WHAT NEXT???
We hope you mode the time to vote on Itaaday, May 3rd,
even though we know some might have felt there waa little
reaaon to vote and failed to exercise one of their most
.mportant rights as an American citixen. It is too bad many
often choose )o sacrifice this right As a consequence, we all
suffer fortius neglect IVrhaps some rights come too easy for
some people to realize the value. Such unnecessary sacrifice,
in the past has allowed such men as Joe Freeman Britt to
become district attorney and Hubert 9tone to become the
? sheriff of Robeson County. When viewed in this manner it is
apparent that no n voters can and have become enemies of
Robeson County if the office holders who are "elected" are
men of clay feet and deceit! We have suffered and continue to
suffer because of YOU, the non- voting public!
Often the voting process goes astray. To find an example we
only need to look at the race fur superior court judge which
pitted Joe Freeman Britt against Julian T. Pierce. Because of
the way the "law" was written, votes for a deceased candidate
da not count. Maybe some think that's not too bad, but it
seems to us the votes should be counted and reported,
otherwise, how do we know who won? Are the people
supporting the "declared winner"? We are assuming it takes
at least one vote to win such an election, otherwise, why have
a ballot? How do we know anyone voted for Joe Freeman
Britt? Do we take Joe's word? If at least one vote was needed
to win then all votes should have been counted and reported,
^leck, even the great and mighty Joe Freeman Britt has made
?gfiany mistakes before. Perhaps he forgot to vote for himself;
Sjerhaps he marked his ballot wrong! Anything is possible!
In the general election in November, if Joe Freeman Britt
^aces no opposition, why even print a ballot? Just declare him
Sgdge for eight years if you are not going to count and report
i?lhe write-in votes! We might as well give a lesson to the
Soviets! Can't you see the headlines: "Candidate without
opposition wins! Everyone surprised! Joe said it was close!"
Regardless of the vote for superior court judge in this
primary, we feel Julian Pierce's name needs to go beyond the
Robeson County vote. We feel Julian and the "dream" needs
U> challenge Joe Freeman Britt on the 'state level'. Does Joe
deserve a free ride? In our opinion the answer is a resounding,
NO! All people in the state of North Carolina need to
understand Joe Freeman Britt does not equal JUSTICE! Joe
Freeman Britt is not the choice of the people! So in November,
unless a "speical candidate" appears and it will have to be a
special candidate to take Julian's place, we will suggest you
consider writing in JULIAN T. PIERCE'S name for superior
court judge! 01' Joe does not deserve to be a judge. 01' Joe
does not deserve a free ride! 01' Joe does not deserve to serve
eight long years without the voice and input of the voters! Can
he stand the challenge? The vote of the people will decide!
We must not stop now if we remain true to the voice and
dream of Julian T. Pierce. We remind you of words attributed
to Abraham Lincoln, "the trouble with most of us is that we
stop trying in trying times".
In riding throughout Robeson County, especially in light of
Rev. Brooks' recent letter which took "education" to task, it
was painful to see many, many young people, who should be
in school, riding bicycles, running, and playing while school
was supposed to be in session. We wondered why some
parents would allow their children to miss school. The value of
an education is immeasurable. If not, why even worry about
merging the school systems of Robeson County.
The people of Robeson County recognize the value of an
education and have voted to insure all children receive an
equal, quality education. It waa once stated that, "there are
but two powers in the world, the sword and the mind. In the
long run, the sword is always beaten by the mind". Why
would anyone allow their child to miss a day of school? We can
think of no greater form of child abuse!
MISS WMBEE PAGEANT NOW ACCEPTING
APPLICATIONS FOR 1988PAGEANT
The Miss Iumbee Pageant Committee is now accepting
applications for the 1988 Miss Liimbee Pageant. Applications
may be picked up at t|ie Bevels Plaza, Room #4, or will be
mailed upon request Requests for mailing may be made to
Ms. Madeline Deese, at 521-8602.
All applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. A contestant must be single and never been married, or
had her marriage annulled and must not be and never have
been pregnant.
2. A contestant must be a high school graduate by the Labor
Day immediately preceding the National Finals in which she
will compete.
