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Durluw, lU C 27706, nn a rn WORDS OF WISDOM : , . , , , i , let us believe neither half the good people tell us of ourselves nor half the . evil they say of others. . . l, J. Petit-Senn The difference between a conviction and a prej udice is that you can explain a conviction with out getting angry. .' "-Anonymous 'vV':?-Y $ '"X ' V " t ; " 'r V ' ' ' . GOOD BEADING IN THIS ISSUE ' life DURHAM SOCIAL NOTES By Mrs. Symlner Day FROM BLACK By John Hodgfai WRITERS FORUM By Georf B. Buss A fOTPOlTRRI OF RECENT EVENTS By G. Ross THEATRICAL WORLD By The Roving Reporter DOWN TO BUSINESS By Dr. a C. Barrefl VOLUME 51 No. 25 DURHAM, N. Cs SATURDAY, JUNE 22, X974 PRICE: 29 CENTO Mrs. Louisel flcftea Posses Tuesday After In intended Illness North Carolina Mutual Vice President and Corporate Secretary Louise Thompson McCrea died June -18, in Durham at the age of 55 after an extended illness. Mrs. McCrea is a native of Salisbury, she graduated from Durham's North Carolina College (now University) with a degree in business.' After graduation, m June of r 940, she began working as secretary to t the Vice President and Secretary of Soutliem Fidelity Mutual Insurance Company nr Durham. , 1 ' Four years later, in 1944, ) Louise began her influential thirty year career with North Carolina Mutual as a stenographer in the company's Industrial Department. By 1950 she had advanced to the position of Acting Chief Clerk; one year later she was named Chief Clerk and, in January of 1952, she became the first woman to serve as an NCM department manager. Later the same year, she was appointed Administrative Assistant in the Office of the Secretary, a position she held until she was appointed Assistant to the Secretary in 1957, Three years later she was named Assistant Secretary again the first woman in the company's history to hold the post. In 1967 she was elected Corporate Secretary, another "first." Finally, in 1971, Mrs. McCrea , was . elected a Vice President ;' of , North Carolina Mutual, the second woman to hold ' such ; a position. Within the contact of her ' many, responsibilities, she has since served as Director of Personnel and Secretary to the NCM Board of Directors. In her , position as Vice Resident ana secretary oi tne largest black-managed financial institution in the world, Mrs. McCrea held a . pre-eminent place - among women In black-managed firms. She is MRS. LOUISE McCREA -Med in the English Edition (1974-75) of Who's Who of American Women. Sne was pursuing courses in Administrative Management and Personnel Administration leading to the designation of "Fellow", in the Life , Management Institute. In announcing ; - MiMctiiet election to the position of Vice President in 1971, then President Joseph W. Goodloe stated "Mrs. McCrea's career (See McCREA Page 6A) Self-Reliance For Black Countries Goal Of 6th Pan African Congress Over 200 Black Delegates From U. S. and Canada Are Expected ih liilililllllP By HODARI ALI Mr. Ali, a junior in journalism at Howard University, is editor of the Hilltop, the student newspaper. He will be reporting on the Congress and on conditions in several. African countries ove the next six weeks. Mr.' All is a native of San Diego, Calif. DAR ES SALAAM -The 6th Pan African Congress, the first since 1945, convened here Wednesday; the 19th, in this beautiful East African capital, and will continue until the 27th'.'-' 'r Excitement is running high here as diplomats and delegates from throughout the world check into the .hotels , for what may be one t of the most important meetings of black people in this,' century. Over 200 black delegates - from the United IStates and Canada are expected. .-: v xfipt ' The sessions are being held at the University of Dar Es Salaam. The theme is: "Where Do We Go FromHere?" This is a topic long ' advance by (See DELEGATES Page 6A) Man Charged With Murder Is Returned Here From Dallin;or( Thomas J. Walker, 31, of 1410 Faye Street was brought back to Durham Tuesday to face murder charges concerning the Saturday slaying of his wife, Dorothy J. Walker, 24, and another man, Earnest Scott, Jr., of 2206 E. Miin Street. Walker surrendered, to Baltimore, Maryland police after having fled there Saturday following the incident. ' . '' Police were alerted to the shooting, which occurred at v; 2206 E. Main Street around 10:00 a.m."' Saturday, when they received an anonymous telephone call. Upon reaching the scene, officers found Mrs. Walker lying on a counch at 101 S. Guthrie