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GreenvilleWashingtonEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA'S MINORITY VOICE SINCE 1981RICHMOND, VA. - A jury hasawarded $100 million to a groupwhose lawsuit accused NationwideInsurance of discrimination forrefusing to write policies for blackhomeowners and leaving minorityneighborhoods out of marketingcampaigns.In hearing the news ConstanceChamberlin, the Executive Directorof Housing Opportunities MadeEqual (HOME) said they wereabsolutely stunned after the juryannounced its decision this passMonday. "It's was a remarkableverdict," she went on to say.The decision rendered by a juryCol. M. Tucker, D.H. Conely Graduate ReLAAFB, CA -- Lt. Col. Milton E.Tucker, Pitt County native and a1974 graduate of D.H. Conley HighSchool is the former Director of theAtlas Engineering LaunchPrograms at the Los Angeles AFBrecently retired from the U.S. AirForce.Colonel Tucker, the son of Mr.& Mrs. Roscoe Tucker, Jr., ofWinterville, NC., attended NC A& T University and distinguishedhimself by graduating Summa CumLaude with a degree in ElectricalEngineering in May 1978. He wasthen commissioned as a secondlieutenant through the Air ForceROTC program.Lt. Col. Tucker was selected toattend the Air Force Institute ofTechnology at Wright-PattersonAFB, Ohio to pursue a Master'sDegree in Electrical Engineering.In Feb. 1980, Lt. Col. Tucker wasassigned to the Ballistic MissileOffice, Norton AFB, California. Asthe Reentry Systems ProjectOfficer, he managed a $400 millionprogram for design, development,and production of nuclear warheadDr. Elwood Streeter, DDSCape Fear Conference Honors Historiane Rt. Rev. George E. Battle,Jr., Presiding Prelate, at the 87thAnnual Session of the Cape FearConference A.M.E. Zion Church,in Elizabethtown, NC made historywhen he Proclaimed Tuesday, Oct.20, 1998 as The Andrew A. BestThey Don't Expect UsSpecial to the M-Voice/NNPAConservative columnists andpollsters are openly and gleefullypredicting that African Americanswho are eligible to vote will stayhome in droves on election day,Nov. 3.The radical conservative move-ment, which continues aggressivelyto oppose affirmative action andother civil rights programs, isarrogantly confident that HouseSpeaker Newt Gingrich and hisRepublican forces will expand theirpolitical control over Congresssimply because African Americansare too lazy to go to the polls. Thiswas precisely the case in 1994.The enemies of civil rights havebeen energized by President BillClinton's sexual fallibility, and theRepublicans in Washington aredetermined to crucify and buryhim, without the possibility of anypolitical resurrection. This is war!And our enemies are mobilizing for\h]Nil Be lingQiieee a)iPleace NoteNationwide Insurancecomposed of six blacks and onewhite in a Richmond Circuit Courtwas the first of its kind in thenation, according to ShannaSmith, Executive Director of theNational Fair Housing Alliance,which is a a Washington, D.C.based nonprofit agency.Cases of a similar nature againstthe Columbus, Ohio-based insurerhave been settled, but to date thelargest settlement had been only$4.5 million in a Toledo, Ohio case.A Nationwide Mutual InsuranceCo. spokesman called the verdictoutrageous and "totally out of synchwith the evidence as it wasdeployment electronics and instru-mentation subsystems. His mana-gerial and technical abilitiesresulted in the 100% proper opera-tion of the reentry systems elec-tronic subsystems for the first sixPeacekeeper ICBM test flights.In January 1985, he was sent tothe 544th Strategic IntelligenceWing, Offutt AFB, Nebraska. Hewas assigned as Chief, FutureSystems Branch and in this selec-tively manned position, Lt. Col.Tucker was charged with the taskof designing and developing targetmaterial production software forthe Peacekeeper ICBM. In lessthan 18 months, Lt. Col. Tuckerled the design, coding, and testingof this software to support thePeacekeeper initial operational ca-pability. He became SAC's experton Peacekeeper targeting materialsand capabilities. With the firstPeacekeeper targeting abort oc-curred, Lt. Col. Tucker was theman to resolve the failure. Hequickly found a solution and gotthe missile back on alert in lessthan 24 hours.Dr. Elwood Streeter, currentlyresiding in California, a native ofGreenville, N. C., and son of Mrs.Hattie Streeter and the late Mr.William Streeter, was honored withthe Academy of General Dentistry'sprestigious Distinguished ServiceAward at the Forty- sixth AnnualAGD Meeting in Boston,Massachusetts.The Academy reserves this honorfor a council or committee memberwho has been a leader and innova-tor in making positive changes forthe benefit of the ADG membershipand for the dental profession. Thisindividual must have made specificcontributions that have resulted insignificant long term enhancementof the AGD's mission and goals,advancing the work of theDay throughout the Cape FearConference.No one could recall such an acton behalf of a Layman in any of theAME Zion Conferences.This proclamation was in recog-nition of more than twenty- fivea massive turnout at the polls onelection day.Our enemies don't expect us tovote. They expect us to sit on ourhaunches to watch television. To gohome from work too tired or toolate to vote. To hide behind anyexcuse, i.e., my vote won't make adifference. To stand around on thestreet corners and hang out in thepool halls because we don't want towork. To do any and everything toremain on welfare rolls, includingour teen - age. girls having morebabies. These are the popularWhite conservative stereotypes ofBlack folks, and this is the contextof what they expect of us.If Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,Malcolm X and the Rev. AdamClayton Powell were with us duringthis crisis period for AfricanAmericans, their message would beemphatically clear; brothers andsisters, do what White folks don'texpect us to do. And that is to havea massive march to the polls inevery nook and cranny of the Blackcommunity, in every congressionaldistrict, in every city and state, onNov. 3We don't need to call a pressconference to telegraph our ene-presented in court." John Millensaid his company will appeal to theVirginia Supreme Court.Millen said that Nationwide haswritten thousands of homeownerpolicies to African-Americanhomeowners in the Richmond areaand that, "we do not unfairlydiscriminate against black people."In March 1997, Nationwide andthe Justice Department settled alle-gations that Nationwide discrimi-nated on the basis of race.Nationwide did not acknowledgediscrimination but agreed that itwould change its underwritingpractices and donated $13.2 millionto Pay $100Forceto assist low-income home buyers.HOME alleged that Nationwidedenied homeowners insurance toblack applicants in Richmondwhile approving coverage forwhites under similar circum-stances. HOME also claimed dur-ing the two-week trial that thecompany's marketing efforts weretargeted to ZIP codes in predomi-nantly white areas while blackneighborhoods were excluded.Ms. Chamberlin said HOME had15 pairs of people - one black andone white in each case - pose ashomeowners seeking insurancefrom Nationwide. In seven of theForce.Above is Lt. Colonel Tucker recieving his Honorable Discharge duringretirement services after 20 years of distinguished service with U.S. AirIn Dec. 1986, Lt. Col. Tuckerwas hand-picked to work on aspecial project with Department ofDefense-wide implications. He waschosen to integrate computer pro-grams in order to automate missionDr. Elwood Streeter Honored with Distinguished Service AwardAcademy in a measurable andtangible way. Dr. Streeter personi-fies these criteria.According to one spokespersonDr. Elwood Streeter has led theAcademy in many capacities. Heserved consecutive terms on thePublic Information Council and theNational Sponsor ApprovalCommittee, functioning as chair-person for both groups. He was theAGD representative to the ADA'sContinuing Education RecognitionProgram. Dr. Streeter was also the1996-1997 AGD Trustee fromRegion 13, California, and a PastPresident of the SouthernCalifornia AGD Component.Dr. Streeter has also been aleader in his ADA component, theLos Angeles Dental Society, He hasyears of unselfish and dedicatedservice on all levels of his churchbody.The "Day" was culminated at theThirty- Third Annual LayCouncil's Fellowship Dinner, whichwas dedicated in Dr. Best's Honor.to "VOTE!"mies what we're going to do. Wedon't need to take out any ads inWhite media. We don't need to begany of the political parties funds forGOTV (get out the vote) efforts.What we need is the same type ofinitiative, resourcefulness, willpower and determination _ thatought more than one millionAfrican American menWashington for the Million ManMarch, and more than one millionAfrican