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The Smoky Mountain Times • » _ Volume 87 - Number 44 - Bryson City, North Carolina - Thursday, July 23,1970 Around Town An announcement has been made by the First Baptist Church of Bryson City that Rev. S.L. Lamm, of Boiling Springs, N.C. is to be the Interim Pastor of the church and invites everyone to the services on Sunday. *** The Home Extension County Council will hold a Country Store on July 25th at the Community Building beginning at 9:30. There will be new and used articles along with fresh vegetables. Come by and help us raise money for our Council and Homemaker’s Clubs. *** The Annual Bazaar of Grace Episcopal Church, Waynesville, which this year has “Country Market" as a theme, will be held August 7 beginning at 10:30 a.m. Luncheon will be held at 11:30 and 1:00. *** According to our weather reports which we publish weekly, it has been four weeks since we have had any type or rain other than scattered showers. Of course, the rain we had early this week can not go on indefinitely but it may help the gardens and lawns a little bit. *** Our editor, good old George, will be back with us Monday after a “torturous" two weeks at summer camp. We hope it wasn’t too hard on him and intend to put him back to work the moment he returns for those few of us who missed him. *** During the,week of July 13 through July W, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol reported that they were on the road for a total of 138 hours, during which time 21 charges were made. The charges were six for driving under the influence, one for speeding, one for improper passing, four pedestrian violations, one for driving while license was revoked, and eight other hazardous violations. There were no accidents reported during the time period. *** Heart Fund Awards Announced The Bryson City Chapter of the North Carolina Heart Association held its awards presentation meeting Monday night, July 20. The awards were presented by President Cleo Winningham for service in the Heart Fund Drive held in February, Heart Month. The Founder’s Award Citations were presented to Mis. Peggy Medford and Mr. Dale Huddleston, while the Club and Organization Award went to tbe Kephart Boy Scout Troop No. 5. Certificates of appreciation were presented to Mrs. Henry Truett, Miss Kathy Crisp, Mr. Johnny Welch, Mrs. Wmiline Crouch, Mrs. Margaret Roper, Mrs. Louise Cammarato, and Mrs. Margaret Crisp. President Winningham expressed his appreciation for the work of the many who helped make the 1970 Heart Fund Drive a success its second record-breaking year. Air Conditioner Blamed For Fire The Swain County Fire Department was called out early Friday morning to fight a fire at the Smoky Mountain Restaurant. The restaurant is located just outside the city limits of Bryson City. According to the owner, Mr. Burgen Shuler, the fire stated i an air conditioner because of an overloaded circuit. The fire was promptly brought under control but damage was extensive. Water, smoke and flame damaged the roof area, the electrical equipment, furniture and food supplies. The restaurant was not insured and the amount of damage was not determined at press time. Town Budget Filed A tentative budget of $177,217 for the 1970-71 fiscal year has been filed in the office of the town Clerk and Treasurer. The tax rate of $1.70 per hundred of valuation will bring in $51,889, based on a total town evaluation of $3,052,307 in taxable properties. Of the amount raised through the proparty tax, $19,212 will go to debt service for the retirement of bonds and coupons on the issues for water and sewage facilities. $125,327 will be raised from water and sewer charges, prior years taxes and interest, state-a I located funds for intangible tax, TVA tax equivalent, sales tax 1 cent, utility franchise tax and Powell Bill street funds. Also included are funds from city license, parking meters, etc. These funds will be used for the operation of the water system, the sewage disposal system, the sanitary land fill operation, street department, garbage collection, police department, office department and maintenance of public buildings and equipment. These figures are estimates based on disbursements for eleven months ended May 31, 1970 and an estimate for June 1970 and are subject to year-end adjustments when audited. Grand Jury Approves Paint Job The Grand Jury reported to Superior Court Monday that it has passed on all bills of indictment presented and commended the court for being “conducted on such high levels.” The report, signed by VV.T. Roland, foreman, also took favorable note of the newly-painted courthouse. “We, the members of the Grand Jury would like to compliment the county officials on the new paint job on our courthouse. It has improved the looks of this structure considerably.” WEATHER Wednesday, July 15 - Hot and humid. Low 67 degrees. High 81 degrees. Thursday, July 16 - Scattered showers and warm. Low 68 degrees. High 86 degrees. Friday, July 17 - Clear. Low 58 degrees. High 85 degrees. Saturday, July 18 -- Clear. Low 60 degrees. High 86 degrees. Sunday, July 19 -- Hot and partly cloudy. Low 