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1 . o? < Page 2-The Chronicle, Saturday, July 11, 1981 ? . ? T ^ ^ J _ ?W Center From Page 1. IMIHIHHMMIHtNIIMIIMMMUIUIHIMNIHtMMIMMMMMIINIHIUIIIIIIIIMHMIUMIMMIMHMMMl our time table and reduce that verbal agreement with the developers to writing." several^ 1 ac^ucjnaifc 1 pledged asubstamlal amount Of doTlar investment td the company, but he declined to reveal their identities. The East Winston Shopping Center, Inc., must also receive a Community Development Organization Designation from both the board of Aldermen and the County Commissioners to operate within the laws set up by the State Department of Securities and Exchange. 44 Withmif thar Hotionotirtn /r>i~ ? i? * ,J ' y v?vjijjuhuvjii, ??c v.rid?ci, inc.J WOU1Q DC limited to 100 stockholders raising all the equity," Ray said, "with it (Designation), we would have no limitations." The city plans to reapply for the Urban Development Action Grant within three months, keeping the' financial package the same, but demonstrating stronger commitments from prospective leasing tenants. 1 NAACP ' A Reactions to Reagan's statements were varied with almost all unsupportive of his posture. Vernon Jordan, President of the Urban League, quipped, "they won't let us put our boats in the water." Benjamin Hooks, NAACP Executive Director, said, "let the dialogue begin before the remaining budget cuts are made," and he called for facing the Stature of Liberty with its outstretched arms toward Harlem, Detroit, Chicago and the ghettos of our cities." Mrs. Bush said that "his policies and programs were devised by technocrats who are insensitive to human needs." The resolutions passed during the emergency session called for: a rejection of block grants and for support of the NAACP's Alternate Budget Plan. reaffirming support for the extension o? the 1965 Voting Rights Act and calling for the president's full support of the Act. repudiation of the So-Called "New Right" Movement. the NAACP co-sponsoring with the AFL-CJO a Crti;^nrit.r r\~., 1--. o . ? - uv/nuaiii; isay iui jaiuruay, aepiemoer iy, ivtJi in Washington, D.C. to demonstrate against the administration's determined program to turn back the clock. In addition, during the convention, resolutions were passed calling for support of affirmative action programs, adequate funding of Community Services Administration and Legal Services Corporation, for instruction in the non-political process in all levels of the public school system and for the creation of a Health Committee as a standing committee and for the inclusion of an agricultural^ component in the association's Economic Development Program.? ~ ? Also a.number of resolutions relating to the military. Opposing the presence of hate groups in the military, asking for the procurement of black officers more nearty in proportion to that of black enlisted men, the recruitment and training of more black chaplains, more blacks in all media positions and the employment of more blacks in the training systems of the U.S. Dept. of Defense. Also urging action to further limit auto imports,especially while the American auto industry retools, the establishment of a program in each chapter to halt the losing of land owned by blacks in urban and rural areas. the development of programs which will address the impact of budget cuts and the diminishing ability of educational institutions to absorb unemployed black youth, and calling on state conferences to secure and use the annual compilation of federal positions available in each st$te. Resolutions Avere^lso passed regarding the chapter's share of funds from general and at-large memberships, the disqualifying of membership to persons who do not adhere to the aims and purposes of the association, for making the $10.00 membership with the Crisis the minimum adult membership, and for the institution of "Tag Day" as a fund raising mechanism for the association. Resolutions adopted by the convention affecting policy and program will be considered by the Association's Board of Directors at its September meeting, and unless the Board disapproves of a resolution by a two thirds majority, the resolution becomes final. In case of disapproval, the resolution is submitted to the chapters for r: i _ r* i _ _ -? nnai vuie. resolutions are men printed and distributed to the branches with suggestions for implementation. In addition to legislative matters, the convention's work is - political and educational. It nominated and elected on a proportional basis, regional officers, national board members and members to the various convention committees. Through its concurrent workshops, luncheons, mass and public meetings, members weTe~ schooled in techniques and inspired to get the job done at the convention and back home. The convention consisted of seven regions which are composed of an appropriate number of state con- ? ferences. North Carolina, along with South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee,. Alabama, Florida and Mississippi comprise Region V.4 Regional caucusses were held each morning at 9:00. States and regions are organized and operate the way a sophisticated political party convention would operate. During the organizational period of the convention. Dr. Aaron Henry of Mississippi told the delegates, "You are here for business, or you have no business here." It appeared that most delegates took him serious as they were faithful in their attendance of all meetings. Also their responses to spirited speeches were sometimes the joining and extending of their hands over their head and singing "We Shall Overcome" or the chant "We Ain't Going To Let Nobody Turn Us Around." All matters coming before the convention were discussed and votes taken by states to determine the region's position on issues under consideration. Delegates were urged to support the position developed in the region when matters are considered on the convention floor. h, . [ ,??? vsi* Block