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Western Carolinian Volume 44 Number 30

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  • PAGE 12/THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN/APRIL 26, 1979 Long gas lines likely says secretary Schlesinger By TOM RAUM Associated Press Writer An anticipated summer gasoline shortage may be made worse deliberately to keep heating oil flowing to homes next winter, sayd Energy Secretary James R. Schlesinger. Schlesinger said the administration may soon have to take steps to see that crude oil normally destined for refining into gasoline is used to make home heating oil instead. Meanwhile, and administration proposal to give the president standby authority to save fuel by ordering weekend closings of gasoline stations has been turned down by an important House committee. Schlesinger was scheduled to appear today before a House-Senate Economic subcommittee chaired by Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., to defend the president's recent decision to lift price controls on domestically produced oil. Other witnesses called included Charles L. Schultze, chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers; Alice Rivlin, director of the Congressional Budget Office; and several private economists. Kennedy said today's hearing would "look at the whole range of direct and indirect economic impacts of oil decontrol" and "how any revenue collected through a windfall profits tax, it if is enacted, will be used." Carter has proposed using some of the money from his proposed tax to help low-income people pay heating bills. But Schlesinger said Tuesday specifics of the plan have yet to be worked out. The steps to ensure an adequate supply of heating oil will begin with "polite conversations" with oil companies but could end up with orders to refineries to produce less gasoline and more heating oil, Schlesinger said Tuesday. Because of the nearly three-month loss of Iranian oil, home heating oil supplies are now at critically low levels, Schlesinger said. "The message is clear," he said. "We are not going into next winter's heating season with the risk that homes that need oil for heat will be short." Testifying before the House Commerce energy and power subcommittee, Schlesinger said that although decontrol is needed to ease potential long range oil shortages, it won't do anything to avoid possible heating oil shortages next winter. 2 3 I Volunteer week celebrated Evelyn "Champagne" King was the featured performer in the disco/concert at Reid Gym last Thursday night. The night's event capped off a day of music started by Sugarcreek on the UC lawn earlier. This week, April 22-28, is National Volunteer Week, a time to salute and celebrate the nation's many volunteers who are involved in meeting community needs. To commemorate this week and to recognize the work of its own volunteers, the VOICE Advisory Board and staff held its first recognition cook-out, Sunday April 22 in Cullowhee. VOICE, which stands for Volunteers in Concern for the Elderly , is a program of Home Supportive Service of C.J. Harris Community Hospital. VOICE matches up trained volunteers with elderly and disabled people in the community who need visitors, telephone reassurance or assistance with transportation, shopping or other chores. Approximately 25 participants attended the cook-out and enjoyed volleyball and a meal before sitting down to share volunteer experiences and receive recognition ribbons for their hours of service. The volunteer who had donated the most hours of service since the program began in February was Ida Bryson of Sylva followed by Joyce Hodges of WCU. A total of approximately 200 hours of service to the community has been donated by the 35 VOICE , volunteers in the first two months. Several of the volunteers reported that their work with older people has changed their outlook on life. Sharon Carr, Social Worker with Home Supportive Service, says that some of the younger volunteers say they have gained an important sense of history and a Albums stolen Dear Editor, Upon returning from my Easter break I was greeted with a royal disaster. Someone had broken into my dorm room and stolen every one of mine and my roommate's albums. This totalled up to 185 albums. Now for all the pessimists who think, "Why did you not lock your door?" The door was both locked and bolted on the front door and on the bathroom door. When we returned, the door was still locked but not bolted. Seeing as how only the R.A.'s and the Head Residents have pass keys, this leads one to wonder. Do not get me wrong, I am not accusing anyone but this is still puzzeling. Also, the physical plant in two months has not fixed the entrance door locks. This leaves the dorm open 24 hours a day for any person who would like to take anything. I wish the physical plant employees would get off their lazy butts and fix the doors. In conclusion, if anyone has any information on or wants to return any or all of our albums, I would greatly appreciate it very much. Just call 227-4585 and ask for Paul Stephenson. Thank Yon, Pan! Stephenson v»v»v«vww*v»v«*»*«r»v»-.w»•«•-••-- feeling for what lite in the mountains was like many years ago. Donna Hall and Beth Mason, student volunteers from WCU, have worked with VOICE as partners. They feel they have gained both skills and insight from their work with an older woman who has taught them to quilt and with an older man who has shared his art work with them. Also recognized with special ribbons at Sunday's event were the VOICE Advisory Board members who have worked for the last six months to organize and get the VOICE program operational. Persons interested in participating in VOICE and especially interested in helping the counties' elderly residents, call or come by the offices of Home Supportive Services at C.J. Harris Hospital. A new training program is scheduled for early June. LIBRARY HOURS DURING EXAM WEEK Saturday, April 21 April 28 8 a.m.-midnight Saturday, May 5 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, May 6 CLOSED Monday-Friday May7-Mayl8 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 19 Sunday, May 20 CLOSED CLOSED Monday, May 21 Resume Normal Hours WCU's Own OUT TO LUNCH At The ^-^. .Co* Mi+Q Ar»ril 9 Sat. Nite April 28th Beginning 9:00 Band Cover $3 Person Serving Sat. 5-10 293-5442 Thurs. Nite is Spaghetti Nite All you can eat (to 4 lbs.) by reservation Only $1.95 Or try Veal Parmesan *2.45 NITELY SPECIAL Mon - Fri •2.45 Includes entree, vegs., & bev Take an exam break for good food!!!
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