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0 ACTIONLeeds University Union Council is to take no action on the NUS Gay Rights Campaign - but the Polytechnic Union Executive hag already voted unanimously to support it. LUU General Secretary, cause he supported gay rights Marcus Sheff was disappointed but added that he would not with Monday's decision. "Why support the campaign. are they on UC if they refuse to "Anything NUS does is support Union policy arid hu- wrong because it is an organisa- man rights?" he asked. tion to which I am forced to belong to." ON GAY NUS's campaign has been Erica believes that UC mem- organised to oppose Rugby bers who voted against action District Council's recently pas- are contravening Union consti- sed policy to discriminate tutional policy, decided at the against gay people who apply AGM last year; 'To support for jobs there. campaigns launched in defence Monday's UC meeting voted of lesbians and gay rights.' to listen to West Yorkshire (pg5.3). NUS Executive member. Jeff "They have made a mockery Evans, but by a two-thirds of gay rights and the resolution majority decided not to take passed at this week's OGM by RIGHTS action. their behaviour." she said. REPORT BY ZOE SMITH

LUU External Affairs This move of non co- Secretary Erica Wellington ex- operation by Conservatives on plained how she was shocked UC towards NUS policy, brinp,s by the UC decision because she up the issue raised it last year's had believed that it was a non- AGM to withdraw nom NUS. olitical issue ant in-line with Union policy to campaign for Guy Roberts will he raising gay rights. the issue of voluntary mem- NUS Area Convenor. John bership io NUS at Monday's Erskine, told Leeds Student Conservative Association meet- that anti-gay discrimination ing. "i very much hope that affects one-in-four students and from Monday we will he at war in the past there has been dis- with NUS." crimination by the University Last year's AGM voted over- against gays. He considers it an whelmingly to stay in NUS. issue which should have been President, Marcus Kit lick dis- discussed. approves of the move and com- House Secretary, Ian Gillib- mented: "Conservatives have rand. was among the six Con- never been isolationists." He servative students who voted added that if Conservative stu- against discussing the cam- dents refuse to stand and do paign. He said: "I am fun- good work on Executive and damentally opposed to NUS Union Council then how could and therefore will not support they expect people to vote Con- an NUS campaign." He added: servative in elections! "I am on UC to promote Con- "We want to reform NUS servatism." democratically." In his manifesto. Ian Gillib- It has been argued by leading rand stated that he would vote Conservatives that the Rugby against Union policy if he Council's policy has nothing to strongly disagreed with it. do with NUS. • Why was this bus outside the University last week? Conservatives Guy Roberts A special Executive meeting and Mark Lindsey abstained on has been called for Thursday to See inside.... the vote. Guy Roberts com- discuss the issue, mented that he abstained be- Zoe Smith

Misconduct and profes- shows, and that most students approach." Tillotson, a lecturer in Social sional incompetence receive very little tutorial The statement declines to Studies, who will act as an im- partial arbiter. allegations have led to an teaching. Also, for the educa- offer any details concerning the tional year 1982/83, second- allegations of social misconduct It is expected that they will inquiry being held at year theory seminars came to between students and tutors be- begin their investigations in a Leeds Polytechnic. an abrupt and unexplained end. cause of the sensitive nature of couple of weeks. and their find- A number of Fine Art stu- It is claimed that from last the issue, but there has been at ings will be presented to the dents have expressed dissatis- year's degree results it can he least one accuasion of 'sexual Academic Board who will con- faction with several aspects of deduced that "certain areas of favours' being used to influence sider their recommendations their degree course, and indeed study have been marked degree results. before deciding what action with the final results. down," which is in direct con- The inquiry will take the should he taken. In a statement issued by the travention of the outline course form of a three-person 'working The Union President refused Students' Union, they claim guide. This states that students party' consisting of Dr. P. Nutt- to comment yesterday. because that few students have been in- are not 'marked up' (or gens, the Director of the he felt it might in some way terviewed with regard to the 'marked down') for committing Polytechnic. Bill Cooke, the prejudice the pending inquiry. presentation of their degree themselves to any particular Union President. and Aileen Simon Potter P.8 - P.9 - TATCHELL P.10 - EVERYTHING Plus The complete INSIDE: UNION FOOD INTERVIEW BUT THE GIRL What's on Guide to Leeds PAGE TWO

Tories argue over heroin legalisation President of the Federa- Mr. Glendenning's views fore be no place for them in drug-trafficking. Anyone who tion of Conservative Stu- were publicly attacked by Mr. Conservative policies. advocates the legalisation of he- Jeff Green, Chairman of a Con- Chairman of the Leeds Uni- roin urgently requires a sanity dents, Mr. Marc-Henri servative working group on versity Conservative Students, test." Glendenning, has aroused drug abuse, during last week's Marcus Killick, this week ac- "Although I voted for Mr. the opposition of Leeds Tory Conference at Brighton. cused Mr. Glendenning of Glendenning in the Presidential Conservative Students Nir. Green stated that the bringing the FCS into disrepute elections, I find his stand on the by QUORUM over his support for the research group had decided adding: decriminalisation of heroin decriminalisation of he- that views such as Mr. Glen- "I totally refute Mr. Glen- totally absurd - he should keep denning's were outside political denning's ridiculous notions. such views private." . The miners will be glad to know roin. consensus. There should there- Such views are a clear example The only support for Mr. that this week they have added of ideology coming before basic Glendenning came from Uni- to their supporters the one and common sense." versity Conservative Students only Marcus Killick Chairperson . : . • Steve Avis, Chairman of the Vice-Chairman, Ian Gillibrand, of LUU Tories. Following Mar- Leeds Polytechnic Conserva- who argued, "There are certain cus's illuminating speech on the tive Students, whilst defending' 'crimes which should not be miners at the OGM, the oh so Mr. Glendenning's right to his classified as such on the basis faithless members of his asso- own opinion, emphasised his that if there is no victim, then ciation are howling for his res- 'total opposition to the legalisa- there is no crime. The use of ignation, because he allegedly is tion of heroin." heroin is one example." becoming a little soft on the The Yorkshire Regional Mr. Gillibrand, however, striking masses in his old age. Representative of the FCS and stressed, -this is merely a per- All us old hacks were Young Conservative Advisory sonal opinion, not the FCS poli- astounded by the crowds milling Committee, Mr. Robin Wil- cy. The movement as a whole around the back of the Riley Fund raising has been agreed to It is hoped that the evils of liams, told 'Leeds Student': does not support the legalisa- Smith Hall on Tuesday. Luckily finance a scholarship award for this system will be enough to "I firmly support both Jeff tion of heroin." they didn't all want to speak - we South African refugees by the convince people to get in- Green and Leon Britten in their might have been deprived of the Poly Union. The scholarship volved: three or four black chil- stand for stronger controls on Dougie Thomson greater joys of all the oldies giv- would enable refugees to study dren die every hour in South ing their best performances for a in this country as they are often Africa from malnutrition and long while. Guy Roberts, Marcus denied this right through Apar- preventable diseases, the health theid. service provides only one doc- KERSHAW JOINS tor for every 40,000 black as Bill Cooke, President of opposed to one for every 400 LPU, will he undertaking a whites, and the government sponsored swim and Kieran spends one tenth of the money WHISTLE TEST Stevens the treasurer has volun- educating black children than it The University Union Treasurer and Ents Sec of 1981, Andy teered to run in the Leeds does educating white children. Kershaw, has been appointed an 'on location' features reporter Marathon on October 28th, The Anti-Apartheid Society for the Old Grey Whistle Test. The Union proposes to keep urges that British people do not Last years Cultural and Ents Sec, Stuart Galbraith said that in touch with the Leeds City buy products from South Africa one of Andy's first appearances on the Whistle Test will he Council Anti-Apartheid week as part of the campaign to deny some interviews from this year Donnington music festival. October 1 5th-21st. Also vital economic support which Andy Kershaw is also manager of Billy Bragg who is touring amongst other fund raising they hope will lead to the isola- the UK now and appeared at Leeds Poly on Thursday, events the Union has already tion and breakdown of what The Old Grey Whistle Test returns later this month on BBC held a benefit concert with Billy they see as an injust system. 2. Bragg yesterday. Justin Hunt Mark McLaren The point of the South Afri- Killick and John (I'm going to be can Scholarship fund, which is your convenor for ever) Erskine. stressed by the Poly Union Ex- The first motion to be passed, ecutive is that the students LEEDS without opposition, was one on themselves should become Fine increase gay rights - it seems to have actively involved in a fight become something of a consen- sus issue. against a system which the Un- The beginning of this term has The last increase in the level IN THE ited Nations has described as Guy Roberts was quite deter- seen the doubling of the uni- of fines took place in 1980, but mined that the meeting should crime against humanity. versity library fines. The fine as university librarian Mr. Cox The evils of the system are RUNNING discuss the Brighton bombing, for overdue books is now 10p a told 'Leeds Student' a survey 2 often openly denounced. but that majority of /3 proved day. conducted last year showed the Leeds University has accepted unattainable and instead the change to be necessary. The the invitation to appear in Granadas TV's `University motion on the miners jumped survey indicated an increasing the queue, relegating yet again LEEDS number of hooks being hoarded Challenge,' which will be re- the permanent manned space- and Mr. Cox felt that the fines corded between November F I LM at T tr. station to another week. PLAYHOUSE were losing affect' and that the 19144 and May 1985. This was what everyone had new charges would lead to 'im- After an enduring selection been waiting for. John (yes I'm Calverley Street 442111 proved circulation of books.' test compiled by John Flynn and Mark Lindsey a prelimin- still your convenor) Erskine Reserve your bed for the Although a motion opposing proposed a motion in support of the increase was proposed at an ary team has been picked. the motion - of course this could O.G.M. last year there was lit- The four contests are - Alan not go unopposed by the right. ALL NIGHT tle protest registered by the stu- Paxton, John Goodby, Giles But amid the various procedural Rusk and Paul I-tandem* tcap- dent representatives on the lib- wranglings the Tories staged a rary committee except for one lain). FILM SHOW mass walk out. who complained that the uni- They will be payed a fee of So the unsuspecting reader SATURDAY 3 NOVEMBER at 11.15pm versity was using 'authoritarean £175 for each appearance, and might think that was that. But Five great films only f3.50 methods to raise funds.' it will be left to the team to the focus of attention moved Mr.' Cox was anticipating decide how the money will be from the stage to the doors at THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE (18) some student opposition to the allocated. ANDROID (15) fines but as he pointed out ''if John Flynn was a member the back. Paul Hubert, in his PINK FLOYD: THE WALL (15) you don't want to pay a fine of the successful team which efforts to preserve the rapidly fading quorum shut the doors - MONKEY BUSINESS (PG) bring back hooks on time." reached the quarter finals two THE SECRET POLICEMAN'S BALL (15) years ago. the Tories were enraged and are Coffee and snacks available to keep you going now threatening to take Paul to a until the dawn. Chris Jones Catherine Cuthbert disciplinary Tribunal.

