’»rtland Observer
Republican’s appoint Art Fletcher
cr h e r e fs
q o p la c e
lik e th e
R eal
O te g o n
Republican National Chair
man George Hush has an
nounced the appointment of
A rth u r A. Fletcher as eon
s u ltu n t to the RNC fo r
m inority affairs.
Fletcher
w ill advise the Chairman and
other party officials on poll
ticul matters with special
emphasis in the m inority
area.
In announcing the appoint
ment, Hush said: "With (he
appointment of A rt Fletcher,
the Republican National Com
mittee is putting the nation
on notice that the Republican
Party means business and is
going to actively and ag
gressively seek to not only
build a broad base of support
for the Party and its pro
grams, but also to signifi
cantly involve Black leaders
in the affairs of the P arty.”
Fletcher, a longtime advo
cate of the involvement of
Blacks in the policy making
areas of the R epublican
Party, sees as one of his
goals the encouragement of
qualified Blacks to run lor
public office as Republicans.
A top p rio rity ," Fletcher
1
e
. a n i qp bank
I i lee lije
R ea! O rato ri B a n k ,
Oregon xsv
»n.
O bank <5 i )
PEPI’S BOTTLE S H O P
Let PfvPI s I ld F IL L SHOP fie your headquarters fo r
champagne, wines, m ixers . . . at the lowest prices In
town,
Lloyd Center — Next to t f *
L iq u o r Store. PEPI’ a one
and only store. Open 9:30
a jn . to 9:00 p jn .
D ally.
Sundays: Noon to 4:00 p jn .
2 8 1 -2 7 3 1
ROY BURNETT S
V A L IA N T S
IN VOLUME
said of his new position, "w ill
be to see I hut electable Black
candidates run for Congress
in 1974 and that they are
supported fully by the official
Party structure. It is hoped
that one or more Black
Republicans w ill bi- elected
to ('o n g re ss d u rin g the
coming mid term elections."
Fletcher began his work
w ith the Republican Party in
I91H when, as a student at
W ashburn U n iv e rs ity in
Inpcka, Kansas, he was state
Vice Chairman of the Kansas
Republican Party.
fro m
1955 to 1957. Fletcher served
as legislative liaison officer
lor former Kansas Governor
Fred Hall
Fletcher was chairman ol
the California Republican A s
sembly 1959 through I'Mil.
and in 1962 ran for a seat in
the California Slate Assem
bly.
creased.
About 33 percent of the
Black population, 7.7 million
people, was said to have
been below the 1972 poverty
level, compared w ith 9 per
cent, 16.2 million people, of
the white population.
In addition, the jobless
rate for Blacks and other
non w hiles was |0 percent,
the same as in 1971, com
pared with a drop from 5.4
to 5 percent of whites, the
report said.
The report indicated that
during the 1970's, the rale of
improvement in Blacks' posi
l i o n io the United States has
slowed down from the "sub
stantial social and economic
gains" of the 1960 s. Bond
indicated.
In addition, the projiortion
of Black high school grad
ualcs between 10 and 29
juni|H'd sharply
from 52
percent to 65 percent during
the same period, the report
said.
It was said there were
about 727,000 Blacks enrolled
in college in 1972, which was
double the number in 1967.
The report said there is
evidence that the number of
Mark poor has increased in
the last year while the num
her of white poor had de
SALE!
'E c o n o m y C a r S p e c ia ls “
170-1973
Valiant Dwsttr Sport Coupas,
Valiant Scamp Hardtop* and
Valiant
by J r tir It
TNI L A K IS T SELECTION
IN TNE ENTIRE NORTHWEST
★ 3 speeds - 4 speeds - Aetometics
★ Space (testers wrftk fold dewn bock soot.
BUY N O W !!
w m ¿MjnrAere/ /
ROY BURNETT
CHRYSLER-PLYMOUTH
P o r t la n d I f m e i t A u to m o tiv e D e a l e r "
2 10 NW
B ro o d w a y
2 2 2 -1 8 0 1
Wilds, Jr.
r
J o h n s '
F lC K -l*-M U V I»y
'CLERY
R E A M -L M
MOWERS ilC YaES
S t a r t s p in n in g y o u r w h e e l s -
T ry
C h u c k ’s d e a ls
Special!
Special
rued as a result of the
struggles of others.
The
school system for example
w ill respond to a few Blacks
in the system because of the
efforts of those iqieniy dis
satisfied with the system.
When the progress of a few
in the system is identified,
you w ill find that its directly
related to the specifically
identified gri|>e of the vocal
community people.
