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Regulating Morality
As many of our older people
will remember our people adopted
an amendment to the U. S.
Constitution forbidding the
manufacture, possession or sale
of intoxicating liquor. They
remember the appearance of the
moonshiner and the bootlegger,
and illicit moonshine being sold
all over the state from gas
stations and from the highways
under cover of darkness without
regard to its quality, or to the
age of the purchaser. It corrupted
morals and increased disrespect
for law, and provided
funds for the underworld in a
manner similar to the present
day traffic in drugs. It was a
noble experiment that soured,
and was finally repealed.
In spite of this, there is
pressure for another Constitutional
Amendment that would
prohibit the performance of an
abortion. As a great many "good
people" turned to the moonshiner,
a great many young girls, actually
children, would turn to
quacks where they would be
butchered, or mutilated by attempts
of self-abortion.
And now, the Congress of the
United States, with much of its
work undone, is wasting its time
trying to get another Amendment
adopted concerning prayer
in school adopted, in spite of the
First Amendment to the Constitution
that plainly states
Congress shall make no law
respecting an establishment of a
religion...."
This effort is headed by he
Moral Majority, and is supported
by the President of the United
States, who has never been
known for his piety or church attendance.
The issue here is not
so much a question of prayer in
school but whether a church
should be permitted to take over
our government. We remember
as a child when we were forbidden
by the church to play games
or fish on Sunday, to listen to any
but sacred music on Sunday, and
to dance at any time.
A long life has convinced us
that probably more harm has
been done by well-intentioned
people than by evil men; and
that laws opposed by a third of
the people can not be enforced,
and that it is impossible to control
morals through the passage
of a Constitutional Amendment.
Budget Insanity
lot The Southern Pines Pilot
The 1985 budget submitted to Congress
this past week by President
Reagan is dangerously flawed and
should be seriously examined by the
Congress. Certainly it cannot be accepted
as submitted.
It's a record-setting budget in
amount—$925 billion for the
year—and it continues the
outrageously high deficits at $180
billion. Within the budget are provisions
for $164.7 billion in interest
payments alone
But the really shocking figure in
the Reagan budget is $264 billion for
so-called defense spending, an increase
of 14.5 percent over this
year's record high of $250 billion.
This year's deficit by the Reagan
administration is placed at $200
billion, and the reason for that deficit
is the unnecessary $250 billion in
defense spending.
There is no way in the world that
such "defense" spending can be
justified, and the worst part of it is
that instead of providing security for
the nation it has promoted an arms
race with Russia which makes world
peace even more unlikely. An arms
build-up on such a gigantic scale is
more likely to provoke war than to
promote peace.
The Reagan budget continues to
cut funds for the welfare and betterment
of people while spending such
outrageous amounts for killing. This
is an insanity, which should not be
tolerated.
Surely someone in Washington will
subject this budget to the cold reality
which is necessary. This country
cannot survive with such fantasies
and misplaced priorities.
NOTICE
The Warren County Board of County Commissioners
has adopted the schedules of values,
(both land and buildings), presented to them by
the Appraisal Firm retained by them for the purpose
of revaluating all real property in Warren
County. These schedules will be on display at the
Warren County Tax Supervisor's Office for a
period of ten (10) days beginning March 12,1984.
Janice W. Haynes
Tax Supervisor
114 West Market Street
Warrenton, N.C. 27589
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Mostly Personal
Politicians Pay Visit
By BIGN ALL JONES
The article recently
published in this newspaper
by Crichton Davis
about John Philip Sousa,
famous composer and
band leader, hunting in
Warren County, has
created quite a lot of
comment. The latest
came on Thursday night
of last week while
Howard and I were attending
a precinct meeting
at John Graham
High School gymnasium.
The meeting
was quite an interesting
affair and was attended
by around ISO interested
voters. As we were
leaving we met Mrs.
Susan Thompson who
kindly told us that she
had particularly enjoyed
the article about
Sousa and the husband
of her great-aunt had
been a member of
Sousa's Band.
Her great-aunt and
her grandmother
recently spent several
months here as guests of
Mr. and Mrs. A1 Thompson.
While here both
women attended Emmanuel
Episcopal
Church.
The next morning we
were up early to attend
a continental breakfast
at the Lion's Den, given
in honor of Lauch Faircloth.
Around 100 people
were present for this
event, and during his interesting
and informative
speech, Faircloth
thanked Mrs. William
Delbridge, who was in
charge of breakfast
arrangement, for serving
in this capacity
Friday morning in spite
of the death of her husband's
mother on the
previous afternoon. He
mentioned that Mrs.
Delbridge was a Clinton
native and ..that her
father was one of the
staunchest Republicans
in Sampson County, of
which Faircloth is a
native.
