UNION NEWS

No. 216 LEEDS UNIVERSITY UNION FRESHERS EDITION Friday, 28th September, 1962 Price 3d. Plea from Lodgings Warden brings great response from Leeds public ALL BUT ONLY JUST Major Lodgings WHITHER NOW? Leeds Girl Takes Over Newspaper Crisis A verted Changes Will Be Made By the News Editor UE to a big response to appeals for JJR IN G IN G out the first Student News of the session almost single-handed this week is last Dlodgings from Leeds townspeople, there year’s Union Senior Vice-President Mary Squire, will be no tents on the Moor this year. who got the job as editor Last week it had been feared that more in August after she left Leeds, having graduated than 120 students would begin the term in history. without a roof over their heads. Editing Student News is only part of her job, however. But the situation is still very serious. Yester­ Her proper title is N.U.S. Pub­ licity Officer, and this in­ day, Miss Carol Abell, the Men’s Lodgings Warden, cludes organizing the Student said that although she even had a few more places Journalist Conference once a year, and editing the Student than she needed for British students, there were Guide to London and other still a number of overseas students without lodg­ annual booklets, as well as Student News, which is the ings. About 70 have not yet contacted her, and N.U.S.’s official newspaper. there are over 100 who have been accepted by the The first Leeds person to do University but have not confirmed that they are the job, she is not the first woman. Twenty-three-year-old coming. Mary, who comes from Swan­ sea, takes over from David MARY SQUIKE All women students have been found places. Harris, who has been Publi­ city Officer for the past reporter asked her. “ I inteid Much of the accommodation is only temporary eighteen montho. to try and n^ak'e it look m or One difficulty will be her like a newspaper,” she said, however. Appeals from pulpits a fortnight ago had lack of any previous journal- “ At present it is rather quiet a great effect, and bedding has been made available istic experience, although and ljke a magazine rather by the Yorkshire Association of Baptist Churches. while she was at Leeds, she than ' a newspaper/' Also wrote for Union News and planned are a regular arts This will be used for housing overseas students in Gryphon occasionally. page and a column about Weetwood Pavilion should the need arise. students in parliament. She also wants to include much AssistUKlCC more news than in the past. As for the other parts of However, she is confident her job, she says quite simply she will manage, for she has that “ N.U.S. must be known, expert advice and assistance This means more contacts, This is what it’s like. Fortunately most freshers won’t now close at hand from her wider publicity, etc.” have to wander the streets as soon as they arrive to start journalist fiance, She is not sure what she their university course. But there will still be a few, who, MacArthur who works on the would like to do career-wise like him, will have the beginning of their careers marred by Yorkshire Post. eventually, but she thinks it the Government’s failure to provide an adequate educational She works virtually single- will probably be something to policy for the nation. handed at present, but the do with public relations work, publicity department is ex­ panding so fast that she thinks she will have to have an assistant fairly soon, or IN THIS ISSUE alternatively divide the job M I S S A B E L L MRS. SLEDGE between two people — one Room at the Top . . . Men’s Warden Women’s Warden Manchester may become being editor of Student News This is Union News . . . and the other publicity officer. Your Voice in the Union . But there is promise of lodgings from a very Student News only started News ...... large number of university staff, which could solve “ Slum University” in 1958, but it has a national Health and the Student circulation of 50,000 and The Reason Why .... the problem. comes out eight times a year PRESSURE of numbers at Manchester University at a penny a time. Learning to Feel...... 8 Most of the temporary accommodation will has now become so great that the intake of This is Your C ity ...... 9 What sort of policy would S p o r t...... 10 only be available for a few weeks, but by then freshers has been limited this year for the first she follow? Had she any Miss Abell estimates that enough permanent room time. Heads of depart­ changes in mind? our will have been found elsewhere. ments have been told to cut down on their num­ Clearing House “ We shall probably manage to muddle through Official Outfitters ber of admissions. Opens WITHIN this year,” she said, “ but what on earth shall we The Registrar, Mr. Vincent to Leeds Q P E N IN G this month is do next year? ” Two hundred and fifty or more Knowles, blamed the Govern­ EASY ment for the fact that the the long-needed and long- University Union extra freshers are due in October, 1964. university could not expand awaited clearing house for its numbers either this year university applications. REACH ^ The Tie House of the North. or next. Senior Vice-President of the Union, Paula Applicants will send one FOR YOUR Over 500 different designs always in O’Neill, commenting on the situation, said it was He warned that before form to this central office, stock including the full range of numbers were increased, a and photostat copies will be University Ties. disgraceful. “ If we had sufficient residential accom­ new refectory and new halls sent to the universities named OUTFITTING modation all this would never have arisen. The ulti­ of residence had to be built. by the applicant. After all ★ Dress Wear Hire Service. Otherwise Manchester was in the candidates have been NEEDS For any occasion you can hire the mate blame must lie with the Tory Government danger of becoming a “ slum chosen in this way, the clear­ complete outfit, and for such a for their niggardly policy towards grants for university," he said. ing house will put unsuccess­ ful applicants in touch with moderate charge. universities.” Last year, they had taken any remaining vacancies. more students than they had Yes, you’re within easy reach of the Student’s Best Friend intended in anticipation of The scheme will only be “ But I think the University lodgings authori­ enough money from the fully operative for technology ties have done a great job in the face of such Government. Now, after the applicants to begin with, but Lawson tremendous difficulties.” Government’s cuts in univer­ the headaches of headmasters, sity grants, they were having applicants, and university H ardy’s Ltd. to reduce their numbers. selectors will still be greatly Leeds is hardest hit by the present nation-wide lightened. In charge of it all 57-59 New Briggate, Leeds 1. Tel. 24226 crisis, but in Hull and Sheffield there is much This year's 2,250 freshers is the former senior assistant Official Outfitters to the University Union will bring the number at registrar at Leeds, who left anxiety too. Manchester to about 8,500. the University last year

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The 7 men and of the 1 woman in the ROOM AT THE TOP Union This will be Tony’s second that the present buildings but here in Leeds such is year on Executive, as he are bursting at the seams. the wealth of successful was last year’s secretary, May we take this oppor­ enterprises, that this new and so his experience will tunity of reminding him experiment is almost cer­ UNION NEWS takes a look at prove to be one of his most that Union News could do tainly assured of success. valuable assets. Despite his with a larger office, and The choice of Ian for this heavy duties in the Union wish him the best of luck post has been a wise one. has been one of Leeds’ out­ he still finds time to be an in his onerous and often He is a student of Psy­ this year's Executive standing speakers and de­ all-round athlete, and he is tedious tasks. chology, of whom it has baters. Last year he was a keen swimmer, rugby been said, he “ generates Chairman of Debates, and player, and tennis enthu­ new ideas like other men he reached the semi-final t t ERE they are! The Union’s eight Top People siast, though he is said to brew tea.” His enthusiasm of the N.U.S. debating be hopeless at picking for everything will be a tournament. The General Athletics who will be controlling your destiny this year draws on football coupons. Secretary is Tony Lavender, great asset, and we hope in the fields of finance, sport, and societies. Who Politically he is a member who describes himself as that he will in the coming of the flexible far Left, and year establish a pattern are these men of power? Three of them are he has been president of the which will last for a long married, three have grown beards over the Labour Society. He only The Union’s coffers are time. takes off his C.N.D. badge now in the hands of 3rd summer vac., and half of them are post-graduates. when he goes to bed, and year lawyer Nigel Rodley. But let’s take a closer look. that only because he doesn’t He is well-known as last wear pyjamas. year’s Rag Chairman, and “ He has the physi­ member of the English Pete hasn’t taken the job ognomy of an out-of- Department. He was born just to get free dinners, and work horse-thief, and at Kingston-on-Thames, and he intends to put into prac­ spent much of his life in tice his well-formulated the integrity of a Nottingham, but his calm ideas on just what a Union Christmas