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Employment inequities questioned
Clifton Sampson. Jr. it skovm preparing to speak at the
hearing relative to tax exempt bonds for Southeastern
Genral Hospital m Raleigh May 3.
Indian Solidarity, the Native American organization
which was organized to address Indian issues presented a
resolution May 3 at a Public Hearing relative to tax
exempt bonds for Southeastern General Hospital to
update equipment
The organization's resolution was read at the public
hearing by Clifton Sampson, Jr., chairman. He was
accompained by John R Brayboy and Sam Kerns,
members of the organization.
Hie resolution sptke to the employment statistics at
Southeastern General. There are 1,151 persons employed
there (11-14-88 figures), 675 or 59 percent of them are
white; 201 or 17.5 percent are Indian; and 268 or 23
percent are black. Out of the 38 department heads, 37 are
white and one is Black. 83 percent of the nurses,
technicians and other specialists are white (433); 42 or 8
percent are Indian; and 49 or 9 percent are Black. There
are 199 persons employed as office/ clerical staff--112 or
66 percent white, 51 or 26 percent Indian; and 36 or 18
percent Black.
Of the 422 services workers-130 or 91 percent are white;
106 or 25.6 percent are Indian; and 183 or 43 percent are
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The resolution stated that the statistics "are not an
acceptable indication of Southeastern General Hospital's
commitment to providing equal employment opportuni
ties for all people of our county the above figures
seem to show discrimination in hiring practices at
Southeastern General Hospital."
The resolution asked that no tax exempt bonds be
issued at Southeastern General Hospital until "an
acceptable affirmative action plan be developed that wfll<
demonstrate fair representation of Native Americans in
positions of authority...and that the present 12-member
board has three additional Native American members
without expanding the present 12 member board."
There has been one meeting between a committee of
Indian Solidarity and Don Hiscott, president, where
discussion was held on resolving the issue of employment
at Southeastern General Hospital. No action was taken at
this meeting.
Sampson said that he was pleased with the initial
i meeting with the president of Southeastern General and
did expected to see some action taken to resolve the
inequities in the employment situation at the hospital.
ft Pembroke Kiwanis Report by Ken Johnson
Operation Specialist Darryl Teets was the speaker at
the Tuesday night meeting held at the Town and Country
Restaurant He was presented by hie father, Ed Teets,
program chairman for the evening.
Darryl is stationed aboard the Guam now at the Norfolk
Naval Station. He has been ail over the world, including
the Persian Gulf War in his nine years of service and
plans to serve out his twenty years before retiring at the
age of 38 years.
His duties were those of traffic control aboard the
Guam as Heiecopter Director of its fifty-three helecop
ters. They also ferried the 3600 marines for on shore
exercises.
It took 32 days to ship from Norfolk to the Persian Gulf
last August as they where the first of a part of a six fleet
task force. Their duties were to stop merchant ships from
going through the blockaid. They also aided in the
transporting of supplies, escorting merchant ships. Their
helicopters made a 150 sorties a day. There was a total of
127 ships in the Gulf. They stayed out at the 12 mile limit
off of Kuwait 127 citizens were evacuated from Samolia
by the Guam. The Iraqi army was pretty well defeated,
the FOWSD were happy just to get a free meal. Hie Iraqi
communications and supply lines were completely cut as
the Army and Air Force and Marines with the Navy left
them no escape. Kuwait was liberated but Darryl felt
themt o be terribly obnoxious with the wealthy going back
to their old ways. Iraq wanted a port to the sea and of
course they failed and the poor will go back to their almost
slave ways. Iraq wanted Israel to get into the conflict so
alio f the other Arab countries would jinn Iraq in its fight
against Israel. Hie Guam had a compliment of 627 men
and no women as the Navy did not want women in
combat. However, auxiliary ships had many women
aboard.
Piesiding-Clay Maynor; Invocation-Dorsey Lowry;
Song Leader- Ray Lowry; Program- Ed Teets; Reporter
Ken Johnson. /
Plney Grove School News
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PSU graduates 5 sets of twins
by Gene Warren
After the 411 undergraduates and 55 graduate students
received their degrees May 11 in PSlTs commencement
exercises. Chancellor Joseph Oxendine, in his final words
to the graduates, reflected on some of the inspiring
stories in this graduating class.
"Among you, there are 466 exciting stories to be told
and many inspiring ones, but I will refer to only a few,"
the chancellor said.
Among the stories he told were ones about five sets of
twins in the graduating class. "Until refuted by hard
evidence, I will assume that PSU holds the Guiness Book
of World Records for the greatest number of twisn per
capita of graduates," Oxendine said.
In reference to the twins, the chancellor said:
"First, there are Melanie and Mfilkent Strickland of
Fairmont One of these young ladies was 'Miss Lumbee'
and 'Miss PSU Native American'- and the other was
runner-up in this pageant As I observed the Strickland
twins coming across the stage, I am not certain how the
judges could tell the difference. Hiey have both served as
Sunday school teachers and been student leaders on this
campus, both in and outside the classroom.