i MMNNMNMMMMMtlMtMMIMMtlltlMMIMMII nors of the states, Daw kins said: t4Rev. Leon H. Sullivan ^~magi^inirT?TTf^f3rfepresentatives of the President regarding the State Block Grants when he followed up his talks with Vice President Bush at the White House." As a result of his efforts, the < State Block Grant Legislation for Education includes these words: "A state may use the fund received under this title to carry out directly under its own INNMMMMMMIMIIIIIINMIMINMIMIMMMIMIMMI Conf IIIIMIIIIIIIIMIIIIMMIIIIHIHIUMlMIIHIIIIIMillll Most delegates stayed in lint Some other well known c ticipated in the convention \ President of the Southern ference; Dr. W. Montague The Rev. Thomas Kilgore, . Douglas A. Fraser, Presided Also Benjamin L. Civelc President of the National B Lamm, Governor of Colorai of Detroit; Mrs. Coretta Scot James McDonald, President Pierce,'Secretary, U.S. Dei Development and Arthur S Commission on Civil Rights Also Jesse Jackson of PUS of New Orleans, Major Gen T I -?- ft The nev ?wet a w c \ 4 % Grants supervision and control the activities authorized under section 204 or the grant* to, ann enter""into contracts with, local educational agencies and other public and private agencies, organizations ana institutions to carry out the purposes of this title. In making awards under this title, a state may give clear consideration to communitybased self-help organization s of demonstrated effectiveness." Furthermore,'the White ab illllllllimillllllllllHHIIItttllllMltlllllllllllllll X :ivi 1 Tights leaders who parvere Dr. E. Joseph Lowery, Christian Leadership Con Cobb, NAACP President; Ir.; Senator Gary Hart, and ft of the UAW of America. :tti; Robert Harris, former iar Association; Richard D. do; Coleman Young, mayor ;t King; Sen. Julian Bond; F. of General Motors; Samuel 3t. of Housing ancMJrban . Fleming, Chairman, U.S. >H, Mayor Ernest H. Morial eral John Q.T. King, Presij < ?? ? it's all ii vs deliv 3k. -? II iqstOL Wi From Page 1 IMMMMMMMMMMMIHMItlllMIIIMMIIIUIIIIIIMMtM House knows that the strong likelihood of amendments to those block grant bills hayg-UH* language will result in a uniform across-the-board "insurance policy" to protect the rights of Blacks, Hispanics, Indians, and minorities of all ethnic and cultural background, as well as assure eligibility for clear consideration by the states of the valuable role of community-based organizations of demonstrated effectiveness in the delivery of employment and training services. From Pat dent of the Huston-Tillots< Sullivan, Chairman OIC of Concurrent with the Cor and Industry Show which visitors daily. Also ACT-SC develop excellence in acad among the youth of the natii awarded prizes. During the mass meeting! vention, numerous individu awards or commendations fi the work of the associati memhershin nroinirempm T a plaque for its work in the , individual in the branch was Medalion. The 1982 Convention will t costs t 'ered to - * ' call 22-( i-Salei 'Serving the Esst Winston Con 516 N. T nston-Saler * ***. . Y v ! WMIUIIIIIMMWHNMIIINIIUtMMMMMMatMMiiili Dawkins, calling the White House action a "Sullivan siring" on the - Block fiftftjft, s<gg= "Looking back at the fears that we remember from 1973 when we had to take 20,000 OIC supporters in a pilgrimage to Washington to get Schweiker Amendments that made 0BO's eligible for federal funds from Mayors, County Officials and Governors, 1 believe that Dr. Sullivan has accomplished an historically significant victory in 1981." IIIIIIMItlltlttttltltllttlMtlHIMIJIIttltltllllltlll >e 1 on College; and Rev. Leon Philadelphia. ivention was the Commerce drew from 13,000 to 15,000 ), the association's effort to lemic and cultural pursuits on, held its competitions and s and luncheons of the conals and chapters were given or their success in promoting on through programs and he local branch was awarded area of membership and an ; awarded the Million Dollar be held in Boston, Mass. -v ? t :o get C ' your c V US 3624 m Ghi lmunity Since 1974" rade St. n.N.C. 271( y 9 entered the center under the theme "Black is Brilliant," displaying a sTgrTVhowtng their home town, in the tradt* ? tion of the Olympics, the three top winners in each area of competition were given a gold, silver or a bronze medal wttfr checks up to $1,000.00 for the first place winner.^ The AC1 -So ceremonies which are viewed Dy the~ thousands of convention delegates and observers, are seen by viewers on over 200 television stations. iHHiHiimMitmMiMwniiiMiiwuiHMiiiiHHiiiMiiniiiiillllilliiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiliiiiiiiminw A Idermen From page 1 I Hauser. j cost approximately 12 In that s^me meeting, the million, will be built on a board approved a 334-unit land stretch of 49 acres, c o n d o m i nVum project Opposition to the provilri located on Highway ami v *1 wai,,v Peace Haven Road. The Townsend who told t e development, which will board that people who lived _______ near the project objected to it for various reasons. A The Winston-Salem major objection was based * Chronicleu published on ,he fact that there were every Thursday by .he a)ready 2l600 multifamily rh' nrv I ? "p uf L,C m housing units within a twoSlJ? J ?dius of the proposed Trarff <tiMali' ah site. Also, traffic would inJn ?,ng}^' crease on Peace Haven ~ ess. P.O. Box 3IS4, R d b ^ pgfgjn, jf the Winston-Saiem, N.C. oj ^ bu^t at the pr0. : 27102. Phone: L>.1h ?it# 722-8624.Second Class P?^e ^ voted 6 to I for ; postage paid a. approval of the plan, with Winston-Saiem, N.C. Alderman Robert S. Nor27102. . _ . inmgion, jr. providing me Subscription: $9.60 only .<n0.. vote. Nor. per year payable in ad- thington, alderman of the : vance (N.C. sales tax West Ward, which includes included.) the sjte p|an( matje a mo- . rwfaw . ? tion to deny the proposal. USPS The motion died without 06791? I gajnjng a second ^VIVT H . I I ommunity I loor every-?r I F .tw r*oqicle 41 32 f iv. *
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