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SCHOOL SPENDING (Continued from page 1) Carolina counties. Not surprising Is the fact that the state’s major urban counties, also the wealthiest counties, lead . in school spending. Wake surged to the top this year, largely because of a major capital building program. “GuIIFord County leads spending for current operations which is a more relevant measure of how schools are Impacted by local spending since this category in cludes such things as additional teachers, support staff, salary lupplements, computers, tex tbooks and instructional supplies. Unlike most states, North Carolina provides the bulk of fun ling for Its public schools. Of the learly $4 billion FY 90-91 budget or public schools, 69.1 percent is unded by the state, 7.7 percent rom the federal government and (3 percent locally. In general, the state pays eacher salaries and other opera ional expenses while local [overnments are expected to pro -ide the buildings. In recent ears, however, moreand more of he""state’s urban areas have ealized that the state level of pending is not adequate and lave supplemented state funds vith local resources. Local spending for current iperations ranges from a high of 1,651 to a low of »226 per student. “This large gap In operating xpenditures among counties is specially troubling,” said Peter .eousis, the forum’s director of lolicy research and the study’s uthor. “It is caused mostly by ifferences in wealth, and to ome extent by tax policies.” A positive finding of the study s an increase in school construc ion, particularly among rural chools. Clay County, for example, parsely populated and remote in he western mountains, leads :apital spending with an average >f f799 per student. As a result of ts capital building program, ;iay County moved from 93rd to 15th in total spending. Other counties which have made substantial gains are Beaufort, Edgecombe, Granville - and Green. “The growth in spending for school construction has ac celerated during the past three years and this is significant,” Dor nan said. “While much of that \ growth stems from the 1987 School Construction Act, It also seems to reflect a growing com mitment by the public to support school Improvement.” Spending hi only 19 counties ex ceeded the state average of >937 ; per student. In last year’s School . . (Finance Study, also sponsored by < the forum, spending In 21 coun ties exceeded the state average. 1 According to Leousis, this •trend indicates that the rich ! school systems are getting richer land the gap between them and j poorer schools is becoming j wider. - TEENAGER (Continued from page 1) of medium build with a mustache and wearing a baseball cap, dark tee shirt, blue jean jacket and blue jeans. Police said the holdup occurred just before 8 p.m. at the Beauty World Discount Supply Store on Chapanoke Road off South Saunders Street Police said the owner had already dosed the store and cleaned out the bills from the cash drawer when a man Insisted on entering the store. He apparently left without taking anything. NAACP (Continued from page 1) NAACP has attempted to provide Mr. Samuel Loogiotti names of persons who could serve as members of the task force or as independent con sultants. “We the Raleigh-Apex Branch of the NAACP deem it imperative that the task force be established In order to ensure that the promises made by the owners and managers of Crabtree Valley are carried out. If the owners and managers still persist in (Maying the implementation of the plan set by them, the RaMgb-Apex Branch NAACP will take whatever legal steps available to ensure that ‘the stated goals set forth by represen tatives of the mall are brought to frui tion." LEADERSHIP i (Continued from page 1) universities and national black organizations. Through the Distinguished Fellows Institute and the Leadership Development In stitute the mission will be to develop and target top-level black talent. 