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i i! * li 1 - Page THE KINGS MOUNTAIN HERALD. KINGS MOUNTAIN. N. C. Thursday, April 8, 1971 Th Ul Legislative Summary In th|e teeth n: a lovely spring blizzard the 1971 Assembly t.iday completed its 53rd woekrlay s s- eion, in unwonted snowy splen dor. During four out of Hie last 'five legislatures this won’’1 liavc marked at least the liaif-way r-oint in the biennial deliheralive doings. The 1969 se.s.sion, hovMiv- er. retiuired 121 w ekday meet- ' ings to grind to a weary oonelu- sion, and a like fate may await the current Assembly, though it is ircally too early to tell. A? of today this legislature has amassed the following vital sta tistics; A total of .S70 bills an 1 resol utions has been introduced, .52.S in the House an<i 342 in I he Sen ate. Of these introductions, 710 have been public bills and 160 lo cal bills. 120 laws have been ratified and 36 resolutions approved. Of the ratified list, 51 havt' been public acts anl 66 local acts. The perspective of recent leg islatures lends seme meaning to th.se numbors. Local Itill volume c.antinues to run for below nor mal, as it has all year. About IS'; of the 1971 introductions have lieen local bills; at the cor- rospomling sta;e of the last five .sessions this fig; re averaged al most 1')';. Appropriately, the nuir.lM r of ratified local acts is ru.nnin'.r (piite low, 66 this year, or w 'll under half the average number at this date in other re cent sessions. tally oif blls that have b'^en killed of laws providing for mil by unfavorable committee or • mental protection and resource j |9||1qJ[1 A Qalllvl floor action. At this reading, management have now been ,en- more than 20 bills have been fi- j aioted. H 33 - Ch. 103 moves up nally laid to rest this session af-' from Novearber 1, 1973 to Jan- tor suffering mortal wounds. | uary 1, 1973 the final reporting , , , ^ , I date for the study now in prog- Looking beyond the numbi rs, a concerning comprehensive I rou,h notion of the progress of the State’s estuar- 4U/V >*71 A oozvvM.KItv j'krs *« iKrv nlAoriArl ^ ^ Gan Receive Income Help I the '71 Assembly can be gleaned by examining several areas that ; liavc be,on the center of attention ii urihg the first two months of I the session. Ily contrast, a bumper crop of pc'.iiic bills is ripening this year. 710 public bills have 'been intro duced so far. Ths is Wicll aheati of the av -rage rate for the five secdons of the ’60’s as of -the 53r(l dry 1.503 bills) and, for llial matter, far ahead of the p.'are.sl competitor (562 bills in '91)7). Knactment of public legis lation is moving along at about the usual pac’, the 5-1 public acts ralii icd to date being very much of a mid'.'ling figure. As some bills succeed, others m St inevitably fail. Tbits, ano ther indication of the progress of a legislative se.ssion lies in the TAXATION — Prominent a- mong the new laws that have been placed on the statutes al- i ready this y.oir is the local op- ies — essentially correcting an error made in a 1969 statute. S 113 • Ch. Ill is a more sub stantial piece of l. gislation that strengthens the legal status of '. ownstrea-m water users who wish to us: a streo-m channel as Small farmers in every corner of North Carolina have at least one opportunity to expand their inicome. The Agriculittjral Extension Ser vice has identified olcer a doeren crops which can be grown with Mtitle expense on a small acre- money by selling fru-lts and veg eitiables to neji-rby markets. -Extension specialists and a- gents have pul together a set . rcjtmmendations for small .'arimers, which they are calling ■'North Carclinn's Li.mitcri Re- ;aurccE I’rrgra-m.” F.irmers who .lie .sea citing for more income arc urged to visit their county cx- rn-ion acent to got mere de-lail.o on the program. a conduit to transport water | age. Most d the crops do rtciuire stored behind an upstream dam. This new law is the first of a it ion sales tax package (in volv-1 proposals relating to I ing three related bills) that was . regional w-ater supply, , prcmpti'M by the -recent and un- sponsored by the IL gislative Re- antlcipated Supreme Court de-, ^^^rch Commission Two more cision invalidating the 1969 op-l^^„g package will be on tional sales tax law. F^rst to pass - Senate calendar next week— was a law directing the Cornmis-1 establishing a revolving ■c r.r ovoniie n ir. s r ii e I to aid localises in planning regional water systems, and the other strengthening the author- EUMINATE YOUR HANGUPS WITH THE CONVENIENCE OF AN ELECTRIC CLOTHES DRYER. RUTHERFORD ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION FOREST CITY, N. C. • LINCOLNTON • BESSEMER aTY • MORGANTON • CHERRYVILLE • MARION sioner or Revenue to idistrlbute | the net proceeds on hand of the local sales tax back to the coun ties and municipalities, as of the Supreme Court decision had not been -handed down (S 129- Ch. 23). Nc.xt came th|e most newsworthy of tliese enactments, the new optional sales tax law designed to rep-lac,e the one that was invalidated (S SO-Ch. 77). Last came a stopgap act to al low the counties and nvu-nicipali- ties that had imposed a tax un der the '969 law to take em,er- gency steps to cope with the de ficits and other fiscal problems caused by the Court djecision (H 73-Ch. lOS). One other tax law has receiv ed final approval so far, H 103- Ch. 109, -which entitles metropol itan sewerage districts to th,e same refunds of State sales and use taxes as other local govern ments now regeive. Almost 50 other bills affecting the tax laws are now under consideration in the Finance Committees. Thwe include comprehensive, ' largely j technical measures (such as a I-proposed general revision of the ! State’s property tax laws); some highly charged political issues (such as proposed repeals of the soft drink tax and the 1969 to bacco and ;gas tax increases); and a host of small-to-medium revisions in tax exemptions, de ductions and procedures. A num ber of these bills may simply wi ther away in committee; others will require consfderable s.eason- ing. In any event their collective fate will probably remain -unset tled for some time to icome. ity of the State lEbard of Health to revkw propos,ed public water supply systems. A Senate bill to stiffen penal ties for highway littering has passed both houses in varying form.9 and is now back in the S.'nate for consideration of House amendments (S SR). Two bills to make permanent the lat eral seaward boundaries of the State have passed the Senate aiDd are in| House committee (S 234 and S 235), and a bill to per mit residents with fishing licen ses from neighboring states to fish in multi-state lakes 'has pas sed both houses (H 297). Other early session conservation and a fair amount of hand labor, however. A)t/ong the crops being sug gested for farmers with limited resources are pickling cucumbers, trellised or staked tomatoes, pep pers, pole beans, okra, strawber ries, and Christmas trees. Other posslbiWillies include feeder pigs and manufactured milk. Eixtension workers ato my that a well planned home garden can be worth $500 to the average farm family. Furtbermore, home gardeners can sometimes earn acted. These include laws con- cernirtg unmarked State cars, a 70 mph speed limit for inter state and conirollej access high ways, tawing of vehicles on county property, probationary driver licenses, regulation of farm vehicles, and various other driv er regulations. (S 25 - Ch. 3; S 68 - Ch 15; S 70 - Ch. 55; S 105- Ch. 107; H 25 - Ch. 78; -H '34 - Ch. a09; H 141 - Ch. 79; H 159 - Ch. 42; H '88 - Ch. 99; H 232; H 295 - Ch. 120). In addition, at least nine motor vehicle bills have bit the dust and breathe no Extension workers s:iy it Ls pos- s 'ne lu ,. m .in . : i of staked -tomntcet. Strawhcrrii" can bring a farm family a.s muuh as $1,100, [K>le beans $500, pldrl- ing cucumbers and pelf-pcrs $1(X), and oltra $230. In addition, a goad farmer cen ff Ciiilized is Look Fof Season RALEIGH — Spring fashions for women have the ’’eivilizel" look. Thi.s is the term designers coin ed for the cln.ssie, .soft and feinli- i>ine .slyli's that are the look of this .season. A I Wbait do civilized olathes leflL''' ] like? Harriet Tuttcrow, extension clothing speciali-rt. North Caro lina St-a'te University, says “the term would include shirtdresses, blazers, longer Jacket lengths, ami skirts tih'd are made in soft i fabrics and tliut feature soft de tails and lines." Some of tihe be.st .'«mall farm o|)iK)rtunitii'.s -in vbe mountains are said to be tomatixs, straw berries, and Christmas lret*s. Piedmont farmers have opportuni ties in pickling cucumbcTS, pole beans, okra and vianufactured I expect to get $5(K) worth of vego- milk. Coa.stal PlainTarmers have| fact, you may wi.sh to make your tables from a ono-atTe home gar- iiuome Ojoportunities in .straw-.own ac('e.-«omos, using suedo, den, and ett-rn $()(K) per year from berries, okra, pok' beans, pickling beads, rojK?, wood or other hand- a six-sow brood herd. cucumbeis and tomatue.s. ' craft items. Drc.ssi's tvave slightly fHtcc' bodices; skirls have some fuH- lu's.s. U'ligth for day wear Ls a or Ju.st below the knee; i-t’s long er for evening. Fahriis arc p.