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Black Leaders
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Deplore Knoxs*
Decisions
When Frances Knox and Charlie
Knox, wife and brother, respective
ly, of Eddie Knox, announced
Monday their endorsement of Jesse
Helms for United States Senate, it
created a tidal wave effect that
hasn't settled yet.
Tuesday morning about 70 black
elected and appointed officials, as
well as concerned citizens showed
up at the Black Elected and Ap
pointed Officials’ Tuesday Morning
Breakfast Group. “The representa
tives deplore this type of endorse
ment,’’ Dr. Mildred Baxter Davis
commented. “We are frustrated
because of it and the frustration has
overflowed across the member -
, ship.”
aay that the Black Elected And
Appointed Officials’ membership of
1P0 has clout is an understatement.
Usually 35-50 members show up
each Tuesday. But when the mes
sage about the Helms’ endorsement
spread, concerns were peaked. A
committee was organized Tuesday
apd a statement about the endorse
ment by the Knoxes confronted:
‘We, the members of the Tues
day morning Breakfast Club are
deeply concerned about the recent
endorsement of Jesse Helms by
Prances and Charlie Knox. Many of
our members wholeheartedly sup
ported Eddie with Frances by his
side with our money, time, talents
and with deep commitment because
we behaved him to represent the
Uaues and concerns for which we
Stand. We are hurt, frustrated and
dtsiHuaioned at this rejection at
Democratic ideals. We feel be
trayed, not only as black citizens but
as citizens of Charlotte and Meck
lenburg County.
■ A house divided cannot stand in
the Democratic Party. We will
continue to strive to work and up
hold the principles of the Party for
the people and by the people of the
State of North Carolina and of our
nation. We do not feel that indi
vidual perogative is more important
than the unity of the Party. We
worked hard for Eddie and Frances
even though we were given infor
mation of his past record of support
for George Wallace in the 60’s, and
the Anti-busing of the 70’s.
He Came to us in the 80’s with a
new direction in support of the
elderly, public education, youth em
ployment and improved quality of
(Wjlfe far everyone. His tenure as
•Mayor was productive and affective
to most of us. The endorsement,
which took place this Monday is in
direct contradiction to the Eddie and
Frances we believed them to be.
We affirm our support for James
B. Hunt and not Jeaae Helms.’’
The Political Action Committee
of the Black Elected and Appointed
Officials include: Dr. Mildred Bax
ter Davis, Clara Williams, Melvin
Whitley, Jo Anne Morehead, At
torney Adkins and Sarah Stevenson.
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Miss Kim Foster
. ,...A conscientious youth
Miss Foster Is Bright,
Articulate Young Lady
By Jalyne Strong
Post Staff Writer
In today's young blacks the
characteristics of ambition, deter
mination, activism and compassion
are being found in abundance. This
week’s beauty, Kim Foster, is a
prime example of this generation’s
conscientious youth.
Fourteen year old Foster is a
bright articulate young lady who is
pursuing a career in law with as
much ardour as any college
graduate. With honors in oratorical
skill and law, Foster is well on her
way to the prestigious career.
Out of 40 contestants Foster
placed third in the 1964 South Meck
lenburg Optimist Oratorical
Contest. The competition was held at
her former school, Smith Junior
High. It culminated with ten finalists
presenting their speeches at
Western Sizzlin Steak hou* "I was
so nervous I could not eat," Foster
laughs. For third place, Foster
proudly relates, she won a trophy
and a dinner for her parents.
Another proud moment for her
was the presentation of a certificate
for the completion of a course
entitled, "Youth and the Law.” "I
learned a great deal about the law in
this course," assures Foster "And
when I become a lawyer," she
projects (adding that she never
says, "if I become a lawyer"), "my
primary objective will be to teacn
people about the law. Because it is
essentially the lack of understanding
that leads people into trouble. ”
Foster is a 1964 graduate of
Smith Junior High School and she is
looking forward to beginning high
school at Olympic this fall. She now
participates In the Upward Bound
program held on Johnson C. Smith
campus. "I think it's great," she
stataa shout the program that
prepares students for college I will
be involved in the program all
through high school and aftar
completing the last two courses I
will enter college aa an advanced
f reshmacT
All of Foster’s activities seem to
be geared to bar aspiration to be an
attorney. Even to the extent at her
favorite pastime "I love to read, t
read mysteries, adventure stories
and love books,” claims Foster
"The love books, my gnother scolds
me about,” she smiles "She’s'also
warned me about reading under the
covers with a flashlight.”
But mom heads the list of Foster's
favorite people. Simply put, Foster
emphasizes that her parents, Robert
and Carrie, are just “great." ”1 look
up to my parents. They’re
understanding, nice to talk to and
always there for me.” With amuse
ment Foster adds, “I think 1,000
people saw the trophy I won. My
parents took it everywhere.”
The travel bug has bitten the
Foster family. “We’re on the go alot.
We’ve been to Baltimore, Maryland,
Myrtle Beach, almost everywhere
up and down the east coast.”
With two younger siblings, sister,
Lisa and brother, Robert, Foster
says being the oldest carries its
responsibility “They look to me
often. And sometimes I’m envious
that I don’t have an older brother or
sister to look up to.”
Maybe so, but Foster is making
positive strides without the older
sibling mentor. And through it all
she carries a compassionate view on
the national situation. "If I could I’d
make all people realize they are
equal and they should love one
another,” she points out.
