Jack Ford Interviewed Live
on Campus Closed Circuit TV
"I find in my many talks that my
peer group has basically the same
concerns that the general public has,
namely long-term economic stability,
economic security and trust in our
institutions,” Ford said. “All people
are tired of a Viet Nam type of involve¬
ment.”
With Secret Service men. White
House staffers, curious onlookers and
photographers everywhere, Jack
Ford, the President's son, came to
campus for a press conference Wed¬
nesday.
Ford stopped by the campus in a
swing through Southern California
which took him to schools, shopping
centers and radio and television
stations. Ford has been campaigning
for his father. The conference was
Ford was asked questions on every¬
thing from foreign policy concerning
the Panama Canal to whether he is
looking for a possible political career
in the future.
SAYS GOODBYE — Jack Ford waves a farewell to
the lunch crowd waiting In the Quad between
classes. The interview has not been rescheduled to
run again, but teachers can request an airing for
their classes.
t
Mrs. Reynolds asked Ford why the
first family wanted to go back to the
White House when it seemed uncom¬
fortable living there.
“My father started on a road and
now he wants to finish it. I enjoy being
in Washington. I’ve met a lot of in¬
teresting people during the last 20
months,” replied Ford.
On the subject of the equal rights
amendment (ERA), Ford said, “I am
sorry that the ERA has not been
passed yet. I suppose my whole family
has stuck its neck out by supporting
the ERA.”
organized by the Social Science
Department and broadcast over PCC-
TV.
“lam trying to meet as many people
as possible campaigning for the can¬
didate I believe in. It is just coinci¬
dence that 1 am related to him,” said
Ford.
Ford was interviewed by a panel
consisting of Ellen Reynolds, Student
Resources Center; Ralph Gutierrez,
Cooperative Education; Jill Boeken-
oogen, Courier editor; and Pat.
Ballard, Student Curriculum Com¬
mittee chairman. The moderator of
the conference was John Madden,
professor of social science.
would be possible to have Jack Ford on
campus.
Each member of the panel had to
have a security clearance. Secret
Service and White House staff checked
plans of the school and the best routes
for bringing the President’s son onto
campus.
DURING— John Madden
—Courier Photo by Bruce Archie
leads off with the discussion as moderator with Jack Ford.
Because of audio problems, the
interview only lasted about 20 minutes.
The interview was broadcast live to 1
p.m. classes.
Ford said after the election, he
would “go back to community organi¬
zations and knock on doors. I will
never give up campaigning for others
but I would never pursue it for
myself.”
The plans for Ford’s appearance
were made quite suddenly, according
to Dr. Ralph Hallman, Social Science
Department chairman. The President
Ford Committee contacted the Social
Science Department and asked if it
VOL. 41, NO. 15 PASADENA CITY COLLEGE, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA MAY 28, 1976
Youths Held
in Bike Thefts
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Election Hopefuls Offer
Experience, Propose Programs
Students will go to the polls Tuesday
and Wednesday to make their choices
for student body officers. This
semester there are three candidates
for president. The offices of Senate
president and AMS president each
have two students running. Candidates
for all other-offices are unopposed.
Presidential hopeful Mike Lockwood
feels that services for the handicapped
at PCC are inadequate. He would like
to see improvement in the areas of
note taking and interpreters for the
deaf. He wants to emphasize noontime
entertainment, possibly bringing in
films, carnivals, fairs* ect. Publicity
for vocational programs offered at
PCC is included in his plans. “The
college has more to offer than most
people realize,” he said.
Candidate Mike Schultz will try to
initiate the Co-Op 10 courses in all
departments. The course, used in only
a few departments, shows students
career possibilities in their respective
majors. “How can a student get a job if
he’s not even sure what he’s qualified
for? This course should be mandatory
in every department just so people can
realize how many opportunities there
really are."
Commenting on the question of a
child care center on campus, Schultz
said he would support such a center if
enough intrest is shown by the
students. But as it is, few people have
brought up the subject, he said.
