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Lecture Series Editors Visit Chicago; Begins Program Gain Insight, Ideas Learning new ideas about newspapers and meeting editors from With Mickelsen universities and colleges from 41 states, five CLARION editors spent three days last week in Chicago attending the 40th annual Associated Dr. A. Berkeley Mickelsen, pro- Collegiate Press (ACP) Conference. fessor of Bible and theology at the A total of 1,300 people attended the conference at the Conrad Graduate school of Wheaton Col- Hilton Hotel of which 1,105 were student delegates. They heard Frank lege, is lecturer for the 1964 fall R. Eyerly, managing editor of the Des Moines Register, deliver a key- lectures this week at 10 a.m. in note address on "The Promise of the Printed Page." the college auditorium. Editor June Erickson, associate editor Bill Swenson, feature "Involvement Grips the Chris- editor Barbara Rusche, news editor J. David Patterson and adviser tian" will be the topic of Mickel- Wallace Nelson wandered through Hilton corridors from session to sen's lectures and will concern the session covering staff problems, writing, advertising, makeup and application of existentialism to philosophy of college journalism. Christian thought. In a session on writing, professor Melvin Mencher shocked dele- "What excites me about this gates with his claim that there is no difference between news and feature whole area of thought,' says Dr, writing. Under questioning, he denied that news stories have to be told Mickelsen, "is that it makes the according to the traditional rules. Bible a living book, not an ancient "News must be interestingly writ- Freshmen Hold record." ten reflecting the tone of the event to capture the reader." Mickelson is the author of sev- During spare time CLARION eral commentaries and contributor Class Elections delegates broused through All Freshman class elections for the to other Christian publications. He American papers on display. offices of president, vice president, has authored the book "Interpret- Since the CLARION was among secretary, treasurer and senate ing the Bible," a book on princi- the All American papers they representative will be held this ples of biblical interpretation. had opportunity to compare it Friday. Polls will be open in the The Religious Committee has or- with others for new ideas. coffee shop from 10:30 a.m. until ganized a forum with Dr. Mickel- Panels of students pooled ideas 4 p.m. sen for college students tomorrow Dr. Berkeley Mickelsen—Wheaton Graduate School about many paper problems. Prob- As a result of a primary elec- at 9 p.m. ably the most interesting was the tion last Friday, the following are discussion whether college news- candidates for the respective of- papers should make political en- fices: dorsements. Most of the panel President: Ralph Sheppard members were from Southern col- David Livingstone leges which could not make en- Vice-President: Rick Welch dorsements without drastic reper- Dawson McAllister cussions. Secretary: Linda Bickling Editor from Troy State College, Barbara Lee Troy, Alabama, told how the Tri- Treasurer: Kenny Collins politan almost had to endorse Gov- Dean Skoglund Volume XL—No. 6 Bethel College and Seminary, St. Paul, Minn. Wednesday, October 28, 1964 ernor George Wallace as a presi- Senate Rep.: Dale Gilmore dential candidate and about the Ken Smith four hour conference between staff An election rally (place to be and Governor Wallace after the announced) will climax a week of Larson, Lund Tie for First Place paper had come out in support of spirited campaigning on the part the civil rights bill. of the political hopefuls. The rally, scheduled for tomorrow evening The conference wound up Satur- will be complete with speeches In Twin City Debate Tournament day noon with a banquet address from the various candidates and from Max Shulman entitled "How Sharon Larson and Fred Lund, for a perfect 3-0 record with thirty- Larry Houk, defeated Gustavus demonstrations from their consti- to be a writer, or Oblivion Made tuencies. debating on the negative, tied for nine points. Their point total tied Adolphus and lost to Macalester Simple." This writer of the tele- first place in the varsity division, with Northwestern (Minneapolis) and Hamline. In the B division the vision series, "The Many Loves of of the year's first debate tourna- in a field of 64 varsity debaters affirmative team, Tim Williams Dobie Gillis," and books like "Bare- ment last Wednesday in the Twin from sixteen colleges and univer- and Cody Crandall were 0-3 while foot Boy with Cheek" and "Any- Students Cast City Debate League (T.C.D.L.). The sities in Minnesota and Wisconsin. the negative team, John Halvorson one Got a Match?" wittily chal- negative team defeated Macalester, The affirmative varsity team, and Eva Swanson, were undefeat- lenged delegates to consider writ- Hamline and St. John's University consisting of Carole Nelson and ed. ing for television. Mock Ballots The T.C.D.L. tournament marks A mock election for President, the beginning