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The Augusta News-Review - September 6, 1973 - 8L jjs a i i Block g*B 1 To lhe jUI HUI By ILLOHw Well y’all, by the time yo read this week’s column, I should be coming out of surgery. That’s. right I am having a carpal Scaphoid prosthesis to the left narvicular inserted. In other words, I will have a artifical pin put in my left wrist. I’ll be at Forest Hills V.A. Hospital for a few days. STANDING OVATION That’s right. When Mrs. Carrie J. Mays announced her bid to run for the seat she presently holds on the Augusta City Council she received a standing ovation, led by local attorney Bobby Beasley. Others in attendance were former P.O.W. Army Sgt. Bob Tabb, John Swint, Ronald Loftlin, Rev. Arthur D. Sims, Edward Mclntyre, Rev. J.S. Sims Clarence Gier, Margaret Armstrong, Rev. N.T. Young, Howard Wade, Bill Sams, Bob Beckum, George Reynolds, Ralph Walker, Bill Coleman, Gen. John Tillson (Ret.), W.S. Hornsby, S.B. Gandy, Curtis Cisrow, Herman Harris, Joe Jones, Rev. Postell, Rev. Lark, Rev. T.C. Cook, James Kendrick, Bill Anderson and Harvey Johnson, to name a few. WATERMELON CUTTIN’ ON CAMPUS No joke, these kids are for real. The president of the Paine College Student Government Association, Mike Thurmond, The V.P. of the student government and Neva Mayweather director of the Augusta People Project, spearheaded a voters registration drive on campus with a watermelon cuttin’. Mrs. Linda Beasley, of the elections board and deputy Registrar, registered 160 voters during the festivities. Registration will continue this week in the campus center. Customer Report #1 There’s plenty of electricity now. Why does Georgia Power need to build more power plants? We’ve been able to keep up with your electric needs so far. And there is enough generating capacity in reserve so Georgia probably won’t have any brownouts or blackouts this year. But your use of electricity keeps growing, and to morrow won’t take care of itself. Electricity can’t be stockpiled. It must be generated the instant you want it. Unless the necessary plants can be built on schedule, the electricity you need won’t be there. And we must supply electric service to everyone who needs it. Our job is to provide it whenever and wherever you want it. at the lowest price that’s economically sound. Geor gia Power's prices have been, and still are. among the lowest in the Southeast and in the nation. But inflation and steadily growing de mand have put the company in a critical finan cial position. We have asked for rate increases that would improve that position and enable us to continue supplying reliable electric ser vice to more than 1,000.000 customers. Rising Costs Increased rates, however, are not for the purpose of paying for construction. They are needed to cover rising operating expenses. Fuel, wages, equipment, taxes all have skyrock eted. Rates also pay interest on the money borrowed for construction work. And provide reasonable earnings for investors, who put up the money to build our plants. In fact, more HAVE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE? If not, al it takes is for you to be a resident of Richmond County for six months and declare this as your permanent home, then fill out the necessary foms. SAILING TO SPAIN Frank Bowman, News-Review sales representative, is still on a two week tour of the Mediterranean Sea. Frank’s fulfilling a navy obligation. HEY, NOW, SORRY, CHARLIE That’s sorry Charles McCann, Vincent Graham and Ann Olds. Somebody ripped them off at their Wishbone Franchise on Wrightsboro Rd. WHAT, NO BELATED BIRTHDAY GREETINGS? For the first week in a long time no belated birthday, “Greeting” have come tothis dedc. Hey, hey Flash Gordon has a twin, I met him Labor Day but forgot his name. As a matter of fact, 1 thought he was Flash. Got a call from Mavis Williams last week-nice hearing from ya Mavis. HELLO NEIGHBOR!!! Hello to Helen Brooks Some Hello’s To Teddy Bear (Love Ya), James and Stella and the gang, Henry Bass, George Wilson, Henry Washington, Jesse Davenport, Bernice and Nick Davenport and Herman. GUESS WHO I MET? By accident I met Ray Charles last Saturday, in his motel. OH! BY THE WAY This column is being Georgia Power Company A citizen wherever we serve® Page 2 SAFA;FKLA;JF WEEKEND PLAGUED BY ASSUALTS Rosey Mary Jones, 20, of 114 Reiser Ct. was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with intent to murder late Saturday night. Police observed Miss Jones chasing Albert Jones also of the Reiser Ct. address with a gun shooting wildly. After police stopped the couple it was discovered the man had been shot in his written from Ward 7 of the Forest Hills Division V.A. Hospital. SOME COVERAGE Boy, the local white news radio really did a professional snub job on the proposed renaming of Gwinnett St. for leading well known Blacks of the past and present. J. Phillip Waring really did a remarkable job both researching and presenting the proposal. Someone asked the whereabouts of Henry Hudson. Well he is the manager of a store in the Barton Village area. WALLOPED Boy, oh boy did Calvin Holland, Bob Brinson and the rest of the Augusta Eagles get wupped by Columbia last Saturday. The score was 32-0. And while 1 am on the football subject, John Tutt Junior High School was spanked by Evans Junior High School, 14-0 last Saturday night. Well for a conclusion this week let’s