v f A 10 24 / / vk / *. ^iJ ?-PUBLISHED RACH THURSDAY?i> ^ ^ |5jrHE CAROLINA INDIAN VOICETg ?_--ajnjnjnja~ij-^r\n_n.n_rijn_n_n.r.i?rinnru-i-- ~ ???? i ? ? w ? ? .... ? ? .njn. njnrLT\j\ju\AJ\jij_i__i 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 A aIUMBI A JBA I ? a v ninofnori director or ?iiivniii iniiri, <9fit'J director of of Prior to joining the PSU adminiatra 1IMIOM Mina * -- - ? uaam ? Win, twei i VM IOf V WO yelni Inf (llrPi'tftlf of Od0ft) Kffkftte St ununseier at Orrum High SeheliMn Bnhaann County HeaaraedMalJ. MlaMwa?Pta and Ma M A in siusadenal snunaaBng ^ Kami ( ifiitiha DiltPftlti iW wv^^^U w ?VePVOUUV w^^9^we^ro I Lowrv Runs for Board of Education 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 ro be 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 MmrOMftMr IWfliiiW ? Rap. Johnson was recently appointed to All out an unespired term on the MdWfftl / 'hWklllia Unaad t fWNflVllftft4fkfl - rs % snauneaai is in * inni ars. |t llawU a ?"?* MVvMi ? WWR RWIR Ma it on. and an annaunrad aandldaSe &S An kdag flMMuanlb UpiRsaifr HI Ina HVRy MfHWTPVP rniWBrpi 19 $ Roberts Runs for 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, Having served many years on the advisory council of the Rwland School tllndf4id u.|U -. hdllnvet k m ka> tHc ONVnCl ? PWWnl WrIlwTWe IW IIM I? btdifMiNl and III# fiptrtfuft I# He la married in the farmer Helen d All# felAA MMBB [*1m* 4 dw i# #w#iM to HMMI CSMl|f Mtoto ? 1 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. LITTLE MISS LUMBEE TO VISIT FARM & TRADE SHOW ( umoMluLumo##, Mory ?om xampson wni do ono of fh# vWHog qu#on? of fho Soufhoo?t#rn Form ond Homo Trod# Snow on Ftbruory 19 ond 16, 1976. Mory 9#ft> 6 fho doophfor of Mr. ond Mr?. WNN# F. Sompton of Pombrofco. i ? I HBI rjTgTZ HIVB ? ||f|lu L|rjh 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. to oommtb m mm van COLLRGR PAGRANT Pompth, On.* Miaa in A an Thomae, daughter of Met. Luey Thomas af Ow r rtrsi'Tiraa Prtder Pefr IB. at ? pm to iuUrti 4 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. *4 d m ? '4 ~ 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.