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Show December 6, ijl THE PARSON Page 2 Activities L.I.W. Continued (Continued from page 1) In the Wednesday session of the Honors Seminar, Dr. Duddy and Prof.. II. P. Sturm lectured on their view of Federal Aid. Both Dr. Duddy and Prof. Sturm came out against further federal aid to either public or private education. Dr. Duddy explained that a dual system of private and public education is needed in our society. He explained that this quality helps keep both types honest. Dr. Duddy divided reasons against increased federal aid into three general categories: political, economic, and philosophical. Under political, he cited that eighteenth 'century maxim: He governs best who governs least, and went on to note that there is no specific justification for federal aid in the Constitution. Under economic reasons against-aid- , it was pointed out that rather than getting something for nothing the tax dollar is deflated some 30 per cent by the time it goes fears that God-fearin- g SOUNDS OF PROTEST Dr. Washington. through Duddy also stated that We are the victims of empire building, in the best Parken-sonia- n sense." By this he meant that the federal government is manufacturing a system to make work. As an alternative to federal aid, Dr. Duddy proposed that we force the issue on a local level. . Dr. Duddy favor of capital punishment. McNamaras reply was the presentation of actual findings showing that in some states where capital punishment was abolished, the crime rate was comparatively lower, or had not risen, than in those states in favor of capital punishment. These same also contested individuals that execution is cheaper. When actually, as the tape points out, it is more, expensive in that there are excessive trial costs and retrails. It wouldnt be that expento sive, said McNamara, care for those extra few prisoners, and then there are the mental disturbances following an execution. Those of the jury feel intense pangs of guilt. Also, for those who contend to be and religious may be attracted to the statement that only God has the right to take life, since He gives life. Thus it would seem only logical to abolish capital punishment. in- creased federal aid will destroy the balance between public and private institutions of higher learning. Throughout the course of Dr. Duddy's lecture, Dr. Ro-gaDr. Driggs, C. Fred Pinkerton, Jim Morris, and others, commented on some of the historical, as well as contemporary, problems involved in and pertaining to federal aid to education. Mr. Sturm implied that proper education" is the true challenge of our time. Proper education was defined as one which will enable a student to review, reflect . and react to progress. To attain a system of proper education, we must strengthen grade schools and high schools. Mr. Sturm pointed out that it is on the lower levels of education, that students really want to learn. Further, we must be interested in making our current system work. n, Evening Prog rams Capital punishment is wrong, declared the noted criminologist, McNamara, in the tape of his speech presented and supported by Mr. Ronald Twelves and Mrs. DeAnne Hanson. Some noteworthy and quite interesting arguments in McNamaras speech 'were that, it is moral- ly and ethically wrong. It is also criminally wrong, and some states have even abolished capital punishment. Another argument for the abolishment was the manner of selection of victims. The majority of those selected consisted of the underprivileged and yet were not always guilty. The abolishment of punishment will capital heighten the already existing statistics of crime happenings, said some who were in by Adrian Chan Tuesday evenings Sounds of Protest were highlighted by a tape recording of the HUAC San Francisco riot and the appearance and participation of two local citizens, Mr. J. Crellin, assistant city at- torney and Mr. Fairbanks. Under the supervision of Chaplain McDowell, a group of approximately 30 listened attentively on another version of the San Francisco demonstration occurring Friday, May 13, 1960, where policemen turned fire hoses on a group of 200 students in .the city hall, who were protesting the methods of the HUAC. The tape described the action of the police as brutal. When students sat down in the face of the fire hose, some were beaten with clubs and dragged out by their feet, their heads bumping down the stairs. A discussion followed. If there were star performers, they were the two local citizens who aided immensely in the discussion on these topics: the reliability and validity of the tape as compared to the film Operation Abolition; Justice Black. W. Cleon Skousens The Naked Communist; Dr. Fred C. Schwarz, and other ideas. The spotlight was focused mainly on Mr. Crellin, who voiced his opinions, while another local citizen remained rather silent, sopke but once, viewed the discussion and took a few notes from time to time in the back row. If one part of the evening should be singled out as an unforgettable experience, it would be the fireworks which literally exploded, right after Chaplain McDowell had dismissed the program at 9:20 p.m. Again the spotlight focused directly at Mr. Crellin, who debated vocifereously with the students, and with Chaplain McDowell on such issues as, American patriotism, United Nations, Communist satellites, China, and the Fifth Amendment. It was also very intriguing to focus on Mr. Fairbanks, an observer some distance away from the battlefront, and try to contemplate what rationale is osmosizing in his cerebral cortex. The Brotherhood of Peni-tente- s is a flagellant, religious organization of northern New and southern Colorado. They purport themselves to be the last 'remnant of the Third Order of St. Francis. Living in mountainMexico 1 ous villages along the Sangre de Cristo (The Blood of Christ) mountains, they seek to gain forgiveness for their sins by imitating the sufferings of Christ through flogand