A cop tells all ‘Tracking crack is ugly assignment’ by Tony Jones A former member of the Orga- nized Crime Unit now assigned to a different department says tracking crack is one of the ugli- est assignments he’s ever had. His assignment ended several years ago after nearly three years. ‘Undercover assignments don't usually last long,” he said, “too much time on the scene will eventually lead to someone dis- covering you're “five-0”, as it’s termed on the streets.” The veteran police officer says crack has created a culture of violence that is literally sicken- ing. “Guns. They all tote guns, and will shoot you about any thing,” he recounts. “If you owe them some money, theyll shoot. Doesn't matter how much itis. If they want to get something from you they'll shoot.” NOV. Sth | His opinion is just one tale from the horror book that is known as the crack industry. Several riots erupted in prisons throughout the country when crack felons grew angry that pow- der cocaine dealers and users received lighter sentences for their crimes. Crack arrests usu- ally originate in poor, most ly Black, areas of the nation, they say, while the wholesale and more upscale drug user, tyically White, are given much lighter penalties But many socially-conscious Blacks say the ravages of craek has been the worst excess to hit poor urban areas. Even the “old school gang- sters”, as today’s crack dealers refer to the pimps and dope-push- ers of bygone days, are in awe of the violence and grandstanding that their modern counterparts engage in. “Sam”, a cover name for one of South Memphis’s oldest “rank- ing” players, comments, “Man, these kids today are some damn fools, most of them,” he says of joke about the matter. what he’s seen of the darker side of town. “Back in my day, we had some sense of respect, even if we were crooks,” he said. “I think it came from the fact that a lot of us had no other way out than to run the streets. But with the good jobs, the school grants and all the things they have today, these dope boys don’t have to go as deep as they do. They’re greedy, but give them credit for getting their cheese.” “Cheese” is the street term for money. The money that crack has generated has been “so fat” that it has created a mindset of invincibility for thqse that sell it. But the players have made a “Juan's mule got his own Ham (Cadillac) now,” they laugh. The joke makes reference to the advertising symbol of tbe Colombian coffee growers, Juan Valdez. In a series of famous commercials introduced in the 70s, the fictional character was shown coming down a mountain with his load of coffee beans on Eastern North Carolina's) Minority Voice What You See Is What You Get, What You Read Is What You Know & Save STN G eas." the back of his trusted burro. Now, as the pushers joke, there’s so much money in cocaine, that Juan can buy his mule any uew car of his choice. Their off-handed humor un- derscores the point that cocaine has become the largest export of the South American country and a major trigger of crime here in America. All the way down to the streets of Memphis, with or without CIA assistance, cocaine has become a major economic factor. Readily available now for at least two decades, when it’s derivative crack, was introduced, a new, terrifying aspect of American life was introduced. As the undercover offficer re- veals, the reality of crack makes the romanticized gangster hey- day brought on by prohibition seem like a cartoon. “The problem is that people get hooked on crack so easily,” the officer said, “and once they get rolling on that stuff, they'll do any thing to get it. It’s much (Continued on page 2) Apathy will not usher in effective leadership for the next century It has not changed. The effectiveness of any gov- ern ment still rests on those who are chosen to lead it. And the effec tiveness of this leadership is still based upon the willing- ness of an electorate to be intel- ligently involved in the electoral process. African Americans have his- torically been a voting bloc which responded to the polls at a vis- ceral level. That is, when there are issues or matters which evoked a deep seated concern or an overwhelming sense of sup- port or dissent, African-Ameri- cans tend to flock to the polls in droves. Take the presidential elections of John F. Kennedy in 1960 and Jimmy Carter in 1976 as clear examples of how the Black vote made a difference. these men would have been elected without car rying the sig- nificant margin of Black votes that they did. On the other side of the coin, a decidedly low voter turnout on the part of Blacks has often been the official nod for the Neither of ioe ROSWELL AND ANGELA STREETER take time out of their busy schedule to pose for a victory of a candidate whose poli- cies Blacks would come to hold in disdain. This happens when, in the absence of some motivating visceral-level concern, apathy supercedes. Ronald Reagan’s 1980 election to the presidency and John Engler being elected governor of Michigan are two most recent examples. Both victories can be at least partially attributable to the multitude of Black voters who decided to stay home that year. Just as it is for any other group of people, it is easy for African- Americans to be numbed into indifference by the campaign rhetoric which dominates a presi dential election year. But it is a most fortunate circumstance this time around that there are for- midable grassroots organizations which are diligently canvassing America’s Black communities and are pressing all the impor- tant hot buttons in order to get out the vote. In the wake of the 1995 Mil- lion Man March, there has been picture on Greenville's Evans Street Mall. a collective outpouring of voter activists who are particularly making an appeal to young Afri- can Americans to exercise their constitutional right on Nov. 5. This is a good thing. But all these efforts would have been in vain if the message of this campaign had not also emphasized an es- sential fact: Final registra tion for voting was Oct. 7. This means that those who are not regis- tered, no matter how well-mean- ing and fired up for change they may be, will not be eligible to vote. This would be a travesty, particularly since so many have expressed determined intent on being at the polls on Nov. 5. Registration could be done at any Secretary of State offlce or one could have visited the Shelby County Election Commission of- fice on Poplar and Second Av- enues. Few would argue that this com- ing election is the most impor- tant one for the 20th Century. Certainly in being the last presiden tial election of the cen- tury its outoome will set the Staff photo agenda for the early years of the new millennium. If Black Ameni- cans are going to truly become a political force with which to be reckoned— as many leaders are urging, right ly, that we should be— it has to be first rep re- sented in our numbers at the polls. Irrespective of which can- didate or issue that receives the majority of our support, itis much more important that our pres- ence is felt. If more than a million African- Americans can find their way to Washington, D.C. to assemble for a much-revered day of atone ment and reconciliation, at least 10 times that n~ber should be able to get to the voting booth or do what is necessary to cast a ballot come Nov. 5. If empower- ment