8ome services offered by the center thing teams of highly qualified pro fessionals wherever needed to offer leadership or assistance in a broad variety of fields. The center will begin operation on June 1 under the leadership of its president and chief executive officer, Dr. Lyons, with offices at 500 N. Capital St., N.W., Suite 801, Washington, D.C. 20001, (202) 737-2405. BLACKS (Continued from page 1) judges deciding what sentences to im pose—conscious and unconscious racism is at work, with the result that blacks are systematically treated more harshly than whites who engage in exactly the same conduct. Moreover, federal government statistics indicate that black people are three times more likely than whites to be poor, and poor people are less able to effectively defend their rights in the criminal justice system. Those who don’t have money, wh ether for posting bail, hiring a lawyer or paying a fine, are at greatly in creased risk of incarceration. It’s not surprising, therefore, that in 1983 half of all jail inmates had annual in comes of less than $5,600 prior to their arrest. More subtle factors are also at work. Lawbreaking in our society is rife, but not all laws are enforced with equal vigor. For example, the Bush administration's "war on drugs” focuses almost exclusively on the use of crack by mostly poor, black ‘ people. Illegal drug use by affluent whites, though repeatedly shown to be widespread, is simply not treated as a law-enforcement problem. In those rare cases where well-to-do white are prosecuted and convicted for drug-related offenses, they in variably receive a slap on the wrist. For example, John Zaccaro, son of former vice presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro, was sentenced to one month of house imprisonment for selling cocaine to an undercover police officer. Corporate violations of health and safety laws kill and maim thousands of people every year. But executives of the J.P. Stevens Co., for example, who subjected workers to conditions that caused serious lung disease, are far less likely to be arrested than the black youth who shoplifts from a con venience store. The most obvious cases of the outrageously high rate of black in carceration are poverty and systemic racism, which place our folks in the position of being more likely to com mit acts that the state defines as criminal. Most African-Americans are neither poor, homeless nor unemployed. But we are more likely ' to be so than whites, and for those of us who do suffer such deprivations , it’s not hard to understand why some turn to petty theft or small-time drug ' dealing as ways to survive, or to drug use to deaden the pain and despair of J their ruined lives. Indeed, the great [ ■ tragedy is that for black youth grow ing up in the inner city, with virtually no hope of finding a legitimate job, criminal activity is becoming a ra tional economic choice. The Reagan and Bush administra tions, while talking tough on crime, have mercilessly slashed funding for programs aimed at remedying the i conditions that contribute to crime. Low-income housing, job training and education have all been sacrificed in 'the take-from-the-poor, give-to-the rich policies of these presidents—which is one reason why the number of young black men under the control of the criminal justice _ system is greater than the total »number of black men of all ages : enrolled in college. Instead of giving us jobs, housing and education as crimefighters, Reagan and Bush have given us more police, more prosecutors, more prisons, longer sentences, and more executions:' that is, more African Americans behind bars and on death row. Even aside from its devastating impact on the black community, the lock ’em up strategy is a failure. Although the prison population has tripled since 1973, at tremendous financial and human cost, crime rates have remained roughly the same. What to do? We must attack the na tion’s incarceration fever in general, and as it applies to black people in particular, on every level. We must closely monitor police, prosecutors and judges for discrimination against people of color and the poor, and work to remove from office those whose policies lead to discrimination. We must opt for meaningful crime prevention by expanding existing programs and developing new in itiatives, including educational and recreational opportunities for youth. These programs must reach children as early as preschool and elementary scboo. And, whether publicly 01 privately funded, programs that target our youth must be developed with the full participation of the black community. We must demand alternatives to in careers tion such as diversion oi young and first-time offenders, whost crimes caused no physical injury, ou of die criminal justice system and in to counseling, rehabilitation ant other supportive programs Numerous community-based alter to imprisonment for non ment programs. We fo greater use and expansion ot these constructive alternatives. We must insist that drug abuse be approached as a public health pro blem that demands education, treat ment and rehabilitation, not as a grievous crime requiring long prison sentences. Other countries have taken this approach with con siderable success. As long as U.S. society systematically restricts the