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Had breakfast.
Sat on the floor in the cottage and worked in the African map. I redrew some countries in Southern Africa with which I am not satisfied yet.
Had Lunch.
Met with the adult class. Lois and I exchanged space. Those of us working on the map used the end near the apartments and put the sheet on two tables pushed together. Several women in the class cooperated in cutting out the countries from paper patterns. Eddie Washington directed this operation. I tried to make headway in the portion in which I am having trouble but didn’t have much success. I took it home to the end of the period to finish over the weekend.
Had a shower.
Worked on journal entries. Lay down for an hour and dozed a little. There was a rain storm, the first rain we have had today.
Went to dinner.
Went to the pavilion to listen to the news. I heard the tape twice and took notes. I had my usual seat with Eddie Washington and Gertrude Nailer.
Rally
Jim says oral testing to be conducted. among those called: Jean Lucas, Nancy Jones, Herman Gee, Rosa Mae Hines, Pauline Land, Lore B. Parris. Jim said Don Freed planning to move here, get job in University with our help, leave his child here, and establish a conference center here for students, experts of nuclear war, classes of all people of color. Terry said he respected Jim Jones more than anyone he had met in his entire life.
People named were quizzed by Jim in questions they might be asked. We have to think about 100 cataract surgeries.
Asked Nancy Jones why did you swat at somebody yesterday? She claimed she didn’t get her mail and refused to write a letter to counteract a false report. She swung at Jerry Bailey. Jim had a revelation in her case. We haven’t had a fight for six months and then have four in one day. Several told of various misdeeds of Nancy. She talks about going home. Jim said he was speaking for the last time. Jim held out hopes for peoples relatives to come, urged them to write about the good life here. If Nancy persists in her behavior, she will be very sick.
Jim explains why he wants seniors to say they have their own money. Wants them to think we don’t have our money in the bank so they cant think they can cut us off from our funds.
Dr. Goodlett’s reaction: going to create an article for a medical journal. He wants to come here, save him a place. Will do everything he can to come here.
Our enemies have cost us a million and a half.
The low-down methods they used to prevent Mona sent her back to an institution rather than let Rev Guy Young have her. Fifty cases like it. Tell lies and have said many stories on us. Took us a year to get Ruthie Quinn to Jonestown. Good thing to have Russian classes.
Teresa King and I went to library for Russian books. We spent several hours learning the Russian alphabet, pronouncing each letter. Record played with English words (long words) which are pronounced similarly.
Calvin Douglas and Danny Marshall had a fight. Dee Dee Lawrence and Dee Dee Smith. Addie Jones and Vennie Thompson. Latter two argue all time, each accuses the other of stealing from her. They have been moved. Jim warned that if either used loud voice or created disturbance they on PSU.
Calvin and Danny were calling each other names. Danny struck first blow. Misuse of authority in question but Jim says no justification for violence. Security now called Peoples’ Helpers. Night police are “Night Workers”. Calvin volunteered to be on PSU. He is off PSU. Calvin and Danny had to kiss each other 20 times. Anyone, two weeks on PSU who was using violence or egging on or not giving respect.
The young women had an argument; one punched the other. They rolled down the hill near the toilet. Jim said people wandering around after 10.00 will be noticed and reported.
Barbara Walker angry with Stephen because he wouldn’t date her. She scared Ronnie. Stephen fought back; said he would have killed her. Jim says she’s a lunatic. Jim says sedate her; she did same thing with Ronnie Dennis. He says she stays. Stephen thinks she’s rated too high. Jim says we can’t afford a confrontation; someone will be killed.
Bertha Cook will handle the gymnastics for the seniors. Jim says she’s sick and should be protected. Jim said she could even be a plant of the conspiracy.
Ben Robinson companion of Paulette Jackson argued with her when she was his supervisor. He also refused to get wood. Report by Jack Beam. Wants to break off with Paulette without giving a valid reason. Otis’ attitude seems to be based on what he thought was unfair treatment of karate team. Willie Malone gossiped about an administrative meeting which caused bad feeling.
Jim remarked any belief that either the band or karate team will make money is an illusion. The expense including uniforms and instruments overbalance any income besides time missed from work. Public relations may be served. We have over 1000 people and only 20 in agriculture. Jack said people turn all their opportunities to get on to some other job or activity to get out of the field. We have to get a living out of agriculture or some other money-making enterprises. Otis acknowledged his error. Willie and another get warning for tale-bearing.
Danielle accused of tale-bearing. In Dee Dee Lawrence and Dee Dee Smith case. Jim decided to put her on PSU for three days for insolence.
Lexie Davis given a warning on questioning regulations in regard to having windows closed.
A long hearing took place about lab technicians who don’t get along with Larry Schacht. They are dissatisfied with their work. Jim says get back on the job and don’t worry about whether you like the doctor or not. All concerned got a warning.
Brian Davis broke hack saws and had one locked up at home. Stanley Gieg didn’t report this though they were needed. Jury gave Bryan and Stanley two weeks on PSU. Brian said Stanley was at piggery, not his fault. Gieg taken off PSU.
Jerry Wilson climbed in loft, pulled Glenda Polite’s pants down. She protested and shoved him away jury gave him three weeks. Shanda James on floor for leading on a man. She doesn’t want a relationship she says. She finds him attractive but doesn’t even want a three-month relationship. Isn’t settled. Relationship committee will hear the case.
Nedra Yates made a statement concerning socialism which interpreted as an aspersion. She got warning. She is to smile and be pleasant for a week.
David Goodwin.
Praises: Alleane Tucker. Problem is she sings slave songs in field which caused others to object. Jack says Alleane interfered with Shirley’s supervision. Told not to do so, she started singing; she was told to hum to herself. Tina Turner Bogue, her supervisor, says she presents Aunt Jane image which irritates others on crew, though she’s a good worker. Though Alleane insisted on having Jim hear the case, Johnny Jones prevailed and sent it to counselors.
Jim gave us 9.00 tomorrow as rising hour. We’ll work all day on Sunday and have the whole day on Tuesday off. Paul Robeson records were played as we left the pavilion.
We arrived home about 2.30. I was in bed about 3.00.