Ihroinise In City's Sains Data

Retail sales figiro % one month do not guarfuiteea rascal change in the eomoBiic climate any more than one robin makes a Spring.

Eitha* one, however, offers the promise that a change is in progi^ and thm will be brighter days ahead.

So it is with the retail fgures for Greenville for the month of January. The N. C. Depa|^ment of Revenues figures for that month showed that Greenville enjoyed the highest percentage increase in retail sate among 15 Eastern North Carolina cities compared with the same period a year ago.

Greenvilles sate in January of this year were 13.3 per cent ahead of those of January a year ago.

Aside from the percentage increase, it is stgmReaiit ted GreenvUlfis retail sales for the

They're Asking For Watch Dog

By BRYAN HAISLIP RALEIGH - The North Carolina General Assembly wants its own watch dog" to keep an eye op state spending.

Bills to create such an agency have gathered signatures of more than 100 of the 120 Representatives, and 35 of the SO Senators: thus, favorable action is assured.

The goal is an end to the fiscal frustration felt by many lawmakers when confronted by a $4>/ billion" budget. Hopefully, they feel, it is a first step to answers for such questions as:

Are these tax dollars requested by state departments really necessary?

How well were the funds spent which were ap-

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propriated by the (wevious legislature?

Where are the (daces where dollars can be saved, un-necessary expense eliminated, efficiency and economy promtded?

"The legislature has a right to some factual, objective follow4hr#ugh on its bbdgel actions," said Senator Tom Stricldimd of Wayne. "As it is now, we ^ten are voting for appropriations in the dark, without knowing how well the money is being used or whether there is a genuine need."

Majority Sign Bills > Strickland in the Senate and Rep. NorwoOd Bryan Jr., of Cumberland in the Hopse have taken the lead i quietly building support, and collecting co4nt)ducers, for the proposal which would add another arm to the l^slative branch.

No conflict with the executive is seen by Strickland and other sptm-sors. They look for an amenable attitude from Governor Bob Scott and his administration.

Significantly, the move comes at a time when reorganization of state government is a major issue. Just this week, Governor Scol| gave the General Assembly his recommendations for implemoiting the mandate to reorganize expressed by the voters last fall in approving the enabling amendment to the State Constitution.

Senator Ashley Futrell of Beaufort, sending up the reorganization bills, took * care to note that the amendment passed by the largest

margin of any on the general election ballot. That means, he said, the peofde are in-t*ested and watchir^ to see what will be done.

Serving Similar Ends Executive reorganization and legislative fiscal, watchdog would serve similar ends of efficiency and economy, in the view of many in the General Assembly.

"It would give us an intelligent ai^roach to money matters," said Senator Russell Kirby of Wilson. Legislators now find themselves fumbling around in a maze of budget figures, he explained, without seeing light at the end of the tunnel.

Were presented requests in amounts totaling up to billions and we have no way to know whether or not they are justified," Kirby continued. Im sure most members feel that same kind of frustration that I do.

Hes convinced the sort of program analysis which would be carried out by the agency would uncover places to save money for taxpayers. Take the A budget, for. example. This is supposed to cover the cost of operation for agencies at present levels of service, Kirby said.

Its gotten to the place where the A budget is sacrosanct and untouched; the B budget for new or expanded programs get the attention. We ought to know more about whats in the A budget and why Commission Prepares Budget

The Advisory Budget Commissi(Mi makes up the recommended budget which is presented to the General Assembly. In addition, the Commission exercises an overview of state fiscal matters between sessions.

Legislative representation dominates the Commission; two members are appointed by the Governor, the remaining four hold office by virtue of legislative positions chairmen of House and Senate Apprc^riations and Finance committees. Nevertheless, the Commission is an adjunct of the executive branch, and <k)es not fill the need felt by the General Assembly for closer tabs on ispending.

To a degree, the proposed new agency would duplicate on the state level the functions served by the General Services Administration on the federal level,

The beginning would be modest, with a director and only a skeleton staff. An outlay of some $125,000 is anticipated' for initial operation.

Nominal, really, when you think of the total state budget," said Senator Kirby.

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month were ahead of those of at least three other cities in this area which traditionally have been ahead of Greenville in retail sate.

On ffie basis di one months ^ures it cannot be assumed that Greenville has climbed thm places in comparative retail sales over the long haul. The figures do show, however, that Greenville apparently is gaining favor with shoppers. They suggest also that gnomic conditions in the Greenville retail area during the month of January were stronger than in some of the neighboring communities.