life op portunities of minorities and poor people even before they are born, black people will continue to end up behind bars in dilproportionate numbers. While our short-term strategy must be to work for pro grams and policies that fight racism and poverty, the ultimate solution is nothing less than a society of truly equal opportunity, a society in which race and class status no longer limit people’s ability to realize their full potential. INSIDE AFRICA (Continued from page 1) against President George Bush’s op position to sanctions against South Africa as he emphasized black Americans' linkage to African libera tion. Citing AME Bishop Henry Ward Turner as the first American mis sionary to the continent, Jackson said such black pioneers as Booker T. Washington, Marcus Garvey and Dr. William E.B. DuBois provided in spiration for the South African strug gle long before Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Bishop Desmond Tutu. Tracing black African history in southern African areas from the Nile River to the “Garden of Eden" in nearby Zambia, Jackson said chang ing political control in South Africa is necessary to improve conditions throughout the nation, including recently “liberated” Namibia which is still dominated economically by the neighboring apartheid government. The United States loaned only $500,000 to the new government of Namibia and appropriated millions for Latin America and Eastern Euro pean countries—out of the African budget, said Jackson. “Mandela is out of jail, but he's still not free. He still has to get permission to do what he wants to do,” declared Jackson during his remarks at a Howard University symposium on South Africa. Other members of the panel said while de Klerk’s govern ment still Majority rule, it would sup port some sort of proportional representative democrative govern ment with checks and balances “like we have in the United States". After urging the students at Howard to join the campaign for eventual liberation of South Africa and “statehood for the District of Col umbia,” Jackson later joined Rep. Walter E. Fauntroy (D-D.C.), who is now running for mayor, in declaring that supporters “should be willing to ' go to jail” to demand the elimination of apartheid in South Africa and “tax ation without representation” in the capital of democracy. Oprah Says Not Raady Yat For Marriage Vows RADNOR, Pa. (AP)-Oprah Win frey isn’t ready for marriage—and she should know. “I’ve done so many shows about marriage and divorce and relation ships that have failed,” the host of a syndicated talk show said in the May 5 TV Guide. “I know it would be foolish to think you can have it all in onetime. “I think you can have it all. You just can’t have it all at once.” Not that Winfrey is unhappy with her beau, Stedman Graham. “I can’t imagine or think of—nor have I seen or experienced—anybody who would be more ideal tor pis,” she said. * But marriage, she said, “is a whole different responsibility that I can’t handle right now. Now, I feel like he has his life, I have my life. It's fine just like it is.” ON TOUO-Ainaaa Jaeab B. Hagbas Jr. has graiaateO ftaai Mr Faraa basis traiaiai at LacktaaS Mr Fares lass. Tarn. Daitaftka six wsaks af tralaiag tha alraMa staJkd tha Mr Fares WlLLIAMSTON WHISTLINGS I BY JOYCE GRAY WILLIAMSTON-Annle James Bond of William*ton, the daughter of the late Milton Jamei and Ma. Sarah James of JamesviUe, wishes to an nounce her engagement to William R. Mebane, the son of the late Prof. Francis H. Mebane, Sr., and Ms. Lovena Whitley Mebane of Pantego, Saturday, June SO, at 1 p.m. at Union town Church of Christ, (Free Union) JamesviUe. An open invitation is extended. The First Congressional District Black Leadership Caucus met in Washington on Saturday, May 5, in executive session. Plans were finaliz ed for the printing of the annual raffle tickets which will be sold throughout the 21 counties. Herbert Dawson, Craven County, will be chairman of the raffle and the drawing date wUl be Oct. 6 at the an nual banquet. Ms. Ernestine Hannon, Washington County contact person and assistant secretary for the caucus, will dhair the annual retreat on June 23, which will be held in Washington’s Cultural Arts Center. She will have George C. Bailey, Washington, as wxhair. The retreat will be open to the members of the caucus, their friends and the general public. County contacts will share informa tion as they receive it. And reserva tion forms must be signed and return ed on time. Each adult is encouraged to bring a youth to the retreat and encourage the youth to participate in the workshops. Members of the Martin County