iMnm (Duff f BbtiifeEiiGiEat . : Addoisdcqs Tofd 'Stoffff . Rali:k;u (ccns) - uwcmor." elect Hunt will bring Dr. John R. Larkins from retirement to become the Special Assistant for Minority Affairs and Special Projects, a. job traditionally hefd by a black person. Larkins, one of two blacks who directed the Hunt campaign in black communities throughout the state has advised the last ten governors' excepting Republi can Gov. James Holshouser in a similar capacity beginning in 1942 when he was employed as Consultant on Negro work. Larkins, keen on many facts and figures recalls, that In 1942 the number of pro fessional blacks working in State Government in Raleigh as five, two of them were secretaries. The remainder, according to Larkins, were employed as custodians and laborers. The five blacks, which includes Larkins, shared two offices in the Delaney Build ing on Raleigh's Hargett Street. "The present employ-' ment of blacks in state govern ment, bettered by the tuber lent sixties, is still not accept able", Larkins said. Questioned on his priori ties, Larkins said he'll continue to work to improve the situa tion of blacks in the state through "economics pure and rimple". He said the "Hunt administration will be pro gressive, through which gains for blacks can be made in solving problems of education and jobs." Asked how, Larkins pulled out a study that he authored in 1944 while em ployed by the State Board of Public Welfare, predecessor of the Division of Social Services of the Department of Human Resources. The study entitled the "Negro Population in North Carolina, Social and Economic" was a' collection of facts about blacks in North Carolina with suggested solutions for the problems of blacks which the study traced back to the institution of slavery. Larkins contends that be fore a course can be taken to better the condition of blacks, first that condition must be identified and a plan developed based on those findings. He says that a study of the black condition H i North lina, ,is long . over oue. According to . the Wilmington native, the last comprehensive study on blacks in North Carolina commissioned by state government, was in 1955 also authored by Larkins. Seeing that a study gets done will be his top priority. Child Abuse Incidents Running High in U.S. Child abuse figures in very state are astound ing, observes extension human development spe cialists, North Carolina State University. There are 860 reported cases of child abuse for very one million children in the United States. This figure doeBn't include cases of emotional abuse, sexual molestation or child neglect. "These numbers don't really tell the story," re mind the specialists. "These are reported cases. Many are neve:' reported because people aren't cer tain, don't want to get in volved or don't know who to report to." v Child abuse is a multi- THFn i;vi?K uvirv f tU3 100 FEET 1U UEViSTHBWD Wm 10 OVER 1DQ TONS ARE MUCH VUSHUfcRVMeu WOf Larkins will undoubtedly help to. ' implement Hunt's campaign promises to insure the placement of blucks in non traditional jobs ; throughout state . government. Hunt has said that his strategy will be to change the focus pf the Human Relations Commission and to charge it to study employment DR. JOHN patterns and how minorities are discriminated in eacftrof nine departments, and hundreds of commissions, and boards. Larkins received a B. A. degree from Shaw University, the Masters of Social Work from the Atlanta University School of Social Work, and Ph. D. from Columbia University School of Social Work. Also appointed to the Governor's personal staff were: Dr. Banks Talley, Jr., now vice chancellor for student affairs at N. C. State University, as his administrative assistant; Paul Essex, who has been his administrative assistant as lieu tenant governor, will serve as special assistant with responsi bilities including state-federal relations; Welson Denny, who served as special assistant to former Governor Bob Scott and as deputy commissioner of labor, also will serve as a special assistant with the office's relationships with the sided problem, the spe cialists contend. It's a medical problem, a psy chiatric problem, a legal matter, a social concern and a family problem. In order to effectively treat abuse cases, a pro fessional needs to be aware of the factors in volved and be knowledge able and concerned