EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA'S MINORITY VOICE - SINCE 1981 Re-Scheduled Event. In Honor Of Dr. Andrew Best March 2, 1996 — 6:30 P.M. — Dubois Center For Information Call 328-4411 Media chooses to ignore seria killer’s confession It is interesting that the major media has chosen to completely ignore the alleged confession of serial killer Glen Rogers that he killed Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman on the night of June 12, 1994. According to a report appearing in the January 22 New York Post, lawyers for O.J. Simpson have uncovered a connection between Nicole Brown Simpson and cow- boy killer Glen Rogers, who alleg- edly killed several women on a cross country odyssey from Florida to California. Rogers, 33, is charged will killing Sandra Gallagher, 33, a divorced mother of three who had just won $1,250 in the lottery in California; Tina Cribbs, 34, in Florida; Linda Price, 34, a single mother of two in Mississippi; and Andy Sutton, 37, in Louisiana. His modus operandi is usually stabbing, usually cutting the throat, although he has strangled on occasion and confessed to hav- ing killed between 70 and 100 women, though police believe he is lying about the number. He’s charged with killing six women inside of three weeks. Rogers, blonde, blue-eyes, with carefully trimmed beard, wore western style clothing with silver buckled belt, clean jeans, and used charm tolure his victims. He spoke with a gentlemanly southern ac- cent and liked country music. Rogers and Nicole? According to the Post report, the O.J. defense has had investigators on the case the entire time. What they uncovered was that Rogers, who often found work as a con- struction and home repair person, worked two houses down from Nicole’s condo in Brentwood. Simpson’s private investigator Bill Pavelik maintained Rogers painted a house two doors down from Nicole’s three months before the murders. It seemed Just a coin- cidence until a friend of Rogers contacted Simpson at attorneys to tell them that Rogers told him he had killed Nicole! Tony West, who met Rogers in L.A. two years ago, claimed he drove Rogers home from a club last September 12. And while he had been drinking, Rogers was just high enough to tell West that he murdered Nicole and Goldman, and provide details of the crime. He told West he had met Nicole in Brentwood and they flirted with one another. Rogers claimed he’d been seeing her for almost a month, and knew she was O.J. Simpson’s ex-wife and found the situation intriguing. Then suddenly she dropped him, claiming she had planned to go back with O.J. and give it another try. Rogers claimed he was upset and didn’t want to break it off and began watching her, stalking her. He claimed he was watching her the night Goldman came up to the house and rang the bell. He said she embraced Ron and he (Rogers) then came out of the bushes and “cold cocked” Nicole. He then struggled with Ron and stabbed him and then killed Nicole when she was still knocked out. He claimed he deliberately tried to frame O.J. if he could and took (Continued on page 2) Woman blasts board’s funding of officers’ defense in lawsuit By Lloyd Whittington The Daily Reflector A Greenville woman questioned the Pitt County Baord of Commis- sioners on Monday for funding the defense of law enforcement offic- ers she claims treated her family unjustly in a 1993 vehicle search. Jeanette Teel Taft, who filed a federal complaint in July of 1993 alleging harassment of African- Americans by the city of Greenville and Pitt County, blasted the board for recently paying a $25,000 in- surance deductible for defending the case. Her suit stems from a 1993 inci- dent in which Pitt County sheriff's deputies and a Greenville police officer held her and several chil- dren at gunpoint while searching for a murder suspect. Ms. Taft asked the board if pay- ing $25,000 to fight the lawsuit was proper use of taxpayers’ money. “I don’t think so, especially when asimple handshake, a public apol- ogy, evaluation of the minor chil- dren and visitation of schools would have resolved the entire matter,” she said. The money would have been bet- ter spent training officers on how to conduct themselves during a vehicle stop when minor children were involved, she said. “We also would like to know ifa male sheriff had searched, hand- cuffed and held a gun on one of the county commissioner’s minor daughters, would their vote to fund the $25,000 still have been the same,” she said. Associate County Attorney Pamela Best advised the board not to respond because the case is in the Fourth Circuit Court of Ap- peals. Commissioner Jeff Savage, who introduced the family, still com- mented, saying the allocation of the $25,000 on February 5 had been handled routinely. “Had I given it a little more thought.....I know I wouldn’t have voted in favor,” Savage said. “I think it’s important, too, that the public know that these people made simple requests (since the incident occurred) and were shunned.” Associate County Manager John Bulow said later that the county had no choice but to pay the $25,000. If it failed to pay the de- ductible, the county could, in turn, be sued by the sheriff, Bulow said. “The county is legally obligated to defend any county employee, including the sheriff, if sued for any reason in performance of du- ties.” he said. “When they brought the case, they required us to re- spond.” : The complaint names Pitt County Sheriff Billy Vandiford, Greeneville Police Chief Charles Hinman, Greenville Mayor Nancy Jenkins, sheriffs deputies Terry Vines, Troy Boyd, Tim