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A NEWSLETTER OF WOMEN'S LIBERATION: . FEBRUARY 1972
Pelicy:*-This- newslettér is intended to be a vehicle,for the exchange
of information of group and individual. activities, prejects,
ideas, and notices of.events. Starting from a minimal position
of primary interest in women's issues, this newsletter will
accemmedate a wide spectrum:of opinion. SpeakOut will contain
What you send in. Please submit all articlés signed by indivi~
dual or greup te Dorethy Bellick, 1903 Evva Dr., Schenectady,
New Yerk 12303. ,
HELP HELP HELP HELP
We are already drowning! SPEAKOUT needs yeur suppert, physical and
financial.
Typists, addressers, writers, runners, clerks,--all are basic to the
continued eperation ef SPEAKOUT. Please velunteer. Send your stories
te Dorothy, Bellick. We are finding it very difficult te put the news-
letter eut with eur very limited number ef workers. Deadline for steries
for the March issue is March 7.
Will the March issue be the final issue? Abeut 6@ persons out ef the
initial free mailing ef 30@ have subscribed. SPEAKOUT must have greater
financial suppert ($1.25 per year) te continue publication. Send yeur
subscription te Derothy Bellick. Alse, please send a profile ef yeur
greup te include in eur future issuesh}
Thank you very much te the many people whe gave me $2.0@ fer the
SPEAKOUT. It really helps te give us enceuragement that there is interest
In the continuatien of this newsletter. Send me anneuncements ef yeur
group's activities, ef your speaking engagements, the would-be speakers
need to see how its done, and to compare notes with you veterans eut
there. We need te swap experiences. ;
If we develep enough workers, we hepe to offer secretarial services .
to each group. This weuld include supplying you with up te date mailing
lists, typed letters, etc. We hope te ceme to your meetings te discuss
the newsletter with you, so that Speakwut can truly be our newsletter,
and reflect our ideas and needs. .
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRISONS REFORM STUDY @RaiTs
avery Menday Morning 1¢:3@ AM First Presbyterian Church, 3@2 State Ste,
Albany, Ne. Ye Tel. Nes. 4. 3h-7332 er 436-1511 Irene Jacksen-
Chairwoman. '
Fetruary 4th & 5th Several area liberation groups, in + jeint effert,
gave eut a little booklet about marriage, telling it like
it is, at the Bridal Fair, which was held at the New Scet-
land Armery. We were well received and were given free
access to leaflet. I wonder why?
Februery 13-Sunday evening 8 pm three area cewnty chapters of the
National Wemen's Pelitical Caucus will be formed. In Sara-
tega County, at Presbyterian Chapel, West High Ste, Ballsten
Spae In Remgselaer at 7:30 pm, Newman Chapel & Cultural
Center, Burdett Ave., Troye In Albany, Wnitarien Church,
Washington and Rebin Sts, at 8 pm.
Fewrauary 19 10-4 pm ISSUES WORKSHOP First Presbyterian Church, First
and Congress Sts., Troy. All area women welcome. 7) >.
DAY CARE Feb. 11 A fund raising dinner to b-nefit the W.R.O. Day Caro
Center will be held at Trinity Methodist Church at Lark &
Lancaster, Albany. Tickets are available et the Church effice
fer $2.50.
Feb. 16 DAY CARE CONFERENCE FOR SCHENEC. COUNTY. 9-l pm YMCA, 13
State Street, Schenec. Admission Free, Sponsers-Cemmunity
Welfare Ceuncil and League of Wemen Veters, For lunch and
baby-sitting contact CWC 372-3395
February 1972 . Page 2
ANNOUNCEMENTS CONTINUED
Feb. 12-13 NOW EASTERN REGIONAL CONFERENCE NEW YORK CITY -Contingent
from Albany going, contact Eileen Kelly 38-5237 |
March 4-5 Statewide meeting of Woments Political Caucus, Sheraton Inn
Town Motel, Albany, N. Y.
March 8 Faith Seidenberg, NOW Lawyer from Syracuse, N. Y. will speak
at Albany Law School at 2 pm.
March 1) 8 pm Speakers Maxine Gootzeit, Gloria DeSele and Dorothy
Bellick will talk to Unitarian Wemen, subjeat WOMEN AND THE LAW
Albany Unitarian Church.
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE FOR NATIONAL WOMEN'S POLITICAL CAUCUS--LAST
ISSUE RAN INCORRECT DATE.
The statewide meeting ef the National Women's Pelitical Caucus will
we held March L-5 at the Sheraten Inn Towne Metel, Albany.
Agenda Highlights: There will be speakers, and worksheps en some
ef the following tepics: Structure; Prierities; Party Rules end their
Reform; Delegate Selection and Convention; Lecal Organizing; Campaigns;
Fund Raising; Party Structure; Lecal Actions; Public Relations;
Candidates. Included will be a Buffet Dinner Sat. Night with a sur-
prise speaker, after which there will be time for County Meetings.
Sunday-wind up session, lunch, and Election of Officers. There will
be ne registration fee, the meals and Sleeping accemmodetiens are
reasonable, and day care will be available, For mere details, and
reservation blenks, please contact Barbara Smith 1-5827h2, Anne
Cehan 1-58-1039, Derothy Bellick 355-870h.
N@W EASTERN REGIONAL CONFERENCE: Blueprint for Actien
Saturday and Sunday, February 12th and 13th, New York City. The
Commedore Hetel, 2nd & Park Ave. NOW members and non-members
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 12th i ie
¥:00710:00 AM Registration Foo $5.00
10:00 AM WELCOME
10:15 AM KEYNOTERS Wilma Scott Heide, ete.
10:30 AM Balleting for Regional Directer
12-1:00 PM Lunch
1:00-5:00 Worksheps
5:00-7:0@ Cecktail Party
7:00-9:00 Dinner ~ e
9:@0 SPECIAL ACTION: Reconvene fer candlelight march ts Times
Square te put up a statue of Susan B. Anthenye
W@RKSHOPS: Equal Rights Amendment-NOW; Employment; Childeare; Marriage
& Divorce; Educatien; Wemen in Poverty; Sexual Orientatien and the Law;
The Arts; War and Peace; Consciousness-Raising for mens; Crime Prevention
and women; Pelitics; Image of lViomen; Sexism in Religien
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 13th
9:00-10:00 AM REGISTRATION fer newcemers.
10: 00-12:00 INNER-SPACE WORKSHOPS:
12:00-1:@@ PM Lunch
1:00/3:00 Werkshep reperts
3715 Address by Betty Friedan ; '
WORKSHOPS: International Conference - 73; By-Laws; Fund Raising;
Membership; Public Relatiens; Chapter Newsletters; Hew te form a NOW
Chapter; How to run yeur New life; Velunteerism or Cheap Laber?;
Speakers Bureaus Wemen in Medicine. If yeu would like te gete this
cenference or want mere information, Call Fileen Kelly 438-5237
ALBANY COUNTY CHAPTER NATIONAL WOMEN'S POLITICAL CAUCUS
An Albany Ceunty chapter of the Netional Women's Pelitical Caucus is
being formed on February 13 at 8 pm at the Albany Unitarian Church,
405 Washington Ave. This organization, formed by women of all political
and economic backgrounds, is being set up to enceurage women to actively
participate in National and local politics. The aim of the Nationel
women's Political Caucus is to involve women more actively in politics.
Lobbying, supperting candidates, and running for office are basic activi-
ties of this erganizatien. The purpose ef the February meeting is te
set up the various committees and offices of the NWPC in each of the
counties ef Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga, and Ronsselaer.
An "issues" workshep, spensored by Albany, Saratoga, Rensselaer,
end Schenectady Counties will be held February 19, 9-, PM, .First
Pres. Church, Ist & Congress Sts., Troye This meeting will decide
what issues we want te suppert on a state and local level and what
action we want to takee Some of the subjects will be Welfare;
Family Planning; Equal Job Opportunities, etc. Women from the local
media will be invited to discuss hew the NWPC can effectively use the
media and the responsibility of the communications industry teward
February 1972 Page 3
women. Fer further information call Maxine Goetzeit 75-2862,
Judy Merrill 872-11),8.
CAUCUS ON WOMEN'S RIGHTS aT SUNYA FEBRUARY'S PRIFILE
The Ceucus on Women's Rights at SUNYS is part of a state-wide univer~
sity movement which has pledged itself te eliminate sex discrimination
at the State University of New York and to affirm wemon's right to
equal oppertunities in education and employment.
In a preclamation adepted September ef 197@ the Caucus stateds
"We insist that the University fulfill clearly defined responsi-~
bilities to women as Students, as faculty, as administration and
staff .. . Threugh its policy and its practices, it has fostered
an inferier image of women, Suppressed their educational epper-
tunities, and maintained, on the arbitrary basis of sex, unequal
schedules of pay, advancement, and benefits,"
Six committees are now working te implement this program. Other
activities being considered are: The development of job banks se
that when positiens beceme vacent, qualified women can be recommendeds
Day cares; a preposal for a special equal empleyment epportunity budget
fer SUNY. For more information contact Ruth Aronson 4189-73556
ABORTION CLINIC
For those whe've been wondering what happened to the propesed aber-
tien clinic in Albany, here's the latest, The Pelham Medical Group
Clinic was prevented frem epening by Albany County Law #7 which is
against abertiens being performed in clinics.
Se much for a lew cost abertion clinic in Albenye The issue seemed
not te be abertien (its legal) nor the health and welfare ef women
(Pelham Clinic has an excellent record) but the local docter's control
ever price setting. Dr. Hawkins, top executive of Alw’any Medical
reportedly stated that we need no ether facilities fer abortiens as
the hospital is able to take care of all cases in this area. Nene
of the male dectors or legislators ever mentioned the ecenomic facter
and how desperately it bears upen the lives ef most women.
Since a law similar te County Law #7 is being appealed elsewhere,
operation sf the clinic is being post-pened for at least six months
until that appeal is heard,
The struggle for safe, easily esvoilable, low cest abortiens continues,
WHY YOU NEVER GOT TO CATHERINE B®DDIE'S HEARING
Those of us whe have tried to keep an eye on the courts, have seen
delaying tactics before, but it was especially sad te see interestca
women in Albany prevented from attending Catherine Boddiets hearing.
Because, County Prosecutor Clyne changed the heering date feur times
within 8 days. Fer those ef you who didn't realize it, this is the
way the interested publie is kept from public heerings. As of today
the trial has been moved to Feb. 9-1 AM. Yeu can bring your child-
ren te the courtheuse; and there will be baby sitting at Welfare
Rights on Trinity Place. The rights of these women to day care are
eur rights. Fraya Katz-Stekor
Write a letter to your editer!}
A mame is a name, and an identity is an identity, and a woman has
a right to her choice of either, Mary Ann Krupsak is being crucified
in the news papers by the news media,
We need to remind the news pepers that meny people have chenged
their names, er use pen names, and their desire is net questioned;
like Mork Twain, Booth Tarkington and others. Spire Agnew and Ed
Muskie did not come inte this world with these names. They are
shortened versions ef their original nomes.
The newspapers never seem to complain abeut their choice ef name,
The fact remains that the papers are trying to cenfuse the public,
in order te ruin Mary Ann's election chances,
Lets protcst
GROUP MEETING DATES
Schenectady Women's Liberation mects every end Monday
Troy Women's Liberation mects every Thursday evening at Cultural Center
Saratoga Women's Liberation meets every Wednesday evening
Albany Women's Liberation mects every Thursday evening
NOW meets every other Tuesday evening. The future dates are; Feb, 8,
Feb. 22, Mar. 7, Mar. 21, April h, April 18.
Capital District Women meets every Monday evening
Feminists ef Albany meets every Wednesday evening
February 1972 Page
GROUP ME “TING DATES CONTINUED
Caucus on Women's Rights at Suny meeting dates are es follows:
Faculty group; March 6, April 12, May 2, 12:30-1:30 pm in HU 290:
Student group; Feb. 8, March h, April 11, April 25, 12: 30-1: 30pm
in HU 290: Steff group; meetings have not yet been arranged.
Women's Liberation et SUNY meets every other Menday evening, 9 pm
in Campus center 370; next dates are Fob. 14 and Feb. 28,
Troy Women's Liberetien Doris Traschen 283-627),
Saratega Women's Liberatien . Barbara Smith 58-272
Albany Women's Liberatien Barbara Weiner 489-1729
NOW ef Albany Fileen Kelly 4. 38-5237
Schenectady Wemen's Lib Dorothea Petersen 399-3802
Feminists of Albany Ginny Tucker he2-291),
Capital District Wemen Pat Gould 189-0355
Caucus on Wements Rights SUNY Ruth Arensen 489-7355
Woments Liberatien, SUNY: Pegg Nadler LS7=-.06),
DON'T BE INDISPENSIBLE, IF YOU CAN'T BE REPLACED, YOU CAN'T
BE PROMOTED | Emily 8. Daughter
SPE/SKOUT
c/e Bellick
1903 Evva Dr.
Schenec, Ne. Ye 12303
A NEWSLETTER OF WOMEN'S LIBERATION JANUARY 1972
Werkers: Berethy Bellick Fraya Katz-Steker Eileen Kelly
355-8704, 465-208), 438-5237
Policy: This newsletter is intended to be.a vehicle for the exchange
ef information ef group and individual activities,
projects, ideas, and notices of eventse Starting from
a minimal pesitien of primary interest in women's issues,
this newsletter will accemmodate a wide spectrum ef
@epinion. Speak@ut will contain what yeu send ine Please
submit all articles signed by individual or greup to
Dorothy Bellick, 1903 Evva Dr., Schenectady, Ne Ye 12303 —
The fall of 1971 saw the birth and death of the Women's Centere
Negotiations with the landlord to sublet the Center until March 1,
1972 (the date until which we are responsible for rent) are
progressinge
The steering committee believes that the Center's failure was
due to: 1. Lack of communication among capital area women
2. Lack ef cemmitment .
Suggestion for redirection of energy included establishing a
communication network via a NEWSLETTER and sponsoring a woman's
retreat.
Yeu are reading the first effert toward such a newsletter,
It is your vehicle for news and notices, and it depends upen you
fer boLh material and financial suppert. Beyond this free issue,
we ask fer your centributiens; the next publication date is the.
first part of Febsruary 1972. Subscription cost per year.
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Please mail check or money to Dorothy Bellick at above addrosn.
We need more women to help with production, typists, clerks,
reporters, layout, artists. If you can help call myone of the
above workers.
TAKE ACTION — TAKE ACTION
On November 19, 1971, the American Council ef Education
(ACE) announced that Council President Legan Wilson had appointed
five college presidents to a new Affirmative Action Committee for
the purpose of helping HEW set guidelines fer affirmative action
programs for women and minority groupse
ACE appointed the committee at the request of the Association
of American Universities which is a powerful Washington-based
Lobbying agency fer University administrations.
ef the five universities represented (Barnard, Duke, Harvard,
Michigan State, and the University of Michigan), four have been
found in non-compliance with federal regulations and the fifth
(Barnard) is directly affiliated with a University (Celumbia)
that is in non-compliance.
In cooperation with ether national and local woments groups,
we must immediately protest the formation ef this cemmittee, as
it seems to represent increased efforts on the part of cellege
January 1972 Page 2
administrators across the country to organize against affirmative
action for women,
Please circulate the attached poe heron as rapidly as pessible
end return it to Eileen Kelly, 98 South Pine Avenue, Albany.
She will forwerd the petitiens tn ACE Pregident Logen Wilsen
and send reports of the numbers of signatures received to HEW
officials. Please write letters to yeur Congressman asking them
te inform Elliott Richardson and Stanley Pettinger (ef HEW) that
accepting the ACE Committee in an advisery role wouléd be unacespte
able.
HELP HELP HELP HELP
Subject: Se 2515 The Equal Employment Oppertunities enforce-
ment Act.
This Senate Bill will give cease and desist powers to the EEOC,
extend coverage of Title Vll te teachers, to state and lecal gev-
ernment employees, and te about 10 million more employees in smal-
ler businesses not now covered,
Passage of Se 2515 is especially impertant because the HOUSE
substituted a version that would NOT de any of the above, and
would restrict remedies under Title Vll even further. Strong
Senate support would give the Senate a better bargaining position
for the good version in joint conference,
The Senate passed this version last year, only to see it die
in the House. The bill has been scheduled as the First erder of
business after the Christmas recess,
ACTION ACTION ACTION
Please write letters to both Senstors Javits and Buckley. Sen-
ator Javits supperts §. 2515 as it stands (when you write, commend
him$); Senator Buckley supports the Heuse version, which would rely
upon the "federal courts fer the application of such relief as may
be appropriate in each cases" The Latter process would be very
expensive in terms both of money and time, discouraging many valid
complaints from being filed. Yeur senators have been strongly lobbied
by the Chamber of Commerce to oppese S. 2515. We must bring counter
pressures
As is true with the Equal Rights Amendment, President Nixon has
received little correspondence and feels there is lack of interest
in these issues,
SUBJECT: REDESIGN PROJECT
With the geal of creating a new system of education, a project
called Redesign was initiated by the New York State Education
Depart. about 2 years age (1969). Its aim was to involve the
community, the faculty, the students, and the schsol adminis~
trators in a coeperative educational effort which would result in
amore satisfactory preduct that has been possible heretofore,
A series of seminars was held,
I was invited to participate in one of these and was asked to
submit any questions I might have beforehand in writing. I sub
mitted the question: Has any consideration been given to the partie-
ula r problems of disadvantaged groups such as American Indians or
American females?
During the seminar most of the questions submitted were read aleud
by the resource person, who then directed his answers to ané@ invited
discussion from the individual who had submitted the questien. My
questien was not read eleud but merely alluded to, the resource
person saying that, yes, they had given consideration to the first
pert of tne aucstion, cut, no tucy did not take tue sccond part
serlously, a verbal rcfereice to Woucnts Lio clucd tue otacr vere
ticinents (12 arlos) into tae substaace of tus cuextiona aad tuvrc
was concral Lleughter.
{[t is eviacont tart those whe are drau,ating nodesizn reco nize
taat olacks, Puerto “icens, poor pcople sad sucrican Laciens all
Qeve Merticular acods r1d ccqual claiue to 90d educat_on. It is
just as cvident, unfortunctcly, tact they do not recosnize thet
January 1972 Page 3
ewerlapping all of these and with another set of needs are the
females who comprise mere than fifty percent of the school
populatien,
A question which might be investigated, for example, is in what
ways does the scheel envirenment limit the aspiration of a majority
ef female students to the roles ef secretaries, nurses, teachers,
homemakers? Has there been any study of the negative effects ef
text beek models or guidance ceunseling practices?
Already oriented toward positive goals ef community integration
in the educational precess, Redesign ceuld offer even more benefits
to seciety by encouraging female students to develep their intell-
ectual capacities and leadership abilities to the fulle J.eChatfield
HEARING ON EMPLOYMENT HELD
On December 16, 1971 the New York State Jeint Legislative
Committee on Industrial and Labor Preblems held a public hearing
on occupational problems of women. A prepared stetement, endersed
by the area women's liberation groups, was read by Beverly
Rubin. Extemporaneous statements were theh made by a number
of women, including Fraya Katz—Stoker, Pat Gould, Barbara Smith,
Dorothy Bellick, Linda Van Essendelft and Eileen Kellye Yeur
letters regarding restrictive laws, sex discrimination, and sa
ferth should be sent te Assemblywoman Mary Anne Krupsake Let
her knew your preblemse
Each month there will be a profile of a woman's groupe
First in this series is the NOW Prefile,.
The National 6rganization fer Women (NOW) is an action ergani-
zation committed to working for basic change in their life style
of America and breaking through the silken curtain ef prejudice
that has given both men and women such a limited view ef their
capacities to contribute to social pregress.
In line with these concepts, NOW has pledged to work fer the
follewing: Passage of the Equal Rights Amendment; Abelitien ef
Laws Penalizing Abortion; Revision ef State Protective Laws for
Women; Enfercement ef the Civil Rights Act ef 1964, Title V1l;
Campaign te change the Mass Mediats Pertrayal of Women; Partici-~
pation ef Wemen on an Equal Basis with Men in Church Life and
Practice; Greater Participation ef Women in Programs against
Poverty; Revisien of Divorce and Alimony Arrangements; Revisien
of Social Security Laws; Previsien ef Maternity Rights; Expan-
sien of Child Care Services; Revisien of Tax Laws; and Revisien
of the Education System.
Fer additional informetion about NOW, contact Eileen Kellye
COMING NEXT ISSUE
Public Service Commission Hearing on New York Telephone
Women in Prison
Woments Political Caucus
Profile of a Women's Group
Status of Abortion Clinics
"WOMEN IN POLITICS"
On Jane 9th, in Troy, abeut 60 women attended the weeting,
"Women in Pelitics". All area women's greups were invited
to join together to asses the possibilities of ferming a Women's
Political Caucus, Since women's needs are net being met by eur
predeminately mele governments; women must become more vitally
involved in ali levels of gevernment. With this goal in our
minds, and hope in our hearts, the assembled Women set up a
steering committee compesed of 16 representatives from Albany,
Schenectady, Saratoga, end Rensselaer counties. The first meeting
ef the committee is scheduled for Saturday, Jane 15 at 10 am.
Alse, there will be a state-wide week-end conference in Albany
of the National Wemen's Pelitical Caucus the week-end ef March
the Barbara Smith ef Saratega is en this cenference planning
committec, and could use eur help. Mere infermation on this
cenference in our next issue.
January 1972
Page
Schenectady Women's Liberation meets every 2nd Monday, at the
YWCA at 7:45 pm. The next meeting will be Feb. 1k. Included
in the agenda will be a discussion. with representatives ef the
National Organization for Women, NOW.
Here is a list of women's groups that we know about. We would
like each of the groups te submit artieles and a name and number:
so that interested women may get in centacte
If each group
would like te give us a prefile, we intend te print a different
one every issue.
Troy Women's Liberatien
Saratega Women's Liberrtion
Radical Wements Celleetive
NOW ef Albany
Radical Lesbians
Schenectady Women's Lib.
Feminists ef A ban
Capital Bratt thier
SPEAKOUT
c/e Bellick
1903 Evva Dre
Schenecy Ne Ye 12303
Deris Traschen
Barbara Smith
Barbara Weiner
Eileen Kelly
Dorothy Peterson
Ginny Tucker |,
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283-627)
58-27).2
489-1729
438-5237
399-3802
482-291)
VOL. I No, IV
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VISIT TO STATS CAPITOL
OO ee ee ee
re ee
Two women and I, all members
of the Albany County Women's
Political Caucus, spent moszt of
Toursday, April 13, going from
one office fo another at the
State Capdtol tirying to get infora
mation on the following items:
I. The Equal Richts Amendment ,
We had been told that the Bilt
would come up that day for a vote
and that other groups had been
there protesting its passage,
We also wanted to check on whether
or not the State Senate would have
to recall the bill for another
vote, The Senate had passed the
ERA. But, because of an error in
form, (the ERA was presented as a
resolution, not a bill), they
might be required to vote on it
again, (Ed. Note: The Senate did
revote Wednesday, April 20)
Cont'd, Page 7, Col. l
ANNOUNCEMENTS
es ne es nage
May 4 - NOW Business Meeting
98 S. Pine Ave., Albany
May 8 = Albany -Bchenectady Women's
Political Causus Meeting
Mon., 8 P.M, The Bank,
Western Ave, and Route 155,
Discussion on whether to
affiliate with New York State
Women's Political Caucus or
Women's Political Caucus, Inc,
Contd, Page 3, Col 1
| ) | —— Apri 1972
PROPOSED ABORTION LEGISLATION
Two bills concerning abortion
statutes are currently in the New
York Senate Codes Conmittee. The
one on which action seems most likely
in the immediate future is the
Denovan-Crawford bill, which would
repeal] the present abortion statute
and restore the previous one, The
present law, enacted in 1970 after
heated debate, permits abortion for any
reason during the first 24 weeks
of pregnancy, If repealed, the former
Statute, which allowdd abortion
only_if the mother's life was threat.
ened, would be in force again.
A second bill in the Codes
Committee, the Qhrenstein-~Leichter
abortion law repeal bill (see article
on p. 3), would remove all abortion
laws on New York State books, so that
abortions would be subject only
to restrictions applied to any other
medical procedure,
A recent developient is Rocke-
feller's proposed amendment to the
present lair which would reduce the
time limit from 24 weeks to 16, Such
a reduction would most affect the
poor, minorities, and young minors
(girls 14 and under), Statistics
show that for econimic, emotional
and educational reasons, these women are
those who abort legally or illegaliy
after the first tri-mester, Further.
more, medical tests for women bearing
a fetus with possible genetic defects
are not completed until the 16th week --
or frequently later,
Cont'd. Page 2, Col.l
ABORTION LEGISLATION cont'd
ee eae
Legislators have been under
Strong’ pressure to act positively
on the Donovan-Crawford bill.
For example, Bishop Edwin B.
Broderick of the Albany Roman
Catholic Diocese had a pastoral
letter read in 210 churches recently
charging "New York's legalized
abortion law has permitted the
dilling of one child every three
minutes since it was enacted,"
Birthright and Right to Life
groups have been active in their
opposition to the present abortion
law. On April 17, the Albany County
Right to Life Committee held a rally
of several hundred people in Capitol ©
Park to oppose the current law, A
numer of people addressed the rally,
including Rabbi Samuel Blinder of
Albany's Congregation of Sons of
Abraham, He argued that "no woman
is the final arbitor of the embryonic
life flourishing within her body."
Earlier that day members of
several area Women's Liberation
groups distributed the following
statement at the Gapitol;
TO THE NEW YORK STATE
LEGISLATORS:
The following Capital District
women's groups wish to support and
reassure those legislators who voted
for New York State's current abortion
law. We feel that the law is working
well; we congratulate you on prevent-
ing the birth of 300,000 unwanted
children into an over-oopulated world;
we shall remember you when election
time comes round, Your foresight has
shown the way for the rest of the
country; the President's Commission
on Population supports you; PLEASE
do not allow the threats of a local
minority to push our state back into
the Dark Ages,
KEEP OUR PRESENT ABORTION LAW
NOW
Capital District Women
Troy Women's Political Caucus
Troy Women's Liberation
Feminists of Albany
Albany Women's Political Caucus
Albany Downtown Women
Cont'd, Page 3, Col. 1
A coal 2 -=..
HOW TO BECOME FAMOUS FOR YOUR COFFEE
and other fables from the —
Bradal Fair February 1972
Gynecologist Charles
Poskanzer, greeting the assembly,
"Good afternoon, you lucky girls!"
Joyce Brothers presents a
guiz to find out "how well you
understand the opposite sex,"
(What I could never understand
is why anybbdy thinks the sexes
are opposite, Why not just say
next door, or down the street?
Opposite?)
Poskanzer again: "For most
newlyweds, birth control is only
a temporary measure,"
Dr. Brothers says that a
married couple must work to gain
a "we" feeling, a feeling that
it's "you and I (sic) against
the world." Tinat's "Phe most
important basis and cement for
marriage." Also, she doesn't
add, the most important basis and
cement for the nuclear over-
consumption unit is the "need" for
its own double-oven stove, washer-
dryer twins, trash compactor,
dual freezer-~fridge, multi~ track
stereo and color TV. Heaven
forbid we should learn to share,
Dr. Poskanzer, making it clear
how deeply aware he is of the
feelings of the woman as a person
in her own right, declares that
any woman who has’pain in intercourse
"becomes an unsatisfactory partner,"
(Too bad about those cramps,
lady, but you're a lousy lay.)
Coup d'etat delivered by
Joyce Brotnoers: In marrying, a
man says, "this is the woman I
love and am responsible for her
forever." Is that why the girls
are called lucky and the mean feel
trapped? The female aspect of
marriage in tlese terms is total
anaesthesia, How lucky can you
get?
Susan Kirkpatrick
Capital District Women
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WHAT'S BREMING ON CAPITOL HILL
Assembly Bill —A-8432 introduc-
ed by Mr. Passonnante
"An act to amend the executive
law, in relation to Outlawing
discrimination because of eS
orientation"
The term "sexual orientation"
means ‘the choice of sexual part—
, creed, | sex, or color would
tended to include "and sex-
val orientation". we should sup-
port our aPLAYRES and brothers
on this t
—_
P Bill A-9551 introduc-
ed by Mr. Gottfried
law, in relation to discrimination
by educational institutions by
reason of sex, marital status,
ving or not having children,
pregnancy, or sexual orientation."
This act would make it an
any ‘public or private high school
college, university, trainin
school or other educational insti-
tution to admit or refuse to admit,
to exclude from or assign to any
course of instruction or any
mgs eo neo in any athletic team
other program or activity Boi
ieee by reason of sex, mari
status.... This would mean an end
to shop for boYs and home-ec for
an ome 50 sports for boys
s for eee
we need ni ¢
Assembly bill A-8240 introduc-
ed by Tom Brown
An act to repeal sub-division
seven of section five hundred
seven and subdivision seven of
section six hundred sixty five of
the judiciary law, phe onibrs 3 to
granting to women exemptions from
ier
+ saps
wie: any ¢
os from ae i.e. "I'm
a wife" "JT xt etc. This
brea are located
Capitol Guide ote
‘An act to amend the executive
discriminatory practice for
bill would make exemptions from
jury duty more equal for men and
women.
comes s of these bills may be
obtained free of charge from the
assembly documents room ain the Cap-
itol. Request a bill by number. I
you don't know where the Documents
just ask at the
in the Lobby of
the capitol, State Street painetee-
Women On a Fixed Income
You gals on a fixed income
have really got it made, or have
so jh true you have a Ss giomraa
t of financial security, but
ie it enough to a0" thi with?
Have you tried to get ane ucation
lately if you are a young welfare
mother? If you are on a pension ox
on social security, — K spcth tried
“2 you are a welfare mother,
you are told that you may attend
a education classes, but not
ege. They claim they can't paj
ta that type of thing. Or you
may be told you are not colle
material, or you are too old. If
you are on a pension and enen if
you have education and skills, you
are told how much you can make,
(it you are lucky enough to get
an employer to hire you).
AS women, we need to ek.
for legislation that gives a_
welfare mother an equal right to
a “college education, and a woman
rer tbe, right i * oe dowry.
5.
KANSAS ABORTION LAWS REPEALED
Two sections of the Kansas
‘Abortion Law have been declared
unconstitutional by a three-judge
panel in the U. §. District court
in Kansas City, Kan. One of the
sections declared unconstitutional
required that abortions be performed
only in hospitals approved.by. the
goint Commission on Accreditation
of Hospitals. The other allowed
abortions only after approval by a
three-member panel of physicians.
The court said that the sections
were unconstitutional because
they violated the due process and
equal protection clauses of the
Fourteenth Amendment to the
Constitution.
-Source Hospital Week-
BABYSITTING CO-OP
Delmar women have formed a
"Maternal Lib Baby-sitting Co-op"
as an alternative to formal pre-
school program and as a solution
to their child care needs.
The 20 member Group rotate
turns in scheduling the month's
arrangements. The secretary tries
to make the best match based on.
location, age, and number of chil~
dren involved.
For example, Jane has two
children age 2 and 4, and a free
morning on a certain day. Alice
who has an appointment that morn-
ing takes her youngsters 3 and 5
to Jane's house. Jane now has two
hours of "credit" in her account...
Mary owes the Cos%p two hours.
This month's secretary also
gets one hour credit from each
member, a total of 20 hours she
can draw upen as she needs the
time.
Anyone interested in forming
such a group may call Jan Lilli-
bridge, 439-1969
facility.
BIRTH CONTROL CLINIC BLOCKED
Once again local efforts to es
lish a birth control clinic have be
stymied by the Right to Life Comn.
Wednesday, April 13, the Schenec-
tady city Zoning Board of Appeals,
after hearing complaints from comn-
ittee representatives, refused to
grant a special use permit for a ne
clinic for the Planned Parenthood
League of Schen. Inc. This action
follows the successful block by
Albany doctors and legislators of t
Pelham Medical Group Clinic in Jan.
| Planned Parenthood was told it
facility would not be in harmony wi
the rest of the neighborhood. Zoni
board member Louis Esposito acknow-
ledged that public pressure against
Planned Parenthood programs was a
major factor in the boards unanimou
decision to deny the request.
Only two of the numerous speak
ers, both affilliated with Planned
parenthood, spoke in favor of the
action. Where were the scores of
Capitol area women who have so
vocally demanded such a medical
Defeat for such efforts
will continue until collective effo
is continually and repeatedly used
to pressure city agencies to Suppor
birth control programs and other
Women's Issues.
The Zoning Board's comment the
the Clinic would be a potential cau
of traffic eongestion reveals the
thin legal basis for such an offici
denial. It is up to you to fight t
diatribes on the moral issue of
planned parenthood and abortion.
FIXED INCOME Cont'd
Wake up all you women on fixed
incomes! You are being shortchange
in education and jobs, and if you
don't work to change your status,
no one else will. Write your leg-
islators and tell-them how you feel
about these things. Then vote for
the ones who try to get things chan.
ged. Don't be satisfied with being
@ second class citizen. You can be
first class all the way!
6.
THE KEED FOR PRISON RB!
HOR |
Editor's Note; the follow
ing article was submitted to the
editor's of gpe akOut by a young
woman, recently released from a
New York State correctional facil*
ity. In accordance with her wish-
es , we are reprinting it without
her name.
Having recently been releas
ed from prison, it is certainly
refreshing to come into contact
lators via sealed and uncensored
letters. I should add that at no
time was anyone told exactly what:
all her rights were as an inmate
in a state correctional facility.
In fact, even the rules and regula-
tions booklet for our specific facil
ity had become non-existent for re-
visions had never been made to cover
changes.
It became obvious to me that
the facility's administration pre-
ferred to keep the prison populatior
with such concerned , involved womenat an absolulely uninformed, unaware
as I did at a meeting-party this
winter of Albany's various Women's
Liberation groups.
As a former inmate, I can say —
that it is virtually impossible
to work for prison reform or
education from within the confines
of such a. correctional facility.
Often I was left with only my a-
‘warenéss.of. the ‘problems: and: ‘no. °°.
real means of implementing any
change.
I did participate in a peace-
ful demonstration carried out inside
and directed against the prison's
poor medical facilities, that is,
an elderly physician, hospital rooms
that are kept locked all day, rooms
with no running water just a
porcelain pot for use as a toilet.
Ultimately, the demonstration
changed nothing in the medical sit-
uation nor did jt receive any public
notice. However, male guards bear-
ing riot sticks, tear gas and a
fire hose were sent to break up our
demonstration, a peaceful sit-in in
the recreation area of various
corridors after the scheduled lock-
up time of 10:00pm.
Subsequently, over a dozen of
us were subjected to punishment
that included either 21 days in seg-
regation (a double-door. locked room
without running water or toilet) or
‘loss of “job or change “of cell Yoca-
tion. In some cases, punishment
consisted of all three possibilities.
Although the demonstration had
no immediate effect on the medical
facilities, there suddenly appeared
on the corridor bulletin boards a
notice informing inmates of their
right to communicate with legis-
“a SReee opie — ets fess
and totally submissive level. The
average educational level of those
I was in contact with was about that
of a seventh grader. [t was rare
to find an inmate who actually sough
documented information about her
rights and when she did, she found
blockades placed in every direction,
The prison library, for example
which . contained: only a féw: outdated;
Penal Code and law books, was made
practically inaccessible. Regula-
tions regarding where and when the
books could be used were omenes
from day to day.
Of all the problems [I en-
countered, however, the most ser-
ious and most difficult to deal with
was apathy on the part of the sup-
erintendent. In the end no legisla-
tion can make such a person care,
and the women, since they have to
serve time, do it knowing that at
least if they become sick, they may
or may not receive medical treatment
When you're serving a term of 20
years to life, that knowledge means
a great deal.
IT can recount one instance, h
however, when a woman in her 20's
died of asthma. Since it happened
at night, there was no doctor on the
grounds (there is no full-time
physician); the nurse was not in
the building, and there was no emer-
gency oxygen equipment. The super-
intendent said that everything
possible had been done for the girl.
Cont'd Pg. 9 col.l
Nee eee ee eee eee ee ee ee __——eeee
VISIT TO STATE CAPITOL CONT'D.
II, The Abortion 3ill to reneal the
new law
We had been told that because of pressure
from the Right to Life people, and others,
the legislature might bring this issue un
for a vote, and we also had heard that there
was to be a large demonstration at the
Capitol on Monday, April 17, by the Birth-
right and Right to Life organizations.
Someone had been informed that a counter-
demonstration was being organized, and
we wanted to follow that up.
After visiting over 10 offices(C onstance
Cook's, Albert Blumenthal's, Duryea's,
Assemblyman Larry Lane's, the Women's Unit,
Senator Crawford's, Mary Ann Krupsak's,
Duryea's Counsel's, etc.) we discovered that
they knew little or nothina about either
bill. Also in the process of trying to
answer pir giestopms tjeu gave i! a great
deal of misinformation. We finally learned
that the possibility of the abortion bill
coming’ up for a vote was small. We never
learned who had started working on a
counter-demonstration for Monday.
After long hours of tramping through halls
and offices we learned that the Senate
would indeed have to vote on the ERA again,
and that the Assembly Bill, (A11619) had not
even come. up in Committee. The chief
sponsor, Duryea had still to send a request
to the Judiciary Committee to discuss the
ERA. After discussion in the Judiciary
Committee the bill would be sent to the
Rules Committee, headed by Duryea, and then
to the Assembly Floor. This last piece of
information was given to us by Duryea's
Counsel's Assistant. We wanted to know why
Duryea had not sent this request to the
Judiciary Committee, expecially since he
was a sponsor. The assistant Counsel assured
us that action would be taken early this
week and that a bill sponsored by so power-
ful a man as Duryea would get quick action
and positive action.
Our experience at the State Capitol did
make some things very clear to me.
1. The Women's Unit knows very little
about bills dealing with women's issues.
They were our first source of misinformation.
VISIT TO STATE
eqn e e e -
CAPITOL CONT'D
2. I aet a stronq feeling of the
powerlessness of the individual citizen
at the Capitol.
3. It is futile to do this kind
of action aqain unless we have more info.
to start with.
4. We need to have more experience
lobbving and more contacts at the State
Canitol.
5. Since we still can't be sure
that the information we finally received
was correct, we may have spent a lot of
time and asked a lot of questions for
nothing.
We urqe all of you to write to your State
Senators and Assemblymen, Sveaker Duryea
and especially to Senator Dalwin Niles,
the sponsor of the abortion repeal bill,
stating that you are in favor of retain-
ing the present abortion law and are
against repeal.
Phoebe Sheres .
Capital District Women
Albany County Women's
Political Caucus
ANNOUNCEMENTS Cont'd from Page 3
CAROL BURRIS: Equal Rights Amendment
Coordinator for NOW
SIDNEY ABBOT: Author of "Sapphe was a
Right on Woman"
MIRIAM GRACE KEIFFER: Psychology Prof.
Benalem College, Fordham Un; Articles
written on "Female Sexuality", "Sex-
Role Acquisition” ,
MAGORA KENNEDY: Lesbian Activist;
Minister; Mother of 5, Coordinator of
Chisholm Campaign in Conn. 16 work-
shops will be held from 1:00 to 3:45
covering such topics as “Can a hetero-
sexual relationship be a liberated one",
"Is Anatomy Destiny", "Rape", and “Monoga
Registration fee $3.00. Free child care
for preregistered. For information:
Maxine Greenbera
344 Brookside Drive
Fairfield, Conn. 06430
203-367-0301
OSITION PAPER ON EPA
The following is a statement to:
overnor Rockefeller, Speaker Duryea,
nad the 1972 Assembly
rom: The new York State Chapters of the
ational Organization for "Jomen and
ther Concerned Citizens
nthe: qual Pirhts Amendment
For almost 50 years the United
tates Congress studied a Constitutional
mendment which would assure equal richts
or women, In March of this year such
bill finally was passed,
As Concerned Citizens, we stronely
ree your ratification of the amendment.
ost important to consider in the amend-
ent passage will be the removal of the
nequities in our civil laws which affect
oth women and men alike,
The report of the President's Task
orce on Wjomen's Rights and Responsib-
lities, A Matter of Simple Justice,
tated "It is ironic that the basic
ights women seek through this amendment
re puaranteed all citizens under the
onstitution, The applicability of the
th and 14th Amendments in parallel
ases involving racial bias has been
epeatedly tested. and sustained, a
rocess which has taken years and has
ost millions of dollars. The Supreme
ourt, however, has thus far not accorded
1e protection of those amendments to
emale citizens..
> review laws and practices making
iscriminatory distinctions based on sex,
4ese include the practice of excluding
amen from State Universities, a law
2quiring longer prison sentences for
omen than for men for the same offence,
1d a law prohibiting women from working
3 bartenders (but not in the less
ijcrative jobs as waitresses in bars),
& the State level there are numerous
aws regulating marriave, guardianship,
spendents, property ownership, indep-
ident business ownership, dower rights,
14 domicile, which clearly discriminate
rainst women as autonomous, mature
srsons... A constitutional amendment
; needed to secure justice expeditiously
id to avoid the time, expense, uncert-
-nties, and practical difficulties of a
It has upheld or refused
POSITION PAP&R ON BRA cont'd,’
case-by-case procedure,"
Opponents of equal rights
often raise the question of
drafting women for military ser-
vice if such an amendment passes
Without enterins into a discussi
of the morality of war, we would
remind the American people of
recent history. During ‘orld wa
IT the House of Representatives
passed a bill to draft nurses,
an occupation sroup largely con-
posed of women. The Senate
Committee reported favorable on
the bill, but the war ended befo
there was an opportunity to full
implement the draft, Our pionee
history also saw women ably
protectins themselves and their
families in time of crisis. Thu
as an equal rishts amendment
it is not apt to change radicall
the status of women in this resp
At the time that the 19th
Amendment was passed, it was
expected that a general revision
of laws and practices would
follow, ending discrimination
atainst women, Reality has con-
tradicted that assumption. We
ask that you place New York Stat.
in the history books by its earl:
ratification of the Equal Rights
Amendment, This time is now!
ANNOUNCENENTS
31 May - All-day “lomen's Prorram:
"Women in a Changing World"
Unitarian Church, 1221 Wendell aA
Schenectady, N.Y. (374-4446)
9:30-10:00 Registration '
10:00-11:00 Welcome and Keynoter
11:00-12:00 Workshops
Nomen in Politics, Leader Ms. Xrvu
Woman as a Person, Working Woman,
Bertha Dicks, N.Y.State Dept. of
Labor, Vivienne Anderson, State
Dept of Bducation, Woman as Volur
teer,
1:30-2:00 Yrap up, Evening:Prorcra
repeated-7:00-9:30 Rabysitters
provided, 75¢ per hr. Transporta-
tion arranged,
¢
CAPITAL | DISTRICT. SIOIEN
_——— a
Canital Dis*ric’ Wonen was one of the first
Wonen's Liberation oroups to form in Albany
and is abou’ two vears old, The original
oreanization of twenty women jas now crown
to over seventy-five as more and ‘ore
women join us
We neet once every. week Since our .organi-
zation hos crown so big, we have split into
six oroups. Four of the groups are devoted
to consciousness raisinn; one of these is
always nade up of new women, ne oroup is
action oriented; it is actively lobbying
at the State Capitol on women's issues
every week, A new studv group will be
Formino next week to propare information
for a lecture on sex to b2 oiven at-the
Albany Medical College.
Every four weeks we all come tovuether at:
ane member's home for a business and social
meeting. There we fori new croups, an-
nounce new speaking enmageients and decide
who will speak at them, discuss any new
business or old, make announcenents, write
postcards to State “Legislators, have an
occasional speaker, drink wine and coffee,
eat cheese and 900d bread, and enjoy each
other's comnany. iomen interested in
Joinino, please call Susan’ Chelius, 462-
9769 for infornation. Oraanizations or
schools interested in havino women speak
to them abou! "Wonen's Libsra*%ion, please
contact our Speaker's Bureau - Fraya Katz-
Stoker, 495-2084, or Chris Root, 463-8135,
PRISON REFORM (Cont'd. )
een
And so to the women in Albany I say, Tnank
you, 311 of you, for bein’ nore concerned
than she is and I hone that in the near
future, neople like yourselves will re-
place “hose like the superintendent, who,
while informed of the problens, are apa-
thetic or even ve emently opposed to
desperately needed change.
" Rape is never having to say you're
sorry" «.- 4 Robin Morgan
Perspective on Wonen
Siena College
ApELL 26, ARTZ
MISS KRUPSAK TO SEEK SENATE SEAT
"The momentum for change is begun and it
is to this purpose that I pledge the con-
tinued dedication on my energies.,..,"
With these words Mary Anne krupsak,
Assemblywoman, 104th Assembly District,
announced her intention to seek the 44th
Senatorial District Seat being left vacan’
by Senator Dalwin Niles,
The 44th Senatorial District includes the
counties of Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery,
Schenectady and part of Saratoga,
Miss Krupsak says that her decision to
seek the Senate seat comes as a result of
the State reapportionment plan that dis-
solved her assembly district,
"T had to think deeply," she said,. "and
consult with many to reach a decision on
how I might best continue to work for the
people who, by their vote of confidence
in 1970, demonstrated their desire that
I carry on our fight for responsibility
in government,"
"If we are to reverse the course of fiscal]
irresponsibility of the past decade,"
Miss Krupsak noted, “away from monuments
and marble and into responsive action to
meet human needs within acceptable bud-
gets, the people must have confidence in
the Legislature",
"Confidence," she continued, "is some-
thing that will be earned only when the
people see the double standard of special
‘ privilege for highly placed political
Figures, in both the Legislature and the
Executive branch, end and snecial inte-
rests bow to the needs and rights of the
people,"
SPEAKOUT NEEDS YOU!!!
Organizational meeting for SPEAKOUT
May 17th, Everyone interested in work-
ing, and all current contributors, please
come to this meeting.
Address: 1903 Evva Drive, Guilderland
Please, call Dorothy Bellick about this.
X - ‘5
ie dala dal
LITERATURE COLLECTIVE
Re literature collective organ-
ized by NOW is taking on as one of
its actions, distribution of mater-
ials to schools and feminist meet-
ings within the greater Albany
area. We have a selection of health
education, history and legal pam-
phlets. The temporary home of the
Lit. Collective is at 9h Chestnut
Ste, Albany. We will be delighted
to bring our collection to meetings
No group too small, no place too
far. For more info. call Betsy
Berberian 766-80 or ann Borel
463-5195.
WOMEN'S FILM SERIES
There will be a Women's Film
series the week-end of July 1-15,
Details next month, Friday night
in Albany, Saturday night in Troy.
SPEAKOUT NEEDS workers, a type-
writer, messengers; whatever your
talents, we need youe We're hop-
ing someone will lend us a type-
writer,
CONTRIBUTORS for this month are
Judy Held Mille r; Miriam Klempner,
Fraya Katz-Stoker, Carole Biernacki,
Carol Ann Ordway, Mary Stoll,
Pnoebe Sheres, Sherry Sussman,
Barbro Wilson, Lara Klein, Dorothy
Bellick,.
Send your stories to Carol
Biernacki, and announcements to
our Calendar Woman, Mary Stoll.
* SUBSCRIPTION To spraKour °° °°
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TOWN “ie Se Sel TE leas ee ZLP --« -8.:5. € @
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RICE: €1.05 fist sec eu
MAIL TO: Carol Biernacki, 120 3rd,
ave, Renss, Ne Ye L21hh
Interested workers please call.
Dorothy Bellick, or attend the bs
organizational meeting on the llth
GROUP MEETING DATES
Schenectady Women's Liberation
meets 2nd Mon. Eve. of month at
YWCA-Schenec. Call Dorothea Peter-j
sen ~ 399-3802
Troy Women's Liberation meets Tuese
Evee, 7:30 pm Lounge of 5th Ave.
Church. call Doris Traschen .
283-6274
Saratoga Women, meet about twice a
monthe Contact Barbara Smith...
584-27h2.
Capital District Women- meet sev. ;
evese a week. Contact Susan
Chelius. . New Groups .« elt62-9769
Phoebe Sheres « « 462-905
N.O.W. meets twice a month, May
th and May lth . . contact. .
Eileen Kelly 38-5237
Feminists . . every Wed. evening
call Sherry Sussman . .372-l671
Caucus on Women's Rights at Suny
call Ruth Aronson. . 189-7355
Women's Liberation at SUNY call
Peg Nadler . . 457-06),
Albany Down Town Women call
Barbara Weiner . . 189-1729
Anyone interested in participating
in a afternoon consciousness-rais-
ing session, call Dorothy Bellick.
More next month 3} 4}
RETURN ADD,
1903 Evva Dr,
Schenec, N.Y,
12303
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VOL. I NO. V
ABORTION: TWH FIGHT HAS JUST BEGUN
After the frenzy of the abortion
fight, the time has come to review what
_ thrust so many women and groups into the
Capitol's halls as lobbyists. Many were
surprised by the urgency of the situation
which led net. enly to the proposal of a
new time limit for abortion but also to
the introduction and passage of the
Donovan-Crawford Bill which would have
repealed ail liberal abortion laws in.
N.Y. State. Fortunately, Rockefeller
vetoed this bill. His action, however,
has not deterred the Right-to-Life people
(with their curiously one-sided approach),
They have not slewed in their campaign
and are continuing to broadcast daily on
TV spots as well as talk with every
possible university, church, club, and
high school. :
It is important for us to start
fighting back immediately. One way is
for individuals to build a storehouse of
actual information to combat the biased,
misleading or inaccurate remarks of the
anti-abortion groups, It would be well
to also consider all other pertinent
arguments. For example, the Goodman-
Cook Contraception Law Repeal Bill -
(S.9603/A.10030) which would prevent
pregnancies not only has received Church
opposition but that of the commercial
pharmacists! lobbys. (The law would
make birth control supplies available
without prescription. )
Since only the medical profession
can determine the "justifiable need" for
an abortion, the option for late abor-
tiens must be kept open, The legislature
is not qualified to evaluate the need
for such measures. Their willingness to
reduce the time limit from 54 months to
16 weeks shows how uninformed they are,
Many pregnancies are not confirmed until
the 12 week period, such as those of the
very young, women who thought they were
in menopause, women with menstrual
irregularities, and those among the
ignorant who don't understand what is
happening to them. Furthermore,
defective embryos are not diagnosed
until the 18th to 20th week.
N.Y. abortion law has reduced
infant mortality 50%, reduced out-of-
wedlock births 20%, reduced hospital .
admissions for mutilations by criminal
abortionists 59%.
* What we need is not return to
antiquated abortion laws but health
counseling services such as the one in
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and contra-
ception laws that will prevent unwanted
pregnancies, the snowballing spread of
venereal disease and its expensive
treatment (paid for often by tax dollars
better spent on medical research or
year-round playgrounds for our children).
From July 1970 - June 1971 there
were about 43,000 medically safe
abortions in Upper New York State.
Most of these women would have had one
even if they were illegal. A good many
would have been maimed physically or
mentally; some would have died. There
is a right to life and women have it.
Carol Biernacki
NOW
is Dus
WOMEN'S LIBERATION AND THE LOCAL PUBLIC
LIBRARY
Most women in Women's Liberation
groups buy their literature i.e. from
literature tables at conferences and
meetings,. directly from the publishers
or. the local bookstore.. They then swap
with eachother to get new titles, for-
getting that the local public library
has an obligation to serve everyone,
Most public libraries have a stated
or unstated policy of buying according
to public demands. If you want to read
Woman's Estate, go to their card catalog
to see if the library has it. If they
don't own it, request it. The same is
true for magazines,
I urge all of you to go to your
local library tomorrow. Request the
title Women: A Journal of Liberation,
Also request all books about the movement
which interest you. If a copy of a book
is in the library and is out of circula-
tion, ask to be placed on the reserve
list. If enough people are on the
reserve list, many libraries will order
second or third copies.
Women and men pay taxes. Taxes
support libraries. Let's make sure that
some of our tax money goes to support
"our" literature and our needs,
A second point is that we must not
hoard "our literature", By swapping
copies among ourselves, women outside
the movement will never know that we
exist or why we exist. Even men could
benefit by reading and gaining a better
understanding of us through our litera-
ture.
For small libraries with small
budgets, you might even want to donate
your used copy of a title. Never let
lack of money become a "censorship"
type weapon. Women's literature belongs
in the Public Library; not just in the
hands of movement women. There is still
power in the printed work. Remember
there is much our few publications must
combat such as Good Housekeeping
magazine and a host of other books and
journals that would define and supposedly:
speak to and for all women.
Chris Root
Capital District
Women
ED.'s NOTE: Here are a few good books
to start requesting:
The Dialectic of Sex, The Case for
Feminist Revolution by Shulamith
Firestone
»
Up From the Pedestal, Selected Writings
in the History of American Feminism
by Aileen S. Kraditor
Aphra, Feminist Literary Quarterly
Box 273 Village Sta., N.Y., N.Y. 10014
Love Between Women by Charlotte Wolff,
M.D. St. Martin's Press, New York 1971
Our Bodies Our Selves, A course by and
for women, New England Free Press,
791 Tremont St. Boston, Mass. 02118
(Soon to be in hardback by Simon &
Shuster )
The Baby Trap, by Ellen Peck. Bernard
Geis Associates, 1971.
Feminism: The Essential Historical
Writings by Miriam Schneir, Random
House, 1972.
After Nora Slammed the Door by Eve
Merriam, World Publishing Co., 1962.
oan
S. 9748 A.11619
SENATE~ASSEMBLY
March 7, 1972
IN SENATE ~ Introduced by Messrs. BRYDGES, ZARETZKI - read twice and ordered
printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on
Judiciary |
IN ASSEMBLY - Introduced by Mr, DURYEA = Multi-Sponsored by Mr, STEINGUT,
Mrs. C.E. COOK - read once and referred to the Committee on Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY
OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
ratifying the proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States
relating to discrimination on account cof sex
Whereas, At the second session co the ninety~second Congress it was resolved
by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in
Congress Assembled (two-thirds of each house concurring therein), that the
following article be proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United
States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as a part of the said
Constitution when ratified by the Legislatures of three-fourths of the several
states within seven years from the date of its submission by the Congress, viz:
"ARTICLE-
Section 1. Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or
abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.
Section 2. The Congress shall have the
power to enforce, by appropriate
legislation, the provisions of this article,
Section 3. This amendment shall take effect two years after the date
of ratification,"
Now, therefore be it Resolved, That the Legislature of the State of
New York does hereby ratify the above recited proposed amendment to the
Constitution of the United States; and be it further Resolved, That the
Secretary of State be requested to transmit a certified copy of this
concurrent resolution to the Administrator of General Services of the
United States of America. .
maifgee
LETTERS TO SPEAKOUT
May 4, 1972
Phoebe,
Your statement in the April 1972
edition of Speakout remarking that "the
Women's Unit knows very little about bills
dealing with women's issues'is shocking
to MeCe
You point out...that on April 17th
you received the same information from
legislators Cook, Krupsak, Lane, Duryea,.-
and Blumenthal as you reeived from the
Women's Unit. The reason is obvious.
The status of bills not only change
from day to day, but from hour to hour
on a given day, and information given
any office can become rapidly outdated
necessitating rama he. on behalf of
lobbyists. — -
Throughout the session, the Women's
Unit has made available to all women,
a listing of bills of specific interest,
and has cooperated with all women's
groups in ascertaining current status.
I trust that equal space will be
given to this statement ih the nex
issue of Speakout.,
Sincerely,
Virginia A. Cairns
Associate Director
Women's Unit
Office of the Secretary
to the Governor |
WITH DEEP REGRET
Amy Chelius, daughter of Susan
Chelius, member of Capital District
Women, died May 10, 1972 of Reye's
Syndrome, a rare disease.
For those interested in donating
toward research into causes and cures
of Reye's Syndrome, please forward
donations in the name of Amy Chelius
to Albany Infectious Disease Unit,
Reye's Syndrome, Albany Medical Center.
Donations may also be sent to the |.
Albany Welfare Rights Day Care Center.
CATHERINE BODDIE VISITS CAPITAL DISTRICT.
WOMEN
On Monday, May 1, Catherine Boddie,
Director of the Albany Welfare Rights
Day Care Center and long time Welfare
Rights Activist presented a film and
talk on the Center to Capital District
Women. She was accompanied by Marilyn
Berger, attorney for the Welfare
Rights Organization.
Last year the day care center was
approved and funded by N.Y, State. It
was ready to open when Albany County
refused to release the organization's
funds. . The County disapproved of the
appointment of Mrs. Boddie as director
and has demanded her resignation. The
day care center took the case to the
courts.
For sometime now the center has been
struggling to keep open (operating costs
are $1,600 per morith). While the court
case has dragged on they have been ex-
isting on donations and money raised by
Mrs. Boddie and staff members. However,
Ms. Berger is optimistic about a favor-
able decision to the case.
There are presently 20 children at
the center whith is located at 19
Trinity Place. The children range from
ages 3=5. They arrive around 7:30 a.m.
and leave by 5:00 p.m.. They are given
breakfast, lunch, an afternoon snack,
plus a nap, The staff consists of 7 men
and women plus volunteers. Mrs. Boddie
stressed the need for more volunteers on
a permanent basis so the children could
get to know them well and feel at ease
with them.
The program at the center is set up
as an extension of the home. The parents
- are encouraged to participate actively
and to feel a part of the center, At
first parent interest was-low. Now they
are closely involved with all aspects of
the center. They have raised $600,
worked as volunteers and now feel that
the continuing of the center affects
them as well as their children,
Mrs. Boddie stated that all the
activities have a learning context. The
film showed the children and the staff
reading, singing, dancing, and playing
outdoors. The center does not permit
hitting of children or yelling at them.
Instead, if a child is upset, a staff
Cont. Col. 1 Page 5
wolfe
CATHERINE BODDIE'S VISIT Cont'd,
' member will take him aside and talk
quietly to him.
the need for more staff and volunteers
by saying that the children have many
problems and that as poor children a
great many of their problems are built-in,
As long as the County refuses to
release their funds the Albany Welfare
Rights Day Care Center is threatened by
bankruptcy.
books, clothing, food and furniture,
especially round tables and a dishwasher,
Books are requested to be of a non-role
playing nature. Mrs, Boddie extended an
invitation for all to come and visit the
center (appointments are suggested and
mornings are preferable). It is important
to support this excellent organization
in every way we can, so that a day care
center organized and run by welfare
mothers does not have to close its doors.
Phoebe Sheres
Capital District Women
Albany County. Women's
Political Caucus
ERA OPPONENTS DENOUNCED
The passage of the ERA by the N.Y.
State Legislature received little notice
by the general public or the local media,
In fact the Knickerbocker News with its
usual attention to noteworthy news buried
the story several pages inside.
used a wire story as its coverage, It
seems our local press deemed the ERA
totally unfit for their personal coverage.
While the media reacted predictably,
other members of the anti-women forces
had also made their negative attitudes
felt. I am referring to the 23 assembly-
men and 3 senators who voted against the
ERA, While this number may seem small it
is nonetheless astonishing that such a
group of men can still ignore or
deliberately oppose the rights of their
female constituents.
Little mention has been made of who
these men are, So they may receive their
just political desserts, we include their
names at the end of this article. Do
with them as is just. Work for their
defeat in the next election,
Cont'd, Col. 1, Page 6
Mr. Boddie again stressed
The center needs money, toys,
One paper
PRO-ABORTION LOBBYIST SPEAKSOUT
May 3, 1972
This week I spent two days at the
Capitol lobbying in favor of the present
liberal abortion laws. On Monday, I
brought my youngest sons with me, First
we went with a group of about 50 women
to the Senate Chamber Gallery, I had
never been there before and was sur-~
prised to see the solid glass wall sep-
arating us from our lawmakers, separating
us so totally that they were unaware of
our presence. My four year old asked if
we were at the movies because what was
happening in the chamber below seemed
so unreal.
While a number of our women stormed
the Senate below, some of us spoke with
assemblymen as we did the following day.
This was a totally new experience for
me, so Monday I only listened and gave
moral support by my presence, but
Tuesday, I talked to an assemblyman.
Although he has great concern for any
and all fetuses (including deformed
ones which he informed could not be
detected before birth with more than
50/50 probability), I could not get him
to express concern for or even a¢cknow-
ledge the women being maimed or killed
by illegal abortions. Many of us spoke
to him on this aspect of the question
without having any apparent effect.
By the time I left Tuesday, I was
frustrated and frightened that our lives
are being controlled by men who will not
acknowledge abortion laws unconstitu-
tional, After being unable to get him
to be concerned about the women who
would be hurt in the meantime and after
listening to medieval arguments about
responsibility before conception and
assuming the consequences of the sex
act (consequences which no man has to
consider) I hesitate to conjecture what
his opinions on other vital issues would
be.
These few days at the Capitol have
been such a consciousness-raising ex-
perience for me that I can only urge
all women to become more aware and more
involved in this and other political
issues. Also we must start working to-
wards getting more women into public
offices so women's issues will have a
clear and loud voice,
Lara Kline
Capital District
Women
6
ERA OPPONENTS LISTED — 3 LOBBYING CONT -
ert
Assembly -- Battista-R, Brown (R.A,) 7). Know chairwomen or men of
Re, Burrows-R, Cook-R., Crawford= committees.» Remember, if you can't
Re, DiCarlo-R., Esposito-R,Flack-R get your bill out of committee to
Gallagher-R., Greco-D, Griffin-D, the floor, youtre no place. Seek
Hardt-R., Hausbeck-R, Hogan-R, out committee aides who may have
Jerabek-R., Kelly-R, Kinsella-R, a more bi-partisan view to share
Leasure-R, Lis-R, Marshall-R, Masonwith you.
-R, McFarland-R, Ryan-R, Tills-R, 8) Be courteous. Don't threaten
Williams-R. Senate -- Griffin-D, or belittle your legislator or any-
Niles-R., Schermerhorn-R. one else. Thank him or her for
past support of your bills.
Carol Biernacki 9). Keep in mind that Republicans
NOW control the state; therefore, if a
‘ae bb $to] bill is sponsored by a Democrat it
ie a " oe ying oe pressor i doesn't have a good chance at pass-
ee | ie An e Conversely, if it is spon-
Having spent most of Thursday at age pe
the Capitol trying to trace the sored by the majority leadership
whereabouts of Assembly Bill ALL619P ET RNee should aie bey difficult.
in support of the Equal Rights ‘ 10). If you don't find your leg-
Amendment, we thought perhaps oth- Slator in, spend time talking with
ers like ourselves might use a his or her counsel or secretarye
brief guide to lobbying at the They can be very helpful. Beware
capitol. A few guidelines from a Of the legislative interns, for
they may not have all the facts.
talk by Resgin Adams at the April 3
18 NOW meeting follows: 11). After bills have passed,
1). Obtain copies of bills ana uring the 30 day bill signing
1 docu- Period, write, wire, or visit the
note Soci: ake wee eon aeion Governor's office to urge passage
bill numbers, sponsors’ names and OCF Veto.
committee bill is assigned to. Tou Merrill
2). Mention the group you repre- ee ‘
sent and give a little background i ta ‘a
on it. SEX BIAS IN SCHOOLS PROHIBITED
3). Seek out the person for ad- |
vice whose information you believe Effective Sept 1, discrimination
most reliable; e.g. Sherry Carr because of sex in the state's pub-
in Connie Cook's office, etce tic and elementary schools will be
lj). Lobby pur own assemblyperson prohibited by law. The new law
or senator as that is where you Will also guarentee that male and
can be most effective. females can play on the same team.
5). Have a profile of your own The new law says: "No person
legislator's district. Be aware shall be refused admission into or
of the other groups pressuring. be excluded from any course of
Be aware of the issues your legis- instruction offered in the state
lator is sensitive to. public and high school systems by
6). Be well informed. Know the reason of that person's sex. No
answers to these questions regard= person shall be disqualified from
ing your bill: State public and high school and
a. Who will the bill affect? athletic teams by reason of that
be How will it affect individ- person's sex, except pursuant to
uals? ; regulations promulgated by the state
c. How much will it cost? commissioner of education." (Edward
d. What will happen if it passes B. Nyquist).
or does not pass? The bill was sponsored by Senator
Ohrenstein.
Cont. Next Col.
, "PROj-ABORTION ORGANIZATIONS _—: =
The following state and national NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN
organizations were among those N. Y. CIVIL LIBERTIES. UNION
opposed to any change in the currenta~aMER. CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
New York State Abortion Law. NEW YORK URBAN COALITION
WORKMEN'S CIRCLE, N. Y. DIV.
| EPISCOPAL «CHURCHNOMER OF N. Y's NEW YORK ZERO POPULATION GROWTH
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
FEDERATION
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST ASSOCIATION
UNITED PRES. CHURCH OF USA NEW YORKERS FOR ABORTION LAW REPEAL
YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTTAN assocraTion “@T+ ASSOC. FOR REPEAL OF ABORTION
LAWS
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
AMERICAN JEWISH CONGRESS, MET. NAT. CLERGY CONSULTATION SERVICE
COUNCIL ON ABORTION
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AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE, Ne Y N. ¥. STATE WOMEN'S POLITICAL
CAUCUS
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BINAT BIRTeH wos N. Y. WOMEN'S BAR ASSOCIATION
NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL OF CHURCHER N. Y. STATE NEW DEMOCRATIC COAL...
NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL OF CHURCHES Any facts or figures cm be ob-«
NEW YORK SOCIETY FOR ETHICAL CULTUREtained from:
N.Y. FEDERATION OF REFORM SYNAGOG~ NYLAR-New Yorkers for Abortion Law
UES Repeal (Box 240, New York City
NAT. COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN 1002}, )
EDERATION OF JEWISH PHILANTHROPIES
paoee cnr ae OF SOT aaa acer WONAAC-Women's National Abortion
Action Coalition (917 15th
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AGENCIES Street, N.W., Suite 502,
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PHYSICIANS' FORUM
AMERICAN ASSOC. ‘OF PLANNED PaRENT- “ow York Clty Health Services Ad-
HOOD PHYSICIANS
NATIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS
_ AND GYNECOLIGISTS , ,
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na sd eung we 2325 Oak Ste, Berkeley, Calif.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS 84. GROUP MEETING DATES ve
Schenec. Women's Lib. meets 2nd Mon, -
COMING SOON: NWPC vs WPC, INC; Evee of month at YWCA-Sahenec,.
THE WOMEN'S UNIT: WOMEN IN RELIG= Call Dorothea Peterson - 399~ 3802
ION, EDUCATION AND STEREOTYPING; ; :
MOTH ERHOOD, THE MYTH AND REALITIES. Troy Women's Lib. meets Tues. Eve.
Women wishing to submit articles on /+30 pm Lounge of 5th ave. Pres.
the above topics please send them Church, between Grand & Fulton
tos: Stse - call Doris Traschen 283-627
ion MEA ee Saratoga Women, meet about twice
Rensselaer, N. Ye L21by eB o7k > Contact Barbara Smith
STARTING JULY 1, SUBSCRIPTION RATES oa
ital Distri a eV.
will be raised to $3.00. Anyone ie MMe nee ee
6vese &@ Week. Contact Susan
Chelius -- ~“Oce
$1.25 who wishes to send the diff. o* FoaGn sheves 2ahGdciess
So. Mailing costs are beyond expec-N+Q+We meets twice a month, June l,
tation. Donations to our general 8d June 5° e « contact Hileen
expense fund (typewriter repair, Kelly 38-5237
Paper, etc.) aré urgently needed, FEMINISTS meet every Wed. Eve. call
Those on the mailing list who have Sherry Sussman 372-1671
not paid will no longer receive a Caucus on Women's Rights at Suny
free copy. | . call Ruth Aronson 89-7365
JUNE 3-l, OLDER WOMEN'S LIBERATION Women's Liberation at SUNY call
Conference Weekend - Marymount Man. Peg Nadler 57-1061, |
College, 221 E. 7lst St, N.Y.C,
lbeany Down Town Women call
Keynoters: Bella Abzug, Elizabeth A
Janeway, Ti-Grace Atkinson, Dorothy Barbara Weiner 189-1729
Tennov, Barbara Seaman will open JUNE 20 NOW MEETING - PUBLIC
the conferences Workshops include: INVITED, speaker to be announced,
Changing Legal Rights for Older Madison Ave. Presbyterian Church,
Women, Economic Survival, Menopause 820 Madison Ave, Albeny 8 pm.
& Sexuality, Divorce. Send regis. 8
to: Older Women's Liberation, 505 been 7, 0 pm Guilderland Area Cons.
LaGuardia Pla ce, Apt. 26B, N.y., aising Group. spsikorea “b¥-NOW
N.Y.¢...10012 7 sot add. 1903 Evva Dr, Schenece Tele
, 355-870);
JUNE 6 = Albany-Schenectady County ~
Women's ‘Political Caucus Meeting RETURN ADDe
8:00 pem. Unitarian Society, 9 Rita Court
Washington Ave. and Robin Sts, Delmar, Ne Y.
Albany 3 1205
JUNE 5 CAPITAL DISTRICT WOMEN -
BUSINESS MEETING. New people invit-
ed ° Home of Gloria DeSole, 29-S
Manning Blvd, Albany
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A Feminist Newsletter
VOL. I NO. VI
July-August 1972
MOVE OVER DORIS DAY
Hurrah! The Albany Area is going to
have a Women's Film Festival and the
local NOW Chapter is the party to thank.
Albany is long overdue for the really
vital exposure to the great feminist
films that are being made today. Capital
area women should come out in force to
make this a really suecessful first,
““ Films include Barbara Loden's "Wanda"
winner of a recent Venice Film Festival
award, "The 5th Street Women's Building
Film", and "Making Out", a short-short
funny film.
"Wanda".:is nationally acclaimed
_and has even been described as brilliant
. by such sexist magazines as Newsweek. The
movie is a feature-length film of a
woman's attempt to breakout of her house-
wife's role (sound familiar?), Barbara
Loden has produced a sensitive and beauti-
ful account of the real "fate-worse-than-
death", "The 5th Stréet Women's Building
Film" is ‘a’movement film by Jane Lowrie
about the dramatic take-over of an
abandoned building in N.Y.C. by revolu-
tionary women.
There will be two performances each
evening of the July 21-22 weekend, one at
7:00 p.m. and one at 9:30, Friday at
St. Roses's auditorium, 985 Madison Ave,
Albany; Saturday at the Rensselaer Chapel
and Cultural Center, 2125 Burdett, RPI,
Troy.
Donation to benefit NOW: $2.50,
students $1.50. Tickets available at
door, for reservations or advance tickets
call 463-5195 or 355-8704. Child care
available, advance notification desirable,
SENATOR BUCKLEY ON THE ERA
Senator Buckley's views on the Equal
Rights Amendment, paraphrased from the
Congressional Record, March 22, 1972,
follow: (Buckley voted against ERA)
Citizen - "Deferment policies might
provide that one, but not both, of the
parents would be deferred. For ex-
ample, whichever parent was called
first might be eligible for service.
The remaining parent, male or female,
would be deferred."
Buckley - "This despite the fact that
the mother in our country usually has
the primary, direct responsibility for
the care and upbringing of children.
Women would be as subject to combat
duty as men,"
Yale Law Journal - "It is important _ to
remember that all combat is dangerous
degrading and dehumanizing."
Buckley - "If this be so, then why is it
wrong for our society as a whole, men
and women alike, to conclude that it
is to our social benefit to see to it
that that parent who is most closely
associated with the upbringing and
training of the next generation is
spared that "degrading and dehumani-
zing" experience?"
This is just one of many illogi-
cal conclusions in his speech on the
ERA, March 22, 1972. I urge all women |
to write to Senator Buckley on the ERA
so that they can receive a free copy of
vhis speech from the Congressional Record.
it is the kind of speech which may lead
"reasonable" people to believe he should
not be a Senator,
Chris Root
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WE MAY TRY LANDSCAPING NEXT...
Armed with scythes, rake, a lawn-
mower, rope, hammers, and other such
'masculine" items, sisters from Capital
District Women cleaned up the playground
at the Welfare Rights Day Care Center on
Trinity Place in Albany. About the size
of a small backyard, the playground was
covered with long grass and clumps of a
variety of weeds,
After trimming the grass, an old
sanciox, too laden with splinters to be
use. ..7., was removed, A new one will be
com, -; soon, The only other play equip-
mer. was a swing with room enough to
accommodate three tires on ropes. We
hung the tire-swings and painted the
frame,
Another idea about the playground -
-still a bit in the dream stages ~ is to
use the one adjacent brick wall to the
playground - for a huge mural with car-
toon critters painted on by a woman with
the skills to paint and climb a ladder at
the same time. Lara Kline has offered to
do this, but needs some help - even some-
one to steady the ladder would be
appreciated. Also, in relation to the
mural, we thought of leaving some space
at the bottom for the children from the
center to paint whatever they would like,
The women coordinating this effort
are Carol Ann Ordway, Nancy Viells,
Dorothy Merwin and Mimi Sternberg. They
would be happy to receive further sug-
gestions and workers for the playground
project. Also financial contributions
would be helpful to purchase things like:
Paint for the mural, sand,
other outdoor items for the play-
ground, i.e. things to crawl in, out
CHILDREN'S BOOKS ON SEX ,
These are the best of the lot as
proclaimed by the library staff of the
Bay Area Reference Center, a very to-
gether group of librarians who see
children as people,
Follett Family Life Education Program;
Meeks, Esther K. How New Life Begins.
Follett, 1969. $4.50 Ages 4-7.
The concepts of living and non-living
plants and animals, like producing, the
need for parents to care for young.
May, Julian. How We Are Born, Follett,
1969. $3.50 Ages 812.
Simple, clear genetics lesson, descrip-
tion of the growth of the embryo and
fetus, birth. ‘'ritten directly to the
child reader, Excellent drawings.
May, Julian, Man and Woman, Follett,
1969, $3.50 Ages 8-12,
Good, clear exposition. Photographs of
naked children and statues of naked
adults, Discussion of intercourse,
adoption, family, love, sharing, growing
up.
Meeks, Esther K, Families Live Together.
Follett, 1969, $3.50.
This series is lavishly illustrated with
excellent photographs, and could probably
be used to answer most of the questions
of the pre-teen,
Shay, Arthur. How A Family Grows. Reilly
and Lee, 1968 $4.95. Ages 7-12,
A complete sex education book in the
framework of a story about a large family
having another baby.
Andry, Andrew. How Babies Are Made,
Time-Life, 1968 $3.95. Ages 3-6,
and around, climb, peek through, etc.Marvelous paper sculpture illustrations
show how babies are made. The animal
If you have money, time, or suggest- world is used for graphic description;
ions contact Mimi Sternberg (482-2127),
Dorothy Merwin
Capital District Women
ED'S. NOTE: For the Welfare Rights Day
Care Center: Clot is needed for 2
year olds and up. Just take it to the
the human couple is covered by a blanket.
Short captions to pictures and no coyness
or evasion,
Buy these books for yourself, your
children, your relatives, and your friends.
Or, better yet, request that they be
ordered by the Children's Room of your
Center on Trinity Place (off Madison Ave. )local Public Library,
The phone number is 449-5155.
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HOT FLASHES
Item - The Essex County NOW CHAPTER may be a first for them so write them
NEWS of South Orange, N.J. reports in
its June issue that NOW has filed a com-
plaint with the New Jersey Division of
Civil Rights against the prohibition of
girls on Little League teams. The com-
plaint is based on the public accommoda-
tions section of New Jersey's law against
discrimination as many Little League
teams use public parks and playing fields.
Item — Here is the abortion repeal
vote of Albany Area Legislators as
published in the Times Union, May 21,1972.
Senate: Langley (R-40)-yes;Hudson (R-39)
yes;Niles (R-41)-no; Stafford (R=-42) yes;
Rolinson (R-38) yes; |
Assembly:. Field (R-103) yes; Brown
(D-102) yes; Kelleher (R-101) yes;
Krupsak (D-104) no; Wemple (R~105) no;
Corbett (R-107) yes; Harris (R-109) yes;
Mason (R-113) yes; Bell (R-99) yes;
Droms (R-106) yes; Haley (D-110) yes;
Lane (R-100) no; Ryan (R-108) yes.
Item ~ Following Albany Medical
College's announcement of a six week
course on human sexuality, ten Capital
District Women including Linda Sternberg,
Linda Kincaid, Gloria DeSole, Susan -
Gutbezahl, Carol Ann Ordway, Fraya Katz~
Stoker, Sidney Pierce and Debbie Smith,
presented a well organized feminist view
of sexuality. Topics included rape,
conditioning for sex roles, sexual :
morality, the medical profession as
exploiters, and the Doctor-Female
patient relationship, Katz-Stoker pre-
sented a vision of the future when a
healthy female psyche shall prevail.
She noted that the time has come for
Women to feel good about being Women,
ED'S, NOTE: HURRAH! The May 30th
Knickerbocker News article on this
omitted reference of the marital status
of participants almost to a Woman. This
and encourage the paper to continue
this policy.
Item - In early March Sherry Carr,
aide to Assemblywoman Constance Cook
introduced a bill A 9987 which would ©
have amended the education law so that
one mortality table would have been
used by the N.Y. State Teacher Retire-
ment System. The bill and its con-
panion, Senate Bill S8558 was killed
in the Education Committee.
This act would have equalized
state teachers'pensions. At present,
different mortality tables are used
for each sex. (Women live longer than
men and will get the same or more money
eventually!) Under the principle of
equal pay for equal work set forth in
the 1964 Civil Rights Act it is equit-
ible that all benefits of employment be
not discriminatory.
The members of the Education
Committee are: Senators Laverne,
Chairmen; Donovan, Dunne, Gioffre,
Giuffreda, B.C. Smith, Stafford, Knorr,
Bronston, Goldin, Powers, LaFalce,
Write to them at the capital and
demand to know why this bill was killed.
item - For those of you who are
curious about our headline, Speakout .
feels that "Hot Flashes" is much more
appropriate for a column dealing with
news items of major interest to Women
than it is suitable as a euphemism
for various changes in a Woman's
body. The myths about our bodies are
perpetuated ‘by such seemingly mild,
and unoffensive euphemisms. ('My
friend" is another major offender. )
These terms are as derogatory to
Women as are the terms "broad", "the
girls", and "cunt", Respect yourself!
You deserve it.
wie
WOMEN'S POLITICAL CAUCUS, INC.
New York New Jersey, Connecticut
The WPC, Inc. is a non-partisan
organization whose purpose is to mobilize
women of all political opinions and
parties to participate actively and most
importantly to gain real power in poli-
tics and government. It would upgrade
women's roles from political housekeeping
to decision making. It is determined to
elect a just proportion of women delegates
to party conventions and to have an equal
number of women candidates on slates at
all levels. The organization will demand
appointment of qualified women to impor~
tant offices, but it will be highly sel-
ective in giving support to women. It
will not be bound to support a woman just
because she is a woman.
The WPC, Inc. includes women from a
wide range of backgrounds, civic, labor
and service groups, political, students,
workers, housewives, and professionéls.
Members include women with major political
party affiliations and women with no such
affiliations. Jt wants the support of
young women (18-21), and it intends to
insure that minority group women ares
represented. WPC, Inc. also intends to
get the support of enlightened men. It
is not a feminist movement, but a human
movement,
WPC, Inc. condemns all forms of dis-
crimination because of race, sex-or re=~
ligion. It would influence priorities of
our government away from war and violence
and toward solving human problems in
society, and it would help to insure that
the legislative demands of women are met.
