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THIS WEEK TUESDAY Baptists Convene 2,000 missionaries meet for 106th convention. £ DAPHNE REID] TV Sitcoms Viowod Black television sitcoms are getting scarce. At the 1936 Berlin Olym pics, the U.S: Track and Field Team shattered all falsehoods about black athletes. The great Jesse Owens set the longjump record at 26.5 inches, defeating German ath- ; (See THIS WK., P.2) O' ft RALEIGH, N.C. VOL. 49, NO. 67 TUESDAY JULY 17, 1 N,C.fs Semi-Weekly DEDICATED TO THE SPIRIT OF JESUS CHRIST ... i ir-vui_iun ELSEWHERE 300 Higher Salaries Attract Top Teachers BY LADONNA H. HAUSER Special To The CAROLINIAN What will it take to attract and re tain adequate numbers of qualified professionals to teach children in the Southeast? One answer is for teachers to earn salaries that are competitive with the earnings opportunities of college graduates in other occupations. For the sixth year in a row, a study conducted by the Southeastern Educational Improvement Laboratory (SEIL) has found that despite numerous salary increases, teachers in the Southeast still earn $9,350 less than other college educated workers in the region. This average income difference may be a strong disincentive for attracting many competent persons in the teaching profession. It also may en courage talented teachers to leave the teaching profession for other careers. The study, prepared by Joseph Haenn, SEIL program manager, and Ronald Bird, economist, compares the average earnings of teachers to the average earnings of college graduates in full-time, salaried, non teaching occupations in the six states served by SEIL: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina and Soutn Carolina. The average teacher salary in the Southeast during the 1988-89 school year was $25,900, according to the fin dings. The average college graduate working in other occupations earned $35,300, approximately 35 percent more than earned by the average teacher. The study shows, too, that teachers with increased experience reap few rewards. Salaries of teachers who are 20-29 years old trail those of other college-educated workers in that age group by $5,500. This difference in creases two-and threefold for the next two age categroies, respectively. By the time teachers are in the preretire ment (50 to 59-year-old) age group, they earn an average of almost $13,000 less per year than other southeastern college-educated workers in that age category. One argument used to justify the lower salaries is that most teachers work only 10-months per year. However, when adjusting other college-educated workers’ salaries to show a 10-month period, the average teacher still earns considerably less. How can talented individuals be drawn to the teaching profession with such discouraging salaries? Policymakers must take the lead in improving the quantity and quality of available teachers by providing earn ings, at all stages of a teaching career, that are competitive with those in other occupations. Also, during a regional conference a panel of three offered advice on ways to attract high-quality teachers to small, rural schools. Here are a number of ideas to help small schools anywhere win in the teacher recruiting game. They of fered the following advice: Get the active support of the local superintendent. Commit a management plan to paper, describing responsibilities for making the program work. Work to achieve the support of the local school board. Develop a task force of parents, teachers, ministers, and school peo ple to work on the project. Take the message into the classroom. Convice students that they can “sell” the school and district (See TEACHERS, P.2) Adams-Terty Realty TWO ROBBERS ESCAPE POLICE Business Hit Twice By Suspect Police are seeking suspects in two armed robberies at the same business who escaped with an un disclosed amount of money. On June 18 at approximately 11:30 a.m., two men entered Adams-Terry Realty at 1310 Hillsborough St. The robbers forced the victims to hand over money, and then fled. The two men were last seen running west. One of the men again entered the business at 10:29 a.m. on July 5, ac cording to police reports. Police said the man indicated he had a gun and again robbed the business. He was last seen getting into a small brown vehicle, described as a hatchback, operated by a black male, who was not seen clearly by witnesses. One suspect, seen at the robbery, was described as a black male, ap proximately 27 years, old 6’3” to 6’4” tall, weighing 160 pounds. He had a dark complexion and short black hair. He wore a burgundy and navy striped polo shirt and dark pants. The second suspect was described as a balck male, approximately 27 years old, 5’U” to six feet tall and weighing 180 pounds. He had a medium complexion, short black hair and a thin muistache. He wore blue jeans and a white tee-shirt with gray letters at the second robbery. Anyone having information about the armed robberies is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 834-HELP or Det. D.L. Harrell of the police depart ment’s Armed Robbery Unit at 890-3555. Callers need not give their names or testify in court, and infor mants could receive up to $1,000 in cash. In other news: A bill that would set tougher penalties for , many drug-related crimes remained in the House Judiciary Committee last week despite a plea for quick action from Lt. Gov. James C. Gardner. Rep. H.M. “Mickey” Michaux, Jr., D-Durham, objected to mandatory two-year prison terms without parole (See ROBBERS, P. 2) TURNING POMT-TMs Innovatlvi volunteer program comas as an aM to tho community as It facusas on mothers anl babies. Torniog Point For Mothers and Babies of Southeast RaMgh still members: seated, Dante Butler Haywood, director, Moll Whiti CiUi, coordinator: ind hM* Owens Taylor. sacratary. Standing: Jacqueline Brllay-Plnknsy Wake Department of Health and Adonna Matthews, health educator, Waka department of Health, speaker. (Sea story on this page) Martin Street Church Celebrates 121 Years Preaching The Gospel BY ALUE M. PEEBLES CMrirlMtaf Writer On July 7-8, there was an air of ex citement in and around Martin Street Baptist Church as members celebrated the 131st anniversary of one of Raleigh’s oldest churches. The members took time to memorialise the early saints and say thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Ander son, Ms. Betsy Anderson, Edmund Hill, Leonard Morgan, Weldon Redric, Edward Smith and Eaton Williams, who came together in i860 to form the Baptist Interest Group. This was the name that these Southeast Raleigh residents chose as a forerunner of Martin Street Church. In 1870, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson gave the land so that the church could be built. The first