UGM THURSDAY CONCERT HALL NEWSPAPER OF IMPERIAL COLLEGE UNION 5th FEBRUARY 1974 FREE No. 353 1.00 p.m. UNIV. BUDGETS DEMONSTRATE AT A STROKE The Under Secretary for Education, hoped (and signs are that applications Mr. Timothy Raison, last week an- are up) and that many retiring staff nounced, in a written answer, that will not be replaced. ALL OUT Universities as their part of the cut- Mr. Raison indicated that further back on education, will lose around cuts are likely: 'Further savings will £31.75m next academic year—and be found from the further and higher further reductions are likely. education sectors . . .'He said that This Friday, February every student already nised that the actual lev- This confirmed the fears of many he was in touch with the UGC about 8th, sees what is hoped knows about. Discretion- el of Undergraduate academics and students, who predict- further reductions that would now be will be a massive demon- ary awards which do not grants is at its lowest ed that a great deal of pressure was necessary. stration in London by affect people taking Uni- ebb ever. Even the Com- students from all over to be put on University financing this The Times Higher Education Sup- versity degree courses mittee of Vice Chancel- the country to express year. The cuts have been made as plement (January 25th) predicts that, are preventing people lors and Principals their dissatisfaction with follows: even optimistically speaking, univer- from gaining qualifica- (C.V.C.R.) have indicat- the present grants' sys- sity budgets for the next three years tions in Higher educa- ed that a figure of "At tem and the apparent the £16.75 million 'inflation have been cut by about £100m and tion. How many friends least £630" is needed lack of action by this grant' to Universities, which is that £150m worth of buildings have do you know, though at for students living away Government to remedy designed to compensate for in- been postponed. Furthermore, the training and further edu- from home at Universit- the situation. creased non-academic staff sal- targets for numbers of students in cation college who are ies other than London, aries and increases in the cost university by 1977, will be drastically being hampered by this Cambridge and Oxford, of furniture is removed reduced, specially affecting universit- The demonstration in situation? Shouldn't you to bring the grants back a reduction from £35.25m to ies like Lancaster where applications the form of a march, will be voicing your support to a level comparable to £15m in the furniture and equip- are up by 22.5 per cent on last year. begin at Waterloo and for them? Why should that of 1962. This is in men grant. the desire for qualifica- Reaction by the universities has progress via the D.E.S. line with the NUS de- tions in order to better This means that we can only buy been muted but losses have been to Hyde Park where there mand for £655. Due to oneself or gain a better half as many benches, chairs, etc.— estimated at up to £800,000 (Oxford, will be a rally addressed our apathy and inactivity job be made difficult and and that is assuming that the prices Cambridge and Manchester). Univer- by NUS and trade union however,, wilil the Gov- further education be a stay the samel sities of a size and nature comparable speakers. ernment be led into privilege of the rich? The There is much confusion amongst to IC such as Lancaster, Sheffield, thinking that we will be The disgraceful state inadequacy in the VCs as to how the budget cuts are Sussex and Salford may lose up to happy with another £20 of affairs which has Grants' system which to be met, but two things are certain: £250,000. increase? How have WE brought about the need svery one of us at I.C. universities will not be able to admit No official reaction has been forth- shown how serious our for this demonstration. knows about, is of course es many students this year, as they coming from the College. needs are? How have the Means Test. It is ob- WE publicised our vious to everyone—ex- plight? Rent strikes have cept apparently those failed, petitions nowa- MAGGIE VISITS I.C. people who are in a posi- days carry little weight, BID TO OUST tion to do something iso what have we left? Mrs. Margaret Thatch- meal, as Mrs. Thatcher about it that this idea er graced Imperial Col- was leaving with the rec- should be abolished in This demonstration on lege with her presence tor, Sir Brian Flowers, favour of a full grant in Friday gives every stud- RANDALL on the day of issue of Messrs. Sayles and every student's own poc- ent a final opportunity ket, and such a tax lev- before the Government An attempt to oust the president, Mr. John Ran- the last Felix. She was Wadsworth presented present for an inaugural her with a letter. This re- ied on parents which announcement to level dall, will be made at the NUS conference at Liver- would be less harsh than their weight to the action pool, in April. Mr. Stuart Paul, an executive mem- lecture given by Profes- iterated the case for the sor Afastair Cameron various aspects of the the present unfair paren- for a fair Grants system ber, has broken convention of a formal re-election tal contribution scheme. for everyone who wishes of the president for his second year. (Professor of Lubrication grants campaign, with Engineering in the De- special reference to the to gain further education. Mr. Paul (26, Glaswegian and Labour Party) Postgraduates prob- partment of Mechanical cut-backs in spending Obviously there will rs a member of the Broad Left group of the execu- Engineering), the title of announced the previous ably have the rawest deal tive, which constitutes a majority of the Execu- of all since they are, in be factions on the De- which was 'Fundamental day. monstration who will not tive. There are ten members of the Broad Left research in an industrial fact, being penalised for group on the Executive of 16. In a letter to stud- having gained a first de- be prepared merely to world'. Mrs. Thatcher accept- ent leaders (including several IC members) at gree in as much as their support Grants action The president, Nor- ed the letter, thanking the weekend, Mr. Paul accuses Mr. Randall of a grant per week (a dis- but who will be demand- man Sayles, and the them for the way in lack of leadership and policy in the grants cam- gustingly inadequate ing the removal of the Hon. Secretary, Paul which the presentation paign. £13.40) is less than that present Government and Wadsworth, learnt of the was done (i.e. no mass of an undergraduate. solidarity With every oth- Stuart Paul, with an impeccable working class visit at the last moment. demonstrations) and They have also just been er trade union which is background, went over well at the last NUS con- They discovered that promised to reply. surprised by government currenly involved in in- ference in Margate. Mr. Paul's popularity may she was to be present at Copies of the letter proposals which could dustrial disputes with account for the Broad Left decision to break the the Hall Dinner that are available from the mean that those wishing the Government. I put it two-year convention. same evening and they Hon. Secretary, Mr. to pursue postgraduate to you that the more sen- arranged to be present Mr. Randall last week dated his disagreement Wadsworth, In the Union courses would be requir- sible students Who also. At the end of the with the executive Broad Left group from the office. ed to borrow from the peacefully participate on time when he was elected president. He accused government the money Friday the more repre- Mr. Paul of risking the unity of the NUS by em- to finance themselves. sentative of those people barking on a campaign based on personality and It has also been recog- wanting to study the De- of whipping up policy differences where none SOAS SICKS STUDENT monstration will be, and ler from the college say- existed. The London University thus the more public sup- ing that her course had School of Oriental and port we Will get for our been terminated because people guilty of drug of- African Studies has plight. sacked one of its stud- she had fallen too far fences. 