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Socialisr Nine-I By BARBARA- MURRAY Special to the Gamecock Editor's Note: When the National Socialist Fourth World Order first organized on campus-last fall The Gamecock attempted to find out what kind of group it was. Several letters to the editor written under the pseudonym R. Linton Admiral were printed until the pseudonym was disco vered. Also a letter supporting Admiral's ideas was printed and was signed by several supposed studen - ts--who likewise turned out to be non existant. To get a true picture of the people involved and the extent of support which this group enjoys, a member of the Gamecock staff, Barbara Murray, joined the group, was interviewed by its "leaders" and filed the following story explaining the structure and philosophy of this "organization." We feel that facts should speak for them selves. To protect the members of the group from any recriminations, names will be excluded except for the leader whom we will call David. This is not any effort on the part of the Gamecock to further any "cause" for the group, but since it has come to our attention that David was forced out of the Naval ROTC program at USC for his political views, we do not wish to put his academic career in further jeopardy. The National Socialist Fourth World Order (NSFWO) has gone underg round. At the beginning of the spring semester this group was actively seek ing support, new members and an interest in their cause among students and faculty at USC. Notices were hung on campus walls, but were soon there after torn down, according to the group's leader. After this initial campus reaction David decided that it was too soon for the group to operate in the open. While the organization is underground, the usually strict rules that govern the members are relaxed. 10 SPEE 26" MEN Ali $ K-Mr VWember Campu, At present there are nine members on the USC campus, plus a few addi tional members in New York City. The group is also trying to form a chapter in Florida. Outside its regular mem bership, the NSFWO has several party sympathizers, among them a member of the USC faculty, a Columbia disc jockey and several Columbia busines smen. Also David said his group is interviewing a State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) officer who is interested in supporting the group, though not officially. The purpose of the group can be found in the party oath to which all its members must subscribe: "We stand for the combatting of the World Communist Conspiracy, the preserva tion of the Caucasian Culture and the creation of a strong, central govern ment with a controlled economy." David and his group say there are many things wrong in this country that are a direct result of the World Com munist Conspiracy. For example they believe that many of the race riots and other racial problems in the United States have been instigated by this "conspiracy." Although claiming that they are not against the black race, David said he did not want to see "White Slavery" and that he believed militant and radical blacks would not stop until they had accomplished that end. David added that he had been threatened by a "militant black group" on campus. The group also believes that the head of the country should have absolute control and authority. Such -a man would, of course, be qualified for the job, since the NSFWO believes in gov ernment by the elite. Only those with the skill and intellect to rule would gov ern. The general structure of the party calls for a Leader or Furher, and a Deputy Leader. Under these two men are the various ministries, such as the Ministry of Economics, the Ministry of Transportation, The Ministry of Propaganda and the Ministry of Milit ary Affairs. These ministers are directly responsible to the Leader and Deputy Leader and David said they know only what is necessary for them to know about the other departments. D IN CARTOlN 5i9.96 [D LADIES RA 62.86 1 40() Jacksnn I s Organization Gc Each minister is also in charge of his "party cell," similar to the idea of the communist party cell. The mem bers of each cell take their orders from their particular leader and are directly responsible to him. Each member is given a rank. Each person starts at the bottom with the chance to work up to higher levels, but is not permitted to go any further than his abilities indicate. New members are required to follow a code of pro tocols. They must refer to all officers by title and or rank, they must stand when an officer enters the room and must salute all officers at designated times. The salute consists of standing at attention with the right arm extended. All orders are expected to be carried out without question. It is however, possible to question orders or other actions, by filling out a form and submitting it for review to the Deputy Leader. Members are required to wear uniforms. This uniform consists of a gray shirt, black bell-bottom pants, black shoes and a black tie. A black armband, which is provided by the party, must be worn on the left sleeve. Collar tabs, designating rank, are also to be worn. At present, there is no women's uniform, since there have been no female members. The women's uniform will consist of a gray shirt, black skirt and black shoes, according to the Deputy Leader. The black armband and collar tabs are also mandatory for women. The black armband has a silver triangle on it, the party symbol. The triangle was chosen because it is the strongest geometric figure. New members have no real duties, but are required to keep political con tacts to a minimum and are expected to recruit members on a one-to-one basis. Members are, however, required to attend meetings when the party is in the open. Uniforms are to be worn at these meetings. Sympathizers do not have to attend these meetings, since it might endanger their positions to be identified with the NSFWO. While the NSFWO is recruiting SANTAT & l IlI1'E IE lIarch 8th. 7:.3 Sumn Emp1oy CERl cImPSI boR Stafft openings~ for all R.N.'s, cooks, cabhin couns hiking, archery, rifIery, y Will be inters iewing up a'ppt%. in adls ance with es Underground I IF.1 04 members, they screen all prospects carefully to ensure that they are con cerned for the good of the country and the party. This consists of interviews with the three men who are currently the chief officers in the organization. They have also a somewhat lengthy questionaire designed to let them know your opinions about national and inter national problems. You must also explain why you wish to become a member. After deliberation, you are told of your acceptance or rejection. In the words of the Leader, "We would rather have just a few good people," rather than a lot of people who woul dn't accomplish anything. 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