Page A2-The Chronicle, Thursday, August 30, 19* I c\ v :'j /;A ^-*<^^=-"'-"? ~~j .,.4. ' ""vr^SBiuH L ik v7 r#;.? A - , [(| | M J wfjB - n^H 1?NEWS DIGEST? I National, state and log Past A&T official cha GREENSBORO - The former assistant director of admissions at N.C. A&T State University filed a $600,000 suit against the school and the University _ r kl aL I ? r% J - i* ui murin Carolina ooara or governors last week, charging he was fired because he resisted the sexual advances of a male superior. Benny R. Mayfield filed the suit in U.S.Middle District Court last Wednesday against the school and board of governors, as well as UNC President William Friday, A&T Chancellor Edward Fort, Vice Chancellor Nathan-Simms Jr. and Clenton A. Blount Jr., A&T's director of admissions and the man whom Mayfield accuses of making the sexual 30 nercent vote in ana i CAPE TfltfrNutluAjfribfl S- (Sbsly 30. percent a of South Africa's mixed-race voters cast ballots in last week's election of a three-house legislature, but spokesmen for the apartheid government said the low turnout still was enough to legitimize the first non-white chamber of the nation's Parliament. Under a new Parliamentary system adopted lat year, the country will be represented by separate houses in Parliament for whites, Asians and people of mixed race. Critics of the new system say it entrenches white control by giving whites power to veto actions of the Asian and mixed-race chambers. The critics boycotted the election of 80 members to Reagan poses threat tc NEW ORLEANS - The president of the / predominantly black National Bar Association has . 1 . I IT P P A wai iicu mai me *j.a. supreme v,ouri may move even further to the right if voters elect a conservative president this fall. Dennis W. Archer issued the warning at the NBA's 59th annual reunion held here recently. "Our next president may lead the nation for the next four years," Archer said, "but he will have the opportunity to appoint from three to five U.S. Supreme Court justices - individuals who can serve for life and whose decisions will ultimately outlive the judges themselves." Archer called for a heavy black turnout at the polls in November to prevent such a right-ward tilt upenufie Who carries blai Open Line is a service provided by the Chronicle to help its readers cut through government red tape and solve consumer problems. If you have questions concerning your local government or any other matter, call Albert Nickerson at 723-8428 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or write Open Line, P.O. Box 3154, WinstonSalem, N.C. 27102. Q: For the last several months, I have been trying to locate a bookstore which offers a wide variety of black literature, but I have been unsuccessful in finding a store in the city. Can you tell me the name of a bookstore which offers a good selection of books on black history, literature and art? A.N. A: Anne Lennon, operator of the New Horizons Book Club, offers a wide selection of books on the black experience. Lennon told Open Line that the book club, which has no membership fee, sells books on black history, culture and religion, plus children's books and books on black feminism. Lennon said you must make one purchase during the year to continue to receive mailings from the "v # V V . . 4* ^ v' J4 T. Pqyne^ 1 m il news briefs compiled by Greg Brown - t *>/v/\n n Air ?i ? 4 lgta iCA llcll ctSSIUCIll advances. The suit says the alleged sexual advances began during the 1982-83 school year and continued for two years. When Mayfield resisted the advances, the suit says Blount retaliated by recommending his dismissal. Mayfield, also an instructor in the Department of Secondary Education and Curriculum, further charges that the university failed to follow its regulations for granting tenure and reappointment. Although the suit seeks no damages from Friday, it asks for no less than $600,000 in damages and back pay to June, when he was fired. rtheid election the mixed-race chamber. ^ u ^ Government opponents also said voter turnout was closer to 18 percent, not 30 percent. "Eightytwo percent of all so-called colored (mixed race) voters did not participate in the election," said Jonathan de Vries, secretary of a branch of the United Democratic Front, a multi-racial coalition formed to fight the new system. "No amount of election trickery and percentage juggling can hide the fact that this constitution does nornave the support of the people." None of the country's 22 million blacks were allowed to vote under the new system. ) U.S. Supreme Court of the high court and advocated court enforcement of affirmative action laws, increased appointments of blacks 16 the federal bench and equal opportunities for blacks in the legal profession. But if Ronald Reagan is elected to another fouryear term, Archer said, "We will not only lose time, but lose ground in the area of civil rights enforcement. Generations to come will suffer the wrath of racism. Black people must vote in record numbers to turn America around. "It is our turn to make a difference," he said. "This presidential election is not just a choice between two candidates. It's a choice between moving backward and moving forward. Which path will America take?" :k literature? dub. To join the club, write to Lennon at New Horizons Book Club, 1405 East 3rd St., WinstonSalem, NC. 27101, or call her at 723-3793. Back to school days Q: As a result of the reorganization of the school district, my child will be attending the Mineral Springs Elementary School. Most of my questions concerning the reorganization have been answered, but if I have last minute problems who should I call? N.T.A. A: Susan Carson, school community relations coor dinator, said parents should plan to attend an oper house scheduled for Monday, Aug. 27 from 6 unti 8:30 p.m. in all the district's schools. School of ficials will attempt to answer all of your question; during the sessions. However, Carson said if you still find yoursell with questions on the opening day of school, yoi can call the principal of your child's school and h< will provide you with any important informatior concerning classes, bus routes, or any other mat ters. Crime Prevention Armed man robs The following "Crime Box Score" is designed to keep you abreast of criminal activity in your community during the past week and to help you protect your family and property from crime. Strung Armed Robbery 100 block, South Broad Street A man walked into a business and began putting merchandise under his shirt. After the clerk told him to return the merchandise, he assaulted her. The man was later arrested and identified. He was charged with robbery and had several outstanding warrants served on him. 400 block, North Cherry Street ^Someone grabbed the victim's wallet and fled. Police found the wallet a short time later, but a large amount of money was missing from it. _ _ w"?4Pft9rbtecfr, Someone cut the lock off a door to enter a house and then took a weed eater. Susneots la?#?r ar. , ? ?- " rested and charged with the crime. 1200 block, East 22nd Street Someone broke into a house and stole a stereo system. 1100 block, East 15th Street Subjects broke into house and stole a television set. | Bring re any C?ajf - [ JESW J | j hoc The Winston-Salem Chronicle ? Suggests is published every Thursday by I $129. the Winston-Salem Chronicle Publishing Company, Inc., ?m 617 N. Liberty Street. Mailing I All !? Address: Post Office Box ? | 4P?",| 3154, Winston-Salem, NC I m?nt?* 27102. Phone: 722-8624. Se- | Hcadli cond Class postage paid at h *15 qua Winston-Salem, NC 27102. I hw Subscription: $13.52 per ? c*nr?iiMi year payable in advance I ?? (North Carolina sales tax in- | ?9O0T6M eluded). Please add $1.00 for COMMCf out-of -town delivery. H (919)722 PUBLICATION USPS NO. " H, Hour*: IM 067910. . j U... . ~ i Hum ^ I OVER 200 NEW ON DISPL 1! 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