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AAU CHAMPS >VV 15-UNDER TEAM WINS FIRST PUV(^MlHHl *' Sports 4 &.Mt' w Wjffi ?P|f| I Winston-Salem Chronicle The Choice for African-American News and Information THURSDAY, ^RIL 28, 1994 "Power concedes nothing w ithout ci struggle. " Frederic r y I '< V ?' /" o. 35 - . / ' ? ? " r * - i Board to Win Stay of Executiuii? ?. .. i . i ~ ? ? ' . . 4 Jk. At least one alderman is poised to reverse position on police-review board By RICHARD L. WILLIAMS Chronicle Executive Editor Facing pressure from the city's business community, the Board of Aldermen is poised to reverse its vote on the Citizens Police Review Board on Monday night, breathing new life into the group that was created in a cloud of rage 1 2 months ago and finding itself in a much thicker one ten days ago when the five whfaraMermen voted to abdlistrirr" The swing vote will likely come from Republican J. Hugh Wright of the South Ward. In an interview Wednesday morning, Wright, who owns Wright Property Manage ment Inc., which leases and manages commer cial buildings, said that business leaders have attempted to get him to change his vote. "I think the business community is saying that the timing of bringing up the_matter-of the police-review board is bad for the commu nity," Wright said. "I think they're looking at this (controversy) as a rock in the road and something they don't need in the community right now." He said business owners are concerned about the feelings of their employees and how the board s vote might adversely impact on their business. Wright declined to say whether he would change his vote and support the police-review board Monday night. The board meets at 7:30 pm. at City Hall. change my vote," he said. "I'm considering a lot of options. I want to do what is best for the community. But I will say that I'm not going to be intimidated by a lot of people who are shouting and hollering and claiming that we're not listening to what they're saying. I think it behooves me to listen to what everyone is say- ^ ing." The aldermen voted 5 to 3 ? split along racial lines ? on April 1 8 to repeal the police review h arJ.. In order for a vote to carry the first time, a two-thirds majority is required. If Inot^thfin^therejnusLbe a secontLvQte^and any majority is needed for the vote to carry. On Friday, the officers and executive committee of the Greater Winston-Salem Chamber of? Commerce passed a resolution urging the aldermen not to disband the review board. see REVIEW, page 3 J. Hugh Wright I* V Groups Seek To Oust Nordlander By DAVID L. DILLARD Chronicle Staff W titer * A racially mixed group of citizens outraged over . the Winston-Salem Board of Aldermen's decision to abolish the Citizens Police Review Board are taking steps thai might influence the board to change the way it voted April 18. The steps include seeking ways to recall Alder man Robert Nordlander's November election victory, nrnt<icti ? rr of tKo L_ 0fl/J I _ n ' L . mflAfinn J avoiding some white-owned businesses by spending more money in the black community. Representatives from Citizens United for Justice, Religious Leaders for Reconciliation, Crossing 52 Ini _ tiative and Women Against War met last week hoping to pressure the aldermen into keeping the police ? review board. "Our worst fears have turned out to be true," said the Rev. John Mendez, a founding member of the Citi zens United for Justice. "We're dealing with a system atic campaign aimed at not only taking back the White House, but taking back power in every local commu ? nity." " sw GROUPS,po^e J SUPPOfi WE WANT m *?V/?Uf BOAPP R?V/?W /ALLIANCE /peace and I USTir* Staff photo by David L. Dillard Former Alderman Larry Yiomble addresses crowd of about 200 outside City Hall Monday night protesting the Board of Aldermen's vote on April 18 to repeal the Citizens Police Review Board. (Related story page 3) Alderman Won't Seek v Police Escort By DAVID L. DILLARD Chronicle Staff Writer Alderman Robert Nordlander said he would not seek police protection at Monday night's Board of Alderman meeting that is expected to draw hundreds of protestM*. At that meeting, there will be a second vote, which Nordlander has spearheaded, on whether to abolish the Citizens Review Board. Rumors began, that Nnrdlaqder would seek a. police escort from council chambers after the April 1 8 meeting when he and a police officer were the last two people to leave City Hall. In an interview this week, Nordlander denied being escorted out by the officer. "I was the last person leaving and there was an officer that walked out with me, but 1 don't think I needed one. I didn't request one," he said, noncha lantly from his home Monday night. "I don't think people are mad enough (to harm me). I think