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No. 477 BAHA'l YEAR 127 DECEMBER 1970

0 1je :Dwe((ers in the Jlightst 'Paradise I'ffocfaim unto tk cliiflren of assurance that Within the reafms of /Wfintss, ni9h unto tk cefesfia[J'aracfise, a ne,,,r !f.arden liath atfilaruf, round which circfe the denizens of t/U realm on higli anlf fk,, immortafaweffers ~ the e:raftea1araaJse. Strife, then, tftat ye ma1j attain that station, iliat ve may unraref /ht, m11sferia of /Qpe, from its wimf-fhwtrs am{ /;arn tflL, si,crd of dlrifie and consummate -wisdom from its ett~naf fruifs. S"facla are lite 91ts of the,m that tnfer andabile therein! --;The Jiilcfen Jtlords of Jjnhd'u'[[tih,~rsum /8 -- 2 DECEMBER 1970 HAND OF THE CAUSE OF GOD ENOCH OLINGA VISITS THE AMERICAS

In Yucatan ... The beloved Hand of the Cause Mr. Enoch Olinga arrived in Merida, Yucatan on July 24 and was met at the airport by many believers, some of whom had come over a thousand miles to see him. He was interviewed by three reporters and a two column article appeared the next day in the Diario del Sureste and another in the newspaper Novedades. This was the first occasion on which a Baha'i had been interviewed in Merida by the press. To make the most of the precious twenty-four hours which Mr. Olinga could spend in the country, there was a meeting for the friends from the south in the Baha'i Institute Martha Root, in Muna, and a second meeting the same evening in the Regional Teaching Baha'i Center in Komchen in the north. Despite a torrential storm shortly before the time for the m eeting at Muna, many believers attended and Hand of the Cause Enoch Olinga in Bolivia. Above: He tries the native altiplano pre-Columbian instrument, the guena. The rejoiced in the bounty of meeting this beloved Hand of Baha'i band is shown in the background. the Cause. Among the unforgettable words he spoke were those referring to the great Baha'i teacher and Hand of the Cause, Miss Martha Root, for whom the Institute had been named. He said that she was exceptional because she was all of three things: a heroine, a saint, and a martyr. He said that a hero is -one who accomplishes the impossible; a saint one who leads a saintly life ; and a martyr one who give his life to the Faith and sacrifices his station for that of the Will of Baha'u'llah. Not many, he said, have attained these three things. The meeting at Komchen was delayed because of the storm, nevertheless more than forty Baha'i adults as well as many youth and children were waiting to greet Mr. Olinga when he arrived. As he talked to the friends he spoke of the possibili­ ties that the very young children present could in the future become pioneers to carry· the Message of Baha'u'llah all over the world, even to Africa. As during the previous hours, in Muna or in the journeys to and from, his great love and spirit as well as words In Jamaica ... conveyed the importance of the divine attributes which should be reflected in our lives. Our thoughts should be On the 2nd of August, Enoch Olinga arrived at the constantly pure and directed towards Baha 'u'llah. Palisadoes Airport, and was welcomed to the island by When, later, a Baha'i from Komchen was asked what members of the National Spiritual Assembly, repre­ had impressed him most he replied, "He told us that we sentatives of the Kingston Baha'i Community, and must love the believers in other religions," as though Auxiliary Board member, Dr. W. M . Tucker. this had now become a reality to him. That evening Mr. Olinga spoke at a public meeting, In Muna Mr. Olinga spoke of the great war going on and later met with the National Spiritual Assembly. He now in the world, the war between good and evil, light extended to the Assembly the greetings of the Universal and ignorance, and he said that the Baha'is are mem­ House ·of Justice. bers of the Army of Light so all must fight very hard. In The next few days started with a radio and television Komchen he spoke more concerning the example the interview, and later was followed by a public meeting Army of Light must_ give to the world. in Mat Pen where four people accepted the Faith of The following morning Baha'is gathered again at the Baha'u'llah. The next day began with a call on the airport for one last moment with their honored guest, Mayor of Kingston, Councellor E. G. Barrett, who grateful to Baha'u'llah for the blessing of this visit extended a warm welcome to Mr. Olinga, and was t-old which had filled all the hearts with the warmth and of the meaning of the terms " Hand of the Cause" and 'nspiration of his presence. " The Universal House of Justice." That same day, Mr. BAHA'l NEWS 3

Olinga spoke to the Lions Club and greeted them from the Lions Club of Africa. He explained the aims and principles of the Baha'i Faith, and mentioned that the Lions previous motto: " One Race-The Human Race" was in accordance with Baha'i teachings. His speech brought whole-hearted response from the members of the Club. Another public meeting closed the day. In Montego Bay , the other major city in Jamaica, Mr. Olinga gave the message of Baha'u'llah to a large group of diverse people, and had the bounty of greeting thirteen of them into the Baha'i Faith. The first to embrace the teachings of Baha'u'llah was an individual who belonged to a small local religious sect, and who had, previous to the meeting, tried to create a distur­ bance. The m eeting had been announced throughout the city by a loud-speaker truck, and the owner of the vehicle was so impressed that he offered his services free of charge to the Baha'is in the future. When Mr. Olinga left on the evening of August 7th, the friends who accompanied him to the airport were saddened at his departure; yet richer because of his J visit. Glimpses of Enoch Olinria ' .~ visit to Na.~hvi ll e, Tennessee

In Nashville, Tennessee ... Almost 150 Baha'is were present to hear Mr. Olinga speak. They came from Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Ala­ bama, North Carolina, Florida, Illinois, Arkansas, and Tennessee. With Mr. Paul Pettit as Chairman, Mr. Olinga talked that afternoon on many subjects and told the friends stories about his travels, and about the Baha'is throughout the world. H e was delightful to listen to as his love and humor poured forth continual­ ly. He involved those present in a great deal of singing and participation through asking them questions, and letting them make inquiry on various subjects. H e mentioned the need for pioneers to Africa and eight people offered to leave to pioneer. Mr. Olinga was delighted, and referred these selfless souls to the proper assemblies and committees. 4 DECEMBER 1970

