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THE GRAPEVINE
THE FAMILY MAGAZINE
PEOPLE
IN
THE
NEWS
JULY, 1970
COLD.
COLT 45 MALT LIQUOR
BY NATIONAL
DIEL BROS. BEER DISTRIBUTORS
FRESNO, CA.
The
GRAPEVINE
Magazine
JULY. 1970
GRAPEVINE CORP.
Fresno, Calif.
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Phone 233-1346
or 485-2832
FRANK JOHNSON
Editor
FREDDIE HAYES
Advisor-Writer
CLEO JOHNSON
Advertising Editor
DONALD THUESEN
Advisor-Writer
JAMES ALDREDGE
Reporter-Writer
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Table of Contents
Editorial 4
Robert Trotter 5
Fresno's Outstanding Parent 6
West Fresno Voter Drive 7
Fresno City College Black-In 8
Citizen Honored for Heroism 9
Lesly Kimber Files False Arrest Claim l0
Candy Striper of the Year 11
Fashions 12
Former Fresnan 13
NAACP Election Results 14
Dr. Peal Resigns Post 15
Twenty Years of Community Service 18
Nurse Ruth Ryan Retires 19
Basketball Player Honored 20
Distinguished F.S.C. Teachers Released 21
Cesar Chavez 22
Sigma On the Move 23
Irwin Jr. High School's
New Dean of Girls 25
Another Viewpoint (IRS) 26
New Local Disc Jockey 27
Mac Foster 28
Clinic Announcement 30
Photo Credits :
Fresno Bee, pp 6, 7, 11, 13, 14, 15, 20,21,28
California Advocate, pp 10, 18, 22
Fresno Guide, pp 5, 9
Al Andrews, p 1 2
3
Editorial
GRAPEVINE
MAGAZINE'S
FIRST
ANNIVERSARY
This month we celebrate our first year in the news media business. We
have had the pleasure of meeting many people and gaining many new
friends. We have learned a lot and have made progress. So we feel that
our first year in business has been a successful one.
Much thanks has to go to the many advertisers who have had continued
faith in us and to the many hundreds of readers who have subscribed
to our magazine. Currently the Grapevine is being used in the
local schools and colleges and our subscription list is growing steadily.
We now have subscribers throughout the City of Fresno and the State of
California. In addition we have subscribers in seven different states
across the country from Alaska to New York. Most are former Fresnans
who are keeping up with the local community. We also have subscribers
in several foreign countries, most are Fresnans who are in the military
service.
Since we consolidate local news and events we have had the pleasure
of working closely with other news media. So special thanks must be
given to the Fresno Bee, the California Advocate and the Fresno Guide
newspapers for the use of many of their pictures and articles.
This coming year we will continue to give you an interesting and pro-
fessional magazine. We ask our advertisers and subscribers to continue
to support us. We also solicit other advertisers and readers to join us.
We appreciate and thank the many readers who have sent in letters,
pictures, articles, poems, and other information.
Thanks again,
FRANK JOHNSON
Editor
4
Trotter Elected to Fresno County Board of
Education
Trotter and former Fresno Mayor Floyd Hyde
Robert Trotter, 22, was recently
elected to the Fresno County Board
of Education. He is the youngest
candidate elected to office in Cali-
fornia. He is also the first Black
to be elected to the board.
Trotter has been active in poli-
tics since the age of 12. Since
then, he has been active in num-
erous state and local campaigns.
He presently serves as an ad-
ministrative aide to Los Angeles
Attorney James L. Flournoy, a Re-
publican candidate for Secretary
of State. He has been traveling
with Flournoy and his staff
through the state and has appear-
ed on numerous campuses and at
various conventions.
He also served as an aide to
former California Lieutenant Gov-
ernor Robert H. Finch, now U. S.
Secretary of Health, Education
and Welfare. He was selected by
former Fresno Mayor Floyd Hyde,
now an assistant secretary of
Housing and Urban Development,
to draw plans for the Mayor's
Youth Advisory Committee.
Trotter, a son of the Rev. and
Mrs. E. J. Trotter, graduated from
Roosevelt High School in Fresno.
He majored in journalism at
Woodbury College in Los Angeles.
He also studied fine arts at the
U. S. International Institute in San
Diego.
He also has served on the
board of directors of the Fresno
Community. Other civic activities
include participation in various
productions at the Fresno Co-
munity Theater and memberships
in the Junior Chamber of Com-
merce and Intercollegiate Student
Institute.
He is also a member of the
board of Pruitt's College of Busi-
ness, a Los Angeles based private
college.
5
West Fresno's Outstanding Parent and
Youth Law Club Member
MRS. KATHERINE CROZIER, left, named West Fresno's outstanding parent,
and Sheila Tiggs, one of two outstanding Youth Law Club members, show
off trophies they received at the annual Youth Achievement Dinner for
the Edison district. The Cecil C. Hinton Community Center and the Edison
Booster Club, in cooperation with the Fresno City Recreation Department,
presented trophies to adults and youths at an achievement awards dinner
at the Edison High School. Mrs. Katherine Crozier was named the
outstanding parent. Candidates for the award are judged on work in
the home, the community and church participation.
6
WEST FRESNO VOTER DRIVE BEGINS
The West Fresno Black Wo-
men's Political League, together
with the West Fresno Black Poli-
tical organization has begun an
extensive voter registration drive
in West Fresno.
Twenty-five members and vol-
unteers were deputized as regis-
trars at the County Elections Of-
fice on Wednesday. Mrs. Loretta
M. White, president of the West
Fresno Black Women's Political
League, issued the following
statement:
"It is unreasonable that in this
year of 1970 that approximately
35 percent of this city's population
is not represented in state and
city government.
It is unbelievable that in this
year of 1970 that the color of a
man's skin is still able to over-
ride his ability.
"It is sad that after more than
a hundred years we find our-
selves still struggling for equality,
justice and freedom at a time
when thousands of American lives
are being invested in wars for
the freedom of people in foreign
lands.
"This is what the Political Lea-
gue is all about. It is our belief
that we may achieve political
equality through unity and the
use of the ballot. We have organ-
ized to meet the challenge in the
need of poor people to have a
voice in government.
"We intend to urge and encour-
age the disadvantaged people to
register and vote. Although our
efforts will be centered among
the disadvantaged, our aims are
to unify the minority people to-
ward achieving an adequate re-
presentation and a voice in gov-
ernment.
"We will solicit support and
understanding from the majority
and try to revive the conscience
of the American people by re-
minding them of the philosophy
of the United States government
as stated in the Declaration of
Independence that- all men are
created equal and are endowed
by their Creator with certain un-
alienable rights. That among
these rights are life, liberty and
the pursuit of happiness."
Persons wishing to join or vol-
unteer their services to the voter
registration drive may contact
Mrs. White at 264-1664.
7
Alma Palmer
FRESNO CITY COLLEGE "BLACK-IN"
The third annual "Black-in"
was held this past month at Fresno
City College. The purpose of
the "Black-in" was to promote
cultural awareness and pride
among black people. The 1970
"Black-in" was dedicated to CC
faculty member Alma Palmer,
who serves as an advisor to the
college Black Student Union and
is coordinator for the college's
Extended Opportunity Program
and Service project.