cracker exterior and familiar should be. It promises to be motto writer.” This was sunken cheeks conceal one an exciting year. who is essentially a wan­ how a friend of Peter derer. * Hall summed him up His literary abilities are Supporting him as Senior recently for Union outstanding, and as editor Vice-President is 21-year- News. Such are the of Union News, and sub­ old post-graduate education alleged qualities of this sequently of Gryphon, he student and former his­ brought a new and refresh­ torian Paula O’Neill. A year’s President. ing high standard to pretty, unassuming blonde, student journalism. Paula comes from Liverpool Peter, who is 25 and a (in its capacity as capital Tony Lavender modern jazz enthusiast, is His tongue flows as easily in his sixth year at Leeds as his pen, and during his Nigel Rodley “ quite a dull person.” In and is a post-graduate time at the university he fact he is far from being so. by now possibly better He is a Finals Civil Engin­ Ian Channell known from his portrait eer who plays rugby for the which adorns a shop win­ University 2nd XV. ★ Full marks dow on Woodhouse Lane. Tony says he is not inter­ The Secretary, Mike He is a notable Franco­ ested in Union politics, and Fletcher, is a man of catho­ phile, and has acted in regards them as “ a load of lic tastes. He owns a motor­ French Society plays, but bloody bunkum.” bike (old), a wife (young), to me! perhaps his recent trip to a fretsaw, and some hi-fi Russia indicates a shift of equipment. After a few affections. His three loves, moments’ conscience- he says, are “ women, fast stricken pause he also cars, and holidays abroad, Executive has an extra blurted out: “ I ’m all for the in that order.” member this year, with Ian Common Market.” Channell co-opted to the If he administers the newly-created post of Gen­ A sixth year Houldsworth Union’s money as wisely eral Cultural Secretary. Ian, student, he says of the two and as competently as he who is 29 and married, and engineers on Union Com­ Paula O’Neill collected a record total for has travelled widely, has mittee, “ we’re just good charities last year, we may the none-too-easy but badly friends.” His name appears of Ireland). She too leans rest assured that our mem­ needed task to try to co­ on 5,600 union cards, and if towards the Left, but apart bership fees are in safe ordinate the cultural activi­ you want to know how the from this she claims in her hands. “ I ’m going to try ties of the Union. In any constitution can be fiddled, soft Irish brogue “ I have and oblige everybody if they other Union there might be then go to him for unbiased no idiosyncrasies.” oblige me,” he adds. no need for such a position, advice. She has shown her ad­ ministrative capabilities as Catering Secretary, and as a member of Rag Commit­ Someone has to look after tee, and the success of her the everyday running of the past record indicates that Union and this year the lot she will serve the Union has fallen to Finals General well this year. As S.V.P. one of her chief duties will take be the entertainment of Union guests, a capacity in which her Rag Revue danc­ ing experience may prove a The valuable attribute. Economist This year’s Junior Vice- President is tall, dark and handsome Tony Evans, a chemical engineer, who will Money matters are much less troublesome now. be responsible for publicity and information. He is often free next Vac Now that I bank with the Westminster. When I receive a cheque or a warrant: I don’t hunt round any Special offer to undergraduates more for someone to cash it : I pay it straight into my bank. I use cheques myself, for payments; Place an order with your and bankers’ orders — not my memory — take care newsagent now, for THE ECONOM IST of the regular items, such as subscriptions. I gave Melvyn Eastburn to be supplied weekly until the myself full marks for ‘discovering’ the Westminster. end of term, and a copy will then be And so, I think, would you. Just ask the nearest Scientist Melvyn Eastburn, sent free to your home each who is the new House branch to tell you about the Westminster Secretary. week during the vacation. Bank service to students. His signature will soon be familiar on the myriad THE ECONOMIST, one of Britain’s notices which all House world famous papers, has more Secretaries are obliged to WE STMINSTE R pin up everywhere. At pre­ than half its circulation overseas. sent struggling with “ W ar If you want a world view, BANK LIMITED and Peace,” he admits he Tony Evans also reads Union News a more than ordinary grasp of sometimes. world affairs, try it for HEAD OFFICE: 41 LOTHBURY, LONDON, EC2 to be seen around quietly chewing a pipe, and looking He, too, is responsible for yourself. The width of coverage Your nearest branch is: 14 Eldon Terrace, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, 2 like an advertisement for keeping in mind the need will surprise you. Old Spice. for Union extensions, now U N IO N N E W S— Friday, 28th September, 1962 3

they are being printed cor­ interesting in the Union. rectly. You don’t even need to be Closely linked with busi­ able to write brilliantly: This is UNION N E W S ____ ness is the Sales Manager. this is all learnt through Every Friday, he has to practice and experience. organize the selling of the And you can always join JJA T E D , loved, accused, abused — but always paper at about eight points the business or sales side of by the paper. bought. That is Union News, and always has in and around the univer­ sity. To do this, some 25 Producing a newspaper is been ever since it was founded fifteen years ago. people have to be found a fascinating and exciting Last Year’s Editor during the week preceding Through the years, adventure, and it is en­ The paper, which publication day, to sell the thusiasm for this and not editors have been the paper, for an hour each, on began coming out objects of Rag and pre-Ball skill which is the important the Friday morning. thing. If you are keen, the weekly instead of fort­ stunts, news editors have they all do? Let’s start at articles are obtained from nightly only last ses­ fought duels with engineers, Attached to the sales de­ rest will come. Keenness is the top. people outside the paper partment are the Subscrip­ the common denominator of and once the editor and sion, is editorially inde­ Boss of the whole set-up who either have an axe to tions Manager, whose job it all of Union News’ often pendent of Union Com­ three assistants had to is the Editor. Though satis­ grind in public or who are is to attend to and send off bizarre staff. mittee, although it can­ spend three days and nights fying as far as power and experts on some subject. all the subscription orders, at the printers producing Staff feature writers and the Publicity Manager, If you are keen to join not criticize Union creative urge is concerned, us, come along to our stall the paper from start to this job is literally full­ often do surveys on differ­ who paints posters adver­ employees. finish themselves. on Bazaar Day and talk it time. ent aspects of student life tising what is in the paper, over with us. As well as University In spite of all this and As well as deciding and or help write some of the and puts them up at Union members, it also maintaining the paper’s weekly regular columns in strategic points in the numerous other close the paper. Union before Friday. caters for students at the shaves, the paper, which editorial policy, he must various Leeds colleges. This has a circulation of 3,000 also be kood at personnel The Sports Editor’s job is As you can see from all scheme is in its early stages this there’s scope for all (the fourth largest of any management if he is to similar to the news editor’s. as yet, but by the end of mould together the whole One of the perks of being a kinds of people and talents. student newspaper), lives Union News office this year, it is hoped that staff of sub-editors, writers sports reporter is that quite But don’t think that you Union News will represent on, due to the ceaseless and reporters, etc., into an often getting a report on a need to have any previous can be found at the all students in Leeds, not efforts of its 50-60 staff. efficient, fast-working team match will mean travelling experience before joining just those at the University. What kind of things do to produce each issue. The away with one of the uni­ Union News; it’s the place end of the bottom Editor also does a good deal versity teams. to get you “ previous ex­ of the make-up, or design­ Co-operating with the perience.” Everyone on the corridor in the Union ing of the pages. news, features and sports staff is an amateur, though departments is the Pictures in the end they become just past the Women's Editor and his staff of pretty skilled. and this is RESPONSIBILITY photographers. Each sub­ Several ex-members of Cloakroom and next editor submits a list of staff are now big names on W ith him rests the final photos he needs for his national papers, so if you’re to the incoming phone responsibility and many an stories and articles to the planning to be a journalist, the Staff editor has worked until pictures editor every week, Union News is just the calls box. dawn to meet the last dead­ place for you. be to keep the Union on its and photographers are sent line when the paper is out to take them. But many people join toes by lively but construc­ behind schedule. tive criticism. In his turn, the pictures Union News because