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No. 365. FRIDAY, 18th OCTOBER 1974 ECTOR OUT A BLEAK FUTURE

LAST MONDAY night at the first Imperial College Union Council meeting of the session, Sir Brian Flowers, the Rector of the College, spoke of the 'bleak future' that faces I.C. should the Government not step in with financial aid. SPECIAL

In an unprecedented speech to the Union's premier com- be forthcoming, if this were mittee, the Rector gave details not the case then further, of recommendations which more drastic cuts may be are to be made to the College's expected in the region of 6 to Board of Governors on 8%. It would also appear December 20th. To begin with unlikely that the Union would there is expected to be a 2% be excluded from these cut across the board in College measures. expenditure. This may not seem a very harsh move, but when one considers that the vast EDITION majority of theCollege'smoney Another subject which the goes on salaries which will Rector broached during his not be cut, the fact is that speech was the Murray Report. there will probably be cuts of This report was originally up to 15% on money which commissioned to determine people can still take decisions how the University of London on. There will be two ex- could best organise itself MONKEY BUSINESS? clusions to the 2% cuts: recognising its growth and the Firstly, maintenance because inherent complexities ass- if there were to be any cut- ociated therewith. back in that area, matters One of the suggestions of could only become much worse; significance to the College and secondly, the grant to was that Imperial should lose the Union, for it is genuinely its present facility of direct felt by the Rector that we access to the UGC. This have enough problems of our particular suggestion, the own without having to suffer Rector stated, caused a big a 2% cut. stir when it was first pointed out and many people in the The Rector put the College were all for getting situation in a nutshell: 'For out of the University and Imperial College, the excess going independent. of expenditure over income is Since then things have now running at the rate of settled, the Murray Report £500,000 per annum. If this has been thrown out and a new were to continue, in eighteen committee has been set up months time Imperial College of which the Rector is a would be in the red and unable member and the Secretary is a to meet its commitments — member of the Secretariat unable to pay salary bills, which serves the committee. electricity bills etc'. This new committee's brief Whilst it is hoped that is to plan the whole Uni- Government aid via the Uni- versity's future for the next Turn to pages 6&7 versity Grants Committee will quinquennium. 2 FELIX EDITORIAL

Mike Williams

is apt. IN THIS special 'J'Accuse' edition The other 'attack' comes from the of FELIX, the Editor is under attack only ex-assistant Editor of FELIX, The weekly 'Media meetings' held (see page 4) from two individuals. It Mr. Clive G. Dewey, who has written in the FELIX oil ce every Friday is difficult to distinguish which has to give me a piece of his mind. An lunchtime and attended by Campus made the bigger ass of himself. On a incident worth mentioning occured in Radio, STOIC, Broadsheet, Guildsheet prominent note our illustrious President connection with the letter. 1 had asked and Mines Newsletter bare their first Trevor Phillips, at last stung in action, Mr. Dewey if he could point out any fruit in the form of our centre-spread has devoted more than half his PreciPice libel against him in any of the past this week. It was discovered on Friday to criticising FELIX. We are extremely issues of FELIX. He looked. Pause. 11th that the RSMU 'Monkey Business' glad to have provided the President He looked again. He found no libel. was to take place the following morning. with something to talk about. But what Contentious matters of opinion, maybe, Fortunately we were able to contact a has happened to the fine stirring issues but libel no. photographer and reporter for the that occupied a whole page in the Nevertheless, I am going to publicly assignment, so all went well. Freshers' Edition? Few of those apologise to Mr. Dewey for any un- The point is, however, that it seems topics have been subsequently broached. intentional slights for which he feels as if it were almost by coincidence that Is it not only natural to ask what has a certain redress may be necessary. FELIX got to hear about the stunt at all. happened to the bold statements and It is worth reiterating, however, that it is hoped therefore, that the weekly the fine rhetoric that was applauded the Editorial in question (Issue No. 364) media meetings will establish a solid at the Freshers' address? Your phrase was, in fact, OK'd by John Allen, communications network in Imperial 'Ehobarbus to the Executive's Antony' Chairman of the Campus Radio Society. College.

FELIX Office, Imperial College Union, FELIX Prince Consort Road, South Kensington, Michael J. L. Williams London SW7 2BB LETTERS Editor futiu ,tir,i (ii the 1 dttor on behalf oj the Imperial College Union Publications Board,

