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The Augusta News-Review - October 7, 1976 - Playin’ The Changes By Stan Raines CHARLIE MINGUS: Elements Os Pentecostal Bass The backbone instrument of all jazz groups is the bass. This is true whether it be string or electric. This is one of the number of things that makes jazz different from rock. In rock the backbone instrument is the drum. One of the most controversai bassists is Charlie Mingus. Mingus was bom in Nogales, Arizona, April 22, 1922 but was raised in the Watts section of Los Angeles, where he lived a life full of blues. Watts was full of musicians and they all knew about the blues because in Watts that was what life was all about. After taking up bass and piano he decided that bass would be his main instrument After a few years of study and practice he decided that the time had come to apply his talent, so he moved to New York City. There he was almost an instant success. A few months after his arrival, he was playing with many of the top names off and on. He played with Red Norvo, Billy Taylor, Stan Getz, Art Tatum and Charlie Parker. Mingus had always wanted to form his own group and finally his dream came true. He formed a group which included J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding, John LaPorta, Thad Jones, Ted Macero, Mai Waldron and Teddy Charles. This group was one of the first to return the blues-shouting elements to instrumental jazz. This element, which was heard in the music of the deep south, Schneider s JYlusic Center I Augusta’s Fav* hi e Music Center Now is the time to layway for Christmas 310 - 312 - © T H STREET AUuUbTA, GEORGIA Bus 722 57b 7 A Vote For Progress VOTE For And s, ELECT ROGER BATES To THE CITY COUNCIL OF AUGUSTA October 13, 1976 Punch 6 Punch 6 Punch 6 Paid for by the committee to elect Roger Bates. Reauford Golphin chairman BUY>IOO WORTH, GET s SO WORTH FREE BONUS SALE APPLIES TO FURNITURE ITEMS ONLY Buy SI,OOO Worth, Get SSOO Worth FREE Or Buy Any Amount Os Furniture Get 50% Additional Furniture Os Your Choice FREE! GILBERT FURNITURE COMPANY 1007 BROAD ST PH 724-8862 was basic black. It was the music of the Negro slave, the music of the oppressed, the suppressed. Blues with a jazz flavor in which the overall style encompasses the rythmetic calling and-response prayers of the Pentecostal and Holiness churches. Mingus’ first real recognition came as he was touring Europe. This group which included Eric Dolphy and Clifford Jordan was one of the best Mingus groups ever, but, it was short lived. In fact the tour was cut short after friction between Mingus and his business agents. But Europe loved this group and upon return to the U.S., jazz lovers were waiting to hear them from coast to coast. From those moments on, Mingus made a reputation in the United States and having one of the most sought after groups in jazz. Mingus is quite a businessman also. He is one whose votalite personality in both business dealings and racial confrontations has made Richmond County Board Os Commissioners Meet By Al Irby The Richmond County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday and voted 3-2 to table three petitions for alcoholic beverage licenses for 30-days to study an opinion given by County Attorney Robert Page 2 him the center of many misundeistandings. Mingus has always been outspoken on musical matters as well as social, and racial matters. He has always been one of the jazz musicians to advocate that jazz is basically a Negro music and he has atempted to return it to its folk Negro roots. He has established himself as one of the greatest bass soloist, leaders and innovators of American music. Mingus is very high tempered and when he is angry, the room contracts and is filled with the crackling tension of an impending storm. His anger even shows in his playing as he seems to throw the notes at you like cannonballs. Mingus has written his long autobiography, “Beneath The Underdog.” It was written during early 1960 but wasn’t published until six or seven years later. 1 encourage you to read this book. You’ll find that Charlie Mingus is a giant of immeasurable stature. Daniel. This action was prompted by a decision by Federal Judge Wilbur Owens of Athens. This latest decision warned all County Commissioners that they / cannot be to high-handed using their petty whims and fancies in issuing alcoholic licenses. The Board huddled to get their signals regarding the “Big Star” property, which it earlier had considered surplus and decided to auction off. The county purchased the property for SIBI,OOO. The Commission also named the terms of the three appointees to the Augusta Richmond-County Data Processing Commission. Red Cross Offers Courses The Augusta Red Cross will offer two courses in Multi Media First Aid in October. Both classes will be given at the chapter office, 811 Twelfth Street, from 6:30 until 10:30 p.m. each evening. The first course will take place on October 12 and 14, with attendance required at both sessions for a certificate. The second course will be offered October 26 and 28. For further information and registration, call the Red Cross at 722-1821. Deadline Mondays, FURNITURE COMPANY 1007 BROAD ST. Phone 724-8862 I ■1 JMhk . y ■■ ■ » ? IB ' **/ ■ rn 74 y K 1\ v Ift • \ a 880 it \ w ~ i 8.'