Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 7 October 1978 — Page 15

Editorials and Opinions

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"Power concedes nothing without a demand — it never did and it never will. Find out just what people will submit to, and you've found out the exact amount of injustice and wrong which will

be imposed upon them. This will continue until they resist, either with words or blows or both. The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of those whom they oppress." — Frederick Douglass

Dear Andrew i By Robert DeFrantz We think too much in the future

in t&e By CHARLES E. BELLE

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Building a better America

Forty thousand Chrysler New Yorkers Fifth Avenues oeing produced basically by a Black American work force is far from massive when contrasted against Chrysler Corooration's ability to produce

lutomobiles.

In 1977, Chrysler Corooration had factory sales of *ars, trucks and tractors otalling 2,068,692 units. Unike any of those cars, the new jnique champagne colored Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue Edition will bare the endearing craftsmanship of Black American workers. ’ While Chrysler has for some years had 39,000 Black Ameri- ! can workers, the 1979 model , year has special meaning for

; minorities.

» Give or take a few foreign l luxury cars, behold Chrysler i has created a colored man’s t dream. According to black * newspaper publishers and re- [ ports from Pittsburgh to St. v Louis, even the pimps may be put out because they cannot get their hands on a Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue. The car is the flagship for Chrysler’s assault on their car competition. The attack comes at an opportune time for Black Americans. Production will be at Chrysler Corporation’s Lynch Road Assembly plant in Detroit’s black district. Lynch Road employs about 5,200 workers of which 80 percent

plus are Black Americans." Americans to work on AmeriBecause of the black input can produced products.

there is more than a passing

interest for black people. Chrysler is expanding $57 million to renovate the plant. Being a partner means doing your fair share of work. Blacks at Lynch Road will collect over $100 million a year in pay including fringe benefits. The blessing for the owner of any of the fuel efficient full-sized cars like the Chrysler New Yorker, Chrysler Newport and Dodge St. Regis which will also be

t produced at the plant is obvious

The dollar is strengthen when U.S. goods are sold in the U.S. instead of foreign made products. Chrysler Corporation commitment to the inner cities like its champagne car will not go unnoticed in black or white America. In fact, this Chrysler concept of reconstructing inner-city production facilities where Black Americans are most often found is one of the best ways to build a better America, as well as, defend the

declining U.S. dollar.

t c f f n f .csT i hra ch health by Otto McCUrrif!

Recent scientific studies of sexual activity have shown that the sexual urge exists for many more elderly people than society realizes or acknowledges. Up to age 70, one-half of two-thirds of men remain potent and sexually active. Among women, most of whom are without partners by this i age, one in three reports an * interest in sex, one in four * masturbates occasionally but J only one in five actually has a l sexual relationship. The studies show that for * healthy people, regardless of i age, sexual interest and * activity can continue throughf_ ou t life. The best predictor of * continuing sexual activity into ' old age is regular expressions r of sexuaUty in the preceding J years. Even if there is a J prolonged interruption in * sexual activity, possible ber cause of illness or death of the £. spouse, full sexual functioning * can often be restored. » In fact, for a number of f reasons, the “golden years” | may well be the Golden Age of * Sex for some people. And if not J for myths and misunder- ► standir gs about sex among the aged, many more people than v actually do might continue to be w sexually active into their 70s, 80s and beyond. In their pioneering studies of the human sexual responses, Dr. William Masters and Virginia Johnson determined the normal changes in sexuality with age. If people know to expect, these researchers have found, their sexual functioning is far less likely to be m impaired by the aging process. In men f these are the gradual changes with age that Dr.

Msters and Mrs. Johnson and other sex researchers have

elucidated:

+ The penis takes longer to become erect and more direct physical stimulation may be needed. Whereas in young men erection may occur in seconds often at the mere thought of sexual activity, in older men several minutes of direct stimulation, possibly with fondling of the man's genitals may be needed to produce erection. + Longer periods of stimulation are often needed to reach orgasm and ejaculation. For men who in their younger years reached orgasm before their partners did, this delay with age is often welcome. Some wives who never before attained orgasm through intercourse are able to do so with their aging husbands who now have better control over

ejaculation.

+ There is decreased need to reach orgasm at every sexual encounter. Many older men happily participate in sexual intercourse , once or twice a week but desire ejaculation perhaps only once every second or third time. The woman who believes that her partner must be “satisfied” every time they have intercourse may actually

'/SLACKS tAUST BE THEIR OWN GUARDIANS OF HEIR FREEDOM.

in plans on how to increase affirmative action plan that

top talks about doing something way in the future. I want something done now to help correct the injustices of the past. The administration, with all the resources available to it, ought to be able to find a plan “now”. The Busch, plan talks

to the intelligent observer. The top of the new line of 1979 models is the quietest, most luxurious car on the con tinent to date, the C.N.Y. 5th Ave. Edition. This long, laid back, champagne colored classic car will be easily distinguished from other Detroit developments. Designed with definite wealth in mind it is the ony car in America with champagned bumper guards. This limited production model is an elegant two tone champagne treatment medium beige accent stripes pentastear hood ornament with wire wheel covers, white sidewall radial tires with gold accent stripses, colored-keyed laredo grained padded vinyl landau roof and edge-lit rear quarter windows. The car is

ready.

