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EEE |) a AR ee Si in Te Being a citizen in the world A recent book entitled "Who Stole the News?" makes the point that newspapers and TV, in an effort to boost profits, are reporting less and less overseas news. The news media, it seems, follows the money. There's little desire to pay for news if the American consumer is not interested. So our newspapers provide us with a very restricted view of the wider world. } This fact is apparent to me every time I go abroad and sample the newspapers of other countries. There are exceptions, of course, but as a rule, foreign papers provide a much broader and deeper coverage of what is happening in the world than we get from the sound bites that are delivered to us. If you were able to keep up with what the leading South American dailies pro- vide their readers in the way of news coverage, analy- sis, literary studies, book reviews and general reflec- tion on the arts, you could become broadly educated person, well informed on a dozen fronts. An even more telling contrast is revealed when you compare the BBC "news Desk" with the CBS "Evening News." The difference is so striking that you have to wonder if both are reporting from the same plant. Earlier this year I made plans for a trip to Argentina. So for several months I scanned the papers and jour- nals for news of that country. There was nothing. Now that I have been there, I realize that reporters are miss- ing out on one of the most remarkable comeback sto- ries of the last decade. A society that lived through nightmarish years of internal violence and run away inflation, has become stabilized. Confidence is being reborn and an economic recovery, though still tenuous, is under way. i In general, we are indifferent to what is happening in-most of the rest of the world unless there is a catas- trophe of some magnitude or unless something bears upon what we consider to be our national interest. There are two segments of our society, however, which provide exceptions to that generalization. One of these is the investment sector which scans the globe for special opportunities or promising situations from a financial point of view. The recovery in Argentina has not escaped the attention of these investors. ~The other group is to be found in the churches REFLECTIONS on Religion and Life ® DONALD MITCHELL Interim Pastor, First Presbyterian Church which are keenly aware of conditions in a variety of overseas areas which rarely appear in the media. Their interest is related to their mission outreach and to the humanitarian projects which they support. : For instance, church sponsored work parties which go to Mexico or to Central American countries to find out first hand what life is like south of the Rio Grande. They certainly learn enough not to be taken in by the stereotypes projected by Ross Perot in his recent de- bate with Al Gore. One congregation I am familiar with has become well informed about conditions in the African country of Malowi. Now that's a place that Dan Rather is un- likely to highlight on the "Evening News." But cre- ative work is underway there in crop development, ir- rigation systems and soil conservation which could set a pattern for other African countries. Local church people know about these details because their gifts help to support these developments. Even though they may never travel abroad, this is the kind of outreach that qualifies many Christian peo- ple as world citizens. Their faith, rightly understood, provides them with a global view which goes beyond rhetoric and self seeking. Their concern is not to make profits but to give skills and resources so that the needs of others may be met. Through their involvement with this foreign coun- try, they have discovered far more about conditions there than they could ever learn from the news media. Perhaps that is