Included in the program was
a drama presentation by students
from Edison High School, a fashion
show, and a speech by author
Nathan Heard. In addition
to the program events there were
displays of art work created by
black artists shown in the student
lounge and patio.
The "Black-in" program was
arranged and coordinated by the
Black Student Union of Fresno City
College. The college student
senate appropriated student funds
to hold the annual event. James
Johnson of Fresno is the president
of the City College BSU, and the
faculty advisors in addition to
Mrs. Palmer are Mae Ethridge
and Leon Osborne.
A free lunch of hot dogs and
cola was also served.
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CITIZEN HONORED FOR HEROISM
O.C. THOMAS was presented with a resolution for heroism by Fresno
County Supervisors Board Chairman Wesley R. Craven (right). Thomas
was commended for his efforts to save the Don Darling children when
their home was engulfed in flames during the early morning hours of
May 25. Thomas entered the burning home three times to bring out the
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Jury Rules Verdict of Innocent
Kimber Files $600,000 False Arrest Claim
Lesly Kimber
California Advocate Publisher
A $600,000 damage claim has
been filed against the City of
Fresno and certain police officers
by West Fresno newspaper publisher
Lesly H. Kimber as a result
of Kimber's arrest Feb. 27.
A total of $100,000 is sought
from the city for "false arrest,
false imprisonment, assault, battery
and slander." The claim alleges
Kimber suffered the loss of
business and has been held up to
"public scorn, ridicule and em-
barrassment."
A total of $500,000 "by way
of example" is sought from Sgt.
Jack Enos, Officer William Brown
and other unnamed police officers.
The claim said Kimber in pursuit
of his profession as a publisher
and a reporter tried to find
out why the officers were arresting
a person at C Street and California
Avenue. It alleges Brown
became "abusive and insulting"
and that Enos told him to "shut
up" and declared Kimber was
drunk.
While Kimber was being booked
on a charge of interfering with
the duties of a police office, it is
alleged Enos made "slanderous
remarks, accusing claimant of being
a felon and having a felony
record."
The claim alleges the conduct
of the officers and the "false remarks
regarding claimant's alleged
felony record were motivated
by actual malice on the
part of Jack Enos and the other
individual employes."
Donald C. Thuesen is Kimber's
attorney.
The claim has been referred to
the city attorney's office. (Bee)
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CANDY STRIPER OF THE YEAR
Patricia Wells
San Joaquin Memorial High School senior Patricia Wells is the winner
of a $100 scholarship awarded to the Fresno Community Hospital
Candy Striper of the Year. Miss Well, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon
Wells, has contributed more than 900 hours of service in less than three
years. She just ended a term as Candy Striper president.
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June Murrell
June Murrell was snapped while modeling a mini-dress and a bikini
which included a bathing suit cover-up with matching pants, in a recent
fashion show.
June is 22 years old and is attending Fresno City College. She is em-
ployed as a saleslady at Gottchalks Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Taylor
Murrell of Fresno.
12
Former Fresnan Honored
Benny Tapscott, an Edison High
and Fresno State graduate, was
recognized last month as "Man
of the Year" by Big Brothers, Inc.,
of the San Francisco Bay area.
The honor came for his "interest,
commitment and desire to work
with Black youth."
Tapscott, who is a teacher and
coach at McClymond High in Oakland,
attracted nation-wide interest
last December when he bench-
ed three of his senior starters be-
cause of poor grades. When the
players brought their grades up,
he reinstated them. Tapscott drills
into his student-atheletes that
they shouldn't sacrifice the academic
for sports. As a result of
his teaching all of his players are
achieving a C or better grade average.
His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben-
ny Tapscott, Sr., live in West
Fresno.
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13
TIE VOTE FOR NAACP PRESIDENT
Rev. Scott Mrs. Turner
A tie vote in a special election
has left the Fresno branch of the
National Association for the Ad-
vancement of Colored People
without a president.
The Rev. Rueben Scott and
Mrs. Erma Jean Turner each re-
ceived 34 votes. Scott arrived at
the meeting in the Carver School
too late to cast his ballot.
Another special election has
been called for July 20th to se-
lect a president.
All other offices for the branch
were decided in last night's elec-
tion.
Elma P. Sterling defeated Pat
Williams for secretary. Henry
Clay Norman, Scott and Mrs. Tur-
ner were selected as delegates to
the national convention in Cin-
cinnati, Ohio, from a list of five
candidates.
Elected unopposed were: Jesse
McDonald, Jr., first vice president;
James Hanford, second vice pres-
ident; Catherine Washington, as-
sistant secretary; Alma Lewis,
treasurer, and the 24-member ex-
ecutive committee.
The officers will serve until dec.
31. The regular elections will be
held in December.
Leonard H. Carter, regional di-
rector of NAACP, and Mrs. Verna
Canson, Westorn Regional Field
Director, supervised the election.
In a special treasurer's report,
Woody Miller pointed out the
chapter has paid all bills and has
a bank balance. New member-
ships and donations were credit-
ed for the solvency.
The executive committee mem-
bers elected are:
David C. Adams, Alfred Boutte,
the Rev. J. B. Brooks, Dr. George
Bugg, Adelbert L. Campbell, Rosa
Edawrds, George A. Finley, Pa-
tricia Foreman, Rev. James E.
Hall, Leo H. Hall.
Dr. Freddie Hayes, E. Z. Hear-
ington, Lesly Kimber, Opal La-
verne Lee, Martha Lenzy, Mrs.
Eddie Mae Lomack, Ann McGre-
gor Norman, Anna Belle Payton,
Odelia Peyton, D. A . Pieper, Sr.,
Andy Reinap, Aclvin Scruggs and
Rachel N. Wicks.
14
Dr. Peal Resigns Mental Health Position
Dr. James A. Peal, director of
mental health for Fresno County,
has resigned, charging County
Administrative Officer Phillip V.
Sanchez with interfering in the
Mental Health Department operation.
The resignation is effective July
6. Peal is the county's second
mental health director.
In a statement released with
the resignation letter, Peal declared:
"The county administrative office
has chosen to change the
County Mental Health Plan ...
It has become apparent that the
administrative officer is more interested
in preserving the county
bureaucracy than in providing
mental health services to people
who need them.
"The organizational structure
proposed by him will seriously
hamper the department's treatment
program. The county government's
(supervisors') reaction to
this question of reorganization
has been one of indifference and
pretended lack of understanding."
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Congratulations from Rodders to GRAPEVINE on its first
anniversary. Your magazine adds much to the life of our
community. We wish to take this opportunity to introduce to
your readers one of Rodders valued employees - Mrs. Clara
Cowings. Clara has been with us for twelve years and is in
charge of Jewelry and Gifts in the Shipping and Receiving
Department. In the photo above she is shown with Mr. Ed
Nagourney, President of Rodders (left), and Mr. A.L. Rodder,
Chairman of the Board (right), examining the first shipment of
jewelry received for Rodders beautiful new store at Fashion
Fair Shopping Center. Clara will play an important part in
helping us open this store, which is the third Rodders in
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17
20 Years Service To The West Fresno
Community
Mrs. Thelma Riggins, the grac
ious and charming wife of Vern
Riggins, has resided in Fresno for
the past 20 years. She has been
active in the community all of
these years including such activi-
ties as-one of the original found-
ers of the Carver District PTA and
Lincoln Heights Improvements
Club, as well as helped to organ-
ize many social clubs that are
still in existence.