they W ith the Editor in these editor submits enterprising just want to do something Backing him up as all-night marathons and or unusual photos taken by Assistant Editor is another deputising for him on all scientist, R IC H A R D W A G ­ his staff, and these are other occasions is the often published. N ER (no relation to the Assistant Editor. His chief composer), who is a 2nd- Photographers have to task is to see to the smooth- provide their own cameras, year chemical engineer running of the paper’s but Union News pays for from Brighton. A ruthlessly everyday administration. efficient pictures editor last all films and developing year, Richard also manages He must ensure that copy materials. Theatre Group’s lighting, deadlines are being met by A career and has just returned from the sub-editors, and that Zagreb, Yugoslavia, with editorial wishes are being the Group. carried out. He is in effect FINANCIAL the chief sub-editor. At the News Desk is The paper’s financial GREG CHAMBERLAIN, a The News Editor is re­ affairs are run by the historian and Union Com­ sponsible for gathering Business Manager and his is what it’s mittee member, who was material for the three pages staff. He is responsible for editor last year. He claims of news in the paper. To seeing that bills are paid Brian Glover his life is ruled by news­ help him, he has a team of and charged. He must also papers and Wagnerian 15 or so reporters, who are keep an eye on general NEWCOMER to the opera, and is also a given one or perhaps two expenses, and see that there editorial chair this reporting assignments each is no excessive spending in worth connoisseur of Leeds fish issue is 19-year-old 2nd- and chip shops. He comes week. They may be asked any department. He must year colour chemist from Essex. to do anything from inter­ strike a balance against If you divide the population into two groups— viewing the Lord Mayor to spending pressures from all BRIAN GLOVER. Born In charge of pictures is finding out how many pints sides. those who take The Times and those who don’t and bred in Sale (final IAN MORRISON, an the president of the Engin­ engineer turned psycholo­ eers can take. A newspaper’s life-blood reduction) in Cheshire, gist. A colourful and forth­ —you find this: those who don’t take The Times A reporter’s job can be and main source of revenue he rose quickly from right figure at all times, he — advertising— is under his has been called “ the tramp satisfying and often excit­ are in the great majority. Those who do are Sports Editor to Assis­ ing, as he is in the fore­ care, too. Most of Union tant Editor last session. of Union Committee.” He is News’ advertisement’s are either at the top in their careers, or are confi­ fond of fast motor-bikes, front of events in the Union, or should be if he is good. obtained for the paper by a Tall and rather quiet, he and has just got engaged. London agency, and not by dently headed there. bears a slight resemblance About half the paper is the business manager per­ to General de Gaulle. He Diligently extorting under the supervision of the The Times both by its seniority in experience articles from everybody is sonally. So his job here is spent the summer vac. put­ Features Editor. Although to see that all the adverts ting gift coupons in Kel­ Features Editor DOUG there is a small permanent and by its incomparable prowess as a modern SANDLE. A psychology go into the paper and to logg’s corn-flakes packets staff, a large number of check from the proofs that in Manchester, “ but,” he student, he writes poetry, newspaper, naturally commends itself to suc­ says, “ Shredded Wheat is likes curly pipes, bread and still best.” milk, and the Isle of Man, For PORTABLE cessful people. There is no high level confer­ and is to be seen every­ Politically, he is moder­ where in a sort of Eskimo TYPEWRITERS ence, no board meeting, no top executive’s ately Left, but is not in jacket. Last year, he edited C.N.D. He claims he has no the prize-winning magazine private office into which The Times is not apt particular axe to grind and “ 61.” that his policy as editor will to be taken. Taking over the newly combined post of Business ALL THE This choice of a newspaper by people who ROOM, RADIO & CALL and Advertising Manager is BEST MAKES get on is indisputable.* In which of the two SERVICE STEPHEN CROWTHER, who does English. He SEE THEM . . . groups do you place yourself? dresses like a Frenchman, TRY THEM . . . Backed ELECTRIC BLANKETS ON but intends to keep a level by Service ALL BEDS head and accumulate vast 117, THE HEADROW, LEEDS, 1 Tel. 28466 ( P A B X ) profits (for the paper). Faversham Read Hotel A comfortable hotel for friends Buy UNION NEWS and relatives — very near the THE TIMES University * STUDENTS AND THE TIMES: As a student Terms: you can have t h e t i m e s for 2}d. Write for Every Friday details to the Circulation Manager, THE t i m e s , 24/- SINGLE London, E.C.4. 44/- DOUBLE

Springfield Mount, 2. Tel. 28817 PRICE 3d. 4 U N IO N N E W S— Friday, 28th September, 1962 UNION NEWS YOUR VOICE IN THE UNION Weekly Newspaper of Leeds Students Any member of the Union More often than not, Editor: BRIAN GLOVER By Brian MacArthur is able to approach a mem­ Union Committee will ratify ber of Union Committee. If the proposals of its sub­ Assistant Editor: RICHARD W A G N ER he has a personal problem committees. If it disagrees Yorkshire Post Universities Correspondent he should contact the Edu­ with certain points, it will New s Editor ...... G R E G C H A M B E R L A IN cation and Welfare Secre­ pass the suggestion back for Features Editor ...... D O U G S A N D L E tary. If he wants to fly further consideration. But Pictures Editor ...... IA N M O R R IS O N ESPITE its critics, the government of the cheaply to Greece, he should at all times, the proposal Business Manager ...... STEPHEN CROWTHER approach the N.U.S. Secre­ will be exhaustively dis­ Sales Manager ...... C O L IN R O B IN S O N D Union is essentially democratic. It is not the tary. If he dislikes the food cussed. The Editor would like to thank Mr. M. T. Murphy fault of Union Committee—not perhaps the fault in Refectory, he can ap­ for his invaluable assistance at a critical stage in the proach the Catering Secre­ General Meeting of science and technology students committed to a tary. production of this issue. If he wants more money If you still have not rigorous time-table—if Union government seems for club or society, he achieved satisfaction, you should see the Student Trea­ can organise a Special at times oligarchical. surer. If he thinks there General Meeting and appeal should be more coat racks for its support. A general Essential administration or spoken too boldly for its in the cloakrooms, he can meeting is the ultimate ACTION NOW and representation has been members. approach the House Secre­ governing body of the Union carried out for some years Many students must feel tary—and so on. and Union Committee is by a handful of students that the government of the The Union Diary lists all forced to act on its decision. dedicated to the belief that Union has little to do with the Officers of Union Com­ The route is often lengthy MAJOR digs crisis has just been averted. the Union should be run to themselves. W hat use will mittee. They are available benefit its members and that their comments be? How and usually willing to imple­ but it does achieve results A But for such a position to exist as did last it needs an articulate repre­ can they be effective, let ment your suggestion—with which have been carefully sentation to the University. prepared and democratically Friday surely indicates that something is wrong alone channelled to Union the approval of Union Com­ reached. But Union Committee has Committee ? mittee. with the lodgings system. always governed by consent But the Union Committee Your proposal will be put If you have a complaint, not by right. A bellow of —often itself split into rigid to the appropriate sub-com- then, don’t just sit in the About three hundred students have been found righteous complaint has voting blocks — would wel­ mittee. If passed, it will go Mouat-Jones or Caf mocking lodgings during the last week, and so now accommoda echoed round the building— come constructive, creative forward for consideration Union Committee in its and even stretched as far as criticism; it would help it to by the monthly meeting of attempts to serve you and tion has reached saturation level. the buildings circling Wood­ do its job with more confi­ Union Committee. If it con­ cursing its incompetence. house Moor — whenever it dence that it was serving cerns finance, it will pass Try it first. You may be sur­ In previous years criticism has been levelled at our has attempted to tamper the wishes of Union first through Executive prised by the effectiveness own lodgings staff. This year, though, this cannot be with a cherished tradition members. Committee. of your interest. done, as the work they have performed in the past week is enough to silence their greatest critic. The fault does not lie within the walls of the University any longer. Instead it has moved to higher levels and President's Message the Government’s policy towards universities must finally bear the burden of criticism. They have put pressure on universities by shouting for more places for students, and so each year the number of freshers increases. IT’S NOT JUST A CANTEEN Their concern for the student, however, ends there.