3. A contestant must be a female whose age shall not be less
than seventeen, nor more than twenty six years on the labor
Day immediately preceding the National Finals in which she
will compete.
4. A contestant must be of good moral character and shall
not have been convicted of any crimes and shall possess
talent, poise, personality, intelligence, charm and beauty of
face and figure.
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SAY YOU READ IT
INI THE CAROLINA
INDIAN VOICE
"South Robeson Outreach"
Establlshed
"South Robeson Outreach"
a non-profit organization re
cently established from a
group of concerned citizens in
the Southern part of Robeson
County, is presently holding
weekly meetings each Thurs
day night at 7:30 p.m. at
A-Kut-Above Styling Salon
located on Highway 41 South
in Fairmont, NC.
The primary purpose of the
organization at present is to
promote voter registration,
support political candidates,
sponsor fund raising events
? for area candidates, and help
? educate the local commuuities
? in the importance of their
v involvement and support of
ja political issues.
Some of the long range
? goals an to be a strong
support group to families and
area organisations as issues in
different anas arise.
Attendance and involve
ment is strongly solicited from
the districts represented by
|he organisation which an:
ft'
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Back Swamp, Smyrna, Thorn- ,
pson. Sterling, Orrum, Britt,
Fairmont #1 & 2, Whitehouse,
Union, Rowland, Gaddys, and
Alfordsville.
Officers for the organiza- 1
lion are: I
Chairman-Gary Lynn Hunt; i
Vice Chairman-Glois Hunt; .
Secretary/TVeasurer-Rosie
L Godwin;
Asst. Secretary/Treasurer- c
Gladys Freeman; ^
Function Committee Chair- 0
man-Gladys Freeman t
Other committees will be c
formed as attendance increa- ?
sea
By-Laws and selection of an
Exeinitive Committee are in?
the planning stage. Persons
from each represented area"1
need to be involved in struc
turing the By-Laws and selec
ting the Executive Commit
tee. f
For further information,
please contact any of the
officers listed. i
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EDITORIAL EXPRESSION
Rob?son County M?k*a A
StrongStatamant
Once again the voter* of Robeson County have asserted
themselves and spoken loud and clear and decisively through
the ballot We are elated over the reported margin by which
Julian Pierce out polled Joe Freeman Briu. Yes, the voters of
Robeson County have spoken. They did say "We prefer Julian
Pierce, even in death over Joe Freeman Britt alive." We only
wish that Joe Freeman Britt would take the message seriously,
according to the voters, he is not the choice of the people.
Wouldn't it be magnanimous of him to just step aside, abiding
by the will of the people. Of course, from what we have
learned through the years about Joe Freeman Britt, his ego,
seemingly, would prevent him from dqing that. We have
called it "Poetic Justice." The deadliest D.A." has been
beaten by a dead man. That is symbolic of the universal law
that says "What goes around comes around," or more
Biblically "As you sow, so shall you reap." Good for the voters
of Robeson County. Good for those who did not vote.
Tuesday's vote continues the tradition begun with the vote
to merge the five school systems in this county. What we are
witnessing is people taking control of their own destiny.
People are saying "We have had enough." People are making
decisions in their own best interests. We are reminded of a
conversation with John L Godwin, following the merger vote.
He said, "People of Robeson County are moving forward.
They are demanding positive change...And they will not be
turned around.... People will continue to demand that Robeson
County government be of and for and by the people of
Robeson County."
And of course, we remember John L Godwin on election
day with much sadness and a great deal of inspiration.
Robeson County lost a man of wisdom"by his death. And we
remembered Julian Pierce in a way that will make history. We
remembered the "hope of a people." And we continue to
believe in the dreams of these two men and continue to work
toward the betterment of Robeson County for all citizens.
We are all waiting now to see what will happen. We would
assume that the Democratic Party would have to issue a
statement of some kind. The party should give people an
opportunity to elect a superior court judge. We are not hopeful
that they will, but they should. Perhaps the Legislature should
decide that the people have spoken, and because the people
have clearly said they don't want Joe Freeman Britt, the
Legislature will respond to the wishes of the people.
