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The Newberry Sun, Newberry S. C., Thursday, March 4, 1971—PAGE 3 STUDENT GOVERNMENT HEAD—Jim Riddle of Mauldin was named president of the Student Government Association at Newberry College in a run-off election Tuesday. Riddle defeated Randy Charpia for the post. Vaughan Herlong of Johnston, was eliminated in the first race last Thursday. G. I. benefits tax exempt Veterans benefits are gene rally exempt from taxation and need not be reported as in come tax return, Newberry County Service Officer, Jerry O’Quinn, reminded veterans in an announcement today. O’Quinn said the only^rreport- able item is interest earned on GI insurance dividends left on deposit or credit with the VA since this is considered earned income and not a ve terans’ benefit. GI insurance dividends them selves are not taxable, VA said, nor are proceeds from GI in surance policies. Other major tax exempt be nefits, according to Jerry O’ Quinn, are compensation and pension, GI Bill and other edu cational assistance, subsistence payments to vocational rehabi litation trainees, and grants for homes or autos to severely dis abled veterans. For further in formation veterans should con tact the nearest VA office or their local service organiza tion representative. Season at hand for tornadoes Robins, flowers and torna does all have one thing in com mon—they are signs of spring says John Purvis, head of the National Weather Service Fore cast Office for South Carolina. The 1971 season appears to be getting off to an active start in the Palmetto State accord ing to Purvis. During February a number of active thunder storms with at least one con firmed tornado was reported. The tornado developed near St. Matthews on February 22nd, hop skipping along for about 12 miles before disappearing back into the clouds. Other fun nel clouds were slighted on the 22nd and on the 26th. In all instances the National Weather Service had issued timely tor nado watches for these areas. A tornado watch is issued by the National Weather Service whenever weather conditions are judged to be suitable for the formation of tornadoes. Tor nadoes are no strangers to South Carolina. Each year on the average several occur. Last year was below average with only one confirmed tornado al though another storm did ex tensive damage in the Ander son area. 1964 was a peak year in South Carolina with 26 storms either being classified as tornadoes or doing consider able damage. South Carolina on the average has twice as many tornadoes per unit area as North Carolina and about as many as Georgia. What can you do to help pro tect life and property if a tor nado occurs. First have a plan of action. Learn the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning. The watch means that today is a day when conditions are suitable within the area and time in dicated for tornadoes to deve lop—this is intended to place people on the alert. The Tor nado warning means that a tornado has been sighted and is moving towards the warned area. Tornado reports are need ed from the public. If and when you see a tornado a timely report to your nearest Weather Service Office may be invalua ble in helping provide timely warnings to threatened areas. This also enables the metero- logist to identify the storm on his radar scope and to follow it. Remember one timely report may save a life and it could be yours. Read papers at annual meet Two Newberry College pro fessors will read papers at the annual meeting of the South Carolina Academy of Religion at Newberry College, Saturday, March 6. Dr. Francis Fesperman, as sociate professor of religion, will talk on “Jefferson’s Bible,” and James Hill, assistant pro fessor of philosophy, will dis cuss, “How Can We Speak of God in a Secular Fashion” Dr. Allen Page, assistant pro fessor of religion, is making the arrangements for the day long meeting on the College campus; ho is also the secre tary-treasurer of the organiza tion. Other papers will also be de livered by Dr. Donald Jones of the University of South Caro lina and Dr. Harris H. Parker, Jr., of Columbia College. College signs two gridders The Newberry College Indians have acquired two more Atlan ta and Macon area men for next football season. They are Johnny Keyton from Wrights- ville, Georgia and Larry Pad gett from Powder Springs. Keyton attended Johs^on County High School in Wrighu- ville where he played halfback. During his senior year the six feet 180 pounder scored 15 touchdowns and gained a total of 1,400 yards. Among his many awards he was the team captain for two years as well as All Middle Georgia for the past two years and also All State Honorable Mention. Head Coach Fred Herren said, “He has outstanding speed. He has the ability to be very versitle and should be able to play many positions.” Padgett comes to the Indians as a quarterback. The McEac- hern High School star com pleted 78 of 155 passes last year for a total of 1,188 yards and 12 touchdowns. Among Larry’s laurels include All State for two years and All County Of fensive Captain. His other high school honors include Vice-President of the school Hi-Y, an active member in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and an Achievement Scholarship. Keyton is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Louie Keyton of Wrightsville, and Padgett is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Pad gett of Powder Springs. Indian tennis season opens The Newberry Indians will begin their eleven-game tennis schedule at Lander College in Greenwood on March 12. Although the Indians are still a young team, Coach Joe Rod dy will have some experience in Jeff Young and Ray Bell from last year’s squad. Lenoir Rhyne and Erskine perhaps pose the biggest threat to the tribe as each will have experience to their advantage. Sgt. Craven at Arizonia base GLENDALE, Ariz. - U.S. Air Force Technical Sergeant Ri chard C. Craven, son of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Craven Sr., Rt. 1, Kinards, S.G., has arrived for duty at Luke AFB, Ariz. Sergeant Craven, an aircraft maintenance technician in a unit of the Tactical Air Com mand, previously served at Bien Hoa AB, Vietnam. The sergeant is a 1955 gra duate of Bush River High School. His wife, Anna, is the daughter of Mrs. Reba L. Bragg 315 Laurens, Joanna, S.C. COLLEGE BASEBALL SEASON OPENS MARCH 17 The Newberry Indians will open their fifth season under the direction of Coach Horace Turbeville on March 17 as they take on the Wofford Terriers at Newberry. Additions to the 21 game sche dule include the University of South Carolina and Taylor Col lege from Upton, Indiana. There will be four .double headers this season, three on the road and one at home. The Indians will be looking to better their 8-18 record of last season. NATO exercise Summer in First Class George B. Sum mer, son of Mr., and Mrs. George R. Summer, participat ed in Exercise Wintex 71, a NATO training exercise, held in West Germany Jan. 25-Feb. 4. During this training period Pvt. Summer assisted in ope rating a laundry and bath fa- rating a laundry and bath fa cility which supported field troops operating under simulat ed combat conditions. The purpose of Wintex 71 was to evaluate the NATO shiled in Western Europe. Pvt. Summer is regularly stationed near Furth as a laun dry and bath specialist in the 95th Supply and Service Batta- lion’s Headquarters Company. The 20-year-old soldier attend ed Newberry High School. Do You Really Know The House You Are Buying? 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