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C O N C E R N AB O U T C H I C J AN O D R O P O U T
MEETING A T EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL
Eastern High School was the scene of a school-community meeting Thursday evening April 1, 1973 attended by about 100 persons.
Attendance, was unusually high, a fact explained by wo i6C*».i S».-S» Sf 8V9M8-. originating at the first public meeting of the newly constituted Lansing Board of Education at which members of the
Chicano community leveled charges at the Board of Education, one of which specifically made reference to the 25 percent dropout rate at
Eastern High School.
The charges and concerns made at that first public meeting of the newly constituted Board of Education prompted the Board of Education to call two meetings with members of the Chicano community. It was at one of these two meetings that Eastern High School was again the object of charges made by Manuel Delgado. -"-sn^e! ^b?^fied that Eastern High School had one of the highest dropout rates and that the Chicano community would no longer tolerate this state of affairs and formally asked the Board of Education to take action to correct matters of this type. In answer to requests by the Chicano com munity that same evening the Board of Education unofficially made a commitment to name a liaison committee f r o m t h e Chicano community.
Chicano Parents speaking out at Eastern High Schwol.
H O L L AN D H O P E S TU D E N T O N M I LI K E N ' S C O M M I SS I O N
Hope College junior Celia Martinez of Holland has been appointed to Gov. William Milli-ken's Commission on Higher Education.
Gov. Milliken created the commission in January to conduct an overall study of post-secondary education in Michigan.
In launching the commission .Milliken said: "Bold new designs for ordering and delivering ahigher education services are needed in Michigan and I am charging the Commission on
Higher Education with the responsibility of charting the course for the state's future in this important regard."
The commission win give special emphasis to three major aspects: The goals, purposes and functions of all post-secondary education; governance, coordination and planning of a system of higher education; and future financial requirements and impacts of post-secondary education.
Miss Martinez, 22, is one of two undergraduate student representatives on the 30-member commission.
She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ramon J. Martinez, 1189 South Shore Dr., Holland and has been a resident of the community seven years.
At Hope she is majoring in Spanish and-' hopes to pursue a career in elementary education. She is *a 1970 graduate of Holland High.
Miss Celia Martinez
Abstract from the Holland Evening Sentinel
The meeting that evening subsequently gave rise to some meetings between Manuel Delgado and Don Johnson, Eastern principal, staff members, and Eastern school students. The meeting last Thursday evening at Eastern High School with the some 100 parents was the last, in the series of events originating from the charges leveled-at Eastern High School at that first public meeting of-the new Board back in January.
Gloria Gonzalez, an Eastern student presided at the meeting and although she is to be commended for her role in the meeting, one could not help but wonder what prompted her many remarks. Don Johnson,
Eastern principal received praise for meeting needs of the Chicano students at Eastern and Manuel Delgado and Jose Gamez who made repeated efforts to outline some concerns they had for the education of Chicano students came under criticism and were refused the opportunity of making a number of comments.
All was not well as it seemed that some of the more verbal Chicano s t u d e n t s t o o k t h e opportunity to say "All is well at Eastern, we as
Chicanos have no problem here." The dropout rate was discussed and so was some information that Eastern High had prepared f o r
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EDMUNDO GEORGr EDITOR/DIRECTOR
C h i c a n os Pr ot e s t St a t e J o ur n a l Ar t i c l e
If John Mc Aleenan listened at 6:00 a.m. to the daily local Chicanocadio program, VARIEDADES EN AL AIRE, he would have avoided making several mistakes in his March 25th article on the
Northside Chicano neighborhood.
First, he would recognize that May 5th. "Cinco de Mayo," is the traditional Chicano festival celebrating the "La Batalla del Pueblo." and not May 1 3. Mother's Day, which is strictly an Anglo affair, and if it celebrated by the Mexican-American, it is because of the influence of the Anglo culture.
Other mistakes made in the article by Mr. Mc Aleenan are:
1. His assumption that people fluent in Spanish are illiterate when they arrive in Michigan unable to read and write ENGLISH.
2. The map incorrectly labels the Chicano neighborhood. The street picture and the bars referred to are both outside of the boundaries Mr. Mc Aleenan used in his article.
3. The article sighted a policeman who .said that the community was apprehensive because of the poverty conditions there. If Mr. Mc Aleenan listened to the Chicano radio last year, he would have heard ex-police chief Darrel! Husby speak of the unique unity and closeness of the Chicano family. He lamented about the police department's inability to take advantage of this cultural strength.
One of his fruitless endeavors was to establish closer police-community relations.
4. Mr. Mc Aleenan refers to violence in the Northside. It is true there is violence-trie violence of poverty, the violence of unhealthy conditions the violence of unemployment, the violence of racism-but physical violence is NOT AN ACCEPTABLE WAY OF LIFE. It is a rare occurrance and is not tolerated.
5. Mr. Mc Aleenan refers to headlines in EL RENACIMIENTO concerning university scholarships. The fact is that' the EL RENACIMIENTO has been headlining the continuing struggle between
Chicanos and the Michigan State University Agriculture Department and Cooperative Extension Service. Recent front page headlines read. "'Cooperative Extension Insensitive to Migrant Needs" and "Chicanos Sue MSU's Cooperative Extension."
6. Mr. Mc Aleenan indicates that a "short walk along Grand-River between Ballard and Washington can get you any kind of drug you wish." In fact the average person walking down this street will not be accosted by drug addicts selling drugs any more than he would be in any area high sokool, any other street in Lansing, or in City Hall. It is a fact that drugs are everywhere for hard-core addicts, but not in the way portrayed in this article.
7. Mr. Mc Aleenan states that "there are black and whites, but they are not part of the community." In fact, the recent "Light Brigade" action against the Board of Water and Light for improved street lighting was composed of concerned Chicano, Black, White, and Indian neighbors getting together to solve a common problem. The Northside DrugCrisis Center Board of Directors is composed of concerned Chicanos, Blacks, Whites, and Indians. The High Street School Citizens Involvement Committee is similarly represented.
8. Mr. Mc Aleenan really exposes his ignorance when he states, "They came to the factories, from the beet fields, cherry trees and pickle plants, replacing young America gone to fight a war." It must be pointed out that Chicanos, both citizens and residents, were drafted into a segregated army in World War II and their units recieved the highest battle honors that could be bestowed. They played a particularly major part in the Italian campaign and were recognized by General Eisenhower for that performance. The American GI Forum is a nationwide Chicano veterans' organization that has an active local chapter that numbers over two hundred.
9. Mr. Mc Aleenan implies that migrants are shiftless, rootless, nomads drifting from community to community "searching for roots." These migrants have deep roots-the family. In fact, migrants are the hardest working, most underpaid group in our economy. As was pointed out in the April 7th edition of NEW REPIL.JC. "If the President is looking for better examples of Americans who prefer backbreaking stoop labor to welfare, he has it here: migrant families that follow the crops... These families make around $3600 a year on an average, and their children bear the weight of their struggle."
The STATE JOURNAL should send a reporter to walk the streets, talk to the people, listen to the sounds, and smell the aromas of the Northside once again.
An Editorial on Educational Opportunity for Chicanos at LCC by Manuel Sepulveda
In the past few years, particularly the last two, universities and colleges have been especially aggressive in the recruitment of minorities as students, teachers, vcounselors and, occasionally, as administrators. Black. Chicano, and Indian study courses are quickly becoming the rule rather than the exception. Universities are claiming more liberal entrance requirements. Financial aid has been maUe more available. All of this seems to add up to a brighter picture for all those wanting higher education.
This is especially true for the Chicano whose lack of education has long been a road block in his quest for personal freedom and achievement. Vi r tually iso la ted fro m the educational system because of a different culture and language, the Chicano has If ever been able to employ fully the resources of his innate intelligence and ability. Then also, there was the danger that many
Chicanos educated in Anglo-oriented schools would afterwards be unable to relate in a positive manner to their- heritage and culture. At the same time public schools attacked or completely ignored the Chicano heritage and attempted to substitute a pale, watered-down Anglo heritage. Sometimes in surviving the shortcoming of the educational system, he has suffered a damaging change in th$ perspective of his culture.
Only recently at Lansing Community College has the trend been stopped, if not sUgh tly reversed. THE E N R O L L M E N T OF CHICANOS AT LCC HAS
TRIPLED in the last three years. Aitlzgugh this rate of increase was undoubtedly made easier because of the small ^number of Chicano students at L.C.C. three years ago, the fact remains that administrators; have shovvn an open earnestness in dealing with and • in innovating and making available educational opportunities to the Chicano.
The faculty list now INCLUDES THE NAME OF T H R E E C H I C A N O INSTRUCTORS and ONE FULL-TIME STUDENT COUNSELOR. The curriculum contains a three credit
Chicano studies course titled "Chicano Con temporary Problems." Recently College President Phil Gannon traveled to the community and spoke at Cristo Rey in an attempt to make himself available and known to the people of the community and at the same time to produce a greater interest in the offerings of the college. ^
There is still a lot be done though. The number of Chicafios in institutions of h i g h e r l e a r n i n g a r e proportionately less than any other minority and the problems are many.
Lansing Community College has seemed to accomplish, though, an opening for an exchange o f ideas and opinions. The road for community colleges in the future leads toward an^ever greater social responsibility. We have our foot in the door; let's kick it open.
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Continue from page t . CHICANO DROP OUTS students failing various courses and relating the number to the rate of absenteism and tardiness. The correlation is high, and of course, logically so, however no one failed or had the opportunity to ask why the rate of absenteism and tardiness is so high. It is obvious the schools are not solely responsible for this state of affairs, but the question is, what effort is the school making to address this problem.
Involvement is a key word for many in our community and Eastern High was certainly the s c e n e o f m u c h involvement. We look forward to continued involvement in matters concerning the education of our young people and trust that involvement in future meetings will be open to all who wish to speak.
M A N A G E M E N T POSITION - Graduate with specialization in transportation, business a n d p e r s o n n e l administration. Must be able to formulate, plan, coordinate, direct, and initiate plans, methods, and policies for the operation of scheduled mass transportation in the city of
Lansing. Equal Opportunity Employer. Salary open. Apply at 240 Mill Street, Lansing.
Bus Drivers - Male, female for small electric buses in mall area. Minimum qualifications: must have a current valid drivers' license for at least 5 years.
Good driving record. Must be able to obtain both a chauffers and city drivers' license. Must pass a physical. Apply at 240 Mill Street, Lansing.
El grupo Salvacion Latin a de Acholicos Anonimos de Chicago, III. viene a visitar el grupo Esperanza de la ciudad de Lansing el 21 de abril.
E s t e g r u p o v i e n e a c o m p a r t i r l a s m u t u a s experiencias que fortalezcan a ambos grupos.
Se in vita al publico a esta reunion el sabado, 21 de abril a l a s 8 : 3 0 p . m . e n l a Presbyterian Church en la esquina de Washington y Grand River.
I I R e n a d m i e n t o s u p p o r t B o y u o t t
L e t t u c c e G r o p e s
Under the new TRUTH-IN-LENDING LAW, all lenders and credit sources are required to tell you the cost and the rate separately and clearly. The purpose of the law is to make it easier for you to compare costs and rates from different sources. It will now be clear for the first t ime that a *« mst is not the same as percent rate. You will find that when a bank charges $6 or $7, the rate i s a round 11 to 13 p e r c e n t . W h e n a department store charges 1 1/2 percent per month, the true annual percentage rate is ,18 percent. Loan companies charge 30 percent on the first $300 and 15 percent on larger amounts.
Complete cost and rate information must be given to you before you • sign for a loan or any kind of consumer credit.
You should ask for this information before making up your mind about how to finance any large sum. Do not borrow from any institution or dealer that avoids giving you complete information. You will almost always find the^credit union rate is the lowest. If you borrow $100 from the credit union and pay it back in 12 monthly . installments your total payment is $106.78. In other words, your cost in dollars is $6.68. There are no extra charges. The annual percentage rate is 12 percent. You pay 1 percent each month on your current loan balance. The table below shows your monthly payments and total costs on loans of v a r i o u s amounts for various periods. To get the cost of your loan in dollars and cents, subtract the amount borrowed from the total payments.
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Para asistirle a usted y a los suyos . . . .
El programa de "CAEOC" (Oficina de Oportunidades Econbmicas) junto con el programa de las "Ciudades Modelo" de Lansing, tienen a su cargo el proyecto de . . . .
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Esta oficina tiene sus puertas abiertas todos los dias de lunes a viernes de 8:00 - 5:00 p.m.
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1. EL GRITO—Quarterly Journal, social science, literature, art. Now in 6th year. Subscription: $5.00 per year. Foreign $6.00.
2. Romano/Rios: EL ESPEJO—Bilingual Anthology of Chicano Literature. 18 Chicano authors, 288 pp. Paperbacks: $3.75; Hardcover: $6.75.
3. Tomas Rivera: . . .'Y NO SE LO TRAGO LA TIERRA— Bilingual collection of short stories, 200 pp. Paperback: $4.50; Hardcover: $6.50.
4. Octavio I. Romaho-V, Editor: VOICES—Collection of essays, 13 Chicanp authors, 241 pp. Paperback: $3.50.
5. Rudolfo A. Anaya: BLESS ME, ULTIMA—Novel, 264 pp. Paperback: $3.75; Hardcover: $6.75.
6. Sergio Elizondo: PERROS Y ANTIPERROS—Epic poem, bilingual, 76 pp. Paperback: $1.75.
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T h e Lansing Lettuce Boycott Committee has opened up an office as h e a d q u a r t e r s f o r the L e t t u c e B o y c o t being carried on by the United Farm
Workers under the l e a d e r s h i p of Cesar Chavez.
T h e Lettuce Boycott office is located at 719 E. Grand River next door to Quinto Sol. Office hours are from 8:00 to 5:00 e v e r y w e e k d a y and someone wiil probably be around on weekends.
T h e B o y c o t t C o m m i t t e e w i l l h o s t O P E N H O U S E Wednesday, April 18, yitith only an old desk for office furniture inside of the office, any donations in the form of office supplies or equipment will be most a p p r e c i a t e d b y t h e Boycott Committee.
Strategy meetings are b e i n g h e l d e v e r y Wednesday night around 7 o r 8 P . M . A n y o n e i n t e r e s t e d is urged to a t t e n d . T h e B o y c o t t
Committee w a n t s the public to be concerned about the fact that Farm Workers are among the poorest of the poor in A m e r i c a . For over 50 years farm workers have played a vital role in the feeding of our nation, and during this time they have remained at^tfje bottom of the economic ladder.
F a r m w o r k e r s a r e e x c l u d e d f r o m t h e safequards and protections provided by legislation for w o r k e r s i n o t h e r industries, and therefore s u f f e r e x c e p t i o n a l h a r d s h i p s , e c o n o m i c exploitation on, physical damage from poisonous i n s e c t i c i d e s and other occupational hazards.
Last month farm workers in a "model" labor camps in Florida suffered an attack o f t y p h o i d , a disease possible only under the w o r s t o f s a n i t a r y conditions.
S i g n i f i c a n t i m p r o v e m e n t has been achieved in those areas where farm workers have been able to organize for s e l f d e t e r m i n a t i o n nonviolently under the l e a d e r s h i p of Cesar Chavez. Improved housing, b e t t e r w a g e s , p a i d vacations, and health care benefits are some of the betterments realized under the U.F.W.
T e n t h o u s a n d farm workers have struck the lettuce and vegetable fields of California and Arizona for union recognition and a boycott of California,
Arizona head lettuce has been made n e c e s s a r y because of the combined strike-breaking efforts of the growers and the courts in this country.
Tom Kay stated, "Farm workers need help so that they can continue in their struggle for justice."
T h e Boycott Lettuce Committee asks that you b o y c o t t C a l i f o r n i a - Arizona iceberg lettuce that does not bear the A z t e c eagle of United Farm
Workers AFL - CIO.
" O n l y through your support will farm workers gain justice and dignity for themselves and break the vicious cycle of poverty and misery."
More information can be obtained by contacting: Lansing Lettuce Boycott Committee 719 E. Grand River, Lansing, Michigan 48906. Phone: 485-7478.
The Latin American Society of Holland and the Raza Unida, Holland Chapter, together sponsored a benefit dance Saturday,, April 14 at the Holland Civic Center from 9 to 1a.m.
"The Latin Sounds" of Lansing piayed^t the dance which was open to the public.
Al Gonzales, City Manager Aide, is the President °"of the Latin American Society and Fernando Munoz, lab technician at Mead Johnson, is Chairman of Raza Unida. Both Gonzales and Murioz share the sentiment that all Latin organizations should work
UNION DE CREDITO SE
ABRE EN CRISTO REY
La Union de Credito, '.'Martin de Porres," at>re sus puertas una vez mas.
Nuevamente hay dinero para prestar, a un bajo i n t e r e s . Tambien puede ahorrar su dinero para el futuro con la Union. Se invita a todas las personas, adultos y jovenes, a que abran su cuenta de ahorros en la Union Martin de Porres.
La oficina esta en el Centro Cristo Rey, y las horas de oficina son de 12 a 5 de la tarde, pero puede llamar a cualquier hora de lunes a viernes de 9 a.m. a 5 p.m. si tiene alguna p r e g u n t a o si necesita algun servicio especial.
E l Comite Supervisor e s t a e n el proceso 31 revisar todas las cuentas y los miembros deben recibir una carta dando el total de su ahorro y el balance total de su deudo. Si no recibe esta corresponden-cia dentro de dos semanas, favor de llamar a Norberto Manrique, encabezado del Comite Supervisor, en el Centro Cristo Rey. together for the betterment of the community.
The Latin American Society meets the 3rd Sunday of the month and Raza Unida meets the 4th Sunday of each month. Raza Unida will meet the 29 of April at the Civic Center at 2 p.m. rather than the_4th Sunday because of the Easter holidays.
All boards of Latin American organizations of Holland will have a meeting in the future to discuss more cooperation and also' the raising of funds for a Latino building for the Latino community.
I T S S P R I N G - A N D S O M E T H I N G N E W I S P O P P I N G U P I N U R B A N 4 - H
Finally spring has come b r i n g i n g fresh air and sunny skies. With these con ditions, it's time to start thinking about the natural surroundings in the community. With this in m i n d . Urban 4 - H i s currently getting together a 4 - H C o m m u n i t y G a r d e n i n g C l u b . I t s purpose: to add beauty to t h e c o m m u n i t y b y bringing in nature with.the growth of many beautiful plants and flowers.
If you are interested in learning about techniques of gardening, or improving your own techniques, this Club is for you. 4-H will be sending out exact dates and meeting times in the near future.
If anyone would like to help with the instruction of gardening or have any ideas that ttiey feel would help the Club, Manuel asks tfiat interested persons call
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Al c o h o l i s m o An o n i m o s C om b a t e El Al c o h o l i s m o
EL GRUPO ESPERANZA UNA ALTERNATIVA
El Centro de Criso Rey hizo un estudio en la primeravera del afio 1972, para preguntar a la raza cuales son sus mayores problemas sociales. 514 personas contestaron el cuestionario y de estas personas 46.7 por ciento dijeron que el alcoholismo es el mayor problema. De estas 514 personas, solo
10.7 dieron sus ideas en como se puede solucionar. este problema.
M i k e M . d e Alcoholicos Anonimos en Lansing, quiere que aquellas personas que tienen problemas por causa del alcohol y que quieren dejar de beber por su propio bien, se reunan con su grupo llamado Esperanza. Las juntas son los jueves y sabados de 8:30 a 9:30 de la noche. El grupo
Esperanza se reune en la iglesia ubicada en la esquina de Grand River y N. Washington en el tercer piso.
El grupo no es un programa religioso, aunque muchos de los miembros buscan la fuerza en su Dios, ya sea el Dios Cristiano, Judio, Buda o pagano. Los miembros tambien encuentran la fuerza, ayuda'ndose y dando consuelo entre ellos mismos, y han encontrado que frahcamente solos no causa problemas a una persona, esa persona necesita ayuda. Muchas veces la persona no puede encontrar en ella o el mismo la fuerza necesaria para dejar de tomar aunque sabe que debe hacerlo.
