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YOUR BEST ADVERTISING MEDIA IN THE LUCRATIVE BLACK MARKET CALL 376-0496 Vol. THE CHARLOTTE POST "Charlotte's Fastest Growing Community Weekly" CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA 2K20&-THURSDAY, AUGUST24 , 1978 ij BLACK NEWSPAPERS Ί EFFECTIVELY REACH \ BY FAR, MORE ■i ' BLACK CONSUMERS Price 30c By Monica Brown Poet Staff Writer Attractiveness, intelligence, and a zest for life are charac teristics of the Poet's Beauty of the Week, Bernita Gale Jeter. Born under the astrological sign of Sagitarious, Bernita says she gets along with most people, but she has found that Virgo· are most compatible to Nr> ·· some^finite goals' and is working dilligently toward attaining them. As a student at Central Piedmont Commu nity College in the Nursing program, Bernita says her ultimate desire is to become a doctor's assistant. The native Charlottean en Local Fer nif Expenitures Up To $467.00 Raleigh - Local per pupil expenditures vary up to $467 across North Carolina, according to ait analysis by the Research -Department of the North Carolina Associa tion of Educators (NCAE). The largest local per pupil expenditure is $522.04 in the Chapel Hill-Carboro Schools and the smallest is $54.41 in Craven County Schools, the study of raw data from the State Board of Education shows. "This is certainly not equal educational opportunity, ' ' said Lloyd Isaacs, executive secretary of NCAE. "All children ought to have the same opportunity for the beet possible education no matter where they live." The Chapel Hill local ex penditure is 37.4 percent of its total per pupil expenditure. The other 82.6 percent it state and federal funds. Other school systems with local expenditure· -per pupil of more than 30 percent are: Charlotte-Mecklenburg County, 35.0 percent; Durham City, 33.2 percent; Winston Salem-Forsyth County, 30.7 percent; Henderson ville City, 30.5 percent, and' Greensboro City, 30.1 percent. joys tun loving, easy going people and from time likes to try her hand in the kitchen, but motor bike riding and disco dancing are her favorite past times. As a genuine lover of disco dancing she frequents almost all of the Queen City's night spots and believes that one should try to always enjoy one self to the fullest. Bernita has placed her m. high ml J*«r list of «cœr at this point in her life is to become lise en ed and to pass the state board examination, which will allow her to pract ice nursing." As for her ideal male com panion, she says, "he must be a kind and loving person, outgoing, tall and not necessa rily what many young women call "handsome·" An extensive traveler, Bernita has found Atlanta and California to be her favorite cities in the United States. She also noted that, to her the only way to travel is to fly. A graduate of South Meck lenburg High, Bernita was an active participant in the schools orchestra and while there played the violin. The most memorable experience that she cited was her first plane ride and her most admired female of today is Bobbi Humphrey, fammed flutest. The oldest of five children, Bernita is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jeter. She Is a member of the Greater Galilee Baptist Church. Residents Advisory Council Wants # Voice In Public Housing Policy 50 To Marc To Free David Miller By Eileen Hanson Special to the Post "Stop the Plot! Free David Miller!" chanted about 50 marchers through downtown Charlotte on Sunday, Aug. 20. They were protesting the charges of first degree mur der against a young black man facing trial in a "murder for hire" case. "The charges are based on flimsy evidence," according to Rev. James Barnett, head of the David Miller Defense Committee. "The only wit ness against Miller is Terry Lyons, who has the most to gain from a conviction." Lyons pleaded guilty to ar ranging the murder of Julius Smith, his girl-friend's hus band, in front of the First Ward Grill last September. Lyons «nd Mr». Smith, both 10-year sentence for their part in the crime. Lyons claims he hired Miller for the job. Miller, however, faces the gas chamber if convicted. His wife, Gale, says he was at home with her at the time of the shooting. Most of the demonstrators Sunday are members of Geth semane Baptist Church, where the Millers belong. Pastor of the church, Rev. C.E. Dewberry, joined Bar nett in leading the march down Trade Street from the Post Office to the Court House steps. Members of People United for Justice also carried signs "Free the Wilmington Ten and the Charlotte Three." "We want to show that the Miller case is part of the conspiracy against Black folks," said Barnett. "We are acting now, before Miller goes to trial, to try to stop an injustice before it is done." Members of the committee will meet with the District Attorney about the case next week. They are asking that charges against Miller be dropped. MR. AND MRS. BURRELL JORDAN Prepare To Move Charlotte Area Wffl Lose Two Of Its Most Beloved Citizens UJ uuiua r ιυι culc Poet Staff Writer When Burwell and Lillian Jordan moved from Washing ton, Georgia to Charlotte in the late 1930s, they weren't expecting to spend but four or five years here. But now almost 40 years later because of age and de clining health, the Jordans are preparing to leave Charlotte that they "dearly love" to join their daughter, who is a guid ance counselor in Michigan Public schools. When the Jordans came to Charlotte, Burwell was work ing with the Greyhound Bus Company. He expected to be transferred to a larger city (possibly Atlanta) within a few years. But before five years were up, the Jordans had made a lot of friends and had