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NEWSLETTER

"Adelante Con MAPA"

Vol. 1 OCTOBER, 1968 ADP l2 No. 2

VIVA CRANSTON!

"500,000 MAPA VOTES FOR ALAN CRANSTON" THANK YOU

MAPA goes full-steam ahead for Cranston Senate nominee Alan Cranston sent the follow-

campaign. MAPA CON CRANSTON, "VIVA ing telegram to Abe Tapia, President of the

CRANSTON", LA RAZA CON CRANSTON" Mexican-American Political Association, thanking

CRANSTON ES NUESTRO GALLO." These are his organization for its overwhelming endorsement some of the slogans that are be- of his candidacy for the United

ing heard and seen in over 65 States Senate at its state conven-

Cranston for Senator — MAPA tion in Fresno, Sunday.

community headquarters that are "I am deeply grateful for the

now in the process of opening and confidence which MAPA has

starting "barrio" operations. shown in me by way of its en-

Every MAPA officer and dorsement. The overwhelming member will be involved in get- margin of 130 to 9 delegate votes

ting out one half million of our which I received over Rafferty votes for Alan Cranston. In keep- was particularly satisfying, since

ing with his promises to the both of us made full and fair MAPA Convention, Alan has ini- presentation of our views and

tiated his community organiza- policies to the convention.

tion efforts by the opening of our "But I want to make clear to

barrio headquarters. It is up to you and your membership that

us now to mobilize our members my sense of satisfaction does not

and neighbors to staff these head- cloud my clear view that this is

quarters. Phone committees, not an endorsement of the status

meetings and parties, door-to-door house canvass- quo. It is an endorsement of policies of peace and

ing, "Tardeadas" parades, dances and rallies must security—at home and abroad, and of my pledge

be organized. to work for such policies. The Vietnam War must

Finally every precinct where we have large be ended. Security must be established in Ameri-

numbers of voters must be worked. Each house can streets through law and justice. Members of

must be visited. Each voter must be seen before American minorities must at long last be given an

election day. Then on election day, we must have at equal opportunity for good education, good jobs,

least five persons per precinct to car ry every "chi - good homes and good health.

cano and other Epanish-speaking voter to the polls. "These things are what my campaign is about.

Adelante con MAPA Y CRANSTON. Let us work side by side to achieve them.

ABE TAPIA, State President, MAPA you for your help."

