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Show S.G.A.G. VOTE Amendment Yes! MUN REPORT The 13th Session of the Pa- cific West Model United Na- tions opened in San Jose, California on April 24, 1963. One hundred nine colleges, representing 110 nations from 11 Western states were ad- dressed by Ambassador Jonathan B. Bingham, U. S. representative on the U. N. Economic and Social Council, keynote speaker. Bingham gave the following description of the U.N. as an answer to those people wrho oppose the U.N. and M.U.N.: Picture the U.N. as a row boat in a stormy sea; the boat is continually springing leaks. The people riding in the boat oppose each other and they all have oars of different length. Each person is rowing in a different direction. But when asked where they would be but for the boat, they have the same answer. Godfrey Amachree, undersecretary in charge of U.N. civilian operations in the Congo, addressed the second General Assembly on April 25th, . Amachree stated that all U.N. troops would be pulled out of the Congo by the end of the year. There are now 12,000 troops in the Congo, and this number will be cut to 7,000 in June. The U.N. troops have completed their mission in the Congo, he said. It is time for the people of the Congo to start governing themselves. When asked his opinion of those people and groups who oppose the U.N. he said that they obviously dont know anything about the U.N. and its operations. Nickolai R. Ambassador Fedorenko, new U.S.S.R. ambassador to the U.N. spoke at the M.U.N. banquet on Saturday, April 27th. Another event of interest at the 13th Session was a move to either expell or place - economic and political sanctions on Portugal. This move was brought about because of Portugals attitude towards her affairs with Angola. The resolution passed committee but failed in the General Assembly. At the close of the 13th all delegates were looking forward to the 14th h Session to be held at in Spokane, College Washington. Session Wit-wort- Date Line. May & 9:50 May 8 Elections Assembly Trustee Resolution Board of Trustees at the regular monthly meeting of Tuesday, April 23, passed the following resolution and directed that it be brought to the attention of all members of the faculty, staff, and student body of Westminster College and any and all other interested parties: WHEREAS the Board of Trustees of Westminster College has at heart a full and complete awareness of the Christian purpose, high educational aims validity, and importance of the College and earnestly endeavors to be motivated solely by these considerations; and WHEREAS the Board of Trustees has laid upon the President and his administrative associates full responsibility for effecting all operations, changes, reforms, and economies essential to the optimum effectiveness of the College, including those specified and suggested in the Management Study ordered and prepared in 1962 by the firm of Haskins & Sells; and WHEREAS the Board of Trustees has been made aware by other than proper means of disagreements of interest and views which are inimical to the best interests of the College, its aims, and its program; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of Westminster College has full and complete confidence in the President and the College administration to act in accordance with the ideals of the College and for the implementation of those ideals; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that attempts to discredit any College official by any and all means except via the President to this body are discountenanced; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that attempts to involve anyone without direct interest in the College, including the general public, in discussion of issues that are strictly and solely the business of the College will not be tolerated; and finally BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the loyalty support, and assistance of all members of the Westminster College community, regardless of the status or position of such persons, is not only expected but also required in behalf of the College and its ideals, in order that those ideals may be realized and attained in the highest possible degree. 1963, FROM THE PRES. The current student campaigns are being conducted in an atmosphere where divisions still are strongly emphasized. It is a situation where the old line is not acceptable to a student body that wants the reconstruction of this college community upon a basis of respect and defined responsibility. The Student Government has been reorganized, and now, is proposing a Student Judiciary as a stride towards the accomplishment of the goals of respect and responsibility. It isnt the answer to all problems; in fact, the Court is only a means to an end. If support is levied upon the means, the ends for which we have labored and now seek, will be within grasp. This student body united in protest on February 19. Now may this student body unite, in the same spirit on May 6 and hence, for the success of our Student Judiciary. The campus newspaper, The Parson, is an open forum to all elements of the college. The give and take in print contributes the