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Delegation Fights For Bennett
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said North Carolina's entire
delegation has signed a letter
asking for the exemption.
Because Congress won't be In
session for the next three weeks,
It Is not clear what. If any, ac
tions might be taken to remedy
the situation.
"We are just hoping that Con
gressman Hawkins can come up
with a solution," said Ed McDo
nald, Coble's administrative as
sistant and press secretary.
"When we first got Involved In'
this process, no one was aware
that the problem had been creat
ed," he told the Greensboro News
& Record.
The problem for Bennett and
the other schools had Its begin
nings In 1986 when Congress re
wrote Title 111 regulations. In do
ing so. Congress said only
historically black colleges could
receive money from Part B of
Title III.
Furthermore, the Intent was
that Part A be limited to two-
year, Hispanic and native Amer
ican colleges and other develop
ing Institutions.
However, In what has been de
scribed as a regulatory over
sight, Congress did not speclfi-
That's what Bennett and sever
al other schools did.
"When Congress found out
about It, they were furious," said
Robert L. Albright, president of
Johnson C. Smith University in
Charlotte, who has been exten
sively Involved In negotiations
to work out Title III regulations
during the past two years.
Albright said his school did
not apply for Part A funds.
"When I saw that we were eligi
ble, I thought we would be brew
ing faith with the colleagues
that helped us get this passed,"
Albright said, referring to the
funds set aside for black schools
Albright
cally spell out that black
Institutions be prohibited from
competing for both Part A and
Part B funds.
Eventually, the U.S. Depart
ment of Education rukd that be
cause the language was not spe
cific as to black school
participation, those schools
should be allowed to compete for
both Part A and Part B.
only.
"Many of our colleagues feel
that ... by getting money out of
Part A (black schools) are dou
ble-dipping."
Scott said Bennett was not dou
ble-dipping because the Depart
ment of Education had ruled
black colleges could apply for
both parts and because the two
parts are designed to meet difier-
ent needs.
'The fairest thtng to do Is pro
tect us at least for this year," she
said.
Election Board Turned From Findings
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he said. "I'm sure that both the
lawyers for Mr. Alexander and
Mrs. Gibson are disappointed In
the findings. It's very clear that
the board wanted to stick with
the finding of facts and not
make conclusions for Mr. Hur
ley."
Before the board voted on its
staff findings, Allred motioned
for a delay In the proceedings,
citing Insufficient preparation
time and Gibson not receiving
notice of the meeting. He also
asked Ted Arrington, chairman
of the board, to withdraw from
the proceedings because of his
relationship with Alexander.
Allred alleged that Alexander
sought employment In the polit
ical science department at UNC
Charlotte, which Arrington
heads.
Arrington denied the claim
and declined to remove himself
from the hearing.
"If I'm not mistaken, Mr. Alex
ander Is not eligible for employ
ment because he does not have
a master's degree In political
science," he said. "He has a mas
ter's In public administration."
After an exchange of amend
ments to the findings, board
members Ella Talley and Cathy
Blllmlre voted to approve the
document for submission to the
state board. Arrington did not
vote.
Alexander said the exclusion
of some expected findings for
his case won't seriously hinder
his quest to end runoffs, which
are outlawed In aU but 10 south
ern states.
situation Is too difficult."
Hurley said he and Alexander
will keep their options open,
which Include legislative relief
and lawsuits. Hurley admitted
that going to court could take
some time and the General As
sembly traditionally defeats
amendments and repeals of
state election laws.
"This Is going to wind up in fed
eral court," Ciolp said.
Alexander maintained that
runoffs will be a thing of the
past a year from now, adding
that he will do whatever is re
quired to see that it happens.
"I'm disappointed that some ol
the stronger language wasn't in
cluded," he said. "It's going to be
difficult, but It's not where the
'This is about two things, who
would be nominated for the of
fice of Register of Deeds but
more important Is the elimina
tion of second primaries," he
said. "We'll skate 'til Hell freezes
over if we have to."
Company-Sponsored Care Center Opens
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The Center also offers a drop-
in program. "A parent can drop-
offltheir child for a few hours
lie they shop or go to a meet-
r ,1;. The only thing the parent
needs to do Is fill out an appli
cation," said Kennedy.
