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ilume LXXVII Number 30 Pasadena, California Friday, May 28, 1976 Twelve Pages Snake-oil Salesmanship Erhard's Huckstering

by Greenie paper." hhard stated that the imperative to spcnd every waking Tech Staff Writ!'r "feeling of knowing" interferes 1110men t cognizan t of the possi­ [The following cOlltains signifi­ with the act of knowing which bili ty that you are abou t to come callt material deriJ'u/ solely limn creates satisfaction and certainly. athwart a phenomenon which will the statements of Wenzel' Erlzard He took pains to differentiate fall outside the structure of that ill I/O way reflect the between the "feeling uf know­ reaJity-as-you-know-it. He does sCl1timcnts of the GlithOl: / ing," which he felt was a false Jlot insist that there arc such Werner Erhard is the founder of attitude, and the "expericnce of things, but he feels that "we the EST movement (Erhard Semi­ knowing" which is <1 mysteriolls cannot afford the arrogance of nar Training). a controversial intemal phenomenon which can­ assuming that it isn't so: we must pop-psychology cult wb ich is not be transmit ted to another constantly consider the possibility finding increasing popularity a­ individual. He stated the purpose that it is so and is about to mong the West Coast's walking of the lecture as an attempt to happen." wounded. To its proponents, EST transcend views in order to Frhard cOJlstructed a hierarchy is a new \'lay of regarding the sclf comlllunicate his ideas to some or thought. lie placed "uncon­ and a new approach to life: to its portion of the listellcr's I'lind sciousness" at the lowest level. opponents. FST is a S250 exercise which already \Vas aware of them. followed by "mystery": accordiilg in humiliation and brainwashing. As he put it. "I want to direct you to Erhard, mystery is resolved by Reactions to the training are to you." the construction of a bebef mixed: some psychiatrists arc He cxplained that he wanted to system, which provides certainty. enthusiastic; others feel it may be induce a change in the listener's The belief system is a system of :hard demonstrating his walking-wounded leadership capabilities. damaging to some people. Some thinking which W(luld instant Iv interlocking facts. each of which Photo by D. Wheeler of the "trainees" are loyal con­ shift the value of every fact ill th~ is supported by the wh ole Jl.ld verts: others feel the experience listener's awareness to give a ncw which confirm the whole individu­ useless or debilitating. perspective on the \Vorld. Accor­ ally. lie places "thinking" at the According to an article ap­ ding to Erhard, people live their next higher level, as the process pearing in Psychology Today lives as if their philosophies which occurs when the belief Night Life Exists some time ago, the training encompassed all facets of the system is challenged; he places consists of harangues directed universe: Illost never consider the "doing" as a fourth level of by Gregg Brown constant rolling boil of laughter. against "belief structures" and the possibility that there arc nime certainty. ("YOll can read all the Tech Staff Writer There are some disconcerting attitudes toward self commonly things in heaven and earth than books about stoves. and not get as Anybody who wishes t(1 sur­ things about the Ice House. First, engendered in this society, C011- are dreamt of in their philoso­ much information as you get by ye at Cal tech should take they're going to ask for your LD. ducted against mounting physical phies. Erhard feels that it is Continued on Page 4 :Imor as a mom with a cold if you order anything alcoholic. discomfort and weariness: it is this :kes Vitamin C. Also. spending Secondly, the management made aspect which has drawn charges of D. melanogaster Heisted ;me time practicing at being in announcements before each show brainwashing. Ie real world is a damn good asking the audience to keep quiet In a Caltech Y-sponsored talk ea if you don't wan t to be a and .to be discreet when leaving last Tuesday, Erhard addressed tal nerd when you finally get the room during the show. My himself more to his personal Great Fruit Fly Caper ilt. High School principal was the last philosophy than to EST itself. . The Ice House, a sort-of to say anything like that to me. This appeared to be the case, in by Pam Crane students discovered the same club right here in Pasadena !ght Besides, such announcements spite of protestations that he felt Tech Cub Reporter thing had had happened to them. yes you a cheap, easy way to were super!1ous, the performers it important to attach the concept Seen any drosophila in waste­ The two experiments involved J this. If you're not hungry or could completely hold your of individual philosophies. baskets lately? Sabotage runs were not major, but they re­ !irsty and you just want to see attention. The lecture began with the rampant in Bil~~--Genetics. quired sevcral generations of Ie show it'll cost you two This show continues until May assertion that people's way of Thursday, May 20, a student !1ies, consequently several weeks ollars. If you're really hungry, 30th, the next show features the looking at the world is insufficient came to complain to Dr. Burke of time as well. Most of the It before you go, the prices are Cal tech Jazz/Rock Ensemble. to meet the demands of reality: Judd that her fly cultures for studen ts were just getting their !gh and the selection stifling for Cal! MUrray 1-9942 for infor­ "People who are arrogant abQut two experiments were missing. results when their flies disap­ lmplete dinners. Drinks and mation. knowing ought to read the news- By Friday, about ten other peared. tacks are more reasonable, but Tha t bears an unfort llna te ill expensive by stud en t stan­ resemblance to the horror tales Irds. we hear ,Ibout pre-meds at other Yet the place ncver claimed to schools. Cutthroats arc extremely e a restaurant, it bases its rare at Tech. Judd, an ex-Tccher, :putation on presenting comedy is perturbed that someone would ld Illusic. From the exalllpk 1 not heed the Honor System. "No IW it does it well. one was failing becausc of these The first of two acts was two experiments. for they were resen ted by singer and come­ not major. When I think of ian Peter Alsop, whose songs cheating, r consider it to be 'pear often on the Doctor helpful to the cheater. but not lemento Show. He presented harmful to others. But this is n act that was both funny very. upsetting: because of the ad musically competent. He principlc involved." nly got really silly once with a ong called "A Trip Up My. Sis­ ,r's Nose." The rest of the time Pizzo/ Ie used his songs to explore the elations between men and wo­ Pizza Jen, not in the usual hackneyed Party ray but from the point of view Undergrads, R.A.'s and Fac­ f the male chauvanisl realizing ulty are invited to a pizza party is time has come. The whole on Saturday, June 5, at 4:00 10W was very good, and it p.m. in the Ricke tts-Fleming ~cluded one excellent song, "My courtyard. Sponsored by the lird". deans and the Director of I The main act was Pat Paulsen, Studen t Relations, the party is to 1nd he was helJarious. The act honor the Mayers for a year of 13S called "Lecture in Humor", devotion to the Student Houses. nd it wa~ really funny. Paulsen Present to applaud will be David Wales and Ray Owen hammering out this year's frosh camp structure. ses a dead- pan delivery that Annette and David Smith and Photo by D. Wheeler ,as effective in keeping me at a Jean and Jim Morgan. Page Two THE CALIFORNIA TECH Friday, May 28, 1971 Birds Btutalized by Biologists