the best way to get the real news from abroad. These are the best kind of citizens for our world today. Chip Cash in critical but stable condition Chip Cash, 23, has undergone five major operations since he suf- fered a fall from a tree stand on a November deer hunting trip. His grandmother, Mrs. Andy Huffstetler, said Chip appears to be slightly improved but he is listed in critical but stable condition in the said Huffstetler. Trauma Intensive Care Unit of Carolinas Medical Center. "He moved his eyes and smiled * but he has not been conscious. Doctors tell us to ask for prayer," Huffstetler said her daughter and son-in-law, Patti and Randy Cash, have been at the hospital around- the-clock and are by Chip's bedside as often as doctors permit. Because of severe bleeding from the accident, Chip has required 45- 50 blood transfusions, said the grandmother. Kings Mountain, a subsidiary of Thursday, December 9, 1993 -THE KINGS MOUNTAIN HERALD-Page 5A L ETT i Id From Page 4-A done what the people claim they should've done, maybe one of your family members would be gone. Chief Goforth wasn't just looking out for the offi- cers, he was trying to protect all. What would you rather have read about, a hostage? Or even worse, a small child being held with a gun to its little head? Don't get me wrong. I'm not meaning to be harsh, but you've got to stop and think. If there is any blame, blame the three with the mo- tive, for they knew what they had in mind. Kings Mountain, wake up! If every time something goes wrong, we're always blaming the police, you have to remember that police have hearts and family like everyone else. Have you ever stopped to think what it would be like to walk in their shoes? What would you have done any differently? Dot Teseniar DANIEL R. WILLIAMS Williams joins Home Savings Daniel R. Williams has been named Assistant Vice President/Commercial Loan Officer of Home Savings Bank in Security Capital Bancorp of Salisbury. Williams was formerly an Assistant Vice President/Branch Manager at Security Bank, another subsidiary of Security Capital. His new responsibilities include devel- oping commercial loans and de- posit relationships for the three Home Savings Bank branches in Kings Mountain, Gastonia and Bessemer City. Williams, who joined Security Capital in 1990, graduated from . the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. He is currently enrolled in a Certified Financial Planning program through the College of Financial ~ MUSIC... The Gift That Lasts A Lifetime! *Qualtity Band Orchestra Fretted Instruments *AMPs Key Boards *Sound Reinforcement Drums *Accessories “yy, HOWRE MUSIC COMPANY 929 East Garrison Blvd. Gastonia, N.C. 867-2359 Planning. LADIES’ FASHIONS & ACCESSORIES SALE 19.99 SELECTED MISSES’ SWEATERS Sale 19.99 Reg. 29.99 Misses’ braid trim tunic 25% OFF MISSES’ CAREER STIRRUP PANTS 25% - 33% OFF... SEMI-ANNUAL LINGERIE SALE Bras, briefs, bikinis, shapewear and daywear Sale prices effective through January 8th, 1994. 30% OFF ALL BODY SUITS From Hunt Club", Miss Erica , Modo, Currents” and more! 25% - 35% OFF... LEATHER & NON-LEATHER HANDBAGS REGULARLY OVER $20 Sale prices effective through December 24th. LADIES’ FASHIONS & ACCESSORIES 25% OFF 25% OFF SALE 3 FOR 9.99.. TOTES TOASTIES® SLIPPERS 25% OFF 25% OFF 25%.- 33% OFF... WOMEN'S OUTERWEAR SAVE ON ALL SAVE ON ALL SELECTED FASHION JEWELRY * SHEER CARESS, TOTAL SUPPORT, AND CONTROL TOP PANTYHOSE SALE 17.99 Reg. $5 ea Sale prices effective through December 24th. SAVE ON ALL SLEEPWEAR AND ROBES Sale prices effective through December 24th. ALFRED DUNNER® SPORTSWEAR JUNIOR JEANS AND BODYSUITS SAVE ON ALL MEN'S SPORTSWEAR MEN’S AND YOUNG MEN'S SILK SHIRTS MEN'S GOLF SWEATERS FROM 1Z0OD® AND PAR FOUR® Sale prices on Izod" golf sweaters effective through December 24th. LEVI’S® JEANS FOR MEN AND YOUNG MEN SAVE ON............... MEN'S DRESS & CASUAL