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Up Meets The Universitv executive coram'' Thursday ' ' C a r o 1 i n committee vacancies in and Whitehei . (Parker, Connc X3U 0 k Volume 77, I r7 )f i J .11 f t f f VI Jl Jl . A 0 " if iL vents iniere oiMiiHie From Dawn To Dusk By AL THOMAS DTH Staff Writer The Vietnam war moratorium, designed to influence President Richard Nixon to speed America's withdrawal from Vietnam, began here at sunrise with the reading of the names of the war-dead in front of the Naval ROTC building. The moratorium will continue until well past sunset today, with several speeches, a march through town, liberation classes, religious services, sacrificial suppers and an afternoon convocation planned. Speakers for the day-long protest here include Jack Newfield, assistant editor of the Village Voice and Robert Kennedy biographer; Dr. Howard Levy, a former Army captain who was court-martialed for refusing to train Green Berets for service in Vietnam; and Howard Lee, Chapel Hill mayor who will speak on the war's influence on poor blacks. Chancellor J. Carlyle Sitterson was scheduled to give a short personal talk at a 4 p.m. convocation in Memorial Hall but yesterday denied that he would speak. Sitterson denied he will make a formal speech but did say he might make a few comments that would reflect his personal sentiment on the war. Buck Goldstein, Chapel Hill coordinator for the nation-wide protest, said Tuesday afternoon "plans have gone extremely well and the campus is responding far beyond any of my expectations. "I'm confident at least 50 per cent of the student body will not be in class Wednesday," he added. Tn tt7) Jl By STEVE PLAISANCE DTH Staff Writer The Student Bar Association, a group of concerned medical students, and concerned members of the UNC faculty released statements Tuesday in support of today's moratorium against Moratorium Dawn to Dusk ROTC Building. -Reading of Qj) 10:00 "Latin America: A Parallel to Vietnam?" Union. 10:30 Rap session with Jack Newfield and Howard Union. Il:00-Films: "War's Lou Lipsitz. Union. 11:00-2:00 Poetry, folksinging in front of campus bookstore. Jim Wann-Forest Reed-Lou Lipsitz-Jan Davidson. ' 12:00-1:00 Traditional Peace Vigil in front of Post Office on Franklin Street. 1:00 Panel Discussion representative. Union. 2:00 New University Conference Panel Discussion of the Vietnam Moratorium. Union. 4:00 March beginning at Y-Court, ending at Convocation in Memorial Hall. Speakers, Jack Newfield, Dr. Howard Levy. 6:00 Sacrifici3l Suppers at the Religious Foundations. 8:00 Memorial service: Chapel of the Cross. Franklin Street. Ail Day Liberation classes at the Carolina Union. ' I 1 ; v,n TT T To 1 1 Goldstein said there has already been a tremendous impact on the White House because of the moratorium. He feels the firing of General Lousi Hershey is a direct result of moratorium activities. Those working for the moratorium on campus, he continued, are not receiving any salaries. "The pay isn't important at all," Goldstein said. "In many ways, there is very little that can be accomplished in this country until the war is over." The main event scheduled for Chapel Hill is an afternoon march beginning at Y-court and ending with the 4 p.m. convocation in Memorial Hall. Newfield, Levy and Lee are scheduled to speak at the convocation. The convocation will be followed by sacrifical suppers at the religious foundations with a community-wide memorial service set for 8 p.m. in Chapel of the Cross on Franklin Street. The Rev. William Finlator will speak at the service. Off-carnpus activity will include a teach-in at Chapel Hill High School, according to Ben Blakewood, a member of the moratorium steering committee. ' . - Blakewood said response has been "excellent" in the high school with seminars and general discussions on the war planned. He added that many high school students are planning to cut, classes and attend activities on the University campus. The Chapel Hill Independent School, a school for students disenchanted with regular high school, according to one of its members, has called off all classes to enable its approximately 40 students to attend rallies and speeches on campus. Faculty Med rn n n the Vietnam war. The Student Bar Association is sponsoring a seminar on the "Legal . Aspects of Vietnam" to be held on the terrace of the Law School Building at noon (or in room 5 in case of rain). According to the SBA Timetable the War Dead in front of Naval Levy. sG Children," "The Survivors." Speaker, with students, faculty, town 'XVrK l1 CHAPEL JT jr r - -A Business support for the moratorium, according to Blakewood, has also been good. He said almost $300 has been collected which will adequately cover local moratorium expenses. Blakewood added that some stores in downtown Chapel Hill will have signs supporting the moratorium and moratorium schedules. An event not officially planned as part of the moratorium acitivites a discussion of Machiavelli's "The Prince" will be led by Father James A. Devereux. The discussion will be part of his regular 11 a.m. class in 307 Venable, but Father Devereux has issued an open invitation to anyone interested in attending. The discussion will focus on "The Prince" in