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Thursday. April 7. 1983 point of view BY BILL NIXON Wirt Ml*: Ntm. m Huln ■Nn, b ric» «f Fate Bwdun NewwCT «( Ah—bk. Hb << am jSlf" V!bi!c«fi—«. mm ** Often, the best news does not appear on the front page of most papers or for that matter, even on the front page of a section of the paper. Such was a remit story concerning a mural in a shop ping mall in Greensboro. The mural, part of a large display of artifacts, photos and other murals showed blacks picking cotton. You guessed it. Members of the Greensboro Human Rela tions Commission considered the mural offensive to blacks and called it “racist.” The building housing the mall was built in the 1800’s as a cotton mill, and mall of ficials wanted to depict the history of the industry. As mentioned, a large number of other related artifacts gnd items were also included that gave the mall the air of a museum, shedding much light on life during that period. The impression one receiv ed from the Commission’s complaint was not so much that the blacks were shown picking cotton, but that the white man weighing the cot ton was well-dressed while the blacks were not. It’s hard to see the reason for complaint here. Anyone who has ever worked in a cot ton field, a tobacco field, a peanut field, or whatever, knows you don’t dress as if you are going to an important board meeting. While the white man may have seem ed overdressed for the task at hand, there can be nothing “racist” in the field dress of the black individuals. A review of this nation’s history or that of any nation will reveal periods that brought problems and shame. Such was the period of slavery in America. But to pretend it never happened does not makejt go away, - Slavery, witlldlßbl^oii«s r was a part nation’s growing up. Few Americans are proud of this period in our history. But it was an impor tant part of the economy of the southern states, and it did happen. Ignoring parts of our history or attempting to believe that certain events never happened does not change the true course of history. The black population of this nation has every right to remember what their plight was then, and we should all be reminded to assure that such bondage of human beings will never oc cur in this country again. Complaining about a depic tion of these events as they ac tually were is not the proper way of remembering the period. At this writing, members of the Commission who first aired the complaint say they are now satisfied that the mural is not racist. And so MINI STORAGE YOU Lock It Up & Keep The Key Store Anything, Any Size, Anytime, As Long As You Need opap 24 hra. a day-365 day* per year mme AmrawNo ssssssssssa mini •Mairi*WtliMfll«lri * TIAI ’* STORAGE niMrMhiwwr"** Iw hm 'ortm traw. «*-■ «<■» w 1 I K*» ■ pi fcr aM«i l—lin tna ymt 1. SS«S MtkMkV"* aar> ' /f ■■AtilMaiMMMi** II piaewt a im iiUMoiiKi l«i iiiWi«i»im«m f MM STORAGeVI KMeMStTMt Ertd Eitanton.MC AN 482-8421 v I they should. Attempting to discount history as it really was is no way to remember. We need to be reminded of this period in our history, Just as Germany is reminded of the days of Hitler by preserv ing the death camps. You can’t change events by “dressing” them up. There was no intent on the part of mall officials to de mean blacks or their history. If the controversial mural was the only wall decoration involved, there could be some question of motive. In a case of using the illustration as a part of an overall picture of life during those times, any complaints of attempts to discredit are not valid. There are more important issues to day to deal with than this. Let’s hope the folks in Greensboro now understand this. Do you know how many Film On Drug Abuse Available Parents should begin discussing the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse with their children when the youngsters are eight or nine years old. So says Dr. William Pollin, director of the National In stitute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), in a new booklet prepared by NIDA and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. “Recent studies indicate that the parental influences that have the greatest effect on preventing drug and alcohol use are brought to bear before children reach adolescence,” Dr. Pollin says in the booklet. The 24-page illustrated booklet entitled “It’s Up to You: What Parents Should Know and Do About Substance Abuse Among Children,” is available to parents and schools in North Caro Una from Blue Cross and BiuegjfcacßghaMiiaji Rapid and widespread, substance abuse among young people began during the 1960 s and today, accor ding to NIDA statistics, 32 per cent of high school seniors use marijuana and 60 per cent have tried it. About 20 per cent of 12- and 13-year-olds have been expos ed to marijuana and eight per cent actually have tried it. Os the 12- to 17-year-olds who drink, 19 per cent are problem drinkers. “It’s Up to You” offers parents specific steps to deal with substance abuse; statistics and general infor mation about common drugs; a drug