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FRIDA1, APRIL 1, 1977
Abuse-
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SAN ANTONIO REGISTER
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of her vehicle.
Ms. Bellisen said the officer
threw her to the ground, put
her in an armlock and dragged
her to his squad car.
A passer-by reportedly stop-
ped and asked the officer if he
needed assistance, but the
trooper told him no, Ms. Belli-
sen continued.
"He kept twisting my arm,
even though I wasn't struggling
with him!" Ms. Bellisen said.
"I begged him to stop and he
would Just twistharderl...I nev-
er tried to fight him, but he kept
twisting my arm back as far as
It would go!"
When they reached the black-
and-white patrol car,the troop-
er reportedly handcuffed her,
opened the front passenger door
and threw her across the seat.
The trooper then radioed in
for "some magistrate in San
Antonio."
"I screamed on his radio (to
the dispatcher) that I didn't
want to go to San Antonio, that
I didn't see why he would want
to take me across the county
line when we were just seven
miles outside Seguin!"
The trooper then took Ms.
Bellisen to Seguin Police head-
quarters where a local patrol-
man reportedly told her, "We're
sick of your damn self. There's
nothing wrong with you!" With
that the officer shoved her Into
a room.
Justice of the Peace Thomas
Ryan charged Ms. Bejlisenwith
resisting arrest and littering.
Where the littering case came
from Ms. Bellisen said she does
not know.
After her release on bond,
Ms. Bellisen was taken to Wil-
ford Hall Air Force hospital In
San Antonio by friends where
she was treated for her report-
ed Injuries.
Ms. Bellisen also called San
Antonio police officials who In
turn told her to contact Lt.
Charles Gunn of the DPS' San
Antonio office.
Gunn said Ms. Bellisen did
contact him and familiarize htm
with the situation, but that she
did not make a written com-
plaint.
"Until a formal, written com-
plaint Is made, we can't really
Investigate the matter," the
lieutenant said. He added that
he has talked with the trooper's
supervisor and told him to start
a small check.
The lieutenant refused to give
the official's side of the story
saying It was "an In-house mat-
ter."
"This Is a personnel prob-
lem, not Something we discuss
with the n«*s media," Gunn con-
tinued.
"If a formal complaint is
filed, a full Investigation will
be conducted. If the officer Is
found to have been guilty of
misconduct, he will be disci-
plined and the complainant (Ms.
Bellisen) will be notified,"Gunn
said.
"On the other hand, If the of-
ficer is exonerated, again only
the complainant will be noti-
fied," he added.
"We don't feel we should In-
form the news media of a situa-
tion such as this one," the lieu-
tenant said. "If the complain-
ant wants to tell whoever, that's
her prerogative."
Midland
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would not have the effect of
discriminating against black
voters.
As a result of the objection,
the suit said, the changes are
legally unenforceable and the
numbered positions and ma-
jority vote requirements can-
not be used for the April 2
•lection.
The suit asked the court to
declare that the lmplementa-
Commerce, West Nueva, san
Pedro, Culebra, Woodlav/n,
Summit, East Mulberry, Wost
HUdebrand, Thorain, Contour,
McCullough, Norwood; with two
area representatives to be
elected to the board to serve a
three-year term.
Area 7--Boundaries are Nuw
Braunfels, East Commerce, I H-
35, East Mitchell road, Mission
road, Southern Pacific Raul-
road tracks; with two area rep-
resentatives to be elected to a
three-year term.
Area 15 -- Boundaries are
New Braunfels, Koehlcr
Courts, Carson Homes, Loop
410, South W.W. White road,
Martin Luther King drive, Pe-
can Valley, Roland, Southcross;
with one area representative
to be elected for a three-year
term.
For more information, per-
sons should call 224-4278.
$275,000-
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of Federal Contract Compliance
Programs (OFCCP) I see this
as just the first of many such
far-reaching agreements under
this program during the Carter
administration."
Avondale, which holds fed-
eral government contracts of
$550 million, is covered by thie
requirements of Executive O-
requirements of Executive Or-
der 11246, as amended. Ad-
ministered by OFCCP, the or -
der prohibits employment dls -
crimination by federal contrac -
tors and subcontractors on thi>
basis of race, color, sex, re -
ligion, or national origin.
Under the conciliation agree -
ment, the company also agreed
to establish a special fund of
$500,000 to train its minority
employees for higher level po-
sitions. Avondale now employ;;
about 6,500 people, of whom ap-
proximately 28 per cent are
black.
