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Warren Sttorii Published Every Wednesday By Record Printing Company P O Box 70. Warrenton, N C 27589 BIGNALL JONES HOWARD F JONES KAY HORNER Editor Business Manager News Editor Member North Carolina Press Association ENTERED AS SECOND-CLASS MATTER AT THE POST OFFICE IN WARRENTON, NORTH CAROLINA, UNDER THE LAWS OF CONGRESS Second Class Postage Paid At Warrenton, N. C. In Warren and SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $5 00 Six Months $6 00 Six Months 'I " A Day Of Reckoning On Tuesday, January 22, the day after his ceremonial inaugu ration, President Ronald Reagan expressed his elation over how rapidly the economy is recovering, we clipped the leading editorial from The Durham Morning Herald. It was headed "Day of Reckoning" Arrives For President. This week we are using a part of it as follows: Even before the inauguration, he had given too little leadership to cut ting the deficit. While Mr. Reagan should be commended for opposing higher taxes to reduce the deficit— which would accomplish nothing more than raising the cost of govern ment—he must do more than yield to Congress. On Monday, he said, "An almost unbroken 50 years of deficit spend ing has finally brought us to a time of reckoning." Mr. Reagan is right. But he deserves blame as does no other president. Today's red ink is rising higher and faster than in any period in American history. Mr. Reagan said, "We have come to a turning point, a moment for hard decisions...a day of reckoning." Mr. Reagan himself must make those decisions. In the past, he has tended to blame Congress for the spending mania, but during his first four years, Congress gave him virtually everything he sought. Mr. Reagan did not win re-election because he failed on all counts. Other than Social Security and Medicare, he has been able to rein in the growth of government's social programs. He has given America a stronger international posture. He has admirably promoted morality in government. But one job should take prece dence over all others: getting us out of debt. His "day of reckoning1'— and America's—is here. Many of us take no pride in the fact that the Reagan Admini stration has had to borrow money from abroad in order to carry on the American govern ment, and feel that it is not only bad but dangerous. Nearly a year ago Lee Iaccoca suggested that the deficit could be paid by a special gasoline tax. The suggestion was made in an article a few weeks ago in The New York times by Tom Wicker. Last week we heard it mentioned again over TV, by a third party who's name we do not remem ber. Unlike Iaccoca and Wicker, this third party suggested that the tax would have to be 30* a gallon as a start and increased to perhaps 40< after a year or two. He pointed out that both European countries and Japan had a special tax of a dollar or more per gallon, and that the en tire cost would be less than we paid for our gasoline a few years ago. Even later we heard some man point out that business men in both Europe and Japan are able to borrow money at six per cent interest. There may be a connection. If we could swap six per cent interest for 40* special tax we would be lucky. Martin Speaks For Many By WINGATE LASSITER In The Smithlield Herald Governor Jim Martin no doubt speaks for many of North Carolina's leaders of business and industry when he advocates repealing the state's taxes on inventories and in tangibles. Mr. Martin argues that those taxes handicap this state's ef forts to attract economic develop ment. But there's another side to that coin. And we're glad to see Lieuten ant Governor Bob Jordan reminding the state's leaders about it. Unless North Carolina's state and local governments find new means to expand public water and sewer systems in the years just ahead, our communities won't be able to ac commodate new business and in dustry—regardless of the status of our tax structure. Mr. Jordan, who speaks as the state's leading Democrat now that we have a Republican governor, pointed out during a speech before the N. C. Association of County Com missioners last week that federal funding for sewage-treatment pro jects in North Carolina was cut from $110 million in 1976 to $42 million last year. Furthermore, the state last year depleted funds from the $300 million Clean Water bond issue ap proved by Tar Heel voters back in 1977 for expansion of local water and sewer systems. As a result, 150 North Carolina localities are presently barred by the state from issuing new building permits for major projects because their treatment plants for water and sewage have reached capacity. Here in Johnston County, the towns of Smithfield, Clayton and Kenly have faced building-permit restrictions in recent months because of overload ed sewage plants. What good will come of repealing state taxes considered counter-pro ductive to business and industry in vestment if North Carolina's com munities don't have the means to furnish the water and sewer basics new businesses and industries must have to begin with? There's political capital these days in championing tax cuts at all levels of government to stimulate economic growth in the nation's private sector. But the danger of such an appeal is that the people may be overlooking the crucial role of taxes wisely invested in creating a business climate that permits rather than impedes progress toward prosperity. One of the primary goals adopted by directors of the Smithfield-Selma Area Chamber of Commerce for 1985 is to support efforts by local govern ments to expand sewage-treatment systems. Not listed among the local