'However,' he APPOINTMENT ents after she had plead- behind with her work. said, 'I am most con- For I.C. Students the ed guilty to a drugs This was despite the cerned that on this occa- meeting place for the charge. fact that she is suppos- sion it looks as if an ob- Demonstration will be OF NEW The student, Gloria edly one of the most scure and unrelated reas- the one and only (thank George, 19, admitted brilliant on her course, on has been used to goodness), that remnant possessing 114 milli- and had arranged to have send Gloria packing'. He of Victorian splendour PRO-RECTOR grams of cannabis, three her books with her in is asking the university (?)—you've guessed it; authorities to grant PROFESSOR M. G. FLEMING has been appoint- LSD tablets, and at- prison. The Queen's tower at Gloria and her father a ed Pro Rector of Imperial College from 1 Septem- tempting to pass drugs Mr. David Mudd, MP 11.30 a.m. on FRIDAY, personal interview on ber, 1974 in succession to Professor B. G. Neal. to another person. She for Falmouth and Cam- the 8th February. See spent two weeks in re- borne (Gloria's local her appeal against dis- you there!!!!!! On his appointment as Pro Rector, Professor missal. mand and was sentenced MP) has taken tip her G.S. Fleming will cease to be Head of the Department to two years probation. case. He stated that he At a ULU SRC meet- of Mining and Mineral Technology but will retain Whilst she was in was in agreement with ing last week Gloria's By an average student his chair. prison she received a let- sackings inflicted on case was discussed. from I.C. 5th February, 197* Page 2 FELIX I have received a reply from Mr, Fail-brother, ASTMS ED [TORIA, secretary (see first FELIX this term). It was late, how- If You Get A ever, due to it having been posted in the wrong box. It wit be printed in full in the nest issue. 'Notice To Quit' Letters The reason that there are adverts scattered about in this issue is that they are not being presented in If you are living in pri- Branch is always Wiling time. I MUST have adverts, and articles by the vately rented accommo- to help in these matters. Monday, one week and a day before Felix is due, dation and do not have a In particular Bill West of i.e. Monday, 12th February for next issue. It is, of course, possible to print long term agreement, the Drains Dept. (Int. As you may remember articles referring to matters that happen between then and the weekend, e.g. then there is always the 4026), and a Senior; from the last Felix, Mr. sports. (NB—Bob Barley is Sports Editor). possibility that you may Shop Steward is a useful be served a "notice to Harper had sent a letter ONE person has complained that Felx is now unreadable due to its lack of man to contact since fie; polities. SEVERAL have said that Felix is better than it has been for some quit". What does one is a member of the local; to his M.P. Here is the time, mainly due to the range of articles and lack of ultra-left wing politics. do? Kensington Labour Party,: reply. I agree with the latter. How about you? and knows some of the: TRIBUNAL Labour counciltors, Who" Many people will tell are always wiling to you there is a simple help out. M.P.'s answer — go to your Alternatively, the Ken- J twites you to us local Rent Tribunal. sington Labour Party, 92 They wiill usually accept REPLY Ladbroke Grove, North your case, cancel the Kensington (tel. 727 £ome to $f. Valentines Day "notice to quit", and in 5446) has an Advice a few weeks' time inform Dear Rupert Harper, Evening, every Monday you of a hearing date at night from 8 p.m. at which you and your land- Which the local MP and Very many thanks for Lunch Party lord will get together councillors are present. your letter of the 16th with the Panel of the Tri- January about the pre- ^fhen? Tburs. Feb. 14 12.10 bunal, who Willi fix the It is quite amazing sent grants available to rent of your accommoda- What these men can students. I am asking tion, and give you a se- achieve, even When for the Secretary of State to curity of tenure for, nor- weeks everyone else has let me have her com- mally six months in the said that nothing can be ments on the points you J^t: Union senior common first instance. The rent done. I am saying this have made. then becomes registered from first-hand experi- at your local Town Hall ence, having been helped I must stress very and the landlord cannot at the present time by strongly that I believe room normally raise it for Bill West and two Labour we must get away from three years; and if after councillors, one of whom such things as rent , 30p (Ploughman's Lunch plus 2 glasses wine included). Tickets from Judy Joslin Zoo: is a solicitor and is rep- 58 Beit, J. Jones, Aero 2, S. Sherman, Met. 2. 584 Selkirk. Numbers limited, so hurry! your first period of secu- strikes, in order to rity expires, your land- resenting us legally. achieve our objectives. lord servers you with Alternatively, one can It is to my mind a symp- further "notice to quit" go to Legal Aid centres, ton of a very unhappy ~ SWIMMING GALA you may apply to the Tri- one of Which is one Ful- society that we should bunal for a further period ham Road, near Fulham even have to contem of security, although this Broadway and another plate these and not try Wednesday February 6 2.00 is less often given. on Goldlborne Road in and settle our problems However, things don't North Kensington. on a more sophisticated Inter CCU races-Silly races often work out so easily. and reasonable basis. If you live in Ham- The Rent Tribunal may mersmith, Les Wicks, Sincerely, PRESIDENT'S RACE not accept your case. Metallurgy Dept. Stores' The landlord may apply is also a Labour Council- Richard Luce, M.P. to the County Court for lor. Alternatively, the ENTRIES ON THE DAY an eviction order. And Conninghann Road Ad- then what do you do? vice Centre, 172a Con- DON'T ning ham Road, tel. 743 CONCERTS HARASSMENT 6953, W12, is open FILMS MISS IT The first rule is that if Monday to Friday, 9.30 you want to stay, STAY. a.m. - 4.30 p.m.; Satur- day 9.30 a.m. to 12 SAT, FEB. 9 — 7.30 Sutherland The landlord cannot FRl., FEB. 8 RIDDLE make you ileave your ac- noon; Monday, Wednes- Puppet- On A day and Thursday even- Bros. + commodation until he Chain Union RHYMES has an eviction order. ings 6.30 to 8 p.m. Ice Station 40p door only Quiver And you Will have the see page 6 first Jo Wicks (Less wife) Zebra opportunity to defend can help you at the Don't Cheat ! yourself in the County North Hammersmith Lab- * SAL, FEB. 23 Court before they decide our Party (tel. 743 SAT., FEB. 16 — 7.00 Gt. Hall 'd'lAI whether to give him an 2602). You can, of Dirty Dozen 'Aamsv *P«r -MAI '8 eviction order. Neither course, contact these 90p Adv. Play Misty isogyi pjAea -j^ L can the landlord With- people for any other rele- £1.20 Door MAN e>jooo Jieisnv "JJAI '9 draw any of the facilities vant problems. Use your For Me 'di'lAI 'u°l during this time. This Iocs I government ma- * SAT., MARCH 2 - GT. HAIL -UJweH wennM .