Branch, NAACP, were requested by their president to be in court on May 7 in order to show moral support for Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Slade. We finally got a late lunch at Ida’s Fish and Chips and found that the food was simply delicious. Saw a few very familiar faces there enjoying a meal also. Ida’s Fish and Chips is located on Gatling Street near Hwy. 17 Bypass. Happy birthday greetings to Ms. Lucy P. Brown, ms. Mary C. Britton, Ms. Mary Gibbs, Ms. Maude Eva Rid dick. On the sick and shut-in list: Ms. Jackie S. Brown, Ms. Marie Biggs, Ms. Daisy H. Biggs, Joe Biggs, Sam Brown, Ms. Armaza C. Roberson, Ms. Grace P. Smithwick, Ms. Roxie West, Ms. Annabel Best, Ms. Lola Lloyd, Robert Lee Barnes, George T. Hyman, Ms. Mattie H. Perry, Alton Bell, Ms. Mammie Keyes, Raymond Rease, Ms. Annie Bell Baker, Ms. Zara Chance. Not feeling very well last week was F.L. Joyner. In Roper, Rudolph Wilkins and Leslie Ray Horton. Ms. Pauline Brown, Plymouth, is still a patient at Washington County Hospital. Making his trip to New York safe and sound, returning on time to at tend some of the candidates’ socials was Shelton Riddick, Williams precinct chairman. Ms. Frances Evans attended classes in order to be a productive Census worker. Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Harris drove to New Orleans and on their way back to Williamston stopped to visit friends and relatives along the way. Church Women United donated all of the collection received at their May Fellowship Day program to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Center on May 4. Ms. Annie Spivey Jones was laid to final rest of this worldly life as we know it bn April SO at S p.m. Ms. Jones, daughter of the late Joe and Hannah Spivey, was born March 10,1179 in Franklin County. On Thurs day, April 26, at Metropolitan Hospital, Richmond, Va., life’s breath eased away. She was united in holy matrimony to Rufus Jones who preceded her in death. To this union nine children were born, of which five preceded her in death. Until her health prevented ac tiveness, s’ was a faithful, active member at. .eaconess of the Phelps Chapel Baptist Church. Upon moving to Richmond, Va., she made her home with a daughter ai i her family. Those now cherishing fond memories other: two daughters, Ms. Sallie Jones of Richmond, Va., and MS. Osa Jones of Newark, N.J.; two sons, Weldon and Edward Jones, both of Bunn; three daughters-ln-law, one son-in-law, 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 21 great-great granchiidren, many nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Attending the services from Williamston was Otis Smith, 410 E. Main St. Rev. Howard Todd, pastor of Phelps Chapel Baptist Church, presided. Scripture was road from Psalms 22 and John 14:14 by Dr by Ms. Carolyn Pace. byWUlian 916 Poplai Hope. Interment was it On May 17, the 36th anniversary of the Brown vs. Board of Education Supreme Court decision, someone within these United States will take the time to explain to some young person the importance of that case. Hopefully, that young person will be so hungry for knowledge on the sub ject that more questions will be asked than there are answers for, thereby leading up to a trip to the library and visits to some retired educators and civic leaders. In my opinion, school desegrega tion is beneficial to both black and Caucasian students and only a small portion of their learning should be ob tained from those hours in the classroom. Parents, grandparents, ministers, neighbors and peers each share in the process of educating. Extracurricular activities involve ment should be encouraged by parents and personal attendance to these functions to give moral support as well. Black adults also should en courage students to run for various offices in every class, social club and community committee. May 17 should never be allowed to become a “past history ” date. Many of Williamston’s citizens took advantage of the open invitation ex tended on May 2 by Ms. Mary K. Wynne to attend a reception in honor of Ms. Phyllis G. rearson. In atten dance also were Mr. and Mrs. Cotten Rawls. Rawls was introduced to some members of the Williams Precinct. He was asked about his daughter, Elizabeth, 8, who has been so busy trying to help get her daddy elected on the Board of County Conunia sioners. Reports given are very favorable for the people of New Bern. They showed a first in the way they sup ported the Rev. W.L. Wainwright, a Democratic candidate for state representative, District 3, North Carolina General Assembly. The folks in Craven County proved two weeks ago that folks support