WPC, Inc. plans to be active at
every political level. It will:
1. Develop grass roots support for des-
erving women candidates,
2. Organize local workshops on political
action.
3. Provide instruction and information
on all political techniques.
4. Support and coordinate state and re-
gional groups and furnish technical
assistance for qualified women candidates.
The WwPC, Inc. headed by Roslyn
Willett, took part in a conference in
Albany on Nov. 13-14, 1971 and held a
successful Candidates and Delegates
Workshop on March 25-26, 1972 at
Milbrook, N.Y. It encourages affilia-
tion of local groups.
NATIONAL WOMEN'S POLITICAL CAUCUS
The National Women's Political
Caucus was organized in July, 1971 after -
the WPC, Inc. came into existence, It's
purpose is to reach out to women across
the country and -
1. To mobilize them for action against
sexism, racism, war and poverty.
2. To rally local and national support
for campaigns of women candidates who are
ready to fight for the rights and needs
of women, and of all under-represented
groups.
3. To train women to organize caucuses
on a state and local level.
4. To cross party lines and work outside
formal political parties, if necessary,
in support of such candidates.
5. To reform party structure to assure
all women of an equal voice in decision
making, and selection of candidates.
6. To register new women voters and en-
courage women to vote for women's issues.
7. To raise these issues in elections
and publicize the records on such issues
of all male and female candidates.
8, To support only those candidates,
male or female who support women's issues
and employ women in decision-making posi-
tions in their campaigns.
9. To select women that actually rep-
resent women - not just echo the un-
acceptable views of men.
10. To draft and support legislation to
meet the needs of women.
In a Black Caucus Report on racism
the NWPC resolved to condemn all forms of
racism and has stated it will not support
any women whose statements and actions
indicate she is racist, All candidates
supported by the NWPC must commit them-
selves to combatting racism.
The NWPC is not a membership organ-
ization at the national level. Supporters
can voluntarily pledge financial aid.
State and city groups can determine their
own form of organizations and support.
The NWPC held a conference in
Albany on March 4-5, 1972. It encour-
ages the affiliation of local groups and
has many well-known women working on its
National Policy Council, including Bella
Abzug, Betty Friedan, Shirley Chisholn,
and Gloria Steinem.
aa
NEW YORK STATE BIRTH CONTROL LAW as of 4/30/72
al act" to be "justifiable" if she
SHE CONTRACEPTION LAW believes that it is being "commit.
od sag ted" by a licensed physician who
te ec ee pee ccenay believes that it is
Any person to sell or distribute necessary to preserve her life, or
any instrument or article, or any Who acts within the first 2h floeks
recipe, drug or medicine for the of her pregnancy.
prevention of conception to a minor § 125.15(2): Defines "manslaughter
under the age of sixteen years; the in the second degree" to include
Sale or distribution of such to a performance of a non-" justifiable"
person other than a minor under the abortion which results in a woman's
age of sixteen years is authorized death,
only by a licensed pharmacist but 125.20(3): Defines "manslaughter
the advertisement or display of in the first degree" to includ
Said articles, within or without the & et a
r "
premises of such pharmacy is hereby formance "upon a female pregnant
: for more than 25 weeks" of a non-
!
prohibited, "justifiable" abortion which cau-
The ABORTION Lew Ses her death,
is much too long to reproduce in S 125.40: Defines the crime of
its entirety here, but this is a abortion in the second degree" as
summary: the commission of a non-"justifiable
abortional act,
Penal Law
S 125.45: Defines crime of "abor-
S 125.00: Defines "homicide" to ; : .
include "conduct which causes the tion in the first degree" as the
L commission "upon a female pregnant
“— Pee Se Aa ° for more than twenty-four done
under cireumstances constituting . of non-"' 4 1"
abortion in the first degree or ok. Wevitiable.” abortional
b : ."
self-abortion in the first degree S 125.50: Defines crime of "self.
S 125.05(2): Defines "abortional abortion in the second degree" to
act" as one "committed upon or with cover a "female (who), being preg-
s commits or submits to an
abortional act upon her t
self, whether she is pregnant or is not "iustifiable .™ self" that
S 125.55: Defines crime of TpoTy.
body or by the administering, taking bortion in the first degree" o
or prescription of drug or in any cover a "female (who); bed
other manner, with intent to cause nant for more th ’ pre preg-
a miscarriage of such female," mits or submits i. a 05 ate
S 125405(3): posinge abortional act" that is not "justifiable,"
act as "justifiable" if it is "co- S 125.60: ; : 1
mnitted upon a female" by a Migensedaborticn dl wees . ed ag
physician who resonably believes ufacture, sale, or delivery ia
it to be necessary to preserve her article or substance intended to d
life, or who acts within the first usea "in unlawfully SxocuMing tng
2. weeks (5% months) of pregnancye miscarriage of a female act
Defines "a pregnant female's com- Crimi
mission of an abortional act upon s minal Procedure Law § 700.05
herself" as "justifiable" when she ( : Designates peoortion in the
acts upon the advice of a physician $°C¢ond degree eid “abortion in the
and either she is less than 2h fieeks'irst degree" among the crimes for
pregnant or the physician advises Which eavesdropping (wiretapping)
that the act is necessary to pre- Warrants may be issued when it is
serve her life. Defines "the sub- Suspected that a particular persone
mission by a female to an abortion-9Vven a doctor-has committed or is
cA
CAPITAL AREA SURVEY OF READING BOOKS FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS
BOOK TITLE: PUBLISHER: & Pare: ... & GRADE LEVEL
CHECK ONE: TEXT SUPPLEMENTARY READER OUTSIDE READING © BOOK REPORT
If used for a school assignment, NAME SCHOOL DISTRICT TOTAL STORIES IN BOOK
1.
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4.
Indicate below for each story the occupations or role models presented or desired, e.g.
1. father is salesman, mother is housewife; 2. no indication; 3. girl wants to be a doctor, etc.
Attach additional sheets if necessary,
Indicate below for each story the feelings or/and expressed emotions and sex of individual
(fears, tears, anger, joy, compassion, sadness, love). In the case of fear, list the cause.
Attach additional sheets is necessary.
Indicate below the physical appearance of the main character in relation to others in the
story (grooming, size, age) Attach additional sheets if necessary.
Indicate the stories in which there are working mothers. Which of these have special skills
or talents rather than a direct need to work? Indicate the stories in which the mother
resourcefully solves problems, Indicate the stories in which there is a single parent
and why (divorced, widowed, etc.).
For each story in the book, indicate the featured character (e. g., adult male) and the dominant
theme. Place number 1 in the correct box for the first story, 6 for the sixth story, etc.
Dominant as
Theme HL
GIRL |
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Ingenuity, cleaverness es ae Se ee
Industry, problem Pe
Solving ability
FEATURED CHARACTER
ADULT BOY &| ANIMAL FOLK | FANTASIE
PFEMALE | CIRI | ~ MALE] -PEMAUH MACE] FEMALE [HALE | PEMATE
Strength, bravery, :
ee |
Routine helpfulness
Apprenticeship, coming
of age, acquisition
of skills
Earning, acquisition
unearned rewards
Adventure, explor-
ation, imaginative
play
Passiv
peeudo-dependence
"SN RSESS Gade SAR ORD Ss Sie ia ae ete ae a
constriction
aha rehearsal for ieee
domesticity
Tacgapetenoe, aie 26 CL a a BT 2
haps |
victimization and |
the humiliation of
the opposite sex
Your Name
ead C | SER ac zk tke Repeal, Pe O. Box 20, Planetarium
as - 4 ee fis ey , eney are net privileged,
> ee, ¢ ae ae | 2 ae
ois { . ) ( ) struck down by the Court of Appeals
i ed \ ( ) Island Community also became
The ABORTION Law (cont!d) .
about to commit such a crime,
| Judiciary Law S h: Provides that
DF PAGS oF Hp > the rig Oo public trial does not
So ee ee ae, extend to abortion cases.
County Law S673 (1)(d): Lists
"death caused by suspected crimin-
al abortion"-even one performed by
a physician - as a special cate-
gory of deaths that may be inves-
tigated by the coroner.
4 a eey ae i - > Civil Rights Law S 79-1: Prohibits
a te pane a oy My Ge Sivit action for negligence or
malpractice against a person who
as es Be refuses to perform or assist at an
eS EOS : abortion - even if this refusal re-
Pio, Bea sults in injury or death to a pa»
= Jee 2. poe a tient--provided that the person
i Sh 1 Rs Se ene refusing has filed a written re-
Soe ee eS: eee fa fusal in advance with the approp-
| eS fa oe: ee riate and responsible hospital or
pets tae ad Paper) person. Also prohibits discrim-
ag ination by the employer against —
Shek $4, ef ieee tr any person who so réfusese
General Business Law S939l-e: Fore
Ht 7 ap ; bids persons or agencies doing
bad Py se a EA ae abortion referrals to furnish a
‘Be: RRS Se oe SES es = REPORT OF A REFERRAL OR A REQUEST
; Ae eRe = for abortion without the permiss-
pS te ; ion of the woman who was referred
ay, WB eke : " “or made the request, unless the
4 3 request is made by a Iaw enforce-
Ket pr: ment agency, court or health de-
4, / Partment. This makes it clear
Vilys > Mi ' thet communications between a
Tens foe eed hod woman and en abortion referral ag-
r
. ’ P ; wa sf a I ee } -~ Sources
= = es New Yorkers for Abortion Law
Station, New York, N. Y. 1002)
C3 the Parte. Need (212) 799-0620 5/1/72
fe he OX fe CGY Ed. Note . .« An Albany County local
Aibberr pat j220¢ law prohibiting abortions except
oe JPA et Fats s5 in accredited hospitals has been
An almost identical law in a Long
Mag 2 ( invalid. The two laws had been
oY wa eee oe Ci jy ., @imed originally at "abortion
2 ese clinics",
Consciousness raising sessions
mewn erpedlesactnd nda ae - starting in Clifton Park. Contact
Carol Oullett Tel, 371-630
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NeY.C.e. is the mailing address 27h 3930 or Eileen Kelly 438-5237
for Majority Report an 8 page FEMINISTS meet every Wed. Eve. call
feminist newspaper, but the big, Sherry Sussman 372-671
wide, chauvinist world is its beat.
The June Issue covers defensive CAUCUS ON WOMEN'S RIGHT AT SUNY
hitch-hiking, political endors- call Ruth Aronson 189-7355
ments, the women's football league,
and the new self-help health Albany Down Town Women call
techniquese Barbara Weiner 89-1729
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TELE of Appeals. There has never been
we) ae —— ee ee a ee ek ee ee ° a woman on .
ENCL. $3.00 for 1 yre sub. judge on the State Court
of Appealse She is one of four
MAIL TO: Lara Kline, 9 Rita Court Democratic candidates for the three
Delmar, Ne Ye 1205 Vacancies. (See August Issue for
details)
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CEIEBR\TE THE 52ND \NNIVERS ‘RY OF WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE
A National Women's Dey Festival is
being held in Washington Park in ‘lbany <
on Saturday, August 26, 1972. National
Women's Day is the anniversary of the
granting of woman suffrage in this
country. In 1920 the 19th ‘mendment
granted the ballot to women. Wyoming
was the first state to recognize Women's
rights with its 1869 legislation that
allowed women to vote for territorial
officers.
Plans for the 26th include a cele-
bration march convening at the Gover-
nor's Mansion on Eagle at noon. Come
and bring several friends and your fam-
ily. Men, women, and children are all
invited.
There will be speeches by noted wo-
men,. including ‘ssembly-woman Mary Ann
Krupsak, and Theresa Cooke, president
of the \lbany Taxpayers Association as
well as by movement women, both local
and those from "foreign parts",
Musical entertainment will be provid-
ed by a woman's rock group the Prodigals
from New Haven; Barbara Bernstein, Jazz
Musician ‘» women folk singers and
Oulers will also perform. Guerrilla
Theater and a ksrate exhibition will
feature women from area feminist gfroups.
\ erafts-fair open to individual
women as well as organizations is also
scheduled.
Groups invited to participate include
erea day care centers, youth groups such
as the girl scouts and girls clubs, the
Hermanus Bleeker Library, Albany Welfare
Rights Organization and others. Spon-
sor organizations include NN, O. W., Cap-
ital District Women, ‘lbany Feminists, ~-
Cont. P. 12
There is a great debate raging in the
Women's movement, one which most often
divides us along class, ethnic, and po-
litical interest, lines which were de-
cided by men as both necessary and all-
inclusive.
This great debate centers on priorities.
If you are black and a woman which comes
first? If you are white and a liberal
and a woman which comes first? If you
are poor, black or white, and a woman
which comes first? If you are "wetbehind
the-ears" or "over-the-hill" and a woman
which comes first. If you are a Repub-
lican, Democrat, Maoist, or Separatist
which comes first? The answer is obvious.
\ll women come last.
This isn't the first time women have
been faced with this dilemma. Should't
we have learned something after all these
years since the male voters and all male
government first decided that it wasn't
sefe to give both Womm and Black men the
vote at the same time. Surely someone
suspected there was something besides
racial fear at work when the final fruits
of years of working for enfranchisement
were repeatedly delayed. The vote was
finally achieved in 1920, 51 years after
Black men and 196 years after that fa-
mous "111 T#N are created equal" docu-
ment, ae
The pressing knowledge that massive
social change was necessary to under-
mine sexism was lost in political and
social disputes rising froma struggle
that was largely one which benefited only
white native-born, middle and upper
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LETTERS.“TO SPEAKOUT
Dear Speakout: — If you know of bookstores that would
carry it or gay and women's groups, pub-
Now that the film festival is over lications and libraries that would like
perhaps we should analyze our actions for to sell copies or receive a copy please
~ compatibility with the movement's princi- let me know.
ples. Decisions are and must be made mid- Violet Press hopes to put out an an-
crisis, and my intent is not to call into thology of gay women's writing. Send ma-
question any individual's judgement. terial to: Violet Press, P. 0. Box 398,
Still, I feel that by changing the sites New York, N. Y. 10000.
of the screenings under pressure we fail- In Sisterhood
ed the women at the College of St. Rose, Fran Winant
those in the authentic women's movement,
and those in the "Right to Life" groups. ; ° 4 f
By calling the College and volunteer- NOW Film Festival in Perspective
ing to move, we let them know we expected wed
cowardice from them and they didn't disa- _. : : :
ppoint us. Yes, we should support our Right-to-Life versus Right-to-Choice
sisters, but we should do so to encourage
them to stand up to a repressive, male The lbany ‘trea Chapter of NOW planned
hierarchy and behave with the courage of © Create a stir by showing two feminist
Father Phelan of R.P.I. If by refusing films on July 21 and 22. ‘The films,
to condescend and protect them from the Which had nothing to do with abortion,
need to take a moral stand in this world Were scheduled for the College of St.
we end relations with them, so be it. Rose in ‘lbany and the R. P. I. Chapel
They don't need us for that; there are and Cultural Center in Troy. ‘They were
plenty of men around to do that. shown instead at Emanuel Baptist Church
Secondly, we women have been so pro- in \lbany and the R. P. I. student Union
, in Troy.
grammed to go along and not make demands 1” ae ab
that I think it would have been therapeu- _ St. Rose College had been criticized
tic for movement women to stand firm on Py the Evangelist, the ‘lbany Diocese
this one thing. Also we sho will be lob- Weekly newspaper for giving aid and
* : Ff mfort to a pro-abortion organization.
_bying to keep the current liberalized ab- ©° :
ortion law could have called into question NOW subsequently Se ae
the moral authority of bombers of a for the use of St. Joseph Hall.
"chapel and cultural center." St. Rose describes itself in print as
Finally, "Right To Life" has every "a small, private » coeducational liberal
right to reveal themselves as the hypo- 2¢ts college (having) a unique freedom
critical and fascist fools they are. to respond immediately to both the opp~
Their threats to bomb the C&C Center eo
should have been ignored. I honestly freedom .... to adjust curricula . ;
doubt whether they have either the know- (and) to teach with excellence . . For
ledge or the guts to have carried then the student (there is a) relevant educa-
out anyway. Someday we'll find out. tion, the development of his own special
Someday we'll have to say "We've played talents . ." No reference was made, in
this brochure, to St. Rose being a
b e TOR ou ’ :
YOR e eRe WEL Yo aahs. ‘olay Catholic College. If St. Rose is a
"
alle ii Sincerely, Catholic College, it is not entitled
Ellen P. Smith to use our tax money, given in the form
of public grants, to further the Church's
Dear Speakout anti-abortion position or any other tenet
of the Catholic Church. Knowing that
: ; 2 j Catholic College, we must
Looking at Women is about my exper- St. Rose is a vollege ;
ences BE Leb iGm both in society and challenge the next application made for
in State money.
in the gay and women's movements. Please
let women know about it and pass it on to _ What happened in Troy was a totally
women who would be interested in reading differant story. ee - es a
it. Copies are $.50 each plus postage. calls were made to the R.P.I. —
Continued on Page %&
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FOCUS ON CURRICULUM
ideally, women in history, women in
politics, women in literature, women in
religion, women in art, women in music,
women in social action would be given due
The Education Task Foree cannot
separate its interest in the repre-
sentation of women in course content
from an interest in the representation
recogrition in traditional academic disci- of women on faculties, Thus we work.
pliner. From our experience and from our with the Task Force on Compliarice on
current. research efforts, we know this is efforts to increase the number of women
not whet happens. Academia presents ‘man 'sworking as teachers, administrators,
world, woman's place," Thus we ask for
- consultants, department chairpersons,
"women's stulies" -- a systematic pursuit and developers of curricula. Again, we
of information, ideas, and analyses: of
women's roles and contributions in the
modern world, .
The Task Force on Education of the
Albany Area NOW is assembling a comprehen-
sive report on the treatment of women in
general courses, recommended reading,
need your help in keeping files of com
plaints and "incidents" up to date. To
act, we must first have adequate back-—
ground information,
Joanna Banthin-Stelzer
NOW
special units, and special courses in the For Wanda/Barbara
tri-county area, Our foci are the secon-
dary and college levels. (However, at a
later date, we will try to incorporate
reports of the Elementary Reading Survey
in a final report.) Thus we have con-
tacted people in a number of high schools,
junior colleges, and four-year colleges
in the area,
Responses have not been encouraging,
First, it is difficult to locate the
"right" person in a school or school
system. We need to reach people who are
both well-informed and sympathetic:
enough to take the time to share the
information, Second, as other articles
in this SpeakOut make clear, there are
few "women's programs" in the area. To
our knowledge, only SUNYA has a person
designated as a coordinator of women's
studies.
Obviously, we would appreciate any
help we can get. Do you know of courses
in Women's Studies that are being taught?
Do you know of teachers who are including
either unit on "Women in " in their
courses or are emphasizing women's con-=
tributions in an area? We need this
information, If you can help, contact
the Education Task Force Chairperson,
Joanna Banthin-Stelzer, 20 Lake Shore
Park, P.O. Watervliet.
I wanted to cry for your powerlerless~
ness |
your self-hate
Always one step down from a man
who would use your body.
I squirmed through the dull tedium
of that reflection . -
ef: your: life, ee es 9
"Where's the meaning, the con-
tinuity in this bad film?"
| 5 Maybe your life didn't have
meaning
or
continuity.
You socked me and left me empty,
like your
I hated you for the pieces of me
I saw ka
reflected in the edges
of your non-life,
Carol Anne Ordway
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PROBLEM PARENTHOOD REPORTED
Unplanned parenthood came to the
home of Albany NOW President Eileen
Kelly late Wednesday afternoon in the
form of 46 baby Red Wag Swordtail fish.
It is regrettable that the proud
father, the late but great, R.W.
Swordtail was unable to attend this
joyous occasion. R.W., reknown for his
resplendence in dress and his philander-
thropic works, is a legend, if not in
his own time, certainly now. A fore-
runner in fisheal matters, he was also
the first to recognize the threat of
overpopulation to a tropical environment.
The posthumous birth of his off-
spring serves as a noble, if pressing,
reminder of things to come.
The mother, a lovely thing, is
reportedly fine, but hungry.
(Ed.'s NOTE: Those who wish to share
in Ms. Kelly's joys are invited to
contact her at 438-5237)
THE UNPUBLISHABLES
Did you ever send a letter to the
editor of an establishment publication
and find that it was never published?
If the answer is yes,Majority Report
would like to hear from you. ~
Majority Report has started a new
column called the "Unpublishables" in
order to let the world read what
feminists are writing and what many
editors are afraid to print. The
column started in the July issue with an
answer to Phil Tracy's abortion inaccur-
acies in the Village Voice and the’ —
lyrics to an "Unairable Song entitled
"Woman in the Night of the World".
Local radio stations have refused to
play this revealing song.
Send any rejected feminist
"letters-to-the editor" to Majority
Report, 89-19 17lst Street, Jamaica,
N.Y. 11432. They could be letters that
have been written to newspapers, maga-
zines, broadcasters, as long as they
have never been published. Feminists
will be heard.
Please note these changes: $3.00
for 12 issues (instead of 10) Bulk
rate: $3.75 (instead of $5.00 for 25
issues. aa
WOMEN'S FILMS AVATLABLE
Would you like to borrow (not rent)
Women's Films? Free! Films can be
borrowed from your library-Upper Hudson
System (465-1463), Mohawk Valley (355-
2010, 372-5170), Southern Adirondack
System (962-3141). Films will be pur-
chased only if more women request films.
Be thinking of presentations to groups!
Below are suggested consciousness raisirg
films, from Media and Method, March 1972,
“WAnything You Want To Be”
_ (b/w, 10 min, from Liane Brandon)
"Breakfast Dance"
(Color, 6 min. New Haven Women's
Film Co-op)
"Schmeerguntz"
(b/w, 15 min. Canyon Cinema Coop-
erative, and New York Film-—Makers
Cooperative )
t
"Three Lives" - Kate Millett's
(Color and b/w, 70 min. Impact Films)
"She's Beautiful When She's Angry"
(b/w, 17 min. Newsreel)
"Makeout"
(b/w, 5 min. Newsreel)
“Women On The March"
(b/w, 40 min, Contenporary McGraw-
Hill) :
"Women: The Forgotten Majority"
(Denoyer~Greppert Audio-Visuals) -
Filmstrip
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WOMEN'S STUDIES? WHO, WHAT, WHEN, -— WHY SO FEW?
SS Tne sreeatnan ants hengpennsnanvaon none a puentnst get,
Women's Studies and the need for them from ancient world to present Europe and
are the topic of much discussion lately, America, Women and the Future, Special
SpeakOut thought,with the Fall semester Studies Course, Guest Lecturer Carolyn
nearing, we would investigate the curri- Bird, author, Born Female. Course des-
culum offered at various local universi- cription: The falling U.S. birth rate
ties and colleges. This proved to be a is expected to hit Zero Population growth
major undertaking and involved many in 1972. This totally unideological
womanhours. In contacting the various "baby strike" on the part of young women
‘schools we discovered that the few courses is radically altering scenarios for the
we knew of given previously are almost year 2000. It means that the environ-
without exception not being repeated. All ment can be saved and that women are
the administrators with whom we talked doing most of the changing required to
said these courses had been well received. save it. The accuracy and motivation of
These generally included topics such as past prophesies, the literature of
women in literature or history and some apocalypse and utopia, techniques of
more specific such as "The Christian Census projection, computer simulations,
Perspective on Sexuality" at Siena. and the new discipline of futurology are
In our conversations with various considered in an effort to improve the
school personnel we detected heavy under- quality of thinking about the future,
currents as to why or why not these
courses were not appearing in the catalogs.SIENA: The Family, Sy3-3, "Investigates
The responses to our survey were courtship, marriage, and family institu-
generally less than enthusiastic, As a tions, the problems confronting their
matter of fact after numerous telephone members, and the interrelation of their
enquiries as well as a letter, the institutions and other social institu-
material requested from one school was tions in our contemporary culture", Fall
received in an informal letter signed by. Sem, Soph.
& secretary, which proves that Sisters are
everywhere, SKIDMORE: Women in Modern Society, Soc. 204,
We were overwhelmed to learn this Intradisciplinary approach to changing
week that at SUNY at Buffalo they have feminine place in modern world using
thirty women's studies courses, some with demographic, sociological, economical
10 divisions. With the number of feminist and physiological materials, Topics
groups in this area and the resources include psychological theories on the
available to us, isn't it time our demands nature of women, views of female social
for Women's courses are met? rule and substantive review of actual
changes in USA in household leadership
The courses follow: and labor force status. Po ulation and
Family Planning, Soc341 Jr.~Sr., Crucial
ALBANY COLLEGE OF PHARMACY :no response
Social Issues 102ab includes Women's
ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE: Physiology of Liberation, Abortion and Birth Control;
Reproduction, includes lectures of the Marriage and the Family Soc217.
"Feminist Views of Sex", (quotes theirs);
open to Soph. medical students. SUNYA = See article, page
COLLEGE OF ST, ROSE: Women of Greek Drama; UNION: Women in Literature, Comprehensive
Eng. 21, open to undergraduates, Sanctity,Education 21 "Suicide and accommodation
Sanity and Sex, "Christ and Kinsey: Sex, as feminine options and modes of expres-
Marriage and Religion" (Catalog Descrip- sion in major works of Eur, and Amer, Lit,"
tion) Rel 41; undergrad, Open to all levels
Roles in American Society, Comp. Ed. 22,
"The manner in which Pyschological dif-
ferences between men and women are shaped
RUSSELL SAGE: Women in Western History, by and perpetuated by society. The effects
His213; Investigates female experience of altering existing societal expectations
will be considered", open Spring Session.
a i ek a se a a a Ng ye
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SUNY C‘UCUS ON WOMEN'S RIGHTS 6
BLOOD. AND GUTS
The Caucus on Women's Rights at SUNY
invites all State University faculty, stu-
dents and staff to join in the fight to
eliminate sex discrimination at the State
University of New York. Since its incep-
tion in June 1970, it has gathered support
from more than 50 units of the SUNY system.
Reforms have been urged on fourteen issues
in the fields of employment rights and
curriculym change. ‘1 major victory of the
Caucus has been the repeal of the Univer-
sity's nepotism ule. That rule has pro-
hibited members of the same family from
being concurrently employed within the
University on other than a temporary or
short-term basis.
The Caucus has many new plans for the
fall. Why not join? Male and female
faculty, students and staff are welcome on
an equal basis.
For further information write to:
We all must realize by now the real re-
son why our legislature and other state
legislatures are so ready to force us into
having to submit our bodies to back alley
abortionists. For them abortion is nota
serious issue beyond whatever political
and economic implications it might have.
It is only 2 real, live, blood and guts
issue for women.
Because in our puritanistic society
all processes and organs related to re-
production are considered to be less than
respectable, they are shrouded in secre-
cy from all but those who mst deal dir-
ectly with them, namely women and physic-
ians. Pregnancy is totally removed from
reality for men in our society, except
when it can be called upon to boost the
male ego. is a result, most men never wi-
tness ch8ld-birth, nor are they properly
Caucus on Women's Rights at SUNY informed "os the mechanics of pregnancy
hé WW). Chestnut -St. and contraception and other "female pro-
New Paltz, N.Y. 12561 blems". I wonder how many men except for
? some horrible "accident" have ever seen
menstrual blood!
ANNOUNCEVENTS In view of their sheet ignorance how
—_—_—_— can we now expect men to legislate wisely
Sept. 11 (Monday) CAPITAL DISTRICT on the abortion issue? How can we expect
them to relate to the agony of the "late
period", the indignities in some locali-
ties of having to lie and plead and prom-
ise "emotional instability" in order to
get a doctor to sign the proper papers?
I'm sure the fear of an unwanted pregnan-
cy rarely if ever has kept one of our le-
gislators from getting to sleep at night.
How many of us women have been through
that? Abortion will always be .an issue
for debate in this country until it be-
WOMEN Business Meeting. 8 p.m.
727 Madison ‘venue, Albany.
Pot luck supper at 6:15. Bring
a dish to feed 7 people. New
women welcome,
Sept. 1; (Thurs.) NOW Open Meeting.
8 p.m.’ Madison ive. Presbyter-
ian Church. Speaker: Rev.
Judy Hay. "Women and the Church"
FILM FESTIV\L CONT. FROM PAGE 2 comes as deep-seated and personal an
and Cultural Center, threatening civil issue for men as it is for women. The
disturbance during the performance. Sev- reality of pregnancy is as far from the
eral bomb threats were also received. minds of even so-called "liberated" men
The chaplain, Fr. Phelan, stood firm ag- as it is close to our minds
ainst the onslaught. The Right-to-Life- , propose that abortion as an issue
'rs, then began calling the Bishop who will never be taken seriously until it
revoked permission to use the C& CC, really hits home - until it interferes
It is obvious that Right-to-Life is with that which is foremost in the minds
not, as it purports to be, an organ- of most men-penis power. For every wo-
ization of "humans defending the rights man who views the choice between child-
of other humans; but a political organ- bearing and risking death at the hands of
ization which profits by anti-abortion an underground abortionist to be no choice
laws. We hope this incident will reveal at all, NOW is the time for a strong,
this incident will reveal this to the personal commitment. She mast in good
public. It has provided a political conscience refuse to have intercourse
rallying point for {hose who #@éntify with and refuse to expose herself to these pg
right to @hoice:. Janice léev CDW. risks until the men she associates with
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REGENTS ENDS DISCRIMINATION . a
on Paper, Anyway
"In Education and Employment opportun-
ities there should be no difference between
the sexes", All practices which interfere
with equal opportunities for men and wo-
men must be eliminated, according to the
position paper issued by the State Educa-
cation Department this past April. The
15 member Board of Regents has passed an
affirmative action program to provide such
equal opportunity and to eliminate past
discriminatory practices in our education-
al system. The guidelines are designed to
insure statewide compliance with State and
Federal Civil Rights, Equal Employment
laws and affirmative action policies of
HEW.
Proposals focus on:
1. Equal salaries for men and women.
2. Recruitment and promotion of women
in managerial positions.
3. Ending sexual stereotyping in the
Elementary and Secondary Schools.
h. Equal opportunity for women in
Higher and Professional Education.
The action plan spells out needed changes
that must be made.
In Elementary and Secondary Schools: |
1. Use textbooks which do not depict
men and women in stereotyped roles.
2. Revise course content to give bal-
anced accounts of women's contri-
bu tions to our civilization,
3. Open specialized trade and technical
courses to women and men,
In Higher Education for Students:
1. An end to quota limitations on ad-
mission of women to Professional and
Graduate Schools,
loans, fellowships, scholarships
open equally to men and women.
Provisions for interruptions in ed-
ucation caused by marriage and
family.
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3.
In Higher Education for Faculty Members
and Administrators:
1. Authorize maternity leave with
guarantee of job reservation
2. Eliminate nepotism rules
3- Permit. faculty members to continue
full time status with appropriate
Salary adjustments when family com-
mitments limit member's ability to
teach full time,
The position paper spells out the chal-
lenge to schools and colleges of New
York State. In the foreword, Commission-
er Nyquist states that there "is still
deep-rooted discrimination against women
in our society. 1 major shift in atti-
tude and in willingness to take affirma-
tive action must be made by the educa-
tional institutions of our State."
According to Commissioner Nyquist,
"The facts speak for themselves. In
this state where women constituted 58.7
percent of the professional staff of the
public schools, only one woman was a
superintendent and only a few were prin-
cipals."
The facts and this Position Paper are
available to readers by writing to the
State Education Dept, Albany, N.Y. Ask
for Position Paper #1) "Equal Opportun-
’ ity for Women,"
ED'S NOTE: ‘\fter receiving a copy of
the Regents Position Paper on Equal
Opportunity for Women, compare each new
guideline with the current practice in
your local school district. Check the
textbooks used by your own children.
If sex role stereotyping exists, suggest
alternative textbooks. Question whether
all courses, programs and sports compe-
titions are free of sex bias? Partici-
pate in community education programs to
open up career opportunities for women.
Encourage Parent-Teacher Associations
to work with school administrators in
putting the new "Equality" into action.
cwbbtie, Root C-R
6—5—4—3—Hail} Susan B, Anthony
1~3~7-9-Equal rights are mighty fine,
BLOOD ‘ND GUTS continued
take on a serious and active involvement
in the fight for abortiton:for 411 wdémen*-
everywhere - not just the wealthy or the
residents of certain states.
Only when we women take sexual coer-
cion into our own hands and use it not for
selfish reasons as men have done for cen-
turies, but for humanitarian purposes,
will we have something going for us. Only
when we bring the war home will we end it
for. good. Paulette Holder
S\VE YOUR SISTERS, SAVE YOURSELVES
Tf it's to qualify for a federal grant
that will let it hire 50 full time work/
study students to catalog and organize its
collections the WHRC needs $15,000 to put
up its share of matching money by July 1.
They are asking for letters testifying to
the service they are performing for the
academic and library communities; sponsors
who will contribute dollars; and also
area specialists to volunteer subject ex-
pertise in various topics. WHRC says it's
the only international archive of the pre-
sent women's movement. WOMEN'S HISTORY
RESEARCH C,
2325 Oak St.
Berkeley, Calif
»~ 94708
or call ‘rea code 15-52-7772
(Ed. Note: It is after July'1, but
Please write and let them know you care.
SPEAKOUT is on file at the C.)
HELPHELPHELPHELPHELPHELPHELPHELPHELPHELP
POEM'S W‘NTED: Women wishing to sub-
mit poetry for consideration for an an-
thology of women's’ poetry should send
them to the following address by early
fall. Sybil Lovejoy, R.D. #2, Altamont
12209. More information upon request.
BEDSHEETS needed for women's march Aug.
26th, white preferred. To be used for
street-wide banners. Poster's with fem-
inist sentiments also needed. Poster
party planned for week of 26th. Bring
other supplies and desired refreshment.
Call 163-6897 for more information.
FREE TROPICAL FISH-436—5237
8 WOMEN'S STUDIES AT SUNYA
Experiments in education are taking
place at universities around the country,
‘but many have not yet confronted the issue
of women and their needs in today's soc--
iety. \ meed has been felt on the SUNY
Albany campus for an academic program in
Women's Studies designed to meet the needs
of students interested in studying topics
related to women in a scholarly and cre-
ative way, with courses centered around
the examination of problems central to
women's lives and the roles of women in
various times and societies.
\ beginning has been made this year
toward the establishment of an interdisci-
plinary program in women's studies, so
that sufficient courses will soon be of-
fered so that a student can elect a sec~
ond field emphasis in women's studies.
This past semester courses in Women in
Modern Literature, Women in the Peace lio-
vement, and a graduate seminar on Women
in Latin imerica were offered.
In the fall semester two new courses
will be offered for the first time:
History of Women in the \mericas (This is
a 200 level course, but for the fall only
it is listed in the class schedule, and
must be registered for as: HIS 85
Colloquim in Comparative Cultural History~-
Call No. 0749) meets T-Th 2:10-3:25
(no prerequisites) taught by Prof. June
E. Hahner. The Rhetoric of the Women's
Rights Movement (given as RPA 3),
Topics in Contemporary Public Address;
permission of instructor required.
M-W 4:30-6:00, taught by Prof. Kathleen
Kendall. In addition, Women in Modern
Literature will be taught by Prof. Joan
Schulz, M-W-F at 4:10-5:00.
In the spring semester three new cour-
ses will be offered: Women in Antiquity
Women in European History, and Spanish
Women Writers of the 20th Century. Add--
jtional new courses are being planned
for the following year.
June E. Hahner
Co-ordinator, Ad Hoc Committee
on Women's Studies
History Department
SUNYA
CONT'D, FROM PAGE 5 Women in American
Society His.118 "Varying roles of women in
a changing society with emphasis on racial,
ethnic,class and sectional differences."
Spring, Upper level only.
NOW SCORES 9
In May several members of NOW met with
the Superintendant of Schools of the town
of Guilderland, Dr. Looby. This meeting
was prompted by the fact that Guilderland
spends about $45,000 annually on intra-
mural sports and*traditionally all the
participants are male. Since this is a
highly discriminatory practice, and since
a law, 5430-\recently passed whith-strong-
ly restricts unequal educational opportun-
ities, we called upon Dr. Looby.
At this meeting Dr. Looby seemed sym-
pathetic with the idea of equal partici-
pation of all students in the intra-mural
program. He agreed to arrange a meeting
with the principals and athletic staff of
the Guilderland High School and the Middle
School,
We met in the sumptuously appointed
board room of the administration building.
The director of athletics of the high high
AND SCORES
Guilderland has replied that they will
be starting an honors program for girls
in the fall. It will include gymastics,
soccer, volley ball, basketball, and .<=>
tennis. It is noteworthy that the tennis
and gymnastics teams could be easily in-
tegrated. 2
The response to the questionaire was
overwhelmingly in favor of sports for wo-
men. 63;; of the girls polled wanted to
participate. In intra-mural sports the
results were 65 girls wanted to play soc-
cer; 5, field hockey; 5h, basket-ball;
30, volley-ball; and 32 soft-ball. In in-
ter-mural sports, 288 girls expressed an
interest in the following sports: 119,
soccer; 21, field hockey; 107, basket-
ball; 195, soft-ball; 113, tennis; and
1h, track.
$800.00 has been allocated for coaches
for soccer, volley-ball, and basket-ball
school, Fred Field was clearly against set-CU” Of approximately $17,000 allocated for
ting up a program for girls. Field said
there was neither personnel nor funding
for such a program. In fact, the only
paid female in the department who is not
a physical education teacher, is the chear-
leading coach!
Mr. Caccio, the principal of the high
school explained that nine area suburban
schools were going to start such an honors
program this year. We assume that these
programs have been set-up in compliance
with the above law. Still a seperate
sports program is discriminatory since
seperate, but equal usally turns out to be
very unequal;
We stressed that women athletes were
not getting a chance to develop their
skills and abilities since they have far
fewer outlets than males. With a little
bit of arm twisting, and an assist from
Dr. Looby, it was agreed that the athlet-
ic staff would circulate a questionaire in
their classes to find out how many women
students wanted to participate in sports
programs.
Linda Van Essendelft, treasurer of
‘Ibany NOW wrote to Dr. Looby to remind
him about the questionnaire. Since the
staff was unaware of the Ohrenstein Law,
we sent Dr. Looby a copy along with a sta-
tement from the Regents relative to their
stand on equal educational opportunities.
all coaches. ire the gymastics and tenn-
is coaches going to work for free? Or
are they simply not going to supply coa-
ches for these activities?
This is just a beginning toward equal
Participation in the school program at
Guilderland. The home economics and shop
classes in the middle school are not yet
integrated. But there is a deeper mean-
ing here than just equal participation.
Most people don't really care if women
are in competitive sports. Yet when pro-
grams are closed to women, they get the
feeling they are not as good as boys.
Ind the whole infertierity syndrome begins.
If there is anyone out there who would
like to change these institutions that
are turning out "little homemakers and
big, strong he-men", let us know. We need
help.
Dorothy Bellick
"YOU MAKE THE LIVING, AND
WE'LL HiAKE LIFE WORTH LIVING."
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ITEM-"Bilts ‘affecting status of women
House of Representatives 1ih51-Vocational
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To authorize the Secret-ry of Health, Ed-
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Civil Rights-Titles of Courtesy—-by ‘bzug,
Edwards (Calif.) Koch, Ifikva:
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To prohibit integrate its operations.
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2. The Pre-school program has already
been approved by N. Y. State. The school
will be staffed by a main teacher (with
at least three years experience) and vol-
unteers. gain both parents will be ask-
ed to volunteer time. The pre-school
program will serve 25 children; six of
whom will be under three, but not under
eithteen months.
ITEM-Once the Equal Rights ‘mendment
~*~ =e
Bill is passed the Navy plans to fully
For the first
any instrumentality of the U. S. from using time women will serve on battleships.
as a prefix to the name of any person any
title which indicate marital status.
Status: To Judiciary Committee.
House Joint hesolution 808-Women's
Equality Day-By abzug, Dwyer, Edwards
{Calif.) Koch, Mikva, Ryen: To proclaim
‘ugust 26 as Women's Equality Day.
To Judiciary Committee
_Higher Education S659- passed both
houses, Signed by Nixon. Prohibits sex
discrimination in all federally assisted
education programs, but exempts undergra-
duate admissions to private institutions
of higher education, military academies.
There is a 7 year transition period for
becoming coed.
ITEM - The Open School will begin early
in September. It will be located in St.
John's Lutheran Church on Central Avenue
int \lbany.
ge¢vions -
1. An ungraded elementary school
covering-Kindergarden through eighth grade.
Thecelementary school will-enroll from
25 to 30 students. They hope to have a
good racial and economic balance. 'n ex-
perienced husband and wife teaching team
has been hired. There will be a definite
attempt to avoid the patterns of racism
and sexism in teaching which the public
schools and most private schools have fos-
tered and continued. The Open School will
be selective about texts and will encour-
age both parents to come in and help.
Tuition will be charged on a sliding scale,
based on the incomes and ability to pay of
individual families.
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Status:
The school will consist of two
Harangued by reporters if women really
could serve in full capacity; Admiral
Elmo Zumwalt Jr., Chief of Naval Oper-
ations answered, "There are some jobs so
physically arduous that it would be di-
fficult for some men to perform then,
and women can do them quite well."
ITEM- A new day care center is being
proposed for the Washington Park area.
The Ross Stevens Day-Care Center is sur-
veying area residents as to need and fi-
nancial status. The center is proposed
for 259 Lark St. on the corner of Hudson
in \lbany. Children will be accepted
from infants to age 5.
iITEM- Environmental Quality a magazine
which offers solutions for those commit-
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\mong the organizations listed are ,
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ITEM - Some major changes have been
made at Catherine Boddie's Albany
Welfare Rights Day Care Center. ikumors
are rampant.
WHERE ARE THE STATUES OF
OUTSTANDING WOMEN?
---- Carol Biernacki
Phoebe Sheres
BRAVE WOMEN ‘RE UNITING
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Continued from page 1 3
class women. ittitudes and tactics did
vary considerably within this group and
eventually the movement was divided into
separate organizations including the Na-
tional ‘merican Woman Suffrage Associa-
tion and the Congression2l Union for
Woman Suffrage.
within organizations,
\s suffrage organization spread across
the nation and outside events came into
bearing (male-run elections, non-anglo-
saxon immigration, the rapid growth of
male-controlled Big Business, 2nd its boon-
companion war, The Game of Men) the
variety of temperaments and principles
among the women greatly increased.
Now once again our vision is befogged
by disputes rising from the too neat
little cubbyholes we are said to occupy.
let's face the facts, over haif of every
majority or minority, whether racial,
political or economical are Women. We
have the power for victory in our fight
if we can stand together and understand
one another,
Until all women are free'd from the
treadmill of child care, low or non-
peid maintenance work, minor supportive
roles in industry, business, education
and the arts, and until the psychological
crap that men and institutions dump on
Women is stopped, there will be no liber-
ation, male, female, or human.
in Albany in 189), the Reverend William
Croswell Doane, Bishop of \lbany in an
address to the graduating class of St.
Agnes, announced that God had ordained
man and woman to perform different func-
tions in the home and state, and the
woman's place was in the home. Things
haven't really changed a lot between the
: _+ Church and women, or have they?
Progress can only be made if we look
forward and work together, Only when
the "great debate" is buried will the
phrase "We the People" mean both Woman
and Men. Until then, W-tch Out" Teads
are: BORE to Gl) «2. » And they 2re
not going to be those of Women.
You Haven't Come Far Enough,
Baby.
Carol Biernacki
Sharp dissents 2lso raged
__FESTIV\L SCHEDULE cont!
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Planned Parenthood and the League of
Women Voters. The League is investi-
gating mobile voter registration,
There will be organic food and hot dogs
Recycling-To-Simplify-Your-Life-Style,
an auction featuring a Woman auctioneer,
body-painting, baby-sitting and lots,
- lots more.
NOW will sponsor a lecture demonstra-
tion on female gynecology by the Los
ingeles Self-Help Clinic at a nearby
church. The Planned Parenthood film
"Every Child 2 Wanted Child" will be
shown nearby too.
This is a rain or shine event, so plan
to bring yourself and friends. For more
information call Carol Ordway 189-1605
Pat Gould 89-0355, Carol Biernacki
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Our work shall set us free
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GLORY, GLORY HALLELUJ\H
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Our eyes have seen the future and rejoice
at what's to be
Every woman in position to achieve equality
We will vote ourselves in power with
our own majority
The time for Change is NOW
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IS THERE 4A WOMiN'
The upcoming presidential election
will be a critical test of women's poli-
tical power. It will show whether there
is a woman's vote which rewards the: can-
didate who adopts progressive positions
on women's issues. In reforms spear-
. headed by George McGovern, the Democratic
Party dramatically increased the power’.
of women both as delegates and as con-
vention and party officials. In doing so,
many officeholders, labor leaders and. -
jong time party officials were left out
and antagonized. Our job now is to prove
that women are a political power capable
of delivering the votes usually provided
by those antagonized. ~
Women have a stake in McGovern's con-
tinuing leadership of the Democratic Party.
In November, new analysts and the Party
itself might ask whether the Democrats
should have alienated Catholics by allow-
ing open debate on the abortion issue at
the convention. (Mr. Nixon kept his con-
vention unfettered by such debate, and
stands on his record of intervention
against New York's liberal abortion law).
They might ouestion whether the Democratic
candidate should have promised to appoint
3 woman to the Supreme Court, a woman as
full ambassador to the U. N., and to
appoint women to the National Security
Council and the McGovern cabinet. Many
traditional Democrats who oppose a "quota
system" have criticized such promises
and the McGovern-Fraser guidelines for
party reform. We know these reforms
have strengthened the Democratic Party,
but it is up to us to show that strength.
This is not a "lesser of two evils"
contest. We may never again have a
clearer choice. McGovern offers programs
for economic, welfare and tax reform.
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S VOTE?
He stresses the urgent need to rebuild
our cities, to provide mass transit and
to restore civil liberties. Nixon and
“ignew, who have unquestionably have set
back the cause of civil liberties in
this country, need only one more appoint-
ment to control the Supreme Court for
a generation. A vote for McGovern -
defines your commitment to national pri-
orities based on human needs. . vote
for Nixon will ensure four more years
of government for the benefit of special
moneyed interests at home, and of war
overseas. fq.
McGovern, however, needs more than
our votes. There are only seven weeks
until the election and the burden is
on each of us to make the campaign a
priority effort. We must stop debating
with ourselves and get out and talk to
our neighbors, to people in trailer
courts and on farms. The experience we
gain on the local level will benefit us
beyond this campaign, and the precedent
we can set with a presidential election
victory based on grass roots campaigning
will have great impact on our political
system.
The McGovern organizations across the
country urgently need money. Just as
some voting blocs have been lost to the
Democratic Party, so have many wealthy
contributors who don't want to abandon
special interest government. We get no
help from local Democratic Parties who
often see us as a threat. Our reliance
on individual donations can work. Cer-
tainly twenty-five dollars from every
woman in the movement would equal what
IT&T gave Nixon. Grass roots financing
is powerful because of its volum, and
Continued P.&
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THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS
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Primary Election Day, Tuesday
“June 20, 1972, Memoirs of a Blind
Pollwatcher
Log:
11:30 AM: Arrived with Ms. D.B. at
McGovern HQ on South Pearl Street,
Received my assignment and left for
the polling place.
11:55 AM: Introduced myself as instruc~
ted to election officials and showed
pollwatchers certificate to inspector.
Inspector (hereafter referred to as
Mr. X) says "I'm in charge here, I'm the
inspector. You sit over there and be-
have yourself, or I'll have a policeman
put you out." I protested, stating I
have the right. to be inside the rail.
_ According to Art. 8, Sec. 194 "Only
election officers, authorized watchers,
candidates....are permitted inside the
polling place." Also: Art. 8, Sec. 223:
"Any two or more candidates whose names
appear upon the ballot....may have a
watcher....ewho must be a qualified voter
of the city or county in which he is to
serve." 3
From the place he assigned me, at least
25 feet from the enclosure, I could see
nothing. In fact, I did not even see a
ballot until I voted in another district
later that day. I walked over again arid
protested. Mr. X: "You are a trouble-
maker. Go over to the Board of Elec-
tions and have them vouch for you."
I left, so I was not there at 12:00
noon, so Art. 8, Sec. 192 "Before any
ballots are cast, unlock the ballot
boxes, see that they are empty, allow
them to be examined by Watchers present."
_Lots of sniggering at the Board of
Elections, but watcher certificate was
signed by an official attesting that I
indeed was a registered voter, Democra-
tic Party, in Albany County.
12:10 PM: On my return to the polling
place, there was no policeman present,
either inside the polling place or
outside. Mr. X didn't ask to see sig-
nature. I requested that I be allowed
to observe. Mr. X: "I'm in charge here.
No one tells me what to do. I'11' have
you arrested. You do as I tell you or
I'll call a cop."
call McGovern HQ.
call who ya want.
I told him I would.”
He sneered and said
12:50 PM: Doug Cummings, an attorney
with the McGovern people arrived. He
spoke with Mr, X. He was informed by
Mr. X that he knew the law better than
Doug did, would have him thrown out,etc.
Doug and I went to the office of the
District Attorney, Arnold Proskin,
Talked to an aide there, He was sym-
pathetic! and suggested we call the
Attorney General's office. DA man and
AG man promised to be at polling place
soon.
1:00 PM: Returned to polling place.
Mr. Cummings ordered to leave building-
not a resident of Albany County. No
policemen as yet. .
1:50 PM: Two policemen arrive. Ask
Mr. X how things were going. "Every-
thing quiet". Then quiet conversation
ensued. The police came over to where
I was, stood as close to me as they
_ could, "where do you live, lady?" "McKown-
ville". Police look puzzled. "Oh yeah,
that's out that way" waves hand in
general direction of Glens Falls. Wants
to see credentials. -Show him my certifi-
cate. That Board of Hlections statement
and signature sure helped. "She stays."
Mr. X says, "ok, ok! But. she does what
I tell her. She stays over there. I'm
in charge here. She stays, that's the
law, we have to respect the law."
2:30 PM: Doug calls AG office again.
2:45 PM: AG's man arrives, with usual
confrontation with Mr. X. He threatened
to call a cop, AG's man said he could
have Mr. X arrested right then, but no
one wanted to get nasty! No publicity,
etc!
3:00 PM: No DA's man has showed up.
3:45 PM: Doug has to leave,
with emergency legal number,
Leaves me
CONT'D, Page §
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Some thoughts on the Democratic National Convention
and the 1972 Election by a delegate at large
To feminists, perhaps the most inter-platform of the Democratic Party. I quote
esting personal observation I can make
after a week as an \lternate-\t-Large at
the Democratic National Convention is
that I wasn't asked once whether I was
married! (My marital status wasn't ob-
vious.) To a middle-aged woman who has
attended a few conventions of other kinds
in other years, that fact is absolutely
astounding. The feminist movement is -
obviously partly responsible, but so are
- Some other factors, such as intensity
of devotion to the cause of George Mc-
Govern by most of the people with whom
I was in contact. It is patently ob-
vious that there were more important —
things to be concerned about!
One of the most exciting meetings
of the week was the Women's Political
Caucus Press Conference. Before it was
held, Linda Lamel was telling us that
she and the other organizers of it had
been caught off guard by the President-
ial hopefuls' request to appear before it.
The organizers simply hadn't expected
that kind of reaction!
All of the candidates seeking the
presidential nomination asked for time,
and were given it, except Jackson, per-
haps a measure of the importance of the
women's vote at this convention. Liz
Carpenter did a masterful job of presid-
ing over the meeting and presenting the
candidates in an unbiased manner:
Shirley Chisholm drew the most mixed re-
action of all surprisingly enough. Her
assumption of the role of "teacher" in
lecturing to delegates and alternates
insulted many people, and alienated them,
when she had been their candidate upon
entering the room. This reaction was re-
inforced by her rostrum appearance after
McGovern's nomination, when she offered
only to work in voter registration drives.
There were no congratulations offered ;
McGovern, no suggestions to her delegates
to switch their votes for the sake of
unity, and no offers to campaign for his
election! ; :
One of the tings we as women should
learn is when to keep our mouths shut
about strictly feminists causes, partic-
ularly when it can hurt us severly.: -One
such time was our insistence on trying
to insert an abortion plank into the
the tinking of one leader with whom I
happen to agree,
By trying to insert that plank and
failing (we knew we probably didn't have
the strength to pass it), we have given
ammunition to the enemy for a long time
to come. Our legislative opponents can
now point to the convention and say that
"If that group of what is probably the
most liberal people in the country can't
pass such a plank, then don't approach
me as a legislator about it. The country's
not ready for it yet!" Abortion legisla-
tion should have remained, as it probab-
- ly now will, strictly a state issue.
Meantime, we've given our cause a major
set-back with that process in Miami.
liore subtle approaches would have better
served the cause of abortion law reform
in this country.
It's a cliche, but the gods indeed do
have clay feet, including feminist ones.
I keep wishing that all the energy that
was dissapated in in-fighting during and
since the convention was directed instead
toward some cause, any cause most of us
aS women could agree on. Much more good
could and would be accomplished.
With the increasing recognition of
the importance of the role of women in
politics, we all would do well to help
our friends get elected to office this
fall. To vote and to encourage others to
do so is all well and good, but it isn't
enough to assure that our voices will in-
deed be heard by those who hold public
office.
This is a call to action-real action-
to help get some women's candidates, not
necessarily female, elected. We've got
to forget partisan polities, and work for
candidates and causes in which we believe.
Somewhere around the 30-year mark, most
of us become somewhat pragmatic about pol-
itics. It's all well and good to hold
on to ideals, but pure idealism as a work-
ing principal isn't always the way to in-
fluence elections. We all want better
people filling public offices. Better
people get elected because good people
go out and work hard for them.
One of those"better people" most of
you will emphatically agree is not only
a women's candidate, but who also happens
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Cont. ‘Page 4
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DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION CONT. ‘
to be female, is Mary Anne Krupsak. She
needs all the help she can get to win her
Senatorial election this fall. She has ©
put her career on the line for liberal
causes, particularly abortion, and only
with much concerted effort on the part of
many people can her campaign be a winning
one. If you want to help, that woman
needs your help, particularly in Schenec-
tady County.
Many of you have worked with the
Committee for Progressive Legislation.
That group has issued a call for contacts
all over N. Y. State whom it can call
upon to help elect "our friends"..If you
can help them with names of contacts,
THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS (CONT'D. )
3:50 PM: One of the elevator men gives me
a stool to sit on. I have been standing
for four hours. No lunch, Fortunately a
rest room very near.
4:00 PM: No relief person from HQ. so I
call. Will send as soon as possible.
4:45 PM: Next victim arrives, and walks
right into the lion's mouth. I brief him
and leave.
Later That Day: Voting was light, so I
took to sketching my surroundings, etc.
Was informed I would be arrested——that
was against the law. When I laughed,
or would like to be involved in their well Mr. X returned to the table and the four
organized efforts, contact Katie Rich at
1008 Parkwood Blvd., Schenectady 12308,
or by phone at 36-7995. She may be able
to tell you.of a job that needs doing —
that is not being done, or be.able to co-
ordinate your efforts in a way that will
officials proceeded to loudly recount
other instances when poll watchers had
tried to sketch, and the dreadful things
that happened to them.
I was threatened with arrest about 6 or 7 -
do more good for the candidate or cause of times, and threatenéd with being thrown
your choosing.
Lillian Samuelson
(Ed note - Lillian is an area activist,
long time campaign worker, owner and
manager of the American Indian Treasures
Shop in Guilderland, which sells authen-
tic Indian Crafts.D.B.)
WOMEN'S STUDIES IN SCHNECTADY
The first women's studies course in
Schnectady will meet Tuesday evenings from lawyers credentials helped only in that
6—9:15 beginning Sept, 12 at the Schnec-
tady County Community College, The non-
credit course is entitiled "Images of Womer
in Am, Lit." Instructor Janet Seery descri- -jonder how my relief person made out.
the course as a study of female characteri-
gations in American literature from Charles
Brockden Brown to Norman Mailer, including
historical influences, Topics to be include
ed will be: female writers; male, as well
as female characterizations; female-male
relationships, miscegenation, status of
women and image in mass media. The purpose (+, be published in a later issue) whose
of the course is to examine the general in-,o1., energy, philosophy and life styles
ability of American writers to portray
credible women characters, Analysis will
show how this relates to American liter-
out more times than I could count. It is
not included in the log, because whenever
something crossed Mr. X's mind he's come
to where I was and harass me with some-
thing else. I did not initiate any con-
versation other than the initial intro-
duction and early protests.
Suprise! The DA's man never showed up.
The AG's man did less than nothing.
Cummings tried, but was powerless. His
the lawyers at the DA and AG offices
like to speak to other lawyers.
Sue Gutbezahl
Capital District Women
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RESZIN ADAMS — POLITICAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVIST
Reszin Adams has been involved in
politics since she was six years old. At
that time she was selling raffle tickets
to raise funds for the Lincoln Brigade -
Americans who fought against Franco in
the Thirties. She grew up and went to
school in New York City. In high school
she was a member of the American Student
Union. She and other students met with
' Madame Sun Yat Sen and Madame Chang Kai
Chek, who were in this country to protest
the large amounts of scrap iron the United
. States was selling to Japan in 1938.
Both the student organization and Mesdames
. Chang Kai Chek and Sun Yat Sen believed
that the scrap iron was allowing Japan to
build up her resources for war against
China and eventually war with the United
States. Faw people were aware of, or
believed it at the time, but those who
were,were truly prophetic.
During the war Reszin was active in
pro-Soviet organizations, and she did much
war related work - picking vegetables,
collecting clothes, etc. to send to Russia
and other war-torn countries.
Reszin attended the University of
_ Rochester, where she majored in Biology.
At that time, the University was not a
coed school. The women's college was
separate from the men's, because of a
large bequest from the Eastman family
which stipulated that the money be used
only for a newmen's school. All this
| changed after the war when the veterans
' returned and poured into colleges and
universities.
Reszin wrote a political column for
the school paper which became controver-
sial when the Gannett newspaper chain (a
powerful organization which owned both
Rochester papers) objected to a political
column in a college paper.
Reszin married Ted Adams when she
graduated from the University of Rochester
and they went to Ohio where she did
graduate work in Physiology. From there
she went to Buffalo for two years as a
‘teaching fellow in Physiology.
In 1952 she was instrmental in
organizing a Volunteers for Stevenson
Headquarters in Buffalo. The Erie County
party regulars had refused to support or
organize for him. She spent six months
working full-time for Stevenson. By this
time she had dropped out of the field of
Physiology and had become the Manager of
an Art School in Buffalo. During that
time she had her first child, Frances,
took art courses at college and moved
again to Ohio for three years,
- The next move was to Albany where
Ted began teaching English at SUNY.
Reszin stayed home with Fran and then
with David who arrived a year later.
enjoyed being home with her children,
and didn't feel tied down and isolated,
because she had many interests and
activities and many good friends around
She
her.
Her first social action in Albany
came in 0961 when she and others picketed
the Albany 5 & 10¢ stores downtown in
sympathy with lunch counter sit-ins in
the South.
In 1963 she saw a notice of a
Friends Vigil for Peace to take place on
the Capitol Steps on Good Friday. During
World War II, (although she had supported
that war) she had been increasingly aware
that killing in retaliation for killing
was not the answer to the world's prob-
lems. She had good friends who had been
conscientious objectors during World War
II because they could not condone any
killing. She now moved into serious
anti-Vietnam War involvement and activi-
ties. She has been arrested and has-
served several days in jail because of
her strong anti-war convictions and
actions.
In 1963, along with others she or-
ganized a branch of the WILPF, Women's
International League for Peace and Free~
dom. (Ed.'s Note: The WILPF was founded
in 1915 by Jane Addams. Many of its
goals and concepts came out of an Inter-
national Sufferage Convention in Europe.
The women at that Convention were respon=
sible for developing many attitudes and
concepts for the League of Nations,
However, when a peace treaty was finally
decided upon by the League, the WILPF
picketed it, declaring the treaty unfair
and not consistent with their goals for
peace. Jane Addams and Emily Green-Balch
were the only two American women to
receive the Nobel Peace Prize, ) Reszin
has found that through the years she
has consistently agreed with WILPF posi-
tions on war, disarmament, education and
especially equality. "We must work ~
towards equality, she says, many urban
problems stem from economic, educational,
RESZIN ADAMS (Cont'd, )
racial and sexual inequalities." She
feels that we must adopt a more austere
life style, as a protest against rank
consumerism, and we must work to reduce
the differences between the people who
have and those who do not. The Albany
WILPF has come out recently with a pro-
abortion position as a result of Reszin's
efforts.
In 1964,when the Office of Economic
Opportunity was formed, Reszin helped to
start an advisory committee for
citizens —- ACAP, Albany Citizens
Against Poverty. The group became
active in city affairs. During the
five years of the organization's
existence, she served on the
Board, and it was then she became
interested in city politics.
Albany was the only city of over
100,000: population that did not
have a federally funded commun-
ity program through the OEO.
‘When Al Loewenstein came to
Schenectady in 1967 to get sup-~
port for his "Dump Johnson" move-
ment, Reszin was not yet in
politics. She couldn't support
the Republicans and she couldn't
support the local Democrat
Machine, yet she wanted to stay
with the Democratic Party. So
she organized the state-wide
McCarthy organization.
She has continued to be
active in politics with the New
Democratic Coalition, (Ed Fox
was the NDC candidate when he
challenged Sam Stratton in the
Democratic Primary.) She ran
a Volunteers for O'Dwyer group,
and worked for Arthur Goldberg
as a press liaison person. This past
for Koinonia, an interracial, inter-
religious community in Americus, Georgia.
She also provides free mimeographing for
all good causes, works at the Peace
Center, is a Friend of the Welfare
Rights Organization, heads the Adams
Family for the Dove Street fruit and
vegetable Coop, courtwatches - an
important activity undertaken by a small
group of Albany citizens since last
February, which provides the presence of
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a disinterested observer in police court.
Spring she ran concurrently as a delegate Her latest activity is being the anchor-
for McGovern and for the Democratic
County Committee from a small district
(the 10th District in the 6th Ward).
lost as a McGovern delegate to the Corning
Delegation, but she won her district for
Committeewoman by a vote of 14 to ll.
Two weeks later the Albany City Council
abolished her district and annexed it to
the lst District of the 6th Ward.
Reszin also lobbys for the NDC and
other organizations, She has been
holding Great Books discussion groups in
her home bi-weekly for 14 years. She
sells pecans and fruit cakes every year
woman in Albany for Nanette Dembitz, the
first woman to run for judge of the
She Court of Appeals in New York State,
Reszin has been married for 25 years
and enjoys her husband and children.
She is an independent person. She and
Ted have not fallen into many of the
divisive roles that trouble so many
marriages; household jobs are shared.
She says that she has not worked at a
paying job because it would curtail her
freedom to do those things she considers
important. She is a warm, calm person,
very well organized and always rgiipble.
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IMPORTANT POLITICAL HAPPENINGS . LOCAL POLITICS CONTINUED
‘The ONE-to-ONE COMMITTEE, a feminist
lobbying group is presently being formed :
Family Court Judge NANNETTE
DEMBITZ, who is running for the state's
by various Feminists and Civil Raghts groups highest court, the Court of Appeals
to investigate, |. and disseminate infor-
mation, May Glazer, member of the New York
Stae Bar Association, the N,¥,. Council of
Law Associates and the Assov1ation of the
Bar of the City of New York is state
chairperson of the group. Purposes of the
ONE-to-ONE COMMITTEE are to educate wo- —
men so that they may be prepared to est-
ablish a one to one relationship with
their respective candidates for the
State Senate and Assembly, ascertain the
candidates position on women's issues,
and thereafter report to the central
committee. The central committee will
collect and publish the results, making
needs our help in publicizing her
candidacy in the Capital District.
She prefers to appear at non-partisan
gatherings. Reszin Adams, 62-0891,
is coordinating Dembitz activities
in the area and is open to suggestions
regarding activities to help Nannette.
TBR RRS BARB
Katie Rich, 346-7995, of the
Committee for Progressive Legislation
is the person to contact if you wish
to aid the Candidacy of Mary ‘nne
Krupsak in her fight for a senate seat.
them available to women and women's organ—
izations throughout the state,
TARAS HSE
Over 1000 questionnaires to each can=
didate for the legislature have been
maoled out to determine his or her posi-
tion on women's issues, If we do not re-
ceive a reply, a conmittee. woman will
personally visit the candidate, armed
with a questionnaire and make a valiant
effort to ascertain that candidates
position. We hope to publish the results
of the questionnaire in advance of
election day. After the election, the
committee woman will continue to develop
her relationship with the legislator,
keeping him or her informed of pending
legislation, proposed bills buried in
committee or legislation which is needed,
Hopefully the committee woman will by
then have established a good working
relationship with her legislator so
that he or she can rely on the committee
woman to fairly represent the needs and
problems of women constituents,
We need your help. So far, we have
the following legislators covered in
the local area; noe
Fred Field Joanna Banthin=Stelzer
Walter Langley Hileen Kelly
Tom Brown Doris Traschen
[.vglas Hudson Carol Biernacki
new 105th Joris Reintsema
Downstate and Long Island have al-
ready been staffed,
Albany County Women, please support
the drive for a charter form of gov-
ernment for our county. You have
much to gain if the present male-dom-
inated structure is reformed. Common
knowledge is that our county attorney,
John Clyne, MCP EXTRODIN ‘IRE, is act-
ually in charge of running the day to
day business of the county. He will
be on the ballot in November. running
for Albany County Court Judge. Keep
in mind when you cast your ballet
that he allegedly has made anti-
feminist remarks at meetings of the
county legislature to the effect
that he would not want his wife or
any woman on the charter commission
because she would not add anything to
it. Government is just not women's
forte seems to be a sentiment that
is dear to his heart.
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1968 NIXON CLAIMS SECRET PLAN TO END
WAR
1969 US TROOPS KILL CIVILIANS AT
MY—LAI
1970 WAR EXPANDS TO LAOS & CAMBODIA
1971 COMPUTER AIR WAR REPLACES TROOPS
1972 AIR STRIKES REACH ALL TIME HIGH
Thus the administration's criminal
war against the peoples of Indochina
has reached unprecedented levels of
destructive ferocity with more than
300 civilian deaths per day, villages,
schools, hospitals, dikes blasted.
At home this insane war continues
to exact its terrible toll: inflation,
unemployment, alienation, repression
of dissent and the denial of resources
and energies to deal with clamoring
domestic needs.
WE DEMAND AN END TO THE WAR!
We demand the immediate, total and
absolute withdrawal of all US and
satellite troops, weapons, and mili-
tary material from all of Indochina
and its perimeters.
You can help! You can add your
voice to the rising chorus for peace,
You can phone, write, or send this
ad to:
The White House, Senators Javits
and Buckley, Rep. Stratton
You can refuse to pay war taxes,
support the Peace Center, contribute
to the cost of this ad, register and
vote for peace candidates. (Please
clip and send to Capital Area Peace
Center)
SIGNED ADDRESS
Contribution___
(This is a paid advertisement )
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Editor's note: The above -
the text of a large ad to be placed in
a local newspaper before election day
with the names of hundreds of signers.
The Capital Area Peace Center, 727
Madison Ave. is organizing a drive to
contact organizations and individuals
in them to sign the ad and contribute
$1. If you wish to help call 463-8297.
‘ represents
WOM N'S VOTE CONTINUED _
cach person's donation -- whatever amount
--is important. Checks to the McGovern
campaign could be sent through me (36
Herrick Ave., Delmar, N. Y. 1205) to
show the imp.ct women in the movement
can have on a campaign.
The presidency does matter to women.
We are not just fighting to put a woman
on the Supreme Court and to avoid another
presidential veto of day care legislation.
The President sets the tone for the
nation. We now have the chance to have
a president whose consciousness is raised
to women's issues (see Ms Magazine
ratings, First Issue).
Last month former Mayor Wagner expres-
sed regret to Bella bzug on the loss of
her congressional se:t. She thanked hin,
but srid that iicGovern's campaign is the
most importcnt race this year. She is
working herd on it let's all get out
and help her!
sarah Birn
Capitol Distric Women
Women's Political Caucus
Co-Chairperson of the
\lIbany County Citizens
for McGovern
NEWS FROM -LBANY COUNTY WPC
lbany's WPC reports that their next
meeting will be held on September 26,
(see Calendar).
Serah Birn, Co-Chairperson of the lic-
Govern campaign in Jbany County will
state the McGovern case. Ms Birn will
discuss aspects of the national as well
28 local campzign.
len Weiss, Senatorial candidate,
opposing ‘lelter Langley and Eileen
Sullivan, candidate for family court judge
and temporary holder of that position,
will also be on hand. Ms. Sullivan is
opposing Judge Tepedino, presently a
criminal courts judge. There will be a
cuestion and answer period, There will
also be a discussion of Nanette Dembitz's
condidacy.
The steering committee will recommend
thet the Caucus join the State and
National WPC.
i. ABORTION CLINIC RAIDED, SEVEN WOMEN
{a eT
SEIZED (From articles in Chicago news-
papers, May ) and 5)
Seven Chicago women were arrested in
May on charges of operating an illegal
low-cost abortion clinic.
The police were told about the clinic
by a woman whose sister was scheduled for
an abortion, and who didn't want her to
undergo the operation.
\ecording to investigators, the clinic
charged only $100 for the operation and
handled as many as 15 patients per day.
Other sources say the clinic charged less
than $100 and in some cases nothing. The
motive for the abortion clinic was appar-
ently not financial.
The clinic, according to the police,
was in a 3 room apartment and had a fully
equipped operating room and a full supply
of drugs. The group had been trained by
a physician and had been operating for
four months. :
Patients learned about the clinic by
word of mouth, and they came from all
walks of life - career women, college
students, married women, single women.
The arrested women range in age from
21 to 30. Three of them have small chil-
dren. The remaining four were described
as students who have worked to establish
child-care centers in connection with the
women's movement. The seven were held
overnight before appearing in Felony
Court. They were released on $2,500 bond.
Rach woman was charged with three
counts of performing abortions and three
counts of conspiracy to perform abortions.
Each count is punishable by one to ten
years in prison.
A drive to gather funds to support
the legal defense of these seven women
was started by NOW and have been joined
by a number of other organizations.
These women need your support,
Please send contributions to:
Abortion Defense Fund
c/o Pildes and Bizar, tts.
127 North Dearborn
Chicago, Illinois 60602
COHHHHSOHSHOHOESCEECHOERESSESESECS
Jnpertant, Phone Numbers
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NEWS
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N. ae W.
NOW LEGISLATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS AND
ALERT ON SPECIFIC PROVISIONS IN HR 1
.IN REGARD TO DIVORCED WOMEN
HR 1, the House passed Social Se-
curity Welfare bill is expected to
have been debated on the Senate floor
in early August. NOW opposes any pro-
vision that compels women to accept
work, or forces them to work at less
than the minimum wage.
The new expanded HR 1, though,
does contain provisions that would be
helpful to divorced women and NOW
supports the following:
1. The provision for locating a
deserting parent whereby access to Fed-
eral records such as Internal Revenue
and Social Security would be available
to any parent seeking support from a de-
serting spouse regardless of whether
the family was on welfare.
Comment: It is our belief that a number
of women are forced to become welfare
recipients due to the difficulty and
expense of locating their former spouses
who are financially able to assume and
fulfill these responsibilities.
2. We support Federal enforcement
of court orders where states are ineff-
ective.
Comment: The effectiveness of the indi-
vidual states in enforcing court orders
varies widely. Many women know where
their ex-spouses are but are unable to
get their court orders enforced because
they lack the time (which usually mst
be taken away from work) and money (the
cost of obtaining the necessary legal
help is out of proportion to the monies
finally collected).
3. We support the provision that
makes the wages of Federal employees
subject to garnishment in support and
alimony cases (whether the family is
on welfare or not).
Comment: At the present time the pay of
Federal employees, including military
personnel, is not subject to attachment
for this.
lh. We support the extension of
Social Security benefits to divorced
women who have been married for 20
years whether they receive half their
support from the ex-spouses at the time
they become eligible for benefits.
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First Vote- 463-3115
McGovern Headquarters 463-3113
Republican Headquarters— 459-5570
Democratic Headquarters 434-8282
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Lastly, we support imendment S938
(Harris and Javits) which was not includ-~
in HR 1 but can still be voted on. This
would provide Social Security benefits to
a divorced spouse, when the person reach-
es the proper age, if the person was
married 10 years instead of 20,
Comment; The present law is creating a
hardship on a few elderly women who did
not accrue benefits of their own and
through either second marriages or other
reasons were not married to their last
ex-spouse long enough to be eligible.
\CTION: Write your U. S. Senators, now
—— oe
with your views along the lines described
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LEGISLATIVE HEARING CALENDAR
The following dates have been set for
legisl tive he rings:
Get, 17
ers.
Dec. 12 Discrimination \gainst Women
in Employment.
Jan. 16 Hearing on Federal Labor
Programs.
N. O. W. Guidelines for Action on
the above:
1) Write to Joint Legisl tive Committee
on Industrial and Labor Problems; John
Hudacs, executive director of committee,
New Lezislative Offices, ‘\lbany; urging
the cornittee to hold the hearings on
nights and Saturdays so Women can get
thei'e. Limit your remarks to this
topic.
2) The committee is not taking trans-
cripts, so prepare written copies of
testimony end supply committee with
mult copies.
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3) asserblyman Joseph Reilly will chair
the commitice. He is alleg@d@ly anti-
abortionist. We need to present our-
el
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Employment Problems of Ex-Offend-
N. O. W. NEWS CONTINUED , 20
N.O.W. NEWS CONTINUED
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selves in the most positive light. We
need strong, organized prepared testimony
to impress this committee and Reilly.
lh) Each feminist group should appoint
a person to speak in the name of the
“group. Others should speak as individ-
uals not as member of group. If you
are a spokeswoman, it is very important
to be well prepared.
(Ed. note: Time your remarks. To be
effective use 10 minutes as a guidline
unless longer truly warrented)
NOW employment committee has been
working on this project. There were no
open hearings last year. However, a lot
of interest was not expressed either.
Eileen Kelly,
President N. 0. W.
For further information contact any N.O.W.
member or N.O.W., P. 0. Box 6064, Albany,
12206
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Free — Baby t-shirts and odd clothes. See
Chris Root at CDW or NOW meeting. You
pick up.
Women who wish to be placed on Federal
Employment List for high grade openings,
write - FEW 487 National Press Building,
14th and F Street, N.W., Washington D.C.
20005.
Puppets-very special for speci) people
RESZIN ADAMS (Gontt,) bara 439-6695
Although she is not a member of any
Feminist Organization, she is a good
friend of the Women's Movement and she
supports women's issues. She has. lobbied
with us at the Capitol to keep the pres-
ent abortion law and to expand distribu-
tion of birth control information. She
believes that good Day Care is important.
(She provided day care for two working
mothers at her home a couple of years ago. )
She feels that the Women's Movement is a
good thing; that inequalities are the
cause of the basic strain in society, pol-
itically, economically and socially, and
that society can not tolerate the lucky
few any longer. She believes that every-
one must pull his or her own weight in
society today. This does not always mean
working for money, but we all must work
and be an active part of society.
Phoebe Sheres
CDW
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oh OCTOBER CALENDER
September 21-League of Women Voters. "Get
N.Y. State". You can come for lunch at
Into the Action",General Meeting. 8:00 p.m. 12:00, (cost $1.00, Make reservations
The Bank, corner Western & Tryon, Albany.
September 25 — General Meeting - Rens. ~
County Women's League of Wonien’ Voters =
RPI Cultural Center, 8:00 p.m. Discussion
by County Executive Herbert Bower. Open
to public.
September 25 - Capital District Women -
Emergency Large Meeting, 8:00 p.m. 296 S,
Manning Blvd., Albany.
September 26 - Albany County Women's
Political Caucus, 8:00 p.m. The Bank,
Western & Tryon, Speakers - Sara Birn,
Eileen Sullivan, Len Weiss.
September 28 ~ Heads of NOW Task Forces,
meet at 462 Hamilton St., Albany, 8:00 p.m.
September 28,29,30 - Metrofair — Union
College ~ 9:00 a.m. = 10:00 p.m. Day Care
25¢/child/hour & 10¢ each additional child.
Seminars of special interest to women -
Law in an Urban Society, Women & the Law,
Welfare, There must be a better way,
Sept. 29, 2:00 Butterfield 204.
October 2 SUNYA Women's Liberation.
Campus Center, Oct. 2 ~- 7:30 CC 315, First
meeting of the year. Call Peg at 457-5186
or Barbara 457-1759,
October 3 - The Media's Treatment of Women
-.elmage of Women, First Presbyterian
Church, Blue Room. Open to Public.
October 5 =— Coffee with Diane Dubiac at
462 Hamilton St., Albany, 8:00 p.m.
come and raise her consciousness,
October 9 - Pot Luck Supper with Jane
Fonda, Holly Near, Tom Hayden and others.
Sponsored by Albany Peace Center. 5-7 p.m.
Small charge. Place to be announced.
October 9 = Capital District Women
Regular Large Meeting, Peace Center, 727
Madison Ave. 8:00 p.m.
October 9
District Women and NOW, 3:00 p.m., place
to be announced. Bring a friend, particu-
larly new or non-movement women.
October 9 - New York State Women's
Political Caucus - New address, Box 7194
Capitol Station, Albany, N.Y. 12221.
Meeting in New York City, call 541-3268
for information.
October 10 ~ SUNY/A Women's Liberation
8:00 p.m. Assembly Hall, Speaker on Women
and Education
October 12 - Schenectady Women's Alliance
Schenectady Unitarian Church, 1221
Wendell Avenue,
speak on "The Challenge of Court Reform in
Please
~ Coffee with Jane Fonda, Capital
Judge N rette Dembitz will
at Church one day ahead) or come only
for talk.
October 13-15 - Northeast Regional
Women's Law Conference: Oas Litigators:
Qas Parties. Colloquia on Criminal Law
and Employment. Discrimination -
Netober 13-15 at Harvard U. For more info,
write Uonterence, Women's Law Assoc.,
Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Mass.02138,
October 16 - Nanette Dembitz in Albany,
Call Maxine Gootzeit 765-2862, Fraya
Katz-Stoker 462-2084.
October 16 - SUNY/A Women's Liberation
Lecture Center 1, 7:30 p.m. films.
Childcare, People's Liberation, Makeout,
She's Beautiful When She's Angry. Free
with student card, 25¢ without. -
October 17 - Government Hearings,
Employment Problems of ex-offenders.
Place unannounced.
October 17 - Women's Press Club Conference
Dinner Meeting - Special guest, Nanette
Dembitz
October 21 ~ Women's Party to benefit
SpeakOut. 8:00 p.m. Madison Ave, Pres-
byterian Church. Entertainment: Patsy
fargoline of the New Haven Folk Music
Society, Linda Kleinburg, singer, Women's
Tapes, lots of food and good company,
$2.00 donation. Men and women welcome.
October 23 = SUNY/A Women's Liberation
Meeting 7:30 pom. CC 315. Call Peg at
457-5186 or Barbara 457-4759.
October 26 - Rens. Women's Political
Caucus & Troy Women's Lib. RPI cc
Program for faculty wives, inquiries:
Doris Traschen 283-6271.