*J-|AI 'S constitutes harassment chine, you elected it. THUR., FEB. 21 - 6.30 £1 each seufinn pjbmqh "J1A1 't/ and is illegal. But all Twisted Nerve pjo^Buo-] pioi £ this is a formidable task Please keep this infor- {\e,Q JOpBA|BS JOUQS z to handle on one's own; mation for future refer- 10 Rillington TOM PAXT0N "jebutssjx AjueH 'id " I so Who is there around ence. Place to help out? C. M. Robinson * c/o John Percy Group, AM Tickets on Sale NOW ? Mech. Eng. 220 "This House HELP Metallurgy Dept.. At ft the local NUPE Int 2175 15p from Union Office lunchtimes. Believes That Union Discos Expected to sell very fast. Christianity Is Feb. 15, 22, 10p False IMPERIAL COLLEGE, UNION, LONDON, 1974 Consciousness" I. C. OPERATIC SOCIETY Felix, Newspaper of Union Publications In the Chair: Imperial College Union Board, Imperial College presents Professor Scorer Union, Prince Consort issue No. 353 Proposers Rd., London SW7 2BB. Tuesday, February 5th Jock Veall S. Homoz Editor : Felix tel. numbers are: PRINCESS IDA Opposers: Paul Wadsworth Office, 01-589 5111 Alan Syrop Ext. 2229, Int. 2881. Editor also available on By GILBERT & SULLIVAN Joseph Cullen Contributions and assistance by: 01-589 5111 Ext. 2166 Mech Eng 220 Bob Barley (Sports Ed.), S. Arnold, G. Clark, C. Dewey, Printed by F. Bailey Feb. 14 G. King, R. Nicholls, T. Phil- £t Son Ltd., Dursley, lips, J. Porter and Friends, Glos. GL11 4BL. FEB. 12-16 1.00 prompt N. Racine-Jaques. C. Robin- son, N. Sayles, M. Simmons, Could anyone wishing to 7 30 UNION CONCERT HALL R. Stockford. Next issue Feb. 19th speak from the floor (Published by the Editor please contact either Copy by Wednesday, Tickets 30p, 40p, 50p Jock Veall or Alan Syrop for and on behalf of both Meeh. Eng. PG's the Imperial College 13th February. on Sale Union Entrance Hall daily yia Int. Mail. 5th February, 1974 FELIX Page 3 REPRESENTATION This year, as every year, people are trying to get LOW TO P #nore people to Union Meetings (in two and a half The report by the that greater Government becoming a PG. Junior years at IC, I can only remember about three quorate students. Commons Select Com- control over postgradu- lecturers would be grad- It is suggested that IJnion meetings). Many put the fault with the Left mittee on Expenditure, ate education is neces- uates who, while lectur- this report has a long Wing but I do not feel this is the main problem. entitled Postgraduate sary, and that PGs ing, are working for their way to go before imple- The Left certainly do waste a great deal of time and Education', amongst oth- should have closer links PhDs. mentation. But accord- effort at UGM's by their fragmenting structure, i.e. er things, proposes the with industry. To these The report would also ing to the Times Higher different left wing groups putting forward what is introduction of post- ends a central body to remove from the Re- Ed: Basically the same view differing only in degree. graduate loans, a severe control the postgraduate search Council, the pow- "A report from the READERSHIP reduction in the numbers sector is suggested, the er to award Research same committee in 1972 'The crux of the matter, I believe, is, as was stated of students allowed to Postgraduate Advisory Fellowships. Rather more was soundly rebuffed by by Trev Phillips at Council last Monday, that we go straight on to become Council. disturbing, is the sug- the government last sum- Have a problem of Leadership. As chairman of SCAB PGs after a first degree, The Committee be- gestion that 50 per cent mer. This year it has I am responsible not only to Council but also to the and a requirement that lieves that the majority of PGs in British Univer- produced an account- UGM — it actually says so in the constitution. overseas students pay of PGs should not be sities — overseas PGs ant's report which may We have on Council, six floor reps who are there to full fees, amounting to future academics, but — should be fonced to have more appeal to an represent the floor of the Union. They, and other some £1,500 per annum. should be graduates who pay around £1,500 pa in accountant's government people in positions of responsibility (here I include The entire report is have worked in industry fees. This is no doubt which thinks little of myself), are content to sit back and discuss what- concerned with the cost and who have settled in one way, as the commit- pursuing a course of in- ever comes up at UGMs and not actually put for- of graduate education careers, where postgrad- tee sees it, of justifiably tellectual asset stripping ward the views of the membership. People at the rather than its nature, uate work would be reducing expenditure, when the going gets top are taking ego-trips and not really representing and most of the propos- relevant and advantage- but is certain to create a rough". the floor. All Union officers and in particular the als are ways of saving ous. It suggests that massive furore in the Clearly the Report is floor reps, should be going into the bars and coffee money. However, behind industrial experience Universities, both not the last word, by areas and talking to people, all the people, and ask- this, the Report Indicates should be a criterion for amongst the staff and any means. ing them what they want to see done. Then motions would be brought to Union Meetings which concern people and people will come and discuss them. Jnk FLOOR REPS 1 C T TOUCHSTONE We have six floor reps: John, Berry, Physics 3; I'm always amazed when I return from a Touch- Caroline Bingham, Physics 3; Charlie Lewis, Mech stone weekend, how many people don't know what Eng 3; Paul Watkins, Mech Eng PG; Mike Williams, I've been doing for the last day. If you fall into this MEETING category (shame on you, you didn't read the last Chem 3; and Nigel Sedgwick, Physics 3. They should be asking people what they want done but if A meeting of the this seemed to be a suc- report) it is basically a discussion weekend where fhey don't then the people must tell them. You are Imperial College Tenants cessful time when it was people can air their views on the proposed (and the people, you go and make the Union leadership Association was held re- last used. more usually, the not proposed) subject, which is sit up and listen and get their fingers out. It's your cently. This meeting, There was a discus- so chosen so that there is no right or wrong point of view, so people with fiery tempers beware. Union and that's what it's there for. though not very well sion on the aims of The floor reps are in the bars most of the time so attended, managed to ICTA. It was pointed out This week's subject was on 'The Responsibility of Hell them (or any other member of Council for that produce some important by a number of people Scientists' and the speaker was Mr. Frost, a lecturer matter) what you want done. MIKE SIMMONS decisions. that ICTA did not exist in science