El alcoholismo es una enfermedad progresiva. C uando una persona se convence de esto; ha iomado el primer paso p a r a c o m b a t i t s u problema.
Alcoholicos A n o n i m o s e s u n a organizacion para ayudar tienen el poder de dejar el alcohol. Mike M. de el grupo Esperanza dice que, " S e necesita ser un hombre verdadero para admitir a si mismo que tiene el problema del alcoholismo."
El Sr. Mike M. habla sobre e l problema del alcoholismo:
El Alcohol engana y es una droga poderosa que muchas de las veces deja a su victima con falta de razon. E l tomar con e x c e s i v o h a causado fracasos en el hogar, en el trabajo y en la vida personal social. Muchas familias se apartan, los trabajos se pierden, las ve tguenzas occurren, asi' como tragedies, y se pierde e l r e s p e t o d e l a comunidad: Si el alcohol a l i n d i v i d u o . L o s miembros se ayudan uno al otro en un ambiente nermanble.
El alcoholismo afecta no solo al hombre, sino tambien a la mujer. El grupo de Alcoholicos Anonimos Esperanza es para ambos. Cada persona es bienvenida. NO SE COBRAN CUOTAS. El unico requisito es que la persona sea honesto con el mismo y que desee de abandonar la botella. Todos los problemas que se discuten en las juntas son confidencial. Los miembros se conocen solo por su primer nombre.
Este cuestionario es para uso estrictamente personal y confidencial. Las preguntas son para que l a p r o p i a p e r s o n a interesada sea la que determine
SI TIENE 0 NO TIENE problemas con la bebida. Quien conteste U N A p r e g u n t a afirmativamertte, no es un bebedor problema, pero con e l tiempo pudiera llegar a serlo. Si se c o n t e s t a S I a DOS P R E G U N T A S , t i e n e bast antes posibilidades de llegar a convertirse en un bebedor con problema. Quien conteste TRES o m a s p r e g u n t a s a f i rma ti v a men t e e s POSITIVAMENTE un bebedor con problema o ALCOHOLICO, y bien puede recordar que ese es su propio diagnostico r e s e r v a d o . P a r a el, Alcoholicos Anonimos ofrece una eficaz so+ucion a su problema, si alimenta el deseo de dejar de beber:
1. Perido parte de tmepo de trabajo debido a la bebida? Si . , . No .. .
2. Causa la bebida desdichas en la vida de mi hogar? Si . . . No . . .
3 . B e b o porque siento timidez en mi trato c o n o t r a s personas? Si . . . No . . .
4. Esta la bebida afectando mi reputacion? Si . . . No . . .
5. He sentido gran remordimiento despues de u n a b o r r a c h e r a ? Si . . . N o . . .
6. Me codeo con bajas compani'as y acudo a malos ambientes cuando bebo? Si . . . No . . .
7. Me he visto en apuros de" dinero como resultado de la bebida? Si . . . No . . .
8. Hace la bebida que descuide el bienestar de mi familia? Si . : . No . . .
9. Han decafdo mis aspiraciones desde que bebo? Si . . . No . . .
10. Me emborracho a v e c e s e n m o m e n t o s inoportunos, precisamente c u a n d o t e n g o a I g o importante que hacer? Si . . . N o . . .
1 1. Apetezco un trago a ciertas horas del dfa? Si . . . No . . .
12. Me hace falta un trago al dia siguiente? Si . . . No . . .
1 3 . M e c a u s a dificultad la bebida para dormir? Si . . . No . . .
14. Esta la bebida perjudicandome en mi t r a b a j o o n e g o c i o ? Si . . . No . .
15. Bebo para escapar d e p r e o c u p a c i o n e s ? Si . . . No . . .
16. Ha disminuido mi eficiencia- en el trabajo? Si . . . No . . .
1 7 . B e b o s o l o ? Si . .. No . . .
18. He perdido la m e m o r i a e n c i e r t o s momentos debido a la bebida? Si . . . No . . .
19. He tenido que consultar alguna vez con un medico por motivo de la bebida? Si .. . No . . .
2 0 . B e b o p a r a reforzar la confianza en mi" mismo y sentirme mas atrevido? Si . . . No . . .
21. He tenido que r e c l u i r m e e n a Igun hospital, institucibn, o en mi propio hogar como resultado de la bebida? Si . . . No . . .
A L C O H O L I C O S A N O N I M O S D A UNA N U E V A F O R M A D E V I V I R F E L I Z S I N A L C O H O L . E l grupo Esperanza es para la gente de habla Espanola en la area de Lansing, Michigan que desean dejar de beber. Les recordamosi que las reuniones son los jueves y sabados con sesiones de 8:30 a 9:30 p.m. en North Presbyterian Church en la esquina de Grand River y N: Washington.
S i t i e n e U d . p r e g u n t a s , Name a l 482-0336 6 al 372-8652.
Mr. Jose Paz Gamez, Assistant Director of Admissions at Michigan S t a t e University, East L a n s i n g , was elected P r e s i d e n t o f t h e Association of
Chicanos f o r College Admissions, Inc., at a meeting held in Lansing on Saturday, March 31.
A'C'C'A' is a state wide n o n - p r o f i t , n o n - -competitive organization of professional college p e r s o n n e l o f f i c e r s dedicated to increasing the opportunities for higher education of Chicano and all Spanish speaking high s c h o o l s t u d e n t s throughout the State of Michigan.
A s P r e s i d e n t , Mr. Gamez will supervise all officers, programs and p r o j e c t s o f t h e organization. Among these will be coordination of school visits by. Chicano c o l l e g e personnel t o recruit and interest high school students in higher educationat Michigan's m a n y institutions of higher learning, supervise contact with community c e n t e r s i n c i t i e s throughout the State s e r v i n g t h e Spanish speaking population of over 250,000 citizens, d i r e c t a scholarship program for Chicano and other Spanish speaking students, be responsible for research and data on t h e 31,000 Michigan s t u d e n t s of Spanish descent, and organize a job placement service for Chicano professionals.
Other officers elected were Mr. Carlos Falcon,
A s s i s t a n t D e a n o f Admissions and Financial A i d , Eastern Michigan U n i v e r s i t y , Y p s i l a n t i , Chairman of the A.C.C.A. Board, Vice Presidents
Mr. Walter Acevedo of Grand Valley State College and Mr. F r a n k Rodriguez, Counselor in Student S e r v i c e s a t Oakland University, and Secretary,
M r . Rarhiro Ganzalez, Admissions Counselor at Delta College.
A.C.C.A. is the only organization in the state of Michigan which dedicated itself to Chicano students and their goals of higher education. Mr. Gamez has b e e n a c t i v e i n the organization and believes that the future of the Spanish speaking people lies in their attainment of higher education.
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S P O R TS
JAVIER CAVA20S
SPORTS EDITOR
For any information on scores call Javier Cavazos at 485-4389
STAFFTWRITER JUAN CAVAZOS
This is the NARC Soccer teams roster, starting with NARCV Director Javier Cavazos, also: Lucas Merlos, Coy H e r n a n d e z , C a r l o s Hernandez, Carlos Seruin, Fernando Tiyori, Andres R u i z ,
J u a n L o p e z , Rodolfo Gallegos, Enrique Gallegos, Eliseo Trujillo, Ismael Gallegos, Andres Q. M o r a l e s , G u i l l e r m o Amora, Jesus Morales, Jose Luis Gallegos, Marios M e n d e z ,
A n c e l m o R a m i r e z , a n d Isauro Hernandez. We will have scores for you as the team progresses. u
PADRE f . CASTRO
La fiesta anuaJ "Spanish . Day" se celebr6 el 7 de abril en C. W. Otto Jr. High. Esta fiesta, que presentd a] publico algo de la cultura Mexicana, fue asistida por alrededor de 200 personas.
La tienda Trevino Import, exhibio unos artfculos Mexicanos. Tambien se exhibieron Hbros de la Biblioteca del Estado y de la Biblioteca Publica de Lansing, en espanol o referente a Chicanos o Latinos.
De spues de una comida Mexicana tfpica de enchiladas, tacos, arroz, frijoles y salsa picante, preparada por miembros de la Asociacion de Padres de Familia de Habla Hispana, los asistentes pasaron al auditorio.
El Padre F. Castro, quien esta estudiando para su doctorado como consultante psicologico, dio un inspirado discurso dirigido principalmente a los "profesores mas importantes del mundo" que son los padres. Dijo que hay 5 F's del hogar que son la base fundamental para que el estudiante pueda tener e'xito en su educacion formal.
1 . Mu'tua FE entre miembros de la familia.
2. FIRMEZA - mutuo entendimiento fijo de cuales son la s re sp onsa bilid ade s de cada miembro de la familia.
3. Facilidad IMPARCIAL entre miembros de la familia. Es decir tratarse bien sin hacer menos o favorecer a uno.
4. F LE XI B I LIDAD -Tratarse uno al otro con flexibilidad. Es decir que miembros de la familia deben adaptarse a la circunstancia o problema del momento.

5. FORTALEZA para formar un CONCILIO FAMILIAR - La familia debe reunirse para conversar por lo menos una vez por semana.
Estas son las cinco F's que enfatizo Padre Castro, que se aprenden en el hogar y son la base fundamental de un buen estudiante.
Siguen los numeros musicales con la harmoma del trio Los Prihcipes. El. Club de Espanol de Otto presento varios numeros bailable s. Los esfuerzos del Club en la preparaciqn y presentation de los bailable? c a us an adrruxacion. Dos numeros no muy conocidtfs que presentaron fueron "La Danza del Venado" y "La Danza de Los Quehuetzal
Los nirios Patino y Larry Lopez t ambien presentaron unos alegres numeros tipicos.
THIS SECTION IS DEVOTED TO MEXICAN-AMERICAN YOUTH OR ADULTS WHO ARE INVOLVED IN SPORTS
JOSE GARCIA
BELLEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
The 135 pound Senior has accumulated a 25 - 1 record
If our readers know of a youth or adult who excel in sports and would like his or her picture to appear in this sectionplease call Javier Cavazos at
482-1529.

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S P O R TS
Gil is a El Reriacimien to's Staff Writer and is curren tly the Azteca's (Gty League) Baseball Manager. Gil will start fotlowing the various Mexican Teams of the area through out 73 baseball season — Sports Editor
With warm weather just around the corner, the city league baseball teams start getting the players out to practice.
The Lansing Azteca's a member of the City League, will start practice this week. The Azteca's in t h e i r first year in the league took 3rd and 4th place in the rounds last year.
I a m w o r k i n g to better the standing this year. The Azteca's are a strong hitting team and are rated the best defensive team in the league. The weakest point last year w a s the pitching. All through the season the Azteca's were handicap by n o t h a v i n g a regular pitcher to hold the other teams down.
With this in mind I have added 4 pitchers to the team. With this added strength the Azteca's are counted on to be one of the top teams in the city league.
I'm counting on t h e young players like T o n y N o y o l a , B o b V i U a r r e a l , E r a s m o Villarreal, Fred Castillo a n d Jesse Gallegos to improve greatly from last year, with Veterans Joe
V i l l a r r e a l , Len Lopez, S t e v e S i m o n , T i m Grisdale, and Henry -Burris returning the team is looking very solid.
"I'm anxious for the season to start, to see the young players like Tony N o y o l a , Jesse Gallegos, Erasmo Villarreal go into action, I feel that this year they will be among the best players in the league. Tony Noyola who is a senior at Easter has a good chance of being selected o n the All-City Team. Jesse
Gallegos is on the F r e s h m a n T e a m a t Michigan State, Gallegos is one of the finest athletes to come out of Lansing. Just his present on the team will add to the moral of the other players. Team Batting Champion Erasmo Villarreal has the potenial of being one of the Top Hitters in the league and he will be. The Veterans l i k e Len Lopez, Joe Villarreal, Steve Simon, a n d Henry Burris have proven to be among the best in the league, I expect them to be better this year. I feel with all these o u t s t a n d i n g players in every position. The only weak spot on the team will be the Manager."
GILBERT SALAZAR STAFF WRITER "
Jesse Gallegos
TONY NOYOLA
TEAM CAPTAIN JOE VILLARREAL
BOB VILLARREAL
LEN LOPEZ
TEAM BA TTING CHAMPION ERASMO VILLARREAL
Lansing Aztecas. 1972
Things ape happening with 4-H at Harry Hill High. Manuel Delgado Jr., a s p r o j e c t leader, has gotten the kids in the area together and has formed the
4-H Recreation Club. This Club uses the Harry H i l l H i g h S c h o o l S y m n a s i u m f o r t h e i r s p o r t s activities, which take place every Monday night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Club is made of boys and girls, ages ranging from 13-25.
H e l p i n g o u t are Gary Holland and Tom Ferris, who. are also leaders, and Tom is one of the teachers at Harry Hill.
The Club started out with volleyball teams but now and then they get in a few games of basketball or badminton or anything they feel like doing.
The purpose of the club is to get the' youth of the a r e a more involved in sports; building up their c o n f i d e n c e i n t h e execution of the games and also enhancing their physical condition.
Manuel Jr. plans on continuing his club into the s u m m e r a n d will change from games of volleyball to Softball or baseball.
Manuel invites those who are looking for some good excercise and a lot of fun, to feel free to stop by H a r r y H i l l High on Monday nights and join in.
T a c o V i l l a Championship Team, (left t o right) Front Row: Coach Ramiro Guzman', Frank Camargo, Captain R i c a r d o Guzman. Back
Row: (left to right) David
Lopez, T o n y Moreno, Genoro Quiroz, Juliar Garcia Jr., Not shown in p i c t u r e i s G i l b e r t G o n z a l e s , B e r n a r d o G u z m a n , A s c e n c i o n Guzman
Jr.
O n A p r i l 2, Taco Villa of Saginaw claimed i t s f i ' r s t b a s k e t b a l l c h a m p i o n s h i p i n t h e Saginaw Basketball League a s i t d e f e a t e d I z z o
Vending 'for the Men's Class C title by the score of 48 to 6.
R i c a r d o G u z m a n , captain of the all chicano b a s k e t b a l l t e a m commented "Defense and hastle is what won the game for us."
Genaro Quiroz led Taco Villa in that final p l a y o f f game with 14 points. Frank Camargo arid Antonio Moreno also had ten points apiece in that final talfy.
Taco Ville, coached b y R a m i r o G u z m a n , c o m p i l e d an 1 1 - 2 w o n - l o s t r e c o r d as it claimed its first Class C t i t l e in the S a g i n a w Basketball
League. Taco Villa was led by the efforts of Genaera Quiroz who averaged 15 points a game during the season. Tony M o r e n o a n d R i c a r d o Guzman averaged V2 and 10 p o i n t s respectively. Taco Villa averaged 45 pts. a game as it allowed 38 pts. a game to its opposing teams.

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CLERK IB - Answers phone, takes messages; files records and correspondence; maintains up-to-date records of donors, receivers; assists with monthly reports; types correspondence; and general office procedure. Job opening exists in the Redevelopment Department (Model Cities Project Aid) Apply at City Hall (Personnel) Lansing, Michigan Applications accepted thru April (8, 1973. Model
Cities Residents Preferred.
CLERK TYPIST I - (90 days) High School grad or equivalent experience. Must be a good typist. Will be typing records and filing, microfilming. Position located in Downtown Lansing. Avail, immed;
$2.91 per hour. Contact Personnel Office in Mason -677-9411.
CLERK TYPI ST I • (90 days) High school grad or equivalent experience. Must be a good typist. Will be typing and filing forms. Position located in Mason. Avail, immed; $2.91 per hour. Contact
Personnel Office in Mason - 677-9411.
CLERK TYPIST I - (2) High School grad or equivalent experience. Must be a good typist.. Previous office experience highly desirable. Will be typing, filing, as well as other various office duties.
Position located in Mason. Avail, immed; $6,050. Call 677-9411 - Personnel Office in Mason.
DENTAL ASSISTANT STUDENT - (60 days) High school grad or equivalent experience. Must have completed at least one half of the Dental Assistant course, or have eq uivalent experience. Will be assisting a hygienist in a summer fluoride program. Position located in Southwest Lansing. Avail. June 1, 1973. $2.76 per hour. Contact Personnel Office in Mason -677-9411;
Bus Drivers - Male, female for small electric buses in mall area. Minimum qualifications: must h ave a current valid drivers' license for at least 5 years. Good driving record. Must be able to obtain both a chauffers and city drivers' license. Must pass a physical. Apply at 240 Mill Street, Lansing.
MANAGEMENT POSITION -Graduate with specialization in transportation, business and personnel administration. Must be able to formulate, plan, coordinate, direct, and initiate plans, methods, and policies for the operation of scheduled mass transportation in the city of Lansing. Equal Opportunity Employer. Salary open. Apply at 240 Mill Street, Lansing.
CLERK STENO II - High School grad or equivalent experience. Excellent typing' and MAG Card experience necessary. Position located in Lansing. Avail, immed; $6,900. Call 677-9411 - Personnel
Office in Mason.
CLINIC NURSE - R.N. licensed in the State of Michigan. Previous experience interviewing patients in a clinical setting and public health nursing experience highly desirable. Must be able to relate well to low income people and their families. Will be working in a community clinic, instructing families in p reventive health care, and counseling families with health problems. Avail, immed; $8,700. Call
677-
9411 • Personnel Office in Mason.
JAIL NURSE • Registered Nurse licensed in Michigan. Provides nursing care to inmates in the County Jail under the direction of a p h y s i c i a n ' s c a r e , responsibilities include disbursing of medications, a n a l y z i n g prisoner's complaints, assisting the physician on providing treatment, etc. Position located in Mason. Avail, mmed; $9,300. Call 677-9411 -Personnel Office in Mason.
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE -(Part Time; 20 hr/wk) - B.S. in Nursing with preparation in public health or R.N. with previous supervised public ' health nursing experience. Michigan license. Provides nursing service to individuals, families, and groups at home, school, clinics, work and other community settings. Avail, immed;. $4.61 per hour. Position located in Southwest Lansing. Call 677-9411
-Personnel Office in Mason.
S H E L T E R H O M E SUPER!NTENDWNT - (90 days) High school grad or equivalent experience. Some college training in Behavioral Science preferred. Previous experience in working with children high desirable. Will be supervising children living in a County facility from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Avail, immed; $3.20 per hour. Contact Personnel Office in Mason - 677-9411.
VETERANS ASSISTANT -Veterans currently enrolled at MSU to offer personalized s e r v i c e s t o returning nonstudents veterans by a s s i s t i n g them through counseling concerning college enrollment through. Gl Benefits^ A veterans affairs program. Avail, immed; 20 hrs/wk. $2.50 per hour. Must be a resident' of Ingham County, City of East Lansing o r M e r i d i a n Township,
A t t e m d t n g M S U a n d unemployed at least two weeks. Contact Don Svoren -355-6572.
PUBLIC SERVICE GARAGE MECHANIC - High School grad or equivalent. Must have experience to sufficiently maintain fleet of vehicles and equipment used by City of L a n s i n g in day to day operation. Mechancial skills and two: years experience in a . commercial garage. Avail, immed; $715 per month. Must be a resident of Lansing and unemployed at least two weeks. Contact the City of
East Lansing-337-1731
ACCOUNT CLERK III - High School grad or equivalent experience. Must be a good typist and have bookkeeping experience. Will be handling i nvolved accounts, preparing vouchers, typing, filing and other office duties. Position, located in downtown Lansing. Avail, immed; $7,250. Calf 677-9411. Personnel Office in Mason.
Dept. of Social Services has positions available for bicultural, bilingual persons to w o r k a m o n g Mexican--American migrants. Positions run from May to November. Call or write Manuel Chiunti at
Dept. of Social Services, Commerce Building (8th floor), Lansing.
