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VOLUME 6 NUMBER 4 PEMBROKE, N.C. THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 1978 15c PER COPY
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Oxendine to Seek
Commissioners Seat
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Maxton-Pembroke-Smiths District
Thadla Oxendfne
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Thadis Oxendine announces his can
didacy for county commissioner repre
senting the Maxton. Pembroke and
Smiths Townships. He and his family
reside at Route 1, Pembroke, NC. His
wife, Dora Marie J. Oxendine, is a
school teacher at Magnolia School.
Their children, Leland Dale Oxendine is
a Civil Engineer graduate from N.C.
State University and is employed in the
engineering profession; Thayle Marie
O. Sanderson graduated from Metho
dist College and is employed at Rex
Rennert School.
A World War n combat veteran,
Oxendine engaged in two active battles
in the European Theater of Operation,
then shipped to the Pacific Theater.
He is a life time member of the VFW
and DAV. He served in serveral VFW
Post positions before being elected Post
Commander for Locklear- Lowry Post
2843. Served as Post Commander then
was elected District Commander repre
senting the 8th District which included
the following- Lillington, Fayetteville,
St. Pauls, Red Springs, Maxton and
Pembroke. For outstanding accom
plishments, he was awarded AH State
Commander.
Thadis Oxendine graduated from
Pembroke State College, receiving his
B.S. Degree. Honors from Pembroke
State College included Who's Who in
Colleges and Universities, President of
the Student Council, Chief Marshall,
and awarded the Outstanding Senior
Award.
He has taught school in Robeson
County for 8 years and also served as
principal. For the past sixteen years he
has been in farming and business.
Mr. Oxendine is declaring his candi
dacy on the conviction "Denying self
and serving others without selfish
motives."
Said he, "1 would appreciate your
support, and would welcome you to
consult with me on any matters
pertaining to the office of county
commissioner."
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An Open Letter
To The Indian Community...
by Ruth Dial Woods
Community awareness is a difficult
trait to develop, especially when we all
remain busy with our personal and
professional lives and interests. I was
disturbed last week to recognize my
own failure to be aware of some needs,
some very pressing needs, "in my own
backyard." Time is precious, but all too
often, we fail to stop, look and listen. 1
speak specifically of the editorial "As 1
See It" in last week's issue of The
Carolina Indian Voice, and am embar
rassed that Commissioner Brantley
Blue, all the way from Washington,
D.C., had pointed up a community
problem which I had neglected to
percieve right here in Robeson County! I
hope that I am alone in my neglect, but
in the event that I am not, I want to
share with the Indian community, what
I feel is a vital and important issue to
ALL OF US.
Bruce Barton has eluded several
times to problems, but again, all too
often, we fail to stop and listen to
someone else's problems because we're
all wrapped up in our own problems.
Commissioner Blue's letter has exposed
the problem...and I feel it is our
responsibility to respond to the prob
lem. There is an old adage which says
"If you're not part of the solution, then
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you're part of the problem." To alt of us
in the Indian Community, I say LET US
BE A PART OF THE SOLUTION.
Newspapers canpot exist on sub
scriptions alone, they must depend
upon advertisement. There are probab
ly few towns the size of Pembroke which
can boast of a weekly newspaper.
Advertisement is limited if we confine
the efforts just to Pembroke, and small
businesses usually have very small
advertising budgets. What recourse
have we...we must strive to expand the
advertising base for The Carolina Indian
Voice beyond Pembroke into all towns
and hamlets of Robeson County, and
we as Indian people must assist Bruce
and his staff in soliciting advertisement
for the paper. As Commissioner Blue
vividly pointed out, some of us do not
always agree with what is said in The
Indian Voice, but we still read it, and we
still look for our articles, our pictures,
and our local news, and thanks to his
good heart, his interest, his dedication
and his struggle to keep the Indian
community before us, it's usually there.
But above and beyond the merits of
what is good about The Carolina Indian
Voice, is the forefront issue of how we
can help keep The Carolina Indian Voice
alive and well....and talking in our
community and talking to each other.