The Center Is spacious and
colorful. Each age group has
their own room.
There Is also a large, uniquely
designed playground area.
The owners, Ray and Cynthia
Kennedy should be commended
for building such a high quality
facility.
Ray Is currently executive vice
president of Southern National
Bank and he holds an MBA de
gree.
Cynthia Is presently adminis
trator/director of University
Child Development center. She
has taught on the pre-school,
junior high and cojlege levels.
She has an early childhood edu
cational certificate, a Red Cross
First Aid Certificate and an
MBA degree.
They are the parents of three
children: Calvin, 13, Kimberly,9,
and Mia,4.
The Center Is open from 7 a. m.
until 6 p.m. Interested persons
are encouraged to take a tour of
the facility. For more Informa
tion call 549-4029.
Current enrollment is 32 and
they have a staff of seven. The
majority of the staff have four
year degrees. When the center
becomes fully occupied there
will be 17 staff members.
On August 29 they will begin
accepting infants from 6 week of
age pid up.
Democrats To
Hold Rally
VD Rate Rises In Blacks
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The rate for Hispanic males
rose 7 percent, from 66 to 71 cas
es per 100,000, while the rate for
Hispanic women rose 24 per
cent. from 18 to 22.
In contrast, the rate for white
males dropped from 6.4 to 5.7
cases per 100,000, apparently
due to a drop in syphilis among
homosexual men. The rate for
white females rose, but still at
small levels, from 2.2 to 2.6, the
CIXl said.
The Increase In syphilis ap
pears to be concentrated In a few
urban areas; 57 percent of all
U.S. cases last year were report
ed In Florida, California and
New "Ifork.
In its report, the CDC suggested
several steps to curb the increase
In syphilis. Including a move to
"re-emphaslze the traditional
methods of syphilis control —
Interviews and sex partner noti
fication."
The agency also suggested
screening for sexually transmit
ted diseases In high-risk popula
tions, assuring better access to
medical care with speedy service
and evening hours, and further
surveillance efforts to monitor
the problem.
Allen Appointment Won’t
Change Reagan Policies
CHARLOTTE, NC -- Democrat
ic candidates, elected officials
and supporters will celebrate
the party's local and national
ticket at the 1988 9th Congres
sional District Democratic Unity
Rally from 7-9 p.m., September
23 at the Metro Center, 700 E.
2nd St., across from the Adam's
Mark Hotel.
Bob Jordan, candidate for
North Carolina Governor; Tony
Rand, candidate for Lieutenant
Governor; and Mark Scholander,
9th Congressional candidate,
will be among the rally's speak
ers.
As a district-wide show of sup
port for the party ticket in No
vember, the night's festivities
will include Greek music, a Gos
pel choir and a Texas Two-Step
band. Traditional hot dogs and
lemonade will be served and
door prizes will be awarded.
Advance tickets are $10 each
or $35 for two, which includes
special recognition, and may be
purchased by contacting Carol
Hardison at 366-7059. Tickets
are $ 12 at the door.
The Democratic Unity Rally
has been a part of Charlotte's
election tradition for the past 10
congressional races. The event
is sponsored by the Young Dem
ocrats of Mecklenburg County.
By Chester A. Higgins, Sr.
NNPA News Eklitor
Washington, DC - President
Ronald Reagan's appointment
of William Barclay Allen chair
the U.S. Civil Rights Commis
sion, filling the vacancy left by
the death of Clarence M. Pendle
ton, Jr., earlier this year, will not
change the conservative direc
tion of that federal watchdog
body, observers agree.
Barclay declares that he's "not
a civil rights leader- nor a black
leader. I am rather an accom
plished professional, whose
professional and civic lives
demonstrate a commitment to
the Ideal of equal rights for all..."
Dr. Barclay, 44, who Is black,
married and the father of two
teenagers. Is a professor of gov
ernment at Harvey Mudd Col
lege. He resides In Claremont,
California and, according to
Rights Commission spokesman
John Eastman, like Pendleton
he "objects to use of race con
scious remedies for civil rights
problems."
