RALEIGH, N.C.
THURSDAY
VOL. 48, NO. 68
JULY 27.1989
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Blacks, Jews Experiencing
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James Baldwin: A Reflection
Of An American Struggle
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NEWS BRIEFS
DR. PAUL VANDERGRIFT
VANDERGRIFT CITED
Dr. Paul Vandergrift, director
of educative services for the
University of North Carolina
Center for Public Television, was
awarded a certificate of ap
preciation for his contributions
te the goals and objectives of the
National Medical Association
recently. The “Black Issues
Forum” episode titled “Health
Challenges: Preventive
Strategies” examines health
issues affecting the black com
munity from birth to old age.
METHANE GAS PROJECT
The City of Raleigh held a
groundbreaking ceremony
Wednesday at Wilders Grove
Landfill, U.S.M East, for the new
methane gas extraction project
by Natural Power, Inc. The com
pany will mine methane from the
landfill and transport It by
pipeline to Ajinomoto USA, Inc.,
where it will be converted to
steam in a boiler. The steam will
be sold to Ajinomoto for use in
manufacturing amino acid pro
ducts.
VEHICLE DECAL FEE
This year, for the first time, the
Wake County Revenue
Collector's Office will collect
vehicle decal and tag fees along
with property taxes for all county
manicipalities except
Knightdale.
Tax bills now being mailed in
clude the fees. The change has
caused confusion among
residents who have flooded the
tax offices with calls. Municipal
residents are charged for each
vehicle they list for property
taxes, said Jimmy A. Stephen
son, Wake County revenue collec
tor. The charges replace the old
system of buying a town license
tag or decal.
The new tax forms have a rate
schedule showing the amount
charged for the vehicle fee and
tax rates for the county and the
mualdpaittv.
(See NEWS BRIEFS, P.2)
NAACP Dons Battle Gear
To Fight Court Rulings
BY CHESTER A. HIGGINS. SR.
NNPA New* Editor
DETROIT, Mich.-Thirty-five
years after winning the U.S. Supreme
Court Brown vs. Topeka, Kan. Board
of Education decision ending legal
segregation in much of American life,
the NAACP is gearing up to battle
once more for racial equality it had
every reason to believe was a part of.
completed history. Recent Supreme
Court desicions all but reversing
Brown have alarmed this venerable
old organization and at its recent con
vention in Detroit, fighting talk was
heard throughout the assembly.
The five conservative members of
the U.S. Supreme Court were labeled
"turkeys,” their actions were
characterized as "berserk” as prin
cipal NAACP officials stepped to the
rostrum to express dismay over the
-recent court decisions. They vowed to
take the court to the mat on their rul
ings by seeking congressional help in
fashioning new laws overturning
these decisions and going to the
streets in massive direct action to
show Congress they want quick ac
tion.
The 80th annual convention of the
NAACP’s theme this year, “80 Years
Later—The Struggle Continues,” was
dramatically appropriate given the
rapid-fire anti-civil rights decisions
handed down by a Reagan-dominated
court. It was a sober, often grim
gathering
(See NAACP FLANS, P. 2)
Jackson
Speaks To
Caucus
The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson,
president of the National Rain
bow Coalition and former
Democratic presidential can
didate, will deliver a major
speech to the North Carolina
Black Leadership Caucus on
Saturday, July 29, at 7 p.m. in
Charlotte.
The 13th annual conference of
the statewide leadership group
(See JESSE JAftrsnN P 2)
Prosecutor Says Buchanon
“Cold & Conscienceless Killer”
Asks Jury
For Ultimate
Sentence
A prosecutor called Lenwood E.
Buchannon a “cold and cons
cienceless killer” who deserved the
“ultimate sentence.” But a defense
lawyer said the death penalty was
“state-sanctioned murder,” no better
than any other killing.
A Wake Superior Court jury heard
those arguments earlier this week
and began considering whether
Buchannon, 22, should be sentenced
to die or to life in prison.
The jury found him guilty of the
first-degree murder of a newspaper
carrier. But to sentence him to die,
they must be convinced that robbery
was the aim of the killing.
Jerry E. Coombs, the carrier, was
shot June 10, 1988 outside the Crab
tree Boulevard Fast Fare. Buchan
non thought the victim was a courier
carrying thousands of dollars in his
wallet. He had been delivering papers
for his wife, an independent carrier
for the News and Observer, and had
hoped to earn extra money to buy his
family a home.
In her closing arguments, Deborah
Shandies, assistant district attorney,
said Buchannon was a dangerous
man whose murder of Coombs was an
atrocity deserving of the death penal
ty.
