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Hefner Backs Continuing SS Minimum [Editor s Note: Hoke County start >ng in 1982 will be in the Eighth Outnct, which Congressman BUI Hefner represents.) Congressman Bill Hefner, u-N.C., went on record Tuesday strongly endorsing the continuation of minimum Social Security pay ments to senior citizens who are already receiving them. By a vote of 405 to 13, the House adopted a resolution encouraging House and Senate conferees to restore the S122-a-month benefits that have been tentatively cut out of the budget. Hefner said in a speech on the floor of the House, "I do not favor pulling the rug from beneath the older citizens of our country who depend on their Social Security checks to help make ends meet. "In a country as rich as ours, 1 believe our government can and should afford to help those older Americans who are least able to help themselves." Hefner told his colleagues in the House, "There is no more poignant mail coming into my office than that from senior citizens who are afraid that Social Security benefits are going to be cut or eliminated. "These are people who have worked hard all 01 their lives at back-breaking labor, and they have at least counted on the meager Social Security benefit to maintain their integrity, their independence and their worth as human beings." Hefner said "This Administra tion is not merely proposing to eliminate the benefit for those who will come on the rolls in the future and determine other ways to take care of these people. This Admini stration is demanding that we cut off this meager resource for those who are right now getting this small monthly benefit." When the House adopted the Gramm-Latta budget reconci liation legislation supported by the Administration, it eliminated min imum Social Security benefits for those currently on the rolls. The Senate reconciliation budget bill also lopped off the payments. The resolution sends a clear message to the House conference committee now considering the budget reconciliation measure to throw out the provision that would take away the monthly checks from those people who are now receiving them. Welcome Wagon Hostess To Start Visits Soon Raetord Welcome Wagon host ess Polly Barnard attended the quarterly district meeting of Wel come Wagon hostesses held Friday in the conference room of Cross Creek Mall, Fayetteville. Among those attending was Mrs. Teresa Martin of Charlotte, field manager. Reports were made by hostesses in the district, which includes Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aber deen, Raeford, Fayetteville, San ford, and Clinton. Raeford is the newest unit and was commended for the support it is giving Welcome Wagon. The civic places, churches, and businesses are giving full support, and the general public is accepting it enthusiastically. Mrs. Morrison spent a day in Raeford last month with Mrs. Barnard, meeting sponsors and various other people and was very impressed by the friendliness and cooperation being offered. Mrs. Barnard has been laying the groundwork since February and has practically pioneered Welcome Wagon in Raeford. She will begin calling at homes of newcomers to the area, new parents and newly weds soon. Anyone knowing of someone who qualifies is asked to call or have the person call 875-2736 and arrange for a Welcome Wagon visit to the home. I? KABEHG e /4Z.L /A/ THE FAMILY ?? Larry Sanders and his sister. Shelia. haw something else in common now. Both were honored by the Faberge. Inc.. management last week for having been at wvrk every workday the past two years at the Raeford plant. They are holding their perfect-attendance certificates. The perfect attendance achieved at the same time by Faberge employees in the same family was the first at the local plant. [Staff photo]. Background Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:18 through 17:20; 24:1-22. Devotional Reading: Isaiah 55:1-9. When I was a boy I knew a little about the legendary Satchel Paige. I remember that my father told me he was one of the greatest baseball ' pitchers of all time. 1 also knew that he was black (in those days "Negro" was the proper term) and that because of this he had never played in the major leagues, al though my father told me that he had appeared against some major league all-star teams in exhibition games and struck-out all the big stars. But for some reason, I cannot I recall that I felt any overshelming ' sense of injustice that this great athlete was denied his opportunity because of his color. Perhaps I did, but I can't recall it. Maybe 1 simply accepted that that's the way thing were. A few evenings ago 1 was watching a television presentation of the life of Satchel Paige. As I watched this man's stoiy, I was overwhelmed with a sense of shame }and indignation as I realized that "the way things were" in those days ? whatever else we might say about them -- was terribly unjust. Worst of all, however, was the realization that Satchel Paige's story is but a symbol or token of the monstrous injustices endured by the black people of this country, despite the prevalence of this nation's