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Show Page 2 The PARSON Young Dems Plan Good Year ''Parson Says Nothing No one can escape the fact that the changes in administration, faculty and organization at Westminster College within the last three years have completely revitalized the image now being projected by the school. Not only the citizens of Salt Lake City but of the state have begun to realize that Westminster College means quality and is producing it. Playing an integral part in the new wave of expansion is The Parson the first line of battle. Eight hundred copies of The Parson, printed weekly, spread throughout Utah and the West. Many people form their first impression of the College from glancipg through The Parson. It could be the glance that kills. For the first impression to hit the reader is The Parson. A name in itself which is antiquated, bringing to mind only the old concept of a country It projects no real facts. preacher peaceful and It says nothing about a progressive school with goals. It ha3 nothing to say, period. We must change the name of the Westminster College newspaper. We have something to say and we are serious in saying it. A person must be interested enough to pick a paper up before reading it. easy-goin- g. far-reachi- ng Let's complete the wave of expansion and the total impression by giving our number one public relation tool a leg to stand on. Ed. Note : Suggestions for a newspaper name may be submitted in The Parson office, Room 16, Foster Hall, between or to Box 158, Converse, before October 1. The Parson Editorial Board will make the final decision. 2-3.- 30 by Yvonne DeMars The Young Democrats-clu- b is part of the political nucleus on the Westminster campus. As a member, one becomes aware of party politics and political issues; he gains a knowledge of the organization and function of the Democratic Party as a whole. This is accomplished by active participation in the clubs activities: Important guest speakers are often present at our regular meetings, moneyraising projects are sponsored in cooperation with other campus Y.D. clubs, and active part is taken by our members in the State and National Young Democratic conventions, volunteer work is done for the Democratic party and its candidates, especially during the national elections. It is to be understood that although we are a tool of the Democratic party, the is an independent club with its own constitution and platform adopted at the National convention. Along with the Democrats, however, we strive for world peace, the ease of racial tensions and poverty in the United States, and the cessation of Communistic influence in the world. Y-D.- s Congratulations to the administration, faculty and students responsible for the organization of Orientation and Initiation Weeks. Activities for both were well organized and on the whole ran quite smoothly. Even the participation seemed well organized with most frosh joining into the fun enthusiastically- 'Requiredness Gone Required weekly convocations are now a thing of the past at Westminster College according to President Arbogast. The Board of Trustees has suggested a worship service of some kind on campus held regularly but not required. It would seem that excessive requiredness is no longer a problem. Thank goodness! Lets let it stand at that and give it a chance to work. International Comment George Wood head of today. Mr. Woodhead is a Political Science, Business Administration major and a native of Salt Lake City. Ed. Note: Comment, "written by Mr. G. Woodhead is the first of a series to be presented by The Parson concerning the critical international relations Perplexed with the danger of total escalation to an aggregate nuclear war that could destroy all civilization, we are engaged in war for years to come what may well be the precedent-settinthe how to do it guide, the how not to do it nightmare, or a useless waste of humanity. How did we get into such a spot? In todays political world there are two major struggles the East-Weconflict, and the problem of new nationalism vs. g st France, New Zealand, the Philippines, Thailand, and Parkistan grouped together into the Southeast Asian Treaty Orgonization (SEATO), a military alliance. The Chinese Communist, however, paid little or no attention to SEATO, but continued to advance. South Vietnam, clearly inclined to be was faced by the increasing subversion of guerilla efforts originating from North Vietnam and provoked by Communist China. The South Vietnamese, seeking to maintain their new national sovereignty reluctantly asked the United States to assist them in overcoming the subversive efforts of North Vienam and Communist China. With the final termination of the French Colonial Empire in Asia resulting from the battle of Dienbienphu, four new nationalist nations emerged from what once constituted the colony of Indochina: Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Northern Vietnam. French colonial domination removed meant open season was declared on the new Asian nations by the proponents , of the East-Westruggle. The first catch was bagged by the Communists as a result of the 1951 Geneva Conference. North Vietnam fell into the Communist store of nations that orbit about Red China. Awakened to the new push originating from Communist China, the West gathered resisting strength. The United States, Britain, Australia, pro-Wester- n, st Starting at firstWith military advisors and teachers the U- S. strived to win the influence of South Vietnam and to meet its contracted SEATO agreement. Time told more help was needed to prevent the absorption of South Vietnam into the Chinese Communist camp. After increased Communist activities and advances the U. S. announced a new, firm policy against continued communist aggression. For- the first time since our 1954- commitment to South Vietnam, U. S. men with di.U. S. equipment bombers rectly attacked the communist in reciprocation for an attack upon U. S. ships in the Gulf of Tonkin. Strategic targets in North Vietnam were crippled and destroyed, and the Communists were warned by President Johnson that continued acts of aggression would result in continued bombings in North Vietnam. In retrogression to the attitude of the majority of the Vietnamese, who felt that U.S- aid in the war to protect their sovereignty was necessary, many feared that the new nationalist gains from France were being sold to the United States who would become the new colonial power of Southeast Asia. The East-Westruggle was in their minds blurred as irrelevant and secondary to the colonialism v.s. new nationalism conflict. They felt that it was a paramount importance to resist the new colonial power that threatened to dominate them the United States. Communist propaganda quickly exploited these nationalistic fears and swelled the ranks of sympathizers to the idea that this was a civil war, and that all the North Vietnamese were tiying to do was to overthrow the yoke of Western Imperialism and Colonialism, and unite all of Vienam into a sovereign nation (orbiting Communist China on a string.) Our presence, therefore, in Vietnam can be most simply' pinned down to the plain fact that, whether we like it or not we are the major proponent the western leader of the Cold War. We are in Vietnam fighting a major battle of a much bigger war than just the Vietnamese War. - Students To New Year S.G. Officers Welcome On behalf of the S.G.A.C. officers, I would sincerely like to welcome all new students and those of you who have attended Westminster College previously. The campus is buzzing with activity mainly due to the fact that we upperclassmen two to one. Instead of being the small colare lege of yester year ; we are standing on a new threshold 600 students. I am sure the increase in the studentbody can only enhance the activities of the coming year. We have many new and varied events approaching which will entertain, educate, and coordinate life here at Westminster. Your support of student government, intramurals, athletic events and club activities will not only make your year more interesting, but will also benefit the entire college. Your S.G.A.C. officers are very enthusiastic about the year to come, but the year to follow can only succeed if all of us work togeher, for a better Westminster. This year we have everything to gain if our common goals are clear communication between the students and the administration, careful organization and planning for our social and academic lives and the utmost respect for one another. out-number- Congratulations September 24, 1965 ed . - It All Started at st MEIS1M THE PARSON Editor Toni Franzolino Business Manager Kim Gregory Feature Editor Marilyn Pierson Allan Burkhalter Sports Editor Carol Kirkham Advertising Manager Photography Allen, Austin, Bernd Beutenmuller, Bill Kittle Art Editor Lynda Shields Drama Editor Heather Maynard Correspondence Secretary Elayne Williams Music Editor Katie McBride Reporters: Earl Norris, Steve Martinez, Joyce Yount Letters to the editor must be in good taste, must be typed and signed by the writer in ink and must be limited to 250 words. The Editorial Board will reserve the right to shorten letters exceeding the length. Name of sender will be withheld upon request. 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