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Erica explained National Organisatiion of that NUA conferences and Leeds Poly Union Deputy shared room for £24 a week Jim Millar is concerned that Labour Students Chairperson. the elections take place on a President Jim Millar is which included no meals other other students may be ex- John Mann. Saturday, the Jewish Sabbath. appealing for students' than breakfast. He was unable periencing similar conditions. Members of the committee However Michael Isaacs help in an examination of to use the rooms in the remain- He has written to other Stu- were fairly elected, he con- accepted the practical reasons der of the house, and had to dents' Unions to find out how tinued, and this did not stop for this, and said it was not a Polytechnic approved vacate his room between 9.00 other students are placed in offi- Jews standing'for election to point they would press. accommodation. a.m. and 5.00 p.m. during the cially approved accommoda- it. Karen Talbert. an NUS Although most of the people week. Special permission had to tion. He is also especially keen Matters came to a head who have come forward so far be obtained from his Landlady that Leeds Poly students should when LUU's External Affairs have had little or no complaint if he wanted to bring friends come forward with details of Sec. Erica Wellington, res- to make about standards, it is back. any problems encountered in igned from the Anti-Racist thought there could be many The student involved com- approved accommodation, in committee after the NUS Ex- students tolerating unnecessari- plained to the Poly Welfare order to build up a dossier to ecutive decision to ban obser- ly bad living conditions. Office and alternative accom- help students in the future. vers from the Union of Jewish The appeal started when the modation was found. Stephen Markey Students, of which Erica is a case of an 18 year old Fresher in member, from committee Poly approved accommodation meetings. came to light. He rented a Although individual stu- dents are allowed to attend • Erica Wellington who resigned meetings. the Labour control- from the NUS Anti-Racist Committee . led Executive has decided that organisations are not. They Exec. member who voted in conceded, however, that the favour of the UJA pointed out UJS, which is otherwise only the far - reaching implications SEXIST of the decision as it has set a represented by Erica. could The Greenpeace touring bus found sanctuary outside the LUU be present at meetings which precedent that organisations building last Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday as it continues its dealt specifically with anti- cannot participate in commit- fight for environmental conservation. semitism. tees. The bus, run by only two There are two similar buses, Erica described such a deci- "I'm not prepared to ex- MOLARS permanent staff, has been tour- in France and Germany, and sion as 'patronising'. clude elements of our mem- ing Ireland, Scotland and the Greenpeace have recently laun- "It suggests that Jewish stu- betthip on the grounds of reli- The Skol Roadshow in which North of England since March ched their international cam- dents are not concerned with gion or race," she said. two girls stripped of on stage of this year. The success of the paign against the use of animal wider racist questions," she Karen thought it 'unfortun- has been condemned by the Poly publicity campaign owes a great skins for furs. said. ate' that the UJS have now Union Executive. deal to the sale of merchandise Michael Isaacs, National completely withdrawn from The Roadshow's disc jockey (especially to students) by The bus was well supported Secretary of UJS, agreed. the committee, but hoped that offered a Skol tee-shirt to any volunteers, and to the financial during its short stay in Leeds, "What worries us is the atti- they would still be able to girl that would change into it on contributions of the 25,000 and this support will ensure that tude brought out by the deci- work together. stage. One girl took up the Greenpeace members. Next the future brings success - in sion. We don't think racism The Anti-Racist Committee offer. year it is hoped that the cam- specific campaigning and in the can be departmentalised." will meet again in two weeks' Next a girl agreed to take off paign will spread through field of publicity. John Mann, Chairperson of time to discuss the implica- a wet tee-shirt in front of a Wales to the South of England. Simon Buckby the National Organisation of tions of the decision. packed audience. The aim of the tour is to Labour Students, defended Gill Webber One disco-goer, Edwin Hart awaken people to the atrocities ■00# said: "I was appauled. it was performed on our surround- like a cattle market." ings. The bus shows free videos Earlier in the evening, the of previously successful cam- TORIES SEND FLOWERS disc jockey had offered a pint of paigns, and free exhibitions of Appropriately blue and white at this week's OGM to raise couple of prominent left- Skol to any man who could present campaigns. The main flowers were sent to Mrs. Tebbit money. But the motion did not wingers Erica Wellington and bring a bra. focus at the moment is directed this week by LUU Tories follow- get discussed as the meeting John Erskine interpreted it as The Poly Union Executive towards freeing dolphins from ing the injuries in the bomb decided to discuss instead the such and made contributions. say that they had no idea that performing for the entertain- attack last week at Brighton. miners' strike. At the next OGM there will the North Yorkshire Mobile ment of children; towards pre- be another attempt to raise Disco were ring to do these venting toxics being poured A collection was taken at the The Tories arc keen to stress that the sending of the flowers money for emergency services things. President, Bill Cooke into the Humber Estuary; and Conservative Party meeting on or any other suitable causes re- was a non-partisan move and said that they would do their towards restricting the flow of Monday and a sum of just lated to the Brighton bombing. best to stop this happening nuclear waste from Windscale under £24 was raised. want it to be seen as a general again. He added: "I was into the Irish Sea. A further attempt was made condemnation of terrorism. A Justin Hunt embarrassed by the whole thing." Johnny Calvert OWEN ORATORY KILLOCK 'A new style, a new approach and a new concept of Apology politics' were called for by the SDP leader, David Owen, DISTRUST at Leeds University last week. We hate been asked to make dear that Speaking at the Rupert Beck- Conservative Government. a former President of Kitson College et lecture theatre, Dr. Owen On defence. however, the The President of LUU's Con- Union was involved in a recent court said that the electorate were Labour Party were heavily criti- servativ• Association has been case at Leeds nut as stated in the Leeds tired of the two party polarisa- sied: "To pledge yourself to censured ht the Tory Commit- Student. tion politics between right and NATO and then kick out Un- tee for his OGM speech on • * * * • left. A new era of compromise ited States military bases is non- Tuesday. We have also been asked to correct a politics was needed. sensical." he said. The Committee felt that printing error that appeared in the first He openly admitted that his Marcus killiek had not given a edition. The Warehouse advertisement party welcomed policies from Believing that Labour were sufffeJently Conservative should not hate contained the cop) both sides of the political spec- ignoring the wishes of their viewpoint on the Miners' which starts 'Welcome all students'. European and American allies. strike. Chairperson Marcus The Warehouse dues welcome all stu- trum citing as examples, Labour's health service policy he said "You can live in an Killick sees the censure mo- dents but for free on Friday night as it pathetic attempt by • David Owen leader of the SOP and the 'new realism' of the insular world if you like but tion as 'a says in 'Leeds Student.' losers to get their own hack.' don't believe that you can re- - the COMPLETE main in NATO". Ian Gillibrand said afro the academic Dr. Owen refuted 'New meeting that he is aiming to usticksforbooks booksellers Socialist' allegations that he ger Marcus thrown I ft! it he c had said that 'Homosexuality does not push Ccutservatisin announcing a special display of the complete series of was a curable disease.' He felt hard enough. that the age of consent for gay Guy Roberts crunmented. - couples should be lowered to It was by 00 means a vote of eighteen. no confidence, just a sharp FABER POETRY PAPER BACKS On student grants. he was slap on the wrist." including the titles available by prepared to look into the possi- Marcus explained that bility of introducing a loan sys- whilst he has an otcrwh•lming Seamus Heaney and Craig Raine tem. Pointing out that in the majority of support in the days when students were Association. he has a minoritt come and see these books in the Blenheim Room at our guaranteed high Salaries the of Iwo on the Committee. lk - . pass ;1 cam University Bookshop, 21 Blenheim Terrace, Leeds grant was paid hack in the tax added: They wall system. sure motion if 1 so much as Telephone: 432446 But he did concede that this sneeze in an OGM and say it would 'saddle young people prows I'm not a Conserva- Customer Monday to Saturday Coffee & with a millstone'. tive". Tea Bar Car Park 8.45 to 5.30 Jonny Calvert Zoe Smith PAGE FOUR THREATENING DEBATE Bouncer When the Debating Society Woman Needs A Man', overtones. Party, which had original- Committee reached a joint they hoped for a debate With regard for the ly put forward speakers Hurt in decision to start off the that would be light- need to stimulate new both for and against the term with the topic, 'Every, hearted, yet have serious membership and *enerate motion, withdrew them interest, publicity was both on the grounds that Scuffle widespread, (if not frivo- this would suggest a rift lous) and a considerable, within the Leeds Tories. amount of money was in- The Debating Society Another bout of violence vested in getting things off has sought to keep an apo- at a Poly disco has left a to an entertaining start. litical stance and maintain striking miner needing So the decision to can- that it is fundamental to hospital treatment. cel Friday's debate at the such a society to play the The miner, earning some last moment was a dis- Devil's Advocate, in order extra cash with the Poly Phone:0532 459351or 440971 Open:10.00am Z 30pm appointment and setback to generate lively and con- security staff, was seriously to the Society. tentious argument. De- injured breaking up a fight AUTUMN ENTERTAINMENT bate is an intellectual ex- between rival football sup- UNTIL Oct 13 OPERA NORTH porters last Wednesday. JOHNNY STRIKES UP NABUCCO Justin Ash, Secretary, ercise in persuasive argu- A group of Newcastle fans CAVALLEMA RUST1CANA • I PAGLIACCI who was responsible for ment. This does not imply gathered in the toilets and started chanting, on what Oct 16-20 THE GREAT WALTZ the last-minute stoppage, that speakers necessarily LEEDS THESPIANS had previously been a quiet found himself confronted hold the views they ex- evening. Oct..22-27 SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER with the situation of hav- press on the debating Head of Poly security, National *Theatre with Torn Baker & Dora Bryan ing a speaker against the floor. Martin Gradley, said, "It Oct 29-Nov. 3 LONDON FESTIVAL BALLET motion - the Women's Ac- Steve Drummond was while trying to stop one ONEGIN/ THE NUTCRACKER tion Group - but absolute- thanked the Women's of these scuffles in the main hall that the miner was in- Nov. 5-10 ly no-one to defend it. Group for their forbear- THE PAUL DANIELS MAGIC SHOW jured. At this stage we do not Nov. 11 MAX BOYCE Steve Drummond, Pres- ance and made the point know who caused the in- Nov. 12 DAVID ESSEX ident of the Society, that opponents of debate juries." Nov. 13 VICTORIA WOOD Nov. 14 SHOWADDYWADDY announcing the cancella- should not resort to vilify- The man, taken to hospital Nov. 16 THE SPINNERS tion of the debate, said, ing speakers in private, but sent home, had to return Nov. 17 VAL DOONICAN The debate was unable to but make their objections early on Thursday morning in great pain. He was not Nov. 19-24 take place, because it was in the proper manner - on discharged until Tuesday. SADLER'S WELLS ROYAL BALLET made very plain that stu- the debating floor. "I can't The Sleeping Beauty The Dream/Concerto/ Fseade4 In the light of this and dents for the motion ask members of my socie- other incidents, Martin Nov. 27-Dec. 1 SCOTTISH OPERA would suffer personal ty to stand up and submit Gradley and Poly Treasurer Fidelio Rigoletto Orion abuse from certain stu- themselves to personal Kieran Stevens, are conduct- ing a review of security which Jan. 23 for 3 weeks BERNIE CLIFTON dents who object to the harassment," he said. ROGER DE COURCEY & includes the possibility that NOKIEO BEAR expression of views con- The next debate in the no-one will be allowed into CINDERELLA SUZANNE DANDO trary to their own, and Raven Theatre will be Poly discos unless they are a who seem to want to stifle 'Bombs are replacing student or signed in by one. t 2, open debate.' Democracy' at 1.00 p.m., Angus Hamblin f. i The university Tory Friday, October 26th. f O -- -', NEW WAG RAG The University Women's Action for the magazine, as they are The LUU Gay Society have BOOK : Group are setting up their own not allowed into the Women's offered their full support to the NOW 0 magazine this term to which any Centre. venture and the Union will con- woman may contribute. Valerie commented: "Too tribute £25 to each termly issue. Fresher Valerie Mason-John many books about women are Any women interested is organising the magazine, written by men. We want a should go to a meeting next partly because journals do not women's magazine by women Thursday in the Women's Cen-

