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Vol. 6
Atlanta Black Mayor Remembers Minorities
By Al Irby
Atlanta’s Mayor Maynard
Jackson vowed in his “State of
the City” address to work to
increase the number of
minority city employees and
minority contracts, beef up the
battle against crime, and build
the Midfield airport and city
library.
Rejecting criticism that his
administration has an
overzealous commitment to
employing and hiring
minorities, Jackson said he
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"Theater Magic" Gives Life to Passion Play
Ail the modem techniques
of theatrical production are
employed to “bring life” to the
English version of the
Oberammergau Passion Play,
coming to Bell Auditorium
January 20, 21, and 22 at 8
p.m. This outstanding play is
being brought to our area by
The Evening Optimist Club of
Augusta.
Michael Brennon is the star
of the play which is now in its
22nd year of appearances in
Ex-offender Helps Others Return To Society
Tough times fell on Joe Frye
in 1970, so he tried to find a
little easy money. It didn’t
work. He served 27 months for
armed robbery and had a lot of
time to think of other ways of
making it for himself and other
ex-offenders.
He heard about VISTA
(Volunteers In Service To
America) programs while in
prison. VISTA is part of
ACTION, the nation’s federal
volunteer agency. Now Frye is
an active VISTA community
leader on Chicago’s southside.
Before Frye’s brush with
crime, he was a scholarship
students at Chicago State
University. When the federally
funded program was cancelled,
he had no way to continue
school. That’s when he tried
“stick-ups”.
After Frye was released
from Stateville Penitentiary in
Joliet, he worked for more
than a year as a “car hop” at a
downtown Chicago parking lot.
But he said he wanted more
from life. While shuttling cars
ou the parking lot he thought
or following in the footsteps of
his father and becoming a
morticians, and going home to
Leland, Miss. There he could
help his dad, a funeral director
with Thomas and Frye Funeral
Home.
Frye’s first real knowledge
of VISTA came when he went
to DARE (Direct Action for
the Rehabilitation and
Employment of Ex-offenders)
as a client.
His state parole officer, his
P.O. Box 953
hoped to raise the level of
minority contract participation
from 13 percent in 1976 to 20
percent in 1977. “My
commitment to equal
opportunity for all
persons-women, minorities,
anyone—is strong and
unshakeable,” said Jackson,
who has been accused of
practicing reverse
discrimination. “I shall exert
my full energies to see that this
commitment is carried out.”
Jackson reported that for
North America and Canada.
Ingenious constructions and
split-second timing, involving
the use of “a stage within a
stage”, result in a smooth flow
of scenes in the two-and-a
-quarter-hour play. While one
scene is being presented,
another is being readied.
Enormous platforms allow tire
use of every inch of stage space
during such scenes as the
crucifixion, where the illusion
of depth and elevation are
essential.
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Joe Frye, Vista Supervisor with the- SAFER (DARE) Foundation, helps
coordinate the activities of 11 Vista volunteers who work with ex-ofienders helping
them prevent another confinement.
counselor, a representative
from the Illinois State Division
of Vocational Rehabilitation
(DVR) district office, and a
DARE program developer were
all helping him prepare for
training at Chicago’s Worsham
College of Mortuary Science
through a tuition grant from
DVR. A lot of other interested
people and organizations also
were helping.
Recognizing that Frye had a
good educational background,
they suggested that he should
do more with his life than...
“work with the dead. He
the third consecutive year,
Atlanta in 1976 experienced a
decrease in the rate of serious
crime, including a drop in the
number of homicides,
robberies, burglaries,
automobile thefts and assuits
as compared to 1975. He
promised the city would make
an all-out effort to curb
increases in the number of
rapes and larcenies in 1976.
Jackson claimed that police
today are better trained and
more involved in the
The number and variety of
lighting effects are bewildering
to the layman. Designed and
constantly modified and
improved by technicians
trained in the Broadway
theatre, these effects are
meticulously harmonized with
the settings, backgrounds, and
costumes. The costuming alone
is the result of years of
research on tire part ot Vai
Balfour and his wife, Ann
Kelley Balfour, actress. Much
of the striking sense of
should work with people.”
They introduced Frye to Herb
Smith, another ex-offender,
who was already a VISTA
supervisor. Smith immediately
sold Frye on VISTA programs
working with ex-offenders’
needs in job training, education
and re-orientation to society.
“There was a vacancy on
Smith’s project,” said Frye,
“and I was lucky enough to
qualify and was accepted.
Smith had already explained
what VISTA was all about, and
I was super interested. 1
Augusta, Georgia
community than they were
when he took office. Declaring
that the future of the city is
dependent on the vitality of
Atlanta’s neighborhoods,
Jackson pledged to protect,
preserve and strengthen the
city’s residential areas. “This
administration will do
everything in its power to see
that Atlanta’s neighborhoods
are protected.”