wide range of opinion needed to bring life to college program. When one element receives more attention than another, it could possibly be because this is the element with more to be expressed and, too, because one element on campus expresses an opinion doesnt necessarily mean that this same group is obligated to apologize for the absence of conflicting views. The editor and staff devote much time and investigation to the preparation and printing of The Parson. When criticism is levied against a particular issue, may it be based upon facts not opinions of individuals who have not attempted to investigate. Critical analysis by people who know the background of the different issues is valuable to the success of a student government program. May this be received as a suggestion for better faciliating the role of the campus newspaper. Frederick Pinkerton S.G.A. President Gymnasium Concert Choir Home' JewConcert, 8:30 p.m. ish Community Center May 10 Alpha Chi Initiation Ferry Hall Lounge Stevenson-Alph- a Chi Banquet Maxfields Lodge May 13 Spring Sing 7:30 p.m. May 14 Westminster Day No Classes May 15, 16, 17 Play, C 22 8:00 p.m. May 17 Faculty Wives Dance, 7:00 p.m. Kitty Hawk Room STUDENT Petitions Due May 6 Seven Positions Available Turn Petitions in to Court Committee Ken Denne Dinner-- COURT Fred Pinkerton Stan Clark John King Larry Reynolds Duddy Expresses Opinion by I)r. Duddy seems to me to be of It great potential benefit that certain basic College issues have been widely discussed in recent months. But beyond the discussion it is essential that we take positive steps to resolve our problems. For only thus can we keep our balance as a community and maintain a rate of progress consistent with our program and the goals to which that program is directed. Two thoughtful, constructive, written proposals for the strengthening of the College were presented to me in February and March by students the College Judiciary and Project 67 plans. I was then directly involved in preliminary discussions of the former, and have watched its subsequent development with interest. Its specific great elements are being worked out by student leaders in cooperation with the Discipline and Student Life Committees. All those involved are certainly to be commended for their devotion, their efforts, and their generosity with their time. As for Project 67, I have been kept advised of its progress, and take this opportunity to thank those who are developing it, also, as a program in the best interest of the entire College. If I have been disturbed by anything at all about either of these two plans, it has not been their merits or weaknesses but the ignorance of the projects which has been S.G.A. CANDIDATES Monday, May 6, the primary elections for S.G.A. offices will be held. The presidential candidates are: Louis Campbell, sophomore; Mike Hogben, senior; Stan Clark, sophomore; Jerry Harris, junior, and Ron Shelly, junior. Those running for tfie office of vice president are: Hob Williams, junior; Bill Weller, sophomore. Secretarial candidates include: Karen Kelly and Athena Floros, both sophomores. Delent Berg, sophomore and Joe Bicliarrs, junior, are the Joe Richards, junior, are the candidates for treasurer. S.G.A. AMENDMENT In addition to the election of officers, the Student Court proposal will be on the assembly agenda. Students are urged to carefully consider this important proposal. , evidenced on campus. There seem to be quite a few people w ho know only that there are such plans, and have not troubled themselves to learn more. Indeed, even the names of the projects appear to be unknown to quite a few. This is most unfortunate for the same reason that ignorance of important political issues is regrettable in the general public. An apathetic, attitude may be worse than regrettable, as a matter of fact it may be disastrous. I would therefore urge all members of the campus community to inform themselves of these plans and take active part in their enactment and implementation. For only thus can these projects for the furtherance of the general welfare be successful. Much has been spoken and written about responsibility of late, and I must say that here are two specific cases in point. Esoecially is this trud of the College Judiciary. So inform yourself thoroughly and enter the debating lists to make your comments and sugges-rion- s known. For the result will affect you directly it will be the code by which your life on campus will be governed. Another aspect of this responsibility has to do with the forthcoming elections. I earnestly hope that every student will make it his or her business to vote for the very best candidates. For those elected will be responsible for administering the new code, for interpreting it, and for amending it if necessary. Those elected will be involved in selecting the members of the Student Court and the student members of the Review Board. These elections are not merely popularity contests. Complete information and reasoned judgment are integral elements of the eternal vigilance which is the price of liberty. As has been stated on many occasions, the campus must be solidly and (Contd Page 2) |