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jiiir THE CHA1 Li fTTE Pi 1ST [!§§:“ _ _ “Ihe Voice Of The lilack Community" -— Vnlnmo 7 -afl' ' ' - -- I —- ' -.-IMK t IIAKI.O I'TK IM)ST - Thursda\. Kehru:ir\ ix " . I— 1 - , ; —:------ Price: 35 Cents Hunt Proclaims Day Far diarcti - Governor Jim Hunt proclaimed Febru ary 14 Richard Allen Day, in honor of the founder of the AME Church. Hunt is presenting the proclamation to Mr James E. Odom of Rocky Mount Also present were the Rev. Donald Wess, pastor of St. Mark AME Church in Rocky' Mount; the Rev. W. W. Easley Jr., pastor of St. Joseph AME Church in Durham, and Attorney William Marsh Jr of Durham Hunt was presented an AME flag Amendments To Result— — In Loss Of Disability Benefits Special To The Post . RALEIGH - Federal, amendments will result in the loss of Social .Security disability benefits for an estimated 5,000 to 7,000 North Carolinians. TTiey may lose their disability f benefits due to auuiuuual regulations passed by Con gress in 1980. Congress added the re . quirement that persons be judged by stricter criteria and accelerated the review process, , , ” ‘ ApjnuAlmalely-tt.ooo North Carolinians who re ceive disability benefits will have their cases re viewed for eligibility during 1982. Thirty to forty percent may lose their benefits because of stricter requirements imposed by federal regulations. These continuing dis ability investigations, called CDI’s by the Social Security Administration, will be conducted by the State Disability Determin ation Seel inn a cnhciHiarv of the Social Security Ad ministration located in the Department of Human Re sources' Division of Social Services. Edwin Hamlin, assistant director for Dis ability Determination, said approximately 8,500 of these "periodic review” cases had been received from Social Security in 1981. Of these 5,000 had been completed, resulting ■4b 41w termination nf-dis ability benefits for some 2,000 people - or a rate of 40 percent. The state agency, which has its counterpart in all 50 states and four other juris dictions, has assisted the Federal government in this manner since the start of the disability program under Social Security in 1957. The state agency’s function is to develop the Reagan Administration Spells Doom For Hacks AMIIEKST, MA - The Reagan Administration spells doom for black*--at least that's the way som? “people setT'll. Howeverr* Lawrence Davis, an enter prising black businessman, doesn’t agree_u._ Davis, the founder of the Black Success Club (BSC), thinks that the Reagan Ad ministration may be the best thing that has hap pened to blacks in recent yers. “We've gotten so used to government assistance," chides Davis, "that many blacks have begun to lose sight of their ability to due ceed on their own." “If you think about it ✓ carefully, you'll realize that government subsidies and welfare can be a subtle, but deadly form of slavery,”! he continued The Black Success Club, recently organized, has al ready attracted the atten tion of many of the nation’s blacks. The club's primary function is to help its mem bers Improve their lives, especially financially, ac cording to Davis. "BSC is made up of WKTlMtftr I)o not expect that EVERYONE WILL THINK YOU ARE PER FECT: Be SATISFIED it you are ABLE TO FOOL ONE OR TWO PEOPUfc. people who are success conscious and want to con trol their own destiny," he says. '"They come from all -wxilfq n( liffl—hilt rmr m"m bers all have one thing in common-an Enabling Mental Attitude. ” Davis says anyone can attain EMA, but they first have to rid themselves of what he calls "bad think," a condition he feels is the true cause of people not succeeding "Many people are fetting chances for fi nancial independence slip through their fingers be cause they don't believe in themselves. Too many blacks have become condi tioned to accept poverty as a way of life," bavis stated. ‘‘They accept and feel it’s their destiny. Frankly, our members think that's a lot of gar bage. It's time to wake up and start using the talents we have lor self improve ment. This country still offers the best opportun ities of any in the world to become financially inde pendent regardless of race; and our members are ambitious enough to take advantage of tbem." Membership is open to anyone interested in im proving his her life. In formation on the Black Success Club can be ob tained by sending your name and address 16: Black Success Club, F. O Box 240, Amherst, MA ’^Sfcto’atate that it would Cost $2 to get the sample club newsletter that out lines the functions and be nefits of the club Ex plaining, he said, “We re not looking for curiosity seekers Let's face it. a person really interested in a better life won't mind spending a couple of bucks to find out how to have one ■* - necessary medical and— vocational information needed tn Hpi^minn if individual making a claim is disabled and thus en titled to benefits Each claim must meet Social Se curity standards The de cision is made by the Federal government, which has jurisdiction in all cases. Over 200,000 disabled North Carolinians and their dependents received in ex cess of $42 million dollars each motitli in -disability benefits under Title