Pointing out that dilapidated
hcusii.g units are being
demolished at a rate 10 times
audience participation which
has been the subject of praise
from audiences and critics all
over the North American
continent may be credited to
the subtle relation achieved
between costume colors,
lighting effects, and character
portraits.
For ticket information call
724-9400 or come by the
Passion Play headquarters at
702 Telfair Street.
recognized 1 could relate to
this.”
“Herb Smith taught me the
ropes of counseling, and if 1 am
a decent supervisor, he gets all
the praise,” Frye said. “We
read, we talked and kicked
around the various basics and
techniques, until it was
something 1 knew I could be
personally good at.”
Frye is assigned to DARE,
part of Chicago’s SAFER
See “EX OF F ENDER”
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faster than new hosuing is
being added, Jackson said the
city will build housing and
restore existing units in an
attempt to recapture urban
redevelopment land for the
city tax base. Asking for “more
serious support from the state
government,” the mayor said
the General Assembly will
determine the fate of the
capital city when it decides
whether to provide the city
with new revenue sources,
grant relief from subsidies the
city pays Fulton County,
expand the city’s boundaries to
strengthen its financial
standing and give the city
home rule.
Looking with hope to the
incoming administration of
President-elect Jimmy Carter,
Jackson said he saw an end to
the “eight years of civil war
between urban America and
Dr. Scott Releases
UNCF Campaign Report
Dr. Julius S. Scott, President
of Paine College, has released
the final report for the 1976
Paine College - United Negro
College Fund Campaign. The
final report indicates that over
517.000, was contributed by
Augusta area businesses and
citizens during the college’s
major local annual fund raising
effort vvltich was conducted
from June 7 through July 15.
Rev. C.S. Hamilton of
Tabernacle Baptist Church and
William H. Wiseman,
vice-president for Continental
Can Group, Inc. were
co-chairman for the campaign.
Dr. Scott commented, “The
fact that we received over
S 17,000, surpassing our goal
by more than S2OOO. is a
significant reflection of the
commitment to and concern
for the college by the Augusta
community.” Scott expressed
appreciation and feels that
future Paine College - UNFC
campaigns will be successful
with an increase of
contributions from individual
members of the community.
The United Negro College
Fund conducts campaigns
throughout the nation and
provides financial support for
41 historically Black colleges
and universities. As a member
institution, Paine participates
in helping the UNCF meet its
national goal, which for 1976
is Sls million.
Paine receives approximately
S 145.000 yearly from the
UNCF in unrestricted funds for
scholarships. purchases of
library materials, and use in
other areas that the college
deems important.
Contributions of SIOO or
more to the 1976 United
Martin Luther King
Observance
The Ft. Gordon community
will mark the birthday of the
late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
with an executive seminar and
a commemorative service Jan.
17.
Colonel John J. Costa, U.S.
Army Forces Command
(FORSCOM) inspector general,
will conduct the seminar and
deliver the commemorative
message at the special service.
The seminar, entitled “The
Relevance of Dr. Martin Luther
King Jr. and His Ideas to the
Military,” will be attended by
staff officers, directors,
command sergeants major and
commanders and executive
officers from battalion-sized
units or larger. The seminar
will be held at 2:30 p.m. in
Nelson Hall.
Members of the Paine
College choir, the 434th Army
Band, Chaplains' Division and
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tne White House.” “I believe
Jimmy Carter is a person with
the vision and strength to give
urban America what it needs at
this critical point in its
history,” the mayor said.
Jackson set out numerous
goals for his administration’s
fourth year, including
expanding the city’s
international base, deciding the
Cyclorama restoration issue,
extending Central Park and
assisting in the development of
better parking in the Georgia
Congress Center and Omni
areas. Urging citizens to
become involved in city
government, the mayor said
the establishment of 24
Neighborhood Planning Units
in 1976 has enabled citizens to
articulate their opinions about
the future development of
their communities.
Negro College Fund Campaign
are: Tau Gamma Delta
Sorority, Inc., 52.960; C&S
Bank. Gregg Foundation
Graniteville Company.
Continental Can Company, Mr.
John L. Munay, Sr., SI.OOO
each: Stoklin Temple No. 22,
S 500; First Federal Savings &
Loan, S 300; College Bowl
Package, Mr. . Maxwell •
Estroff, McGowen Printing
Company, M c K n i g h t
Construction Co., Dr. Julius S.
Scott, Jr., Southern
Roadbuilders, Inc., 5250 each;
and WJBF-TV, 5225.
Allgood, Childs, Snelling &
Brown. The Augusta
Chronicle-Herald. Cullum’s
Inc., Johnson Motor Co. of
Ga., Kuhlke & Wade, Pontiac
Master Auto Service, Thankful
Baptist Church. S2OO each; Ist
National Bank & Trust, The
Oxford Shop, LTD, Dr. Ellis
Rece 7 Mrs. Margie Rece, Dr. &
Mrs. C.M. Richardson, Williams
Memorial CME Church, SISO
each; Dr. & Mrs. Mary C.