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sal TV for "Ironside," "It Takes a Thief" and F.ditor: Albert R. Usquiano "Dragnet-1969." Staff: San Diego Chapter Proposals also contained reference to the image of Latins in pix and tv, demanding respect MEXICAN-AMERICANS PREP for them as depicted on screen, and "immediate cessation of portraying Mexico and its people in BOYCOTT DESPITE AMPTP the derogatory and abusive accounts, jokes, com- ments made by design or implication on the By Dave Kaufman motion-picture as well as tv screen." Those who (Reprinted from "Variety"—Sept. 27, 1968) do so were called "peddlers of bigotry and false propaganda." Despite promises from Assn. of Motion Picture MAPA also demanded equal opportunity and TV Producers to work with the Mexican - across the board, bigger and better roles, and full American Political Assn. to remedy and alleviate and equitable employment in production. its grievances, MAPA is going ahead with a boy- cott of U.S. pix in Mexico and Latin America. Charging pix and tv industry has "perpetrated an injustice" by excluding Mexican - Americans and Action was disclosed by Ray Martel, chair- other Latins from full participation in all phases man of the pix-tv committee of MAPA, following of the industry, MAPA demanded this be corrected a meeting with the producer group Wednesday. with a two-fold program "Our eventual goal," Martell declared, "is to form an alliance with Mexican and South American 1. Recruiting and training of Mexican-Ameri- governments to organize a boycott of U.S. pix un- can and other Spanish-surname Latins by the major less they show an intention of responding to our studios in their talent training program. demands for equal opportunity. 2. Recruiting, training and hiring Mexican - MAPA met with producers headed by Charles Americans and other Spanish-surname Latins in all R. Boren, exec. c.p. of the association, chairman phases of production. Lew R. Wasserman, and reps of all major studios, MAPA reps at the meeting included Carlos V. gathered for board meeting that followed the sesh Salas, of the Mexican Consul's office: Abe Tapia, with MAPA. state prexy of MAPA; Bert Corona, past prez and Producer spokesman said, "We made a com- chariman of the national org committee; Larry mitment on the basis of industry policy and said Ramirez, International rep of United Auto Work- we will work with th'-'i in an effort to eliminate ers; Councilman 011ie Olivas, national chairman of the problem and to -inate inequities where we GI Forum Education Committee; Robert Aragon, find them. This is the some commitment we made political (research and educational) chairman for to the Natl. Association for Advancement of Col- MAPA; Fernando Escandon, program director for ored People five years ago. We told them we want KALI, Spanish ozoner; actor Bert Santos, and to portray all Americans as they are." Martell. -MAPA - Part of the MAPA beef is that Mexicans and other Latins too frequently are portrayed as "stupid, shiftless, dirty, immoral, and lackey - DUNLAP FAVORS BOYCOTT bandido types." Martell said that as far as he was concerned Napa State Assemblyman John F. Dunlap (D), "we didn't get any concrete commitments. I hope of the 5th District, took a stand to support the they don't think we are docile Mexicans who will nation-wide boycott of table grapes, at the first go along with whatever they say." endorsing convention sponsored by MAPA and "Negroes," he claimed, "made out better" in FAPA held Sunday, September 22, 1968, in the the casting of 20th-Fox's "Che," although the Napa Fairgrounds. Dunlap's favorable support film is about a Latin. "If we can't get Latin roles, came after being asked by Larry !thong, labor where do we go from here?" leader from Delano if the legislator feels the way Governor Reagan feels that the boycott is immoral Companies Named and illegal. Martell said that if 20th doesn't respond, the group has a chapter in Puerto Rico, where the film The Asemblyman said thot the boycott is is to be lensed, that will "harass" production. "Certainly not illegal, and not immoral, because MAPA also named production companies they everyone has the right to seek a living wage. The accused of carrying on discriminatory practices boycott is an organized effort to seek a living wage. against Spanish-surname Latins. Companies are In fact, the Assemblyman added, someone brought 20th-Fox, Warner Bros. 7 Arts, Columbia, Ameri- me some grapes the other day and I turned them can International Pictures, and MGM in theatrical down." A loud cry of applause followed the legis- films. lator's statement. TV companies named were CBS-TV for its Dunlap was one of the office seekers in No- "Gunsmoke" and "Wild, Wild West" series, Four vember who is seeking endorsement by the 400 Star International for "The Big Valley," Madison Filipino-Americans and Mexican-Americans attend- Productions' "Death Volley Days," NBC-TV for ing the convention. Among the issues raised by "Bonanza" and "High Craparral," Paramount TV the delegates were imigration easing of restrictions "Mission: Impossible" and "Mannix," Screen Gems against professionals, such as dentists, doctors and "The Flying Nun," Thomas - Spelling "The Guns of attorneys; meaningful work programs; and farm Will Sonnett," 20th-Fox TV "Lancer," and Univer- labor education, housing and welfare. October STATE NEWSLETTER Page 3 GENERAL DISCUSSION

