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VOLUME 7 NUMBER 12 PEMBROKE, NC " THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 1979 151 PER COPY
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/ LOCKLEAR - DAVIS LEAD
/ LEGISLATIVE DEFEAT OF
/ ATTEMPTED PARKTON
ANNEXATION TO ST. PAULS
/ SCHOOL SYSTEM
?A NEWS ANALYSIS
RALEIGH-Rep. David Parnell's legis
lative attempt to annex the Parfcton
' Oak Ridge school attendance areas to
the St. Pauls City School System was
soundly defeated in the North Carolina
House of Representatives laat Friday by
a 58-39 vote.
The fight to defeat the bill was
engineered by Indian representative
Horace Locklear and, after some initial
floundering about, Black Representa
tive Bob Davis. Locklear is originally
from the Saddletree Community and
Davis is a native of Mart on.
From the beginning Rep. Locklear
firmly opposed the bill.
A Uttie background...
Traditionally h is difficult to get
"local" legislation passed in the North
Carolina General Assembly without the
unanimous support of all the local
legislators. It is almost unheard of for
"local" bills to be introduced in the
house without the unanimous support of
all the effected legislators.
That made introduction of this Parnell
bill more interesting than most since
Locklear and Davis had publicly lam
blasted the bill before it was ever
considered.
By soma questionable legislative dcr
ring do Parnell seemingly introduced
the bill by misrepresenting it as a
routine local bill when the truth of the
matter was that the Robeson County
Board of Education (of which Parkton is
a part of their jurisdiction) had gone on
record opposing the measure along with
Locklear and Davis. Still, in spite of all
that, Parnell got the measure intro
duced anyway.
Prwun applied...
Immense pressure was applied poli
tically against the legislators. Rep. Bob
Davis, especially, seems to have been
subjected to vigorous political pressure
from sundry sources.
The basic argument to the legislators
seemed to be how could anyone be
opposed to allowing the people to vote?
Still as the politicos saw it Parnell's bill
cleverly denied the majority of the
county voters a right to vote on the
measure.
Because of the political pressure Rep.
Davis acquiesced to the first reading of
the bill.
IndUmand Blacks call Rap. Davis...
After the first reading of the bill, many
Indians and Blacks called Mr. Davis and
spoke out against the bill forcefully.
Additionally, an amendment was
drafted to Parnell's bill by a local Indian
attorney aaking that the predominately
Indian areas of the Red Springs School
District around Osendine, Rennert, and
Shannon be allowed to vote on whether
tfley should be joined to the county
school district. The vis-a-vis rationale
Was that if the folk around Paikton were
allowed to vote to join St. Pauls why not
flow the Indian folk the same oppor
^hity? The question formulated by ths
Mtpossd amendment was: can Parnefl
)uWy granting one racial group a right
to We on an issue and deny the same
>4g% to another racial group?
>>nsa mfrufls I? Ml...
Parngg reportedly "Maw up" whan
tap I Stklasr asked him Friday mora
lag if hauouM agree to allow the Indian
talk to rata tan. Famed coldly stated,
??seeding to sheen en, that he could
net ape* utthout the soaaant of the Red
IpHags Itheal Board aMmagh ha
Debate on the floor was heated,
especially between Locklear and Par
nell. When the measure was soundly
defeated Parnell, according to obser
vers, stormed off the floor slamming the
doors behind him.
St. Pauls Commissioner Bill Herndon
and several members of the St. Pauls
Board reportedly witnessed Parnell's
shenanigans.
Reactions here and there...
Tim Herndon (son of Bill), who was the
titular head of the annexation effort,
was quoted as saying in the Fayette
vlile Times that he would be after
Locklear and Davis in the next election.
He praised Parnell as "a capable"
legislator.
But most of the response from the
Indian and Black communities over
whelmingly supported the strong stand
against the measure by Locklear and
Davis. Said one political observer "I see
now why we need representation in
Raleigh. You can get raped legislatively
and not know a thing about it until it is
done."
