Crime Contributes
To County Schools
The price for crime added $41,903 to
(he cuunty's schools during the past 12
months.
Fines levied in the courts and bond
forfeitures ure paid Into the county
school fund. Bacn month, the office of
the Clerk of Superior Court totals the
amount collected from persons convicted
of a crime and fined and pays the sum to
the county, to be placed in the school
fund. The court costs are paid to the
state, county and arresting officer to
cover the administrative costs incurred in
an arrest.
Of the 5405,306 budgeted for the
schools from local funds, a total of
535,000 from fines it figured into the
budget. The additional money includes
59,500 from intangible taxes lor current
expenses; $213,193 for current operating
expenses; $56,613 for capital outlay and
S91JOOO for debt service.
SUte and federal aid make up the
remainder of the school budget. Besides
paying teacher's salaries and
transportation costs, which are not
figured into the county budget, the state
pays $3.50 per pupil, or about S17JOOO,
for instructional material. Federal funds
will amount to about $350j000 this year.
Fines for the month of July totaled
$4,085. The largest amount of money
was paid into the court in May and
totaled $5,255. The amount paid in
August, 1969 was the least paid to the
court, a total of S2066.
Fines for the past twelve months were:
July, $4,085; June $3,370; May $5,255;
April, S3,760; March, $3,365; February,
$4,000; January, $2,263; December,
$3^443; November, $2,444; October,
$4,331; September, $3,521 and August,
$2066.
Jury Hears Three Cases
h Civil Court Session
After a lengthy trial in District Civil
Court that lasted most of Mondav and
part of Tuesday, a jury returned a verdict
in favor of the defendent in the ease of
T.B. Upchurch, Inc. vs Taylor Wilkes
Helicopter Servicc Incorporated.
Six cuses were set for trial and five
divorce cases were scheduled for the civil
court session which began Monday. Judge
D.B. Herring, Jr. is presiding over the
session.
A jury granted an absolute divorce in
the case of Charles R. Barficld vs.
Josephine Byrd Barfield and three other
divorces were granted in non-jury
hearings Monday. They were Lucille
Hubbard vs. Lawrence L. Hubbard,
Wilford Lockear vs. Vernie Mae Locklcar
and Larry Montague vs. Sylvia Lester
Montague.
A ease docketed for this term, Bobby
Jacobs vs. Jennifer Locklear Jacobs was
not tried.
Another civil case was set to go before
a iurv. Woodrow Wilson and wife. Annie
J. Wilson, vs. Elvinia Elaine Meekins, and
trial was continuing Wednesday.
The case of Sandhill Pulp and Timber
Company vs. Union Camp Corporation
was continued.
Other non-jury eases scheduled for this
session are Globe Furniture Co., a
Division of Burlington Ind., Inc. vs. James
Irvin Smith and wife Martha Smith, T/A
Smith's Wholesale Furniture Company;
Southeastern Silo Co. vs. Fred A. Wright
and wife Ha/el Wright and Columbia
Nitrogen Corp. vs. R.E. Epperson.
Seven Amendments Slated
For November 3 Ballot
When North Carolinians
enter voting booths November
3, they will face seven
important issues of
constitutional reform alongside
the names of candidates for
local, state, and national
offices.
Although little popular
attention has been paid to the
fact to date, the N.C.
Constitution stands to undergo
its most extensive overhauling
since it was written in 1868.
The range of issues will be
broad. One "amendment"
would generally update the
document's wording.
Another amendment
proposes new rules for official
decisions about state and local
governments' taxing and
borrowing procedures.
Two amendments would
affect the executive and
legislative branches of state
government. Another involves
state funds for "worthy and
needy" college students in the
state.
And two amendments
directly affect the
voter-taxpayer.
Proponents of the changes
say they are designed to give
the state a modern charter of
legal principles and practices
without jeopardizing
traditional protection of
citizens' rights. No significant
opposition to the amendments
has arisen.
The proposed changes fit a
pattern in North Carolina that
nnus us oegmnings with the
state's first Constitution of
1776. That one was written by
a convention, and thought it
was never submitted to a vote
of the people it carried a
Declaration of Rights that is
retained in the editorial
revision on Novembers' ballot.
The original document was
amended in 183S to make the
governor subject to popular
election (the General Assembly
had picked previous governors)
and to make the General
Assembly more representative
of popular interests.
In 18 68, during
Reconstruction, the state's
second Constitution was
written. It received the
approval of the people in a
statewide vote. The U.S.
