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Washington Daily News (Newspaper) - August 19, 1970, Washington, North CarolinaWeather Pirty i Loudy and Rutt null quit warm humid through thursday with Chanca of Moat if and evening a Thunder Shower. Washington daily news if you do not got your Papor. Our my 2145 Between c m and t 00 of clock and one a ii be delivered to you established 1909 sixteen pages Washington North cat Una wednesday afternoon August 19, 1970 daily except sunday last Challenge Nixon confident of final abm vote a opening Day Leaf sales set record by the associated press owning Day sales of flue cured tobacco on North Carol k a s Eastern Belt set a record 9 general average Price of 973.38 per Hundred pounds tuesday the Federal state Market news service reported today the figure was 17 cents higher1 than last years opening Day Price but slightly below a predicted 973 50. The news service said 11,514,-567 pounds was sold on the belts 17 markets compared to 12.5 million last year when the markets operated a half hour longer Early checks tuesday had shown that demand was brisk and prices Strong and a tobacco marketing specialist said the Outlook was Bright the specialist John h. Cyrus said a the Market demand is better than our expectations i several of the major companies that had been buying Light up to now Are buying a Little heavier Here in the Cyrus had predicted a record opening Day record Price of 973.50 would be recorded tuesday and he stuck by the prediction the Federal state Market news service predicted that 15 to 25 per cent of the available tobacco was being sold to the flue cured tobacco cooperative stabilization corp under the government Price support program the Eastern Belt markets Are Ahoskie Clinton Dunn farm Ville Goldsboro Greenville Kinston Roberson a Lile Rocky mount Smithfield tar Boro Wallace Washington Wendell. Williamston Wilson and Windsor. On the South Carolina and Border North Carolina Belt prices declined 91 and 92 on nearly one half of the grades tuesday. Most others were unchanged mondays sales on that Belt set a season record of 975.12 per Hundred pounds 82 cents above the previous High of aug. 10. Quality of offerings also dropped tuesday primarily due to a larger percentage of Low priming and nondescript and less fair and Good Leaf. Volume was heavy on practically All markets panel says . Should drop set Belhaven budget approved Belhaven a the Belhaven town Board of aldermen in special session monday night gave final approval to the 197<f 71 budget of $1,215,968 the budget figures reflect costs of a water and sewer project now underway and being financed by a Bond Issue and economic development Agency Grant. A breakdown of major items in the budget is As follows general fund 198,800 electric fund $292,643 and water and sewer $913,525. John r. Brinson town manager observed that for several years the town has been spending beyond revenues and that accounting time was at hand to unscramble the problems of finance. Board members discussed water and electrical rate changes and tabled the Issue until later. Fire chief Russell Johnston spoke on ways open for the town to finance the Purchase of the City a new fire truck and equipment. Chief Johnston recommended it be done see Belhaven. Page 161 by Gregg l. Herrington associated press writer Washington Cap a a House Senate efficiency panel recommended today that the government get out of the program to develop a supersonic transport plane / the plane eventually could Cost Federal taxpayers $3 billion earn Little or no return and prove of negligible Public Benefit said a report by the joint subcommittee on Economy in government. The administration has proposed 9290 million in set development subsidies this year which the group urged be stricken. Sen. William Proxmire d-wis., chairman is sponsoring an amendment to do so. Dissenting from the majority recommendation was rep. Clarence j. Brownr Ohio who declared that if the panel a had been advising Queen Isabella we would All still be in Barcelona waiting to prove the world round before daring the the subcommittee report now goes to the full joint economic committee Brown said the report a blurred facts with suspicions and used tortured and frequently contradictory logic to come to conclusions about future . Transportation policy which will not Bear close Proxmire released the report at a news conference today and said in prepared remarks he is hopeful the Senate will approve see set Page 16 by Lawrence l. Knutson associated Preas writer Washington it a it a<5 ministration forces were