Neither Handon or Clarke would
support a tax increase to balance the
fadsral deficit. Clarke called for trim
mine the defense budget by cMag
obsolete bases and improving pro
curement procedures. Hendon would
also trim the defense budget by stret
ching out delivery of expensive
weapons systems such as the MX
missile and B-l bomber.
'Clarke has attempted to put some
distance between himself and the tax
increase promises raised by Walter
Moodale. Clarke told us, "I don't
subscribe to .ny tax increase plan
assaatr? 1 z
?ny one plan."
Hendon called fo a balanced
budget amendment to the Constiti*
tion, laying, "There's no discipline in
Congress when it cranes to spending
We must Impose discipline."
Both Hendon and Clarke pledged
their support for the Appalachian
Regional Commission
The two also pledged to support the
tobacco price support program in
Congress.
Clarke and Hendon also agreed in
their opposition to tuition tax credits,
a move supported by President
Reagan. Hendon said he opposed the
president because. "Ttatioo tax
credits would have s derastating ef
fect on our puhUe school
Clarke said he is opposed to a
school prayer amendment, saying.
"There are so many diverse groups,
any organized prayer could be
dangerous. Handon said he supports a
school prayer amendment.
If re-elected, Clarke said he would
seek a seat on the House Agriculture
Committee and would ask to retain
his seat on the Interior Committee
Hendon said he would seek seats on
the Interior, Select Committee on Ag
ing and Veterans' Affairs Committee.
He would also seek to sit on the POW
MIA Task Force.
Tar Heel
Towns Have
Colorful
Names
Why not, North Carolina... it's not
only a question, it's the name of a
community in Randolph County, one
of many communities- in the state
with names that really say
something. It's just one of the many
communities here with names that
stand for a lot more than simply a
spot on North Carolina's map.
One can stand Erect in Randolph
County, for example, or be Alert in
Franklin. There's Relief to be found
in Mitchell County, and Trust
abounds in Madison.
Those searching for Truth need
look no further than Chatham County,
and lovers of Charity will And it in
Duplin. The cautious will discover
Thrift in Mecklenburg County.
Those who've been down at heart
are in Luck in Madison County. They
can also find Delight available in
Cleveland County, Joy in Burke and
Friendship is there for the asking in
Guilford County. Over in Ashe Coun
ty, you'll And things are just Dandy.
Folks who Needmore can find it in
both Rowan and Swain Counties. In
telligence is found in the heart of
Rockingham County, but Perfection
is to be found in Craven. One can Pro
sper in Columbus County.
For those intrigued by
romance, there's Bachelor in Craven
County and Matrimony in Rock
ingham.
Politicians can feel right at home in
North Carolina, too. There's Liberty
in both Randolph and Rowan Coun
ties. Radical is in Wilkes. There's a
Republican in Bertie County and a
Democrat in Buncombe.
Those longing for far away places
need look no further than North
Carolina. Honolulu is to be found in
Craven, Houston is in Union, Min
neapolis is in Avery County, Quebec
is found in Transylvania, California is
in Dare, along with Maine and
Nebraska can be found in Hyde Coun
ty. It's not a mile high, but Denver
can be found in Lincoln County.
For Irishmen longing for the old
sod, there's Dublin in Bladen County
and Belfast in Wayne.
Animal lovers aren't forgotten,
either. Those who like rabbits can
find Hare in Alleghany. Turkey is
located in Sampson, while Falcon
flies in Cumberland. Alligator is in
Tyrrell and Duck is plentiful in Dare.
Eagle soars jn Iradell County.
Bug Hill ' swarms in Columbus
County, while Frog Level rests
melodiously in Rutherford. Those
wanting animals In their natural
habitat wil find Bee Log in Yancey,
Bat Cave in Henderson, Wolf Moun
tain in Jackson, Beargrass in Martin,
Buffalo City in Dare County, Hog
Quarter in Currituck, Goose Hollow
in Columbus and Swanquarter in
Hyde.
Many plants and trees have native
homes in North Carolina, too.
Hickory looms large in Catawba,
Hollow Poplar stands in Bertie and
Magnolia blossomed in Duplin Coun
tv Rose sweetens life in Wayne Coun
ty, Waterlily floats in Currituck and
Atalea spans Buncombe and New
Hanover Cranberry dccorates
Avery, Fig flourishes in Aahe < :ount>
English To Attend Fla. Flight School
Ranee English, a 1M4 graduate cf
Madison High School, haa been ac
cepted to attend flight school in N
Miami Beach, Fla
Miss Ea#Mi will attend classes
beginning in February She is the
first student from Madison County u
be accepted by the school
Miss English to the itotghtsr of
Homer English of Rt. 3, Mara Hill and
Goidic English of Erwin, Tenn
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