1200 persons were registered to vote in the minority communities of Logan Heights - National City aeras of San Diego by the combined efforts of MAPA and CORE. CORE with paid staff launched a successful last minute ten day drive. MAPA members have been active on voter regis- tration throughout the year . . . The grape boycott in Son Diego has been underway for the last two months. It has been headed by Carlos Legrete and Fred Martinez and has proven effective. John Lopez, chairman of the Farm Labor Committee for MAPA, San Diego Chapter had said that many people are very receptive and co-operative with the "I fully support MAPA and the Grape boycott, especially in the Anglo communities . . Boycott." Escondido MAPA Chapter had their September "WIN" SHOEMAKER meeting; at the last meeting, which was held in gress which will implement these plans. Until we June, a motion was passed that they have a "sum- elect such a Congress, America will be less than it mer vacation" from activities . . The Oakland claims to stand for. All of us benefit as minority Chapter will host the 1969 Annual MAPA Conven- people become productive members of society." ... tion . . . Bert Corona, past president of MAPA Saturday, October 19th, the San Francisco MAPA has stated that the Anti - Poverty programs only Chapter is sponsoring a Black-White Dinner-Dance proves the injustice that the minority groups have to raise funds for scholarships. MAPA Chapter had to'endure and are still enduring . . . An en- officers of San Francisco will also be installed that dorsing Convention for the 72nd and 73rd Assem- evening. Keynote speaker will be Mr. Bert N. bly District and the 33rd Congressional District will Corona. Mr. Abe Tapia, President of MAPA will be held at the El Sombrero (Ballroom), So. 7th St. in Colton on October 20th. Registration begins at make the presentation and install the new officers. It will be held at the Shereton - Palace Hotel, San 10:00 A.M. Food is being provided by the Colton Francisco. Dinner begins at 7:30 and the Dance Chapter . . . Endorsing convention for the 38th at 9:00 P.M. 'til 2:00 A.M. Mrs. Margaret Cruz, Congressional District and 75th Assembly District President of the San Francisco Chapter has invited will be held at the "Hollies Fiesta Motel" "' 801 Vice - President Hubert H. Humphrey to participate; Imperial Ave. in Calexico, October 12th, Regis- he will be in San Francisco on October 19th . . tration begins at 10:00 A.M. . . . MAPA's special Executive Board Meeting. September 29th, 1968 Assemblyman Bagley who spoke in behalf of Rich- ard Nixon was having a lot of fun with Mapistas in Santa Barbara was called to order by State Presi- and the Grape Boycott. He was having so much dent Abe Tapia. He talked about the "Cranston" fun at the Fresno Convention that he even joined campaign and our involvement in it. A MAPISTA, appointed by Abe, will sit on the Cranston Execu- MAPA .. . -MAPA - tive Committee of eleven. Donald O'Brian, Hum - phrey's campaign aide, spoke to the delegates in RESOLUTION behalf of the Vice - President and said he was sorry that the lines of communications were not connect- Whereas the Miller-Unruh Reading Program ed with Humphrey and MAPA. He said that he is calculated to provide reading instruction to those was going to do everything in his power to connect pupils especially in need, as measured by State these lines. He was also wearing a "Boycott mandated test, and Grapes" button. A sincere person, he wants to Whereas the South Bay Union Elementar" help all he can in correcting injustice . . . Assem- School District did allow students of Mexican - blyman Winfield (Win) Shoemaker who also spoke American background to be excused from the test on the transistion of the Mexican - American, criti- and were in fact not tested, and zized Governor Reagan's stand on the issues of the Whereas the State could not therefore know Mexican - American. He is running for re-election, the needs of these pupils and could not assign and is endorsed by Ted Kennedy ... There will not reading specialists to remedy the situation be a reverse decision on MAPA's NO-ENDORSE- Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Mexi- MENT for the office of President for the United can-American Political Association of the State of States . . . New chapters taking oath were Santa California, South Bay Chapter request a formal Barbara and San Luis Obispo . . . The officers of investigation of the South Bay Union Elementary MAPA send thanks to the Santa Barbaro Chapter School District by the State Department of Educa- for hosting a well planned State Executive Board tion, State of California, and meeting . . . Congressman Stanley K. Sheinbaun, Be it resolved that the Mexican - American who is running for re-election stated that, "The Political Association conduct its own investigation Bill of Rights with its guarantees for the individual, to the end that the truth might be ascertained and is the source of America's strength as a democratic justice obtained for the Mexican - American people nation. Civil Rights are individual and personal involved, and rights. Indifference and callousness have denied Be it resolved that MAPA do everything within these rights to Negroes, Mexican -Americans and its power to protect the rights of the teacher or Indians. We know what can be done about jobs, teachers who in their concern for justice bra .gilt

job training, city reconstruction. We need a Con- this matter to the attention of our organization . Page 4 STATE NEWSLETTER October

