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THE HILLTOP, MARS HILL COLLEGE. MARS HILL, N. C.
March 3. iSi March 3,
Lines Cross
Eventually
Published by the Students of Mars Hill College
CTKe Hilltop
Box 486-T, Mars Hill N. C.
Second-Class postage paid at Mars
Hill, N. C. Published semi-monthly
during the college year.
Volume XXXVI March 3. 1962 Number 10
STAFF
Editor 'N Chief Walt Whittaker
Advertising Gary Murdock, Franklin Calhoun
Circulation Ken Hunneycut, Roy Bower
News Editor Jon Rountree
Editorial Page Dick Ergenbright
Feature Editor Mary Horton
Sports Editor John Baskin
Reporters — Marietta Atkins, Janice Eiland,
Mimi Jones, Mary Sue Mclntire,
Allan Clark, John Grier
Cynthia Vann, Jerry Grant, Thelma Taylor
Proofreaders Pat Phelps, Darinda Camp
Typists Jo Wells, Joyce Craft
Faculty Advisor Walter Smith
LITTLE MAN ^ CAMPt JS
The economists of our country are claiming that two
antithetical movements are occurring which will invar
iably have effects up>on the future of both economical
and general history. The first of these is an obvious
transition in Russia towards the capitalist system. The
other is an even more obvious drive towards socialism
in America. For those of us who advocate Democracy
and for those of us who lean towards the other idealogy
we are, as a result of these movements, being faced
with a probable consequence: a capitalistic-socialistic
society.
There was that era in history, you know, when the
pious popes and religious gentry would have laughed
at the idea of religion and science coming together on
anything. From the fusion of Latin and Anglo-saxon
has come the English tongue. Somewhere in the
metaphysics of time two lines running in different di
rections will meet and then cross.
There are several points where the two principles
might merge. First there is a general desire on both
sides for peace. Secondly, we both maintain high tech
nical skill in rocketry, weaponry, and medicine. Then,
we differ with Red China. In fact, the United States
does not even politically recognize Red China, which
is rather silly since we all know that she exists and
turning your back on your problems does not mean
that they are not there. It is always best to have it out
once and for evermore.
Finally, we are terribly afraid of each other. This,
probably, will be the main catalyst to act upon the
possible alloy of ideologies.
It would be interesting to see what such a society
would be like. Imagine a country based upon patern
alism where the newspapers would spotlight accomp
lishments instead of failures; where a president, elected
of the people, would hold dictatorial powers for a cer
tain amount of time, unless he incurs the disfavor of
a three-man elected consulate.
Private industry would have the power to set prices
within a certain limit as designated by the polity of
government.
The resultant culture would be a strange blend of
American-Oriental-European. Picture a combination
of the Kremlin, the White House, and the Taj-Mahal.
This would be socialisticapitalistic culture.
It would, of course, solve several problems. Tlie
space quest, for example. With the top Russian and
American scientists working together, the sky would
literally be the limit and, as far as we know, there is
no heavenly limit.
The whole thing, we admit, is purely hypothetical,
but it is also highly inevitable. Should war ever occur
one nation is going to win, but can either society be
completely wiped out.^ Of course not! There is good
as well as bad in the Communist system. But what
about democracy.^ We need only to look at what our
unions are doing to bury us deeper in debt and at
what the little island of Cuba has done to our prestige
or to a crime rate and complacency that surpasses all
pessimistic expectations.
It stands to reason, therefore, that if the good of
socialism and the good of capitalism can get together
in a capitalistic-socialistic society, the world would be
better for it. This, we hope, will be the case.
—M. N. W.
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Mr. Whittaker's editorial in
the last issue of The Hilltop
concerning the Civil War was
very interesting, but I believe
he needs to be enlightened in
regard to the South.
I don’t believe anyone acmally
believes the South will rise up in
arms again. Let’s look at this mat
ter in a sensible way. Mr. Whit
taker, I have news for you — the
South has risen! Today, it and
California are the two fast grow
ing industrial regions of America.
I’m afraid the North is losing this
war because industries are moving
southward in an increasing number.
1 believe the South has higher aims
than shooting at those "damn
yankees.” Cape Canaveral, which is
in the South, is now "shooting” for
the moon. To the Southerners, it
wasn’t any surprise that our first
astronaut is living in Virginia,
which is also in the South.
With reference to the "damn
yankees” that rebuilt the South, I
think it would be a good idea to
check your history books. Just after
the war the South was overrun with
carpetbaggers, scallawags, and union
troops. The steps to the capital
building in N. C. cracked under
the weight of liquor barrels that
were rolled inside to the thirsty
carpetbagger politicians. Care for
a look Walt.?
I don't quite get the relation
between professional histor
ians and beatnicks, but I be
lieve you will find most of
the beatnicks in such places
as New York, Washington,
and even Baltimore, oh my!
Perhaps too much has been said
about the Civil War. Instead of
saying the South will rise again,
let us make sure that North, South,
East and West are united to rise up
against threat of Communism.
—^Richard Ergenbright
Methinks a regrettable error was
made in a recent "letter to the ed
itor” insomuch as one compared
kilts to the biblical apple tree. One
has difficulty drawing a comparison
between these divergents, especially
when this minority implies our
apple tree of shortened skirts will
cause us to be cast from the garden.
Of course, there is a possibility
... remember the face that launched
We regret the omission in
the last issue of the Hilltop
of Miss Susan Walker as a
member of the Dean's List.
Miss Walker, a freshman stu
dent from Pulaski, Va., ac
cumulated 41 quality points.