is truly the goal urban Af- rican Americans are seeking, only through the power of the vote will this ultimately be ob- tained. Eastern North Carolina's Civic Group (formerly known as First Congressional Black Caucus) Presents Annual Banquet November 16, 1996 at 1:00 p.m. at BR's Restaurant & Lounge 2243 Dickinson Ave For Further Information Contact Walt Morehead | 752-3123 or Ann Huggins 757-1444 Special Guest Speaker Rev. Barber from Goldsboro THE M VoIc EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA'S MINORITY VOICE - SINCE 1981 WEEK OF OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 6, 1996 LAKEA AND YOLANDA SMITH, daughters of Brother Charles Smith of Kennions Barber Shop, were discussing issues to be considered when they cast their ballots on election day. Their young brother Derrick looks forward to the time when ie will pe old enough ts "Voice His Choice". Littie Tierra seemed to enjoy just taking it all in. Lakea and Yolanda would like to encourage everybody to "GET OUT AND VOTE!!!" Staff photo by Jim Rouse African Americans must vote in massive numbers- Nov. 5 Weas African-Americans must show up at the polls on Nov. 5in massive numbers. There are clear and compelling reasons to once again cast our vote to send, especially to the White House, those absolutely essential for a future of opportunity for Afri- can-Americans. The 1996 election for African- Americans is about more than mere civic duty. This election is about Black survival. It also rep- resents an historic opportunity to build on a rather lengthy list of policy and pro gram develop- ments that have made a posi tive difference in our lives in the past four years. There has not been a two-term Democratic President since Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the New Deal. For all the accom- plishments of the past 30-plus years of Presidents Kennedy, Johnson and Carter, the fact is they have had but one term to enact their legislative agendas, and the gains— while very real and meaningful -have been sty- mied at the hands of Republican successors. As a result, many of the issues closest to the hearts of African Americans have not been fully woven into the national policy fabric. In 1996, we know tbat much work remains, but we can only keep the momen tum going by voting. It is the only way that gains of past administrations, as well as the Clinton Administra- tion, can be solidified. The fact that whoever is president dur- ing the next four years will have the opportunity to appoint at least two new members to a Su- preme Court that has made five to four decisions against affir- mative action and redistricting is as urgent a reason as African- Americans need to defeat those in opposition. (Continued on page 3) Tiger’s success on the sreens no lure to Blacks and Latinos By HOWIE EVANS AnmNews Sports Editor Not in my lifetime will I see Black and Latin youth leaving and bypassing school to play golf or even pursue the sport on the collegiate level. A pity. But that is the real deal Tiger Woods is a once-in-a life- time athlete in a sport that tradi- tionally continues to do nothing at all to encourage minority youth to participate. And that, too, is the real deal. He is a joy to watch. An excit- ing, skillful player with nerves of steel. Winning for the second time in three weeks after trail- ing the leaders,Tiger again had to come from behind to capture the Walt DisneyWorld/ Oldsmobile Classic. The tournament was played at Lake Buena Vista, a tee shot away from Tiger’s new home in Orlando, Fla. In beating the vet- eran Payne Stewart with a clos- ing round of 6-under-par for a 66. Woods shot his was to an amazing 23rd on the pro tour’s money list with $737,794 total money in just seven tourna- ments. Two months removed from the amateur ranks where he won a (Continued on page 3) ot oa as . é. fs se 2-THE “M’-VOICE - WEEK OF OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 6, 1996 From Page 1 more violent. The junkies will grab a gun in a minute or put anything in their heads to get some money. They'll sell their mothers when they want to get high.” Luckily, he did not get hurt while working in the crack al- leys. “But one time my partner almost got recognized,” he said. “We were trying to make a buy when someone recognized her, but we just kept right on doing our thing. We had to. We have to outthink them all of the time because they'll take you out (kill you) in a minute.” . The methodology of crack busts is for the undercover unit to es- tablish that the dealer is in op- eration by making several buys. Several months to a year later, secret indictments are sent out, then the arrest squad arrives to haul the perpetrators off to jail. This offficer says that during his tenure there were no major alter cations on any case that he worked. Himself a product of “a down neighborhood” he could walk the walk without giving himself away. Able to make sev- eral “good” (clean) busts, the fact that crack junkies have few scruples, was a key to his unit’s success. “Man, nothing they wouldn't do,” he said, voice carrying a weary “I’ve seen it all” tone. “One night, we were out trying to make a buy. But it got kind of spooky because they wanted us to smoke some of the crack with them,” recalls the cop. “We had bought about four or five hun- dred dollars worth this time, usu- ally it’s less than a hundred, but they wanted to see us smoke some. We faked them out,” that time. “But what would get really shaky was when we'd be making a buy and the dealer would be talking all macho about blowing a policeman’s head off if one showed up, and he was selling to us all the time.” It’s close, but don’t believe the television completely he says. It’s not glamorous. “Most of the time, Icould generally sniffout trouble. For instance a lot of times the dealers or our connection would try to get us to go around the corner with them or something, but I wouldn’t fall for that be- cause that’s a robbery set-up.” Sometimes he said that he or (7:) am Co) 0) ama ||) Mano) (exe) To get your "M" Voice by mail write to: The ''M" Voice Newspaper PO Box 8361 Greenville, NC 27834 SUBSCRIPTION PAYMENT MUST BE INCLUDED WITH ORDER Yes, I'd like a 6 months subscription by mail $15 Yes, I'd like a 12 months subscription by mail $30 Crack Wars his counterparts would have to act high to keep suspicions down. The possibility that his cover could be blown if someone that he knew as a cop could recognize him was also a constant. When such occasions came up, the part- ner would make the buy or they'd skip to another spot. Coming at the height of the crack epidemic, there were many wide open spots .to shop from. One legendary housing project had even estab- lished a market in the middle of Getwell Street, where you could often find cars, even diesel trucks idle of the said simil phgt/ ae 1 accurptély portray is the use o fiden titi on i er snitches. °C i mantg,” they're cAlled. “I've had peopla turn in. thes, preppttrs, cousin&and their owt suppliers. They woyld Moab td ine e,the money. ay them right af- ter the buy fortteifintroduc- tion, that way most of the time we could go back ourselves. Sometimes they were trying to get the money for another hit. but sometimes it would be people trying tocatch up on their bills or get money for groceries.’ He says that he had little sym- pathy for the informants. “Why would I.” he bluntly dismisses “Pve made hundred of buys, but there was only one bust that I ever helped to make that I felt sorry for” the officer said. “There was this one guy we nailed that was just doing it on the side. Just a regular working cat trying to make a few extra bucks. He was mostly selling marijuana, and a little crack. He wasn’t one of these gold-chain folks. I kind of felt ’ The Minority \V(o)(ox>m | alon olakeimaiys(el| Pictures received by T News| The "M" \ are not rest All articles 1 sorry that we had to get him. He actually was just trying to sup plement his income. I see him today and we shake hands and hug each other. He’s out of the game.” As the last word, he says regular citizens have got to get involved if they are truly sick of the trade. “Call CrimeStoppers or the Organized Crime Unit, but, contact us some way. These people will ruin your lives. They're ruining their own, what do they care about you? I don’t care how nice and quiet the pusher is, the junkies are going to follow them to your neighbor- hood, or some trouble is going to follow them and they don’t care nothing about you, your kids or your house holds. They're can- cer. Worse than cancer.” from the desk of Mrs. Beatrice Maye BEATRICE MAYE How to raise happy, healthy kids srenda and the Hope Meadows foster parents use these guidelines for raising happy, emotionally healthy children 1. Love unconditionally. “Show them there are no strings attached to your affection”, says Brenda. 2. Get involved. Make time every day totalk and listen to your child. Building a strong relation ship helps ensure your child will look to you for guidance at critical times. 3. Teach Values. “Too many kids are not successful because they don't understand concepts like re spect, responsibility and honesty”, says Brenda. Teach by setting a good example.” 1. Encourage Individuality. When appropriate, let your child make increasingly more important decisions about his or her own life 5. De-emphasize the material Parents can show by example that cost and status do not determine what is valuable 6. Put children first. “Warring parents should understand that they are instilling like behavior in their children” says Brenda. When adults focus on the needs of the children rather than on retalia- tion and manipulation, the chil- dren thrive. 7. Set the rules and stick to them. Make it clear which behaviors are O.K. and which aren’t. Kids do well and gain a sense of direction when they know there ia a bottom line that is nonnegotiable. Simple secrets of family communication 1. Listen - just listen. People don’t need your advice or criti- cism. They just need you to listen. 2. Don't criticize or judge. To encourage your child or spouse to talk, check your negative reactions. Make a neutral statement such as, “I didn’t realize such things bothered you”. This opens the door to communication, rather than slaming the door. 3. Talk from the heart. Use heart- talk instead of head-talk. 4. Don’t assume. Many people have preconceived notions about their spouses or children that ham- per communication. Don’t assume that you know another person’s thoughts or feelings. 5. Show your love. Actions can be as important as words. A kiss or a hug or a kind word are so mean- ingful Why I’m not afraid to die (Condensed from “When All You've Ever Wanted Isn't Enough”, by Harold Kushner) The man in my study was agi- tated. “Two weeks ago”, he said, “I went to the funeral of a fellow | worked with. He has already been replaced at the office, and it’s as if he never existed. I can’t help think- ing that one day this will happen to me, and I will be forgotten as if I had never lived”. This man was haunted not by the fear of death itself, but by the thought that he would come to the end of the days without his life’s having mattered. Sooner or later we all ask: Is there anything more to llfe th~n eating, sleeping, working, having children? Is life no more than a brief flash, quickly forgotten? Life, instinctively sensed, is too sacred, too special, too full of pos- sibilities to have no meaning. He found his answer not ina few great deeds but in thousands of litle ones - in living each day as fully as possible. How can we do this? In explor- ing my own and others’ lives, I have identified four rules of living that give a sense of completeness to our days on earth: 1. Accept challenge and pain. We have to be prepared to accept pain, or else we will never dare to hope or to love. Without the readi- ness to feel, which ~ust include feeling pain, we will never know joy. When the pain of rejection, deteriorating health or dashed dreams doesn’t go away. Many do not know how to deal with it. Pain is a part of being alive, but it does not last forever, and it is bearable. Broken hearts, like broken bones ultimately heal and there is life beyond the hurting. 2. Be close to people. We need to belong intimately to a few people with whom we share our whole lives. 3. Know that you have made a difference. While not all ofus have great wealth or talent, we can in- vest our creative energy in ways that remain after we are gone. Having an impact on another per- son, shaping his or her life in some: small but vital way, is one of the: most enduring satisfactions we can know. 4. Live until you die. There are’! persons who shape their lives by the fear of death, and persons who shape their lives by the joy of life. ‘i The former live dying; the latter: die living. Whenever I die, I in- tend to die living., said Horace: Kallen, the philosopher. , a Vote for experience on May 7. Judge Aycock has a long record of : 4 4 | ve Se above addr | . a j ieldress a complaint, plea service to the citizens of Pitt County : City State _ Zip__ publisher Mr. Jim f deciding civil, criminal, domestic 4 Witslanletsit 3 The ‘mw’ Voice a _ AP, BMI Sf and juvenile cases. ¢ 19 years as a Pift County District Court Judge RE-ELECT AVE | [ i ¢ Chief District Court Judge since 1984 Vote to re-elect Judge Burt Aycock District Court Judge for Pitt County. GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 5th Thank you for your support iSuit Ak ih ce K \ ¢ Past President North Carolina { Association of District Court Judges Jeff SAVAGE Pitt County Commissioner District A "A Vision for Pitt County's Future ¢ Immediate Past President North Carolina Conference of Chief District Court Judges ¢ North Carolina Supreme Court Dispute Resolution Committee, Chair, Arbitration Subcommittee * Certified Juvenile Court Specialist ¢ Member Pitt County Domestic Violence Network a ae ae ae ee ae ¢ Past Vice President North Carolina Bar Association Jeff Savage will: atti ¢ listen to the people; * be a strong voice for Pitt County's citizens; * maintain a sincere commitment to serve the people; ¢ promote development of sewer service in unincorporated areas; * encourage public/private development of a Convention Center for Pitt County * encourage better working relationships with area governments and agencies; ¢ work diligently for continued success of Pitt County's hospital; and * promote quality growth for Pitt County through total quality management; and * promote a cleaner environment VOTE ON NOV. 5th (Paid for by the Jeff Savage Campaign Committee) ¢ Member First Presbyterian Church ¢ Raised in Pitt County Tough te From Page 1 If there are any other doubts, we