"Secondly, there are Eric and Derrick C ha vis, along
with a third brother, Kent making three from the same
family graduating today. Though the Chavis twins do not
exhibit the physical attractiveness of the Strickland girls,
in my view, they certainly exhibit many other redeeming
features. For example, both have been honor students,
with one chosen to be in 'Who's Who' while the other has
been a recipient?/ the Max We in stein Scholarship in
history and is graduating magna cum laude.
"And thirdly, there are Lawana and Jawana Cooper
(one is now a Hardin) in pre-law and art education with
equally interesting and distinguished accomplishments.
"And fourthly, there are Amelia and Amira Locklear is
business management
"And fifthly, there are alexander and Stephen Gaines,
wheee first names do not ihjuw, bat 1 em told by Coach
Mike Schaeffer that their performances as members of
the soccer team was a thing of beauty. In fact both have
been four-year starters on our soccer team with Alexander
being our career-leading soccer. Furthermore, each has
been district javelin and discus throwing champions."
The chancellor also cited in his remarks Brad Allen,
noting him as "the individual who led the parade across
the stage because his name happens to be first in the
alphabet among the baccalaureate degree recipients."
However, noted the chancellor, "Brad, a native of
Lumberton, is also a leader in his class in another way.
During his three years at PSU, he has attained a
cumlative grade point average of 4.0 as a history major
and is consequently graduating first in his rises."
The chancellor also saluted Mia. Helen SKeens of
Lumberton, who he said was "graduating on her
birthday-- her 66th birthday. She began her academic
work at PSU in 1988 after retiring from 28 years as a civil
service worker, serving with military assignments in
Germany, Korea and other places around the world and
all about the country. Mrs. SKeens expects to begin law
school in the fall semester with the aspirations of
providing legal assitance to economically, legally and
socially disadvantaged persons in this region. We
congratulate Mrs. SKeens and wish her a moot happy
birthday."
Dr. Oxendine also told the story of Damon Green of
Fayetteville, one of PSLTs basketball AD-Americans this
year. "Sitting in the audience today," said the chancellor
is Mr. Green's father, Sgt Major John Green, who served
in the Persian Gulf for six months during the (Iraq) crisis.
Sgt Major Green, a proud parent who sacrificed the
opportunity to see his son play basketball during his son's
last season, promised Damon that he would clear up those
difficulties in the Persian Gulf in time to return for the
graduation exercises.
"At this time," said the Chancellor, "I will ask Sgt
Major Green to stand and ask that you join me in
applauding him for his sense of priorities and his service
to his country.
"Now I ask that any other members of the audience
who served in the Persian Gulf please stand and receive
our expression of thanks."
As Chancellor Oxendine concluded his remarks, he
made one final request, which was thim "Each of you
(graduates) has individuals in the audioes who have
provided you love and support during your time
here--perhaps parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters
and ehidtren?persons important to you. Please stand,
face your loved ones in the audience and express your
thanks to those loved ones. The faculty and adnrimstrtion
administration wfll join you."
Left to right: Preiident C D. Spongier, Jr., of tko UNC
tyitem, Rov. Wilton La wry. Sen. Terry Sanford and
Chancellor Joseph Ormdtne chat prior to commencement
Mty IJ. Unmjf mmd SanforH were Inter presented
honorary doctorates.
An Oral History the?Tu^Sln^^of North Carolina
The foaee Maker Talks, an oral history of the Tuacarora
Indians of North Carolina will be held Thursday, May 23
at 10 a.m. in the Native American Resource Center of
Pembroke State University. The event will be hosted by
Robert A. Locktear, Tuacarora artist
Presenting the Peace Makers will be Ray Uttieturtle,
Lumbee Traditionist; Arnold Richardson, Tuacarora
Saponi Traditionalist; Harry Thompson, Bertie County
Historian of Wlndaon; Dr. Stanley Knick, Director of the
Native American Resource Center; Chief Young Bear of
who is Chief of the Tuacarora Tribe; Cecil Gilbert Hunt
Chairman of the Tuacarora Tribe; Homes Locklear.
former Lumbal legislator; Lucille Dawson, Namgansett
, Director of the Eastern Region Adminstration for
Native Americans. Washington. DC; and Ehaha Loddear.
Tribal Historian of the Tuscan** Tribe of North Carolina.
Also presenting a special performance of the Irisesrora
lan gauge by the castof SACHEM docu-thema now in
production by the Youth 2000 Program of the Triscarota
Tribe of North Carolina, be.
The Peace Maker Talks is a presentation of the
Tuscarora Tribe of Norht Carolina, Inc. and produced aa
an Administration for Native Americans Program activity.
The Iriace Maker Talks is also a Native American
cultural awareness activity meommsadsd for tsecksrs
and students at junior, senior and post secondary levels
and Native Americans every where.
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