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EL UVALDE TIMES
March 6,1980
Esto Lo Tengo Que Decir!
By Olga Munoz Rodriquez
This I Have To Say!
Por Olga Munoz Rodriquez
El caso no esta cerrado...
El Supretendiente de las Esculas de Uvalde, el Dr. Eddie Little dijo a los que asistieron a la junta de la directiva escolar el pasado marter por la noche, que el había recibido noticia de que los investigadores del HEW que estuvieron aqui en Uvalde recientemente le habían avisado que en los encuentro preliminarios ellos habian encontrado que el distrito de Uvalde no estaba discriminando contra maestros Mexico-Americanso aqui en empleo o en elevaciones a puestos administrativos. El Dr. Little agrego, “según lo que concierne a HEW, el caso esta cerrado.’’
En mi opinion, mientras que la directiva escolar de Uvalde continue en su empeño de “esconder la cabeza en la arena”, como hacen las avestruces, el caso no esta cerrado. Las quejas seguirán y aumentaran contra el
distrito escolar, con la ayuda de HEW o por medio de demandas en las cortes. Esta mesa directiva escolar esta tomando la misma actitud que tomaba la mesa de aquel abril de 1970--la de tratar de ignorar los problemas que existían con la esperanza que un dia desaparecerían. El volcano que exploto aqui en 1970 podría explotar de nuevo, tal vez no resulta otro walkout, o huelga, pero tal vez en otras formas mas rápidas y tal vez con experiencias mas angustiosas para los oficiales escolares. Fíjense bien en la lista de maestros y administradores que se ocuparon para el ano entrante-la publicaremos la semana entrante, y verán porque nosotros sabemos porque HEW no puede cerrar el caso en Uvalde.
Se veían aburridos....
Si ustedes me preguntan como estuvo la junta de la directiva escolar el martes les diría que los directores se me figuraban como seis robots que solamente esch-chaban lo que les decía el Dr. Little y medios dormidos hacían y secundaban las mociones de los negocios rutinos. En alguna parte de sus mentes-estoy segura, ellos sabían muy bien que mucha gente de esta comunidad deseaba, esperaba que estos hombres se enfrentaran a la realidad de que estaban por desocupar a un buen, respetoso y admirado entrenador, y que ellos no le están dando la opportunidad de defenderse. Ellos ignoraron todas esas quejas contra el Coach John Ferrara;ignoraron también todo ese apoyo que surgió a favor del Coach Robert Capello. Yo pregunto muchas veces, “Porque es que estos hombres se ponen de pie para pedirle a Dios que los guie al tomar las desiciones que mejor favorescan a la comunidad, y luego cínicamente ignoran este ruego y actúan tan atravancada-mente, tan injustamente?”
Vi a mi alrededor y vi a esas otras personas que como yo no se les permite que hagan un comentario, una pregunta sobre el mas importante asunto del momento. Todos debemos mantenernos allí sentados y permitir que el Dr. Little conduja la junta en su manera fria, metódica. Es casi como si estuviera una pader de vidrio cristalino entre los miembros de la directiva y los cuidadanos. Cínicamente ellos leen el Asunto Numero 4 en la agenda: “Audencia para Ciudadanos”, y luego pasan a lo siguiente, porque ellos en realidad no quieren escuchar a nadie. Esas palabras solamente se ven bonitas en el papel. Pero que tanto vamos a tener que permitir todo esto? Despierten, gente!
Seria Mandi Najera una victima?
Asistí al funeral de Armando, “Mandi” Najera aqui
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en Uvalde el pasado sabado, 23 de febrero. Mandi tenia 16 anos cuando fue herido en un juego de football en La Pryor, Texas, en donde vivía y atendía la escuela Superior. Me platicanfd que el llevaba puesto esa nocho un casco quebrado, y que en el impacto que recibió, le pellisco su cabeza. El golpe lo dejo inconciente, es decir en coma, por cuatro anos, hasta que murió. Tal vez fue solamente un accidente, pero tal vez alguien en el distrito escolar podía haber prevenido que Mandi usara ese casco quebrado aquella noche. Tal vez el casco quebrado no tuvo nada que ver con la herida, pero lo mas triste de todo es que los oficiales de la escuela de La Pryor nunca mostraron mucha pena por lo que le ocurrió a Mandi, aunque el perdió su vida por su escuela. Fue muy notable que el funeral no asistió ni un oficial de la escuela, cuando menos a los servicios
aqui en Uvalde. Rogamos que Mandi ya este descansando en pas, y ojala que su familia encuentre consuelo en la memoria de aquel joven tan simpático y tan fuerte que dio su vida por su escuela.
“I’ve got the 55 gallons of red ink you ordered, but I’m not to unload it until I get paid in cash!”
1979 McNeught Synd.. Inc.
Cactus Jack....
encargado del tiro de Wasas, o sea el Washer Pitch, dice que ya están los planes en todo vuelo para el segundo ano de este concurso. Dice Richburg, “Este ano, es muy probable que un Tiro de Herraduras de Caballo también se lleve acabo junto con el Washer Pitch.
