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PAGE 2, KINGS MOUNTAIN MIRROR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1971 John Kilgo If Gardner Runs Again, He’ll Make Some Changes If Jim Gardner ruiB for Gov ernor again next year, be will openly and enttausUsUcally support President Nixon, something he didn’t do In 1968. The Gardner mystique is working again in North Carol ina and everybody but the man is sure he’ll be running for Governor in ’72. But if Gar dner does run, it won’t be the same kind of campalng he conducted in 1968 when he barely lost to Gov. Bob Scott. In the first place, he will support Nixon. He will make a pitch for the minority vote. Ane he will try not to become over-exposed, as he feels he did four years ago. "I’m trying to stay away from the pressures of polit ics,’’ Gardne says. "That’s hard to do. People have been calling, urging me to run. I want to look at this myself and make a decision. I plan to make a decision early in January.’’ Some Tar Heel Republicans, who openly feuded with Gard ner in 1968, say the Rocky Mount businessman is a man with a different attitude. He went to the Republican national convention In ‘68 and supported Ronald Reagan. "Going to that convention was probably my greatest mis take,’’ Garner says. "I shoidd have tended to my own knitting. But those who say I will support President Nix on next year are correct. I think he’s a great President and has done an excellent job. He has guts and he’s the man we need. I will sup port him next year whether I run Of not.’’ Gardner also admits that be will run an entirely different campaign in ‘72, if, indeed, he runs. " 1 think it has helped be cause I’ve been out of polit ics completely for four years,’’ he said. "I’ve been able to sit back and look at the slate and see what’s wrong and what should be done. I’ve also been out of the limelight. I was over exposed last time and made a lot of mistakes. If I run I won’t make those mistakes again.’’ For instance, Gardner will not fight with the press, he will not fight with members of his own party. Gardner also says about the Republican Party; "We in the past have cut ourselves off from the minority vote. We need to offer more alter natives, open lines of com munications between the black and white communities.. The problems are not being solved. The gap between the black and white communities is widening. The minority people must become a part of what is happening in North Carolina.’’ Things started looking up politically for Gardner when Bob Morgan pulled out of the Governor’s race. With Mor gan out, Gardner would be a horse in the East. He also doesn’t believe a primary bet ween Jim Holshouser and him would wreck the party. ‘ ‘ People who travel the state and talk to the politicians tell me that I can win,’’ Gardner said. "They believe that be cause I almost beat BobScott, who had a wonderful name going for him. I am encour aged but like I said, this de cision I’ll have to make.’’ Gardner says he’s sincere when he says he hasn’t de cided whether to run next year. He says he must consider three things; — Can he make a contribu tion to North Carolina and can he be elected? — Does his family want him to go through another political campaign? — Can he build a political organization and raise the money needed to run? “Those are three vitally important questions that can’t be answered by snapping your fingers,’’ Gardner said. Are you leaning a little, Jim Baby? "Yes, but I’m not sure in what direction.’’ *** Gov. Bob Scott says editor ial writers and political can didates are the only ones complaining about bis ap pointment of Eugene Simmons to the post of C & D director. The Governor hasn’t been talking with politicians in his own party. I haven’t talked with the first one who felt the Gover nor made a good move. Said one prominent Democrat, who isn’t running for office; "The Governor is supposed to be head of the Democratic Party and here he is giving the Republicans a beautiful campaign Issue.’’ »»» Now class, choose the cor rect answer. You may mark only one and your paper will be graded on or about Jan. 1. State Sen. Hector McGeacby wiU run for; ( ) Attorney General ( ) Governor () Lieutenant Governor O U. S. Senate ( } Secretary of Labor () The State Line *** On a scale of 1 to 10, bow would I rate the chances of Jim Gardner running for Gov ernor? 