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JESSE JACKSON (Continued from page l) ; that he would not enter the race if his friend Mayor Marion Barry were to rim, or still wanted to run. Some cynics have declared that Jackson, and Barry are playing a masterful' game designed to scare off potential campaign donors to leading Barry op ponents, D.C. Councilman John Ray Shd Sharon Pratt Dixon,. inner coo porate executive, who have already announced their candidacy. They say this enables Barry, who has been owunded by corruption charges against his administration as well as by questionable associations, time to assess his political situation and weigh his options. Much talk has dominated recent news about the fact that Jackson owns a boarded-up house in D.C. (he must establish residency here by fall of this year; his current official residence is Chicago, 111., although he also claims Greenville, S.C., his birthplace, as home) and his an nounced intention to refurbish it. There ha we also been suggestions that Jackson and other Barry Mends are seeking some suitable civilian post to ease Barry into following com pletion of his term in office, thus cushioning his exit from power. Meanwhile, the white media has been almost euphoric in its support of the Jackson-for-D.C. Mayor Issue, with the New York Times headlining an editorial with the egging-on cap tion, “Run, Jesse, Run!” However, Jackson continues to deny he’s set to make the D.C. run for mayor despite speculation that two Democratic presidential losses in a row and the recent loss in Chicago mayoralty race where Jackson ac tively campaigned for two black mayoralty losers—Eugene Sawyer and Timothy Evans—rule out another credible run for a Jackson presiden tial nomination in 1992. He should run for the mayor, satisfy critics that he can manage a city with a $4 billion budget and*thousands of employees, and since he will only be in his mid-50s (and still young for the of fice) be better positioned to run and maybe win the presidency in 1996. Or so goes the conventional pundit wisdom. Jesse Jackson, however, is keeping his wvn counsel. PREGNANCY (Continued from page 1) structures, economic means, educa tional levels, neighborhoods, values and religious beliefs,” the report said. “Educational measures depict a similar cyclical pattern. Teens with poor basic skills are 2.5 times more likely to become parents than those with average skills. At the same time, teen parents are much more likely to drop out of school than other students. . “A teen mother, with her new responsibilities, is under pressure to find a job or lacking adequate finances for child care, to stay home with her child. There is no doubt about the economic disadvantage that is created by an unfinished education. “Teens with a high sense of self- c esteem may be less likely to become pregnant. Sexually active teens with J a good sense of self-worth are more < likely to use contraceptives. Although < there is no data that has conclusively i proven that poor self-esteem is a risk ] factor for early sexual activity, many i who work with teens believe that a j teen who feels good about herself and i her future has good reason to avoid early sexual activity and a potential pregnancy. A teen who feels secure and confident may be less likely to succumb to pressure from her boyfriend in order to keep him. If she feels good about herself, then she may realize she does not need to hold onto a boyfriend who doee not respect her wishes. At the same time, some male teens often receive a great deal of pressure to fulfill a macho Image, a need that is intensified If the melee -have poor self-eeteem and may con ’’tribute to early sexual activity and pregnancy." salary of <37,000 to $113,000, plus benefits of $30,000. We believe all of Mr. Smith’s charges are groundless.. we are confident about the eventual outcome of this case,” Steve Forsyth, Miller Communica tions director who told NNPA that “Obrie hired me,” informed NNPA that Smith was “out of the office on assignment in Greensboro, N.C.” and unavailable for comment. Contacted later, Smith, who lives in Brookfield, a suburb of Milwaukee, with his wife and two sons (Obrie, HI, 30, who has Just finished his first year of law at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Kyle, 17, who has already completed his sophomore year In pre-law at the University of Wisconsin, Madison; Kyle entered college at ago 14), told NNPA, "This Is a tough situation. It is extremely stressful... I’m going to work and continue to do my Job in the way I’ve always dons it. The black citizens of this country know what I’ve done to enhance Miller Brewing Co.’s reputation in the marketplace, and they also know me for my Integri ty, hard work and objectivity.” For the peat six months Smith has been wearing a cumbersome nock brace which he told NNPA he was directed to do by a physician and “is the direct result of the stress” he has suffered on his Job. Smith has an undergraduate degree in mathematics from Lincoln University of Missouri, and a master’s degree in secondary educa tion from the same school. He also has a graduate degree in a market developing program from the Howard University School of Business. METHODIST (Continued from page 1) government for Washington, D.C.; mnhiHring ecumenical cooperation around key public policy issues; and ffttflhiuhing an economic develop ment program for the Second Episcopal District. The best way to describe Bishop Brookins is as a man who believes that ministry beyond the pulpit is the only message that gives credence to the Sunday morning spoken word. (Continued from page 1) St. Augustine’s College end Shaw University, all in Raleigh. Hensley said Shaw’s expertise will “enhance the educational oppor tunities offered by our state's 37 in dependent colleges and universities.’’ The NCAICU is the lobbying organization for North Carolina’s in dependent institutions. The NCCIHE serves as an advocate for and pro vides research and information to the colleges and conducts an annual direct-mail campaign to distribute in formation about the independent sec tor to North Carolina school students. (Continued from page 1) nitstandina lob conceiving and irgamzing the memorial gardens :oncept. This effort and others that lemonstrate social progress and a ^operative commounity spirit.” City Councilman Ralph Campbell, lr. said he was pleased with the development. “The overall objective of the project is to create a perpetual climate and physical tribute to Dr. King and the many others who work ed so hard and gave their lives to br inging racial and social injustices U the forefront of American con sciousness. We are very pleased witt the development and support for this project. I am so absolutely delightec that this impressive statue am memorial gardens will be built ii Southeast Raleigh. This is indeed i proud and Important day for all o North Carolina.” n w- 0— —*-■«—!-#H|. P.R. Jervay, Sr., puDUsner m it* CAROLINIAN and The DISPATCH, •aid in a atatamant, “Anyone should feel honored end privileged to share in the determination to honor the memory of Dr. King. It is a small gesture to his life of sacrifloe in behalf of mankind to erect a monu ment in Ms honor here in the capital city. I heartily support tbs project 100 percent and congratulate Dr. W.B. Over the put six years I have been doing my own research and studying Dr. King and his powrful, spiritual approach to nonviolent social change. I wanted to create an image of King which not only focused on his unusual gifted oratorical powers, but also his inner spiritual resolve.” Hal McNeely, one of the state's most sought-after landscape ar chitects, volunteered his professional services early to develop the render ings for the memorial gardens. Plans call for a circular marble textured walkway around the statue, with park benches on the perimeter. A memorial wall will recogize on bronze plaques others who have made significant contributions to the advancement of human rights and * social justice in North Carolina. Trees, shrubbery and flowering I plants will adorn the gardens. The 1 area will be lighted at night to auure I 94-hour visibility and protection. The | faculty wlU also have its own parking lots to accommodate school and ■ church buses as well u automobiles. Joining with the Chamber of Com merce in helping locate financial resources is Thad Woodard, presi dent of the North Carolina League of Savings Institutions. Woodard and the league recently hosted the kickoff luncheon to introduce the concept of religious, business and civic leaders. Raleigh Mayor Avery Upchurch stated at the luncheon, “When this project is completed, the Triangle community and the state of North Carolina will be a shining example of mutual respect and cultural ap preciation.” Upchurch then presented his personal contribution, the highest received to date. Co-chairing the fundraising appeal along with Woodard are Clarence E. Lightner, former mayor and state senator, and Ms. SaUy Sloop of Good Shepard Lutheran Church. On Monday, several area business representatives also presented their companies' financial contributions for the project. Gregory T. Barmore of General Electric Mortgage In surance Co. presented a check for 95,000; Thack Brown of Burroughs Wellcome Co. presented a check for '$5,000; Samual Harrison of IBM, $5,000; Stanley Green of Mechanics and Farmers Bank, $3,000, and Robert Alcorn of United Parcel Ser vice, $1,000. NEWS BRIEFS (Continued from page l) Saturday, June 3, (Tom 8:3# a.m. to S p.m. An election of members to the board of dlrectonprill also take place. EPA TRAINING Ike Environmental Protection Agency la conducting a training session regarding a sampling program for lead contamination in drinking water on May 23, with representatives of the Division of Health Services and the Depart ment of Public Instruction. Health Services and Public In struction staff members will pro vide instruction to the public and non-public schools and day care centers so that they can begin their sampling programs. FITCH PRESIDES Milton F. “Toby” Fitch, Jr., was recently appointed to preside over the North Carolina House of Representatives. Rep. Fitch, in his third term, currently serves as house majority whip. He is also committee chairman on public employees and is a member of the Governor’s Crime Commission. I SHAW ENUUWMCNI Shaw University'* f Itt.SM En dowment Campaign will be held Friday. May 1*. at White Rock Baptist Church. This program Is being sponsored by the fallowing church associations: East Cedar Grove. County Une and New ind Durham New Applications Now Being Taken For Young Authors MNT—Ovitai tr. COM riglit, Eric BmMtt (tar MQ |tta « «m Ha pnHmii Wi nwn Mi Mia. RoMmm Mi Waaia lattMf ptetuni far rtffet (Mata fey Taft lafeir-CaNawav) House Subcommittee Approves Price Weather Radar Amendment WASHINGTON, D.C.-A Home Science subcommittee last week ap proved amendments offered by Fourth District Rep. David Price ex pediting an upgraded weather radar system and financing Southeastern tornado research. “This is a critical concern for the nation, but especially vital for North Carolina,” Price told his colleagues on the Natural Resources Subcom mittee of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee. “We have the dubious honor of lading the .nation in the number of tornado sightings. With SI fightings so far this, year—more than Texas and Oklahoma combined—we cannot af ford to delay implementation of the most advanced technology available.” Price’s amendments are included in legislation reauthorising National Weather Service programs. The amendments would ensure that money for the Next Generation Radar System is not diverted, and would finance three years of. academic research on tornadoes uni que to the Southeast. Price led a subcommittee field hearing in Raleigh two months ago to assess the weather radar at Raleigh Durham International Airport. Sub committee members reviewed the performance of the National Weather Service during the devastating tor nado that tore through North Carolina on Nov. 18,1988. That tornado killed tour people, In jured hundred! and caused millions