... N .JBL jBH ’* * | | Bl 88888881 Governor Busbee of Georgia will be the guest speaker at the Atlanta Chapter of the N.A.A.C.P. 19th Annual Freedom Fund Dinner Friday. Senior Citizens I.D. Card Program Termed A Success The Augusta Police Department announced Thursday that its Senior Citizens Identification Card Program is highly successful. More than 775 elderly retired citizens of Richmond County have participated in the program. According to Detective Sgt. Richie Bell, “Chief J.G. Beck initiated this program in December of 1975, after learning that many senior citizens were having problems cashing their checks.” The I.D. cards can also be used for medical purposes. “It’s better than a driver’s license because of all of the information on it,” stated Detective Sgt. R.W. Durland. “We put all the information on it for cashing checks and if anything happens to the card holder.” Applicants need to bring their medicade or medicare card, social security card, birth certificate, driver's license (if you have one), blood type or medical information, your doctor's name and any next of kin information. Printed on the I.D. card is your date of birth, social security number, issue date, card number, height, weight, color of eyes, color of hair, sex, next of kin, important medical information, bearer’s name, address, telephone number and your picture in color. When asked why do you need an ID. card, senior citizen, Mrs. Louise L. Gardner of 1558 Holly St. stated “Sometimes 1 go out alone and if anything happened to me this would be the first and safest anyone could identify Support Your Local SCLC me, especially with my heart condition.” The program has been taken to the Bon Air Retirement Club, St. John Towers, Peabody Apartments, Ervin Towers and Hal Powell Apartments. The operation is Library Schedule MID-DAY FILM PROGRAM On Tuesday, Oct. 12, the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library will present two films in its mid-day series, The World in Films. MICHAEL ANGELO and LEONARDO DA VINCI will be shown in the auditorium of the main library at 902 Greene Street beginning at 1:10 P.M. The program is free and the public is invited to attend. LIBRARY STORY HOURS Weekly Story Hours for children are conducted by the Augusta Library. The program, which includes a story, a film, and talks about books for various ages and interests, will be held at the Maxwell Branch, 1927 Lumpkin Rd. on Wednesday at 4 p.m. PROGRAMS FOR PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN Programs are planned for pre-school children who are old enough to enjoy books. The “Picture Book Half-Hour at the Main Library. 902 Greene St., will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. A Pre-School Story Hour will be held at the Appleby Branch. 2260 Walton Way. on Wednesday at 3 p in. Pre-School Story Hours at the Wallace Branch, 1237 Lanes-Walker Blvd. are scheduled on Monday through Fridas at 10:30 and 11 a.m DIAL \ STORY Through the courtess of the Telephone Pioneers of Augusta and the Public Librars, USE YOUR MASTER CHARGE, BANKAMERICARD OP OUR OWN CONVENIENT CREDIT TERMS now located at police headquarters on 9th St. until further notice. Assisting Detectives Bell and Durland was Private M. McCauley of the community relations department at police headquarters. childreh may dial 724-8080 at any hour of the day or night and hear a story or poem told by a member of the Children's Department Staff. LIBRARY HOLDS LECTURE ON THE BLACK EXPERIENCE “The American Revolution and the Black Experience in America” is the subject of the second lecture-discussion in the Augusta Regional Library’s series “Perspective on the American Revolution.” Sponsored jointly by the library and the Department of History of Georgia Southern College, these free programs are financially assisted by the National Endowment for the Humanities through the Georgia Committee on Public Programs for the Humanities. Dr. John Perry Cochran will be the speaker and discussion leader for the second session, which will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 13, at the Wallace Branch of the Augusta Regional Library, 1237 Laney-Walker Boulevard. Dr. Cochran was graduated from Birmingham Southern College in 1950 with an A.B. degree in History, received his M.A. from the University of Alabama die following year and his Ph.D. in U.S. History from Alabama in 1961. He joined the history faculty at Georgia Southern in 1964 and was promoted to the rank of Professor of History in 1966. His special interest is in the history of the new South, but he also teaches courses in Sectionalism and American Biography at Georgia Southern. Dr. Cochran developed and now teaches a very popular course in Black History. He is a member of. Governor Busbee To Address Atlanta NAACP The Atlanta branch of the NAACP will sponsor its 19th Annual Freedom Fund Dinner on Friday, October Bth at the Marriott Hotel at 7:30 p.m. Governor George Busbee will be the featured speaker. State Senator Julian Bond will introduce the speaker. Highlighting the affair will Vicious Suspect Is Apprehended The Fulton County Grand Jury returned a series of indictments last week against an Atlanta man accused of killing a Clark College student who tried to prevent the alleged robbery of two coeds. Registration Reminder Prospective teachers