11 ... Politicians still Insist the race for lieut enant governor is wide open and they look for yet another candidate to emerge. Some people have speculated on Leo Jenkins for that race. "De finitely not interested,’’Jen kins tells me. A couple of people who were going to be strong supporters of Bob Morgan for Governor— John Burney of Wilmington and Allen Bailey of Charlotte say they will t^ their good time in deciding which, if any, candidate they will sup port next year. Burney, an attorney and a member of the State Senate, says he’s busy practicing law and bird hunting. Bailey, who has a lucrative law practice in Charlotte, says he’s busy go ing to the bank. After Bob Morgan pulled out of the Governor’s race, Jenkins said he would take another look at the race. Apparently, be has looked and decided it’s too late and too expensive. But you can bet the other gubernatorial candidates will soon be talk ing to Jenkins, trying to win his support In the East. "You know me, ’’ Dr, Jen kins said, "I’ll talk with any one. The candidates can come down here and talk with me, my professors. I’m a citi zen.’’ Proa All or Ua At NBRRY CHRISTMA3I Phone: 739-3851 Box 345 Kings Mountain, N.C. 222 S. Railroad Ave. Published Each Wednesday In Kings Mountain By The Mirror Publishing Co. RODNEY DODSON- Editor LEM R. LYNCH- Photographer BILL ARROWOOD- Advertising Mgr. SUBSCRIPTION RATES; $4 Per Year In N.C., $5 Per Year Outside N.C. / z Good News of Great Joy //. ■■■■ ■'G. : Washington Report By Congressman James T. Broyhill Close Of Business The Congress reached final adjournment last week after a year marked by political bick ering and indifference to many of the reform programs pro posed by President Nixon last January. In looking back over the year’s accomplishments, we can see that more talk than substantial legislation was generated on Capitol Hill duri^ the first session of the Ninety-Second Congress. Capitol Hill-watchers have noted a difference in aj^roach to the legislative function bet ween the Senate and the House of Representatives. I feel that the House has been more efficient and expeditious In its consideration of legisla tion, while Senate considera tion has been characterized by lengthy and repeUtious de bate which seems to serve only as a forum for would- be Presidential candidates. The Senate has spent endless hours squabbling over confir mation of Presidential ap pointments to the Supreme Court and to the Cabinet. Amendments to tie the Pres ident’s hands in conduct of foreign policy were offered to every conceivable piece of legislation. In each in stance, the House has reject ed these efforts and has in dicated its support for the President’s efforts to with draw U.S. forces from Viet nam. The Senate also de layed final passage of urgent ly needed tax cuts, in order to add a section allowing tax dollars to be used to finance Presidential political cam paigns. Hereagaln, the House rejected this highly question able proposal. In looking at the record of the past session, we can see a few pieces of major legis lation enacted which will greatly benefit the American people. On the economic front, the Congress has re sponded to President Nixon’s program of economic stabili zation by extending his auth ority over wage and price controls and by passing the Revenue Act of 1971, which will provide individual tax cuts and business incentives for domestic industry. In the field of health, also, the Con gress has achieved solid acc omplishments in the passage of a bill to greatly increase our national commitment to the conquest of cancer and in legislation to extend and ex pand existing programs to increase the number of doc tors, nurses, and other health professionals. Another important accomp lishment was the passage by the Congress of a Constitut ional amendment extending the vote to those between the ages of 18 and 21. This amendment was ratified by the required three-fourths of the state legislatures in only three months and seven days, a record time for the ratifi cation of a Constitutional am endment. This amendment will enfranchise 11 million young voters for the 1972 elections. Another measure which will affect the 1972 elections is the campaign re form bill which is now ready for final action. This new measure will put a limit on campaign expenditures and will require full disclosure and reporting of campalng contributions as well as ex penditures. Many Important pieces of reform legislation proposed by President Nixon remain to be considered in the next ses sion. Among these are bills to curb tran^rtation strikes reorganize the Federal bur eaucracy, institute sharing of Federal revenues with state and local governments, and change the Electoral College system of electing Presi dents. Other measures which wlU receive attention in the coming year are those to provide a program of nation al health insurance and many consumer