Foster attends Silver Mt. Baptist
and sings on the church choir
Fine Puts “Bite”
In Restraint Law
Special To.The Post
Chapel Hill - North Carolina's
mandatory child restraint law for
automobiles gained teeth July 1. and
new research indicates the measure
may already have saved a number
of young lives
Passed in 1981 and effective since
July 1, 1982, the N.C. Child Passen
ger Protection Law requires that all
children under age two who are
traveling with their own parents in a
family purpose vehicle be restrained
in a safety seat (required for those
under age one) or a seat belt.
But until this year, the penalty for
violations was only a warning ci
tation. _
That changed July 1, when the law
called for a fine of up to $10. That
plus court costs can raise the total
cost for violators to nearly $50, the
cost of many safety seats
Despite the lack of punitive bite
during the law’s first two years, an
increasing number of North Carolin
ians have been heeding it, according
to accident data analysis performed
at the University of North Carolina
Highway Safety Research Center in
Chapel Hill.
More and more children who have
been in accidents were restrained at
the time, said Bill Hall, a research
associate at the center who was
involved in the research.
“The number of restrained chil
dren under age two increased from
16 percent in 1979 to 57 percent
during the first three months of
1984,” Hall said. “Even among
children ages two to five, who are
not covered by the law but who have
been the target of education and
publicity efforts, the rate increased
from five percent to 26 percent."
During that period, statistical pro
jections-indicate that 48 children
should have died or suffered serious
injuries among those under ages two
who were restrained when involved
in accidents.
But the actual number was only
17, with two deaths and 15 injuries
Those statistics indicate that since
1982 the use of child restrints has
been responsible for preventing be
tween nmeFn^TXTfeaths and be
tween 15 and 20 serious injuries
among those children in the age
group covered by the law," Hal said
The reduction has been especially
significant in terms of preventing
deaths, he said.
“The projections suggest that the
number of injuries was reduced by
about half,” he said, "but the num
ber of fatalities could have been as
high as 15.
"In overall terms of fatality pre
vention. restraints perform impress
ively. Of the 101 deaths among
children under age six since 1979
where restraint use was able to be
determined-only five were in safety
seats or belts
"And in three of those cases,
investigators found the restraint
systems were not used properly. The
other two were described as un
survivable accidents."
Hall said that other research at
the centeKhas showed that improper
use of restraints was robbing many
families of their benefits.
One recent studv. he said, found 75
percent of all safety seats installed
improperly, and other problems
have been caused by incorrect use of
the harness and shield
"The use of restraint systems has
produced an overall 80 percent
reduction in fatal and serious in
juries," he said. "That means that,
for every 100 children killed or
injured, at least 80 would have been
spared if they had been restrained
"But improper use severely re
duces the effectiveness of safety
seats.'’
Still, any res^int helps. Addi
tional research at the center ex
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amined severe and fatal injuries to
children under age four and found
safety belts alone were 59 percent
effective, improperly used safety
seats 48 percent effective and pro
perly used safety seats 81 percent
effective in reducing those injuries.
Col Edwin C. Guy. director of the
Governor's Highway Safety Pro
gram. w hich funds the center's child
restraint promotion efforts, said the
findings would spur more action.
“I have been very excited about
the progress of the child restraint
program,” Guy said, “and much
encouraged by the effort across the
state by volunteers to run loaner
programs and promote the use of
safety seats
' I hope to obtain legislation to
raise to age five the children
covered by the law ”
A toll-free information service
called the "Tot Line" -provides in
formation about the law. child safety
seats and loaner programs 'which
provide for rental of seats m many
localities) and assistance, pn start
ing such services. Persons interest
ed can call 1-800-672-4527 in North
Carolina between 8 a m and 5 p m
weekdays.
Allen ( renshaw and Kimberly Barringer were recently crowned Mr. and
Mrs. Wilson Heights Church of.fiod. Kimberly is the daughter of Willie
and Mary Barringer. Asim is the son of Kosetta ( renshaw The first and
second runners-ups for Miss Wilson Heights were Yaashica Belton and
Courtney Tyson, respectively. Priies weregiven to the winners. They
were stock in America U.S. Savings Bonds ( Photo By Divine
Reflections;_____
Rev. Berlin Jenkins Will Lead New
Life Baptist Church Revival Services
Rev. Danna K. Martin and his
congregation at New Life Baptist
Church will observe their annual
revival services July 8-13. The
theme is "Pressing Toward The
Mark."
The speaker for the week will be
Rev. Berlin Jenkins, the minister at
Jerusalem Missionary Baptist
Church (Gary, IN). According to
Martin, the guest speaker is a na
tionally known gospel preacher, .
well-known recording artist and an
evangelistic lectirer.
Jenkins and his wife, Jerline,
manage a mail order ministry
They’ve sold over 700,000 tapes in
the past 10 years. The couple also
conducts a food service for people
who qualify far government sub
Rev. Danna Martin
.Minister, New l.lfe
sidy.
Jenkins is a board member of the
State and National Baptist Con
ventions. He initial!^ pastored First
Rev. Berlin Jenkins
.....Revival leader
Creator Christian Unity Baptist
Church in Robbins, IL
The pastor, who serves on the
National Baptist SundalSchool Con
gross, will preach on radio station
WQCC, Sunday, 3 4 pm. His mes
sage will be “You Can Be An
Overcomer.”
At the revival services, people will
be able to purchase tapes and
albums featuring Jenkins, accord
ing to Martin He feels everyone
should hear the inspiring messages
which Jenkins brings forth
through singing and preaching.
Recalling when he first met
Jenkins, Martin said It was in
Detroit "It was at the National
Baptist Convention in Mil," he
commented. "1 had heard a tape Just
released called “Losii* But Not
Losing Out,” featuring Dr. Jen
kins
See NEW LIFE On Page 1A