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Page Two Published every Thursday of the College yeof by the Student Body of Salem College OFFICES: Basement of Lehman Hall 414 Bank St., S. W. Printed by the Sun Printing Company Subscription Price $4.50 a year Editor-in-Chief Robbin Causey Business Manager BItsie Richheimer Associate Editor Jan Norman Managing Editor Anne Kendrick News Editor Cara Lynne Johnson Feature Editor Linda Lyon Copy Editors • Baird Brown Assistant Business Manager —Ann Dozier Executive Editor Ann Wilson Advertising Manager Tripp Tate Photography Editor —Betsy King Headline Staff Betsy Patterson Beth Prevost, Ann Jennings, Linda Bowling, Mary Harris Managing Staff Cara Lynne Johnson Jan Norman Communications ..Becky Tatum, Karen Viall, Kathie Carpenter, Lynn Frazer, Nancy Thomas Layout Jerri Johnson AI Bruton, BJ Spetnagel, Dolly Sturm, Connie Sorensen, Boodie Crow Circulation Manager Kathryn Wilson Proof Readers Jerry Crews Jeanne Barnes, Jane Hall, Quincy Stewart, Nancy Thomas, Sarah Lynne Cobb, Gail Smith, Ginger Kinnaird Typists Betty Gardner Carol Weidner, Betty Morrison Adviser Miss Jess Byrd Editor Expresses Gratitude, Finds Satisfaction In Job HE SALEMITE March 1 “Success” was the foremost idea in the minds of all Salemites last weekend as we looked around the gymnasium and realized that, finally, a Salem weekend was sup ported and thoroughly enjoyed by the whole student body and their dates. The serenity of Roy Hamil ton and the vivacity of the Shirelles was, from all reports, also enjoyed by the administration, faculty, and housemothers alike! Congratula tions to IRS and students for ini tiating what we hope will be a new tradition at Salem. The excitement and activities, however, show no sign of waning. With the approach of Wake Forest’s symposium, “Challenge, this weekend, many anticipate at- Although elections are over, out out-going student body president Wendy McGlinn, has somethinj more tangible to hold on to no» Friday night she got pinned to Tej Lockwood, a Theta Chi at Walt tending the Joan Baez concert Fri- Forest. Congratulations, Wendy! day night, while others plan to take Wedding bells will be ringing ' advantage of visiting lecturers. In addition, we must not miss the Pierrette production of Oh Dad Poor Dad on Wednesday, Thurs day, and Friday nights at 8:15 in Old Chapel. f Oh Dad’ Combines Absurd WithReal In SuccessfulFarce This year on The Salemite has been many things: trials, frust ration, disappointment, satisfaction, praise. Most of all it has been hard work. There were times last fall when, looking ahead, I thought this time would never come. Yet looking hack, I wonder how it came so fast. I suppose all outgoing officers have similar feelings, that if given only a little more time, how much more they could do. It seems that just as we really know what we are doing, our term is up, and juniors replace us. But the editors are luckier than the other officers, for they have tangible evidence of the job they’ve done. For Jan Norman, next year’s editor, the only advice I can give is to start off with optimism, with definite goals set far enough away to make you work but near enough to become realities. You will find, Jan, that you can’t put out the paper by yourself, although at times you will try. Sometimes it is hard to convince your schoolmates that they are needed. This lack of understanding is the biggest problem you have to face, but if you can lick it, the sky’s the limit. Now, at the end of another term, I want to thank my entire staff for their conscious effort and the contribution they have made. I wish I could list the fifty or more names of girls who have helped in some way, no matter how small. But they know, and hopefully, they have found satisfaction in knowing that they did their best. As for me, I am most grateful for the op portunity to have served you as editor. Culture Corner Wednesday- Thursday March 10-11 FILM Film Friends: THE LAST BRIDGE, Austrian feature v/ith Maria Schell; color short, "Dravv'ings of Leonardo da Vinci" (Community Center The atre, 8 p.m., members only) Wednesday- Friday March 10-12 THEATRE Pierrette Players of Salem College: OH DAD, POOR DAD, MAMA'S HUNG YOU IN THE CLOSET AND I'M FEELIN' SO SAD by Arthur Kopit; adult $1, student 50^; call 722-3823 for reservations (Old Chapel, Salem College, 8:15 p.m.) Sunday March 14 MUSIC Wake Forest Chamber Music So ciety: JULLIARD STRING QUARTET: adult $3.50, student $2.50 (Summit School Auditorium, 3:30 p.m.) Monday March 15 ARTS & CRAFTS Arts & Crafts Assoc.: SPRING TERM REGISTRATION begins; adult classes (8 weeks; art, ceramics, enameling, rug hooking, jewelry, lapidary, weaving, decoupage, sculpture, neediecraft, other related crafts) begin April 5; children's classes be gin April 17; call 722-1952 or come to the Arts & Crafts Workship, downstairs in the Arts Council, Com munity Center. Tuesday March 16 THEATRE Wake Forest College Union: BE YOND THE FRINGE from Broadway; adm. $4.50, $3, $2.50, $1.50; at Reznick's Downtown or Thruway & Reynolda Hall (Wait Chapel, 8:15 p.m.) Thursday March 18 MUSIC Civic Music Association: CESARE VALLETTI, lyric tenor (Reynolds Auditorium, 8:30 p.m., members only) By Judy Guillet The play with the longest title in the history of Pierrettes’ pro ductions will undoubtedly be a tre mendous success. The unreality of the plot combines with the reality of the setting. The impact of dia logue will startle a few and delight all with its frankness and cynical nature. A farce in three scenes, “Oh Dad, etc.” opens with the arrival of Madame Rosepettle and her son Jonathan in Port Royale, a city in the Caribbean. Accompanying her is her dead husband whom she car ries in a coffin. Among her most cherished possessions are her Venus fly-trap plans which devour “green peas, chicken feathers, rub ber bands” and occasionally fake stamps; and her silver Piranha fish Rosalinda which thrives on Siamese kittens. While in Port Royale, Madame Rosepettle meets Com modore Roseabove who owns the largest yacht in the harbor. Mean while, the neighboring baby-sitter Rosalie, that Jonathan has adored from afar, turns out to be a nym- phomanic. An