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THE LANCE
October 25th. Iflfia
EDITORIALS
ST. ANDREWS’ STAND ON SPEECH-BAN
BILL: DEPLORABLE
It Is gratifying that \he St. Andrews Chapter of the American
Association of University Professors has issued a resolution
deploring the recent House Bill regulating choice of campus
speakers at state»supported institutions. The resolution states
that “Such an action places unwarranted and unnecessary re.
strlctlons on academic freedom. It^ furthermore constitutes an
intrusion by the General Assembly Into matters of policy which
by right and tradition are vested In the administrations and
faculties of educational Institutions.*'
The fact that St. Andrews does not come under the direct appli
cation of this bill makes the action by the AAUP even more
unique. It also shows the foresightedness of the members, in
that they probably see the great possibility that the Bill, if
allowed to stand and it It is enforced, the philosophy behind it
could spread to ALL institutions, not just those that are state-
supported.
HIGHLAND PLAYERS—PROFESSIONAL
The Highland Players, currently performing the musical
comedy “Once Upon A Mattress,” are exceeding their own high
standards which they set last year and which enabled them to
take top awards at the annual drama festival at Chapel Hill.
The play calls for talent of a high degree of excellence, and
the players certainly provide it. Acting and singing both are of
professional quality, and coordination between the singers and
the orchestra is excellent.
Working under the great disadvantage of having no real stage
with which to work, the scenery crews and electricians have
done well in converting part of the LA auditorium into a set.
The costumes, made by the Players, complete the professional
impression given by the play.
There Is a number of freshmen in this current production, and
who promise St. Andrews a bright future in the area of acting
during their stay here.
Our congratulations to everyone connected with the Highland
Players, and to the men behind the scenes—^Professors Arthur
McDonald and Thomas Johnson and Professor Franklin West,
Music Director.
THE NEGRO AND THE TAX BURDEN
The forum held Tuesday evening concerning the march on
Washington by the Negro essentially defended the right of the
Negro to first-class citizenship and all the privileges that go
with it. But it might be well to look at the economic side of the
picture as the Negro tries to blast his way Into areas of personal
association where he Is not wanted by the majority.
By sociological flat of the Supreme Court the Negro now
shares the white man's classroom and schoolyard; he has equal
privileges in public transportation and a host of other places,
but he Is not paying his fair share of government costs. He ac
cepts It all as his due—and maybe it is due, but he Is ungrate-
ful to the white man for the tax burden the latter bears In ratio
to that borne by the Negro,
There are areas where Negroes constitute 50 per cent of the
population but carry only as little as five per cent of the local
tax burden—a ratio indicating that, on a numerical basis, he
carries only one-tenth of his fair share for benefits derived
from taxation; education, fire and police protection, sanitation
and general health measures, while 90 per cent of the relief
in these areas is doled out to Negroes. It would not be an In
accurate estimate tliat Negroes carry not more than one per
cent of the Federal tax burden, yet our Armed forces give them
the same protection as the white populace, and approximately
92 per cent of direct Federal aid goes to the race that makes
up a scant 10 per cent of our people.
Would it not be advisable for the NAACP and CORE, Instead
of resorting to the courts for the rights of first class citizen
ship, that the Negro bend his energies and talents toward pre
paring his race for those rights. Bring the Negro's Intellectual
status and his morals to the point where, instead of committing
60 per cent of the crimes of violence he has a percentage—
wise record in ratio to his portion of the populace; drop his
record for Illegitimacy (a problem which is especially pre
valent In the South, where it is the thing to have children and
let “the state pay for it”) to at least that of the Whites. Get
the burden of Negro relief off the White man's back.
It is felt that the more the Negro forces himself, the greater
the White man's antagonism, antagonism that bodes no good
for either race. Peaceful co-existance of the two races is
possible, absolute integration is not, and never will be despite
court rulings, maunderllngs of “liberals" and mmithings of
vote-hungry candidates fbr public office.
