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Congressman L. H. FOUNTAIN ' Reports j 3S TO THE PEOPLE FROM ROANOKE RIVER TO VIETNAM One recent day — a fairly typi cal day — I was present at two events vastly different but im mensely important to us in the Second District. The subjects were the Roa noke River and Vietnam. I flew down early that morn ing to Roanoke Rapids to a hear ing called by the Army Engin eers to see if it would be fea sible to dredge a barge channel from Wllliamston to the Roa noke Rapids-Weldon area. Arguments expressed in favor of the project were impressive. A spokesman for a chemical firm, said a barge channel could re duce transportation costs by 50 percent in 15 years. The dramatic savings that a waterway to the coast would make possible were also empha sized by dther industrialists, businessmen, public officials and civic leaders. Ihose savings to industry can easily be translated into benefits for a large portion of Eastern North Carolina. Cheaper trans portation costs mean increased production for existing plants, encouragement for new industry and more jobs for the region. Jobs are the key to any econom ic progress. Even if the study should indi cate an acceptable benefits to cost ratio, it would be some time before the channel could actual ly be dredged. But if the En gineers recommended that the project be carried out, I will do everything I can to get Congress to authorize it and thereafter ap propriate the necessary funds. Even under the most favor able circumstances, however, these matters are regretfully long and drawn out. After attending the Roanoke Rapids meeting, I flew back to Washington to hear General Westmoreland’s stirring speech before a joint session of Con . gress. Most Americans will, agree with his statement that the war in Vietnam can be carried to a victorious conclusion if we main tain our resolve. That is the key: our resolve. As a nation, we have always prided ourselves on seeing a job through. To see this one through, we must give our troops every ounce of support they need. And that indudes our resolve above alL Of course, that resolve also means, among other things, do ing whatever needs to be done on land, sea and in the air. Following the Westmoreland speech to Congress, I attended a White House luncheon and further briefing by the General with several Committees of Congress, the Cabinet and a number of Governors. Although on that occasion he gave us a good deal of detailed information about the war, he still emphasized the need for a united country. Reports from Hanoi, he said, indicate that North Vietnam is putting con siderable hope on the lack of or failure of our resolve. We of course cannot let that happen. To top off that particular day, after the White House briefing, I flew back to the Second Dis trict and spoke to the Tarboro Junior Chamber of Commerce. When you look for the most room and the smoothest ride and the best value, you’ll end up with a Chevrolet wagon everytime. Top left: Chevy II Nova Station Wagon. Foreground: 'Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon. Top right: Chevelle Malibu Station Wagon. Chevrolet Impala, roomiest in its class. While extra roominess is perhaps the best reason for buying a Chevrolet wagon, consider, also, these bonuses: Body by Fisher, Chevrolet dependability, flush-and-dry rocker panels and Magic-Mirror finish. Chevelle Malibu, smoother, quieter ride. A Malibu not only gives you a Full Coil suspension ride, but the body mountings are double-cushioned. And Chevelle carries plenty. It opens wide. 54.6 inches, to be exact, 28.5 inches high. Flip the second seat down and you've got 86 cubic feet of cargo space for all your gear. Chevelle was built to take a lot. Chevy II Nova, best equipped for the money. All-vinyl upholstery is standard. Flush-and-dry- rocker panels that clean themselves are standard. Separate panels beneath each fender to inhibit rust are standard. Mono-Plate rear suspension to smooth the ride is standard. Price? Below standard. See your Chevrolet dealer during his Camaro Pacesetter Sale Special buys on Camaro Sport Coupes and Convertibles specially equipped with: 250-cubic-inch Six, (155 hp • Deluxe steering wheel • Bumper guards • Whitewall tires • Wheel covers • Wheel opening moldings • Striping along the sides • Extra interior brightwork • And, at no extra cost during the sale, special hood stripe and a floor shift for the 3-speed transmission! SALE SAVINGS, TOO, ON SPECIAL LY EQUIPPED FLEETSIDE PICKUPS (Model CS 10934). Chevrolet's greater worth is another reason you get H that sure feeling S munity Chevrolet Company, mw**T*~ y , Mr •/ 7 Maysville, N. C. Manufacturer's license No. IfO
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