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The charge of misdemeanor drunk driving to which
Nancy Wilson pleaded innocent has in no way affected
her surge of offers either to record, to appear in Miami
and Las Vegas or to accept a movie deal. Plus, her TV
series for CBS is getting closer to pilot form. She will
play a department store buyer.
Donna Summers’ single, Last Dance, has crept up to
fourth on the singles list. So, she will finish out 1978
by doing two new albums instead of one.
We can’t imagine what kind of a deal it could be be
cause they seem to be at opposite ends of the entertain
ment poles, but Redd Foxx and Disney Studios are
talking about a movie starring Redd. Neither source
wants to uncover their discussions.
Diana Ross’ sister, Rita, is slowly climbing up the
ladder even though you don’t hear much about her.
She will soon star on Broadway in a show titled, A
Broadway Musical.
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NATALIE COLE '' GEORGE FOREMAN MILLIE JACKSON
We asked Natalie Cole whether it was true that she
was having a romance with T.L. Her answer: “Right
now, I’m only interested in 5.R.0.” She was referring
to her sold-out stint with Peabody Bryson at Uni
versal’s Amphitheater.
New heavyweight champ Leon Spinks flew down to
look at New Orleans’ Superdome where he’ll fight Ali
in September. He just wanted to get the vibes of the
gigantic structure.
Millie Jackson’s controversial song title, Feelir’
Bitchy (which did wonders for her career), will be a
movie title with Millie doing the behind-the-titles
music.
Peter Finch’s widow, F.letha, has rented a home in
Hollywood and is making all the good parties. She’s a
beautiful woman and bait for the wolves on the town.
Despite all his setbacks, George Foreman retains his
sense of humor. He is now seriously into religion and
Muhammad Ali has also said that he has dedicated his
life to God. Someone asked Foreman what will happen
if the two face each other in the ring, each with a
prayer to God for victory. “The winner,” said
George, “will be the one who hits harder.”
For you wolves among the readers, big stars are
probably the loneliest people on earth. Went to a party
at Liberace’s home and there was Lola Falana leaning
against the wall alone sipping a drink. We discussed
love, sports and politics, had one dance and she finally
found a girl friend to talk to.
Senator Edward Brooke must be feeling better
again. He bought a custom built Mercedes and also
fired his chauffer.
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ALL IN THE F’AMILY - Two newcomers to the CBS Records family, Barry
White and Gladys Knight, were all smiles recently at the annual CBS Records
Convention held in Los Angeles, California. Gladys has signed with Columbia
Records where her already legendary career will continue to flourish. Barry will be
recording on his new label, Unlimited Gold Records, along with the Love Unlimited
Orchestra and Love Unlimited.
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Augusta College President George Christenberry with
center Director C.W. Humins.
Augusta College President
George Christenberry recently
announced the establishment
of a Center for Public Policy at
the college.
The center was established
in cooperation with the
American Enterprise Institute
for public policy research. The
institute, a non-profit, public
service institution in
Washington, D.C., provides
information and research for
government, business, labor
and academic institutions.
The establishment of the
center at Augusta College
initially provides over 500
publications dealing with all
major issues, ano includes
economics, energy, foreign
affairs, government, defense
policy, health, law and
legislation. Also included are
over 70 audi cassettes offering
various dialogues concerning
these issues. These research and
study materials are available to
the students and faculty at the
Warner Robbins denies
discrimination charge
WARNER ROBINS - Mayor
Foy Evans has denied charges
by the local chapter of the
NAACP that there is
discrimination in several
Warner Robins city
departments.
The complaints were voiced
during a City Council meeting
Monday night by NAACP
chapter president Oscar
Thomie.
Thomie acknowleged,
however, that neither he nor
other chapter officials had
verified the complaints. He said
they were made by Black
college, and, as was pointed
out by President Christenberry,
“They will be a valuable
resource for our public officials
and admin-strations, the news
media, an;others requiring
current, in depth research
data.”
With the establishment of
the center, the college library
will be provided all new
publications and audio
cassettes on a continuing basis,
as they are published. There
are a wide variety of other
services, such as television
forums on video cassettes,
offered through the center.
Efforts are underway to bring
these forums on public policy
to the Augusta area.
They include panel
discussions with such well
known authorities as Henry
Kissinger, Senators Patrick
Moynihan, Edward Kennedy,
and S.I. Hayakawa; Social
Philospher Irving Kristol and
Legal Scholar Robert Bork.
citizens during a meeting
Sunday.
Thomie expressed surprise
when informed that Cam
Campbell, vice president of the
local NAACP, had recently
been appointed by Evans to a
post with the Houston County
housing authority.
Evans says the complaints
are without foundation. He
said there are several Black
supervisors in the city’s public
works department and added
that several Black policemen
had been promoted in recent
months.
Medal
to honor
Dr. King
A House banking
subcommittee has approved a
bill that authorizes the U.S.
mint to create a medal
honoring Martin Luther King
Jr.
Under the bill, the mint
would design the medal
honoring the slain civil rights
leader and strike 500.000
copies.
The medals would be
distributed by The Martin
Luther King Jr. Center of
Social Change, which would
reimburse the government and
sell the medals at a profit to
raise funds for memorials to
King.
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for Roots’ sequel
Rosey Grier has been signed
to play a major role in David L.
Wolper’s production, “Roots:
The Next Generations,” the
14-hour continuation of
Alex Haley’s historical family
saga, it was announced by
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Grier plays a Chicago
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and father during the First
World War. He joins previously
announced Bernie Casey,
Dorian Harewood, Irene Cara
in the teleplay written by
Sydney Glass and Ernest Kinoy
for director Charles Dubin.
“Roots: The Next
Generations” is again a David
L. Wolper Production in
association with Warner Bros.
Television with David L.
Wolper as executive producer.
Sorors attend
Boule in Raleigh
Four members of Kappa
Chapter (Augusta) Tau Gamma
Delta Sorority. Inc. attended
the 33rd Boule of the
organization in Raleigh, N.C.
Mrs. Margaret Beard of
Augusta won the Minie
Palmore Award. This award is
given to the soror with the
most outstanding scholastic
achievement. She received a
two year research grant from
U.S. Public Health Support
Service. She has completed all
courses required for the Ph.D.
in Nursing at Texas Women’s
University. She is employed at
the Veterans Administration
Hospital, Linwood Division.
The chapter was represented
by Basileus Magnolia Donahue,
Ist Anti-Basileus Mrs. Abel
Nivens, 2nd Anti-Basileus Mrs.
Deliah Lamkin and National
undergraduate organizer Mrs.
Lucy Williams. More than 600
members represented chapters
throughout the U.S.A.
The speaker, Mrs. Elizabeth
Koontz of the North Carolina
Department of Public
Instruction, spoke at the public
meeting on Wednesday, August
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Mayor Protem, Tarboro, N.C.
ETA Chapter, N.Y.. N.Y.,
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The National Service Project
donations were given to
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Rosey Grier
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and Schomburg Center for
Research in Black Culture in
New York City. Mrs. Norma
Scott, Pi Chapter. Baltimore,
Maryland was elected supreme
basileus of the sorority. Mrs.
Abel Nivens. Kappa Chapter
was elected assistant southern
director.
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