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TOindependent' candidates, RIG Sally Ryder and Ali- power with Ms Ryder. Tim Two 4 son Wright, have won the elections for President and Jones was unavailable for Deputy President of the University Union in 1983/4. comment at the time of Sally Ryder, who was the election for Deputy going to press. proposed by Ents. Sec. President by 1346 votes to Deborah Lyttleton. the Dave Goodman. was Mark Clutterbuck's 1132 Revolutionary Communist elected President in a bal- (the third candidate. John Party's candidate, was lot which produced a turn- Kilminster. got 105 votes). knocked out in the first out of 25.9%, slightly When interviewed after stage of the counting along higher than last year (2372 the results had been with Rupert Waterhouse. ballot papers were declared, Alison emphas- Peter Scott ( S. D.P. ) was ',RA roxerwR. Pk: Nick Marto returned). In a close-run ised the need to get people knocked out in the second finish in the fourth stage of of a similar political per- stage and Philip Webb in the counting, Sally over- sirasion elected to Union the third. STUDENT APPEALS took the Labour Club can- Council. She too would didate Tim Jones when she like to sec a change of ANDY CLOUGH gained 277 transferred scar siuden t. t lelena C on - against a \ls ormigham- claimed in votes from Philip Webb. PRESIDENT DEPUTY PRESIDIA 1 ingtunt.. is to appeal bringing her total to 1253 Leeds Crown Colin verdict. court that. hawing been raped First Stage: made last Friday, finding her and attacked on previous occa- against Tim Jones' 1096. A Wright: 1346 Quota T. Jones: 948 pilty of beim: in possession of sions, she felt she had a reason- M. Clutterbuck: 1132 Ms Ryder, a former S. Ryder: 57h - an offensive weapons at a CND able excuse for self-defence. Kilrninster: 1(15- headgirl of Rodene (the P. Webb: 41n J. demonstration last November. Despite Ms Coningham's exclusive girls public P. Scott: 253 Alter being arrested at the "not guilty" plea, a verdict of school) was surprised by R. Waterhouse: 127 demonstration for obstruction. "guilty" was returned by the U. Lyttleton: 49 the result, which she felt she was searched by Police and jury. Fourth Stage: found to be in possession of a In his summing up. the Judge. depended largely upon the S. Rvdct: 1253 * RESULTS * flick knife_ Recorder Beard, stated that he fact that people who don't T. kines: 1096 At last Friday's hearing, Ms had in mind "six months impris- normally vote in Union Coningham pleaded ''not onment -. He deferred passing elections had actually cast emphasis in the Union. guilty - to the charge of -posses- sentence lot six months. a vote in this one. Her away from politics, and is COFFEE sion of an offensive weapon. Lt. CY O'1tR1EN obvious connections with particularly concerned MATE without lawful Or reasonable the sporting world clearly that the Union's voting A promotion drive was helped her at the ballot procedures should he launched by the Universiti, box. Asked what she will clearly explained to tlnion Council last week in an TASC ATTACKED do when she becomes Pres- Freshers during the attempt to increase the sale in - tun. ident. Sally replied that she Freshers' Conference. Campaign Coffee from the Students of unit► and All on finding sort. Union Shop. Saints College hiot recently A TAM.' Student Union would like to run Exec. on Members of the ruling Campaign Coffee, which hcen subjected to acts oft spokesman said that the college less political grounds and Labour Club were clearly unlike some other brands has by members of the non- could not afford to employ, any she is anxious to find out not happy with the result. not been made with the blood of student population of Hors- more security staff at present. how the new management Mark Clutterbuck, whilst Brazilian Peasants. is now sel forth. He warned that it the trend As there is no pulsating night is going to affect the run- clearly disappointed that ling at a rate of only two packets towards violence continued. the a week. spot for local residents' enter- college could h1SC its MUSIC' and ning of the Union. he had lost, was neverthe- At this rate present stocks will tainment. the college- has dancing licence. and. far woise, Alison Wright. a close less relieved that he would last for another I months. become :I popular target for its bar licence. friend of Ms Ryder, won not have to spend a year in NIGEL ANDERSON post-pub hour revellers intent STEPHEN MARKEY PAGE TWO Poly In Chain Protest