Judaic-Christian heritage which is founded so strongly on the > concept of justice -- particularly justice for those who do not have the power to grasp it for them selves: "you shall not pervert the justice due to the sojourner or the fatherless, or take a widow's gar ment in pledge..." (Deuteronomy 24:17). Justice between equals is as sumed, but what the ancient law of Israel was particularly concernec with was justice between the hav< and the have ? not, between the strong and the weak: "You shall not oppress a hired servant who is poor and needy, whether he is one of your brethren or one of the sojourners who are in your land..." (24:14). It is one thing to refrain from being unjust to a family member, neighbor or friend, and something else to refrain from taking advantage of someone who seems permissable "fair game". Furthermore, the law is con cerned, not only with outright oppression, but the more subtle kinds of injustice. For example: "you shall give him his hire on the day he earns it, before the sun goes down (for he is poor, and sets his heart upon it); lest he cry against you to the Lord, and it be sin in you" (24:15). Because he is weak and you are strong, it is unjust to take advantage of him or to stand by and permit someone else to do so. It is sin! But you can't legislate morality, can you? Apparently Dueteronomy thought so: "When you gather the grapes of your vineyard, you shall not glean it afterward; it shall be for the sojourner, the fatherless and the widow" (24:21). Allen Wood Family Reunion Held Saturday The Allen Wood, Sr., family held its reunion Saturday evening at the Raeford-Hoke swimming ' pool. A picnic dinner was enjoyed by those present, seated at small tables at the pool side. The tables were covered with checked cloths of green and yellow and centered with small baskets of summer flowers. After the meal, swimming and conversation were enjoyed by the group. Special guests were Mrs. Anne Page and Miss Lillie May Phelps, both of Raeford. Those attending from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Craig Wood and daughter Deborah of Thomasville, Marion Wood of Charlotte, Mr. and Mrs. David Wood and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wood of Burlington, and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Wood and son Mark of Newton. THURSDAY, JULY 30. 1981 Read John 14:25-31 The salesman showed me three shirts, all differently priced. I could not decide which one to buy. Appealing to him I asked. "What are the differences among them?" He pointed to the most expensive one and said, "This one will launder better and will last longer." Then he added. "You see, sir. you get what you pay for!" 1 left the shop reflecting ruefully on my world, a world in which I get what I pay for. Then I remembered that while it is true that 1 get what I pay for. it is equally true that I cannot get all 1 need by being in a position to pay for it. There are things that money cannot buy. and some of them are among the most important things in the world. Peace is something which the people of the world constantly seek . but peace cannot be bought with money. "Peace," said Jesus in his farewell words to the disciples, "is my parting gift to you." A gift! Then it is free. It does not depend on money, work, academic attain ment. It is a gift, freely given. It does not matter who we are. what we are. where we are. To us Jesus gives the gift of peace. PRAYER: Dear Jesus, open our ears and our hearts to hear Your word of peace for us. Amen. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Real peace is a matter of faith, -copyright -THE UPPER ROOM --George Sails (England) I _ SUPPORT ? YOUR HOKE COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD Volunteers Trained and Equipped To Serve You. Health Watch What To Do About Ear Problems It's the middle of the summer, and you're beginning to believe it's the end of the summer for you ... You have an earache. There are many causes for pain in the ear. One of the most common, par ticularly in summer, is n infection of the outer ear which is sometimes caused by swimming in contami nated water. This earache is often called "swimmer's ear." This min or ear infection can lead to more serious infections which can dry dock anyone for days at a time. Symptoms are pain (particularly when the ear is pulled), itching and discharge. Medical attention is required. Trying to knock the water out of your ears after you come out of the pool or off the boat will help, but most likely will not affect the "Things i That | Matter" by Luclen Coleman DEATH OF AN EAGLE Some people are like oysters. Others are more like eagles. The oyster enjoys complete eco nomic and social security. He dwells in quiet insolation in his house of shell, protected from other animals and other oysters. No risks, no challenges, no hassles. The only thing lacking in the dark safety of his sanctuary is television. When he gets hungry, the oyster need only open up his shell and the food rushes in without his even having to reach for it. The eagle is an entirely different kind of animal. He has to go out and buijd his house on windy