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Page Two SALEMITE /l*uUii A*id HUf 0 Dulles Considered Essential Friday, February 20, 195) TTs, Anolis balanced on the precipice of his generation and wondered if his could ever be the best of all possible worlds. Anolis was an Ameri can chameleon and he was tired of changing colors. Before him lay the colorless expanse of the Big Oblivion, where his elder cousin, Amphisbaena, whom Anolis sometimes called Legless , had plunged only a few moments before. “At least,” Anolis throught consolingly to himself, “at least “Legless” has cured his neuroses. For him it was the right decision.” So Anolis stood on the precipice thinking of the kaleidscopic chaos behind him, knowing that he would have to move soon. Presently another cousin, Phrynosoma, somewhat younger than Ano lis, came by. Actually, Anolis didn’t especially like Phrynosoma be cause the young horned toad was so stubborn. And Anolis knew that such self-willed determination as his cousin possessed could result in annihilation. Anolis inquired as to his cousin’s absence from the world of kaleidoscope. “Ah,” said Soma, “the color design to which I adhere is currently out of focus; so Pm just drifting along until circumstances change.” And he passed on by in a dream-like trance. Soon after, as Anolis was still pondering his predicament, another cousin came by—Heloderma, who had his own special poison for pro tection. He wasn’t particularly concerned about anything. “Cousin Anolis,” he asked, “what are you doing here?” “Trying to decide between merging with the Big O and returning to Chaos.” - “Oh,” said Heloderma, “is that all?” “Yes,” sighed Anolis. Then, sensing derision in Heloderma’s super ior smirk, he added defensively, “but at least I can make the choice!” “No, Anolis,” said Heloderma knowingly, “it isn’t that you CAN make a choice; what matters is that you MUST choose.” And so there Anolis still is standing, puzzled. Constitution Is Favored By Students And Faculty the Mary Lu Nuckols Although the students did not seem very well informed on changes in the Constitution and the point system before the student body meeting in Chapel Thursday, they accepted the changes either on appearance or on faith that the people who recommended the changes knew what was best for the Salem student body. Several people who had worked closely with both the constitutional changes and the new point system were interviewed by the Salemite. Dean Heidbreder, who had worked with the Student Council as a member of the faculty evaluation board, said, “The constitutional changes are in keeping with Salem’s general policy of distributing responsibility among as many girls as possible. In this way more individuals will have a share in setting policy and carrying it out. This decentralization of powers would cut down on one capable girl having too much re sponsibility.” Mrs. Heidbreder had one reservation about the changes, however. She is concerned because the three boards are linked only by the president of the Student Government. This lack of liason will, in her opinion, make it difficult to coordinate the three branches. Another member of the faculty advisory board who was interviewed was Dr. Byers. Dr. Byers, having lived under a similar system at Ran- dolph-Macon Woman’s College, also favored the changes. “This is a very sound revision of the Student Government organization,” she said. “The separation of powers will both prevent a duplication of powers and will clarify the organization by building up a logical line of pro gress from the House Councils through the Executive Board.” She also favors the point system based on time required. Nan Williams represented the opinion of the Student Council when she stated, “The constitutional changes are not a complete turnover, but a redistribution of power over a wider area. This will mean that the same people who act on a case won’t change the policy after the case is over. It Is a much more efficient system to have the three specialized boards. The point system will, in the same way, help to spread jobs to more people and help some very capable people to learn how to say no.” Since the amendments have been passed by the student body, the new Constitution will go into effect with the new officers. It is therefore especially important that we choose the most qualified of ficers for next year. It is hoped that careful consideration will be given to the nominations for these offices. PUBUISHED EVERY FRIDAY OF THE COL.I.EGE YEAR BY THE Student Body of Salem College OFFICES—Lower Floor Main Hall — Downtown Office—414 Bank St., S.W. Printed by the Sun Printing Company Subscription Price—$3.50 a year EDITOR BUSINESS MANAGER jean Smitherman Cordellia Scruggs By Louise Adams Last week, world attention was focused on the United States Sec retary of State, John Foster Dulles. The news that this brilliant man is on a leave of absence because of radiation therapy for cancer is up setting—a shock, in spite of the fact that two years ago he was operated on for cancer. Mr. Dulles has been the key fig ure in the conduct of the U. S. foreign policy for the past six years, as well as the leader in directing the strategy of the West ern alliance in the cold war struggle with Russia. And as we approach a crisis over the city of Berlin, and possibly over what could be the immediate future of the whole free world, we need Mr. Dulles’ advice. His illness has posed the question of how the U. S. foreign policy will be operated in the future, and who the operator will be. It may be that this emergency will make us re-examine the role and function of the State Depart ment in the shaping of the U. S. foreign policy. Mr. Dulles has car ried the ball for the past six years —more than any of his predeces sors. This burden is too much for one man. Normally and ideally, there are many considerations which go into the shaping of a foreign policy. The State Department, headed by the Secretary of State, is the chief mechanism. With the help of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the State Department compiles and arranges data, bn which the Presi dent bases his policy decisions. It is the job of the State Department to carry out the policies as directed by the President. The President, in turn, is aided by the National Security Council (consisting of the Vice-President, the Secretaries of State and the Defense, and Direc tors of the Office of Defense Mob ilization) and by the Joint Chiefs of Staff Congress plays