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    Portland Observer December 13, 1979 Page 7
Behind the Wall
by L a rry Baker »35021
O. S. P. Corresponden t
WITH TONGUE CHEEK
Some might wonder why Associate
Justice o f the Oregon Supreme Court
w ould be interested in a group o f
p riso n e rs at the O regon State
Penitentiary called the Class o f Legal
Processes.
We were honored with the presence
o f Justice Thomas H. Tongue at last
Wednesday's meeting, the 28th, and
I ’m sure Justice Tongue wasn’t quite
sure ot what he was getting into either,
but I ’ m proud to say the meeting was a
complete success.
Justice Tongue expressed surprise
and enthusiasm at the versatility o f
the group and our class project. His
reserve melted as he got the “ feel” o f
the group while his presentation and
anecdotes kept the attention o f all.
We learned o f his b a c k g ro u n d
which includes having a father and
grandfather who were also attorneys,
his early legal training in Oregon and
w ith the G o ve rn m e n t d u rin g the
depression, and then in p riv a te
pratice on such cases as “ Pandora’ s
B o x" and “ Lower 13.” These were
the names o f tw o m urder cases in
w hich he was the defense counsel.
We were surprised to learn that he
was chosen as a S uprem e C o u rt
Justice by a poll o f the Oregon Bar
Association. Most Justices were judges
in the lower courts before taking a seat
in the highest court o f the state.
Justice Tongue was candid in ex­
plaining his desire to sit on the bench,
which began while in private practice
as an attorney arguing cases at the state
and federal appelate court. One o f his
main concerns over the years has been
before the Court awaiting a decision.
This was evidenced in a recent dissent­
ing opinion written by him in the case,
STATE-V-CLASSEN (1979), in which
he coined the phrase, “ justice delayed
is justice denied".
coined the phrase, "ju stice delayed is
justice denied.”
He said that he is proud that the
C o u rt is presently functioning well
w ith in the lim its a case should be
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decided, ninety days, and that “ it
has alw ays been m y a m b itio n to
decide cases properly, p rom ptly, and
to w rite opinions that can be under­
stood.”
Ju stice T o n g u e spoke fo r a p ­
proxim ately one-and-one h a lf hours
and there is no way I could possibly
pass on the amount o f info rm a tio n
and wisdom our class received. I can
safely say that all o f us walked away
fro m that meeting w ith something
valuable, and that we are tru ly sorry
we d id n ’ t have more time to spend
w ith him.
Members o f the class have been
walking up to me since that meeting
and telling me how much they en­
joyed his presentation. It was kind o f
fu n n y , but m ore than one person
to ld me that Justice Tongue resem­
bled Abraham Lincoln, and while I
d o n ’ t know i f he’ ll take that as a
com plim ent o r not, there is no doubt
that he was definitely impressive, a
so ft spoken man w ith a p o w e rfu l
message.
“ T he law is a bo d y o f rules
w hereby hu m a n disp u te s are
resolved. The C o u rt’ s role is to see
that human rights are protected, and
order in society is m a intained."
By Nathan Scott
I w ent to view the m ovie
"Freedom R oad” w ith the expressed
purpose o f seeing what type o f actor
is Muham mad A li.
T o m y su rprise and pleasure--I
almost immediately found this to be
tny second concern.
I was moved almost to the point o f
tears-by one scene-where the blind
g irl fo u n d love. I th o u g h t! W hat
courage it must have taken, fo r her,
living in a w orld o f darkness to over­
come such a m onum ental obstacle--
the o ld cliche—any means ju s tifie s
the e n d -is not appropriate in this in ­
stant, but, it ce rta in tly is food fo r
thought.
In order to accomplish anything in
life , one m ust stand ready to
sacrifice. A nd lik e that b lin d g irl.
when faced w ith the p o s s ib ility o f
loss through seperation, because o f
the p o ssib le chance o f a n o th e r
acquiring an education. We too must
sacrifice, because knowledge is the
key; it is that which opens all doors,
be they big or little , small or great!
Togetherness was another point so
p ro fo u n d ly expressed, and in
to g e th e rn e ss, i f one can fin d
ple a sure , o h ! “ how tim e slips
aw ay” so graphically demonstrated
by the railroad construction crews.
Gideon’s inability to read or write
was overcome by determination and
desire. W’e too, have obstacles to over­
come. It is not enough to say that I
d o n 't know the meaning o f this o r
th a t. N o! tny brothers, that solves
nothing. In fact, it creates a more
dangerous situation.
Ig n o ra n c e is n o t b liss; it 's
s tu p id ity . A ll o f life is a le a rn in g
process and should be used construc­
tively. I fin d that I am surrounded by
s tu p id ity , laziness and G od o n ly
knows how many other things that
w ill n o t he lp ine in m y d a ily
liv in g . . . t o say n o th in g a b o u t the
projected future.
U n ity , we m ust have! D eter­
m ination, we must have! Goals, we
must have! and a concrete fu n d a ­
mental blueprint, is the key that leads
toward the accomplishment o f these
things.