THOUGHTS FOR THE FUTURE Printed offset—litho on the Union premises. Paul Ekpenyong, Features Editor country is being run by a Industrial small number of remote pol- Ramon Newmann, Photographic Editor Sociology Unit. iticians who don't give a damn Rob Jones, Sports Editor about the individuals who make up the population, and who Chris Keenan, Business Manager Dear Sir, would dearly love to have more So the election is over. say in the running of their We can now view it in retrospect lives. There is evidence every- Many thanks to Kyrle, Catherine and to and ponder its possible con- where that people are becoming Richard Waring for his centre-spread. sequences for ourselves. Then increasingly alienated from the we yield a bewildered sigh and country's power structure, ask ourselves if all that fervour alienated from their jobs and Intending contributors are requested was really justified. For me alienated from the lifestyle that to put their names on their articles, the only vaguely inspiring this technological age has which should be neatly written (alternate campaign was that of the 'don't forced upon them. For example, lines) or preferably typewirtten (double vote' advocates. Of course they take the rejection of fluoridation spacing) . could not be described as a proposals or protestation united bunch; there were many against motorway routes both reasons given to discourage organised at the local leveL Contributors are requested to count the voters, but their common de- People who are normally power- number of words in their article. nominator was a feeling of the less take advantage of their Copy day lor most articles, reviews futility of the whole masquerade. opportunities to express re- etc. is the Friday before publication day. People have begun to realise sentment of political authority. Articles can be accepted on the Monday that election campaigns, indeed There are any number of small and Tuesday following if space permits. party policies in any situation, protest groups, community groups Small ads can normally be accepted up are constructed from lies, and sympathy groups growing until the Tuesday. mudslinging and meaningless up all round us in defiance of catch phrases beautifully our centralised authoritarian Int. 2881 illustrated by: 'Britain will government. 01-589 5111 Ext. 2166 win with Labour', Put Britain Fidel Castro said It is the first, vote Conservative' and aim of the Cuban revolution to 'Put people first, join the make every man a legislator'. when the state will wither is disruptive force in the human Liberal crusade'. The public A fine sentiment and it is more remote, to say the least. character and this means that also realises that whichever the pity that the Cuban govern- Capitalist and communist we cannot, of our own volition, party wins, the difference it ment has to be repressive in governments alike operate with live in a moral and civilised makes to the individual is order to make their system extreme centralisation and they manner. There is no such thing, entirely negligible. work. Of course in Marx's ideal all take the responsibility for they say, as an autonomous One slogan which captures the state is merely transient deciding 'what is good for the ethical person. well the mood of the electorate and, given time, it will 'wither people'. Their justification for It would be nice to think is that of the Liberals 'Take away' leaving a true democracy. this lies in some doubt about that the twelve million people Power, Vote Liberal'. There is But how long do we have to human nature. They believe, who did not vote in this election growing frustration in Britain wait? Looking at today's and they lead us to believe, due to the belief that the communist countries the time that there is some inherent Continued on page 4 FELIX 3 <7 F Only?. Katie McKinnon IF / Mine's Dance or Not so much a cattle market more a cattle show. Last Thursday evening saw the opening of what promise's to be a very exciting season for both Mines United and IF Wanderers. Mines were playing at home and felt a distinct advantage but IF are familiar with the pitch and were confident. Kick off was due at eight o'clock but there was some trouble opening the gates (bolt failure) and the match finally started ten minutes late. From the start officials had trouble controlling the enthusiasm of the crowd and is in fact our revered mascot. club manager, Pat Gorman, He can be identified from any expressed concern that IF common or garden teddy bear supporters might break down by his IF T-shirt and scarf — the barriers but his fear was what exceptionally good taste! unfounded and the fans were (You too, can obtain either of on the whole well-behaved. these much-coveted items Both clubs were very well from our Union Office for a supported, a fact which is mere two pounds each). For quite unprecedented for IF those of you unfortunate enough who have in the past suffered to have overlooked Alexandre, a great deal from the indifference you will have the opportunity of its members. of seeing him at all of the IF The evening began by functions during the coming Saunders and Butler opening year. These will hopefully the play. An unparalleled include a disco towards the display of skill wasin evidence, end of term, a review (in- no doubt due to the intensive training sessions both players finitely more respectable than have undergone during the any of the IC reviews and a lot past few weeks. However, funnier, too) and also a dinner Catchpole was not to be out- dance. However, we will keep done and with a crafty you informed and incidentally interception left the ball in the we shall endeavour to make competent hands of Griffiths our posters less attractive who was then disqualified for this year so that, rather than handling. The game gathered decorate your rooms, they pace as Caleott, marked by will stay up long enough to be You have all probably Partridge, led the team upfield read! seen this young lady around and the rest of the players and people in RCS should started pulling their weight. know her quite well. Her By half-time it was neck and name is Louise John and she neck. is in Physics I. She hails After the interval the from the Welsh town of players returned, visibly Flanelli and was unlucky refreshed, to take up their to come only second in the positions and play recommenced. Queen of Jez competition Bai ley, with Robinson'shacking, (who were the piss-artists seemed to make good headway that did the judging?). but after a three minute spell, Louise has taken an active threw away a good chance of a interest in rag and other MASKED BAtt events (she took part in the goal and proceeded for the rest of the game to back up tiddly-winks race) and is a the morale of the team. The keen squash player. With match was finally decided in THURSDAY, 31ST OCTOBER such vivacity and good the closing three minutes of looks she should go far and the game when IF, demoralised JUNIOR COMMON ROOM, 8.00p.m. TIL EARLY do well. by the skilful passing by the Mines team, were caught with HOURS. Photo by Ramon Newmann. their defences down; Mines moved quickly into attack and scored the winning goal. FOOD, BAR, AND PUNCH LAID ON. However, there was no hard HEBREW feelings amongst the IF players, GABERLUNZIE BAND, TRADITIONAL FOLK a good time was had by all and it is hoped that there will be GROUP PLUS A CEILIDH BAND. CLASSES a return match in the very near future. ALL LEVELS As usual, rumour rears its WED. 23RD OCTOBER ugly head in the shady corridors TICKETS: 50p FROM J. DUNNING (08 BEIT) or of IC and speculator, falls on Elec. Eng. 1009 1 p.m. a certain Alexandre Esq., J. NEWTON 146 FALMOUTH. ALL WELCOME inmate of IF. Have we indeed FREE admitted a MALE into the sacred precincts of IF? Who is this Alexandre who presides at all our events, accompanies LADY FLOWERS' BEER us on all our trips and keeps WANTED a beady eye on our Union & BANGERS:TODAY affairs? He certainly seems To all those attending, it to have a lot of success with Female wanted for large double room in mixed all the girls from IF (was even Union flat. £5.80 per week. Ravenscourt Park. is to be held at 170, seen being hugged by several Queen's Gate. of them in the vicinity of Ring 748 - 3309 ext. 217. Freshers' Fair). Alexandre 4 FELIX

