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This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Archives and Special Collections at SCARAB. It has been accepted for inclusion in The aB tes Student by an authorized administrator of SCARAB. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Hates Student Vol. XCII, No. 20 BATES COLUEGE, LEWISTON, MAINE, MARCH 30, 1966 By Subscription Departments Set Programs 100th Commencement Boasts For '68 Theses And Comps

By Henry Seigal Thesis and comprehensive Five Honorary Degree Recipients Recently Dean Healy's of- required of all seniors: Gov- fice compiled a list of the ernment, Spanish, German, changes to be instituted in the French. Bates College will award Under the new calendar, Judge William H. Hastie thesis and comprehensive pro- Thesis required of all sen- five honorary degrees at its seniors will complete their re- Judge Hastie graduated grams at Bates, effective be iors, but no comprehensives One Hundredth Commence- quirements for graduation in from Amherst College, Phi ginning with the class of 1968. required at all: Philosophy. ment, Monday, April 25, Pres- April. Commencement exer- Beta Kappa, in 1925 and Har- Each department will have Religion, Economics, History, ident Phillips, has announced. April 25, beginning at 10:00 vard Law School in 1930. At complete and final authority English, Chemistry, Speech, The degree recipients will cises will be held Monday, Harvard he was one of the over these changes and the Physics, Geology, Sociology. be Samuel M. Graves, princi- a.m. in the Lewiston Memorial few Negroes up to that time department may change these Comprehensives required of pal of Wellesley, Massachus- Armory. to serve on the "Harvard Law all seniors; thesis optional etts, High School; The Honor- Review" and after graduation requirements at their discre- Samuel M. Graves tion. However, the changes with permission: Biology. able William H. Hastie, judge he was named a law clerk to will not be retroactive. Once Comprehensive examina- of the Third United States Samuel M. Graves gradu- Supreme Court Justice Felix a specific program is an- tions only: Mathematics. Circuit Court of Appeals, Phil- ated from Bates College in Frankfurter in Washington. nounced for the seniors of one Theses will be given credit adelphia, Pa.; Mrs. Evelyn M. 1924, having been editor of In 1933 he received the de- class, it will be carried out at the descretion of the de- Phillips, wife of the President the Bates Student; Ivy Day gree of doctor of juridical sci- and any change will affect partment. The credits will be of Bates College; Dr. Priscilla Toastmaster; Class Day speak- ence at Harvard. the seniors of the succeeding three or six depending en the F. Pollister, professor of bio- er; and president of his class Joining the legal staff of classes only. length of time spent on the logy at Brooklyn College of He has done graduate work the Department of the Interior, The following is the sched theses. Detailed thesis ar- the City University of New at Boston University, and has he was appointed a judge of ule which Dean Healy has re- rangements for each depart- York; and William H. Schu- served frequently as a visit- the District Court of the Vir- ceived from the departments ment will be decided at a fu- man, president of the Lincoln ing professor of education at gin Islands, and two years which will be effective for Center for the Performing summer schools including the later he became dean of the the graduating class of 1968: (Con't. on Page 5/Col. 1) Arts, New York City. University of Maine. Howard University School of In 1958, Mr. Graves was Law. As civilian aide to the C. A. Chooses elected president of the Mas- Secretary of War in 1940-42, Commissioners sachusetts Secondary School he devoted his attention to BE A C A "BIG BROTHER" Principals Association, and the problems of desegregating Recently appointed to work later he was appointed by the various branches of the armed (OR "SISTER") along with the new slate of Governor of the Common- forces. C. A. officers are six commis- wealth to the Massachusetts In 1946 he was appointed Commission for Education Governor of the Virgin Is- will have the opportunity to sioners. Andrea Peterson will The Campus Association which submitted its report on lands, where his able admin- serve as "big brothers" or be heading the Commission of and the local Y. M. C. A. have education in Massachusetts a istration helped bring about recently agreed to co-spon- "big sisters" to a local disad- Social Action; Campus Serv- ice, David Rinderer; Commun- little over a year ago, with his present appointment to sor ten Bates students who. vantaged child. great acclaim. ity Service, Don Miller; Pub- the federal bench three years beginning next September, The purpose of the new pro- In 1965, he received national later. gram is to benefit the chil- licity, Sue Miller; "No Name" recognition as an educator by- Judge Hastie will receive dren in two ways. First, it will Commission, Andy Kusmin; being elected president of the the degree of Doctor of Hu- give them many enjoyable and Member at Large, Craig National Association of Sec- mane Letters. Ivy Day at Night and educational experiences Lindell. ondary School Principals. Mr. Mrs. Charles F. Phillips which have been denied them These commissioners will Graves has been a guest of By Gretchen Hess As President and Mrs. up to this time, such as hik- make up the members of the the President at the White The traditional Bates Ivy Charles F. Phillips prepare for ing, bowling, visiting a library C. A. cabinet in addition to the House to honor the education Day will have a new innova- their retirement, the College or fire station, and attending officers for next year: Bruce committees of House and Sen- tion this year, being held at will give formal recognition of a college sports event. Second- Lyman, president, Chuck ate, and has been called up- night at 7 on April 4. The the invaluable part Evelyn M. ly, it will give each