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Ghmtwrttntt Hathj Damjma Serving Storrs Since 1896 1 Ghmtwrttntt Hathj damjma Serving Storrs Since 1896 VOL. LXVII HO. 104 STORRS. CONNECTICUT Friday, April 17, 1970 Babbidge Served 'People's Subpoena' By DAVID BROWNSTONE C7 Editorial Page Assistant Editor 1 J. ■i don't regard this as a subpoena After Keyes repeatedly stated he in- proached his friend and remarked that had said In court that he had spoken with I regard It as an expression of your o- tended to defend himself, on Wednesday, she looked tired, saying that she might Babbldge the Wednesday evening. Bab- plnlon, and respect it as much,* said Evans said, "I an virtually imploring get more sleep if she slept alone. bldge denied :hls, saying: "I haven't the president of the university, Homer this young man to accept a public de- The Judge ruled that the incident talked to a prosecutor, I don't believe, D. Babbldge, Jr., at Galley H all yes- fender." wasn't relevant to the case, but said in my lifetime." terday afternoon. About 50 demonstra- Keyes was originally charged with one Keyes' friend could file a complaint. A spokesman at the Circuit Court tors had gathered there to attempt to count each of breach of peace and tres- The trial will resume r.l 10 a.m. told The Campus later that the prose- serve a 'People's Subpoena* on the pre- passing, but after he repeated his de- aext Wednes i y. cutor had mentioned no such conversa- sident to have him testify at the trial termination to plead not guilty and have Thursday afternoon, chanting The tion in court. In Willlmantlc of Kevin Keyes. a Jury trial, Evans charged him with court serves the rich; Homer take the The demonstrators gathered outside Keyes, a 22-year-old former UConn four more counts of breach of peace stand", demonstrators clustered near Gulley Hall a: about 1:30 p.m. carrying student, Is defending himself in the trial and five counts of disorderly conduct. Babbldge's office and waited to serve large posters reading "The court sys- of 13 UConn students in connection with In court yesterday in WUH mantle, their warrant. tem serves the ruling class* and "Wor- a demonstration which took place at the Keyes told Judge Santanlallo that he had Keyes had allegedly asked that a court ker Power." About half of the pro- university against the General Electric a legal subpoena against Homer D. Bab- subpoena be served on Babbldge, but testors marched round the building Company on Dec. 15, 1969. The trial bldge, Jr. which no one would serve. It was the consensus that this would shouting: «1, 2, 3, 4 Wllll's Court la is being held in the 11th Circuit Court The judge told the prosecutor to have the be quashed. Homer's whore: 5, 6, 7, 8 we don't in Willlmantlc. subpoena served. In effect, ruling that The "subpoena* read: "We, the stu- want a fascist state." Keyes is presenting his own defense it was legal. dents of UConn demand Homer D. Bab- Shortly afterwards they entered Gul- against 10 counts of breach of the peace Evans then entered a motion asking bldge appear in WUllmantlc Court." ley Hall and positioned themselves near and disorderly conduct arising from his that the subpoena be dropped. Judge When Babbldge eventually came out of the president's office. Edward V. Gant, alleged participation in the Dec. 15 dem- Santantello agreed, saying that Babbldge his office, he told them: "It's not my Provost o* the University, came out to onstration. could oe called if his testimony was intention to appear In circuit court unless talk to the demonstrators, bu'. they de- Prosecutor In the trial is the head of needed by the defense, but until then, I am subpoenaed to do so, or unless manded Babbldge. the state's circuit court system, John he shouldn't be bothered. the activities in the court proceedings When It became apparent that Bab- P. Evans, whose office Is in Woodbrtdge. Keyes then made a complaint with the satisfied me that I had something to con- bldge would not consent to appear In He said he decided to enter the case court <that a friend of his had boon in- tribute." court without an official subpoena, the when 1 heard It would have some in- sulted after the proceedings Wivi.iesday. A charge was made by the demon- disgruntled demonstrators left, saying teresting repercussions." According to Keyes, a court clerk ap- strators that the prosecutor in the case they were going to court. Students supporting Kevin Keyes wrio Students For Babbidge, Jr. to testify in the case. unless the activities in the court pro- is on trial in Willimantic head toward Babbidge said he would not appear ceedings satisfied me that I had some- Gulley Hall to urge President Homer D. The Defense in court without an official subpoena. thing to contribute." Black Cultural Festival Apollo 13 Finally Nearing Home ; Passes Halfway Mark Splashdown Scheduled For 1:07 PM ByBvDUMF DIANE BROZEKRRn7Fr •/ «X HOUSTON SPACE CENTER«.