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INLAND EMPIRE my A Publication of the Wednesday Hispanic Communication Decembers, 1987 and Deveiopment Corp. HISPANIC NEWS Voiume 1, Numbers mVolunteers for Youth Honored The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency teens and unemployed youth. Prevention Commission will host its third The Commission is composed of 15 annual Recognition Luncheon and members selected from each of the super­ Awards Wednesday, December 9, to visorial districts in the county. Appoint­ honor volunteers from throughout San ments to the Commission are for a term of Bernardino County who have provided four years and are made by the Presiding exceptional service to youth. Judge of the Superior Court with the 1^- Established through the provisions of concurrence of the Presiding Judge of the the California Welfare and Institutions Juvenile Court. The Commission and the Code, the Commission's purpose is to Court work together to select new mem­ provide citizen leadership for the support bers who have demonstrated their knowl­ and evaluation of existing programs and edge and experience in youth-related ac­ for the development of new and improved tivities, who have shown their ability and programs which reduce delinquency and commitment to be community leaders and divert young people from the juvenile the willingness to unselfishly give their justice system. time and energy to young people in our Among the honorees are Lupe and county. Victor Gamboa of Colton who will be The luncheon will take place at 11:45 recognized for the many years of their a.m. at the San Bernardino Community care of foster children in San Bernardino Hospital Auditoriiim located at 1500 West County. Other honoreers include. Mayor Seventeenth Street in San Bernardino. Evlyn Wilcox as founder of San Bemar- Pno Community Against Drugs, Inc. and the National Council of Negro Women, Inland Empire Section for sponsoring the Mary McLeod Bcthune Youth Career Center for school dropouts, pregnant Help is a Phone Call Away at The Resource Center Boykins, unit director. the resources available throughout the PERSONAL PROFILE The magic number is (714) 825-3883. Boykins explained that self-help San Bernardino County and provides alist Do not forget that number if you or some­ groups include Alcholics Anonymous of programs that are located nearest to the one you know needs some assistance with and Cocaine Anonymous. 'They have caller. It is not necessary to identify the their drug or alcohol problem. If you dial individual sessions as well as group ses­ caller's name or address at any time. that number you wiU contact The Re­ sions," he noted. Since the computer is capable of search­ source Center which provides state-of- Because the center is county funded, it ing the entire county in two to three min­ the-art computer assisted substance abuse is free of charge to the caller. All calls are utes, the caller can receive a comprehen­ information, referrals for any drug or received completely anonymously, un­ sive list of treatment programs in a very alcohol service and bilingual speakers, less the caller wishes to volunteer their short time. films and other resources - Monday name and address to obtain information "When we start asking more specific through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. through the mail. questions such as their address, some­ Open since April 1987, The Resource When a person calls, the referral is times callers get suspicious, but we're not Center is a county funded, bilingual completed through a computer that will going to call the cops, we just want to find computer based service available to pro­ search the entire county for a program that a convenient location for them," said vide information and referral for drug and will fit the needs of the caller. When a call Boykins. LENO DIAZ alcohol treatment services as well as self- is received, a trained resource specialist The Resource Center does not provide help groups anywhere in San Bernardino wUI ask specific questions regarding the walk-in counseling, only referrals, but ..A Lifetime spent for the County. nature of fte drug or alcohol problem. As does accept collect telephone calls. education of children.' "Presently we have about 200 agen­ the caller responds, their answers are cies, 97 treatment centers and 110 self- entered into the computer. The computer help groups in our data base," said Kerry then matches the needs of the caller with Editorial West Side Business Entertainment

Reagan's Racism Voices in The Crowd: Your Metropolitan Technical Insti­ Estrellas Del Mundo Christmas Wish? tute and Business College Deathwish 4

1 2 3 6 10 2 Editorial Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, December 9,1987 Reagan's Racism United States society has benefitted short-sighted announcement was imme­ from successive waves of immigrants. diate and predictable, if not understand­ These new immigrants have added greatly able — riots and hostage-taking. to our cultural and social heritage. How­ Now, thankfully the crisis has been ever, the recent riots in Atlanta, Georgia solved with the release of the hostages, and Oakdale, Louisiana have underscored put there are still important lessons in the basic unfairness of U.S. immigration this unfortunate incident. policy and its underlying attitude of racism. First, the U.S. government would In the late 1970's during President never treat refugees from Westem Eu­ Carter's Administration refugees from rope or the Soviet Union in this manner. Castro's Cuba were allowed passage from It is important to note the hostile and the Cuban Port of Mariel. These Marielitos unmerciful attitude of the Reagan Ad­ included decent law abiding citizens as ministration towards Latin American well as others that Castro was anxious to refugees when compared with political deport. Many of these Marielitos have refugees from Europe and the Soviet found there way successfully into the main­ Union. stream of U.S. Society. Second, the sheer insensitivity of However, 3800 Marielitos remained in announcing near certain death sentence prison awaiting some determination of deportations to imprisoned refugees is their fate. While waiting, in many cases for not worthy of a humane nation and years, they faced an uncertain future. But superpower such as the United States. many figured that even U.S. prison was Fortunately tragedy was averted by a better than being deported to Cuba with its negotiated settlement that freed the hos­ nearly certain persecution and death. Two tages in exchange for promises of no weeks ago the federal government took deportations to Cuba. The U.S. govern­ away these prisoners' last hope by an­ ment should consider basic faimess in nouncing their deportation to dealing with future refugees from Latin Cuba. The prisoners' response to tliis America.

Hispanic Link Correction Notice: The In­ RODOLFO VISITS THE TWILIGHT ZONE* land Empire Hispanic News

