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Police Report By R.L. Oliver WINDSOR SPRING ROAD ASSAILANT CAUGHT Willie Clemmons, of Augusta, has been arrested and charged with the February 13 assault on a young pregnant woman at her home. According to Richmond County Investigator, Roy Connell, Clemmons went to the home seeking the husband of the victim, but left when told he wasn’t home. However, he returned and asked to use the phone but was refused. He then asked for a glass of water, which was handed him through the chained door. When the young mother handed the water to him, Clemmons grabbed her hand and forced his way in. The mother received lacerations and abrasions after being assaulted. BURGLARIES A Scott Road resident, • Leroy Talbert reported to deputies that upon returning home at noon last Thursday, the following items were missing from his home: Two television sets, a stereo set, and five diamond rings plus $ 150 in cash. Total loss value was nearly S4OOO. Ronald R. Asbill of 230 Damascus Road told officials he left his home for one hour only to return and find his TV set, a movie camera, and a calculating machine missing. The missing items had a total value of $919. RICHMOND COUNTY INVESTIGATORS RECOVER TEN CHANDELIERS County Investigators, Chris Lamb and A.E. (Buck) Clark made total recovery of ten chandeliers, and light fixtures, one red carpet, two large mirrors, and one inter-com unit. The officers also apprehended Danny K. Seigler of 1807 Tubman Home Road, and Joseph Leroy Kelly of 635 Moore Avenue, and charged them with four counts each of robbery. Carl Lavelle, of 307 Myrtle Drive, reported the theft of S9O and a radio from his apartment. Rachelle’s Service Station on Highway 56 reported $250 worth of Beer, SIBO worth of cigaretts and SSO in assorted cookies, cakes and potato chips were stolen. THREE ACCIDENTAL GUNSHOTS REPORTED An employee of the Municipal Building, who wishes to remain anonymous reported getting out of her car and accidently shooting her auto heater. The employee , a female, stated when she got out of her car, her dogjumped into the front seat where her .22 caliber rifle lay. She said as she was trying to remove the • weapon from the front seat, it went off. Norman Newsome of 1942 Lumpkin Road was showing his daughter how to operate a shotgun. He watched as she pumped it, and pulled the trigger. The gun fired right through a wall hitting her mother in the leg. The mother, Mrs. Eva C. Newsome, was treated and released from University Hospital. No charges were made. Mrs. Louise Lathan of Martinez was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital seriously injured as a result of an accidental gunshot wound. The incident occurred Thursday February 22, when she dropped a pistol from her pocket book while entering her home. The weapon discharged and wounded Mrs. Lathan. Last reports state she was in critical condition. SIX FORT GORDON SOLDIERS NABBED IN DRUG RAID Investigators of the Narcotics Bureau of the Augusta Police Department raided an Augusta Motel, where they had been tipped off a group of men had registered and had drugs in their possession. Lt. A.M. Kent said that a quantity of Marijuana was seized. Those seized were Ralph Brown, 22, Philip J. Culver, 20; Ted M. Overdorf, 20; Rodney L. Reed, 19; Richie L. King, 19; and M.E. Iburra, 18, all of Fort Gordon. MAN SHOT AND ROBBED WHILE WALKING ON GWINNETT STREET Clifford Bostic, of 1112 Kent Street, told police that five or six men jumped him, shot him in the chest, and took his wallet. Bostic was taken to University Hospital where he was treated and released. It was not reported how much money was taken. SUSPECT IN NORTH AUGUSTA CRIME HELD BY AUGUSTA POLICE John Arthur Jefferson, 19, of 832 Hopkins Street, who is being held by Augusta Police in connection with the robbery of Augusta Christian Day School, is also wanted for charges of breaking and entering of an auto and grand larceny, in North Augusta. ASSAULT