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The Atlanta Constitution from Atlanta, Georgia • 104

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Atlanta, Georgia
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104
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Mt Mmfiu ionnmf AND CONSTITUTION SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1986. i Line ofricia uraed to riant off attacks fnade by conservatives on political gains TEST Our Apologies 4 but on pg. 26 of our Lechmere Sale circular, the Toshiba AMFM headphone radio (D.) will not- be available in sufficient quantities for this sale due to shipping problems. We are offering a comparable AMFM headphone radio at comparable savings. Also, on Page 6 the prices of the Donviere 1 quart ice cream maker (E.) should be our regular $34.99, Sale $29.68.

The price of the 1 pint Donviere Ice Cream Maker (C.) should be a low Lechmere price of $23.99. I Mfc regret any inconvenience to our customer. S7 lil lUUil MUiilt Uil IN UUH UrrlUC Jo Earl Skaff Writer CALL ANY ItfeCfOTie HEARING AID OFFICE DECATUR GRIFFIN 229-2655 MARIETTA 422-6644 LAWRENCEVILLE 995-1590 EAST POINT 768-6045 ATLANTA 233-3217 CARROLLTON 836-0339 377-8583 DOUGLASVILLE 942-1030 ATHENS A wave of conservatism sweeping the country hat tt ought new attacks on black politi- 31 gains of recent decades, and acks need to fight back, the first (Jack person elected to statewide office in Georgia in modern times s)id Saturday. "This country is returning to 'LECHMERE! no "ymn Ctti3 sleep center) La to 3 CEDDSN3 traditions, and some traditions may be harmful for us," Georgia Court IkmbIi RrihAtt flanham Same Day Delivery TOM YAW TQMOnnOUl 4 IW'U Uic iuaitcuy iiicciiug vi, sue iQcorgia Association of Black Elect-Officials. In a speech that drew a stand- ovation and shouts of assent his audience.

Benham said Premium Quality Benham also said that black' politicians must realize they are in "a new day" in politics as shown by the recent race for the 5th District congressional seat in Atlanta in which two veterans of the civil rights movement, John Lewis and Julian Bond, were pitted against one another. "For black politicians, there was a time when there was an unwritten law: Thou shalt speak no evil about a he said. But recent elections, including the 5th District race, show that has changed, he said. At the same time, politicans once considered to hold seats for life are facing challenges, he said. "Don't fool youself into believing that you are there as long as you want to be," Benham said.

"There are no longer positions that we can have for life. As politicians, you must either produce or get out of the way. It's as simple as that" Benham also said that more blacks should run for state offices in Georgia. "We've gotten some black people in the courthouses," he said. "It's time we put some black folk in the statehouse.

It's time to have a person of a darker hue running for statewide office." In a business session before Benham's speech, members of the organization expressed concerns on topics ranging from, black voter participation to drug abuse to the effect of the state's Quality Basic Education program on local schools. fKingKbd Whtn Purctiasad In 8et yUHat despite increases in the past wmm 1 SEALY BUDGET BEDDING FREkUUM BEOOINa aecaaes in me numoer or holding public office, "the IMitle isn't over. There's a lot of i fitting to be done." Zr Jr1'' called for black politicians Sonly xtm Firm 7 King Koll Xtre Firm TWIN FULL Qumii Kltii Twin 38 58 148 19 ftor-uevelop a new generation of Twin tat saadefs, to establish think tanks of it ia ir. warraniy Pull QtMMtn Klnn SEALY LUXURY FIRM TWIN FULL QUEEN KINO 58 78 168 248 proiesswnais ana use DiacK power for influence. '129 319 jwiy ivPtl 119 299 349 ROZSRT BINHAM: 'Battle isn't over judge says.

attacking the intelligence of members of American minorities, Ben-ham said blacks should stop buying Japanese products such as cars and stereos. "I'm tired sick and tired of us asking someone to apologize to us for something they said or did," Benham said. "Nakasone indicted us. We begged him, the government begged him, to apologize, and finally he gave a half-hearted apology. When somebody tells you you are of low intelligence, you quit driving around in his cars." RIVERIA STARLITE '179 "We re going to have to start letting our money talk for us," said Bfcnham, who was appointed in 1984 fill the term of retiring Judge $1W Complete, Includes Link SDrina EM3ASSY '299 Complete, Includes LinkSDrino Complete, Include Link Sorina uj in i i Jira Pop Up Unit '59 Pop Up Unit 59 PopUp Unit 59 CALL FOR DIRECTIONS SATISFACTION GUARANTEES! King OuMn Prload In ta Trtn PuH priead m.

ptoe. AjCnoia Shulman and was elected to asix-year term on the bench later' Jthat year. Referring to statements in Sep-tforJfejr by Japanese Prime Minister siTiiro Nakasone interpreted as Marietta 952-1701 Sandy Springs 252-2 187 Nqrcross 446-6618 lone Mountain 296-7451 nl lo Uam Van Showy'i Stone SLEEP CENTER FINANCES Up to 36 Mo. to Pay 1000 Instant Credit to qualified buyers 90 Days sams as Cash Atlanta 634-7668 VISA CASH CHFOK sleep center:) So. lakLaka City 361-1345 (WMO Winn Dt.lM Austell man i Wtefli Was The Last Tim i given Quiiiy death penalty oman; niece slain it) revenge, DA says i Anne Cowles Irt Writer ANewton County jury has given roeath sentences to an Austell in Convicted of murdering an 11- lar-Wd girl and her aunt at a rural focery store last March.

