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Satlg (Ear Hrrl = Police Roundup Police Arrest Student For Embezzlement A student employee at UNC Student Stores was arrested last week for embez zling $2,985 from the register of the textbook section of the store. William Patrick Bone 111, a senior biology major from Elm City, was arrested Thursday and charged with embezzlement, police reports state. He was released on a written promise to appear in court. ' “Student Stores called us and report ed that they were having money embez zled,” said Lt. Archie Daniel, the UNC police officer who handled the case. Daniel said that books were being scanned at the book buy-back section and that money was being reported as paid to people with bogus identification numbers. He said an employee was pocketing the money. John Jones, director of Student Stores, said management discovered traces of embezzlement through an audit. “In general, we routinely audit the paperwork associated with employ ees,” Jones said. “We determined through auditing that there was some thing we should investigate.” ; Bone refused to comment about the -case Monday. Daniel said Bone was the only per son involved in the case. “It was an iso lated incident.” University Friday, Oct. 27 ■ A Pittsboro resident reported that someone stole a watch from his book bag at about 5:15 p.m. at Woolen Gym. The man said he placed his watch in jiis bookbag near the court where he played basketball for a few minutes. J According to police reports, no sus pects were seen near his bag. The watch is valued at S7O. City Sunday, Oct. 29 . ■ Chapel Hill police arrested James sj. Goolsby, 29, of 124 Fidelity St. in Carrboro for possessing heroin and drug paraphernalia. - Reports state that Chapel Hill Police Department’s narcotics officers observed Goolsby attempting to inject heroin into his arm. Goolsby was pleased on a written promise and was scheduled to appear in court on Oct 30. I' ■ Sarah Ann Trogdon, 19, of 1202 IjJ. Greensboro St., was arrested by Chapel Hill police for possession with tritent to sell heroin and cocaine, as well as possessing drug paraphernalia. -J She was arrested on West Franklin Street, reports state. • Reports also state that narcotics investigators found three gram bags of powder cocaine and seven dosage units of heroin, as well as numerous items of drug paraphernalia on Trogdon. ' Trogdon was released on a written promise and was scheduled to appear in Court on Oct. 30. ■ Shawn Edward Barber, 23, was arrested by Chapel Hill police for assaulting a female. e f Barber, of 507-B Craig St., was arrest ed at his residence, reports state. Barber is being held at Orange Countyjail and awaits a Nov. 5 court date. • ■ Carrboro police arrested Rodney Chris Perry, 42, of 3433 Mount View Road for driving under the influence of alcohol and assault on a female. ; Perry, was arrested at the comer of James and Queen streets, reports state. ' Perry was released on a written promise and was scheduled to appear in (Jourt on OcL 30. • ■ A suspect reportedly scratched obscenities onto the trunk of a 1999 Crown Victoria Chapel Hill police car at Carver Street and McMasters Street in Chapel Hill. Reports state that the car was last known secure at 12:15 a.m. and was reported damaged at 1:05 a.m. J There are no suspects in the case. ‘ ■ Carrboro police arrested Jerry Lewis Grady, 42, of 1107 Dawson Road in Chapel Hill, for armed robbery and two counts of first-degree burglary. ; Reports state that Grady stole a S3OO leather coat and six dollar bills from the victim. Grady was being held at Orange Countyjail in lieu of a $5,000 secured bond and was scheduled to appear in dourt on OcL 30. Saturday, Oct. 28 ■ At 5:02 a.m., Chapel Hill police responded to ah armed robbery at the McDonald’s on 409 W. Franklin St ; Reports state that the suspect entered the store and demanded money, threat ejiing employees that he had a weapon. ; The suspect reportedly stole nothing and ran out of the store on foot toward Rosemary Street The case is under fur ther investigation. Students Don Candidate Costumes By Loren Clemens Staff Writer Presidential candidates were on cam pus Monday night, if only in spirit The Dialectic and Philanthropic Societies sponsored a debate in New West Hall between three candidates, portrayed by members of the Young Democrats, the College Republicans and the Tar Heel Libertarians. Each of the students representing a candidate was introduced and then remained in his role throughout the debates. Justin Johnson played Republican candidate George W. Bush, Matt Jones played Democratic candi date A1 Gore, and Russ Helms played Libertarian candidate Harry Brown. Tales of no liar Heel Undead ICMCBASHIOIIS —I IARGUWNT OVER I SHU RETURNING WOMAN LEADS TO |BHMia IHUg. mMI| EKES* __ COMMTS SUICIDE ON HIGHWAY fl" " J 7 j 1 "H BRIDGE s' \ / Jf (35/ A Asheville \ V | 1 CAROpNAV STUDENTS SNATCH BODY! \ J FROM GRAVE FOR USE IN LOCAL MAN DIES. WANTS \ u/ ,. \ A MEDICALEXPBUMFJfTS 75-ACRE FOREST LEFT \ 9 fAFST PUBUC FEDBLAL UNTOUCHED RY OWNERS \ f 4 EXECUTION NOD IN DOWNTOWN WHMRtGTON DTH/ERICA STEVENSON By Kelly Phillips and Crista Whitman Staff Writers There is fright beyond Franklin Street on Halloween, and scares more chilling than midterm exams surround college campuses throughout the state. Spanning from a mansion on the coast to a bridge in the