Peaden, Johnny Craft, Benny Dobbs and Greenville police officer Kevin Smeltzer. Ms. Taft’s initial complaint asked for a $10,000 settlement for damages after law enforcement officers detained her and several family members on February 9, 1993. At the time, authorities were searching for a man accused of shooting one man arfd murdering another in Stokes. Believed to be armed and dangerous, the suspect was thought to be in a blue Oldsmobile similar to Ms. Taft’s. He had said he would not be taken alive, Vandiford said. The complaint alleged that about10:25 p.m. on February 9, Ms. Taft, her teenage son Onte’ Taft, daughter Kimberly Taft, niece Shamesa Teel and nephew Harry Teel Jr. were turning off Greene Street and onto N.C. High- way 33 when they were stopped. Officers lost sight of the suspect car when it left a trailer park and Ms. Taft’s vehicle was sighted moments later where they ex- pected the vehicle to appear, Vandiford said. Officers ordered her to throw her keys onto the road and get out of her car. The complaint alleged that officers cocked their weapons as the family exited the vehicle. Officers allegedly responded to Taft’s questions by telling her to “shut up and be quiet.” The compaint alleged that offic- ers pushed and shoved Ms. Taft, physically abused and illegally and unlawfully searched Harry Teel Jr., and unlawfully abused, searched and handcuffed Shamesa Teel. Vandiford conducted an inter- nal investigation at the time and still contends officers did what they were supposed to. It was unfortu- nate and traumatic for the family, but law enforcement does not take (Continued on page 2) BISHOP RALPH LOVE, SR., pastor of Holy Trinity holy Bo§rd of Education takes a moment to relax with friends. We church and member of the Pitt Co. know ofno one who spreads love} We witness a government that HARVEY GANTT was joined by the honorable Eva Clayton and many, many well-wishers "When people of color see the world in many varied shades, we need to remember that our different views — and talents empower us. We need to move wt and move into the 21st century." past fear John N. Studivant , when he was on a "Down-East" stomping jaunt just a few days ago to announce his candidacy for the US Senate along with Ed Carter who is running for the NC Senate. Also pictured is Barbara Fenner, Ann Huggins and Pastor Roscoe Locke Staff photo by Jim Rouse Harvey Gantt announces candidacy for U.S. Senate ’96 Calling the 1996 Senate Bid a “FIGHT FOR WORKING FAMI- LIES” in a six-city kickoff cam- paign swing, Gantt said, “We need to recapture the American Dream for this generation and genera- tions to come”. Saying he is “more convinced than ever that North Carolinians want and need a Senator for the 21st century who will care pas- sionately about them aSenatr who will fight for working families who want tosee the promise of America made real for them and their chil- dren,” Charlotte architect Harvey Gantt formally announced his can didacy for the United States Sena- tor from North Carolina. Gantt’s announcement tour took him through six cities Raleigh, Greens boro, Charlotte, Asheville, Greenville and Wilmington) over two days. Gantt’s speech hit the themes of economic security, investment in people in the areas of job security, wages, education and health care, re-ordering priorities in an era of smaller government, and a re newal of the special values that made America great. “What makes us special, “Gantt said, “are our values of freedom and liberty, our strong religious underpinning, our belief in family — and the notion that hard word and effort have their reward in an improved life.” “This is America...,” “Gantt said, “where even a child born poor in wealth but rich in spirit could as pire to be anything he or she wantedtobe This is the America that can be again.” Saying, “we can do better,” Gantt pointed to an economy “where folks are being downsized out of jobs they have held for twenty five years... when the same companies _ that are laying people off are mak- ing record profits.” “We witness an economy... where people have to work two and three jobs not to get ahead, but just to get by... where everything’s going up.,. except paychecks,” Gantt said. “We witness today disinvestment in education at the very time we need to invest more... cuts in school lunches... raising the premiums on Medicare... while providing a tax cut to the wealthy and massive loopholes for big cor- porations and special interests. There is something immoral about that, and I know we can do better,” Gantt said “We can do better by getting back to the basics in this country,” Gantt said. “Let’s put the govern- ment to work to ensure opportu- nity for the striving families of the middle class.” “But”, Gantt noted, “government in this day and age cannot do it all... It will be our own personal initiative and values that drive the American agenda in the 21st century.” Gantt pointed to the ex- perience of his own family, “a fam- ily limited in means, but unlim- ited in the values and spirit of America. A father who worked two jobs so that each of his five chil- dren could godo college... Amother who taught her children the dif- ference between right and wrong.” “Parents with a powerful faith in God... a strong belief in family, hard work, personal responsibil- ity and education. Parents who worked hard and made the prom- ise of American a reality in their lives of their children,” Gantt said. Gantt said these were the solid American values he got from his parents, and the values he and his wife have passed on to their own children. “Now,” Gantt