mountain crags, where danger and impending disaster threaten him every day. He can't just sit in his nest. For food, he must fly through miles of rain, snow, and wind, high above forest and desert and through towering mountain passes. A few days ago, an eagle died. His name was Terry Fox. You might remember him as the voung man who, after losing his right leg to cancer, attempted to run coast to-coast across Canada to raise money for cancer research. Just four years ago, Terry could have become an oyster. He was a first-year university student, al ready an accomplished athlete, when he went to a doctor with pains in his leg. Three days later, his leg was amputated. No longer able to run. or even walk, he became just a thin boy in a wheelchair. Then, challenged by the example of a one-legged man who had run in the New York Marathon. Terry went into training again. And, on April 12, 1980. he began his "Marathon of Hope" across Cana da. He was unable to complete his run, but he did attain his goal. After 4Vj months and 3,300 miles of running, in constant pain from the chafing of his artificial leg. Fox fell victim to cancer once again. By this time, though, his courageous determination had caught the ima gination of his fellow countrymen. He was named Canadian of the Year by The Canadian Press. His government awarded him its high est civilian honor, the Order of Canada. More importantly, his "Marathon of Hope" raised S24 million for cancer research. Death claimed Terry Fox when he was just 22. An untimely death, some would say. But. then. Terry was an eagle, not an oyster. Oysters die without ever having lived. droplets of water that have mixed with the wax deeper in your ear canal. One preventive step you can take toward avoiding this minor disor der is to keep a nose dropper filled with V* white kitchen vinegar and '/? rubbing alcohol. Put a few drops in each ear immediately after you come out of the water and let the solution drain out. The vinegar increases the acid in your ear canal and thus helps guard against growth of fungi and bacteria. The alcohol serves as a drying agent by displacing the water inside the ear, and acts as an antiseptic once the ear is dry. Earaches in the middle ear often follow respiratory infections. Germs in the nose and mouth move into the middle ear causing the infection. Medical attention is re quired for all middle ear infections. Do not put cotton swabs, hairpins, matches, or anything else in the ear. Insects also may get trapped inside the ear. If the insect is alive and buzzing, put several drops of warm oil (baby, mineral or olive oil) into the ear to kill the insect. This is the only time putting oil into the ear is justified. Go to the doctor to have the insect removed. Other small objectives trapped inside the ear also need medical attention for removal. The only possible exception is paper or cotton, if it is clearly visible outside the ear canal. One attempt to remove it may be carefully made with tweezers. See a doctor to make Accent on Agriculture The federal estate tax has a significant effect upon the well being of the nation's farm families. Although the tax is the smallest source of federal revenue, it is perhaps the largest problem for farm heirs. For example, some heirs must sell part or all of the farm just to pay the estate taxes. Other heirs face difficulties if they elect to value the farm property (generally land) based upon its productive value as farmland rather than its highest and best use as a commercial or residential development. Farm widows also frequently have difficulty proving their contri bution to the farming operation when the Internal Revenue Service attempts to include the entire value of the property in the estate of the deceased husband. Although the economic burdens of the estate tax was eased some what by the Tax Reform Act of 1976 and the Revenue Act of 1978, the reform provided no permanent remedy for the increasingly heavy taxation of farm estates whose major asset -- land -- is highly inflated. In addition, special use valuation which was designed as an answer to estate tax problems for agriculture, has become so entangled in the regulatory efforts of the Internal Revenue Service that some estates have foregone its application en tirely. Legislation has been introduced in Congress that would allow a greater measure of estate tax relief. Still other legislation would com pletely repeal the estate tax. Farm ers believe that estate tax reform is the management of the problem, but that repreal is the solution. It is ironic to suggest that estate tax repeal would be a boom to non-farm investors. On the con trary. the presence of the tax has caused many farm heirs in the past to sell a portion of the estate just to pay the estate taxes. certain all ot it has been removed. The North Carolina Medical Society cautions: do not put water or oil into the ears to attempt to flush out the object. This may cause the object to swell and make removal even more difficult. Bleeding from the ear is a medical emergency. Do not try to stop the flow ot blood. Cover the ear loosely with a bandage or cloth to