Ill !\rir State Position
niKiiifin PRESS RUN' THIS WEEK 9 g7Q
Attorney Gen. Hires Baker
Ex-Gridder **** mxvw
H •i*-' 2lv4.
Ex-Gridder
Associate
Director
Robert Morgan, the
Attorney General of North
Carolina, hired John H.
Baker, Jr., Monday. Al
though Baker's salary will
be$15.Hf>0, compared to his
$2],0<' with the State
of Paroles, which
eiir. Saturday. June 30,
ut cepted the new
'•n and started work
• ty. July 2. Baker’s
' position is that of
associate director of the
^riininal Justice Training
yand Standards Council.
Baker, a Haleigh native, is a
lormer professional football
player and has long been active
n Democratic administra-
ons. He has held jobs in the
Department of CorrecMion and
in Conservation and Develop
ment.
His wife. .Mrs. Juanita
Baker, is superintendent of the
Correctional Center for Women
in Raleigh.
Baker was appointed to the
paroles post by former Go\
Bob Scott two years ago His
term expired Saturday, after
(»ov, Jim Holshouser refused to
reappoint him
Baker wu.s the only black
member <jf the board
His .successor. Grady Davis,
also black, was .sworn in to
Baker's old position this
morning
(.■fKler .Morgan. Baker will be
responsible lor a new mini
mum .salary program for law
enfon-ement olficers approved
.^y the 197:} General Assembly.
The legislature set aside $2
million to provide uniform
minimum salarie.s to poliee-
men beginning Oct 1
yGov Holshou.ser requested
Cod received the resignation of
paroles chairman Robert
Weinstein early this year But
Baker, whose resignation also
was nujuested. refused to
comply.
He served the remaining
months of his term but
complained that Holshouser
attempted to pressure him by
threatening to fire his wife.
fiaker's friend: said private
ly he refused to resign to avoid
appi'.'tr.iof'es of w'*ongdoj’'g.
WeuT.'i.'. -t ' »aj>
clouded by widespread criti
cism that the former chairman
allowed po!itics to influence
parole decisions.
Morgan said Baker "has
broad experience in the area of
criminal justice and we are
fortunate he is available to
(See HIRES BAKER, P. 2)
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Itv Social SeriiritY-Tivo
Centennarians Are Feted
yorth Carolina’s Leading Weekly
VOL. 32 NO. 36 R.M.EIOH. N.C. WF.KK F.N'ni.NG SATURDAY, JULY 7, 1973 Sl.NGLE COPY 15c
It Happened In Raleigh
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AN IS RAPED, ROBBED
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•At Reenlar Session
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RCA Plans 5 -Point Action
Victim, 48,
Says Man
Attacked
A ■48-year-old Raleif;/
wr-nan, Mrs. Mary Thelrr-.
Brightmor, 718 E. Uuvio
Street, told Officer D.
Brinson at 2:05 p.m.
Sunday, that she had been
raped and robbed in her
home at about 4 a m. that
day. Although Mrs.
Bnghtmor did not name
him, 40.year-old Emmanuel
Staten, PlOl'i E. Hargett
Street, has been arrested
and charged with rape. He
was identifie < as a suspect.
Mrs. Bright'! ir said a man
broke Into hi home. She
ruffer^^^^^njp^^^oo^n the
and a ^ised face, ^he also
declared that entry was gained
through a middle b^room
window on the west side of the
house.
“I was raped and cut with a
knife," said Mrs. Brightmor.
The victim stated that she
was also robbed of $50 in cash,
one six-pack of Budweiser
(See WOMAN IS, P
SOUGHT IN SHOOTING
DEATH - Camden. S.C. -
Vaughn Gregory Smith, 21. Is
now being sought In connec
tion with the shooting death of
a sheriff's depulv and the
abduction of five hostages
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EDITOR'S NOTE: ThU ceinmn or frsiHrt
M produced In the public Inurett wlih on
dim louurdo cilmlnaiinc centrnu.
