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Black Youth« 18, Free On Bond NAACP To Intervene InNC Belt-Beating Case Feelings ¥ ¥ ¥ ★ ★ ★ ★ Former Divinity School Dean Davis Returns To Sfiai© Scoulfty V01-. 36 NO. 41 North Carolina’s Leading Weekly RALEIGH. N. C., THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 1977 SINGLE COPY 20c White Merchant Allegedly Kills Black Man, But Jr, , r • "EETS with BL,4rK C.41 CIS MEMBERS - Washing.on _ VUi.iag ll B ir Taniania .ccond from Irfl, mrl with the I S. C ongressional Black Caucus !uonori ? k T' * ■’ presented him ollh a letter expressing the C aucus' support of his efforts in implementing the liberation of Southern Africa. Lefl-lo-right Rep John < ^sers. It-Mlch.: Nsererei Hep. Charles Diggs, D-MIch , and Rep. Parren Mitchell. D-Md^il IMl ECL Worker Is State’s Employee Of The Year” . BOYCOTT SLOWS W if. if. if. M. M. M. •k -k -k Mrs. (Jhavis, Others To Speak ¥¥¥ *10* Sun. Plans Complete 44 r.RKKNVILLE Al a recent banquet in Kinston. John H Hiueil was named Outstanding State Emplovee oi the Year irom the Area Five region ot the North Carolina State Employees Association 'NCSEAj Area Five is com prised ot 23 counties m eastern North Carolina and has ap proximately 1,700 NCSEA members The award is given on the basis ot merit and service to the association. bizzell. special chairman ot the East Carolina University NCSEA members tor 15 years, has been employed by the university tor more than 34 years - lirst as a janitor and more recently as day super visor 01 housekeeping Each ot the 32 employees under Bizzell’s supervision has specific responsibilities in the same buildings each day. 'See ECU WORKER, P 2) NASA Names 1st BlackDeputy Chief 4 Groups Endorse Boycott JOHNH. BIZZFLt itii NCKF \ plaqur District (> Aspirants Sound Off WASHINGTON, D C ~ NASA has named Isaac T. "Ike" Gillam, IV. to the position ot deputy center direc tor tor the Dryden Flight Research Center. Edwards, Calii . ettective immediately. The 45-vear>old lormer Air Force pilot came to the southern California facility in May 1976. when he was named director ot Space Shuttle operations He has l>een re sponsible tor Dryden s activi ties 111 support of the Space Shuttle testing which has been conducted there. Gillam has been with NASA since 1963 and has held a variety of management level positions at the space agency's headquarters in Washington, DC Before his NASA assign ment, Gilliam served in the U S Air Force from 1953 to 1963 (See NASA APPOINTS. P. 2) Uiree ot the tour black candidates tor a seat on the jHaleigh City Council from ypredominantly black District C, met at the Bloodworth Street YMCA Monday night and A stated their views on issues which they believe are most pertinent to residents of the area. The fourth candidate, Lawrence T. Dickens, was not present at the talk session Incumbent William R. Knight, lormer Knight cam paign manager and St. Augds tine’s College otiicial James E Burt and former Raleigh Planning Commission chair man Millard R Peebles met tor three hours with about 30 district residents at the Blood- worth Street YMCA While the candidates a- greed Monday that communi cations be tween the. dis trict and its council repre sentative need to be improv ed, they dif- i ^ti^red on how to do it. KNIGHT Knight extolled the virtues of (See DISTRICT C. P. 2) GOP Chief Breaks Ties Natienal Black News Service WASHINGTON* D. C. - The cbeimen ef the Netienel Blech Repeblieea CeeecM bet broken renhi with the Ceegrestlenel leedertbip of his perty on the key ecoBOMk iiiees ef reisinf the mininiuei wege end the centreversiel Henphrey- Hewkini Full Impieynient Act (H.l. SO]. In en interview on "Anerie'i Blech Ferem," the first netienelly tyndieeted blech newt interview pregreni en cenieierciel televitien, Jnmei C. Cemniinii Jr., told reporters he seppertt the Oeniecretic drive to increete the fiderel wege Beer, from S2.30 to $? AS per hour. Repuhlicen lewnekert ere ieeding the drive egehiit the bike. And, tnid Cemniingi, nn Indiennpelii hetineismnn end leng-time lepebiicen nctivitt, "We iwppert the Humphrey- Howkint Fell fmpieynient Bill, with reiervetieni. The Demo- cretic-teontored lenisletien. which hot wen only tuhewami ivppert from President Car ter, weeld mehe the govern ment the employer ef lost resort end set eetlenel economic geels. TO PORTRAY TAVERN WENCH — WavbiDgton — Emily Yancy will portray (he earthy tavern wench Adonza in the new production of the "Man of La Mancha." starring Richard Klely who recreates his original Broadway role as the legendary Don Quixote. Show opens at the National Theater here on Aug. 12 before moving to Broadway . (I'PD R. Parks Award To A. Haley ATLANTA, Ga. - Alex Haley, author of the bestselling novel, Roots, will receive the coveted Rosa Parks Award during the 20th anniversary convention of the Southern Christian Leadership Comm ence on Wedn^sda' Aug. 17. Haley, whose book also became (he award-winning television series, is scheduled to receive the award at the special awards banquet during the convention. The Rosa Parks Award will be presented to Haley by SCLC acting H IPY -r w- president and