What Message
The Dollar?
a thousand ships? Maybe one can
say such criticism of kilts is the
pace that launched a thousand slips.
A short time ago The Announcer made a comm^
about the charaaer of a dollar bill. Perhaps we ouj'
to go a little deeper and see exaaly what the mes9i
of the dollar bill is. If you are fortunate enough'
possess this piece of currency take it out and exaitf
it as you read this article.
On one side you will find two circular design
which have probably been a mystery to most of J
One may say, "Oh, that is the Seal of the Um*
States.” This is true, but how much do you
know about it? What is its message?
'The symbolism and mottoes of the Seal are pal?
ularly interesting and significant. On the
side, shown at the right, is pictured an eagle beaiij
a shield. In its right talon is an olive branch
thirteen leaves and thirteen olives; and in the left
thirteen arrows. Above the head of the eagle
circular design are rays of the sun breaking iruougj
cloud, and in the center are three stars. The shirW
marked with parallel horizontal lines, called azure,
indicating blue coloring. This represents the Cong^^
of the United States and is the place of highest ho?
on the shield. The blue coloring is for the proteo?®
of heaven to the Union. The pales of stripes
are thirteen in number, signifying the thirteen orig*?
states. Every other one of these is marked with >
parallel vertical lines, called gules, indicating red co|
ing; and the others are described as argent, meaoj
white. White is for purity and innocence; red,
valor, not for the blood shed in battle as many beh^*’
The eagle, the king of birds, always represents
preme authority and power, strength and nobility-
represents the power and authority of Congress. ,
“ ■ ■■ of ?
'This seems to be typical of the
ultra-conservative thinking at Mars
Hill . . . perhaps the John Birch
Society would be interested in
forming a chapter here.
While others attempt to define
what is morally and socially right
or wrong, I become convinced it is
a matter of individual conception.
Where can one say black starts
and white leaves off? In the words
of D. H. Lawrence, "What is por
nography to one man is the laugh
of genius to another.”
I recently checked over the
foundation of Moore Hall, and de
spite deteriorations due to age, I
noticed no severely loosened bricks
where our kilt-wearers have sup
posedly attempted to kick the
foundation from under Mars Hill
College.
Kilt-wearing is comparable to
gold-fish swallowing, flag-pole sit
ting and telephone booth cramming
... a fad which will pass into the
archives of another day.
Perhaps campus life is based too
much on neolassicism instead of
the romantic aspect. There is too
much emphasis on an unfriendly
and remorseless logic of facts as op
posed to inspiration, imagination
and a freedom in the range of hu
man feelings.
As far back as 1852, Britain’s
John Henry Cardinal Newman
wrote "Tbe Idea of a University,”
a plea for cultivation of the in
tellect. He held that such schools
“were not a convent; not a semin
ary; but a place to fit men of the
world for the world.”
E pluribus unum on the ribbon in the beak oi
eagle may be translated "one from many.” ^
The sun stands for the source of life and with
cloud is the sustainer of earthly life. 'The constell?'||
of thirteen white stars on the field of blue is the ?
nation taking its place among the sovereign P°^^
To the left is the reverse side of the Great Se^- ^
predominant figure is the unfinished pyraniitl
above it the all-seeing eye in a capstone surround^
the fringe of sun rays. Those who designed the ^
Seal realized that the nation was not to be con"
of just the thineen states symbolized by the thidf
F
tiers of workmanship in the pyramid, but they ^
room for growth. Broadly based, strongly buih> ^
structure is designed for growth and reaches
ward. 'The capstone, an equilateral triangle, repi'
perfeaion; hence, God. Again, the ever-wa?
providence of God is indicatSi by the all-seeing
Eternal glory surrounds this capstone.
I read (on the bill): "This certifies that there
is.'
A AWOU ^C/ll CllC ULLl / . AUld LiXaC ^
deposit in the treasury of the United States of
one dollar in Silver payable to the bearer on de>^^
May the world read this same thing in the life
of us.
DAR Finds Fault
Reprinted from the Baylor Lariat* ^
Probably the most ludicrous of all legislative ^
mittees, the House committee for investigating^!,;
books has been meeting for weeks to determine
books are tm-American or obscene. f
History books are of primary concern notv- ^ ^
Daughters of the American Revolution, one
most vocal protest groups on the issue, find fh? >
a single history book presently used in the Tex?*
lie sdiools and colleges is acceptable.
History books, they say, must "throb with die
beats” of the brave Christian founding father*
made the United States what it is today.
Instead, they charge, the books record (in
accurate statements we may add) that such h’!
id'
ef’
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson,
Franklin and Thomas Paine were notably
Then one may throw up his
hands and profess hope that the
day of the lowering neck line and
rising hemline will finally meet . . .
then it shan’t cost these poor hus
bands a cent.
—John Baskin
ing, unorthodox men, who, if they thought .
ligion at all, tended to regard Christ as less r
vine.
When a more enlightened witness pointe
d
committee hearing that these men were, in
believers,” he was also accused of not beio^
liever.'
The pleas of such men as Dr. J. M. Dawso^’^ui
time Baptist pastor, who said this nation
"Christian nation but a nation that allows fr^^
religion”; J. Frank Dobie; and University ^
professors, who say at least give the task of
to professionals rather than amateurs, seem to
avail. jji/
The third special session of the Texas
appropriated more money to allow the invest*
to continue. . /
Meanwhile, vote-seeking candidates pton’‘^^^ffi'f
ucated mothers that their children will not be
ed by "evil books” if "they” are elected.
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