When
the appointments of Blacks
to government are made,
they ran be traced back to
the need to balance com
munitv opinion and federal
dollars. Seldom are Blacks
appointed to positions where
their expertise lies.
This
puts them at a distinct dis
advantage and reaks of tok
enism.
How w ill the struggle have
touched the victors?
We
must assess this in terms of
motion and (tsychological pro
gress. I f one speaks of the
determination of some Black
pcopl. not to accept their
situation any longer, the
determination of « me white
people not to accept it either,
and a consciousness on the
part of other white people
that changes arc hound to
conic, then in those terms
there is forward motion. A t
the end of each battle the
( IIA R I.E S (R F W S
Peugeot
Buy a
W'e Feature:
Rog. 1 2 9 .
N o w 1 2 5 .9 5
a
•
•
•
a
A n d g e l fr e e w a te r b o ttle (R e g . 2 .7 9 )
p
C o m b in a tio n lock (R eg . 3 .9 5 )
Raleigh
Jeunet
Columbia
Vista
Peugeot
fteds,
E
yelee
-
training hikes
-
7 0 1 7 N . L o m b a rd
victors w ill know that the
other party cannot be taken
for granted in performing
another's w ill.
Who are the characters?
Who happens to be playing
the game? The players are
m inority folks in Oregon who
must refuse to allow men
and women of influence to
buy allegiance by catering
to their egos. What about
your people and th e ir needs?
The players are politicians
who d rin k from the same
spring of money, power and
influence. Neil Goldschmidt.
Don Clark, Jason Boe. Clay
Myers, Betty Roberts, Fran
ris Ivancie and others must
jump through well defined
hoops to win state-wide. In
many instances we end up
with mediocre prima donas
who arc making extraordi
nary decisions about the lives
of Blacks and others.
The struggle in Oregon is
just beginning to get really
warm. The folks that used to
play the game all alone have
some new partners. This is
a big state and there are a
lot of fingers in the pot. The
future of Black folks in this
state is more important than
party lines or personalities.
Oregon w ill be better off for
having struggled. Long live
Oregon!
2 8 6 -1 0 7 9
LÇ2J) (Recount on rental* to churches and o rg a n iia tlo n s
M e e tin g R o o m s
T w o P o o l T a b le s
Judge W .S. I hompson
Free P o o l Lessons
can Culture and Tribal Law
Values and the Law of the
Seas.
One of the featured pre
sentations w ill be an actual
tria l on skyjacking.
The
Center is also sponsoring an
essay contest on the "Impact
of Developing Nations on
International Law", with a
$1.000 prize for the best
entry.
Sunday, August 26 is dedi
cated to "Religion and the
Law". This commemoration
w ill be highlighted by a
panel composed of religious
leaders directly concerned
with law and world peace. It
w ill discuss the relationship of
religion to law in today's
world and their joint efforts
to advance the cause of
world peace. A distinguished
leader in this field w ill de
live r the World Law Day
address.
The U.S. is expected to
have about 1,000 persons in
attendance, including dele
gates and their wives, ob
servers, law students and
law professors.
The Hon
orable Alphonse Boni, Chief
Justice of the Supreme Court,
is Conference Chairman. The
Chairman of the World As
sociation of Judges is the
Honorable Earl Warren, Re
tired Chief Justice of the
U.S. Supreme Court. Charles
S. Rhyne, former President
of the American Bar Associa
tion is the President of the
Center.
The Center, which has its
headquarters in Washington,
41“
3
i
Cons
■
• ONkw
• Batto
a Spec. Cabinet Wadi
rw i wem
e.ptaa rappt-m Auataapct
2 8 8 -5 1 2 1
W eekend Savings
NEIL KELLY
N o rth e rn
Napkins
e
34“ each
yQ (
160 0 . Pkg
Reg 37*
each
Budget priced napkins for home or
picnic use
x
U.S.D.A. Choice Beef
M Y-TE-FINE
Regular or Hot
1 I
Reg »1.69 lb
,5 o .$ $1 00
3
G a y la
Sirloin Tip Roast
Chili with Beans
Reg
Cons
37
34“ eoch
Packed in rich meat-sauce
r » rid
• u e
a , ,
i u b
u le
ï e
H o ste ss P
ta
trimmed ond 3 properly aged
to perfect .on. Excellent *
oven roast.
Ç
V A 2
N
■
Reg
13“
Can Pop
10 ;
lb
Nine sparkling flavors.