D id you ever th in k w h a t an
education is? E ducation is derived
fro m the w o rd educate, and one
d e fin itio n o f educate is, “ to develop
and cultivate mentally and m o ra lly ."
It d id n ’ t say anything about school,
(altho school is vita lly im portant in
acquiring a good education) Why?
because we are being educated
whenever and wherever we maybe
during our awakening hours, and o f
what we learn is up to us.
B rother, the door is already there.
The lock is well secured and in place.
The only remaining factor is the key.
That iny brothers, is w ithin each o f
us. So as we go fo rth from here, lets
go in search o f knowledge. Let us ah
scribe to the principles o f understand­
ing, and make wisdom, our common
goal.
Lucid Walls o f Time
PCC course explores careers in medicine
developmenent, personal assessment
and career exploration, introduction
to p rogram m ing and a num ber o f
other exploratory concepts.
Those who enroll in the health care
o ccupations class w ill learn about
h e a lth re co rd p ro g ra m s , o p tic a l
te c h n o lo g y , n u rs in g , ra d io lo g ic
te c h n o lo g y , m e dical la b o ra to ry
te c h n o lo g y , d ie te tic te c h n o lo g y ,
em ergency m edical te c h n o lo g y ,
ve te rin a ry te ch n o lo g y and de n ta l
programs.
Classes are scheduled to meet from
noon to 2 p.m ., Tuesday w ith fa cility
visits from noon to 3 p.tn., on Thurs­
day and 6:3(F8:3O p.m. Tuesday evening
with facility visits arranged at the con­
venience o f the evening class. Winter
A ne* course to explore the health
o ccu p a tio n s s ta rts at P o rtla n d
C om m unity College w inter term in
response to requests fro m people
returning to the college in their later
years.
"T h e m a jo rity o f women coming
back to school choose the helping
p ro fe s s io n s ,” said Joan C a m p f,
career development program ch a ir­
man. The program ch airm an said
many o f them comment. “ I ’ d like to
do some kind o f w ork w ith people,
but I don’ t know w hat.”
The college o ffe rs nine d iffe re n t
choices in the health area, so this
provided a natural o p p o rtu n ity fo r
an in te rd is c ip lin a r y course fo r
people, including the older woman
looking fo r a change in lifestyle.
W ith degrees in both nursing and
medical records, M a rilyn C lark was
a natural to put together such a course.
“ Most students can’ t step right into a
health course o f study,” Clark said.
“ They need some orientation to the
Held.”
The class designed by C la rk
provides the student w ith an o p p o r­
tu n ity to learn about the entrance
requirem ents fo r each o f the PCC
health areas, basic studies, the career
ladders in each p ro fe s s io n and
specific attributes that are best suited
for each profession. In each case the
students spend one session learning
about I he profession and follow ing
session out in the field in a clinical
situation that would become part o f
the course o f study i f the student
enrolls in that particular professional
area.
Development o f the new course at
the college was also geared to in fo r­
m a tio n a b o u t jo b s th a t w ill be
available in the 1980’ s. Listed in the
10 fastest grow ing occupations are
dental hygienists, emergency medical
te ch n icia n s, h e a lth -se rvice a d ­
m in istra to rs and occupational the­
rapists.
“ I he college develops new courses
in areas where they expect jobs to
be,” C a m p f said. “ Statistics show
there w ill be lots o f openings in the
traditional occupations such as n u r­
sing and secretarial.”
C a m p f heads a program new to
the college this fall which is designed
to help the returning older student
find appropriate courses. In addition
to the h e a lth co u rse , the school
provides credit for courses in career
d e v e lo p m e n t, in t e r p e r s o n a l
term starts January 2, with preregistra­
tion now underway.
O ffered on a pass/no pass basis,
the class ca rrie s th re e h o u rs o f
college credit.
Interested in current books about
African Liberation?
Visit:
JOHN REED BOOK STORE
In the Dekum Building
519 S. W. 3rd Avenue
Sixth Floor
Or call: 227 2902
DO YOU NEED HELP?
I Is the DEVIL working against your home, nature, job, church, money, child-
I ren, sex, neighbor, health, sick, family, loved ones? Are there demons on
your body or in your home? Have you been in a fix where you cannot keep
or find the RIGHT man or woman? If you need help with any or all of these
problems you should call me NOW!I Tomorrow may be too latelll Does your
luck pass you by? If so, I have lucky hands to help you be a winner in all
GAMES OF CHANCE —Bingo, Reno, Tahoe, Las Vegas, Special, Miami,
Fla., etc.
If you are a spiritual seeker who needs help not promises —call me. I am a
"God Gifted” man. I can help you in a hurry.
TESTIM O NIALS
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1) Miss Joyce J.W ., Portland, OR., was in a fix where she could not
find or keep a good man. I, Rev. Hoskins, removed the fix and the jinx from
her NOW she can draw the man of her desire to her like a magnet.
