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What we once died for, we take for
granted now. And the sad part about
it, we don’l even use h iu our advan-
tage--thc right to vote. We want our
voice to be heard when it‘s decision
making time, but we do not put the
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people in office who lend their ears
to our concerns.
Ob, but those people, wholivemany
miles from here have awaited a long,
long and very long time for their
right to vote and they are using it
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John Peace Library
San Antonio, Tx. 78285
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African voters an inspiration to us all
now.
The people in African are shouting
for joy because they win bow have a
voice in their country’s government.
They will now control their own
destiny and move forward, progress
as a people, as a nation.
Last week Nelson Mandela was at
a rally in a packed stadium when
gunfire rang out. No one moved-no
one ran for cover--no one was afraid.
Ihey were not going to be denied
any longer. They were steadfast in
their cause for equality and justice--
and the ballot box.
In America not too many years
ago, we were like those Africans of
today. We died for the right to vote-
-we marched in the streets, had sit ins
and showed the world that we were
not satisfied with the way the power
structure had treated us. We wanted
equal rights-our basic right--theright
to vote. A choice tochoose the people
who will lead our country and plot
our course for the future.
But somewhere, somehow, we in
America-the Black Americans,
don’t believe our vote counts. As I
listened to the Tom Joyner Morning
Show on KSJL, the other day, young
Blacks from across the country told
how ihey don’t vote
Ihey said their vole does not count,
that there’s no one to vote for and
other excuses. Those in the military
who called in, told how important it
was to vote and be counted. But one
Black man said, ‘T did not vote be-
fore, but because those people in
African are now allowed to vote, that
I will begin to vote." And he said he
will not let an election go by and not
vote.
The younger generation must
change their way of thinking about
voting. If you do not vote, those in
power will do whatever they please
and not cater to you, but instead to
those who vote. We are as strong as
our voting power, locally, in the state
and nation.
Don’t take for granted what so
many Americans have died for . Don’t
take for granted what so many Afri-
cans have died for-the right to vote.
Just think,a whole nation of people
are voting for the very first time. It
may not seem like much to you, but
just a few years ago, Nelson Mandela
and the others who were put in prison
for this right to vote along with other
acts of freedom
The next time an election comes, if
we don’t think of our own people
who suffered for this right, just think
of our brothers and sisters in Africa
who died and go to the polls. In order
to make a difference, we must put
forth some effort.
tonio Register
San Antonio's Leading Community Newspaper for Right, Justice, Equality, and Community Progress Since 1931
Thursday, April 28,1994
Vol. 62/51
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Thieves rifle carjacking victim's pockets
Argument over parking
leads to deth of elderly man
James Carter
An argument over parking led to
the shooting death of an elderly East
side man last Wednesday.
James Carter, 71, of the 4100
block of East Houston was shot once
in the head by a 38 year old man who
was seriously wounded during the
confrontation.
Police said Jack Perryman was shot
in the side and shoulder by Carter.
Police were told the men, who lived
*n the same complex, had argued
ov ;r a parking space when Carter
allegedly said, “well. I’ll fix this.”
Carter went inside of his apartment
and returned with a .38 caliber pistol
and began firing at Perryman. With
the help of his girlfriend, Perryman
wrestled the gun away for the elderly
man and shot him once in the head.
Perryman was rushed to Brooke
Army Medical Center for treatment
Funeral services for Carter were
held Monday at the Greater Evange-
, * Temple with Elder C. W. Stew-
ard officiating.
Carter was bom to Georgia and
Sam Carter in San Saba, Texas. He
was preceded in death by his wife,
Veola, and his only son, Robert.
He is survived by one sister, Jessie
Hicks and other relatives.
Interment was in Meadowlawn
Memorial Park. Arrangements by
Hardy’s Mortuary.
Witnesses say man pulled
from car, stabbed and
beaten
An angry Rev. S. Clifton Byrd emphatically declares that Le Semana
Alegre’s "gotta go!" at Monday night's Town Hall meeting photo by Ferrero
Eastside activists say they
want Le Semana out
Councilwoman McClendon listens attentively to a constituent at Monday
night’s Town Hall meeting. City officials participating included Travis
Bishop, Police Chief Gibson, and officials from Public Works, Code
Compliance and the Metropolitan Planning Organization. Photo by Ferrero
Black deputy chief "will
happen," McClendon says
"It's gonna happen," an enthusiastic
Councilwoman Ruth McClendon
saidafteraheatedTown Hallmeeting
Monday night. The District 2
Councilwoman was responding to
questions regarding the appointment
of a Black deputy police chief.
However, Police Chief Gibson told
the Register Wednesday afternoon
through a spokesperson that he did
not commit to naming a B lack deputy
chief.
The issue of naming a Black deputy
chief was one of several hot topics
fielded by McClendon Monday night
as she met with her constituents to
discuss their concerns in District 2.
Constituents also expressed their
concerns about the Alamodome Dirt,
the excessive noise levels of La
Semana Alegre, and Fratt Road's
flooding problems.