AV. ■r,... • attract the heterosexual femin- themselves". She added that tre, Cromer Terrace or contact ist. there are many mens clubs Valerie with their ideas. Men will not be able to write which exclude women. Zoe Smith - LEFTS UNIVERS ts*.z. The Ca•hotrief is SuStUn6d simply kb fnE pre.SENE ' - an old irsinbi ishssi bn {I HI 0 Higson's insiini hon. coroksnded Oft raperrhalzle ptArc Hitch taarrirr- of, The Higsons let down hundreds IntL*1**4k. 9)co.e. di-441E, ,■60- of fans last Thursday by failing mos& in . • to arrive in time for their appointed gig. Andy Winkert who was re- sponsible for the promotion re- ceived a series of last-minute phone calls from the band, who due to transport difficulties I would have arrived so late that they would not have been able to do a soundcheck before going on stage. Andy Winkert had no option but to cancel the gig and offer ticket refunds. These refunds are still available from the fi- nance office at the Poly Execu- tive. - s5 and ciest ro on Fo E-niSr ti- The Higsons are still keen to , i i ////, ••••/. make an appearance at the Kat MCA .Str 1101,5t rn4r_SoTurs Pours i'larf sr inctudimmft olMi MvA BAE ,Aciit- Poly, but no one is quite sure 'VP CAt.;It c, rtre ego, matiz rn456%,,, kr-4, ^ when that will be. Justin Hunt C) Riltfrite r Photography • 'Leeds Student' rants VOL for its centre pages! ina kaha,t oievrei-eL4d OK. so we don't want just you' riolkas c. 44,4 tvh,e 1-,cm‘d exactly. What we do want is the 6C60.for .0,4. ESN,. I td 60°,5414'4 best photographs that you've ever !Main, ..4o µa bC6,614„ taken. 11 , If you've got a picture SOME where in your album that you've always thought of as something that could stand up for itself m competition. then brinfi it or them to the 'Leeds Student office. We will use a selection of the photos in a centre-page exhibition of stu- dent photography. All pictures will be returned. PAGE FIVE

THE EDITOR. LEEDS STUDENT. LEEDS UNIVERSITY UNION, P.O. BOX 157, LEEDS LS1 1UH DEMOCRACY I AII contributions must be received by Me Tuesday betote publication) The felotut trServeS the ,,11t0 10 &fir Fyffe, for rea$0015 01 spice 01 iiiherwrse WRANGLES LETTERS to the Dear Editor, walking out of the OGM they Dear Sir, The behaviour of the Tories were ensuring that other voices We wish to register our total EDITOR in this week's LUU OGM com- were heard. Leaving aside the disgust at the way the left acted pletely exposed their preten- fact that the 'moderate' Tory in Tuesday's Ordinary General sions to be the 'Guardians of vote had not been discussed Meeting debate on the miner's Democracy.' Not for the first and voted down, this does not strike. time the Tories and their soft- stand up to examination. An The left have alway,s bleated Debate Stifled spoken Liberal/SDP allies about the Conservatives being SDP speaker had been heard Dear Editor, many varied topics, and is pre- walked out to prevent a policy before leftists moved that we go undemocratic, and yet they re- which they oppose. So much for fused even to discuss several of I write to express my amaze- pared to play the Devil's Advo- straight to the vote at about ment and alarm at the events cate in order to provoke all the talk about ballots. 1.50 p.m. the amendments submitted for lively discussion. It is farcical to claim sparked off by our proposed debate. Moreover. debate is an Miners in their thousands We wanted to ensure that the that this Union is run on demo- debate 'Every Woman Needs a intellectual exercise, in which a cannot be bullied into going subject would be voted upon. cratic principles when members Man'. speaker is required to speak The debate was unable to convincingly on a topic he or without wages and holidays. In the past the right have fre- with valid points of view are prevented from airing these op- take place, becauselt was made she may not believe in. Those quently restored to walking out very plain that speakers for the who are incensed by the motion They cannot be forced by the to prevent votes that they think tions. Union to try and support four Following this pathetic act we motion would suffer personal could do well to remember this, the left will win or to prevent abuse from certain students and instead of vilifying speakers people for a week on a little the left putting their viewpoint decided that if the meeting was over .£10. They do these things not prepared to talk on the sub- who object to the expression of should make their, point from forward. For example, in views contrary to their own, the floor of the debate. because the Coal Board and the March they walked out to stop ject, we would not vote on it. Government threaten them Hopefully, next week, the left and who seem to want to stifle Finally I would like to take discussion on the Liverpool open debate. the opportunity to publically with job losses. It is the DHSS City Council demonstration, will choose to practice what they and the Police that have been preach and allow all points of The Debating Society is an thank the Woman's Action although they had an amend- apolitical organisation, which Group for their forbearance, trying to take food from the ment to put their point of view. view to be aired. Then we can mouths of hungry children. It is have a well thought-out policy seeks to promote discussion on and those members of the de- also the Police who prevent It has also been known for them on the strike issue and not the bating society who were unable striking miners from going to to sit on their union cards dur- usual half-cooked inaccurate ing a quorum count although, Mark Lindsey to Yours. the pithead to vote in the Not- motions that are normally pas- Guy Roberts tingham Area and branch elec- as an Insurance, they stay in sed. S. Drummond case the meeting is quorate. Elaine Beech tions, handing the union over Yours. (on behalf of Leeds University (Chairman of L.U.U. wholesale to the scabs. In our experience the left Marcus Kill ick Conservative Association) Debating Society) does not behave like this. We All their behaviour is moti- have always respected the votes vated by a desire to win. Just of democratic meetings even like the High Court, our Tories though we didn't like them. TOO RIGHT-WING only like votes when they are We call on students to take Sexist winning. If a productivity Comrade Editor, evidence from the leaders of the note of this. These political My late father, editor of the state to corroborate your so- booms scheme is defeated in .attacks by organisational means NUM National Ballots, get the `Balkan Popular Voice' and called `facts'? are not only inspired by the writer of that great master Whatever happened to the Roadshow courts to rule that Nottingham- miners' strike. They are also an shire area can disregard it. If work, 'The People's Journalist', first law of Balkan Journalism, attack on the democracy of our would revolve in his grave if he as given in 'The People's Jour- Dear Editor, mining areas come out on union. We hope that students strike, get the courts to rule were to see the first two so- nalist': AB facts must be backed I most strongly object to the will turn out in greater numbers called issues of Leeds Student. up by a comprehensive list of 'entertainment' provided by the that there must be a National next week to prevent these un- Ballot. Last year the OGM Your paper fails to give any figures, and, if possible, at least Skol promotion disco on democratic manoeuvres being approximation to news. Surely several Government declara- Wednesday 10th at the Poly. voted not to support the min- successful. ers. If this year it looks like you do not believe that students tions? This 'entertainment' involved women changing into Skol tee- supporting it, let's stop the Yours etc., will believe what you say to be And it gets worse! Arts cover- vote. the truth? How can you claim to age failed to include those things shirts on stage in full view of Paul Hubert 'report the facts' in your organ proven to be the people's everyone else and I left just as The Tories will claim that in John Erskine (WYNNUS) when there is rarely any official favourite pastimes. Where is one woman undressed to the your report on the recent intro- strains of a Gary Glitter record duction of classes teaching 'Bal- in order to don a wet tee-shirt - kan Country Dancing and the What fun! Overthrow of the Bourgeoisie'? As far as I know, no men Where is your review of that appeared on the stage - giving fine documentary, 'Tractor De- the whole thing an atmosphere sign for the Satisfied Quota'? I reminiscent of the Rugby club Could you manage... say that they are simply not stag night and not that of a Poly there!. disco. I suggest that your editorial Surely this type of behaviour Europe's largest employer committee takes the bullock by is not altogether appropriate the antlers and begins pub- for so-called intelligent people £15 billion budget per year lishing a proper, non-biased and although it is hardly an newspaper. We students (and excuse, I suppose the fact that I'm sure that I can safely speak the beer was so cheap must Multi-disciplinary teams for all students at Leeds) want have contributed somewhat. to read the facts, and no more of It seems very sad to me that Resource allocation, patient care, your distasteful right-wing the Poly Union Executive has industrial relations, value for money, propoganda. to stoop to such depths in order May your mountain goat's to increase its profits and I hope community pressures, political constraints loins have long life and strength. that the disco was booked in Yours (as a collective), ignorance. Two years of training Comrade T. K. Ferrarov Edwin Hart Could you manage that? 'A DISGRACE' Dear Editor, ...NHS managers do I refer to a couple of articles in this weeks Leeds Student. Firstly. the issue dated the October 5th contained a disgraceful article by the Area NUS Convenor, John Erskine. entitled 'The `If you can manage this Body Politic'. As chairman of the Leeds Poly Conservative Association you can manage one of the resent, as do my committee, being referred to (by implication) most complex organisaticins as child molesting funkies. Neither myself or any other commit- tee member is a 'Libertarian' even though we support Marc- in British life' Henri Glendenning. Get your facts right Mr. Erskine before you write such rubbish again. The second article was in last week's Leeds Student. The report on L.P.S.U. OGM was totally misleading and covered Read the brochure — see the film up the truth about the debate on the Miner's stnite. Can't you at your careers service simply print the truth? The Labour Club motion on the strike was decisively rejected, clearly showing that students at the Poly are against the strike. National Health S6rvier, National Management Training Scheme Watch out everyone - Leeds Student is reaching an all-time low. Yours, Stephen Avis (Chairman LPSU Conservative Association) PAGE SIX IN THIS ALIEN ENVIRONMENT, SPACE TECHNOLOGY IS OUT OF ITS DEPTH

