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VOL. LXII - NO. 72 University of South Carolina, Columbia, S. C. 29208 Friday, March 24, 1972 Spinazz Parker gei By CHARLES FELLENBAUM Staff Writer David Spinazzolo was elected president of the student body last night, leading Steve Cannon by 347 votes. The count was 1,615 Spinazzolo, 1,268--Cannon. Tim McConnell was elected vice president over Bobbie Thomasson, 1,533 to 1,298. "Of course I'm pleased," Spinazzolo said. "It's a definite victory for a lot of people. It's just been really great," he said emotionally, tears streaming down his reddened face. He was holding a piece of mistletoe in his right hand, and was kissed by at least one pretty girl. The crowd around him, his supporters were shouting and chanting "Spinazzolo! Spinaz zolo!" "Tom Stoudemire deserves the credit," out-goirg ,yje pr.epident Jullianne Still saio. "He coula get a non-student elected president if he tried," she said. The date of Com mencement has been changed to Saturday, May 13 instead of Sunday, May 14. Time of the com mencement will be2:30 .m. Lewis;Dei balance o By BARBARA MURRAY Staff Writer Black political power was the subject of a speech by Del Lewis, a Washington, D. C. attorney. Lewis, who is the administrative aide to Congressman Walter E. Fauntroy, D-Washington, D.C., said the balance of power in Congress is on the democratic side, which means that the democrats control committee chairmanships. Congress is virtually controlled by "white southern democrats" according to Lewis. The president selects his own cabinet and there are no black cabinet members at this time. The Congressional Black Caucus has bee organized to make black needs felt. Thirteen members of Congress belong to this caucus, who wanted to meet with the President to present their demands. According to Lewis, Nixon did not want to meet with the Congressional Black Caucus, but on the advice of Sen. Brooke, agreed to do so. A Black Political Agenda met in Gary, Ind. to discuss black problems about a year ago. The purpose was not to endorse any candidates for the presidency. The NAACP said the preamble of this convention was racist, according to Lewis, and was modified. Lewis also said "Delegates said that the convention looks like it's rigged. Black folks are exploiting us like white folks are." 0o WinS rs recount Shelton Parker, who lost the first race for treasurer by one vote, told the Gamecock earlier that he had been granted a hand recount by the elections commission. Jim Leppard had petitioned a Supreme Court justice for in validation of the entire election Tuesday. He later withdrew the petition under political pressure. However, the justice, Brenda Haulbrooks, said in a written opinion that the allegations were not backed up sufficiently for her to enjoin the elections anyway. Further action is planned by Leppard after Spring break. When the votes were posted on the bulletin board outside the student government office last night, Spinazzolo and his sup porters shouted and cheered very loudly again for several minutes. A student standing near this reporter said, "And this is the kind of student government we're going to have next year." Another student replied, "Oh sh-t." The following is the results of the run-off for the senate. District 2--C. Ellis, 65 votes District 6--D. Calvert, 99 votes District 10--S. Zagoria, 100 votes (Continued on page 6.) mos hold f power Lewis said at this meeting it was not black against white--it was black against black. When it's black against white, he said, "We know who the enemy is; we know who to shoot at. Blacks have not had this type of experience before. Whites have the misconception that we should stand together and think alike." Since Lewis is from Washington, (Continued on page 6.) Black Sabbath to Compi By MIEKE THIENPONT Staff Writer "Black Sabbath on the brightest Sabbath of the year!" was the core of the complaint voiced by Mannen R. Turner, manager of WQXL radio. Turner's editorial was broadcast several times this week. The station urged its listeners to voice their complaints about the rock concert to the Coliseum management in an effort to have the concert canceled. The concert is to be held on Easter Sunday. "We wonder what forces motived our local Coliseum management to sponsor a concert by Black Sabbath." Turner said. "Our point is that Easter is still a day for Christian rejoicing. A music presentation on Easera jI Indian sitar The University Union Artist Series will present Mahmud Mirza, Indian sitarist, at 8 p.m. Monday, April 3, in the Campus Room, Capstone House. Tickets are free to Leadership C( opposes new i By JIM CHAFFIN school busing Staff Writer implementati< The Third Annual Governor's school integrat Leadership Conference ended passage and eni Tuesday with the presentation of open occupanc3 recommendations to South The delegaI Carolina Gov. John C. West. private and stat More than 200 students opposed students shoul the establishment of a second receive state medical school and recommended should not be b that all available funds be used for of the parents ( support and improvement of the They endo programs of the Medical franchisement c University of South Carolina. lowering of the The student leaders favored 18 with absente improvement of health education absentee voting in public schools at all levels, but endorsed was especially at the elementary level, recommending The conference denounced residency re President Nixon's moratorium on established for perform on Easter !ants voiced a) should glorify God and celebrate mellow about th4 the Resurrection of Christ." they're certain: The Coliseum management has either." received over thirty complaints as Rev. David a result of the editorial. A Baptist Church, spokesman for the Coliseum said it is a deterrent is purely coincidental that the today. He said a group will play on Easter. "No pun had been pr was intended. The concert will Coliseum were certainly not be canceled." Black Sabbath or Woody Windham of WCOS radio just as bad as pre said: "It doesn't mean much to us Monday or a Tt either way. I don't see why we "The people of ri shouldn't have them on Easter admonished to w Sunday instead of on Easter editor in protest Saturday." A WCOS disk jockey Several chu: characterized the sound of Black Columbia had Sabbath as "just loud." lie said about the concert they could be compared to other St. Joseph's Cati rock groups as Grand Funk and he hadn't been kE Bloodrock, ':Thev . have nothingn~l of:, roc an II ot to perform all USC students with an I.D.; $2 to all non USC students with I.D.; $3 for the public. Tickets are available in Room 204, Russell House. )mference ned school and recommended The students encouraged closer in of all current co-operation between the state's ion plans and the institutions of high education. They orcement of strong asked that tuition and fees at the laws. University branches and centers es decided that be lowered to the same level as e supported college those at technical education i be eligible to centers. Student transferral from iid and such aid one school to another within the ised on the income state should be eased by a )f the student. broadening of academic policies rsed full en- and a liberalization of credit, if 18 year olds, the transferral policies. age of majority to Womens' rights were supported e registration and by the delegates. They urged equal for students. Also salaries and equal opportunities a proposition for promotion in all fields should be that no separate given to women, that more day quirements be care centers should be im students. (Continued on page 6) zainst concert am," he said, "but opinion on the subject. y not diabolical Black Sabbath is an English Nood, of Harbor group with four members. Off their laid all rock music album "Master of Reality" are the to young people following lyrics: lot of things that "Could it be you're afraid of sen ted at the what your friends might say If they bad. "Presenting knew you believe in God alone? Easter Sunday is They should realize before they senting them on a criticize That God is the only way iesday," he said. to love... iy church will be Perhaps you'll think before you rite a letter to the say that God is dead and gone. Open your eyes, just realize that he 'ch groups in is the one. The only one who can mixed feelings save you now from all this sin and .Msgr. Kamler of hate. tolic Church said Or will you still jeer at all you eping up with the .hear? I roll. He had no Yes! - I think it's too late.