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Show THE SALT LAKE TIMES FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1973 Westwood Discusses Women's Goals in Political Caucus at ASU In a public speech at Arizona State University, sponsored by the Arizona Womens Political Caucus, Jean Westwood, former chairman of the Democratic Party, discussed the history of women in American politics, the reasons behind the formations of the bipartisan Womens Political Caucus, the' principals for which they stand and the ways to accomplish their goals of electing more women to public and party offices in both parties. After reviewing the early history of the womens movement in this country up until they received the vote, Mrs. Westwood Somehow women then said, thought the long battle was over. Not that they gave away their gains. They organized in clubs to study the issues, they began to work in their precincts and some women worked to gain more voice in party decisions. But mostly it was alright to vote for men that they had won. Ruth Baker Pratt, one of the women who did run for Congress during that period, said, A man enters public life and not the slightest attention is paid to the fact that he is a man. A woman runs for office and there is more interest in the fact that she is a woman than her qualifications for the job she seeks. Men and women should be put in a parity, the sole issue being which candidate is best qualified to perform the duties of the office concerned. From' 1917, when Montana voters sent Jeanette Rankin to Congress, to now, only 84 women have been elected or appointed to the- Congress. Thieir proportion has never exceeded 3.7 percent. 31 of the women who have served in the house and every woman but one who has served in the Senate first went to the hill as either an appointee to fill out a term or as an electee filling a husband or fathers term. In the Senate only Margaret Chase Smith, who had in her turn first gone to the House as a widow, ran and was elected the first time. Some of these widows only served for a short time and did not rerun. But most were capable legislators who got time and were but again, bitterly candid in acknowledging that it was only their husbands name and experience which helped them get elected the first time. It is only in the last fifteen years that most of the women in Congress have first been elected on their own merits. But because women were preoccupied after World War II with trying to find a place in the working world, it took the rising discontent with Vietnam, the civil rights movement, and worry about their children on the part of mothers who saw them moving outside the system and who were aroused by their questionings to look with distrust at the course of government and the control of both government and political parties it took all of these to make women decide that they must take the next crucial step of trying to help make those political decisions which decide who .will be the candidates and what stands they will take on the vital issues. They found many barriers fi-in their way, and still do. And nally they realized that women must organize, as other groups have done, to support each other and to work for the issues they consider vital, within the political system, if the ultimate aims of equality for all people in their opportunities for life, liberty, and happiness arc to be achieved. - re-elect- ed . The resolution passed at the meeting of the National Steering Committee in September says it very well, The National Womens Political Caucus is determined to participate in the political system from which women have been largely excluded. This determination is strengthened by the Constitutional breakdown and ethical numbness exposed by Watergate. We concur that Congressional abrogation and Presidential usurpation of power have increasingly imperiled the integrity, the stability and the vitality of the American political system. Watergate is the culmination of the threat to those principles essential to a Democracy: Respect for the law Right of the people to set limits to power Bill of Rights The publics right to know and the individuals right to privacy Right of Congress to declare war and control the public purse Respect for the intelligence, the sensitivities, and the honor of all people. As we work to restore these principles to American political life, we shall maintain our capacity for constructive outrage. Leadership in all political parties and on all levels of government must be asserted by women now. Annual Bazaar Nov. 3 At Guard Armory The Mental Retardation Association of Utah, Inc. (MRAU), will hold its 25th annual bazaar Saturday, November 3, in Salt Lake City. To be held at the National Guard Armory, 1543 Sunnyside Ave. from 2 to 9 p.m., the annual MRAU bazaar will feature both new items and hand made clothing and household items for sale. Highlight of the annual bazaar will be the giving away of a brand new 1974 Chevrolet Vega automobile. Included in the thousands of items to be sold are quilts, aprons, adult and childrens clothing and Christmas decorations, all hand made by volunteer workers. Among the new items at the well know, traditional event will be books, toys, jewelry, toiletries and cosmetics, home furnishings, appliances, bicycles, af-gha- ns, dolls, and bric-a-br- ac Page Five Army Begins National Platoon at Ford Ord Workshop on Child Abuse Opens at Weber State Oct. 25 Drawing on the tradition of regional military units and the success of recent hometown area platoons in New Hampshire, Michigan, Massachusetts, Texas, the U.S. Army has announced plans to form a national platoon. Made up of two men from each state plus Puerto Rico and Guam it will be called the American Infantry Platoon. To be eligible for selection, applicants must be high school graduates or have equivalency diplomas, be