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Durham NAACP President Seeks Impeachment Of ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1^10,150 Jildge ^Bull City' 12 Jurors Are Chosen^^ THE Carolinian Sorth Carolina’s Leading Weekly VOL. 34 NO 51 HAl.KKiH N ( .. TIHIHSDAY. OCTOBER 30. 1975 SINGLE COPY 2nr If Oman’s Itody Found In Bin Alexander Barnes, presi* dent of the Durham branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, is seeking to have a Durham District Court judge impeached because of statements allegedly made by the jurist during a brutality case trial in the “Bull City” last week. The action was BEATING DEATH MYSTERY officially initiated by Barnes on Monday of this week. BLAC KS PROTEST KILLING BY WHITE POLICEMAN Florrnre. S.C. — Giving the "Black Power' salute, Herman Finkiea of Florence. S.C.. astride his trusty horse. "Spirit." leads about n.OOO black marchers through the city streets here to protest the shooting death of a black man by a white policeman. The marchers walked about one mile to the city-county complex where black leaders spoke to the crowd. (I’PI) ★ ★ ★ ★ Sanford Host City As Lumberton In Readiness Hundreds For Convention Of State Expected At Confab LUMBERTON — According to Rev. Dr. Joy Johnson, coordinator for the 1975 annual rneeting of the N.C. State Conference of NAACP Branches, everything is in readiness Iw the convention, which will be held November 6-8, at the Holiday Inn, located on Interstate 95 and Highway 301. “The ihree-day meet will open with a luncheon, featuring the ministers, ^onsored by the Church Work Committee. 12:30 p.m., Nov. 6. ReV. Johnson, a member of the N.C. Genera! As.sembly and presi dent of the N.C. Baptist .State Convention, will be the speaker for he luncheon. It IF the hope of President Kelly M. rMexander. Sr., Chas A. McLean, field director, and the executive committee that the luncheon will serv e to build a new interest among preach ers It is to be remembered that the church was the mam bastion of the NAACP The ministers were in the forefront of the group that organized the NAACP The ministers are said to not Black Catholics Ask More Participation National Black News Service WASHINGTON - Black American Catholics want act ive participation - not separat ism from the church, accord ing to Marianist Brother Joseph M. Davis, executive director of the National Office Black Catholics (NOBC) of participation in the church. We are trying to get black Catholics to understand it is up to us to assume responsibiii- ties, development, vitality and shown as much mlerest since the 60s when many splinter groups were organized, some of which were headed by ministers Hie national n .ce IS making a national appeal to the ministers, due lo the fact that they are still the leaders of the largest black group in the nation. It is also an accepted fact that they control the thinking and action of many of ibeir members. AlexandrT realizes the power of the ministers and has attempted lo contact as many as possible 77H‘re is another school of thought that some church members have ad vanced that is making an impact on the ministers-which deals with the Qtristian theory of eating milk and honey in heaven, walking the golden streets and riding the chariot, as espoused by the minister, in contrast to the slum areas. SANFORD - Rev 1). L. Biakov, host-pastor, 95th se.ssiun of the Central N.C. Conference. A.M.K. Zion Church.announced Monday that the meet will open at Fair Promise Church. Wall Street, 11:30 a.m., .Novem ber 3. when financial reports will be mode. growth in the community as employment, police brutality. The main thrust ih on "Church Polity ■' Discussions on the theme will begin Monday night when the Chrisian Education Depart ment will be in charge. Daily seminars will be held on the theme. The conference proper will gel underway at 11:00 ajn. Tuesday when the Hdly Sacrament of (he Lord’s Supper will be administered. Rev. B. C. Young of Raleigh (See AME ZiUN. F. 2> Sc B»l [riiSr laining that there is a country among many of the 950.000 black Catholics "to bring about changes within (he church we can comfortably live with - our identity as black people, our culture, music and style, ' Brother Davis said: 'There is nothing contradic tory about our full identify as black people and being Catho lic. In fact, if we really understand our Catholic teach ing. we should live and practice (he faith fully." Brother Davis stressed the need for the recruitment of young blacks to enter the religious vocation. “We need black priests, sisters, brothers and deacons to enter a life of service and ministry to the church in the black commun ity.” He said that his organization - NOBC - is striving “to give black Catholics a greater role members of the Catholic Church," NOBC evolved from a meeting of black priests and brothers in Detroit in April. 