to give it, and God knows, To the Editors: not to confiscate the traps when breathe smog. I am feeling wretched and am I went out and got them, and I have worked at Caltech sinl crying here in my office on the now they are back, lying in wait, 1964; along with the mar third floor of Dabney Hall (of atop a welcome mat of seeds. rewards I have experienced tI Working For Y ou the Humanities?). My simple I've pulled down my window pleasure of feeding the pigeons blinds and shut them tight; J usual indignities, humiliatiol and doves on my window ledge and injustices associated wi! To the Editors: don't want to know which ones accepted. This recommend­ has become an ugly, harmful being a secretary and a wornl The political profession has are missing in the morning from ation was then given to a group action on my part. I have been on this campus. I have learned I fallen into disfavor in this the group that waits with composed of Bob Gang, Director made an unwilling accessory deal with my feelings ar country in the last few years. friendly, expectant faces for me of Housing, Dr. Silver, Chairman before the fact to the suffering frustrations in such instance "Trust" is a word rarely associ­ to spread the welcome mat of of the Housing Committee, and and mutilation of I don't know and I've held my head high. ated with office-holders anymore. seeds for them. I don't want to Dr. Mayer, who ~ll had also how many of these birds. But how do I deal with wh Suspicion and a general lack of know if Kojac or the Big Shot or reviewed the bids and inter­ Someone is trapping them for an I feel now? I've never abettl faith extend to even the most the Guy-with-the-leg-band and viewed the various company experiment which involves bleed­ 'kidnapping, torture, or murde innocent and well intentioned battered wing and tail are representatives. The joint recom­ in g the m per i 0 d i c a 1- before. Is this what Science is; actions taken by our representa­ missing. Or the young ones, just mendation of these gentlemen Iy - something to do with smog about? tives. Thus it was really no out of the nest, so awkward and and the !HC was then presented effects I believe. eager and new, who were Sadly Yours, surprise to see the recent editori­ to Robert Gilmore, vice-president Two students, whose names I Pat Rank al in the Tech concerning brought to my window by their of finances, to be reviewed and don't know, approached me trusting parents. Or the lovely "Abuses of Power" by the IHC. submitted to third floor Millikan some weeks ago, and I told them Let's consider the two cases sweethearts (any dove) who used for final approval. Official an­ they could not use my window to come every afternoon at 3:00,' mentioned in the editorial: Olive nouncement of the !HC decision ledge to trap the birds. These are Walk Parking policies and the but who haven't come for quite was postponed several days at friends of mine, I told them; a while. I wonder if the parents selection of next year's food the request of the administration they make being shut up in this service. of the babies in the nest over the while the decision making pro­ horrid little room more bearable west entrance are safe? I can't Kudos The first case came to the cess ran its course. No attempt for me. I was assured they would stand to think the little ones IHC when Dr. Mayer, Master of Dear Editors: was made to "cover-up" the IHC not take anyone's pets, that they nught starve to death Student Houses, and Rich I would like to comme decision; however, particulars a­ would go elsewhere for their Perhaps the fish in the ponds Atwater, fom1er lHC chairman, Cinema tech for the outstandi bout the various bids were asked prey. will be experimented on next, or became aware of the problem in job it has done this year and to be kept confidential by the But today I find there are the olive trees uprooted - surely parking on the walk. Together previous years in bringing com companies themselves. The only traps on the roof of the walk there are smog effects to be they drew up regulations which tentIy high quality films to t really unusual aspect of the between Dabney and Gates, and studied there. Or a few students they felt would help alleviate the campus. I also commend Le\ entire process was the degree to they have taken some birds away or professors, happily departing a problem, calling for student Hashimoto for a series of fi which the administration sought after catching them, leaving the classroom could easily be action, since it was student reviews of same. student participation in the deci­ traps freshly baited. trapped in a wire cage with a abuses of parking privileges that But it's too bad that t sion. At most schools this type I called the Biology Division one-way door. created the problem. At the same ASCII movies haven't equall of decision is a purely adminis­ Office, Security and Lyman If its blood they want, I'll time, and quite independently, a that quality this year. In p trative function. At Caltech the Bonner. It is deplorable, they volunteer mine for testing. At group of faculty sought to take years ASCIT [(in a number administration listens. said, but not anything that they least I can choose whether or not action on their own to correct really top rate films. The IHC likes to believe that can do much about. I was told the situation. Subsequently these it listens as well. IHC meetings Sincerely, faculty sought to take action on Dave Hermeyer ' are open to any student in­ their own to correct the situa­ terested in seeing his government tion. Subsequently these faculty, ESC Guidelines in action. Each member of the representatives of the administra­ The following are a set of ~lIFORNIA Tecl committee, being the president on a percentage of total cost tion, the IHC, and students at ground rules for houses and or Friday, May 28, 1976 of his house, is immediately basis. For example, if a party is large met to discuss the problem Volume LXXVII accessible to the members of his social events recelvll1g money expected to cost $700, the ESC Number, and ultimately generate the deci­ from the ESC. They have been house. Neither the needs nor may budget 50% of the cost up Published weekly eXGept during exa sion which reaffirmed existing wishes of the student body are loosely adopted at the most to a maximum of $350. Houses ination and vacation periods by t regulations. The initial IHC ac­ recent ESC meeting. Associated Students of the Califon ignored in its actions. A real and are expected to refund ESC tion had been an attempt to honest effort is made to consider 1. Two or more houses must Institute of Technology, Incorporatl money not spent. The opinions expressed in all artie work with the Master's Office to be involved in a social event for all sides of an issue, with the 6. Funding priority will be are strictly those of the authors a solve the problem directly it to receive funding from the best interests of the students as a given to campus wide events. It do not necessarily reflect the views through the students. ESe. the editors or of the corporation. , whole at heart. is hoped that a campus wide As far as the .food service Hopefully this letter will clear 2. If two houses having a contributions become the property event directly sponsored by the The California Tech. decision is concerned, a certain up a few misconceptions about party wish it to be closed, the ESC will take place first term Editors-in-Chief amount of misunderstanding ap­ party is still eligible for ESC the IHe. People with further next year. AI Kellner pears to have arisen about the funds. Whether or not a party questions should feel free to 7. Suggestions are encouraged. Carl Lydick role played by the IHC in the Sandy McCrocodile contact any member of the will be open or closed is the The above guidelines may incident. Essentially the !HC was committee, or even attend a decision of the houses involved Business Manager sound ominous and rigid, but Ken Kroll responsible for developing the meeting. and must be stated before any they are not mean t to be. Guest Lackey ...... David FI student reccommendation for Ed Rea money is received from the ESC. lt is hoped that all transactions Lackey ...... Henry F uhrrna which contract bid should be IHC Chairman Movies ...... Lewis Hashimc 3. When an event has been will take place in an atmosphere Books ...... Dave Zelins ------,.! appropriated a certain amount of of trust. This is merely a frame­ Food ...... Dick Bea · money, the sponsors may receive work, subject to modification. Staff Writers THE ASCIT FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIE up to 75% beforehand and the Suggestions as to how money Gregg Brown, David Callaway, • Esker, Judy Greengard, Rock Howa remainder afterwards pending may be better spent can be Nick Smith. their ability to show that the addressed to any house social Cub Reporter money was indeed spen t. chairman; ESC members at large, Pam Crane 4. Total expenditures for each or the ESC chairman. It is hoped General Staff Flora Boyer, Gavin Claypool, Stl CASINO ROYALE · event will be inspected by the any complaints will be immedi­ Qual/ine, Alan Silverstein, Di ESC chairman and verified. ately voiced. Sivertsen, Steve Wake, Gregory Wh 5. Money willbe appropriated Ken Rousseau Photographers ESC Chairman Gregg Bone, Bobby Bus, R Feldman, Gerry Laib, Ken Li, Ba 7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. Nakazono, Chiu Yuen Ng, Da Assignments SID/en Weinshenker, Chris (Mach-l) Whee To the Editors: Dave (Print This) Wheeler, ~ disappeared. Three assignments in Baxter Lecture Hall A problem has come up this Yoshida. for EE 14 this term, which I also Circulation term which is affecting most of need for the final, are also gone. Wayne Dickenson the classes I am taking. In three 50C-ASCIT members and Finally, an assignment for EE 13, The California Tech publicatic Admission: of my classes, I have turned in offices are located in Winnett Cen which I put into the instructor's homework on time, come to pick (105-51), California Institute of Te their guests; $1.00 -anyone else mailbox, was never seen by him. it up graded, and found that it nology, Pasadena CA 91125. TI I don't know what to do phone: 795-6811, x2154. Printed "was not where it should have about this problem. It is disturb­ News-Type Service, 1506 GardE been. NEXT WEEK ing to me, and will surely affect Avenue, Glendale CA 91209. Sece · I work over 20 hours on an Class postage paid at Pasade my grades this term. If anyone : assignmen t for AMa 95. The final California. can help with this problem I Subscriptions !comes out today, and my would appreciate it. $1.50 per term or $4.00 per year homework for last week, which Eileen Reeds Life Subscription L.