Inspecting underground gas pipe- existence. Making extensive use of sub- lines for faults may not sound like the miniature hybrid microelectronics, new ultimate high-tech challenge. But, in types of recording heads and ultra- fact, the task proved to be beyond the precision mechanical engineering, this 'state-of-the-art' technologies previously little marvel can store up to 500 million available — even in military and aero- readings on a single reel of standard space applications. one-inch tape,with an accuracy of better than one-thousandth of one percent! PROBLEM: FROM REEL TO REELS THERE WASN'T A COMPUTER Design a vehicle which can travel SMALL ENOUGH AND TOUGH inside the pipe, carrying equipment Once the Pig has finished its run, the ENOUGH capable of identifying any significant next job is to prepare the data for analy- defect, and pinpointing its position to sis by powerful, advanced computers Many of the pipes to be inspected such as the VAX 11/780.There's so much within a metre in a run of up to a hundred are less than 305mm in diameter. To fit kilometres or more. information in the Pig's tiny recorder sufficiently powerful data processing that many reels of computer tape are SOLUTION: equipment into the tiny space available, needed to receive it ,and many hours of THE INTELLIGENT PIG hybrid microcircuits incorporating computer time to analyse it. custom-designed silicon chips had to be The Intelligent Pig, developed by developed. And since the space restric- THE RESULT the gas people, is a vehicle carrying tions also limit battery size and therefore highly advanced sensing, data process- power, many of these highly advanced Britain's underground gas trans- ing and recording equipment. Driven electronic components have to operate mission network is a multi-billion pound through the pipe by the gas pressure at the very limits of their specifications. asset. And the technical pyrotechnics within it, the Pig can be used without What's more, the environment inside we've just described have a thoroughly taking the pipe out of service. the pipe isn't exactly friendly. All the down-to-earth end result—they help the What is more, it can not only pin- highly sophisticated equipment carried gas people to maintain this asset more point any defect on the inside or outside by the Pig has had to be designed to efficiently and cost effectively. of a steel pipe, but even describe its nature. tolerate or be protected from extreme vibration, mechanical shock, dirt, and WHY THE GAS PEOPLE LIVE IN HOW? gas pressure of up to 70 atmospheres. THE FUTURE Using strong magnetic fields or The fact that gas is Britain's most 1 elastic waves propagated at ultrasonic A TOMORROW'S WORLD' TAPE popular domestic fuel —and a powerful frequencies, different types of sensors RECORDER and growing force in industry, too—is the can detect corrosion, cracks, impact result of many years' foresight , planning damage or distortion of the pipe. But The sheer volume of data to be stored and massive investment by British Gas the real challenge lay in processing the inspired the development of what is scientists and engineers. And they're still hundreds of millions of signals produced probably the most advanced ultra- working for the future—to meet Britain's by the sensors in an average run. miniaturised tape recorder currently in energy needs in the next century. THE GAS PEOPLE- WORKING FOR TOMORROW'S WORLD TODAY ( Gas] Yes folks, our lumpy hunk of Queen Taramis (Sarah Doug- beefcake is back with a veng- las) is plotting against both ence in Larentiis' follow-up to Princess Jehnna and Conan that classic, 'Conan the Libra- himself as in most adven- rian'. (Thankyou Paul). tures of this ilk,-they are mere To be honest, if you fancy pawns in the chessboard of an evening of deep spiritual life. experience this is not the film However, you always get for you. However, if you're the feeling that our Cimme- looking for something a little rian thief, together with his more light-hearted or should side kick Malak (Tracey Wal- I say uncomplicated, then ter) will win through in the you're in for a treat. end. Certainly, Mr. Schwar- Essentially an escapist ven- zenegger has little to say for ture, 'Conan the Destroyer' himself except for the odd aspires to be little else. The mono-syllabic grunt and this, only philosophical interlude it must be said, fits in with assigned to our man Arnold the overall characterisation is when the heroine Princess although it does little to Jehnna (Olivia D'Abo) asks if promote his command of the anything hurts him. "Only script. pain," he discloses in true Having said this however, Spirit of the Blitz style. most of the cast get a pretty raw deal in this respect -but Enter Grace Jones playing then what is lacking in ver- Zula in little more than the bage is always made up in tail of Davy Crockett's hat nasty monsters and violent and brandishing a rather scenes which at times verge menacing pole with wild on the gratuitous. abandon. In fact, apart from Despite the weakness, giving the odd grunt this is all there is no doubting that the she does. Nevertheless, is film will prove to be a suc- gripping and certainly action- cess to the same extent as its packed to the point that I feel predecessor. I doubt if it will it would be inadvisable to go attain a higher accolade than for a pee until the end. You're that. Certainly in terms of set, certain to miss something. In costume and conception, this terms of storyline, the basic film is commendable on the sequence of events centres basis of originality. around Conan and his motley However, as in most pro- crew rescuing the Horn of ductions of this kind it is in- Dagoth from Thoth-Amon, evitably the script which lets POETRY (Did his mother have a lisp?) the film down. Having said The audience left the first En- It became clear that his In all events, the action is this though, this is a fairly glish Society Poetry evening education in the classics had based on this quest and com- honest film and worth seeing of the year in no doubt that made him aware of the need pelling it is too. Meanwhile, for that. Tony Harrison is one of the for communication which is back at the castle the evil Paula Mason most gifted and accessable continually explored in the poets in Britain today. ever-increasing series of son- The honesty and passion nets 'The School of Eloqu- manifested in his poetry on ence' and undoubtedly pre- subjects such as Death, Love, sent in the undercurrent trait Sex and Class Barriers is to transpose specific refer- clearly a genuine and visibly ence to a wider and con- searching experience. troversial view of •world Reading pieces from his re- affairs, cent anthology, he detailed 'Comrade, with your finger the influences that prompted on the playback switch, THEATRE Listen carefully to each love his verse such as his experi- Presenting the entire 'Odys- My only other criticism fear of over-acting and moan was ences as a working class sey' with six actors and sim- would be to note a slight lack consequently over- And enter in the file which child slowly estranged from ple staging in less than 21/2 of depth in the main charac- shadowed by his co-star. He cry is real, and which his own family and environ- hours is no mean task, but ters, but this is unimportant never quite managed to jus- ment by his Grammar School A mere performance for your this new adaption achieves when overall the production tify his character's own con- and University Education. microphone.' something special. is so striking and entertain- fessions of eccentricity. However, he never wants to The Bed Bug The story was begun with ing. Although the second half of forget this part of his experi- A return to his home city of Odysseus' return to Ithaca, the play seemed at times Leeds by this poet must be Giles Busk ences as shown by the feel- disguised as a beggar. He almost devoid of humour, ings displayed for his mother eagerly sought after. finds his wife Penelope beset the play was funny and well and father in 'Bookends': Chris Elwell by a horde of suitors, and received by an audience with then the adventures of his The small dimensions of many students appreciating ten year voyage are set as a the Workshop Studio quips such as, "... oh, real flashback before he slays proved once again a fit- students don't study..," them and returns to his wife. ting venue for Two Way (probably more of an astute observation). CLASSICAL The interest was a little Traffic's production of Despite one or two weak- slack in some of the wordier 'Educating Rita'. nesses, not least among sections, especially in the There was an unusually restless buzz as the impa- Rita is an Open University them the dreadful music di- first half. This seemed to be Student - zany and keen. viding scenes, 'Educating tient audience shuffled with great expectations of due to the new text: there Kathleen Holes took a while Rita' was well worth a visit. If this rare visit to Leeds by one of the finest orches- was too much self- to warm to her part and live you failed to appreciate any- consciously 'poetic' lan- tras in the world. They were not to be dis- up to the bright red stock- thing else, you could always guage mixed in with mun- appointed. The Vienna Symphony Orchestra play- ings and six inch heels but marvel at Rita's thirst for dane colloquialisms. Most of once in her stride she was knowledge which is for ed with immense discipline and command in a with this was in the scenes convincing even down to her most, left behind with the memorable concert. Penelope and her son Tele- Liverpudlian accent. sand pit and milk at play- The orchestra settled in with Brahm's 'Tragic Overture' and machus waiting at Ithaca, David Robertson, as her time. were then joined by the Hungarian-born pianist Tamas Vas- and one felt the actors were tutor Frank however, never ary for the Beethoven 'Emperor' concerto. After a sudden just getting through the seemed to rid himself of a Kay Thomas thick orchestral E major chord like a rude interruption to steal words. everyones attention and then a brief pause to suggest the The real - and very great - composer's command, the soloist began his dialogue with success of the production the orchestra which rather than being the intended harmonic was in creating the action, balance, was dominated by the orchestra's sheer enthusiasm LEEDS i ncident and 'cast of and the soloist's apparent reluctance to be assertive. thousands': always interest- PLkYHOUSE OLIVER GOLDSMITH Vassary seemed to be intent on refraining from an over- ing, often exciting, shot - CITIZEN OF THE romantic interpretation, sacrificing stylistic embellishment of Calverley Street through with sudden WORLD phrases for rhythmic precision. This was effective in the Tickets II 00 humour. Masks enhanced 442111 restful second movement, when the slow measured, de- many scenes. FILM scending theme had each sound delicately suspended, beg- Friday 19 October 11 15pm ging for resolution with intense pathos but not so successful FINAL WEEK, BORN IN I could list scores of scenes Ends Set 20 October in the final Rondo movement when the pianist was too FLAMES (15) and moments that seized THE SKIN OF submissive. During the interval, a lady in purple said how attention but here are just a Set in en allegorical future, where OUR TEETH women are beginning to realise that nice it all was. few: the grotesque, obscene A history of mankind in comic strip not a lot has changed for thern One of the most excitmg provocative The exceptional performance of Brahm's fourth symphony by Thornton Wilder and sometimes hilarious films to have emerged in years . (CITY was surely enough to excite the enthusiasm of even the most "John Harrison's production is suitors; the incredible ten- unkkely 10 be equalled (TIMES) LIMITS) placid listeners, but it is difficult to knoW why it was so sion of the mimed blinding of Mon/Tue Bpm, Wed-Sat 7 30pm JAZZ Matinee 3pm Sat 20 Oct remarkable. Was it the first movement's sumptuous string the Cyclops; a shipwreck Sunday 4 NOvomber 3pm melody which sang with yearning sensitivity, or the wallow- sending each actor tumbling From 25 OCIObe, THE KEITH TIPPETT ing sorrowful horn theme in the slow movement; perhaps it to a corner of the stage; the MASTERPIECES A passionate plea against SEPTET Student tickets L2 00 was the reassuring calmness and yet determined purposeful descent to Hades, with half- pornography by Sarah Daniels exact conducting of Hans Vonk, or even the orchestra's seen shrieking spirits edging Ignore nor your Petit CITY taws FOLK intuitive understanding of Brahms? towards the spotlit Odys- Elide./ 26 October 1 10Pm Friday 16 November 11 16pm Whatever the reason, no end of superlatives will be adequ- seus, which was far more National Theatre Company in PYEWACKETT frightening than any slick Student tickets (2 00 ate to describe its pure poetry. 5' S.P.H. 'Thriller' video. PAGE EIGHT orommi FOOD FOR THOUGHT Claire Hickson and Alison Young look at what you can eat and where you can eat it in the Polytechnic and University.

