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The League of Women Voters of Atlanta-Fulton County 1182 W SEPTEMBER 1974 CALENDAR Aug. 20 9:30 AM - Unit Leader’s Workshop, LWV office Aug. 21 Last day for Primary nominees to file notice of candidacy Aug. 23 9 AM-10 PM Atlanta Public Hearings — Who Controls American Education? National Committee for Citizens in Educa­ tion - Atlanta City Hall Aug. 24 11 AM - 1:30 PM - Meet the Candidates The League of Women Voters Luncheon meeting and forum - sponsored by the Georgia Council on Crime and Delin- quency. Responses to questions on crime, delinquency and improving criminal justice of Atlanta-Fulton County system in Georgia. Lunch 12:15 - $5. 00. At the Riviera Hyatt House. Aug. 24 10 AM - Democratic Party Convention to elect delegates to Congressional District 1182 W Peachtree St NE - 209 Convention (on Sept. 7) which will send dele- gates to a Policy Conference in Kansas City (December 6-8). Atlanta, Ga 30309 873-2044 District Place 34th Kathleen Mitchell Elementary School 2480 Paul D. West Dr., College Park President - Mrs. Daniel Ehrlich 35th Russell High School Editor - Mrs. Walter Haun 1500 Jefferson Ave., East Point Asst. Ed. - Mrs. R. J. Fisher, Jr. 36 th Joseph B. Whitehead Boys Club THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH~ 1900 Lakewood Ave., Atlanta "The end of government is tho good of 37th Morningside Elem. School mankind.. .and which is best for man­ 1053 E. Rock Springs Rd., Atlanta kind, that the people should be always 38th Harper High School exposed to the boundless will of tyranny, Corner of Collier and Fairburn, Atlanta or that the rulers should be sometimes 39th liable to be opposed when they grow ex­ Student Union Bldg., Morris Brown College horbitant in their power, and employ it 643 Hunter Street, Atlanta for the destruction and not the preser­ 40th E. Rivers School vation of the properties of the people ?" Peachtree Battle Ave., Atlanta —John Locke (Calendar continues next page) -2- Aug. 25 4:30 - 6:00 PM - Birthday of the 18th Amendment. Celebration at the Governor’s Mansion. Mrs. Jimmy Carter, Hostess. Aug. 26 7:00 PM - Feminist Action Alliance sponsors a meeting with the Candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor to present issues of particular concern to Georgia women. At the Capitol Building. Aug. 27-28-29 6:30 - 9:30 PM - AF/LWV Membership Drive Telethon - First National Bank, Buckhead Branch (Sears parking lot). Volunteer today - call Sharon King, 351-4773. Sept. 3 9:30 AM - AF/LWV Board Meeting - 1182 W. Peachtree St., NE #209. Visitors Welcome! 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM - Primary Run-off Elections Sept. 6 9:30 am - Special Report to Metro LWV’s on the Regional Development Plan: Evaluation of Transportation Policy Alternatives - by Rod Wilburn, planner with the Atlanta Regional Commission. Sponsored by the Metro Land Use Committee - Decatur Federal Savings & Loan, La Vista Room, N. Decatur Rd. at Toco Hills Shopping Center. EVERYONE WELCOME!! Local Leagues.'- deadline for recommendations to State League Nominating Committee. Please mail or phone in your nomination for Ga. /LWV Board of Directors for '75-'76. Sept. 9 Last day Primary Runoff nominees may file a notice of candidacy. Sept. 16 LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR GENERAL ELECTION AND RUNOFF. Sept. 24 Briefing - Land Use and Transportation 10:00 AM - LWV Office, 1182 W. Peachtree St., N.E. #209 7:30 PM - Jewish Community Center, N. Peachtree Rd. EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS Sept. 10-11-12 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon - The Consumer or the Consumed. 17-18-19 Nine session workshop sponsored by the Urban Life Center of Georgia 25-26-27 State Univ. - Directed by Program Development Specialist Estelle Clemmons, A. C. S. W., and Consultant Sally Byers with a group of lawyers, legislators, consumer and food experts. Purposes: (1) To help make better decisions about buying power; (2) To learn the rights of consumers; (3) To recognize and appreciate the value of personal contribution to the economy. NO FEE - For application, contact Estelle Clemmons, 658-3508 or the AF/LWV office, 873-2044. (This workshop will be repeated Nov. 5,6,7 - 12,13,14 - 19,20,21.) -3- COMMITTEE MEETINGS Aug. 20 9:30 AM - Unit Leaders Workshop - AF/LWV Office, 1182 W. Peachtree St., N.E., #209. Vital for all Unit Leaders and Co-Leaders to attend. Handbooks will be distributed. Please call Judi Williams if unable to attend - 349-3640. A MUST FOR NEW LEADERS! Aug. 20 10:00 AM - Housing Committee (3rd Wed. of each month). All members interested in Housing are welcome. Gloria Borders, Chairman. AF/LWV office, 1182 V/. Peachtree St., N.E.