______..... will be covered on the final, has $100 !riday, May 28, 1976 THE CALIFOR~IA TECH Page Three ~---.. ~~~ .. - ..... --~ ~>-~~~----~.~ .---- ...... -...... -~~~----

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However, Prof. already with us, and they seem lower·grade ores and reprocessing reprocessing plant sites, ctc .. it is power changeover is the lechler returned it to me to have the support of of spent fucls will be in general a dangerous situation which possibility of accidents in llggesting that I try to get it gove rnmen tal legislators and use. requires strong measures. In reactors or reprocessing plants ublished. ERDA. The economics of nuclear particular, it seems wise to Theoretically, thousands or even I at first rejected this In light of these facts, it is the plants are such that it is require standardized tens of thousands could die in uggestion since it's style is not proposal of this paper that beneficial to use them transportations containers which such an acciden t. Even though eally suitable for publication, nuclear ellergy will be the major round·the·clock and there are have been tested and inspected the chances of such an occurence nd I don't have the time now to replacement fur fossil fuel plants proposals to use nuclear plants seventy ways to hell. and strict are very small, every reasonable wise it (read AMa95). by the turn of the century, and during off·hours to generate governmen t legisla tion on all precau tion I1l ust be taken to However, I consider the topics the paper's major concern is to hydrogen as a portab Ie fuel to aspects of the maneuver: reduce the chances of such an fhich this paper touches to be examine the ramifications of this replace diminishing supplies of inspection of containers, acciden t. The mate rials and ) important, and the time for statcment--both for the fossil fuels. There seems little procedures to be followed, and devices used in react()rs should ecisions to be so near. that r technological community and doubt that we will eventually even licensing of person nel. be tested extensively. Every ave decided to sllbmi tit society. hecome a "hydrogen.economy" The question of transportation phase of operati()n should have evertheless. Total fossil fuel resources in when this procedure comes il;to also brings up a spectre terrible provision for regular automatic Caltech and its illustrious the world. consisting mainly of general use. to perceive .. the illega I diver~ion and human inspection. lIhabitan ts have the power to coal, are estimated to be between So much for the advantages of of nuclear materials. While it is Finally, the design of the lfluence the general public and 40 and 400 Q, where Q is 10 18 nuclear power. There is, of to be expected that nuclear :s opinions, as we have seen BTU s. Even though present course. a reverse side to the coin. re act () rs the m selves should reactors will themselves be ~cently with Dr. Whitcomb,. allnual consumption is only Let's cover them in ascending minimize thc chances of well-protected by automatic 'he subject which this article order of importance. accidcnts and the extent of about 0.28 Q, these resources are shutdown devices, strict security eals with is of paramount predicted to last 50 to 100 years Some people consider the damage if they do occur. One measures, etc., the transportation nportance to all of us. If You at most, depending on the manpower crunch that will such idea which has been lill accept my apologies fc;r a actual extent of the resources develop with the changeover to proposed is to place the reactor of materials seems to be a weak lyle at times difficult to muddle and the rate of growth of energy nuclear to be a serious problem. vessels underground so that a link in the chain. 1fough, r suggest that there may usage. ConSidering the response of the steam explosion could be Some types of reactors, such e one or two ideas following On the other han d nuclear United States to the need for con t a i ned wit h ou t massive as the light water reactors used forth your consideration. fuel ri:'sources are believed to be engineers for the space program, amounts of radioactivity being today, do not use wea pons·grade The Faustian Bargain of thi:' same order of magnitude this does not seem too released over the surrounding material and the theft of such Nuclear power plants today as fossil fuel resources if used in dangerous. The nuclear program co un t ryside. Furthermore, material would accomplish little. rovide a small percentage (say presf'n ( systems, and to exceed may soon be taking 10·15% of reactors should be sited as far as However. it seems foolish to ·5%) of our electrical generation them by one to two orders of all engineering graduates, but this practical frolll sizeable assume that the future apacity; however, most magnitude if used in breeders. can only be good for the communities. This proposal has genera tions of reac tors will redictions indicate a dramatic Beside the advantage of vastly engineering profession and our certainly been made, for other chosen solely by this criterion. lcrease in this percen tage before I a rger resources than fossil society. A curious point to note reasons. for solar energy plants Certainly technical precautions le turn of the century. If this is that due to the and seems just as practical for fuels·-especially considering the can be taken in the design of 1m to nuclear power occurs, it undesirability of mining and "implementation" nature of this nuclear plants. When not transporta tion con taine rs such as rill represent a monumental burning all that coal.. nuclear program, there will be a much possible, fossil fuel Of even tamper-proof seals and remote amble on the part of humanity p ower enjoys several other higher percentage of "practical" hydrogen plants should be placed control protection devices; also, nprecedented in its history, a~d advantages over the burning of engineers to R&D engineers-·a near cities. Ihich has engendered the title fossil fuels. reversal of today's trend and security precautions of various So far all the dangers The Faustian Bargain". Most obvious, of course, is the reminiscent of the last kinds can be taken. None of attributed to nuclear energy have Faust, you will recall, sold his difference in environmental turn-of-the·cen tury. these can be considered been relatively small, affecting DUI. Nuclear power could effects. It is estimated that the A more serious problem is the fool·proof, of course. and it may only local communItIes. ertainly be the greatest servant rrunl11g of coal and the air high initial investment required have to be considered one more According to recen t polls, the Ian has ever mastered, but the pollution due to the burning of for nuclear plants. Even though insecurity we live with. In any single most disturbing aspect of sks entailed in its use are coal and oil contribu tes to or operating lifetime costs are technologically advanced society nuclear energy in the minds of lrgely unknown and certainly causes as many as ten thousand expected to be sizeably lower it seems certain that there are most people is the lack of a ot minor. deaths a year in the United than for fossil fuel plan ts, the numerous points at which the viable method for dealing with Many solutions have been States. Nuclear plants of course high investment is