October 30 ~ SUNY/A Women's Liberation
Speaker - Rev. Judy Hall, Topic: Women
and the Church, 8:00 Assembly Hall.
IRE HE GHEE EEEEHREt
Coalition for a Free Choice has opened
an office at 184 Washington Ave., Albany,
462~5083. Arleen Emery Brown, Coordinator,
(Story next issue)
New Z.P.G. Office - Lyman House #200,
422 Sand Creek -Road, Albany, N.Y. 12205
Tel: 459-6921.
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VOL. I No. VIII
A Feminist Journal November 1972
. THE C‘NDID TES SPEAKOUT
SpeakOut sent a letter and two quest-
ionnaires to the presidential, congress-
ional, and New York State Senate and
Assembly, and Judicial Candidates. We
asked them to comment on the following
issues: abortion reform, birth control
laws, prison reform, the draft, Federal
or State funded daycare, the Equal Rights
Amendment, Statewide Women's Agency,
their main campaign issues, and what .
they plan to do for this state or their
community. Actually, we sent our two
letters; the second added the Day Care
and Birth Control law issues. Therefore,
some of our replies to the first quest-
lonnaire did not include those topics.
We received responses from four
judicial candidates for the New York
State Court of ‘ppeals. They are:
Judge Nanette Dembitz, Judge Sol
Wachtler, Judge Hugh R. Jones and Judge
Cooke. They all stated that they are
forbidden by the Cannon of Judicial
Ethics to comment or express an opinion
on any of the above issues, However ,
Judges Dembitz and Wachtler sent us
comments on past decisions.
Following are some quotes on the
record by Judge Dembitz:
On Equal Rights for Women: Statement,
May 1972: "If the Equal Rights \mend-
becomes part of the Constitution, no
doubt the Family Court and then the high
court whichhas the final say will have
to pass on the argument that the mother
as well as the father should contribute
to child support if she has the finan-
cial means. Changing patterns in fan-
ily relationships will bring other im-
portant questions to our courts, which
must be thoroughly evaluated from the
standpoint of all family members-husband,
wife, child, perhaps ex-husband and ex-
wife." ,
On Abortion: Committee Report for the .
this state,"
{merican Bar ‘ssoc. December, 1969:
"T recommend a report supporting the
following position: (1) Every woman's
moral and religious scruples either for
or against an abortion must be respected;
however, such scruples are a matter for
the individual conscience and should not
be reflected in the criminal law. (2)
The penal and regulatory laws in effect
with respect to the practice of medicine
are sufficient to insure proper practice
with respect to abortion, as in the case
of other surgery. ‘ccordingly, all
penal laws with respect to abortion
should be repealed.
On the Court of ppeals: "It
would be a great breakthrough for a
woman to become a judge of our highest
state court. Of the seven judgeships
of the highest court of this state and
the 35 on the intermediate appeal level,
not one is or ever has been filled by a
woman, Certainly the addition of a qual-
ified woman would bring a significant
dimension to the varied perspectives
that influence the rules of law for
Press Conference, May 1972
Sol Wachtler
See ee ee 7
His comments were confined to Prison
Reform. "Having visited several prisons,
including \ttica as recently as last
week, I have come to the conclusion that
our prisons do not rehabilitate, I think
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it unfair to blame the prison system for
the high rate of recidivism considering ~~
the fact-that the men committed to prison
are criminals. Our prisons could do much
more in the way of training and guiding
these individuals for more constructive
pursuits upon release. In so doing, much
could be accomplished in stemming the
repetition of crime." In an article in
Newsday he strongly urges reforms in the
N. Y. court system. "Each year the bur-
den imposed on our criminal courts in-
creases. There are more 2rrests and in-
dictments and the courts and judges and
administrative personnel are less able to
deal efficiently or effectively with the
volume." He feels that weshould try to
eliminate "Victimless crimes" from the
criminal process. This would include re-
moving automobile accident cases and di-
vorce cases from the courts. "also other
areas of reform should be explored, " he
said. "Our task is not merely the elin-
ination of judicial congestion but the
freeing of the courts to serve justice."
THOM’S BROWN: 02nd A District
On the issues: Abortion-He enclosed
a letter to Governor Rockefeller dated
May 11, 1972 strongly urging him to sign
the Donavan-Crawford repecl bill.
Statewide Women's \gency instead of
present Unit: "I do not favor creation
of new agencies, I do favor the enforce-
ment of the Equal Rights Amendment."
Prison Reform ~ "My position on prison
reform is outlined in the Report on the
Select Committee on which I serve. He
is strongly in favor of prison reform.
The above report is available at SpeakOut
for those interested in the details.
The draft-"Favor continuance of draft.
Don't believe volunteer army will provide
necessary level of strength."
The Equal Rights Amendment-"I voted for
and was proud to support the Equal Rights
Amendment, "
What do you plan to do for this state
or community?-"To continue to support
and sponsor legislation for the relief of
the elderly, reduction of the problems in
our correction institutions, and make my
best judgment on all issues that come
before the legislature."
What are the main issues in your cam-
paign?-"That government should only spend
what the people can afford and that the
creation of more beaurocracy be curbed.
\lso to focus on continuing to speak
on the issues which concern my constit-
uency."
FRED FIELD: 107th A District.
On the issues - Reform of ibortion
Laws-"I have consistently opposed the
liberalized Abortion Law passed in 1970
and will continue to do so. I don't
feel "\bortion on Demand" represents
the true feelings of my constituents."
Statewide Women's Agency instead
of present Unit-"I don't fully under-
stand the nature of this topic. The
present Women's Unit does operate on a
Statewide basis and in fact, has an of-
fice in New York City. The Women's
unit is not geographically restricted
under the present organizational setup
and I see no reason why it should be."
Prison Reform-"The issue of Prison
Reform will most likely be a major one
in the 1973 session now that the ‘ttica
Commission Reports have been filed. I
personally support the concept of Prison
Reform, as I am sure most of my collegues
do. I supported reform measures that
did come before us in 1972. ‘\fter giv-
ing the matter considerable thought, I
do not advocate completely the maxi-
maxi concept of prisoner restraint, how-
ever I do feel that certain inmates
must be handled differently than others."
The Draft-"This, quite frankly, is
an unusual topic to ask a State Legis-
lator to comment upon. We have abso-
lutely no control over the Draft and ..
don't expect we ever will or should.
However, I support the President's
views as it regards a Volunteer irmy,
but I still question whether in fact
it will work,
What are the main issues in your
Campaign-"Legislative reform, full state
funding of education, no fault insur-
ance, an integrated state transit plan,
environment, prison reform, women's
rights, taxes and government spending."
NEIL W. KELIEHER
Republican ‘ssemblyment, 10lst District
‘portion and Birth Control Lews-
"IT have opposed the liberalized abortion
law presently in effect that allows ter-
mination of pregnancies up to 2h weeks.
I definitely support birth control leg-
islation and feel there is a need to
increase the number of birth control ed-
Cont. pe3
EOE eV
Kelleher cont. 3
<=x0me any era eeerr ee
ucation centers throughout the state."
Statewide Women's Agency-"I have had
very little mail concerning this matter.
I would support whatever provides the max-
imum service."
Prison Reform-"Long overdue, I will
support the legislative recommendations
of the ‘ssembly Sub-Committees."
The Draft-"This is a Federal Program
and does not relate to the responsibility
of the New York State Legislature. How-
‘ ever, I do support the concept of militery
readiness," . a
The Equal Rights \mendment-"My past
voting record will reflect my total supp- —
ort of the Equal Rights effort." ~~
What I plan to do for the State or — :
Community-"Give the best possible service
to the people of my district within the |
framework of a sensible budget and tax
program,"
Main issues of Campaign-"Taxes, State
subsidy programs to localities (i.e.
Urban Renewal Development) and Education-
al Programs for youngsters, welfare, etc."
Harold *. Rodgers: IL Candidate
<tr ee
Day Care-"High priority given to ex-
pansion of day care facilities. State
must supplement federal funds if the
latter are limited," |
Reform of abortion and birth control
laws-"\bortion is not the concern of the
State. I would revive the bill that was
killed to allow minors access to birth
control devices and information without
permission from parents."
Statewide Women's ‘gency-"Yes, Full
support for a Statewide Women's Agen-
cy."
Prison Reform-"High priority. Speedy,
efficient and humane system of criminal
justice. Better legal representation of
poor defendants. Reform of Penal Code
to exclude victimless crimes." 7
The Draft-"Should be abolished,"
The Equel Rights Amendment-"High pri-
ority-equal opportunities for women 2nd
minorities. Strict enforcement of anti-
discrimination laws."
Main issues in Campaign-"Tax Reform.
Services provided by the State. Indivi-
dual rights,"
HAROLD L. MULLER
Conservative Party Candidate, 105th
Assembly District, Schenectady,
Albany, Schoharie, Delaware, Montgomery
Counties.
Day Care-"Against"
Reform of abortion and birth control
Laws-"Reform of present law-yes.
Birth Control-"No,"
Statewide Women's ‘gency-"Possibly."
Prison Reform-"For educational bene-
fits in prisons, approve of necessary re-
forms of particular abuses."
The Draft-"If volunteer army arrange-
ment doesn't work, the draft system is
only other option."
The Equal Rights Amendment-"I approve."
What do you plan to do for this State
or Community?-"Suggest limitations of
Governor and Lieutenant Governor be li-
mited to two successive terms. Support
Conservative Platform."
What are the mein issues in your Cam-
paign?-"Taxes,:people and locan control
of government,"
Further Remarks-"' representative is
just that. The people are the employer,
the representative the employee. I may
have ideas that are not in line with con-
stituents desires. In this case, mature
judgment and expression by the people will
be deciding f2ctors, regardless of my
personal feelings."
Cont. P. 13
EMPLOYWENT OPPORTUNITIES CONT. From Page Li
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N.Y. State Education Department—Associate
in Higher Education,
To work as a curriculum?administration
consultant and evaluster for the 214
private colleges (and public) in New York,
Salary: $18,000 approx,
Qualification:PHD or equal, experience
college teaching etc,
Apply: Mr, Donald Tritschler
Bureau of college evaluation
Rm. 1925 |
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Albany, N.Y. Phone 474-2595
Happy Job Hunting!
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Good Luck!
OnARTER COMMISSION STATEMENT OF
ALBANY CJUNTY wOMEN'S POLITICAL
JAUCUS
The Albany County women's
Political Caucus is in. favor of
a charter that sets up a system
of government witn adequate . :.
checks and balances between tne
legislative and executive, similar
to that operating on the national
devel.
Basic to that system is a ...
strong elected executive who has
tne vote over legislation and the
power to appoint department heads.
keforms in our legislature to
make it truly responsive to the
people are long overdue, for ex-
ample, a new reapportionment plan,
more Irequent meetings, and open
public hearings where citizens may
ask questions and receive answers
concerning proposed new budgets.
Today people are more aware of
the degree of responsibility and
responsiveness of government at
all levels. A charter form of gov-
ernment would offer Albany County
the opportunity to answer more
effectively these needs.
we would like to see more
citizen. participation invited,
plus the inclusion and appointment
of qualified women to responsible
positions in county government.
woile we commend tne legislature
for the appointment, however be-
lated,
ter commission, at the same time,
we regret that more women were
not named. after all, fifty per
cent of the voters in the county
are women. women's place is no
longer confined to the home as
those who would lixe to return to
‘the world of yesterday would have
us believe. Need we remind anyone
that it was largely through the
efforts of women's organizations
that interest in a drive for
county charter was initiated.
In closing, we request that
more public hearings be neld as
work on tne charter progresses.
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CALSZNDAR AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Oct.25 Albany Taxpayers Assoc. has
invited tne candidates running in
Albany city and county to sit on
their Hot Seat and answer questions
from the public. West End Presby-
terian church, 585 Central Ave.
Albany 8 p.m.
Oct.26 Program for faculty wives.
Sponsors:
Troy Women's Lib and xnensselaer
Women's Political Caucus. Call:
Doris Traschen 283-6274.
Oct.27 McGovern Benefit. Sargent
shriver will speak. Place: Michaels
at Rt. 9, north of Latham Circle
Time: 1 p.m. Lunchedn cost $16.34
Call Donna Brown 463-3113.
Oct.ef Reception for Judge Nanette
Dembitz. International Center
22 Willett St. Albany 8:30 p.m.
All welcome.
Oct 30 Rev. Judy Hay to speak at
SUNYA Campus Center Assembly Hall
Topic: women and the Church. 8p.m.
Call Peggy 457-5186 or Barb 4574759
Nov.4 The Self-Help Clinic is
coming to Albany If interested
call Peggy 457-5186.
Nov. 4,5 Kummage Sale 563 Park Av.
Benefits Coalition for a Free ~
Choice. Donations and Volunteers
are needed. Call Laura xossman
482-9114,
Nov.15 Caucus on women's Rights at
SUNYA: Albany Chapter. Meeting for
the faculty group. HU290,11:15=
12:45 pm.
Nov. 18 Community Awareness Day.
Shenendehowa H.S. Child care avail-
able. Clifton Park FeminiSts will
be present. Call DaktrolsQuellette
371-4030.
Schenectady Area Women: Anyone
interested in joining a conscious-
ness-raising group call Ann Booth
399-5790.
Nov.29 Caucus on women's Rights at
SUNY Newsletter:deadline for arti-
Cles. Submit articles to Ruth
Aronson 1457 Western Av. Albany.
Nov.3Q N.O.wW. meeting. Open to the
public. First Pres. Church, State
& Willett Sts. Albany. Blue Room.
Topic: Reproduction and its Control;
Politics.
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LEGISLATION
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FOR_WOMEN
by Diane Dubiac, candidate for State Legislature in 103ra district
Over half a century has
passed since women were given the
right to vote, but there remain
great inequities in our laws and
public policies which discrimin-
ate against women. Many injust-
ices against women are based on
traditions and private beliefs
which cannot easily be remedied
through legislation. But many
others are rooted in laws which
can and must be changed.
women have been making great
advances recently in many fields.
However, I do not feel placing
token women in various positions
is a satisfactory solution to the
entire problem. I wanted to see
women on the Albany County
Charter Commission. I would like
to see a women on the Supreme
Court. I would very much like to
see one more woman in the State
Assembly. But I strongly believe
these women should be selected as
individuals, based on their qual-
ifications rather than sex.
Therefore, I am seeking office
not aS a woman candidate but as
a candidate who happens to be a
woman. Ido not want anyone to
vote for me simply because I am
female, just as I hope no one
will not vote for me because of
my sex. I hope the voters will
look beyond my girlish figure to
examine issues and platforms.
As a legislator, I will vote
according to what I feel best for
my constituents. I am whole-
heartedly committed to independ-
ence and will not vote for an
issue because a particular group
Supports it, “be it“a’pozivical or
women's group. For this reason,
many people have accused me of
being against women. This could
not be further from the truth. I
find it unthinkable how I, asa
woman, could be against legislat-
ion which would benefit women,
Because much of the misunder-
standing of my views on women
stems from my stand on the
abortion issue, I would like to
Clarify that stand. My position
is based on firm personal
beliefs which I cannot morally
compromise to win votes. I
believe abortion is wrong under
the present law. I can justify
extreme situations such as rape
or serious medical or pS8ycholog-
ical problems. But I am strongly
opposed to the present law which
permits abortion as an alternat-
ive to birth control. I believe a
woman's body is her private
concern, but she must accept the
consequences of actions that body
performs. \hen a woman consents
to sexual intercourse, she must
accept the possibility that a
child will be conceived, no
matter how much birth control
limits that possibility. I am
concerned that unwanted pregnanc-
ies occur predominantly among low
income, poorly educated and young
women. However, I believe the
only solution we can offer isa
vigorous education program and
the unlimited distribution of
contraceptives, 7
Aside from my views on abort-
ion, there are many other areas
in which I want to work on behalf
of women. Assuming passage of
the Equal Rights Amendment on the
federal level, I strongly support
the passage of a similar amend-
ment to the New York State Const-
itution and the corresponding
revision of state laws to comply
with these amendments. In
addition, we must improve enforce-
ment procedures of these laws.
No amount of legislatien could
effect change until there is
adequate enforcement.
Other proposals which I hope
to introduce into the State
Legislature include:
Reform of the Family court
laws so that women are not at
such a disadvantage. It is
presently impossible for family
court to effectively deal with
putative fathers. I favor the
appointment of special investig-
ators to work within family court
to track down absentee fathers.
This would also help reduce the
- *« -_- owe
LEGISLATION FOR WOMEN (Cont'd.)-
welfare rolls. .
Revision of court procedures
dealing with rape cases. This
crime often goes unreported
because women fear the embarrass~
ment and harrassment that often
results. I would provide for
closed trials for rape cases and
allow the victim to be unidenti-
fied in the press. This would be
similar to present procedures for
juvenile offenders.
state income tax deduction for
child care costs for working
mothers and/or fathers.
natienal level. we must make
Similar provisions on the state
level to give working mothers a
tax break.
I have also endorsed the
Krupsak-Gunning matrimonial bill
and other proposals supported by
women's groups which would help
alleviate discrimination against
women, I sincerely want to work
on behalf of women to give all of
us equal opportunity in New York
State.
"DISCRIMINATION AGAINST
OMEN IS A DAMAGING
REALITY, MORALLY WRONG,
AND SOCIALLY WASTEFUL.
AS WE LIMIT OUR WOMEN SO
DO WE LIMIT OUR NATION", -
GEORGE McGOVERN
It's nice having a senator
whose consciousness is raised
to women's issues. .
Shouldn't we have a president
like that?
WORK FOR McGOVERN. | BELLA IS!
Albany 463-3113 Troy 272-7919
Schenectady 370-1005
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STATUS OF E.R.A, STATE BY STATE
LEGISLATIVE VOTE COMMENTS
House
Ala. all
Alaska Yes
Ariz r =
Ark. --
Colo. Yes
Conn. No
Del. Yes
Fla. “=
Ga. --
Hawaii Yes
Idaho Yes
Eel No
ind, oP
Iowa Yes
Kans. Yes
Ky. Yes
La. No
Maine -=+
Md. Yes
Mass. Yes
Mich. Yes
Minn, -=-
Miss. --
MoO. --
Mont. os
Nebr.
Nev. --
N.H. Yes
Ned. Yes
N ° Mex, ar Ti
Rate Yes
N e C e =
N.Dak. --
Ohio --
GiGLaese +00
Oreg. ©--
Pa. Yes
htale «t@8
a
Tenn, -=-
S.Dak. Yes
Texas Yes
Utah oo
Vite No
Va. biditcsed
\y ash. =
\, oVG@s Yes
Vise. Yes
Wyo. oe
i Paid Political Advertisement ;
senate
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
'72 vote poss.
First to ratif:
Re-vote to come
Gov. supports
-- Strong Labor opp.
Yes In study comm.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
_ Out hypodermic needles and draw-
Help Clinic is a PARAMEDIC learning
CONCERNS EVERY WOMAN WITH A BODY
7
SOS_SOS. SOS SAVE OUR SISTERS! SOS SOS SOS SAVE OUR SELVES SOS SOS
ett to 0 Vo EVE OUR SELVES SOS SOS
On Wed. afternoon, Sept. 20, of immediate PERSONAL concern!
1972 members of the Los Angeles Because we are all liable, it
POLICE Department arrived: at the is POLITICAL! Carol Downer says,
Feminist Health Center with a "This arrest only clarifies what
SEARCH WARRANT And took all of the situation really is! Even if
the materials of the Self-Help they gave us only one more year,
Clinic. Feminist's lawyer, Jean= we would have Self-Help Clinics
nette Christy, stated that this all over the world. None of us has
meant a massive ARREST was immin= time to waste in jail, but obdvi-
ent and that the most expedient ously this is important enough in
action was to TURN THEMSELVES IN provoking the establishment that
to avoid the danger of being arr= we are all vulnerable!
ested, hand-cuffed and held indef-
initely. On Thurs. Sept. el, 1972 What can we Do? THE BEST DEFENSE
at 4:30 pm CAROL DOWNER and COLLEENTS AN OFFENSE! We can initiate a
WILSON turned themselves over to - POLITICAL OFFENSIVE! We can take
the Los Angeles police. After this case all the way to the Su«
several hours in JAIL they were preme Court if necessary. Here's
released on bond, $500 each. Their how to begin: (Any or All of the
arraignment is to take place on following + help from your own
Thurs. Sept 28, at Division 81 of imaginations should be sent to
the L.A. County Court House. Feminist Women's Health Center,
746 Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles,
How did this Happen? The arrest Ca. 90005)
warrant stated that two police-
women and another woman witnessed 1.2 Money: The immediate debt is
the Self-Help Clinic presentation. $1,000 bond. This does not include
They turned their sisters in. lawyers fees or the expense of
creating a political action =
What_is the Charge? THE PRACTICE phone, printing, postage. This
OF MEDICINE WITHOUT A LICENSE! mailing is going to 1200 sisters
Incidents specifically named in across the country. If we each
the search warrant providing the sent a MINIMUM of $2.00 that is
basis for arrest were: for Carol already $2,400. Make checks pay=
Downer, ALLEGEDLY helping women able to LEGAL AID FUND.
insert a speculum; noting a yeast
infection, helping apply yogurt. Il. Notarized Affidavits: Stating
For Colleen Wilson, ALLEGEDLY how the SHC has benefited you per-
helping women fit a diaphragm; sonally, stressing that you have
handing out birth control pills; used the speculum for self-exame
giving pregnancy tests; passing ination (or that you would like to)
and that you intend to continue
using it;that you are concerned
with preventive care thru regular
observation. If you have detected
an infection, a disease, or a
pregnancy, please state. If you
have consulted with doctors as a
result of self-examingtion, please
7 state. Much as aman has immediate
How does this affect. Us? THIS CASE access to his own penis, a woman
can now have immediate access to
her own cervix. 1S THAT ILLEGAL?
ing blood.
What _is the Defense? That the Self-
training center in which all women
are given access to control over
our own bodies}
THAT SHE WANTS TO OWN AND CONTROL!
Because we are all liable, it is
Self-Help Ciinic cont. 8
III. Publicity: Publicize the
SHC concept and the arrest in
your area. See Press Release
sample, can be used as a guide
or verbatim, but should be ree
typed and modified (blanks filled
in)for local use. Pass the word
to feminist groups, media, centers
Read this statement at your rap
groups md meetings. Wy
SAMPLE PRESS RELEASE
The arrest of two Los Angeles
women, on charges of "practicing
medicine without a license" has
prompted a response from members
of who run a group similar
to the one conducted by the
California women.
_.» a spokeswoman for
Said in a statement last night
that the two women turned theme
selves over to the LosAngeles
police on Thurs. Sept. 21 after
authorities had confiscated matere
ials used for self-examination
the .day before."
‘A lecture with slides is pre-
sented to interested women who
want to start their own Self-Help
groups. "By using a mirror. and
plastic speculum, a device which
opens the vaginal walls and reveals
the cervix, women learn how to
detect pregnancy, irritations,
infections and unusual changes
that would cause them to seek -
medical attention. Oddly enough,
2s said, "we end up going to
doctors more often now than before
Women have long been advised
to examine their breasts for
signs of cancer,"she continued.
"Pap smear kits are now being
made available for home use. Why
suddenly, should it be illegal
for a woman to examine her cervix?
And why shouldn't we do this in
groups?" she queried. "Women are
now able to detect changes and
abnormatities by noting their _
normal cycles. This is something
men have always been able to do
easily for themselves."
The Los Angeles Self-Help Group
was formed in April 1971.
3
EXTRACT
Other Self-Help Groups around
the country, including base
their methods on those used by
the California women.
End of Sample Copy
IV.Med?tattPeesennel: Get suppor-
tive :etters from sympathetic
doctors, nurses, midwives, para-
medics, health and social workers
on the importance of knowing about
our own bodies to keep ourselves
healthy, and on the need for
PARAMEDIC training and facilities
for women in Obstetrics and Gyn-
ecology.
V. Legal Aid: If any local groups
have specific legal information
that will be relevant to this
case, please send. a
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|
ia Verne Hamilton, "Persian"
LaVerne Hamilton is known taroughout
Capitaland for her tireless work on
behalf of other people. There is not
much glory in tue type of day in and
day out work whicnhshe nas done, but
necessary it is. We at Speakout
would like to salute ner,
Coressponding secretary of the
Albany NAACP, La Verne also edits
the NAACP monthly newsletter which
under her airection has just won
its third national award for excel-
lence, She is a member of the Board
of Directors of the Northeastern
“New York Speech Center and is em-
ployed as an editorial consultant
for Scott, Foreman and Company.
Now that election time has rolle-
--ed aroundayain. La Verne isup to
her shoulders in the work of the
stafr for Voter registration and
education. The NAACP is working with
other groups of the Albany Black
Coalition to see that each adult in
e5 election districts of the city
is registered to vote. She is chair-
person of the canvas-card committee.
On a more exciting note, La Verne
was one of 30 New York State dele-
gates-at-large to the 1972 Democra-
tic National Convention. Although
nearly all of the 278 New York
delegates were committed to Senator
MCGovern, she was the only delegate
so committed. Even though she says
she "did not think of myself as a
Black or a woman" at the convention,
She did think the combination help-
ed in her selection. She said that
regardless of her race or sex, the
most important goal in Miami to her
was to insure. McGovern's victory
at the convention and in November.
when asked how she felt about Mc-
Govern's position on women!s issues,
she stated that he is sincere and
liberal. "He believes in a woman's
right to abortion; for instance,
but does no think it is a matter |
for Federal legislation." Being a
“bit weary of politicians and pre-
election promises, I asked her if
MeGovern's election would really
make any difference for women.
"I don't know," she said. "Poss-
‘ibly not on the day to day level
- women's liberation?"
for most wmen, but I believe he
is sincere when he says he will
appoint women to the cabinet,
to the Supreme Court, and Federal
-Judgeships around the country."
La Verne pointed to his support
of child care legislation in
1971 and his co-sponsorship of
legislation prohibiting discrin-
ination against people because
OS SeX.
A loyal McGovern supporter,
She is Secretary of the Albany
County McGovern campaign.
la Verne is the mother of David,
4, and Lisa, 10 months. They
were in bed when I interviewed
Our woman of the issue so I
missed them both, but I asked
her how she could handle the
chileren and all of her other
activities. "Most of the workI
do from home. I utilize their
nap times, evenings, and the
time they play together. Since
I made the decision to be a mo-
ther, I look upon this as my
most important commitment now.
When I have to make a decision,
I choose them." She feels that
day care centers should be a
matter for Federal legislation,
but unlike some feminists she
Sees the centers as a fringe
benefit, not a responsibility
of private industry.
Concern for the community is
high on her list of priorities.
Apathy in the Capital District
is of great concern to her.
"People are either satisfied
or afraid to speak out for change
A lot of people just don't care
about anything except their
imuediate families." Quality of
education and tieatment of child
ren in the city schools was also
a very special concern.
Since many feminists
conceined avout the lack
women in tne movement, I
the question, "what does Women's
Liberatisn have to offer Black
women or Black women to offer
LaVerne
answe.ed, "There aie only a hand
ful of Black women in the move
ment because most Black women
don't feel they need it. p. 10
are
of Black
posed
Black wouwen nave always been all
Owed Jobs even wuen thei. men
weren't and now -uney want to stay
auome ana take ca:e of taueir child
en. On @ whole; we've never been
subservient td our men. It was
always wulte wouen wuo were plac
€d on pedestals, falsely and
unfortunately wade to feel nizh
ana yuecnly, sueltered fiom tne
Worgd Ouiside tue howe. wowen's
diberation will uely everyone if
10S alw 14s to uo away wita stereo
types." — |
laVerne said, "All my life
I've been «nown in relation to
someone else, as Kev. McDaniel's
daugater, Jim's sister, Harry's
wife and now David's wotuer."
Sue feels strongiy in eacn woman
doing wer Own tning ana objects
to references in tne press such
as "urs naixy Hawilton, wife of
Hariy camilton, tresident of the
NaACP," wien tue article is
Supposedly about her and not her
husband. Sue is pioud of her
husband out feels that she has an
identity of ner own. Speakout
agrees.
Just before leaving the
Hamilton nome, LaVerne toid a
story of a iecenv. event ihnat had
hapPeneu to ner. whe Atmospheric
sciences Departuent at SUNYA nad
~Otten vogetuei fo. a picnic.
faculty and .rauuate. svudent
families, as well, nad been invit
ed. sme Hawiitons and anotner
couple aecided to join an on-goi-
ng soltbalil Jame when, to both
couples’ surprise, the wouuen
learned that tue, wouldn't be
aliowed to play. Ten minutes of
huritiating excuses and footdrag-
eids and the woue. we.e finally
axicoweu to play only pecause
tneir nusbands would now play
Witnout tnem. "woen we said we
Wanted to play, tne men, partice
ularly tne giad students, lauzhed.
Most of tnem wouldn't even look
at us.. It was as if we weren't
even there. sverytime tne other
Woren and I got up to bat all
the man automatically wovea in
clesc. because they 'xnew' we
couidn't nit. Fortunately, I
was taree for turee."
EE FeFTETTECEFCLULTTCTC—C™*™
10:
Women all over the Capital
District are working for change
both in and out of the spote
light. LaVerne Hamilton is one
wao nas long deserved recog-
nition ror her sincere efforts
"to change the system,"
Quoting from the speech:
sne delivered at the August
2ot.i women's’ Day velebration
in wasuington Park, "We nave
come a long way in our struggle
for liberation, but tne impor-
tant thing... is where we're
going. From my vantaze point,
it seems forward, not only for
ourselves as women;but, for all
people, for waen women aie
liberated, we find that others
prosit: Blacks, Puerto kicans,
Indians...ivery bit of freedom
that comes t9 one group helps
anotner group in its battle for
liberation. Whether we are
ambassadors or secretaries or
homemakers, Wuetner we're
volunteers ov paid, there's a
joo that must be done wiere we
aL, that Only we Can dOeeece
There's svill need for deep ref
Orm and that refoim must come
from below. It always has and
always will because no one
Witn four aces ever calls for
@ new deal." jell said. Amen
Chris xnoot
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LETTERS TO SPEAKOUT
Dear Speakout Staff,
Enclosed is an article that I wrote
after reading the September issue of
Speakout. I would hope that you would
consider it for publication either as
an article or as a letter. Anyway,
publishable*or not, I would like to
hear what you think,
. IT am also interested in subscribing
to Ms, through the Speakout offer and
would like some more information about
that, : ,
Thanks
Sincerely,
Diane McNamara
TREE HIRE ERE HAHEE RARE EABEEHHE
Carol Beirnacki's article in the
September issue of SPEAKOUT concerned
itself with the "debate raging in the
Women's movement, one which most often
divides us along class, ethnic, and
political interest lines which were
decided by men as both necessary and.
all inclusive," .
She goes on to present the question
as one of priority. "If you are black
and a woman which comes first? If yo
are white and a liberal and a woman
which comes first?" etc, She concludes
in the same order that. she listed them,
"The answer is obvious, All women come
last."
Carol then makes a call to unity,
A call to abandon "the great debate"!
and to "stand together and understand
one another," |
My question to Carol and to
SPEAKOUT readers is what is the basis
and meaning of this unity?
Carol calls political philosophies
"cubbyholes" that stand in the way of
uniting women, You blame them on men,
They decided they were "necessary and
all inclusive", (This particular
thought strikes me as the most condes
cending and chauvinist. Women didN't
~Gecide for themselves that t!eir polit.
ics, class, race are important to then,
but had them hoisted on them by men?
‘Well, women never could think anyway.)
+Politics, class, economics, race, are
bothersome and should be buried, You
want to rally around the cry of women
but a cry that is nothing more than
bioloby. For very real political,
economic, and class reasons, Pat Nixon
is not my sister. I understand where
matter of them being there, of being
she is coming from and we are not
going to stand together just because
we are both women. Biology alone
does not unite us,
"A Negro is a Negro. It is
only under certain circumstances
that he becomes a slave." The same
is true for women, men, and children,
We must understand the circumstances=
economic, historic, class, political,
etc. that have brought us to where
we are and then find ways to change
it.
Carol states that we are "over
half of every majority or minority,
whether racial, political, or econom
ical" and that "we have the power for
victory in our f ight."
My next question is what is "our}
fight?
Is our fight getting half of the
Republican National Committee female?
' Why or Why not?
Is getting stores to buy only
union lettuce our fight?
Is getting women on Navy battle
ships our fight? Why or Why not?
Is stopping the war in Indochina
our fight? Why or why not? .
We seem to have no way to evalua=
te these, What is crucial is to under
stand what kind of change is needed
and brings us foward and how we can
effect it. It could be that support-
ing an all male wnion strike will take
us farther than getting the Republican
National Committee half female.
Unlike Carol, I cannot separate
my sex from my politics or class, and
cannot separate other peoples! sex
from their politics, or class, because
they are all one-they form the person, |
_ Politics, class, economics, étc.
are not things, but processes of human |
interaction, We are talking about
changing the ways people relate, how
they live these relations, These
relations aren't sensitivity sessions.
They are the economic and political
relations of a worker to a boss, a
husband to a wife, a child to a parent,
a white to a black, a politician to a
voter, etc.
It is not a matter of women being
first, last, or in between; it is a
integrated into and involved in a
struggle to change and that change
Dear Speakeut Cont,
A za involves more than a
static notion of sex,
tion of sex, It involves notions of
class, politics, sex, race, power, econ-
omics, history, that are always chang-
ing and creating new forms and notions,
I form my politics, They are not
hoisted on me by men. My sex is part
of that, so is my class and race, I
do not stand with or against anyone on
the basis of their sex, class or race,
but on the basis of how they integrate
those elements into a political philo
sophy for change,
iM,
1k, Marx, Wage—Labour and Capital
Dear Ms. McNamara:
We are printing your letter and arti-
cle. We hope the SPEAKOUT readers will
themselves reply to you. The questions
you have raised are important. The
answer is one of both personal and
group priorities, and the realities fa-
cing women today,
Sisterhood and Peace
The SPEAKOUT Staff
FARRER REA RHR AHA HAHE
Ost, 17, "72
Dear Speakeut,
Enclosed is a clipping frem the
Spotlight a weekly newspaper which
circulates mainly in the Delmar drea,
I would like to give other women in the
county an oppertunity to read the very
positive stand that Harry B. Rezzemini,
candidate for Albany Court judge has
taken regarding women and politics,
His stand is in marked contrast, in
my opinion, to that ef his cpponent,
John Clyne, present ccunty attorney.
Sincerely,
Judy Merrill
fey Verott]
The Spotlight
Harry Rezzemini..sedeclared that "the
time has come for our female citizens
to be considered on an eqyal basis with
males forjobs at every level government
based solely on their ihdividual merits
Oct 5,72
——education, experience qualificationsee.
It involves no .
Citing statistics exemplifying discrim-
ination in government, he saud "These
statistics,.."are a clear call te
qualified women everywhere te come
forward and make their prescence known,
As the men of today become more aware
of the secondary role women have had to
play in government due not to laek of
ability or creativity, but solely to
the reason of their sex, we will see an
increasing number of appointments at
every level of governement and hope—
fully, disappearance of the taboo of
allowing women to fully participate ib
the democratic precess,"
He referred to a 19lkpeech by Christ-
abel Pankhurst, one of Americas first
strong advocates of women's rights, in
which she said: "we are here to claim
our rights as women, not only to be
free but to fight for freedom. It is
our privilege, as well as our pride and
joy, to take some part in this militant
movement, which, as we believe, means
the regenerations of all humanity, Ne
thing but contempt is due people who -
ask us to submit to unmerited oppress-—
ion, We shall not do it."
"r, Rezzemini said her words are
echoed today by thoughful people every—
where, "we cannot," he said, "except
nor rightfully watch over half our
population stand by and not be allowed
to contribute to its full potential
and ability."
FERRER
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S\MUEL S. STR TTON..
Congre$sman,' 28th Congressional District
Reform of ‘bortion and Birth Control
Laws-"This is a state problem generally.
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of the defendant. My goal is to make
sentences for similar offenses by simi-
lar offenders more uniform.
The benefits of my plan are many.
Would oppose Federal abortion legislation. "Calendar backlogs in our appellate courts
State wide Women's \gency-"Not& informed" would be reduced by the likely reduction
Prison Reform-"Improvements needed."
The Draft-"Should keep on stand-by
basis if volunteers not adequite to
meet need,"
Equal Rights tmendment-"I voted for it,
I'm for it."
What do you plan to do for this stite
or community?~"Help improve jobs and
quality of life. Give faithful service
to the people."
What are the main issues in your
campaign?~"My record of service and ach-
ievement over the past two’ years."
Court of \ppeals Candidate Cooke —
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on Court Reform
The public spotlight focuses upon our
courts as never before, It is the duty
of those entrusted with our jurisprudence,
to heed justified criticism and to put
our system of law in order, —
One area where our methods have not
functioned well has been in providing
speedy trials. In criminal cases, if
aman is guilty ‘there should be a close
relation in time between the crime and
punishment. If he is innocent, his re-
putation should be freed quickly of any
cloud upon it. If we can send a man to
the moon, we should be able to give him a
speedy trial,
Since the right to a speedy trial must
have priority over convenience, courts
will be required to operate on a longer
day-by-day basis, as well as during sum-
mer months. The judges of our trial
courts should be deployed from 2 central
point to courts throughout the, state,
thus making available judicial personnel
from the less busy to the more congested
courts. Computerized planning, budget-
ing and staff allocation can reduce costs
by millions of dollars, increase efficiency -
and provide speedier trials,
In May, I proposed a "statewide felony
sentence review court" to solve the ma-
jor problem in the area of criminal sent-
encing -- uneven sentences for similar
offenses by similar offenders.
calls for a statewide court, staffed by
experienced trizl judges, with the power |
to review felony sentences upon appeal
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My plan .
the C
of legally frivolour appeals. Delays
caused by "judge-shopping" by the pros-
ecution and the defense would be reduced.
. major cause of prison unrest would be
eliminated. Our goal of effectively re-
habilitating criminals could be more
easily attained. Periodic conferences of
judges, correction personnel and proba-
tion personnel, a corollary to my plan,
Will strengthen the entire sentencing
process,
‘. curtain has been drawn between our
courts and the people, and the courts,
often misjudged, need better public re-
lations. Most judges and court officials
are dedicated--some few are not. The
regulated use of television and radio in
courtrooms would allow the public to see
firsthand how effectively the courts are
truly functioning, which judges and
court personnel are serving well, who the
hard workers are and whether the courts
are fair and impartial. These devices
Should not be employed in certain types
of cases, such as those involving famil-
ies, children and sex crimes. 1 compe-
tent judge could prevent theatrics by
the participants, On balance, the ad-
vantages outweigh the possible drawbacks.
Increased public awareness of courts
and their problems would produce effic-
iency and reduce unfair conment.
. concerned public and those in pub-
lic life mst solve our judicial problems.
I have had 19 years of experience as a
judge in the County Court, Surrogate's
Court, State Supreme Court, and now in
the ‘ppellate Division.
My experience on the bench convinces
me that the proposals I have advanced
are workable and will benefit our whole
society.
° Submitted by Paul Feigenbaun
Law Secretary to Justice Cooke
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Employment in Higher ..ducetion
For years women have been decry-
ing the lack of opportunity for
women in higher education. iow
our tine has come. ‘there are
jobs waiting for applications
from women applicents. Can you
believe ity It's true. Apply
now. there have been few appli-
cants forthe folloving jobs.
Silence the cry of male adminis-
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qualified women.
Number one plum:
Jean, Collece of General Stud-
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bean (Continuing iducation)
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volicy as it relates to women,
"It reyguires an understanding
of themovement. to change the
traditional status of these
groups and en appreciation for
the voals and directions in
which they tend to move.
salary (11,500- 14,200,
.end credentials to: Leon
Calhoun, (0318, Director of
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1400 ‘ sshington -.venue
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FRIDAY OCT 27
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of 299,000 in 1968 50,000 this year, and
this in itself may be an indication that
my doubts are unfounded." .
The Equal Rights ‘mendment-"New Yor
State ratified the Equal Rights 4mend-
ment at the 1972 session, I supported
that ratification. is it presently
stands, 21 state legislatures have rat-
ified the ‘mendment with more States
needed,"
What do you plan to do for this State
or Community?-"I believe my record re-
veals most positively what I have done
for the community and what areas I will
continue to devote my time to. I have
been the leading advocate of Consumer
Protection in the Legislature, as Chair-
man of the "Special Committee on Youth
and Government", I have attempted to
create an awareness among young people
as it relates to Government and Com-
munity Service. I have, and will con-
tinue to formulate and support legisla-
tion that will enhance the position of
our Senior Citizens in modern day soc-
lety. My efforts in their behalf have
resulted in the establishment of a Com-
munity Senior Citizen Center, Further-
more, I have made it plainly understood
that I don't intend to make 2 charade
of this Campaign by advocating numerous
promises but rather thot I will try to
represent all my constituents on a
person to person basis,"
What are the main issues of your Cim-
paign?-"Very frankly, in this regard I
don't honestly know. My opponent has
taken a position similar to mine on
many issues. I have been referred to as
a "Yes" man to the Governor.
bably the most ludicrous campaign
statement ever made. I have opposed the
Governor and many of my own leaders on
such things as the ‘lbany School Board
issue, the taxes enacted ut the Special
Session in December of 1971, deficiency
budgets, supplemental budgets, etc.
On occasions I have crossed the aisle to
vote with the opposition party on motions
to discharge from committee."
D‘\VID W. ROBERTS-Democr 2tic-Liberal
Candidate for ssembly, 107th District
On the issues-Feder2lly or State fie =
nanced Day Care-"Essential but feder:1
and state financing should be arranged
present Unit-"Would support it probably,
rate, which is the disparity between the
rich and the poor in the U.S.
opponent is chairman of an Assembly sub-
has been, in my opinion, guilty of a
fore and after \ttica-he has shown a
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with provisions for community control."
Reform of abortion and birth control
laws-"\bortion-opposes any legislation
on abortion but supports present state
law as an alternative." Birth Control
laws-"It is a matter of individual
choice but medical services ought to be
available to individuals."
Statewide Women's gency instead of
but have no information on it.
Prison Reform-"Community approach to
correctional services-realistic look at
the economic reasons for the rising crime
| Supports
immediate action to improve conditions
at state prisons and supports work re-
lease programs for-minor offenses. My
committee on correctional services, and
do-nothing record on prison reform be-
great deal of Johnny come lately concern
about prisons since ittica but little
constructive action has resulted from
either his pseudo-concern or the flurry
of vocal but not concrete concern by the
state legislature."
The Draft-"Believes in the democra-
tization of the irmy (and military
services) and the conscription service
and at the same time a rational foreign
policy-I believe the professionalization
of vuhe military is very dangerous in a
democracy, "'
The Equal Rights \mendment-"Supports
it unequivocally."
What do you plan to do for this state
or comnunity?-"I intend to intercede
full-time on behalf of the people of my
district in the legislative process which
too often neglects the average citizen
and concerns itself with special interest
groups,"
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COALITION: FOR A FREE CHOICE 17
Meeting October 7, 1972
Over 50 men and women attending
an upstate organizational meeting
of the Coalition for a Free Choice
at the First Presbyterian Church, -
Albany, on Saturday, voted unani-
mously to endorse candidates for
lecal state legislature whose pro-
legal aboirtion views coincide
with the coalition's,
Candidates endorsed whole-
heartedly were: Martha T. Dayton,
Assembly, D-105th; Leonard A.
Weiss, D-42nd, Senate; Mary Anne
Krupsak, D-44th, Senate; and
Clarence Lane, R-102nd, Assembly.
Both Clark C, wemple and David
W. Roberts, opponents in the 107th
district race for the Assembly
were endorsed,
A large part of the meeting was
devoted to the candidates. Also
discussed was legislative action,
fund raising (better known as
keeping the creditors off your
back). and committee and officer
organization.
Ms. Arlene Brown, upstate
coalition coordinator, emphasized
active support of "good" candi-
dates and continued attempts to
reason with "bad" candidates,
since the coalition is up against
the highly organized, well-
financed (illegally, incidentally,
by the Catholic Church) crusading
efforts of Right to Life groups.
BKither financial or volunteer
support of candidates who are pro-
abortion but who also face stiff
Opposition, is crucial, she said.
Such candidates are Martha
Dayton, who is running against
Charles Cook; Len weiss, who
opposes incumbent walter Langley,
and Mary Anne Krupsak, who has a
fighting chance against Repub-
lican Bob Lynch in a Republican
district.
In other districts, Tom Brown,
a liberal in most respects, but an
ardent anti-abortionist, probably
gave his political career the axe
by forcing the aboirtion issue to
the floor this past session - no
loss, by the coalition's standards
Since he will have lost a lot of
political weight and is slated to
win easily over Tom Conole, a
wishy-washy Republican who is
usually anti-abortion.
Neil Kelleher, a near facist
in the eyes of not only the
coalition but environmentalists,
is slated to win over James
Ryan, a Democrat, whose views
on abortion have either not
been publicized or were not :
known to the coalition.
Clark wemple, who voted
right on the repeal last sess-
ion but wrong on liberalized
abortion in the first place,
will probably win over David
Roberts, a liberal but little
known Democrat who feels abor-
tion is a medical and not a
legal question. |
Clarence Lane, a pro-abortion
candidate should win over John
Spadero. In the 103rd district
(Albany) Fred Field and Diane
Dubiac are both bad abortion
news. Field, however, is con-
Sidered a sure winner, and the
coalition hopes to attempt to
persuade him to pro-abortion
views,
In the 41st Senate district,
Hudson and Ashley were con-
Sidered equally bad on abortion,
There was some question as to
the abortion stand of Droms and
Garrick in the 108th Assembly
and Solomon and Dee in the 110th.
The meeting decided through
discussion to announce their
endorsement of candidates by
means of letters, rather than
through the mass media, leaving
open the option to the candi-
dates whether or not to accept
the endorsement. In a number
of cases the less Right to Life
wrath the coalition brings upon
the candidates the better,
Coalition headquarters are
located at 184 Washington Ave.
Albany, Room 2. Hours are all
day Tuesday and Thursday and
Vednesday, 9:30 to 1:30,
Volunteers are needed.
Meg Betts
Coalition for a Free Choice
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MARY ANNE KRUPSAK:
During my two terms in the leg-
islature, the major thrust of my
efforts has been governmental ref-
orm, with emphasis on a year-round
legislature at no additional cost
to the taxpayer. I have been one
of only four full-time legislators.
Most part-time legislators who have
private law practices, or other oc-
cupations put the State's business
second to their own. Those of you
who have visited the legislature
during the closing days of the ses-
sion know what a farce the :sessions
become. Bills of tremendous impor-
tance are introduced as messages of
necessity by the Governor, meaning
we have no time to consider them.
sometimes there is not even time to
read the bills before they are
called to a vote. This is no way
for any legislative body to do its
job, particularly the New York
Legislature. Only with time to
study and consider those proposals
placed before us can we be effect-
ive. That's why I'm a full-time
legislator, and urge that all mem-
pers of the New York Legislature be
full-time too, so that we can meet
year round, on a continuing basis,
to work through the monumental
problems faced by our state.
All of us are vitally interes-
ted in women's issues, and I have
led in introtucing bills to expand
women's rights. The other women
legislators and I have persisted in
pushing for a special commission
for women... Its first task will be
to examine all the laws of the
State with respect to discovering
where women and men are treated
differently, and to begin the task
of equalizing the laws. We also
introduced bills to establish
changes in property and divorce
matters which are the subject of
public hearings at this time, and
hopefully some action will be taken
at the next session. It is not
necessary to restate my stand on
the abortion law and similar issues.
I believe ultimately the United
States Supreme Court will settle
these issues. While I am in sym-
pathy with the idea of government
supported child-care centers for
working mothers, how such centers
| John Woodley,
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CANDIDATE ; 2
should be created needs to be
carefully worked out with prime
consideration being given to the
best possible care for the
children.
My work in the area of prot-
ection of the interests of con-
sumers, particularly clear pack-
aging and unit pricing legislat-
ion, are familiar to most of you.
There is such strong support for
such legislation that it will
probably be passed in the next
session of the legislature.
I support the Environmental
Bond Issue on the ballot this
fall, and I hope all of you will
too. It will allow us to take
further positive steps to prot-
ect our environment for our-
selves and future generations,
and there are adequate controls
to prevent misspending of funds.
I have tried to provide creative
alternatives to such proposals
as the I~88 corridor through
Rotterdam. If such alternatives
can be introduced into consider-
ation for all our public proj-
ects, we will be better able to
meet the needs of the future.
Mary Anne Krupsak,
senatorial Candidate
44th District
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HOw DID THH#Y VOTE ON WOMEN'S Assembly Votes 12345689
3 nIGHTS?
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1. ABORTION . |
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2. "#.k.A." Equal Rights Amendment
Glenn Harris B. 0t ae A
3. "SCnooOL DISCKIMINATION" Insures
tnat no person can be barred from Kelleher ee Se eo ee ee
any course of instruction in the .
public elementary or high schools Krupsak eae 2 ge Ge Be A Om
on the basis of sex. Signed into
law. 3 Clarence Lane Y YNYNYYY
4, "NiwWSCARRIERS" Changes the Labor Clark wemple 3 eae 2 ee
Law to allow girls to work as news-
paper carriers. Signed into law, Senate Votes 1234567
5."FArdRrniTY" Voerces women to Douglas Hudson NYYYNYN
prove pateinity and sue for sup- ;
port in order to qualify for publicWalter Langley eS ee aS ee
assistance for tneir dependent
Chiidren. Creates a state reyistry Niles oo 2 Sa eS ee
of out-of-wedlock children and .
fatners. Passed both houses. Ronald stafford NAAAWNYN
6."RAPE" uessens the proof required >
to convict .a person. of rape,
Signed. into law. . College given Women's Grant
7."CONTRACEPTIVES" Removes age Albany Medical College has
restrictions in sales-of non-pre- received a $64,320 grant from the
scriptive contraception. Defeated kobert wood Johnson Foundation, :
in Senate. No companion bill in Princeton, N.J., Dr. Harold C.
Assembly. ‘Wiggers, dean of the college, has
; - ‘announced.
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woman can be prohibited from enga- scholarships and loan awards to
ging in a wrestling match or exhib= women, rwWral areas, black, Indian,
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assembly. Died in tne Senate (!!) students,
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WOMEN'S LIBERATION OFF TO A STRONG START . Py
by Mindy Altman
On Monday night, October 2,
‘meeting room 315 in the Gampus
Center was starting to fill. By
8:30 there were 50 people there,
and the first meeting of SUNYA
Women's Liberation got under way,
led by President Peggy Nadler.
Peery helped in starting Women's
rs v Pp &
Livseration on campus last year
when in coming here as a Freshman,
she saw that there were no
wenen's organizations.
It has come a long way since
last year, and this year's group
promises to be an active one.
Many issues and activities were
taken up and discussed at the ::.
first meeting. This year they are
Sponsoring a number of speakers
who are being sent here by Capital
District Women. The speakers will
be representing the National Org-
anization for Women, abortion,
radical feminists, education,
lesbianism, sexuality, Older
Women's Liberation, women and
politics, and women and work,
A number of committees and
groups were also set up at the
meeting. People volunteered to
sit at the Women's Lib table in
the Campus Center. The table will
be in the lobby on Tuesdays and
Fridays from 11:00 to 3:00. A
committee was also assigned to
take care of Women's Lib publicity,
which includes posting signs and
notices about meetings and lect-
ures on the uptown and downtown
campuses, and off-campus. Another
group was formed to take care of
getting the films that Women's
Lib will sponsor this year. It
was also decided to have discuss-
ions on the films after they are
Shown. SUNYA Women's Lib will
also be getting in contact with
the women's lib groups of other:
universities, -
Women's Lib has also undertaken
a number of activities and proj-
ects in conjunction with the SUNY
Caucus on women's Rights-Students
group (COWRS). One of these .
important issues is getting a
birth control program into the
infirmary and a fulltime gynecol-
ogist along with a referral
system for abortion and a couns-
elling service for birth control.
Other projects include ridding
the campus of sexism in courses,
forming a statewide women's news-
letter and getting more women's
studies courses at SUNYA so that
an interdisciplinary second field
and major can get underway.
This term a number of courses
are being offered: History of
women in the Americas, the Rhet-
oric of the Women's Rights Move-
ment and Women in Modern Literat-
ure. Three new courses will be
offered in the Spring semester:
Women in Antiquity, Women in
European History and Contemporary
French omen Authors. Courses
being planned for Fall '73
include; Women in Drama, Spanish
women writers for the 20th
century, and Ethnology of Women.
Another major issue discussed
was consciousness-raising.
Consciousness-raising groups
'*., are small awareness type
groups in which problems, feel-
ings and experiences can be dis-
cussed, are forming on each quad.
Furthermore, anyone who is
interested in obtaining MS mag-
azine or Speakout, a local
women's newsletter, may obtain
subscriptions through women's
Lib. Speakout is always looking
for people to contribute mater-
ial. Material is also needed for
the Women's Forum column which
is found in ASP every Friday.
SUNYA women's Lib has indeed
gotmoff to a strong start.
According to Peggy, the group will
be active this year in trying to
reach many people and many asp-
ects of campus life. All men
are invited to join also.
Anyone who is interested in
being involved and working with
the various groups call Mary Ann
Tomecek 462-9834, who is working
with COWRS, Diane Savery 438-7581
who is involved with publicity,
Barbara Matilsku 457-4759 who
is working on getting a gynecol-
ogist in the infirmary. To con-
tribute an article for the Womens
Forum column, or to ask any other
questions, call Peggy 457-5196.
IT'S ‘4 MAN'S WR
(Part of an interview with P3t Ellsberg
by Marylou Kincaid) |
MK: Most of the defendants in political
trials have been men, The lawyers are
men and the judges are men, the police
and guards are men and the tricls tend to
project the whole machismo image. The
only time women enter the picture is as
members of the jury where they are often
prized or feared as being perhaps too em-
otional or too soft. s Mr. Be, a juror
in ve Spock trial told Jessic.. Mitford:
"Don't misunderstand me, I love women, -
but we had a job to do, and who wants a.
womar, who thinks with her feelings about
these things?" I am wondering how this
issue relates to the Pentagon Papers and
the trial.
Pat: I think you have hit on-an issue
that is central to the Pentagon Papers
and the trial. There's not one woman's
voice in the Pentagon Papers, not one hu-
mane sentiment that asks about the cost
of the war in terms of human lives and
human agony. Instead, it is all statis-
tics and percentages.
I don't think it is just by chance that tant to
the courtroom is filled with male partici- Pat: T
pants or that there are seven women on the want to
jury out of twelve and that most of the
alternate jurors are women,
moral issues and human considerations
carry more weight with women,
the machismo factor is oper:tive in the
courtroom as well as in policy-making.
Most men have been indoctrinated in the
mystique of being number 1, of being com-
petitive, and of U.S. prestige being de-
pendent on our being the most powerful
country in the world, ue
it is an interesting fact that very
few political defendants are women. I
think we have to ask ourselves why and
begin to put ourselves in jeopardy for
values which we seem to hold more deeply
than men. Of course, in this case very
few women had access to the Pentagon Pa-
pers. It really is a man's war. One of
the things that struck me when I visited
‘Dan in Vietnam was that in two months, I
did not meet one m2n who ws happily
married, one man who did not have family
problems or who wasn't running away from
something. ‘ffairs with Vietnamese
women or visits to prostitutes were the
predominent mode in Vietnam. TI think
that tells us something too. Men who are
It seems that TI think
Dee
so involved with calculations, killing
' and death probably aren't rooted to life
_ processes.
They .re the men to whom that
has not been important or for whom it has-
n't worked out. ,
MK: What influence do you think women
could or do hve in the anti-war move-
ment and on foreign policy?
P.t: I think women have been against the
war more than men and earlier than men.
The Women's Liberation l’ovement will do
a lot to help women get more active in
foreign policy. lthough, I have been
disappointed in how it seems that the
Women's Liberation Movement has not fo-
cused its attention on the war. They
seem to have shied away from the issue of
the war, perhzps because they feel it is
too partisan. I also think we tend to
defer to the experts, and that's really
wrong because we have been the ones who
have been right all along. I think we
should trust ourselves and inform oursel-
ves and persuade and stand up for what we
think. We must pool our energies and see
if we can't get the war ended,
MK: Do you think women have been reluc-
take public stands on issues?
think that's true and I don't
speak as if I have been doing it
than anyone else, I haven't. But
it's something we should think
anymore
about and try to change.
But I think )K;
I hear you saying we have a lot to.
offer 2nd need to find ways to start
doing that,
Pat: ‘nd to take ourselves very serious-
ly. I think there is a general realiza-
tion that the machismo factor in foreign
policy is oper.tive. But we can change
that and have an impact on foreign policy
if we involve ourselves more. We tend
not to do as much as we should, but since
it's a matter of life 2nd death, we must
do more.
MK: We are often reluctant to trust our
own perceptions,
Pat: Absolutely. I know I was. When I
would even discuss the war with Dan, he
knew a lot more than I did and I kept
losing a lot of arguments and yet knowing
I was right, but not trusting those fee-
lings fully. I said, "Well, I don't know
all the facts." Instead, I should have
informed myself and known the facts and
acted on what I
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most emotionally charged political issues
to face our legislators in recent years,
Since the question of abortion has been
removed from the hz:nds of the medical pro-
fession and the women involved and turned
into a legal question many women may be
compelled to have babies they do not want,
In 33 states the laws are so stringent
that a woman terminating pregnancy can
be criminally charged and imprisoned as
can the doctor who would aid her,
Cert-inly it would be much more desir-
able to avoid the entire issue by making
readily available and encouraging the
use of contraceptives to avoid unwanted
pregnancies and by developing contr.cept-
ives which are 100% safe and effective,
In order to do that deeperooted values
of our entire society will have to be
changed so that the punitive attitude
toward what is regarded as illicit sex
is removed. Since such ch:nges will be
2 long time in coming, we are squerely
faced with the question of abortion as
a method of birth control. To those
who are unable to encour :ge this method
as an acceptable means of birth control
and compel women to have unwanted child-
ren they and the society must be willing
to accept some responsibility toward the
woman and more importantly toward the
child end be willing to provide other
alternatives,
\doption as an alternative is only good
for a small percent.ge of the children
involved. In Californix a study estie
mated that one in every five births was
unw nted, Only a few of these children
are ever released for adoption or other
long term care. Even in those instances
where children are rele. sed for adoption
there is no guarantee that a home will be
found bec use of the age of the child,
race, religion, or mental or physic 1
handicaps,
in our own country, statistics are not
available about what happens to the un-
wanted child born to women who have
requested but been refused abortions,
But the increase in battered child
statistics (in 1967 tens of thousands of
children were severely battered or
killed.) 2nd the incre se of inf nt
homicide r tes (28% incre se between
1963 and 1967) are dramatic indications,
The actual number of the children in-
volved is staggering, In 1967 there
were 318,000 illegitimate births, )0%
“ABORTION ANDTHE UNWINTED CHILD
‘year,
.
.The abortion issue has become one of the to mothers 15-19 yeers old; this repre-
sented 9% of the birth rete for thet
r. When you consider the number of
m.rri.ges involving pregnant women, for
ex mple, 30-50% of teen -ge brides are
pregn nt, this figure of unw-nted births
would be much higher, During this same
ye r 300,000 children were in foster cure,
6% of these children were there because
of p rent..1 neglect, abuse or exploitat-
ion-the estimate for 1969 was 800,000
children,
In October of 1970, u White House Task
Force on the Mentally Handiczpped recom-
mended that, "in the interest of both ma-
tern.1 and child ment.1 health, no woman
should be forced to h ve an unwanted chi-
in". '
. Swedish study made by Forsman and
Thoew indic .tes what happens to children
born to mothers who had asked for 4bor-
tions but were refused, One hundred ind
twenty children were studied from birth
to 21 years, For e.ch child studied the
next child of the same sex, born in the
s-me hospital was used —s a control.
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
8 of the unwanted children (6.6%) were
put out for doption
O of the control children were
3. unwanted children (28.3%) had some
kind of psychiatric c re
18 control children (15%) hud some kind
of psychiatric cure
22 unwanted children (18,3%) were re-
ported for delinquent acts
10 control children (8,3%) were reported
for delinquent cts
17 unwanted children (1.2%) received
public ;ssistance between the ages of 16
ond 21
3 control children (2,5%) received public
assistance between the ges of 16 .nd 21.
17 unwanted children (1),2% went on to
higher educ..tion
40 control children (33,3%) went on to
higher eduction
15.2% male unwanted children were un-
suitable for military tr ining
6,7% male control children were unsuit-
ble for militury training
58 unwanted children (8.3%) were free
of 11 defects studied
82 control children (68,3%) were free of
ll defects studied
This study indicates the facts
that 2 woman seeks an abortion mens the
expected child will face unnecessary so-
cizl handicaps pnd be more likely to
cont. Pe
DISCRIMINATION HE \RING SCHEDULED unforgettable. Thanks so much Lollyand 4
Jean.
The New York State Joint Legislative Pegg Nadler
Committee on Industrial and Labor Prob- SUNYA WOMEN'S LIBERATION
lems will hold public hearing in ‘lbany, ;
December 12 at the Hyatt House Hotel IT'S A MAN'S WAR_ CONT,
(Executive Room) 7:30-10:30 pm. felt was right. 1 did to some degree but
This is a review of state statutes and I could have done a lot more.
employment practices which may discrimin- MK: Do you think women should get more
ate against women. SPEAKOUT called Sen, involved publicly speaking against the
Douglas Hudson, an area representative war? ; : f ;
who sits on the committee, and learned Pat: Speaking or just in saying that this
that the discrimination charges do not is the most important issue facing the
have to be limited to New York State em- Country. I think women are beginning to
ployment situations, but include all typesors2nize themselves as a political group
of employment within the state. and that's important. President Nixon is
The Committee's review will include a considered by 62% of the \merican people
study of the state's employment prac- as a peace candidate and many people think
tices as they relate to the recruitment, he is ending the war. Since that is so
hiring, promotion 2nd compensation of blatantly untrue, women can do a lot to
women by state 2gencies. change that awareness. We can demand
If you wish to testify, notify John more of our Congressmen and Senators as
Hudacs, Executive director of the comn- well as explore ways to resist. There is
ittee 518-l:72-3080. much we can do as a powerful lobby group
15 copies of your written statement in American Politics,
should be presented at the time of the (This article appeared in WIN Peace
hearing. Oral testimony should be limit- and Freedom Thru Non Violent iction,
ed to 10 minutes per speaker. November 1. Gloria Steinem is a support-
Women who would like to give testimony ©T-) . <
or cannot go, should contact SPEAKOUT or 11/13 Meeting Capital District Coalitio
ee ee ee ee
NOW. NOW is coordinating testimony for for_a Free Choice.
this hearing. Contact Adrianne Rogers ‘Tt was decided that the local coaltion
Tel. 272-5377 or Eileen Kelly 38-5237. office is now independent of the New York
City Branch. irleen Emery Brown, upstate
Self-Help Clinic \t SUNY’ co-ordinator of the Coalition will be
iti dd RO gh oa pains leaving the coalition to assume a full-
On Saturday, November ; at 1 pm, the time position with Planned Parenthood as
self-help clinic arrived at SUNYA. 35 office manager. Planned Parenthood has
women anxiously awaited the arrival of decided to inform the public of upcoming
ily and Jean Hirsch, The atmosphere legislation that relates to abortion, con-
in the gym room was one of awe, mystery, traception and control of venereal disease.
and curiosity as we 211 listened to and The Coalition and ZPG have previously
locked at what the mother-daughter team “SSumed the cost of mailing this inform-
had to tell us. Each of us had entered tion. What Planned Parenthood's announ~-
the room thinking we knew and understood Cement will do is free the money that was
our anatomy; it was quite amazing to expended for these publications and allow
realize how misinformed we had been. Whatit to be used for direct pressure on leg-
fascinated the group was the oz (the smal1i5lators.
opening in the cervix which leads to the It was also announced that the Coalit-
uterus). The climax came when Jean got 0M garage sales have netted nearly $500.
on the table and used her speculum, The credit goes to Laura Rosman and the
"That's what we lcok like?", each of us fund raising committee for their unbe-
excleimed! ‘The feeling that swept throughlievably long hours of work, It was dis~-
the women was overpowering, a strong appointing to the Coalition that the local
sense of pride. By the time ):00 rolled Feminists did not turn out to support the
arovid, about half of us had purchased sale. ‘The next fund raiser will be a wine
ou:* ci speculums and formed our own tasting party in early January. It is hop-
self-help clinics. We all hurried back ©4 that the people concerned about abort-
to our rooms, anticipating the moment ion legislation will attend. Most of our
when we would view our own cervix. Simplylegisiators will be invited.
Sherry Sussman - Coalition for a Free Ch.
Ee Re ee oe EAE on ae RS Ser AE ee SR ee ee ORR ie REP TS cea es Sees
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t
Ss.
Women - A Journél of Liberation has ann- condemning the unw:nted child to neglect,
ounced the topics of their forthcoming abuse, institutionalization or even in-
Volume III, They ore: 1. Sexudlity; f nticide. ‘\s Margaret Sanger has said,
2. Building a Women's Culture; 3. Wo- "the first right of every child is to be
men Locked-Up; and h. ‘Theme to be an- wanted, to be desired, to be planned with
nounced, They request suggestions of _ an intensity of love that gives it, its
cruci 1 topics to keep their issues time- title to being." For further inform .tion
ix. , see: "Abortion and the Unwanted Child"
From the point of view of miny feministsedited by Carl Reiterm«n. Springer Pub-
this public tion is f r superior to Ms lishing Company, Inc., N. ¥. City 1971.
Magazine. Each issue deals with.one to- Lara Kline - CDW
pic exclusively. There is a diversity of HOW COME ALL THOSE HYSTERECTOMIES?
opinion .nd presentation. lost issues ~ “the stratospheric California Blue
contain documented reports, poetry, fi€- syield hysterectomy rete -- 60 per °
tion, artwork, etc. There are four Issues] 9 900 popul..tion.~- is about 80% .bove
a year. Cost is $1 per issue, B ck the U.S. rte of 254 for 1965-1967 and
issues are available. Please order an more than four times the 106.6 r.te in
entire volume. Bulk rates 2re available. England and Wales. ‘Inevitably, since «m-
—— a | ericon surgeons perform .11-.common op-
te) e - ;
— — er.tions at 2 to 3 times. the rte Brit-
1.. Inherent Nature or Cultur 1 'Condition-, 5, surgeons do. The question arises
joning |
whether this is simply due to the fuct
that there are twice 2s many U. S. sur-
geons per unit of population as there cre
Pritish surgeons or due to unnecessary
surgery. Before there cun be any answer,
suys Stanford Anesthesiologist John P,
Bunker, ledicine "needs better information
on how much oper::tive treatment the public
health requires" so that true surgicul m.n-
power needs can be calculated (New England
eteber Journal of Medicine. Vol. 262 No. 3)
SUBSCRIPE Now! What disturbs Dr. Bunker is th.t "There
“ is no way of knowing how many - if any -
ume one unnecessary oper.tions are being done".
ie : Possibly explaining in part the high Calif,
es aemeneeremnmnnemnnnnmenee Tite, he says th.t oper.tion rites “in the
\ddress West and Northeast h.ve in the past been
1- <x. twice those of the South, nd
th .t v riitions of three and ) times in
2. Whot is Liberation? \bortion?. Birth
Control?, Jobs, Education, seli'-aefense.
3. Women in History.
lh. Women in Revolution,
Vol. it
1. Women in the \rts
2. How We Live end With Whom .
‘* Women as Workers Under Capitalism
The Power end Scope of the Women's
City rates of 6 common operations have been
CO tn enn reported in the same stte-Kansas (bid
State ZIP Vol, 281, No. 16). A Kiiser Permanent
ee en eee een, internist feels th.t "The fee-for service
Enclosed is $ for: Vol. III principle his f..iled us" since patients
=e >
Vol, II “~~ no longer h ve any financiil st ke in
Vol, I ~~~ . keeping medical fees low, seek more care
and find the surgeon 4 willing provider.
Endiosed is % —.-. for single issue nd Dr. Bunker holds the medical profess-
of Vole oF _ ion responsible for the overutilizition
Enclosed is $ $ 2 contribution, Crisis for fyiling to review its acti-
Mail to 3028 Greenmount Ave., Baltimore vities and to plun for national medic]
Muryland 21218 needs.
ee ee 2 IE RS We one eee atgeeee
scam iia . Women who feel they have had unnec-
UNWINTED CHILD CONT ; essary oper tions cin contact SPE \KOUT.
require public ussistence than its peers. We will channel it to the proper people.
Unless chnges are made in our present ° mrs 7 .
dy society those people defending the This article submitted by « man
fetus's "Right to Life" m y in fact be | .
_HOLID 'Y GIFT GIVIN -HOLID:Y GIFT GIVING CONT. 6
ead oer eee er eer er eas et eee
For years it has been the mother's job: be made quite easily with Paisano wine,
to see that each member of the family had Sugar, a bottle of Certo. Put in small
a nice gift under the tree at Christmas. jars and add labels.
Hours were spent waiting in lines to buy B. Bake cookies, cakes and pies commun-
gifts, getting gifts wrapped, and their ally with other sisters. Or organize
exchanging, if they didn't fit or please. a group of men (maybe even your hus-
The "joy" of gift giving has often proven .-band).to-spend a day at holiday baking.
to be a strain on mothers because of this Wr.p all gifts with approprizte fem-
more~than-fair-share participation. This inist signs and add labels Bakedby
syndrome also perpetuates the view of Men for Peace at Home, if appropriate.
women as important only as consumers. C. Give time and service to friends for
Thi: year let us give gifts that are not a holiday gift.
se. defeating products of a consumer- 1, One free evening of babysitting.
base” sconomy. We have 3 chance to pro- 2. Cooked dinner for two.
moi “Peace on Earth" through our gift 3. Five trips to the Park with child.
givi1g. Select low cost or hand-crafted lh. Two weeks pet care.
items which will raise people's conscious- 5+ Weekend away for couple with chil-
ness about sexism, racism and materialism. dren.
Gifts to Buy under $5.00. etc., etc., and of course men and wo-
\. “Another Mother for Peace men would cooperate in these sister-
ection of holiday CAaYGS o..2:-- _.ly..and brotherly activities.
Beverly Hills, Calif. D. Have a Party. Exchange small gifts,
90210 and give any money saved to your fav-
B UNICEF Cards orite women's group. Try to steer
Buy Christmas cards. Give sets of away from couples affairs. Invite
greeting and note cards. Available at single sisters or groups of sisters.
the Albany International Center, Free yourself from the couple-front
Willett Street, Albany, N. Y. © _ hangup.
C.A gift subscription to SPEAKOUT. .
Only $3.00. Write Sherry Sussman E. Mail Order Boutique: Owned and run
1351 Parkwood Blvd., Schenectady, N.Y. by women for women ~ Pocketbooks, tools
12308 | jewelry, etc.
D.\ gift Subscription to Ms., only $7.50, Liberation Enterprises
Write to Chris Root, 727 Madison ‘ve. General Delivery
Albany, N. Y. 12208. Make check G.P.0. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11202
payable to SPEAKOUT.
E. Make a donation to the Capitgl Are2 F, Holiday Cards: "Women Unite to End
Peace Center in honor of a friend or War," etching by Joan Rothenberg,
relative. black ink on white vellum. 12 for
F, Visit the New York NOW chapter bou- $1.00. _
tique or contact Albany Area NOW for Diane Murphy
feminist gifts such as, 123 Concord Place
$3.50 a tee-shirt with the women's Syracuse, N. Y. 13210
symbol
$1.25 a women's symbol stamp and ink pad@- University Day Care Center Bazaar-
Write bany Area NOW, Box 606, Albany, Unusual handcraft items, rummage, baked
N.. Ya 32006. goods, December 2 - Saturday 10 a.m.-
t -symbor— hop te Basement “of Pierce Hale
made to order with (or without) a friend's ¢¢1 Ontario Street, ilbany.
name and address, (Feminist printer in 1 Year Round curds at the:
area ) Peace Center
Gifts to Make or Do. (27 Madison ‘ve.
A.Join with another sister and bake bread Ibany, N. Y. 12208
or iaxe jelly. Wonder Bread is owned by
ITT and their profits go for a war based!
economy. A loaf of home-baked bread
is a gift with purpose. Wine jelly can
G.Have. stationary..with .the-women 's-
Pecans and fruitcakes for KOINONI1
Community of Americus, Ga., an inter-
racial and inter-religious community
snnual project. Interracial and inter-
HOLID WY GIFT GIVING CONT. CIVIL SERVICE JOB OPENINGS
religious cards. Can be used for ‘The ‘Lollowing agencies have announ=
Christmas. Benefit of Pete Jones Arbor ced that they are hiring. When
Hill Dgy Care Center Reszin idams- possible, the positions are listed.
Call 62-0891 Cap. Dist. Psy. Center: Hiring
psyehiatriets;.Fecial werkers,
J. Books for children-75¢ and up Cantact: Anthony Gagliann, Personnel
Catalogue available from Officer, Cap. Dist. Psy. Center,
Feminist Book Mart 44 Holland Ave. Albany 12208.
162-11 Ninth ive, Call: 518-474-1785
Whitestone, N. Y. 11357 ;
K, All occasion Note Cards - Wilton State School: Hiring G-4's
Feminist Print Series Women in the Arts- and G-6's, alsn Ass't Colony
Albany Area NOW. Supervisor, Head Recreation Therapist
Design 1: Faces of Change Contact: Vell avery, Personal Officer
Design 2: Circle of Eternity Wilton State School, Wilten, NY12866
Price $1.50 for package of 10 cards. Call: 518-584-3110
Discount, on orders of 10 or more p.ck- j :
ages, of 10%. Postage included in Valatie Dev. Center: Call or write
price for mail orders. Send for order about specific openings. Dr. Raul
forms to: Women in the Arts, \lbany Vispo, Valatie Developmental Center,
Area NOW, P. O. Box 6060, Albany, N.Y. State Farm Road, Valatie, NY 12184,
12206 Call: 518-684-2441,
L. Brass and Silver Peace Cross Pendants ,.. 4ToRie ce RSE OEE gets eels hide:
etc, RS SIO TREE POS POST REY P=.
Episcopal Peace Fellowship
hO9 Cleyton St.
San Francisco, Calif. 9117
7
Gifts Not to Buy
‘ ) bs
Monday-Friday =‘
Sattr ay: jo ibd ae © 10-6 :01
Frigidaire Control Trash has so many THE NEW WORLD
disadvantages that it is hard to begin.
First of all it's latest ad reads, "Have
ee ‘ ts elaware Ave
your wife put up with a lot less trash petiiy Pies eas eet
this Christmas." Not only does it malign .
women, but also Christmas, Let"s try to
keep the holiday one of Peace and good-
1 i nr Y
will. If someone has enough "extra" cash MENS AND WOMEN’S CLOTHING
to buy a Frigidaire Control Trash, perhaps JEANS. * HIP HUGGERS TO BAGGIES
then she has more than one needs, Why BLAZERS
not give a "People oriented" gift 2s out- |
UP; une
lined in the article on feminist gift SILVEn RINGS
ine DRESS SHIRTS
giving? From an ecology point of view, KNIT TOPS
it is appalling to think of "bagsfull of SHRINKS
wrappings, boxes" being throw away. Why
not recycle all ribbons, bows, boxes and
Paper wrappings instead of spending money
on new ones?
LONG DRESSES
PALAZZO PANTS
Bank erica:
‘ very happy and liberated holiday to one | anor} cand Master Charge
and all. Let's work toward a rebirth in Gift Gertificates
our holiday gift giving.
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Consciousness Raising irticles outside
Women's Movement Literature WOMEN ‘ND THE CHURCH
“
Church women are calling the churches
A number of women's Magazines are be- — ;
: ; F to account for a history of second-class
Soe ancreasingly relevant to the whole Ape tog Lay women and clergy women
issue of consciousness raising. They mM2Y are demanding » power and voice in the
not be edited by feminists or hold by fem--,.. t
ini | a t
inist tenets but they reach a large seg- oo least commensurate with
ment of women in ‘merica : :
’ . ; Ordination
= *ugust 1971,Redbook published the The Missouri Synod of Lutherans, the
Senne ont GELeEe" |, as ncopalianh,’ tes Satemnee Chard in
y 47ix Shulman. 4lix Shulman presented merica, and Catholics still refuse on
the formal agreomerte that she and her theological grounds to ordain women. Ev-
husband designed together as a basis for en if ordained, most clergywomen find
sharing household responsibilities equally... + job opportunities are severely lim-
Over 2,000 readers shared their views of ited Few have had their own pastorates
ee nt herstaw 3 or achieved prestige positions. Women
raisin POC. a ee tole Raaeetr sf: are relegated to associate pastorships,
In es Se aries 1972 opt ea ae directors of Christian Education, rural
Alix ate siane tant aici uatiol east cee ce ? pastorates or an occasional Chaplaincy,
ce ian 4c, 4 v 7 7 nh hte In addition, women theologians find it
P ee See ae difficult to obtain positions even such
marriage contract. 53% of the letters liberal institutions as Union Seminary
came from readers opposed to the <.: steg'2 in New York City. ‘it this writing Union
ment, 36% supported the agreement and 11% Seminary has only 3 full time women fa-
came from readers who had mixed reactions, culty out of a faculty of forty. None
Those who opposed: the Shulman contract idea.» them are tenured. ‘The future looks
pete epaectap cc: a he ogc pc rad brighter now that the Seminary has
; eT eee en UOMO voted to intreass: the percentage of women
able. This does. not really Show opposi~ faculty up to 50% over a period of time.
E but a yearning. Change is in the Membership, Delegates, Clergy Statis-
: : tics :
‘nother article found in the September : es
: P h -4% member-
72 issue of Redbook Rape: The Law that a pi ay dicen mo apes ads
Cheapens by Martha Weinman Lear could r of . di
— : ; 0% ing delegates at
easily be a topic for 2 Women's Liber2tion Aw eipe ag =e 5 se, wee
1 : : ;
group. "What can you say about laws that women.
os A og *: rs et preren, g _— United Church of Christ 50% plus members
po je ethene ca a bag ae — are women 25% of executive council
Senta Cini eae ae are women; 0% moderator of UCC,
ticle. in excellent article which should United Methodists 0% Bishops are women;
be reprinted in Playboy,Fortune, or the 13% a .
Soeeeeptat delegates to general conference.
Wall Street Journal to insure that the. -. eee 2 aerate of
ee Parag re pring Sx rethink this Churches conducted a study of 1558 exec-
ie mee seen for which the victim utive church positions spread among 65
b waresctiniagtorecoid: boards and agencies, Women held 389
Women who may never have seen a copy of the positions while men held 1,169
of Women, ‘ Journal of Liberation or Ms a. ; ,
a : — of the positions. Salarywise 16.1%
do read Redbook. Feminist ideas are reach- 5 ie wien acbinA thon than $10,000 ars
ing a wider audience than many of us may 43.2% of the women earned less than
have realized. $10,000,
ree ok a kee Why? What has led to this inequality
Feminist Librarian in the church? Does the bible forbid
WORK SESSIONS FOR SPEAKOUT equality? Was Jesus a male Chauvinist?