studies, in the extra-mural department of The constitution had solely for the rent strike London Universities. He gave an interesting talk on one or two minor amend- and that it should con- modes of thinking, mathematicological processes, the ments made to it and tinue when the strike is making of distinctions, and a comparison of tech- was then officially accep- over. The following nology, practical science and school science in their LIFTS ted as the ICTA constit- ideas were put forward problems, solutions, and actions. The talk led nicely ution. The main changes as items that ICTA u,p to the proposed questions for discussion which were the lowering of the should concern itself were: quorum to 75 and that with: House wardens 1 The comparison of scientists with other groups Breakdown Procedure the people on rent strike entertainments allow- regarding their concern about social difficulties aris- should make the deci- ance, ICTA sports ing from, and not from, their own work, their 1. General sion as to where the league, financing of halls effectiveness in initiating change and averting dan- There are some eighty-seven lifts in the College; interest from the rent and houses, affiliation gers, and also of their responsibility to be respons- all are by law subject to regular (independent) in- fund should go, and also to other tenants' associ- ible. spection and maintenance. From time to time, how- when the strike should ations. There is, of 2 How far disposition towards particular modes of ever, lifts do inevitably suffer from defects and finish. course, no reason why thinking are either present at birth, matters of free no other items should be choice, or conditioned either by social environment, breakdowns and the following paragraphs set out Mr. Salisbury, Physics considered. For more in- formal education arid training, or by accidents of the correct aption to be taken. I, presented his chair- formation contact Paul personal experience, and how these dispositions cor- man's report. At the Wadsworth, Union relate between career choice. time of the meeting there 2. Breakdowns Office, or your local were 67 people on rent 3 i Considering the role of the mass media in alert- ha 11/house representa- «i) Until the engineer's "out of action" notice strike, (71 now—Ed.), ing scientists to matters over which they may wish" to tive (see last Felix). appears by the lift, it must always be assumed giving approximately take up responsible attitudes. that £3,000 in the fund. ii Should providers of formal science education ac- cept responsibility for fostering in their pupils (a) no-one else has reported the breakdown; There were as yet about It is hoped that more (b) people are trapped in the lift. 98 people to pay to people will take an inter- (a.) responsible modes of thinking either college or the est in the next meeting, (b) attitudes to specific situations The breakdown must be reported at once to the Hi What may or -can be done for adult scientists no strike fund. especially as it is the Messenger or outside normal hours the Sec- longer subject to formal education and training? intention of ICTA to re- urity Guard on the building. In ordinary hours It was agreed that the G JK the Messenger will ring the Buildings Office next meeting of ICTA present and help organ- (Maintenance) Int. Tel. No. 3954, which is should be held on a Sun- ise anything concerned the normal 'hot-line' for service breakdowns day evening at 6.00 as with halls and houses. requiring immediate action. An engineer will be sent immediately to release anyone CONTACT WEEK trapped. Outside normal hours, at weekends, OVERSEAS PEOPLE This week is a very from very different back- during College holidays, the Messenger or important time in the grounds — from an en- Security Guard will ring the College Opera- year for many people in gineer (ex IC) through a tions Engineers (Int. Tel. No. 3838, GPO People from the developing countries of Asia, and around IC —a week housewife and a teacher 589 3630) who are based on the Boiler Africa and Latin America are being sought by Ox- of prayer, worship, and to a German Jesuit. In House. Again an engineer will be sent at once fam's Central London branch for a new voluntary coming together. A week other ways they repre- to the lift. group designed to back up the agency's worldwide called CONTACT. sent Christ, bringing development programme. Throughout the year, their experience of Him If trapped in a lift, operate the alarm button. The group Will have two principal functions: to groups have been meet- to us. Where possible the Messenger will acknow- advise on policies that would encourage a more ing regularly all over the A large selection of ledge this by illuminating the panel marked positive public attitude towards world development coPlege, to share a small events has been organ- "Alarm received" or some similar phrase. The and to help generate new support for Oxfam's work. part of their fives with ised for the groups to breakdown drill will bring a College engineer It will be one of several special groups recently set others. In the halls and share with each other, to your rescue within very few minutes. up by Oxfam in London. houses students and but they are also meet- "There are many people from the Third World in )chaplains share break- ing individually with the 3 Defects London, either studying or working, and we hope fast or coffee, and in the members of the CON- When minor defects are notibed which do not that quite a few of them will be keen to help in a departments they come TACT team. The events, require immediate action (e.g. loose push-buttons, practical way", said Oxfam organiser Jeannie together for lunch. Each including a teach-in on indicator lights not working, etc.), these also should Murray. "We don't expect them to endorse auto- group is very different basic Christianity, an be reported to the Messenger who will report on matically everything we do — in fact, we hope the from the others, but in award-winning film, and a folk service and party, the standard defects form to the Buildings Office Group will produce new ideas by challenging some all of them the emphasis is on contact — with are widely advertised on (Maintenance) . of the current assumptions about development aid". each other, with the out- yellow posters. So if you To stimulate better public understanding of de- 4. DO NOTS side world, and with find something that in- velopment issues, Oxfam is currently working (i) Do not assume a broken down lift to be empty. God. terests you, or you just through four other special groups, in the travel in- want to make contact, dustry, the medical and legal professions and the This week people are (;ii) Do not attempt to ring the lift manufacturers come along. You'll be Civil Service. The first Overseas Group will be limit- coming from all over the direct — the maintenance of the lift is not very welcome. ed to people living in or around London. Anyone country to help us real- necessarily in his hands. interested in further information should contact ise what contact really ii'H) Do not attempt to use the set of door release Miss Jeannie Murray, Oxfam Regional Office, 12 means. In many ways SUE ARNOLD, Phys. 2. and motor room keys held in every messen- Crane Court, Fleet Street, London EC4. Tel: 353 they represent the out- West