Numcreui Individuals have rcduolcd Ibai
they be fiven ibc consideration of
overlooking ibeir listing on the police
biller. Tbls »c mould like to do. However.
M is nol our poslllon to be Judge or Jury. We
raercljr publish the facts os we find Ihem
reported by the arresting officers. To keep
out of The Crime 8eol Columns, mere!)'
meons not being registered by o police
officer In reporting bis findings while on
duly. So simply keep off Ike "Bleilrr" ond
you won't be in The Crime Beat.
STEALS AT BOl'TIQl E
Mrs. Jennett Degabryelie,
owner and manager of the
Happiness Boutique, 1900
Cameron Street, reported to
Officer J. L, Brown at 3:59 p.m.
Sunday, that three black males
entered the store and stole one
ladies' pink pants suit, valued
at $45. Listed as a suspect was
Tom Robinson. 25. 1808 Louise
Street in ApoMo Heights.
(See CRIME BEAT. P. 3)
- F«™»r .l.ve
Charlie Smith, shown in photo taken last month on Father’s Day.
cclcbruled his nisi birlhday un Wednesday. Julv 4. Mr, Smith was
born in Liberia, W . Africa In 1X42 and was kidnaped when he was 13
years of age. Dv "as sold as a slave in this country at an auction in
age in thcp^asl (mi "I*
Dr. And Mrs. Johnson
Honored At Martin St.
BY Vi. A. WILDER
Marlin Slreel Baptist Church taxed to its capacity for the
honored Its pastor, the Rev Dr occasion. Ushers, uniformed
Paul Harold Johnson, for thirty and most courteous, awaited
years of outstanding services one at the entrance. A full choir
on Sunday, July 1st. of more than forty persons was
The beautiful sanctuary was at its singing best for the day.
An atmosphere of changed
reverence was everywhere as
the hour of service arrived with
Dr. James Thoinas, physician,
serving as master of cere
monies
At the designated hour of
worship, the Deacon Board
found its way into the
sanctuary followed by Dr.
James Thomas. Dr. 0. L.
Sherrill and the honoree. Dr.
Johnson Following the sen
tence. Dr, Thomas gave a most
befitting prayer, followed by
the chant of choir and people.
Intercessory prayer was offer
ed by Deacon H. B. Pullen.
With all the offerings and
notices finished, Mrs. Mar
garet L’ Dunn uitroduc^ in
her own inimitable way. the
guest speaker. Dr. 0. L.
Sherrill
Dr Sherrill was lavish yet
factual ill his opening words of
praise and commendation of
the pastorate Basing his
theme from David's message
in II Samuel 22:29-30; "For
Thou art my lamp, 0 God and
the Lord will lighten my
darkness. For by Thee have I
leaped over a wall." He used
See DR. JOHNSON. P. 2)
-E XPERT ON DRUGS • Memphis, Tenn. • Mote Hart it one of the
cornerstones of (he drug treatment center at the veterans
administration hospital here. Hart is a drug counselor and an
ex-addict. He communicates with drug addicts trying to shake the
habit because he can talk the language. (UPl)
PRISONER INKS CON-
TRACT ■ Detroit • The Detroit
Tigers have announced the
signing of 2I->ear-old Ron
LeF'lore to a minor league
contract upon his parole from
Southern Michigan Prison in
Jackson. .Mich. July 2. LeFlore
spent almost three years in
prison on a robbery charge
where he was a star outfielder
for the Jackson baseball team.
He will join the .Midwest
League at Clinton, Iowa July 3.
Mrs. Lockley
Appreciation
Winner Here
Mrs. Mary L. Lockley of 2109
Gilliam Lane picked up herself
an additional $10 last week to
(See APPRECIATION. P. 2)
Interest Is
Goal At
RCA Meet
BY MISS J. E. HICKS
In an effort to increase
participation, interest and
understanding of the goals
of the Raleigh Citizens
Aa-.ociation, the first of a
ser es of meetings to be
held in various sections of
the black community was
heii at St. Ambrose
Ep scopal Church, Thurs
day night at 8. Ralph
Cai ipbell, president of
RC. preside. Prayer was
offe on by H. B. Pe^ett.
