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So Why Did Mg Die?
By Larry T.Thomas
CHAPEL HILL .
Everybody liked Rodney
"Stu" Nunn. . ; ,'
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friendliness, . his bright .
infectious smile, and at .'
26, Nunn appeared to be
an odds-on favorite; to
live a quiet, peaceful and
long life. ., , ., ;
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liked Thomas Edwards,
16, a high school basket-:
ball star, good student,
and member of the Class i
;of 82 at Chapel Hill f
Senior High School.
happened;
charged . with second '
degree murder in the in-
cident. .
The obvious question:
is why?
Hundreds of relatives
and friends who attend
ed Nunn's funeral on the!
Thursday - following his:
death,--asked that' very
question. " .;
"The only thing I can.
say is that Stu' was lov-i
ed," ; explained ; 'his
mother Mrs. Gertrude
F. Nunn, a Chapel Hill,
housewife. ''You can ask';
anyone about him. They
will tell you that he'
always greeted tyou wi th
.ding to. this
vThomas waded
Something
to these two nice guys
both with apparently'. a smile and never had a
bright futures and most 1 bad thing to say about
of their lives ahead of anyone. That's why I
them. At a Saturday . . iUst don't understand
night, graduation party ;
about two ? weeks ago,
Edwards smashed a ball '
bat against Nunn's skull
in a bone-crushing blow. 1
Nunn died in the hospital
the following Monday
morning. Edwards is
how he could have got:'
ten involved in a fight;
how he could have died
the way he did," ' r
As yet, no one has that
answer, though there are
at least two rumors.
One says Nunn, an
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uninvited guest at the
graduation party , in a
teacher's home near the
end of Piney Mountain
Road, argued with Sher- ;
wood Weaver, another
CHSHS graduating j
senior and friend ! of
Thomas. A fight started,
and minutes later, accor-k
rumor,;
into the
fieht with his bat.
Another rumor, equal-
ly as unsubstantiated,
but just as popular, says
the fight started after
Thomas , accidentally
broke the radio antenna
on Nunn's car. 4 C '4 4-f
But even these rumors
don't answer the major
question about i 1 the i
violent and tragic death
that nipped one man's
life in the bud, and has a
teenager facing a possi
ble lifelong prison term.
Why was Nunn, 26, at a
graduation party for
teenagers, most of whom
were about ten years
Knowing What To Do If A Hurricane Hits
Could Save Your Life
By EI son Armstrong
Hurricanes kill, but they are survivable if people '
caught in one of the destructively violent storms do
the right thing at the right time.
Hurricanes are cyclonic disturbances that
originate over tropical waters. A low pressure
system forms and clouds build up in the beginning
stages of a hurricane. The clouds develop into
squalls and thunderstorms which begin to circulate
around an organized center or "eye".
The" 1982 hurricane season began June 1 and it
will run until November 1. Although June hur
ricanes are rare, North Carolina has been affected
by them." In 1968, the dying stages of Hurricane Ab
by caused a smalj tornado in the Charlotte area. j
Weather officials say the development along the
Carolina coast could lead to a major disaster if a
hurricane the power of Hazel hit. Hazel ripped
through North Carolina in October 1954, causing
several deaths and hundreds of thousands of dollars
in damage.
Weather officials also say that North Carolina is
well Overdue for another major hurricane, and since
more of the state's residents either haven't ever ex
perienced a hurricane or haven't seen one since
Donna, they may tend to ignore warnings and fail
to follow evacuation instructions.
Donna, the state's last major hurricane, slashed
through North , Carolina, in 1 960, with winds Of
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For the next six months, here are some things you
should listen for in your weather reports, and here's
what they niean:
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When the winds in the system reach at least 39
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storm becomes known as a hurricane, one of the ;
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was the most powerful storm ever to cross the U.S.
coastline in recorded weather annals.
Officials say that North Carolina is well overdue
for another major hurricane, and since most
residents either haven't experienced a big storm, or
haven't been through one since Donna, they may
tend to ignore warnings and fail to follow evacua
tion instructions.
Instructions come .in several categories.
A hurricane watch means that all interests in the
area of the watch should stay tuned because a hur
ricane may approach.
A hurricane warning means that the storm is on
the way and you should take all necessary precau
tions to insure safety. -on
If you happen to be fh an area that's under a hur
" ricane watch, that means a hurricane may hit within
12 to 24 hours. When a watch is issued, the follow
ing precautions should be met:
Windows should be boarded up to protect them
against flying debris. ,
Articles such as garbage cans or hanging plants
should be moved inside. Hurricane winds can pick
up such articles and toss them like frisbees.
Stock up as much non-perishable canned foods
as you can. Often the power can be knocked off for
hours during and after a storm.
Make sure that- you have at least two battery
operated flash lights and radios on hand. .
Hurricanes can; flood and contaminate fresh
water systems, therefore, before the storm arrives,
it is wise to store containers of fresh water for
drinking and cooking purposes.
