SECTION 11 ^ke <~YI&wa - THURSDAY. MAY 7. 1970 WASHINGTON -- Thi? seuion of the CongreM has> witnessed a continuing controversy over our Federal Judiciary. The Senate has considered three nominees to fill a single vacancy on the Supreme Court. The House has taken preliminary steps to consider a possible impeachment of one of the Justices of that Court. These controversies, together with a general public criticism of the administration of justice by the Federal courts, have apparently caused many Members' of the Congress to introduce no less than 27 bills to discipline Federal judges. Some of these bills would require judges to disclose their personal finances, while other measures would establish sweeping controls over the power of judges to try cases and interpret the laws. Some of these legislative proposals seek to establish School Menu MON., MAY 11 Hamburger on Bun Slaw-C Buttered Corn Cake Milk TUES., MAY 12 Macaroni & Cheese w/ Bologna Cup Turnip Greens-A&C Cornbread Fruit Jello, Cookie Milk WED., MAY 13 Meat Loaf Fluffy Potatoes-C Slaw w/Carrots-A&C Rolls Fruit Cup Milk THURS., MAY 14 Barbeque Chicken or -- Fried Chicken Buttered Rice Buttered June Peas Rolls Peach Half Milk FRI., MAY 15 Barbecued Beef on Bun Green Beans Sweet Potatocs-A&C Rolls Rolled Wheat Cake Milk inquisition - like commissions which could purge unpopular judges in violation of constitutional requirements for impeachments. As the readers of this column know, I have consistently urged that we have the best possible judiciary, and that we appoint Federal judges who interpret the Constitution in accordance with its true intent and meaning. At the same time, I am concerned about many of the proposals now being offered which would undermine the independence of the Federal Judiciary in an unwise and unconstitutional manner. For this reason, as Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Separation of Powers, I have been conducting hearings to determine how we can best resolve the difficult questions involved in judicial reform so that we may preserve the fundamental need for an independent judiciary. The principal issue at stake before the Subcommittee relates to the future role of the Judicial Conference of the United States and the judicial :ircuit councils which have >een in existence for many ^ears. Congress created the Judicial Conference in 1922 to :lear up a backlog of cases and o improve the functioning of he Federal Courts. For many Kears, judicial councils ronfined their activities to 'housekeeping" duties which nvolved the making of plans or the best use of judges in bearing crowed court dockets ind in preparing suggested ules of practice and procedure or the efficient administration ?f the courts. In recent years, however, lue to the national concern bout judicial ethics, these ouncils have begun to assume lisciplinary duties. The ssumption of this authority as been questioned by many Jdges, and has raided the uestions of how far such ouncils should be permitted o to in supervising the peration of the courts. As with any issue of this ature, there are widly diverse lews on how these councils ave functioned within their atutory authorization. The inction of the Subcommit ie s study is to try to ascertain 3W we can best protect the ublic, the courts, and assure be fair and impartial (ministration of the laws in :cordance with constitutional incipals. Since the performance and tegrity of the Federal Courts at stake, I believe that the stimony given at these tarings will be most helpful as e Congress undertakes to :igh the consequences of the rious legislative proposals on is subject Volunteer Mothers Help Children Learn T o Read m | AT THE LISTENING STATIONS - Mrs. H.H. McLean helps a group with^d phonics drill which they hear through the earphones. The recorded drills also pmvide practice in following directions to complete the lesson worksheet. A program to help children improve their reading ability is being conducted at Raeford Elementary School as the result of one mother's idea and the volunteer services of about fifteen other women. For one hour a week the volunteers work with individuals or small groups of first and second graders to help them learn to read better. The program was the idea of Mrs. Robert Townsend. and was begun last year for the first grade. Mrs. H.H. McLean then began to help her daughter's second grade teacher and the program grew from there. "It took us several weeks before the idea dawned on us that there might be others who could help us expand the program." This school year the mothers have tried to include