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r ISalional NAACP'n GlmU-r H. Currenl Says io^np-rr Fund-Raising Drive ‘Encouragin ★ ★★★ ★★★* Responses At Local Session-Speakers For ^Gratify: ’ R-WCA Talk Black Issues^^^ Chamber Officials Decline THE Carolinian BY MISS J, E HICKS ^The Raleigh Wake Citizens Association's agenda last Thxjrsday night was full anid interestins as issues ana problems relating especially to the blacK community and the total community were consider* ea First, there was a report given by George Spaulding, sub-committee chairman of the Educational Committee regarding Wake Tech. A dinner meeting, consisting of interested citizens and high school counselors will he given during the week of Dec. 14. At this meeting it is planned to acquaint them' with the training offered at Wake Tech, in order to recruit more blacks. Christopher ScoU of AFL- CIO staff, was presented for a brief discussion of anti-union ism in business and industry in Raleigh. R-WCA had hoped to present also the pro issue by representatives of the Cham ber of Commerce. They 4Weclined. however. Mr. Scott said that it was a tragedy when learned that Miller Brewing ro. had been kept out The Chamber of Commerce hid behind the environmental issu''. The environmentalists and the people should work together. He felt that the (Set* R-WCA MEETS, P. 2) Director Of QIC To Be Heard VOL. 35 NO. 7 .Vort/i Carolina*» Leading Weekly RALEIGH, N.C., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1976 Walks Out Of Holding Room ROBBERY SUSPECT SOUGHT ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Dr. Andrew A. Best Greenville Medic Appeals Drug Case Conviction Delcared GREENVILLE - The defense altorney for Dr. Andrew A. Best, convicted here last Wednesday on charges of illegally selling or dispensing controlled substances, said the con viction would be appealed. Presiding Judge L. Bradford Tillerv’ sentenced the popular medic to a total of 24 months, but suspended the sentence for three years and ordered Dr. Best to pay a fine of $1000.00 and court costs on each count. Presiding Judge L. Bradford Tillery sentenc^ the popular medic to a total of 24 months, but suspended the sentence for 3 yea;^ and ordered Dr. Best to pay a fine of $1,000 and court costs on each count. Attorney Marvin K. Blount. dimming up t^e first week of an intensive emergency fund-raising campaign. Gloster B. Current, director of branches and field administration for the National Association for — ■ ■ the Advancement of Color ed People, who is serving as campaign coordinator, said SINGLE COPY 20c that the results are - encouraging. In addition to badiy-needed funds, other kinds of valuable responses have also been gratifying, he said Enumerat ing some of the encouraging signs. Mr Current said that the black community, even though beset by the economy and inflation, is demonstrating its concern. Black editors and newspapers have earned ap peal stories as well as editorials urging action and will shorllv run free appeal ads NAACP branches, he said, have accelerated payment of asst'.ssmenis and most have launched separate, local fund raising drive.s. As things now appear. Mr. Current went on. if the public continues to respond, the NA.ACP hopefully, may be able to close its budget gap by the end of the year. However encouraging the signs are. he warned, they should not . provide a reason for the public to relax its effort. The gap can only be closed, he said, by continuing a persistent, nationwide, fund- i><.i<,:»k raising effort in order to preserve the vital program of aulhonties are looking for leading civil rights organ- 24-year-o^ Nathaniel Quii- i2ation ler. who reportedly escaped Current urged NAACP from a holding room in the friends and supporters to rush Wake County Courthouse contributions to the national Monday. He became the office at 1790 Broadway, New N. Quiller Walks Out; Of Room SITE OF SNIPER SHOOTING ~ Detroit ~ DotroM patrolman Sedrtek Miller points to a shattered stere window, result ot a , . sniper shooting where one person was kilied and two policemen Jr., ms lawyer, gave immed- The st4we was across from the motel where the sniper late notice of appeal, contend- eventually died in the fire touched off by police bullets and ing that the conviction on the (... /iipn felony charge could deprive ^ Dr. Best of his means of livelihood. The physician, if the conviction stands, could lose his license to practice medi cine. Three undercover agents for the State Bureau of Investiga- (See DR. BEST. P. 2) School Board Members Said *Toot-Dragging'’ BRUCE LIGHTNER bruce Li^tner, director of the Raleign Opportunity In dustrialization Center, will ^eak at Saint Augustine's College to two Introduction to business Classes on Thursday, December 4, at 11:00 a m. in Room oil in the Boyer Building. His subject will be “OIC and its Purpose.” Two other speakers will lecture on the same day, following Lightner's presenta tion. They are, I. Jarvis Martin of the Durham Business and E^ofessional Chain-subject, f'The Small Business Admini stration and its Purpose;” and Henry Brown, Brown Realty G.mpany -subjecl, “Sole Pro prietorships (Real Estate Dwnershlo) and its Purpose.” Bar Owner Charged In Jim Crow HAMMOND. La. - The Department of Justice filed a civil suit last Thursday, charging the owner of a bar In Hammond, Louisiana, with refusing to serve black persons and racially mixed groups. Attorney General Edward H. Levi said the suit was filed in U S. District Court in New Orleans, Louisiana, against Lanell Caimes, owner of the Brown Door. 