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Try Growing Food Instead Of Tobacco, Baptists Tell Farmers H|^H Hgf By SHARON OVERTON TlwNmsOTdOfcairar Softening a stand taken in a state group oi iNorui turouna Baptists My farmers should experiment with growing alternative crops that could mi world hunger 3 The General Board of the N. C Baptist State Convention voted Wednesday to appoint a special com mittee to study incentives for fanners to experiment with alter native cash crops. ~ While the action didn't pinpoint state tobacco powers, "it's deiding with the tobacco issue without taking a stand on (telling farmers) not to grow tobacco," said William H. Boat wright, the convention's director of communications. ' Also during the triannual meeting of the 110-member General Board, Roy J. Smith, the convention's general secretary-treasurer, told members that a committee was stu dying possible tax law violations in the board's funding of the Christian Action League, a conservative educa tional and advocacy group. A Charlotte attorney looking Into the issue said in an interview that be had uncovered no violations. The investigation is a result of the sale of the convention's mailing list last year to the re-election campaign of Sen. Jease A. Helms, R-N.C., by the Rev. Coy C. Privette, the league's ex ecutive director. The board, which sets policy for Baptists between yearly convention meetings, also voted to encourage Campbell University to open the state's second school of pharmacy. On the alternative crops issue, Boatwright said the approach endors ed Wednesday was "somewhat softer" than a statement issued in Ju ly by the bond's executive commit tee In support of leaf growers sThe committee isaued the state ment, which acknowledged health risks associated with the crop, in response to a resolution by the Southern BAptist Convention against tobacco growing, cigarette smoking and federal tobacco subsidies But at its annual meeting in November, the state convention tabl ed a motion that would have express ed appreciation for tobacco farmers and acknowledged their freedom to earn a livelihood from the industry of their choice. Tbe board directed Smith, to ap point a committee to study the alter native crop issue as a way to bring "North CArolina farmers, into a bet ter light," said the Rev. Horace Hamm of Fuquay-Varina Baptist Church, who suggested the new ap proach. "In the United States, farmers are leaving their farms at a rate of two per day," said Hamm, who is not a member of the board. "They need to hear something from The Rev. Charles L. McMillan, director of missions for the Raleigh Baptist Association, said fanners should consider growing crops such as alfalfa, a high-yield cash crop that could relieve world hunger by pro viding livestock feed. "There are crops which can be rais ed to supplement if not eventually take the place of tobacco," he said. On the question of possible tax law violations involved in the group's fun ding of the Christian Action League, Smith said it was "a very sensitive area. ...(that) does pose some serious ramifications for us as a convention. " Although both non-profit groups have a tax-exempt status, the league cannot offer tax deductions for people who contribute to it because it Main "to influence public policy and legislation, " said the Rev. Thomas ^Frwman^Dmn, l?gi^p*w church auxiliaries are tax deductible. 1 The sate convention funds the league about OS, 000 annually from its mission offerings. Boat wnght said. "If you give it to us and we give it to them" does that constitutes violation at the law?" he asked. "That's what we have to study." Freeman said in a telephone inter view that the convention's funding of the league did not viloate the law Charlotte lawyer William E. Poe, the convention's second vice president and head of the committee studying the issue, agreed that he could find nothing legally wrong in the conven tion's relationship with the league. Poe said Smith who didn't inform the board Wednesday of the preliminary findings, was seeking a second opinion. Smith said in an interview that there was "not enough information even to have a preliminary idea" if the relationship where within legal bounds. He said he expected to have a final report for the board at its May meeting. In further action, the board unanimously approved a motion to encourage Campbell Ulniversity, a Baptist-affiliated school in Buies Creek, in its pursuit of a pharmacy school. The proposal, announced Monday at a meeting of the convention's ] Council on Christian Higher Educa tion, has met with resistance from the dean of the stae's only pharmacy school at theUniversitv of 1 Carolina at Chapel-Hill. November, the ESC reported 8,610 workers. Out-going ESC chairman Glenn Jernigan Warned an expected decline in agricultural employment for the rise in unemployment. Madison's neighboring counties all reported Increased unemployment in December. Buncombe County unemployment increased slightly to 6.9 percent, while Yancey County also reported a small increase to 10.8 per cent Haywood County joblessness rose 3.1 percent (hiring the month and stood at 14.5 percent as 19M came to ao end. Across the border in Ten nessee, Cocke County reported that state's highest unemployment rate, 28.2 percent. The U.S. Dept. of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics began computing North Carolina unemployment in January, a service provided to the na tion's ten mo6t populous states. Ac cording to the federal agency's figures, unemployment in January in North Carolina improved to 6.8 per cent. f " The federal agency employs a dif ferent method of calculating joblessness than the old method employed by the ESC. In December, the ESC calculated statewide joblessness at 7.2 percent. Nationally, the Labor Dept. reported unemployment at 7.4 -per cent in January, an increase of .2 per cent over