Predictions of mass non-violent demonstrations were made by the anti-nuclear activist Kalhan Barath as the Campaign against the siting of Cruise missiles in Britain becomes the key political issue. "There's going to be mass civil disobedience.- she told LUU nuclear disarmament group, "We have to be willing to go to prison. More and more people are going to prison. They can't hold 10,000 or 20.000 demonstrators." Kalhan, a member of Women Opposed to the Nuclear Threat, spoke of the way the movement was organising itself to train women to cope with harassment and arrest in a non- violent way. Training involves role-playing, while peace demonstrators are taught how to calm police at a demonstra- tion. "If you can keep them talking 15 minutes you have gained 15 minutes, and you are in control" said Kalhan_ She added that members were formed into "affinity groups-, each con- taining a woman trained in legal issues who take note of details should an incident occur, which may lead to arrest. Effective mass protest was seen in Greenham Common last December when women demonstrated outside the gates of the US air force base. Kalhan saw Greenham Common as a chance for women to speak up, and to use their rights of protest. "It was our chance to get out there. All over the country more and more women are joining CND because of Greenham Common." •Above: The human PENNY JACKSON chain. Left: The protest Cheque.
Poly students provided University to links for a human chain symbolically joining the Department of Education Found Museum with the Defence Ministry Senate has been discussing the level. Many senate members feel in London. possible establishment of a Uni• that material of' historical Inter- The chain was the high-spot versity Museum. The museum est might be displayed more relevantly at department level. of a protest against the increases would be made up of material in defence spending under the already contained in depart- The possibility of arranging Too. Government ments and would replace indi- exhibitions in the University Gal- cr. 01;,,h1,,:ttl I r.,ni Poi!, vidual displays around ihe Uni- lery to display departmental col- were among the I , 1 (In present. versity. Financial support for lections has also been discussed. A cheque signed by all those the scheme may well be available At the moment this proposal present was passed along the from the Museum and Art Gal. looks like the most likely to be chain to draw attention to the Ivry Service for Yorkshire and accepted by the senate. extent of education cuts. Humberside. Some use might A catalogue of exhibition mat- The Leeds contingent was the also be made of University trust erial is to be collated in order to largest from any single source funds. assess the suitability of the outside London. despite the Despite all possible financial scheme. short notice organisers at the backing, plans for the University Poly were given — four days. Museum remain at discussion FERGUS WALSH The event attracted TV coverage, featuring speeches from NUS President. Neil Stewart, Alan James, national oritaniser of student CND and Water Workers Helen John from the Greenham Common peace movement. The protestors were told that Get OGM Support education spending had been left behind by a soaring defence Support for the water workers to add time onto the speeches. budget since the Tory Govern- strike? This motion dominated ment came to power. The original motion was even- Tuesday's OG M. Student inter- tually passed by a two-thirds TANYA KALINA est was sufficient to ensure only majority. FASHION the second quorate 0GM of this Another motion, to send a DESIGNER term. message of support to the Shef- Art student sought for The motion, to send a mes- field Peace Centre was also pas- sage of support to the local sed. The meeting ended with a small international LUU Candidates strike committee was opposed petition for the Centre and a col- contract, b) an amendment which prop- lection for the strikers. Once please ring osed to condemn the strike_ As again the motion on student Mike Rowland on Poster-Mad the debate grew heated, order apathy was not discussed. Leeds 651021 was called for and only restored Despite the unusual prolifera- after the Chairman threatened JULIE RICHMOND Lecture by KURT tion of Presidential election VONNEGUT plus the