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----- % ' Photo by Mike Cunningham wwhGCCCC! April Brooks, 8, gives her all as she heads for a turn during a recent skating session at Skate Odyssey. NAACP announces new direction F Special to the Chronicle A new direction for the civil rights movement was laid out in Washington, D.C.. Tuesday. Oct. 31. wheiT some^300 national-and local? leaders attending the NAACP's "Con ference on the Present Crisis," heard Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks, executive director of the NAACP, call for greater efforts on the part of the black community to deal with critical social and economic problems, and for the establishment of a national clearing house that would track and coordinate such efforts. While pointing out that govern ment has a major role to play in bringing parity to black America and that racism is still a major factor, Dr. Hooks said that the black community had to do more and "we as black Americans who enjoy somewhat greater good fortune have a duty to our less well-off brothers and sisters." The conference was a follow-up to the recent "Silent March" of the NAACP protesting several adverse civil rights rulings by the Supreme Court and calling for Congressional - remedial action. ^ ?= The first formal sessions attract ed representatives from a broad range" of over 100 groups including fraternal and social organizations, the church, labor, etc. Delegates heard presenta tions that not only explored the dimensions of the particular problem areas under discussion but focused attention on a wide variety of com munity approaches toward problem solving. "These approaches were really at the heart of the conference, Dr. Hooks said. "We've studied these problems infinitum, but what we've added to -the equation are sel?~hel^progisims which have proven their effectiveness in one community and can be rcpli cated in other communities," he added. "The areas under discussion were 'The Crisis in the Courts and the Resurgence of Racism." "The Truly Disadvantaged," "Economic Empow? erment" and "Political. Empo_a?r_-_ ment." ? ~ Dr. Hooks told the delegates: "We had a very special reason for seeking the attendance here of national organizations in the black community that have a substantial local presence. The umbrella group we propose would mobilize the full and complete efforts of the organized black community to deal with a num ber of problems. "We do not propose to say to the Greek-letter organizations, the frater nal orders, the service clubs, or the denominations what vein vvri\rirt*rtntt t t?tt T v 'U Please see page A3 Wood supporters rejoice From Page A1 hope Martha can pull the city back together but I'm concerned about whether she'll be able to do it." Mr. Sale said that he expects little progress to be made because of the "controversy" on the board and because of what he considers Mrs. Wood's inability to deal with the business community. "Her personality is such that people have a hard time working with her. The business community is not going to support her whatso ever. She makes people mad," said Mr. Sale. "She's a fair person but she'll have to change her attitude about things to pull the community back together." When asked if any portion of the business community had dis cussed with him their willingness or lack thereof to work with Mrs. Wood, Mr. Sale admitted that they had not, but said that it was his opinion that the business communi ty would not work with her "in terms of retiring the debt." Mr. Sale said also that the Board of Aldermen would be ham pered by bickering bqween the new mayor and aldermen Virginia Newell and Vivian Burke. "She and Burke and Newell can't get along," he said. "I like Mrs. Burke and Mrs. Newell. They're great people. Especially Mrs. Newell. She's a beautiful per son." Mr. Sale said that he will moni tor Mrs. Wood's progress during her term and if, in his opinion, she is not successful he will again run for mayor. "I feel like the people that voted for her, she won't be able to help," said Mr. Sale, referring to low-income and minority residents. "I could have helped them but she can't. If she doesn't do a good job, I'll run again." But Mr. Sale's claims of ten sion between Mrs. Wood and Mrs; Newell was not supported by action atid comments at the Tuesday evening celebration. In fact, Mrs. Newell was one of the first people the new mayor embraced when she Mrs. Newell, whose Rcpubli arrived at the Sawtooth Building, can challenger Richard Rowell Later, in her address, Mrs. Wood accumulated fewer than 95 votes, congratulated Mrs. Newell on her said that she was pleased that she victory and said she was excited at would be returning to the board, but the prospect of continuing to work equally excited about the signifi with her long-time friend and col- cance of Tuesday's election out league. ~ comes. "Virginia I congratulate you on "I'm proud to be a Democrat your big win and I am so excited tonight. I'm proud we're taking a for you," said Mrs. Wood. "We have turn in a new direction in Winston worked together for a long time and Salem," said Mrs. Newell, who will I look forward to our working together now." 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His wife, Satia, is employed by the Forsyth County Public Library as a Children's Librarian. He has a daughter, Tiffani Denise, who is presently enrolled at St* Andrews Presbyterian College in Laurenburg, North Carolina and a son, Michael James, who attends Hanes Middle School. They are members of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Winston-Salem. If you have any real estate needs in Kernersville, or any area of the Triad, give Jim a call at 996-4256. Merrill TLadlti} '^StocktouD Selected Group of Dresses, Blouses and Sportswear Choose from such famous manufacturers as Mary Ann Restivo, Chetta B, Nicole Miller and Ruff Hewn. 249 Stratford Rd. HANES MALL Daily 9:30-6:00; Mon. & Fri. Daily 10:00-9:00 Nights 'til 9:00 ? > ^ > / This bundle contains alsedroom, living room and kitchen. It's 15 degrees Vtxjr beard is frozen. Vtxir last meal was a few crusts of somebody else's pizza Everything you own is in this bundle. It's getting darker The city's never been colder Where do /do go? 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