SHOES YOUNG MEN'S FASHIONS MEN'S CLOTHING SAVE ON NOW 27.99 15% - 25% OFF... ALL STAFFORD® AND STAFFORD" EXECUTIVE DRESS SHIRTS Sale prices effective through January 15th, 1994. STAFFORD? CUSTOM FIT SUITS, SPORTCOATS AND TROUSERS MEN'S LEVI’'S® WRINKLE-FREE CHILDREN’S FASHIONS SAVE ON ALL....... DRESSES FOR GIRLS AND SUITS FOR BOYS 20% OFF ; PLAYWEAR FOR NEWBORNS 20% OFF INFANTS' & TODDLERS’ BLANKET SLEEPERS Sale prices effective through December 24th. PERFORMANCE PANTS MEN'S BASIC DENIM JEANS FROM TOWNCRAFT® Reg. 21.99 SAVE ON ALL STAFFORD® ROBES AND 20% OFF NEWBORN, INFANT & TODDLER GIRLS’ DRESSES $13 AND UP SLEEPSHORTS FROM THE 20% OFF 30% OFF SAVE ON ALL UNDERWEAR YOUNG MEN'S SWEATERS ORIGINAL ARIZONA JEAN CO. Sale prices effective through December 24th. ALL TOWNCRAFT® PAJAMAS ALL MEN'S SLIPPERS MEN'S TOWNCRAFT® 20% OFF NEWBORN, INFANT AND TODDLER BOYS’ DRESS UP 20% OFF ALL BARNEY” APPAREL AND PLUSH TOYS Sale 15.99 Reg. 19.99 Musical Barney ~ © The Lyons Group GIRLS’ LEE® JEANS AND BOYS’ LEVI'S® JEANS Sale prices effective through December 24th. SAVE ON ALL Cor SE 25% OFF 30% OFF SMALL LEATHER GOODS Sale prices effective through December 24th. 25% OFF TRAVEL ACCESSORIES 25% - 30% OFF... LADIES’ CAREER SWEATERS 25% OFF $20 AND UP SAVE ON SPORTSWEAR ALL WORTHINGTON® SWEATERS HUNT CLUB® CASUAL SAVE ON ALL ALL WOMEN'S CASUAL SHOES MEN'S SWEATERS FROM: Hunt Club”, SAVE ON ALL SALE 16.99 MEN’S SPORTSWEAR 25% OFF St. John's Bay" Jantzen”, Izod" SAVE ON ALL For Misses’, Petites’ and Women SAVE ON ALL SPORTSWEAR SAVE ON ALL JASON MAXWELL® CASUAL MEN'S LEVI’'S® SHIRTS Sale prices effective through December 25th. SAVE ON ALL MEN'S PLAID FLANNEL SHIRTS YOUNG MEN'S OUTERWEAR ALL YOUNG MEN'S CASUAL SLACKS Sale 16.99 Reg. $25. Bugle Boy” pleated front casual slacks ALL YOUNG MEN'S FASHION FLEECE MEN’S CLOTHING MEN'S HAGGAR® DRESS & CASUAL SLACKS MEN'S HAGGAR® SIMPLY FOR SPORTS SAVE ON ALL "20% - 25% OFF... ALL ATHLETIC FOOTWEAR CHILDREN’S FASHIONS 20% - 30% OFF... SESAME STREET® APPAREL SAVE ON GIRLS’ NEW MOVES® HOODED FLEECE TOP & STIRRUP PANTS USA OLYMPIC BRAND APPAREL FOR MEN AND WOMEN 36 usc 380 Sale prices effective through January 1st, 1994. 30% OFF ALL CHILDREN'S SLIPPERS FOR THE HOME IN PROGRESS FOR MEN AND WOMEN WHITE SALE Save on sheets. blankets, comforters. throws. pillows towels, bath accessories and more! Sale prices effective through January 15th, 1994, SAVE ON LUGGAGE FROM AMERICAN TOURISTER® Sale prices effective through December 24th. AND ACCESSORIES For Infants. Toddlers and Pre-school boys & girls Sesame Street” and the Sesame Street’ sign are trademarks and service marks of the Children’s Television Workshop. HAPPY GIFTING “1993 JCPenney Company, Inc. Regular prices appearing in this ad are offering prices only. Sales may or may not have been made at regular prices. DRESS TROUSERS Holiday Hours 10-9 Wed. » 10-9 Thurs. 10-10 Fri. « 8-10 Sat. Sale prices on regular-priced merchandise effective through December 11, unless otherwise noted. Percentages off represent savings on regular prices or original prices, as shown. Intermediate markdowns may have been taken on original prices. Reductions on original-priced merchandise effective until stock is depleted. “Now” prices represent savings off regular prices. All sales exclude JCPenney Smart Value, Special Buy and Cl items. Cl it ble until stock is depleted. Jewelry photograph may be enlarged to show detail. Available only at JCPenney stores with Fine Jewelry departments. Diamond sale includes only that jewelry where di ds constitute the gt value. Mi shown is rep ive of our assortment. Selection may vary by store. Some merchandise may not be available at every store. If an item is not available at your nearest JCPenney store, we will gladly order it for you. - JCPemey RE ig i AL TT Cleveland Mall Shelby, NC a A cess in ms ROO
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