said, “some- how, we need to recapture that American dream for this genera- tion and generations to come.” “As we approach the dawn ofthe 21st century, changcis inevitable,” Gantt said. “But the changes we know are coming shouldn’t threaten the promise and oppor- tunity that are basic to the Ameri- can dream! North Carolina can do better, this nation cand better, our government can do better in preparing for the years ahead.” Monument To A Monument The member of a Greenville church whose history reaches back to the 1860s dedicated a monument Sunday in memory of the former building—and all its blessings. By Lynn Gibson The Daily Reflector Sycamore Hill Baptist Church members attend services on Eighth Street, but more than 100 years of its history are a half-mile away. That’s why the congregation of Greenville’s oldest black church met Sunday on the corner of First and Greene streets to dedicate a monument where the church stood until 1968, when it was damaged in a fire and torn down to make way for the Town Common. “This is holy ground,” Deacon Matthew Lewis say. “Many souls worship. Let us never forget those who came to pray here.” The sounds of traffic rushing by couldn’t drown out the church members who sang “Amazing Grace” in remembrance of the church that was founded in 1860 as the Colored Religious Society, and later became First Baptist Church before being named Sy- camore Hill Baptist Church. “We need to remember the past,” pastor Howard W. Parker Jr. said. “A lot of important things hap- pened on this site. Souls were saved, marriages took place, fu- nerals were held. As we work to- ward the 21st century, it’s impor- tant to know where we came from.” Church member Beatrice Maye, who helped raise the $1,500 needed for the monument, told the crowd how the idea turned into reality. “Deacon Morris came by to fix my VCR, and as he left, he turned tome and said, ‘Don’t you think we - se place in a perfect world, he said Mon __ “Te got police officers out here who have families—who have a love of life. They're looking for a vicious individual who has vowed not to taken alive. He has demon- strated that twice. Officers have a right to live and exercise all due caution to prevent themselves or anyone else from being injured while hunting a person of this cali- ber,” he said. A flier the family has distrib- uted around Pitt County puts the cost of the suit so far at $76,000 of The Minority Voice Inc. WOOW P.O. Box 8361 310 Evans St. Mall, Greenville, NC 27835 919-757-0365/ Fax: 919-757-1793 WTOW P.O. 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Bulow said so far he has seen bills for at least $50,000. | The flier says all the Sheriffs Department needed to do was grant a public apology, have the children psychologically evaluated and have officers speak to stu- dents about how to conduct them- selves during a vehicle stop. Vandiford said a public apology implies officers did something wrong and opens the door for a civil suit. The Sheriffs Depart- ment does not have funds, or the obligation, to test those unnerved by justified actions, he said. He said the involved officers had met with the family but he had never heard the request to speak to school children about how to act during a vehicle stop. vthe desk of Mrs. Beatrice Maye ) BEATRICE MAYE A Monument Erected The Sycamore Hill Baptist Church members and friends co- operated extremely well with the erection of a monument on the Corners of First and Greene Streets, Town Commons, which was dedicated with appropriate services, Sunday February 18, 1996, in commemoration of Afri- can-American (Black) History Month, with Deacon Matthew T, Lewis mentioning in his Dedica- tion Prayer that “many souls have come here to pray, sing and wor- ship”. This church was founded in 1860 with a handful of people who as- sembled in a house for prayer and services. In 1968 it was damaged by fire, cemeteries were moved by Flanagan Funeral Home to Brown Hill Cemetery andit was torn down to make way for the Town Com- mons. 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Memorable history was made. Sycamore Hill is the oldest Black | church in Greenville, North Caro- lina. “If arace has no history, if it has noworthwhile tradition, it becomes aneglible factor in the thoughts of the world and it stands in danger of being exterminated”, Carter G. Woodson, Father of Black History Month. TRACEY BENNETT, daughter of Mrs. Dianne Williams Bennett and granddaughter of James and Mildred Williams, 1212 Davenport Street, Greenville, NC, was re- cently hired to the position of As- sociate Producer in the News De- partment, WITN-TV, Channel 7. Tracey, currently is the News Di- rector and Morning Anchor for Oldies, WNCT Radio 107-9. A word of ENCOURAGEMENT to Roundtree and Associates as they embark on their new busi- ness establishment of Dickinson Avenue. Stop by and wish this young man SUCCESS. Though February’s theme cen- ters on and about wowen, we dare not omit men locally. 