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I I I Vol. 10 No. fobruory 2.2,1975 2 25 Cents News Briefs Good News Wayne C. Thompson, a popular Real-tist in town has decided to join Mayor Maynard Jack-son on his "get ready for harder times" weight losing program. Bad News Councilman James Bond has joined forceswith councilman Richard Guthman in an effort to limit the powers of Public Safety Com-" missioner Reginald Eaves over promotions within the police department.

Morris Brown College honored by the National Park Service by listing Stone Hall, as a National Historic Landmark. Built in 1882, Stone Hall, later named "Fountain Hall" is the 25th building to have such honors in the State of Georgia. Stone Hall was one' of the original buildings of Atlanta University. Morris Brown College has occupied the site since 1932, People are reported drinking more liquor. Mr.

Mar-shell Slack, manager of the La Carrousel Lounge reports that one effect of inflation is that people are "consuming more alcohol. Bar business is busier than ever," he says. Mayor Jackson and Governor George Busbee joined -forces to. call for the development of the south side of Atlanta. The two leaders have expressed a desire to see Atlanta develop as an all around city.

i in all locations mat navepotential. The can tor cooperation- came at the Central Atlanta Progress Annual Meet- ing of Atlanta Businessmen. Atlanta's homicide rate dropped in 1974, Commissioner of Public. Reginald Eaves, said last weeV There were 15 fewer murders in 1974 than in 1973. Southern Rural Action (SRA) is developing its fourth brickcrete factory on Johns Island SC under the supervision of Fred Stokes and Marion Mitchell.

Dr. Randolph Blarkwell is Director and founder of SRA. H.D. Dodson said "there should be serious consideration of the federal government taking over the operations of all utilities companies rates have doubled amj there is no need for it If private business can't operate the. service so that people can benefit, it should be taken away from them and the federal government should run it, at least until the economy gels back on a sound basis." Rep.

Bobby Hill of Savannah was soundly defeated in his efforts to get a para -mutual gambling in Georgia. The bill that would have allowed betting on horses and dogs was soundly defeated by a vote of 133-37. Texas Sen. Lloyd Bentsen joins presidential race claiming "strong Bentsen is the fifth democrat to formally declare his candidacy for the 1976 election. The others are former Gov.

Jimmy Carter of Gav Sen. Henry Jackson of Washington, Rep. Morris K. Udall of Arizona, and former Oklahoma Sen. Fred Harris, Alabama Gov.

George Wallace is expected to announce soon. Food Stamp Price Freezes, President G. Ford announced that he will allow a bill which freezes the price of food stamps through 1975 at the present prices. About 17 million food stamp recipients would be affected. Councilman James Bond hides behind brother's coat tail at EOA meeting.

Councilman Bond was called on the carpet by members of the Nash Washington Neighborhood Advisory Council to explain his vote against giving EOA $112,000 to continue its programs. Bond explained that he did not like the procedures of giving the money, and then introduced his very well liked brother, Sen Julian Bond, who gave a rising speech-which got his much troubled brother off the hook. Councilman Bond is reported having trouble relating to his constituent in his district. He is the only councilman that has not organized his district for citizens input into the city's Community Development plan. Bob Waymer I VVs SJk I ll i fcdbac fir I I -f I I II i I I I rmvmml 1 I I 1 4 in ,,,1 I llvL Sitting Prty I A Black and beautiful model Jackie Banks does much to enhance the cars being shown at the 67th I Annual Chicago Auto Show.

The seating Carousel she rides is a "first" for the world's largest i I new car showroom. i).