Portland Observer
Optical exam takes time
A kpu/ 30 per cent of Black Americana
wear glasses or contact lenses today and
many of them may be getting short
changed on service.
According to the American Optometric
Association, most consumers are poor
judges of vision care services and easy
prey for persons offering quickie eye
exams and poor quality eyewear in an
effort to cash in on the multi million
dollar eye care market. They thrive in
metropolitan areas.
To aid consumers, the association has
put together a check list of what consti­
tutes a complete optometric examination.
The association says the optometrist
should:
• Take from 90 to 60 minutes to
examine the patients eyes on the first
visit:
• Record the patients health history
before the examination begins. Allergies,
diseases such as diabetes, and ailments
such as high blood pressure can affect the
results of vision tests. So can certain
prescription and non prescription drugs
that one might be taking.
• Inspect the exterior of the eyes and
lids for signs of eye disease;
• Examine the interior of the eyes for
signs of certain eye or systemic diseases.
Since the eye is the only place in the
human body where blood vessels can be
seen in their natural state, symptoms of
many diseases such as diabetes or hyper­
tension. can be spotted there first. If the
optometrist detects such symptoms, he
will refer the patient to another health
care professional for further tests and
treament.
• Test visual acuity (ability to see
sharply and clearly at near and far
distances) and measure the refractive
state of the eye (to determine nearsight­
edness and eye muscle function to be
certain the eyes are working together as
a team);
• For those over 36, provide a tono­
meter test for glaucoma;
• If the case history indicates a need,
test color perception; depth perception;
side vision; and other visual skills.
The American Optometric Association
advises the the optometrist, as part of
professional responsibility, will explain
any vision condition diagnosed and how
the prescribed treatment, usually pre­
scription lenses or vision therapy, will
help. Patients should feel free to ask
about fees and the cost of glasses or
contact lenses prescribed.
Many optometrists use a fee for service
system, charging patients laboratory ex­
penses for glasses and contact lenses.
Most optometrists prefer to offer com­
plete vision service. Rather than provid­
ing a written prescription to be taken to
an optician, they assist in the selection of
a frame, order the glasses from the lab,
check the prescription lenses when for­
warded by the lab, and adjust the glasses
to the face.
Those who prefer to take their pre­
scription to an optician, will be provided a
written prescription.
The American Optometric Association
warns that patients should be suspicious
of any vision examination that is hur­
riedly given or in which only a few tests
are administered.
Charles B. Rangel |D-
NYJ was among those hosting a reception
honoring Sean McBride, given at the ome
of N YC Council President Paul O’Dwyer.
MacBride is returning to Ireland after
serving at the U N where his work on
behalf of the liberation of Southern Arica
was recognized by the awarding of the
Nobel Peach Prize.
The Small Busuess Administration
reported ly is challenging the eligibility of
15 firms in Southeastern states to parti­
cipate in a program for minorities. The
report states that more than half of 29
firms the SBA audited apparently are not
controlled by Blacks, Latins or other
disadvantaged people, as required by
law.
It looks like a real free-for-all clouding
the political picture in Atlanta in the race
for the seat of Represent atles Andrew
Ysuug after he is confirmed by the
Senate next month to his U N Ambass
adoreship. So far in the race are John
Lewis, executive director of the Voter
Education Project; City Council Presi
dent Wyehe Fowler, who is white; Rev
erend Ralph D. Abernathy, head of
SCLC: Reverend Ted Clark and Rever
end Clemmon King, all Black. Other
candidates are State Democratic Party
Chairman Marge Thurman, State Repre­
sentative Gerald Horton. State Senator
Paul Coverdeil and Atlanta attorney
Wyman C. Lowe.
In Los Angeles. Mayer Teas Bradley
has announced his candidacy for a second
term to bead the nation's third largest
city.
In Barbados, things have become so
critical for Amhasaader Theedere R.
Britton, Jr., a Ford appointee, that he’s
under investigation by the State Depart­
ment’s Foreign Service Inspector on
charges of incompetence.
Adam Clayton Powell III has been
appointed manager of news operations
for the CBS News radio network. The son
of the late Congressman and Hazel Scott,
he joined CBS News from radio station
W IN S.
The Port of Portland has an
immediate opening for a Sec­
retarial Center Operator.
One must have Mag Card I I
or knowledge of other word
processing equipment. E x­
cellent skills in spelling,
grammar and punctuation is
needed and type 50 wmp.
Salary range: I 6,900
$ 10,000. If qualified, phone
Esther Wilson, 233-8331,
Ext. 306.
