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Page Two Preprations For The Dance Students Riot In Italy Korea, Turkey And U. S. Around In May By Dean Major The world of I960 is a world of unrest, a world of ^^^ial, religious, and political conflict, a world of change. While adults still guide the world’s affairs, students have begun to assert their power also. Scattered throughout the world are so-called “trouble spots,” many of which are characterized by student reactions. A few years ago it was in Hungary that students rebelled against their government; today it is in countries such as Turkey and Korea. On April 30 Western foreign ministers flew into Istanbul for a l^ATU conference and instead ran straight into a Turkish crisis sparked by student protests against Premier Adnan Menderes’ government. Winnmgr an overwhelming victory m 1950, the Turkish Democratic party, led by Adnan Menderes, has twice been returned to power. However, during the past few years, the Menderes Govern ment has treated tne opposition, tne Kepublican Peoples party, witn mcreasmg sterness.. Tneir recent moves agamst these Kepublicans toucUed otf the riots. In istanoul and other iur- kisU cities thousands of students staged street demonstra,tions, their shouts echomg: “iiesign, Menderes 1 Freedom, hreedom. Dispersed by troops, about 3,UOO students have been forced at bayonet pomt into detention camps. On May 2, lawyers joined students in the front line of street rebellion. The leaders of the opposition decMred that the stu dents were expressing “the determmation of the Turkish Peo ple to preserve democracy.” Although Western leaders have remained silent concernmg the disturbances. Turkeys allies have demonstrated clearly their embarrassment. In another section of the world students have again led the wav in revolt agamst their present-day governmenD-the gov ernment of South Korea. A wave of student upnsmgs began last March, as a result of an election in which the ^ Dr. Khee tried to handpick his potential successor Followmg a reprimand by the United States government, 100,000 students joined 300 of their professors in a march to the iNational As sembly Hall, demanding new elections. The ultimate result of these riots appeared in the resignation of Khee and also in the deaths through murder and suicide of Vice-president Ki Poong and his family. Millmg mobs gave vent to wild joy followmg the announcement, while students not only ceased their demonstrations, but replaced Khee s hated national police in directmg traffic and restoring order in Seoul. Moving westward again, we pause briefly on Italy, where Italian not police and soldiers used tear gas, gunfire, and clubs to break up street rioting against paratroopers and yonths over local girls. However, withm a few hours this not was quelled, with only littered streets to show the effects of the brief fight. Although those riots and disturbances earlier mentioned have been in areas far removed from Salem College, USA, the prob lem of student reaction and rebellion strikes close at home. Here in our own nation, indeed within the two Carolmas, have erupted some of the most explosive student riots of the year. With the sit-down strikes has come a new crisis m the -^juen- can negro-white relationship. In spite of conferences and dis cussions, the problem is still unsolved and the outcome still un- ^Thus, rioting and strikes are not limited to any one section of the world, but are present even in our own southland, btu- dents the world over are attempting to assert responsibility and power in the governing of their nation and m .ughter matters. The essence of youth’s resistance was summarized by Gordon W. Blackwell of Women’s College recently as he said: If the time ever comes when college students lose either their impatience or their idealism, society will have come to a pretty sorry pass. This hesitant, jaded old world needs a good kick in the seat of its conscience now and again. We count on youth to ad minister it. Unfortunately, though, youth doesn t always take into account that reform seldom comes from impatience and idealism alone. If change is to have any substance and permanency, a certain amount of responsibility must also be stirred into the making. Sources: New York Times, Section IJ—.^ay 1, I960 Winston-Salem Journal, April 26-May 2 Greensboro Daily News, May 3, 1960 By Susan Hughes Here it is May—the time for tying up lose ends. In three weeks we’ll be scattered all over the world. But now we’re still study ing, trying to learn, having ideas talking . . . and reading the Salemite. Speaking of ideas, the YWCA sponsored a very good dis cussion last Thursday night con cerning the “debates” between sci ence and religion. Dr. Lewis and Jr. Helm led the discussion. Coming Soon: The Senior Art majors will be holding their an nual exhibit again this year. By the way, has anyone been out to the exhibit at the Arts Council ? My roommate and I dropped by Monday and were quite surprised at the insight shown in the paintings by high school students . . . Why not ride out some afternoon ? Witi- ston has many cultural opportuni des that we need to use for our own enrichment . ■ . and Thursday all the art classes took a trip to Raleigh to the State Art Museum. Out of the Art Department and into the German: “department:” Mr. Sanders seems to be having trouble with the pencil sharpner on third floor Main Hall. Even the