The fact that a fresher, through no fault of his own, may t DON’T set great An elite regard it as their Union is far more, and it have to walk the streets looking for lodgings seems to private club—Leeds’ answer takes most people three or I store by the mes­ to the West End. Another four years to realise the escape them. sages which officials de­ group use it as a political scope of its inside and out­ By all means let us have more students, but first let liver to freshmen. Nor, battleground where there side activities. are no casualties and rebel­ Don’t take this to mean us have more halls of residence and university flats. I suspect, does Union lion is safe. Innocents get a that the scope and nature of The Government have caused the chaos; they must News. I t ’s just a con­ big bang out of looking beat the Union never changes. in relatively salubrious sur­ It’s always changing and ex­ find an answer to it. Action must be taken now, or else vention—something else roundings. Some are seeking panding—if this ever stops, the old joke of tents on Woodhouse Moor will gain a I don’t set much store “ a good match.” There are the Union will die. I hope new, sinister meaning. even those who make it a you’ll do all you can to keep by. home. Put ’em together and it moving. Like me, most No-one can put the Union what have you got? Well, to people find it’s all they can into focus for you. Some quote part of the rest of a do to keep up with it. dullards see it as a youth tiresome song, Bibbidy bob- club and school canteen. bidy. But not the Union. The P. W. B. HALL,

BIGGEST CONFERENCE EVER BARCLAYS HIS is it! In the next three days, the largest UNIVERSITY BRANCH T Freshers’ Conference ever held will be taking We are pleased to announce that we have opened place. The number attending the Conference has a new branch at grown from 500 in 1949 to the total of about 1,400 25 Blenheim Terrace UNION PRESIDENT this year. for the convenience of all the members of the PETER H ALL Naturally every increase the problems of organising in size increases immensely the Conference, which is University. It is open for full banking hours and arranged jointly by the the staff will be very pleased to meet you and Union and the University. A Career on the service of What can a conference explain how our full such as this hope to Children and Young People achieve? Obviously “ all a range of banking fresher needs to know ” can THE CHILD CARE SERVICE, including senior residential posts not and should not be services can be of such as those in approved schools offers careers for men and women pumped into him during which are satisfying and worth while. three days at the commence­ help to you. CHILD CARE OFFICERS, most of whom are employed in the ment of his university children’s departments of local authorities, play an important part in career. However, we can the care of the many thousands of children and young people who, for various reasons, cannot live in their own homes. They consider attempt to show him the applications for children to be received into care and arrange for geography of the University them to be boarded out with foster parents or cared for in children’s and Union and by addresses homes. They also help parents who have difficulty in looking after their children and try to keep families together or to reunite them on various aspects of uni­ so that the children can return home. versity life, endeavours can TRAINING COURSES qualifying for the work of a child care be made to show him some­ officer are provided at a number of universities. These include post­ thing of the overall place graduate general courses in social casework and special courses in and functions of a univer­ CONFERENCE child care. Candidates for the one-year courses beginning in October sity in modern society. SECRETARY each year must have university qualifications in social science. There are courses of seventeen months specially designed for graduates in Naturally enough, the Con­ DAVID MERRIMAN subjects other than social science. More applications from men would ference contains a consider­ be welcomed. able amount of entertain­ leaders without which this SALARY on appointment by a local authority as a child care ment of sufficient variety to Conference would not have suit almost all tastes. officer after training may arise to £1,010, although some authorities been possible. We shall be may offer higher scales according to experience. We hope you enjoy this HOUSEMASTERS AND HOUSEMISTRESSES are required for Conference which is in­ delighted to have your com­ challenging work in approved schools. The primary concern of these tended as a transition period ments and criticism of the staff is the welfare, social re-education and leisure activities of the before the crush of registra­ Conference after it is all boys and girls in their charge. Graduates can apply, after suitable tion, an opportunity to make experience, for one-year university courses of training for these over, if we are still alive. posts. Qualified staff are paid salaries up to £1,015. There are also friends and “ find one’s bear­ Please do not hesitate to opportunities for qualified teachers and instructors in a wide range ings ” in congenial activities. Finally allow me to pay bring your problems to the of subjects. information bureau open Candidates accepted for training may be considered for Home tribute to all the voluntary Office grants. work done by the members during the whole of the Conference in the Junior WRITE TO: The Central Training Council in Child Care (10A), of the student team who Home Office, Horseferry House, Thorney Street, London, S .W .l. have been working on the Common Room. Conference and the group- DAVID R. MERRIMAN U N IO N N E W S — Friday, 28th September, 1962 5 THE QUICK-WITTED FOUR Bodington Andrews Will Here and There X> ARM EN at Sussex Univer- Go On sity’s new bar are to be Hillplfii? Grows supplied with the names and photographs of all students fJ^HE opening of another Debates Tour under 18. This precaution House at Bodington against under-age drinking wsa revealed by the Registrar Hall this week brings the Q N E of the Union’s when applying to the Justices number of students in best-known debaters recently for a licence. the Hall to about 380. is to leave on a two- ★ Miss Janet Carpenter, Lodg­ Opened last October to Canada next Friday, ings Officer at Hull Univer­ house 300 students, Bodington month debating tour of sity, has appealed for digs for will, when completed in 1964, four students who are vege­ cater for a total of 600. More Post-graduate in English tarians. The Union refec. and details of plans for Bodington Alan Andrews was halls of residence cannot were revealed1 at a conference cater for them, so she has of Wardens of University picked to go on the tour asked health food shops to LEEDS Men’s Halls in Leeds over the by the English-Speaking display her appeal for offers Union. of accommodation. Architects were at present working on the proposed With him will be another ★ Charles Morris mixed hall. In student, David Prior-Palmer, A new Christian magazine building Bodington, the Resi­ and they will debate together for students, “ Breakthrough,” dent Architect, Mr. G. Wilson, at universities and colleges all is to come out on October said they had sought to avoid over Canada. 12th. It will be quarterly, cost­ the “ inhuman, unkempt ing Is. 6d., and each issue will From left to right: Bonneyy Murphy, Hall, Channell. The scheme of sending two- bebase d on a different uni­ atmosphere ” of some residen­ or three-man teams abroad tial blocks on the Continent. versity, with a national and a was started by the English- student editor producing it. So they had taken great care Speaking Union in 1947, when to create individuality in each the present Minister of Edu­ ★ Leeds Team Win Quiz Show block by making them as dif­ cation, Sir Edward Boyle, Live wasps’ nests were ferent as they could. Anthony Wedgewood-Benn, being urgently sought by the ]y£ILLIONS of viewers saw Union President Peter Each of the present 380 and Kenneth Harris were University at the beginning of Hall and a team of three other Leeds students single bedrooms in the Hall among those sent abroad. At the vac. They were wanted by had cost £1,500 each, he said. that time, the teams were the Astbury Department of win the first round of Granada TV’s new inter- £24 OF SMOKE picked exclusively from Biophysics, who said that Oxbridge. In fact, Alan is the shortage of the nests was university quiz game last Friday. RECENT survey at first person to be picked from seriously retarding research The three others from 11 universities shows ajprovincial university. research into “ the molecular At present working on the architecture of living insects.” Leeds were Ian Channell, the personal invitation of the that all students spend Law Degree Margaret Bonney, and Mike Union president. Yorkshire Post, Alan left Murphy. They beat their slightly more on tobacco university in June after six opponents, Heading, by a than they do on books. QIR HARRY HYLTON- years, having got his M.A. small margin. Spokesman ^ FOSTER, the Speaker of During that time, he has THE WINNERS But only about 30 per cent, the House of Commons, re­ twice (this year, and in 1960) The Leeds team did not go A spokesman for Granada FTTHE following were win- described the programme as a of the students smoked com­ ceived an honorary Doctor of reached the national semi­ ning tickets in the Rag as official representatives of pared with about 60 per cent, Laws Degree in the Great finals of the Observer Mace the Union due to a dispute in test of general knowledge and Car Competition, drawn on quick-wittedness. Friday’s of all men in the 16-24 age Hall yesterday. competition with Peter Hall. June 30th: Union Committee at the end group. Those who did smoke of last term. Then, J.V.P. performance did not seem Also awarded an honorary He is also an ex-member of W.32694 A.54366 A.54326 particularly inspiring and the spent an average of £24 a degree was Dr. Konrad Union News. C.58590 W.30949 Z.19197 David Eastwood had attacked year. the idea because it would, he contestants showed little life. Lorenz, the vice-director of Commenting that he was B.19230 W.55885 X.34198 said, “ foster a spurious and After their victory, Leeds Sheffield students were the Planck Institute for Com­ greatly looking forward to the D.15101 D.45676 Z.58645 undesirable element of com­ now go on to meet a team found to spend the least on parative Physiology near trip, he said: “ I owe it all to B.29518 Z.52463 C.58664 petition between universities.” from Exeter, which will be books and the most on enter­ Vienna. He received a Doctor the encouragement and stimu­ D.31786 D.63259 W.28422 The team was therefore at screened tonight. tainment and clothes. of Science degree. lation of debate at Leeds.” A.46493 D.54940 Y.33060

