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4 mm wmim LUTHtIR K!N<$Jtf . yi^i^- '-f XblOlfifo. ' *>- **#>&#*< <*»***» *#*n PAYM6 TRIBUTE - Ron Richardson, “Jim” from ceremony sponsored by 0m American Jewish Congress. Left Broadway's Big Rivor, and several student* from Now York to right an Kathryn CaRaghan, Koi Hoshino, Ron Riciiardson, P.I. • pay tribute to Or. Martin Luthor King, Jr., at a Chonana Manno, Khartoan Ohan. Clinton at A.M. JOHNSON THANK GOD FOR LITTLE THINGS Ttank You, God, for little things That often come our way, Hm things we take for granted But don’t mention when we pray. The unexpected courtesy, The thoughtful, kindly deeds, A hand reached out to help us la the time of sudden need; O make us more aware, dear God, Of little daily graces That come to us with sweet surprise From never dreamed-of places. —Helen Steiner Rice CUNTON-Ms. Margaret Pridgen was called to Newark, N.J., last week ta he with her daughter Sharon who was in an accident. Ms. Elizabeth W. Butler of the Anew Hill community died Jan. 7 at h« home. A funeral was conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Evergreen Holiness Church in SalOmburg with Rev. Lacy Aftts officiating. Burial was in ■Berest Memorial Park. Surviving were a husband, Lutrell Bailer, Sr.; four sons, Lutrell, Jr., of ■■aboro, Marion F. Butler and Jams A. Butler, both of Temple Hto, Md„ and Wendell W. Butler of CBMon, Md.; three daughters, Ms. Hilda B. Davis of Philadelphia, Pa., Ms. Barbara A. Jefferson of Washington, D.C., and Evelyn B. GUnningham of Clinton, Md.; 10 grandchildren and one great-grand Brock Memorial and Worley Funeral Home was in charge. Ms. Josie B. Moore of Michael Street is recuperating at Sampson Memorial Hospital. Your prayers are always welcomed. The Interdenominational Mini sterial Alliance rendered a communi ty fellowship service at Poplar Grove Baptist Church last Sunday, Jan. 17, at 7:30 p.m. Rev. R.W. Lowe is pastor. The Rev. Henry Carzell, choir, ushers and congregation of Mt. Pleasant, Turkey, were in charge. Gwendolyn Taylor and Eric V. Tange of New Jersey were united in marriage last Tuesday, Jan. 12. The bride is the daughter of Ms. Gladys Taylor of Route 2, Clinton. The couple wil live in Berginfield, N.J. A tutorial session is being held at Usbon Street Baptist Church on Thursday nights from 6-7:30 p.m. for grades K-8 each week. THINGS TO REMEMBER Goodness consists not in the out ward things we do, but in the Inward things we are. Real Joy comes not from ease or riches or from the praise of men, but from doing something worthwhile. gome people treat God like they do a lawyer. They only go to him when they are In trouble. Faith is the daring of the soul to go farther than it can see. Philadelphia Blache Want Separate Party PHILADELPHIA (AP) The city's blacks need an Independent political party to help make economic goals match political gains of the last 17 years, according to a report by the Urban League of Philadelphia. Despite an Increase in the number of blacks holding political office — including the job of mayor - “the general impression is that, overall, Uttle improvement has occurred in the quality of life for the majority of black Philadelphians,” the report said. , Temple University associate professor Thaddeus Mathis said blacks need their own political party, a leadership center, a detailed economic agenda and the revival of the Black Political Convention, which last met in 1879. “Without • political party of thair own, or some kind of extensive political organisation under 'their direct control, Mack Philadelphian* will continue to face restricted options In the selection of political leadership and the advancement of their policy objectives,” Mathis wrote. Hie findings were included in an 89 .page report issued on The State of Black Philadelphia. The report was the group's seventh since 1M1 and examined politics, the elderly, the church, children and economics. In 1713, England's Queen Anne ordered French descendants In Nova - Scotia to take an oath of allegiance to her government within a year or leave. , Honors Dr. King’s Legacy Tony Award winner Ron Richard son, Manhattan Borough President David Dinkins, Congressman S. William Green, and New York City Comptroller Harrison J. Goldin, were the major speakers at an AJCongress tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. at tended by nearly 100 students from New York City public schools. Mr. Richardson, who played “Jim” in “Big River” and whose family had close personal ties to Dr. King, Opportunity To Visit School Area high school students have a special invitation Friday, Jan. 29, to visit Wake Technical Community College and see the opportunities awaiting them after high school graduation. The college, located at 9101 Fayetteville Road, is having an Open House from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. from all juniors and seniors from area high schools. Students are not scheduled to attend regular classes Jan. 29 because of a teacher workday. Wake Tech students and staff will give tours of the campus, including its various technical laboratories and classrooms and high school students will have an opportunity to talk with instructors and guidance counselors. Refreshments will be served. At Wake Tech, students may