Is She Too Much For

Conservative Cape?

by Bob Shlles When Rep. Millicent Fenwick failed to carry Cape May County in last week’s U.S. Senate primary, there were more than a few political observers somewhat surprised. Afterall, she had the backing of the powerful county GOP organization, a large

those party members usually casting ballots in the primary are the party faithful — the most conservative element in any party. Continuing, however, he emphasized that while conservatism may win a primary election, come^November conser-

“If you’re not a little liberal,

you can’t win in New Jersey”

percentage of local voters here are senior citizens*like herself, and she’s widely known as both a congresswoman and the model for the Lacey Davenport charaqfer in the popular Doonesbury comic strip. But the one thing many observers may have overlooked — a factor that can mean do or die in a political campaign — is her political philosophy. And that’s what several prominent Cape May County political leaders point to when asked how the charismatic Mrs. Fenwick could

vative candidates ate likely to go down to defeat — as did Jeffrey Beli in 1978 when he lost the U.S. Senate race to Democrat Bill Bradley. “If you're not a little liberal, you can't win in New Jersey, Matalucci said The name of the game is to win in November." COUNTY DEMOCRAT leader James lannone believes Mrs Fenwick will have the same problems in Cape May County during the November general election, when she faces Democrat challenger,

“I don’t think Cape May County is her cup of tea...”

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possibly lose the county and still go on to defeat her consePvative opponent, Jeffrey Bell, by more than 30,000 votes in the final statewide taly. ACCORDING TO COUNTY GOP leader Phil Matalucci, the 72-year-old North Jersey Congresswoman’s “moderate” philosophy cost her a victory in conservative South Jersey. “South Jersey is more conservative than the rest of the state,” he said, noting that

Frank Lautenberg, as she did against Mr. Bell in the primary. “I don’t think Cape.May County is her cup of tea, of she’s not Cape May County’s cup of tea." he said Thursday. "She has a more liberal image than Republicans want... The reason people selected Bell is because they go for more conservative politics.” ALTHOUGH THE Congresswoman is (Page 15 Please)

MILLICENT FENWICK relaxes during a break irt an interview at The Lodge ih North Wildwood earlier this sprihg. She stumped at least twice In the county prior to last week’s

primary.

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The People Who Help People Need Help

RIO GRANDE — Against a backdrop of decreased government funding and increasing need for its services due to the worsening economy, Cape Human

Wants U.S. Funds For City Streets

by Jacob Schaad CAPE MAY - City Manager Fred Coldren recommended Monday night the local governing body urge Congressman William Hughes to initiate legislation that would permit federal appropriation on a “one shot basis" for the improvement of city streets in the vicinity of the Coast Guard Training Center here. The Coast Guard, Coldren noted, is embarking upon an ambitious building program now that it is the only recruit training center in the United States for that branch of service. The Alameda center in California recently closed, and all recruits are now going through basic training in Cape May. THE CITY MANAGER pointed out that the federal government cannot spend money on municipal property unless there is special authorization from Congress. Coldren also suggested that the city vacate Chicago^Ave. for the benefit of the Coast Guard. Council members were amenable (Page 15 Please)

Resources has launched a massive fund raising campaign. “In the past year our agency has lost approximately $65,000 in federal funding,” notes Bernice Gordon, administrative

Dorit Ward SIGNALING A TURN, 6-year-old Bill Shea of Green Creek shows how it’s done during a' Safety Program for elementary schoolage youngsters Saturday, sponsored by fhe Middle Twp. Police Dept, and Ambulance Corps; In Court House.

coordinajor of Cape Human Resources Inc., the non-profit, people-helpinR-ppopIr group. “It is going to take a herculean effort on our part and the part of the community to allow us to raise the funds necessary to continue programs for people in Cape May County," IN A NEWS release, Mrs. Gordon noted that June has been chosen as the time to launch an "aggressive fund raising campaign in order to continue serving the truly needy population in Cape May County." The county Board of Freeholders have proclaimed June Cape Human Resources Month, and the agency, has reached out to municipal officials and churches for support. In addition, CHR will be sponsoring (Page 15 Please)

Landing Site Considered For 7-11 Store

SCHELLENGERS LANDING — Although it may not be what one expects to find in an area devoted to marinas and marine related businesses, it appears a Seven-Eleven may-soon seek a home here in this picturesque section of Lower Township at the entrance to Victorihn Cape May. Township land use official Feme Detwiler acknowledged Friday that the Southland Corp. — although haying not submitted any formal application — is considering the possibility of opening a Sevefi-' (Page 15 Please)

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Promo Tax Gains TRENTON — The state Senate last week voted 37-0 for legislation that will allow resort municipalities to tax • businesses to provide for tourist promotion. Under hills sponsored by Assemblyman Guy Muziani.amJ Sen James Hurley, municipalities bordering the Atlantic Ocean could collect up to $50 from businesses for promotion The tax couldn't exceed $50 and would'he levied upon individual businesses at a rate equal to 50 per cent of what a mercantile license costs , The bill was previously passed in the Assembly and now must he sighed hy the governor to become law 21-to-Drink Hit TRENTON — The state Senate last week voted 27 to 8 to raise the legal .drinking age from 19 to 21 Some 150 Cape May County bar owners and workers who traveled to Trenton June 11 to lobby against the legislation were on hand when the controversial vote was taken They argued the change would bring tremendous economic hard ship to the county's 200 bars that depend on young customers for business If the hill passes in the Assembly, Gov Thomas Keah said he will sign the new drinking age into law and it would take effect in January Senator James Hurley of Millville voted for raising the age, and Assemblyman Guy Muziani has said he will vote for it also « Jumps for Job 8E/\ ISLE CITY — Mayor Dominic C. Raffa — a registered Democrat for 38 years — acknowledged this week that he changed his party affiliation fall in an attempt to retain hTs’position as Caps May County’s motor vehicle agent The mayor indicated that he switched party after he w^s-mformed by IcatWrs in the county Democratic organiiation that he wouldn't Ip reappointed to the motor vehicle job he’s held for more tha?Teight years even if Rep Jamc* Flono won the gubernatorial election He said he had been at odds with the Cape May County (Page 14 Please)