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About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (April 20, 1978)
P o litic a l c a n d id a te s a d d re s s N A A C P m e e tin g Many political hopefuls attended a "Candidate's F a ir” sponsored by the N A A C P Sunday. Among the candidates, who had two minutes to introduce themaelvea, were: Goverwor Victor Atiyeh. Republican who is con cerned that the money spent for human service problems often does not filter down to the people. He gave his legislative record of twenty years as evidence of his dei>p feelings about human resources. Hear the “Sound ot Jefferson" - Live - in a benefit lor future hand tour* at 8:30 p m on Friday. A pril 21at at the Masonic Temple The "Sound of Jefferson' will knock your sock» off with a Las Vegas stvle show with music ranging from 40» jax i to K ( and Setting the tone as opening net far a fine evening of enjoyable listening w ill be “Sola" - famed Portland jazz singer. Also fen tured w ill be Brian Bressler, comedian. Tickets can be purchased at the usual ticket outlets - or call 287-1390 far the Names in the News Rolbe Smith, past President of the N A A C P . Corvallis Branch, is a candidate for the three member Benton County Board of Commissioners. Gwendolyn Header»oa. President of the Corvallis Branch N A A C P was select ed to be one of six Oregonians invited to Washington. D.C. as a result of having been a member of the Governor's Council for the past year. There are three councils - Portland. Eugene and Bend - which get advice from citizens on m atters of government concern. Betty W h ite has been promoted by the Portland Development Commission to Rehabilitation Advisor Trainee. W orking out of the N .E . Broadway Office, she w ill assist homeowners who qualify for home improvem ent. Anita EUot has started work at the new Engine House Pizza on N .E . Broad way. Sharon Pott» and Gerald Cobb were m arried Saturday at Miss Potts home, followed by a reception at the Thunder- bird. Sharon is the daughter of M r. and M rs. James Potts. Dins - King Elem entary School students w ill take part in the International 4-H Fan-Fair. 4 - H g o es Betty Hardy. 4-H staff representative, adds that foods, cooked and served to reflect the cultures of various countries, will be presented by group leaders. 4-H members and volunteers and hosted at individual tables. The first annual 4 H International Fun-Fair, a cultural awareness program, carnival and foods feast, will be staged the evening of A p ril 22nd. from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, at the M a tt Dishman Center, 77 N .E . Knott Street, announces Ira D. M um ford. Extension Agent. Ore gon State U niversity. Featuring native customs, costumes and foods of many nations: from England to Africa. Norway to Mexico and Latin America to Alaska, the Fun Fair also will highlight dance groups, ethnic clothes and hair styles and a carnival. at “T h e evening promises to be a colorful and eventful one,” adds M rs. H ardy, and the public is invited to attend. There is no charge for admission. Further information can be obtained by calling Urban 4-H Center. 4815 N .E . 7th Avenue, at 287-1770. Dx-B/uund 3- s no Appointment A forum of Black women candidates will speak to the Oregon Association of Colored Womens Clubs Saturday: Caret B ryant. Candidate for legislative district *14: E vie Crewefi, candidate for legtsla tive district #16; Gladys McCoy, candi date for County Commissioner; and Judge Mercedes Deiz. candidate for re-election to the Circuit Court. The Alliance of Black School Educators and friends w ill hold a no-host reception for D r. Lee P Brown on Sunday. April 23rd, 7:00 10:00 p.m. at the Sheraton, Lloyd Center. The community is invited. Emily Ashworth. Democrat, calling herself an activist, who advocates lower electric costs, decommissioning Trojan, providing good meaningful jobs, enforc ing child support laws, improved low cost medical care and building high caliber child care centers. M ara Hollingsworth. Democrat, advo cates a new health and welfare program accessible to all and less government. Superintendent of Public Instruction Verne Duncan (incumbant) said his department has