All and all, Robeson County, with all its troubles and
turmoil is still a good place to live. Troubles and turmoil for
this county are only temporary and we're reminded to share
another of our favorite sayings, "TTiis too shall pass."
ITH AM K
YOU
IDA N I EL
DeV A M E
"When my parents wrote
to me saying they had
planned their own funerals,
I was shocked. Then I
realized how sensible
they are."
They chose Forethought?
funeral planning My first reaction was,
"What's the hurry?" But, the way they explained it
in the letter made me aware of all the responsibility
I would have if things weren't planned in advance.
I'd have to make more decisions in a couple of days
than I make in a month here at the office... and all
without sufficient information, not to mention the
emotional stress.
Forethought is funeral planning...
before the need arises
I'm not saying I agree with all their choices, but I
.hink it's more important that the choices be theirs.
\t lepst this way there's no doubt because they
ilanned it with Forethought funeral planning and
>aid for it with the Forethought life insurance policy
lesigned and approved specifically for Forethought.
Vnd, because they're both between 40 and 90 years
>ld, they couldn't be turned down for any reason. Now
here won't be any confusion or rush when the time
omes. I think they did a very loving thing and I'm
;oing to call them right now to tell them thanks...
nd that 1 love them.
Call or write for details today
______ ... while you're thinking about it
LOG K LEA R G SON .
EUNERAL. HOME
P.O. BOX 1028
PEMBROKE, N.C. 28372
i2l-?UU9 521-2020
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- READERS' FORUIVI 1
TROUBLED BY
MOST I L I T Y .
AMONG RACES .
Tb the Editor,
I have been watching the papers and the news casts about,
the turmoil in Robeson County, and am greatly troubled by all
the hostility among the races there. I wish to voice my opinion
and hope that it will register - not just with you, but anyone
and everyone that may read this, if it is published.
I was bom in 1947, a Caucasian female. I have seen the
troubled years of violence for the equal rights of the Blacks,
and have marched for their cause along with the cause of our
Native Americans. Don't get me wrong, I am not putting one
race before another, bbt the Blacks have come such a long way
in their struggle, and our Native people are still at a standstill.
I think'tAat you people need to research our American history!
By doing so, you may find where the real problem lies and who
the "troublemakers" mostly are. I believe that you will find
that it has been the White race that has continually reeked
havoc among the other races. This great land soley belonged
to our Native People - there were no white nor blacks here at
all. The Blacks were perfectly qpntent in their domain until the
whites decided they were more important and superior to
anyone else. They proceeded to go to Africa to pillage, loot,
bum, destory, and kidnap the Black people to put them in
servitude for a race who had already grown greedy and too
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la*y to do their ewn dirty work. The Whit** made a killing in ;
the human slave market, and fattened their own pocfests with -
human misery. That waan \ enough; they came to this
continent to do the same thing to our Native people. If it had -
not been for our Indians, the white settler* would have starved
to death in the very beginning. I imagine there have been
plenty of times since then, that they have wondered why they
even bothered. The settlers were befriended by a "strange,
caring" people, who unknowingly invited and protected a
"strange, uncaring" people who would soon turn on them to
pillage,loot, rape, and try to completely destroy them and take
not only their land away from them, but also take their
pride, dignity, and their way of life, including their religion '
and language, away from them. Don't you think that it is just
about time that the Whites quit trying to cover up and hide
their shame for what they've done by killing off their
reminders? It's just like when the White cavalry and armies
rode down on a sleeping Indian village, sometimes with only
women, children, and elders in it, and wiped the whole village
out - that was called a battle! When the Indian retaliated and
gave the whites a taste of their own doing, then it was called a
massacre! Well, it sounds to me like the Indians are still being
