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Om The "Gamecock" is diel from necessity rather than < of the rents in our financial planned to skip today's issu budget recovery. However, manding news volume, this i is being released. Larger issues with specia as the Ole Miss insert have c grow our appropriated funds monetary problem is one of si from Student Activities Fee organizational demand. Alth< number of campus groups re Dei Max Ford Replies . . . Dear Miss Wolcott, I realize this letter may not make this week's deadline in "The Gamecock," but concerning my letter to you a few weeks ago, I would like to say that: I am not just a "fair weather" Game cock supporter; I cheer our team win or lose, and I always have. Everyone has the right to his own opinion, and everyone has the right to change that opinion. Therefore, at this time, let me take the opportunity to apologize to our Gamecocks. They have made me eat quite a bit of taste less crow, but I couldn't be hap pier in doing so. I put my criticism in the wrong place, and I'm not afraid to admit it. But a word also to my cri ticizers of last Friday: I may not have the right to speak for cevry Carolina student, true, but I do realize that I am a Gamecock also. I still don't think the ma jority of our students get falling down drunk at the football games. Everyone, or nearly every one, that has so far stated this rather idiotic presumption can be reminded of the fact that they too are Carolina men and women. Well, they certainly don't seem to be very proud of this. Sincerely, Max Ford The U. N. Question Dear Joan, Since the U. N. has become such a major part of the United States foreign policy and a force in political education, I think we should objectively evaluate it be fore blindly giving our support. An international organization for the peaceful settlement of disputes is practical but the Com munists have destroyed its use Ni No kidding. As far as t concerned, he stopped started roiling his whis REMINGTON* LEKTRON What's the secret? R roller combs. They roll: onli kers. .- fo., ci ly Four Paj ing this week amount annual hoice. Because raised in sevei seams, we had We urge th e for a speedy for spring serr due to the de- vide a financi; >nt-sized paper beneficial orgi the load of th( features such tee. It's hard Lused us to out- green stuff's r . But the basic Thus, the "( ipply: the total week, and twc can't meet the the paper's w, )ugh a growing We trust that luest a greater nancially souni mr Editoi fulness. "The final aim of the Communist international is to overthrow world capitalisn and replace it by world communism." Former Secretary of State James F. Byrnes has said, "We must realize that the United Na tions cannot prevent war between major powers; that its chief con tribution to the cause of peace is as a forum of debate which may clarify international issues." Do you believe that we have peace today? How many countries have the Communists gained control of since the U. N. has been adopted? Article II of chapter 1, para graph 7 of the U. N. charter re strains it from intervening into domestic affairs of any state. Yet, the U. N. performs blant aggression against pro-American Katanga in Africa. What is there to prevent the group who now control the U. N. from tak ing action against South Carolina because of segregation? Someone has said that we tend to become part of what we tolerate. Congress has passed the "Arms Control and Disarmam,-nt Act" which provides for our is armament under international agreement. Also, the Constiti. tion in Article VI says that treaties shall be the supreme L: w of the Land. I believe this to be detrimental to the future of the free world. There are those who would w-ll our American Heritage to the U. N. Where do you stand? Lincoln said, "If destruction be our lot, we ourselves must be the author and finisher." Sincerely. Joe B. Williams Proposal for Senate Dear Editor: I feel that there is a basic reason that USC has a "sick" Student Senate. I have long felt that campus politics at Carolina have been wanting. There is very little interest in student govern 3ither has "shas hie guy on the right isjm shaving a month ago, f l kers off with the new i 10* lI Shaver. ~ emington's exclusive skini down for comfort. osenens. So comfort. res ly, the student fee has not been -al years. it the activities fee be raised Lester. Such a step would pro ) boost to numerous student mnizations and would alleviate Student Allocations Commit to please the people when the ot there. ramecock" stands thinner this pages will be removed from tistline in the January issue. her figure will then be fi 0 0 0 ment as is evidenced by the turn out for voting in campus-wide elections. Why do the students at Carolina not back the student government or take an interest in it? Why do less than one-quarter of the students usually turn out for the elections? To find the answers to these problems that effect USC, we must look at some things that are obvious. First, there is not any real interest in campus politics. If there were an active interest in campus politics, there would be an active interest in the Student Senate. There is not. There is some interest in this body's activity; however, this is confined usually to the Sena tors themselves, a few of their friends possibly not on the Senate and to a few interested "outside" individuals outside the "inside" sphere. Secondly, elec tions mean to most students avoiding the Russell House on the (lay of elections. They (the students as a whole) don't really care who is elected to what of fice. They know that it will not really effect them one way or the other, so why bother with the whole mess. Let those who like to wear the Mickey Mouse ears wear them. There must be an answer to the basic question of interest. There is, and it is very simple, perhaps so Gbvious as to be over looked. The spoil systcm would do wonders for a "sick" Student Senate. There would have to be a complete change in the student government, but I feel that in view of the present situation, any change may be for the best. If the only elected officer of the student body was the presi (lent, there would be more in terest in who wvas elected. The president would appoint all other officers, cheerleaders, student senators, queens, committees, honor board, and anything else that pertains to studlent life. The president of the student body would have the last word in all matters. Now, I know that you