1968. In 1970, the NOBC opened here. It is staffed by 12 black priests, religious and laity - and its board of directors includes 24 priests, brothers. (See CATHOLICS. P 2) biases and preudices found in high places, all of which (he NAACP feels that the preacher can be a vital part. Rev. J. T. McMillan, chairman. Church Work Com mittee. has an imposing program for all day Thursday that will go into every phase of human endeavor that he hopes will motivate the ministers. Head Of NAACP Bd. Criticizes Eddie Morris Sanders Is Given Final Rites Appeal Of ^Hurricane’ To Governor National Black News Service NEWARK. N.J. - Rubin (Hurricane) Carter and John Artis, presently serving life terms for a 1967 triple murder conviction, will appeal formal ly lo Governor Brendan Byrne for pardons or some form of executive clemency. A full pardon by the Governor would result in the release of Carter and Artis, both black, without expunging their records, and would also probably end the court appeals for a new trial. The reqjests for Governor Byrne s intervention have been complicated by the fact that pardons or commutations of sentences would still leave the murder convictions on the records of Carter and .Artis. Carter. 38, and Artis, 30, have maintained they were falsely f|nplicated in the homicides because of racial prejudice of police. ^The two were charged and convicted of killing three Funeral services for Eddie Morris Sanders, who died, last Tuesday, were conducted on Sunday. Oct. 26. at 12:30 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Charles W. Ward, pastor, officiated and burial followed at Carolina Biblical Gardens with full Masonic rites. A native of Johnston County, Sanders was (he son of the late Richard and Callie Eason Sanders. He had lived in Raleigh for more than 40 years. He attended the Short Journey Elementary School and the Johnston Couniy Training School in Smithfield and worked for many years with the Johnston Couniy Alumni Association. Mr. Sanders was very active in the civic, social, business and religious life of Raleigh. His affiliations other than his church, were Prince Hall .Masonic Order, the Elks. YMCA and others. He joined (he First Baptist Church in Smithfield as a youngster and after moving to this city, he became an active member of First Baptist, where he was a member of the W. T. Coleman Bible Class, the usher board and Group Three. He is survived by his widow. Mrs Ruth M. Sanders; one son. Gregory. Raleigh; four step-daughters. Mrs. Helen Stephenson an(i Mrs. Joyce Deloatch. Bronx, N.Y.. Mrs. Evelyn Reagan. Philadelphia. Pa . and Mrs. Ruth Johnson. Raleigh; 8 grandchildren, one sister. Mrs Arletha S. Taylor, Washington. D.C.; two bro thers. Joseph Sanders. Smith- field and David R. Sanders. Washington. DC.; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. NEW YORK. NY - Margaret Bush Wilson, chair man of the Board of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored Peo ple. concerned by the prospect of a projected film bas^ on the JoAnne Little incident, last week sent the following telegram to petress Cicely Tyson who reportedly has been asked to play the leading role: A recent newspaper report advises that the 'so-called story of JoAnne Little' is to be made into a film starring Cicely Tyson. 1 view such a report with dismay for at least three reasons: 1. The efforts of Hollywood to capitalize on this deplorable incident are ill-advis^, and such a film can only be viewed by many as a subtle vehicle to demean black women at a time when respect for us and our dignity ought to be of paramount concern. 2. Miss Tyson has displayed a remarkable and positive role model for our youths in her previous performances, espec- (See CRITICIZES. P 2) Joe Louis Harris Pleads Not Guilty Twelve Wake County resi dents. including only one black, are now hearing evidmee in the case of 40-year-old Joe Uiuis Hams, who pleaded not guilty, by reason of insanity. Monday in the murders last January 9 of four black Raleigh women, including three sisters. Jury selection was compleli*d Tuesday Harris has been confined to Dorothea Dix Hospital for psychiatric exam- shortly Authors See Terrorism Inereasing Assassination, kidnaping and other terrorist violence, for i ransom or for political black- A mail, have mushroomed into today's most pernicious ’] "growth industry." say two ; recognized authorities on ter rorism. The factors contributing to the recent global rampage are outlined in an article in the November Reader s Digest by Robert .S. Strother and Eugene H. Methvin. The chief factor is new technology in both weaponry and communications, (he au thors stress. Tiny groups now wield unprecedented weapons of destruction, as when five tSee AL’TH()R.S. P 2) Appreciation Check Won By Mrs. D. Savage white, in a Paterson tavern 9 OVERCKOWDING CAL'SKh EARLY PRISON RICLEASES — AtlaaU — Kinir of 340 Ueorgit prison years ago. inmates who were given early releases, wait at the Atlanta Greyhound bus ststlon, Oct. 27. for Governor Byrne has b^n families or transportation to their homes. The 340 Inmates gained their early freedom due lo reported to be considering overcrowding in the prison svstem. A« manv gK 2.000 men could be released in the r.