catch the flow of blood and go promptly to the doctor or a hospital emergency room. Banks' Boards Approve, Recommend Merger The boards of directors ol Southern National Corporation and Forsyth Bank and Trust Co. ap proved and recommended to their shareholders a merger of Forsyth Bank and Trust Company of Vets Corner Veterans should remind their families that burial in a Veterans Administration national cemetery is open to any veteran who has been discharged under other than dishonorable conditions, the VA said today. Although the law doesn't pro vide for grave site reservations, a veteran can make things easier for his surviviors by expressing a desire to be buried in a national cemetery, keeping military service records accessible and verifying eligibility at any VA office. To be eligible for burial, military service must have been for other than training purposes. Reserve or national guard personnel who do not meet those requirements, but who die as a result of their active duty or training, may also be eligible. Service members who die on active duty are also eligible. Burial is available to an eligible veteran's widow, widower, minor children, and, under special cir cumstances, unmarried adult chil dren. When a veteran or dependent dies, the documents verifying eligibility should be presented to the funeral director handling the burial. The funeral director then contacts the national cemetery director to determine eligibility and space availability. Of the 108 national cemeteries, 58 have grave space available, 47 are closed and three are under con struction or design. A closed cemetery means it is not available for initial interments. Those who have a spouse or dependent buried in a closed cemetery may still be buried in that family grave site. Once eligibility and space are determined, the VA will open the grave, handle the burial, furnish a headstone or marker and provide perpetual care and maintenance. National cemeteries listed as full and closed may have sites available in the future through expansion, removal or obstructions or the cancellation of reserved space. Reservation were permitted uniil 1962. Questions regarding burial in a national cemetery or other VA burial benefits can be answered by the nearest VA cemetery or regional office. The Regional Of fice in Winston-Salem, may be reached by dialing toll-free, 1-800-642-0841. Our freedom Safeguards \bur Freedom Winston - Salem with and into Southern National Bank of North Carolina in Lumberton. The agreement calls tor an exchange of .7583 shares of Southern National Corporation stock for each share of the Forsyth Bank stock outstanding. This ex change is equivalent to SI 8.39 market value for each share of the Forsyth Bank stock outstanding. The combined resources of the two institutions are expected to be approximately S750.000.000 with 77 branches in 34 counties. This merger is subject to the approval of the shareholders and regulatorv authorities. LAW For Laypersons (Written by Charles E. Friend. Professor of Law. Campbell College School of Law for the North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers and distributed as a public servke.l The North Carolina General Assembly has recognized the need to provide measures to prevent cruelty to animals. One measure adopted by the General Assembly allows County Board of Commis sioners to appoint animal cruelty investigators who have the power to investigate reports of cruelty to animals and. in some cases, also the power to take an animal away from its owner who has mistreated it. Such a provision, however, does not provide for any punishment tor the person who mistreats an ani mal. As you might expect. North Carolina does have a law making the cruel treatment of animals unlawful, and a rather still punish ment may be given anyone who violates the law. North Carolina's Cruelty to Animals statute provides that it any person shall willlully overdrive, overload, wound, injure, torture, torment, deprive of necessary sus tenance. cruelly beat needlessly mutjjate or kill any useful beast, fowl or animal, that person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars, imprisonment lor the more than six months, or both. In addition, if any person shall cause or procure an animal to be mis treated under the statute, that person also shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punishable in a like manner. We hear so much today about peoples' rights in our society; at least we have now granted some rights to our animals. The provi sion for animal cruelty investigators and the provision against cruelty to animals work hand in hand to provide protection tor animals which cannot protect themselves. The latter statute will allow an investigator to stop the mistreat ment very quickly, and the former statute will punish the offender. "This article is written as a matter of general interest only. If " not to he construed as legal advice, and you should not rely on the statements made in the ar"^ i!) oovern\our actions m any case. If you have a question or problem, you should contact an attorney.
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