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About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (March 15, 1973)
Portland/O hserver SA games boycott asked of athletes C arla Thomas, star of "W ATTSTAX: The Living W onl” visited Portland to promote the movie playing at the Alameda and the Broadway Theaters. Miss Thomas participated In an autograph playing at the Alameda and Broadway Theaters. Miss Thomas was the guest of honor at the Northwest P rem ier held at the Alameda on Wednesday evening. Carla’s visit promotes W attstax by Rosemary Allen *'| may not he all you want, but I'm all you got," Is the name of M iss C arla Thomas* latest release on Stax Re cords; however in no way could that apply to the lady singing tlw song. In a recent Interview with M ias Thomas, | found her to be a solid, together, right on, right on slater. M iss Thomas Is cur rently unmarried, but when she does tie the knot, I can Imagine that lucky brother changing the words of the song to. "Y o u're all I got. and you're shonuff all 1 need'** You may get that 'old time religion* feeling when you hear C arla Thomas sing some soulful notes of one of her tunes, like "1 love for you to call me baby." But Carta’ s style did not originate from the church, like so many other Black recording stars did. H e r style was Influenced by her mother. Even now Miss Thomas finds a lot of com fo rt to her fam ily. H erfather le none other than Rufus Thomas, who made the Chic ken (dance) Funky. She Is now In the process of getting to gether a » le v la Ion pilot for a special with her father. • 'W e 'r e going back to tlte roots," la Carta Thomas’ s opinion of where the Black community Is headed musical ly, "anything goes, African music. Big Bands.” And "back to the roots,” Is also where Stax Recording Company headed last summer to show Its appreciation for ’the millions of record sales It enjoyed throughout the years. The promotion of the critic ally acclaimed movie, W ATTSTAX: T I E LIVINC WORD, Is the reason for Miss Thomas's appearance In Port land this week. Parts of the movie were actually filmed In Los Angeles, where Stax Re cording Company attracted 100,000 people from the Watts community and all over the United Stases. One dollar, reserved seats was the ad mission price and all proceeds went beck to the community. There were 7 and 1/2 hours packed with all types of soul ful sounds. The Staple Sing e rs rocked awhile. The B * r - Frank Finlay has been signed by producer Roger Lewis for a major role in Goidwyn Mayer's “Shaft In Africa", which stars Richard Roundtree as John Shaft, Vonetta McGee and Neds The actor was a 1966 Academy Award nominee for Kays got down, C arla Thomas spread a feeling of romance, Rufus Thomas made them leap from their seats, and Isaac Hayes 'Stood Accused.' I was there and I must agree with C arla, "A whole lot of s p irit came out of that." Miss Thomas went on to say " It was my firs t time before a crowd of people that big. It's one of the best feelings I ’ ve ever had." As for the feeling of the people In the audience. Miss Thomas des cribes that well too. "an out break of happiness." Rumor has It that the W att- Stax concert might become an nual. However with the Im pact that this concert hashed, there are sure to le more sim ilar events all over the country. And It seems also, that Carla Thomas, who has been making mellow sounds for quite awhile, has only iust begun to utilize all her ta lents. Nevertheless. Wattstax is a w in ter, C arla Thomas Is a winner, and If you take the time to check them out you'll have a winning exper ience. The American Committee on Africa has appealed to five American athletes to re consider their decision to participate in the South A fri can (lames, March 23 April 7 in Pretoria in view of the fact that the conditions of this event will comply with existing South African sta lutes which separate South African athletes according to race. In a letter addressed to Steve Smith, champion pole vaulter, and four other Am er ican track and field stars the Committee states "as pressures for an end to apartheid in sport mount in South Africa, American ath leles can make an important positive contribution by dis avowing any athletic competi tion not conducted according to the Olympic principle of non discrimination.” Out of 16 American track and field athletes invited, only 5 have applied to the A A U for t r a v e l permits. W restlers, swimmers, gym nasts. and trampolinists have also Iwen invited, but there is no indication whether any are going. A further communication has been sent to Ollan Cas sell and Stan W right, key track and field officials, point ing out that the U.S. is one of 206 nations to v o te Weekend classes begin at beach Haystack Weekend College at Cannon Beech w ill pro v e s Oregon residents with in opportunity to earn two to th re e credits by attending classes during weekends at tbs beach this spring. 