of dollars In damage in the Triangle. The weather radar was inoperative during the tornado, and no warning was lisuod “Although scientists disagreed at the hearing over whether the weather radar would have provided warning had it bean in operation, aoe factor was dear,” Price said. "The Weather Service is In dire straits: it's under funded, understaffed and working with outdated equipment. “I hope that the amendments I’m offering today will take a signflcant step in addressing this crisis," he said. Price's amendments would: e Ensure that funding earmarked for the NEXRAD program be used only for that purpose. Funding designated for the radar system has been included in previous budgets, but increasingly has been diverted to cover budget shortfalls in other areas, Price said. As a result, im plementation of the radar system has been delayed, with RDU scheduled to get the system in January 1993. “That’s Just not good * enough,” Price said. “It's urgent that we fund the NEXRAD program adequately, and the Weather Service expressed that same sense of urgency in an in bouse report they conducted this spring. But I don’t detect that same sense of urgency In the agency’s, budget report. This amendment says the committee is adamant that ear marked funds go to the NEXRAD radars.” a Fund academic research on tor nadoea and storms unique to the Southeast. The amendment, offered Jointly by Price and Rep. Tim Valen tine, D-N.C., would authorise 1650,000 over three years for research on Southeastern tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. Eastern storms have a different composition than storms found in the West and Midwest, Price said. Eastern storm cells are smaller and mud) harder to detect, according to evidence gathered at the field hear ing. "What might look like a thunderstorm in Missouri might be a full-scale tornado in North Carolina,” he said. “Yet most of the research on tornadoes and storm cells is taking place in the West and Midwest. “It’s dear that we must implement the most advanced technology available to provide better storm warnings—ami to save lives,” Price said. “The underpinning of any technology is good research, and we need good technology and good research relevant to the Southeast to bettor protect our citizens.” Black Caucus On Aging's See Program Recruits Older Minorities To Help EPA Group Writing History off Black Naval Veterans A history of African-Americans who served in the U.S. Navy is being compiled by the Chicago Chapter of World War II Black Navy Veterans of Great Lakes. A presentation of research compiled to date will be made at the eighth annual national convention in Chicago Aug. 19-19 at the Wes tin Hotel, 90S N. Michigan Avenue. The convention theme is “Black Achievement in the Navy: Past and Present” Throughout U.S. naval history, dating back to the Revotutienary War and up to the present day, blacks have served and distinguished themselves as sailors. During die War of 1819, blacks were commanded for bravery ; one-tenth of the crews of fighting ships on the Great Lakes were African-American sailors; and in the spring of lift, ewef the most Washington, DC—The Program of the National Caucus and Center on Blade Aged, INc. is seeking'' elderly clerical assistance as well as professionals who could earn 191,000 or more annually as chemists, biologists and environmental specialists. But, the workers must be 55 years of age or older to begin to qualify for available positions. The NCBA's Senior Environmental Employment (SEE) Program is I recruiting older workers to assist and support Federal employees through 1 the Enrironmental Programs 1 Assistance Act of 1964 (Public Law : 96-313). This Act provides opportunities far senior citizens to work in the increasing number of environmental projects in the nation. SEE is designed for individuals 55 and over who wish to contribute to a better community environment and need financial support to supplement their retirement income, says Toni Quarles, director of the NCBA program. It was developed to help the EPA meet its legislative mandate, but in no case should SEE workers be expected to handle the responsibilities that Federal employees do. "They are to support, not supplant Federal workers," Ms. Quarles states. Use elderly workforce is one of great diversity. Senior enrollees range from secretaries seeking to upgrade clerical skills to environmental specialists with graduate degrees. The average poor and the disableo wuerly. Declaring that SEE’s intent is to provide Jobs not otherwise available to senior workers, Quarles says the program provides participants with meaningful work while they are gaining new experiences and skills which enable them to move into better paying, more ermanent positions outside the SEE Program if they wish. A&Ts Bryant Named To Top lOOByNAFEO ROCKY MOUNT-Dr. James E. Bryant was one of the 100 or more outstanding graduates of historically black colleges and universities honored as distinguished alumni at the 14th National Conference on Blacks in Higher Education, spon sored by the National Association to Equal Opportunity In Higher Educa tion All honorees were nominated by their alumni institutions to making significant contributions to American society. Presentations of the NAFEO citation shows that the historically black collages and universities con tinue to produce many high-quality l^Jl^l Jtiala tasks* anti *" Individuals who enter into the American mainstream and con tribute to outstanding promess, said Dr. Samuel L. Myers, NAFEO presi dent. North Carolina AAT 8tata Universi ty in Greensboro nominated Dr. Bryant to this honor. He is currently a physician in Rocky Mount. A native of Whitakers, he also attended Howard University in i960 and Including the Man of the Year Award tom The historically black colleges enroll less than 30 percent of black undergraduates, but confer almost 40 percent of all baccalaureate degrees earned by blacks, Myers reported. Baaed on recent statistics, two black colleges account to 40 percent of all
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