A todos los partidos de “Todo Se Vale” (o sea el “Anything Goes”) se les urge que ya empiezen a practicar, de acuerdo con Jay Harpole, encargado
February 21, 1980
The Hon. Abraham Kazen U.S. Congressman U.S. Federal Courthouse 727 E. Durango
San Antonio, Texas 78206
Dear Congressman Kazen
I am in receipt of your Mailgram of February 21, 1980, in which you indicate you are not willing to meet me in a series of debates on the issues facing our country and, in particular, the people of the 23rd Congressional District. I am deeply sorry that you cannot find the time to share your views on these
de este evento. Dice Harpole, “la competencia estara furiosa este ano.”
A los clubs y organizaciones que deseen poner puestos de juegos o comida se les urge que ya piensen que les gustaría hacer y que notifiquen a la oficina de la Camara de Comercio.
“Solamente un numero limitado de puestos de cada clase serán permitidos en el Festival,” dijo Don Weber, vice-presidente ejecutivo.
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fc) 1980, McNaught Synd.
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A COWARD ISA MERP WITH A WIFE, KIDS AND' , Mortgage
--MARVIN KITMAN
The case is not closed...
Superintendent of Uvalde Schools, Eddie Little told those attending the school board meeting last Tuesday that he had received word that the preliminary findings determined by the investigators from HEW here recently was that the Uvalde was not in violation of Title VI and the District did not discriminate in its employment and promotion practices. He added “as far as HEW is concerned, the case is closed.’’ In my opinion, as long as the board continues its “bury our heads in the sand” policy, the case is not closed. Complaints will continue to be filed, with HEW or with a lawsuit in district court. This school board it taking the same attitude that the school board of April 1970 took-trying to ignore the problems that exist and hoping the problems would go away overnight. The volcano that erupted here in 1970 could very well explode again, if not in a school walkout, in other more expedient and perhaps more taxing experiences for our school officials. Take a close look at the list of those being employed for next year-we will print in in our next issue-and see why we know HEW cannot close the case on Uvalde.
Theyd looked so bored....
If you asked me for my impression of the school board meeting last Tuesday I would tell you that the trustees reminded me of six very bored robots that just listened to what Dr. Little told them and half asleep they seem to go about the business of making and seconding motions of the routine business. Somewhere in the back of their minds I am sure they knew that a lot of people in the community were hoping they would face up to the reality that they were firing a good, respected and admired coach, and that they were not even giving him the opportunity to vindicate himself. They ignored all those complaints against Coach John
letter to Editor
Response to Chick Kazen
issues with me and your constituents in the 23rd District.
I was suprised that on the one hand you suggest that the voters should judge you on your record and then, on the other hand, you imply that I have been less than honorable in compiling your voting record on important issues. Either you stand on your voting record or you do not!
I, too, feel that our democracy rests on the principle that we are all Americans first, not white, black or brown, Christian, Jewish or Muslim, yet I believe that
would you Believe...
The more wealthy and educated are more likely to shower rather than bathe.
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About 500 million cups of coffee are consumed by Americans daily.
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Italy has more local radio and TV stations in proportion to its population and size than any other country.
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Man has been using gold for more than 66 centuries.
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The world’s population increases at the rate of nearly one million every five days.
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Nevada is America’s fastest growing state, according to a new Census Bureau estimate.
Ferrara, and ignored all the support that has been coming forth for Coach Robert Capello. I ask myself time and time again, “Why do these men pray to the Lord for guidance to do what is best for our children, our community, then cynically ignore this plea for guidance and act so rashly, so unfair?”
I looked around and saw all those other people in the audience who are not allowed to make a comment, ask a question on the most important issue on hand. We must all sit there and let Dr. Little conduct the meeting in his cool, methodical way. It’s almost as if there was a cold, glass wall between the board members and their patrons. Cynically, they read out “Item No. 4, Audience to Patrons”, and then pass over it, because they do not really want to listen to anybody. The words just make them look good on paper. How long will we put up with all of this? Wake up, people!
Was Mandi Najera a victim?...
I attended the funeral services for Armando “Mandi” Najera here in Uvalde last Saturday, Feb. 15. Mandi was sixteen years old when he was injured in a football game in La Pryor, Texas, where he lived and attended high school. They tell me that he was wearing a cracked football helmet, and that the impact he received caused the helmet to pinch his head, lhe injury left him in a comma for four years. Perhaps it was just an accident, but perhaps someone in the school district could have prevented that cracked helmet from being worn by Mandi. Maybe the cracked helmet had nothing to do with the injury, but what was so sad was that the La Pryor school officials never showed much concern for Mandi, even though he died playing for the glory of his school. There w7as not one school official present at Mandi’s funeral, at least not in the services held in Uvalde. May Mandi rest in peace, and may his family find consolation in the memory of a handsome, and strong young man who gave his life for his school.
we should be sensitive to the interests and needs of the diverse groups which make up our wonderful country. I am sorry that you characterize my
concern for these groups as prejudice.
Very truly yours,
PAUL RICH
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