1975 Subscription Sales Competition Now Underway SEE PAGE 7 High Point THE TRIBUNAL AID Qu.iljfO-'i-d, Jb cujLidi-o-n and kcuid^tah Qo-untie^ “Tell It Like ll l>" Last Week’s Capsule by Alfred Hinson VOLUME NO. 41 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 1975 15 CENTS PIER OCPY - $5.00 PER YEAR GAINES COACH OF YEAR NATIONAL The Supreme Court has upheld the right of Congress to require that federal employees retire at age 70. This act was done much to the dismay of physicians and medical scientists who concur that age is incidental and relative to the productivity of an individual. Medical experts say that some people cease to be mentally functional while in their 40’s; while others remain mentally alert into their 80’s and thereafter. Nevertheless, federal employees are now required to retire at age 70. Atty Gen. Edward H. Levi told Congress that the late J. Edgar Hoover kept secret files of derogatory information about high governmental officials in his office during his 48 years as head of the F.B.I. It is alleged that Hoover had 164 folders in his personal file; and, on specific occasions, the derogatory information was improperly disseminated and used to the detriment of government officials. The present FBI Director, Clarence M. Kelly, is in accord with the Atty General that no secret files on specific individuals should be kept in the director’s office. An estimated crowd of 3,000 persons attended the funeral services of the Nation of Islam leader, Elijah Muhammad, last Friday. It was stated that the 77 year old Black Muslim leader died of congestive heart failure. * * ♦ STATE Powerful legislative committee chairmen have expressed their support of a $2 million state appropriation for a new Law School Building at North Carolina Central University of Durham, N.C. This appropriation will enable the school to eliminate a major deficiency of the law school's program (inadequate space) as was pointed out by the American Bar Association. Other deficiencies have also been eliminated from the program. More specifically, there has been an increase in faculty size and salaries have been increased. Miss Joan Little left Women’s Prison free on a $115,000 bond raised through a nationwide effort by groups supporting her defense. The bond was posted in Beaufort County by the Southern Poverty Law Center of Montgomery, Alabama. Miss Little, a 20 year Black, is being charged with murder in the ice-pick slaying of a Beaufort County jailer whom she alleges attempted to rape her. The trial is now set for April 14 and her whereabouts until that time will be unknown to the general public. LOCAL [GREENSBORO] The board of trustees at A&T State University voted to launch a fund raising drive to build a stadium at a cost of $1,292,000. It is proposed that $500,000 of the total construction cost will be raised through the sale of l,0OO lifetime stadium seats to alumni and friends at $50O per seat. Other funds will come from the sale of bopds and an increase in study activity fees. In the past, all of A&T’s home games were played at Memorial Stadium and a desire was expressed by A&T officials to purchase and renovate the stadium. Coach Clarence “Big- house” Gaines, Director of Athletics and coach of the Winston-Salem State Uni versity Rams has once again been honored as Coach of the Year by his peers in the CIAA. This is the sixth time that the brilliant basketball strate gist has been so honored since 1957. It is felt that one of the determining factors for this honor was the fact that Coach Gaines accom plished an almost impossi- Educational Neglect Attack Nationwide WASHINGTON, D. C The head of the National Educa- tton Association today Wed- ■Mday) reminded President Ford that “the trouble with cheap education....is that we ■ever stop paying for it.” ..President Ford was invited by NEA President Janies A. Harris to attend the Associ- •tiMi*s conference on Critical Ifsues in Education in Los Angeles in July, which will Imus on the problems of edu cational neglect. The California meeting, with more than 10,000 NEA LEADERS participating, will be a follow op to the Association’s four- tfay National Conference on Educational Neglect which ended yesterday at the Wash ington Hilton Hotel here. ..In a letter to the President, which Harris shared with con ferees yesterday, the NEA leader said: . *‘We grant that it is especi- Continued on Page 6 CIAA Tournament ^President - CIAA Bas ketball Coaches Assoc. (1972-74) *President - CIAA (1972-74) *District