posters littering the University, it is claimed that the £40 film SLAUGHTER- expenses alloWed candidates HOUSE FIVE (9pm) this year arc no more than those Fresh Approach LEEDS Tickers £1 50 for film, .C1 60 allowed last year. for lecture [2 double This money can be divided as PLAYHOUSE FILM AT THE required between posters and For Campaigns Calverley Street PLAYHOUSE pamphlets — most of this year's Tonight at 11.15pm seem to have gone on the former. L.U.U. President Mar) Cassidy campaign a 24 - hour carnival, Until 12 March The only rules governing ily - Britosh Premiered THE MARRIAGE OF said a fresh approach is planned planned for later this month. post ing are that none should be for campaigns iin the remainder Rather than concentrating on TOM JONES MARIA BRAUN (15) put up until ten days before pol- An adaptation of Henry Field- Saturday at 11.15pM & of the academic year. one specific issue. the event is to ling is due to begin and they "In the past, sit-ins have be a general protest against ing's novel by John Morrison Sunday at 7.30pm should all have been taken down The bawdy arlyenturrst, Tr/ a THE DRAUGHTS- proved ineffectual for two main Tory education policy. Films, worna.cuuus 181h century country by a week after it has closed, reasons'', she told a meeting of workshops and music are plan- boy whty wenches tas way to SoCCe-55 MAN'S CONTRACT In the Chemistry Coffee. Bar. from rural England to Me cincadanr the Union's campaigns commit- ned as part of the package. aotera and limy, r.t early Geoag.ao Monday 28 Feb at 8pm time has stood still — a three tee. She said students tended to A rally in London is fixed for London An evening of Louis year old poster for General Sec- he dissuaded by the dour nature later in the term to protest in the SPRING SUBSCRIPTIONS Armstrong & Fats Waller retary was sighted there of this type of action. It tended planned 10 per cent cuts in Poly STILL AVAILABLE! Music with GEORGE CHIS- recently. OLM, KEITH SMITH. also to give the impression that finance. Students can see 5 plays lot ► For candidates' information. students were protesting against Other events yet to be time- 1'5.251! HEFTY JAZZ & SWEET -posting in Hyde Park SUBSTITUTE. the University, rather than tabled include a question time Monday 21 Feb 7.30pm illegal. Student Tickets f2 50if2 Government with Sir Keith Joseph. MARILYN HONIGMAN Typifying the new style of SIMON HATTENSTONE IT COULD BE YOUR TURN
a. NEXT 4 '" A twenty-four hour carnival beginning midday on the 23rd A mass picket took place outside the Hume House February has been planned by DHSS offices on Wednesday in protest against the Leeds University Union In the arrival of a Social Security 'Hit Squad' in Leeds.. Parkinson Court. This day has been chosen because it is NUS Workers at flume House will community. thus making the National Education Day. be at the picket lines every work of ordinary DHSS staff With the possibility of a Gen- lunchtime for six weeks until the more difficult. eral election later this year, Specialist Claims Control Unit It appears that Jean Seer. the the leaves the area. head of the six SCC investigators aim is to bring the issue of educa- Students should take note of tried to disuade the Unions tion to the attention of the these developments as they may From mounting the picket by public. There will be particular well he affected by them in the saying that most of their work emphasis on the real value of the future. would be away from the offices. grant, and numbers of student places available. The workers arc worried that Dave Foxton of the Leeds there will be harassment and Trades Council Unemployed The agenda is not yet final- undue distress caused to many Centre said "there is well ised, but there are some plans claimenis, especially to single documented evidence of strong under way. NUS President. Neil women with children. arm tactics being used by the Stewart, and National NUPE was shown confidential docu- SCC. But we have got to officer, Alistair Macrae will be ments of a summary of the preserve the anonymity of speaking. Workshops relating to evidence given to the Society of etaiments who are hying grants and loans and community Civil and Public Servants and the harassed as they are worried access to education have also Civil and Public Servants Assoc- about victimiration afterwards. been scheduled. iation. On individual cases were It is therekire very difficult to On a lighter note, a balloon harassment and anomalies in substantiate allegations made debate is to be staged between six procedure occurred. against the SC'C.'