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Talmadge McDow . .Assistant principal McDow To Compete For Alpha “Man Of Year” By Loretta Manago Post Managing Editor First, Talmadge McDow was selected by members of his fraterni ty, Alpha Phi Alpha, as the Beta Nu Lambda chapter’s “Man of the Year.” That recognition alone was a great honor for McDow, an assist ant principal at Myers Park High School. Little did McDow know the honor given him would only be the first of a series of titles he would receive and by the conclusion of the fraternity's southeastern regional conference, he would be in competition for the national title of Alpha “Man til the Year.” Having won the local title in the latter part of last year, McDow went on to become the state and regional “Man of the Year" recipient. Being a three-time winner, McDow is a bit overwhelmed by the utcarrauee-bf tifets. ^l have te admit that I am both surprised and elated that I have come this far. And, honestly, I admit that I didn’t really feel that 1 would win.” However, seeing that he has come as far as he has, McDow has no intentions of stopping now. He will be representing the southeast re gion when the fraternity has its national conference in July in Washington, D.C. McDow explained that the cri F the Year” on all idual's service to lly, statewide and is service to the the church. ^ _ uw’s life or any of ” ^j|e three areas and it’s clear why McDow was chosen as the local, state and regional winner. A life member of Alpha Phi Alpha, McDow has served both as presi dent and secretary of the organiza tion. Presently, he is the chairman of the ritual committee. Whatever task he assumes in the fraternity, he displays enthusiasm and support. The 1985 Alpha Luau was one such event. McDow was recognized by his fraternity brothers for his efforts there as he sold the most tickets to the affair. In the community, McDow serves on the board of directors of Hope Haven; he is the financial secretary of the University Park Community Organization. He has served as the past immediate chair man of the advisory board of the Employee Assistance Program of the. Chiarlotte-Mecklenburg School System. Presently, McDow is on the board of directors of the. Charlotte Council on Alcoholism In the local alumni chapter of Livingstone College, McDow is chaplain. But his work does not stop there. McDow is also Involved at Grace AME Zion Church. He is chairman of the board of stewards, a member of the board of the Christian Education committee and president of the Laymen’s Council, as well as president of the “Do Something About It" club. A lifetime educator, McDow is a graduate of Livingstone College where he earned his B.S. degree and Marshall University where he earned his M.S. degree. McDow has also received an M.S. degree in administration from UNCC. a_ \ W, ♦ ' * ’ .* - • • .« ^ ■ . SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS '■•••••••••••••••••••••••••••a#*#**###*#********, Croom Concerned About National Defense By Audrey C. Lada to Port Staff Writer Milton Croom, a Raleigh-baaed business owner, is among the 10 Democratic candidates vying for the U.S. Senate nomination. Croom is president of Cal-Tooe Paints, Inc., and has a degree in chemical engineering. He chaired the N.C. Peace Through Strength organization and fought against the nuclear freeze resolution in the N.C. State Legislature. He is a former member of the Employment Securi ty Commission of NC and the planning board of Knightdale, NC. Croom explains why he is running for the Senate: “I have been con cerned about the Soviet drive for world domination and the dangers to our country since I was a sopho more in college. This danger, which once appeared remote, is steadily increasing and reaching truly alarming proportions. I have long wondered at the failure of our poli ticians 4o address this threat. My campaign wiU be for a national defense and economic mobilization necessary to keep our nation strong.” Following are his comments on a variety of issues: Milton Croo m .Endorses war on drugs GOVERNMENT ROLE IN JOBS. "Government must ensure that long term, low interest credit is avail able for production. The tax struc ture should also favor production. Government must also ensure that infrastructure such as cheap energy production and transmission, water Clubs Directory Available The 1986 revised edition of the Directory of Clubs and Organiza tions in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County is now on sale at the Char lotte Main Library and all 17 branches. More than 1,300 local organiza tions - everything from Agnes Scott Alumnae to Zonta - are listed, giving a contact name or address for each. Organizations are listed alpha betically and cross-indexed by spe cial interest groups. Thus it is easy to locate all neighborhood organiza tions, garden clubs, political organizations, or singles groups. The Directory was compiled by the reference staff of the Library, and published with funding from the Friends of the Public Library. The cost of the Directory is just $10 when purchased at any Library. Copies may also be ordered directly from the Friends of the Library, P. O. Box 220017, Charlotte. N.C. 28222, for $12 postpaid. In addition, a full set of com puterized mailing labels for all organizations listed in the Direc tory is available for purchase from the Friends for just $45. For more information, call the Charlotte Library Public Relations Office, 336-2074. Election Office Open House Everyone is invited to an open house at the new Mecklenburg County Election Office location, 741 Kenilworth Avenue, Suite 202, Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Carla E. DuPuy, chairman of the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners, will cut the rubbon at the new 6,000 square foot faci lity at noon. Business will be conducted as j usual, so if you need to register to vote, or to change your address or party affiliation, you will be able to Sponsors Needed ■ .The Charlotte- Gym-Elite Booster dub is seeking sponsors for the U.S. Gymnastics Federation's boys re gional finals which