American women toPhiladelphia for the MillionWoman March.It should make every AfricanAmerican angry, seething withindignation,pollsters and politicians feel we aretoo overcome with laziness andapathy to walk to the nearest votingbooth on election day. That is aninsult! The thought is offensive!The question is this: What are wegoing to do about it?The fact is... THEY DON'TEXPECT US TO VOTE.NNPA, the National NewspaperPublishers Association, is thetrade association for the Blackpress. The association has over200 members.opping mad that,White conservative columnists,planning software for SAC's (theStrategic Air Command) strategicbomber force. At this time, he wasassigned as the Chief, AnalysisBranch, where he led a group ofContinues on Page 3been on many committees, servingas President of LADS in 1986- 87.He has been elected as a delegate tothe CDA House of Delegates andhas been a CDA Delegate to theADA House of Delegates since1989. Dr. Streeter was also electedTrustee to the California DentalAssociation representing the LosAngeles Dental Society.In addition to the aforemen-tioned, Dr. Streeter has receivedmany accolades in dentistry. Heearned Fellowship in the Academyof General Dentistry and holdsFellowships in the InternationalCollege of Dentists, the AmericanCollege of Dentists and the PierreFauchard Academy. He is also amember of the National DentalSee Ms. Maye Column Page 2He has been president of the LayCouncil of the Cape FearConference for twenty- five years.Nearly one thousand people gath-ered to pay homage to the Serviceand Contributions of Dr. Best.He was honored by the presenta-tion of the Lay Council'sDistinguished Service Award, and avariety of Certificates of Service bythe Connectional Lay CouncilPresident, Mrs. Lula K. Howard ofLouisville, Kentucky. He receiverecognition from his local churchand was presented with a "Tributefor Yeoman Service" by his pastorand wife, Rev. & Mrs. J. W. Britt.In addition to Citations forservice to his church, he washonored for services in Education,Human Relations, and CommunityAffairs.Representative William Wain-wright presented "The Order of theLong Leaf Pine" on the behalf ofGov. James B. Hunt, Jr, the"Capital Citation" on the behalf ofthe Secretary of State, ElaineMarshall, and a "Certificate ofThe Former H. RapKANSAS CITY, Mo. --rhetoric. of the former H. RapBrown. is tamer, but based inAtlanta, he remains committed tofighting racial and social injustice.Now known as Jamil AbdullahAl-Amin, he urged participants at aOct.16th , ang summit totoward each er to draw strength."You are not pangs but arenations and tribes, � Mr. Al-Aminsaid at the National Urban PeaceMillion inHome Delivery2a__ Issue Date: Week of October 28 - Nov. 3rd, 199815 cases, she said, the whites werequoted a premium and the blackswere not.HOME also alleged _thatNationwide imposed higher rates inRichmond, a majority-black city,than in its predominantly whitesuburbs, and that its "penetrationrate'- the number of policies soldper 1,000 residents - was twice ashigh in white neighborhoods as inblack ones.In addition to the $100 million inpunitive damages, HOME wasawarded $500,000 in compensatorydamages as reimbursement for thecosts of investigating Nationwide.Raleigh, NC --- According to anextended report in the first premierissue of,"Common Sense Says," adefendant's odds of receiving adeath sentence in North Carolinaare 4.4 times higher if the murdervictim is white than if the victim isAfrican American."Common Sense Says," a newmonthly policy report from theCommon Sense Foundation it findsthat both race-of-victim and race-of-defendant discrimination iscommon in death sentencing.Specifically, African-American de-fendants and defendants who killedwhite victims are more likely toreceive the death penalty.Each month the Common SenseFoundation will release researchreports on important policy issuesNew Businesscontinues on EvansGreenville -- The Evans Streetarea is full of action as newmerchants move in and construc-tion continues on the Uptownproject.School Kids Records, a Raleigh-based chain store and TicketMaster outlet, has opened a newstore at 424 Evans Street. Thestore features CD's and othermusical formats and is the firstchain store to move Uptown sincethe renovation concept began in1995.Also new to Uptown is EvansStreet Gallery, located next to MySister's Closet. The gallery pro-vides a viable venue for local andregional artists to display a varietyof paintings, sculptures, ceramics,jewelry, furniture, and noveltieswhich reflect the people and placesdown east. Gallery Owner BillyMorris declares, "By creating aviable, attractive, centralized busi-ness district, we can maintain andDr. Andrew A. BestBias Case. Chamberlain said HOMEwould use the damages to helpneighborhoods where residentswere vicins of discrimination.e U.S. Department of Housingand Urban Development provided$1.5 million to five fair housinggroups, including HOME, in 1995to conduct testing that targetedNationwide and other insurers.HUD Secretary Andrew Cuomosaid in a statement said that theverdict was good news not just forminorities, but for inner city neigh-borhoods that have suffered far toolong from redlining and otherforms of discrimination.New Publication Finds NC Death Penalty}Discriminates Against Black Americansin North Carolina , such as theincrease in consumer debt, theinfluence of lobbyists, and theunder-funding of historically Blackcolleges.Important issues continues to be 'ignored by our policymakers," saidommon Sense Research Director,Marybe McMillan, "These monthlyreports will bring issues to citizens Tattention and will provide NorthCarolinians with a progressiveperspective on policy makers."The Common Sense Foundationis a non-partisan, non-profit publicpolicy foundation that seeks to oaden the policy debate in NorthCarolina to include the views andvoices of people who traditionallyhave been excluded from thedebate.as Constructionenhance that which has madeGreenville so special....a smalltown with a whole lot of people init."The C.T. Munford Building at402 Evans Street is shaping up tobe the new home for One SourceCommunications. "We looked atvarious options for our new head-quarters and determined thatUptown Greenville offered the bestcombination of cost, access, flexi-bility, and image," noted ownerMike Aman. The 2700 square footfacility features a two-story lobbyfor retail space in the front and twofloors of office and support space inthe rear.Brian Frankel, owner of OnixTobacco Shop, temporarily movedhis business to Arlington Village ina new store called the TobaccoGuild but returned to Uptown in itsprior location on Evans Street. "Irealized Uptown Greenville was theContinues on Page 2Above is Dr. Andrew A. BestFear Annual Conference AMEdisplaying award received at the CapeZion Church State Convention. ThisNovember the convention will be held in Greenville at York MemorialAME Zion Church. (Photo - Jim Rouse )Acknowl ent and Congratulat-ion" on the behalf of the NC Houseof Representatives.On Sunday, the last day of theConference, he received the"Herbert Bell Shaw Memorial"Exemplary Service Award", thehighest conference recognition.Brown Continues to Fight for Equalityand Justice Summit. "God put youthat way to get you to know eachother," the yd Leader said.The summit came amid policeconcerns that a fatal drive-byshooting of a 10-year-old KansasCity, Kan., girl recently might havebeen gang-related.A 15-year-old Kansas City, Kan.,boy has been charged with first-murder in the case., Al-Amin said he was not thatfar removed from the figure whoemerged from the racial and socialtensions of the 60s. He: said hiscommitment to fighting injustice "was ened by his conversionto Islam. "I'm not dissatisfied withwhat | did, but Islam has allowedthings to be clearer."Now a Muslim spiritual leader, asmilitant leader, Al-Amin,the Student NonviolentCoordinating Committee (SNCC).t