61 degrees. High 92 degrees. Monday, July 20 — Partly cloudy and warm. Low 66 degrees. High 85 degrees. Tuesday, July 21 - Partly cloudy. Low 68 degrees. High 79 degrees. • y.V-yV. ■ . y .... Although damage was extensive, firemen arrived in time to save part of the Smoky Mountain Restaurant. Survey Shows Need For 14,000 Housing Units, Swain Short 905 l he latest housing survey in the seven county service area of the Southwestern N.C. Regional Housing Authority indicates a total nees of over 14,000 housing units, according to a report presented to the commission by Jeffrey Garvin, student intern working on the housing survey for the Southwestern N.C. Planning and Development Commission. The Housing needs as reported by Garvin to the authority by counties are Clay 993; Cherokee 2,861; Graham 1,116; Haywood 4,076;. Jackson 2,309; Macon 2,098; and Swain 905. Total all counties 14,358. These figures are based upon the high percentage of substandard houses in most of the counties. Housing authorities already active in the towns in the seven counties are Murphy, Andrews, Cherokee Indian Reservation, Waynesville and Canton. At the present time, only Clay, Graham and Cherokee have rural housing projects through the Farmers Home Administration, but due to a shortage of funds, the program is being phased out. The seven county regional approach for county housing was adopted by the county commissioners in joint session a year ago. “Some further refinements and adjustments will be needed on these figures through random samplings,” Garvin said, “But these figures are sufficient for purposes of filing applications for the housing projects to be built in each county. An initial application for funds will be for 1,000 rental units for low income families. This is based upon available federal funds, size of project and other factors to keep the project within feasible limits of practicability. Additional funds will be sought as the project develops. The 1,000 units will be distributed among the counties approximately as follows: Cherokee 200, Clay 70; Graham 78; Haywood 281; Jackson 161; Macon 146; Swain 64. All these designations are for rural housing in each county outside the town limits. The authority is a project of the Southwestern N.C. Planning & Development Commission. Captain Frank Swan, Andrews is commission Chairman and. Leroy English, Bryson City, is temporary chairman of the housing authority. Each county has one representative appointed by the board of county commissioners to the authority. Survey By Congressman Voters Give Opinions On National Issues WASHINGTON -- Responses to an annual poll taken recently by 11th District Congressman Roy A. Taylor indicate that a majority of Western North Carolinians support President Nixon’s policy of gradual withdrawal from Vietnam, and are also concerned over inflation, crime control, pollution and other domestic problems. The Black Mountain lawmaker said his office has just completed tabulation of a representative sampling of more than 15,000 replies to his fourth annual legislative questionnaire. It was mailed in June to approximately 150,000 boxholders in the 16-county Congressional District. Seventy-two percent of the respondents said they favor continuation of the Administration’s policy of gradual withdrawal from Vietnam. This position was reinforced by the response to a separate related question to which 65 percent said they were against the immediate withdrawal of U.S. forces. While interpretation of responses to the Vietnam—related questions suggested that most people have little or no expectation of a military victory, there was some indication that many would still prefer one. Evidence of this feeling was reflected by the 49 percent who said they would favor renewed bombing of North Vietnam and stronger efforts to win. Fifty-six percent opposed action by Congress to cut off funds for extension of the recently-concluded Cambodian operation. A majority (58.3*7) were opposed to the Adminis tration’s policies of tight money and high interest rates to Tight inflation. Fifty-seven percent said they would prefer direct government control of prices, wages and credits. Hie Congressman’s 1970 questionnaire differed in format from those of previous years in that space was provided for men and women to mark their answers individually. On most questions, spouses were found to be in complete agreement. However, there were some exceptions. For example, on the issue of inflation, responses from men and women showed a marked difference. Women, probably influenced by the gorcery store price build-up, were more insistent than men that immediate action be taken to curb inflation. While 11th District residents continue to oppose the concept of a guaranteed income, their resistance to it is something less than it was two years ago. This year, 69^ said they were against the Administration’s welfare proposal, which would tie a guaranteed income to a work incentive plan. In 1968, ninety-one percent said they were against an outright guaranteed income. A majority (54^) of those polled favored creation of an all-volunteer army and ending the draft. Sixty-two