earn associate degrees in over 20 engineering technology, business and health education programs. There also are more than 2S certificate and diploma programs available in a variety of vocational trades. Wake Tech’s tuition is a maximum of $75 per quarter for in-state residents and the college has an open door admissions policy. For more information call Wake Tech at 772-7500 Volunteers Will Speak To Group A study commission of the General Assembly would like to hear from emergency care volunteers from around the state. The legislators studying the Emergency Care Volunteers Network for the Legislative Research Commission would like people from around the state who provide emergency care services to testify before the fommittee. The study committee is looking into ways the General Assembly might participate to help local people and agencies provide better and faster emergency care services. Emergency care volunteers offer services to those who need emergency food, housing, heat or medical assistance before help is available from public social service departments. Persons who provide such services or persons interested in the issue should contact the committee’s staff member, John Young, at 919*733-2578. The mailing address is General Research, General Assembly, Raleigh, N.C, 27811. brought to life for the 9-10 year old studenta some of his personal ex periences with Martin Luther King,, Jr.’s family. The third annual AJCongress tribute, chaired by AJCongress’ Senior Vice President Abraham Nowick, was held at the organization’s headquarters in New York City. It included presentations! ‘by 9 It 10 year old students from dif ferent ethnic and racial backgrounds who discussed the meaning of Dr. King’s life. After the students’ presentation, the Martin Luther King High School Gospel Chorus gave a performance of songs appropriate to Dr. King’s work. The event also in cluded a special exhibit of photos and statements which reflect Dr. King’s close relations with the Jewish com munity and illustrate joint Black Jewish efforts toward expanded civil rights. Prepared by AJCongress staff member Martin Hochbaum, the ex hibit demonstrated the close commu ting relationship between the Jewish organisation and Dr. King. Daikon Shield Victims Get Help North Carolina attorneys Paul J. Michaels and John Alan Jones are helping more than five hundred Daikon Shield victims who have filed claims against A. H. Robins, Co., the maker of the Daikon Shield IUD. The law firm has set up a toll free telephone number for free consultations: 1-800-662-1234 or (919) 821 -0005 Possible Takeover Minority Bank Faces Trouble DAYTON, Ohio (AP) - The city’s only minority-owned bank has been told by state regulators to raise $170,000 or face possible takeover by I the state. _____ Unity Bank, which is chartered by the state of Ohio, reached a binding agreement with the state August 10 under which it must raise its capital lo-assets ratio to 8 percent by Feb. 25, the Dayton Daily News reported. Gospel Show Praised By Hall Ed Hall, Raleigh radio personality and gospel musician, described the New Year’s Extravaganza held last weekend at the Raleigh Safety Club as “definitely one of our greatest.” Appearing on the program before a full audience were Richard Evans ana me Silver Stars, the Apostelletes, the Variety Jubilaires, Goldeneers, Macedonia Four, the Silver Echoes, Highland Chapel Male Chorus, Sensa tional Cooper Brothers, the Evening Five and the Clifton Brothers. The Five Blind Boys of Alabama were the special guests for the even ing. The master of the ceremonies for the 24th annual affairs was Leroy Farrar. . _ . Financial statements showed that radio at 5.25 percent as of Nov. 5. The ratio compares capital, such as paid-in stock, which can be used to cover loan losses, to assets, which includes loans that could go bad. Unity’s ratio hasfluctuated from 7.98 percent last March to 4.97 percent in June. Income also has been hurt as its loan portfolio has shrunk while its deposits have increased. Unity Chairman Howard Smith has invested more than $400,000 in the bank, but said he cannot afford to purchase all of the new shares needed , to meet the state requirement. * “Just how much me and others will ‘ . put in remains to be seen,” Smith said. “By no means will I be the only one." I8 :rn m At times during the orbital motion of Uranus, the north ’' or south pole is aligned nerfrly face on toward the Sun. During those times, the poleward hemisphere receives nearly constant sunlight, while the other hemisphere languishes in decades-long darkness. Automobilke accident / Personal Injury? Know Your Legal Rights -Call A Lawyer 05 Hys ii* J/w f\v r'i litt tr> Riffs and lake Music in the Art of Romare Bearden 2110 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raleigh. NC 27607 (919) 8; 3 Tues Sat . 9 9 Fn.. 12-S Sun. Adm tic Tee 1981. tern by the am si. c< & i Organized by die North Car* . Mus f An see it Americans with a great idea sometimes takes a dream to ugh. We're proud to honor the man who gave is. both blade and white, a share of his dream. * Martin Luther King 1929-1968 a dream that one day the nation will rise up and live out the u 5 men are Iicreated equal. // i'S ■a >4 J •il m .» ii h s .u 11 —
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