child a Learned, vice president, Bar- on to address many state and program will include the cer- Phillips has played in the ad- relationship with an older per- bara Prentice, Secretary, and local educational association emonies in the chapel and son who cares about them. The Dave Burtt, Treasurer. meetings. the planting of the ivy beside essence of the big brother pro- (Con't. on Page 5/Col. 1) Carnegie Hall. Flood lights gram is its one-to-one rela- will be provided so that the tionship. darkness will not impede the The children will be from planting. Following the pro- the fourth through sixth gram there will be a reception grades, ages ten through Men's Dorm Plans Revealed and dance in Chase Hall Ball- twelve. They will be selected room until 12. by a committee of social serv- The campus is cordially in- ice professionals from lists vited to watch the Seniors submitted by local agencies cringe as the Juniors strike, and schools. while the Sophomores take The Bates volunteers will be notes for next year. screened by the same commit- Led by Tom McKittrick as tee and selected on the basis class Marshall and Harry of compatibility with the in- Marsden as toastmaster, the dividual children. The stu- Junior class will invade the dents must be able to meet Chapel. Charlie Wall will de- with the child at least once liver the President's Address, every two weeks for the entire Paul Hardy the.class oration, school year. This is most im- and Tom Todd will present portant because the prema- his Ode to the Ivy. Butch ture breaking of one of these Construction of a new dor- pany of Augusta at a cost of with the conversion of Hedge Bradford will toast the Sen- relationships could be very mitory for men will begin this about $750,000, and the build- Laboratory into Hedge Hall. iors. Keith Harvie will toast harmful to the child. Spring. Housing about 150 ing will be completed in With the completion of this the coeds and Sally Myers The program will be limit- men, the building will be con- time for occupancy in the fall new structure, each of the will toast the men. Ted Kneis- ed in size in order to assure structed on Bardwell Street of 1967. older buildings can be left ler will glorify the faculty close personal attention to next to Smith. This project is the second vacant in turn during the and Carol Renaud will be sure each Bates volunteer. The contract for the dormi- step in a ten-year building year necessary for their reno- the athletes do not escape tory has been given to the and remodeling program for vation to be completed. unscathed. (Con't. on Page 5/Col. 1) Stewart and Williams Com- dormitories begun a year ago Two BATES COLUEGE, LEWISTON, MAINE, MARCH 30, 1966 COMMENTS ON VIET NAM PROSPECTUS

by Robert M. Chute power politics of South East wing, western oriented, totali- the seas? And what of our sense and reason in weighing The whole Viet Nam adven- Asia have no more Justifica- tarian regime, regardless of abhorrence of interference in the relative merits of the ture seems to me to be just tion than would the attempt the numbers of people who the internal affairs of other claim of the contending gov- an Asian version of the en- of China to make similar had suffered repression or countries? Our support of free ernments to rule Vietnam. circlement policy we practiced moves relative to Mexico. We death at his hands? elections? It all depends, it There is, however, no doubt in toward Russia after World forget quickly how our own My lack of confidence in the seems, on whose Ox is doing my mind that Vietnam is their War II. We are so accustomed medicine tasted during the conduct of my government, the goring. country, and that the decision to hearing people say this Cuban missile crisis. I won- based on its activities in Viet North and South Similar as to which government pre- was necessary, successful, and der how 'defensive' our seem- Nam, as well as in the other On many points concerning vails should not be ours, how- fully justified (with no proof ingly permanent air bases in countries mentioned above, the relative strength of the ever inadequate the Vietnam- of these claims being offered), South Viet Nam seem to extends to the statements gov- claims of the two contending ese position may be relative to obtaining a popular decision. that we do not listen when China? ernment spokesmen make governments I would agree In the realm of facts relevant I suspect only a minority concerning the conduct of the with Mr. Cameron, although Ambassador Kennan, one of to this decision I would add at the archetects of the plan, of people really like and want war and the "provocation and my conclusions may be different and I would add addi- least three to those listed by tells us, in 1965, that at the war. The majority perhaps aggression" we are facing. Mr. Cameron. (1) The position tional points. I agree that: time the encirclement of Rus- would accept war as a neces- Two adolescent boys parade of the Saigon government, be- (1) both governments, north sia was planned no one had sary evil in an imperfect around the school yard with cause it was not consulted in any real fear of a Russian world, or as an unfortunate chips on their shoulders. One and south, are undemocratic! regard to the formulation of armed move into Europe; that but useful adjunct to national is egged into knocking the (2; both governments have the Geneva agreements, is ser- the planners knew Russia had policy. I would not accept war chip from the shoulder of the practiced terror and repres- iously weakened by the fact suffered such damage in the on these grounds. I feel war is other and then pounded into sion; (3) both sides violated that the Saigon government war that no such capability neither good, necessary, or submission for his arrogant the Geneva agreements; (4) at that time was only a pup- existed. He went further and useful. aggression. Attempts to pro- both sides are receiving sup- pet government set up by the concluded that our policy to- U. S. Policy Is Self-interest vide