CESAR CHAVEZ ENDORSES FROM THE OFFICE OF THE STAN SH El N BAUM VICE-PRESIDENT Louis Flores comments that the shooting of MAPA member Joe A. Alvarado, by the Fairfield City Police, is one more example of over - reaction and over-kill by the police of this country. This shooting follows the pattern already established throughout the State of California in the manner which police officers use in their relations with the Mexican -Americans. The past few years have seen on increase in [justifiable?) homicide, with respect to the Mexican-American, all happening in much the same way. Mr. Alvarado was shot for threatening FIVE police officers with a meat cleaver. How come five officers cannot subdue one man? How come an CESAR CHAVEZ officer who is supposedly instructed and trained in the use of fire arms has to shoot to kill? Especially "Stanley Sheinbaum, the Executive Board of in the middle of the afternoon, in bright daylight. the United Farm Workers' Organizing Committee, In Riverside, a Mexican-American was shot in the AFL-CIO, is pleased to endorse you as a candidate back while running away. In Hayward, a Mexican - for Congress. Your public and private support for American was shot for threatening FOUR police- the cause of farm workers during the Delano strike men with a pocket knife. Four policemen? In Oak- is well known to all of us. We believe that the land, a Mexican-American was shot in the back rights and the cause of farm workers in your dis- while running away. All the previous killings were trict would best be served by your election. We ruled justifiable after [alleged?l investigations. are urging our membership in your district to Our preliminary investigations of the killing of support you. Viva La Causa . . . Cesar Chavez, Mr. Alvaredo indicate that [justifiable homicide?) director UFWOC, AFL - CIO." -MAPA- would be a gross miscarriage of justice. The only action that the City of Fairfield can take is the immediate suspension of Sergeant David Huff and Re: Misuse of Funds and Election his arrignment on the proper criminal charges for the blatant slaying of Joe Alvarado. Due to lack of time in which to write a thor- ough, concise letter dealing with the immediately There can no longer be any hiding of facts local issue, I ask you to refer to the two enclosed and the white -washing of police officers who are so clippings from today's local paper. They should derelict in their duties that it leads to the taking give you a very small, but coherent glimpse of of a human life. The City of Fairfield now has the what has been happening here of late concerning opportunity to show that equal justice for all is a the election of a new member in the Desert Sands reality. The grief of Joe Alvarados widow and his Unified School District and the misuse of Federal surviving children demands this justice. The in- funds at The College of The Desert. tegrity of this county depends on this justice. Will As you know, the meeting of the District this justice be given freely, or must we literally Board took place last night. In the course of the force it from the establishment? meeting various issues arc that pertain to the -MAPA- Mexican-American community as a whole. The issue in par t icular, which brought a highly inspir- ing crowd of Mexican -Americans to "bear arms" SUPPORT YOUR NEWSLETTER I'm sure left all of the hor able board - members MEMBERS: and other members of the audience quite impressed —or highly perturbed. The point is we were there We are asking all members of MAPA to give together giving voice to a need of the minority financial support to the State Newsletter. Give groups, mainly the Mexic - Americans. That is: what you can or have your chapter donate to The need for a person from a minority group on the State Newsletter. the Board of the Desert Sands Unified School NON - MEMBERS: District. Yours Very Truly, If you are interested in the activities of MAPA and a supporter of MAPA, we ask all RAUL LOYA, elected representatives, professional, non pro- President, Indio Chapter fessional, clergy and the working people to contribute to this needed project. Your dollars are needed now. All Contributors will receive DON'T BUY a year's subscription to the Newsletter. Make check payable to: "MAPA STATE NEWSLETTER" SCAB GRAPES P. O. BOX 2948 Son Diego, Calif., 92112 October STATE NEWSLETTER Page5

150 PROTEST ALVARADO DEATH The shooting has been the subject of con- troversy since it occurred at about 2:00 p.m. Sun- IN FAIRFIELD CITY HALL MARCH day on Alvarado's front yard at 924 Johnson St.

