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Show WESTMINSTER Page 2 The Vol. 1 attitude of the federal government toward missile development and related scientific research, in our opinion, began much earliei Parson Westminster Co'lege, Salt Lake City, Nov. 22, 1957 No. Editor in Chief Political Editor 1 Bill Holman Jan Pedersen News Editor Lynn Kelly Melva Lynch Toni Fehr Carole Miller Michael Roe Mary Anne Taylor Mauvis Smith Feature Editor Business .Manager Business Manager Business Dept Art Department Photography Music Department Don Shafer Jim Dean Russ Me Wilson, Petrulas, Omber, Carol Reporters: Jeanne Coleen Howells, Johnson, Johnson, Kaye Bowen, David Donna Ehler3 Freddie and Donna Strickland. Strother, Smith, Advisor Waide Condon Editorial The most interesting point in Senator Kennedys speech, at least to this writer, was his very clever analysis of the lack of g representation of the State of Utah in the important committees in the United States Senate. The reasoning behind policy-makin- this remark is as follows: The majority party in the Senate, in this case the Democratic party, will hold the chairmanship of every committee of major importance. Because of their majority they can control the selection of minority party members for the committee. If the minority party selections do not suit them, the majority party can block their appointment by simple majority vote in the Senate, since they of course control this. Of course Senator Kennedys solution is simple: Elect a Democrat in 1958. Another solution, which he did not explore was to, over the nation as a whole, elect three more Republicans and leave Utah as it is. This would make a Republican majority in the Senate, and Utah would again be represented. The analysis is interesting, but its real value is questionable. Facts Withheld ' Changing the topic to the national and international scene and more specifically to the Presidents recent report on science to the nation, the Senator contended that the people did not ge all the harsh facts to which they are entitled. According to Senator Kennedy: 1. The military situation is far grimmer than Mr. Eisenhower indicated. We are not only behind in Sputniks, but also ICBMs, rocket motors, rocket fuels, radar, and aircraft development. This raises the question of the effectiveness of our armed forces and our loss of prestige with the Eastern nations and, more important, our Allies. 2. We did not lose our lead overnight, but have been behind for the last five years. The reasons for this are the mountains of red tape which must be overcome, the duplication of effort (interservice rivalry?) by the Army, Air Force and Navy with the resulting waste of money, manpower and materials, and the refusal of the services to share scientific knowledge and data. The responsibility for the attitude that satelites and missiles are pui evisionary stuff can be placed directly on the Secretary of Defense. Perhaps this may be why research appropriations were cut 10 this year with no explanation. 3. The general attitude of the administration in regard to ICBMs was that ours were far superior to anything Russia could produce, and it therefore paid no heed to a warning sent to the President by three members of the Senate on June 30, 1955, which said, roughly: Our ICBM program is lagging behind and should be taken off a peacetime research basis and placed on a wartime basis. An assistant to the president should be appointed in charge of this development program who would have the power to coordinate all research in this field, namely that of the three branches of our armed forces. The President replied that he would consider it. In 1957 (and within the past two weeks) this program was adopted with the appointment of Dr. Killian of Massachusetts Institute of Technology to the newly created office of Special Assistant to the President in the field of scientific research. The above statement is undoubtedly true. The lackidasical LOFTUS NOVELTY & MAGIC CO. 25 9 over-popuatio- n. disc-jocke- y. TOYS . GIFTS 1 ed top-sell-er UTAH NOT REPRESENTED 4-75- Heap well-establish- This writer had the opportunity to hear Senator Kennedy speak in Salt Lake City on November 11. His speech contained several points which bear analysis. Phone EM than 1952. With the atomic bomb a reality and the development of highspeed jet panes, the government and the American public relaxed their efforts and the general feeling was that we had the bull by th horns. The major error was that of underestimating the scientific advances of the Soviet Union and overestimating By Don Shafer our own scientific lead. Even if the problem has become more administraI notice that one of the leadpressing under the Eisenhower administration, this journals is talking tion does not bear the full responsibility for the present situation. ing trade decline in popularity about the of Elvis Presley. Odd, then, that Real Problem Cited his latest release is showing all signs of surpassing every prevAgain changing his topic the Senator looked to the future ious record in sales. He must not when, as he sees it, our most serious problem will not be Sput- be very worried because he reniks and Muttniks but one of a social and economic nature, fused the job KALL offered him world as If the present population trend continues, the Hal March of 64 Thousand with most the will double in forty years, rapid growth population Dollar Question fame has just will come in underdeveloped areas such as Mexico and Latin recorded revamped version of This is Americas an oldie a called America, and many of the nations of Eurc-AsiOne' Dozen is Roses which is Communism. stand if It to are we against challenge greatest climbing right fact that where poverty exists. Communism up the platter ladder. Everybody