1. Attorney Robert White 2. Attorney Jerome Ramey From Page 1 gloves from the house and left one at the scene, and another he drove over to O.J.’s and threw it over the fence from the neighbor's yard. He claimed he planted the knit cap also. He said he smeared blood on the bronco, but did not put blood at the scene. He admitted the police prob- ably “helped him.” It sounds like the ravings of a lunatic, but another person, in addition to West, who worked at the Oak Lounge in L.A. where Rogers hung out, confirmed that Rogers bragged that he had met Nicole at Rexall drug store where they were both trying on sun- glasses. According to West, Rogers also told him exactly where O.J. Simpson lived. He said Rogers told him about Nicole twice. On two separate occasions. He said he had been with Nicole sexually “a couple of times.” West maintained Rogers told him he had killed 100 people but West would only know two of the victims, Nicole and Ron. West said Rogers called O.J. a “nigger” and framed him because Nicole dropped him for O.J. West claimed he was willing to take a lie detector test but was never asked to do so. West claimed he was soshaken by the confession that he called the L.A.P.D. the very next day and told them. He said, “They blew me offright away, almost like I was the crazy guy.” West told the investigators that he didn’t believe Rogers at first but questioned why someone would want to confess to murder, so he asked him, “If you killed them, what did you do with the knife?” At which point Rogers pulled a knife out of his boot and said, “Here 3..Dr. Dennis Chestnutt, psy- chologist 4. Dr. Brian Haynes, Director, Minority Affairs, ECU 5. Bobby Hardy, III, Owner/Op- erator Headlines II, African- American paraphernalia and lit- erature 6. James Ebron II, Past General Manager, Burroughs Wellcome and past chairman, United Fund Drive 7. William Teel, Commissioner wlth the Global TransPark, con- tract administrator, E. I. Du Pont 8. Russell Clark, Salesman, Mazda Grant Buick Company 9. Dr. Julius Mallet, Ob-Gyn, Medical School, ECU 10. Jeff Savage, Businessman, member of the Pitt Board of Comissioners 11. Daniel Bullock, Jr., Postmas- ter, Snow Hill, N. C. 12. Wade Johnson, Pitt County Schools Drug Education Counse- lor 13. J. B. Taft, Jr., CPA Consult- ant 14. Capt. C. J. Hardy, Investiga- tion Captain for Police Department 15. Raymond Carney, Fire Chief, City of Greenville 16. Bob Casey, Currently, train- ing officer for the City of Greenville 17. James Tripp, Program coor- dinator for Greenville Housing Authority/ Greenville Police De- partment and chaplain for the Police Department 18. Michel Best, Neighborhood Director for the Moyewood Cen- ter/ Greenville Housing Authority 19. Elvis Jones, Council mem- ber, town of Bethel 20. Roscoe Locke, Principal, Bethel Elementary Schocl 21. Terry Anderson, Operations Manager, City of Greenville 22. Clarence Hunter, Postmas- ter, Greenville and President, J. R. Rose Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) 23. Calvin Henderson, Director, Sr. Citizens Organization, Winterville 24. Gary Taylor, Owner/Opera- tor, Back to Herbs, Bell Fork 25. Dr. Wiley Hines, Dentist 26. Jim Rouse, Owner two radio stations and “M” Voice Newspa- per Media Ignores it is—you want to touch it?” Delusions If Rogers is delusional, and that’s very possible, at least two people maintain that Rogers claimed to have known Nicole. West, and the other person who worked at the Oak Lounge. It also tends to fit Nicole’s m.o., as she was the type of woman who, even by L.A. standards, would sleep with anyone. And Rogers was a charmer. Moreover, Rogers is indeed a killer. An incident happened in L.A. that displayed how enraged he could get upon getting rejected. Rogers appeared to be unraveling and was apparently finding it harder and harder to keep his tem- per under control. Rein Keener, 24, met Rogers at the McRed’s bar in Van Nuys, Calif., Sept. 28, 1995. Rogers was a regular in the bar and often bought drinks for everyone. Keener was a student at Pasadena City College. Rogers asked her to drive him home because he had been drinking and didn’t like to drive when he was that drunk. She was about to, and, in fact, had her car keys in her hand, when a friend called out to her and she stopped to talk. Suddenly a look flashed across Rogers’ face that stopped her cold. She said to herself, “I’m a petite woman, no match for this big guy should he decide to turn ugly, and he’s been drinking.” So she blew him off, telling him she changed her mind and wasn’t ready to leave yet. She told police later that he almost went crazy. He cursed her loudly and stalked away. Two days later homicide detectives visited her and showed her a picture of a woman, Sandra Gallagher, who had, in fact, been at McRed’s that night. She had been strangled and her pick-up truck set on fire with her inside the morning after Keener’s blow up with Rogers. An all points bulletin was issued for Rogers who was finally cap- tured following a high speed chase in rural Kentucky on November 13. Keener speculated taht he was so angry at being rebuffed by her that he turned and killed Gallagher out of rage, and because she had also revealed she has won the lot- tery, so he took money she had on her also. The big question is hwy did the L.A.P.D. choose to ignore West’s call? Rogers killed Gallagher after he claimed he killed Nicole. Pick- ing him up for questioning and watching him may have prevented Gallagher’s murder. And why is the media choosing to totally ignore this information? Preferring to lick their lips and hope for another chance at Simpson via the civil suit, the press is saying the requirements for a civil suit is preponderance of evi- dence, rather than proof beyond a rea’onable doubt. As itis, the press has downplayed Glen Rogers and his crimes, pre- ferring to gnash their teeth at O.J. Simpson. While whites were upset about O.J. Simpson, Glen Rogers was running all over the country killing women! No one is even an- gry at him! Most people never even heard of him. And the press did not dwell on his crimes. The press did not whip people into a fever about Rogers, nor, indeed, Timo- thy McVeigh nor any othe rwhite male whohas done horrible things. Dg