December The Labor Dept. reported that 106.4 million Americans were working in January and that 8.5 million workers were without jobs. Both the employment and unemployed figures represent all-time records. ly ? . y\ ' See Classifieds For Your House Repairs ^ A teacher asked his class to write what they would do i! they had a million dollars. Every student wrote something, except Willie. He handed in a blank sheet. "You've written nothing!" exclaimed the teacher. "Why?" "That's what I'd do if I had a million dollars? nothing!" he answered. The Lord has given you twto hands, one to get with ano^^oth^r to give with. He always gives you everything you need, so that you will have sufficient both for yourself and for giving to others. You are not holds made for hoarding, but seas for sharing. If you fail in this divine duty and delight you h$ve missed the true meaning of Christianity. Quality, not quantity, is the thing that counts in giving. The Lord is more interested in the spirit of the giver than He is in the size of the gift. What you give shows how much you love the Lord and man. What you keep shows how much you love yourself. How much do you love the Lord?\ Church Events Marshall Presbyterian To Show Film The Marshall Presbyterian Church of Marshall will present a film, 'In Search of Historic Jefius' on Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. in the church Fellowship Hall. The public is invited to attend. Retreat Planned For Cancer Victims A retreat for current and former cancer patients and their families will be held on Sunday, Feb. 10 at the Asheville Ob-Gyn Association on Victoria Rd. in Asheville. Topics of discussioh will include "Myths and Misconceptions of Cancer" and diet and exercise. For more information on the retreat, call 252-4106. r ? . Johnson 's Farm & Home Supply North Main St Wwverville 645-6957 COMPLIMENTS OF Lake Louise Wrecker Service M MNRWRrara URMCC WEAVEKVN1E, NC 28787 mke DAvts nmriw 9902 ?49-9609 |K ; \ v' O. A. Gregory Inc. Distributors of Gulf Oil Products 449-2312 Stoney Knob Shoe Center (704) 645-7332 "SHOES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY" MNoftJoycclncte Asheville-WeaverviHe Hwy. Ommr* Wwverville. N.C. 28787 Frisby's Body Shop tfcvy. 25/70 Marshall M9-MM Specializing in complete restoration and body building. Fiberglass and paint work. Rust proofing with 7 year warranty. ' i * L&R Appliance Sales! Service New & Used 645-4911 1 20 Brank Cove Road W1 . dime's SffoMat: Whisper Whet Word, Never Sly 61 WEAVER BLVD RH 17041 ?96-2312 WEAVERVILLE NC 2 6767 Bi-Lo Plaza Shopping Center Mars^ij I, Marshall Street 689^600 > Does the goal you're seeking seem as remote ? as unattainable ? as this snow frosted mountain top? Does it seem, sometimes, as if youHl never get there? Are you on the verge of giving up? Pon'tl Though your objective may seem light-years beypnd your reach, if it's the right thing fOr you, God will help if you'B let Him. The teachings of His Church will gtvg you the patience and endurance you need to accept setbacks . . . and stW keep trying. Don't try to climb to the top all by youflelf. It's a lonely ascent. Let the Church h^lp yiou, as it helped those who were here before you . . 'and as it will help those who come after you. , fejS _ Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Corinthians Psalm Jeremiah Luke Qalatians Mark Psalm 146-31 119:4140 1:4-6 4:16-19 5:4-8 9:33-37 16 1-11 (A TIRE COMPANY I 41 Wiley Smith I Realtor Builder Homes tcreaci investments ?????? 1 . Hr Mary's Restaurant Marshall By-Pass Mt?9)1S v Attend The Church Of Your Choice Scroggs Meat Processing rn i ii ? i ?!' * j _ , ,i. mil rTocwum or pee y mo pofn. uimow iiwi|wi ing. wii io IUM proc9ssin|. Retail Sales johnny Scroggs - Owner 683-2051 * Old NMrtawid Road, Uictstto. NC 28746 A J. COMPLETE . AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE CENTER mmtim* wuwmu.*.C2?T?7| Be Thankful v- to" We are pleased to share your good news. Send your church news tp : Thi News Record P.O. Box 369 Marshall. N.C. 2*753 or call M9*1741 Blue Ridge dommunicatbns 770 New Stock Rd. Weamvi* Professional FM 2 Way Radio 'Systems Scanners. CB And Auto Radios Wayna CordoM 44S-y?0 See You In Church Sunday Acme Septic Tank, /ncl I3S MonticoHo Rd. WeavorviH*. N.C 29797 ACCEPT Plans Workshop For Parents . Parents of handicapped children face many frustations. Along with the stresses of having a child with special needs, the atteiript to , find ap propriate services to meet those needs can be. both difficult and con fusing. Problems most often encountered by parents are: knowing who to ask, lack of a needed service, waiting lists for programs, too few choices, no in home supports, difficulty understan ding regulations and eligibility criteria, and hard to understand laws. v ? On Thursday evening, Febrtiary 7, there will be a meeting for parents of handicapped children and interested professionals from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Marshall Community Center ^adjacent to the day care center on Long Branch Road) to discuss available resources and strategies for obtaining appropriate services for handicapped children, adults, parents and family members. . The workshop is being sponsored by . the Madison County Association for Retarded Citizens, the Madison County Support Group for Families and Friends of the Handicapped and by ACCEPT (The Advocacy Center for Children's Education and Parent Training), a statewide group based in Raleigh. "This is an opportunity for parents and family members of children with special needs to' learn about resources available for their children as well as the family and to learn how to work together with the system to obtain new services," said Roxaim Rotuhdo, the mother of a mentally retarded child and current president of the Madison County Association for has
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