will be held at Central Piedmont Community Col lege May 16-18. The gymnastics event is the only competition in the Southeast that is sanctioned by the U.S.G.F. in association with qualifying for the U.S. Olympic Gymnastics team. The booster club is raising money through in dividual and business donations, ticket and program sales, and program advertising to help offeet the estimated $20,000 cost of the event. For more information, write the Charlotte Gym-Elite Booster Club, 4710 Park Road, Charlotte, N.C. 28209. Malpractice Rates The North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians (NCAFP) has asked Insurance Commissioner, James E. Long, to call a pdfclic bearing to review Medical Mutual’s rate Increase (medical malpractice insurance) for family physicians delivering babies in North Caro lina. If the commissioner does not call for a public hearing, the NCAFP is prepared to begin pro ceedings requesting a hearing and judicial review, as provided by North Carolina law. In a telephone survey conducted on March 13, the NCAFP discovered that only 13 percent of thAJamily physicians delivering babietf'were affected by Medical Mutual's latest amendment to their rate increase Tiling. This leaves 87 percent of the FP-OBs to be re-classified with an annual premium of more than 823,000 (up from $4,800). Already 32 family physicians have informed Medical Mutual that they will no longer deliver babies be cause they cannot afford the in creased premiums and they cannot pass this cost on to their patients. The Academy feels that something must be done to preserve the OB portion of family medicine. Many families prefer prenatal care given by their family doctors. That cheioe is now being taken away from the prospective mothers of North Carolina. In addition, many pro spective mothers will have no aeceaa \ to prenatal care if the family doctors in rural areas stop delivering babies SPRING 18 HERE So start freah with a new subscription to The Charlotte Post. For only $17.70 have the Poet delivered to your door every week for a year Call *70-0490 to subscribe. do so during the open house. Also, sample ballots and absentee ballots will be available. The Election Office will be open each Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., through April 26. Park and enter at the rear of the building. management, transportation systems, etc., are built so that entrepreneurs have the proper basis to grow and produce. The proper function of government is to ensure the proper climate for our farms and industry to flourish." TAX REFORM. “I favor a tax structure to encourage productive investment and technological in novation in our farms and indus try. A structure tax (sic) should also discourage non-productive activity such as speculation, gambling casinos and so forth. The flat tax will not do this.” SOCIAL PROGRAMS. "National social programs have been harmful particularly in that they have contributed to the breakup of the family. We must adopt policies that strengthen the nuclear family.” LINE-ITEM VETO. “I believe firmly in our Constitutional system of government and the Constitutio nal separation of powers. The line item veto would weaken the power of the purse granted to Congress by the Constitution and would weaken separation of powers between execu tive and legislative branches of government.” SPACE PROGRAM. “An aggres sive space shuttle and space program helps our citizens eco nomically and morally The scienti fic and technological spinoffs are crucial to increased economic productivity and a rising standard of living. The optimism and sense of national purpose kindled by the "Man on the Moon" program should be rekindled today with the launching of a colonization program for the moon and Mars.” FARM PROBLEMS. "To put our nation's farmers back on their feet requires long term, lower interest credits, debt reorganization, and the farmer must get a price for his product to generate farm income. I endorse a policy of 90 percent of parity (farmers’ cost of production) to generate that income. This would cost the consumer virtually nothing in the short term. It would go a long way to reducing costly government subsidy programs, and it is the least expensive food policy in the long term." BALANCED BUDGET. "Drama tically increasing production arid thereby rebuilding our tax base is the only serious approach to generating the wealth to pay for defense and other necessary pro grama, and reduce the deficit at the same time.” HEALTH CARE. “TTie number one health criaia is AIDS. An estimated two million Americans are carrying the virus and many are spreading it unknowingly. To stop this epidemic we must imple ment standard public health measures: a national screening and quarantine program; general improvement in diet, sanitation, and medical care to increase resistance to disease; and a crash effort to find a cure. “We must consider measures to protect the individual against the impact of catastrophic illness. And with insurance rates doubling or more within a year, corrective steps may have to be taken to protect our citizens." OTHER ISSUES. "A crash pro gram for the Strategic Defense Initiative is and must be our number one national priority. The SDI is the only program that could neutralize the large and growing Soviet military advantage. “Second, I endorse a total war on drugs. I will work tirelessly to eradicate this terrible scourge from our society. I believe it crucial to stop drug money laundering by banks, and I will sponsor legislation to make such activity a felony.” Croom also supports increased spending for education, low interest student loans, stable Social Security benefits, and increased funding for medical care programs for the elderly. He is a member of the American Legion. V.F.W., Amvets, Retired Officers Association, Navy League of U.S., Raleigh Executives Club, Raleigh Chamber of Com merce, Durham Chamber of Com merce, and Capital City Club. SAVE LOTS OF GREEN... BY SHOPPING THE POST AM OMtatonoi&AaroGraWlom'N£ CARL,TH£*S Ana‘ unknown, hliedga Count* Alabama. 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