Mrs. Riggins was born in Stroud,
Oklahoma, attended elementary
and high school in Drumright, Ok-
homa, and moved to Hanford,
California, in 1943. She married
Vern Riggins, a member of one of
Fresno's oldest families, and mov-
ed to Fresno in 1950.
The attractive grandmother was
the right arm to her husband in
his effort to bring fraternal life to
Fresno with such organizations as
the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and
the Knights of Pythias.
"Mama Ada", as she is affectionately
called by the young-
er generation, reflects on the ben-
efits of working in the communi-
ty: "Each person has to derive at
his or her own contribution to a
great cause ... I belong to and
work in organizations that pro-
vide scholarships for our young
men and that introduce our young
ladies to this beautiful world-
the Now Scene."
The organizations Mrs. Riggins
belong to include The Rainbow
Social Club, and Lily of the Val-
ley Court of Calanthe (sister or-
ganization of the Knights of Pyth-
ias). She instigated the Miss
Beauty Pageant here five years
ago and since has worked as a
member of the Miss Bronze Com-
mittee.
Mr. and Mrs. Riggins have one
daughter, Mrs. Wilma Dean
Woods, a beauty operator in Ber-
keley, California.
Her final bit of advice to the
Now Generation is, "first be hon-
est and true to yourself, stay in
tune . . . be modern, and do
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NURSE RUTH RYAN RETIRES
This month the Grapevine Mag-
azine salutes Nurse Ruth Ryan
who has retired this year from
the Fresno Colony School District.
She has served as nurse in the
district for the past 17 years,
starting during the 1953-54 year.
Mrs. Ryan received her training
from the Los Angeles General
Hospital where she earned her
Life Diploma and Health and De-
velopment Credential. A coffee
hour was given in her honor re-
cently by all of the teachers in the
school district.
Students and parents in the dis-
trict regret Mrs. Ryan leaving
since she has been very dedicated
to them. She has personally help-
ed many of the local families. It
has been common practice for
her to go throughout Southwest
Fresno giving out shoes, clothing
and food to the needy.
During the interview Mrs. Ryan
said that she looked upon the
school as her family. She said
that she enjoyed seeing her early
students, from years back, ad-
mitting their children to kinder-
garten and first grade.
Mrs. Ryan and her husband
plan to travel and visit their chil-
dren during retirement. "The
Grapevine and the community
thanks Mrs. Ryan for her many
years of dedicated service."
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Sports Publication Fetes Edison
Basketballer Bell
Howard Bell
Guard Howard Bell, who guided
Edison High School's basketball
team to two straight North
Yosemite League championships,
has been named to the All-American
Report's honor list.
The publication, a Who's Who
in high school, junior college and
college sports, named Bell to its
California, West Coast and National
All-American teams.
Bell, a versatile senior, was
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teams for the past two seasons.
The quick guard was selected
captain of teams that captured
the Valley championship in
1969 and was third in 1970.
Bell, who hit nearly 80 per cent
of his free throws and 48 per
cent of his field goal attempts in
two seasons, was also the top
assist and defensive player for
two years. He was named Edison's
most valuable player his
senior year.
Bell was selected from 3,000
applicants for the All-American
Report awards.
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Distinguished F.S.C. Teachers Released
Nathan Heard Richard Keyes
Fresno State College Ethnic Studies Program director Richard Keyes and
English instructor Nathan Heard, both who were selected among the
college's most distinguished teachers by a student poll, were not rehired
for the coming 1970-71 school year.
As a result of the failure of the college administration (which is a
temporary one) not to rehire or discuss the rehiring of both men and
other released members of the college's Ethnic Studies staff, many peaceful
protest marches have been made by members of the Black and Brown
communities along with members of the F.S.C. student body. Another
group of protestors have not been so peaceful and consequently many
school buildings have been damaged, highways have been blocked,
and a one million dollar computer has been destroyed.
In an interview Professor Keyes stated that he felt that the Dr. Karl
Falk administration was incompetent and did not understand or know
how to deal with the Ethnic Studies Department. Keyes stated that this
lack of understanding was also true of the administration's relationship
with other departments at the college.
Meanwhile, Mr. Heard, a nationally known author whose book
"Howard Street" made the best seller list has, it is believed, accepted a
teaching position at Rutgers University and is now living in New Jersey.
It has also been reported that Keyes has received offers of employment
from eighteen colleges ·and universities throughout the United States.
Presently Keyes plans are not known.
But what many people in Fresno do know is that two of the most
distinguished members of the Black community have been literally rail roaded
and that not the men but the community has lost.
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CESAR CHAVEZ COMES TO FRESNO
CESAR CHAVEZ (center), LEADER OF THE UNITED FARM WORKERS, appeared
in Fresno recently and pledged the support of his organization to
the students and Ethnic Studies Staff at Fresno State, College. Acting
F.S.C. President Karl Falk recently fired eight of the Ethnic Studies eleven
faculty members, which has caused much protest from the students and
the community. Chavez spoke to a capacity house in the Mi Ranchito Club
in West Fresno.
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SIGMA ON THE MOVE
By Bro. Dennis Major
In the last 7 months some new
and exciting changes have taken
place within the Phi Beta Sigma
Fraternity in Fresno. Last Decem-
ber 25th marked the beginning
of that change. To those who don't
see the significance of De-
cember 25th, it is the day that
the Annual Sweethearts Ball is held.
This year's Sweetheart, Miss
Gail Davis, was selected over nine
other candidates. She was crown
ed and now reigns as Sweetheart of
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity of
Fresno.
The new year also found Sigma
men working in the community at
every level. The pulse of Sigma
spirit has been shown again and
again throughout the black community.
Sigma men have been involved
in social action, business
and education since conception in
1957.
Phi Beta Sigma now has a symbol
of Sigma Brotherhood. This
symbol is a fraternity house,
where many plans are developed
to help our community. Some of
the goals are to provide scholar-
ships for black students in the
community and to provide techni-
cal assistance to businesses in the
community, to establish tutorial
counseling and text book lending
services to students.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity is
continually growing. One indica-
tion of this growth was shown at
the annual Sigma-Alpha Frater-
nity basketball game where the
Sigma pledges put on a half time
show, which people are still talk-
ing about.
We of Phi Beta Sigma would
like to take this opportunity to
thank the community for its sup-
port and for helping to make
Sigma what it is.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Membership Brothers
Undergraduate Chapter
Ezunial Burts, Ray Johnson, James Johnson
Wayne Richardson, Neal Epperson, Harry Jeffrey
Paul White, Yale Burke, Beneer Smith
Bobby Lee, Terry Richadson, Taylor Murrell
Ralph Walker, Ronald Richardson, Bill Doyle
Ellis Major, Alroy Thomas, Fred Jenkins
Ronald Bessard, Dennis Major, Sam Lane
Wayne Brown, Donald Slade, Vincent Santana
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Irwin Jr. High School's New Dean of Girls
Marlene Martin
Marlene Martin is the new Dean
of Girls at Irwin Junior High
School in West Fresno. She former
ly taught at Sequoia Junior High
School for five years. She did her post
graduate work at Fresno
State College where she received
her B.A. degree, Special Second
ary, General Secondary, General
Junior High, and Pupil Personnel
Credentials.