— (AP)/.w» — covery vessel, they had to enter a qua- Campus Staff Writer The Apollo 13 pilots have ample sup- rantine trailer. NEW HAVEN — The Black Cultural Garde) Archie Sheppe and Sunny Mur- plies of water, oxygen, power and other Festival of New Haven marked its half- ray, 8 p.m.; Dance, Yale Commois, consumables as they race toward today's The Apollo 13 space men will have way point Wednesday in its month long 10 p.m. splashdown in the Pacific at 1:07 PM to undergo none of that, since they did presentation of plays, symposiums, con- Sunday, April 19: Ray Charles EST. Mission Control has directed Jim not land on the Moon. certs, and displays focusing on the pre- concert, 8 p.m., Woolsey Hall; Gos- Lovell, Fred Halse and Jack Swigert sence and cultural contribution of black pel Choir, 11 a.m.: Ken Mills, 2 p.m., to give the ship a small thruster Jolt people in New Haven. Yale Law School auditorium; Fashion this morning to aim the spacecraft Ironically, James Lovell had voiced The events, most of which are free show and beauty contest, Lee HighSchool, precisely at the splashdown target, 580 objection to the quarantine procedures and open to the public, are sponsored 2 p.m., $2.50 at door, $2.00 In advance. miles southeast of Samoa. which he would have had to go through by various church and student organi- Thursday, April 23: Symposium: had he reached the Moon. He labeled zations in the community. As the spon- "Prospects on the Future of the Black them "ridiculous". sors explain; "It is an opportunity Movement". Conte School Auditorium, The recovery of the Apollo 13 as- for the black community to Increase its 8 p.m.; Black Arts Theatre, Bowen tronauts — after splashdown -- will awareness of the achievements of their Peters Dancers, Fair Ha/en Junior be quite a bit different that picking up Inother news concerning Apollo 13, own people and an opportunity for the High, 7 p.m. $2 and $2.50; Tchai- the Apollo 12 space men. a Space Agency official said recent cuts white comrrmlty to learn more about the kowsky's "Pathetlque" and "LeNonCro- in the Space Budget did not result In black man's cultural contribution." yant". even one compromise in measures aff- Events for the second half of April The Apollo 12 astronauts had gone ecting the safety of the Apollo 13 as- are scheduled as follows: Displays which are being presented to the Moon. And they had to be qua- tronauts. Julian Scheer told the Asso- Saturday, April 18: Southern Con- for the whole month Include: Book Fair, rantined until scientists were satisfied ciated Press: "There have been posit- necticut Organization of Afro-American Dixwell Creative Arts Center, U5Goffe that they did not bring back any Moon ively no short cuts, compromises or Student's play, "Day of Absence". T.V. St., Sterling Library Art Exhibit, "Black abbreviations in safety precautions or Studio of Earl Hall at SCSC, 7 p.m.; History and Culture, 1930-45*, photo- germs. So, when Apollol2splasheddown, procedures in this mission." $1.00; Film: "Battle of Algiers", graphy by Carl Van Veen tin; National the astronauts had to don overalls and Yale Law School auditorium; Harold Art Exhibit, United Church on the Green Scheer added: "There never would Cruse, lecture and symposium, 2 p.m., and Great Hall at Parish House, local respirators before they could board the have been a launch unless we had the Yale Law School auditorium; JazzWork- art exhibit; Children's Art Exhibit, rescue helicopter. They were able to highest level of confidence that we were ■bop, featuring Archie Sheppe and Sun- 8tetson Library; City libraries: books doing everything we know to send the ny Murray, 3:30 p.m.; Soul Banquet, and promotion on black culture and the communicate with Navy frogmen only by astronauts to the Moon and return them Commons, 5 p.m.; Jazz concert(Avante festival. hand signals. And, once aboard the re- safely.' 1 IWf JTorry JFa% To the editor: (HtmrnttxtvA Batlg (Eatttpua In reply to my brother's fatalistic and dismally whatlsmore, there will never be a "nuclearholo- pessimistic letter to the Campus, (RE: April IS) caust" that would wipe us off the face of the Uni- Td like to express my utmost apologies for his verse and make us become simply, a blast from Serving Storrs Since 1896 deplorable language. Don't worry Wal'y, don't be the past! disturbed, the world will not end up in a putrescent The world is here to stay.
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