Evidently, difference
in politics did not interfere
with the young
couple's courtship
which ended in a very
successful marriage.
Her husband has for
years been very active
in Democratic politics,
and her taking cluu ge of
breakfast for a
Democratic candidate
for Governor is just
another indication that
she may have been converted
to the Democratic
Party. We like to
have women of the
charm and ability of
Mrs. Delbridge as
members of our party.
Warren County is a
small county, but most
of the men and women*
seeking district and
state office every two or
four years find their
way to Warren County
and this year has been
no exception.
Bob Jordan, candidate
for lieutenant
governor, was a visitor
in Warrenton on Monday
of last week, and
greeted a number of
citizens at the Rafters in
a get-acquainted meeting.
He made no speech,
but chatted with individuals
present.
Faircloth, Democratic
candidate for governor,
met around 100
citizens at a breakfast
called for 7:30 a. m.
Friday morning. Introduced
by Charles
Hayes as "the next
Governor," Faircloth
spoke for about 401
minutes, stressing the
need for better education
and the need for
more jobs, as weflai the
need to put an end to expanding
government in
North Carolina.
When i met him
before the speaking, he
told me that be had been
reading and enjoying
The Warren Record for
about a year, which
naturally pleased me.
He is a splendid speaker,
with a fine sense of
humor. For instance, he
said that all the candidates
for governor were
trying to outbid each
other in their support for
schools, as a result when
he spoke at Raleigh, he
asked what was the prevailing
high bid.
I liked the way he
fielded what could have
been two explosive
questions. The first was
asked by Betsy Simmons,
staff member of
the Henderson Daily
Dispatch. She asked the
speaker did he not think
that if a better method
of treating PCB is found,
that the PCB in the Afton
dump should not be
dug up and treated? He
said not so long as it is
safely contained where
it is stored. As a matter
of fact, he said, our
waste should be
recycled and not buried.
Several years ago 1
read a long article in the
National Geographic
about recycling waste
and have felt since that
it was but a matter of
time until this sensible
method of handling
waste would reach
North Carolina. Furthermore,
I am one of
the many less vocal
inhabitants of Warren
County who believe that
PCB has never been a
real threat to the health
of Warren County.
The second question of
an explosive nature was
asked by Joe Lennon,
Warren County health
director and a member
of the "Right to Life"
group. He asked Faircloth
how did he stand
on the state of North
Carolina spending tax
money to pay for abortions?
Faircloth replied that
the idea of abortion is
repugnant to him, but
that the Supreme Court
had ruled that this is a
matter between a
woman and her doctor.
As for the state contributing
$150 a case to
help pay the cost of an
abortion, he said, a
great many of these
cases involve 13,14, and
15-year old children
having children, and
many of these have no
money for abortions at
hospitals, but would
seek the services of
quacks and be butchered.
"As the father of a
144-year-old daughter,
I hope that she will
never be involved in an
unwanted pregnancy,
but if she did and had no
money or place to turn, I
would be glad to have
my state pay the cost of
an abortion."
Neither the PCB case
nor the abortion cases
provoked any emotional
outburst following Faircloth's
explanation.
Personally I would
like to hear less about
the "Right to Life" and
more about the "Right
to a DECENT Life." I
would like to hear the
President of the United
States and both of North
Carolina members of
the United States Senate
talk less about a Constitutional
Amendment
and do more to lower the
United States high rank
in infant mortality, and
provide more and not
less care to all expectant
mothers, and lend
more effort to see babies
born into a healthy environment.
News Of Yesteryear
Looking Back Into
The Warren Record
March 10,1944
The strange bird captured in Shocco Township
last week, which The Warren Record staff and
several townspeople were unable to identify, was a
Florida Gallinule. This information was supplied by
the science class of John R. Hawkins High School.
The patrons and New Farmers of America of J.
R. Hawkins High School have purchased a 1,200-egg
incubator for the purpose of helping Warren County
meet its 1944 production goals, H. G. Rose, vocational
agriculture teacher of the school stated
yesterday.
Mrs. S. 0. Nunn was hostess to the United
Daughters of the Confederacy Friday afternoon
with Miss Amma D. Graham, president, in charge.
She discussed the book, "Judah F. Benjamin," by
Dr. R. D. Meade.
March 6,1959
Tasker Polk of Warrenton, freshman pianist at
East Carolina Couege, won top honors in the biennial
state competition of the Students Division of
National Federation of Music Clubs held at the
college Saturday.
One of the most sought-after entertainment
groups in the area is the "Mimics," three Warrenton
teenagers who have adopted the art of pantomime
to rock and roll music. They are Alan
Jones, Alvin Weaver, and Mike Robinson.