Rodolfo Visits The Twilight Zone will correct aU factual erroi^| Slpwly, Rodolfo was able to pay off pay. Such situations are increasingly part By William Medina in its columns or clarify mis­ the coyote as he earned his keep doing of life for men and women who must con­ what he knew best — indoctrinating tend with the reality of U.S. "immigration leading information. Please horses to the ways of man. He awakened reform." call (714) 381-6259 Rodolfo is 34 years old. He comes from early each moming, fed, saddled, rode He left and returned to Southem Cali­ a smaU village itHhe central Mexico state of and groomed his television set. They fornia, to a new series of jobs that ap­ Guanajuato. He was raised on a ranch and watched such rerun fare as "The Twi­ peared and disappeared. learned to understand the ways of horses light Zone," with its bizarre stories Today, Rodolfo's mood is melan­ very weU, better, certainly, than he fathoms tinged with mysticism. Each night choly. Sometimes he longs to retum to his the logic and behavior of his feUow man. Rodolfo went to bed sore and satisfied. village in Guanajuato, but the letter he Since he was a boy, he tended horses. Over He liked his job and could send money receives tell him that it would be a foolish the years, he developed a reputation for his home. move. There is nothing there to sustain HISPANIC NEWS ability to tame even the most unmanage­ This year, the actions of U.S. law­ him. He would be of little or no help to able of them. makers, nearly 3,000 miles to the east, those who have come to depend on him. Like so many communities in Mexico, changed Rodolfo's life dramatically. By living a bare existence, he still Wednesday, December 9, 1987 Vol. 1-No.^ his village has suffered in the '80s. When They passed an immigration bill that manages to send a few dollars home. He he was there last, a favorite pastime of the penalized employers for hiring workers yeams for his family and friends. Some­ The INLAND EMPIRE HISPANIC NEWS is a weekly was to congregate and share the young men who did nothave proper papers. The times in his loneliness, he even cries for publication (after January 1,1988), owned and operated dream of seeking better fortune elsewhere. by the Hispanic Communication and Development Cor­ ranch owner, fearful of the Immigration the company of horses whose sense he First one, then another, then more left for poration. Send letters, articles and inquires to 719 N. and Naturalization Service, told him and understands. He reviews his options as a "D" St.,San Bernardino, CA 92401 and subscription re­ the north. Those who returned brought quests to P.O. Box 1597, San Bernardino, CA 92401. some others who could not prove they man whose life is half used up, and de­ good clothes, some cash and tales about had been here since before the magic cides to stay a little longer, hoping that Publisher Graciano Gomez opportunity for whoever was willing to legalization date of Jan. 1, 1982, that soon things might change. Acting Editor- Sonia D.T. Rodriguez take the risks and to work hard. There were Reporter Sonia D.T. Rodriguez they'd have to go. He packed his belong­ He doesn't watch "The Twilight ranches and horses to be tended to in Cali­ Photographer Michael Ponce ings and moved on. He ventured a little Zone" on a television any more. He Secretary Irene Santiago fornia, some told him. farther north, taking jobs — from dish­ doesn't have to. He is in it. Rodolfo listened attentively to each Circulation washer to digger — as he could find traveler's story until the fever engulfed them. None of them offered any real The INLAND EMPIRE HISPAMC NEWS is distrib­ himi too. He bid his family "adios" and uted free of charge to designated "free zcmes" within the permanence or protection. He began to headed for the border. city limits of San Bemardino, roughly coinciding with feel like some of the characters he had the geographic boundaries of the West Side. Its total cir­ He felt exalted. He was a man of the seen on "The Twilight Zone." He played culation is 7,000 to include carrier and maU delivered world, not that different from the explorers pieces. Residents outside the free delivery zone may mind games. He fantasized that the INS who traveled to the New World in search of subscribe by calling or writing: (714) 381-6259 P.O. would be chasing him and his flesh Box 1597, San Bemardino, CA 92401. Rates are S15 treasure centuries ago. would melt and he would become invis­ William Medina manages his family's per year, $9 for six months, $5 for three months. At the U.S.-Mexico border he found — ible. He saw himself as an apparition. restaurant, the Zacatecas Cafe, in River­ Classified Advertisement or was found by — a coyote — a smuggler Then he got word of jobs on a horse side, California — who, by fate, recruited workers for a ranch in Northem California where To place classified advertisement, visitoffices from 8:00 horse ranch near the town of Temecula, A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday or mail cowboys without papers were still wel- California, north of San Diego. For a fee of classified form with check or money order to 719 N. "D" , come. He found the ranch. There was St., Salt Bemardino, CA 92401. Appointments for dis­ $500, the coyote found him a job, at $4 an t play advertising by calling (714) 381-6259. Iplenty of work for him. But after nearly iiour, on the ranch. a month, he still hadn't seen a permy in Westside

Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, December 9,1987

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WHAT IS YOUR CHRISTMAS WISH?

Budget Cuts Affect Medicare Budget cuts imposed on the federal government by the Gramm-Rudman My wish would be to give people who don't have a home, law will cause immediate effects in Medicare, guaranteed student loans and enough to eat, money or clothing- all those things for dairy price supports, according to the Christmas. I wish they could have everything I have. Office of Management and Budget. The Daily Report (AP), 11-21-87 San Bernardino Police Depart­ ment Ends Investigation The San Bernardino Police Department Nick Koluncich San Bernardino found no evidence that City Coun- cilwoman Valarie Pope-Ludlam broke local laws in receiving the deeds of rental properties from her non-profit corporation. SUN, 11-26-87 Incinerator Project is Dumped Supervisor Robert Hammock of San I would like for all people to have enough food or enough Bemardnio cast the swing vote on Mon­ money to afford it and enjoy it like everybody else. day November 30, rejecting an electric power-producing incineration plant in Ontario. SUN, 12-1-87 County Orders Pope-Ludlam to Sylvia Lerma Colton Return Rental Units The county has ordered City Coun- With problems in Mexico with the devaluation of the peso, cilwoman Valarie Pope-Ludlara, who bought six properties from her non­ people are trying to come into tMs country to support profit corporation, to return the units themselves. I would like to get those people over here and because they were renovated by the corporation with federal funds. give them jobs. Everybody comes to America for the SUN, 12-4-87 opportunities, that's what these people want. It's tragic Reagan Called 'Useful Idiot' President Reagan encountered a grow­ that in our neighboring country people are dying everyday ing storm of criticism Friday from con­ trying to come across to a better way of life. servatives over the intermediate-range nuclear missile treaty, with one critic denouncing him as a "useful idiot for Tomas Nunez San Bernardino Soviet propaganda." L.A. Times, 12-6-87 Attorney AHred Considers Running for Office Feminist attomey Gloria Allred is seri­ I would like to play Santa Claus and come down the ously considering seeking election next chimney with thousands of toys for the poor children year as Los Angeles Coimty district at­ tomey, a non-partisan post currently and give money to the poor and starving. held by Ira Reiner. SUN (AP), 12-7-87 Amnesty Period for Unlicensed Greg Temple San Bernardino Contractors to End As of January 1,1988, unlicensed con- tractois will be faced with stiff civil and criminal penalties from the state. The t state began an amnesty program last January 1st allowing unlicensed con­ tractors to apply for a license without LA TIJERA fear of penalties. SUN, 12-7-87 BARBER SALON Breast Milk is Carrier of Co­ caine LOOKING GOOD STARTS WITH YOUR HAIR Babies can ingest cocaine through a mother's breast milk according to Northwestem University Pediatrician HOURS; TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY- 9a.m. to 6p.m. Dr. Ira J. Chasnoff. His study is pub- ished in this month's issue of the Jour­ THURSDAY- - 9a.m. to 9p.m. nal of Pediatrics. SATURDAY- 9a.m. to 5p.m. SUN (AP), 12-7-87 Nuestra Cultura Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, December 9,1987 El Dia De La Virgen De Guadalupe

