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PAGE 4 • THE MUSKOGEE-OKMULGEE OKLAHOMA EAGLE • Thursday, October 10,1991
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10,1991
VOLUME 19, NUMBER 24
USPS 520-390
PRICE 20c
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Sanctions continue
against South Africa
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Disregarding his
personal safety, Miller
continued to fight until
he was ordered to leave
the bridge — blacks
were not permitted to
engage in combat....”
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localities to adopt sanctions — anti apartheid activists, black Americans,
church leaders and others — have said President Bush's action was premature.
These factors arc documented in A Guide to American Slate and Local Laws
lumbus Borden's administrative
headquarters.
The largest black fund raising or-
latcr when he was killed in combat, it wasn 't until 1989 that a memorial at Pearl
Harbor - Miller Family Park - was erected in his honor.
Scott commended the Navy for naming the park, a 56-unit housing area, in
But the very best thing a houseguest can do is to truly have a good time. That
is the ultimate compliment to one's husks.
the last several years.
Such laws effectively ask companies to sever their investment links — and
often other business links — to South Africa to gain eligibility for lucrauve
local contracts. Thus, while the repeal of federal sanctions is a necessary
condition for U.S. companies to reinvest there, few companies are willing to
forfeit state and municipal contracts to do so.
Political Fallout
The Bush Administration has encouraged state and local governments to
follow its lead, but so far, that prospect does not look promising.
In response to Bush’s action, several political groups, including the mayors
of New York and Los Angeles, the U.S. Conference of Mayors, the Governor
of Massachusetts and the bipartisan National Conference of Stale Legislatures,
Honolulu, Hi. The date: December?, 1941. The place:
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The casualties: 2,403 servicemen
and crewmen.
Among the heroes emerging from the Japanese attack
was Doric Miller, a black mess attendant, and as the
nation prepares for the 50th commemoration of Pearl
Harbor, on Dec. 7, Miller's heroics will not go unno-
ticed.
“Little attention to Miller'sachicvcmcnts and those of
other black Americans has been given,” said Mary Shy
Scott of Atlanta, Ga., and international president of
Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA).
The placement of a memorial to Miller during a 10
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vale, historically black colleges and million for higher education Borden aging and industrial products with
ganization in the United States, the universities. Since itsfunding in 1944, Inc. is aworldwide producer offoods'.
the UNCF has raised more than $700 non-food consumer products, pack-
hours on the telephone, even if it is a local call, can be annoyance and an
inconvenience, and it is rude.
If you are visiting for several days, arrange to take your hosts to dinner tn a
when invited, and if your hosts does not specify the length of the visit then it really nice place, or to a movie they ve mentioned. And disappear for a while
becomes your first obligation to state your arrival and departure times. And each day. (hosts need some lime to themselves, away from the continual
stick to it like glue. presence of guests). Take a long walk; go to the altemoon movies; go to your
Once there, offer to help about the house, but do not insist. At any rate, make room for a long rest for you. too, can become fatigued. Il is not altogether easy
the bed and tidy the room before you leave for breakfast. It is best to assume to be a guest in another home.
that your hosts are sticklers for neatness, soc lean up after your self. Plan to take
enough clothing items, so that washing becomes unnecessary.
CELES (r) and ANITA KING (c) greet U.S. Secretary of HUD, Jack
Kemp (I) at a recent reception held in Los Angeles, Calif. Kemp was born
'and raised in Los Angeles and went on to successful careers in professional
football and politics.
completes doctoral study
Charles T. Ledbetter of Ni-
tro, W.V., formerly of Musko-
gee, executive assistant to the
presidentat West Virginia State
College, recently received the
Doctor of Philosophy degree in
higher education administration
at Kent Stale University.
A retired lieutenant colonel
from the U.S. Army with 20
years of service, Dr. Ledbetter
has been associated with West
Virginia State College for sev-
eral years.
Dr. Ledbetter was professor
and chair of the Military Sci-
ence DcpartmentatthcCollege
from 1979-83 and then served
as vice president for Student
Affairs until 1988 when President Hazo W. Carter Jr. appointed him as
his executive assistant.
A Manual Training High School graduate, he was commissioned a
second lieutenant upon receiving his bachelor's degree in sociology
from Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Missouri. He later earned a
master’s degree in public administration from Golden Gate University in
San Francisco, Calit.
In 1976, he was selected by the U. S. Jaycecs as oncof the Outstanding
Young Men of America. He also is the recipient of the Job Corps
community service award; INROADS community service award; and
the City of South Charleston community service award. He was regional
runner-up in 1975 for the Leo A. Codd award as the outstanding ROTC
instructor in the nauon.
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Editor’s Note: In memory of Harry Hodges, who with Amanda, co-
have announced they intend to maintain sanctions to keep pressure on Pretona. authored “Issues and Answers of Two Minds," The Muskogee Eagle will
* Most U.S. anti-apartheid activists lake their cues on sanctions and U.S. reprint some of his favorite columns. We think his devoted readers will be
investment in South Africa from the Afncan National Congress, and sanctions pleased.
at the state and local level could fall away quickly if Nelson Mandela and the
rest of the ANC leadership call for lifting of internal sanctions the report says.
NEW UNCF CEO William Gray ill, former U.S. Representative brings visibility to Campaign 2000: (l-r are)
for more than 30 years and is the Joseph D. Williams, chairman of UNCF’s board of directors; Hugh Cullman, national chairman of Campaign
ofSouthAfrica, a recently released report by (IRRC), an independent, not-for- largest corporate contributor in Co- 2000; William H. Gray HI; and Dr. Haywood L. Strickland, vice president and national director of UNCF’s
profit corporation providing impartial analysis on business and public policy lumbus Borden’s administrative Campaign 2000.
issues for over 400 of the nation’s top institutional investors.
