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About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (April 1, 1971)
I PORTLAND/OBSERVER Thursday April 1, 1971 Conversation with a mother whose only son is in Vietnan Mothers across Am erica are becoming more and more upset because their sons are being sent to Vietnam to fight a war they don’ t understand. Black mothers with s o n s in Vietnam are e s pe c i a 11 v d is - turbed. They are disturbed tie- cause they don’ t understand o r think it is right fo r any Blackman to defend this country when he isn’ t treated as an equal with in the country. When it comes to war, we Blacks are treated equal, offer ed one man. The man w ill sign us up in a minute and ship us overseas before we know it. But you let us try to make it in this country and we are the victim s of all types of injustices. One Portland mother of a young man in V ietnam fo r over a month discussed her son being sent to by Verna Henderson VERNA HENDERSON idn t to ld e on ears ittle died bout firs t have lite r ound om- id to man loh’ t y it very ight- with ound sent to Vietnam, the mother stated, ’ ’ 1 stayed off from work fo r three nights. My blood pressure went up, up and up. My blood pressure is s till sky high.” The young mother said she didn’ t understand the war in Vietnam. ” 1 don’ t understand the w ar. I don’ t know what they are fighting fo r over there. The United States is always help- ing someone and in the end tlie people they are helping end up attacking tlie USA. We parents with sons in Vietnam a r e w orried. It is so sad, that w ar.” The mother who tried to act as if she wasn’ t worried , continued. ” My son is a quiet and sensitive young man. If he has any problems he trie s to keep them from me. He says Vietnam is a spooky jungle, The conversation was draw- nd Save More USDA Inspected Cut-Up, Pan Ready Top Frost or Banquet fop 'ROS F IVORY Fryers Frozen Dinners Reg. to W O $101 34' each W for I All Varieties medium mo b o r t for Available in the grocery section A llsw eet Margarine MY-T-FINE Peaches Flash frozen to lock in farm fresh flavor. Fresher when you buy them, fresher when you serve them. 1 B akery M Y -T E -F IN E M ilk Bread Q OQC _ J t a g 2 2 ’/z oz. loaf Reg. 35* 30* each Gives you the health bonus Makes tasty toast and sand- wiches. a • ob w fo r ■ Reg. 35* 29 oz. "1 I for Yellow cling pooch«*. diced or halve*. 1 Delicatessen Produce Hormel Black Label Fancy Red Sliced Bacon Rome Apples Reg. 17* lb. 10' lb 52.19 23 lb. box. Reg. 89* lb. Regular or thick sliced fer hearty, appetizing breakfasts. lff| 4k ■ 1 4k 11 C “ ■ v j i « Excellent all purpose for ■ ^* 2S J ib . i Listerine Toothpaste Save 4 0 c 20/10 Windshield R eg .99 Cleaner Thick, non-mat ting, absorbent pad with Teflon coated pad. Quart R e g .99 Keeps your drains free and clear of grease, hair and muck. Nylon and Lace Satinette Slips A "Charge It” Pretty nylon satinette w ith lovely lace trim in w hite and pastel colors. Average length, 34 to Just say "Charge It” . Use your Bank A m e ricard or mastercharge for all your Variety needs. Fred Meyer W—- Shnnn.nn Centers < Shopping Cleans auto windshields of road film . . . concentrated so it can be used in washer or spray direct on windshields. Famous M aker Girls' Jeans □ t z e s 3 - l4 "Charge It” Just in time for spring play days. Features 4 pockets, belt loops, tapered leg and assorted spring colors. Open 9 am to 10 pm daily including k Sunday. For the Fred M eyer Super r Center nearest you, see the w hite pages of the phone book.
