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Page 8, Portland Observer, November 11, 1987 Prime Rate Decreased Improving Your Smile Part 1 Do you hate to smile because of embarrassment about your teeth? There are now many options for correcting the defects, each with advan tages and disadvantages. In this article, and next week's, I will explain the choices you can make that will help you regain self-confidence and make you want to smile — all the time. Dentists can now correct the color and shape of teeth by the use of tooth colored dental plastics. Their application (called bonding) helps re store stained or damaged teeth. It closes gaps between teeth and builds up old, eroded teeth. The composite resins are "painted" onto the front surfaces and then hardened under a special light. Bonding can last three to five years. Sometimes we apply a warm peroxide solution in order to brighten those teeth that have been stained by coffee, tea and tobacco. "Bleach ing" may not remove all stains, but it will certainly help. "Capping" is another technique, accomplished by placing a crown, or artificial cover over the tooth. Dentists recommend a crown when a tooth has been severely damaged or decayed. "Capping" is another technique, accomplished by placing a crown, or artificial cover over the tooth. Dentists recommend a crown when a tooth has been severely damaged or decayed. Crowns can last 10-15 years. Next week, I'll discuss other options. E lections N e w sb rie fs November 11,1987 Compiled by Nyewusi Askari Mississippi By a slim margin, voters in the State of Mississippi passed a repeal of an 1890 constitutional ban on interracial marriages. First Interstate Bank of Oregon has changed its prime rate from 9.00 to 8.75 precent effective at the opening of business on Thursday, Nov. 5, 1987. First Interstate Bank of Oregon's prime rate refers to the bank's pub licly announced prime rate which is a base rate used to price some loans. It may not be the lowest rate at which the bank makes any loan. First Interstate Bank of Oregon is an affiliate of First Interstate Ban corp, the nation's ninth largest banking company with more than 1,100 domestic offices and over 30 offices specializing in international banking. Drug (Crack) Counseling Drug (Crack) counseling for abu sers is available starting November 30 at 7:00 p.m. There will be films and group discussions. For infor mation, call 289-4915. With a Latino mural on Central America as the backdrop, participants in Sunday's rally heard compassioned pleas by Natashia Lopez, a senior at Roosevelt High School and member of it Peace Club, for student to get involved and find out the effect U.S. policy has on other countries. Black Affairs Monthly Meeting The Oregon Commission on Black Affairs will hold its regular monthly meeting, Wednesday, No vember 18, 1987 from 3 to 5 p.m. in Room 354 of the State Capitol Building in Salem, Oregon. The meeting is open to the public and all interested persons are welcome. Please note change of date from usual second Wednesday, due to holiday. For more information, contact Faye Burch, Oregon Commission on Black Affairs, 378-2969. Philadelphia W. Wilson Goode, the city's first Black mayor, beat ex-mayor Frank Rizzo by an official 14,000 votes. Hartford, Conn. Carrie Saxon-Perry, became the first Black woman mayor of a major city in the Northeast. Baltimore, Maryland States Attorney Kurt Schmoke became Baltimore's first elected Black mayor. Kamau Anderson, of Portlanders Organized for Southern African Freedom, discusses the flaws in the U.S. foreign policy in Central America and Charlotte, N.C. Charlotte's first elected Black mayor, Harvey Gantt, was defeated in his bid for a third term by Sue Myrick. Mayor-elect Myrick, who is White, will be the first female mayor or North Carolina's largest city. Gantt lost by 1,000 votes. >outh Africa to tne ow -ow people who gathered n Pioneer Courthouse Square for a rally, "A Call :or Peace in Central America." K eep O ld Man W inter W here H e B e lo n g s . . . ANC Leader Freed From Prison 77-year-old African National Congress leader Govan Mbeki was freed November 5, 1987, after spending 23 years in prison. Mbeki, Nelson Man dela and six other senior ANC members were sentenced to life in prison in 1964 following convictions on charges of sabotage. The only White defen dant, Dennis Goldberg, was freed in 1985 and is reported to be living in London, England. Rene of Paris • Andre Douglas Zurv and more • Carefree O ut In The C old Store Hours 10:00a.m. 'til6:00p.m . Monday Thru Saturday 1105 N.E. B roadw ay (across from Safeway Lloyd Center) Tel. 282 1664 th a t drugs can rem ain in the body after the effects have worn off. These drug residues can sometimes circulate through the system long after the person has taken the drug and make the person feel as though he were again ‘high’. Drugs and other residues in the body, from our chemically oriented society, can prevent a person from realizing his full potential.” On Thursday, November 19th, Pacific Power and Light is conducting a free Weatherization Seminar and workshop. The workshop will contain information and ideas for our customers to make their home more energy efficient, e.g. ceiling insulation, floor insulation, storm windows and storm doors. We will have expert contractors to answer any questions you have, along with trained Pacific Power employees to give you additional information into our programs. The meeting will be held at the King Neighborhood Facility — 4815 NE 7th, in the cafeteria from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. P S. There will be free giveaways. Call Pacific Power at 282-4323 for weatherization tips that will help you get the most out of your energy dollar. L. Ron Hubbard PACIFIC POWER Turtles give their young no care at all. The mother sea turtle digs a hole on a beach and lays her eggs, covers them w ith sand and then returns to the sea The sun hatches the eggs Adding quality to your life. - , 'U '"