Clarion Defender_1967-11-30

X'MAS WISH COMPLIM NEGRO ' ,. PUB L 1 S· HER IN THE NORTHWEST - Freda Michelle Walker, of ZELTON AND THE SIS– TER DANCE TEAN says "All I want for X'MAS. is my two front teeth" Vol. 6 No. 2 15 11,500 Main Office 1323 N.E. Fremont Port1and,Oregon Ph. 284-1289, November JO, 1967 . . .. . I I I - ADVERTISERS, RESERVE YOUR SPACE NOW! IN THE DEFENDER'S BIG XMAS ISSUE ir****~'<*''rn'irlr*,'rir'ir'ir,'r*>'<-k**'''*******''<**********''<** Xmas Stories •Songs Plays etc. This will be a keepsake and will have your ad for over 35,000 in color 24 big pages. Special Display Rates RESERVE YOUR SPACE NOW! Call Robert Owens Adv. Mgr. at 284-1289 Ext. 23 DEAD LINE~!i.C, 12. SO HUR,!iYi! I z. Edward Walker, of Zelton and the Sisters Dance Team, pra– ctice their Indian dance whil •~ e getting ready for their perfor– mance at Portland Church of Religion Science Church family Chris– tmas Party. This will be held Dec. 17 at 5:30-8:30 p.m. Reser– vations are necessary due to seating capacity. Zelton and the Sisters are students of Broadwell School of Dance. HAMILTON FURS 922 S. W. Morrison JACQUELINES 900 S . W. MORRI SON l0 3 4 LLOYD CENTER 226-3201 226- 3852 288- 60 l 8 Miss Tan Portland-JoAnn Twitty and Morris Rogoway ,last July. Late Monday two robbers took about $ 200,00 worth of jewelry from Morris Rogoway Jewelers,837 SW Broadway. The loss included 672 diamond rings,ranging from 10 points to 2 karats,24 diamond watches and three contarners of unset dia– mond. One 7.5 karat ring emerald cut was worth$ 16,000. The well– dressed men carred pistols and shopping bag. The holdup men were described as in their l ate 40s 6 feet tall and wearing glasses. Watchmaker Larry Seber and saleclerk Margie Aube was on dudy when the holdup occurred. GIVE HIM A HOMELITE XL CHAIN SAW 15urprise your man with this gift year 'round usefulneS$. He'll firewood and fence posts, prune trees, clear campsites– in fact, he'll do any woodcutting job faster and easier with a Homelile XL-the world's fast- L 0 V E L y T 0 0 L 0 0 K A T ! ! Mrs. U.L. Plummer 3rd of L.A.Calif. and Mrs . Kay Dean Jurgins, at the No-Names ·H'O.eDown Sat. nite. FOOD STAMP PROGRAM George Sanders, general manager of Radio Station KWJJ, (center) and Jimmy 'Bang Bang' Walker (right) welcomes Dick Gregory to Portland in 1966. By LEE IVORY CHICAGO--(LDA)--Dick Gregory, declared independent camdidate for President of the United States in 1968, announced last week that he would fast beginning on Thanksgiving Day and lasting until Christmas. There was much excitement in the Continental Room of the Kni– cker-bocker Hotel here as the somewhat gaunt comedian explained to reporters, radio and television newsmen the philosophical reasons and technical details of his demonstration. "I am determined to set an example as an individual American lawf~lly protesting against my government's policy in Vietnam." He s1pped on a glass of water, his only form of sustenance during the 32-day fast. About ten days prior to the press conference Gregory was existing on water and orange juice. The fast elirnfn– ated even the vitamins found in the fruit iu-ice. He continued: "From Thanksgiving Day until Christmas, I will fast in sympathy with the millions of Americans who are also oppo– sed to the war in Vietnam. I will not eat, drink juice or take prepared vitamins or other food supplements. I will drink only distilled water." Gregory fielded a barrage of pointed questions asked by white newsmen on assignment who felt the demonstration was a publicity stunt. Having worked with Dick Gregory for the past two years, it is my considered opinion that whatever Gregory does--regardless of how it may seem to s pectators--is done with sincere conviction and a deep and abiding concern for his fellow man. To add further emphasis t:o his demonstrative fast, Gregory asked that "all those who, like myself, are opposed to war to de– nonstrate their determination by not buying a turkey for Christmas 3inner. I sugges t tha t true Christians and humanitarians cele– brate Christmas this year in simplicity and sacrifice, and, in sympathy with the suffering on both sides of the war, avoid trad– tional decorations , Christmas trees, lights, ornaments, toys and the exchange of gifts and presents until peace on earth and good will to men become a reality." Many quasi-parables carne out of his meeting with the press and much enthusiasm has been generated around the country by Gr– egory's actions. Ruby Burrows, Gregory's campaign manager and business secretary, said that telegrams and cards have flooded his Southside apartment offering moral support and, in many in– stances, indicating that well-wishers would join Gregory in his fasting. "I have asked no one to join me," the erudite and articul– ate comedian stated. "Of course, I welcome any support in m:~~ modest efforts and several people who had planned to buy new cars this year have informed me that tthey will honor my appeal to all morally committed Americans not to buy a new automobile until the Vietnam war is over." Gregory, who posted a $1,000 bond in Seaway National Bank of Chicago, announced the terms of the. bond he has banked to insure the veracity of his diet. "I shouldn't have to do this, as a morally committed man, it would be senseless for me to make this kind of public sacrifice and welch on it. I would only be cheating myself. If for any reason I will find it impossible to continue, I would simply make that announcement. ing chain sows! Find out why a lighl-weighl- lpower·poc:ked Homelile XL the most appreciated cart give-come in this Giegory vowed to willingly accept medical examination at any time during the fasting period to scientifically ascertain whether anything is in his digestive system other than distilled The food stamp program, 1200 S. E. Mor- water as long as a doctor of his choice is permitted to be pre– rison, sponsored by the U. S . Department of A sent. Agriculture, is not subject to the restrict– ions effective December 1 for public assis– stance. Every household in which all mem– bers are included on welfare is automat i – for a free demonstration. EASY TERMS AVAILABLE Mo~el $12995 Zrp · Weimer's ·Hardware. Specialists AT 1·1217 NO· NAMES cally eligible for food stamps. If the No ames household contains members not receiving we- down Dance at Duplicate Bridge Club gave their the PPAC last Saturday night and fir 3t Western Hoe- it was a gas! lfare, eligibility is subject to the food stamp maximum income limits. However, the food stamp program is of r eal benefit to those no longer eligible for public assistance on and after December 1. If necessary monthly income is less than $20 the cost of stamps is 50¢ per person. For example, the single employable woman under 50 who is living alone may obtain $14 worth of food stamps for a month as only a co~t of 50¢. The employable childless couple, who liv e by themselves, may obtain $24 wor– th of food stamps per month for $1. The nonresident, who has received his maximum 14 days ass i stance, will be eligible for food stamps. The ADC family, who rnustwait 30 days after termination of full time em– ployment for assistance, may also be 'helped by the food stamp program. Call the food stamp center, 232-6113, for further information. L-R Lydia Roy, Olga , Talley, Juanita Holmes, Yvonne Williams Bet– ty Thompson, Edythe Williams, Colleen Nolte. Helen Irwin. ' (Kneel~ng left to r~ghtJ Lillian Cunnunharn, Francis Floyd, Jac– kie Fair and LolitaJarrell