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WIN Loses * 2,000 To Burglars slu Anmwta NciuH-Kwifiu THE PEOPLE’S PAPER V Vol. 4 Mclntyre Says He Raised Money For Tappan’s Defense, Would Do It Again County Commissioner Edward Mclntyre told the News-Review he has solicited funds for the legal defense of City Councilman Aaron Tappan, and that he would do it again if necessary. Tappan has been indicted on charges of official misconduct. Mclntyre said a series of articles printed in the daily newspapers were aimed at discrediting him just before the Nov. 5 election. “I see nothing wrong with me or anybody else being concerned about helping a man who has made a contribution to the communitv at least having legal counseling in the situation. “There might have been something else on the minds of the people who printed those articles. I've been told that somebody has been investigating me trying to find that maybe I’ve been involved in something shady so it could be used against me prior to the election. Apparently they couldn’t find anything so they had to use what they could’’, Tutt Grocery Robbed Os $2700 Tutts Grocery, 1612 Savannah Road was robbed Friday night of $2700. In an interview with the owner Rossevelt Tutt, the News-Review learned that 2 men wearing masks jumped over the store's back fence and ■ fit n ' h aS ’■l wr /iff 114 Hl J w- tSBul ______ 3NV' •' Mil 11 i £ 1 MEii -■■ J : Ji I f t I H Hi m>i s itß A I j rßp * - tfl BLACK CIVIL RIGHTS LEADERS AT THE WHITE HOUSE-Eight of the nation’s top civil rights leaders shared their views with President Ford at the White House recently. With the President in the Cabinet Room are, left to right: Dr. Carlton Goodlet, President of the National Newspaper Publishers Association; Mrs. Pauline Ellison, % national President of LINKS; Stanley S. Scott, Special Assistant to the President: President Ford, Vernon Jordan, Executive Director of the National Urban League; Rev. Jesse Jackson, head of PUSH; John Marsh, Counsellor to the President; Dr. Leon Sullivan, Founder and Chairman ot the Board oi OICs; Clarence Mitchell, head oi the Washington office of the NAACP; Miss Dorothy Height, President of the National Council of Negro Women: and Bayard Rustin, Executive Director of the A. Phillip Randolph Institute. President Ford Confirms Support For Nation’s Minority Business ATLANTA, GA-The Ford Administration has confirmed its support for the nation’s minority businesses. Stanley S. Scott, Special Assistant to the President, told the National Business League's Annual Convention here that President Ford “supports minority business as a vehicle to enable minorities to participate in the mainstream of America’s economic life.” Scott added, “this Administration will work toward providing more effective programs to achieve Mclntyre said. He was re-elected to the board of commissioners Tuesday. Mclntyre said he had done nothing shady, and added, “Anything I do is above board. I have done nothing to be ashamed of about my involvement with Aaron Tappan fund raising. Anything I’ve done is from the heart. I’m not trying to hurt anybody, I’m trying to help. I’ll do it again if 1 have to.” I think 1 have a history of trying to help people when they need it. It’s my way of life, It’s my style.” A committee of Blacks have organized, he said, to raise money for Tappan’s defense. Rather than a mass fund raising effort, the committee asked selected people to contribute. Mclntyre said he approached the two city councilmen - Carrie J. Mays and B.L. Dent. He said he asked Mrs. Mays to attend a meeting to discuss the Tappan situation, and she said she could not. Dent was asked entered through the back door. The robbers and Tutt tussled for a while until the robbers pushed him down and secured his hands behind him, said Tutt. One of the robbers then pointed a pistol to Tutt's head. these ends.” The Presidential Aide said that members of the Cabinet would receive a letter from President Ford “stressing his committment to federal minority business programs.” According to Scott, “Cabinet members will be requested to examine their department’s minority business programs to increase their effectiveness.” President Ford recently signed into law measures that will permit the Small Business Administration (SBA) to offer P.O. Box 953 to contribute but said he did not want to get involved. “I asked these two persons not because they were councilmen, but because they were Black, and there was a brother in trouble. They were leading citizens who could probably afford to help a man.” Mclntyre said other councilmen became involved after he “vaguely mentioned” to first ward councilman Hugh Cross that funds were being raised to help Tappan. Cross reportedly responded that he would like to help and that he felt all other councilmen would too. He said he would take it upon himself to ask them. More than S 1,000 has been raised, Mclntyre said, and every dime of it came from the Black community. Two city councilmen, M.L. Dewitt and W. Penland Mayson, did contribute S2O each. But the money was returned when it was felt that the effort to aid Tappan could be misconstrued and turned The records at the Augusta Police Records Bureau stated that one of the