high-sounding justifica- port from external sources; French. (2) The objections ward Russia had done more Mr. Cameron speaks of the tion for our activities in Viet (5) neither side will necessar- that in the agreements France than any single act to insure difficulty of determining if the Nam strike me as equally im- ily abide by the results of an gave up territory belonging and strengthen Stalinist com- U. S. really has a vital inter- mature. Our policies, directed election; (6) both sides claim to "free Viet Nam" is largely munism in western Europe. est in Viet Nam and con- by some very intelligent men, to be legitimate rulers of the negated by the fact that the Our policy in South East Asia cludes, I think, that this is an seem to be predicated on prin- whole country and consider Viet Minh were also induced seems based in the same mis- academic question since we ciples devised by twelve-year- the partition temporary; Hi at to withdraw from a consider conceptions and to have even persist in acting as if we did. old delinquents. the present time full democ- able area of territory which less chance of achieving the I would have less reservation The famous Tonkin Gulf in- racy may not be possible in they controlled, thus, in fact, ends we proclaim. Thus, even and conclude that our commit- cident used to justify our Viet Nam. giving it up to the so-called if I agreed with the objectives ment is based wholly upon stepped up military action and Given two undemocratic "free government". (3) Under- of our policy, and I do not, I what certain people in our to justify the blank-check res- forces in an area where full lying the Viet Minh's feeling would conclude our position country feel to be vital self- olution in Congress may serve democracy may not be pos- that their claim is just, would be the fact that in August in Viet Nam is wrong. interest, and is not related to as a dubious example of pro- sible, it is not necessary al- 1945, the Emperor Bao Dai had Our Policy Is Wrong our espousal of self-determin- vocation. What if we choose ways to opt for the right-wing officially abdicated in favor Readers, in the end, will ation, freedom, or what-have- to believe the first New York version. An unqualified 'gut' of the Viet Minh. probably pay me the uncon- you, as our public pronounce- Times news report of that in- reaction against socialist- scious compliment of saying I ments claim. I feel, however, cident which indicated the communist non - democratic am not thinking politically; that these points of self-inter- U. S. ships which were sup- forms of government is as in truth, my main objections est are mistaken and immoral. posed to have been attacked much to be avoided as the 'gut' reaction in favor of free do concern matters of right Our conduct relative to Spain, were engaged in support of elections against which Mr. and wrong, not law or politics. Portugal, South Africa, Iran, military action against the Guatemala, the Dominican North? This is certainly con- Cameron warns us. The Viet Nam problem is a Since I am an amateur in Republic, Brazil, British Gui- sistent with our other activi- human problem. Behind the matters relating to the nice- ana, Formosa — to list the ties at the time. What be- facade of ideology, commit- ties of International law, I more obvious examples — has comes of our pious pronounce- ment, anti-communist agres- must depend upon common LEWISTON destroyed any confidence I ments relative to freedom of sion, and communist agres- Phone 784-4511 sion, remain the death, the might have had in the "good suffering, and the cruelty of intentions" of our policy. * war. It is my personal con- We have shown ourselves COCKTAILS — STEAKS viction that no end justifies fairly consistently in support Central Maine's these means. I do not believe of "stability" when it suits CHOPS — SKA FOOD Leading that our ends justify any our purposes and when the Department means. Our attempts to in- forces of "stability" leaned sinuate ourselves into the far enough to the right to in- Wedding and Banquet Facilities Store sure support for that triad of * American principles, private Wothingten St. Auburn 712-5464 Frosh Extemporaneous property, profit, and opposi- 5 Big Floors of Quality, tion to basic social and econo- Brand Name Merchandise Speaking Contest mic change. Does anyone DOST1E JEWELER Including Such Favorites question that our attitude to- Ac ward North Viet Nam would MANUACTUMRS MOTOWU. Large Selection of The annual Freshman Ex- be radically different if Ho SOLID GOLD * McGregor temporaneous Speaking Con- Chi Mihn headed a right- test will be held in the Filene LEWISTON -AUBURN, MAINE PIERCED EARRINGS •H.I.S. Room of Pettigrew Hall at Conrenleot Location* in & 7:30 P.M. Tuesday, April 5, ROLLINS STERLING SILVER CHARMS 1966. Cash awards from the Office Supply Co., Inc. 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A prelim- PROMPTLY FILLED' VALIANT-PLYMOUTH CHRYSLER-IMPERIAL * inary meeting for all contes- 5-Tear and 50,00 Mil* Guarantee tants to determine speaking " ) nu ri't\ an \iiitr tiin'tttr — order will be held in Room — GUARANTEED USED CARS — CITY CAB CO. I r#»/v nn u* " 300, Pettigrew Hall, at 4 P.M. Excellent Service on All Makes * Monday, April 4th. Further in- 113 CO! if (A SI - LEWISTON. ME 10% OH on All Secrleo Work to Batea-AfilUated People Died 4-4521 formation may be obtained T.i STdle 2 from Mr. Warye. BATES COLLEGE, EWISTON, MAINE, MARCH 30, 1966 Three COLUMBIA DEBATES LIBERAL EDUCATION Burying The Remains Of By Mary Williams '68 a general educator on the col according to major. It might Has the liberal arts educa- lege level. Bell doubts the ef- be a course in the philosophy The Soul Rockin' Weekend tion become outmoded? Has ficacy of college social sci- of science for science majors, the liberal arts tradition died? ence and humanities courses. or a course in the meaning of This accusation was made by i Although Bell does not doubt language for those in the hu- Jacques Barzun, provost and the intelligence