T e k t r o n ix
Food Service Attendant
O b cull. te m p o rary c a fe te ria
work available both day and awing
shift. Prior experience in food
preparation and nerving helpful.
These jobs can lead to permanent
positions.
Alex Haley, author of "Roots" is one of
six specially commissioned authors whose
works will appear, along with President-
Elect C arter’s Inaugural Address in the
“official" book of the inaugural ceremon­
ies. It will be issued January 31 and will
Freedom National Bank, said he “just
couldn't afford to take” the Administra­
tion offer.
It has also come out that Representa­
tive Barbara Jordan was not offered the
coveted Attorney Generalship because
she would not agree to serve a full four
years. She plans to run for the Senate in
be called "A New Spirit, the Inauguration
of President Jimmy Carter and Vice
President W alter F. Mondale". Cost 46.95
J. Brace Llewelly, president of the
48-store chain of Fedco supermarkets and
president of The 100 Black Men, has
finally revealed that he turned down
President elect Carter'«-bid fo r-him to
become Secretary of the Arm y. Llewel­
lyn. also chairman of the board of
1978 and still hopes for an appointment to
the U.S. Supreme Court.
Also considered for Secretary of the
Army was Washington D.C. lawyer Clif­
ford Alexander, former EEOC chairman.
He is an honor graduate from Harvard
University and Yale Law School.
The following are some of the Blacks
holding key positions in the C arter/
Mondale Transition Office:
Larry Bailey, Special Assistant to
Transition Director Jack Watson; Ben
Brown. Assistant Director, Personnel
Advisory Group; K. Z. Chavis, Education
Coordinator; D r. Andy Chishom, Justice/
L E A A ; D r. June Christma.s, Leader.
H E W Transition Team; Terrance Duver-
nay. Government Reorganization; Jim
Elsberry, Political Coordinator; Dennis
Gree. 0 M B Program Coordinator; Nira
Long, Personnel Officer; Donald Mc­
Henry, State Department Transition
Team; Leonard Mithcell. Personnel Of­
ficer; Valerie Pinson, Congressional Re­
lations; D r. William Rutherord, Com-
m erce/NASA Transition Team.
Pearls o f the Poet
by U lysses Marshall
The Port of Portland has an
immediate opening for a
Real Estate Sales Manager.
Salary Range $19,400 to
$29,100. Requires degree in
business administration or
land economics or equivalent
experience in industrial real
estate. Also requires back­
ground in marketing and
direct sales or leasing of
commercial or industrial real
estate. Certified Industrial
Developer designation and/
or real estate license pre­
ferred. Send resume to the
Port of Portland, P.O. Box
3529, Portland, OR 97201.
Key Punch Operators
We have immediate permanent
openings for swing shift Key Punch
Operators. Formal keypunch
schooling or equivalent work exper
ience required. Familiarity with
129 IBM card punch or Inforex
key to disc desirable.
Part Time Assembler
Part Time positions available
for electronic assembly work. Good
Vision and the ability to do de
tailed work required. Training will
be provided.
Clerk Typist
W ill perform diversified clerical,
statistical, skilled duties. Average
typing ability required.
Secretary
An Equal Opportunity
Will perform advanced
secretarial, stenographic and
clerical duties. Two years secretar
ial training or experience required.
Above average typing ability, and
shorthand or transcription skills
necessary.
Employer
TEACHER -CETA II
An Equal Opportunity
Employer
Terrance A. Todman, the current U.S.
Ambassador to Costa Rica, has been
named by President Carter to be Assist­
ant Secretary of State for Inter-American
Affairs. A native of the Virgin Islands,
Todman has been ambassador to Costa
Rica since March of 1975, when he was
named after a series of diplomatic gaffes
by the Nixon administration over its
appointees to that nation.
Todman has established himself as a *
skilled and adriot dimpiomat. In a pri­
marily white Latin American nation, he
has gained a great deal of respect.
History Quiz: Which Blacks have been
awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?
The Prize has been awarded three
times to Blacks -- two North Americans
and one South African. Ralph Bunche
(1904-1971), long associated with the
United Nations, was the first. He was
cited in 1950 for his work as mediator of
the Arab-Israel dispute over Palestine. In
the other two instances it was awarded to
Blacks who led non-violent crusades
against racial injustice. Zulu Chief A lbert
Luthi (1898-1967) of South Africa in 1960
and D r. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-
1968) in 1964. (SourceBlack Culture Quiz,
published by Sperry & Hutchinson Co., -
330 Madison Ave., N YC 10017)
Notice
The Afro-American Heritage Bicen­
tennial Commemorative Quilt, which was
recently exhibited at the U.S. Depart­
ment of State in Washington, D.C. will be
displayed at the New federal Building
(1220 S.W. 3rd Avenue) the entire month
of February. The quilt may be seen
Monday through Friday in the first floor
lobby.