Five COUNSELORS needed to work in Pontiac, Michigan public schools. Must have degree in Counseling, and a teaching certificate. Would work with Spanish speaking y oungsters to support their education programs and assist as liaison between school and the home. Contact Richard Craig, Director of Personnel, Pontiac School District Federal Administration, 350 Wide Track Dr. E., Pontiac
48058, (313) 338-9151. Send resumes or call.
CLERK TYPIST - High school grad or equivalent experience. Must be a very good typist. Previous office e^periejice, highly' 'desirable!. Must be a resident of city of East Lansing and unemployed at least two weeks. Avail, immed; $5,980. Contact the City of East Lansing-337-1731.
"La Vida del Barrio" Bv Mario Lozuno

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D E N T R O DE LA NATURALEZA de-nosi Chicanos es el ser social and to prove it is las familias grandes que tenemos , los compadres, primos, tocallos, cunados, ahijados, sobrinos y DEMAS. . . . Lo malo es que sometimes we over do it y se nos va en puros eventos sociales y nos olvidamos de cosas ma's importantes but anyways. A biggy one was el baile del tercer aniversario de El Renacimiento en el Dell's Lounge de East Lansing, el pasado 31 de March.
El evento comenzo a las 3 p.m.,con una muy sabrosa comida Mexicana I preparada por una cortesia del Sr. Julio (tocallo) Flores. Luego le siguieron con el bailazo que se acabo a las 2 a.m. En este baile se disfruto de una gran variedad musical, compuesta por los Hmnos. Castillo de Grand Rapids, Andre's
Rivera, El Trio Los Prihcipes y El Trovador Solitario, la banda Chicana de Lansing de Montalvo Ldpez y la Orquesta de los Hermanos Torres. Para el mismo baile estaba anunciado el cantante creador "El Huerfano" Antonio Garza, pero por desgracia a ultima hora no la pudo hacer. Pues porque su esposa estaba muy grave en el hospital.
Al baTle fueron como unas 500 personas y se noto el respaldo y la simpatia que mucha gente tiene por este perfodico Chicano. El Renacimiento celebro
3 anos de informar a miles de gentes. La gente acepto la invitacion, bailamos, cantamos, tomamos, comimos. It was a great time. . . . but its all over. Paso la celebracion. La gente regresa a sus casas, a la escuela, al trabajo y DEMAS .. .
El Renacimiento empieza un ano mas. La gente desde su casa, desde su trabajo, desde la escuela, desde donde quiera que esten, siguen respaldando
El Renacimiento and luckily we'll see you next year en la celebracion del cuatro aniversario de EL RENACIMIENTO.
Otro social event que paso el sa'bado 14 de April fue el baile en el Centro Cfvico en la ciudad de Holland, IvtTcriigarf ctfri la Orquesta de iosLatin" Sounds.
Este baile fue organizado por La Raza Unida, Inc. Chapter de Holland y la .Spciedad Latina Americana de la misma ciudad que por la primera vez se juntaron a un proposito igual. Unfortunately due to the fact que la Cuaresma estaba muy cerca, la comunidad no pudo asistir a este baile, pero se esta planeando otro event como este pero esta vez con el G. I. Forum, La Raza Unida y La Sociedad Latina Americana, los tres de Holland. Van a trabajar juntos, unidos, revueltos, parejos, y DEMAS
El dia 1 de abril comenzo de nuevo el programa Variedades ^en el Aire en WKAR AM, 870. Este es el tercer ano de este programa que se transmite live de lunes a viernes a las 6 a.m. y es escuchado en casi" toda la lower peninsula de Michigan. Y alcanza tambien las areas Freemont, Ohio, South Bend,
Ind. Variedades en el Aire tiene varios locutores. Los lunes cuentan con Manuel Sepulveda, martes, Julio Guerrero, miercoles, el Re-Entry Group de
Cristo Rey, jueves, Gilberto Martinez, viernes D a v i d G a l v a n - n o por n a d a se l l a m a "Variedades" . . . .
Para la Raza que vive en la area de Detroit, "Musica, Alegria y Canciones" volvio al aire en Wll D los domingos a las 3 de la tarde----
; Para las personas que no sabiaq, we thought we [ would let them know que en Mexico la industria de television recibio en 1972 $4,500 millions de pesos en publicidad. De todo este dinero $1,575 millions son repartidos entre. dos cadenas de television, TELESISTEMA MEXICANO y TELEVISION
INDEPENDIENTE DE MEXICO. Estas son las clases de ganancias que tiene la television en Mexico. Can you imagen cuanto dinero se trabaja en la televisidn de Estados Unidos? Y the worst of it es que muy pocos Chicanos estan agarrando muy poco de este dinero. ^^^^
Rosa Morales
TELEREVISTA, el unico programa Chicano de television de Michigah (WKAR Channel 23, UHF) tiene una nueva productora. Su nombre Rosa Morales, que antes trabajaba con el Canal 5 de Saginaw como news reporter, y donde tenia un programa de noticias en espanol. Rosa tuvo un especial training en la produccion de television hace dos anos en Columbia University de New York. Por otra parte el Canal 5 de Saginaw.anda buscando a una persona para ocupar el puesto que R o s a d e j o vacantE. ADELANTE R A Z A ! Se necesita un valiente en television.
ES MUY IMPORTANTE QUE HAY A MAS CHICANOS INVOLVED IN COMMUNICATIONS, ya sea radio, television o newspaper, porque sino nos mad ruga la media gabacha. En los ultimos cinco meses cuando he oido de Chicanos en las noticias de radio en ingles, ha sido unicamente de Chicanos que se mataron uno a otro, un Chicano que kidnap una gabacha, un Chicano involved in a shootout en una cantina, un Chicano run oyer by a motorcycle, un
Chicano was shot in St. Johns, Chicanos y Portorriquefios fight at a dance in Pontiac, Cesar Chavez sued by un ranchero en California, y DEMAS . . . .
Montalvo Lopez
Las unicas dos noticias positivas en ingles que yo me acuerdo haber oido son Sol De Aztlan Sues Michigan State University and the Latin American
Businessmens Association Held a Conference in Chicago, III. Una de las ultimas pedradas que la Anglo media nos ha tirado fue el articulo about
Chicanos escritb por John McAleenan, staff writer of the State Journal newspaper de Lansing en el Sunday issue del 25 de marzo, en donde el Sr.
McAleenan escribio que violence is a common thing among Chicanos; que
Chicanos no saben leer ni escribir cuando llegan al pueblo; que por Grand
River Ave., el mero corazon del barrio se consigue toda clase de drogas y
DEMAS . . . . which we know is nothing but B.S. y mentiras. Por buena suerte un grupo de raza se junto en
Cristo Rey y decidieron responder con otro artfculo al mismo periodico.
The funny thing about calling us illiterate es que casi" siempre que los gabachos escriben o dicen un nombre en espanol, o lo escriben o lo pronuncian mal . . . . Por eso es importante que los Chicanos tengan un m e d i o de c o m u n i c a r s e y puedan tambien comunicar al gabacho to destroy las malas images que se nan formado de nosotros, desde que Aztlan fue ocupado. Los gabachos identifican la cancion "Vaya Con Dios" con los Chicanos, Mexicanos, y otros Latino Americanos. Even more, muchos Chicanos, Mexicanos, Latin Americanos y
DEMAS lo hacen tambien, y saben quien escribio esta cancion?
. . . tres senores que se apelfidan Russell, James and Pepper . . . Get the point ya'll.
Hablando de compositores, Johnny Herrera, el compositor de las principales canciones de Freddie Martinez, compuso tambien "Las Cosas Que Dijimos" y "Angelito" que hicieron triunfar a Rene y Rene.
Como ya saben, la ultima pelicula de Cantinflas se llama "Don Quixote Cabalga de Nuevo." Cantinflas que hace el papel de.Sancho Panza ha recibido muchas criticas de todas partes menos del publico. Esta pelicula no es comedy type y Cantinflas no habla "chistoso" como lo hace siempre en otras peliculas, pero con todo y eso, Cantinflas es as great as usual y la pelicula como se ha dicho, "es un film que nos enorgullece, hostiace llorar, nos hace reir, meditar y DEMAS . . . .
Finally, we'll say that Andres Rivera y el Trio Los Principes del Trobador Solitario, Josias Hernandez, estan ganando muchos aplausos cantando juntos en Ann Harbor en el restauran Loma Linda.

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Invito a todos los residentes<de habVi'espanola a que manden todos sus anuncios sociales, como bodas, cumpleanos, bautizos, quincetmeras, fallecimientos, viajeros, aniversarios, etc.
TODAS ESTAS PUBLICACIONS SON GRA TIS.
ROSA BEN A VIDEZ 485-43S9
La nininta Mary Ann Cervantes, hija del Sr. y Sra.' Frank Cervantes cumple dos meses de nacida el dia 1 de mayo.
La. Srta. Olga Ortiz, hija del Sr. y Sra, Manuel Ortiz, celebr6 sus quince anos el dfa 31 de marzo. La ceremonia fue en la iglesia de Immaculate Heart of Mary de Lansing. Olga fue acompanada por 14 damas que lucian vestidos de diversos colores. Despues de la Misa, hubo urja recepcion en eT Township I Hall. El Sr. y Sra. Manuel Ortiz les da las muy sinceras gracias a todos aquellos padrin.os que acompafiaron a su hija. La Orquesta de Eddie Cruz de Freemont, Ohio toco en el alegre baile festejando a la quinceanera.
Los Senores Adelaida Bernal y Benedicto Torres de Holland, Mich, se complacen en anunciar la boda de sus hijos Mayra y Angel que se efectuara el sabado, 21 de abril a las 7:30 de la noche en la Iglesia H ispana Christian Reformed Church ubicada en la Calle 20 y Maple en Holland. Habra una recepcion despues de 1^ ceremonia.
£1 Sr. y Sra. Jesse Diaz, Sr. de Holland, Mich., y el Sr. y Sra. Weldon Story, anuncian ^ el matrimonio pendiente de sus hijos Bertha y Don el sabado, 5 de mayo, a las 3:00 de la tarde en la Iglesia St. Francis de Sales de Holland. Habra' una recepcion despues de la ceremonia en el Holland Armory.
La Sra. Odilia Uribe, madrecita de Linda Nieto, se complace en anunciar el compromiso de su hija, con el joven Erasmo Villarreal' efectuadoel viernes 16 de marzo. Ambos tienen un compronuso de honor de tres anos que sellaron el viernes pasado, otorgandole Erasmo a Linda un anillo de diamantes.
At the monthly meeting of La Raza Unida, Holland Chapter, Phil Tofoya resigned as Chairman, and Femando Muiioz is the newly elected Chairman.
Upon his election, Mufioz expressed his firm conviction that the Raza organization should work for better communications between Latino groups and that Latino organizations should work together for the betterment of the community.
The President of the Latin American Society of Holland was a guest at this meeting and he announced the Latin American Fiesta will be an all day event on Saturday, May 5 at the
Holland Civic Center. This is an annual event to which the public is invited.
Phil Tafoya reported on the State Steering Committee -meeting of La Raza Unida in Lansing which Maria Leal, Mrs. Luis Ramirez, and he attended.
Various other discussions and reports were given at the meeting, including discussion of the dance of April 14 which both La Raza Unida and Latin American Society would sponsor.
The next meeting of La Raza Unida, Holland Chapter, •will be April 29. Monthly meetings are held the 4th Sunday of each month.
C e l e br e El C i nc o D e M a yo E n La ps i n g
Cristo Rey Community' C e n t e r Director, Tony B e n a v i d e z t o d a y announced formal plans for the annual holiday in M e x i c o commemorating the Cinco de Mayo battle at Puebla, Mexico when the French forces were defeated.
L a n s i n g Community College once again has generously offered the use of their building facilities for the fiesta which will be held on May 5 and 6 from
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lansing a n d s u r r o u n d i n g communities are being invited to enjoy a fiesta in the Mexican tradition.
Main attraction for the Holiday in Mexico will be delicious Mexican dishes, authentic costumes and games, and dances typical of the Mexican people. A dance is also planned for the festive weekend and w i l l b e h e l d a t Resurrection Parish on Saturday, May 5, from 9-12 p.m.. Advance tickets are being sold for $2.00 per person, $2.50 at the door.
A n u m b e r o f c o m m i t t e e s have been n a m e d and people ■ are invited to call Cristo Rey a n d v o l u n t e e r f o r m e m b e r s h i p i n t h e following:
Food - Cristo Rey Altar Society
Raffle Tickets - Sister Florence
Entertainment - Larry Lopez
Publicity - Gilberto and Maria Dominguez
Cashier - Ann Marinez -
P u e s t o s .- Cristina Franco
G a m e s - Domingo Villegas
Parking - Cristo Rey Boy Scouts
Cleanup - NARC, Bob Cavazos
al servicis de todas las f ami lias de habla espanola fotograffas de calidad - bianco y negro - color
BODAS - QUINCEANERAS - FIESTAS precios especiales a la comunidad latina
Telefono 393-8272
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CRISTO O R A EN EL HUERTO DE GETHSEMANE
JUDAS TRAICIONA A SU MAESTRO Y SENIOR
CRUXIFICION
M A R I A MAGDALENA, ENCUENTRA A SU SALVADOR RESUCITADO
Q u e La Se m a na Sa nt a Se a Ve r da de r a i ,Que es la Semana Santa? ^Es para gozarnos en la came o para consagramos a EI? ^Que* tanta importancia tiene para usted esta Semana Santa?
I. La Semana Santa no significa seguir a Jesus de lejos.
A. Somos a veces espect adores.
Vamos a la Iglesia en esta semana para ver lo que se hace y solamente ofr lo que se dice. Vamos solamente por una costumbre a oir las siete palabras que pronuncio Cristo desde el
Calvario. Leemos en el periodico como cualquier otro articulo la pasion de Cristo. Todo lo que hace mos nos mueve solamente MJ \ espjritu de curiosidad y de tradicion.
B. Somos a veces solo simpatizantes.
Simpatizamos con Cristo que sufrid*. Somos movidos a tenerle pena por lo que sufrio.Sentimos pena cuando lo vemos en el huerto sudando gotas de sangre. La compasion y la lastima surge en nosotros cuando Ie vemos colgando del m a d e r o, s uj e to a aquellas torturas de muerte. ^Que es todo esto? Solamente compasion y lastima que se siente por Cristo, y se siente esto por la actitud de simpatizantes hacia EL
II. La Semana Santa significa que dejemos a Cristo que nos lave con su sangre. Miremos nuestro corazon y contemplemos nuestros pecados. Miremos nuestra vida entera y demosnos cuenta que necesitamos que alguien transforme nuestra vida y nos lave de todos nuestros pecados.
Examinemos nuestra mente, labios, corazon y todo lo que somos y hacemos y veremos que tenemos necesidad de que Jestfs nos ayude.
Acerquemonos a Cristo, no compadecidos por El, sino que compadecidos de nosotros mismos.
No lloremos por El, lloremos por nuestros, pecados y confese'moslQS a El.
Jesus con su sangre nos 1 impia de todo pecado. Si que re mos que estosdias seany signifiquen algo para nosotros, hay que dejar que la sangre de Cristo limpie nuestras vidas.
Que sea esta diferente a todas las que hemos vivido; que sea esta Semana Santa motivo para que no recordemos Cristo por lastima de sus sufrimientos, sino que lo aceptemos como EI
Salvador y unico Redentor de nuestras. vidas.
Ouitos para la Semana Santa.
La Iglesia Hispana "Maranatha" Asamblea de Dios, 1033 E. Hickory, Lansing tendra servicios especiales desde 19 al 22 de abril, a las 7 pjn. con el Evangelista, Rev. Ajusto Avila, de
Santo Domingo. Tendran un grupo musical de Grand Rapids. Pastor: Rev. Walter Sanchez (tele: 6274867).
RESURRECION CHURCH: Good Friday - Day of Fast and Abstinence. Services at 12:10 p.m. - Celebration of the
Lord's Passion; 2:00 p.m. -Stations of the Cross; 3:00 pjn. • Stations of the Cross; 7:30 pjn. - Celebration of the Lord's Passion. Confessions from 3:00 to 5:00 and after the evening
Service. HOLY SATURDAY: Confessions from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, 3:00 to 5:00 pjn. and after the evening Vigil Service. 7:00 pjn. - EASTER VIGIL SERVICE (Fulfills Sunday obligation). EASTER SUNDAY - Masses are at 7 :30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:30 pjn, and 6:00 p.m.

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"Telerevista," esta de nuevo en el aire en el Canal 23, despues de un corto receso de tiempo, apareciendo en la pantalla todos los martes, a las 8 de la noche y los domingos a las 5 p.m.
Y esta vez ha vuelto con una figura feminina, Rosa Morales, ligeramente pequefia de estatura pero de un gran talento comb p r o d u c t o r a . Ademas m uestra una experiencia en la pantalla que predice un buen futuro para el programa.
Rosa, viene del Canal 5 de Saginaw, en donde desarrollaba labores de reportera de noticias en e s p a n o l e i n g l e s a diferentes horas del dia con reportajes de la ciudad y especiales ediciones que ella misma procucia.
Su experiencia en la p a n t a l l a se a n a d e un intensivo y compteto curso que tomo en Columbia University, de Nueva York hace algunos anos, sobre p r o d u c c i o n y demas secretos de la television, e s p e c i a l m e n t e e n programas referidos para grupos minoritarios.
R o s a s i e m p r e h a demostrado su interes de trabajar en comunicaciones. Oesde Michigan State, donde recibi6 su BA con: curso mayor en periodismo, ha trabajado en promover en Lansing, programas de radio
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de television e incluso en periodicos. Por lo que~para nosotros es bien conocida y le damos la bienvenida que merece.
R o s a piensa trabajar d i r e c t a m e n t e con la Comunidad misma. Piensa e n t r e v i s t a r y producir programasdirectos desdeel barrio.
A s i m i s m o n o s manifesto que su mayor deseo es promove desntro d e l a j u v e n t u d s u integration en el campo de las comunicaciones; esta es un excelente idea p a r a que la juventud o b t e n g a un medio de t r a b a j o que e s muy interesante y que ella esta d i s p u e s t a a q u e la Universidad abra esta clase de programas.
Un Comity de mas de 1 0 personas que estan a m p l i a m e n t e e n comunicacion directa con la comunidad de Lansing, forman su mayor respaldo para que con los ejecutivos del canal 23, exijan y a p o y e n sus ideas para hacer de Telerevista un s u c e s o d e m a y o r e s perpectivas.
Con esta vision nueva, completa de un dinamisrnj) juvenil, la expectatfaa*'tjae;* s e n o s e s p e r a -eii Telerevista y en el campo de comunicaciones es muy prometedor.
Rosa Morales, nos pidio que conumicaremos que ella est'en el Canal 23 y desea para poder trabajar mejor que la Comunidad le llame y que sea su mejor ayuda asi" como su mejor cntica.
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"El hombre eneuentra, en la grandeza de tu pasado, yalor y confianza pare el futuro."
CHfCAtJO STUOENTSLIBRARY 3406 D w i n e l l e H a l l U n i v e r s i t y o f C a l i f o r n i a B e r k e l e y , C a l i f . 94730 kNO3 - NUMERO 57
Lansing/Michigan, APRIL 30 1973
El Periodico que llustra] t nancad Ihrowah • Irani from lh» Dapt. of Housing and Urban Davalopmam undar tht provlsiona of Sac. 104 of tha Damonstration Cilias and MatropolHan Daaalopmant Act of 1966
L a t i n o C o m m u n i t y D e m a n ds J us t i c e i n Ed u c a t i o n by Yolanda Trujillo
Holland • A group of Latin American parents of students in the "Holland Public Schools and Latin American organizations are very concerned about the fact that a high percentage students in classes for the Educable Mentally Retarded are Latinos.
A report dated April 24, 1973 from the office of the School Psychologist showed that 38 percent of the total elementary students in Educable Mentally Retarded fclasses are Latinos, 34 percent on the junior high level and 4 percent at the high school level. However, a report computed by the school district and sent to the Michigan Department of Education for the
1972-73 school year indicates the percentage of the total Educable Mentally Retarded students, Latin Americans constitute 43.5 on the elementary level, 31.4 on the junior high level, and
11.1 on the high school level. The fact is the percentage of Latin Americans in Educable Mentally Retarded classes is high in proportion to the 15.4 percent Latin American population in the Holland Public Schools.