Street. She had been shot in the back while running from Scott's ; nouse ' toj the house next door. She waa helped inside by William Ricky Hamilton, j v .' According to police reports, Mrs. Walker appeared "Jo be (See CHARGED Page 6A) Durham NAACP Declares All Warl On Nick Galifianafck Alexander Barnes, president, Durham Branch, NAACP, told a special Human Relations Committee, composed of Dr, Sam Wiley, J. J. Henderson and John Lucas, empaneled to hear the grievances of an Ad Hoc Com mittee from Durham's East End Area that the housing practices, allegedly used by former Congressman Nick Galif ianakis and defeated by Bob Morgan for the U.S. Senate, in the recent primary, smell to the high heavens and that they should be brought to the attention of everyone. Barnes alleged that there L seemed to be collusion on the part of quite a few agencies and persons. He made this dedclaratlon after having been told by J. W. Becton, director, Human Relations Commission that he did not know that the affected: persons had a grievance until about 5 p.m., Tuesday, when he learned that the " NAACP was going to intervene. (See NAACP Page 6A) hi-Durlwmtie l.D. PdrlmmHas Seen lor; Of Cbaogespn tkvf A Navy chaplain who was just awarded a Ph.D. in Sociology by the American University in Washington, D.C., has seen a lot of changes in the Navyv Changes- he te rightfully proud . of because he participated directly In helping "bring many of them to reality. For almost 30 'years, Captain T. D. Parham Jr., has been administering ' to the religious needs of Navy men and women, has seen three wars come and go, and has contributed significantly to the impetus that has resulted in today's "People-oriented" Navy, ... " . ' - r- ;Bntfor Chaplian Parham the fun has just begun. "I can't think of any career more interesting and diverse for a minister than that of a Navy chaplain," he said. "Ill stay in this outfit as long as I possibly can. The responsibility Is great but the rewards of ministering to the spiritual needs of men and women at sea and ashore are much greater." j'Chaplain Parham's jsponsibilities and rewards, aaweer haW not been-limited td those of the pulpit. In 1967, he became Special Assistant to the Chief of Naval Personnel for the Science of Human Relations. In this assignment, Chaplain Parham had a direct and persuasive voice ih forning (See PARHAM Page 6A) i ; FORMER DURHAMTE CONDUCTS SERVICES-Navy Chaplain (Captain) T. D. Parham Jr., recently awarded a Ph.D. fa Sociology from American University in Washington, D.C. conducts Sunday services at St. Paul's church, Naval Training Center, Bainbridge, Md. Other Picture Page 6A) r I - - r I 'f'"' 1 1 -I I J t TAKES PART IN FLAG DAY CERE M3MES -Home run King Hank Aaron, of the Atlanta Brim, takes part in Flay Day ceremonies on the floor of the House of Representatives in Washington on June 13. In background is House Speaker Carl Albert. Aaron was claimed as an honorary New Yorker at an official welcoming ceremony attended by more than 800 city officials, sports figures and fans in New York this week. He talked with Mrs. Babe Ruth and Mrs. Lou Gehrig 4uring the festivities. lift itiuii: n ;s'riir. 1 nenry ihuul Reap wiern uy fan uiqu ror a Henry Aaron, the Atlanta Braves home run king, today, Thursday, June 13, was named America's No, 1 recipient of fan mail in 1973 by the United States Postal Service. Postmaster General E. T. Klassen presented Aaron, during a brief ceremony hi Washington, D.C, with a plaque which read: "Henry Aaron America's No. 1, Home Runs 723, Fan Mall (1973) 900,000." According to a survey conducted by the Postal Service, Aaron received a total of approximately 900,600 fan letters during 1973. The figure was supplied by the Atlanta Braves club. In its survey, the Postal Service asked Professional: sports or anizations, the three major television networks, motion picture companies, television production companies and fan mail organizations, to submit the approximate amounts of mail their top personalitites each received. Some who were Invited to participate did not choose to respond. Aaron proved to be the winner, far and away. Other top letter recipients were television personalitites Dinah Shore and Johnny Carson and football stars Joe Namath of the New York Jets and O. J. Simpson of the Buffalo Bills. The amount of mail each of these personalities received ranged from a high of 60,000 letters to 27,375. Only unsolicited letter mail counts were sought in the Postal Service's survey. Following is a