(Reprint from Vallejo Times - Herald, Sept. 13, 1968) Chief Coppock said Officer Huff shot the man because he was aiming to throw a meat cleaver FAIRFIELD — About 150 persons, most of at four fellow policemen. And Acting Dist. Atty. them Mexican - Americans, demonstrated in front of police headquarters and city hall from 11:30 a.m. Neal McCasslin, after reviewing police reports of to 1 p.m., Thursday, in a vigil protesting the fatal the incident, said the officer acted reasonably shooting of Jose Alvarado, 34, by a police sergeant under the circumstances. -MAPA- Sunday. The marchers paced double-file an approxi- mate half-block area in balmy summer weather. Some carried large, hand-made placards; some car- FBI WILL LOOK INTO SHOOTING ried unlit candles; some chanted and some shouted. (Reprinted from The News Chronicle, Vallejo, California, Some placards read: "Justice and equal rights; September 12, 1968) don't shoot, we surrender," and "control your local FAIRFIELD—The U.S. attorney in Sacramento police." Port of the group, mostly its teen-age today ordered the FBI to make a full investigation members, called for Sgt. David Huff, the officer of the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting who shot Alvarado. of Jose Alvarado, 34, by a police sergeant here Permit Issued last Sunday. John P. Hyland, U.S. attorney for the Califor- A permit allowing the march was issued nia eastern district. said he instructed John Wil- Wednesday by Police Chief Vern Coppock, whose liams, senior FBI agent in Sacramento, to assign officers were not visible anywhere in the demon- a man to the case and to "supply the U.S. attor- stration area. ney's office with a full report." Perhaps the only hitch in the otherwise un- He said the investigation was in response to harried event came when five members of the complaints "that there is more to the situation than group, including a Catholic priest, attempted to indicated in reports by Fairfield Police." meet Chief Coppock in his offices. A leader of the five-man delegation, Nathan- MAPA REQUEST— "The Mexican American Poli- iel Costales, said he received Coppock's permission tical Association has indicated it isn't satisfied with for the five to talk with the chief in his offices. the police investigation," he added. However, Hyland declined to comment on the Only One possible outcome of the case or on exactly when the But when they entered the police station at investigation will begin. about 12:30 p.m., they were told Coppock would Alvarado, survived by his expectant widow and only talk with a spokesman of the group and not five children, was fatally shot on the front lawn of to all five. his home at 924 Johnson St. by Sgt. David Huff at In the station at the time was the mother of about 2 p.m. Sunday. Alvarado's expectant widow. Coppock's decision to FOLLOWING ORDERS — see only one man prompted an outburst from Police Chief Vern Coppock said Huff was Richard Solorzano. carry out orders to protect himself and four fellow He told police Alvarado's widow, a mother of officers when he shot Alvarado. He said Alvarado five, is being hospitalized for a possible miscarriage was aiming to throw a meat cleaver at police when and "if the woman lossed her baby, that's another shot, but three witnesses, including the slain man's charge we're going to bring against you." widow, dispute this. Chief's Answer Chief Dep. Dist. Atty. Neal McCasslin agreed

Coppock later said he did not promise Cos - with the police report. tales a meeting with a five-man group. "I was A protest parade staged by the MAPA began willing to confer with the spokesman and that's at 1 1 :30 a.m. from in front of city hall - police head- the only person I wanted to speak to," Coppock quarters with more than 100 persons in the line of said. march. He also said a group spokesman refused to Louis Flores of Napa, vice - president of the visit him alone in the office. MAPA for Solano County, said the march was being "One man came in before noon to set up an held to protest the shooting of Alvarado and the appointment. I said I'd see him at 12:30. I waited lack of criminal prosecution against the police until about 20 minutes to one, then I went to officer. lunch," the chief said. Mass Offered Costales said he planned to demand that A Requiem Moss for Alvarado was offered Coppock "suspend the police officer (Huff) until today in the Holy Spirit Church. The Rev. L. G. such time that a complete and thorough investiga- Lecher was the celebrant. tion is conducted." A funeral service was conducted in the FBI Probe Hansen-Bryan Funeral Home.