only need to review highlights on issues of great interest to Af- rican-Americans such as re-af- firming acommitment to affirma tive action, recognizing the progress achieved tbrough the years in bringing about fairer and more equitable opportuni- ties for African-Americans and other minorities on all fronts; economic growth that brings a dramatic drop in unemployment; and an increase in Black income and a drop in the Black poverty rate. For the record, President Clinton is said to have created more than 10.5 million new jobs and oversaw the start up of more than 100,000 new African- American businesses; created nine Empowerment Zones and 95 Enterprise Communities to breathe new life into econornically distressed areas in both urban and rural America- fought for and signed into law the first increase in the min inlum wage; and appointed the most diverse Cabinet in our country’s history, naming five African-Americans to the cabi- net, and nominated 42 African Americans to the fed eral bench, over 18 percent of his total fed eral court nominations. On the other hand, GOP oppo nents Bob Dole and Jack Kemp seem to be campaiging in low- profile on issues that reckon with Black issues. Even if Dole loses, Kemp has played a distinctive role in the 1996 cam paign, boost- ing his stock as a presidential candidate in 2,000 when last year’s GOP assault on social pro- grams may have faded from memory. “He (Kemp) is very comfort- able with Black people, and they sense he’s comfort able,” said Eddie N. Williams, president of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies. “If he still articulates some of the social policy concerns he’s articulating now, he'll turn some heads.” But he added that any Republican faces problems overcoming. the party’s history. The worst thing that could happen on Nov. 5 for African Americans is to wrongly decide to sit this election out, either out of a false sense of security cre- ated by media pre dictions of a landslide for Clinton, or from falling prey to those old enemies of indiffer ence and apathy. The Black vote is a critically important investment in the Black future and that ofthe Black family and community. Let’s make our last presidential vote From Page 1 record third consecutive U.S. Amateur Championship, Tiger’s remarkable poise has enabled him to continue setting records at an almost breathless pace asa 20-year-old pro who’s confession, “| haven’t played my best golf yet,” should send chills down the spines of his fellow pros. Since 1984, when Curtis Strange performed the feat, no golfer, not Fred Couples, Corey Pavin, Greg Norman oreven Nick Price, had recorded consecutive top five finishes. Woods, with his win at the Disney World/ Oldsomobile Classic, became the first. No pro rookie golfer has won two tournaments in a golfing season. Not since 1990, when Robert Gamez performed the feat. In his seven tournaments, Tiger has shot in the ‘60s some 21 times. 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We are dreaming idiots and trusting fools to do anything less.” Lest we want to fall into that fateful category of “trusting fools” that Bunche spoke about, we, as African Americans, must show up at the polls on Nov. 5 in mas- sive numbers. Tiger Woods When Tiger began his protour- ney, odds were against him hat he would be able to win nough money or win any touraments at all that would gain him his pro tour card. When he lit that mark, the next goal was finishing the year among the of 30 money win- ners, which would win him a spot in the rour Championship this week t Tulsa, OK. Tiger reached that goal with is win last week, which is the best pro start in golfing history. But still, there have been no known demonstrations by Black youth or adults demanding entry to those country clubs. But the country club is not where it’s going to happen to motivate mi- nority youth to follow Tiger Woods onto the greens. That’s a story for after the Tour Champi- onship this weekend ... We prom- ise! 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It you tear. deface or wrongly mark this allot, feturn it and get another TO VOTE, FILL IN BOX LIKE THIS (I) FOR STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2ND HOUSE DISTRICT (You may vote for one [1] ) DANIEL MALLISON, til DEM EDWIN M. (SANDY) HARDY REP BARTOW HOUSTON, JR. UNAFF Genera! Election November 5, 1996 Pitt County, N.C Chairman. Pitt County Board of Elections Pitt County Precincts in State House of Repesen:z” vos OFFICIAL BALLOT FOR sm PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT — OF THE UNITED STATES PITT COUNTY, N.C. NOVEMBER 5, 1996 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER fot fill tne pox ne ror FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (You may vote tc DEMOCRATIC BILL CLINTON AL GORE REPUBLICAN BOB DOLE JACK KEMP LIBERTARIAN — HARRY BROWNE one party) JO JORGENSEN NATURAL LAW JOHN HAGELIN MIKE TOMPKINS REFORM ROSS PEROT JAMES CAMPBELL o—m_ o——=_ o—- OFFICIAL| BALLOT ON SPECIAL TAX FOR GRID FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT PITT COUNTY, N.C. NOVEMBER 5, 1996 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER a. To vote IN FAVOR of levying a tax, fill in the box to the right of the words “IN FAVOR” b. To vote AGAINST levying a tax, fill in the box tothe night of the word “AGAINST” c. If you tear or deface or wrongly mark this ballot, return it and get another. IN FAVOR of tax for fire protection in GRID FIRE DISTRICT AGAINST tax for fire protection in GRID FIRE DISTRICT General Election November 5, 1996 Pitt County, N.C Chairman, Pitt County Board of Elections OFFICIAL BALLOT FOR STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 6TH HOUSE DISTRICT PITT COUNTY, N.C. NOVEMBER 5, 1996 INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTER a TO VOTE FOR a candidate whose name i: printed on the ballot. fill in the box a’ ine night of the candidate tor whom you desire to vote b Ifyou tear. detace or wrongly mark this baliot return «t and get another TO VOTE. FILLINBOXLIKETHIS = | FOR STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 6TH HOUSE DISTRICT (You may vote for one [1] ) GENE ROGERS DEM General Election November 5 1996 Pitt County NC Chairman. 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FILL IN BOX LIKE THIS [fi] Constitutional amendinents granting co 4 OF REPRESENTATIVES — ! create: STRAIGHT PARTY TICKET een VElO power lu the Governor — 71ST HOUSE DISTRICT newton 9TH HOUSE DISTRICT — (You oe : 5 — (You may vote for one [1] ) ; . may vote for one party) FOR t (You may vote for one [1] ) oe STRAIGHT PARTY TICKET a D RA M) I-A — wexanaee E. NORRIS TOLSON DEM — (You may vote for one party) — EMOCRATIC (DEM) 1- AGAINSI — a CHARLES S. WARD DEM —— Genera: Eiection DEMOCRATIC (DEM) 1-A wee REPUBLICAN (REP) 2-A 2. mmm ven es = 1398 M.W. (HENRY) ALDRIDGE REP Lemna eam Constitutional amendment to provide — Pitt Counn NC erates REPUBLICAN (REP) 2-A LIBERTARIAN (LIB) 3-A that probation, restitulion, community sense oe JOHNNY ROUSE LIB mmm service, work programs, and other rome’ coe - LIBERTARIAN (LIB) 3-A ween, NATURAL LAW (NL) 4-A restraints on liberty are punishments wre — NATURAL LAW (NL) 4A jm that may be imposed on a person con ail » — a (NL) em (YOU MAY VOTE FOR ONE IN EACH eee Victed of a ciiminal offense —_ — — OF THE FOLLOWING OFFICES) FOR ; oS) Cnairman, Pitt County wm = (YOU MAY VOTE FOR ONE IN EACH — ace — Board of Elections ‘eines — OF THE FOLLOWING OFFICES) — FOR COMMISSIONER —_— AGAINST —_ — — FOR GOVERNOR — OF LABOR Constitutional 3. 