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VOLUME 6, NUMBER 6 PEMBROKE. N.C. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9,1978 \Stt PER COPY
A STATEMENT FROM
O. TOM BLANKS
Decides Not To Run tor Sheriff
O. Tom Blanks released the following
statement today. Blanks, who ran a
spirited campaign for sheriff four years
ago, has dedded, after considerable
deliberation, to not run for sheriff.
"First of all, 1 wish to thank all those
concerned citizens--of all three races
who urged me to run for sheriff.
"I look on politics as requiring two
ingredients: One, the political climate;
and. two, the finanrial aspects of a
campaign.
"The ultimate goal is to get enough
votes to win.
"For the past sii weeks--up until 11:45
a.m. Monday morning (the deadline for
filing was Monday at noon), I have
slept, ate and thought politics. During
that time, I have had many dtizens
urging me to run for sheriff. Others said
that finances would present a problem;
others said that the devisiveness among
the Indian people would be an element
for consideration.
"More and more, as I took these
matters under consideration, 1 realized
that a spirited race would get us into a
run off--but we need more than a run
off. We need to be able to put the horses
out that would assure us of victory.
"In the waning moments of Monday
morning, 1 realized that we would not
be able to do this.
"And there is the factor of race that
developed in the race four years ago. It
ought not to be this way. Race ought not
be a factor in any political campaign.
But one has to realize that we are still
living in Robeson County.
"For these reasons, I have decided not
to run for sheriff at this time. I want to
say, too, that there were no other
reasons. I have not accepted any monies
not to run, nor have I been in contact
with other candidates for sheriff.
"Again, thank each of you who
encouraged me to run. I appreciate your
expressions of support."
Swett Elected
V.P. of
E.O.P. Assoc.
Tommy D. Swett
Pembroke-Tom my D. Swett, director of
speciel programs at PSU, has been
elected vice president of the Southeas
tern Association of Educational Oppor
tunity Programs Personnel.
He was voted to that post at the
annual SAEOPP meeting in Atlanta
Feb. 2.
The SAEOPP comprises special pro
gram personnel representing 23S pro
jects in eight states in the Southeastern
United States.
Besides serving in the absence of the
association president, Swett will be
chairman of the membership and
credentials committee and also an es
officio memberof the annual convention
planning committee.
Purpose of the association is to bring
together in a work-and-study commun
ity those persons who have an active
interest in or who are professionally
involved in broadening accessibility to
and success informal post secondary
education.
Swett, 3d, a member of the Robeson
County Board of Education, heads the
Upward Bound, Special Services and
other educational opportunity programs
at PSU. His Upward Bound program,
began in 1973, Is oneof the most suc
cessful In the state.
He has held a number of top
administrative positions at PSU, includ
ing being administrative assistant to the
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Wehon Lowry
Welton Lowry filed with the
Board of Elections as a candidate for the
Robeson County Board of Education.
Mr. Lowry completed Pembroke High
School and completed his college
requirements for two degrees, A.B. and
B.i. il fembrou Mile University. He
acquired hit M.A. Degree from George
Peabody College, Nashville, Tennessee.
He reentered and worked towards a
Doctorate Degree with some schooling
at Chapel Hill.
He is presently pastor of West End
Baptist Church. He also serves as
Moderator of the Bumt Swamp Baptist
Association. He is a member of the
General Board of the North Carolina
Baptist Convention and a member of the
Christian Higher Education Board.
Mr. Lowry is Vice- President of the
Local Retired Teachers' Association,
past Lion of the Year, a Charter
Member of the of the Pembroke Lions
Club, a committee member of the Boy
Scout Troop #327 of Pembroke and a
Director of Pembroke Chamber of
Commerce.
Mr. Lowry stated, "I have f>een in the
school system for thirty years as
administrator and teacher, and would
like to continue to do likewise for the
improvements jof the system. I am
offering my service to the citizens of
Robeson County and will appreciate
their support in my election."
Johnson's
Reolacemenr
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Chosen
Friday
Rep. Joy J. Johnson's replacement
will be chosen Friday at a special called
meeting of the legislative committee of
Robeson, Hoke and Scotland Counties.
The meeting wil be held at the Red
Springs Town Hall. Each oounty (which
makes up the 21st district) will be
represented by two members each from
their respective legislative committees
of their county democratic organiza
tions.
Representing Robeson County are
Mrs. Landa Oaddy and Mr. Walton
Lockisar.
A replacement will be chosen to servt
out the remainsr of Rap. Joy J.
Johnson'* term until balloting results In
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School Board
Earnest Roberts, s native of Rowland,
haa recently announced his candidacy
for a seat on the Robeson County Board
of Education.
Roberts stated he waa prompted to
inter the race because of Ms status as a
parent whose children attend county
schools, and his sincere Interest In
education,
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WHO'S RUNNING FOR WHAT?
An Election Uixlate
Monday at noon was the deadline for
those candidates filling for elective
office in the May primary and in the
November general election.
Here's the way it looks. These are our
choices.
The Robeaon County
Board of Edncmtfon
Four seats are up for grabs on the
Robeson County Board of Education.
