? T Young And Gifted * Karen Campbell has more on her mind th idol, Michael Jackson. She wants to bet lawyer Magazine Section, B1. t xr. VVJ VOL. X NO. 39 U s I I I I 'Sfl HH * ? Hk ^pPJp*v" .. v. ,*. i^ilH I 1 V I Knew You Could D< "You see, Miss Cox, nothing to it," Mc President Esther Cox, right, after Cox tainer and educator. Angelou address day at the school's 92nd commencem* (photo by James Parker). WSSU's new bh christened durin Special To The ChronTcfe Winston-Salem State University dedicated its new business building last Friday and officially designated it the R.J. Reynolds Center. The $3.1 million building was named after North Carolina's largest company in appreciation for its gift of $1 million to the univesity's Enhancement Campaign in 1981. The R.J. Reynolds Center was financed by a $2.1 million appropriation from the stattr, $?00;OO It lya Angelou told WSSU senior class introduced the noted author, entered the school's graduates last Sun3nt exercises. A story appears below I i fc/w^cc hirilrlincr ******** ^ ceremony ft) ?"It is here they will learn to open their minds to ideas, to evaluate and make decisions, to create new products and services to improve the quality of life for all mankind." Smith said that R.J. Reynolds is pleased to have had resources enough to help the university construct the building in one stage. Original plans called for several construction stages. "R.J. Reynolds is honored and proud to have this building named the R.J. Reynolds Center," he said. Dw U_ Dfiuglat .Coviafetoti, WSSU's cffanceff&r, prestded^over the 20-minute dedication. * T lL' "This building is a landmark which represents the cooperative spirit that exists between Winston-Salem State University and the corporate community," Covington said. "It is our sincere hope that we can continue to build upon and strengthen this relationship." Please see page A3 v 're the key to the Juture it, ... idleness and conquered it, ... cyncism and fought it back," said the Reynolds professor of American studies at Wake Forest University at WSSU's 92nd commencement exercises last Sunday at the Winston-Salem Coliseum. Angelou, author of "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," other novels, television screenplays and several Please see page A3 3PEN LINE: PAGE The Rev. Johr JLy JK ted him the GLj^^E Winston-Salen Salem The Twin City's Award-Winning We Winston-Salem, N.C. CVf^f l%\. y**M Knox cam by Gilmor By ROBIN ADAMS Chronicle Staff Writer^ As the tussle I'oi black votes in the governor's race continues, Tom Gilmore's recent endorsement of former Charlotte Mayor Eddie Knox for the Democratic nomination may tip the scales for Knox over Attorney General Rufus Edmisten, say Knox supporters.Gilmore's support "will help substantially," says John Blunk, area coordinator for the Knox :ampaign. Knox and Attorney General Rufus Edmisten, the top votegetter statewide in the May 8 Democratic primary (with 295,051 votes as For young and r By AUDREY L. WILLIAMS Chronicle Staff Writer Related stories on pages A4 and All. What positive alternatives exist for local youth who wile away the summer hours by gathering in public facilities, movie theaters, malls and parking lots? Nick Jamison, director of the city's Recreation Department, says one possibility - the idea of converting old buildings into teen and young adult night clubs - is a good one, but in order to convert an old building, you've got to have an old building. i ^HfcjjSSS*^ * 3B^^?./'*1<-"?* r- -*r Winston-Salem State University's new I Center. ^^B<. i J? L ;-r IS^^mJHI A graduation hug (photo by James Pai A2 ? } Preacher IH| 1 Heath's baritone voice has net- ^HP title the "James Cleveland of \ ? Chrom >ekly Thursday, May 24, 1984 35 cer ip hoping en e will provic compared to Knox's 249,286), will face one another in a runoff election June 5. ? Knnv'c strnng showing in the local black Election J5JJJ5!!!! I Year '84 ^nmmnnitu f>/>mkina/< tuitU /"~i II>vi/%>-a)? VWllllillillllY , V V 111 L/ 11IVU Willi VJIIIIIVJIC 3 tllUUl 3Cment by a number of black groups and publications and his strong showing in the primary, estless, the option; "We have looked into the possibility," Jamison says, "but we just don't have a building. The Depot (a night club for youth that doesn't allow drugs or alcoholic beverages) in Greensboro is charging (admission) rates, it's privately funded and it's not run by the city. But other options are on the way, Jamison says. "There will be a couple of teen night spots opening up," he says, "and 1 think it may relieve some of the pressure." Jamison also says that dances have been held recently at local neighborhood recreation j j L^j^>%teii*^'f"I'nini"""V^"-"* - : business building has been christened the ^7 Aldermen app 9 enforce city h I By AUDREY L. WILLIAMS I Chronicle Staff Writer I The Winston-Salem Board Aldermen Monday night adopted a pol a that will bring criminal charges amoi ting to a misdemeanor against landloi and tenants who fail to comply with city's housing codes. The board passed the measure 4-2, w aldermen Ernestine Wilson and Rob rker). Northington Jr. voting against the pre sion that allows the city to fine or H X Aii v 'ii^ t BS^ Icle Us 28 Pages This Week idorsement ie edge may provide the edge its candidate needs, says the Knox camp. According to local election results, of the 23 precincts represented by black aldernlen, Knox won 11, tied with Gilmore for first in one and placed second in nine others. Edmisten, the top votegetter in the county, placed first in seven of thej>redominantly black precincts and second in seven others. Gilmore, who placed fourth in the state with 82,299 votes in the Democratic primary, was the leader in four of the precincts and tied with Knox at Memorial Coliseum. Please see page A12 i are few centers, but due to complaints about noise and traffic from residents, they are held to a minimum. He adds that several schools in the ' city system have also made concerted efforts to ease the city's increasing problem of restless youth by sponsoring dances pf their own. During the summer months, 30 to 35 swimming pools are opened to the public by the city, along with a host of athletic leagues for baseball and basketball enthusiasts. Victor Johnson, assistant principal at North Forsyth Senior High School, says the problem Please see page A6^ ?4 war "V 1 J: ' '% *. "'*- ' v . .& v . " ' ?' +>** ' "V - _ _ . ?^"~j,M- v- "*""" *" R.J. Reynolds ?rove measure to ousmg codes tenants who have been ordered to vacate property ruled unfit for habitation but re- 1 Q r main there without making an effort to . find alternative housing. Landlords who continue to take rent rcjs from such tenants also would be prothe secu,ed' Wilson and Northington said they ith voted against the policy because it is discriminatory. . * Northington called the policy, whicl jail Please see page A5