Chairman - NAIA (1966-1972) *lnducted into the Hall of Fame at Morgan State College (1973) *Winston-Salem Urban League Family of the Year Award (1973) *Co-Founder of Winston- Salem Youth Baseball l eague. Inc. (1960) ble task in comoiling a 17-5 record with only one starter returning from last sea son’s squad. When most people hear the name of Coach “Bighouse” Gaines, they usually think only of basketball. Because of his honor. Coach of the Year, we feel it important to look at the total man. In looking at, and honoring, the total man, we feel that the following accomplishments and involvements should be_ revealed; *Riinnor-Un in the 1975 Continued on Page 7- / Remember C.E. by Jim Campbell One of the sad aspects of coming home is that you usually learn that someone you know has passed. Upon my recent visit, I learned that C.E. Yokely had passed. I remember him and well! There are alot of teachers who do not look like teachers, who do not talk like teachers, who do not teach like teachers. Such was not true of C.E. He was graphic, articulate and stylish. He was a model teacher. Perhaps C.E. could have been just as astute in other fields - as a physician or lawyer. Still, you alw'ays felt that he belonged where he was in education. The factor that I remember best about him was the ease with which he taught. He was never harsh and his voice was always calm, yet commanding. The man had so much grace in the classroom that often it was a couple of hours later before the impact of what he had imparted became intrinsically real to his students. C.E.’s late years were spent in administration, and because of that I often wondered how many youngsters missed the opportunity to be tutored by an adroit tactician. He was not perfect as no mortal ever is, but for one whose career spanned almost 40 years and w'hose life effected thousands of students, most like myself will remember him and are glad he came our way. E. .• ■■ Rangel Re-Elected As Chairman Black Caucus Prepares For Stormy Session Prisoner Slain; Officer Charged With Murder FBI Probe Is Urged WASHINGTON, D.C. — Preparing for an aggressive legislative and programmatic thrust in the 94th Congress, the deprived of his life without due process of law. This is a violation of his civil rights. The officer acted as judge and executioner,” Bellinger stated. HE INDICATED he and 8yLES LEHIGH NORFOLK — Hie murder trial of police officer Dwight D. Gibson took on national significance Wednesday, Feb. 19, when the American Cijvil Liberties Union ( ACLU) requested a federal iiivestigatioii of a possible civU rights violation. Gibson, 24, is charged with murder in the fatal indicated the ACLU charge explanation ^ ‘ ‘ " ■ would be investigated and the findings forvvarded to the CivI Rights Division, Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., for disposition. FAUNTLEROY was stationed at Langely Air Force Base, in Hampton, Va. He resided with surviellance in the area. The boys in the street feel police are riding herd on them. The people feel they haven’t done anything and want the police out. Everytime we turn a corner we see a Fauntleroy’s mother were Po'ice car waiting in the taking the matter before the f^ark. A committee is being FBI. formed to go to the police An FBI spokesmen chief to obtain an shooting Saturday, Feb. 15, of Air Force Sgt. Lynias A. Pauntleroy, 24. F*olice reports indicate Fauntleroy was shot during a scuffle with Gibson outside police headquarters, shortly after Fauntleroy was arrested in Berkley on a previously issued assault warrant. Continued on Page 3 Police Chief A.J. Brcjwn his mother in Berkley, and and Commonwealth’s, had gained a popular Attorney Joseph H.r standing in the community Campbell announced for his work with young joiijtly, Feb. 18, that Gibson people, would be prosecuted on a He was a sophomore, charge of murder after a majoring in psychology, at preliminary nieuicai Norfolk State College in examiner’s report showed Norfolk. Fauntleroy had been shot GIBSON’S Defense three times in the lower Attorney Berry D. Willis Jr., back and once in the head, has been reluctant to with a notation that any one discuss the case. “The plea of the wounds could have will t>e not guilty. There is been fatal. no question in my mind about FOLLOWING a that,” Willis stated. Willis preliminary hearing before declined to discuss possible General District Coi^rt grounds of the plea. “I don’t Judge Robert S. Dorsey, try cases in the newspaper,” during which