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HOME Prexy Says StanOar Pt:j 06., liawe.a, er lo'" Housing Ordinance ‘Iffy’ Forces ^ Prevent Mordecai Johnson Dies ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ At 86.«In His Sleep ¥ ¥ ¥ 4 THE Carolinian VOL. 36 NO. «B North Carolina's Leading Weekly RALEIGH, N. C., THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 16. 197B SINGLE COPY 20c Lee Loses Race; SEES GAIN STILL ^ 4 SPUKGKON CAMERON DOING ms PART — Howard Lee. candidate for the Democra^ nomination for lieutenant governor of North Carolina, went I® polls Tuesday and presumably voted for himself in a race which he Inst to uDuonent Jimmy Green. Sen. Julian Bond Returns_X9 NCSU ^ After participaling in the Diack citizens had gone to the Labor Dav Human Rights polls in past elections ^ March and Rally here. Georgia Slate Senator Julian Bond returned to Raleigh Sept. 9 to address a university audience at North Carolina State Uni versity, Before the estimated 600 students. Bond said of black people. ‘ Whereas our general condition has improv^. our relative condition has worsen ed.” He said citizens are forced to 0- to the polls and "Chose briween twiddle dee and t^ldle dum ." He also said the American political system is one in which the governing body is elected by a voting minority *to rule a nonvoting majority ^nd was critical of the voting records of blacks as he suggested that blacks could have had. a greater positive effect upon th*' nation's politi cal fiber ann makeup it more Bond was elected to the Georgia House of Representa tives in 1965. He was 25 years old. He was refused a seat in the House until his case was taken to the U.S. Supreme Court. White members of the House then allowed him to be seated. Bond has made three appearances in the Raleigh area within the last few months. 4RS5f/ DALLAS — The Bicentefi- nial. woridwide military pre paredness. the role of blacks in today's society, a political philosophy, free enterprise, and prayer in schools were among topics presented here Supporter Said It Looks Bleak’ 1 was almost as ii me noward Lee supporters new that it was too much to eipect. It was JO much to expect that North Carolina was oing to actually nominate a black person for eutenant governor. Jut scores of supporters, black and while (wIUj good mixture of newsmeni. were on hand at he Senate Room of the Holiday Inn Downtown > just In case this southern sUle ipcided to make national history in this ticenteonial year. But it did not. By 8 p.m.. supporters were gathering in the «nate Room where the Lee campaign sUff lad set up refreshments, a podlnm. chairs, harts, and a large television screen • a screen in which periodic election return captkma ippeared. WPTF radio had a Ubie and banner lehind the podium. Elected ofHcUls were also imong the gathering of supporters. As the election returns were broadcasted and elevised. the Lee supporters milled around the Senate Room, obviously tense and apprehen- ,ive. Many of them fell free to express their ipprehensiveness. Ml. Majorie .Sanders, of 744 Quarry, said luring the early returns. ‘Right now I am •eally tense.” And another woman, who -efused to give her name because she wwket for the stale, said. "Right now I am getting lense because I feel that Howard Lee m qualified. ’ A that point. Howard Lee was trailing. ' , , , Within seconds of her sutement. the television captions reported that Green’s lUUwlde tally was 7M.000 votes. I,.ee had 57.060. As the tally was flashed on the screen, supporters mshed to observe, with one 1^ supporter responding. • Good soul." It was 8:50 p.m. Thurman Turner of Garner said during the early returns that he was feeling "apprehen sive and thoughtful." But his wife, who said she bxtrked for Howard l.ee "As hard as I could.” said she was "hopeful, of coarse.” ReUining her optimism, she said, ”1 won't get discouraged until about 10:30 or II.” It was t p.m. When I.ee was 15.000 votes behind. Kevin Barrls of Chapel Hill said. ‘Thafs a lot to overcome." Provides Hints Of Future BY WILLIE WHITE. Staff Writer It was a strong Howard Lee who told scores of supporters here Tuesday night. "When 1 am down and out. I get more determined, so keep that in mind." With that statement, Lee ended a speech in the ^nate Room of the Holiday Inn Downtown where he acknowl edged that Jimmy Green had won the Democratic nomina tion for Ll. Governor of North Carolina. In other races, (be results were at follows: for governor. Flaherty, 43.000-pluB to Pri- vette's 29.000-plns (Republican race): for State Auditor, Bridges. U2,000-plat to Woo’s S7.000-P I u s (Democratic race): for labor commissloaor, . Brooks. plat to Scott's Z32.000-P las (Dcmoeralic race); and for 3rd district, Whitley. 