mountains, North Carolina has a rich tradition of ghost sto ries, legends and supernatural tales. Chapel Hill - Shot By Cupid's Arrow Many people are haunted by the memory of their college sweetheart, but few lovers take the form of a ghost inhabiting the place of their past romantic rendezvous. Legend has it that Peter Dromgoole attended UNC-Chapel Hill in 1831 and fell hard for a girl named Fanny. Police Haunt Franklin For a Happy Halloween By Phil Perry Staff Writer Law enforcement officials will be out in full force tonight as Franklin Street endures its yearly Halloween barrage of costumed revelers. Chapel Hill interim Police Chief Gregjarvies said Franklin Street would be closed from Mallette Street to Raleigh Street and there would be about 260 officers on hand keeping things safe. “The key for us is to keep the area Marchers Protest Domestic Violence By Theresa Chen Staff Writer The Franklin Street post office pro vided a stage for Judy Woodall as she sang, spotlighted by street lamps, for participants in the third annual March for Justice on Monday night. “Start anew orbit around anew sun, start anew way around an old one,” she sang. Woodall’s performance of the song “Burning of the Flame,” which she wrote for the event, marked the end of the night’s effort to raise awareness about domestic violence and the plight of those who must bear abuse in silence. “We need to create some new path ways in our fives,” said Woodall, the for University & City The three mock candidates began the debate with a three-minute speech out lining their platforms to the audience of DiPhi senators and visitors. In addition to displaying their knowledge of their candidates’ policies and records, the stu dents also attempted to mimic the per sonal speaking characteristics of the three candidates. Johnson emphasized Bush’s idea that the tone of the nation needed changing and hit on the candidate’s major plat forms of Medicare and Social Security reform. “The role of the president is not to craft the details of legislation, but to have clear policy, vision, a goal and peo ple under you to carry it out," Johnson said. She was drop-dead gorgeous, literal ly - her devoted lover Peter died defending her honor when he took a bullet in a duel with a jealous man attempting to court Fanny. The shoot-out took place just outside Chapel Hill at Piney Prospect near Gimghoul Casde, the spot of Fanny and Peter’s frequent secret meetings. In a state of panic, Peter’s murderer dug a shallow grave, threw him in, pulled a bloodstained rock over the mound and never spoke of the deadly battle. Oblivious to Peter’s death, Fanny waited in vain for his return to Piney Prospect and eventually died of a bro ken heart. But death didn’t part this insepara ble couple, who is said to still lurk on the rocks of Piney Prospect in hopes of that’s closed off on Franklin Street free from alcohol, flammable materials and weapons,” Jarvies said. Jarvies said that the last couple of years there were between 40,000 and 60,000 people out enjoying the Halloween scene, but this year he expects fewer people. “We anticipate (the crowd) will be a little smaller than the last couple of years because it’s on a Tuesday,” Jarvies said. See HALLOWEEN, Page 4 mer chairwoman of the Orange County Commission for Women. “We need to develop alternatives to violence.” Usually held by the Commission for Women, this year’s March for Justice was a combined effort including the Women’s Center, the Orange County Family Violence Prevention Center and the Orange County Rape Crisis Center. The collaboration helped increase this year’s turnout, said Hudson Fuller, board chairwoman for the Family Violence Center. “All the agencies (got) involved because we all see (domestic violence) on a day-to-day basis," she said. “The turnout is at least twice as many people as we’ve had in Hillsborough." Nearly 60 men, women and children Jones, frequently moving out from behind the podium to be closer to his audience, emphasized the Democratic Party’s platform of social issues and out lined the ways in which his administra tion would work with the nation’s eco nomic success. “Because we’ve become so prosper ous, we do have a responsibility to the future,” Jones said. Helms used his opening speech to reiterate the Libertarian Party’s goal of minimizing federal control over indi vidual citizen’s fives. “I want to give you, the American people, the chance to five your fife the way you see fit,” Helms said. After questions from the audience, the rest of the students were given the one last romantic encounter. Charlotte - Creepy Cadaver The ghost of Louise - which is said to haunt Chambers Hall at Founders College in Charlotte - wasn’t exactly dying to get into medical school. But legend says that’s where she ended up. Grave-robbing medical students stole Louise’s body t* use as a cadaver. Louise is rumored to eternally walk the halls of Chambers Hall, trapped in a state of unrest after being removed from her resting place. Greensboro - Eternally Late Since 1923, the spirit of Lydia has been trying to hitch a ride home from the U.S. 70 underpass in Greensboro. Seen waving frantically on the side of the highway in a white gown, it is said DTH FILE PHOTO| Revelers dance on Franklin Street last year during Halloween. Chapel Hill police are gearing up to prepare for this year's festivities. huddled