4 manta: — m & — ames Constitutional amendment adding ‘warnee va JAMES B. (JIM) HUNT, JR. DEM — HARRY E. PAYNE, JR. DEM Victims’ Rights Amendinent, giving — —_ ) — ROBIN HAYES REP R. TRACY WALKER REP eel crue wici's basic tights to participate a . a _ ao —— jt system. oa yo - st 3 ome ~ SCOTT D.YOST LIB SETH FEHRS uB FOR Nie —_ - ae — od = > bes cs - . areas \c WV VIR are JULIA VAN WITT NL MARY ANN COOKE NL AGAINST Hee ee a es Aue i} file ue — Se em it ' FOR SECRETARY OF STATE 4. — — — ana Ore So c @=== The issuance of one billion eight hun- vn a oR mt soon weave a ; FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR — Be ee DEM dred milion dollars. ($1 800,000,000) ie OMENS ANSE ve Hope ot opie ont ‘ DENNIS A. WICKER DEM RICHARD PETTY REP ==" State of North Carolina Public School hasten Fountain (— 6 —_— : seen ean Building Bonds constituting general . — — ' STEVE ARNOLD LEWIS B. GUIGNARD LB obligation bonds of the State secured —, — REP L) by a pledge of the faith and credit and — “i ' ——aa Ol credit an Ret 5) eee : ' JOHN DAINOTTO NL STEPHEN RICHTER NL taxing power of the State for the pur- as — | _— — mmme pose of providing funds to counties, — se , FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL with any other available funds, to pay a ; Fa SOE RT | om — FOR SUPERINTENDENT jm== the cost of public school building capital ouwan nie Greenviie 4¢ . MIKE EASLEY DEM OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION improvements ——_— aoe aan — ed " a ROBERT H. EDMUNDS, JR. REP MIKE WARD DEM ror °2! Cection November 5. 1996 Pitt County. N.C. Chairman, Pitt County - Board of Elections P-ecincts MUS Congressional District #3. Greenville #6 Greenville #9 Greenville #10 Greenville #11 County Precincts in U.S. Congressional Greenville #12 Support The Businesses That Support The Community RAB Ol American Dream. First Citizens Bank believes it shouldn't be the most elusive. 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This is an example of a new idea that will help families meet the challenges of today’s world —a world in which getting a good education is increas- ingly important for the jobs of the 21st century. Protecting Pensions. Harvey Gantt supports tough new rules to protect the pensions of all Ameri- cans, such as stiff fines for compa- nies that tamper with retirement : plans. And since the average worker in the 21st century will change jobs many times in his or ller lifetime, Galltt also supports new measures that will make it easier for people to take their pen- | sion witll them when they change jobs. Under Gantt’s proposal, it would be easier for employers to “WVOICE WEEK OF OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 6, 1996 Harvey Gantt: Old fashioned values, new ideas’ - for the "2Ast century accept “roll overs” from employ- . ees’ previous pension plans. Protecting Medicare and Social Security. Harvey Gantt believes we can protect older Americans and balance the bud- get by cutting loopholes and subsi- dies for big corporations instead of cutting Medicare and Social Secu- rity. More than ever, we need to be sure that Medicare and Social Se- curity will be there - in full and intact — for our parents, grand- parents, and for generations to come. Equal Pay for Women. Harvey Gantt believes that we need stiffer enforcement of the Equal Pay Act to help working families make ends meet. Today, women who operate textile machines, who sell insur- ance, and even women who teach elementary school are paid less than men who do the same jobs. And with half of married women in the workplace bringing in half or more of their family’s income, it’s more important than ever that Campbell Democratic Candidate For State Auditor Ralph Campbell, Jr. xKwKKk x The one person with the vision, experience and leadership to make the Auditor's Office work for a better North Carolina. Ralph Campbell is endorsed by NC Association of Educators, NC Police Benevolent Association, NC State AFL-CIO, NC Chapter of the Sierra Club and NC League of Conservation Voters Paid for by the Committee to Elect Ralph Campbell, Jr, Treasurer, J. Mills Holloway x wkK Listening To You women who do the same job as men get the same pay. Old Values Crack Down on Deadbeat Parents. In North Carolina, dead- beat parents owe their children $750 million. That’s why Harvey Gantt supports efforts to track deadbeat parents across state lines, encourage employers to re- port new hires to state agencies, and stripping deadbeat parents of drivers licenses, occupational li- censes, and passports. Eliminating Parole. Harvey Gantt supports forcing violent criminalsand drug dealers to serve their full sentences. Today, one- third of all murders are committed by those who are on probation b OUR CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE... parole or pretrial release. North Carolina eliminated parole in 1994, and the average imnate now serves twice as much time in prison as he _ did three years ago. Gantt sup- ports innovative sentencing laws like Morth Carolina’s, and he sup- ports providing prison construc- tion grants to states that elimi- nate parole. Putting Discipline Back in the Classroom. Harvey Gantt believes we need to put discipline back in the classroom and teach our kids the basics again: the three R’s— reading, writing, arithmetic, but also a fourth R: Respect. Gantt believes that respect for the law, for our parents, for our teachers, and for each otller is a key part of restoring values in our communi- ties. . shown here is little Ben (R), son of Sister Ruffin who is a teacher in the Pitt County Schools, lives in the Williamsburg Manor. Ben and one of his neighbors are enjoying the beautiful Indian Summer weather. * &RE-ELECT x x * Good Jobs & Job Training * Fighting Crime In Our Communities x Pensions, Social Security & Medicare * Better Schools For Our Children * Health Care For Families NOVEMBER STH! Paid for By The Eva Clayton for Congress Campaign Committee Post Office Box 479--Warrenton, NC 27589 919-257-4111 (Staff Photo by: Jim Rouse) EVA M. CLAYTON U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Working For You VOTE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS VOTE DEMOCRATIC ON Gov. Hunt’s Smart Start program has helped some 100,000 North Carolina children get quality day care and health care. But we need Smart Start in every county -- so every child can come to school healthy and ready to learn. Let’s finish the job. Vote November 5 Jim 4 FORGOVERNOR Paid for by Citizens for Jim Hunt State Senator ED WARREN Working for Us. Ed Warren 1s a life-long resident of Eastern North Carolina. As a tobacco farmer, businessman and former educator, he knows our values and Is \vorking to protect our future. SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE SCHOOLS Senator Warren wrote the law that gets violent and disruptive Students out of the classroom and into alternative schools. He also helped reduce class size, cut the education bureaucracy , and passed higher standards and back-to-basics curriculum VICTIMS’ RIGHTS Senator Warren is an advocate for victims’ rights. His amendment to a state constitution will give special rights to the victims of crime. WELFARE REFORM Senator Warren supports Governor Hunt's Work First initiative that requires welfare recipients to work or to > be in short-term job training. FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY Senator Warren helped pass a $800 million tax cut, the largest in North Carolina's history, which cut $244 million in personal income taxes, repealed the intangibles tax and reduced corporate taxes. Paid for by the Committee to Elect Ed warren Great Checking. Loaded With Value. Isn't that really all you want ina checking account? Great value? This is the account that gives it to you with benefits like: Td Registered Key Ring *An Order of Free Checks *Accidental Death Insurance *A Specially Registered Key Ring *Credit Card Protection *Nationwide Discount Book *And More! And a $100 minimum daily balance eliminates the monthly fee. If your balance falls below $100, a monthly fee of $9 will be charged. Stop by to open your account today! Walmart Superce: dun.