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146 PUBLISHED WEEKDAYS AND SUNDAY IN ROBESON COUNTY LDMBERTON, N.C., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18,1976 FORTY-FOUR PAGES Price 10 Cenis Hunt, Flaherty Top Vote In N.C. Governor Races War Victims Remembered Japan's Emperor Hirohito and Empress Nagako pause in silent remembrance of the 3.1 million World War II victims at the chrysanthemum-laden altar at Budokan Hall in Tokyo, where services were held marking the 31st anniversary of the end of the war. (AP Wirephoto) RALEIGH (AP) Democrat James B. Hunt and Republican David Flaherty stood astride their parties this morning, the authors of impressive victories in North Carolina's gubernatorial primary. About the only people Hunt and Flaherty failed to convince were the candidates who finished well back in second place--Democrat Edward O'Herron and Republican Coy Privette.

Both held out thin hopes that the final tally would enable them to consider calling for a runoff on September 14. But the votes counted by early this morning gave them little encouragement. With 87.88 per cent of the precincts counted, Hunt had 305,156 votes for 52.79 per cent of the total. He needed 50 per cent to win the nomination outright. O'Herron had 134,356 votes, or 23.24 per cent, George Wood, the ex-state legislator from Camden County, was third with 100,494 of 17.38 per cent, State Sen.

Thomas Strickland was a distant fourth with 33,626 votes or 5.81 per cent, and Jetter A. Barker, the mayor of Love Valley, was fifth with 4,330 votes, or less than one per cent. Hunt refrained from making a flat victory statement Tuesday night. But he predicted that (See'G'on Page 2) Lee, Green Head For Lt. Governor unoff Election Some 30,000 Reported Homeless In Philippine Earthquake By GEL SANTOS Associated Writer MANILA, The Philippines (AP) The official toll of dead and missing in the earthquakes and tidal waves in the southern Philippines soared to more than 5,300 today, with nearly 30,000 reported homeless The National Disaster Coordinating Center (NDCC) said 3,103 deaths had been confirmed and there were at least 2,282 missing, 688 injured and 28,716 homeless following Tuesday's May Depression Become New Storm MIAMI (AP) A tropical depression which formed in the Atlantic Ocean near Bermuda today could become a tropical storm by day's end, the National Hurricane Center said.

At 10 a.m. EOT, the storm was located 200 miles west southwest of Bermuda and was 'centered at latitude 31.0 north and longitude 68.0 west. Highest sustained winds were 35 miles an hour with gale force gusts in squalls mainly east of the center, observers said. The center said the depression was moving toward the northeast at 10 miles an hour. "Interests in Bermuda should listen for further advices on the depression and be prepared for oossible gale force winds later today," forecasters said.

The center said that if the depression continued to strengthen at its present rate, it would become tropical storm Candice later today. Weather catastrophes. The casualties were concentrated in the towns and cities along Mindanao island's 500 miles of coastline around the Moro Gulf, on the northern side of the Celebes Sea. The Philippine Air Force was shuttling tons of medicine, food and other supplies to Cotabato, on the eastern shore of the gulf, and Zamboanga, across the gulf at the tip of the Zamboanga peninsula. They were among the hardest hit Cities.

Navy ships stationed in Zam- boanga were ferrying relief goods to other stricken areas along the coast. President Ford sent President Ferdinand E. Marcos a message expressing sorrow and offering U.S. aid. Casualties were reported in the provinces of North and South Zamboanga, Basilan, North and South Lanao, Cota- bato and Misamis Oriental, and the cities of Zamboanga, Basilan, Cagayan de Oro and Cota- bato.

Other provinces in the central Philippines and on southern Luzon Island also felt the tremors, but there were no reports of casualties in those areas. The first quake struck shortly after midnight Monday, while the people of Mindanao were sleeping. It was centered in the Celebes Sea between Mindanao and Indonesia's Celebes island and sent 24-f oot-high tidal waves crashing ashore, carry- (SeeTonPage2) RALEIGH (AP) Former Chapel Hill Mayor Howard Lee led a pack of eight hopefuls Tuesday to win a berth in the Democratic runoff for lieutenant governor against No. 2 finisher Jimmy "Green. On the Republican side, William S.

Hiatt of Mount Airy won a landslide victory over Odell Payne of Greensboro. With 88.57 per cent of the precincts reporting, Hiatt had 61.54 per cent of the total with 56,906 votes to 35,556 votes for Payne. Lee, a black and the son of a Georgia sharecropper, led all night and with 89.68 per cent of 'the precincts counted today, Lee had 152,432 votes for 27.37 per cent of the tota, compared with 143,146 votes or 25.70 per cent for Green. Green a 16-year veteran legislator who moved to Bladen County from Virginia as a Ellis Edges Oxendine In District Judge Race Classified 28 Comics 30 Editorial 4 Entertainment 1 Obituaries 2 Sports 10-12 Television 7 Women's News 16-19 B. Craig Ellis of Laurinburg jumped to an early lead in balloting and held off a late rally by Rep.