percent favored retention of draft deferements for college students in good standing under the present system. Eighty-eight percent favored strict federal regulations covering industry, automobiles and so forth to reduce air and water pollution even though it might mean higher prices to consumers. (In a later part of the questionnaire, respondents indicated that control of pollution should be given high national priority. | A total of 55^ favored abolition of federal poverty programs administered through the U.S. Office of Economic Opportunity. Expansion of the controversial Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) system was favored by 56 percent of the respondents sampled. Approval of tough crime-control measures was voiced by 74%, even if such measures include preventive detention, wire- tapping and police authority to enter homes without knocking. However, many people altered this question by marking out one or more of these controversial provisions before indicating their approval. Sixty-six percent favored selling jets to Israel. On lowering the voting age to 18 (recently enacted into law as part of the Voting Rights Act Amendments of 1970), 53% were opposed. In response to a similar question on the 1968 questionnaire, 57% favored lowering the voting age to 18. Congressman Taylor speculated that the shift in attitude might be a reaction to the latest reports of campus violence and youth unrest in connection with the draft and the Vietnam war. Here the women again differed with the men. A slight majority of the women favored extension of the vote to 18-year-olds while a slight majority of the men were opposed. Asked to recommend what national priorities on spending should be in the 1970’s the respondents indicated that they would prefer to spend more of their tax dollars for housing, crime control, education, health, pollution control, and parks and recreation. They suggested that less be spent on defense, space and foreign aid. On Appeal From District Court Superior Court Hands Down Lighter Sentence In ‘Liquor To Minor’ Case Ruby Church appealed her case to Superior Court and came out Monday with a lighter sentence than she had received in District Court in May. Charged with selling liquor to a minor, the woman was originally tried in District Court on May 19 by Judge Robert Leatherwood. She pleaded not guilty but was found guilty and drew a six-month jail term, suspended on three years’ probation, fine .of $250 and court costs and the condition that she not have, use or posses any alcoholic beverages on or off her premises during the three years. Superior Court, with Judge Thad Bryson presiding, was held in the Swain County Courthouse here on Monday and the Church case, on appeal from District Court, was heard. This time she pleaded guilty and prayer for judgment was continued on payment of court costs, which amounted to $50. Johnnie B. Neeley, charged with three counts of breaking, entering and larceny, was sentenced to prison for a term of not less than five nor more than seven years. Pamela Peyton Neely, charged with receiving and selling tolen property, was placed on probation for five years to pay court costs and make restitution. Dillard Frady, charged with five cases of breaking and entering, was ordered to pay court costs and make restitution. His sentence was suspended. Charges against William Perry Pheasant of manslaughter, pre-arranged racing, no operator’s license, no insurance and no registration were all continued. Charges of assault with a deadly weapon were dismissed against Clarence Phillips, Pete Blakely, Andy Scarlette and Velma Phillips. R.D. Oliver, charged with driving under the influence, had his charge reduced to reckless driving and paid costs of court and a $50. fine. Job Corps Center To Help Develop Industrial Park Swain County will receive assistance in developing the new Swain County Industrial Park. In a letter to the Swain County Commissioners dated July 15, Debnar P. Robinson, Center Director, Oconaluftee Job Corps Center, informed the Commissioners that he has been notified that the project has been approved by the Job Corps National Office. The approval gives the local Job Corps Center the authority to proceed with the grading of the industrial sites. The Industrial Park is an 83.5 acre tract lying in the Jackson Line community. It was acquired by the county some time ago in the hope of Eight From Swain To Attend 4-H A delegation of eight 4-H members are representing Swain County at North Carolina 4-H Congress in Raleigh next week. The Swain County delegates are among some 1,400 club members, leaders and extension agents participating in the annual four-day program which begins Monday on the North Carolina State Univerisity cam pus The program consists of recreation, attending classes, tours, competition, election of state officers and a lot of fellowship. “North Carolina 4-H Congress offers an excellent opportunity for personal growth and development,” comments Lyman B. Dixon, acting state 4-H leader. “It is an event that club members look forward to ^ach year with great anticipation,” he added. During the week state