Marlene enjoys sewing, fashion
shows, and occasional dancing.
Most of her extra time has been
spent in educational seminars,
workshops, and taking extension
courses. In the future she plans
to devote more time to community
work. Self involvement is one
of her goals.
After graduating from Merced
Union High School in Merced, Cal-
ifornia, Marlene, along with her
five brothers and sisters, moved
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.
L. Brice, to Fresno fifteen years
ago. Today she is married to de-
puty sheriff Willie Martin and
they have two daughters, Sabrina
Denise, 13, and Chauntel Kiyra,
14 months old.
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ANOTHER VIEWPOINT
Many citizens throughout the City of Fresno literally begged the local,
state, and federal government to locate the new (IRS) Internal Revenue
Service Center in West Fresno instead of another part of the city so that it
could help the low socio-economic problems and at the same time encourage
new business to come into this Black and Brown community.
Instead the government decided to locate the (IRS) Center near one of
the richer areas in Fresno. The people in West Fresno feel that they have been
overlooked again.
Here is an editorial that appeared in the CALIFORNIA ADVOCATE news
paper concerning this location.
Internal Revenue Location Decisions
Leaves Many Questions Unanswered
The decision to locate the Internal Revenue Service center in Southeast
Fresno raises many questions that should be answered before West
Fresno citizens can be expected to accept it.
In spite of the claims of the General Services Administration that this
location will be helpful in assisting the Mexican-American community in
overcoming their " socio-economic problems," they fail to say how this
will be accomplished. The only criteria they offer to back up this claim
is that the facility will provide johs for a large number of Mexican-
Americans. Yet a West Fresno location would have provided the same
number of jobs and would have been as easily accessible.
The location is certainly not in an area that will have any direct effect
on the value of property owned by Mexican-Americans because few
Mexican-Americans own land in the vicinity of Butler and Willow.
Congressman Sisk has stated that the selection of this site is an "excellent
compromise." Yet he has failed to show that there was a need to
compromise. The Congressman should also explain how he could remain
"objective" in this issue when his son-in-law, Martin Temple, is one of
the benefactors of this decision to locate in Southeast Fresno. How can
West Fresno citizens be sure that Sisk didn't use the influence of his office
to insure that Temple's architectural firm would land this financial bonanza?
Was this the compromise that Sisk had in mind?
Why were several local developers bypassed in favor of one from
Charleston, South Carolina? Is this another Nixon payoff to South Carolina
Senator Strum Thurmond?
Why did the General Services Administration accept a bid that is 28
cents per square foot higher than one that was submitted by a West
Fresno developer-in view of the fact that special hearings had to be
held to get approval to increase the original appropriations for this
facility?
What happened to the consideration that was supposed to have been
given to the prior investment of millions of dollars by the federal government
in redevelopment and other programs? Does the Redevelopment
Agency have projects in Sunnyside?
What happened to the commitment of the federal government to Urban
Development? How can a Southeast location insure the survival of the
downtown mall-and why has City Hall and the Mall Merchants re-
mained so quiet on this issue? Are there plans a-foot to abandon the mall
and move out to suburbia?
(Continued on Page 27)
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NEW LOCAL DISC JOCKEY
Kelvin Eddings is KLIP radio
station's newest Disc Jockey. He
can be heard daily on the Woody
Miller and the Happy Harold programs.
Eddings, a bachelor, is a graduate
of McLane High School and
has attended Fresno City and San
Francisco State Colleges. He has
previously worked at KMAK ra-
dio station in Fresno for a year
and a half. Eddings has also at-
tended Ogden Radio School in
Huntington Beach, California, before
moving to KLIP.
Kelvin, who is a member of
Calif. National Guard, is looking
forward to having a radio pro-
gram of his own. His mother, Mrs.
Alma Eddings, and sister, Suz-
zette Wallen, live in Fresno.
ANOTHER VIEWPOINT (Continued from Page 26)
These are but a few of the questions that need answering to remove
the suspicions and doubts that have been raised as a result of the de-
cision to locate this IRS facility in close proximity to the Sunnyside Coun-
try Club.
Other questions that need answering are ones related to employment,
both in building the facility and within the facility itself, once it is built.
What steps will be taken by the federal government to insure that Mexi-
can-Americans and blacks will get a representative number of jobs in
the facility?
The Mexican-American and the Black Community should start now in
seeking guarantees that at least 35 percent of the work force required to
construct the building and to run the facility once it has been built will be
made up of blacks and browns.
GSA, Congressman Sisk, and even Mayor Ted Wills have all talked
about the employment of minorities in this facility. It will be up to the
black and brown community to see to it that they make their deeds
equal their words-for once.
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MAC FOSTER'S WIN STRING ENDS
Fresno heavyweight boxer Mac
Foster's winning string came to
an end at the hands of heavy-
weight Jerry Quarry. Quarry scor-
ed a technical knockout over Fos-
ter in the sixth round of their
scheduled lO rounder.
A crowd of 15,915 turned out
paying $165,123 to see the na-
tionally televised bout which was
held in New York's famous Mad-
ison Square Garden. At ringside
along with hundreds of other ce-
lebrities was former boxing great
Jack Dempsey who was celebrat-
ing his 75th birthday.
Foster, an ex-Marine, stepped
into the ring with a perfect 24
knockouts in 24 fights record.
Quarry who recently lost a title
match to Heavyweight Champion
Joe Frazier now has a record of
36-4 with 22 knockouts.
Will Foster Make a Comeback?
Will this one loss end Foster's
boxing career? We hope not! Ov-
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shown to his many fans that he
has the confidence, will power,
and the ability to become a world
champion. Mac sure has the sup-
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Final Immunization Clinic Will Be Held
The last in a series of four im-
munization clonics will be held
on Saturday morning, July 11,
1970, at the Hale Medical Cen-
ter, 302 Fresno Street.
Cecil Amos, president of the
West Fresno Health Council, said,
"These clinics are being sponsor-
ed by the council in cooperation
with the Fresno County Health
Department. To date we have im-
munized more than 650 persons
against diptheria, tetanus, whoop-
ing cough, polio, smallpox, meas-
les and rubella (German Meas-
les)." He said that " shots" are
available to all members of the
family at no cost. Doctors and
nurses will be attendance to help
determine which immunizations
are required.
Doctors from the center are do-
nating their time to supervise the
clinic. Volunteers from the coun-
cil are assisting the technical
staff furnished by the health de-
partment.
Mr. Amos indicated that studies
in the past had concluded that
there existed a seriously low im-
munization level of children re-
siding in the West Fresno area.
He said that in an effort to in-
crease the immunization levels to
reduce the increasing number of
preventable communcable dis-
eases that were being reported a
family immunization clinic was
planned in the area. With cooper-
ation from many of the West
Fresno organizations and West
Fresno physicians and the Fresno
County Public Health Department
the clinic was developed.