have some hello’s and Hi’s to Mary Lou Mellott and Dr. Royal Murdock, (long time no see), Patricia Prescott, Gwen Little, The Ways on Steiner Ave., Shirley Lattimore, Baldy, Super Sarge, and the gang on Ninth Street, Lewis and Mamie Young, Eulalia, Mary Simpson, Lucy Davison, Gregory Davison, J.C. “Ivan” Calhoun, Emma Luyon and Mary Wright. Y’all look for poems from Hezikiah Robinson next week, Bye! than 80 percent of construction funds comes from loans and investments. An added expense in our building program is environmental protection. Millions of dollars must be spent for pollution-control equipment which, like that on your car. decreases effici ency and increases operating costs. Serious Situation All these things unparalleled inflation, growing demands, environmental spending are factors in our serious financial situation. But we can’t just raise rates whenever we need additional revenue. All utilities are strictly regulated. A state commission must approve retail increases. And a federal agency controls wholesale rates. When needed increases are not allowed, construction is affected. Just this year, work was stopped on two generating plants because the money wasn’t available. We realize you’re more concerned with the dollars and cents you pay for electricity than with the millions we must spend to sup ply it. But our problems are also the problems of the people we serve, for electricity plays an essential part in almost every area of your life. When we ask for rate increases, it’s because it is our responsibility to plan for and supply dependable electric energy for all your needs. Just as it’s also our responsibility to keep you informed about what we’re doing to serve you. upper right leg. He was taken to University Hospital. 8 YEAR OLD HIT DURING SHOOT-OUT Karen Joyce Reynolds of 1653 Hunter St. was shot in the left forearm during a shoot-out between her father, Lindsey Reynolds and Herman Haynes of 2474 Golden Camp Rd. According to reports, Haynes told police he got into an argument with Reynolds who pulled out a gun and shot him the right side. Haynes told' police he returned the fire. Both men were charged with aggravated assault with intent to murder. Both the Reynolds girl and Haynes were taken to the hospital. Lindsey Reynolds was arrested. WOMAN SHOOTS MAN-DRIVES AWAY Leroy Philpot told police he was leaving a home on Twelfth Street when a woman walked up and shot him in the left thigh. He said she then got into a car with three other women and drove away. COOKIES STOLEN FROM WAREHOUSE Jack’s Cookie Co. at Metcalf and Ellis reported that an undetermined amount of cookies were stolen from the warehouse. WiSHBONE STORE ROBBED Vincent Graham, the manager of Wishbone Fried Chicken on Wrightsboro Rd., reported the theft of an undisclosed amount of money from the store. He said he went to the back of the store for a few minutes, three teen-age boys that had been standing by the cigarette machine, were gone and so was the money. WOMAN CUT BECAUSE SHE REFUSES MAN’S ADVANCES Donnia Viola of 248‘/a 3rd St. told police a man approached her and asked her to go home with him, when she refused, he cut her several times on her left arm. She was treated and released at a local Noonday Film Program On Tuesday, September 11, die films “Winter Olympics”, “Enchanting Busch Gardens of Los Angeles”, and “By the Sea” will be shown at the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library’s weekly series of film programs “The World in Films” in the Auditorium at 12:10 p.m. In the film “Winter Olympics” the VIII Winter Olympic Games were held at Squaw Valley, California in the Tahoe National forest. It shows good coverage of the games and catches the excitment of the competition. Narrated by he late Lowell Thomas. The film “Enchanting Busch Gardens of Los Angeles” is a delightful visit to this spectacular attraction. A boat journey to unique islands, gorge area with sheer hospital. Frank James Pressley, 34, of 1911 Hicks St. was arrested for aggravated assault with intent to murder in connection with a Saturday night altercation. 13 INNOCENT PLEAS ENTERED IN SUPERIOR COURT Arraignments were held in Richmond County Superior Court recently, and thirteen persons pleaded not guilty before Judge Edwin E. Fulcher. Those who pleaded were James F. Moore, 1002 Holden St., cruelty to children; Kathlee Reville, 2008 Scott Rd., burglary; Lester Bradshaw, theft by receiving stolen property; Frankie May Carter, 1515 Wooten Rd., murder; David Burns, motor vehicle theft; Charles E. Nimes, Carolyn Bennefield and Barbara Jenkins, theft by taking, Margaret Walden, burglary and Albert Allen, Jr., burglary. Three Rule absolute motions were handed down for persons who failed to appear for the second time, they were Mark Lee Brown of lowa City, lowa, charged with conspiracy to commit a crime; and Fred Harris 1524 Maple St., burglary and Motor vehicle theft. Mary Mackendree, cruelty to children; Jimmy R. Holmes, burglary, and Daniel Williams, burglary, all had bench warrants issued against them for failing to appear. $ MONEY $ SAVING TIPS FROM DURACLEAN How to Select ‘ the Right Professional Cleaner Among homemakers who have compared the results of do-it-yourself carpet and furniture cleaning with those of professional cleaning, therearen't many do-it-yourselfers left. Those who have switched to regular professional care have actually added years of life to their carpets and furniture. Andy they not only look better after cleaning, they stay clean longer between cleanings. There's more to consider at cleaning time than brightening the surfaces of your carpets and furniture. And there is more to picking the right professional cleaning method than reading the cleaners' ads* Before committing yourself to any professional cleaning method, consider what you want done from five different standpoints, then ask the cleaner what his method will do on each count that other professional processes won't—and why. 1) Thoroughness of soil extraction. 