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Page A2-The Chronicle, Thursday, Auflust 15, 19 TV &riV t? Black college alumni 2 Compiled by DAVID R. RANKIN ^ Chronicle Staff Writer JACKSON, Miss. - Graduates of the nation's 107 black colleges and universities will soon be asked to contribute more than $8 million through a fund-raising project started by the Council of National Alumni Associations. The project, called "Payback *85," is designed to increase financial support for black colleges and show the nation that black alumni are willing to pay to beep the historically-Mack colleges open. Alumni are asked to contribute at least $10 on Sept. 30, said Hiltfard L. Lackey, CNAA vice-president and national coordinator of the project. The fund-raiser is being held in conjunction with National Black College Day, which has been held in Washington, D.C., since 1980. Black colleges have graduated more than 80 percent of black college graduates, but, Lackey said, D1 O^l/T -4" uiawivo lu uuiiumilctlC NEW YORK - The NAACP will sponsor its third annual Black Dollar Day demonstration, which will be held from Sept. 2 through Sept. 9. Black Dollar Bayns an economic demonstration designed to show the black community's economic strength and to show the business community the purchasing power of blacks. Black consumers are i being asked to use $2 bills and Susan B. Anthony dollar coins when making purchases. The NAACP will negiotiate with local banks to NAACP to challenge NEW YORK - Benjamin J. Hooks, executive director of the NAACP, said recently that the Indianapolis, Ind., branch of the organization has 1 decided to intervene in a lawsuit involving the city's affirmative action plan. The Indianapolis NAACP office filed a motion in U.S. District Court concerning the affirmative action plan on July 17. Durinc late Anril th* IT 5 Tueti/*? - f- - ) >aiv V IWI ? W<J MVV UUVM1 asked to change an Indianapolis provision which City workers find d< Compiled by DAVID R. RANKIN Chronicle Staff Writer The following 44Crime Box Score" is designed to keep you abreast of criminal activity in your community during the past week and to help you protect your family and property from crime. Homicide 3200 block, New Greensboro Road City water and sewer workers discovered a body in a sewer drain after they were called out to unclog the drain. The police have very few leads in this case as yet. ? w Kidnapping and attempted rape 1600 block, Stadium Drive A woman was walking home when a car pulled up beside her and a man forced her into the car. The man held a gun against the woman's head as he drove to Carver Senior High School. When they ar \ 185 ?w m iitc. vvHruciur I Hometown: Winston-Salem I Describe yourself in one word: I I "Nice" I Hobbies: Reading, being with I I children and traveling ] Favorite Book: Any mystery book | | Favorite Movie: "Up the Creek" I I Persons admires most: "My mother | and, father, Josephine and ChafiM | Cwynn, and son, Antonio" ft Career Goat "To become a day can I | naeher" Trrv.-v~ | (If you are single, at hast IS years old, doing I I something positive in the community, I I. employed and interested in appearing in this I i column, or if you know someone who meets I J these criteria, please send your name and 1 daytime telephone number to: Someone You 1 r) Should Meet, Winston-Salem Chronicle, M P.O. Box 2151, Winston-Salem, Ar.C. I 27102). I isked to 'Payback 85' black colleges have only 43 percent of black enrollment. The CNAA said that black colleges have "virtually trained all of the black leadership in this country." According to statistics compiled by the CNAA, 85 percent of all black lawyers graduated from black colleges, as well as 85 percent of all black physicians, 75 percent of blacks who have earned doctoral degrees, 75 percent of black officers in the armed forces, 50 percent of black executives and 80 percenfof black judges. ? Contributions for the national fund-raiser should by made payable to the respective institution and marked "Payback *85." The donation should be mailed to the school's office of alumni affairs. For additional information, contact the Jackson State University Office of Alumni Affairs, P.O. Box 17746, Jackson, Miss. 39217, or call (601) 968-2281. 5 during dollar days have $2 bills and $1 coins available. Black businesses and churches will also assist in exchanging dollars for coins or $2 bills. Last year's Black Dollar DayJniying exchange totaled more than $20 million. National Economic Director Fred Rasheed expects a total of $30 million this year. Anyone wishing to show support and awareness in this demonstration should contact the local NAACP office for details. Justice Department sets hiring goals for blacks and women in public safety forces. Indianapolis is defending its affirmative action plan. The Justice Department's actions are part of a nationwide attack by the Reagan administration on affirmative action programs in large cities. If allowed to intervene, the NAACP will oppose the Justice Department's motion to modify the provision. eadperson in sewer rived at the school, the man attempted to rape the woman. During the attack, the woman managed to escape from the car, run to a nearby house and call the police. The suspect is described as a 38-year-old, 5-9, muscular black male with a Jheri curl and a small mustache. The car is an early 1960s white Dodge two-door with black stripes. Armed robbery 2100 block, Stadium Drive Two men entered a convenience store. One plac i r. _i _ * i .? 1 - .... ? - ca a son urin* on mc counter ana auempiea lO pay for the drink. The other man pulled out a handgun and told the clerk to give him the money in the cash register. The store clerk was also forced to open the safe, and the two men took the money that was there as well. The men also robbed a customer who entered the store as the robbers were leaving. The men left the store on foot. One of the robbers is Please see page A11 I ^ OPEN LIN Important water sa By DAVID R. RANKIN Chronicle Staff Writer Q: You have written in your column before about the dangers of mixing water sports and drinking. Could you give me some general information about water safety? A: According to information from Whit East, community relations director of the YMCA in wmston-salera/Forsyth County, more than 20 percent of all drownings happen during July. Drownings have recently become the third leading cause of accidental death in the United States, he says. Here are some statistics about drownings: More than 60 percent of all drowning victims are less than 2b years old. . Approximately 30 percent of drowning victims i are teenagers. Males are approximately 85 percent of all drowning victims. Approximately 50 percent of all drowning victims were alone at the time of the drowning accident. Approximately 30 percent of all drowning victims knew how to swim. East offers these rules for swimming safety: Never go swimming alone. Never go swimming where there is no lifeguard. Never dive into water unless you can determine how deep it is. Never attempt to save a drowning person unless you are trained in water rescue and are a strong swimmer. The Winston-Salem Chronicle is published every Thursday by the Winston-Salem Chronicle ruDiisning company, inc., 617 N. Liberty Street. Mailing I Address: Post Office Box 3154, Winston-Salem, NC 27102. Phone: 722-8624. Second Class postage paid at Winston-Salem, NC 27102. 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Never mix drinking alcoholic beverages and swimming. Never exceed your limitations while swimming. What Can I Do About Family Violence? Q: How does the law protect me if I am being beaten by my spouse? A: According to information from the North Carolina Bar Association, state law prohibits anyone, married or not, from attempting to hurt another person, actually causing bodily harm or placing a person in fear of ,his life. If you feel that you have been battered, you may file charges against the person who is beating you at your local police or sheriff's department. If you do decide to press charges, you will be required to tell a magistrate what happened to you. The magistrate will listen to the facts of your situation and determine if a crime has been committed. it, in tact, a crime has been committed, the Please see page A11 iys HWil ml ' ^1 kfej Hanas Mall: 768-9200 Shop Monday to Saturday 10 to 9:30; Sunday 1 to 6
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