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Number 1 continued from Page 1 my direction and fleetingly won dered if anyone would be hurt by this moving sea of humanity. Suddenly, I was pushed through the exit gate and was once more free. I made my dash for the North Carolina bus and nervous ly awaited the long ride back to the hotel. Disillusioned, Distressed Since nothing catastrophic co- curred to me or to the convention during the first session, my fears were somewhat allayed and I looked forward to the remaining sessions with real anticipation. I came from the convention ex perience disillusioned and dis tressed by two things particulai- ly. First, I was disillusioned with the news media—noting how they sought and reported violence and dissension. Upon viewing on television an incident I had wit nessed, I was appalled by the bias, innuendos, and so forth provided by the reportorial staff. In my judgment, the news me dia prepared the public for dis order and violence and relent lessly pursued any indication of same. The newsmen and cam eras constantly attended the dis senting delegations. Scuttlebutt had it that the youthful dissenters were told to go into action only if cameras were turned on them. From what I witnessed, this rumor seemed fact. I saw many pictures of police “cracking” heads but not one picture of a tired, harassed po liceman standing his lonely vigil on an overpass. 1 saw a plethora of pictures of angry, defiant, shouting people but not one of the people of all ages lining our route of travel carrying Ameri can flags, holding friendly pla cards, and waving. Actually, I could not under stand anyone’s blaming the Chicago police. The protesters had been training in Grant Park for at least two weeks in judo tactics and practicing with bars which the Japanese use for crash ing police lines. The news media had covered this activity. With this large group moving into the city, actively training, and announcing that they intended to disrupt proceedings, I honestly cannot see what other course of action was open to the police. Furthermore, with thousands of police and civilians in Chicago for the convention, only a few wereinvolvedinthedisorder. From the attention devoted to it by the newsmen, however, one would think the city wasfilled with such activity. “Senseless” One senseless thing to me that these “young” people did was dropping tissues dipped in vituric acid in the lobbies of many of the hotels in the Loop. My last morning in Chicago, I went by the Conrad Hilton (Democratic Headquarters) and I can attest to the utterly vile odor that permeated the build ing. There were police and “yip- pies” that morning in the Conrad Hilton. As I watched them I saw no evidence of real animosity. As the police marched by, I saw the “yippies” lift their hands in the victory sign and utter a few good-natured “oinks”. Many of the police winked back in ac knowledgement. In my judgment, the young people were deliberately led into the courses of action they pur sued by a maybe “not so young” group of revolutionaries. The distressing thing to me is pon dering the possible ultimate goal of these hard-core dissent ers. The second most distressing Lending a helping hand A member of the Bravettes, Chowan’s precision marching team, pins a number on her friend prior to trying out for the team recently. thing of the convention was wit nessing first-hand what an or ganized minority can do. There were only four really dissenting delegations out of the fifty-odd, but this well-organized minor ity almost disrupted proceedings completely. From my vantage point I could see a member from Wisconsin rise, give a signal, and the four groups and their companions in the galleries would go into action as if as one. That same leader could lift a hand and quiet would be restor ed. Small Minority When votes were tallied, this seemed unwilling to accept the results. It is alarming to note what a small, well-organized, dedicated minority can do; and, I hate to accept the fact that a minority can destroy the rights and will of the majority. Lighter Sides There were lighter sides to the convention surely. It was ex citing to attend Paul Newman’s tea for Mrs. McCarthy. It was also exciting to see him in action on the convention floor. Three things I remember about him: he wore white socks to the tea; he has the bluest eyes blue eyes imaginable; and he said that he is opposed to the Vietnam War because he is the father of six. It was also an interesting ex perience to attend a social gath ering for the Humphreys and to see all of them as a family. It was satisfying to me to get so close to McCarthy and McGovern (while listening to them speak) that I could scrutinize their man nerisms and study their facial expressions. McCarthy arranged the corners of his papers endless ly and looked downward much of the time. Humphrey I saw only on the last night. I sat in the press section to his left. With my binoculars I could follow his speech as he dehvered it, noting his deletions and additions. Name Personalities Everywhere I went I encount ered name personalities from the news media, the entertainment world, and the realm of politics —Pearl Mesta, Sonny of Sonny and Cher, Peter and Mary of Peter, Paul, and Mary, Eddie Fisher, Governor Connally, May or Daley, Pierre Salinger, Ted Sorenson and Julian Bond to men tion a few. In addition to activities at the amphitheater, much was going on in the North Carolina delega tion. Senator Irwin Belk gave a breakfast and all of the North Carolina Democratic politicos, past and present, were in attend ance. It was good to see these people and to talk with many of them privately. I attended cau cuses of the North Carolina group and some of them became quite heated—^particularly the one prior to the seating of the North Caro lina delegation at the convention. Within our own group we had a candidate for the presidency (Governor Moore) and of the front-runners for vice-presi dent (former Governor Terry Sanford). Their names appeared alternately on the marquee out side the hotel. Also, in our hotel with the D. C. delegation was Channing Phillips, another nom inee for president. At the Holiday Inn next door was Senator Mus- kie. The morning before the vice- presidential candidate was an nounced, television trucks were very much in evidence as cam eras were set up in our lobby and in the Holiday Inn in antici pation of the announcement. I am indeed appreciative