"Obviously, no special fund
can undo all the damage that
indlvidurls suffered from ra-
cial discrimination," Marshall
stated. "But this agreement
does symbolize what can bt>
done under existing law to en-
sure that all federal contrac-
tors behave In a nondiscrim-
inatory manner."
Charges of racial discrim-
ination against the shipyard date
back to a 1969 compliance re-
view by the Commerce depart -
merit's Maritime administra-
tion, which Is responsible for
enforcing the executive order
in the maritime Industry.
The review uncovered two
major'pi'oblems In Avondalt's
employment practices: the
company was placing most new
black employees In low levul
positions with little opportunity
for upward mobility, and lt
promoted black workers at a
slower rate than white employ-
ees.
After the 1969 review, the
company said lt would make
efforts to avoid future rarlal
discrimination In its hiring ar.d
promotion practices; but after
a later compliance review In
1973, the Maritime administra-
tion concluded that past effects
of discrimination would not be
remedied until Avondale reim-
bursed the affected workers.
The company has agreed to
pay back wages ranging up to
$1,544 to 425 current and 700
former employees. Of these,
375 were employed by Avondalt>
as unskilled laborers in a gen-
eral helper classification. They
will receive $23.40 for each
month spent In this type of job.
Another group of 575 workers
employed In semi-skilled but
dead-end jobs will each receive
tlon of the changes without fed-
eral approval violates the Vot-
ing Rights act of 1965, and to
enjoin the school board from
using those procedures for the
forthcoming election.
TRUST
has been
a part of our name
Since 1892
San Antonio Bank
8P Trust
$60 per year of employment.
Finally, a third category of
employees whose promotions
were withheld or delayed will
receive a total of nearly
$48,000.
OFCCP is a p.i. t of the Lalior
depar t men t 's E m p 1 o y m e n t
Standards administration.
Screening-
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ventlon of Blindness in cooper-
ation with the Fraternal Order
of Eagles.
Glaucoma is an eye disease
whereby Increased fluid pres-
sure within the eyeball affects
blood vessels and nerve filers,
thereoy causing a certain
amount of permanently lost
sight with each nerve cell and
fiber destroyed. Often referred
to as the "Sneak ThiefofSight,"
early glaucoma Is hardly no-
ticeable because frequently
there are noslgns or symptoms.
Of the more than 95,000 Texans
who are glaucoma victims, half
aren't aware that they have the
blinding disease. For this rea-
son, TSPB strongly urges all
adults 35 or older to have an
eye examination at least once
every two years.
Without proper treatment,
early glaucoma will advance and
eventually result In total loss of
vision--blindness! Ontheother
hand, If glaucoma Is discovered
early, medical treatment (drugs
and/or surgery) can halt its
progress. However, sight al-
ready destroyed by glaucoma
cannot tie restored. For each
month that a glaucoma victim
postpones treatment, he may
lose a small but priceless per-
centage of his slght--sight that
he can never reclaim. All
adults, 35 and older, should keep
this in mind.
Bruce T. Bowers, M.D., will
be conducting the April 3 glau-
coma screening which will take
place In TSPB's mobile van unit.
Dr. Bowers will lie assisted by
Miss Dawn Dleterich, a fourth-
year nursing student at UTSA,
and various additional volun-
teers from the Fraternal Order
of Eagles. All adults, 35 and
older, are urged to take full
advantage of this free public
service.
OAKLAND
The pastor officiated Sunday
at the Church of God In Christ.
Ivan Cleveland of Seguin wor-
shipped there.
Mrs. Sammle King attended
the world wide fellowship meet-
ing in Houston.
Pfc. Charles Thompson of
Camp Glrger, N.C., visited the
Hicks and Thompson families
before going to Japan.
Mr. and Mrs. John Webb of
Weimar visited Mr.; and Mrs.
Robert Newton.
Mrs. Myrtle Thompson vis-
ited Elder and Mrs. Herbert
Greggs.
W.M. Booker, Mrs. Johnnie
Kyle and son from El Campo
visited Leola and Lacy Booker.
Mrs. Iona Foster attended
service at Pleasant Hill in Wei-
mar. Robert Townsendaccom-
panied her
EL PASO
Shiloh Baptist church's dedi-
cation service Sunday featured
Kev. J.A. Kemple of San An-
tonio as the morning and after-
noon speaker. The tlieme was
"We've come this Far by Faith"
(Hebrew 11: 8-10).
Accompanying Kev. Kemple
were Mrs. J. A Kemple and her
sister, Mrs. NovaleeSampleton
of Seguin.
