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«ale,sh nNc%IJ RALEIGH, N.C., THURSDAY. JANUARY 26. 1989 VOL. 48, NO. 16 AT.U'0 Semi-Weekly DEDICATED TO THE SPIRIT OF JESUS CHRIST SINGLE COPY ftg IN RALEIGH 4.30 ELSEWHERE 300 Repertory Group Produces Child Actors, Stars Page 8 Sorority Pays Tribute To 22 “Women Of Vision,.. ” Page 11 NEW DIRECTOR NAMED Kenneth C. Babb has been named director of public affairs far the North Carolina Depart* ■sent of Commerce, it was an ■onnced by the state commerce Mcretary, Claude E. Pope, recently. Prior to Joining the Department of Commerce, Babb was a vice president at Phoenix Communications, a North Carolina-based public relations ASTRONAUT MCNAIR REMEMBERED AAT State University will com memorate the third anniversary d the death of astronaut Dr. Menald E. McNair with a con vocation on Friday, Jan. 27, at 11 a.m. in the Harrison Auditorium. At 2 p.m., Wynton Marsalis, the noted trumpet player, will con duct a master class in McNair Nall Auditorium. SALES MANAGER APPOINTED Tony Michael has been ap pointed national data product •ales manager for Wandei & Geltermami, Inc., an interna ttenal telecommunications/data communications test equipment company' with U.S. headquarters la Research Triangle Park. His responsibilities include #Ma product accounts and pro duct development in all market areas, developing new markets, aai assisting in formulation of advertising and promotional plans. MCHELOB DRY SCARCE After two months of national dlakrtbutioiv. .eaOr.ewelj,, iugh . demands for Michelob Dry has Nsalted in shortages of the new tfpe of beer in Raleigh and across the country. Anheuser-Busch increased pro tection of Michelob Dry during the holiday season when it became apparent that sales were greatly exceeding all estimates, according to the company. However, the dry brew method of brewing used to produce brewing used to produce Miche lob Dry requires a longer brewing time than other types of beer. As a result, the extra shipments were not ready for national distribution until this month. OLD TIME SONG SERVICE Dr. C.J. Johnson of Atlanta. Ga. will lead an "Old-Time Song Service” on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 7 p.m. at the Martin Street Baptist Church 1001 E. Martin 81., in conjunction with St. Angut,tine's College. The song service is free of charge and open to the public. For further infor »see NEWS BRIEFS, P. 2) Status Of African-America Bush Urged To Set Parity Goal WAaniiNviTUN, D.C.—“Today, I am calling on President George Bush to adopt the Parity 2000 theme as a goal for his administration,” stated John E. Jacob, president and chief executive officer of the National Ur ban League, during the release of “The State of Black America 1989" earlier this week at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Jacob said, “Parity 2000 is a theme that can allow him [Bush] to claim the higher ground—to give his ad ministration a unifying objec tive-tap into the idealism of an America fed up with greed and glit ter—and help reshape the map of American politics for generations to come.” ‘ Explaining Parity 2000, Jacob said that the NUL’s priority goal is to secure black-white parity by the year 2000. "Our Parity 2000 tneme aims at black-white parity in the key in dicators of individual and family period between Election Day and In auguration Day. His cabinet appoint ments have been wise. His “The gap has been made wider by govern ment cuts in programs that help poor people survive, that create opportunities, that enable families to make it. The tragic disturbances in Miami last week reflect the results of that gap...” —John E. Jacob National Urban League well-being—such as life expectancy, educational achievement, employ ment and income.” Jacob said he was encouraged by Bush’s handling of “the difficult statements encouraging selection of African-Americans and other minorities for key sub-cabinet posi tions are welcome. His meetings with black leaders demonstrated sensitivi ty and concern.” Referring to “The State of Black America 1989,” Jacob said, “In 1988, blacks were three times as likely as whites to be poor. Two and a half times as likely to be jobless. Housing segregation increased and for the se cond straight year, black life expec tancy declined. “The gap has been made wider by government cuts in programs that help poor people survive, that create opportunities, that enable families to make it.” Jacob further noted that, “The tragic disturbances in Miami last week reflect the results of that gap, and the growing anger and bit terness it encourages. Miami’s black people were the only major ethnic group in the city whose unemploy ment rate rose during the 1980s. As in other cities, blacks did not share the Armed Robbery Charges Triple Murder Suspect Sought Said To Be Extremely Dangerous On Sunday, Dec. 31,1988, an armed robbery took place at the James Ma home located on 713 Huntingridge Road in Raleigh. The descriptions of the suspects and their actions match those of the suspects in a triple murder that took place in Memphis, Tenn. back in October 1988. The suspects have been described as three Oriental males. One has been identified '«^‘»Bottnnan"i CiwliSr name). He was reportedly seen in Raleigh three months ago and around other locations in Raleigh on Navaho Drive and North Hills. At the time he was driving a silver Mazda RX-7. It is believed that he may be living in Greensboro and visiting the Raleigh area occasionally for parties. He is described as an Oriental male (Lao tian), 20 years old, 5’4”, 120 pounds, black hair, with tattoos on the left arm and index finger (a dragon, a lady and a cross). He also goes by the name of Nam, Kong Chung, Boun naam, Kong Chanh and works as a cook. If you have any information on this person or the robberies, call CrimeStopper at 834-HELP. The in formation is confidential and you may receive a reward of up to $1,000. | In related news, CrimeStoppers is ; asking for your help to solve three sexual attacks and four burglaries believed to be related. Since Sept. 14,1988, there have been four burglaries at night around Avent Ferry Road where the residents were at home. The burglaries occurred on Sept. 14,16 and 17 and Dec. 21,1988. (See MURDER, P. 2) start in front of the itotoIrtWi la soiea tlrtr support af tot rigM a. (Photo by Tilib SsblrCrtawsy) gmte mil it-*—.