relation to warfare strategems possibly connected with present American foreign policy. eaders WASHINGTON (UPI)-Organizers of the Vietnam Moratorium Committee predicted on the eve of Wednesday's antiwar protest that President Nixon would respond by stepping up U.S. troop withdrawals from the war zone. "Today's demonstrations will show the president that a broad section of the people is asking him for a firm commitment to withdraw all American forces starting now," said Sam Brown, a national coordinator of the group sponsoring the nationwide protest. "The people will be saying 'We want out and I don't think it's possible for the President to ignore the voice of the people." Speaking briefly Tuesday at a White House ceremony, Nixon insisted he was trying to end the war as soon as possible. "The debate is about how we achieve peace," he said. "Honest men can disagree about the means but let the world understand the American people want peace." Senate GOP leader Hugh Scott told newsmen after conferring with Nixon that there was some discussion of the demonstrations. "The President shares the anguish of spirit which will be exhibited tomorrow for those who have fallen," Scott said. Organizers of the protest have called for a business as usual" and urged all Americans Students, Bar statement, the purpose of the seminar is to "acquaint students with the problems about which all law students should be aware." The statement indicated that anyone wourd be allowed to express his personal views on the war after the official program is over. The seminar, open to all interested students, will feature the following speakers and topics: - 12:00 M. Laughlin McDonald speaking on the Nurenburg and the Levy cases"; ,12: 1 0-Dr. Henry Parker Brandeis speaking on '"The CIA and the Green Beret Trial"; 12:20 Arnold Loew speaking on "The First Amendment Problems"; 12:30 Robert C. Byrd speaking on ''Draft Procedure"; 12:40-Dr. Dan H. Pollitt speaking on "The Legality of the Draft and War"; 12:50 Dale A Whitman speaking on "Free Speech on Military Bases." , A petition circulating among medical students and faculty branding the Vietham war as a "needless waste of human lives" will continue to be available until Friday, according to medical students circulating the petition. The petition states in part: "We firmly believe. that only a redirection of objectives in Vietnam, emphasizing cessation of military activity in favor of a non-violent solution, can bring a meaningful peace. 77 Years of HILL, NORTH CAROLINA, ( W mir Pairiueirpa " . - -- JIT"" -' - . ', "-"'lull"' - ' - - : , , . . . . r i r e . - V The United States has a history of losing its boys in war. These Americans were killed on the beach at Buna, New Guinea in December. 1942. Expect Moratorium.: Results "moratorium on to participate if Association Endorse JProiesS "Therefore, we the undersigned, who are bound to protect and prolong life, hope that our opinion, demonstrated in a non-violent manner, can be effective in bringing an end to the war." The petition already has been signed by 200 persons, including 67 faculty members, and copies will be sent to President Nixon and North Carolina Democratic Senators Sam Ervin and B.E. Jordan. John Thomas, a second year medical student from Charlotte, commented on the petition: "It reflects a new mood among medical students," he said. "More of us are beginning to feel the study of medicine goes beyond merely a knowledge of anatomy, physiology or pathology. We have to find ways in which we can relate to people in their natural environment. "The support this petition is receiving is a good indication of how medical students and faculty are becoming more socially conscious and less concerned solely with what goes on in their laboratories." Second year, medical student Marshall F. Goldberg from Baltimore added: "As an aspiring physician in a world that is constantly expanding and contracting, I find it difficult to remain detached from these events which are now affecting mankind and shaping his future. "I believe that medicine must be involved in solving man's social ills if it is to treat ff! Editorial Freedom WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER ie A possible in parades, rallies, prayer meetings and assorted other activities. ' Supporters and critics of the moratorium joined in warning against violence in the nationwide round of rallies and protests against the war. Fears that a peaceful protest could erupt into disorder triggered one movement of troops and precautions elsewhere as youthful protesters began early-bird demonstrations at several spots across the nation. About 150 Army troops from Ft. Riley, Kan., were moved to the Jock Island, 111. arsenal as" "a precautionary measure" against any marches on the aresnal by anti war demonstrators. New York City police prepared to keep tabs on moratorium demonstrators with a new television surveillance network. Congressional supporters of the moratorium issued a statement against violence and condemning "senseless destruction" by young radicals who rampaged through Chicago last week. Senate Republican Leader Hugh Scott and House GOP Leader Gerald R. Ford said after a White House meeting that they hoped the demonstrations