J PRE en PJCE IT HAS never been the Union's policy, or the intention of itsofficers, to interfere in any way with the Editorial independence Trev Phillips of the Union's publications, nor is it my intention in this article, to enter any dialogue on debate with FELIX on UGM. Now, for the 1st UGM of the year, anything but a very narrow view will material that has been printed in the what is likely to attract people? Surely, show that most issues that involve the paper. the publicity for the event; but Mike conditions of work and quality of life However, if the Union finances a himseIf says that this i s his responsibi I i ty- for students are very strongly influenced publication, I think that it has a right so who is at fault? The most widely by external factors. and a duty to expect certain standards expressed opinion about the UGM that I You may escape that conclusion; of accuracy in reporting and of pres- have heard was that the publicity for the but I am entrusted with the responsibility entation. Let me hasten to say that in meeting was 'pusillanimous and to find solutions to your problems and I both respects, this year's FELIX is uninspiring in the extreme', to quote the cannot escape it. I do not expect anyone superior to those that have gone before; Editor. The posters were not outstanding; to call for a revolution in IC; but I do but I feel that it might be in order for me in fact, I think that the Publicity Officer expect people to take a balanced, mature to point to a tew instances through which should admit that at least half the work and progressive view — isn't this what the Union might have suffered. (including all the distribution) was done education is about? by myself; and that is not my job. I accept that, since Mike had no other help in this task, it was difficult; but the Firstly, there was the Court Line blame should not be shifted (however Reports for UGM's will not be read disaster. The sentence which read subtly) on to the Executive. out in future; you should be able to get 'Courtline has Imperial College as Finally, we did have a few cans of hold of duplicated reports before UGM's one of its creditors to the extent of lager in whi le doing Parking applications; in your pigeonholes; there will now be £25,000', was, of course, libellous. would you sit and mark crappy, boring no 'Report' items, just 'Question Time'. Action could have been taken against applications for 6V2 hours at a stretchThi, s should cut out the boring bits. the Union, purely because of sloppy without some refreshment? reporting. In that respect, I think that the Union has a right to be concerned. (Bitch, bitch. Agreed the Courtline Secondly, we come on to the issues, story was libellous, but the reporting was not 'sloppy' since it was reported internal in nature, where FELIX, no I noted Mr. R.J. Merwood's letter in the last FELIX. He raised several issues in good faith from two separate sources. doubt, has attempted to play the role of As far as the 'prele'nliously decided' Enobarbus to the Executive's Antony; of crucial importance to students, particularly accommodation, student bit, the word 'decided' was actually bringing us down to earth, exposing our used by one of your Executive. It was maintenance and academic problems. shortcomings and puncturing our egos. simply and only the use of that part- I note, for instance, in the FELIX Mid- Yet he claims to be alarmed at the in- icular word which warranted the mention week Special of 3rd October, that the trusion of 'politics' into student affairs. of the incident. UtiM et al: I did not Editor says that we had 'pretentiously Politics, Mr. Merwood, is the art of say in my Editoral that the poor attend- decided' that he would be Publicity government; are grants, accommodation, ance was due to the poor quality of the Officer. What we were doing, in fact, and education abstract issues that bear UGM. That is your own rather sloppy was interpreting previous policy, which no relation to the condition of our interpretation. As regards blaming the is, historically, one of the Executive's society, and therefore are not affected posters for a poor attendance, that in anyway by the governance of that roles. must surely be the cheapest trick of society? all. Clearly, against such opposition In the FELIX of 11th October, the If they are. who determines grant as Vic Feather, the posters deserve Editor decided to feature the last UGM levels, the way we are taught and so on, credit for the response they produced and the poor attendance at that meeting. and with what priorities? I think that (he said tongue in cheek) — Editor). He puts it down to poor quality of the

for what you termed a 'regretful college addresses were hand, rather than be continually error' inyourpreviousEditonal. supplied. Of the remaining asking you for Editorial LETTERS cont'd You claim that you 'had, in all two committee members, one apologies. Only in this way- honesty, been led to believe' is a technician in Electrical can IC Radio, FELIX and were expressing some sort of that one individual had been Engineering, and the other a STOIC work together to protest. It would be fair to essentially responsible for physicist whose hall address improve the media here. believe that the last two establishing Campus Radio. was not known at the time. elections have shown that the For the benefit of FELIX You can not claim that you Yours faithfully, public are not prepared to give readers I should like to point had nothing to do with the Clive G. Dewey. a mandate to any party, to out your blatant and deliberate article, since you edited it, (It seems to me a great pity govern in the present system. attempt to mislead and deceive and I was in the office when that you did not rather more People are beginning to object them. When you appointed me you did so. closely consult your committee to the Westminster centralisation as an Assistant Editor to Whilst I may have done before writing this letter. Mr. of power. Until something FELIX in June, I made a point some active campaigning for John Allen, the Chairman of happens, we will live out our of informing you that ICCRS Campus Radio you were under the Campus Radio Society, powerlessness and meaning- was run by a committee of no illusions that a committee had in fact OK'd the Editorial lessness lives with the Labour seven people; each having an was establishing it rather than in question so a second government. equal responsibility for the just one person. I therefore, apology to John would be work necessary to establish think that an apology is due, quite unnecessary. As regards Yours faithfully, a Student Radio Station here. not only to me and the other your own position in Campus If this hadn't been the case, six hard-working committee Radio, I was genuinely of ihe Andrew T. members of ICCRS, but to opinion that you were seen to Osborne. and I, solely had been res- ponsible for establishing it, everyone who reads FELIX be doing a lot of work. The I would not have become an for the deceitful and des- conjecture was, albeit wrong, Assistant Editor; and 1 hope, picable way in which you that you were establishing - 528, Linstead Hall. for the sake of FELIX, that have used your position as Campus Radio. This is still SW7 ILU. you would not have appointed Editor. Should you wish to popular opinion, as some of your own committee will tell Oct. 14th. 1974. me. continue slights of this sort, you. You had a more recent I have no doubt that your Sir, reminder of this, just before actions will eventually lead As far as your spiteful I should like to complain the beginning of this term. In to your being sued for libel. comments regarding my about a paragraph in your last the freshers' Editorial of As someone who is dedicated position as Editor, this sort Editorial, published in FELIX FELIX, I wrote a piece about to providing IC with a better of tantrum is to be expected on 11th October '74. In it, you IC Radio, and advised anyone media service, I hope that after one's pride is hurt so apologised to John Allen and interested to come and see your jibes at me and IC Radio I'll say no more.) the other committee members eitherme, or four other members will cease, so that ICCRS Correspondence on this of IC Campus Radio Society, of the committee, whose can get on with the job in subject is now closed. FILIX S