The Women's Day Committee of the
New Hope Baptist Church will be having
a Fish Fry and Bake Sale, Saturday,
January 22, 1977, starting at 10:00 a.m.
The Fish Fry and Bake Sale, will be held
at Gloria s Record Shop, 532 N .E. Alber
ta, Portland, phone: 282-7028.
Director of
Community Correction
$1,388
$1,771. Coll. grad,
and 5 yrs exp. in corr. work,
1 of which must be a supv. or
admin, capacity. M A deg.
may substitute for 2 yrs.
exp. or any satisfactory
equiv. comb, of exp. and
trng. Last filing date 2-4-77.
Apply Civil Service, 150 N.
First, Hillsboro, Ore. 97123.
An Affirmative Action and
Equal Opportunity Employ­
er. Women and members of
minorities urged to apply.
F A C IL IT IE S A T T E N D A N T
$853 $1,036. for the Uni­
fiend Sewerage Agency, 1
yr. exp. in the const. & main,
of pubic works projects or
facilities and 1 yr. truck driv.
exp. Compl. of the 8th grade
or any satisfactory equiv.
comb, of exp. and trng. Poss.
valid Oregon Chauff. lie.
Last filing date: 2-4-77. Apply
civil Service, 150 N. First.
Hillsboro. Ore. 97123. An
A ffirm a tiv e Action and
Equal Opportunity Employ­
er. Women and members of
minorities urged to apply.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
UNCLASSIFIED
In biochemistry research
position for the study of
heavy Mental Magnetism in
laboratory animals. BS in
chemistry or biochemistry
required. Training or ex­
perience with laboratory an­
imals and radioisotopes re­
quired. Position funded thru
Nov. 1977. Salary $750 per
mo. Send resume to Lewis G.
McLaren, Dept. of Agricul­
tural Chemsitry. Oregon
State University, Corvallis,
Ore. 9331.
OSU is an Affirmative Ac
tion Equal O p p o rtu n ity
Employer
THO UG HTS
The thoughts they come easy
They are sweeter than honey
You are everything to me,
You mean more than money
The thoughts they come easy about you.
The thoughts they come easy
They keep torturing my mind
Because without you,
I ’m crying all the time.
The thoughts they come easy about you.
The Albina Ministerial Alliance is
sponsoring an “Eccumenical Fellowship
Service” on January 30,197, 7:30 p.m. at
the New Hope Missionary Baptist
Church, 3725 N. Gantenbein. Host Pastor
is Reverend A. Bernard Devers. Ghuest
speaker is Bishop H. B. Daneil, Pastor of
Greater Mt. Calvary Church of God in
Christ. Musical Selections will be provid­
ed by scheduled participating choirs:
Greater M t. Calvary. Maranatha and the
Magnificient Mass Choir of New Hope
Baptist Church.
Indies 21-35
want to meet
men 1er dating.
The New Hope Missionary Baptist
Church announces its Men’s Day Annual
Program commencing Thursday, January
20th through Sunday. January 23rd.
Programs are scheduled nightly at 7: 30
p.m., closing on Sunday at 3: 00 p.m.
JOB FINDER
CLASSIFIED ADS
$626.
Assist dentist by
passing instruments, mixing
filling materials, charting
teeth and maintain appoint­
ment schedule at County
Health Clinic.
M IN IM U M
Q U A LIFIC A T IO N S : Grad
uate of accredited course of
dental assistancy and certi­
fied as Dental Assistant by
A D A A with certification by
the State of Oregon to take
oral radiographs OR 2 years
experience as Dental Assist­
ant with completion of quali­
fications necessary to take
certification exams and qual-
lifications required by State
of Oregon to take intra-oral
radiographs.
APPLY: By
January 25, 1977. Multno­
mah County Personnel, 426
SW Stark, 7th Floor, Port­
land, Oregon 97204. 248-5035
Au Equal Opportunity
Employer
Minimum two years coilqge.
Emphasis in early childhood/
Elementary ed. Must have
experience and ability to
teach children, supervise
play and plan activities and
learning experiences. Salary:
$572 per month. Apply by
position title. Submit resume
to: 4-C, 1110 S.E. Alder.
Portland, Oregon 97214.
