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BttAiPiT ANU dcAu I IrUL—UeanS LIU MO Honor HOII ItUttflt CSItt MUngum, “Ml** Fayetteville State University” 19SS-89, pauies momentarily on note to a campus “splash party” to gt relief from tlw hot and muggy summer host Lovely Carla Is a senior business administration ma|or with a concentration In accounting from South Boston, Virginia and Is a member of Iota Phi Beta Sorority. (Photo by John B. Henderson) Mr. and Mrs. Thomweu street left the city on June 9, and drove to Louisville, Ky. where Olivia attended the American Nunes Association’s an nual convention at the Galt House. From there, the couple drove to Topeka, Kan., and on to Silver Thorne, Colo., where they enjoyed the mountainous ski ing area. They drove on through Beaver, Utah and on to Las Vegas. The cou ple enjoyed a pleasant stay for six days. On their return the vacationen took another route via 1-40. They saw the beautiful scenery in Flagstaff, Ariz., New Mexico, Texas, Little Rock, Ark., and Memphis. They visited Beale Street, known as the heart of the jazz area. They then drove to Knoxville and viewed those wounderful mountain scenes as they crossed oyer into beautiful North Carolina. These are just some of the ways some retired persons spend their leisure. Olivia Street began her nursing career 38 years ago at St. Agnes Hospital. Her . husband Thorn well retired from the Raleigh Police Department in 1985, after giving 32 years of service. Some of the members of the Moles and their guests traveled to Louisville, • Ky. the weekend of June 24-26, to attend their 38th national conclave. It was called the Derby City Extravaganza and was held at the Galt House. Some of the events attended by the Raleigh group were the “Pegasus Celebrity Lun cheon,’’ “At the Post,” “Winners’ Circle Ball,” and “The Pay Off,” which was the farewell brunch. Naturally, there were some extra events to par ticipate in. They were the “Bell of Louisville Riverboat Tour,” Churchill Downs racing, and the tour of Louisville. The following persons attended: Mr. and Mrs. James Bell, Ms. Amelia Byers, Mr. and Mrs. William Colbert, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Farmer, Dr. Anne Fulford, Ms. Alberta M. Levingston, doctors Henry and Addissa Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Scott, Ms. Carrie C. Shoffner, Ms, Victoria M. Walters, Dr. and Mrs. James West, Ms. Rosalie B. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Wright. Guests were Kelly Bryant and Creal McQueen. It is a pleasure to have Prof. Roland M. Carter of Hampton University back with us this summer at Martin Street Baptist Church to teach the various choirs some new music. We are all excited about the anniversary con cert scheduled for Sunday, July 10, at 6 p.m.*at the church. Martin Street Church will be observing its 119th anniversary at the 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. wor ship services, as well as at the 6 p.m. concert. (See SOCIAL SCENE, P. 14) Martin, Jordan Tell Businesses Education, Roads Top Priorities GREENSBORO—“My, how you’ve grown,” Gov. Jim Martin told nearly 1,000 credit union professionals at Pinehurst Hotel and Country Club during the N.C. Credit Union League’s 53rd annual meeting recent ly. “I don’t mean individually, but in service to so many of our North Carolinians—and North Carolina has grown with you." Martin spoke during the meeting’s opening session recently. Lt. Goy. Bob Jordan addressed the group at a membership banquet the next night. NCCUL, based in Greensboro, is the trade association for 383 North Carolina credit unions, which com bined have assets of more than $4 billion and approximately one million members. In the 72 years since credit unions started in this country, Martin said, “You have grown indeed to where you have 282 credit unions In North Carolina and over a million members—satisfied member*.” Martin quoted the American Bank ing Magazine as saying, "Members of credit unions are the most satisfied customers in the entire thrift industry because they’re part of a very suc cessful and service-oriented, member-owned, not-for-profit organization. “And you are to be congratulated for that," Martin said. “You’ve been a part of our state’s grgwth because you've been a part of a pool of invest ment funds that has helped North Carolina move forward. In these last three years, $15 billion has been in vested in North Carolina because of the opportunities, the business -limate and the good work force, and he fact that, yes, we are a ready-to Private Decision, Jackson Denies Turning Down Post SAN JUAN, P.H. (AP)—Jesse Jackson denied Friday that he told aides he would reject the Democratic vice presidential nomination, and said he wanted the party platform to discuss Palestinians and Puerto Ricans. Jackson, who said Thursday he had made his decision on the vice ( presidency but would keep it private ' unless Michael Dukakis offers him the job, was asked about a report quoting unnamed aides as saying he would turn down the post. “No, absolutely not. Therefore, whoever was talking was not authorized, but also was not dealing in the truth,” Jackson said. "The matter of the vice preside ,cy is a serious matter. The destiny of our nation, perhaps the rest of the world, rests on the campaign in July and in November. To that extent, there will be no intrigue about that decision,” Jackson told reporters. He and Dukakis agreed in a Califor nia meeting Tuesday that only the two of them and a top adviser to each—Ron Brown for Jackson and Paul Brountas for Dukakis—would discuss the vice presidential ques tion. Minimum Wage increase Proposal Meets