Thieves rilled the pockets of a
dying man early Wednesday as he
lay in the 900 block of East Crockett
Street; a victim of a carjacking.
Gerald Howard, Jr. 22 of the 9300
block of I .aurel Grove suffered about
10 puncture wounds to the head and
chest.
Residents in the area said they heard
several shots and saw men pulling
the victim out ol the car and begin
stabbing and beating him with rocks.
The robbers made off with his car.
Police found the vehicles a few
blocks away in the 1(X) block of
Shadrack. It had been ransacked.
When police arrived at the murder
scene they saw several men going
through the victim’s pockets and
they ran as police approached.
“When an officer arrived, there
were some people going through his
pockets and they all scattered,” po-
lice said “Three or lour men were
seen running away.”
Ihe victim was attacked again by
thieves, who, instead of aiding him,
robbed him of his valuables.
Ihe victim's wallet was found
several feet away Jt had been at-
tached to the man s pants by a chain,
but it had been cut. Ihe contents of
die wallet was scattered over the
street. After gathering the papers,
police were able to identify ihe man
No arrests had been made in the
case, but die area is in a high risk
zone were crime and violence are
commonplace.
Eastside activists and Councilwoman
Ruth McClendon were united in their
stand that the Jaycee’s Le Semana
Alegre must go.
Councilwoman McClendon, who
fives within a free miles of the
Coliseum where Le Semana took place
for the past several days, said that she
threatened the Jaynes with a
restraining order in an attempt to do
something about the extremely loud
noise.
”1 see no kind of solution,"
McClendon said. "If they cannot put
the music inside, we’re going to have
to do whatever we can to get Le
Semana out of the Eastside."
"They gotta go! We want them off
theEastSide" Rev. Clifton Byrd, who
has been one of the most vocal critics
of Le Semana said at one point in the
meeting.
There will be a meeting at First
•Providence Baptist Church at 3 p. m.
"Saturday to discuss the issue of Le
Semana’s noise" The church is located
at 1014 Clark Avenue.
■ Wait is over, here’s
Johnny Taylor
The legendary Johnny Taylor will
perfonn here in conceit Sunday, June
5. Taylor, who is a favorite among
local blues fans, especially women,
will perform at 8 p. m. at the Conven-
tion Center South Banquet Hall. The
show will be dedicated to the memory
of the legendary Eastwood Country
Club, which Taylor played in his ear-
lier days. Richard Stevenson of Ce-
lebrity News said that reserved tables
will go on sale this Friday, and the
event will be a BYOB affair. For
more information, call 59*1-9107.
City officials arc still maintaining
that the Dome dirt is not hazardous
to the health of individuals living in
the area.
"All the test we’ve run on the dirt
shows that it is not hazardous to
health," John German of the
Metropolitan Planning Organization
told the approximately 80 people in
attendance. The dirt, he said, "is no
more dangerous than the chemicals
in your garbage." He said that the
dirt is being moved, with 90% of the
on-site stockpiled dirt going to the
Coval Gardens landfill which, he
said, is designed especially for this
type of dirt.
When asked about the City's
position on those who are responsible
for the contaminated soil situation,
McClendon responded that the City
position was that it would sue those
persons responsible.
Meanwhile State Rep. Karyne
Conley is pursuing a federal
investigation into the dirt and has
repeated that someone will be going
to jail once the investigation is
complete.
McClendon says she has been
meeting with Police Chief Gibson
and City Manager Alex Briseno to
assure a Black deputy chief on the
police force when the next vacancy
for the position arises. Among those
attending the meeting Monday night
was Sgt. Eddie Pinchback who said
Man’s body found in field, no arrests made
he had applied for the Deputy Chief
position, but had not been called for
an interview.
However, he indicated that he felt
it was a long shot for a Sgt. to move
up to the Deputy Chief position ahead
of a captain. Currently, the SAPD
only has two Black captains, Capt.
James Robinson and Capt. Jerry
Pittman, who was recently promoted.
It is anticipated that a deputy chief
position will open up before fall.
Funeral services were held Mon-
day for Maceo James at Mt. Gilead
Baptist Church with Rev. Robert
Forte officiating.
James was shot to death Friday in
the 1000 block of Dawson Street.
Police were summoned after gun
shots were reported. When officers
arrived, they found James in a lot
and no one else was around.
There have been no arrests in the
case.
He was bom to Evans Ray James,
Jr. and Paulette James. He attended
school in San Antonio.
He is survived by his parents; sis-
ters, Cassandra James and Shawana
James Wilkins; brother, Jacob
Henderson; daughter, Arel Mariah
Ochoa; grandparents, other relatives.
Interment was in LaVemia Cem-
etery. Arrangements by the Ander-
son Funeral Hone.
Foots maintains nis cool as ne surveys me damage uuuc u» ui» *.«u vy
goer who plowed into several cars at Midtown last week.
Photo by Ferrero
celebrated her 100th birthday last week with her children, family, and
friends. Photo by Ferrero
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