Wednesday morning, April 25, members of the Latin American community met with state representatives Feliciano Mendez of the Civil Rights Commission, John Braccio of the State
Department of Education and L. Murillo of the Michigan Education Association to express their concerns and ask for their assistance in remedying what seems to them a case of improper evaluation of some Latin American students in these classes. The community group voiced concern about the manner in which the program is administered. They questioned whether proper placement procedure^, testing, and evaluation procedures of Latin Americans are being followed and whether Special bilingual, bicultural programs are needed to bring some of the students to their proper grade level. A procedure some parents cited had not been followed was the notification of parents prior to placement in these classes. Some parents stated they were not notified prior to their child's placement in these classes. The community group decided that unless corrective measures are promptly taken, a suit will be filed against the Holland Public Schools.
The community group and state representatives met in the afternoon with Superintendent of Schools. Donald L. Ihrman; Director of Personnel, Gardner Wieringa; Director of
Curriculum, Dr. Philip H. Schoo; School Psychologist, Eugene Scholten. Ph.D. and Dr. Barker, Director of classes for Educable Mentally Retarded.
The Latin American group made clear their concerns and the school staff involved expressed a willingness to work with state representatives and parents to work out solutions to make sure only those students who are indeed educable mentally retarded are a part of the program. The school delegation said it is possible a lack of communication and coordination of school staff involved in the placement of children in these classes might be a responsible factor. It was agreed that Dr. John Braccio, Psychologist of the State Department of Education would study testing and placement procedures, as well as existing bilingual, bicultural programs to determine where the cause of the problem stems and recommend possible solutions.
Picket lines are the link in the chain that will bring justice to farm workers.
In different cities of the state there have been picket lines over the past few weeks. So far picketing has been successful. A & P has been- a major target, and is losing business every place we have a picket line. On one Saturday afternoon, we turned away over a hundred people from an A & P store. We need the help of all of you who have time on Saturday afternoon to join us and get us going more quickly to show A & P that if they continue to carry non-union lettuce that it is going to cost them. The picket lines run as a rule from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Visit our office at 719 E. G r and River or call us at 825^811 and 965-9757. We will be calling you to let you know the locations, but if you don't hear from us please call the office.
Can't Picket? How about a store visit? You can't make our picket lines- don't worry, we need your hejp in another way. Visit the local A & P store and tell the manager that you want A
& P to carry only United Farm Workers Union Lettuce, that you won't shop there until A & P makes that commitment, and that you will feLyou1rTn"ends'kRowjr;at A & P is taking the side, of the growers against the farm workers. Make a delegation of .. it and take some friends along with you. And you know store visits work, in New York over 60!l.3tores are carrying^oj¥l£. United Farm WorkersHettuce because of consumer delegations.
ADELANTE RAZA!

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EDMUNDO GEORGr EDITOR/DIRECTOR
Hello, my name is Armando Orozco one of your best, admirers in the Ingham County Jail. I am the only Chicano recieving your periodico on these premises.. A friend, (I'll introduce him, his name is Mr. Jessie Eddie Maldonado) and
I want to say we feel happy that our brothers and sisters are getting it together, and that we are glad to see that our periodico is progressing. We say our because we are brothers and sisters and this periodico is a good way in which we can communicate with others. Yes we're confined. Our confinement is nothing to be proud of and we will have to live with it and try and live it down. We are human beings with a free will.
We were reading about you third annual Aniversario Celebracion. Me and my friend wish you and your staff a happy happy aniversario. Keep on pushing and pushing. United we
Stand, Viva La Raza. Sign your brothers.
Armando Orozco Jessie E. Maldonado
P.S. We are thanking the people from this school program for letting us have your periodico and drug program.
THANK YOU TOO!
Dear Fellow Chicanos:
1 have been wanting to write to you and congraulate you on the fine reporting you are doing for the paper, EL RENACIMIENTO, and of the great good it does to people.
Having our own paper is a very
. goodAin&i v Do youjealize you do more -than inform people? You help them to read. Don't think that
- J am kidding you. I am very serious. I think by our people having a paper in their own language to read and keep themselves informed is a great advantage. Let me tell you why - I have always spoken English, I couldn't read or write in Spanish but now with EL RENACIMIENTO, I can read Spanish very well and hope very soon my next letter to you is in Spanish.
You are really helping to educate people. [ give my mothar the paper and buy books in Spanish just to keep in touch with the language. I was one of those Spanish people that you meet in the street and talked Spanish to who had to say, " I don't know what you are saying, I don't speak Spanish." That was a shame. I am working very hard to read and write Spanish.
Reply:
It is true: many of our people are now working to regain a language they almost lost. But the demand is for Chicano material literature, history, etc., -in both English and Spanish, as the people speak.
EL RENACIMIENTO, is attempting to meet this need b y publishing i n b o t h languages.
THE EDITOR
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ROD SANTA ANA CORA JEWEL JESSE GUZMAN RICARDO BRIONES
NORBERTO M AN RI QUE FRANK DE LA CRUZ JUAN CASTILLO
The quest for national integrity seems to depend on the draining of a certain Watergate. Sandbags have been used to prevent this through the use of executive privilege. Prior knowledge of the situation has been attained to stop it (L.PatrickGra'y, Acting Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation released information to the White House staff) and presently the files on the Watergate matter have been tampered with in Sen. P. Wicker's office, in an effort to control it.
I w onder where all the demonstrators went. (Oh, yes, three were just found guilty.) Surely this is a time when all the political radicals of the 60's who pointed to corruption in government would come out of hiding and say "SEE I TOLD YOU SO." (Oh they shoot student radicals don't they.) I wonder why the campuses are not being shut down in protest and why days, have not been set aside for the discussion in classrooms of the p olitical, social, and ethical issues our country is going through.
I wonder how long the American public can take watching beforetheir very eyes their trusted, outstanding, church going leaders being caught cheating, lying, spying and otherwise tampering with our justice which has remained blind to all of this. I wonder how long the American people can go on believing that these illegal acts were done to "Protect America."
S t a t e C o nf e r e n c e
O n R e ve n ue Sh a r i n g by Raul Arispe
Revenue sharing and how it will effect existing programs for the Spanish Speaking in the State of Michigan will be the theme of a "STATE -
WIDE conference to be held May 12 at Lansing Community College."
T h i s i s a v e r y CRUCIAL QUESTION and quite difficult to answer because of the complexities of this "New Federalism". All the i m p l i c a t i o n s o f this governmental move are not yet clear to directors and staffs of programs designed to aid Latinos. As a result of this need to k n o w , a coalition of
Latino groups and Agency Representatives have met and planned a conference to attempt to fill in this "knowledge gap."
The objective of this conference is to provide means for the community t o k e e p a b r e a s t of Revenue sharing changes and effects on the local l e v e l . T o b e c o m e acquainted with and be able to develop strategies and plans for action. The Federal Revenue sharing program is an economic package that can make a significant impact on the S p a n i s h S p e a k i n g Community in Michiigan. Therefore, taking all of tthis! into consideration, it is imperative that all i n t e r e s t e d p e r s o n s participate and mobilize for action.
S p a n i s h S p e a k i n g organizations, leaders,, and a g e n c y s t a f f f r o m communities in the state with substantial latino population are encouraged to organize groups to attend this important conference.
Interested groups or persons may register May 12 between 9:30 and 10:30 p.m. in Lansing Community College.
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Jesse Castillo, "Voice of Labor" District Committee Man at Oldsmobile, is seeking the support of the 1,500 Spanish Speaking Oldsmobile employees in the May General Elections.
Castillo is running for Shop Committe Man and needs-the votes and support of every Chicano at Oldsmobile in this important election.
At the present time, Jesse is part of a team of men and women who have expressed that if they are elected they will work very hard to give all workers at Oldsmobile the very best union program possible. "We are sincere for our cause. 1 know of many Chicanos who cannot speak English well enough to recieve proper union representation. And not enough Chicanos are presently taking full advantage of the services and programs that the union is able to provide. As your Shop Committee Man I will be able to bring all Chicanos closer to their union," Castillo stated.
In order to do as promised, Castillo first, needs help, not only for himself, but also for the entire "Voice of Labor Slate."
This year Oldsmobile employees will be able to vote inside the plant cafeterias on May 9th to May 10th. They may vote at lunch, during breaks, or before and after starting time.
Jesse Castillo asks that Oldsmobile Chicanos take the yellow Voice of Labor slate card and vote for everyone on it. Castillo urges, "Help me to help Chicanos and all members of Local
652."
JESSE CASTILLO
"Holiday in Mexico" is coming to Lansing and will be sponsored by the Cristo Rey Community Center. They will be featuring many different and fun activities and admission is free!
There will be Mexican games, folk dancers, pinatas, Mexican food and pastry, music, a bake sale, Mexican flowers, a white elephant sale, and 50 cents may win you a door prize.
Through these activities! and many more, Cristo Rey ^opes to enrich our public with an awareness of the beautiful Mexican culture.
"Holiday in Mexico" will take place on the weekend of
May 5th and 6th, 10:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m., at Lansing Community College, in the cafeteria of the Cass Building. If you would like to become involved and volunteer your services, you may offer to work on many of the committees or in a booth, or you can donate something for the white elephant sale or the bake sale. Contact Cristo Rey, 482-1 387, if you are interested.
Also! On Saturday* night, May 5th, Cristo Rey will be sponsoring a dance! It will be held in the Resurrection Hall, 1517 E. Michigan, Lansing, from 8:00-12:00 p.m. There will be dancing to the music of two bands, an orchestra and a conjunto. Donations will be $2.00 a person in advance or $2.50 at the door. Refreshments will be permitted. Free RPM records will be given out to the first 100 through the doors. Treat ydurself to a good time and get y b u r se 1 f a ticket. Contact rjelma Lopez, 484-8323, Juaquina Suarez, 485-5210, or t^e Cristo Rey
Community Center.
\ Don't forget the date, May 5th and 6th, and come on down to Lansing Community College and have fun with us at "Holiday in Mexico! "
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
H O S P I T A L S E C U R I T Y
ATTENDANT 04 • Salary $ 8 2 4 7 - $ 9 5 6 3 per year. Employees in this class perform non-professional work in the care of patients and their quarters at a state h osp> tal for the criminally insane; at a state hospital, oversees patients in various work details. Graduation from high school is required.
ATTENDANT NURSE 03 -Salary 56869-$7955 per year. Assists in the care of patients, giving guidance and support throughout the day nursing and care program. No specific experience o r education required: however, graduation from high school is desired.
G O V E R N M E N T A L AUDITOR TRAINEE 07 -Salary $9479-$11504 per year. Assists in the, auditing of accounting and financial records of state agencies, institutions, colleges and universities, end local units of government, or. maintains accounting records in a state a g e n c y . Requite me nts: possession of a bachelor's degree with not less than I S Hours in accounting: Note: possession of a certificate in public accounting may be . substituted for a degree.
CORRECTIONS OFFICER OS - Salary $8247-$9563 per year. S u pe rvise, provide custodial care, and assist in rehabilitating i n m a t e s i n state penal institutions; and preforms related work.
CIVIL ENGINEER 07 - Salary $ 1 1 108-$12653 per year. Serves as a junior project engineer; inspects the work of contractors; serves as chief of a s u r v e y p a r t y , m a k e s investigations and performs related work. Possession of a bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
D A T A CODING MACHINE O P E R A T O R S 0 4 - 0 5 -
04- Salary $6618-$7767 per year. General dfrscriptton; employees in this class operate a data input keyboard device transferring raw data into machine readable' form; and perform related work. Six months of experience in the operation of a data coding or data communication machine; or completion of a recognized course in data coding or data communication machine operation.
05- Salary $7349-$8832 per year. One year experience as a skilled operator of a data coding machine and ability to exceed and maintain the statewide state, agencies, average for strokes per hour on the specific machine being used; ability to operate a data coding machine.
CHILD CARE WORKER 05 -Salary $7725-38999 per year. Performs parental activities such a s supervising games; creates a homelike atmosphere; provides guidance, support and supervision or takes part in educational work programs. Completion of two years of t ra i n i ng i n college a n d enrollment at the time of appointment in a program of at least eight (8) semester hours in college.
STATE POLICE TROOPER 07 - Salary $9688-$ 11108 per year. Enforce laws in the state and perform related work. Patrols highways, makes appearances and gives evidence in court, makes reports, etc. Graduation from high school or successful completion of equivalent general -educational development tests. Must pass physical examination, height not under 5*9" in stocking feet. Weight not under 150 nor over 250 pounds. At feast 20/50 vision in each eye without glasses, corrected to 20/20 vision in each eye prior to appointment to trooper training school. Full U.S. citizenship and residence in the State of Michigan for one year i m m e d i a t e l y p r i o r t o submitting application or for four years between the ages of 17 and 30. Michigan residents in the armed forces and students attending colleges out of state for the past school year will be accepted. Age not u n d e r 2 1 nor over 30. Possession of a valid Michigan drivers Ncense and good moral character.
PRACTICAL NURSE 03 -Salary $7015-$8164 per year. Perform technical nursing in a patient care unit of a state hospital; assists with personal hygiene; encou rages patient participation in individual and group activities. Possession of a license as a practical nurse in Michigan is required.
I f y o u a r e interested in employment with the State of Michigan and feel you may q u a l i f y f o r a n y of the above-mentioned positions, submit your application (s) or resume to Faustino Pu mare jo, Department of Civil Service, 320 S. Walnut, Lansing 48913 o r c a l l L a n s i n g ( 5 1 7 ) 373-6793.
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M o de l C i t i e s M a k e s C hi c a no B o ok s Ava i l a bl e
The Lansing Public Libary through funds received from Model Cities is slowly building a small collection of books written and translated in Spanish.
Ranging in subjects from the more recent history of the Chicano movement to fundamentals in auto mechanics, it is-a varied if not sketchy collection. A person can find Armando
Rendon's Chicano Manifesto along with Nikita Khrushchev's memoirs. He can find Octavio Paz' Aguila o Sol? (Eagle or Sun ? j, but not Paz' now classic Laberinto de Soledad (Labyrinth of Solitude).
Presently, the collection n umbers about 250 Books, most of which can be found in the foreign language section on the second floor of the library.
Also included are eight magazines and periodicals in Spanish. Buenhogar {Better Homes and Gardens), seleciones de Readers Digest (Readers Digest) y Mecdnica Popular (Popular
Mechanics) a re three of the American magazines published in Spanish. Other magazines are the better known periodicals El Grito, Quinto Lingo, Nuevos Mercados, Sol De Aztlan and
El Renacimiento. These are located in the basic education section on the first floor of the library.
Another part of the c o 11 e ction is foun d in the childrens section on the third floor. Such children's, books as Poemas Parvulos and Rimas Tontas by Ernesto Galarza and Cesar Chavez by Ruth Franchere can be found in the boys and girls story lounge.
The Lansing Public Library is open 9 ajn. to 9 pjn. from . Mondays to Wednesdays, and 9 a,m. to 5 p.m. from Thursdays to Saturday.
Anyone wishing to borrow books may do so without charge.
Cristo Rey has a big brother program for Chicanos. Big brothers are important in the lives young Chicanos. Boys without a father especially need big brothers to interest the boys in healthful and enjoyable activities and to provide guidance and a male image.
The need is great for Big Brothers, but few Chicanos realize how important the program is to Chicanitos. We have to show that we care. If the program is a success with the whites, we have to make it a success also.
Cristobal Rodriguez, director of the Big Brother program states, "There is a lot in life which we enjoy doing, especially if we do it with a little brother. Love is caring for someone else; let's care for our little brothers."
Swimming, field trips, baseball games in Detroit and a picnic this summer are just some of the activities Big and Little Brothers will enjoy. If you are interested in participating as a Big
Brother, please call Cristobal Rodriguez at Cristo Rey 482-1387.
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La primera convencion nacional de Hombres de Negocios Latinos se celebro el 26 y 27 de marzo,en eNfotel Pick-Congiess. de Chicago. Esta asociacion se formo con el proposito de promover el desarrollo de negocios Latinos. Representantes de la asociacion local asistieron a e s I a c o n v e n c i 6 n . Representando a Lansing estuvieron Juan Beltran, Presidente,
Frank De La Cruz. Vice-Presidente, Rosa Tones, re p re sentando a O.E.O. de Michigan, Alex Endara, de Ciudades Modelo, y Bob Cavazos, del Club de Recursos de la area norte de la ciudad. Tambien fue Norberto Manrique de United Migrant. Opportunity, Inc, Roy Garza, en el negocio de vent a de carros, Alejandro Briceno, de la Voz del Campesino y tambien
Frank de La Cruz, Jr.
Aunque ej grupo que se reunio no fue grande, sin embargo hubo represent acid n de la mayor parte de la nacion. Estuvieron presentes representantes de Puerto Rico, California, Texas y muchos otros estados.
El orador principal dio una idea general del punto de vista de la oficina de negocios y empresas para las minorias, (Minority Business Enterprise) y de la Administration para negocios pequenos (Small Business Administration). Se discutieron los esfuerzos locales, estatales y nacionales para asistir a las personas de la minoria con enfoque a la comunidad latina.
Las panelistas en sus reportes y recomendaciones loaron a las pequenos paneles que actuaron en las discusiones de los distintos talleres.
Una segunda conferencia ha sido planeada pero aiin no se ha fijado fecha.
Esta convencion no hubiese sido posible sin la intervention de los activos planeadores, Domingo Nick Reyes, Armando B. Renddn, Office of Minority Business Enterprise, U. S .
Department of Commerce, G. G. Garcia y Sam Bell, ambos del mismo departamento, Tomas Martinez y Lorenzo Perrea de Stanford University, Rhea M. Hammer, National Women
Caucus, Collingwood Harris, O.M.B.E., Washington D. C, Mary Grady, U. S. Bureau of the Census y Erika Agrillo, S.L.P. Advertising and Printing, Chicago.

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Rudolfo A. Anaya is the author of the $1,000 prize winning novel Bless Me Ultima. The novel received the Premio Qunito Sol, a national Mexican American literary award. The Quinto Sol Premio is awarded each year by the Quinto Sol Publication Incorporated from Berkeley, California.
The Quinto Sol Publications is the nations 1 largest Chicano publishing house. It has published over 130 authors, essayists, artists, poets, academic studies and writers of creative literature. The Quinto Sol Publication house dedicates itself exclusively tc writings by persons of Mexican descent who are residing in the United States. The publishing house is now in its fifth year.
Anaya's novel is the second prize winning novel of the Quinto Sol Premio. The novel explores the life of a young New Mexican boy living immediately and after World War II. It is the story of a young boy torn between forces of his own world and those of his surroundings.
The novel is also the story of Ultima, curandera. Ultima is the medicinal doc tress . who cures with herbs and magic. Ultima K also Antonio's companion. She blesses him with a wise and f&nder vision through each event in his life.
About his writing his novel. Anaya has said: "I have been writing for the pasl ten years. I h ave w ri t te n volumes of poems, stories, novels,, burned some, saved a few, Out of a suitcase full I have, it seemed that ULTIMA distilled into something worthwhile. Writing is not easy. It is a lonely and oftentimes unappreciated endeavor. But 1 had to keep trying to keep creating, to organize all the beautiful chaotic things into some pattern."
Anaya is currently on the staff of the University of New Mexico at Albuquerque,
Anaya's novel Bless Me Ultima can be obtained from Quinto Sol Publications, Inc., P. O. Box 9275, Berkeley. Cal. 94709.
RODOLFO A. ANA YA
PEREGRINACION: The cover title and picture interprets the Spanish speaking people on their pilgrimage (peregrinacionj to. Liberation from all bonds of suppression, in their constant search for peace in their God, and dignity in their lifestyle.