1 he program Is sponsored by the Oregon Division of Continu ing Education and Clatsop Community College. This Is a new and unique alternative to regular cam pus classes. The natural set ting at Cannon Beach coastal village invites the learner to combine a w eekend study with fam ily fun at the beach. Courses are designed to en able the student to complete a college credit class In two or J ir e e weekends. Classes begin March 31 at the M&M Building. Most of the class es are held on Saturdays from 8:0 0a jn . to 5:00p.m.. and on Sundays 9:00 a jn . to 12 noon. Oregon SUBS system of Higher Education courses at Haysuck Weekend College that may be Uken for credit o r audit spring term Include: Silk screen Printing which provides techniques for build ing frames, selecting pig ments fo r paper and cloth, experimenting with Inventive blocking materials for tbe screen; A rt Activities in E le - mentary Education Including p ratlcal, exciting experiences which can be used in the classrooms and Integrating his role as Iago Finlay's other ances include The M olly "Gumshoe" and « •L - in "Othello. film appear "Cromwell," M a g u ire s ," "Sitting T ar “Shaft In Africa" is direc ted by John Guillermin and w ritten by Stirling Silliphant. Grand Opening M a rc h 1 6 , 1 7 ,1 8 Walt Johnson Lincoln Mercury COME OUT AND VISIT WITH UH SEE OUR FINE SELECTION OF: LINCOLN MERCURY MARR I I I MARR IV J. ALTON PAGE N .1 .1 2 2 n d A H a ls e y Street art In other subject areas; Program Proposal W riting which helps participants con ceptualize and prepare pro posals, prepare applications for funding, learn about fund ing sources; Expressive Cho ral Conducting, held on F r i days 7:00-l0:00p jn . and Sa turdays 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Is designed for church and choir directors to make con ducting more effective and plan retiearsals for sound, blend, balance; Latest Tech niques in Elementary Music starting with children where they are. eliminating the al> street, making experiences meaningful; Athletic Injuries w ill aid the coach and phy sical educator In Identification and evaluation of athletic In juries with emphasis on pre ventive measures; Drug C r i sis - "Boot and Shoot" Jun kies Is Intended to sequaint participants with the acute drug reaction and overdose In up-to-date factual drug In formation and study of the seductive life style of the drug abuser. F o r further Information a- bout Haystack Weekend Col lege and registration, contact T w lla Cooper, Division of Continuing Education. Exten sion Hall Annex, University Campus. Corvallis, 754-2676, o r your local DCE office. Clatsop Community College w ill offer Environmental Art, a basic drawing and design class which Includes the de velopment of aesthetic awaf?* ness of the environment; and Wood: Its Values - Practical and Aesthetic which includes creating, sculpture, tulldlng finishing, reflnishlng, care and treatment. Including ob jects of art from driftwood. F or Information about these classes, contact RonCollman, Clatsop Community College, Astoria, 325-0910. Moore signs for U .N . Resolution 2775D, 29 Nov. 1971 which called upon... "and...calls upon indi vidual sportsmen to refuse to participate where there is an official policy of racial discri mination...” The ACOA statement ask ing for a boycott of the South Afriran Games under scores t h a t "participation would be a gross affront to the thousands of Black Ame rican athletes and millions of Black citizens who are denied entry to South Africa solely because of color." The American Committee on Africa gives its full sup port to the Supreme Council for National Sport. IC A R IS (International Campaign A gainst Racism in Sport), and SANROC lSouth African Non Racial Olympic Committee) which is working w i t h i n South Africa to erase the; , color ban in sports. George Houser, Executive Director of the American Committee on Africa, said. "I am greatly encouraged by reports oxer South African radio that overseas regis tration for the Games is down to 124 athletes. The South African government originally had planned to re ceive 