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PAGE 2 THE TRIBUNAL AID WRIMISDAY, MARai 27, 1974 'Pk . V5^ outreach Human Resources in Action in North CaroUna by Jim Burns A&T Readying Modern $1.7 Million Cafeteria , r i- „ nn fpraP and .supporting documents are This column of (luestions and answjis on teueiai Human Rcsourccs in rotor those wiio cannot Action - that's wliat the attord to pay tor the some 1500 eye clinics being services to the Division, held across the state this The clinics arc staffed by year bv the Division of ophthalmogists in addition Services for the Blind are to the staff nurses. An all about. optician is at the clinic to The Division, local health provide eyeglasses for departments. Lions clubs, those who need them, local social services depart- Many ot the clinics are ments and private provi- held in local health GREENSBORO - With its One of the unpleasan- $1,7 million ultra modern 'ries which plagued the student dining center thousands of former A&T nearing completion, offi- students was waiting in cials, at A&T State lengthy lines during ad- University view the facility verse weather, as "one of the finest of its That will now be a thing ■■ of the past, as the one tax matter.s is provided by the local office of the U,S. Internal Revenue Service and is published as a public service to taxpayers. The column answers questions for returning used serving frequently asked by taxpayers, trays to the kitchen.' *Four serving lines q jf which can accommodate up expectinpr a refund and you tile your return in March, you will get your refund sooner? to 2,700 persons per hour. For the cooks and dishwashers, there are such conveniences as an A. Yes. Because fewer tax payers file in March than the ^ ... . ■ , n , , • peak filinpr month of April, the This is the fulfillment of feature of the new facility IS eight-foot rotary baking irs is able to process your re- a long dream here at the an elaborate enclosed oven with a number of turn and issue your refund university," said John commons which will serve individual shelves, steam Zeigler, vice chancellor for as the area for waiting, operated garbage can affairs, as several The commons will be washers, service elevators. fiscal knots of workmen put the equipped with lounge automatic food compactors, finishing touches to the furniture and the waiting and high speed food quicker at this time. Of course, your return must contain no mistakes that would delay processing. dors of eve services are all department buildings and building before turning it period will be softened by disposals near the conveyor come credit? Q. Can anyone under 65 ever qualify for the retirement involved in the clinics that public health nurses assist are designed to prevent the Division s nurses in blindness and conserve or screening, restore sight where possi- Equipment for the clinics ble for thousands of in many cases has been low-income North Carolin- donated by local Lions ians. clubs. Dr. Bill Waters, recently Not only are the clinics appointed director of the designed to discover and prises Division of Services for the diagnose eye problems but Blind says, “If you have to also to see that follow-up be blind. North Carolina is treatment is provided, the best place to be." He The Division last year was referring of course to purchased 15,612 pairs of the many services provided glasses; purchased treat- for the visually-impaired ment, hospitalization, and citizens of this state. He surgery for 8,991 clients; should know because he is and provided 4,721 follow- blind and has been in the up visits for glaucoma past a recipient of many of control, the services of the Division In addition to the prior to joining the staff. Division of Services for the Dr. Waters estimates Blind clinics, the Division that approximately 50 of Health Services operated percent of all blindness 24 glaucoma-diabetic could be prevented if screening clinics in 27 discovered early and treat- counties. These clinics ed properly. conducted 17,500 examina- Most blindness and tions during the past year, visual impairment can be This Division also screened prevented in pre-school age 4,200 persons in mass children by early detection glaucoma-diabetic screen- and treatment. ing clinics in three other The three leading causes counties, of blindness are cataracts, and diabetic Association tor sportation Institute, the Bline composed of State University, over to A&T. piped in AM and FM belts. The kitchen floor is Students who have been music. covered with Tennessee anxiously awaiting the call Other distinguishing fea- marble, to move to their new tures in the 47,000 square Designed by Greensboro building as well as those foot building include: architect, W. Edward who will operate the food *A special elevator and Jenkins, of Greensboro, the state service, will be in for a restroom facilities for dining center if of modern P‘‘Jf;';f^„";™;htofteac\erT and number of pleasant sur- handicapped persons. architectural design. From poi;,e„en. Automated conveyors the outside, the building Remember, if you are eligi- resembles three hexagons ble to claim the retirement in A. Yes. If you are under 65, you may qualify for the retire ment income credit if you re ceive retirement income from a public retirement