“Bee,8 schenec, Work Session at SPEAKOUT SESSIONS CONT,
Day Ann Boothts 36 Kile Dr, ... . Dorothy Bellickts, 1903 Evva Dr,
Dec, 7th and llith evening planning Guilderland
8pm and work sessions
WOMEN ‘ND THE CHURCH CONT.
See Canene SEE ee eS
‘Women in the church may wish to reread
passages in the bible which refer to women.
Check the meanings of the original Greek : ADAM'S FRACTURED RIB.
and Hebrew Text. An earthly and spirit-
ual high is in store for all who seek the
truth. For the truth shall set ye free.
In all seriousness there is cause to be
hopeful. Some formerly silent sisters of
the Catholic Church have begun to speak
their minds about Vietnam. Once the sil-
ence is broken they will be speaking out
on their own condition as well.
America.
\ND THE CHURCH
WOMEN
BOOKS
Margaret Sittler
Ermath. Philadelphia Fortress, 1970
Commissioned by the Lutheran Church in
The book surveys the role of
women in the church,
THE BIBLE AND THE ROLE OF WOMEN. Krister
Stendhal. Fortress, 1966
. scholarly examination of the question,
with far-reaching. implications.
A coalition of National Mission agencies
of Protestant Denominations publish g
newsletter called the JSAC Grapevine of
which the latest issue concerns Women
and the Church. Earlier issues on homo-
sexuality, volunteerism and capitalism
were also excellent. To be placed on the
mailing list write to Grapevine, 75
Riverside Drive, Rooml700q, N. Y., N.Y.
10027 :
The YWCA and the United Presbyterian
Church have jointly produced the pam--
phlet Women's Liberation in a Biblical
Perspective the author, Letty Mandeville
Russell, is an ordained minister in Pres-
byterian Church.
Food for thought
John Know - "Woman in her greatest
perfection was made to serve and obey
man, not to rule and command him",
Martin Luther - "God created Adam Lord
of all living creatures, but Eve spoiled
1%. ali.”
Jesus -"Forgive them for they know not
what they do."
The Guide to Women and Religion can
give those who decide to remain within the
institutional church the facts needed
to combat those who believe th:t "the
word" forbids the equality of men and
women. The booklet sells for $.50 and
can be obtained from the Albany Area
NOW Tas Force on Women and Religion.
From a feminist point of view, the
best analysis of Jesus' ministry is
found in a provocatively titled article
"Jesus was a feminist," from the January
1971 issue of Catholic World.
For further inform.tion try any of the
Books or Periodic2ls in the Bibliography
Women and the Church found in this issue
of SPE ‘KOUT.
' THE CHURCH AND THE SECOND SEX.
‘Methodist Church Women's Caucus.
Mary Daly.
New York, Harper & Row, 1968. Explores
the Historical and theological subject-
ion of women from a Catholic Feminist
Theologian's viewpoint.
WHEN THE MINISTER IS 1 WOMAN. Elsie
Gibson. New York, Holt Rhinehard and
Winston, 1970. The practical issues as
handled by women ministers.
WOMEN'S LIBERATION AND THE CHURCH. Sarah
B. Doely, Ed. New York, Association Press
1970. Good anthology on church women's
position. Excellent bibliography and.
appendix containing documents and posi-
tion papers by groups of Protestant and
Roman Catholic Women,
PERIODIC \LS °
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ION $.75 Elizabeth J. J. Farians, ms, ©6105
Webbland Place, Cincinnati, Ohio 5213.
SPOKESWOMAN. Monthly Newsletter on
Women's status and news of the movement.
$6.00 per year. Urban Research Corp-
oration. 56) South Shore Drive, Chica-
go, Illinois 60615.
WOMAN: A JOURNAL OF LIBERATION Quarter-
ly. Hach issue explores a different
aspect of the women's liberation move-
ment. $4.00 per year, 3028 Greenmount
we., Baltimore, Maryland 21218.
YELLOW RIBBON Newsletter of the United .
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Dec, 1-31 Volunteers are urgently
neededatthe Coalition for a Free
Choice office, There is much to
prepare before the new leSislative
session, ¢a11:)62-5083
Dec, 1 The 1973 Woments Liberation
Calmdar is available, We will
mail calendars as gifts upon ree
quest, Cost~$2.50 plus 25¢ postage
Call Bunni Vaughn 67)h-2007.
@=X is spons ring Food For Christ-
mas-food baskets for the needy,.
Please donate foodstuffs, canned.
goods,or money to HEX, 9 Albany St.
Albany, N. Y. 1270),
Congratulations to AnneBe el and
Fraya Katz-Stoker on their new jobs
Dec }| The Peace Center in Albany
will begin sale of its Holiday
greeting cards,
63-8297 °
A Glenns Falls women is in need of
a ConscCiousness-raising group.
Those women who Imow of one or
who wish to start one call Doris
Traschen = 283-627), |
Dec 12 Joint Legislative Committee
on Industrial and Labor Problems,
iiyatt “louse, 7:30 p.m This com-
mittee will focus on the Employment
problems of women,
Dec 12 VOW meeting, Chapel ‘louse,
Sunya Campus, 6 p.m. Sring a sand-
wich, Those women testifying before
the committee are encouraged to
come,
A Speakers Bureau is being formed,
Speakers and evaluators can be
trained, Topics bool-ed will be
Feminist issues, environmental, and
population concerns, Contact tim
Gifford - ),$2-5216,
Thanks to Maxine Gootseit for her
$5.00 donation to Spealkout,
Subscribers to Ms, We have a com-
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Dec 15 Deadline for all material,
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submit a desien to be used on our
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continue giving unlimited free
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urged ‘to subscribe,
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PROFESSIONAL CAREERS IN CLIENT
SERVICES
The Professional Careers in Client
Services examination is being held
to fill positions concerned with
providing social services to
client groups in state and local
mental hygiene correctional, re-
habilitative, and social service
programs. These pesitions are
located throughout New York State.
Some involve the rehabilitation of
addicts, youthful offenders, or
delinquents; others provide patient
care services to the mentally ill
or retarded or relate patient care
to familiy situations. Still
others provide guidance or couns-
eling services,
Salary Range: $9.000 - $12,000
Qualified applicants who apply by
Dec. 18, will be notified for the
initial administration of the
written test on Jan. 27, 1973.
Contact New York State Department
of Civil Service, State Office
Building Campus, Albany, NY 12226
for application and further info
"SPEAKOUT" Vi.
LETTER TO
That Rep. Stratton was perm-
itted to advertize in "Speakout"
(asserting that he has been "for
\iomen") has been under attack.
I, too, don't like Sam and his
stand on the war, the fact that
he has been instrumental in the
continuation of the slaughter,
etc. But I think it dangerous
to deny anyone advertising space,
That sort of think has been done
against us, countless times and
we have been rightfully, and
righteously, angry. If we bel-
ieve in free speech and press
we must believe in it for every
one. It is quite simple and
most appropriate for anyone to
write..letters attacking what
Stratton says - unfortunately
the facts do pile heavily
against him. Wwe don't have to
resort to dirty and oppressive
tactics.
Many of us are concerned as
to where the women's movement
is going. Obviously the fight
for equal opportunity, day care,
night care, equal laws, etc.
are of prime importance. But
if in the process of getting
into the action we duplicate
the "male" world, we have gained
little - anything? \hat we must
keep in our guts is the convict-
ion that we shall transform this
workd, or the battle is worth
little - anything? Whatever
tactics we use become part of
ourselves. Visible with vision.
Doris Traschen
The Steering Committee of the
N.Y. Women's Political Caucus |
met this month at the Sheraton-
In Towne in Albany. They report
they are “alive and kicking".
Plans are being made to lobby
for legislative appointments;
Some are now available. fThe
Caucus encourages women to send
vitaes to the Women's Unit at
the Capital,
A reminder from the Caucus:
local elections are this year;
now is the time to begin camp-
aligning. For more info. call:
Joanna: B.° Seltzer 785-5357 or
Doris Traschen’ 283-6274:
. Dear Sisters, °
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LETTERS TO SPEAKOUT
To -the-Eai ter :...
Right to Life groups are now go to get that sort of information ~—
extending their moralizing into the out. :
area of menstrual extraction, (done
without any proof of pregnancy). Dear Ms. Sussman; -
In so doing, they are showing their Enclosed please find a check
real purpose; to make sure that no fer $10.50 for a one-year subscrip-~
woman has marital relations fer any tion to "SPEAKOUT" ($3) and a one-
reason other than to produce child= year subscription to "Ms." ($7.50).
FER. Since there was no subscrip-
In typical Right te Life fash- tion blank for the "Ms." deal in-
ion, they have reported only that cluded in the latest issue of
half of the truth that suits their "“SPEAKOUT" I'm assuming Il den't
purposes. No mention is made of need to fill out anything addi-
the fact that extractions are also. tional.
done to remove the menses all at I've been getting comp limen-
once, rather than have it take a tary copies of "SPEAKOUT" and have
period nf five or six days. This finally succumbed to your requests
technique was shown along with that we freebie getters dish out
others, (such as knowing signs of some cash.
normality, abnormality, and disease) Thank you fer putting me on
at the Self-Help Clinic presented the freebie list inthe first place.
by area women's groups this Summer. It's a good little journal. ~
If Right to Life women there
had not spent their time harrassing
the lone man at the Z2.P.G. booth,
they wuld have learned something,
and broadened their own very narrow
minds. ; |
Sincerely,
Carol R. Richards
Gannett News Service
Disgusted with Right to Dear SpeakOut,
Life, Please continue my subscrip-
tion to SpeakOut - it's GREAT!
J. Johnston And enroll me for Ms.--also GREAT!
Altamont, New York
Mar jorie Karowe
Schenectady, N.Y.
Congratulations to the Speak-
Out staff on your double issue, Dear Miss Biernacki,
Vol. 1, No. VI1I--That sort of pol- Inasmuch as I will not be on
itical information is exactly what the ballot as a candidate in the
is needed all over New York State. 41st Senatorial District, I have
Enclosed is $3 for my subscription. not answered your questionnaire.
Wetll no doubt be in trouble
again this session in Albany on the
abortion issue. I hope that pub-
lications like SpeakOut can mobil-
ize women in the state so we won't
be caught unprepared by the Right-
to-Lifers.
Sincerely,
Mary Ls Thom
Ms. Magazine
P.S»
I'm glad you made some money
selling Ms. - We can't be as
locally relevant and timely as you
so it's nice some of our money can:
Very truly yours,
Ann L. Monroe
P.S. You are performing a much-
needed public service. Too many
citizens vote blindly. Hopefully,
efforts such as yours will someday
make them start to think for them-
selves! ae
Dear SpeakOut,
From "Glamour " Magazine (Nevember)
Ms. Carol De Saram
c/o NOW
28 East 56th St., NeYeCe 10022
.ZPG POLL REPORTED
‘Zero Population Growth, a nation-
wide) educational. and political
organization sent. the following
questionnaire to our local politi-
clans. j .
1. Are you in favor of population
Stabilization by voluntary means?
2. Do you think it is in the
_. State's interest to inform people
of the consequences of continued
growth and to attempt to slow that
growth? 3
3. Would you support legislation
to encourage schools to acquire
curriculum materials and to develop
programs for training teachers in
‘instructing students as to the
causes and consequences of popula-
tion growth and distribution?
4. Do you advocate state support
of voluntary planning programs so
that those who cannot afford to
buy these services will be able to
choose their family size?
Ds Are you in favor of removing
the restrictions in the Education
Law on the advertising and display
of contraceptives?
6. Are you in favor of the sale
and distribution of non-prescrip-
- tion contraceptives in places other
than pharmacies?
7. Are you in favor of removing
the restrictions in the Education
Law which would prohibit the sale
of contraceptives to minors under
the age of 167
Be Are you in favor of providing
for the distribution, at state ex-
pense, if necessary, of informa-
tion on family planning and birth
control clinics to marriage license
applicants, as in the policy in
California, Hawaii, Virginia and
Florida?
9. Are you in favor of the current
abortion law allowing abortion
upon request until the 24th week?
If no, please elaborate.
Y - Yes N - No
ASSEMBLY 1
Tom Brawn | Vy
Constance Cook y
Fred Droms y
Fred Field y
Neil Kelleher y
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Bs 5sM< 5 Oo
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Missing legislators names indicates
no response.
Comments - Brown - #9. Life begins
at conception. Droms - #4 money
#5,6,7, no position. #9 too late
in pregnancy.
Dear SpeakOut (Cont'd. )
Attention Women with bank
‘credit problems:
Ms. De Saram is collecting infor-
mation regarding credit being
denied to women =- for use ina
possible classaction suit to
force federal and state govern-
ments to pass specific laws
against sex discrimination. Also,
some advice from the article;
If a woman's credit application
is denied, as may happen as a
matter of routine, she should call
the credit manager and put up a
big fuss, she should get in touch
with a women's group and threaten
the bank with publicity.
Michelle Lamishaw
To the Editor:
By the reelection of one
area legislator voters have un-
Knowingly put into office a man
who said he would rather see his
“wife die in childbirth than have
an abortion. (Statement made
during last Spring's demonstration
at the Capitol.) With such an
attitude toward his wife, the
mother of his five children, it
is easy to imagine his lack of
feeling for other women.
National opinion is now that
abortion should be a woman's
decision. It grows stronger every-
day. Soon legislators will find
they can no longer bow to the
wishes ef the small-but-loud
anti-abortion groups. They will
have to "change their colors",
or be voted out of office.
Jane M. Dwyer
Guilderland
THE WOMBEN”’LIB PILL
In an article in the New State-
sman (an English magazine) of
October 20 Donald. Gould predicts
will be available for use by any
woman who wants to end a pregnancy
safely and surely. These pills
are one of the prostaglandins which
are natural substances which. occur
throughout the body. |
Over the past two or three years ion is being
they have been used experimentally
both to start labor and to procure
abortions. Results so far suggest
they are both safe and reliable
for both purposes.
At present the only two methods
of administering prostaglandins
are either by a drip into the vein
or else directly into the womb.
dral administration is ineffective
because they are rapidly destroyed
in the body and unwanted side
effects can occur. BUT one of
the ‘pioneers of research on prost-
aglandins in Uganda has announced
he has found a way to "tailor" one
which would suppress stomach acid
secretion without side effects when
taken by mouth. It therefore is
feasible to expect that the same
tailoring can be done to the one
which causes the womb to contract.
A great advantage to this type
of pill is that a woman would take
one if her period were due and if
taken premptly she would not know
if she had aborted or if she has
just brought on a late period.
This research is being conduct-
ed by an Amecvcican-owned British
pharmaceuticsl comnany, Upjohn Ltd.
A talk to a local Planned Parent-
hood center revealed that such
research was not being conducted
in the States and that Eurspe
was ehead of us in this type of
research,
Ann Booth
SARATOGA COUNTY WOMEN!!
After visiting my assemblyman,
Fre? Droms, I realized that the
wore? cf Saratoga County have
bown tne privilege and responsib-
ility of living in a district
where the representative may be
persuaded to change his vote on
the abortion issue.
that in a year or so abortion pills week.
|
When I visited him on October
29 he seemed very receptive.
The Mohawk Feminists will try -to
coordinate visits to him each
So any individuals or
groups who would like to visit
Droms please call me at 399-4338.
Shari Micheli
IMPORTANT» NOTICE***
A Conference on Women's Liberat+
planned for March.
It will ve held in,Schenectady.
The. main :purpose will ‘be. to
bring together all interested
Schenectady area women to discuss
possible plans for the future.
“Contact Dorothy Bellick or Ann
Booth for further information.
t *. yet 71 Pes yy tH + loom a, =< ey es.
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SCHENECTADY SPEAKERS PANEL FORMED
A group of women in the Sch'dy
area have formed a "speakers
panel", The aim is to explain
the ideas and aims of Women's Lib
to any interested groups. Wwe
feel this is one way to dispel
the many misconceptions (!) held
by many people.
we spoke early this month to
the Mayfair womens Group in
Scotia. We each spoke briefly
on a specific issue: Peg Bunnell
on Consciousness Raising; Linda
Hart on Relationships with Men;
Irene Briskin on having a job
and a child; Martha Schultz on
Sexism in the Schools; Lois ~~:
Svehla on: conflicts about going
back to work; Ann Booth on
Discrimination in Employment and
Shari Micheli on the Coalition
for a Free Choice, Then we
answered questions. Many of the
women were very interested.
They admitted we had changed
their ideas on women's lib. and
felt this was a good way to
educate the general public.
For more information please
contact Linda Hart 370-4773
;*
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IS
HOT FL SHES
-
‘The race for state senator in thelist
_ District featured d@andidates whomfeminists
rate a big fat zero. Quoting the Knick-
erbocker News Campaign Issue on their pri- and Salome."
orities, the gentlemen replied. Hudson:
"The housewife needs help in her role as
Saint Cecilia is a Jacqueline Kennedy at
rest, upon a divan. . . double-edged
charmers like Delilah, Cleopatra, Judith
His closing line "Men may
abstract women, but they never underesti-
mate them". Mr. Davis is best advised to
protector of the family's pay check. Ther-lock himself in a closet with his reviews.
efore I shall support all proper measures
to help the consumer", A double whammy.
Women are both Consumers and the Keepers
of the Hearth, and very low on Hudson's
priorities. He filed to respond to N.Y.
NOW's pre-election questionnaire, ZPG'S,
and naturally NYALR's. He does respond to
personal phone calls from constituents so
women in his district should keep that
in mind during the upcoming session, His
opponent, Daniel Ashley, listed as his
number 2 priority "abortion- over two hun-
dred controlled deaths, Repeal abortion
bill and return to moral sanity." He is
an automotive instructor at HVCC and
majority leader for the Rensselaer
County Legislature,
NEWSWEEK Magazine reports on a new inner
prison congregation-The Church of the
New Song. It may or may not be on the
level. (Since steak and Harvey's Bristol
Cream Sherry are on the sacramental menu
for services, it is likely that its mostly
acon). Tucked away in its brief article
waS a paragraph on other challenges to
the concept of freedom of worship. "One
man says he is going to tike me (the ward-
en) to court because I won't let him put
up the Playboy centerfold to worship when-
ever he wants to. Another man says sex
is his religion and I don't let him prac-
tice it. I just don't know where you .
draw the line. "SPE\KOUT could make 2 few
Suggestions. Most of them unprintable.
While on the subject of religion and sex,
in the same issue of Newsweek was an art
review of the current exhibition at the
Worcester, Mass. \rt Museum, "Women as
Heroines". To quote Douglas Davis, "These
are not even women, these are not even
Salomes,idudiths or Cleopatrds. These
are excuses to glorify fetishistically a
bosom, a face or a calf-not even the full
figure." Sounds great. Unfortunately
Mr. Davis had to leap to the defense of
his genre by adding that this, of course,
was the traditional view of woman "sex
object . . . passive sufferer, domestica-
ted gentility .. ."Bernardo Stozgzi's
MAN medical review board,
I am not sure its safe for him to walk
the streets alone.
Newsweek, knowing thit women are infinite-
ly patient, is running a full page ad in
every issue for its self-published collect-
or's item "Woman as Sex Object", It will
include "a series of enlightening, prob-
ably essays of the erotic elements of
Woman in the arts: ... the corset as
fad and fetish . . . the recurrent themes
of the maid, the mistress and the prosti-
tute . . . the pinup ad as a modern icon
- « « Over a hundred examples of erotic
art in full color. The fascinating, in-
telligent essays alone make the book
worthwhile". Cancel your subscriptions
NOW. Moreover when next in NYC drop in
for a friendly little visit with Newsweek
Books, ll Midison ‘ve., N. Y., N. Ye
10022.
Tribune Films which loans free 16 mm sound
films list in its new catalog "Cover
Girl: New Face In Focus. It's the
striight skinny on modeling "Women will
enjoy the fashions and men will enjoy
pretty Eleine Fulkerson." Write Tribune
Films, 38 W. 32nd St., N.Y., N.Y. 10001.
The State Employment Service channels wo-
men into traditionally female jobs, and
is most reluctant to refer women to auto-
mech.nics and dr.fting, which are tradit-
ionally male type jobs. They need their
consciousness raised.
Eileen Kelly - NOW
"The women's-Lib girls don't like patron-
izing compliments. So what do you say --
"You're looking very equal today".
These quotes appeared on the Pennsylvania
State Senate Calendar the day the anti-
abortion bill came out of committee. The
Senate passed a bill which allows abortion
for no reason except to save the mother's
life. The mother (sic) still needs per-
mission of her husband or her parents if
under 18. Cases can be appealed to a 3
MAN Catholic loby-
ists were out in force.
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Vol II No. I January 1973
CONTENDS
pe1%2 Speakout Editors: ANNIVERSARY ARTICLE
De 2 Mimi Sternberg: REPORT ON A.W.sR.O.D.C.
be. CHANGING LIFE STYLES
p.-4&5 Marya iannes: WHOSE RIGHT TO WHAT LIFE?
ps5 hk ik C K: FIRST WOMBN'S COLLECTIVE
p.6 L. Refes: AT THE PUB (a poem)
De liimi Sternberg: HAT THE WOMEN'S MOVEMENT HAS MéANT TO ME
p.7. UPDATE ON S,0.S.
D8, Dorothy Binder: WHERE HAVE ALL THE SECRETARIES GONE?
pe9 Sherry Sucsman: NY STATE NOW CONFERENCE IN SYRACUSE
p-10 Emily S. Daughter: WHAT ARt WH DOING TO OUR CHILDREN?
p.10 REPORT ON NOTSE
p11 Don Traunstein: WEN'S LIBERATION
peii1 .Carcl Gesad Onellette: WKEKXUND DUTY OF a FRMINIST
pe 12 Roberta Carpenter; ARK WE TOO PaSSIVE AS WOMEN?
pe12 ARLE EBOOKS YOUR BAG?
pe13 Bunny Vaughn: TwO VIEWS ON THE NEXT SESSION
p14 LEVTERS TO THE EDITOR
p.15 HOT FLASHES
p.16 JOBS
De 17 CALENDAR AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Our Cover this month was drawn by Lorraine Fitch
SPEAKOUL STAFF
Subscriptions: Sherry Sussman, 1351 Parkwood Blvd. Schdy 12308
Schenectady articles: Ann Booth, 36 Kile Dr., Scotia 12302
Albany/Troy Articles: Carol Biernacki, 120 3rd av. Rensselaer
12144
Legislative Articles: Phoebe Sheres, 202 Lancaster St. Albany
12210
Education Articles & Problems: Dorothy Bellick, 1903 kKvva Dr,
sch'dy 12203
Advertisements: Bunni Vaughn, Tarborton Rd, Sand Lake 12203
Announcements: Sherry Sussman
Jobs: Chris Root, 727 Madison avenue, Albapy 12208
SUNYA Info: Pegg Nadler 457-5196
SPEAKOUL IS A MONTHLY PUBLICATION
Subscription rate is »3,00 per year
Price per issue is 25¢
'. This is SPEAKOUT'S first anniv-
ersary. Wé have been printing
for one year and have gone through
many growing pains and metamor-"
phoses, Our original intention
(as stated in our first issue) was
to be "qa vehicle for the exchange
of information of group and indi-
vidual activities." \e have grown
to the point where we think we are
a newspaper.
We started out with several
boxes of stencils (bought at a
rummage sale) and an idea. The
steering committee of the Albany
Women's Center felt there was a
lack of communication and commit -
ment among capital area women, and
that there was a need for a comm-
unication network, SPEAKOUT was
born to fill that need. With
money from N.O.W., Capital Dist-
rict Women, Schenectady Women's
Liberation and Troy Women's Lib-
eration, we sent out our first
issue, charging $1.25 a subscrip-
tion for subsequent issues. The
first issues were done by Dorothy
Bellick (typing), Fraya Katz-
Stoker (writing) and Eileen Kelly
(all-round worker), Reszin Adams
mimeographed them and Jennie
Cortez designed our Logo (letter-
head). It was a labor of love.
In a very short time we real-
ized that the price we charged
did not in any way.cover our exp-
enses - that we had: not figured
in typewriter repairs, office
supplies, stencils, (there just
aren't that many rummage sales
offering stencils) - so by July
we raised our subscription price
to $3.00. We were all down with
flu at one time or another, In
February Fraya was sick and
Dorothy and Eileen put out the
issue. We were beginning to
wonder what we had gotten our-
selves into when Carol Biernacki
joined our staff. She was foll-
owed by others including Phoebe
Sheres, Chris Root, Sherry
sussman and Ann Booth. These
women have been the mainstay of
SPEAKOUT. Fortunately there
have been many others like Lara
Kline and Janet Lee.
We work as a cohesive unit, not
EEE EEE EI ff EE ND
exactly a team or a collective.
Our backgrounds are too varied. .
for us to settle on one descrip-
tive term for ourself. This.
will prove to be a positive att-
ribute of the group,for SPHAKOUT
must have a vitality of its own
if it is to survive. The women's
‘movement is no place for sectar-
jan interests.
we do function cooperatively.
Some staff members have writing
assignments, others editing and
typing... All of us have devel-
oped these talents out of nec-
essity. The bulk of SPEAKOUT's
contents are received by mail.
from women of divers backgrounds
and needs. We meet weekly to.
plan the issues layout and
brainstorm ways to improve it as
a publication. Recent changes
have included the addition of a
treasurer (Florence Asher),
printed covers, advertisements,
written minutes of organization-
al meetings to keep ourselves
/- and others informed and surveys
of job openings in the area.
Our development has been slow
and bumpy. but it has begun .to
show results. We are trying to
avoid a fixed hierarchy in dec-
ision making. We think of our-
selves as more than a newsletter
but we also realize the needs of
. @ newspaper are vast and they
cannot be achieved overnight.
As our talents and resources
grow, the goal as a community
newspaper for women also
appears to be attainable.
SPEAKOUL believes that women
must challenge the established
publishing industry to insure a
voice of their own. SPEAKOUT
is now that outlet. As we con-
timue to develop our largely
middle-class consciousness we
hope to be responsive to the
whole realm of feminist groups.
We can only fight oppression in
the ways we understand it. We
invite our readership to partic-
ipate as writers and staff, to
share with us their experiences
and opinions. Knowledge ~~ ~
gee is not knowledge at
aii.
cont/d p.2
ANNIVERSARY STATEMENT (cont/d
In our articles we have tried
to do the following:
1) Provide coverage of national
and area events as seen froma
feminist point of view
2) Keep groups and individuals
informed of the inner workings of
such groups as N.0O.W., the Nation-~
al Women's Political Caucus and
other national and local groups
and coalitions
3) Provide a pipeline of informat-
ion from the NY Legislature to the
feminist public
4) Encourage self-expression of
emotions and opinions for area
wemen
5) Combat institutional sexism by
publishing discriminatory pract-
ices
6) Reinforce sisterhood and sur-
vival needs by publishing mater-
ial that reaffirms our sense of
self. -
7) Provide a forum for opposing
views on feminist issues
8) Give exposure to creative fem-
inist talent.
SPEAKOUT has come a long way in
its first year with the help of
all our workers, contributors and
subscribers. Let's keep the mom-
entum going for our second year.
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REPORT ON A.W.R.O.D.C.C. Pa
(Albany Welfare Rights Organiz-
ation Day Care Center, Inc.)
This center has been operat-
ing since January 3, 1972
solely on community funds from
churches and concerned and int-
erested people. Now, however,
this financial system will no
longer suffice.
Because of this the A.W.R.O.D,
¢.C. Board of Directors
approached the Albany County
Department of Social Services
for funding. They invited the
Social Services Department to
re-evaluate the center and also
agreed to hire a new Executive
Director to replace Catherine
Boddie Campbell. However,
Welfare Commissioner Schreck,
County Attorney Clyne and Mayor
Corning refused to fund the
day care center as long as”
Catherine Boddie Campbell re-
mains in any position, volunteer
or paid, on the staff. This
seems to be a personal vendetta
against Catherine by the Demo-
cratic machine.
The Day Care Center was found-
ed on the idea of self-help - a
day care center run by and for
poor people. The welfare dep-
artment appears to want to keep
them dependent while they want
to be independent and self
sufficient.
They need MONEY to keep going;
MONEY to buy a bus. Every penny
you donate goes to the children
~ food and programs for them,
not to beaurocracies and huge
salaries. Capital District
Women has been a regular con-
tributor, but the Day Care
Center needs much more help
than any one group can give.
Send what you can to:
Albany Welfare Rights Organiz-
ation Day Care Center
15 Trinity Place
Albany, N.Y. 12202
KHEKKKKE
Our cover this month was
drawn by Lorraine Fitch of
Schenectady.
KHKKKHKKKKE
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CHANGING LIFE STYLES
THIRTY AND OUT IN JAPAN
Japan's postwar constitution
grants equal opportunities to wom-
en...but legal technicalities tend
to be swept away in the flood of
male chauvinistic piggery. Most
Janenese companies fire women when
they reach the age of thirty as
maiz executives complain women
become inefficient after that age.
One outspoken executive admits to
firing women because "they weren't
beautiful anymore."
Newsweek - November 27, 1972
WOMEN IN THE MILITARY
A well known myth is that "wom-
en join the military because they
are lesbians or because they can-
not find a man." .
Presently women officers are
employed as nurses and dieticians;
enlisted women as secretaries,
clerical assistants and do general
housework, The military claims
that it is opening up new jobs in
medical skills, security agencies,
special intelligence and communic-
ations. But will this mean wider
opportunities for women? Or will
it be the same old clerical assist-
ance under a fancy new title?
Direct Action for a Non-Violent
Society - November 1972
OTEWARDESSES SEXIST LIFE STYLE
DENIED |
Two militant stewardesses organ-
izations have begun a drive against
"sexist" commercials, e.g. "Fly Me"
or "She'll Serve You All the Way";
books that instruct one on "How to
Make a Good Airline Stewardess";
and movies that show the "Swinging
Stewardesses", Some airlines were
charged with discrimination in the
following ways:
~requiring physical qualifications
for women but not for men
-forcing women to share crew
quarters while men have singles
-refusing to hire married women
-requiring underwear inspections
for women. |
Mrs. Chaplan, one of the organiz-
ers said, "We want to get across
that we are dedicated, hard-
working girls".
Sehertetady Gagetweerect
3
THE FEMINIZATION OF SOCIETY
Female liberation has now
become the talk of the world.
But public fuss must not direct
attention from the real effort
to gain freedom. |
Yoko Ono feels this is a real
danger to the movement. The
issue must be transformed into a
serious revolution. We must
keep going until all the female
race is freed.
The ultimate goal is not just
freedom from male oppression but
liberation of ourselves. She
feels this is impossible to
achieve within the existing soc-
ial set-up. She proposes the
feminization of society with the
use of feminine tendencies as a
positive force. She feels women
must evolve rather than revolt.
The aim of the famale revolut-
ion will have to be a total one,
a revolution for the whole world,
since we are part of it.
From an article by Yoko Ono in
the NY Times, February 23, 1972
CAREER WOMEN ARE SATISFIED WITH
of LF |
What happens to bright, educ-
ated women who permanently set
aside their career potential to
keep house and raise children?
A group, in interviews with
University of Michigan psycholo-
gist Judith L. Birnbaum, said
they had reached middle-age
feeling a lack of personal dev-
elopment and self-esteem.
A counterpart sample of career
women, in contrast, expressed
satisfaction not only with their
professions but their competence
as wives and mothers
= + * 2 &
THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE
SHOULD ROCK THE BOAT.
Philadelphia NOW Newsletter,
June, 1972
KHREHHE
FEMINISTS: There are local and
D.C. Anti-Inaugural activities
being planned. Call Doris Traschen
for details. 283-6274
MEHOSE RIGHT TO WHAT LIFE?
— ee
by Marya Mannes
The fervor and tenacity of the
Right to Life brigades has come
very close to reversing the trend
toward liberalized abortion laws
in this country. Like all slogans
advanced in the name of humanity,
the right to life has a noble ring.
So has power to the people,
Neither, in fact, mean anything.
What power to what people? To all
of us? And how acquired or used?
Power primarily to the poor, the
ignorant, and the powerless? And
if so, how bestowed? Are the educ-
ated, the sensitive, and the prod-
uctive not "people" too--and often
powerless?
So with the right to life.
Whose right? What life? Those
who wave this standard mean, of
course, the right of the fetus to
be born. But to what life?
The life of a human being, pre=-
sumably. But what is a human
being? I suggest that a human
being is an individual endowed,
among other elements, with will
and consciousness. The fetus is a
living organism. But so long.as
it has.no existence independent of
the maternal wemb, it cannot poss-
ibly be said to have either con-
sciousness or will. ~— ;
To equate the fetus, or even
embryo, therefore, in the same
terms as the woman bearing it is
grossly deceptive. So-is the vis-
ual material offered by the Right
to Life lobby in campaigns and
lectures. These include color-
transparencies of fetuses blown up
from their actual earlier size of
Walnut or plum to the dimensions
of a full-blown infant: a clear
distortion calculated for shock
and revulsion. Abortion of the
fetus is thus presented as the
killing of a completed being. The
ignorant shudder and the frightened
Cringe.
Why? Because both have for cen-
turies been the victims of equiv-
alent brainwashing by church and
state, and by the men who have--
until now, and still preponderantly
~~controlled and determined the
lives and destinies of women,
Where, in all this, was the
-adultery was a woman's gravest
P4
Not
right to life of the woman*
merely her physical life, but
the state of her mind and spirit?
According to the women as well
as the men Right to Life supp-
orters, we still should have no
choice.in.the matter. . After
thousands of years, they still
hope to deny us the power of
decision over our own bodies.
The male reluctance is clear
enough. Partners in. conception,
men have made the laws and creat-
ed the dogmas that kept women
obedient slaves since earliest
times. "Increase," they comman-
ded, "Multiply!" For the rights
of the fetus? . Hardly. To-bear
soldiers for their armies and .|
plowers for their fields. To
prove male potency and to keep
their mates bound with childbirth
while: they planned their con-
quests in war and love.
For all these centuries, too,
Sin, while the adulterer? Ah
well, a'man is a man. Look at
the laws of many of our own
states today: you will find
statutes punishing the woman
found guilty of one single inst-
ance of adultery but none penal-
izing the man for many.
Small wonder that so many state
legislatures still bear down.
heavily on women who refuse to
bear children they do not want
and cannot decently rear.
small wonder too that ina
nation where church and state
are declared separate in the
Constitution our legislators
allow themselves to be pressured
by the church to make punitive
laws against women in the name of
morality. How can the Chief
Executive himself publicly comm-
end a Cardinal of the church for
his stand against abortion when
the New York Legislature is about
to revoke the liberal New York
law? Is this not flatly uncon-
stitutional?
It is not only unconstitutional
for an enormously wealthy church,
which is tax-exempt, to exert
political pressure in areas which
concern not only their own flock
but millions of other Americans.
cont/d ps
__ ian enn a. |
WHOSE RIGHT TO WHAT LIFE? cont., |
It should be equally unconstitut-
ional in a supposedly free coun-
try to legislate morality in
areas that concern intimate human
relationships--in wedlock or out.
The time during pregnancy when
the decision is made to abort
should be a matter between a
woman's physician and herself.
If there is no husband, the man
responsible for conception but
not for rearing has no part in
this decision. If there is a
husband and mutual love, the
decision should be made with...
mutual understanding,
As for the men and women who
march and shout for the right to
life, let every one of them take
into their homes the unwanted
children of our society, and rear
them. Until this unlikely event
takes place,llet us--men and
women--once and for all finally
recognize that women are indiv-
iduals, equal in all respects
under the law,
“his includes the exercise of
choice in the nse of their own
bodies, To deny this is to deny
them their most profound right,
Only the repeal of all abortion
laws will help insure the ae
equally profound right of every
Child born to be wanted and. :
loved,
Mary Mannes, essayist, adapted
this article from a talk to the
National Association for Repeal
of Abortion Laws. It appeared
in the New York Times, Nov. 22,
VITAL STATISTICS
An estimated 215,453 induced
abortions were performed in the
state between July 1, 1970 and
June 30, 1971. 54% were on non-
residents and 61% were for women
under 25 years old. The matern-
al death rate from induced
abortions was 6.5 per 100,000.
The maternal mortality rate
associated with all other causes
was 19 per 100,000 live births
and fetal deaths,
ps
FIRST WOMEN'S COLLECTIVE FOUNDED
IN SCHENECTADY.
The Hulett Street women's Coll-
ective, a feminist collective in
Schenectady is super-proud to
announce that we are all moved
into our collective house at 414
Hulett Street. It took a lot of
carpentry, painting, plastering,
- jugging and grunting, but we
finally got ourselves half-way
settled in (at least no one is
sleeping on the floor anymore).
Mabel Leon and her children
David, Seth and Rachel are living
on the first floor, Meg Opalka
and daughter Kristie have the
front half of the second floor;
and Claire Frankel lives in the
back half of the second floor.
Kay Welsh and children kKristan,
Tan and Kaithin; also members of
the collective, have moved to a
house closeby; and other friends
and supporters live in the
neighborhood. There is collect-
ive/communal space to be shared
in the basement, first floor and
attic of 414, ,
Our focus is radical feminism
‘and the Schenectady Community.
Mabel, as many of you well know,
is the Day Care Coordinator for
Schenectady and Meg is a para-
professionsl in the LA\v project.
Claire and Kay are working on
the LAY project (Legal Advocacy
for omen) as volunteers. Kay
is also a neighborhood worker in
mental health. \e are also part
of a recently formed study group
which meets twice a month.
Area feminists are invited to
visit (phone first, please). Ou
Our numbers are: 372-1531;
372-1636 and 346-8374,
Power to the Women's Culture!
Happy holidays everybody!
MMCK
a
poe a
(<7)
--
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N.O.W MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Eileen Kelly's house, 98 S. Pine
Albany. Tuesday Feb. 6 at 8:00
EA 3 oi feat the Pub.
She was in the pub last night
Seated ‘at the bar - = = #™
Clothed in long black coat
and spun gold ass-long hair
Sipping a sloe gin fizz
through a bright pink peers straw.
The German came and spoke to her
of brotherhood
and “how we all must be united
as he tried
to glimpse her breasts —
while speaking of the many universities
he'd studied at in Germany and Russia
before: becoming a field marshall
to hitler |
he kept calling her Greek God his cousin
and he thought she went to school in Oklahoma
well she didn't .
and he wasn't.
i
In the corner,
said Greek God
was shooting: gold edged mini arrows
at the dart board
without much success
as he always tried too hard when she was there
and anyway he was quite ripil wei
People from her past ke pt popping up
bleary eyes peering over pitchers of beer
endlessly empty and needing to be filled,
Voices she knew as echoes from another time
no better, no worse, simply lost forever
Called her name - '
she turned :
to face a. half-a-dozen open arms
embraced
hugging and squealing
like the adolescents they were so short ago
but what to say? ty
You see too many empty faces in the pub, she thought.
Very late that night
alone in her suburban bathroom
watching herself brush out the knots in her hair
she talked to herself. ,
Teary eyed
she hissed at her image in the glass,
You're a fool, she said,
for thinking you're any different.
She didn't want to be different
but she was,
L. Rofes ~
11-27-72
Albany, NY
Pe
WOMAN'S MOVEMENT ©..°\.
WHAT HAS THE
MEANT TO ME?
ed
* I'd like to comment on two
things. I've gained from the womans
movement. .te:-+ .
1) <A feeling: of belonging--of
respect for myself and for others
as women; I value being a woman,
and, since joining the woman's
movement, I haveé.a much fuller .and
deeper appreciation of what it .
means to be. a woman in our society.
I have developed a great deal of
respect for women--all of us--who
are trying to be people responding
to our own needs at the same time
as we are mothers and wives, I
find I am able, now, to keep a
feeling of being of value even
when I am treated like an object,
and even when I am not considered
a separate human being: but just —
the wife of my husband and even
when so much of society downgrades
what I do as a mother and wife, .
while pretending to glorify it. I
find that I am able to feel that I
am important and that what I do is
important even if I don't work for
money.
For instance, I find I can go to
a party. now and enjoy talking. to
other women, getting into some
really good conversations with
them, and not thinking when I get
home, "why didn't I have-any 'int-
eresting' conversations i.e. with
me n" ‘ ‘
2) Respecting the idea that my
personal experience and that of.
many other women has value: I no
longer reject understanding reached
from my own experience just because
it is not couched un professional
Jargon and does not come out of
some university from some expert.
I do not think that someone who
has never been a mother and had to
deal with the day-to-day problems
of raising children necessarily
has all the answers on how we _
Should handle eur children. Nar
do I think that a man can tell me
how I should feel as a woman or a
mother or a wife, !
For me, the woman's movement has
not been a man-hating experience,
It has, rather, helped me under-
Stand myself and therefore, my
relationship to others--men and
>
‘women--and +o society. I truly
feel that my experience - the
understanding I've gained from
being in the woman's movement -
has helped me on the road to
fulfilling myself as a human
being.
Mimi Sternberg CDW
(Talk given to McKownville--
westmere Zone SUNYA - Faculty
wives, October 25, 1972
Se0s0s 1.055, *- 5.0.5.
_ SAVE OUR SISTERS !!
(update on report in November
Speakout ) :
Ba Geos
A woman judge has been assigned
to the L.A Self Help Clinic case
(Judge Mary Waters). Trial -....
began*Monday, November 27; 1972—
Division 48, New County Court-
house, 210 Ww, Temple, L.A.
while things were proceeding
in court, we leafletted the
offices downtown inviting women
to come to the Self Help Clinic
demonstrations at our downtown
office (donated to us by the
Pentagon Papers Defense Commit
tee). Gail Christian of KNBC
filmed Jennifer, a member of ‘the
Clinic staff giving the Self-
Help presentation. All of LA,
Saw the slide of the mirro:,
speculum and light on their
evening news!!!
As an indication of our supp-
ort the following telegrams have
been received:
"On behalf of women everywhere,
we support your work and courage
in the struggle-for women's
health care, especially today."
In Sisterhood, MS Magazine
"women have a basic right to
examine their bodies...I believe ~
the women's health service is”
performing a notable pioneering
service to womankind. Our |
verdict is in: No? GUILTY. ¥
Congresswoman Bella Abzug
. ee
Newly formed consciousness —
raising group in Schenectady has
room for more members,
Call Ann Booth 399-5790
wHERE HAVE ALL THE SECRETARIES GONE
Ps
or \} hy Aren't They In The Movement?
I've been wondering for a long
time why the \omen's Liberation
Movement is ss upper: middle class,
dominated by the highly educated,
and with very few typists in its
ranks, It seems to me that secre-
taries are the most oppressed of
all women in our society, andII
would have expected them to join
us en masse, After being in the
movement for a time now, a glimmer
of an idea is coming why the sec-—
retaries haven't started on the
road to extricate themselves from |
their oppression,
First, all the discussion about
getting women into top level jobs,
jobs as bank and college presid-
ents, commissioners and as repre-
sentatives to the New York State
Legislature just doesn't touch the
average secretary or typist. She
is never going to get to that
level, She knows it, and we in
the movement should too. She
doesn't usually have the college
education, training or the desire
to attain these goals.
Another reason why secretaries
are not in the movement is they
don't think we really know what.
their oppression is all about.
“hen all the theorizing is done, a
secretary still can't earn enough
to support herself in this society.
I learned fromia local scheol sys-
tem today that their salary levels
for typists ranged from approxinm-
ately 2,000 to $4,000 a year;
secretaries get more. I know that
New York State pays Grade 9 sec-
retaries from »6,000-#7,000. You
cannot support yourself and family
on that kind of money. Each sec-
retary knows in her heart that she
can only get out from under by
marrying, preferably a man with a
good jeb.
I don't know any secretaries in
any of the companies in which I
worked that even made supervisor
of her section. MWany of these
women were shoved into secretarial
work by their parents or guidance
counsellors who told them this was
a good job for a woman until she
married. I suspect that the aver-
age secretary hopes to land a
husband primarily to deliver her
from the secretarial pool.
what I mean by the real oppres-
sion of secretaries is that in
most cases when a woman works for
a man, she not only does all the
typing, but makes his appoint-
ments, reminding him of what he
has to de and with whom and sees
that he does it. She is really
his right hand. If her work is
successful, he takes all the cre-
dit for it. He never reminds any-
one that his secretary suggested
things be done this way, or that
she did all the detail work and
was the one to make him look good.
On the contrary,. when things go
wrong a secretary is the likely
suspect. - A multitude of sins are
blamed on her, I have heard
bosses say to a customer, "I'm so
sorry my secretary forgot to order
it", while she sits by pleasantly
knowing that an "important" man
must have someone else to blame
for things. After all "he and
she" know the truth. Many times,
especially in "one girl" offices
there is tremendous responsibil-
ity. You are called on to make
all kinds of decisions, and when
you do successfully your boss is
very happy.
However, your salary doesn't
always go up with the added dut-
ies and responsibilities. I have
always. wondered why secretarial
work hasn't kept pace with salary
scales of other jobs. I under-
stand that the average cleaning
lady now makes more than a secre-
tary. I think the reason is that
they are not organized and there
are a lot of women werking who
don't come up to the profession-
alism of some others.
Right now, I would recommend to
all secretaries of the world,
"Stop thinking #or him, Stop
doing anything not now in your
job description. Insist ona
maid to make the coffee and dust
desks--after all these tasks are
paid at a higher level."
By a Fat Angry Secretary
Dorothy Binder
N.Y. STATE NO) CONFERENCE
by Sherry Sussman
The first New York State Confer-
ence of NOW was held in Syracuse
November’ 18 and 19. The hundred
women present emphasized that all
local chapters of NO. must join
together to effectively challenge
statewide practices of job discrim-
ination, restrictive birth-related
legislation and the denial of their
Civil rights to Women, Nala Claire
of Syracuse was unanimously elected
State Coordinator of NO,
Wilma Scott Heide, the National
president and a very quotable wom-
an urged wemen to give up martydom
and to claim their rights and noth-
ing less. In dealing with those
in power we must realize that we
are offering them the opportunity
to work with us, ‘hat we feminists
have to offer is so valuable that
we cannot afford to think poor and
be grateful fer being invited .to
uplift the establishment. -
Ms.-‘Heide and others stressed
often that feminism must be a bona-
fide qualification for any job.
dealing with people... Not tn be
feminist is to be sexist. Referr-
ing to some ofsdur sisters who are
not yet in the movement, Ms. Heide
observed that they are among the
first to take advantage 6f those
benefits for which we feminists
have stuck out our necks, .
Diane du Broff, the chairperson
on Marriage and Divorce, togéther
with Betty Berry of NOISE, propresed
to take an economic outleok toward
marriage. This outlook is necess-
ary in light. of the unequal relat-
ionships that now exist. Ms.
Berry proposes divorce insurance
for all married women,.: Metropoli-
tan Life Insurance Co. has promised
te loak into such a‘plan once the
‘demand for this insurance is dem-
onstrated.
act your local NO,
One of the major thrusts of the
Conference dealt with the eeohaot *
issue. Barbara Nudnik, of New York
City . ONAAC, stressed -the urgent
need -for a unified approach. ‘e
have no alternative but to .respond
to the right to.abcrtion in New
York State. It is essential
that through letters and state-
law,
-, ‘Many of us plan to meet
For information, cent- |
r.9
ments to our legislators, we
tell them that we are against
any restrictions on the current
and that as their constit-
uents, we will hold them account-
-: able,
NOW
has issued a statement on
the abortion issue which has the
endorsement of all those chapt-
ers ‘present.
NOw favors the eventual repeal
of..all abortion laws, thus
leaving the decision up to the
woman and her-doctor but during
the 1973 legislative session
they urge that no restrictions
be placed on the current abortion
law ee
The Conference members were °-
then invited to take part in
various workshops. I attended
two--Aabortion and Legislative.
Others available were: Politic-
al Action, Employment, women in
Religion, Chapter Operation,
Media Action and Education.
Local women Judy Merrill, Janet
Harris and Anne Borel were in
positions of leadership.. Judy
conducted the legislation work-
shop and has organized the state-
wide chain of one-to-one legis-
lative lobbyists. Janet and anne
were resource people on legislat-
ive, media and organizational
matters. -- ?
at the
February Conference in - °°. ‘'n
. ashington, '
HE HAE SETHE: HOH
PEACE IS aT. HAND
' but on- the other hand....
REEKKKHHK
Two pre-teens comparing
Chirstmas gifts: "well I
_ got a pre-teen abortion kit"
(Other child is holding a
doll. ) :
‘ KHKKX
The Alternative Schocl is
looking for new families,
Call 438-4089
WHAT ARE \\E DOING TO QUR CHILDREN?
by Emily S. Daughter
I recently heard of two men who
were raised by women liberationist
type mothers, Both women were
strongly supported by their hus-
bands to seek fulfillment outside
the home, They also shared equal-
ly in the housework or provided ~~
financial support for outside help.
Is it a coincidence that both of
these men are strong anti-femin-
ists?
As I grow within and leave the
house more,.I wonder what effect
this will have on my children. My
oldest child has expressed a ~ e
strong dislike for my leaving the
house for any reason! He wants to
go with me everywhere, Indeed,
one of the reasons I like going
out to women's lib, meetings and
school so much is because he is
not with me. But every week I
have to explain all over again the
reason I go places without him,. I
tell him that I can't stay home ©
all the time, that I need a change
of scenery, that meetings are my
type of work. He doesn't complain
when Daddy goes to work and hope-
fully he will adjust to my going
to work,
Recently one of our group dis-~
cussions was on the effect of our
movement on our children, Most
wemen present stated that if they
found an adverse effect on their
Children they would stop coming,
I don't think that is my position.
I need "like" thinkers to commun-
icate with. I am, however, very
concerned with the attitude my
children will have towards the
movement when they grow up. Our
only hope for the cnntinuation of
the movement is in our children,
I take each situation as it
comes and hopefully I am not rais-_
ing a male chauvinist. If I an,
what good am I doing to the move-
ment in the long run? And finally
what of myself? Could I go back
to being just a housewife with this
raised consciousness? I don't
think so.
Two days later my husband read
this and in the middle of an arg-
ument brought up the following
point: See, he said, you too are
worried about what you are doing
to the kids. My only reply was
that I need his active help,
that any hindrance would be ten
times worse that him not being
around at all. In all fairness
he does do his share (most of
the time). It seems that the
root of his problem is that he
misses me when I go out and the
kid is picking up his feelings,
The point I tried to make was
that I must belong to myself
first, and that the quality, not
the quantity, of our time tog-
ether is what is important.
REPORT ON NOISE |
(National Organization Insure
Support Enforcement. )
Divorce terminates from ¢-4 of
all marriages BUT;
-~court support does not. insure”
adequate child protection
“many court orders are disobeyed
in the year of their issuance
~there are many lecpholes in the
present legal system thus com-
pelling the state to support
dependant children
-these are forced on public ass-
istance and suffer inevitable
social and financial hardship
“women over 40, removed from em-
ployment by child rearing, are
largely unemployable or receive
minimal wages
~children are the principal
victims
-the family suffers psychologic-
ally from the conflict
-~Family Court calendars are too
congested
BUT Family Support Insurance
would alleviate the family suff-
ering caused by the above.
NOISE wants the Insurance Ind-
ustry and/or the Legislature to
appropriate funds to set upa
commission to determine the feas-
ibility of offering a comprehen-
Sive insurance contract for a
family.
1) Life insurance for husband
and wife
2) Education insurance for
children
3) Retirement insurance for
husband and wife
4) Alimony & child support Ins.
in the event of a divorce
ree
SOME THOUGHTS ON MEN'S LIBERATION
by Don Traunstein
It is a "stigmd' for men not to be
"macho" in a society such as ours.
It is unbecoming , unmanly, and in
certain ways "deviant" to acknowl-
edge publicly (and more importantly
to oneself) that I, a "man", can —
experience tenderness and longing,
that I, a "man", can feel terrible
loneliness and uncertainty. -
Independence, emotional self-
reliance, and the controlling of
others are the principles that
guided aur development from infancy
to adulthood. From earliest child-
hood we were programmed to assume
our place in the hierarchy, soc-
iety's arrangement for controlling
and being controlled. It is not
Simply the male domination of the
female, it is the Caucasian's
control of minorities, the adult's
subordination of children, society's
imposition of second class citizen-
ship on the handicapped to a point
of painful absurdity.
But what of those males who want
no part of "putting down" people?
Who recognize our need for warn,
sustaining human relationships?
Who acknowledge that we are incom-
plete human beings, both psycholog-
ically and socially, until we can
present our whole identity in al
phases of our lives? ,
To avoid being "stigmatized", we
"men" fragment our personalities
with behaviour "appropriate" to the
situation. All too often this
means putting down women, children,
minorities, etc. After all, "man"
must be on top. From childhood we
are repeatedly told that life is a
race and in the race there must
always be a winner and a loser,
For some men» that particular les-
son did not quite take,
Until the women's movement, how-
ever, we had no model (and certain-
ly not the necessary creativity)
for gathering and discussing our
"problems", I:think it fair to
say that our lives of "quiet des-
peration" were (and are) similar
in numerous ways to those of women,
From my point of view, then, this
is a major function of our men's
(liberation) group. We are becom-
ing aware that our "stigma" is not
ee ee a ee Ss ee re
unique, that our "problems" are
not wholly personal, and that
personal difficulties usually
have a political, impersonal
aspect. In factoring our the
personal from the political we
have had the opportunity to
express our fears, anger, and
uncertainty about ourselves, To
a degree we have been successful.
Ye are developing awareness of
our biases; we are learning to
appreciate differences. And if
it. has not been directly or
indirectly stated before, we are
surprised and pleased in discov-
ering similarities among us,
Needless to say we are at differ-
ent levels of awareness, of ceMyn%t
contact and of willingness and
ability to take action. Uniform-
ity . however, is what we are
striving to escape, not achieve.
WEEKEND DUTY FOR A FEMINIST?
by Carol Cosad Ouellette
1. Parent in charge must get up
within 4 hour after children
wake up or by 8:30 a.m.
2. Parent must dress children
completely (shoes, too) and
comb their hair.
3. Parent must fix children's
breakfast.
4. Parent must work entire time
children eat = empty dish-
washer, rinse out dishes in
sink, fill dishwasher, wpe
up counter, put all dishes
and miscellaneous items away,
make bedS...ee.
5. Parent must keep children
quiet and out of sleeping
parent's room until 10:30a.m.
- if possible downstairs or
outside.
6. At 10:15a.m. parent must
bring resting parent drink of
his/her choice and newspaper.
7. Sleeping parent must rise at
10:30a.m. and act alive -
must dress and do some chores
before noon,
8. Parent on duty must make bed
of sleeping parent.
Signatures:
male:-
female:-
ARE BOOKS YOUR BAG?
Unbecoming Men | |
Times Change Press, 1023 6th Ave.,
N.Y.,N.Y. 10018. 1971. 61p $1.25
Twelve short articles by members
of a male consciousness-expanding
(or mens liberation) groups in
New York City. The horrors of
growing up male with its macho
competitiveness of athletics, put
down of other men, tse of women
to bolster one's ego and attempts
to deny one's emotions are made
horribly vivid. Order direct for
yourself for a consciousness >
raising experience for the men in -
your life,
The Whole Woman Catalog _
Box 1171, Portsmouth, NH 03801
$2.00 for human beings - $10.00
for institutions, Negotiate. |
Monumental directory of \iomen's
Liberation groups throughout the
country. With the addition of a
few very cool articles such as the
one on fixing toilets. .
Women - Feminist Stories by mine
New Authors
Eaton Press, N.Y. August 1972
"The varied stories in this book
have a common theme; women
struggling ds human beings ina
world of men. the stories are
feminist because in each the
principal subject is a woman who
lives in a society that while
claiming liberation still pract-
ices segregation and perpetuates
prejudices, stressing the feminine
qualities of women at the expense
of their humanity. |
several of the authors are here
published in book form forthe <ir::.
first time. Others, insufficient-
ly appreciated, or better known
as poets, deserve wider attention.
Most of the stories first appeared
in the feminist magazine APHRA,
which deserves credit both for
discovering authors and for
publishing unusual works by well-
known writers," a
Lock for it at your local book-
store cr public library. $5.95
clotinbovund and $2.50 paperback.
Distributed through: The Book ,
Organization, Millerton, NY 12586
or a
Lollipop Power - |
several new non-sexist books
are now available from Lollipop
Books. Most are for the 2 - 8
age group, and they also carry
a line for older children and
adolescents. “he company will
send free copiés to day care
centers or free schools that
are unable to afford them.
Individuals can purchase the
paper-bound copies for one
dollar each. Groups wishing
for free copies can apply to:
Lollipop Power - Distribution
P.O. Dox T171, Chapel Hill,
N.C. 27914
Three books available now:
Jenny's Secret Place -
Martin's Father
Did You Ever ”
All are paperback and cost $1.00
ARE WE TOO PASSIVE AS OMEN?
by. Mrs. Roberta Carpenter
Many women are too passive in
our society. They are not -:
always contented with their lot
but don't know what to do about
it. Women from. poor families
are especially vulnerable in
this respect. They are usually
‘unequipped to fend for them-
selves in getting jobs and they
find themselves trapped in the
vicious circle of poverty.
Many poor women. feel helpless
because they don't know how to
break out of this poverty circle
and welfare trap. Most poverty
programs are not really geared
to give a woman any conStructive
help. They merely offer token
heipwhich, in the long run,
defeats and discourages most
women. Many poor women are un-
aware that they have any potent-
ial other than as housewives and
mothers. In fact, most poor
women are not encouraged by. soc-
iety to escape from poverty.
All women must take a posit-
ive attitude and begin to learn
about themselves as women,
Opportunities to do this will
increase as Women's Lib groups
and National Women's Organizat¢ -
ions expand and grow.
Let's grow with them!
TwO VIEWS ON THER NEXT SESSION
On November 30, 1972 at the .°
Schenectady Unitarian Society,
Clark wemple and Mary Anne Krupsak
gave a legislative forecast for
1973.
Mary Anne Krupsak expects the
present abortion law to reach the
floor and be repealed by a larger
margin than last year. She feels
it will be up to the Supreme Court
to decide what the outcame will
be, otherwise this issue will ccme
up each year,
Clark wemple is primarily inter-
ested in the prison issue. He
said that the legislature is
going to go ts every institution
+o view the internal status of
prisons and what improvements have
been made. Much of the prisen
problem lies with their administr-
ation, he noted.
Both Mary Anne and Clark said
that each institution is run aut-
onomausly. There daesn't seem to
be a whale lot ef evenness, some
are relatively good and others are
not. Wwemple is interested in
combating apathy.
Bills that he feels need support:
1, Initiative Recall Referendum
(constitutiznal amendment needed)
2, Campaign financing (provide
for limited campaign financing as
we are paying far bad government. )
43. Daylight saving time
wemple alsn wants state confer-
ence of labor industries and bus-
iness leaders to help priscners
make transition back to civilian
life. He advised women to:1%
1) Fecus on a few issues and
2) lobby legislaters on these only.
QUESTION: Haw do you feel abnut a
full time legislature?
MAK: Thinks N.Y. is moving toward
a full time legislature. Calif-
ornia is considered #1 legislature
in the country. It is not necess-
ary to give up side occupations.
She is a full time legislatrr.
She wants recesses, not adjourn-
FA
Cy: Agrees with fill time leg-
islature,. He sees need to
oversee state operations.
Problems: 1) If there is requi-
rement to give up personal °1
careers, N.Y. wen't get comp-
etent people and 2) corporations
employees are nat likely tn give
up positions far twe years
leave tn the legislature.
MAK: Public service is a choice
~ not necessarily true that less
competent people will become
legislators. wants NYS legis-
lature to have pewer to recon-
vene ance adjournment has been
made.
QUESTION: How about persple in
office for four years, stagger-
ing people in terms as too much
time wasted in campaigning?
Cy: Draesn't agree - better
control in tw year effice -
too many shenanigans otherwise.
(UBSTION:
years?
How about three
MAK: Thinks twn years useful.
Says frur year terms can be
useful in some states. She
works well in present structure.
Suggests citizen groups might
initiate in tnat direction -
not legislature.
QUESTION: \ihat goad does
vinlent behaviour have in aff-
ecting legislatien on abortion?
MAK: It is the American way.
Bunny Vaughn
THE NORA FUND
A revalving fund to help wemen
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small grants available fer tran-
sportation, child-care, tuition.
If yeu are among the first rec-
ipients you will be asked to dex
vate some time to setting up the
fund. write details ef yrur
preject to: NORA, Alplaus 12008
eee
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sincerely .
In.Peace and Sisterhood
Rezsin Adams
Dear Speakout Editors:
"He's wholeheartedly for women's
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Stratton in the October issue of
Speakout. Yet he has consistently
supported policies that have led
to the oppression and slaughter of
Vietnamese,. Laotian and Cambodian
women.
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Susan Price
(The following letter was
sent to the Troy Record in
response to the report of an
interview of tsther Tobi which
appeared on November 22--the
“same article appeared in the
Schenectady Gazette in December)
Dear Editors:
I take exception to the
article "Singer Says women's
Lib May Be Harmful" which app-
eared in the wednesday morning
(November 22) Troy Record. It
is especially discouraging to
see such a piece of nonsense
printed in the year 1972---and
with such a misleading headline:
"ell known supper club
singer" Esther Tobi is arguing
that equality for wemen may
"ruin the good life of American
women." As she describes the
"sood life" she paints a most
ecologically unsound and immoral
way to live. She places the
emphasis on expensive energy
wasting gadgets. Her statement
that "most american housewives
are free to spend a great part
of the day doing as they like
is untrue. Ask your neighbors.
The Chase Manhattan Bank has
studies that show that the av-
erage American housewife puts
in a 95 hour work week. Most
poor women put in even more
hours.
Sincerely,
Chris Root
: HOT FLASHES
DIALING FOR DOLLARS on Channel 10
in Albany has hit a new top in
programming. Birthright put in
what appeared initially to be a
very innocent appearance Tuesday,
December 12 on the morning show.
As an adoption-related agency, it
has a possible reason for such a
TV appearance. But viewers
quickly heard strong anti-abortion
arguments from Mrs. Louise Cuzty,,.
President of the Albany area Rigit
to Life group. The host of the
show even went so far as to
endorse Dr. Wilkies infamous book
of misinformation (Handbook on
Abortion) and urge people to get
it as it provided real understand-
ing about the truth on abortion.
Members of the Coalition for a
Free Choice should challenge for
equal time and an apology from the
Station's manager for allowing the
Channel 10 staff to overstep the
program's entertainment format
into the area of political and
religious opinion.
ALBANY N.O.W. filed a complaint
with the New York Human Rights
Commission against Flah's Stag
Nite, a for-men-only shopping hour
throughout the Christmas season
complete with liquor and hostesses.
Flah's has changed its advertis-
ing and shopping hour to appeal to
guys and gals who don't have time
to shop during regular hours.
Maybe now we can integrate the
Camelot all-male restaurant going
into the Twin Towers. Call Dorman
Avery about this.
MORE "ANATOMY IS DESTINY" --Pope
Paul has issued a statement which
says "true women's liberation does
not lie in formalistic or materi-
alistic equality with the other
sex but in the recognition of that
specific thing in the feminine
personality--the vocation of a
woman to become a mother,"
From the Harrisburg Inde pendent
Press comes a great quote from a
man, Rev. John Kerwin, "A man is
distinguished by what he does. A
woman by whom she does it with."
In the same issue is a report on
the first National Women's Polit-
P.\6
ical Caucus held in PA. Sched-~
uled and held was a fashion show
which included a few Pucci's.
The chairperson for the group is
Anne Chenault, "widow of the
head of the Flying Tigers and an
ardent anti-communist." The
fashion show has been eliminated
from future programs.
THREE STRIKES AND YOU'RE OUT
California's Governor Reagan is
Causing a minor earthquake with
his welfare advisory panel.
They issued a report last March
calling for legislation that
would allow the third illegiti-
mate child®be taken away from
the mother and placed for adopt-
ion, on the legal assumption
that the mother had shown her-
self to be "morally depraved."
If the woman wanted to keep more
than her allotted two children,
She would have to disprove her
depravity in court. This form-
ula would not be limited to
women on welfare,
They also proposed to make
mandatory that paternity of a
Child be established within six
months of birth and failure to
do so would result in the child
being placed for adoption.
Under existing state law parent-
al unfitness has to be proved
before an illegitimate child can
be taken into custody by the |
State.
The recommendations evoked
massive protests - "foolhardy
financial stop-gap" - "unconsti-
tutional", The women's liber-
ation movement made an issue of
the recommendations and a number
of state legislators cautioned
that the plan stood no chance
whatever of becoming law. A
new "Clarified" plan is to be
disclosed at a public hearing,
\y omen!
ioe Please send postcards
oy
The Advocates, Box 1972
Boston, Mass. 02134
with the following message:
YES! ABORTION ON DEMAND!
Then your name and address.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ep. Vb.
CIVIL SERVICE ORAL TESTS TO BE
HELD DURING JANUARY & FEBRUARY
Applications accepted up to
CATALOGUER AND ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN
FOR TECHNICAL PROCESSES
J9bd open January 2, 1972
Qualifications: M.L.S., knowledge
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Salary: On request
Apply in writing to: Mrs. Elena
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Hudson Valley Community College,
Troy, N.Y. 12085
GIRLS GYMNASTIC COACH
Salary: 300 per season
Contact: Wr. Fred Field,
Guilderland High School, Guilder-
land Center, N.Y. 12085
HOUSE PRINCIPAL AT FARNS' ORTH
SCHOOL, GUILDERLAND
Qualifications: Masters degree,
N.Y. state certificatien in school
administration and supervision, 4
years teaching experience,
Available: February 1, 1973
Send resume to: Dr. Lonby, Guild-
erland Central Schools, State Farm
Road, Guilderland, 12084
Salary: $§13,000-)321,000
THREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL POSITIONS
FOR REST OF THIS YEAR
Guilderland Schools
Salary: starts at 37,850
Contact: Dr. Looby (see above)
~ 1,000 FELLO: SHIPS FOR | » OVEN
GRADUATE STUDENTS
The Business and Professional
Women's Clubs of New York State,
Inc, affers three $1,000 fellow-
ships to women graduate students
each for one academic year. Any
woman who is a resident of N.Y.
State and a citizen is eligible.
Candidates must: |
1. Have been accepted by a recog-
nized College or University
2e« ohew need for financial aid
3. Submit application tn the ~ i
Chairman of State Fellewship Comm-
ittee by March 9, 1973.
Applications and further informat-
ion obtainable from:
irs. Vivian G. Golub, Chairman
Fellowship Committee
228 Ormond Street
Albeny, Ne Ys 73:12208
1973
27-310*- Teachers Retirement
System Accounting Systems
Analyst. Starting Salary 17,263
27-311*-Teachers Retirement Syt-
tem Operations Specialist.
Starting salary »15,512
27-205*-Assistant Director of
Nuclear Technolegy. Starting
salary fram 17,500 - »25,000
27-234*-Chief of Telephene Sys-
tems kngineering. Starting
salary $17,263
27-219*-Highway Safety Program
Representative. Starting salary
13,959
27-247*~-Laber liediator.
Salary 917,263
27-206*-Nuclear Power Siting
specialist. Starting salary
from 915,000 tr ¥19.100
27-320*-Public administratien
Internships, 1973-1974.
Starting salary »9,935. (Applic-
ations accepted up ta Feb. ist.)
27-207*-Superintendent of Crrr-
ectinnal Facility. Starting
Salary - see announcement.
(Applications accepted up to
January 22, 1973.)
INITIAL EVALUATION OF TRAINING
AND EXPERIENCE TO BE MADE DURING
APRIL, 1973. Applications
accepted up tn March 26, 1973
*Niew York State Residence Not
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January 2,
Starting
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474-2121
of Civil
KHEKKKEK
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En
CALENDAR AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Dec. 27, 28 and Jan. 3.Registration at
= ‘ “i
Union College. Women's Studies Courses.
"Woryjen in American Society." T,fh 7-8:45pm. all-woman rock band from Syracuse.
Offered jointly by Sociology, Anthropology, Everyone welcome to come and support
and American Studies. "Women in Literature" your sisters. Sponsored by the Gay Alliance
Tues. 7:15-10pm. Offered by the English
Dept. Registration times: 6:30-8:30 12/27,
12/28. Registration closes Jan. 3 when
classes begin. Call 370-6288 for more info. for Progressive Legislation. Non-members
Jan. 6. Speakers Bureau Workshop on Abor-
tion and Contraceptives. Sponsored by
Coalition for a Free Choice. CARRL office
109 State St. Albany. Time: 1-3:45pm.
This is a must for all speakers, experien-
ced or not, Work with the Coalition to
develop a new approach to speaking on the
abortion issue,
Jan. 9, 11. League of Women Voters meeting
Albany unit. Finance and Education, All
interested women are welcome. Call Barbara
Vickers for details. 438-4929.
Jan. 15 Capital District Women. General
Business meeting. Peace Center, Albany.
Contact Chris Root,
Jan. 15 Deadline for February issue of
SPEAKOUT. Feminist artists are requested
to send cover designs to Carol Biernacki.
Jan. 20. Wine Tasting Party fund raiser.
Jan. 27 Dance at SUNYA Campus Center
PAF
Ballroom. Music by Sweet Jenny Grit an
Call 457-4764 for more info.
Jan. 28,29, Statewide Conference of Committ
are invited to attend. Channing Hall,
Unitarian Church, Albany. Sunday afternoon
subject matter: Lobbying Techniques, Crim-
ihal Justice, Public Education, Abortion
and Family Planning. Monday afternoon will
be a visit to the Capitol to meet your
representative. There is an $8 fee which
covers materials and meals. Contact Ruth
Estey 439~2590.
Jan. 29 SPEAKOUT presentation, SUNYA
Assembly Hall. 7:30 pm
Jan, 30 LEGISLATIVE HEARINGS ON ABORTION.
Testimony in defense of a Woman's Right
to Choose. Called by Assemblyman Frana
Leichter, Rally on the Capital Steps.
Contact your state legislators and have
them attend, This is the focal point in
the campaign to keep our abortion law.
Contact the Coalition for a Free Choice
office to help make this as effective as
possible, 462-5083
Feb. 17-19 NOW National Convention.
Coalition for a Free Choice. A mini—courseé¢ Statler—Hilton Hotel 16th and K St. NW
in wine selection, use, serving, etc.
will be given by Morty Schwartz— wine
conbisseur. Cheeses will also be served.
Call the Coalition office for reservations/has the details,
Cost: 53.60 per person, Place Hy sit House
Jan, 21 ZPG—Coalition Lobbying Conference,
12:30 Beth Emeth Temple, 100 Academy Rd.
Albany. Professional lobbyists and legis-
lators will be presenting workshops on
Washington, D.C. Only NOW members may
attend, Registration before 1/16: $10,00
After 1/16: $20.00. The Dec. NOW Newsletter
Call Bonnie Dawson,
the Albany Coordinator 472-1255 or 465-1632
FREES ASRS HERR
Write into Channel 10 about the recent
abortion facts. Lobbying by CPL and others.Maude episodes which dealt with abortion.
Transportation can be arranged by calling
the Coalition office 462-5083. There is
an optional $2.00 fee.
Jan. 22 Panel discussion on abortion.
SUNYA Lecture Center 18. 7:30pm Call
Susan Rice 457~7764 for details.
Jan, 23,25 League of Woters, Albany unit.
Finance and Education. Contact Barbara
Vickers 438-4929.
To refresh your minds, Maude found herself
pregnant at age 49. She and Walter fanta-
sized about being elderly parents. After
much thoughtful reflection, Maude decided
to have an abortion, We hear from the
Coalition that the Right to Lifers have
been bombarding the station with demands
for equal time. The station has not heard
from us, se CALL, CALL, CALL, Tell them
you agree with Maude, Thank them for
their delicate handling of a sensitive
sub ject.
Under me peaceful
Over me peaceful
All around me peaceful"
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Vol. II No, 2 February 1973
CONTENTS
re 1 Carol Biernacki: The United States Versus Susan B, Anthony
Py 2 Marge Karowe: Ann Hutchinson
PF, 3 Cynthia Montilla: Discrimination Hearing Reviéwed
Bunny Vaughn: Double Standard in the Jury Box
P, 4&5 Peg Nadler and Sherry Sussman: Notes from the Joint Legislative
Hearing on Employment
Ann Booth: Employment - A Trans Atlantic View
Anita Thayer: Boycott Lettuce
Dorothy Bellick: Working for your Convictions- The Samuelson Way
Jobs
Women’s Alliance
Women's Legislative Forum
N. Y. S. Directory of the Legislature
13 Susan B, Anthony Memorial
Women's History Research Center
News From Women's Groups
Letters to Speakout
Calendar and Announcements
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THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA vs SUSAN B. ANTHONY
"A prude, a zealot reformist, no
man's wife, a militant" MThis is.
how Susan B. Anthony is described
in encyclopedias. Elizabeth Cady
Stanton pictures her more graphic-
ally in this remembrance; "Night
after night.. we plotted and plan-
ned the coming agitation; how,when
and where each entering wedge
cyuld be driven by which women
mieht be recognized and their
ri.cats secured,"
otsan B. Anthony, born in Adams
Mass, of socially conscious Quak-
ers was indeed a zealous prohibit-
leonist and a militant abolitionist.
Sne was without equal as an organ-
izer but the cause to which she
devoted her life was the emancip-
ation of women, The opposition
she met to women in public affairs
proved to be a catalyst to her in-
volvement in the movement, She
withstood continuous derision and
bitter personal attack in her cam-
paign to secure rights for women,
Anthony (dare I call her Susan
or Ms?) was among the first to pro-
test the economic exploitation of
our sex. She criticized the "en-
lightened Christians" for their
continued exploitation of women as
property and challenged marriage
as the institution which perpet-
uated this enslavement,
Since women were not earners of
money but savers she wrote, "A mon-
ey saver is not a recognized fact-
or, either in political economy or
in the state census." She urged
that if women's work was viewed as
that of housekeepers instead of
"keeping house! the would be given
the benefit of paid employment. She
saw this economic oppression as.
central to the social and politic-
al inequalities endured by women,
Doing the world's drudgery was seen
by her as a class role relegated
to all Blacks and all women,
Both Stanton and Anthony attemp-
ted to develop the broad based sup-
port necessary for the survival of
the movement. The privileged and
the working classes had to unite
in understanding and in struggle,
The famous "Bread not the Ballot'
speech grew out of a well organized
strike of the collar laundry women
in Troy, NY,
The women had formed
wrote,
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a trade union to demand a wage
increase. They struck for three
months before being forced back
to work with smalle° numbers and
lower wages, Her message in the
speech was if women had been vot-
ers they would have held the bal-
ance of political power. "The
vote, not capital, regulates
labor,"
The-trial of the United States
vs Susan B. Anthony opened in
Canandaigua in upstate NY on
June 17, 1873... In '72 Anthony
and 50 other women had illegally
registered to vote in Rochester,
More that 12 did vote and were
subsequently arrested. 7
Voting illegally carried a pos-
sible 3 year jail term. At the
trial she was not allowed to
testify in her own defense. The
defense was based on the 14th
amendment to the constitution
which allowed all "persons" the
right to vote. She held she was
a person, Finally, an all-male
jury brought in a guilty verdict.
Failing to get a trial by jury
of her. peers she refused to pay
the fine,
As a co-editor of "The Revol-
ution", a weekly newspaper, she
rallied for the workingwomen and
for unions, "The Revolution"
discussed such "scandalous issu-
es as divorce, prostitution and
the role of the church in the
subjugation of women,"
She formed a women printers
union and was active in it nat-
ionally as a trade unionist. She
also organized the Women's Suff-
rage Association with Stanton
which was m¥lti-issue oriented
as opposed to the conservative
American Women's Suffrage Assoc-
iation which was concerned pri-
marily with suffrage.
In one of her speeches she
"It is idle for women to
hope to do battle until they
shall be armed with weapons equ-
al to those of the enemy; the
vote and money."
Her birthday on February 15th
should be remembered as the
commemoration of a struggle.
Carol Biernacki
ON TRIAL:
Her crime was preaching any ind-
ividual could commune directly
with God, i.e. a Covenant of Grace
rather than a Covenant of Works.
She challenged the Puritan idea
that ns weman could have a voice
in church affairs. and, further-
more, questioned the dogma which
denied her the right to express |
her belief. Religion was then
based on obedience to the laws of
church and state.
In proclaiming her theory of: an
"indwelling Christ", Mistress —
Hutchinson claimed equality, not
only for herself, but for every
human being. This new heresy
made alarming advances, particul-
arly among women. And the church
autherities moved quickly against
her, -
She was subject to both civil’
and religious trials. At the time
of her civil trial she was preg-
nant and seriously ill, yet she
was not allewed to sit down until
it became obvious that she could
no longer stand. During the ©
course of her trial she was denied
the right to introduce witnesses
on her own behalf, her words were
falsified, and her judges even
declared their minds made up ©
before they examined the evidence,
After her civil trial, she was
imprisoned in the home of her ‘pro--
secutors and questioned daily:
until finally a charge of heresy
could be brought against her,
The Court found her guilty as
charged and banished her from the
colony. When she asked: "I des-
ire to know wherefore I am banish-
ed?", the governor, John Winthrop,
replied: "Say no more. The Court
knows wherefore and is satisfied,"
The only hand raised in support
ef her was that of Mistress Dyer,
who was to die 22 years later on
the scaffold, hanged as a Quaker,
The ruthlessness of Anne Hutch-
inson's punishment is a measure of
her threat to the Puritan way of
life. Lacking in formal education
(because she was a woman), inex-
perienced in public debate |
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Massachusetts - A Colony Begun as A Haven From
Religious Persecution
ANNE HUTCHINSON (1591- 1643+) -
(because obe was a woman), she
challenged church and state on
behalf of new ideas of toler-
ance and religious freedom,
With brilliance and eloquence
she raised the question of equal
status for women. She made the
unprecedented demand that she, a
woman, be permitted to think for
herself about God and be allowed
to encourage others to do the
same. She challebged the best
educated and best trained minds
in the community to defend their
religious beliefs until they had
to fall back on deceit, trickery,
falsehood and force to defeat
ner.
Anne Hutchinson was the first
person in the new world to raise
the: question of equality for
women... and she paid for it
with banishment.
‘Her massacre by Indians in
1643 was regarded in Massachus-
etts as a manifestation of
divine providence, :
Marge Karowe
(Editors note: It is common now
-to claim Anne Hutchinson as the
first feminist but then it was
viewed as a fight for religious
freedom. She and her followers
were called "Antinomians" and
the contrdversy referred to as
the "Antinomian Controversy" )
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DISCRIMINATION HEARING REVIEWED
The State Legislative Committee’
on Labor and Industrial Relations
held its fifth hearing on sex.
discrimination at the Hyatt House
in Albany on December 12th, The
purpose was to review New York —
State employment practices which
may discriminate against women, |
Testimony was provided by rep-
resentatives of. the Albany County
League of Women Voters, The Amer-
ican Society for Public Adminis-
tration, the Center for United
Labor Action, the \ omen's Bureau
of the U. S. Department of Labor
and Dale Van Wie, the young woman
who was barred from becoming a
member of the Colonie Police
Force for reasons of sex discrim-
ination. Other interested ind-
ividuals also testified,
A sizable portion of the even-
ing was devoted to testimony giv-
en by Jack Sable, Commissioner of
the Human Rights Division, He
was questioned at great length by
the committee after his present-
ation. His department has come
under considerable attack because
of its slowness in processing sex
discrimination complaints,
Sable attributed the tardiness
to legal limitations placed upon
the commission. The Gut in man-
power, he suggested, also affect-
ed the complaint process,
He stated that both sides must
be heard if the Human Rights
Division is to remain "justice
orientated", "Criticism reflects
a lack of appreciation of the
statutory structure", he said,
A remark made by a committee
member during Mr. Sable's test-
imony put into focus the frustra-
tion of many with the Human Rights
Division. The committee member
Stated that because cases of sex-
ual discrimination are often
subtle in nature, the commission
should be extremely sensitive and
flexible when investigating these
complaints, In these cases it is
not enough to use the same guide-
lines as those applied to other
cases of discrimination,
Among NOW members in attendance
was Nola Claire of Syracuse, state
coordinator, Due to the lengthy
examination period given to Jack
their testimony until 11p.m.