become active in various church and civic organizations. And more importantly at the time, Burwell had gotten a job as a porter with the Pullman Railroad Company. "That was a nice job. It was a well paying job. That was one of the best jobs blacks could get in those days," Mrs. Jordan said. "When he got that job as a Pullman porter, we knew we'd be staying a while," she added. Jordan enjoyed the travel. He said it was interesting and educational. "I've been in every state in the nation that the train travels in. We'd go everywhere the railroad would go," he said proudly. As a train porter, Jordan said he received more educa tion in travel than he did in his formal education. He finished high school in Washington, Ga. in 1932. Not long after the Jordans came to Charlotte, they moved to Fairview Homes They moved to the homes during the official opening an dedication of the homes. Mrs. Jordan recalls "thesi were some of the first project to open in Charlotte " Shi said the homes opened arouni World War II and said that Eleanor Roosevelt attende< the official opening ceremon ies of the Homes. "We all stood and watchec her walk down the streets and wave at people," Mrs. Jordan said. After living at Fairview Homes a few months, Mrs. Jordan began teaching child ren "off the street" how to play the piano. She gave pianc lessons to children three years and older. Teaching wasn't new to Mrs. Jordan. Born in Union Point, Ga. located about 40 miles south of Athens, Mrs Jordan attended Spellman College in Atlanta and major ed in education. She taught in Georgia public schools for almost ten years. Also while at Fairview Homes, Mrs. Jordan, taught in the first kindergarden in the area to be open to black children. She said the first kindergarden was sponsored by Myers Park Church some times during the late 1940s "I've always been interest ed in young people learning all tney can. And I was always glad to know and hear about other klndergardens that blacks could attend after that time," Mrs Jordan said The Jordan's interest in edu cation was reflected in the education of their own child ren Afredine, who is now in Michigan, attended Mather Academy, a private Methodist school in Camden, S C. After high school graudation. Alfre dine attended Wayne State University in Detroit. Their son, Burwell III, who is now in California, attended West Charlotte High School before attending Maryland State College in Maryland The Jordan» joined Second Calvary Church which was near Fairview Homes soon after coining to Charlotte But began attending Mount Carmel Baptist Church on Tuckaseegee when the first church moved some distance aways See CHARLOTTE on Page 4 Control Is Key Question In The Mixed-Beveraare Referendum By Ernie Prevette ♦ Post Staff Writer Control is the key question in the mixed-beverage refer endum scheduled for Mecklen burg County Sept. 8. The "Mecklenburg Mixed Drink" committee and the "People Who Can" commit tee are at odds as to the most effective methods of control. BUI Hensley, chairman of the pro MMD committee that's pushing for passage of the mixed-beverage referen dum, contends a professional bartender Is far better -pre pared to dispense mixed drinks than his current brawn bagging method for several reasons. The professional bartender and the establish ment be represents stand to lose licenses if they violate any liquor laws, like selling to minors or those already intoxicated and customers who are served receive a measured amount. 9 Conversely, he points out, "the customer sitting with a bottle of liquor at Ms disposal at hi* table, can serve it to minora and-or persons already drunk " A bartender, he note*, could loae hia license, livelihood, and the establishment its license for those reasons. "The serving of mixed drinks in Mecklenburg County," continues Henaely, "if a moderate method of dispensing alcohol whose time la long overdue." Henderson Belk, chairman of the opposing "People Who Care" committee, says "if liquor-by-the-drink passes in Mecklenburg County, Alcoho lic Beverage Control will come to mean Absolutely Be yond Control." "The pro-liquor forces have continually been claiming that liquor-by-the-drink will pro vide better control. The truth is that we will have very little if any control. "In 19S5, our state enacted the Alcoholic Beverage Con trol System with the aaaur ance that control would always be exercised with ade Rev H.S. Digits ...Co-Chairman of Anti Force· qua te policing and enforce ment. "Now voters are being asked to approve a measure that will increase the number of legal outlets for liquor In Mecklenburg County from It ABC stores to 300 or more. "Worse than this, there ia absolutely no provision for any enforcement included in the legislation "The Alcohol Law Enforce ment (ALE) officers have an impossible Job already. Six of these officers are stationed in Mecklenburg district office. "In addition to the 1,221 alcoholic beverage outlets in Mecklenburg County, they have the enforcement task also in Gaston, Cabarrus, Stanley, Union, Cleveland, and Lincoln counties. Control led substances also come under their jurisdiction. There is absolutely no way for them to provide the necessary enforcement Now we have the prospects of adding liquor by-drink and the unenforce able provisions linked with it. "Virginia ABC officials have already stated that the 910 tax per gallon item will encourage cheating There is no way to prevent a bartender from filling any empty from a non-taxed bottle. This would necessitate an ALE agent to stand beside a bartender during his entire operation to assure proper procedures See CONTROL on Page 3 LOVELY BERN1TA GALE JETEK ...CPCC nursing student . Bernita Gide Jeter Is Beauty Of Week «SOIMM* Ms. Harris Says: "We're Poor, But We're Not Diimh" By Eileen Hanson Special to the Post Should the people who live in public housing, and who pay over 90 percent of its costs, have a voice in shaping hous ing policy? The Residents Advisory Council wants to be consulted on major policy decisions. The Council is composed of the presidents of the tenants' councils in each project. "We're poor, but we're not dumb," said Hattie Harris, President of the Council at the August 15 Housing Authority Board meeting. "We can participate in policy. We live in public housing and we know what it's like," she said. But the Charlotte Housing Authority Board seems to think it should have the first, and last, word. The current controversy was sparked two months ago wheh the Board proposed stricter admtanten guideUses requiring Investigation into each new aboficant's ηβκτ that there should be a griev ance procedure for those rej ected from scattered site housing Hall insisted that the new policy provides for a hearing with the director, Ray Wheeling. "This is not a proper hear ing, " said Harris She wants a grievance procedure based on the one for current tenants, including a board member, a non-partisan person, and a member of the Residents Advisory Council. Harris again tried to explain to the Board that the residents want to be consulted about policies that affect them See ADVISORY on Page 11 CMS Schools To Open August 31 Student»- --in Chariot te Mecklenburc Schools return financial performance, living and housekeeping habits, and criminal record. Those with unfavorable records could be d denied housing. The new policy seemed » aimed especially at applicants » for the new scattered site ! housing, now under construct I ion in Southeast Charlotte. One provision stated that scat I tered site tenants would have to participate in special coun seling programs. The new projects will be the first public housing in South- ' east Charlotte. Some local : residents are protesting, say ing the projects will "lower property values." The new admission policy aims to screen out any problems ten ants. But under federal guide lines, policies must apply to all units At the July Board meeting the Residents Council protest ed the new policies, saying they were vague and that any special programs should be made available first to cur rent residents Board Chair man Pat Hall referred the proposal back to the commit tee to be worked out with the residents But when the final proposal appeared at the August 15 meeting, the only change was that the new policy would aDDlv to all Dublic housino for the 1978-79 school year on August 31 for pupil-teacher orientation for a half day. The first full day of school for the term is Tuesday, Sept ember 5. It is very important that all students report to their assigned schools on Septem ber 5, schools officials said, since teacher allotments and jther funds are based on >chool attendance beginning vith the first day of school. New students entering CMS vho have not yet reigstered ihould go to the school they rill attend to reigster between ι a.m. · 3 p.m. weekdays as oon as possible For informa ion on school assignments, all the pupil assignment iffice at 372-8620, Ext 234 Kindergarten and first ;rade students must present ι birth certificate and record if immunizations to register Jorth Carolina state law equires all students entering chool to have the following mmunizations: 1 Rubella German measles); 1 Red neasles) 3 DPT (Diptheria, vhooping cough, tetanus); ind 3 polio. Students entering first [rade must be six years old on >r before October 16, 1978 rhose entering kindergarten iiust be five years old by that late School cafeterias will open >n September 5. Prices for unch will be the same as last gear's school lunch-elemen ary-45 cents, junior and senior high-50, 60 and 65 cents, •xtra milk fιv? cents, school >reakfast 25 cent*. Instructional supply fees ire 18 for junior high (grades '-9) and $13 for senior high grade* 10-12). Physical edu :ation uniform· are *4 25 Insurance, which is optional >ut recommended, is $4 75 for ill grade levels. Information >n other fee* is available in »ach school. Bus route· and schedule* ire determined by the area luperlntendent and princi ple Schools will either poet he schedule· or mail them to itudents Students will be >otift«d by their respective ichoois when to report for Kipil teacher orientation day ituddhU who have not receiv •d this information should ;heck with their school. (A ichedule of regular opening ind closing time· for all ichoots and the school calend ir are enclosed). units, including the special counseling programs. The ι proposal passed quietly with no discussion. At the end of the meeting when the representative of the Residents Advisory Council is allowed to speak, Harris mild ly protested the new policy, saying the residents' concerns ! remained unanswered. "When you dig into people's backgrounds, most poor folks have had some kind of run-in with the law," Harris said She was also concerned that some private landlords might be prejudiced, and give tenants a bad rating they did not de serve She also protested the no-transfer policy, where cur rent public housing residents will not be allowed to apply for scattered site housing Several time· during her ι speech Chairman Hall inter· j rupted her, making it almost impossible for her to finish a ι sentence When Legal Aid < lawyer Ted Fillette tried to ι speak to Harris, his client. ( Hall ordered him to sit down ι Harris then tried to explain (
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