i'' vision._ where they are| the battle is over.| From: Donald Phillips, LeadershipConsultant in Fairview, Texas andAuthor of THE FOUNDING. FATHERS ON LEADERSHIP.TOP 10 TIPS FOR COLDPREVENTION1. Wash your hands often and use"Fis Forgiveness,becins withSuccess begins with a powerSuccessful leaders knowgoing and wherethey want to lead their followers.: But they also understand thatleaders are only agents of changeunable to force their vision onothers. Great leaders set out theirvision, get others involved and getthem to follow on their own.Lead people by inspiring them.You can't expect people to embraceyour personal goals simply becausethey are important to you. Greatleaders understand that to turn theirdreams into reality, people must beinspired to act.Find the talent that can carry outour mission. Great missions can'taccomplished by a leader actingalone. They can be carried out onlyby a great team.Be decisive. Great leaders under-stand that being decisive is acomplicated process. They gatherthe facts, talk to people and look fordiffering views. They try to comeup with a variety of possiblesolutions and then decide whichsolutions they want to move for-ward with.an antibacterial liquid soap.2. DON'T SHARE CUPS---Pit upa Dixie Cup dispenser to ensurethat everyone get a clean,COLORFUL cup each time.3. Clean your children's toys often.4. When you blow your nose, use apaper tissue. Don't forget to throwit away and wash your handsimmediately.5. Don't sneeze into your hands---sneeze into your shoulder if youcan't get to a tissue in time.6. Disinfect high touch surfaceunenen Counters, Door Knobs,etc).7, Make sure your home is wellventilated.8. Have family members immu-nized when prescribed by yourdoctor.9, Wash eating utensils with extracare.10. Eat well and get plenty of rest.PLAN CAN SPELL BLISSFULPARENTINGA-is Accountability. Hold yourchildren accountable for their be-havior.B-is for Boundaries. Set specificlimits and make clear the repercus-sions if those limits are exceeded.C-is for Consistency. Hold to thesame principles and practices.D-is for Discipline. Make thepunishment fit the crime. Neverdiscipline in anger.E-is for Example. Children are ineater need of models than critics.et a good example.CommentaryDare to, Be, Differens.:---By Mrs. Suejette A. JonesI was reared in the PresbyterianChurch, and later played the organfor the Episcopal Church inKinston. Some time afterward, |received the laying on of hands andconfirmation as an Episcopalian. Ithad never entered into my mindthat I would ever becomePentecostal- oriented. But someunforeseen and unguided forcedrew me to visit a newly- builtchurch at the corner of 14th Streetand Dickinson Avenue T in_ Greenville (not far from my home).- When I entered the sanctuary, I wasamazed at its magnificent beauty.Soon after I had seated myself. (always at the end of the pew, if. possible) I felt this sudden move-' that it carried witby and noticedit an erect manwith a distinct gait- - somewherebetween a dash and a bouncingtrot. It would appear that he wasrushing to catch a plane beforetake- off- - this man with a coun-tenance of complete confidence inment of air sweepthe Spirit. "There is no order ofservice", he boasts, and admonishesevery one that Tabernacle Churchservices can at anytime be alteredby the move of God. "That is acharacteristic of Pentecost and theCharismatic movement", he quotes,as he moves about the Churchhealing and delivering, speaking in -tongues and flagging his 18 X 18anointed handkerchief over hiscongregation.Pastor Hawkins at times can beflamboyant and dapper with hisprecarious style of dress and hu-mor. It is not unusual for him tograce the pulpit with his doctoralrobe and at another time donhimself in a more casual attire. Hisspontaneous manner may lead himto momentarily leave the pulpit andseat himself at the Hammond organto pound out a rap gospel or tocroon his favorite standard hymnwith the congregation always chim-ing in.Some of the musicians of earlytimes were criticized for writing(al a ee we ea?himself and God. As he approached music that did not conform to thethe pulpit, I knew this must be standards at that time. They were"Pastor Hawkins." Even though he ostracized and their music washas earned the degree of Doctor of banned by the Roman CatholicDivinity, hardly anyone calls him Church. They were forbidden to"Doctor Hawkins". continue writing. Sometime later,As I sat and listened to the perhaps centuries, these writingsmessage of this man of God, the were discovered and hailed as somesongs of the choir, and felt the of the most acclaimed musicalintenseness of the spiritual atmos- works ever written. They werephere, I knew without a doubt that eventually published. Creative peo-this visit would not be my last. ple do not conform to standards.Even an Egyptian mummy would That is a basic truth.have found it difficult not to | Even though Pastor Hawkinsrespond in some miraculous way. does not conform to traditionalAfter service, Pastor Hawkins came standards of preaching, and isto me and prophesied that God had sometimes criticized for his unbri-sent me there for a reason and that dled tongue, his rash verbals, andHe was going to do a "new thing" his raw vernacular, his messagesin my life. The understanding of are always based on the scripturalhis prophecy was not clear tome at teaching of Jesus Christ. It isthat time, but as a result, | became amazing and incredible to see howa member of Tabernacle Center his energy always abounds noChurch of Deliverance and subse- matter how long or how often it isquently received the Baptism of the expended. You may hear him dailyHoly Spirit with its supernatural at WOOW at 8:15 AM but I invitegift of tongues. you to come to Tabernacle CenterPastor Hawkins is a unique Church of Deliverance to see thisindividual whose raspy, vibrating, Anointed Man of God deliver thepenetrating voice blends itself into message - - not in a purified ora distinct tone that resounds courtly presentation, but purelythroughout the sanctuary. He is not " oHawkins- style" COME, SEE Aat all "fixed" or constant in his MANI!! John 4:29presentations, but is always led byseaman is PA BE LS OOThe Shoe (. |Outlec# Se,The BUDGET STORE with true Discount Prices | MENS SHOES!Famous mames sch 88 scccssseeee*ROCKPORTS BALLY ALLEN DESMONDS. g MOREBOSTONIANSMost Priced Under $50 LARGE ¢ to choose from*EASY SPIRITS HUGH PUPPIES + SOFT SPOTjust to mame a few.We also have Large Wide Width SizesTHE SHOE OUTLETCorner of 9th & Washington Streetsee aS, A RDUland each the importance of forgiv-G -is for Giving. Teach the joy ofiving, not only to the fuenify endFiend, but to strangers in need.H-is for the sense of Humor. Keepsense of humor. PromoteNoughter with your children.I-is for the Imagination. Becreative and play with your chil-dren. Make up stories or songswhen you read and sing with them.J-is for Justice. Be fair, and insistthat they be fair, also.K-is for Knowing your children'sfriends and their parents as well astheir teachers. "L-is for Listening. Listen to yourchildren. It will teach them how tolisten to others, and their thoughtswill give you insights.M-is for Morals. Be sure your ownstandard of conduct is sound.N-is for No. Use it, and mean it.O-is for Outdoors. Provides asmuch outdoor activity as possible.Teach respect for nature.P-is for Pressure. Reduce thepressure on your children, but insistthey maintain high standards.Q-is for Questions. Pay closeattention to their questions, and .the uniqu Gh gape rite eee ea oEeeiqueness of each andlet that child be who he or she is,Y-is for Voice. Tone of voice canconvey more to a child than the iggsye_ words spoken. dwaW-is for words. Keep your word.Promises broken destroy trust.X-is for eXamine. Examine con-stantly, and be aware.Y-is for You. Take car of yourselfmentally, physically, and spiritually.A happy parent helps a child to beappy.Zs for Zowie! Who would havethought they would grow up soquickly.Continues from Page 1Dr. Elwood StreeterAssociation. He received his Doctorof Dental Surgery degree fromHoward University, Washington,D.C., in 1956.In addition to dentistry, Dr.Streeter was a captain in the UnitedStates Naval Reserve, retiring in1988 after thirty-four years ofactive service. He is a member ofthe NAACP, the Founders Churchof Religious Science and Treasurerof two business corporations.LARTER 4dtge T of the facade. granted by the City of Greenville.¢ "Thege: business openings are avery berg indication the =munity's confidence in this pication: to bringing arevitalized downtown," a Candace Pearce, executive ditector ofUptown Greenville. fall socialand membership kickoff will beheld at 5:30 pm on Oct. 27 atEveryone is invited to attend andjoin Uptown Greenville in showingtheir jation for Senator EdWarren's assistance in securing a$50,000 Dept. of Cultural Re-sources T for the project. Also,Nov. 06, has been designated as theday to wear your Uptown Green-ville T-shirt. One of Uptown'smainstays, WOOW Radio for 35years is upgrading their studios andadministrative offices with a newEvans Street location. For moreinformation contact CandaceWachovia's | Uptown _ branch.ANNOUNCING HERTFORD COUNTY'S FIRST AFRICAN AMERICANFALL FESTIVAL COME OUT AND BRING YOUR FAMILY ONNOV. 