I u effort to increase
pa dpatRm, interest and
ur . ■Ending of the goals of
thu^ ruilclgh City .Ukociation,
the first oia series of meetiagi
to be held in various sections of
the black community was held
at St. Ambrose Episcopal
Church, Thursday night at 8.
Ralph Campbell, president of
RCA, presided. Prayer was
offered by H. B. Peckelt.
A business session ^gan,
followed by discussion of old
business.
James Shepard, vice chair
man of the Political Action
Committee, reported the fol
lowing recommendations:
1) That the Education
Committee study ways to
prevent the Raleigh School
system from becoming all
black.
2) That the Education
Committee also ask the
Raleigh and Wake County
School Boards to outline
guideline.s for selecting five
year olds in the Kingergarten
program.
(Sec RCA PLANS. P. 2)
‘Blacks In
White US,’
NUL Theme
WASHINGTON. D.C, - "The
Black Family in White
America" will be the subject of
one of the several plenary
sessions to be held as part of
the National Urban League's
63rd Annual Conference in
Washington. D C.. July 22-25,
at the Washington Hilton Hotel.
Appearing on the panel,
scheduled for Wednesday, July
25. will be Dr, Andrew
Billingsley, vice president for
Academic affairs, Howard
University; Dr. Douglas G,
Glasgow. Dean, School of
Social Work. Howard Univer
sity and Billy J. Tidwell, Senior
Research Associate. Gary
Income Maintenance Experi
ment,
The black family will be only
one of a series of important
issues affecting black com
munities to be discussed at the
conference which officially
gets underway on Sunday
niBht. July 22. with a keynote
address by Vernon E, Jordan,
iSee NUL THEME. P. 2)
Rest Home
Patients
Interviewed
BY .MARIAN D, COLE
Franklin County Social Secur-
itv Representative
LOUISBURG - Zollieville
Rest Home of Louisburg, is
the home of two Franklin
County natives with a
century of memories each.
Mrs. .Marinia Alston Eaton
was born in the Rocky Ford
community of Franklin
County on February 5,
1871. Charlie Perry was
born in the northern section
of Franklin County on July
1. 1873.
Warren E. Massenburg. has
been owner and operator of
Zollieville’s Rest Home since it
opened its doors for business in
May. 1966. Most of the
residents there are from
Franklin County, and many
are in their seventies and
eighties. The rooms there are
light and airy, and the
atmosphere friendly.
Marinia Eaton has been at
Zollieville’s since August l,
1966, just two months after it
opened. She is unable to walk,
but sits up every day in her
wheelchair. When I asked her
if I could talk with her, she
replied "Come right on in and
talk as much as you want."
Marinia attended Louisburg
Graded School as a child. She
was raised on a farm and
helped her father with the farm
work. She later helped her
husbands on the farm. She has
outlived three husbands; Josh
ua Perry, Tom Hawkins and
Jerrv Eaton. She had three
children, one of whe n is now
living, Haywood Perry of
Camden, New Jersey; one
living granddaughter, Viola
Macon of Warrenton Road,
Louisburg; nine great-grand-
ehUdren; and 21 great-great-
grandchfTdk'im
Mrs. Eaton's last husband.
Jerry Eaton, farmed and
reported his earnings under
Social Security. She is now
receiving widow’s benefits
based on his earnings under
Social Security. This is her only
source of income.
She belongs to St. Mary’s
Methodist Church in Bobbitt,
but has been unable to attend
for many years.