Do you know where you can The Poly Union Bar offers get a tasty hamburger with the same fare as the Tetley cucumber relish or where a Bar (rolls, pies, and the in- vegetable curry costs only evitable chips). However, it 55p? Read on and find out also sells fish, sausages, and more about the catering ser- strange cheese-burgers. The vices which the University standard of food at the Poly and Polytechnic offer. Bar is generally a bit higher The largest seleCtion of than the Tetley Bar, but the food on either campus is service is a little slower. offered by the university and The University's Tartan Bar polytechnic refectories. The has the average selection of University Refectory, fast food and rolls (again). It although reminiscent of is busy - often with long school dinners, offers a com- queues at the counter. The prehensive choice of meals Doubles Bar is just about as ranging from the traditional busy throughout the lunch meat and two veg (Roast period, with a slightly smaller Beef and Yorkshires at 75p) selection of pies, rolls and ploughmans. Beware, to Gala Pie and Salad (20p a • Ti';2 - flee Ba.- portion). Also available here however, of the yellow is a varied selection of fast cheese and the tea which more atmosphere. It is parti- food - egg and chips, pizzas, melts plastic spoons. cularly designed for those and chilli-burgers are among In contrast, the Belton who love to eat between ev- the delights, Lounge above the Doubles ery lecture. For those with more time Bar is strictly a no-smoking The Basement Cafe in the and money, the special din- zone. All the foods on sale University Union has a small ing room with waitress ser- are natural, ranging from selection, but a jukebox and vice offers a unique chance Carob Cake to Pear Juice - plenty of seating. It's easy to to mingle with the staff over with celery replacing choco- forget that it's there at all a tasty meal. late and sweets. Fresh coffee when the jukebox isn't on. Above the Main Hall of the makes a change from watery University Refec is a Salad vending liquids. Well recom- For those who just want a Bar, where you can help mended for a peaceful lunch, quick cup of 'something', yourself to a variety of main- For those who cannot live then there are many vending course dishes (e.g. nutbake without TV, the Mouat Jones machines all over both cam- or ham and turkey pizza) Lounge has a television and a puses ready to give a wet and from the cold table, and then juke box but offers a rather warm surprise. choose your favourite salad. limited selection of pies, pre- So even though the choice It can all be washed down packed rolls, and drinks. It is may be very limited (particu- with a glass of wine for 50p, open for long hours and has larly in the university union), There is no smoking through- a good reputation among there is always something out the refec, but abundant students. available that approximates seating. The Roger Stevens Cafe, to nourishment. It's hardly a The Polytechnic Refectory with its spectacular(?) view culinary voyage of discovery, is similar to the University, in over the pond and fountain, but nobody's died of it yet. • Poir Union Bar that there is no smoking and makes scientists feel at home it is only open for limited with its lab desk decor and periods. The range of food is bunsen burner lighting much the same, but it is arrangements. It stocks a worth noting that the poly good range of tasty sand- refec offers an English Break- wiches, for example: tuna fast for only 48p from 9.15 to and cucumber, egg and 11.15, but it closes at 5.30 cress, and bacon and tomato. p.m. - an hour earlier than the Handy between lectures, but University Refec. Prices are remember that no contamin- generally the same, although ated clothing (i.e. lab coats) the poly offers an economy- may be worn. Opening times priced lunch. are 9.45 to 4.15 p.m. The most popular watering The scientists' other hang- hole in the University is un- outs are the Maths and Phy- doubtedly the Tetley Bar. A sics Coffee Bars. The Physics selection of pies, chips and Coffee Bar (on Level 9) is spa- pre-packed rolls are avail- cious but usually empty, and able, as well as plenty of has a small selection of pies, alcohol. Busy, smokey and buns, biscuits, and a couple always noisy, it has a roudy of burgers. The more popular pub atmosphere - definitely Maths Coffee Bar on Red not for conversationalists'. Route has greater variety and

Peter Tatchell t PACE NINE The Rise and Fall of Peter Tatchell

In February 1983 Peter Tatchell stood as the Labour Party candidate •in a by-election in Ber- mondsey, a London constituency which had been a safe Labour seat since 1946. Tatchell, Secretary of the constituency party since 1980, had led a grass-roots movement to overthrow the long- standing MP Bob Mellish, to his opponents the epitomy of a rotting Labour Party. Vilified by the press, both local and national as an extremist, foreigner, homosexual and draft-dodger, Tatchell was defeated by the liberals in a campaign that illustrated an ugly trend in British politics

11 Are you very conscious of ov's are vilified in the Soviet be true again in the future. fensive, which is not based think what makes the idea of your position as a celebrity press. The mechanics of con- We want to establish a more upon superpower alliances alternative defence impor- since Bermondsey? p trol and manipulation are just and equal society and it like NATO, or any nuclear tant at the moment is be- I wouldn't see myself in that different: In the Soviet Union will require not only a major- weapons, and which is very cquse we haven't won the role. I first see myself as it is much more state dic- ity of socialist MP's in Parlia- much self-reliant and based unilateralist debate. The another Labour activist who tated. Here it is more that the ment, but also a campaign- on the people. They have a reason why a lot of people happens, because of various press barons all come from ing mass membership out- citizens army rather than a don't support unilateralism is circumstances to have got in the same class, the same side, together with support professional elite armed simply because they are the public limelight and is educational background. from other pressure groups forces, and that citizens army afraid that without the bomb now trying to do what he can They have a similar view on and campaigning organisa- is much more democratic in we'd be defenceless. If we do to support the socialist politics and life by voluntary tions. its character. My new book, can offer some credible, non- cause. consent and they use their tt You left Australia to avoid which comes out in 1985, belligerent alternative, I be- positions as owners of the National Service. Why do argues for this position. lieve we can win the debate. Do you find the way people media to reproduce those you oppose it? n It's important to argue for seem to want to run politics « Do you think there's any ideas and to effectively man- We don't need conscription. I an alternative defence policy, role that students can have through personalities ipulate millions of readers. in tandem with the democra- annoying? n think it's wrong in principle. in politics today? There's a u Are you optimistic about The concept that the state tisation of the armed forces. very small percentage of stu- I think the focus on personali- the future of the Labour Par- has the right to compel peo- If the army exists to defend dents involved in Leeds.? ties and people's personal democracy, then it itself ty? » ple to undertake military ser- Students have also been on lives is unhealthy for demo- ought to be democratic. If I think we're moving slowly vice seems to me fun- the receiving end of Govern- cracy because it diverts army personnel don't have in the right direction. I think damentally totalitarian. If we ment attacks, with the educa- attention away from poli- the benefits of democracy, the conference highlighted do live in a democracy and if tion cuts and the fight against cies... and after all, you elect they will be more likely to the way in which many of the that democracy is worth de- them are just another aspect politicians and governments deny those benefits to others Labour right have been fending, surely people will of the fight that miners are to enact certain policies. Peo- as well. We should institute a forced to make concessions. defend it voluntarily and waging against pit closures, ple shouldn't be judged by programme of democratic re- We've now got Gerald Kauf- without compulsion. that the Greenham Commom the clothes they wear, or the forms including full civil, man speaking at Gay Rights You're a believer in some women are waging against breakfast cereal they eat or political, and trade union meetings, which he never kind of citizens' militia. Is Cruise missiles, that black the type of TV programmes rights for service personnel, would have done a year or this a 'Dad's Army' for the people are waging against they watch. as already exists in the Swed- two ago. I think that now a lot Eighties?), racist immigration laws, and a Did Bermondsey make you ish, Dutch and Norwegian of the right are starting to What I argue is that we ought that gay people are waging feel bitter? armies. n come to terms with un- to be moving in the direction against the police harass- No. I don't feel any bitterness ilateralism. of countries like Sweden, 14 Is this programme a realis- ment. I think we all have a about defeat. I think it's rein- They're not 100% sold on Switzerland and Yugoslavia, tic aim? common interest in working forced my view of the power the idea, perhaps they never where they have a system of Some people will say 'Why and fighting together, be- of the press to either make or will be but at least their defence which is strictly de- have armed forces at all?'. I cause unity is stength. destroy someone. It certainly opposition is far more muted demonstrated the way in and they seem to be arguing which pOlicies can be virtual- in a way which is much more ly totally ignored and how sympathetic. I think its a me- personalities can be all asure of the success of both embracing in a political cam- the Labour left and CND. paign. During the Bermondsey if the army exists to defend democracy, then it itself a Do you believe in an impar- campaign one of the things ought to be democratic. If army personnel don't have tial press? n that got you into hot water the benefits to others as well. We should institute a was an article of yours on I think the effects of the Brit- programme of democratic reforms including full civil, extra-parliamentary action. ish press are not too dissimi- political, and trade union rights for service person- lar from those of 'Pravda'. Could you re-state your posi- Fleet Street functions in a tion on this? » nel." very similar way to shove up History both in this country Peter Tatchell the establishment consensus and in other societies has al- values, to reproduce the rul- ways been that major social ing, prevailing ideas, and to reforms have been won by a hound and harass dissidents, combination of struggles whether it be me or Tony both inside and outside of Benn or Arthur Scargill, in parliament, and I was simply the same way as the Sakhar- stating the view that would Iks to Tim Ashford about the press, the citizens militia, and student politics PAGE TEN • PAWS AMINO • • Those acquainted with Everything But The Girl • suspected that the con- cert would not be parti- • cularly lively or boppy. Their music is too slow • and introspective for that. With this suspicion • • • • • • • • • • • • ID confirmed this element of the audience enjoyed a relaxing but often bland performance; those who expected a dynamic concert were disappointed. Unlike Screaming Lord Bowie with whom he has been com- pared on countless occasions, the ever-changing Beggar's Banquet Bore never really changes. Different costume, but The pure and simple sound always the same bleak, vacant, humourless face. The same that is the band's trademark face that greets you from the cover of his 'new' album; Big was perfectly reproduced live Brother as a Gerry Anderson puppet. 'The Plan' is a collection by a talented line-up of musi- of early demos, recorded before You-Know-What made the cians including ex-members man a star. I was going to call it his 'Man Who Sold the World' of the Modettes and album, but the relationship of 'The Plan' to Numan's career as Weekend. Tracey Thorn sang a whole is much simpler than that of 'The Man Who Sold the beautifully but without any World' to Bowie's. And since I have now irrevocably fallen emotion and on occasions it into the old trap myself, I will state here and now that Gary was difficult to hear her voice Numan is not now nor has he ever been David Bowie. over the rest of the band. I can't deny that Numan has written some powerful songs This in itself was a pity be- in the past, the best being perhaps 'Cars'. Well, if you never cause much of Everything bought them the first time round, grieve not, for here they are but the Girl's charm lies in again. And this time, as an extra treat, they are preserved in the hauntingly mellow voice • Richard Pollard all the heavy metal glory of their guitar-based derivative of Tracey Thorn. their shells to risk all in an It is easy to criticise the forms. Although talented and ex- up-tempo version of 'Frost band, however, 1 think the In actual fact, only one of the songs on this album, 'Bom- perienced musicians, Every- and Fire'. This went down tour promotors must be criti- bers, was eventually re-worked as one of Gary's android thing but the Girl are not well and reveals that they cised also for the choice of synth epics. Other songs hint at the shape of things to come, natural performers. No-one have the potential to grow as venue. The refectory is too with such exotic titles as 'Ice' and 'Steel And You'. Another in the band had enough per- a live band; however they big and has no atmosphere one, 'Critics, prophesies the kind of journalistic lambasting sonality to hold the attention have a lot to learn. Their en- of its own and consequently he was later to be the victim of. Not surprisingly, of course. As of the large Refectory audi- core was simply a repetition did little justice to the person- he glibly tells us all in the sleeve nots, these songs were ence. They appeared uneasy of two songs already used in al lyrics and sensitive music written "with the sole intention of obtaining a record con- in front of it and as a result, the set. This is peculiar con- of Everything but the Girl. tract," Gary, you shock me! Who would've thought? And I the band played their too sidering the amount of mate- General opinion held that a suppose this album was released to prove that a handful of short set mechanically and rial Thorn and Watt have smaller, more intimate venue cheap guitar riffs can go a long long way. I mean, let's face it unenthusiastically. Forty mi- written and is unfair to the such as the Warehouse he's padded out a whole career with them so far. And no nutes was insufficient time to audience considering the would have done them the doubt he'll still be peddling them for many years to come. warm up both audience and price of the tickets. The en- justice they deserve. Is that the plan, Gary? band and only once did Ever- core made the evening an thing but the Girl come out of anti-climax. Helen Slingsby John Anthony Lake