Critics The effect of a higher minimum wage on the poor and disadvantaged is being hotly debated now in govern ment and economic circles, with pro posed legislation to increase the rate nearing a congressional vote, accor ding to an article in the July issue of Black Enterprise, black America’s guidebook for success. The Fair Labor Standards Amend ment of 1968 (HR 1834), sponsored by Rep. Augustus Hawkins (D-Calif.), passed the committee in early March and is expected to encounter little resistance in full Congress. A companion measure, S. 837, has been introduced into the Senate Labor and Human Resources Com mittee by Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.). “For some eight million of America’s working poor, a higher minimum wage will help break the vicious cycle of poverty they have been living in for the past seven years,” Hawkins told Black Enter prise. A hike in the minimum wage could have a significant impact on blacks and Hispanics, who comprise 17 per cent of all minimum wage earners. Opponents of a minimum wage, in cluding the Reagan administration, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Manufac turers, argue, however, that the im pact would be negative. In addition to predictions of fueled inflation, they contend the raise would actually hurt those workers it seeks to help by pricing them out of entry-level jobs. “There will be a disproportionate Black Principal Offers Endowment To Students ' PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (AP)-The first black principal in the Philadelphia public school system is taking her devotion to students work state in North Carolina. Along with that has come jobs, the governor said. "I think you'll be pleased to know that in about 3V4 years, we have added more than 300,000 jobs in North Carolina—that’s about a tenth of all the jobs that are here.” Following his speech, Martin presented a certificate of apprecoa tion to the NCCUL in recognition of dedication and outstanding service to North Carolina. (See THEY SAY, P,H) .. • ADDRESSES DEMONSTRATION-Manhattan Barougn PrasMant David Dinkins adtfmin anH-aparthaid demsastratlen ipmtwad by CRaFTY, Hi CRy Raglan Federates af Tample Youth-youth am af IN Union at American Hebrew Congragattant in tba Now York araa. Mr. Dinkint praised tha Rafam Jewish youtb far continuing “tha leng tradition of Jewish cancan far lesHee and human rights" ataraly against taafh Africa’s apailbsii system. ’. '. : .- V'.: ■ Jackson said he will make his deci sion at an appropriate time. Jackson breakfasted with his local campaign committee and, dressed in a white Latin-style shirt and blue jeans, danced to African-rooted Puer to Rican folk music at a rally for a fisherman’s association in Santurce, a sector of San Juan founded 215 years ago by freed slaves. Before a scheduled speech to the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce, Jackson planned to huddle again with Gov. Rafael Hernandez Colon and Senate President Miguel Hernandez Agosto. The governor agreed Thurs day to seek support for Jackson from at least six of the island’s 57 delegates. Jackson had complained about receiving no delegates despite winn ing Puerto rtico’s March 20 primary. Jackson said it was too early to assess the draft platform being work ed out in Denver. Jackson said he’ll continue to push for a freeze on the defense budget and for increasing taxes on the wealthy—two items ex cluded from the preliminary plat form. “Clearly the defense scam... is impact on minority youth if only because they are more likely to work in the kinds of jobs that will be eliminated,” said Robert L. Martin, manager of human resources for the Chamber of Commerce. “The real agenda of [organizations] like the AFL-CIO that want to raise the minimum wage isn’t to help the work ing poor; it’s to raise all hourly wages.” But Robert McGlotten, AFL-CIO director of legislation, counters that businesses have always cried wolf about not being able to afford a minimum wage. Supporters of the proposal either discount entirely the notion of adverse effect on young workers or the economy, or asser that any poten tial negative result does not justify not raising the wage. Economic issues aside, reports Black Enterprise, proponents of a minimum wage increase cite psycho logical benefits. “I believe [raising the minimum wage] will serve as an inducement to gainful employment and will stimulate productivity by giving wage-earners a sense of digni ty and self-worth,” said Rep. Julian Dixon (D-Calif.). The Hawkins/Kennedy measures enjoy the support of the Congres sional Black Caucus, presidential candidates Jesse Jackson and Michael Dukakis, and many others. Eleven states have already boosted their minimum wage without adverse effect, a fact which proponents feel may convince Congress to grant millions of Americans a raise. beyond the bounds of most educators—she is offering to pay for the college education of 119 sixth graders from two city schools in poor neighborhoods. They have very mgn expectations,” Dr. Ruth Wright Hayre said of the students. “And why shouldn’t we share those high expec tations? I have a great deal of faith in these young people.” Ms. Hayre announced her endorse ment of the scholarship fund Friday during sixth-grade graduation ceremonies at Richard Wright and Kenderton Elementary Schools in North Philadelphia. The money will be invested and dividends will cover four years’ tui tion for each student from this year’s elementary school class that attends college six years from now, she said. Both Wright and Kenderton, located in North Philadelphia, are low-income, predominantly black schools. Much of