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Page 2 Saturday, October 30, 1965 Stye iailg war Opinions of the Daily Tar Heel are expressed in its editorials. Letters and columns, covering a wide range of views, reflect the personal opinions of their authors. ERNIE McCRARY, EDITOR Residence College Success Tomorrow's dedication of Scott College, featuring an address by Lt. Governor Robert Scott, is an ex ample of the residence college plan functioning at its best. The governor of the three-hall college, Bob Hunt er, estimated, without exaggeration, that 500 man hours have gone into the preparation of the Sunday program. Literally hundreds of Parker, Teague and Avery residents have been involved in the work, and without doubt they all feel a new sense of closeness and mutual accomplishment. And that's what the residence college system is all about. It's to help students avoid the danger of getting lost in the shuffle with no chance to do any thing about it. By breaking a big university up into smaller pieces, more people have a chance to taste its real flavor. The men of Scott College and the other two colleges now in operation, Morehead and Morrison, have already proved the value of the sys tem during their short existence. Already involved are 2,300 students about half the men on campus in these three colleges. Plans call for four more colleges to be established that will include all residence halls, and petitions are now being circulated in some of the halls, calling for the establishment of the colleges. Dean of Men William G. Long says it is very likely that all seven colleges will be in various stages of operation by the end of this year. "I continue to be astonished by the amount of en thusiasm students have demonstrated in this area," he said. We expect this enthusiasm to continue because students know a good thing when they see it. We con-: gratulate those who are already in full swing and en courage the others to get their colleges going as soon as possible. Let The Breezes Blow There's at least one thing to be said for those cute little wrap-around skirts worn by a good many coeds. They go very well with windy weather. The Mumsters The senior class flower sale is without doubt an odorous affair. No one is quite certain what the pro ceeds from this mumumental endeavor are going fcr. There have been many conjectures wafting about concerning this. The local chapter of CORE sees it as a racist con spiracy in that only white flowers are being sold and that Armistice Mumpin is backing it. Student Legislator Sharon Sharalike is suspicious of the project because some of its supporters stayed up all night working on it. The senior class purports that the profits will be used to supplement its social fund. But no amount of mummery will disguise their little scheme. We're on their scent. We have learned that this is a mumstrous plot to raise funds for that infamous organization CORSAGE (Committee On Restoring Southeast Asian Guerilla Encampments). The senior class in all manner of flowery lan guage has tried to make their heinous scheme seem lily-white, but their true colors will be seen. We also see an even greater danger. If the senior class is willing to sell their mums to day, tomorrow they may be selling their poppies. Jim Smith She latin (Ear I !! v. x :' 72 Years of Editorial Freedom g The Daily Tar Heel is the official news publication of g : the University of North Carolina and is published by :: students daily except Mondays, examination periods and : vacations. 'v !v -X g Ernie MeCrary, editor; John Jennrich, associate editor; : i Barry Jacobs, managing editor; Fred Thomas, news $ 8 editor, Pat Stith, sports editor; Gene Rector, asst. sports jg :: editor; Kerry Sipe, night editor; Ernest Robl, photograph- j: :: er; Chip Barnard, editorial cartoonist; John Greenbacker, :j: political writer; Ed Freakley, Andy Myers, Lynne Harvel, & Lynne Sizemore, David Rothman, Ray Linville, staff :: writers; Jack Harrington, bus. mgr.; Tom Clark, asst. bus. 3 mgr.; Woody Sobol, ad. mgr. $ Second class postage paid at the post office in Chapel ::: Hill, N. C 27514. Subscription rates: $4.50 per semester; S 5 $8 per year. Send change of address to The Daily Tar : Heel. Box 1080, Chapel Hill. N. C, 27514. Printed by the ji Chapel Hill Publishing Co., Inc. The Associated Press is : . entitled exclusively to the use for republication of all ;i local news printed in this newspaper as well as all ap : news dispatches. : 1rf 1 Letters To The Editor -.1 1? i f !M M fjeV,-Z -A I - t .. J T . ' i . . .J. I . .