massacred in Robeson County, only it's being done one or two
at the time! I think that it's about time that this NONSENSE
stopped! We should realize, after thousands of years, that
God, The Great Spirit, or whatever anyone calls HIM made
each and everyone of us - he has no favorites, and no one is
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Total Deposits to the State of N. C. or any official thereof 1525.247.22 ;
PUBLICATION COPY - COMMERCIAL BANK state o?i3?i ^
CONSOLIDATED REPORT Of CONDITION (Including Domestic and foraign Subsidiaries)
LEGAL TITLE OF BANK [STATE BANK NO ~
0368 :
LUMBEE BANK rf0tral reserve d.sirict no ;
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CITY [COUNTY [STATE [ZIP COOE CLOSE OF BUSINESS DATE
Pembroke Robeson N.C. 28372 March 31, 1988 :
Dollar Amounts in Thousands Bil Mil Thou
1. Cash and balances due Irom depository institutions: B
a Noninteresl - bearing balances and currency and coin 883 ' a
b. interest - bearing balances Nont I b
2 Securities 9jA 2
3 Federal lunds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell in domestic offices ol the bank
and ol its Edge and Agreement subsidiaries, and in IBFs 1800 I 3
4 Loans and lease financing receivables' ^ j
a Loans and leases, net ol unearned income J_[_ 366 wyft 4 a
b. LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses 116 Vfffy, 4 b
c. LESS: Allocated transfer risk reserve Nnnt wyyft mm 4 c
d. Loans and leases, net of unearned income. ?%%%>. 4%%/
allowance, and reserve (item 4 a minus 4 b and 4,c) 1_L 250 4 d
5 Assets held in trading accounts NOfTE 5
6 Premises and lixed assets (including capitalized leases) 87_ 6
7 Other real estate owned NonE 7
8 Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies _ N0fl? 8
9 Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding NonE 9
10 Intangible assets , . . . . NonE 10
11. Other assets 30Z. 11
12. Total assets (sum ol items 1 through 11) _L?L 378 12
13. oeposits: nm B
a. In domestic olfices ____ 1 6 533 ,3 '
(1) Nontnteresling - bearing 2 236 il?P 13 a'''
(2) Interest - bearing .... 14 298 '3 ? (2)
b. In foreign offices. Edge and Agreement subsidiaries, and IBFs _ NortE 13 b
(1) Noninteresl-bearing NonE 13.b.(1)
(2) Interest - bearing NoiIF |||p ||lp 13 b (2)
14 Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreement to repurchase in domestic offices of the
bank and of its Edge and Agreement subsidiaries, and In IBFs N0QE 14
15. Demand notes issued to the U S Treasury NonE '5
16. Other borrowed money NODE
17. Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases NODE ,7
18 Bdnk's liability on acceptances executed and outstanding . , NonE '8
19 Notes and debentures subordinated to deposits NonE 19
20. Other liabilities 136 20 ;
21 Total liabilities (sum of items 13 through 20) ........ 16 669 21
22. Limited - life preferred slock lORE 22
EQUITY CAPITAL HI HI H
23 Perpelual preferred stock (No of shares outstanding None ) ton? 23
24 Common slock (No ol shares a Authorized . . 100.000 iHP PHI ?
b Outstanding . . . _ 67,188 1> B36 124
25 Surplus 414 25 I
26 Undivided profits and capital reserves 959 26
27 Cumulative foreign currency translation ad|usim*n<* mi
26 Total equity capital (sum of Items 23 through 27) 1^ ZQ9
29 Total liabilities, limited-life preferred stock, and equity capllaHsum of items 21. 22. and 26) ?!iL AA9, 29
MEMORANDA: Amounts outstanding as of Report Date: MEMO
l a Standby letters of credit. Total lOHE 1 a
1 b Amount ot Standby letters ol credit In memo l a conveyed to others through participations iNOOEl t b
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VWe, tha undersigned offlcedt), do hereby declare that this Report of Condition has been prepared In conformance with official instructions and
Is true to the beet of my (our) knowledge end belief.
SWNATURE^El^ I DATE SIGNED I
r OCA- April 27. 1988 i
NAME ANDJITLE Of OFFICER(S) AUTHORIZED TO SIGN REPORT AREA COOE/PHONE NO
Linda L. Chavls. Cashier 919/521-9707 ;
We.the undersigned directors, attest the correctness of this Report of Condition anjLdnciare that it has been examined by us and to the ;
best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared In conformance wplR^tyiclfKfnyirdcttons apd i% truejAd coi/e^t /~) .,
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St,i, of Nof^...C.?r.Qllna //.. ' County ol Mh?$QD ss ?
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