chairman of the iJj UCf /fug board, Joseph E.Uwery WHITAKERS - One by one. black patrons can be seen drifting in and out of the highway grocery and convenience store of Joe Judge, who is white, located on Rt. 301 in the town of Whitakers. But one week ago, a boycott was imposed upon Joe Judge by three organizations, the Peoples Coalition for Jus tice. African Liberation Support Committee and Work ers Viewpoint Organization, at a Whitakers rally recently. Two of the organizations arc not Whitakers-based organiza tions. The boycott of Joe Judge's store was called after Judge shot and killed a black man. CTiarlie Lee, on April 19. when Ijee attempted to get $7 change V trom Judge. Judge was charged with murder and released on bond. No trial date has been set. For a briel period following Lee's murder, the town’s blacks did not patronize Judge, but following cessations of demonstrations, then led by Rev. Edward King and (^iden Mitchell Outlines Schedule GREENVILLE - Ac cording to information furnished The CAROLIN IAN this week, the Pitt County Branch of the NAACP plans to seek an all-out investigation of an alleged assault on 18-year- old Anthony Wallace. Win- terville, who told how he was maced, mauled and virtually belt-whipped “with his own belt,^' by three law enforcement of ficers for what he termed, "lip. ■■ The vouth insisu that he is innocent, even though he is being accused of violating a probation, striking his proba tion officer with his own belt and in the face with his fist, in a warrant which was not avail able to this newspaper as late as 7;30 a.m., July 31, even though the alleged incident is said to have occurred on July 27, about 9 p.m. Wallace makes no bones about his not having paid the weekly fine of $15 per week, which was given in connection (See BELT-BEATING. P. 2> SAMMY DAVIS EVACU ATED — Hartford. Conn. — Entertainer Sammy Davit was among 300 guests evacuated from a hotel here Aug. 6 after a toxic gas spewed from the building’s air duett. (UPI) Usage Of Estey Is Mulled (See BOYCOTT. P. 2) ISAAC T. GILLIAM. IV University Minister^ Edueator Returning President Natioeal Black News Service WASHINGTON. D C. - Dr Lisle C. Carter. Jr , a national ly prominent black educator, was named recently as the first president of the University of the District of Columbia. The newly formed university is the result ot a merger of D C. Teachers College, Federal City College and Washington Tech nical Institute. The adminis tration expects a fall enroll ment of 14,000 students with a projected enrollment of 22,000 students by 1982. Prior to this appointment. Carter was chancellor at the Atlanta University Center in Atlanta. Ga. Carter. 51 is a native ot New (See UNIVERSITY. P, 2) ITie award is the oldest and most cherished awai d of SCLC. It was created in 1962, under the presidency of SCLC’s lounder, the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr It is presented each year to the individual who has done the most in the struggle to help the suffering poor and the struggle for equal justice. The banquet will be held at the Sheraton-Biltmore Hotel at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 17. Tickets for the occasion are $20. Co-chdirmen for the banquet are Georgia State Rep Lottie Watkins of Atlanta and Gerri Elser, chiei ot staff tor Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson. Speakers tor the banquet are Washington, DC. Congress man Walter Fauntrov and Maryland Congressman Par- en Mitchell, who is chairman (See PARKS AWARD, P 2) Appreciation Dr. John W. Fleming, inter im president of Shaw Univer sity, Monday announced the appointment of Dr. Grady Demus* Davis to the position ef professor of behavioral stud- Dr. Davis is an alumnus of Shaw, receiv ing the A.B. degree in 1942. He received the master of divinity degree at Andover- I Newton Theo- ' logical Semin ary and the DR. DAVIS Ph D. in psychology from Boston University, Boston, (See DR DAVIS, P. 2) The Elstey Hall Foundation met at the Memorial Auditor ium here Tuesday ni^t, along with citizens of the community, to discuss ways in which Estey could be revitalized and put to use serving the community and the City of Raleigh. Estey Hall, located on the Shaw University campus, is a landmark of distinction and has served the community for 100 years. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a designated Raleigh Historic F^operty. At the meeting, citizens were asked to share their ideas of ways to make Estey very useful to the community. Among some of the possibili ties stated were: a community center, activities for senior citizens and an information center for travelers as well as for the people in the commun- (See ESTEY HALL. P. 2) The N.C. Alliance Against Racist and Political Re pression's coordinator Ms. Anne Mitchell announced early this week completed plans for a Black Cultural Festival to be held on the St. Augustine’s campus in Raleigh on Sunday, Aug. 14. Mrs. Elizabeth Chavis of Oxford, mother of the Rev. Ben Chavis, will speak. The festival, presenting var ious forms of black culture, including jazz, art. dance, drama and poetry reading, is being held to