of high school manities. Dr. Bell feels that dean of the faculty of Colum- students who are offered these this general education course bia University. It has sparked courses, he questions the ma- might be extremely valuable a detailed study of the prob- turity of the "adolescent for the student who would lem, outlined in the March 6th ; beast". Acceleration in math- value "time for reflection" issue of the New York Times, ematics and the sciences may and "knowledge-plus-matu- by the Columbia sociologist be more effective and worth- rity". As for the faculty reac- Daniel Bell. Bell has present- while. Bell also stated that tion says Dr. Bell, "Teachers ed a course of action which he the best graduate schools ar? come when a college is aliv». feels would make a liberal interested in a broadly based They want to be, to use the education both up-to-date and education. vulgar phrase, where the ac- meaningful. Bell's reform consists of an tion is." Dean Barzun, in his "fun- updating of the general edu- The success of a reform eral oration" for the liberal cation program. He first sug- program such as this one de- arts tradition, stated that high gests the colleges require a pends a great deal on the schools have taken over much solid background in English pressures that will be facing of the college's general edu- composition for admission in both students and liberal arts cation load through "advanced place of "fancy philosophy". colleges. Students are "realis- Courses in the humanities, as placement" courses. In addi- tic enough to play the game By Edward Savard $150. They are planning to so- well as a sequence of mathe- tion, claimed Barzum, gradu- of specialization if graduate The Chase Hall Dance Com- licit funds from other campus matics-physics or mathema- ate schools are interested in schools, employers, and par- mittee suffered a financial organizations to help make up specialization. The liberal arts tics-biology (in place of the ents praise broad education loss incurred by the Spring the weekend's deficit. college has been compared to general "mishmash" of sci- but reward the precocious Weekend. The cost of the two According to Carol Renaud a wind tunnel, a mere prepar- ence requirements now pre- technician." nights of dancing was $1600 '67, Chairman of the Dance atory school for graduate vailing at Columbia) would The college that wishes to of which $750 had been raised Committee, the loss was the school whcse major emphasis be required. provide an education which on advance ticket sales. After result of girls not purchasing should be the speed of the The Key to the Program goes beyond the 'wind-tun- $700 in door sales the final stag tickets. The price of $2.50 education. The key to Dr. Bell's pro- nel" concept of speed and spe- loss for the Committee was was reasonable for two nights The Role of High School gram is a "kind of capstone cialization at the expense of of dancing, the Committee be- Bell's analysis of the prob- general education course" to mature understanding must COMING EVENTS lieves. If student response Is lem begins with a criticism of be offered in the senior year. consider a program such as greater in the future, prices the high school's new role as This course would be chosen Dr. Bell's as a possible guide Wednesday, March 30: Registration for fall semes- for these affairs can be re- to perpetuating excellence. duced. The student who desites a ter begins. Vespers 9:30 P.M. The Committee would like DISTRIBUTORS good education, must search to run two big weekends next out such a college or plan his Thursday, March 31: C.A. Speaker. Filene Room year: one as a Spring Week- later education to gain the end and one in the Fall, but WANTED necessary broad perspective 6:30-11. Friday, April 1: unless the Committee is con- and maturity. fident of breaking even, a Editor's note: Perhaps cultch C.A. Party for underpriv- $500 to $12,000 secured by fast moving inventory. iledged children — Chase Hall regular record hop will be could be Bates' "capstone edu- held. cation course." 1:30-5:30 P.M. To set up and service new accounts in exclusive terri- Robinson Players Production The CHDC stressed the drinking problem that has tory with amazing plastic coating used on all types of LEWIS V/INS 8-11 P.M. O. C. Advance arisen since the Thanksgiv- surfaces interior or exterior. Eliminates all waxing OAKES CONTEST Saturday, April 2: ing dance. Members of the when applied to any type of floor. Eliminates all High School Debate Tour- Committee have had the By Linda Knox power to expel disorderly peo- painting when applied to wood, metal or concrete ney Alan Lewis '67, won the Robinson Players Production ple since that time. The clari- surfaces. You step right into a brand new, multi- $100 first prize in the Henry 8-11 P.M. fication of jurisdiction by the faculty makes the CHDC re- million dollar virgin market Don't hesitate! Walter Oakes Oratorical Con- Sunday, April 3: test, last Thursday night, F.M.C. exchange resched- sponsible for conduct at Second prize of $25 went to dances, and the members are Area Code 314-AX-1-1500 uled Geoffrey Boyer '67. This con- Chapel 7 P.M. empowered to send disorder- test, which has been held an- Monday, April 4: ly students before the Judicial PENGUIN PLASTICS CORP. nually for the past five years, Ivy Day Exercises, Chapel Board. The required faculty chaperons can also take this Dept. 006 Post Office Box 66 is open to all juniors and sen- 7-8:30 P.M. iors anticipating law careers. Ivy Dance, Chase Hall 8:30- measure. Disorderly students St. Ann, Missouri 63074 In his speech, Alan dealt 12 P.M. will pay for any damage they with the problem of govern- Tuesday, April 5: incur. mental red tape. He proposed F r o s h Extemporaneous The Committee wishes to JEAN'S that the U. S. create a post Speaking Contest, Filene stress that drinking jeopard- izes the position of all future Modern Shoe Repair similar to the ombudsmann Room 7-8:30 P.M. found in Sweden and several dances. If this continues, a P. F. Sneakers • Tear round Two-In-One Taxi other countries. The ombuds- The third speaker, Wyland more severe attitude on the Repair all styles of shoes mann's duty is to protect the Leadbetter '67, talked abou part of the faculty may be 25 SABATTUS STREET 195 Main St. Lewiston rights of the individual from the Constitution's "faith and forthcoming. being abused because of gov- credit clause," which ensures LEWISTON federalism. Because of this VICTOR NEWS COMPART ernmental red tape. Alan feels Television Rental Service that the ombudsmann would clause, no state may review Free Del. & Pick-up Nearest to the Campus Papwrbacka 4 School luppUaa free congressmen from being a case on which another state GEORGE BATES & SONS hampered in their legislative has made a judgement. If two 9 Sabattua St. Lewiston, Me. SO Ash Street TeL 782-0521 Tel. 784-5251 duties with letters of protest. states should disagree on an Tel. Days 782-8273 Opp. Part Office since he would be someone to Issue, the Supreme Court acts Tel. Nights 782-2460 whom an Individual citizen as arbitrator. could turn for protection. Hopefully, the ombudsmann would create fairer procedures AUBURN MOTOR SALES, INC. >UNGE and better administrative Stecfand* RESTAURANT/ work. BRONCO, MUSTANG, FALCON, FAIRLANE, 106 Middle Street - 784-4151 Lewiston. M« Boyer raised the question as GALAXIE, THUNDERBIRD to whether a person's econo- mic status influences the 161 CENTER STREET AUBURN, MAINE Steaks • Lobsters • Italian Foods court's treatment of him. He Private Dining Rooms Available fOr concluded that the law defin- PHONE 283-2235 Banquets - Parties - Weddings - Business itely does discriminate agalns' Meetings from 20 to 300 persons indigents especially in settinp Ford Rent-A-Car System bail, appointing a lawyer, and arranging for probation. Four BATES COLLEGE, EWISTON, MAINE, MARCH 30, 1966 EDITORIALS LETTERS TO THE EDITOR PROCTORS three years at Bates, I have logical sequence" involves F. M. C. To the Editor: yet to hear of a single in- some difficulties that might I should like to take this stance where a proctor dis- best be seen in an analogy. opportunity to agree most en- couraged anyone from exces- Picture a man who, having Fervent idealism sparked the enthusiastic group thusiastically with the ob- sive drinking. Really, just how had a high school course in who began the Florida Memorial Exchange two years servations made in last week's useful can proctors be in this physics, decides he wants to editorial on the system of capacity under the new (the get to the moon. For the sake ago. Their spirit was communicated to the rest of academic warnings. I concur old) drinking statement? Is of efficiency or thoroughness the student body, and many involved themselves in especially with the following: there not a conflict between or something he decides to go the visit. ". . . warnings too often be- what the administration ex- ahead and only investigate come a matter of public dis- pects of the proctors (e. g. pre- those concepts in the physical Last year the coffee-bull sessions were again en- cussion. The fault here cen- vention of disorderly conduct sciences that answer particu- joyable, the discussions exciting, but when the ex- ters around the practice of and disrespect of others lar problems he runs across. sending a warning list to proc- caused by unreasonable The first difficulty with such change was over one left half-aware that nothing had tors." I have seen instances drinking) and what some a method of study is that it really happened. Last year, unlike the first, that spirit where a proctor was anything members of the student body will probably take him much of idealism that sparks involvement beyond ten days but genuinely concerned by expect of them (e. g. "igno- longer as he unwittingly goes of socializing was gone. Last year the exchange failed. the information on the warn- rance" of same)? down blind ends than it ing list, and I believe that it Just what should (can) would if he worked up from This year the posters have gone up, and the com- is only to true that (quoting proctors do in addition to re- the basics. Secondly, it is last week's editorial) "it is al- ceiving warning lists, con- quite likely that he would mittees have formed, but the campus reaction has been most unheard of for a proctor ducting fire drills, and getting completely miss one or more one of dead and depressing apathy. Few students seem to offer counseling to those paid for it at the end of the particular problems and not prepared to involve themselves in the problems of our who have received warnings." semester? discover them until after take- Negro neighbors and of Civil Rights. What then is the general —J. C. Baldwin '67 off. Finally, there is the pos- function of the proctor? Ac- sibility, that if he had started Granted, the visit will be an enjoyable and con- cording to the new college at the other end and worked REPLY TO FLEMING up through the basic under- venient exercise in social responsibility but will it have policy on student conduct — the "drinking statement" — Dear Editor, standing to the specific prob- any lasting meaning? Without that holy spark of ideal- dormitory proctors "shall ac- Peter Fleming's suggestions lems he might have discov- ism, without any willingness to be involved, the visit cept as their responsibility for reform of the Cultch ered that there was some will be merely a very expensive shining of our social that action which seems to course in this article, "Bates place besides the moon more consciences — briefly polished, soon tarnished. protect the best interests of and the Academic Revolu- worthy of his energies. the campus community." For tion" last week should cause Peter's approach to the past example, unreasonable drink- concern in anyone who is in- necessitates an a priori knowl- ing certainly does not protect terested in truly understand- edge of its content plus a the best interests of the col- ing contemporary society. His good understanding of the DRINKING AGAIN