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David Parnell
The real villian in the matter seems to
be Rep. David Parnell. It was he that
introduced the seeming nefarious bill; it
was he who defied legislative tradition;
it was he who denied the county school
board an opportunity to be heard in
Raleigh; and it was he who stormily
denied Indian people the same fran
chise he so eagerly and actively sought
for the Parkton dissidents.
A Plea for Good Will
Progressive people of all races hope
fully will now unite to preserve the
gains that have been made toward racial
harmony and equality in Robeson
County. A real and effective tri
racial board voted unanimously against
the annexation effort and Indian
legislator Horace Locklear and Black
legislator Bob Davis have backed them
up resoundingly by leading opposition to
Parnell's "bad" piece of legislation.
it seems to be a good day for all the
people of Robeson County. Hopefully
"raptfbte" "leaders like Rep. Horace
locklear and Aep. Bob Davis will
continue to speak out against those like
Rep. David Parnell who would divide
and conquer us.
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Revival to begin at
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Pembroke Church of God
Revival services will begin ai the
Pembroke Church of God on Monday
night. March 26-10, I97l>. The revival will
be proceeded by a special singing at 2:10
p.m. on Sunday at (he Pembroke Church of
God.
Special guest speaker will be the Rev
Molilalia LockIcar. pastor ot the Shannon
Holy Assembly
The Kev Jack Hunt, pastor of Pembroke
Church ot (iod. extends a cordial invitation
to the public to attend.
Pembroke Housing
Authority makes
Payment in lieu of
Taxes
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A PUBLIC REBUTTAL
OF OUR EDITORIAL
EXPRESSION
AS WE FEEL IT "CONCERNING BILL HERNDON AND HIS
"BILL OF GOODS" OR...
MR. BARTON, HAVE YOU ATTENDED A COMMUNITY
I MEETING AT SADDLETREE LATELY?
EDITOR'S NOTEs The follow
ing consume (ration wu re
ceived from ?ome citizen* of
the MmgneMn Saddletree com
munity. We are pleased to
present It h our readers. The
expression was In response to
the front page editorial ex
pression of THE CAROLINA
INDIAN VOICE appearing In
laat week's Isaac.
The article waa signed by
Magnolia-Saddletree Con
cerned Ckizens and was sub
mitted by Ma. Judith Lock
laar, reporter.
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It is not our contention to address every issue presented In last week's
"Editorial Expression". It is however our intention to counter-act certain
remarks which we feel were directed to us.
The "Concerned Citizens" group of Magnolia - Saddletree was well
aware of Mr. Bill Horndons presence at the first community meeting held at
Magnolia High School. He was Invited and well received. This meeting was
open to the publk and the "press" and was attended by over 50 people
who were interested in Mr. Herndon's opinion. Among those that chose to
attend was Scott Biqelow a staff writer tor "The Robesonlan". We are
quite sure that thh fact will be looked upon as racism too. However we
were aware that ft* other press was represented.
The remarkVmede by Mr. Herndon that night left none of us with the
feeling of being handed a "bill of goods". Bill Herndon pulled no punches
In stating his position in the proposed Parkton - St. Peuls school mergers.
He stated that he was In favor of the merger because of the location rather
then "racial balance" of the schools. His statement concerning the term
"dry - up" was In essence based on a memory of what has happened to the
communities of Lumber Bridge and Barker Ten Mile. Mr. Herndon went on
to say that even though he doesn't always agree with all Issues from
different communities he feels It is his )ob as a county commissioner to try
and see all sides of these Issues. As an elected figure he is bound to try to
aid all the people.
Futher more Bill Herndon's so called door-to-door soliciting of
"damaged goods" turns out to be a single lunch with two community
members in a public place with lots of witnesses. These two people invited
Bill Herndon to attend the Magnolia meeting.