- . . David Rothman SAD Leader Admits Communist Members The leader of the UNC Students Against a Democratic Society (SAD) confesses that his national organization has Communist members. Olio Scabio added, however: "SAD is very selective about admitting these peo ple. We seriously believe that although 95 per cent intend to overthrow the govern ment, the remaining ones are reds for hu manitarian purposes. "Or because there's something missing from their lives. These people are sick, and SAD intends to help them." Koob Egdelwonk asked Olio how he's so competent at distinguishing dedicated Communists from the ones who can be "re habilitated." "It's easy," Scabio said. "Really I'm an undercover agent for the FBI. In fact, don't tell anybody this, but SAD was real ly created by J. Edgar Hoover and mem bers of the House Un-American Activities Committee. SAD may be radical on the surface, but actually our only intention is to rehabilitate as many Communists as possible." "But once they're rehabilitated, won't you have trouble getting them accepted into society?" "Not exactly," Scabio explained. 'The solution to making the rehabilitated Com munists seem respectable is to make Com munism seem respectable. We do this by staging protest rallies against the anti-communist war in Asia. "And so far, we've been very success ful. You shoulda seen how Radio Moscow's public image went up after they reported that thousands of college students want U. S. troops out of Vief Nam!" "Yes," Egdelwonk said, "I'm sure the demonstrations helped rehabilitate lots of Communists. But where do you get your funds?" "I'm not authorized to give you the full scoop," said Scabio. "However, I must say I was quite disturbed by the refusal of the Community Chest to cooperate in our program to improve the mental health of Communist party members. The Com munity Chest claimed the FBI was already interested in the members' welfare." "How come SAD leaders last spring said U. S. troops in Viet Nam are guilty of 'racial genocide'?" "We believe the Communists will feel more comfortable if they see their views being accepted," Scabio said as he affec tionately patted a portrait of Lenin. "What happens if the demonstrations actually do force the troops to withdraw from Viet Nam and Saigon has to sur render?" "That will be very therapeutic for Mao Tse-Tung." "We are also concerned about the men tal health of Brezhnev and Kosygin." "Why is President Johnson so mad at SAD even though it has FBI support?" "This is simply a minor disagreement with the FBI over the the best therapeutic technique." Roger Davis First Maverick Editor, The Daily Tar Heel: Roger Davis has passed from this scene leaving a void which cannot be filled. He had an intense love for Carolina. The very air he breathed here intoxicated him with energy and whetted his inexhaustable ap petite for activity. Roger will be remembered in many ways. He possessed a searching intellect, a razor-sharp wit and a genius for promot ing anything from political campaigns to beauty contests. As a campus figure he was both colorful and controversial. As a person he was warm, sincere and instantly likeable. Roger Davis was all of these things and many more, but we will remember him most in these lines from a poem I once read. Here lies one who took his chances In the busy world of men Battled luck and circumstances Fought and fell and fought again Sometimes won but did no crowing Sometimes lost but didn't wail Took his beating but kept on going And never let his courage fail He was fallable and human Therefore loved and understood Both his fellow man and woman Whether good or not so good Kept his spirit undiminished He never fell down on a friend Fought the fight 'til it was finished And lived a sportsman to the end. Don Carson For Maverick House Editor, The Daily Tar Heel: Oh, God! What plan do You pursue? Have You another joy to fill The void that in the heart then grew? Does Justice laugh; can this be right? You alone can know . . . But it's not but You alone who cares! For seven hundred stand as one this night: One mind, one heart, one prayer Charles F. Crawford Maverick House A,CKARUE BROW? J. Edgar Hoover Savs Communists Should Be Banned (Editor's Note: The following letter was sent to DTH columnist Mike Jennings, who requested that Hoover write a letter for publication.) Dear .Mr. Jennings: Upon my return I read your letter of October 12th and want to thank you for your interest in my views on communists speaking on university campuses. With respect to your inquiry, I wish to reiterate that the FBI has no authority to prevent communist speakers from appear ing on college campuses. The Communist Party, i USA, is most anxious to expand its influence among the youth of our Nation. Communists are following an extensive pro gram seeking young members and in those instances where actual converts are not made, 1 the Party hopes to create a new image of respectability and legitimacy as a liberal political faction free from foreign domination. Communist speakers cleverly espouse Soviet views on peaceful coexistence, dis armament and other similar issues. One principal objective is to gain status by ap pearing on the same platform with legiti mate political leaders and educators. The communists are highly trained and skilled in the Iways of deception and distortion of the truth. These conspirators are not bound by anyj obligation to be honest or factual in their statements. While we all believe in academic freedom and freedom of speechj I do not feel these privileges grant license to deliberately present distortions and falsehoods. I Some students