London side world. They come Chaplaincy, ger's box — these are for engineers only. 5701. Page 4 FELIX 5th February, 1974 PAGE OPERATIC INDIA WHAT IS THE a mm n> mm xsw am mm mer smr ma Mxa mar mm mar Mtw xa SOCIETY SOCIETY The uninformed mem- sarily in that order), 70 One of the largest India's Republic Day CHRISTIAN enthusiasts arrive to a bers of IC society may, social societies in Col- Which fell on 26th Jan- mm mm mm mm-mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mt or may not, be interested rapturous welcome. As lege is the India Society. uary, and an inter-univ- to know that for as little our reputation in that With a membership of ersity India societies' an expenditure as 30p cultural wilderness nearly 100, this society tournament, normally they can be privileged to grows in leaps and aims to provide varied held in MarkbeSter. see one of the foremost bounds, we attract 2,000 entertainment and give Teams from India Socie- UNION? (some say the foremost people each year, and students an insight into ties of London, Leeds, — seriously) amateur last year raised over the Indian way of life. held in Manchester. operatic societies in the £60 in a charity concert Without a shade of Saiford, etc., compete The Christian Union and to form a united country. Yes, it's your of classical music in the doubt, we have been for the Air India Cup, is a group of perhaps body of those Who own, your very own, local church (not bad perhaps the most active Which is donated by Air eighty people from all desire to serve him ICOS, whose latest ex- after only one day's re- social society during the India in co-operation denominations, and here. travaganza, 'Princess hearsal). last term. One of the with the Indian High many nationalities, who Ida', by Gilbert and If ICOS are so brilli- major highlights of 'last Commission. The games All activities are open are united by a belief in Sullivan, will be per- ant, you say, why can't term was the perform- played are soccer, table- to all members of the Jesus Christ as the Son formed in the Union you try real opera such ance of Shakuntala Devi, tennis, badminton, College — why not get of God as revealed in Concert Hall from Tues- as Verdi, Wagner or India's human calculat- hockey, etc., and the hold of a termly pro- the Bible. So we are one day, 12th to Saturday, Engelbert Humperdinck, ing machine. This func- competition is - very gramme card from one 16th February. of the largest societies in instead of mere Gilbert tion proved to be very keen. However, this of the members — the college, and one that is 'Having irretrievably and Sullivan. Each year popular and was well event has not been final- best way of finding out growing at the moment. attracted your attention we ask ourselves the attended. Other func- ised yet. about the CU is by com- What de we do? (if not, don't read on), same question, and inev- tions included an Indian India Society has dir- ing along and getting to I'll teh you something itably reach the same song and dance feature ect liaison with the In- This varies enormous- know us. about our, and your, conclusions; that G & S plus didio to mark the dian High Commission, ly but ireludes: times of But . . . is virtually the only society, while at the celebration of Diwali, and their periodical, prayer; studying the 'I go to church any- jchoice for a society same time subtly entic- the Indian festival of India Weekly, is avail- Bible together; listening way.* wishing to maintain ing you to see the show lights. In December, able in the Haldane to expositions of parts of hine, the CU isn't a maximum involvement (oh, what a give-away!). even with our limited Library. the Bible relevant to church, rather we seek for all members while As the Blue Book, it modern problems; an to show a working unity being limited in terms of funds, we managed to One other feature of say, consists of about annual houseparty with between Christians Of facilities, expenditure stage a film show—an our functions is that we 50 members emanating people from other col- all backgrounds and de- and rehearsal time. G & "end of term" function. have Indian food for sale from several USK col- leges in SW London; nominations in the col- S also has the advantage All these functions at reasonably (pheap leges. The range of General Studies lectures lege. of being easy to appreci- were well attended and prices. musical abilities is ex- (e.g. this year on Christ- ate for the average scien- were significant succes- Membership (12£p) 'I can't accept the ceptionally wide, liter- ianity and Communism); tist and engineer who is ses — one, because our of the society is Stj'll Bible.' ally from ARCM stand- 'open meetings'; inter- prepared to look at it publicity tends to be as open. We do try to cater Meetings in Central ard to ARSM level (take national receptions; par- objectively for one night far-reaching as possible, for as many tastes as we London on Saturday that how you wish). All ties and outings .for (not everyone can have and two, we have co- can afford to — in some evenings have attracted have certain qualities in overseas students. Main the cultural awareness operation with the India of our functions a defin- upwards of 300 students, common, however; en- meetings each week are of the aesthetic mines- Societies of other Col- ite blend with the West- who do believe it holds thusiasm and an incom- held on Fridays from man). Even the most leges of London Univers- ern way of life is the key to contemporary prehensible desire to do 6.30 p.m. in the Maths sceptical beings have ity. noticeable! Constructive (and eternal) problems their singing while des- Library, 53 Princess Gar- been taken along to a criticism and sugges- faced by man. Have you perately trying to con- FUNCTIONS dens, and all are wel- show under duress only tions are always wel- ever considered What the centrate on whether to We intend to hold come. to confess later that it come. Bible says, or do you re- use expression A or ex- more functions this was the funniest thing For membership and Concern leads to ject a book you've never pression B, and Whom to term, but these may be they'd seen for a long other enquiries, please action! read? follow in the next dance. held up due to the ener- time. I must, however, leave a note addressed Our beliefs are posi- 'As a scientist (or en- Apart from the cast we gy situation. The energy sympathise with the per- tive and concern leads gineer), 1 just can't have a very proficient, situation permitting, the to 'India Society' in the son who still has night- to action and social in- accept it." spirited and, some might highlights of this term S.C.C. pigeon-hole in mares about being volvement. Some mem- Again we believe the say, ageless miscellany should be a celebration the Union Common conscripted as one of bers of the CU help to evidence to be over- of instrumentalists, on the occasion of Room. the 'three little maids run a service each week whelming, but take the known loosely as the from school' by an un- for the patients in a local view of Prof. R. F. L. orchestra, and a crew of compromising music hospital. We also seek Boyd, professor of Phy- highly dedicated, semi- master in need of boy to help overseas rela- sics at UCL, and of nocturnal individuals sopranos. tions, by helping rather Astronomy in the Royal who. with great help than