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Senatorial Campaign-The ramtirffltffi By Audrey C. Lodato Boat Staff Writer ' You'd have to be well-insulated from the media to not be aware of lh<; mud-slinging and dirty politics going on in this year’s campaign for the United States Senate between incumbent Jesse Helms and Gover nor Jim Hunt. So much garbage has hit the air waves in this particular race that it is difficult to be objective about cither candidate. Is Jim Hunt really a crusader for good and Mr. Helms the devil personlfied-or vice versa ’ Advertising by both parties ''f'- b- iTui ed attacks on the opponent rather than presenting what that Party's candidate thinks about the issues. This article will simply attempt to summarize the record and inten tions of both men rind filter out the negative propaganda being spewed by both sides. Those who are yet undecided can sort it out for themselves. JESSE HELMS Mbs RECORD AND INTENTIONS Jesse Helms grew up in Monroe and attended Wingate Junior Col lege and Wake Forest College. After serving in the Navy during World War II. he embarked on a career in journalism. His political career began in the 1950’s, when he worked with Senators Willis Smith, Alton Lennon, and Richard B. Russell. Helms served two terms on the -Ityjeigh City Council (1957-1961). TbifTT his olection to the Senate in 1972, he was closely affiliated with Raleigh stations WRAL-TV and WRAL-FM, and with the Tobacco Radio Network? ~ ~ r ~r In tlie Senate, Helms chairs the Senate Steering Committee, the Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Western Hemispheric Affairs, and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutr ition and Forestry. He is also a member of the Select Committee on Ethics and tlie Committee on ! tides and Administration. Helms led the Senate fight against the five cents per gallon increase in (lie federal gas tax; opposed the $165 billion increase in payroll taxes, “which over the next 10 years wiH cripple the working men and women of America”; voted for the Com prehensive Tax Cut Bill and for a balanced budget. He advocates an increase in the personal tax exemp tion from $1,000 to $2,000 per per son, which would "exempt millions of middle and low income citizens from federal income taxes,” and favors repeal of the federal estate •~~.mil pin u■ it.... r n inmnd Snrial Security system, a strong national defense, a foreign policy favorable to American interests, sound agri cultural policies and practices that assure farmers a fair profit, a return of voluntary prayer to the public chools, tlie elimination of fraud, waste and abuse in the Food Stamp program, and an end to forced busing of school children. The Senator wants to "halt the spread of communism in the Western Hemis phere,” balance the federal budget, I?ab)«illing Couree Babysitting is often a young person’s first job. And, providing safe care for infants and children is a very important job. The Red Cross wants to help youth •■•■learn -the. skills, aod. functions of responsible and safe babysitting.' The Red Cross Babysitting course will be held on October 13 and 20, from 9 a m. to 1 p.m. Classes meet at the Red Cross, 2425 Park Rd., Charlotte. Participants must be at least 11 years of age. Course participants can learn how to: act in an emergency or in case of illness , prevent accidents; play with children of different ages; select safe toys and games; supervise children; diaper and dress infants; and feed babies and prepare simple foods for children. The course is free. And, enroll ment is limited. Call the Red Cross at 376-1661, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., to sign up for the Babysitting course. -J* — ? Want To Know What's Happening In The Black Community, Read THE 1 CHARLOTTE POST Each Week! i reduce the federal bureaucracy, and end government funding of abor tions. He has set a personal example for cutting government spending by - reimbursing the White House and the N.C. State Budget Office when he was flown with the President or the Governor; by returning to the U.S. Treasury funds allotted him for ope ration of his office; and by not accepting payment of his Senate salary for time spent campaigning. JIM HUNT HIS RECORD AND PROMISES Jim Hunt grew up on a dairy and tobacco farmJn Wilson County He has a degree in agricultural educa tion from N.C. State, a master’s degree in agricultural economics, and a law degree from University of North Carolina. He served as an economic advisor in the country of Nepal before returning to Wilson to practice law. In 1969, Hunt was appointed Assistant State (Demo cratic) Party Chairman in charge of reorganizing the Party to allow greater participation by women, minorities, and young people. He was North Carolina’s Lieu tenant Governor from 1973-1975. During his almost eight years as North Carolina’s governor, Jim Hunt established the Division of Aging to coordinate programs for the elderly and better provide for their needs, ordered a moratorium on the termination of Social Security disability benefits, provided state funds for child care, established a tax credit for child care, and appointed blacks to judgeships in the District and Superior Courts, the Court of Appeals, and the N.C. Supreme Court. He also appointed the first two blacks to the Utili ties Commission and the first black Cabinet Secretary and State Person nel Director. Hunt created the Governor's Office of Citizen Affairs to en courage citizen involvement and volunteerism throughout the state, enacted the Safe Roads Act against drunk driving, began efforts to help the victims of crime, created the Governor Jim Hunt Rape Victim Assistance Program, reduced prison over-crowding through new construction and pri soner release, involved young peo ple in crime prevention efforts, and established the Minimum Compe tency Test for graduating high school seniors. Hunt pledges that, if elected, he will support all efforts to keep Social ecurity on a sound financial foot Senator Jesse Hdn ing, work for high-quality, afford able health care by controlling health care costs, and support pro grams that aid low income women, infants and children. Hunt promises to work for a strong economy and a healthy environment, to strengthen the family farm, and to control hazardous waste disposal. 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