winners are determined in some 30 demonstration programs and various judging activities. Members of the Swain County delegation attending are Celeste Crisp, Beth Robinson, Yvonne Lester, Vivi Ann Wood, Phyllis Burnette, Roger Winchester, Russell Briggs, and Tom English. C.D. Bunn, Agricultural Extension Agent will accompany the group to Raleigh. being able to develop the property for the benefit of all the citizens. Hie county commissioners were given the authority in 1968 by a special election to sell water and sewage bonds up to $150,000 Also, the county has received a grant of $141,000 from the Economic Development Administration for this project. Contract will be let in the near future to put water and sewage at the industrial sites. This should insure adequate water and sewage for any potential industrial developer. Several industries have indicated an interest in the property and have visited Bryson City but are awaiting the construction of the water and sewage facilities before making definite plans. The county commissioners will make arrangements to meet with the Job Corps officials in the immediate future in order to ormulate definite plans for the work to begin. Odell Shuler, Chairman f the County Board of Commissioners, tated that the entire board is delighted with the assistance to be given to this project by the local Job Corps Center. . •• • -9 - -- Bernard Andrew Wilnoty, charged with driving under the influence, was fined $100 and costs of court and ordered to surrender his driver’s license. The case against Don Lambert, charged with public drunkenness, assault on an officer and resisting arrest was continued. James D. Lackey, charged with breaking and entering, had his case nol prossed as did Samuel Jesse Walkingstick, Jr., charged with driving while license revoked and driving drunk. William Dennis Laney, charged with aiding and abetting in driving drunk and no operator’s license had his case nol prossed. Thomas Vester Stewart, charged with driving drunk, was called and failed to appear. A capias was issued. Dunn Installed As Lion Deputy Dist. Governor Martin Dunn of Brson City was installed as Deputy District Governor of region 1 at the installation of officers of Lions International at a meeting that took place at East Henderson High School. Leon Campbell of Greenville, S.C., Past International Director, Lions International was featured speaker and installing officer. Also installed was the District 31-A Governor, William A. Staudemairer and the rest of his cabinet. Campell pointed out the need to constantly gear the Lion service program to youthful thinking and the need to attract young men into the program. He voiced the concern on an International level of the increasing average age of member Lions. “We know for a bet that our youth...the youth of the entire world is concerned about many of the same things that the Lion program of service embraces” Campell stated, “It’s a matter of keeping our emphasis updated and giving oiir young men plenty of breathing room in the offices of our dubs and district cabinets....We must constantly endeavor to evise and revamp our service program to meet their modern thinking...in this way, we can attract young manpower the world over.” Staudenmaier in his acceptance speech struck an international note and pointed out: “Through modern transportation and communication our communities have developed from compact cities to a world wide closely knit organization of Lions, only hours away from any point on the globe. Lions are united internationally more than ever before.” On a district level, he stated the number one goal: “With a target date of October 1st, we will finish paying the debt on our investment for youth, the cottage at Eliada Home. Other officers in District Martin Dunn 31—A are as follows: Cabinet Secretary-Treasurer James L. Grindle, Flat Rock Lions Club, Region 2, Frank E Hendricks, Waynesville Lions Club, Region 3, W. Crawford Paerson, Bittmore Lions Club, Region 4, William E. McGee, Hendersonville Lions Club. Zone Chairman: Zone 1, Jesse R. Jenkins, Fontana Dam Lions Club; Zone 2, Norman R. Hawley, Franklin Lions Club; Zone 3, William F. Osborne, Clyde Lions Club; Zone 4, Marshall B. Fox, West Asheville Lions Club; Zone 5, Jerry A. Plemmons, Marshall Lions Club; Zone 6, James W. Hoyle, Asheville Lions Club; Zone 7, Henry W. Morgan, Etowah Lions Club; Zone 8, Arthur F. McBride, Try on Lions Club. Staudenmaier is a member of Flat Rock Lions Club and he and his family reside in Hendersonville. Young Democrats Meet Saturday The Swain County Young Democrats Club will meet Saturday night at 7:30 at Almond School. All young Democrats are invited to attend. Miss Burnette Is Delegate Phyllis Burnette (right) and Mr. C.D. Bunn, Swain County Extension Agent (left) recently attended the State 4-H Electric Congress in Durham, N.C. Miss Burnette was elected as delegate from the Swain County 4-H Club and was selected on the basis of achievement in her farm and home electric projects. Nantahala Electric and Power Company sponsored their trip to the Electric Congress.
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