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®’ p ■Xrinii-Sli'uirw THE PEOPLE’S PAPER Vol. 1 ’ ww>li * i y< ■ 'U\\ Rev. Stokes Joins News-Review Staff Reverend J.L. Stokes has recently joined the NEWS-REVIEW staff as a sales representative. Stokes is Pastor of the Summerville Baptist Church in Augusta and the Brown Grove Baptist Church of Keysville, Ga. He attended Fort Valley IKfc <> W, / Jss RV E ’. urHI ■< x ih ■ |U WU - Wgfe ‘ < the telephone is for representative bill ALEXANDER, but the question is, which one? it presents a problem for Representatives W.M. “Bill” Alexander “left", a real estate man who represents Atlanta's 96th district, and William H. “Bill” Alexander, an attorney who represents Atlanta's lOSth district. The two districts adjoin in Southwest Atlanta, adding to the inevitable problems brought on by the similarity of their names. (PRN) Double Billing Presents Problems ATLANTA (PRN) - The Georgia House of Representatives, accustomed to dealing with hundreds of bills each year, is having a unique problem with two of them. Both are named Alexander, and therein lies the trouble. William H. Alexander, a black attorney, represents Atlanta’s 108th district. W.M. Alexander, a white real estate man, represents Atlanta’s 96th district. On the surface, that would seem to cause only a minimum of confusion. One might guess there would be an occasional missent letter and perhaps a few errant telephone calls at most. But, that’s only the surface. What complicates the problems is that the two districts adjoin each other in southwest Atlanta. Furthermore, a number of people in Representative William H. Alexander’s district have been moving into Representative W.M. Alexander’s district. And, when you toss in the fact that just plain “Bill” is a lot easier to remember than “William H.” or “W.M.”, the situation becomes confusing indeed. W.M. explained that the first real problem arose early in the last session when William H. introduced a number of technical legal bills State College for two years and took additional extension courses in counseling at Fort Valley. He is married to the former Laura Stanley. They have three children - Donald, Anita, and Tyrone. and a weekly newspaper editor assumed V' M. had done the introducing. “He praised me for introducing all these bills in the first week of the session as a freshman legislator and listed all these very technical legal bills,” W.M. continued. “People that knew me knew that I didn’t have enough sense to introduce that type of bill, so we got quite a few laughs out of that”, he added. William H. said a more recent incident involved the Atlanta Board of Education, when W.M. made several rather strong statements and many of his (William H.'s) constituents wondered why he was taking such a position. Both said there has been more than normal confusion over mail, and even photographs. Because the two are of different races, it does seem that photographs wouldn’t be a problem. “Well,” explained W.M., “the photographer for the Legislature sent some of his pictures to me and some of mine to him.” “We were able to tell them apart,” he added dryly. Neither, however, has considered changing his name. •William H. said when he first ran for office he decided to use the slightly formal William H. with the idea that a 930 Gwinnett St. SHERIFF CANDIDATES SPEAK TO BLACK CITIZENS Candidates for sheriff spoke to a group of concerned Black citizens Monday at the Saint Mary’s Parish House in an effort to garner support in their bid for the county’s highest law enforcement office. Bill Anderson, who characterized himself as “the youngest, most experienced and most qualified candidate in the race,” promised “fair impartial police promotion based on oral and written examination regardless of color.” He said that he’d _ , tii ''' rii I a £ New Leader Os League NEW YORK (UPI) - Vernon E. Jordan Jr., an Atlanta attorney and executive director of the United Negro College Fund, was named Tuesday to succeed the late Whitney M. Young Jr., as executive director of the National Urban League. Jordan, 35, had become head of the U.N.C.F. only 17 months ago. His selection to head the Urban League was announced by James A. Linen, president of the league, in a news conference at the Time-Life Building. Young drowned in Lagos, Nigeria, on March 11. In accepting his new appointment, which will take effect Jan. 1, 1972, Jordan said, “I accept (the position)... out of a deep sense of duty and responsibility to use whatever talents and abilities I have to help black people in America achieve their rightful and just place in this society and to help white America to understand that democracy, justice and equality are not reserved for white folk.” common name like Bill Alexander might pop up elsewhere in politics. W.M.. on the other hand, has used those