The Carolina Indian Voice is our
forum...it is our point of debate and
discussion...it is our communality of
interests and pursuits...but most im
portant. it is The Voice of Indians. The
elders tell us that you don't miss
anything until you've had h...Can you
imagine not stopping by to pick up your
weekly issue or checking your mail box
on Friday for your issue? Where else
can we speak openly, honestly, frankly,
and yes. sometime with personal bias,
to our people across this County?
Where else can we find the vehicle of
communication for ideas, issues, prob
lems, and concerns so freely and
realistically and characteristically
Indian? Without The CareBne Indian
Voice, the Indian Community will
become silent again...radio and televi
sion does not bring us together to learn
what is happening to Indian people
acroes our County....only The Carolina
Indhw Velee does this.
I don't have the- answer for the
solution to the problem,..bet I can
assure you that I'm willing lo give of my
efforts to be a part of the aoietton. One
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the Amerteae Indian Center In Balti
more te..."Urri TALK " Left all of
us frt tag ether and tall te Brunt and
aas If we aeo devefop a aetutten to the
problem In eevtng die folate of
Carolina Indian Voice...we save the
future of INDIAN voices now and
preserve them for the future.
There's another adage...If you can't
help a fellow when he's down, he
doesn't need you when he's up!
We boast of having capable leader
ship among us...let's reach out our
hands to The Carolina Indian Voice and
provide that capable leadership to save
this important vehicle of communication
which is vital and necessary to our
survival. There are several local, state
and national issues affecting the Indian
community, many of which will arrive at
the forefront in the immediate future...
will we sit back and silence the ONE
VOICE which can share the issues and
keep us informed?
The Carolina Indian Voice knows no
one community...it speaks for the
INDIAN community at large...our ]
efforts must cross community lines. <
personal biases and differences of <
opinion...The Carolina Indian Voice <
belongs to all of us, and if Bruce Barton i
loses. WE LOSE! <
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As I can best understand, there is an I
immediate need for a fund- raising |
drive...immediate meaning within the <
next six weeks. Where are our social i
and civic organizations in all of our \
communities and our responsible leader >
ship to pull together a united front and a \
united effort for the INDIAN commun- <
ity? Who will accept the leading role to t
gather together individuals, agencies, i
programs, clubs and every facet of our t
community life to come to the call? Time t
is of the essence...The Voice af the
Indian Cooimonlty is of the essence and
a necessity...it must be preserved.?
Call Bruce Barton this week....find
out what you and WE can do...it is our
responsibility to our community, our
children, and our future, and then,
LET'S TALK and LET'S ACT!
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McNeill Smirh,
Senatorial Condidare,
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Mac Smith..
PEMBROKE-McNrill Smith, a can
iidate for the democratic nomination for
he United States Senate, visited the
offices ot the Carolkia Indian Voice
yesterday.
An affable man, Smith, who is a native
of Robeson County (his mother still
resides in Rowland where he was born)
barn stormed Red Springs, Rowland,
Lumberton and Pembroke during his
campaign in Robeson County.
Smith, who now resides in Guilford
County, where he is a respected
member of the North Carolina Senate of
the North Carolina General Assembly,
is known for legislation he shepherded
through the general assembly relative
to establishing state-wide kindergarten,
tough drunk driving laws, and his
outspoken stand against the infamous
speaker ban law (now outlawed) on
N.C.'s campuses a few years ago.
Says Smith, "I believe in hard work,
self discipline, obeying the law, trust
ing in God, loving people, and enjoying
a sense of humor. These are great
values. They start in the home, carry on
in the school, and should guide us in our
public and private lives."
Positive Concepts and
Academic Excellence
set as Goals of
Indian Education
The first of five planned INDIAN IS...
Youth Forum sessions was held in the
Performing Arts Center at Pembroke
State University on Wednesday. Jan.
18. Sponsored by the Robeson County
Compensatory Indian Education Project
the forum is designed to present and
discuss Indian issues and concerns
affecting Indian youth, and particularly
Indian education, history, legislation,
and culture for both Indian youth,
parents and teachers.
Dr. Gerald Maynor, Dean of Student
Affairs at Pembroke State University,
was presentor at the meeting which
attracted some fifty person. "Develop
ing Indian Awareness" was the pro
gram topic. Dr. Maynor indicated that
generally there is a lack of under
standing of who the American Indian is
and the crucial issues affecting the
American Indian in the twentieth
century.