bills, including those affecting product safety, automobile conkructioc stan dards, product warranties, and no-fault automobile In surance. The second session of the Ninety-Second Congress has the potential to be a busy and productive year. It is more likely, however, that it will be a year narked by even more political posturing and prattling than we have seen in 1971. This will be my final Wash ington Report for the year and the Report will resume when the Congress reconvenes in 1972. In the meantime, I would like to wish all those in the 10th Congressional District of North Carolina a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Frontier By Gene Cox - Historian, Kings Mtn. MUltary Park Camp Life - Continental Army The Continental Army and Militia troops were governed by two different groups. This is one reason why in battle the officers had so many discipline problems. A Continental Soldier would obey only a Continental Officer and the same was true of the Militia. The military organization during the American Revol- tuion was, of course, In its infancy. Nothing was standard, however, I would like to give a general picture of the Continent^ soldier camp routine. The army drove its meat supply with it and the slaughter houses were normally within one mile of Camp. They were never clean. The Amer ican Army, like the British, h^ a number of women camp fol lowers, washer women. Some regiments had as many as twenty who were recognized and drew rations. They were furnished fat from the slaughter house and a cask to make their own soap. When practicable, the men were given an opportunity once a week to wash their clothes and soap was an article of issue. Bathing, as In all armies, was regulated. The men were march ed in groups under the direction of the officers to the bathing places. There was a prejudice against bathing in warm weather and staying in the water for longer than ten minutes. The preparation of heavy soups in kettles was encouraged rather than frying. The American soldier, unlike his European counterpart, did not prefer soup and he liked his meat well done and fried. Liquor was a part of the commissary stores but its issue was reserved lor times when troops completed long marches, returned from guard, or were relieved from heavy labor. While In camp, there was much difficulty In keeping fire arms In good firing condition. The musket was liable to rust and apparently neatsfoot oil was used for pieservatlon of the metal. Neatsfoot oil wm made at the slaughter house by boil ing the hoofs of animals. In our modern army neatsfoot oil is used for the preservation of leather. There was the ever present reveille when a cannon shot was fired and the drums and fifes sounded. This was probably enough to make many want to resign. Parades were held at “troop", at 8 o’clock In the morning and at “retreat" at sun set, when an evening gun was fired. "Tattoo” was at 9 o’clock and when all lights were out, anyone caught one mile from camp was tried. Weakest Moment •A man is never so weak as when a pretty girl is tell ing him how strong he is. -Coast Guard .Magazine. Definitely! Lectures are like steer horns, a point here, a point there, and a lot of bull in between. -Tiger, L'.S.S. Bany. International Sunday School Lesson for Dec ember 19, 1971. LESSON TEXT; Luke 1; 26- 38; 2;1 - 20. Before this coming week is over, we will have celebrated the anniversary of the great est day the world has ever known. The birth day of the Christ Child, who came Into the world to minister to mankind, and to give up His life for us, that we might be sa.cd. It is therefore fitting that the predominant note in the Christmas message Is JOYI One might think that, with repetition, the story of that first Christmas might become hacimeyed and without true meaning. This will never be the case If it is approached with the reverence which is Its due, for the cele bration of Christ’s birth warms ali hearts, and provides an oasis of peace and a sense of well-being on an earth tint faces threats of war, violence and problems, on an almost dai ly basis. The height of every Jewish woman’s ambi tion was to be the mother of the Messiah, but this privilege was granted to the humble Mary. She was to become the mother of the "Son of God’’ and while this favored estate was to bring much joy into her life, it was also to bring her Insupportable pain, as the ordained life of Christ moved majestically towards Its unbearable aixl tragic close. The journey to Bethlehem undertaken by Mary and Joseph despite the eminent birth of her child, was the outcome of an edict of Rome. Taxes were to be paid to that