expected to be society can be seriously injured r a d i 0 act i ve wastes. Whereas roposed to the energy crisis and contribute no air pollution, and a major problem in today's by a relatively small group of considerable technological effort ~e limits on growth imposed by the radioactivity leaked by economy. This seems an area in radicals. This is a problem which has been expended in almost ~e tlnite extent of our fossil today's nuclear industry is which government intervention is society in general is going to every phase of the nuclear power industry, radioactive wastes ~el resources. Some of these estimated to cause about one·half desirahle, either by "priming the have to deal with. ~ch as tidal power, wind. power, or less death per year. pump" financial aid or by loan A very well publicized continue to pile up without a nd the simpler geothermal Furthermore, the mining of guaran tees for investors. disadvantage to the nuclear Continued on Page 4 roposals are most certainly uranium for the equivalent With the proliferation of mited in magnitude and will amount of energy takes about nuclear power plants there will robably not enter too seriously one·eightieth the area of land as certainly come an exponential 1to future energy usage. Others, the mining of coal. increase in the transportation of ~ch as fusion power and There is, however, a greater nHclear materials. While this eothermaJ schemes to bore problem in thermal pollution for problem can be alleviated by the hxough the Earth's crust can judicious choice of' The Caltech the type of reactors used today nly be regarded now as than for fossil fuel plants due to 'pie·in·the-sky" and much work their lower thermal efficiency. ~mains to be done on them. The environmental effects of Finally, there are some very Jazz Band this thermal pollution are not ~ lromising ideas .. one which I like entirely known.' Many of the AT THE ICEHOUSE nvolves a 1500 ft. water tower proposed plans for futUre nuclear AUDIO TAPE lea ted by solar reflectors and plan ts incorporate a thermal MONDAY, MAY 31 lowering turbine motors.. which efficiency about equal to that of Ire unfortunately little more fossil fuel plants, and much work SALE 8:30 p.m. & 10:30 p.m. han ideas now. Plans for them is being done on other ways of lave to be concretely dumping this heat than into 1200 ft. - 1.5 mil 'ormulated, model pI ants built rivers and the ocean-·such as wet Open Reel Ind tested, and the first maior cooling towers. There are even SOLOIST: llants cannot be expected' to serious proposals on putting the :ome on·line in less than twenty waste heat to good use in such $PO GARY FOSTER lears. This, unfortunately, is applications as lobster farms in )[obably too late to make much Maine and other New England AUDIO VISUAL DEPT. ON THE SAXOPHONE )f aden t in the energy crunch States. CALTECH :xpected by A.D. 2000. There is little question that OFFICE OF PUBLIC EVENTS On the other hand, nuclear the production costs for nuclear 332 SO. MICH., PASADENA Page Four THE CALIFORNIA TECH Friday, May 28, I97( the engineer has a du ty to his fellow man. If the public entrusts II its safety to the technological D. S. C/flrk Nuclear Power II Faustian Bargain community, and it's certainly not dear that it will, then it's the Continued from Page 3 radioactive wastes pumped into And yet, it's all part of "The duty of the scien tific profession Awards single major reprocessing plant them, and may in fact contain Faustian Bargain." Every to give the public the best bet on operating within the United large amoun ts of radioactive the Faustian Bargain that it can. technological progression has The Alumni Association Sta tes. materials themselves. The depths What all is involved in that been attended by human pleased to announce this year Even if a reprocessing plan t of these chambers are certainly suffering. t seems that as man endeavor'? First, and most r recipients of the D. S. Clar were operating, the question within the realm of present-day progresses, the rewards he reaps obvious, nuclear energy should Awards. They are Andrew Fal remains on what to do with the drilling techniques, although the keep getting greater, but so do be made as safe as possible. and Kevin Gromley. Andy Fall irretrievable radioactive waste, temperatures involved may be a the risks. Second, it seems clear that the a sophomore Chemical Eng some of which has lifetimes in problem At the very least, these It is interesting to note that extent of nuclear power use can neering major, has been acti, the tens of thousands of years. chambers deserve study as a final psychological studies indicate be reduced by more efficient for the past year as the soci Many people question what plans resting place for radioactive that man is much more likely to design of machinery and the use chairman of Fleming House, an there are to deal with this wastes. take a chance in a situation he is of alternate sources of energy for the past two years as material without poisoning our I have tried to give an familiar with and has some such as solar heating for houses member of the varsity footba descendents~~or even ourselves overview of the advantages of control over than in an unknown and office buildings. Finally, no team. He plans to continue i Many plans exist, perhaps the nuclear energy as they exist situation completely out of his delay should be allowed on the these capacities in the comir best is to bury the waste in today. There are certainly power. The frightening aspect of development of energy sources to year. s ta b lege 01 ogi c formations exciting technological challenges nuclear power is tha t nobody replace fission power. Some of Kevin (Scoop) Gromley, thousands of feel deep. This plan waiting to be solved by the really knows how bad a nuclear these include solar energy j un i 0 r Chemical Engineerir has the advantage that the waste sci en tific and engineering accident could be, and the beamed to Earth via microwaves, major, has served on the Boa] can be retrieved at some future community for the benefit of individual has no control over it. or most promising of all, fusion of Control as Representativ, date if tecnological improvements mankind. power. Fusion could well be the lt has been postulated that Secretary, and is this year make it us~ble once again. However, no matter how safest and most abundant source man is en tering an age of chairman as ASCIT Vice Pres novel or ingenious these solutions of energy we could ever hope To this writer's mind, "hypotheticality." By this is dent. For the past year he h: may be, it seems ce rtain that meant that man is reassured by for. however, it has the disadvantage been a student representative 0 there will be certain risks Faust got the better side of of being so accessible. A history statistical studies on dangerous the Undergraduate Standards an associated with the use of his deal with Mephistopheles; of stability in these geologic si tuations and environmental Honors Committee. He playe nuclear energy. No matter how let's hope we do as well. disposal sites is reassuring bu t no effects rather than by confidence varsity soccer in his freshma guarantee. I would like to well we dispose of nuclear waste, in his own ability to survive. Craig R. Broskow and sophomore years. propose an alternate plan. the possibility remains that it How dramatic this social effect Under the United States there may come back to haunt us will be hard to gauge. We seem lie llPwards of a dozen magma hundreds, thousands, or even to have adapted fairly well to the because of their inspiring ring peared to be this segment of tll chambers at depths of three to tens of thousands of years from by-now familiar threat of (some of which have been quoted audience which was providir six kilometers. These magma now Even more doub t remains thermonuclear destruction at any here), interruptions of meandering most of the laughter and applaw chambers apparently have on the ability of our society to moment, but even here, who can trains of thought with irrelevan­ during the proceedings. An UJ circulating eddies within them prevent nuclear accidents or say? cies which prevented the listener kind observer might specula which might tend to diffuse thefts. It seems to this writer that from realizing that no point had whether a large portion of the: been made or that nothing had non-Techers represented ES been said to back up assertions, "shills" planted to attempt 1 and other obfuscations. increase favorable reaction on tl Erhard has an unpleasant habit part of Techers vi3 group pressu of using