During the past several years Greenvilles position in retail sate has been showing stea^ gains with respect to other cities of comparable si^ in the area. This suggests favorable conditions m the immediate Greenville vicimty and likewise stronger drawing power for Gi^nville stores in various area^ where the primary retail areas of more than one city overlap.

They ar encourageing signs for the continued growth, economically and otherwise, of Greenville.

No Retirement

By Sen. Jordan

ByJOHNKIIXm KQ Syndicate

Peofde, especially around North Cardina, say that U.S. Sen. B. Everett Jordan is 75 years old and theres no way _ heTl run again next year.

They point out that Sen. Jordan will be 76 when its time to campaign and in February the Senator* underwent surgery for a malignant tumor at Duke Hospital.

Thats what some of the politicians are saying and speculating but they obviously havent been talking to Sen. Jordan.

I havent intimated that I will nin again, Sen. Jordan corrected me during an interview this week, I have said very firmly that I will run again and I will."

Sen. Jordan had a malignant tumor removed from his intestines on Feb. 15. He was discharged from Duke Hospital on March 5 and was given a clean bill of health.

I talked with Sen. Jordan on Monday. It was a clear, cool spring day in Washington and demonstrators were there who promised to disrupt the orderly process of government as a protest to the Vietnam War. But tiiey didnt disrupt Sen, Jordan and hi$ staff. They arrived at work early and were prepared to face a busy week.

Im feeling fine, Sen.' Jordan said. Ive never felt better in my life. Im doing a full days work every day, including Saturday. My staff and I work on Saturday to clean up things we dont have time to do when the Senate is in session."

Sen. Jordan is almost anxious to answer questions about his health. He says when he was discharged from the hospital, that was that. He was given a clean bill of health... the doctors said, get going, theres nothing wrong with you. We dont need to see you around here.

I havent taken any medication in weeks, he, said.

Running a campaign at the age of 76 might not be a barrel of laughs, especially if someone like Robert Morgan is the opposition.

I try to do a good job every day, Sen. Jordan said. This is the best way to conduct a campaign. I dcmt want to wait to the last minute and go out and promise people that Ill do this and that^.I want to do it here in the Senate. My actual campaign will start late this year or early next year." '

Wonder if some young hrse with a bright political

future, say someone like Morgan runs against him? Sen. Jordan chuckles at that.

I wouldnt want opposition," he says. The best kind of campaign is not to have opposition. But if it comes. Ill just go out and do my best and let the voters decide. Thats the only thing any man can do."

There have been reports out of Raleigh that some of the states Democratic big wheels sent a delegation to Sen. Jordan to see if he really was going to run again. Another chuckle from the Senator.

Yes, there was that talk, he said, but the meetings never came off.

TTie point was clear. Sen. Jordan let it be known that such a visit wasnt necessary. He was running for reelection.

All of this will have a definite bearing on Attorney General Morgans 1972 plans. Morgan, ieven though he feels he could defeat Jordan in a primary, believes strongly Uiat taking on the man from Saxapahaw wouldnt be a popular thing to do.

As a matter of fact, one of Morgans strongest supporters, State Sen. John Burney of Wilmington, said recently in an interview: "Everett Jordan has been a peat senator for the people in my part of the state.V

Its too etrly to make a final tally on your scoreboard. But feel safe in {Hitting B. Everett Jordan down as a candidate for the U.S. Senate.

Opinions In Brief

To build may have to be the slow and laborious task of years. To destroy can be the thoughtless act of a single day. Sir Winston Churchill

Too much energy is being wasted in fruitless wrangles over religion, politics, racism and other controversial matters and too little is being spent in sincere efforts to (M-omote higher standards of public and {xrivate conduct. Jefferscm (Ohio) Gazette.

What the country needs most is for everyone to pick up their shovel and start producing an honest days work. Upsala (Minn.)\ News-Tribune. -

Strength For Today

PONDER

A woman of promise carried on for years a running battle with a certain Senator whom she particularly disliked. Bang, bang. TTiump, thump. At last the lady brought the quarrel to an Old by stating that it was too bad the good Senator had never been the same since a horse kicked him in the head.

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what they say about us our backs are turned^ "Hes crazy, you know, and his ideas are crazier. "I wonder how much of that stuff he really believes. "Youcan let him go easily enough if you just remember that hes his own worst enemy.

All right. Let us stop there and ponder just a moment. We ought Jo be given a certain amount of - respect

because of our age, or our position, or (strange as it may seem, because of our true worth). But if we want to be respected, two things have to hiq)pen: first, we have to maintain our own self-respect 'and do so in a 'sfurit of honesty . Then we must really accom{dish something that is worthy of [H'aise and respect. When we are truly honest with ourselves we have to

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mii^t call forth the derision of friend and foe alike. If we excuse ourselves too ihuch we never grow. If we q|)end much of our time excusing ourselvs for our mistakes, we not only do not grow but start going back at a terrific pace.