SUSPECT HEARING POSTPONED The preliminary hearing of rape suspect Willie James Jackson of 1128 Eighth Street has been postponed until March 8, 1973. Jackson was arrested by Augusta Police last Tuesday and has been charged with rape, assault with intent to murder, and assault with intent to rape. It was learned through sources that Jackson is wanted on a fugitive Warrant for like charges in North Augusta, S.C. WOMAN ASSAULTED SUSPECT CAUGHT IN BAR Augusta Police reported to quickly arrest Willie James Jackson of 1128 Eighth Street following the assault on a woman going home from work. The woman was walking down Nineth Street when she was attacked, dragged into a backyard, beaten and raped according to reports available late Tuesday (Feb. 27). Detectives found the suspect in a local bar not far from the incident within quick time. Jackson has been charged with rape, assault with intent to murder, andassault with intent to rape. HEAVY SENTENCES GIVEN IN SUPERIOR COURT After deliberating forty five minutes after a day long session, Richmond County Superior Court juries dole out a total of five years and several thousand dollars in stiff fines. Sentenced were: Harold A. Marks, Jr. and James T. Moran to six months and $ 1,000 on a charge of possession of marijuana. Another man James O. Strother in the same case, was given three years in prison on a similar charge. The trio were arrested May 12, 1972 in a raid by County Narcotics Investigators. 'S CLEARANCE SALE e & V. . Os Good Used Clothes %■. A COMMUNITY CLOTHING SHOP 1852 BROAD STREET H'tWa P OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 1973 !/ HOURS - 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. NOTICE If you are a military dependent, or a person in the military service who has retired, you are now eligible for psychological services under CHAMPUS. The government pays 80% of the charges. You can get help from any licensed psychologist. You do not need to be referred. You can obtain assistance for marital problems (in which there is an emotional disturbance), behavior disorders of children, learning disabilities, depression, anxiety, and psychosomatic illnesses. If you qualify under Medicaid insurance, you are also entitled to the same psychological services. For information call any licensed psychologist. From Th© mpwwi/ Block To The Hiii fflSwi Hey, Guess who rides the Augusta Coach Buses frequently? Mrs. Teeney Newman. That’s right, the first lady of Augusta, wife of the Hon. Mayor Lewis A. Newman. A special commendation to The Community Services Committee of Southern Bell Telephone Co. lasses and lads of their local Pioneer Club. The club recently participated in a clothing drive for needy persons, for “The Augusta Rescue Mission.” Clothing was collected at the following branches last February 16, by these good folk; Helen Rawls - Fleming Office, Loreda Thompson - Ga. RR Branch, Francis Hixon - Hill office-plant, Doris Covington - Sunset Ave. Plant, Virginia Smith - 937 Greene St. Traffic, Frances Oglesby - Fleming Work Center, John Crawley - Fleming Work Center, Bobby Bradford - Davis Road Center, Aubrey Stewart - Ellis Street. Work Center, and last but not least, Betty Elliott - 937 Green Street - traffic. Friends, Ray Tilley and Gordon Gardner of Journalistic aquaintence have new assignments, Ray is now crime reporter, and Gordon has the Health Care Bag. My neighbor, Johnny Holmes, of 603 Jefferson Drive was seen talking to himself (Feb. 20). Seems after working Award For Ace Volunteer De i * Harvey Johnson Harvey L. Johnson was presented a special award by ACE, Active Corps of Executives, Small Business Administration (SBA) for his aid and management assistance to small businesses in Georgia. Mr. Johnson is Executive Director of Central Savannah River Area Business League, an organization designed to foster, to promote and to enhance minority businesses. He was formerly with the Georgia Railroad Bank and Trust Company. Mr. Johnson