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Show Page HILL TOP TIMES 14 August 25. 1978 Fifth women's equality day marks Women's Equality Day, set by public law in 1974, is observed on August 26, the 58th anniversary of the Constitutional amendment giving women the right to vote. Ratification of the 19th Amendment on August 26, 1920, marked a victory for women's suffrage. long-soug- ht One of the most militant advocates of equal suffrage for women was Susan B. Anthony. In 1873 she insisted on voting at an election in Rochester, N.Y., and was subsequently THIS WAS the culmination of the struggle of the American women's suffrage movement but only the beginning of the fight. The late Dr. Alice Paul drafted the Equal Rights Amendment in 1923, and had it introduced in Congress for 49 consecutive years until it was passed on March 22, 1972, and sent to the States for ratification. arrested, tried and convicted. On June 18 of that year she was sentenced to pay a fine for her violation of the voting law but she never did. THE ORGANIZED campaign for women's suffrage in the United States began in 1848, but gained little momentum, except in the wild and wooly West. The Territory of Wyoming passed the first law giving the vote to women in 1869. It was to be another 24 years before Colorado enacted a similar law in 1893, followed by most of the other Western States. The amendment is still several States shy of being made part of the Constitution, but as President Carter said last year, "Equal rights for women are an inseparable part of human rights for all." of past were dearly bought and this final effort will not be easy. Achievement of this goal is essential in order to secure meaningful equality for all our citizens." few great democracies of the world. If they did not, they would be betraying a trust that began more than a century ago with the women's suffrage struggle, of which suffrage ON THE OTHER side of the coin, literally and figuratively, Susan B. Anthony might be honored in the near future by having her portrait placed on a new U.S. dollar intended to replace the bulky and little-use- d Eisenhower silver dollar. The new coin will be smaller, about the size of a quarter. Just as with every movement to give women their rightful place in American society, the new coin has caused a controversy between those in Congress who want to see Ms. Anthony honored and the old guard in the mint who want to revive that nebulous American figure, Miss Liberty. "Hundreds of women gave the accumulated possibilities of an entire lifetime, thousands gave years of their lives, hundreds of thousands gave constant interest and aid as they could. It was a continuous seemingly continue to demand and get their just rights in one of the AMERICAN IF THE NEW amendment is not ratified by the required number of States by March 1979, its chances of becoming a part of the Constitution are slim. Little headway was made in the Eastern States, however. On the national level, it was not until 1920 that the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was passed, guaranteeing that the right of United States citizens to vote "shall not be denied or abridged by the Federal Government or any State on account As WOMEN will CFC starts the women's suffrage movement proves, September 6 legislative endorsement of women's rights can take a long time. President Carter recently pointed out, "The successes of the sex." victory long-soug- ht 2 on The average GS grade for women is 1 Hill AFB and is throughout the entire Air Force Logistics Command. GS-5.- GS-5.5- under the Equal Employment Opportunity Program. In the Wage Grade (WG) or blue collar field, women comprise 6.90 per cent of the force at Hill AFB. Women make up 21.7 per cent of the base work force, while 25.3 per cent make up the total Air Force Logistics Command average. Recently, Thora Phillips was promoted to the grade of GS-1- 4 in the Directorate of Procurement and Production. r This promotion not only made her the highest graded woman, but the only person of that rank on Hill AFB. As more women come into the work force, better opportunities for advancement will follow. in the Muriel Nye was promoted to a Accounting and Finance Branch. She is one of s on base and they comprise a three women total of only seven men and women of the same grade on Hill. GS-1- 3 In the past year at Hill AFB, increased emphasis has been placed on women's programs, employment in the work force and upward mobility. GS-13- endless chain of activity. Young suffragists who helped forge the last links of that chain