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Page 2A - THE CHARLOTTE POST - Thursday, July 21. 1988 Dukakis Deals With Jackson Continued &om page lA. meeting that started with break fast and moved In phases through a review of the cam paign, discussion of the rift and then an agreement on a new re lationship. Hours later, Jackson said that while he would be Involved In the campaign. Dukakis must reach out to his followers as well. "Gov. Dukakis must convey to those persons that... he cares for them, that they are on his agen da. Wlien it Is all said and done, the nominee must convince peo ple," Jackson said. Both camps said speciflcs are still to be worked out now that the principals have reached agreement on what Jackson called "a relationship of sub stance and support and candor." That was something the Jack- son forces had said their leader was not getting from Dukakis In previous discussions, which were characterized as cordial but superficial. A top Jackson adviser, Ron Brown, who attended the meet ing with the candidates and with Dukakis aide Paul Brountas said that although the candi dates had met many times, "I doubt very much whether any conversation of the depth of the one held this morning" had pre- Dukakis hopes to gain Jackson supporters. vlously occurred. Jackson's close ally, Rep. Ron Dellums, D-Calif., said the agreement would give Dukakis "more credibility" with Jack son's supporters, but added, "It remains to be seen whether the people who have been turned off over the past few days can be turned on again." Dukakis was asked If his em brace of Jackson carried a risk of alienating some of the Impor tant conservative Southern swing voters that his campaign Is seeking through the selection of Bentsen. 'That never really has been a problem. It's really a question of things evolving," he replied. Jackson said he wanted "no salary, no title and no job" out of the arrangement. He said he is better off not to take a formal position because then "I would be in the employ. That's not a good role for me to play." "He Is going to be involved ac tively and fully in a way that will bring us together," said Du kakis, who praised Jackson for registering "more voters than anybody in this country." "1 want Jesse Jackson to play a major role in this campaign. I want his supporters, who are out there by the millions, to be deep ly involved in this campaign." Pledging to work for the Demo cratic ticket, Jackson did not formally endorse the Dukakis- Bentsen team, saying he still plans to place his own name in nomination for president against Dukakis. He has painted that gesture in historic terms and said his con stituents deserve to have their nominee formally entered. "When the lights come on Tues day night, our fore parents will be crying from their graves," he said. Legislator Says Southern Blacks Ignored by Jackson, Dukakis BY KENDAL WEAVER Associated Press Writer ATLANTA (AP) — A black leg islator who is a Jesse Jackson delegate from Alabama says nei ther Michael Dukakis nor Jack- son has given southern blacks their due. "Some have this myth that blacks from the North are more intelligent and cultured than blacks in the South," said state Rep. Alvin Holmes of Montgom ery. Holmes, in Interviews Sunday, complained that Jackson and Dukakis both have overlooked the South while picking blacks from other regions to fill promi nent roles at the Democratic Na tional Convention. But Holmes gave no specifics and Birmingham Mayor Rich ard Arrington, a black chosen to give a high-profile speech on the convention's final night, said he was not aware of any such re gional racial slight. Arrington, a Jackson delegate who is urging his colleagues to unify behind Dukakis, is sched uled to speak Thursday night. July 21, just prior to Sen. Bill Bradley of New Jersey in hopes of demonstrating Democratic cohesiveness for the national television audience. Arrington, fielding questions from reporters, said that if Holmes' complaint turns out to be valid, "it needs to be correct ed. It could easily be viewed as a slight. I do think that Jesse NAACP Seeks Fair Share In N.C. Politics In an effort to make statewide and congressional candidates in North Carolina more aware of the powerful presence of the black vole, the State NAACP has offered all North Carolina polit ical candidates the opportunity to sign fair share agreements, according to Dennis Schatzman, Slate NAACP executive director. "Letters to all the candidates. Republican and Democratic, went out on June 13," says Schatzman. The deadline for signing the agreements is July 28. In general, the fair share agreement asks candidates to get more blacks involved in their campaigns. Says Schatzman, "We have to remind white candi dates of the black vote and the fact that they must be mindful of it prior to two weeks before the election." Schatzman reiterates the importance of his assess ment referring to a statement made by Ken Eudy, executive di rector of the N.C. Democratic Party. For instance, says Schatzman. "Eudy said, in order to win elections in this state. Democrats have to secure 90 per cent of the black vote." The fair share agreement asks for three committments from candidates: One, to provide more management and employment opportunities for blacks in can didates' campaigns. Two, to ad vertise with black-owned media. And, three, to use black suppli ers for campaign goods and ser vices. The N.C. fair share agreement is supported by Willie Mae Car ney, (Democrat) chairman of the N.C. PAC Committee; and Emery Rann 111, (Republican) executive director of the Winston-Salem Human relations Commission. Jackson's strongest support Is In the South." Holmes, discounting the tele vised speaking roles of Arring ton and other Southern blacks, said Jackson and Dukakis looked to other regions when se lecting blacks for prominent convention eommlttee spots. 