Tabor City tribune. (Tabor City, N.C.) 1946-1991, 1953-04-01

when newSmen refused to leave,
and on Wednesday afternoon II
appeared that an impasse had been
reached. Things were brought to
a head on Thursday with the in
PRODUCTION in both houses Of a
bill to permit the joint appropria-
tons committee or any subcom-
mittee thereof to held sessions at
which only committee or subcom-
mittee members and those design
ated by them might attend. Under
suspension of rules and after heat
ed debate, the measure passed
both houses by substantial mar
gins. The immediate effect Of the
measure will be to expedite the
work of the subcommittee; the
ultimate effect on legislative meth
DDS and public reaction is a ques-
ton which legislators and observ-
ers are bordering.
Appropriations and Finance
In its last open meeting before
its clash with the press, the ap-
preparations subcommittee on
Monday tentatively approved over
81 million above recommendations
of the Advisory Budget Commits
sion for the University of North
Carolina. AS full scale meetings
are resumed, its deliberations will
be affected by possible downward
revision of anticipated revenues.
In a report based on partial in
come tax returns, the Commission
err of Revenue on Thursday pre-
dicted that income tax revenues
will be So million less than esti-
mated by the Advisory Budget
Commission.
On Monday night bills propos-
ing bond issues were introduced
to implement Governor Umstead's
permanent Improvement program
outlined in his budget message. At
an election sometime this year, the
people would vote on $50 million
for school facilities and SD million
for mental hospitals. Bond pro-
ceeds for schools would be allo-
Gated 100000 to each county and
SIS million on a per capita basis
in proportion to l95l-52 average
daily memberships (but no county
is to receive more than valid
need as determined by State
Board of Education), and S25 mil
lion by State Board according to
need formula approved by Gov
ernor. Thirteen million dollars
would be authorized by the Cen
eral Assembly for state institu-
tons. but there is no provision for
81 million requested by the Gov
ernor in his budget message for
construction Of hospitals.
Propositions and Grievances
The Senate committee with this
traditional name has been handed
two sensitive issues on which
agreement Is not likely to be
reached. With an eye on Carteret
and Currituck counties and an ear
for charges OF out-Of-State gambl-
ing interests in dog tracks. SB
36i would make it a statewide
mISdemeanOr 10 operate or become
patron of any betting system or
device. No odds have been quoted
on the bills chances for success.
And local option on beer and wine
for towns with less than 5000
population Is under attack in SB
3'3. The bill would bring these
towns under the statute. now an
plIcab!e only TO towns of less than
LOO population. prohibiting a
town from voting in beer and wine
If its county has voted it out.
Local Government
Legislation important to cities
is definitely in the news. House
Judiciary has reported tavorablv
HB $50 which would make owner
snip OF a motor vehicle parked in
violation OF a statutory or NUM-
cipal parking regulation prima
facic evidence that the owner so
parked It. Proponents told lcgislat-
orS on Tuesday that the survival
OF downtown business districts
depended on rapid parking turn
over which. in turn, depended on
effective parking regulation. House
Roads and Highway Safety has
approved HB 922. which would
permit towns below 5000 popula-
ton to contract with the Highway
commission TO perform street con-
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