church was built across the street from the present site, and it was facing State Street. The original site is now called the Anderson Building, and it is used as an education wing of the church. Rev. Thomas Edwards served as Martin Street’s first pastor. Other 19th century pastors were Rev. Robert Shepard and Rev. Samuel Sanders. In 1909, the land was purchased for the present church under the leader ship of Rev. C.C. Clark. Other 20th century pastors were the reverends Auphy Price, W.S. Wyche, William T. Coleman, Charles Mayes, Elias Wlmberley, C.C. Staton, Vernon T. Williams, Paul H. Johnson and David C. Forbes. In recalling the rich history and tradition of this church, Deacon James Clarke named Ms. Hazel Nelson Logan chairman of the obser vance and some 50 persons heeded the call for volunteers. An appeal was NAACP Seeks To Form Coalitions To Solve Black Male Predicament Kelly M. Alexander, jr„ president of the North Carolina State Con ference of Branches of the NAACP, last week announced that his organization had submitted a grant application to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation to sup port a February statewide con ference titled "Black Males in Jeopardy.” The conference will bring together 1 for the first time students, politicians, counselors, health care professionals, civil rights activists, criminal Juatice professionals, educators, the business community and others in terested in the plight of the African American male in North Carolina for the express purpose of forming local coalitions to find solutions to the pro blems confronting black males. A follow-up conference is planned for 19M along with an annual report on the status of the black male in North Carolina. A1966 special edition of the Crisis, the national NAACP magasine, defin ed the problem. 1. Unemployment among working age men hovers at the 40 percent mark. 2. By age 30 nearly tt percent of black males have I six percent of the L ____ tion, while making up nearly 40 per cent of the nation’* prison population. 4. The 1900 U.S. Census reported the life expectancy of blacks as 81 MATS, in comparison to 68 years for 8. The homicide rate for black males, 34-44, is a startling 128.2 per 100,000. The homicide rate for whites in the same age range is 14.2 per 100,000. Speaking before his departure for Los Angeles to attend the NAACP na tional convention, Alexander said, “Talk is cheap. It is incumbent upon us as black people to find solutions to the problems facing our community. The key to salvation is doing some thing. Our conference will develop a (See BLACK MALES. P. made for memorabilia dating back to the time the church was founded. These items served as a means of educating the youth of the church about lifestyles and customs. They were on display, thereby ensuring an appreciation of the early struggles and accomplishments of this small group of founders. A fashion show was held, where members from toddlers to seniors were presenting the latest fashions for church, business, or play. Ms. Carolyn Mack Collier served as coor dinator. Wrapping up the Saturday ac tivities was the family cookout on the church’s parking lot. The members brought food, and It was indeed an hour of fellowship. Prior to the maeal, some members went to the (See CHURCH, P. 2) KELLY M. ALEXANDER. JK. Turning Point Aida Pregnant Women Aa Community Project Program To Combat High Rate Of infant Deathe in Raleigh Hie National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Raleigh-Wake Sect dion, in collaboration with the Wake Area Health Education Center, has developed a program designed to help pregnant women in Southeast Raleigh. “Turning Point” is a support/education program for pregnant women and their families in the Southeast Raleigh community. Volunteers from the community are trained on information that will be helpful to families expecting a child such as: the importance of prenatal care; the role of social support during and after prgnancy; how health behaviors of the mother effect the unborn child; family communication skills; parenting skills; self-esteem building skills; and community resources. Once volunteers are trained they are matched with a pregnant woman and her family. The volunteer will spend 1-3 hours each week with the pregnant woman and her family, and remain in contact as needed until the child is two years old. The volunteer will provide support and information on a friendly, one-to-one level with the preg The volunteers will spend 1-3 hours each week with the pregnant woman and her family, and remain in contact as needed until the child is two years old. The volunteers will provide support and information on a friendly, one-to-one level. uuu woman and her family. The National council of Negro Women feel* this support and information will make a difference In the out come of pregnancy, and improve the quality of life for the child and the family. The life of the volunteer will be enriched through this sharing and Interaction. Improving pregnancy outcomes along with improving a family’s emotional preparation for parenthood are important strategies in the development of healthy babies. North Carolina has the highest In fant mortality rate In the country. “Turning Points” has set its goal to combat the rate of infant deaths in this city by being a positive support system, with volunteers from the community Itself. If you are Interested In being a part of this program, by being a volunteer, recommending a pregnant mom and her family, or con tributing to the program, contact Dante Haywood, director, or Sheila White Coble, coordinator, at 838-8880. The offices are located at Shaw University’s Meserve Hall, 118 East South St., P.O. Bos 14358, Raleigh 27811. Greensboro Atfy. Nominated For Top NAACP Citation The North Carolina State Con ference of Braachea, NAACP, recently nominated a former Raleigh attorney to receive one of the organiiatlon'a highest awarda daring ito Slat annual convention. Executive director of the North Carolina 8tate Conference of Branchea, Mary Peeler, taat week announced that Romallua O. Murphy of Greenaboro has been selected by the national NAACP to receive the WUIIam Robert Ming Advocacy Award at the convention being held in Los Angeles, Calif. Herbert H. Henderson, interim general counsel for the NAACP, ■aid the coveted annual award is • presented each year to “a lawyer who has best exemplified the spirit aad contributions of the late Mr. Ming, who unselfishly endeavored to carryout the poHeies aad programs of the NAACP. aad who has done so without regard to financial remuneration for the legal efforts on behalf of the NAACP.” Kelly M. Alexander, Jr., presi dent of the N.C. NAACP, said. (See ROMALLUS MURPHY, P. 2)
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