= 30
Sable by the Committee, NOW mem-
bers were not able to begin ‘
s
the hour was late, members of
the committee did not give NOW
members the attention or support
awarded to those who were able
to testify earlier.
Interesting testimony was pro-
. vided by a woman on welfare who
had made attempts to enroll ina
State Manpower Training class as
an auto mechanic. Earlier in
the year she was denied enroll-
ment in the auto mechanic class
because the officials told her
there were no separate lavatory
or dressing room facilities for
women,
The highlight of the evening
was provided by Assemblyman Jos-
eph M. Reilly who stated that
sex segregated "help wanted" ads
be unacceptable as of January
15th, 1973. This news would
certainly eliminate the psychol-
ogical effects of present job
column ads as listed in the Tri-
City newspapers.
Cynthia Montilla
DOUBLE STANDARD IN THE JURY BOX
A spokesman for a citizen's
watchdog committee urged Gover-
nor Rockefeller to make jury
duty for women compulsory, as it
is for men, Herman B. Glaser,
Chairman of the New York Council
for Civic Affairs is asking for
repeal of the law which now all-
ows women to refuse jury duty as
a matter of right, although they
may serve if they wish to. Glas-
er estimates that only 15% of the
State's jurors are women,
Glaser, a lawyer, Said, "I am
Shocked at the paucity of women’ |
on jury panels, which should rep-
resent a cross-section of the:
people, \omen make good jurors
because of their background in
bringing up families, and the wo-
man's point of view is very much
a part of the whole community.
Jury duty is not compulscry for
lawyers, firemen, physicians and
other professions or men over 70,
Bunni Vaughn
SUINT LiGISLATIVS 4##aXING ON WOMSN Is BypLoywenT - -
Karen De Crow:Chairwoman of Task
Force on Politics, member of N.Oew.
T2sTinONYs expressed concern with
men heading state acencies that
deal vith discrimination
--sex discrimination is not a pri-
ority in state division of Human
Rishts |
--feminism is a bona-fide qualifis
cation for sitting on boards deal-
ing with discrimination : )
QUASTIONS.: .. Are all women femin-
ists?
A. Women in state agencies are a-
mong the anti-feminists.
@. Are there sensitivity training
sessions in state agencies?
A. Tney are needed to raise the
consciousness of executives.
Joe Reilly: a member of the Assem-
bly, Chairman of this committee
TeslinoNy: chief iinterest--state
statutes--whether to limit or fore-
close protective legislation as ©
barriers to full employment oppor-
tunity for women
--advises women to make specific
recommendations to legislature be-
cause “evaluation of state agen-.
cies is crucial.”
Annie B. Martin: assistant indust-
rial commissioner, represents Lou-
is L. Levine wore i
TasTiInONY: “The Department of Lab-
or is firmly committed to equal
employment...e.No sex discrimination
54% of the work force is women."
‘The greatest percentage of women
are clerical workers."
--women have access to all top
letel jobse. No jobs are exclu-
Sively male or female.
--the Department of Labor issued
guidelines for women's advance-
ment last July:
1) development of high school and
college student counselling
2) expansion of oppor tunityfor
crossover from clerical to pro-
fessional jobs
3) consideration of all experi-
ence
4) revision of rules governing re-
tirement to raise a family
5) child-care facilities
6) part-time work to be developed
7) establishment .f affirmative
action programs to enact recommen-
dations
Q. Are veterans!
~~
QUESTIONS: Q.. Has Civil Service
been officially notified of these
recommendations ?
A. No. The task force has not
completed its work. ,
Q. Has the labor department made
recommendations to the executive
department ? .
A. No, but they hope to do so
Soone is
Q. What about employment insur-
ance for pregnant’ women?
A. In current law, a woman is fit
to work up until her second month
before birth and after her fourth
week following delivery.
Q@. Are there any provisions for
women who leave work? ©
‘A. Temporary leave.
Qe Will the Labor Department con.
vey feelings to the government as
to how they feel to pregnancy as
a temporary disability?
A. (the response was hedged).
Q. Do you consider unpaid exper-
jience?
A. Only in certain jot that re-
quire no tests.
credits discrimn-
inatory ?
A. Post world War II law provid-
ed for absolute veterans’ appoint
ment perference.
Constance Cook: member of the As-
sembly, Chairwoman of Educational
Communication . )
TASTINONY presented priorities
women can have for equal employ-
ment
1) provision of adequate day care
and after school programs
2) the working mother is the pri-
mary concern: there should be no
penalty for caring for children
a)It is aparental, not a mother's
obligation .
a) no parent should be required
to work overtime to hold down a
Job
b) there should be some reward
to employers who employ persons
durinzs school hours
c) minimum wage laws should be
changed--an employer who hires
part time help to 30 hours is to
pay for 35 hours
d) maternity benefits
e) assistance for older women--
those now married to men who are
Cont'd. p.5
JOINT LYGISLATIVE HZARING (con't)
ineligible for social. security
must survive on $58 per month
f) prohibit discrimination in re-
cruiting and promotion
‘g) there must be a bill on over-
time work for women under 21
h) reemployment practices are es-
sential
QUESTIONS: Q. Will the daycare be
for low, middle, or upper incomes?
A. For all. | |
Qe. State or privately supported?
A. Both--a co-operative effort,
the child is: the main considera-
tion.
Dale M. Van Wye: GE and Colonie
Auxillary Police member
TasTIMNONY: challenges the statute
which denies women the right to
take.a patrolman’s examination
QUsaSTIONS: 4. Was there a comm
plaint to the Human Rights Com-
mission?
A. Yes, they have no jyrisdiction.
Mrs. Ann Brandon: member of the
League of Women Voters
THSTINONY $ employment problems of
women on welfare
--lack of daycare for welfare wo-
men is highly discriminatory
--unemployed fathers received
priority in being placed in jobs
--emvhasis on jeb placement and
not job trainin, causes frustra-
tion
--lack of women in policy making
positions in government
a) mentioned the Red Book in
which 154 positions are listed in
Education and only 11 are held by
women
b) there is a policy of tokenism
throughout the state agencies
‘¢c) “It is hard to believe that in
New York there aren't more women
qualified. Women, too, pay 3 ~
taxes."
QUESTIONS: Q. Should there be
statute to insure the quota of
women?
A. Have not thought about it.
Nota Claire: State co-ordinator
of NeOew.
TESTIMONY: Women are encountering
Same systemic exclusion in state
government as in private industry
--equalization of employment with
the hiring and upgrading of pro-
cedures in governmental jobs
--alternate means of gaining ex-
Ye
eS ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ere ee
perience must be accepted as -~-5=
skills and aptitudes -
--informal selection process must
change to an open selection
--non stereo-ty ped women are
passed over
--pregnancy should be treated ii.
like any other disability with
leave by either parent :
--department must issue guidee:
lines to state employers. There
Should be facilities available to
combat sex stereotypes and sex-=
ist hiring practices
--experience with the State Hu-
man Rights Commission has re-_
vealed many problems which are |
locally based
Jack Sable: State Division of Hu-
man aights member
TeSTInoNY: seeks vigorous enforcee
ment of the civil rights of all
people
-=-believes it is a justice-ori-
ented operation. There is no
problem in terms of his staff.
--when a complaint is filed it.
must be investigated. xzespon-
dent must be given opportunity to
reply. No verbatim : record is
kept of investigation .
--it is not‘to be 2ssumed that if
a complaiment.. was fired after ~
filing a complaint that thw dis-
missal was due to the filing of
this. complaint
QUESTIONS: Q. Is the commission
able to adequately handle all
complaints of sex discriminayion?
A. Yes, within limits of investi-
gate complaint. Not.as much depth
Q. Has the division filed a sex
discrimination guidelines as yet?
A. Noe
we Do you see anything besides
filing (SUNY for e.g.) formal
complaints that can change
things ?
A. Yes, within the next two
months there will be issued a
positive report and corrective
measures (ed. note--write for
this). . They don’t have authority
to enforce corrective measures.
Jennifer Chatfield, President
American Society for Public Admine
has submitted her
In our next issue
istration;
testimony.
we will print this and the queste
ions asked,
EMPLOYMENT - A TRANSATLANTIC VIEW
Ten years ago, I emigrated here
from England with my husband,
Foolishly, I didn't try to get a
job before I came. But why should
I have? We all knew in England
that women were treated as equals
in America. We had been told it
often and had never questioned it.
I was a personnel officer in
England. JI had had the responsib-
ility for the recruitment, train-
ing and firing in a factory of ©
some 7OO women. Naturally, or so
I thought, the secretarial and
clerical work was performed by my
office staff.
As G. E. was the major industry
in Schenectady, I applied first
to them for employment. I was
told there were no openings. I
asked to be notified when a suit-
able one occurred. I was then
told that my only chance of work-
ing in the personnel management
field was to get a job as a
typist !!
Can you imagine a-.scientist
being told he should accept a job
as a lab. assistant or a mathema-
tician being told he should oper-
ate a key punch? “I specifically
say he because a female scientist
or mathematician being told this
can be imagined,
Unfortunately, back in 1962
there were no women's liberation
groups and no Equal Rights Amend-
ment. I quickly found that the
range of jobs for a woman who
could not type was very limited.
I finally took a clerical job just
to meet people and eventually
learned to type. (You get a
little more money if you can.) I
learned the hard way that to be
denied work or recognition in one's
field is soul destroying; it
erodes one's self respect and con-
fidence, You lose your sense of
purpose and feel worth less (as
opposed to worthless),
How can we make industry aware
of the advantages of employing
women at all levels and explode
the mythical disadvantages.
Two recent surveys deal with
this question. The first, by the
Institute of Personnel Management,
shows that unless the Equal Pay
Act is backed by anti-discriminat-
—_ Se Le ge ee ee ee ee
. ~
ion legislation, women's employ-
ment prospects are bleak. The
Institute also urged that the
sections of the Factories Acts
giving special protection to wo-
men be repealed. The stressed
the need for day care facilities,
flexible working hours, paid mat-
ernity leave and training and
planning to cope with a two stage
career,
The second, by PEP (Political
and Economic Planning) showed
that over 80% of young women gr
graduates are likely to work for
most of their lives. This adds
about 1/3 to the available pool
of top talent. Neither employers
nor the community.can afford to
ignore such a resource. As
trained women return to the work
force the argument that training
is wasted on women will no longer
be valid,
The survey points out that
career curves for men and single
women show a smooth upward slope,
while those for married women
show a.drop or break for child
rearing. However, once a woman
returns to the work force the
curve accelerates back sharply to
reach the same level as a man or
Single woman. There is evidence
to show that when women are in
the re-acceleration phase of the
Career curve they retain and de-
velop their abilities more eff-
ectively than men,
The report stresses the need
for helping women temporarily out
of the work force keep up to date
with their field, It is also
suggested that cash costs for
paid maternity leave be met by an
earnings related social security
scheme rather than by employers.
The need for part time and flex-
ible hours are again stressed,
Refresher courses for re-entrants
are also recommended,
The organizational changes made
by industry to facilitate the re-
entering of women would benefit
men who change careers.
PEP's predictien is for a shift
towards a range of options, from
traditional patterns all the way
up to full dual careers.
Let's hope they are right!!
Ann Booth
BOYCOTT LETTUCE -7-
by Anita Thayer 7 |
The lettuce boycott in Albany is Farmworkers (UF) Union and pay
is rapidly gaining momentum. migrant workers a living wage.
Local activity is being spear- Lettuce workers are also asking
headed by the Albany Friends of for toilets in the fields,
the Farmworkers, sanitary drinking water, an end
Residents of Albany, students - to racial discrimination on the
and faculty of St. Rose have been job, protection from harmful
meeting regularly to develop a. pesticides and the abolition of
local boycott strategy. child laboroin agriculture.
Leaflets detailing the history Across the country over
of the lettuce boycott and expl- 200,000 people have pledged not
aining the importance of pledging to eat lettuce. In Albany ne
to boycott lettuce are available nearly 500 people have signed
for distribution to local groups. the boycott pledge.
Representatives from the Albany
Friends of the Farmworkers are in HOW YOU CAN HELP
the process of checking with local - support the boycott of non-
supermarkets and grocers to disc- UF) iceberg lettuce.
over who is selling union (UF: ) - don't buy ar eat non-union
lettuce, who is providing alter- lettuce.
natives to iceberg lettuce, and - sign the boycott pledge.
who is promoting scab lettuce. - raise the boycott issue where-
UFW head lettuce is available in - ever you see lettuce--stores,
Albany at Capitol Foods on Lark restaurants, schools, hospitals
Street and the Star Super on the until the boycott is won. .
corner of Dove and Jefferson Sts. - contact the Albany Friends of
The only way to be 100% sure the Farmworkers at 489-5022
you are buying union lettuce is if or P.O. Box 1982, Albany 12201
you see the United Farmworkers to offer your assistance.
(UFY ) black aztec eagle label Help is needed to distribute
right on the.lettuce wrapper. If leaflets, talk to community
the lettuce isn't wrapped, ask to groups and check out local
see the box. If there is any supermarkets.
doubt, don't buy it. Try romaine, - send a donation to the UF\.,
leaf lettuce, escarole or spinach. 7eO. Box 62, Keene, Calif.
Representatives of the Friends
of the Farmworkers are also con- |
tacting local governmental and Yen oF S75
religious institutions to review
their purchasing policies and
convince them of the importance of
buying only UFY lettuce. THE NORA FUND
Migrant farmworkers in Calif- a
ornia and Arizona are struggling
against corporate agriculture for
control of their lives. The |
growers exploiting the migrants
are not marginal middle class
families. Some major growers are
the Bank of America, Tenneco and
the Southern Pacific Railroad.
The biggest lettuce interest in
the Salinas Valley is the
Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance
Company.
If enough people give up eating
lettuce, the growers will be
forced to recognize the United
A revolving fund to help
women towards self-real-
ization has small grants
available for such purp-
oses as transportation,
child-care, tuition. . If
you are among the first
recipients you will be |
asked to devote some
hours to the chores of
setting up the fund.
write details of your
project tox
NORA, Alplaus, N.Y. 12808
paid advertisement
wie :
WORKING FOR YOUR CONVICTIONS: WORKING FOR YOUR CONVICTIONS CONT,
THE SAMUELSON WAY *
have is raising my children in the best
Lillian Samuelson has always been an act- Way I know". Part of her definition of
tivist. Her political activity began being a good mother is to set an example
in 1960 working for John F, Kennedy when Of community responsibility and good citi-
she went out in Republican Kansas and zenship. To her being a mother is not
polled an entire voting district which just keeping the children clean and away
had never been polled before by Democrats, from harm, but more importantly, giving
Because of her dedication, she was appoin-them the emotional security to grow up
ted a Democratic Committeewoman. In 1972 to be the kind of adults that can survive
she was a New York Alternate (cum-delegatein this society, and hopefully help their
at-large to the National Democratic Con- fellow human beings to do so also.
vention. Her report on the convention In 1960 she took her children with
was published in our October’ igsiie: her when.she went door-do-door campaign-
Lillian has been very active in recent 1"é_and on other political activities,
local campaigns primarily working for
Mary Anne Krupsak, She has also worked
including taking them caravaning at ages
6 and 7.
Three or four months later one of
actively with the Committee for Progress-
ive Legislation in the campaign to get thethe neighbors went door-to-door telling
abortion law passed. Both Lillian and others not to let their children play with
her husband, Dale, do public relations fortillian's because "they went to that
C.P.L, strange church, (Unitarian). Besides
She first got into the abortion fight they were always hauling all those foreign--
because she was upset with men deciding ©FS around, (not always the right color),
what women could do with their own bodies,#md they will lead your children down the
Her husband daid to her one day, "if you Wrong path", There were a great many for-
feel that way about it, why don't you get Cigners coming at that time to the Samuel-
out and do something aboutit?" She has
worked on the issue ever since that chal-
lenge.
Born in southern Virginia, she left
home at the age of 16, spent 6 months in
a special accelerated course in engineer-
ing at Virginia Polytechnic Institute
and went to work for the Glenn L, Martin
son's home in Kansas, through the State
Department AID Program, many from North
Africa and the Middle East,
Lillian looks at Marriage as a part-
nership, and hers is just that. Dale
operates an electronic manufacturers’
representative business from an office
in her shop, American Indian Treasures,
Co., aS a draftswoman. She worked 24 year@vilderland and works for Lillian to pay
there to earn money for further education, 2418 rent. Dale shocks advertising sales-
since her father didn't feel that edu-
cating girls was important. The limited
money available went to her brothers!
educations. She went back to V.P.I.,
got married between her junior and senior
years, and got her bachelor's degree from
Illinois Institute of Technology.
Afterwards, she worked as an engineer-
ing researcher in household equipment
for Sears Roebuck, and then Hotpoint
where she headed their range research
laboratory. Lillian developed infinite
control on a surface unit, a 220w Deep
Fat Fryer, a 220w plug-in griddle on
Hotpoint ranges among other projects dur-
ing her work there, While at Hotpoint
she was paid approximately half the sal-
ary of the equivalent male engineers,
After her husband got his first Mast-
er's degree (which she supported him
men calling on the Indian shop by telling
them thy "have to talk to the boss"
when, as strangers, they unfailingly ap-
proach him. If anything, customers at the
shop are even more shocked when he tells
them he goes on buying trips with her "to
carry her bags." Lillian likewise helps
Dale with his business,
Lillian doesn't agree with Bess Truman's
comment that she married "for better or
for worse but not for lunch". A feeling
that the movement's sometime downgrading of
marriage doesn't set well with Lillian is
apparent. Dale and Lillian have always
done whatever jobs needed to be done on the
basis of the person who had the time and
the skill to do the job. Sex roles have
never been aSsigned to jobs in their house:
Up to about the time the children left
home and Lillian opened the Guilderland
through) she quit her job to have 2 child-2hOP, Dale had the job of providing a
ren, 15 months apart by choice, she
feels "the most important Job I will ever
living for the family, while Lillian had
Ce ijt ed Sj
pos
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WORKING FOR YOUR CONVICTIONS CONT.
the freedom to "plan my time so that vol-
unteer activity could be included.
worked in the same social action areas as
fave to a lesser degree, only because
/ he didn't have as much time to give, It
‘ was part of my job as full-time homemaker
to act on our social convictions."’ Even
though both now have full-time jobs, they
Still find time for the dictates of their
consciences,
Lillian's involvement with Indians be-
gan in earnest in the mid-1950's when she
and her husband moved cross-country 4
times in 3 years, and in the process began
learning a great deal more about Indian |
history and craft work. Since then the
primary social action effort of both San-
uelsons has been to try to help Indians
help themselves,
The store in Guilderland had its start
on a trip through Louisiana, "chasing |
Indians", While there, a Coushatta In-
dian woman asked Lillian if she knew any
one who would buy her baskets. The pre-
sent shop is an outgrowth of one that had
operated a couple days a month for four
years at the Schenectady and Albany Unit--
arian Churches, and at bazaars. Lillian
He hasDraperies 8-4:30;
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ~9=
Experienced Seamstress - Fine custom
Min 30 hr. week,
call 869-0269 for appt.
JOBS -
1.° Limnology Instructor-part
time 1-15-73 Teach 6 contact
hours per week, 3 hours lecture,
and 3 hours labomtory.
Interested women or men should |
contact Dr. Charles F. Zipprich
Dept. Chairman, Hudson Valley
Community College, Troy,
N md s 12 180 e
2. Sociology Instructor*FULL? Lie
4-15-73.
Classroom instruction in sociology.
candidate should write to Mf, William
Ketk;-Htdson Valley Comnuhity-€balége”™::
Troy, Ns:-Y,- 12180 . x) 2. -
Int-
NEW YORK STATE CAREERS
NURSING SERVICES CONSULTANT
Careers No, 20-405
Beginning Salary $13,959
C3
EMPLOYMENT INTERVIEWER
Careers No. 425 :
Beginning Salary $9,535
and Dale have been studying Indians, their ASSISTANT STATE ACCOUNTS, AUDITOR
arts and their problems for about 15 years, EXAMINER OF MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
Their life is one of responsibility, in-
volvement and caring, |
By Dorothy Bellick
SUPREME COURT DECISION
The Supreme Court Decision in relation to
Abortion is as follows:
Up to 3 months of pregnancy abortion is
permitted with no restrictions, except
that: 11.< abortion must be performed by a
Docter .
Secon? 3 months:
aborticn.
Third 3 ucirths: The State may regulate
or pronibut abortion, but again abortion
may be performed to preserve the life or
health of the mother,
More information can be obtained from the
N, Y, State Abortion Education Program,
Arleen Brown, 456-1401,
The state may regulate
ATTENTION SECRETARIES
‘SPEAKOUT hopes to include a JOB WANTED
Careers No, 20-535
Apply to Dept. of Civil Service, State
JOBS WANTED Office Bldg Albany 12226
Creative woman seeks challenging position
working with people. Highly developed
verbal skills. Knowledge of French and
Spanish. Seeks direct one to one contact.
call 372-4671
Efficient experienced Secretary wishes
interesting challenging position. Is also
experienced in all phases of office de-
tail. Wishes part-time. Member of
SPEAKOUT staff. call 355-8704
collumn each month, Area Feminists may
contact us, and we will try to print as
many requests as we can,
A group advertised in MS, they are writing
a book about Secretaries, have asked us to
write to them. Lets do sc. Anna Coote
and laura King c/o 125 Wood Si, Greencastle
Ind, 46135
WOMANS * ALLIANCE -10-
Sub Rm 417
SUNY New Paltz 12561
J. C.*s MINUS MS EQUALS LAWSUIT
When the Rochester JayCees voted to
admit women members, the National and
Dear Sisters, State JayCees promptly ousted the Roch-
The New Paltz Woman's Alliance invites ester Chapter of the Organization, The
you to participate in a Regional Feminist JayCees do not believe in admitting
Weekend, February 16-18, on the State Uni- women members,
versity campus = New Paltz. So the New York City Civil Liberties
We are organizing this weekend as a Union along with the ACLU Foundation
forum to facilitate the exchange of ideas, 2nd the Center for Women Policy Studies,
information, and energy among women. The Went into federal court in Washington to
weekend will open with Phyllis Chesler, bring a lawsuit on behalf of the Rochester
Author of Women and Madness, followed by Group (which happens to be the second
wine, cheese, and talk. Saturday morn- largest JayCees chapter in the U. S.)
ing will be devoted to workshops dealing the. spit is baged on, the.fact. ther, -the
with the New York State abortion law ana JayCees receive substantial government
action planning. The afternoon workshops Support. The court was asked to revoke
will include; Self-help, Medicine, Fem- 211 tax exemptions, government grants
inism and Female Labor, Women's studies, and contracts given the organization until
Guerilla Theater, Woman as Artist, Con- it drops its no-women rule. Such a fuling
scious Raising for Women and a Group for. Probably would cripple the JayCees, _
Men, Lesbianism and Feminism, Sexism in The aim is to force the JayCees, and all
the Arts, Psychology and Women, Others other organizations getting government
are tentative, We are also planning support, to open their doors to women.
films in the afternoon, There will be a The Civil Liberties Union holds that the
communal meal in the evening with Christa-. S0vernment is required to insure that the
jane Rochefort speaking afterwards. JayCees do not practice sex discrimina-
Sunday we will have breakfast together tion, which is unconstitutional.
with a critique of the weekend and a The JayCees, formerly known as the
women's party, There will be an exhib- Junior Chambers of Commerce, is a commun--
ition and sale of feminist art and craft- ity service and leadership organization
work, , ' for upcoming business and professional
We have week-end accommodations ‘secured, People. The Rochester Chapter said it
Detailed information packets will be avail-COvld not responsibly continue to fun-
able when you arrive Friday. We will need Ction in contemporary society if BERGEN
a small donation to help finance the. were excluded, There are 18 women in
weekend, More information will be sent the Rochester chapter of 675.
after we have received final confirmation Ruth Bader Ginsburg, coordinator of
from the speakers.
We are very excited about this week-
ACLU'S Women's Rights Project notes that
the federal government has played a
end and would like to hear from you telling ™Jor role in denying U. 5S, women equal
us that you're coming, and to suggest
ideas and activities, Write to the
Alliance or call 914-691-7955; 914-255-
75113 or 941-687-7090,
KEKE RHHHEHHKRHRHHR HHH RH KH YH
The Capital District Coalition for a
Free Choice is located at 184 Washington
Ave... Albany, N. Y¥, 12210. New infor-
mation on the abortion issue and the new
legislative proposals are available by
calling the Coordinator, Laura Rosman at
518-462-5083. The Coalition provides
this outline for successful campaigns for
the pro-abortion issue, In light of the
recent Supreme Court Decision, the Coa--
lition has decided not only to continue
operation, but to include in its program
all aspects of fertility control.
opportunity by supporting or cooperating
with "civic, business, and professional
and educational institutions that exclude
or -lace restrictive quotas on partici-
pation by women. If such support and
approval are withheld, it seems likely
that resistance to the provision of equal
opportunity for men and women will be
overcome,"
From Civil Liberties in New York
November 1972
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WOMEN'S LE T FORUM
The Women's Legislative Forum has
changed its name to the New York |
State Legislative Forum, ©
Forum provides the opportunity
for delegates from over 100 varied
organizations to discuss current
State issues, legislation and leg-
islative procedures.
The Forum is non-partisan and
takes no stand on any legislation,
but provides the factual informat-
ion, upon which organizations or
individuals may base their actions.
Factual information is obtained ~.
from authoritative speakers on gov-
ernmental problems and researched —
reports from the committee chair-
man on proposed bills in their
category.
Membership is open to any organ-
ization or individual, |
A weekly news letter, the "Clip
Sheet", is published during the
Legislative Session, This is a
summary of the Speaker's dialogue
and the bill reports of the dele-
gates. Anyone may subscribe.
Upon request, committee chairmen
provide information beyond that
covered in the oral report to the
Forum or in the Clip sheet summary.
EROGRAM SCHEDULE 4975
February 6
"The 1973 Republican Legislative
Program" :
THE HONORABLE NELSON A. ROCKEFELLER
Governor, New York State
12:30 P.M. - Open Luncheon
DeWitt Clinton Hotel
"The Impact of Federal Legislation
on New York State"
THE HONORABLE JACOB K, JAVITS
Senator, New York State
February 13
"The 1973 Democratic Legislative
Program"
THE HONORABLE STANLEY STEINGU?
Minority Leader, New York State
Assembly
February 20
"Judicial Reform"
sentation
THE HONORABLE JEREMIAH B. BLOOM, D.
17th Senatorial District
senate Judiciary Committee
- A Panel Pre-
continued next col,
ntta
(February 20th continued)
C. ADDISON KEELER, ESQ
Committee on Judicial Administra-
tion,
New York State Bar. Association
THOMAS F. McCOY, -ESQ
Administrator
New York State Judicial Gedteien
ence
Moderated by:
MRS. SUSAN UROFSKY
Chairman, Legislative Action
Committee,
--New York State League of Women
Voters
February 27
"Abortion, A Legislative Issue" -
Two Viewpoints
THE HONORABLE CONSTANCE E. COOK,
R. 128th Assembly District
THE HONORABLE EDWARD F. CRAWFORD,
R, 117th Assembly District
OFFICERS FOR 1972-1973
Mrs. Raymond E. Marinelli
Chairperson 438-0878
Mrs. Theodore Adams 462-0891
1st Vice Chairperson
Mrs. Eugene Proper 355-7684
2nd Vice Chairperson
Mrs. Harold \'. Behr
Treasurer 914+229-8207
Mrs. Robert G. Peck 377-3245
secretary
Programs are held each Tuesday
from 10A.M. to noon in Chancell-
or's Hall, the State Education
Building, Albany. Use the entr-
ance closest to the Capitol.
Guests are welcome. Individuals
or organizations may join for a
fee of 5.00. Clip Sheets are a
real bargain at $4.00 per session.
Membership applications and sub-
scription forms for Clip Sheet
are available from: °-.
“,Mrs, Harold Behr
Shagabak-Albany Post Road
Hyde Park, New York 12538
SENATE
POL, DISTRICT
Dem, 23
Dem. 9
Den. db
ASSEMBLY
Rep. 128
Dem. 78
Rep, a
SENATE
Rep. Ad
Rep. 42
Rep. 43
Dem. Lyd
ASSEMBLY
Rep. 102
Rep. 103
Dem. 104
Rep. 105
Rep. 106
Rep. 107
Rep. 108
Rep. 109
Rep. 110
Governor Rockefeller
Assembly
LOCAL
N. Y. S. LEGISLATURE
WOMEN LEGISLATORS -! (&#
NAME
Carol Bellamy
Karen Burstein
Mary Anne Krupsak
Constance Cook
Estelle Diggs
Rosemary Gunning .
N, Y, S, LEGISLATURE
RM. #
415 (LoB)
707 (LoB)
515 (LoB)
835 (LoB)
430 (LoB
— 526 (Cap
LEGISLATORS-(CAPITOL DISTRICT).
1973
Douglas Hudson
Walter B. Langley
Ronald B, Staffard
Mary Anne Krupsak
Clarence D. Lane
Fred G, Field
Thomas W. Brown
Charles D. Cook
Neil W, Kelleher
Clark C, Wemple
Fred Droms
Glen H. Harris
Gerald B. H. Solomon
OTHER IMPORTANT NOS,
474-8390 Ext. 8505
472-31.00
~ 815 (LoB)
803 bree
502 (Cap
515 (LoB)
728 (LoB
513 (Cap
317 (LoB)
703 (10B
748 (LoB
403 (LoB
521 oe
419 (LoB
837 a
TELE.
472-2157
472-2016
492.2317
- 472-3550
472-2150
472-8999
472-7574
472-2377
472-2527
472-7890
472-2317
492-3710
472-2560
492-6248
472-6130
472-2780
472-2510
472-2330
472-2020
1472-2370
SUSAN B. ANTHONY
Let us remember Susan B. Anth-
ony's Birthday each year - Febru-
ary 15, why not make a pilgrimage
to her home of forty years in
Rochester, New York? Located at
17 Madison Street just 20 minutes
by foot from downtown, Admission
is merely a quarter. . Also sisters
might want to become part of the
Living Endowment Plan. Dues of
$1.00 are equivalent to the inter-
est on an endowment gift of © ~~
$100.00. Dues payers are members
of the Susan B, Anthony Memorial
Corporation, Just send check made
out to the above c/o Mrs. Fred
wilkinson, Treasurer, 1142 Genesee
Park Blvd., Rocherster, NY 14619
What better corporation to sup-
port? .
WE WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO .
SUBSCRIBE TO THE WORK OF THE SPEC-
IAL LIBRARY OF THE HISTORY OF
WOMEN.
‘The Women's History Reseaxéeh Gen-
ter, Inc. ,..&.smal] tax-exempt
privately-operated foundation at
2325 Oak St., Berkeley, Ca 94708,
maintains the international women's
History Archive of the present
Women's Movement, and a topical
Research Library on women in all
walks of life, past and present,
We have been working i this
Capcaity since 1968, Our services
include:
1. Gathering, Synthesizing and
distributing information on the
subjects in more than 2,00 topic-
al files.
2. Compiling a CATALOG (over
200 pages) of the first 24 years
of the library's collection of
books, pamphlets, periodicals,
yournal articles, speeches, news-
paper clippings, tapes, pictures
and bibliographies. This Catalog
is available. from the Women's
History Library for ~20, and inc-
ludes the adresses from which the
listed materials may be ordered,
3. Complete indexing of the
Library's files of: | ) :
a) BIBLIOGRAPHIES and contacts
for Bibliographies in progress, $2.
b) COURSE OUTLINES and contacts
for course outlines in progress »4,
we
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These indexes were made during
the Library's third year: contr-
ibutions for updating are welcome,
Others are planned on Children,
Black Women, Law and Health,
funds permitting. Books, pamph-
lets, periodicals,etc., would be
included. |
4. Publishing directories of
material from the Library's |
holdings and contacts:
a) FILMS by and about women and
where they may be rented, $5, —
b) TAPE RECORDINGS of songs,
skits, speeches, interviews, etc.
$2. Update will be $4,
c) }OMEN'S RESEARCH PROJECTS
(from 3 years! correspondence),
2. Update will be $4.
@) WOMEN'S PERIODICALS: including
journals, newspapers and news-
letters, $10.
e). NEWSLETTERS of the National
Organization for women, $4,
f) FEMALE ARTISTS Past /Present,
twenty-two media, 40 pages, $4,
5. The \\OMEN'S SONGBOOK has been
Compiled from some of the songs
in the song file and from the
Oral Herstory tape library (pre-
paid orders requested to hasten
a second printing, $3.)
6. The SYNOPSIS OF WOMEN IN
WORLD HISTORY, the pamphlet which
inaugurated the library's world-
wide communication network in
February 1969 is available for $2.
7. The Library's NEWSLETTER pub-
lished from April to December
1969 is the only national record
of that period. A complete run
of 30 issues is available for $20.
sis 3 traci le a mH: ‘
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: ATTENTION SISTERS!
Wit rae
Werte te
“FILING “INCOME TAX®GOT “YOU ->*.
* SRM S CMeRONNR Os Mime
"HAVE" A“ FEMENISTiN0.-YOUR
- = TAXES THIS YEAR!
SAVE YOURSELF TIME AND MONEY!
(DID YOU KNOW BABYSITTING FEES
are deductible?’? )
eS
Bring this ad to her and she'll turn
back $2 to the movement
JANE SMALL SANFORD 785-7051
Paid Advertisment
NEWS FROM WOMEN'S GROUPS
NO\W
~ NOW is off to a good start for
'73 with Liz Craiglow as Presid-
ent. The slate also includes
.Linda Hart - Vice President and
Task Force Coordinator, Chris Root
- Vice President and Membership
Coordinator, Betsy Berberian -
Recording Secretary, Bob Fager -
Treasurer and Ann Booth - Financial
secretary.
Membership meetings will be held
the first Tuesday of each month,
Everyone is welcome at the public
meetings to be held the third
Thursday of each month. Hopefully,
the location will be rotated
throughout the Tri-Cities to give
everyone a chance to bring new
faces to meetings. A special
Birthday Party for Susan B. Anth-
ony is planned for February 15th.
The open meeting sponsored by the
Task Force on Women and the Arts
will follow at 8:00pm in the Blue
Room of the First Presbyterian
Church on State and Willett.
Ann Borel is coordinating the
Speaker's Bureau,
CAPITAL DISTRICT WOMEN
CDi meets in small groups once a
week, Each group has its own
focus, some are consciousness rai-
sing groups, book discussion,
alternate life styles and women
and revolution. women interested
in joining should contact Susan
Chelius 462-9762
Speaking engagements are being
coordinated by Gloria DeSole -
438-4643
ALBANY FEMINISTS
~ The Feminists of Albany are a
consciousness raising group rather
than an action oriented group.
Membership is restricted to
women, \We.see ourselves as a
fluid, diverse group united in our
sisterhood. Many of our members
belong to other groups such as
NOW, LWV, CDW, Coalition, 2PG,
Some of us hold jobs, many are
homemakers or students. Some are
married, others are not.
All our meetings are aimed eith-
er at exmming our places in soc-
iety, or at examining ourselves as
. = be 3
ow ° 3
etc
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(Feminists continued) ride
women and persons,
Our topics lately have included
how we feel about the holiday
season, beauty, sex, money as
power,
We meet every Wednesday. New
members are welcome at anytime.
At our last meeting, we agreed
to poll our members concerning
Sponsoring membership in the Cap-
ital District Coalition for a
Free Choice. More information is
available from Barbro Wilson -
456-3410
CAPITAL DISTRICT COALITION FOR A
FREE CHOICE REPORT
As mentioned in a previous iss-
ue, the Coalition has a new
Coordinator, Laura Rosman. With
the opening of the new legislat-
ive session, a great deal of work
has begun, Arleen Kmery Brown,
our original coordinator, still
works closely with Planned -Par-
enthood and CARRL, we maintain;
constant networks of information.
Several events held in January
have served to enlighten both
area residents and New Yorkers as
a whole, :
January 6 was the date of oe
Speaker's Bureau Workshop. The
aim of the \;orkshop was to pro-
vide information, evaluation and
technique to those of us who will
appear before groups and in the.
media,
January 20 launched our first
fundraiser - a wine tasting party
conducted by Morty Schwartz at
the Thruway Hyatt House. A fin-
ancial statement will appear in
our next newsletter.
January 21st saw our statewide
Lobby and conference. Sponsored
jointly with Z.P.G., the confer-
ence was held at Temple Beth
kmeth in Albany.
While things are certainly eff
to a rousing start, volunteers to
lobby are still needed. We: urg=
ently request SPEAKOUT'S readers
who have not yet done so, to .:
write their legislators and esp-
ecially Governor Rockefeller
asking them to maintain the curr-
ent abortion law and to allow no
restrictions on it.
You are also requested to
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COALITION FOR A FREE CHOICE cont.
become members of the Coalition.
The address’is: Capital District
Coalition for a Free Choice,
184 Washington Ave., Albany 12210
Contributions are also requested.
CITIZENS FOR ABORTION RIGHTS AND
RELIGIOUS LIBHRTY
CARRL was formed last October
specifically to fight that press-
ure group which, under the guise
of respect for life, would force
a compulsory childbearing law on
the women of this state. CARRL
believes that what is at stake in
this battle are not only the’ °.
basic rights of women, but one of
the fundamental principles on
which this country was founded,
namely religious freedom, |
CARRL sees the attempt by the
opponents of abortion to codify
the religious beliefs of some in-
to law and thereby oblige the
state to force particular theol-
ogical and moral tenets on others
who do not share them, as the
most fundamental violation of
religious liberty and freedom of.
cheice,
The CARRL office is located. at
109 State Street, Albany and will
be open weekdays from 9:00a.m. to
5:00p.m. throughout the Legislat-
ive Session to alert and mobilize
citizens around New York State,
regardless of their religious
preference, in a non-partisan ed-
ucational and action effort to |
preserve a woman's right to foll-
ow her beliefs and conscience re-
garding abortion. The CARRL
office will alse» serve as a clear-
inghouse and information center
for both legislators and visiting
groups representing religious and
civic organizations and women's
groups from around the state,
For further information con-
tact Ms. Susan Friedwald 465-5235
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WOMEN ARE SEX OBJECTS
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SEX OBJECTS cont. ~15-
are very similar to those held by
most other men in this culture.
Society defines roles for me.
I have accepted a Stereotypic def-
inition of "male" without even re-
alizing:1l was doing se, only to
find later that the roles do not
function very well for me. Increas-
ingly I am finding my male roles
oppressive and am loaking for better
answers. I am attempting to be aware
of cultural pressures and expecta-
tion. I am looking for ways to change
so that I can feel better about my-
self.
One way I have tried to increase
my awareness is by learning from
the women's movement. Another is by
sharing feelings with other men
through eur men's consciousness
raising group. But even as I become
aware of appressive,roles, I fing
it difficult to discard old behav-
iors and ways of thinking.
I think an increasing awareness
of my functioning will help me to
change, so that I can learn to relate
more meaningfully ts men and to
women. I. want to be responsible
for what I am, instead of just
accepting stereotypes and roles.
Pete Ordway.
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LETTER TO SPEAKOUT
Dear Speakout,
Thought you might apprediate this
article in light of the fact that
"Judge" Clyne publicly stated that
he wouldn't want his wife on the
Albany County Charter Commission.
Now we Know why}! Clair Malone
Marilyn Rothstein
What do some other ladies Have on
their agenda for Sunday?
"I don't think there's any question
about that," said Mrs. John Clyne
of Bethlehem, wife of the new Albany
County court judge. "I'll be spend-
ing it in the kitchen preparing his
dinner." "Since the whole day is
geared to the TV set(For the judge
and the Clyne's 4 sons), I1'11 stay
guietly in the background."
"I'll read the newspaper. I'1l
do odds and ends around the house.
which my culture has cenditioned me I won't watch the game. I'm not that
to think of women. Such condition-
ing is difficult te change, since
much of an enthusiast," she added.
it permeates my entire set of values,Reprinted from the T-U, Jan. 14, 73
values which I think (cont. above)
LETTERS TQ SPEAKOUT
THE ASSEMBLY STATE OF NEW YORK
ALBANY
Constance E. Cook
128th District:
Dear Friends:
This note has two purvoses: first to
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Dear Ms. Editor, we.
I found Dorothy Binder's article
in Jan. '73 issue concerning oppres-
Sion of secretartes and typists an
eye-opening appraisal of the condi-
tions of this group of working women.
But what I don't understand is what a
alarm you about the condition of the appears to be a very weak suggestion
present abortion legislation,,.
let you know about some aspects of
my proposed legislative program for
1975. I would welcome input from
at any time.
The abortion issue has indeed become
critical. Opponents of the present
law have marshalled sufficient
forces to sink the 24 week law un-
less you communicate your wishes to
your legislators. It really is up
and to for how-they should pull themselves
out of this dilemma.
Women sewing machine operators and
you clothing workers pulled themselves
out of a more oppressime situation
during the 1920's by organizing
labor unions. Teachers and nurses
have more récently formed unions to
fight for their right to decent
Salaries and working conditions.
Is it not possible for typists and
to you. There are two well-organized secretaries to follow their examples
groups which I hope you are suppor-
ting: CARRL 109 State St., Albany
(465-5235) and the New York State
Abortion Education Project 300 Park
Ave. South, New York City(212 777-
2002). At present, I would say that
the Legislattre is disposed to Change It!
the present law. I assure you that
this has become a depressing issue
for us all. The present law has
worked well, but it must be suppor-
ted,
Secondly, my 1975 legislative pro-
gram for women touches on labor,
Civil rights and education. This
week I am filing three bills con-
cerned with pregnancy. The are:
AN ACT to amend the public health
law, in relation to aid to women
during pregnancy and for one yaar
after bifth, and making an appro-
priation.
AN ACT to amend the workmen's com-
pensation law, which prohibits the
payment of disability penefits to
pregnant women.
AN ACT to repeal part of the labor
law relating to the prohibition of
employment dor females after child-
birth.
I would welcome thoughts from your
legislative liaison (if your organ-
ization has one), or, if you have
done particular research on the
following: contraceptive services,
discrimination in education, estate
law revision, discrimination in
housing and public accommodations,
discrimination in recrhiting and
promoting, and day care.
Sincerely yours,
Constance E. Cook
.
nee a a ee ee ee Se ee eS ee
-organize-hire legal services- and
then bargain for better wages, etc?
|The history of every working group
in the United States has been that
you don't get anything without a
fight- and without being organized.
S time for the secretaries to
organized action,
: Sincerely,
Dear Editor, Miriam «lempner
I would like to recommend a gynecol-
ogist in the Capital Districé.. His
name is Harold Gretz, MD Wade Lupe
Building, Schenectady.
I's; sure most women, especially
Single women, feel uncomfortable
With male gynecologists. Somehow
they make you feel less than human.
They are too busy to talk to you .
Being single, they make you feel
immoral ff some of your "female prob-
lems" are sex-related.
Dr. Gretz, aside from using a room
temperature speculum,. takes time to
explain what your problem is. If you-
are having problems enjoying sex,
either for physical or psychological
reasons, he offers reasonable solu-
tions. If you are fearful of having
VD, there is an intelligent, under-
standing attitude. Another plus is
his nurse, Ms. Whitehead, who reflects
and reinforces Dr. Getz! general
attitude and approach toward women.
Having tried various other doctors
Since coming to the area, it's a
relief to find such a person. I can
not recommend him highly enough.
Sandie Simons
(All opinions expressed in Speakout
are those of the writer and are not
endorsements by the editors.)
take
CALENDAR AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
J
an. 3
lon. 12 noon rally at Capital steps.
1 - 5 pm. Legislative hearings in
New Legislative Office Building.
OQ Legislative hearings on Abor-
. -17-
The Freehold Life Center in New
Jersey 1S organizing a collective.
They are looking for people, par-
ticularly women and Third World,
Personal testimony. Contact Coalitiont©® Share their 120 acres and ten
Office 462-5083.
Feb.
en sec
Calendar 1973. Cost: $2.50 + 25¢
postage. Contact Bunni Vaughn
674-2007.
r Charlotte Kramer 273-3566.
Fed, 6 All NOW members will attend
Ruscell Sage College Lecture by
Caroline Bird. 8pm Fine Arts Bldg.
Feb. 7 Albany Feminists meeting.
New members wélcome. Barbro Wilson
456-3410 for topic and details.
Feb. 8 Troy Women's Lib radio show.
WRPL 7 pm every Thursday.
Feb. 14 Women's Political Caucus
Workshop on Local Elections.
The Bank, Campus Branch Western
Ave. at Tryon Ave. 8pm, contact _
Ruth Tompkins Bridgham 465-8530.
Feb. 15 Deadline for SPEAKOUT'S
March issue. Local Artists writers
and poets are urged to submit work
to Carol Biernacki.
Feb. 15 Susan B. Anthony Birthday
Party. Come andcelebrate with us.
Party at 6:50 First Presb. Church,
State and Willett Sts. Albany.
Blue Room. NOW meeting 8pm. Every-~
one welcome. Topic: Women and the
Arta.
Feb. 17-19 National NOW Conference
asShington, D.C. Registration fee
$20.00 NOW Members only. Contact
Bonnie Dawson if planning to attend.
March en International Tribunal
on AbobPtion, Contraception, and
Forced Sterilization. Sponsored by
WONAAC 150 5th Ave. Suite 315, NYC
Radio Station WQBK will give & mins
of free air time to publicize fem-
inist issues. If you have some news,
contact Gloria DeSole 438-4643.
Channel 17 Program ACCESS gives
free air time for local groups
Call 356-1700.
5. Call Brenda Bergstrom 272-7292
-room house. Call 201 431-2826.
| Liberated Woman's Appointment atternative School is now recruiting
new families. The shhool started
in Sept. and now has openings for
children between ages 7 and ll.
It is parent and child governed.
This cooperative works together
to provide a learning environment
inspired by kids and staffed by
parents. Parents contrhbute time
and energy and money according to
income. For info: 438-4089.
Feminist Coalition Formed in NY.
Their purpose is the defense of the
NY State abortion law. Their ulti-
mate goal is the abolition of all
laws dealing with contraception and
abortion. |
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Gonbact Persons for 1@cal groups
not already mentioned.
Capital District Women |
Susan Chelius 462-9769
Caucus on Women's Rights at SUNYA
Ruth Aronson 489-7355
Saratoga Women
Barbara Smith 584-2742
Women's Lib at SUNYA
Pegg Nadler 457-4064
Women's Political Caucus
oanna B. Steltzer 783-5657
New York State Catholics’ for Free-
om of Conscience is now forming.
Paulette iiolder 462-5083
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Sisterhood means pulling together.
Sisters who can put up other sis-
ters, either overnight of for
dinner, send name, address, and
phone number and the number of
Sisters you can accomodate to:
Chris Root
727 Madison Ave.
Albany, 12208
Also, we'd like some feedback on
the possibility of establishing
another women's center somewhere
in the tri-city area. Contact
anyone on the Speakout staff.
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Vel. 2 Ne.3 March 1973
9 Foner in a ction
A DELSGATS'
One Woman's Impres
pe
S_ DIARY
sionistic Non-literary Recollections
of Huzzans, Hurdles, and Hope in Huston
"The National women's Political
Caucus was formed to awaken, organ-
ize, and assert the vast political
power of women as a coalition of
women irom various backgrounds,
“economic levels, and political
affiliations; to unite against sex-
ism, racism, institutional violence,
and poverty.”
With this reminder of our orig-
inal statement of purpose before
us, the National women's Political
Caucus called its first national
convention in Houston, Texas, Feb.
8-11, 1973. As the delegate from
the Albany County WPO, I was fortu-
nate to be able to share with the
599 other delegates and the more
than 600 additional participants
in a truly stimulating feminist ex-
perience. This is what it was like
for me. :
IMMEDIATE IMPRASSIONS:
Women, women, more women..divers
beyond belief, how narrow our group
in Albany seems when I look at
other delegations. Two women all -
the way from wyoming came to learn
how, to start a group; women from
Hawli, Alaska, Puerto kico; the
overwhelming feeling (common to
all mass gatherings but somehow
stronger) of power as a group- WE
CAN U VonC OME eee
PHKSONALITI#S:
Bella Abzug-our personal power-
house from N.Y. rousing us on to
WIN (whatever the battle); Betty
Friedan, at the moment when utter
weariness and the determination to
shape a structure suitable to each
of us had made us all enemies, ris-
ing, and with a catch in her voice
bringing us back to her vision- our
vision=- of women united for a4 bete
ter future; Sissy Farenthold, our
new Chairwoman, quiet, understated,
but bringing a sense of serenity,
determination, and political ser-
lousness to the position; all our
So-called superstars telling us to
take over now (But can we?);Garole
Ann Taylor reminding us tnat ALu
issues are women's issues; Jill
Ruckelshaus committing the Repub-
‘must’ face
lican women within the NWPC to wel-
fare, to humanism, and awakening
me to the struggle Republican women
explaining their parti-
Cipation in the Caucus...
GOALS:
To achieve a structure that cou
could function between conventions
and be truly representative of the
local caucuses; to review and en-
dorse those resolutions which re-
flected the goals and interests of
NWPC (as represented by the dele-
gates); to elect a chairwoman,vice
chairwoman, and delegates to the
national council; to define the
responsibilities for national,
state, and local caucuses.
TRAVELOGUE:
Houston, a city 45 min. from :
its airport, at a standstill due to
the first snowstorm in 13 years (me
with summer clothes); New Orleans
- an airport that looks like Phil-
adelphia; Delta and Northeast Air-
lines-AVOID; Kennedy Airport- a
nightmare for a hick from Albany;
Texas- a state full of women who
are involved- and were there.
DECISIONS: |
For me, as a delegate, to attend.
workshops on Publicity (how can we
get some?), Pund-raising, Credit
Discrimination, Political Patronage
(home sweet home), Welfare, or |
Structure. Structure won out, and
I have no regrets because the very
core of the future direction of the
NWPC was decided in the structure
Struggle- and it was a struggle.
What finally evolved is a top-heavy
organization (94 member Steering
Committee) that is representative |
of the local caucuses. This commit’
tee consists of 4 chairwomen, 1
delegate from each state/territory,
2 delegates from each of 10 regions,
10 members-at-large to be elected
at convention, 10 or more delegates
from Minority and Special Interest
Caucuses to insure proportional
representation, I was happiby in-
volved in successful contests for:
@ convention to be held next year
(cont. p.2)
(
A_DELEGATE'S DIARY (cont.)
to reassess structure (and again the
following year,after that every 2
years); convention delegates being
selected on a local caucus rather
than congressional district basis
metropolitan areas with many CedeSe
within them could otherwise easily
dominate areas such as ours); and
establishment of a local caucus mem-
bership requirement for all conven=
tion and steering council delegates.
The regional breakdown was unsatis-
factory, and will be re-aligned.
Another important decision, of the
10 at-large council members, not
more than 50% shall be of one party.
PHILOSOPHY ;
Despite the picture portrayed by
the media, this was not a states!
rights strudgle. Rather, it was a
struggle between a narrow view of
women's issues and the broader posi-
tion that, in a sense, all issues
are women's issuea= and that we must
turn ourselves to those issues fac-
ing the poor, the hungry, the illit-
erate, rather than concentrating on
middle=class white women's problems.
We were saying, in essence, "Sisters,
you who aren't here are, and we are
as one with you."
ELECTIONS :
e
Pec
them that this was the first commer-
cial flight completely in the hands
of women, the moment when the pilot
on this same flight finally cut out
the "Ladies and Gentlemen" and
announced "Women, please take your
Seats.*
IMMEDIATE JOBS:
To broaden the scope of the local
caucuses within the tri-city area;
to establish a state-wide caucus
and communication between local
caucuses; to run women for office
NOW 1973 (contact Ruth Bridgham
465-8530, or Jane Small Sanford
765=7051); to call a state wide
meeting, possibly in Syracuse, for
late April.
PEOPLE <
Betty Harmon (Ge@,) and Brownie
Ledbetter (Ark.) and their sleep-
less tireless efforts to put toge-
ther a structure that would satisfy
most of us; the ability of the Man-=
hattan caucus fo function as a unit;
the delegates from Michigan=- assem=
bly line women sent by the UAW;
the sisterhood extended by Margie
Alpert(NYC) md Yolande Quitman
(Suffolk); women from everywhere
putting aside personal bian and
personal goals to serve the greater
good and get it together.
New York delegates to the national CONCLUSIONS: (Personal & Open End)
steering committee include: Nancy
Dubner= Rochester, Fern Steckler-
Suffolk Co., Anita Nealame- Manhattan,
Sue Silber- Buffalo Radical Women,
Carole Ann Taylor= NYState Women's
unit, and others. The 3 vice-chair~
women are: Bobbie Kilberg= Ripon
society, Anita Colom=- also Republi-
can, and Rhea Mojica Hammer= Chica—
go, La Raza.
MIRTHFUL MOMENTS:
The facial expressions of most
National Policy Council members and
national staff when I presented them
with my resolution catling for fine
ancial accountability md an audit
of the books; the announcement that
I went to Houston as a participant
in the women's movements I returned
a feminist. My disappointment with
some of the infighting, with the
same old structures rather than
innovations of our own, with a few
of my sister delegates,AND with my
own inadequacies=- is as nothing
compared with the inspiration and
encouragement I received from being
with my sisters from everywhere. I
realize how important it is for us
to raise the money so that more of
us may travel to more places to meet
our sisters, to work with them and
learn fwom them, to offer our hands
in sisterhood (the response of the
Chicana howsekeeping and clerical
the Rice Hotel had suspended its ruleStaff at the Rice, the massive turn-
against paging womén in the lobby,
Out by delegates to the Farah picket
but would reinstate it as soon as we line, the stewardess on the flight
left; the bewilderment of the 4 Jap- back to NYC); to examine ourselves
anese men who were our co-passengers 4Md our aims and our area an area
on the flight back when we informed
(cont. pe 12)
TROY WOMEN'S LIBERATION RADIO SHOW
or, THE TALKING BLUES
In October of 1972, the Troy Women's
group was offered an hour a week for
a women's radio show on WRPI, the RPI
FM station (91.5). Since then the show
from 7-8 on Thursday evenings has covered
a variety of topics, including: the med-
ia, schools, women's history, children,
religion and myth, health, rape, and
lesbianism. Future shows include jobs,
welfare, prisons, black women, old women,
and women in several areas of art and ~
culture, ; .
At the beginning, several women vollun-
teered to assume responsibility for plan-
ning the series, However, many other ~
women-some members of the women's group
and some not-have worked on shows in which
they were especially interested, We
usually combine talk, readings and music,
but any show could become whatever the
women working on it. want it to be, We
have alsa done "emergency" shows about
the war, abortion, etc,
7 When
the group first talked about doing a reg-
Oh, we
was a big step just for us to accept WRPI!
offer, For some of us, the work has great
ly increased our feelings of self-confi-
dence; for others, it has placed a strain
on that self-confidence, There are al-
ways so meny things that we could have
done better, On the whole, we seem to
feel it has helped our group to keep this
long-term, high-energy project going,
However we have not yet become the kind
of listener oriented program we want to
be, with open phone lines, shows on spe-
cifically local issues, ete. So we still
have a long way to £0, *
We like to announce women's activities
at the end of each show, so anyone with
announcements, concerns, questions, sug—
gestions, complaints, jokes or gripes
should either call the station between
6:30-8:00pm on Thursday nights, or
Colleen 237-2823, Janet 272-6544, Blair
273-5949. Listen and let us know how
we are doing Blair Barret
‘Note: WRPI recently had a turnover
in management. The “hé#Béeple are mor
conservative & not at all as suppore
CAROL DOWNER ACQUITTED p.3
SPEAKOUT has been reporting the events
surrounding the recent arrest and trial of
Carol Downer of the Los Angeles Self-
Help Clinic, accused of practicing medi~
cine without a license, Colleen Wilson,
arrested with Ms. Downer, has pleaded
quilty to charges including fitting a ~
diaphragm and had received a $250 fine, a
25-day suspended sentence, and two years
on probation. Carol Downer, charged with
observing a simple vaginal infection in
a woman and treating it with yogurt, plead-
ed not guilty to any crime. She was
brought to trial in November and found
Not Guilty on December 5 by a jury of
eight men and four women, 3
_ . The case was an important one because
it concerned a basic issue between fem
inists and established institutions,
Feminists argue that the Self-Help Clinic
is a paramedic learning-training center
in which all women are given access to
control over their own bodies.
. As quoted by the Spokeswomen (Nov, '72)
Carol Dowmer has asserted: "We are
treated by nurses and others as paramedics
all the time, without interference from
the law establishment. By arresting us
because we are doing this outside and
independent of male doctor's approval,
They are right to see how threatening
© the Self-Help Clinic Movement is to the
Snedical-~establishment,
“we can carry out our belief that women
Through SHC's
have the right to control our own bodies
and we do it via the small group which
becomes a key unit in building a mass
movement capable of real social change,"
"The Feminist Health Center had con-
sulted a lawyer when they began their
program of self-help health care and
_ learned that the law was so vague it
would take a test case to ascertain whe-
ther such health care was legal,
Carol Downer believes that this case
has set a precedent so that the self-
help clinics may continue their work,"
The Spokeswoman, Jan!7
Trial costs were about 20,000,
Please help by donating to Legal Defense
Fund, The Feminist Health Center
746 Crenshaw Boulevard
Les Angeles, California, 90019
Carol Ordway
tive of our show as the previous
efpeople. We feel the best defense
is to increase our audience &commun=
ity support. Thus, this article)
ABORTION LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Because of the Supreme Court decision
on Abortion the expected battle to save the
present abortion law will probably not
take place this session, 7
However, it is suggested that we write
to our representative in Albany and in
Washington to indicate our support for the
decision of the Court, and to urge all el-
ected officials to vote against any measure
(either in the State Legislature or in the
Congress) which might support an amendment
to the U.S. Constitution,
The Right to Life forces are already wo-
rking on amending the Constitution, so-we
must be prepared to continue our defense of
the present law in N.Y, State and now
throughout the nation, .
In addition, the following bills have
been filed in the NYS Assembly and Senate,
Please write to your representatives at
the Capitol and urge them to vote for these
bills, if and when they are reported out
of committee,
A-166 Sale of Contraceptives to Minors,
S-1638 An amendment of the Education Law
to permit the sale or distribution of
contraceptive articles and medicine to
minors under 16 by a registered pharmacist,
A-2910/S-842 Sale and Display of Contra~
ceptives. An amendment of the Education
Law in relation to the repeal of prohibi-
tions against the sale and display of con—
traceptive articles,
S-725. Health Care of Minors, An amend
ment to the Public Health Law, the General
Obligations Law and the Insurance Law,
in relation to requirements of parental
consent for health care to minors, (Per-
sons of at least 16 years of age and "eman-
cipated" minors.) This would specifically
include health services related to preg-
nancy and veneral disease,
A-2031-A will establish a state-wide office
focusing on the problems of today's child-
ren and their families, The office is nd
designed to deliver services but rather to
help existing departments in performing
their functions more effectively,
LEGISLATION CONT, De4
A-1286 Maternity Compensation Ms. Cook
repeals section of the Workmen's Compen=
sation Law to Allow payment of disability
benefits to pregnant women,
ADDRESSES OF YOUR REPRESENTATIVES:
NEW YORK STATE ELECTED OFFICIALS:
Gov. Nelson Rockefeller, N.Y.S. Capitol
Albany, N. Y. 12224
Speaker: Perry B. Duryea, Jr. Old
Montauk Highway, Montauk N.Y. 11954
AD1LO2 Clarence Lane, Windham Arms,
Windham N. Y. 12496
Ad103 Fred Field, Jr., P. 0. Box 487,
Newtonville, N.Y, 12128
ADLO4 Thomas Brown, 100 State St, Albany
NeY. 12207
ADLO5 Charles Cook, 19 Prospect St, Delhi
N, Ye 19752
AD1O6 Neil Kelleher, 805 Hoosick Rd, Troy,
N. Y. 12180
AD1O7 Clark Wemple, 602 State St, Schen-
ectady, N. Y. 12307 ©
AD1O8 Fred Droms, Jr., Droms Rd, Town
of Clifton Park, Rexford, N.Y. 12148
SD40 Richard Schermerhorn, 77 Carpenter
Ave., Newburgh, N.Y. 12550
SD41 Douglas Hudson, 815 Legislative OB
Albany, N.Y, 1222)
SD42 Walter Langley, 803 Legislative OB
Albany, N. Y,. 12224.
SD43 Ronald Stafford, 11 Clinton St,
Plattsburgh, N. Y. 12901
SD44 Mary Anne Krupsak, 35 Jay St,
Amsterdam, N. Y. 12010
NATIONAL ELECTED OFFICIALS:
President Richard M, Nixon, The White
House, Washington, D, C.
Senator James F, Buckley, U. S. Senate,
Washington, D. C,
Senator Jacob Javitts, U. S. Senate,
Washington, D,. C,.
CD28 Rep. Sanuel S. Stratton, 244 Guy
Park Ave, Amsterdam, N. Y. 12010
CD29 Rep. Carleton J. King, 126 Nelson
A-1284 Public Health and Childbirth-Ms Cook Ave, Saratoga Sprinss, 12866
Amends the Public Health Law to authorize
the Commissioner of Public Health to
develop programs of health care and aid to
women facing the problems and expenses o
childbirth :
A-1285 Maternity Benefits, Ms Cook
repeals the section of the Labor Law chich
prohibits an employer from allowing a woman
to work within four weeks after childbirth,
Phoebe Sheres
_ Preview of the 93rd_Congress
Before the 93rd congress in the next
two years will be legislition of vital
importance to the well-being of women,
ranging from access to credit to better
centraceptives. Congress will have
to carry the burden of enlarging the
rights and responsibilities of women.
President Nixon has made it clear that
the policy of his second Administratien
will be to initiate few new programs
and to cut back in many existing ones,
It is unlikely that his positions in
opposition to developmental child care
or in favor of punitive welfare measures
are likely to change. In addition,
the Administration is proposing cut—
backs in funding of many programs of
great interest to women, including edu-
cation and enforcement of anti-discrim—
ination measures,
Although some good friends of the wo-
men's movement were lost in the last
election, the overall atmosphere fer
consideration of legislation important
to women is somewhat improved, Leader-—
ship on committees handling important
preposals did not change substantially.
There will be 14 women members in the
93rd Congress, all of them in the House
of Representatives, Of the women members
12 are Democrats and 2 are Republicans,
All bills that were pending at adjourn-
ment of the 92nd Congress died, They
must be reintroduced and proceed as
new legislation in the 93rd Congress.
Following are descriptions of three
important measures that were not debate~
ed in the last Congress and are likely
to be the subject of congressional ac-
tion within the next two years:
National Health Insurance, House Ways
and Means Committee, Senate Finance
Committee, A Number of health insur
ance preposals were introduced in the
last Congress and will be reintroduced
and possibly come to the floor within
the next two years. None of the propo-
sals adequately covered costs of con-
traceptive devices, maternity care or
abortion, :
Pension Reform House Education and
Labor Committee, Senate Labor and Public
Welfare Committee, Because women have
tended to work for shorter periods of
time, to enter and leave the work force
at various times in their lives, and
because they live longer, pension re-
form that will secure benefits they
rd Congress Cont.
p.5
have earned is important,
Family Planning Services and Population
Research Act. P. L. 91-572,
Public Health Subcommittee of the House
Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
Senate Labor and Public Welfare Committee.
The Family Planning Services and Popu-
lation Research Act was passed in 197€
for the purpose of providing family
planning services to low-income women
and increasing contraceptive research,
The legislation expired June 30, 1972,
The Nixon Administration has indicated
a desire to move family planning funds
into a health revenue sharing measure
and to let the research provisiens
of this legislation die, Under revenue
sharing, it is likely that these funds
would go for other programs since poor
women have little to say about the allo-
cation of health funds. P. Le 91-572
also contains a provision, inserted at
the insistence of the U.S. Catholic
Conference, that none of the funds au-
thorized under this act may be used in
programs where abortion is a method
of family planning. (,'7,? ?,?,?/2/?)
Tax Reform House Ways and Means
Committee, Senate Finance Committee.
Women should be especially aware of
two areas of concern: 1. Deductions
for child care: Last year Congress
approved tax deductions of up te $4800
for costs of child care incurred so
that parents could work . It is limi-
ted to families with combined incomes
under $18,000 and in order to claim it,
the taxpayer must itemize personal
deductions, If deductions for business
purposes are to be continued, the costs
of child care should be included as a
necessary business (not personal)
deduction and no limit should be imposed
since none are imposed on other business
expenses.
inequitable tax rate for married
Couples when both are employed. As a
result of the last tax reform, tax
rates of single persons were reduced
to compensate for the tax advantages
enjoyed by married couples who. file
joint returns, The assumption was
that among married couples only one
partner worked and if both worked,
one income was much higher than the oth-
er. A married couple both having approx
imately the same income pays at a much
Cont. Page 6
1.
36
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GUIDELINES FOR LOBBYING FOR ALL LEGISLATION
p.6
From Coalition for a Free Choice
PREPARING TO VISIT LEGISLATORS
A. Your delegation should try to
meet together before your visit to
discuss issues and strategy.
B. Share information,
area coordinator for available infor—
mation about your legislator,
C. Find out past positions of your leg-
islator.
WHEN YOU COME TO ALBANY
A. The most important people to see
are your own representatives, They
are the most responsive to pressures
from their own constituency. :
B. The Governor's Office (2nd floor
of the Capitol). Although it is doubt-
ful that you can see the Governor or
anyone of his aides, please stop on the
second floor and see the receptionist,
C. The Republican Leadership, Senate
Majority Leader, Warren Anderson, and
Assembly Speaker, Perry B, Duryea are
located on the third floor of the
Capitol. Please stop by both offices
to speak to one of their aides,
D. The Democratic Leadership, Senate
Minority Leader Joseph Zaretzki and
Assembly Minority Leader Stanley
Steingut also have offices on the
third floor,
WHEN DOES THE LEGISLATURE SIT?
Generally speaking, although Always
subject to change by the decision
of the leadership, the following is
the approximate schedule:
Senate and Assembly session, MONDAY
afternoon, from 2 pm.
Tuesday -Assembly—no session, committ—
ee meetings, Senate-from 2 pm
Wednesday—possible session-Senate
from 2 pm Assembly from 10 pm
March= towards the end of the month ,
as as "budget time" draws to a close,
there are week-long sessions,
April possible recesses of 10-14 days
around Easter and Passover, otherwise
back to the three or four day work
weeks.
May becomes extremely unpredictable
the Legislature sometimes meets all
week long, sometimes it continues into
the week-end depending upon the pres—
sures for adjournment
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO LOBBY?
Generally speaking, legislators begin
arriving in the Capitol around late
morning on Mondays.
It is possible to
schedule appointments between 12 noon te
2 pm on Mondays.
Tuesdays, particular
ly in February and March, are excellent.
Check with your Be sure to call for an appointment to
insure your seeing your legislator.
De
VISITING YOUR LEGISLATORS AT HOME
A. Call your legislator at his home
office, or if he has none, call him
at home and ask for an appointment.
Most legislators are very willing to
meet with constituents from their own
district.
B, When you call, introduce yourself
as a resident of his district. Tell
him that you would like the opportun-
ity to meet with him and that you will
be accompanied by a small group of his
constituents, He will probably want
to know why you want to see him. He
may also want to know the names of
those in the delegation, If he is
reluctant to see you, indicate your
surprise that he is unwilling to meet
on such an important issue, If he still
refuses, have another member of the
delegation call and try agains
HINTS FOR LOBBYISTS .
A. Lobby in two's or three's, not
alone, This provides both moral
support and a witness as to what
is said,
B. Study position papers before you
EO
C. When you lobby, dress conserva-
tively. Wear comfortable shoes.
Don't dress too warmly, as the Capitol
is often overheated.
D. Remember the AB Cts of Lobbying:
Be Accurate} Brief! Courteous!
TEI RAR AIEER HHA HEE RR HEHEHSHESHHEHE
23rd _ Congress Cont.
higher rate than either a married
couple with only one income or a
Single taxpayer, This falls especially
heavily on families that have the
acditional expenses of non taxdeduc—
tible child care and upon low-income
families when both husband and wife
have small, but equal or almost equal
ancomess
From WEAL (January issue)
CREDIT BILL NEEDS SUPPORT
Albany Area New has been watching legis-
lation of interest te feminist,
A1662 has not been released from comm
WHAT'S BREWING ON CAPITOL HILL p.7
The Legislative Forum is in full swing
One billevery Tuesday from 10 am to 12 noon in
‘Chancellor's Hall of the State Education
ittee as of February 9 which needs immed—Building. Gov, Rockefeller addressed the
iate support.
_ This bill would prevent places of
public accommodation which offer to
extend credit from discriminating on
account of race, creed, color, national
origin, or sex. ;
_ Assemblywoman Cook as filer of the.
_ bill notes that "As more and more women
are heads of households and assume finan—
cial management of families, it becomes
imperative that they’ have access to
credit in order to maintain the equili-
brium that such credit allows,"
The Now Task Force urges you to con-
February 6th forum with an outline of his
priorities for the coming sessions. Be~
lieving that drugs can truly destroy our
society the Governor takes the stand that
‘any pusher should face a mandatory life
sentence but that this kind of "back-up
threat" should be combined with an option
of undergoing treatment
Upstate Day Care Centers are already on
a sliding fee scale and NOW face Federal
cuts from 50-75% in funding. He will see
if the supplemerital $15 Million of state
money may be applied to upstate,
anded Family Planning Services will
tact your legislator to find out why thisbe supported as a way to reduce abortions
bill did not come out and to express
your support for the measure, Kelleher
is a member of the committee, Governmen~
tal Operations, Call him at the Capital
at 472-2780 or at his home office at —
Hoosick Rd, in Troy.
Current information on the status
of this and all bills affecting women
can be gotten from the Women's Unit: |
Debbie Botch 474-4904 or from the ~
Albany Area N.O.W. Legislative Task
Forces P, 0. Box 6064, Albany, N. Ye
RIGHT TO LIFE CALLS FOR AID
The Right To Life released the foll-
owing "appeal" February 8 to the media,
"Last week the United States Supreme
Court in a 7-2 decision arbitrarily
decided that hundreds of thousands of
unborn children to not have the funda~
mental right to life. In its decision
to open the door to abortion up to the
time of delivery, the court has assumed
the position of God, |
Right to Life will join with other
pro-life groups in continuing to work
for the protection of the unborn,
However, we must recognize that the
Supreme Court may continue to impose
restrictions upon those choosing to
defend those who cannot defend them
selves,
"in so far as the legislature permits,"
Senator Jacob Javits in his luncheon
address to the forum did remember women
at least once by saying "discrimination,
racial, Sex and religious is still a pro-
blem in many states", Thanks Jake! It's
a start,
The Forum is divided into a number of
subject oriented committees. Each comm
ittee chairperson keeps up with pending le-
gislation and supplies bill numbers to
Forum mebers, i.e.
Educatien: The push for parochaid will
be blunted with Earl Brydges gone and the
anticipated decisions from the Supreme
Court. No bilis in as of yet. ;
5137; S343; A571: To use State
Scholarships at approved out-of~state
institutions, .
S274; A2853 et al: would compute State
aid to education on basis of enrollment
rather than attendance. To assist urban
schools where attendance is low.
A323(Stella): Requires bi-annual
urinalysis for 7th grade and up students,
Essentially a drug control bill,
This column will try to assist readers
in keeping up with legislation that may
be of concern to them in all aspect of
their lives, Always use bill numbers when
writing to your representative, Just:
put their name, State Capitol, Albany, N.Y.
We urge all concerned people to stand A complete list of local. legislators
up and be counted, Join Rensselaer
County Right to Life, 303 Spring Ave.,
Troy, N. Y. T2180",
reprinted Rensselaer News, Feb, 8
appeared in the February SPEAKOUT,.
Chris Root
DISCRIMINATION AT SUNYA
So much has been written about discrim-
ination against women in universities that
I will not add more statistics to boggle
the mind,
elsewhere has been proved time and time
again by women's groups and confirmed by
HEW surveys.
ing rectified at a rate satisfactory to
the Office of HEW or women themselves?
Only a resounding 'no! can answer this
question. SUNYA has been investigated
eral orders and has created an EEO office
plus an extensive Affirmative Action pro-
gram. Unfortunately Workforce Analysis
figures published in September of 1972
show that SUNYA's Affirmative Action pro-
gram is not being supported adequately to
meet the Federal non-discrimination orders
Although
(not supported in a moral sense).
the EEO office monitors and supervises
compliance of these executive orders with
a few sincere and sympathetic personnel
dedicated at least to minority concerns,
their efforts are hampered by actions
(or non-actions) of administrators who
have learned that normal university pol-
icy can be used to slow the process, Not
that shese people are really doing any-
thing illegal, they are just doing what
they have always done,
In the area of recruitment the same li-
mited word of mouth conmunication between
department chairmen or administrators
is found. Although specific forms (af-
firmative actions cards) must be com-
pleted on all appointments made, it is
easy to avoid hiring a woman, The inter-
viewing procedure is usually followed
and women are brought in as prospective
candidates. As long as the administra-
tor-complies with procedures, advertises
the vacancy, and interviews ‘objectively!
he can hire whomever he pleases, With
non-teaching professionals the same pro-
cedure is outlined but what often happens
is that the replacement person is hand-
picked before the personnel procedures
of advertising and interviewing are
begun, The SUNY-wide advertisement of
vacancy and the following interviews are
often nothing more than sham,
A department chairman can frequently
impose his will on his faculty or at
least influence their approval or dis-
approval of a prospective candidate,
If the chairman happens to oppose the
female candidate, even though her qual-
ifications may be as good as or even
That it does exist at SUNYA and
But are these inequities be-
DISCRIMINATION CONT, p.8
better than her male counterpart, he
can easily prejudice his faculty in favor
of the male. It seems that this can work
both ways but the most flagrant use of
the technique usually preempts the female
candidate.
Promotion and tenure procedures for
faculty women are followed as they have
been traditionally, with a self-nomina-
tion procedure open to them if they wish.
The NTP's have a similar ranking and pro-
and charged to comply with all. of the Feq- Motion scheme (too new to show results)
but the same old juggling of budget title/
catalogue title holds true in this job
category. All employees of SUNYA hold
line items which include two titles,
budget title, the official certified
title with specific salary limits, and
catalogue title which should correspond
in all ways to budget title. However,
in order to avoid the normal promotion/
salary increment procedures it is still
possible to place someone on a higher
paid budget line and change the catalogue
title to fit the position, The catalogue
title (job performed) may not coincide
at all with the certified budget title.
Switching lines in this manner is done
quietly and usually on the highest admin-
istrative levels, Since no women are
presently at those levels they are ex-
cluded, in fact, from line swapping.
These are a few well known techniques
used by the university community to
reinforce its discrimination of women,
Udo not mean to imply that all university
men discriminate against all University
women, Many adminstrators do attempt
to rectify the inequities brought to
their attention, however, there are others
who either will not admit to their dis-
criminatory tendencies or will not do
anything about them unless forced, The
HHO office could be most effective if
given the power to tighten controls and
exert pressure. Although COWERS at Ale
bany has helped a great deal in bring
ing women's concerns to the attention
of the university administration, much
more is yet to be accomplished,
Involvement is the Key; involvement
of faculty and staff women on the SUNYA
campus into the mis-use of procedures
and more specifically involvement of
administrators into the problems of wo-
men in higher education,
Judy Held Miller
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SOME FEMINIST EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
pe9
The following publications, compiled Women's Studies Newsletter.
by Carol Anre Ordway, are available
tn interested feminists at the
Send to: The Feminist Press, Box
334, Old Westbury, N.Y. 11568.
addresses given. ($5.00 per year)
Newsletter covering aspects of
Feminist Resources for Equal Educa= women's studies in elementary and
tion. (free) P.O. Box 185, Saxon- secondary schools, as well as col-
ville Station, Framingham, Mass.01701 leges and universities. Send for
Currently available: large black a sample copy.
and white photos of women community |
helpers (very good), photos of pro= Need for Studies of Sex Discrimine-
fessional women and photos of hus
band and wife coached childbirth,
Coming: photos of mem in non=ster-~
eotypical roles, color posters of
wemen in occupations, and slide and
tape series on occupations. Send
for. price .list.
Dick and Jane As Victims; Sex Ster-~-
eotyping in Children's Readers,
Available from Women on Words And
Images, P.O. Box 2163, Princeton,
N.J. 08540 ($1.50)
Extensively researched study of
sex roles in elementary readers.
Effective in convincing some non-
feminists. Well worth the cost.
Guidelines Fee Improving the Imaae
of Women in Textbooks. Available
from: Sexism in Textbooks Committee
of Women at Scott Foresman, 1900
East Lake Ave., Glenview, 11760025
(free)
Good little guide to changing
textbooks. Lots of specific examples.
Equal Opportunit
ment of Policy and Proposed Action
by the Regents eof the Univ. of the
State of N.Y. (Position Paper #14).
Send to: State Education Dept.
Albany, N.Y. 12207 (free)
Good ammunition, You should send
for thise they've been telling me
it's out Of print. If thatts true,
they should get lots of requests sa
they'11 know they shouldrreprint it,
Bibliography on sexism in the Schools
and_in Children's Literature and
Textbooks. Available from: Florence
Howe or Carol Ahlum, SUNY College
at Old Westbury, Box 210, Old West-
bury, N.Y. 11568. (free)
Good bibliography to have.
ation in Public Schools. Available
from: Citizen's Advisory Councit
on the Status of Women, Dept. of
Labor Bldg. Room 1136, Washington,
DiC e-20210 (free).
Good outline of possible programe
Useful bibliography included.
Jack and Jills; This is the world
that Jack built and Jill came tum-
bling after. Available from: Bonnie
Belky Zimmerman, P.O. Box 405,
Livermore, Calif. 94550 ($1.00)
Booklet for"teachers, counselors,
school volunteers, community organ=
izations, parents and students."
Consciousness-raising material about
sex role stereotyping. Should be of
use in working with non-feminists.
Little Miss Muffet Fights Back.
From: Feminists on @€hiddren's Media.
P.O Box 4315, Grand Central Station
Ne¥s oN. Yu" LOOR7Y (508)
Excellent bibliography of non-
sexist books about girls for
young readers.
for Women; A State-
Lollipop Power; P.O. Box 1171,
Chapel Hitll, N.C. °27514
Women's Liberation collective
which writes, illustrates, and
publishes some very good non=sexist
paperbacks for young children.
send for their book list.