Think on these things.

By Earl L. Douglass

if vwlre Inilv iiilereslwl in a moiv ra|nl witlnlraHal. I sii^m^sl llial YOr willulraM rapidly"

By JIAMES KILPATRICK

Mr. Heath At The

Helm

LONDON To borrow a phrase from a gentleman much acclaimed in these parts, this is for Britains Conservative government the winter of its discontent. Yet Prime Minister Edward Heath is moving as im-[acably and as slowly as the season itself toward the warmth and pleasures of spring.

These are hard times in England. The thermometer plummeted to a mis^able 36 one day last week. Snow fell

in Cornwall. A contemporary pilgrim to Canterbury saw the unseasonable smoke of cottage chimneys rising above the freezing blossoms. It has rained for days on end or so it seems. The rule on British rain is that one hour of its equals a fortnights downpour anywhere else.

So, too, with the world of Mr. Heath. Unemployment stands at an estimated 814,000, but the figure does not really stand there it is rising at the Tate of 1,000 per

Public Forum

(Lettm Rubmitted for public fonnn must be Umited to 380 words)

To the Editor:

In reference to the article cmcerning students honored by Phi Beta Kappa at East Carolina University which appeared on page 15 of your Tiuirsday, ^pril 29 paper, I would like to know why (Hily two of the honored students were named. Space does not seem to be the problem since five of the chapter memba*s uIm) helped arrange the banquet as well as the presidentf^nd the featured speaker were all able to be listed by name.

When any group of students is arrested anything I notice that a complete listing is always givoi no matter how many are involved or where their home may be; but whoi ten students are honored, only two are named.

All of the studoits involved have wwked hard for the honor and should receive full recognition for thrir acccrniplishments evoi if they are not frmn Pitt or Greene Counties. I would much rather read who was honored ttian \riio arranged thdr meal. Sincerriy,

James E. Hix, Jr.

Editors Note: The Daily Reflector receiv many lists of student achievements from schods, universities and colleges and often the lists must be abbreviated to include only those living in the area. Howevm:, in this case, Mr. Hix has a point. The students who were honwed by Phi Beta Kappa Alumni Association were:

Kenneth Richard Wright, psychology; Larry Calvin Parks, history; Floyd Eugene Woodard chemistry; Jeanette Carter Johns(xi, mathematics; EdwaTd Jdmstmi Harper, Ekiglish; FVances Margeret Gibbs, En^ish; Kristen Eileen SSmmer, chemistry; Barbara Helen Covingtcm, mathematics; Lynn Monica Harris, psychology; Mary Carolyn Faulkner, psychology.

day and may top 1 million by the end of the year. Unem-{doyment among men only is placed at 4.6 percent, higher than the 4.3 percent among male workers in the United States. In Scotland, the rate of male unemployment is 7.5, in Northern Ireland, a melancholy 10.

This is not all. Mr. Heath cannot pick up the papers without reading bad news. New shipbuilding orders in the first quarter slumped to iO vessels, against 49 in the same period in the first quarter slumped to 10 vessels, against 49 in the same period of last year. New factory construction is reported at a record low.* Industrial output is falling. Conent prices are increasing for the fourth time in 18 months. It is a cold rain that falls on ministerial ears.

Now and then, a pale ray of sunshine intruders: The national railway union last week approved a new contract accepting pay increases of 8.5 to 11 percent, rou^ly within the governments guidelines. Mr. Heaths radical budget proposals, anbracing a package of profound refwrns in taxation, appear to be attracting more support than the prime minister really had expected. Mr. Heath himself is convinced no matter the pessimistic polls that public confidence is increasing in the spartan measures his government is demanding.

Ibis was the optimistic view earnestly advanced by the prime minister in an interview, that ran m to nearly an hour last week. We met in his office at 10 Downing Street, toward the end of a day that had seen his (Cmitinueii-on page 5)

life's

Little

Quirks

NEW YORK (AP) - Things we could all do without: Mimeographed copies of the program for last years office picnic.

The half a bottle left of Uncle Neds favorite walnut hair dye at the rear of the top didf in the bathroom medicine closet.

Last-minute battle orders for the day from your wife as you dash out the door in the morning just in time to miss the best train into town.

An attack of hicciqps during the middle of the Sunday church sermon.