07, 1998AT HERTFORD COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLin MURFRESSBORO, NC (on highway I1 off 158) from 10 am til8pm.The festival activities will be held inside. There will be avariety: of vendors and family entertainment. There will be astoryteller, an art exhibit and a karate exhibition and plenty of goodfood. It's not too late if you would like to be a vendor.FREE ADMISSIONFor more information contactANN RIDDICK at 252.398.8192Pearce at (252) 531-2153.give simple answers unless theydemand more.R-is for Respect. Show respect,teach respect and earn respect.S-is for Source of Strength. Shareyour own faith or beliefs with yourchildren. Faith can be their port inthe storms of life late.T-is for Togetherness. Have scial, designated times to be togetheras a family--but know when to letgo, too.U-is for Uniqueness. 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CAPE TOWN, SA -- Pfizer: isestablishing a Medical Scholarsinitiative which will providemedical-school scholarships to 15Special Superior Court JudgeBen T. Tennille issued an orderwhich preliminary approved a pro-posed class action settlement in theamount of $8,904,600. The pro-posed settlement in the amount allof the manufacturers of brand-name prescription drugs and a classof all persons who, between June27, 1993 and April 24, 1998,_ purchased or obtained, for personaluse and not for resale, brand-nameprescription drugs from any retaildrug store or pharmacy in the Stateof North Carolina. Purchases paidfor or reimbursed by Medicaidaren't covered by the proposedsettlement.As explained in a publishednotice, under the proposed settle-ment, defendants (manufacturers of brand-name prescription drugs),have agreed to establish a settle-ment fund which, after deductionof court-approved expenses andfees, will be distributed to partici-pating community health centersin North Carolina for the purposeof paying, in whole or in part, forprescription drugs purchased bysettlement class members who are,or become, patients of the centers.A hearing to decide whether tofinally approve the proposed settle-and Pfizer Inc., based in New York,announced here today. Pfizer do-nated the support to Medical-Education for South African BlacksSettlement...Issued Superior Court Judge Tennillement has been scheduled forJanuary 22, 1999 at theMecklenburg County Courthouse inCharlotte.If the settlement is approved,some time thereafter the specificparticipating community healthcenters will be determined.The notice of the proposed classaction settlement will once again bepublished one weeks from today inthe same newspapers. Additionallyinformation about the proposedsettlement may be obtained byvisiting the Internet web page atwww.rxconsumerlit.com or calling Tthe following toll free number:Phizer Initiative to Support Fifteen Medical Students Through Mesae Foundatback South African students overthe coming six years, Pfizer SouthAfrica students over the coming sixyears, Pfizer South Africa, LTD.,Consumer Prescription DrugPreliminary $9 Million Class Action(MESAB), which will administerthe program.Established in 1985, MESAB is afoundation dedicated to transform-ing the nation's health care bymaking quality care available to allSouth Africans."The Pfizer Medical Scholars ini-tiative significantly helps us towardthat objective," said Dr. NthatoMotlano, founder and chairman,MESAB/South Africa, " by sup-porting medical education forSouth Africans. � ©"These scholarships will help totrain a new generation of SouthAfrican physicians and other pro-viders as diverse as the populationthey will serve," said Konji Sebati,M.D., medical and public affairsdirector of Pfizer South Africa."Pfizer is confident, too, that thissupport is only the latest manifesta-tion of our ongoing commitment tomeeting South Africa's health careneeds.""Pfizer helps the community wher-"W" VOICE = OCTOBERever our people and medicines arewelcomed," said Michael W.Hodin, Ph.D., vice president,Corporate Affairs, of Pfizer Inc.,and a member of the MESAB | is offerin "an Cope,"board of directors. "The Pfizer educational sod pg se MeMedical Scholars initiative reflects | created by the American Cancerour belief that the more people who | Society for peopare given an opportunity to suc-. | their families and friends.ceed, the better chance there is to This five class series is taughtby local health care professionals, |and covers topics such as cancerdiagnosis, treatments, communi- |cation skills and community re-sources. Held each week in thesecond-floor lobby of the cancercenter, the program begins Tues- |day, Nov. 3 and lasts until 2Tuesday, Dec.1 1998. Each ses-sion lasts from 6-8 pm. "I CanCope" is free, but registration isrequested.Similar groups are also offeredin Washington, Kinston, More-head City and Jacksonville. Forinformation, call Ellen Walstonat 816-7943 or 1-800-223-9328.build a just, compassionate---andhealthy---society."In addition to funding the 15medical scholarships, the Pfizer~donation will also provide summerwork stipends for the scholarshipsrecipients enabling them to assistin health clinics throughout ruralSouth Africa.With headquarters in Johannesburgand a manufacturing facility inPietermaritzburg, Pfizer SouthAfrica is a business of Pfizer,Inc., aresearch-based health care com-pany with global operations.g Qualitys tondiVviduals Tand Business Tdreams reality.# Retirement PlansEstate Planning«College Planning(252) 321-2970Let Williams T Marketing assist in making yourWe can assist you, as individuals and businessesin establishing and implementing:Benefit Packages«Key Man Insurance«# Employment Retirement PlansGIVE US A CALL!!!Our motto is "Give a man a fish and feed him for a daybut teach him how to fish and feed him for a lifetime"Proverss 29:18 tells us, oWithout vision, the people perish TWILLIAMS' MARKETINGPO. Box 1907, Winterville, NC 28590(252)321-8017Registered Investment RepresentativeInvestment Advisor RepresentativeRobert WilliamsContinues fromCol. M. Tucker, D.H. Conely Graduate Retires from Air Forcejunior engineers in analyzing mis-sile targeting tactics, effectivenessand deployment concepts for bothUS and foreign ICBM and SLAMS.His efforts resulted in the develop-ment of the most operationalrealistic foreign-missile perform-ance database.This database was installed in thewarning systems at both SAC andUSSPACECOM, a, major milestonein developing a common system.Lt. Col. Tucker also providedSLBM performance to directlysupport CINCSAC's testimony be-fore Congress during arms controldiscussions.After a stay on the plaincs ofNebraska, Lt. Col. Tucker wasready for a retury to sunnySouthern California. In July 1989,he was assigned to Los AngelesAFB in the Defense SupportProgram (DSP) as the DeputyDirector, Mobile SystemsAcquisition. He arrived just in timeto lead the installation of a trans-portable ground station in Europewhich resulted in the first world-wide 24 hour per day space basedsurveillance capability.He then assumed leadership ofthe test team to deliver modernizedDSP mobile ground stations after afailed Initial Operational Test andEvaluation. "Tucker's Truckers" es-tablished a partnership testing ap-Force's launch capability andformed the basis for the formationof the EELV program.In June 1993, Lt. Col. Tuckerbecame the Director of Engineeringfor Atlas and was chosen to led thetechnical recovery of the Atlasprogram following two commerciallaunch failures. He returned thefleet to flight status and directedthree perfect DOD Atlas missionsin five months. He also played akey role in implementing the first"normalized" Atlas E launch with "AFSPC which successfully placed aNOAA satellite into orbit. Hepioneered the implementation ofacquisition streamlining initiativesby reducing the number of militaryspecifications and standards in useon Atlas contracts by 92%. Hedefined requirements for a newcommercial launch services con-tract to launch NRO payloads.Lt. Col. Tucker's military decora-tions include the Air ForceMeritorious Service Medal withtwo Oak Leaf Clusters, Air ForceCommendation Medal and the AirForce Achievement Medal. He hasearned the Senior Space Badge,Senior Missile Badge, and theMaster Acquisition Badge.Lt. Col. Tucker's is married tothe former Denise Argusta ofPhoenix, Arizona. They have twochildren, Tiffany and Alexander.proach with the customer whichwas approved by both the AFMCand AFSPC commanders toachieve greater operational realismin development testing. In just 10months the partnership conceptreduced risk and successfully re-covered the mobile upgrade pro-gram with initial deliveries.Following his success with themobile upgrade program, in May1991, Lt. Col. Tucker was selectedas Chief, Ground SystemAcquisition, tasked to integrateboth the technical and program-matic aspects of five fixed groundmodification projects into a singlemodernization program. He imme-diately applied his customer part-nership approach to implementinterface enhancements to mitigaterisk to ensure satisfactory deliveryof an operational system.It is now time for Lt. Col. Tuckerto return to the world of rockets.In Oct., 1992, he became theAtlas I] Deputy Program Manager.He managed as project manage-ment financial activities for theAtlas launch vehicle program. Lt.Col. Tucker was selected to repre-sent Launch Programs during the"Bottoms Up Review." He pre-pared cost estimates, defined con-tent, and integrated responses forAtlas, Delta, and Titan whichinfluenced the structure of the AirT Tm too busy. I don't havetime to go to the polls. �Do any of these excuses sound familiar?The truth is, in this election, every vote will count.So on Tuesday, we have a choice. We can vote for theparty that Ts fighting for more teachers, safer schools, andreforming the health care industry. Or we can let theRepublicans strip away the progress we've made.Paid for and authorized by the North Carolina Democratic Party.LET TS HAVE NO EXCUSES. ON NOV. 3RD(oun )aulele vy velobother?mean anything. � oMan, allJoliticians arethe same.Whatdifference willit make if |vote? �

ee APTRIER SS)-w-°st-£ 6 Bs awe-: Braun* Republicans for trying to pass a billFarrakhan said Oct. 16 nightreturned to the capital not. CHICAGO -- Sen. Carol Moseley-(D-Ill) is criticizing. that would repeal a current one: barring children from being housed in adult jails. Moseley-Braun said: the bill would hit Black youth the: hardest because those they represent only 15 percent of the juvenile" population, they make up 43 percentCivil Rights Pioneer Speaks at NJ ArtsNEWARK, N.J. -- Activism basedon nonviolence is still the best wayto gain civil rights, just as it was inthe 1960s, a pioneer of that move-ment said recently.Democratic Rep. John Lewis ofGeorgia, a speaker at the March onWashington and a colleague of theRev. Martin Luther King Jr., told anaudience of about 200 at the NewJersey Performing Arts Center thatnonviolence was more than just atactic."! think nonviolence is one ofthose immutable principles," hePhillip Morris Once Eyed Media Outlet PurchaseST. PAUL, Minn. - Once-secrettobacco industry documents un-earthed last Monday showed thenation's largest cigarette makerconsidered buying a media outletsuch as Knight Ridder to influencetobacco policy.The March 1990 memo from"America is under judgment, � hetold a crowd of more than 1,000 atof those serving time in publicfacilities. The legislation wouldinclude truants and runaways, andwould also weaken the protectionsfrom adults that incarcerated youthwho are in adult jails currentlyenjoy, she said. According to thelone African-American senator, thebill would also invest more inprisons. Agreeing with her, thesaid. "And during the '60s, wenever explored all of the potentialof nonviolence."In its initial eight-month season,NJPAC drew more than 500,000patrons to its two performancestages, well exceeding even themost optimistic estimates of itsstaff.Mr. Lewis, 58, got his start in theCivil Rights movement in his teens,and went on to become one of themain organizers of events such asthe March on Washington. He hasjust written his autobiography,Philip Morris outlined the impor-tance of controlling media cover-age. oWhat are we trying toaccomplish?" the anonymousauthor asks, then answers, "Preventfurther deterioration of overall so-cial, legislative and regulatory cli-mate, and ultimately actually' A " Pl ayy a : isit = Rees 3- i: i ire � = 53)03, 19°.The 'M' Voice Newspaper salutes Pitt County Commissioner FarneyMoore, shown here with Mrs. Farney Moore, at the Mass Rally held atPhilippi Church of Christ, urging all people to get out and vote on Nov.(Photo - Jim Rouse )~. First Afro-American Festival Set for Hertford Countya®.s.. MURFREESBORO, NC--TheKing Enrichment Program is a-2 community-based program with the.* focus on improving the quality of~.. life in our community by providingee?culturally enriching programs andi special events for the entire com-. munity.The program committee met"earlier this summer with program_ coordinator Ann Riddick an- gan making plans for a celebrationbe--. of African-American heritage in~ Hertford County.aThe festival has drawn plenty of- � interest from vendors in surround- T2?- ing areasincluding Raleigh,Durham, Rocky Mount, and- Virginia to name a few. Theseeee@rvendors will bring a variety ofmerchandise to the Murfreesboro T area on Nov. 07th. Body oils,eee ¢@s*e@@eeehandsome jewelry, = African-American literature, posters, musicWILLIAMSBURG, VA -- Reportsshow that African Americans are** more likely to spend time with-- relatives and friends than visit**«*« cerned. They say a concerted effort*.°*e¢* what it was five years ago. However»; Richard Handler, an anthropologist:iHoming pigeons, a special |«2 breed of pigeon developed for* racing and carrying messages,a- 966historical sites and Museums.Museum officials say there is little: interest in coming to see anythingto do with slavery. Also they studsays Blacks don't think they wil.: get anything out of museum be- + cause th*~ them.traditionally ignoredourists' officials inWilliamsburg Virginia are con-has been made by the tourism to+ attract African Americans. Two to&*.three percent of Williamburg's* visitors are Black and that is doubleand much more. The gym will betransformed into a modern daymarket place as the exhibits of artand African artifacts become visualtreasures. There will be storytellingfor the children and other activi-ties. There will be over 20 vendorswaiting to serve you and there willbe plenty of good food for everyone.There will also be live entertain- :ment and music will be providedthroughout the day. This will trulybe a celebration for the commu-nity. This history making eventwill start at 10am in the gym of theHertford County Middle School in |Murfressboro, NC.More information will be madeavailable as the responses continue ". If you, your organization orchurch group would like to be apart of this great event, just callAnn Riddick at 252-398-8192.: Black Visitors Ignore Historic Sitesfrom the University of Virginia andco- author of a book critical ofColonial Williamsburg, said thehistorical foundation there treatsAfrican American history as an"add-on."~ Recent disasters, including hurri-canes, have come in response to thenation's sinful behavior, he said.If Mr. Clinton truly humbled.himself, Mr. Farrakhan predicted,"God would not let a storm touchthe country for 90 days."Rev. Harold E. Bailey, presi-dent/CEO of a prominent prisonprogram that serves more than2,000 felons a year, with a less thanfive percent recidivism rate, said hewas outraged at the new bill. Baileyhas helped reform more than80,000 men and women over thelast 19 years."Walking with the Wind: AMemoir of the Movement."Rep. Donald Payne, D-Newark,said having Lewis at the artscenter showed how well NJPAChad been doing its job in the yearsince it opened."It's a community place," hesaid. "It's a living center. It's notjust bricks and mortar."Philip Thomas, vice president ofarts education for NJPAC, saidhaving diverse events at the artscenter was critical to make every-one feel welcome.improve the climate for the mar-keting and use of tobacco prod-ucts."The memo also listed CopleyNews Service, United PressInternational, science magazineOmni and other publications aspotential targets.Africana day of atonement and seek torepent for their sins and reformthemselves.Referring to the biblical story ofAdam, he called Clinton's linguis-tic denials of wrongdoing a "figleaf" to try and cover his mistakes.But, while Clinton may have lied,Mr. Farrakhan .warned that thosewho have condemned him are notin a position to judge.Congressional leaders themselveshave lied to constituents by promis-ing to protect their interests andinstead serving the needs of corpo-rate America, he said.And, past presidents have com-mitted far greater atrocities against"He urged his listeners to observetheir people than Mr. Clinton, Mr. "Fartakhan said. He questionedwhether Clinton's actions qualifiedas high crimes and misdemeanors,the standard necessary to warrantimpeachment.Mr. Farrakhan also criticizedIndependent Council KennethStarr, accusing him of entrappingthe president and trying to weakenim. .He said Starr's investigation andthe graphic report it produced hadtaken its toll on the nation Tswell-being."You don't dump sewage into thewater supply and expect the popu-lation to stay healthy, � he said.Brawely Ordered To Pay....POGHKEEPSIE, NY -- TawanaBrawley, now 26 claimed at the ageof 15 she was raped by a group ofWhitemen. Brawley received thesupport of civil rights leader Rev.Al Sharpton, C. Vernon Mason andAlton Max who were all sued byformer prosecutor in the case,Steven Pagones. The group accusedPagones of taking part in the rape.Two months a judge ruled inPagones favor stating his characterhad been assassinated andSharpton, Mason and Max wereordered to pay Pagones $345,000.Last week Brawley was ordered toalso pay Steven Pagones, $185,000for her part in defaming hischaracter.Health Care