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Since most students are anxious to avoid absences which might delay CORRESPONDENT completion of their courses, there is little “ absen­ teeism ” among them, and, understandably enough, they trouble AN EDUCATIONAL the doctors only when necessary. Leeds Student Health De­ partment records show that half of all students regis­ tered at the University con­ CAREER sult the University doctors in any academic year, and two out of three have con­ sulted them at some time during their university courses. These figures take no account of students who consult doctors other than in the those in the Student Health Department. It is clearly in the inter­ ests of students that their courses should be hindered One of the congenial rooms in Sick Bay. ROYAL NAVY as little as possible by ill- health, and successive gen­ so, they can obtain all neces­ The means of prevention erations of students, as well sary medical care in the of all these diseases are as the universities them­ Department under the terms available: the decision to selves, have recognised the of the National Health Ser­ use them rests with the The Instructor Branch of the Royal Navy combines the need for health services vice. student. specially adapted to the advantages and responsibilities of life as an officer with oppor­ requirements of student life. The Student Health De­ Many students consult a partment exists to ensure doctor, not because they tunities to use scientific and professional Qualifications in the that every student may have some disease, but for technical training of officers and men. It also provides the enjoy his university course advice and information Efforts to the full, unhindered by about some aspect of health. opportunity to engage in the broader aspects of character and In Leeds, a Student illness of any kind, and to This is a very proper use leadership training. The level of teaching ranges, according to Health Service was first reduce to the minimum of a Student Health Service, established in 1949, in large interruptions caused by ill- and no student need hesitate an officer’s ability, from elementary to post-graduate work. The part through the efforts of health. to seek information for fear students themselves. In the that the enquiry might seem Royal Navy’s Meteorological Services are also manned by Student Health Department, Some diseases are prevent­ trivial. Instructor Officers. besides the advisory and able, and, as King Edward preventive medical services V II is reputed to have said The primary requirement is for men of good personal qualities which were from the first about tuberculosis, “ if pre­ regarded as necessary, com­ ventable, why not pre­ Self-knowledge with degrees or the equivalent in Engineering, Physics or prehensive medical treat­ vented? ” Certainly, it would ment has been provided seem that, with the aid of This is consistent with the Mathematics. Graduates in Metallurgy, Naval Architecture, within the scape of the B.C.G. vaccine, and with the final objective of the Student Chemistry, Geography, History, or English are also eligible, and National Health' Service. facilities for early diagnosis Health Department, which which miniature Radio­ is concerned with education some non-graduates with teaching qualifications are required. In choosing their National graphy offers, no student for living, and the acquisi­ Health practitioner, students should have to suffer the tion by each student of suffi­ You may enter directly to a Permanent Commission are advised to register with one or two years’ interrup­ cient self-knowledge and a Leeds doctor for the tion of his studies that was independence to enable him or for period of their university quite often necessary in the or her to cope with personal course. They are entirely treatment of tuberculosis as problems without the need, A Short Service Commission of 5 years with the option to break free to register with the recently as 1949. often, of outside help. at 3 years. The majority of Permanent List Officers will be doctor of their own choice, The University provides a and they are not pressed Sick Bay, the main purpose drawn from those who enter initially on Short Service. directly or indirectly to of which is to provide good register with any particular Dreaded nursing care and congenial doctor. * Short Service Officers w ill have the opportunity of Poliomyelitis, dreaded be­ surroundings conducive to transferring to a Permanent Commission with a full They may, if they wish, cause of its power to para­ recovery from illness when register with one of the lyse and cripple, can also be these, for any reason, are career and good prospects of promotion to Commander doctors in the Student prevented, as can tetanus, not readily available in a and above. Health Department as their the dangerous complication student’s own lodgings or National Health Service of the apparently trivial flat. No charges are made or to practitioner, and, if they do abrasion or wound. for short stays and only small charges if longer stays A 16-year Commission with pension of £545 p.a. on retirement. are necessary. * Short Service earns a tax free gratuity at the rate of At present, the mental health of students is attract­ £155 p.a. ing widespread attention, THINGS TO KNOW and since its inception, the * Seniority is awarded for degrees and for civilian ex­ Leeds Student Health De­ perience, up to a total of five years. about your Union partment has given much thought to the problems * Pay is excellent. A good Honours Graduate of 21, un­ arising. This is because NO EXCUSE: The two wall leter racks—it could be mental and emotional dis­ married, would start at about £1,000 p.a. If married and men’s showers are always the girl friend’s letter lying turbances are among the full, but there is a bathroom forgotten. commoner causes of pro­ aged 25, his starting salary would be about £1,400, on the first floor, entrance GETTING FAMILIAR: longed interruption of rising to £1,800 after four years. left of Riley-Smith balcony studies and poor academic doors, and a set of showers The Mouat-Jones Coffee Lounge is known as the M.J. performance, and, quite * Service in the Instructor Branch qualifies for Burnham in the P.E. centre behind rightly, there is concern to the Union, beyond the table The bar is known as Fred’s know that these conditions Scale increments. tennis huts. (he’s behind it). can be adequately under­ * Candidates must be British Subjects, and sons of PRIAL OF NEGATIVES: stood and alleviated. BEATNIKS PLEASE No gambling in the M.J., British Subjects, over 21 and under 32 years old, and Caf, or Fred’s. There is a Students should certainly PASS: As well as the ladies’ know that, in this and re­ medically fit. hairdresser the Union has a card lounge next to the M.J., lated fields, they may take gent’s barber in the lower though one usually gets any problem that is worry­ cloakroom. away with it in Caf. ing them to counsellors who THIS DEVELOPED: Rule can, in confidence and with NAME SPLITTING: rescinded last year—no un­ the necessary knowledge When you hear someone married couples allowed in and understanding, give speak of “ across the road ” the Union dark room to­ well-founded advice and Instructor Branch they are referring to the gether. help. University Administration. University House is that NO NEED TO STARVE: part where Refec. and the For the hard-up (i.e. stu­ Senior Common Room are dents) the Union has a loan ROYAL NAVY situated. The corridor link­ scheme. Man to touch is ing this with the Union Nigel Rodley, Union Trea­ The building (from the Book surer. Otherwise try your Exchange to Caf) is known bank—they don’t bite if you Candidates should write for further details to as No Man’s Land. are in need of one. Brandon NOT QUITE A DEN BUT Instructor Captain A. J. Bellamy, O.B.E., M.A., Royal Navy A CASE IN POINT: . . . Watch your property: # Comfortable accom­ Education Department (UY/1), Admiralty, S.W.l. Casey is no longer with us; thefts are all too common, modation near Uni­ K.C. (King-Cox) founded the especially mark your cloth­ versity Union’s traditional trad, ing. # No Restrictions band several years ago. FINALLY: No prizes for Casey’s Hot Seven are now spotting the puns, anagrams # Electric Blankets and an integral part of Union and corn, but rewards for Fires life. those who regularly look at # Terms 19/6 B. & B. Union and Society notice- POSTMAN'S KNOCK: boards. Remember, they SPRINGFIELD MOUNT Looking for that certain concern you. Tel. 27290 letter? Don’t forget there is an overspill box below the Three Legs U N IO N N E W S— Friday, 28th September, 1962 7