joined the ACE program in 1971, and has worked with the minority community to improve their economic status. By R.L. Oliver all night, the driving home and forgetting to leave some keys at work, the driving back to return them got next to him. Lucky for me, he forgot them. I got a ride to work, Heh-Heh! I was about to freeze awaiting for Augusta Coaches “Buckboards.” Good seeing Dan Cross and Arthur Stewart and the gang at County Commission meeting (Feb. 20). Also good to see the aimiable Rev. Battey of Cummings Grove Baptist Church on Broad Street. Speaking of Pastors, Salutations to Rev. N.T. Young, F. Francis Cooke, Arthur Sims, J.S. Sims, and Nathaniel Irving. Be seeing you all soon, I still work on Sundays. Believe it or not, I saw Howard (ugly man) Wade on Broad Street. And it’s true, he really is. And I just glimpsed. Ya’ll didn’t forget did you? For local events, fraternities, sororities, clubs, etc. buzz me for your news. Any news, just plain news, news. Now I cannot write a novel for you, but I can get your news publicized, and free if its newsworthy. Give me a call at 722-4555. See Ya’ll next week. A hearty “Get Well” for Mrs. Mellott -- Get Well Soon Mary Loo. Mrs. Josie Saunders tells me that her little brother, Bruce, is taking Karate Lessons at the Y.M.C.A. on Broad Street. Look out Chevelle and Tammy. 1 saw several old friends for the first time in 1973. John Radeck, number one al WJBF-TV, Leon (Pablo) Booker of Kendall, and the Amvets Post 616 9th & Walton Way THE KING OF HEARTS MONDAY "WOMAN DON'T GO ASTRAY" MARCH sth KING FLOYD " THE LOVE MAN " "GROOVE, ME" - "WHAT OUR LOVE NEEDS” 5 ■■3 9:30 P.M. > Until / AND HIS REVUE Advance Admission $3.00 At The Door $3.50 ~ SAND BAR PLAZA H 200 BLOCK OF SAND BAR FERRY ROAD T THRIF-TEE SUPER MARKET t, GROCERIES - MEATS - BEVERAGES JOHNSON'S LAUNDERMAT NEWLY OPENED ALL MODERN EQUIPMENT BLACKMON'S BARBER SHOP 3® HAIRCUTS - HAIRSTYLES - BLOW-OUTS SgS AUGUSTA, GEORGIA STUART Office Supply 915 Broad Street P. O. Box 932 PHONE 404-724-3512 Augusta, Georgia Office Supplies IBM Factory-Rebuilt Office Furniture Electric Typewriters tlr ( 1 OfHCI SURVEYS Justice Department Files Suit The Department of Justice filed a civil suit and a consent decree last Tuesday to end racial discrimination at a trailer park and restaurant-bar next to Glynco Naval Air Station in Georgia. Attorney General Richard G. Kleindienst said the suit and decree were filed in U.S. District Court in Augusta, Georgia. The suit charged that man from Mcßean, Jay Bell. Phase I, Augusta’s newest nite spot on Sand Bar Ferry really had a splash Grand Opening, Thursday, February 22, 1973. George Mays is working on his Masters at Augusta College. Guess who caught a case of the flu on the way to Atlanta? Little Caesar, himself, Curt Cisrow. I gave him a remedy that might help. One half pint of Old Grandad and three lemons. You heat the Grandad with a cup of water, add lemons sliced. When liquid comes to a boil, turn off the heat. Drink while hot, go to bed, and cover up. This remedy guarantees sweaty relief from the flu. Roy Bowdry of 542 Blum Street, tells me that he is still working at Talmadge Hospital. Did you know that one of the best Electronic minds in Blacksville belongs to Charlie James. Now doesn’t that shock you? My good friend, Mrs. Mary Damico, retires after twenty eight years with the Georgia Employment Services here in Augusta. She retires March 1, 1973. I learned of her leaving last Wednesday when I dropped in at the Department of Labor Offices at 601 Greene Street. Mrs. Damico, Mrs. Parrish, and Mr. Williams, chit-chat quite frequently. The CSRA’s newest professional is Chief Walter E. Newman, of the North Augusta Police Department. He is very Cathleen Sylvia Moore, owner of Sylvia’s Trailer Park and Sylvia’s Tourist Court, refused to rent cabins and trailer spaces to black persons and refused to serve them in the restaurant-bar and package liquor store on the premises. The consent decree