chamber's goals is a call for state legislators to repeal taxes on inven tories and intangibles. That ought to make clear what this area's business leaders believe is the higher priority in promoting economic develop ment. Governor Martin may get some or all of his tax cuts from the N. C. General Assembly this spring. But let's hope the Legislature will leave a few dollars in the state's treasury to help our communities afford the new pipelines and pumps they will need to keep the wheels of new in vestment turning. Old-Fashioned Hubby An old-fashioned hubby, accord ing to George E. Bergman writing for The American Legion Magazine, is one who expects his wife to help him with the dishes. Mostly Personal Howard Hughes Discussed By BIGN ALL JONES Old age too often brings poor sight and in my case has resulted in substitution of television for books, newspapers, magazines and other material. We have cable television at our house and one of my favorite programs is "Free man Reports," which comes on Channel 13 each weeknight at nine o'clock and runs until ten. The late Howard Hughes was her subject on a recent night as Hughes was condemned by a writer in a book based on stolei^ material, allegedly sub stantiated; and defend ed by a former em ployee who pointed out that since Hughes had lost both mind and health in his old age when he should have been protected due to his great contr.butions to the United States. It was admitted that Hughes had bean ex tremely wealthy and powerful and the author of the book said be used his money to corrupt politicians and that this was his justification for his having had the material stolen. The former employee said that the charges were largely untrue. - The trouble about tele vision and radio is that usually one can not return to the program, as is true with the writ ten word. Of course misuse of money in politics is both dangerous and bad, and I was reminded of another case which oc curred in the early fif ties when I read a biography of H. L. Hunt. It was about the time that the late Willis Smith unseated Senator Frank Graham as U. S. Senator. Smith was assisted by Jesse Helms and became his private secretary. Hunt said in his biography that he had mailed a check to Willis Smith of North Carolina. Both Willis Smith and H. L. Hunt died within a few years. When Hum died his estate was per mitted to keep his for tune, the prime ministei of Great Britain com mented about the way America allowed the ultra-rich to keep their fortunes. He said it was a dangerous practice and his billion dollar for tune should have been taken away from his estate. It was not, and one of his sons, Bunker, used this inherited for tune to attempt to cor ner the silver market. However Bunker En terprises manufacture excellent catsup and canned goods. In his biography Hunt tells how he started out as a poor young man in the Texas oil fields and became a successful conservative. However, when later over produc tion in the Texas fields threatened bankruptcy, guess what? The oil men made a bee-line for Washington and govern ment help. Americans Are Not Only Ones Who Dress For Status By RUTH HUTCHISON Americans aren't the only ones who dress for status and effect. Africans, too, use clothing to reflect their social class and economic'standing, ac cording to organizers of an exhibit of West African textiles which opens Feb. 1 at North Carolina State Univer sity's Student Center Gallery. Some 50 textiles, most. of which are worn or used in everyday life, will be on display throughout February as part of NCSU's celebra tion of Black History Month. "Textiles," said NC SU art curator Dr. Charlotte Brown, "are a valuable means to un derstand the past and to interpret the values and traditions of a society." One value shared by Africans and Americans is the importance of clothing, said Dr. Risa Ellovich, NCSU assist ant professor of anthro pology, who has con ducted research among women of the Ivory Coast. "Africans choose and wear clothing to make themselves feel good and to bring pride to their family," she said, comparing their clothes consciousness to that of Americans who carefully choose what to wear each day. Africans' care about clothing also is reflected in their concern for modesty. While Ellovich was doing research in a small town, an attrac tive young woman from the capital city came to visit wearing a mini skirt. She was promptly chastised by the other women for her lack of modesty. "Although she was at tuned to Western fashion, in later visits, out of respect for their shared values and tradition, the young women wore the long skirt that was expect ed," said Ellovich. The exhibit, which in cludes women's skirts and men's shirts, blankets and towels, reflects what people wear and use every day, Ellovich said, in the same way an exhibit of American textiles might include blue jeans, a cannon towel and a polo shirt. However, the exhibit not only provides insight into African culture but also into African textiles as an art form. NCSU assistant pro fessor of design and fiber artist Susan Wilchins, who helped in stall the exhibit, com pared the quality of the African textiles with textiles of the ancient PeruVjans, "who were among the most sophisti cated weavers 1n history." In an essay written for the exhibition catalog, Wilchins said these tex tiles "delight the eye with an energy, clarity and simplicity that is enormously appealing." Patterns in some of the pieces look decep tively simple, she said, but actually are quite complex even though they were produced on rudimentary equip ment. Both NCSU faculty members recommend that visitors read the