this day. Many people admire the Baha'is because of their belief. Man's first duty is to recognize the Manifestation of God for this day. His station is higher than that of In New York ... anyone on earth. When one recognizes the Manifesta­ tion, he must become familiar with His will, His laws The New York Assembly underestimated the number and His Teachings. When we say we believe we should of Baha'is who would travel long distances to hear Mr. realize that we have arrived at this point through the Olinga. Carloads of believers came from Massachu­ Grace of God, and must strive to cultivate the qualities setts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, New Jer­ this belief requires. sey, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island, and some from Happiness comes from belief in God, faith in His as far away as Chicago flew in for the meeting. The Manifestations, observance of His laws, and service. small hall was packed with people drawn to the "City of The Baha'is have m any gifts from God. The greatest the Covenant" to hear this precious person speak to the is that of teaching. Teaching is the magnet that attracts believers. souls and Baha'u'llah has promised to aid and confirm Mr. Olinga spoke for one and one-half hours, but most those who arise to teach. people felt it was an all-too-brief few moments. He Mr. Olinga brought greetings from the friends in began by asking everyone "Are you happy?" and had Africa. He spoke with special love about Hand of the the group sing for a little while. He then spoke of the Cause Mr. Musa Banani, who was the first to respond to condition of happiness, and how important it is for us to the Guardian's call to open Africa. When he and his be h appy in this day. He illustrated his speech with family went there twenty years ago, there was only one stories of the believers in Central and South America regional National Spiritual Assembly and a few scat­ who realize the significance of this era and who show tered Baha'is, in sharp contrast with the p resent num­ this by acts of sacrifice. bers. The Guardian called Mr. Banani "The Conqueror All listened in rapt attention and afterward all of Africa," "The Lion of Africa." Mr. Olinga sa id Mr. wanted to express to him their love and appreciation. Banani has great spiritual strength that belies his very Later, it was discovered that Mr. John Birks " Dizzy" frail health, and that he sends to the friends his love Gillespie was playing at a club in Harlem, and the and greetings and prayers. H e also brought greetings group went to visit him. "Dizzy" was delighted to meet from the Universal House of Justice and from the Mr. Olinga, and dedicated to him a song he had beloved Guardian himself who told Mr. Olinga, thirteen composed about the Late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, years ago, shortly before his p assing: "When you go to Jr. He asked Mr. Olinga to rise, and introduced him to America, give my love to all the friends." the audience who applauded him and welcomed him Mr. Olinga also spoke of the work of the pioneers most kindly. It was a beautiful event. , a everywhere, and asked that the believers remember giant in the musical world, playing for his African them in their prayers. Brother a tribute to a black American, Dr. Martin Then he told about the rapid growth of the Faith in Luther King, Jr., who was also a spiritual giant, and a the Deep South of the United States where the believers martyr in the cause of harmony and peace among men. are finding many people waiting for Baha'u'llah. All As Hand of the Cause of God Mr. Olinga left, he stopped they need to do is to offer to these ready souls the at the stage and they embraced lovingly, and Mr. Message as they would a gift to a king, and wait for Olinga said that he hoped to see "Dizzy" soon in Africa. them to accept it for the love of God. When they say He then left for Chicago, and the Baha'i House of they believe then they are told: "If you believe, then Worship in Wilmette. you are a Baha'i, and you a re invited to join us." The friends in the South ask for prayers for they must not slow down their teaching. Every place in the world is In Wilmette ... just as ready for the message. In the Foundation H all of the Baha'i House of Wor­ In closing Mr. Olinga appealed to all the friends to ship, more than 350 people came to h ear Hand of the support the goals of the Nine Year Plan and the Baha'i Cause of God Mr. Olinga. Many of them drove long Fund, and to live the Baha'i life. "Love and Service," distances on the rainy night of October 8th. Present he said, "are the high est qualities of the Baha'i. also was Hand of the Cause of God Mr. Zikru'llah Khadem, whose chanting in Persian added greatly to the spiritual atmosphere of the occasion. In Jackson, Mississippi ... As he h ad done on previous occasions, Mr. Olinga One hundred and eleven Baha'is from seventeen opened his talk by asking: "Are you happy?" " Are you localities gathered at the Hotel Heidelberg in Jackson, really happy?" then he invited the friends to join in Mississippi on October 20, 1970, for one of the most singing a Baha'i song. Some of the highlights of his talk inspiring events in several months - the visit of Hand follow: of the Cause Enoch Olinga. Six communities, including H appiness is one of the greatest spiritual virtues to be the Choctaw Indian group, reported full attendance. found in the world. It is not possible to be h appy without After the friends were introduced by localities to Mr. loving God and this m eans that we must first know Olinga, he presented greetings from the Baha'is in Him. and knowledge of Him is a heavenly bestowal. South America, Central America, the Caribbean Is­ But knowled ge of Him is not enough, we must believe lands and the Universal House ·of Justice. He spoke of in Him and His Manifestations. Baha'is are one be­ reliance upon God as essential in living and particu­ cause they believe in Baha'u'llah, the Manifestation for larly in teaching. He urged the friends to be "evanes- BAHA'l NEWS 5 cent - humble" when offering the gift of the Faith to people. "A servant bows before the king and waits until he is recognized before offering his gift. We must induce people to accept the gift of the Faith." Mr. Olinga pointed out that in reality "man has become ugly with materialism and we must enable everyone to immerse himself in the ocean of God's love. " I{e reminded the audience that "the first requirement of a Baha'i teacher is to say 'I am nothing'. The love we express; power we feel ; our knowledge, wisdom are not ours. They are conferred by Baha'u'llah. To believe with complete sincerity that Baha'u'llah is King of Glory, the Awaited, Promised One, King of these days, Manifestation of highest attributes - to be the em­ bodiments of devotion, to have the love of the Lord in one's heart - such a one who arises with trust and firm­ ness. even if the world a rises against him, he will be victorious because our strength is the strength of Baha­ 'u'llah." Here Mr. Olinga paid tribute to Musa Banani "whom the Guardian called lion of the Cause of God in Africa. Though ill and advanced in age he has been a mighty spiritual giant - a reed, a clear channel for the Faith. Despite feebleness, he is supplicating, medi­ tating, and in constant thought of the friends through­ out the globe. Mr. Banani sent warmest greetings to all the friends whom Mr. Olinga might visit. Most of the believers gathered at the nearby YWCA for supper together and then returned for the evening session which began with informal singing. Mr. Olinga enjoyed the music very much and said it reminded him of the African Baha'is. He recalled an African song introduced previously by an African Baha'i now living in New York City. In the evening session Mr. Olinga answered questions and spoke of the teaching work in Africa, emphasizing the importance of keeping all aspects of growth in process, that is mass teaching, extension teaching, consolidation and deepening must go forward at all times. He encouraged us to overcome our hesitation regarding spontaneous declarations by saying "Every­ one has the right to say 'I believe'. It is not possible to judge others' beliefs. The great hall of belief has two doors, one for entering, the other for leaving. We should not act for God. Intellectual knowledge can be mistaken for faith. Charity can be mistaken for faith. We cannot judge this. We must nurture, protect, assist the new believers. until they can help themselves and others. This requires hard work and patience and the Beloved Guardian said we must pray for our own patience in this work. Through our love for each other we pray for each other. We have the chain of intercession that knowledge and faith and devotion be increased. Baha­ 'u'llah must become Ruler of their hearts - this is the crucial issue. As the Manifestations were patient with the people while waiting to be accepted, we must pray for patience." It was truly inspiring to see many youth in attendance and surely all returned to their homes uplifted by the presence of Hand of the Cause Enoch Olinga.

With t h e friends in Jackson, Mississippi. ' LE LOC

TALKS OF VICTORIES

IN VIETNAM

Mr. Le Loe visits the House of Worship in Wilmette. Shown, left to right: Mrs. Betsy Haynes, Mrs. Eileen Norman, Mr. Le Loe, Hand af the Cause Zikru'llcih Khcidem, Miss Charlotte Linfoot, assistant secretary National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahci'is of the United States, Mrs. Lorana Kerfoot, secretary of National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahci'is of the Leeward, Windward and Virgin Islands; Mrs. Javidu]Qit Khcidem, Auxi­ liary Board member; Glenford Mitchell . .~ecretary National Spiritual Assembly of the Bahci'is of the United States.