Listen to all storm broadcasts because a hur
ricane watch can-quickly become the more ominous
hurricane warning. .
A hurricane warning means that your area will, in'
short time, be struck by hurricane winds (74 mph or
more). Warnings can be issued as much as 24 hours
v in advance, but a fast moving hurricane can arrive
within a couple of hours after a warning is issued.
If you .are in a coastal location and a hurricane
warning is issued, the best bet is to evacuate the area
immediately. When these giant storms hit, the coast
is the state's most vulnerable area. Storm-generated
waves, especially at high tide, can reach more than
50 feet in height and beach roads can be inundated,
totally blocking easy access to inland areas.
Hurricanes are not to be challenged. There have
been several instances of so-called courageous peo
ple throwing "Hurricane Parties". Some are never
. found after the storm passes. A graphic example of
a foolish hurricane party is portrayed in the televi
sion movie "Condominium".'
In North Carolina, a strong hurricane can cause
damaging winds as far inland as the Triangle Area
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"Some say he came to
see a former girlfriend, V
danced with her a couple f
of times, sparking the
argument wh, Weaver,
the girl's current beau. ,
The Chapel Hill police i
won't talk much about ' -the
incident, saying
simply that there was a ' '
fight, Nunn was serious- r
ly injured, later died, .
arid Thomas: has been
charged with murder.
Thomas' court date is .;
set for June 24.
s Thomas remains free j ;
on a $10,000 bond that'
was raised from $2,500
originally set before
Nunn died "and the
charge was assault.
So, the mystery re
mains . s Some of : these
questions v might . be
answered at Thomas' ,
trials But the most im-.
portant question why
did one nice guy kill
another nice guy
might never, be
answered.
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Vote For Your Favorite Minister
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Rev. J.C. Cheek
Stretching His Lead
Some interesting developments appear to be shaping up in the contest raising questions of the
possibility of a "dark-horse" bolting out of the pack at the ninety-ninth hour of the race.
Going into his fourth week in the lead in the Ministers Popularity Contest, sponsored by
Friends of Edgemont-Few Gardens Community Center, REV. J.C. CHEEK, pastor of Mount
Calvary United Church of Christ, Durham, has stretched his first place lead out beyond the se
cond place vote-getter. But coming up in second place with a strong jump from seventh place
since last report, is REV. ALEXANDER D. MOSELEY.
The winner of the balloting race will be sent on a trip to the Bahamas, according to the Friends
of Edgemont-Few Gardens. .
Close in third place this week is REV. JOHN MONROE, contest sponsors report, who quietly
eased up from fifth place. REV. GRADY DAVIS is at fourth place and REV. DAVID BELL
has moved into the fifth place slot. REV. L.H. WHELCHEL, has dropped to sixth place, accor
ding to June 14 reports from the contest sponsors. REV. EARLE THORPE and REV. J.W.
BARNES are now tied at seventh place. There are indications that there -may be some surprising
developments as the Ministers Popularity Contest gets nearer the finish line. Only time will tell
for sure.
The purpose of the contest, in addition to raising money for the center, Is to "boost the black
church and the black press, locally and nationally", say Friends of Edgemont-Few Gardens.
The Carolina Times is cooperating with the contest by publishing the official ballot each week.
To vote for your favorite minister, pimply clip the ballot from an issue of The Carolina Times,
complete it, and mail it to the Center. A $1 donation must accompany each ballot in order that it
be included in the official count. ' V
The center spokesmen said the first prie for the contest is a trip to the Bahamas for the winn
ing minister. Other prizes will be announced.
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Rev. J.C. Cheek
Rev. Grady D. Davis
Rev. L.H. Whelchel
Rev. Earle Thorpe
Rev. David H. Bell
Rev. John L. Monroe
Rev. James Daniels
' ' Rev. Donald Fozard
; Rev. Lorenzo Lynch i
. Rev. Alexander D. Moseley
Rev. Z.I). Harris ,
Rev. Frizelle Yelverton
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nominate your minister. Do
Contestants
Rev. B.A. Mack
Elder Elroy Lewis
Rev. William Easley
Rev. Howard Haggler
Rev. W.T. Bigelow
. Rev. Leon Saunders
Rev. J.W. Barnes
. Rev. Lowry Reid
Rev. Percy Chase
Rev. Vernon Thompson
Rev. J.R.Crutchfield
Rev. Arthur H. Parker
name in the list of nominees? Nominations remain open
it today! .
Rev. V.E. Brown
Bishop W.A. Jones ,
Bishop John T.Moore
Rev. Harold Cobb
Elder R.A. Sloan
Rev. Marion Wright
Rev, Bernard Morrison
Rev. Cureton Johnson
Rev, Johnny Leak
Rev. C.R. Stone
Rev. John L. CaldwtU
Rev. MackTimberlake, Jr,
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