illustrated catalog— which is free and con tains essays, a glossary and a map—to get an overview of the exhibit. And they suggest three more ways to get the most out of the exhibit: —Keep in mind that these textiles are used daily. Most are not "special" in the sense that an exhibit of first ladies' inaugural ball gowns are, said Ellovich. —Remember that most of the textiles are handmade: from grow ing and processing the cotton, to carding, spin ning and making the thread, to weaving and decorating the cloth. —Give the plain pieces of cloth as much attention as the colorful ones since they reflect an important weaving tradition that requires great technical skill, saidWilchins. The exhibit is sponsor ed by the N. C. Humanities Committee and the NCSU Black Students Board. Why Pay More Taxes Than Are Really Due? Most people wouldn't figure out their income taxes and then add on extra dollars, but many people are paying extra dollars because they do not take all of their allowable deductions. The most commonly overlooked deductions are listed by Herbert W. Wakeford, a CPA and lecturer at North Caro lina State University. —Income averaging, another way to compute taxes, uses the past three years' average taxable income as a base. This saves hun dreds of dollars in taxes if an income has risen sharply in one year. —Child care credit can put a tax bill up to $1,440 if a family pays someone to care for young children or a disabled dependent allowing a parent to work outside the home. -Non-cash charitable contributions—the fair value of any clothing, food, household goods and the like—given to a recognized charity. Those who use their own car for charity work can also deduct 9 cents a mile. —The use of personal cars, travel expenses, supplies purchased by the owner of a business should be reimbursed. —When a business 01 farm is incorporated, the salary paid to a spouse qualifies for the 10 percent (up to $3,000) Schedule W deduction on a joint return. Even ii it is not incorporated, family members arc exempt from payroll taxes, which should save about 10 percent over hiring outside help. Tax returns for the past three years car generally be amend ed if errors are discov ered. Seafood Calories The number of calories i a 3 Vi ounce serving of fu varies greatly. Cod has 8: flounder has 79, halibut hi 100, salmon has 217, shrirr has 91 and clams have on 76. The same size portion < round steak has 140 calorie Letter To The Editor A Prisoner Writes To The Editor: I am writing with the hope that you will publish my letter in your newspaper. I am unable to pay the printing cost because I am in prison. I was born in Warrenton in 1966. In 1960 my parents moved to the state of Georgia, where later they were divorced I lived with my mother until she was kill ed in an automobile accident. Then I was placed in and out of foster homes until I reached the age of 18. Now I am in prison. Sir, I feel that some of my relatives may still live in or around Warrenton. I would like for you to publish my letter so that some of my relatives or someone who knows them may write to me. I have never felt so alone in all my life. I will write to anyone who writes to me about my relatives or anyone who would like to share a smile from time to time. Everyone needs a friend. I am a white male. I guess loneliness has no age to fall upon. My mother's name was Ruth Giendle. Thank you for your time. Any help you can give me will be kindly appreciated. ALFRED GIENDLE Box EF 117178-B-l Reidsville, Ga. 30499 Looking Back Into The Warren Record February 1,1945 Leading all counties of the state in its infant mor tality rate, Warren ranks 97th in its selective ser vice standing with only two counties having a larger percentage of draftees rejected, it was learned this week from the Department of Rural Sociology. Honoring Miss Margie Brauer, who on Thursday night became the bride of Cpl. Ernest Brauer, Misses Deane Gamble, Rebecca Daniel, Mable Grissom and Norma Martin entertained at a mis cellaneous shower on Jan. 30 in the heme of Miss Gamble. First Lieutenant William E. Perry, Jr., husband of Mrs. Mary Drake Perry and brother of Mrs. J. T. Mitchiner of Warrenton, has been awarded a Bronze Star Medal for heroic achievement in action in France, it was learned here this week. January 29,1960 Jasper W. Shearin, Jr., a native of Churchill, has been promoted from assistant secretary-treasurer to vice president and controller of Piedmont Federal Savings and Loan Association of Winston Salem. Sidney Weaver, a Norlina High School senior, was among All-Eastern high school football players honored by The News and Observer at a banquet Monday night at Hotel Goldsboro. Dedication services were held at John Graham's new physical education building on Friday night when some 800 persons crowded into the building for the exercises and to see double-header basketball games between John Graham and Weldon. » January 30,1975 J. Edward Rooker of Warrenton was honored Tuesday night when Warren County law enforce ment officers entertained the 72-year-old magistrate at a surprise birthday dinner held in the rural Fire Department Building here. Sandra K. Hilliard has been named John Graham's 1974-75 Betty Crocker Family Leader of Tomorrow. A Warren County native, Jasper W. Jones, has been nominated as Northampton County's first black member of the Board of Elections since Reconstruction. I • ' REEVES SELF-SERVE USED AUTO PARTS Motors, Transmissions, Alternators, Starters, Tires & Batteries Call 257-3487 n | One-Half Mfle South Off i I South Warren School }| InAfton
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