Age Gap Gets BiggerStruggling to deal with escalat-ing health-care costs, health main-tenance organizations are chargingthe elderly and other expensive-to-insure policyholders higher premi-ums, industry experts say. HMOsare increasingly moving away from"community" rates, where premi-ums from young and_ healthypolicyholders offset the cost ofinsuring those who are older andsicker, for individual policies. Now,many who are beyond age 50 buthave not reached age 65, when theycan enroll in Medicare, are findingaffordable health care difficult tofind.New Prosperity Halts Exodus from North EastBELFAST, Maine - After almost20 years, the great exodus from theNortheast is finally over. For thefirst time since the 1970s, theNortheast is gaining roughly asmany people as it's losing - aAmerican Network onHistoric Preservation to MeetWILMINGTON, NC -- The NCAfrican American Network onHistoric Preservation will hold itssecond regional meeting on Sat.,Nov.7, 1998, at the Cape FearMuseum at 814 Market Street,WilmingtonPresentations on the goals andactivities of the network and re-gional preservation projects areplanned.A focused discussion about op-portunities and challenges of his-toric preservation in AfricanAmerican communities, and identi-fying the network's priorities forthe coming year are other goals.Organizations are invited to set upexhibits featuring local preserva-tion projects.The African American Networkheld its first regional meeting inAsheville this summer and hasscheduled a third meeting at BarberScotia College in Concord inJanuary. The second annual state-wide meeting of the network isplanned for March, 1999 inWinston-SalemThe Wilmington meeting willstart at 10am and conclude at 3:30pm. The registration fee fornon-members is $15.00. It includesa light lunch and membership inthe network. Registration is free forcurrent members. The StateHistoric Preservation Office is anagency of the NC Dept. of CulturalResources.For more information about thenetwork, the meeting, or advancedregistration contact: ClaudiaBrown, State Historic PreservationOffice, 109 E. Jones Street,Raleigh, NC 27601-2807 or919-733 6545.significant reversal of fortune forthe most densely populated regionof the country. One in fiveAmericans, or 52 million people,live in the nine- state region thatconsists of the six New EnglandVitamin C: HowMuch Is Enough?Supplementing your diet withvitamin C supplements may helpcut your risk of getting colds andcertain cancers.New York,Pennsylvania. Experts say the shiftin migration back to the Northeastis seen as a sign the region hasbecome economically vibrantagain. ss,~ " "eeese ote aThe only U.S. president whonever married was JohnBuchanan.EdG for JudgeN.C. Court of AppealsEndorsed by:NC Association of Educators,Academy of Trial Lawyers,AFL-CIO,Association of Women Attorneys,Police Benevolent Association, Inc.andNC Association of DefenseAttorneysPaid for by the Committee to Re-elect Judge Eagles,James Vann, Treasurer, PO Box 2425. Raleigh. NC 27602www eaglesfonudge orgRE-ELECTenatorWarrenALWAYS HELPING PEOPLEFor Safe Schools, Victims RightsSmaller Classes, Fiscal ResPaid forJohnnsibilityFriends to Re-Elect Ed Warreninges, Finance ChairmanHelp our childrendream big.Nations BestNationsCreditHere Ts to thefuture.Outstandingresults just take alittle more time.A LITTLE TIME IS ALL IT TAKESNothing is more precious than seeing a young child smile. 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WetwsRaleigh " A compromise packageof juvenile justice reforms has been UP procesS aos Sag gs and stiffening thepenadistributed to House and Senatemembers for a possible vote as soonas Wednesday.Thethe juvenile court process fores for. repeat or violentcriminals,ws fro o335 ves nid endtheir session in time for Halloween,House Speaker Harold Brubakersays. .Raleigh - Legislative leaders haveUniversity Raises the Most-Ever a Black SchoolCHARLOTTE - - Johnson C.Smith University's six- year fundcampaign has raised $63.8 million,one of the highest amounts .omoney ever raised by a historicallyBlack college. Campus leadersannounced Oct. 15 that the six-yearcampaign raised 127 percent of theoriginal $50 million goal.Of the nation's 117 historicallyBlack colleges, only one otherAtlanta's Spelman College - - hascompleted a campaign with moremoney, Johnson C. Smith President"I never dreamed we would raisethis much money," she said. "I wasjust praying to get to $50 million."Only a handful of United NegroCollege Fund member schools haveattempted goals of $50 million ormore, said Virgil Ecton, executivevice president and chief operatingofficer of the fund.And only Spelman has completeda campaign with a larger total.With the help of a $20 million giftfrom Bill and Camille Cosby,Spelman ended a campaign in 1996First Union chairman and chiefexecutive Ed Crutchfield chairedthe campaign, and his executivecommittee included corporate lead-ers such as Bank of Americachairman and CEO Hugh McColl,retired Charlotte Observer alisher Rolfe Neill and JohnStedman, chairman emeritus ofRepublic Bank and Trust.Before this, the most Johnson C.Smith had ever raised in a cam-paign was $6 million a decade ago.two years in daily expenses,many rank-and-file legislators havemade nearly that much as therecord 220-day session grinds on.Lawmakers are entitled to collect$728 a .week in daily expensesduring the session, as well as 29cents a mile for one round-tripfrom home each week.Wilmington " e areas under-neath the Albemarle and Pamlicosounds are virtual undersea desertsbecause of contamination by. toxicmetals and chemicals, researcherssay. Researchers at the Universityof North Carolina at Wilmingtonfound nickel, arsenic, pesticidesand other toxins lacing the sedi-ments underneath the tidal riversand shallow sounds that make uplastcleared to begin development, Gov.Hunt announced. The TransPark isenvisioned as a cargo airportsurrounded bycilities that need to ship goods andreceive materials by air.Raleigh - The Legislature OK'd a$12.5 billion spending plan.Legislators will return Thursday,hoping t adjourn. The packageincludes repeal of the inheritancetax and elimination of the 2% statesales tax on food, effective May 1.Raleigh "- The state House re-jected rules requiring more trainingfor day care workers and strictsafety requirements for playgroundequipment. Rep. Russell Capps,R-Wake, said some small, privateday care centers would be put out ofbusiness; and called the playgroundrules excessive and costly.Dorothy Yancy said. with $114 million. ) the Albemarle-Pamlico estuary.e * meEastern Bull Singers Release Native Music Recording......ee Band of the Saponi Nation. Eastern Bull Singers. JohnNorth and South Carolina.Above are members of the Eastern Bull Singers who collectivelyrepresent eight Native American nations found right here in Virginia,Eastern Bull Singers, a NativeAmerican Intertribal drum based inGreenville released a pow wowmusic recording. The recording,"Pow Wow Voices" features JohnBlackfeather from the OccaneechiBy: Dr. Manning MarableNEW YORK - For nearly a vear,the nation has been fixated on thesexual scandal in the White House.For months, President Clinton ve-hemently denied that he had en-gaged in sexual relations withMonica Lewinsky. his formerWhite House intern. Then came thesecretly and illegally taped tele-phone conversations "_ betweenLewinsky and her then- confidantLinda Tripp.Suddenly. out from the closetcame the semen- stained dress.positive proof that Monica wasdoing more with Bill than takingdictation. Pompous Republicanhypocrites in Congress threatenedimpeachment hearings against thebeleaguered chief executive.As Mr. Clinton's standing in thepublic opinion polls gradually de-clined. media pundits were per-plexed by the president's continuedpopularity among AfricanAmericans. .The group is composed of EastCarolina students, alumni, and TNative Americans from _ theGreenville area. The group startedin 1994 with assistance from theEast Carolina Native AmericanOrganization. The group travelsthroughout North Carolina, SouthCarolina, West Virginia, andVirginia singing at various powwows.Members of the drum are ConnieGlast, Eddie Glast, Travis White,and Charlene White from theCoharie Nation of North Carolina,Joey Crutchfield from the MonacanNation of Virginia, Nikkie Eppsfrom the Waccamaw-Siouan Nationof North Carolina, Chana Smithfrom the Machapuna TuscaroraNation of North Carolina, CarlosDiaz from the Tianos People, EdHunt, Nelson Locklear and CabrinaCummings from the LumbeeNation of North Carolina.All the song from "Pow WowVoices" were written or arranged byPolitical analysts already knewthat Mr. Clinton had received morethan 90 percent of the Blackelectorate's support in the 1996presidential race. But the presidentconsistently registered what were,by