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Show The Daily Utah Chronicle, Friday, November 15, Page Ten 1985 EDITORIAL Support King Day at rally Saturday Rally. It's not a word many of us use. Unlike the '60s era when participating in a political rally was part of your college education, such gatherings have almost ceased to exist especially in Salt Lake Gty. Some say rallies haven't been held because of apathetic communities. Others might say there's nothing to protest. For those that fall into either category, there is a cause that needs your support and your presence. Members of the black community will be participating in a rally and march Saturday in an effort to get state leaders to recognize Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday (Jan. 20) as a holiday. Utah is one of the last of about six states that has not recognized King's birthday. For reasons unknown, Utah leaders are reluctant to pass such a measure, despite actions already made by a state legislator. In the last legislative session Sen. Terry Williams, Lake, introduced a resolution to honor King's birthday. The resolution did not ask for a holiday, it only asked that the slain civil rights leader's birthday be honored. Conservatives in both Utah houses, however, insisted the resolution be reworded over and over again before they approved it. That kind of meager support is not enough and shows that Utah lawmakers are unaware of the purpose of enacting such a holiday. Saturday's rally and march are part of an D-S- alt effort to dispell some of the apparent misconceptions lawmakers and Utahns have about the proposal. The proposed holiday is not a holiday meant for blacks only. Though King was a leading spokesman for blacks during the '60s, he was also a giant in trying to achieve peace through nonviolent means. He also was a chief organizer of human rights felt by all Americans, not just blacks. His efforts helped in enacting the Civil Rights Act which ended segregation in public accommodations. King's contributions don't end there. His leadership also led to the Voting Rights Act, which suspended literacy tests and other devices used in preventing blacks as well as other Americans from voting. King's contributions far outweigh those of many Americans, including presidents. For that reason students should join the black community in the rally in trying to win a Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. The rally will be held at the Federal Building, 100 S. State Street, at noon. Those who attend will then march to the State Capitol for speeches. King said once in a sermon before he was assassinated that he would like to be remembered as one "who tried to love and serve humanity." It's time students join the rallying spirit of the '60s and urge lawmakers to answer that request by enacting a Martin Luther King Jr. holiday in Utah. Chronicle ' The Daily Utah Chronicle is an independent stu- dent newspaper published during fall, winter and spring quarters, excluding test weeks and quarter breaks, by the University Publications Council. Editorials reflect the opinion of the editorial board, and not necessarily the opinions of the student body or the administration. Subscriptions are S25 a year, S10 an academic quarter. All subscriptions must be prepaid. Forward all subscription correspondence, including change of address, to the Business Manager, Daily Utah Chronicle, 240 Union, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112. End arms race at summit Editor: summit gives us an The upcoming Reagan-Gorbachof the opportunity to stop the arms race. If one-tenhealth we arms to on went care, social money spent Peace Corps, programs or foreign aid programs like the the world would be a much better place. It is such a waste to spend billions of our tax dollars on the production of weapons that consume our resources and that can never be ev th used. The days of World War II and "more is better" are over. We live on a planet we now have the power to destroy. If strategic defense in space is allowed to develop, we escalate the energy and resources poured into planning the gruesome fight and pollute yet another source of human inspiration and perspective. Let us not be the side that holds up progress in controlling nuclear weapons. Jennie A. Turner Medical student facts available N-po- wer Editor: In an effort to stop this nuclear war of the words, I strongly suggest that those who want facts read the article This in the Wilson Quarterly (Winter 1985, pp. look on nuclear power and its article provides a non-bias1985. 1945 from to development Information on everything from who has the power, who doesn't, how we got it, how they got it, commercial and military development, the dangers and uses, and its efficiency compared to coal, to the view of the press. Read it and then tell us where your view stands. 91-13- 3). ed Freshman James Ludlow Mechanical Engineering Iran treats women well Associate Editor News Editor Sussan Esmaeli Graduate student Middle East Studies gets an apology Ex-que- en Editor: On Nov. 4 an article entitled "U. looking for a sincere queen," was run in which I stated that the 1984-8- 5 U. Homecoming Queen, Michele Brown, neglected her duties when she missed some radio interviews the day after the pageant. She has brought to my attention that she was not aware of the interviews and would have enjoyed going if she had only been informed of them. When I cited this as an example, I didn't intend it as a personal affront to her reputation, I was trying to show that the queens of the past were not necessarily concerned .with their responsibilities. The history of the pageant and its winners supports my view, but in the case of Michele Brown I failed to gather all the facts and am at fault for that. I wanted to let the students know that if there were a pageant, it would be run properly in order to ensure Miss University of Utah would be just that for the entire year, or there would be no pageant. I publicly apologize for the insulting effect of the article to Miss Brown. Richard W. Driscoll Senior Class President This letter is in response to Shohreh Gholsorkhi's letter entitled "Status of Moslem Women" in the Nov. 7 Tell Chronicle. Gholsorkhi, in an obvious manner, tried to divert the issue of women to the political aspects of the Iranian government. However, it should be known that women are very much involved in political, economic and social activities throughout Iran. Contrary to Mahdavi's claim in Reporters .... Editorial Editor Sports Editor City Editor Photography Editor Copy Editor Asst. Editorial Editor Asst. Sports Editor Asst. Extra Editor . Peter Bchle Debbie Eldredge Milne . Lisa Carricaburu Shia Kapos John Youngren Marva Bickle Steve Griffin Dory Donner Shauna Bona Mike Prater Fara Warner us what you think Letters and opinions must be accompanied with a verifiable name, address, telephone number along with the writer's year in school and major. If the writer is not a student, he or she must give relation to the university. The Chronicle reserves the right to edit all material received for style, libel, taste and length. All material may be submitted to the Chronicle offices, 240 Union Bldg. the Oct. 23 Chronicle., women comprise a large percentage of the student body in the universities. Also, women hold congressional seats and therefore are involved in the Loren Jorgensen Trudy Skogerboe Debbie E. Milne, John Youngren. ef injustice done to the American women in the 20th Century. For example, women didn't have voting privileges until 1920. And despite the Equal Rights Amendment, men arc chosen for job positions over women with equal abilities in addition to men being paid more for the same performance than women. This to me is true injustice. Editor: Editorial Board: Peter Behle, Marva Bickle, Shauna Bona, Lisa Carricaburu, Shia Kapos, Editor-in-Chi- country's decision making w hich has a direct influence on the w hole country. Socially women play an important role in the educational system. 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