confident of Victory today As the safeguard anti ballistic missile system faced a last ditch Challenge in the Senate the outcome depended on just one or two votes but backers of the Compromise Amend nent by sen Edward Brooke a mass privately acknowledged they were pessimistic. Brooke s amendment would Elim Nate safeguard Sites planned at Whiteman air Force a use mo., and Warren air Force base Wyo. But it would retain 9322 million in additional development funds for the two Sites approved last year for the grand Forks and Malmstrom air bases. Last week the Senate rejected 52-47 a proposal by Sens Philip a. Hart a Mich. And Jota Sherman Cooper r-ky., to eliminate the added development funds As Well As the two new Sites. And sen. John Stennis a miss whose armed services committee has sided with president Nixon on expansion commented in tuesdays debate that a i just done to think the Senate will March up the Hill one week and. Down the next.�?�1 the Likely final result was clouded by reports some senators on both sides of the question which also split the Senate last year will be absent. One Republican who last wednesday voted for the Coop or Hart amendment confided that he May decide to keep a speaking engagement at the time of the Roll Call. A Why should we take a beating twice on this Quot the senator asked. Brooke said Bis amendment offers a the constructive Middle ground for which we have All been groping on this derisive Issue a but sen Henry m Jackson a Washa ranking member of the armed services committee who is Given most of the credit for getting safeguard approved last year said no Compromise is possible. Approval of the Brooke plan he said would eventually boost the total Cost by $500 million the Money he said it would take to strengthen the first two Sites equal to the Protection afforded by expansion to two More. He rejected Brookes thesis that an upgraded first phase will be a sufficient inducement see abm Page 16 storm forms a in Atlantic Miami api a tropical storm Dorothy formed today in the Atlantic and threatened the Leeward islands about 1,200 Miles Southeast of Miami with Peak winds of 55 Miles an hour storm warnings and a Hurricane watch were issued for the Leeward from Dominica northward. Residents were advised to take precautions immediately. At 8 a Mast Dorothy was located at latitude 13.6 North Longitude 53.5 West about 550 Miles East Southeast of the Island of Guadeloupe and moving West Northwest at 17 of . Denies full support to charges of violation Campaign Issue Robert l. St lungs. Or. Rotary governor to speak the rotary club of Washington will play Host to the governor of District 773, rotary International on the occasion of his official visit to the local unit on thursday August 20 at 8 30 at the knotty Pine inn according to club president. Leon Roebuck or. Prior to the regular weakly meeting at which the governor will deliver an inspirational and informative address the club Assembly will be Hekl. Including All officers directors and committee chairmen for discussion and presentation of reports of projected activities during the current rotary year effective july i. President Roebuck and Secretary Tony Cap Chart urge that All officers directors and committee Heads attend the dub Assembly which will also be at the knotty Pine governor of District 773 of rotary International is Robert a Stallings. Jr., prominent business and civic Leader of see rotary Page 16 mrs. Ethel b. I ask ill Dies airs. Ethel Bowen Gaskill age 74, of Swan Point it 2, Washington died in the Beaufort county Hospital tuesday night at 9 40 of clock following a critical illness of eight weeks. Mrs Gaskill was bom at Bay Side in Bath township March 12, 1896, daughter of the late Theodore and Josephine Mason Bowen. She was a member of the Mizpah free will Baptist Church and was married to Alex c. Moonie Gaskill in 1934. He preceded her in. Death in 1945. Since that time she had been making her Home with or and mrs v. P. Brinson or. Surviving Are two Brothers Ottis Bowen of this City and w. Tom Bowen of Williamston. Several nieces and nephews. One step son Milton Gaskill of Raleigh two step daughters mrs Miles Rudisill of Hickory and mrs. Christine Hudson of Washington d. C. Senate overrides Nixon a veto w Ith gop supporters by Walter k wears a poll ural writer Washington a the Senate suming president Nixon a Economy plea and override my his veto tas voted into Law a 84 4 billion appropriation for crucial in map paving he margins by which Nixon a veto was overridden on both sides of the Capitol administration officials at ready Haw said they