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El Salvador Human rights violations topic of update tions is already wearing thin,” Stephens said. He predicted a negotiations are the only solu deepening of the war, and tions to ending the war, he violent political in-fighting in El concluded. Salvador, and “more “In Washington the initial headaches for the U.S. Con euphoria stirred by the elec- gress.” (Cont. from page 1) He said, “The press is giv ing a superficial analysis of the situation in El Salvador, like it did in Vietnam.” He noted that most people are hot aware* of the amount of military materials that the U.S. supplies or the scope of the elections. Stephens said that the right wing coalition in El Salvador will expand the war in hopes of achieving a military victory. The Reagan Administra tion policies in El Salvador have very little support in this country and virtually hone abroad,” Stephens said. “It’s like we have maniacs among us,” he added. Stephens stressed the im portance of applying public pressure to all elected officials to prevent further U.S. military involvement. “If not for. the massive public outcry, U.S. ground troops might be in El Salvador,” he said. “The U.S. military is tak ing over the war in El Salvador,” he said. “We are in volved in all levels of the war. We supply everything: the uhiforms, thé - training', the rifles, the bullets, the bazookas, the grenades^’ IM STEPHENS Staff photo by Duane Hiersche ‘Crazy For God' talk slated Author Chris Edwards will present Crazy, For God, a lec ture on religious cults, in the College Mall Thursday, at 7;30 p;in.. Edwards, was a member of Reverend Moon’s Unification Church, into which he was “seduced.. .shortly after graduating from Yale Universi ty,” according to his informa tion pamphlet. Edwards will talk about his indoctrination, (which he refers to as “brainwashing”), his work in the movement to lure people into “conversion camps,” and his “...sleepless struggles to build a political and financial Kingdom in Heaven on Earth for the MASTER (Reverend Moon).” Edwards was kidnapped and “deprogrammed” by his family. His presentation will focus on daily cult life, explain ing how cults can gain control over a person in a matter of days, and will talk about “unor thodox movements” such as the Hare Krishnas and 'James Jones’ Guyana cult. The presentation is spon sored by the Associated Stu dent Government and the Col lege’s Special Programs. Elderly learn to work at home The College Small Business Management Depart ment has started a new course this term for those interested in starting a small business in their home. The course is designed primarily for retired persons. The “At-Home and Retirement Business Series” is a number of short classes that will direct the students through the planning process of starting a home retirement business and also introduces the skills needed to make it a success. The first section deals with choosing a home business. Popular businesses that are in demand include, video games, marketing, western motif, one- hour photo processing, post of fice and safety deposit box ren tal, bartering, old fashion ice cream parlors, taping of video games and tapes, limo services and restaurants. According to Instructor Dollie Mercedes, the class of fers alternatives for financing such businesses. “It is difficult for retired persons to get a long-term loan,” Mercedes stated>“Most people will begin Wednesday, April 14, 1982 a business that doesn’t require one.” During 'the course, students will estimate and analyze the financing for begin ning a business. After the costs have been figured, the third section of the course will be ope that allows the business seeker to learn how to keep financial records. Insurance and legal tax plans will be made fdr the self-employed person. The final section of the course is centered around decision-making in business matters. The students will be trained and will develop the management skills needed to make the business run smoothly. There will also be special techniques for organiz- - ing business activities in a fami ly environment. Once the business has begun, the College offers assistance to help keep the business going through the small business management department. ffhe At-Home and Retire ment Business Series is an out growth of the Older Persons in Small Business program at the College. The OPSB program identified two groups of mature students interested in business. The first group is for those who would like a business in volving employees and who want complete formal training' in entrepreneurship. There are “going into business” courses for students seeking that type of business. Stephens was also a member* of a special delegation consisting of Bianca Jaggar and Robert Bauer of Congressman Ronald Delum’s office, that visited Salvadoran refugees in Honduras. The delegation rescued 50 refugees who were being ab ducted by Salvadoran soldiers who had illegally crossed the Honduran border, Stephens said. The incident was in vestigated by the House Sub committee on International American Affairs where Stephens presented testimony. In a Print interview, Stephens elaborated on the rescue of the 50 refugees. “We heard that some men were be ing taken away with their thumbs tied behind their backs by soldiers. We chased after them down a dry creek bed and screamed at them. Even tually they must have realized that we were not going to quit trailing them. They gave up and let the. men go.” Stephens said that in cidents like this are common. “It happens all the time,” he commented referring to the il- egal border crossing and kid napping of the refugees. The press misrepresented the Salvadorian elections, Stephens said. “By showing long lines at the polls, it gave the impression that the elec tions were popular with the people.” He explained that when a citizen of El Salvador votes, his ID card is stamped. In El Salvador, Citizens must present their ID cards to buy necessities. . If a citizen gets searched by soldiers and they find that his ID card has not got a voting stamp on it, Stephens sug gested, that the. citizen might get roughed up Or worse. “Not voting is a powerful political statement,” he said. Stephens commented on the newly elected members of El Salvador’s right-wing coali tion, “These people talk about more killing. They are not a voice of peace or reason. They are trying to achieve a military victory which is unlikely. There’s been talk of using napalm.” News Flash Women’s group fotused Women who are seeking to get involved with the feminist movement may have trouble sorting' o.ut the myriad groups and causes available in Oregon. A workshop offered at the College has been designed to help women explore all the alternatives. “In' Good Company: Oregon Women’s Organiza tions” is scheduled April 22, from 7-10 p.m., in the Com munity Center, room 101. Arranged by Linda Volz, the program will, provide an overview of community resources, groups and. educa tional programs. A resource sheet and a slide tape presenta tion will be part of the three- hour workshop. The fee is $3. Public examines College The College has mailed over 1,200 requests to county residents inviting them to par ticipate in a survey to deter mine community attitudes about the college. The survey, produced in cooperation with the University of Oregon’s Institutional Research Services, is designed to determine the taxpayers’ priorities, opinions and expec tations about the College. Citizens interested in par ticipating are urged to mail back the postcard indicating times and dates convenient for a follow-up phone contact. Milwaukie site of meeting The Clackamas Com munity College Board of Education will meet at Milwaukie High School April 21, at 7:30 p.m. The The second group of students focus on a small scale business which would allow more time flexibility and could be based in the garage, Milwaukie meeting is part of a workshop, basement, or series of community meetings' backyard. These types of pro held by the board, to allow jects have been known as cot county residents to participate tage industries and those peo ple will need self-employment ànd marketing skills. Foi enrollment informa The College gym facilities tion, contact the counseling are again open to the public for department, and they will inter spring term. The weight^and view each applicant to learn exercise rooms are open from about the individual and find 6-9 p.m. Monday through Fri the interests as a means for day. A sauna and whirlpool are assisting the business seeker 4n also available. his field and to help line up . In the gym on Mondays, speakers for the class. in the decisions of the college. The meeting will open at 6:30 p.m. for refreshments and an informal reception. All com munity ¿members are invited to attend. The meeting will be in the library at the high school, and is sponsored by Zone 1 board member Kathleen Weigant. Gymnasium open for all two' courts are open for basket- ball from 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays, there is a court each for basketball and volleyball. (On April 21 and 28, the gym will not be open until 8 p.m.). All facilities are free and open to the public. page 3