In a statement after learning
of the President's decision to
name him chairman. Allen said:
'The commission on Civil Rights
was never intended to become
an arm of advocacy groups In
the civil rights movement. Nor
has Its chairman characteristi
cally been such an advocate. In
deed, Chairman Pendleton was
the first bona fide civil rights
leader to hold the post. (Pendle
ton was once a National Urban
League official). The prominent
chairs prloj to his tenure were
Arthur Fleming and Father The
odore Hesburgh. TTiey were cho
sen not to represent the specific
Interest of advocacy groups, but
rather the interest of all Ameri
cans."
The Commission's next meet
ing Is September 8-9, In Los An
geles. Top agenda Item will be
the Impact demographics will
have on civil rights laws and
major reform, according to East
man. Theme of the meeting:
"Changing perspective on Civil
Rights."
Members In addition to Allen,
Berry, Chan and Cardenas are
Muny Friedman, vice chairman:
Robert Destro, Esther Buckley
and Francis Guess, a total of
eight.
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PHOTO BY RON WH.K1NS
REV. JESSE JACKSON WAS DAZZLED by the wit
and eloquence of Mrs. Isabelle R. Hammond, a 91-
year-old great-grandmother, pursuing a bachelor's
degree in music at Howard University, during the
17th Annual PUSH Convention Awards Banquet
held in Chicago recently. "£y.ucation Enriches Ehre-
ryone" was the convention theme. Mrs. Hammond,
(foreground), Mrs. Helen Jackson, Rev. Jackson's
mother; and his mother-in-law, Mrs. Gertrude
Brown, were among the honored guests at the
PUSH Convention. The Burger King Corporation
was a major sponsor. Standing (1-r) are Jackson, ‘
PUSH founder; Rev. Billy Kyles. Rev. Clay Evans
and Mrs. Juanita Passmore, all PUSH Board mem
bers.
Fair Share
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five director of the National
Congressional Club, a group
linked with Sen. Jesse Helms (R-
N.C.).
'Tou gotta be kidding," Wrenn
told The News and Observer of
Raleigh. "It looks like a mighty
liberal, pro-Democratlc Party
group for the Republican state
party chairman to be joining."
Hawke, Interviewed at the Re
publican National Convention
last week, said he didn't know If
the $10 he gave Schatzman con
stituted membership in the
NAACP or support a fair share
agreement. But Schatzman said
Hawke knew what he was doing.
"When I asked him to join, I
didn't ask him any differently
than I do for anyone else," he
said. "I'm a person who will so
licit memberships from any
body."
The GOP is an exclusionary
party made up primarily of
whites, said Rodney Sumler of
Winston-Salem, the NAACP's
public relations director and a
Republican. The Democrats,
Ijowever, take blacks for grant
ed.
'The Republican Party has ig
nored the black vote," he said.
"On the other hand, the Demo
crats take us for granted. It's al
most like we're In a catch-22."
Wrenn's remarks, Sumler said,
are indicative of the type of
mind-set the NAACP Is working
against for more black partici
pation In politics. He said the
best way for blacks to become a
greater political force Is to put
away Ideological labels and
work for a common cause.
"I realize that the Democrats
encompass many special Inter
est groups and so does the Re
publicans," he said. 'That's why
my membership card to the
NAACP Is more Important to me
than my membership card to
any political party."
Pnolo/CALVIN FERGUSON
AT THE ERWIN CENTER in Gastonia, Charlotte Post Pviblisher Ge
rald Johnson took to the basketball court with a Gastonia youth.
The Charlotte Post is expanding Its coverage Into the Gaston Coun
ty area with the Alliance. Hopefully the newspaper will cover the
news a lot better than Johnson is handling this game of basket-
baU.
Last the Mitchells
gave their whole
fcimilY a French accent.
#i
Jacqueline Decroix spent a year with the
Mitchells and gave everyone in the house
a taste of Paris.
Mrs. Mitchell got MadameDecroix’s
recipe for truffles. Mr. Mitchell picked
up a few pointers on wine. And the
Mitchell girls got to find out what the kids
in France were really wearing. It was like
the whole family spent a year in Paris without
ever having to leave home.
ASSE exchange students can give your family terrific
insights on life in another country plus a whole new perspec
tive on life at home.
They’re outstanding students, 15-18, who come to America for a school year
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