together on the cold fall evening in front of the Women’s Center, located at 210 Henderson St., as they waited to march single file up the two blocks to the post office, their miniature flashlights piercing the growing dusk. “(We have the flashlights) because there is something to commemorate,” said Milan Pham, county staff liaison to the commission, as she trekked behind the line. “We want people to know that the commission for women exists." Raising awareness and giving a voice to those who are silent out of fear made the march invaluable, said computer consultant Dan Coleman of Chapel Hill. “When some people are being vic- See MARCH, Page 4 chance to present their own views on the proceedings. Some students felt some of the speeches were too emotionally based. “I would hope that people could make it more philosophical,” Johnson said. But students did not necessarily arrive at the debate with their selection of candidates already made. “I arrived undecided, and I’m leaving undecided," said John Paul Igoe, a sophomore who regularly attends DiPhi debates. “But if there is any time to voice your opinion, it is during the election.” The University Editor can be reached at udesk@unc.edu. vers into offering her a ride. According to legend, the young hitch hiker asks to be taken to an address in High Point, saying she is anxious to get home from a dance in Raleigh. But when the driver approaches the driveway, the girl vanishes. Inquiries surrounding the ghosdy appearance often lead drivers to the door of the Lydia’s supposed home, and the occupants give visitors an explana tion that sounds chillingly familiar. Lydia died in a car crash at the U.S. 70 underpass many years ago, returning from a dance in Raleigh. Asheville - Bridge Over Car Trouble Tragedy often sparks a domino effect See HAUNTINGS, Page 4 FSHHb ■MI wtr.E ip _ Sgr? : t W| 00k A or .r r - _ JS/ % K J vfc JwHki DTH/BRENT CLARK Melissa McCullough (left) of Durham and Emily West of Carrboro show their support at the March for Justice on Monday night. Tuesday, October 31, 2000 Case Looks At Finance Reform A coalition of groups and citizens presented its case for campaign finance reform to a superior court judge. By Penelope Deese Staff Writer RALEIGH - A superior court judge heard arguments Monday from a coali tion striving to reform the state’s cam paign finance system, claiming it creates a disadvantage for less-wealthy candi dates. About 60 people, including public office seekers previously defeated in elections by opponents with larger cam paign chests, crowded into the small courtroom to hear the case, Royal v. State of North Carolina. The coalition, represented by former N.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice James Exumjr., said creating a fund for candidates with inadequate financial resources would enable them to be more prepared for competition with wealthier opponents. District Attorney Norma Harold, who was representing the state, said individual wealth is not something under government control and does not create a specific barrier to anyone run ning for office. “We’re talking about whether there is a constitutional obligation in the state of North Carolina to provide funding for these campaigns," Harold said, claiming such an obligation does not exist But Greg Luke, assistant to Exum and a representative of the National Voting Rights Institute, said the reform would allow more citizens to run for office. “It makes the system more fair by raising the floor of opportunity,” Luke said. A study conducted by Democracy South, a Chapel Hill-based organization that examines campaign financing, revealed that the candidate in contested races who spent the most money won 93 percent of the time. Luke said the state needed to take arpnn tp rlnsq tjip finanrial gap jjj cfap> elections. “If there’s an essential part of die eie'ctiotrprtitess;-‘attd ; fi!Hding is, then the state is responsible for that,” he said. Luke also said the N.C. General Assembly’s refusal to pass an earlier bill for campaign finance reform reflected its own interests instead of the need to help candidates with fewer financial resources. “I, myself, am reluctant to bite the hand that feeds me,” he said. One plaintiff, Aileen Ford of Shelby, had lost two elections for a General Assembly seat to opponents with much larger monetary resources. When Ford ran for the first time in 1996, she spent $5,000 on her cam paign. Her opponent, by contrast, spent nearly $40,000. In her second attempt in 1998, she raised more than $20,000 but was defeated by a candidate who raised about $60,000. “To be visible, you need money,” Ford said. “And it’s about money no matter what level you’re on.” The reform, which could cost tax payers an estimated sl2 million a year, also would require that recipients raise a certain amount of money beforehand to prove they have initial support. The candidates also would be subject to spending and contribution limits. N.C. Superior Court Judge Howard E. Manning continued the case until next week but ended the hearing by describing the possible future of cam paign financing. “Every (candidate’s) gonna have a chicken in each pot, but some people are going to have a fine white wine and caviar in their pot as well.” The State & National Editor can be reached atstntdesk@unc.edu. 3
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