a limited role the shaping of the foreign policy, j The Senate advises in the making of treaties and appointments American Ambassadors, cally. Congress is able profound influence, by the Foreign Relations and through powerful of Theoreti- to exert means of Committee individuals. on the shaping of the United States foreign policy. The job of a Secretary of State is tremendous. He presides over 35,000 employees and a world-wide network of embassies, legations, consulates and numerous subsidiary agencies. The Secretary of State sits on the National Security Coun cil and must always be prepared Congress for the nation s foreign policy. He is in the spotlight of the world because he serves as a leading spokesman for the Western alliance, the man looked upon for guidance from other countries. To be the Secretary of State of tli(b U. S. requires a great deal of time« energy, to say nothing of the \ to answer to the President an! extra qualities which make for i good negotiator and diplomat, j takes a gifted and intelligent mat to fulfill this job. During the past six years, Johjj Foster Dulles has very ably exer cised great personal direction ani' control over the many activities oi the' State Department. It has beet said that “The State Department is Mr. Dulles’ hat”. This is hardlj a consoling thought. Mr. Dulles' illness has come at a very crucialj time in international affairs. Foi| the immediate future, Christian A, Herter, acting secretary, and C Douglas Dillion, under secretary, are having to fill Mr. Dulles’ Seven League Bfots. If his absence prolonged, it may become necessary for the President to name a succes-i (Continued On Page Four) Letter Assistant Editor News Editor Feature Editor — Headlines - .—Susan Foard —Carolyn Ray -1 Grace Walker —Alta Lu Townes Joanne Doremus Rewrite Editors — Nancy Jane Carroll Sarah Tesch Columnists: Mary Lu Nuckols, Bobbie Mor rison Foculty Advisor Miss Jess Byrd Asst. Business Manager Betsy Gilmour Advertising Manager Rosemary Laney Asst. Adv. Manager Lynn Ligon Circulation Manager Becky Smith Copy Editor .-Sallie Hickok Copy Staff—Irene Noell, Sybrilla Caudle, Cathy Pollard, Healan Justice, Sue Sample, Sandy Wimmer. To the Editor: Would Salem like a literary jour nal ? Do we have the talent to produce and the audience to receive such a publication enthustically ? A girls’ school of Salem’s caliber should have sufficient literary talent to fill at least one journal yearly. We have an English de partment which we feel would wel come an outlet for its best works, which are now appreciated by fac ulty alone. However, we do not feel that only English majors should be able to contribute. There are many occasions when a college girl feels so deeply about some stirring lec ture or controversial discussion that she is inspired to set down her own opinions, her own logical working out of the subject, or her own emotional frenzy. Why should M'e at Salem not en courage these creative products ? If some formal editorial board were set up to select truly creative papers, looking for outstanding in dividual styles, and to .take charge of correcting mechanical errors, a liberal medium of literary expres sion would be provided. Often a student is so cramped by the tech nical requirements of a formal paper that creative emotional or intellectual aspects are not develop ed. This does not mean that senti mental, high school work would be accepted. We believe that a board of stu dents would show enough critical judgment to select works worthy of being preserved under the name of a Salem College Literary Journal Susan Foard Sarah Tesch, Felicity Craig Nancy Jane Carroll , .... .... Discussing plans for next summer are Ray Lane, Doug Abernathy, an Jayne Davis.—Photo by Grigg. As Salemites begin their .planning for summer, these three undei classmen offer their suggestions. Ray Lane: I’m going to summer school this year. Last summe I just sat at home. It was fun, but boring! This summer I’ll be havin fun and getting credit for it too. Doug Abernathy: It’s Europe for me. I can hardly believe th: I’m going to see all those places I’ve been hearing about—^the catacoml in Rome, the Champs-Elysees in Paris, the home of my ancestors i Scotland, the sun actually shining ’round the clock in the Scandinavia countries! Jayne Davis: Well, I want, to do some traveling too, but not : far away or as extensively as you are planning. I have been thinkin about going out West or up North and get a job which will give n some experience in my major. , .. Ann Bolin, NSA Coordinator^ Student Government Association By Betsy Gatling Boxes of candy, flowers,, and cards and Valentine’s Day is over ar gone. Now come the bumps and calories! But on to bigger and betti things. “I shot an. arrow into .the air— It fell to earth I know not where.” Well Cupid, in accordance with Valentine’s Day, shot a couple ( arrows this past week-end, and they hit two Salem girls, Marian Ne; mand and Jackie Reeves. Marian is now pinned to Carl Beacham, former Sig Ep at Wake Forest, and Jackie Reeves is engaged to Lesl Timms, a Junior at Furman. Jackie plans to be married the sixth ' June. Frorn Chapel Hill, Davidson, and Wake Forest come good repor of the big week-end. Chris Conner, Kai Winding, and Dizzy Gillesp. at Carolina, the Four Freshmen and Billy May at Davidson, and Fa Domino and Lester Lanin at Wake Forest accompanied by draggii feet, sleepy eyes and prepared(?) work for Monday’s classes. ^ West ^Point is visiting Salem this week-end. No, not the enti grey^ line but one Cadet John S. Grinalds to see his fiancee Norwo Dennis. More than likely he’ll be breakfasting with us on Saturd; morning, so be prepared with lipstick, combs, and make-up. After a he’s not the only cadet at the Point . . . only Mary Jo Wynne ai Mary Jane Mayhew won’t be with us, as they are heading up to A napolis for a visit with the Navy. Wonderful days and nights we’ve been having lately—reminds that there are only thirty-three days until Spring Vacation and or fourteen days until Brubeck pays us a call with Monitor on the sid lines (or so-I hear). Brubeck and friends will be dining with us th Friday night, so another occasion arises for lipstick, combs, and make-i the K Trio (Kingston, for any in doubt) will be at Davidson the third of March, so it looks 'like the week of March 1-7 will be good one for lovers of subjects other than books and classes. Well, to close with a little corn, gotta make like a tree and “leave’
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