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The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thursday, February 23, 1967—Page 3 Strengthening State Goremments A growing population and the rapid expansion of federal pro grams have caused many thoughtful leaders throughout the nation to seek effective means of strengthening and re vitalizing the role of State governments. One of the major tools we are using in this task is the in stitute of State Programming. I had the privilege of attending the Institute this past week at Chapel Hill, X. C. Also m at tendance were a number of governors, former governors, r-deral administrators, politi cal scientists and legislators from all over the nation. 15 per cent, made possible by investments earned with re tirement funds. I am hopeful that the bill will become law in the very near future. Preserving History The State Budget and Con trol Board has approved a pre liminary study aimed at beau tifying the State Capitol grounds. A comprehensive landscaping plan will be de veloped, and all proposals will be coordinated with the State Archives Department to give major emphasis to South Car olina history. State leaders and historic preservation groups have been interested in this project for some time. Heart Week Birthday Girl and Mother Honored—Governor Robert McNair blows out 11 candles on the birthday cake of Donna I^entz, who was born a few months after t,- . mother, Mrs. John L. Lentz, of Columbia, had heart surgery. Mrs. Lentz has been named Heart Mother of the Year by the South Carolina Heart Associiation as one of those who proved that pre^nem-v need not prevent a heart operation. Donna was born on February 25, the day before Heart Sunday when Heart volunteers throughout the state will visit their neighbors for contributions to the Heart Fund, which support, the kind of research that made Mrs. Lentz’s operation possible. Conference participants were in genera! agreement :hat the ma n thrust of the Institute’s work during the n*-xt two years should be seek.ng the best alternative methods for budgeting and programming procedures at the state level. I am pleased to report that these efforts are being closely watched and encouraged not only by state leaders, but by the White House and other in fluential federal officials. I w IS continue to participate actively in this and other pro jects to strengthen the capa- b.iities of the states to meet the needs of our people, and to create within state govern ment a greater degree of pro- fessionalsm. Retirement Benefits Following a recommendation made in our State of the State message, a bill has. now been introduced in the General As sembly to increase retirement benefits for our state employ ees. Throughout South Caroli na, many retired teachers, for example, are living on fixed in comes In the face of rising costs of living. Under our proposal, these former public servants would receive an average increase of BUSH RIVER GIRLS 4-H HAS MEETING On Thursday, February Cfth. tr.e Bush River School girl’s 4-H *"lub met. Wanda Kennedy. Cyntha Long, Phylis Pruitt. Oa.. Riddle. Jennie Tarlton and Candy Johnson participated in *te program. Af'er *.h* program.. the : r. z wajs . Jim over to Mias -r* 4 H l*ad er. * ■.■id Cr.e cl -b m*mb*r » r . •;o max* a T' r _. * * . i., . a pi T 7 . ^ ra^:-. ~ *h>r~.y rirzh-y- and a ■ ^ ur' Frr * ♦T.or-y r.gr:y~ ar.d a cu r>.r :ap ar.d c-ag iy irf'. rd*. * W . fcji SINGLETON AT BACHMAN CHURCH 3..1 S.ngieton w.ii ass.st tr.e Rev W.ii am H Link when Lenten -e rvice - are re ml at Bach mar. Crape. L-the ran C' j'^h or. Ferruarv —o, at Mr. S.r.gieton a rremrer f St. Pauls Lutlreran. church, C.earwater, Florida and .s a sen. or a*. Newberry College earr.r.g a major in Spanish ar.d a m.nor in speech. The public is ivited to attend the service. Mrs. John W H.cks and sons of Massachusetts spent several -pays this week w.th Mrs. Hicks' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ha! Kuhn Sr., on Johns tone street. Mrs. H.cks is the former Mary Birge Kohn. If you thought Pontiac was coming out with just another sports car, you don’t know Pontiac! Pontine Mol<w Divimou Pontiac aoooaoces not one, two, three or foar, bat five nagnificent new Firebirds for every kind of driving. Now you can choose from five new Firebirds with the same advanced Pontiac styling, but with five entirely different driving personalities. And they ail come with supple expanded vinyl interiors, wood grain styled dash, exclusive space-saver collapsible spare, bucket seats and wide-oval tires. Firebird 400. Coiled under tho r ,e dual scoops is a 400 cubic inch V-8 that shrugs off 325 hp. It's connected to a floor mounted heavy-duty three-speed. On special suspension with redline wide-oval tires. This could be called the ultimate in grand touring After this, there isn't any more. Firebird HO. HO stands for High Output. As a split second behind the wheel will attest to. The Firebird HO boasts a 285-hp V-8 with a four-barrel carburetor, dual ex hausts and sport striping Standard stick is a column-mounted three-speed Naturally, all Firebird options are available Firebird 326. Is there room for a family in a sports car? There is now. The excitement of a sports car with the practicality of a 326 cubic inch V-8 that delivers 250 hp on regular gas. Standard transmission is an all-synchro three- speed, but you can order an automatic. Firebird Sprint. Mow you don't have to go to Europe for a sophisticated road machine. This is the 215-hp version of our eager Overhead Cam Six. It's mounted on spe cial suspension that practically welds it to the road. (Any road') With a floor-mounted all-synchro 3-speed. Firebird. This is our economy Firebird—with the same exciting options and interiors as the more exotic ones. It's Overhead Cam Six squeezes 165 hp from regular for inexpensive fun driving. See them all at your Pontiac dealer's ■ ho Magnificent Five are here! KIRK PONTIAC-CADILLAC COMPANY 2100 NANCE STREET NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA