Joni Jacobs takes her campaign to the streets

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candidate get on the ballot. Not a few sign- When asked whether she would raise ers comment that it will be good to see sales taxes or cut social spending, Joni critSAN FRANCISCO-The campaign of someone besides a Democrat or Republican icized the terms of the debate in which the socialist mayoral candidate Joni Jacobs on the ticket. After being told of Joni's poor and working people are the losers in really got underway during the month of role in organizing defense activities at abor- both "solutions." June as supporters began collecting the sig- tion clinics, people often sign on that basis Despite Joni's credentials as a NOW All candidates must pay a $2581.80 fil- The fact that Joni is an activist involved organizer for two years, the chapter chose ing fee, which for reasons unknown to the in the real-life issues facing San Francis- to endorse mayoral candidate Richard San Francisco Registrar of Voters is based cans sets her apart from the other Hongisto, who did less to defend women's on two percent of the mayor's annual candidates. She's probably the only candi- rights and keep clinics open with his powsalary ($129,090). The only way to avoid date who goes into the streets to put herself ers as sheriff than Joni has as a feminist the filing fee is to collect enough signa- on the ballot-and she is always one of the activist. tures to offset the cost at $.25 each, or top signature-getters.

In just four weeks, over half the neces- running with $8 million in property from Saturday mornings, campaign supporters sary petitions have been filed. But more are real estate alone. Jacobs called the endorsemeet in the San Francisco Socialist Action needed, and supporters of the Jacobs social- ment "a cynical choice of the lesser evil" headquarters. After coffee, bagels, and ist campaign are welcome to join from among the capitalist candidates rather donuts, volunteers split up into teams and petitioning in July. head out into the city's neighborhoods to On June 19, Joni was interviewed by the struggle for women's rights. gather signatures and talk to people about San Francisco National Organization for Anyone who wants to help support the Joni's campaign. Literature tables with Women (NOW) Political Action Commit- campaign, talk to the candidate, and eat a posters, buttons, and flyers are set up tee to determine the chapter's endorsement. great meal besides, should come to our When her lack of experience balancing a fund-raising dinner at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Supporters are also taking petitions with municipal budget was questioned, she July 13, at 77 Cedro St. in San Francisco. them to pass around at work and school or replied, "I look forward to the challenge of Call (415) 821-0458 for details. to gather signatures at train and bus sta- balancing a $3 billion budget. Balancing a Funds are needed. Checks should be made $3 billion budget isn't hard. What's hard is out to the Joni Jacobs for Mayor CamPetitioners report a generally friendly balancing the budget of a family of four on paign and sent to 3435 Army Street, Room response to the idea of helping a socialist $600 per month SSI benefits."

SOCIALIST ACTION JULY 1991 32 proceeding, Major J. F. Blanche, the hearing officer, recommended to his superiors that Larsen be tried for "desertion in time of war. " In a significant departure from past Marine Corps threats against Larsen, however, Blanche recommended that the maximum penalty for this offense, the death penalty, not be imposed.

Blanche's report and recommendation now go to Major Gen. Vermilyea, commanding general of the Fourth Marine Air Wing. Vermilyea has enormous discretion in this matter, ranging from dropping the charges entirely to authorizing a court martial with the maximum proposed penalty.

The recent hearing Larsen's new Conscientious Objector hearing was held in closed session, on Treasure Island, San Francisco, June 24-26. During this three-day proceeding, 12 witnesses provided testimony on his behalf, including several from the religious community.

The one Marine reservist from Larsen's unit called by the government to testify against Larsen, had in earlier depositions made several potentially damaging statements. In the course of the hearing however, this witness was thoroughly discredited when he gave several different versions as to when a particular statement by Larsen was supposed to have been made. natures required to quality for ballot status. alone. 10,327 total. throughout town.

tions, movie lines, and political events. member for eight years and clinic defense Hongisto is also the wealthiest candidate, than picking a true representative of the 308, San Francisco, CA 94110.