whatever they want to. Expressions of sympathy are ex tended to the family of the late George Owens. This earthly life aid ed early May 5 for Owens, who had lived at 106 Faulk St., Williamston. A regular meeting of the Albemarle Political Action Committee was held on April 26 at the Fannie Parker Building, Edenton. Their poll in dicated a preference for the following candidates: Harvey Gantt, U.S.j Senate; Ellen Bradshaw Scouten, N.C. Court of Appeals; Janice Cole, District Court judge; Charles Foster and E.M. “Pete” Thompson, Ftrst House District. The next regular meeting is scheduled to be held on Thursday, May 24, at the same location. Happy wedding anniversary to Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Smith, their first. POSITIVE nOMAM—Gears Brewing Campnny has taken the M wMl In siBicAlttfliii asf A UMuiaiil a^imHalaa aaasaalaa !#• SSI Haa^aij IgA* MB AaAS . ikvri vnvvmtg uv ■ mmii m vsnising campaign nr ns umif rm r m , gjgg^i^gig urttrdfll jigjgjggj las. Lad ts right, Ivan Itirwal, Caara asMssal Fragrant, mansgar aaaMMMRy ralaHaat, a ad Rav* Jamas Rusaaa, sxscattva Hractsr Hariam YMCAi Salma Parent’s Group Calls For May Frap-In SELMA, Ala —Since Dec. 21,1919, the date six white school board members voted not to renew the con tract of Dr. Norwood Roussell, the systmn’s first black superintendent, Selma has been embroiled in demonstrations, court battles and controversy. The five black school board members, who walked out on Dec. 21, have not returned. White board members, two of whom have their children in private schools, con tinue to control a system which is now nearly 80 percent black. Since the culmination of the 25th anniversary of the right to vote, Joe T. Smitherman, mayor of Selma, and police authorities have used ag gressive tactics to end protest against racial tracking. BEST, a parent group organized to dismantle racial tracking in 1987, has established that Dr. Roussell Is being ousted because he modified a tracking system that relegated 9ft percent of black youth tc low academic levels without any wit ten criteria, such as grades and test scores. Because BEST members have consistently supported Dr Roussell and the end of tracklnf through constitutionally protectee .protest, they have been singled oui for arrest, harassment, employmen termination and abuse. Efforts b negotiate a settlement of matters fail ed and the repressive tactics began. Circuit Court Judge Leslie Johnsoi is now bolding contempt neanngs ii to a motion filed by the cit; to bold Sen. Frank Sanders, attorney Rose Sanders and Carlos Williams Commissioner Perry Varner ; Dann; -- - i of Central Alabam in at Selma University and other citizen n fn M VW- - „ nrf 2 court. Every effort i Hi teprotes Last week the State Supreme Com overruled Judge Johnaoo’e order to incarcerate five African-American citizens for five days for contempt. The judge denied BEST’S motion to stay proceedings pending a ruling on the appeal of the judge's order which prohibits citizens from tooting their < horns, walking around City Halt on the walkway and from engaging In other constitutionally protected pro test activities. Citizens were also ar rested for sitting in chairs in front of. City Hall. Additionally, Mayor Smitherman wrote a letter threatening to cut off city services to Central Youth Ser vices if the director, Danny Cren shaw, continues to actively support the end of racial tracking. The city has also arrested citizens for .tooting their horns who are not involved in I the protest. Ronald Peoples was charged with a felony on clearly fabricated facto, and one professor was beaten on the stret jn famed rnreats ot economic reprisals have been used against black teachers,, social workers and other citizens in-, volved in the movement. The level of i repression is daily getting worse. The | School Board continues to meet’, secretly in violation of the Sunshine! Law. The local district attorney has i refused to allow arrest warranto to be jgsuedAgaiflgtihe^aaaUowedby the Sunshine Law which makes secret i meetings a'criminal offense. No f whites have been arrested though r several attempts have been made by j i black citizens to swear out criminal actions against them. Dr. RoussoO is j r scheduled to leave the system fay> i June 30. He was offered up to HOO,MO , to leave, which he refused. 1 On May 19, Malcolm X’s birthday, i BEST is calling national^ leaders and i'supporters of Brown vs. Board of* . Education and quality education tot t join them in a 24-hour pray-in on the. Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma.
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