Rightwing economists believe the decline in the value of the dollar is dictated solely by inflation. Suggesting only solutions of restriction. While calling for cut backs most cor porations have been slipping to the suburbs or some foreign soil

for production.

Chrysler Corporation may catch more than the public’s eye for a new car with its new line of cars for 1979. Their's is a concrete solution to America's declining dollar problem. By recapturing lost sales from foreign manufacturers any corporation can put more

Dear Andrew,

Did you see the paper the Afro-Americans at the other night? A list of all state levels of administration. To employees making over $20,000 me ' the most logical person, to were listed. Now I admit that I d 0 is the superintendent, do not know everyone listed, He has been in the chief but I only recognized three administrative position for six Afro-Americans making over ye ars an d he should have the that “magic” mark". I only knowledge by now. I am

recognized names, Ray Bovd concerned that I had to bring about something in the future

IT S UP TO YOU!!!!

and Harriet Conn, but I am willing to bet that there were not over one or two more Afro Americans on that list, if

that many.

In America, somehow the decision making is equated with the amount of money received for his/her responsibilities. There is a continuous push to raise the pay of governmental officals because of the increase of responsibilities that go along with the job. I am a person who believes that this should happen. I feel we should have fulltime governmental officials. I want to pay them but I also want to hold them accountable. But, back to the state list: Rep. William Crawford admits that he helped to sponsor an affirmative action bill for the state. However, when the bill was finished it had no teeth. It looked good on paper, but a list like that published gives “proof of the pudding." There is no significant increase in the num bers of Afro-Americans at the decision making level in his

S, * state.

\ And that is what the slack is \ all about at the School Board now. Everybody states that they are for affirmative action, but it is at a point where something has to be done as there is consternation. Everyone says that they are for democracy, but look at all

the subject up in the form of a directive. I would have preferred that the administration be sensitive to the aspirations of Afro-Americans and other minorities to have taken positive steps without having been directed. This was not one of the administration’s priorities, so the directive was passed. At the last board meeting, Dr. Busch introduced a resolu tion that talks about a strong committment to affirmative action, but yet when you read it, there does not seem to be any directive to do anything now. To me, this seems like 1954, with the Brown decision and its “all deliberate speed," edits. In 1978, we are still dealing with "deliberate speed” in the IPS desegregation case. I am not about to be a part of any UN column -

as if there had been injustices in the past.

On Tuesday, October 10th at the next board meeting, there should be an interesting discus sion of these views. Dr. Kalp was instructed to bring in a plan within the next 30 days. I expect some kind of report by October 10. Dr. Busch’s resolution will be discussed, and I assume that she will have an opportunity to explain how her resolution will increase the Afro American participation at the decision making level now . If you are interested, call the commissioners and see what their views are concerning this matter, but most of all, be present at the school board meeting on Tuesday and see for

yourself. See Ya'

BOB

The year-old war against Benin

A quiet but persistent war is going on against the People’s

authorities, sometimes out of sheer neccessity but more often

Republic of Benin. The war than not with a zeal that has

Black votes vs. political money

BAYARD RUSTIN

Over ten years ago, Martin Luther King boldly speculated about the great potential of a united, well-organized, and militant black electorate. “The Negro vote,” he said, “is only a partially realised strength." With massive registration and mobilization efforts. Dr. King predicted that black electoral “pressure can achieve measurable results, the Negro citizen will make his influence

felt.”

Throughout the last decade, many of us have followed Dr. King’s sensible advice. Yet, after innumerable registration drives, voter education conferences, itself potiically. Indeed, with each passing year, the enormous political potential of the black electorate dwindles even further. For many politicans, the black community is now viewed as a political paper tiger, unable to mobilize voters, and unable to organize intensive lobbying efforts. Consider for a moment some disturbing statistics about black political participation. Since 1968, the black vote has steadily declined at an alarming rate. Ten years ago, 58 percent of all eligible blacks voted in the Nixon-Humphrey election. In 1972, only 52 percent voted in the presidential election. And in 1976, barely 50 percent cast presidential election. And in 1976, barely 50 percent cast their ballots in the Ford-Carter contest. The figures for state and local races are even lower. As our political strength continues to dimish, the power of our traditional adversaries continues to grow. Business and conservative group -- never friends of the civil rights movement - have successfully capitalized on the

engineered by business-domi- have amassed nearly $14 nated PAC’s, short for political million for political activities, action committees. Since 1974, Aside from formidable fi over 500 corporations have nancial resources, business and established well-financed, and conservative interests have an smoothly-operating PAC’s. other strategic advantage - Armed with computerized lists mass apathy, especially among of employees, and seemingly minorities and workers, un unlimited funds, PACs have fortunately, the conservative already demonstrated their forces - who hope to make ? clout, at the ballot box, as well real killing in November -- are as in ongress. far from apathetic and moriARCO’s Civic Action Pro- bund. On the contrary, they gram is a prime example of have once again discovered that corporate political muscle. Ac political action pays off hand cording to the Wall Street somely.