Congress also approved it,
which was necessary for North
Carolina's re-admission to
representation in Congress.
Since then, the people have
voted 97 times on
amendments, approving 69.
During the I960's ten
amendments, including one on
extensive judicial reform have
been approved and only one
lias been rejected.
The amendment on
November's ballot for editoral
revision of the Constitution
would cliange 1868-vintage
wording and make it
understandable to present-day
readers.
Obsolete references that
might mislead the unwary
reader have been taken out. No
controversial additions have
been made.
The editorial changes and
three of the other amendments
appearing on the ballot were
results of the year-long work of
the 25-member State
Constitution Study
Commission, appointed on the
initiative of former Gov. Dan
K. Moore.
Under the chairmanship of
Emery B. Denny, former Chief
Justice of the N.C. Supreme
Court, the commission
comprised a membership of
lawyers and businessmen, farm
and labor leaders, two Negroes,
two Republicans, and former
Gov. Luther Hodges.
Other amendments proposed
by the Study Commission that
will be on the ballot arc:
-?An elimination of the
present Constitution's
statement on the minimum
exeptions for state incomc tax.
This would place establishment
of minimums in the hands of
the General Assembly, which
has general responsibility for
levying the state tax.
The maximum of 10 per
cent on state income tax would
not be changed, but the
amendment would make
possible the eventual
simplification of state income
tax forms.
-A requirement that the
General Assembly reduce the
number of state administrative
departments to not more than
25 by 1975.
Also, the governor would be
authorized to reorganize state
agencies with an eye toward
making the executive branch of
state government more
managble. Such agencies now
number more than 200.
??A change in the
distribution of "cscheats," the
legal term for property
acquired by the state from
persons who die without heirs
or other lawful claimants to
their property.
Although the amount
derived from escheats
fluctuates each year, it would
be used to establish a
scholarship fund for "worthy
and needy students" at each of
the 15 state-supported
institutions of higher learning.
Past escheats, which since
1789 have accumulated S5.5
million in principal, earning
about SI80,000 a year in
interest, would oontinue to
benefit needy students on the
six campuses of the
Consolidated University of
North Carolina.
A fifth proposal on the
November ballot originated
with the Local Government
Study Commission. The most
extensive single-purpose
amendment on the ballot, it
received the stamp of approval
of the State Constitution
Study Commission.
This amendment would
make substantial changes in
present constitutional
provisions for slate and local
o " nil it iii nAuig anu
borrowing procedures. Among
the most important features of
tlic amendment are those that
would authorize the General
Asseinby to enlarge the powers
of the city and county
governing boards to finance
needed services.
Old restrictions, including
several barriers to effective
city-county consolidation,
would be lilted, and the
General Assemby clearly
designated as the proper body
lor initating iniform, statewide
fiscal policy.
The capitation, or "poll,"
tax would be abolished.
Unchanged would be the
present "two - thirds
iimination" on governmental
borrowing and present
provisions for classification and
exemption of property.
Two ol November's
proposals were originated by
legislators during the 1969
session of the General
Assembly.
Sen. Herman A. Moore of
Mecklenburg sponsored the
amendment that would allow
the General Assembly, upon
petition of three-fillhs of the
members of each house, to cull
itself into special session.
I liis power now rests solely
with (he governor, acting with
the advice of the Council of
State.
Rep. Henry I'rye of Guilford
proposed an amendment that
would era* the constitutional
requirement that each person
wishing to register to vote be
able to read and write any
section of the Constitution in
English.
This literacy test has already
been eliminated in 39 N.C.
counties, containing 42 per
cent of the state's I960
population, under the federal
Voting Rights Act of 1965.
And 1970 amendments to the
federal law abolish all use of
the literacy test as a
requirement for voting for a
five-year period after Januarv
1, 1971.
Consequently, elimination
of the literacy test from the
N.C. Constitution would be
mostly of symbolic value.
Each of the amendments on
the ballot has been approved
by a three-fifth* vote of both
houses of the General
Assembly and requires for its
adoption a simple majority of
those who vote on it in
November. This method of
amending the state
Constitution has been used
consistently since 1875, when
the last constitutional
convention was held.
On the November ballot, if
an amendment is approved it
will become a part either of the
present Constitution or the
revised Constitution,
depending on the fate of that
proposal.
Homem&kers Plan
Old Salem Tour
A tour of Old Salem it planned for
Sept. 29 by the Hoke County Extension
Ho me maker.