anticipate congressional Campaign Bene Federal Aid to education Fulli but it will take some political of government spending which dexterity to fashion a Republican Campaign Issue of the 77-16 vote Twenty three republicans voted to override the president not one of the 16 republicans who voted to sustain the veto is running for a new term this year the Senate Roll Call tuesday was 15 votes Over the two thirds majority required to overturn a veto the House already Tad voted 289 114, to override the veto and 77 republicans voted against the president there. Thus Republican votes were Nixon repeatedly has raised against the democratic con trolled Congress # with such a spending com plaint Nixon vetoed the education Bill because it to 8453 Mil lion Over his budget and an $18 billion appropriation for Bous my. Veterans benefits space and other agencies the latter veto was sustained in the House and Congress will have to draft a new Bill. The Republican dilemma on education spending was typified by Senate minority Leader Hugh Scott who said if his vote was crucial. He would cast ii to sus Tain Nixon otherwise be mid. He would act a the senator from Pennsylvania where he seeks re election this year he chose the latter course1, Brake with the administration position and voted to override sen Norris Cotton. In h t senior gop member on the committee that drafted the Edu cation spending Bill also voted to overrule the veto sen Warren g Magnuson. A Wash. Arguing against the veto pointed to the 88 0 margin by which the Senate originally Tad sent the Hill to Nixon a Don t blame Young people in school or inflation Magnuson said. He said High interest rates Are the real problem and Nixon has done nothing about them Senate democratic Leader a see education Page 16 evidence not conclusive by freds. 111.iffman a military writer Washington map the . Jones Mir unblocked prepares for he w struggling opening Day to fill vacancy funeral services will be held at the Chapel of the Paul funeral Home thursday morning at ii o clock conducted by the Rev. Willie e Bell jr., pastor of the Mizpah free will Baptist Church and the Rev. William h. Abernathy pastor of the Bridgeton Christian Church burial will follow in Oakdale cemetery. The following will serve As pallbearers Walter Bowen. Orray Bowen Tommy Bowen v. P. Brinson jr., Jay r. Brinson and Edgar Woolard. P. S. Jones Junior High school is now preparing to open for the 1970-71 school year much. Work has been done during the summer months toward readying the school and in Many ways Jones will have a Quot new the cafeteria has been completely remodeler so it will now better accommodate its approximately 1060 students a new gymnasium has been recently completed and will be outfitted with a Complete set of physical activity apparatus including a full size trampoline tan Grade at Jones will have ample Opportunity to fully utilize this new and modern Structure. Many of the older parts of the school have been painted and. A spruced up so As to make school a More pleasant place to come through the efforts of the students and the p. S. Jones p . Last year the grounds were beautified a great Deal. The f . Has already Tad an organizational meeting and has begun planning activities for the year ahead. There will be 43 faculty members and nine teacher aides to work with the students of Jones this year the course offerings will include such things As algebra i at the 8th Grade level plus Spanish i French i geometry. D a v e 1 of m e n 1 read i n a personal typing and biology for 9th graders the school has a full time guidance Counselor foil time choral music full time Art teacher and a part time band instructor. The office at . Jones Junior High school is open each by g. C. Thelen or. Associated press writer Washington a the expected nomination of an outspoken Farmer big City Schori superintendent As its commit sinner of education has met a White House Roadblock after protests rom organized labor the struggle within the Nixon administration Over the nomination is proving the first major test of strength for Elliot l Richardson new Secretary of health education and welfare. Administration sources confirmed that Richardson settled almost a month ago on Sidney a. Marland. Former Pittsburgh school chief for the Sensi Vite no. 1 Job in the office of education Marland has a reputation As an innovative Strong administrator who Speaks Hia mind freely a the White House however has yet to approve Richardson s Choice and Send Marland s name to the Senate for confirmation. Marland already on the h e w payroll As a consultant is meeting