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NEWS AND
VIEWS FROM GFWC'S CONVENTION
(Photo)
Three thousand delegates made this 75th Anniversary
of the GFWC a landmark conclave! (Previous sentence in boldface type) And 1,500 visiting
clubwomen boosted the attendance to make the meeting one
of the GFWC 's largest in the last decade. The Conrad Hil-
ton in Chicago, which still refers to itself as the "Largest
Hotel in the World," was unable to accommodate all dele-
gates at the luncheons and banquets; as a result, balconies
were filled to capacity as were adjacent rooms.

What accounted for the tremendous turn-out? (previous sentence in boldface type) Many
things, say obvservers. The resolutions were highly contro-
versial and brought out advocates who argued and discussed
these for several days . . . necessitating rearrangement of
convention agenda. And then, of course, the contested offices
for the GFWC Executive Committee, plus, too, the central
locale of Chicago in relation to the U. S.--more accessible
to more states.

Excitement abounded. (previous sentence in boldface type) Clubwomen flocked into the halls
and lobby of the hotel, and the large delegatios came into
the convention hall together, a very impressive sight. They
appreciated the proximity of all facilities . . . the exhibit
hall on the main floor of the hotel, and carpeted, too! . . .
the huge convention hall on the second floor . . . and the
grand ballroom and other large rooms also on the second
floor. More than 15 elevators were waiting to whisk club-
women up to their rooms.

No chance for late-sleepers (previous sentence starter in boldface type) at this convention, because
there were 7:45 classes every morning in Parliamentary Law
and Public Speaking. And packed rooms every day!

(Caption above the photo) Lively discussion from the floor on the resolutions aired opinions of
the delegates.

The Illinois Banquet on Monday night, was a high
opening point for the convention. (previous sentence was in boldface type) Elegantly gowned club-
women filled the great ballroom and listened to greetings
from the Honorable Otto Kerner, Governor of Illinois and
the Honorable Richard Daley, Mayor of Chicago. Presiding
was charming Mrs. James Segraves, outgoing IFWC Presi-
dent. Speakers were Mrs. Eugene Kuntzman, Illinois Con-
vention Chairman and Mrs. Clarence Hendrickson, incom-
ing IFWC President. Past GFWC President, lovely Mrs.
Theodore S. Chapman, offered the invocation.

Business began Monday Morning (first four words in boldface type) with the talented,
versatile GFWC President, Mrs. William Hasebroock, pre-
siding. A new innovation, a morning newscast by a local
TV personality, intrigued the delegates who had arisen early
for one of the 7:45 a.m. classes in Parliamentary Law or
Public Speaking, and had not had a chance to see the morn-
ing papers.

Resolutions were read (previous three words in boldface type) and discussion--lots of it--began!
Opposition to the Admission of Red China in the U.N.
brought some heated arguments. Some held that admission
would provide a platform, and a vote, to the Red Chinese;
others agued that we couldn't bargain unless we let Red
China in the U.N.,--how could we ignore millions of peo-
ple? But the ultimate vote was against admision. (against admission was italicized)

The population boom, (first three words were in boldface type) another controversial issue, elicited
much pro and con. But even religionists believed that we
must move to curb the threat that the increase in world
population poses. Else, by 1970 the world will face a food
crisis. Upshot was adoption of the resolution urging clubs
to petition their state governments to enact legislation to
make family planning services available to those who want
them and to educate the public to their accessibililty.

Hottest of all was the debate on Humane Treatment
of Animals. (previous sentence in boldface type) However, in defense of this resolution, it was
pointed out that all 50 states have prevention of cruelty to
animal laws. All agreed that better enforcement was a good
idea. The prevailing side pointed out that use of animals
for medical experimentation was absolutely essential. Why
could this not be coupled with humane treatment? The
argument won.

Other resolutions passed (first three words in boldfaced type) called for legislation to halt
strikes that affect essential public services; opposition to
the establishment of labor unions for teacher; laws to limit
political campaign spending; means to attract more qualified

September, 1966, General Federation Clubwoman

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