FIRST CITIZENS BRANCH MANAGERS were on hand at the third annual Black Business Expo recently. The day was very successful (due in large part to the support by First Citizens). From Page 1 because it’s part of our heritage, and years from now, it will remind us what was there.” Mrs. Maye spent two days and nights calling church members, asking them for donations. “We received gifts not only from our church members, but from shoudl find a way to remember the old church?” she said. Thechurch contacted City Coun- cilman Rufus Huggins, who put them in touch with Parks and Rec- reation Director Boyd Lee. “The Parks and Recreation Com- mission thought it was an excel- lent idea,” Huggins said ina tele- friends of the church who wanted phone interview. “I supported it to see it remembered,” she said. gprnemenennnseneemnercncamacieeiat et ine esis Cnn ERE IB I AR AN SNR Bus.: (919) 536-2193 Res.: (919) 536-3540 WARD’S TAX SERVICE Income Taxes * Bookkeeping Electronic Filing Tax Returns Refund Anticipated Loans LEONARD WARD Owner 313 Washington Ave Weldon, N.C HOURS Tues.-Wed. 10:00-5:00 Thurs.-Fri. 9:00-7:00 Saturday 7:00-2:00 IY HEADREST CAROLYN BOYD, JOYCE MANNING, Owner/Operator SYLVIA WOODFOLK, Operator (919) 535-2356 1734 Weldon Road Plaza Shopping Center Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 Photo by Jim Rouse Monument to a monument The church began when resi- dents gathered at a home in 1860, Parker said. Eventually a church was built on the site and remained until 1968, when a fire damaged the building. The Greenville Redevelopment Commission, a group charged with revitalizing downtown, was al- ready negotiating with the church to buy the land, Huggins said. “My understanding is they fought very hard to keep it there,” he said. “It’s a pillar of the black community in the City of Greenville, and it was looked up to throughout Pitt County.” After the fire, the church relo- cated to its present site on 226 W. Eighth St., but many congrega- tion members haven't forgotten the old building. “Tt will be nice for future genera- tions to see the monument,” said Nicole Dickens, whose grandfa- ther, the Rev. Joshua Alpha Nimmo, was the pastor for 40 years. “I wasn’t born yet, but I think it’s important for people to see how we've progressed.” Read The 'M' Voice During tough times like these it's important to remember that your mind is your greatest asset. 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Hospitality volunteers needed for Telethon Two people with experience in the food service or floral business are needed to serve as chairman and co-chairman of the Hospital- ity Committee for the local broad- cast of the Children’s Miracle Net- work Telethon, to be held June 1- 2 to benefit the Children’s Hospi- tal of Eastern North Carolina. The Hospitality Committee pro- vides food, flowers and other hos- pitality items to guests and volun- teers involved with the CMN Tele- thon. The local broadcast origi- nates from the auditorium at the Brody Medical Sciences Building on the campus of the East Caro- lina University School of Medi- cine. Interested persons should call the telethon office at (919) 816- 5437. discuss the issues of the day. ie BROTHER ED CARTER (Aspiring for the NC Senate) (L) and Brother Edward X. (R) Photo by Jim Rouse Bonitta Best - The First Black and the first female associate editor of the “Pro Football Weekly”’ Bonitta Best is a 1977 graduate of D.H. Conley. In 1981 she re- ceived a B.A. degree in Theater from Towson State University. Her career began in 1987 with Mary- land Public Television. There she A Car Ahead Bob Barbour Honda 3300 S. Memorial Dr Greenville, NC 27834 "We Make All The Options Available" MICHAEL A. CHRISTIAN Sales Representative Pager: 1-800-624-7243 « PIN # 1174736 Tel. (919) 355-2500 Home: (919) Fax: (919) 355-5308 Mailbox - Philip B. Downing His design incorporated the hinged door opening that is a common feature on U.S. mailboxes. y Golf Tee - George F. Grant - Prior to Grant's invention of the golf tee, golfers used their hands to moia a hitting surface from dirt or sand. Patent #638,920 - December 12, 1899. BONITTA BEST started as an Entry Level Tran- script Assistant. By 1995 she reached the position of Associate Producer of the PBS program “Wall Street Week With Louis Rukeyser.” Bonitta’s faith, ambition, edu- cation and experience have helped her reach another goal. Now she is the first black and the first female Associate Editor of the “Pro Foot- ball Weekly”. As the Associate Editor of this Chicago-based pub- lication, she will write columns of “w-hats happening” in professional sports, the athletes, the coaches, and administrators. She will also edit news and information from other professional writers all over the country. . During her years as a faithful member of the New Antioch Bap- tist Church of Randallstown, Bonitta began the church newslet- ter. She was a member of the Food Pantry Ministry (where they dis- tributed food to needy families while spreading the gospel). It was here under the grace of God and the leadership of the Reverend Kenneth L. Barney Jr. that Bonitta became a born again Christian. She is looking for a new church home in Chicago. Bonitta has truly made her family especially her parents Mrs. Bessie Best and the late Luke Best very proud. Read To Your Children "Customer Satisfaction Is Our #1 Goal" Patent #462,093 - October 27, 1891. Electric Lamp with carbon filament Lm) Og r t= © Lewis Latimer - He developed key innovations ne a WH 11 K tas in the electric lamp design resulting nes 2 in improved durability. These improvements