the third grade also but so far there are not enough mothers to help. The school administration is very enthusiastic about the program. "Reading is a basic skill." J.W. Turlington, principal, said. "If a child can't read, he can't do anything. These parents are able to help the teacher by taking the time to work with just one child or with a small group of children to help bring them up to the proper reading grade level." The volunteers use recorded equipment with earphones to give phonics drills to small groups. Tlie> also have special word cards, books and other materials. "It has been very rewarding to me. "Mrs. McLean said. "I have one little girl who is so sweet and quiet she might be over looked in a classroom but she works so hard One day it just all seemed to click lor her and she could recognize almost all the words on tM word ' cards. It was wonderful to see the happiness and pride in her face." The school hopes to be able to include the third grade next year if enough parents can be found to staff the sessions, Turlington said Volunteers who have helped during the prograrft are Mrs. Frank Blue, Mrs. Gripiam Pope, Mrs. Fred Culbreth, Mrs. Neill McFadyen, Mrs. J.H. Wright, Miss Jo Hall, Mrs. Robert Gatlin, Mrs. P.L. Hart, Mrs. Frank Crumpler, Mrs. D.S. Currie, Jr., Mrs. Sam Homewood, Mrs. Bill Moses, Mrs. Crawford Thomas, Sr., Mrs. Donald Abernethy, Mrs. Dixie Barhour, Mrs. Billy Dalton, Mrs. Hugh Simmons, Mrs. J.B. McLeod, Mrs. George Crawford, Mrs. Kay Myers, Mrs. Pat Miller and Mrs. Louise Tant. | QK^>[Kta | The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and :ver. (Revelations 11:15) We all know there is neither up nor down in this astonishing universe. But when we say Christ ascended into heaven we ire asserting the great truth hat He is the Lord of life and [lory. In Handel's oratio "Messiah" here is the magic moment vhen the audience rises to its eet and over its head breaks he majestic music of the 'Hallelujah Chorus: "King of tings and Lord of lords,... for ver and ever. Hallelujah! imen." We do not yet see all things ubject to Christ, but there are noments in which we see Jesus rowned with glory and honor, 'hen we know that nothing an defeat His purpose of love. Ascention Day will always peak to us of Christ who lived nd died and rose again and ow reigns as the King who olds the whole world in His and. That is why we can have n untroubled heart and a uirit that is not afraid. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY The King who rules is also le Christ who love. ji'"-''."-ii .. I CONCENTRATION -- Annie McLean, second grader at Raeford Elementary School, keeps her mind on the recorded phonics drill I she hears through the earphones. 1309 Miles Of Road To Be Paved This Year The State Highway Commission today announced taht 1,309 miles of Secondary Roads are being pa\ed in North Carolina this year, more miles than during any year since the days of the Kerr Scott administration in the early 1950s. "These much needed improvements have been made possible by the two-cents per gallon increase in gasoline taxes which was approved by the 1969 General Assembly." the report said. Jack Murdock, Secondary Roads Officer, estimated that at least 900 miles uf the new paving would have been impossible without the extra revenues. North Carolina has more than 54,000 miles of roads on its Secondary System, all under state control. Not only must state tunds. which come from motor fuel taxes and auto registration fees, build the country roads, but must maintain them. "It takes S40 million each sear to maintain the Secondary. Road System." Murdock said One reason for the huge outlay in state funds in North Carolina. a spokesman said, is that no county funds or ad valorem taxes are spent on the state's roads, as is the case in practically every other state. The Veterans Administration ?xpects some eight million >utpalient visits in fiscal vear 971. It ' i M W . f. -0-: ''f' . .. /// I.PING HAND ~ Anthony Day gets a period of individual help from .Mrs. I-red Cidhreth. The volunteer program is designed to help poor readers improve their ability by working individually or in a small group with a volunteer reading helper. ELK S NATIONAL YOUTH WEEK MAY 1-7 IF HAIL RAISES A FUSS BE SURE THAT IT'S ON US IT DOESN'T PAY TO PUT OFF BUYING YOUR CROP HAIL INSURANCE IT COSTS NO MORE TO INSURE And While You Save Nothing By Waiting, If Hall Strikes Before You Are Insured, You Can Lose Many Dollars. The Johnson Company Telephone 875-3S50 Raeford TO THE PEOPLE OF HOKE COUNTY Thanks; For Your Vote Last Saturday . ALTON LENNON