The annual meeting of the
Most Worshipful Prince Hall
grand lodge of Texas and Jur-
isdiction Saturday featured I.H.
Claborn, most worthy grand
master of the Free and Accept-
ed Masons. Mrs. Eddie Marie
Johnson is worthy grand ma-
tron and B.T. Hogan is grand
patron.
Also attending were Mrs. Su-
sie E. Julius, most ancient ma-
tron, and He v. L.H. George,
most wo grand Joshua Of the
Heroin* .Vrx ho
CUERO
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Brrclfna
of Fresno, Calif., were guests
of Mrs. Allie Smith. While
here they attended the wedding
of the new Mr. and Mrs. Willie
Brown In Voakum, toured Lake
Charles, La., and were highly
entertained.
W.D. Carroll, retired Cuero
school principal, died Sundayin
Sacramento, Calif., and was
buried in Fresno. During his
residency here he had been a
faithful member of Mt. Bethel
Baptist church and the worthy
patron of Kitchen Pride, OES.
He was also a Master Mason
and had served as treasurer
and superintendent of Mt.
Bethel.
Carroll is survived by three
daughters, Mrs. Iiuth Upshaw
of Akron, Ohio; Mrs. R.E.
Burns, Sacramento, and Mrs.
Constance Edwards, Pasadena,
Calif. He also has grandchil-
dren and nephews.
Carroll was the stepfather
of the late Leonard Roy Har-
mon, famed naval hero of the
second world war who gave his
life in the line of duty and for
whom a navy destroyer is
named.
The State Quartet and Sing-
ers convention, underthedlrec-
tion of Leslie Charleston, Mrs.
M.C. Jamison and Mrs. Hen-
rietta Collins, was held on the
encampment grounds. Also ap-
pearing were the Community
chorus and the DeWitt County
youth. Approximately 1,000
persons attended. Theodore
Taylor of Houston is state pres-
ident.
Mrs. Alma Robinson is in
Cuero Community hospital.
Mrs. Helen Herndon is in Yoak-
um's riuth Memorial.
Rev. C.W, Smith visited Mrs.
Callie Jamison and Sylvester
Williams in Kerrvllle VA hos-
pital.
Mrs. Corme Haywood spent
ht* week end in Vftakum with
her sister and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Hous-
ton drove to Victoria Friday to
attend to personal matters.
They then went to San Antonio
to visit Mr. and Mrs. J. Harris.
Miss Frances Ford of Yoak-
um visited Mmes. Mazie Pick-
ens, Lillie Mae Stewart and M.
C. Shropshire.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Frank-
lin visited Victoria.
Mrs. Carmen Brown Is at-
tending Victoria college.
Arthui Whittingtoii, Charles
Mitchell, DelHirati Sue Glover.
Taini) Johnson and Lloyd Wes-
le, are here for spring vacation
from their colleges.
James DuBose of Brenham
visited his grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Marion Heasley.
The Court of Calanthe ob-
served its annual service Sun-
da> at Mt. Bethel Baptist. Rev.
Chester Polk Sr. was the speak-
er. Mrs. Nora Duprey Is worthy
counselor.
Rev. A.G. Foley of San An-
tonio was the morning s[ieaker
at Mt. Bethel Sunday. Mrs.
Foley accompanied Miss Rosa-
lyn Carter with music.
Mrs. Marcella Blackwell
sjient a week in Beaumont where
she attended the wedding of her
niece, Miss Evelyn Marie, to
Roy Avers.
LOU
NELLE
By LOU NELLE SUTTON
State Representative
(EDITOR'S NOTE: The opin-
ions and comments of this col-
umn are those of the writer
Rep. Lou N'elle Sutton, and do
not necessarily reflect the opin-
ions of San Antonio Register.)
The Constitution of the Re-
public of Texas, an 1836 docu-
ment, speaks at length of liber-
ty, but points out that, "All per-
sons of color who were slaves
for life previous to their emi-
gration to Texas...shall remain
in the like state of servitude..."
The Constitution of Texas of
1845 made it a crime to "mal-
iciously dismember a slave,
except in case of insurrection
of such slave." In otherwords,
you could cut off a slave's ear
or finger if he rose up to get
his freedom. Not until after the
Civil War did words such as
those leave the Constitution of
Texas.
On the other hand, there are
many fine words of liberty in
the original document of Tex-
as, both as a Republic and as a
State. The point is that such
liberty in the beginning was ,
meant to be only for the ma-
jority. Nevertheless, they were
words of much potential good
because Blacks saw them, and
continue to see them, and they
say, and I say, "Count me in.
