Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 9 August 2002 — Page 7

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Biloxi hires consultant to track slave life at manor, history of lighthouse BILOXI, Miss. (AP) — A Memphis Memphis, will conduct the studies. or 1865, depending on where you were, slaves and the masters and give us an idea a lot ofroom to protect pedestrians. I think consultant has been hired by the city of Hopkins said the Tullis-Toledano that the former slaves actually start being as to their lifestyle,” Hopkins said. there will probably end up being some Biloxi to research slave life at Tullis- Manor project will be difficult. recorded in cpnsus records by first and last The lighthouse study will determine type of access provided, but I cannot Toledano Manor and to recommend ways “The historical records as they relate to name,” Hopkins said. whether or not the landmark will be re- specify at this point,” Hopkins said, totell the historyofthe Biloxi Lighthouse, individual slaves and individual slave fami- He said he hopes to talk to some of the opened to the public for tours. Hopkins One idea is to put a real-time camera in The city will spend up to $30,250 on the lies are very spotty. Our ideal goal in this African-American churches, particularly said it is premature to talk about reopening the beacon room so people can view the lighthouse study and $40,000 on the slave project would be to actually personify the older members, to see if people in the the lighthouse Mississippi Sound over the Web and at history project. The Mississippi Depart- who the Tullis-Toledano slaves were,” community might know of relatives’fami- “I think that’s something that needs to other locations, ment of Archives and History will match Hopkins said. . lies. be decided by the city with the help of The contract calls for research on the the city’s money on the slave history He said since slaves were considered “We’re also going to be doing an exca- citizens. The city currently has liability historyofthe lighthouse, the development project. Both studies should be completed property their names weren’t important, vation around the slave quarters to see if issues to consider. of a lesson plan for elementary students by next summer. In census records, he said slaves are not we can find any wells or privies that might “Certainly, the location of the light- and the production of videos. John Linn Hopkins, head of Hopkins & recorded by name. give us a sense from architectural evi- house in the middle of U.S. 90 is pretty Associates Preservation Consultants of “It’sonly afteremancipation,after 1863 dence as to the relationship between the daunting. That’s a very busy road and not

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By ATTORNEY GENERAL STEVE CARTER Mortgage fraud is a growing white-collar crime across the United States, including in Indiana. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, more than 600 separate properties within the Indianapolis area alone have been identified as being fraudulently obtained. Mortgage fraud occurs when a loan is obtained in an amount more than the actual value of the property. The extra money is then pocketed. Mortgage fraud involves one or more licensed professionals, such as real estate appraiser or a closing agent. The property often ends up in a foreclosure proceeding because it is left to deteriorate and is unoccupied while the lending institution tries to sell it. Mortgage fraud can occur without you knowing, but there are some signs that should act as red flags: • If the settlement statement shows that you made a down payment and you did not make one, do not sign it. • Never sign a loan application or other document if information is missing or if it contains false information regarding income, assets or the ability to repay the loan. • Be cautious if both the buyer and seller are not present together at the closing and ask why. You should be suspicious and ask questions if: • Someone offers you an opportunity to invest in property that involves no down payment and receipt of money from a loan closing.

• Someone asks you to purchase property without seeing it. • Someone tells you that you can buy property and not worry about making mortgage payments or maintaining the property. • Someone tells you that everyone falsifies documents to purchase property. • Someone tries to rush you into buying several properties at the same time. Most mortgage fraud cases involve several participants and are time consuming and complicated to investigate and prosecute. That is one of the reasons that a Mortgage Fraud Task Force was formed by the U.S. Attorney’s’Wfice. The goal of the task force is to bring the participants to justice, deter future fraud and educate the public about this type of crime. The Attorney General’s Office will participate in this task force along with representatives from several other legal and enforcement agencies. Before you purchase a home or sign with a mortgage company, you should verify that the company or agent is in good standing with the Better Business Bureau or with the Attorney General’s Office. The Task Force will work to combat mortgage fraud in Indiana, but the best advice to remember is that if a loan or purchase agreement sounds too good to be true, it usually is. If you feel that you have been the victim of mortgage fraud and would like to file a complaint, you can call our Consumer Protection Division at 1-800-382-5516.

Martin Luther King Jr. Center upset over flier against gay rights

MIAMI (AP) — A flier using the image of Martin Luther King Jr. to help defeat a gay rights law distorts the civil rights leader’s views, a spokesman for the King Center said. The flier urges residents to vote to repeal Miami-Dade County’s gay rights ordinance on Sept. 10, saying: “Martin Luther King Jr. would be OUTRAGED! If he knew homosexualist extremists were abusing the civil rights movement to get special rights based on their sexual behavior.” It asks residents to vote: “YES, to REPEAL the dangerous ‘sexual preferences’ amendment, which gives special privileges to homosexuals, bisexuals, heterosexuals and transexuals.” Although King never publicly discussed his views on homosexuality, he told his wife he was concerned about discrimination against gays and lesbians, said Lynn Cothren, special assistant to Coretta Scott King at the Atlanta-based King Center.

“I appeal to everybody who believes in Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream to make room at the table of brother- and sisterhood for lesbians and gay people,” Coretta Scott King said Aug. 1 in a statement. Nathaniel J. Wilcox, who helped prepare the flier, said the Bible supports the flier’s accusations. “That’s right — he would be outraged,” Wilcox said. “I fear other people might be trying to speak for him but, as a minister, he believed in the word of God. “The Book of Romans speaks against homosexual relations. And if Dr. Martin Luther King was the man of God I think he was, then he preached against all sorts of immorality — including lying, stealing and homosexuality.” Four endorsing organizations are listed on the flier: the AfricanAmerican Council of Christian Clergy, the Democratic League of Miami-Dade County, Families Strengthening Communities for the Good Life and People United to Lead the Straggle for Equality. ’ ► ■ iHflH