would be peaceful. They warned that any violence would damage President Nixon's efforts to end the war. his physical ills effectively." According to Professor Alden E. Lind, a petition is presently being circulated among faculty members which "supports efforts such as the moratorium which seek to dramatize the depth and breadth of opposition to the war and to the current inadequate policies which make it possible." The petition encouraged teachers to devote, their moratorium day classes to "discussion of the war and its implications" and to participate in the moratorium activities and encourage students to do so. "We believe that the faculty and administration of the University should take the lead in supporting sustained discussion of the war as they have done at other universities, the petition stated. The following is a list of the persons who have already signed the petition: Thomas R. Christofferson, Frederich A. Bode, Ann Dunbar, Hubert M. Blaiock Jr., Robert E. Stauffer, WTilliarn P. Hawkinson, James Otis Smith, Peter R. Uhlenberg, Alvin L. Jacob sen, Lessel H. David, Richard K. Brewer, "Steven Polgar, Richard Zafrron, Hugh W.Knox; George Douglas, Charles E. Richter, Douglas W. Webbink, Alfred Field, George Iden, Robert P. Strauss,, Robert E. Gallman, Henry Latane, D.G.. See 3 Groups Page Six - h I iL ! i v v'r ) 15. 1969 t in A A 0" liter son Commends U. S. Troop Withdrawal Plans By BILL MILLER DTH Staff Writer "As chancellor, I am committed to the continuance of the University processes, but as an individual I do have a personal viewpoint," said Chancellor J. Carlyle Sitterson Tuesday as he issued a "personal statement" on the moratorium. Sitterson said the statement is the only one he would make and requested that it be published "in toto so there are no misunderstandings." - "As an American and as a parent of a son in the Armed Forces, I am greatly disturbed by the continuation of United States involvement in the Vietnam War," the statement read. "Americans of all ages and classes deeply long and pray for peace. Today on campuses throughout the land, students, faculty, and townspeople are These Profs To Give Examinations Today These university professors will hold quizzes today: Dr. Isaac Reynolds, Business Administration 72 exam. Dr. Hugh Lefler, History 161 exam. Dr. Kenneth Byerly, Journalism 53. ' J - i 1 'V 5 n N'l T1 yV4 'v f tsi'-- ! - - - ' T v O n J- r meeting in the traditions of a free and democratic society to make their views known to the leaders of our government. "I am confident that this campus will direct its attention to this important matter of national concern in a thoughtful manner without neglecting our University responsibilities. "Speaking for myself, I commend the President for initiating troop withdrawals and sincerely urge the President and the Congress to take all possible steps to secure the withdrawal of American troops from Vietnam and to secure an early and honorable jpeace." Sitterson termed the release Friday Approves Student Planning Mm Sitterson By BILL MILLER DTH Staff Writer University students were commended Tuesday by President William C. Friday as they made preparations to observe the Vietnam war moratorium. Praising the students for "res ponsible action wh ile exercising the rights of free assembly and free discussion," Friday expressed appreciation Friday 4 SP Caucus Meets SP Legislators caucus meets at 6:30 p.m. Cheek the Union Calendar for room number. Founded February 23. 1893 1 Quay; o "my only comment on the matter. This is my speech, the expression of my viewpoints," he commented. "I have nothing else to say." "I will appear at any of the scheduled events (of the moratorium) that do not conflict with my personal schedule," he added, "but I will not be making any other personal remarks." Sitterson also expressed optimism that the events of the day would occur without incident "I am optimistic that this campus is going to respond thoughtfully to the occasion and that it will go through with its responsibilities and also give attention to this great issue." for the ways student bodies on all six campuses of the University made their plans for today. Friday added he "earnestly desired peace for our land and an end to the conflict. I express the profound hope that the President, the Congress and all other responsible leaders of our government, here and abroad, will move decisively for an end to the war in Vietnam." Friday said he is expecting no trouble on any of the campuses of the Coawlidated University. "I have talked with the chancellors and as far as I have been informed, there will be discussions, presentations and other related programs on all campuses throughout the day." "I simply haven't heard any information indicating anything other than these scheduled activities on all campuses." Friday noted he had received no information about any campus postponing a University-scheduled activity. "All campuses are proceeding according to the plans developed by the faculty and students," the University president said. Friday added he will not be appearing on any campus activity scheduled in conjunction ;with thft moratorium. 1 n DTH Staff Photo by Tom Schnsbet
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