Gibson’s trial he commented, was continued until April 9, The circumstances Norfolk College Prof. Joe surrounding Fauntleroy’s Hellinger said the ACLU death has created a feeling was requesting an FBI of unrest, especially in investigation into Berkley. Fauntleroy’s death. “The community is “Sgt. Fauntleroy was disturbed by over police a spokesman for the Beacon-Light Civic League said. George H. Banks, president of the Norfolk NAACP Chapter said his group is following the case closely. “GUNSHOT wounds in the head and back is clearly a case of murder. This violent act is an indication to the general public that with all of the training we profess to require of police officers, we somehow have persons that hot only embarrass the Department of Police but the city as a whole. The NAACP will vigorously follow this case until justice is done,” Banks declared. In announcing Gibson’s prosecution on a murder charge Police Chief Brown discredited any charges that the incident might be “white-washed”. “We have a judicial process that’s time tried and we are using it. The law applies to everyone. This process is the same that every citizen (under similiar circumstances) would go through,” Chief Brown declared. BROWN indicated that while Gibson is being “relieved of his police duties” he was not being suspended. “There is not enough evidence at this time to support suspension,” Brown said. Gibson has been released under a $5,000 personal 'recognizance bond pending further proceedings against him. Funeral services for Fauntleroy are scheduled for 2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20, at Gospel Tabernacle Holiness Church. Chaplain from the U.S. Army will officiate. Burial will take place at Roosevelt Memorial Park Cemetary. Pretlow Funeral Home is in charge. Black Girl Saved Washington’s Life Philadelphia Tribune Did you know the facts behind George Washington and Phoebe Fraunces, the Negro girl? She was the daughter of “Black Sam” Fraunces, a Negro at whose tavern in New York City, Washington and his officers used to eat, and where most of their Revolutionary plans were discussed. In 1776, the British, hoping to head off the Revolution tried to poison Washington. Phoebe, who discovered the plot, rushed in and warned Continued on Congressional Black Caucus previewed its legislative agenda and announced the election of Caucus officers who will lead the Caucus this year. Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.) was unanimously re-elected as Chairman for the coming year. Also, re-elected were Congresswoman Yvonne Brathwaite Burke (D- Calif.), vice chairperson; Congressman Andrew Young (D-Ga.), treasurer, and Congressman Walter E. Fauntroy, secretary. Congressman Fauntroy will also serve as CBC Dinner Committee Chairperson for the Sept. fimdraising dinner. With the election of Congressman Harold Ford (D-Tenn.) of Memphis, the Caucus numbers 17 this session. THE CAUCUS begins this session with the Continued on Page 2 Scout Leaders Honored Elaine Carter, High Point, THOMASVILLE I he Uwharrie Council, Boy Scouts of America, honored four outstanding adult leaders with the covctcd Silver Beaver award, the highest council Scouting honor, at it’s annual recognition banquet Thurs day night. Paul T. Briggs Jr., Scouting Chairman of the Sapona District, Lexington: Robert G. (Bob) Biickner, High Point District Scout ing Chairman; Donald K. Lambert, immediate past High Point District Scout ing Chairman; and Joe A. Louya, Scouting Chairman for the Thoniasvillc Dis trict, were award recipi ents. Dr. W. Kenneth Gobel of Denton, reinstalled as council president, honored three outstanding adult leaders wiih a first-time Council President’s Award. Recipients are Tom Raw- Icigh, High Point. Explor ing; Richard Lawrence, Lexington, Scouting; and Cubbing. Mr. Lambeth also received a plaque of appreciation for his ser vices . as High Point Chairman. The Uwharrie Council serves Davie and Davidson Counties, High Point and Jamestown Townships in Guilford County and Trinity Township in Randolph County. The council is currently conducting a $349,850 Development Campaign, “Help A Boy Gol Good”. II Reading Guide Page I iBusiness & Finance.... 2 I ICapsule News 1 I IClassified 8 J.Editorials 4 I |Education ’5 I lEntertainment 6 I Ifadies 3 Notes & Reminders....21 I I |Obituaries 5?! I IRcligion 5 I ISports 7 ] |youth 8| wmoeeeooeeoi SUPPORT THE ADVERTISING MERCHANTS OF THIS, YOUR NEWSPAPER!

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