Those words should apply to me
as much as to anyone else."
Since the federal courts have
turned more and more away
from protecting liberty as a re-
sult of Nixon, my job as a leg-
islator has become more and
more Important. State legisla-
tures and state courts are more
powerful today than they were
before Nixon. The NAACP
should recognize this and un-
derstand the new ball game of
politics which Is starting to
emerge in America.
For example, in times past,
we did not pay much attention
to people running for the state
judlciarj since Blacks would
invariably turn to the federal
judiciary, however, since the
Nixon judges (who are on the
High Court for life) are send-
ing cases back to state courts,
we must pay more and more at-
V
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C. C. HOUSTON
You should vote April 2 for Rev. C.C. Houston as
city Councilman, District 2, because of his
community accomplishments made while he
served as both the state and local chairman of
the Labor and Industry Committee of the NAACP
and as state president of the Texas Ministers
and Citizens Leadership Council.
♦His conference with City Mgr. Jerry Henckle ended with Alliert Mc Knight being hired as the first
black assistant city manager and as the first black secretary.
•His meeting with Police Chief George Blecshel resulted with Leo Brown being promoted as the
first black police sergeant.
•Hli meeting with Norman Hill, City Transit Company, brought about a mass recruitment of black
applicants and the appointment of Ruben Wesley as supervisor.
•Rev. C.C. Houston has met with other government leaders and with major businessmen concern-
ing the status of bUik employees and/or the lack of black emplu.iees. In most of his meetings
the results have been positive.
VOTE SATURDAY, APRIL 2, FOR
POSITIVE ACTI0HI
VOTE
REV. C. C. HOUSTON,
DIST. 2
Paid Political Advertisement
tention to such state candidates.
Why don't we send them ques-
tions about lilierty, al* ut due
process, at>out race? These
questions could lie easily pre-
pared and sent out by a church
group, the NAACP, or by other
interested organizations.
Blacks, of course, do not today
have full freedom. Freedom in
the official sense did not even
arrive until June 19, 186G when
Federal troops landed at Gal-
veston. Emancipation actually
came as federal troops spread
out over the state.
In the book "Black Texans"
by Alwyn Barr, it is stated,
"If white Texans reluctantly
accepted the end of slavery,
they generally did not change
their views of Black people as
inferior. Newspapers used the
term 'nigger,' compared free
Black men to apes, and pub-
lished articles emphasizing
white' as a synonym for purit)
and innocence and "black" as a
substitute for wickedness and
death".
Starting with Franklin Koose-
velt, conditions for Black peo-
ple began to get better. As
far as that goes, the judiciary
under President Eisenhower
helped Black people make sig-
nificant strides. But, m y
friends, there is now facing us,
as I said, the Nixon Court. The
members are not elected, the)
are there until they die or re-
tire.
So, I conclude as I started.
State and municipal politics are
much more important today than
ever before. Black people in
the coming city election must
turn out and do the wise thing.
They must ask questions of
people who run for the state
judiciary. They must ask ques-
tions of me and of other legis-
lators.
The famous Mexican mural -
ist Crozco once wrote that,
"Without conflict there would
be no films, no journalism, no
politics, no free struggle, noth-
ing." The point is that minor-
ities must make themselves
heard within the framework of
the Constitution. We must stand
up for the high principles of
liberty, not only for ourselves,
but for everyone.
Al.THEA'S FEATS ON CALENDAR--Althea Gibson, two-time
Wimbledon and United States tennis champion and first Black to
win these prestigious events, points to reference of her accom-
plishments in the Seagram 1977 Black Historical calendar. Noted
illustrator Jerr) Pinkney (left; shows one of the originals of his
12 full-color paintings which depict events ranging from the ar -
rival of the first 20 Black slaves in 1619 to the passage of the Voting
Rights act of 19G5.
J he late Adlai Stevenson once
said that Black people have be-
come the conscience of Amer-
ica. Let us make Mr. Steven-
son a prophet of honor. Let
us be for what is right and let
us move forward with strong
and active faith. In a world
that is more than three-fifths
colored, we American blacks
will have much to do about the
survival of America, and how
we are treated is what will im-
press the world., not empt}
words of liberty.
Eastside Headquarters for
JOHN J. MONFREY
Mayoral Candidate
is located at
1322 E.
Commerce 225-0648
J. Guy
Sowells,Jr., ES Coordinator
Mrs. J a
mes Hopkins, Mrs. Rachel
Curuthers, Office Managers.
(Paid Political Advertisement)
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