'They piek Willie Brown of Cal ifornia and Charles Rangel," Holmes, said, referring to the New York congressman. "Jesse Jackson and Michael Dukakis both have ignored blaeks in the South." He said Arrington was picked by Democratic National Com mittee Chairman Paul Kirk, not Jaekson or Dukakis, to give the Thursday night speech. Arring ton said the invitation did come from Kirk. Other Southern blacks sched uled for prime-time trips to the podium during the four-day con vention include Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young and U.S. Rep. Mike Espy of Mississippi. "Andy Young is giving the con vention welcome as host mayor," said Holmes. "That's traditional." Jackson Delegates Pleased Continued from page lA. creased funding in a Demoeratic administration. •U.S. territories such as the Vir gin Islands and Puerto Rico should have greater autonomy. •Initiate a moratorium on Inter continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) flight testing. •Support the independent and territorial Integrity of Lebanon and work to provide the security of the Persian Gulf area. •Increase federal aid to educa tion, Including more grants to middle and lower Income college students. Hughes, a former chair of the Mecldenburg Democratic Party, said the Jackson delegates were pleased with their efforts to get some of their planks through. "We found out (Tuesday) morn ing that we probably would win," adding that most of the meas ures passed quickly. Jackson's rousing unity speech was the highlight of the conven tion, Hughes said. The address, which started al most 30 minutes late, went past the prime viewing time of the television networks. Some Jack- son supporters were nervous about the late start, but Hughes said it was worth listening to. 'The speech was wonderful," Hughes: "Jackson's speech was wonderful." she said. People were ciying in our delegation." Buck Latlimore, a delegate pledged to former can didate Albert Gore, was seen shouting in support of Jackson during the speech, Hughes said. Among the Charlotte Jackson delegates and alternates were former mayor Harvey Gantt, Mi chael Fennell, Jacqueline Ed wards, Aronul Harris, state Sen. James Richardson and Eileen Hanson. —Compiled by Jalyne Strong, written by Herb White N.C, At NAACP Nat'l Convention Continued from page lA. nls Schatzman (state executive director) and Rodney Sumler of Winston-Salem. — On behalf of the State Con ference, President Kelly M. Alex ander Jr. presented replicas of Motorola radios, the symbol of the Radiothon, to NAACP Chair man William Gibson, Dr. Benja min Hooks, executive director, Jondell Johnson, Radiothon co ordinator and Tammy Johnson, chairman, NAACP Youth Work Committee. Charlotteans who attended the Women Head Gov't What Does It Mean? "Women Heads of Local Gov ernment: What Does This Mean for Charlotte-Mecklenburg?" will be the subject of the Wednes day, August 3 meeting of the Charlotte Women's Political Caucus, to be held at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 1001 Queens Rd. Speakers will be County Com mission Chair, Carla DuPuy and Mayor Sue Myrlck. W^at does being in these posi tions mean to these women on a personal level? What does their being in these positions mean to other women? Following remarks from the speakers, there will be questions and answers from the audience. National Convention Included: Kelly Alexander Jr., State Con ference president; Veronica Al exander, Mary Peeler, Valerie Woodard, Alfred Alexander, Ricky Banks and George Dun lap. Cbe Cfjarlottc Newspaper, Inc Published Every Thursday Yearly Rate: $21.00 USPS No. 965500 For information call: 376-0496 Fran Farrer-Bradley Advertising Manager Dannette Gaither Business Manager Jackquelyn Carr Production Manager Calvin Ferguson Chief Photographer Send change of address to: The Charlotte Post P.O. Box 30144 Charlotte, NC 20230 : ' 001 A'*'*'"*/* \ - ^ 1 .. J ” ' ' ■ ■■' ' The Pi Phi chapter, Chariotte's graduate chapter, of Omega Psi Phi Inc. sponsored 32 iocal children for a week's stay at 4-H Camp In Ellerbe, NC. The camp cotmselore are composed of volunteers from Pliolo.'TONY WHtTE the sixth district of Omega Psi Phi (NC and SC). Marshall Smith, Assistant Principal of Harding High School, is the camp's director. Task Force Studies Westside Schools Continued &om page lA. make it work. The objective is not whether you prefer the mid dle school concept or the junior high. It's which one will be best for the kids on the westside as well as the southeast." Spaugh was prominent in the report as a proposed site for a magnet school for academic achievers by or before 1989-90 along with Harding. "A lot of the westside schools are underutilized." Davis said, noting that seven classrooms at. Spaugh were unused last year. Westside schools don't have the diverse enrollment of others around the county, Davis said, with most students coming from low-income families. A couple of magnet schools would change that. "1 welcome (magnet schools). I think it's a great idea," he said. "In my 33 years of teaching and my eight years here, it's been my experience that if you've got a good socio-economic and racial mix, then you've got a good school." Griffin isn't quite so sure, say ing that if westside schools got the attention and funding they deserve, there wouldn't been as great a need for magnets. "I don't think we need a school of the arts or something of that nature in a magnet school," he said. "I don't advocate a magnet school just for the sake of one for the westside. If we offer some courses at South Mecklenburg, they ought to offer it at Harding, period." HtRJTAGE PLAN" LIMITED OFFER CALL 537-5011 2 BURIAL SPACES SIDE BY SIDE SINGLE SPACE $34522 FINANCING AVAILABLE EASY TERMS NO QUALIFYING ^REDITCH^ PLANNING AHEAD IS EASY "WE CARE" SHARON 8.75% FINANCING ON SELECTED PROPERTIES SHARON MEMORIAL PARK & MAUSOLEUM HAS A FREE GIFT FOR YOU FOR LISTENING TO OUR STORY FROM OUR FOURTY SEVEN YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN DEALING WITH THESE PROBLEMS. WE HAVE DEVELOPED A RER.SONAr. PROTEGTinN r,TTTr.F WHICH CONTAINS ALL INFORMATION NECESSARY FOR ARRANGING FINAL SERVICES. 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