EE A THER I.C&ADIO ATIC ooH®Qe^ia c*^ hoc Mike Baume John Allen The auspicious visit to Imperial College of Lord Feather, former General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress, could Since there are so many people new to both the College and not have come at a more appropriate time than thatof an impending Britain, now seems a good time to look at what is available to General Election. Londoners on the radio. There are two main types, BBC and Although his frequent humorous remarks retained a familiar Commercial Radio. The BBC runs four national networks and electioneering air, his talk on 'The History and Economics of many small local stations. The commercial stations are mostly the Political Scene' gave a valuable insight into the attitudes large local ones. and policies of the T.U.C. He briefly traced the ascent BBC Radio 1 247m of working class representation, 7a.m.—7p.m., 10p.m.-12p.m. reflected in the consolidation Diversification of a nationalised of Trades Unions and the industry into lucrative sub- The daytime programmes are commercial and 'teeny-bopper' growth of the Labour Party. sidiary fields which depend on pop. Most of the DJs are nauseating in the extreme, try Tony Concentrating on current the basic commodity it supplies Blackburn (9a.m.-12). I can recommend Johnnie Walker (12—2p.m.) events, he expounded the should, in Lord Feather's view, *s the best of the bunch. Nightime 'Sounds of the Seventies' T.U.C. policy of consultation be encouraged not hindered caters for the heavier music scene and goes out on Radio 2 VHF and negotiated with government thereby increasing the profit- also, since medium wave reception is so poor. At other times it with particular reference to ability of the industry. relays Radio 2. the Social Contract. He stren- Discussing the Common usously dismissed criticism Market, he saw the Community BBC Radio 2 1500m and VHF that the Social Contract was a developingthrough renegotiation. 5a.m.—2a.m. sham, reaffirming his belief He did not consider that that it was, opposed to leg- Britain's membership should The BBC's easy listening network, quite a good station of islation, the more realistic be decided by a referendum. it's kind, has feature programmes during the evenings and part approach to improving industrial When asked how he found of the weekend. Suffers (but not as badly as Radio 1) from not relations, even though total the House of Lords, he replied being able to play many records and having to rely on studio support by all members of the that he would not be changed by tapes. T.U.C. could not be guaranteed. it and indeed, the impression Regarding the nationalised left by this man, enthusiastically BBC Radio 3 464m and VHR industries, he reminded the received by a full house, was 7a.m.—midnight. audience that the Government not Lord Feather, elder states- held down prices and thus man but Vic Feather, Trades A highbrow network - there's a' lot of classical music and of subsidised the private sector. Unionist. it's kind-must be the finest in the world. BBC Radio 4 330m and VHR LBC 417m and 97.3 VHF 6.30p.m.—midnight. 24 hours a day Mostly news and spoken voice programmes, some fine drama, Britain's first commercial station, totally news orientated, features, magazine programmes and really good news magazines national and international on the hour and local on the half hour. in the morning, lunchtime and teatime. What the BBC is best at. News magazines are good but the news bulletins tend to break up other programmes unnaturally. Fascinating phone-in for in- BBC Radio London 206m and VHR somniacs. Not the ideal format for a commercial station. 5a.nr.-2a.m. The largest BBC local station, too large to be local in fact, Radio Caroline 252m they try valiantly, some of the programmes are good, but are done 7p.m.— 6a.m. with very limited finances and record time. It tends to mean not The Radio Caroline of the 60's — but barely recognisable as much to non-Londoners. Give it a try, particularly recommended such. They broadcast from a boat in the Thames Estuary, claiming is Robbie Vincent's programme on Saturday lunchtime. to be on 259m but their slide rule is obviously not as accurate as mine. A totally album station with a wide variety of music, re- Radio Luxembourg 208m ception varies but it's certainly worth a try. Watch out for their usually 7.30p.m.-3a.m. round the clock Top 40 service on 389m in a couple of months.

The only really national commercial station. Specially aimed Pirate Stations. at fifteen year old girls. Not so bad after midnight. Watch out for these at the weekends, likely frequencies are Capitol Radio 539m and 95.8 VHF 221m, 227m, 266m and VHF. What they lack in professionalism 24 hours a day they have in enthusiasm.