On Friday, September 25, 1970, Mr. Le Loe, Chairman encouraged to donate a penny a d ay to the fund, and of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of many raise an extra plot of vegatables to sell and Vietnam, spoke at a public meeting held in Foundation donate to the fund. Hall at the House of Worship. He gave an inspiring talk Because the Baha'i Faith is the only religion in the on the rapid Baha'i growth that Vietnam has ex­ country which is not receiving money from the govern­ perienced in the past few years. From 46,000 at Ri<;l.van ment, and also has steadfastly refused to take sides on in 1968 to 52,000 in 1969, and then to 95,000 in 1970. This political issues, a great deal of trust has been devel­ last figure includes about 23,000 Mountagnards who are oped. The government is assured that the Baha'is are the indigenous people of the central highlands and who teaching religion and not communism, and the Viet­ do not speak Vietnamese. His description of life in cong realize that the Baha'is are involved in spreading Vietnam added new emphasis to these figures. Lacking the Baha'i Faith rather than in military activities. many of the resources which the American believers Mr. Le Loe was adament in stressing the importance have, the Vietnamese Baha'is must endure great hard­ that the United States has in all the future international ships and danger to spread the Word of Baha'u'llah to arrangements of all countries in the world. He said that the waiting masses. Sometimes Baha'i youth in Viet­ all nations, especially Vietnam, are watching to see if nam will be walkin g to a village where there is no pub­ unity can be established here. He said that if the lic transportation, and will be caught in the crossfire American Baha'is could make this country into a between two armies. One such youth who was wounded heavenly place, that all the world would follow. H e in this way was visited in the hospital by the Baha'is of went on to say that all the governments of the world, Saigon to· "share his suffering" only to find that he was and the people also, realize that wars will not produce happy and was impatient to be out of the hospital so that better condition for mankind. Only the Baha'i Faith is he could continue t eaching the Faith. Such sacrifice of the "better way." He said that the knowledge that war time, energy, and material resources by the youth of is not good, is not enough because neither side in any Vietnam is a shining example to the entire Baha'i dispute knows how to stop the war. He stressed that population. only if the American Baha'is, by their efforts, bring the Mr. LeLoc told how the Baha'i Faith was outlawed by teachings of Baha'u'llah to the attention of the world, the Diem Regime in 1953, and how seven months later, can the endless cycle of warfare he brought to a halt. when the government toppled, was reinstated in good Mr. Le Loe said many other things; how the women standing. Mr. Le Loe himself was involved in seeing in Vietnam are very happy to see how active American that the new Constitution of South Vietnam made men­ women are in the Faith; and how glad the Vietnamese tion of a Supreme Being. Since that time, the relations are to feel a part of a unified world society and to see between the Vietnamese government and the Baha'is pictures of other Baha'is in the BAHA'i NEWS. He gave have been most cordial and a bit unusual. us the love of the Baha'is in La Paz, Bolivia, where he had just visited, and said that he has felt such love In Vietnam, religions are largely supported by the from the Baha'is from every country that it is as if he government. Thus, when the Baha'is refuse, politely, has never left his family. He asked the American each year the large offers of money, it gives the friends for their prayers on behalf of his country, and believers a special spirit which is resulting in almost again said that by spreading the Faith here, we were total participation in the fund. Vietnamese families are working toward world peace. BAHA'I NEWS 7 Green Acre School Dedicated to a Hand of the Cause

"He is like pure gold. That is why he is accept­ able in any market, and is current in every country." -'Abdu'l-Baha August 26th marked a memorable occasion in Baha'i summer activities, when approximately three hundred friends gathered at Green Acre to participate in the dedication of the two children's buildings to the loving memory of Beloved Hand of the Cause of God, Louis Gregory. School at Green Acre dedicated to the memory of Hand of the Hand of the Cause Mr. Zikru'llah ~.badem assisted in Cause Lo11is Gregory. the dedication services, as did two of the Auxiliary Board members, Mrs. Katherine McLaughlin and Mrs. Javidukht Khadem. Gregory which emphasized the courage, the vision, and A memorial service was held at the graveside of the quality and beauty of the life of this godly man. Louis Gregory which is located less than a mile from At this point in the scheduled program, Mrs. Kather­ Green Acre. Mrs. Nancy Jordan drew spirits together ine McLaughlin with the children were to hand the with a prayer; Robert Henderson shared with the group decorative sign indicating that the buildings -Arts the unforgettable cable sent to the Baha'i world by and Crafts and Lucas Cottage - were henceforth dedi­ at the passing of Louis Gregory: cated to the memory of Louis Gregory but nature "Profoundly deplore grievous loss of dearly be­ thought otherwise. Rain came pouring down and every­ loved, noble-minded, golden-hearted Louis Greg­ one rushed inside to behold the results of a true labor of ory, pride and example to the Negro adherents love. The children had worked all summer with paint of the Faith. Keenly feel loss of one so loved, and scrub brushes and the cottages had been trans­ admired and trusted by 'Abdu'l-Baha. Deserves formed into a scene of beauty. Delectable refreshments rank of first Hand of the Cause of his race. Ris­ were served and the friends transferred to Baha'i Hall ing Baha'i generation in African continent will to complete the dedication. glory in his memory and emulate his example Mrs. McLaughlin, surrounded by the happy faces of . .. (Cable August 6, 1951) -Shoghi Effendi many children, held high the sign to be placed in front Hearts were touched, spirits soared and rededication of the buildings. passed from heart to heart as Beloved Hand of the A concert ended the dedication with Larry Duffy at Cause, Mr. Khadem chanting a prayer, circumambu­ the piano, entertaining with exquisite tones. Michael lated the grave site and with loving hands placed two Gramlich played folk music on his guitar telling stories rose buds on the grave of Louis and his faithful wife, through them that Louis Gregory would have loved. Louise. Louis Gregory was given a spiritual mission during Back at Green Acre, the dedication of the schools his pilgrimage when 'Abdu'l-Baha said to him: "Go proceeded with a prayer offered by Philip Christenson, forth and speak the Cause of God. Visit the friends. followed by Mrs. Khadem explaining the station of the Gladden their hearts. You will be the means of guid­ of God. Mr. Khadem cheered all ance to many souls. The Divine Bounties will be with hearts with stories gleaned from the lifetime of Mr. you. You are always on m y mind and heart."

Newly designed memorial for Hand of the Cause Louis Gregory and his wife Louise at Eliot. Maine. 8 DECEMBER 1970 AWARDS LUNCHEON CLIMAXES INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION YEAR OBSERVANCES