listing of the top letter recipients and the (See AARON Page 6A) NUL Wash. Head Declares Bk Economic ProgressOffen Illusory WASHINGTON A spokesman for the National Urban League said today that apparent economic progress for blacks has often been illusory and disproportionate. Ronald H. Brown, Director of the League's Washington Bureau told a Lexington, Ky. audience that in many instances black gains were near meaningless when measured against the progress of the remainder of the population. Speaking on "Black. Progress; Myth or Reality" at the Fifth Annual Dinner of the Urban League of Lexington-Fayette County (Ky.), Brown traced the social and economic progress of American minorities from 1944 to the present Calling Gunnar Myrdal's book. An American Dilemma the single most important influence on America's feeble efforts to grant true equality to all its citizens, he depicted the plight of blacks 30 years ago. and then compared that era with 1954, 1964, and 1974. The period from 1954 to (See NUL HEAD Page 6A) Bladi Enterprise Salutes local Bladt Firms In Current Issue By ELVA P. DeJARMON . ' Staff Writer . ' The June, 1974 issue of Black Enterprise Magazine describes the tremendous growth and development of the nation's leading ' black businesses, - Including several of Durham's outstanding v black businesses. A special article, written by Pat Patterson, relates particularly how Durham's blake bushave put in decades of co nsitent effort and with three successive generations of energetic " leadership, matched by a . few other . black enterprises, ' have made their footprints on the sands of time in Durham. ' - The leadership provided by these black business giants have paid off and is still paying off In economic and political strength and awareness that diligence t Kthe4 task and training will continue to keep these black businesses among the leading business forces of the future in our country. ' North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance is headquartered in our city as most local persons know. It is now operating in its spacious, hew and most imposed. . . This writer well remembers that brisk Arpil day iir 1966 when former Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey delivered the principal address at f the dedication teremonies amidst the blooming Jonquils ' and crowds of prideful citizens. The excitment of a man standing at , the window of an older home where the Downtowner Motel stand is recalled also. It must be remembered : that 1 our country had just witnessed the assassination of its president John 'Kennedy and great precautions had to be taken then as now. . s Vice President Humphrey'i appearance in this business, tobacco and educational center was shared by all population segments of Durham and from many areas of the surrounding states. The little and the great blacks and whites the sight of such a huge Interracial crowd was possibly unparalled for those times. Most blacks are aware or should be aware that these great black businesses were (See ENTERPRISE Page 6A) 6. B. King And Mayor Evers To Host Second Tribuf e To tfefer 1 iir rrsjM'iiiiri' lift MAY ok CHA&.U4" ivta On Thursday evening, June 27, B. B. Kuf will again join Fayette (Miss.) Mayor Charles Even a co-host of the second annual "Mississippi Homecoming" tribute to slain dvll rights leader Medgar Evers and headline the evening's concert, it was announced thk week by Sidney A Seidenberg, manager of the ABCDunhiU recording artist. . Mayor Evers said that other performers scheduled to appear on the 7 pan. show in the City Auditorium at Jackson include Try one Davis, the Chambers Brothers, Rev. Cleophua Robinson, Little Milton, William Bell, Milton Bradley,. Billy Cee ,and the , Brown Sugars, Robert Earl Jones and Jamea . Earl Jones. Dick Gregory wUl m.& the program and Joe Lewis of WOKJ Radio will be the producer. The June' 27th concert ciumlnatea two days of events starting in Fayette at Noon on Wednesday the 26th on the grounda of the recently completed Medgar Even Comprehensive Health Center and the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Park with i live entertainment from local bands and music ensembles. There will also be swimming contests, pony rides, games and community picnic. Oa Wednesday evening guests performers and members of the press will be entertained at the Fountain Lounge, Highway 61 North. . :V:: A brief mt rlal service at Jefferson Junior High School is (See EVERS Page A)
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