There are itill seats available on the
charter but, Mrs. Ellen Willis, home
economics agent said. Ncn-club members
may also sign up for the tour.
For details, call Mrs. Willis at
875-2162.
Mrs. Willis also announced plans for a
workshop on reflnishing old trunks if
there is enough interest in the project.
?FINANCIAL?
Continued from page 1
like to."
There are about 75 members in the
three clubs Miss Hall estimated
The number of hours she works each
month has been reduced to save salary
costs, she explained and her salary has
been cut by about one ? fifth. In July, she
received only a partial pay.
"I am supposed to work 50 hours a
month. The director, Jim Fout, said to
just quit work for a month or two, but 1
would rather work fewer hours and still
try to kcop things going." she said.
There will be fewer field trips, such as
luncheon at the Shaw House in Southern
Pines or picnics at nearby lakes because
the travel and. refreshment funds are
limited. Programs on crafts will have to
be curtailed because there are less funds
with which to purchase supplies.
Equipment maintained for the programs
in the four counties probably can't be
used because of the expense involved in
picking it up and delivering it to
Carthage, where it is kept at the central
office.
'The county has had the advantage of
this program free for the last three years,
but when it comes time to put up sonic
money for the benefit of its older
citi/.ens, it won't do it," Miss Hall said
quietly.
The program at the Raeford club this
month was very inexpensive, she pointed
out. Members wore old costumes and
Jubilee costumes and Theresa McBrydc
modeled a new fall outfit. The three clubs
will have to dip into their own resources
more than they have in the past, she said,
and conccntrate on providing the best
programs they can for the least money.
FIE
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3,1970
7W?T7
hOK SALE: Hand ? knit
children's sweaters, 6 inos. to 3
years. Mrs.- Kerr Stevens.
875-2807.
17P
AVON CALLING - Is money
your problem? Here's the
answer ? become an AVON
representative ? earn good
money in your spare time near
home. Call collect after 6 p.m.
654-4062 or write Mrs. Betty
Edwards. P.O. Box 441,
Chadbourn, N.C. 28431.
17-20C
FOR RENT: Spacious Mobile
Home lots in Springside Park
near Burlington Mill. Large
Cicnic and playgound area.
Inderground wiring. Water,
sewer and ccmcnt clothes lines
furnished. Garden spacc
available. Call Red Springs
843-4718.
17C
PRICE is important but
QUALITY COMES FIRST.
When you can buy a quality
car at low price you have the
ideal combination to save
dollars and receive real value.
You get tlnand more at Quality
Motors, Harris Avenue,
Racford.
17-20C
Take soil away the Blue Lustre
way from carpets and
upholstery. Rent electric
shampoocr SI. Racford
Hardware Co.
17-20C
FOR SALE: 1960 Chevrolet
Impala 2-dr. hardtop.
875-2683.
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CARD OF THANKS
Words cannot adequately
express our gratitude to those
who expressed their sympathy
and helpfulness to us so
beautifully at the time of our
recent sorrow. May God bless
you all. The Family of Guthrie
E. Long.
17P
Ladies Only
Pool Party
A ladies only pool party will
be held Friday ai the Hoke
Swim Association pool fiom
10:30 to 3.
Swimmers should bring a
picnic lunch with them.
rUR 3ALC DI VJWNbK:
House ? 3 bedrooms, living
room, large kitchen and dining
area, ceramic bath, carport
with storage room. 1 Vi years
old. Lot 90 X 212. Small down
payment, i mme dia te
occupancy. 411 N. Wright St.
Ph. 875-3066.
tfc
FOR SALE: 52 gallon
Wcstinghouse electric hot
water heater. Ph. 875-3586
tfc
FOR SALE: Four male bull
puppies. Call 875-2478. J.R.
Hendrix, Rt. 1, Raeford.
16-I7P
FOR SALE: 1962 Chevrolet 4
door car. 18;000 miles only.
Inquire Old Salem Shop.
17-I8C
FOR SALE: AKC Beagles, 2
females, 5 months. Extra nicc,
S50 for pair, or S30 cach.
875-4360.
17P
HELP WANTED: Young man
looking for good future with
fast growing financc company.
Good starting salary with paid
vacation, group insurance and
other benefits. Experience not
ncccssary. Must be ambitious,
willing to work and have access
to car. Provident Finance
Company, W. South St.,
Aberdeen, N.C. 944-1521..