The 1970 Louis G. Gregory Award for Service to Hu­ manity was presented to the Children's Television Workshop, and to Dr. James L. Olivero at a gala lun­ cheon at the Statler-Hilton Hotel in New York City on October 17, 1970. The Award Luncheon was attended by 250 people including members of United Nations Dele­ gations and was the highlight event of the International Education Year observance being sponsored by the North American Baha'i Office for Human Rights. Mr. Whitney M. Young, Jr., Executive Director of the National Urban League was the principal speaker at. the luncheon, and spoke on "Education for the 70's." He praised the Baha'i Faith for its work in the human rights field, and for being a religion that lived up to its ideals. Miss Hazel Scott, pianist and singer, and Baha'i, entertained at the luncheon. Mrs. Mildred R. Motta­ hedeh was Mistress of Ceremonies. Dr. Firuz Kazemza­ deh, Chairman of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States, presented the Louis G. Gregory Award to the Children's Television Workshop. Accepting the award was Mr. David Connell, Vice Hand n:f the Cause of God Louis G. Gregory 1874-1951 President of the Children's Television Workshop and Executive Producer of "Sesame Street." The award was presented to the Children's Television Workshop Radio Station WOR. The latter recorded and broadcast­ for its production of the television series " Sesame ed excerpts of the luncheon. Street" which "has magnified the development of tele­ The Louis G. Gregory Award for Service to Humanity vision as a service to the education of mankind". In his was established in 1968 by the National Spiritual As­ acceptance remarks, Mr. Connell quoted from the sembly. The award is named in honor of a black Baha'i writings about a child being like a piece of coal, American, Mr. Louis G. Gregory, who served on the and education being the process by which the coal first national administrative body of the Baha'is in the becomes a diamond. Dr. Daniel C. Jordan, Vice Chair­ United States. For more than thirty years, Louis G. man of the National Spiritual Assembly, presented the Gregory was the mainspring behind the work for race Louis G. Gregory Award to Dr. James L. Olivero, who amity being sponsored by the Baha'i Faith. He served is the Executive Director of the Southwestern Coopera­ with the National Baha'i Assembly for twenty-four tive Educational Laboratory in Albuquerque, New Mex­ years. He was a friend of Booker T. Washington and ico. Dr. Olivero was cited for "his spirit of service and George Washington Carver. He married Louisa Math­ his innovations in educational methods . . . " and for ew, an English Baha'i. They were brought together developing programs to open up educational opportuni­ by 'Abdu 'l-Baha. He died July 30, 1951, and was buried ties for Mexican-Americans and for Indian-Americans. in Eliot Maine near the Green Acre Baha'i School. At In his acceptance remarks, Mr. Olivero noted that the tim~ of his death the Guardian na med him a Hand everyone who had come in contact with Mr. Gregory of the Cause of God and designated him as the first becam e a better person, and he expressed the hope that Hand of the Cause of his race. his knowledge of Mr. Gregory through the award would The Louis G. Gregory Awards are original pieces by have the same effect upon him. the noted American sculptor and Baha'i, Vernon Voelz Among the guests present at the luncheon, were Chief of Sarasota, Florida. The design incorporates four basic and Mrs . Simon Adeabo, Director of the United Nations symbols, a tetrahedron, a hexahedron, a five pointed Institute for Training and Research ; Mr. Probyn jack, and several spectral colors. Symbolically, the Marsh Mission of Jamaica to the United Nations; Mr. design represents earth, mankind, individual men and Paolin'i Mission of France to the United Nations ; Mr. their characteristics, and the physical and spiritual Marc s'chreiber, Director of the Human Rights Section universe necessary to sustain earth and its human of the United Nations; the Honorable John E . Flynn, inhabitants. The design offers visually, the thought that New York State Senator ; and Mrs. Lauretta Turney, as God has ordered the universe and has permitted niece of Mr. Gregory. Some twenty members of the man to be sustained within it, we may realize that press and radio also were present at the occasion. " Human Rights are God Given Rights." These included Associated Press, United Press Interna­ An International Education Year Symposium spon­ tional, Look Magazine, Readers Digest, Ladies Home sored by NABOHR, preceded the luncheon. Speakers Journal, McCalls, Cosmopolitan. Woman's Day, and (continued on page 10) BAHA'l NEWS 9

LOUIS G. GREGORY AWARD LUNCHEON

The second presentation of the Louis G. Gregory Awards for Service to Humanity presented by the North American Baha'i Office for Human Rights, was held in the New York City Statler-Hilton Hotel on October 17 , 1970 . Seated in picture No. 1 at the head table are, left to right: Miss Hazel Scott, Mr. Robert Desatnick , Mrs. Mildred Mottahedeh-speaking, Mr. Whitney M . Young Jr., Dr. Firuz Kazemzadeh, Dr. James Olivero, Mrs. Juliet Buford, and Dr. Sarah M. P ereira. No . 2 is Whitney M. Young Jr., Executive Director of the National Urban League, and guest speaker at th e luncheon. No. 3 is D r. Firuz Kazemzadeh Chairman of the National Spiri tual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States giving the Louis G. Gregory Award for Service to Humanity to Mr. David Connell, Ex­ ecutive Producer of the " Se same Street" television program No. 4. No. 5 is Miss Hazel Scott, noted Baha'i singer who provided entertainment at the luncheon. No . 6 is Dr. James L. Olivero receiving the Louis G. Gregory Award for Service to Humanity for his work in educational improvements for children of minority groups. No. 7 is Dr. Daniel C. Jordan, Vice Chairman, National Spiritual Assembly. No. 8 is the exhibit prepared by Mrs. Natalie Di­ Buono of the Pubilc Information Office to explain the significance of the awards. 10 DECEMBER 1970

(continued from page 8) were Dr. Dwight Allen, Dean of the School of Educa­ How I Choose Sleep? tion, University of Massachusetts, who spoke on "Edu­ Can to cation for Human Understanding." Dr. James L. Olive­ The cover of BAHA'i NEws this month is a drawing of ro spoke on "Education for Human Development." Dr. one of the gardens at the House of Worship in Wilmette. John D. Stroessinger, Chief, Political Section of the It was produced originally as a program for the Sunday United Nations, spoke on "Education for World Peace." devotions in the House of Worship, but it has a special Present at the International Education Year Awards meaning for a number of Baha'is in the Wilmette area. Banquet were the 1968 recipients of the Louis G . Greg­ Copies of this program were given out at very unique ory Award for Service to Humanity. One was Mr. firesides held in the garden of the Ma@riqu'l-A@kar. Clark M. Eichelberger, Chairman of the Commission to Even though the House of Worship and its gardens Study the Organization of Peace, who was given the were open until ten every day this summer, great num­ award for his long years of distinguished service for the bers of people, mainly youth, were visiting too late to advancement of international understanding and coop­ be admitted. This burdened the hearts of the Baha'is who eration and the furtherance of human rights. The Xerox wished to reach these waiting souls, so a special Com­ Corporation of Rochester, New York, received the mittee, known as the MTC (Midnight Teaching Com­ award for its outstanding public service on behalf of mittee) was appointed, consisting of: Elizabeth Rod­ international understanding and human rights for the riguez, Roberta Barrar, Anthony Lee, and David period 1964-1968. This included its sponsorship of televi­ Schlesinger. Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and sion series on the United Nations and " Of Black Ameri- Sunday nights from 10 p .m. to 4 or 5 a.m. two gardens ca.'' were opened to seekers. All visitors were met at the During 1970, the North American Baha'i Office for entrance to the grounds and told that the House of Human Rights (NABOHR) sponsored several confer­ Worship and its gardens were closed, but if they wished ences and published material in connection with its to learn about the Baha'i Faith, a guide would take observance of International Education Year. The con­ them to one of the back gardens (away from the street ferences included: so as not to disturb the neighbors) where informal dis­ • National Baha'i Education Conference, Wilmette, cussions-firesides, were held. February 20-22, 1970. If they said that they would like to learn about the • Southern Regional Conference on Education "Edu­ Baha'i Faith they were given a brief, basic introduc­ cation for the New Needs of Man", Columbia, South tion. They were told about progressive revelation, and Carolina, April 11-12, 1970. that Baha'u'llah, the Glory of God, had come. In the • Western Regional Conference on Education "Edu­ gardens the firesides lasted from a few minutes to a few cation for Becoming Your True Self", Eugene, Oregon, hours. June 6-7, 1970. Though the grass was often wet, the wind sometimes • Central Regional Conference on Education, "Edu­ cold, and the hour very late, there were always enough cation for Worldmindedness", Omaha, Nebraska, Sep­ Baha'is of all ages to talk with the visitors, and to sit tember 26-27, 1970. on the steps and pray. Sometimes there were over two • International Education Year Symposium and hundred seekers a night. Because of the end result of Awards Luncheon, New York, New York, October 17, over thirty-five declarations of belief in Baha'u'llah in 1970. the gardens, and countless others in the House of Wor­ The North American Baha'i Office for Human Rights ship, during the day, and at other firesides, all result­ is in the process of preparing a report which will be ing from the garden firesides, the garden teaching issued in book form on the activities of the United project was deemed a great success. Next spring, when States Baha'i Community in connection with Interna­ the earth grows warm, the garden firesides will resume. tional Education Year. The report will include excerpts And once more the prayer of Baha'u'llah will fill the of talks, recommendations made by various confer­ night: ences, photos, and other material. It is expected that How can I choose to sleep, 0 God, my God, when the this report will be ready after the first of the year. eyes of them that long for Thee are wakeful because of Persons who attended the various conferences held t heir separation from Thee; and how can I l ie down to during education year will receive copies of the report. rest whilst the souls of Thy lovers are sore vexed in Other copies will be mailed to educators throughout t heir remoteness from Thy presence? the nation. The Fall 1970 issue of World Order Magazine is devoted and dedicated to International Education Year. Copies of the magazine were given to those who at­ tended the International Education Year Symposium INTERNATIONAL NEWS and Awards Luncheon. Also they are being mailed to heads of universities, departments of education, and Argentina - A Week of Teaching Brings Results others involved in education throughout the nation. From all indications, the United States Baha'i Com­ Several friends from other countries including Gerald munity through NABOHR, has had an outstanding Bagley from Ecuador, Ouida Coley from Paraguay, program on behalf of International Education Year, and John Caruana from Bolivia joined forces with one which will again further the recognition of the seven volunteers in Argentina who arose at the Teach­ Faith with the United Nations and UNESCO and with ing Conference held in Rosario following the La Paz educators and others throughout the United States. Continental Conference. Among the local volunteers in BAHA'l NEWS 11

