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Arab S Five-P By BRUCE HONICK Staff Writer James Batal, for 26 years a, specialist in current developments in the Middle East and in the Holy Land, gave a lecture April 2 en. titled "The Middle East Crisis What Hope For Peace?" Batal favors a five-part resolu. tion brought before the United Na tions Security Council dated No. vember 22, 1967. This resolution is favored by the Arab governments as a means of obtaining a settle. ment with Israel. PROPOSAL It proposes a "withdrawal of Is. raeli armed forces from territories occupied since the recent (June, 1967) war." Secondly, the "termination of all claims of states of belligerance" concerning "the sovereignty, terri. torial integrity and political inde juniors' pantshift forfu 9.99&10 juorsersn'for pan tshift for fu pokesm, 0a dint Isro pendence of every a t a t e in the area." The resoluiton asks for a guar antee of f r e e d o m of navigation through international w a t e r s, a just settlement of the Arab refugee problem and a guarantee of terri torial inviolability and political in dependence of every state in that area. ISRAEU AITACK Batal attributes Israel's "sneak attack on the Arab Air F o r c e bases" as the determining factor in the outcome of the Arab-Israeli War of June, 1967, stating t h a t "Arab forces had no support for their land operation." He concedes that the average Israeli soldier is "superior" to the Arab fighter, attributing this to Israel's E u r o p e a n background. Also, relying on recent figures in American magazines, B a t a I said that the Arab military is larger in J / ii Shi all 104 Da 99 D00 I want . -- stripes, r sizes ve. Jr. / Ol jr T Spor to s - Soliu ton, 2nd an Sup] teli Seti terms of persons than the Israeli forces. When asked about the Arab gov. ernment's major source of military assistance, Batal explained t h a t "up until 1955, the Arab states were dependent on the Webt for their arms, and Israel in the mean time had received arms from the West. "It is not generally known to most Americans t h a t in 1955, Egypt anticipated aggression from Israel and asked the U. S. to sup ply them with arms and to send over experts." U. S. PRESSURED Batal went on to say that the experts from the U. S. came to Egypt and looked over the situa tion, but decided not to help the Arab state militarily. Batal said the reason for this was that the government officials w o ud lose much of the Jewish-American vote iniors' aditional resses 12.99 special purchase ifts, skinuners and dresses by a maker you'll know at dance. Solids and prints in )% cotton-all for sizes 5.15. visoni's Jr. Dresses. 2nd floor. r young s. shifty w looks 9.99 special purchase tive new shifts, pantdresses )ark a sunmmer wardrobe. Is plaids andl checks in col o please every whim11. Cot. 5-13. Young Jr. Sportswear, floor. orts lement and were pressured by American Zionist groups. Therefore, continued Batal, the Arab governments had no choice but to turn to Russia for assistance and Batal gave reasons why the Arab governments were justified in this measure. He quoted the late Sir Winston Churchill saying, "I would take the aid of the devil himself" to save England, and this, in a sanse, said Batal, w a s the circumstance in Egypt. The A r a b governments were desperate for military assist ance and were forced to seek this assistance from Russia, having no other alternative. Batal said that the aim of the Arab governments is to "repatriate the million and a half Arab refu gees in Israeli territory into their lawful homes." The visiting lecturer said that he is certain that there was no con spiracy between the Arab govern ments and Sirhan Bishara Sirhan to assassinate Sen. Robert Kenne dy. He said that Sirhan was deeply affected by Israel's aggression to his homeland when he lived there as a boy, and that this was his way of avenging this personal loss. B a t a I described the economic conditions in the Arab states as favorable, pointing out that "there is no starving." Student Legislature To Meet The South Carolina State Stu dent Legislature plans to revise and coordinate the state constitu tion in its biennial meeting to be held on April 16th and 17th. A reception wiil be held on April 16th in the Campus Room of Cap stone for the statewide representa. tives, and a luncheon with guest speaker Sen. Ernest F. Hollings iE planned for the 17th. /077 ( CYCE M TES' Me orwihot otr)i B withcary-al pckes.I hanCLEn MAiTE. Grea summera lorn. Cottn 5 floor. Ton- -7.00 