Hunt, w/m/31, speeding. Prayer for judg ment continued on payment of costs. James Henry Davis, c/m/ 50, careless and reckless driving. $50.00 fine and costs. William Thomas Smith, c/ m/26, speeding; operating auto Intoxicated; falling to stop tor blue light and siren. $150.00 fine and costs. Willie Edward Hicks, no in surance; improper registra tion. 30 days in Jail, sus pended on payment of $25.00 fine and costs. Wallace Jordon Horton, c/ m/28, no operator's license. $25.00 fine and costs. Leonard Earl Williams, c/ m/20, driving on wrong side of roiul; falling to report ac cident. $25.00 fine and costs. Willie Junius Paschall, c/ m/20, careless and reckless driving; driving without lights. 30 days In Jail, suspended on payment of $25.00 fine and costs. Douglas Gupton, c/m/24, non support. State takes Nolle Pros on prosecuting witness paying costs of court. Eugene Allen Walker, c/m/ 21, careless and reckless driving. 30 days In jail, sus pended on payment of $25.00 fine and costs. The keenest punishment Is to Ignore the man who tries to In sult you. ALLEN INSURANCE AGENCY P.O. Bex 37*. Loulsburfl. N. C. Phon* 406-9076 P.O. Box 996. Prankllnton, N. C. Phon* 464-7704 A MESSAGE TO PEOPLE OF FRANKLIN COUNTY: i 0* Faknary 1, 1*7, Alba laaaraaaa Afaaoy FwWii tka Ford Imm Afaaoy el Fraaklia taa. Tkia ia Ik* M Awl?l?il HnJinn Afaaoy, ?"?< by Ckarlia Tmi lor A* put aavaral yaaaa. Mm. Jaw i. "Batay" J')'". aka koa mm eapably opmted tku apaay for Mr. Hndmoa mi if. Fori, will loolioao ta afaraoo ikia ifoooji lor aa. Ttora ?U1 ka aa afcaafa ia ?|iaiy policy, oaly a nkoaf! ia uaa. Wo win null aa oororofo ta iaaMa aat aaly On, aata, kail, kaala aai worluaaa'o coaipaaaatiaa, kat a aoaplata liaa ol life. kaaMi mi aaaUaac, raap. .riioal mi kaapitaliaatiaa alaaa. iaoMiag Blaa Craaa MaaftiaU. Ifca AM offiaaa 0 1 FtaakUataa aai Laaiakarf will aparaU aa aaa. H attar Batay m I mm kalp witk aay ol yaar iaaanaoa aaala or |irkka?, plaaaa *aa't kaaitata taaalL Ml S. AIIm. Jr. *? *?r If? Teenage Chat By Bcttl* Lavender Last Thursday afternoon many teens enjoyed the falling snow. As It fell plans were being made for the weekend. Of course all ballgames were canceled and scheduled for a later date. Saturday night many teens fought the weather and headed for Raleigh. These enjoying show or dancing were Blake York, BUI Rlggan, Frances Murphy, Mark Warren, Vickie Wrenn, John Lloyd, Bryant Wrenn, George Fleming, Su san Pleasants, Rita Patter son, Anita TUlotson, Charles Toney, Cliff Edwards, Margo Raynor, and Parker Lumpkin. Despite the weather many teens jnade it home for the weekend. A few were Phyl lis Jeffreys, Mary Ann Flem ing, Emma Ruth Bartholomew, and Bryant Wrenn. Nice to see you teens. The Loulsburg High School seniors will present the annual Senior Play on March 23, at 8:00 In the High School Audi torium. The play will be di rected by Mr. Allen Shearln and the title Is the Red Head ed Stepchild. This should be * an outstanding play and I urge you all to attend If at all pos sible. As the tournaments start this weekend many teens will be enjoying the sport filled activities. Immediate ly after the games on both Friday and Saturday nights the Key Club of Loulsburg will be open. It will be "Stag Night" both nights. This should be Just the thing to end an exciting night after the vic tories. Thought: It is never any good dwelling on goodbyes. It Is not being together that It prolongs, It Is the parting. Gift (Continued from Page 1) of 5,256,945 days of care, 17.3 per cent of them free in comparison with 18.5 per cent In 1965, a slight decrease which Mr. Felts attributed to Medicare, which was In opera tion the last quarter of the fis cal year. These hospitals had 17,655 beds In use and an average of 13,433 patients per day. . In 1965, the average number of patients per day was 13,393. Assisted North Carolina hospitals had a total of 3,495,216 days of care, 16.2 per cent of them free In com parison with 17 per cent in 1965. Beds In use were 11,666, and the hospitals averaged 8,906 patients per day, which compares with 8,786 In 1965. The present renovations and additions to the local hospital are on schedule and the tar get date for completion Is May 17, 1967. The original pro* Ject, slated to cost $900,000, Is financed with a $325,000' bond issue approved by the people and $495,000 of Hill Burton federal funds and other funds from N. C. Medical Care Commission. The Duke En dowment gift will allow total completion of the original pro ject, which will move the fa culties. After four years of planning, the local hospital was com pleted In the fall of 1950 and dedicated on February 11, 1951. A special local hospital elec tion raised $150,000 and the county financed 18 percent of the $750,000, with funds from Hill-Burton and the Medical Care Commission. Safe Dealer's Find Toledo, Ohio? John Rich, Jr. showed a bank vault to a cus tomer and upon opening It they found about $33,000 In un cashed traveler's checks. The vault had bean stored at least three years. The name on the checks was, not. dis closed. 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