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Page A2-Th? Chrohicle, Thursda Case contint the parties involved. He said he hac Chief District Court Judge Abner concurred with the decision. Judge Alexander said Friday, should do it (try the case). We're DA. We'H get someone from anotl Tis dale was a passenger in his car dent and was present Friday for th The case was originally set for Ji continued because Oakley's blood not come back from th# Stat# Rnr# wnucn aocuineru uiai can oe given to the aldermen for review. He said he was not prepared to say 1'where we're going at the MMNMMMMNMNMMMttfMIIIIIIIINmMVIIIMM A i 'Joel Colisei unanimously before the aldermen's meeting to support naming the facility the Veterans Memorial Coliseum. "Our opposition to this (the Joel name) is not fiery," Kepley f4 said last Monday. 4'We just have our own feelings about the facilij ty being named for all veterans." Kepley also dismissed accusations that the white VFW and American Legion organizations *'< oppose the resolution because Joel was black. If Joel were white, one speaker said at the ' Feb. 3 ?' meeting, the white veterans groups would not have opposed the resolution. ; "I don't believe it's a matter of race," Kepley said. "It's sad that race has been brought into this." : When asked whether his organization's position would change if Joel were white, Kepley said. "I don't thinlr in I j our position would be the same." ' * "Racism is an individual thing," he said. "If you ask 100 people, you'll get 100 different o s tion lab in Raleigh. Burleson said he told Oakley's d Daniel S. Johnson, at that time to i tant District Attorney Walter H< peared in court Jan. 9 taprosecui make arrangements to have a judi the city hear the case. Burleson said he only found oul that no arrangements had been m was to hear the case again. Routine procedure would be f< criminal court, in this case Alexan case. However, Johnson said he d until Thursday that Alexander wou the case. Burleson said that ,he and Greensboro will probably switch lo to have the case tried in March. Burleson worked as an assistant Report's res of most recent promotion, demotion, transfer, suspension, separation or other change, and the office to which he or she is currently assigned. All other information is considered confidential. Aldermaiw Vivian H. Burke is the chairman of the Alderman's Public Safety Committee that nVITCMK thl> nnlir>? H^narfmant v * vs WWV MIV ^VUVV %?vp?4i UllVllil She asked Stuart to conduct his review after a report by the Rev. L.V. Lassiter raised several questions about the legitimacy of Hunt's arrest and prosecution.^ Mrs. Burke said at the time that Lassiter's report seriously questioned the level of police protection in the city. The results of Stuart's review only increased her concerns, she said. Mrs. Burke said TuesdayfflSSf** she Expects to receive a copy of the internal investigation from 'Stuart. "He'll have to give me a written report," Mrs. Burke said. "Whatever's in the report, we'll get it. The report he gives me will determine what steps I will take next." But Masten, contacted on Tuesday, said the aldermen "don't get copies of internal investigation reports." To his recollection, he added, "the question had never come up." Stuart said the internal investigation may or may not be a iy, February 13, 1986 ted again f 1 conferred with under Tisdale fc Alexander, who to his judgeship Tisdale and Mis ' None of us Johnson told too close to the would be comfo ler county.** that it is a simp! during the acci- "I respect th< e trial. were not trying m. 9, but it was get rid of it to< alcohol test had (Miss Oakley) h au of Investiga- He would not the case, or wh< efense attorney, Miss Oakley's meet with Assis- last Monday, rc >lden, who ap- tion of 0.18, ab te the case, and A driver who ge from outside automatically fe r^yoked for 10 d : on Wednesday paid pending i ade and that he Oakley's license nffic* nn Tan X >r the judge .n officer Bfen( der, to hear the ^ DW, ,d not find out ^ ^ h, ,Id also not hear ^ a i ^ questions about y judge from cations in order Tisdale could aiding and abe district attorney paired. Sweat si / ults From Page moment in regards to specific reports.'