demonstrate North Carolina artists' support for the freedom of the Wilmington 10 and the struggle to end racist and political repression in North Carolina. Donating their time and talent free of charge, artists include jan musician Rachi- ium Ausar-Sabu; gospel singer Ed Hall, and the Gospel Inspirations, founded and co- iSee ‘'lO” SUN., P. 2) LIGHTNER TAKES OFFICE — Former Raleigh mayor Clareece Everelt Llghlaer. was swMD In as ■ state senatm* here Tuesday by Secretary of State Tbad Eure as some SO persons looked on. Ligktaer will fill enexptred term sf former State Senator John Wesley Winters, who resigned to become a member of the State Utilities Commission. Agencies Increase Minority Bank Use National Black News Service WASHINGTON. D.C. - Dur ing the first half of fiscal year 1977, federal deposits in minor ity-owned commercial banks were running 23 percent ahead of fiscal 1976, reports (he U.S. Department of Commerce’s Office of Minority Business Enterprise (OMBE). Ten government agencies reported total average daily deposits of $129,325,211 at mid-year FY 1977, OMBE said. This compares with a total of $1(}4,814,448 on deposit at the end of last year. The Department ot Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which reported aver age daily deposits of $38,165,000 led the federal depositors. HUD was followed by the Departments of Labor ($27,- 030,111), Defense ($24,838,000) and the Energy Research and Development Administration ($23,181,000). OMBE director-designate Randolph T. Blackwell called the increase in deposits a positive sign of continuing support among other govern- (See AGENCIES. P. 2) 25 Local Youngsters Complete Program; Cited By Mrs. Hunt Twenty-five primary school youngsters celebrated the completion of an N.C. Human Relations-sponsored tutorial reading pro^am with a reception at the Governor's Thursday, Aug. 4. Mrs. James B. Hunt, Jr., wife of tne EDA Meet Set Here Thursday Mansion Thursday, Aug. 4. Mrs. James B. Hunt, Jr., wife of the governor, was on hand to welcome the guests and express the concern she and the governor have in upgrading reading programs at the primary level in N.C. schools. The program, initiated by The $4 billion local Public Works Bill (LPW) recently passed, is now available to quaiitied local communities. At least 10 percent participation in this program is assured ■ through contracts and subcon- DV MjCtt tracts to minority vendors and ^ contractors by the U.S. De partment ot Commerce. The LPW program will be Cash Claimed Ben Pinkney, formerly of 909 E. Davie St., who now resides at 320 Camden St., came into the otiice of The CAROLINIAN last Friday and claimed his Appreciation Money prize of $10 Mr Pinkney, who was bom on Sept. 15. 1889, in Georgia, saw his name in (he advertise ment paid for by Carolina Biblical Gardens. located on (See APPRECIATION. P. 2) discussed at a public meeting, sponsored bv the Economic Development Administration (EDA), the Oiiice of Minority Business Enterprise (OMBE). the Durham Business and Proiessional Chain. Inc., and the North Carolina State Office of Minority Business Enter prise. The meeting is sche- (See EDA MEET, P. 2) Appreciation Money SPOTLIGHT THIS WEEK FCX, INC. CTI.AMP .XMl’SKS D.4l'GIITFR — London — Muhammad All amuses hit l3-mvn(h-old daughter, liana. u( Aug. s press conference al the Cafe Royal. All. in l.ondon for the Aug. II premiere of "The Greatesi." ihe film of his life. »as left holding the baby, because his wife went out shopping and their babysitter uas sick, so he took Hana along to the press conference. (UPI) "FOR THi IIST IN FARM, CARDIN SURPLIIS" three N.C. State Government interns, involved the adminis tering 01 the CTBS, a compre hensive test of basic reading skills. The test was given in conjunction with the Depart ment of Public Instruction. Over the course of the program, which was in 90- minute segments 4 days per week at Fuller School, students showed positive gains over initial test scores. Melba Pridgeon, Debby Bry ant and Cassandra Joyner, the originators of the program, were enthused with the success of the program and hopeful of its application in some manner statewide. Ms. Pridgeon point ed out that manpower in the program was solely voluntary and 01 all ages. The youngsters seemed to enjoy their reception at the Governor’s Mansion, but many were a little shy at receiving the awards from Mrs. Hunt. For a 7-13 year old, it all seemed a tittle large than life, but a lot of fun all the same. The three young won an who initiated the program have drawn much praise from local, county, and state officials for their work with these children. According to reports emanat ing from the governor's office and other related sources, the program is destined to be FIRST LADY OFFERS CONGRATULATIONS — North Carolina'! First l^dy, Mrs. James B. Hunt, Jr., congratulates youngster upon completion of the N.C. Human Relation Council’s Tutorial Reading Program. Mrs. Hunt held a reception for the youngsters and their parent! at the Governor's Mansion last continued. BY STAFF WHITER Thursday. See story. (SUff Photo).
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