Dr. William DeFries, Fresno
County Health Officer, reminds
parents of the availability of the
new rubella vaccine (German
Measles) at the West Fresno clinic.
He said, "all children between
the ages of l through 12 should
have the opportunity to receive
this vaccine, a history of the dis-
ease is unreliable. Rubella is a
mild disease that spreads most
rapidly in children, but if an ex-
pectant mother gets the infection
during the first three months of
her pregnancy, it may damage
the unborn baby. We immunize
the children to protect the yet un-
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Table of Contents
Editorial 4
Robert Trotter 5
Fresno's Outstanding Parent 6
West Fresno Voter Drive 7
Fresno City College Black-In 8
Citizen Honored for Heroism 9
Lesly Kimber Files False Arrest Claim l0
Candy Striper of the Year 11
Fashions 12
Former Fresnan 13
NAACP Election Results 14
Dr. Peal Resigns Post 15
Twenty Years of Community Service 18
Nurse Ruth Ryan Retires 19
Basketball Player Honored 20
Distinguished F.S.C. Teachers Released 21
Cesar Chavez 22
Sigma On the Move 23
Irwin Jr. High School's
New Dean of Girls 25
Another Viewpoint (IRS) 26
New Local Disc Jockey 27
Mac Foster 28
Clinic Announcement 30
Photo Credits :
Fresno Bee, pp 6, 7, 11, 13, 14, 15, 20,21,28
California Advocate, pp 10, 18, 22
Fresno Guide, pp 5, 9
Al Andrews, p 1 2
3
Editorial
GRAPEVINE
MAGAZINE'S
FIRST
ANNIVERSARY
This month we celebrate our first year in the news media business. We
have had the pleasure of meeting many people and gaining many new
friends. We have learned a lot and have made progress. So we feel that
our first year in business has been a successful one.
Much thanks has to go to the many advertisers who have had continued
faith in us and to the many hundreds of readers who have subscribed
to our magazine. Currently the Grapevine is being used in the
local schools and colleges and our subscription list is growing steadily.
We now have subscribers throughout the City of Fresno and the State of
California. In addition we have subscribers in seven different states
across the country from Alaska to New York. Most are former Fresnans
who are keeping up with the local community. We also have subscribers
in several foreign countries, most are Fresnans who are in the military
service.
Since we consolidate local news and events we have had the pleasure
of working closely with other news media. So special thanks must be
given to the Fresno Bee, the California Advocate and the Fresno Guide
newspapers for the use of many of their pictures and articles.
This coming year we will continue to give you an interesting and pro-
fessional magazine. We ask our advertisers and subscribers to continue
to support us. We also solicit other advertisers and readers to join us.
We appreciate and thank the many readers who have sent in letters,
pictures, articles, poems, and other information.
Thanks again,
FRANK JOHNSON
Editor
4
Trotter Elected to Fresno County Board of
Education
Trotter and former Fresno Mayor Floyd Hyde
Robert Trotter, 22, was recently
elected to the Fresno County Board
of Education. He is the youngest
candidate elected to office in Cali-
fornia. He is also the first Black
to be elected to the board.
Trotter has been active in poli-
tics since the age of 12. Since
then, he has been active in num-
erous state and local campaigns.
He presently serves as an ad-
ministrative aide to Los Angeles
Attorney James L. Flournoy, a Re-
publican candidate for Secretary
of State. He has been traveling
with Flournoy and his staff
through the state and has appear-
ed on numerous campuses and at
various conventions.
He also served as an aide to
former California Lieutenant Gov-
ernor Robert H. Finch, now U. S.
Secretary of Health, Education
and Welfare. He was selected by
former Fresno Mayor Floyd Hyde,
now an assistant secretary of
Housing and Urban Development,
to draw plans for the Mayor's
Youth Advisory Committee.
Trotter, a son of the Rev. and
Mrs. E. J. Trotter, graduated from
Roosevelt High School in Fresno.
He majored in journalism at
Woodbury College in Los Angeles.
He also studied fine arts at the
U. S. International Institute in San
Diego.
He also has served on the
board of directors of the Fresno
Community. Other civic activities
include participation in various
productions at the Fresno Co-
munity Theater and memberships
in the Junior Chamber of Com-
merce and Intercollegiate Student
Institute.
He is also a member of the
board of Pruitt's College of Busi-
ness, a Los Angeles based private
college.
5
West Fresno's Outstanding Parent and
Youth Law Club Member
MRS. KATHERINE CROZIER, left, named West Fresno's outstanding parent,
and Sheila Tiggs, one of two outstanding Youth Law Club members, show
off trophies they received at the annual Youth Achievement Dinner for
the Edison district. The Cecil C. Hinton Community Center and the Edison
Booster Club, in cooperation with the Fresno City Recreation Department,
presented trophies to adults and youths at an achievement awards dinner
at the Edison High School. Mrs. Katherine Crozier was named the
outstanding parent. Candidates for the award are judged on work in
the home, the community and church participation.
6
WEST FRESNO VOTER DRIVE BEGINS
The West Fresno Black Wo-
men's Political League, together
with the West Fresno Black Poli-
tical organization has begun an
extensive voter registration drive
in West Fresno.
Twenty-five members and vol-
unteers were deputized as regis-
trars at the County Elections Of-
fice on Wednesday. Mrs. Loretta
M. White, president of the West
Fresno Black Women's Political
League, issued the following
statement:
"It is unreasonable that in this
year of 1970 that approximately
35 percent of this city's population
is not represented in state and
city government.
It is unbelievable that in this
year of 1970 that the color of a
man's skin is still able to over-
ride his ability.
"It is sad that after more than
a hundred years we find our-
selves still struggling for equality,
justice and freedom at a time
when thousands of American lives
are being invested in wars for
the freedom of people in foreign
lands.
"This is what the Political Lea-
gue is all about. It is our belief
that we may achieve political
equality through unity and the
use of the ballot. We have organ-
ized to meet the challenge in the
need of poor people to have a
voice in government.
"We intend to urge and encour-
age the disadvantaged people to
register and vote. Although our
efforts will be centered among
the disadvantaged, our aims are
to unify the minority people to-
ward achieving an adequate re-
presentation and a voice in gov-
ernment.
"We will solicit support and
understanding from the majority
and try to revive the conscience
of the American people by re-
minding them of the philosophy
of the United States government
as stated in the Declaration of
Independence that- all men are
created equal and are endowed
by their Creator with certain un-
alienable rights. That among
these rights are life, liberty and
the pursuit of happiness."
Persons wishing to join or vol-
unteer their services to the voter
registration drive may contact
Mrs. White at 264-1664.
7
Alma Palmer
FRESNO CITY COLLEGE "BLACK-IN"
The third annual "Black-in"
was held this past month at Fresno
City College. The purpose of
the "Black-in" was to promote
cultural awareness and pride
among black people. The 1970
"Black-in" was dedicated to CC
faculty member Alma Palmer,
who serves as an advisor to the
college Black Student Union and
is coordinator for the college's
Extended Opportunity Program
and Service project.
Included in the program was
a drama presentation by students
from Edison High School, a fashion
show, and a speech by author
Nathan Heard. In addition
to the program events there were
displays of art work created by
black artists shown in the student
lounge and patio.