pull-- , ging, cross-bearindeath-cart- . To the the ing observor they appear as religious masochists who gain satisfaction of pain. through, Their art work consists of some of the most dramatic and creative work in the world today. non-Peniten- te self-inflictio- n per-io- by Ken Denne On Tuesday evening, November 28, a tape was played a sa part of Living Issues Week. The tape played was concerning the student riot of the House UnAmerican that occurred during a session Activities Committee in San Francisco. Due to the controversial groups, I feel that it is of increasing importance that we, the stu- dents of. Westminster College, become informed of the animosity shown by both groups concerned. We, as college students, have the advantage over the layman because of the fact that we have sources available to us, whereas the ordinary layman does not take the time nor put forth the effort in evaluating the issues concerned. I hereby submit to the . a list of readings that I have found to exhibit a complete discussion and a true, evaluation of the subject matter concerned. The following books have been written with the underlying objective of swaying ones opinion to either the far right or the far left or even perhaps the middle of the road. 1. Conscience of a ConservSenator Barry Gold-wate- r ative of Arizona, available in almost any bookstore or news- The students in attendance gained greatly from the discussion; those who werent there missed an opportunity rarely offered a student. If we in America today will educate ourselves to the ideals and concepts of Communism, as well as of our own country, then we will in turn defeat the All American Societies and Communism. The tape used as one of its authorities, Justice Black of the U.S. Supreme Court. The tape was followed' by a discussion period. t In attendance was a member of the Salt Lake City Attorneys office. He had some very unusual ideas about Justice Black, who he labeled as a dissenter, inferring that dissenters are Intramural Basketball stu-dentbod- y, stand. Masters of Deceit J. Edgar Hoover, available at the University of Utah Library, or in almost any bookstore. 2. 3. The Naked Communist W. Cleon Skousen Available in almost any bookstore. 4. The UnAmericans Frank Donner, paperback edition recently returned to the newsstands and bookstores after being formerly banned in Salt Lake City. 5. The Fifth Amendment Griswold, available Today through H. P. Sturm, Professor of Political Science, West- minster College. 6. The final document that I suggest be read was written in the summer of 1787 and remains as the basis of American society. This document is the Constitution of the United States. After reading the above selections, a true concept of the existing problems which face us today, will be demonstrated and present themselves to you, the student Now, the decision is yours. James P. Leap This is only one example of how many people today are labeled haphazardly because they dissent from common ideas and thought. It is well to note that our country was founded by dissenters, Samual Adams being the greatest. Schedule Team 1 (Frosh) Erickson, No. 2 (Frosh) Manning, No. 3 Part of the reason why todays dissenters become labeled so erroneously is because of the scare campaign now underway, led by the All American Society. This country has been faced with reactionaries before in her history, but never have the people been so easily duped by them. The Communists do pose a threat, but not as great as the Dr. Schwarz and Cleon Skousens would have you believe. well-meanin- d however. dangerous. Student Reading List Com. mittee. The playing of the tape was followed by a discussion led by W. U .Smith and Adrian Chan. A member of the City Attorneys office was present and gave some very unusual ideas concerning the judicial branch of our government. The students in attendance did set him straight, g Tuesday night a small group of students listened to a tape produced l?y the students o fthe U. of California concerning the student demonstration against the House (Frosh) (Frosh) Murphy, Reschert, No. No. 4 5, (Soph Lee, No. 6 (Soph) Mendez, No. 7 (Junior) Clark; No. No. 8 (Senior) Peterson; (Faculty). Intramural basketball 9 man- ager: Jack Buckley. Wednesday, Dec. 6 G:30, vs. 9; 7:30, 3 vs. 8; 8:30, 4 vs. Thursday, Dec. vs. 6; 7:30, 1 vs. Monday, Dec. 6; 7:30, 7 6:30, 8; 8:30, 2 vs. 11 6:30, 4 vs. 5; 8:30, 9 vs. Wednesday, Dec. 13 vs. 6; 7:30, 2 vs. 5; 8:30, 2 7. 5 7. 3 vs. ' 7. 6:30, 1 3 vs. 4. Thursday, Dec. 14 6:30, vs. 6; 7:30, 9 vs. 5. 8:30, 1 vs. 4. 8 A Dialogue B. Bobby Belch By KEITH McCARTY Ben Blue-bloo3rd assistant supervisor in the Peanut Brittle Division, having just recovered from a nasty slip on pile of jelly beans, addresses a neat, handB. Bobsome, but by Belch, You look tired, Boss. I feel sick. Candy Factory; tire-lookin- d, g Whatsa matter? com-sym- Too many red jelly beans. On The Bus: Belch. Yes? Yes, what? Did you call my name? No, I just burped. Whats that youre read- ing? The Daily Worker, Can I borrow the comic section? Sure. The Belch Home: B. Bobby Belch enters through the back door, pats the family dog lightly in the head, kicking him gently in the face. Hello, everybody! Hello. Sit down, dear, I just finished reading the Constitution. The what? The Constittion. Oh. X (Telephone rings ) Telephone, Bobby. Robert! Telephone, Robert. Who is it? Din Smooth. Din who? Smooth. Hello, Mr. Smut? S as No, Smooth! p, M i as in McCaas in Oper O rthys mother, ation Abolition, O as in over coats (for the naked comm' nists), T as in treason, ano H as in HUAC. Why are you calling; hes, Ice Cream Cohn cant; out getting a shine. Oh. Really, I just want to hear your voice. Why? I think youre pink. Whatr we have no pulPlts or books to hide behind. Why not?H Well frankly, were su- of God, and Ave can read. (Hands up and glancesa at his son whos reading spicious book.) Boy, what are you , reao-ing- Communist Manifesto. Who wrote it? Karl Marx. Karl who? ? |