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As State Convention ('loses I'KIiSS RUN 10,050 NAACP Regirds For Complete ★ ★ ★ ★ INation’s Masonir Head Says Blacks Disillusioned VOL. 35 NO, 5 CAROLINIAN \orth Carolina's Leading Weekly RALEIGH, N.C.. THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 13. ifly,, SINGLE COPY 20c ('ollefie Student Testifies-Officer FACES MURDER RAP ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ Led Wake Forest Ticket Official Lauded By Caucus Police Officer Clinton M. Snipes was charged with mui der after a jury, impaneled by the county coroner, refused to recommend any action in 'he case, meaning that the cop would be charged automatical ly in the shooting death on Oct. GIRL DECLARED DEAD RETURNS HOME — Greenville, &€.: 19. The officer posted a bond of After being declared dead, is-year-old Beverly Brooks (L) walked and was released from into her grandmother's home November 9 very much alive. A body custody, wearing Beverly’s lost ring and wearing similar clothing, whs Terrence Williams, a 20- pulled from the Reedy River last month, and her parenU Identified year-old student at Francis it as being their daughter. At a press conference November 10 with Marion College here, declared her father. Leo iR>. she explained she had taken a bus to Officer Snipes first Fayetteville (N.C.) without telling anyone and was staying with a oliSiticd from his cruiser and friend and was unaware that she had been declared missing, dead service revolver. Dr. Lewis Masonic JCeynoter vOALLAS. TEXAS - rt/nerico has always disil lusioned the black man. the sovereign grand command er of the United Supreme Council. 33rd Degree, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freema sonry, Southern Jurisdic tion, Prince Hall Affilia tion. said here .Monday. Dr. John G. Ix'wis, Jr., of Raton Kougc and grand master of the Prini’«‘ Hall Masonic Grand l.odge nf i,nui‘'iana made the statement while addressing the opening session of the 69th annual session of the A.A.S.R.F.M. at the Adolphus Hotel. According to Dr. Lewis, the black man has fought in every war. including the Indian Wars, for values and a life opportunity that were promis ed him. but "which were never given to him after the fighting over and the danger was ^st. When the peace was sigimi. it was ‘back to sec^d-class citizenship' for him." Dr. Lewis observed that the surprising point about the history of the black dtan in America is that "in spite of all obstacles of discrimination, disenfranchisement, harass ment and violence, so many individuals (blacks) survived it all to do great deeds and make magnificent contribu- (See DISILLUSIONED. P. 2i Board Of NCAWEIn Conference The North Caronna Aamm- istrative Women in Education (NCAWE) held its state executive board meeting re cently at the home of Mrs. Spney Davis, treasurer, in vmsrlotle to formulate plans for implementation during the ;•—— — , ep-suing vear. The slate presi- fourthcoming term of office. /tDOrCClfltlOtl Dr. Patricia A. Kyle. Commissioner Young's record •• professor of political science, on the Town Council lends itself University of North Carolina- ^ her record of hard work for Charlotte, presided. all people of her community. The major purposes of the .We offer the r^urces of the meeting were to set goals for caucus to Miss Young at iSee BOARD OK. P. 2) anytime to enable her to better Freedom Promised LUMBKRTON - Lvoderf of the N. C. Slate Conference of NAACP Branches are said to have taken new courage and o firmer resolute to bring cninpUie frwdoni to North Carolina, at the closing of the annual convention here Nov. 8. It was here more than 20 years .igo that Thurgood Marshall, chief counsel for the organi/ution. finished n rip- roaring -•ipeoch. denouni-ing those Who would deny any citizen his civil rights because of race or cnloi The now L‘ S Supreme Court Justice re mained undaunted in his discourse as the ravages of “Hurneam* Hazel " renniTcd t his farm community power less. The mam thrust was on the apathy of registered blacks who failed to vote. The power of the ballot was dehniiely decidiKl the mam weapon to real freedom Revenue Sharing money was talked about. IJeiegates were told that a closer look at downtown remodeling while slums were still rat-infested and disease was being helped by the dust I • from drv summer dirt sireel.s policeman and pneumonia aid'^d by winter l.aw enfoi'ceinent brutality brought the strongest protest. The delegates passed a re.solution that would reijuest that any law enforcement officer reported to have used undue force on a suspect, whether under arrest or Ix'ing investigated, be suspended. I See NAACP KEGIRDS. P 2> ¥¥¥¥ ,i “TheRev. L. O. Saunders, left, Lumberton. fs shown as he receives V t li 1."/’''*“’’ Award." last week, given by the N.C. State Conference of Branches. ;.r..