words in un fam iliar wa vs Erhard Drivel Con't An even more skeptical observ, (much like Lewis Carrol's I-Iun;p­ might wonder if they were plan ty-Dumpty, who used this tech­ intended to fill up the auditoriu Continued from Page 1 llaliz3tioll. The progression may the synthetic theory of knowledge nique to avoid being pinned down ami assure an appreciative a] sitting un one.") He calls "feel­ be stated simply as: I know is wrong. He feels that break­ on what he was saying), which enthusiastic audience for the vid ing" the ability to bypass the because I see it; I know because 1 throughs do not arise by synthesis muddies his statements due to the otape which was being made, cOllScious mind in the perfor­ figured it out: I know because J of pre-existing knowledge, but mixing of his chosen meaning order to impress future audienCE mance of a task: a sort of do it: I know because J feel it; I somehow directly from this ge­ with the standard meaning anu (An interesting note here is th seat-of-the-pants insight. know because r know it. nera tin g p rin ci pIe. the gratuitous addition of the although no mention had beE Erhard feels that you "cross the Belief systems can be invalida­ Erahrd insists that people re­ connotations of the word as it is made of the actual EST traini] line" to get to the next level, ted by new facts; new facts may gard themselves as the creators of commonly used. The words or purposes of the program duri] which he calls "observation"; a COllle forth which invalidate the their experience, rather than its "knowing," "experience," "do­ the talk, during the question-an sort of Gestalt reception of the idea of belief systems altogether. collectors. He feels that creativity ing," and several others were mis­ answer session, the first questi( environment. This produces the Therefore, Erhard maintains that comes from no source. although treated in this manner; Their asked was "Mr. Erhard, can I gi idea "I know that I do not it is necessary for people to drop certain experiences or circumstan­ usages were altered with alar- know", after which lack of sLlch systems altogether. ces may be conducive to it. "1 try you my $250,?") ming speed with the result knowledge becomes a certainty He feels that experience is a to free your knowledge from a Another bothersome point c that it was impossible to and the effort to kn ow drops dynamic, continuous process; and system of knowledge which is not curred during the question-an grasp much of the talk with any away, and the puzzler is able to that change itself is a prerequisite the source of knowledge." A answer session itself; this w firmness 3S to the intended lose his attachment to the prob­ for existence. Since the "explana­ person is not his mind, ideas, Erhard's unwillingness to ent( lem. This state Erahrd considers tory concepts" that people use to body, or sensations; a person is meaning. This is a technique tain questions about the m to be a prerequisite for true organize their perceptions of the the creator of these things. which was richly employed by training itself; questions about i knowledge; as he puts it, "The world are static, he feels that Erhard concluded the lecture certain fringe political parties purpose and its nature appean only place from which you could these must be done away with, by explaining that "doing" means during the Thirties to avoid being to be wordily evaded, or at tl called to account for any particu­ possibly know anything is from and that people must learn to only an inertial change in action; a very least answered in terms mUI lar statement; it was highly not knowing". This state is look upon sensation and experi­ discontinuance of or initiation of more general than required discomfitting to see people accept followed by what he calls "natural ence as something which "is", an action. and that "What to do answer the particular questior such nebulous mumblings, 3p­ knowing", where you are no independent of cause or explana­ with what I have told you is The session itself was disappoi parently on the basis of their longer struggling with the answer. tion. nothing", apparently in tending to tingly brief; Erhard explained tl impressive sound. The hierarchy lllay be sum­ Erhard sees the process of say that by having listened to him, by saying "I give the kind of ta Erhard, a man with no scien­ marized briefly as follows: since a experience followed by explana­ you have already done it. that is so not understood, th tific training, seemed to be ama­ belief system is based on a system tion as preceded by a third factor, While some of his points bear there's usually few questions, al zingly able to lecture on the errors of agreement, higher level systems the "generating principle," an considera tion and deserve tho­ I leave little time for it." At Ie, of modern scientific thinking and base their elements more upon "abstraction," which gives rise to rough thought, much of the in this case, he left quite a f( upon the onglIl of scientific external "objective" evidence, and experience but is not an explana­ ninety-minute lecture seems to hands uncalled upon. inspira tion. The frequency with less upon internalized observa­ tion for it. He feels that the have been spen t in the purest of The lack of discussion of t which the word "scientist" was tions. In his hierarchy, still higher experience of the truth does not drivel-meaningless phrases EST training itself either duri employed might be interpreted as levels fall away from such exter- come from anywhere, and that which were apparently included the lecture or during the qu, an attempt to bring his ideas ~------~------.------tion-and-answer session was dis, closer to home to a Cal tech pointing; to comment upon t ;:~;::e ,'&.,-.., 1500 E~ WAlNUT~ audience; however, an unkind technique on the basis of co observer might conclude that he ~t.,w~ fl' '1 11 ..... h" oflfilll I:" /.I!~/ ~".:' mentary from other sources ..~ ______- .fIASADENA ~~ r"r :-.' ' .. > was attempting to wield the perhaps unwarren ted and to - I ~\.; respectability that scientists and refrained from. However, t CiENUINE gll.ES~ DISHES \{...... l~. .f scientific thinking carry in Wes­ content and style of the lectL Family Style Dnmers .,~ t3~. tern society to obscure the cloudi­ describing Erhard's philosophy . ness of his ideas. smacked of hucksterism and cl: LUNCH • BANQUETS ._ FO.oD-!O.GO\t0:.: The audience itself had an ~ sic snake-oil salesmanship that 0 Specializing irl: Fned Shnmp \:'~/.: .: interesting composition; the im­ is. tempted to feel just a tri ~ CHOW MEIN • CHOP SUEY . . pression of this reporter was that SUSPICIQUS of the training IIit OPEN 7 DAYS NOON to 10:30 PM 1x.··:,~,,.....:;:...ow from one third to one half was stands behind. II .11449.97 2 composed of non-Techers; it ap- friday, May 28, 1976 THE CALIFORNIA TECH Page Five (------_.------:.:.:.------~------~------~-- Stottlemeyer's International: Don't Consider Outst anding Sauerkraut uVelikovsky

S t 0 ttlemeyer's Intematiollal checkered tablecloths and candles quantity but somewhat less qual­ 'Restaurant in Sierra Madre is a on the tables. ity. Don't misinterpret me; it's lrare experience one should not The place settings are com­ an excellen t beef stew bu t it lmiss. From the same folks that pletely set with china and silver; bears little resemblance to real sbrought us the sandwich/deli the salads are already placed and goulash. Next come some unpro­ Reconsidered" jchain comes a truly high quality ready for the eager diner. On nounceable sausages, also quite "and most enjoyable restaurant. Hungarian night (Saturday) the good. Cheese crepes are offered Velikovsky Reconsidered, by the the physics and analysis that l The list of "house rules" is salad is a simple but elegant along with the entree, and a huge editors of Pensee, Doubleday, Velikovsky never did, but, as it is (boggling and seems a bit re­ combination of lettuce, onion, bowl of fresh snow peas finish $8.95. a book written for the interested ;pressive at first: reservations celery, pickled olives and up the main course. Once upon a time (1'950 to be layman, it often falls short of the lmust be made 24 hours in tomatos graced with a delightful Dessert is simple and undistin­ exact) Immanuel Velikovsky rigorous analysis needed. The Iadvance, no cancellations allow­ herb dressing. guished but still quite excellent, wrote a book, Worlds in book is also organized poorly, Jable; one fixed menu is served at After finishing the salad one a fruit ice topped with a wafer in Collision. In this book the topics hop around, and it is two sittings only, no credit cards notices some fine touches: each ensemble with some of the finest Velikovsky tied the ancient his­ unclear what the editors had in accepted. But this is the only table has both pepper alld salt coffee available anywhere. tories of many differen t cultures mind when the put the selections flVay such food and service can be grinders, a huge basket of Altogether, the place is worth together and found many points together. Because of this, the (offered at the price: $5.50 per excellent bread and rolls, a dish many visits. The food is simply in common. To explain these issues are never presented clearly, ~person, wine included, tax and of unsalted butter, and a wine superb although not necessarily similarities, he postulated a series and counterpoints are lacking. 