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I I I PAGE A-4 THE TRIBUNAL AID WEDINESDAY, JUINE 30.1976 EDITORIALS „ , ‘You're A Part Of The Solution, Ur You’re A Part Of The Problem TIE Hint IF TIE WIITEI’S UE MT UfllTS TIiSE IF TIE rtfEI'S Point bv Albert A. Campbell THE TRIBUNAL AID Published Every W ednesday by Triad Publications, Inc. Mail Subscription Rate $6.00 Per Year ALBERT A. CAMPBELL, EDITOR DON L. BAILBY, GENERAL MANAGER JEAN M. WHITE, SECRETARY BERT MELVIN, CIRCULATION MANAGER ^ost Office Box 921 Phone (919)885-6519 High Point, N. C. 27261 Second Class Postage Paid at High Point. N.C. HELPING TO REDUCE THE '"BLACK PRESENCE”? In the first edition of THE TRIBUNAL AID, the goals, aspirations and intentions of this newspaper were stated on the front page un der what was then and still is referred to as OUR CREED. For the benifit of those of you who have not had the opportuniy to know such.it is reprinted below along with further and new found hopes. first our goal is to simply he a newspaper, hy that we mean, all news received by us on or b*fore the deadline will be publish^-provid- ing. it is publishable. Our responsibility is to report, inform and in some instances to edi torialize. Second, our aspirations are to serve all of the people, regardless of religion, race, status or political affiliation. And because we are a weekly, our teritorial surroundings have no bounds. We will aid all communities. Third, our intentions are honest and unctm- plicated. As we presently are, we intend to re main neutral and owe no allegiance to anyone. And to our advertisers we will publish on Wednesdays, so that this paper' s readers will be informed early enough to gain from your weekend advertising. This Is A Weekly Paper, Not A Week-ender. We believe that a public newspaper should be available to serve all factions of its commu nity, and l)ecause of this belief, THE TRIBU— NAL AID will not favor nor cater to any special p«^rson or group. INot only will we accept your news, but w> welcome it. Because of this, if in any way our induence brings al)out the small est chang«> in our community or even other n«'wspapers, then we will have constructively contributed to this area. With these thoughts in mind, especially while nearing this nation's 200th birthday, maybe it is not too unreasonable to consider what, if any changes have come about. Since its beginning, THE TRIBUNAL AID HAS BEEN INTRODUCED TO A TOTAL OF »venty one different cities in North Carolina, Kventy two ol the counties and ninteen dif- *rent other states.Our story is being told ^dely...and the response has been great. Because our readers have shown a special fcterest in reading habits and our desire to Bublish quality and informative material, THE TRIBUNAL AID continues not to indulge in sensationalism, but rather education. Informing our readers is our single inten tion. If we have done this in the slightest way, then we hopefully have brought about some change. Throughout our publishing existence, we will continue to publish as much Black History as we possibly can, because to many persons. Black History was, and in some instances, still is, unknown. Like we say, ' 'Its been lost, strayed or sto len. Maybe with the help of THE TRIBUNAL AID, we can celebrate this Independence Day knowning that we loo have stock in this coun try. We wani to be a part of the solution, not a part of the problem. TtIK KDITORIALS WRITTEN IN THIS NF.WS- 1’Al’KH ARK NOT INTKNDKD TO BE THE ONLY ANSWERS TO THE PROBLEMS AND CONDITIONS EXPRESSED, SOME I’ERSONS MA'I .STILL DISAGREE WITH THESE THOUGHTS BECAl’SE OF THIS. THE NEWSP.APER ESTENDS AN INVI- T \TION TO A.NI RESPONSIBLE PERSON WHO WISHES TO REELTE THESE EXPRESSIONS TO DO SO. AND FREE AND KQI ALSPACE WILL BE PROVIDED. RATES fOR &LACti» w crrv s THAT FOR WHITeS, PF MURDBftS mjZCmBS ccMMfrreo byblachs hlLLINO &LACHS, PROM A STUDY 8Y THE HXTIhES yHirer could, for all intents and purposes put HIS OUNS AWAY. WE.VE ALWAYS B£BN ABLEWHIU OURSELVES BETTER THAN HE CAN. CLAYTON aiLEY, UBEKATOR TO BE EQUAL Vernon E. Jordan,Jr. Home Preparation For Vacationers Blacks And Tlie Bicentennial July 4th is finally upon us, the culmina tion of the months-old Bicentennial buil-up largely devoid of content. It s too bad, because flag-waving is- n t enough, rampant commercialism that wraps products in red, white and blue, isn’t enough, and pious declarations of a mythical past just aren’t enough. A proper Bicentennial observance would re-examine the ideals that led to the founding of this nation and the gap between those ideals