enough to begin preven tion and treatment pro grams. "Most parents want the best for their children," the specialists note. "The abusive parents, in most cases, are simply over whelmed with problems and strike out. The child is there." TELL ME WOtf fM FAMOUS PR COUD? over ovster welis rms, etizens or North Carolina; Carolyn Harmon of Lincoln- ton. a faculty member : at n Gaston College, responsible for the governor's scheduling and other, assignments; Gary Pcarce and Stephanie Bass, formerly reporters, to be press secre tary and deputy press secre tary respectively; Barbara R. LARKINS Buchanan of Raleigh, as Hunt's personal secretary; Graham Bennet of Winston-Salem will be the governor's appointments aide; Shirley Fowler of Raleigh will be budget officer for the entire staff. Yet to be filled are legal counsel and ombudsman. A glaring absence from the announced staff of Governor Hunt is John Edwards of Durham, who came in to work with Hunt at a point in the campaign in which . black support for Hunt was being seriously challenged by George Wood supporters. Wood ran opposing the death penalty and Hunt said that he though the death penalty was a deterent to crime. ' Edwards, formerly Executive Director of the N. C. Voter Education Project of urham, brought in the commit ments of several grassroot or ganizers in the Democratic Party to work for Hunt. Prior to that time Hunt had received THIS WEEK'S LETTER: I'm 15. Craig is 16. Cindy is 16. 1 like Craig. My girlfriend asked Craig if he liked me. (I didn't know about it until a few days after she asked. ) Craig said he didn't know if he liked me or not. He said he would think about it and let her know. He didn't say anything for two weeks. Then, I found out that he likes Cindy. What should I do? Keep on liking Craig? Should I find out if it's true? If it is. then what do I do? OUR REPLY: Communicate and share your feelings with Craig. Don't expect your friends to take responsibility for your situations. There's no reason not BACK UPNE Visits OP COMETS VZM W "mm: - tfisf eew m 1910. for bcamkut, &XS BflCK 10 THE VEfiR ! IT Will MBCf flPPEEg U4 1986 HOW DO fcPONGES 0 . CONQUER OSSTERS? XV4 MANY TROPICAL AREAS. BRVSKTiVEUjCW 6BDM6ES GRCW fcatf ,1C COniiuitiiients of almost CVcry major black organization but was a little apprehensive about whether those endorse- ments would be . lost ; to the. growing agitation and support for George Wood in the black community and a Governor that would-be against capital punishment and commute death sentences to life im prisonment. Edwards said that on Mon day. January 10th an announcement will be made concerning whether he will continue to work with Hunt and in what capacity. Baker, an aide to U. S. Senator Robert Morgan said a list of 230 blacks had been prepared by him and Webb which'he (Baker) forwarded to Sharon "Cher" Brooks, another member of the Carter North Carolina staff. Baker said that before he submitted the names of the 230 black leaders he was told that more than 600 persons from N. C. would receive invitations to attend the inaugural parties. Who cut the list and the standards used for elimination of names from the list is not certain. Webb and Baker said that they didn't know who trimmed the list. Neither said that they had a copy of the initial list nor the final list which both men say included 50 names of blacks. "Cher Brooks", both men said, "had a copy of the 50 in viteees." She was out of town and could not be reached for comment. Webb said that blacks who want to attend the parties and haven't received invitation may be able to get them from theu N. C. Democratic Party. Chair person "Bill" Hodges, when contacted said the Party's in vitations were only for the parade Fruit Sauces You can make delicious sauces from apples, cherries, cranber ries, peaches or rhubarb. Serve applesauce or rhubarb sauce as a simple dessert. Cranberry sauce and applesauce are good with meats and poultry. Cherry sauce and peach sauce make colorful toppings for ice cream, puddings, sponge cake or angelfood cake. INVITATIONS Continued From Page 1 town in the state with a black cniet executive, saw wnen ne didn't receive the invitation he inquired why not, and was told by Baker "that the Carter headquaters cut it (the list) down but my name is still on the list." ' to like Craig just because he likes Cindy. It is possible to like