some are upset, but ... I guess if they (police) feel it's nec essary, but I'm not going to hide behind anyone." Nordlander, who pushed for the review board to see ALDERMAN page 3 DNA Tests Might WirrBarryl Hunt his Freedom After All By RICHARD L. WILLIAMS Chronicle Executive Editor A judge's order of new DNA tests of fluid samples taken nearly 10 years ago from Deborah B. Sykes could be the first step to a new trial for Darryl Hunt, the man convicted of raping and stabbing her to death in 1984. "DNA testing of vaginal and anal swabs and aspirates could potentially identify the perpetrator of the sex acts committed against the victim," said Judge Melzer A. Morgan Jr. in the ruling issued Monday^'The defendant has shown a reasonable likeliliood that PCR and DNA analysis will materi ally assist in preparation of the defense." Hunt, who is serving a life sentence, was convicted in 1985 and 1990 in Sykes' murder. His 1985 conviction was overturned and the second convic tion is under appeal. His attornevs claim that investigators prevented some key witnesses from testifying and made improper closing arguments. Sykes, a copy editor with the non-defunct Winston-Salem Sentinel , was killed during the early morning hours while she was on her way to work. Morgan said in his order that "expert testimony regarding whether the defendant's body fluids were deposited on or about the victim is likely to be a significant factor in further consideration and possible retrial of this mat ter."" The N.C. Supreme Court has asked Morgan to gather more evidence ? and make a recommendation before it decides whether to order a new trial for Hunt. For years, Hunt's lawyers and supporters have argued that he was rail roaded because he is hlack and Sykes was white. Several members of the community, including the Rev. John Mendez, Alderman Nelson Malloy and the Rev. Carlton Eversley, rallied in his defense and have vowed to stand by him until he is freed. Many supporters visited him at the Forsyth County jail last summer when he was in Winston -Salem for a series of hearings before Morgan. At those hearings. Hunt's attorney argued that prosecutors hid evi dence that could have helped to prove Hunt's ii nocence. Prosecutors denied their claims. , - Hunt's lawyers and supporters have said that Johnny Gray and Sammy Mitchell were responsible for Svkes' death. Morgan also asked for DNA samples from Mitchell and Gray. DNA and PCR, or polymearase chain reaction, which is the amplifica tion method for DNA. has been used in an increasing number of sex-related cases across the state. PCR is a technique by which small amounts of DNA are replicated so DNA testing can be performed. Business 27 Classifieds 29 Community News.... 4 Editorials 12 Entertainment 28 Obituaries HINIglOVl... Sports 17 Thu Week In Black History April 28, 1967 MRieml Sew Yori Stair Athletic Commission removed Mnkammd AH ?i hemjweigkt champion far refiumg totem m the VS Army : Family Won 't Get to See Relative on Soap Opera Here ? Local ABC affiliate does not carry daytime soap opera Loving By RICHARD L. WILLIAMS Chronicle Executive Editor For once in his life, Charles Archie of Win ston-Salem was prepared to watch a soap opera with his wife, Ruth. Not because the retired R J. Reynolds worker had little else to do. He had agreed to watch the soap opera Loving on Wednesday because he had a vested interest. ?* They were to watch because their grandson , 18-year-old Terrence Archie, who lives in Detroit, will make his television debut on the soap opera Loving on Wednesday. "(Charles) doesn't watch soap operas, but he will watch Loving next week," Ruth Archie said Tuesday in an interview. "I normally watch As the World Turns and Guiding Light , but I'll be watching Loving next Wednesday and from now on." That is highly unlikely. The Archies were dissappointed when they were informed moments later by a reporter that they would not have the opportunity to watch their grandson. Loving . an ABC soap opera, is not carried on local ABC affiliate WGHP in High Point. The station carries The Donahue Show during that time slot. A station spokesman said that the sta tion had not carried the soap opera for several years. "I'm sorry I won't get a chance to see him," the now-disappointed grandmother said. "I'll get somebody to tape it and send it to me." The young actor will play the role of Kirk, a friend of Frankie Morgan, one of the soap's teen age characters. He was paid S550 to appear and has 15 lines. Archie is no stranger to the Twin City. He spent nearly every summer at his grandparents' home on Glenn Avenue. His father, Charles Archie III, graduated from Paisley High School. Terrtnce Archie ? TO SUBSCRIBE CALL 91 0-722-8624
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