air of romance pre vails at this point, but the absurdity of “Oh Dad” presents one from guessing the outcome unless the farce is seen firsthand. As the curtains open, the audi ence is struck with the kaladiscope of color and fantasy present in the set. The creator of this unique design is Clarence Bunch, Chairman of the Art Department at Appalachian State College in Boone, N. C. The set indicates the idea of the tropics as well as the suggestion of a farce. A maze of bright colors bedecks all areas of the stage j one notable attraction is the doors which have a color on one side with its complementary color on the opposite side. The set was not designed with “paintbrush in hand,” but is a purely original set stemming entirely from Mr. Bunch’s imagination. The colorful motifs fit in with the scene of the production. Also backing up the unreality of the play with con vincing reality are the sound effects which include the roaring of Venus fly-traps, carnival music, and mag nified tickings of a clock. Madame Rosepettle is an essen- tric, spirited, scheming and slightly insane widow who is the perfect picture of nonconformity. With Mary Lucy Hudgens’ portrayal of Madame Rosepettle, the play gains in animation. Jonathan, a gangly naive youth is well characterized by Doug Mock. Susan Kelly as Rosalie fulfills an extremely diffi cult role with much finesse. A touch of masculinity is added by David Pfefferkorn who plays Com modore Roseabove. Bellgirls Feme Houser, Mary Lynah, and Anne Ferguson, Greta Jones, Laurie Wil liams, and Cara Lynne Johnson, headed by Sue Ann Brooks, en hance the atmosphere with colorful costumes and military precision. Dabney Kelley as Dad yields a sur prising, yet ghastly note to the farce. Although the dress rehearsal had its usual rough spots, the final pro ductions promise a combination of superior acting plus an unusual set ting. This unique production di rected by Dr. Mary Homrighous captivates, humors, and shocks all. Becky Matthews, a senior in Bit ting. After last weekend, many a„ busily endeavoring to catch up neglected assignments and to p«. pare for mid-term tests. It is tl( hope, however, of the Beefeatei that girls will take a break fro® various duties to attend theit “Bonanza” on Tuesday and Wei- nesday nights to take advantage oi their “Collegiate Special” and «■ duced rates on meals and “bever. ages.” And, girls, if your numbti is drawn, you will be the lud-j consumer of a free meal! Of course, we are all more thn aware of the fact that there an only seven more days until Spring Vacation when, among other plan\ there will be the annual trips Nassau, job interviews, out-of-towi visits, sun tans, sleep, and horn cooking! Until then, we will resume om motto of work hard and play hatl and hope that we can remain cah cool, and collected in the remainii; one and a half weeks! Afterthought: Be sure to notiti the watercolor on second floe Main Hall, history department, an artist named Bush. We imj have a budding Rembrandt in « midst. France Fails In Vietnam; US Now Supports Fight Office Provides Oslo Forms Application blanks for the Oslo Scholarship can be picked up in Miss Simpson’s office. The stu dents leave June 19 and return Au gust 17 on the Oslofjord. New bul letins are available giving the transportation information and a schedule of courses and time. By Anne Kendrick For twenty years the country that is now Vietnam has bea racked with civil war between Communists and non-com munists, supported first by France and now by the Unite States. The French were forced to pull out of the situation! 1954, and recently there has been comparison of the presal American position with that of the French in that year. The Communist Viet Cong has definitely taken the offensii in fighting this war and has adopted some of the same methol which were successful a decade ago. These methods mainl! involve the isolation of South Vietnamese Provinces by cuttii off lines of communication this allowing free maneuvering U safer jungle hiding places. At the same time this overall pli of strategy allows for preparation for future large offensii assaults. The Viet Cong are well armed, and with their numll growing, they control most of central Vietnam. There are several points, however, in favor of the Amerio position that the French did not possess in 1954. First is tl recently increased air power at the disposal of the South Vii namese, including B-57 jet bombers. Second is the greater mi force at work in the area than there was eleven years as Ihe third favorable point is the fact that the Communists « still resorting to terrorization of the population. As former J sistant Secretary of State for Bast Asian Affairs Hillsman li pomted out, a guerrilla war is also a political war because! Recess depends upon the support of the people. This the Cong lacks.^ Also the French defeat was greatly influenced! mass desertions to the Communist side, and this so far has « occurred in the South Vietnamese Army. But in the face of a military situation which includes i Rowing power of the Viet Cong backed by the very vocal Noi Vietnamese government, the instability of the Saigon lead ship, and the American commitment to hold South Vietm from Communist hands, the question of settlement of the pi* em IS bemg pushed both at home and abroad. There are voii m Congress urging that we take the risk of a larger war order to clear up this messy issue, and there are those that t for negotiation now before further military involvement, both cases we would capitalize on our strength as the greati tree world power, and in negotation we would count on Pr dent Johnson’s proven ability to effect settlements. W nationally, Charles De Gaulle and U Thant are the stron? ™ favor of settlement at the conference table, but» effect of their pressure remains to be seen. While the definite future course of action in Vietnam can® be accurately predicted, the American position will probal continue to be a cautious but toughening one accompanied' greater military involvement. Sources; CBS Report: “Vietnam—The Hawks and the Dov* TJ, S. News and World Report, March 8, 1965
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