chart; a quiz on substance abuse; and guidelines for recognizing the behavioral changes which may indicate drug usage among children. The booklet also includes the personal story of a teenager who overcame drug and alcohol addiction and the Holiday Inns there are in the world? If spaced around the equator, there would be one every 14 miles. And probably all looking the same. You’re given this bit of in formation to prepare you for a lesson on peanuts. If all the peanuts grown in the U.S. an nually were lined up end to end, they would extend into space some 17.5 million miles. And, for those who have always wanted to know, there are 30,000 peanut-butter sand wiches in a acre of peanuts, and 540 peanuts in a 12-ounce jar of butter. Who would give so much time to determining such useless information about peanuts? The credit must go to the Peanut Advisory Board, while in reality, this sounds more like a govern ment sponsored survey. And, if you wonder where this bit of trivia comes from, credit the Wall Street Journal. questions asked the former addict by other teenagers. These sections are based on remarks made at a one-day substance abuse conference sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Northeast Ohio in Cleveland. The conference was attend ed by 350 editors and student leaders from 125 high schools in northeast Ohio. The focus was on the medical, social and legal consequences for young people who abuse drugs and alcohol. Conference proceedings were filmed and edited into a 27-minute film entitled “It’s Up to You.” An especially dramatic point in the film is the testimonial of a former drug addict who became ad dicted when she was in the Bth grade. She describes the agony she and her family and friends experienced during her addiction and concludes her story by desyibing her successfiftsaßHlitation and the major roft'her family and friends played." The booklet and the film are available for community or school use from BCBSNC. For one free copy of the booklet, or to borrow the film, contact: Sandra Smith, Public Rela- Continued On Page 10-B Paid Pol. Adv. The JIM HUNT Record Subject: Out-of-State Campaign contributions - Jim Hunt Said: Out-of-state campaign fi contributions “create obliga- I|||lo tions you ought not to have/’ 1 | : Jim Hunt Did: Sought out-of-state f A political donationsfrom unions , : .Jag at an Atlanta fundraiser, % where Herb Mabry, AFL-CIO ' --;<s3F M Union Boss, said “... the labor M movement all over the country MBSp' will give all it can to his Am (Hunt's) campaign.” 2 Victor KamHer, Director of PROPAC 0 "strong ties to organized labor” 3 What Obligations” Does Politician Jim Hunt Now Have To This and Other Out- Of-State Liberal Special Interests? PROPAC. the Most Prominent of the Union PACs, has said it intends to spend over SIOO,OOO to finance a negative ad campaign against lesse Helms. Why? Is it because Jesse Helms opposed the Union Bosses’ so-calied Labor Reform Act? The Greensboro Record said: “The only known beneficiaries of the proposed revision in the National Labor Relations Act will be the big labor bosses and the machine politicians they carry about in their pockets. The working stiff stands to lose vet another measure ot his individual liberty, and the Sunbelt region,., .especially in the Carolinas.. .stands to suffer a massive assault on its economy.” (Editorial, 1/17/78) Ask yourself? Why are these out-of-state PROPAC donors planning to spend SIOO,OOO in “inde pendent expenditures” to elect Jim Hunt? « UFCW - AFL-CIO $500.00 Bakery Workers AFL-CIO 1,000.00 International Molders AFL-CIO 500.00 CWA AFL-CIO 1,000.00 c fP e '^ Fl - cl ° 500.00 Bricklayers AFL-CIO 500 00 IUD - AFL-CIO 500.00 AFL-CIO COPE 1,000.00 Graphic Arts International Union 500.00 Int. Auto Union AFL-CIO 500.00 Int, Union of Electrical, Radio . . ... , Machinists AFL-CIO 1,000.00 Totol (From PROPAC FEC Report) $7,500.00 Is this why Jim Hunt won’t debate Senator Helms? 1. Adwvillt Citizen 10/6/12 3. Raleigh Timer 2/9/11 l Atlanta Conultutkm 3/13/13 4, Campaign, and Election,, Spring 1912 Democrats for Jesse ... A Man of Character Paid for by Helms for Senate. Mark Stephens, Treasurer THE CHOWAN HERALD CAREER CAMPERS-Tar Hell Computer Career Camp instructor John Hampton, stan ding, checks keyboard and terminal work of Laura Ayscue of Louisburg. as Terry Moose of Claremont looks on. Seminar On "Changing Adolescent" On Tuesday night, April 19, 1983 from 7:00 until 10:00 at Swain School, the Chowan Junior High P.T.A. and the Swain School P.T.A. will sponsor a seminar on the “Changing Adolescent.” This seminar is designed for you, the parents, in an effort to help you deal with you adoles cent in the complex society of today. Topics to be covered and discussed will be: 1. Dealing with the Chang ing Adolescent and His Emo CUSTOM DRAPERIES CAN BE AFFORDABLE By demand we are now offering the service of Custom Draperies. Expert workmanship and all work guaranteed All styles available We suggest - We measure We install Bedspreads, Dustruffles, Canopies and Shower Curtains Large