almost daily with department officials and has used the undersecretary a office to interview candidates for top jobs in the education office asked about the nomination to be education commissioner he declined to comment % Richardson a aides while expressing Confidence Marland will receive presidential approval Are beginning to show worry Over the delay. They freely mention the striking parallel to last years Knowles affair Robert h Finch then h e w Secretary met an Early defeat when he failed to gain presiden tial assent for he selection of or. John h Knowles As Ani last Secretary for health the main stun Hong boo Job for Knowles was the american medical association. Marland s appears to be the Strong Copponi lion of the a.f.f.rc.1.0,-the labor federation s exec live Council called Marland an avowed enemy of collective bargaining for teachers on aug 5 and expressed alarm and concern Over published reports of his impending nomination the Council accused Marland of publicly leading a an attack on unions for teachers while he was Pittsburgh superintendent Marland said in an interview he merely told unions that state Law forbade him to bargain sex Clua Ivory with any one teacher organization while conservatives have also raised questions about Marlandus Liberal views on school desegregation and Federal Aid. To education . Sources said. Marland supported busing in Pittsburgh and wants More fed eral school dollars for disadvantaged children he Calls himself a political Independent president Nixon has condemned busing of school children to achieve racial balance and favors Reform of education Aid. Programs before additional outlays Are committed Marland s views appear to parallel those of James e Allen a jr., who Psi fired As education commissioner june 10 Terrell Bell is now acting commissioner. United states pressing for a Quick Star my Middle East peace talks has refused full support to israelis charges of ceasefire violations against Egypt on the ground that Avail Able evidence is not conclusive _ Hie l a Poa Tien has been made to the israeli government by the american ambassador in Tel Aviv. Walworth Barbour it was also discussed with israeli ambassador Yitzhak Tabin tuesday a bin arrived in la Rael today after an overnight flight from Washington the administration planned to Issue a statement on the problem today it was expected to emphasize that the Issue of ceasefire violations remains open pending further forma ugh but As Secretary of defense Melvin r Laird said sunday some charges have been a impossible to prove the statement also was expected to emphasize . Concern that nothing that has happened so far should be permitted to delay the Start of the peace talks the United states is said to have reassured Israel that it stands firm on its prompt to not to let the balance of Power be turned against Israel Rabin told newsmen on arrival in Tel Aviv that Israel s charges of cease fire violations Are still under study he also said there have been no changes in american policies of military Stair Ygnce to Israel. The unit d a it s a of 1 <.ji. Army Yrael As r saw is to Egypt the state department disclosed tuesday that planet Are making High level reconnaissance flights on the israeli Side of the ceasefire Tine. The see mid East. Page 1.6 got up amp Uker beg. Henry Helm on a okla. Will speak at a sin a plate Victory dinner for r. Frank Everett of Roberson Villa Republican candidate for Congress from the first congressional District at Brentwood Lodge Here tuesday aug. 25-, at 9 38 . Everett said that senator Belmon has a very Active interest in this District because his brother lived around Washington before moving to a Oklahoma and that Hensas very pleased to be invited Back to Eastern North Carolina Phi Washington in particular Quot senator it cd 10 on la just one of the Many d 1 Atin guis hed ite publican speakers a Everett said a who will be visiting and speaking in my behalf during in Campaign a eve Cate. Added that the Public is cordially invited to the rally. In Washington 1 see Jones Page. 1> companies hit hard Oil shortage May hike utilities by Heller associated press writer Washington a world wide shortages and skyrocketing prices for fuel Oil have hit Are Erica Utility companies so hard that the result could be across the Board Utility rate hikes for the nation s Consumers a High Nixon administration official says. The crisis involves residual fuel Oil used principally by heavy Industry and Utility companies. Since the first of the year the Price of foreign pro danced residual fuel Oil has doubled and american fuel Oil prices