Delamotte, 5125.
Brotherhood Club. Dr.
Richard W. Cole. Dr. Frank R.
Davis. Mr. Harvey Davis, Dent
Furniture Company, Desert
Travelers Social Club, A.B.
Dick Product Co. of Augusta,
Inc.. Fatsville Curb Market
Div., Kamo Manufacturing Co.,
Ms. Sara B. Kennedy. The
Arthur H. Merry & Ernest B.
Merry Foundation, Mr. Mallorv
K. Millender, Mr. Y.N Myers.
Rev. L R Neal, The Pilgrim
Health & Life Insurance. Mr.
Quincy Roberston, Dr. Vivian
U. Robinson, Mr. John H.
Ruffin, Jr., St. Paul's Church
Recotor Funds, Silverstein's
Cleaners & Launderers, Mr.
Bernard Silverstein, and Mr.
Samuel Silverstein, SIOO each.
Race R el a t i o ns/Eq ual
Opportunity Office will
participate in the
commemorative service. A
multi-media show of film clips,
taped portions of Dr. King’s
major speeches and slides will
depict the accomplishments of
the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize
winner. Included in the
multi-media show will be
excerpts from a flilm, Leptcy
of a Dream.
Films and videotapes about
Dr. King and race relations
topics will be shown to post
personnel on closed-circuit
television. The showings will
include the film, From
Montgomery to Memphis, and
locally-produced videotapes
featuring John Stagger and the
Rev. Tom Skinner, both
prominent race relations
advisors.
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Abernathy for Congress
Dr. Ralph David Xbernathy Candidate - United States
Congress, sth Congressional District oi Georgia, Atlanta,
Georgia (104) 794-6028 or 794-6092.
Jewish Leader Hails
Young’s Appointment
Rabbi Arthur Hertzberg,
president of the American
Jewish Congress, recently
praised President-elect Jimmy
Carter’s choice of Andrew
Young Jr for the post of
United States Ambassador to
the United Nations, calling it
“a strong indication of
commitment to justice of all
the people of the world.”
Rabbi Hertzberg expressed
“deep admiration” for Rep.
Young who was the first Black
Congressman from Georgia
since Reconstruction and
served as the Rev. Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr.’s chief
lieutenant in the civil rights
struggles of the 1960'5.
“Andrew Young showed his
strength, courage and
Roland Hayes Dies At 89
Roland Hayes, 89, son of a
Georgia slave and an
international tenor who helped
pave the way for the
recognition of great Black
singers was buried last week to
the strains of his beloved
spirituals-“l’m Goin Up to
Heaven and Sit Down,” Tenor
Clay Douglas sang near Hayes’
bier in services at the Ebenezer
Baptist Church in Boston’s
South End.
Hayes, one of the first Black
classicists to win acclaim, died
after a long illness. Douglas
also sang “Round ’Bout de
Mountain.” Dr. Rafe M. Taylor
said that Hayes was a bridge
for all talented Blacks, and he
paved the way for Black singers
like Marian Anderson and Paul
Robeson.
Edward Boatner, a choral
director and composer who
had known Hayes since 1915,
said the great tenor would have
become a great opera singer
had he been permitted to
perform. Hayes was noted not
only for traditional Black
spirituals but for his renditions
of German music.
Walter Leonard,
president-elect of Fisk
University called the senice an
occasion for “a sense of
rejoicing” over Hayes’ career.
Hayes attended Fide and had
assisted the institution’s
Jubilee Singers.
commitment to racial justice
on the battlefields of the civil
rights movement," Rabbi
Hertzberg said.
“I am confident that in his
new post Andrew Young, with
his deep moral sense, his
unbounding energy and his
grasp of the complexities of
world affairs, will stand on the
side of justice for Black Africa,
for Israel and for all people
who seek to live in freedom, in
dignity and in peace.”
“The American Jewish
Congress extends warmest
congratulations to
Representative Young, along
with our heartfelt wishes for
success in his crucially
important post.”
Hayes, who last performed
in 1972, appeared with
Symphony Orchestras in
Boston, New York,
Philadelphia, Detroit, Paris,
Amsterdam, Vienna and Berlin.
He appeared at command
performances for King George
V of England and Queen
Mother Maria Christina of
Spain. He is survived by his
widow, Helen, a daughter,
soprano, Afrika Lambe, and
two granddaughters.
Personnel
Changes Made
In Sheriff’s Dept.
The following changes in
personnel within the
Richmond County Sheriffs
Department are announced by
Sheriff Beck.
Jailer Larry Carter will be
assigned to the Records
Division as Lieutenant in
charge. Lt. R.A. Wylds will be
reduced in rank to Sergeant
and will remain assigned to the
Records Division. Sergeant
A.B. Williamson will be
promoted to the rank of Jailer
in charge of the Richmond
County Jail
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