'ti p ex tra. Each night at bottle already opened, promising completely authentic. The service of global and cosmic catastrophes Velikovsky Reconsidered serves iStottlemeyer's features a differ­ to be replaced should it empty. is what service ought to which could explain his findings. only to rehash the theories first I,ent international theme. There Next comes the sauerkraut be-completely dedicated to His theories, however, were as brought up and since added in [are French, German, Italian, soup. Even if you dislike sauer­ pleasing the diner. The at­ radical as the opposition which Worlds In Collision. Had the (Hungarian and New Orleans kraut (as 1 do) you'll enjoy the mosphere is relaxed, friendly, quickly mounted against them. book been organized into a clear (nights among others; a Yiddish soup (as I did). The soup is and a welcome departure from Velikovsky's history of mankind pro and con debate of those [brunch is offered on Sunday. proQably the best approximation the frequently unaesthetic sur­ and the solar system is interest­ theories the book would have Upon arriving at of Eastern European cuisine roundings we live in. The price is ing, but rarely taken seriously by been very valuable, 'JS it is it -Stottlemeyer's one waits in the offered on Hungarian night, quite good, really, when you the scientific community. does little to ease or to clear up arcade outside the restaurant rather tart but rich and authen­ consider that it includes dessert, Velikovsky, however, had enough the controversy around fun til the entire company is tic. The main course is served coffee, and all the wine you care foresight to make predictions Velikovsky. ~seated at neatly hand-lettered "family style". Large platters are for. Call ahead for reservations from his theory. Because of the If you're interested, go out fnamecards. The dining room is brought to each table and the and give the place a try. rapid advance in the planetary and read Worlds ill Collision and lreminiscent of a country inn diners take it from there. Fore­ sciences since 1950 it has reconsider Velikovsky for your­ (somewhere in Germany-wood most is "Hungarian goulash" over -Richard Beatty become possible to evaluate some self. Don't consider Velikovsky ;detailing, bric-a-brac on the walls, noodles, which is served in great Tech Food Editor of them. Velikovsky, for example Reconsidered. was among the first to call for a -Tod Lauer hot rather than earthlike Venus, and in this prediction he proved CLASSIFIED ADS J correct. Although an equal num­ Freud's Frauenherrschaft ber of his predictions have To The Class of '81 missed the mark, or seem to be Women are Evil You will soon realize, ~ Fragments of all Analysis with the only way to learn analysis is probably offend many today. correct by coincidence, the tenaciousness of his theories are Especially those Freud - A First Hand Account, to be psychoanalyzed oneself. Speaking of equality: With pitiful brown eyes. MD. such that he has managed to this '~y Joseph Wortis, And so, after some early "That is a practical impossi­ - TIle Other One ~McGraw-HiI1 Book Company, problems with finding some way bility. There must be inequality day to retain a band of followers, and the controversy '$3.50 (paperbac.k). to pay the rent, Dr. Wodis found and the superiority of men is the If Northeastf!rn Hotline means himself on Freud's couch. The that surrounded him in 1950 is lesser of two evils." And anything to a guy named Peter, r There is a stereotype of still very much alive. As °a result book is an informal diary or speaking of American co­ will he please call 684-0160 and Californians, probably much has been written about ~southern narrative, if you will, of the educational colleges: ask for Brad. ~derived from the Hollywood hourly sessions with Freud. As "There you see all the com­ Worlds in Collision and its validity in light of modern image, that everyone who can such it provides much insight plex results. The young men fall FOR SALE: Centurion 10-speed, rcall himself normal has a psycho­ planetary astronomy. One recent into Freud's manners, procedures in love with the young girls and 25 inch frame, silver, good fanalyst and anyone who doesn't publication that tries to back up and thought processes. It is also often marry them, and in condition, $75 or best offer, call .have a weekly appointment is no Velikovsky is Velikovsky Recon­ an informal presentation of sev­ America the girls are usually Joe Walder at 795-7682 or leave idoubt neurotic. Not filling the sidered. eral of Freud's theories. I found much more mature than the men note in Ruddock House. stereotype, never having made these random expoundings on at that early age, lead them Velikovsky Reconsidered, :the trip to the campus shrink (I subjects not generally covered in around by the nose, make fools from the editors of Pensee Don't Delay Book By Phone (always assumed it was all of you the standard works intriguing. of them, and that is why you get magazine is an edited collection New Flights To Europe (379+) ,who were crazy and made this Most of the sessions are taken your Frauenherrschaft, your rule of various articles, scientific South America (315+) The ;place so insane, not myself, up with the analysis of dreams. of women in America .... reports, and statements by Orient (499+) New York (189) 'though sometimes I wonder ... ) Dr. Wortis must not have been a American women are an anti­ Velikovsky and other experts on Hawaii (189) Long Duration and ;1 found this book an opprotunity sound sleeper or else he didn't cultural phenomenon, they have Velikovsky's theories and their o/w flights still available Im­ to take a voyeuristic couch-level keep Tech hours as he has a nothing but their pride to make position with respect to what is mediate phone confirmations call \iew of psychoanalysis. And not remarkable ability to recall his up for their sense of uselessness. known now about the solar collect Westcoast Student Travel 'with just any analyst who can dreams - not just one a night, That is why marriages are so system. The book tries to be fair Counsel A VCO Center 10850 l affect a Viennese accent but with but several. In conversations with unsuccessful in America ...." to all theories but leans toward Wilshire LA 90024 213 ;the mas ter himself. F or a dis­ others it appears that I am not Such firecrackers lace the rest Velikovsky as much as his foes 475-6865 .believer as myself, this was an alone in never being able to lean against him. Velikovsky of the book. But then what did Skilled machinists with exper­ ,eye opener. remember anything. Sleep is too Reconsidered tries to do some of you expect from the man who ience in building science research , Joseph Wortis was a young precious to waste on dreams. introduced the theory that instruments. Please send inquiries 'American doctor offered a chair The most riveting part of the FOREIGN STUDENTS women are motivated by an envy or resumes. Attn: George Lesch, \t an English University to study book concerns Freud's opinions SHIPPING SPECIALISTS OF of male reproductive organs and Science Services, room I, Science homosexuality. Feeling a need to on many controversial topics BAGGAGE AUTOMOBILES' men by their fear of castration? HOUSEHOLD ARTICl,ES' 1, University of Oregon, Eugene, (first prepare himself in the such as the reaction of Jews to Most interesting to those of COMMERCIAL CARGO Oregon 97403. Phone: (503) ~general field of psychiatry before anti-semitism, the effect of moral you who are into Freudian AIR • OCEAN. TRUCK- 686-4684 'taking up his special studies, he judgement on the incidence of theory are the bits of infor­ Pick Up & Delivery ·went off to Vienna to learn homosexuality and the inferiority mation it provides on Freud, Packing & Crating Charming lady would like to fpsychoanalysis at the feet of the of women in society. On this last I nsurance Documentation live-in home and take care of such as whom he considered to I Estimates given without obljgation lmaster. But according to Freud, topic Freud's opinion would be the most influential in his 10% off with Caltech ID home while owner is away. Pets, work, the books he read, his ANYWHERE·ANYTIME plants, etc. will be looked after. at -the ICE HOUSE punctuality, his couchside man­ A REGISTERED AGENCY 449-1231. Home-799-3878 PASADENA .