protesting, and run Institution: from Dramsoc, achieve special activities and Sullivan's music can "Christianity is, in miracles each year to functions for students be said to be full of CLUB essence a relationship, create a realistic set, from other countries catchy tunes, sometimes the outcome of both an while at the same time who often arrive here unashamedly adapted Yes, folks — in case anise a Mines team for objective historical reve- leaving the performers lonely, depressed, and from the works of pom- you didn't know, there this competition. So, lation (the life of Jesus) enough room to swing a with few friends; to posers such as Mozart is sudh a thing. We exist Miners, please make and a contemporary, per- semibreve on the hope- make them feel webome and Handel, who, no in the Sports Centre yourselves known! sonal encounter (with lessly inadequate con- in a practical way. We doubt, have been turn- (that's where the pond There also exists a the same Jesus) ... As cert hah stage. aren't in competition ing in their graves ever is). sparkling ladies team I consider the facts of At the moment IC have full of promise. Put this with other societies in Traditionally ICOS since. Gilbert, the lib- the phenomenon of fought their way through together With a Novices this respect, and mem- gives two shows each bretist of the duo, was Christ, for me at any to the semi-finals of the team and four or five bers help in these as year: one at IC in Feb- a master of parody, rate, there seems to be Inter London College other teams, and the re- they feel fit. ruary and a tour show in choosing as his victims, only one possible con- Knock Out Cup, brushing July, this year featuring people or events in the sult is a wide range And the rest of Lon- clusion. It is the one to aside all who dare chal- "HMS Pinafore". In re- public eye at the turn of (pun, pun) of activity. don? which Saul the persecu- lenge. We have a selec- cent years, however, the century, although For your information, Besides close ties with tor came in a flash upon tion of members shoot- single performances of some of his innuendos, the Pistol section oper- colleges in SW London, the Damascus road — ing for London Univers- short one-act comic intentional or not (I ates on Tuesday lunch- the CU is affiliated to God was in Christ recon- ity and Simon Hel'lyer operas have been pro- wonder) wouldn't dis- times and Wednesday Unions in all the other ciling the world to him- is now shooting for duced, this year's being grace the likes of evenings. Rifle shooting colleges of the Univers- self", bf. 'Can God be London County team. "Trial by Jury" on Frankie Howerd. occurs every other lunch- ity (with Whom there are Known?', R. F. L. Boyd, Thursday, March 21st as I hope the few who've Later in the term there time and Wednesday close connections also), IVP. a lunchtime concert. had the will power to will be the annual walk- afternoons. and nationally too. Des- 'I'm not the religious over by Guilds in the In the summer, trips pite this we are a student The highlight of the read this far will come type.' Courtman Shield match. are organised down to orientated, entirely stud- year is undoubtedly the along in February to see Well nor are we! This is between Guilds, ent-run body. summer tour to Budleigh what I mean. Tickets Bisley (near Guildford) Mere escapism couldn't RCS and occasionally Salterton, which for 50 (here comes the crunch) to shoot full-bore both How can I join? turn the world upside RSM (if they can scrape weeks of the year is a are 30p, 40p or 50p, on for frolics and for com- Full membership can down in a few centuries. up a team). So all you peaceful little South sale in the Union en- petitions. be obtained by signing a For us Christianity is a Mines Who fancy your- Devon holiday resort. trance from January So liven up your daily declaration of faith, and living relationship, not a selves, and at shooting, Here, lured by the pros- 28th. Any other enquiries routine with a bang or by actively supporting dead religion. Have you come down the range pects of singing, swim- about the society are two, come down the the aims Of the Union. ever considered that, as any lunchtime soon. ming, sunning, socialis- welcome via the Union range. There are many, but opposed to your idea of ing, and cider swilling letter rack. We need a vacant Luv, basically to present the Christianity? and other things begin- ROGER NICHOLLS, person to' fill the post of GORDON CLARK, claims of Jesus Christ ning with V (not neces- Chairman. captain of RSM to org- COLIN WALDRON. to people in the college, RICHARD ST0CKF0RD. 5th February, 1974 FELIX Page i

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The Postgraduate Newspaper of Imperial College 5th February 1974 Issue No. 9 Now incorporating Felix EDITORIAL J LONDON P.G. GROUP A new format for P.G. News No. 9. If you haven't seen it before, you will realise that you've been The group was formed missing out. Well, now that P.G. News has taken END OF GRANTS in November 1973 as a over Felix (for one week, and then only if you re- result of the growing fold it to make this the front page) everyone has a activity among Post- chance to see that postgrads all over College are graduates throughout sitting up only to see their grants flying out of the the University on issues window. How would you like to be the first post- IS IN SIGHT si_fch as demonstrating grad ever to go on a demo? Find out on February payments and the grants promote equality of op- Education and Arts Sub- campaign. Since that 8th. You've got more to lose than anyone else. A Government re- portunity (sic). Committee, Session time meetings have been When you've read this page, fold P.G. News so port was published 1973-74, Postgraduate regular, and have been that this is the front, and put on someone else's on Wednesday 23rd Education, Volume 1. used to co-ordinate desk. If you see a copy incorrectly folded, re-fold action in the colleges of Jan. which, if im- LOANS Commons paper 96. it: Spread the word. Right. Power to the postgrad. and to provide informa- IMPLEMENTATION HMSO 34p. For inform- plemented, will have tion and ideas for the SOON ation contact Pete Can- College based groups. a fundamental effect nel. Maths PG or John If the proposals are At the most recent meet- on Postgraduate Porter, Materials Science implemented Postgrad- ing on 17th January, DEMONSTRATING PG). several Colleges report- education. uates will be virtually in ed that their demonstraft- the position of paying ing rates had been PROPOSALS The education and for Tine privilege of raised (along with Im- parrying out research. In arts sub-committee of STOP perial's) to £1.15, a rise ; most countries training of 15 pence. There is a There shall initially cierttly large that the the Expenditure Com- be two'hourly rates: "ideal" rate be reached. in research is treated as small hope of getting mittee, made up of employment and paid PRESS this payment increased members from all three slightly by exploiting . (1) The "ideal" rate Preparation time. for as such. The recom- The seriousness with one of the Pay Board Which would be paid if The College is con- main parties in the mendations of the report the pay laws permitted. cerned that if the rate of which postgraduates clauses on anomalies, House of Commons, pro- should be seen as yet For