The "Black-in" program was
arranged and coordinated by the
Black Student Union of Fresno City
College. The college student
senate appropriated student funds
to hold the annual event. James
Johnson of Fresno is the president
of the City College BSU, and the
faculty advisors in addition to
Mrs. Palmer are Mae Ethridge
and Leon Osborne.
A free lunch of hot dogs and
cola was also served.
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CITIZEN HONORED FOR HEROISM
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County Supervisors Board Chairman Wesley R. Craven (right). Thomas
was commended for his efforts to save the Don Darling children when
their home was engulfed in flames during the early morning hours of
May 25. Thomas entered the burning home three times to bring out the
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Jury Rules Verdict of Innocent
Kimber Files $600,000 False Arrest Claim
Lesly Kimber
California Advocate Publisher
A $600,000 damage claim has
been filed against the City of
Fresno and certain police officers
by West Fresno newspaper publisher
Lesly H. Kimber as a result
of Kimber's arrest Feb. 27.
A total of $100,000 is sought
from the city for "false arrest,
false imprisonment, assault, battery
and slander." The claim alleges
Kimber suffered the loss of
business and has been held up to
"public scorn, ridicule and em-
barrassment."
A total of $500,000 "by way
of example" is sought from Sgt.
Jack Enos, Officer William Brown
and other unnamed police officers.
The claim said Kimber in pursuit
of his profession as a publisher
and a reporter tried to find
out why the officers were arresting
a person at C Street and California
Avenue. It alleges Brown
became "abusive and insulting"
and that Enos told him to "shut
up" and declared Kimber was
drunk.
While Kimber was being booked
on a charge of interfering with
the duties of a police office, it is
alleged Enos made "slanderous
remarks, accusing claimant of being
a felon and having a felony
record."
The claim alleges the conduct
of the officers and the "false remarks
regarding claimant's alleged
felony record were motivated
by actual malice on the
part of Jack Enos and the other
individual employes."
Donald C. Thuesen is Kimber's
attorney.
The claim has been referred to
the city attorney's office. (Bee)
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CANDY STRIPER OF THE YEAR
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San Joaquin Memorial High School senior Patricia Wells is the winner
of a $100 scholarship awarded to the Fresno Community Hospital
Candy Striper of the Year. Miss Well, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon
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June Murrell was snapped while modeling a mini-dress and a bikini
which included a bathing suit cover-up with matching pants, in a recent
fashion show.
June is 22 years old and is attending Fresno City College. She is em-
ployed as a saleslady at Gottchalks Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Taylor
Murrell of Fresno.
12
Former Fresnan Honored
Benny Tapscott, an Edison High
and Fresno State graduate, was
recognized last month as "Man
of the Year" by Big Brothers, Inc.,
of the San Francisco Bay area.
The honor came for his "interest,
commitment and desire to work
with Black youth."
Tapscott, who is a teacher and
coach at McClymond High in Oakland,
attracted nation-wide interest
last December when he bench-
ed three of his senior starters be-
cause of poor grades. When the
players brought their grades up,
he reinstated them. Tapscott drills
into his student-atheletes that
they shouldn't sacrifice the academic
for sports. As a result of
his teaching all of his players are
achieving a C or better grade average.
His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben-
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TIE VOTE FOR NAACP PRESIDENT
Rev. Scott Mrs. Turner
A tie vote in a special election
has left the Fresno branch of the
National Association for the Ad-
vancement of Colored People
without a president.
The Rev. Rueben Scott and
Mrs. Erma Jean Turner each re-
ceived 34 votes. Scott arrived at
the meeting in the Carver School
too late to cast his ballot.
Another special election has
been called for July 20th to se-
lect a president.
All other offices for the branch
were decided in last night's elec-
tion.
Elma P. Sterling defeated Pat
Williams for secretary. Henry
Clay Norman, Scott and Mrs. Tur-
ner were selected as delegates to
the national convention in Cin-
cinnati, Ohio, from a list of five
candidates.
Elected unopposed were: Jesse
McDonald, Jr., first vice president;
James Hanford, second vice pres-
ident; Catherine Washington, as-
sistant secretary; Alma Lewis,
treasurer, and the 24-member ex-
ecutive committee.
The officers will serve until dec.
31. The regular elections will be
held in December.
Leonard H. Carter, regional di-
rector of NAACP, and Mrs. Verna
Canson, Westorn Regional Field
Director, supervised the election.
In a special treasurer's report,
Woody Miller pointed out the
chapter has paid all bills and has
a bank balance. New member-
ships and donations were credit-
ed for the solvency.
The executive committee mem-
bers elected are:
David C. Adams, Alfred Boutte,
the Rev. J. B. Brooks, Dr. George
Bugg, Adelbert L. Campbell, Rosa
Edawrds, George A. Finley, Pa-
tricia Foreman, Rev. James E.
Hall, Leo H. Hall.
Dr. Freddie Hayes, E. Z. Hear-
ington, Lesly Kimber, Opal La-
verne Lee, Martha Lenzy, Mrs.
Eddie Mae Lomack, Ann McGre-
gor Norman, Anna Belle Payton,
Odelia Peyton, D. A . Pieper, Sr.,
Andy Reinap, Aclvin Scruggs and
Rachel N. Wicks.
14
Dr. Peal Resigns Mental Health Position
Dr. James A. Peal, director of
mental health for Fresno County,
has resigned, charging County
Administrative Officer Phillip V.
Sanchez with interfering in the
Mental Health Department operation.
The resignation is effective July
6. Peal is the county's second
mental health director.
In a statement released with
the resignation letter, Peal declared:
"The county administrative office
has chosen to change the
County Mental Health Plan ...
It has become apparent that the
administrative officer is more interested
in preserving the county
bureaucracy than in providing
mental health services to people
who need them.
"The organizational structure
proposed by him will seriously
hamper the department's treatment
program. The county government's
(supervisors') reaction to
this question of reorganization
has been one of indifference and
pretended lack of understanding."
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Congratulations from Rodders to GRAPEVINE on its first
anniversary. Your magazine adds much to the life of our
community. We wish to take this opportunity to introduce to
your readers one of Rodders valued employees - Mrs. Clara
Cowings. Clara has been with us for twelve years and is in
charge of Jewelry and Gifts in the Shipping and Receiving
Department. In the photo above she is shown with Mr. Ed
Nagourney, President of Rodders (left), and Mr. A.L. Rodder,
Chairman of the Board (right), examining the first shipment of
jewelry received for Rodders beautiful new store at Fashion
Fair Shopping Center. Clara will play an important part in
helping us open this store, which is the third Rodders in
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the past 20 years. She has been
active in the community all of
these years including such activi-
ties as-one of the original found-
ers of the Carver District PTA and
Lincoln Heights Improvements
Club, as well as helped to organ-
ize many social clubs that are
still in existence.
Mrs. Riggins was born in Stroud,
Oklahoma, attended elementary
and high school in Drumright, Ok-
homa, and moved to Hanford,
California, in 1943. She married
Vern Riggins, a member of one of
Fresno's oldest families, and mov-
ed to Fresno in 1950.