30.060-plus to Love's 2«.000-plu8. But from the time that Lee entered the room of cheering, FACT-FINDOt — Ladaoa, •.€. — UA Hop. John Cmytn. Jr. applauding supporters, he con- (D-Mkh.) came to Ladaoa 8e^ IS at the rep ■cot of the United ® sense of composure Electrical. Radio and BAacUne Workera of America U nndcrUke which couM serve to hold a facl-fln^g mliilan kMa a nnhm diapnto with the General together a force of supporters Electric ptont here. He said to John Rork (R) ol the nakm local lor future J^lUical ventures. 1202. "TWa diapitc rakes cmckl concerns regarding the Lee said that from the accepted principie of coUcctive hirgnining.” (UPl) beginning, no one entered the campaign with any illusions that it "would be anything other than an uphill fight.” And though he has lost this election bid. he vowed that he would continue to work in the spirit of his campaign theme, “To make North Carolina the best million membership in attend- place in which to live.” ance The group is the largest In a deep and resonant voice organization of blacks in the reminiscent of that of many United States. black preachers, the former In the matter of blacks mayor of Chapel Hill said that celebrating the Bicentennial, forhis supporters, “this is not a Dr Jackson said he was firm defeat; this is not a battle and positive ihat we should which has been lost. The people lake part in this celebration, of North Carolina have lost this "Wewere, and are. a part of evening.” the nation’s history. Our That statement brought a achievements as a people are loud round of applause in the found within the records of the midst of which one supporter last 200 years of American yelled, “Yes. yes!" history We have made our But (he people have made o rowvc'MTloN P. 2) their choice,” Lee said, as he (See LONVE ; promisj^ to continue working in the slate's political arena. "This is no time to feel bitter,” he told his supporters. He said he would not engage in post election “back biting and rock-throwing." noting that this would “dishonor the campaign which 1 have tried to run." He said the campa^ was run and lost “with dec«ncv...in tact ” (Sec LEE. P. 2) •! AND CHAKl.ENE REGESTEK. Staff Wriifia "The fair housing ordinance is still iffy' for the City of Raleigh" because of efforts to make “accommodations to special interests." the presi dent of Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) said in an interview this week. Spurgeon Cameron, head of the fair housing organization (HOME), said forces are at work against the ordinance which was drawn up by the Raleigh Community Relations Commission. Those forces, he said, are the influence of the mayor and the Raleigh Board of Realtors. Noting that the proposed ordinance has been sent to a study committee. Cameron said blacks are not putting forth enough pressure to bring about action. "They are not screaming; they ought to be screaming.” Cameron said he is dedicated to fair housing and does not advocate compromise. Commenting further on the role of blacks in getting (he ordinance passed. Cameron said. "We don’t have enough people silting over here saying. You had better pass that ordinance.' Black people should never compromise on anything about their civil rights.” According* to Sec. 26.3 of the Brought Howard Success Dr Mordecai Wyatt John son. a major figure in higher education and president of Howard University in its or3.nanc7“the documen. N.W was Washington. D.C. He execution within the City of Raleigh of the policies em- were held o„ the National Baptists Hear Convention’s President JOHN BAKER. JR. Baker Joins J. Carter Campaign Jolj* Baker, Jr., a senior member of U.S. Sen. Robert Morgan’s staff, has been named deputy campaign di rector for Jimm^ Carter's presidential campaign in North Carolina. His appointment was an nounced by Joel McCieary. Carter's slate campaign direc tor. "We are extremely fortunate to have a man of John Baker's character and reputation join us in this election effort," McCieary said. Baker. 