The Brantley enterprise. (Nahunta, Brantley County, Ga.) 1927-2014, August 31, 1972, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextBrantley County Rescue Unit 462—5007 VOLUME 50- NUMBER 35 Stay A Notion Ahead Inflation Day Public utilities, such as the bus company, the gas company, the telephone company, the electric company, all these are under stern regulation. They cannot raise their rates at will, and with the exception of the bus company, they have not been raising their prices at all in proportion to the advanced cost of living. These latter have shared with us the fruits of more efficient operation. But remember the days of the nickel fare on trolley car and bus? Before we gave in to so much self indulgence with individual automobiles? And those days when we stayed healthier walking a mile to and from the trolley line? Consider the bus. The trolley cars had far greater capacities to carry people economically. The bus is more flexible in its routings, but it is a comparative luxury. We should expect to pay more to ride the bus. And if we weighed the eight miles for a dollar we extract from our automobiles (total cost basis), plus the parking expense, we would vote in rapid transit forthwith. Depreciation of a car runs a nickel a mile, on the average, about a dollar an hour of driving. That car has a driving life of only four thousand hours, more or less. Pure luxury! The insidious part is, it contributes to advancing bus service into the luxury price class. When the president of the bus company asks for a raise in fares, he cites the wage raises granted his drivers and their supporting staff, the rising costs of rolling stock, fuel and materials, and taxes and insurance. He fails to remind his customer that their pay has been increasing right along, too. It is only fair that they should share some of their boosted pay to sustain their bus service. Isn’t it enough that people on fixed incomes and fixed pensions have been subsidizing much of the inflated wages and prices brought about by organized labor? Now there is a point. Many of the bus riders are not organized labor, and they have been subsidizing the organized element. So they expect the bus company to subsidize them. ’Tain’t right! And the president of the gas company is no more imaginative in presenting his case, either. His most indigent customers are always cited as unable to pay more for gas, so why should the more affluent pay more either? He doesn’t mention that it would be in order for the rest of the community to pay these poor people for their work some of their “dividends” of rising wages. To rectify this situation all around, we need something drastic, a new national holiday on the calendar. It will not be fitting to make it a day of work, for we shall need to take it off to ponder its effects. Let us establish an annual Inflation Day! Let Congress decree that no prices nor wages may be readjusted upward during the year, except on this day. We can spend the whole year before in figuring out and negotiating what we are going to demand for increases. Then when all are ready, we can begin to draw the new wages and to pay the new prices. (And hopefully to fathom the futile idiocy of round after round of inflation.) It will be necessary to include cost of living escalation in all continuing mortgage contracts, insurance policies, the unpaid balance on the car not yet paid for, and such, to prevent virtual repudiation of debt by attrition. Such procedure will keep pensions in line with cost of living, and “fixed incomes will no longer be strait jacketed to subsidize the aggressive. To avert chaos, collective bargaining and price increases must gravitate to a nearly uniform level, say 5 or 6 per cent. This does not mean that pay raises to management will be at that level. These come out of the total pot, enhanced by that level, and distributed 'on a “merit" basis with the whim of upper management, just as they are now. The sobering effect of such a grand deal may cause us to feel that inflation Day should not be a separate holiday. Maybe we should have it share an older holiday, such as Labor Day, or Thanksgiving Day! Copyright'o)l97o F.B. Anderson Offshore Lease Sale Is Urged By Dr. Laird NEW ORLEANS (PRN) - A leading petroleum authority stated last week that it is “imperative” that the U.S. government go ahead with its plans to have a sale of petroleum leases in the Gulf of Mexico later in the year. Dr. Wilson M. Laird, director of the American Petroleum Institute’s Committee on Exploration, was testifying at a Department of Interior hearing on the proposed sale. “It is obvious,” Laird said, “that postponing this proposed lease sale - or cutting back on the size or number of tracts offered — would only aggravate an already critical oil and gas energy supply situation.” He declared that the seabed underlying the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf “offers the most promising hope of meeting the nation’s energy supply needs” and also will provide “the best assurance to American consumers that their petroleum needs will be met Brantley County — Land of Forest Products, Naval Stores, Tobacco, Livestock, Honey, Hunting, Fishing — and Progressive People. THIS WE BELIEVE! IF YOU FIRST SUBMIT, YOU WILL LATER SURRENDER, ”, , , and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore. /’ Ephesians6:l3,l4 By F. B. Anderson from dependable and secure sources.” Laird pointed out that natural gas, a clean burning fuel, is frequently found in the same reservoir with oil. He added: “The desire for clean energy which will result in a cleaner environment, especially in our larger cities, necessitates .the