Journal, ARCO spends ap-

proximately $750,000 per year A prominent conservative on its amazingly effective lobbyist summarized the curpolitical action program, rent political situation with a ARCO uses its PAC to mobilize brilliant one-liner: “Congressthousands of employee/voters, men first learn how to count Additonally, the political action an d then to think.’’ And committee actively lobbies for developments during the last company-backed legislation, session of Congress certainly and showers "friendly" can confirm that simple though didates with generous contri- highly insightful analysis.

To remain in office, politi

the laws, rules, regulations, executive orders, lawsuits, etc. that are necessary to make sure that democracy works. Un fortunately, it seems that two Afro Americans are at odds over affirmative action for the public schools. The DeFrantz Resolution is a simple directive to the superintendent to bring

DOT job given a big hand

began on Sunday, January 16, 1977. In the early hours of the morning a DC 7 attempted a secret landing at Cotonou International Airport. On board the huge aircraft were highly trained mercenaries recruited and trained by former colonial powers. Equipped with the latest in military hardware and trained at the military base of Ben Guerrir in Morocco the mercenaries attempted to over .throw the government of Benin by taking possession of the city of Cotonou. In the fighting that ensued the mercenaries were

routed.

It has since been established

often dismayed the rest of

Black Africa.

The People’s Republic of Benin, like other West African states, is a poor country, but a determined one in her pursuit of her national destiny. The latest aspect in the war against Benin has been the French guided effort, this time implemented once again by Gabon, also a former French colony, to apply increasing economic pressures on the hard pressed

Benin economy.

The method chosen has been particularly inhuman in that Gabon has elected to forcibly deport all of her large Benin resident population to Benin.

that hte DC 7 and its ill fated All but the most skilled are to

cargo of mercenaries and weapons flew their war mission

be deported. To date over 10,000 have arrived in Benin

To the Department of Trans

portation:

I am truly grateful to you as Guerrir mercanaries, who were

from the airfield of Francevill in with more to follow. Many were Gabon, after receiving the Ben murdered in Gabon after pro-

instruments in making alifelong dream come true. Having moved to 1818 Sheldon Street, in 1936 and having been a resident ever since, no one can really appreciate the resurfacing of Sheldon Street more than I unless it is Mrs. Mandi Watkins who was here 20 years

before I came.

I prayed as a child to live on an improved street and after 42 years it happened. I am a grateful citizen and really want the whole city to know it. I know it was in the plans of

butions. ^ „ - ... K .„..o v,. Some corporations and pro Ciai i S as we . some committee that this be fessional organizations shy done - We now have a beautiful

street and will keep it so.

away from the more innovative ™P°rtant. even the political tenchiques. such as " ches ‘ and most heavtly ARCO’s program. Instead, financed candidate comes to the they simply provide condidates n | ' c . tor * tc a s a pleading suppl, with lavish political contri cant ;. R ^ardless of slick ad-

butions. For example, during

1977-78. the American Medical A^/ b a k Asonriatiftn'* PAT the RmI uinneri * we ine OiaCK /ikoMJHaLlUll o IT. viler rvercii » . . , »*i*r Estate lobby and the Auto nlectorate - can make a life or Dealer's PAC each raised over de L atl l df f sl “ n ' or a pohtiean a million dollars. So far. the h<“ be f™nd or foe.

Each of the employees that worked efficiently and swiftly

is to be commended. Lillian Stevenson

REACH

secretly flown in during the

night.

Behind the attempt to over thrown the People’s Republic of Benin international observers saw the fine hand of former French colonialism at work. Benin, formerly the French colony of Dahomey, succeeded in breaking away from French colonialism but more importantly defied French neocolonialism masquerading in the benign garb of post World War II French efforts to dominate her former West African colonies thru cultural

and economic ties.

France, to this very hour, is deeply involved in creating a F rench dominated economic order in West Africa. In addition she wants to establish

a French dominated but all ,.. . D „ ., West African armed force with h ubll f ° f Benin -. from President

testing the confiscation of their property and the brutality inflicted on men, women and

children.

President Mathieu Kerekou of Benin has established a National Committee of Re ception of the Deported from Gabon to handle the tragic

plight of the refugees.