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ON TRIAL: RAPE by Janice Pinchot _ reprinted from the ASP
I couldn't go to see Arnold Proskin,
but Mr. Downs, Assistant District Attor~
ney, came out to speak to mes I wanted
to know how many rapes were reported in
the past two years in Albany, in how many
of them were arrests made, and how many of
those arrests resulted in convictions of
rape. Good question, he says. He could-
n't tell me how many were reported because
he didn't get any information unless an
arrest was made,‘ There have been 700 |
felonies since January 1 of last year and
since each case is filed under the person'sto
name, not the type of crime, he couldn't
supply that information, He was able to
give me a guess for convictions; possibly
ten convictions on all counts of sexual
abuse and one conviction for rape in two
yearsé It is the worst rate of conviction
for any of the felonies, Yowujust can!t
prove it to the satisfaction of the jury.
Take a "for instance", -A man breaks into
your bedroom and goes through your jew-
elry case, You wake up and scream where—
upon he clouts you and leaves, If you
can identify him, you can have him
convicted of robbery, But if he breaks
into your bedroom, goes through your jew-
elry case, clouts you when you scream and
then decides you don't look so bad and
then rapes you, you can't. get him for
anything, even if you can identify him,
The jury will think "you know you can't
get him on a rape charge, so you are mak-
ing up the robbery to get a conviction,"
Just recently there has been a relax
ation of the baw in this respect, Article
130.15 of the Penal code originally deman-
ded an eyewitness (in effect) to the rape,
making "uncorroborated testimoney" useless
for evidence, A woman could appear at
the local precinct black and blue with
torn clothing and seminal fluid in her
vagina, and would still be unable to get
a conviction, The testimony of her body
was not enough. And since 90% of rapes
occur without witnesses a conviction was
almost impossible, The 195th Session
of the New York State Legislature amended
Article 130.15 striking out "uncorroborat-—
ed." But that is causing some confusion
in the DA's office. Mr. Down's knows he
needs less evidence to prove a rape occur
red, but he doesn't know how much less,
That. has to be ruled on in the courts. But
ultimately, he must have a case that can
impress the jury,
p.10
Mr. Downs explained that he doesn't
like to have men on the jury because
they say to themselves "she asked for
it." But women are just as bad, saying
"She could-have avoided it if she, , ."
The defendent's lawyer routinely tries
to make the victim look promiscuous . ..
And woe to you if you knew the defendent
beforehand. Your case is lost. Mr. Downs
estimates that approximately 50% of the
victims know their rapists . ....
Most cases, though, are not brought
trial. 90% are handled through plea
bargaining whichroutinely reduces sentences
dramatically. Because of the difficulty
of making a good case for the victime and
the impossibility of getting a confession
of rape from the defendent, most cases
are not disposed of satisfactorily for
the victim. Some rapists, -however, will
choose to hold off for a-trial, hoping
that the jury will, as usual, find him
innocent of rape. Many women, upon find-
ing that their case will be going to
trail try to withdraw it, in vain. The
_ prosecution will not withdraw it unless
there is evidence that the charge is
false, They estimate 10-15% of the rape _
charges are fabricated; most juries seem
to feel that 90% are. And this is often
what keeps a woman from reporting a rape;~
she is roughly examined for seminal fluid,
asked to recount her experiences for the
precinct, the D.A.'s office, and the jury,
at least (as well as an explanation to
her friends and her husband), expecting
to be leered at, at each retelling, and
then find herself being told that it
wasn't rape at all. And with no convic-
tion, her rapist is back on the streets,
This condition has remained with us
too long. We must expose such myths as
"women Want to get raped" or "nice girls
don't get raped." We must make it known
that it is not socially acceptable for
aman to "seduce" his date, Any woman
can get raped if she happens to be walk-
ing in the wrong place at the wrong time
and no one should demand payment for a
steak dinner with a roll in the sack,
We must remember that the best way
to stop rape is to go after the problem
ourselves, True to‘form, the men in the
legislature are not too worried about
the problem, basically because they are
not the ones who have to contend with it,
Likewise, the men we know as friends,
husbands, even lovers, have no idea how
ee
RAPE CONT,
we fear coming home from school after
dark,
Let's get on with it!
Women's Rights of Spring, spohdored by
the N, J. State Conf. Commission to be
held at Douglass College, New Brunswick
N. J. April 28. Feminist speakers, etc.
' SPEAKOUT plans to cover this, call
GROUP NEWS
ALBANY AREA NOW
On March 6th at Eileen Kelly's house
on 98 So. Pine Ave, Albany, we will
have a pot-luck supper and membership
meeting. Please let Chris Root know
what you will bring (463-8135)
Later in March we will have a Self defense
for Women Program
Thanks to Eileen Kelly, Linda Van
Essendelft, Joris Reintsema and Liz
Craiglow for all their work last year,
The new officers are:
PRESIDENT Liz Craiglow
VICE PRESIDENT
(TASK FORCE) Linda Hart
VICE PRESIDENT
(MEMBERSHIP ) Chris Root
RECORDING SECRETARY Betsy Berberian
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Ann Booth
TREASURER Bob Fager
_We: need ideas for: PROGRAMS, ACTIONS
ACTIVITIES AND FUND RAISERS
THANK YOU_ACTION If you see something
positive in the news on TV or at a movie
write an appreciative letter,
IRRRIEHHHAEARHHEOHEEEHHHHHE 36
If you want something on the agenda
please call one of the officers, We
make up our agendas bedore the meetings
The new publicity person is Meg Betts,
If you need publicity for a NOW Activity
call her, She will write up and get
to the media all pertirient information,
CAPITAL DISTRICT COALITION FOR A FREE
CHOICE ;
The Supreme Court decision really caugh t
us off balance, We were all "geared-up"
for a fight, and suddenly there was no-
thing to fight about, ,
SWe are aware, however, that Right to
Life hasn't quit, and they are now
heading for an armendment to the U. S,
Consiitution that will give the unborn
fetus it's rights, We urge everyone
to keep up letter to editors and to
legislators to let them know that the
majority of us want the decision to
stand. Remember, our silence allowed
Right to Life to make the progress it has.
Sherry Sussman or Dorothy Bellick if you
want to 20.
_COALITION CONT.
Laura Rossman, our coordinator, held a «.
news conference following the decision,
Radio, TV stations, and newspapers were
called, Laura told their representa-—
tives that the Coalition had asked Righ |
to Life to join us in working to prevent
abortions by lessening the existing laws
against the sale of contraceptives, to
make them more available to all. She
found the newsmen all sympathetic to
our side but one, and he had been won
over by the time he left,
Letters are going out to members not—
ifying them of the new course of action,
Two successful bake sales were held
at SUNYA as a fund-raising project.
We hope everyone realizes the need
to keep our Coalition Office open,
For this we need funds and volunteers.
Once bedore, pro-abortion groups dis~
banded when it seemed as though victory
had been achieved, That time, Right
to Life surprised everyone, and they
could very well do it again,
ALBANY FEMINISTS
The Albany Feminists have been trying
something new for the past month, We've
broken into two smaller groups —— one
to maintain a constant, committed mem—
bership, the the other group to absorb
new members, We began our month with
the topic: "Non-movement women—how
we feel about them, how we deal with
then", The two groups have each devel-
oped the topic, altered it, and included
related side topics, _
At our next meeting, March 7. We
will all come together to discuss our
feelings, possibly regroup and choose
new topics, New members are always
welcome, Contact Barbro Wilson for
place and topic. 456-3410,
GROUP_NEWS
FI REVIEW BY PEG NADLER
Women's Liberation Front SUNY ALBANY
Monday evening, February 5, the lecture
hall fills only half-way, It contains a
mixed group of curious people of men and
women, of anti and pro liberationists,
The attraction is the controversial film
"Salt of the Earth", Ninety-four minutes
later, following many laughs and heckles,
gasps and sighs, the audience emerges tri-
umphantly as one~in praise of the struggling
workers, in honor of the persistant strik~
ers, and in favor of the strengthened wo-
men, The impact of the film is incredible,
So was it, also, when it was released
in 1954. It was immediately condemned as
a Communist propaganda tactic, Few theaters
would show it, even a lawsuit was threat—
ened, To summarize briefly, the movie re-
creates, in a semi~documentary form, an
actual year-long strike of the Mexican—
American zinc miners in New Mexico, The
conflicts arise when the men go out on
strike but are forced off the picket line
by an injunction, Hence, the women take
over, assuming their positions in society
as respensible and reliable citizens,
The film marvelously captures the sup—
pressed hostilities the sexes hold toward
each other, As the movie begins, the
wife expresses her annoyance at the lack
of sanatation and, the biggest surprise of
all, utters the wish that her third child
not be born, She immediately denies her
desire, yet, the universality and the dire-
ness of the situation is still omnipresent,
Her husband considers his wife's desires
selfish and he demands his wants, Through
out the movie, the inconsideration of man
to man and man to woman reappears, It is
displayed in the family structure when
the men deny their wives the right to leave
the home to picket; it is displayed on
the comnunity level when the women are
heckicd Secause they wish to vote in unien
elections,
Pavallels between the struggles facing
men and wvuen are acknowledged also, As
a@man -s osaten during his arrest, his wife
is suffering through childbirth, The
strength the men find with other men as
their "brothers," the women claim with their
"sisters,"
Yet the women come out on top. If the
men appear strong, it is only because of
the support of their women. For when
the men lose heart and are ready to give
in, it is their wives who burst forth
DB,» 12
NEWS
filled with the life to win. And though
the women win the strike for their men,
they have, in actuality, won something
far greater; they have claimed the glory
of asserting themselves as individuals
and as a group of sisters, They have
discovered the power and stamina and de-
termination within themselves- a force
not based upon a man or a father or a
husband, but founded on a female com
panion, another woman, It is in this
aspect that the film is a masterpiece;
the movie explicates the strength of
group action-whether it be Mexican or
white, make or female.
The climax of the picture is also the
hope for women's liberation, The impact
of the strike and its women supporters
impresses the people of the town, most
importantly, the children. The strike
provides for a better life for the future
generation, the new "salt of the earth,"
The women's hopes-of man's equality towards
man and woman alike, of woman's attain-
ment of her own identity and strength,
and of power recognition within the group-
all of these are the goals and dreams of
feminists today, This film reflects in
visual images-the struggle for justice,
The women's liberation movement also
wishes to create the reality of equality
for all. "Salt of the Earth" is a prodi-
gious film, a genuine classic, It re~
flects the philosophy of the feminist
movement; the rights of all human beings.
_DELEGATE'S DIARY CONT.
where sexist classifieds still exist,
where the caucus cannot break the media
barrier, ete, etcsy etes, s¢e%s %
I am truly grateful to the Albany Caucus
for sending me bi elecly CORN US-SISTERS~
WE NEED EACH OTHER,
a
JANE SMALL SANFORD
Local Political Caucus Contacts:
TROY & RENSS. -—— Doris Traschen
283-6274
Alb. & Schen, — Evelyn Goldstein
482~6629
Sarah Birn-4,39-6019
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_GROUP NEWS CONT p.13
CAUCUS ON WOMEN'S RIGHTS AT SUNY
The Caucus on Women's Rights at SUNY
was formed in June, 1970 in Syracuse,
New York, at a meeting of about 50
persons concerned with the right of women
on the SUNY campuses, A major step
was taken by the organization when a dec-
laration was issued in October, 1970,
Among the demands included in this decla-
ration were the abolition of the epotism
lic support of public education, and
prisons and criminal justice. The
current abortion law was supported, by
CPL. Who lobbied diligently for its
passage and then again to keep the law
in 1972 when powerful opposition lobbied
for repeal,
Currently there are 20 organizations
located throughout New York who actively
support CPL. They receive mailings and
rule then in force, provisions for parent- are urged to dispense legislative infor-
al leave, day care, and. equalization of
salaries. Some of these demands have
become reality. The Caucus is till
fighting for most of them, however,
At SUNY Albany there is an active
chapter of the Caucus, Membership is
open to all teaching and non-teaching
faculty, other professional employees,
staff, and students, There is also a
student Caucus on Women's Rights which
works in close cooperation with the Albany
COWRS. Most recently, the Albany Chapte r
of COWRS has been concerned with the es-
tablishment of a second field in Women's
Studies at SUNYA, and with the development
of a plan for part-time employment, The
chapter also sponsored a resolution call-
ing for the inclusion of a specific clause
mandating equity salary increases for all
women and minority groups, This resolu-
tion has been adopted by the Statewide
Caucus and accepted by the negotiating
committee of SPA, the bargaining agent
for SUNY faculty and professionals,
There is still much to be done in the
above-mentioned areas and in others in
which the Caucus has not yet become deeply
involved, In order to be more active, ~
COWRS needs the active support of many
more SUNY women who are willing to express
their support in terms of time and effort,
by Francine Frank
CPL
The Committee for Progressive Legislation
was founded in 1969 by two Unitarian
Universalist Churches close to the
State Capitol, The feeling was urgent
that religious liberals in New York
should not only study the issues but
should act on their convictions as well,
The members of the Albany and Schenec-
tady Churches working in CPL are effect-
ively organized and well known to many
legislators in the capitol for lobbying
in behalf of their chosen topics which
mation to their people, They work
within their home districts with their
local representatives who are more vul-
nerable to persuation by his/her own
constituénts than by people from other
parts of the states,
Most of the lobbyists and staff work-
ers are women with a few men included who
reside in the Capitol District, CPL
MEMBERS meet during the summer months
to study topics and to formulate position.
papers for the following year, CPL meets
weekly during the legislative session to
plan strategy and to lobby.
by Bunni Vaughn
Ed. Note Information on above article
supplied by Lillian Samuelson
°° Are, Babyesitting:Fees. .
Tax Deductible?
Is it Cheener to File A
Jaint er Seperate Return?
Can You Deduct the Expenses or
Earnings of your Hobby?
JANE SMALL SANFORD
has the answers te
these INCOME TAX questions.
ee SADT. om ~ A AO BOTS AE DLE EE OE OE
Imaginative, Feminist
Accounting. 785=7051
are currently: family planning and minors With this ad, $2.00 returned te the
rights, positive action in favor of pub-
mevement.
Dp. I$
HOT FLASHES
Audit Criticizes SUNY Urban Unit
a "A state report shows that mo-
re than half of those enrolled.in.
the state University's Urban Center
does not fit in the category of the
center original target group. An
audit by comptroller Arthur Levvitt
revealed that more than half of the
enrollees were 25 years of age and
rs. They can't absorb all the pos-
‘tage, telephone and telegram costs,
ink and typewriters themselves. So-=-
unds familiar.
Sister Silver
1831 NI Pulaski St.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
53202 Ps
Solid brass medallions hung on cord
older and that most of themeas many are made for sisters at a cost bas-=
as 77 percent one year-were femaleseed on the buyers hourly wage.
The. report suggested that the center you. make $1.5
make greater efforts to attract the
"disadvantaged young urban male."
Clickt Click! Click! Editor's
question: "Women are not dis-advan-
taged, Mr. Comptroller?"
Know the Facts
Hurrah for the Women's Interne
ational League for Peace and Freee
don 1213 Race St. Phila. Pa.19107,
Write to them for great consce-
fousness raising "broadsides", Ty-=
pical myths about women are combat-
ted with (would you believe)
the *fact?:
Myth: Women lose too many work
days for illness,
Fact:Men lose more days of wo-
rk per year for sickness than do
women even when women's. pregnancy
leave is included,
Myth; Women are too emotional.
Fact: Male cases of hysteria
Outnumber female cases 7-1, Male sq
uicides outnumbered female 24 te 1
in 1970, Studies at @regon State
College and Columbia University she
owed that under controlled conditi-
ons of stress, men lost their temp-
ers on the average 6 times to wome-
nite. 3, 7
HELP) The Leaque of Women Voters
The Critics are saying: I on=
ly regret that I have but one wife
to give to my country." This could
describe you, me, or the woman sit-
ting next to you. Actually its a
quote by and about the Rensselaer
League of Women Voters. The RLWV is
working on election reform, lebbyi-
ny for judicial and welfare reform
as well as sponsoring public meeti-
ny to study important issues in the
current legislative session,
If you're too busy to Join.
If
an hour you pay $170
per medallion but if you make $3.00
an hour you pay $4.25 a medallion.
Here's her philosophy--"I ask
you to pay me per hour what you
make per hour. My labor is worth no
more or less than yours". Utopia
readers,that's what we have asked
for. Are we willing to pay the pri-
ce? |
ERA
The ERA is in serious trouble
inea number of western and southern
States. Send checks NOW to Blood
money Fund
Jo Ann Gardener
726 St. James St.
Pittsburgh, Pas. 25232
if you don't have cash NOW suggests
that you sell your blood and send
the money you earn to the fund,
__ Rep Martha Griffiths expressed
confidence that the ERA would pass
in a television interview on the
Today show Tuesday Feb. 20. We know
She had to appear more confident
than she felt. In speaking with NOW
participants at the National Confe-
rence in Washington D.C. Feb. 17
and 18th, any Southern men and woe
men are concerned with the ERA's
Passages Write to friends and relae
tives in Florida, Urge them to wri-
te, campaign, and vote for the ERA.
* Equal Pay Act
As amended the Equal Pay Act
now protects executive, administrae
tive, and professional employees
and’ outside sales people. If you
feel that you are not being paid fhe
Same salary as a man doing substa~
ntially the same work, you can file
a complaint with the wage and hour
division of the Department of Labor
listed in the phone book. DO IT}
please send them a couple of dolla= .
_ GROUP NEWS
CAPITOL DISTRICT MEN'S GROUP
Beyond the Personal Solution
Most men who become seriously involved
IX
Until men come to some accorinindatian
with other men, their ability to relate
to women in more humane ways will be
compromised. Until we put to rest our
feelings of alienation from other men,
in trying to do something about sexism be~ we will not be able to move beyond the
gin with their own lives because they are
personally uncomfortable, Fortunate are
the ones who have friends who care enough
about them to hold up mirrors reflecting
how they relate to women, to other men:
and to themselves, Such friends combine
the priceless qualities of compassion and
telling-it-like~it-is, This blend of '
nurture and challenge has stretched many
of us to become aware of more human ways
of relating to ourselves and to those
about us. For some, this awareness has
led to taking substantial risks in our
personal likes to achieve more wholesome
relations with a few of our closest 7 i2.:¢
friends. Men who are concerned about
their authenticity often manage to de~
velop this type of limited personal sol-
ution—with those who are safe, And of-
ten we plateau. right there, with a com
fortable amount of return on the invest—
ment we have risked,
oy
The temptation is strong for men to
cop-out at this level and not address
sexism in public where other men eval-
uate and* compete with them, After all,
the -personal solution reduces the threat
of rejection by loved ones -(usually women)
the rewards from resisting sexism in pub
lic are more remote, and the risks of
ridicule by men are very tangible,
Whether we are motivated by the joys of
achieving something worthwhile or by
the fears of failure if we don't, "going
public" is frightening. Many of us can-
not risk it alone, and there are good
reasons why it is not important to do so,
In fact, taking a public position on
sexism with the support of other men has
much to commend it over the individual
trip. We have always depended on women
to support our "masculine" public pos—
turing even though they know what we are
like in private, It usually has been
safe to show women our human attributes,
but seldom to reveal ourselves to the men
with whom we compete. Men have always
found other men who'll epenly stand by
them in pursuit of stereotypic masculine
activities such as sports’and war, But
to help men develop into persons who will
support other men in a public position
_ On sexism—that is a real fraternal
‘challenge,
comfort of our personal solutions, either
alone or in the companionship of our bro-=
thers. That is why men's groups are so
important -- as a beginning.
by Bob Fager
LETTERS TO SPEAKOUT
Dear Speakout: |
Concerning the article in the
February issue,on the Joint Legis-
lative Committee Hearing, I am not
the President of the American Seci-
ety.for Public Administration.
Andrew Krieger is president of the
Capital District Chapter of ASPA.
‘I have merely been appointed liaison
locally, to the Standing Committee
On Women in Public Administration.
June Martin is chairperson of this
committee. My testimohy at the hear-=
ing was the first action taken by
the committee in this area. Reports
Ms. Martin has. given us from cther
Chapters indicate that as mild as
this action was,we are alot livelier
than most of the other chapters
nation-wide. The National Capital
Area Chapter states that "NCAC does
not have e positive program for
» women. Tnstead, we have treated
our women members as public admin-
istrators with no separation er
distinction from the rest of our
membership." And we know how far
that gets anyone}!
In sum, would you please correct
the error of my title in ASPA, and
I think that the last two paragraphs
of my testimony and perhaps some of
the statistics on the Fact Sheet
are all that should be reported in
Speakout,. Sincerely,
Jennifer Chatfield
ECRASEZ L'INFAME!
To the Editors:
I humbly request that you add
my remarks to those previously pub-
lished in your Letters to Speakout
column, concerning the recent Suprme
Court ruling regarding abortion.
I wish to join my voice to those
Of all eloquent Ckrristians rightly
clamoring to preserve the lives of
the unbern at whatever cost to the
females whe conceived them.
(cent; gel)
tt
LETTERS TO SPEAKOUT
In a Capitol press conference
on January 23rd, Constance Cook,
Assemblywoman from Ithaca, ann-
ounced the filing of a bill des-
igned to remove the subject of
abortion from State law and leave
it to be regulated by the iMedic-
al Practices Act and the Health
Department,
Coming soon after the historic
Supreme Court decision, the bill
will remove the word "abortion"
from penal law, county law, jud-
iciary law, general business law,
civil rights law and criminal
procedures law.
The purpose of the proposed
legislation is to make the abort-.
ion procedure a purely medical
one and to insure that any reg-
ulations of this procedure will
be limited to pertinent health
laws.
In a statement to the press Ms.
Cook remarked, "I have always
considered the subject of abort-
ion to be a question of public
health and private morality."
Noting that the first restrict-
ions on abortion were drawn in
light of dangerous post-operative.
infections and often accompanying
death in the early 1800's, Ms.
Cook stressed that we now have
substantial documentation to show
that legal abortion has proven to
be medically safe. In New York
City the safety rate this past
year was 3.5 female deaths for
each 100,000 operations. At the
same time the average maternal
death rate was 37.7 deaths for
100,000 live births,
Mis. Cook, one of six women in
petit
Although the Supreme Court
decision on abortion is great
cause for rejoicing, we must not
become complacent in feeling
that a woman's right to early
abortion is now secure. A num-
ber of recent events should make
us cautious, Firstly, Right-To-
Life groups in the area are still
very active and have been cont-
inuing to debate speakers from
the Coalition for Free Choice.
secondly, the.Sunday after the
Supreme Court's action, a fair-
Sized ad appeared in the New
York Times \.eek in Review Section
Captioned "This week an old war
ended and a new war escalated."
A fetus was pictured and readers
were urged to contact the Non-
sectarian Committee for Life to
help Protect the Unborn. And
thirdly, pur U.S. Senator, James
Buckley, announced that he would
introduce a constitutional amend-
ment at the earliest feasible
time to include fetuses in the
constitutional definition ot
"person", thereby invalidating
the Supreme Court ruling. I
think it is imperative that
people at least write to Senator
Buckley to tell him that they
oppose his proposition. I>
believe that people should also
write to Senator Jacob Javits
and to their Representative to
urge them to vote against such
an amendment should it be intro-
duced,
Please don't be lulled into
complacency!
In sisterhood
Carol Anne Ordway
a legislature body of two hundred ~~ There's 4 new place in tow
and ten, will introduce a series
of bills for women's reform,
Three bills already filed in Alb-
any deal with maternity benefits,
minimum wage laws, job discrimin-~
ation and civil rights. For
further information on these and
other bills, Ms. Cook's phone
number is 472-3550.
Carolyn Schwenker
7 Washington Road
scotia, NY 12302
/ THE GRYFFON
ied
a
Film for March 9,10: Rachel ,Rachel
Dinner at 6:30 before the show
Open Fridays and Saturdays only.
The Gryffon is 4 film sdciety with
@ restaurant.
Address: 393 Washington Ave, Alb.
(behind Draper Hall) phone: 462-9033
Cost:. /mgoyie »4.00, movie$2
BinnEP/Bai}e, 24500» mov
LETTERS TO SPEAKOUT{cont.)
bes 7
Statistical data provided by Ms.
These female creatures clearly de= Chatfield certainly supports this
serve no consideration, for they
arguments:
have fornicated. Though fornication Annual salaried employees, male
is an act involving two people, we
have instructed us to believe it,
that fornication is always the _
fault of woman, daughter of Eve,
and female 3450
all Know, because the Church fathersyale
Female
1420 or 41.2%
2030 or 58.8%
Administrative and Professional
agent of Satan; the male is the vic-Positions, B. A. degree, Gr. 14
tim of her vile powers of seduction and above
and therefore blameless. It is there-
fore only fitting that the female
sinners be punished, either by ..
being forced to bear an unwanted
child, hopefully in great pain; or
by being tortured and mutilated if
they resert to illegal abortion.
The Supreme Court, by counter-
manding the great natural, self-
evident and Church-ordained law that
woman must always suffer from her
female condition, has violated our
sacred precept, namelyk"Save the
fetus, murder the mother!", which
I suggest be our~slogan as we pure
sue our righteous goal of imposing
our truth on all unbelievers, but
especially females. .
In conclusion, Isay unto you,
ECRASEZ L'INFAME!!
Arouet
Ed. nete: The opinions expressed
in our Letters to Speakout column
do not necessarily represent those
of the Speakout staff.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
On the Status of Women in New York
State Department of Education
Testimony given by Jennifer
Chatfield before the Joint Legis~-
lative Committee on Labor problems
of Women points out that the ea?
Department of Education has failed
to establish the necessary liason
between the Personnel office and
organizations representing the
current thrust towards equality for
women. |
Past actions of the Department -
clearly point to an awareness of
deep-rooted discriminatory practices
and the need for immediate action
to achieve full equality for women,
"However, in the area of Recruitment
procedures . . there has been an
omission which all too effectively
narrows the field of potential
candidates," :
Total 1425
Male 986 or 69.2%
Female 439 or 30,8%
Division Directors
40 positions
34 male —
6 Female or under 7%
It should be appreciated that
even this low figure-is inflated
by the inclusion of such tradite
ional fields of heavy female |
employment as Nursing Education,
Vocational Rehabilitation and
Library Development.
Top Administration, 25 positions
Executive Deputy Commissioner (1)
Male
Deputy Comm. (3) Male
Assoce Comm. (6) (1 Vacan)Male
Assist. Comm.(15) (1 Vac.)Male
WOMEN'S TAPES
The following programs are avails
able on full-track monaural tapes.
All shows are approximately 9=12
minutes longs: They are available
on free rental from SPEAKOUT ale
though donations would be welcome.
Contact Carol Biernacki 463-6897.
The Politics of Housework: Divi-
sion of labor by sex begins at
home, backed. up by a battery of
rationalizations. This tape trans-
lates the rationalizations.
Another Look at Rock: A collage
of music and words exposing and
‘discussing sexism in pop rock
lyrics and in the music scene as
a whole.
Marriage: In which the myths md
the economics of matrimony are
exposed,
Women's Bail Fund:Radio Free Peo-
ple conducted this interview with
Welfare Rights Organizer Jeanette
Washington. She takks about the
Women's Bail Project (cont. p_)
.-... ANNOUNCEMENTS
Call for Action
A number for people in need to call,
Patterned after a successful New York
City program, Albany now has its own
Call for Action, Courtesy of Radio Station June lst:
WROW and through the hard work of Lillian
Alpert. Between llam and 1 pm each day,
Capital District residents may call
462-6445 with any question, Action people
wihleput: them in touch with the people
who can best answer their needs,
So far, most questions have centered
around consumer or legal problems, but
action volunteers are prepared to handle
questions about the military, the draft,
housing, and a wide range of other topics,
The credit for the success of this pro-
gram must go to Mrs, Milton Alpert, 7 Har-
- vard Ave., Albany. Her magnetic person= —
ality and skill as an organizational
dynamo have helped her to gather together
and train 35 volunteers, But more are.
needed, If you can spare one day a week
from 10:15 to 2pm, please write Ma,,
Lillian Alpert at the above address, or
call her at 438-0204,
. SHIRLEY CHISHOLM AT SCHENECTADY? ?
_ Shirley Chisholm spoke at Schenectady
County Community College last month, but
few women heard her words. Why?
Feminists of the Tri-City area were not
notified of this event, /
_. If any individual or organization is
planning a talk or a program that would
be of interest to our readers, please
contact Sherry Sussman of the SPEAKOUT
staff with details, Call 372-4671,
NOW _INVERNATIONAL FEMINIST PLANNING
CONFERENCE JUNE 1-4 |
Feminists from all over the world have
. been invited to join NOW members and
other U. S. Feminists in an historic con-
ference at Clark Univ., Worcester, Mass.
50 miles west of Boston,
Clark Univ, as co-sponsor, has offered
free rooms and inexpensive meals ($6,00
per day) to 500 women, plus auditorimms
and campus facilities, The workshops
will be televised during the day so tiat
participants may see replays in the
evening of the workshops they have
missed. The tapes will be used on var=
ious television programs and may have
NOW PLANNING CONFERENCE CONT.
real herstorical value someday,
CONFERENCE GOALS
To study the cross-cultural
status of women in the United
States,
Te organize feminists inter-
nationally; to convoke a
larger Feminist Conference;
to establish means for the
continuing goals of the Fem
inist movement and to plan
their implementation;
to discuss and act upon such matters
as may properly come before a body
planning an international organization,
We expect about 150 invited Feminists
plus 300-400 observers,
June 2,3,4:
Do you inow key women in the movement
abroad who should be invited to this
conference?
‘Could you serve as an interpreter in
Spanish, French, German, or in any
other language?
Do you wish to attend
an observer? .
If "yes" to any of these questions, please
contact the Conference coordinator Ms,
Patricia Burnett, 18261 Hamilton Rd.,
Detroit, Michigan, 48203,
the conference as
NEWS FLASH
Hudson Valley Community College Library
is featuring a Happy Birthday display
in honor of Susan B, Anthony,
SPEAKOUT's cover and lead article
from the February issue is enclosed in a
glass case along with an "I Love you
Susan B, Anthony" button, and the Liber-
ated Woman's Appointment Calendar,
Buttons and calendars are available from
the Speakout Staff, We hope other
libraries will follow suit. _
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available for $3.50 per year from:
New Moon Publications, Inc,
Box 3488 Ridgeway Station
Stamford, Connecticut 06905
(It's called The Monthly Extract: An
irregular Periodical ) Send for a sample
copy free,
: Announcements, (Cont.) Der. V7
in NYC and her imprisonment on that such persons will not be in-=
Riker's Island for refusing to pay timidated by the employer.
the subway fare.
A=-3869, to amen# the executive law
songs About Women: A story in song regarding the awarding of counsel
by Susan Graetz. Includes a selec- fees, asking the division of human
tion of traditional and new folk rights to award counsel to a woman
SONGSe : 7 who wishes to prosecute an employ-
ment discrimination complaint wi tth
Other tapes are available directly the same level of legal expertise
from, THE» REST OF THE. NEWS,~306 E, as-the-discriminationctn short,
State St., Ithaca, N.Y. 14850. the bill is necessary to allow com-
Cost: $6.00 each or by special plainants the same access to compe-
arrangement. tant counsel which is currently
OMMENT 1 ! available to respondent employers.
NO C } 4
The Ladies Home Journal is sponsor- Please give Reilly some feedback.
ing a Television Special about women.
The program, scheduled for this JOBS WANTED
spring, has NO WOMEN involved in its iigega «To.
productiont! The Journal editor is Woman wanted: Woman with or without
Lenore Hershey. Phone 212 935-4100 Chiid of her own to share home and
and COMPLAIN, ; child responsibilities.with divorced
3 professional woman who works after-
BILLS AMENDING LABOR LAWS PROPOSED noons and evenings. Cadi 456-0120.
The following bills have been Baby-sittin
introduced by Assemblyman Reilly
and are co-sponsored by Constance
Cook. These bélls are the outgrowth
of the public hearings on the JLC
on Labor which many of us partici-
pated in this past December,
Exchange wanted.
Schenectady area. Mother of 5 yr.
Old wisheé to exchange baby-sitting
with another mother. Evenings.
My home or yours. Call 372-4671.
Experienced Seamstress- Fine custom
Draperies 8 to 4:30. Min 30 hr.week.
A-3867, to amend the executive law Call 869-0269.for appointment.
in relation to segregation of employ-
ment advertisements. The bill would Sexist male trying to break free
exclude the "for the convenience of needs job. Will babysit, do
the reader" disclaimer. (Write your oaq jobs, part time work at your
paper and let them know) store, cleaning cellars, attics,etc.
call 463-6897
A-3880, to amend the labor law and
education law in relation to women!
protective standands. This would
effectuate the Attorney General's
opinion that certain women's pro-
tective provisions in the State:
Labor Law are in conflict with the char
Federal Law prohibiting sex discrim for
ination.
ge $1.00 per copy. Send chenk
$7.50 payable to Speakout to
Carol Biernacki, 120 3rd Ave.,
ensselaer, NY 12144
A-3866, to amend the labor law in
relation to discriminatory practices
with respect to public work contractls name
All contracts for state and municip
construction would be required to
contain a provision that sex will =. eee
not be a basis for not hiring or
(cont. next column) ee a ee
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Cook/Housekee per for Powell
(Quaker) House Retreat Center,
Prefer someone interested in
health food as well as other types
of cooking. 6 day week. Become a
part of this friendly community.
Call or write: Joan Wattles
Powell House, Old Chatham, NY
CIVIL SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
23-810 Training Tech & Rep.
23-811 Conservation Ed. Trainee
243-812 Museum Instr. Trainee .
23-813 Driver Improvement Evaluator
25-814 Public Health Educator
Journeyman Salary $9.535
Trainee Salary $9.005 °:
23-800 Gen. Research Services
23-801 Research Services Economist
23-802 Res, Serv. Statistician
23-805 Res. Serv. Sociology -
23-804 Res. Serv. Educ.Testing Aide
25-820 General Analysis Services
23-821 Analysis Serv. Auditing
23-822 Anal. Serv. Finance
23-823 Anal. Serv. Planning
Trainee Salary $9,005
23-830 Welfare Insp.:
Rep. $9, 5355
23-831 Senior Welfare Insp.
Field Rep. $11,277
23-832 Associate Welfare Insp.
Gen, Field Rep. $13,244
23-833 Supervising Welfare Insp.
Gen, Field Rep. $15,512
23-855 Compensation Claims
Investigator $8,497 :
Compensation Invest. $8,497
Lottery Inspector $8, 497
Exec..Officer.F $8, 037
24-880 Investigator $9,005 —
23-881 Bingo Control Invest. $8, 49
23-856 Public Health Tech. $6,778
(23-846 Personnel Examiner $9,535
23-847 Senior Pers. Exam. $11,929
Examinations for all the above
positions to be held APRIL 14,'73
Applications accepted up to
Marcon 12, 1973... -
Application forms can be obtained.
from State Department of Civil
Service, State Office Building
Campus, Albany, NY 12226. -
Gen. Field
Gen.
_ ,<emiily Inn.
. Fer all other details,
D2 O
COALITION FUND RAISER FOR MARCH
CROSS COUNTRY SKI WEEK@END
Help the Coalition to stay open,
The abortion Fight as not been
won yete
Keep the week-end of March 23,
e4, 25 open for an experience yoy
will not. forgets This: issa
Cross Country Skiing Week-End,.
. For just $28 per person, enjoy
good food, companionship and even
free ski instructions. This week
end will be hald in Vermont, near
Mt. Snow, at a small country style
Children are wele-
com@ée The price of the week-end
includes room, breakfasts and
dinners, even a wine and cheese
party on Sat. night, (bring your
- Own bottle of winey plus ski
instruction,
call
Ce Ae Ordway 489~1605
, . *
Enclosed $10 deposit .
TEL
7
send to: Ce. A. Ordway
89 Hazelhurst Ave.
Albany, 12203
Fer Coalition Skieweek-end
March 23, 24, 25
Advance reserations needed, so
get your money in right away,
reservations are going fast,
PLEASE PLEASE _i SPLEASE
Coalition Fund Raising Committee
please schedule your committee
meetings closer to our March
15th dead line. These last
minute emergencies are killing met
DB
CALENDAR AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
ee |
March 5 Film: Loves of a Blonde. Mar. 31 Women's Craft Pair. Bene-
Sponsored by SUNYA women's Libera- fit Children's Senter. Place: The
tion front. LC 1 7:30 pm. Free with Women's Center, Poughkeepsie. An
tax card, $ ~25. without. -all day affair.
staf, mi moving Zot tao super BEE EE, tcetuten meets, roe
and Membership meeting. Place: 98 OC°Untry ‘Ski. Weekend, oki lessons,
S. Pine St., Albany. Call Chris meals and room included. Call..cCarol
koot about meal plans; 463-8135 Anne vrdway for details. #89-1605
Mar. 7,14,21,28 Albany Feminists. April 2 SUNYA Women's Liberation
Upen meetings, new members welcome. Front meeting. Campus Center 315.
Call Barbro wilson 456-3410, Time: 73;30pm.
Mar. 7,14,21,28 Capital District April 6-8 Women's Liberation
Men's Group. Contact Peter Ordway Conference Weekend. SUNYA Those
for details: 489-1605. interested in chairing workshops,
and helping with the preparations
Mar. 8 International women's Day call Peg Nadler 457-5186.
Celebration. Women's Center B'day
Party. _S8pm. women's Center, 96 CONTACT P#HRSONS Sa
Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 SUNYA women's Liberation Front ~
et mene
Mar. 10 International Solidarity Matilsky 457-4759.
Day. (xeplaces Intern'tl Tribunal)
Sponsored by wWNAAC. 7:30pm. Place: Capital District Men's Group
Town all, 115 w. 43rd St. Manhattan Peter Ordway 489-1605
Donation: $2.50.
Albany Chapter women's Political
War. linle State wide Legislative Caucus. kuth Tompkins Bridgham,
C onference. Action '73. Sponsored 465-8530.
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the Church at 463-7135. 462-9769. New members accepted
now thru Mar. 14.
Mar. 13 Albany County Women's Poli-
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SPEAKOUT: AFeminist Journal
Vol II no. IV April 1973
INTERNATIONAL SISTERHOOD: TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
1. International Sisterhood compliled by Peggy Nadler
3. U.S.Supreme Court-Landmark Decision On Abortion-
Arleen Emery Brown
4 women's Center Planned
5--'omen of Yugoslavia- Paula Corey-Thyagara jen
7. liadonna Ghandhi: "Homemakers are Voters Too"
8. Noments Political Causus Endorsements
Choose Life Not Death
9 A Most Unforgettable Woman-Paula Corey-Thyagara jan
10. Letters To The Editor
li. Australian Women's Liberation-Suzanna Bailey
12. Action For the Month
Mediterragn Mammas—Carol Biernacki
13. Unconverted and Unconvertible-Feminist Press
14, Fear omen; 1400 Women Get the Vote ;Support Women's Radio
15. Theresa Cooke: Comptroller Candidate
16. Opposition Rises to ERA Amendment
17. One-To-One Committee Visits Albany-Bunni Vaughn
18. Employment Opportunities;Herstory At Empire State-
Song of World Sisterhood Mark Lamphier
19 Group News
20. More Letters to the Editor
21. ‘‘omen In Canada-Ann Booth
Approaching Simone-Feminist Press
22. Looking At Ourselves-Carol Biernacki
23. Calendar-Sherry Sussman
Other Credits:This month's cover was. doné’ by aria’ Graztaa-
Romeo, 1032 Van Antwerp Rd. Schnectady. liGR has a degrree in
economics from the Univ. of Kome. She has (cont. bottom of page
Other workers this issue: oRppsep Sortez, Dorothy Bellick,
Next Month: Commemorate Nother's Day this issue with your
viewpoint on the subject. Ideas: The realities and non-realit?:.
ies of motherhood; Non-mothers as people etc. Deadline for
articles April 15 Mail to 184 Washington Ave, Albany 12210
The following month will center on EMPLOYMENT, Deadline May 15
Special next- month The Women's unit(finally}
MGR cont.always been primarily interested in the arts. She
is aresident of Niskayuna where she manaces a family of
two children and a husband,
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INTERNATIONAL SISTERHOOD
FRANCE===The Bobigny Case. "On
Oct@ber 11, 1972, 17 yeareold Marie
Claire Chevalier was released by
the Bobigny chilren'ts court where
she had been tried for having an
abortion. (Bobigny is a suburb
of Paris. On November 8, her mother,
her friends, md the abortionist
were brought before the court of
Bobigny. Article 317 of the French
penal code prohibits abortion
and imposes prison terms on any=
one who performs one Or is an
accomplice. This law was to be
tested by this casee On NOvVe 22
the werdict: Ms. Chevalier, a
suspended fine; for the abortionist
a year in prison suspended. The
friends,released. The case is
being appealed."--Francine Topper
Majority Report
Ss
AUSTRALIA==="On December 15 the ©
commission that sets wage rates
in Australia ruled that women ...5
must receive equal pay for equal
work by June 1975, The increase
is to be paid stages, one-third
at a time. Equal pay for women
was a key plank in the Labor
partu program, which won the
December 2 national elections.
A spokesman for the National E
Employers Policy Committee imme-
diately threatened that prices
would beraised to absorb the
expense,"
--The Militmt
FRANCE=<=— For WONAAC, I a
happy at you victory. I wish I
could be W th you for the cele-
bration. Let us continue the
fight.
In Sisterhood, '
Simone de Beauvoir
---WONAAC Newsletter
ye
SINAGAPORE==<={"For Singapore of
70's, the third child is a
luxury, the fourth and fifth
anti-social acts," Singapore
Health Ministry
CANADA#s=The Canadian Women are
very active in the fight for the
birth contril and legal abortion,
On March 16-18, Toronto was the
site ef a cross-Canadian confer-
ence sponsored by the Canadian
Women's Coalition to Repeal the
Abortion Laws, For more info.
on Canada's action write or call
L rna Grant or Joan Campana, at
416-863-9773, c/o NeilleWycik
College, 96 Gerrard Ste Ey,
Torontoe |
One of the best books avail-
able on the various methods of
birth control is published in
Canada by McGill University. To
receive a copy write Birth Control
Handbook, Box 1000, Station G,
Montreal, 130 Quebec. The mail-~
‘ing charge is 25¢ for 1 copy,
10¢ thereafter, (maximum 20
LONDON==-"The fourth National
Women's Conference held in Lon-
don in December was attended by
more than 1500 women from
liberation groups throughout
the United Kingdom as well as
Irelad, Scotland, Italy, and
other Western Eurepean countres
Canada, the U.S.A., Chile, and
Australia,
"No men, no press, no photo=
graphs were allowed during a
weekend which saw three plenary
sessions and 31 workshops. THere
was prolonged discussion on
whether vomen should be paid
for housework; the idea was
rejected for fear that this would
reinforce the myth that house-
work is women's work ad that
such payment would turn women
into pensioners rather than
eage earners.
The conference rejected, too,
the British government8s propos-
ed tax credit scheme which
would incorporate all family
allowances granted to the
husband instead off their being
paid directly to the mother, as
at present. Many women feared
that under the new system, none
ef the money would come théir
way. -=-Maura Butterly, Glasgow
corresondent, United Feninist
Press Off Our Backs 1/73
go
TiiuL.a!D . . .
A fev short notes <bout the-vomen in
é counbry of violence: se,
In Derry, ¢ wonen's grow»
criticize the Provisionel Ita bombing
cempeigns, It is thought the merch hed
been controlled by a local prrish »vriest
and was not the woren's ideas. ‘the peop=
le believe tht all »oliticeal ection is
attributed to tie Church rether then in~
dividu. 1s.
Varia *‘eCuire, :n-ectivist in the
Provincial IRA in the .orth, broxe with
the srovincieal lecdersiiip auc »ublically
criticized their bombing »olicy end
lesders. Her st: tement to the Britis:
_ oress for money, is seid to be second-ry
in importance to her lov:, life in the
IR:.--which 1s the suposed re: son for
her anger. She hes veen «ttecked. for
immorality end. edvocéeuing cirth control.
“ost woren believe 'eria sold her story
for either the money or the publicity,
none were concerned with her soliticel
st. tevents. .
There is - woren's.grouo in Belf« st
celled *.omen Together=-s ‘““ middle cless
pefce or éuigation," In writine, the
groun sounded tozeth=r——-they hve « nevys
letter—-in actuelity, the grou; broke
over oolitical disagreenénts’ before
anythins, got siuerted. It seems that io-
men's meetings are usually inv:ded by
@ifferent political >» ries vhich trv to
coopt wovuen's energies into serving »ro-
jects of t.eir own.
There is another frou» in Dublin
vhich puts out he Fovwnes!' Otreet
nel.
isht now, they -re nlerued by
workshoos thet cre not being <sttended bv
women(they deel with single mothers, leg-
al rights, birth conbrol). .
~Tind Darragh, .Off Our Backs, 1/73
TS: each :
~~ Women did +.1d still do ste» outside
their treditional roles to helo the
country, but this is not because they
are libereted in.:ny sense. It is be-
cause the welfare of the country is so
importeit thet even @riving a tr:ctor
or cerrying a jun cen be écce.ted,.
Their thinking never ch need, because es
soon és things become more 'norma! yo-
men go rirht b. ck to the 'sitechen. !0o-
men, I heve been told over <nd over, are
cepeblé of doing thincs in evergericies,
but they don't ree’ly lice it. Its net
néetural, . ——
",.e.in the cities and towns, things
are even more treditional «nd remind me
c .
ce
‘ e .
merched to .
otreet Joure 1
of the U.S. in the 1950's, Babies ere a
highly valued contribution to the n-tion
end woren st:rt having them vhen they are
young nd'kee, on, For this they receive
a small sun from the government (heelth
cere is free) end, if they hed * job, a
- percentage of severel months! selery,
Their jobs are held for them. débortion
‘is not legel.
" It's herder for the woman to get <
divorce, Many women work because of the
tight economic situation, but they heve
kess importent jobs end eern less. —
Their children «re either left alone or
with: beby sitters....child cere centers
for poor people...are mainly dumping
grounds.
"Out of 120 members of the Knesset
(Perliement), only 8 ere women. Only
8% of the student body st the scientific
university, the Technion, ere women.
For 2 men, milit. ry service is a duty;
for a women, it is not-——merried wamen
are exempt.
——Jeyce Gold, Majority Report, 3/73
BRELAND odin Febryary Eein 0!
Murcha, an IRS spekesman, lec-
tured in /lbany ena teur spon-
sered jointly by the Inter-
national Center and the Capital
frea Peace Center. He was aeseom-
Panied by Helena Sheen:n. She
Gave these poems to an Albany
Feminist whe shared them with
us. We believe they are -nony-
mous.e(What a wealth of literary
herstory, if all anon's are
wemen.)
Helena has beceme seme~
thing ef m expert on Irish
feminism having been in the
movement in Philadelphia before
she met Ecin and moved ferever
te Dublin. In fact she's stil
working on’a Danferth frem
Temple,
If myene becemes really
interested in Irish culture er
Irish feminism, they ought to
get in teuch with her. cfec's
EbénauOlMeseha, The Secretary,
Sinn Fein, 3@ Gardiner Place,
Dublin 1,
A WOMAN IS A BRANCHY TREE
A wmenis a branchy tree
fnd man a singing wind;
And from her branches cerelessly
Fe thes what he can finds
Cont. P, 4
Se nee -__________..__-_ Fe
U.S. SUPREME COURT-LANDMARK DECISION ON ABORTION 3
Januiry 22, 1973 - 2 date thot
will be found in everv future his-
tory of the Women's Movement, It is.
the date of the grestest victory
ever in the lone drive torrrds full
equality and autonomy for women in
American society. ©
Becruse of th-t date, the. Supreme
Court of the United States held
that the humon rirchts. protected by
the U.S. Constitution are “hroad
enourh to entornass 2 woman's de-
cision whether or not to terminate
her pregnancy.” The richt of women
to find safe, lege .l abortion ser-
vices is now moindnted in every State
in the Union. - :
The decision, 2s written by Juse
tice Blackmun, is extrrordinarily
sweeping and comvrehensive, It is
also written in unusually cleir
lanzuxze, so thot there vould be.
relatively few court tests to follow
“hich will proceed 211 the wry up
to the Hich Court. The Court has
made it explicitly clear'‘thoit the
"“State® cannot prohibit women from
obtaining safe, medical abortions
during the first six ana one-half
to seven months of pregnancy... After
that time, vrohihitien is allowed
except under cert2in conditions,
Specificrlly,’ the -Court has
broven pregnancy uv into three
trimesters. The reason for this is
that at different times during
preenancv, abortions ore verformed
with different derrees of risizt to
life and health, Therefore, the
Court hos ruled ag follots:
1. “For the stxze vrior to
Apyroximsately the end of
the first trimester (13
weels), the rbortion de-
cision and its-effecturtion
must he left to the medical
jJudement of the pregnant
woman's attending vhysician,
Thot is - no recuirements
m2y be set uv “bv the stite
excent thit 2 licensed
physicirn verform the
vrocedure, .
2.. "For the st1ogze subseauent to
— Avnroximitelv the end of the
first trimester, the State,
-.. in promotine its interest
in the heclth of the mother,
as
Ly
may, if it chooses, regulate
the abortion procedure in
ways thot. ore reasonably re-
lated to maternal health."
This mertns that the Strte MAY,
for example, recuire that
abortions be. verformed in
hospitrl during the second
trimester, This is consistent
with the fact that the compli-
e1tion rite for abortions per-
formed during this period
climbs to avproximately 27 per
1,000. The procedures used in
late preenancy do crrrv 2
grexter ris to the life and
herlth of the woman and there-
fore more rerulsations may be
justified.
“For the stage subseauent to
viabilityv, the State, in vro-
motins its interest in the
potentirlity of human life,
may, 1f it chooses, regulate
and even proscribe abortion,
excent where it is necessary
in .vprovriste medicrl judze-
ment, for the preservation of
the life or health of the
mother,
In this section of: the-de-
Cision, the Court foes further
in vermitting abortions than
any existing aw in the U.S,
Present statues (even in N.Y,
St>te) permit abortions in
the Ist trimester only to
protect a-woman's life -— not
her herlth, Virxbility:is de-
fined by the Court as occur-
ring betireen the 2th and
48th eels of sestation.
The issude of “when life be-
fins” was not’ decided by the
Court - in recognition of the
fact that nNo-consensus exists
on this aquestion:.in any of the
Scholarly disciplines which
have 2ddressed themselves to
ee Hovever, the Court did
decide that the “yunborn* has
never heen pnrotected by the.
Cont. on page é
IRISH WOMEN'S POEM.CONT.
gn
Thén windnandnman go far away,\,
While Winter comes with loneliness
With cold, and rain, and slaw deca
On weman and on tree, till they
Dreop to the earth again, and he
f withered woman, a withered tree
While wind and man woo ih the glad
Another tree, another maid.
THE RED#HAIRED MAN'S WIFE
1 have taken that vew!
And you were my friend
But yesterday-—New
All that's at anzend;
And you are my husband, and claim
me, and 1 must depend! e+.
My old mame is lost;
My distinction 4#f rac8}
Now, the line has been crossed,
Must I step to your pace?
Must I welk as you list, and
ebey, and smile up in your face?
All the white and the red
Of my cheeks you have want
All the hair of my head!
And my feet, the! they run,
Are yours, and you own.me and
end me, just as I begunl..e.
I am wamtan! But still
Am alive, and can feel
Every intimate thrill
That is woe er is weal;
I, aleof, and divided, apart,
Standing far, can I kneel?
Oh, if kneeling were right,
I should kneel nar be sad]
And abase in your sight
fll the pride that I had!
I should come to you, held te
you, cling to yeu, call to yeu,
Gladh eee
I am separate still}
I am I and not yeu!
And my mind and my will,
As in secret they grew,
Still are secret; unreached,
and untouched, and net subject
te you.
WOMEN'S CiNTeR PLANNED FOR ALBANY
A meeting to discuss the poss=
ibility of a women's center for
the “‘lbany areawas held by Wednes-
Yay, March 2lst at the International
Center,e2 Willet St., Albany. Fol-
lowing a brief discussion ef the
need for a center, the group re-~
viewed the mishaps of the first WC;
hossible ways of getting space,
aftere:describing minimum standards.
(ane large room, kitchen, bath, one
small room.)
It was decided te dn exploratory
work before calling a large open
meeting of all feminists in the
area. It was agreed to explore be-
fore the next meeting: the YWCA
(leoking for tenmts and affliations)
(Sally Haskins and Jean Juhre are
checking this outs;Trip and compar-
able organization in Albany(Susanna
Bailey);State Property(Anne Borel);
Albany City Broperty(Bonnie DawsonQ}
College Properties(Pat Farrell and
Liz Pool);Exploring Restrictions
from Real Estate Agents(Mary Stoll);
Cemmunicatien with Other Wemen's
Centers(Carol ‘nne Ordway).
The next meeting is Thuisday,
April 12. Bring a sandwich. Tea
and Ceffee available. If you can't
come but want te be kept on the
Wement.s Center mailing list call
Anne Berel: 472-355f, 403-5195
A WOMEN'S CENTER’ IS BEING FORMEL.
I am interested in supporting
Li
Please netify me of meetings.
I can centribute:
___Time
Maney
Other
Name’as?
Address
Phone Group Affliation
Mail Te: Jean JUhre, £8 LancaSmsr
Albany, NY 122-10
a
THE WOMEN OF YUGOSLAVIA
woe
Before I vent to Live in Eastern
Europe in the late 1960’s the
Women’s Liberation Movement in the
United Strtes was just hittine the
front p .ges 2s 2 motley band of
tromen who burned their bras, It
TAS, rccording to the American
press, 2 big funnv jolce,
I had been 9 closet feminist
and quite unvity for sometime,
5
force. I never met 2 woman in Yugo-
Slavia who was “just 2 housewife,"
If a woman wasn't worlting she tas
a student. There .1re moinv tromen
architects, enrineers, and doctors
in Yugoslovin. None of those women
architects or engineers were in
positions of lexdership,. The tromen
doctors were fore the most vart
Synecologists 2nd nedisatricians -
Moving to Yuroslrvix where ecuality when 2 special problem arises one
betrreen men and women was not a
joe, but written into thse law as
an absolute fact of life, ™1s an
exciting adventure for me, I
trould have to describe here the
devastation of Yusoslavi2 during
World War II and hor this relates
to the lawful ecaurlityv of women
there some thirty veors .fter that
war, Suffice it to say that 2
grest many men were lost during
the War, that the countrv hod to
be rebuilt, thit the economy had
to be strengthened, Add 2 good
dexl of fervor, idealism, nrtion-
alism, 2nd brsic Communism, and
you hve 2 countrv thot after
World War II desrerxtely needed
tTromen 8 ;
Women resnonded to the c211 and
were 2 mijor force in the rebuild-
ing of Yugosl.vix. They had rood,
fair, lars to help them: equol pay
for equal vor’; abortion on demand;
family allowances for 211 children,
Expectant mothers who are at worl
are entitled to 133 leave days at
full o.y, 2nd on returninges to worl
they are 4llowcd to fro on half-
time until the child is 8 months
old. ‘Women, therefore, enjoy
security of tenure in their em-
ployment from the time then the
pregnancy is confirmed by the doc-
tor until the child is 8 months
old. Dry care centers and ‘-inder-~
gortens for children belo the
“School age .re availoble, free
(these centers c7n he formed with-
in the existine elemertazry system,
by the loc.2l commune, or bv
part of their vrelfire vrovi
their workers),
able for women 2t 7 minimum of 55:
years after 35.yeors of service,
In the late 1960°s
more than one third of the lnbor
is directed to 2 svecialist and
thev are .lways males,
In my o™m personrl relationshivs
tith Yugosl.v tromen I noticed 2
complete bre x): betrreen their pro-
fession2zl ond versona2l lives. ‘Then
these women returned home from the
factory or the office at 5 p.m,
they tere fully expected to attend
to their husbands, houses, and
children. I never personally saw
any ecuality in the Yugoslav home,
nor did the tromen demad it.
Inspite of its liberal laws,
Yugoslavia is still a traditonal
Society. This is certainlv reflec-
ted in the lack of women in top
political or management posts, and
it is even more apparent in the
personel dealines betreen men 2nd
women. But I am not here to nitpick
about who washes the dishes or.
changes the diapers. Yuzoslov women
compared to American tromen are
relatively eaual to men becruse the
State saw. valuable resource in
it’s tromen and used that resource
to the best of its ohbility.
Here at home we will prob2bly see
the Equal Rights Amendment defeated
by men who say thev want to protect
us from the harsher realities of
life. "hile the averore middle-
cl.1ss Yugoslav woman dreams of time
and 1l:bor-sovinge devices (a clothes
dryer for instance), the average
middle-closs American woman is
thintving of trking a part-time job
to escape boredom, |
I do not knot what lessons, if
any, we can learn from Yugoslovia.
It is apprrent that our government
Sionfordoes not consider us terribly valu-
Pensions are vay-
able to the welfare of the country,
to the State, We were last
"needed" during World War II to
women made up vorlz in the bomber factories,
Cente: P.-6
WOMEN OF YUGOSLAVIA cont.
When the boys came home, we went
home. Yufosl-2v vromen had to rite
ness the destruction of their
country before realizing their own
potenti2l. I do not belicve we
will see the destruction of this
countryv, at least from without.
The pass.oge or defeat of the
ERA is not goings to change attitudes
and without a fundamental change in
the attitudes of men in this
country towards women in this
country we will never attain anv-
thing resembling the cquality in
Yuroslavi2r. The women of Yugo-
Slavia have laws, a solid 30 year
foundation, rapidly changing atti-
tudes, and every hone of achieving
full equality. ‘le have the vote
and do not even use that well,
The 1946 Yugoslav Constitution
declares that “it is the duty of
every citizen to worl according ~ -
to his abilities; he who does not
contribute to the communitv can-
not receive from it." In seeing
it’s people 2s individuals and
potential contributors to the com-
munity 2nd country, the Yusoslov
government helps them realize their
abilities by beeline them up with
strone soci2l benefits, If we gain
anything at all for ourselves it
will be because we fought long and
hard for it, without the supvort
of the State. We will hove to do
it ourselves and that, according
to Mr. Nixon, is in the correct
American snirit.
Paula Corey-Thyagara jan
(Ed’s. Note: A new Albany resi-
dent, Ms, Corey was active in the
London Women’s Movement. Ms, Corey
is 2 member of the Albany Femi-
nists and we welcome her as a
Spealcout contributor, and staff
member, )
sittin ee Se a a a: a ae
SPEAKOUT HAS OPENED AN OFFICE
184 Washington Ave,
Albany, NY 122-10
Watch for our open house in May
SUPREME COURT cont, 6
Constitution, and crnnot be
defined 1s 2 “nerson" 28
the word is used in the 14th
Amendment,
The decision of the Court went
into effect immedirtely throughout
the entire country, and the Right-
to-Life Committee immedinrtelyv an-
nounced that they would worl for
a Constitutionzi amendment to pro-
tect the “unborn,”
Therefore, tre heave two tas’s
before us. One is to continue our
efforts to educrte ourselves and
the public on the medicrl, legal
and moral facts abortion. The
second is to do what we can 12s in-
dividuals to helnv provide facilie
ties for the nerformance of low-
cost, sxfe, mediccl abortions. Per-
hans the time has come for the
Capital District to have its orn
abortion clinic for the verformance
of lotr-cost, exrrly abortions.
Remember- Early Abortions are Safer,
Most of 211, I urge you not to
be lulled into complacency by the
senerrlly low profile being main-
tained by the local Right-to-Life
arouvs. The fight is not over yet.
But - the most importrnt battle
ever hrs been tron!
Arleen Emery Brormmn
Canitarl District
Coordinstor
N.Y. State Abortion
Hduc2tion Prorr-=m
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SS NRT EER SERRE EEE CURIE MEER. SOE RA TRIES
I am the Democratic nominee for the
Albany County Legislature from the 25th
Legislative District which encompasses
the 9th, lith, 19th, and 29th election
districts of Colonie, <lthoush a pri=
mary ch llenge in June is not eniiciveted
Colonic is registersad, however, 3 to 3.
“uewblicoen, meking the Vovarte: contest
ef enorrous challenze. ‘The RNepudliccn
nominee, Gwerd suhrenster, hes ocen in
the Gounty Lorislriure for «en yerrs,
is voll entrenche@ politie lly cnc core
werclolly In tiis comunity, anc "wes the
strongest vote getter in the lest lesis=
letive contest." (fimcs Union, 3/16/73)
Although this is the first time I
have run for public office, I have had
a life-time interest in political affaizs
and a desire to enter public service.
I went to law school in 1970 with the
thought that the training would help me
to prepare for such an opportunity—~an
opportunity which appeared when the
Women's Political Caucus, in its search
for candidates, contacted me in regard
to the possibilities in Colonie. After
graduation in June and the bar exam in
July, I expect to spend full time on the
campaign until November,
During my three years at Albany Law
School, I was elected Vice President of
the class, in our Freshman year and
again the following year. The position
had never been filled previously by a
woman. As Vice President, I was a voting
member of the Student Bar Associztion
Executive Council. In addition, I am
an active member of the Albany Law
Women's Caucus, a group which I helped
form.
Prior to entering law school, I was
involved in numerous community activi-
ties. For two years, I served as a
volunteer for Project ABL, a Cooperative
Extension program for low-income home~
maxors in Schenectady, where I worked
with families on a one-to-one basis in
av, attempt to help them learn to cope
meve effectively with everyday living.
This meant dealing with a multitude of
problems relating to homemaking, child
development, family relationships, and
the overwhelming world of welfare and
the legal system.
Later, I became the Co-ordinator for
the project, recruiting volunteers and
assigning them to families which had
been referred to us through other com-
munity agencies. I cannot honestly
assess my effectiveness in teaching or
helping low-income homemakers. I am
certain, however, that as a middle-class
homemaker; . I learned a tremendous amount
about life in our poorer communities and
the pressures which exist there. This
knowledge and insight has been reinforced
and enlarged by my current work and train-
ing at the Legal Aid Society in Troy.
During the 1969-70 school year, I
chaired the Mental Health Curriculum
Committee for Niskayuna Public Schools
which my children attend, (The Niskayuna
School District overlaps the area in
Colonie where we live.) "Mental Health,"
a strand of the total health program
recommended by the New York State Educa-
tion Department, includes the so-called
"sex education" material, a highly sensi-
tive and controversial topic in our area
at that tire. I was charged with putting
together a committee to develop a compre—
hensive program which would gain community
acceptance without causing undue divisive-
ness. This was successfully accomplished
and the program is now being implemented
in the Niskayuna Schools.
During that same year, 1969-1970, I
chaired the Abortion Subcommittee for the
Committee for Progressive Legislation,
a volunteer organization in the Capital
District representing roups throughout
the state. My committee worked closely
and effectively with Assemblywomen Con—
stance Cook and Mary Ann Krupsak (now
Senator Krupsak) for the passage of the
present abortion law in New York State,
and wes credited with being "instrumental
in changing the mind of at least one law
maker." (N.Y..Times 4/11/70)
My campaign this year will be organized
around two central issues: First, the
need for a county charter with an elected
executive who will be responsible to all
the people and who can administer our
budget more efficiently and effectively.
Second, the need for representatives in
our County Legislature who are willing to
serve the public rather than their own
private interests,
My campaign will be especially directed
towsrd women in the community, It is my
contention that women are largely ignored
especially in local elections, on the
theory that "women vote the way their
husbands tell them to." My opponent is
well known in the local fire stations,
bars, barber shops, and other meeting
places for men, I intend te. meet wppmen,
HOMEMAKE
S ARE VOTERS CONT. 8
in their homes, in beauty parlors, and
the local shopping centersse. I plan a
door-to-door campaign during the daytime
hours, as well as during the evening
WOMEN'S POLITICAL CAUCUS
5
DORSEMEN TS
There are four women running for office
locally who need some help,
Madonna Ghandhi
Running for County
hours. 7 Linda Lane Legislator in Colonie
This does not preclude an attempt to Schenectady with Democratic en-
reach male voters also, of course, It 869-0673 dorsement. No primary,
does mean, however, that major efforts
will be made during the daytime hours-—-a
time that I will have available and that
I intend to use to reach a large portion
of the population which is often at home
and isolated in suburban communities.
Homemakers must be brought into the main-
stream of the local political process.
We must understand that we have a voice
in the way our money is collected and
Theresa Cooke
165 Manning Blvd.
Albany
483-0704
Ruby Hughes
202 Orange Street
Running for City
Comptroller as a
Democratic indepen-
dent. Needs help
immedietely for pri-
mary on June 4th,
Running for County
legislator as inde-
spent--that it is our health that may or Albany pendent. No primary.
may not be protected, that it is we who 4621332 If she gets Liberal
may need Social Services, that it is our endorsement there
county court system which administers _ will be petition
the law to our families, and on through passing and that will ©
the list of services for which our be during the summer
county is responsible. We must be aware and very difficult.
of local government and vote to make it She needs help now.
work for us!
Jane Ramos Running for ward
VADONNA GhHANDH I UNDERSTANDS
The Problems. of’:8 Housewifé:
204 Lancaster
Albany
alderwoman for whats
now the 5th ward. No
primary against
Gloria Bellein, Deme-
crat incumbant, be-
cause of ward redis-
tricting. Will need
The Needs and Rights of Women support during cam-
j paign.
The Pressures'On.Low-Income Fami 1 i Cttininitttseeieitsetitseses tsetse seesenest
| The Responsibilities of Government CHOOSE LIFE, NOT DEATH
| VOTE
aceacte, — ‘ EARS 2 SSS TS. Semen ene es.
— Pa. Advertisenent
International Women's Day
March 8, commemorated an 1908
demonstration by the women garment
workers in NYC for better working
conditions and the right to vote.
|} It is a day dedicated to women's
; Struggle for equality, freedom,
; and justice.
Join with women around the
on
FOR PUBLIC SERVICE
VOTE FOR MADONNA GHANDHI
Democratic Nominee
FOR
Alba y County Legislature
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*A MOST UNFORGETTABLE WOMAN*
LONDON.....During the short 15
months I lived in London, I come
in contrct with an extraordinary
woman. She belonged to a con-
Sciousness raising group in London
and 2t some point in that raising
She decided quite firmly that the
movement, and her group inparticu-
lar, was made up of Communists and
their fellow trovellers, She drew
up 2 list of nomes, addresses,
phone numbers, of the women in her
group and women she “mer about
and too’ this list to the local
police st3tion. She mide 3 Zzood
dexl of trouble, 2 fool out of her-
Self, and many enemies. She also
opened 2 “Women’s Center in a
wor’ing class section of London,
There are 2 good many boarded
up houses in London slated for
demolition bv the borough from
within five months to five yeors
times. “ith the same fierceness
my friend used to rid the city of
alledrted Communists she set about
zettins avproval from the borough
to open up a house for her use AS
a center, Before thev could siy
yes or no, and they were le2ning
tovards no, she colled various
nemwspaners to let them tno hor
nice the cityfathers were to Allow
her to use the empty house for 2
Women’s Center, The borough,
caught ina compromising position,
saic ves,
My friend vressured the local
Shoviteeners to five the Center
paint, used furniture and appli-
ances, beddine and food. The ite
chen 14s eauipped with food for
hungry women and their children,
Upstairs was 2. lirge room mith heds
and cribs for those women and their
children who found themselves
Suddenly homeless, She &2ve out
eys to the Center to neizhborhood
women who could run there to ese
cane the beatings of violent hus-
bands (men were not 21lloved in the
Center). She organized boycotts
of overpriced shons in the neigh-
borhood, directed women in the
area to lawyers, social worters,
doctors, psychiatrists, Anyone tho
could help mitre their lives a bit
more pleasant. She started 3 non-
Sexist day care center,
1G9
Money was scarce but rent was
free and the shonkeepers always
seemed to come through with some-
thing (or face the threat of boy-
cott). Any woman from outside the
neighborhood tho visited the Center
was asited to contribute to its
continued existence. The ners-
papers provided continu2l publi-
city 2nd in no time at 711 the
Center became part of the community,
When I last saw this woman she
was about to confront the borouch
/agrin to asl for three more boarded
up houses on the srxme bloc?. She
was thinving of 2 welfare mother’s
commune. Although she still be-
lieved the women’s movement in
Eneland was bogged dom in politics
She did admit she was ashamed at
her hysterical manner of leaving.
Still, she would not allot politics
into the center in any form. She
believed the neighborhood tTromen
hod enough to grevnle with and that
a Free Angela poster would offer
them little enlightenment, Her
attitude seemed Slightly patroniz-
ing but one could not deny thrt the
Center twos worling well under her
direction.
With the success of the Center,
there were rumors in the movement
that this woman should be edged
out, that she had too much porrer,.
Her vreviously slandered Sisters
were eager to trike over the house
and redo it into 2."People’s Cen-
ter" ~~ with revolving lesadershin,
But this isn’t a Story about poli-
tical infighting within the move =
ment. It is about one woman's
ability to moke such an imp2ct on
a local community and, in the end,
on the liberrtion of momen,
Paula Corey-Thyagara jan
ee
Playgirl Bunnies will be ate
feature of the Albany County
Women's “Reptbtican Club "Bunny
hop" April 9th at the Golden Fox,
There will be an Easter Egg hunt
and Neil Kelleher will present
awards to the best dancing couples.
ara ies
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR lo
To the Editors March 27, '73
In the March issue of Speakout there appears a note on
Congresswomen Shirley Chisholm's appearance at Schenectady Ceunty:'\
Community College, stating that "few women heard her words" because
area feminists “were not notified" of the event. 1 was very much
surprised to read the above since we at SCCC had done much to pub-
licize the occasion to both women's organizations and to the general
public through the use of the broadcast and printed media and via
direct invitation to women's groups. Indeed, nearly one thousand
persons heard Mse Chisbelm's words that Sunday at two appearances
in Schnectady, each sponsored by SCCC.
I was also rather annoyed that Speakout made ne mention of the
College's "Women in Leadership" series, since if a reporter for your
publication had been at one of the speeches (which must be the case,
since you seem toe(sic)"know"that "few women hear her werds") she
would have heard and read about future speakers in the series, includ
ding foreigh correspondent Gloria Emerson, television news reporter
Alfreida Graves and Hynter College President Jacqeline Wexler.
Luckliy, I ran across a copy of Spea&eut in my local library
soon after Ms. Chisholm's talks and have sent to you, and to the
addresses ef all feminists mentioned in the issue, information on the
rest of the series,
Speakout does not appear cn our campus, and 1 believe it should.
If it had, we would have been aware of its existence and would have
been mast happy to have used the publications as ene more way of
informing area women of the "Women in Leadership" series. SCCC has
expended its entire Community servies budget this year to present women
in leadership(sic) and does, I believe, deserve more than a one=para-
graph put-down by Speakout.=---Charles A. Burns,Dir. Public Relations
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AUSTRALIA: WOMEN’S LIBERATION “DOWN UNDER’ --BY AN EXP
Women in Anstrilin (over: the
last 40 or so verars anyy.) have 4
ecvuriously auizzic rl vosition with
resnect to their rccented roles in
society. It is my oninion thrit
for the Austrolion woman in norti=
culsr, there exists 2 crest number
of noseeine inconsistencies in her
life which hove mdc her 2 notvral
emrathetic tarret for the Voman's
Liberrtion Movement, To me it is
absolutely no coincidence thrt the
most vocifcrous tomin r-dicerl to
come out of the Tnerlish secne
Should be the Austrmlian Germaine
Greer, and 11so thot I should be a
“natural®..for Women’s Lib,
Firstly, I sho'ld ervlain the
foress thich mould ovr inconsis-
tent roles an? which are the pro-
ducts of our Austrilian environ-
ment.
Most Americons are familiar with
Austr oli2ns 1s beine inclined to
be ton aithletes, pairticulorly in
tennis ond strimmine, Our athictes
have clays included 18 many vomen
as they have men, Our societal
forces hove corsistently encour rgd
and reinforced the develorment of
stront muscvil ir bodies in Austrae
lian women, 2S well as our svirit
of sfressive competitiveness and
achievement. Our climate and our
loc! of strone cerebril cultursl
herit2re, combined with the visible
recentness of ovr promising, brc'r-
xround 18 an ‘adventurous peonle
opening up 2 whole new continent
in only 200 years, 211 hove led us
to 2 society there indenendent
achievement in the untroditional
form of femrle nhysicerl provess,
is onenly encovrered, Vomen 1s 9
eroun are discourrres from toring
any rctive role in the norer and
stotus structure of Australian so-
ciety. There have heon fover Anse
tralian tromen in politics, in 141,
in science, 14 in the news, than
in Americ., . Boiuty aneens are, of
course, nerstrorthy. In genernl,
sll our xchievers on .1n artistic
level (both mole and femoie) have
hod to trovel ond remiin overseas
to find encourrrtement for their
talents (Germ-in Greer, Jorn
Sutherland, Feolen Peddy, and Diane
Cilento).
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ATRIATE 4]
Our semremaited school system (run
by 2 bunch of elferly Lotin-loving
svinsters) is 2 avid enforcer of 2
Victorian Role for its luc’-less
protercs (as attested to by Greer.
and myself), and it is 2ptly des-
cribed by Gree, “Austrolian firls
reach trromanhood on the one hand exe
neriencing igressive freedom of
spirit 2nd achievement in ploving
fields and in their baccrounds,
and on the other hand havine the
continurl cx1striting hand of the
school system shoc’ineg their svirit
to the rest of the trecl...And loter
then released from these school
numneiecs, they then have the -cx-
pressive 1lond of 3 stron vatri-
archy continuing to shoictlic them.
Smill wonder then that tre Austrm-
lian tromen so obviously trivel and
adventure in foreitn londs, an in-
toricating relief, 2s here ovr
libidos c on emerge 1s 2 free strong
Pioneering svirit r@i.in."
So, “hat is hipvenine to Vomen’s
Liberntion in Australian tod-yv? It
is cxtchineg on fast there, 18 211
the stronm and inconsistent forces
I hive just described cin find re-
lief only in the Women’s movement.
The recent election of PM Gough
Whitlam broucht immediate ch-nres
such 1s the granting of ecual pay
to women, and the arnointment of
the first female judge to the high.
est court of annerls for Industrial
and Labor Relxations disvuvtes., The
“omen’s Liberntion frouns vere in-
strumental in Mr, “hitlom’s elcc-
tion by exposing. the unconcern 2nd
imnorcnce of the then encumhont
party tovords women’s richts and
needs,
A friend in Sydney reently srent 2
years in the USA and is currently
Going her PhD thesis on the tonic
of “The Prycholosic>l Effects of
Current Austr2lian Role Stereotypes
on 2 Voman*s Educationsl and Greer
Development.” Her Sydney groun mvo
bezun publishing and vrinting 2
VYoman’s Studies Journl,
Yomen*’s Liberation is licling
stronazly in Austr2lin.
Susanna Bailey
ACTION FOR THIS MONTH
Nixon vetoed the appropriation bill for
the Department of Health, Education and
Welfare twice, A Continuing Resolution
for funds for fiscal 1973 will expire
February 28. Among other items funds for
the Federal Family Planning Service and
Population esearch will run out. To con-
tinue programs in family planning urge
that the appropriations committee of both
Houses provide funds to the level recom-
mended by the HEW five-year plan. Write
to Senator Edward Kennedy, Chairman,
Senate Subcommittee on Health; Represen—-
tative Rogers, Chairman, House Subcom-
MEDITERRANEAN MAMA'S 12
Mediterranean Malta has entered the
twentieth century. Women are allowed to
work. Working for money, in public has
placed added responsibility's on the women
as they must now raise their own dowries.
Sad, but true, the women of Malta have to
pound typewriter's and assemble parts in
factories at weekly wages of $24 and $12
respectively until they can accumulate the
basic $2400 dowry neccessary for marriage.
Since marriage is the goal in life for
these women, this is not seen as a terri-
ble hardship. I strongly suspect however
that mamy wish their parents were still
mittee on Public Health; Senator MagnussM carrying the burden of establishing her
Chairman, Senate Subcommittee on Labor
and HEW Appropriations; and Representative
Flood, Chairman House Appropriations Sub-
committee on Health. For Senators the
address is U.S. Senate, Washington, D.C.
20510, for members of the House the
address is U.S. House of Representatives,
Washington, D.C. 20515.
The new proposed rules of the Social
& Rehabilitation Service SRS--the admin-
istrative agency in HEW for welfare--are
still another source of attack on the
needs of women. All social services are
affected. They will restrict child care
funding and eligibility; each person must
have a written social service plan; and
they will eliminate privately donated
funds on a matching basis as well as re-
stricting state and local governmental
matching for new funds. Call your local
governmental agency in charge of Title
IV-A Social Service Program find out the
effect of the praposed rules on your
local services. In order to change the
proposed rules there has to be enough
protest and your response must be made
begore
When you know the specific project that
is to be affected write to Nixon, Casper
Weinberger, head of HEW, your Represen-
tative, your Senators and HEW's Social
ani kKshabilitation Services, John Twiname ~
Administrator, 330 C. Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201.
- Reprinted from the Woman Activist
2310 Barbour Rd., Falls Church, Va.
22043
as marriageable.
Virginal status has passed the way of
goats ané cows as a must for marriage.
This Catholic country still officially
bans the sale of contraceptives. They are
confiscated from tourists luggage even if
they are unfortunate (fortunate?) as to
be on their honeymoon, Most women are 5
or 6 months pregnant when they marry. S
Since the birthrate has dropped from an
average of 11 to 3 children per couple,
the blacknarket on contraceptives must be
extensive.
To quote a Capial District newspaper
"The Church . . is fighting the spread of
permissiveness from Europe and the United
States." Is is possible that the recent
anti-ERA argument of permissiveness is
from our duly elected representatives who
summer in Malta. The facts in this arti-
cle, however,dour they may be, were taken
from a stmaight travel news story in the
Sundey edition of a local paper, entitled
Maltese Miss She's Happy Without Libera—
tion °
I wonder who buys the contraceptives at
the market?
6 = Carol Biernacki
HELP t,.Speakeut -n¢eds. some “>?
feedback. Are we: teo-lorg?(Thiss
time we,.dropped,.6 pagesratready
.on. the. stencid t).. Boe cyoinwant more
« OF, less localonews,, Léigisbat ivert-:
reports consedgnness raising.
articles? What's Brewing on Capitol
Hill? Hot Flashes? Please let us
knew?
"“UNCONVERTED AND UNCONVURTIBLE*
Old Westbury, N.Y. -- A fiery, hard
fiehtine Irish nition list herotne
named Constrnce de Marvievicz--
foundly remembered by vorling peonle
in Irelind todry 1s 2 ind of Irish
Join of Are--is the subject of 2
new biorr°vhy published by The
Feminist Press,
Const xnce de Morrieviez, by JIncaue-
line Van Vortis, is now aviilsrble
in 1n illustroted, 143 page poner-
bier edition retriling at. 1.50.
