Page 2 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, March 20, 1987 I Walkathon to help homeless By RYAN TUTAK No one argues that more low-income housing is needed, but debates emerge over funding of new housing projects. Tomorrow's Heart to Heart for the Homeless Walk will raise money to build a 40-unit rooming facility for welfare clients in Ann Arbor and a family shelter in Ypsilanti. The Interfaith Council for Peace, in conjunction with five area emergency shelter and counseling organizations, will sponsor the walk on tomorrow. In the tradition of the March of Dimes Walkathon, more than 500 Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti residents have recruited sponsors, and will walk five miles from the downtown of both cities to Carpenter School, at Central Boulevard and Packard. AFTER the walk Ann Arbor Mayor Edward Pierce will host a ceremony addressing the plight of the homeless. Chuck Kieffer, executive director of the S.O.S. Community Crisis Center in Ypsilanti, feels the homeless crisis deserves immediate attention. "When people are in circumstances of need, there must be a way to respond." The 1980 Census suggested that 2,807 Washtenaw County residents were homeless. A study conducted last fall by Patrice Cox, a University Social Work student, estimated that 3,028 individuals would become homeless and seek emergency shelter by the end of 1986. THE CHIEF cause of homelessness is a lack of low-income, single room occupancy housing. More than 200 such units have been demolished or converted in the past 15 years, and available housing is monopolized by the 55,000 students who attend the University and Eastern Michigan University. Only the Embassy Hotel, at $22 per night and $100 per week, and the Ann Arbor YMCA, at $16 per night and $65 per week, offer low- priced sleeping rooms, according to Cox's study. Many of the most fortunate vagrants, who either receive $163 per month from the General Assistance program or hold a full-time minimum wage job, cannot afford these rates. This creates a sense of hopelessness among the homeless. Most will not even try to secure a job if they believe their paycheck will not cover housing costs, according to Jack Wilson, director of social services at the Salvation Army. FIVE emergency shelters in Washtenaw County carry the burden of supplying shelter and counseling to area vagrants. The Salvation Army operates the Arbor Haven Emergency Shelter Program, located on 809 Henry St. in Ann Arbor. This shelter offers free food, lodging, and job counseling. Those admitted to this highly structured rehabilitation program are expected to find a job and save money toward independent residency. "It's not just a place to crash," said senior supervisor Tom Doorien. The Shelter Association of Ann Arbor, located on 420 W. Huron, does not require visitors to find a job or save money, nor does if offer meal service. Many of the chronically homeless, substance abusers, and mentally ill frequent the shelter. Three organizations offer independent living programs: The S.O.S. Community Crisis Center, located on 114 N. River St. in Ypsilanti; Ozone House, a youth crisis agency at 608 N. Main St.; and SAFE House, located on 2201 Hogback Rd. in Pittsfield Township. Between the three adults programs, 27,000 'bed-nights' were dispensed in 1986, said Wilson. Anyone interested in participating in the Heart to Heart for the Homeless Walk can call 663-1870, 662-2265, or 485-8730. Pictures shows society s other side and STEVEN TUCH contrasting images. As visions of photographer/author. me to things I've never s ire than 1 500 people hacked malnourished black children, forced Holdt hopes that the never realized." rMo) een and --W . . ,r Rackham Auditorium last night to view what many referred to as "America's ugly side." American Pictures, the slide presentation by Jacob Holdt, showed a side of America that many people never see. The presentation, sponsored by Students In Social Action, first touched upon slavery in the 1800s and the Civil Rights Movement and then explored the present condition of America's poor. Audience members squirmed in their seats as two screens simultaneously projected to eat dirt to survive, drug addicts shooting up in doorways, and rat- infested shantys flashed on one screen, the second screen showed stately southern mansions and priviliged middle class children. According to Holdt, the main focus of the presentation was to confront the social imbalances that are prevalent in our society today. He particularly focused on poor blacks in the South and North. "I tried to understand the deep abuse and rejection that the underclass blacks had to live with," said the vagabond turned presentation, which he admits is made more for a white audience, will help sensitize Americans to societal ills. "I saw too much evil and despair and just wanted to try to bring some hope to those who are very bewildered, scared and frightened. Hopefully, the presentation will result in a new formation of people's beliefs in humanity. Too many people turn their backs on society." During intermission, Law student Karen Taylor, said, "I think it opens up your eyes. It exposes However, not everyone thought that "American Pictures" was a fair representation of American society. Numerous students, who asked not to be named, felt the presentation was overly slanted and unfair. In 1971 Holdt, from Denmark, was given a camera and he set off to travel around America. When Holdt returned to Denmark, he showed his slides to his father's Lutheran congregation. Soon, the show was open to the public and Holdt was invited to show his presentation in other European countries. IN BRIEF Compiled from Associated Press reports Senate to vote on civil contempt motion for Secord WASHINGTON - The Senate prepared yesterday to vote on a civil contempt resolution against retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Richard Secord as investigators tightened the vise on a key figure in the Iran-Contra affair. Senate Majority Leader Robert Byrd (D-West Virginia) said he hoped to act quickly on the matter, which would send the citation to U.S. District Court for possible enforcement. The Senate select committee investigating the Iran-Contra affair voted on Wednesday to set the contempt process in motion after Secord refused a Feb. 23 order that he gave consent for overseas banks to turn over records of accounts he may have controlled. Syrians threaten kidnappers BEIRUT, Lebanon - Syrian soldiers deployed in Moslem west Beirut have threatened severe retaliation if kidnappers kill any of the 25 foreigners held