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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1976
Promises, promises
Standing in front of a Capitol portrait of George Washington,
President- Elect Jimmy Carter did not actually repeat the first
President's promise to Congress that he would refuse pay for the job.
But Mr. Carter promised Congress virtually everything else on a
honeymoon trip to the Hill this week. His first White House
appointee, press secretary Jody Powell, was making his own
promises to Washington reporters the same day. And even a few
congressmen made promises.
All of this was on Tuesday, and we only hope the imminent day of
thanksgiving was not premature. The promises, like many in the
Carter campaign, were good. But will they be kept? The best hope
for their being honored lies in their being remembered by everybody,
including the public.
Mr. Carter would be fortunate to remain on as congenial personal
terms with Congress as President Ford has done despite sharp
legislative disagreement. Mr. Carter would be fortunate to maintain
his and Mr. Powell's promises of an open administration to the
degree Mr. Ford has done.
Yet even former Congressman Ford was not able to fully carry
through his original promise of "communication, conciliation,
compromise, and cooperation" with his former colleagues. Soon,
however justifiedly. he was refusing requests for investigative
information, for example. And his first press secretary. Jerald
terHorst. resigned after reportedly feeling he could not follow
through on his promises of candor to the press because of being
insufficiently informed by White House officials about the Nixon
pardon and other matters.
Was the edge immediately taken off Mr. Carter's promise to
demonstrate openness by releasing a transcript of his meeting with a
Senate committee ? when it was reported that the release would be
delayed until both sides had edited it? It remains to be seen.
What is certain is the difficulty of the standard Mr. Carter has set
for himself in congressional relations ? and the applause that will
be due if he meets it. Among his promises are consultation with
committee chairmen before announcing major appointments,
working with the leadership on economic plans, consulting before
making major foreign policy decisions, seeking a congressional
mandate for governmental reorganization plans. By his pilgrimage
to Capitol Hill he has made a promising start in more ways than one.
Congressmen's promises in return ought to be equally honored. A
specific one was from Rep. Jack Brooks of the committee which
would be responsible for reorganization legislation. He pledged
prompt action and predicted "smooth sailing" for Mr. Carter.
Prompt congressional response on reorganization is especially
important. A tangle on reorganization could undercut action on
important policy matters; some have thought Mr. Carter should not
give it immediate priority. But history suggests that the main hope
for progress on reorganization comes early in a president's term
when the broom is indeed new. As the years go on the new
administration tends to become part of the problem.
As Mr. Carter peruses the news photos of him with President
Washington's portrait looking over his shoulder, he might recall the
"surest pledges" cited by Washington as he began relations with the
lawmakers. He looked to their talents, rectitude, and patriotism: "In
these honorable qualifications 1 behold the surest pledges that as on
one side no local prejudices or attachments, no separate views nor
party animosities, will misdirect the comprehensive and equal eye
which ought to watch over this great assemblage of communities and
interests, so. on another, that the foundation of our national policy
will be laid in the pure and immutable principles of private morality,
and the preeminence of free government be exemplified by all the
attributes which can win the affections of its citizens and command
the respect of the world." -- The Christian Science Monitor
U.S. energy vulnerability
President Ford said at a press conference that the probabilities of
another Arab oil embargo are "virtually nil" due to the success of his
administration's foreign policies.
For the sake of the country's general welfare, we trust that his
confident forecast is correct. But that confidence in no way
diminishes the nation's vulnerability to such an embargo.
The President speaks from an assessment of the political
weathervanes. Meanwhile his administration spokesmen have taken
readings of the statistical scales. And what they see as possibilities
are not so optimistic.
Interior Secretary Thomas Kleppe said in a recent speech that "we
have to destroy the myth that we are somehow safe from future oil
embargoes." Energy Administrator Frank Zarb said that U.S.
"economic and political vulnerability" to another oil embargo is still
increasing.