The third Martini youll have

at the c(M:ktail party tomorrow nig^t.

A hope chest full of lovely linens collected by a girl whose cause is absolutely hopeless.

A 1924 political campaign button saying, Carry on with Cool Cal Coolidge."

Any witticism told by a doctor or dentist while examining you.

Any joke told you by the boss while explaining why he must deny you a merit raise he* doesnt think you deserve anyway.

The light at the other end of

the sofa a fellow wants to turn off'before the girl he is sitting next to wakes up to his evil intentions.

The second flat tire that makes it impossible for you to make the college homecoming football game.

Life subscriptions to the Lit-(Continued on page 5)

40 Years Ago Today

By GWYN COGHILL Mays, 1931 Spring flowers, in a variety of c6lors, wii# artistically used yesterday afternoon when Mrs. A. J. Moore delightfully entertained her bridge club. Aft" a number of interesting games Mrs. L. W. Gaylord was awarded an attractive tray for high score.

The regular monthly meeting of the Womans Club will be held in the club house tomorrow afternoon. The election of officers for the coming year will be held.

The Greenville Lodge 687 Loyal Order of Moose met in called session Monday night and installed the following new officers: L. S. ^nse, dictator; C. A. Mussdwhite, secretary; and R. S. May, treasurer.

Dr. A. M. Schultz and Dr. M. B. Massey are attending the dental conventiqn in Winston-Salem this wedc.

Mrs. Tom Gorman Idt today for a visit in Alber-marle.

Dr. R. H. Wright and Professor H. J. McGinnis, both of East CaroUntf Teachers College, s{ient today and yesterday in Raleigh.

Costlier School Desegregation

By ELMER ROESSNER

Internal Revenue Service has ruled that a fixed amount, designated as a donation, that is required to be paid in addition to the tuition fee as a ctmdition of enrollment to a private educational organization, is not deductible as a ^ritoble contribution. Tha'ts Rev. Rul. .71-112.

COMMENT: The IRS, with that rule, may have done more to integrate Southern schools than the Supreme Court did with its busing ruling. -

_ The on sure way to beat Tntegratiod iS to said children

kioiieT tions, can keep out black youngsto's. But maintaining private schools is expoisive. To ease costs, many charge only a iKxninalfee for tuition, but require a substantial donation to the schod. Up until this time, the donation could be deducted (m income tax returns as an educational and hencO charitable deduction. Now the IRS has

abolished that gimmick.

Ecology Vr. TaxeR Orange County, adjoining Los Angeles, in levying taxes has assessed the local Seyra-Up Bottling Co. for all its bottles, both in its possession ond in the hands of dealers

free, hence cheaper. This will wreck those ecological campaigns to reuse bottles.

However, pop bottles are insignificant as ecological hazards, since they cannot contaminate air or water, poison the soil or kill a tree.

of a cigarette to light.

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and customers on the theory that the company still has

aitesing; diem At to cents each, the cost of replacemoit, not at 3 cents, the regular deposit chaije. The assessment involves about $20,000.

COMMENT: This ratonale could spread as towns, counties aikl states hunger for more taxes. And as it spreads, it will doom the returnable bottte by making nonreturnable bottles tax

Tobacco Warnings Moot ?

Seven of the nine largest cigarette manufacturers have agreed to carry health warnings in their advertisements. Warnings are required by law on pacM-Liggett & Myers has refused to carry the wming on its ads for L&M, Ch^terfie^d and Lark bradtfs, and

Reverse Lagnlappe

The Attorney General of New York State, Louis J. Lefkowitz, has sued the famous Widdorf-Astoria for $133,202.82, charging that amount has bwen charged to guests in unitemized charges for "sundries on guests tdlls. The practice is said to be commosi in luxury hotels In New York, Califomia, Hawaii and the (Caribbean. Haks~ say It is legal and covers the cost of handling messages and use of house phones not otherwise charged

for.

(lE^Iihed tocarry the war on a^ for Lucky'Strike, Pall Man, Tareyton and Silva Thins brands.

COMMENT: I dont smole and I wont kiss girls whofo, but I think carrying wamiilgs at this late date is irilly. Anybody who does hot kmw that cigarettes can cause cancer, emphysema ahd heart disease by this time is too dumb to know, which end

demand itemiz^icm of such (karges on hotel bills and Tefiise to^ pay them unless itemized;

The real 'purpose of the charges is not to (lay for messages, etc., but to recover sorne of hotels losses of towels.;: ' ashtrays and silverware guests carry away as souvenirs. However, it is unfair to assess honest guests (or the pilferings of others