la Virgen , madre de Dios y deseo que Por Jesse Sepulveda vayas a ver al Obispo y le digas que es mi deseo que en este mismo lugar se me constmya un templo." Corria el afio de 1531, un anS comun y corriente, como tambidn era el pequefio Juan Diego, escuchd el mensajc de la pueblito de "Culpetlac", habitado por Virgen y fiie con el Obispo, pero este no gente humilde e engenua dedicada a las did credito a sus palabras, y Juan Diego labores del campo como unico sustento regresd triste y dijo a la Virgen que no le para chico y grandes. habfan creido, por lo cual la Virgen le suplicd que insistiera hasta ser escuchado. Nuestra historia comienza en este pequefio pueblito donde vivfa Juan Di­ A la segunda vez que Juan Diego visitd ego, Indio de candidez extraordinaria en al Obispo fue escuchado con mas atencidn quien la bofidad y caridad habian y el Obispo le pidio pruebas de lo que encontrado su mejor representante debido decfa haber visto. a su fe religiosa. El 11 de Diciembre Juan Diego visito El 9 de Diciembre de 1531, como de a su Tio Juan Bernardino, encontrandolo cosmmbre Juan Diego recom'a el angosto muy enfermo y postrado en cama. De- camino por el cerro del Teyapec, camino cidio entonces ir a ver a un cuarandero a la Iglesia, cuando de pronto le parecid para que cure a su tio, pero al tomar la escuchar una voz dulce y tie ma que sua- pequefia vereda, recucrda que esta pasa vemente le deci'a:"Juan, Juanito; Juan por el mismo lugar donde el dia anterior Diegito, el mas pequeno y querido de mis habia tenido la visidn, y decide dar un hijos, ven acd!" rodeo para no encontrarse con la Virgen Asustado, Juan Diego escudrifid entre otra vez. de hermosas rosas que expedian una los arbustos alrededor sin encontrar nada "Juan Diego, tu tio ha sido curado, ve esquicita fragancia y hacfan mas bello el Con toda prisa habfa caminado ya Pero de pronto descubrio entre los arbus­ cpn el y mafiana temprano regresa aqui al cerro del Tepeyac. buen trecho, cuando escuchd la misma tos y a la altura de estos, una bella imagen cerro del Tepeyac, y encontraras frescas y voz que le decfa con gravedad: "Juan que al principio era ligeramente percep­ beUas rosas; lleveselas al Obispo, esaes la Con las rosas que habfa cortado ti Diego, el mas pequefio y querido de mis tible, para luego poco a poco irse haciendo prueba que el pide". cerro del Tepeyac, envueltas en su tilma, hijos! Porque me huyes?" mas visible, hasta quedar perfectamente y esta sobre su pecho, Juan Diego se dibujada la imagen de la Virgen de Juan Diego corriEo a casa de su tio, y presentd con el Obispo; sus manos more- Juan Diego levantd la vista y la posd Guadalupe. efectivamente ya habia sido curado. Al nas soltaron la tilma y sobre esta, al caer sobre la imagen; luego se inclind y con dia siguiente, 12 de diciembre tal y como las flores, aparecid la imagen de la Virgen • candidez dijo que tenia mucha prisa, pues Juan Diego se aproximd a escasos se lo pidiera la Virgen, Juan Diego regresd de Guadalupe tal y como hoy la cono- su tio estaba enfermo y por eso habia metros de acqueUa bella imagen prote- al cerro del Tepayac, y con asombro vio cemos. rodeado el pequefio cerro para no encon­ gida por relucientes rayos de luz multi­ que donde el dia anterior sdlo habia trarse con ella y tener que explicarle que el color, y escuchd lo que esta le decfa; "Soy arbustos y piedras, ahora habia infinidad Obispo le pedia pruebas.