J im m y D ean
Fresh Large
MY-TE-FINE
Sausage Rolls
M u s h ro o m s
Milk Bread
Regular or Hot
l i b . Pkg
Reg »1.23
2LbPk9
Reg >2 45
79<
Reg 98“ lb.
4 7 toM
si n r
‘ 1 .9 5
each
>
>
5 lb Box ‘3 69
Save 19« per pound FREE RECIPES
M iss Breck
100 C o u n t
H air Spray
Paper Plates
13 0 i . Aerosol Can
• R e g u la r
•
Super • Regular
Unscented • Super
Hold Unscented.
Reg 87-
46
C
Deluxe 8-Pc. Decorated
Available Variety
Sections
43
88
S
fm r
CqRKew3Sfc417A
■
34 «och
Toast some for breakfast tomorrow.
M en 's a n d Boys'
Q u a lity
Disposable for use on picnics, com
ping and more!
Reg. ‘ 2.99
Sizes 11-2,
2W-6 and ô ' t -I 2.
A vailable A pparel Sections
$206
Pair
"C harge It"
A vailobl» Variety Sections
D u re x Topeo
A fit
WW
Reg 89“
Gallon
For stoves, lanterns and heaters
Ladies'
Baby Dolls
5 styles with 6 lovely colors
Sizes small, medium and large
$C 99
Ava table A pparel Sections
A vailable Variety Sections
COMPANY
m N. Abaría Nctfeed, Oragaa
1 oo
Basketball Shoes
Fuel
Reg »4 98
3
22'dO z
loaves
Pkg
Stove and Lantern
Beverage
Sets
J
Reg 69
each
Available Cosmetic Sections
W id e choice o f
patterns, colors and
sites
Reg
39“
lb
each
A n c h o r H o c k in g
• Store*
is
Finest, tastiest you can buy
Aw a w uh u n roe
noecr tut tu n u u e c . . .
• Kitchens
O w n e rs
Tom ato Juice
00
Reg
40 0 . 5
ne ftur mm.. . shkehsi
• AMHein
P a u l & G e n e v a K n a u ls
•Prices g o o d W e d n e s d a y A u g u s t 1 th r u S a t u r d a y A u g u s t 4 .
Holds any hair style
N O W ?...W H Y ?...
wagons
Birthday Party
M Y-TE-FINE
Hu butmeu hat grown, a t we hova,
with dw finest itoff of CARPENTERS
DESIGNERS and ESTIMATORS in the
trade
.5 speeds and 10 speeds
Free Happy
M__ Cen.e.v
R ecM entia (-C om m ercial
T o o l b a g (R e g . 2 .7 5 )
Geneva’s Cocktails
is celebrating its 10th Ann!
versary this year
It is a
non political, voluntary inter
national association of judges,
lawyers and laymen who are
devoted to the creation of a
new world order in which
disputes among the world's
people are avoided or settled
under international rules of
law.
The world assemblies are
held every two years. Pre
vious ones have taken place
in Athens, Greece; Washing
ton, D.C.; Geneva, Switzer
land; Bangkok, Thailand and
2
Belgrade, Yugoslavia.
This
year's conclave is expected
to attract more than 4,000
persons.
Abidjah has a reputation
as one of the most exotic
capitals in the world. It is
often referred to as "The
Paris of A frica". In January,
Judge Thompson and Mrs.
Margaret Henneberry, D ir
ector of Meetings for the
Center, went to Abidjah to
hold discussions on the con
4228 N . W illiams
2 8 2 -6 3 6 3
ference with Boni and Presi
dent Felix Houphouet Boigny.
Final arrangements are now
being completed. It w ill be
the largest conference of its
kind ever held in Africa.
Because of the growing im
portance of the developing
countries on that continent,
world interest w ill be cen
tered on Abidjan as the con
ference gets under way.
Judge Thompson is a native
"The M achine of Tom orrow — "I
of Mebane, N.C. and a past
president of the Washington
appliances
and National Bar Associa
tions. He holds membership
THE WORLD FAMOUS RIRBY
in the American Bar Associa
tion and has served in sev
HOW OFFERED AT FRICES
eral official capacities of that
body. His interest in inter
* TERMS TOO fififl AFFORD
national law goes back many
years. Thompson was Secre
tary General of the Center
K ~
‘ Y -
F
from 1961 to 1967 and has
F
B
I!
GIFT
ROW
You
been the Secretary Treasurer
FOR REQUESTING OUR NO
since 1968.
He was ap
OfSIGNtO (0 A
pointed to the bench in June.