system, such as those set up for Federal, local government em- Phi Delta Kappa Elects Officers - Lochra President fitted into a puzzle. GREENSBORO - A.P. Lochra, dean of student services for Guilford Tech nical Institute, was elected president of the Triad North Carolina Field Chap ter of Phi Delta Kappa. He succeeds Nelson Wallace, GTI vice president. Other officers elected were Owen Lewis, public information director, Greensboro Public Schools, vice president for pro grams; Dr. Marion Blair, associate director, Tran- A&T vice come credit, you can have the , , . IRS compute it for you. See In addition to the mam yQ^- ^ax form instructions and dining area, which accom- Schedule R for details. modates 900 diners, and th ^ , , , I 1. ij Q- I divorced and have cus- lower commons, the build- ^y ^hild. Can I take ing also has a balcony area advantage of the lower tax which can seat an additio nal 150 persons. All of the areas ar rates for “heads of household” or must I file as a single tax payer? A. Generally, you can file as a head of household if you meet the following require ments: 1) You must be unmarried on the last day of your tax year. 2) You must maintain a household and contribute over half the cost of maintaining it. 3) Your unmarried child must live with you in the household you maintain as the principal residence of both you and your child. The child need not be your dependent. Q. What are some checks I can make to avoid an error on my return? A. To insure the prompt proc essing of your return, you should check the following be fore sending your return: (1) be sure all your mathematical computations are correct; (2) be sure you use the correct tax table or tax rate schedule; (3) be sure you use the peel-off label (with any name or ad dress corrections) from the cover of your tax forms pack age; (4) be sure that your re turn is signed and dated; joint returns must have the signa tures of husband and wife; and (5) be certain all W-2 Forms Q. What form should I use to compute my child care deduc tion? A. IRS Form 2441, “Expenses for Household and Dependent Care Services,” or equivalent computation detail should be submitted with your return, if you deduct child care expenses. Use the order blank on the back of your tax form package to obtain a copy or request one at a local IRS office. IRS Publications 503, “Child Care and Disabled Dependent Care,” describes the require ments for the deduction. It’s available free by also using the order blank. Q, I noticed there arc two places on the 1973 Federal in come tax return to check off tax dollars to the Presidential Election Campaign Fund. Did you make a mistake? A. No. On the 1973 returns, taxpayers have the opportu nity to check off $1 ($2 if mar ried filing jointly) for 1)73 and, if they did not check off on their 1972 return, this may be done on the 1973 return also. Q. I don’t live in a county. Do I still have to fill in this block on my tax return? A. Yes, you must fill in the block. But see your tax form instructions for information on what to do in these circum stances. Tennis Lessons Offered inducted at the recent meeting at GTI. They are completely air conditioned. Harry Millner, Jimmy When the new facility is Williams, Joe Sharpe, Dr. occupied in the near future, Alfonso Gore, William the present dining hall, Bryant and Murph Os- Murphy Hall, is scheduled borne. tie converted into a Phi Delta Kappa is an Student Development and international professional Service Center, to house starting April 9. Classes Howard Bradner instruct- fraternity for educational the many functions of will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. ing. The course will consist leaders. student services. on Tuesday and Wednes- of 8 class sessions. HIGH POINT - Beginner tennis lessons sponsored by the High Point Parks and Recreation Department will be held at Blair Park and McCain Park tennis courts day evenings at McCain Park. Miss Jackie Palmer will instruct. At Blair Park, classes will be held on Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m., with A minimal registration fee will be charged. Enrollment for Blair Park classes will be limited to the first 16 applicants. McCain Park enrollment will be limited to the first 12 applicants. glaucoma, retinopathy according u u „ Dr Waters Lions clubs across the state president for membership, In 1973 the Division helped finance these cli- Julius Fulmore, principal of provided 47,795 medical eye examinations with the vast majority being con ducted in the clinics. The recipient has a choice of This is Human Resources action, with both the public and private sector . , pulling together to allow whether he is examined at p^„p,e oiie of the chnics or by a be able to continue to see private provider in his office. Most of the clinics are held in areas where there are no private providers or only a few. Local social services departments determine if the people are indigent and the many wonders of life. 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We will appreciate your co-operation in this project as this area will be policed. IVe Want To Make You Happy! ^ A 1 A PROJECT OF THE DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS FOR PROGRESS
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