Closing date is January 21,
1977.
T R O N IX
The Women's Day Committee of the
New Hope Raptist Church will sponsor a
Musical Program, Friday, February 4,
1977, 7:30 p.m. at the New Hope Baptist
Church, 3725 N. Gantenbein Avenue.
Featured will be the Magnificient Mass
Choir of New Hope, along with several
other local choirs.
The thoughts they come easy
They keep flooding my mind
The last time I saw you.
You were crying
The thoughts they come easy about you.
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DENTAL ASSISTANT
REAL ESTATE
SALES MANAGER
Benefits include liberal insurance
and retirement programs,
educational support and profit
sharing plan.
Apply at Tektronix Industrial
Park or write to T E K T R O N IX ,
IN C .. P .0 . Box 500, P. Beaverton,
OR 97077.
An equal opportunity employer
employer m /f
Around the Nation
Thursday. January 20, 1977
SECRETARIAL CENTER
OPERATOR
Call Andrea.
232-4635
PROPERTY SPECIALIST
In our Portland West Branch
claim office.
Experience,
aptitude or interest in build­
ing construction.
College
degree required.
Salary
$750 per month, plus car.
Full benefit package with
profit sharing.
Farmers Insurance Group
Call 646-8151 ask for H arry
Chick
An Equal Opportunity
Employer
WATER DATA CONTROL
CLERK
City of Portland. Approxi­
mate yearly salary $12,043
starting to $14.414 after
three years.
This person
supervises a staff of clerical
employees involved in as­
sembling and transmitting
accounting data for comput­
er processing.
Applicants
should possess extensive
knowledge of computer pro­
cessing and accounting pro­
cedures.
Applications are
available at the Portland
Qivil Service Board office,
510 SW Montgomery Street,
Portland. Closing date is:
January 28, 1977. Minorities
and women are urged to
afply-
An Equal Opportunity
Employer
CHILD CARE WORKER/
A ssistant teacher
Preschool teaching experi­
ence preferred. Ability to
plan activities. Salary $500/
month. Must meet PSE
guidelines and be a resident
of the City of Portland. Sub­
mit resumes to 4-C, 1110
S.E. Alder 97214. Closing
date (January 28. 1977.
An Equal Opportunity
Employer
TAX COLLECTION
MANAGER
$18,374-$21,486, depending
on qualifications. Supervise
and administer the County's
property tax collection; res­
ponsible for billing, collect­
ion and distribution of prop­
erty taxes levied; establish
& maintain necessary ac­
counting records.
M IN I­
M U M Q U A LIFIC A T IO N S :
Minimum of 2 years of pro­
gressively responsible finan
cial management, banking
operations or related exper
ence A N D Bachelor's degree
in business, banking, eco­
nomics, finance, accounting
or related field OR substitu­
ting additional related ex­
perience for required educa­
tion on a yar-for-year basis,
up to 4 additional years. Re­
quired experience and edu­
cation should demonstrate
the knowledage of office
m anagem ent procedures,
supervisory techniques, ac­
counting, inernal fiscal con
trols and data processing
methods and procedures
Knowledge of Oregon State
property tax laws desirable.
APPLY: By February 7,
1977. Multnomah County
Personnel, 426 SW Stark,
7th Floor, Portland, Oregon
97204 or call 248 5035.
Au Equal Opportunity
Employer
UNDERWRITER
TRAINEE
EDUCATIONAL
COORDINATOR
CETAH
Must be college graduate.
No insurance experience
necessary. Outstanding pro­
motion opportunity. Full
benefit package.
Farmers Insurance Group
639-8661
Bachelors degree in early
childhood/elementary ed or
related field and/or 3 years
experience in early child­
hood program and supervi­
sory experience. Must have
ability to plan for children 6
weeks thru 14 years. Salary:
$800 per month.
Submit
resume to:
4 C, 1110 SE Alder, Portland
Oregon 97214. closing date:
January 21, 1977.
An Equal Opportunity
Employer
TYPIST CLERK
City of Portland needs a
T Y P IS T CLERK. Approxi
mate monthly starting rate
is $605.
This is routine
clerical work. Typist Clerk
types letters, reports, statis­
tical information and other
material from copy, rough
draft or dictating equipment,
files materials and records;
xerox, collate and distribute
various documents; answer
telephone calls; act as recep­
tionist; and perform other
clerical duties. Apply to the
Portland Civil Service Board
510 SW Montgomery, Port­
land, OR 97201. Minorities
and women aVe urged to
apply.