A remor’ ble Irish heiress, Farice-
ievicz abondoned her vriviledred
soci.xl position 1t the 1¢e of 40 to
Fight for the liberstion of Ireland
and of women. Her forl was “9 free
Ireland with no sex disxbilities
in her constitution, ©
“While Ireland is not free," she
said, ‘I rem>in >. rebel, unconverted
and unconvertible, ° |
Her politic>l record in the fight
re rinst British repression is ine
pressive, She joined the rorvers.
in the trext strite of 1913, founded
amilitrnt youth groun that pvro-
vided troined rebels for the Irish
Volunteers and, when the rebellion
erupted in 1916, served 1s 2 com-
missioned line o*ficer in the
Citizen Army. She also became the
First woman elected to British
Parliament (thourh she hairred her-
sclf from the vost by refusine to
svear an orth to the Enelish Kine)
and the first minister of Labour in
the new Irish Farlirament = the
first woman cchinet minister in
Nestern Evrone,
Revertedlv, she risted her life
for the cxuse, dodctine nolice ana
detectives over Dublin’s rooftons
and impneriline her herlth inside
British prisons. The risors of her
later veors were 9. far cry from
her .ristocrrtic herinnines,
Born in 18628, Const-nce Gore-
Booth 2s roised on her family's
vast wnt luxurious estate in reste
Ireland, As 2. girl, she learned
the pristtimes permitted voung Vic-
torion ladies--piintine, writing,
r~ctine and ridine horses--and
eventurlly anniied 711 these sills
to her orn revolutionary purposes,
During the onenine decades of
the century Mart-ieviez becrme va
prominent fisvre on Dublin’s there
13
tric1l scene, 2nd it ts throuch
friends in the therter thot she be-
came involved with the nmotionrlist
c1use and later other rrenrt move-
ments of the diy: socialism and
feminism.
Throuzhout this period she was
active ina feminist serrratist
organization, and onone ocersion
offered the follotwine advice to
women in the nitionrlist strugele:
“Don’t trust to your °feminine
ch>.rm,’ be prepired to fo on
your on tray devending for -
'. safety on. your orm courm%ge,
your ot™m common sense, and not
on the vroblematic chivalry of
the men you may meet.on the Try,
She 4s convinced that ladies?
WxXilinrries demor2lize tromen, de-
priviney them of all initiative ond
indenendence and obliging them to
rely on “sex, chirn, intriaque,
and boevstrirs influence,"
Understondaably, the Irishtromin
ts not amused then in 1916 the
British officinls tried to force
her to resister 1s an alien on the
grounds of her husbind’s nitiona-~
lity. (In 1900 she hid marricd
Cosirir Dunin-Mar'tietriez, 2 Polish
Count; since Poland had been
annexed by Russinr, the officirls
concluded thit Madame wrs Russian.)
She refused to rerister,
After Dublin’s Easter Risins in
1916, 15 rebel leaders were erecue
ted. Ironicrlly, the death sen-
tence of Constrnce de Marlievicz
ws commuted--becrxuse of her sex,
Inste.2d she was sentenced to nenal
servitude for life,
In vrison, she mourned the
dexrths of her closest colle gues
while, unlnorn to hor, ridmirers on
the outside reinforced her revut3-
tion 18 2 politic .l martyr. Eventue
X1ly she tas released, only to
resume her politic l camprigns, and
her finrl years were interrupted
by reperted confinements to British
jails.
On July 15, 1927, at the 1ge of
59, Constrnce de VMarlievicz died
in the nublic ward of 23 Dublin hos-
pit>l. Hers 1s one of the srent
public Irish funerrls, attended by
individusls from 211 rans of
Irish society, Cont.«
P, 14
UNCONVERTED cont. FEAR WOMEN
14
Conspicuous in the crowd were one : To lenrn how tromen 2re moving
hundred armed Free Stote soldiers towrrd ccurl rights in develoring
and a number of detectives, living countries, tre recommend 2 United
evidence thrt violence t2s still a Nations Film, FEAR WOMEN (29 min.
way of life in Ireland. color). Filmed in Ghana where
Jacqueline Vin Voris is the tromen have long dominated retril
director of 2 Smith College orrl trode, it shots their advances in
history project on the eduertion politiczl life as well, trith a look
of Americin tromen over the prst at tomen in the roles of hereditary
hundred years. A more detailed tribal chicf and Supreme Court
bioctrianphy of Maritievicz by Van judge, 28 well 2s shoving 2 suc-
Voris ts published by the Univer- cessful business woman. You till
sity of Massschusetts Press in identify with their problems and
1967. The author hos vorted 2nd rejoice in their achievements,
studied in Ireland, France, and Rentz1, 311 from Office of Public
Saudi Arabia, ind now lives in Information, United Nations, Net
Northamvton, ss. Yor: 10017.
Constance de Moriievicz is the Contemvoroary Films, MeGrow Hill
third in 2 series of feminist bio- Rent»rls, Princeton Rd., Hizhts-
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educrtionrl 2nd pudlishine cornom- -Revrinted from UUWF
tionorganized to chrllense sexual Sperlcout, Boston
stereotypes in boolss ind educzrtion-~-
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For the first time in the 700 ;
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of Andorrs the tromen c1n vote, POLITICS
In 1972 the 2!!-member governing
council p2ssed tomen’s sufferrge,
increasing the country’s electorste For More Info. Call Blair Barret
from 1000 voters to 2,600.
The voting 2gce 17s lovered from April 10 1 NOTLCE NOTICE April 10
25 to 21. A new resolution which Public Hesring of pending legis-
trould allot7 ttomen to run for office
has been introduced,
Caucus 2nvone? & women's rights. 2:00 pm
Assembly Parlour Rm. 306
Capital contact: Feed DiMaggio
Call 518 472-6503
lation setcatsee discrimination
THERESA COOK
A locked front door on Albany's Public
School 16 began it all. I had never
before encountered a locked door in all
my years as a student, teacher, and
parent of public school children, It
seemed to indicate the city of Albany's
attitude tow rds its citizens--KEEP OUT,
STAY HOME AND KEEP QUIET, ,
As I investigated the administration of
the school system, many disturbing things
surfaced. The lives of 10,000 children
were ruled by a 3-man appointed board, on
which there had never in memory been a
women, a black, a non—Democrat, nor most
important, a public school parent. Two
of the three men, both were over 70 years
old, spent three or four months each
winter in Florida. This left Judge Hold-
Harris, who does not even live in Albany
to run the meetings.
The school board meetings therefore
often had no quorum and were held at
irregular hours so the public could not
attend, . _
As: I spoke out publicly on these issues
and filed formal complaints with the-
State Education Department, changes -
Slowly took place. It has teken two-
years and many people's efforts, but the
Albany Board of Education finally is be-.
ginning to be more responsive to citizens,
to obey state laws, and to be more open: ’
and democratic.
The city government has not changed,.. My
involvement with the city began when they
announced an 84% tax rise. I began to ©
investigate the favored vendors, their
flargrently inflated prices, the illegal
contracts, and the poorly paid city
workers. For two years, we have tried
to reform the city administration through
a variety of means-—-public pressure, dis-
closure of corruption, a court action,
and finally asking the SIC to investigate
them. Nothing has helped.
For this reason I have finally decided
to take the bull by the horns and run
for city comptyroller. Why comptroller?
First, the cunptroller's office is the
money director of the city, a true
jugular vein, where major reforms and
tax savings sare possthle, Second, gradu-
ate 1s jn finance, accounting,
data precesesins and economics have pre-
pared me to hancie financial duties,
Third, the vast bulk of my thousands of
hours of research in Albany has been in
the City comptroller's office, in school
and city finance,
es
att = “47 was
TO COuUrses
i: COMPTROLLER CANDIDATE
-the courage to speak out.
portant that Albanians understand that
dissent and opposition within a political
LS
Why the Democratic primary? I am a Demo-=
crat who has over the past several years
tried to speak out and give other Albanians
It seems im-
party are healthy, normal, and democratic.
After fifty years without a Democratic
primary for a city-wide office, we need
one=-—the people in the party need a
voice!
All the information gathered thus far
shows that I have an even chance of win-
ning the primary. IF WE CAN GET THE
VOTERS. Thus it is critically important
to have enough volunteers to ring door-
bells during April and May, and to get out
the vote on Monday, June 4. If you have
a few hours to give, call 438-0704 or
drop by 164 Manning Blvd. (corner of
Manning and Washington),
As a woman, I need your womanpower
urgently.
Theresa Cooke
GROUP! NEWS CONT.From P. 19
SUNY Causus on Women's Rights
The next statewide meeting will begin
at 2 p.m, Friday, April 13 at the Queense
bur Hotel in downtown Glens Falls, NY
Plan to attend afternoon, evening and
morning sessions, All are invited, Per~
sons wishing to join may do so by send
ing $7 regular dues ($1 minimum to those
who need to). Mail to Judy Held Miller
Rm. 117
Humanities Bldg,
Sunya, Albnay NY
ing will probably
ay of April at 8p.m,
contact NOW President
274—3930 r)
ay join-faculty, students,
men, and women,
The nest regular meet
be on the third Tuesd
For more information
Lt, Craiglow-evenings
All, “INV staff m
administration,
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at sl,
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“OPPOSITIONVRISES TO AMENDMENT ON EQUAL fathers from child support, any more than
“RIGHTS it would excuse mothers who can afford it.
aad
The Equal Rights Amendment is in The ERA does not force women out
trouble. Ratification which seemed a of their traditional roles as housewives
sure thing at the end of 1972 has <sud- and mothers and into the labor market,
denly become uncertain, NOW says they are committed to women win-
Last year Congress passed the Amend— ning free choice to decide their individ=
ment which says "Equality. of rights under ual destiny, in the hame, out of the home
law shall not be abridged by the United and both!
States or by any State on account of sexi! As of this writing, 28 of the nec-
Now it seems, well orgenized, exper—- essary 38 states have ratified. Ten more
ienced and well funded, opposing groups _ states are needed, but only 8 of the un-
are fighting the amendent in most of the ratified stetes liik good. If necessary
unratified states, Many state legislator support for ratification is not received,
are being persuaded to oppose ERA, women will be the losers, This would
According to NOW what is behind the mean over half of the U.S, population
trust to defeat ERA is a group of right- would be left out of the Constitution,
wing organizations and others who see the basic legal document of the democracy, ©
this as an important opportunity to move NOW needs your support and money.
the country away from liberalism. The This is an EMERGENCY. NOW is committed
John Birch Society, Christian Crusade to educate and work for ERA ratification.
and the National Council of Catholic Wo -~Paula Corey Thyagarajan, based on NOW
men are among the groups, Appeal
The apparent leader of the opposit’=
ion forces, Phyllis Schlafly, a political
conservative, calls her organization
STOP ERA and claims several, thansand ENCLOSED IS WHAT I CAN AFFORD TO H ELP
members who are active in 26 states. She NOW in its fight to achieve ratification
wants a public debate whereby the issues of the Equal Rights Amendment:
are presented, She says that the women's
libbers are people who like to agitate __ $5 __ $10 $25
and that her people are not the kind who _
normally like to make themselves obnox= $50 Other
ious. Her people are women who are tak—- ~~
ing care of their husbands and families Name
and can't get time off to go and lobby,
Anti-ERA tactics are the usual ones Street
--spurious and inaccurate arguments -
which have already been discredited but City
can be very effective with state legis-
lators who are not in tune with what wo- State Zip
men really went in 1973. Mountains of
méil, all sounding strangely alike, have Make checks payable to: NOW Emergency
descended on the legislators, often from Fund
out of their state}
: Their strategy is to use emotional: Send to: NOW Emergency Fund
eects pss eesseenesestesnessnsnenennusniee
and irrational arguments, P.O. Box 4514
Do you went your daughter to be Church Street Station
drafted? Congress has had the power New York, New York 10249
since the 1940's to draft women. For
the time the draft is a dead issue for 3
everyone, Sa CTA ce
Another common argument is that mRA NOTICE TO ALL SISTERS?!
would abolish alimony and child support, lhe Pinksterfest is an &lbany
This is untrue! What it could establish Tradition every spring. It is
is that support of the dependent spouse, 2?" Outdoor crafts fair. Such an
either man or woman, would be based on event is ideal for those groups
common-sense necessity and resources, and Who need to raise funds, Get your
the contribution each person has made to Membership busy creating or grow-
the marriage. The ERA would not excuse ing goodies to sell, When:May 20 .
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17
ONE-TO-ONE VISITS ALBANY Bans sex, race religion and ethnic dis=
crimination in the extension of credit
The One-to-One Committee, lobbying wing in places of public accommodations
of the National Organization for Womeny 9) Child Caree NOW's ultimate goal is
was in Albany March 6th to work for immed= 9), hour, community controlled child
iate passage of certain legislation to care centerse A-830 (Olivieri) Re=
improve the status of women in New York quires every company of more than 1,000
State in 1973- employees to provide child care services
Mas May Giazer, & Manhatten Lawyer WES 30)" rivorce Law Reforu.A-1962 (Gunning)
heads ‘the group state-wide, announced lob= 70.45 domestic relations laws In a con*
bying pracritios’to be the: State Equal vertible divorce, a non=consenting spouse
Rights Amendment, the quality of day care, may be compensated for property rights
maternity disability benefits, rape corro- lost by the divorce. S=3686 (Bellamy,
borationy,. divorce reform, credit, and Burstein, Krupsak); A=527h (Cook, Diggs,
changing aspects of the labor law. Gunning) Amends domestic relations law
One=to=One contacts have been made to allow community property; joint manage-
throughout the State. t; also full financial disclosure
One-to-One was organized in fall, 1972, meee: Ora by Bunni Vaughn ° °
to present the NOW platform to legislators ‘ ™
in their districts. Nola Claire, state ne cle feces
coordinator from Syracuse, noted that the ReDe #1
Committee was essentially a home=lobbying East Berne, Ne Ye
organization but can gather large groups 518=872=11))8
of women at the Capitol when necessarye
NOW One=to-One Committee Priorities, _ NEW YORK CITY AREA
New York State Legislative Program for “Wilma Gottlieb
19736 , N. Ys NOW
1) Employment Benefits for Pregnant 28 East S6th Ste
Women 5=1967 (Goodman); A=1286 (Cook) New York, Ne Ye 10022
Amends subdivision 3 of section 205 of 212-832-2968
Workmen's compensation lawe Allows ma=
ternity benefits under the disability law. ————————————$—$—$—$——_________
2) New York State Equal Rights Amendment |
A-3601 Gottfried. Creates a temporary APRIL 15 IS THE DEADLINE FR
state commission to study state and local
laws, rules and regulations so they will
conform to the Equal Rights Amendment, FILING INCOME TAX RETURNS
3) Lebor Law S-161 (Giuffreda); A-3880 °
(Reilly) Amends the labor, education,
and general business law, which prohibit NEED HELP? AND FAST?
female employment on certain occupations,
or impose different requirements,
4) Judiciary Law S=663 (Meyerson);
A-3372 (Griffith) and S=3925 (Barclay) JANE SMALL SANFORD
A=5808 (Cook). Deals with automatic exe
emption of women from jury duty. Has The Answers You Need
5) Abortion S=369 (Ohrenstein); A-5265
(Cook) Abolishes all laws governing
abortione
6) Contraception S=842 (Goodman);
A=2910 (Cook) Amends the education lawe
Allows contraceptive articles to bevade»
vertised and displayed; to be sold by
other than licensed pharmacists; also Imaginative
sold to minors under 16, Feminist
7) Rape S-l7 (Giuffreda); A-1195 (Wertz) Accounting Tolle /Of 1 -785=7051
Removes the requirement of proving corro=
boration in the prosecution of crimes in= .
e rr
volving sex offensese
8) Credit S=1683 (Goodman) A=1662 (Cook)
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
instruetcr-Nursery Education Department
Requires master's in early childhood or
related discipline, 5 yrs. teaching
HERSTORY AT EMPIRE STATE 18
At Empire State College Ms, Carolyn
Forrey is offering several women's study
courses. ‘Some individual courses which
experience supervision of student teachers are presently being taken include a study
and/or previous college teaching desirable, on child care, a study on Virginia Wolfe,
Salary dependent on credentials. Employ-
ment date is Fall 1973. Write by April 1
Ms, 5, Pellish, Nursery Education Dept.,
Hudson Valley Community College, Troy,N.Y.
KKEKEK HEHEHE HEHEHE HHH HHH H
Junior Accountant Requires 2 yrs. of
college with emphasis on accounting plus
the treatment of elderly women, and a
study on Women of Colonial America,
There are also two seminars offered
with the individual courses, The first is
an introduction to Women's studies, This
is a 10 week course which involves writ-
ings, group discussions, and reading,
one yr. accounting experience or addition--Studied in the course are 1) Sex Roles of
al education.
per week,
Beginning salary $132.00
Dictaphone Typist-Requires high school
graduate with business emphasis plus 3 to
6 months office experience with the abil-
ity type 60 WPM, from dictaphone trans.
Both positions available with Matthew
Bender & Co, Ine, 1275 Broadway, Albany
Contact Charles D, Fontaine, or Donna Foy
in Personnel
£3 6665
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SONG OF WORLD SISTERHOOD
One Woman'ts’hands can't tear a
prison down, One Woman's hands
can't tecr a prison down,
Clocus
2
measc¢ a million, We'll see that da
come round; We'll-see that day com
rouiide
One woman's work can't change a
Pecict IBAG, Tepe at -twe: «wseaees
Bre TPRITLOILICOLET ETL Te Cree
Ons woman's vote can't make the
Congress see, Two woinen's votes
can't make the Congress see,
tO Ss 6 Se oe SS OS OSS ks Dew Be
a ee
One woman's love can't end this
nig t of fear, Two women's love
can't end this night of fear,
CHOTUSt ALES REESE SESS OOS he Oe
“ere
One women's hands cm '!t stretch
around the world, Two women's °
hands can't stretch around the
worid,
Chenris
fiicty makea million,
that day come rounds
that day come round.
But if two md two oad
We'll see
We'll see
ada ted from
Journey to Freedom
Por use by Y.W.CsAs
But if two and two and fift
Women, 2) Myths of a Woman's Place, 3) The
myth of romantic love, 4) The Family, etc.
The second is a series of workshops
and discussions. It also includes
improvisations on role playing. At the
end of this course the class will put
together a script then video tape-it.
To enroll at Empire State College
contact Ms Forrey
hark. Lamphier
COMMIT YOURSELF
to take action
to b¥ing women into*full participation’.
s in the mainstream
of
' American Society
\
Join Albany area N.O.W.
P, O. Box 6064
Albany, N. Y, 12206
a ee
For information call
274-3930 or
463-8135
Pd. Advertisement
GROUP NEWS
CAPITOL DISTRICT COALITION FOR A
FRED CHOICE _
Lots of news, and as usual, not
enough space for it all.
The Coalitian held two bake
sales in Feb. at the State Univ-
ersity. The first was a tremend-
ous success and probably the reas-
on why there was not much support
for the second. We'll wait a
while and try again,
On the 23-25 of March, we will
also be sponsoring a weekend of
cross-country skiing in the Mt,
Snow area of Vermont, Members who
have been there before, say it was
a lot of fun; so we are hoping for
a good turn-out.
Approximately 150 Right-to-Lif-
ers roamed the halls of the Legis-
lative Office Building a couple of
weeks ago, lobbying for the Const-
itutional Amendment and against
repeal of restrictive contracept-
ive laws.
Assemblywoman Constance Cook'-was
a guest at the Women's Legislative
Forum which our Coordinator, Laura
Rosman, attended. Mrs. Cook spoke
briefly on the Supreme Court dec-
ision and answered questions about
oontraceptive laws, etc. A Right
to Lifer accused her of harming
the morals of teenagers by allow-
ing them to obtain contraceptives.
Mrs. Cook's answers were calm and
logical. She believes too that
morality should be taught in the
home,
The Senate Education Committee
has twice postponed the meeting to
discuss and vote upon releasing
contraceptive bills from committee:
the first time because only four
members showed up, and the second,
because Senator Donovan (WHO IS
VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE ISSUE)
was not present. They are now to
meet on March 28,
A reporter from "The Evangelist"
by the way, sat in on the last
meeting. Since birth control is
considered a sin in the Catholic
religion, we can expect attempts
in one way or another to influence
the legislators......And that,need
we add....is a little hint to ev-
eryone to also influence the leg-
islators - in person or by mail.
by Jane Dwyer
NOW. 19
Members of NOW will hold their
business meeting at Eileen Kelly's
at 8:00pm on April 2. Following
the business meeting, members of
the Capitol District Lesbian Soc-
iety will join us for a talk/rap
session.
Persons interested in joining
NOW should contact Chris Root at
463-8125 evenings or write to the
NO PO Box 6064 Albany, NY 12206,
A coffee hour was recently held
in Loudonville for those new and
interested members to learn about
NOW Task Forces and Vhapter pro-
jects. <A coffee hour is schedul-
ed for Schenectady on April 12.
If interested please contact
Chris Root or Ann Booth.
NOW has started three new con-
sciousness raising groups. Con-
tact persons for each city are:
Eileen Kelly-Albany-438-5237;
Susana Bailey-Troy-273-1031 and
Linda Hart-Schenectady-370-4773.
Task Force Leaders for Albany
Area NOW 1973
Image of women - Mary Stoll
women & Religion - Chris Root
Legislation - Anne borel
Employment - Georgia Gray
Women in Poverty - Ann Booth
Child Care - Cynthia Montilla
omen in the Arts - Janet Harris
sexuality - Susana Bailey
Newsletter - Ann “ooth
Publicity - Meg Betts
CAPITAL DISTRICT WOMEN
Small groups meet several diff-
erent nights each week, Persons
interested in joining a conscious-
ness raising group should contact
Susan Chelius: 462-9769. A new
group starts everytime we have
ten new people.
Publicity Coordinator - Chris
Root
Speakers Bureau - Gloria DeSole
Literature Table - Estelle
Frankel
All small groups will gather to-
gether on April for our big bus-
iness meeting and social hour.
Cont. PP, 15
Bi.
I hod an interestine
mine conversation reecntly with Fe.
Blxir rbovt the noticn.l rumblings
of 2 Constitutionrl Convention to
overrule the Supreme Court.
Assemblvt7omin Cool’, trith tthom I
have synolzen, does not feel the site
u2xtion in Ner Yor! Stite 4s BXlar-
mine because of the enlirhtened
lexrdershinv of the Governor, the
Spealvor, 2nd Mr. Anderson--erch
"hom his been sterdfast on this
ouestion,
Assemblymon Crarford, 18 you may
now (multi- svonsored by Amann,
Battista, Crrroll,. Flinogan, Gune,
Gunning, Kellcher, Kelly, Lill,
Riccio, “™usso, Hausbeeé!: and Ryan
A7030), vronose 2 “moment of -con-
ception” resolution to the U.S,
Cone¢ress,
And thrt note in the Ne Yor
Times March 10th 2bout the reel to
Javits and Buc’ley, distresse
both Ber and me, Ber is very con-
cerned 2bovt our Consressmen not
receiving mil.
If vou'd lile to eet in touch
m4ith Ber Bloir, you crn do-so by
writings her core of Planned. Parent-
hood Federrttion of Americ, 810 7th
Ave., N.Y.C. (212) 541-7800 x 428,
of
Anne Borel
Lerislrtive Tasl- Force
N. O, W, Albony
(Ed.
Note: Addresses on Pare )
Rerdingz Sve rout imoressed me
very much tith whot women con and
are doing constructively within
the system I so desnise. The theme
of that cr anc is beinrt done plus
the owareness of where its :t,
politicolly 2s "ell -s eut, is the
ciuse of the compiled anthologry of
trromen’s experience in vrison.
Kathy Lillith
New Poltg
(Ed. Note: The women in nriso
article she mentions Je "be fh )
next month's issue
LETTERS To THE EDITOR CONT.
“TIT IT= "Sorry vou didn”
“Associations,
t even deem our pre-
election volls worth printing
later (why ZPG?7?). But please
be sure to '"eep us on your exchange
list!?!
NYALR
Derr Women,
There 2re eleven schools in the
Enlarged Troy City School District.
‘Troy High School is the only one
enrolled in the Nation2rl School
Lunch Program. The remaining ten
schools do not offer space or su-
vervision to children ttho do not
- live within walling distance of
their schools - they ore bussed
home at lunch (this invol’ves avprox,
1,800 students).
1970 census fictures shor that
there are 24,000 troren in Troy in
the labor foree. Over 50% of the
toring tromen are mothers, We are
concerned with the problers of
these vor’ing mothers in sending
their children to schools thich
offer no lunch progrim,. “Ye are 2180
concerned about the women tho would
fine it impossible to wor" becuuse
of this lac! of 2 suvervised lunch
program. A conrlition group School
Action Nott, comnosed of concerned
citizens ind members of Tenrnts’
Troy W@lf.ire Rirchts,
LWV-Rensselaer County, and the Uni-
ted Urbain Ministry’s Pep Corps, are
pressing the Board of E. to imvle-
ment 2 lunch program in Sept. 1973.
Ye are 2t 2 very cruciizl point be-
cruse the tentrtive budeet for 73-
74 is now being formulated.
In order thzt our Bonrd of Ed.
see the need for 2 hirh-auality
school lunch progrom 1s one of the
ton priorities in the current bud-
get, te need hard facts and strong
bicving from other interested | -
sroups ind individuals. If you ean
help us with 2 statement or with
stctistics we would be most .ppre-
cintive. Thon” you for any help you
o2n give.
Judy Armstronr
LIV, Rensselrer County
School Food Study Comm.
Troy 12180
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ce
WOMEN IN CANADA
(Reprinted from an interview of
Sylva Gelber by Janet Watts in
the Guardian, February 3, 1973)
Sylva Gelber is a Senior Cana-"
dian civil servant. She is the
director of the women's Bureau
of the Canadian Department of
Labour. She has been with the
Bureau since 19@8 and has trav-
elled all over Canada talking
about what is happening in the
field of women's employment.
Dramatic revelations of "sex es
ghettoes" in the health profess-—
ions - "in nursing, occupational
therapy, physiotherapy there are
only women; in dentistry there
are only men" - are backed up by -
exact statistical data.
A Royal Commission on the "
status of women set up by Lester
Pearson in 1967 awakened the
public to the prejudices, myths,
entrenched attitudes and discri-’
minatory legislation. Among the
recommendations in the report of
the Commission published in 1970
were: a pension plan for house-
wives, a network of day care
centres, abortion on request for
any woman up to 12 weeks preg-
nant and the establishment of a
‘ Federal Human Rights Commission.
The government has made some
improvements, e.g. 17 weeks mat-
ernity leave, the amending of
the labour code to forbid dis-
crimination. The Government
Service departments are review-
ing their programs and staff for
the better utilisation of women.
Women's Action Committees have
been formed throughout the
country to bring pressure on the
provincial governments.
Canada has had a law to ensure
full rights for women for 12
years but pressure is still need-
ed to enforce it especially in. .
the private sector of business.
Ann Booth
‘remarkable play called APPROACH-
KE EK 3K
From APPROACHING SIMONE ail
Megan Terry, one of the founders
of the Open Theater and the auth-
or of Viet Rock, has written a
ING SIMONE, a dramatic recreation
of the life of the French philos-
opher and mystic Simone Weil.
_ Only a few people were fortunate
enough to see the 1970 premieres
in Boston ‘and New York, but those
who did were deeply moved. That
gear won an Obie. What follows
- is a brief scene from the play.)
SIMONE: ...when empty words are
given capital letters, then men
on the slightest pretext will
begin shedding blood. In these
conditions the only definition
of success is to crush a rival
group of men who have a hostile
word on their banners, When a
word is properly defined it loses
its capital letter and can no
longer serve either as a banner
or as a hostile slogan.
(Screams.
pleading not to be.
It becomes simply a sign, helping
us to grasp some concrete reality,
concrete reality, concrete objec-
tive or method of activity. To
clarify thought, to discredit
the intrinsically meaningless
words and to define the use of
others by precise analysis--to do
this, strange though it may app-
ear, might be a way of saving
human lives,
BARITONE: How like a woman to
reduce war to semantics.
SOPRANO: How like a man to red-
uce war to mathematics.
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or in aisles. The WOMEN drag
their bodies to a pile on stage..)
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DAYCARE AND OTHER MYTHS: TABLE OF SONTENTS ee:
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1 The Day Care Crisis: Shattering the Myths
Cynthia Voight—Montilla ice")
Joan Costello
3- Finding the Invisible Woman — Kathy Lildith
4, The Harlem Six Y ouths: A Study of Injustice;
TECLA: SpeakOut Open House
Dd» What 's Brewing on Capitol Hill - Chris Root;
Revolutionary Dreams
% Maternity Disability _
8. "Family Affair" petition
9. Hot Flashes
10, Cold Flashes
ll. Summary: Texas & Georgia Decisions
NYALR on Abortion Law Repeal Bill
12. Congressional Addresses
13. Capital District Women
Coalition — Jane Dwyer
14. NOW News
CPL on Abortion
15. "Women are Not a Lump"
16, Theresa Cooke's Prémise
17. Concerning Presence of Men — Paulette Holder
Invasion Huy Vu
18, New Paltz Weakend in the Eyes of a Man = Rony
National Non-Mothers and Non~Fathers Day
19. Speak—Up:
Self Defense for Women
20, She swallowed a Lie
Zle Calendar
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THE DAY CARE CRISIS:
ALBANY---Diy core is in serious
trouble .cross the country cnd in
New Yor’ Strte due to the Nixon
2rdministr>tions nroposzls to cut
federrl. outlays ind set up nev
muidelines for dry ecx3re vrozr ms
and other socixl proztr-ms in 1974,
The states had orisinolly asled for
6 billion dollors for the 1974 fis-
c.1l yerr for progr >ms;such,.1s d27y
ecrre, herlth 2nd. emolovment; the
convress then imposed 2. 2,5 billion
doll7r ceiline ond the administme-
tion trants to svend only 1.8
billion in feder.l funds for these
prorrams. This results in 2 700
million dollor cut.
According to the Director of the
Kentood Div Cire Center in Albouny,
the budret cuts ind new euidelincs
pvrovosed by Nivron will effect
locrl div cire centers in the
Albiny 2re1 -in tro t¥s.. First,
the eligibility for doy care will
be decretsed. Sinele -vorlzing
mothers tthho hove mortinrl incomes
trill be forced.to pay ..fee or if
they e1rn rbove 6,600 dollars 2
yerr till then lose thelr slot in
day enre,. The new fee serles trill
force miny wor’ine mothers bick one
to wolfare. For exzmmle, under
the ner suidelincs, 1 family of tro
whose income is below *3,100 2
yer c7n receive free dxy core;
hovrever, mothers those income
renzes from *3,190 to “6,600 will
be recuircd to vary %11 per veel,
Slots.in. day esre 17111.e autos
miticslly denicd to those singlc
wor'ting mothers carnins rb)8ut
*6,600. The chiree for doy core
for these mothers miyv run 28s much
1s *20 ner weel,
Another effect of the naw prono-
sils is thot the imposed ceiling
on feder?l srending i11 cripple
or eliminite existing dry cre
centers in the Albcny rer; they
mi 11 be impelled to close don or
reduce the quxlity of their pro-
erims. As the Denirtinent of H.E.W
Allotrs no period of rroce for
these dxzy cxrre centers to mile
arrinvements due to the decrersed
funding, some m2iy close this yenrr,.
Hinderins further prorress of
quility dxuy cxre, the Nixon
conte on pare 2
SHATTERING. THE MYTHS
1
TROY---Recently 1. letter to the
Editor anperred in the Troy Record
directed 1t diy care mothers which
asked, “Since when is it such 2
burden to core for one’s orn
children?"ond then sarcersticrlly
idvised those mothers to “stxry home
and tole exre of your otm children,
you miy even come to love them!“
Why and anery xssumption thrt
mothers usin dav crzre 1.re not only
lazy but do not love their chil-
dren? These ind other myths which
hive emerged rbout dov erre need
shittering. We ttho vor in day
ci1re must berzin to vublicize our
protroms wnd swxin the supvort of
the communities we serve.
Day ciure is not 2 netr concent, A
center in Troy beein in 1907 to
provide child c»xre for tromen tho
tror’zcd in the numorous factorics of
the city. During WWII, dxuy care
centers sprong up xcross the coun-
try 7.8 women flocl-ed to factories
to turn out ‘the tr hoardire,.
Since then tromen hove become 2n
integzr.7l part of the work force,
12.2 million vomen tith 6 million
nre-school are children ire pre-
sently vorline. Some tor’ beciuse
of necd: sepirotions, divorces,
abindonments, dexrths, and decisions
to rem.in single inspite of chil-
dren. Others vor for the enjoy-
ment ond stimul ction found outside
the mome. ‘Uhatever their rexrsons,
these tromen hove the right to lor
cost day enre and the assurance
thit their children are erred for
vdecurtely while they see! to
achieve some desrce of indenendencn
In 1967, the Title IV A amend-
ment to the Socinl Security Act
designited federsrl monies for day
cure, This federal support wrs
inte in comins but certrinly wel-
come. It hos relersed laree
Amounts of government money to be
matched by the counties to provide
low cost doy crre, VYelfare mothers
« hove been 2ble to tale jobs and
enter troining prorrams and thereby
become self-supporting and self-
sufficient. It is .2lso desisaned
for use in child vrotective c-ses,
This provides day cxnre for chile
dren of pirents who feel themselves
conte pare 2
I <<<
The Dov Care Crisis cont,
een ene acre nee nate Pon
ALBANY -~-.dministrotion proposed on
Februxtry 15th thot vrivate funding
for dry care no lonzer be vermitted
to be included as port of the
state’s or municinrlity’s matching
funds. Under the present lars,
1 privite agency mv donate
“100,000 to 2 day core center; then
the city or stxte coulda 2pply to
the federrl zovernment for 5300,000
in federil services in matching
funds,
The new provosils in 2ddition
to the net puidelincs indicste that
day enre and, in particular,
quility day care is doomed,
The only honeful Sisn for those
worlin® mothers ‘tho may be pushed
out of day care and perhops bach
onto velfire roles is current strte
legislition which will help pro-
vide 2. buffer for those tTrorvinse
fr rmilics whose incomes ire be Lor
58,000. Bill 6658 17411 make the
fee scrle more in tune trith the
cost of livines; hovrever, this viece
of legislation is still in commit-
tee,
Cynthia Voist-Montills
TROY---unrble emotionxlly or hzve
been desienited unsable to care for
their children 2t this POInt.Q.in -:
time. These children Trould other-
wise recuire foster home placement
or institutiom lization, The
finsl sroun this fundins serves is
the single mother-he-da of houschold
‘ho is just exrning above the
poverty level holding 2 job by
tenuously devendine on hor friends
2nd neisthbors to ecxre for her
childrer, Now she is provided the
low cost child é>re sho needs to
een her herd above ‘T7ter and her
family together. This mother is
not on welfare
not to become involved ith the
welfare devirtment and thot tind of
institutionrlized poverty. Se we
Shatter the myth that All dzy core -
mothers .re on vel7ire ana dump
their ids on dzy sire centers to
hove a “child frec day,*
Day Care is bobysitting--cnother .
myth needing .rttention. An
and is in fact trying sentatives
2
adecuate day erre facility till
hove .reis for free vloy, rest,
privicy, and ertine. Preventive
health measures will include den-
trl, eye, herring ex-minations
and corbon monoxide, sicl-le cell
anemin, and TB tests, Staff peonle
are trrined in errly childhood
educxtion 2nd often socirl trorlters
are emmloyed to help when and
there needed. “Ye ernnot 1~2ree
that diy enre is only bobysitting,
A third myth his developed re-
cently. “By reducing the eliczibi-
lity for dry erre mothers, HEW till
Sve the torpryer money." The
cutbicks, It 211 begin with a
chanze in .dministrition and com-=
mitment to dry erre, President
Nixon 2s stxted thot use od day
ere centers tends to brex': uv the
Amcriccn fr.mily. He forzets the
thousrnds ofbrol-en families and
Sinele p rents, mostly tromen, tho
Ire Strivines to mend those brol-en
fomilies or at least hold them to-
gether. Women ttho are working
their wiv back to a self-sufficient
ond self-supporting status need
lot cost day cxre, These 2re the
very neorle the now HEW rerulxrtions
will hurt the most. Support is
being withdromm for the marginal
level of subsistance Single vo.rent
fomily in the interest of “savings
to the taxpiyer,” This twrithdrarral
Wild) put them richt bre’ on welfare
The lons run loss in humin energy
not to mention tax dollars is in-
c2lculstble, .
We in day enre are convinced tre
must mute noise about our prozr ms
ond no longer remain so naive as to
thin, “no one coulda be aginst
prosr.ms for children.” We must
do resexrch to demonstrate the nea
for dry care, have our mothers heln
publicize our vor und justify our
existence, Ve must let our repre-
in Albany ind Washington
Imow whit ve are doing and thy our
brosrams must be kent alive,
You ein help by sunporting bill
A6658 which is stuc? in the
Assembly Ways 1nd Means Committee,
for 1. state 2npropri2-
345 Million dollars to
-up for the federal eutbaicls in
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‘ FINDING THE INVISIBLE WOMEN
This is a collage of feelings, personal
experiences and action ideas resulting
from the Women in Prison workshop at the
Women's Conference in New Paltz Saturday
morning (February 17--full moon). Please
reprint this in your newsletter if you
have one, and can, or else share it at
your next meeting, or post it where
women can read it. I feel that this is
one workshop that will not fade away.
WOMEN IN PRISON ARE INVISIBLE. Perhaps
10 articles are floating around feminist
circles (where are the women let alone
the articles!), The majority of prison-
ers (both sexes) are of lower class and
minority backgrounds.
Through the Attica revolt we have be-
come aware of the atrocious living con-
ditions at men's prisons. A bill is soon
to be introduced in the NY State Legis-
lature to bring living conditions in
women's prisons up to the standards now
in force in men's prisons.
Women are mostly pigeonholed in groups
of 10 or 20 on a shelf of the (men's)
county jails. Since state laws say that
no facilities may be shared, men have
exercise yards, libraries, barber shops,
tailor shops, mechanics shops, and
courses, state sponsored. Women have a
book shelf with rejects from the men's
library. :
Women have to be in bed earlier than do
men whose radioes keep them awake any-
way-—the noise level is a constant factory
roar.
Women are referred to as "our
this way....our girls like this....our
girls trust us...." The big daddy
attitude that relates to his girls, to
adultless people. Contrast this with
the most blatant physical brutality that
characterizes men's prisons,
Poor women in prison do not need radical
rhetoric to know that they are imprisoned
for being poor! Their crimes are mostly
economic ones,..stealing, prostitution,
poverty survival, The institution of
morality makes it illegal to survive—--
ignorance of the law—public defence
lawyers who couldn't care less-—inablity
to get work when on the outside again--
starve, hustle, bust again,
Here are some suggestions, Check with
, Legal Aid about getting into written
correspondence relationship (pen pal)
with an imprisoned women; gather litera-
ture-—-especially women authors or stuff
with positive women models; books,
girls feel of ihformation about relating to differnt
_ “types of employers andare to support
3
magazines, subscriptions.
Women wit the privaleges of time and
degrees can teach courses (volunteer, of
course) to women in prison, The more the
‘prisons are seen by "respectable" people,
the less crap they lay on inmates-—~and
middle class, approved people who do see
prisons have the ability, the talent of
articulation: so sisters, you are going
to be heard and believed whereas the in-
mate is scorned. Write letters to
elected representatives stating: "I,
a concerned, registered, voting citizen,
know there is a bill to be introduced to
bring up the standards of women in pri-
son to those of men in prison; to bring
up county jails and penitentiaries to the
standards of state institutions; and
your failure to support such legislation
cm only mean that you approve of atroci-
ties that are worse than those which led
to the massacres in Attica.
Work with Legal Aid groups. When a
woman gets busted, get on the phone,
call up her relatives, get as many people
in that courtroom as possible, showing
the judge that people care and are pay-~
ing attention to her proceedings. What
of day care! Bail is often as low as
$25 yet shocking hoards of huma@s sit in
jail for months for lack of $25,
There is the Fortune Society w ich raps
with employers about hiring those out of
jail--and jobs for those out of jail
means they won't have to return there for
food and shelter, The society has plenty
new chapters-—the person to contact for
information is Bob Davis, 29 E. 22nd St.,
New York City, 677-4,600/
Kathy Lillith
SUNY, New Paltz
Irvinins Announcement: Course CS-Be
800-01-73/The oman Momorer, To re
vier sills 1nd concerts of Bisic
Man icemcnt 1s they relate to Vomen
in St.xte Government, Preference
till be given to women in Salary
Grades 23-27. Moy 10-11, 1973/9 am
to 4 pm. Trrinines Section Clossroom
New Yor’ Stxte Denrirtment of Civil
Service, Strte Cromvus, Building #1,
Albiny, New Yor,
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The Harlem Six Youths: A Study of
___ Injustice
Frank and Margit Sugar were the propri-
etors of a small clothing store on West .
125th St. in Harlem. On Apr. 29, 1964, a
. group of teenagers entered the store,asked
them a question, and then stabbed both
owners. lirs, Sugar died and Mr. Sugar was
seriously wounded, but later recovered,
One week later, six youths were arrested.
All were held without bail. There were
three witnesses. One was Robert Barnes, a
convicted thief and felon who maintains
that he was a co-conspirator but was unablemany and Tokyo as well,
to participate at the last minute, The
other witnesses were two small girls who
THIS MONTH'S ARTIST: TECLA 4
"To be good, I must speak of Truth...
to the Soul of Humanity: .. . relating
to Mother Earth and Women Artists'" On
Art and Life by Tecla, mother, grandmoth--
er, artist.
Tecla lives in East Harlem, where she
works and teaches, Her works have been
shown throughout this country at museams,
universities, and in galleries, She
has had exhibits in Mexico, Israel, Ger-
At her exhibits,
Tecla conducts teaching workshops,
She has been known to hand charcoal
testified that they had seen the defendantsand paper to children near her, in parks
near the murder scene, They did not see
the defendants commit the murder,
Four trials later, the youths, now men
were still imprisoned, It was not until
1972 that bail was finally set. I+t was
set for $300,000, or $75,000 each. The
defendants are penniless, Two have been
convicted, The other four were acquitted,
but the District Attorney ordered them
held for a new trial. They began their
fifth trial in March of 72. At this
writing, the outcome is not known,
The artist Tecla became interested
in the case, and sat in at the trials.
or subways. She then asks them to imagine
trees or to sketch the life around then.
Her print, titled The Queen Mothers,
is dedicated to the mothers of the Harlem
Six Youths and to Ann Chancey, It was a
composite of hundreds of drawings made at
court during the trials, in the elevators,
restaurants, hallways, etc, For quite some
time, Tecla hasinvolved herself in the
lives of these families, "to feel, feel
and feel them, to learn and learn, to
know them. . . the families - their
Life , . . to wrap myself around with
the “Queen Mothers" I call them, "The
She came to know the mothers of the defend-Tree of Hope we are" said Bessie Baker,
ants, Knowing their anguish, their con-
cern for the fubures of their sons, she
eloquently captured their essence in her
print The Queen Mothers, “The story of
the Harlem Six Youths is about the Black
Liberation Struggle and the Black Women-
speaking out for all women who possess a
sense of Reality and Soul, a soul neither
still nor silent”.
For more information about this case,
consult: The Torture of Mothers by
Truman Nelson. Published in 1965 when
the boys were arrested, it is based on
taped made by the motherS,,
aiiaeaaalall ann ae
NOTICE
Becruse of ercellent resvonse,
nevt month’s issue will .2lso derl
sith Motherhood and Morritte.
June 15th is the dexdline for
articles on Employment, Volunterism
‘ond Women in Business, ctc.
+ ao
upon seeing the drawing.
Thoughts on Art and Life is but a
part of her writings in progress. To speak
out for my way of life and work in the
struggle for true Art in a No-Art Commer-
cial world which is inhuman and mechanized,
deadening to one's feelings: the Soul and
Mind, (Feelings) in need of reawakening,
reexamining for a liberation in the arts,
hand in hand with all of life.
SPEAKCUT OPEN HCUSE
184 Washington Ave., Albony
“MOTHER'S DAY"
60m-100m
50¢ Donrtion Pecucsted xt Door
Wine Served
Bloody Mary's %1.00
To Benefit ERA
WHAT'S BREWING ON CAPITOL HILL
HEALTH
S-2045 (Pisxoni-Flynn) Adds. Sec. A-5809 S-3673: Add in ERA to
6454, Education Lar to estrblish oyr strte constitution,
fiveeyerr cxrcer mobility program |
for erenter ovportunity for reg- — ao6273 S-3685: Provide Community
istered profession2l nurses, eraid- Property Rights (Divorce La:7),
uxrtes of diplom. and associnte
derree prosr ams to obtrxin bieer- A-5208 S+3681: Amend l1xbor lar
laurexte derree in nursing, for nersons 120d 16-17, 18-21 to
Avprovrirtes %300,000. NYS Nurses m4? provisions of lu conal for
Associxttion survorts this bill. youns men ind women,
A-5262 (Cook) S-3690: to remove = A-6 Bill - To provide for eligi- .
abortion and relsted offenses bility of tromen to tre civil ser-
from pen?l lar, vice exam for volice officers,
: (In resnonse to denirl *y Colonic
A-4545 (Cool): free contraceptive Police to in individual womin).
services,
| A~3866: Amend labor la to vro-
A-3703 (Coo): State 2414 for con- pinit contrrctors with the strte
trrcevtive services, from discrininiting on bsis of
SCX.
UNITY PKG
Introduced jointly by the tromen
The scheduled speakers for the
lezislx.tors,
Februxry 27th mecting of the
Legislitive Forum trere Assemblyman
Rdward F, Crawford and Assembly-
trom>n Constrnce.E, Coo’,
REVOLUTIONARY DREAMS »,.. : The following report was presentod
by Mrs, H. Littmn,.
i used to drerm militont
dreams of txiting ABORTION
over 2mericr to shor Assemblyman Edvard 7, Crawford
these white fol'’s ho it shovld be Ts repliced on the prosr um by his
done
28sistint, Walter Smith, «tho out-
i used to drei rodicrl dreams linea Mr, Crawford's tentative
of blowing everyone amy with my plins on the .bortion issue,
- percentive vovers Bill A25 (the bill to renerl the
of correct onilysis present liberal xrbortion law is
i even used to thin’ i'd be derd 18 2 result of the US Supreme
the one Court Ruling, Mr, Cravford propo-
to sop the riot ind nersotiate Ses to initinte the process of 1
the perce
Federnl Constitutional Amendment
Thich trould mate constitutioml
Such lows xs New Yor! State had
prior to 1970. Mr, Smith: ts not
prep red to stxte whether the amend
ment trould set up a mitional 177
or return it to strte option. John
Bucl*ley from Uticen is drofting the
resolution to present to the NY
Stxte Legislature this session to
memorixlize the Conrress on this,
Constance E, Cook, Assemblytroman
from Ithaien, srid this ts the
ersiest speech she his ever mide
on the .bortion issue, Everything
wis tilten care of by the Supreme —
Conte Pe 6
then i awoke and dug
thet if 1 droomed mturol
dreams of beinr 2 mturl
Toman Aoinse whot 2 roman
does when she's nator
i tronld hove 1. revolution
Nit*7_ Giovanni
From Universe Calendar, 1973
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WHAT'S BREWING ON CAPITOL HILL (cont. °}
Court handed down another decision
which specifically upheld the NYS
Law and made it clear that all
states must comply with the new =.
rulings. No appeals will be heard
and so the matter is closed. (The
original decision related to Texas
and Georgia.) Mrs. Cook said it
is now only a question of time un-
til there is National uniformity
on abortion procedure,
While a Federal amendment to the
constitution is the only viable
route to changing the new rulings,
Mrs. Cook does not believe this
will occur because she has not -
seen the necessary public support
and pressure in that direction.
The public has not been made aware
that the real issue is not whether
women will have abortions but
where, ‘the new rulings say in
qualified hospitals and by qualif-
ied doctors,
The NY State drive last year
which resulted in repeal of the
law and veto by the Governor,
brought together this year a -~ on
strong union of people to preserve
the liberal abortion law. Mrs.
Cooke regrets that the Supreme
Court ruling has resulted in the
dissolution of that effective
group. These people are needed
now to support quality of life
legislation such as: 1) Day Care,
2) Health Care, 3) Education and
4) the place of women in our soc-
iety. Recent Federal cutbacks
have virtually eliminated funding
for day care (except for some wom-
en who must work). Education
needs support to restore public
confidence in our State education,
Regarding the place of women in
our society she said, "..we owe it
to ourselves, our daughters, our
sons and our whole society to
change discriminatory laws against
women,"
In Response to Questions:
-Can Day Care (social services)
and Head Start (education) be com-
bined? In some situations they
are. There needs to be an educat-
ional component in all day care
programs. There should be minim-
al training for home day care. No
day care services are available to
mothers with incomes more than 1/3
above the Welfare minimum income,
-Regarding disillusion with the NY
State education system. What cor-
rective programs are there? Sev-
eral current bills would effect
changes: 1) In early grades it is
vital to improve and teach skills
in mathematics and reading; teach-
er certification based on perform-
ance; need to change teacher trai-
ning programs. 2) Fairer formu-
la for State distribution of funds.
However, there is danger in level-
ing off better districts which at
least show that public education
can be good,
-Regarding contraceptive services
for women as an antidote to wide-
spread use of abortion. here is
no perceptible groundsweli. The
abortion issue emotionally drained
the legislators. Mrs. Cook has a
bill which would make contracept-
ives available to minors and free
to everyone,
-Regarding lowering the age for
children entering public schools.
Mrs. Cook supports it but ona
permissive basis. Non-school and
pre-school programs are more imp-
ortant: TV, early diagnosis of
handicapped children, enriched day
care programs, willingness to
treat children as individuals.
-~Should the PEP tests be elimin-
ated? PEP tests can be unfair in
a school where the turnover can
be 100% etc. It is necessary to
judge both the child and teacher.
~How do you feel about our youth
today: (In view of the availability
of abortion, use of contraceptives
the pill, etc., the epidemic of VD
and general decadence of our soc-
iety today and lack of moral sense
and responsibility on the part of
our youth.) Mrs. Cook does not
think legislators can effect the
morality of the public by legis-
lation. She does not believe ab-
ortions went from O in 1970 to
250,000 in the first nine months
after the abortion law was passed
just because the law was passed.
If legislation was so effective,
we wouldn't have narcotic addict-
ion because narcotics are not leg-
al. She feels sex education and
contraceptive education plus par-
ental moral values are very impor-
tant for our youth. Keeping child-
ren in ignorance would be immoral.
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MATERNITY DISABILITY
Discussions of maternity leave in the
United States have been characterized by
semantic fonfusion, much emotion and few
facts, Statistics touching on this matter
which have been released have more often.
than not been twisted and obfuscatory,.
There are a variety of reasons cited by
those opposed to providing women the same
benefits provided for other temporary |
disabilities, and these reasons are both
hypocritical and fallacious.
a) A notion that pregnancy and maternity
are normal physiological conditions is
obviously unreasonable, Childbirth and
complications of pregnancy have all the
significant characteristics of ‘temporary
disability. (Temporary inability to per-
form normal job duties, medical expenses
often associated with hospitalization, )
b) Not less fallacious is the other
argument raised that pregnancy is volun
tary and as such not compens: ble. -For ~
one thing pregnancy is often not volun»
tary; for another, other equally voluntary
conditions such as conditions resulting
from long-term smoking are covered by’
temporary disabilities.
c) The third argument and the one most
often brandished is that the inclusion of
pregnancy as a temporary disability would
cause the costs of such disability plans
to skyrocket,
The State of Wisconsin, employing 45,000
workers, 46% of them women, took a major
step forward when it included pregnancy
and maternity coverage in its income. It
has been discovered that the benefits
represent a .07% increese in the payroll
costs. Put in other terms for each
$1,000,000 that the State has in total
employee costs, compliance with the
maternity leave regulation will cost
$700, It is reasonable, given these
figures to project that additional costs
to the State as an employer will be in
line with the added cost to private
employers.
Representatives from the Aetna Insurance
& Casualty Company testifying before the
Citizen's Advisory Council on the Status
of Women have shown that the difference
in cost between health insurance average
that includes care for pregnancy and
childbirth and that which does not is
small, Likewise, the cost of including
maternity benefits in temporary disa-
bility is small.
The Council concluded that the economic
data available concerning cost and the
7
extent of present coverage indicates that
it is entirely feasible for employers to
provide the same economic benefits for
absence due to childbirth as for absénce
due to other temporary disabilities.
New York State is one of five states
which sponsored temporary disability in-
surance system. Unfortunately, its
section 205, subdivision 3, declares dise-
ability caused by pregnancy or childbirth
as not compenset. on. The impact of the
financial hardship and health risk
created by this kind of legislation must
not be underestimated. According to a
study of pregnant women as unemployment
insurance claimants, only 1 out of every
8.file for unemployment insurance. They
are a small portion of the claimant
population, about 1%, and receive less
then 1% of the total benefits. 2
Some of the highlights of the study=
About 40% of the pregnant beneficiaries
hand 1 or more children.
—-90% of the beneficiaries with child-
ren had receved:no benefits during
their last pregnancy.
~-15% of the pregnant women said they
were the primary family breadwinner.
--\Jithin 3 months afte: the end of
pregnancy, 14% of the women were back at
work; 20% more had refiled for benefits;
43% expected to return to work, and 23%
had withdrawn from the labor marker.
Thus, 1/3 of them showed evidence of
labor market attachment soon after the
pregnancy ended and 43% while not regis—
tering for benefits, indicated that they
would return to the work force within
the year,
Two states, Rhode Island and New Jersey,
have plans similar to the ones we are
hoping to initiate. For Rhode Island,
about 10% of the eligible claims within
the system and 7% of the amounts paid
were for pregnancy. Because of New
Jersey's unusual funding arrangements,
pregnant women account for 12% of the o.«um-
total costs of temporary disability
insurance. Actually the figure is closer
to 8.5% of the benefits.
Copy Sources available for study in
Constance E. Cook's Office,
93RD CONGRESS : 8
1ST SESSION H.R. 1504
A BILL
To provide for hospitals to allow the biological father to
attend the birth of his child if the woman consents.
1 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Represen-
tatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That any hospital, clinic, or similar establishment set up for
the purpose of fostering, restoring or observing a person's
health and which receives Federal funds under a grant, con
tract, or loan ot which has loans guaranteed under any Fed-
eral program shall allow the biological father to be in
attendance during all phases of childbirth if consent is first
Oo Gea = a Ss & Sh
obtained from the woman involved,
RESOLUTION
Whereas it is the natural human right of a woman to determine
the manner of her child's birth, whereas the participation of the
father in the childbirth process undermines rigid, traditional set
roles from the beginning, whereas it is a sexist notion that child-
birth is "woman's work", It is rather a "family affair", whereas
there does exist the right of "familial privacy", the invasion of
which is an insidious thing, whereas there does exist a double-
standard in America medicine prejudicial against women; Be it
resolved that the passage of H.R. 1504, a bill of the 93rd Congress
to provide for hospitals to allow the biological father to attend
the birth of his child if the woman consents, be made a priority
of this convention.
Mail petitions to Congresswoman Martha Griffiths, 1536 Longworth
Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515
HOT FLASHES 9
BOYCOTT MEAT
That's the advice from FIGHT
INFLATION TOGETHER, Since women
are the traditional consumers it
looks like we are the ones who are
going to have to bear the brunt of
this campaign (as usual), The
Federal Government's advice is
"Let Them Eat Fish" and don't let
our husband do the shonppi as he
wastes money. These statements
show how much the government real-
ly knows. First of all fish is
not cheap; moreover family and
consumer units quite often lack
aman, especially one that grocery
shops.
WOMEN'S NEWS
SPEAKOUT and NOW women appeared
on Channel 13 to point out we
didn't think women were too terri-
bly desirous of the news they were
presenting under the title of
Women's News. After national
headlines, Women's news featured
tongue-in-cheek items on feline
declawing, English male housekeep-
ers and the "Rape and Lesbian"
news from various women's confer-
ences. As a result of our protest
the news segment has been length-
ened, and NOW has received an
official discrimination complaint
from a viewer. We were not invit-
ed back because to quote the pro-
ducer "we were not sharp enough",
He has since had on an anti- fem-
inist woman from Russel Sage and
plans a debate between her and
someone "sharp" soon, In the mean
time keep your cards and letters
going to NOW. We may not be
sharp (77?) but we are effective,
IT'S TULIP QUEEN TIME AGAIN
Candidates for the May Festival
must be between the ages of 18
and 24, high school graduates and
full-time residents of Albany who
never have married, Need we say
more,
MS
~The local papers can't make up
their minds about the use of MS,
The area press still refers to the
bulk of us as Mrs. even if they
now drop our husband's first names
Gloria Steinem gets it with an -
apologetic clause saying "she
prefers MS". Suzanne Levine,
managing editor of MS, gets it «<
once in a two page article. . The
rest of the time she is referred
to as "SHE" which is noticeably
awkward. Incidentally, on the use
of Ms, she remarks that it is
difficult for people to view us
as individuals; besides Ms. is
awkward and "not fun to use",
sorry, Susan that doesn't hold
water with us.
WEIGHT WATCHERS
Weight Watchers is about to be
applauded by the NY State Legis-
lature through an official res-
olution by that distinguished
body. Pound per pound weight-
watchers probably have added as
much to women's guilt syndrome as
weight loss. Do we need this
kind of legislation.
THE PARENT GAME
his TV program asks couple con-
testants questions about child
rearing. If couple disagree on
the final question, ONLY THE HUS_
BANDS ANSWER COUNTS!, Watch the
Show. See for yourself. Write
to the network.
MORE ON MS
The Knickerbocker News will not
allow its reporters or editors to
use the title MS in writing about
local women in the news even if
they prefer to be known as MS.
Miss or Mrs. are the only accept-
able titles for women, Whose
business is your marital status?
Write to Mr, R. Fichenberg, Knick-
erbocker News, 6115 Albany-Shaker
Road, Colonie, NY. Give your view.
You might also want to write to
the Times Union about their new
cheese-cookery promotional to
get new subscribers; using a
woman with a very short skirt
reading about the KNICKS so that
she is informed enough "to get
her a man",
“AND CHILLS | “10
BRONX RIGHT TO LIFE COMMITTEE
NEW SURTTER
“Right to Lifers have influenced
Frito Lay, the Lipton Co. and
Breck not to advertize on the
MONEY CRISIS AT WMHT 17
Funds are being cut for public
affairs programs, i.e. World Preds,
Bill Moyers “Journal, Wshington:™-
Week-+it! Review, Firing™Linte with -
Bill Buckley etc, and fér ZOOM the
program’ for “children. ie need "3
these programs..°:. URGEN! write
a note to support federal funding
to public broadcasting, Write to:
The Honorable Warren M. Anderson
Senate Majority Leader
Senate Chambers, The Capitol
Albany, NY 12207
and
.The Honorable Perry B, Duryea, JR
ssembly Majority Leader
Assembly Chambers, The Capitol
Albany, NY 12207
SHORTER MAIDEN NAMES
Married women must be permitted
to vote intheir married names, a
federal court in Kentucky ordered,
The C.L.U. filed the lawsuit for
two married women. One was not
allowed to vote because she had
recently married and her name was
automatically purged from the list
of eligible voters. The other,
when reregistering to vote after |
her marriage, tried to change her
address and was informed that she
would have to change her name as
well.
CONTRACEPTIVE CLIP
Now being tested by women at the
University of Maryland, a delicate
tantalum clip around the fallopian
tubes. This new method of contra-
ception will provide a reverible
form of fast, easy sterilization.
Watch for this method. +t may be
the best yet.
PENTHOUSE PIN-UP SAILING TO TROY
A centerfold subject of the March
issue of Penthouse magazine was
sworn in as honorary recruiter for
the Navy. It's the Navy's "Sail-
ors have more fun" program. Sex
and the sailor is an old joke. One
not especially funny to women or to
the forgotten men in the prosthetic
and rehabilitation wards of Veter-
ans Hospitals,
Maude show. CBS plans to rerun
the show in which Maude decides
to have an abortion. Write to
CBS to voice your approval of
their courage and stand on this
issue. Fred Stanton, VP and
Thomas J. Swafford, VP Program
Practices, WCBS-TV 51 W 52nd St
New York, NY 10019
RIGHTS BOOKS
ACLU prepared paperbound books
-The Rights of Teachers
-The Rights of Mental Patients
~The Rights of Students
-The Rights of Women
-The Rights of the Very Poor
are being published by Avan Books
All are sold for 95¢. Write to
ACLU 22 BE. 40th St. NY, NY 10016
ELKS TAXES - GROUPS WHICH DISCRI-
MINATE MUST PAY TAXES
Following a 3-judge Federal
Court's decision that Oregon may
no longer grant tax exemptions
to Elks Lodges because they have
a whites-only policy. The Statds
attorney general ordered a check
of all other tax exempt organiz-~
ations so that any that discrim-
inate on the basis of race or
sex may be forced to pay taxes.
In the Oregon CLU case the court
said that "by accepting the
State's generosity, the Elks
Lodge is obligated to comply with
the equal protection clause of
the 14th Amendment",
ACLU Civil Liberties 1/73
WDA PILL NOT OK
Local doctors say testing has
been inadequate on the drug DES
for use as a morning after birth
control pill. Studies indicate
DES..is a cause of vaginal cancer
in young women,
Yet the Food and Drug Adminis-
tration amnounced its intent to
approve its use,
WOMEN BEWARE !
' OPINION AND SUMMARY RE UNITED STATES
COURT DECISIONS IN TEXAS AND GEORGIA
ABORTION CASES
On January 22, 1973, the U.S, Supreme
Court decided two abortion cases:
(1) The "Texas" case and (2) the.
"Georgia" case, Both decisions were by
a majority of 7-2, with Justice Blackmun
writing the majority opinions.
The essence of the "Texas" case is that
criminal abortion statutes such as the
Texas statute which permit abortion only
to save the mother's life violate the
right of privacy protected by the Due
Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amend-
ment.
The Court said that up to approximately
the end of the first trimester, the
State can have no voice in the decision to
have an abortion and that the performance
of the abortion must be left to the
medical judgement of the women's
physician.
Following the first trimester, the
State--in promoting its interest in the
health of the mother may, if it chooses,
regulate the abortion procedure in ways
that are reasonable related to maternal
health but may not limit grounds for
abortion,
In the third trimester the State in
NYALR ON ABORTION LAW REPEAL BILL
11
The. long-overdue abortion decision of
the US Supreme Court was in many respects
better than anyone had anticipated. But
the media descriptions of the decision
have generally been superficial, and have
ignored some of the more worrisome as-
pects of this crucial decision, As soon
as the Supreme Court ruled, Assemblywoman
Cook announced that she would file the
abortion law repeal bill. At the same
time, Senator Donovan has been able to
rally support for a resolution calling for
a national Constitutional Convention so
that fetuses may be given Constitutional
protection. Recently he introduced this
reegiution with a staggering total of 29
sponsors, in a house in which 31 is a
majority! Most significant of all, this
resolution would not require the Fei
Governor's signature, and thus could not
be vetoed.
Senator Manfred Ohrenstein (DL - Man-
hattan) and Assemblywoman Cook (R-Ithaca)
along with 21 other legislators, have
filed a bill that would remove every
reference to abortion from New York law:
S.3690/A,5262, the Ohrenstein-Cook
abortion law repeal bill.
Even with more than 20 crganizations
behind it, this bill does not have a
promoting its interest in the "potentiality good chance of passing in 1973--although
of human life," may regulate or even for-
bid abortion except when it is necessary
to preserve the life or health of the
mother,
The Georgia law permitted abortion to
protect the life or health of the woman,
or where the fetus was likely to be born
with a serious defect, or where the
pregnancy resulted from rape. These
limitations are invalid for the first
and second trimesters under the princi-
pals enunciated by the Court in the
Texas case,
For more information, a packet is
available from the New York State Abor-
tion Education Program, 5th Floor, 300
Park Avenue South, New York, New York
P0010.
If any woman is interested in
helping to set up a community
woman's patrol, please call
Barbara Clark at 4633527. The
idea is to walk the streets in
groups and watch for women who
need am escort or other help.
With the good weather, many
more of us will be out. Why be.
Hasseled, Please Help.
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many legislators, now that the Supreme
Court has lessened the pressure to re-
Store the old law, are more receptive
than ever to the idea of simply getting
rid of the abortion issue, If citizens
can overcome their own weariness with the
issue and show support for this bill,
legislator's receptiveness could in-
crease, Write your Senator and Assembly-
person now. Use the bill numbers in
every communication, More information
on this bill are available in packets
from New Yorkers for Abortion law Repeal,
P.O. Box 240, Planetarium Station, New
York, New York 10024. (15¢ each or
5 for 50¢, 25 for $2.00)
FIGHT THE OTHER
CONSTITUTIONAL ANMENDIYENT
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CONGRESSIONAL ADDRESSES
Jacob Javits, 911 Poir:-Avenue,- N.Y.C.
James L. Ructley, 60 Sutton Place South, N.Y.C.
Ctis Pile, 130 Ostronder Ave,, Riverherd, 11901
James Grover, Jr., 185 “oodsome Road, Babylon, 11702
Anzelo Pone2llo, 226 Toronto Avenuc, Massaneaur, 11758
Norman Lent, “8 Plymouth Road, East Roclsaway, 11518
John ‘lydler, 63 "irst Street, Garden City, 11530
Lester Wolff, 5 North Dive, Great Nec’, 11021
Josevh Addabho, 132-3 86th Street, Ozone Parl, 11417
Benjamin Rosenthal, 88-18 Timhurst Avenue, Elmhurst, 11375
James Nelaney, “45014 31st Street, Long Island City, 11130
Morio Birgri, 100 East Mosholu Par'ty, Bronz, 10458
Fron’ Brosco, 650 Autumn Avenue, Broo’-lyn, 11208
Shirley Chisholm, 1028 St. Johns Place, Broollyn, 11213
Rertram Podell, 153 Rugby Road, Rroo’lyn, 11226
John J, Rooney, 217 Conrress Street, Broollyn, 11201
Huch Carey, “4 Prosnect Par, West, Brooklyn, 11215
Elizabeth Holtzman, 1815 Ditmas Avenue, Broollyn, 11226
John Murvhy, 150 Mada Avenue, Staten Island, 10310
Edrrard Koch, 14 'oshington Place, N.Y.C., 10003 7
Charles 3.. Rangel, 74% Vest 132nd-Street, N¥.C., 10037
Bello Abzug, 37 Ban’: Street, N.Y.C., 10014
Herman Bidillo, 4-05 est 259th Street, Bronx, 10471
Jonathan: Bintham, 5000 Indevendence Avenue, Bronx, 10471
Peter Peyser, ‘lest Sunnyside Lane, Irvineton, 10533
Oaden Reid, Cohir Hill, Purchase, 10577
Himilton Fish, Jr., “elvyn Road, Millbrook, 12545
Benjamin Gilmon, 10 Coolidge Court, Midedletown, 1090
Howard Robison, RD. 2, Candor, 13743
Srmuel Strotton, 24+ Guy Par’ Avenue, Amsterdam, 12010
Carleton Kine, 126 Melson Avenue, Sxrotog. Svrings, 12866
Robert C. MeE ren, RFD 2, Ordensbure, 13669
Don2lda Mitchell, Shell's Bush Road, Hertimer, 13350
James VY. Hanley, 316 Coleridze Avenuc, Syracuse, 13204
William F, Walsh, 4954 Albert Drive, Syracuse, 13215
Fran’ Horton, 2123 East Avenue, Rochester, 14610
Barber B, Conable, Jr., 10532 Alexcnder Road, Alexonder, 14005
Honry B, Smith III, 253 Christiana Street, N. Tonavands, 14120
Thaddeus Duls’i, 50 Peace Street, Buffalo, 14211
Jack 7. Kemp, 50 Idlett00d Avenue, Harmbure, 14075
James Hastines, 124% North Second Street, Alleginy, 14706
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' CAPITAL DISTRICT WOMEN ‘ COALTTION LI#
During the past year, Crpitrl Dis- This past month does not seem to
trict "omen hos been successful hive been one of our hest. The
in increasing its’ membership sub- Fates intervened WIth Fin and
Stintirlly, 2nd has found it arm weather, and the Cross Country
necessrrv to rdont 2 slizhtly more Si Weel-end had to be cancelled,
forms1 structure then tms orisinalyiIt is 1 little embirr.ssing, too,
formed. This hos resulted in 2. because it is being advertised in
more Ad2ntrble 2nd flexible group the newsletter which 7411 also be
with room for miny voints of vier arriving late,
and are3s of interest, ”- Our friends 1t the nursing home co-
Members include houserives, career lated them for us and did 2 fine
women, married and sinele, of 211 job, but somehow the rictht rddress
ages and socinrl ind economic brel-- lxibels rot on the wrone newsletters,
srounds, Common to 211 members of or vice versx, and they hid to be
the sroup, hovever, 2re the roals redone, matting them oxrtremely late.
which tre hold for vomantind: f0.1s Thants, thant-s....to those volun- —
which are expressed by crroun ° teers tho helped to set them ort?
actions such 1s .bortion lobbying, Remember thrt the Corlition will be
the support of .n innerecity dry at the Pinksterfest in Washineton
care center, 2nd volitie>rl and Parl: on Sunday, May 20. tie hove to
Social educrtion of society at be selling plants and fancy candies.
large. — Consclousness-raising, by... Come see us, and buy yourself or
sm.11 groups is conducted weel-ly Someone else 2 Sprine vresent. Re-
on different levels depending on member, tre need you, or else our
the needs 1nd interests of the fund-raisers will be fund-losers,.
various mombers, An initinl periodt=nuri Posmin attended Sen. Donovins
of consciousness-r-ising is 2. re= herrins on Alternrtives to Abortion,
quirement for joining the rroun. It ems not particularly eventful. A
New women sre provided with basic. fer testimonies, 1nd discussion of
CR in smll rroups. Lonser term the Senator's five bills, some of
members eng ge in discussions on. which leave too much leetay and
barious topics ind theorics, or vogueness, especirlly one which
meet to vltn for the fsrouns? Dore would set un funded “birthric¢ht
ticipition in loc. actions, The tvpe centers.“ le hrd 2 chance to
formal business meetines of Conitrlobserve the Senrtor rt the last
District Women .1re held bi-monthly. (porch 28) meeting of the Senate
At these meetinzs the entire men- Educztion Committee. He is om inst
bershiv gathers to Cecide major mauling contrriceptives aviilable to
policy and business questions and, 111 bedausé he thins it might sive
in addition, members hive the the young people ideas thit vould
oppertunity to rene! old-frtend.. . not’ have decnrred to them othermtise,
Shins. If vou .re interested in It seems thrt the Senmrtor is not
learning more bout Canitr1] Dis- getting out into the rerlities of
trict Women and the tromen*s move- evervdiy life, crouch, He heard
ment, any momber 111 welcome your. the. statistics on VD before maine
on las Susin Chelius is the Net the comment, Perhaps he still
Person Coordinrtor, ind may he thints the dise.se comes from
reached dsys 1t 869-2221 or public toilet seats.
evenings rt 462-9769, We welcome —
your ovestions ane you ean he
assurred of beine notificd of
openines as they develop in ner
consciousness rrising and dis-
cussion srouns,
Jane Dryer
NOW NEWS ly Comittee for Prozressive Lerisla-
on
Fourl Riehts: Amendment: Bonnie
Da7son 2nd Susan. Baily and their Abortion--The anti-abortion forces
committee were very successful are very 2ctively lobbying. at the
with their film festivnrl fund Capitol these days, They .re lobby-
riiser 2t the Gryffon ind are ing 2einst 211 controcentive bills
sending 5160 to the N.O.W, FRA and worlting for the passore of 21
Committee, resolution to be sent to Concress,
Consciousness Prising Groups: The oprosing the Supreme Court decision
Albonyv rroun is mectins every on xbortion.
Vednesdty and is nov full. The Legislitors have told us that
Troy groun sot started on Tuesdxy they reccive alot of mril on this
the 10th 2nd vill moct agzin on Subject, but it’s 211 from one
Thursdzy the 26th 2t Ann MeNrb’s Side! Those tho suvnorted the
house. The froun in Schenectrdy isabortion lar must feel thot the
still setting orecnized and if matter is settled so there is no
wnyone is interested .nlense e111 need to vrite. Unfortunmrtely,
Lind. Hort. this isn't so. Let’s stop these
Educrttion Tris Porce, Projects people now before tre have to ficht
Needinm Help: Writers’ Vorlshop the wbortion bottle 7.11 over agiin.
Grovn: Tuesd2y, May 8, 7:30 p.m, Write, crll or visit your Strte
98S. Pine Ave., Albiny. Devotoa senxtor 2nd assemblymoin 2nd tell
to children’s liter-ture, bio- them thit you .nprove the Supreme
eriphies, fiction, cte. Biblio- Court's decision on abortion and
sraphy reliatine to sexism in that you opnvose any attempt to im-
boos (texts 1nd others). Biblio- pose limitations on the richt to
eriphy of Non-Sexist children’s abortion. Senator Donovan held 1
boo's vublished since Little Viss herring, Avril 5, on his series of
Muft*et Piehts Bc. Survey of 5 bills intended to provide “al-
textboo!s used in loc.xl school tern=tives to abortion." S4#687 pro-
districts--books, publishers, con- wiges anw.ppropriation to the Dept.
tent, wn lysis, Develovment of of Hexlth for the birth defects in-
canned presentstion for loc. stitute. S4679 crertes 1 state con-
erouys on curriculum: texthool-s genitil defects rehabilitative ex-
used in the sroup’s district, text-nonses fund. S4#680 provides 24d to
boo’ slides, outline of pithy adoptive o.rents of physicrlly and
points. School district athletic ment rlly handic»pned children. sé
budeets. Lerislative anoroprittions§s) ayuthorizos cna emvotrers the
for Little League, Attendance at = Rerith Commissioner to imvlement 23
and monitorinz of school borrd Statotide plon for the protection
meetines, Lirson with Strte Govern-or the yet unborn 2nd livine young
ment Vomen’s Caucus. Joint suoport citizens oF this stxte, including
with Employment Ts’- Force on the estrblishment of centers offcr-
hiring/promotion/tenure problems/ ing medicxl, psycholosic.l 2nd le--
etc. for elementory/second>ry/high=*5} counselling on pre and post
er educition/zovernment nersonnel, natrzl core, services AVALIAbLe “or
Provos71 develonvment - Federsl and handic»ped childre, adoption, pre-
State Peserrch Funds. Development vention of veneral disease 2nd child
of vocrttion.l cxrecr pachkares, abuse. 84682 ronla amend the insu-
Chairperson: Eileen Kelly, 98 S, rance Law to recuire thot medierl
Pine Avenue, Alb=ny, 12208. Home: 4nsuronee plins provide full cover-
438-5237/Office: "7l-726l, 1ge for pregnincy. A CPL revresen-
trtive svole to present the erse for
s00d family pvlanning as the best
me cns of preventine defective births
and we expressed our concern that
the bills wos not to contravenc
the Sunreme Court decision,
WOMEN ARE NOT A: LUMP
"Women are not a lump, Everyone and
every group of women is different, Each
has their own orientation. Women have
common goals but they should not be en-
compasSing ones, Come together for
change." These are the words of Deborah
Botch, assistant to the director of the
N.Y.5, Women's Unit located at the
Capitol, Albany, N.Y.
She continued to say, "I suspect that
you cannot regard the women's movement
as part of the New Left, or part of this,
or part of that. Many of the people who
have written or spoken are advocates o f
such viewpoints. These variants are
good for they define where the movement
is." Ms, Botch, in examining the recent
Women's Political Caucus in Houston,
Texas notes that these women did not
come together to effect a revolution,
"but to change what exists now." And it
i6 change, or "reform, reform, reform"
with which the active women's legislative
groups are concerned. This change may
relate directly to "women's issues" or
“issues which seem to be of interest to
women," i.e, court reform and legislative
reform.
The Women's Unit is not a commission
or committee, but a full-time staff unit
of the Governor's Office. It was created
by Rockefeller in March of 1967, Prior
to then, New York had the equivalent of
a Status of Women's Commission; The
Governor's Committee on the Education
and Employment of women, appointed by’
him in December of 1963. It lasted
three years,
"The Women's Units job is not to solve
‘problems ourselves but to see that the
needs of all women are met," says Ms,
Botch. The women of the Unit have “be-
come activists for the needs of women,"
She notes, "many organizations take on
lots more credibility when a person from
this office is involved, And there are
many different needs of women to be met."
She credits Evelyn Cunninghan, the
‘Unit Director, and Virginia Cairns,
Associate Director, with "having a way to
bring about change and draw forces of the
women's m vement together to fill in
spaces that might not be met by others.”
They attend town meetings with the
Governor, participate in Women's Confer-
ences and speak at functions around the
State in behalf of the needs for im-
proving the status of women at every
level, She describes Ms, Cunningham
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as a "dynamic personality familiar with
all women's organizations and their needs,
She has founded "all kinds of councils,"
is a member of Coalition of 100 Black
- Womens; Manhattan Political Caucus, Inter-
state Association of Committees on the
Status of Women, Community Affairs
Director Carole Ann Taylor works closely
with the Black community; Barbara lavin,
formerly with the Unit, and who presently
is with the New York City Parole Board,
works with women in prison.
Ms, Botch too modestly describes herself
as “having no expertise but plenty of
interest and motivation." She worked on
the Environmental Bond Issue in 1972,
One facet of that work that she would
like to bring to the Women's Movement is
“to focus on some issues on which every-
one can agree regardless of their orienta-
tion. For example, during the Bond issue —
many different kinds of women worked to-
gether, such as 100 Black Women from New
York City, a garden club in Westchester,
and Housewives against Environmental
Pollution (HEP) in Buffalo,"
She stresses that "we must choose a
direction where we can come together."
Day care may be one direction, employment
opportunity another. “Women's issues
tend to be skirted and day care is no
exception. Stop-gap programs are not
enough, There must be viable alternatives,
Women are not considered mobile enough
for job promotion, but too often it is
because society has made them this way."
She believes therefore the key to change
rests with women,
"There has been no strong mandate for
day care legislation yet. Legislative
bodies are not initiators or innovators
of legislation; they reflect the current
trends in society.” Yet wide-scale day
care services must be provided, Day care
is where we have to meet people with
expertise, The outcry over cuts in HEW
to child care may be the needed impetus
for coalition efforts to start,"
Work at the Women's Unit is split pri-
marily along interest lines, An intern
program with high school and college
students has been set up, the students
and staff work as a team, The dirty
work is shared while the structure and
responsibility for different projects is
decided together,
cont. page 16
Women are Not a Lump cont. “16 FOR ALBANY CITY COMPTROLLER
A major project this session has
been the establishment of a legis- THERESA COOKE
lative file of bills which directly
affect women. It is updated Omdly:i | -ne x 3 EOE
and it is an excellent example of .WHAT DO I PROMISE:
their "clearinghouse function. In-
formation in the file only includes
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bills dealing with discrimination - - Lower Taxes ro
or the expansion of opportunities Elimination 2 Sagi y
for women. Categories include child Dealings With Fa
care, credit, criminal offenses, Cat Vendors |
domestic relations, education, em-
ployment, health, human rights, - Increased Wages and
jury duty, and reproduction and its Better Treatment of
control. Information on the file is Municipal Workers |
available to everyone directly or
by telephone or letter. The Unit - Equal Opportunity and
has just issued a mid-session com- Pay for Female City |
pilation of these bills. This is Employees
also available on request from the
Women's Unit, State of New York, - Better Municipal Services
Executive Chamber, Albany, N.Y. Such As City Wide Trash
Another project earlier this sess: | Collection
Sion was the circulating of two
questionnaires; one to legislative
minded organizations and one to the WHAT DO i NEED" | |
New York Legislators. The first | |
questionnaire dealt primarily with
establishing a liaison to inform - Volunteers to Help
the groups of upcoming legislation Canvass
in the group's interest area. 20
legislators, about 1/10 of the to- - Poll Watchers for
tal body, were willing to set up a | Primary Day, Monday
liaison on women's issues. Botch.is June 4
determined “to stomp the halls"*for|
the rest, if necessary, Deborah - Contributions and
Botch is 22 years old, Studying for ; Assistance with
a degree from Empire State and a Fund Raising
very determined, knowledgable per-
son. If women must choose their own
direction to affect change, she has
chosen wisely. waducl | COMMITTEE TO ELECT
* *lernacki | THERESA COOKE, COMPTROLLER
Day Care Crisis cont,
day care services to communities un
der 3 million population. Write to 164 Manning Blvd.
