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The Deeper Problem: Social Acceptability By Susan Ellsworth Host Starr Writer “Drinking alcoholic be verages has become a com monly accepted lifestyle throughout most of the world. In the U.S. 71 per cent of adults have identi-' fied themselves as drink ers," according to a 1979 report to the Congress by the Comptroller General. Did you know that since 1935, per capita consump tion has increased 110 per cent for beer, 347 percent for wine, and 183 percent for distilled spirits? During the last several decades, in every area where accidents causes were investigated, alcohol has been found to be the largest single factor lead ing to fatal crashes. National Safety Council findings from the Trans portaton Department re port "alcohol-related acci dents now account for as much as half of all highway Fifth in a series aeatns -or about 25.000 people annually- repre senting an annual econo mic cost of over $5 bil lion. The Department of Health, Education and Wel fare reports that annual cost from alcohol abuse is about $42 billion " Studies also indicate the only time people are con cerned about drunken driv ers is when they injure or kill a friend or relative, and that doesn't happen often Consequently, judges and juries frequently are swayed by sympathy be cause they know' loss of a license could work a serious hardship on the individual or his family. Dr. Robert Borkenstein has said alcohol-related problems are difficult to attack because they are cultural He says the general puunc does not think there is anything wrong with drinking as long as the person doesn t drive badly He criticized "This is why there is so little support for such cam paigns as 'If you drink, don't drive " Can we blame advertis ing for contributing to the problem by presenting al cohol as socially desirable'.’ "Famous personalities tend to reinforce alcohol as an acceptable lifestyle-es pecially for the young." Borkenstein warned The Comptroller Gener a's report to the President also reveals attitudes of judges and juries condone the practice of drinking and driving by their lack of severity in the imposing sentences In Part Six. we will locus on judicial attitudes and their ailed on the problem ol drunken dri\ ers. Here Next Week Charlotte Business League To Sponsor Two Workshop The Charlotte Business League will present Business Opportunity Workshops Thursday Oc tober 29 from 10:45 until 4:45 at the new McDonald's Cafeteria on Beatties Ford Rd. The Charlotte Business League feels obligated to the community to find ways for small business en treprenuers to survive dur ing these economical times, according to a spokesperson for the league. The league has pulled together local businesses specializing in business in vestments, government assistants, and financial avenues in packaging business opportunities. 312th A.C. _ Detachment Tours Nurenberg, Germany The 312th A.C. Detach ment (postal) of the U.S. Army Reserve became the first reserve unit from Charlotte to tour Nurenberg, Germany, for a two week training session in September. John Cannon, said that seeing Germany’s coun tryside and historic sites made him appreciate his college major (history). Vicky Neely (the only woman in the group) ex plained that the cleanness and courteous manner of the people made her feel really welcome. Floyd Mc Cullen, previously station ed in Germany frm 1977-30 called the reunion one he would love to make for two weeks every summer. Rickey Livingston describ ed what impressed him omst was the closeness its location puts on with other countries and that they traveled behind the Iron Curtain. Sgt. First Class William H. Homan said the unit motto best expressed his feelings: "We the willing led by the unknowning, are doing the Impossible for the ungrateful, we have done so much for so many with so little, until we are now qualified to do anything with nothing.” The unit was command ed by Lt. Larry Rogers and First Sgt. Franklin. Zones Change As demolition work pro gresses on the Independ ence Building in downtown Charlotte, changes have been made in bus loading zones, pedestrian traffic and vehicular traffic in the area. Southbound traffic on Tryon Street is being re routed via Sixth. Church and Third Streets In addi tion. pedestrian traffic is prohibited on the northwest corner of Trade and Try on Passenger loading zones for the Charlotte Transit System for south bound buses on Tryon Street have been relocated in front of Hardy's Shoe Store leading zones Tor westbound buses on Trade Street have been moved to the front of Eckerd Drugs Store and Burger King Por more inlormation on these changes, call :I7I iAI. Hanging Coat* Suit coats and sport coats should be hung on shaped, wooden hangers to pre serve shoulder fit. These assistance programs are working to find ways to solve cash flow problems and all are free. There will be further in formation and assistance offered to those who are in terested in pursuing business careers. The schedule of events are as follows: 10:45-12:00, "Charlotte Uptown Loan Program." Panelists will include Michael Schneiderman, Charlotte Uptown Develop ment Corporation Ex ecutive Director; Graham Denton, Senior Vice Presi dent N.C.N.B.; and John Heinitsh, N.C. Federal Sav ings and Loan Association Secondary Marketing Of ficial. A dutch lunch will be from 12:15 untlT^p.m. From 2 