II and Title SVI of the Social Se curity Act, according to Hamlin. According to Hamlin, u.v. cases selected by Social Security for review in 1981 were based on computer profiles of cases most like ly to show medical im provement; thus, a higher than normal termination rate was experienced This resulted in more com plaints to public officials, and greater dissatisfaction among those submitting claims. Hamlin said many of the cases had never been reviewed since their origin al approval five to seven years ago and today’s cri teria are much stricter . than when they were -placed nn the rnlU »erj pients who are dissatisfied with the decision rendered on their benefits may re quest a reconsTHerafiori" and redress through the appeals process and the courts. Public Opinion Survey Says: ----■ Employable Welfare Recipients Want Jobs Ingram To Hunt: Stop Safe Driver Bill Sabotage HMKK.il Insurance Commissioner John In gram sent Governor Jim 1 lunt—a—letter—Monday—af ternoon, asking the Go vernor to_mpiestthe General-Assembly to con . sider.-a' seven-word bill that would stop the auto insur ance industry from sabo taging House Bill 7 Ingram said the seven-word bill will stop the auto insur ance industry from circum venting House Bill 7 in their efforts to sabotage the law He said, "Those with low points are being unfairly penalized by unfair recoup ment surcharges totalling several million dollars."--. I ms was not the intent of the original House Bill 7.” Ingram added. Ingram asked the Go vernor to have the General Assembly consider the short bill along with the following material in his proclamation: 1> aportionmate: 2» a vacancy on the Board of Governors of the Univers ity of ?yorth Carolina; :ii laws requiring local boards of education to charge tuition; Ingram said the short bill would reduce the amount charged people with lower points on their driving re cords, and increase the amount charged the habit ual violator House Bill 7 which was the General Assembly started out as a one and a baM page-hill w-ben-+4 -was— introduced by Represent ative Richard Barnes of J>ee STOP on Page 14 DORIS CHISHOLM ...Jflidding young actress Youthful Doris Chisholm Is “Beauty Of The Week” B\ Teresa Burns Post Staff Writer Youths with charming personalities are always an inspiratipn Our 12 year old beauty, Doris Chisholm, has a quality about her which makes one feel that there are still youths today we can be proud of. A seventh grader at Northeast Junior High School, she plays the flute ''IrrTTRrlCTnri'-trmf- plans on going out for the Junior Varsity cheerleading squad;-~~ Her favorite teacher is Ms Woods, a Social Studies instructor at Northeast. "She's smart and I like her a lot," Ms. Chisholm exerted. Our' Aries beauty de scribes herself as friendly and sometimes a little shy So far she has committed herself to her studies and two years ago. at Hidden Valley Elementary School, she was chosen "The Best Student." Doing the best she can has become a part of Ms Chisholm's life She has been inspired by her mother. .MriLjPeggy John son. "She takes care of me and I love her too." our beauty commented. The Charlotte Business League Holds First Winter Retreat The Charlotte Business League recently held a winter retreat to Myrtle Beach. The retreat was extremely successful and productive. Task Force and commit tee reports gave clear in dication that the CBL has matured and has become a highly visible and active force in the business com munity of Charlotte-Meck lenburg and is on the hori zon of plowing new ground at the state level President Bobby Low ery’s program featured goal setting, implement ation of strategies and speakers including assist ant to the governor. Ben Ruffin. Charlotte Director of Community Develop meni, Harry Jones and consultant James Ross Tax consultant Bobby Martin gave tne group some insight into changes in tax laws while a spe cial panel was led by Bob Maxwell of Small Business Association. CBL members gave a preview of black businesses in the 80s. some “ of the outlook is gloomy and some of it very bright As Ben Ruffin noted in his speech, many of us are worried and concerned -* - —m- — Ben Ruffin ...Hunt's assistant about the conservative posture in Washington and how many federal pro grams established to assist us now seem to be re structured to hurt our pro gress or are being killed completely But. despite all the gloom he urged people not to bury our heads in the sand" but to push on ward because we have overcome worse conditions in the past Past president, Jim Polk, outlined how the league can be more effective in work ing with other minority community groups. They reiterated that the league is "about the business of . . ■ —. . - . y ■ business" and seeks to con suit with and-or speak for any group as to how things affect us from a business point of view. The retreat produced many things but most inr portantly it produced a renewed commitment to the Charlotte Business league from those attend ing The goal and strategy were outlined as follows (iO.VI.: to be the dollar and-cents spokes group for matters, issues and con cerns related to and-or af fecting ( harlotte's minor ity community __. STItATKt.Y; establish network