HONORING THE ELDERS : JESSICA MITFORD, DECKA, AND STUDS TERKEL / KPFA| Jessica Mitford, Decka and Studs Turkle. - CONTENTS: After an illuminating introduction, by Pat Scott, CEO of Pacifica, Jessica Mitford reads from "Outside the Magic Circle"| Studs Terkel eulogizes the 1960's movement, then tells stories about Viriginia Derr who is from Montgomery, Alabama, about Mr. Smith, a self-declared anti-semite, and about Jerome Serby. Studs Terkel goes on to talk about the decay of the trade unions, specifically former president Ronald Reagan's effect on the air controllers union. Terkel also comments on P.A.T.C.O., newspapers, and a union activist in the historical Flint, Michigan sit-down labor landmark. Terkel comments on today's youth, then praises Jessica Mitford for her inspiring life. Mitford explains that she is a product of her environment. Terkel talks about his encounter with Bertrand Russell. Terkel talks about the Atlanta airport, tells a story about an experience he had in the nearby train station, and comments on Ohio car makers. Decka sings, then talks about her experience writing a book about embalming. In ending, Terkel quotes Einstein. - RECORDED: 4 Nov 1995 by KPFA at event held to raise funds for KPFA.
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