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VOLUME LI I
Racial Tension Mounts Here Following King's Death
On April 4, Martin Luther King was
assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. The
death of this great man changed the
course of a Guilford College week-end
considerably. When King's death was an
nounced at Guilford, many different re
actions were noticed in the dorms. In
some sections, there seemed to be an
atmosphere of high excitement, as if it
was all a big joke, while in other areas,
there was a shocked silence. Students
stayed up late to hear the news on tele
vision and radio, and many were very
disturbed.
Friday, the campus was a little quiter
than usual, but most people continued
their daily routine. Comments made gbout
King's death were generally sympathetic,
although some voiced opinions such as,
"Well, got rid of another nigger."
Because numerous students felt strong
ly about King's death, a memorial service
was held Friday Night, in the New Garden
Meetinghouse. It was in the traditional
manner of Friends; (Quakers) a silent
iVieeting. During the service, a poem
written by King was read, and the hymn,
"We Would Be Building", was sung. At the
end of the service, everyone there joined
LOWE VS PARKS POSES STRUGGLE IN STUDENT POWER POLITICS
Zack Lowe, a junior from Lowgap,
North Carolina, is running for president
primarily for personal concern; Zack asks
that students really look around and they
will see that the government of Guilford
college is sadly lacking. Zack Lowe feels
that many reforms are needed if Guilford
College government is to mean anything
to the majority of the students. Zack
stresses unity and responsibility for each
individual as foremost for a successful
government.
To initiate these qualities, Zack's party
including Lloyd Covington, Vice-President,
P. D. Davis, Secretary, and John Moorman,
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GREENSBORO, N. C. APRIL 18, 1968
hands in a friendship circle and sang
"We Shall Overcome".
Riots that night errupted across the
country to Chicago, Washington, and
Baltimore. In Greensboro, three policemen
were shot by sniper fire at A&T Univer
sity. Because of this, and other incidents
of violence, the mayor ordered a curfew ,
from 7 P.M. to 6 A.M., until further
notice. Other restrictions were called by
the governor - no liquor, fire arms, or
demonstrations were to be permitted.
However, before this took place, a silent
vigil in memory of Dr. King was held in
front of Guilford College. Over Ninety
people participated, including a group of
Quakers attending a Young Friends of
North America meeting.
The first night of the curfew, a block
ade was set up in front of Guilford
College along Friendly Road. This waste
prevent unauthorized vehicles from enter
in Greensboro. Although the National
Guard didn't seem to be making much
fuss about anyone leaving. Quite a few
students came to the edge of the campus
to watch the few National Guardsmen
patrol the street. Each Guardsman carried
Wilson Doesn't Seek Another Term
Bob Wilson, the present president of
the student legislature, has decided not to
seek another term. Bob plans to attend
graduate school and needs more time for
his academic pursuits. Also, since Bob
wishes to involve himself and other stu
dents in social reforms, he feels that he
would have somewhat more freedom if he
did not seek re—election. Bob also feels
that since the president should be the
voice of the students he represents; he
Lowe's Party
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a gun with a bayonet, and was wearing
fatigues. They didn't seem to mind the
spectators, and even let a few cross the
street to "get their mail at the post office".
Throughout the curfew, people were
arrested for breaking it, and some were
carrying arms. (In case anyone was think
ing of breaking the curfew, but didn't, or
did, and wasn't caught, the offenders now
face a possible thirty day jail sentence,
and/or a fifty dollar fine.) The curfew
ended Wednesday, but it was noticed that
certain girls missed the companionship of
The National Guardsmen!
could move more freely if he were not
bound by the responsibility of taking a
stand he felt moderate but that other
students felt was radical.
Bob expressed a feeling of inadequacy
at times but that he appreciates the sup
port and activism by many students. He
feels that the future of government at
Guilford College will be bright if students
vote in the upcoming election wisely and
with responsibility.
Traditionally known as a conservative,
Keith Parks, a junior from Savannah,
Georgia, is more concerned with institut
ing some broad ideas rather than pushing
a rigid platform with many campaign
promises. Keith feels that within the pre
sent constitution there is plenty of room
to form a government he feels will best
represent the students.
Although the fault lies partly with the
legislature, Keith wishes to make more
students aware of the government's activi
ties by publishing agendas of meetings, by
having more reports from faculty com
mittees, and by holding conferences of all
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