"Too often," according to Dr.
Maynor, "the image of the stereotyped
cowboy vs Indian scene is still visualiz
ed. " Dr. Maynor stated that the
ievelopment of personal esteem, iden
tity, and pride together with a desire for
excellence, are two major goals in
working with Indian education, and that
these goals should be pursued by Indian
parents at home and reinforced by
school experiences. Quoting, Dr. May
wr also stated that "We must know
where we came from before we know
where we're going- and the difference
will be what direction we take." All too
>ften, according to Dr. Maynor. educa
ional curriculum has been designed for
nstitutional convenience of implcmen
ation and not designed to respond to
he needs of Indian students.
Dr M?v?w indicated that no one
curriculum and no one teaching method
would be appropriate, but when the
awareness of the special needs and
problems of Indian students is con
sidered and an increased understanding
of the reasons which have effected a
renewed forceful and militant attitude
which indicates that the American
Indian is determined to be a part of
American society, that education can be
adopted to Indian culture, rather than
Indians adopted to education which
results in assimilation but not accultu
ration.
The real challenge to Indian educa
tion is to focus on self- concepts which
will destroy feelings and attitudes of
inferiority, isolation, traditional values
vs current expectations, all of which
result in apathy. Indians must increase
their own level of awareness and self
confidence in knowing that they can
learn what is good from the dominant
culture without having to sacrifice
Indian culture, and utilize the good from
both by developing positive concepts
and attitudes, developing meaningful
and relevant programs and materials,
and striving for academic excellence.
LRDA Board of
Directors
to Meet
The Lumbee Regional Develop
ment Association's Board of Directors
will hold its regular monthly meeting on
January 30, 1978 at 7 p.m. The meeting
will be held at the LRDA Annex
Building in Pembroke. The public is
cordially invited to attend.
Supreme Courr Reprimands
Joe Freeman Drirr
The North Carolina Supreme
Court haa ordered a new trial in
Ute drug conviction caae of
Dixon Locklear due to "groee"
Improprieties on the pert of
Robeeon County proper ul or Joe
Freeman Brltt.
Lockieer ?aa convicted of
drug chargee In October, 1*71,
and aontenoed In two con
aocutivo five yoar term*
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FROM SOUTHEASTERN GENERAL
HOSPITAL
Due to the outbreak of influenza.
Southeastern General Hospital is limit
ing visiting to one visitor per patient.
This is for the protection of patients,
many of whom are more susceptible
than usual to the disease. Donald C.
Hiscott, President of the hospital, made
this announcement today. He said this
action was taken based on a recommen
dation of the Medical Staff of the
hospital. Hiscott also said that the
visiting restrictions will be lifted as soon
as possible, hopefully in the next weeks.
WILLIAM P. HUNT JOINS
THE AIR FORCE
Fayettevllle- William P. Hunt, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Ravford Hunt, of Route 2,
Pembroke. NC has enlisted in the U.S.
Air Force.
Airman Hunt, a 1977 graduate of
Pembroke High School, joined under
the Air Force's Delayed Enlistment
Program (DEP). which allows him to
accumulate time in the Air Force
Reserve until he enters active duty on
February 6. 1978.
Sergeant Bill Wannamaker. Air Force
Recruiter in Fayetteville, stated that
Airman Hunt successfully completed a
series of tests which qualified him for
the Security Specialist field of training.
ROCK GROUP "MOTHER'S FINEST"
APPEARS AT PEMBROKE STATE
TONIGHT
In its first major concert as a headliner
in North Carolina, the rock group
"Mother's Finest" will appear tonight
with special guest "High and Mighty"
in the Jones Gymnasium on the campus
of Pembroke State University. Tickets
are $5 each and are available at the
door. Time of the show is 8 p.m.
According to Student Government
President David McDuffie. advance
tickets sales have been good and he
expects a large crowd in the 4.000
capacity gym. "Knowledge of the
concert is wide spread. All of us here
are looking forward to a great time."
said McDuffie.
"Mother's Finest", recording artists
on Fpic Records, were named this
month as Best New Live Performers of
If77 bv "Performers Magazine" a
trade magazine among booking agents
and management, according to Jim
Stewart. Fpic Records representative in
North Carolina."A strong stage show
will be led by black female vocalist
loyce Kennedy." he added.