The terms are for four years. Running
for re-election are incumbents Harbert
Moore, Lillian Faye Locklear, Indians;
and Shirley Britt and Bob Mangum.
both Whites.
Opposing them are 'Jerry* Lowry,
Indian; Welton Lowry, Indian; Ruby
Hammonds, Indian; Gladys Pierce,
Indian; Richard Davis, White; Morris L.
Britt, White; Earnest Roberts, Black.
Sheriff
O. Tom Blanks, Indian, who ran a
spirited race four years ago, has
decided not to run this year. Incumbant
Malcolm McLeod. whom Blanks almost
toppled in 1974, has not filed for
re-election.
Vying for the Sheriff's seat is Hubert
Stone, Dixon Britt Tom Gibson and
Purvis Thompson.
N.C. House ?| Representatives
Rep. Joy J. Johntori who has accepted
a seat on the Nofth Carolina Board of
Paroles, has withdrawn his candidacy.
That leaves incgmbants Horace Lock
lear and David Plant el I and challengers
Adolph Dial, Ttecv Britt, Robert F.
Davis and WilHam C. Gay in the
running for three House seats.
Running unopposed are Luther J.
Britt, North Carolina Senate; Joe
Freeman Britt, District Attorney; and
Ben G. Floyd, Robeson County Clerk of
Court.
Coanty Commissioner
PEMBROKE-MAX TON DISTRICTS
cumbant Herman Dial is running for
re-election for eounty commissioner
from the Pembroke Maxton Commis
sioner District. Opposing him arc Wyvisfl
Osendinc from Maxton and Ted Brrw l
ington from Pembroke. Dial resides in I
the Prospect Community.
ST. PAULS DISTRICT: Incumbant Bill
Herndon is being challenged by Eugene
Smith.
LUMBERTON DISTRICT: Sam Noble,
incumbant. and Sammy Cox, challenger
will vy for the Lumberton Commissioner
scat up for grabs this year.
DISTRICT JUDGE: Incumbants Sam
Britt and Charles G. McLean are being
challenged respectively by Governor
Barnes. Jr. and C.A. Brown.
Coroner
Chalmers Biggs is unopposed in the
coroner's race.
Fairmont Board of Education
W. Linwood Floyd, James A. Free
man. Percy Hill, Jill Hough, Larue T.
Jones. Patricia P. lennon and H. Fay
Sellers will run for four seats on the
Fairmont Board of Education.
OXENDINE FILES FOR
MAXTON COMMISSIONER
SEAT
Wyvis Oxendine has Tiled for a seat
as County Commissioner in the Maxton
Pembroke District. In making his
announcement, Oxendine stated:
"Today I am annoucing my candidacy
for County Commissioner for the
Maxton, Smiths and Pembroke Dis
tricts.
"I commit myself to serve the people
with fairness, dignity and integrity.
"I will be available to all the people of
my district, not just a few political
companions.
"I have been active in my community ft
as an educator and as a concerned and L
responsible citizen.
"I actively solicit your support and g
vote. Remember that better govern
ment is all of our concern."
Wyvli Oiendtne
Robeson Savines & Loan
Pembroke Branch
Approved
On the eve of press time, the Savings
and Loan Division of the State of North
Carolina announced that the branch
application by Robeson Savings and
Loan Association for the Town of
Pembroke had been approved.
In spite of a poll conducted by The
Carolina Indian Voice expressing op
position to the application, and a
number of letters written in opposition, t
the savings and loan division's board of
commissioners approved the matter
Wednesday afternoon.
According to a spokesman from the
savings and loan division, the town
showed "sufficient economic growth to
support the branch office."
In spite of the philosophical grounds
explored by The Carolina Indian Voice,
he commissioners seemingly made their
decision on economic terms only.
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A STATEMENT FROM JOE FELMET
CANDIDATE FOR THE II.S. SENATE
WlmhM-Stkn, NC--Jor Felmet, a
Democratic candidate for the U.S.
Senate, said today that he supports love,
lovers and acts of love, both eleemosy
nary and erotic.
LAURINBURG INST. TRIUMPHS
OVER TAR BABIES
Laarinbarg- Brian Goolsby poured
in 22 points and Stacy Robinson added
19 to lead Laurinburg Inst, to a 95-91
win over UNC Tar Babies here Saturday
night.
The Tar Babies* Eric Kenny of
Asheville, had 29 points, and Joey Bell
of Pembroke had 19.
UNC JV's- (91)- Carter- 10. Burnett
12. Bell 19. Elliot- 10. Kenny- 29.
Lucas- 8, Burrough- 4.
Laurinburg- (95). Robinson- 19.
Goolsby-22, Malone- 10, Sparrow- 12,
Gilliam- 4. Nichols- 6, Walker- 14.
Peterson-5. Perry-3.
Half -UNC 45-43.
LAYMAN'S BALLY SCHEDULED FOR
ROCKINGHAM DISTRICT OF THE
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Make your plans now to attend the
Rockingham District Lay Rally of the
United Methodist Church to be held on
Tuesday. Feb. 28, at Scotland High
School, Laurinburg. The occasion will
begin with dinner being served from
5:30 to 7:00 p.m., the price of which is
$3.50. Tickets can be purchased from
the laymen and ministers of all the
United Methodist Churches in the
district.