five inch bolts and the hard-wood plank don’t seem to keep it on the wall—what kind of pencils are peo ple sharpening up there anyway ? You know, I still think the best way to learn about another country is to talk to our foreign students and our foreign-born students. We Americans have a tendency to be lieve our ways are best and that others should be the way we want them to be. It’s something to think about while we’re traveling this summer. “When in Rome, do as the Romans” is a little extreme, but we should learn to respect the customs and ideas of other people. They are just as right as we are. Summer should give some of us a chance to read and read, I hope. I think The Ugly Americaji is good reading, and applies to the problem I mentioned above. Also I’m in terested in read On The Beach and comparing it to the movie. If you’re interested in politics, and want to read a novel, try Advise and Consent. The libraries don’t have to be off-limits during sum mer vacation. There seem to be hoards of school children swarming all around the square absorbing the meaning of history — “George Washington slept here.” There might even be a future Salem history major among those crowds. And history is being made. Ann Gregson has accepted a diamond from Ben Tench who graduated from Wake Forest. South Dorm took straw hats, candles, trench- coats and their best singing voices out to Wake Forest Monday night. They serenaded Joe Luter, a Kappa Sig—remember the “Y” Auction? You girls who have to invite dates up for May Day week-end, read of Becky Chappell’s plight and take heed. Last Saturday night, Becky reserved a room for her Jim in one of the homes “around the square”. They made a sudden change in plans and went to Dur ham—and Becky forgot to call the lady and tell her that Jim woud not be coming. After worrying about it all week-end, she finally gathered up her courage and went to see the woman. Becky rang the bell—and a very small, very old man opened the door. Although Becjcy hadn’t seen (Continued On Page Seven) For Only $1.50 This year a group of students have started a literary magazine here- something that many people did not think could be done on a small girls school campus. The Archway will appear in a little over a week now, this year the creative work on campus will be saved. The short story written for the creative writing class, the freshman theme, the poem inspired by the spring weather won’t just mold at the bottom of a box of papers in the basement. This year they will be read —and we hope enjoyed—by other students. Not every student would he nterested in doing creative work for a literary magazine. But everyone ;ould enjoy the finished product. We hope that the literary magazine will be continued next year—but this is almost impossible without a sure source of income. It can be ;arried on by adding $1.50 per student to the Student Budget. This does lot seem to be asking too much of the student body to give it would mly be the equivalent of 15 cokes or 6 milkshakes. . A dollar and a half is not much for something lasting. Letters To The Editor Dear Editor, We realize that the editor of the Salemite has the right to express her own opinions in the editorial column of the newspaper. In re gard to your editorial concerning the Junior-Senior banquet how ever, it is our opinion that you have assumed too much responsi bility in speaking for a whole class. We do not object to your thoughts, but we feel you have chosen an in opportune time to express your views on this subject, perhaps les sening the pleasure we had in honoring the seniors in the way that we chose. Granted $600 is a considerable amount and could be put to better use, but the junior class, wishing to honor the seniors, voted to give them this banquet, realizing the cost involved. Sincerely, Sally Tyson Ann Gregson Jette Seear Elizabeth Lynch To the Student Body: Have you heard about the “Stee G-Men” I have supposedly ap pointed for a spy system here at Salem ? If so, WHO are these spies ? All I have heard about them is rumor! I’ll go along with a good joke—as long as it is a joke. But I don’t want anyone really believ ing there’s a “spy system” to check up on students who aren’t obeying rules, please believe, I carry no guns, pass out no badges and am not in favor of having a McCarthy era on Salem’s campus. We have a personal HONOR tradition here at Salem. Salem College students elect the Judicial Board and its Chairman—not fte F. B. I.! If you’re still wornea about a spy system for Judica Board, analyze why you’re Are you the dog who’s afraid e get bitten? Or, as I hope, are yo really supporting our Honor Ha tion ? J. Edgar Wood, (alias Sally), Chairman of the S. B. I- (Salem Bureau of Investigation) * . X/l Published every Friday of the Coulese BY THE Student Body of Salem Coiaege OFFICES—Lower Floor Main Hall — Downtown Office—414 Bank St., S.W. EDITOR Mary Lu Nuckols BUSINESS MANAGER Sara Lou Richa^ Printed by the Sun Printing Company Subscription Price—$3.50 a year News Editor . Feature Editor. Headline Editors ..Barbara Altman .Susan Hughes Copy Editor ...... Faculty Advisor.. —Alta Lu Townes Joanne Doremus Ellen Rankin UnnCV Asst. Business Manager y Advertising Manager Becky Circulation Manager.. Lay-out Editor.. "Dennis Maundy .—.Becky Boswel Managing Editor- Miss Jess Byrd | Managing Staff— ;..Elizabeth Lynch Carole KmS
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