“He said, ‘You die. You die, Jerry
Coombs, because I’m going to ex
plode two hot pieces of lead into your
body,”’ Ms. Shandies said. “The
motive was money and because the
(See DEATH PENALTY. P. 2)
FELLOWSHIP AWARD—Professor Gala Isaacs accenting
a BELLSOUTH foundation Faculty Devatopmont FaHewsMp
award tram Dr. Talbert 0. Shaw, President at Shaw
iinhfersltv. and Dr. McLauls Clayton, Vice-President for
Apademic Affairs. BELLSOUTH FeundaUen, Inc.
anncuncad ffw funding tar the multi-year
Shaw faculty in the sciences,
cemmunlcatiofis.
Shaw Receives Development Grant
For Research Capacity, Planning
Shaw University is one of the 12
Historically Black College and
Universities (HBCUs) selected as a
Lilly Endowment, Inc., grant
recipient in the second of a three
year, $3.8 million effort to strengthen
the institutions and their facilities.
Shaw University will use the grant
to improve its institutional research
capacity in the office of institutional
advancement and planning. The
Indianapolis-based charitable
foundation awarded this year’s
recipients a total of $1.26 million.
Selected institutions include 10
private and 2 public schols
concentrated in the southern United
States. In announcing the grant
BWIC Increasing Area Awareness
In Growing World Of Investments
BY JOANNE BOYETTE ANU
E.H. HINTON
Each month the Black Women’s In
vestment Corporation plays host to
an open seminar to increase the
public’s awareness and knowledge of
investing. Expert information is
passed along to the participants in
these seminars, in order for them to
make informed decisions not only on
why they should invest, but more im
portantly how to invest wisely.
As the BWIC continues to explore
the many opportunities that are
available in the world of financial in
vesting, the number of ideas and op
tions to achieve financial in
dependence, flexibility and security
continue to grow, according to
spokespersons in the organization.
At its most recent seminar, BWIC
invited LeVell Exum and Darryl
Businessman Says Key To Success
Involves Diligence And Hard Work
BY YVONNE CALDWELL
MaK Writer
Om of the moat distinguished
businessmen in Raleigh, whose
economic savvy and political
i offer a shining example of
i and ingenuity, says the way
JOHN WINTERS, SR.
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to obtain it ia hard work and
diligence.
John Winters, Sr., owner of John
Winters and Co. Real Estate Brokers
and Builders, says becoming suc
cessful isn’t something that takes
place overnight.
“Instantaneous riches is something
we all wish for but it is not around the
corner. The only way to obtain it is to
work hard and diligently. One has to
learn how to become frugal and save
money.”
Winters recall! his early years of
hard work and survival selling sand
wiches and sodas as a red cap for
Seaboard Railways, as a waiter, a
nightclub operator and as the first
black milkman for the city of
Raleigh.
Winters also worked as a sky cap
for Eastern Airlines for eight years
while he saved his earnings to buy
lots so he could start building homes.
Building for Winters was a natural
instinct, he commented. “I’ve always
liked and wanted to build. I like to see
things come out of nothing.”
In !M*M, Winters’ lots launched
his first 46-unlt subdivision, Madonna
Acres.
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In auuiuoii to working hard,
Winters was active in the political
arena. He served six years on the
Raleigh City Council, two years as a
member of the Board of Governors,
six yean as a member of the North
Carolina Utilities Commission and as
a North Carolina senator for three
yean.
He recalls being asked by the
Raleigh-Wake Citizens Association to
run for City Council. During this
time, he was a member of the student
non-violent movement with students
from Shaw University and St.
Augustine’s College and participated
in demonstrations to eliminate
discrimination in public accommoda
tions which included public swimm
ing pools. Desegregation of public
swimming pools took place during his
second term of office.
In I960, Winters was responsible for
the building of the North Plaza Shopp
ing Center, located on Palls of the
Neuse Road, which he later sold. He
says he decided to return to the
southeast section of Raleigh to
develop a housing complex for the
elderly which is known as Winters
(SeeJOHN WINTERS, P.2)
Jackson of LeStep Financial Ser
vices, located in Durham. Collective
ly, Exum and Jackson have approx
imately 26 years of experience in the
area of financial investing.
In his presentation, Jackson focus
ed on how hjoney can be obtained by
individual# tot investment ventures
in real Istate, mortgages and
business. His expertise lies in his
ability to research workable methods
to assist clients in securing the col
lateral needed to start up a business,
purchase a home, refinance a current
home or making some improvements
in order to increase the value of a cur
rent residence.