Willis Stephens, Assemblyman, Chair Albany, New York
man, Ways & Means Committee, Neil 12203
Kelleher and Douglas Hudson have
both pledged support of this bill.
Federally you can write to Bella 439-3912 439-3912
Abzug and Hamilton Fish. Let Carl-
ton King, our representative in
Congress, know you Support this °
bill by writing him at House Office |
Building, Washington, D.c,
Joan Costello
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Among the events scheduled for the Wo-
men's Weekend were a number of workshops
on topics such as abortion, lesbianism,
verbal karate, and self-defence. It had
been announced that these workshops would
be open to men,
Many women on campus were dismayed and
angered to learn this detail. In re-
sponse, a committee was formed to deal
with the situation.
ALL WORKSHOPS, This request was based on
the following: 1) The purpose of work-
shops is to provide an opportunity for the
exchange of ideas and the discussion of
issues and problems which affect women in
particular and which can only be resolved
by women, within the context of the Wo-
men's Movement. 2) Women have been tra-
ditionally isolated from one another with-
in the home and have not developed the
skills ofcollective creative prdblem
solving and planning which are necessary
to the success of the Movement. Men have
been cultivating these skills for years
in board meetings and bull sessions. Our
workshops offer an opportunity for Women
to learn these things, 3) All women
have been advised and educated by men
most of their lives. We have been in-
fused with the male perspective of every-
thing in the world including OURSELVES,
Women are desperately in need of oppor-
tunities to develop new self-concepts
and world views and to revise our
attitudes and patterns of thought. This
we can do only by ourselves in an atmos-
here free of male influence, no matter
how subtle. 4) Women must place then-
selves in situations where male approval
is irrelevant, This is a near impossi-
bility in the everyday lives of most
Women, Learning to rid ourselves of the
need for such approval is essential,
5) We must not be afraid to assert our
right to privacy in order to keep our
Movement in our own hands and to deter-
mine its course without direction from
men, This was one of the greatest lessons
learned by the Black Movement in our
country. Male involvement, no matter how
“well meaning," can only compromise the
Movement, 6) Finally, many women be-
lieve that the internal workings of the
Qomwn's Movement should not automatically
become common knowledge. In particular,
men should know only those things which
we choose to tell then,
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CONCERNING THE PRESENCE OF MEN AT THE SUNYA WOMEN'S WEEKEND
WE REQUEST THAT MEN REFRAIN FROM ATTENDING
17
Bad publicity has plagued the Movement
since its inception and many issues, in
the process of being made public, have
been distorted by male viewpoint in the
male media.'
The Committee wishes to emphasize that
this action is not an attack on the Women
who have organized the weekend activities.
These women are not legally in a position
to exclude men from the workshops,
The committee expects that men who are
genuinely in sympathy with the Women's
Movement will urderstand this call for
privacy and will comply.
We hope that other men will take this
opportunity to reflect on the true impli-
cations of the Women's Movement and
accord us the respect they would give to
a Black caucus or similar movement func-
tion,
Pauletté Holder
LS SSSSSSssssseenshessstessesngnnssesteneunaessnenssseenseee
INVASION
by Huy Vu
As a child
I was very curious
And asked my mother over and over
"Why are the French called the Invaders"
She answered with tears in her eyes
"Haven't you seen their tread upon
our villages
And cannons, and airplanes?"
I nodded but did not understand
For others said the French came
to help ©
"Why have Mr, Hai and Yr. Ba
grown rich from the French?
Why do you call them invaders, my
mother?"
She answered sadly
"When you grow up, you'll understand,"
Oh, why did you cry, mother? .
She is dead now
And the French have all gone
But I still see my mother crying
Tears flowing down her beautiful face
Today, is it today or still yesteryear?
For I grown up
And my nephews ask the seme old question
"What is an invasion?"
I want to ery, but only say
"You'll know when you grow up"
~Women's Strike For Peace Memo
THE WOMEN'S LIBERATION WEEKEND AT NEW 78
PALTZ IN THE EYES OF A MAN |
I went to the conference at New Paltz =~
not knowing what to expect. At the recep-
tion I ws cautioned not to be offended if
specific workshops were not open to men,
since some of these workshops were
intimately female,
On the 4th floor, after some searching,
without meeting any hostility, I joined a
guerilla theatre workshop moderated by
Debbie Lowe. The following two hours
were full of fun, learning and improvising
of some skits.
After lunch I joined another workshop--
Men's Consciousness Raising--lead by
Renos Mendis. His stated purpose was
"to depress us." As far as I was con
cerned, he did not succeed; he shattered
some Of my ideals and dreams, but he did
not depress me. Under his guidance we
tackled the question of "Love," What
happens when a man suddenly realizes he
loves a woman, what clicks? What is the
man looking for?
The basic conclusion we reached was
ACCEPTANCE. We look for acceptance (grati-
fication, respect) in our partner, You
might call it "sharing of common ideals"
which is acceptance of my ideals, In this
respect love is a camouflage of needs of
acceptance, There is nothing wrong with
this need, but the problem arises when
needs get mixed up with ideals to such an
extent that one loses sight of the needs
and treats them as ideals, We then con-
cluded that a relationship with a person
of the other sex cannot be based on the
roles of sex and that we have to learn to
- stand on our own two feet, We cannot
expect help from the Women's Liberation
movement since they have their own 729i:
problems to solve,
The reason we came to the meeting was
that we felt ourselves threatened by the
liberation movement to some extent, a
fact which cannot be denied. Renos
Mendis emphasized that he does not possess
the answers, but would like us to see the
basic facts,
The only time I felt slightly offended
was when I was asked to leave the party
Saturday night. At all other times I
felt like a human being among human
beings and wonderful ones at that, The
fact that only about 5% of those present
were men did not bother me, since I
didn't and usually don't view people as
sex objects,
NATIONAL NON-MOTHERS.'| DAY AND NON—FATHERS!
DAY
Man and woman cannot hope to survive if
population stabilization and environmenta
reforms are not effective by 1975. In
Congress, various resolutions have been
proposed for voluntary population stabili-
zation. Even High Schools are beginning
to provide free pregnancy testing.
Opposition still exists, Our media——
television, ladies' magazines, and movies,
glorify the family with 3,4, or 5 children,
Coalitions exist which advocate the
existence of families with children--they
are powerful group influencing our legis-
latiors and our culture (PTA, Leading
Families of America).
In January '72, the National Organiza-
tion for Non-Parents was formed. This
group will serve many purposes: 1) it
will work to obtain fair economic pur-
poses, 2) it will protest media images of
the childless, 3) it will emphasize the
creative life-styles of child free couples .
4) it will cooperate with Planned Parent-
hood, ZPG, and Coalition for a National
Population Policy, and 5) it will prove
mutually supportive to those who chose
to be childless,
The organization w-s founded by a mid-
western financial executive (a single
man), Ellen Peck (the author of The Baby
Trap), and her husband (a childless
couple), and a Washington Psychiatrist
(father of two),
The group is working on publicity and
fund raising and advocates the creation
of two national holidays = Non-Mothers'!
Day, May 7, aid Non-Fathers' Day, June 11.
Interestingly, almost half of the
original members and leaders of NON are
parents. Promising, isn't it?
In conclusion, I would like to say
that it w-s an eye-opening, wonderful,
special and worthwhile experience,I °
wouldn't have w nted to miss,
Rony
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THERE WAS A YOUNG WOMAN, Song for Our Times
There was a young woman who swallowed that lie,
We all know why she swallowed that lie,
PERHAPS SHE'LL DIE.
There was a young woman who swallowed a rule,
"Live to serve others," she learned it in school.
She swallowed the rule to go with the lie,
We all know why she swallowed that lie,
PERHAPS SHE'LL DIE!
There was a young woman who swallowed some fluff;
Lipstick and candy and powder and puff-—
She swallowed the fluff to sweeten the rule ....
ht OE LN RE
There was a young woman who swallowed a line,
"I like ‘em dumb, Baby, you suit me fine,"
She swallowed the pill to go with the line ....
There was a young woman who swallowed a ring,
Looked like a princess, but felt like a thing.
She swallowed the ring to make up for the pill....
There was a young woman who swallowed some Spock,
"Stay at home, mother, take care of your flock,"
She swallowed the Spock to go with the FINngs sss
One day this young woman woke up and she said,
"I've swallowed so much that I wish I were dead;
I swallowed it all to go with the Spock....
I swallowed the rule to hold up the lie,
Why in the world did I swallow that lie? .
PERHAPS I'LL DIE!
She ran to her sisters, it wasn't too late
to be liberated, regurgitate,
She threw up the Spock and threw up the ring,
looked like a princess but felt like a thing:
threw up the pill and threw up the line,
"I like 'em dumb, Baby, you-suit me fine;"
She threw up the FLUFF and she threw up the rule,
"live to serve others," she learned it in school; sige nn
And last but not least, she threw up the lie, pine
We all know why she THREW UP THE LIE....SHE WILL NOT DIE!
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1-2 Marriage: Murder by Known Assailants by Carol Biernacki
3-4, And They Lived Happily Ever After? by an Out of Town Sister
5-6 Images by Mimi Sternberg and Ann Smith
7 Real People by Eleanor Cash
8-9 Muddled Myths of Motherhood by Nancy Walbeck, Ph.D.
10 A Child of One's Own by Paula Corey
ll Parenthood and Battered Children
12 Questions and Answers On Contraceptive Law Repeal
13 Day .Care
14, A Panel On Menopause by Bunni Vaughn
15 Book Reviews
16 Outline of Birth Assistant's Course
17 Emplcyment Opportunities and What's Brewing On Capitol Hill
18 The Wemen's Press Club by Chris Root
19 Group News/Women's Caucus at State Ed, Department by Margaret Figlozzi
20 Woren's Center Questionnaire
21 Calendar and Announcements
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MARRIAGE: MURDER BY KNOWN ASSAILANTS
"The land of marriage has this pecularity, that strangers are desirous
of inhabitating it, whilst its natural inhabitants would willingly be
banished from thence,"
——Montaigne
forepage The Mariages of Marriage
"Now at last without fantiasies or self-deception, cut off from the mis-~
takes and confusion of the past, grave and simple, carrying a small
suitcase, getting on a bus, like girls in movies leaving home, convents,
lovers, I suppose I would get started on my real life,"
A discussion of marriage by a feminist
would be considered ridiculous by many in
the traditional world of "Until Death Do
Us Part." And, in fact, a close examina-
tion of the topic reveals all too pain-
fully that there is more than a dilemma
in the choice of marriage versus non-
marriage. A dilemma laready made complex
by the cultural and tradition-bound roots
of the individuals concerned, societal
and financial pressures, and myths per-
petuated by self-serving religions and
industries, The question is one challen-
ged furthur by a society chronically
flawed by the inability to establish
satisfying relationships at all levels
between all classes, groups, sexes. The
question that not only is marriage de~
sirable but how can such a demanding re-
lationshiyz be possible at all,
Much has been written by feminists and
others explaining the myths and traps of
modern marriage. The realities of
marriage are cloaked in orange blossoms,-
Tupperware showers, and 'sensually' “scented
and marketed douches, The romantic tradi-
tion of true love and all its accoutre- |
ments is exposed constantly for what it
is, the loneliness of the corporation
wife, fights about socks, P.T.A., and
ammonia~ridden diapers, Children, being
such a foregone conclusion, that a
marriage manual entitled "Marriage for
Beginners" includes chapters on the care
and arrival of children. The title
alone should be enough warning to the
wise. .
Nor does marriage solve your personal
problems as an individual, naturally
foster trust, understanding, true geno-
rosity, or cure acne, as is purported.
In Lives of Girls and Women, Naomi, a
childhood friend of the main character,
Del Jorden, leaves high school once she
--Alice Munro
Lives of Girls and Women
has advanced in her business and secre=
tarial courses, Within a short time she
is unrecognizable to Del. As a typist,
she has packaged herself into a marketable
commodity, Everything about her appear-
ance is perfect; it is impossible~te-—~—~
imagine her with a hair out of place or
that she sweats, Her conversations are
all about washing, better ways to wash
her hair, her clothes, etc. Her immediate
and long range goal is to fill her hope
chest with items purchased on lay—a-way.
What really happens is she has layed
away her real self, the person she could
have become if she hadn't packaged her-—
self beyond self-discovery. The great
tradgedy is she has also layed away her
imaginary self as well as the romantic
bride and wife to be,
The pregnant Naomi marries out of
necessity a man she has known for four
months, The pregnancy is as she terms
it--unlucky. But it is convenient,
Weary from the trials of searching for
the right man, emotionally shop worn,
her only joy is her hope chest and all
the things she has acquired for fur-
nishing and maintaining a home. Del
sees her married--"bossy, harassed,
satisfied young mother."
And that is the major problem with
marriage in-géneral, the*relationship
with the man as husband, a contracted ~
partner is'seldom cons idered | ;
. The male's role..as.boyfriend, man, =
enemy, ,and even intimate, has been
studied ad nauseum: husband is. another
matter *
Cont. on Page 2
MARRIAGE: MURDER cont.
The Mirages of Marriage offers an analy-
sis of why marriage is such a disaster
and solutions for attacking the problem
at its source, two individuals who cannot
communicate, living without trust in a
contractual relationship entered blindly
and left after years of dislike and
mutual destruction,
The book is by two men, who for con-
venience sake, use he and him throughout,
instead of she and her. But the book
still manages to identify the right in-
dividuals in the crime of marriage. In
short, it is all of us. The book offers
a horrifying review of types of
marriages. The feminist ones, I know,
are clearly in the "miserable" extremes,
of the marital spectrum.
The reason is not surprising, The
authors describe it as a status struggle,
relationships in which one partner is
continually saying to the other, "I am
as good as you are." It is competitive
behavior in which one individual is try-
ing to be at least the other's equal.
This behavior is the seen result of
affluence, mobility, increased education,
and democratization, and a resultant
redefinition of roles. The struggle is
one where either both win or both lose,
My money is on both losing,
A solution offered to this problem is to
establish a relationship where every
effort is made to treat each other as
peers and to preserve their self esteem.
This solution seems an unlikely one for
even the mildest feminist to achieve,
A great majority of feminists see men
as the enemy, while it is a highly
popular idea in the movies amost none
treats an enemy with dignity. Feminists
unfortunately are like the rest of
society—-defensive and rigid-—-and as the
book notes, possessed of a quality "to
try for a foot when a few inches have
been offered." This undoubtedly makes for
a strong feminist but pays hell on a
marital relationship,
Much is being done to add sanity to
divorce, at least legally and financially.
However, there is much to be done in
terms of counseling and emotional support
during the transition period, But
what happens after the divorce? A re=
cent viewing of two feminist films
pointed out the answer.
A Man of Mellow Mien, by Abby Child,
In Mother Marries
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the solution is the usual one, remarriage,
In Woo Who?, by May Wilson Rothchild,
the answer is one of living your own
life with the joys of self=-realization
and the pain of loneliness, It is a
challenge, but a challenge few will
meet.
There are many who will remain married,
Most for the worst. Some, however, will
search for solutions of their own,
Is marriage possible with compromise?
Is compromise desirable or healthy?
For feminists, the answer may be in
the negative, For some, non=-marriage
may be a joy, or even a form of revolu-
tion, For others, it may just be another
form of murder.
- Carol Biernacki
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AND THEY LIVED HAPPILY EVER AFTER??
For two and a half years, my husband
and I waged a war against society through
our marriage, Five days before Christ-
mas, Clarence, my husband, walked in and
asked for a divorce. That night, when I
came home from work, he was gone. Within
a few days he admitted that he.was having
an affair, This affair was a sporadic -
one that continued over the past year
and a half, The woman was young and
Clarence claimed he was the father of
her son,
It's a fairly ordinary story but two
things must be stressed: what happened
to us in those two years, and the
societal pressures that forced us to
break up.
Clarence and I knew each other for
just under a year when we married. We
had been living together for four months.
I should have realized that Clarence
wasn't strong enough to go against
society when he said he felt guilty about
living with me. He felt we must hide the.
fact or my reputation would be ruined.
His guilt increased. When he found out .
my parents were on our track he insisted
we get married immediately. In his
words then "everyone would know what our
intentions were,!'
Clarence claimed he had always admired
and loved me because, among other things,
I have spunk. I defy the moral values
imposed upon me. I maintain that al-
though I have a completely different set
of values, and am still a good person.
I lived with him openly and refused to
be treated or regarded as a tramp. I
demanded the same respect and treatment
“I had received before I "wronged myself"
and because of my strong personality and
spunk, I got it. This amazed Clarence
and he loved it. He also loved the fact
that I encouraged him to feel, to cry
and to be himself. By the time we
married, we had decided that I would
work throughout our marriage and that we
would wait at least two years for chil- +i
dren so that we would each be free to
develop our own separate interests. We
even considered that we might not have
any children,
In less than six months, the pressures
from our families, co-workers and friends
were ripping us apart. While we were
living together we were not governed: by
society's rules because we were living
3
outside the structure,
As soon as we married, we discovered
we were suddenly expected to do certain
things. We were expected to do all
things together; Clarence was to support
me, and I was to become a mother and a
housekeeper. The biggest pressure was
to reproduce.
I was not involved in Women's Liber-
ation and I had no moral support.so, as
the pressures got worse, I began to ..
change. Clarence who had always been
told to "be a man" also changed. He was
in a much more vulnerable position than
I was because of his upbringing. His
father had run out on his mother. His
mother did the same to her second hus-
band, who beat Clarence, and put him in
an orphanage. Clarence doubted his
masculinity and felt unloved and hurt.
In order to avoid hurt, he had a ten-
dency to assume a cool unresponsive
attitude. Only with me was he allowed
to express his hurt and anger.
The pressures that were put upon us
were unbelievable. I was told that
Clarence would leave me if I didn't
have a baby. By giving him his freedom,
and not checking up on him, I was warned
that Clarence would cheat on me. He was
told that I was a rotten wife, that he
should produce children, and that he
should use his freedom to cheat on me so
that he could prove to his male friends
what kind of a man he rally was.
We both cracked and changed. I became
involved with women's liberation. The
movement encouraged me to fight for the
type of marriage we had originally
planned. Clarence joined a men's group
which strongly supported the "he-man"
way of life. This last year was hell
for us.
Clarence wouldn't approach me sexually
and I insisted that he go to a doctor.
At this time I refused to believe he
would cheat on me. He was feeling
guilty about his affair and kept insis-
ting that he loved me. I told him that
if he was unhappy I would give him a fair
divorce and try to understand. He .
couldn't reconcile my concern for him
and the. views his friends held of me.
He became so guilt ridden that he
avoided me.
The final blow came six months before
the end. Clarence went to a doctor who
told him that we couldn 't have children
Cont. on Page.
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AND THEY LIVED HAPPII LY EVER AFTER .. ‘CONT.”
unless he had hormone treatments. . ia
whole view of himself as a man ‘eaved i
In spite of my reasurances, hecoulga'
find any other support. For four months
he tried to accept himself, but he
couldn't do it. In November, the affair
became more serious and I found out about
it. Less than ten days before he left,
Clarence was still insisting that he
wanted to continue our marriage. It was
quite a shock when he walked in and
announced that he wanted a divorce and
would not try to work things out.
For two and a half years we were under
constant pressure to have children. [I
can sympathize with the pressure Clarence
felt, but that pressure hurt me even more.
Before our marriage I! lost a child at
birth. I knew from past experience how
much I wanted a child, but | felt that it
would be unfair to, until we could work
things out. I wouldn't believe the people
who told me that having a child would
strengthen our marriage. How could I have
a child if Clarence was incapable of
fathering one? I discovered that the wo-
man he was seeing was in a desperate fi-
nancial situation. [In order to get Clar-
ance to leave me, she told him that he
was the father of her son. Anxious to
prove his masculinity he believed her.
Now when we talk, Clarence insists that
the doctor said that it was my fault that
we couldn't have any children. I pointed
out that his refusal to have sex certainly
kept us from being parents. Then he said
that he didn't want children with me and
had loved this other woman all along.
When T offered him his freedom, he refused
it. ‘was ripping apart this unreal world
of masculinity he had developed and he
couldn't take it.
Clarence is now living with this woman.
and the little boy. They are making olans
for their marriage. She is being the
"complete" wife. ‘hat she doesn't know is
that he is already cheating on her. At
this point, I am receiving most of the
blame for the breakup of our marriage.
I refused to act as a wife should. On
the other hand, they are receiving appro-
val for acting out their roles, especially-
now that Clarence is a father. They are
trapped in these ;rolas, Wha’ will they
do ,ir more: pressure iis! put’ on them to
have another child. The woman Clarence
is involved with can only feel confident
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“HAPPILY RVER APTER?? Cont.
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“asifoneone's wife. She has little confi-
Cet ain herself. I wish I could help
Heke. suc she regards me as the enemy.
This woman is a lost sister trapped by the
only role she has ever mown. if I be-
lieve in sisterhood and liberation, I
cannot hate her. She didn't break up
the marriage. Social pressure broke it
it up. She is under this same pressure.
When anyone refuses to conform, society
immediately applies pressure. if the
pressure is applied to a married couple,
and if this couple, through lack ne in
munication is a weak unit, the result
will be divorce. When an unconventional
marriage fails, it is held up as an ex-
ample to others to prove that only con-
ventional marriages can succeed.
Society is very strict in its guidelines
Even the number of children is ruled on.
Only one child or over four children is
frowned upon,
The only answer is for each one of us
to face the hypocrites who promote both
marriage and infidelity anc who encourage
people to have children without any re-
garc. for the child's future happiness.
Ve must refuse loudly and openly to
agree with them. J refuse to keep silent.
How many people are there like Clarence
who might change if they were given
support? if we don't make our views
known these people will continue to sink
under the pressure,
i still want to have a child but I
refuse to have it unless I can be fairly
certain I can provide for it and it will
be happy. + also will refuse to remarry
under the present marriage laws. . HadT
riven into the wife and mother role,
Glarence would still be in doubt of his
masculinity and it wouldn't have ‘worked.
If you have a son or dauzhter, bring then
up to be people not just male and female.
The tine to stop the hypocrisy from
causing tragedies like Clarence is NO‘.
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IMAGES °
The nuclear family is a crucial insti-
tution to the functioning of the capita-
list system. An analysis of the rela-
tionship between the =.~lear family and
capitalism will show why this is true.
In an historical context, the family in
the pre-industrial period was a producing
unit, virtually self-sufficiant in a
positive way. The family and work were
united, The peasant family and. produc-
tion avere homogenous. The family was
engaged in actual productive labor to
keep itself sustained. In our country
the pioneer or frontier effort -for sur-
vival was also an example of the family
as a producing unit. The family pro-
vided food, clothing, even shelter for
itself, neighbors and friends. Contrast
this with the family of today, with ad-
vanced technology under capitalism. The
family is a consuming unit rather than.a
producing unit. With technology, basic
needs are taken care of by machines out-
side the home. The family is not in-
volved in the means of production. This
transformation in the nature of the
family is presented both in Shulamith
Firestone's book The Dialectic of Sex
and in Juliet Mitchell's Woman's Estate,
The nuclear family is necessary to
capitalism because it is a consuming
unit. The isolated separate consumer
units of individual nucleur families
mean more products to be bought, greater
consumption for the productive enter
prise, more profit. The family is no
longer self-sustaining; in fact in its
isolation it is totally dependent on the
products of capitalism. These products
are displayed in the media, The sophis-
ticated techniques of advertising create
artificial needs for the family—-not
basic necessities but luxury items, new
and different products all the time
which results in conspicuous consumption,
keeping up with the neighbors. The
capitalist economy by the subtle tech-
niques of the advertising industry can
control and enforce consumption, The
media also presents standards of how we
are supposed to live, and furthermore
we are made to feel inadequate if our
homes don't measure up to these stan-
dards. The standards are geared to
middle and upper class families; working
poor and lower class families are made
to feel alienated from the mainstream of
society by what they see and cannot
afford,
labor,
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Womén are encouraged to feel fulfilled in
their role as consumers and in managing
the home, redecorating, etc., and they are
told that they are being creative in
doing this.
Linda Gordon in her pamphlet Families
published by the New England Free Press
_ writes about the isolation of women in
family units. A woman serves capitalism
by her labors in the home which are neces=
sary to society but which are unrewarded
both in monetary terms and as valued
It is the interest of capitalism
for women to be in the home, to sustain
the home, or to be as part of a flexible
labor pool used in times of emergency as
in World War II, During the War women
worked in factories at necessary jobs for
the War economy, and when men returned
to factories and jobs after the War,
women were forced to reliquish their jobs
and returned to the home. As part-time
workers, women do not receive major
fringe benefits, and women who work full
time are not generally as well paid as
men working at similar jobs. In summary,
- women are exploited by capitalism both
out of the home, where they receive fewer
benefits from the system, and in the home,
where their work is not recognized as a
valued part of the economy by the system.
The nuclear family functions as a ser-
vicing organization for the productive
enterprise. The family serves as a
refuge for the man involved all day in
the corporate structure, as a place to
"let ‘off steam," a place where he can be
"real." In other words the family serves
as a safety valve for the emotions of the
man. For the woman, as the sustainer,
her frustratioris can be expressed to a
psychiatrist. Prof, Dorothy Smith in a
paper, "Woman, The Family and Corporate
Capitalism," discusses the role of the
wife in a society of corporate capita-
lism. The wife's rold has changed from
that of active provider in the family to
that of passive sustainer. Where formerly
the wife helped productively in fulfill-
ing basic needs of the family, she now
only sustains her husband who is the
active provider. Her major participation
in the economy is as a consumer buying
.products for the home. She is enmeshed
-in the private sector of the economy. .
The husband participates in the public
sector, by his work in the economy,
Cont. on Page 6
IMAGES cont.
He is, however, himself a product in cor-
porate capitalism: a product to be sold,
an image to be projected. His wife props
him up and helps him to create the proper
image to be displayed to the corporation.
The man also has an incredible burden of
maintaining his image and is oppressed,
too, by the necessity of providing for
the family unit. The home itself is a
product which is part of the total image;
even the children reflect this image, All
members of the family are reduced to
playing roles for the benefit of the cor-
porate society, rather than having true
identities of their own as individuals.
Taken to its logical conclusion, when the
individuals in a family are totally in-
volved in creating or sustaining an
image, the man cannot even "let off
steam" at home, nor can the woman allow
him to, or their whole precarious role--
image life might shatter to pieces. The
home, once a haven and refuge for indivi-
dualism, a space in which the individual
could develop apart from the society, is
today purely the instrument of society,
where the conformist ideology rewarded
by the society is mastered, The family
has become a tradition sustaining unit,
a conservetive and stabilizing force in
the society. The family reinforces the
alienation of the individual by en-
couraging him or her only to develop
close, trusting open relationships with
the members of the small nucleur family,
to take care of each others needs. This
makes any attempt to develop larger sup-
portive communities almost impossible and
places burdens on each member of the
nucleur family. The wife is most
alienated, because she has no outlet for
her own frustrations or need for fulfill-
ment. She is caught in a terrible contra-
diction of trying to develop a creative
and stimulating atmosphere for herself
and the family, while at the same time
reinforcing the image of conformity the
corporate structure expects of the nu-
cleur family. She, more than any member
of the family, because of her special
isolation, is not fulfilled as an indivi-
dual. She merely serves the needs of
society as an unpaid worker in the home
and as creator andsustainer of husband's
and children's images. If she wishes to
grow and develop as an individual she
must somehow find time for herself after
4
the needs of everyone else are met, The
society presently does little to en-=
courage women to break out of this passive
isolating role and to lead creative
meaningful lives of their own.
Ann Smith and Mimi Sternberg
SHOTGUN
Shotgun! Shotgun! Shotgun! Shotgun!
Shoottem down right now
Rip tem off sister now
Shoot ' em down now!
A thousand wmen raped each day
We ain't gonna be treated that way
Hating them and angry now
Shoot tem full of holes now
Walking up and down the street
Afraid of every man 1 meet
Had enough and gettin' tough
Puttint on my black belt now!
Buy yourself a shotgun now
Go downtown now
Break it down and load it up
Mess with us you're out of luck
Shotgun!
Words and music by the New Haven
Women's Liberation Rock Band, This
song and others are available on
a new album, Mountain Moving Day,
recorded by the New Haven Women's
Liberation Rock Band and the
Chicago Women's Liberation Rock
Band. The album is available from
Speakout now at $4.00.
Please send me album(s). I
am enclosing a check for :
Name :
Address
City/State/Zip
No COD's. Check or Money Order
Only.
REAL PEOPLE: ON THE SUBJECT OF MEN OR
DIVORCE AND DOG-EARED DAYS
Even after a disappointing 22 year
marriage with a man, I still wanted to
believe that men were “real people." How-
ever, following a 3 year survey I have
discovered that every man is JUST a
walking X-Rated movie with skin on. From
the most religiously oriented man who
will surrepticiously give me a once
over and flush his guilt, to the highly
expressive man who will tell me all his
erotic fantasies, I have found man-kind
to be more animal than human. Never
having been an animal lover, dating one
puts me at a disadvantage, When he sniffs
at my ass at the dog-house door I have
to try to disuade him with verbal pre-
cocity. Sometimes it takes a shitty
sounding kick in the teeth before he gets
the point. I might have to use my human
wit over animal instinct and race him to
my door so I can lock it once I'm inside,
preventing assault and entry without con-
sent. (Here my greyhound legs so admired
by men come in very handy.) Any seemingly
innocent offers to "have a cup of tea,"
at his apartment or mine, really means
he wants a "cup of me."
Say I feel that the sexual attraction
is mutual and I decide to indulge myself,
then the same old problem, disguised,
continues. In this mood I am subject to
the mating instinct of the male animal,
that is his intent to polish the instant
off quickly to relieve his tension, with
LEE EEE Bp AS ee
’ DR. FEELGOOD
7
A man goes to the doctor and is given
medicine for his complaint. .
A woman goes to the doctor and she is
likely to get a tranquilizer or some
other mood modifying drug.
One result of this, according to Dr.
Linda Fidell, associate professor of
psychology at California State University,
is that alot of women patients are drugged
instead of treated,
Dr. Fidell said 48% of American women
over 30 years old take mood pills during
the year, The general picture is that
physicians tend to take their male
patients' symptoms more seriously than
those of their female patients, =
Dr. Fidell said one reason women may be
put off with mood elevating drugs or
tranquilizers is that they not only tell
the doctor their physical symptoms, they
usually elaborate on them and tell him
how depressed, nervous and anxious their
symptoms make them.
Men, she said, are more inclined to pre-
sent specific physical symptoms and let it
go at that,
Dr. Fidell said women make this kind of
elaborate presentation of symptoms because
they are more "body oriented,"
"jomen have to monitor their bodies more
than men, not only because of menstruation
and pregnancy, but also because of the
social pressure exerted on them to look
as beautiful and young as possible, It is
complete disregard for me and my feelings.not that they are more hypochondriacal
Or I am subject to the non-mating
instinct of the male animal, whenif I get
so real as to bark or bite I am likely
to be dropped for another and more amen-
able proposition. If the human word
"love" is mentioned the male quickly
turns on his tail, preferring words such
as involvement and affair, akin to run-
ning in a wild pack and cutting loose if
it appears someone may catch you for
domestication purposes, The dog-catcher
herself wouldn't believe the collection:
husbands of good friends, the man three
doors down who never looked at you when
married, the janitor, schoolboys the age
of your children, 3/4 of the men who
claim (to their wives) to be happily wed,
bosses, landlords, teachers, sales per—
than men." Based on analyses of medical
and sociological studies done in various
parts of the States it is shown that
women are given mood modifying drugs twice
as often as men. She said 67% of all mood
drugs are taken by women,
Dr. Fidell and a colleague, Dr. Jane
Prather, assistant professor of sociology
at Cal State, studied the ads in 4 pres-
tigious medical journals. "We saw female —
patients who were housewives or unskilled
workers - male patients were executives. »
"The women patients were in ads for stimu-
lants or tranquilizers; men were in ads
for specific diseases, The medical problem
‘in which a woman was used focused on the
fact that she was irritating to somebody
because of her complaints," Dr. Fidell
sonnel, Callow I began, cautious now I am,said,
yet still I am easily caught.
I STILL LOVE MEN!
Eleanor Cash
"And that someone was usually her hus—
band--or her doctor." ,
MUDDLED NYTHS OF WOTHERHOOD 8
Being
that it would be a bit presump-
tuous of me to comment on mother-
hood. Upon reflection, however,
it became apparent that at least
I would be in the company of many
eminent men who hed never paused
to doubt their ability to deal
with a status which they could not
even imagine attaining. While not
wanting to follow in their foot-
steps, I begen to have amore ob-
jective evaluation of my own
qualifications,
Identifying the myths of a cule
ture is a tricky business. While
most agree that myths do exist in
our cultare, tt te arr tiers 2
arrive at a consensus regarding ©
just what these myths are, The
myths considered here reflect the
views of one product and observer
of middle class American culture.
Myth Number One: Wotherhood is
sacred, like apple pie md puppy
doase Political scientists often
claim thet democracy is like
motherhood in that nobody dares to
question its worth. While this
may be so in the abstract, there
is little to suggest that mothers
are esteemed more highly than
woman in general, and women in
qeneral are not highly esteemed.
Primary school children, college
students, and psychotherapists of
both sexes have all been shown to
believe that the male role is the
more attractive, the more desira-
ble, or closer to the ideal of
mental health when contrasted to
the female role.
The mothers of great men may be
revered (the foot that rocks the
cradle rules the world), but the
mothers of the less than great
are the first targets when an
effort is made to explain why a>
child is an underachiever or a
discipline problem md why he or
she becomes an alcoholic, a
neurotic, or almost any kind of
deviant later in life.
In a society which often mea-
sures a person's worth by how much
they ear} mothers, whose earning
power is even lower than women in
general, come out at the bottom
of the heap.
childless, I initia ly felthiyth Number Two: All normal women
want to be mothers. This belief
seems to combine the observation
that the majority of wmen do be-
come mothers wth the Freudian
proposition that individual moti-
vation is resnonsible for all
behavior. Our culture strongly re-
sists the idea that it is sometimes
more reasonable to explain behavior
in terms of external rather than
internal causes. Given this bias,
we are led to the conclusion that
all mothers surrounding us are
mothers beci.use they chose to be
mothers. The implications of this
myth are tremendous. The intro-
spective woman who carefully
examines her own motives and finds
the desire for children lacking may
be wrongly led to question hew own
normality. Wwe can only wonder how
-many vomen like these have produced
children in an effort to prove to
Others, and to themselves, that
they really are normal, that since
they have children they must want
children.
Myth Number Three: Women naturally
love their children md know how to
care for them. This myth is con-
veniently supported by drawing
parallels between human behavior
» and the behavior of lower animals.
We are asked what cat or dog or
monkey needs to be taught to love
and-care for its young. Such ree
sponses are deemed instinctive. It
is clear, however, that the higher
one looks in the animal kingdom,
the fewer instinctual behavior
patterns one sees. The grand evo-
lutionary accomplishment of humans
seems to be their tremendous capa-
city to adapt to new situations in
which old fashioned instincts
would put them at a disadvantage.
Furthermore, the opportunities of
young girls to learn mothering by
observing it and practicing it have
been limited by the trend toward
smaller, nuclear fanilies. How can
we expect women deprived of both
many instincts md learning oppore-
tunities to resoond immediately
and appropriately toward their new
born infants? At what cost to the
Cont, on Page 9
A ONE Tae Se ep ee OS a Se a ee ee CS ee Se ee eT a ee
Myths of lNotherhood cont.
At what cost to the women's selfe
concept md to the infmt's well
being is this myth nervetuated?
Myth Number Four; iotherhood is a.
fulltime occupation and children
need a fulltime mother. lost people
are beginning to acknowledge that
the number of years devoted to
child rearing represents a rela-
tively small proportion of most
women's lives. Unfortunately, our
socialization practices are still
lagging behind und many girls con-
tinue to be reared exnecting thet
their entire lives will be spent
tied to their homes and smal 1
children,
The disasterous effects of rais-
ing monkeys on wire mothers and of
raising children in ornhanages are
often cited to support the belief
that a mother's working will threee
ten the normal development of her
child. Few people are willing to
acknowledge that the deprivation of
these settings far exceeds what is
experienced by the children of
mothers with outside interests,
This misuse of scientific evidence
has the votential of so solidly
entrenchina a myth thet the more
relevent observations of children
of workino mothers for whom good
alternstive cre has been provided
is ignored. In my judgrent, the
available research firmly supports
the conclusion that the Guality of
cere provided for a child exerts
a much greater influence on devele
opment than the number of hours
the mother is in the house. When
the fulltime mother myth is de-
feated, perhaps we can all get down
to the business of open mindedly
asking how each individual mother
can srovide the hest possible
arrangements for the entire fzemily
unit.
Nancy H. Walbeck, Ph.D.
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The Way Out Is Through The Door
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DIVORCE: NOISE —&@9
Due to this country's ever ine
creasing divorce rate, the idea of
divorce insurance has been proposed
by Diana du Broff, a New York
attorney. Working in conjunction
with NOISE, the National Organiza-
tion to Insure Support Enforcement,
she sees divorce insurance as the
protection for a family for a de-
finite period of time after a
divorce until the family has ree
covered economically from the shock
of divorce. Divorce insurance
would be bought by newlyweds as a
Certificate of Insurance and the
policy would provide for premium
Deyments which would be convertible
into education, retirement or life
insurance, in the event no divorce
occurs. The policy serves maily
aS a protective factor for the vice
tims of divorce - the children of
the broken marriace.
Ms. DuBroff says this can and
will be accomplished. In her hand-
book "Not for Women end Children
Only," she advises "to tulk to
your insurence agent and bombard
them with rejuests for a liivorce
Insurence Contract. Send NOISE a
copy of each letter so they can
follow up with theirs. For more
info.contact NOISE, 12 W. 72nd St.,
NYC 10023,
THE WORKING OTHER
f
There is finally a women's news-
paper that concerns itself with the
“voice of mothers' md children's
liberation.” The paer is called
“The Working Mother." Based on the
Philosophy that all mothers are
working mothers, the articles pre-
sent guidelines and advice for the
Survival of the working mother,
lists of recommended books for
children end their moms, pleces md
centers for info and help, and
blurbs that make one proud to be a
woman. Family planning &s heavily
Stressed.
Subsopiptions for 4 year cost $3 and.
Should be sent to: Maternal: Information’.
Services, Inc, Suitertes 46 West. 96th")!
Streets: NYC 10025, -Thetigweketter“i'g J -
published quarterly. «pe alg
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15,0" age
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A CHILD OF ONE'S OWN LO
I never thought of motherhood until the of all is to have children, little -
day I gave birth, admittedly a little replicas of Mom and Dad, children to
late. Up until that time, for all of my civilize and manipulate, children to be
life, I considered it inevitable that one proud of, children to take care of us
day, because I was a female, I would have in our old age, to carry on the precious
a child, There was never any question in family name. Perhaps our morbid fear of
my mind of not having children, of choices,death is the foremost reason behind child-
The fact that I never yearned for marriage birth in the Western world--the idea that
or for motherhood was beside the point--it through our children we will leave behind
would happen nonetheless-~I would have to part of ourselves.
fulfill everyone's expectations of me--it As parents, society gives us the power,
was inevitable. the license, to do whatever we want with
In order to justify love, society forces another loving, trusting, impressionable,
us to prove the strength of that love human being. Short of outright physical
through the committment of marriage, or child abuse, parents are, if so inclined,
legalized sex. To cement, bind, glue, allowed to perform all sorts of psycholo-
that committment to the marriage—~as if gical tortures on their children,
love of your marital partner is not = o:/h It can be assumed that "raising" children
enough-—one must procreate, Love equals is not always easy, joyful, fulfilling.
marriage equals family equals identity. It can be arduous for even the most well
In an identity crisis of my own, I did intentioned.
get married. And just as nothing in life Children do put their parents in un-
had prepared me to live so closely or in= tenable positions, In parental efforts
timately with another human being, noth- to "civilize" their children--to just
ing whatsoever had readied me for mother~ get along with them--bribery, cajolery,
hood except societal pressures, my and dealing are in common usage.
femaleness, and my total acquiescence to "Some people have a remarkable aptitude for
both. After two miscarriages for which I keeping the other tied in knots. There are
was eternally grateful (at least everyone those who excel in tying knots and those
would know I was trying), a third preg- who excel in being tied in knots. Tyer and
nancy resulted in a baby girl, Everyone tied are often both unconscious of how it
hovered, waiting for me to eat my oung, is done, or even that it is being done at
to reject her, But, aha, I had another all. It is difficult for the parties con-
new identity: Not only was I someone's cerned to see what is happening, We must
wife, I was now someone's mother, remember that part of the knot is not to
I do not know what is a valid or invalid see that it is a knot,”
reason for having a child. Certainly if Perhaps animals that eat their young
one is mentally unbalanced one would do it knowing full well that given half
hopefully refrain from having children, a chance their young would eat them.
But many women become unhinged after the
fact. With contraception and the Supreme
Court decision on Abortion some women with
money are at least given the choice to
decide. But laws do not change attitudes
or the continuous cycle of conditioning
which females undergo. Most women had
children and will go on having children
as an extension of marriage, to fulfill
Paula Corey
"If men could get pregnant, abor-
tion would be a sacrament."
roles and perpetrate the myths. Luckily, "Being a mother is a noble sta-
most of us have, in varying degrees, tus, right? Right. So why does it
survived such uninspired reasons for our chan ge when you put 'unwed! or
existence, ‘welfare' in front of it?
Surely, the most important reason one
would want a child is out of love and "We've got to stop sucking and
desire. Everyone agrees that is why they begin to bite."
had a child. And I am not going to dis-
pute what seems on the surface so legiti- - Flo Kennedy
mate. But one of the biggest ego trips
a a a I
PARENTHOOD: A CHOICE
"Once as President, I thought and said
that birth control was not the business
of our Federal Government. The facts
changed my mind. Today with former
President Truman, I am Honorary Co-Chair
man of Planned Parenthood, because I have
come to believe that the population ex=
plosion is the world's most critical
problem. In some areas, it is smothering
economic growth; it can threaten world
peace. Millions of parents in our country,
hundreds of millions abroad, are still
denied the clear human right of choosing
the number of children they will have,
Governments must act, and private citizens
must cooperate urgently through voluntary
means to secure this right for all
peoples. Failure would limit the expecta-
tions of future generations to abject
poverty and suffering, and bring down
“upon us history's condemnation.
- Dwight D. Hisenhower
Planned Parenthood has two excellent
publications which are readily available
to subscribers. One is the "Family Plan-
ning Population Reporter," a bi-monthly
review of state laws and policies, and
"Planned Parenthood-World Population
Memorandum" which is published weekly.
Recent issues of the memorandum dis-
cussed extension of the family planning
services and population research act,
a decision by the Supreme Court not to
subject its abortion decision to review
and listings of the sponsors of pro and
anti abortion constitutional amendments.
The reporter includes a analysis of
such items as the policy of the Commissim
on Population.
SUPPORT PLANNED PARENTHOOD
$30 will buy one year's contraceptive
supplies for 3 women.
$100 will pay a week's salary for a
maternity ward family planning counselor,
Donations can be sent to Planned Parent-=
hood, 515 Madison Avenue, New York
10022.
Subscriptions to 166 L St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
hE RE IO Oe oo ee
- BATTERED CHILDREN
11
Are we all potential child batterers?
Given the amount of scolding and slapping
that goes one, could we all in certain
circumstances loose control ee
to injure our children?
The director for the Battered Child
Research Department in West London says
that in most of us there is a restraining
factor which derives from a happy rela-
tionship with our own parents. Men and
women who go so far as to injure their
children are, without exception, recreat-
ing the pattern of rearing that they
themselves have experienced,
Many of them have been physically
abused: all have been the object of ine
tensive continual demands for good sub-
missive behavior and immediate obediance.
Because they have not had a warm loving
relationship, because they have.
cherished, because they feel rejected,
they look to their children for comfort,
support, approval and help.
All their expectations are completely
unrealistic--that the child should never
cry, for instance, or be toilet trained
by six months. Naturally, the child
doesn't oblige; frustration and anger
build up: the explosion occurs. Batter-
ing parents come from all backgrounds
but it is easier for a middle-class
parent to cope with feelings of anger by
employing a babysitter or sending a
small child to nursery school, Also, the
middle class parent can usually concoct
a plausible explanation for the so-called
"accident." The more educated parent is
often aware of the psychological basis
of their problem,
It is believed that one problem for the
inadequate mother--and for the average
one, too--is the amount of pressures
which lead her to believe that mothering
comes naturally. This is reinforced by
magazine articles about instant mother
love and beautiful bouncing babies. Women
who do not feel like this, whose beby
does not behave like this, can Peers"
very guilty. Perhaps we should teach
mothers to be mothers and fathers to
be fathers.
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CORRECTION
The May issue advertisement for Theresa
Cooke contains an error; her telephone
number is — 438-3912,
FERRER RRR RHR AEH REHRHREHEHERHHREERSHHEEEHRE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON CONTRACEPTION
LAW REPEAL
1. What does New York State's contracep—
tion law say? "It shall be a class A
misdemeanor for...any person to sell or
distribute any instrument or article, .
or any recipe, drug or medicine for the
prevention of conception to a minor under
the age of sixteen years: the sale or |
distribution of such to a person other
than a minor under the age of sixteen
years is authorized only by a licensed
pharmacist but the advertisement or dis-
play of said articles, within or without
the premises of such pharmacy is hereby
prohibited." (Education Law 6811(8) The
Goodman-Cook contraception law repeal
bill, S.842/A.2910, was introduced in the
1973 legislative session to eliminate
this statute entirely.
2. Does the law really keep anyone from
getting contraception? After all, birth
control services are even available to
many people at public expense. Many
people literally do not know that hi dden
away under the counter in certain stores
are unheard-of (because unadvertised )
products that can help them prevent
pregnancy and disease. They may only
learn of such things when receiving
clinical contraceptive services (which
are not available in some NY State
counties), receiving treatment for ven-
ereal disease, or having an abortion—-
often at a cost to the taxpayer. Some
times the result of such a lack of infor-
mation is the raising of a child at
public expense. It is incredible that
governmental expenditures for these ser-
vices should be kept higher than neces-
sary by legal barriers that prevent the
private sector from doing all it can to
meet the basic need for contraceptives.
3. Won't making contraception legally
available to young teenagers encourage
promiscuity? High rates of out-of-wedlock
pregnaacies, abortion and VD have long
ago shown that the fear of pregnancy and
discase is not an effective deterrent to
sexual activity. Cosmetics and other
products meent to enhance sexual attrac-
tiveness are promoted and displayed to
everyone constantly, and readier access
to embraceptives would serve as a re-
minder to yong people that sex should
not be entered invo casually or without
consideration of the consequences.
Lh. if we let young people have contra
ceptives doesn't this invade parents'
responsibility?
_ able to direct their children's develop-
12
The law now inhibits parents from full
exercise of their right and responsibility
to guide their children: under this law,
the father who gives his 15 year old son
‘a condom with a stern lecture on disease
pregnancy and responsible behavior,
would be subject to arrest, prosecution,
$1,000 fine, and a year in jail! Only
when the law is repealed will parents be
ment in the way they consider best.
5. Are there really very many people
under 16 who need contraception? It is
true that this part of the law affects
fewer people than any other part. The
State Dept. of Health, in supporting the
repeal of the law, points out that in
1971 there were 3,300 births to girls
under 16 in New York State, while more
than 8,000 girls in that age group got
abortions and about 2,000 youngsters,
under 16, had cases of gonorrhea that
were reported. And yet is this law is to
be taken literally, not one of these
patients could legally be given any
means to prevent a recurrence of any of
these situations. It is particularly
illogical that in New York State it is
possible for a girl to be legally
married at age 14, even though she can-
not legally obtain contraceptives until
she turns 16,
A partial list of supporters includes:
Brooklyn Law School Women's Action Group;
Coalition for a Free Choice, Capital
Area; Feminist Party; Free Libertarian
Party; National Organization for Women;
National Women's Health Coalition; New
York Radical Feminists; New York State
Nurses Association; New York State
Women's Political Caucus; New Yorkers
for Abortion Law Repeal; Parents! Aid
Society; Planned Parenthood; Suffolk
Women's Liberation; "Women: a Political
Force" (November 1971 state legislative
conference convened by the Vomen's Unit
of the Governor's Office); Women's Abor-
tion Group; Women's Equity Action
League; Women's Film Collective; Women's
Medical Center,
For more information contact:
New Yorkers for Abortion Law Repeal
PO Box 240
Planetarium Station
New York City 10024
(212) 799-0620
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CHILD DEVELCPMENT COUNCIL FORMED
FEMINIST Bi.kS URCu'TLY NEEDED
’. Child Development Council is being
organized in Albany VYounty - to help
co-ordinate day care and other child
care facilities and to work as an ad~
vocate for quality child care, This is
certainly a welcome development in a -
time of financial crisis for day care,
My concern is that there be feminist
input into the work of the Youncil. I
believe that the majority of the steer. .
ing committee is men; although they are
good and concerned people and I welcome
their participation, I would hope that
the voices of women and feminist women
would also be plainly heard, You do not
need to be a child care professional ta
work with the Council - the organization
and steering committee are open to all
interested persons ~ parents and con—
cerned citizens are welcome, .
To serve on the steering committee, to
find out more about the organization, or
to be placed on the mailing list for
eneral meetings, etc., call Sara Harris
7.656927) or Margaret Jones (463-3065),
If you encounter any difficulties there,
you can call Carol Anne Ordway (489-1605)
This is such an important issue for
women. I urge you to become involved!
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“workshop on Sunday, May 20th.
- for distribution this sumer.
13
N.O.W. DAY CARE TASK FORCE
The Day Care Task Farce held its first
The follow-
ing projects were considered.
1. The establishment of an investiga-
tive body which would work as a team
throughout the summer and fall to deter-—
mine if day care centers within the Tri-
City area meet state standards.
2. Work towards setting up a referral
service for those working mothers seeking
quality day sare or foster mother care on
a full-or part-time basis (our investi-
gative work would provide a foundation
for a directory: rating day care facili-’ _
ties)
3. Work closely with Speakers Bureau
by providing speakers and developing
text.
4, Support state legislation and
legislators supporting day care; Bill
A6658 in state committee is an example:
For more information contact Cynthia
Montilla 449-8209
ORGANIZING A CHILD CARE CENTER
Cver the past 8 months, the Viomen
Action Alliance has developed a non-
sexist curriculum for early childhood
education which is presently being tested
in demonstration centers in the New York
area. A curriculum manual will be ready
Also, we
have a packet on "How to Organize a
Child Care Center" vhich outlines the
steps involved and materials and organi-
zations which can help you. We would
appreciate a contribution of $1 for each
: packet,
A WOMEN'S BUSINESS
Lig Pool and Pat Farrell train dogs, do
grooming, and have dogs for sale.
_ They also raise rabbits and chickens for
sale, They are organically fed. Its a
nice drive down to Old Chatham, they have
. 3 acres and the kids will love the out-~
ing. Their address is Old Chatham, N.Y,
Tel. No: 1+757~2966. Give them a call
and tell them SPEAKOUT sent you.
A PANEL ON MENOPAUSE
Menopause, simply defined by Webster's,
is "the period of natural cessation of
menstruation, occurring usually between
the ages of forty-five and fifty." And
depending upon the individual female it
might be a traumatic period full of harm-
ful physical, mental and psychological
implications, or a relief not to be bur~
dened with the menstrual cycle and the
possibility of having an unwanted preg~
nancy.
Most women are somewhere between these
two extremes. Women have many fears and
not enough facts about menopause. It
was the purpose of the Panel on Menopause
to discuss and perhaps dispel some of
the myths, The place was Channing Ha 1
inthe Albany “irst Unitarian Church and
was sponsored by the Unitarian Universa-
list Association, The speakers were
Dr. Grace Jorgenson, an obstretician—
gynocologist from Bellview Medical Hosp.,
Dr. Margaret Griffel, a psychiatrist, and
Hedi McKinley, a psychiatric social
worker, After the discussion the audience
had the opportunity to ask questions.
It was encouraging to learn that women
under competent, and hopefully sympathetic
medical care can overcome many of the
discomforts of menopause due to the
hormonal changes in their bodies. Women
bring to menopause what they are, their
feelings, emotions, attitudes, experi-
ences — the total woman and what she is
determines how she will go through this.
phase of her life. One of the depressing
aspects of menopause is that it occurs
in middle age when women are beset by
problems other than her changing body.
One is that society and our culture is
grossly unfair, especially in the area of
employment. According to society a man's
value and status is enhanced by middle
age, while the opposite is true of women
in middle age.
Women are particularly vulnerable during
menopause; they need encouragement and
support from each other,
Mothers, encourage your daughters to
become doctors!
Solutions and knowledge are pressingly
needed. Women offer the best and maybe
the only chance for improved medical
treatment as well as changes in societal
attitudes.
Bunni Vaughn
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‘POLITE BEHAVIOR DURING PELVIC EXAMS.
Women, have you ever compared your pelvis
and reproductive organs to plumbing?
Are we women just a body or human beings
with feelings? The following is an ex
cerpt from the Planned Parenthood booklet
This Is You:
"Most women dislike pelvic exams, They
don't like being pushed and prodded. Be-
sides, that part of the body is alltied
'. up with ideas of sex and modesty, and its
hard for a woman to believe that the
doctor, particularly a male doctor, isn't
thinking about sex the whole time. As a
matter of fact, the doctor is thinking
about plumbing. He is thinking about
whether this part is properly connected to
that part, and whether this valve is set
properly, and whether this gasket is
functioning. He may even be thinking about
playing golf.
Behave properly. Relax. Put your arms
at your sides and leave them there. Do
not wave your hands around, grab the
doctor, clamp your arms across your
stomach, scream, giggle, or faint. Just
lie there quietly, relax, think about
scuba diving. If the doctor asks you a
question, answer him. If something hurts,
say so. Don't clamp your knees together,
If you get an uncontrollable urge to
chatter, throw up, or pass out, close
your eyes and breathe through your mouth,"
Although there may be some doctors who
view women's pelvic organs as "plumbing,"
"gaskets," and "valves," they are, in
fact, examininga woman's vagina, urethra,
anus, cervix, bledder, uterus, ovaries,
fallopian tubes. To keep a doctor's mind
off his golf game er new Eldorado, ask
him what he is doing, ask him what changes
may have eccurred since your last exam,
If the doctor preds and it hurts, ask him
why it hurts. If your doctor is uneasy
about your questions, embarrassed, or
monosyllabic make it your last visit--fim
another doctor, )
As women, knowledge of our reproductive
organs is vital to overcome objectifica-
tion, Our own ignorance of how our bodies
function enables males, particularly pro-
fessionals, to intimidate us. Once
women learn about their own anatomy and
physiolegy they will refuse to objectify
themselves, learn to love themselves,
their bodies, and develop a true pride
in their womenhood.
Paula Corey
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THE BABY TRAP by Ellen Peck, Pinnacle
Books, 1971, $1.50 -
Should a Feminist news journal suggest —
a non=feminist book? A book that en-
courages wives to be alluring and respond
to hubbies need or else he'll find some-
one else? A book whose author refers to
those who marry as Man and Wife? Well,
here goes. -I suggest that feminists read
| The Baby Trap keeping in mind the above
bias of the author. This breakthrough
book examines the effects of children
on the emotional balance of marriage, She
is biased in believing that every woman
wants a man and freely admits that she
presents only the negative influence that
children have on mothers, fathers, and
the community. But it’s a side we rarely
hear. Recently Ms. Peck aided in the
founding of Non-National Organization for
Non-Parents, a new movement formed to
implement the work of ZPG, Planned
Parenthood and other concerned Population
and Environment groups, Interestingly
enough, half of the original officers of
Non, etc., are parents,
TRIM RARER AHA HAH HEHE HEHEHE REBEL
Liberating Young Children from Sex Roles;
Experiences in Day Care Centers, Play
Groups and Free Schools by Phyllis
Taube MacEwan, Available from The New
England Free Press, 791 Tremont Street,
Boston, Mass. 02118 for 25¢.
Well-written booklet on ways of relating
to young children in non-sex-stereotyped
ways--primarily in group settings. Good,
practical examples of common problems.
Well worth sending for,
Carol Anne Ordway
TERRIER ARIE HER ERARHHAHHSHEHHHERERERESSHE
NON-SEXIST CHILDRE
'S BOOKS
Nothing But a Dog by Bobbi Katz, illus-
trated by Esther Gilman, $1.50
4 to & years. . ‘
I'll Build My Friend a Mountain and
Upside-Down and Inside Out: Poems for
All Your Pockets by Bobbie Katz.
Firegirl by Gibson Rich,
The Doctor and The Dragon by B. Danish.
All Feminist Press books may be ordered
from the publisher at Box 334, Old West-
bury, New York 11568, |
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WOMEN'S SURVIVAL MANUAL: A FEMINIST
HANDBOOK OF SEPARATION AND DIVORCE,
Women in Transition
4634 Chester Ave,
Philadelphia, Pa,
A gift from heaven for. Pennsylvania
women, Unfortunately, for New York
women many of the addresses, telephone
numbers, and help groups are Pennsyl-
vania based. The Survival Manual is de-
signed to help women during the transi-
. tional period of their lives while they
are contemplating separation and divorce.
Women in Transition is a resource re-
ferral and support project for women
undergoing critical changes in their
living situation. As a pilot project they
can only help a small number of women
personally but they hope to reach mmy
more through this manual. The basic pre-
mise that separation and divorce can be
a positive, creative, process rather
than a draining, debilitating trauma
underlies their WIT program and this
manual, ; |
The Manual itself attempts to give an
overview of the WIT program,as well as
to provide comprehensive information to
assist women in dealing with the numexus
financial, legal, and situational ob-
stacles which arise in the course of
building a new life,
‘As a method of organizing the manual
the WIT women chose the major areas of
problems for women in transition as
chapter headings: Emotional Supports;
Children; Legal, Financial, Housing and
Constmer. Job Training and Employment
sections of the Financial Chapter are
worth the purchase of the book,
Poems and photographs abound meking
the manual a delight to read. Not often
does one find such a compact collection
of valuable information prepared with
such obvious loving care. Since all
women are in transition in some sense,
The Women's Survival Manual could help
all of us "create a future adequate
to our needs," ;
Thanks and love to all the sisters
who prepared the Women's Survival .
Manual,
Chris Root
IRE B RE RRR RHEE HH HAHHHRH EHH EEE HESHeeees
The deadline for Ms, subscriptions
through Speakout is June 1. We will not
be offerring this service again until
the Fall,
OUTLINE OF -BIRTH- ASSISTANT'S COURSE 16
Dear Sisters: You may want to offer this bit of information to your members and
readers. Any woman 18 years or older is eligible to take our course in ASSISTANCE
TO HOMEBIRTH (see below). It is an all-day workshop and there is no tuition.
Reservation fee is $25 and covers the following: Registration, referral service,
book and printed material, certificate of completion, luncheon and snacks for the
day (all natural food), Reservation must be received at least 7 days before the
course is offered, The next two workshops are offered on April 29 and June 3. For
other dates, inouire. Other services we offer: Course for expectant parents in home
delivery, with referral to physicians, birth assistants and to see other births,
when available. Correspondence course for out-of-towners only. Lectures on Child-
birth and/or nutrition. A seminar workshop in Nutrition and Health. Private consul-
tation in Nutrition.
OUTLINE OF BIRTH ASSISTANT'S COURSE
A. SEX
1. How normal is menstruation?
2. Karezza -— the natural birth control method.
3. Choosing your baby's sex.
4. Sex during pregnancy.
B. NUTRITION
1. In sterility.
2. in pregnancy.
3. For childbirth and the baby's health.
4. Natural food preparation.
C. PHYSICAL FITNESS
1. Exercises for pregnancy and easier childbirth.
2. Exercises to neutralize some common complaints.
3. Some do's and don't's for daily habit.
D. LEGALITY
. Self-protection,
L
2. Cases that should not attempt homebirth.
3. Registering the birth.
Es
E. THE BIRTH PROPER
1. Calculating due date (3 ways).
>. Differences between home and hospital deliveries.
3. The normal birth stage by stage, and what to do at each.
4. ‘ilm and other visual aids.
5, The cord and placenta (how, what, when and why, with demonstrations).
6, Solving problems: Breach, cord-around-the-neck, narrow pelvis,
preventing perineal tear, sluggish labor, hemorrhage, etc.
7, When to send the woman to the hospital (1% of cases).
F, BREAST LXERCISES to prevare for siccessful nursing and prevent problems.
G. MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY (if time allows) in connection with birth.
JHE AHRHAHAR ERE
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
BOOKKEEPER: WMHT, 518-356-1700
DIRECTOR OF CONTINUING EDUCATION: Masters
Degree plus five years teaching or
counselling experience or three years
administration, position in higher
education. July 1 - HVCC, Abraham Bolgatz
Dean of Community Services, -
CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR, DENTAL HYGIENE,
August 28, BA preferred, apply to: Dr.
Kittell, Chairman, Dental Hygiene Dept.
Hudson Valley Community College, Troy,
NY 12180
BUDGET ACCOUNTANT, BA in accounting, one
year's experience. Contact Charles
Fontaine, personnel manager, Matthew
Bender, 1275 Broadway, Albany, 462-3331,
CXt sans
SECRETARY, $125 per week. High School
grad, one year experience, secretarial
training, apply Matthew Bender (address
above).
DIRECTOR'S SECRETARY, $132 per week. High
School grad, two year's experience, sec,
school, Matthew Bender (address above),
ANNOUNCER, with 3rd class license for
classical music station, Knowledge of
classicel music and foreign languages.
Contact WMHT, Box 17, Schenectady, NY
12301, 518-356-1700, .
CLERK TYPIST (mest. operator) start at
$97 per week, High School grad, 6 month's
experience, 50 wpm. Matthew Bender.
PART-TIME JANITOR, $2.50 per hour,
5-9 p.m. “Monday-Friday, must read and
write, one year's experience in cleaning,
stripping, and waxing floors. Apply
Matthew Bender (see above),
COM UNITY CORRESPONDENT, Cohoes and
Watervliet, "Housewives." $15 per week
for news shorts, contact Times-Union,
Robert Fistick, 453-5436.
TYPIST, Greenbush area, News, 286-6600,
must enjoy typing.
LIBRARY CLERK-SUNYA, personnel office
457-3923
ASSISTANT BURSAR=SUNYA, personnel office,
' WHAT'S BREVING ON CAPITOL HILL
a7
Speakout 's deadline preceded the end
of the session by a few days. Since so
“many of the "feminist" bills were still
in committee (unfortunately), this re-
port is by necessity brief. The next
issue will include a complete review of
the final status of such legislation,
S842A-S2910A: Amended total repeal
contraception legislation sponsored by
Senator Goodman and Assemblywoman Cook
earlier this year. Would have permitted
sale, distribution, and display of con-
traceptives only in facility, pharmacy,
or institution engaged in providing
services or by or under supervision of a
physician and would continue the pro-
hibition against advertising. Word
institution killed bill when interpreted
by opposition to mean high school.
53816: Anti-want ad and other employment
advertisement discrimination. Killed in
Finance Conmittee.
$1967/A1285: These bills would have per-
mitted women to work within four weeks
of pregnancy. Latter never reported out
of committee,
53382 and A3866: Prohibits sex discrimi-
nation in public works contracts. Passed
both houses. On governor's desk for
Signature,
IRRIRI HR EHHEHHE HHH BE HEHEHE EREEHEHEae
Pini
Assemblyman Frank Carroll wents 10 per
cent of the parents of schoolchildren
to be able to constitute themselves as a
"library advisory board" for the purpose
of purging books which are "immoral" or
"of such a character that their exhibi-
tion would tend to corrupt morals,"
IRRIRE GHEE HER RHAGHHEHEHHHAHEHEEEHEEEe:
A new report is challenging the wide-
- Spread belief thet women best men in the
divorce courts. The deta, though scant,
indicates that in practically all cases
the wife's ability to support herself is
a factor in determining amounts of ali-
mony: that alimony is granted in only a
very small percentage of cases: thet
fathers are contributing less than half
the suoport of children in divided
families. Contact the Women's Bureau
457-3923 Dept. of Labor, Washington, D.C,
Women's Press Club
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The Women's Press Club of New York State challenged in the courts the Senator felt
sponsored a panel discussion on "Legal
Rights of Women" May 8 in Albany. The
panel consisted of Brian Boylan, author
of The Legal Rights of Women; Laurence
Kahn, author of Divorce Lawyer's Casebook;
Constance Cook, member of the NY Assembly;
and Karen Burnstein, member of the NY
Senate.
Pert of Mr. Boylan's book is now obsolete
due to changes in the New York and New
Jersey divorce laws. In regard to legal
discrimination, Mr. Boylan stated that
there are "so many flagrant instances
that this is the sort of situation that
has to come to an end. If legal rights
can be denied to you as a woman then
they can be denied to all groups."
Assemblywoman Constance Cook spoke on
tie credit situation for women. "The
role of the press is very important,"
Mg» Cook praised local reporter Pam
Sawchuk for her article on credit which
appeared in the Albany Times-Union. Ms.
Cook related her personal experiences in
being refused credit with a credit card
issued in her husband's name. Last
winter Ms. Cook was forced to go back
out onto an icy road when a motel refused
to honor a credit card issued in her hus-
bands name. No husband — no credit.
Mr, Kahn spcke about divorce and marri-
age from a lawyer's viewpoint. He feels
that the Women's Movement has caused an
increase in the divorce rate; women come
to see themselves as individuals with
their own lives to lead and see new
possibilities for self-fulfillment. If
these women see their marriage as keeping
them "in their place" as defined by a
husband who has not changed along with
them, they become discontent and may
seek divorce. According to Kahn, marriages
of 5-10 years are most vulnerable. ‘¥ahn
said that women do not always "win" in
a divorce case — the woman is hurt most.
Women are surprised to learn that all of
tHe family possessions are in the husbands
name and thus legally belong to him.
“Senator Burstein gave some facts about
employment for women. Between 43%-44% of
all women are in the labor force. Much of
the protective legislation which opponents
of the ERA seek to preserve is already
clearly illegal. Many myths prevent
women from receiving equal treatment by
employers, such as the myth that women
are more susceptible to fatique. If
that actuarial tables would be thrown
out as the basis for paying women less
social security or retirement benefits,
Chris Root
WOMEN'S POLITICAL CAUCUS NEWS
Steering Committee Meeting open to all
May 30th, at Laura Rosman's, 543 Park
Avenue, Albany.
New York Federation of Women's Political
Caucuses will be formed during a State
Conference to be held June 9-10 in Syra-
cuse, anyone interested in joining the
Capital District Delegation may call
Evelyn Goldstein, 462—6629.
Ruby Hughes who is running for the Albany
Common Council, and Madonna Ghandi, who
is the only woman candidate running for
the Albany County Legislature, needs
money and woman power, Let's put our
action where our mouth is and help these
women get elected. They are running on
women's issues,
One of Ruby's major issues will be how
and to whom funds received from revenue
sharing will be distributed, (Will they
go to Day Care Centers or to build roads.)
Both of these women are running on Womens
Issues. YOU ARE NEEDED EVEN IF YOU ONLY
HAVE A FEW HOURS TO SPEND.
Excerpts from Women in Film: A Biblio-~
graphy Feminist Print Series-Women in the
Arts-Albany Area N. O.W.
Marriage & Family: BREAKFAST DANCE, 6
min, b/w, Women's Film Co-op. A woman
serving breakfast to her family.
FROM 3 AM to 10 PM, 15 min., b/w, $115,
r-$12, Contemporary McGraw-Hill. Film
follows the working day of a woman who
has a factory job, is raising a child
and tending to home and husband.
LAURETTE, 20 min., b/w, $120, Contemp/
McGraw-Hill. Living apart from her hus-
band, Laurette speaks about being alone
and having to depend on herself.
Women in the Arts
Albany Area N.O.W,
Box 6064
Albany, N.Y. 12206
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GROUP NEWS:
COALITION COLUMN
We are so glad Speakout decided to be the
Coalition's "roommate" at 184 Washington
Ave. Having their people in the office
allows us so much more flexibility...es-
pecially now that we are on our Summer
Schedule,
The Coalition has a nice, new, yellow
Speaker's Bureau Brochure (and we have
Carol Ann and Pete Ordway to thank for
it). It is available to all interested
organizations by calling the office, or
Pete Ordway, who is head of the Speaker's
Bureau.
The latest on S-842, is that it has had
its third reading before the Senate, but
has not yet been voted upon. With the
legilature so busy...it may not make it
before adjournment,
We spoke to a member of the Plattsburgh
Coalition this week. She says Right To
Life has been sending letters to anyone
who writes to newspapers favoring abor-
tion (cost them 8¢ each time, too). Seems
that their target this year is Planned
Parenthood, Invitations were received
for a dinner,...with Roast Fetus on the
menu. When called, Right to Life denied
it all...but the person who answered just
happened to mention "roast fetus." This
is occurring around the time of the Right
to Life Convention, too, Last year, ZPG
was the target, with harrassing late
calls to members who were active, All
the stuff they learned at the workshop
that was held, apparently. Albany County
Right to Life has sent their "Bible" the
Wilkie "Handbook on Abortion," to libra-
ries of the Upper Hudson Library Federa-
tion (free of course). All the things
that support their side, and nothing that
disputes it,
Revs. Howard Moody and Arlene Carman have
co-authored a book "Abortion Conseling
and Social Change." Rev. Moody is the
one who wrote the paper, Right to Lifers:
Fruits of Religious Intolerance, which
was distributed by CARRL at our Speakers
Bureau Workshop a few months ago,
Planned Parenthood of NYC's Family Plan-
ning Resources Center has put out a
book called "Abortion: A Woman's Guide,"
with a foreward by Dr. Alan Guttmacker,
It tells the whole thing...with psycho-
logical reasons for pregnancy, abortion,
Yours in utero...
Jane Dwyer
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WOMEN CAUCUS AT STATE EDUCATION DEPT.
The women's caucus of the NYS Dept. of
Education has grown to include over 50
members since its informal beginning last
December. The caucus has served many
purposes, ranging from grassroots communi+
cation to consciousness raising and moral
support for women seeking identity within
the Education Dept.
One of the first steps taken by the cau-
cus was sending a letter to each State
Legislator urging the appointment of a
woman to the Board of Regents. Later
discussions aired problems of women with-
in the Education Department and stressed
the importance of changing the attitudes
of male co-worker's, perhaps through
consciousness raising techniques in on-
going department training sessions.
The Women's Caucus wants to stay flexible
and unstructured. But it needs to deal
with certain issues in an organized way.
The May meeting formed three committees:
1. A steering committee to make sure the
caucus continues and branches out to
women in the many divisions of the Educa-
tion Department.
2. A training cormittee to find ways of
advancing women into higher level jobs.
3. A day-care committee to investigate
possibilities for a department day-care
center for children of its employees.
These committees will meet on a regular
basis and keep members informed on their
progress. The caucus as a whole will
continue to meet several times a year.
Women's problems are also beginning to
get official attention in the Education
Dept. Last year the commissioner dis-
tributed a position paper on the rights
of women and appointed an advisory task
force on equal opportunity for women,
The task force is definitely not a grass-
roots organization, but it has offered
to advance recommendations from the
Women's Caucus to the Commissioner.
For more information contact: Georgia
Gray, N.O.W. Task Force on Employment.
456-1612
Margaret Figlozzi
1.
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CREATING YOUR OWN SPACE 20
The following questionnaire was designed to explore the need(s) for a Women's Center,
Priorities for a Center-—-Number in order of importance:
__Walk-in Center
__Place for Meetings
___Information Center--Way of Disseminating Information About the Movement
___Means of Contac#ing New Women
___Place of Community for Women
__Crashing on a Short Term Basis
__Counselling for Women
__Classroom Space for Women's Classes, Such as Self-Defense
__Day Care
__Gift Shop eer __Women's Library —..-peaker's Bureau ~
__Office for Feminist Newspaper ___Women's Employment Center
5, Minimum Physical Facilities You Would Support, For Example—Bath, Kitchen,
Large Meeting Room, Spare Room for Crashing, Baby Sitting, etc. Describe Below:
6, Are You Willing To Invest Capital To Incorporate As A Group To Buy A House?
(If coe Is. Response To This We Will Refer Your Name To Other Women Interested
In Same ji |
7. Policy In Admission of Men To The Women's Center,
_._.Pree Access To All Facilities.
___information Desk Only
__Limited Access According To Meeting Held
___No Admittance Whatsoever
8. Location Preferred. Describe ;:
Parking Necessary? Near A Bus Line?
9, Structure of Center,
__/ Steering Committee Anyone Can Sit On, Such As Coalition For A Free Choice.
__Elected Board |
___ Other. Describe:
10. Hours A Center Should Be Open.
Is A Live-In Staff Necessary
Should They Be Willing To Open The Door At All Times
11. Do You Consider Babysitting Necessary Function Of A Women's Center?
12, Financial Arrangements: Are Men Allowed To Contribute?
1%. Are You Employed? Number of Children?
What Organizations Are You Affiliated With?
NamefAddress/City
Please return this questionnaire to Speakout, 184 Washington Ave., Albany, New York
Or return to person giving you this questionnaire,
Thankyou for your cooperetion!
See RE hE RET (Tet SS ean Cee Se ee
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CALENDAR AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
May 25-27 N.O.\i. Eastern Regional Conven-
tion. Penn Hotel, Pittsburgh. Issue '
sessions include: N.O.W. as a labor union, small committee is working now, trying to
olunteerism in N.O.W. Does N.O.W. dis
courage feminist business? Unconscicus
Racism and Sexism in N.O.W., etc. Bus
going from Albany area. Contact Liz
Craiglow, Emma Willard, Troy (free child
care).
May 29 SPEAKOUT Office Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
May 31 WRPI Radio, 7 p.m. Women Serving
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WOMEN ARE NEEDED TO HELP PLAN A WOMEN'S
CENTER in the Capital District area. A
find an affordable location. We need help
in thinking up and exploring ideas for
possible locations. Please fill out and
send in the enclosed questionnaire. Call
Ann Borel at 463-5195 or 472-3550 to help.
WOMEN'S CONSCIOUSNESS RAISING GROUP has
room for 2 or 3 more members at Unitarian
Church, Albany, Call Sharon Alber 462-
Women, organized by Troy Women's Liberation 4664
May 31 Albany Area N.O.W. Supper Meeting
for feminist librarians. Contact Chris
Root or Cynthia Montilla 463-8135
June 1-4 International Feminist Planning
Conference, Clark University, Worcester,
Mass. $35 registration fee. N.O.W. co-
sponsorer. Free rooms to 500 women, meal
total $6, limited registration, inter-
-preter's provided. Conference summary
available, 18261 Hamilton Road, Detroit
Michigan 48203, Ms, Patricia Burnett,
June 2 Childbirth Conference, lst Presy-
beterian Church, Bedford St., Stamford,
Conn. Many women presenting personal
testimony, Childcare and overnight accomo-
dations. Contact: Childbirth Conference,
Box 3488, Ridgeway Station, Stamford 16905
June 5 N.O.W. Picnic for members followed
by monthly meeting, 98 S. Pine, Albany
6 poem.
June 6 WRPI Women's Radio, Alternatives
for Women, 7 p.m.
June 9 Shirley Chisholm Commencement
Address at Emma Willard, Troy
June 9-10 Women's Sexuality Conference,
IS 29, Park Ave, and 94 St., NYC, $3.00
June 11 Non-Fathers Day--Take a non-
father to lunch, Buy cigars, etc.
June 12 SPEAKOUT Office Meeting, Noon
June 21 Open N.O.W. Meeting on Child
Care
June 27 Emma Goldman: The first person to
advocate publically the use of contra-
ceptives in America, is born, 1869.
ugust 26 WOMEN'S DAY. Planning has
begun for another Women's Day celebration
Maybe in \ashington Park again. If you
are interested or have any suggestions,
please contact Carol Ordway, 489-1605
(afternoons or evenings).
N.O.W. has a Speaker's Bureau. They are
prepared to talk on most subject per-
taining to women, Virginia Silvey, 8
Grandview Terrace, Cobleskill 12034,
Tel. 234-7784, is the coordinator,
’ WOMEN'S PATROL If any women ere interested
SUMMER WOMEN'S STUDIES AT SKIDYORE offers
during first session, May 30—June 22,
English 363, Virginia Woolf, Soc. 217,
Marriage and. the Family, write Registrar,
Skidmore, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
in forming a women's community patrol in
Albany please call Barbara Clark, 463-
3527. With the onset of good weather,
more women will want to be out on the
streets after dark, and more cf us will
be getting hassled. Please help.
A NUCLEUS OF NOW WOMEN IN THE STATE EDU-
CATION DEPARTMENT in Albany has been .
meeting with representatives from other
state offices with an eye towards forming
a statewide power pressure group. Contact
Eileen Kelly, 98 S. Pine, Albany
MOMMA, an organization of single mothers,
has formed a NY Chapter, Call NYC 777-
7382 (Flo) or 673-6302 (Jane).
CAPITAL DISTRICT LESBIAN WOMEN meet
every Sunday afternoon, 2 p.m., at the
Community House, 250 Lark Street, Albany
WOMEN'S VARSITY SOFTBALL was featured
last month at SUNYA's State Fair
WOMEN'S ORGANIZATIONS AND LEADERS 19773
Director pre-publication price to
libraries, Today Publications, Library
‘Sales Dept., National Press Building,
Washington, D.C. 20004
SUNYA \.OMEN'S LIBERATION FRONT is nego-
tiating for a Women's Center to provide
a place women can be alone with other
women on campus, and to provide various
conseling services. |
SEXISM IN CHILDREN'S BOOKS is a new tape
available from the Rest of the News,
306 E. State St., Ithaca, NY 14850
ALBANY URBAN CENTER offers courses on
clerk typing, stenography, offset print-
ing, record keeping, etc, to community
residents who qualify under E.0.P. guide-
lines and are unemployed or underemployed
80 Central Ave,, Albany, NY. 12206,
462-6516
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