between CBL and others to provide inform ation beneficial to both or all parlies concerned Walker Urges lax Return Check-Off North Carolinians tiling federal and state income tax returns were urged to check the $2 box that chan nels that amount into poli Ucal activity by Senator Russell G Walker. Demo crat. Randolph, chairman of the North Carolina De mot-ratic Party •‘The North Carolina Klection Campaign Fund actually lets the taxpayer designate one of four choices Democratic. Re publican. Libertarian or fnspecified Naturally, we hope most will check the Democratic column, now and at election tiipe. but this is an exercise in par ticipalive government and we think it's a good idea "On the federal return your only choice is whether to check a dollor for the Presidential Election Cam paign fund No party choice is allowed But we think this is equally good, and for the same reason When husband and wife are filing together, you can check two boxes on the state and federal return and this dou bles your giving "Incidentally, this check off does not affect your refund - and a lot of people filing early do have refunds coming - or the amount of tax you pay. second oldest, our beauty has two brothers and two sisters There are so many ac tivities Ms. Chisholm en joys. In addition to spend ing time and playing with her family she also enjoys cooking, riding her hike, playing her flute, cheer leading and shopping. And to be only 12 years of age she has found many worthwhile activities to in volve herseTTw'tttr—— She attends various ac tivities at the McCrorey BrancFTYMCA arid Tecervf ly ran for the Miss McCrorey Y title She re ceived a trophy for what she termed 'ah exciting adventure." The proceeds raised by the contestants will help underprivileged youths enjoy summer camps in the future one is a member ot Myers Tabernacle AME Zion Church w here Rev C. Thompson is minister There, she is an usher, sings on the Youth Choir and serves with the Young Missionaries But there is one feature you'd never guess of our demure beauty. “I would like to be an actress I enjoy acting My favorite star on television is Claudia on General Hospital I would not mind acting on "General Hospital " It seems to be an exciting profession." There is a chance of course that Ms Chisholm may change her intentions But who is to predict? We may havean emerging star in our midst SANE SANE-Citizens Organiz ation for a Sane World - will be holding a meeting on Thursday. February 18, at St. Martins Episcopal Church. 1510 E 7th Street The business meeting will be held at 7 pm followed by Dr Sidney Schuster, of UNCC’s phy sics department speaking on "What About Radia tion?" > • Reagan Not fa Touch Wkh The Issues Some 68 percent of syir vey participants in the pre dominantly black South Central Los Angeles area believe President Reagan is not in touch with the issues and problems that ” are—of—most—concern—to them. This contrasts substan tially with the opinions of Americans nationwide, where 56 percent told The Merit Report: A Public Opinion Survey, that Mr. Regan is in touch with the issues and problems that concern most of them. The Merit Report, con auciea January 26-31, sur veyed some 1,200 adult Americans living in tele phone households for this ' ' scientific, nationally^ pro jectable survey on current issues under the supervi sion of Audits & Surveys, Inc., one of the nation's largest survey research organizations The Merit Keport is sponsored by Merit cigarettes. At the same time, 30-foot computerized Merit Opinion Centers traveled to South Centra] Los Angeles, Tampa-St Petersburg and New Orleans, where a total of 3,558 participants volun tarily expressed their opinions on the same slate of questions posed in this Merit Report national survey. In the South'Central bos Angeles area, a total of 800 participants volunteered their opinions and revealec distinct-differeneco on ce Vera I issues between thi general American popula “twin and “Timer ctty~rest-—— dents i llr. Mr.M I.TS: President "Not In Touch" On the question of whe ther or not President Rea gan is in touch with the issues of concern to them personally. 68 percent in predominantly black neighborhoods of Los An geles say he is not in touch, 25 percent believe he is in touch, and 7 percent have no opinion In the national Merit tele phone survey, 56 percent of the American people think Mr. Reagan is in touch with their concerns, 34 percent say he is in touch and 10 percent have no opinion. People On Welfare • A majority of Americans and l,os Angeles volunteers say that most employable * people on welfare would rather be employed, al- , though a far higher per centage of local particl- ! pants hold this view. Seventy percent in the. • •South Central Los Angeles survey say employable ! persons would rather be employed, 24 percent feel ’ these employable persons would rather be on welfare and 6 percent have no • opinion. In the national survey, 54 percent think ; employable people would • rather be employed, 3« per cent say they would rather be on welfare and 10 per-, cent have no opinion Inner City Resident* Participants in the pre dominantly black Los , Angeles survey come much See REAGAN on Page 11 ., ' .. 1