Henry Ward Oxendine to claim the hotly contested District Judge's race in Tuesday's primary. Although Oxendine edged Ellis by over 200 votes in Robeson County, the Laurinburg attorney swamped Oxendine in Scotland County by 1700 votes. Robeson and Scotland Counties combine to form the 16th Judicial District. Unofficial returns gave Ellis 10,036 votes to Oxendine's 8,577, an edge of over 1500 ballots. The judge's race had raised more attention than other local contests in Tuesday's primary.

Contributions totalling over $4,000 had been given to the candidates. The 1975 General Assembly created a fourth judgeship in the 16th Judicial District, necessitating yesterday's election. The three other District Judges will not face an election bid until 1978. Oxendine trailed throughout 'the evening. The Scotland County returns, which proved mortal to Oxendine's bid, were (See'DJ on Page 2) B.CRAIG ELLIS young man to make his fortune, held second place through the night.

None of the six other candidates in the crowded Democratic contest posed a threat to the leaders. John M. Jordan, a one-term legislator who hoped the voters would recall that his father was the late U.S. Sen. B.

Everett Jordan, was a distant third with less than 15 per cent of the total. Former FBI agent Waverly Akins, a Wake County Commissioner, held fourth place (See'E'on Page 2) Mrs. Woo Forces Runoff RALEIGH (AP) Consumer advocate Lillian Woo, who led a vigorous attack on the policies of State Auditor Henry Bridges, finished a strong enough second to force a Democratic runoff for that office. Several other Council of State incumbents survived challenges. With 88.1 per cent of the precincts counted, Bridges had 232,882 votes for 45.84 per cent of the total while Mrs.

Woo had 214,899 votes and Walter Fuller had 60.146. Incumbent Insurance Commissioner John R. Ingram soundly deafeated Joe Johnson and Jerry Waters in the Democratic primary. Ingram led through the night with about 56 per cent of the votes while Johnson attracted about 37 per cent. Democrat Thad Eure, who has been secretary of state 40 years, squeaked by to win nomination for an llth term after George Breece, 31, unsuccessfully asked the voters to give a younger man a chance.

It was Eure's toughest challenge but he captured nearly 53 per cent of the votes, Eure will face Asa Spaulding (See 'H' on Page 21 'Mostly sunny skies are forecast for this afternoon and Thursday with highs in the lower 80s both days. Clear skies and cool temperatures are predicted for tonight with lows in the low 60s. Winds will be northeasterly from 5 to 15 m.p.h. today and around 5 m.p.h. tonight.

Rainfall probability is near zero today and tonight and 10 per cent on Thursday. The level of Lumber River was measured at 5.83 feet this morning at the Moore Bridge Sunrise and sunset: today, 6:38 a.m. and 8:01 p.m.; Thursday, 6:39 a.m. and 8 p.m. By DONALD M.

ROTHBERG AP Political Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) President Ford appears firmly in control of the 1976 Republican National Convention as the delegates prepare to choose the party's presidential nominee tonigjit. He established his dominance with a clear-cut victory on an issue chosen by challenger Ronald Reagan. The climactic confrontation toward which Ford and Reagan have moved for nine months was hours away and only a reversal that would rank as a political miracle could keep Ford from a first-ballot victory. After the defeat of Reagan's bid to force Ford to name his running mate this morning, attention turned to the remaining men on Ford's list of prospects, said by one source to number only five now.

Ford was described as delighted with the outcome of the first test of strength at the convention. A Reagan spokesman said the former California governor still expects to win the presidential nomination. He described Reagan as "disappointed but not completely surprised." But Reagan's campaign director acknowledged that it would be an uphill battle. After a decisive victory in the first major test of this 31st GOP convention, Ford's strategists worked out a compromise that avoided another floor fight over the foreign policy plank in the party platform. Backers of both sides arrived at the convention hall Tuesday knowing that before the session ended they would have a clear indication of which man had the strength to prevail.

It was an emotional night. The noise and the politics had escalated from the opening day sessions on Monday. The demonstrations when Mrs. Ford and then Mrs. Reagan arrived in the hall were louder and longer than they had been the night before.