Apparently he will get the investigation he Interment was in the Suisun - Fairfield Ceme- wants. The U.S. attorney in Sacramento earlier tery. Pallbearers were Vincent Solorzano, Ramiro Thursday ordered the FBI to make an inquiry into Alvarado, Severo A. Oliverez, Jose Sanchez, Reyes the circumstances surrounding the shooting of Florez and Dimingo Jurado. Alvarado. The Rosary was recited Tuesday night. Page 6 STATE NEWSLETTER October

REPORT ON MAPA CONVENTION M/s/c that those people who were interested in obtaining a refund on the dinner ticket be re- The 1st National Endorsing Convention was sponsible for selling dinner ticket. called to order by Chairman Lic. Armando Rod- M/s/c to recess for lunch and reconvene at riguez of Fresno at 9:55 A. M., Saturday, Septem- 1:30 P. M. ber 7, 1968, at the Hacienda Complex in Fresno, Convention reconvened at 1:45 P. M. California. Invocation by Father Enrique Lopez, C.S.S.R. Pledge of Allegiance by Lic. Rudy Savala. Welcome address by Mr. Josepr A. Reich, Chairman, Fresno County Board of Supervisors. Award presented to Abe Tapia, State President, by Supervisor Reich. Theme speech by Abe Tapia. "We are here to endorse a Presidential candidate and a U.S. Senate candidate. The Mexican-American will be the swing vote in the coming election in California. But the Mexican-American has in the past received nothing but lip service from the major parties. I feel that neither presidential candidate is fit for the presidency of the United States. I feel that we should not endorse in the presidential race but in- stead go out and organize MAPA to build it big and strong so that we don't have to cater to the Democratic or Republican party." PHILLIP L. SOTO Introduction of Dr. Max Rafferty by Manuel Candidate, Assemblyman, 50th Dist. Banda, Jr., Central Administrator and Chairman of the Education Committee. Introduction of Phil Soto, "Chicano" candi- Address by Dr. Raferty in support of his can- date in the 50th AD—brief remarks by candidate didacy for U.S. Senate from California. He stated Soto. he broke the racial barriers in the Department of Introduction of Alex Garcia, "Chicano" candi- Education. There are eleven (1 1) Mexican-Ameri- date in the 40th AD—brief remarks by candidate cans in high policy making positions starting with Garcia. Eugene Gonzales who is number two (2) in the Introduction of Hank Quevedo, "Chicano" Department of Education. candidate in the 48th AD—brief remarks by can-

Telegrams read from Vice - President Hubert H. didate Quevedo. Humphrey; Senator Eugene McCarthy; Congress- Introduction of Asemblyman Bill Campbell, man John Tunney; and the Western Region of the 50th AD—brief remarks by Assemblyman Camp- NAACP. bell. Report of Rules Committee by Maurice Mar- Introduction of 011y Olivas, City Councilman tinez of Hacienda Heights. (Attachment No. 1) of Carpentria, who has just joined MAPA. M/s/c that the convention rules be adopted Introduction of Fred Lovato, Chairman, as read. MAPA, in the State of New Mexico. M/s/c that the delegate registration fee be set at $3.00. Introduction of Keynote Speaker—Mr. Bert M/s/c that Chapter members having problems Corona, Past President, MAPA. in not meeting the August 31, 1968, deadline meet Keynote Address by Bert Corono. with the Credentials Committee. Introduction of Assemblyman William T. In;r_dJction of State Officers and Adminis- Bagley speaking on behalf of the Nixon/Agnew trators. ticket by Jack Ortega of Fresno.

Introduction of Rudy Castro, Governor Rea - Introduction of Congressman Phillip Burton gan's staff. speaking on behalf of the Humphrey/Muskie Introduction of Ray Garcia, representing Lt. ticket by Bert Corona. Governor Finch. M/s/c-1 minute recess. Introduction of Pancho Medrano, U.A.W. Citi- Introduction of Mr. Alan Cranston, candidate zenship Department, Washington, D.C., and MAPA for U.S Senate from California by Hector Abeytia. in Texas. He cited 6 specific educational priorities he would Introduction of Maurice Martinez, represnting fight for as a U.S. Senator. 1. Pre - school education the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL - for all American children; 2. A guaranteed college CIO. education for all qualified Americans; 3. Regularly Introduction of Mr. Dave Harris, congressional assisted year-round education for the educationally candidate in the Fresno area. disadvantaged; 4. Increased subsidies for compen- Introduction of James Paul, Community Serv- satory education in the barrios and ghettos; 5. ice in San Francisco. Pilot program whereby schools are established in Introduction of Hope Lopez, Fresno Farm the barrios and ghettos to use advanced tech-