Other African states recog nizing the French game plan for West Africa and in this instance her plans to topple the Benin Republic have come to the small nations assistance. To date Libya has donated food stuffs while the Algerian Government plans to send massive relief of all kinds. President Gatar El Mineiry of the Sudan are also involved in

these efforts.

Officials of the People's Re

REACH today black brothers

which to maintain the economic hegemony of the French Re-

public in the area.

Kerekou on down, are de fiiiantly optimistic that they wiii overcome the present

fourt^n^rge^business'eo^ Ou^polirical power is there; we for^ggeraud better things

Appreciates daring vote favoring poor

Indianapolis and Marion County deeply appreciate the role

generally conservatives mood ^ r • Bau * a Parker of America. Their political Chambers, City-County Council

agressiveness is reminiscent of mern r at l ar £ e

the wheeling and dealing of the ,, , , —- old Robber Barons. WhUe their . The necessity to be out of which you are playing on behalf tactics and ideas might seem town for the purpose of deliver of black citizens, poor citizens

out moded, they won numerous ^ ra ’ legislative victories during the ? ?

6 is beginning her freshman year

Drop materialism of the digitals and diamond rings! REACH down deep for guts and backbone from things you

have endured.

REACH for a future that’s

safe and sound secured!

REACH out for wisdom, knowledge, education, a sub

stance that’s concrete.

. i |. .. T , REACH that you may be

career on the line. Also. I hope s[ in mjnd shedding that

that the Republican Party of w hich is weak.

In these ambitious French criMS ,.But they wonder what

plans certain west African states and their frequently

new d: : rty tricks are in preperation by the restless mer

French educated leaderships cenar! ** f ’ and t ^ e * r P ar *s based have cooperated with the Paris * po co, °r.ial paymasters.

Things You Should Know

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and disadvantaged citizens, without regard to race, reli-

gion, creed or color.

Best wishes for continued

ucr viectiuns, me r»ew « . - „ ,. - good health and happiness as Right and its business allies ° n you . continue to contribute

September 11,1978. However, religiously, politically and civ-

V 1 Kaa ? ?^ w th ed m y presence at the CityNovember elections, the New - * L

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position during the discussion moments of orgasm. “j ! h j. lOT9 ^. udget for the city

A man who notices one or m l" du “»]»hs.

do them both a dmerviee. A E, leXald^hfL^ ^ ^ memberahip! man who feels pushed to reach ,. , y ,^ °* along with the undersigned, orgasm may shy a—y from h “ abUlty r 7 T *, appreciate the poittion

self fulffllmg prophecy. F.jr of which you took regarding the failure is the greatest inhibitor council's attitude of fiscal conMalST^H '5^*1 ? -servatism toward the hunuu, “loss of erect ive b, ’ ° - 1SOn : ^rvires line items of the city loss of erective Iprowess is not budget. Here is hope that

ically to the the city of Indianapolis Star and Indianapolis and Marion Coun

ty-

Sam H. Jones, Executive Director, Indianapolis Urban League

sexual activity of any kind. If the man does not ejaculate, he is able to become erect again sooner and can have inter-

course more often.

+ The volume of the ejaculation and its force are di-

They found SSTblJrtoglitofM SdosITL^rgsaSdiOTs

' — — — —— — « | . | *| , individuals cum uiic<ui&£»c»v*vrxi*? minished, and the man is likely e °/SS’eA®" wil1 join with the Urban League

Applause

To the editor: Last week you published a letter by one of your readers criticizing Mr. (Robert) DeFrantz for his suggested handling of further desegregat-

REACH for reality and the essence of that of love. REACH for the (Greatest He) who resides yet further above. REACH that you may gain dignity that of true first class. REACH till you advance triumphantly at last! And if in your reaching you find what you were reaching for, don’t stop! Reach on black brothers till you make it to the top! Stay there. Then you've reached. Derrick Trent Cameron, 17 Washington High School senior

... Under gen george Washington.

BORN FEB 22.1732, SOME 5000 NEGROES SLAVES 8 FREE, FOUGHT IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR /WHEN HE CROSSED THE DELAWARE. IN 1776, TWO NEGROES. OLIVER CROMWELl S

writer of that letter or with Mr. DeFrantz is not important. What is important is your fairness and willingness to

make your paper available to , both sides of a controversaU PRINCE WHIPPLE. WERE WITH HIM/j W C PENNINGTON FOUND

question. For that you de-

serve a round of applause. SUCH FACTS AS THESE AS ONE OF THE FIRST NEGRO HISTORIANS/

More papers should be like

ing of the top-level school yours . We’re very proud of H £ HAD ADD DEGREE FROM HEIDLEBURG UNiv a PREACHED a-

administration staff. Whether your readers agree with the

you.

Regular Readers

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