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Bom in Ciudad Juarez in the state of brary Board in San Bemardino as a trus­ tee, Diaz was instmmental in the naming Chihuahua, Leno Diaz came to East Los of the Villasenor Branch Library. Angeles at the age of 8. Diaz comes from Diaz was the principal founder of Casa a family of five brothers and five sisters. Ramona. Casa Ramona, originally He served with the United States Army known as La Casa, was located in a store Air Force where he was an electrician and front on 7th and Mt. Vemon Avenue. It echanic on the B-29 Bomber. In 1950, was later decided that in order to become ter serving his country, he attended a center the community could identify Texas Western, which today is the Uni­ with. La Casa would be moved to its versity of Texas at El Paso, and received present home — the Ramona Elementary his Bachelors of Arts Degree majoring in School located at 1524 West 7th Street. education. Diaz, along with Esther MurriUo, directed Why El Paso? Diaz picked that par­ the Association of Mexican American ticular college because he had met a Educators' participation with La Casa. woman by the name of Elisa Gonzalez, A.M.A.E. and La Confederacion came who had lived in Los Angeles, but whose together to form La Casa, the forerunner family had moved back to El Paso. He of Casa Ramona. followed her to El Paso where he asked "At the very beginning it was hoped her to marry him in 1949. After living in that we could getlcgal aid to provide legal El Paso for five years, Diaz decided to services to the people," he noted. bring his family, which now included two In 1979 Diaz retired from teaching and children, back to California. served on the County Grand Jury for two He was offered a job with the San years. Bernardino City Unified School District Diaz has also been a long time mem­ and started working at the Mt. Vemon ber of the Inland Empire Hispanic Cham­ Elementary School in 1954. "I also taught ber of Commerce and has also been in­ at Harding, Jefferson, Riley (both old and the Califomia Teachers Association, plays and puppet shows we put on." volved with the Villahermosa and Mexi- new)," said Diaz. National Educational Education Associa­ Even though he enjoyed most of his cali Sister Cities Programs. During his 25 years of teaching in this tion, Association of Mexican American teaching years, he remembers disliking Both Leno and Elisa Diaz enjoy travel­ area he has served in many capacities such Educators, Inc., Califomia Association of corporal punishment. "I would rather ing and earlier this year retumed from a as traveling English as a Second Lan- Teachers of English & Speakers of Other have tlie parents discipline my students." trip to Egypt, Greece and Europe. "You age Teacher, Title VII Resource Pro- Languages, Califomia Library Associa­ Diaz has been very active in the San leam a lot when you travel," he said. They am Assistant and as staff to Project tion, National Association of Bilingual .Ecmardino,community. He was one of have also traveled to places like Japan, Unidos Bilingual Bicultural Program Education, Califomia Association of Bi­ the founding members of the Inland Hong Kong, England and Italy. "We are with the Riverside County Superinten­ lingual Education, and the San Bemar- Empire Democratic Club which is now world travelers." dent of Schools as well as Bilingual Cur­ dino Teachers Association. known as the Inland Empire Hispapic Presently, Diaz is using his artistic riculum Specialist (K-12) with the San He has many fond memories of his Democratic Club. This club was started skills with the paint bmsh and is taking art Bernardino City Unified School District. teaching career. "I used to do a lot of pup­ back in 1960. "We started encouraging classes. He enjoys pencil drawing, life As an E.S.L. teacher he has taught at petry and developed plays to integrate people to become more aware and in­ drawing and works in pen, acrylics and Ramona, Alessandro, Roosevelt and Mt. teaming skills such as writing, speaking volved in politics," said Diaz. "We were oil. Vemon Schools. and punctuation, into fun events," said one of the first such political group in this "I spent a lifetime for the education of In addition, he was a member of sev­ Diaz. "Even now when I see youngsters, area," he noted. children," said Diaz as he fondly remem­ eral professional organizations including: Being heavily involved with the Li­ they remember the fun things such as the bers his career. Donations needed for Hispanic Chamber's If You Drink Don't Drive ... Call r Annual Children's Christmas Party Financial donations and new toys are ing event was not held and tlie coffers are Care Cab For a Safe Ride ^'needed for the annual Inland Empire running low. Hispanic Chamber's Children's Christ­ Donations and new unwrapped toys Holiday celebrants who have had too people still drink too much around the mas Party. According to Taty Lozada, may be taken to either the chamber's much to drink should not drive. Instead, holidays," says Dick Moore, CareUnit chairperson of the event, "We are expect­ office at 972 N. Mt. Vemon or to Lozada's they can get a free cab ride home through Program Manager. ing somewhere between 1200 and 1500 place of business at 16036 Arrow, in the CareCab Program sponsored by The "Our goal is to prevent these people needy children this year." Fontana. Deadline for the donations and San Bemardino Community Hospital. from driving and perhaps hurting them­ The Children's Christmas Party was toys is December15, although toys will be selves and others this holiday season," he •wrted about 30 years ago to provide accepted at the event. For more informa­ Rides are available daily from public explained. ^roedy children with some Christmas tion call Lozada at (714) 823-0044 or the establishments such as restaurants and Those who call CareCab can obtain cheer. It has been traditionally held at La chamber office at (714) 888-2188. bars beginning Wednesday, December free cab rides from public places. The Placita off of Mt. Vemon Avenue. This Help make this Christmas a memo­ 24, and continuing through Friday, rider will be taken home within a 20-mile year it will be held December 19, with rable one for children who otherwise will January 2nd , from 7:00 p.m. to 3:00 radius of where he or she was picked up. Santa Claus arriving on a fire engine at not any gifts under a Christmas tree. a.m.. Riders will not be taken to another party or noon. bar and are responsible for the difference The first year he chaired the event The CareUnit of The San Bemardino if they live further that 20 miles. about five children did not get gifts and Community Hospital has offered the that upset Lozada. "Last year all the 1100 CareCab Service for the past three years. "We believe the hosts of private par­ children received a present," said Lozada. The local program is part of the nation­ ties are responsible for seeing that their Various organizations such as the wide CareCab campaign which has pro­ guests don't drive dmnk. Therefore, rides Lions, Lionesses, Kiwanis and the Puerto vided over 57,000 rides during the holi­ are not available from private parties, " Rican Association assist the Hispanic days since 1980. says Moore. Chamber to help make this event success­ The local CareCab number is 887- ful. This year, unfortunately, a fundrais- "In spite of the increased awareness 8111 surrounding the hazards of drunk driving. Business inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, December 9,1987

Saying Yes to Success At Metropolitan Technical Institute

"Yes to Success" is the motto of the Metropolitan Technical Institute & Busi­ ness College located at 1963 N. "E" Street in San Bernardino. Metropolitan has been in this area for one year, it's corpo­ rate office is in Long Beach where the college has been in existence since 1889. This learning institution provides training in various fields including office technology, law enforcement, paralegal, and medical services. The philosophy of the Metropolitan Technical and Business College, Inc. is to provide quality entry-level vocational training in a relatively short period of time. Consequently, their courses and curricula are geared to quickly educate the dedicated student in one of several different vocational fields. The programs at Metropolitan Tech­ nical Institute & Business College have two major objectives: to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for entry into the career of their choice; and to develop in students the confidence Director Robinson and staff person Gena Talley and positive attitudes for success. Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Council of NoncoUe- Metropolitan will grant credit for pre- dent Loan Program, National Direct Stu- giate Continuing Education, it's courses diplomas, or certificates presented by the esscntial. Therefore, an established spe­ are approved by the California State Student no later than two weeks after cialization class will begin and complete Department of Education. entering. Applicants requesting credit for a four week instructional period without In order to be admitted, a person must previous experience will be tested at the adding new students. In this way, the fill out an application and take the Pro­ school to determine the proper level of instructor is able to stay with the entire gram Entrance Examination. Gena Tal- entry. class, uninterrupted. ley, admissions representative, reviews "We are very student orientated," said Metropolitan remains current with the the application along with the test results Talley. "There are babysitting services, type of equipment found at most work and conducts a personal interview. The E.S.L. classes (English as Second Lan­ sites by continually up-dating its training student is immediately informed of his or guage), and free bus passes for the first computers and medical equipment to re­ her acceptance. In order to be eligible to month of instruction," she noted. flect the state of the art technology. apply, an applicant must possess either a Student's ages range from 16 to 40 There are two graduations a year, one High School Diploma, or its equivalent, years with the average being about 24 in August and one in January. the G.E.D. Certification and/or are be­ years old. "We had our first graduation in August yond the age of compulsory education Cost of the training varies according to with 48 students," said Talley. and demonstrate the ability to benefit the field of study. But there is financial aid Lorenzo Martinez is a 26 year-old from Metropolitan's training by passing available since the institute is approved by single father with a 14 month son and a the Program Entrance Examination. the Department of Education for partici­ seven year-old son who was at a dead end pation in the California Guaranteed Stu­ job. He is studying to be a paralegal. "I was attending San Bernardino Valley Lorenzo Martinez College but I wanted a more accelerated pace," said Martinez who has one month left to graduate. "After I graduate I want money but to give them an education tha; to get involved with the Hispanic commu­ no one can take away," he noted nity and help them," he said. "Lorenzo will be a success." Sylvia Vasquez is also a single parent who did not think of a career until her marriage ended. Vasquez is training to be a medical assistant. "I ha\ e a real good teacher," said Vasquez who just recently enrolled. A medical assistant helps the doctor by taking the patient's temperature and giving injections. The assistant also is The Inland Empire Hispanic News responsible for the clerical work and back regularly features a business in the Business of the Week section. This in no office operation. way is a form of endorsement on the part Price Robinson, a retired police lieu­ of the newspaper or its staff. The His­ tenant, is the director of Metropolitan. "When I was growing up, I was consid­ panic News simply wishes to introduce ered a slow learner, so I can relate to some our readers to the many business that are either owned by Hispanics or relate of my students," said Robinson. to the Hispanic community in this area. A dental assistant class at MTI "We aren't here just to take student's Westside Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, December 9,1987 PEECAUCIOMEl CON LAS COMA € ME