«*. «• ■—>««»aga-gy ■**,r dm“ m "*• (PI“" in Raleigh, *** «* ttoeund* of students and staff at the by Talib SabirXabo y) university who bad to have themselves vaccinated for the Saint Augustine’s College Holds 122nd Founder’s Day Celebration As part of the 122nd annual Pounders’ Day activities at St. Augustine’s College this week, groundbreaking ceremonies are plan ed for Saturday, Jan. 28, at 10 a.m. on the east side of the Fine Arts Building. Immediately following the ceremonies the public will have an opportunity to see the recently renovated Reserve Officers Training Facilities in the Tuttle Building. The Founders' Day Convocation, which was originally scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 24, had to be changed to Thursday at the same time (10:30 a m.) because of a last-minute con flict ’n the speaker’s schedule. The event will be held in Emery Gym nasium. All of these events are open to the CIGNA Corp., will deliver the ad dress at 10:30 a m. for the Founders’ Day Convocation. The final addition to the recently com pleted fine arts center will be used to house the college’s academic communications pro-, gram, faculty offices, a radio-televxsi' laboratory and still photographic and pr< tion laboratory. puDiic in aaaiuon to me r ounder* Day banquet to be held in the Raleigh Civic Center at 7 p.m. Saturday. Dr. Therman Evans, vice president and corporate medical director of r-vans nas extensive mvoivemeni in health promotion, health education and health policy development. He has served o.; review and advisor) (See FOUNDER’S DAY, P. 2) lames White Elected President Of South Central NAACP Branch BY ALLIE M. PEEBLES cmlritathm Writer James F. White was elected presi dent of the South Central Wake NAACP Branch In elections held in December 1968. White will begin his fifth term as branch president, and through his leadership, the branch has received recognition for its outstanding accomplishments in voter registration. White is a life member of the organization. He is not only known for his leader ship locally, but he has served on state NAACP committees. He served as a member of the 1988 State Con ference of Branches Nominating Committee in Statesville in October. Just last week, Gail Paschal of WTVD-TV ll interviewed White dur ing the station’s Martin Luther King, Jr. observance. White is a graduate of Berry O’Kel ly High School, Raleigh, and he at tended Shaw and Wilberforce univer sities. He is a World War II veteran. A former Scoutmaster, White is an ac tive member of Watts Chapel Baptist Church. He is a Sunday School teacher there, and he also serves as president of the Laymen's League of Johnston District Baptist Associa tion. White recently retired from the U.S. Postal Service, where he served three consecutive terms as EEO chairman.- he also served as secretary to the Raleigh Postal Employees Credit Union. Additionally, White has served in various roles as a community leader. He served on the board of directors of the Swift Creek Fire Department, and as vice president and treasurer of the Swift Creek Elementary School PTA. He was also a member of the Cary Advisory School Board. White has received many honors. He has received several awards for outstanding service to the U.S. Postal Service, including commendations and quality step increases for perfor mance. White is married to the former Ernestine Burt, and they have three children. The White family was named the Traditional Family of the Year for 1988 by the Strengthening the Black Family Conference VIII, sponsored by many community groups and churches. White’s hobbies include hunting, gardening and Ashing. When asked about his busy life following retire ment, he responded, “There are so many community concerns that I just keep on working.” JAMES F. WHITE ‘4rV''5r " • ■ v. ■ ' . V ■/ JACOBS BUSH prosperity and got more than weir share of misery. “Our task in 1969 is to focus na tional attention on the growing black white gap, and to begin the process of closing the gap,” said Jacob. (See PARITY GOAL, P. 2) Jackson Leads Call For Return To Our Roots BY CHESTER A. HIGGINS. SR. NNPA News Editor WASHINGTON, D.C.-African American. Colored. Negro. Black. We have come almost full cycle. So if you are a black American, are you ready to close the circle and call yourself African American once more? Black Americans have been called a lot of things during the long course of their history here. Many of these things were very uncomplimentary and some people, weary of it all, in sist if you must refer to them, call them American or, absent that, just get their name right. James Baldwin wrote a famous book titled ‘(Nobody Knows My Name” and Ralph Ellison penned another titled “The Invisible Man.” Both went to the crucial and bewildering question of “Who am , If —a troumea quest lor oiacn American lost, stolen, distorted and/or misplaced identity and cultural heritage. A few weeks ago in Chicago the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson along with several other black leaders, including Dr. Ramona Edelin, president of the National Urban Coalition, declared black Americans had now matured to the point where they should begin to call themselves African-Americans. He cites two reasons why the need for change is urgent now. They are historical/cultural and political. In Africa recently to attend African-American Institute at idee ROOTS, F. 2) . Judges' Bench QUOTA RULING U.S. Supreme Court Justice An tonin Scalia visited Duke University last week to participate in the first of a series of administrative law speeches sponsored by the Duke Law | Journal. Scalia was questioned about the re cent nilintr of the hieh court on the matter limiting city and state affir mative action plans. He had been ask ed whether minorities would be hurt by the ruling, in which he voted against a set-aside program in Rich mond, Va. The program in Richmond required 30 percent of the city con struction contract funds to go to minority firms. The court said that such programs must first prove that discrimination has existed in the area previously. Only one percent of con struction contracts in Richmond are awarded to minority-controlled firms. "My job is not to be a social prophet but to do the best I can to apply the terms of the law as I understand it,” Scalia said in response to the ques tion. “I did write an opnion in it. It is not my practice to elaborate on what I wrote.” The questioning of Scalia came after his 30-minute lecture on judicial deference to decisions by ad ministrative agencies. Scalia ignored about 20 students carrying posters supporting a woman’s right to choose an abortion. NEW JURY