the area is marked by substandard housing and single parent homes. “There is something really wonder ful about Kenderton School,” Ms. Hayre said. “I am here today because I had a chance to look at your test scores, t am pleased to say that everyone in this class is reading at or above grade level. But I am most pleased because your class has a sense of purpose and ambition.” Jeannette Reaves, U, Kenderton’s valedictorian, eould be the first per son in her family to go to college. “I’m very proud of her and I thank God she’s going to get a college education,” Mary Ann Reaves, 43, said of Jeannette, the seventh of 10 children in the.family. Ms. Hayre said her aim Is to steer the children away from dropping out of school, using drugs or having sex too early in life. Ms. Hayre, who has a doctorate in philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania, taught at the Graduate School of Education there after retir ing from the school system in 1976. (See ENDOWS; P.14) evidence we can freeze the military budget without freezing our defense," Jackson said, saying $60 billion could be saved by 1993 by “freezing the cor ruption and the cost overruns” and ending single-source contracts. The money for needed social pro grams, such as expansion of health care and education, should come from the wealthy, he said. “The people who did not benefit from the Reagan years of prosperity must not have the burden,” Jackson said. He also said he wanted a platform plank on Palestinians, a subject that makes some Democrats nervous because they fear it could alienate loyal Jewish voters. “The language is being addressed sow. The concept is very clear,” Jackson said. “We stand for security lor Israel with secure borders... lecurity for Israel, justice or someland for Palestinians, and peace For both. We stand for the principle of mutual recognition and mutual lecurity.” BUSY SCHEDULE-Muhammad Nubee, co-founder of the entirely Mack owned and operated Earth Fragrances, here in Raleigh, is busy at one of the work stations in his office. Because of the size ef the company, employees must be proficient in many different business skMs, and can easily find themselves doing such basic work as Nubee is doing here. (Phetbby Talib SaMr-Calloway) On The Hill By ( /tester i. Higgins, Sr CAPITOL HILL VISITOR Jonas Savimbi came to Capitol Hill last week. He came bearing his customary tin cup and, in his revolting person, bad tidings for black and other decent Americans. He cme drenched in the fresh, raw, red blood of his black Angolan coun trymen, his tin ear resonating their anguished cries to be free. He came as the black icon of anti-Communism, the totem darling of the idolatrous Jesse Helms, the Robert Doles, the Col. Ollie Norths and other radical right-wingers of this country who are beside themselves with glee to have at their disposal this black instru ment of black death and destruction to do their, and South Africa’s Pieter Botha’s, bidding in southern Africa. He came as a paradigm of black puppetry, manipulated by the ruthlessly clever hands of white racist/terrorists of Sotuh Africa who were his chief benefactors. They were, that is until South African sup porters were recently successful in dragooning Congress to chip in and lend a hand in fighting “Godless” communism in that wretchedly poor, benighted country that had been stripped of everything movable by the Portuguese colonialists when they fled in 1975. He came as an affront to everything that is decent, civilizaed—the qualities we hold dear in our humanity. Physically, he is a fleshy, bewhiskered reminder of another bloody African monster, Idi Amin. He brazenly declares that when one is at war, one takes help where one can get it. But a nation ought to have the right of self determination. America exercised that right that it would now deny to others. And Savimbi seeks to impose his will over a popular majonty. Fayette, Miss. Mayor Charles Evers outraged his brother’s mar tyred widow, Myrlie, when he gave the Medgar Evers Award to this in ternational bandit. Other people in the civil rights movement were also outraged by that act and when this creature seeking black community approval, made vile the words, “We Shall Overcome,” the sacred anthem of the civil rights movement, the NAACP’s Benjamin L. Hooks, SCLC’s Joseph Lowery, TransAfrica’s Randall Robinson and other civil rights establishment leaders were among those incensed. His stench spiraled upward and, drifted down Capitol Hill to the Mall and the famous Reflecting Pool where 30 years ago this Aug. 23, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. electrified and enchanted the world with is ex alting “I Have a Dream” speech. What a vicious slap in the face! What a humiliating experience to witness this Savimbi, this literal creature of darkness, come to our homeland and be received in so called respectable circles as a fellow human being in good standing! He is, pure and simple, the handmaiden of (See ON THE HILL, P14j_ - NAJMil' D1UECT0H —IWini* Schatzman, former dty odltor for Now Pittsburgh Courier ami managing editor, Winston-Salem Chronicle, hat Iwon named oxocutlve director of the North CaroNna branch** of the National Association tor the Advancement ol Colored People, NAACP state president Kolv Alexander Jr. said. L«t Our Experts KHf Your Car MTcpShaptl • BRAKE REPAIR • DRUMS & ROTORS TURNED • TUNE UPS • BATTERIES TIRES COMPUTER BALANCED -ICIAL Licansod Inspection Station! rCrsdtt Cards Honored TEXACO-EXXON-MASTERCARD-VISA AMERICAN EXPRESS-DISCOVERY DUNN'STIX ACO nSVICINTIR “See be For Compk'to Car Cere!" fSMWI
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