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N.C. Democrats May Field All White Male Ticket In 1988 Elections Continued from pige u gthe Democratic leader required by party ru^ to neutral liTprtmarles. cau play a behlnd-the role tn helping nudge ” *0 or out of races. KuTS »££ jCratlc primary for governor. Z vl^P^y can act on behalf of » black Democratic candidate way they told Billy Ed Renfrew to get oil Bob Jordan's case," Butter ®eld saJ<f- “In religious circles, •{would be called a prayer meet : "The party la shrewd enough to PCTWMde people not to run when the slakes are high," he "If the Hydes and the Bennetts deckled to get behind a black candidate for statewide office. Uiat would be a signal that the Democratic Party is ready to see this problem resolved." Butter Held said. He was referring to Democratic Party leaders Wal lace N. Hyde and Bert L. Bennett ftcssure to get a black state wide candidate has been growing since 1985, when Virginia Dem ocrats engaged In some slate making and elected a white man as governor, a black man as lieutenant governor and a white woman as attorney general. But Virginia Democrats could put together a slate more easily because thevynominate their candidates In a convention, rather than by voters In a pri mary. v i In Vlrglnla U- Gov. Doug las Wilder is the only nun judicial black candidate elected statewide in the South in this century, according to the Joint Center for Political Studies in Washington. "Black candidates still have a very difficult time attracting white votes.” said Linda P. Wil liams. a senior political analyst with the center. Not enough blacks have actually run for statewide office, perceiving the difficulty in winning." North Carolina had one of the closest races for a black in the South in the 1976 Democratic primary for lieutenant govem Former Chapel Hill Mayor Ho ward N. Lee, who is black, led the primary Held but was defeated hi the runoff by then-House Speaker James C. Green, who is white. who had said he was con sidering running for secretary of state next year, said last week that he was leaning against run ning because he was starting a new business. Former Attorney General Ru fus L. Edmlsten is regarded as tne front-runner to succeed Sec retary of State Thad Eure. 88 who announced last month that he would retire. In the lieutenant governor's race, four white Democrats have a large head start on any black candidate who might enter the contest. Marlon Rex Harris, a black Fayetteville businessman, has said he is considering run ning for the post. Assembly Approves Car Law, Housing For Mentally 111 -Anyone who has bought a lem <m during the past few weeks now has someone to turn to, thanks to a law passed by the Loo-fra Assembly during the •887 session. Known as the "lemon law," leg islation went into effect October Brst which allows new car buy ers whose cars have been unsuc cessfully repaired four or more hmes for the same problem to demand a refund or a replace ment vehicle. ^New car buyers whose cars have spent at least 20 business days In the shop during a one year period can also demand a refund or a replacement vehicle. Automakers who Ignore valid ylalms can be sued for three <lmes the damages, plus attor ney’s fees. t- P1* new law covers any defects which would Impair the value of ^he vehicle to Its owner. i- Experts consider the "lemon jaw" to be one of the most slgnlf I' The N.C. General Assembly In Action _ With Rep. W. Pete Cunningham leant pieces of consumer protec tion legislation to have passed the 1987 General Assembly. The consumer protection section of the Attorney General s offices estimates that complaints about defective new cars form the sin gle largest source of complaints to the Attorney General’s office. During, the recent session, the uenerai Assembly appropriated $982,000 to fund eight group home/apartment living projects for people with long-term men tal Illness in North Carolina. The money will be used to fund start-up and operating costs for the eight projects. W. Pete Cunningham Is a North Carolina House Represen tative for District 59. In the race for superintendent of public Instruction. Rep. Bobby Etheridge, D-Hamett, is cons Id ered a strong front-runner. No black candidates have been mentioned for the post. Our Gift To You From GREAT AMERICAN FASHION - 20% OFF ANY ITEM IN THE STORE OF YOUR CHOICE. SALE OR REGULAR PRICED ITEMS NOTHPARK MALL CHARLOTTE, N.C. CHRISTMAS IS COMING! 597-8139 DECEMBER FUR SALE Victor's Spectacular Selection Of Top Quality Designer Furs Are Now On Sale At Prices Tou Won't See Again, Fox Jacket As Sfiown On Sale For Only $835.00 Others From Only $295.00 J now you can save . . . 30% to 50% There will never be a better time to buy your fur.
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