Their warnings are based on data that show the U.S. is now
importing more than 40 percent of its oil needs from foreign nations.
And as our oil needs increase, that percentage of dependence
projects sharply upward over the next decade. With every rise in that
dependence, our nation's vulnerability to a boycott rises with it.
Confident though he may be in keeping economic peace through
political measures. President Ford also realizes the danger of that
vulnerability. Accordingly, he has sought energy policies ot
deregulation that would increase the development of our own oil and
gas reserves.
Congress, unfortunately, has ignored this rising vulnerability and
the dangers it poses, and has held to energy policies and direction
that keep us in the clutches of the foreign oil producing nations.
We may hope and trust that political balances will keep the
economic peace. But that peace can be assured best through the
strength of energy independence. ~ The Dallas Morning Neyrt
' | Texas)
'Howdy, Ma'am, I'm new in the territory . . .
introducing a new line of brushes'
I by Marty Vega
Don't Waste That
Leftover Turkey
Wondering what to do with the
rest of that 26 pound turkey you
have leftover in the fridge? Getting
tired of serving your family the
usual turkey sandwiches, turkey
soup, turkey stew, etc.. and getting
tired of eating them, too? Well,
take hope. There are dozens of
interesting, fun things you can
make out of that leftover turkey
that will amaze your friends and
delight your family.
Here are just a few of the many
ideas included in our new book.
"Easy turkeys", which can be
ordered through this column for a
limited time. Send S10 cash (no
checks or money orders, please)
addressed to this column.
_ Turkey Mac ram*
To begin, cut white meat with a
sharp kn}fe into even strips, at a
width of one - eighth to one -
sixteenth inch. Boil well, allow to
cool. Hang your strips in a cool, dry
place for a few days. When ready,
arrange a large, flat work space
with plenty of room.
Enjoy yourself creating the many
interesting designs and patterns
you can make with your turkey
macrame. You can create dramatic
accents for your home, or you may
decide to make gifts for friends.
Turkey Comfort
This idea is easy and practical.
Take 2 oz. of Southern Comfort,
two oz. of bourbon, four oz. of
coconut milk (fresh), and a table
spoon of cranberry juice. Shake,
add ice and pour into tall glasses.
Add a piece of turkey on a
toothpick.
This recipe freezes well. Serve
often. Continue to serve until the
turkey is gone.
Turkey Jewelry
The big craze this year was shark
jewelry after the film hit "Jaws".
Now you can start next year's
biggest fad with turkey jewelry, if
you begin right away.
The easiest trick is to make a
necklace of the teeth. If you didn't
get the teeth with your frozen
turkey, go back to the store and
speak to the management. It's your
right as a consumer to get the
WHOLE turkey you paid for,
remember. Usually the store will
be apologetic, and butchers are
usually very nice about giving out
turkey teeth if you're a regular
customer.
You will be the envy of everyone
with your turkey teeth necklace.
Look at
your attitude
toward aging.
Get off your
rocker. Don't
take old age
sitting down.
But don't stop there. Pick every
bone clean on your leftover turkey.
Fill a large pot with water and
thoroughly boil the bones. Allow to
cool, reserve broth. Prepare a
solution of one quart water, a 5 oz.
tube of Ultra - Brite toothpaste and
one teaspoon salt. Soak bones
overnight.
Remove from solution and allow
to dry thoroughly. Then, get
started with your handicraft. Make
rings, bracelets, broachs, belts and
earrings. The possibilities are
unlimited.
* You will surely find that your
imagination, together with the $10
for the book you need, will give you
both fun and profit as you turn
leftover turkey into valuable
objects.
(Next week: Ideas for that
reserved broth)
Puppy Creek
Philosopher
Dear editor:
People are always complaining
about what happens to their tax
dollar when it goes to Washington.
"We send a dollar there and get
about fifty cents back." they say.