are going to say that I have lost ed" in a month me able, it's just like rolling P.S. The Lektronic |iI Sable electric that runs w Use it cordless anywhei the cord from any 110 See the new Rerningtol at your college bookstor *LEKTRON!C i-. Who Is The Unsung heroes and unap plauded intellects remain burie in USC history and Thoma Cooper, a former Universit; president is among the neglected Cooper's achievements w e r varied, and meritorious of interna tional acclaim; locally, hardly j field of college study was no effected in some way by hi dynamic a n d scholarly ad ministration. In the geology department Cooper contributed the first col lection, which is still intact in th4 Geological Museum. In history his collection of various laws an< historical facts in the Coope1 Statues are still a principa source for research. In philos ophy, Cooper is noted for hi various views on religion, evolu. tion and politics. His contribu. tions flow over into the English political science, and biology de partments as well. This former USC president was greatly sought after as an edu . Car my mind or perhaps am some sort of fanatic. Before you con demn me, let me explain what sort of changes would come about. First of all, there would be generated an interest in campus politics. There would be much controversy over each and every appointment made by the presi (lent. Some students would be in censed, angry and interested to find fault with anything that the student government did, but at the same time they would at least he interested in what was going on which is more than you can say for the present administra tion. I am sure that "parties" would be formed. Possibly an "inde pendent" and a fraternity party would come into being. There may be more than two parties. Each would have to have a sound Come See Our Selection of Winter Sportswearl ALLIGATOR TWEED TOPCOATS $38.75 and CAMEL BLAZERS From $35.00 COPELAND CO. 1409 Main St. your whiskers off. s the only recharge ith or without a cord. e you want (or with. 'olt AC outlet). 1Lektronic||IShaver imas Cooper? cator. Thomas Jefferson ch, J him as the first president of 1 5 University of Virginia, an of: he declined in order to remain the University. e Our campus has many n - buildings, some of which hi I not y e t been appropriat t named. We feel that buildir 5 such as the undergraduate - brary, the Life Science Buildi and South Building should b( the names of our former leade serving as monuments to st persons for future generations At present, one of the f I ternity houses is dedicated Thomas Cooper. We feel that t I dedication is insufficient w} the total achievements of t1 S former president are taken ii consideration. With Dr. Jon present administration, there promise of moving to a higI level of academic achieveme Hand in glove, let us acclaim C of our foremost scholars of I past - Thomas Cooper. iaE'oo Lc a n d definite platform whi would be reasonable and whi would be workable. There wou be some issues that there was difference of opinion on. T1 would be good. The students th worked for a particular "part; would do so for a number reasons. First of all, they m expect some reward for their 4 forts. They would probably rewarded according to the effc they put into the election, th, again they may not. If not sati fied, they could work again that group for the year and su port another party in the ne election. Some few students i work for a "party" for the j of working. If they felt that th may be appointed to a post the honor board, or as a chee * C. .. IXI ase bhe rer CROWING F1 at UNIVERSITY OF ew Member of Assuel Founded January 30 1908, wit] Editor, "The G@mecoc" Is publiol aly University of South Carolina weekly except on holidays and during exam Igs The opinions expressed b col necessarily those of "The .amee Letters to the Editor, but all Lett ng not constitute an endorsement. '11 ar publication any letter is reserved. rs, EDITOR ch BUSINESS MANAGER ADVERTISING MANAGER to NEWS EDITOR Us SPORTS EDITOR en is FEATURE EDITOR Ito SOCIETY EDITOR es' CAMPUS EDITOR is ter CIRCULATION MANAGER nt. CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHERS ne he BRTTNESS SECRETARY .tter Pot Ch leader, they may work even eh harder. The president would Id "swing a lot of weight." He would a probably be listened to by the tis Administration. They may even at consider some of his proposals y" concerning the students. He of would represent directly many 1y more students than does the f- present president (no reflection be on Osce who is but a product of rt the present student system). Rn More students would be voting s- than are doing so now or in the st past years. There would he p- generated the basic thing that xt would keep the government be ty fore the students - INTEREST. )y I doubt that those that wear y the "ears" now would give this )n proposal a second thought or r- even a third, if they think that ................. t.....f. r 'a.X. ...... ....... .... .~.. . *' more body n the blend nore flavor i the smoke I yre tastet th the filter - af that does it? Among L&M's ch Ctra-cured leaf than even in some Filter- the Miracle Tip -only pur & M -.. ni itr iaeefrep 4c4ocI )R A GREATER SOUTH CAROLINA ated Colegiate Press i Robert Elliott Gonzales as the flrst ied by and for the students of the , on Fridays, during the college year nations. umnists and letter writers are not ck." "The Gamecock" encourages !rs must be signed. Publishing does ke right to d or withhold from ...JOAN WOLCOTT ..MURRAY COKER EMILY REDDING . KAY HUGHEY FRED SCHUMPERT . DONNA RUSSELL (L REGINA GALGANO MARGARET BYRD ..MARION BURNS ROBERT GASKINS, BRYON JOHNSTON MAURICE GILCHRIST -pourr* far. The political campus will continue along like so much luke warm mush without even a pinch of salt. Too bad that students can't be either hot or cold about anything. This may be a part of the "modern" way of life. The idea nevertheless is an interest ing one and could be expanded into a workable one-though per h a p s slightly non-democratic. Heaven forbid in our free, demo cratic (p e r h a p s republican) society!! Well, they say that big oaks from little acorns grow. These are my views, print them or not. If not, allow at least two other people to read the article before it finds its last resting place. Sincerely, John T. Anthony . . . . . ........... Mi:i" *~ -- M'y. 'Xr omM +* ice tobaccos there's rnore unfiltered cigarettes. And e white touches your lips. Swho really like to smoke.