500 athletes. The level of protest inside and outside of South Africa can play a significant role toward creat ing a climate for change. At this point, however. I do not see the South African go vernment altering the basic structure of apartheid. And so we shall not rest until the artificial barriers which per petuale injustice and inequa lily are completely ohlileral ed.” The American Committee on Africa, now in its twen tieth year, was organized to give support t o A f r i c a s struggle for freedom and independence. Is emphasis now is Southern Africa s struggle against white minor ity regimes. The Honorable William Booth. Judge of Brooklyn Criminal Court and former Commissioner Ot li?*‘ •'"** Archie Moore, the former W o r l d Light Heavyweight Champion, has been signed by producer C arter DeHaven for an important role in MGM's action drama "The O utfit." starring Robert Du vail. Karen Black and Joe Don Baker. John Flynn ia dir- ' ting his own screenplay based on a novel by Richard Stark. “The Outfit" is the story of a professional bank robber who declares war on the crime syndicate to avenge his brother's slaying. York C iif Commission on Human Bights, is President of the ACOA. W Page 5 3364079 St. j/hns PtCI-OP «MLJVIfY CLERY M M U R -u n N0VHC BJCYOÍ» Special on 5-Speed Columbia Bicycles featuring the world famous Huret 5-speed stem shifter chrome plated continental fenders with oversized reflec tor» -- spring carrier - ball lamp curve tread re (lector pedals. Regular $90. now $79.95. Good thru Sat., March 24. Instant Credit. Com« Today & Sert! « -M »/zo to p -q u a lity Whirlpool '-'« S ljll 4 true no-frosf REFRIGERATOR FREEZER pbl fe? »^2 . R.I Ws , 1 99 » e . e f I has e v e ry th in g -a lt kind» o f afiyM . I Mce. 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Two great acts you just can't miss to watch...Melba Moore andCIlf- ton Davis who have split for the umpteenth time are back together agstn as of th ls w rlt- lng and toasted each otherwlth Teacher's Scotch during din ner at Ronnie's Supper Club.. A brand new wine, dine and dance policy Is now in effect at tlw Royal Box of the Am eri cana Hotel. The festive e a r ly harbinger of Spring means a return to fine music and « broad American menu with some Continental cooking, creatively displayed In the nightly specialties. Diners w ill have a choice of a table d'hote dinner or a wide selection from the a la carte side. T o complement the exceptionally fine hotel cui sine, s revised amt all In clusive wine list w ill be avail able. Tbe accent on music w ill be a two pronged affair - easy listening via subdued jazz and/or a pronounced so lid beat, signaling an Invi tation to dance. You take your choice. The firs t mae stro to usher In the new po licy Is that past and present m aster of the horn, trumpet star JONAH JONES and his group. Music w ill he c o ^ tlnuous, right on til 2:00 a jn< ditto, the service of victuals. The Jones Gig lasts for three weeks and three d iy s .S o n g stress Melba Moore, one of the nation's most exciting en tertainers, just made her de but at Jules Podell's Copa- cahana. Melba has starred in the nation's top cafe’ s and has been on the leading TV variety shows. She achlev- ed nattonal acclaim byw lnn- Ing a Tony In the Broadway Before that hit. " P u rlie ." show, her only previous ex perience In the theatre was In the rock musical, " H a ir ," first as lead singer In the show-stopping parody of The Supremea. She was the first Black "Sheila” tn any of the many " H a ir ” companies play ing around the world. M el ba Is well-schooled for her trade, holding a Bachelor of Arts degree In Music Edu cation from M ontclair State Teacher's College (Mont c la ir, N J J . After a brief teaching career, she decid ed It wasn't for tier. Show biz was for her. She work ed as a background singe: for records, put together an act and worked the Catskills as a stand-up pop singer. "1 was singing nice safe songs, and things like "Sum m er- time* ’ to show off my legit voice. It was a regular act— Then she took ad d u ll.'' ditional voice and dance les sons to give her act a more exciting dlm enalon..Joe F ra z ie r congratulated Vlnnette C a rro ll, directo r of B’way musical, "Don’t Bother M «, I Can't C ope," for being no minate j (Or an award by the Los Angeles Drama C ritics C ir c le as tic ih&w is p l*y- •>g In Los Angeles, too. “ Why w e itn 't you directing me In the Georg« Foreman fight?" Jos quipped...»« STAX FILMS/WOLPER PICTURES ■ D,reC' ed * LI MEL S T U -