and the reality of today. And a Bicentennial should be a time of national debate to formulate for the next century. Very little of this kind of national self- examination has taken place. The old myths have been reinforced and the hypocrisy that was so blatant in our past and is so strong today has largely gone unchalleng ed. It is almost forgotten that the Founding Fathers included a disproportionate num ber of slaveholders, including Jefferson, the man who wrote the immortal words of the Declaration of Independence "all men are created equal, that they are endow ed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Small wonder then, that an Englishman of the period complained "How is it we hear the loudest yelps for liberty from the drivers of Negroes?” The hypocrisy Samuel Johnson casti gated continued as blacks were enslaved for almost the first hundred years of the nation’s history and kept in peonage and second-class citizenship since then. Even the precious right to vote was denied blacks in the South until passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. But this does not dim the truth of the words enshrined in the Declaration, it only testifies to the immoralities of the men who shaped our constantly changing society. And it should not blind us to the tremendous impact the American Revo lution has had on the world. The Revolution fought for ideas of eq uality and for government based on the consent of the governed inspired the ASHEVILLE Carl Johnson 258-2521 BURLINGTON Hurley Patterson 227-5359 CONCORD George Goodman 782-6986 FAYETTEVILLE John B. Henderson 483-6144 GASTONIA T. M. Walker 867-5690 KANNAPOLIS H. T. Black LEXLNGTON MaLeah Hargrave 249-3618 MOCKSVnXE Charlie Rivers SALISBURY I. A. Gaston 636-1186 by Lee Andruss world-wide movement toward greater freedom and justice and today is an inspir ation even to those revolutionaries in colon ial countries whom our government has opposed. But here at home it sometimes seems as if blacks have few allies in trying to make the Bicentennial relevant to our country’s future. Black citizens have tried these past months to call America’s attention to the part blacks have played in building our nation. The first revolutionary to fall before British bullets was a black man, Crispus Attucks, ironically, a runaway slave. Over 5,000 blacks fought in the Revolu tion and others voted with their feet to escape slavery. Throughout our history the legitimate ideological descendants of the revolution aries have been black people whose con stant agitation for freedom, for liberty and justice have too often fallen on deaf ears. To the degree America has fulfilled its promises of freedom and equality it has been because of the struggle of black people to make the country up to those ideals. And we’re still struggling for them, two hundred years after the birth of the nation. Today, it is black people who have largely opted of the nonsensical empty celebrations of the Bicentennial and instead have directed America’s attention to its unfinished business, of constructing a third century of national life built on the noble promises of 1776. The way to celebrate the Bicentennial is with full employment, not firecrakers, with racial equality, not patriotic songs, and with social justice, not Fourth of July marches. The Bicentennial could have been a truly constructive national experience and if it fails in that regard, it’s not because black people did not try to make it one. This is the year the flag was used as a weapon in a racist attack -on black men in Boston. It should have been t4ie year the flag became a symbol of the one nation on earth to end poverty and racism. Summer is here, time to get out of the house. We’re heading for the lakes, sea shore, or taking that much deserved va cation. It’s no secret that our houses spend many more hours unoccupied these days. At least it’s no secret to what seems at times to be a smill army of housebreakers and petty thieves. There are over 2.5 million burglaries a year, that’s one every 12 seconds. And, it’s getting worse nation wide almost daily. A partial explanation for this astounding burglary rate is that it is a crime of stealth and opportunity. Most of a burglar’s victims make it easy for hin. No big plans are make to "pull off the job.” A simple cruise through the target neighborhood should produce some likely victims. Garage doors open with no cars, newspapers stacked up on a doorstep, unmowed lawns, a house that’s totally dark - all bear look ing into by any thief worth his salt. The home owner’s