Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 10 October 1987 — Page 3

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Still Searching foranswers

Indeed this has been a very busy weekend for me as I have been trying to find out bits and pieces of news for you, my readership. I talked with Judge James Payne, who is in charge of the Marion County Juvenile Center, the scene of the shooting of 16-year-old Michael Taylor Jr. a few weeks ago. I was wondering why no one was monitoring the camera that surveys the parking area where young Taylor was shot. “No one was there at the time of the shooting,” said Judge Payne, “so no one was able to see anything and I am sorry about that, but my main concern is what goes on inside the Juvenile Center and not what happens on the outside. I feel very concerned about the death of Michael because he was one of our kids.” Judge Payne told me that a reminder has been posted on the bulletin board seeking any information that any employee might have concerning the shooting. I am sure that if anyone has any information on the shooting they will come forth. Superintendent Damon Ellison and Assistant Superintendent Paul Mullin are also seeking any information on what happened on the grounds that September afternoon. If anything comes from the center I will let you know. *#* I have to at this time make an apology about black folk not making an effort to support some of its obligations because the gathering of people that showed at police headquarters Saturday morning showed me that blacks do have a tendency to get out when the occasion arises. I was as proud as a peacock to see more than 800 make this gallant march in support of what we have no answers for, but will be getting soon concerning the death of Michael Taylor Jr. Again I say thanks to the black community for your undying support and lets get

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on with the business of finding some answers. • •• Still relating to the Taylor shooting, among the demands being sought by concerned citizens are: that a special review board made up of citizens be established; that the officers in charge of the arrest and transportation be suspended, until the probe is complete; that an immediate response to clear up any inconsistencies made by reports to the community by the media; and that a direct response be made to the black leadership.

Time for Talk By William Aloxandor

Come on now! We in the media will report all news and whatever facts fairly. There is no need to cover up in the media. Thirty years of experience has taught me that you cannot hide the facts from the public because it will come out anyway. So perish the thought! And as for establishing a review board—well, you already have the Civilian Merit Board which consists of two blacks and three whites. I think that is being fair and impartial. However, if there is money to pay for a private review board, more power to the people! I would be for it. **• I question the black leaders who went out and hired a white attorney to aid them in their investigation into the Taylor shooting. I am sure there were some black, competent attorneys available who would have been more than glad to have done the legal work, whatever it was. We as blacks just cannot stick together, no matter what the situation. Yet the march on police headquarters was altogether different.

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Just stop and think—we try to encourage blacks to help blacks, yet when a black kid is killed we immediately go out and get a white lawyer. Give me some answers, black leaders? »•* Now for some good hews: The fifth Annual Lockefield Civic Organization's dance will once again present to you a surprise package come Nov. 21st at the West End entertainment center. You will have to be there in order to enjoy it; PH say no more, Except Be There!! I might remind you, however, that tickets are going fast, so get yours early. • * • I had started my series on judges in Marion County courts, therefore let us continue. Michael Dugan is the judge of Marion Superior Court 5 and has served in that court the last 13 years. Judge Dugan, whom Democrats claim could win the nomination for mayor at any given time, but who has decided to remain with the judicial system. Thus pleasing a lot of lawyers, has received a number of honors throughout his career—in 1984 he was picked as the top judge in the city by Indianapolis Magazine, and in 1985 he was picked as the best trial judge of the year by the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association. To you. Judge Dugan, we wish the best of luck; you truly deserve it. ... “Our House” (not the television version, but something new and exciting) is coming your way. I won’t reveal what Tim and Elizabeth Tipton have in store for you, but make it to 34th and Illinois and see for yourself. What a joy to behold! * * * In the meantime, here is a thought for you: “If you don’t get everything you want, think of the things you don’t get that you don’t want.” THINK! • * * P S. I do have a surprise coming in two weeks. Watch for it! You’ll enjoy if. Southport open house The Southport High School PTA will hold an open house Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. Parents are reminded to bring students’ class i schedules.

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LAltarVEAL Meanwhile, Veal prepared himself spiritually by joining St. John* Missionary Baptist , Church, of which Dr. Andrew J. Brown is pastor. There, he, received inspiration and guidance from Rev. Stephen Clay, former St. John’s assistant pastor now pastoring at Messiah Missionary Baptist. “After joining church, things reaBy started getting better for me,” said Veal. “Not only did I make the honor roH; I joined the track team at Bfoad f Ripple and won the Best Mental Attitude Award and was voted an outsunding athlete.” A year after graduating from high school, Veal enrolled at Paine College in Augusta, Ga„ from which he received an athletic scholarship. After running track for a

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Volunteer adiministrators to hold breakfast meeting The Central Indiana Association of Volunteer Administrators (CIAVA) 1987-88 opening breakfast meeting, presenting Mayor William H. Hudnut III as guest speaker, will take place at the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, One South Capitol Avenue, on Wednesday, Oct. 14 from7:30-9:30p.m. Reservations, with checks payable to CIAVA, are due by Oct. 7. The cost is $6 for members and $10 for nonmembers. Send reservations to Trish Riley, 950 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis 46204. For more information, contact Catherine Russell or Mary Osborn at 926-2381.

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