are capable of recogniz ing and exposing communist propaganda and propagandists others are not. There in lies the danger because communists have made and are making recruits in our schools, colleges and universities. For that reason J I do not believe that communist spokesmen should be allowed to speak on our campuses. Sincerely yours, J. Edgar Hoover Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation and responsible inquiry which nourished Former Resident Strongly Opposed To Speaker Ban Editor, The Daily Tar Heel: As a former resident of the State of North Carolina and as the holder of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in History from the University of North Carolina, I am compelled to do my part in the effort to protect the University and the state from the madness which possesses a good part of the legislature and the people. Unless you pledge yourself to fight the Speaker Ban law, and unless you exert the total power of your office in that effort, whatever ephemeral success you may en joy in politics will be of little comfort to you. Historians of North Carolina, of the nation, of freedom of speech and thought, and historians of this country's struggle to improve the world in which we live, will recall you? administration with loathing and contempt. I must remind you of what others undoubtedly tell you: that a great University exists at Chapel Hill, but that the soil in which it grew and now florishes is a tender soil, one which supports the tree of liberty only after constant care and attention, with a great deal of hard effort and sacrifice. That University is the by product of the labor of generations of Car olinians and others from throughout the United States and the world. Is that great University which provided refuge for Al fred Brauer to be brought down by the likes of Beverly Lake? Is the center of free and Thom- rnnort Vance, uarxoiu ---- as Cf' to be denigrated, humiliated 1 and asw . ;-HihiP condition by a ITS "t Sr. n.uor, h. ru ... r.nt it unci iwiir"-' -j tMiiirt Down It is at ou rar.nv. Sir. is a wecu ...-. Rut what of freedom I1?, but fragile plant. Do y "a idant to be reclaimed from the pages of the state's history as Us murderer? Arthur Joseph Slavin Assistant Professor U.C.L.A. Marching Band Gains Support Editor. The Daily Tar Heel: Congratulations to the Marching Tar Heels. . After taking it since the beginning of the current football season they have bitten back. However in their letter to The Daily Tar Heel the band made a factual error. This writer never said he felt there should be 185 members in the band. Admittedly he feels there should be more than there are at present. The band also failed to mention that this writer specifically asked one of their number to bring him a list of grievances so that the writer could write an article explaining the problems which face the Marching Tar Heels. To this request the writer was told the executive committee, or some such group, decided this would not be wise because the Athletic Department or Music Depart ment might fire Major Yesulaitis, the band director, who is highly respected by the band members. Instead the band sent in their letter con taining 60 signatures. If all they say is true, they have a legiti mate complaint and one the students of tiiis University need to look into. They say the students don't support them. We ask how can they be given sup port if the students don't know about their problems. The Marching Tar Heels say we don't get this and no one cares about that. If we didn't care we wouldn't take the trouble to criticize. Supposedly the facts are now in the open. 1. The music department does little to support the band. To our way of thinking this is a ridiculous tune for the music de partment to whistle. The band is exposed to the stu3ents and public more than any other part of the music department. Shouldn't they have the best support 2. The Athletic Department puts out lit tle in the way of money. Obviously we don't know the whole story here, but it is plain they aren't getting their money's worth from the football team. We sincerely hope the University and the students will look into this unfortunate situation and something will be done about it. That goes for the Marching Tar Heels too. We appreciate their efforts and their problems. We hope they will now take posi tive steps in attemDting to rectify this sit uation. You can say that 86 people, not 85, care about the band. If you only knew that this writer's comments, sarcastic that they are, are aimed toward bringing your problems iu ngni ana naving something done about it. And good luck at the Georgia game. Ed Freakley Howell Hall LETTERS The Daily Tar Heel welcomes letter to the editor on any subject, particularly on matters of local or University Inter est. Letters mast be typed, double spaced and must include the name ajid address of the author or authors. Names will not be omitted in publication. Let ters should be kept as brief as possible. L? THreferves the right to edit for length or libel. 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