lege, so it would seem that comment "The Cultural Herit- problems of the present. The the proctors are supposed to age courses might approach value of history, on the other discourage such drinking in past cultures solely in terms hand, is that it enables us to This column knows better than to lecture the stu- the men's dorms. If and when of the light they shed upon know what we're talking dents, but if we are to continue to be fortunate enough this happens, I believe we the understanding of our pres- about when we discuss the contemporary situation. to have a wet campus one thing should be clear. Blatant will all witness a most note- ent culture ... (in a) prob- lematic rather than chrono- Daricl Shively '67 and stupid flouting of the college rules by leaving beer worthy Bates College first. In cans around at a dance has definitely angered the faculty, especially because the new conduct policy was just BATES TO HELP RESOLVED: The Bates instituted. If we cannot demonstrate at least minimal IN M. S. DRIVE common sense and discretion it should surprise no one Drinking Problem it the student drinking was flatly prohibited. Seriously, Next Wednesday evening at 6:00, the annual Multiple tor bravely clinched his fist, the situation is that tense. We must accept responsibil- With the dust firmly back Sclerosis Fund Drive will start in place after our 4/3 snow- downed his drink, and punch- ity or we may lose any privilege to drink. Keep the its canvass of the Lewiston- balling, idle chatter has nes- ed a neat round hole in the alcohol in the dorm. Auburn area. This year the tled around the Bates drink- wall. From this act a rich drive is being held under the ing problem. This topic has heritage of masculine asser- auspices of the Student Ad- all the ideal requisites for hot tion has developed and now visory Board and the Proctors discussion • intangible, unde- stands as one of the few so- Councils. The drive has in past finable, and inexhaustible. A cially accepted ways of re- years proved very beneficial few gross generalizations are leasing tension. But this is to the Central Maine Chapter all that is necessary to bring where a generalization about of the Multiple Sclerosis So- our close up picture of the destruction due to drinking ciety. mud into focus. But this, un- falls apart — because it's im- Two years ago 117 students fortunately, is where the cru- possible to delineate where a collected $1,225; last year 166 sading spirit will inevitably frustration motive ends and a Hates Student students collected over $1,700. bog down — because good drunken impulse begins. The The goal this year is over $2,- generalizations about our "al- ideal "lab" conditions would Kenneth C. Burgess '67 Mark Hennessey '67 000. All of the money collect- cohol dilemma" are hard to remove the frustration and Editor-in-Chief Business Manager ed was turned over to Mr. Wil- manufacture. then study the drinking habits Barbara Hoadley '67, Managing Editor; Rick Powers '67, Alan Lewis '67, liam French, executive Direc- of the artificially satisfied tor of the Maine Chapter of Factual (and numerical) re- Associate Editors; David Dykstra '68, News Editor; Jon Wilska '67, ports have indicated that an man. Unfortunately, the re- Sport Editor; Peter Fleming, Feature Editor the MS Society, to cover the "inordinately large number of sults would not be of great major expenses of the Society value in the Bates situation Layout: — rehabilitative equipment, beer cans" have occasionally Rocky Wild '67 Jo* Carlson '68 because removing frustration physical aids, and research. been deftly discerned among Pal Koral '67 Betsy Butler '67 is low on the list of planned The MS Society is not under the refuse leaving the men's Sally Myers '67 dorms. Applying new math to campus development and "its Cartoonist United Fund coverage and de- these discoveries has uncov- campus development and "it's pends solely on open solicita- for the present" Circulation: Suzan Stephenson '69, Lee Lord '69 Judy Hull '69, tions for any money received. ered a definite correlation Treadwell '69. Other aspects of the prob- This is especially true in the with an occasional broken window, cracked door, or lem warrant qualification. Photography: Allan Hartwell '67, Editor; Dick Alexander '68, Jim Ledley '69, Central Maine area. This sec- However, each deserves inde- Greg Currier '69 tor has the highest concentra- marred wall. This needless tion and incidence of MS in destruction is deplorable and pendent treatment because of Staff: Jane Vossler '69, Gayle Smith '69, Mary Williams '69, Jo-Ann French should be actively discour- its absolute Importance. In '68, Leona Schauble '68, Patti Raymond '68, Gretchen Hess '68, Linda the nation. Not much is known about aged in the dorms — but re- considering these and related Knox '68, Linda Theurer '69, Jim Hunt '69, Leis Dowd '69, Sue Ladd '67, problems, the recent reword- Henry Seigcrl '68, Ann McCormick '69, Valerie Wallace '68, Bill Yamr '69, MS as a disease. What is evi- lating it directly to drinking Brent Costain '67. dent is that it attacks prim- is fallacy. problems, the recent conduct arily young adults (ages 18 At some point in the past policy changes reflecting on to 28) destroying the fatty a frustrated collegiate ances- drinking cannot be ignored. protective m y e 1 i n sheath The task of good behavior, around the nerve endings. A person's susceptibility is very alcoholic or not, has finally Published weekly at Hathorn Hall, Bates College, during the loss of physical coordination much increased and remains returned to where it belongs college year. Printed at Pine Tree Press, 220 Gamage Ave., Au- and general debilitation sets with him for the rest of his —the students. Let "our cup burn, Maine 04210. Entered as second-class matter at the Lew- in and rapidly increases. Once life, even if he leaves the runneth over" with responsi- iston Post Office Jan. 30,1913, under the act of Mar. 3, 1879. in the Central Maine area, a Maine area. bility as well as gratitude.