-edominan-tly knits; jirints and geometric designs are .stylish. Accessories for the civilized look empliasizc the natural. In management bills are now being j more — a mixed bag of propos- Toviewed in eommitte;e. But the big push on the environmental front lies shortly ahead. The Governor’s long-awaited environ mental message aiDi package bill is now anticipated -within the next two weeks. Study com mission bills on surface mining and pesticide controls are also expected to be introduced very shortly. When these major bills (pnd the companion appropria tions requests) are in hand, the committrp work on environment al protection and resource man agement will move into high ■rear. ’TRAFFIS LAW AND HIGH WAY SAFETY — The ’71 As sembly has 'begun to make some inroads on the usual spate of traflfre lliw and 'highway safety proposals before it. Of more than ’The 165 bills introduced on the sub- THE EWIRONM'ENT first two of an anticipated flood I ject, eleven have now been .en- i>tv. John h. Doe. 1500 M-aln •-'Itrest. Anytown, H.S.A. Mrs or J arte L. Doe ’gygtTaht ‘ If a 0 000 000 OOON:. „ m/m mm Now it’s official. Now one of the safest investments in the world brings you new and higher returns. Now your U.S. Savings Bonds pay the highest interest in history: a full 5 per cent when held to maturity of 5 years and 10 months. (4% the first year; 5.20% thereafter to maturity.) Previously, these Bonds earned you only 41^4% if you held them for seven years. The new interest began June 1, 1969. So all of the Bonds you own, no matter when you bought them, have been collecting higher interest since that time. Those Bonds are still replaced if lost, stolen or burned. You can still buy them through Payroll Savings or the Bond-a-Monlh plan. Regardless of your other invest ments, can you think of any easier, better, or safer way to build a nest egg for yourself? It’s nice to know that you are doing a little something for Uncle Sam, too. The $52 billion in U.S. Savings Bonds now outstanding in the hands’ of millions of Americans go a long way toward keeping your country financially strong. There never was a better time to take stock in America. There’s a man the place where you work who can start yo'u on the Payroll Sav ings Plan right now, Bonds are safe. If lost, stolen, or destroyed, ■we replace them. Wlicn needed, they can be cashed at your bank. Tax may be deferred until redemption, /.nd always remember. Bonds are a proud way to savo. Tdk© stock in America With higher paying US Savings Bonds. als concorninig chemical tests for idrunk drivers, mud flaps for 2- ton trucka, reduced speeding pen alties, accident reporting by auto repair shops, and special provis ions for antique cars. (S 80, S 111, S 202, H 26, H 122, H '42, H .143, H 164, H '65). Another half-dozen or so bills on this sub ject have passed muster in one house. OTHER SUBJECTS — Final approvel 'has also been given (among others) to meas'jres re vising teachers’ and State em ployees’ retirement benefits, brin ging the NC meat inspection law in line with Federal require ments, allowing IS-year-oI'.ls to donate blood and consent to medical treatment, and increas ing peremptory challenges allow ed the State in capital cases. (S 88 — Ch. 30; S 232 — Ch 117; S 233 — Ch. 118- H 15 — Oh. 10; H 160 — Ch. 54; H 163 — Ch. 35; H 183 — Ch. 80; H 235 — Ch. 75). Last rites have 'been spoken over 'bills coneeirning liquor by the drink. State aid to commer cial carrier airports, reviving the office of constable, and prohibi ting public employee strikes, a- mong others. (S 97, H 34 H 60, H 99). And major bills concern ing abortion consent. Congress ional redistricting, minimum wa ges, 18-year-old voting and open public meetings have received the stamp of approval of one house (S 42, H 2, H 5. H 18, H 110. CRINKLE PATENT SPRINGS INTO ACTION! If you dig bold hunks of heel, soaring flaps, belt-buckled straps . . . and tike 'em all sUcked-up in crinkle patent... then you’ve come to the right place this season. CoMiE *7) seen m Sevontean ABERDEEN in Red,) Bluet uppers. CINNAMON in Red, Black crinkle patent uppers, $13. ■>1 Use Your Charge Card McGinnis Department Store PHONE 739-3116 iS, BATTLEGROUND Clark Tire & Auto Supply 407 S. BATTLEGROUND PHONE 739-6456 GOOSSWCAn WHITEWaLL OFFER 4-PLY NYLON CORD “All-Weather IS;” Tire MOST COMPACTS Comets, Corvairs, Falcons, Darts, Specials and Valiants 4 plus $1.76 Fed. Ex. Tax per tire. 6.50x13 tubeless. No Trade Needed. MEDIUM SIZE CARS Camaros, Chevrolets, Chevy IIs, F*B58> Fairlanos, Ambassadors, Corvettes, Rebels, Plymoutbs and Tempests FOR plitt $2.14 to $2.32 Fed. Ex. Tax per tire. 7.75x15, 7.75x14, or 8.25x14 tubeless, no trade needed LARGER CARS Buic1(s, Fords, Dodgns, Mnrcvirys, Pontiacs, Oldsmobilcs, T-Birds FOR plus $2.50 to $2.54 Fed. Ex. Tax per tire. 8.55x14 or 8.55x15 tubeless, no trade needed • Clean sidewall design, radial darts on shoulder • TTiple-tcinpered nylon cord construction • Buy now at these low prices OFFER ENDS SAT. NIGHT 2 WAYS TO CHARGE USE OUR RAIN CHECK PROGRAM Because of an expected heavy demand for Goodyear tires, we may run out of somh sizes during this offer, but we will be happy to order your size tire at the advertised price and issue you a rain chock for future delivery of the merchandise. ^Starred Locations Do Not Honor Bapk Ccpdil Cards, GOODYEAR—THE ONLY MAKER OF POLYGLAS«TIRES »)' ojLe
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