have increased by about 49 per cent. Nearly two thirds of the residual Oil used in this country is imported. A Utility companies Are being hit hard a George a. Lincoln director of the office of emergency preparedness said to an. Interview asked if this meant a possible Rise in electricity rates Lincoln said a it certainly a in most places there a a rate adjustment tied to the Cost of fuel so that when a Utility company a fuel costs go up electricity rates go up too a Lincoln said. A some states have provisions that limit such rate increases to Industry users of Power but this is the exception. In most places increases Are provided for right across the Lincoln would not predict when and by How much Utility rates might be affected but he held out Little hope1 that much could be done to alleviate the crisis any time soon. He was interviewed. Tuesday following a press briefing at which be discussed the administration s decision earlier this to scrap a proposed Revi Sion in the nations Oil import control program. The revision would have substituted a system of tariffs on foreign Petroleum products for the 11-year-old quota system. In abandoning the Tariff proposal the administration decided to concentrate on improving the quota system residual fuel Oil however is not affected by the import controls. Because the nations needs could never be met from Domestic supplies All limitations on importing foreign residual fuel oils were lifted to 1966. But the crisis in fuel Oil Supply has continued to 1 since the first of the year the Cost of foreign residual Oil has risen from about p a barrel to $4 a barrel and american read dual Oil has gone from p.s0 a barrel to p.60. Coupled with the dramatic Price Rise there has been a drastic increase to demand Lincoln said. The shortages to fuel Oil Are attributed to a number of factors including the Mideast Polit ical situation and growing demand worldwide. R one major cause for the increased demand Lincoln said was that residual fuel Oil can be refined to a Low Sulphur Content a major requirement in Many air pollution control programs. Quot whatever Cost we re paying a he said a should be chalked up to the Cost of Dean tog up stir environment if you re for clean air then this is one of the prices you re going to pay. Nobody Ever said it would be cheap to Dean up our world and we re just now finding out Taw really expensive it can Ana is going to Ford claims Competition from japanese tops vow no speaker congressman Walter b. Jones will address a District meeting of the nations i Farmers organization at the Washington Moose Lodge monday night at a . A supper at 6 . Will precede the address. The no District parallels the first congressional District. By Terry Ryan associated press writer Las vegas Nev a american car makers will face tougher Competition from. Japanese imports than from the Volkswagen As they try to sell their new subcompact Henry Ford ii says. A the japanese have Good styling Good Quality and that makes them Good Ford said tuesday. A we feel they Are going to be the More difficult Ford Board chairman of Ford motor cows to Las vegas tor the introduction of the 1971 Ford and Lin Coto Mercury automobiles. He predicted that the subcompact would reverse the upward trend in foreign ear sate to this country and that Fords subcompact Pinto to be unveiled thursday will outsell Volkswagen. Foreign car sales Rose from 12 to 13 per cent of total Auto tobacco Box score the Washington tobacco Market on opening Day yesterday old 349.474 pounds. Of tobacco for 1251,448.24 for an average of 971.95 per 100 pounds Billy Dawson supervisor said a we old tobacco Well yesterday. We had some spots of Low Quality which Hurt our average. Farmers Genera 11 y were Well satisfied with their sales on thursday first Sale goes to Haskell warehouse second Sale goes to sermons warehouse third Sale goes to Talley warehouse. Sales to the past year. Volkswagen accounted f about half those sate. Japan cars primarily Toyota and i Sun accounted for about or third of them american motors was t first ., manufacturer into t subcompact Field with its Grei Lin introduced in the sprig Genera motors will mtr Odu its subcompact Vega on Sei 10, a Day before Pinto arrives showrooms. The japanese Don t have t . Marketing experience a. Dealer outlets built up by Voll Wagen but Ford said he a peels them to overcome the obstacles soon. A Florida scientist said to Day that Dat Sun signed a m Simillion Dollar contract i him for production rights freon powered engine that a see Ford Page 16

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