European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - June 28, 1988, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Lue Saay Juno Zub 1sb8 the stars and stripes Page 9 Owca votes to keep All female status Chicago a the National Owca facing a court Hank Over a Washington slate chapter s decision to hire a Man As a Leader has voted id re lain he Ali in talc status it has held for 130 Yean its National president said sunday. But inc Organ i Avion 5 Board of directors postponed a vote on whether to cd pc the Tacoma. Wash., chapter far hiring a Man As executive director said president or Lyndora Mclain i Putnam. The chapter has sued to remain a part of the National organi action which concluded its Llesi National convention Sun Day Al a downtown hotel. At the five Clay Mei tag. An estimated 1,200 delegates Tram local chapters across the country voted overwhelmingly to continue to exclude men As full voting members. Putnam said. It is now More important than Ever that the Owca remain an autonomous women s membership movement be cause of he serious challenges which confront women in the areas of employ ment housing child care and poverty she said. The Owca s position is an affirmative response to inequity and disparity which continue to be the Rule rather com Tavss fans crowd he Reno cheers for the champs fresh from inning he Banks to cheer their returning heroes. The Netherlands �