Speakers were interrupted as partisans for both candidates tried to shout each other down. The crucial vote came on Reagan's proposal to require Ford to name his running mate before the balloting for the presidential nomination. Ford's victory by a Ill-vote margin was all the more impressive because the President had allowed Reagan to choose the issue and then trounced him in the ultimate test of political power: who can get the votes. Ford's margin of victory margin was (See T'on Page 2) Red Springs, Fairmont OK Beer Sales Red Springs and Fairmont have joined Pembroke and Maxton as the only towns in Robeson County which allow the sales of beer and wine. Voters in those two municipalities decided yesterday to allow the sale of the brew in special referendums by margins of 3 to 2.

i i a indicate that the final tally in Fairmont was 601 to 435 in favor of the sales. The total in Red Springs was 654-469. Both towns will allow only off-premise sales. Super markets and convenience stores, after applying for a license, can stock the beverages. Restaurants will not be allowed to sale the brew across the counter.

Citizens in Red Springs and Fairmont had petitioned for Tuesday's a months ago. Several Red (See'A'on Page 2) DAVID T.F1AHERTY JIM HUNT Robeson Voters Follow State Election Trends ByLOLITAHUCKABY Robesonian Staff Writer Robeson County citizens cast an unofficial total of 17,084 votes in the state's gubernatorial primaries to join the rest of North Carolina in naming Lieutenant Governor James E. Hunt overwhelmingly for the Democratic nomination and Action Line ACTION LINE answurs questions from readers, with information from local sources. It is concerned with the problems of Individuals relating to public agencies and services, and with questions of general interest. Write Action Line.

The Robesonian. Lumberton. N.C.. or dial 738-8844. Are the shots for swine-flu necessary, or can I get by without having to receive them? -R.

E. B. Bobby Rogers, director of the Robeson County Health Department, said that though the swine-flue inoculation is not mandatory, he "strongly suggests" receiving the shot. Rogers cited the consequences, noting the large number of deaths in the United States in 1917-18, when this flu strain struck the country. He said that it is particularly important for those people over 65 and the chronically ill to receive the vaccine.

These people are in the high risk category, and will receive the first treatments. We bought some encyclopedias a while back at a time when my husband was working. Since then, he has been laid off. When we bought the books, the representative agreed that if my husband lost his job, we could return the books to the company and not have to finish paying for them. Now the company is threatening us with a lawsuit.

(See'B'on Page 2 former Human Resources Director David Flaherty on top of the Republican list. In the Democratic race, with five candidates contending for the nomination, Hunt pulled away from the pack in the early counting both in Robeson and across the state, collecting 9,588 votes from the county. Charlotte businessman Ed O'Herron followed behind Hunt in Robeson with 3,365 votes and George Wood running third with 3,308. Of the approximately 377 Robeson Votes cast in the Republican gubernatorial race, David Flaherty easily lead his three opponents with a total of 231 approached only by Coy Privette, who collected 58 votes. Lumberton Precinct No.

1 and Pembroke cast the greatest number of Republican votes in each contest. LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR In the race for party nominations for the Lieutenant Governor's seat, Robeson County voters again followed state patterns and supported a close race between Democratic contenders James Green and Howard Lee and then a marginal victory by Bill Hiatt over Odell Payne. Out of the slate of eight Democratic candidates eyeing Ford Appears In Full Control As GOP Prepares To Choose Nominee iRobeson School Board I Gets Indian Majority The racial make-up of the new Robeson County Board of Education will be predominantly Indian for the first time in the history of that school system. Until 6 a.m. Wednesday morning it appeared that the Democratic slate of winners would be perfectly balanced among the three races.

When the 1,117 Pembroke precinct votes were reported shortly before dawn, however, two blacks and one white were nudged out of the top nine slots and replaced with three Indian candidates. Apparent winners in the Democratic primary contest are Ralph Hunt with 3,666 votes, Tommy D. Swett, 3,528, Shirley Britt, 3,321, Bob Mangum 3,273, Simeon Oxendine, 3,193, Lillian Locklear, 2,988, Laymon Locklear, 2926, and David Green, 2,872. The lone Republican candidate for the county school board is Carncll Locklear. Apparently heading for victory early in the evening were morns Britt, Thurman Anderson and Charles McDowell.

The Pembroke vote wiped away all hope of winning for the three. The all-new county Board of Education will be the most tangible evidence yet of the defeat of double voting, the practice by which all persons, regardless of the school within which they resided, were permitted to vote for the county system board. Heavy campaigning coupled with several endorsements and a plea from the Pembroke newspaper, The Carolina Indian Voice, played a big part in the racial composition of the Democratic victors. The county Principals' Association went on record several days ago favoring a trl-racial board. Precincts that apparently turned the tide for the winning candidates were Pembroke, Saddletree and Burnt Swamp..