London's most popular commercial station. It has more time I.C. Radio to play records (about the same as Radio 1 and 2 together). During the day they play 'quality pop' with features. More spec- Should be on the air within six months and looks like giving ialist and chat programmes at night. Particularly recommended the above a good run for their money. are Kenny Everett (6.30-9.00a.m.) and Nicky Home's Rock Show Sorry if I've missed your favourite station, mine went off the (6.30-8.30p.m.). Not so good at weekends. air six weeks ago FIUX flux 7

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AT 9.45 a.m. on a clear Saturday morning the unsuspecting Denis Alanach population of Europe's largest city found themselves suddenly overwhelmed by a force of mutant apes apparently created some- where in the vastness of the country's leading Mining College. This herd was first seen shambling its way down Exhibition Road. They pounced on large numbers of the public going unsuspectingly about their daily business, thrusting a red plastic can forwards with their fearsome battle cry of 'Leukemia Research Fund'. These fortunate (?) puts people in a happy, generous victims were allowed to freely frame of mind. A certain amount part with their shekels, in a of persistence is also required. manner which has been des- One great advantage of the ape- cribed as being in the true suits was that it allowed the tradition of the Dane-Geld and collectors to get away with Al Capone. things that would be impossible Yes folks, this was an if ordinarily dressed. R.S.M. rag stent using ten hired ape suits. The apes went towards the Your FELIX Reporter was Kings Road: chasing girls into right there with his own col- shops — then taking a collection lection can (though not disguised inside; attempting to climb as an ape) observing the lamp-posts; putting arms round instantaneous honor, amusement girls, and men (ducky), until and havoc created by this they donated. People in fur pseudo-anthropoid parade. coats being easiest to win over- Progress was rapid along stroke and 7 knew him when he Brompton Road to Harrods with was alive'. vigorous collecting all the way. One ape had a banana donated Surprisingly perhaps there were to him, several joined bus fewer contributors outside queues temporarily. One woman Harrods than elsewhere (maybe called it disgraceful that grown they were saving their money men (compliment) should run for inside). Just along from around dressed up to get money. there, two certain apes (one A policeman checked collecting tall, one short) were seen licences after a complaint from trying to crack the combination a rival conventional standing of a night safe — difficult when still charity. its fitted with a key-lock. But Good fun was had by all. it doesn't really matter, the Eventually everyone returned essence of good collecting is to college by separate routes, to do something to get yourself with 14 near full collection noticed. If what you do is funny cans. Yet another successful or odd or silly, even better; it rag stunt produced by Mines. s FELIX

£ NTS CONCERTS A A A A A**********************-*-** SAT 19th CHAPMAN WHITNEY STREETWALKERS 1.00 1c 1.30adv f .50 door SAT 26th OS IB ISA 90p i.e. LOOadv 1.10 door DISCO EVERY FRIDAY ONLY lOp in union lower refectory 8H-30pm TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM UNION OFFICE EVERY WEEKDAY LUNCHTIME. IC STUDENT DISCOUNT ONLY GIVEN ON PRODUCTION OF REGISTRATION CARD (2 TICKETS ONLY) FILMS THUR 17 theatre of blood night must fall THUR 24 precinct 45 house in nightmare park THURS 31 prime cut straw dogs THURS 7 zabriski point ALL FILMS SHOWN IN MECH. ENG. 220 AT 6-30pm

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Students are Going Mad to get hotel of the new SINCLAIR Scierrtirc and AUDIO SOC Cambridge calculators. Now at prices students can afford. Extra £ I discount during October. Our Prices are going Mad: Graham Dwyer Scientific: Logs Trigl Cambridge: 8 digit LAST YEAR'S Hi-Fi Society tended to cater for people with 200 decade range. For 'floatin g point. Constant expensive equipment and I believe this is why it all but folded up. scientists & engineers. on all four functions. Recom ARCHERS Spccul offer Recom ARCHERS Special offer This year the society hopes to continue under a policy which will Price normal _f *^ r AP Price normal r it af cater for all members of the college interested in listening to £21 55 £17 95 L 16.95 £32 35 litis tZ3.T3 recorded music and other audio matter. For this reason the all Price incl. batteries case instructions postage 8c VAT. embracing title of 'Imperial 1 yr guarantee lOdays appro.Cheque/pa to K. G. ArcherCollege Audio Society' has 2 St. Marys Close, Panfield, Braintree. Essex, CM7 5BW been assumed. The first in a Anyone who thinks he (or series of informal talks is to she) may be able to help on be given by Basil Lane (Assis- the committee, please contact tant Editor of Wireless World), me as soon as possible so that JEWISH SOCIETY on Wednesday 23rd October at your ideas may be incorporated 7.30 in the Union Senior into the programme for this NOV. 5TH: MARK GELLER ON EXORCISM, Common Room. It is entitled term. Apart from the full scale 'Damn Hi-Fi! Let's listen to lectures and demonstrations, MYSTICISM AND JUDAISM. the Music' and will be illus- we hope to arrange evening or trated by some good sounds lunchtime concerts of recorded ALL WELCOME and slides. Everyone is welcome music on a regular basis', these *** and a membership fee of 20p is were most successful last year. payable at the door; membership All suggestions gratefully DAILY KOSHER LUNCHES IN THE SCC ROOM, entitles you to attend all Audio received. Next term we are Society lectures and recitals hoping to have the support of SOUTHSIDE AT 12.30 p.m. 40p at no extra charge, and free several manufacturers, including advice on all audio matters Decca, Rank, Quad and Lecson. from the committee, (eg. Is it To continue the series of talks, worth buying cassettes? Are there will be a lecture and there any decent loudspeakers demonstration by Clement Brown, under £70? Where can I listen editor of the Haymarket Hi-Fi TM SOC to a really good system at my Publications. See you all on leisure? etc.). Wednesday. INTRODUCTORY TALK IN ELEC. ENG. 408 6.30 p.m. TUESDAY, 22ND OCTOBER. VACANCIES

TM SOC PARTY ON WEDNESDAY, 23RD There are vacancies for girls in shared rooms in Student Houses in Evelyn Gardens and Head MEMBERS PLUS ONE GUEST ONLY. Tenancy Flats in Hamlet Gardens. Anyone interested should contact the Residence Ofice, PHYSICS LEVEL 8 AT 6 p.m. Room 160, College Block (Int. 3908).