Argentina were a lady of seventy-five and a lad of nine who accompanied his mother. The group also included Counsellor Hooper Dunbar and one Auxiliary Board member. Setting out for Chaco Province in the north, the group planned to reach several large concentrations of Toba Indians, a tribe which had not yet heard the Message. The group worked in different teams daily and met continually to evaluate responses and methods used. There were more than ninety enrollments in Roque Saenz Pena on the first afternoon and evening. In the course of the week some twenty new localities were opened, the majority through enrollment of people from other areas who were present at the focal point. A basis has been laid for four additional local spiritual assem­ blies. A cablegram from the Continental Board of Counsel­ lors in South America on September 19 states the results of this one week teaching effort was to double the membership of the Argentine community.

Botswana - First Youth Institute Summer Conference of Bahci'i pioneers of Kowe, Agou, Lome, Some of the Baha'i youth traveled on foot for long Towla, Lalive, Abepe, and Agoueve with pioneer Mr. Jean distances to attend the first National Youth School in Ansereeganon of Mauritius and Mr. Winston of Togo. Botswana. Over thirty youth, adults and teachers, at­ tended. Following the classes, the youth visited three villages to teach the Faith. Arrangements had previ­ TEACHING IN TOGO, WEST AFRICA ously been made by the National Spiritual Assembly and in each of the villages the friends had been invited by the Chief who had announced their coming to the inhabitants. A speech especially prepared by the Na­ tional Assembly was delivered by the youth from the school and then there were many questions and pam­ phlets were di>Stributed. Over 300 people were told of the Message of Baha­ 'u'llah in one morning. At Gabane where there were 140 people present, the Chief had altered his court proced­ ings so that the Message could be given. Within a ten day period following the school further meetings were held in six villages. A total of nine villages gathered for mass meetings and a total of 683 people heard of Baha 'u'llah. Cablegrams in late September announced the joyful news of the enrollment of the first Shua Bushwoman and of the first of the Kgalagadi people of the desert nation of Akin Tswana. Also the Botswana radio broad­ cast news of the Baha'i Faith.

First Declaration in the Hebrides News from the National Spiritual Assembly of the British Isles in September tells of the declaration of a Mrs. Eul.alia Bobo, American traveling teacher, visits Bahci'is believer on the Isle of Mull, the first declaration in the in Kowe, Ahepe. She is shown here with members of the local Spiritual Assembly in May, 1970. Hebrides.

Baha'i Holy Days Noted in Hawaii The National Spiritual Assembly of the Hawaiian Is­ lands reports that as a result of the work of two First Believer Enrolls in San Marino national committees for several years recognition of the Baha'i Holy Days in a school holiday calendar has The National Spiritual Assembly of Italy cabled the been achieved. The 1970-1971 calendar, when published, news of the declaration of the first San Marino believer, included all of the Baha'i I-:oly Days. a youth aged 19. 12 DECEMBER 1970 A REPORT ON THE HOUSE OF WORSHIP IN PANAMA

A recent report from the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Panama tells of progress in the erection of this building and includes the pictures shown on this and the opposite page. The report states: "Steadily rising into view on a 740 foot elevation, and overlooking a rapidly developing urban area on the borders of the city of Panama, is a unique, modernistic, and outstanding construction which catches the atten­ tion and incites the curiosity of all who get a glimpse of it from the much traveled highway connecting the cities of Panama and Colon, known as the Transisthmian Highway. This most singular building, when completed will be the Baha'i House of Worship for all of Latin America and will represent another monument of archi­ tectural grandeur accentuated by elegant simplicity, color harmony, and futuristic emphasis. It may rightly be thought of as a gem in the field of engineering, and will not only serve to gladden the eye and warm the Children participating in Sunday morning prayer session heart, but, most important of all, in this atmosphere of simple beauty and restful calm, the spirit of man must inevitably be lifted above the earthly and material into hundreds of trees to be planted as time and ground the very presence of the God of Life and Love, and the clearing permit. Creator of all things ; and, yet more, it will be the "With hearts full of joy and gratitude, the local realization of a hopeful dream of a House of Worship friends assemble monthly at the site for prayers and for all the believers of Latin America. brotherly fellowship. People from different parts of the "It is with some amount of satisfaction that our world also pay visits to the site. This vast circular Baha'i engineer, Paul Thiele, reports that the work is buildirig with no beginning or end, with its nine point progressing rapidly (in spite of unexpected delays and star and nine entrances, seems to symbolize infinite heavy rains) and indications are that we will meet our oneness, absolute tolerance and ready admittance for projected completion date of December 1971. So far, all regardless of color, race, or creed." pouring of concrete for the basic structure up to the 16- foot level balcony has been completed, as well as six of the nine sets of prestressed concrete ribs. Our goal for October is the construction of the 78-foot scaffolding of angle iron and pipe, in preparation for the installation of the dome ribs and the heavy nine pointed star which will form part of the ceiling pattern. When com­ pleted, the dome will rise to a height of 78 feet from the floor of the auditorium. Actually, it will start at the balcony level with a 118-foot diameter base, curving in­ wards to a 14-foot diameter opening into which the sym­ bol of the Greatest Name will be placed. "After careful study and much consultation, it is anticipated that the Gunite process will be utilized for the dome construction. This is a process in which a dry concrete mix is sprayed under high pressure, simul­ taneously with water, over steel and wire m esh rein­ forcement forms. Expert supervision and workmanship have been guaranteed for this phase of the work. " It is expected that all concrete work on the basic structure will be completed by May, 1971. Interior decorating, caretaker's cottage and access road should be completed by December, 1971. The interior of this magnificent edifice will reflect truly creative artistic designs, as will be evidenced in wall slab, interior plastering and terrazzo flooring of the 85-foot diameter auditorium. ''Landscaping is under way and over two hundred palms, almond, rubber and flowering trees, donated by one of the friends, have been planted. There are still 13

Left to right, above: View of inside taken from balcony; friends gather­ ing for prayers; right: balcony; below: form constructed for perimeter arch at balcony level; star point-taken from balcony; star point which house stairs to balcony. Scaffolding constructed to support ribs for t he dome: Oppo.~ite pa9e: temple photo taken from parking lot.