without previous military service and meet the platoons mental, physical, and moral qualifications. Determination of the platoons membership will be made by the recruiting district commanders. Besides being part of an innovative and prestigious unit, the platoon members will receive $307 a month starting pay less normal deductions, housing and other Army benefits. Also available, if the requirements are met is a $2500 cash enlistment bonus paid upon successful completion of basic and advanced individual A statewide workshop on child abuse will be held at Weber State College in Ogden on October 25. The purpose of the workshop is to develop sonic workable solutions to the problem and to design a cooperative state program. Mrs. C. Joy Chandler, from the National Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect in Denver, will give the keynote address during a morning session. Her topic, An Approach that Works: Medical Center Consultation Team, Its Formation and Operation, will offer suggestions for developing a community program to effectively curb abuse and neglect. Professor Richard I. Aaron, University of Utah Law School, will present the legal aspects involved in child abuse cases and Utahs Acting Chief Medical Examiner, Dr. Josiah B. Taylor, will describe the severity of the problem in Utah. training. Participants will include docThe 104 man platoon will then attend basic training at Fort Ord tors, nurses, lawyers, judges, and serve its first tour of duty law enforcement officers, proat Fort Carson, Colo. tective service workers, social - service personnel and interested citizens. Too little is known and done about child abuse, said Dr. Gayle Gregerscn, chairman of the Workshop Committee. Because our society is so ashamed of the situation, it is more comfortable to sweep the whole issue under the rug. That rug will be lifted and solutions developed in small discussions in the afternoon session of a workshop. The ultimate goal of the work- shop is to implement recommen- dations generated. This goal will only be realized through support and cooperative among citizens and agencies. The workshop is being sponsored by the Mental Health Association of Weber Basin, Salt Lake Mental Health Center, the Utah Association for Mental Health and Utah State Division of Mental Health. Lunch is included in the $7.50 registration fee. Reservations can be made through the Utah Association for 4, Mental Health of fice, in Salt Lake or in Ogden with . Mrs. Sue Marquardt, 322-564- 392-011- 7. MOVING KIDS MAKE MEMORABLE MOVIES As parents, teachers, baby-sitteNEW YORK (ED) and photographers know seldom even children when are motionless, young they are supposedly sitting still. This is one of the many reasons they make such great subjects for home movies. rs At the very outset,, of course, they may be stricken to immobility by the sight of a movie camera, but its a tern- - porary condition at best. As soon as you get them doing something even giggling or making faces they will relax and be themselves. A natural part of each childs makeup is the instinct to show off each newly acquired talent, rom bicycle riding to swim- as expressed by the perennial Hey, look at me! Recording these performances on film will produce footage the family will treasure for years to come. Being recorded film should inspire the child his best efforts. When you are using a Kodak movie camera, the tech- - niques are simple. The film conies in a cartridge, so you have no threading to worry about, Once the camera is loaded, you are ready to aim and shoot, indoors or out. With fast Kodak Ektachrome 160 movie film (type A) and the XLs special shutter design it is possible for you to film virtually anything you can see through the view-- f finder. Whether you are shoot-mining in outdoor sunlight, in a basement nursery school or evening firelight, the camera will automatically adjust to the conditions, All thats left for you to n member is a brief list of move-t- o making hints. Remember that, for best feet, the movies should move. g, not the camera. Pan (moving the camera sideways) seldom and slowly. Time your scenes to last from 5 to 15 seconds, averaging IQ. Shoot a variety of long, medium and close shots from varying angles, for visual variety. Try to keep your direction of the child or children to a minimum, so that ongoing action is not interrupted. Last, and perhaps most important, remember that making as well as viewing your movies is meant to be fun. So enjoy! . re-o- ef-XL- 33 contrib- uted by area stores and businesses. The MRAU serves Utahs retarded and developmentally disabled citizens through support of Utah State Training school at American Fork; Community Group homes, and other statewide and local programs. Proceeds from the bazaar aid the MRAU in its work, providing among other things, funds to brighten Christmas time for the retarded and funds to buy furnishings and equipment at the facilities for the retarded. The statewide healthy agency also supports public information programs, research fellowships, college scholarships and therapy workshops. Being graduated, whether from nursery school or college, is a joyous occasion. Record them both, as well as all, the graduations in between, with your movie camera. Agonizing Pain From Ingrown Toenail? Get Outgro For Fast Relief Outgro gives you fast temporary relief from ingrown toenail pain. Outgro toughens irritated skin, eases inflammation, reduces swelling without effecting the shape, growth, or position of the nail. Stop ingrown nail pain fast with Outgro. , are for memories, whether the subject is Susie learning to skate or a once-i- n a lifetime trip around the Movies There are times when a young man just has to state his opinion. When your movie camera is ready, you can save each priceless world. The Kodak XL10 movie camera can save it all. expression on film. -- . |