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Show - 0 8B The Salt Lake Tribune, Sunday, February 27, 1372 Common Carrier: Busing Opponents Camouflaging Deeper Feelings By Bettye B. Gillespie posPeople have sessed a supernatural ability to rationalize their own points of view. Such is the case with busing. Buses are now and al-a y s have been a method . of transportation, not a system of educa-t- i c n. They always If only the neighborhood school advocates could admit that they are not against busing per se, it would serve no less a purpose than a stout tonic. What thpy are really against is integrating their schools. The term busing is merely a euphemism which allows them to camouflage their racial antagonism. They with forked tongues. speak How many actual miles were scored when children were bused for the puipose of seg- regation? school The neighborhood concept is a myth, for the neighborhood ends with the line arbitrary imaginary, which separates one racial group from another. Like busing, the concept of neighborhood schools has been used, misused and distorted to justify the status quo of school segregation. It is an instrument used to perpetuate racial segregation in a society not all white and not all black. Segregation does not serve the purpose of democratic education. Whether blatant or subtle, whether by law or by custom, whether bv edict or tradition, de jure or de facto, segregation saps our education system and diminishes justice and equality. It is 'educationally desirable in a democracy that children of all races, all religions and all economic groups go to school together from Grade One It is tragic at best if persons meet for the first time in high school, in the armed services, or on the job. If this can be avoided by busing, then 1 say y bus. If understanding and y can be fostered by relationships in a real world situation, then, by all means, bus. If the quality of education can be enhanced for all of Americas children by busing, then bus it should be. Buses are neither new nor revolutionary. What greater of evidence marks the arrival The school? of the first day cortege of big, square, yellow, , units with flashing mobile lmhts. They have been blockand traffic nations the mg chiltransporting the nations dren since the turn of the -- a n 1 n 1 h m w- - f W Ci in I) har-mon- day-to-da- have been Mrs. Gillespie t r a nsporting the nations children for various reasons since the early 1900s. More than 12 million children 190,000 school buses daily from urban as well as rural and remote subto areas urban regular schools, special schools (blind, retarded) and parochial schools. The question of busing was not even a question, let alone a controversy, until there was interjected, for the purpose of achieving racial balance. Thereby hangs he dilemma. The erstwhile-helviews that busing was a sate, convenient, rational way to transport children has thus given way to frenzied emotionalism, and in some instances, shabby ride s ii 1- d note Editor' "Common Today's Carrier" department has two state- ments submitted by interested individuals who do not represent any One was recoqmzed organizations written by Leah N Waters, 1457 E 3080 South The other was submitted bv Bettye B Gillespy, 5180 S 300 EaM Ogden, who is youth and college division adviser and director for education of the Oqden Chaper, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in Views expressed "Common Carrier" do not necessarily reflect those of The Salt Lake Tribune or the "Common Carrier" board of lay editors. Lets Bridge that makes a Queen Size Bed in Age Gap; 2-D- Take a Tip Every day we are not so gently reminded of countless widows and older people who are unable to make it on their limited 98 BCDRD3- M- Smart sculptured bold relief namentation as shown abnve and we've priced the six drawer, mirror, and panel headboard nt only . . . 117 BUDGET pecan finish with matching plastic tops, the nine drawer dresser, framed plate mirror, and paneled headboard are sale priced at several empty AT THIS 239 pay Uf v f M fp H 1 Vs fM ;n 4 YEARS i i op - qfrvsiit jWdj mi rififMfar Colorful Campaign Chests hard- A three-- d rower 30 chest of fin selected wood with center guided drawers, now in a variety of colorful finishes including rich pecan wood grain, boy them Monday and Tuesday at only..... $4990 Ask About Hi-Ris- er TERMS S"W n : terms Convertible Two single beds In the space of one and they come complete with mat- tresses and weve sale priced them for Monday and Tuesday at only . . . - cvf ' v' '1 v Complete with coverlette and 3129 bolsters now only ; You ... 