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VICTORIES WON IN BRAZIL Brazil is on the march! A mid-October report from the National Spiritual Assembly states that incomplete accounts of the new mass conversion wave show at least fifteen hundred new believers in the states of Bahia, Paraiba, Perambuco, Alagoas, Ceara, Pisui and \ Para, with no news as yet from the Manaus-Marco region in the Amazon valley. This is the result of an international effort, sponsored by the Continental Board of Counsellors, in consultation and cooperation with the National Spiritual Assembly of Brazil, and with the collaboration of a veteran team from Colombia: Mr. Habib Rezvani, Auxiliary Board yj member; Mr. Olavo Novaes, member of the National Spiritual Assembly of Colombia; assisted by Mr. The Mass Conversion Team, left to right: Djamshid Ardjom­ andi, Auxiliary Board m ember from the Guianas; Lazaro, a Djamshid Ardjomandi, of the Guianas and member of Baha'i Indian teacher; Habib Rezvani, Auxiliary Board mem­ the Auxiliary Board, and Mr. Hooman England, plus ber from Colombia; Olavo Novaes, member of National Spirit­ many volunteer workers from the Brazilian Baha'i ual Assembly of Colombia; Mrs. Touba Maani from Brazil. community. In a victory conference, sponsored by the Continental Board of Counsellors and held in Sao Paulo for the Baha'is of southern Brazil, sixty of the one hundred believers present, including grandmothers and small children, offered their services for periods from week­ ends to a month, and one offered "the rest of his life" for service in this newly opened field. A generous sum of money was also offered by those present to help carry on the work.

Baha'i Youth Sponsor Friendship Meeting in Southern Brazil

Acting upon a recommendation of the Spiritual As­ Some of the Indian children at the Baha'i school in Lagos Grande, Brazil. sembly of Porto Alegre, Brazil, the local youth group of about twelve decided in July to send an invitation to several youth centers and schools inviting them to join in the organization of a friendship m eeting. More than twenty boys and girls responded and attended the first meeting to discuss plans. The program proposed by the Baha'is revolved around the basic principles of: unity, removal of prejudice, and spiritual and scientific har­ mony. Thirty-nin~ youths caught fire with the spirit of the plans and worked for two months in preparation for the meetings, gathering three to four times a week and dividing themselves into social, cultur al, artistic and hospitality committees. A three day meeting was held during the long week­ end of September 5-7 (Independence Day is on Septem­ ber 7) attended by about two hundred youth and well publicized in newspapers and on TV. The newly coined name ENJUGA (meaning South Brazilian Youth Meet­ The Mass Conversion T eam together with some veteran and ing) became a well-known and now permanent concept. new Baha'is in Saccao (Bahia) Brazi l. State authorities in education sent representatives to the meetings. The program offered four conferences led by famous and a fireside meeting, attended by about sixty, was experts in: journalism, psychology, literature, and edu­ held at the end of the sessions. cation. There was opportunity for group discussions ENJUGA is now developing into a permanent institu­ and social gatherings were held as well as a musical tion, meeting regularly in the Baha'i Center in Porto evening. Alegre for the purpose of studying the Baha'i Teach­ There were many questions about the Baha'i Faith ings. Similar conferences are planned for the future. . , BAHA'I NEWS 15

Enjuga, Porto Alegre, Brazil. Upper portion: the conference table: Left to right: Mr. Sergio Jackymann, journalist and playwright: Prof. Juan Mosquera, psychologist; Prof. Nylza Taetz, representative of the State Secretary of Education: Mr. Umberto G. Sudbrack, youth, chairman of Enjuga; Mr. Ademir C. Monteiro, secretary of Enjuga; Mr. Wanderlei Cabistani, chairman of State Student Union: Mr Rang1lald Taetz. Baha'i. Lower portion: partial view of the audience.

Institute Completed in Puebla, Mexico The new Institute at San Rafael Comae, Puebla, Mexico. Shown in front are Jenabe Caldwell, his wife and three of their children, who lived for almost a year in their trailer while working on the construction of the Institute and the two large dormitories . The property is outlined with brick paths in the shape of nine pointed stars. The original building (which cannot be seen in this picture) was repaired and renovated to serve as kitchen and dining room. On top of the new building is the room used as library and study. The national Con­ vention was held here, with an atten­ dance of about eighty. The Caldwells left shortly before the Convention to pioneer in Alaska. The friends in Mexico are deeply grateful for their devotion and hard work in supervising the erection of this build­ ing. 16 DECEMBER 1970

Members of the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Mexico. Left to right: Edna Ford, Rafael Quiroz, Lucio Nene, Antonio Salazar, Soledad Bilbatua, Valerie Nichols, Marilyn Bierman, Jorge Coranado, Benjamin Herrera. They are stand­ At the first session of the first Baha'i I nstitute in San Rafael, ing in front of the new Institute at San Rafael Comae, Puebla, Mexico. Here were held classes for Baha'i teachers for seven Me.i:ico. days.

NATIONAL SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY OF MEXICO

Summer School Sessions 1n Teheran Seven summer school sessions were held between tors, a staff including deans of men and of women, July 3 and August 20, 1970 in Hadiqah, the vast Temple resident physician and nurse, and super intendent for Site overlooking the city of Teheran. The total attend­ the children. Over one hundred instructors attended and ance was about one thousand believers, each session there were also Hands of the Cause, members of the lasting six days. Board of Counsellors, Auxiliary Board members, as The curriculum for all the seven sessions was iden­ well as pioneers and others who made important con­ tical and consisted of courses in the following subjects: tributions, both intellectually and spiritually. Baha'i Laws; Baha'i Administration; History of the In addition to these seven sessions there were others Faith; History of Principal Religions; Baha'i Life (in­ organized by various groups such as the university cluding social and moral problems). students, the Youth Committee, and the National For each session there was, in addition to the instruc- Teaching and Pioneering Committee. 17

TEHERAN

SCANDINAVIAN SUMMER SCHOOL

Scandinavian Baha.'i Summer School in Arhus, Denmark held Jnly s to 12. 1970 The North Central States Summer School held in Frontenac, Minneso ta I.he last week of Aur1ust.

North Central States Baha'i Summer School The Sixth Annual North Central States Baha'i Sum­ In the children's classes this year, the emphasis was mer School was held on scenic Lake Pepin at Fronte­ on activity, creativity, and individuality. The children nac Methodist Camp, Frontenac, Minnesota during the were plied with more than ample materials and media last week of August. The school wrapped in tranquillity which ranged from Children's Stories from "The Dawn­ produced a most conducive atmosphere of study and breakers" on tapes at listening posts to Mod Podge regeneration for the 223 who attended. crafts. Enthusiasm about and participation by adults in "Universal Participation", "Shoghi Effendi-Architect this experimental program was extensive. In addition, of the New World Order" and Wellspring of Guidance the Junior Youth enjoyed courses entitled "The New were the courses taught in the adult classes. In an Way," prepared by National Baha'i Schools Committee effort to implement some of the recommendations of and Wellspring of Guidance taught by some of the the Guardian to the summer schools in God Passes By, teachers from the adult curriculum. Evening entertain­ an experimental class scheduling was put into effect ment for the children consisted of films and story­ whereby the students were divided into three groups telling. and each teacher taught his class three times daily. A reporter from Red Wing, Minnesota covered the The smaller classes made it possible to utilize other school. She was particularly impressed with the chil­ instructional techniques than lecture. There were also dren's classes. Upon leaving the camp she is reported evening seminars which concentrated on the "Nine to have said, "I spent much more time here than I had Year Plan." A tribute to the success -0f the curriculum expected." was the little discussion groups that sprung up about This was a particularly blessed school in that two the camp during the recreation period. representatives of the Institution of the Hands of the Varied evening programs gave opportunities to share Cause were with us for the entire session, Miss Edna personal experiences related to the Faith, see movies True, member of the Continental Board of Counsellors and slides. and to be entertained and socialize. and Dr. Peter Khan. Auxiliary Board member.