^V.i! m"*! service rendered the organization and the community. Kelly M. Alexander, pn SHII11. Shows mat np is happy to perlorm this chore. Representative Joy J. Johnson, who served as (iHintiiiuior lor the annual srssion Is «**own in ‘he rt«ht ►'•'•kgroiind. AME Zion Church Body Makes Plans For Centennial Year Innorent FLORENCE. S.C. - A local police officer who has denied that he shot a black ^ youth to death without (,ov. Names nrovocalion near the end of betober. was charged with murder in the death of Marvin Muldrow, the victim, Tuesday. The case prompted a riot here that lasted several days and produced many marches. and then buried. (UPI). Wake’s Black Demos Cite Miss A. Young Following her strong show ing last week's election. Wake Forest Commissioner-elect Al ley M. Young, received con gratulations from the Wake County Black Democratic Caucus. The caucus is a county-wide group of citizens who work within the Democra tic party to get their candidates elected and support candidates who favor issues favorable to its members. Caucus president Daniel T. Blue, Jr., said. "We are especially proud of the leader ship exhibited by long-time Wake Forest resident Alley M. Young. She typifies the symbolic concerns for all S le that we continually for in Wake County. We are pleased that she led the ticket, and we feel assured that she will not betray the public trust rested in her during her serve me residents of Wake Forest. Her participation in the caucus will be invaluable as we go forward to 1976 and the state and national elections." Miss Young, a black, female incumbent, led the ticket with 281 votes. Tommy Bryne, running for mayor, received 251. John B. Cole was next with 2-13 votes. In a meeting with the caucus in Raleigh, Miss Young told the members that she ran because such a broad base of the Wake Forest community wanted her to continue. Her supporters, according to Miss Young, numbered many young, old. black and white, rich and poor. "I am honored by the support shown for me. and I pledge myself to continued work on behalf of all citizens of Wake Forest." said Commissioner-elect Young. Checks Won By Man, Woman i'here were two winners of 110 checks on last week's CAROLINIAN Appreciation Money Page. Felix McCoy of 206 Bart St., was one recipient of a check for 110 from the merchants and The CAROLINIAN. Mr. Mc Coy's name was listed inside of the .space rented by Kar Parts, which is located at 2712 S. Saunders St They also have a location in Wendell to serve you. Like Mr. McCoy, Mrs. Laura M. Simp.son of 315 Bledsoe Ave.. won $10 over the (See APPRECIATION. P. 2) Williams further stated that Muldrow got out of his car and the officer placed his (Mul- drow's) hands on the top of his auto. He said Snipes then proceeded to return to the patrol car and use the radio. Williams also admitted that he observed young Muldrow take his hands off of the roof of his car. He said the officer yelled "Stop," but said Muldrow lunged at the cop, who is said to have fired two (S« FACES MURDER. P. 2) Inmate To Appeal His Sentence MONTGOMERY. Ala. ~ The sentence of death imposed on Johnny Harris, black prison inmate who helped lead a strike at Alabama's notorious Atmore prison farm, will be appealed this week here in Montgomery. Harris, who was convicted by an all-white jury on trumped up charges of mur dering a white prison guard, will appeal his case on the basis of discrimination in Jury selection against blacks and women. Also among the grounds for appeal is the argument that the death penalty is cruel and unusual punishment. A brief will be fil^ Nov. 6 in the Alabama Criminal Court of Appeals by Attorneys William Allison of Louisville. Kenluckv and Clint Brown of Mobile. Ala. Harris was one of 5 inmates convicted on charges stem ming from a strike at Atmore in early 1974. The strike was in reaction to a guard's claim that he killed one of the leaders of Inmates For Action (IFA). a prisoner's group organized to (See INMATE TO. P 2) 5 Trustees In State Ctovernor Jim Holshouser last Friday, reappointed two menibers and named one new member to the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Board of Tru->tees. rtv\pr;^inted for terms ex piriiilt June .'tn. l‘J79, wen* C (’ Griffin of Concord and Richard D, Levy of Greenslmro Henry H. Shavitz of High Point was appointed for a term expiring June 30, 1977. Shavitz, a High Point native, is owner of Henry Shavitz Realty Company, president of Henry Mortgage and Invest- iSee GOV. NAMES. P. 2) 9 Black Colleges Get Gash WASHINGTON. D.C. - Nine black colleges and universities received $752,181 from the Uw Enforcement Assistance Ad ministration last week to develop criminal justice edu cation programs that will train blacks and other minorities for professional positions in the S.-\NFOHD Closing out what many proclaimed the ino.si succes.siul annual meet- mg of the Central N.C, Conference. A.ME Zion Church ai its 95lh .se.ssion. here last w»H*k. Bishop W A Hilliard, piesiding prelate, laid the groundwork for the centennial sessi'in, which will be held in I'lKli The bishop took note of the fact that the leaders had expanded the program exten sively. during the past year, with emphasis on community lile. directed at rural churches. It was reported that many rural churches were being either built, remodeled or refurbished, in the spirit of the 15»7.