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Michael Williams

The Odessa File (Jon Voight, himself on a spike protruding from a executive in a large company. Maximilian Schell. Director: Ronald letterpress printing press. (Correct, it Miller decides to track him down and Neame). would not have happened had it been soon comes up against the Odessa, a offset-litho). group of ex-SS officers with pots of Jon Voight plays Peter Miller, a free- money. It works out that Roschmann's lance journalist, who comes across the company is near to perfecting a tele- NOT HAVING the advantage (or diary of an old Jew who was in a con- guidance system which will direct should it be prejudice?) of having read centration camp during the war. The biological warheads towards the large the book, this film presented itself as diary tells the story of an SS officer cities of Israel on behalf of Egypt's an above-average cloak and dagger epic. called Roschmann {Maximilian Schell) President Nasser. Nasty business this. There were no gimmicks, no ass'ing who was a murderer, butcher and generally The Israeli Intelligence get involved, about except for one short episode where an unsociable person. The diary ends Miller nearly gets killed a couple of a 'baddie' crashes through the glass with the revelation that Roschmann is roof of printing works and impales still at large in Germany, being a top Continued on page 11 I.C. Society For Social Responsibility In Science (ICSSRS).

PiG "PROBLEMS IN THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY" DR. LEO PYLE, CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, I.C. AFFAIRS WED. 23RD OCTOBER, 1.00 p.m. PHYSICS 536

CORNER O-OesAo^^SjlHChO Tom Abraham I.C&ADI0 THIS CORNER, if any of you have not yet realised it, is the official mouthpiece of the Postgraduates at Imperial College. KX) Imperial College PG group (ICPGG) has decided to concentrate on academic affairs in the coming session. I shall, therefore, detail the main topics to be discussed, in this article, and during GENERAL MEETING the next few weeks or so, there will be various articles by other Monday, 21st October at 6.00 p.m. in the Union SCR Postgraduate students on these and other issues. The main topics of interest are: 1. Progress Report 1. Status of Postgraduates. 2. Election of Station Officers. In my opinion, the best course Postgraduates form a hybrid for Postgraduate students, NEW MEMBERS WELCOME group between the main student would be to continue as full body and the staff. At the active members of ICU, but at moment students either support the same time to open up a themselves or get a grant from dialogue with other interested one of the Research Councils. unions. While the first year of a Phd 3. Postgraduates and course can be described as a Supervisors. 'training period', the last two Any discussion on this issue Lecture by Dr. Simon Mitton. years tend to be more of a is fraught with obvious problems. 'working period'. In this While I agree that it is not respect the charge that we are possible to legislate for student- Richard Waring effectively cheap research supervisor relationships, the labour is definitely valid after present system is in need of Dr. Mitton attacked Von Daniken on his lecture on whether the first year. Hence, a change change.Col lectiveresponsibi I ity in status from being students extraterrestial life exists. For his pains he was viciously setupon by a group of supervisors for a in question time by Daniken followers and allies in the audience. in our first year, to being paid given number of students might The lecture began with a review of speculation about life in research workers in the sub- be a better alternative. our solar system. Topics mentioned ranged from religious dogma sequent years, would be a much 4. Overseas Postgraduates. (an Italian was burnt at the stake in the 1600's for suggesting a fairer proposition than the- plurality of inhabited worlds) to todays view that the only place existing status quo. Having overseas Postgrad- of biological interest, besides uates at Imperial College has earth, in our solar system is fill the galaxy in 5,000 million often been described as a means Jupiter, with its complex mole- cules which could form the years. Interstellar travel was 2. PG's versus Unions. of providing aid to developing source of life. In between times not difficult and would always countries. This is far from there were hoax dispatches be accomplished. Not all being the whole truth — ad- from Herschels observatory to civilisations would develop At present we are all sup- mitting somebody from the the New York Times consisting on 'spiritual' rather than 'tech- posed to be members of the wilds of Papua to do a research of engravings of inhabitants of nical' lines. students Union. In the past degree in plasma physics, is the moon, and Howell with his Von Daniken's postulates, ICU has tended to neglect of little or no benefit to the theories of Martian Canali and he said, were too near what we Postgraduates, partly due to people of Papua. Only projects civilisation. could achieve now; they were own fault, and partly due to with some relevance to the Dr. Mitton then reminded us just not imaginative enough to the lack of effective repres- that organic molecules have be of worth as regards advanced student's home country would extraterrestials. UFO sightings entation within the Union be of any benefit. Imperial been proved to exist in inter- stellar space. The nebula could all.be explained by the hierarchy. There is a motion College, to the best of my idea of untrained observers and pending, to make the PG Affairs contain not only the material knowledge, only offers projects to form stars but also the meteorological phenomena. Officer a full member of the and research work on topics building blocks of life. Planets Questioners in the audience Executive and it will be directly related to their country. of other stars have been detected viciously attacked these last interesting to see the reaction by tiny fluctuations in the two points; one of whom had of the UGM to this proposal. These are but sketchy stars position. So planets exist the closing word: 'Is it not Meanwhile, there are two other descriptions of the various and the material for life exists, possible that the most imag- Unions who are also interested issues which we hope to con- but does extraterrestial life? inative teat that an advanced Dr. Mitton moved on into what in Postgraduates — namely the front. We would welcome any visitor could produce would be AUT and ASTMS. Out of these was expected to be the most an edifice (such as the great reaction, from staff or students interesting part of his lecture. pyramids) which man would two, a national agreement of on any of these issues. I will He stated, 'As earth has not only realise that it could not sorts has been reached with try and give every point of view been visited the number of have been constructed by his ASTMS, but as far as the AUT full coverage in FELIX (I have civilisations must be very ancestors until sufficiently is concerned, they have been already negotiated for space). limited'. Heexplainedhis belief. advanced?'. Dr. Mitton shrugged Many civilisations could not hamstrung by their internal If you wish to write anything, said he had an open mind, and agree to leave us alone. One left for Cambridge in his flying bureaucracy and have got no please send it to The PG official policy on Postgraduates. expanding civilisation would saucer. Affairs Officer, IC Union. FELIX 11