of a fourteen tour- vice-president and state senator Party Invites Evil Spirits nament schedule, including trips will be held next Monday, Nov. 2, to the University of Wisconsin, Dean Confronts from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the All vampires, ghosts, witches, see that guests have an unearthly University of Omaha, University coffee shop. black cats, goblins, skeletons and time. of Iowa and University of Neb- Pre-seminarians The election is sponsored by the other assorted evil spirits are wel- A costume is necessary for en- raska. Academic Committee in conjunc- come to prowl at the "Pit and the trance to the "Pit and the Pump- The proposition debated through- Speaking at the first meeting tion with the political science de- Pumpkin" Halloween party on Sat- kin." Prizes will be given for the out the year is, "Resolved: That of the Pre-seminary Club, Dean partment at Bethel. urday at 7:30 p.m. in the field- ugliest, the funniest and the most the Federal government establish Gordon Johnson directs his atten- Faculty and students will fill house. original outfit. a program of public works for the tion to the topic "Challenge of the out questionnaire ballots for use Besides bat's wing stew, poison unemployed." Christian Ministry." This supper in the political science department. Both the "pit", surrounded by ivy pudding and hot mole juice, Forensics director C. David Mor- meeting will be held in the presi- The purpose of the election is to mystery and intrigue, and the some refreshments for humans tensen considers this year's squad dent's dining room tomorrow at find out if Bethel is 80% Republi- "great pumpkin" will be there to will be served. to be "most promising." 6:15 p.m. can. E d itorial Paper Endorses Johnson As Better of Two Imperfect Men As the presidential campaign has progressed, peo- allies, since recovering from the war, will not toler- ple have felt that they would rather not vote for ate the U.S. pushing unity on them (i.e. DeGaulle), either Johnson or Goldwater. Goldwater lacks politi- Johnson has shown understanding of their desires. Official cal sophistication and Johnson, personal integrity With delusions of "American omnipotence" Gold- which makes both unlikely candidates for ideal presi- water proposes to make NATO a more unified force. Presidential Ballot dent. Johnson's forceful action against communist Viet- Since candidates for public office are chosen by namese fire on American ships shows his unwilling- Make a crass (X) or other mark in the square opposite the names of the candidates for a two-party system, voters know that one of the two ness to fight a "no win" war. And his signing of whose electors you desire to vote. Vote in ONE square only. major candidates will be the next president. A voter the nuclear test ban treaty evidences understanding bases his choice on the candidate's views of what of the commander-in-chief's responsibility with nu- the voter sees as the main issue. Especially since clear power. Goldwater's buck fever has triggered exposure of the Jenkins affair, people have let the proposals to use nuclear power in Vietnam and to LYNDON B. JOHNSON President Democratic morality issue sway their thinking instead of domes- give NATO commander control of nuclear weapons. HUBERT M. HUMPHREY Vice President tic and foreign policy issues. } Though personal integrity is desirable in a In domestic affairs Johnson understands that federal action is necessary to give rights to citi- president, it "is not a guarantee that presidential BARRY M. GOLDWATER President zens when states deny them. Goldwater says that power will be used responsibly, for the responsible Republican WILLIAM E. MILLER Vice President use of power depends upon an understanding of civil rights is a function of the state. But some the social and political context within which that states have not functioned for years. power is exercised." (Richard Franklin, "Faculty Johnson understands that a growing industrial CLIFTON DeBERRY President Journal"). land has problems that individuals cannot solve, so (Socialist Workers Party) Independent Observing that Johnson has demonstrated more he supports medicare and anti-poverty laws. Gold- EDWARD SHAW Vice President U responsibility and understanding of historical, social water calls these plans socialistic, not understanding (Socialist Workers Party) and political realities than Goldwater, Johnson is that socialism is government ownership not just gov- the best choice for president. ernment control. ERIC HASS President (Socialist Labor Party) Perhaps Johnson is only one of two evils, but Independent In foreign affairs Johnson handled allies and HENNLNG A. BLONIEN Vice President enemies with understanding. Knowing that NATO he is the better. (Socialist Labor Party) Page 2 the CLARION Wednesday, October 28, 1964 Guest Editorial: Right Wing Book Meets Conservative Presents Challenge of Communism by Harold Pearson is the price of liberty, and that is Perhaps several small battles None Dare Call it Treason leaves the chief thrust of the book.