• tradition ner, etc. The book provides a of penonaI Now Thru Sunday 24 N. MI/ntor new perspective on the man Do you want to buy or sell a Reservations Pbone SINC. '. service in , freight. house; lease or rent an apart­ 681-9942 behind the theories. As a self-. proclaimed disbeliever, I must fcIM8rdi", ment? or would you simply like MlrtiR LIWiR Tra ...... , lac. a no obligation appraisal? Call admit that I found the book l MUSIC PAT PAULSEN & Sf. and COMEDY fascinating. 2248 N. F..... Loretta Keller; Office- The PETER ALSOP Robert Linderman . L. A..... CA .- William Wilson Co. 793-8111 Stringer Staff • '-___C2_13-)-22&- __234__ . _1 __.... x312; Home- 794-8921. TIlE CAliFORNIA 'IEO-l F,iday, May 28, 197~ JiDl Mayer-­ One Down, Four to Go by Pam Crane a dynamic and interesting facul­ Tech Cub Reporter ty; as a research institution it is Jolly Jim Mayer is now absolu tely fantastic. But the finishing his first year as Master reward system is based totally on of Student Houses, and it has research. If you are a professor not been a completely satisfying who wan ts tenure, you have to one. One of the major troubles publish. Every class you teach this year has been the number of takes time away from establish­ studen Is leaving the institute ing your reputation. To continue because they were not entrallced your research you often Illust get by life here (to put it nicely). gran ts from the ou tside, and "We expend so mLlch effort to that also tahs an established get students and then do Jlot do position. " much for Ulcm once they are At this point in my interview, hcre. Most students just do not the RA's came in for a meeting wan t to devote thei r lives to a with 1\layer. We expanded the IllOIlastic approach lO science." discussion to include them. One Of course the problelll lies !lot RA complaint was that "some only in thc dearth of social professors are assholes." outlets, but in the academia as Mayer agreed stating, "All of well. "Thank God my official us learned from those who were Jim Mayer searches through his papers for Tec,h cub reporter Pam Crane duties have nothing to do with Similarly bad." No one has set up academics, but that does have an any criteria, so a student takes impac t (In the s t uden ts that what he can get with a profes­ leave. Cal tech is unique in having sor." Mayer commented, "If you

Don and Geri De Paolo of Dabney

There is Coke on campus

Jean Bachouchin of Lloyd Friday, May 28, 1976 THE CALIFORNIA TECH Page Seven

hire a guy for his research, you are grateful if he turns out to be a good teacher, but the reverse is never true." Mayer, Ray Owen, aud David Wales are exploring more ways to help those that flunk out, as well as those that graduate from Tech with a low GPA. (What grad school will accept a 1.9"1). They also wan t to revise the frush adviser situation. Instead of individual advisers for each frosh, five faculty members would be assigned tll each house. The frosh would henefit hy various opin­ ions. instead of getting stuck with one prof who just doesn't seem tei help at all.

Where are my brown pants?

Bill Byerly of Ricketts

Ron Gregg of Page

Ph()t()s oy

D. Wheeler

Ajit Yoganathan of Ruddock and Bill Bachouchin of Lloyd Page Eight THE CALIFORNIA TECH Friday, May 28, 1976 The Story Mizrahi Middling • You Never Saw • There are some musicians in the much harder to play (at least, it makes at the end or a very long world possessed of an amazing looks it) than the guitar, and bears session. The only thing is, it had quality: an innate flair for music the same general relationship to it not been all that long a session. so great that they can excel in that a harpsichord does to a A mixed 'ovation' on the part Spectrum Productions more than one instrument. The piano, in the flavor of the sound. of the audience brought Mizrahi announcement of a concert by Mizrahi played the works of back on stage for one encore. A Morris Mizrahi, reputed to be a Dowland and others, finishing up few people had already left, but by Greenie who are often have a vague idea "virtuoso of both lute and guitar, with a quartet for lute and most stayed to hear him perform Tech Staff Writer that it is "amateur". Although a craftsman who builds his own strings, accompanied by three "Asturias" on the guitar. Had he It isn't often that Caltech can Spectrum is non-Equity and does instruments, a philosopher and a women whose names I have played any other song, I think I boast a first in the arts. However, not pay its actors, its performers teacher and performer who de­ temporarily lost. The lute work might have regretted his encore Spectrum Productions, as the are professionals and comprise lights in turning people on to the was welJ worth the price of being with guitar instead of lute. only university subsidized pro­ some of the best young talent in music he loves" (the p receding is admission, if that was what you However, "Asturias" is one of my fessional dramatic "production Southern California. Its produc­ quoted from the Beckman sche­ were there for. favorite guitar pieces, and I found cell" in California and possibly tions are "showcases", as agents dule) is a rare event indeed. A Unfortunately, either the exer­ that he sounded better during that the United States is not only a use the performances to evaluate musician of such twin talents is tion of the lute-work, or some one than he had during the Bach first, but will possibly remain aspiring young actors and ac­ worth seeing! other flaw, made itself known and others. This left me unsure as unique. tresses. Unfortunately, Morris Mizrahi during the second half, which was to just what the problem had Spectrum, the brainchild of All but one of the ten is not such an artist. Don't jump devoted to the guitar. None of the been. If he was tired, he was no Professor Oscar Mandel, was Spectrum productions to date to conclusions (or on me)just yet, pieces scheduled on the program longer so. Perhaps he felt he must incorporated in 1971 with the have been critical successes. Few oh thou of the Beckman staff. by Mizrahi for the guitar section redeem himself to his audience idea of presenting unusual and have even broken even at the Morris Mizrahi, who appeared in matched the quality of execution with at least one example of undeservedly obscure plays to box office. Why should this be recital in Ramo last week, was not previously achieved in his lute top-quality guitar work... His Caltech and the surrounding so? According to Dr. Mandel, a total loss at all. It is just that, playing. Selections by Bach, "Asturias" was that, at least. community. In the words of its theater is an obsolete art, a form while talented, the appelation of Debussy, Sor and others all fell on Morris Mizrahi is a good musi­ . creator, the artistic policy of of communication which be­ 'virtuoso' is not deserved. growingly restive ears in the cian for an auditorium the size of Spectrum has been "to choose a longed to the age of small-scale During the first half of a audience, which collectively. Ramo, since he is not well-known. middle ground between excessive hand-made goods and unsuitable reasonably-attended recital, winced at least once or twice He is even a good musician, and realism on the one hand and for today's mass economy. Morris Mizrahi played some very during, as I recall, a piece by should be invited back, with one excessive experimentalism on the Film is easily available to lovely music on an instrument not Bach. More than one person, restriction: that he play only the other. The first is too pedestrian. masses of people and caters to well-known today, the lute. This including my companion, com­ jute, for in that, at least, he is and unimaginative, the second mass taste at the expense of instrument was popular during the mented that he played as if his indeed an artist. renounces its tics with humani­ artistic merit; theater is usually late Renaissance times in Eqrope, fingers were very tired, making Nick Smith ty." just the opposite. Only the most and some very, very nice