The attractive grandmother was
the right arm to her husband in
his effort to bring fraternal life to
Fresno with such organizations as
the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and
the Knights of Pythias.
"Mama Ada", as she is affectionately
called by the young-
er generation, reflects on the ben-
efits of working in the communi-
ty: "Each person has to derive at
his or her own contribution to a
great cause ... I belong to and
work in organizations that pro-
vide scholarships for our young
men and that introduce our young
ladies to this beautiful world-
the Now Scene."
The organizations Mrs. Riggins
belong to include The Rainbow
Social Club, and Lily of the Val-
ley Court of Calanthe (sister or-
ganization of the Knights of Pyth-
ias). She instigated the Miss
Beauty Pageant here five years
ago and since has worked as a
member of the Miss Bronze Com-
mittee.
Mr. and Mrs. Riggins have one
daughter, Mrs. Wilma Dean
Woods, a beauty operator in Ber-
keley, California.
Her final bit of advice to the
Now Generation is, "first be hon-
est and true to yourself, stay in
tune . . . be modern, and do
your thing-your way."
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NURSE RUTH RYAN RETIRES
This month the Grapevine Mag-
azine salutes Nurse Ruth Ryan
who has retired this year from
the Fresno Colony School District.
She has served as nurse in the
district for the past 17 years,
starting during the 1953-54 year.
Mrs. Ryan received her training
from the Los Angeles General
Hospital where she earned her
Life Diploma and Health and De-
velopment Credential. A coffee
hour was given in her honor re-
cently by all of the teachers in the
school district.
Students and parents in the dis-
trict regret Mrs. Ryan leaving
since she has been very dedicated
to them. She has personally help-
ed many of the local families. It
has been common practice for
her to go throughout Southwest
Fresno giving out shoes, clothing
and food to the needy.
During the interview Mrs. Ryan
said that she looked upon the
school as her family. She said
that she enjoyed seeing her early
students, from years back, ad-
mitting their children to kinder-
garten and first grade.
Mrs. Ryan and her husband
plan to travel and visit their chil-
dren during retirement. "The
Grapevine and the community
thanks Mrs. Ryan for her many
years of dedicated service."
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Sports Publication Fetes Edison
Basketballer Bell
Howard Bell
Guard Howard Bell, who guided
Edison High School's basketball
team to two straight North
Yosemite League championships,
has been named to the All-American
Report's honor list.
The publication, a Who's Who
in high school, junior college and
college sports, named Bell to its
California, West Coast and National
All-American teams.
Bell, a versatile senior, was
named to the All-Metro and AIINYL
teams for the past two seasons.
The quick guard was selected
captain of teams that captured
the Valley championship in
1969 and was third in 1970.
Bell, who hit nearly 80 per cent
of his free throws and 48 per
cent of his field goal attempts in
two seasons, was also the top
assist and defensive player for
two years. He was named Edison's
most valuable player his
senior year.
Bell was selected from 3,000
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Distinguished F.S.C. Teachers Released
Nathan Heard Richard Keyes
Fresno State College Ethnic Studies Program director Richard Keyes and
English instructor Nathan Heard, both who were selected among the
college's most distinguished teachers by a student poll, were not rehired
for the coming 1970-71 school year.
As a result of the failure of the college administration (which is a
temporary one) not to rehire or discuss the rehiring of both men and
other released members of the college's Ethnic Studies staff, many peaceful
protest marches have been made by members of the Black and Brown
communities along with members of the F.S.C. student body. Another
group of protestors have not been so peaceful and consequently many
school buildings have been damaged, highways have been blocked,
and a one million dollar computer has been destroyed.
In an interview Professor Keyes stated that he felt that the Dr. Karl
Falk administration was incompetent and did not understand or know
how to deal with the Ethnic Studies Department. Keyes stated that this
lack of understanding was also true of the administration's relationship
with other departments at the college.
Meanwhile, Mr. Heard, a nationally known author whose book
"Howard Street" made the best seller list has, it is believed, accepted a
teaching position at Rutgers University and is now living in New Jersey.
It has also been reported that Keyes has received offers of employment
from eighteen colleges ·and universities throughout the United States.
Presently Keyes plans are not known.
But what many people in Fresno do know is that two of the most
distinguished members of the Black community have been literally rail roaded
and that not the men but the community has lost.
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CESAR CHAVEZ COMES TO FRESNO
CESAR CHAVEZ (center), LEADER OF THE UNITED FARM WORKERS, appeared
in Fresno recently and pledged the support of his organization to
the students and Ethnic Studies Staff at Fresno State, College. Acting
F.S.C. President Karl Falk recently fired eight of the Ethnic Studies eleven
faculty members, which has caused much protest from the students and
the community. Chavez spoke to a capacity house in the Mi Ranchito Club
in West Fresno.
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SIGMA ON THE MOVE
By Bro. Dennis Major
In the last 7 months some new
and exciting changes have taken
place within the Phi Beta Sigma
Fraternity in Fresno. Last Decem-
ber 25th marked the beginning
of that change. To those who don't
see the significance of De-
cember 25th, it is the day that
the Annual Sweethearts Ball is held.
This year's Sweetheart, Miss
Gail Davis, was selected over nine
other candidates. She was crown
ed and now reigns as Sweetheart of
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity of
Fresno.
The new year also found Sigma
men working in the community at
every level. The pulse of Sigma
spirit has been shown again and
again throughout the black community.
Sigma men have been involved
in social action, business
and education since conception in
1957.
Phi Beta Sigma now has a symbol
of Sigma Brotherhood. This
symbol is a fraternity house,
where many plans are developed
to help our community. Some of
the goals are to provide scholar-
ships for black students in the
community and to provide techni-
cal assistance to businesses in the
community, to establish tutorial
counseling and text book lending
services to students.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity is
continually growing. One indica-
tion of this growth was shown at
the annual Sigma-Alpha Frater-
nity basketball game where the
Sigma pledges put on a half time
show, which people are still talk-
ing about.
We of Phi Beta Sigma would
like to take this opportunity to
thank the community for its sup-
port and for helping to make
Sigma what it is.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Membership Brothers
Undergraduate Chapter
Ezunial Burts, Ray Johnson, James Johnson
Wayne Richardson, Neal Epperson, Harry Jeffrey
Paul White, Yale Burke, Beneer Smith
Bobby Lee, Terry Richadson, Taylor Murrell
Ralph Walker, Ronald Richardson, Bill Doyle
Ellis Major, Alroy Thomas, Fred Jenkins
Ronald Bessard, Dennis Major, Sam Lane
Wayne Brown, Donald Slade, Vincent Santana
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Irwin Jr. High School's New Dean of Girls
Marlene Martin
Marlene Martin is the new Dean
of Girls at Irwin Junior High
School in West Fresno. She former
ly taught at Sequoia Junior High
School for five years. She did her post
graduate work at Fresno
State College where she received
her B.A. degree, Special Second
ary, General Secondary, General
Junior High, and Pupil Personnel
Credentials.
Marlene enjoys sewing, fashion
shows, and occasional dancing.
Most of her extra time has been
spent in educational seminars,
workshops, and taking extension
courses. In the future she plans
to devote more time to community
work. Self involvement is one
of her goals.
