Antiwar referendum gains momentum
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BOSTON-The Peace in Central America campaign to place a non-binding referendum on the ballot this November opposing U.S. intervention in Central America has expanded significantly during the past three months.
When planning began last spring, organizers hoped to gather signatures in 10 Massachusetts state representative districts. That goal has been surpassed due to the unexpectedly strong response the campaign has generated. Support has grown steadily as news of the referendum spread, with numerous organizations and individuals eager to petition in their own communities.
Petitions have already been confirmed in 37 districts. The referendum will therefore be on the ballot in all of Boston and Cambridge, and at least 10 other towns in the area. The many volunteers throughout the state may succeed in gaining ballot status in 41 districts.
The successful conclusion of petitioning means that local activists can now begin the educational work necessary to ensure the referendum's victory in the fall. A number of tasks are planned. Referendum organizers will be setting up neighborhood house meetings, printing and distributing literature on Central America, and participating in voterregistration drives.
The organizers are building a demonstration in Boston on Sept. 22 along PARTEA with the Central America Solidarity Association (CASA) around the slogan, «Vote No to War/Build Peace and Justice in '84. "
A series of war-crimes tribunals are also planned for October in conjunction with the Lawyers' Committee on Central America.
These activities, organized entirely on a volunteer basis, require financial support. The amount of work that can be done for the referendum depends largely on the amount of money that is raised in the next few months. The campaign has opened an office, staffed from 9 a.m. to noon, to coordinate the effort in all the districts. Office equipment and supplies are also needed. Anyone able to help with time, money, or Name suggestions should contact the referenAddress dum campaign at 169 Mass. Ave., Boston, Mass. 02116, or phone (617) 247- City 1577 Telephone The next issue of Socialist Action will include an interview with the coordinators of the referendum campaign.
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