The jury deliberated about an lur and a half Friday before find- Melbert Ray Ford 25, guilty i the murders of Martha Chapman latich, 31, and her niece, Lisa sapman. The jury deliberated an lur-before imposing the two death fntences, according to Newton punty District Attorney John Ott. Ford, a former boyfriend of Mrs. Matich, shot the woman in apparent revenge for their break-up, investigators said. The primary mo-trte Jor the shooting of Lisa was Mm Felt This' Seceire? The Black Home Security System tiatrthe youngster knew Ford and cjuli.tiave identified him, Ott said.

Mrs. Matich had just, closed her brother's convenience store and was counting the day's receipts shortly after 10 p.m. on March 6 when gun-fife shattered the front door. Mrs. Matich was able to push a batto'n linked to an Atlanta alarm cimfiafcy moments before she was Lisa was shot in the bathroom of the convenience store and died en route to Georgia Baptist Hospital.

Ott said Lisa's death was an "execu-tin-style slaying. The child was kXled from as close as two to four inches away." In addition to two counts of ntalice murder, Ford was found two counts of felony murder, one count of armed robbery, one count of burglary and one count of possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony. A second suspect in the murder, 19-year-old William Turner of Newtek County, pleaded guilty to armed rqbbejy and was sentenced to 20 yarln prison. Turner waited outside the convenience store while the murders tdpk place, according to Ott As affordable as a color TV, yet virtually An intruder can't get by a protected door or window without confronting a piercing alarm and flashing lights. Even if the intruder destroys the command center or cuts the power lines, the system will continue to operate.

Only you know the secret code which lets you select the protection you desire. The system is so intelligent, false But you don't have to be a genius to install the system yourself. Most components simply plug into existing electrical outlets. And because additional components are available separately, you can design the system to meet your needs and your pocketbook. You'll feel confident about owning a Black Decker Home Security System.

Afterall, it backed by a full two year warranty. For Information: Call 1-800-424-0047 alarms are practically eliminated. Doraville man killed ii head-on collision OUUSICSlDECECER. IDEAS AT WORK." I 'Doraville man was killed Saturday in a head-on traffic collision ofl fain-slickened Roswell Road, and jbe driver of the other car was with drunken driving and vehicular homicide, Atlanta police Bonus: An Outside Siren! JuM buy Black It Dclr a rcufltySytm(9KI5) 1 i HomcSaci bv December 31. 1986 fames Arthur Kine.

40. of 4601 Ta SlwnOffcf P.O.BoiSSS UnloovUle.CT 06087 and we'll tend you an Out' tide Siren at no charge. -AJnhM-lv Pnilrt. IViravillo wag rfosrl lb fet your Outtlde Siren take thete simple i f-ffie scene of the 7:15 a.m. acci-aihf at S975 Roswell Road, police spokesman Kevin Forier said.

King 'visMieading south on Roswell when Oldsmobile Toronado was Start Feeling Secure Again. Pkk up BUck Decker Home Security System at one of theae In stores: Citizens i Handy City K-Mart (Home Care Centers) Multi T. V. 8c Video Sandy Springs Hardware Segall Sons Catalog Showrooms Smith Ace Hardware I I I I I I Endow the UPC symbol cut from the product carton (Model 9105). I.

Include original dated tales receipt Sales receipt cannot be returned. J. Requests must be postmarked no later than January I Si 1987.n -4. Fill in vour name and address below please print or use your return address struck neaa-on dv a car traveling on tKb wrone side of the road. NAME ADDRESS: CITY The driver of the other car, Da ZIP.

STATE; vid Stanley Sheffey, 27, of 5320 Ros- 11 tS A nL 1 i. I. TELEPHONE NUMBER I wii wu, was tiiargeu wua urunK-err ririvinff. vehicular homlrirlp difving too fast for conditions, no Oiler good only in S. A and void where prohibited, laud, or restricted by law Check with local ordinances regarding Outside Siren use.

Resellers nut eligible. Allow 4 weeks for delivery MaII this form only to address listed for most prompt processing. LIMIT ONE OUTSIDE SIREN PER HOME SECURITY SYSTEM (9105). 1 pit oi insurance ana anving witn a I pded license, Forier said. "David Corvette.

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