ay bac y MERCURY increased effectiveness and lowered cost. 3, 1881. Patent #247,097 - September I< P.O. BOX 1455 * ROCKY MOUNT, NC 27802 Fountain Pen - W. B. Purvis - He designed a simple. durable and inexpensive fountain pen which wag ideally suited for general use. Patent #419,065 - January 7, 1890. In celebration of the Attlcan Amertcan Culture, the Greencille Houslug Authority salutes Glack Plistory Month, Traffic Light - Garrett A. Morgan - His invention of the three-way automatic traffic signal helped make the roads safer for all of us. Patent #1,475,024 - November 20, 1923. ee eee Refrigerator - John Stanard - He patented an improved refrigerator design with a water cooler and faucet for the dispensing of cold water. Patent #455,891 - July 14, 1891, .. you're celebrating Black History. McDonald's” salutes these African American innovators and joins in the celebration of Black History throughout the year. ® © 1995 McDonald's Corporation ot 2.9 In South Carolina in the 1890s, my grandfather had land given to him by Cherokee Indians as a wed- ding gift. He had married a medi- cine man’s daughter. In 1909, whites, jealous of him, came and told him his house was too close to the main road and he had to move it more out of sight. He was a little slow in moving so they came by and burned it to the ' ground. My nine-year-old father ran into the burning house and saved the family Bible that dated back to the 1700s. That was the only thing saved. There was my grandfather, a learned man, who could read and write, who taught penman- ship, who could read and write music, was a professor of music at his church, standing’ out int he middle of nowhere barefoot, win- ter almost come, and no house. He was reduced to tapping turpen- tine trees for their sap that winter in order to survive. He had 13 children. They had to hire out to the whites, which was what the whites wanted. He was too uppity anway. The older boys, rather than work for the whites, left home and scat- tered. With the older boys gone, local whites decided to rape one of the girls on her way home through the woods. My father, then only 14, heard her screamsd and fired several shots out, not sure where. That made them take off, but not before they had succeeded in rap- ing her. But it stopped whatever else they may have had in their minds to do to her. My father firing shots at white folks put the family in peril again and at 14 he had to leave, on foot, walking along the railroad lines going north, staying out of sight because they were looking for him. My grandfather had to apologize to the whites for the incident. Apologize to them. Overrun with immigrants There were race riots in New et ot ee eee York in 1909; and again in 1911. At the turn of the century, poor whites from Italy, Ireland, Spain, Germany, Hungary, Portugal and Russia came pouring into America. The country was overrun with immigrants and whites already here reacted with editorials, re- strictions, etc. Medical doctors and newspapers banned together to maintain these immigrants were bad for the coun- , try. For one thing their heads were too small! They didn’t bathe, did not know how to care for their numerous children, nor contrib- ute with any useful skills. They - were uneducated. Many of them lived in such squalor and were treated so badly that they up and died leaving their children or- phans. The situation was so bad, the orphans were sent out west in servitude or to orphanages that served meat once a month. The Italian Mafia, The Jewish Murder Inc., Irish gangs who'd Dixon received certificate of commendation Marine Sgt. Duane D. Dixon, whose wife, Kasannya, is the daughter of Mary J. Harris of 1807 Conley St., Greenville, recently received a Certificate of Commen- dation while assigned at Marine Corps Recruiting Station, Iselin, NJ. Dixon was recognized for his superior performance of duty. Dixon consistently performed his demanding duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner. Dixon is an essential part of today’s naval forces as they shift focus away from long-distance war rooms of 4-5 yr. Size of Family Unit INCOME $ 7,470 10,030 12,590 15,150 17,710 20,270 22,830 25,390 Ononfl. Wh — ENROLLMENT ANNOUNCEMENT - HEAD START PROGRAM Martin County Community Action, Inc. Project Head Start is now accepting applications for the 1996 Fall Enrollment for children and including children with disabilities. Eligibility is determined by HHS income guidelines, family needs, disabilities and/or special conditions of the child. Children who will be enrolled will be exposed to a broad educational curriculum that will prepare them for preschool social and educational experiences. Health, nutrition, and mental health are also important factors in the development of these children. These areas are also facilitated in the daily routines of the children. Parent involvement and other program services as mandated are required and are fully utilized by this program. 