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He lived during the last century. His name — One GLORY OF institution. dedicated GOD Baha’u’llah is the latest in the succession of Divine since the beginning of man’s existence. He is the Promised One of all religions. His coming ushers in the Age Fulfillment mentioned in all the prophecies of the past. Baha‘u‘llah brings God’s Plan for world peace, world justice and world unity. FOR INFORMATION: ‘Boks _ Fatk party or established It published is by to eliminating racism, poverty and injustice. 4t Messengers sent by God political Wordpower, Inc., a non-profit community organization and is# ‘Bokauiffak THE > 480 East 3900 South Salt Lake City, Utah 262-5849 486-9371 EDITOR _ The world has entered a new stage of history, of will serve as a medium of communication for the poor, the minority and the oppressed. This newspaper will attempt to establish a continuing dialogue between these people and other segments of society in an effort to avoid moreg violent and destructive confrontation, while working toward solutions to community problems. The Editor and Staff for “why don’t | get an equal chance’? White are the faces that won't honestly answer that — |! wonder why? the unwed mother those wanting to adopt children needing homes | 322-2569 AGENCY Black & White ~ DRAINS UNBLOCKED CARES THE- If you need help setting up a budget to include monthly media do | MEANS Black neo are in having your gas or lights shut off. - payment 9. Assign It's a Fact — Women are victims of job stereotyping which — you CANNOT HELP YOU IF YOUR UTILITIES ARE SHUT OFF! You can arrange with the utility companies to pay a regular amount and they feel you should do this so there will be no risk of large -past-due accounts which will result in professions in foreign countries than in the United States. The record in Utah is even more dismal. In Russia 75% of doctors are women: in the United States — 7%: in Utah — 1.74%. In Finland 75% of dentists are women; in the United States — 1%; in Utah 0.16%. if help meet past-due utility bills in order to restore service that has been cut off. They are no longer without male and female headings. It's a Fact — Hourly salaries for women in Utah range from 25% to 35% lower than for men in the same type Fact employment family The agency has sometimes in the Include nondiscriminatory clauses in union contracts and agreements. that your able todothis. Include equal opportunity policy orientation materials for new employees. — Women are victims of an employment bias which takes greater toll than racial discrimination. It applies to all women regardless of race or color. and past been able to advance funds to elimate families in Utah with income from $7,000 $15,000 have working wives and mothers. Request It's a to. Encourage both men and women to enter areas of work they have not previously considered. jobs. you affected by welfare. do not work for pin money. They work to support themselves, to support families, to put husbands through school. Fifty percent of the to increasing. The Services is very short of funds and this will affect | . Review all job and position descriptions inappropriate sex requirements. by It's a Fact — Women Fact light bills will be Division of Family Set up pay scale structure for each job which will apply regardless of sex. 1975. It's a The cold weather is here, gas and Affirmation Steps to Eliminate Discrimination Based on Sex. 1. Write a clear and firm company policy statement on equal opportunity including reference to sex discrimination. Disseminate it DEFINING THE PROBLEM It'sa Fact By Clifford Williams SUGGESTIONS TO EMPLOYERS CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Roberta Hershfield Virgina Heaton, JOBS Cathy Jamison, Central Citv Editor Jorge Arce-Larreta, Director, Public Service Careers STAFF Richard Lukenbach Virginia Baker Rhoda Werner Shirley Shields, Fashion Editor Mary Jones Clifford Williams, Education Editor i Julie Fox Scott Clawson a“ Marie Darling Helen Shew =. Mark Richmond Wilbert M. Mason |