2) Restoration of texture and pattern. 3) Safety to fabrics and pile fibers. 4) Possibility of shrinkage or color loss. 5) Convenience to customer. Even if it seems complicated, it is well worth the time and any effort it takes to select the cleaner who has the answers to your questions. It can save you money and add years of life to your carpets and furniture. For more tips on carpet and furniture maintenance calf Lionel Larcheveaux of Duracleanßufl & Upholstery Cleaner* - 733-4671. Call for your free COPY °’ Duraclean's Housekeeping Hints. Watch these tips each week - NEW and USED cars and NHHHM TRUCKS MMMMM I„ good or Dodge BAD CREDIT’ MHN f Jr FINANCING AVAILABLE • at M DODGE CITY. INC. y ! ,1886 Gordon Highway ■ PHONE 736-6414 [ CURTIS McKIE QgggMß cliffs, roaring waterfalls, beautiful pavillions, waterways and curious waterfowl. Amusing bird show with highly trained macaws and cockatoos. The sound of the sea and restful music provide the only sound for this visual exploration of the seashore in “By the Sea”. Superim posures, slow dissolves and stills are skillfully handled to make this a visually enjoyable film. LIBRARY STORE HOURS Weekly Story Hour for Children are conducted by the Augusta Library, Jeff Maxwell Branch and Wallace Branch. The program includes a story, a film, and talks about books for various ages and interests. The programs at the Main Library and Jeff Maxwell Branch are at 4 p.m. and Wallace Branch at 4:30 p.m. On Tuesday of this week, the story “Journey Cake, Ho!” will be told at the Main Library, and the film, “Aesop’s Fables” will be shown. Wednesday’s program at the Jeff Maxwell Branch will include the story “Amelia Bedelia Day” and the film “Great Swamp”. The program on Wednesday at the Wallace Branch will feature the story “Count Crow and the Princess” and the film, “Aesop’s Fables”. PROGRAMS FOR PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN Programs are planned for pre-school children who are old enough to enjoy books. “Pre-School Story Hour” will be held at the Appleby Branch, 2260 Walton Way, on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. The “Picture Book Half Hour” at the Main Library at 902 Greene Street will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. Paine Offers Sickle Cell Course Registration for a special course entitled “Biology and Pathology of Sickle Cell Anemia and Related Disorders’’ is set for September 5 at 4 p.m., in the Walker Science Building, Room 105, at Paine College. The course, designed and conducted through the cooperation of the Sickle Cell Center and Protein Chemistry Lab of the Medical College of Georgia is for students majoring in science and interested health workers throughout the CSRA. Cost for special students will e $l2O if taken for credit (3 hours credit) and $45 if audited. National Director Visits Mr. Glen L. Northup, National Director for the Senior Community Service Aides Project was in the city on Tuesday, August 28. He visited the local project office at 601 Greene Street, as well as several of the Using Agencies of this Project and the Enrollees. The project is sponsored by he National Retired Teachers Association and the American Association of Retired Persons (NRTA-AARP) and funded by a Federal Grant under the U.S. Department of Labor. Bo's Bait & Tackle 2011 Savannah Rd. All kind of bait* ft tackle* Soft drink* a Beer Closed All Dey Thursday Your Petrones* Appreciated Gordon To Host Worldwide Conference Plans are underway at Fort Gordon for a high-level conference on Army communications. Attracting over 30 General officers and numerous high ranking Army civilian officials, the Communications System Program Review is scheduled for September 19-20. Previous such meetings have been held at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, however, because of Fort Gordon’s growing role in Signal Corps training, Army officials decided to shift the Dean Named To JCPS Post WASHINGTON -- John Dean, the former political activist who travelled the campaign trails with presidential candidates, has accepted the dual positions of special assistant to the president and director of special projects on the staff of the Joint Center for Political Studies in Washington. Eddie N. Williams, president of the private, non-profit, non-partisan organization that provides research and support services to black elected officials, announced Dean’s appointment. Williams praised the creativity Dean has already brought to the Joint Center’s problem-solving function during his one year of consulting work with the organization. Dean, a Baltimore native, brings to the Joint Center a rich background of government service and an understanding of the political process. He is the former director of the Democratic National Committee’s minorities division. He served the John Lindsay administration in New York City as first deputy administrator of the Human Resources administration. In 1972 he was associate campaign manager in the Muskie For President Committee before Sen. Edmund Muskie (D-Me.) withdrew from contention. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Howard University in 1960, Dean, 42, began his professional career as a press attache and desk officer at the United States Information His specialty was African Affairs, and his knowledge led to a subsequent assignment as director of the special African Student Program of the African American Institute. Later, he served the Office of Economic Opportunity in several capacities and the National Urban Coalition as associate director. Dean is the architect of the successful campaign to elect Algernon J. Cooper to the office of mayor of Prichard, Ala. Cooper became the first black mayor of Alabama’s fifth largest city. Dean’s experiences during he Cooper campaign are captured in his book, The Making Os A Black Mayor, which was published by the Joint Center. The book has since become a Joint Center best-seller, and has been cityed as a “bible” by such recently elected black officials as Mayor Doris Davis of Compton, Calif., Mayor Lelia Foley of Taft, Oklahoma, and the four candidates in Petersburg, Va., who now form the majority of the city council. Dean’s appointments to the Joint Center are effective immediately. The Joint Center for Political Studies, sponsored by Howard University and the Metropolitan Applied Research Center, is a private, non-profit organization funded by the Ford Foundation to provide research, education, support services and information to he nation’s minority elected officials on a non-partisan basis. <p a (me’’ s CLEANERS, Inc.- DRY CLEANINC & LAUNDRY PICK UP & DELIVERY PHONE 724-8935 2019 SAVANNAH RD. conference to the Augusta Fort. Lieutenant Colonel Walter Allan, in charge of planning local support for the gathering, says the Army’s Vice Chief of Staff, General Frederick C. weyand, will head the list of military and civilian officials expected to attend. The two-day meeting will give decision makers a chance to review the status of major Army programs in the field of communications and electronics. RAY CHARLES Continued from page 1 or alcohol or hashish or whatever, I don’t think any drug makes you perform better unless it is a pain killer for an illness. “A person who has doubts should go to his minister, a psychiatrist or to somebody he can relate to who can give him advise. But I would be the last person in the world to go around telling people what they should or shouldn’t do.” Ray Charles would like to continue doing concerts, but his other real love is producing and working with young people. Still singing is his thing and he predicted, “I’m going to be involved in that until the public turns me out to pasture. I may be doing it less as I get older.” Charles is 43. Other than his blindness, the experience that caused him the greatest pain was the death of his mother when he was 15 years old. That pain, he said, was very physical and very mental. “1 couldn’t eat for a week. It happened and I couldn’t cry at the time. I just got a lump in my throat so I couldn’t swallow. That went on for over a week and they had to feed me in my veins. I got very sick from that. I would say the most glorious thing I have over had in my life is just the fact that I’m able to enjoy the fruits that the good Lord left here for me - meaning that I really and truly enjoy females. I love em.” Internationally famous, Charles said that he feels that he is appreciated in foreign countries because foreigners are exposed to a much greater variety of music than we are. “I think that foreigners are far more advanced in music than we are. They listen to all kinds of music. If you watch the way our radio stations are here, if you turn on what we may call a Black station, you can hear that station 24 hours a day, and it won’t play nothing but just that kind of music, all day long. So you don’t have a chance to know nothing about no other kind of music but that. Wherein in foreign countries - I have to say this - I really think that we’re behind in this. I’m being honest with you. In France and Germany and Italy or Japan, they play all kinds of music. The bulk of their music may lean towards American music and their own personal music, but they play all kinds of music. We don’t do that, and it’s a shame because when you consider the way transportation is today - the quickness of it where six hours from now you can be in Rome somewhere - it’s very strange, you know, we don’t get to find out musically how the rest of the world lives. Whereas the rest of the world does know musically how we live. “I can appreciate a Spanish, Italian or a French singer - and although I may not be able to understand a word they are saying - I can appreciate what they are doing with their voice and the way they are handling their notes and the accuracy of it and the feeling I’m getting. I don’t have to understand the words, but I know when they are doing it with feeling, with heart.” In describing how he can appreciate the foreign singer, he undoubtedly explained how foreigners can so well appreciate the genius of Ray Charles, for he rings with so much feeling, with so much heart. give tg ire GNITEGNEGN COLLEGE FONG.