more than one person, isn't it? If Craig doesn't choose to be with you for now, find somebody else. First check with Craig. Make sure you're clear on what the real situation is, that you have not misunderstood , the message given to you. Craig will let you know through words or ac tions, how he really feels about you. r (B.C.M. X Ih. vehm tf mill, raquaaM Br(on.l r.pll.i cannot b. accomo- tor L Editorial pami rai ror wiy lttr which baat repraaanta quattktni andor comments -frm. r.ad.ra. FOR AND ABOUT TEENAGER, BOX lt. FRANKFORT, KY. 40601.) Why Me? , Black Americans are more , prone to high blood pressure than white Americans. It can easily be detected by an inexpensive, painless test. And a regular treatment program! can usually control the disease. Please give to the . American Heart Association WE'RE FIGHTING FOR YOUR LIFE I oldeiiii 3 'i - The North Carolina, AFL ?:CIQ will , hold a testimonial "dinner, to honor journalist .Harry Golden, and labor leader Harold Mclvcr, Satur . day, January 8. at the Royal Villa in Raleigh. The evening affair will follow the inau guration of Governor-elect James Hunt; who is expected along with Commissioner of Labor John Brooks. Proceeds from the affair will establish a Goldcn'-Mclvcr Scholar ships fund for needy Israeli youth. Golden, 73. author of twenty books, all best sellers, ; became best known as editor of the CAROLINA ISRAE LITE since coming to Char lotte in 193. He became an early supporter of the civil rghts movement when it was unpopular for North Caro linians. Golden has for a long Grant To Launch NAACP Military Justice Confer NEW YORK - The Her man Goldman Foundation has donated $15,000 to the NAACP Special Contribution Fund for the creation of a Center for Military Justice that will concentrate on assisting minority servicemen with "less than honorable" discharges, Administrator Gloster B. Current announced last week. Under the outlines of the proposal, the Center for Mili tary Justice will assist the NAACP branches in respond ing to complaints from ser vicemen and veterans. It will develop strategies for bring ing reforms to the present discharge practices of the Armed Forces. In effect, the grant will enable the NAACP to expand its programs to aid servicemen and veterans. Directing the NAACP's Armed Services and Veterans program is Julius Williams. The executive direc tor of The Herman Goldman jfoun da t ion is Stanley T. Gor- ion. The NAACP has histori cally worked to end the pro QiifmtitfrfrfflfliMyiwii lilM ' - , ww.......w. " fV ( . w LIVINGSTONE COED-acqueline Cornelia Jackson is a $i) year old sophomore physical education major at Livingstone College, Salisbury. A native Charlottean, "Jackie" is a second year "Fighting Bears" cheerleader. A 1974 Harding High School graduate, she was "Miss Senior," runner-up to "Miss Harding High," and a ma jorette for three years. At Livingstone, "Jackie" is co captain of the cheering squad. She was elected "Miss Kappa Alpha Psi, 1975-76." Upon graduation from Livingstone, "Jackie" plans to continue her education in anatomy at the graduate school level. The. daughter of John C. Jackson, Jr., of DePaul Court. Charlotte, and the second born of a family of two girls and three boys, "Jackie's" hobbies are sewing, cheering, and working with people. A Virgo, the is 5'7", weighs ToO pounds . (LC Photo by Kelsey) AT THE FUTURE BOUTIQUE OUR BUSINESS 15 I We Repair Rips To remake your valuable leather items. FUTURE BOUTIQUE 2501 nn1 itiwMMvie - OcllverfesffEtica lime been a friend and supporter of labor's cause. Harold Mclvcr . 45. the Southeast Regional Coordina tor of the Industrial Depart ment of the AI L-CIO lias commanded (he organizing efforts at the J. P. Stevens Roanoke Rapids Plant, which is currently the only of Stevens Plants where workers have unionized. Stevens hasTcfuscd to negotiate a contact since the Amalgamated Clothing . and Textile Union was chosen by Stevens Roanoke Rapkls workers in 1973. Mclver grew up in Atlanta, Georgia where he was employed at Atlantic Steel Company when he was-17. Working his way up through the ranks of the steel workers union, he was appointed to his present position in 1963. blems of racial discrimination in the Armed Forces and played the major role in bring ing about the desegregation of the military in 1948. During the period of the Viet Nam War and subsequent ly, the NAACP has