10 percent of Head Start enrollmentis identified as: “health impairment, emotional/behavior disorders, speech/language impairments, mental retardation, hearing impairment/deafness, orthopedic impairment, visual impair- ment/blind, learning disabilities, autism, traumatic brain injury, and other impair- ments for children who require special education and related services.” Head Start is a comprehensive developmental program for children ages 3-5 years old. This programis based on the premise that children share certain needs and that children from low-income families, in particular, can benefit from a program designed to meet those needs. Head Start operates nine (9) months of the year, - September through May. The centers are opened Monday through Friday and the house of operation are 8:00°A.M. - 2:00 P.M. Head Start has been operating in the Martin County area since 1965, currently there are 193 children. Nine classrooms are comprised 4-5 yr. old and one classroom consists of three year old who must become aged three by October 16th; Beaufort County has been operating since 1977. Presently, 98 children are enrolled. This center accommodates five class- olds; Pitt County originated in 1985 now there are 222 children in the program. Twelve classrooms accommodate 4-5 yr. olds. Funding for Martin County Community Action, Inc. Project Head Start is received th and Families Unit, Department of Health and Human Services. In order for children to qualify, they must meet the family income guidelines. Below are the guidelines. fromthe Administration for Children, You 1995 FAMILY INCOME GUIDELINES FOR HEAD START PROGRAMS 41995 FAMILY INCOME GUIDELINES FOR ALL STATES (EXCEPT ALASKA AND HAWAII), THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND PUERTO RICO For family units with more than 8 members, add $2,560 for each additional member. For more information or to enroll a child, please call Ms, Teresa Greene or Mrs. Gloristeen Mathewson at (919) 792-7141 or come by the Martin County Community Action Head Start Administrative Office at 106 South Watts Street in Williamston, North Carolina. at sea to handling the challenges of regional conflicts affecting U.S. interests. Whether helping provide hu- manitarian assistance and disas- ter-relief or projecting power ashore and providingd forward presenced, Marines like Dixon are making a difference as they work assigned to ships, squadrons or shore commands around the world. Dixon is not only improving his knowledge and skill, but is serving as part of the most highly techni- cal naval force in history. The 1985 graduate of Ayden : Lae NO BETTER TRIBUTE TO AFRICAN-AMERICAN ——— MONTH than the values of pride and joy that our African- American sister Cathy Venable and her son share with each other. Photo by Jim Rouse Grifton High School of Ayden, joined the Marine Corps in Sep- tember 1985. Support The Businesses That Support The Community break your legs for five bucks. So consumed was the country with immigrants that they mo- mentarily forgot about Blacks, and Blacks made great strides in the arts and small business at that time. The distaste many urban whites had for the recent immigrants was so great that they began to look more fondly at Black Americans. 5 This laid the groundwork for the Harlem Renaissance; a movement that depended largely on white spending. In 1898, Bert Williams and George Walder had their own pro- duction company, and challenged William K. Vanderbilt of 5th Av- enue toa Cake Walking contest. In the “Gay Nineties,” the beginnings of the Bohemian movement was ays of White forming in France. Claude Debussy composed “The Children’s Corner,” with the composition “Golliwogg’s Cake Walk” included as a tribute to the high stepping minstrels of the era. Immigrants soon learned, how- ever, that in order to cut their pain time, reflecting the prejudices of the dominant culture would as- sure short cuts. VERY SOON NOW the black pages willbe published in various cities of North Carolina. We were able to photograph publisher Mr. Oats and very capable assistant. Congratulations Brother Oats. We know your venture will be blessed with success. (919) 321-8499 Mary Whitaker Owner - Stylist A Full Service Salon 106 Trade Street Greenville, NC 27834 $5 OFF Any Chemical Service 20% OFF For Senior Citizens Tuesday is TWO For ONE! 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Davidson holds both bachelors and masters degrees in agronomy from Clemson University. He be- gan his professional career in agribusiness with Union Carbide Agricultural Products Company in 1984. Davidson worked for sev- eral years in field research and development in Texas, before mov- ing to North Carolina to develop products for agribusiness. David- son currently works as a senior sales associate for Rhone Poulenc Ag Company, Inc. _ . Tom Davidson sees North Caro- lina~ s agribusiness future as di- verse and dynamic. As such, he believes the state needs innova- tive leadership in the Department of Agriculture —someone with the energy, enthusiasm and new ideas to lead North Carolina agribusiness into the next century. Tom’s education in the field of agronomy and his 12 years of ex- perience in the agribusiness in- dustry make him a natural to run for Commissioner of Agriculture. , Commenting on his decision to run Davidson stated, o “T feel strongly that it is time for a change in the leadership of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture. We must find ways to We must educate the consumer agribusiness, food costs would be much higher than thecurrent 10%* of disposable income. And that sticker on the gas pump or the scale in the meat market should be a reminder to the consumer that the North Carolina Depart- ment of Agriculture is a factor in their everyday life.” ; Davidson concluded his remarks 8B by saying, “We need energy, enthusiasm, and new ideas to successfully carry us into the next century. I bring to “eee LE'T’S MAKE THE NEXT ONE YOURS tage. And through my 16 years of a promote our state’s products and education and experience, I bring increase our market presence and awareness both domestically and internationally. This will be one of my priorities as Commissioner of Agriculture.” “we need to change the perception of agriculture. The increasing demands for food, feed and fiber are greater than ever before. Growers must be recog- nized for the important contribu- tion that they make in feeding a hungry state and a hungry world. a marriage of what has been wot As soon as you walk in, you'll notice there’ a differerice between UCB and other banks. 