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'eace- c repainted BY RUTHIE LYON Staff Writer Battleship gray has restored a rec9ntly painted cannon in the Naval ROTC Armory to its former status. The gun was spray-painted. Friday afternoon with various anti-war peace slogans by a USC student and aruion&student. Capt. John f. Fitzgerel said during a Monday interview that the young men who painted the cannon had not received his per mission. Maj. Edward M. Ringley in terrupted the incident Friday asking the participants to leave and return later wheb Capt. Fit zgerel would be present. The painters refused saying they had received permission from Capt. Fitzgerel and the painting continued until the cannon was covered with numerous slogans. Capt. Fitzgerald said he had been approached by the two young men last Thursday who said the artillery was "offensive" to.them. "I assured them the rifle was inert. I was sorry they were of fended, but we would continue to Homecomi McKendre McKendree Spring will appear Oct. 15 at Carolina Stadium, ac cording to Tom DiFiglio, -University Union concert. com mittee chairman. The show will start after the Cockfest. DeFiglio said the band will play "one and a half hours, at least." He described the band as "a rock group without a drummer and the lead instrument is a violin. "This guy does things with a violin the way Jethro Tull plays his flute and Hendrix played his guitar," DiFiglio said. "The concert and the Cockfest Nov Read t For the Best "Remember goes to Shinm Not so smart dej A.B. Sutker "T in.on gray drill the rifles," the captain said. "One of the two young men then stated that the gun should be made .into a symbol of peace. I told him the gun was indeed a symbol of peace. They then asked me if I were adverse to identifying it as such," he said. "I said 'no,' that I would con sider affixing a small brass plaque to the gun inscirbed with--"Peace is our Profession"--or some similiar slogan. *"Both men stated that the gun should be painted by art students with peace symbols. I told them that such action would be totally inappropriate and I would not consent to such an act," Capt. Pitzgerel said. "Both men persisted in stating that the gun would look much better covered with psychedelic peace symbols, but I repeatedly told them 'no' in an unmistakedly clear voice." He continued, "At this point, I state for the record, that I gave neither implied nor actual consent for the two young men to do anything with respect to any University or ROTC property," he said. rtg to host b Spring are two separate shows," he said, "but for $1 you can see both. "You can come at any time during the show and it still will cost $1. This is the Homecoming Concert. It will begin about 9:30 or to p.m. and run until about mid niaht." he said. DiFiglio said the concert usually is held the night before the homecoming game. He said since the Cockfest was scheduled for that night, the committee decided to stage it after the show. "Now you can go to a pep rally and see the concert, too, if you want to," Difiglio said. his and Passi Steaks in towi Shimmy's 111 Lady St. Phone 254-4492 Everybody wi at - "Where is WIi he friendliest man The Russell House stu usually Is known to be some, scene for meeting friends, The 1971 school year apix brought -a new serenity. Sti CY 1 00-M i1 Since the League of American Wheelmen (LAW) was organized in 1870, pedaling a bicycle 100 miles in 12 hours has been a goal for hard-riders. Saturday,- South Carolina and Georgia adult *cyclists will attemrpt this in the annual LAW Century Run.- Organizers expecting about 100 men and women. The Carolina Cyclers adult touring club will offer special incentive awards to beginning riders completing 25 or S0 miles. Awards will go to those who complete a 25, 50 or 100-mile course. Centur,y Runners will rieceive national'*certificates and he Word the Plae i usuller's kFantoe"om scenefr metwn"rens Lazy lounging dent lounge above have what noisy, a thoughts to old and new. lounge chair. Pars to have realms. udents shown lists offer incenti le bike r( cl-th patches suitable for sewing on jackets or sweaters. The national program has grown in the several years it has been organized. Last year almost 900 completed the 100-mile tour in 12 hours. This year LAW anticipates more than 1.200 participants. Cyclists registered at a special fr-eec cni use %OCal alis Sept. 18. and bikes were checked for proper fit, condition and general suitability. Various types of bicycles and gear also were displayed. The ride will begin and end at Omsbudsn hours, com The USC Omsbudsman's office has been revised and re established. The new office was formed to give students, faculty and staff a place to take complaints, ideas and suggestions for Investigation. It is the Ombudsman's responsibility to view conditions causing a complaint, to determine whether an injustice has occurred and to work with persons con cerned. The office is directed by Clay Rtiley. Merian Smith, in charge of SA: King size waterbi for ten years Chicken 1316 Was across from I "We wouldn 't Guarani --Fuit. Wagner shunned books, friends and enjoy the comfort of soft and drift Into "far-away" ves le set Poinsett State Park in Sumter County. Columbians needing a tide should meet at Burnside Shopping Plaza. beyond Greenlawn Park on the Sumter Highway at 6 am. Truck transportation will be provided to Poinsett and will return that evening. A "sag wagon" will pick up disabled riders along the route. The course wiii include a scenic route along Lake Marion. Rest and food stops will be arranged in advance. For further information contact Joseph S. Azar at The Cyclist, 911 Sumter St.. 253-3625. ian plans 0 .0 .paint time undergraduate problems, and Ken Czyscinski, investigator of graduate problems, assist Riley Omsbudsman headquarters are in the Student Government office in the Russell House. Office hours are i to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The office also is open from 10 to 12 p.m. 'Tursdays. The Omsbudsman's main ob jectives are -immediate action on problems brought to the office and representation for any student in dealing with problems relating to the university. LE ed $25 guaranteed Little kington St. public Library tee it if it wasn'tGood.'