This concert is part of the Homecom
ing activities on the PSU campus for
1978. according to McDuffie. It is a first
for the PSU students and is open to all
comers, said McDuffie.
LOCAL MAN ENLISTED IN
MARINE CORPS
Aubrey Dale Swett, the son of Mr.
and Mrs. Tommy D. Swett of Pembroke
recently enlisted in the United States
Marine Corps. He will report to active
duty at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot,
Parris Island. South Carolina on Feb.
20. 1978.
According to Gunnery Sergeant Max
Bennett. Swett completed a battery of
tests and qualified for a job program
which guarantees schooling in aviation
mechanized supply and maintenance.
Swett was enlisted by GYSGT Max
Bennett whose office is located at 206
Chestnut Street in Lumberton.
Swett is a 1977 graduate of Pembroke
Senior High School.
GARRET LOCKLEAR
Garret Locklear. the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Lewis Locklear of Route 3, Mart on
recently enlisted in the United States
Marine Corps. He enlisted in the 270
day delayed enlistment program and
will report to active duty at the Marine
Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island,
South Carolina on Septr?. 1976.
Locklear was enlisted by Gunnery*
Sergeant Max Bennett whose office is
located at 208 Chestnut Street, Lum
berton.
Locklear is currently attending Pros
pect High School as a senior.
TITLEIV INDIAN EDUCATION
PARENT COMMITTEE MEET TO
REVIEW FY 79 PROJECT
The Title IV-A Indian Education
Parent Committee of the Robeson
County Compensatory Indian Education
Project will meet on Tuesday, January
31. at 7 p.m. at the O.P. Owens
Auditorium.
The purpose of the meeting will be to
review the proposed FY 79 Project
Application for next year. The proposed
budget and program components will
also be presented to the Committee for
review and approval.
The meeting will be open to the
public, and all Indian students, teachers
and parents ate invited to attend.
PSHS BOOSTER CLUB TO MEET
The Pembroke Senior High School
Booster Club will meet Monday,
January 30 at 7 p.m. in the school
cafeteria. All members and interested
persons are urged to attend.
HOMECOMING SCHEDULE
THURSDAY. Jan ?6--Homecoming
concert, featuring "Mother's Finest"
group at 8 p.m.. varsity gymnasium of
Jones Physical [Education Center Senior
music recital (Mary Jacobs, piano; Joel
Propst, tuba). 8 p.m.. Moore Hall
Auditorium.
FRIDAY. Jan 77--Homecoming parade
through downtown Pembroke. 10 a m
Semi-formal dance for students and
alumni, featuring "The Tarns." t p.m.-1
a.m.. South of the Border. S.C.. at its
Coffe Casa's Matador Room. Cost S5 per
couple
SATURDAY.Jan Jt-PSUhomecoming
wrestling match. II a.m.>3 p.m.. Jonas
Physical (Education Ccntar Alumni
recaption. 3 p.m.. PSU Student Center,
musk b> "Singers and Sw ingers.'' Alumni
homecoming bempiet. 6 p.m., PSU
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basketball game ve Atlantis Chrtatian. ft
pm.. Jones Physicai (Education Center
Men's homecoming basketball game ?s
Mlantk Chrtstian. I pm . Jones Physical
(dot ation Center (a *4.000 cheat *ma the
Breves Chtft will he gwseated to PSU
before the gam* and *r homecoming
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queen will be crow ned at halftime Student
dance. 10 p.m.. in PSU Student Center.
Alumni victory party. 10 p.m.. Pembroke
Javcee Hut
Coordinating alumni homecoming
activities is Wayne Bailey, in his second
year as PSU alumni director. Advance
tickets ate on sale at the PSU alumni office
for SI?.50. which pays for all alumni
events and PSU athletic contests.
Eleven coeds, sponsored by various
campus organizations, an candid em far
homecoming queen. They ate: Tammy
Barnes. Fayette villa (Chi Alpha Christian
organization): joy Dees. Payetteville (Pi
Kappa Alpha Fraternity); Rhonda Foahae.
Favetievilla (PSU cheerleaders): Debbie
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