effort is a most im portant part of the prevention of this type of crime. Lights, locks, doors, windows and the outward appearance of the home needs attention; every opening is a po tential hazard. If the opportunity to break-in does not present itself, chances are a burglar will go on to an eisier mark. Remember, he wants to gain entry as quickly and as quietly as possible, and he would just as soon keep looking as take extra time and trouble and possibly create suspicion about himself. He is secure in the know ledge that people don’t think it will happen to them and most of them aren’t looking out for their neighbors. All it takes is a little of your time to make your home more trouble than it’s worth to a burglar. Have good, safe locks on all doors and use them whenever you go out, even if just a moment. Use auxiliary • deadbolt locks on all exterior doors. Don’t hide an extra key under the mat or any where else for that matter. If you can hide it, soneone can find it. Well-lit areas deter burglars - report any broken street lights in your neighborhood. Be suspicious of strangers loitering in the neighborhood. Dont be squeamish about calling the police. It may be nothing, but it may be something. They’ll understand. Windows should of fer light, ventilation and visibility but not easy addess. All bolts and locks should be set at a distance from all breakable glass panels to prevent intruders from reaching the lock by breaking the glass. Sliding glass patio doors seem to be parti cularly suseptible to break-ins. A strip of wood places on the inside track will pre vent the door being opened even if un locked. Don’t leave anything of value outside on porches or lawns unattended. Develop a buddy system with your neigh bors and notify them if your house is going to be empty for the day. Leave a light burning and a radio playing softly if you go out for the evening. Vacations present a slightly different set of circumstances. All deliveries should be stopped or picked up by a trusted neighbor. A clock timer that switches lights on and off will give the house an occupied look. Arrangments should be made to have the lawn taken care of. Va luable property such as T.V. sets, stereos, and firearms should not be visible from any of the ground floor windows. It might also be advisable to have a neighbor inspect your property periodically to see that nothing has been disturbed. Every homeowner should have a list of valuable items in his home. If possible, this list should be accompained by a color photograph of each item. This is not only to aid police in returning property, but for the insurance company as well. Many a homeowner has received insurance pay ments well below the value of what was stolen because of his inability to prove the items’ real worth. The High Point Police Department sponsors Operation Identification. This program has been very successful in dis couraging burglaries. Valuable items are permanently etch-marked with the own er’s N.C. driver’s license nunber. A thief is less prone to steal an item permanently niarked.. and ^ fence (buyer .of stolen/ ■property)' ftiany tiiiies will not tuy marked items. It is easier for the burglar to find a home full of unmarked items than take a chance stealing traceable items. The local Crime Prevention Bureau will make home or business inspections to point out po tential security hazards and suggest alternatives. All you need to do is call your local police department or Sheriff’s Office and request an inspection. It has been estimated that if a burglar broke into your house, he would leave with an average of over $300.00 worth of your possessions. It only takes a little of your time to help deter this possibility. OS El TUTU D. 731 . Founder and ruler of the famous ASHAMTI NATION OF SOUTVI\^ST AFRICA—THER msTORv goes back ower 2000 years/he be came KING INI69'JC0NQUERIN6ALL THE NEIGH BORING NATIONS / IN A WAR WITH DENKARA. A territory to toe WEST,his army of 300,000 routed TXO POWERFULTRIBES.^IN 1731,in a WAR wrrH THE A(^ nation^he led an army INCLUDING 60 WOMEn/whfn hE WASKH.LED/ HIS PEOPLE BURNED the ENEMY SETTLEMENT TOTHE QROUND- - NOT A SOUL SURVIVED / STATESVIUE Don S. Bailey 872-3957 THOMASVILLE Kelley Hoover 475-0513 DEADLINE ^e deadline for news and pictures to appear in The ^bunal Aid is Thursday Noon. Material arriving after Thursday s deadline will be published the following week. mail TO; The Tribunal Aid P. 0. Box 921 High Point, N.C. 27261 Unsolicited pictures will not be returned.
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