- -8 p.m. et Friday * 1] a.m, -7 p.m. Saturday, inter ee: 6 p.m, Sunday f _ Red Banks Road & University Medical Center Offices ~ 8:30 a.m, - 5:30 p.m, Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday Member FDIC $100 minimum deposit to open account * Jesse Helms must practice his preaching on retirement What if North Carolina voters retired Jesse Helms in the No- vember race against Harvey Gantt? Helms, the state’s senior sena- tor, won't retire like the average Joe and Jane Doe. He'll retire as ‘Senator With-Plenty-of-Dough.” After two decades as the ulti- mate Washington insider, Jesse not only enjoys a six-figure sal- ary and taxpayer subsidized health benefits, he will retire, according, tothe recent estimates issued, with a $1.3 million pen- sion — paid for by you and me, hard-working taxpayers, us ‘little guys” whom Jesse claims to represent. Meanwhile the' average little guys in North Carolina— unlike Ol Jess— will retire on an aver- age pension of just over six thou- sand dollars a year. Add Social Security benefits to that, and maybe we can scrape enough to- gether to get by: Enough for gro- ceries, medicine, and to pay the bills. What if Senator Helms is re- tired in 1997? His annual ben- efits will start at $89,000 on January 1, 1997. All of asudden, the image of the humble and demure senior citizen goes out of the window and past the white picket fence. This is not to men- tion his automatic cost-of-living SOUL SISTER #1... Our roving cameraman caught this _ pretty face at the Washington Post Office. AN ECU student, she was expressing sadness abouts missing WTOW—JOY 1320 on the air. WELL... JOY 1320 is back on the air as of this publication. Our lovely young miss would also like to urge all citizens to GET OUT AND VOTE!!! History 1957 - 61 1961 - 65 1965 - 1965 - 68 1969 - 70 1970 - 71 197] - 75 1975 - 77 1977 - 79 1979 - 80 1980 ae eee Jim Martin District Court Judge District 3-A “Firm, Fair, and | Concerned for All” United States Air Force ECU. footbal! and track Flight instructor, ECU FIP program Pilot, Piedmont Airlines Teacher/Coach, Walter Williams, Burlington, NC Teacher/Head Football Coach. North Lenoir H.S. NCCU Law School Assistant District Attorney - Pitt County Private Law Practice District Court Judge - Pitt County, Appointed by Gov. Hunt Elected District Court Judge, 3rd Judicial District, Pitt County Memberships past and/or present Wheat Swamp Runtan Bethel Rotary Greenville Kiwanis Club ECU Pirate Club North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers North Carolina State Bar Association Pitt County Bar Association North Carolina Association of Distnct Court Judges Attend Rose Hill Free Will Bapust Church Personal Husband Father Vote November 5th increases. There is a small con- solation in the fact that another of our congressmen, Howard Coble of Guilford County, refuses to participate in the government’s pension system. He describes it as “the sweetheart of sweetheart deals.” Take Social Security, for instance. Jesse Helms made a big name for him- self years ago disparaging and ridiculing the program as “an- other disguised welfare system.” In 1980, he proposed that we dismantle Social Security, and, he has led countless votes to cut Social Security throughout his career on Capital Hill.” Who needs it” Certainly not he. Last year, knowing that he would not need it, he was one of those who assault ed Medicare, trying to cut $270 billion from the heart of the program. Had he prevailed, those little old elderly guys and gals, for whom he claims to serve as sentry and guardian, would have to pay higher premiums and benefits. Helms’ drawled utterances are pure North Carolina. He has not always walked the walk. His vo- calization on the federal depart- ments are at odds with his con- sistent votes on higher pay for the Senate. The onetime Mr. Common Man is now a very wealthy man, and much of his wealth and the fu- ture endowment of his family comes at taxpayer expense. If he is retired, he will be sitting quite comfortably on a pension fund that most who believe in him and will vote for him cannot even dream about. Poor OI’ Jesse. Poor Ol us. Win or lose, Helms’ fat pension is a winner. Please Vote On Tuesday, November Sth -—s 4 4 ABatclalemcele care a ROR Seater capac THE SIGN IN THIS PICTURE SPEAKS FOR ITSELF. “KUMASI SQUARE”, a West ERATION WITH THE CITY OF GR ENINEA-VANCE PROD Greenville Development Corporation Project, offers affordable housing. A unique way of “Giving back to the community” where everyone benefits... the potential home owners, the builders, and the improved neighborhoods. In the service October 17, 1996 (FHTNC)— Navy Seaman Kenneth McCall, son of Myrtle McCall of 405 Ra- leigh Ave., Greenville, N.C., Is halfway through aslx-month de- ployment to the Mediterranean and Adriatic seas;-and Perslan Culf aboard the fast combat sup- port ship USS Supply, as part of the USS EnterPrise Battle Group. McCall is one of more than 500 Sailors aboard USS Supply who departed their home port in Nor- folk, Va., in support of the NATO peace implementation forces in Bosnia. The ship recently tran- sited the Suez Canal and the Red Sea into the Persian Gulf to pro- vide support to other ships en- forcing the expanded no-fly zone and sanctions against Iraq. McCall's ship has traveled 20,000 miles and completed more than 80 underway replenish- ment missions with U.S. and for- eign ships. Underway replenish- ment is a dangerous operation where supplies, ammunition, fuel, and dry and frozen stores are passed to other ships while travellng a couple of yards apart at the same speed and course. Supplies are transported from one ship to another by lines and pulleys or by helicopters. So far, McCall and fellow ship- mates have visited Italy, Spain, Sicily, Greece, Crete, Turkey, Uniteg Arab Emirates and Bahrain. While in port visiting Crete, McCall and fellow ship- mates helped paint a Red Cross building as well as several rooms of a local senior citizens’ home. The 1985 graduate of East Or- ange High School of East Or- ange, N.J., joined the Navy in December 1989. October 17, 1996 (FHTNC)— Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class An- tonio L. Moore, whose wife, Daneille, is the daughter of Darlene Short of 3344 Tobacco Road, Greenville, N.C., is half- way through a six-month deploy- ment to the