CHARI^ QTitCK
JOSEPH McKiaraEY
COURTNESr SHIVES
ROY WILSON
l35te^-m-CHlEP
ASSISTANT' EDITOR
Sl’OR’tS EDirOR
BUSINESS MANAGER
ADVISOR JACK ABERNATHY
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The Roving I
Bf liONNIE MANJi
If you have noticed recently
that some of your classmates
have donned a countenance of
bloodshot anticipation, chances
are they are in the cast of
“Once Upon A Mattress”. Un
doubtedly you have also observed
the neurosis producing posters
created by Ernest Badgett ad
vertising the musical comedy
which is to be presented through
Saturday night.
We are quite fortunate to have
such a devoted and talented group
as the Highland Players on cam.
pus. The writer happened to see
some of the scenes in the pro
duction during its rehearsals last
week and would like to assure
everyone that this Is a function
which is entertaining as well as
meritorious of our corporate sup.
port
It is seldom that one observes
a production of such caliber In
a college of this size and youth.
The superb costuming, music,
lighting, and acting cause one
to forget the chaos of college
life and imagine himself iji a
miniature broadway theater, in
spite of fiberglas desks and the
massive trauma associated with
the Christianity and Culture audi
torium.
But the humar behind the “per.
sona" is a factor of great in-
terest which categorically falls
into the class of “underprlvl.
leged reality," as sociologist
David Reisman expresses it En-
tirely too often we tend to over,
look the blood, sweat, and an.
xiety found on and behind stage
that combine to yield a stage
production.
A typical story probably start,
ed like this. Sometime about a
month ago a freshman finally
developed enough confidence to
take the long walk to the audi.
torlum stage. The “I” happened
upon this audition one fan night.
The air was stifled with super,
ficlal laughs and humor. But
under this guise there were many
butally crushed cigarettes, grit,
ting teeth, dripping foreheads,
and toes curled tightly in wee-
juns. Many experienced and un-
experienced performers “strut-
ted their hours upon the stage”
that night, and a few of these
have kept right on struttln' every
night since. Their tension mount
ed through the weeks as lines
were remembered and forgotten,
and nights grew long with neg.
lected study. How many times
did these people doubt their sani
ty during those weeks spinning
dizzily in the vertigo of lines
and cues?
And then the excitement of
the opening; night suddenly con*
quers anxiety. Everyone is too
busy to be nervous. The lifting
of the curtain of chiffon miracu
lously dispeUs doubts In a man
ner that would have made Frued
change his profession. The mo
tivation presented by the first
applause brings about rejuvena
tion of spirit as weeks of vig
orous conditioning automatically
takes effect. At last the finale
and the quiet moment of black
out. 'In that darkness each cast
member listens hopefully for that
all important spontaneity of ap.
preciation expressed in the ap.
plause.
I am certain that as the play,
ers of “Once Upqn a Mattress”
left the stage that ni^t, their
faces caked with make up and
hands full of splinters, in their
ears will ring the sounds of our
constant support and approval
fol a job weU done.
From The Sludent Assoeiation
The Student Association officers have set up office hours
when they will be in the S. A. office to answer questions, dls.
receive complaints. Following are the
and
cuss suggestions,
hours:
Monday 1:00—^2:00
3:00—4:00
Ned Browning, Paul Grubbs, Carl Brooks
Mike Long an^r Christian Council rep.
resentatlve
Tuesday 3:00—4:00 Mike Long an4^r Christian Council rep.
resentatlve ^
4; 00—5:00 Joyce Clanton and Carol Bi^qks
Wednesday 3:00—4:00 Mike Long and/or C.C. representative
Thursday 3:00—4:00 Mike Long and/br C.C. representative
4:00—5:00 Joyce Clanton
Friday 8:00—9:00 Carol Brooks
1:00—2:00 Ned Browning and Paul Grubbs
Representing the St. Andrews Student Association this weekend
at the Interim Council Meeting of the State Student Legislature
at Wake Forest was Bob Zeh, President Pro-tem of the Senate.
The Council discussed plans for the March 14 “mock" legis.
lative assembly sponsored by SSL & to be held in Raleigh. Students
who are Interested In attending are asked to contact Ned Brown,
ing.