until 3:15 p.m. Business Investment Op portunities with panelist Rietzel Snider, president of Synco. Inc.; Richard Ellis. Accountant Executive with Merrill Lynch: and John W. Fritz. CPA. Senior Tax Accountant with Price Waterhouse. From 3:30 until 4:45, the final workshop entitled "Governmental Business Assistance" will be held. Panelists include A. C. Shull, Economic Develop ment Supervisor, City of Charlotte; Lewis Myers, director of Minority Business Development Agency, North Carolina Dept, of Commerce; Robert Maxwell, Deputy District Director. Small Business Administration; and George Marshall. Ex ecutive Director of Carolina Minority Sup pliers Development Coun cil. If you have a question concerning the workshop or wish to participate call 372-9242. g I EVENT STARTS WED., OCT. 21 ^^k I _ _ w — _ Sean Pricing Polity... II an item is not k. #%. yl 1.1 L 1 EIMOS j/\TUKD/VY, UCT. 44unless Otherwise Stated descnoedasreducedor a special purchase, it is i i r ,(s regu/ar pnce A special purchase, though no: reduced, is an exceptional value ^_ Pkg. of 3 Soft White Light Bulbs YOUR CHOICE $ 0M 40.60.75 ^ ■ or 100 ^ | warn Pkg. of 3-Way Soft White Light Bulbs 50/100/150 warn. Last up $ to 1.200 hrs. Pk9 Assorted Vinyl Coated Wire Racks and Caddies YOUR CHOICE $1 ■ each 24-plece Deluxe Fine-line Cofor Felt Pen Set Household Helpers YOUR CHOICE A. All-Purpbie Stacking Bln B Pkg. of 2 Ice Cube Trayi C. Bath ft Shower Caddy $1 ■ each D 7 Qt Round Wastebasket E 5 Compartment Cutlery Tray F Bowl Brush A Holder Set Assorted Woven Items YOUR CHOICE 2 * FOR A Assorted Mini Baskets B Assorted Woven Planters C B in Round Woven Table Mats -IS WVP Palm Brtftd Basket E Bamboo Placemats Pkg. of 10 20-Gallon Trash Bags pkg Deluxe Metal Photo Frames e«h Angled { Broom —MAtal Handle__ » You can count on Sears SCAffS JtOfauCKANOCO Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back SHOP YOUR NEAREST SEARS RETAIL STORE N.C.: Burlington, Charlotte. Concord. Durham, Fayetteville, Gastonia, Goldsboro, Greensboro, Greenville. Hickory. High Point. Jacksonville. Raleigh. Rocky Mount. Wilmington. Winston-Salem. Shelby S.C.: Columbia. Florence. Myrtle Beach. Rock Hill _ ^ , _ , , .... , . 7 'Registered Trademark for Action industries. Inc VA.. Danvi e. Lynchburg. Roanoke * SouthPark 11(H) Sharon Rd. 364-7550 Kastland Mall 5471 Central Avenue 568-9100 10/21/81 GRIER HEIGHTS U.P. CHURCH .Popular gospel choir Export Awareness Seminar Set For Small Businesses ' eiitrai l it'iiniuni c oin iliunitx t alleges small I •usiness tenter will eon duel .ill all ilav Kxport vu.ireness .seminar on Wednesday i ictoher Jli. I loin i.; .o a ni to .1 io p in .it the i■ renter Charlotte t hamheroli ommerce. IJi West I rade .street designed lor area small businesses wishing to enter export or to expand their current export trade, eo sponsors include the Char lotto ( ha ill her the Metro luia World Trade (. tub. the \ i and l s departments ol i ommerce and the small business Admin ist ration I'rograin I'resontors are •lohn Andrews I'residenl ol Tcledvne Allvae. Mon roe Norwood fheek. I l ade .Specialist ol the l S Department o! ( oniinerce. t.reenslMiro flem Schra der. \ ice I'resident ol t harlotle s Southern Over seas t orporation . furl I '.riekman \ ice I‘resident ■ International S\ stems. I- irst l mini National Hank, t-hiodutte—Lion I’ruett. t harlotle publisher ol the Middle l-.ast Trade Letter. Dave Thomas. Laleigh. Director ol the M M International Trade > enter and t h.irlo Me heel. Assistant Ihsll'lct liircctor Mila II I Sum ness ulmimsiratioii « harlntte i.unrheon speaker will lie <airdon Mcliobcrts ol the \ * I H-partment ol Com inercc. Ualcmh \la\or I .(Idle Knox will weleome seminar participants and se.i hand Mt\ ice ol i har lotlc will liosl the alter noon wine and iheese part\ I lie banking legal, marketing shipping ami government experts will ret mu mend proeedu res tli»it will enable small bust ness I inns to export pro litablv by choosing the t'igh marketing approach and they will discuss cre dit I malice, licensing, cus tom regulations, overseas packaging, etc In addi lion, succosslul export businessmen and women will lie available l» meet seminar registrants and answer questions about their approach to the busi ness ot export t osl ot the all day pro gram. including lunch, re Ireshmenls and seminar materials is »j.i I- or regis ir.ilHin lorm> ..ml or .i<jili i mini I inlortn.il ion mlc roll'd >m.ill Im>uu'>> |||'lll> ..i'f mntil loroni.u i l-.nini.i •.iiiiiii i (Hinlin.iioi Mn.ill I •u>IIK'>.> l I'llll'l t I *i i | * < i I;o\ i.iiki. i h.nloiuv \ i KINGS & QUEENS CLUB AND LOUNGE ★ Ip to ten Charlotte ★ —Presents — THEIR 1981 KING & QUEEN November 1, 1981 The Best Dressed King & Queen For The Entire Month Will Be Chosen And Given A Gift Presentation. Wednesday- King's Night Thursday-Queen's Night Now Available for Teas and Parties Memberships Available - Call Mr. Black * . Open Tues.-Sun. 8:00 p.m .-until L>«3 S. Brevqrd St, >* srrnits .375-3099 CHARLOTTE POST FOOD ADS OFFER THE VERY BEST IN BARGAINS SHOP US, BEFORE YOU BU YI Bartlett Pears Hears were first planted in American shortly after the Revolution, by Knoch Bartlett at Dorchester. Mass The Bartlett pear still bears his name For that riynam Uo look... fgo to TOICHES A Boutique 1516 Lyons Ct 335-0447 See Margaret McCullough
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