SBB BATES COLLEGE, EWISTON, MAINE, MARCH 30, 1966 / Five (Degrees from Page 1) helped entertain distinguished similar honor from the same nessman, administrator, fund- Brandeis University Creative ministration of Bates. visitors, countless faculty college at separate commence- raiser, William H. Schuman is Arts Award in music. He Is a In 1944 she accompanied her members, students, alumni, ments. the guiding force behind the member of the Royal Acad- husband to Bates, where, as and parents. She has accom- A graduate of Bates in 1925, Lincoln Center's effort to be- emy of Music and a Fellow of hostess at the President's panied President Phillips Mrs. Pollister married a mem- come "a creative and dynamic the National Institute of Arts House on campus, she has from coast to coast and abroad ber of the preceding class of force" in the cultural develop- and Letters. (Siegal from Page 1) through Asia and Europe. 1924 and embarked on a car- ment of America. Mrs. Phillips will receive eer with her husband in the Bates College will confer ture date. It should be stress- the degree of Doctor of Hu- study and teaching of science. William Schuman's music upon him the degree of Doc- ed that these changes will mane Letters. She has earned an interna- compositions include nine tor of Laws. take effect for the present tional reputation for her work symphonies and many shorter sophomore class as of 1968. Dr. Prlscilla F. Polluter works. He has received num- in cytology, the study of cell Bedard Pharmacy, Inc. The conferring of the hon- dynamics, and her research erous awards, including Gug- (C. A. from Page 1) orary degree Doctor of Sci- genheim fellowships, the first 61 College St. Dial Students who would like to on the centriole is widely rec- Lewiston, Maine 4-7521 ence upon Mrs. Arthur W. ognized. Town Hall-League of Com- learn more about the pro- Pollister will be unique in the posers Award, three New York gram are invited to a meeting respect that she joins her dis- William H. Schuman Critics Circle Awards, the first Drlve-In Window Sorrlc* on April 7, at 6:30 P.M. in the tinguished husband in the A composer, educator, busi- Pulitzer Prize for music, the C. A. Conference Room in Chase.

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Celeste Weid- has also changed its thoughts By Jon Wilska ner, the current vice president, consistent accuracy astounded ... to softball and tournament will be president. Ann Whee- the opposing teams. action. ord could readily be improved ler '69, was elected vice pres- The results of badminton There are favorites in every In the interim between the upon and a State title might ident. Carolyn Sturgis, this were Colby first followed by tourney, and Bates is no dif- Winter and the Spring Sports even be in the offing^ year's secretary will be treas- Bates and Maine. There were ferent (well, not that differ- seasons there exists an unof- The perenially strong track urer. Beth Maxwell '69, will be doubles in the morning and ent) from any other tourna- ficial season known as the squad also has its share of secretary. singles in the afternoon. In a ment sponsor. Returning from period of progrostication. ifs in looking forward to an- Winter Sports Day at Maine complicated round robin — his prolonged sabbatical, Bill Throughout this season the other good season but the out- On Saturday March 19 the ladder tournament for the sin- Tucker is the odds or favorite most frequently used word is look is good and with only University of Maine held a gles, Bonnie Brian '69, placed in the pool, billards, and ping IF and upon these two letters one triangular meet and the Spor'.sday for Colby, Maine second of all the competitors. pong contests. Tucker, teamed the outcome of the following State Meet for team competi- and Bates. This year the areas The first place girl has been with Candy Carr have intima- Spring season rests. Such is tion it looks as though indiv- of competition were greatly in the Nationals. dated all other entrants in the period that Bates College idual performance will mark expanded from the usual vol- Fencing Included duplicate bridge and could athletics are now in and this the season. Under the leader- leyball and basketball to in- In fencing Bates was repre- win (this would give Mr. Tuc- year more than ever the used ship of co-captains Paul Sav- clude bowling, fencing, bad- sented by freshmen Suzi Ezazl, ker an unprecedented four "if" will play a major role in ello and Wayne Pangburn it minton, and archery. Al- Ruth Pare, Jeanne Treadwell, gold medals!) Bill Farrington, deciding the success of the appears as if the success that though there were no official and sophomore Cindy Perkins. savoring his new social sta- four teams involved. the indoor squad enjoyed The competition involved fen- over-all standings, Maine was tion, could take the handball, The first big if has already might hold out into spring. first, Bates second, and Colby cing as well as judging bouts. while Duke Milardo could Coach Slovenski is optimistic Bates placed second to Maine been answered — if nine guys third. handle the cribbage. These stick around we can have a about the men who will per- by winning about half of its In volleyball the winner stalwarts are not unchal- baseball team; if anyone form but admits to a few 28 bouts. Colby, which has just was determined on combined lenged. Mouse Standley and