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Western Carolinian Volume 43 Number 20

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  • PAGE 14/THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN/FEBRUARY 9, 1978 Letter: Supporters' case Dear Readers, Because of the recent letter criticizing support for the Wilmington Ten, it seems necessary to present the case of the supporters. There is no denying that there was trouble in Wilmington. Both blacks and whites were guilty of violence against people and property. This violence was the very reason that Rev. Ben Chavis was sent to Wilmington. The Rev. Eugene Templeton of Gregory Congregational Church had appealed to his superiors in the United Church of Christ to send someone to his city to help him bring about a peaceful settlement to the conflict. Rev. Chavis' experience in the civil rights movement and his dedication to non-violence convinced church VALLEY PHOTO SHOP COLOR PRINT FILM PROCESSING 12 exposure $2.99 20 exposure $4.19 24 exposure $4.79 36 exposure $6.59 293-5373...CULLOWHEE eaders that he was the man for the job. Chavis was sent to Wilmington where he did his utmost to persuade certain blacks to stop their violent actions towards the white community. He also asked the City Council to provide police protection for the blacks encamped in the church, and to declare a curfew . The Council refused to agree to either request. One week later they bowed to pressure from the business community and finally declared a curfew but by that time Mike's Grocery Store had been bombed. Over one year after the trouble in Wilmington, Chavis and the rest of the Ten were arrested for the ftrebombing. The prosecution did not have one shred of physical evidence, their entire case rested on the testimony of three witnesses. One, Alan Hall had confessed to the crime and was promised a short sentence in exchange for his testimony. Another, Jerome Mitchell, was facing a first degree murder charge and a charge of armed robbery. The third, Eric Junious, was only 14 years old. All of these witnesses have since said that they were bribed and/or threatened by the prosecution; that they lied during the trial, and that the Ten are actually innocent. Hall has since changed his story back and forth several times, meaning that we can't ever know whether he told the truth at the original trial or not. During the trial, Hall, who has an IQ of 78, attempted to assault James Ferguson, the lawyer for the defense, once and Chavis twice. According to Hall, chief prosecutor Stroud told him that Chavis has threatened to kill his family. This charge by Stroud is a lie and he refuses to comment on it. On top of this, Rev. Templeton says that Chavis was with him at the time of the bombing. One last bit of fact, the state revealed last year that if the Ten were granted a new trial, they would probably be simply released because the state doesn't have enough evidence to convict them. In America we believe in freedom, liberty, and justice. One of our beliefs is that a man is innocent until proven guilty. The facts show a denial of the civil rights of the Ten, falsified testimony, etc. And the state admits that it cannot prove guilt. For these reasons, we supporters of the Ten demand their immediate release. We only want justice. Respectfully, Richard M. Johnson Robert Cochrane Editorial Counselors for private Carolina Co-ed Summer Camp, mid June to mid August. Only clean cut conservative college students need apply. Camp Pinewood, 1801 Cleveland Rd. Miami Beach, Fla. 33141 con't from page 16. We suggest that the Jackson county board of elections take on a new, less suspicious attitude toward WCU and its students, you could be taking advantage of one of Jackson county's most valuable resources in our student bodv. we also ask that the student registration form be revised in both context and use. Of WCU students, we ask that you decide whether you want to call Jackson county "home," and consider your impact on the future of Jackson county and its other inhabitants. Both sides will benefits from each other if people would simply use their brains rather than their fears to guide them. UC canoe trip If you have no special plans for spring break, join the UC in a beautiful and exciting trip down the Suwannee River. This canoe trip will begin March 26 and will return to Cullowhee on April 2. The trip will begin in the Stephen Foster State Park in the Okeefenokee Swamp and end about 100 miles south in the Suwanee River State Park near Ellaville, Florida. Along the way the Suwannee River provides a habitat for a variety of wildlife ranging from alligators, egrets, blue heron, ibis, numerous species of migratory birds, wildcats, and lots of catfish and bass. The scenery is extremely beautiful along the river with cypress trees, sandy white beaches, crystal clear springs that bubble up in the river. As the climate will be much warmer, there will be excellent opportunities for swimming, sunbathing, and snorkeling. The cost of the trip is $30, which includes transportation, equipment and guides. Further information concerning this trip is available from Violet Watson at the University Center, extension 205.
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The Western Carolinian is Western Carolina University’s student-run newspaper. The paper was published as the Cullowhee Yodel from 1924 to 1931 before changing its name to The Western Carolin...

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