Student ideals some- i times clash violently, i Personal This is the price of / commitment. The pic- j Mr. M. T. Murphy, B.A., wishes to thank the /wre stowtf hap- ^ following persons on whose floors he slept during pened when C.N.D. ^ his recent accommodation crisis: anti-C.N.D. sup- ^ porters met after Mr. l Mr. P. HALL GaitskelVs visit to the ? Mr. M. TEMPLEMAN Union last May. j Mr. P. KENNEDY Mr. G. CHAMBERLAIN — ^ ______t Mr. D. SANDLE Miss N. SAYER the events in the world at A second list will appear next week. large. This was responsi­ bility. Even though you may think that the political life is your duty and your is not for you, affairs of a responsibility to care. Exer­ more domestic nature will cise your responsibility by affect you every day that attending debates, by join­ you are a student. ing a political society, by thinking, and when neces­ BEER! sary by acting on the events of the world which should Accommodation concern you. At the beginning of a new session many students are without accomodation. The TETLEY powers that be in the Union will doubtless bring pres­ sure to bear on the authori­ Join ties “ to right this wrong,” but they cannot do so with­ out your support. The new UNION NEWS Leads increased grants were not won by apathy, but by on student pressure. THE REASON WHY There are many events in The Brewery, Leeds, 10 We are all acquainted the world, in this country, Bazaar day with the popular “ Press ” and in this university that Debates Secretary image of the student: are going to affect you. It bearded, blue-jeaned, and PETER KENNEDY sitting down in Trafalgar Square. Such, we are told, is typical of student irres­ pleads the case for ponsibility. By what right do students student commitment condemn the princes and principalities of the world? jN the beginning we f enjoyable of your life and The conservative view is certainly a source of that the student is provided are told so much pleasant reminiscence. with a livelihood by the about university that on people of this country to be­ The suggestion that the come a well-trained, well- our arrival at Leeds, or years at university should educated, useful member of any other university, be enjoyable does not mean society. Why then should he that you should devote your or she march, sit down, or the initial approach or existence entirely to the pass resolutions? attitude to our new worship of pleasure. The student should act with existence is influenced responsibility. Thinking by misconceptions based School was a place for The educated person on hearsay and legend. being taught. There is a should of necessity be a subtle difference between thinking person. The A thousand factors have being taught and being edu­ momentous events which assembled over the years to cated. To be taught, one take place in the world of provide an image of the must merely co-operate, but “ realpolitik,” although in university: dreaming spires, to be educated one must be many instances the student undergraduate gowns, large responsible. There must be is powerless to act effect­ quantities of ale downed a responsibility of thought ively, are worthy of thought in an evening, and a laxer and action in all things. and discussion and when­ morality than one knew in Education stems as much ever possible, action. one’s sixth form. For some from oneself as from the this is the “ imago ” of the lecturer. The thinking person has university. For others it is every right to express his the quietude of the library. or her opinion. Leeds has a union which it would be fair There is, however, no Activities to say is nationally known imago, no perfect specimen for its intense political act­ of university life, to which By this I do not only ivity. we may point and say, “ Go mean that you learn from and do thou likewise.” private study but you learn It has the biggest C.N.D. Despite this, the three or from the extra-curricula movement in any university four years that you spend activities that you may and in the country, and the poli­ at university should be the should indulge in. However, tical parties from Conserva­ most profitable and most just as you are expected to tive to Communist are all exercise a degree of respon­ evident. sibility in your academic Last year saw one of the work so you should be results of so-called student responsible in your other irresponsibility. As a result activities. That is why the of united and concerted PHILIP DANTE Union is important. student pressure, the High-Class An education derived of alleged colour bar operated Ladies' & Gentlemen’s Tailor people and indeed life itself by a Bradford dance-hall is to be gained in the was removed. This action . . . they say “ money burns a hole in your pocket.” Expertly tailored clothes to Union. However, it is with was the result of students your own individual require­ a particular sort of activity being aware of the issues So if you have to live on a shoe-string surely the sensible ments at most reasonable that this article is con­ involved, students were prices — Every garment made cerned. thinking and caring about way to hold on to what little you’ve got is to keep it in a for one or two fittings. bank. Anyway, that’s what I do, and since I opened an YOU ARE WELCOME TO CALL AND INSPECT OUR account I’ve managed to make ends meet and even save CLOTHS AND WORKMAN­ SHIP— without any obligation. a bit. At my bank lots of the customers seem to be 144 Woodhouse Lane, students like me. Perhaps it’s the friendly atmosphere Leeds, 2 2 doors from Broadcasting House AUSTICK S that attracts people of my age . . . facing top of Fenton Street OW N MATERIALS MADE UP O.S. & Difficult Figures a Speciality I’m glad I use Martins Bank BOOKS FOR NEXT Est. 1900 Tel. 26573 BOOKSHOPS YEAR’S COURSE LEEDS I Martins Bank Limited. University Branch: 6 Blenheim Terrace, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds 2. U6 8 U N IO N N E W S— Frida/, 28th September, 1962

was the acquisition by Art post of General Cultural The Union Periodicals Secretary describes the recent Society of a house in Lyd- Secretary has been created, don Terrace, close to the by this means to help socie­ Union. This was to be used ties as much as possible. as studios and a general revolution in the Unions cultural attitude meeting-place. Several suc­ cessful evenings of group activities were held there Fellowships and many new Art experi­ ences were brought about Also, to help the creative under the informal guidance element, there exist the Uni­ of many established painters versity’s Gregory fellowships and sculptors. in painting, sculpture, and poetry. These posts are held by established artists to foster the growth of creative LEARNING TO Responsibility activity in the university. The present Gregory Fellow This was something new; in painting, Trevor Bell, and /^ULTURE is not a dirty word. that students should have the retiring Gregory Fellow the responsibility of their in poetry, Bill Turner, have Alas, many unfortunate associa­ own place to explore them­ done much to help the tions come to mind when students selves and their environ­ coming of the new attitude. think about the Union and Culture. ment in terms of visual and Culture implies participa­ plastic expression. tion in Union societies, and But in this Union, culture has nothing Now a scheme is under an interest in Union affairs, to do with Sunday afternoon discus­ FEEL way to reorganize the house as well as creativity and into a workshop of ideas appreciation. These societies sions, and with intellectual conversa­ and communication which exist for your amusement tions seasoned with the will play a vital part in the and entertainment, as well to be all too lacking in this by development of the Union's as for your own intellectual delicacy of a pretentious world of ours, and it can be cultural life. If things are development. You, the nicety. no coincidence that in the successful, it is hoped to freshers, are inheriting a memory of two world wars, DOUG create in Art Soc. House a cultural process whose act­ It is the integrated Hiroshima, Auschwitz, and place for all interested ivities and interests are the activities which go to Sharpeville, and in the societies, which will form an expression of a way of life shadow of the consumer SANDLE* integral part of their activi­ of which you can justly be define the character of mass and its false values ties. Properly lighted proud. the Union in terms of and political deception, that of discrimination. The pro­ Jews at Auschwitz, and studios, a workshop, re­ its interests, its beliefs, students are endeavouring cess we have in mind is what was still happening in hearsal room, an editor’s *Doug Sandle is editor to reinstate the values and Notting Hill. room, a common room com­ and its purpose. that of culture, whereby the plete with record-player, and beliefs which will restore to student explores his environ­ It demanded that students of the Union News arts The purpose and function humanity the dignity and ment and the life into which an exhibition are among the love of a sensible race. develop their powers of dis­ present plans. page, which appears every of the Union is not just to he is born, and which he is crimination through the ex­ week. If you are interested supply students with a This endeavour does not to inherit. ploration of Art. No doubt But this is a plan for the general meeting place and a necessarily mean that one He explores it by exposing it inherited much from the future; much is already in writing reviews of the place of entertainment. It is throws one’s lot completely his own powers of being and American beat scene, but its waiting for this year’s theatre, art, books, jazz, to facilitate the emotional into some political cause, or expression; he paints, he attitude was one of indigna­ fresher. The Union adminis­ and intellectual growth of becomes a militant member debates, he plays jazz, he tion and urgency, rather tration now fully recognises etc., for publication, please the student in order to of C.N.D. For these, surely, than of resignation. the importance of its culture develop his faculties to the writes. He experiences it by and is ready to help this contact Doug at once in are but manifestations of a exposing his senses and Its sudden appearance and full advantage of the society process of enquiry and dis­ process further: the new Union News office. in which he is going to live. intellect to those who have outcry was just one example tillation which the student already reached the fulfil­ of the new feeling that was Discrimination and sensi­ enters upon in order to find ment of being human in its beginning to grow in the bility have been witnessed the truth of his own powers finest sense; he listens, he Union. Because of a new sees, he feels, and he inter­ assessment of our position prets. and our moral obligations as Five years ago this Union students, and of a new surge was accused of being apa­ of activity, results came. thetic. Its students were said Below is a list of some of to be short-sighted, and its those results of which we activities were at a danger­ are justly proud. This is a I know ously low level. Suddenly record which is not an end there was a change, and in itself, but a manifesta­ today Leeds Union is one of tion of our purpose and the most active and signifi­ function, and it is one which a bank... cant in the country. you, the freshers, are to This. inherit. Theatre Group revitalised Periodicals itself and produced many Actually, as Shakespeare fans will recall, the For instance, it can boast provocative and significant bank that Oberon was talking about was the greatest number of stu­ plays. Two years ago they dent periodicals and maga­ won the important National the sort whereon the wild thyme blew. Just the zines of any university. Union of Students Drama There are political maga­ Festival with the production thing for a midsummer night’s dream