robbers went to the counter and removed a brown paper bag containing the money and indicated that they knew where the money was hidden. Tutt stated that the robbers loans to business adversely affected by energy shortages. NBL President Berkley G. Burrell and Thomas Gomez of the National Economic Development group briefed President Ford and his economic and domestic policy advisors on the problems facing small and minority. Scott said that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is coordinating efforts of SBA and the Office of Minority Business Enterprise in a view of the difficulties now being faced by small and Augusta, Georgia into a political issue. Mclntyre said he did not Richmond County Election Results The Democrats captured all three Richmond County Board of Commissioners seats on Tuesday’s ballots, with an unexpectedly heavy turnout of voters sending two incumbents and one challenger to the commission. A straight Democratic vote in Richmond County at least partially accounted for the wide margins between the three r : ected Democrats, Harrell S Tiller, Edward M. Mclntyre and Donald C. Neal, and their Republican opposition. The unofii. sal final tally was Tiller, 15,528, to incumbent Madison T. Woo’s 11,016; Mclntyre, 15,018 to Preston did not know where the money was and asked him to tell them but he refused. The robbers then began ransacking tne counter until the money was found. They made no attempt to open the cash register. The robbers then fled through the front door. minority businesses. The White House Aide said “the difficulties of inflation, tight money, and material shortages will be examined.” “Proposals submitted by Dr. Burrell and Mr. Gomez are being considered to ease the pressure on small business,” Scott said. President Ford has promised regular meetings to focus on this segment of the economy, according to the top ranking Black on the White House staff. Tutt Grocery Robbed Os $2700 solicit money from city councilmen. Again referring to the Sizemore’s 12,201; and Neal, 14,327 to Joe Kelly’s 12,193. Out of 28,795 votes cast, 7,878, a little more than one-fourth, were straight Democratic tickets and 1,980 were straight Republican tickets. The percentage margins for the three commission races were Tiller, 58.4 per cent and Woo, 41.5 per cent; Mclntyre, 55.1 per cent and Sizemore, 44.8 per cent; and Neal 54.0 per cent and Kelly, 45.9 per cent. An eight year veteran of the school board, Mrs. Anne C. “Bootsie" Calhoun, became the first woman ever elected to state office from Richmond County Tuesday by defeating veteran Rep. Matthew W. Mulherin by a 49-vote margin. Reps. R.A. Dent and Jack Connell were unopposed for re-election, picking up 2,889 and 2,506 ballots, respectively. Rep. H. William Sams Jr. defeated Democrat Henry R. Smith. 3,623-1,749. Sams captured 67.4 per cent of the 90th District vote. Scott 'New Day’ For Paine College n ' DR. JULIUS S. SCOTT “Tell the pessimists and the doubters to get out of the way. There is going to be a new day for Paine College and we are all going to be a part of that future,” Dr. Julius S. Scott said in his first address to the college since being named president of the college last month. Speaking during the Monday assembly hour. Dr. Scott declined to speak from the rostum. He said he wanted to talk “informally” this time. “There will be time enough later to impress you with my erudition." The president of a college or university. Dr. Scott said, stands in the awkward position of having to represent simultaneously the board of trustees which appointed him and the students and faculty who depend on him as their voice on that board. “Some presidents are out of touch with students," he said, adding in a tone of irony that his own teenage children “make it a point to keep me up to date." A president. Dr. Scott said, must, at the same time he’s listening to students, be “senstive, flexible and knowledgeable about his faculty,” who in turn must act to challenge their students, he articles in the daily papers, he said, “This was political. We need to clean up politics.” Rep. Bernard F. Miles swept the 86th District with 62 per cent of the ballots cast, defeating Republican challenger H. Samuel “Chip” Atkins, 2,533-1,547. Incumbent Republican Rep. Robert C. Beckham won his second term representing the 89th District be receiving 52.3 \ per cent of the ballots cast. Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Wooten and Verlyn C. Bell will be pitted against each other in a runoff for the hotly contested Seventh Ward seat and William T McKettrick beat Mrs. Helen Y Green for the Sixth Ward pest in Tuesday’s Richmond County Board of Education ract Ii < unofficial final tallies, Mrs? Wooten racked up 5.738 vote-, 32.9 per cent, and Bell tooK 4,071, 23.3 per cent. One of the four candidates i» the Seventh Ward needed to win 50 per cent plus a single tote to be declared the victor m the race, according to County Board of /Elections Executive Director / Mrs. Linda Beazlev. said. “I can’t take any posture (concerning a particular issue) before 1 listen,” he said. After he listens and “tries to learn,” Dr. Scott said, “then 1 must move based on our best interests.” The new president