Mediterranean and Adriatic seas, and Persian Gulf aboard the fast combat support ship USS Supply, as part of the USS Enterprise Battle qroup. Moore is one of more than 500 Sailors aboard USS Supply who departed their home port in Nor- folk, Va., in support of the NATO peace implementation forces in Bosnia. The ship recently tran- sited the Suez Canal and the Red sea into the Persian Gulf to pro- vide support to other ships en- forcing the expanded no-fly zone and sanctions against Iraq. Moore’s ship has traveled 20,000 miles and completed more than 80 underway replenish- ment missions with U.S. and for- eign ships. Underway replen- ishment is a dangerous opera- tion where supplies, ammuni- tion, fuel, and dry and frozen stores are passed to other ships while traveling a couple of yards apart at the same speed and course. Supplies are transported ¢ responsible fiscal management * accountability * economic growth ¢ visionary leadership ¢ safe schools * adequate school facilities VOTE FOR EDITH WARREN PITT COUNTY COMMISSIONER SEAT C Your Vote and Support Will Be Appreciated Edith Warren Stands For: Paid For By Committee To Elect Edith Warren (Staff Photo By: Jim Rouse) from one ship to another by lines and pulleys or by helicopters. So far, Moore and fellow ship- mates have visited Italy, Spain, Sicily, Greece, Crete, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. While in port visiting Crete, Moore and fellow ship- mates helped paint a Red Cross building as well as several rooms of a local senior citizens’ home. The 1990 graduate of Ayden- Grifton High School joined the Navy in December 1993. * tecnology in the classroom ¢ collaboration for progress * conservative management * cost effective and efficient government * leadership for a bright tomorrow If so, we want to talk to you about participating in our project to learn how African;sAmerican women manage side-effects from breast cancer treatment. The aim of this project is to study and improve the health care received by African-American women with breast cancer. We need your help! To learn more about this project and how it can benefit you, call 1-800-349-5858. MANAGING UNCERTAINTY IN CANCER SCHOOL OF NursING, LINC-CHAPEL Hitt Funded by the National Cancer Institute and National Institute for Nursing Research, 8-THE “M’-VOICE - WEEK OF OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 6, 1996 NC corn growers to be surveyed survey will give growers the op- portunity to tell national and State policy makers what it costs to pro- ——————- ducecorn. Survey results are used to establish cost-of-production es- * ¢ timates. Grower associations and agribusinesses also use analyses In 9 6 from the survey to determine how costs vary among producers. Corn extension specialists oe played a major part in designing = ae : the reporting forms, which will oF, ’ collect further information next i spring about the whole-farm as wellas the corn enterprise. A sepa- rate group of North Carolina farm- ers will be asked to provide finan- cial information for their farms, whether or not they grow corn. With cooperation from a broad range of farm operators, the strictly confidential information from the survey will fully describe the cur- rent financial well-being of N.C. agriculture and the cost competi- tiveness of corn growers. Information gained from corn growers responses has a large impact on all farm businesses. The cost-of-production data are used by many groups since corn is the number one U.S. crop and is grown in practically every State. The in- come and expense numbers are used in calculating the farm sector’s contributions to U.S. Gross Domestic Product, and impact a variety of Federal programs that are allocated to States based on relative incomes. Agricultural Resource Manage- ment Study data are often the only information that can be used to answer questions from the White House, U.S. Congress, and Secre- tary of Agriculture. Based on in- formation from previous surveys: DRUG TASK FORCE AGENTS A three county narcotics task force in northeast North Carolina is seeking applicants for undercover agents. Applicants must possess the hightest degree of integrity, be certified in NC as law enforcement officials. Experience in narcotics enforcement and/ or financial investigations is preferred. Applicants. must also be willing to undergo background investigations including psychological, financial and polygraph testing. Positions include random drug testing. Agents will be responsible for the enforcement of the NC Controlled Substances Act and the Criminal General Statutes of North Carolina. Salary depends on qualifications. A completed Sheriff's Education and Training Standards Commission form F-3 is to be received ay Winfred Hardy, PO Box 176, Winton, NC 27986 no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, November 4, 1996. The Narcotics Task Force is an equal opportunity employer. Minority applicants are especially encouraged. Corn growers in North Carolina years. As one of the most compre- will be surveyed during late 1996 hensive surveys conducted by the as part of a study done every five ‘Department of Agriculture, the Unity % Secretary of State Candidate Elaine Marshall shares a moment with Valeria Lee, right, and Govemor Jim Hunt at'the Black Leadership Caucus at St. Augustine College in Raleigh on Sept. 28, where Ms. Lee and the Govemor pledged their support for Ms. Marshall. “campaigning in the primary and runoff has been conducted at the highest level by both candidates. | ask my supporters to unite behind Elaine Marshall and the Democratic Ticket.” — Valeria Lee YOUR VOTE COUNTS! Elaine Marshall FOR SECRETARY OF STATE Paid for by the Elaine Marshall for Secretary of State Campaign eee How can you get a home with no down payment plus $100 toward closing costs? 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BARNHILL District Court Judge Pe Graduated Wake Forest University - 1976 - BA in History and Philosophy Graduated Wake Forest School of Law - 1979 Trial Practice in Pitt County since August 1979 Williamson, Herrin, Barnhill, Savage and Morano - 8/79 -12/91 Mattox, Davis and Barnhill - 12/91 - Present Areas of emphasis: Family law - divorce; child custody; child support; alimony Domestic violence Wills and estate planning Married to John Richard Barnhill Children: Richard - 10; Amy - 8 Church, community and civic activities: - Elder, Peace Presbyterian Church Executive Commitee, Pitt-Greenville Chamber of Commerce - Chair of Governmental Affairs division 199] - 1993 Board of Directors, Pitt-Greenville Chamber of Commerce - 1991 - 1994 Member, Women's Business Owners Member, NC Association of Trial Attorneys Member, NC Association of Trial Attorneys - Member NC Bar Association - Member, Pitt County Bar Association | am the first woman to ever file for election to the District Court bench in Pitt County I have been publicly endorsed for the District Court seat presently held by Jim Martin by the North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys. By E. Bob Barnes This is a brief chronology of the life and times of our late broadcast journalist-Charles O. Johnson, Sr. I asked how Charles O. Johnson became interested in the radio broadcast industry. The answers I got were exactly what I might have expected. During his high school years in the Halifax and Enfield