development along the Gulf Coast. If this sale is not held, the cleaning up of the urban environment will be that much harder and, in fact, may well be impossible.” After noting that oil and natural gas now supply 77 per cent of the energy used in the United States, Laird said: “While it is true that — over the long run — there are energy sources which could, at least in part, supplant the energy produced from crude oil and natural gas, none of the alternative sources can meet the 1972 to 1985 time frame of the present energy gap- BRANTLEY ENTERPRISE Talmadge Speaks on Vital Issues Talmadge Talks on Vital Issues in Ga, Speeches U. S. Sen. Herman E. Talmadge, back home during the two-week congressional recess, delivered three major Geor gia speeches all in the same day. Here are some of the things he said on current issues: Addressing the Georgia State Jaycee summer board meet ing in Savannah, Sen. Talmadge warned against sacrificing a U. S. military balance of power through arms limitation agreements with the Soviet Union. ” I do not want my country to become a second-rate mili tary power,” he declared in cautioning that unless safeguards are taken, the strategic arms limitation agreement with the Soviets ” will be a bad deal today for which the United Sta tes could have to pay a costly price tomorrow.” The Georgia Senior Senator said the United States must insist, in any future offensive arms agreements, that there be at least equality between the Soviet Union and the U.S. in the number and the capability of nuclear offensive arms. “ We all want to ease tensions of the cold war and the arms race,” Sen. Talmadge asserted, “ but under no-condi tions should we allow ourselves to be relegated to an in ferior military position.” Under the 5 year interim agreement signed by President Richard Nixon in Moscow, Talmadge said the Soviets would be allowed a distinct advantage over the Dinted States. He urged that in the next round of arms negotiations the United States “ make it very clear that we intend to ensure a balance of power in order to maintain a level of military readiness necessary to our national security.” As principal speaker at the dedication of a new $ 1.2-mil lion wing of the South Fulton Hospital in East Point, Sen. Talmadge said he had " grave doubts ” about installing a national health insurance plan at this time, principally be cause of its high cost. The Senator, a ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, pointed out that national health insurance legis lation now pending before Congress would cost approxima tely $ 60-billion in the first year alone. He added: “ This would of course necessitate a sizable increase in taxes and be highly inflationary.” Although he presently looks with disfavor on comprehen sive national health insurance, Talmadge expressed approval of a catastrophic insurance program, and said he hopes that Congress would act on such a plan as soon as possible. Said he: ” I am greatly concerned about the devastating effect which a major illness or accident can have on American families. It is estimated that more than one million families in the U.S. annually incur medical expenses which decimate or totally wipe their resources.” Recalling that he made a dedicatory address at the South Fulton Hospital’s opening in 1963, and spoke again when a major expansion of the hospital was completed in 1969, the senator said he felt he had ” a vested interest ” in the hos pital’s progress, which he said was " an outstanding example of federal, state and local cooperation in meeting the hos pital and health needs of our people.” He urged that ” momentum toward greater progress of of our state and region be maintained now that we are on the move. We have got to get more of our young people through school, into cilieges and vocational-technical training. We have got to expand industry even more and create additional jobs, not just in our urban areas, but all across the state.” Bus Dr ive r s , Lunchroom Employees An n ounce d Brantley County school bus drivers and lunchroom workers for the 1972-73 school term has been announced by the co untyschcol superintendents of fice. Bus drivers and lunch room workers are a follows? BUS DRIVERS Piercie Aldridge, Mauise Cae ver, James Fleming Crews, Jesse Cribbs, Raleigh Griffin, “Even to the year 2000, conventional power sources must provide the major portion of our energy requirements. And petroleum — crude oil and natural gas — is expected to provide the lion’s share of that energy.” He acknowledged greater efforts must be made to conserve energy in the United States. “Americans,” he declared, “will have to discipline themselves to be close-fisted about energy use. The realities of life in the United States, however, are continuing to place increased demands on our energy producing industries. “The population is continuing to grow; demands for consumer goods are increasing; reductions in levels of unemployment and poverty are being sought; and efforts to solve present environmental problems are continuing to be mandated. All of these will require more — not less — energy.” THE BRANTLEY ENTERPRISE, NAHUNTA, GEORGIA, AUGUST 31, 1972 George Herrin, Jr. Farley O’- Berry, Mary Lee Rogers, Vir gil Rowell, James L. Wain right, Elbert Wilson, Ethel Higginbotham, Hoke Highsmith, Clarence Jacobs, Leon Vernon. Johns, Harry J. King, Joe McDonald, Lester Moody, Van Strickland, Ernest Thrift and John L. Woods. Brantley County Lunchroom Workers. Hoboken Mrs. Mamie Edwards, Mrs. Lynn Easterling, Mrs. Emily Jacobs, Mrs. Elvera Thornton Nahunta Elementary Mrs. Irene Crews, Mrs. Do ris Lake. Mrs. Lois Crews, Mrs. Ruth Johns, Mrs. Eunice