• University departments which The CPSA are hoping to Mr Garnett pointed out that have suffered cut-backs, the idea hinder the SCC investigations without the names of being that they argue to justify and publicise the visit to alert complainants there can he no their place at University. claimcnts about their rights by proof of intimidation and that Musical entertainment has staging a picket. Both the Civil the SCC' are instructed to follow been organised by Cultural Servants Unions are campaign- the letter of rule hook. Affairs Secretary Guy Ifollands. ing at national level to abolish Two bands, Goff Jackson and Mr Foxton argued against this • Pickets protest against snoopers outside Hume House the SCC. that there was a case pending the 111111S and Jon Taylor's Jar. It seems that staff at the North with a local solicitor and that Plc. by Nick Margetrs Roots will he playing, as well as t he Rub (, tub, Films are due to he Leeds DHSS offices objected to Section Secretary. David organised. their visit and so the Hayward had several cases to publicise the do. I Ilion mvestigators transfered to South pending with the Parliamentary Leeds Loses Loaned is arranging a sit-a; on Leeds. Ombudsman. the steps of the Parkinson Build- The DHSS Regional infor- Mr. Foxton further comp- ing. hoping to attract people mation officer. Mr Mike Garnett lained that more savings could inside. claimed that this was not the be made if they concentrated on 150 Jobs In Further and higher education reason for the change and was at the richer areas of Leeds. establishments all over the pains to emphasise that it was He praised students of the country will be participating in merely because oladministrative University for helping to leaflet similar activities, and the Uni- problems. He also said that the areas. "Help of students is realty White Paper versity Union has voiced its picket was not supported by the important in terms of advice One in six academic jobs in higher education will support for local colleges who are majority of staff at Hume I louse when people are interviewed:* disappear by 1985, when the Government program holding a twenty-four hour vigil in and that most members did not He claimed that the Social front of the City Hall. subscribe to the Union policy. Security regulations on of cuts finishes. This is according to the Government An office worker inside Hume cohabitation are against the spending plans published this week. NIGEL ANDERSON House however. claimed that European Convention on Over 150 jobs are expected to most of the workers did support Human Rights, and are also go at Leeds, as one of the least stink over his not heine allowed the Union's action, and that the against the E.E.C. regulations. affected of the Universities. to have his publicity printed out- SC(' sours relations with the DERMO QUIGLEV side of the Union Print Room. The posts will be phased out his concern over publicity how- by the dubious scheme of early ever, did not force him into BASIL STILL retirement. but there will he no appearing at any of the huatings. compulsory. redundancy. One presumes he had sufficient The overall I tiq reduction in faith in his election slogan, KNOCKING ON DOOR Felicitations, minions. After an expenditure will be felt most in "Watch out for Webbo". If only Last week saw two further developments in the Basil overlong absence, your avuncu- the Arts departments. expected the other candidates had Ci w a tidzo saga. lar informant Claude Warbeck to 'educe their intake by -100 demonstrated similar skill in On Sunday. Basil received a visit from immigration officials is hack with more scrapings students over the next coining aphorisms we might who politely suggested that he should not press his claim for from the cess-pit of studenthood. years. Intake in eneinee one have heard "Rah, rah! for British citizenship if he wanted to succeed in his hid to remain Well, well. It has been an courses is expected to increase. Ryder" or even "Vote I for the a student in this country. eventful week, has it not, with Hon", but somehow I doubt it. However, if Basil were to renounce his claim to British according to the Public wen - presidential elections and then On the subject of slogans. citizenship. he would automatically become an overseas stu- diture White Paper. like. Truly the eventus annualis. Mark Clunerbuck is reputed to dent and have to apply for a grant from his native country of The White Paper, claims Zounds! have toeed with the idea of Zimbabwe. If such an application were to prove successful. there will be alt Sr4 rise overall It would appear that callip- "E.T. for D.P.