States and cities are even louder in
their complaints, some big cities
actually figuring it up and finding
that of all the money they send to
Washington each year they get
back about a third in services and
revenue-sharing.
As far as I know the complaints
may be legitimate, however forlorn,
but if you think cities and states
have something to howl about, look
at Congress.
In the last ten years Congress has
given South Korea eleven billion
dollars in military and economic
aid. and how much has Congress
gotten back? A measley million and
a half dollars. And that didn't go to
all Congressmen, just to a select
number of maneuverable ones who
had a use for some ready cash.
Sometimes it didn't even go to
them, it went to their wives.
When it comes to getting the best
end of a tax deal, South Korea is so
far ahead of Washington that
Congress ought to be sending some
of its members over there to study
the system. "What pikers we've
been," they must be saying. "Here
we keep only half of the tax money
New York sends us, but South
Korea is keeping 99 per cent of
what we send them."
And hard-pressed cities must be
saying: "We see where we made our
mistake. We've been sending our
tax money to Washington by check
when we should have been using
cash."
Naturally, after the news has
come out that South Koreans have
been handing envelopes full of cash
to certain Congressmen, there will
be a demand for a law against it.
just as huge cash donations by big
corporations to U.S. Presidential
candidates produced a law against
that.
However, bear in mind that
Congress wasn't born yesterday. It
may pass a bill outlawing gifts from
South Korea and put a stop to that,
but remember there are over 250
other countries on earth.
Some people say it's love that
makes the world go around. Others
say it's cash.
Yours faithfully,
J, A.
CLIFF BLUE...
People & Issues
CLAUDE CURRIE... Claude
Currie of Durham who has served
in the N.C. State Senate for some
14 terms was honored in his native
Montgomery County town of Can
dor recently, and for good reason.
Former Senator Currie. now
approaching his 86 birthday has
fjiven to his home town a new
ibrary costing $156,000 in memory
of his father, the late John C.
Currie. In the State Senate where
he represented the 18th District for
one term and Durham County for
13 terms he was highly regarded as
an able legislator and a solid citizen
in every respect. In business he was
President of the Security Savings
and Loan Association in Durham.
HUNT TO CAPITOL. ..Word is
that Governor- Elect Jim Hunt is
thinking seriously of making the
State Capitol his headquarters
office rather than in the new
Administration Building on Jones
Street. Like Secretary of State
Thad Eure, we have always thought
the Capitol building the proper
place for the governor to be
located. With some several hun
dred thousand dollars spent on the
old building it certainly must be in
keeping for the state's chief execu
tive. and we hope he makes full use
of it during the next four years.
STRIKE AT THE WIND ...
Robeson County's outdoor drama,
"Strike at the Wind" had the
highest average attendance of any
new outdoor drama in the United
States during 1976, according to
figures released at the 14th annual
Managers and Promoters Confer
ence held recently in Boone. This is
quite a tribute to the Pembroke
drama. The conference included
representatives from outdoor
dramas located across the United
States - from Kodiak. Alaska to
St. Augustine. Florida, from Am
herest, Mass. to El Pasa, Texas.
EDWIN GILL.. .This Tuesday
night. November 30 Tar Heel
bankers are honoring State Trea
surer Edwin Gill who will be
retiring on January 8. 1977 when
Harlan Boyles, his chief deputy and
assistant for many years assumes
the office to which he was elected
on November 2. In moving into his
chief s office Boyles knows better
than anyone else the big shoes he
will have to fill in following in Ed
Gill's footsteps.
Except for short spans, since
1929 when he began his lite fl
public service as a member of tfl
N.C. General Assembly represenfl
ing Scotland County he has had al
unparalled record of public servkl
in North Carolina with never il
blemish on his stewardship. A1
Secretary to Governor Gardner
Commissioner of Paroles. Commis
sioner of Revenue. Collector and
Director of Internal Revenue and
for 24 years as State Treasurer he
has been the custodian of billions ol
dollars with never a suspicious
finger as to his honesty pointed hi;
way.