no weeK zines like Communist Stu­ of Serjeant Musgrave’s dent, New Radical, and Left Dance, a pacifist play by doubt but not nearly as in Wing, there are art and John Arden. much practical use to poetry magazines like 61, The magazine Scope in and Poetry and Audience, a that session won the new the student as the other magazine of film art, Scope, N.U.S. periodicals trophy, a short story magazine, presented by Gestetner, Ltd., kind of bank — the ListenerThe Scorpion, a literary maga­ for the best student dupli­ zine, Geste, a folk song cated magazine, its content, Midland, for example. magazine, religious maga­ layout, and literary standard zines, and so on. all being taken into account. There’s nothing difficult These magazines all con­ The Leeds Modern Jazz about opening tribute to the attitudes and Quintet, with its angry personality of the Union. It “ soul ” music, reached the an account with THE POSSIBILITIES OF POLITICAL is significant that several of finals of the N.U.S. jazz them, for example Poetry contest, and one of its mem­ the Midland, just REALIGNMENT and Audience, are recog­ bers won the individual a few simple The forces shaping the Party situation in Britain nized nationally in many award. in the 1960’s and how they affect the Party system, circles outside university formalities and discussed by David Butler, Fellow of Nuffield College, life. Oxford. It was two years ago that the thing’s done. 61 first appeared. It reflected Development IS PIDGEON ENGLISH ? the beginning of a new wave During the last session the Have a word with your of caring about the emo­ same development con­ Randolph Quirk, Professor of English Language at tional growth of the student. tinued. Leeds was the first local manager — he’ll be London University, on the origins, uses, and dangers It was violent, and often Union to hold a film festival. of Pidgeons. This talk, the second of three, is about shocked. It shouted and Entitled “ The Coming of very willing to help. English in India and Africa. urged students to do things Sound,” it allowed students And you don’t have to about the black times which to see many important films. THE SHARED DREAM they inherited, and for them This year another Festival go to Athens for this to care, for example, about is to be held, its theme Relationship between novels (particularly those of what had happened to the “ W ar and Peace,” thus bank, either. There’s Scott Fitzgerald) and the Cinema is explored by affording a tremendous op­ Paul Mayersberg. portunity to see some of the a branch of the greates masterpieces in the Midland in every THE MORALITY OF CRAFTSMANSHIP history of film-making. Leeds again won the Ges­ university city Anton Ehrenzweig, Lecturer at the Central School WESTMORELAND tetner Trophy. This time of Arts and Crafts, believes that any work of Art or 61, now less violent, but and town. Science must remain an open, partly indeterminate 38-40 WOODHOUSE LANE getting on with the impor­ structure, ready to serve an unpredictable variety of (Off Headrow) tant task it had set itself, interpretation. for was acclaimed by the judges for its high standard of con­ BETTER-CLASS TAILORING tent and presentation. and Many new magazines ap­ SPORTS WEAR peared, and Gryphon, the official printed magazine of and other features ANORAKS FROM 55/- the Union, and Union News, CLIMBING BREECHES both joined in the task of SKI WEAR helping the student to com­ mit himself to definite Outfits for values, and to discriminate RIDING, SAILING, better, by talking about Art and politics as real entities, The Listener GOLFING, WALKING, etc. and not delicacies to titillate and BBC Television Review MIDLAND BANK DUFFLE and DONKEY the intellectual palate. JACKETS FROM YOUR NEWSAGENT EVERY THURSDAY 0 D Societies flourished, from UNIVERSITY BRANCH: 27, BLENHEIM TERRACE, See and wear the new a new skating society to the largest university C.N.D. WOODHOUSE LANE, LEEDS 2 A BBC PUBLICATION M majorcord 99 Slack* group in the country. Indi­ cative also of the new spirit U N IO N N E W S— Friday, 28th September, 1962 9 THIS IS YOUR CITY A look at Leeds

\yiIEN I came to Leeds, the thing I noticed first The Grand Theatre, Upper Briggate, attracts was its smells, mostly dirty and thick, yet touring groups from the sometimes surprisingly pleasant like the tang of Royal Ballet, D ’Oyly Carte, Roundhay Parle: “an ideal place for exam revision” — among other things. Woodhouse Moor on a and other leading stage frosty morning. new films of entertainment. companies. a visit to the Varieties Bargains are to be had at aurants. The Chinese ones The Tatler, which once The Odeon Cinema, oppo­ during the first term. the Market at the bottom are good, and there are Certainly Leeds has its specialised in Continental site Lewis’s, is the venue darker sides, and for many There are several jazz of Vicar Lane. It is especi­ more expensive places for films, now shows repeats of for many pop and jazz con­ clubs for those who like to ally good for fresh fruit. that special occasion. the cobbled slums and the outstanding entertainment certs. Dave Brubeck, Ella bleak factories will be a swing with their music. Flat-dwellers and others films such as “ Seven Brides Fitzgerald, and Count Basie The Union’s own Casey’s close at hand should note Bus fares in Leeds are new experience. It is a quite cheap, and although For Seven Brothers.” have all played there during Hot Seven play at the that the Hyde Park area powerful city, a strange buses stop running soon Luckily it still shows their British tours. Trades Hall, off Albion on the other side of Wood­ conglomeration of ugliness some of the more contem­ The Town Hall occasion­ after 11, there is a special and beauty. The factory Street. The Star and Garter house Moor has several porary Continental classics. ally offers concerts by top Club is to be found in Kirk- good shops. late-night service. This runs sky-line with its countless Bunuel’s “ Viridiana,” for British jazz groups. It also from Infirmary Street near tall chimneys can be sud­ stall with special cheap example, was shown there provides some excellent rates for students with the G.P.O., and has saved denly transformed by a sun­ many a stranded student. recently. orchestral concert evenings. Union cards. Coffee Bars set or a night sky. There are also many pro­ Held once a week, prices Out-town buses are red, But then Leeds, in spite vincial cinemas which are cheap, and for a couple The Peel on Boar Lane Coffee bar addicts may be though there are a few blue of its inlustries, has the repeat the central shows at of shillings you can obtain has no dancing space, but a little disappointed, though ones, both run by private largest area of open land good beer, and swinging this depends on what you companies. per head of population than trad, in the New Orleans have been used to. There When a green bus bears any other British city. In by fashion. Modern enthusiasts are a few in town, and the front of the University’s need not be disappointed: Piazza opposite the Engin­ the illuminated sign Houldsworth schpol lies the Esquire Club has in the eering Block is a favourite “ LIMITED,” this means that it is not supposed to Woodhouse Moor, a plea­ past featured guest combos late-night call for many. Union News Features Staff stop to let passengers off sant stretch of green con­ which have included such A stronger drink can be until it has reached its veniently near the Union. stars as Joe Harriot and had in many, many places Tubby Hayes. of divese repute. A survey destination. It also there­ Beyond this can be found fore carries a minimum the Meanwood Ridge, and a cheaper price. Most of seats to listen to such orch­ There are several miscel­ for pub dwellers will be them are extremely com­ estras as the Halle, and the laneous places of entertain­ published in a future issue fare. Thus unless you want further North close to to go all the way don’t Tetley Hall, “ The Hollies ” fortable, and it is well Bournemouth City. ment for the more ener­ of Union News. Written by worth waiting to save a few If you have ever watched getic. There are two indoor an expert, it promises to be catch a “ limited ” bus. surprises one with its This only applies for meandering glen. shillings. Their popularity is the old-time music hall fea­ swimming baths, one oppo­ quite comprehensive. directly proportional to the tured now and then on the routes away from the site the Civic, the other at If Union Hops seem a time of term. television, then you will Armley, where there is also centre, and at certain peak little overcrowded, then hours only. Open Country Theatre-wise, there is the have heard of the famous a roller skating rink. those who fancy the local Civic Playhouse situated in City Varieties. This amaz­ The open country can For indoor sport par talent may like to try the Cookridge Street. A plea­ ing establishment is the soon be reached; a bus ride excellence try the Silver Mecca and the Majestic— sant theatre providing local country’s oldest music hall. Usual Amenities from the Parkinson to Blades ice rink and bowling but don’t wear a University drama groups with a venue. It is a night’s entertain­ Otley, and to the famous alleys in Kirkstall Lane. scarf at the Mecca, even if There are the usual The standard of acting ment in the old robust stylq, Tlkley Moor, leaves the city This magnificent building Mike Sarne can get away amenities of every city here varies, but opportunities to featuring many a good turn, far behind and opens on to was only opened last term. with it. at Leeds. The library is some of England’s finest see plays like Ibsen’s not to forget its special There are several bingo well-stocked with several landscape. Roundhay Park, “ Doll’s House ” and attraction— the strip show. halls for the addicted, and Leeds, like any other collections, both reference on the outskirts of the city, Wesker’s “ Roots ” should It is something of a tradi­ Leeds holds many fairs, or Northern city, is riddled and lending, with an excel­ is a large open area with not be missed. tion among Freshers to pay feasts as they are called, with fish and chip shops. lent grpmophone record lakes and golf course, a during the spring to One of the traditional insti­ section. The art gallery favourite of many students autumn season. tutions of the Union is holds several interesting for summer exam swotting. Sweatty’s, which is also exhibitions during the Shopping Centre opposite the Engineering course of the year, and so During the