The gamecock. (Columbia, S.C.) 1908-2006, February 04, 1980, Page Page 3, Image 3

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USCn oldnev By Ronda Tompleton Qamacocfc Staff Writer Twentieth Century-Fox is planning to make an estimated $50 to $90 million donation of newsreel footage to USC before the middle of March, a corporation spokesman said last Friday. William R. Fisher, a 20th Cen lury-rox executive who visited USC last fall in connection with the donation, said there will be a press conference announcing the decision to present the footage to USC within the next few weeks. Fisher said he could not comment further until the corporation makes a formal announcement. COMPANY SPOKESMAN James Kelly said 20th Century-Fox has "pretty much decided to present the footage to USC." The corporation will donate the gift over a period of years, he said. The newsreel footage 20th Century-Fox plans to present to USC is the world's largest newsfilm library, "Movie Tonews." Kelly said, an exact fit*lirf? nf (hp film'c r?r?ct ic nr?t agwoo -w ?a?V ?????* KJ VVUV >0 liVV available because the footage has been stored in various vaults for many years. Three executives visited USC last fall to discuss donation of the newsfilm library. Fisher, Kelly and Raymond T. Bennett spent several days meeting with administration members, deans, faculty and private friends of USC. Bennett could not be reached for comment because he is in New York attending conferences related to the donation, Kelly said. IMVUMH A Tii11 v i?-rki a nuiiwr ?' ?* * * m jm.j m m irm.jm.jxs Tf ui\jr World War I, Hollywood's five major film studios adopted the newsreel as a way to attract audiences to feature films. The largest of the newsreel companies was "Movie Tonews," begun in September 1919. The company developed two 10-minute reels each week for 44 years until production was stopped in September of 1963. "Movie Tonews" was distributed internationally with extensive footage libraries in France, Germany and England. Most of the footage will be included in the donation to USC. Total footage is estimated at 90 million feet. Other universities competed HELP Excellent summer coi ; men and women who boys and girls ages l physical, mental and sr those persons whc wholehearted efforts tc develop his or her po must have ability to tei specialized activities, c j and coaches should ai located 17 miles south < accredited camp mem sports (sailing! water canoeing), yet an added land sports (general a chery, riflery and back* white-water cannelna : our excellent program write or call c. William Thunderblrd, Route 4, 29710(805-831-2121). lay get vsftlms with USC for the film library in areas such as commitment to house the library, research of the newsfilm, computerization of the film's content, production of instructional programs and appropriate recognition of the donor. ALBERT SCROGGINS, dean of the College of Journalism, said Twentieth Century-Fox considered USC "because of USC's reputation and because Lowell Thomas comes to Columbia to do his 'Lowell Thnmac R DmntnKn?T ' O A?*inn *' . .<v?i>uu I?viiivuiia;IO OUl ICd. Thomas was the "voice of Movie Tonews" for 20 years, and his "Lowell Thomas Remembers" series has utilized more news film in recent years than all other sources combined. The production of the series is handled by Educational Production, Inc. of Columbia and is headed by James W. Jackson, president of the USC Educational foundation. Last fall, USC President James B. Holderman said, "The cornnro(inn umnfc IKa UIIVI1 naiivo 11IV mill IW UC U3CU for instructional purposes. In this regard, it is obviously a priceless treasure." Holderman could not be reached for comment of 20th Century-Fox's decision to donate the film to USC. Chris Vlahoplus, systems vice president of university relations and public affairs, and Chip Gray of Information Spruippc caiH tho\> had no comment. The QAMECOCK is the student newspaper of the University of South Carolina and is published three times a week on Mondays. Wednesdays and Fri days during the faH and spring semesters and once weekly on Thursdays during both summer sessions with the exception of university holidays and examination periods. Opinions expressed in the GAMECOCK ore those of the editors and not those of the UniveraHy of South Carolina. The University of South Carolina is an equal opportunity