Batal ( Lt. Gov. ODK Lea By KITI' McCASKIIL. Staff Writer The twelfth annual President's Banquet sponsored by Omicron Delta Kappa, honorary leadership fraternity, was held Monday eve ning March 31 in the Campus Room of Capstone. The president of every campus organization was invited. Lieutenant Governor J o h n C. West, guest speaker, said, "One thing that concerns us in govern ment is the so-called generation gap." "The generation of which I'm a product is the depression genera tion. Our challenge was to come out of this depression. Economics !took all our attentions. You have had a relatively affluent existence att o ylngtwt cdeimsotrhrs car tor going placeswall -13. Jr. Sportswear. 2nd Staff Photo by Warren Hudsn onfers West Add dership B and I say that not critically but gladly." "Perhaps the failure of my gen eration is not to assist you in find ing a challenge. Other challenges can be set," West continued. "First we can work to alleviate human suffering and hunger in South Carolina, America and the world. Secondly, we can offer to every individual an opportunity to develop to his potential. A happy person does something he likes and feels that he's making a contribu tion." West's third challenge was the elimination of war. "One of the true tests of leadership will be for you to find the methods. Thus there is a meaningful place in this world for you." According to West the qualities of leadership do not change with 'Campus Po Names Maj4 By IEDDY FADOOL Staff Writer During a special meeting held in the Russell House on April 1, the Carolina Party announced the ma. jor planks of its platform. These were: the rewriting of the student government constitution; making the foreign language re -quirements optional; hav-ing fall There weas onace a cute practice teach, Who wcanted to look like a peach; She searched high and lowe, Then to Voguie she did go - Wrhere s/ae found prices weit/ain her reach. 1-ogue S4on3 Berry's-on-Main ....2530234 Five PoInts-........256-8935 Forest Drive-........782-5600 St. Andrews-----.56-082 Ma virnwvtn - rage iree Miss Frost Is Queen Contestant Miss Lanena Kay FrJst has been chosen to represent Carolina in the National College Queeft Contest to be held the week of April 11-20. Contestants are chosen on the basis of scholastic achievements and leadership activities on cam pus. Thousands of college students participate each year. Miss Frost will leave Columbia on April 11 for Palm Beach, Flor ida, to participate in a seriesi of forums and will face 40 national judges. Candidates are scored on t h e basis of knowledge, a c a d e m i c achievements, personality, p o i s e and records of service to college and community. resses anquet the times. "The leaders of history come out of a time of crisis which cries for leadership." "Leaders need love and concern for people. Anger doesn't h e 1 p. When I'm angry, I write letters to the editor but my secretary has orders to tear them up the next day." "Leaders also need a willingness to accept responsibility. You won't find a leader who only works from nine to five. The grooves of lead ership are burned in by midnight oil. A leader takes more share of the blame and less share of the credit." "You wouldn't be here tonight if you hadn't shown leadership. Discouragement is a wedge that often gets in men's minds. Don't become discouraged; I'm confident in you," West concluded. litical Party 3r Planks semester exams before the Christ mas holidays; elimination of Sat urday classes and alleviation of parking problems. Also, placing t h e University's food contracts up for bid; longer library hours; a student bank lo cated in the Russell House; longer hours for the gymnasiums; state student legislature reform w i t h representatives for t h e regional campuses; a co-op bookstore where studlents can buy textbooks at cost and improved medical facilities. Richard Hines, platform chair. man, said, "Our goal is to keep the platform as brief and under standable as possible. It is only an indication of the many reforms we hope to make at the University." The party held its endorsement meeting April 9. A party spokes man said they will endorse no can didate who dloes not appear before the party requesting endorsement, or who does not send a represen tative. There w-ill be a forum held by the party on the Russell House patio today, (luring which the can didates will make speeches and ex press their positions. A A 3arrell fpei 2'alcA and 2024 DEVINE STREET FIVE POINTS DAVID NUTE TOWN SENATE