who plan to take the National Teacher Examinations on November 13, 1976, at Paine College are reminded that they have less than two weeks to register with Educational Testing Service (EST) of Princeton, N.J. Dr. Vivian U. Robinson said registrations must be mailed in time to reach ETS no later than October 21. Registration forms and instructions may be obtained from Mrs. Helena Thompson, Paine College, or directly from the National Teacher Examinations, ETS, Box 911, Princeton, N.J. 08540. During the one-day session, a candidate may take the Common Examinations, which include tests in professional and general education, plus one of 27 Area Examinations designed to probe knowledge of particular subject matter and teaching methods. Once registered, each candidate will receive an admission ticket and notification of the exact location of the center to which he or she should report. Those taking the Common Examinations will report at 8:30 a.m. on November 13 and finish at about 12:30 p.m. Dr. Robinson said. Area Examinations are scheduled from 1:30 p.m to about 4:15 p.m. the same day. and currently holds office in, both the Southern Historical Association and the Organization of American Historians. Dr. G. Hewitt Joiner, of the Department of History at Georgia Southern, is program director of the “Perspectives on the American Revolution” series and Robert Duttweiler, community services librarian, is coordinator for the Augusta Regional Library. NEA Sets Up $50,000 Fund To Assist NAACP WASHINGTON, DC.,- The National Education Association has set up a 550.000 fund to sene as seed money to assist the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and 130 Black defendants currently in litigation in Mississippi. NEA’s affiliates will be encouraged to contribute to the fund, which is to aid the NAACP and the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights in appealing a 51,250,000 judgment against the NAACP. The NEA fund will be made available to the NAACP and the lawyers Committee jointly to help pay attorney’s fees. Jones Welding Co. CREATIVE ART 1 541 Knox Ave. North Augusta, S.C. 29841 Phone 279-5552 * Creative Art * Protective Windows * Portable Welding On Site * Wrought Iron Doors & Tables * Fabrications on Lift Trucks All Types Guaranteed Reasonable Rates Joe "Bubba" Jones, Owner be the appearance of glamorous television and movie actress Denise Nichols, who wil serve as mistress of ceremonies. Other celebrities are expected to be in attendance also. Xerona Clayton Brady and A.A. Davis are co-chairmen. The Grand Jury indicted Ralph Lee Todd, 28, of 203 Maple St. NW on a charge of murder in connection with the slaying of 21-year-old student Blair Thomas of 161-B Chestnut St. SW on Sept 13. In addition, Todd was indicted on three counts of rape, five counts of armed robbery and three counts of kidnaping. District Attorney Lewis Slaton said that on Sept 13 a man forced two young women to the back of a budding on Fair Street and demanded their money at gun point. Thomas and another male student were walking near the scene of the incident when the girls started yelling for help, police said. When the two men ran toward the girls, Thomas was shot, authorities said. He died later. That incident caused Mayor Maynard Jackson to call for stricter gun control measures, also charging that the state’s new pistol licensing procedures were ineffective. Other counts in indictments charged that on March 4, Todd forced two sisters behind a church on Mitchell street where he allegedly ribbed them at gun point. The indictments also charge that on Sept. 7, Todd raped, robbed and kidnaped two young women in the Northside Drive and Fair Street area. City Council Approves Members Augusta City Council met Monday and approved several recommendations for the Augusta-Richmond Coliseum Authority and County Human Relations Commission. The Council approved Mayor Lewis A. Newman’s recommendation of Rep. R.A. Dent to serve another five-year term on the Augusta -Richmond Coliseum Authority. Also recommended and approved were Mrs. Alda M. Lott, John W. Barrington Sr., Edward Dunbar and the Rev. Dr. Roderic Murray to the Human Relations Commission. court costs, and other expenses related to the litigation effort. Under Mississippi law, in order to appeal, the NAACP must post a bond amounting to 125 percent of the judgment-or a total of 51,563,000. Failure to raise the amount “can mean the end of the NAACP,” according to the NAACP’s Washington, D.C., office. NEA President John Ryor, in a letter today to Gloster B. Current, NAACP Associate Executive Secretary, New York City, pointed out that NEA presented its 1976 Friend of Education Award to Roy Wilkins, longtime head .of NAACP, “in recognition contribution that the NAACP.... has made to the advancement of human and civil rights in this country.” “It is with firm conviction that the NAACP must be allowed to continue its fine work that the NEA has taken the present action,” Ryor said concerning the establishment of the special fund. The Aug. 9 judgment against the NAACP stemmed from a suit brought by 12 white merchants of Port Gibson, Miss. The merchants charged that the NAACP had been involved in a 1966 boycott by local citizens, aimed at eliminating employment and voting discrimination and other racial abuses.