40. is a native of Howard campus Tuesday. Under Johnson's charisma tic leadership. Howard Uni versity grew into an interna tional university, becoming a vital center of educational opportunity for all nalionali lies. In an era when segregation severely restricted the educational oppoirtunities uf blacks and other minorities. Johnson, a controversial figure whose career seemed to be thrust forward by his own sense of mission, built Howard into a haven of learning for the denied and the disadvantaged. His role and that of the university became unlqiio in the annals of education, so much so that in the early decades of his administration. Howard (rained nearly 50 percent of all black physicians and dentists, and approxi mately % percent of all of the black lawyers. Though his hands were often severely lied, sometimes even by those who professed to be friends of Howard University, he was able to gain accredita tion for alt of the university's Raleigh and is a former schools aim colleges, and to member of Ihe Slate Board of seeure increased support from Paroles. He held that post - during the administration of federal Gov, Robert Scott. (See BAKER. P. 2) private philanthropy and the government. During his tenure, the student popula- See JOHNSON. P. 2) Federal Civil Rights Act of 1968. as amended." The docu ment also states that it is designed to "safeguard all individuals within the City from discrimination in housing because of race, color, religion. 'ras^iAi national origin, or sex.” racial ordinance lists 8 areas of illegal practices. It also deals with Ihe practice of blockbust ing." A key point in the ordinance is the section dealing with enforcement. For violation of any provi sion of the ordinance, violators would face a civil penally of $200 for each day of the violation. Crimlflal suits could also be'brought against viola tors. ftAnd in addition to individuals initiating actions against violators, the City of EUIeigh could also initiate action. One of the main reasons Cameron and HOME support Ihe ordinance is that it provides for local enforcement. Cameron said a person who believes he or she has been discriminated against should be able to obtain action within "24 In 48 hours, as opposed to Ihe 6 months” it would take if the alleged discrimination were taken to federal invest!- (See HOUSING. P 2) Sept. 9 at the National Bapti»< (^vention. U.S.A., Inc. by Dr. Joseph U. Jackson, president. The 96th annual convention is being held . at the Dallas Convention (i^enter with appro ximately 20.000 of the 6.3' Late Carolina Times Editor Honored By AAA But the supporters held oa to Ihe last ray of hope, as was evidenced by the responses of one supporter who would not give his name. ”Y(mi know, you are ditcooraged the way the votes are coming in. But you keep watching, hoping things are going to change.” At 0:10, someone wrote on a chalk board graph that Lee had loat Wake County in a final vote of 10.321 to 18.103. One newsman, who was convinced that race was caasing Lee's defeat, said, “A lot of them out there (white voters in rural areas)” had only recently come to renllxe (hat Lee “was who be was.” Mrs. Sarah Morgan, of 1216 Boyer, one of the senior citizens who voted snd worked for Lee, said. "It seems that all my work was In vain.” But then she said. In the face of what was becoming more obvions, tbal perhaps there were some positive results from her efforts. She said she volunteered her time because “I want younger bUcks to have a better chance than i bad.” But Mrs. Morgan, along with Mrs. Nellie K. Boykias. lamented black voter apathy. Mrs.Morgaa said she tried to get people out to vote even when she bad to drag them “by their noses or by (heir toes.” During the coarse of the Interview with Mrs. Morgan, a eaptkM oa the screen sUted tbit the Associated l^s bad declared Green winner of the lieutenant governor's race. But no one seemed to notice. It was 9:ZS. At t:3S. stUl saoQmr caption brenght no reaction. It was as though the supporters had grown weary of bonnily rushing to (he lelevbioa screen* ' Then, n few moments later, another captloB