The program for the evening will
begin at 7 p.m. Presenting the special
music will be Fletcher's Chapel United
Methodist Church. Hoffman.
Highlighting the occasion will be the
address by the Rev. James H. Bailey,
pastor of Jarvis United Methodist
Church in Greenvillf, NC. who is to be
introduced by the District Superinten
dent. Dr. Joseph Bethea. Rev. Bailey
served for 6 years (196H-1974) in the
Rockingham District as pastor of
Chestnut Street United Methodist
Church. Lumberton. He is a graduate of
Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C. ^
and of Duke Divinity School. Mr. Bailey
is the author of the book "Miracles of
Jesus for Today. 1977" and will soon
release a second book. He holds
positions of leadership in our North
Carolina United Methodist Conference,
and is in demand as a lecturer and
speaker at annual conferences, church
es. colleges and universities across the
nation. His pastorial work is noted for
strong emphasis on ecumenical minis
tries and missions. He and his wife are
the parents of 4 children.
IN THE ARMED FORCES
ROBERT M. DIAL
BUeil, Miaa.--Second Lieutenant Robert
M. Dial, son of Mrs. Darkis Dial of
Route 3. Maiton, NC has graduated
at Keesler AFB. Miss., from the U.S.
Air Force air traffic control officer
course.
Lt. Dial, now trained in organisation
and management of air traffic control
activities, communications operations
and navigation aids. Is being assigned
to Tyndall AFB. Pla., for duty with a
unit of the Air Force Communications
Service.
The lieutenant, a 1973 graduate of
Prospect High School, received a l.f.
degree in 1977 at North Carolina State
University His father. Sam Dial, lives
In Pembroke, NC.
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Memorial Auditorium.
Twenty-one contestants representing
dasaes, dormitories, and campus or
ganizations will be judged on talent,
appearance in evening gown and sports
wear, and personality.
SCHOLARSHIP PARTICIPANT
Jay T. Juren, a graduating senior
at Pembroke Senior High School has
been invited to compete for a Presiden
tial Scholarship at High Point Coitege
valued at $5000.
The Presidential Scholarships, estab
lished by High Point College Resident
Wendell M. Patton, are presented to a
limited number of incoming freshmen
who are considered the most outstand
ing in scholarships, leadership and
citizenship.
Juren has won high academic awards
in math, biology, psychology and drama
at Pembroke. He is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Jerry T. Juren of Breece Street.
Scholarship participants will visit
High Point College for Scholarship Day
on Feb. II. Winners will be announced
following interviews with the candidates
and selection Jul. a-CoRage eeaantiMna.
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Honor Roll
The following students at Southside
Middle School, Rowland, NC maintain
ed an average of "B" and above for the
first semester according to Principal
O.M. Graham:
4th Grade "A"?Gary Jacobs, Daphine
Leggetl. Geoffrey McLean, Daran Mc
Neil. Denise Oliver, Annette Page.
Keirn Strickland. "B" i Hughes Acasta,
Theresa Gray. Antoine Hayes, Sharon
Ocean. Kenneth Rowell, Keshia Smith,
Tracey Strickland.
5th 4'B"i Wilhelmenia Blue. Randall M.
Carlyle, Wendy Johnson, Mary E.
Ladaon, William Sealey, Kelvin Smith,
Paula Smith, Cheryl Taylor, Kenneth
Thompson. 6th "B"iLaura P. Brake.
Kimberiy E. <Coxe, Alice N. Graham,
Sherrie A. Griffin, Sheila A. Jackson,
Jennifer Leggett. Barry Mathia, Debra
A. Morris, Beliva Spaulding, Hazel
Thompson. James Thomson.
7th "A"i William Campbell. Samantha
Dial, Patrick Hunt. Sandra Jacobs,
Carol Jones, Patricia Locklear, Wanda
Munley, Errol Ozendine, Robert Stutta.
Sth "A"i Dorene Chavis, Barbara Hall,
Marilyn Jacobs, Liaa Jones, Dartene
Morgan Patricia ParmsGlenda Roberts,
Angela Twitty.
7th "B"i Gina Britt, Penny Britt, Toren
Cureton, Delaney Fields. Deward Har
per, Rhonda Hunt. Cindy Lawson,
Sabrins Leggett. Bobby Matbis, Selena
McCallum. Cynthia McGIrt, Donald
Mclntyre, Lenora Moody. Lydon Morri
son, Feletus Oiendine. Joyce A. Pugh,
Angela Shipman, Delma Thompson.
Sth "B"t Denise Barnhill. June Britt
Theresa Britt. Edmond Brown. Bridge
ttina Dawson. Vicky Pledger, MeMnda
Harris. Kecia Hawkins, Sandra Lae,
Jackie Locklear, Katharine Owens.
Ricky Oiendine, Jerry Reaves, SheHa
Shipman. Kenny Smith, Marian Thotn
Britt
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