bargo, puede scr que en algunos casos, las Seleccidne cuidadosamente el arbolito de No sobrecargue corrientes eldctricas a los fiestas navidenas dejen recuerdos no muy navidad, si es natural or artificial. alambres porque pueden sobrecalentarse placenteros a causa de algun accidente. Los artificiales deben especificar en la y provocar un incendio. Cada afio per dstas fechas, aproximada- etiqueta que son resistentes al fuego mente 3,500 personas en este pais reciben (flame resistant). Y nunca ponga foquitos Ponga el arbolito en un lugar retirado de la tratamiento de emergencia en los hospi- eldctricos en arbolitos de metal (se pueden chimenda y del calentador. tales a consecuencia de accidentes causa- electrocutar). Los arbolitos naturales dos por decoraciones navidenas. deben mantenerse en una base con agua, Finalmente, al salir de casa o al irse a revisdndolos diariamente. dormir, desconecte todas las conexidnes y Para evitar estos accidentes durante las apague el arbolito de navidad. Un corto fiestas navidefias, Underwriter Laborato­ Antes de usar las extensidnes, hay que circuito puede provocar un incendio. ries Inc.,(UL)—es la organizacidn que revisarlas bien, asegurando que el Marielena Garcia examina la seguridad publica, y pMstico aislante no este deteriorado y que No olvide estas medidas de seguridad Extension Information Specialist Extensidn Cooperativa del Condado de los foquitos no estdn sueltos o danados. para lograr una navidad sin accidentes. San Bernardino County Agricul­ San Bernardino, ofrecemos estas No tome riesgos usando decoraciones ! FELIZ NAVIDAD y tural Cooperative Extension recomendacidnes: dafiados. PROSPERO ANO NUEVO!

Las fiestas de navidad que se aproximan Compre solo conexidnes con foquitos con Hay que estar seguro que todos los acce- traen a nuestra mente el regocijo el seUo de aprobacidn "UL". Y nunca use sorios eldctricos queden fuera del alcance de los regalos, la alegrfa de los niflos y un fiiera de la casa conexidnes disenadas solo de los ninos y retirados de fuentes hermoso arbolito de navidad. Sin em- para el uso interior (for indoor use only). flamables. Social Security Questions and Answers Due to the new tax law, all dependents ensure you have the numbers you need in Social Security numbers, are they re­ on the amount of an individual's income. will be required to have a Social Security plenty of time. quired to file separate tax returns? You should consult IRS to determine if ^number in order to be claimed on tax your child's income makes it necessary to ^Porms. The following are some of the Q. How much does it cost to get a -A. The filing of a tax retum depends file. most commonly asked questions and Social Security number or a duplicate answers to these inquiries. card?

Q. I understand I need Social Secu­ A. This is a free service. There is no rity numbers for my children before I can fee. Residents of Califomia have recently file my 1987 tax retum. Why is this, if my been receiving postcards from a company Get children are not working? called "SSAO" telling them in official- sounding language that they must apply your A. As a result of the 1986 Tax Re­ for a Social Security card for their chil­ form Act, I wiU require a Social Security dren within 10 days and requesting a $10 number for dependents listed on tax re- fee. It is not necessary to respond to this GED. tums who are age 5 and over. I.R.S. will firm which has a retum address in Lake grant dependent deductions based on this Oswego, Oregon. Your local Social Se­ information. curity office provides this service free of charge and there is no 10- day deadline. AND AN EXCITING NEW CAREER We encourage you to apply NOW for You may obtain your free application iivr • t numbers for your dependents. You may forms by calling 824-3100 or by visiting All in the same bai apply in person or by mail for a number. our office at 550 W. 4th Street, San Ber­ toll free 824-3100, or visit our office nardino. Computer Accounting Medicoi Assistant at 550 W. 4th Street, San Bemardino, M- Personnel/Office Assistant Office Technology F, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. You wiU need Q. My children already have num­ Emergency Medicoi Technician Poraiegoi Word Processing proof of citizenship AND a form of iden­ bers, but I have lost the cards and do not Law Enforcement Security /Software Specialist tification for each applicant. Usually, a have a record of their numbers. Also, I ^fcertified copy of the birth certificate and have never changed my name on my FINANCIAL AID ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE ^Rne of the following will be acceptable: Social Security record since I married. • FREE BUS PASS . BABVSiniNG SERVICE driver's license, medical card, school ID, What do I do? • TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED FOR YOUR INITIAL INTERVIEW report card, shot record, library card or • MORNING - AFTERNOON - EVENING CLASSES credit card. A. You need to complete application form SS-5 for yourself and each child. CLASSES OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT NOW Q. How long does it take to get a The same application is used for new Social Security card or a duplicate? Call Gena Talley, 881-2633 cards, duplicate cards, and name changes. for details and your appointment today You will be required to present a form of A. At the present time, it takes ap­ identification for yourself and each child proximately three weeks to obtain a So­ as well. The same instructions for obtain­ METROPOLITAN TECHNICAL INSTITUTE & cial Security card. However, as the vol­ ing an application and the listing of ac­ ume of requests increase close to the ceptable forms of identification apply as BUSINESS COLLEGE deadline for filing tax retums, we antici­ in the response to question #1. 1963 North "E" Street San Bernardino, CA 92405 pate longer time frames. In order to avoid a delay in filing your tax retum, it is Q. Because my children now have recommended that you apply NOW to

