*?f 'h< Wi VOL. XI NO. 50 Reflecting Alderm Larry Little: It's crucial that a "strong'black succeed him in the North Ward - someone hke Pat Hairston. Photo bv James Parker 9 Judge's rulin and befuddle By ROBIN ADAMS Chronicle A set slant Editor . ? . " ' > 1 Judge Preston Cornelius ruled thut Darryl Eugene Hunt, sentenced to life in prison for the murder and rape of newspaper copy editor Deborah Sykes, is indigent during a hearing in Forsyth County Superior Court last Friday morning. Cornelius also said that the state has no right to request an accounting of the how the Darryl Hunt Defense Fund spent the money it raised, saying such a request may violate the First Amendment. Cornelius then appointed Gordon Jenkins and S. Mark Rabil, Black-oriente WAAA, WAIR am by MUbllN AUAMo Chronicle Assistant Editor The latest Arbitron ratings li Winston-Salem's black-oriented l among the Triad's top 20. WAAA-AM, which plays blac music and is one of two black-o^ Winston-Salem, is rated numl 2.5-percent of the area's audience Christian music outlet and the cit owned station, is rated number 12 share of the audience and WAIF contemporary station 75 percent station began to devote 25 percent Top 40 music broadcast simultane Elijah: Local won't be den By ROBIN ADAMS Chronicle Assistant Editor The arrest of National Urban League President John L. Jacob and 40 League members who protested recently at the South African embassy, marked a turning point for the 75-year-old civilrights and jobs advocate, say observers and even the organization itself. According to a press release recounting Jacob's arrest, "This historic demonstration ... signalled a departure from the League's usual, conciliatory, interracial approach a cinq The Gold i an ordinary day ? Chev-Relays. Page Bl. nstoii U.S.P.S. No. 067910 - n ^PI^^B ^HHr *ij^H ft ,' /%.. ;^H t fl ^B ^B *1^B ^B B *Ji^^^B ^L . hb B j 1H A . _ JHR^B Bib- a MQHi^H Hr/ 4 4 vned stations in The top 20 lis 3er eight with age 12 and olde ; WSMX-AM, a year. The spring :y's other black- to June 19, mea with a 2-percent including, Forsy L-AM, an urban Yadkin, Stokes, of the time (the ingham, Monti of its air time to Chatham and W. ously with sister Pl I League lonstrating But the turning point won't affect the local organization, said local President Tom Elijah. The local branch will conduct buisness as usual, said Elijah. "The impact of a local agency ... on South Africa is the same as throwing a rock in the ocean," said Elijah. "This will be handled from the national office." The show of unity preceding Jacob's arrest was a national effort, said Elijah. ^'That was a joint effort with all the leagues involved," said Elijah. "We stood there as one. Please see page A12 * The Question Is rvV\ \ . ... what's blehhhhh and whahl and whlsparad all ov?r? P. iSaleir The Twin City's Award-Winning \ Winston-Salem, N.C.' Thursi jott Says h By ROBIN AD< VI Chronicle Asslsta North Ward 'HI Chronicle recen At the same 1 Hairston annou held by Little. "After long c fe* * v , | |r M HBuv K J PfP' jB A K'fl ppr^ B , M |B? Br tffl ^k*, .s',^SB|^9 Hbli p. Kjflpt - * jmm mtm y the state tions. He will receive the Kc ioto by James Alexander Award at the t Freedom Fund Dinner, [Board honors By DAVID R. RANKIN ' Chronicle Staff Writer * % The Winston-Salem Board of < Aldermen announced Monday night a 1 special commendation to Capt. Walter T. j Davis Jr. for his achievements as an of- 1 ficer in the United States Navy. 1 ICapt. Davis, 48, a native of WinstonSalem, is the son of Walter J. and Inez Davis of 3921 Pomeroy Drive. He has served in the Navy for 26 years. Capt. Davis is the commanding officer of the Navy attack aircraft carrier the USS Ranger, whose home port is San it Diego, Calif. City Secretary Marie Matthews read the vnraaKWMHKsunMuaMnnnMnBMMMnMnMHMi < '"iTdH Set 'Em Up | Ifs checkers me* or bust. | Page A6. licle 30 Pages This Week not run on as his successor - North Ward alderman," said Little, t, I feel, will certainly represent all the coni of the North Ward. He will be outspoken and he will be an advocate for freedom, justice and equality." This makes the se& j cond time in as many years that Hairston, 60, has sought a public ofyKBT fice. Last fall, Hairston ran for county commissioner and lost narrowIjrI A ly in the Democratic 1411191 primary. This time, Hairston said, he is ick Hairston more prepared. going into this with more enthusiasm than nty commissioners' race," said Hairston. Please see Daae A15 ivestigator: )se his license cerning his actions during his in vcstigation oflhe Hunt case.The ired by 20-year-old Hunt was convicted 1 Pund ^unc t*lc ^s^-dcgree murder / cations ?f ncwsPaPcr COPy editor 1- Ucc Deborah Sykes. Poteat was hired he loss , . _ , , , ^ by Hunt s attorneys and the Dar tment ry* **unt Defense Committee to .. find evidence to use in Hunt's s*d defense, cently i made During testimony in the threef as a week"l?n8 Hunt trial, several ? witnesses testified that Poteat ney identified himself to them as a nterna- policeman and flashed a badge at said he them. isistant Poteat said he makes a habit of d Lyle introducing himself as a private igation investigator and that he routinely ly con- Please see page A3 k. quiet pioneer I-, L!? J i y yam ins uues featured speaker will be Georgia state Sen. Julian Bond. The owner of Clark S. Brown small, and Sons Funeral Home at 727 long Patterson Ave. since 1930, Brown has been honored many lis age times before. His many years of >" will service in various civic, fraternal, ^ACP social and state organizations are 1 Con- reflected in part by the more than ark in 30 certificates, plaques, honors, ;aniza- decorations and awards that line illy M. the walls of his office. \ p.m. 4These are just a few of whose Please see page A3 naval officer :ommendation resolution, which said: 'Whereas on July 3, 1985, Capt. Walter 1. Davis Jr., a native of our city, took :ommand of the USS Ranger, one of the Mavy's best-known combat carriers .... \nd whereas Capt. Davis is one of the six lighest black officers in the United States Mavy, and the USS Ranger is one of the op shipboard commands ever held by a Mack officer .... And, whereas Capt. Davis is advancing steadily in his career to positions of more and more responsibility for the safety and well-being of our counxy .... And whereas his personal advancement is a positive reflection on his *lometown of Winston-Salem, N.C Mow therefore be it resolved by the mayor Please see page A10