-xl iiioi'ii.s. .iJea in’BttrCANE', F. 2) (i |.i. (.See APPRECIATION. P. 2) Appreciation Money SPOTLIGHT THIS WEEK ABC MOBILE HOMES "For The Utmost In New And Used Modem Living" ★ ★ ★ ★ AME Zion Sessions Open Cops Seek Leads In Slaying .Mystery ^ brutal b :»i / . 56-year area wo Unno Mazie Hedgepetk Keith, 108 N. Fisher Street, was found behind a small shed near the corner of E. Hargett and S. Blount Streets. She was complete ly nak^ and the body was placed in a large cylindrical trash box. Barnes seeks the impeach ment of Judge Samuel F. Gantt. He said &nday that the judge had been guilty of malfeasance and for judicial ethics in the way he handled the trial. Barnes contacted members of the state attorney general’s office Monday in Raleigh and received a promise that (he matter would be investigated. During a meeting Sunday of the NAACP in Durham. Barnes related how the judge had practically "put words into a highway patrolman's mouth" He was directed lo the office of Chief Judge Walter Brock of the N.C. Court of Appeals The charges grew out of the trial of Mrs. Eva Johnson Geer o* Durham, who was being tried for speeding and resist ing. both of which she denied Barnes declared that the "judge testified for the :-faie during the trial." Mrs. Geer, who was convict ed. declared that she had not (See NC JUDGE. P. 2) Found near (he acena of he discovery of the body was a piece of broken ccmcrete block, covered with blood. It is believed to have been (he murder weapon.- According to Detective Cap tain James M. Stell,' \</e have (See BEATING DEATH. P. BEATING VICTIM'S BODY REMOVED — The rematas of Mrs. Mazie Hedgepeth Keith are removed from a blr located behind Cheap John's Clothing Outlet, last Saturday morning. The woman had been savagely beaten to death. (SUff Photo By P. R. Jervay. Jr.). Wilkins, Humphrey To Be Cited ' after (he inalion since si murders. The black juror is from Apex in Western Wake Couniy. Attorneys began presenting testimony Tuesday afternoon. A former employee of the mam Post Office on New Bern ' e.. Mr. Harris is accused in the pistol deaths of Mrs. Gertrude Clark Harmon. Mrs. Azalee Gark Jackson and Mrs. Bernice Clark Harrington, along with the murder of Mrs. Harveleigh Monte Rivera White, who was Postmaster at Method at the time of her death. She was also well-known for her work on the civic projects. Four of the jurors were excused by presiding Superior Court Judge Hamilton H. Hobgood, b^t known as the iSee 12 JURUKb, F. 2) NEW YORK - Senator Hubert H. Humphrev of Minnesota, and Roy Wilkins, executive director of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored Peo ple. will be (he recipients of the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith’s first annual "Joseph Prize for Human Rights." According to Seymour Grau- bard, national chairman of the League, the Joseph Prize was established as an international award for persons who have made outstanding contribu tions to the improvement of human relations and the preservation or growth of human rights, it will be presented at a luncheon, Nov. 9. at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, during ADL’s 62nd annual meeting, Nov. 6-10, at the hotel. Amonp other highlights of the sessions will be an address by Ambassador Chaim Herzog, Israel's representative to the United Nations; an address by Robert R. Nathan, the noted economist, on Arab economic warfare; a panel discussion on (See WILKINS AND. P. 2) MAY TESTIFY IN MURDER miAL — Tulsa. Oku. ~ Unie Chad Chancey. who luav become Oklahoma’s younges: prosecution witness at the firs, degree murder trUI of the man accused of killing his mother and sister, corrects news accounts of his age. Oct. 28. The youngster, who apparently had a recent birthday, quickly informed reporters he w as now- four years old. (L'PI) “Unneedy” To Be Out, Says Ford National Black News Service WASHINGTON - President Ford's food stamp proposal, bared to the Congress last week, will drop all "unneedy" recipients from the stamp rolls. His plan will save the taxpayer some 82 billicn annually, and onlv those persons on or below the poverty level will be eligible for the program. The poverty level, which is adjusted annually, is now 85.050 for a non-farm family of four. The administration's pro posal was presented bv ■UNNEEDY". P. 2) (See ' Last week's Appreciation Money check, in the amount of 810. was claimed by Mrs Doris W. Savage. 1833 Eastern Boulevard (Apollo Heights). Mrs. Savage saw her name in the advertisement paid for by Billy’s Bargains, located at 222 E Martin Street and specia- UE'IB HAIR KEFLAC'EMENT — L'beaUint Hill. Mata. — Gueti Who? Red Sox pitching ace Lula Tiani recelvea finlthtog touches on his new hair replacement hv ityIKt Dea Rerqiiist (L) at Ih^ flo *.oi» Fair tVrttvi. «*c*. 2i. Ih*-!! ^ i i j »aiiini*-»-d (u bia> on in spite of bit rU.islr {lUcbUg gtrat-oua. :lT j j
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