At the North Central States Summer School, class led by Board of Counse llors Childrens' class at North Central States member Miss Edna True. Miss True is shown second from right. Summer School 19

Northwest Baha'i Summer School cialists in this field and a staff of carefully selected Beside the shores of beautiful Hood Canal, at the foot teachers planned and taught classes for age groups up of hills dotted with stately firs, cedars and ornamental to twelve years. trees, the Northwest Baha'i Summer School was held Mr. Kim Kimmerling with Mrs. Claire Newport led a for the first time at the Christian Conference Grounds youth class using The Seven Valleys in a new approach at Seabeck, Washington, June 27-July 2. The theme to learning in which the class (ages 13 to 17) turned out was: "Spirit of Baha'i Education". The average daily a complete multi-media production in four days. They attendance was more than one hundred. The physical wrote the script, designed and made costumes and sets, facilities were comfortable, with both rustic and mod­ created inte.rpretive dances in a presentation to the ern accommodations and very good food. entire school on the last evening. Auxiliary Board member Dr. Peter Khan led a stimu­ There were evening lectures, planned recreation, lating study of " Individual and Family Living" with presentations by the children of puppet shows and daily classes in three parts: lecture for about thirty playlets, so that all could have the joy which comes minutes followed by study and discussion of authorita­ when Baha'is work and live together in true Baha'i tive quotations from Baha'i sources. fellowship. Mrs. Janet Khan led a course from Wellspring of The young staff members, camp managers and lead­ Guidance using the same three-part method of presen­ ers were attracted by the spirit and conduct of the tation. Baha'is and requested a special meeting in which they There was an additional class which covered a differ­ could learn more about the Faith. As a result several ent subject each day, led by different teachers. Dr. Jalil attended a number of the functions. Mahmoudi gave inspiring comments on The Hidden The closing session was of devotions on the last night Words. Other topics were: "A Guide to Persian Pronun­ when the friends gathered in the " Woods Cathedral", a ciation"; " The Significance of Covenant Breaking"; natural opening on the forested hillside where eight " The Value of Tests and Difficulties" ; and "The Power giant fir trees form a huge dome reaching towards the of Prayer". A taped recording by Hand of the Cause center exposing a small patch of sky. The light was William Sears was used for the one on Covenant Break­ only from candles. Here with prayers and soft music ing. the program was brought to a fitting close and. the To provide the best program for children the School friends dispersed to bring the Message of Baha'u'llah to Committee used topics recommended by Baha'i spe- the world with renewed dedication.

The Northwest Baha'i Summer School, Seabeck, Washington, June 27-July 2, 1970. Auxiliary Board members Mrs. Opal Conner and Dr. Peter Khan are seated center front, with Mrs. Khan to the right. At l eft of Mrs. Connor are Mr. and Mrs. Fred Laws. Knights of Baha'1l'll

The United States goal of 3000 localities where Baha'is reside was won in early September when 3,044 localities were reported to the Universal House of Justice. As of November 1, 1970 this number was increased to a total of 3,197. Progress in the other homefront goals is as follows: 1. Raise the number of local spiritual assemblies to 600 Now: 517 a. With at least two assemblies in each state. Now accomplished in all but one (West Virginia) b. With one incorporated local spiritual assembly in each state. Now in all but five states 2. Achieve recognition of Baha'i Holy Days in each state Now: achieved 3. Achi~ve recognition of Baha'i marriage in each state - Now: Now achieved in all but one. Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of South Dade County, 4. Increase the number of Indian languages into Florida 'incorporated July 9, 1970. Left to right, rear: Al Hous­ which some portion of the Baha'i writings have ton, vice chairman; James Henry; treasurer; Francine L evy; been translated: Ben Levy, chairman; Steve Koehl; front: Hazel Gleason; Kay Koehl, assistant secretary; Lottie Sears Houston; Blanche In 1963: forty; Now fifty-eight. Rudnick. secretary. 5. Increase the minority representation in the Faith, particularly among the Negro, Indian, Spanish­ speaking, Chinese and Japanese: Is being achieved. 6. Sharply increase the flow of funds to the Interna­ tional Fund. Is being achieved. 7. Re-establish the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is The world has entered a new stage of history, of Key West. the age of the maturity of man and the Now: forty-two believers enrolled in Key West. beginning of a world civilization. The source of this new development was a 8. Increase the number of local spiritual assemblies Man who was exiled, tortured, banished and in Puerto Rico to three. imprisoned for more than 40 years. Now: two. He li ved during the last century. His name -

THE GLORY OF GOD

Baha'u'llah is the latest in the succession of Divine Messengers sent by God since the beginning of man's existence. He is the Promised One of all religions. His coming ushers in the Age of Fulfillment mentioned in all the prophecies of the past. Baha'u'llah brings God's Plan for world peace, world justice and world unity.

FOR INFORMATION:

Box 2 Wilmette, Illinois 60091

The above advertisement is part of a new proclamation pro­ gram of the National Teaching Committee and the Public In­ formation Committee to proclaim the name of Bahci'u'llah and to tell of His mission. The ad is to appear in the December First Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Richardson, T exas. issue of Ebony Magazine and Baha'i communities across the Left to right, front: Carol Miranda, Dean Strickland, Jane United States are being asked to use the ad first on Baha'u'l­ Strickland, Sylvia Collins, Jackie Oswald, secretary; rear: Bob lah's birthday and then periodically during this Baha'i year. Oswald, treasurer; David Miranda. Harry Craig, v. chairman; Full details on the use of the ad were sent to all Baha'i com­ Jim Collins. chairman. munities by t he National Baha'i Public Information Office. BAHA'I NEWS

Spiritual Assembly of Bahci'is of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, re­ centiy incorporated. Left to right, rear: David Dermott; John Owens; David Winters, Pat Trainer, Shama Rao Turmakur; front: Barbara Gibbs. Geraid Gibbs, Patsy Trainor, Muriel MarLeod..

First Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Hastings, New Zea­ land. L.eft to r ight, rear: Albert Damsell, Ken Elsmore, Peter Suschnigg, John Lester, John Giffin; front: Kini Snschnigg, Bronwyn Elsmore. Thurza Edge, Valerie Gi.ffin. WILMETTE POLICE STATION RECEIVES ROSE GARDEN Presentation to a Mayor in Illinois

