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Association provides aid for Chicanos By ANN A F ANG Of the Emerald •‘Hus type of organization has been badly needed in Eugene and in all of Oregon for a long time.’’ explained David Martinez, current head of the newly established Oregon Chicano Education Association (OCEA) in Eugene Martinez continued. ‘It's not only for helping the Chicano. but to make people more aware of the contributions we Chicanos have made in the past and the present" The chapter had its first meeting on Oct. 20 and is one of four chapters just organized in Oregon Rafaella Belcher.University librarian, is currently leading a committee which is forming OCEA's constitution and by-laws “OCEA is open to all who believe in our purpose." said Belcher “3Ae are made up of New World Coffee House f Serves omelettes & hot bagels for breakfast 7-11 am 1249 Alder EUGENE SECRETARIAL SERVICE Selectric-CPT Unit Programming Power Typing All Typing Needs Quality-Efficiency Dependability 536 E. 11th Ave. 686-9771 U professionals, students and teachers who are all interested in the Chicano movement, which makes us a close-knit group.” The state-wide OCEA began last spring with the title. “Oregon Chicano Educators Association.” The Eugene chapter changed the title from “Educators" to "Education ” The main objectives of OCEA include educational, job, and cultural opportunities. Education will not be limited to the traditional sense of a classroom and four walls,” ad vised Martinex " Instead we will try to bridge the language gap and give support to Chicano families." If a family felt their children were being discriminated in the school system because of the culture and language differences they could come to OCEA for social aid. explained Martinez OCEA as a group would attempt to give a bilingual education and help the student adjust to “Anglo" school life The educational program is ap plicable to students from the pre school to college level Martinez, who is also the High for you and the child just learning to READ On Sate Untv Boo«store upstairs JB ENGINE PARTS 1 975 W. 7th COMPLETE ENGINE REBUILDING AND MACHINE SHOP ENGINE PARTS & DUNE BUGGY FRAME KITS ACCESSORIES SPEED EQUIP FOR VOLKSWAGEN FOR VOLKSWAGEN OPEN SATURDAYS 10-2 Don't be plucked for Thanksgiving, when the Red Rooster Barber Shop is furnishing the Trimming 866 L 13th 341-914 4 School Equivalency Program (HEP> director on campus, stressed that Chicanos new to the Eugene area encounter cultural and psychological problems First, there is an unmistakeabie economic stratification Most Chicanos are from the lower economic bracket, which brings on a conflict. He explained that many Chicanos have lived lives where prejudice “is a daily thing." so when facing a new situation, many Chicanos expect to be discriminated against. He added that many build up a super sensitivity to prejudice. Martinez commented. “We will try to localize families in the Eugene area " Many Chicanos are moving from the migrant farm situation to a new urban environment and are in need of a facility to help them adjust The aggressive culture, fast pace of life and technology are sometimes too much to cope with for the disoriented Chicano from Mexico. California or Texas, according to Martinez. “We want to give people cultural familiarity, so many will settle in the Eugene area and not live a transitory life through the barrios' of the nation." noted the HEP director The next OCEA meeting will examine the proposed by-lawrs and constitution It is slated for Saturday at 9:30 a.m at the EMU room to be posted). Group schedules door-to-door drive for impeachment The Impeach Nixon Now Committee on campus has changed its focus from gathering signatures on petitions to support for a community-wnde door-to door canvass and other com munity oriented actions The committee has sent 2100 signatures on petitions calling for the impeachment of President Nixon to two Congressmen The signatures were sent last week to Rep John Dellenback <R-4th dist ). Copies of the signatures were sent this week to Rep Peter Rodino (Dem.-N.J.), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee which is considering all motions for impeachment. Spokesmen for the organization said they were pleased with the number of signatures since there was no major effort to carry petitions beyond fixed locations at the EMU and the Grower's Market. They said they will continue to gather signatures but that the major effort will now be toward participating in a com munity-wide education campaign for impeachment. The organization is part of a Fourth District Coalition for Impeachment which as planned a door-to-door canvass to gain support for impeachment. The canvass is expected to take place within the next three weeks The Gregor Dait* Emerald ' published Monday througt F " day during the scnoo /ear excep* durm; K%arr week aoc ✓ acator periods *al' winter and