•• :• • 8 Westside Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, December 9,1987 Brown Urges Reagan To Discuss Global Warming at Summit global security will require environ­ committee on Interna­ Rep. George E. Brown, Jr. (D-River- mental security—^protection of our natu­ tional Scientific Coopera­ side/San Bernardino/Ontario) announced ral habitat to avoid disasters and catastro­ tion that held the hear­ phes that can result from abuse of the last week that he has joined over thirty ings, has only be ad­ other members of Congress in urging environment." dressed, understood, and President Reagan to raise with General Otherwise known as the "greenhouse ultimately solved by a Secretary Gorbachev at the upcoming effect," a global warming—caused by well-conceived, imple­ summit the need for a cooperative policy emissions of carbon dioxide and other mented, and coordinated response to the threat of global warming. trace gases, and deforestation—could research effort. The So­ "Finding solutions to this critical result in extraordinary changes by the viet scientific community global environmental problem wiU re­ middle of the next century. These has expressed an interest quire an unprecedented degree of interna­ changes, described in the letter sent to the in sharing valuable data tional cooperation," Brown said. He President, could include a rise in sea level and information in this added, "The summit next week is an ex­ of one to three feet, and a shift in grain- area, and the U.S. should cellent opportunity for the United States producing areas to the north. Though respond. The summit and the Soviet Union to lead the way many of the regional impacts of a warm­ would be a great place to toward establishing agreements between ing are difficult to predict, significant start." nations to work together to protect planet alterations in ecosystems are expected Brown is a senior Earth from the devastating effects of a should global average temperatures in­ member of the House global warming." crease as predicted. Commitees on Agricul- 't Brown said, "The purpose of the sum­ This past July, Soviet scientists testi­ turc and on Science and mit is to explore additional ways to in­ fied at a congressional hearing on the Technology, and chairs crease international security. Security is contributions and commitments that the the Agriculture Sub­ not limited to arms control; it embraces Soviet Union could make to an interna­ committee on Depart­ not only the absence of aggression, but the tional research program known as the ment Operations, Research and Foreign sessment executive board. active cooperation among nations in International Geospherc/Biosphere Pro­ gram. Brown, a member of the Sub­ Agriculture. He is also a member of the many areas. Achieving and maintaining congressional Office of Technologv As-

It's a Parade! VMCn Children's Christmas Parade Westside Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, December 9,1987

Park in well-lit areas, as close as possible Don't let yourself get overloaded with your lights. Have a neighbor watch your to store entrances. Be particularly bundles. house and pick up the mail and newspa­ aware of persons in the parking lot - espe­ pers. cially near your car. Even though you're Teach your children to go to a store clerk rushed and thinking about a thousand and ask for help if you become separated YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD: things, stay alert to your surroundings and in a shopping mall. They should never go the people around you. into the parking lot alone. Help keep the holidays happy for every­ one. Share these tips with your neighbors. Lock your car and close the windows, Wait for public transportation or rides in even if you're only gone a few minutes. well lighted areas. When driving don't Let's not forget the elderly and other Lock packages in the trunk. forget to lock car doors and use seat belts. people who might be especially lonely during the holidays. Sgt. Dan Hernandez Be extra careful with purses and wallets. Don't hesitate to contact mall or store San Bernardino Police Dept. Avoid carrying a purse altogether if pos­ security if you see any suspicious activity. And please don't drink and drive. sible, if not, carry purse xmder your arm. If you are the victim of a crime, report it Play it safe - don't let the crooks enjoy Wallets should be carried in front or in­ immediately . Don't wait until you get your Christmas. side pockets. Credit cards and personal home to call. Try to remember details The holidays are a special time of year, but identification should be carried in a about the offender, (e.g. hair color, height, Happy Holidays from the San Ber­ they're also a time when busy people pocket. weight, etc.) nardino Police Department. become careless. We become especially MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL vulnerable to theft and other crimes at this Avoid carrying large amounts of cash. AT HOME; time. Take the time this year to use a few Pay for purchases with a check or credit extra precautions so your holidays are card when possible. Be extra cautious about locking doors and safe and happy. radio or television on so the house looks Be aware of people around you and don't occupied. OUT AND ABOUT: allow your attention to become distracted from your purse or packages. Don't display gifts where they can be seen Shop early in the day, if possible, to avoid from a window or doorway. the rush and the crowds. If you must shop Make frequent trips to your car to stash in the evening avoid going alone. your packages out of sight in the tmnk. If you go away, get an automatic timer for Puntos De Proteccion En Dias de Fiestas pensando en mil cosas que hacer, ponga cinturdn de seguridad. Tenga un vecino que le cuide su casa y cuidado en el ambiente, y la gente alred- Los dias de fiesta son muy especial en este recoja su correo y perifidicos. tiempo del afio, pero tambidn es el tiempo edor de usted. No vacile en Uamar a las autoridades de las tiendas si usted observa actividades cuando la gente que esta muy ocupada SU VECINDAD: Uegan a ser muy descuidados. Llegamos Encierre su automdvil y las ventanas sospechosos. Si usted es vfctima de un aunque estd de compras por solo unos crimen, haga un reporte inmediatamente. a ser especialmente vulnerable a robo y Coopere para que sean los dfas de fiesta minutos. Ponga sus paquetes en el bdul. No espere hasta que llegue a casa. Haga otros delitos en este tiempo. Tome tiempo alegres para todos. Pase estas el intento de recordar detalles del ofensor este afio en usar unas precaucifines para precaucidnes a sus vecinos. que sus dfas de fiesta estdn seguros y Ponga cuidado con la gente alrededor de (e.g. color de pelo, estatura, peso, etc..) usted y no deje que su atencidn sea felices. No olvide a los ancianos y otra gente que distrafda de su bolsa y paquetes. EN CASA: pueden estar solos durante estos dfas. TIEMPO de COMPRAS: Haga frecuentes viajes a su automdvil Ffjese en cerrar la puerta con Have cuando No tome si piensa manejar. Si es posible, vaya de compras temprano para poner sus compras en el bdul. Evite saiga de su casa, aunque sea por tener muchos paquetes en su persona. unos minutos. D6je su televisidn o radio en el dfa, para evitar la aglomeracidn. Tenga cuidado - no permita que los lad- y las luces encendidas para aparentar que Evite de ir sola si tiene que ir de compras rones le quiten su Navidad. en la tarde. Ensefie a sus hijos de ir con alguien de alguien esta en casa. confianza y pedir ayuda si Uegan a estar Feliz dta de fiestas de parte de El Depar- separados en las tiendas. Ellos nunca No ponga en exhibicidn los regalos donde Estacione su automfivil en dreas bien tamento de Policia de San Bernardino. alumbradas y lo mds cerca posible a las deben de ir al estacionamiento solos. se puedan observar por la ventana 0 por el pasillo. entradas de las tiendas. Y tenga particular FELIZ NAVIDAD A TODOS! cuidado con personas en los estacionam- Espere los autobuses en lugares bien ientos, especialmente cerca de su alumbrados. Cuando manejando, no se le Si se va de viaje, ddje un aparato automdvil. Aunque usted ande de prisa, y olvide cerrar su automdvil y usar su automdtico para encender la luz. Police Target Drunk Drivers