Session '73/'74, £2 plus annual incre- throughout the country but given the present poses that there should this figure is £2 per hour. ments is paid, in future another attack on a are viewing the report of strength and organisa- years there will be an- be radical changes in higher education system the Commons Expendi- tion of the Postgraduate (2) The "Pay Law" other claim for prepara- movement, most dele- the system of Postgrad- which is already biased ture Committee is illus- rate. Which for Session tion time. We therefore uate education and that against students from gates agreed that the '73/'74, after November agree that the "ideal" trated by the fact that working class families. best approach was to 7th is £1.15 plus 57ip rate is an amount suffi- Postgraduates should be HMSO sold out two negotiate agreements The Government prob- for preparation time. ciently high that a re- financed by loans. The days after publication. With College authorities sponsible demonstrator report makes some valid ably thinks that it can (How many did they to take effect as soon as will come to a practical The "ideal" rate shall establish the principle of print?). wage restraint is ended. well prepared and will criticisms Of the present be tied to the lower end loan financing by attack- of the lecturers pay be willing to help a stud- system, but its main ing the sector which is scale, so that it increas- ent outside his/her hours thesis is that Postgrad, es each year by the of employment. traditionally least organ- same percentage as that education should be ised. Next perhaps will more cost-effective and YOUR GRANT pay scale. But we recognise be loans for Under- The "Pay Law" rate is that: should be tailored to the graduates. PGs should the maximum pay al- needs of Government demonstrate their total By N.U.S. lowed by the pay board (1) It must always re- —if it still exists in '75 for demonstrating. main negotiable that and Industry. To this opposition to any pro- Initially, demonstrat- preparation time be paid end the present grants posals for changes in the The claim is based on the 1968 undergraduate ors will be paid at the in respect of a situation system would be abol- Postgraduate education grant, raised according to the NUS student cost "pay law' rate. We pro- where a greater than index. The Board and Lodging costs are based on ished and replaced by system which involve pose that the College normal amount of pre- London. The NUS claim for undergraduates is £770 loan finance. automatically apply to paration is necessary. either Government or for London, Oxford and Cambridge students and the pay board (or its commercially financed £655 for others. This latter figure is similar to the successor) every year on amount put forward by the CVCP. The present figure (2) Tutoring, because loans — in addition the October 1st for an in- it requires much more EXPLOITATION OF is £695, next year it could be nothing. crease which will bring preparation than demon- number of students The PG Claim (in fact the claim for all students the effective rate up to strating should normally would be cut back. The THIRD WORLD Who require 44 weeks or more attendance) is based the "ideal rate". We be paid at twice the role of independent Un- on the UG claim and is broken down as follows: Will accept a lower rate normal rate for demon- The proposals include iversity research is only if it is the maxi- strating. the recommendation that UG£ PG£ PG/UG Element mum rate allowed by the It should be noted in largely ignored, and fees for overseas stud- pay 'board. Ratio this context that prepar- Postgraduate education ents should be increased In the following cir- 61.28 13.95 5/22 Vacation ation time is only is envisaged in terms of to cover the full cost of cumstances the pay- normally 50 per cent, 66.11 103.57 47/30 Course ment for demonstrating and can be higher in providing refresher cour- their courses. This 20.00 31.33 47/30 Travel will revert to the "ideal" certain circumstances. ses and specialist train- would mean an increase 65.01 109.22 52/30 rate: Clothes ing for students on from £250 to around 65.19 112.99 52/30 (3) We consider that Pocket release from Industry. In £1,500. (1) If the pay laws are Money the setting up of experi- (The ICPGG is obtain- abolished. ments does not constit- conclusion the report 445.36 771.96 52/30 Accom'tion ute normal preparation states that suCh a sys- ing several copies of the report which is entitled (2) if the pay laws and should be paid tem would help contain 767.97 1143.11 allow an increase suffi- separately. 'Third Report from the public expenditure and (770) (1145) Expenditure Committee, P.G. MOTION UGM THURSDAY 7th FEB. ffage 6 FELIX 5th February, 1974

er. An interesting combination and time. The effects of colonialism and ALQU1N one which comes over quite well. The CHRIS MILLARD the break-up of black communities guitar playing of Ferdinand Bakker is within the colonies have left their ably supported by Dick Franssen on mark, a total loss of self-respect and MOUNTAIN QUEEN organ with Job Tarenskeen and Ron- BLACK BRITAIN self-confidence. And this is where the ald Ottenhoff providing the brass sec- British black is crucially different to Holland always seems to come up tion. Hein Mars, bass, and Paul (George Allen & Unwin£1.95) his American counterpart. Surely the with bands importing themselves to Westrake, drums, complete the line- Chris Mullard is an ex-official of first task in combating racism is to Britain and trying to make a name up. Vocals are provided by Job and CARD and presently the Community restore that confidence by the con- here. Some succeeded: some didn't. Ferdinand. Relations Officer for Tyneside. The struction Of strong independent com- Focus and Golden Earring are two ex- The jazz influences are especially cover blurb claims that his book munities with a voice in conurbations amples that have. Earth & Fire and noticeable in the brass sections whilst brings 'the black voice' to race rela- such as London, Liverpool and Man- Sandy Coast are two that are still Ferdinand also shows that he is by no tions. Mullard himself claims that he chester. working at it. means a bad violin player. A very speaks as It is important for students to con- The latest to try are Alquin. Their easy going album and one that I have 'a black who cannot forget he is front this problem. The book is as first album, Marks', was released in personally found eminently suitable black, a black born and bred in good a place as any to start. The March 1973. Their latest, 'MOUN- for listening to in the late evening. the UK who still feels an out- sections on the deliberate stagnation TAIN QUEEN' is due February 1974. Overall an excellent album and one cast'. of the Race Relations industry and on The background, especially of the which should do well for them. Hope- Fine sentiments, indeed. Most of the police are especially worthwhile; earlier members of the band, is a fully, more will be heard from them us, whose background is the same the reprint of Ron Phillips' article on mixture of jazz and R n B. With a line- though I hope that their build up is would agree that we are still outcasts, the tragic case of David Oluwale up of saxophones, flute, organ, guitar, better planned than Focus' and that and that Britain is a racist society. (where an inspector and sergeant of bass and drums they have managed they are allowed to develop rather However, this book gives no answers the Leeds police were indicted for to produce a style that appears to be than having stardom forced upon to our questions. murder, but convicted on numerous Focus, Chicago and If mixed togeth- them. 