In his 24 years as State Treasure!
from which he will be voluntaril
retiring come January 8. 1977 hi
has been a confidant to governors
legislators, and scores of stat
officials.
His contributions to North Cart
lina have not been limited to th
political arena. He has also bee
devoted to the arts and culturi
programs of North Carolina, hay
ing been an active member of thfl
State Arts Commission and a
member of the Board of Trustees q1
the N.C. State Art Museum. ,1
As State Treasurer Gill was]
Chairman of the State Banking]
Commission, keeping a close eye on '
their operations, which makes thejr
salute to him quite appropriate and
fitting to an outstanding public
citizen*
BOB SCOTT.. .With Jimmy Car
ter's announcement that he expects
to pick his Secretary of Agriculture
from the West, this puts Bob Scott
out for that cabinet position,
although Scott is expected to land
some other top-paying positions.
EDUCATION... We hear lots of
talk about education and improv
ing our schools -- sometimes that
most everybody is deeply in favor
of. But, when thousands of our
school children fail to learn how to
read, we sometimes wonder about
the success of this "improving"
talk. With supposedly better pre
pared teachers and far better
school buildings and facilities from
which to operate there seems to be
a weak link somewhere. Many
people seem to feel that a continued
emphasis should be put on the
three "R's"; that they are still quite
important for a well-rounded edu
cational program despite the com
puters and other helps that our
children have that "mom and pop)'
didn't have in bye-gone years. T
i
Browsing in the files
of The News-Journq!
25 years ago
Thunday, November 29, 19S1
The Raeford Lions Club has
again asked alt residents of Raeford
to remember that they will pick up
used toys to repair for use at
Christmas.
* * *
H.L. Gatlin, Jr. president of the
Raeford Chamber of Commerce,
Inc., announced this week that the
board of directors at their last
meeting had set the annual meeting
of the chamber for next Thursday
night.
? ? *
Form Poole's Medley:
A country can build and improve
its production of wealth and
pleasure, but unwise taxation will
wreck and destroy the mightiest
organization of humanity.
* * *
One hundred and ten (110) 4-H
Club and FFA members attended
the Forestry Field Day held on the
D.H. Hodgin Farm on Friday,
November 16, according to E.M.
Stallings, county agent.
* * *
Scoutmaster Tom McLauchlin
this week called attention to the
fact that his Raeford troop also
attended the court of honor in
Laurel Hill on November 13, and
that there were a total of 26
present, counting parents.
* * *
Coaches Haywood Faircloth for
the girls and Bob Rockholz for the
boys are working hard with their
charges in preparation for the
basketball season which the teams
will open with two games in
Rowland on Friday night of next
week.
15 years ago
Thonday, November 30, 1961
A new preacher has accepted a
call at Antioch Presbyterian
Church, it was announced this
week. He is the Rev. Ben Ferguson,
who was named "rural minister of
the year" for South Carolina in
1961.
? ? *
Hoke folks had a quiet Thanks
giving weekend according to an N/J
survey. As Sheriff Dave Hodgin
noted: "The only thing carved
around here was a few turkeys."
* * ?
Realtor Julian Wright said this
week that four more "starts" would,
be made within the next few days in
his Wood View subdivision, located
on U.S. 401, across the highway
from Clark's Service Station.
? ? * <
Funeral services were held Mon-j
day for William Lamont, 87, who j
died yesterday at Raeford Rest
Home.
* * *
Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Davis
celebrated their 50th wedding
anniversary on Thanksgiving Day
at their home on Donaldson
Avenue.
Services were held Wednesday
afternoon at Shiloh Presbyterian
Church for Arvil J. Garrison, 57, of
the Montrose Community, who
died Monday morning at his home.
The local legion post has u:he
duled a ladies night banquet'kr^
meeting for December 5 at He'
High Cafeteria.
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