any standard. high favorableratings from African Americans.This August, Black intellectualslike Henry Louis Gates Jr. ofHarvard University. and politicalfigures such as Congressman JohnLewis, rallied the Black eliteBlackfeather wrote "Lil' Bear'sLullaby", a children T s rattle songwith English lyrics."We tried to include somethingfor everyone on this recording. TheVet Song is sung to honor all ourveterans, not just Native AmericanVeterans. We have traditional songssung in Native languages, chil-dren's song to encourage ourchildren to practice the culture, andcontemporary songs sung inEnglish. We wanted this recordingto make all people, Native and not,to feel the Spirituality and thePower of the Drum" said ConnieGlast, the elder of the group.R. L. Stalls Company of William-ston produced the recording.Tapes of these recorded perform-ances may be purchased for $10.00by calling (252)825-2491 or(252)757-0384 or from EasternBull Singers at the MeherrinNation Pow Wow located onHighway 11, North, betweenAhoskie and Murfreesboro.behind Mr. Clinton at ahighly- publicized forum inMartha's Vineyard.One month later at theCongressional Black Caucus week-end, Black legislators cheeredPresident Clinton, vowing theircontinued loyalty during the presi-dent's upcoming struggles.We should keep in mind, how-ever, that this is a president whohad signed a reactionary welfarebill throwing more than one millionRaleigh - Lawmakers ended thelongest two-year legislative sessionin state history. In the last twoyears, lawmakers have been insession for 247 working days over423 calendar days, including aspecial session on children's insur-ance in March and April.Authority has received its finalenvironmental permit and has been "manufacturing fa-Greenville - Encouraging the com-munity to get out and vote on Nov.3rd, during one of the most crucialelection during: recent years are"appointed" State Supreme CourtJustice Jim Wynn a native ofRobinsonville and CongressWoman Eva Clayton while jointlycampaigning in Pitt County lastweek. Both candidates made anappearance at a mass Rally held atPhilippi Church of Christ.Congreso Round-Up Dems Denounce Anti-Voter SchemeCAAP's Kweisi Mfume Calis for Anti-Hate BillBy James Wright of shameful tactics that everyWashington AFRO Staff American--regardless of party--INTIMIDATION TACTICS should condemn," Mrs.LOTTIE SHACKLEFORD, vice Shackleford said.chair of the Democratic National - ANTI-HATE BILLCommittee demanded the nationalRepublican Party repudiate efforts from state and local Republicansparties to score voters away from.the polls. The latest attempt: a planto videotape citizens as they exer-cise their right to vote." This is nothing more than ahigh tech version of the poll tax,the literacy test, and a whole host"The Clinton Crisis...Another Black Perspective"Black and Latina women deeperinto poverty. This is a politicianwho supported a reactionary crimebill that greatly expanded the racistdeath penalty and pushed thou-sands more Black men into prisons.This is a chief executive whorefused to fight aggressively foraffirmative action, a oliving wage �for low- income workers. or urbanrenewal. So the question remainswhy do the overwhelming_ majority of African Americans stillNAACP PRESIDENT ANDCEO Kweisi Mfume, in response tothe heinous murder of MatthewShepard in Laramie, Wyo., re-newed his call for the leadership ofthe House. and Senate to moveswiftly on the passage of the HateCrime Prevention Act of 1998.Mr. Mfume stated: "IContinues on Page 6amfavor Mr. Clinton?It's not because Black folks thinkPresident Clinton's innocent of thecharges against him. When O. J.Simpson was on trial, the majorityof Black people privately believedthat he was guilty, But when askedby pollsters whether O. J. Meritedlife imprisonment, AfricanAmericans quoted JohnnyCochran" "If the gloves don't fit,you must acquit." Today, BlackContinues on Page 6... .Two excellent reasons to vote on November 37 JUSTICEames A.Wy N,,Reason #1SUPiREME/ COURTThis ad paid for by the Justice Jim Wynn forSupreme Court Committee.ReasonELECT.JUDGE PATR TIMMONS-ICIAOURT OF APPEALS4This ad paid for by the Committee to ReturnJudge Timmens-Goodson.

CoNCAAP's Kweisi Mfume Calls for Anti-Hate Bill(Continues from Page 6) -appalledat the unabashed display of hateand total disregard for Shepard'slife by the perpetuators. oTheir cruel treatment and deadlybrutalization of an innocent citizenpoints to the urgent need for 105thCongress to put passing a hatecrime law at the top of their agendabefore adjourning."$520 BILLION BUDGETBOTH the U.S. Senate and theHouse of Representatives approvedthe $520 billion massive budgetpackage which allots money to hireteachers, build a missile defense,find medical cures and put morecops on the streets.The House on Tuesday, in its lastday of work, approved the bill by333-95. It funds almost one-third ofthe federal budget and combineseight of the 13 spending billsCongress must pass each year.By: Dr. Manning Marable(Continues from Page 5) - folksare saying with laughter, "Thedress is a mess, but don't confess. �I] would suggest at least threebasic factors are behind Mr.Clinton's loyal base of supportwithin Black America. First,African American assume that thecriminal justice system is inher-ently discriminatory and unfair.President Clinton was not legallyrequired to testify before the federalgrand jury and had the right not toincriminate himself. Yet his testi-mony was not only made public,but intimate details about his sexualrelations with no relevance to thecase were laid bare, as it were,before millions of people. It wasclear that Mr. Clinton had beenset- up. The Republicans had failedin two successive elections to defeatthe Democrats at the polls, so theydecided to use other means toachieve their ends.Kenneth Starr is running aninquisition, a political witch hunt,the majority of Black Americansthink. They're right.Second, African Americans arenot surprised or dismayed byThe MinorityVo) (or=m | alon310 Evans St. MallP.O. Box 8361reenvills N¢{ }- also will be on the program. Call"The Clinton Crisis...AThe 40-pound bill covers health,education, foreign aid, justice andtransportation programs. It meets aheld-up administration request for$17.9 billion for the InternationalMonetary Fund and adds $21billion for emergencies rangingfrom natural disaster and farmrelief to fixing the year 2000computer problem, the AssociatedPress reported.AFRICAREPRESIDENT CLINTON will bethe keynote speaker at the AfricareDinner, which will take place onThursday, Oct. 29 at theWashington Hilton in Washington,D.C. Former UN AmbassadorAndrew Young will be honored forhis work with African issues.Broadcast journalist ReneePoussaint, Coretta. Scott*King andNAACP President Kweisi MfumePresident Clinton's unsavory pri-vate conduct. Our grandparentsworked in the fields and houses ofaffluent White folks. Our motherswere cooks and our fathers wereporters in wealthy White men'sotels and resorts. They knew whatwent on behind closed doors.They understand that the sexualmisconduct of the White rulingclass is only a minor aspect of theirgeneral contempt for the standardsof human decency. TheRepublicans who charge Mr.Clinton with crimes have them-selves committed far greater viola-tions against defenseless poorpeople and children. The spectacleof the president engaging in oralsex in the Oval Office is much lessrepulsive than planning militarystrikes and welfare cuts in theGESAYmeLocated at theOPEN: 8am to 6pm Mon thru Fri.ional Round-Up: Dems Denounce Anti-Voter Scheme202-462-3614.JESSE VS AL GORE?The Rev. Jesse Jackson has amessage for all Democrats eyeing apresidential bid in 2000: Don'teven think about leaving himbehind, the U.S. News and WorldMagazine reports."I've not quite decided to enter therace, but I have decided to set thepace," Rev. Jackson reports. Healso says that he is the onlyDemocrat who could give VicePresident Al Gore a run in 2000.WYNN HONOREDU.S. REP. ALBERT WYNN (D-Md.) will be among the honorees atthe fifth annual Institute ofCaribbean Studies dinner at theJ.W. Marriott Hotel in Washington,D.C. on Friday, Nov. 13. Call202-387-8748.CLAYTON'S MEASURECONG. EVA M. CLAYTON (D-nother Black Perspective TWhite House.Finally, Black people understandthat as bad as President Clinton is,the alternative will undoubtedly beworse. We don't have the luxury topretend that all our problems willsolved if only we could bring"morality" back into government.In a cold, calculated analysis of ourown self-interests, AfricanAmerican know that theRepublicans are no alternative tothe bankruptcy of the Democrats.By climbing aboard the impeach-ment bandwagon, we only contrib-ute to our own oppression. Mr.Clinton is not what we want ordeserve, but he's clearly better thananything the Republican