said, however, that he doesn’t plan to approach those looking him for leadership in a completely neutral frame of mind. “An open mind is zilch in this day and time,” he said. “1 must have convictions.” But Dr. Scott promised to keep iiis door open to anyone - not just administrators, but faculty and students as well - who need to see him. That policy, iie said, would include at least one day a week when tl.ose seeking an audience with him could walk in without an appointment. “One of the big things I’m going to miss here that I had in other jobs is availability to students,” he said. “I've been offered other jobs - some of which I turned down, some of which turned me down.” the new president said. “But if I weren’t confident of Paine's future, 1 wouldn't be here. “I want you to understand this. I want your cooperation,” Dr. Scott said. “On Jan. 1, a new year begins,” he said. “I hope that on Jan. 1. a new era will begin as well.” Dr. Scott’s appearance at the morning assembly in Gilbert-Lambuth Memorial Chapel was sandwiched between a round of metings with administrators, a board of trustees committee and a visiting panel looking over the school's education degree programs. He returned to his home in Atlanta Monday afternoon. November 7, 1974 No. 33 20C EDITORIAL Pillar Os Freedom We are very happy to salute the CSRA Business League as it celebrates its annual Awards Banquet Friday night. While Blacks have increasingly begun to make strides politically, we must make corresponding progress economically. As we strive for freedom, we must keep in mind that freedom means independence. And we will never be free as long as we have to depend on other groups to produce our goods and services. We must develop our economic resources so that we can produce goods so that money stays in our community rather than constantly flowing out of our community. Black people or any other people will never be free until we own our own businesses and produce for ourselves. Anything less is to be depedent upon somebody else. And when you’re dependent, you're not free. The CSRA Business League is in the business of helping minority businesses acquire money to develop businesses that will allow us to become self-sufficient. The business league provides management and technical assistance to its members, recognizing that many of us are in business for the first time and lack the mangerial training necessary to have a successful business. And for businesses that are doing well, the league makes available loans so they can expand and do an even better job. Those attending the Awards Banquet Friday night will be in for a real treat as Benjamin Hooks, the only Black on the FCC, will be the speaker. He is a dynamic and challenging speaker who will inspire the league and its members to even greater heights. We must ail support the business league. Our freedom depends on it. Mrs. Leola Black Retires iy pm * M I ■ Pilgrim President W.S. Hornsby Jr. presents watch to Mrs. Leola Black. The Pilgrim Health and Life Insurance Co. last week announced the retirement of Mrs. Leola Black. Mrs. Black came to the company in 1944. She is a member of Antioch Baptist Church where she serves on numerous auxiliaries. She also serves in a variety of Business League Award Nominees The CSRA Business League will hold its annual Awards Banquet Friday night. The following is a list of nominees: Business Woman of the Year: Ann Olds, Wishbone Fried Chicken, 2160 Club, Charlie’s Bar; Helen Abrams, Wig Fashions by Helen; Carrie Mays, Mays Mortuary. Businessman of the year: Mason Boler, Wife Saver; James Sturgis, Shell; Milton Williams, Williams Quick Chek; John Swint, Swint’s Dept Store; L.B. Wallace, Wallace Real Estate; William Johnson, Union 76. Business Most Likely to Abernathy Says He Won’t Resign Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Dr. Ralph David Abernathy told local SCLC members, “1 hope you will soon be out of business because justice will be in business. But stay in business as long as injustice is in the land.” Abernathy spoke here Sunday at the 12th anniversary of the local SCLC chapter. He dispelled rumors that he community affairs. Pilgrim President W.S. Hornsby Jr. said at the retirement ceremony, “She was an excellent employe, and I hope that her retirement will be filled with good health and happiness." Mrs. Black is the widow of the late Haywood Black. Succeed; Supreme Fashions, Richmond Building and Plumbing Supply Co.; Nita’s, Wig Fashions by Helen; International Formal Wear; and Pride Auto Sales. Financial Institution Most Responsive to Minority Financial Needs: Georgia Railroad Bank; First National Bank;C&S Bank ; First Augusta State Bank; and Pilgrim Insurance Co. Busmess Most Supportive of Minority Enterprises: John H. Ruffin, Jr.; Rilgrim Health & Life Insurance Co.; Hector Sheppard & Co.; WJBF TV; and WRDW TV. may resign his SCLC position. He said he has no intentions of resigning, “As long as there is a pharoah, I’m going to be standing in his court telling him to let my people go. The way to get rid of me is to get rid of Pharoah.” A Service Award was presented to City Councilwoman Carrie J. Mays, and the local SCLC chapter will later present a Humane Award to singer James Brown.