Effect on Business
• According to the IRRC guide, state and local anti-apartheid laws were a
major factor in persuading U.S. companies to disin vest from South Africa over UNCF provides support for 41 pn-
Issues and Answers of Two Minds
“How to be a
Harry: I have some reservations about being a houseguest in the home of
Inanattempttoapplymorepressure, AssistantSecrctaryofStaiefor African friends, relatives or acquaintances. There is that slight feeling that 1 might
Affairs Herman J. Cohen said the Justice Department would be “looking into somehow cause the family to break its routine, or that 1 might cause some little
the legal implications of states and local governments carrying out their own inconvenience. I prefer to check into a hotel and visit from there. However,
foreign policy with respect to South Africa,” and suggest it might bring a test when I have been a houseguest, the hosts and hostesses have spared no effort
case against an insutution that docs not comply with the administration's to make me comfortable.
request. One home in which I was a guest I noticed that the house was kept quiet in
Administration critics say local governments are only exercising their rights the mornings, until they were sure that 1 was up. This quiet lime meant that the
marketplace actors and therefore, they assert, local anti-apartheid laws do 10-year-old son was not allowed to enjoy the Saturday morning TV cartoons.
I wonder how he felt about this!
] When I am a guest in a home, 1 like for the family to follow its non nal routine,
and allow me to fall into it. 1 would much rather for my hostess to tell me their
breakfast hour, rather than hold breakfast until I am up and about. My most
enjoyable visits were those in which 1 was allowed to lake part in the Bow of
events in the home, with no special treatment accorded me
Briefly stated, I feel that a houseguest should require as little extra effort as
possible, and the stay should not be too long. Upon leaving, the guest should
present and appropriate gift to the hostess. Upon reluming home, a note should Harry and Amanda
be sent.
These were the ideas written by the late Hany Hodges. Don't make yourself loo much at home, despite your hosts' invitation to do
Amanda: Being a houseguest where you feel truly welcome is one of the so. That roast beef in the refrigerator might be the evenings meal; talking for
many joys of living. Personally, 1 like having a fuss made over me...it is
pleasant to note little extras made just for me.
But being a houseguest does carry certain social obligations; be a guest only
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Memorial to black World War II hero a beginning
But the Congressional Medal of Hon>>', the nation's
highest military award for bravery, sti)' ha. not been
conferred on Miller, who, during the atta. 1 on the USS
Virginia, left the safely of the mess hall, assi.led his
mortally wounded commanding officer to safety, and
then returned to the bridge, where he opened fire on
attacking aircraft, bringing down four Japanese planes.
Disregarding his personal safely, Miller continued to
Tight until he was ordered to leave the bridge — blacks
were not permitted to engage in combat.
Such bravery deserves the Medal of Honor, Scott said,
and AKA has joined former Rep. Joseph J. DioGuardi
(R-N.Y.) in calling for the waiving of the five-year
a.m. ceremony Oct. 11 will mark the beginning of an AKA campaign called limitation statute and the awarding of the Medal of Honor to Miller posthu-
“Black Faces in Public Places”, that will increase the number of African- mously.
American images in public parks and buildings throughout the nation. The legislation was first introduced in 1987 by Rep. Dioguardi and former
"We didn’t want this tribute to be overshadowed by the hoopla as his Rep. Mickey Leland (D-Tcxas), with co-sponsorship by more than 100
(Miller’s) heroics have been for 48 years,” Scott said. members of Congress.
Although Miller was awarded the Navy Cross for his “extraordinary If the call is heeded. Miller will become the first black to receive the Medal
devotion and valor" and a warship was commissioned in his honor two years of Honor for service in World War 11.
Maybe the bronze plaque, which will be mounted on a 5' pedestal just inside
the fence Line of the Miller Family Park, not only will be a beginning for
AKA's “Black Faces in Public Places” campaign, but it also will be the
honor of Miller. “The Navy has taken a step forward in correcting this beginning of the nation giving appropriate, past due honors to Miller and other
oversight, and we salute the individuals behind this honor,” she said. black American giants.
UNCF President accepts donation
The United Negro College Fund
recently announced that Borden Inc.
Columbus, Ohio, will contribute
$500,000 to the UNCF over the next
three years for general operating sup-
port and for its Campaign 2000: An
Investment in America’s Future.
William H. Gray III, newly elected
president and Chief Executive Offi-
cer of the UNCF made the announce-
ment, saying: “Borden’s contribution
is the first UNCF grant received since
I took office earlier this month. I am
pleased to accept this contribution
Slate and local laws are providing a substantial burner to the reentry of U.S. and to acknowledge Burden for its
businesses to South Africa according to the Investor Responsibility Research long-standing support.” Former Con-
Center Inc. gressman Gray was Majority Whip
In the weeks since the Bush Administration lifted most U.S. federal and the third-ranking Democrat in the
sanctions against South Africa, all 143 state and local laws that restrict House, representing Pennsylvania for
businesses or investment lies to South Africa remain in place the Washington 12 years.
based groups said. The grant is only the second of this
Unlike federal sanctions, most state, city and count anti-apartheid laws have size in the history of the Borden Foun-
critena for termination. The leadership of the coalitions that convinced dauon, said RJ. Ventres, Chairman
and Chief Executive of Borden.
Borden has supported the UNCF
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