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2The Daily Tar HeelWednesday, March 27, 1 991 .Democratic leader McCain OBened political field for women Editor's Note: This is the third of a six-part series profiling outstanding women in North Carolina and at the University in honor of Women's His tory Month. By Kyle York Spencer Staff Writer Betty McCain speaks with a sweet sounding southern drawl that belies her outstanding drive and that contrasts well with her electric words. "Democracy is not a spectator sport," she said Monday in a telephone inter view. According to her teammates on the N.C. Democratic Party, McCain is not a spectator. She is one of the most active political players around. McCain served as the first chair woman of the N.C. Democratic Party and the first woman on the state advisory budget commission under former Gov. Jim Hunt. She has provided an inspira tional model for women across the state. McCain makes no bones about her admiration for southern women. "We are not a lot of shrinking violets," she said. "We are much more in the 5 noiia. Perhaps it was this HlSTORV admiration which drove her to become the presi- MfWTW dent f tne Democratic luyuin Women of North Caro. lina. Today, at 60, she holds leadership positions in the state's Democratic Party and on the UNC Board of Governors. According to members of her party, she is both loved and hated. When asked about her reputation, McCain responded emphatically, "One has to be a tough cookie in this line of work." But she was also quick to point out that the state Democrats are always her friends. Betty McCain grew up in a small town in Duplin County where her life resembled the one depicted in Harper Lee's famous novel, "To Kill a Mock ingbird." She says her father, the only lawyer in the town, always took "the hard cases and did what he thought was right." Her mother, who taught school in the county, was always available to help less fortunate neighbors. Today McCain remembers both her parents fondly as two of the best people she ever knew. "I saw the difference my parents' interest, hard work and kind ness made in other peoples' lives." McCain is a bom Democrat and as early as her pre-school years, the young McCain could be found mingling with her parents at state Democratic Con ventions. She spent two years at St. Mary's, a woman's college in Raleigh, before transferring to UNC, where she received her bachelor's degree. Despite her deep-rooted attachment to the South, she ventured to New York City after graduation, where she received her master's degree in music at Co lumbia University. "My father always told his children that every Southerner should go north of the Mason-Dixon line for one of their degrees because it will make you glad to be a Southerner," McCain said. McCain said she raised her two children with the same values she learned from her parents. "We've all worked together," she Bush sets National Days of Thanksgiving By Wendy Bounds State and National Editor In support of what he calls the "re markable unity" of American people during the Persian Gulf war. President Bush proclaimed April 5-7 National Days of Thanksgiving. In his proclamation, Bush encouraged the nation to fly the U.S. flag and to ring bells across the nation at 3 p.m. (eastern daylight-saving time) on April 7. "Let us pray in a special way for the innocent men, women and children ... who have suffered as a result of the conflict in the Gulf," Bush said in his March 7 proclamation. "We ... give thanks for the remarkable unity of our people throughout this conflict." The Days of Thanksgiving are a one time celebration, said Sara Emery, as sistant clerk for the White House. The president can issue a proclama tion at anytime, but usually waits for a joint resolution from Congress, Emery said. Bush, however, made the procla mation about the Days of Thanksgiving before Congress passed a joint Senate resolution calling for a "national day of prayer and thanksgiving," she said. Although U.S. Rep. Terry Sanford did not favor military action when the gulf war began, he supported the president's proclamation of the Days of Thanksgiving, said George Miller, staff assistant for Sanford. "Sanford didn't think all avenues (at the outbreak of war) had been explored vis-a-vis economic sanctions," Miller said. "But once action started, he sup ported the troops completely." U.S. Rep. David Price would wel come any chance to show his appre ciation for the troops, said his press secretary, Rachel Perry. A House resolution, similar to the Senate's, is up for a vote, but most likely will not be acted upon, Perry said. The president proclaims holidays such as Thanksgiving, Mother's Day and Memorial Day every year. r ! : ! ! 