An Equal Opportunity
Employer
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
An Equal Opportunity
Employer
SENIOR STENOGRAPHER
CLERK
City of Portland. Approxi­
mate monthly rate is $716.
Performs difficult and res­
ponsible clerical work invol­
ving typing and shorthand;
acts as secretary to a bureau
chief or other clerical work­
ers; handles inquiries and
requests from other city div­
isions and the general public.
Apply to Portland Civil Ser
vice Board. 510 S.W. Mont­
gomery, Portland, OR 97201.
Minorities and women are
urged to apply.
An Equal Opportunity
Employer
CETAH
PHOTOCOMPOSITION
Minimum 2 years college
SYSTEMS
COORDINATOR
training in child develop-
ment/elementary ed or re­ The Department of General
lated field; and/or 1 year Services, Printing Division,
direct supervision of pre­ will secure the services of an
school children. Salary:$475 individual to coordinate the
per month. Apply by posi­ development of photocom­
tion title. Submit resume to: position/word-text proces­
L C , 1110 S.E. Alder, Port­ sing systems for the State of
land, Oregon 97214. Closing Oregon. Qualification requir-
ments include six years of
date: January 21, 1977.
combined experience in data
An Equal Opportunity
processing and photocomp
Employer
systems and demonstrated
understanding of ty p o ­
graphy and related printing
AMBULANCE E.M.T.
procedures. “ Saftwy "range
L IN C O LN C IT Y . Certified $1447-$1848 per month. Ap­
Oregon E .M .T. with one
plicants should write: State
year’s practical experience. Printer, 1225 Ferry Street,
Valid Oregon chauffeur's
S.E., Salem, Oregon 97310,
license. Scope of the examin­
for bulletin and application
ation to determine candi­ form. Applications will be
dates eligibility include an
received until January 31,
oral board and background 1977. Oregon is an Equal
investigation. Starting slary Opportunity Employer.
$756 plus fringe benefits.
Apply at City Manager's Of­
DENTAL HYGIENIST
fice, P.O. Box 48, Lincoln
City, Oregon 97367. Closing $863-$1,002. Provide clincial
dental hygiene service to
date February 1, 1977.
dental
clinic patients, dental
An Equal Opportunity
health education to clinic
Employer
patients, school and pre­
school children.
M IN I­
M U M Q U A LIFIC A T IO N S :
Possess current license to
POLICE OFFICER
LIN C O LN C ITY.
Salary practice dental hygiene in
State of Oregon. (Those
$759 plus fringe benefits.
W ritten examination, oral within the last 6 months of
interview, and background training as dental hygienist
investigation. Submit appli­ may apply but will not be
cation to City Manager's certified for appointment un­
Office. P.O. Box 48, Lincoln til licensed by State of OR
City, Oregon 97367. Closing A PP LY: By January 25,
Multnomah County Person­
date January 28, 1977.
nel,
426 SW Stark. 7th Floor.
An Equal Opportunity
Portland.
OR 97204, or call
Employer
248 5035.
TEACHERS AID • CETA II
Preschool program experi­
ence or training helpful.
Must enjoy young children.
Salary: $424 per month.
Apply by position title.
Submit resume to:
4-C, 1110 S.E. Alder, Port
land, Oregon, 97214. Closing
date: January 21, 1977.
Aa Equal Opportunity
Employer
CHILD CARE WORKER-U
CETA II
Preschool teaching experi­
ence, ability to plan activi­
ties and learning experien­
ces. Salry $420 per month.
Apply by position title. Sub­
mit resume to 4-C, 1110 S.E.
Alder, Portland, OR 97214.
Closing date: January 21,
1977.
An Equal Opportunity
Employer
A a Equal Opportunity
Employer
CURATOR
HORNER MUSEUM
Primary emphasis in Oregon
cultural history. Prefer Mas
ters degree. Background in
Oregon history and museo­
logy. Experience as curator
or assistant in a major
museum. Ability to inspire
commitment of volunteers to
assist in museum program.
Ability to attract gifts of
materials and funds. Crea
tive, artistic
some skill in
graphic arts helpful. Salary
range: $14,000
$16.000/12
months. Send vita and three
letters of reference to M.
Popovich, Vice President for
A d m in is tr a tio n , O re g o n
State University, Corvallis,
Oregon 97331, by February
10, 1977. Oregon State Uni-
verstiy is an affirmative ac
tion/equal opportunity em
ployer.
1 )IAL - A JOB 227-5828
Kaiser - Permanente
Medical Care Program
Bfl
Au Equal Opportunity Employer