sovereing nation, and every person was to journey to the place of his birth, so that a census might be held. With the Influx of so many people into the ancient city, it was no wonder that the little family, drawing close to that time which was to be so Important to all the world, was told there was no room at the Inn! Who can truly criticize the harassed Innkeeper for falling to find comfortable room for the mother-to-be? It must ever be to his credit that he did pro vide a place of privacy for her and her baby, no matter how rude and humble the surround ings! Christ stUl looks for a pUce to stay., this time in US! How do we respond to this seek ing? Do we turn Him away., or do we "Move over” and welcome Him Into our crowded and busy lives? It Is noteworthy that the angels who brought the good news of Christ’s birth to the shep herds did not tell them to go looking for the Chrlstchlld. The shepherds, of their own volition, started their search for a babe in swaddling clothes, who had been born in a manger., spreading their great news as they went. Their response was spontaneous! Again a question., what about OUR response, today, to the good news of Christ? Oh., the Christmas story holds hope for peace on earth and peace of soul. We can ill afford to turn our back on this great gift, evidence of God’s unremitting care for man kind! Manger and cross must both be remembered, as well as the open tomb. Christ was born a Savior; He died a Savior; HE IS THE SAV IOR, STILL.... this Is the good news of the Christmas Season! (These comments are based on outlines of the International Sunday School Lessons, copy righted by the International Council of Religi ous Education, and used by permission.) Nixon’s Gamble - Key To 1972 Washington, O.C. —Presi dent Nixon’s determination to nominate Earl Butz as Secretary of Agriculture was from the first a daring poli tical gamble. Butz wasn’t the choice of Republican farm-state Senators, in part because he worked with and under former Agriculture- De partment Ezra Benson. Benson was unpopular but his ill-fated Benson program was basically sound; it sought to save the U.S. stor age fees by allowing farm prices to sink lower on the domestic market (for the consumer). The difference between what the farmer re ceived in the domestic mar ket and the former support price he would have gotten in a makeup check (subsidy) from the government. This would have greatly lowered the price of food to consum ers. This is not the main issue today. Those cool to Butz feel he isn’t properly dedi cated to the welfare of the small farmer, that his soul is entirely with large, co^ porate farms—as a more ef ficient food production meth od. Critics say this leaves out of consideration the human element. President Nixon almost certainly won’t win the 1972 election unless he carries the Midwest farm states. He and Senators from those states accept this prospect. Thus they are predicting Butz will confound his crit ics and prove a good and popular Secretary. To do this. Butz will have to im prove farm prices by next year this time and satisfy farmers and critics he is not insensitive to the future of the individual farmer. He has made a start in this di rection by purchasing corn to improve its price. So hopeful are Democrats, however, that this is, and will be. a good campaign issue that many secretly wanted Butz confirmed (he was. 51-44) though they wished also to be on record as opposed to confirmation. BRIGHT SMILE Birmingham. England- Eighteen-year-old Katherine Ray asked her dentist to fit eight diamonds in her gold tooth caps. The dentist and a jeweler produced what was described as ‘‘a smile that glitters.” And G.O.P. pros on Capitol Hill feel Mr. Nixon unnec essarily gambled by naming Butz. The President acted de cisively—without seeking congressional opinions—on the nomination, and also on the question of tax writeoffs to finance election cam paigns, and largely had his way. In fact, Mr. Nixon is doing quite well with Con gress, the exception being that the Democratic-con- trolled Congress hasn’t voted his domestic program into law. Behind the Democratic ef fort to get tax writeoffs to finance the 1972 campaign is the fact that the party is very heavily in debt. There seems no hope of paying off the nine-million-plus debt any time soon. LONG LOST WALLET Chula Vista,Calif.-After 15 years. Steven Lamm re turned a wallet he found to its owner. Lamm found the wallet containing $15 when he was 14. Recently he fig ured the interest and mailed $25 to the owner. Enter My Subscription To Kings Mtn. Mirror P.O. 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