Labor. nologies in combination with sub - professional Announcements: Civil Service Workshop in teacher aides who live in the communities them- Room 35, Hospitality Room in Room 4. . Continued on Page 7 October • STATE NEWSLETTER Page 7

REPORT ON MAPA . . . Pete Oliverez of Monterey County. Seconding

. . Continued from Page 6 speech by Ruben Gonzales of La Verne. selves. 6. Higher salaries to attract quality Speech recommending No Endorsement in the teachers. U.S. Senate race by Dan Lujan of Pico Rivera. Introduction of Mr. Philip Watson, L.A. Co. Seconding speech by C. Fuentes of Los Angeles. Assessor, speaking on behalf of a YES vote on M/s/c that nominations for U.S. Senate be Proposition No. 9, by Ignacio L. Lopez of Pomona. closed. M/s/c to recess at 5:30 P. M. till Sunday, Report of Credentials Committee: Mrs. Jayne Sept. 8, 1968 at 9:45 A. M. There will be a Ruiz of Pittsburg, Chairman.

Menudo caucus at 8:30 A. M. in the dining room BULLETIN: Grape Boycott legal . . . hosted by Henry L. (Hank) Lacayo, President, NAR Don't Buy Scab Grapes! Local 887, U.A.W.; and Secretary, Democratic M/s/c that Bakersfield and Imperial with 5 Party of California. delegates each be accepted and permitted to vote Convention reconvened by Lic. Armando Rod- as delegates. riguez, Chairman at 9:55 A.M., Sunday, Septem- M/s/c that 2 delegates from San Pedro be bre 8, 1968, at the Hacienda Complex in Fresno, allowed to register and vote. (Suspend the rules.) California. Report of Platform Committee: Louis Flores of M/s/c to adopt the agenda as read with time Napa, Chairman. (Attachment No. 2.) set aside for a special resolution by the Women. M/s/c adoption of platform as read. M/s/c to suspend the rules to allow the Report of Special Resolution: Marina Vidaurri "Manito" delegation to cast their ballot as they of Colton. had to leave. M/s/c that this assembly go on record in New Mexico casts 4 votes for No Endorsement. favor of this resolution. (Attachment No. 3.) They wish to have the next endorsing convention in New Mexico. Announcement: Cesar Chavez is in the hos- Nominating speech for Mr. Richard M. Nixon pital with a kidney disease—it is not serious at this by Aran Ardaiz of Aptos. Seconding speech by point. Please address letters and cards to Delano. Arthuro Tirado of Fresno. They will see that he receives them. Introduction of Jim Drake with the Farm Nominating speech for Vice - President Hubert H. Humphrey by Primo Ruiz of Pittsburg. Lic. Workers. He requests that MAPA take a positive Louis Garcia of San Francisco yields to Mike Figue- challenge agaisnt all concerned saying that the roa of Blythe for a seconding speech. boycott is illegal. Speech by Lionel Garcia of Los Angeles rec- Balloting: All delegates will obtain ballots ommending the convention go on record with No from the Sergeant-at-Arms, write in their choice; Endorsement. Seconding speech by Doris Higgins then turn ballots over to Chapter or delegation of Los Angeles. Chairmen who will tally and report results during Nominating soeech for Bert N. Corona by roll call. Marina Vidaurri of Colton. Seconding speech by Roll Call: Conducted by George Herrera of

Ed Valenzuela of Oakland. Hermosa Beach, State Secretary. (Chapter results — Nominating speech for Abe Tapia as Mr. Attachment No. 4.)