initials with “Bill” in parenthesis for years, preferring that to the longer “William”. W.M. added that he held firm on his version even when his friends advised him to use something as close to “William H.” as possible in his first political campaign last year. So, the two Bill Alexander’s will continue to serve their constituents as best as possible, despite the confusion, each always hoping his name-alike doesn’t do anything to embarrass him too badly. One note of caution: Don’t ask either one the philosophical question, “What’s in a name?” You’re liable to get a long, sorrowful answer. Augusta Ga Phone 722-4555 institute courses in human relations and fight against drug abuse. Anderson said he would be partial in one respect. Two Blacks would be promoted to investigators. “They are needed”, he said. Daniel Cross a former military policeman for seventeen years said that when he becomes sheriff each patrol car will become a drug referral center. He also expressed concern over police brutality, courtesy on the part of desk "Adult Development and Aging Course" •I I1 I lIV* IJB a 'J—Wo WBm /y Left to right: Reverend James C. Gardner. Doctor Robert Wra\. Mrs. Channie B. Anderson, Doctor George Jones and Mrs. Reaby Gardner. Last month was Senior Citizen’s Month, nationally. However, long before that time, a group of local ministers and key church members, concerned about the problems of the elderly, had been meeting each Wednesday evening at Paine College in a gerontology course “Adult Development and Aging.” This non-credit community course concentrated on the social, psychological, economic and physiological aspects of aging. It’s purpose was to provide basic information on the role of the church concerning the aging processes and the problems and needs of aged persons. The course provided information on the use of community resources and facilities and emphasized how pastors can minister effectively to the aged. The six week program directed by Dr. George E. Jones was sponsored through the Georgia Center for Continuing Education, University of Georgia. During the six week period, the twenty-five enrollees met for a three hour session each Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Sessions centered around a typical course outline which included the following topics: Psychology of Aging Sociology of Aging - Biological Aspects of Aging - Economics of Aging - Community Resources for the aged and the role of the church in ministering to the incapacitated aged. Course leaders were: Dr. George Jones, clerks and more training for policemen. George Johnson, Jr., a twelve year veteran of the military police, said he is offering himself as a candidate who is “not politically controlled.” He served warning on what he called hypocrites who “for a few more dollars would endorse the devil.” Commenting on the drug problem Johnson said that the •sheriff knows where the drug supply is coming from and could put a stop to it. Johnson Associate Professor of Psychology, Paine College; Mr. William Candley, Instructor of Sociology, Paine College; Dr. James Butler, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Medical College of Georgia; the Reverend Gene R. Dean, Pastor, William’s Memorial CME Church; Dr. Eugene Pierce, Professor of Economics, Augusta College and Dr, Robert P. Wray, Chairman, Council on Gerontology, University of Georgia. For sometime, Senior Citizens have been overlooked in our society which places tremendous emphasis on youth and young adulthood. The U.S. education system especially focuses primarily on educating the young. In a recent report of the Task Force Committee of the White House Conference on Aging, it was stated that the educational system should be extended to include the needs of older adults concerning the constructive use of time during retirement from regular employment. The report pointed out that education for older adults should be in response to their needs and range from retiring from employment to the filling of leisure time with cultural studies. The Task Force Report also stressed that education as related to older adults should include knowledge for the general public on the processes of aging, the needs of older persons and how these needs should be met by the aged themselves, their families and their communities. said he would put a stop to it. Tebow a twenty year veteran in the sheriffs department said he plans “to be fair with everyone no matter who he is or where he comes from.” Tebow said he challenges anyone to say that he has not treated everyone as a human being ought to be treated. Tebow called for “law enforcement with compassion.” N. Francis Widener who has served for eight years as a USO Honors Graduates With Dance On June 19th and 20th the Gwinnett Street Branch of the Augusta USO will honor its ’7l This local gerontology course