7 sT ! j $gjg3a&&is!!iea3S&m&fgm&B I 11 HI II mi ''I n II II II iP IIIIIBBii I II il ill d P Willi 1 li "Mff1 1 HI III" W "' It'll IW I Him H ' l Ml H II hi t n 111 I WlHtH 111 WWi H U fcdtf itaMtes9cJ fTbimJ Lt jib ill ii ii 111 ii J Wm Ltujrwra lkii inauiinJ! r f L... ji.uilll ujlJ l ' T'ld'T q B33329 srss m mmhmJ MhumumI LiiiiwmiiiMi & fc urn nl CZ1IZ3G - Dreaming of an advertising job in a big cityf You'll need good experience, lots of it. The Daily Tar Heel can give you that experience and help you pay your way through school at the same time. If you're interested in advertising or sales and want to get ready for the big time, come interview with us. Come by the DTH office in Suite 104 of the Student Union and pick up you application today! tHxm hi Cased Does Absolutely Absurd Prices On Famous Brands Like Reunion and Basic Elements Appeal To You? Reunion Sweaters reg. to $125 each Basic Elements Cotton Knit Shirts 2MFeir S3 reg. to $65 each Resilio Cotton Shirts 2-1Fesr S243- reg. to $65 each '3 7- 'v s.' jut ' v Reunion & Basic Elements Pants reg. to $85 each Milton's All-Cotton Flannel Shirts reg. to $25 each Royal Scott Shetland Wool Cardigans 2-lreir $ reg. to $65 each Brian McNeil Ragg Sweaters 2-1?eEr SSS reg. to $59.90 each You Can Mix & Match Any 2 Items In The 2-FER! Cutlass & Moore Sea Island Cotton Sweaters 2-ireir SS reg. to $135 each These Deals Are So Great, You 11 Brag About These Fabulous Buys Long After You Leave Carolina. Milton Really Wants To Spoil You! 163 E. Franklin Street Downtown Chapel Hill HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 10-6:30; Sunday 1-5 Betty McCain said. "And today my children are out there working to keep the vision of America in front of everybody." She rarely misses an opportunity to praise her state. She speaks of North Carolina in a proud tone that resembles the voice she uses when discussing her two granddaughters. It was in this tone that she described her fund-raising involvement on the $30 million state history museum, scheduled to open in Raleigh in 1992. The museum, among other things, will house the boots and first race car of the famous N.C. race-car driver, Rich ard Petty. It is not at all unlikely that race-car driving interests a woman as dynamic as Betty McCain, but what undoubtedly motivates her is a concern for the people of her state. When describing the benefits of the new museum, she seemed most enthu siastic about the half-million students who will pass through it every year. "It will be the best history museum in the country," McCain boasted. "And it will be a wonderful teaching tool." Educational development has been a focal point of McCain's entire career, and she has toiled relentlessly to improve the environments of North Carolina's schoolchildren. McCain has also concerned herself with a variety of social issues which she thinks can be eradicated through eco nomic development. With this in mind, she helped found a volunteer group of business people three years ago in Wil son County. "Wilson On The Move" has raised over $850,000 and encourages industries to establish their businesses in Wilson. She feels a sense of responsibility for her relatively poor county. She says she would like to turn eastern North Caro lina into a more progressive place by decreasing illiteracy, illegitimacy and other "blights on human kindness." "When you live in a community like this, you've got to get out there and work," she said. "When you start to see things happen, it's very exciting." McCain has a healthy combination of optimism and realism. She is ener getic, ambitious and unusually produc tive. When asked how she keeps track of her many projects and positions, she responded matter-of-factly. "You just do a little job and then start another," she said. "And don't look back. There is too much ahead." a.p.p.l.e.g. gets Bicentennial funding By Sarah Sumter Staff Writer Two six-week internships spon sored by the ap.p.f.e.s. program are the first student-initiated projects to receive funding from the UNC Bi centennial Observance office. The internships reaffirm the Bicentennial's mission to promote service in North Carolina, said Steve Tepper, associate general secretary of the Bicentennial Observance. One of the internships will require service work in a rural N.C. community, and the other will require service in an urban N.C. community. Tony Deifell, advising chairman fbra.p.p.I.e.s., said the funding would encourage other groups seeking money from the Bicentennial Observance. "It shows people students can do a good job and sets a precedent in terms of showing administrators and faculty members that when students are given support, they'll come up with really good ideas.' Allowing people to plan learning experiences in service was formed in the spring 1 990 to educate students and faculty about learning through com munity service. Serena Wille, summer service in ternship coordinator, said, "We want people reflecting on volunteerism, and we want people to have hands-on ex perience to complement their in-class learning." Tepper said a.p.p.l.e.s. had done an excellent job creating support for the internship program. "It's fortunate for us to get a chance to help them