Johnson, Mrs. Nola Moody, ( Cont. Page 2, Col. 4 ) Teachers Insured "Due Process ” New policies governing sus pension, revocation and denial of certificates of teachers and other professional personnel adopted by the State Board of Education Thursday will insure “ due process ” for teachers under the U.S. Constitution. The new rules and regula tions detail for what specific causes a teacher or other certi fied professional may have his certification denied, suspended or revoked. They also estab, lish procedures for the app. ointment of a hearing officer, conduct of a hearing, main, tenance of records and the filing of exceptions and pre sentation of briefs and oral arguments to the State Board of Education. “ Recent rulings of the courts concerning the ’ due process ’ BRANTLEY’S These cheerleaders and their sponsor attended ASA cheer leading camp at Norman Park College August 2 -6. They really worked hard learning new cheers, chants, pompom routines and planning pep ral- BRANTLEY COUNTY ELECTION "RUN-OFF” RESULTS Results of the Brantley County run - off election are in and Official. Herrin unseated Stewart in an expected close race for Chairman of the County Commission. Herrin won the race with a majority of 26 votes. The Official returns show that Herrin had 1388 while Stewart had 1362. In the other Commission race for Post Number 3, Can didate Lee won the race over Jones by 295 votes. The Of ficial count was Lee 1500 to Jones 1205. Morgan won the race for Clerk of Superior Court by 85 votes. Morgan officially had 1416 with Allen getting 1331. Wainright won over Riggins for Sheriff by 93 votes. Wain right won with a count of 1420 to Riggins 1327. The newly elected officials will take offic on January 1, 1973 in accordance with State Law. Hortense FireßumS Subscribe to Satilla The Pastorium Brantley Enterprise Hortense Fire Chief Mack Carver reported that the Sa tilla Baptist Church Pastorium was destroyed by fire Wednes day night August 23rd. Chief Carver stated that every effort was made to re tain the fire but was to no avail. Fortunately the Pastorium was unoccupied at the time of the mishap. provision of the Constitution have made this reassessment of State Board Policy nec essary,” said Assistant State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Joe Edwards. “ The Board has elected to come under the state Administrative Proced ure Act for this purpose only, and the rules and regulations adopted Thursday are in full compliance with the Act,” he said. The Board also approved pro cedures for hearings to be conducted by the Professional Practices Commission as sub mitted by Mrs. Elizabeth Lam bert, chairman. These also are consistent with the new Board regulations governing teacher certification procedu res. ly’s. We’re looking forward to this year’s Season of Spor ts. Come and help us cheer our team to a BIG VICTORY we need your support I Cheerleading is more than yelling, jumping, and making 50 YEARS A€o TODA^ Did you Know ? Moonshine women outwit U. S. Officials, says a headline in a daily paper - that’s the latest, but it is not a hard matter for an attractive worn an to outwit a man, even tho she is a dealer in moonshine. We are glad to note that cross • ties have made an other jump in price. The war is over, so West Virginia claims the front page headlines’ ” Several Killed and many wounded in West Vlrigina Gun • Fight.” Is the latest. When an Editor sits down to write a copy and can think of nothing to write, it is a relief to here a Hoot Owl Hoot. This was the case with ye edi tor tonight. Oh fellows, hasn’t the wea ther been agreeable for the last few days ? OFFICIAL ORGAN BRANTLEY COUNTY AND CITY OF NAHUNTA CHEERLEADERS signs. It’s learning , working, protecting your excitement and smile. It’s being able to arouse people with lots of spirit I The 1972 • 73 Varsity Cheer leaders for Brantley County are : Top Left - Right • Imo- §3«J I I 3 I AUen 505 141 16 6 225 134 7 0 40 50 1 334 Morgan 385 22? 193 120 170 180 57 84 1416 Wainright 317 296 248 210 143 96 48 62 1420 Riggins 569 80 158 138 164 158 49 72 1327 Herrin 427 245 231 171 100 89 48 77 1388 Stewart 457 127 126 178 204 166 48 56 1362 Lee 482 145 235 179 157 175 43 74 1490 k lones 378 221 122 165 142 66 50 61 1205 LOCAL NEWS ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST Mrs. J. B. White made a business trip to Hickox Sat. urday. Mr. Jim Manning of Bruns wick was in town Saturday af ternoon. Miss Lena Bell Loe enter tained to a sumptuous Sunday dinnei the following guests we. er: Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Da vidson and son, Keith. Messrs. I. F. Brown, Lester Walters and Ralph Brown. The baby of Mr. John Smith has been seriously ill for the past few days. Mr. Ira F. Brown who was reported on the sick list last week has fully recovered and is this week engaged in haul, ing cross ties to Lulaton. Mr. and Mrs. Barney White visited Waycross Wednesday. MEMBER AMoe/at/on * FountM 7M5 gene Cobb, Joan Carter, Phy llis Douberly, Donna Popwell, and Mary Alice Blue. Bottom - Left to Right - Gail Corbitt, Kathryn Schmitt, Debra Thrift, Captain Carol Patten Co - Captain and Pat Dowling. FOR SALE Agood team of mare mules for sale cheap. These mules are quiet and good workers, either single or double. F.O. Martin LULATON NEWS Mr. Gilmer Brooker and Miss Hester Hargraves motor, ed here Sunday. Mrs. Van Daily of Brunswick is spending several days here. Mrs. Mattie Newmans is very seriously ill at this writing. Mr. Austin Johns and son, Lonnie of Owins Ferry motor, ed here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Melva Rogers spent Sunday with Mrs. C. H. Rogers. Patronize Our Advertisers.