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times, but it all seems to work out in type' film framework, it is still possible then the obligatory gritting of the teeth. the end. An enjoyable film with more to produce a gutsy, kick-'em-in-the-teeth Claw now has a gimmicky left hand stub than just a few adrenalinic moments. kind of picture. to which can be fitted an assortment of Richard Harris plays Harry Crown, the vicious attachments (clearly a crib from best (the best) hit-man in the slimy Bruce Lee's 'Enter The .Dragon'), business, who has been hired by Uncle There's the final shoot-out, in a 99 and 44/100% Dead! (Richard Harris. Frank (Edmund O'Brien) to rub out Big commercial laundry of all places. Maybe Director: John Frankenheimer). Eddie (Bradford Dillman). they just wanted a paper-towel guillotine Big Deal, you might think. You would handy for when it came to removing Claw's in fact be right - and it gets worse. Big claw. When this happens, the result is a real grin: as opposed to artery blood, we BIFF, BAM, thrills & spills, zappo, Eddie has hired 'Claw' Zuckerman (Chuck Connors), who harbours a personal vendetta are treated instead to the sight of spurts wappo, and didn't they do well? This film of lubricating oil and a very silly look is of the traditionally well-made category against Harry Crown for cutting off his hand. Imagine Richard Harris' reaction to Claw seeming just a trifle lost for words. and so in terms of innovation and originality Incidentally, I have not a clue what the it has iittle to offer. However, it does go being told that his arch-enemy is on the to show that even within the'conventional- baddies' bench: A long pause, a grimace; title has to do with the story. SECONDS

Paul Ekpenyong

The Mill Valley Bunch - ifully played in the relaxed, happy to virtually destroy twelve very popular atmosphere of true blues music. classics. 'Mill Valley Jam Sessions' On the next song the lady who gives As far as innovations go we could (Polydor 2310 300). such a superb solo performance is have done without this one. The harp is When you have musicians like Mike Jeanette Jones who sings with a local not the instrument. of popular music, Bloomfield, Mike Shrives (drummer with gospel group. (A little gospel goes a can you imagine what Stevie Wonder's Santana), Spencer Dryden (drummer with long way). As if side one were not already You Are the Sunshine of My Lite' filled with good music, we have side two sounds like on a harp, or 'Uy Qherie Jefferson Airplane) and the Pointer taking excellence even further. The Armour' (totally beyond recognition)," or Sisters to name but a few, the outcome of guitar work throughout is first class. 'Guitar Man' or 'Mrs Robinson' the any jamming session is unlikely to be The music takes on a magical touch famous Simon and Garfunkel classic anything but good. This is the case with from the film 'The Graduate'.* this really excellent album. and it is as if one is floating in a fantasy The Mill Valley Bunch is so called world. There is no need to single out The BBC should really have more sense than this, do they think that the because most of the musicians live in the any particular track, they are all finely done. What more can one say? A really music market is full of morons who are picturesque Mill Valley area of San just dying for their latest fol ly in musical Francisco. fine album. Let us hope we do not have to wait too long for more. accomplishment. The mind boggles at The album starts off with quite a lively what might have happened if popular tune called 'I've Had It'; I love the fiddle Dave Snell - 'plays hits on a harp' jazz tunes had been the victims of on it. The next track, 'Young Girl Blues' BBC Records REC 178. (we all get them sometimes) is written by 'harpmania'. Mike Bloomfield and is an ode to the great I wonder if he tuned his harp before I suggest very strongly to Mr. Snell Janice Joplin who was to have performed he started recording the album. This that a more appropiate field of exploration on the album. It reminds me of 'Just The mediocre music which is supposed to is the classical one. This will, not only Blues', and 'Jigsaw Puzzle Blues' on the put the harp on the spotlight, may have bring him greater success but will also album Fleetwood Mac and is really beaut- done so but in the process has managed be a blessing for popular misic lovers. HOOKS Philip Webber

The result is a down to earth account you an insight into the inspiration that Woody Guthrie: Bound for Glory of life in a small Oklahoma town through went into his songs, which were the only (Picadore) the boom years of oil discoveries and the things between him and starvation for terrible 1930 s between wars depression many of the depression years. ,, . which also affected England at this time. The book is also a tribute to him, MANY PEOPLE have attempted to By not trying to polish up his writing first published in 1943, a Forword by capture in a book America of the depression style and thus using a large amount of Pete Seeger, a tribute by the Secretary years from the point of view of the down slang and raw narrative, this book once of the Interior, and a Biographical Post- and outs. Until reading this, that always gotten into, gives you the impression of script have been added which are perhaps meant for me John Steinbeck, who in having lived through it all yourself, a Iittle superfluous. Grapes of Wrath tried to put down America being written in the way you see and To sum up this is America by someone as 'She is spoke' straight from the mouths hear things from memory. who always bounced back, and who loved of the speakers. Woody Guthrie is thought of Hy many the country,. appreciating its beauty and Here Woody Guthrie in an autobio- as the originator of modem American people from hitched lifts, boxcars and by graphical style, has set down life as he folksinging, many of his son' being still foot, which is one hell of a' good way of saw it, written as he would have said it sung today. meeting a hell of a lot of people, if you or sung it. His account of part of his life gives can play a guitar, especially like he could. FELIX SPORT