highlight what they do." Wille said the internship program would be a pilot program this summer. The interns will receive stipends ranging from $1,000 to $1,400 and will earn three hours of academic credit, she said. They will be doing service work involved with anything from migrant workers to homeless shelters. Interns also will be required to keep a journal, read different articles con cerning various issues, and write a final paper, Wille said. "We want to challenge the individual and make them think about issues they've never thought about." The internship is open to all Gen eral College freshmen and sophomores and to juniors in the College of Arts and Sciences. Applications are due April 3 in the Center for Teaching and Learning. Interviews will be April 4 and 5. Campus Calendar WEDNESDAY Noon: The Institute of Latin American Studies presents "Women on the Transition to Democracy: The Case of Chile" by Maria Elena Valenzuela of the Ministry of Women's Affairs, Government of Chile and visiting professor of Sociology. In 21 0 Union. 2 p.m. PC SAS session 2 is in 02 Manning until 3:15. Jose Sandoval is teaching this short course. 3 p.m. The Future of International Cooperation in the Health and Population Fields: Lecture and discussion by Dr. Charles Panneborg, the World Bank in Washington.D.C, in 1 301 Schoolof Public Health. JOB HUNT 101: Basic information on how to use the UCPPS office will be held in 306 Hanes. 3:15 p.nt. Conversion and Differences in Rhetoric of Southern Protestantism: Consequences for Cul tural Diversity by Ruel Tyson of the IRSS Southern Studies Working Group in Toy Lounge of Dey Hall. 3:45 p.m. UCPPS will hold Careering Ahead Workshop for freshmen, sophomores and juniors in 210 Hanes. 4 p.m. SPSS PC session 2 is in 02 Manning until 5:1 5 p.m. Jose Sandoval will teach this short course. "The Afrocentric Idea" by Professor Molefi Kete Asante.chairmanof Afro- American Studiesat Temple, in 104 Peabody. Sponsored by the Curriculum in AfricanAfro-American Studies. 5 p.m. Wildlife Preservation Committee will meet today in the Campus Y Lounge.. AIESEC, Association of Students Interested in Economics and Commerce, will meet in the Union. Everyone welcome. Check at Union desk for room number. FREE VEGETARIAN DINNER: Homemade meal today and every Wednesday in Gerrard Hall. Sponsored by the UNC Vegetarian Society. 5:30 p.m. The Asian Students Association will have its weekly meeting in 206 Union. An oragami demonstration and workshop will be the program. 6 p.m. The RAMS group of Alcoholics Anony mous meets tonight and every Wednesday night in Chase Dining Room B. This is an open meeting. Wesley Foundation wants to remind all its mem bers that tonight is election night, so come out and vote for the officers who will serve next year. 6:30 p.m. The Black Pre-Professional Health Society meeting in 107 Berryhill Hall. Dr. Velma Watts, Bowman-Gray; Dr. Strayhom, UNC; and Dr. Pounds, Duke present information on medical school. Voulez-vous parler francais avec La Maison Francais? Vous devrez assister a notre reunion a Lenoir Hall (North Dining Room) a 7:30. On discute -Authentic Chinese Cuisine in a contemporary and Cozy Dining Atmosphere All ABC Permits Eat in & Take Out Now Serving Sunday Buffet 12-2:30 & Sunday Dinner 4:30-10.00 Mon. - Thurs. 11 :00 am - 2:30 pm 4:30 pm -10 pm FriL 11:00 am-2:30 pm 4:30 pm-10:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm-10:30 Directly behind South Square Mall in the New BB&T Plaza 401 5 University Drive Durham, NC 27707 489-2828 des actualites, des Francais et de tout ce que vous airnez! 7 p.m. The Research Institute for the Comparative Study of Africa and Afro-America in conjunction with the Curriculum in African and Afro-American Studies presents "Black Feminism" by Professor Frances White of Hampshire College in 101 Greenlaw. 7:30 p.m. UNC Cycling Club will hold its first meeting in 1 04 Fetzer. All skill levels and all types of cyclists welcome. ITEMS OF INTEREST Attention: We are seeking donations in the form of old clothing, personal hygiene products (shoes, socks, razors, toothpaste, cambs.etc.) So give to the InterFaith Council Emergency (Homeless) Shelter. Drop sites: South Campus lobbies, Mid-Campus, North Campus Area Offices. Sponsored by Zeta Amicae. Class of 1994: Show your Pre-Bicentennial Spirit Wednesday, April 3 at Players. Tickets on sale in the Pit March 27- April 3. FREE TAX HELP! Wednesday afternoons from 3:30-5 p.m. in 222 New Carroll and April 1 and 8 from 5-7 p.m. Call 932-3361 for more information. Spon sored by MACSA. Discover Allied Health Job Opportunities at the fourth annual Allied Health Job Fair. Talk with more than 100 employees from hospitals and health care agencies oa Thursday, March 28, 1991, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Carmichael Auditorium. Sponsored by the Department of Medical Allied Health Professions. Free pizza and frozen yogurt. 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