Corona's running mate by Marina Vidaurri. Sec - Results: 197 eligible. 175 votes cast. 99 onding speech by Jack Ortega of Fresno and votes is 60 percent required for endorsement. Sacramento. Presidential Race: No Endorsement carried Nominating speech for Lic. Manuel Ruiz, Jr., with 78.7 %.

by Ignacio L. Lopez of Pomona. Seconding speech Vice - President Humphrey 32 by Arturo Tirado of Fresno. Mr. Nixon 3 Bert Corona withdrew in favor of No Endorse- No Endorsement 130 ment at this convention. U. S. Senate Race: Mr. Alan Cranston en- Manuel Ruiz, Jr., withdrew in favor of MAPA dorsed with 74.3%. endorsing someone at this convention. Mr. Cranston 130 M/s/c that nominations for President be Dr. Rafferty 9 No Endorsement 36 closed. Vice - Presidential Race: No Endorsement car- Nominating speech for Governor Agnew by ried with 78.7 %. Manuel Ruiz, Jr., of Los Angeles. Seconding speech Senator Muskie 32 by Arturo Tirado of Fresno. Nominating speech Governor Agnew 3 for Senator Muskie by Lic. Louis Garcia of San No Endorsement 130 Francisco. Seconding speech by Fidel Gonzales. M/s/c that the nine (9) statewide proposi- Speech recommending No Endorsement in the tions on the November 5th ballot be turned over Vice-President's race by Hector Abeytia of San to the State Executive Board for action. Jose. Seconded by a delegate from the floor. Resolution Repo rt : Albert R. Usquiano, San M/s/c that nominations for Vice - President be Diego, Pat Vasquez, Los Angeles. closed. Nominating speech for Mr. Alan Cranston for With no further business to conduct the en- dorsing Convention stands adjourned at 3:45 P. M. U.S. Senate from California by Manuel Banda, Jr., of Merced. Ed Valenzuela of Oakland yielded to Respectfully submitted: Richard Lopez of Stockton for a seconding speech. ABE TAPIA, President Nominating speech for Dr. Max Rafferty by GEORGE R. HERRERA, Secretary Page 8 STATE NEWSLETTER October

FAPA AND MAPA IN JOINT Central Region Endorsement SESSION AT FAIRGROUNDS Conventon in Madera Oct. 19 The following candidates were endorsed by the Jack Ortega states the Central Region En- joint convention of the Filipino-American Political dorsement Convention will be held in Madera, California. Association and Mexican-American Political Asso- ciation held at the Napa Fairgrounds on Sunday, Place: Madera Community Service Organiza- tion (CSO), 634 East Sixth Street. September 22, 1968. Time: 10:00 A. M. Napa - Solano Counties Date: Saturday, October 19, 1968. Robert R. Reggett Congress 4th District There will be elections held for the Central John F. Dunlap Assembly 5th District Region Officers, also. Robert Scofield Solana 1st Dist. Supv. Chapter Chairman of Madera, and guest host Dan Mazzoni Solana 2nd Dist. Supv. is Maclovio Lopez, 15730 Highway 99. _ _MAP A __ Napa - Sonoma Counties Don Clausen Congress 1st District San Diego County Randolph Collier State Senate F. Belotti Assembly 2nd Assembly District MAPA Endorsement Robert Roth Sonoma 5th District Supv. 1. DONALD LINDGREN, 36th Congressional Among the issues to which the candidates District. addressed themselves are immigration, education, 2. LIONEL VAN DEERLIN, 37th Congressional training, organization and farm workers' problems. District.

Over 400 Filipino - American and Mexican - 3. JIM BEAR, 79th Assembly District. American leaders in the counties were present at 4. WADIE DEDDEH, 77th Assembly District. the convention, the first-of-its-kind educational voter effort of the two organizations. Among the speakers were: Emile Heredia, CITY CHEVROLET State President FAPA, Abe Tapia, State President MAPA, Larry thong UFWOC AFL-CIO, Louis INVITES YOU Flores, Antonio Medina, Salona Chapter President, MAPA, Miguel Lujan, Napa Chapter President, TO SEE MAPA. -MAPA - 1969 CHEVROLET

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