COST— NO OBLIGATION IN HOME
A tl CARRI r s A
1969.
FLOORS
DEMONSTRATION
Judge Thompson is a grad
ISC IU 0IR C
uate of Howard U niversity
SHAG RUGS
■ E F A IK —PARTS (MUMBO toft)
and the Robert T e rrell Law-
School and did graduate work
at C ity College of New York.
He is married to the former
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Audrey W aller and they have
7 3 2 0 N E S A N D Y BV
All
used makes sold and repaired.
a son, W illiam W aller Thomp-
< Fred J M eyer »
Caucus Time
W'e must realize that we're
in the tholes of a civil
struggle here in Oregon.
Therefore, the future of Ore
gon w ill be built even, in
part, by those who fought on
both sides. Those who have
been defeated, too, w ill at
least help to make the new
Oregon what it is.
The
question then is how wil the
struggle have touched us?
How w ill it have touched the
victors'.’ Who are the charar
ters in the picture?
The struggle w ill have
touched some of us by the
re sid u a l re w a rd s received
while we sit quietly and reap
the individual benefits ac
C íu b c íá ,
S t.
Significant gains also were
noted in the number of
Blacks holding elective of
fice
2.600 in 1972, twice
the number in 1968.
Also, the proportion of
non whites earning more than
$10.000 increased from 22
percent in 196« to 30 percent
in 1971, the Bureau reported.
"We are now more likely
to finish high school, more
than twice as many Blacks
are in college, and about 8%
more of the Black population
earns $10,000 a year." Bond
said. "B ut the Census Bur
eau report makes liars of
those who claim unlimited
progress for Blacks over the
last few years."
The s ta tis tic a l indices
which point to a worsening
of the Black condition coin
cide almost exactly with the
beginning of the Nixon Presi
dency, w ith its cut backs,
shifts in sharing and re
verses in revenue" Bond
said.
" I f this data shows any
thing," Bond concluded, "it is
that figures don't lie but liars
do figure."
Chairman, Oregon Black Caucus
4 Door Sedans to choosel!
/• wm / A
One of the busiest persons
in Washington these days
(aside fom the Watergate
cast of characters) is Judge
William S. "T u rk " Thompson
of the D.C. Superior Court.
As Secretary Treasurer of
the World Peace Through
I.aw Center, the affable ju ris t
has a major responsibility in
coordinating the Sixth World
Peace Through Law Con
ference to be held in Abid
jan, Ivo ry Coast August 2(1
31.
The setting for this and
the concurrent World As
sembly of Judges is the lux
urious Hotel Ivoire. There,
eminent legal representatives
from more than 100 nations
w ill deliberate on such im
portant topics as the Inter
national Control of Drugs;
Human Rights and Refugees;
P o p u la tio n C o n tro l; M u lti
Nation Trade and Business
and Monetary Systems; A fri
B la c k s lo s e e c o n o m ic g a in s
I here was a decline in the
high school d ro p o u t ra te
among Blacks aged 14 24
from 23.9 to 17.8 percent
during the five year period.
I he 1972 w hite dropout rate
was 10.7 percent.
Page 3
hosts l a w c o n fe re n c e
In 19(15. F le tc h e r was
elected to the City Council of
Pasco, Washington, and he
was a candidate for lieute
riant governor in that sate in
1968.
!■ le tc h e r was appointed
Assistant Secretary of labor
m 1969 and was appointed an
alternate delegate to (he
United Nations in 1971. A t
the lime, RNC Chairman
Bush was I S. Permanent
Representative Io the UN.
Following his service at
the UN, Fletcher was execu
live director of the United
N egro College Fund and
during fits tenure there raised
$11.2 m illio n d o lla rs for
p re d o m in e n tly N egro ,?ol
leges.
Fletcher currently owns
and operates an employment
standards c o n s u ltin g firm ,
A rth u r A. Fletcher and As
somites
Black Americans arc twice
as likely as whites to he out
of work, three times more
likely to live below the
poverty line, and just ax
likely today as we were six
years ago to earn half ax
much money ax whites do,"
Julian Bond said this week.
Bund, a member of the
Georgia House of Kepresen
tativex, heads an A tlanta
based research firm called
Political Associatex. His re
marks, he xaid, were based
on "a quick look” al a Census
Bureau re |x irt on Black eco
nomic and social status, is
sued last week in Wash
ington.
Thursday, August 2, 1973
Open 9am to 10pm daily, including Sunday.
Always plenty of free and easy parking.
Fred
M eyer
Shspp.r, c
—.
Ctorpah