CROSS COUNTRY HOCKEY ANON A. BREWSTER

Despite an appalling lack of fresh blood (spikes, barbed wire etc., to be spilled on) and the where was last week's FELIX report inquisition, the IC Cross Country teams have started with The 2nd XI 'bullied off Team: N. Harrison. J. Hackle, a bang. Already they have won more races then they did over the the season on Saturday with a P. Nair. Y. Tan. A. Hall, whole of last season. massacre of Goldsmiths (7-2). D. Balderson, P. Nowell, We have thrashed not only Union bar and is expected to The scoreline reflects the I. Read, B. Speed. I. McLean, Sussex University, not only the be fit in about three weeks. dominance of IC in every sector C. Hardy. LSE, but also Kings College. In fact, it must be noted of the pitch. The forward line Using five stalwarts from All by huge point scores and that the whole team is re- the second team to boost vast distances. This must be markably fit. Pad Donnelly is were particularly keen and alert due to the 'Go faster' Allinson beating LSE runners, this with Bruno Speed and A.N.Other numbers, the Thirds took to the (who always wins, damn him) season, even the inaugural both netting hatfuls. Chas field in fine form, losing 4-0 to and the Speedy Steve who is meeting of the Bell Sniffing Hardy helped himself to the Camberley. still retaining second place, society went according to plan. seventh. All goals were well Most people were glad they just. If a little noisy. taken and stemmed from good owned shin pads, both during The IC 3rd team suffered a Events to look forward to midfield play. the game and after, when notable loss as Dave Payne include the UC Relay (this hit a tree trunk and sprained an The first of the goals Arthurs-Minions produced their Saturday), the second meeting hyper-crusty shepherds pie, in ankle, but at least Bob and of the Bell Sniffing society (Ad conceded was a bad defensive Pad managed to get him back Hoc), the first League Race error and the second an in- traditional Cordon-Bennet home (only 25mins. late, folks). (23rd October) and the first evitable result of complacency mould. Mould — yes, every now Dave is now recovering in the football match. at being 7-1 up. and then I hit on an appropriate The teamwork was quite word. astounding for the first mater, Still - this is what hockey of the season and I would like is all about — to misquote to take this opportunity to Jimmy Hill. We hope for better congratulate the team on a things later in the season superb performance. (P.S. As (perhaps curry?) when the team GOLF an incentive to play next week, settles down. there is one jug still owing!). NIGEL FOSTER Thanks to all who played.

As we drive off into the new season it is pleasant to note that gone to How Rosser, a man almost all the people who spearheaded IC's overdue success in familiar with all the devious RUGBY top flight golf last year are still with us. Indeed with the exception twists and turns that golf so of Chris Cobbledick (who has retired to the gentler pursuit of readily imposes.Onhis shoulders rugby) all our London University players are still keen to play an the society can only blossom and with the likes of Bill IC Extra lsts made a very active role in the battle ahead. good start to the season in their Year' award. It was probably Calderwood (Sec), Mike Marx As for those who did not play (Treas.) and aforementioned first game which was against for London University but with this in mind that the Old Kingsburians. After pres- members have elected him to Bob Allen (V-Capt.) as his instead chose to reserve their committee perhaps we are headed suring the opposition for the energies for the more select IC the Vice-Captaincy hoping to first five minutes a dropped ball shorten his swing with paper- for a very special season. team, we can still rely on our Only time can tell. led to a lucky break for Old stalwarts, many of whom are work. On this matter I recall Kingsburians and they got their It only remains for me to playing so well now that last remaining aloof since the swing one and only try. shortening that resulted from register my gratitude to all years captain (the author) has those who so ably assisted me Finally the hard work payed the abundance of secretarial off and things started to click. felt it expedient to retire from work we fed Jules Dan last year in making last year so enjoyable. his post lest he found it im- The climax of the year for me S. Ladle opened up the scoring resulted in his playing beyond and from then on the game possible to justify a place in his wildest dream (not a pretty was our victory in the South his own team. Indeed such and Eastern University Champ- looked onesided with the score sight!). His trophy stealing off 16-4 at half time. The backs was his concern, that he has a cleptomaniac's 24 handicap ionships, as memorable an now taken on the less rigourous achievementas itwas remarkable. tried varying moves and with is now in the history books. forwards in constant support captaincy of a London Univer- Let's hope it stays there! sity team which he feels obliged IC overan the opposition with a to mention, will be heavily An interesting feature at the final score of 60-4. biased towards IC. Such is the Freshers' Fair this year was THE HOT I hope this is a premonition importance of an IC union card the enthusiasm of many ladies for what the rest of the season for selection that Tony Jacklin who wished to join the society. will be like for us. More players has elected to join Civ. Eng. My immediate reaction was LINE are needed so that we can get rather than the US circuit this 'No! This would leave a dis- more sides out and give every* year (a pre-press release!). chotimy in many team members one a game. See Bruce Bradley, But this is not all. In our minds as to which 'hole-in-one' GOT SOME INTERESTING Rob Jones or myself if you is of more importance!'However want a game on Saturdays. influx of freshers there appear both the charm of the ladies INFORMATION? LET to be some players of except- concerned mingled with the Steve Chudy. ional stature from whose divot- keenness of our men members FELIX KNOW ABOUT IT. marks the future of the society to play the game with these will be forged. Of the.se Edward Team: D.Wollen, S.Ladle, Iad'es, has led to an historic RING J.Gilbert, R.Abel, C.Whiteley, Clutton (3 handicaps) looks the aecision of the committee to no pick but there is an interesting D.Forbes, T.Fern, A.Whiteside, longer bar women on account of A.Fitzgerald, M.Sergot. A.Rice, 9-handicagjpef Bob Allan who their sex. could prove a bandit off that lnt.2881 R.Sutton, S.Churdy, I.White, mark and win the 'Rookie of the The captaincy this year has M.Kilbride. CHAPMAN - WHITNEY STREETWALKERS IN THE GREAT HALL £1 ADV £1.50 ON DOOR

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