one of the best records of cooperation with the Civil Rights of H E W in the nation. He is assisting local districts to comply with federal regula tions. Ruth M cFarland revealed that her two opponents have stated they will not withhold funds from school districts not in compliance with federal requirements. She would use this means to enforce desegregation and related requirements. Nellie Fox. Democrat, has worked with labor unions all of her working life. She would strengthen the apprenticeship pro gram, work more ckwely with high schools, and broaden recruitment. M ary Roberts. Democrat, cited her record in the legislature in human re sources. Stating “justice delayed is justice denied." if Labor Commissioner she would look at the investigation-con- cilliation process and emphasize staff training. Jose Bustos. Democrat, said, “I am endeavoring to take the message to the state that there are people who have been deprived of their nghta. deprived and humiliated. There are people who cannot live where they want to live because they are different. I have suffered what you have suffered. 1 have experienced what you have experienced. I feel my experiences would make the office more down to earth - down to the people." Ralph Groener said that as he worked his way through college feu* a number of employees, he noticed that Black people always held the most menial jobs. D e scribing his work w ith minorities and others to improve labor conditions, he said. “I w ill not promise to do it - but I w ill w ork w ith you” to make the Labor Bureau more responsive. Frank Fran sone, would like to expand statewide job opportunities to minorities and women and provide benefits for employers who help provide opportum- ties. Bill Shuck. Democrat, is personnel manager at Wah Chang in Albany. He cites his management and affirm ative action/personnel experience. Also speaking were: Q County Cauiuilesiee: Chairman Don Clark. Dan Mosee, Gladys McCoy, Paula Bentley. Earl Bumenaw, Tom McGee, Ear! Oney, Reverend Sylvester Green I I I , Berna Plummer. City C w m lsslan: Commissioner Mil dred Schwab, Arnold Biskar. Stephen Kafoury. legislature: Representative Gretchen Kafoury. Representative W ally Prieat ley, Evie Crowell. Representative Ho ward Cherry. Carol Bryant. Ri'.’ger Troen, Jane Cease. W ynn Barnes. Tim K irk. City Auditor: John McCaae. 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Three adult positions are open on each of the three advisory committees. Adult appointments are for tw o years. Persons appointed are limited to tw o consecutive terms. Petitions are available at the school district's public information departm ent, 631 N .E . Clackamas Street. Portland 97232 ENTUBES P a y in Sm all W e e k ly o r T fo n th ly Sodium Pentothal MM*(B FOt SLEEP D U R IN G E x tr a c tio n s & F illin g s ALL licensed Anesthetist in Attendance Dental Insurance Accepted Rhone — 2 2 7 -2427 Im ran _ • F orm a A vailable a t ou r O f fioa ) i - momi 221*0598 B irth rig h t (fee confidential counseling for pregnant girls Mayer Building at 11306W Morrison FLY SA F E LIKE K1TEMANI Halloooo down there! It sure is fun to be Kiteman and fly around safely up here. And you know, it's even more fun when you fly safely too. That means flying kites made of paper, or plastic, or even pastrami! Just as long as your kite, or your kite string, is never, ever made with metal or wife Flying safe means flying when it's sunny too. so your string doesn t get wet, and your tail doesn t get soggy, and your feet don't get stuck in the mud. 'And safe flying always means flying away from traffic, tv antennas, and kite-eating power lines But if your kite does get caught in a power line remember: don't pull its strina Instead, call me: the Kiteman at Pacific Power “So fly safe like me. Then, color me too! Just pick up a free Kiteman coloring poster at your local Pacific Power office." The People e t Pacific Power D E N T IS T S tr e e t L e v e l 5 1 5 S.w d ^ rh Ave, HOURS 8:30 AM fo 5:00 PM Closed Saturdays f it ! S A L E HO U R S: 10 am to 6 pm, Mon-Sat, 10 am to 5 pm Sunday Volunteers needed She’s unmarried. She’s pregnant. She needs help. 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