Mr. Herndon contenda that his sole reason for being a County
Commissioner is to serve the people. He goes on record saying he will
attend any meetings he Is Invited to. We who listened to Bill Herndon at
that meeting and since have no grievances against Bill Herndon. We feel
he has presented himself openly and honestly. We stand assured to public
denial of certan comments In the CIV and welcome remarks on these
points.
We would further like to let H be known that Mr. Herndon does have two
other grandchildren who attend the public schools.
Our attention was mostly attracted to that part of the Editorial dedicated
to us. Entitled "Magnolia-Saddletree." we read In disbelief at someone
(not an Indian but a person) suggesting that we as educated people, (not
just Indians) what we "must realize". We therefore contend that the
opinion expressed by the editor is somewhat questionable for example:
-Where does said oplnonator gather his facts?
-How Is It possible to form such strong opinions about an Issue that is
largely centralized In a community where said oplnonator has not been?
?Is It possible that aald oplnonator cannot venture any further than
Pembroke and hie telephone to gather his Information?
?In searching the remerks throughout theentlre editorial we failed to read
of any reference to the counter-petitioners In the Parkton area or the
Rex-Rennert petition concerning the consolidation- We further feel that
these two very Important parts of this decision must not be overlooked.
-Consider If you will these facts rParkton residents (what ever color) have
been denied their right "to vote" - - What kind of double standard la that?
Does It hurt any less because they are "white folks"?
?The folks at Rex-Rennert seem to be getting the best end of the stick.
They opposed the merger of St. Pauls-Parkton and were In favor of the
county consolidation with Magnolia. All this Is good and well we would
have no reason to oppose either If we would not lose our school. Ws ask
why were no remarks aimed In this direction? Was the oplnonator awars
that a committee from this area did some "door hopping" of their
own-mainly to the home of Commissioner Bill Herndon?
?We stand appalled that our fight In this matter can be tabled such as has
been done In your paper. We certainly feel there Is more to this
consolidation plan then merely the " who will be making the
determination as to the locations of theas new schools? "We reel In that
consolidation In this county Is most surely In the future". We eennot
however understand how It can be followed out baaed on the plan from the
Survey Committee If the first and for most plan of organizing aH six
systems Into one administrative unit Is not carried out.
-We stand ready tp defend any and all remarks oonoeming our children.
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PROSPECT FACUTY ANO STAFF
CHALLENGES MAXTON FACULTY
ANO STAFF
At 7:30 p.m Friday. March 23. Ihe Pros
pect l.ady Wildcats coached by Ms Fodie
Mitchell will lead the cats to a stunning vic
tory over the Maxton l.ady Eagles Mr
Roycc McNeill will coach and out play Mr
Wyvis Oxcndinc the leader of the weak
Maxton Eagles Men's Squad
To see the greats of tha past in action
attend this game for an entertaining and en
joyable evening.
The game will take place al the Prospect
School Cym and admission is SI 00.
REVIVAL SERVICES PLANNED
West End Baptist Church will hold a
weekend revival beginning March 23 and
running thru Sunday night. March 25.
On Friday night services will begin at 7
p m with a message by Rev Sanford
Locklear Special music will be by Reedy
Branch Baptist Church.
On Saturday night services will begin at
7:30 p.m Special- guest speaker will be
Rev Michael Cummings. Special music
will be provided by Ml Airy Baptist
Church.
On Sunday night services will be held at 7
p m Special guest speaker will be Rev
Kelly Sanderson and Rev Nash luKklear
Special music will he provided by the host
church singers.
Rev Wclton Lowry, pastor of West End
Baptist Church, cordially invites everyone
to attend these special services
PROSPECT STUDENT TO
PARTIIPATE IN SPELLING BEE
Kelly Oenisc l-ocklear. daughter of Mr
and Mrs. James Locklear of Route 3.