Jackson said there is no secret or
magic to securing the finances need
ed for investing. He added that the
majority of money that is invested to
day comes from real estate, savings,
insurance or loans from family and
friends. However, the equity that has
been built up in a home over the years
is usually the most sound and
profitable means of securing the type
of resources needed for further in
vestment opportunities.
Jackson also added that in working
with real estate brokers, the broker’s
job Is to And you the Ideal investment
property that is ‘most equitable for
you. Conversely, a financial services
consultant’s job such as LeStep’s is to
be creative and realistic enough in
their research to help you find the
solution to make that dream invest
ment a reality. Therefore, prior to in
vesting, some concrete planning
should be in place by the potential in
vestor.
Exum stated that “Attitude is the
single most important factor in
amoving success through investing.
Since most of us do not possess liquid
assets required for investing, we
(See INVENSTMENT, P. 2)
program, Dr. William C. Bonifield,
Endowment Vice-President for
Education, said, “The Endowment is
pleased with the results achieved by
last year’s grantees. We anticipate
equally significant progress from
these current recipients.”
Bonifield said the endowment
supports a number of programs at
mainstream colleges and
universities, but national research
demonstrates that a significant
proportion of minority students
prefer to attend historically Black
institutions. Bonifield said, “These
schools have proven successful in
graduating large proportions of
minority students. Further, more
HBCU graduates pursue and attain
graduate and professional degrees.
We want to provide support for ’
these institutions as they help to
prepare the future leaden of this
nation.” The endowment annually
invites a group of HBCUs to submit
proposals aimed at strengthening
either the institutions or their
faculties. The endowment pledged to
(See SHAW GRANT, P.2)
Project Phoenix
Alms At Drugs In
Public Housing
The reduction of drug sales and
usage at special problem locations in
RaleigbwiR be addressed through an
interagency project called the
Phoenix Project. Efforts will be
concentrated in selected inner city
public housing communities as well
as other identified areas in the city.
The action groups assisting with the
project include the North Carolina
State Drug Cabinet, the City of
Ratoi^J Police Department, the City
of Raleigh Parks and Recreation
Department, the Raleigh Housing
Authority, Drug Action of Wake
County, Citizens and Neighborhood
Groups, and the City of Raleigh
Human Resource Department.
A twelve month program in access
A twelve month program in excess
(SeeDRUGS. P. 2)
Households In
Shiloh Annex
With Morrisville
The discovery of pen
tachlorophenol, a suspected cancer
causing agent for humans, has caus
ed households and businesses in the
Shiloh community to seek annexation
to Morrisville for fresh water.
According to reports the chemical
was used from 1968 to 1975 at a wood
treating operation in Shiloh.
However, further reports have stated
that traces of the chemical have
been found as far away as one mile.
The new owners of the facility,
Beazer Materials and Services, Inc.,
of Pittsburgh, have been supplying
bottled water for drinking and cook
ing to households and businesses with
polluted wells for more than a year.
Annexation is being handled by
J.F. Wilkerson Contracting Co. and
their expected date of completion is
July 31. Although Beazer is picking
up the tab for this annexation project,
a number of Shiloh residents are still
very upset, because although they
will get fresh water, police protec
tion, garbage pickup, street lights
and fire hydrants, their property
taxes will also increase.
Some of the more irate Shiloh
residents have filed suit against
Beazer for negligence and against the
town of Morrisville for pushing the
annexation requirement.
The newly acquired property an
nexation for Morrisville will add
almost 40 acres and 50 families to ex
isting boundaries. In addition,
residents are asking for annexation
althoutfi their current water supply
(SeeSHILOH,r.2)
Wilkins Named Chairman
UNCF Annual Fundraiser
Kenneth C. Wilkins, Wake County
Register of Deeds, has been named
the new chairman of the Raleigh
Wake United Negro Collate Fund
annual fund-raising campaign.
Wilkins, a graduate of Shaw
University, succeeds William R.
Windley, who served as chairman of
the lqcal UNCF drive for the past
three years.
Wilkins’ appointment has
prompted much praise by presidents
of Shaw University and Saint
Augustine’s College, the local UNCF
member institutions.
"We feel that Wilkins’ prestige,
devotion and expert leadership as our
1969 chairman will be of great
benefit,” said Dr. Presell R.
Robinson, president of Saint
Augustine’s College. "His knowledge
of the needs of our students will serve
as a major motivational factor in this
position.’’
“Mr. Wilkins has been supportive
of historically black institutions for a
good number of years,” said Dr.
Talbert 0. Shaw, president of Shaw
University. “We were especially
fortunate to be able to get his
leadership for the i960 campaign.’’
(See UNCF CHAIRMAN, P. 2)