young players were eagerly.* following the path of the late .tr John Coltrane, Lowe consis- to tently went his own way. The ti result is an original voice on ' the instrument. His track re- tz cord shows his willingness to .c1 experiment and never settle 4 LEE down in one stylistic area. ' linctml He has spent periods with 4' BILLY BANG Sun Ra, Alice Coltrane, Don t` Cherry and his own band .e This is the first UK tour by with Joseph Bowie hinted at : this powerful group of im- times towards the overt funk tx provisors from New York of Bowie's subsequent band City. Each member has been Defunkt. coLunin o on the scene since the late Completing the group are 60's and their musical asso- the widely experienced bas- 00. Conspiracy where near as good as everyone 4. This Mortal Coil/ ciations read like Who's Who sist Wilbur Morris and drum- .International One/ claims. But. a worthy first effort. Kangaroo. (4AD). of the New Black Music in- mer Thurman Barker ithe JgHammerhouse. (GTO. Despite the change of voice this is novators. Billy Bang plays ter an early member of the i= The lead track from three on a 12" 7. Bill Nelson/ a real follow-up to their previous violin, which, more than Art Ensemble of Chicago/. tt from Chris Carter. Cosey Fanni Acceleration. release, bearing the same fragile most instruments, with its As to their music, Frank tt (Cocteau). air; barely constructured from the European Conservatoire Lowe says, "1 don't really put .2 Tutti and Glen M. Wallis. At nearly voice, bass and keyboards. associations, remains a rare distinctions or diversions on mine minutes this is rather heavy Another 12" with three mixes of choice amongst the younger the music. There's no dif- egoing as there isn't a great deal the same song. Stick to the 7" 3. Mtume/Prime jazz musicians. ferentiation between Junior tr happening, and, unlike Eno, this lot Originally on William's last-but-one Time (Epic). His playing is highly rhyth- Walker and Eric Dolphy. You etend to find minimalism rather toil- L.P. Chimera, this now appears 4 Prime Time itself is a perfectly mic and technique original in don't have to throw nothing . some. Still, Chris and Cosey are with a brand new track. Hard Facts decent and respectable mid-tempo conception - a far cry from aside, I think it's the whole 'away in front of the likes of Attrition From The Fiction Department, electro-funk ramble which pales the sugar sweetness of Euro- thing." and Konstruktivits in the nah-pop which features one of the best for into insignificance beside the wick- pean violin styles la spell in Whenever this band hits :no-funk electro stakes, so: an hon- some time. edly seductive coupling you can Vietnam put pay to any in- the stand, sparks fly - a rare pourable mention lick me everywhere"), from a clination toward this direc- opportunity to catch the au- .4 6. Furyo/Legacy. while ago. and You Me & He. Your tion!). He has played with thentic New Black Music. Not .0 slip mats will smoulder. Don Cherry, Sam Rivers, and to be missed. 9. Helen Terry/ (Anagram). it 2. Eugene Wild/Gotta Ornette Coleman among LUU Jazz and Blues Socie- .4 Stutter. (Virgin). Furyo are an extremely odd, ex- others. ty can obtain a reduction' Certainly an improvement on her tremely interesting and, possibly, Get You Home Frank Lowe is one of the through the society by get- 4, last effort, but producer Don Was extremely important band who are Tonight. (Fourth And modern giants of the tenor ting hold of Sian Matthews or 41 has tailed to reproduce the sten- so electric they make Malcolm Broadway). * sax. At a time when most Paul Hubert immediately. lard attained with Flay Joy, mak- McLaren look like a stay the best Very much in the vein of Juicy Fruit ing Girl Helen sound almost anony- number is King Of Hearts from the and Sexual Healing, but saved mous. A good song though. second side and. had this been the from mere imitation, though not BIG POSTER SALE 'A' side, Furyo would have plagiarism, by the addition of defi- EVERY THURSDAY IN THE 8. Chakk/Out Of The sneaked up a couple of places nite George Benson influences on - Flesh. (Doublevision). the guitar and the vocals Certainly STUDENT UNION EXTENSION 5. The Staple Singers/ Sheffield's latest darlings claimed not an original record but an irre- Everything from ... Clash to Killing Joke. Slippery People. Bowie to Banshees Springsteen to Smiths that they preferred to wait to make sistable one the perfect release rather than (Epic). 1. Go-Between/ MANY ONLY f1.00 .4 tempt the market with sub- A Talking Heads song from Speak- Batchelor Kisses. YOU CAN COVER THAT DAMP PATCH .0 standard product. So why the ing In Tongues that almost qual- (Sire). • three mixes of the same number? ifies as being Gospel. Pop Staples OR WINE STAIN — CHEAPER THAN WALLPAPER Absolutely devastating. AND TWICE AS EASY TO PUT UP. • Predictably this is very Cab-like and the family treat this fairly faith- and, even more predictably, no- fully but imaginatively Gordon Taylor PA(;E ELEVEpl In the early primeval soup of punk a few evo- lutionary throwbacks emerged from the fer- MARSEILLE ment. Like Eddie and 'Touch The Night' - Marseille I'm sure you're aware the Hot Rods, Dr. Feel- of the origin fo such bands as the Beatles, Tear- good weren't in the drop Explodes and 'Frankie'. Now the magic of the mainstream, but they Mersey has unleashed the devestating quartet brought from Canvey Is- know as Marseille. land the tightest R'n B These four lads have already released two L.P.s and sup- I'd every heard. ported such mega-bands as Nazareth, Whitesnake and Black- My mate Keith and I slip- foot. Their career however has been smitten with setbacks ped into the Dortmunder and disappointment. Bierkeller amidst Levis. long The key to release them from this commercial Bastille is the hair and leather jackets. No masterpiece... 'Touch The Night.' Warehouse flat-tops here. It is superbly produced with the bark of 'Maiden and the We'd already missed the bite of American F.M. bands like Boston and Journey. Yet it support band and at 9.30 - a still possesses the care quality of being 'nice to listen to!' This good time for working peo- is not in album that fits nicely into a prescribed niche in any ple - Dr. Feelgood came on record collection. and dived straight into a few Although essentially a 'heavy' rock L.P. Touch The Night Feelgood standards. Lee Bril- would be very happy on the musical side of Magnum and leaux the sole surviving ori- Asia and yet would get any 'metaler' shaking what he's got. ginal member bawling out Tracks such a 'Crazy' and 'Reach for the Night' are sure to the songs over the electric get even the most ferrous audience crying for more. The title squawk of blues guitar and track is a soft, melodic well sung ballad of the quality many rhythm section. We had dim would not believe possible from the writers of the affore echoes of the past when Lee mentioned cuts. 'Walking on a High Wire' is the sort of song Brilleaux stepped forward you just can't stop humming. With a good video this is the with his harmonica but most- first single from the album and well worth a listen. ly there wasn't much more On the whole this album is a superb collection of music of a there than a pub blues band. variety hardly seen in these days of Venom and Man-o-war. Passing over 'Baby Jane' I can only reitterate that which Malcom Dome (Kerrang) has and 'Dangerous', misogynist already said... In short 'one of the finest British rock albums of to a syllable, we heard some 1984'. workaday blues enlivened by Jason Hutchings some frenetic dancing at the front. Finally the old faves tr * * e * * C o * * o tr * * 'Back in the Night', 'Down to the Doctor's' and 'Riot in Cell Block No. 9'. They bowed off after two encores leaving, I think, a satisfied audience. Martin Gilchrist • Pic: Ed Heart. ill 1

DIThe WarehouseWT presented three up-and-11103128pair of vocal chords and a selecion of coming acts last Thursday night in the feminist ditties. Hardly your typical aspir- form of The Nightingales, Toxic Shock ing pop stars, which made a very re- and The Omega Tribe. freshing change. The Nightingales were the first to dis- More in the aspiring pop star category play their 'talents' which unfortunately however was the third act of the night - weren't quite of the subtle nature that The Omega Tribe. I don't mean that as their name may suggest. The incredible any form of derogatory reference as I volume created by the frantic drumming, thought that they were by far the most equally raucous guitar-playing and the paletable act of the night. Their approach droning vocals made little impression ex- quite simply was young and dynamically cept on the rare occasions that a few appealing -ensuring entertainment rather rhythmical variations were innovated into than boredom. What more can I say ex- the set and we heard more digestable cept that I especially enjoyed hearing as numbers such as 'The Crunch' . much they appeared to enjoy playing Fortunately audible relief was but a Hard Life' (now available in your record stone's-throw away, and a novel and ing- ' shop) Definitely a band worth listening enious period of entertainment was pro- vided by Toxic Shock - two girls armed out for. with a bass guitar, a saxaphone, a good Mandy Kelly

