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},{arch 12, 1968 NEW BUS IN'SS 68-82 - The following letter from PROJECT HEPP, Virginia League for Planned Parenthood, Nancy Welsh, Regiional Director, was read: "I am writing to ask permission for Dr. Alvin Long and myself to appear before the City Council members at their next meeting - Tuesday, March 12th. Because the problem of over-popuSation must be faced before it is too late, a local Plann~gParenthood Aasociation is now beginning to form. Dr. Long will speak Briefly on this problem and I will inform the Council of 'the Program of Project HEPP Which has its gouthest Regional office in this city. We seek the support of the City Government in this endeavor. Thank you." Motion of Mr. Barnes to ~pend .the rules to hear Dr. Alvin Long, who spoke and presented the following resolution: ,!}¢~ the arrival of childre~ too soon or t~o often can impose financial hardship on a family, requiring financial help from the comuunity, and IIiEREAS, it is desirable for each family unit to be self-supporting, BE IT RESOLVED; that the Portsmouth City Council go on record as approving the principles of family planning toward the end that each childbrought into a family is desired by the family ,amllyo and is within the means of financial support by the = ' " biotion of Mr. Barnes to ~able uniil the next meeting of Council, was adopted, without dissenting vote. 68-82.1 - The following letter from Felton E. Spicer, 2026 North Street, was read: "I'Would like to express my appreciation for the appointment of Justice of Peace of the City of Portsmouth. However, due ~o pressing business I do not feel I can give this appointment the time it needs to do a good job. Therefore, I would like for you to accept my resignation as of March 1, 1968 or as soon as ypu can get a replacement." Motion of Mr. Barnes to accept the resignation with regrets and that a letter of appreciation be sent Mr. Spicer, for his services, was adopted, without dissenting vote. Motion of Mr. Johnson to go into the election of two Justices of the Peace, to fill the vacancies caused by the death of Mr. Bogas and the resignation of Mr. Spicer, was adopted, without dissenting King nominated J. B. Pague, Sr. Mr. Johnson nominated William C. Phelps. On motion of Mr. Eastes, nominations were closed. Vote being taken, Mr. Pa~Me~ and Mr. Phelps were unanimously elected to the office of Justice of the Peace, terms ending December 5~, 1969. 68-83 - The following letter from the Superintendent of Schools was read: "The members of the School Board have requested that I express to you their sincere gratitude for you understanding of the urgent need for "Raising the Level of Education in Portsmouth." ~ne upgrading of the sala~/ schedule for teachers and its early approval will enable Portsmouth to retain the most competent teachers currently employed. It will also place us in a more competitive posit~on in our bid to secure the most able taachers now graduating from college. Although a tremendous revolution is occuring in the application of technology to the art of teaching, the teacher still remains the most important element in the learning process. This additional financial investment, made during one of the most critical periods in our City's history, intensifies our faith in the future development of our City. With the continued support of governmental and municipal leaders like you, our dreams for a better future for our children can be translated into a program of action. In addition to the sentiments of the School Board which a~e expressed above, I cannot resist the temptation to add my own perso2al appreciation for the forward thrust given the entire school system by your decision." Motion of Mr. King to receive as information, was adopted, without dissenting ~pte. 68-84 - The following letter from Ruben L. Bouie, 1701 Effingham St. was read: "I am Ruben L. Bouie, member of the Executive Democratic Committee, and a member of STOP Advisory Council and acting president of Madison l~ard Civic League, I would like to have the privilege of spea)~ing to you'll, On "The Food Stamp Idea" Feb. 27." Motion of Mr. King to mmspend the rules to hear Mr. Bouie was adopted.