‘> theme. "No Recession With Chriat ■ ll«' stressed this with the voiiih of the church when they inei for ‘ Youth Day." He told me idults that there must be a IK w approach to bringing the youth into the denomination. He charged that criticism was not the key to gaining the youth He listed participation as most vital in today's planning. There were not too manv ministerial changes. There were two on the Durham District. The Rev. R. V, Horton, who is known as the dean of active pastors, asked that he be relieved of th® pastoral duties ol Mitchell Chapel, near Piltsboro. which he has pastored for 27 years. His wish was granted. The Rev. F. L. Rush was selected as the pastor and moves over from Holland Chapel. The Rev, J. B. Roseborough, another veteran, goes to Holland • See ZION CHURCH. P zi Cops Oppose Release Of Ex-Boxer Carter TRENTON. N.J. - The New Jersey Policemen’s Benevo lent Association, voicing strong opposition for executwe cle mency for Rubin (Hurricane) Carter, hat urged Gov Brendan Byrne to deny Carter's appeal. "A pardon or clemenc National Black News Service pardon, we might Just as well open all prison doors. IThe pMple of New Jersey are watching this case very closely.” Carter, a former leading middleweight boxer, and his co-defendant, John Artis, are serving life terms on convic- n paraon or clemency nn; lernis cn convic- would be a slap in the face to all fatally shooting three decent law-abiding citizens of persons in a Paterson, New Jersey." Philip Yacovino, the president of the associaton. said. He said the Governor should stay out of the case until an appeal for a new trial is decided by the courts, and added: "If the (Governor grants a NATIONAL FORCE — Krnest 1.. Kaiford. Executive Directur nf the Kloodworth nation’s criminal justice sys- V.MCA T.-\SK tern LEAA administrator Rich ard W. Velde said the 18-monlh Street V.M.('..\. has been pilot project stems from LEAA named to a National Y.MCA research that shows blacks are Task Force on "The Survival stymied from gelling profess and Future of the YMCA in ional positions in the criminal, itluck and Non-White Corn- justice system because major niuniiies." He is attending a metropolitan colleges appa- meeting of the task force in rently fail to interest them in hidianatKilis. Indiana .Nov. t2 • criminal Justicecareers At the >5. 197.^ and reports on the same lime, small, rural Raleigh experience in develop- schools do not generally offer ing a new family YMCA on a such educational programs, is-acre tract on (Earner Road. Mr. Velde said. .Seminars will be conducted on The grant will create a VM( .\ ( areer Opportunities, consortium con.posed of the 9 F.co-Politics of Revenue Shar- instilutions and Positive Fu ing. \on-White Lay Involve- lures. Ini-., of Washington, D C. ment. and the Y.M.C..\. Black (See NINE BLACK. P 21 .Mull|.l'urpo«e Center. Care Of Health Is Basic: NEA WASHING’! UN, D.C. — UnUl quality health care is guarant eed as a basic right, other rights • including the right to learn - are "utterly meaning less." the National Education Association has emphasized in testimony to Congress. People too sick to exercise rights guaranteed by law are depriv ed of those rights, NEA said. Noting that the nation has no health care system as such and that caie is paid for by "a fragmented, uncoordinated nonsystem," the statement pointed out that evidence indicates America is "on the brink of a health care catas trophe. "The average American spends one month’s pay per year for medical services • considerably more than the cost to the average citizen of any other industrialized soc iety." said the NEA written (See HEALTH is. P. 2) N.J. tavern in 1967. Both men have appealed on the ground that the prosecution concealed evidence favorable to the defense and that two key prosecution witnesses have recanted their testimony. In a related development, the Passaic County prosecutor's office has denied that any evidence was suppressed at the 1967 trial. Several weeks ago. boxing champ Muhammad Ali, who is co-chairman of the Hurricane Carter Trust Fund, led a rally of about 1.600 outside the Slate House in Trenton, N.J., in support of clemency for Carter and Artis. • OFFICERS OF NORTH CAROLINA AD.MINiSTRATl\E vto.MEN IN KOIC ATION INCAHEI m.l In CharlolU. recnnlly. Kneeling, from left to right: Mn. Carolyn C. Ennis. Itt vice president. Smithfield; Dr. Patricia A. Kyie. president. Charlotte. Standing, left to right, .Mrs. Nancy Davis, treasurer, Charlotte; Mrs. Audrey Calhoun, secretary. Chapel Hill, and Mrs. Minelta G. Eaton. 2nd vice president. Raleigh. Appreciation Money SPOTLIGHT THIS WEEK BILLY'S B.ARGAINS • Where You Fina Money-Saving Values” •PETL" WlLl.IA.MSRPX’KIVES COVE TED HONOR •— Ex-Washington High and IJgon High Little Blues foolbdii coach Peter lilnes i Pete) Williams, was honored here last Saturday during halftime ceremonies at Carter Stadium, for his long devotion to sports. Mavor Clarence E. Ughtner procialmed November K as • Peh r Hines VMIliams Day ” in Raleigh. On the right is his wife, Mrs. Rosalie Bryant Williams. iSee storv on sports page). DR. PREZELL R. KUBfNSON Robinson New Prexy Of Group Dr. Frezeii H. Rooinson, president. Si. Augustine's College, Raleigh, was elected president-elect of the North Carolina Association of Col leges and Universities. The announcement was made on Friday. Nov. 7. at the annual meeting which was convened at the Center for Continuing Education, Appalachian Stale University in Boone. Dr. Robinson served as a member of the executive committee of the North Carolina Association of Col leges and Universities from 1971 until 1974. As presidenl- elect, he will automatically become president of the associalion in 1976. The association, which con sists of 69 North Carolina colleges and universities, has as its purpose to further the cause of higher education in North Carolina.
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