of my signal opportunity of attending a national convention. Witness ing American democracy in ac tion was a thrilling experience for me. At times I thought of Aristotle and his admonitions about uncontrolled democracy and seriously wondered if that is the brand of democracy we are really experiencing. At times I knew fear, at times I was de pressed by what I witnessed, but mostly I was mesmerized com pletely by the men and the events. I would not have relin quished one moment at this most unconventional convention. Smoke Signals, Friday, October 4, 1968—Page 5 Chinese student enjoys atmosphere at Chowan By TOMMY GARNER Victor Daniel Wu Wan Tak comes to Chowan CoUege from Hong Kong, B. C. This is his second trip to the United States. The first trip was on his way to Hong Kong from Bueons Aires, Argentina where he was born and lived with his family until the age of ten. At that time Victor’s parents thought it would be best for him to be brought up with a good Chinese background, thus they moved back to Hong Kong where Victor’s father went into the import-export business. It is interesting to note that Victor’s grandfather was the first Chinese to ever live in Buenos Aires. He ran an anti que shop. People are friendly When asked about living in Argentine, Victor said the people were very friendly and that he hoped to return there some day as an agriculture major and settle down for the rest of his life. As for living in Hong Kong, he said it isn’t like a lot of western people think. It is just like a lot of American cities, with just about the same problems. Victor returned to the U. S. two months ago to attend Cho wan CoUege. Before coming to Chowan, he and 170 other youths representing five Asian coun tries went on a two-month grand tour of the United States by bus, taking in most of our big cities. Victor said he even got to live VICTOR D. WU WAN TAK In- with an honest-to-goodnes's dian while in New mexico. “Sing out Asia” The tour of the United States was sponsored by the “Up With People ” program and was called “Sing Out Asia.” Victor says he really enjoyed the trip and met a lot of friendly and interesting people. He concluded the interview by saying, “I am really greatful to all of the people here at Chowan who hav“ lent me a helping hand when I first arrived. It helped a great deal in making me feel at ease here at my new school. I look forward to my school year and in meeting new friends.” Number 2 continued from Page 1 dramatist and journalist. The role of “Clarence” will be acted by Charles Melville Weston, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Weston of 807 Erich Road, Richmond, Va., who is better known to campus friends as “Mel. He is preparing to be an architect. Otho “Grant” Upchurch, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Upchurch of Rt. 2, Chapel Hill, will be Clarence’s brother, John. Up church is a varsity tennis player at Chowan. Hugh Lewis, son of Dean of Students and Mrs. R. Clayton Lewis, is a junior high school student who will play one of the juvenile roles as “Winthrop” and the other role-that of “Har low” is double cast with Henry Revelle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Revelle, Jr., of 503 Woodridge Drive, Murfreesboro, and Warren Taylor, son of Fr. and Mrs. R. Hargus Tahlor of 212 College St. , Murfreesboro, Many try-out for play Try-outs for “Life with Father” proved to be a smash ing success. Many Chowan stu dents came out on Sept. 18 and 19 and demonstrated some sort of performing talent. Those who came had a real fun evening. No barriers were set and much adlibing was done. The skyness of the weeks before dis appeared, the self-doubt was erased and confidence and some poise was replaced. The father in “Life With Fath er” is a stubborn, and domineer ing old man. The mother is pass ive and builds father’s ego up every chance she gets. The kids do their own thing, (only when father isn't around). They re spect and worship him. It certainly isn’t like the households of modern 1968. May be that’s why so many students turned out and enjoyed them selves so much. Perhaps nostal gia exists in the hearts of some Chowan students. No matter the reason for the excellent participation thus far. Any students interested and will ing to work in any phase of the theater are urged to see Mrs. Larson. Remember, this play is to be entered into large scale competition with other colleges and universities. Chowan finally has the chance in the dramatic arts area to show her stuff in comparison to others, so come on out and make it an expanded worthwhile and great success of a project. See you backstage! alternating performances of the role. A high school student from nearby Northampton County High School won for himself the role of “Dr. Lloyd. ” He is Frank Davies. Chowan CoUege students wUl perform as two other “doctory” in the drama with David Andrew Mashaw, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Mashaw of 4509 PoweUs Point Drive, Vir ginia Beach, Va., being “Dr. Humphreys ” and Lawrence Richard Shears, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Shears of 24 Spencer Road, Somerset, N. J., acting as “Dr. Somers. ” Both of these Chowan students have per formed in Broadway-type mus icals and have varied back grounds of acting experience. Freddie EUzabeth House, better known to many campus friends as “Libby,” wUl be seen as the f a m i 1 y’s c o o k- “Margaret. ” A student in Cho wan CoUege’s unique 33-month program of education for nurs ing, she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. House of 501 North Taylor St., Rocky Mount. Former stage appearances for her in clude a starring role in “Gentle men Prefer Blondes. ’' Pamela Dale WiUard, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. WilUam R. WiUard of Rt. 5, Frederick, Md., will be “Annie.” She is an active journalist and singer who has starred in three serious dramas^ Donna Sue Tolson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Tolson of 6915 Clifton Road, Clifton, Va., is a talented choral performer who wiU be seen as “Delia. ” Wanda Joyce Monts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Monts of Rt. 1, Irmo, S. C.,is an active athlete and dramatist who wiU perform as “Nora.” The role of “Maggie ” wiU be performed by Linda Carol Cald- weU, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Leo CaldweU of 4518 Welford Ave., Richmond, Va.
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