RUBENR. ALFARO
Ruben R. Alfaro has worked for the United States Catholic Conference for five and a half years, for the spiritual and welfare needs of the Spanish Speaking people in the eight midwest states. His office has been instrumental in promoting leadership training programs, legislation, grass roots coalitions, seminars, the Grape and Lettuce Boycotts, Pastoral planning, regional conferences, prison programs, the development of a working paper on the Permanent Diaconate for Spanish Speaking men, in planning the first Encuentro Pastoral for the
Midwest, and has been an advocate for the Spanish Speaking in the midwest.
El Renacimiento has published a history booklet, "Peregrination", for this-office covering the highlights of this important and encouraging work for our Spanish speaking for the last five years. We encourage students, parents, and community leaders to obtain this booklet to become acquainted with the role of the U SC C Division for Spanish Speaking in helping to change our society into a better community in which our people can live:
Mr. Alfaro"s office is moving to South Bend, Indiana, May 23, 1973.
Please call El Renacimiento for your copy of the booklet.
The Eighth Annual Latin American Day Fiesta, sponsored by the Latin American Society of Holland, will be held May 5th at the Holland Civic Center. This will coincide with 5 de Mayo which is celebrated in Mexico. It will be a full day of fun and entertainment for everyone.
At 10 a.m. the Latin American Society Queen and her court will be introduced during a special ceremony. The Queen will be -one of five finalists selected by contest judges April 25.
Queen finalists are Catalina Castro, Esperanza Espinoza, Juanita Loredo, Mary Katalina Ramirez, and Mary Silva. Eduardo Barrera, Civil Rights Commission President of Lansing, will crown the Queen.
Booths with different cultural exhibits will be on display and Latin foods will also be sold at the fiesta. Cultural and entertaining movies in Spanish will a^o be presented and one of the most entertaining part of the fiesta is the local talent program which will be presented on the stage of the Civic Center. This program will be presented in the late afternoon where dancers, singers and karate exhibits will be presented.
Charles Borgies, a dance instructor who originally danced on stage in New York and Hollywood, will present a group of local young dancers in dances from different parts of the world.
Borgies, a Cubano, has been teaching young Holland children dancing for two years. He believes that dance is a manner in which children can express themselves.
Another group called El Ballet Azteca Mexicano from Holland, will feature different dancing from parts of Mexico and is more in the trend of the Folklorico of Mexico.
Singers and guitarists will also be featured. Andres Rivera, radio announcer out of St. Johns Michigan and T.V. announcer out of the Bay City and Saginaw area, will be on hand to help out in this fiesta..
There will be time to look at all booths and at 9 p.m. a dance featuring Juan Torres will play until 1 a jn.
The public is invited to this event and Holland looks forward to this great day of the Latino. Todos bien venidos . . . .
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CARAVANA MUSICAL, el programa producido por Juan Beltran, cambiara su horarto de viernes a las' 6: 15 de la larde a los sabados a las 4 de la tarde,. Si usted no lo ha escuchado, tal vez es porque no sabe que se trarismite por WRBJ AM en St. Johns, o porque no sabe que este programa tiene musica muy especial o,-porque no tiene radio, pero . . . . si usted tiene radio le recomendamos que escuche CARAVANA MUSICAL. Y hablando de programas de Radio diferentes, DIALOGO tiene mucha diferencia de los demas programas Chicanos.
DIALOGO no es comercial, DIALOGO tiene noticias, entrevistas, anuncios publicos, reportes de in teres, y DEMAS.....DIALOGO toca en una hora CUATRO canciones nada mas. DIALOGO tiene partes e n E S P A N O L , T O T A C H A , C H I C A N O , y DEMAS . . . . DIALOGO es muy dificil de escuchar, porque se transmits los domingos a las 8 de la noche cuando todos o casf todos estan watching television or out en las vistas, o en el baile. or cenando afuera con la familia or visitando amigos. or
Toman dose u nos tragos en la cantina mas cerca a su corazon or trabajando en el nigh shift, or en la cama para levantarse el lunes tempranito para ir al trabajo y empezar la semana con el pie derecho, y DEMAS.....en otras palabras . . . . everybody is doing anything, but LISTENING TO RADIO on Sunday nights at 8 o'clock at night. So if out of a few thousand families in the Lansing area, only 30 families escuchan DIALOGO, that's a hell of an audience, that's mucha gente. So si usted quiere hacer algo dificil los domingos a las 8 de la noche, escuche DIALOGO en WILS AM
13.20 y FM 101.7 en Lansing.
AHORA SI USTED esta cansado de VER television a colores, ya es tiempo que OIGA radio a colores en Radio VARIEDADES con Variedades en el Aire en WKAR AM 870, de lunes a viernes, a las 6, de la mahana y Variedades en ESPANOL los sabados a las 10 de la mafiana. Y ahora ya puede escuchar VARIEDADES NOCTURNAS a las 7 :30 de la tarde, tambien en
WKAR,AM 870; todos estos programas son producidos por SOL DE AZTLAN desde los estudios de QUINTO SOL en el mero corazon del BARRIO CHICANO en Lansing____ Recuerde que RADIO VARIEDADES tiene la musica DE SU COLOR PREFERIDO.
El dfa 19 de April de 1966 (seven years ago) a las 5:30 de la manana, murio Gabriel Siria Levario, mejor conocido como JAVIER SOL1S.
Javier fue hijo de Juana Levario y Francisco Siria y nacio el cuatro de septiembre de 1931 , en un hospital de Mexico City, segun las palabras de su mama, aunque en su pasaporte decfa que habia nacido en Nogales, Sonora.
Javier Solis crecio al lado de su tib Valentin Levario. porque los padres de Javier eran muy pobres para mantenei a Javier y a sus dos hermanos menores, Arturo y Fernando Siria
Levario.
Javier estudio sus primeros anos de escuela en la Capital de Mexico, pero muy pronto dejo la education para trabajai como camicero en un barrio de Mexico .donde le dio por el deporte del box, que despues tuvo que dejar porque a su tic no le gustaba como una profesion.
Javier se caso muy joven con Henfiqueta Valdez y tuvc tres hijas, pero se divorciaron cuando el tenia 25 afios de edad y jamas se volvio a casar, pero tuvo muchos amonos
En una temporada cuando trabajaba con su tfo de panadero, Javier comenzo a usar su talento y su voz cantando en los bares y cantinas de los barrios de Mexico En uno de estos lugares fue que conocio a Julito Rodriguez del trio LOS PANCHOS y le recomendo que se metiera i cantar profesionalmente. "Sabras que te Quiero," fue h primera cancion que Javier grabo para la Columbia Rec, dt la cual era artista exclusive El total de sus cantione; grabadases de 144.
Javier Solis, gano muchos trofeos durante su corta carrera artistica. En 1957 se gano el DISCO DE PLATA, por la cancion "Lagrimas de Amor," en 1958 gano el DISCO DE ORO por su cancion "Gema." En 1959 se gan6 el TROFEO PEDRO INFANTE y otro DISCO DE ORO y de 1960 a 1964 gano un DISCO DE ORO por ano. Ademas de tres GUIT ARRAS DE
ORO.
En 1965 gano una MEDALLA DE ORO por su cancipn "SOMBRAS," y en 1966, poco antes de morir, se gano el premio mas grande que se le da a un cantante -el DISCOMETRO DE
ORO.
Durante los ultimos cinco_ahos de su vida.Javier trabajo ' en 32 pelfculas con artfstas tan famosos como Emilio "el Indio" Fernandez. Lola Beltran, Miguel Aceves Mejfa, Luis Aguilar,
Joaquin Gordero, Demetrio Gonzales, Alberto Vasquez, Julio Aleman, Lucha Villa, Julio Aidama. Fernando Cazanova, Eleazar Garcia "Chelelo," Rosita Quintana, Antonio Aguilar, y
DEMAS......
En 1958 Javier ganaba $60 (pesos) por dfa como cantante; en 1960 subfa su fama y sus ganancias a $600.00 (pesos) por dfa, cantando en un teatro de Me'xico y ya para 1963 sus actuaciones le ganaban $6,000.00 (pesos) y aunque sus mayores exitos fueron "El Loco," "Gema, 1 ' "El Payaso," "Que Va," y "Cuando Calienta El Sol." Su disco "Sombras" le dib mas dinero que ningun otro, nada ma's con las ganancias de este disco compro una casa de $1,000,000.00 (un millon de pesos).
Se dice que Javier, tal vez presentia la muerte que lo sorprenderfa cuando mas fama tenia como le habfa pasado a otros: PEDRO INFANTE' JORGE NEGRETE Y PEDRO ARMENDAR1Z .
. . y este sentimiento lo expreso con sus canciones como "Si Dios Me Quite La Vida," "Cuatro Cirios," "Me Sone Muerto," "Solo En Mil Noches," "Tarde Gris" y DEMAS . . . . A la muerte de Javier le lloraron "8 viudas y 17 hijos," su primera y unica esposa, Henriqueta y sus tres ninas Angelina de 14 anos, Zoila de 12 y Elizabeth! de 10 anos, y Salomon Gonzalez y sus nifios Javier, Carmela y Fabiola, despues Estela y Fabiola cada una con cuatitos y otra nifia con Carmela y DEMAS . . .
Corrido "A La Memoria del Actor y Amigo Javier Solis" por Ernesto Finance.
Cuando iba apuntando el alba del diecinueve de abril,
Se habfa apagado una estrella:
Javier, dejo de existir.
Los rayos de luz primera entraban por la ventana
'del cuarto del Sanatorio donde Solis expiraba.
Oh! Como es posible, Dios mio la gente se preguntaba que en rauda fitga esa estrella de nosotros se alejara tu voz que era una caricia se quebraba en tu garganta y tus ojos poco a poco en la eterna noche entraban.
Adios bolero ranchero adios cancion Mexicana; se ha ido aquel hombre bueno que puso en ti toda su alma.
De artista y de cancionero cuando tus versos cantaba.
Mudas quedaron las cuerdas de violines y guitarras y lloran los guitarrones y las notas en las pautas.
Se han vuelto esta vez mas negras por tu muerte inesperada.
JA VIER SOLIS al defamos, dejas en todas las almas un recuerdo permanente y en los ojos muchas lagrimas
Ay diecinueve de abril ^ que siendo de primavera te convertiste de pronto en noche trdgica y negra por que apagaste de pronto aqueBa fulgida estrella ?

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Candy estudia modelo y en el futitro quiere ir a Nueva York para hacer modelo su carrera.
La joven Candy Lopez, sale de viaje con el coro "Musical Youth International," el dia 25 de junio. El coro eonsiste de 500 voces y viajara por V e n e z u e l a , H o n d u r a s Britanicas y Mexico.
E! viaje durara seis semanas.
Candy es la unica Chicana de Lansing que va con el grupo local de 20 personas. Ella a y u d a r a a l o s d e m a s e s t u d i a n t e s traduciendo mientras viajan por Mexico, Venezuela y
Honduras.
Candy esta en el grado once de Eastern Junior High y t a m b i e n canta en el coro "Quaker" de esta escuela. Ademas estudia modelo en una escuela privada. Por medio de esla escuela, los ultimos dos anos ha modelado para varias casas comerciales de Lansing en programas de modelo. En s e p t i e m b r e empezara a modelar en anuncios de television. Candy quiere hacer carrera como modelo.
E l l a t o c a c o m o "percussionist" y canta con sus h e r m a n o s e n l a banda "Montalvo Lopez." La banda especializa en musica moderna "rock."
Candy es hija del Sr. y Sra. Hipolito Lopez, de 2315 C o m m o n w e a l t h aquf e n Lansing. Buen viaje!
THE CLOUD
One day not long ago, I saw a cloud,
A beautiful cloud, fresh and free This cloud was a/most perfectly oval and looked just like IA ball of cotton, /thought,
"God, you made that cloud, You have made everything That is beautiful, I Ypu made me. "
By Orfelina Villarreal Eastern High School
This poem won 2nd place in the Youth Talent Exhibit at the Civic Center. April 1-8. Orfelina Villarreal daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sdstenes Villarreal, 2337 Rheamont Ave. was awarded second place for writing the above poem.
Miss Vilhrfeal, only 15 years old is a sophomore at Eastern High School. '
M o r e M i n o r i t y S t a t e T r o o p e r s G r a d u a t e
WILLIAM A. SLAUGHTER JR.
JUAN M. GUILLEN JR.
LEO MORRIS
Juan Manuel Guillen Jr., 29, of Bath. Michigan is one of t h r e e minority men who graduated April 18. 1973 from training and are now State t r o o p e r s o f t h e State of Mich igan.
Guillen was born in Laredo, Texas, December 1, 1944. Prior to his training he was e m p l o y e d w i t h D e c k e r M a n u f a c t u r i n g a s a parts manager. G u i l l e n will be assigned to
Lapeer, which is just north of/Flint.
The other two minority State Troopers who graduated in the same class were William A l v i n S l a u g h t e r (will be assigned to South Havenjand Morris (assigned to YpsilantiX
State (troopers receive 13 1/2 weeks of training. Basic requirements are high school (or GED), age 21 to 30, at least 5' 9" height, weight between 150 to 250, and one year residency in the state.
P r e s e n t l y o u t of an approximate 1900 State Troopers, 15 are Black and 8 are Chicano.
Sandro Andres Guardiola\ hijo del Sr. y Sra. Victoria y Claudio Guardiola, nacfo el dia 18 de abril en Sparrow Hospital. Sandro peso lOlibras 2 onzas.
at LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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E STAMOS viviendo en una generation que se ufana de haber quebrado todas las cadenas que la ataban al puritanismo del pasado. Este es un dia de vitalidad sensual en el que la gente puede disfrutar publicamente experiencias que antes se habian considerado privadas. El resultado es que el sexo se ha vuelto algo para ser explotado por su apelacion a un apetito basic© de la vida.
La industria cinematografica ha sido una de las principales causas de la introduction de la pornografia en el cauce del pensamiento humano. Un periodista escribio reciehtemente: "Las peliculas marchan entrando cada dia mas en areas que hasta ahora habian sido prohibidas y vedadas, y ahora desfilan sin ambages en el territorio de la homosexualidad." A continuation hace una rese-na de una pelicula que se basa en una novela por-nografica, y que trata con las aventuras sexuales de una jovencita de 17 anos de edad.
Toda clase de literature pornografiea esta dis-ponible en los puestos de periodico y en las libre-rias de casi todas las ciudades del mundo. Hay ciudades y pafses donde las autoridades intentan limitar su venta. Pero en algunos casos aiin las cortes permiten la distribution de esta clase de literatura, basandose en que constituye un ejer-cicio de la libertad de prensa.
Tambien los jueces a veces no logran estar de acuerdo en lo que constituye indecencia e inmoralidad. Y se concede que son palabras que admiten diferentes inter-pretaciones. Pero si los gobiernos de nuestras ciudades y paises se niegan o no logran copar con los problemas urgentes de la pornografia, nos toca a nosotros como padres actuar como censores y ayudar a nuestros hijos a que ellos a su vez vayan desarrollando criterio interior que les ayude a re-chazar toda esta clase de impurezas. Nuestras propias conciencias pueden ser atrofiadas o desa-rrolladas, de acuerdo al tratamiento que reciban.
Una gran portion de los medios de publicidad en nuestro dia conspiran para atrofiar la con-ciencia de los seres humanos. Por ejemplo, en los programas teatrales, de radio y de television, es acostumbrado reirse de la etica cristiana. Por todo lo que vemos, oimos y leemos hemos Uegado a ser una raza "rica en posesiones y pobre en alma." Un militar dijo en cierta ocasion que los Estados Unidos se habian vuelto "Un pueblo de gigantes nucleares y nenes eticos."
Necesitamos un avivamiento de conciencia que se levante contra las olas de inmoralidad que atrofian la sensibilidad moral de los hombres. Necesitamos abrir nuestras conciencias mediante el cultivo de la disciplina de oration y adoration a Dios, hasta que lleguemos a estar conscientes de la voluntad de Dios para el desorden de la vida cotidiana en nuestro dia. Nos ayudara si quere-mos marchar en esta direction y acerar nuestra voluntad, apagar a veces la radio, la television, cancelar las subscripciones de ciertas revistas, y escribir cartas de protesta a las estaciones de radio, cartas corteses pero firmes, en todos aquellos casos en que se'de lugar a la pornografia o a la obscenidad.
La pornografia es un veneno espiritual mortal, i Nuestro deber cristiano es ayudar a destruirla! □
C o n e s t a e d i c i 6 n c o m e n z a m o s u n a pequena s e r i e , " L O Q U E M E SIGNIFICA LA FE." Serin e x p r e s t o n e s escritas por personas de nuestra ciudad. Nos diran algo de como su fe ha afectado la vida personal y e l h o g a r . Representarin diferentes iglesias.
Roberto Garza, y su esposa PhylUs, tienen dos hijos y dos hijas. Hace 16 anos que el trabaja con la Compaia de Construction Roberts. EI y su familia pertenecen a la Iglesia Nazarena
Central situada en la Calle Eureka 1300, de Lansing. El ocupa ahora el puesto de Superintendente de la Escuela Dominical y es maestro de la clase de jovenes de "high school."
El Sr. Garza, indico que ya tiene diez anos sirviendo a Dios. Antes de esto.su familia tenia muchos problemas de toda clase, pero de spue 's en estos diez anos hubo gran cambio y han tenido gozo y tranquilidad en su casa. Como base de su U el ha escogido Salmo 23:1 - Jehova es mi pastor, nada me faltara," porque nada les ha faltado desde el momento en que e"l puso a Cristo primero.
La Resurrection de Cristo me hace pensar en el amor tan grande de un Dios que le dijo a su unico Hijo que viniera a este mundo perdido. Entonces pienso tambien en la voluntad de
Cristo mismo en sacrificar su propia vida. Medito en como fue' El azotado, golpeado, despreciado y finalmente crucificado, pero en todo eso no dijo nada en su defensa. Al contrario - pidfo que Su Padre perdonara los mismos que le maltrataron. La verdad que me inspira y anima es que el mismo Cristo que resucito puede ayudamos a nosotros ahora - en 1973. En estos dfas de maldad, de crfmines, de guerras, de adiccion a las drogas, etc. podemos encontrar un amparo. jCuanto nos ayuda El a nosotros los padres de hijos! jQue contentamiento nos da servirle y poder encomendarie a Elnuestros nifios.
LA FAMILIA GARZA
Hay una mujer que tiene algo de Dios por la iiunensidad de su amor, y mucho de Angel, por la incansable solicitud de sus cuidados; una mujer que siendo joven, tierie la reflexion de una
anciana y en la vejez, trabaja con el vigor de la juventud; una mujer si es ignorante, descubre los secretos de la vida con mas acierlo que un sabio y si es instruida, se acomoda a la simplicidad de los nihoK-
Una mujer que siendo pobre-se satis face con la felicidad de los que ama, y siendo rica, daria con gusto su tesoro por no ver sufrir en su corazon la herida de la ingrati-tud; una mujer que siendo vigorosa se estremece con el vagido de un ni no, siendo debit, se reviste, a veces, con la bravura del lean Una mujer que mientras vive no la sabemos es-timar porque a su
lado todos los dolores se olvidan; pero despues de muerta, dariamos todo lo que somos y todo lo que tenemos por mirarla de nuevo un instante, por recitur de ella un solo abrazo, por escuchar un solo acento de sus labios-
De esa nutjer no me exijdis el nombre si no quereis que empape con lagrimas vuestro album, porque yo la vi pasar en mi camino. Cuando crezcan vuestros hijos leedles esta pdgina, y ella
colmando de besos vuestra 1rente, os dird que un hu milde viajero, en pago de un sun-tuoso hospedaje recibido ha dejado aqui, para vos y para ella un bocelo del retrato de su madre-
RAMON ANGEL JAR A
An t o j i t os Pi na t a s - Li c or e s
LA TIENDA DE ABARROTES PREFERIDAD DE LA GENTE CON
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S P O R T S
JAVIER CAVAZOS
SPORTS ED/TOR
For any information on scores call Javier Crnazos at 485-4389
E s t a m os Li s t os pa r a J u ga r B a s e ba l l
As I have previously reported, the Northside Athletic and Recreation Club is working more with Mexican-American youngsters get them involved in sports.