winter, Leeds Block. Most students go has not a great deal of i Next Week's Women will be pleased does the Museum. with Leeds’ shopping there some time during All these places and night life to offer. It is sur­ their stay here, if only to centre. Most of the big many more will soon be­ prisingly dead after eleven. witness waitress Mary’s Nevertheless what there is, FILMS i stores have branches here, come familiar parts of your but as yet the Supermarket outstanding memory for life here. Leeds is a friendly is adequate for most. your orders. There are six main craze has not really hit us. and happy city, and for the cinemas situated close to Grandways, off Vicar Lane, If you are still hungry, most part welcomes its is the only one as yet. there are plenty of rest­ student population. the centre; the Odeon, If you like epics this one Majestic and A.B.C. are IN the best traditions of “ Spartacus ” and is high in its class and pro­ three of these which show vides an evening’s interest­ “ Barrabas ” which pre­ ing though not inspiring ceded it, E l Cid is still entertainment. AT YOUR LOCAL CINEMAS running at the Majestic, ★ ★ with new stereophonic The much ballyhooed and TATLER blood. Charlton Heston criticised Lolita comes to CARLTON COTTAGE Rd CAPITOL retains his biblical bar­ the A.B.C. next week. Now A “ CLASSIC ” CINEMA we can have the oppor­ CARLTON HILL, Leeds 2 HEADINGLEY, Leeds 6 MEANWOOD, Leeds 6 barity, and wins all his Circle 2/- Stalls 1/6 Circle 3/- Stalls 2/- Circle 2/6 Stalls 1/9 BOAR LANE tunity ourselves to see battles — even the one whether 16-year-old Sue Bus Nos. 1, 30, 33, 36, 56 Bus Nos. 1, 30, 33, 36 to Bus Nos. 8, 32, 44, 45, 52, 53 after the last. Lyon looks older than to Fenton Street Stop Headingley Depot Stop to Meanwood SUNDAY AND ALL WEEK He spends half the film James Mason. Sellars fans Sunday, Sept. 30— For 1 day Sunday, Sept. 30— For 7 days Sunday, Sept. 30— For 1 day being hated by Sophia might note that he plays a COLOSSAL supporting part. GOLIATH AND THE MIGHTY JOE YOUNG ( A ) Loren, but eventually she DRAGON TWO BIG ACTION FILMS ! also Overland Pacific (U) Q U O VADIS throws in the towel and The Snobs, a sub-titled (U) beds down with him in a French film, is on at the also Massacre (U) MICHAEL CRAIG Monday, Oct. 1— For 3 days (Technicolor) (A) RONALD FRASER barn. At this point it is Tatler, accompanied by Bed Monday, Oct. 1— For 3 days in Jules Verne’s difficult to decide whether With Breakfast. KIRK DOUGLAS THE POT ROBERT TAYLOR to watch Miss Loren or the Admirers of Miss Bardot MYSTERIOUS LEO GENN sunset, but Bronston solves are advised to see The LONELY ARE CARRIERS (A) the issue by concentrating Truth (X) at the Plaza. THE BRAVE ISLAND also Jayne Mansfield DEBORAH KERR on the sunset. The Liar and Woman of Spin Of A Coin (A) Rome are being shown at also C olour (U ) Next time we see her she HAIR OF THE DOG (U) PETER USTINOV has twins, which all goes to the Tower, and the Odeon Thursday, Oct. 4— For 3 days show that Bronston got his has The Loudest Whisper. Thurs., Oct. 4— For 3 days also TINA LOUISE, priorities mixed. At the Grand Theatre is JAMES STEWART FABIAN CHRISTOPHER LEE, KERWIN MATHEWS the comedy show Billy Liar. MAUREEN O’HARA KERWIN MATHEWS Next Wednesday, for one WARRIOR Dress wear Hire Service night, George Sheering and MR. HOBBS THE PIRATES OF EMPRESS Sarah Vaughan will be at TAKES A Colour (U) CHARLIE GOULD LTD. the Odeon. VACATION BLOOD RIVER also William Lundigan UNDERWATER CITY (U) Morning, Dinner For occasions— our Gentle­ CinemaScope Colour (U) C olour (U ) man's Dresswear Hire Service or Tail Suits is always ready to advise and assist you — Exclusive Tailor­ QUOTE Special Ballroom Admission Price Concessions to Students 7^ £1 per day SEE UNION CONCESSIONS LIST ing, with a wide range of “ When Rodrigo returns 4 GRAND (Th’tre) ARCADE sizes, ensuring a perfect fit­ CAPITOL BALLROOM, ASTORIA BALLROOM, ting even for the most diffi­ you will be married so hold MEANWOOD ROUNDHAY ROAD New Briggate, LEEDS, 1 cult figure. Accessories if yourself in readiness/’ Every Saturday from 7-45 p.m. Every Saturday from 7-45 p.m. TeL 22040 required. —from “ El Cid.” 10 U N IO N N E W S— Friday, 28th September, 1962 Now you are at University and so... Next Weeks THE CHOICE IS YOURS Union News

Leeds - a Sports Paradise NEXT week Union Sport in Leeds HIRTY-SIX athletic clubs is the proud boast of Leeds University. News is back to nor­ Every student is free to join any of the clubs. mal, running three A S m ight be expected, ingley shopping centre. In T all three cases ask for the To freshers who, prior to coming here, were pages of news col­ the best represented Star and Garter stop. sport in Leeds is Rugby Soccer fans will all want told which sport they would do, this alone is the lected from the Union, League. There are three to go and see John Charles answer to a prayer. Add to this the several sport Soccer Club playing for Leeds United in societies and the fact that we have the best playing University and Col­ first class teams in the the Second Division. The area — Bramley, Huns- ground, Elland Road, is fields outside Oxbridge, Leeds must seem a sporting leges. situated on the western edge heaven to the newcomer. Face Crisis let, and Leeds itself. of the city. The features depart­ The playing fields are The latter play at Head­ On match days special All the athletic clubs have rpHE largest athletic buses do run but the best situated at Weetwood and fixtures with all Northern ment will be running ingley, which is easily this is where most outdoor club in the Union reached from the University way there is on the Number and most Midland universi­ a photo feature on by catching a Number 56 1 bus. Catch the Beeston bus sports are held. On match ties as well as with several w ill be facing a serious outside the Parkinson and book through to the ter­ days (Wednesday and Satur­ local clubs. minus. The ground is only a day) the whole area is crisis when term officially Rag, 1962, an article straight to the ground. In their competitions the Alternatively you may travel short downhill walk from covered with sportsmen rang­ starts next week. on the Liberal Confer­ by the Number 1 bus as far here. ing from the bulk of the University teams have done as Headingley shopping Speedway followers will rugby forward to the thin fairly well during the past Nearly half the Soccer ence, and a special centre. have to travel to Bradford frame of the cross-country year, with the Cycling Club Club committee are thought to see Provincial League winning a U.A.U. Champion­ to have been forced to leave freshers’ feature. For followers of the racing. Bradford is also the runner. Rugby Union code this area ship, the Boxing Club win­ the University through fail­ home of two soccer teams For indoor sport we do not ning the Northern Universi­ is again the place to go. and Rugby League’s vast ing examinations. As yet a The sports depart­ Headingley R.U.F.C. play at have such excellent facilities. ties’ Championship, and sev­ complete list of “ lost ” com­ Kirkstall and are regarded Odsal Stadium. Our gym can only be de­ eral other teams, both men’s mittee members is unavail­ ment will be giving a as one of the top Northern Every Monday night scribed as poor, and we are and women’s, reaching teams. The ground is Wrestling is held at the able, but club captain K. preview of the forth­ reached by catching the Town Hall, which also in the ridiculous position of U.A.U. and W.I.V.A.B. finals Connelly is still attending the Number 4 from City Square houses Boxing contests from having no swimming pool of and semi-finals, University. coming season. or the 44 or 45 from Head­ time to time. our own. You may want to partake No other athletic club has in more than one sport but reported such a position must remember that most existing in their camp yet. clubs compete on Wednes­ days and Saturdays and that Full report next week. you cannot play both soccer and hockey regularly. STOP PRESS However, many sports take place at less usual times, Squash such as Judo, Badminton, Weight Lifting, and others. Bookings BY-ELECTIONS Intra-Mural rp H E R E will be a new IMPENDING If you think a University system of booking in team is too high a grade for operation next term for the University squash court. you, then there are several Two members of This will involve obtaining Intra-Mural teams you could Union Committee join. These are fixtures be­ a disc, or tally, from the De­ tween University societies partment of Physical Educa­ have been forced to and halls where the competi­ tion during the first week of resign due to being tion is less fierce. term. Anyone intending to sent down after Apart from the above ath­ use the court must have a exam failures. They letic clubs there are several tally. are Malak Khazai recreational clubs and socie­ Freshers should contact and first year mem­ ties, such as Skating Society, Squash Club officials on ber Tim Harpin. Climbing Club, and many Bazaar Day or go along to more. the Physical Education de­ If you want to join any of partment. the athletic clubs the place to go on bazaar day is the social room, while for the (ibesides the three compulsory ones) societies you need the Riley Smith Hall. Ex-Student Offers Stupendous Bargain 1951 V A U XH A LL V ELOX, 6-seater, for taxi W ITH IT To be up to date. To be hip. To read service and/or passion wagon. Running well. The Observer (It.) , Dinnertime M.O.T. Certificate to August, 1963. Taxed to W A Y OUT To be in. To be with it. To be hip. To Facilities January. £40 o.n.o. — Apply P. Bullock, via read The Observer (out on Sundays, in seven T N the dinner hour the fol- Pigeon Holes. lowing sports activities days a week). are usually taking place. Indoor soccer is held in the men’s gymnasium, details of H IP The thing that stops your leg falling off. which appear on the notice boards. See also with it. See also The Observer. Table tennis can be played in the hufs behind the n Women’s Common Room. READING THE OBSERVER Knowing what Squash can also be played in B ■ BE WISE n gives. Reading a square-shaped paper with a the P.E. Centre (see above). ■ SMART A n rounded outlook. Being with it. Which is where SENSATIONAL ■ FOR we came in. W hich is where you go out. And UNION ' u R ■ CREATIVE make it to a news vendor. And make it now. NEWS n B ■ HAIR n ■ FASHIONS Urgently A n THE require R Union Hairdresser SPORTS A Telephone .'28225 OBSERVER STAFF

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