Propositions
Program Set
The pros and cons of the 15 state
propositions will be featured in the
“Town Meeting” by spokespersons
from the League of Women Voters of
the Pasadena Area on June 4. The
discussion is scheduled in C301 from
7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Admission is
free.
According to student Political
commisioner Deborah Foster, the
purpose of the meeting is to provide a
general information about the
propositions and to discuss what a
“yes” or “no” vote could mean when
voting on an issue.
Betty Knox, chairperson of the voter
service for the League, said the
meeting will try to give background
information on why the state
legislature put the ptopositions on the
ballot. The probable financial impact
of thc> propositions and what they
would mean to the people of California
will be discussed.
For additional information con¬
cerning the meeting, call Mrs. Foster
at 79(1-4745 from noon until 2 p.m. or
leave a message with Dorothy Byles,
upstairs in the Campus Center.
Schultz, current ASB vice-president,
said “I know the ins and outs of student
government. I’ve had a lot of ex¬
perience dealing with committees and
student body officers. The transition to
president will be smooth so I should be
able to start in right away.”
Jerome Spears, Senate president
last fall, feels he is the most qualified
of the presidential candidates.
Spears wants to make the Executive
Board more aware of student
problems. He feels there is room for
improvment in this area.
Another goal of Spears is to put
students in various committees that
have a direct effect on students but
which have no student representatives
on them. He'd also like to use the ASB
budget to stimulate club activity on
campus. He wants to make them self-
MICHAEL LOCKWOOD
. . . candidate
Dr. E. Howard Floyd, president of
PCC. was kidnapped early this mor¬
ning and then taken to breakfast.
Dr. Floyd’s kidnappers were
members of Omicron Mu Delta, PCC s
highest service organization, who
installed him as the group's honorary
president.
Several student members went by
Dr. Floyd's house around 6.30 a.m.
and picked him up after his usual early
morning walk. His wife was informed
about the kidnapping and helped
students arrange it.
The students then took him to break¬
fast. held in the Circadian, where he
supporting with the idea that “you
have to spend money to make money.”
Anna Huizar is alone on the vice-
presidential ballot. Miss Huizar
MECHA president, was the
representative for MECHA on the ASB
Board as well as the president of the
Associated Women Students, last year.
Running for the office of ASB Senate
president, Gary Lookabaugh intends to
initiate more fund raising programs
for the Senate, as well as promote
greater student interest in the organi¬
zation.
“During my term as third vice-
president this semester, I’ve proposed
legislation and the formation of new
committees— specifically the publicity
and fund-raising committees,” said
Lookabaugh. “I have had more ex¬
perience in study and actual work than
my opponent.”
MICHAEL SCHULTZ
. . . in the running
was honored by active student and
staff OMD members. Approximately
SS0 OMD staff members were invited
along with Mrs. Floyd.
The position of honorary president
has always been filled by the president
of the college.
OMD President John Hitchcock
made a formal presentation of a
plaque and gavel commemorating the
event Chairman of the kidnapping and
breakfast was Michelle Harrnh
When Mrs. Floyd was contacted, she
asked if OMD was going to “take him
in his jogging shorts?”
His opponent, Rosemarie
Dockstader, was a member of the
Senate and chairperson of the Social
Actions Committee last semester. The
formation of Student Grievance
Commmittee and the election of class
representatives are just two of the
projects she has planned. Miss
Dockstader wants to try to alleviate
Senate apathy by requesting units for
sentors who attend meetings.
Mike Reid, former ASB president of
Pasadena High School, is running
against Mark Tellez for Associated
Men Students president.
Voting takes place Tuesday and
Wednesday between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Anyone with a student I.D. card may
vote. Polls will be placed in the Quad
and on the walk between C and U
Buildings.
E. HOWARD FLOYD
. . . installed
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By Michael Joncich
News Editor
and
Rob Wagner
Assistant News Editor
Increased awareness by bicycle
compound attendants following a
recent rash of bike thefts led to the
arrest of two suspects last Friday
afternoon.
Pasadena police were called on
campus last Friday to take custody of
two juveniles arrested by PCC security
officers Ed Harrison and Don Colca.