21 M r & M rs. C.P. o f C om pton, C A., could not win the BIG one. They
called Rev. Hoskins and Rev. sent them a for-sure win blessing money hand. I
They went to Las Vegas and their luck kept on coming, winning more than I
$16,000.
3) Ms. Barbara T., In g le w o o d , C A ., had a man who left home fo r i
another woman. She called Rev. Hoskins with tears in her voice. She w a n t-
ed him back 11 Now he is back and eating out of her hand.
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4) M r. Paul, Los Angeles, C A., was in a fix and rooted by this woman.
As a result he lost his nature for other women, but through Rev. Hoskins'
work, Paul regained his nature and became luckier than ever with women,
money and his business.
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5) Mrs. O.I., Long Beach. C A.. had demons in her body, and in her
home, causing all kinds of bad luck, and unnatural sickness. She called Rev.
Hoskins and in 72 hours her home and body were free of unclean spirits.
(The names in the above testimonies have been changed for the protec
tion of the individual.) I guarantee to do what I say I can do. I have a big re-
putation to protect.
I know the power of the SPIRIT. Don't put it off. Don't let distance keep
you from calling. Call now!!! You will be glad you did. Tell a friend where to
get HELP today.
RESULTS GUARANTEED.
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OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA 94610
TELEPHONE: ( 415) 444-4883
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By Michael H. Mooso
In this world of hatred
lies and foolish greed
one does learn the stories
can see the life they lead;
TH E B R O T H E R H O O D OF M A N
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To those who are in tune
with the inner force of life
answers do unfold
and we listen in the night,
that blows inside the shadows
the secret part of mind
no one see's the truth of man
in these perverted times;
Somewhere in the story
one did start a game
others have distorted
the meaning and the aim.
The Brotherhood begins
when one can truly say
” 1 lay my sword with you,
right into the grave.”
From now until my death
I sing the song of man
united I do stand
with all who holds my hand;
Our lives are for the people
we hurt.. and yes, we cry,
but never will they see us
the tears have flowed on by.
Words mean very little;
the time will pass on through
the prepitory stages
then actions show how true.
It never will be easy
but games are for the few
who understands their meaning
will change their life and rule
Yet deep inside our bodies
there is a song to sing
we hear it very softly
much pleasure does it bring
One man becomes a brother
with another friend
their goals must be the same
their thoughts in tune with wind.
over their own actions
with truth and honest words
our destiney's upon us
no longer do we hurt.
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1518 N E KILLINGSWORTH
PORTLAND. OREGON 9721 1
EXODUS
284 7997
DECEMBER
FOLLOW-THROUGH
Knowing Follow-Through Keys is Important
Here arc the F ollow -Through Keys as requested by some callers, regarding iny November
statement in the Observer. Over Ihe past m onth, I have received phone calls asking just what
are the keys to SUCCESS. H A P P IN E S S . H EA LTH , W E A LT H . M O N E Y and RESPECT.
Some o f the callers gave ine their opinion as to what they thought the keys should be.
None o l the callers seemed to understand that life is a succession or order unique to each in ­
dividual. One person's cure can be anolhers poison.
l irst o l all. Follow- thro u g h Keys are like a com bination lock, there must be an order o f
understanding before you can make it w ork. Each individual is as different as their finger­
prints in such areas as ( I ) their actual position in life , relative to others. (2) their age and sex.
(3) their personality. (4) their temperament. (5) their total performance a b ility before lear­
ning Follow -Through Keys. (6) their self inspirational and m otivational index, reflected
from past experiences.
M y Follow Through concept is based upon the simple fact that all things in life and reality
are Ihe results o l a specific succession or order; and learning how to recognize this fact is like
recognizing the correct piece o f a puzzle that fits another piece o f the same puzzle and then
putting them together u ntil the puzzle is complete and going on to Ihe next one.
W ith this m mind here are the Follow-Through Keys:
Follow-Through Keys to SUCCESS are:
Purpose and preparation: one must have a purpose, goal or objective before one can
succeed, but, before one can become successful, one must prepare.
Follow-Through Key to H A P P IN E S S is:
Positive A ttitu d e .
Follow- Through Key to H EA LTH is:
To maintain a balance between spiritual, mental and physical aspects o f your life, (as
in your purpose and preparation).
Follow-Through Key to W E A LT H is:
To acquire a product or service that others need or want and learn to manage it to the
benefit o f yo u rse lf and others under strict c o n tro l. Example (o il, tra n s p o rta tio n ,
housing, food, entertainment ect.) (as in your purpose and preparation).
Follow -Through Key to M O N E Y is:
To sell something o f value to others, more than to buy from other, (as in your purpose
and preparation).
Follow-Through Key to R E S P E C T is:
To recognize your purpose, and perform all o f your preparations tow ard your p u r­
pose w ith Honesty, T ru th and most o f all consistency, never he to yourself.
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Remember in order to complete anything you must Follow-Through.
Thomas Boothe
Author-EoZZow- Through Concept.
In prison life becomes dreams of the past - or of the future.
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