N A R C has already started an all Mexican--American men's soccer team, and will expand this through into baseball. A Class A Baseball Team c o m p o s e d only of M e x i c a n - A m e r i c a n between the ages of 16-19 is now being formed. Already we have recruited Tony Nayola, John
Macias, Albert Gutierrez, Roy Bueno, and Rudy
Puente who are all from Eastern. Jesse Garcia and John Alvarez from Sexton. Roy Cavazos from Dwight Rich. Bob G a l l e g o s and Rico Gallegos from
Waverly, N a c h o Lopez from Everett. Rudy Escobar from East Lansing, and other players are Bobby Lopez and Reniero Araoz.
With all of the above players we expect to uphold ourselfs as a p r o m i s i n g M e x i c a n - -American baseball team and hopefully younger kids can look forward to participating in the future.
TONY NAYOLA EASTERN HIGH
ALBERT QUTIERREZ EASTERN HIGH
M a j or Le a g ue To p Te n La t i no s
B a s e b a l l i s fast becoming an employment means for many young men who are Mexican --Americans or who are from Mexico or other
S o u t h A m e r i c a n Countries-. With this in mind starting with this issue we will be featuring top ten latin leaders in the majors to show young
M e x i c a n A m e r i c a n baseball players that fie can compete with Whites and Blacks in the baseball world.
L a ns i n g ha s Pr o m i s i n g Te n n i s Pl a ye r s
Do you remember Pancho Gonzalez? For those of you who are too young to remember, this sport figure was at one time a top Country Club tennis player who was around in the 40's, 50 's and early 60's. But now that tennis players are being payed over the tabfe Pancho Gonzalez is out do to his old age.
However, don 't be alarmed. Lansing is coming up. with some very good young tennis players. One of them is P a u l G o n z a l e z , a sopohmore at
Lansing Community College who has a 2 year record there of 000 wins and 000 loses. Two other players are Eastern High School players, Mike
Gonzalez (Paul's brother), who is a sopohmore with a record of 000 wins and 000 loses, and Charlie Ruiz sopohmore, with a record of 000 wins and 000 loses.
R u b e n M e n d o z a , sopohmore from Harry H i l l plays only in the d o u b l e s . H i m and his partner have a record of 1 win and 2 losses, But as his coach comments "He has potentials."
As one can see, Lansing is becoming an i mportant town for
Mexican-American kids to advance in the sports world. This being the case, we hope that you parents will encourage your sons or daughters to participate en this fast becoming money making sport.
PAUL GONZALEZ
CHARLIE RUIZ
RUBEN MENDOZA
MIKE GONZALEZ
E l G a l l i t o - C l a s s A C h a m p i on s
Mario Soza now a sports writer, who reported inour previous issue about "Taco Villa" winning the Class E Championship now writes about "El Gallito Class A Champions."
El Gallito, after losing its first game of the season collective 12 consecutive victories to gain the Class A Men's Basketball Championship in the Saginaw Volley Basketball League. The ail C h i c a n o Basketball Championship, coached b y players-manager Ricardo Medina, was led in scoring by Moriano Arizo and George qimenez Who averaged 15 and 13 points respectively. Also i assisting in the scoring were Sonny Medina and Manuel Garcia who each averaged ten points a piece.
Top assist man for El Gdllito was Moriano Arizo. Manuel Garcia led the team in rebounds. The team averaged 63 points, a game as it allowed its opponents.
45 points a game. El Gallito defeated the Sundance Kids in the championship game by a score of 52-50.
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By Mario Sozas
Congratulations to the new 1972-73 league champions and their sponsor Alvarado's Party Store. The following five made it possible they are: A l
B e t h a n y , Bob Ledesma, Bacilio Salazar, Sam Yarbrough, and Jim I lenderson. The runner-up :pot was won by Adolfo Luiz *2, their five are: Eleno
Medrano, Roger Rendon, LeRoy Salazar, Ray Villegas, and Dale Young. The following will also receive trophies for their fine performances.
The Sportsmanship for 1972-73 will be awarded to Ramon Saldivar a very proud and dedicated man. My sincere congratulation and continued success.
At this time I myself, Eddie Mireles and John Rivas would like to e x t e n d our sincere appreciation to the Sponsors and bowlers for a successful season.
In conclusion my profound appreication to t h e secretary Eddie
Mireles and the Vice-Pres. John Rivas for a job well -~ done. And to my readers and adversaries a most enjoyable summer. Last but not least Mr, Javier
Cavazos who made it all possible.
Anyone interested in playing golf, be at Chisholm Hills Golf Course May 5, 1973 10:15 or call 372-2935 who knows there may be a Lee Trevino among you!
Arturo Alvarado Staff Writer
KEN SERNA
Studies have shown that students who participate in extra-curricular activities STAY IN SCHOOL. Encourage your children to participate in sports, band, choir, dramatics clubs, student council and other school activities.
The I n g h a m C o u n t y Baseball league will start it's 197J season May 6th. The league is composed of 8 teams, of which 6 are from Lansing. The Lansing teams are the Red Sox,
Astros, Indians, Cardinals, Aztecas and a new team the Merchants, which will be composed mostly of black players.
The out-of-town teams are Lake Odessa and Charlott. With 6 teams in Lansing, the fans will be assured of seeing a game every Sunday. The games will be played at 3 parks, South
Washington, Marshall Field and West St. Joe park. The teams will rotate parks for home games. All games will start at 1 p.m.
The Lansing Red Sox are the 1 9 7 2 Champions and manager, Domingo Gomez, is working to keep his team at the top again this year. Gomez will be working with a young team this year.
The Lansing Indians were second in the league. Manager Fermin Rodriguez has most of his players returning this year. The Indians have a strong chance at the title. The Lansing
Aztecas, third in the League last year, with manager Fernando Juarez, will have a strong team again this year.
The Lansing Cardinals managed by Phillip Velasquez, will be playing their first year in this league. The cardinals did not have a team last year.
Phillip Velasquez and Adolfo Luiz will be working to build the Cardinals into one of the strong teams in the League. Velasquez has managed for 9 years in the Latin-American League.
In 1965 his team won the Latin American League Championship with Velasquez managing and veteran players like Bob Lopez, Manuel Montalvo, John Robertson, Fred Duncan, and
James McClure. The Cardinals are counted on having a strong team.
As of this writing there is no information on the Lansing Astros and the new Lansing Team.
The Charlott Rebels, a team from the Latin-American League will be playing in this League this year.
HI. IN D. HDCP. G A M E Jerry Stine -286 Ken Serna -286
HI. IND. SERIES Jim Henderson -684
HI. IND. HpCP. SERIES Joe Rodriguez -721
HI. IND. A V E R A G E Jim Henderson -188
HI. TEAM HDCP. SERIES Johnson Painting -3149
HI. ACTUAL T E A M SERIES Adolfo Luiz * 2
THIS SECTION IS DEVOTED TO MEXICAN-AMERICAN YOUTH OR ADULTS WHO ARE INVOL VED IN SPORTS
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Boy's Club Senior Team
7 games, 13 points a game If our readers know of a youth or adult «vho excel in sports and would like his or her picture to appear in this sectionplease call
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HOLLAND - All latino ' students in Educable Mentally Retarded Classes ( T y p e A ) w i l l b e reevaluated by July 1, 1973.
The retesting of latino students is a direct result of a latino community confrontation with the School Board of the Holland Public Schools because of the high percentage of latinos presently in Type A classes. Re-evaluation by July 1 is one of 14 recommendations adopted by the
Board which were made by State Department of Education Psychologist, John Braccio, Ph.D.and Gene Thurber, both from S p e c i a l
E d u c a t i o n Services.
The Board announced the adoption of these recommendations at a well attended meeting Tuesday evening. May 22, to which latinos were invited by letter.
Prior to testing, each child's parents will be notified via a certified letter in both English and Spanish, and a meeting with the parents will be effected to explain the re-evaluation.
The capacity to speak Spanish of each Spanish . surname student to be r e - e v a l u a t e d w i l l be determined. Testing of students who are more proficient in Spanish will b e d o n e t h r o u g h a translater who will aid the school psychologist. A model of preferences for choosing the interpreter will be used. Both verbal and non-verbal testing will b e a d m i n i s t e r e d a n d testing will be as culture free as possible.
T h e c h i l d ' s s o c i a l , economic a n d cultural background will be taken into account and if any or all of these are found to be the reason for the- child's low performance, the child will not be placed in Type A classes.
I f after re-evaluation, the student is found to have been misplaced, he will be returned to the r e g u l a r e d u c a t i o n a l program and supportive services will be provided if needed. Records of the child's placement in Type A classes will be removed from his permanent file. A parent has the right to appeal t o the school superintendent o r his designee, and on to the M i c h i g a n S t a t e Department of Education i f dissatisfied with the results of the student's re-evaluation.
Other recommendations were proposed "by representatives of the Civil Rights Commission and the Michigan Education Association, and are now being considered by the Board. These deal with the i n c r e a s e o f L a t i n Americans in school staff a t a l l l e v e l s , and an
(Continued on pg. 12 )
S a ve Y o ur Le g s - R i de Th e B u s
By Manuel SepuJveda
Those blue, electric buses seen cutting across the downtown mall are part of a transportation experiment being conducted in Lansing. It is the first in the country.
The primary purpose and objective is to provide transportation for persons who are downtown and wish to go to their downtown locations. It is also designed for persons who drive a car downtown, park, and wish to go to one or more downtown locations.
The transportation system will also serve the state employes, Civic Center visitors, and others in the office buildings in the downtown area, including the LCC students and personnel, who wish to go downtown for shopping, eating or other business.
There are six electric buses available for service. Four of them will be in operation on the Washington Avenue route from Lenawee Street north to Shiawassee Street during normal days and- hours. One bus will be added each working day, Monday through Friday, from 11:30 ajn. to 1:30 pjti.
The electric buses are odorless, noiseless arid emmission free. Designed to operate for an average of five hours, they must be driven and recharged alternatively and regularly.
The transportation system is funded in part by grants from the following agencies of government: U.S. Department of Transportation, Urban Mass Transportation Administra-t i o n ,
L a n s i n g C i t y Demonstration Agency (Model Cities), Michigan Department of Commerce, Bureau of Transportation, Capital Area Transportation Authority, and the City of
Lansinn •
Como resultado de la conferencia que se llevo a cabo en Lansing, el dia 12 de mayo, fue formado un Gomitg compuesto de personas de todo el estado de Michigan. El mayor objetivo de este comite es supervisar la manera en que se gasten los dineros federales del "Revenue Sharing," y asegurarse que l a R a z a tambien se b e n e f r c i e , c o m o ciudadanos y pagadores de impuestos.
"Esta vez no esperemos hasta que n o s tomen d o r m i d o s p a r a refleccionar. Ahora, nos
I estamos mobilizando para una accidn antes de que sea muy tarde. En otras palabras, trataremos de prevenir la enfermedad en vez de esperar hasta que llegue la enfermedad para despues remediarla."
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ANO 4 NUMERO .
60 LANSING , MICHIGAN
JUNE 12
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1973
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Sunday, May 20, Cristo Rey was the scene of a statewide meeting of the U F W L e t t u c e Boycott Committees.
T h e m e e t i n g w a s a t t e n d e d by over 250 p e o p l e f r o m a l l over
Michigan. Presiding over the conference was Ray Paul is from the Detroit Boycott Committee.
Ricardo Chavez is the brother of Cesar Chavez, President of the United F a r m W o r k e r s Union, Chavez is in the Michigan a r e a t o p r o m o t e t h e lettuce and grape boycott being called by the UFW.
B y his estimations, the Midwest and Michigan in particular, is going to be a n important bargaining factor-if it shows visible support for the boycotts in the upcoming contract renewal with California grape growers. To put it in his words, he is in this area to direct a "blitz on the boycott." Chavez stated, "If by
June the California growers see that the Union has received wide support in the Midwest, as it did in the East, they will be inclined to sign up with us."
Chavez informed the statewide meeting that the Union had recently won r e c o g n i t i o n w i t h the Boston division of the A
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P Supermarket chain and that over 300 stores in the New York area sell only l e t t u c e a n d g r a p e s harvested by UFW.
The Union w a s emphatically opposed by the growers and the State of Arizona. The film "Si Se Puede" depicting the struggle of unionizing the p o v e r t y - s t r i c k e n f a r m workers of Arizona was shown at the beginning of the meeting. Afterwards Ricardo Chavez recalled some of the interesting a n d sometimes intriging e x p e r i e n c e s during his t e n u r e a s u n i o n - l a b o r organizer.
Chavez described the s t a t e g o v e r n m e n t o f A r i z o n a a s "not only r e a c t i o n a r y b u t backwardly conservative." Arizona contains about 65 percent of all the Indians in the US and traditionally celebrated one day of the year in honor of its native A m e r i c a n s . B u t t h e p r e s e n t a d m i n i s t r a t i o n a b o l i s h e d c o m p l e t e l y Indian Day and replaced it W i t h John Birch Day! T h a t was the type of mentality we had to deal with! "
In March of last year union organizers entered A r i z o n a w i t h t h e f o r m i d a b l e t a s k o f u n i o n i z i n g the poorest s e g m e n t o f A m e r i c a s e c o n o m i c s o c i e t y . A segment i n which life expectancy for a male is 49 years, infant mortality 105 percent higher and living conditions the worst of any other segment in society.
After numerous costly court battles in which a g r o w e r - g o v e r n m e n t - Teamsters colusion was embarrassingly revealed, the Union began a petition drive to force a recall vote forths Governor's office. Consequerttly, since an unregistered person in Arizona cannot petition, the U n i o n initiated a register-to-vote campaign. The petition contained 167,000 signatures — 7,000 m o r e t h a n the requred number. Oh June 10, Arizona will hold a recall vote for Governor of Arizona.
Chavez whp has been participating in speaking a n d fund-raising events He will scon l e a v e f o r California to help in the g r a p e negotiations. He urged a heavily concerted p u s h i n picketing and boycotting as the critical m o n t h o f negotiations approaches.
Chavez summarized the A r i z o n a experience like this, "When we got there the people would tell us 'no se puede' (it cannot be done) but we would tell them 'si se puede' (it can be done) and proceeded to show them how."
Algunos meses atras la comunidad presento a la mesa directiva de Educacion de Lansing, su preocupacion por mejorar las condiciones de los estudiantes latinos. Todos estos problemas se agudizaron cuando esta nueva mesa directiva decidio no continuar con el plan de desegracion de las escuelasdel distrito (Cluster Program). Conociendose que serfan procesados por esta determinacion y por lo tanto, las ayudas de dineros federates que financian los programas bilingiie, migrante y otros culturales de la raza. serfan suspelfi&dos. La comunidad tomo una accion inmediata que haga comprometer a la Mesa Directiva de Educacion por una seguridad de que dichos programas continuen. Se sum a a esto que, de acuerdo al plan de desegracion estaban envueltas las escuelas que tienen el mas alto porcentaje de chicanos y que son las que estan en el barrio.
Esto es solo en lo que se refiere a las escuelas primarias. A h o r a s i m i r a m o s los problemas de los estudiantes de secundaria (Junior y Higth), los problemas son mayores debido a la consecuencia discriminatofia que siempre ha existido, comenzando por el sistema educacional para los gru pos postergados de este pais. Vale notar una vez mas que el mas alto porcerttaje de alumnos que abandonan las escuelas, pertenece a nuestra comunidad. La falta de intengracion al sistema de nuestra cultura y e! exceso del proceso burocratico que afecta directamente a todos los latinos en general .Es decir vamos como la cucaracha.
La mesa directiva „no podia continuar sin buscar una solucion, era tiempo exigirla, ademas. Luego, designo un Comite de Coordinacion integrado por cuatro personas, dos miembros de la directiva, y dos ejecutivos de la oficina central del Distrito, para que se reunieran con "representantes de la comunidad y juntos b u s c a r s o l ucfoh a este p r o b l e m a t a n g r a v e y complejo.
Este comite que le podemos llama r un paso adelante, se esta reuniendo cada dos semanas en Cristo Rey e invita a todos los padres de familia y alumnos que participen en vias de buscar efectivas soluciones. Es una obligacion detener estas injusticias y es una obligacion que cada uno de nosotros participe en estas reuniones. La proxima reunion sera el 18 de este mes,a la
7 de la tarde. Kara mayor imformacion Uamar a J u a n Castillo, 373-7625. Manuel Delgado 482-6297 o a l a s o f i c i r i a s d e E l Renacimiento.

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By: Joe Gamez
I t was five years ago that a concerted effort was made to recruit additional C h i c a n o students into Michigan State University. T h e s e e f f o r t s w e r e initiated by three students whose names are: Rosa Morales, Daniel Sosa, and Juan Marinez, and were put into operation through Dr. Gordon Sabine's office (former Vice-President for Special Projects).
T h e s e three Chicano students, plus 15 others, organized themselves into a group called "MASS" ( M e x i c a n - A m e r i c a n Students at State), and p r o c e e d e d to make as many immediate contacts w i t h t h e C h i c a n o c o m m u n i t y as possible. This style of an effort, however, left little time to create a formal program f o r r e c r u i t m e n t a n d f o l l o w - u p s t u d y o r research. In addition, there was little knowledge of the complexities that were to be encountered in this s p e c i f i c a r e a o f recruitment. The students f e l t t h a t t h e Chicano student population in the S t a t e o f Michigan was unaware that MSU was addressing itself to the needs of Chicano students, s o t h e position for a Chicano representative was needed.
In 1969, Mr. Jose F. Trevino was hired through t h e C e n t e r for Urban A f f a i r s s p e c i f i c a l l y assigned to the task of identifying and recruiting Chicano students to the University. As a result of
M r . Trevinos efforts, a n u m b e r of applications w e r e received, and 50 C h i c a n o students were admitted to the University as first-time freshmen. 24 o f t h e s e 50 students actually registered for the Fall term, 1970. These 24 students, plus 18 other Chicano students already enrolled, provided a total o f 4 2 students at the U n i v e r s i t y . A f t e r Mr. T r e v i f i o ' s o n e y e a r contract terminated, four o f the most important m o n t h s f o r recruiting students went by without a Chicano recruiter.
The Chicano students a t S t a t e changed their organizational name from " M A S S " to "MECHA" (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan) and proceeded to remind the University administration that the position for a Chicano recruiter had to be filled. In December 15, 1 9 7 0 , a n a d m i s s i o n s counselor, Jose P. Gamez, w a s h i r e d b y t h e U n i v e r s i t y , a n d w a s a s s i g n e d t h e t a s k o f w o r k i n g a t b o t h d e v e l o p i n g a
Chicano recruitment Program and as staff in the Office of A d m i s s i o n s a n d S c h o l a r s h i p s . A more f o r m a l p r o g r a m w a s d e v e l o p e d t o p r o v i d e c l o s e r cooperation with the public that could help the Office of Admissions' recruitment efforts. More specifically, these publics w e r e and are the high schools, the adult Chicano community, the guidance and counseling staff, and the Chicano professional a d m i s s i o n s p e o p l e . Following this beginning w i t h a s e c o n d a r y community, the efforts w e r e b r o a d e n e d i n t o recruitment of Chicano s t u d e n t s i n t h e i r
J u n i o r / C o m m u n i t y C o l l e g e s o f the State. These Junior/Community C o l l e g e visitations were made in direct cooperation w i t h t h e T r a n s f e r
Admissions section of the Admissions Office.
The results of the first o r g a n i z e d recruitment efforts were not in the final analysis, immediately productive in producing g r e a t e r n u m b e r s o f a p p l i c a t i o n s t o t h e University. That is to say that only 60 applicants were offered .admission to the University} for the Fall term o f 1971. Of these 60 s t u d e n t s , w h o w e r e f i r s t t i m e f r e s h m e n a p p l c i a n t s , o n l y 3 6 registered for the Fall term 1971. During this time, Chicano graduate students at Michigan State were 16 in number, 12 of which w e r e f r o m out-of-state. (Presently, there are 36 graduate students enrolled at MSU.)