caused Lee’s supporters to again ruth u Ihc screen. There were sighs. Some supporters disappointedly shook Iheir heads. Oae suppo^r said. "It looks bleak to me.” From (ben on. it was simply a matter of waiting for Lee to make bis last appearance before supporters of bis 1076 bid to become the lieutenant governor of Nmtb Carolina. —WILLIE WHITE fXiNI L!.! II HAH 'tJ-l' ■ Appreciation The American Arthritis As sociation. Inc. (AAA), has established a scholarship at North Carolina Central Uni versity in Durham in honor of the late founder, editor and publisher of The CAROLINA TIMES. Dr. Louise E. Austin The scholarship will be awarded annually to a student in the School of Nursing and is to be known as The l^uis E. Austin Scholarship. Clifton F. Jones of Chapei Hill, president of the American Arthritis As.sociation. an nounced the scholarship. Jones said. "The American Arthritis Association. Inc. is honored to announce the establishment of the Louis E Austin Scholarship The late Dr. Austin was a great humanitarian. He was deeply interested in the welfare of his fcllowman. be they black, white or of whatever ethnic origin. He was a great North ('arolinian and a great Ameri can " Austin was uorn in c.iiiiel(l, N.C on Jan. 24. 1898. He was educated at Joseph K. Brick School, Brick. N.C.. and at National Training School (now Nl'CU in Durham). He was married to the former Miss Siella Walker of Muskogee, okla Mrs. Austin still lives in Durham they nave one daughiei. Mrs. Vivian Austin Edmonds of Chapel Hill, who is the KDmUU NOTB: Th« CAKOUNISN Iti Header Wins tU Is s»«« rtfs^lisf IS* niisilsi U* psSttiiii ■Mt, UfaiiW s tr«w SSWISSl UlJtH SSS iu TtUUUWiW •rIgiBsl tSiur to be awarded annually to a present editor and publisher of student in Ihe School of The Times, Nursing at North Carolina Central University in Durham. Husiin was the president oi the Interdenominational Ush ers Association of North Carolina for 34 years. He was an active member and trustee of St. Joseph's African Metho dist Episcopal (AME> Church and taught the men's Bible class for many years. He was a charier member of the Dur ham Committee on Negro Affairs, a member of Omega 1 si Fni r raiernity, a 32 degret; Mason, and a Shriner. He was Ihe first black man in Ihe South (0 run successfully for public office on ihe Democratic ticket. He was elected a Justice of the Peace in Durham County in 1936. He died June 12. 1971. The American Arthritis As sociation. Inc., is a national voluntary health agency, with local offices a( 407 W. Franklin St. in Chapel Hill. (See I IMES. P. 2) SSMM Ml 1W OtlM OMl SSmU SM >IHM* wUS th« msMfS P*ik« Dfsftsissl. UMraSr fsttlsg m*m»s •Sts* fsttc* UstUr bsawUcS sU •« tk* ■slsrtsl Isr IS* CHsm Um* I* gatSmS. MAN ARRESTED Robert Taylor, Jr., of 2606 Poole Rd., was arrested by Raleigh police Friday after he allegedly struck a woman with hjs fists, according to Raleigh police reports. According to the police reports, Taylor struck Ms. Cynthia Ann Carter. 19. of 624 New Women’s Residence at Shaw University. According to the reports, the incident alleg edly occurred in the 600 block of S. Blount St. _ ispe cKiME BEAT. P. 3) S10.00 Check Charles D. Keck, a resident of 1413 Griffin Circle, won last week's Appreciation Money. He discovered his name in (he Warehouse of Tires advertise ment. After reporting this discovery to The CAROLIN IAN. he received a check for $10 for the reader of Ihe week's Appreciation. Other unreporled names lisied on the page were David L. Bullock of 2817 Golden St., and Carlton Hencierson. of 1115 Gregg St. Bullock’s name was in the Pigglv Wiggly adverlise- iSee APPRECIATION, P. 2) Appreciation Money SPOTLIGHT THIS WEEK SPIVEY’S I AWN .MOWER SERMO^ "Equipped To Enhance Your Yaros Aria t-awii WAITING IN COMFORT — Richmoad. Va. — Hi^ threo Baptbt leaders sit It out as they waltla line to register at the 79the annual meeting at the Lott Carey Coaventloo which convened receotly io Richmond, Va. They are left to right. Dr. K. O. P. Godwin, pastor of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Winston-Salem; Dr. M. L. Wilson. Convent Avenue Baptbl Church of New York City: and the Rev. Leotha Debnam. pastor of the Tupper Memorial Baptist Church of Raleigh.
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