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HELP WANTED: Women
between the age of 18-30 for
general office work. Typing
essential, must be able to meet
the public. Will receive paid
vacation, life and hospital
insurance, paid by the
company. Apply at Provident
Finance Company, Aberdeen,
N.C. 944-1521.
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FOR SALE: Scuppernong
grapes. 875-3014.
17C
WHEEL
ALIGNMENT
SERVICE
AT
BOBBY
CARTER'S
TIRE SERVICE
SOUTH MAIN STREET
FOR SALE: 58 Chevrolet
panel truck. New tires, needs
rings. SI90. 875-4360.
17P
FOR RENT: 2 bedroom
duplex apartment. Call Charles
E. Dgvis, 875-3553 days or
875-2072 at night.
17C
FOR SALE: 1966 Impala 4
door hardtop Chevrolet.
Automatic transmission, radio,
heater, power steering. One
owner, 44,000 miles. Call
875-2256 after 5:30.
17P
Barber Training, high income.
G.I. approved, draft deferment.
Write for brochure. Charlotte
Barber School, 404 E. Trade
Street, Charlotte.
5I-I7P
FOR SALE: 45 combine and
60 John Deere tractor. Two
discs and set of cultivators with
tractor. W.T. Holland. Rt. I,
Shannon.
15-I7P
Exterminate for roaches,
waterbugs, ants. Free termite
inspection. Call 944-2474,
Aberdeen Exterminating Co.,
Aberdeen.
1I-30P
Modern Apartment for rent.
Stove, rctrigerator, garbage
disposal, panelled living room,
electric heat. 116 S. Jackson
St. Ph. 875-3604.
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LAND CLEARING, Dirt
Hauling, Front F.nd Loader,
Backhoe & Bulldozer rentals.
Experienced operators. Call us
collect 425-6682, W. R. King &
Son, Inc. '
tie
WE CAN ARRANGE weekly
payments on your automobile
repairs, tires and accessories.
Raeford Auto Company.
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3-ROOM
APARTMENTS
FOR RENT
Air Conditioned
Raeford Hotel Building
See
Ernest Cartwright, Mgr.
or Phone 875-3055 Day
875-3492 Nioht
i m tu ni in M UM^MNVi
PROBLEM? P e r h ? p ?
Alcoholics Anonymous can
help. Call 875-2025. Weekly
meetings open to the public,
Wednesday 8:15 p.m. Cole
Building, Raeford.
PAPF R HANGING Call'
William H. Morse, Box 216.
Pine Bluff, N.C. Phone
281-3158 or 281 ?3249' after 6
p.ni. tfe
WANTED: Someone to finish
payment on Zig-Zag touch - a ?
malic sewing machine. Nice
cabinet. 1969 model. Can
make 5 payments of SI 1 each
or pay cash. Can be seen in
your home without obligation.
For details call collect
692-3348 Southern Pines.
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RINTAI..CAR Rental Car?
Available Now. Call u*. or
;ome in when vou need 'to
RLNT A CAR. RALFORD
AUTO. Main Street. Phone
875-2125. Dealer License No.
1303.
tfe
FOR SALE: Singer sewing
machine. Interested party to
finish payments of four
payments at S9.50 each.
Ziz-Zag, makes button holes,
patches and darns. For details
?call collect, 692-3348 in
Southern Pines.
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WHEEL ALIGNMENT
NEW TIRES
and RECAPPING
MCDONALDS
TIRE RECAP.
SERVICE
PHONE 875-2079
114 RACKET ALLEY
& STEWART STREET
COMPLETE
BRAKE
SERVICE
at
BOBBY
CARTER'S
TIRE SERVICE
SOUTH MAIN STREET
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
LARGE ESTABLISHED
COMPANY
96-YEAR OLD
CATALOG BUSINESS
_ nerv .
Husband Wire te?mi on i full-time baii? Experienced in
nle? and management
Thii franchise does not require i large investment. Program
it designed to fumish Agent with a ready market. presold
customers and immediate commissions.
Everything is made available from store fixtures, display
material and Catalogs to four training with plenty of
encouragement. You will retain a favorable percentage of the
profits.
Write today . . . giving your name, address and telephone
number tmh complete qualifications to: . . . Agency
Development Department, 4-1, Montgomery Ward k
Company, 1000 South Monroe Street. Baltimore. Maryland
21232
1940 SOtorlO?
1970 SO (of 39c
Meanwhile, the price of electricity for the average home hot gone down since 1940.
You spend more, mainly because you use mors.
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