Summarizing from the above mentioned areas of a d m i s s i o n , the t o t a l n u m b e r o f C h i c a n o students enrolled at MSU would be as follows:
1969- 18 students
1970- 49 students
1971- 116 students
1972- 187 students 1 9 7 3 -260 students
(projected)
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At the present time, the v a s t m a j o r i t y o f undergraduate students are "No Preference" majors, with some in the area of t e a c h e r education.
The s a m e a p p l i e s t o the graduate students with the greatest number enrolled i n t h e C o l l e g e o f Education, !he College of S o c i a l S c i e n c e , a n d starting September 1973, 1 1 s t u d e n t s w i l l b e enrolled in the College of Human Medicine.
O n e o f t h e m a j o r problems that the Chicano s t u d e n t s encounter at MSU i s that of their financial situation. Many are not awarded adequate f i n a n c i a l a i d packages which in turn has created f r u s t r a t i o n s f o r the students. Some are being r e s o l v e d , b u t many continue to be plagued by this problem. Until the U n i v e r s i t y realized the p a r t i c u l a r and distinct needs of these students, this problem will prevail. M r . R e n e
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EDMUNDO GEORGt EWTOR/D4RECTOR
// the American Educational System were adequated there would be no need to publicy criticize the Institution.
T h e A m e r i c a n educational system has failed to serve the Chicano communities in this state and throughout the entire nation. This is a public denunciation of the American educational system that is insensitive to Chicano children. I denounce this educational system that has been dishonest with the public, particularly minority groups and especially Chicanos. I denounce an educational system that deprives parents of participating in the educational process of their children. I denounce an educational system that fails to motivate children of "La
Raza". A school system that fails to realize that children of "La Raza" have their own unique culture based on the Spanish language should be praised, but ft can only critize and denounce them for it.
T h e A m e r i c a n educational system has inadequate educational programs for Chicanos and other minorities. The American educational system that condemns a high percentage of minority group children to "special education" programs, where they are classified as "retarded" cannot receive a passing mark. Any school that punishes Maria for speaking Spanish in the classroom, or places Juanito in a slow readers group because he cannot read fast in English like the other more gifted children does not deserve or merit a passing grade.
T h e A m e r i c a n Educational System has had a very detremental effect (psychological) on Chicano children and other minority children.
Yet any school would have one believe that the reason' why minority children fail or do not achieve higher education is because they "don't work hard enough" or "Because they aren't competitive." They boast t h a t e d u c a t i o n a l opportunities have been given to all students.
Yes, the opportunities for minorities have increased, however, the schools have not motivated these students to the point where it has motivated others. Those Chicanos who have finished high school and have attended or attend colleges and universities must fight t w i c e a s h a r d as non-Chicanos. Those who make it in the American educational system are the exception to the rule.
Like any child that feels neglected by his tsacherv the ChicanCkChiul too tries to escape the feelings of inferiority and s o f l e e s f r o m his unbearable situation. All statistics concerning Chicano education prove that Chicanos have the l o w e s t educational achievement level of minority groups. No the problem will not be solved by classifying the children "Mentally retarded." Nor will it be solved fay a few bilingual programs. Nor will it be solved by hiring a few Chicano teachers. The problem will begin to be solved when the American Educational System realizes that Chicano children have a culture unlike the American way of life. It will begin to be solved when patents have a voice in the decision making policies of the educational process of their children. Most important of all, it will begin to be solved when every school district is honest with the people. So long as these things are lacking, the educational system will continue to fail, as it has for so many years.
Until definite changes come about, I shall not p u t m y pen down-b e c a u s e A m e r i c a n e d u c a t i o n i s a failure......
LETTER TO Distinguished Editor and Staff:
I have been keeping a close watch on the development of the State's only Spanish orientated newspaper since it began some three years or so ago, and am impressed with its progress. It has evolved from a social news letter to a well written paper, an informative, highly provoking newspaper. Within the last year, particularly the last several months the paper has had quite an improvement in its selection of articles and editorials. Some editorials have provoked or challenged the very traditional institutions of our society, one challenged the validity of an article appearing in a Lansing newspaper, other have challenged the Lansing Board of Education as well as state and federal agencies.
Inspire of such progress and I am disappointed, perhaps even disillusioned with the lack of response from the Spanish Speaking communities. Editorials that provoked public arousal did not get any response. Readers do not display any concern, only apathy and or indifference. I am forced to ask WHY?
Your readers refuse to realize that for a newspaper to survive, three elements are essential: I), financial support, 2). public concern over issues and, 3). a staff that is devoted to and committed to the continual existence of the paper. Without a total committment of reader and staff the newspaper can not continue to function and to serve the Spanish Speaking communities of Michigan and other states. The key words are "support" and "cooperation" from everybody interested in issues that affect the "Chicanos" directed or indirectly. Any cause will die for lack of interest, of devotion and of cooperation.
Iam appalled at the fact that the Spanish Speaking people have not taken a more serious interest in keeping the newspaper functioning; their newspaper, their'only voice. I fail to see why
"Chicanos" have failed to support the newspaper financially as well as spiritually with letters of encouragement and support. Again I repeat it is the only voice "Chicanos" have in this state that anyone would respect and listen to. The press my fellow friends is the strongest weapon against injustice in this country. El Rtrniiinienla it tim-vom-vf4he-"Otl*tt" community. TKs newspaper should be tome "Chicano" like the sun is to fae'numan race-a necessity, without which we can not defend our cause.
What is it that the Spanish Speaking want? A social gossip column? They can get that from their "compadres andcomadres". What they should desire is a voice through which they can ask why "Oucanos" are at a lower economic^ social, political arid educational level than other social groups? Those are the issues mat effect this "sacred" minority p-oup.not whether so and so got married or had a baby.
But the Spanish Speaking don't care and if they do they aren't responding by way of their only newspaper. Don't they realize what will happen when Model Cities stops the funds? Don't they realize that without money "El Renacimiento" will die? If that should happen Ift condemn any latino who dares to say "what is going" to become of us now without our own newspaper? " To those who know of the newspaper and failed to support it I will say with irony: "cry now like a fool, what you didn't support when you should have! " ^
Yes I have made a very serious charge, but not without evidence. I see no interest in the Spanish Speaking communities for "El Renacimiento". Latinos just don't care?'If they eared they would be supporting the paper. If they don't agree with an editorial then criticize it, but don't just sit there and do nothing.
I speak to any,; "Chicano" anywhere, if yjxi s/isagrp&with my belief, then disagree through means of the paper. Then and only then will you convince me that my belief is erroneous. Just prove me wrong!
If those of you at the newspaper, disagree with me about the inactiveness of the Spanish Speaking communities, then print for me any correspondence mat deals with issues, whether, in agreement or disagreement with the issues. How much public support can you show me? Prove me wrong, I challenge you to prove me wrong?
Most supporting, D.Leonese
In raspofiM to the above tatter, which unfortunatly states a reality which faces "El Renaclnrfwrto", I must say tliit in spire of our efforts we haw yet to redeve sufficient support from our readers. Em than we continue to have faith In "U Baza" and realize that It's an "awakening" process which will result in this support, our only hope Is that tMs process take place soon!
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P o l i c e m a n L os e s C o ol by Edmundo Georgi
Violent Treatment of Chicano Youth
HOLLAND Witnesses were shocked at the allegedly cruel treatment of a Chicano youth by a State policeman last June 3.
'They call it another case of uncalled for police brutality. This is the stofY as told by
Latin-American witnesses in Holland.
After a daice that e v e n i n g a group of Chrcano youths went down to
Pete's place, a local party store. Upon arriving, an Anglo tried to p r e v e n t t h e n ) f r o m parking.
He finally moved out of the way, but when the Chicanos were getting out of the car he came towards them with what appeared to be an object in his hand. The
Latino youths asked hirn to leave - a group of Anglo youths w e r e approaching. The C h i c a n o s p e r s i s t e d in asking the Anglo youths to leave them alone.
B e f o r e a n y fighting broke out, the State police a r r i v e d and the Anglo youths left the scene with no attempts being made to hold them for questioning,
Albert Chavez, yvho was h e l p l e s s l y intoxicated, stumbled and fell as he made his way back to the c a r . The S t a t e police p r o c e e d e d t o request i d e n t i f i c a t i o n of the Chicano youths. Albert, still oni the ground said.
"Wait a minute, let me get up." As he was getting up. Officer Frett ordered him tcstay down and according t o witnesses, forcefully pushed him down, held his arm back with unnecessary force and placed his knee o n A l b e r t ' s b a c k . Witnesses also stated the Latino youth was hit with a flash light. The police proceeded to handcuff the youth and drag him to the State police car. By this time blood was running down Albert's face. After they put him in the car, while attempting to tie his feet. Officer Frett pressed his knee on the youth's face. ~~
A w i t n e s s told our reporter, "the officer was laughing as he did this," and that he used obscene language in speaking with some of the youths. "Are you having fun officer," she a s k e d . " N o , " he answered. A youth called out to the officer, "Why don't you come do the same thing to me, I'm not d r u n k . "
T h e o f f i c e r replied, "Get yout damn a s s out of here." The] witness added she tried t o j persuade the State policej to take the youth away b e c a u s e t h e y w e r e antagonizing the youth's friends. "Officer, you are losing your cool I, if you can't do your job why don't you get out of it," she told him. The witness states her opinion of the incident in these words, "The officer came with the preconception that the y o u t h w a s a Chicano troublemaker and this was the only way he would be able to handle him."
Chavez received minor cuts, scrapes and bruises in the incident, and witnesses s a y the t r e a t m e n t he received was unnecessary as the youth was so drunk he couldn't stand on his own two feet.
C i t y a n d c o u n t y reinforcements were-caJJed to the scene, making a total of six police' cars, although city and county law officers did not get involved.
Latino witnesses s t a t e t h e y h a v e n o resentment toward state, local or county police, but resent very much Officer F r e t t ' s f o r c e f u l a n d unnecessary conduct. The youth remembers little or n o t h i n g about w h a t happened that night and knows only what he has b e e n told happened to him.
Although some of the L a t i n Americans in a crowd of 50 were angry o v e r the incident,, the c r o w"d r e m a i n e d non-violefit. There were some
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AWO- 4 NUMERO- 6 3 _LANSING, MICHIGAN r July 30, 1973
"El hombre encuentra, en la grandeza de su pasado, valor y conflania para el fittum."
E L P E R I O D I C O H I S P A N O M A S G R A N D E D E M I C H I G A N
Cesar Chavez broke bread with Latinos, Blacks and Anglos at a breakfast Thursday a t Cristo Rey Community Center, culminating a four-day tour through Michigan which was aimed at getting more local support for the grape and lettuce boycott.
While the fight for the U n i t e d F a r m W o r k e r s o r g a n i z i n g C o m m i t t e r continues in California, Chavez is dedicating his time to travel around the country. His travels enable him to personally solicit more support and volunteers to strengthen the picket lines around food stores selling non-union iettuce anu taoie grapes.
At issue is the refusal last year of the California growers to honor contracts with UFWOC. The growers have s i n c e s i g n e d contracts--Sweetheart Contracts-with the International
Brotherhood of Teamsters. Essentially what wfll solve the dispute is an impartially supervised election which would allow the farm worker himself to select the union he wants to represent him. This, of course, the growers are unwilling to do. And so the current major boycott of iceberg lettuce and table grapes is in effect. It is how in its eighth month, since
December of 1972.
WHO'S WHO
During bis most recent visit to Michigan, Chavez stopped in Flint, Saginaw, Detroit and Grand Rapids. On his fourth and bst day before returning to California he spoke in Lansing.
Prior to his entrance into Cristo Rey, the bulk of the morning was takenup by a series of speeches made by UAW and AFL-CIO union representatives, politicians and clergy. For those who waited in the hot and steamy Cristo Rey hall, the minutes went by s l o w l y . A m o n g t h o s e addressing the 200 people in the gathering was Cristo Rey -Director Tony Benavides; the Most Rev. Bishop Alexander Zaleski of the Lansing Diocese and Rep. William Ryan, Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives. , Ryan told the crowd there is no greater cause than the workers' cause and strongly pledged continued support of all those who are working in w h a t h e t e r m e d "The Vineyards of Justice".
T h e m o r e l e n g t h y statements were made by Walt Campbell, of the Michigan AFL-CIO, who described ChMte^eany We in the fields of California starting at the age of ten and his subsequent in t h e c o m m u n i t y service organization (CS.O.) in the Chicano barrio of Sal Si Puedes.
For those who are familiar with Chavez's involvement in "La Causa," an opportunity to meet the man in person and hear him speak is the chance of a lifetime. To Chicanos and Anglos alike, Cesar Che vez personifies the leadership that is so badly needed in the farm w o r k e r s ' - c a u s e i n the Southwest. More than any man committed to the struggle for justice and humanity towards all men, Chavez is the spirit-of the non- violent movement in this country. But almost in the same breath it must be said that Chavez is not a man drenched in his own glory. He will not allow himself to be hailed as a leader above men. He has consistently refrained from rising above his brothers and sisters in the fields.
A f t e r meeting him i t becomes apparent why he is unlike other leaders. His manner is low k e y ; his approach simple and direct. Politicians have charisma. Cesar Chavez is like a breath of fresh air—he is so startling simple.
When he finally did enter, after almost an hour delay, the crowd rose to its feet greeting him with a sounding ovation. It was plainly evident on their faces that this was the man they had come to hear. CESAR SPEAKS
A t length when Chavez spoke, after the applause, he greeted all as brothers and s i s t e r s , his quiet voice expressing his gladness and gratitude at being here. A stark contrast to the rather stirring oratory of those who had preceeded him at the podium. And as this man in yellow shirt and green work pants stood there, his homage went to the women who had been working long, hot hours in the kitchen preparing the breakfast that morning, -BOYCOTT BACKGRQWfl*.' A t the outset, Chavez outlined the background of the boycott for those unfamiliar with the fields, the growers, wholesalers and produce distributors. The entire process of getting food on our tables is
Vdrastically altered by a simple boycott.
F o r e x a m p l e , C h a v e z explained, when a boycott is in e f f e c t locally, the produce buyer in Lansing informs the seller in the Southwest about the pickets around the buyer's store.
He is not willing to gamble on anything at this time and gives a lower price for grapes or lettuce. That is, should he want to receive any shipment. If the buyer and seller agree on the lowered p r i c e , Chavez went on explaining, that automatically lowers the overall price 30* percent just at the start.
Gesturing simply with his hands, Chavez then proceeded to explain the freight sales, the selling of consignment and the give and take between the wi^jsajflyuyj the distributor. At the'retafl fevel, the sight of pickets around a chain food store in one town can affect the reaction of the entire network of stores.
"A & P i s considering s e t t l i n g t h e issue very seriously," he said. "AU of a sudden they're very concerned in social justice for the farm worker."
MORE PICKETS ARRESTED A m i d the legal hassles created in 1970 by secret c o n t r a c t s s i g n e d i n a g r o w e r - t e a m s t e r a l l i a n c e . . . . violence against the picketers has erupted in full force. More-recently, mass arrests based on insignificant and c l e a r l y discriminatory factors has led to over 6,000 arrest in Kern, Tulare and Fresno
Counties. Chavez d e s c r i b e d o n e s u c h c o n f r o n t a t i o n in w h i c h teamsters or hired help aligned with the teamsters drunkenly charged into the picket lines swinging baseball bats. Many p i c k e t s w e r e i n j u r e d . v
"We are not afraid of the teamsters", he emphasizes. "Someday we will look at this episode and say it was at this time that the Farm Workers' union was built." Those
' Continued on page 4
Chavez visits El Ranaclmlente. One of the local stops Cesar Chavez mad* durfnfhls Thursday visit to
Lansing was the office of Ef Renacimiento where he-toured the printing facilities and editorial headquarters. Chavez was impressed with the Latino Community's involvement in La Causa which was flourished to the point where Chicanos have their own newspaper. Here, Chavez reads an issue of El Renacimiento. With Chavez, from left to right, are Bill Gomez, Jane Gonzalez, and Yolanda
Truiillo.

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DETECTIVE - (3) High school grad or equivalent experience. M ust be a grad uate of an a c c r e d i t e d police academy with a minimum of two and o n e h a l f y e a r s p o l i c e e x p e r i e n c e . W i l l b e i n v e s t i g a t i n g case for the Sheriff's Department, making r e p o r t s and, arrests when appropriate. Positon located in M a s o n . $ 1 2 , 5 0 0 . Contact Personnel Office in Mason. 677-9411.
C L E R K TYPIST I - High s c h o o l g r a d or equivalent experience. Must be a very g o o d t y p i s t . D i c t a p h o n e experience highly desirable. Will be typing reports from dictaphone and other office duties. Position located in M a s o n . C o n t a c t Personnel Office in Mason - 677-941 J . $6,050.
ACCOUNT CLERK I - High s c h o o l g r a d or equivalent experience. Must be a good t y p i s t a n d f a m i l i a r with b o o k k e e p i n g . P r e v i o u s experience in bookkeeping or accounting highly preferred. Position located in Mason • $ 6 , 4 0 0 . Contact Personnel Office in Mason - 677-9411.
C L E R K RECEPTIONIST -High school grad or equivalent experience. Must be a good t y p i s t . P r e v i o u s o f f i c e experience highly desirable. W i l l b e t y p i n g , f i l i n g , a n s w e r i n g the phones and greeting the public. Position located in Lansing. $6,050. Contact Personnel Office in Mason - 677-941 1 .
C-4 SENIOR SECRETARY -Previous secretariat experience r e q u i r e d : a c c u r a t e typing n e c e s s a r y , d ictaphone use helpful; poised and tactful personal and telephone contact necessary.
Contact Mrs. Norma K r a k e r , Acting Director at 10U Student Activities Bldg. or 764-7400.
C L E R K TYPIST I I - High s c h o o l g r a d o r equivalent experience. Must have very good typing skills. Previous o f f i c e e x p e r i e n c e highly p r e f e r r e d . Will be typing, filing, and a variety of office d u t i e s . Position located in Downtown Lansing. $6,200. Contact Personnel Office in Mason - 677-9411.
D E N T I S T - Licensed t o practice dentistry in Michigan or eligible fty Michigan Board Examination. Will be working in a County Dental Clinic designed f o r serving low income f a m i l i e s . Contact
Personnel Office in Mason -677-9411.
SCHOOL BUS SUPERVISOR High school grad or equivaleni e x p e r i e n c e . P r e v i o u s .dispatching and transportation scheduling experience highly desirable. Will be supervising the scheduling of a fleet of seventeen vechiles, drivers, and substitutes. Will be meeting w i t h parents, students, and - a d m i n i s t r a t o r s , concerning discipline on the buses. Also responsible for purchasing p a r t s a n d s o m e minor m a i n te n ance of the buses. Avail, immed; $8,500. Contact Leo Mullen - 339-8242.
CLERK TYPIST II - High s c h o o l grad or equivalent experience. Must be a very good typist. Previous office experience highly preferred. Will be typing, filing and various office duties. Position located in Southwest Lasning. Contact Personnel Office in Mason - 677-9411.
C L E R K TYPIST I - High s c h o o l g r a d o r equivalent experience. Must be a good t y p i s t . P r e v i o u s o f f i c e experience highly preferred. Will be greeting the public, typing, filing, and a variety of d u t i e s . Position located i n Southwest Lansing. $6,050. Contact Personnel Office in Mason - 677-9411.
DESK CLERK C-2 - Pleasant personality, ability to work well with students and other s t a f f , s o m e mathematical ability, medium typing skills (35 w.p.m.) Contact Richard Munson at Alice Lloyd Hall
-764-7521.
CLERK TYPIST I I I - Typing, f i l i n g , able to work with s t u d e n t s , k n o w l e d g e o f University business procedures (i.e. payroll, personnel, Union c o n t r a c t s ) helpful. Contact Max Smith,
Lawyers Club, 551 S. State or 764-1112.
