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Nearly Half Of Police Force Wear Bullet Proof Vestel By Karen Parker - Post Staff Writer ^ . .Nearly half of the Char-. lotte Police force now wear bullet proof vests, accord ing to crime prevention ■ Officer Gregory Norwood. ; “The increase has taken place mainly in the past two years whan police of ficers who were killed by •unman, probably, Mdd’m survived if they had been wearing bullet proof verts,” Norwood Since bulletproof vests •re not required as part of the police personnel’s uni form, the department doesn’t supply the officers with the protective gear. According to Norwood, mop officers received th^p vests as donations from civic organizations, and businesses. Norwood has been the recipient of a bullet proof vest more than once. He has always been giving the extra ones to officers who didn't have one. “Some officers buy their own,’’ Norwood pointed out; noting, the vests range froin J140-J250 It’s difficult to qiiagine any disadvan tages oT a vest that can stop a .22. and .25 bullet upon contact. However, Nor wood did state the light weight vests can get un bearably hot. “I usually Free Son Cancer Awareness Program A free Skin cancer Awareness Program spon sored by the American Cancer Society will be Fri day and Saturday, June 1-2, at Park Road Shopping Center. Volunteer physi cians will be checking suspicious moles and sores from 12-6 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m., to 6 p.m. Saturday. They will also answer questions on exposure to the sun and Ain tan lotions. The effect of repeated 'seasons in the sun can set the stage for skin cancer, the most common of all cancers. An estimated 400,000 new cases of skin Cancer are reported an nually, most developing in parts of Jthe body directly exposed to the sun. With exception of malignant ipoma, about 95 per .. of them can be cured through early detection and prompt treatment. Individuals with' fair complexions and red or blonde hair run a greater risk of developing skin can-' Per from repeated overex posure to the Siffl. Any change' in the size of color of a wart or mole, a sore that does not heal, or any unusual pigmentations should be evaluated by a doctor. Most often, these will not be cancer, but only a doctor can determine the condition. Last year, 451 people took advantage of the pro Jackson Continued From Page 1A biased, unprejudiced and inspiration to reach the black population. Black newspaper plays such a role. If there has been one. group across America which has stood at Rev! Jackson’s elbow recording his every word and passing the same on to approxi mately 30 million black readers, it has been the black press. The black press is here to stay because there are those who understand its role and are committed to the best interests of black - America.—-___ gram, follow-up was sug gested for 98 of the par ticipants, 40 of which had strongly suspected skin cancers. At least two cases of melanoma were diag nosed as a result of the screening. For more infor mation, call the American Cancer Society, Meck lenburg Unit at 376-1659 between 8:30 a m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays. AUTO INSURANCE Lowest Down Payment I rj-State Big Savings r<>S«16 Only 20% Call and compare • Lower monthly DOWD •Lower total costs Phone 372-5010 100 West Independence - Plenty Parking PROTECTIVE AGENCY Baker Patrolman. Lincoln D. Williams (right) recently received 9 bulletproof vest from the Greenville Memorial AME Zion Day Care Center. The vest was Presented by tseverly~Sfmmons, with the City of Charlotte Personnal Department. (Photo by Peeler) can t keep mine on in the summer, unless I’m work ing the midnight shift when it’s cooler,” Nor wood commented. However, he detects most times when the vest is necessary. “Pulling it on is like slipping on a T-shirt,’ the officer expressed. The bullet proof vests can't al ways stop the larger .38, .357, and nine milling or bullets. “The impact from these bullets will knock you down if you are hit,” Norwood assured. Never- “ theless the bullets won’t penetrate. The bullet proof vests can’t protect police officers from all ammunition such as the Teflon bullets, and in. some cases the .45 bul* lets. However, wearing the vests has made the of ficers’ jobs safer. The vests also work against objects like knives,” Norwood in sisted. They are designed to cover the wearer from the collar bone to the naval, the areas which contain the more vital human or gans. Gospel Festival Scheduled The members of Grace Lutheran Church in Con cord, are planning the se cond annual Gospel JF"esti val to be held Saturday, June 9, beginning at 6 p.m. Over 15 gospel choirs will perform their best num bers including the Ebene zer Gospel Choir, the Cedar Grove Presbyterian Chou popular local group. A combination choir from Grace Church will close the festival with favoirte gos pel songs. The festival will be held in the auditorium at Bar ber-Scotia College. Hot dogs, baked goods and ' drinks will be available at reasonable prices. The Ronald McDonald Wagon will offer refreshments to the children. Tickets for the festival can be pur chased from any member of Grace Lutheran Church or can be bought at the door. They are also avail able at Shipp’s Fire Ex tinguisher Sales and Ser vice, 23 Spring Street SW. (Adults - $2, children six 12 $1, under age six - free.) All proceeds will be used to help make payments on the church’s educational wing. “This festival is more than a fund raiser,” said Steve Shipp, the festival president. “It is an op portunity for gospel choirs from many churches to meet together and praise God in their own unique style.” Other committee members include festival chairperson, Joyce Ed wards; secretary, Connie Bost; and Treasurer, Ro bert Miller. Mr. State Alex ander of radio station WPEG will serve as the master of ceremonies. Grace Lutheran is lo cated on the corner of Chestnut and Tournament Streets in Concord and is pastored by the Rev. Fred Hedt. Last year the church celebrated its 100th anni versary and the first fes tival was held to commem orate the musical history of the church. The church intends to make the festival an annual event. Use mt wummu mm Classified Ads 376-0496 --—-—IT ' I I ■■ IWII^— Get The ight Heal At The got Price At Kentucky Med Chicken. 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