conducted jointly by area colleges and churches is a beginning toward implementing some of the suggestions of this report. At the state level, Governor Carter’s Advisory Committee on the White House Conference on Aging met last month in Atlanta where “The Role of the Retiree” and “Impediments to the Aging Poor,” were discussed. In November, the 1971 White House Conference on Aging will be held in Washington, D.C. Dr. George E. Jones along with other Georgia faculty members have been asked to serve on Georgia’s Special Committee on Education for this Conference. This years Augusta Area gerontology class is over, but local efforts to improve the status of the elderly are just beginning. As a member of the Task Force, Dr. Jones is responsible for organizing a committee of local citizens interested in working on a continuous project of education and improvemnt of life for senior citizens of the Augusta area. Interested persons may contact Dr. Jones at Paine College - 722-4471 Ext. 244. June 17, 1971 No. 13 county commissioner said there is a need to get out and talk to the people, consult with authorities, run the Department on a high plane and make every dollar count. “Most people know where the Wideners stand”, he declared. Former police captain A.B. Williamson said he would strive to make the Richmond County Sheriff Department the most efficient in the Southeast. He said he would end all discrimination and segregation in personnel, riding partners and promotions. Blacks and whites would be treated equally in all areas, he said. The candidates were asked how they would have handled graduates with a weekend of festivities. On June the 19th, the Junior Volunteer Council will host a dance entitled ’7l Graduates Dance’, at this function during intermission those Junior Volunteers who graduated will be recognized. Then on Sunday, June 20th, a ’7l Graduates Tea’ will be given at 4:00 p.m. The speaker for this occasion will be Mrs. Ann Brown, wife of Dr. Allen N. Brown, a local physician. Mrs. Brown is a member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. A former registered nurse, Mrs. Brown is the mother of seven children, five boys and two girls. Mrs. Brown is an active civic worker and a member of The League of Women Voters. Gwinnett Street USO staff along with its director, Mrs. C.L. Gardner decided to sponsor these activities for its graduates because so many of the Junior Volunteers graduate from some form of higher education each year. Also at this time of year a number of high school graduates join the Junior Volunteer Council before entering college or technical school. The United Service Organization, as a whole, sponsors and promotes all types of higher education among its members and volunteers. So, in the true USO spirit, Gwinnett Street USO has declared this weekend ‘7l Graduates Weekend’ and have made plans to honor them accordingly. differently the civil disturbances of May 11, 1970. Anderson said that the National Guard should not be turned loose on people; it should protect them instead. “We responded well but it could have been handled better.” Cross said he would have handled discrepancies prior to the riot. He said that “there would be no need for troops from the National Guard if there is proper rapport with the people in the community.” Johnson said he would not order his men to shoot “except to protect lives,” “People were shot last year who were not trying to kill anyone”, he said. Widener said that “when anyone takes the law into his own hands so me tiring has to be done about it.” Williamson said that based on information from informers he would have requested that the National Guard stand by while he called in local leaders. Tebow did not comment on the question. MEN’S DAY SPEAKER Antioch Baptist Church will hold its annual Men’s Day Program on Sunday June 20 during the 11:00 service. The speaker for the occasion will be Mallory K. Millender, a Paine College instructor. Millender is also a moderator on “The Voice of the People”, a talk show heard on radio station W.T.H.8.; and the editor-publisher of the NEWS-REVIEW. r I MAKES SERGEANT One of the first blacks ever hired by the Augusta Police Department was selected for the rank of sergeant out of a field of 14 applicants Tuesday by the Civil Service Commission. E.J. Oliver, 56, the only one of the original black officers still with the department, received his third gold stripe Tuesday after serving more than 20 years with the APD. COMMUNITY ACTION The Community Action Committee will hold its next meeting on Monday, June 21 at the Community Action Office, 1325 Greene Street. According to John Smith, chairman, the meeting will begin at 8 pan. and will be highlighted by a review of the Urban League Report, to be given by Dr. I.E. Washington and W.T. Ashmore, Jr. The public is invited to attend.