'Black Britain', a best seller, is charges of assault) is also worth, very obviously directed at a white reading. Mullard's comment on assi- audience, and loses by it. Mullard is milation is especially significant as he helping out are Brenda Lee Eager, at his best when discussing the short- h-imself is a half-caste. Gene Chandler and Jerry Butler. comings of white society as regards "Assimilation is a Utopian dream. CURTIS MAYF1ELD The tracks span a very long period racism, and rightly identifies racism He cannot work in society today as it> of time, from 'Superfly', right back to as 'part and paitoel' of that society. denies the individual the right to an 'For your precious love' originally re- However, when he starts to talk about identity of his own. Whilst racist be- CURTIS IN CHICAGO leased in 1959. blacks and what blacks should do to haviour exists in a society it denies My main criticism with the album defend themselves, the book immed- any equal relationship between black Superfly, as a film, was a success- would be the studio clapping. Audi- iately loses conviction. The book and white .... as colour will always ful box-office hit. It also provided ences in studios just don't seem to seems to be concerned with pressing remain a factor'. riches for Curton Records, owned by compare with concert audiences and forward many of the ideas beloved of In the final analysis, the book fails Curtis Mayfield who sang the title the clapping always appears to be white liberals about the revolutionary to convince me, and will probably fail track. In 1973 Curtis, along with his falsely dubbed. nature of the black working-class. He to convince most blacks; as I said original group, the Impressions, made There is no doubt that this is soul speaks of imminent race civil war and before, it is for a white audience and a TV show for America. From this at its best and, although not a great riots a la Watts and Chicago. fails entirely to delineate the origin show, along with one or two earlier soul fan, I found the change of styles This view totally ignores the of racism, why it is part of white trapks with dubbed clapping, an and the range of artists were able to crushing effects of racism. It is clear society. Maybe the truth is too hard album 'CURTIS IN CHICAGO' was present several variations removing to many blacks in Britain that many of to take—for those who don't have to produced. that aspect of soul that I find annoy- us have been broken and that there is live with it every day. ing: namely sameness. A highly , As mentioned, Curtis rejoins the no possibility of resistance at this TREVOR PHILLIPS. Impressions both old and new. Also recommended album for soul lovers.

additional information, it is fairly ob- JIMI HENDRIX vious that it was never intended originally that these tracks should be collected on to one album. There are flashes of Jimi's unexcelled brilliance LOOSE ENDS especially on 'I'm your Hoochie views at most of their gigs. Not being old enough Coochie Man', and it would be diffi- Hendrix is long dead now and yet cult to say that the playing is bad any- TROGGS (unlike other members of the Entertainments Com- still previously unreleased tapes where on the album. It is not, how- mittee) to have seen them live last time they were ever, an album for the casual collector appear. The latest offering from Poly- Nostalgia was in the at the college I didn't really know what to expect. dor is entitled 'LOOSE ENDS' and and certainly not a Hendrix classic. air last Friday at Imper- consists of a collection of recordings It would appeal to those avid Hendrix ial College Union. The I'm still not sure if what I saw was what I might including studio back-chat. The main fans who insist on collecting all reason? The return of have expected. line up consists of Jimi with Mitch material issued and maybe as an the TROGGS (remember Mitchell and Billy Cox with assist- interesting addition to a collection them?). Believe it or not, Reg Presley, lead singer, seems to have 'moved ance on some tracks from Noel Red- containing two or three other Hen- the Troggs are still go- with the times'. Wearing a close fitting (he was ding and Buddy Miles. drix albums. Not to be recommended, ing strong and, in fact, too big for it to be fight) black jump suit he however, for a one off Hendrix album. are receiving rave re- On listening, and without any gyrated about in the small space available on the concert hall stage. His microphone (?!) gestures fitted in with the lyrics, lyrics such that their iatest 7RIDDLE RHYMES? singte was banned by the BBC (though that doesn't take much nowadays). He criticises great expense . . . Can you guess the names of the eight living per- 5 sonalities portrayed in these riddle rhymes ? And many chose to take offence! The other members of the band, whilst being Answers on page 2. He criticises great expense . . . accomplished mus'icians, seemed to act mainly And others praise his common sense! as a backing band to Reg's antics. There is no | He goes around the globe with ease doubt, however, as to their success. Combining # And knows how hard it is to please O let the knighted prophet speak The people that he meets and sees. S With sense so sound from week to week. numbers both old and new they presented an act For he can bridge the gap with tact that kept the crowd both happy and shouting for —Although he is no knight in fact! O His panoramic scenes declare more (twice). Wild Thing, one of their best known He lives in castles in the air And knows his onions with his schemes He asks his questions like a fox numbers, set the crowd moving, especially the Of strange and surrealistic dreams. And makes us think 'How orthodox!" ones in front, near the stage. And, despite the —Yet winter sits within the box fact that one helping had already been presented, This decent man has raised his voice With falsehood, truth and paradox. it was Wild Thing that the crowd requested, and 3 And speaks against the things we hide; He makes the British heart rejoice He hears no sound nor speech like you received, for the final encore. And tries to give us back our pride. —Yet he is a sympathetic kind Of man with brain and heart so true The concert was soon over and once again we He turns the daylight into night That he, with Conscience, speaks his mind. were left with just memories. I hope that their true 4 And hides himself away. fans who were present (including several con- I wish that he would see the light siderably older than the average student) will And now enjoy the day. © N. Racine-Jaques, 1974 cherish and remember them. S* February, 1974 FELIX Page I

STUDENT RADIO FOR LC. AS IT WAS

Why should we have a student grammes and student music pro- FEBRUARY 5 1954 tee, the question of radio station? We already have Felix grammes would complete our 'provi- queues in the various MEALS and STOIC IC-Wide; for a start Felix sional prospectus. eating establishments only comes out fortnightly and any Complaints about the around this college was news in it