John Lee Hamme has returned home after
serving in the Navy in Cuba and Puerto Rico for
several years.
March 7,1974
The issuance of $5 million in federally guaranteed
bonds to finance construction of Soul City will be
announced today at a press conference in New York
City.
The board of directors of Peoples Bank and Trust
Company has announced the appointment of A. B.
Hair, in and Erich E. Hecht to the Nor Una board of
managers.
Gospel Baptist Church of Norlina will move from
its old location on U. S. 1 to its new church building
on U. S. 158 Sunday, March 10, the Rev. Raymond
Ayscue announced yesterday.
Letters To The Editor
Firemen Commended
To The Editor:
We commend the Warrenton Rural Fire Department
for the quick response to our call on Feb. 28.
Feb. 28.
The chimney fire was not as damaging as it could
have been. However, the firemen did not leave our
home until they had made a thorough investigation
and were assured that there was no danger of
sparks starting another fire.
One has to experience the need for an organization
such as this to fully appreciate them. We
forget they are not paid for their services and often
interrupt their jobs or family times when called
upon by the community.
BOB AND BARBARA KINTON
Warrenton
Voting For Jackson
To The Editor:
As primaries are being held across the nation,
many people may be undecided about whom they
want to cast their vote for in the Democratic race
for president.
Everyone wants their vote to count, and they want
to vote for a winner. That brings up the question of
whether to vote for Mondale, Hart or Jesse Jackson.
If either Mondale or Hart is ahead, then why
should I cast my vote for Jackson? I will be casting
my vote for someone who can't win, and therefore
my vote will be lost.
The fact is that even though Jesse Jackson
probably won't win the Democratic nomination for
president, a vote for Jackson will have more impact
than a vote for any of the other Democratic contenders.
If we don't vote for Jesse Jackson in the primary,
there is no doubt that we can't vote for him in the
General Election in November because he won't
make it.
If we do vote for Jesse Jackson in the primary,
even though he still probably won't make it to the
General Election, we will be giving him and those of
use who support him a voice at the Democratic
National Convention when the Democratic nominee
is chosen.
There is yet another possibility. If Jackson gets
enough support in the primaries, he may run as an
independent against Ronald Reagan and the Democratic
nominee. Then we will have to make a
decision all over again. That is another question.
First he needs support in the primaries.
MILTON GOODWIN DAVIS
Warrenton
Appreciation Given
To The Editor:
On behalf of the entire staff of all Vocational
Education teachers of the Warren County School
System, please allow me to thank you for your
splendid coverage of our Vocational Education
Week activities.
We would like for you to know that we appreciate
your cooperation and help in informing the public of
some of the many activities that are taking place in
our Vocational Department.
A. M.WARD, Director
Vocational Education
Warren County Schools
Lets Enforce Law
To The Editor:
Not one out of a hundred take their children spotlighting
or deer hunting. People do not spotlight
deer unless they intend to kill them.
It is a nusiance as well as dangerous.
The current law says that hunting or shooting
from the public highway and roads is prohibited or
restricted in Warren County.
Most club hunters disregard posted land,
especially the hunters who do not own land in this
county.
We have representatives in Warren County to
make our laws and not a bunch of out-of-county deer
hunters.
Most other counties do not allow hunting from
public highways and roads. They know it's
dangerous.
It is less dangerous hunting in woods than on
' public highways. There are 100 to one more persons
on highways than in the woods. The present laws in
Warren County are not enforced.
Highways are made for people to travel on, and
not to hunt deer from.
To solve this whole problem, we ought to enforce
the law as it's stated in statute, being that it's
against the law to shoot any type of firearm up and
down and across or from a public road.
If this is the case, is it not the duty of not only the
game warden but any officer of the law to see that
the law is enforced?
HENRY F.TWITTY
Warranton
from HISTORY'S SCRAPBOOK
DATES AID EVERTS FROM YESTERYEARS
March S, 1991—Iranian assembly voted to nationalize oil
industry.
March 9, 1892—U.S.S. Monitor, "Cheese Box on a
Raft," battles C.S.S. Virginia, formerly U.S.S. Merrimac,
to a draw in first action between ironclad ships, at
Hampton Roads, Va.
March 19, lfH—Alexander Graham Bell transmits first
telephone message to assistant in next room: "Mr.
Watson, come here, I want you."
March 11,1941—Lend-Lease Act gives President Franklin
D. Roosevelt authority to provide World War II
allies with war materials.
March 12,1912—Girl Scouts organized by Juliette Low,
Savannah, Oeorgia.
March 13,1939—Discovery of planet Pluto announced.
March 14,1994—lack Ruby found guilty of murdering
Lee Harvey Oswald.