The Daily Collegian Thursday, May 6, 1982 Local NAACP started in 1947 By JOYCE A. VENEZIA Collegian Staff Writer Over the years, charges of discrimi nation in State College and the Uni versity community have prompted local chapters of The National Asso ciation for the Advancement of Col ored People to fight against inequality. The first major confrontation came in February 1947 when local barber shops were accused of disriminating against black customers. The Council on Racial Equality proposed estab lishing a new barber shop or stopping patronage of disriminatory barber shops. A protest rally was held on Old Main's steps to picket the barber shops. Protesters carried signs that read "Jim Crow Must Go" and "Let Your Hair Grow, Cultivate Democra cy." The incident was covered by The Associated Press and received nation al attention. Reaction from students, faculty and townspeople was sufficient enough to start the organization of a campus chapter of the NAACP in March. Issues discussed at the first meeting included bringing black faculty mem bers. to campus and taking future action against discrimination in State College In December, William Meek, then president of the local NAACP chapter, asked for peaceful resistance by boy cotting local barber shops. Meek pointed out that every business in town except barber shops accepted black trade, and that there was "no justifiable excuse for a refusal of FREE SOFT DRINK Get a free soft drink of any size with any purchase over ;$1.50 every Thursday. serving Pepsi• Cola PEDRO'S OPEN: Mon.-Thurs. 11 AM-12 PM Fri. & Sat. 11-2:30 AM Sunday 12-12 PM GRAD ASSISTANTS $ $ $ .ss.s;s sssssssssssss Wereyou audited in 1979, 1980 or 1981? IF YES, and you successfully. defended ALL or PART of your claim, YOU ARE ENTITLED TO A SOCIAL SECURITY (FICA) REFUND . 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After a period of inactivity, the NAACP re-emerged in 1964 to give priority to state rather than national problems. In January, the group, though still awaiting its charter after recruiting 54 members, directed its efforts by pointing out discrimination in northern states, such as Pennsylva nia, instead of southern states. In May 1964, Arthur Brown, presi dent emeritus' of the local chapter, said weaknesses in past NAACP chap ters included a poor publicity commit tee and a weak civil rights committee. Agaili, however, the NAACP died down until January 1977, when a re lease was sent out looking for mem bers to reorganize the organization. During the 19705, the NAACP helped minority residents, including stu dents, to find employment through its Employment Referral Service. It also assisted in racial discrimination cases and funding to meet special needs, such as a fuel bill and attorney fees: The NAACP also served on the Task Force on Minority Relations in State College, and in 1981 joined with Black Caucus in raising more than $5,000 for the Atlanta Fund to aid in the investi gation of the murders there and to help establish preventive programs ' for the city's children.. 2231 East College Ave. State College, Pa. 16801 TUBBIES WATER al) WORKS HOT TUB & SPA HEADQUARTERS CUSTOM BUILT - EQUIPMENT & ACCESSORIES MODELS ON DISPLAY CALIFORNIA HOT TUBS CUSTOM BUILT DECKS & ACCESSORIES WATERBEDS 20% OFF All Waterbed Accessories (With This Coupon) Expires May 31, 1982 By JOYCE A. VENEZIA Collegian Staff Writer A branch of the National Association for• the Advance ment of Colored People is only as successful as the volunteers who constitute it, said the state central sectional director at a reorganizational meeting last night. Barton Fields said the NAACP is not a white collar or middle class organization and urged those in attendance to recruit people to reach the 100-member minimum needed for reinstatement of the charter. About 75 people • have signed up so far. "At the next meeting, ( the group) will need to establish problems to work on, prioritize them and then establish task forces," Fields said. "I've detected a genuine interest from the people here. "Blacks must pay their back dues to those who forged a path for them," Fields said. A temporary chairperson, Harold McKenzie, was selected last night to oversee the reorganization of the group. A temporary secretary, Claudia Hutchinson, was also selected "Our major obstacle is getting the chapter going and then deciding on issues," McKenzie said. Jane Madsen, associate professor of education, volun teered to act as University representative for the membership committee. "I'm very happy to see so many people here," Madsen said. "I hope we can make this a viable organization." The proposed class action suit against the University introduced at a NAACP news conference last month probably will be handled by NAACP western sectional director. Matthew Moore and the state or national NAACP conference, Fields said. "Normally it's extremely difficult to initiate action unless there is a local chapter," Fields said. "Its success will depend on the effective formation of the local ( NAACP ) branch." Fields added that the local chapter reorganizing may 234-4566 (Beside Vantasia) NAACP trying 100-member minimum\needed to get local charter reinstated "Stretch out on a Tubbies Waterbed" HOURS Shop Daily 10 -5:30 . Saturday 18-5 Fri. 10-8 I I 1 I Val-Pako of North Central Pa.. No. 17345 A use the suit as a device to pull the branch together. A branch usually tries to resolve action of this type on its own before moving it on to the state or national level, . Fields said. The committee. structure that local chapters use to work on various probleins was explained in detail by Fields. Committees include the Freedom Fund commit tee, which raises money for the cause; the Political Action committee, which urges members to register to vote; and the Legal Redress committee, which lobbies for various causes and reviews legal problems within the organization, referring them to lawyers if nec essqry. Other committees include the Church Work commit Country Club Lifestyle * for less than -9°*i(- 1 0 , 'sloo `'. / 9 a month. ~...~ Eirt . • IAK 10 Vairo Boulevard 237-8201 increase membership Barton Fields, NAACP state central sectional director GET READY FOR . . . ri_,AoEN [Lin .ck • / AN UNBEATABLE COMBINATION, FEATURING THE MUSIC OF: • • PINK FLOYD experience it!!! • THE WHO •go THE POLICE an SC) May 8 • JERN-LUC PONTY 4 4'Nop, es BOSTON * RUSH at 7:30 and 9:30 ROCK'S FINEST MUSIC COMBINES WITH 117 Osmond Lab BRILLIANT LASERS TO . 