'Hie suit said Caimes refuses to serve blacks and whites in the company of blacks in violation of the public accom modations section of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The suit asked for a court order permanently enjoining rCMi RAR OWNER. P. 2) WASHINGTON - The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has critized past and pr^MRt members of the Prince Oorges County School board for “delaying tactics'' and “foot dragging" on school desegration. In a 337-page report - “A Long Day's Journey Into Light" - the commission detailed the desegregation process in the county since 1654. The report will be Robinson New Head Of Board Dr. Prezell R. Robinson, president. St. Augustine's College, has been elected chairman of the Board of Directors of the United Board for College Development, Inc., for a 3-year term. The United Board for College Development consists of some wSe# ROBINSON. P. 2) published in February, as part of an attempt to clarify the commission s rationals for busing. “Despite the ‘school as usual’ in Prince Georges County,” the report said, "the national controversy regarding busing and court-ordered de segregation ctHitinues to gen erate misunderstanding about the role of government and law in a free and democratic society.” The report describes the county’s early interpretation of what constituted “all deliber ate speed” to integrate schools as less than satisfactory. It calls the first effort an effective “freedom of choice” technique of integration; then came a disappointing "good faith" voluntary compliance with federal desegregation regulations; and finally, a January 1973 court order which forced busing to even out black-white school ratios. (See SCHOOL BD.. P. 2) Appreciation Ceheks Won By Two Men Mills Paint and Body Shop was the spotlighted business in last week's edition of The CAROLINIAN. Mills is located at 205 E. Davie St . here in Raleigh. There were 2 winners in last week’s contest Virgil C. Ray of 225 Welker St. and James E. Oakley. 407 Walser PI., were the 2 lucky recipients of a check of $10 apiece. Mr. Ray's name was listed under the space provided by Hudson-Belk. while Mr. Oak ley’s name was found with the ad of Central Park Mobile Homes (See APPRECIATION. H. 2I second man in less than one week to flee the county facility. According te authorities, young QuiUer of Raleigh, is beUewod to have let himself out of Um room and he is stlU at Urge, according to Chief DMiity Sheriff Looter W. ’ t auspoct Whs awaitii trial for armed robbery Boykin's Grocery, cotate ' Haywood and E. Lenoir Streets, and two separate charges of felonious assault. Authorities said Quiller had been brought to Superior Courtroom Number 1, once that day and then returned to the holding room adjacent to the courtroom. Because of a small malfunction in the door to the lockup, he was reported ly able to escape. Deputy Kelly said, however, that a deputy should have been 0(1 duty to make sure no one escaped. York. N.Y, 10019, Zachary To Decide 5 On Claim (See SUSPECT. P. 2) Williams Writes To Readers Editor's Note: The following open letter was written by Peter Hines Williams, retired coach at both Washington and Ugon High Schools here.) "To ail the fans, alumni, student body, administrative personnel, and contributors: "iiils tetter is written with the intent to show my appreciation for the honor that you rendered me, at Shaw University's Homecoming on Nov. 8. “At the time of the oresenta- tion, I was too choked up with emotion to express my deep inner feelings for the honor, to give my thanks verbally. “This event has strengthen ed my belief that if you do a job well, it will be remembered. It also gives me the encourage ment to continue working towards the betterment of the youth in Raleigh, to help create a tetter environment for them to mature within. This I pledge to each and everyone of you and to the youth of Raleigh. “The symbol of your apprec iation has been placed in a place of honor in my home. "To express the deep inner thoughts about the honors and awards you bestowed upon me, 1 find words inadequate. 1 will try to the upper most of my ability to live up to the honor you have placed on me. At the same time. I humbly say. thank you! Each and everyone of you I thank you. “May you never have a third down situation in life. I hope iSee WILLIAMS. P. 2) l*E.\RL BAILEY MAKES SPEAKING DEBIT AS I’.N. DELKG.ATE — United Nalionb — Neweft mrinber of I'.S. delrftation. Prarl Rallrv, makeh her first <(peerh as a I'.N. diplomat. Nov. 33. and crosses words with sharp-tongued Cuban .\nibuhsudor Kicardu .