-. Pity he didn't there is a strong chance that he might he deported. in further and higher education py wan manifestation of the really. As it stands, "Clutter- On the positive side, a picket of Sheffield Education and in science. with emphasis on female form, the official buck and Jones- sr Rinds tike Department by Sheffield Workers Against Racism led to information and technology. Revolutionary Communist firm of scrap-merchants, Basil's grant her this term finally being released. Sheffield Paradoxically, it is the Tech- Party candidate. Deb Lyttie ton. I must confess to having been Education Authority may previously have been worried about nological Universities which are has something up her sleeve devasiannel). disappointed to possible Home Office repercussions against authorities giving facing the most vicious cuts. other than a crowbar and a see grants illegally. When questioned on the matter. Sheffield such as Aston and Salford. crumpled Kleenex. Ms l_e ttle- that such an exemplary Education Authority refused to comment. ton, 1 avow has been most cagey member of the genus Ilackus Bonnet's as John Erskine, rec- STEPHEN MARKET' EMMA BATIIA about the fact that she is, indeed, the Honourable ognisable by the permanent uls- ter in his mouth, bunks with the Deborah Claire Lxitteton. Co-op in Vicar Labe, thereby great-grand-daughter of the dens ing the Big Four his over- WIN A BOTTLE OF TOOTY FRUITY BOOTY first Viscount Chandos. Bad draft. luck on not getting the Presi- The question of whether fruit a slight ehane,. in I 'mon Bye- Now. ithataudine this, was') dency. Deh. but no doubt there CHAMPAGNE machines should he installed in laws as ilu: use could be it he whom 1 s:0y claudeetinelv arc other openings .. _ . in the the University Union building defined as I:ambling_ cashing a cheque in the Univer- SomewhatWhat removed from the was discussed at the Monday After lengthy debate on the sity Lition'Y branch of I loyd*•," meeting of the Union Council moral issues a recorded vote was R.C.P is another of this Week's SENSE hopeless hopcfMs for the unholy Treasurer Denise Blanks told called, and it was decided that 1hat's all the oftal to be the Council that a fruit fruittul though the machines halls of haekdom. 'onservalive shovelled this week, ph\ ileeed DEBATE elsh FRIDAY 25th FEB. machine at Sheffield Univer- might prove to be far the Union. candidate Phil Webb. Mr w noes. 1 our eornivan!, has (or Webbe to his tr iends. assum- ee the Debates noticeboard sity cashed in 12,I1(11) a year. She they would not be installed. underw belated rite ing at' course lie still has ant tvon i S for details. said that the introduction of Lure, similar machines would require NIGEL ANDERSON will recall caused something of a 11.1D: In Brief... In Brief... In Brief... In Brief... PiCimm!...this week In Brief... In Brief... In Brief... In Brief... In Brief... In Brief... In Brief... In Brief.., In Brief... In Brief... In Brief... In Brief... smells good SWAP-SHOP The fresh scent of smouldering incense in the Union Lxtension this week epitomised Leeds University Union Treasurer, Denise Blanks is proposing the character of the Leeds University Pakistan Society's exhibition which was set up the creation of Leeds' very own swap-shop within the Union to celebrate the club's Silver Jubilee. building. The Pakistani exhibition set Students will he able to bring records, books and clothes out to highlight the country's along to the Riley Smith Hall where they will he able to swap or physical beauty and culture; the sell their goods, along the lines of the very popular Record Fair Pakistani approach was to presently held in the Corn Exchange. emphasize the cultural rather The mammoth swaperama will take place in mid-March. than the political side of national Anyone interested in booking a table should see Denise Blanks life. An assortment of Pakistani To an apparently disinterested audience, members of Work- in L.U.U. Exec. as soon as possible. ornaments, clothes and food- ers Against Racism premiered their