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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
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| 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.
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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.
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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.
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| GROUP LESSONS - Mrs. Graham Pope listens to a small group of children during her session as a
volunteer at Raeford Elementary School reading program. With her for extra help are (left to
| right) Ricky Hunt and Mike Hardin.
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/// 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