-, #209. Aug. 28 10:00 AM - Education Committee - AF/LWV Office, 1182 W. Peachtree St., N. E., #209. The Accountability Program Item for November will be main topic of discussion. All interested Leaguers are invited - Committee Members should feel compelled!! Sept. 5 9:30 AM - Observer Meeting, AF/LWV office, 1182 W. Peachtree St., N.E., #209. All Present, Future and Potential Observers urged to come. Laura Kearny, Chairman, 266-0792. Sept. 10 7:30 PM - Land Use - Transportation Committee - Anne Ederington, 878 Plymouth Rd., N. E., 872-7646. New members are welcome, to an update on planning efforts and final discussion of the October program. For further information, call Chris Powers, 351-4423. UNIT MEETINGS CASCADE HEIGHTS: 3rd Monday, 8:00 PM - 9/16: Jeanne Atkins, 1021 Flamingo Dr. SW Leader: Shirley Williams, 2059-C Woodlake Dr., Marietta 30060 436-7908 Co-Leader: Roberta Webb, 1108 Flamingo Dr., SW 30311 755-4793 CLUB DRIVE: 1st and 3rd Fridays, 10:15 AM- 9/6: Helen Hurlbutt, 4314 Davidson Ave. NE Leader: Elai ie Whitehurst, 4373 Berkford Cir. NE 30319 458-0392 Co-Leader: Ann Lauer, 130 Laurel Forrest Cir. NE 30342 237-6660 GARDEN HILLS: 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 9:45 AM-9/26: Dotty Tracy, 3037 Slaton Dr. NW Leader: Genie Goode, 2414 Glenwood Dr. NE 30305 237-0133 Co-Leader: Jean Hydrick, 1057 Ferncliff Rd. NE 30324 237-5188 GLENRIDGE: 2nd Wednesday, 8:00 PM - 9/11: Paula Grout, 528 Timberland Dr. NE 252-025 ' Leader: Priscilla Holman, 1650 W. Sussex Rd. NE 30306 875-2916 Co-Leader: Deenie Dudley, 1031 Lindbergh Dr. NE 30324 237-9997 LINDMONT: 3rd Wednesday, 9:30 AM - 9/11: Judy Neblett, 94 Peachtree Way NE, 266-8621 Leader: Judy Neblett, 94 Peachtree Way NE 30305 266-8621 Co-Leader: Mary Ellen May, 3078 Peachtree Dr., N.E. 30305 261-7740 (continued) -4- METRO: 3rd Thursday, 6:00 PM (dinner) - 9/19: Tech Motel Leader: Pat Sybeldon 3060 Pharr Court No., N.W. 30305 233-0485 Co-Leader: Edwina Hefner, 3236 W. Manor Lane, SW 30311 696-6073 OLD IVY: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 10:00 AM - 9/11: Margrit Nash, 3197 Laramie Dr. NW Leader: Margrit Nash, 3197 Laramie Dr. NW 30339 432-6344 ( . Co-Leader: Jane Thompson, 524 Argonne Dr. NW 30305 237-4559 PHOENIX: 2nd & 4th Mondays, 9:30AM - 9/9: Mabel Owen, 1610 Nottingham Way NE 874-372 Leader: Jean Zweifel, 898 Plymouth Rd. N. E. 30306 876-7610 Co-Leader: Chris Feltus, 1357 Berwick Ave. N.E. 30306 875-0960 ROSWELL: 1st & 3rd Fridays, 9:30 AM - Call Unit Leader (below) Leader: Karen Lippert, 210 Hembree Rd., Roswell 30075 993-1554 ROXBORO-WIEUCA: 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 10:00 AM - 9/12: Mrs. H. Taylor, 3835 Club Dr. Leader; Nancy Kaufman, 3530 Kingsboro Rd., N.E. 30319 237-9008 Co-Leader: Bert Heyman, 1271 Oxford Rd., N.E. 30306 373-3528 Meeting, September 12 - Mrs. Herbert Taylor 3835 Club Dr., N. E. (Only September Meeting) SANDY SPRINGS: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 9:30 AM - 9/18: Pam Prochnow, 6150 Weatherly Dr. Leader: Pam Prochnow, 6150 Weatherly Dr., N.W. 30328 255-8897 Co-Leader: Dot Knox, 4883 Roswell Rd., #H-3 30342 252-4130 SOUTH METRO: 2nd Wednesday, 9:30 AM - 9/11: Episcopal Church, Hogan Rd. & Dodson Di Leader; Martha Kimes, 2675 HoganRd., EastPoint 30344 767-6028 Co-Leader: Bobbi Black, 1775 Loch Lomond Dr., SW 30331 TENTH STREET: 2nd Wednesday, 9:30 AM - 9/18: Joan Martin, 1460 Lanier Pl. NE Leader; Joan Martin, 1460 Lanier Pl. NE 30306 876-0428 Co-Leader; Sandy Philp, 129 Palisades Rd., N.E. 30309 872-2783 VOTE * * * * VOTE * * * * VOTE * * * * VOTE A few simple yardsticks can be applied in judging those who are running for every office: 1. Is the Candidate capable of holding the job he wants? 2. Is the Candidate honest and forthright and courageous enough to exert constructive leadership? - 3. Would the Candidate make decisions based on sound research and rational thinking, or would he operate on low-levels, mentally and emotionally? 4. Is the Candidate a clown or a bigot or a greedy opportunist, or does he possess qualities of reliable statesmanship and management? 5. Finally, would you be contented to have this Candidate speak for you anywhere of nnvf-imo9 -5- TO MAYOR JACKSON' MATL FROM ANNE BOX,.EDEfilNGTON, Transportation.., . Chairman The Atlanta-Fulton County League supports transportation policies that encourage more reliance on public transportation, increased carrying capacity of present street systems, and construction of bikeways, sidewalks and pedestrian malls. We believe that before any more urban interstate highways are built that cities have the opportunity to plan and adequately finance transportation systems of their choice. We strongly favor continuous and widespread community participation in all phases of the transportation program-planning, development, and operations. Various opportunities for citizen input should be developed so that citizens are not limited to reacting to fixed plans. We feel that transportation planning and construction must weigh all ocial and environ­ mental costs. Consideration of such factors as disruption of neighborhoods, demolition of housing, and adverse effects to the physical environment should be given at least equal weight with technical, economic, and political aspects in determining recommen­ dations on specific projects.
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