new documentary video stuffs were on show, as well as the titled 'We're Not Racist But...' ' in the Doubles Bar on Mon- inevitable, though discreet, col- day lunchtime. lection of holiday-type The video, produced by UGC New Boys brochures. W.A.R.. shows a view of racism from the working class point of The society's President, Sir Keith Joseph, Secretary of State for Education, has added %iew. The basic theme concerns Blockade three new names to the University Grants Committee. The new Iftikhar Awan, was keen to v. hat W.A.R. perceive to be an make clear the apolitical nature members are Professor John Cannon of Newcastle University, attempt by the 'ruling classes' to of the association, explaining Last Tuesday lunchtime traffic Mr. William Semple, Director of Education, Lothian Regional split the working class vote in that he hoped the week's events flow in the Ucadrow was stop- Council, and Sir Peter Baxendell CBE, of the Shell organisa- Britain amongst itself along would help introduce the stu- ped for fifteen minutes by tion. The appointments will last for five years. racial lines. Racist parties dents and community of Leeds women demonstrators for The Committee, founded in 1919, presently has 19 members attempting to attract the work- to Pakistan's natural culture. peace. who advise the Government on the financial needs of university ing class votes are thus rightly education and how best to meet them. Also, according to its Apart from the exhibition, seen as 'dodging the issues,' 80 women had been picketing terms of reference,. the Committee is involved with the collec- the week's activities included when they cite repatriation as a outside the Town Hall since tion of information about the university system, and assists in cultural discussions. films, solution to Britain's problems. 10.00 a.m., in support of the 44 schemes to develop the universities "to ensure that they are documentaries and an evening's All in all the video film runs for Cireenham women who were on fully adequate to national needs." It is ironic therefore that it is celebration of Urdu poetry. about 30 minutes. and is highly trial in Newbury court the same a C'omniittee which is responsible for recommending university watchable. It features excerpts day. At 1.30 p.m. they decided cuts, and that the Chairman of the Committee, Dr. Edward To mark the anniversary, the from the National Front Party to mount a blockade; 20 women society's central committee Parkes, will become the new vice-Chancellor at Leeds Univer- Political Broadcast of 1979, sat down in the middle of the sity next year. have launched a once termly interviews with several of Bri- road before they were dragged FREE magazine, a concise, tain West Indian population off by the police. A policeman JAYNE BOOTH humorous paper entitled The on police harassment, the views is reported to have threatened a Pakistan Connection; and are woman with arrest, saying: "Do Gee, and Nick 'Our Kid' Gar- of local East End trades union- yard conquer the Universe. All further hoping to mark the occa- ists, and footage of the recent you want us to arrest you in sion with the Pakistani Ambas- front of your children? We shall transmissions arc on Granada race riots, Winners T.V. on Sundays at 1.00 p.m., so sador to London in attendance. take your kids into care while The subsequent discussion, Get out your nice Union diaries you can watch them in bed. The we're processing you." With a healthy membership however, planned by W.A.R., and make a note of these Uni- dates are 27th February (vs. of around 80, the society looks did not go ahead due to student The demonstration continued versity Challenge broadcasts Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford), forward to its next 25 years. apathy (i.e. no-one turned up). peacefully until 3.00 p.m. when our very own Sue `the 6th March (vs. Girton, Cam- We're not racists but ... Boss' Leather. John 'Rapid bridge). and 13th March (vs. ROO JOHNSTON (;RAHAM JOHNSON IITCV O'BRIEN Fire' Flynn. Henry 1-lawknicith' Swansea).
ENTS HALL CITY SITE THE BIRTHDAY PARTY plus CROWN OF THORNS FRIDAY 25th FEBRUARY - £2 BILL NELSON RICHARD JOBSON YORKSHIRE ACTORS FRANK CHICKENS THURSDAY 3rd MARCH £2.50 PAGE FIVE UNDERMINED ... •45,Lt-"M RS I /ear levits NI intent. s EMar 4e°,i to the I Leine ;mended Ilse film end discussion by Consolidated Lamas da*. ;01illields al die ilel last week, we would like to &o