* If the aldermen request a specific written report of the internal investigation, he said, it would be the first time, to his recollection, that such a request has been made. He also said that he did not intend to discuss such a matter with the press. "My conversations will be with the aldermen," he said. Capt. Carl C. Koontz, head of internal affairs for the department, is conducting the investiga^ tiort^ - In his review last fall, Stuart said the department violated numerous standard procedures in the course of the investigation that led to Hunt's arrest. depatfttfettr bunjWT^Ae in-* vestigation, citing, for example, how the department may have allowed the district attorney's office to dictate investigative matters. Stuart's report also just falls, short of saying that Detective J.I. - Daulton, who was in charge^ ofthe Sykes investigation, lied on the witness stand during the trial, giving testimony that contradicted statements he had previously made. In addition, the report criticiz ed hoW the police handled witness interviews and interrogations, police line-ups and the original call made to the department ^reporting the crime. The outcome of the internal investigation affects two related developments. im From Page A concepts of racism. To me, it makes no difference, but I can only speak for myself." Kepley signed a resolution in November supporting the Joel name. Later he withdrew his support. "I was one of the first to say, 'Let's consider it'," he said. "I supported the idea that the Lawrence Joel name be considered. But I also wanted to hear what the masses want - what the people want." Paul S. Spilberg has led the Triad Vietnam Veterans Association's effort to name the facility for Joel and in honor of all veterans. He says his group and other supporters were disappointed with Northington's maneuver but are still determined to succeed. "We had the votes," Spilberg said Wednesday. "We're disappointed that it could not be voted on, and we're disgusted with Northington for his lack of moral courase. We're alto oroud nf th# ? \ * ;rom Page A1 >r three years before being elect* ? in 1984. He said he knows botl s Oakley. Burleson in the courtroom that h ruble with any judge. He said late le case. e judges' feelings," he said. "W to continue the case; we wanted t day. It's a simple case. My clien as a clean record." ; reveal how his client will plead ii ither T is dale will testify. ; test results, returned from Raleigl wealed a blood alcohol concentra ove the legal limit of 0.10. is found to exceed the legal limi las his or her driving privilege ays,<ftt which time a $25 fee must b the outcome of the trial. Mis was turned in to the clerk of court' 0. la S. Setter charged Miss Oakle the accident. She said after the pre er superiors, Capt. B.R, Pearma hief G.L. Sweat, were answering a the case. 1 be charged with "allowing," c tting Oakley in driving while in lid in January that whether chargc A1 Mas ten, after receiving direc tivps in Stuart's report to review existing murder-case manage ment procedures, announced i early December that the Syke case and the rest of the city's un solved murders since 1981 were t< be reinvestigated from the begin ning. Masten said Friday that th reinvestigation of the homicide i indirectly related to the interns investigation. "They are no completely separate and apart*' he said. At that time, Masten also aD pointed Sgt. M.V. McCoy t< replace Sgt. F.E. Mason as th< head of the Crimes Against Per sons section of the department Mason was Daulton's supervisoi dugMtfg ^npnvirwas uaiisierreu iiiwi ui r^S^gaifdr Persons sectioJ to the Fraud Squad. In his new position, McCoy i responsible for coducting th fresh investigation of the Syke murder. McCoy said Friday tha he was awaiting results of the in teraal investigation before inter viewing some people who also ar being interviewed as part of th internal investigation. The other development cor cerns the Hunt defense lawyer: Adam Stein and James Ferguso of Charlotte. They are preparin to file motions this week in th state Supreme Court in an effoi to win a new trial for Hum Many of the questions raised b the Stuart report are expected t form some of the basis fG Hunt's appeal request. 1 i act that the board dealt with th matter in such a sensitive an wise manner. "We intend to continue to lot by for passage of this worthy an honorable resolution. We'r determined that it will be name the Lawrence Joel Veteran Memorial Coliseum. 'No veterans group can, i good faith, object to this nam because it honors Lawrence Jo< as a representative of all vets i this county," Spilberg said. "Th TWA supports totally Marth Wood's resolution to place a ha of honor in the new coliseui with the names of all the wa dead of this century. We will ol fer our assistance to raise th funds for it. We would questk) the motives of anyone who ot jects to these resolutions." Mayor Wayne A. Corpenin said Monday that it will be up t the aldermen as to whether th matter will be open to publi , discussion again at the Feb. 1 meeting. * d are filed against Tisdale would depend on the outh come of the Oakley case. i tsctaie rareiy prosecutes traxiic cases nimseii, e but does set policy for any drunk-driving-related t charges in Forsyth County. Assistant District Attorney