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PORTLAND OBSERVER Oct. 15, 1970 Computer C hatter of Interest to Women This Week — Katherine Dunham (Continued from last week) Last week we left Katie after she had received an Invitation to appear I xj fore the Julius Rosen- w ald Foundation Scholarship Committee. We meet Katie again as she Is waiting to t>e Introduced to the committee. We see her ner vously sitting outside a closed door. Through her mind goes all of the thoughts she had while preparing for this very crucial meeting. What would she say to them that could ixist convince the committee why she needed these funds to go to Africa to study dance customs of these and other African descendants throughout the world? What ap proach would txs most likely to comment her to their graces? As she pondered these and many other things about the In terview, Katie was startled as the door opened and a kindly face peered out and said In a soft voice, "you may come In now, Miss Dunham." Katie walked Into the room to face a long table around which sat the committee. Every eye was locked on her. There were the Introductions and some pre liminary get acquainted re marks. Then someone lowered the I xx)ml One of the older gen tlemen asked polltley, "Just what kind of dance study would you like this committee to fi nance, Miss Dunham?" Katie was used to defending her dances and her dancers, but this time she knew that a lot rested upon the proper defense of her dance studies. She paused o n ly momentarily, then spoke confidently. "To tell you Just exactly what I mean, is near Impossible, may I show you?" T h e chairman welcomed sug gestion - nodding consent. With that, Katie stepped back and began unsnapplng snaps, unfas tening hooks of her well-tai lored suit. In an Instant she stood before them clad only In d a n c in g tights. There were some gasps, some grim aces, some throat clearing, but Katie took no notice - she began to d a n c e . Her lean bronze body gyrated, and rolled and turned In perfect rhythm. As she fin ished she leaned over the table and almost whispered as she said, "Do you see what I mean?" As a result of the dancing, followed by an hour of explana tions; questions and answers - K a tie received TWO scholar ships to go to the West Indies. Her studies took her to Martini que, Mamlca, Cuba, Trlndad, and Haiti. Katie Ixjcame so fascinated by her trlf) that In 1947, she re turned and wrote a lxx>k "Jour ney to Accompany." The look is a b o u t her experiences with Five women aquanauts cut barrier Recently, five women on Vir gin Island broke the aquanaut sex b arrier, diving Into the clear waters off this tiny island to live and work for two weeks at the lottom of the sea. They will have one concession of femininity - a hair dryer In their living capsule fifty feet below the surface, lot they don’t plan to spend much time primp ing. Their work load will be as heavy as those of the 16-man team also taking part In the s e v e n month underground re search program that began last April. According to Dr. Sylvia W. Meade, Aquanaut, of Los Angeles, one of the aquanauts, most of thé problems are In the minds of the men. The other members of the team are M rs. Ann Hurley Hartline, 23, a graduate s t u d e n t In Marine ecology at Scripps Institute of Oc anography, La Jolla, Calif.; Dr. Renote S. True, 33, a native of Brazil who holds a masters degree In marine biology; Mar garet Ann Lucas, 23, an electri cal engineer who Is studying for a m asters degree In ocean engi neering at the University of Delaware. These five women, who feel that men and women "under the same program are equal," says there will be no problems, no more than expecting a little less heavy work and getting e n o u g h time to use the hair dryer. these people. It was In Martinique, that Katie learned to dance the " b i- glne blglne" which was later popularized in Cole P o rter's song, "Begin the Beguine." When Katie r e t u r n e d to America, she wrote articles for several magazines. She wrote accounts of these trips as her thesis for her m aster's degree In anthropology. Later, she de cided to give up her scholarship and make dancing her career. Youth em ploym ent successes n oted The Oregon State Employ ment Division's Summer- J o b s - f o r Youth campaign, which officially ended Sept. 30, though not setting any records, because of Oregon's high sum mer unemployment, nonethe less generated 8,260 non farm placements during the June-September period, Ross M o r g a n , adm inistrator, re ported here. ’ ’ T h r o u g h cooperation of young Job developers working In most of our offices during the summer, the tremendous cooperation by local employ e rs, and the Governor's Com mission on Youth, we would term the 1970 Jobs for Youth campaign a success," Morgan said. "In addition to the more than 8,200 non-farm place ments for young people, our people were able to make 40,537 placements of In agri c u l t u r a l employment during the f o u r - m o n t h campaign period, for a grand total of 48,797 summer Job placements o f young people," Morgan said. Does liberation liberate women? The equal rights Amendment for women was introduced in Congress in 1923, but was just passed August 10th, by the House of Representatives. M rs. Alice Paul, founder and Honorary Chairman of the Na tional Women's Party, who had campaigned for the equal rights amendment for 47 years, was there to witness the historical event among a gallery packed with other women's rights Cam paigners. R e p . Martha Griffin of the resolution to discharge the so called Equal Rights Amendment Melt butter In large skillet. Crush slightly the garlic cloves In melted butter. Add rice and cook over low heat until rice Is brown. Remove garlic. Place r i c e In casserole. Dissolve b o u l l l i o n cubes In hot water, pour over rice. Bake in mo derately slow oven, 325 de grees, for l!j hours. (Tills dish Is particularly good with wild game.) We have for sale, Film, Flashbulb, Batteries, Cameras, etc. We develop any type of film black and white or color. 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Race issue discussed ‘i Stick Butter 3 Cloves Garlic 1 Cup Rice 4 Cups Hot Water 4 Beef Bouillon Cubes from the Judiciary Committee and bring it to the floor for ac tion. The resolution brought victory, 346 to 15. Again, an old tradition has been broken. It is believed by a male minority that liberation of women will sweep away all th e protection given women under the state and Federal l a w s , on the job and in marriage. This small Minority believes also that it is all a mistake. Black women, what do you think? Please express your views through your column. Race Discussion Monday, October 19, 11 a.m. the Citizens for Interracial Under standing will hear Mrs. M. Eaton discuss her broad experi ences In VESTA at the Ione Plaza. The after noon priorities will call for discussion focus on the work of the United Nations. 932 N. Shaver St. 281-7286 Compliments and Best Wishes Mother Mary Consilia 4440 S. 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