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I ndiana Jones and the Temple of Doom They say that it's harmless, Film Index escapist fun in the Hollywood tradition. If you haven't seen it you obviously are avoiding it, ' Cavendish and if you have you know what Women s Centre Hall Skating The Bounty and MacLean relationship, and it's about. Support Group Trip defection to the Soviet Union. Swashbuckling adventures on The Lady and the Tramp At the Women's Centre, Cromer Meeting in Cavendish Hall for ice the high seas starring Mel Gib- Bachelor Party Terrace. Friday, 19th October at skating trip to Bradford. Thurs- Never heard of it, but Keith said day at 6.15 p.m. Cost £1.50 in- son and Anthony Hopkins. A load of sexist, cheap-laugh 1.00 p.m. it was a real goody. cluding travel and skates. Top Secret rubbish. Leeds Chinese Christian Wizard of Oz From the makers of airplane, a Management Society Romancing the Stone Held up for obscenity in the late Fellowship Welcome light-hearted romp through the Cocktails Adventure/fantasy romp in the 1960's due to its permissive atti- Night world of espionage. A bit of a Cocktail party in basement of II escapist tradition. Unfortunately tudes towards drug and sex. In Emmanuel Church. Saturday, disappointment, said my friend no one seems to have seen it. 20th October at 7.15 p.m. Blenheim Terrace. Monday, Keith. Feta Morgana 22nd October at 7.30 p.m. Cock- Eraserhead Management Soc Cal Even Keith doesn't know about tails only 90p. A bit too obvious, but worth it. this one. Apparantly, it is 'an Ploughman's Lunch Northern Ireland drama, all ab- The Christian Student All very surreal, and pretentious- imaginary mythology of creation In the basement of II Blenheim out the insignificance of the indi- and The Developing ly arty. Keith loved it. and the fall', but don't let that Terrace on Thursday, 25th Octo- vidual in the face of powerful World Christainne F stop you. ber at 1.00 p.m. To beheld on a social forces. A fine film, and An illustrated talk by Patricia An example of dirty realism, the fortnightly basis. available at the ABC with special Born in Flames Sandbach for One World Week. m examines the life of the rates. fil An allegorical fiim set in a post Sunday, 21st October 8.00 p.m. junky. Soundtrack by Bowie, Rag Mag Selling Trip to Another Country revolutionary future. The revlot at the Catholic Chaplaincy, subtitles in English - what more Nottingham Well made film set in the hypoc- was a sexual one, and the film Clarendon Place. could you ask. 20th October, leaving Union ritical environment of the En- examines the growing realisa- steps at 9.45 a.m. Incentives for Bunac glish Public school. Seen as a BMX Bandits tion that, as with all revolutions, high sales. Working hots in USA, Union loose adaptation of the Burgess It lasts for a week. not a lot has changed. Extn. Monday-Friday 1.00 p.m.- Leeds United 2.00 p.m. or Bricklayers, Monday Supporters Club 7.30 p.m. Trip to Huddersfield. Meet Par- kinson steps at 1.00 p.m. on 20th Halloween ANNOUNCE October. fE1 .00) Meet committee Extravaganza Theatre room C on Monday 22nd at 1.00 Eddy & Hot Rods, Babysitters, YOUR p.m. Pink Slax, Surfin' Dave, Climate. Music for Masses disco. Prog Playhouse (442111) our teeth by Thornton Monday, Tuesday 8.00 p.m., Parachute Society Rock disco. Thursday bop as Until 20th October, 'The skin of Wednesday-Saturday 7.30 p.m. SOCIETY'S Meeting well. Late bar promotions. 31st Saturday matinee 20th October, In the Faversham at 1.00 p.m. October 7.00 p.m.-1.00 a.m. All Civic Theatre (455505) 3.00 p.m. EVENTS - 24th October for free disco tick- for £3.00 17th-20th October, 'Antigony' by ets. Escape the Lecture Room Jean Anouilh. Ralph Thoresby Meanwood Valley Urban farm, The Grand (459351) Community Centre LISTINGS ARE French Society Book Sugarwell Road off Meanwood Until 20th October, 'The Great (679911) Sale Road. Welcomes volunteers and Waltz' from the book by Jerome 19th October, 'The Weazel under FREE! Tuesday 23rd at 1.00 p.m. Come helpers, weekend/day farm Chodorov. 7.00 p.m. Saturday the Cocktail Cabinet', with Ralph to French Department to collect work. Come and see or phone Matinee 2.00 p.m. Thoresby High School. money from book sale. 629759.

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rally and transport to Armley, At 2.30 p.m. on the 20th October. RCS olitics Meeting on women's oppres- sion and how to fight it. In the Raven Theatre at 1.00 p.m. on SDP Society Talk SDP Society General P.m- 25th October. ABC Cinema (452665) 'A Question of Work' by Norman Meeting ABC 1 'The Bounty' Saturday 20th, 'Christianise F' - SWSS 11.00 p.m. Jones. Committee Room B. In the Arts Building at 1.00 p.m. Sunday - 2.30 p.m, and 7.00 p.m. Monday, 22nd October, 7.00 on Monday, 22nd October. Meeting in committee room B at Week - 2.00 p.m., 4.45 p.m. and Friday 19th for week, 'BMX Ban- 1.00 p.m. on the 19th October. 7.45 p.m. dits' • 6.20 p.m. and 8.30 p.m. P.m. SDP Society Talk Leeds Jewish Socialists Miners Support Group ABC 2 'Top Secret' Cottage Road Cinema By Andrea Shepherd, the Presi- Sunday - 4.30 p.m. and 8.15 p.m. (751606) Present Steve Cohen, author of dent of SDP Students in the Arts In the OSA Lounge at 1.00 p.m. Week - 5.10 p.m. and 9.00 p.m. Friday 19th for week, 'Indiana 'That's Funny, You Don't Look Building at 7.00 p_m. on Tues- on the 22nd October. All mem- Anti-Semitic' in the Raven bers welcome to attend to ABC 3 'Cal' Jones and Temple of Doom' - day, October 23rd. Sunday - at 2.15 p.m. and 7.10 Theatre at 7.00 p.m. on Monday mobilise for the OGM on Tues- phone for times. p.m. 22nd, with an anti-racist analysis RCP Picket Armley Jail day. Week - at 2.15 p.m., 5.00 p.m. Lounge Cinema of leftwing anti-semitism. Meet at Dortmund Square for Labour Club General and 8.00 p.m. Students £1.50. (751061) Meeting Odeon Film Centre Friday 19th for week, 'The Lady and The Tramp' In Leeds University Union at (430031) 10.30 a.m. on the 21st October. Sunday - 3.00 p.m. and 6.00 p.m, Ticket price £1.00. Includes dis- Odeon 1 'Another Country' Week - 5.30 p.m. and 7.50 p.m. cussions on students and social- Sunday - 3.45 p.m., 5.50 p.m. Matinees Monday-Friday - 2.00 ism, the miners strike, local gov- and 7.35 p.m. p.m. Week - 2.05 p.m., 4.15 p.m., 6.30 ernment and International work. Wizard of Oz - 11.00 a.m., Mon- p.m. and 8.05 p.m. day to friday only. LUU Debate Odeon 2 'Bachelor Party' Tower Cinema (458229) This house believes that bombs Sunday - 2.35 p.m.. 5.10 p.m, are replacing democracy'. In the and 7.05 p.m. Friday 19th October for one Raven Theatre on Friday, 26th Week - 3.10 p.m., 5.45 p.m. and week. October at 1.00 p.m. 7.40 p.m. 'Herbie Rides Again' - phone for times. Labour club Women's Odeon 3 'Romancing the Stone' Sunday - 3.15 p.m., 5.40 p.m. Dayschool Rupert Beckett Theatre and 7.30 p.m. Friday 19th, 'Fats Morgana In LUU on Saturday, 20th Octo- Week - 3.10 p.m., 5.40 p.m. and 1971', Directed by Herzog. ber from 10.30 onwards. Ticket 8.10 p.m. price £1.00. Will include women Leeds Playhouse only discussions on women and Hyde Park Cinema (442111) the Labour party, and women (752045) Friday 19th, 'Born in Flames and the miner's strike. Friday 19th, 'Eraserhead' - 11.00 11.00 p