Bob Brown, and not e Holden, was prosecuting traffic cases Friday. o ? I it Lobbyist: Regime 1 tl MNMMMIMHMMMNMMMMMMMMMHnMMWnMMMMMMMM i-* in South Africa. Shell has the largest oil refinery in South Africa, Robinson said, and is a major part of it the South African business infrastructure. s "I couldn't think of a more appropriate way to e honor the memory of tfKFtin than to stand for the s principles that he stood for," said Robinson, sniffls ing from a cold resulting from his previous night's experience. Unlike students of the 60s, said Robinson, h today's students, much like all Americans, are ignorant of what happens in the world around them. II Even President Reagan, said Robinson, toasted one Latin American country when in another. "The problem starts at the top and goes to the bottom," >r said Robinson. t- Robinson urged the students to awaken and s become aware of what's going on next door. Failure to do so, he said, could be dangerous.. "Our nation is and has been for the last 40 years on the wrong side of South Africa," said Robinson. "We have the capacity to say, 'Sit down at the table while there is still time and negotiate.' If we don't, i those that come to power, and they will, will remember us. You better bet on the right horse, v You can't change your bet, after the horses are out , and running. The horses in South Africa are out n and running and people who have committed to be is free shall be free." i- in a press conference following his 30*minute o speech, Robinson, the brother of former ABC i- television news anchor Max Robinson, said he never dreamed that his Thanksgiving Day protest e would develop into a nationwide campaign, s "I don't think anybody could envision that it d would get this much support," said Robinson. "We it decided in 1984 that there was a strong need to do ' something, to make a statement. Since then, 30,000 people have followed us and been arrested." Although Robinson's actions have grabbed the > attention of the country and caused numerous r . g :: .^jy^ H I J -^M| I I J H rm I Bra \ For U.S. IJ You, Your Family and JF_ I Friends are Cordially s I Invited to Attend I I the Bray Mil for U.S. Senate RALLY.^g^p Rally You Your Attendan FREE Ai Entertainment o Photograph Opportunity u IC I EdwaH Pttuminlt, Chmhrmmm Arid tor by 1 r < < ' ./ v * * r, Tisdale pleaded guilty to drunk-driving charges in Greensboro in 1981. He received a suspended 29-day jail sentence, had to pay S31 in court costs and attended a state-sponsored DWI school. The case involving the driver of the other vehicle in the accident, Todd Appeison Mercy of Charlotte, was also continued until March 6. will fall From Page A1 organizations to examine their investments in'South Africa, many also have criticized TransAfrica's efforts. Black poet Nikki Giovanni called the protests a "^well-orchestrated production - arrested after lunch and out by supper , Robinson said he never expected all people to support the efforts but believes that the majority of the country has been made aware of black South Africans' plight and supports efforts for their freedom. * "Let's not expect that everybody will march to the same tune," said Robinson.."But you do need a generous, energetic, committed and thoughtful few and we had that." Echoing the words of Nobel Peace Prize winner Bishop Desmond TH'u, Robinson said the question is no longer if South African blacks will be free but Wtten they will be free. "They should fight," said Robinson, when asked ? ff he expects violence. "Non-violence has its place. It had its place in India. But non-violence has been tried in South Africa for 48 years without fruits. So they have to take up arms. When it's your life, it IB XMMAtkin* ? ooaAfiillti .L a.. A \tiviww; to svuivuiuig uiai is vaiciuiiy uiuugui out.*" Robinson urged those Americans struggling with the South African question not to be swayed by threats that the proponents of majority rule are communists. A "America accuses all of those who seek freedom as communist," said Robinson. "Martin, Nelson Mandela, Winnie Mandela and Bishop Tutu have all been called' communist. This country has a single-minded foreign policy - against communism. America considers nothing else. They supported the Shah of Iran, Haile Selassie, Somoza and Batista and ignored what they were doing to humans. Americans did this in the name of anti-communism. Let's not line up on the side of the wrong team this time." - ik^.N ^iSNi^Ms^l ;i^l phill I Conalo I Monday, February 17,1986 7:00-9:00 P.M. M.C Benton Convention m Center 301 West 5th Street Winston-Salem, North Carolina r Support! I ce U Important!" H m m m uusmi Refreshments - A' - Hg.. Hth Jim and Louiae Broyhlll . 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