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At only nine years of age,
Shanese McCain already knows how
important it is for a young lady to
combine beauty with brains. As
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worried about such technicalities.
MH1 let my Mommy drive It until I
turn 16,” she reasons.
Her mother, Denise McCain, is her
favorite person. Shanese admits,
"She’s there when I need her."
Caprice Byrd is her' best friend.
“Her mother and my mother are
beat friends, so we get to spend a lot
of time together,” she explains.
Other special people in her book
are her grandparents, Mr. Frank
and Mrs. Edith Hampton and Mr.
David and Mrs. Marie Grier.
Shanese's teacher, Ms. Norwood,
rates high with her also. Says
Shanese, “She makes us laugh.
When she talks, she rhymes."
See SHANESE On Page 4A
es New Milestone
With Dismissal Of Bankruptcy Case
By Jalyne Strong
Post Staff Writer
"The Court's dismissal reaf
firms my belief that the Charlotte
community will support a commun
ity-oriented newspaper such ag The
Post,” asserts publisher Bill John
son. He refers to the March 35, IMS
dismissal of a Chapter XI Bank
ruptcy case the newspaper com
pany filed in September, 1975.
Since Monday the 25th, media
reports have given the particulars
concerning The Charlotte Post's
proud exit from Bankruptcy Court
after six and one half years. The
occurrence signifies that the news
paper is now solvent enough to
handle its financial responsibilities
without legal protection.
“The Post has reached a new
milestone,” Johnson expressed.
Back in September of 1978, four
years after Johnson took ownership
of the newspaper, due to working
capital difficulties and on the ad
vice of attorney D. Q. Martin, The
Charlotte Post filed under Chapter
XI erf the United^ State* Bgnkrupf
170,000. The bankruptcy action pro
tected the newspaper company and
alloted it needed time to work out
payment arrangements with credi
tors.
It was at this point that Johnson
and Martin, attorney with The Post
since 1973, formed a stronger al
liance. Their purpose to establish
the newspaper on a sound financial
base.
Martin remember that in 1978, “I
did believe in the newspaper. I saw
the support in the community and
knew Bill Johnson was so tenacious
that he would never give up.”
Today Martin tells, "I’m very
proud to be associated with one of
the few successful Chapter XI
cases.”
He also discloses that U.S. Bank
ruptcy Court Judge Marvin Wooten
was instrumental in the advanta
geous outcome of the action. "Judge
Wooten deserves a lot of credit,”
Martin admits. “He did everything
he could within the framework of the
law to keep the Post going."
“The reason we did the things we
did was because of the efforts The
Post made on its own to get its
financial house in order,” claims
Judge Wooten. He says, "It was the
law, the owner of the newspaper,
Attorney D. G. Martin <r) congratulates publisher Bill
Johnson (c) inside the Federal District Court in
Charlotte, shortly after The Charlotte Post newspaper
was officially dismissed from Chapter XI bankruptcy
Law. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Marvin Wooten (I) looks
on. (Photo By Bernard Reeves)
ana me attorney which insured the
continuation of this important in
stitution of the community.”
About the Chapter XI Bankrupt
cy proceedings, Judge Wooten ex
plains, "When properly instituted
and used, it serves as a significant
benefit to correct and rectify fi
nancial problems. It allows suffi
cient breathing time to continue a
viable operation. ” In the case of The
Charlotte Post, the action was suc
cessful and Wooten mentions, "It
benefits all concerned, the creditors,
owners and the general public.”
Johnson purchased The Charlotte
Post in 1974 from then owner Gar
land Atkins. After paying the ask
ing price of $50,000 with a govern
ment guaranteed loan, Johnson
found that he was left with insu
fficient working capital and mount
ing bills by 1978.
Since filing for protection from the
Courts, he concentrated on increas
ing advertising sales and revenue,
collecting on past due accounts and
efficient management. Johnson
maintains, “I view my responsi
bility, as publisher of The Post, is to
develop a community-oriented
weekly newspaper that will re
present this community with dignity
and professionalism.”
Garland Atkins, previous owner of
The Post, who states he’s kept up
with the paper over the years, has
noticed its improvements. Currently
publisher with the Herald Publish
ing Company in Kings Mountain,
Garland says, “It’s a good paper and
Bill Johnson has done a real good
job. He should be well respected in
the community.
“He has taken the paper and
proved it,” Garland continues,
admitting, "It’s a lot bigger than
when we owned i* ”
Congressman Alex McMillan Presents
Copy Of Congressional Record ToTeamer
Lninng the 60th anniversary
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Bwor* t Om Nlatii District, Hmm «f Rcprcscat
toward* educational excellence fw ike nee* u^1>m
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(Photo By Poolor'i Portrait Studio)
ann Knnwje<U|e. a special anointing
has been placed upon the school and
the church, The Cosmopolitan Com
munity Chtrch, postered by Rov.
T earner
A special service in honor of 6r.
Tawner was held with guest speak
er Dr. Virginia Witherspoon
Gerald, Christian Minister* Director
of Morgans
During the program and procla
mation, honor was also given to Dr
Teamer't wife, Jtdia Teener, who
has been a faithful companion
throughout the years. The former
Julia Ann McKaight la also vice
prasklaat of the Teamer Religious
. and Education Enterprises, lac."
News of The Post’s dismissal from
Bankruptcy Court is a meaningful
occurrence, according to Wes Co
rothers, commercial loan officer of
NCNB. In 1978, Corothers, working
with D. G. Martin, became re
sponsible for arranging a repayment
schedule with The Post's creditors.
“The dismissal is significant be
cause we need good black business
es in the Charlotte area,” he
states.. “The Charlotte Post pro
vides a needed service and pro
vides that service well ”
When the question of the viability
of the newspaper arose in 1978,
Corothers remembers, "We were
cautious, understandably. But Bill
Johnson was sure that the idea
would work and his determination,
with D.G.’s wise consul, were the
main reasons for the successful
outcome of the action
"The plan worked," Corothers
notes, "and it insures that The
Charlotte Post will maintain con
tinuity, stability and longevity in
meeting the needs of the black
community."
With Johnson's perseverance and
the assistance of other significant
persons, nevertheless, the success
ful outcome of this chapter in the
continuance of The Charlotte Post is
greatly owed to the black com
munity It serves
Unanimously all interviewed were
greatly appreciative of Charlotte's
black populace who have supported
the “Voice of the Black Com
munity" faithfully over the year*.
Beginning with Johnson, who stated,
"The Post has come a long way
since 1974 because of the commit
ment of dedicated employees and
the enthusiastic support of this
community, both the reading public
and the local businesses.”
Martin adds, "The dismissal sig
nals that The Charlotte Post has
support from the community and
gets strength from Its readers and
advertisers."
Garland, presently running seven
weeklies in Cleveland County,
rentes, "I think that Charlotte!*
Mack community is growing rapidfy
and strong economically so the
newspaper has a good future
As for the future,
firms, “The
further
agrees, es he ee*i
Post as "a weakly
growing influence
state of North
"WeVe been