When asked why she thought
she had been able to live so
long, she replied "The Lord is
the cause for me being here. I
(See TWO FETED. P. 2)
I)H GRADY D. DAVIS TAKES OFFICE - Raleigh - Gov. Jim
Hnlshouser congratulales Dr. Grady D. Davis of Fayetteville (R)
afin lu- was sworn in as a member of the Paroles Board here July
2. In till* huvkgroiind is Mac Boxley. chairman of the board. (UPI)
Historian Franklin
Now Touring Abroad
WASHINGTON. D.C. • Dr
John Hope Franklin, distin
guished Mack historian and
educator, will visit East Asia
and the Pacific June 19 July 15
as u Lincoln Lecturer under a
new exchange program initiat
ed last year by the Board of
Foreign Scholarships.
iJr Franklin, chairman of
the tJepartment of History at
the University of (’hicago, will
trace the recent history of the
black rcv4)liition in America
and will discuss trends in
historiography. particularly
the responsibility of the
historian in considering public
policy issues before university
and professional groups in New
Zealand. Austrullia. the Re
public of (7hina, the Philippines
and Japan He is also expected
to give keynote addresses at
American Studies semiuars in
Taipei and at Kyoto University
in Japan.
This is Dr. Franklin’s second
tour abroad as a Lincoln
lecturer. In April, he partici
pated in a lect^ra lour of
Argentina. Rrazi^ <2!ila and
Venezufia •
Dr Fratikhn is one of four
distinguiiUird Americans sel
ected in the Pr(*sidentally-ap-
pointed Board of F^oreign
Scholarships to travel abroad
as a Lincoln Lecturer during
the 1972-73 academic year. The
others are. Charles H Townes.
Nohcl Prize physicist and
professor at the University of
California nl Berkeley; John
H Updike, author, Ipswich,
Massachusetls; and Nobel
Prr/e economist from the
Massachusetts Institute of
Technology. Paul A Samuel-
son Dr. Townes visited the
Near East and Europe. Mr.
Updike loured Africa and Dr.
Samuelson traveled to East
Asia ana the Pacitic. The
Lincoln Lecturer program,
together with a comparable
program for distinguished
foreign participants, provides
opportunities to share with the
rest of the world the finest in
American scholarship and
intellectual achievement and
to give Americans the benefit
of the talents and thoughts of
distinguished foreign visitors.
(See DR. FRANKLIN. P. 2)
Church Goes
BaH For 9 In
Wilmington
NEW YORK, NY. - The
General Synod of the UniM
Church of Chriat, meeting in St.
^uis, voted last weex to direct
its Executive Council "t*.
provide bail for the Wilmington'
9" and directed its Commission
foi Racial ,Iuatice "to maintahi
an on-going program of
organization, training and
mobilization in the Wilming
ton, North Carolina community
in cooperation with other
agencies of the United Church
of Chrbt."
Delegates to the Svnod
directed the Executive Council
to '^borrow up to the amount
sufficient to provide bail for the
present incarceration, " with
the interest on the loan being
paid from the United Church of
Christ priority funds
(.See CHURCH WILL. P 2)
Mrs. Garvey
Turns Down
A Pension
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Mrs.
Amy Jacques Garvey, widow
of Pan-African pioneer Marcus
Garvey, last week rejected a
government offer of a $6,800
annual pension and urged-
instead that more attention be
given to the masses of the
island’s people.
She enclosed in a letter of
rejection a list of 16 ways that
the government could be more
responsive to the masses on the
island.
In the past. Mrs. Garvey has
HAPPY TRIO . W.rren E. M.sseeb. r center i. owner end ““^P*®** a numbf of govern-
operator of Zollievilie’s Rest Home in ..oulsburg. However, on fk S”
either side of him is a person at least nm sears At left is Charlie husband, who
Perry, born July 1.1873. and at right is Mrs*. Marinia Alston Eaton. u
born February 5. 1871. Both are Franklin County natives. t birth, but she felt
'' this one inappropriate.
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Appreciation Money
SPOTLIGHT THIS WEEK
l‘K» ^ E f III M l U S r?.( Hb
No Matter What The Occasion, Say It With Klowers
mayor SWORN IN - Loo Angrlei - Thomao Bradley, S$, Uking the oath ao
I* U J?*.’'*"' “! V" •» I" b.' former Chief Juitice Earl Warren during ceremony
c'P* crowd of 5,000 were on hand to watch the citv'i 37th chief
executive Uke oath. Mro. Tom Bradley (in white hat) lo at her huobaad'o tide. (UPI)