spring terms During summer session the Emerald s puolished four times weekly during the 8 week term anc once a week during the remainder of the week term Tne Emerald is published by the Oregor Daily Emerald Board of Directors incorporated at the University of Gregor Second class postage pa»C at Eugene Gregor, 97403 Suoscriptior. rates i University of Oregon studen* and faculty staff sue scription rates are based dn annual contracts between the Emerald and the ASUO and the Emerald and the University ^dmiot^tration Tne rate of these subscriptions is $2 00 pe* year ftf) Special subscriptions for persons not included in category < i are avauame at a rate of $12.00 per year, $10 00 per academic year and $4 00 per term Editor Managing Ed'tor News Editor Pnoto Editor Editor a Page Editor Ed'tor a Assistant Sports Editor Na'iona News Editor Entertainment Editor Associate Editors Departments Pacu'ty Administrator Student Government Programs Interests City County Gov* Community Environment Consumer Affairs Torr>e McAllister Cynthia Spinelli Drex Heines Steve Twedt George Buddy James Russe* Merlin Mann Shar Ahmad Oay Ea»s Scotta Calhster Jonr. Know I tor Marianne Rimido Kathleen Gianville Peggy McMullen Lee S.ege | ON CAMPUS] Alumni party set for Saturday University alumni and friends are invited to a no-host party on Saturday, immediately following the Oregon-Oregon State football game The party, featuring the Emerald City Jazz Band, will be at the Thunderbird Motel Representatives of the Office of Alumni Relations and from University administration will be on hand to greet the guests. The football game starts at 1:30 p.m. For additional information on the party or for assistance with football tickets, contact Mike Brundage. director of Alumni Relations 686-3178 Tutors needed for ‘Guten tag' groups The German department needs students who are fluent in German to lead small discussion groups twice weekly for “Guten Tag II.” Students must be reliable The job is not limited to students on work study Pay vill be S2.50 an hour For information and application blanks, call 343-9076 or ext. 4063 TM lecture on tap today An introduction to the psychobiology ofTranscendental Meditation as taught by Mahanshi Mahesh Yogi will be offered today at noon in the EMU room to be posted > Research projects at universities and research institutes around the world have shown dramatic physiological, psychological and sociological changes among prac titioners of this meditation technique Marcus Lehrman a teacher ofTranscendental Meditation, will explore specific research findings and their significance in terms of health and self-actualization The lecture is free and all are invited to attend CL A Faculty meeting set for Monday The College of Liberal Arts faculty will hold its fall term meeting at 3.30 p.m. next Monday in 103 Fenton Hall The main agenda for this meeting will be Course Changes for the College of Liberal Arts for the academic year 1974-75. The CL A Course Changes were distributed on Monday Financial aid office closed Monday, Tuesday The Office of Student Financial Aid will be closed Monday and Tuesday because of the move to the new Administrative Services building. The hours in the new location will be the same. Banker schedules campus lecture Tuesday Herbert Neil, vice president and economist for the Harris Trust Bank of Chicago, will speak on “Monetary Policy. Old Wine in New Bottles” at 4 30 p.m Tuesday in 232 Commonwealth Hall Neil's talk, open to the public, is being sponsored by the finance department of the College of Business Administration. J [ COMMUNITY School chief slated for ‘American Circus' Thomas Payzant, the new superintendent of Eugene District 4-J schools, will discuss the future of Eugene’s public schools on “Grattan Kerans and the American Circus,” broadcast live over KZEL-FM, 96 1, tonight from 7 to 8 p m. Payzant, 32, became superintendent in Eugene in mid-August Among his early efforts in the job have been staff and public sessions to encourage planning for alternative schools within the district’s system. Before coming to Eugene, Payzant served as assistant superin ’endent in New Orleans, La., and as superintendent for the Springfield Township, adjacent to Philadelphia Alternative schools, collective bargaining for teachers, student rights and community participation in the schools will be among the topics discussed on the weekly show. Listeners to the show are encouraged to phone in questions, by calling 747-1221. PSU committee looking for president F acuity, staff and students are invited to make nominations to the search committee charged with helping to select a new president for Portland State University. Dr Robert Rempfer, PSU professor of mathematics and chair man of the committee, said written suggestions regarding presidential nominees are welcome. He added that potential nominees from throughout the United States are being considered.