Liam McCloskey and 1.11.110.1. David Hamilton They speak in the Riley Smith Hall on Friday, 25th October at 1.00 p.m. McCluskey was one of the Bobby Sands hunger strikers iscos and David Hamilton was a con- victed loyalist paramilitary. Climate bles Bar. Thursday, 25th October LUU Conservative Jazz Funk band and disco at the 7.30 p.m. Free to members. Association Meeting Astoria, Roundhay Road. Friday. To discuss the OGM agenda. In October 19th. From 9.00 p.m. Jazz and Blues Soc Bop committee rooms A and B on until late iE1.00). In the Doubles Bar. 12th Novem- Monday, 22nd October at 1.00 Parachute Society Disco ber from 7.30 p.m. (80/60p) Jive p.m_ and dive to the hottest sounds. • John Lynch as Cal. caught up in a cycle from which there seems no escape At Martines. Wednesday, 24th October, before 10.30 p.m. Lum(i)es & Combined Labour Club At The Warehouse Studies Disco Revolutionary Disco Monday, 22nd October. 'Jazz At the Tartan Bar. Saturday, 20th Hipsters' plus 'Silent Ambition'. In the Doubles Bar. Wednesday , October from 8.00 p.m. (Late 24th October 7.30 p.m. Benefit Thursday, 25th October. bar) 1500. for the miners (70/40p). 'Flesh for Lulu'. LU Indian Students Soc LUU Biological Society Dicso The Gun Club Elvis Costello and The Monday, 29th October. Party Doubles Bar. Tuesday, 23rd Attractions Monday, 22nd October in the 'Fiat Lux'. Diwali/Freshers party in the Dou- October (60/40p). Polytechnic Students Union. Tuesday, 23rd October at 7.30 Hanoi Rocks/Johnny p.m. In the University Refectory. Thunders Tickets £5.00. Saturday, October 20th at 7.30 19/21 SOMERS STREET, p.m. In the University refectory. Spear of Destiny ckets £3.00 advance and £4.00 Thursday, 25th October in the AV A 1 LEEDS LS1 2R6 on the door. Poly Ents Hall. Tickets £3.00 40t Telephone: 468287 101 Monday 22nd - Jazz Hipsters ' Silent Ambition LEEDS POLYTECHNIC STUDENTS UNION Thursday 25th - Flesh for Lulu Monday 29th - Fiat Lux FREE PARTIES - phone 468287 between 9am and 5pm DISCOUNT FRIDAY AND SATURDAY FREE before 10.30 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - 50p after. (unless there is a band hooked - discount if possible) ENTS • PLEASE BRING YOUR UNION CARDS • MONDAY, 22nd OCTOBER GUN CLUB ...... THURSDAY, 25th OCTOBER L.U.U. OPEN MEETING SPEAR OF DESTINY ...... £3.00 To discuss what action is to be SUNDAY, 4th NOVEMBER S.P.K . taken over the British National FRIDAY, 9th NOVEMBER Party Demonstration. NEW MODEL ARMY ...... £2.50 FRIDAY, 16th NOVEMBER ANYONE INTERESTED SHOULD ATTEND AT REDSKINS ...... £2.50 1.00pm, MONDAY 22nd THURSDAY, 22nd NOVEMBER IN THE R.H. EVANS LOUNGE THE MARCH VIOLETS ...... £2.50 PAGE FOURTEEN Money For Old Hope Help the Aged have re- panted by personal letters cently re-launched a and birthday cards. Similarly scheme which aims to the cash donations are sup- plemented by gifts. help old people in poor The scheme has grown or developing countries, from strength to strength, and at the same time to and today operates in i ncrease western twenty-six countries; includ- awareness of the prob- ing India, Sri Lanka, Ecuador, Kenya and Trinidad. Help The lems that they encoun- Aged operate through the ter. care agencies present in each country, but the appropria- For just £1.00 a week a tion of funds is carefully con- sponsor can provide a year's trolled. clothing and medical care for The resident care agency an old person overseas. Thus applies to Help The Aged, the scheme, called 'Adopt-a- and signs a contract with granny' not only benefits the them. They provide state- elderly, but also has a real ments of how the money is value to the sponsors them- used; in some cases all of it selves. will be given to the old per- The scheme started in 1974 son, while in other instances in response to the requests of it will go to provide food, a Primary School. They medical care and other vital raised £20 for Help the Aged, neccessities. In this way the but wanted to see where needs of each grandparent their donation went. Through are catered for individually. Help The Aged's contacts in Should your adopted India the money was distri- elderly person die then Help buted through the Catholic The Aged informs the spon- organisation, 'Little Sisters of sor immediately, and can the Poor', in Bangalore, who arrange for details of another had a number of old people old person in need of care to in their care who they were be sent to the donor. unable to support. Help The Aged deduct no The scheme developed money from donations for with the aid of Indian care their administration and they agencies who provide the proudly claim that every pen- biographies and pictures of ny donated goes to old peo- the adopted old person. This, ple in need. All administra- Help The Aged claim, is a tive costs are paid for by vital part of the scheme, and money reclaimed from the leads in many cases to the Inland Revenue who give tax development of close relief on convenants. friendships between the For further details of how sponsor and the adopted you can help an old person in grandparent. need, and also learn some- A quarterly newsletter is thing about life in totally sent by a Help The Aged rep- different countries write to: resentative informing the 'Adopt-a-granny' A /0 donor of how their money is cio Help The Aged Hel helping their adopted rela- FREEPOST tive, but this is often accom- London EC1B 180 OPINION LIBERTARIANISM OPINION Last term Marcus Killick Party - a tradition dating from 'Think Tank' report on the future sions or to take positive steps to wrote an article for 'Leeds the 1880's and the split over This Government is cer- of the Welfare State illustrate 'create jobs', boost the eco- Student' about the influence Home Rule and reinforced tainly the most Libertarian that, far from being influenced nomy and protect the weak of Libertarianism on Mrs. when Asquith's government since the war. by Libertarians, she has a keen have in fact led to the opposite of all these aims. To attempt to Thatcher and upon the Fed- split in the First World War. eye on the short-term political interest. To suggest that the 'alleviate' hunger, ill health and eration of Conservative Stu- It rejects the 'Church and Coun- Libertarians reject, what Mar- Conservative Party's National poverty is not enough - it is time dents (FCS). Marcus is now try' beliefs where everyone cus referred to as the 'Churchill/ organisation is strongly influ- to examine and tackle the Chairman of the Leeds Uni- 'knows' his or her place in Soci- MacMillan style juggling act' enced by Libertarians is also causes. Is it not strange that the versity branch of the Federa- ety. method of consensus govern- false. The decision to accept de- Toxteth and Brixton riots occur- tion. This is a reply to that Few Libertarians within the ment. The Consensus to which mands from the National Young red in a country where 'job crea- article and an attempt to ex- Conservative Party or the Fed- he refers is the same consensus Conservatives for Heroin and tion' schemes have been run for plain Libertariansim and to eration of Conservative Stu- which invited Trade Union lead- Drug Abuse to be debated at many years and in areas where put it into the context of the dents advocate private armies ers to Downing Street, pro- last week's Party Conference governments have poured mil- or police forces. Instead they duced high inflation and econo- modern Conservative Party. was seen by some as an lions of pounds in the form of wish to see a less powerful state mic stagnation and saw the ero- attempt to 'expose' those regional grants? Those who There are four basic princi - a society where individual sion of personal freedoms and Libertarians who support the rioted had been betrayed by the freedom is paramount. the increasing power of the legalisation of all drugs. old political consensus, The Libertarianism of the State. The consensus, continued by 'New Right' is the opposite Therefore many present day Churchill, Macmillan and Heath of the Authoritarianism of The Prior and Tebbit Employ- 'crimes' should cease to be re- (after 1972), has led to real We can no longer afford to garded as such leg. prostitution ment Acts, the reduction of in- poverty. the 'Old Right' of the Tory cover over the cracks, we and all consenting sexual prac- flation and the creation of free- Party. demolish what is old tise). Libertarians oppose the dom epitomised by the sale of If he were to tackle the causes must pies of Libertarianism: The right Trade Union land Student Un- Council Houses and the aban- he would lose his precious con- and outmoded and build of all to life, liberty and Justly ion) closed shop and all misuse donment of state controlled in- sensus. A Libertarian recog- afresh. acquired property; The volun- of privilege. In short Liberta- comes policy are the antithesis nises the causes and knows that tary exchange of all goods and rians reject programmes (such of the Churchillian or 'Butskel- the shift towards Statism and services; The liberty to pursue a as Student grants) that support lite' style of government. It socialism must be reserved. The Welfare system, the tax chosen lifestyle and to promote the non-poor - often the rich - would, however, be totally The attempts by consensus and benefit systems all need to it by peaceful persuasion, but with money taken from the tax- wrong to say that Libertarian governments to paper over be reformed. The liberation of not to impose it forcibly on any- payer - often poor. Libertarians thought dominates this Govern- cracks and postpone necessary industry from the inefficiencies one else; The elimination of ment. but politically unpalitable deci- of the socialised State sector coercive intervention by the must be speeded up, Mrs. They oppose immigration State. It is an ideology of tree- Thatcher started by breaking controls and censorship, the old consensus now we need dom. the opposite of the 'Nanny For Marcus to allege that the The politician and believe that if there is consensus radical change. The strong State' mentality, and has its Libertarians are being 'in- always seeks a political basis in the Free Market Liberal- no victim there is no crime. creasingly listened to by Mrs. strand of Libertarianism within arrangement with econo- ism of the Nineteenth Century. Thatcher' is nonsense. Her 'U- the party (and within FCS) can mic systems rather than It is completely compatible with are not the uncaring ideologica turn' on the 5% 'cut' in Unem- provide the engine for such the long tradition of Liberal lunatics that Marcus would ployment benefit in 1981 and tackling the root causes. change. thought within the Conservative have you believe. her supression of the notorious Michael Simmonds PAGE FIFTEEN MIENS LACROSSE GROW UP

After a dismal last sea- bronzed-Adonis Huw trary, the few post- plethora of moves, us- son in which the Uni- Davies has returned, pubertal team members ing the space offered versity was relegated along with dour Tim seemed to be suffering almost intelligently. back to Division 5, a Jones and new boy senile dementia, apart We predict a bright fu- new line-up has brought Mike Gregson, to scrub from their one ex- ture for this team, its a new, mature look to away the acne-crusted England defender. He major aim being a the team - you could say look suffered last sea- alone, however, was not second grip in three that the lacrosse balls son. enought to stem the un- years on the Divisional have dropped. Not that this Wilm- broken flow of posses- Championship. Ex-skipper, slow team was at all sion, won by Bob Whit- Scorers: Davies - 11, Gregson - 5, francophHe-turned- menacing; on the con- worth at centre, which Colley - 5, Peterson - 4, Hubbert - 2, gave the attack ample Jones T. - 2, Whitworth 1. O opportunity to practice a Huw Davies KEEPER JOHNSON ti SAVES LEEDS

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1 7th respectively. Overall Leeds finished 4th behind a strong Sheffield contingent. X-COUNTRY REPORT Good runs by C. Parker and J. Shield pushed the ladies' Meanwood park was competed over the men's team into 5th place. the setting for the first four mile course with Greg Exofeld Race of the sea- Hull finishing fifth, just 25 MANCHESTER RELAY seconds behind the winner. son last Wednesday. Last Saturday Leeds took Mike Balls and Mike Leigh seven teams to Manchester An encouraging turnout ran well coming in 10th and to compete over a fast two- mile relay course. Despite still being under strength, Leeds A-team man- aged an overall placing of 14th, Best individual perform- ances came from Sheepturd, whose leg of 9 mins 39 secs was the third fastest of the day, and Rob Hudson who just missed an individual prize. Solid performances for the A-team and D-team were put in by Greg Hull and Gary Tid- ings respectively, Anne Thorpe showed great potential, helping the A-team iiiiiiiiiiMa0000•01101011a0000006000011000044060 .061. to 10th position behind Man- • Pm: Steve Harrop • Leeds scoring against Lancaster last Wednesday. Leeds chester. Her own time was won 3-1. the 5th fastest of the day. For their opening game of the season Leeds fielded many • Pm.- Steve Harrop new faces from the side which won the NUL last season. Ian Groome Leeds got away to a good start when Kibblewhite picked his spot from just inside the penalty area to put the NIGHTLINE • For someone to talk to and for information - 442602 every night 8.00 home side one up after ten minutes. p 00 a.m Nightline is confidential Despite dominating the first half, Leeds failed to make and run by students good their advantage. ... • it * * The second half saw a strong UMIST side take control. Will Karen stop being a cornflake when However with a string of fine saves from keeper Johnson, No one ever sends me a message Per- Musnroom crop is good this year - lust she's stopped eating those funny veget Leeds battled hard to hold on to win 1-0. sona) ask Rachel. ables? Or will the ferret get her first.? D. Fawcett * rer * *

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The first XI opened their league program- me with a disappoint- CALLING ing 1-0 defeat at home to Hull University. Leeds started impressive- ALL ly and dominated the first fifteen minutes, yet being unable to turn pressure into ward, Hull created a couple Leeds should be able to SPORTS goal chances. Hull then took victories over Lancaster challenge for promotion. the lead against the run of of chances on the break University. In their first ven- play and Leeds lost their which forced good saves * * * * * ture into the Yorkshire In- way for the rest of.the half. from Pat Ansell in the Leeds The second XI continued door League Division 111 CLUBS After the interval Leeds goal, including a penalty. their unbeaten run, annihi- they gained a draw and a Unfortunately Leeds lating Bingley 11-0 with a win against Slazengers and once again were on top, and In-line with Union policy on could not quite equalize, but Phil Percival hat-trick. Doncaster to strengthen despite earning five or six banks, Leeds University Un- the performance showed hope of promotion at the short corners could not pull In mid-week, Leeds man- ion is now ready to change level. As Leeds pushed for- that with improvement, first attempt. aged a clean sweep of four its accounts to the Co- operative Bank. All clubs holding bank accounts MUST change their bank accounts by signing new DUNDEE DRAG bank mandates for the Co- operative Bank. The new mandates will be posted on IT OUT society noticeboards this week. A man dressed in a skirt failed to enhance the performance of Dundee ladies hockey team last Friday. Once completed they Playing on the left-wing, any possible distraction he might should be returned to the have caused was ignored, and he was hopelessly outclassed Finance Office by October by the Leeds right-hand side of Debbie MacLaren and Anne- 31st. Marie Thomas. Failure to do so may re- The game was played at a furious pace, with both sides sult in the loss of your grant pushing the ball effectively around the pitch, and the new for the new academic year recruits for Leeds beginning to show some team spirit. 1 984/85. and any monies re- Leeds, however, gained the upper hand, with centre- maining in your accounts. forward Rosie Phipps scoring twice from the many opportu- Mark Lindsey • Poc. Daniel Simpson. nities presented to her, The third goal was scored by Debbie MacLaren. Union Treasurer Within 3 years a £50 million business could depend upon your next move

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