permanently enjoins the owner from refusing to rent dwellings and to deny service to blacks. It also requires the posting of impressive (read our interview in the week’s review). You say, where to buy the News-Review? Well, here are a few places for starters. East Boundary Curb Market, George’s Shell Station on Gwinnett St. Ext. at East Boundary, Gwinnett Street Pharmacy, Murphy’s Pharmacy, Fat Man’s Forest, Home Folks Music Shop, Gepfurt’s Pharmacy, Pate’s Package Shop, Food Plaza No. 2, Sim’s Cleaners, Swint’s Department Store, Spur Service Station (Old Sav. Road), Josey, R.O.T.C. and Sunset Villa Laundry and Service Grocery. It was nice seeing WRDW Radio’s newsman Sam Jones, covering the combination, city-county Sheriffs Dept. City Police Dept., Request for Human Relations Commission Asst., in the Lendell Hunter case. How many Black Newsmen has there been in the past five years? You don’t know, do you? Well, I will tell you. Mr. Charles Harris, Sr. ; Charles Harris, Jr., Mallory Millender, Ralph Stone, Night-Train Lane, Jay Bell, Wilbur Mazcyk, Frank Thomas, Billy Dotson, and last, but most assuredly not least - Yours Truly. Here are some Hello’s and Hi There’s going out to, Shirley Perry, Patricia Prescott, Peggy Douglas, Elbert Peabody, Johnny Holmes and Sarah, the Kelly’s on Jefferson Drive, and all the Davenports on Fleming Street. Come on now, someone said that they could not find me last Friday evening (that was Feb. 23) ask Melvin Frazier of the DeSoto Club where 1 was - I was interviewing with the gang there and next door at Shoe String’s 9th Street Lounge. The Gospel Group was seen discussing coming gospel attractions in the parking lot of Channel 6. That would, of course, be Rev. Thomas Sapp and Brother Shelby. To Ed Dunbar, Top Kick of WBBQ, “I have stabilized.” Hon. Mayor Lewis Newman said there is no question about the safety of Lendell Hunter after he is in custody, that’s assured. When asked about confidentiality regarding someone that were to call information leading to the arrest and apprehension o f Hunter, his Honor also said this is absolutely assured. County Commissioner, Madison Woo, has a broken wrist. Hope it mends quickly without too much discomfort. Be sure to see “Black Sabbath”, a play being presented by the Paine College Dramatic Club on March 1-3. The play will be held in the Music Building at 8:15 P.M. and it is being directed by J.C. Taylor. For those who requested it, The Augusta News-Review - March 1, 1973, equal accommodation statements on all signs and billboards advertising the establishment. In addition, the owner is required to notify the base commander and the housing j- 3k* k < i w FINANCES IN ORDER - Former POW, Major William Hardy of Fayetteville, N.C., is undergoing medical, intelligence, and administrative processing at Fort Gordon’s U.S. Army General Hospital. Major L.J. Anchor (left), post finance officer, is shown briefing the returnee on his Army finance records. the telephone number for the Augusta Human Relations Commission is 724-2246. Charles Walker, director, is really doing an admirable job in that position. HAPPY BIRTHDAY - to WRDW’s Sam Jones on March 15. The rise in food prices across the nation is finally catching up with 7-11 and Kwickie Stores Hey, Guess who I ran into on the last night of February, 1973? Nope, not a lamp post, but Paul (Deputy) Reynolds, Melvin Frazier, Walter Childs, Pop Shine, and Richard Packey, at their lodge meeting. Paul Hammonds and Jessie Bowdry had their heads together checking the scene at Shoe String’s. Jesse (Sonny) Beard is the walking pride of South Richmond County, he’s beaming because of his two sons in college. One’s at Augusta College. Scrooge McDuck of WAUG-FM-Stereo in way out, played one of my favorite artists, “Chuck Berry.” Hello Doug and Linda - That’s Doug Dumas and Linda w WANTED NEWS BOYS Good Pay CALL News—Review Office 722-4555 Sb&Sk TONIC Ssss- TO n,C ! 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