Institution. The Board of Student Publications and Communications is the publisher of the Gamecock. The Student Media Office is the parent organization of the Gamecock Change of address forma, subscription requests and other correspondence should be sent to the GAMECOCK, Box 85131. Russell House. University of SC.. Columbia. S.C. 29208. Subscription rates arc $5.50 per semester and $2 for the summer sessions. Third class postage paid at Columbia. SC. J WANTED tinseling opportunities for are interested in serving i 16, guiding them In their | Xrltual development, only > will dedicate their > help each Individual child tentlal should apply, one ach In one or more of our oilege students, teachers, 3Ply. CAMP THUNDERBIRD, >f Charlotte, N.C., is an ACA her, specializing In water skiing, swimming and l emphasis is placed on the thletlcs, tennis, golf artacking). Horseback riding, j and trlnnina ara ext-rat in . For further Information Cllmer, Jr., Director, Camp Box 166-A, Clover, S.C., Clemso By Ronda Templeto Gamocock Staff Writer Rock concerts at Clemson's Li 1 1 1 : iuivc ucuii aua^nut'u uy universii] of problems with drug abuse, durnl damage to the building. Clemson Vice President of Studi Cox said he did not intend to tal entertainment by suspending cor were a lot of crowd control problerr The most offensive problem has going in restrooms and not using t said. THE DECISION to ban rock co ted by a Nov. 3 appearance of the i Rest room plumbing was damag widespread drunkenness and us "You don't have problems like tt Qvmnhnnv " Pnv coi/1 iiij/tiwiIJ v/i vnvoti u, V\/A oaiu, He estimated that only 15 perc goers are Clemson students. "We have to back away and see hov these undesirable elements." The Clemson University Union school's administration to dev upgrade conduct at rock conce nearly 800 programs under its j only problems are with large rock A i For k&iBzmd ( voi occ rou ten Lau iimiTi a i trip guides: Joe scalei .sign up now: in the 777-641 ^ sponsorec n stops c< CONCERTS AT ... . . ^ .. problems for sever ,j?^n, ^lseum was an attempt to / officials because situation, and thei fPnriPQQ ann minnr untn tne problem 1 Afr ip Styx and Teddy P ent Affairs Walter Kansas performan <e away students At ieasl 25 arres icerts, but there generally for dis is at Littlejohn. illegal drugs, he sj been with people Many Clemson ! .he facilities. Cox js trying to censor school newspaper the ban, but othe ncerts was promp- for lhe action Cc ock group Kansas, have a nice, clear ed and there was e of illegal drugs. BII1 MANOR lat with the Boston peer patrol, resei t . procedure were rent of the concert- r,lKw.;# <. , . submit to Cox. C (Clemsonofficials) ..of(KIampus co| / we can eliminate iheyneJioben is working with the Clemson sti elop guidelines to d'scouraged ah rts. The CUU has The CUU board urisdiction and the working to rever concerts, Cox said, f.^.j andhe exp< lifted within the r FT. LAI SPRINC mflRCH only $275.00, vou can I jr friends and have 8-< ianfront accomodations the Strip! The price indtrio fransnnrtat-ion ?< 1^ ^^ ?w r" V ? V/ I W ed Trailways bus betv derdale. ED SPACEfl ra and Susie McRainev i Activities Office second floe 50 for more info. ) BY: THE TRIPS AND EXPEDITK K'-TC. 7,-v/ Robert AriaH - GAMECOCK 3ncerts LITTLE.JOHN have been causing al years. The ban on rock concerts turn the students' attention to the re will be no more rock concerts s alleviated, Cox said. Concerts by indergrass were canceled after the ice. >ts are made at each rock concert, orderly conduct or possession of iid. students believe the administration their entertainment activities. The The Tiger, took strong offense to r students have expressed support ?x said. "I just want the students to i concert they can take a date to." OTT, CUU program director, said a -ve seating and a search-and-seizure among proposals the union might oncert risks must be eliminated and irf?rt-Poors must that lore responsible," Mandicott said. idents are "very upset and out Cox's decision. Mandicott said, and concert committee have been se the administration's decision, he ?cts the ban on rock concerts will be lext few weeks I iicr 1 goes to JDERDALE over j BREAK 29 - APRIL 6 oe the envy of day and night fi I I * ^vl a ? ? i ? cil nuiiudy inn also includes 'ia a use charyeen use and VAILflBLE ,r Inhhvi. r>i irrnil Unum 11 -I iuwuy rvuoocu nuilSC. I >NS COMMITTEE