hostage in Lebanon, police said yesterday. In Christian east Beirut, a bomb killed two occupants of an automobile and wounded five other people, police reported. They said the device that expoloded in the Zalkaa district at 1:45 p.m. was not a car bomb. No group claimed responsibility. "The Syrians have sent messages through Shiite clergymen that they will not sit idly by if a foreign hostage is killed," a police official said, speaking on condition of anonymity. "They threatened the severest possible punishment." He said one result of the Syrian threat was Tuesday's announcement by the Revolutionary Justice Organization that it had delayed killing French hostage Jean-Louis Normandin. The group said it put off his "execution" for a week. Israel to end new weapons sales, trade with S. Africa JERUSALEM - Heading off a confrontation with the United States, Israel announced yesterday it would not sign contracts for new weapons sales to South Africa and would reduce its close trade and cul - tural ties with the country. The Israeli decision, announced by Prime Minister Shimon Peres, followed pressure from the United States to end military trade with a South African government that maintains a policy of apartheid. The sanctions left the Israeli government with room to maneuver in its 38-year-long relationship with South Africa by failing to end existing weapons contracts or to cut off all trade. Navy moves within striking range of Iranian missiles WASHINGTON - The Reagan administration, in a new warning to Iran not to escalate the Persian Gulf shipping war, has moved an aircraft carrier battle group into the northern Arabian Sea within striking distance of some new Iranian missile batteries, U.S. officials disclosed yesterday. Moreover, U.S. Navy ships assigned to the Mideast Task Force to patrol the gulf may soon begin escorting commercial tankers and cargo ships destined for Kuwait, the sources said. Some of the warships attached to the carrier battle group also might be ordered to join the task force for such escort work, they added. The officials, who agreed to discuss the matter only if not identified, said the United States now has 18 warships in or near the Persian Gulf EXTRAS Chinese see porn film BIEJING--Noontime television watchers in southern China inadvertantly were shown 20 minutes of a pornagraphic movie, the official China Daily reported yesterday. The report said thevideo "The Massage Girl" was televised in part of Guangdong province on Feb. 6 when two men used the government television transmission station to reproduce and view the video. The men mistakenly believed the station's transmitter was turned off at the time, the report said. "Many residents of the county were shocked to see the licentious pictures which were never before on screen," the daily said. The men were arrested and charged with illegally broadcasting a pornographic video. Pornographic films are banned in China and those caught possessing or selling such films often are jailed. If you see news happen, call 76-DAILY. Vol. XCVII - NE116 The Michigan Daily (ISSN 0745-967 X) is published Monday through Friday during the fall and winter terms. Subscription rates: September through April-$18 in Ann Arbor; $35 outside the city. One term-$10 in town; $20 outside the city. The Michigan Daily is a member of The Associated Press and sub - scribes to Pacific News Service and the Los Angeles Times Syndicate. 4 U U Duderstadt predicts budget, tuition increase WE WORK AS LATE AS YOU DO ' Whenever you need clear, quality copies, come to Kinko's. We're open early, open late, and open weekends. When you're working late, it's good to know you're not working alone. ki"nko's,- Greatcopies.Great people. OPEN 24 HOURS 540 E. Liberty Across From Mich'Theater 761-4539 OPEN EARLY OPEN LATE 1220 S. University Across From Village Corners 747-9070 -O n A Major Events presentation Milky Way and Westwood One Radio Network present Tour '87 with special guest Georgia Satellites THURSDAY,CMARCH 26 44wE - 1 a ommm a (Continued from Page 1) students to the Board of Regents yesterday, Virginia Nordby, director of Affirmative Action, said that "between 1980 and 1986 minority enrollment has increased by 24.1 percent, while white enrollment of all students has declined by 3 percent." But not all minorities have achieved this same rate. Although black student enrollment has increased 10.4 percent over the past three years, the total number of black students only increased this year by 55, bringing the total tol,674 - 5.3 percent of the student body. Hispanic enrollment currently stands at 2 percent, or 621 students, while Asian enrollment accounts for 5 percent of the student body or 1,557 students. Nordby told the regents that "new recruitment efforts have dramatically paid off' as she noted a 50.7 percent Hispanic increase in &EltgrnU0 AMERICAN BAPTIST CAMPUS CENTER FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Huron St. (between State & Division) Sundays: 9:55 worship; 11:25 Bible Study groups for both Undergrads and. Graduate Students. Wednesdays: 5:30 Supper (free) and Fellowship. CENTER OPEN EACH DAY for information call 663-9376 ROBERT B. WALLACE, PASTOR FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1432 Washtenaw Ave.- 662-4466 (between Hill and S. University St.) William Hillegonds, Senior Minister Sunday Worship Services at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. UNIVERSITY MINISTRY J. B. Notkin, University Minister University Seminar: Galations 11:00 a.m., French Room. new enrollment and a 19.3 percent increase for Asians over last year. Similar statistics for blacks account for a 34.7 percent increase. Continuing its downward trend, Native American enrollment decreased by 23 students.w In a statement to the board, Regent Deane Baker (R-Ann Arbor) said the University's continuing problems with minority enrollment are not a fault of the University, but of the state's public school system. "With black enrollment, the University has simply not been successful because the pool of qualified black high school grad- uates is far too small," said Baker. In other developments, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost James Duderstadt predicted that the University's growing financial needs would once again mandate an increase in student tuition for the coming year. Regents discuss research (Continued from Page 1) The minority report emphasizes "academic freedom," the researcher's right to study any topic, and leaves individual decisions on controversial research up to the regents. 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