DONT DRINK & DRIVE majority of crimes are committed by indi­ program, location and times of the drunk A crime reduction program imple­ viduals under the influence of alcohol driver checkpoints may vary. Most mented in November, combining 17 San and/or drugs, San Bernardino Police ex­ checkpoints have been conducted in the Bernardino Police Officers from the spe­ pect to make an appreciable impact in the vicinities of Baseline & G Streets and cialized units of the Multiple Enforce­ reduction of crime, such as, burglary, 9lh & H Streets. The downtown loca­ ment Team, Traffic and Community robbery, domestic violence and traffic tions were selected as a result of data Response Unit will be in force through­ collisions a a result of the DUl checkpoint analysis indicating the highest calls for out the holiday season, ending the first of program. service and the highest accident rates the year. According to Sgt. Mike Bildt, one of have occurred in these vicinities. Operating on the premise that the two Sergeants supervising the special 10 Entertainment

Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, December 9,1987 DEATHWISH 4 Hollywood - El actor Perry Lopez, cuya Thompson es mi director favorito." magnifica intervencidn en la pelfcula En "Death Wish 4," Lopez personifica "Chinatown" de hace varios afios marcd a un traficante de drogas que no siente el inicio de una carrera brillantfsima en el compasidn por nadie, y a quien el ar­ cine intemacional, es el jefe de una banda quitecto - convertido en vigilante - Paul de traficantes de drogas que opera en Los Kersey (Charles Bronson) tiene en se lista Angeles, y a quien el arquitecto Paul de "elementos indeseables," y piensa Kersey (Charles Bronson) tiene en la eliminar a como d6 lugar. mira, en la nueva pelfcula de Cannon La pelfcula se rodd en Los Angele^p- Films, "Death Wish 4 - The Crackdown." sus alrededores, y Perr Lopez trabajd en el Perry Lopez llegd a Hollywood a set unas tres semanas. Por cierto que. comienzos de los cincuentas, procedente nacid una muy buena amistad entre Bron-' de Nueva Yoik. Su primera gran opor- son y Lopez, y hasta llagaron a conversar tunidad en el cine, despuds de haber ac- sobre un posible plan juntos - en un futuro « tuado en muchas obras de teatro y pro- no muy lejano. gramas de televisidn, resultd ser la Y a propdsito de futuro, CuSl es el pelfcula de guerra "Battle Cry," la cual siguiente proyecto de Lopez? "Parece dirigiera Raoul Walsh. A dsta le siguieron que los planes de hacer una segunda parte ESTRELLAS DEL MUMDO muchas mds, gracias a talento y pro- 0 continuacidn de 'Chinatown' se estan fesionalismo del versdtil actor. cristalizando, y de ser asf, yo regresarfa For Jesse Sepulveda vive mds tus cancidnes, tu actuacion, "Y creo que he tomado parte en unas 15 para hacer el mismo papel que hice en la A1 celebrar dste afio el 30 aniversario quizd porque esta fuera de su patria y ve or 20 pelfculas," dice Perry, quien ha original. Serd un verdadero placer volver de la muerte de Pedro Infante, uno de los en ti un representante de su pais." mds grandes fdolos de la cancidn Mexi- interpretado una gran variedad de per- a actuar al lado de Jack Nicholson," dijo sonajes. "He tenido la suerte de trabajar optimista Lopez. cano, muchos de sus admiradores se ci- "Sabemos que como cantante y actor con grandes directores, incluyendo J. Lee Definitivamente este afio - 1987- ha taron en el cementerio donde desde hace que eres tambfen tienes tus fdolos. A Thompson ('Taras Bulba"), Raoul Walsh resultado ser el afio que esperdbamos los 30 afios se encucntran los restos mortales quidn admiras mas en el medio artis- ("Battle Cry"), Roman Polanski ("China­ del fdolo mas querido de Mdxico. tico?" Latinos desde hace mucho tiempo: una town") y John Ford, entre otros." 6poca en la que Hollywood ha reconocido Respecto a la forma cdmo consiguid el nuestro talento y nuestro potencial dentro Aunque muerto, Pedro Infante sigue "Para mi, el" mejor representante del papel de Zacharfas en "Death Wish 4," de la industria del entretenimiento. vivo a travdz de sus cancidnes y pelfculas cine y el folkldr Mexicano ha sido mi Lopez explica: "Estaba haciendo otra Nombres como Gina Gallego ("My De­ que lo hicieron inmortal, y que aun de- padre. spues de 30 afios siguen haciendo vibrar pelfcula en Las Vegas, ye el director de la mon Lover"), Elizabeth Pefia ("Down and Unidad de Produccidn me reconocid por Out in Beverly HiUs"), Esai Morales ("1^ los corazones de quidnes conocieron en "Influencid dl de alguna manera tu mi papel en 'Chinatown,' porlo que fue a Bamba"), Ramon Franco ("Heartbresr persona o a travdz de sus pelfculas o carrera artfstica?" discos al gran Pedro Infante, el fdolo del Cannon Films y les dijo que yo resultarfa Ridge", "Tour of Duty"), y muchos otros, perfecto para el papel. Yonosabfaqueel ya figuran en letras grandes en los repar- pueblo, como muchos lo Uamaban. "Qaro que sf. Al ver sus pelfculas, ofr director era J. Lee Thompson; por eso tos, y han logrado un puesto muy mere- sus cancidnes y ver la admiracidn del cuando 61 me llamd personalmente y me cido en los libros que componen la histo- Para recordar a Pedro Infante en su 30 pdblico hacia dl, quise suerte en el dijo que si querfa tomas parte en 'Death ria de Hollywood y Sus estreUas. El aniversario, algunos cines de la capital mundo artfstico, y, aquf ine tienes." programaron varias de sus peliculas, Wish 4' yo aeeptd encantado. Y ni siq- numbre Perry Lopez ha estado allf desde uiera sabfa eual serfa mi parte, pero haee mucho tiempo. Estd en nuestras como "Pdpe El Toro," 'Tizoc", "No- "Que piensas de la mujer como ser tratdndose de 61 (Thompson) a quien re- manos apoyarlos, respondiendo con sotros Los Pobres y Ustedes Los Ricos", humano?" y otras mas, que hicieron vibrar al speto y admiro mucho, cualquier papel es­ nuestra asistencia a sus pelfculas. taba bi6n eonmigo. Debo agregar que publico. Pero aunque Pedro Infante nos "Bueno, la mujer es como el dinero; dejd para sicmpre, nosotros seguimos no se puede vivir sin ella". recordandolo con carifio a travdz de sus pelfculas y cancidnes y tambien a travdz "Piensas seguir haciendo cine?" Prognosticos de La Semana de Pedro Infante Jr. que sigue imponien- KDIF Radio 1440 Programador Edgar Recinos dose en el gusto del publico que cada dfa "Sf, file una meta que me fije hace acude mds a ver sus pelfculas y afios y pienso seguirla hasta que me presentacidnes personales. muera." Titulo Inlerprete