Maxton will represent Prospect School at
the Spelling Bee Kelly is an 8th grade
student and will particpate in the county
spelling bee on Tuesday, March 27, I979at
2 p.m in the Board fff Education Building
in thcl.ibrary
PSU to host
4 games
this
weekend
PEMBROKE - Pembroke Stale
University's baseball team will play four
hinne game* this weekend on the PSU
campus. The squad, having the best start of
any baseball team at PSU since 1968'steam
won their first 13 out of 14. plays exciting
baseball and always has the potential to
come back The 1979 lean has won 11 of
their first 12.
On Friday at 1:30 pin the Braves will
host Campbell College in a doubkheader
Then on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. the Braves of
PSU will host Carolines Conference foe
Atlantic Christian The Braves will be at
home again on Monday hosting a game
with Francis Marion at 3 p m. There will be
only two home games remaining for the
Braves after this weekend with both
contests scheduled at night
RESULTS THE BRAVES HAVE
POSTED THUS PAR:
PSU 10 Francis Marion 9
PSU b Morris Col lege, St 2
PSU 3 Moms College, SC I
PSU 3 Armstrong St OA. 2
PSU 4 Armstrong St OA 3
PSU R VU Inst of Tech 9
PSUftUtttv of Virginia 2
PSU 10 Delaware State 9
PSU 9 Delaware State t
PSU 7 Univ of Virginia I
PSU 4 Uaiv of Virginia 2
PSU 9 St Andreas 3
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AREA
BRIEFS |
W.C. WILLIFORD TENDERS
RESIGNATION
W.C. "Bill" Williford longtime head of
Robeson County's Extension Service used
the forum of Monday night's meeting of the
Robeson County Board of Commisaionars
to announce his retirement alter 35 yean.
His resignation becomes effective in June.
Williford noted that "I'll continue to make
Robeson County my home..." He is
rumored to be in line to replace Bob
Thompson as sales supervisor for the Lum
herton Tobacco Market
COMMISSIONERS CERTIFY
BOND VOTE RESULTS
I'hc Commissioners officially approved the
March 13 bond issue "vote The f?n?l
canvass showed 3.448 in favor and 2.3TJ
against.
COMMISSIONERS SET CETA
WORKSHOP
Chris Antwi, Robeson County'* director
of the Department of Human Resource*,
appeared briefly before the board Monday
and presented them CET A handbook* to be
perused before an April 23 workshop set for
an as yet unannounced site "probably out
of Lumbcrion so we can concentrate. .". as
Antwi put it.
COO "SERVICE CHARQE" PAID
The Lumber River Council of Govern
ment recently voted to assess each member
of the council an additional $2,241 service
charge on a $25.(KM) law enforcement grant
received last year COG noted that cutbacks
in administrative funds accounted for the
additional charge
Commissioner Hill Herndon noted that
Robeson County pays "some $18,000 in
years fees" and questioned the additional
charge
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The board agreed to pay alter COG re
presentative from the hoard. Bobby Dean
Locklear told the board that he had voted in
favor of the county paying its share and that
the county had acquicsed in the matter by
taking no action They agreed to pay but
told Locklear to be cautious in committing
the board to anything with out prior
approval.
Robeson County just recently rejoined
COG on a 4-3 vote after leaving on the
sa<ne vote count New Lumberton Com
missioner Sammy Cos joined
Commissioners Herman Dial. Bobby Dean
Locklear and J.W Hunt in rejoining the
agency after now Senator Sam Noble voted
with H.T Taylor. Hill Herndon and
Thomas Jones in leaving
- HOLD THE LINE" MOTION
PASSEO
On a motion by H.T. Taylor the com
missioner* unanimously passed a
resolution calling on all department and
agency head* in Robeson County ' 'to hotd
the live.' submitting budgetary requests
Taylor said. I would like the departm?
heads notified ahead of time that are want
them to help us hold down uses in evvry
way escept in cutting talaris*.
BOARD OP EQUALIZATION ANO
REVIEW WILL MEET PINET
MONDAY IN APRIL
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