sought to reduce the number of "less than honorable" discharges that have been given dispro portionately to black service men. A major contribution of the NAACP in focusing national attention on this problem was the report of the "Task Force on the Admin istration of Military Justice", which was issued in 1972. Nathaniel R. Jones, general counsel of the NAACP, was co-chairman of the Task Force. A major finding of the Task Force was that a dis proportionately large number of black servicemen were pushed out of the military with administrative or ''less than honorable" discharges. Consequently, those veterans found it difficult to find jobs and were barred from receiv ing their GI benefits. Leather Garments Repair1 & Restoration and Tears, Clean and Refmis Fayetteville St., Durham We also mukc custom made leather garments SAT., JANUARY 8, 1977 1 lie 'dinner will be first opportunity that labor has had to flex its muscle since the ,NvcmI cr elections in Charlotte 3 GranhReddy ASHKVILLIi (CCNS) Federal Judge Braxton Craven released Dr. Jim (irant, and T. J. Rcddy on bond, during a closed hearing December 31st in Craven's Ashcville chambers. Grant and Rcddy arc defen dants in the Charlotte 3 case. They were convicted in 1972 for burning the Lazy "B" Rid ing Stables in Charlotte and sentenced to long prison terms. Craven's decision followed by three days a denial of the Charlotte 3's petition for writ of habeas corpus by Chief Judge of the Western District Wood row Wilson Jones. Attorneys at Chambers, Stein. Ferguson, and Beet on indicat ed that Jones' decision would be appealed to the II. S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals but sought to keep Grant and Reddy out on bond while the appeal is in progress. The Charlotte 3 seek to overturn their 1972 convic tions citing use of federal pay ment of more than S8JJ00 each to two state's witnesses authorized by convicted Watergate conspirator Robert Mardian. The secret payments were disclosed in 1974 by re porters of the Charlotte Obser ver. Federal Judge James B. McMillan, originally sitting on the case on appeal allowed a bond of $50,000 for Jim Grant and S3 ,000 recognizance for T. J. Reddy. McMillan later removed himself from the case without giving reason. He was requested to do so by Assistant N. C. Attorney General Richard League in September. Grant, an organizer for the 2,000 member N. C. Prisoners Labor Union and Executive Board member of the National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression said NAACP Soofis Applicants For Vilfiins Scholarships NEW YORK - The NAACP is seeking a candidate for a scholarship for a year's study at the Hebrew Univer sity in Jerusalem during the 1977 to 1978 academic year. The scholarship Jis being donated by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thomas of Englewood, New Jersey to a student of Afri can descent in honor of NAACP Executive Director Roy Wilkins for, his contri bution to the strengthening of intergroup relationships in. the nation. Applications for the scholarship should be sent by January 30, 1977, to Mrs. Mildred Bond Roxborough at the NAACP National Office. 1790 Broadway, New York, N. Y. 10017. . Broiling Fresh Fruits Broiled apple rings, bananas, and peaches go well with meats. During broiling, watch the fruit carefully to avoid scorching. Place broiler rack at height recommended by the manufac turer of your range. 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T. JERNIGAN, JR. LEGAL ADVISOR-Rileigh Attorney Leonard T. Jr., has been named legal advisor and a member of the Board of Directors of the American Arthritis Associa tion, Inc. He succeeds Com missioner of Labor John C. Brooks in this position. Jerciigan, a Chapel Hill native, is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the School of law at North Carolina Central University. Clifton P. Jones, president of the Association, announced Jtrnigan'i selec tion. S3.75EO 4$12S0 SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE -Stevie Wonder ) DIANA ROSS GREATEST HITS Diana Ross SPIRIT Earth. Wind & Fire MESSAGE IN OUR MUSIC - O'Jays II DO THE TEMPTA TIONS Temptations ) LOVE AND TOUCH Tyrone Davis HAVE A GOOD TIME A) Green HAPPY PEOPLE GO Trammpt r OR MONEY ORDER FOR, -TRACK TAPES CHECKED - .ZIP. of State Please Allow 2 Weeks. H Soff "'" 11111 ' 1 '''V v I 9 J HOT OR COP! K1URU.Y PS5QlVFThk)A !