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Show THE BEGINNING a) wy ke ee Serials Order Dept. U. of Utah libraries (2) City 84112 OIE ie OC ALE SN Editorial Ofc. 975 E. 3300 Sou Suite 11 Tel-486-9: LOCAL MAN WINS ELECTION GN CIRCULA 1s ~ty7 3 The local newspapers played him up as the “‘youngest National President at 39”. Although the stabbing incident dampened the spirit of the convention, the wishes of the critical girl who wrote “do not blame them” portrays a most compassionate dramatical lesson in human relations. This should serve necessary.) Family Services (County Welfare) 486-1811 Guadalupe Center 346 W. Ist So. 355-1541 as a vivid reminder of the need for JACL’s positive programming toward a better world of tomorrow. Raymond quoted, “Our youths are well aware of this need. We must aid them in their search for identity and their place in the American Dream.” Agency — Telephone: American 466-1344 Civil Legal Aid Society 328-8849 | Legal Defenders 322-1U41 Marriage and Family Counseling Bureau (U of U) 322-6140 Medicare 524-5300 NAACP 363- 6031 Pregnancy P“lanning paul 612 S. 2nd E.. Tues.7:30-9:30 p S.L.C. Health Dept. 398-7820 Numbers Liberties Association . Union - Suicide Prevention 328-4881 Apprenticeship Program 322-2583 CAP Administration South State 487-3641 Central City 615 Office S. 2033 3rd E. 322-2436 Northwest Center 776 W. Ist N. 359-8741 Midvale O7 N Holden. Madi. 255-3516 Headstart Day Care 615 S. 3rd E. 359-8749 DRUG CRISIS Tats Misaka with Ray & wofe, Yeshike CENTER | 211 Edison St. 255-1190 6 p.m. to 6 Uno a.m. Raymond Uno, Salt Lake attorney, featured in the Profile section of the July 9 issue of Wordpower, was eleted national president of the Japanese-American | Citizens League at their national convention in Chicago. He will assume the leadership of the league’s 96 chapters and staff and formulate league programs for the next two years. _ Mr. Uno is the youngest man ever to lead the national association. SPECIAL CAMP NATIVE RETURN SON’S TRIUMPHANT by Alice Kasai — Banners reading “Welcome Home National President’’ ‘Congratulations — Raymond Uno”, ete., greeted the smiling but through ihe iadies hair 4nd shiris and ripped through the banners and signs being held up by the youths. His wife Yeshike, and four sons, exhausted Intermountain District Teb, Kai, Mark and Shawn, awaited Council’s first Presidential their turn te reach him, embrace] candidate for the National JACL and kiss him in a joyous reunion Office. About 75 local exuberant after a week of conventioning, members were awaiting at the The photographers and newsmen. United Airlines terminal for over from the local press and TV one and a half hours because of cornered him for pictures and delay in the schedule. He and Tats interviews. Tats Misaka, his Misaka returned Sunday, J ub 19th, Campaign Manager, who 6:30 p.m. The strong prankish wind blowing gustily around the plane that carried him home, Joined in the celebration by gleefully swirling HAS OPENINGS : Employment Security 322-1433 accompanied Raymond to NAACP DIRECTOR IN SALT LAKE CITY the convention, beamed with pride as friends shook his hand and thanked him for “taking such good care of our Ray”. MINORITY FRANCHISE tie ime tok coy ee LAN ON GROUND SHAKY mentally retarded children still has eight openings for a two-week stay beginning July 26 at Grand Mesa ABOVE: Mrs. Geraldine Jobnson, West Members of the Salt Lake City National Park, Colo. -branch of the NAACP were treated Monday, July 20, to a visit from a Raymond Servatius, executive director of the Easter Seal Society for Crippled Children and Adults of Geraldine Johnson. Mrs. Johnson, West Coast NAACP Life. Utah, 4868 from the society office. Children attending the camp will leave the Murray office July 26 at 8:30 a.m. by bus under supervision of five persons, one of whom will be a nurse, Servatius said. Stops will be made in Springville, Price and Crescent Junction, Grand County. Applications must be entered as soon as possible, Servatius said. Medical histories of children must be reviewed to ensure care of the child within the ability of a nurse at the camp. dynamic, enthusiastic woman, Mrs. S. State, said persons having children they wish to send to camp may obtain applications Salt Lake County Bar Legal Services Inc. 328-8891 (TAX HELP) — Jackson Elem. School 751 N. Ist W. Jefferson School, 1071 SW Temple Oquirrh School, 350 So. 4th E. Tennants Union, Central City 466-4778 Travelers Aid Society 328-8996 Unwed Mothers 355-7444, oe Utah Welfare Rights es 2959-9454, 467-6372 YMCA 322-1291 YWCA 355-2804 University of Utah Hospital 328-3711 In March, Secretary of A check with 19. companies, Commerce Maurice H. Stans which account for 257 of the 300 announced at meetings in Harlem openings, showed that not a single and the Puerto Rican community inquiry has been received from a an agreement by 28 national minority group member since the franchisers and 9 oil companies to -announcement 10 weeks ago. provide 300 franchises to minority When questioned on the failure entrepreneurs in the New York of the program, the Small Business area. The Office of Minority Administration in Washington, said Business Enterprise obtained these a reason might be “a feeling of .pledges as a follow-up to a meeting distrust on the part of minorities”. held three months earlier. Another Small Business However, the plan appears to be Administration official blamed the on shaky ground. Several firms lack of success on the fact that deny having pledged any franchises, many franchisers “are not willing to while others report no interest on make ae sufficient risk the part of minority groups. commitment.” Membership field director attended the branch board meeting to assist with plans to begin a Life Membership Drive, culminating with a Membership Gaguct in May or June of 1971. Mr. Danny Burnett, local membership chairman, introduced the guest speaker and welcomed Mr. James Gillispie, President of the Ogden NAACP, and his wife, Betty. Mrs. Johnson inspired the members present with ideas on how to obtain memberships and how to meet the goals set by the national office. She interspersed her suggestions with personnel anecdotes and made the point, “You can’t sell memberships unless Coast NAACP Life Membership field director you ask first. It’s simple - just ask everyone you meet. Too often, we stay in our tight circle of friends and don’t approach casual associates or strangers.” She related many examples of gaining support for the NAACP and told, “we have a long, hard fight yet ahead of us in civil rights. The NEG Administration is proof of ° this.” Mrs. Betty Gillispie, active in youth work with the Ogden branch, advised, “in Utah, success is endurance. - outlast them.” the secret to You have to Mrs. Johnson appeared on KSXX 2-way radio and KCPX Channel 4 Television before leaving Salt Lake City. Life Memberships are $500.00 and can be purchased on installments of $50.00 per year. For further information, call or write Mr. Danny Burnett, 247 N. 6th West, 363-6031. . |
