European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 09, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 8 the stars and stripes . Tuesday August 9,1994 to school fire saddens Blacks Whites Wedowee Ala. A Black and White alike gathered in grief at the charred red Brick High school whose principal sparked the racial conflict tearing their Community apart. Parades of cars swept past the smoking site  people stopped to take pictures Many fought Back tears. It s very disheartening said Kim Northington a Black who graduated in 1986. Wreaths Laid in front of the nibble of the 56-year-Oldrandolph county High school Wilding bore such Mes sages As it will never be the same thanks for thememories1 and we will  it s kind of like a death. It s hard to sort out you feelings said a White woman who refused to give her name saying the Media have repeatedly distorted he comments. Authorities suspect arson in saturday s fire. Feb agents joined the investigation sunday and hoped to sift through the debris monday while state trooper were ordered to remain in town As Long As necessary and to Crews from Birmingham were accompanied by private guards. There s Little doubt in town that the fire is related tothe juror Over White principal Hulond Humphries who threatened to cancel the Spring prom to keep Interra Cial couples out. Unless investigators prove it was lightning on a Clear night most people probably will continue to thin that this was linked to the controversy Over or. Humphries mayor w. Terry Graham was quoted by the new York times As saying. Generations of Whites studied at the 680-Studenthigh school which was integrated some 25 years ago. It s about 38 percent Black now. The fire broke out hours before a Southern Christian leadership conference March calling for Humphries ouster was to begin. The demonstration was postponed until aug. 20 to let everyone Cool off organizers said. Kun flux klan members who arrived saturday kept alow profile. They were being monitored state attorney general Jimmy Evans said. Protesters say Humphries has a Long history of bigotry. His supporters Call him Tough but fair. Julie Thompson a member of Randolph county High school s class of 1973, checks on a Wreath sunday that was placed outside the remains of the school in Wedowee Ala. A Man answering the phone at Humphries Home sunday said we re not interested in talking to no press 5 he did not identify himself. Humphries has had Little to say publicly since the prom controversy began in february. He relented and the prom was held As scheduled but the protest wid ened when the school Board reinstated him after a two week suspension in March. The Justice department is seeking Humphries re Moval a hearing on Thev Reo est is scheduled for thursday. The african american Community is still deter mined that or Humphries move out said Charlott Clark Frieson the Only Black on the school Board. Humphries also allegedly told a mixed race student at an Assembly that her parents made a mistake when they had her. The girl Revonda Bowen sued him and the school Board. School officials settled with Bowen by agreeing to pay $25,000 toward her College education. Mystery shopping audits & surveys a new York based Market research company is in need of people who can help us conduct mystery shopping of fast food outlets. These fast food outlets Are located within american bases in Europe therefore we Are seeking people with Access to military bases in Germany Italy the United kingdom Oman or in Panama to conduct mystery  mystery shopping will include going to the assigned fast food outlet on a regular scheduled basis purchasing the assigned food & drink evaluating the specific and Overall experience at Tjimis outlet and then filling out a questionnaire based on your evaluation and faxing the questionnaire to the audits & surveys a Headquarters. The food you Are assigned to Purchase will be reimbursed plus you will receive an additional $30 per shopping evaluation and out of pocket expenses. Applications for fast food mystery shopper should be sent or preferably faxed to in your application please include a Brief description of yourself which base you Tiave Access to Type of Access and a return address and phone number audits & surveys attn Magnus Palm customer satisfaction division650 Avenue of the americas new York by 10011 fax 001-212-627-2034 j arc Garmisch outdoor sports presents sea & ski weekends in Austria aug. 20 & 21 sep. 3 & 4 sep. 17 & 18 raft Austria s spectacular inn River ski Solden Glacier excursion package rafting trip & equipment overnight Solden a breakfast Fuji Day ski lift ticket ski equipment All transportation minimum age 14 yrs. For reservations and information ral arc outdoor sports office Dan 4402-591/644 or Civ 08821-52066