The Elections Board, established by the Student Life Com.
mittee, is composed of Diana Tolar, chairman? Jack Bradford;
Ed Hurt; Majorie Rehm,' Joe ChandlerJ Jerry Dawsonj Melinda
Webster; Charles YearganJ Mr. Ludlow; and Mr. Davenport.
The Board handled the elections procedures for the past Fresh
man Class Election.
The Cabinet will honor the seventeen Freshman winners of
Vardell and Presidential scholarships at a special supper Octo.
ber 30 In the small dining room. Mr. Robert F. Davenport will
speak.
The NSSGA College Bowl Co-ordinating Committee met Thurs.
day, October 17, at Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina,
Mr. Von Klelst, representing St. Andrews, presented a list
of questions for the contest compiled by a faculty committee
made up of Dr. Carver, Mr. Geffert, Dr. Bullock, and Mr. Morgan.
The student team will consist of four members with two alternates.
Students who are Interested In taking part on the panel may con.
tact Carol Gallant, Paul Grubbs, or Carol Brooks. The first
match will be played against Atlantic Christian College in Wilson,
North Carolina, during the first week in December.
At the October 21 meeting the Senate set up the Food Com.
mittee which will handle matters pertaining to food both in the
cafeteria and in the snack bar.
At St. Andrews
Young Republicans Back
Jonas For N. C. Governor
By Courtney Shires
At the club's third meeting of
the new school year Wednesday
night the St. Andrews College
Young Republicans Club passed a
resolution backing Congressman
Charles Raper Jonas as Republi-
can candidate in the 1964 North
Carolina gubernatorial race.
The meeting was called to or-
der by Chairman Pat Phifer In
the private dining room in the Si
Andrews Student Center.
The motion was made by Gil
Rock that a resolution be passed
urging the Republican congress,
man to enter the race fbr gover
nor. This motion was passed
unanimously and a copy of the
resolution was signed and mailed
to Representative Jonas.
Main feature of the evening
was an address by Sim A, De-
Lapp, general counselor to the
North Carolina Republican Par
ty and a former state chairman.
Mr. DeLapp, spoke on the things
the club could do to help the
Republican Party.
^Irst, he stressed that each
member of the club should be
the finest lady or gentleman pos
sible In order to reflect favorably
on the party. Second, he empha-
sized the importance of recruit,
ing more Republlcnas, and he
pointed out that more and more
top Democrats are being con-
verted.
Next he asked the club to lend
full strength to backing Congress,
man Jonas for Governor, The fi
nal and most Important point:
“Leara all you can about your
party and what distinguishes It
from the Democratic party."
In illustrating his last point
Mr. DeLapp stressed that the
primary tenet of the Republican
party is the freedom of the in.
dividual man. Abe Lincoln, the
first Republican President, stood
for freedom as did Dwl^t D.
Elsenhower, the last Republican
President, Mr. DeLapp contrast
ed the freedom giving Taft-Hart.
ley Act passed by a Republican
administration with the present
Civil Rights Bill being offered
by the Kennedy Administration.
Mr. DeLj®p then stated that the
Civil Rights Bill would destroy
the right of private ownership.
Mr. DeLapp emphasized that
the spending policies of the pres-
ent administration would place
heavy burdens on future genera
tions, “Republicans believe In
youth and the rights of the un-
bora The American government
owes more money than all the
other governments in the world
put together. The time has come
to slow down on spending on other
countries,” he said.
As a final point Mr. DeLapp
singled out the following exam
ples of foreign policy blunders
by tl» Democrats: Lend-lease,
giving of materials to Russia,
Berlin, division, recognition of
Russia, the Cuban venture, and
the proposed wheat sale.
The St. Andrews College Youth
Republicans welcomes support
and participation from any St.
Andrews student. The next club
meeting will be In the student
center at 6:30, Wednesday, Octo
ber 30. Persons Interested in
joining or aiding the club in any
way should contact Courtney
Shives at St. Andrews College
at extension 30.
Class Rings
Finger sizes for class rings
will be taken in the Student Cen
ter between the hours of 9:00
and 5:00 on October 31. There
will be a $5.00 deposit on all
rings ordered. The design of
the rings for this year will con
form to the design of the pre
vious year.