77 ten buy on our deferred payment plan with no extra chargee A I Twin Hollywood Bed spring filled mattress, matching box spring, headboard and legs, all for only Quality t' 2 for $115 flti 4S' 3 my Out Thuy Go! SINGLE ROUS Famous Brand CdSPETII LW A CASUAL SCENE CASUAL PERSIAN ASTON EMBOSSED El sq yds only in New Gold Color. Reg. 38 95. 2 Part Rolls in Burnished tones of Gold and Orange Acrilan (Acrylic) Pile. $6f Spring Green Tight Embossed Patt Orig. 37.95. 21? $4f BOLD JOURNEY 40 Sq Yds. only m Spanish Red ...A 1095 Value. 57s FhE HOUSE IN SPACE COMMANDER VELVET 53 13 sq yds only in Southern Lime Color Reg Luxurious JZ ANTWHEPE JMAtlED U S. POSTAGE $4s? TOUCH Raspberry Plush Carpet Reg. 31195. INAUGURAL INNER CIRCLE 64 sq yds only in Capri Green. $8 Slightly Irregular. $499 5 One roll in Palace Gold Color Quality Acrylic pile carpet. $5s? 1 aimc on m cwjvbmht pay piahs s Jewel hord surface, heevy duty whit and color hoi our guarantee! ASSORTMENT HAPPY SHAG SHAG 80 sq yds only in Bright Olive $7 Value 8 rolls only . Gold Gieen Beige Values to . IN $4f $695 $3?? NEW LOVE 64 sq yds only in Surf Green Color ...Reg $8 95. $5i9 ms.U- he PAID itETcnur.vs Price $4.95 Special cN 6 GLORY 35 sq yds only in Bright Topaz. A Gold) J tone shag Midi 355-465- SHIVAREE SHAG 36 sq yds only in Paprika Colcr. Reg $9 85. 3rane $1.50 ! ftsr Everything In Numbing 1VELY SHAG ie Roll uf rrsimmon Seats at $4.95, $3.95 VV. W FREE 695 4th So. 7th ' IN 189 199 - t FREE $4995 - AMERICAN STANDARD S.L and Tuesday are the days to those bookcases you've boo wanting at a price you never dreamed possible. All 3 in rich walnut wood grain vinyl for years of carefroo service, hurry in while shipment lasts. tan use our - panel headboard, weve sale priced it at A most unusual style, you must pi V 411 c BEDROOM sec it to appreciate its great value, the massive triple dresser, mirror, and panel headboard priced at only . A style show winner this CLiSVC MEDlTE'R'l'TH beautiful triple dresser, framed mirror and panel head-hoar- d is in a rich old world pecan finish, you'll marvel at its beauty especially when sale priced at only And you can uso our FREE TERMS to re- - hand. The solution to these obvious problems should be so simple, yet no one can seem to come up with a workable plan. And you SQuO 137 - s. "THE BEST SEAT 3 BOOKCASES' Rich Heres an unbelievable bargain SPSHl'H E EC4MCE in an elaborate triple dresser, framed plate mirror, and their inescapa-MrWaters ble loneliness since their loved ones have left or passed on. Not a day passes that we are also reminded of the dire lack of housing and the impossible rentals so many of super-hig- h our young people are unable to pay for the available few at shopping! Why not a placement agency similar to an employment agency which would take applications listing the needs of goth parties. Social workers and senior citizens could work together to match up the right young person or persons with the right older person or widow who needs additional or some needed income chores done. SUITE You can buy the matching chest of drawers or a pair of night stands to match the suite described aboye, Monday and Tuesday at the low, low price of only LOOK rooms which are only grim reminders of Youngsters stereotype the oldsters as square, crochety and dingbats! Some maybe, but not. all. Oldsters accuse the youngsters as scatterbrained and irresponsible, which isnt altogether true in most cases. Both complain, But I want my privacy! Maybe both sides would be more tolerant of the other if they could work out an agreeable business arrangement which would augment both meager incomes. If Many oldsters complain, I just had someone to do my yardwork or to take me ALL . thatju Tomorrow ... TPIPLE CRKSER tomorrow in both design ond cover and best of all it's famous Kroehler now you con trust and we've sale priced it for two aays at only . . . As now os - Just arrived and yoo can TFFU rr BfnRP')V choose from French Provincial in moon stone white or Mediterranean style in a nch pecan finish, double dresser, mirror, and panel headboard for only fixed incomes. Many of these people live m homes with rz beautiful new Tye V Dye Velvet BEDROOM SALE ay We've sale priced every bedroom suite in our huge stock, even brand new 1972 arrivals, shop Tomorrow and Tuesday for the bargains. By Leah N. Waters KROEHLER Fabulous SOFA V. I $3f s4 Elegant Colorful. ... BE mi $7S9 III 1- I t - r V 1 4 i - |