Baha'is of Rock Island, Illinois present The Proclamation of Baha'u'llah to the Mayor. Left to right: Mrs. Barbara Gimm, Baha'i; Mayor James Haymaker: Mrs. Mary Scott. Baha'i: Miss Wilmette Police Chief, Fred Stoecker, receives a rose and the Beth Scott. Baha'i youth. surrounding rose garden from Mr. L. Wyatt Cooper, Superin­ tendent of Grounds at the Baha'i House of Worship. The gar­ den was donated as a gift to the Village of Wilmette from the Baha'i Community of Wilmette and was planted in front of the new police station. It consists of 72 rose bushes of several vari­ eties, such as 'Peace", "McGrady's Yellow", and "Charlotte Armstrong", and a surrounding hedge. Chief Stoeker is being given a "Jack Frost" rose by Mr. Cooper. Several years ago Memorial to the First American Believer another rose garden was planted in front of a Wilmette Fire Station as a gift from the Wilmette Baha'is. The annual Memorial Service in honor of the first believer in America, Thornton Chase, was held Sunday, At the Thorton Chase Memorial, October 4, 1970 October 4 at the gravesite in the Inglewood Park ...,,, l .,.. Cemetery, Inglewood, California. About two hundred Baha'is and their friends attended this beautiful service of music, prayers and readings in memory of the Baha'i of whom 'Abdu'l-Baha said, " ... The personage will not be forgotten. For the present his worth is not known but in the future it will be inestimably dear . . . " After the service the friends gathered for refresh­ ments and socializing in the service area across the street in Centinela Park, near the tree that was donated to the City of Inglewood in 1966 in memory of Mr. Thor­ ton Chase. 22

Second Annual

Yakima Council Fire

The Yakima Council Fire Grounds

Nearly 200 Baha'is and friends gathered September 12 and 13 to celebrate the second Yakima Baha'i Council Fire held at White Swan Rodeo Encampment Grounds near Toppenish, Washington. The prevailing spirit was of joy and love for one's fellow man as all participated in the activities which included prayer, talks on Indian legends, music and a special dramatic presentation, "Children of Light". There was a hearty venison dinner and, in closing, a traditional dance of friendship. Among those who led in participation were: Duncan Brown, Master of Ceremonies, Aleatha Runnels and Emma Olney (dressed in their Yakima costumes); Aux"lliary Board member Opal Conner, Gary Hillaire of the National Teaching Committee, F rank LaQuier, an Ojibway from Minnesota as well as members of the State Goals Committee and other visitors. .4. round dance of fri endship at Yakima Counci.l Fire WITH THE AMERICAN BAHA'i YOUTH

High School Youth Club of the Bahti'is of Beecher High School, Mt. Morris and Genessee Townships, Flint, Michigan. This high Baha' i information booth in the Student Union of the Universi­ school club is the first one in Michigan. Left to right: standing: ty of Arkansas during registration in September. This has led Kathy Warner, Jeannie McCulley, secretary; Vincent Van to interest in the Faith and has brought inquirers to meetings. Roeyen, f aculty advisor; Larry Valley, Harvey McCulley, Nora Pictured are. left to right: Bill Melchoir, Pat Martin, Jim Mc­ Jacko; seated: Aaron Odom, chairman; Jim Fox, treasurer; Jon Guire. Fox, J esse Van Horn. All youth pictured are Bahti'is. BAHA'i NEWS 23

Institute at Ashland, Oregon BAHA'i BOOTHS IN FAIRS The Baha'is of Ashland, Oregon held an Institute for the Northwestern States, August 27 to 30. It was the first of its kind in Oregon and a major undertaking for the small community in Southern Oregon. The theme of the Institute was: BADASHT and the program was designed to awaken the believers to their responsibility in building a beautiful new world. The speakers and topics were: Dr. Jalil Mahmoudi and his daughter Roda of Salt Lake City, Utah­ "Youth and Parents-Where Do they Meet?" Tom and Marion West of Sparks, Nevada - "Education"; Ka­ vous Monadjemi of Ashland, Oregon - "Baha'i Heroic Attitudes"; Phil and Cynthia Lucas of Bellingham, Washington - "Tests and Difficulties"; Dr. Mahmoudi - "Inspiring Historical Highlights" ; Kavous and Mar­ cia Monadjemi, Tom and Marion West and Dr. Mah­ Baha'i booth at Monroe County (New York) Fair in August. moudi- "Marriage and Morals". This is the first time a Baha'i booth has been at this Fair. The The moderator was Charles McAllister of Santa project involved cooperation of Baha'is of Rochester, Monroe Clara, California who was general leader for the ses­ County an d Victor, New York. sions which were held in and around Lithis Park. The event was a success with many new Baha'i declara­ tions, some new pioneer volunteers and a more unified feeling among those present, giving all a sample of the joy of Baha'i life as it will be in the future.

Bahci'f in the News The Informer, LaFayette, Indiana, the community's Black Community Newspaper, has recently published three articles which tell of the Baha'i Faith in detail. They were written by Mr. Leslie Hawthorne, at the request of the editor, and give a brief history of the Faith, telling about the life and principles of Baha­ 'u'llah as well as the essence of His Teachings. The concluding article relates the story of Hand of the Cause Louis Gregory and quotes liberally from the Booth at Spokane, Washington Interstate Fair held for nine pamphlet about him by Elsie Austin. days in September. Baha'is of several districts cooperated in assem. hlinn and m.anninn this exhibit.

Workshop in California A two day creative workshop to reach Spanish speak­ ing people was held recently at Asilomar Conference Grounds, Pacific Grove, California. It was sponsored by the State Goals Committee. Culture and specific needs of Mexican Americans as well as pioneering and teach­ ing were the chief topics for discussion and study. An unexpected opportunity to learn as well as teach came from the fact that a Chicano group from Oakland was meeting at Asilomar at the same time. Friendships between members resulted and Chicanos attended the Baha'i gatherings showing interest. Mexican American speakers came to the Baha'i workshops presenting their needs and Baha'is were invited to attend their dance. 24 DECEMBER 1970

BAHA'I"' "' PUBLISHING TRUST Baha'i Wall Calendar, 1971. The new calendar has views of the Baha'i House of Worship in Wilmette Illinois, with interior and e~~terior detail. The Feast Days and Holy Days are depicted in different colors First Paperbound Edition God Passes By Available. This great history of the first century of the Baha'i and detailed information on special observances is contained on the back. ~ispensation, by Shoghi Effendi, can now be purchased Overseas orders should be sent as soon as possible. ~n a paperbound edition, which has 448 pages including mdex. All orders within the United States should also be sent in soon to avoid last minute rush mailings. (No Per copy (Paper) ...... $1.75 ~tand­ A new printing of the clothbound edition of God ing orders except overseas.) Per copy ...... $ .25 ~asses B~ has. also been made, necessitating a slight increase 1n price. 10 copies ...... $2.00 25 copies ...... $4.00 Per copy (Cloth) ...... $3.50 Note: Minimum orders are $5.00. It is very costly to A New Wind Blowing. (Collection of Baha'i folk­ songs.) process orders for less than this amount, or for a single Here is the book of Baha'i songs for informal singing calendar. Community members should combine their which many Baha'is, and especially the youth, have calendar orders and order only through local librari­ desired. It contains a number of the favorite songs from ans. Isolated individuals who order the calendar should the old mimeographed packet, plus many- others, all try to make up an order of at least $5.00 of various selected by the Baha'i Committee on Music. It has been items. This is much appreciated. Pocket Calendar, 1971. Feast and Holy Days are pro~essionally typeset, attractively designed, and made available in a convenient size for easy use. Many songs indicated on this convenient billfold or purse calendar, are arranged for four parts and guitar chords are with detailed information on special observances on the given. There is a yellow gold cover and drawings are back. (No standing orders except overseas.) by Anna Stevenson. 8112 x 5%, 56 pages. 20 copies ...... $1.00 Per copy ...... $ .50 100 copies ...... $4.00 20 copies ...... $8.00 Order from Baha'i Publishing Trust, 415 Linden Ave­ 100 copies ...... $35.00 nue, Wilmette, Illinois, 60091.

FINLAND

Baha'i exhibit at the fair in Tornio, North Finland in July attracted much attention. Later it was sent to ten cities for from three to five days. Public meetings were sched­ uled to take place at the time.

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