have to offer.Dr. Manning Marable is professorof history and director of the Institutefor Research in African AmericanStudies at Columbia University...7 Box 403-A_TarborN.C.) was one of the co-sponsors ofmeasure to hire 100,000 newteachers which is included in H.R.4328, the Omnibus AppropriationsBill for the Fiscal Year 1999.RALLY FOR MLK HOLIDAYSupporters of a New Hampshirestate holiday named for MartinLuther King Jr. will march to theState House in Concord for a rallyon Sunday, Oct. 25, nine daysbefore the general election."We need to send a message toprospective lawmakers that 1999should be the year New Hampshireadopts the King holiday," saidAlgene Bailey, a spokesperson forthe Martin Luther King DayCommittee. For information call603-224-2407.Spiritual Thoughts. George Hawkins"We got the plan tomake your dream comeNC 27886omer of Truck Stop-By Pass rwy. 64at: 9am to SpmWe have seen some of the Lord'sconsecrated people in lean andstarved conditions... earnestly de-siring a fullness of fellowship withhim, yet lacking the necessaryinstruction as to how it should beattained and maintained. True, theyhave the Bible; but their attention iscalled away from that and theylearn to look more to teachers andcatechisms, etc., running after thetraditions of men and not after theMind or Spirit of God, andtherefore, lack the proper spiritualnourishment. The result is that theyfeel dissatisfied with formalism,and yet know not how to draw nighunto the Lord with their wholeheart, because they not of hisgoodness and the riches of hisgrace in Christ Jesus, and of thegrand plan of salvation for theworld by and by, nor the call of theChurch to the New Nature. 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WASHINGTON - The SupremeCourt on Monday turned down anSes by boxing promoter Doncase federal prosecutorsnow have decided to drop.The court, without comment" turned away Don King Productions Targument that King's testimony in a[na oo eetREAL ESTATE CALLD.D. GARRETTAGENCY oSINCE 1946"Call Us If You Need Someone To Collect Your Rent AndManage Your Property!TO BUY, RENT OR SELL Several Nice Building Lots. We Handle Conv., HUD,VA & FMA, Financing.606 ALBEMARLE757-1692 OR 757-1162FAX 757-0018The fight was called off whenChavez got hurt during training.- Prosecutors said King altered hiscontract with Chavez in a way thatwould force Lloyd's to reimburseKing for all training expensesthen fraudulently "_ collected$350,000.The 1995 trial involved chargesagainst King but not against hiscompany, and the boxing promotertestified that the contract wasaltered without his knowledge orapproval. The 2nd U.S. CircuitCourt of Appeals ruled the testi-mony could be used against King'scompany in the subsequent trial.In appealing to the SupremeCourt, lawyers for Don KingProductions said allowing use ofKing's testimony would violate thecompany's right to confront thewitnesses against it.CADE INSURANCE AGENCY720 DICKINSON AVENUEGREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 27834BUSINESS752-2862LORIE V. STEWARTWARREN B. CADEand she absolutely beamed.Later, watching the movie in thecrowded Siegfeld Theater, I quicklyrealized that the occasion was lessabout Ms. Winfrey than it wasabout the psychological effects ofslavery. The individual actors werefantastic as they portrayed withextreme intensity and convictionthe disturbing saga of one woman'sexperience with the buying andselling of other human beings. But,the story soon became even morethan that.As I watched the mysterious andfascinating scenes unfold before myeyes, 1 understood that the storywas greater than the sum of itsparts. Every scene and every detail,no matter how minor, was essentialto the plot. This awareness left mewith a far better appreciation for itthan I anticipated going in, and Ileft the theater profoundly moved.The experience reminded me ofanother recent epic, "SavingPrivate Ryan."Like "Beloved" does now,"Private Ryan" forced us to con-front the demons of our collectivehistory. Steven Spielberg's graphicand unflinching look at World WarII through the eyes of a particularpurpose by not avoisubjects we are uncomf with.We need such reminders nowand then to keep us grounded inreality and a the most i tevents of our history from °ing footnotes in our memory.The same can be said of"Beloved.". Based on ToniMorrison's dense and often confus-..ing book, which was first publishedroughly a decade ago, the movielaid bare the ruin that slaverywrought on the lives of all thoseinvolved in the practice.When Sethe, played by Ms.Winfrey, kills her daughter in orderto save her from a life of slavery, weexperience the tragic actions of amother who, because of her posi-tion, can only feel a sense of controlor power by taking the life of aninnocent. We experience her des-peration and despair. Upon seeingwhat she has done, her masterweeps, and by doing so, we aremade to feel not just his pain, butthe pain and sorrow that theindustry which he relies on hascaused everyone.It takes intense concentration tofollow the myriad details of themovie. I admit that it lost me attimes because I allowed myself tobe distracted. But, this is the type ofmovie that has so much genius andso much brilliance that it canfierce, compelling film, and as I:mentioned, the acting is . Asa matter of fact, [ wou 't besurprised if the picture and Oprahwe cannot afford to miss. Don't gosee this movie just because Ms.Winfrey is in it. If her role is whatdraws you to the theater, than somuch the better. But don't bedistracted by her presence becausein the end, her involvement isincidental.Yes, "Beloved" is bigger andmore- powerful than the most pow-erful woman in show business. Itmay be the story of one individual,but it is also "our story." It is aboutus, our history, our | as acountry. That is what makes thismovie a must- see.Armstrong Williams is aColumnist and talk-show host.Arts and Crafts Show to be Held in TarboroThe Arts Council announces the1998 Great Tarboro Art Bazaar, aTs ee1798 N. Greene St.e Reduce class sizeswaste and fraudPeople Ts Platform. 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A Gala Preview Party willtake place Thursday, Nov. 5 from5:30 pm - 8:30pm, where folks canmeet and greet the artists, enjoyfood and beverage and have firstselection on all items in the Bazaar.Admission to the Preview Party is$25 per person, by subscriptiononly. All proceeds benefit theprograms of the Arts Council, aswill a percentage of each sale.Come find that unique Christmasgift and help support your museumand area artists !! As always,volunteers are needed to assistduring the event. Please call614-ARTS for more information.|ym oWHAT, NO TURKEY...2 �aN -The first factory in the United States was a glass plant built atJamestown, Va., in 1608.EDWARDSTHE PEOPLE TS SENATORa ae oe

There is a new name and a newlogo. But the truth is, University HealthSystems of Eastern Carolina is com-posed of some very familiar faces. PittCounty Memorial Hospital. The EastCarolina University School of Medicine.Dedicated private physicians. Andanumber of truly outstanding regionalhospitals, including Bertie, Chowan,Heritage and Roanoke-Chowan.[hese institutions have workedtogether before. I some cases, veryclosely and for many vears. But inuniting under a new banner, ihe,are officially T announcing a heartteltand deep-rooted commitment to thepeople of Pit T County and easternNorth Carolina A commitinent toprovide the most state-of-the-artand the most compassionate careavailable. In the most timely andeffective manner possible. And toprovide access to the skills andknowledge of some of the brightestmedical minds in the country.As University Health Systems ofEastern Carolina, we are now inaposition to better fulfill these commit-ments. Services such as FastCare, the8 "M" VOICE - OCTOBER 28-NOVEMBER 2, 1998)Children Ts Hospital, the Heart Centerand the Leo W. Jenkins Cancer Centerstrive to get the best care to themost people. Either by taking it tothem or, if need be, by bringing themas quickly as possible to Greenvillefor specialized services.Our commitment to patient careextends far beyond Pitt County. Forexample, Roanoke-Chowan Hospitalallows patients in the Ahoskie areato benefit from additional services,programs and even equipment thatthey would otherwise not have accessto. And HealthEast offers year-roundprimary and sub-specialty care to theresidents of Dare County.There are many programs, manyservices and many relationshipswithin University Health Systemsof Eastern Carolina. But they allexist to serve a single purpose. Yourhealth and welfare. And that of PittCounty and its 1.2 million neigh-bors. We look forward to servingyou for many years to come. Formore information, feel free to callus at 252-816-4526, or you can visitour website at www.uhseast.com.