wants to run track. . . With weaknesses not encountered begun fencing, placed third. total points. Bates played well Bad News Bones Mudec could this initial concern having in the winter season. The big Linda Keil and Judy Potter against Maine, but only man- take the billiards and/or pool been resolved, if, there are represented Bates in archery. aged to win one of the six and Noure Alexander or "Muz" enough men for the teams, There were eight girls in all. games. Against Colby, Bates (who has spent many hours Coach Chick Leahey has head-1 Judy finished third and Linda won all six contests. Two practicing against formidable ed his baseball squad into the Bates players, Pris Clark '6G, fourth after shooting 10 ends opponents) could clean up in (60 arrows) in the morning. cage for daily work outs. and Sara Schenck '67, were ping pong. Coach Slovenski is still trying In the afternoon after shoot- nominated for "best player" Moving to the extramural to round out a ball roster of ing 15 ends Linda finished award, but it was won by a softball games played under trackmen while golf coach Ro- third and Judy fourth. Maine girl. the nets at the cage it is easy bert Hatch and tennis coach Second in Basketball Candlepin bowling was the to see why the Houston As- final area of competition. George Wigton are trying to Bates also placed second in tros will never win a pennant. get underway without the as- basketball. Each team played Seven Bates girls made up two The opening game of the sea- teams which finished third sistance of captains. But the half of the game in the morn- son saw West Parker beat J.B. start has been made and un- ing and the second half in the and fourth. Each team bowled 807 to 649. The game was a six strings. Although Bates der the new calendar that's afternoon. In the morning real defensive battle with Bill half the battle. didn't do that well overall, Bates led Colby by a comfort- Beisswanger stifling the J. The second big If that re- able margin and held Maine the individual standings were B.ers with his twenty pot de- good. Martha Buzzell had sec- mains to be answered is: if 13-13. After the games were livery and Bucket Lynch the rain stops for long enough ond highest total pins and evincing the softball from Kathy Kelly had high single to let the grounds dry out and Dial 783-3071 which made him take up bas- if the seagulls don't destroy string with a 115. ketball. A prediction as to the ROGER'S ESSO Garcelon field, then perhaps Pleased with Sports Day evincing the softball form SERVICENTER The Bates girls had a great the teams can get outside for ball action could be hazard- some real practice. Again, na- ROGER J. PELLETIER deal of fun and enjoyed the Defending Broad Jump ous, but it looks as if the team ture will take its own sweet Champion Paul Savello 534 Main St Lewiston, Me. competition. Everyone was captained by Beck and White very pleased with the en- time so all one can do is make could win on experience, not the best of the artifical indoor goal of the Thinclads, though, larged Sportsday program and true talent. is to again knock off Maine FOR SALE hopes it will continue. conditions for as long as need And lastly, the dubious be. We can hope, however, and take the State Series New ladies' imported Scottish BASEBALL award of intramural man of that the squads might get a Crown after the last few year?;' kilt. Also, new wool plaid the week. Actually, the orig- day or two outside before the close misses. travel robe. Mrs. Somerville, SCHEDULE inal award (voted by the Dash season's opened. Golf and tennis stand un- 402 College Street man and myself) did not pass Personnel problems provide contested in being the most Apr. 28 AT Clark the censor so a runner up was dependent on the big If. With Apr. 29 AT Northeastern the greatest numbers of "ifs" chosen. To Eggy Egner whose and when one asks the coach- few lettermen returning and Apr. 30 AT Brandeis fine fielding lead to J.B.'s first the undecided status of sev- May 3 AT •Bowdoin es opinions on their team's FLANDERS softball defeat in three years chances, this fact becomes eral men the teams could go May 4 •Colby goes the "Intramural Golden either way. If the freshmen May 6 Suffolk quite apparent. Coach Leahey Glove Award." would admit the possibility of can supply the needed extra QUALITY MENSWEAR May 11 AT •Colby strength, then the tennis team May 12 Lowell a good year if the pitching LONDON FOG comes through, if the outfield could improve last year's dis- May 13 AT •Maine Luiggi's Pizzeria mal showing. In golf the story MAINCOATS May 14 Tufts starts hitting, if the infield can click, if ad infintium. But is pretty much the same with May 17 •Bowdoin SPAGHETTI - PIZZA - lack of experience and depth May 18 •Maine Coach Leahey has a good deal 62 COURT ST. of substance on which to make the big factors. May 19 M.I.T. SPAGHETTI SAUCI In any case the period of Auburn May 21 A.I.C. these hopeful gestures. Led by Cor. Horton & Sabattna St*. co-captains John Yuskis and prognostication is fast becom- • State Series Games ing the Spring season and in LEWISTON, MAINE Ralph Whittum, nine lettermen, and a crop of freshman due time all the ifs will either Phonsa 2-0701-2-9301 and sophomore talent it ap- come true or prove themselves pears that last year's 8-5 rec- to have been unreasonable wishes.

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