After graduating from Merced
Union High School in Merced, Cal-
ifornia, Marlene, along with her
five brothers and sisters, moved
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.
L. Brice, to Fresno fifteen years
ago. Today she is married to de-
puty sheriff Willie Martin and
they have two daughters, Sabrina
Denise, 13, and Chauntel Kiyra,
14 months old.
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ANOTHER VIEWPOINT
Many citizens throughout the City of Fresno literally begged the local,
state, and federal government to locate the new (IRS) Internal Revenue
Service Center in West Fresno instead of another part of the city so that it
could help the low socio-economic problems and at the same time encourage
new business to come into this Black and Brown community.
Instead the government decided to locate the (IRS) Center near one of
the richer areas in Fresno. The people in West Fresno feel that they have been
overlooked again.
Here is an editorial that appeared in the CALIFORNIA ADVOCATE news
paper concerning this location.
Internal Revenue Location Decisions
Leaves Many Questions Unanswered
The decision to locate the Internal Revenue Service center in Southeast
Fresno raises many questions that should be answered before West
Fresno citizens can be expected to accept it.
In spite of the claims of the General Services Administration that this
location will be helpful in assisting the Mexican-American community in
overcoming their " socio-economic problems," they fail to say how this
will be accomplished. The only criteria they offer to back up this claim
is that the facility will provide johs for a large number of Mexican-
Americans. Yet a West Fresno location would have provided the same
number of jobs and would have been as easily accessible.
The location is certainly not in an area that will have any direct effect
on the value of property owned by Mexican-Americans because few
Mexican-Americans own land in the vicinity of Butler and Willow.
Congressman Sisk has stated that the selection of this site is an "excellent
compromise." Yet he has failed to show that there was a need to
compromise. The Congressman should also explain how he could remain
"objective" in this issue when his son-in-law, Martin Temple, is one of
the benefactors of this decision to locate in Southeast Fresno. How can
West Fresno citizens be sure that Sisk didn't use the influence of his office
to insure that Temple's architectural firm would land this financial bonanza?
Was this the compromise that Sisk had in mind?
Why were several local developers bypassed in favor of one from
Charleston, South Carolina? Is this another Nixon payoff to South Carolina
Senator Strum Thurmond?
Why did the General Services Administration accept a bid that is 28
cents per square foot higher than one that was submitted by a West
Fresno developer-in view of the fact that special hearings had to be
held to get approval to increase the original appropriations for this
facility?
What happened to the consideration that was supposed to have been
given to the prior investment of millions of dollars by the federal government
in redevelopment and other programs? Does the Redevelopment
Agency have projects in Sunnyside?
What happened to the commitment of the federal government to Urban
Development? How can a Southeast location insure the survival of the
downtown mall-and why has City Hall and the Mall Merchants re-
mained so quiet on this issue? Are there plans a-foot to abandon the mall
and move out to suburbia?
(Continued on Page 27)
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NEW LOCAL DISC JOCKEY
Kelvin Eddings is KLIP radio
station's newest Disc Jockey. He
can be heard daily on the Woody
Miller and the Happy Harold programs.
Eddings, a bachelor, is a graduate
of McLane High School and
has attended Fresno City and San
Francisco State Colleges. He has
previously worked at KMAK ra-
dio station in Fresno for a year
and a half. Eddings has also at-
tended Ogden Radio School in
Huntington Beach, California, before
moving to KLIP.
Kelvin, who is a member of
Calif. National Guard, is looking
forward to having a radio pro-
gram of his own. His mother, Mrs.
Alma Eddings, and sister, Suz-
zette Wallen, live in Fresno.
ANOTHER VIEWPOINT (Continued from Page 26)
These are but a few of the questions that need answering to remove
the suspicions and doubts that have been raised as a result of the de-
cision to locate this IRS facility in close proximity to the Sunnyside Coun-
try Club.
Other questions that need answering are ones related to employment,
both in building the facility and within the facility itself, once it is built.
What steps will be taken by the federal government to insure that Mexi-
can-Americans and blacks will get a representative number of jobs in
the facility?
The Mexican-American and the Black Community should start now in
seeking guarantees that at least 35 percent of the work force required to
construct the building and to run the facility once it has been built will be
made up of blacks and browns.
GSA, Congressman Sisk, and even Mayor Ted Wills have all talked
about the employment of minorities in this facility. It will be up to the
black and brown community to see to it that they make their deeds
equal their words-for once.
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MAC FOSTER'S WIN STRING ENDS
Fresno heavyweight boxer Mac
Foster's winning string came to
an end at the hands of heavy-
weight Jerry Quarry. Quarry scor-
ed a technical knockout over Fos-
ter in the sixth round of their
scheduled lO rounder.
A crowd of 15,915 turned out
paying $165,123 to see the na-
tionally televised bout which was
held in New York's famous Mad-
ison Square Garden. At ringside
along with hundreds of other ce-
lebrities was former boxing great
Jack Dempsey who was celebrat-
ing his 75th birthday.
Foster, an ex-Marine, stepped
into the ring with a perfect 24
knockouts in 24 fights record.
Quarry who recently lost a title
match to Heavyweight Champion
Joe Frazier now has a record of
36-4 with 22 knockouts.
Will Foster Make a Comeback?
Will this one loss end Foster's
boxing career? We hope not! Ov-
er the past few years he has
shown to his many fans that he
has the confidence, will power,
and the ability to become a world
champion. Mac sure has the sup-
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Final Immunization Clinic Will Be Held
The last in a series of four im-
munization clonics will be held
on Saturday morning, July 11,
1970, at the Hale Medical Cen-
ter, 302 Fresno Street.
Cecil Amos, president of the
West Fresno Health Council, said,
"These clinics are being sponsor-
ed by the council in cooperation
with the Fresno County Health
Department. To date we have im-
munized more than 650 persons
against diptheria, tetanus, whoop-
ing cough, polio, smallpox, meas-
les and rubella (German Meas-
les)." He said that " shots" are
available to all members of the
family at no cost. Doctors and
nurses will be attendance to help
determine which immunizations
are required.
Doctors from the center are do-
nating their time to supervise the
clinic. Volunteers from the coun-
cil are assisting the technical
staff furnished by the health de-
partment.
Mr. Amos indicated that studies
in the past had concluded that
there existed a seriously low im-
munization level of children re-
siding in the West Fresno area.
He said that in an effort to in-
crease the immunization levels to
reduce the increasing number of
preventable communcable dis-
eases that were being reported a
family immunization clinic was
planned in the area. With cooper-
ation from many of the West
Fresno organizations and West
Fresno physicians and the Fresno
County Public Health Department
the clinic was developed.
Dr. William DeFries, Fresno
County Health Officer, reminds
parents of the availability of the
new rubella vaccine (German
Measles) at the West Fresno clinic.
He said, "all children between
the ages of l through 12 should
have the opportunity to receive
this vaccine, a history of the dis-
ease is unreliable. Rubella is a
mild disease that spreads most
rapidly in children, but if an ex-
pectant mother gets the infection
during the first three months of
her pregnancy, it may damage
the unborn baby. We immunize
the children to protect the yet un-
born child," he added.
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