The suspects were identified by a
student who noticed the juveniles
loitering in the compound. One suspect
appeared to be carrying a large object
under his jacket.
Officers later apprehended the
juveniles at another point on the
campus. Officers said one of the
suspects was carrying a heavy duty
boltditter under his jacket.
The suspects were reported to be 14-
year-old junior high school students.
“I think there is a small gang of bike
thieves operating in the area,” Ralph
Riddle, chief of PCC security
operations said. He also said he asked
Pasadena police detectives to in¬
vestigate a group of youths living in
the Villa Parke area reported to be
part of a bike theft ring.
Plans for improved security in the
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Building compound are currently
being discussed, according to Riddle.
The improvements are to include
additional fencing and an improved
layout designed to decrease the
possibilities for additional thefts.
According to Riddle, the compound
will be cordoned off leaving only one
exit: A student assistant will be posted
The annual Omicron Mu Delta Craft
Fair which will feature leatherwork,
pottery, clocks, glass sculpture, and
the works of goldsmiths, silversmiths,
and enamel and wood workers will be
held Wednesday and Thursday from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Quad.
The Craft Fair is held by the OMD as
a fundraiser along with the Queen
Contest. The traditional carnival was
dropped from this year’s program.
The Queen contest has eight con¬
testants representing different
organizations. Among the contestants
are Janice Anderson. Adelphians; Lori
Cathleen Callaway, engineering and
technology; Judith Rae Connor,
journalism: Laurie Jones, physical
and life sciences; Cathy Lee, hearing
impaired program; Ruby Montano,
cooperative education: Caroline Mraz,
Spartans; Susan Sampson, Circle K;
and Diane Gallardo. Junior
Executives.
NEW NAME, SAME PLACE
Beginning today, ext. 7230 will be
answered with "Learning Assis¬
tance Center.” If you want the
reading-writing center, do not hang
up. Only the name has been changed
in anticipation of September’s move
to D Building.
at a security shack at the exit to check
bicycles leaving the area. Riddle said
additional plans include some sort of
identification system in which PCC
issued decals which must match with a
student identification card before the
bike is allowed out of the compound,
Riddle said.
Compound guards will continue to be
both Security Department hired
student assistants and students
enrolled in college work study
programs. Previous security problems
caused by students who were absent
from the post at their assigned times
will be partially alleviated by the
tighter security said John Eikenbery,
dean of student activities.
The compound will continue to be
staffed by student guards from 7 a.m.
to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday
and from 7 a.m. until all the bikes are
gone on Fridays.
Eikenbery said two students per
shift were scheduled to watch the
compound earlier this year, but that an
increase in the state minimum wage
prematurely reduced the budget.
The budget for next year was in¬
creased to meet an anticipated state
minimum wage increase. Eikenbery
said ample funds were alloted to
provide for two student guards
throughout the 1976-77 school year.
“I’ve been trying for years to have
that area fenced off,” Eikenbery said.
“I’m really sorry that these thefts
happened. The loss to the bike owners
is important. For some of these people,
their bikes are their only means of
transportation.”
Although the compound will be
fenced off, “we can’t guarantee any
bikes will not be stolen,” Riddle said.
The selection of the winner is based
on the amount of money collected. The
Queen and her four princesses will be
announced at the OMD banquet June
13.
These fund raisers are held each
year to raise money for such
scholarships. The scholarships con¬
sists of two PCC freshmen awards; two
incoming freshmen and two
graduating sophomore awards. The
recipents are carefully screened and
selected by active OMD members,
according to Dorothy Kolts, OMD
adviser.
Club Sponsors
Karate Movie
The Chinese Club is sponsoring a
showing of "Return of the Dragon”
starring the late Bruce Lee and Chuck
Norris, U.S. Champion of Karate, next
Friday at 3 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. in
Sexson Auditorium.
The tickets are available at the college
bank for $1 with student I.D. card and
$1.50 general admission.
This is a fund raising activity with
money collected going to the Chinese
Club and the National Charitable
Society.
Dr. Floyd Kidnapped;
Installed as OMD Prexy
OMD To Hold Queen
Contest; Crafts Fair