a thrives. An effective weapon for combatting this threat lies in is getting into the proverbial act, Sinatra has a the possibility obsel ing our surplus food to these nations at low even Frank now. rate, the organization of a world food bank, and help in the connow is The trend in struction of hospitals, dams and schools here and abroad to im- definitely into country and style. Look for a gradual prove their standard of living. On the surface this is a simple, effective solution. We feed evolution right back into the oldthe hungry people, thereby stopping the threat of Communism. er type of ballads in about a year or two. Johnny Mathis has At the same time we dispose of the surplus food which is such jumped the gun on trends which a problem to the United States. But like all such panaceas, this should mean at least a few more one fafs to consider underlying factors. By selling our surplus years popularity. foods at low rates, we undercut the world market. The first reCant you see the song titles? Id Like to Get You on a sult of this, obviously, is the creation of poverty in areas which Slow I.C.B.M. to French Indodepend cn the sale of grain, for example, for a livelihood. china or Who Put the Fire Youre Hydrant on Sputnic Making Fun of Mutnic. Well, be that as it may, Id to simply like to say good-lucMathis. Johnny a. By Jan Pedersen NOVELTIES Friday, November 22, 1957 PARSON 1912 South Main top-slo- p rock-ibill- y k A Penny Saved is a Penny earned! This is a familiar quotation to us all, and though it may be very trite, it is on the minds of the SGA, particularly the mind of Rav Brinton, our student body tredurer. We have met with a committee consisting of President Duddy, Dean Ballen-ger- , Dean Hodges, and Mr. Gunn to set up a budge for the use of SGA finances. At .least when this is done, we will have a better idea as to why, when, where, and how of our funds. In the very near future, we hope to have a rough sample cojy of this budget and we shall print the information for you. On December 13, SGA will sponsor a Red Cross Blood Mobile on our campus. We are on hopes that everyone who is physically able will come and support this drive by donating a pint of this precious fluid so vital to life. George Green, Freshman Class president, is in charge and we are sure that he will appreciate any help that you can render unto him. There have been many requests to the SAG for the service of coffee in the Student Lounge ini the evenings when it is open.' There has been so little patron-- , age to the lounge that we have felt it worth while not to make a whole pot of coffee. From now on there will be instant coffee available to all upon request unless there is a big demand, at which time a pot of coffee will be made. If we see that the demand is worth the making of a whole pot, then it will be done from now on. So if you want it done let us know by patronizing the Lounge on Monday through Thursday from 8 oclock oclock. We would like to extend our thanks to the 25 out of the 344 students on our campus who turned out to support the great football team we have at Westminster (and have every right to be proud of) at the pep rally last Friday. Say, kids, we know that required assemblies on Friday are over, but does everything on our campus have to be required to get the support of the students? Where is all the school until 10 Can you give me a prescripspirit we have been hearing so tion for my hair? asked the much about? It worries me. patient. Congratulations from the SGA Dont worry, old man, said to all those who are members the It will all come of Publications. The dance was out specialist. allright. great and we are sure that all who went had a good time. We have some great leaders on the Children are natural mimics. Publications of our school, the They act like their parents in Parson and the Etosian, but you spite of every effort to teach them know we need the followers too. good manners. We cant have all chiefs and no indians. Man blames fate for all acciTo give all of you an inside story of an SGA meeting (I shall dents, but feels personally renot say typical) I am including sponsible for a the minutes of the meeting held on Nov. 12, 1957 at ten oclock in : Martin Allred, president of the SGA, aclled the regular meeting hole-in-on- e. G-2- One Stop SHOPPING of the Student Government Asso- ciation to order. Those present were: Allred, Russ McOmber, Carol Howells, Ray Brinton, Dwight Beattie, Art Sutton, Carl Johnston, June Slater and Dean Hodges. The minutes were called for and approved. SERVICE Art announced that the Junior Prom would take place on Dec. 14, 1957 at the Old Mill with dancing to start at nine oclock. Russ made the suggestion to recognize two seniors, Rale Thi-bau- lt and A1 Opydyke, of the football team at this last home game. It was decided to ask President Duddy to say a few words on behalf of the school to these fellows. Russ also brought up the idea of having a pep rally before the game. It was decided to have it on Friday at ten oclock. Russ and Art were put in charge. June announced that the Fountain Lunches Film Cosmetics School Supplies Stationary Greeting Cards Pub- lications Dance was to be held on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 9 to 12. The admission is 75 cents per couple or 50 cents stag. Dancing would be to the music of Bill Link and his band. The year book picture for the group was announced to be taken of ter the SGA meeting next Tuesday. Marty invited all members of the SGA to the budget meeting with members of the Administration on Thursday at 10 oclock. A discussion followed on the serving of coffee in the lounge in the evenings. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Where the Gang Meets DRYAN REXALL PHARMACY Corner of 1 1 th E. & 1 7th . So. |