\larrun Duesado about Puerto Hiro. Mr suggested that if she had sung her speech, it would have been more convincing. (CPIi Gains In Action Being Cut NEW YORK. NY Although c>siensibly celebrat ing the 10th anniversary of the Equal Employment Oppuriuiv ity Commission. Americans art* really participating in a memorial service for the second American Reconstruc tion. it was charged by Herbert Hill, labor director for the National .Association for the Advancement of Colored Peo ple. Speaking at a sympoeium. held on Nov. 28 at the Rutgers University Law School. Mr. Hilt said that major evidence of the sharp turn away from the f loat of racial equality is to te ound in the “shrill" and “paranoid” attacks against afflrmartve action programs During the 2-day sympos ium. marking the 10th anniver sary of the establishment of the Equal Employment Opporlun it/Commission, Mr. Hill said, “The effort to eliminate the present effects of past discrim ination. to right tne wrongs of many generations was barely under way when it was aborted... Even the very mo dest gains made by black men and women through affirma tive action are being erased, as powerful institutions turn the clock of history back to the dark and dismal days of ‘separate but equal.' “Diverse forces united in their intense opposition to DEFENSE RE.STS IN BARNES’ CASE — Provi dence. R.t. — The defense rested its case. Nov. 34. in the $1.^million civil damage trial against professional basketball 4iMr Mnr«tis4terwes.reused of attacking a Providence Cutlege teammate. Lawrence E. Ket- virlis of Milton. Mass., with a tire iron In 1972. The incident between the two men foHowied a vrramble for a toose ball duHng a team scrimmage In which Ketvirlis elbowed Karnes In the mouth, jarring loose several teeth. Final arguments in the case are scheduled for Nov. 2S. (CPI) Applicants For Medics Declining National Black News Service WASHSINGTON - The number oi minority students entering the nation’s medical A complaint lodged against a city employee will te investi gated by the agency, that the accused is em^oyed by. Ms. Beverly R. Mitchell, the associate director of Raleigh Community Relations Com mission. was accused by City Councilman William R. (Bill) Knight of participating in a local political campaign. Councilman Knight, an ex- officio of the RCRC. told the board of that organization in an executive session, that Ms. Mitchell had worked against him. and other council mem bers. Jack Keetcr and Mrs. Miriam P. Block in city elections. RCRC chairman James A. Burt, has asked that RCRC executive director Malcolm S. Hulslander investigate the charges brought against Ms. Mitchell. (See ZACHARY TO. P. 2) Bodies Of Three Are Discovered LUMBERTON - Police have found the bodies of a mother and her two children. ...... . „ , who had been reported missing climb, AAMC said. One of since Sept 24 every five medical studenta is The search for Mra. Calla- » woman-double the percent- ban 21, and her two children, age live years ago. This year s Samuel 3. and Sidney. 16 freshman medical class is 23.8 monlhs. began Iasi week, when percent female, compared with a youngster found Mrs. Calla 22.2 percent of last year s ban s purse. entering class the bodies were found in a ^ BeeHng. dean densely wooded area, off the 'he ‘ndiana Uniprsity Old Whitevilie Road in the School of Medicine, said one of n .(i=i,.s/s» every two women applicants g Burnt Island dtslrict. (See BODIES OF. P iSee MEDICAL. P. 2) schools declineij this year for affirmative action pr^rams.” the first lime since 1969, the " •*—— •• -- • Association of American Medi cal Colleges has reported AAMC officials said although the medical schools had steady increases from 1969 until this } 'ar. the increases never matched the goals set for them in 1970 by an AAMC task force. Last year there were 1,473 and this year there were 1,391 minority students in medical schools freshmen classes. The AAMC had set goals of 1,600 new minority medical students by 1974-75 and 1,800 by this year. While minority enrollment declined, enrollment of women medical students continued to he continued, “deliberately distort the issue bv equating affirmative action, based upon numerical goals, with a fiction called the 'quota system' and (See GAINS ARE. P. 2) Calhoun Is Assistant To Pres. WASHINGTON. DC - While House Aide John Cal houn, a strong advocate for minority economic develop ment and staunch supporter of the traditionally black col leges, has been appointed special assistant to the President and will focus on the area of minority affairs. President Ford announced the appointment on Friday, Nov. 21. He succeeds Stanley Scott who has resigned. A former foreign service officer, the 38-year-old Presi- (See CALHOUN, P, 2) WINS CUVETED TROPHY AND SCHOLARSHIP ^ Mrs. Lillian Winstead (right), with her daughter. .Miss Karen E. Winstead, a student at Notre Dame Academy in Washin^on, O.C.. who recently received a $.300 scholarship and trophy. .Mrs. Winstead is an employee with the Solicitor's Office. I'.S. Department of l.abor. Appreciation Money SPOTLIGHT THIS WEEK LEE’S SHOES b* REPAIR ■For The Best Repair Jobs In Town" | ^ PRISON INMATES MAKE DEMANDS KNOW'N^ New York^ Inmates of the Rikers Island House of Detention make their demands for improved conditions at the prison early Nov. 24. The prisoners seized 5 hostages and took control of 5 of 7 cell blocks. \ negotiator fur the inmates said later that they had been guaranteed amneslv from prosecution and agreed to release the 3 remaining hostages. The> had let 3 go earlier. <CPh
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