were not born when it began. Old suffragists who forged the first links were dead when it ended." IN THE TRADITION of such dedication, today's women continue the fight for equal . rights. The Presidential Proclamation declaring observance of Women's Equality actions to insure Day notes that women's equality also benefit men: "As women achieve equality, men, too, are liberated from ancient prejudices and relieved of arbitrary barriers to personal fulfillment." on-goi- ng Thus, the underlying significance of Women's Equality Day is not for women only. As the Presidential Proclamation further points out: "The needs, hopes and problems of a complex society demand the talents, imagination and dedication of all its citizens without regard to sex." (AFPS) Ogden ALC emphasizes opportunities The Ogden Air Logistics Center is making important strides in its placement of women reformer Carrie Chapman Catt noted:! Mary Clarke named first Army two-sta- r The Army has named its first woman to two-strank Brig. Gen. Mary E. Clarke, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Military Police School and Training Center at Ft. McClellan, Ala. confirmation as temporary major generals. ar director ALSO A former The Air Force already has had its first woman major general Maj. Gen. Jeanne M. Holm, now retired. of ALL NAVY flag officers wear the including women two stars of rear admiral, even though they may be in the "lower half" or one-sta- r the recently disestablished Women's Army Corps (WAC), General Clarke was twelfth on a list of 27 general officers the President has forwarded to the Senate for pay grade. (AFPS) Ofrl S cout registration schedule cf tor August 20th Girls, ages six to 60, are urged to participate in Girl Scouts of America activities on Hill Air Force Base during the 1978-7- 9 school year. .'. g y REGISTRATION for be held on-ba- will troops Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the entrance to the Base Exchange. W'W'' Z"i K l t" h se ,J? Girls who wish to register at this time should bring a parent with them to assist in completing registration. "'"''ft, "'w "f f , lfr ", '," Jt, s'H '"1" ' A ,$, WWMM 74 Z ' '' f '' V i h i 'fa .rm '" ' s, 'J U " jf" mm '. '''',& .'.J '' 'if s . 7 V '' , ' t i r: - :.j are Paula Nahley ond Doflcno Dixon. if a tit act i tnsitfe'tsrit aatC'Si i (U.S. Air Force National Hispanic Heritage Week will be observed at Hill AFB Sept. with religious services, displays, a banquet and an essay contest. 10-1- 5 The annual event will start off on Sept. 10 with bilingual Protestant Services at the base chapel at 10 a.m. 11 v S 4 Preparing for the forthcoming registration for base girl scouts on Dianne Dixon, Taml Groat, Krystl Groat, Renee Maynard, Back are: row, 30 Aug. c... gj?o at the base library, base exchange and the Maintenance Directorate. ALMOST READY Robin Walker. Holding sign or sixth through The Girl Scout program is open to girls and leaders in four areas, to include HISPANIC DISPLAYS will open on Sept. ., M4'jttf4WMrW'''SvrH'SSSm l-- 2 E3M M?B 4, Li', A I 1 iff A' 773-768- Brownies (first through third grades), Juniors (fourth 6. grades), Cadettes (seventh through ninth grades) and Seniors (10th through 12th grades). I (SKaJy Gtf fa W'tJ, S. f$ (Dianne) Dixon at Mrs. James (Karen) Groat at 773-965- WW mm' y '); "M'MWt,,! m,U,MLV, or leaders ADULT potential leaders willing to share their time with girls in the program are needed. Those who wish to volunteer may contact Mrs. H. J. Photo) rittneasieitttties ttttii bilingual Catholic Mass will be held at the chapel at 10 a.m. on Sept. 12. A A family dinner will be served at the Airmen's Dinir.g Hall fron to 7 p.m. on Sept. 13. Hispanic food will be offered at all base restaurants, Officers Club and the Officers' Club during the week's activities. THE EVENT will culminate with a banquet Officers' at the base's 6 Club on Sept. 14, beginning at p.m. The speaker will be announced later. Non-commission- ed e An essay contest, open to on- - and personnel, will see the winning entry suboff-bas- mitted to the Hispanic magazine NUESTRO for publication. A $25 gift certificate also will be presented to the winner and a $15 gift certificate for second place. ESSAY CONTEST RULES are: printed orj typed entry, containing the author's name. address and home telephone number; ap proximately 300 words in length and sub-- j mission by Sept. 8 to the 388th Social Actions Office (388th TFW-SL- ). t I Theme of the essay is contributions of Hispanic Americans to American Society; with emnhasis nn Tiicnnnir cultural . l oackground ... a ikj a |