area, Charles had developed a reputation for being a high achiever. He was extraordinarily articulate, always well informed, and academically gifted. As a mat- ter of a fact he graduated valedic- torian of his high school class. He CHARLES 0. JOHNSON is remembered by old school mates as having such polished social zraces that he could relate across racial lines in ways that some could not. In his early adolescent years, he would sit out on his front porch on Highway 481 and listen to WCBS of New York and WLAC of Nashville, Tennessee. That is where he got the radio bug. These far away stations were the first to put songs on the air that catered to the black audience. The announc- ers were often black professionals that always seemed to enjoy their work. At a time when it was more common place to see snowfall in May versus a local black radio personality, Charles O. Johnson was already dreaming of what could be. In the 60’s, southern ra- dio was a domain not unlike other systematic policies that simply excluded minorities from the front room and largely ignored them on the airways. Even then a pioneer spirit was being kindled. In an Enfield, NC grocery store, a young bagger decided there had to be more to life than bagging groceries. Some people dream of making a name in LA or Detroit or New York, not Charles O. Johnson. He dreamed of making a differ- ence right here in Nash, Edgecombe, and Wilson counties. He became a homegrown phenom- enoninhisowntime. Howmany times have we heard people say ‘I just will not stoop low enough todo that job’ or ‘I will not WOI k at night doing that job.’ Today we like instant gratification, instant success, instant ant relationship, the instant good life. Charles’s idea was simply to get his foot in the door of radio. His first step with radio was as a janitor. Eventually he got an announcer’s position with a station in Scotland Neck, NC. To further his career, he moved on to station WCEC-WFMA locally. Club 810 became synonymous with Charles O. Johnson-the ra- dio personality. It gave him an identity apart from everyone else locally and allowed him to reach ithe black audience in a way that shad not been done. The program ‘included. Charles’s unmatched ‘commentary and exceptional mu- sic from black artists from every- where in the country. He began to sponsor acts in local shows, as well ‘as high notoriety acts. He had ‘gained credibility with such art- ists as Smokey Robinson, James ‘Brown, Joe Tex, and others. - Charles’s growth did not stop ‘there. He also became a manager ‘of a group known as Mel & Tim ‘that he had booked in local clubs. ‘He produced a song entitled “Start- sing All Over Again.” This song ‘became a hit record for Mel & Tim. ‘They went on to produce another ‘hit record entitled “Backfield In *Motion.” Charles never bragged ‘but was known tocomment to fam- -ily members privately that “They »just like the way I did business = ‘speaking of his relationship with Mel & Tim. Radio broadcasting was not “without its own unique brand of ‘social obstacles. I can remember Charles saying that since he was primarily the only minority an- *nouncer in the area, he often felt + the weight upon his shoulders. He ‘felt he had be absolutely correct in ‘everywhere possible-if not better ‘than correct. His broadcast man- ‘ner had to be better than the next guy. His social graces had to be ‘more keen and adaptable than his ‘counterparts. Even his shortcom- ‘ings were more highly scrutinized ‘ than those around him. He always ‘looked at these circumstances as ‘opportunities to grow and dispel « some ofthe stereotypes about black \ people in the workplace. He.was {very successful at doing just that. ' Perhaps the most interesting ; aspect of Charles's persona as a * broadcaster was how he juggled } the announcer’s duties along with those of a sales person. He actu- ally sold commercial air time as well. This tended to stretch his day to twelve to fifteen hours. He would regularly call on black busi- nesses to give them a way of reach- ing outside their store fronts. Prior tothis time, these businesses were not called on or sought out for commercial air time. This made a tremendous difference for the busi- nesses. Many were located here in Rocky Mount on a block fondly remembered as the Douglas Block.. Sometimes Charles would take a chance with an unproven and unknown person on the radio. One such chance resulted in creating one of the most well known and well admired female radio person- alities in the area. You only have to mention the name of Soul 92 and her first name and everyone knows of whom you are referring. Another chance resulted in a per- son from a finance background becoming a part-time announcer - and weekly producer ofa financial public service program. Charles gave announcer slots to many tal- ented individuals over the years, all of whom would tell you that Charles O. was Soul 92. In 1988, Charles realized a dream he had for many years. Charles got the opportunity to ar- rangea purchase of stations WRSV 92.1 FM and WEED 1390 AM. Both of them operated under the same roof. Charles had been with these stations fora number of years saw an opportunity to become an owner and general manager. Un- der his tutelage, both radio sta- tions have grown in listenership. WEED programming includes talk radio, religious programming, lo- cal highlights, and national affairs and regular Hispanic program- ming. Charles was one of the first station managers to recognize the need to develop programming to serve the needs of the Hispanic community. WRSV programming includes a variety of religious _ Heilig Meyer ee oe stag ar | Heilig Meyer FURNITURE ‘THE "M"-VOICE: WEEK OF OCTOBER. A tribute to Charles O. Johnson — A Pioneer | broadcasts, the Top 100 chart, and rhythm and blues releases, oldie goldies, and talk radio. This array of programming has propelled the station in independent rankings. Besides his family, the other great love of Charles’s life was gospel music. He made WRSV 92.1 FM synonymous with the best in gospel recording music. He gave local gospel groups their first real air time to showcase their talent. Sunday mornings just did not seem right without the familiar sound of Charles broadcasting his spe- cial mix of gospel recordings. Over the years our community has en- joyed the daily broadcast of “Joy In hs Mec? ae hand-picked rile be sede Even asa young n, he always had some type 7 business idea in mind. Morerecently he operateda | limousine service. There was al- ways something else that he wanted to try. Perhaps a final fitting point to this tribute might simply be that in his own way, Charles O. Johnson, Sr. had become a legend. He carried this weight humbly and cared about his family, commu- nity and the quality of life for all those around him. HE MADE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE FOR US ALL. Friday, Nov. 1st And Saturday, Nov. 2nd t’s All On Sale! THESE ARE ABSOLUTELY OUR LOWEST PRICES OF THE YEAR! THIS IS THE ONE YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR! SAVE BIG ON FURNITURE FOR EVERY ROOM IN THE HOUSE! Free Deliver y! On Major Purchases 0% Interest! 1: aia in Furi within 90 pays Convenient. In. Store Credit! Also Accept... , We reserve the right to limit quantities. © Heilig-Meyers Co. 1996 518 E. 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