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Memorial Drive in Buyers Market Greenville 321-6960 Men & Womens Cuts, Styles, Etc. With a country band and a_ end Richard Petty kicked off his director of fried trout, oysters campaign to be North Carolina and hush puppies, NASCAR leg- _ secretary of state Thursday. TARA DISTRIBUTORS, INC. 1202 Clark St. . Greenville, NC 27834 (919) 758-4301 For all your Household and Industrial Cleaning problems purchase, "Dirt Buster All Purpose Cleaner’ We give in-home demonstration The man known to his fans simply as the King didn’t choose a Raleigh hotel or conference room for his announcement. In- stead, he stayed home in Randolph County, where a crowd of about 900 supporters gath- ered in a large tent between the Richard Petty museum and the shop that houses the famous blue Number 49 Pontiac. “You know, common sense is really not all that common in Raleigh,” Petty told the cheering crowd. “I agree we need to reform the | that save you money and bring — F you closer to the people who Fare Close to you. Local intemet access puts the world- and the World Wide Web - nght at your fingertips ‘ . Innovative long distance plans * Videoconferencing that opens a wonld of opportunities to local businesses-like yours. IT s) U ST A LITTLE WI ie that plugs into the wall. But it also plugs you into a world where complex technology turns into simple but to a whole new world of services that will revolutionize the way you communicate. So stay tuned. It's your wire. It's your world. And we're your communications company. Sprint Carolina Telephone Wired To The Future. - tools that help you manage your time, your work and your life more efficiently than ever. And the best part is, you're connected right now. Not just to the quality service we ve always brought you - Custom Calling Features like Caller ID that make your Ife easier Technology that tums your desktop into a total communications center for voice, data and video. Services not yet available in ail areas. © 1996, Sprint r secretary of state (office) but I also also agree we need to reform the whole Council of State,” Petty said. “We figure in January we're going to go down there with a broom and bring a whole new team to Raleigh. “Before you start a race, they say, “Gentlemen, start your en- gines.’I’m starting mine tonight,” said the man Republicans hope will help them sweep the Demo- cratic Council of State in upcom- ing elections. Dressed in a black cowboy hat with a gold band, gray slacks and a crisp navy blazer, Petty spoke for the television cameras before his public appearance. During that news conference— held in the shop and closed to print reporters and photogra- phers—Petty said he had no plans to use the secretary of state’s job as a stepping stone to higher office. In addition, he talked about downsizing and possibly phasing out the secre- tary of sate’s office. He also said he would have no trouble keepin his business and political lives separate, accord- _ ing to a freelance journalist who attended that news conference. Petty later said his experience as aformer county commissioner and as an active Republican Party member will help him in Raleigh. Petty plans to continue endors- ing products such as Pepsi, Goody’s Headache Powders, Sears Diehard batteries and STP oil teatment if he becomes secre- tary of state. He will also con- tinue as CEO of Petty Enter- prises, with annual revenue es- timated at $20 million. Later he told reporters, “I'll continue to do my business as usual. The only time it is a con- flict is when you keep asking the question. “I’m one thing at the race track and I’m something else when I go to Raleigh—I don’t see any conflict whatsoever.” A host of Republican candi- dates turned out for the event, including Richard Vinroot and Robin Hayes, both running for governor; Mike Causey, insur- ance commissioner candidate; former State Rep. Steve Arnold, candidate for lieu tenant gover- nor; and Vernon Robinson, who hopes to head the Department of Public Instruction. “I think he can win,” said Vinroot as he shook hands in the crowd. “I think he helps the Re- publican ticket from top to bot- tom.” House Speaker Harold Brubaker told the crowd that he isn’t worried about Petty’s quali- fications for the job. Most in the audience weren't asking questions about Petty’s qualifications. Many said it is enough that he has always seemed to be a man of the people despite his millions. “You have people who feel like my vote doesn’t matter,” said Linwood Parker, former head of the Johnston County Republi- can Party, whocame to the event with a bus load of Petty’s sup- porters. “I think Petty allows them to feel like they are part of the process. I guess he’s what you might call a folk hero for the average man.” The average man paid $75 for a single ticket and $125 for a couple to attend the event. That didn’t seem to bother Nancy and Ricky Brady of Pinnacle. Nancy Brady is a retired teacher and Ricky is a tobacco farmer. “We've been a supporter of his throughout the years as a race car driver,” Nancy Brady said. “I like what he stands for, what he represents. We think he is a real honest person, down to earth. 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