C L E R K STENO II - High s c h o o l grad o r equivalent experience. Must have very good typing and shorthand s k i l l s . P r e v i o u s secretarial e x p e r i e n c e highly desirable. WilL be typing, filing, taking dictation and various office d u t i e s . P o s t i o n l o c a t e d Southwest Lansing. $6,900. Contact Personnel Office in Mason - 677-9411.
MATRON - High school grad o r e q u i v a l e n t experience. Supervision ability. Knowledge o r c o r r e c t i o n a l and law e n f o r c e m e n t p r a c t ices. Supervision of female inmates i n County Jail on rotating s h i f t . Position located in Mason. Contact Personnel Office in Mason - 677-9411. $8,150.
Continued from page I present broke into a standing ovation.
I n t h e m e a n t i m e , newspapers continue to chronicle the increasing arrests, the over-crowding of jails and the harassment of picketers.
"We a r e a l s o asking A t t o r n e y General Elliot Richardson to initiate a complete investigation the present infringement of our rights", he .said.
Addressing those present as brothers and sisters again, Chavez asked that wires be sent to the Sheriffs of Kern, T u l a r e a n d F r e s n o Counties.. - insisting that our people be released.
"HELLO GlJLAPES"
One of the highlights of Chavez's talk, which will long be remembered, was the story of a little old Chicana Lady, who, he said, he had met in Flint recently.
The little old lady came up to him and mentioned how she has once worked in the fields herself, but that she was now old and couldn't do much for the boycott.
"But I do go to the chain food stores, she told me, and 1 see the grapes, and I say
HELLO to the grapes____ 1 get their hands and really SQUEEZE HARD."
With this story the audience exploded with laughter along with Chavez.
"This is how she is helping the boycott... Now 1 am not recommending anything... He grinned, leaving the rest unsaid.
The remainder of Chavez's stay in Lanisng that day is history now. He met briefly" for a news conference with the area press of particular interest to Spanish Speaking residents,
Chavez gave an exclusive interview to WKAR-TV 23 in Spanish which will be aired on Tele Revista in the Fall.
Most individuals who met Chavez , and shook his hand were suprised at his small stature, not more than 5
/ feet three.
He told one interviewer who inquired about his health that he is feeling very well, and he looks healthy, tanned; his eyes are alert.
A weak man would not be willing to undertake what Chavez has undertaken. To suffer what he has suffered. A n d he knows he will undoubtedly be faced with more pressure, Some grape contracts in the Coachella Valley expired in April of 1972, He worries because they did not renew contracts with UFWOC Instead they signed w i t h t h e teamsters. A - significant number of grape contracts in central California expire on Sunday, July 29th. Because the UFW is presently striking heavily in that area, observers fear that the growers will respond ominously, even violently, next month in this latest effort to destroy the UFWOC.
A g a i n h e s a y s w i t h conviction, 'There's no doubt in my moid that we're going to win",
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E L P E R I O D I C O H I S P A N O M A S G R A N D E D E M I C H I G A N
Many of us have traveled east on Grand River Avenue to be greeted by the only Chicano mural painted on the side of a building in Lansing (probably the only one in Michigan). As the
Chicano community well knows, inside this building, better known as Quinto Sol, is housed the only Chicano community based radio program " V A R I A D A D E S E N ESPANOL."
The iniqueness of this is that for the past four years, Chicanos in the community have been able to channel information or just stop by to dedicate a song to a loved one or a friend. In essence, this has been the heart beat of the "Barrio Chicano."
What will happen to t h i s c o m m u n i c a t i o n center, now that WKAR is trying to pull this program back t o their M.S.U. studio, or better yet, why do they want to pursue such actions.
Perhaps the critical question we as Chicanos should ask ourselves is "Since the founders of Quinto sol, namely 'Sol De Aztlan' filed a class action suit against Michigan State University on behalf of migrant farmworkers, is M.S.U. trying to retaliate t h r o u g h W K A R ' i actions? " Nadie sabe, ~ nomas que ellos!
In looking back at the history of Quinto Sol, one cannot help but raise that question. Why? Because looking back at the accorapWimenG T>f this center it is perhaps the most positive thing M.S.U. has ever done for the Chicano community.
F o u r y e a r s a g o because of community pressure, WKAR agreed to channel one hour per week of Spanish programming. Since then proposals were written and money was o b t a i n e d f o r t h e purchasing of recording a n d b r o a d c a s t i n g equipment which is still housed at Quinto Sol. The point is that from one hour per week four years ago to approximately 16 hours today, plus the building and equipment, was accomplished by community efforts with only air time provided by WKAR. As we all know, a lot of us have spent our time, efforts and even money to keep Quinto Sol open to our community. Now we feel that we cannot let all our efforts be destroyed by an unresponsive administration.
A n o t h e r m o s t important factor as to why we must keep Qunito Sol open in the community is that most of the Chicano broadcasters in this area have been trained by Quinto Sol and now they all have their own radio programs.
I doubt if M . S . U . has taken any Chicano off the street and done the same for them.
Overall the accomplishments of Quinto Sol have had a very positive effect on our community and we must not let this be in vain.
The Lansing Chapter of the National Latino M e d i a Coalition has decided that we cannot let this happen and we are going to do something about it with community support. A meeting Was held with WKAR and the following demands were presented on behalf of the Chicano community.
L A N S I N G C H I C A N O Community' Demands:
I. Radio Programming Continuance from Quinto Sol
A. Hire a full-time person for Quinto Sol facility
B. Supportive Services
1. Phone line to WKAR
2. Secretary
3 .
1
/ 2 t i m e program specialist
4. Rent
- I I . Expansion of Radio Programming
A. News Programs
1.
Tele-type at Quinto Sol
2. Supportive Services a. Tapes, supplies, etc. b. Equipment maintenance
3. Increased time for winter programs
4. Trainee budget
5. Training Program
B. Community input and Participation Component
1. Establish a Community Review Board
A. Quality criteria be established by WKAR and given to Review Board to follow.
Our rationale for this is that according to the Federal communications Commission in order for a radio station to qualify for. a broadcasting license and I qudte"The commission does expect its broadcast licensees t o take the necessary steps to inform themselves of the real needs and interests of the areas they serve and to p r o v i d e p r o g r a m m i n g which in fact constitute a diligent effort, in good faith, to provide for those needs and interests."
There are fourteen elements usually necessary to meet the public interest needs and desires of the community. They are as follows:
1 . Opportunity for local self-expression.
2. The development and use of local talent.
3 . P r o g r a m s f o r children
4. Religious programs
5 . E d u c a t i o n a l programs
6 . P u b l i c a f f a i r s programs
7. Editorialization by licensees
8. Political broadcasts 9 . A g r i c u l t u r a l programs
10. News programs
1 1 . W e a t h e r a n d market reports
12. Sports programs
1 3 . ' S e r v i c e t o minority groups
1 4 . E n t e r t a i n m e n t programming „
M . S . U . t h r o u g h Quinto Sol has been able to accomplish more than half of these elements. If in fact they pull out now the public interest and desires of our community will not be met. Therefore, we feel that we haveithe basis on which to support our actions, and most i m p o r t a n t , we have community support.
Adelante Por La Raza , Jessie Guzman
Quinto Sol

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In 1954 the Supreme Court held in a unanimous vote that the "separate but e q u a l " d o c t r i n e was u n c o n s t i l i o n a l as i t concerned public schools. In reaching that decision the Court stated:
"We come then to the question presented: does segretation of children in the public schools soley on the basis of race, even t h o u g h t h e p h y s i c a l f a c i l i t i e s a n d o t h e r
"tangible" factors may be equal deprive the children of a minority group of e q u a l e d u c a t i o n a l opportunities? We believe that i t does......
The High Court further s t a t e d i n the field of education the separate but equal doctrine was in fact very separate and at the same t i m e very unequal.
F u r t h e r m o r e the Court states, upon hearing p s y c h o l o g i c a l evidence that:
"Segregation of white and colored children. The impact is greater when it has the sanction of the l a w ; for the policy of segregating the races is u s u a l l y interpreted as denoting inferiority, of the Negro group. A sense of i n f e r i o r i t y affects the motivation of a child to learn. Segregation with the sanction of the l a w , therefore, has a tendency to (retard) the educational and mental development of Negro children, and to deprive them of the same b e n e f i t s t h e y would receive in a racial (ly) i n t e g r a t e d s c h o o l sysytem."
A t the period the Court stated that local school districts were charged specifically with e l i m i n a t i n g r a c i a l segregation and this was to b e d o n e w i t h " a l l deliberate speed".
Much has happened s i n c e that ruling. For example in 1958 Little Rock, Arkansas' officials-chose to disobey the ruling and closed its high schools, rather than admit blacks. The
National Guard was s e n t t o - Arkansas t o m a i n t a i n order and to p r o t e c t black students from angry "whites".
In New Orleans the Legislature made a similar attempt to ban Negroes from "white" schools, in the 1960's, However the Court acted quickly and sent federal marshals to the city.
In Alabama, also in the early "60's" Governor G e o r g e W a l l a c e was g r e e t e d b y F e d e r a l Marshals when he refused to admit 3 blacks to the University.
In 1971, Pontiac, a northern c i t y , made national headlines when 1 0 school buses were b o m b e d . The violence followed a Court ordered busing plan for the public shools there.
Violence also erupted in other cities throughout the country f o l l o w i n g similar court decisions of the public schools.
Early this year, the L a n s i n g B o a r d o f Education rescinded the "Cluster Program". Now, the Court has issued a court order for Lansing schools; it must utilize busing as a method of desegregating its public schools. Surely the Court can not be saying that the L a n s i n g B o a r d o f Education made a mistake by rescinding the "Cluster program." Surely those school board members elected freely by the majority of the citizenary (20 percent) can not be in violation of the Supreme Court desegregation ruling.
Surely Lansing Schools are not segregated. Or can the Court say thalt they are and that the Board acted wrongly.
I n September, 1972, Holland Schools' statistics indicated that 43 per cent o f a l l t h e m e n t a l l y r e t a r d e d students were S p a n i s h s p e a k i n g . A r e - e v a l u a t i o n o f these " r e t a r d e d " s t u d e n t s plainly showed that over half of these 43 per cent were of average, if not above average, intelligence. School officials' answer to t h i s e r r o r was "Those t h i n g s s o m e t i m e s happen....."
The Editor
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN;
I have been wotking with a group of Chicano inmates at the State Prison of Southern Michigan at Jackson. They have orgainized d group know has HASTA (Hispanic Americans Striving
Toward Advancement j. The group has proven to be'an extremely beneficial therapeutic ami rehabilitative organization. The group, together with its outside sponsors, of which I am one, is attempting to establish and develop a library of Chicano materials and publications. The group has requested that I contact your publication in hopes of attaining a complementary subscription. The group has very little money and unfortuneately cannot provide you with your normal subscription rates. Therefore, on behalf of the group I appeal to your goodwill and kindness in hope of attaining this subscription. the group is presently composed of about forty Latinos, and according to the group's steering committee, most of the members are familiar with your publication and would certainly appreciate including it in their library. Should you be so kind as to grant this request, please initiate the subscription by mailing to:
Secretary, HASTA Group c/o Special Activities coordinator P.O. Box E Jackson, Michigan 49204
I would appreciate a confirmation letter on your decision regarding this subscription sent to:
John F. Breitmeyer Community Corrections Resource Program 218 Tyler House East Quadrangle Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
This confirmation letter is necessary in order to avoid potential prison administrative- misunderstandings or obstacles. Should you desire any further information please onctact me at the above address. On behalf of the group, I sincerely thank you for yowconsidemionand cooperation in this matter. Thank you again.
Sincerely,
John F. Breitmeyer
Community Corrections Resource Program, Inc.
Dear Editor, & Staff:
Just thought I'd write a few lines to say how interesting and informative your last paper was. I am very glad and proud of the students who are learning about iournalism and how to write a paper I was very proud of our -xaung people that graduaiedtfrom high school, I read every name proudly. Needless to say, everybody looked great. Let's do it again next year with a few more on the list.
Dear Editor:
Did any one read the July 25th "State Journal",... the article by John McAleeman about Chavez? the article by John McAleenan about Chavez?
If you did, I wonder if you came to the same thing I cad after readingjt. Here was a good opportunity for Mr. McAleenan to inform his readers of this man and his cause to help his people.
But what does he write about? The fact that Chavez is pot bellied and has a gold tooth (neither one I must add is against the law) are not even important to the matters that were being discussed
How small and trivial Mr. McAleenan chose to be. But on the other hand if he did this to cop out on the issue at hand, then of course I must say he did a great fob.
John McAleenan could have mentioned the hundreds of people that depend on field work for their livelihood He could have mentioned the many field workers that become Ul by insecticides and many of them thai are left scarred for life from the bums of the chemicals that are sprayed on the vegetables.
He could have mentioned the scan left on the children from lack of education because they too have to work He could have mentioned the old people that at 60 and 70 are still putting in an 8 to 10 hour work day without even dunking of going on Social Security.
He could have mentioned . the newly bom babies mat died from lack of doctors and hospitals.
These are fust a few of the hardships that our people s u f f e r . There are many m o r e - f o r i n s t a n c e , t r a n s p o r t a t i o n adequate h o u s i n g - m e d i c a l h e l p education and many other things. I admit many of us are getting smarter With more s c h o o l i n g . , . , . , while the younger people are not easily fooled But we must not get relaxed, and forget too soon what wehave been through.
Our madres y padres.give us faith and the young people will give us the knowledge by keeping themselves informed. ^
Now you know why John McAleenan's article on the pot ■ bellied, gold toothed man was such a small and trivat thing to me.
Su hermana - - ■ ■ E.TW

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By Miguel Pernios REPRINT FROM EL GALLO
In its westward drive for expansion, U . S. capitalism found it necessary to conquer and subjugate the Indian-Spanish mestizos who inhabited what is now the Southwest Military conquest and legal robbery were the main methods used.
But equally important perhaps is the cultural genocide that mexicanos have suffered for more than 100 years. Their scientific and technological achievements were appropriated, their art and music denigrated, and their history distorted or even completely suppressed.
The gringo invaders have sought to destroy the very identity of mexicanos— make them forget who they are, where they came from, and how they got to their present plight.
This epic poem I am Joaquin/Yo soy Joaguin by Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales seeks to reassert that .mutilated identity..
Its publication by Bantam Books, one of the world's largest paperback publishers, Is a significant event for the Chicano liberation movement. This edition includes the complete text in
Spanish and English, an introduction b y Gonzales, a chronology of Mexican and Chicano history, and some notes.
Mnr" than 50 photographs—some of tnem excellent —roughly illustrate the ideas presented throughout the poem. Included are photos of demonstrations, details from paintings of
Mexican history by Diego Rivera and others, and portraits of ordinary people in everyday life in the barrios of Aztlan. The pictures are an essay in themselves.
According to the notes, more than
100,000 copies of the poem have been distributed by the Crusade for Justice since that organization produced its first edition in 1967. Chicano newspapers, student groups, farm
workers, teachers, and social workers have reproduced and distributed it. It has been performed by numerous Chicano teatro groups.
A filmed dramatic reading of the poem with music and still photographs has been produced by Teatro Campe-sino. It has been used in many schools and is required in many Chicano studies programs.
In other words, a capitalist publisher has finally figured out that a substantial market exists for this poem and its nationalist ideas.
Joaquin is the personification of the Chicano people past and present. The first section of / am Joaquin is a self-analysis .of what it means to be a Chicano "caught up in the whirl of a gringo society" today. Joaquin feels a basic conflict: you can either be proud of what you are and go hungry ("a victory of the spirif); or you can sell your soul, accept Anglo culture, and achieve material success. Joaquin prefers to
"withdraw to the safety within the circle of life— _ MY OWN PEOPLE."
In the. second section Joaquin iden-. tines with the history of his people, beginning with the Spanish conquest and the resistance of the Indians led b y the Aztec prince Cuauhtemoc. The blood of both conqueror arid conquered flows 1 in the veins of Chi-canos today. The essence of being mestizo is a paradox. This is a theme that recurs through the poem.
The Azters. themselves played' a paradoxical social role. They were both "tyrant and slave" and tyrannized other less-advanced Indian peoples. When the tiny group of Spaniards first arrived they were able to rally the support of these oppressed Indians to defeat and enslave the Aztecs.
The Spanish missionaries that followed tne conquistadores were sent to give ideological reinforcement to the suppression of the Indians. But even this had its contradictory nature. Some began to actually believe the words they were preaching about the equality of all human beings in the sight of God. Some led new revolts, the most notable being Miguel Hidalgo. By
1821: "The crown was gone but all its parasites remained and ruled ' and. taught with gun and flame and mystic power."
A new upsurge, led by Benito Juar-. ez, the "giant little Zapotec," resulted in a constitutional government. However, the descendants of Juarez soon became parasites too, and this
contradiction eventually led to the Mexican revolution of 1910-1920. Em ilia no Z apata and Pancho Villa led peasant struggles for Tierra y lihertad (land and liberty). Joaquin was all of these people.
In the civil war of this period Joaqum *as pitted against himself*.
"I have been the bloody revolution the victor, the vanquished,
I have killed, and been killed."
In the north of Mexico, where the gringos were taking over, mexicanos fought back desperately and died heroically: Joaquin Murrieta, Elfego Baca, the brothers Espinoza.
Joaquin Murrieta was a Sonoran " miner wfto worked in California. Gringo miners there raped and murdered his wife, drove him off his claim, and whipped him In public on a false charge of horse stealing.
He organized a large band of armed mexicanos who bad been similarly treated to attempt to regain some of what had been stolen from them. (In U. S. history books you will find this under "Mexican bandits.")
Murrieta became a legendary figure, and huge rewards were offered for his capture, dead or alive. Because his last name was not well known, California became unsafe for anyone named Jpaquin.
If we can assume that the Joaquin of the poem was inspired by Joaquin Murrieta, Is this not a perfect image of what it means to be a Chicano?
You, the victim of a white racist scr ciety are made into the criminal. Al' Chicanos are Joaquin.
£s. Joaquin returns to the present* image? of present-day Chicanos flasft
- through his-mind:
I am the campesino I am the fat political coyote . . . . . I bleed in some smelly cell' from club or gun or tyranny." The image of a boxer, fighting hi£ way to the top, a soldier dying lu the white man's war, a victim of the court system, a farm worker, a welfare recipient—all these too are Jo a'-quin.
The final section is a call to action. It begins: "And now the trumpet sounds, the music of the people stirs the revolution. _ Like a sleeping giant it slowly rears its head" and ends with the words: "I SHALL ENDURE! I WILL ENDUREr > . l a m Joaquin is simple and straightforward.
Wrnten in free verse, it is sometimes even conversational intone. Images are easily comprehended, the language is not pedantic or scholarly. It is the ideas of / am Joaqiifft tfiift have ensured its Wide Interest and circulation.
The very idea that Chicanos are a unique people—not Spanish, not Mexican, not radian, hut rather a mixture, mestizos — has largely been popularized by this poem and its author.
Writing in the first person is not an empty rhetorical device to interest the reader. The poem is in the fullest sense written from the point of view of Chicanos—from the point of view of die oppressed.
J Am Joaquin is also important as a personal btatement by its author. It is the work of a poet who is at the same time a revolutionary. Gonzales is Joaquin.
He is one fif the few Chicanos who could have "made it" in the white man's world. Born into a working-
- class family, he became a National AAU boxing champion and a top professional boxer-He was a successful small businessman—owner of a bar and a bail bond operation. He later became the first Chicano statewide official of the Colorado Democratic Party. If he bad played the game according to the rules, .he might have been Chicano window-dressing on
Capitol. Hill by now.
Instead he chose the revolutionary path. He broke with the Democratic Party and helped found the Crusade for Justice and the Raza Unlda Party in Colorado.
As Gonzales put it in his introduction, "There is no inspiration without identifiable images, there is no conscience without the sharp knife of truthful exposure, and ultimately, there are no revolutions without poets."