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The Bucks broke the game open midway through the final period when they erupted for 12 straight points to boost an 89-87 lead to 101-87 with 4:45 remaining in the game. The Bucks now trail 3-2 in the best of-seven series, which returns to Mil waukee for the sixth game tomorrow night. A seventh game, if necessary, will be played Sunday in Philadelphia. Julius Erving led the 76ers with 28 points, while Andrew Toney collected 18 before a crowd of 16,668. Winters started Milwaukee's win ning rally when he stole the ball from Erving and drove for a basket with remain alive; 7:48 to play. Before Philadelphia's Toney hit a three-pointer at '4:23, Milwaukee had opened a 14-point lead. The Bucks are returning to their home floor, where Philadelphia won only once this season last Sunday's fourth game of this series and the 76ers have only three victories in their lagt 11 games at Milwaukee. Milwaukee led 28-25 at the end of the first period, and the game was tied at 51 at the half. In the third period, the 76ers took a 57-56 advantage, but Milwaukee scored six unanswered points, all by Lanier, to go ahead 62-57. The Sixers, however, rallied for eight consecutive points and led 65-62. The second of two free throws by Erving . with 6:57 left in the third period put Philadelphia ahead by a point. They held the lead until Pat Cummings tied it at 72 with 2:13 left in the quarter. Lady laxers outshine Princeton By LIZ KAHN Collegian Sports Writer Everything was shining for the worn ens' lacrosse team yesterday. As the sun beamed down on an unusually warm and surprisingly calm Lady Lion Field, Penn State defeated Princeton 24-4 in the Lady Lions' final home appearance this season, upping their home record to an amazing 35-0-1 since 1977. At times, it was so bright that it was difficult to follow the flight of the ball. But, as in the past 35 games on their home field, the Lady Lions shined above anything and anyone who tried to eclipse their strong shooting, pass ing, and scoring power. And nothing could blur Penn State's vision. It was as if they were out there playing a regular "middle-of-the sea son" league 'game. In fact, the Lady Lions looked as if no loss in Eastern Regionals was haunting them, nor did the tensions of nationals only a week and a half away ever phase them. Penn State turned the pressure into an advantage, typical of a national champion. The entire team played a strong, well-rounded, and intelligent game, particularly junior midfielder Judy Mahaffey. "Princeton has a very fast mid field," Coach Gillian Rattray said. "We've been working on clearing out the shooting lane and I think we did a good job today." Senior All-American Candy Finn, who returned to her original starting position at second home for the first time this year because of a knee in jury, topped the scoring charts with seven goals and two assists in her farewell performance. Finn holds 13 Penn State scoring records, has scored in 53 consecutive games, was selected by Sports Illus trated as the best team player in the country in 1981, and owns several other' honors, including the 1981 Broderick Award for the best player in the nation. The senior captain's performance in yesterday's game was a perfect ending to a nearly perfect Penn State career. Finn was followed closely by fresh man Marsha Florio and sophomore Laurie Gray who tallied six points each for the Lady Lions. It wasn't a complete trampling, though. The Princeton offensive attack was strong in the beginning of the game, and never stopped running hard. At one point during the first half, the freshman's sixth of the game, and 49th game was even tied. of the season, putting her one goal But game-saver Finn came from ahead of Finn's 49-point freshman sea behind the cage, turned in around the son. corner and dumped it past Princeton Rattray was certainly pleased with goalie, Sue Kohler, putting Penn State Florio's performance. • , - - in the lead. Next, sophomore Gray "Florio really has a sure stick," caught a pass from Betsy Williams and - Rattray said. "I wouldn't want to be placed it in the corner of the cage, the goalie defending against her starting a streak of 11 unanswered shots." goals for Penn State. Florio claims that she isn't so sure. The rest is Lady Lion home-game "At first I have a hard time looking history. for the net," she said. "I get nervous Of course, Finn's behind-the-back and rush. But today was good practice "icing on the cake" goal in the last for the rest of the season, and nation split second of her final home game is als." "They were a lot harder than the history worth mentioning too. Mahaffey agrees. Mahaffey thought Princeton was very competitive. Photo by Nathan Lador Lyn Jordan (25) and Barb Jordan (21) of the women's lacrosse team close in on Princeton's Debbie Emery in yesterday's contest at Lady Lion Field. Penn State closed out its home season with a 24.4 win, combining outstanding offense with excellent defense. score shows," Mahaffey said. "They ran us very hard, we're all tired." The Tigers quick offense posted 22 shots on goal, quite an accomplish ment for a team playing in the Lady Lions den. Freshman Florio also got her name in the record books yesterday, break ing (believe it or not) a Candy Finn record. Freshman Lyn Jordan assisted on a lightning-fast Florio goal. It was the The Daily Collegian Thursday, May 6 "Princeton was pretty skilled, but their biggest problem was they broke down in front of the cage," she said. "Our defense did a very good job cutting off the last pass, or the score would have shown a closer game. NOTES: The Lady Lions are at Har vard on Saturday, and travel to West Chester State on May 13th to try and regain their previously-held national title where they are seeded third and scheduled to. face Ohio University in the first round. . .All of the Lady Lions saw action in yesterday's game against Princeton, including back-up goalie Sally Ratcliff, who made four saves. . .Penn State needs 20 more goals to surpass the current record of 193 goals scored in a season. . .Penn State raised its own team record of 71 assists in a season, set in 1981, to 95 in • yesterday's game.
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