Sabiendo que a nuestros lectores les "Cual pelicula te ha dejado mejor re- 1. El Chide, Chide Chice-Che gustarfa saber lo que piensa, dice y hace cuerdo?" Pedro Infante Jr., dste servidor se dirigid 2. A Quien Karina a eonocido centro noctumo en Holly­ 'Todas, hermano. Cada una tiene lo wood, donde encontramos como siempre suyo y yo tengo un buen recuerdo de 3. Amer De Primavera Les Vazquez |p triunfando a Pedro Infante Jr.. todas ellas." 4. Mascarada "Pedro, sabemos de tus dxitos aquf en El intermedio entre los 2 shows de Jean Sebastian Hollywood, te hemos visto triunfar en Pedro Infante Jr. habfa terminado, el otras ciudades de California, Mdxico y maestro de eeremonias anunciaba ya la 5. El Rey De La Neche Mijares Centro America, pero dime, cual pdblieo segunda actuacidn de dste gran artista y crees que se entrega mds a sus artistas, el amigo, y yo al igual que el publico dis- 6. Queria Verte Les Ticas de Mdxico o el de aquf. frutd de un show folkldrico de primera, compuesto de un ramillete de bellas 7. Dame Tu Amer Luis Angel "Bueno, mira. Cada pdblico es difer- cancidnes Mexicanas. ente, uno mas conocedor que otro pero todos saben lo que quieren, y nosotros los 8. Muche (brazen Marce Antenie Muniz artistas tenemos que dar todo en un esce- nario para complacerlo sin importar si 9. Ceme Me Duele Tu Ausencia Les Brillantes estamos en Estados Unidos, Mdxico o Centro Amdrica. Pero el publico de aquf 10. He Tratade De Olvidarte Janelly Classified 11

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Mexican people that there was nothing to of protectionism and the resolution of fear from this external debt for developing countries. $3 thousand 500 miUior doUar invest­ There was general agreement at the open­ U.S. COMPANIES STUDY THE POS­ ment in Laguna Verde."The French also ing of the commission on joint workshops SIBILITY OF SALES OF NATURAL love life", reads the most recent ad, which on economic and scientific technology of GAS TO THEIR FACTORIES IN indicates the extensive "use of nuclear Mexico and France, that within the iner- MEXICO energy by the French. Also, three months national economy there must be strong San Diego, CA, October 30, 1987 ago, the Federal Commission of Electric­ links between growth, foreign commerce ity established an information office in and the management of external debt. The An American company confirmed that Jalapa, the capital of Veracruz, to explain resolution through growth, not recession, the foundation is being established the use of nuclear energy to residents. of the most pressing economic problems gasoline installation and the sale of naS^" "An accident like that which happened at in the world economy, will greatly affect ral gas to American factories (or maquila- Chernobyl is impossible in a Westem Mexico. Michel Noir highlighted that doras) in Tijuana, and possibly utilizing» NEARBY RESIDENTS OF LACUNA nuclear reactor", said Hector Luna Lastra, protectionist tendencies only bring about the same for exportation of the combus-' VERDE UNEASY-Fearful That The the engineer who cut short his retirement prejudicial results for all countries, that tible to the United States. Ron Fuller, Chernobyl Tragedy Will Repeat Itself. to direct the center of information. "It is protectionism has never provided an Vice-President of the San Diego Gas and" -La Gloria, Veracruz, October 3, 1987- guaranteed that Laguna Verde will be adequate solution to economic problems. Electric Company, confirmed that steps safely operated'" he said at a recent inter­ are in process to meet legal requirements The upcoming opening of the first Mexi­ view in Jalapa. However, opponents of in the U.S. to complete the pyroject. For can nuclear plant is awaited with uneasi­ the project say that the water heating reac­ MILK PRODUCTION MAY COL­ now, he wiU make a presentation to the ness by the population of this sugar grow­ tor of the plant has a defective contain­ LAPSE U.S. Congress so that the sale of natural ing area. People express fear throughout ment system which could result in an Morelia, Michoacan, October 30, 1987 gas type LPG can be approved to "maqui- the state of Veracruz and visible signs are accident as serious as that of Chernobyl. ladoras" and other smaller consumers in found in graffiti on the walls of buildings A date has not been set for the opening of The National Commission on Milk Pro­ Tijuana. The San Diego dailies presented in isolated areas as well as in town—'The the plant, and it appears that political duction of the National Cattlemen Con­ the news in the sense that possibilities people of Veracruz want to live" and "No factors may influence the decision more federation announced that milk produc­ exist to open "an enormous potential to Laguna Verde". Recently, people gath­ than technical factors. tion here is in the worst crisis ever and market" in Tijuana with the industrial ered together to discuss their fears about may collapse because "fair prices" have boom this city has experienced, and tak­ the plant, which is one hour away, north not been authorized. In a board confer­ ing into consideration that Mexican gas along the coast. Random comments in­ IMPOSSIBLE TO PAY DEBT IF THE ence, members of thfe organizations indi­ companies have only been able to supply cluded: "It's a white elephant...a lot of U.S. FALLS INTO A RECESSION cated that, due to low prices and the in­ the natural gas in tanks. Based on sources money erroneously invested"; "Some­ Mexico City, October 30, 1987 crease in powder milk imports, they have they will not reveal, the newspapers, times the children cry because they are decided to send 40 per cent of their cattle among them the San Diego Union, have afraid to die". There are hundreds of The possibility of a recession in the U.S. to slaughter. They then quest; ned the published that analysts of the gas and oil villages like La Gloria in the agricultural could lead to erroneous policy towards the logic behind the federal government's industry predict that if the San Die^^ state of Veracruz, one of the most popu­ build up of its public finances that besides development of programs, on the one Company eliminates certain legal o^^ lated states in Mexico with more than 6 provoking an international economic hand, to develop the production of milk, stacles, it wiU also be able to buy natural million residents, and anti-nuclear activ­ disequilibrium, would make it impossible and on the other, allowing the importation gas from Baja California at a lower price ists who opposed the plant from the begin­ for Mexico and other debtor countries to and contraband of this product in powder than that in the U.S., and in that way make ning, believe that such a high population meet their commitments of external debt, form, which threatens the extinction of an advantageous exchange for consumers density increases the potential for danger. affirmed Hector Hernandez Cervantes, milk producing cattle. Joaquin Ponce de in Southern California. "And aU of this Though work on the plant commenced in Secretary of Commerce and Industrial Ledn, president of the Regional Cattle wiU benefit PEMEX, since it will not need 1978, supporters as well as those opposed Development (SECOFIO). While ex­ starches, vegetable grease and powder to constmct gas lines in its territory for to the plant realized that residents' fears pressing this to Michel Noir, Minister of milk of doubtful quality to produce cheese distribution of gas to Baja California", increased after the Chernobyl accident in Foreign Commerce of France, the Mexi­ and milk. He added that the government affirmed one of the sources. April of 1986. 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