selection of fabrics Wallpaper Residential and Commercial - CairftcTay for ah estimate: 482-2476 IVEY MEADOWS UPHOLSTERY and INTERIORS Northside Shopping Center tions, 2. Communicating with the Early Adolescent, 3. Motivating the Early Adoles cent to Develop Good Study Habits, and 4. Building Self- Esteem and Self-Discipline. Each parent will be allow ed to attend two sessions on the above subjects during the evening. Babysitting services will be provided by the Stu dent Government for children up to the age of nine. We hope that you will put this date on your calendar and that you will support this endeavor! Let’s work together as teachers and parents to improve our understanding of our children during these most important years of their development. We look forward to seeing you Tuesday night, April 19, 1983 at Swain School. 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PEA RlDGE—Restored home in excellent condition, 3 BR, Large L.R,, on 1.5 ACS, Priced to sell ats3o,oo(i' MACEDONIA AREA Attractive 3 bedroom hopje with large deck, vinyl siding, furniture includeds3s,<X)o. 7.75 ACRES—On the Perquimans River. Super Buy at $45,000. Can buy all or part. NICE 4 BEDROOM HOME—2 baths, L.R., water ac cess. pool and club house priviledges $42,000 CAPE COLONY— fie with 3 bedrooms, IV 2 baths, screened porch 0 n 2 lots. COLONY DRIVE-Dei ; Vj ful 3 bedroom home, in cludes 2 baths, den, I a large kitchen, ex tras and a large lot. MOBILE HOME—On 3 lots, 3 BR, two car garage, ex cellent condition $25,000. IN TOWN Brick ranch, 3 Bedroom, IVS> Baths, and garage $55,000. 105 ACRE FARM —w/Long Grain Bin, drying unit, and two shelters $105,000. SNUG HARBOR—3 ranch home. IV 2 baths, all appliances, 2 car buy at MOBILE HOME—On approx. 1 acre. 2 bedroom, 60 x 12 with enlarged living area 17’ x 18’ $14,500. BELLA VISTA DRIVE Waterfront brick ranch,;3 bedrooms, 2VS> baths, L.R., D.R., Family room w/fireplace. screened proch, 1 acre lot, 2 car garagd, WATERFRONT 3 bedroom brick ranch. Lit w/fireplace, 2 baths, utility room, gorgeous beach, pirfc ed to 5e11... $65,000. TWO MOBILE HOMES—On two lots i0.5(jQ.,, THREE BEDROOM—House located one mile from town $35-jwq BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Building on a mail}* artery to Edenton. Ideal for a retail business. $35,00^ 2 BEDROOM HOME ln L.R. w/fireplace, bath, eat-in-kitchen, screerejON' - uh, fenced in bapk ( yard. •>* INVESTMENT PROPERTY—3 Lots, 2 mobile-homes, partially furnished $16,500. smm l Lovely 3 lyAtei&ffii" baths, 2 bay carport, central air $49,900. ARROWHEAD BEACH—New 2 bedroom house on 2 lots $27,500. HISTORIC DISTRICT—Lo'”n 2 ‘ stor T frame hoaße Large country kitchen, uioieg room, 3 BR.. 2 haths. 2 fireplaces. WATERFRONT Albemarle Sound, V 4 acre lptfln' Bella Vista Drive $26,500' SPACIOUS COUNTRY HOME —Lovely 1% story?with privacy, 4 Bedrooms, 4 baths, L.R., Great R6of° w/fireplace, util. Rm., recreation room, 2 car Garage dual heat pumps IN THE COUNTRY—2 bedroom home on an acre v of land, workshop. Central heat & air. Reduced tos3(i,opo NF.AR HANCOCK STATION—Home or mobile hqpnP site. 6 acre tract $5,000 ARROWHEAD BEACH—Attractive 3 bedroom home, living room, dining room, kitchen and bath. Situated on 3 wooded lots $19,500. HICKORY LANE—Great Room, Kitchen with conve nient dining room, 3 bedroom, 2 baths, game room and large yard $60,000. HOME ON THE ALBEMARLE SOUND—Cape Col ony, 2 story brick, 3 or 4 Bedrooms, L.R. with fireplace, Family Room with fireplace, large deck, workshop. Cen tral heat and air. FANTASTIC BUY!—Countrv Club area. Owner mult sell. 4 BR, brick ranch. Over 2000 sq. ft., M 2 4671 fenced lot. Garage, family room with fireplace, 9V9 JUT Cent Annual Percentage Rate. COMMERCIAL Q 1 2.6 acre 9 With 365’ of highway frontage - bV.Hent owner financing. MORGAN PARK Lovely 3 BR brick ranch in excellent condition, central heat and air, built-ins. NEAR TOWN—Attractive brick veneer home on V 4 acre wooded lot, 3 BR, LR, den, dining area, lVi baths. Reduced to $35,500. 4 BEDROOM HOME On 2 acre lot. Convenient to town, 2 full baths, LR, family room w-woodstove, central air and oil furnace, 3 yrs. old, outbuildings; Reduced to $39£00. BRICK HOME Three BD, 2 baths, large livingroom with fireplace, dining room, kitchen. Well insulated. Central heat and air. Two car garage ant workshop $49,500. an SMALL HOUSE IN COUNTRY—I year old. “Price reduced to sfssoo. APARTMENT n Good location in town, 5 apartments. 3 lots. . fi ALBEMARLE SOUND—Beautiful flooded lots,qver one acre in size on the water. Pricen starting an unbelievable * fHs°° INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Apartment house with eight apartments. Excellent iocotae in prune location. 9V*% Annual Percentage Rate*) m WATERFRONT Elegant home in a apectwSlar setting on the Albemarle Sj rt featuring, foyer, Vtet room, 3 or 4 bedroom»room, 2: full baths mid 3 half baths. Plus S guest house. 1.1 acm-with sandy beach. Waterfront Lots Snag Harbor as id Arrow* led. Other Lota and Acreage For Sale. Page 7-B
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