music just the sort of mistakes one Tech Features Staff In the large middle ground of popular of theaters can make a exists for it. It is an instrument "highly imaginative" theater, profit under such conditions; a Spectrum searches out plays with smaller theater with limited color, providing a Mecca for the clientele-such as Spectrum­ Bargain Basement aesthetically inclined and a survive on subsidies. Theater, "place of delight" for the with its live performances and Before the California Tech A Night At the Opera, by Jets." Although it is not outstan­ intellectually curious. Its plays small audiences, is relatively suspends operations for the sum­ Queen, Elektra ding, the record is a welcome are different or bigger than life, expensive. How is its continua­ mer I would like to offer some The name of this group fits respite from the drivel that Eltori yet emphatically maintain their tion justified in the presence of capsule summaries of a few this bunch of pansies perfectly. has produced the last couple of human roots. Spectrum strives to more artistically orien ted films? records and shows that deserve at Their music is contrived, childish, years. delight the imagination while According to Professor Mandel, least a brief mention: and poorly played. making serious comment on life, the industrialization and automa­ At the Speed of Sound, by The Hissing of Summer Leaves, Kingfish at the Starlight death and the universe by means tion of today's society has Wings, Capitol Records by Joni Mitchell, Asylum Re­ Amphitheatre of the impressive, the glamorous, created a backlash, a hunger for The songs in this album are cords This was another fine show by the tragic or the fabulous. the hand-made and the hand­ aimed at the 13-14 year old The lyrics to J oni's latest the Fish. Unfortunately, it was Spectrum's offerings have been crafted. It is this hunger for the teeny-bopper mentality. I collection are as interesting and not any better than their typical nicely balanced between the obsolete which justifies the sur­ thought that the world would be compelling as in previous works. night club show. This was a solemnly tragic and the effer­ vival of theater, even on subsidy. sick and tired of such silly, little, When she comes up with a good disappointment, but understanda· vescently humorous; a banquet The same fascination which inane love songs, but I guess it tune to go with the poetry, the ble. The guys just didn't seem spread from the light broth of all ows horseback riding to isn't so. results are quite pleasing. Unfor­ too comfortable in front of the social comment to the heavy flourish gives theater a certain Fleetwood Mac, by Fleetwood tunately, a few of the cuts are larger crowd. Weir seemed a bi1 stew of philosophy and pre­ magic which film does not Mac, Warner Brothers simply unlistenable. Still, the apprehensive and didn't seem tc senting a veritable salad bowl of possess. It is the pleasure in the This album presents a dif­ good moments outnumber the be enjoying himself. Torbert wa~ international flavor along the absence of perfection, the delight ferent sounding Mac than the bad on this latest release. quite wasted and was an amusin! way. in the human touch evidenced in band that produced such classics Starcastle, by Starcastle, Epic sight in his sunglasses. Musically Spectrum originalJy hoped to the lack of gloss of a live as "Oh, Well" and "Road­ Records the band was hot. It's just toe provide the Caltech community production which assures theater runner." The main difference is a When I first heard a cut from bad that they didn't cook a litt!, with theater worthy of its a valid place in the artistic and switch to an easy-listeninR sound this album I though tit was longer. intellectual stature. However, ac­ intellectual scheme. interwoven in spots with some something new from Yes. Wrong Jerry Garcia Band at the Santi cording to Professor Mandel, the It is perhaps only ignorance excellent female vocals. The again. Starcastle, though, has the Monica Civic response on campus has been on the part of the Caltech result is a work which appeals to original sound of Yes down cold. Since Garcia's back-up band i disappointingly small. Neither the community which permits it to a wide range of tastes as is As a matter of fact, their music only fair, my expectations fo faculty nor the student body is overlook this jewel of an institu­ shown by the fact that a few seems to be a better brand of this show were pretty low. Mucl very aware of Spectrum as a tion in its very midst, but it is million copies of this record have Yes than even Yes has produced to my pleasure and amazement unique Caltech institution; those Caltech which is the loser. already been sold. lately. As such, Yes fans and the packed house was treated tl fonner Yes fans are prompted to a r~markable perfonnance. Wha look into this album. I had forgotten to consider wa Pings Given Achievement Award No Heavy Petting, by UFO, the sheer brilliance of th Chrysalis Records magical spell that Jerry can ca~ UFO is a solid hard rock band with those nine nimble fingers 0 Dr. Cornelius J. Pings, pro­ cess has created more than $100 tions of their behavior. from Britain that is beginning to his. fessor of chemical engineering million in development in down­ Dr. Pings first came to Caltech develop a folIowing in the United The song selection was on th and chemical physics, vice pro­ town Pasadena, and this will as an undergrad, achieving his BS States. The band manages to mellow Side, but Jerry invibe vost, and dean of graduate soon be followed by an $80 in applied chemistry in 1951 and avoid the cute touches that most each song with vitality an studies here at Caltech, has been million retail center on Colorado a PhD in chemical engineering, British bands employ. Rather, energy as he exploited every tun awarded the 1976 Civic Achieve­ Blvd. also here, in 1955. He served on they lay down a solid guitar­ to the fullest. The second set w, ment Award of the Southe~ The Civic Achievement Award the Stanford University faculty oriented line that is quite particularly good and was hig} California Section of the Ameri­ is one of two awards offered from 1955 to 1959, spending American in style. I would not lighted by a 25-minute version ( can Institute of Chemical Engi­ annually by the AIChE. In 1972 three summers on glaciological be surprised to see this rock and "Don't Let Go" that had th neers. Dr. Pings won the other one, the expeditions to Northern roll band suddenly become quite crowd gasping by the time of i1 Dr. Pings, chairman of the AIChE Technical Achievement Greenland. He joined the Caltech popular. conclusion. The back-up ban Pasadena Redevelopment Agency, Award in recognition of his faculty in 1959, and during his Here and There, by Elton John, actually performed very we was presented the award for his fundamental research on the stay here he has received nu­ MCA although Donna's mike caused behavior of liquids. He has eight years of service and work merous awards for his technical This is a live album where little troUble (it was on). Garci, contributed Significantly toward on redevelopment and renewal in work, and is involved in many Elton concentrates mainly on though, made the evening wort} determining the properties of Pasadena. During his service with professional, civic, and govern­ familiar old favorites such as while and undoubtable he er the agency and his tenure as liquids and in developing new ment activities. "Rocket Man," 'Crocodile joyed the whole thing as much a chairman, the redevelopment pro- approaches for making predic- Rock," and "Benny and The anyone else who was there. -Roc, Friday, May 28, 1976 THE CALlFORN IA TECH Page Nine News Briefing Shakespeare Festival I{ewards Defenses For Fugitives Against Growth? By Etaoin Schroedlu possessing I have ever seen: it suitably cloddish Cloten, the Millikan Library's main cir­ Rosalyn L. Switzen will be Oil Sometime last year I ran appeared to be a retired corru­ wicked suitor who comes to a culation desk is offering a reward campus explaining the defenses across a letter in the Los Allgelcs gated-iron warehouse crossed III e s s yen d , and W ill iam of kisses (chocolate, that is) for that we normally use to avoid Times about a new theatrical with Early Army architecture. Frankfather showed a Cymbeline the return of fugitive library new ideas. Awareness of our own venture in Los Angeles with the both imposing and imposed on, books being shel tered in dark, defenses can help us grow to and very little parking was intention of performing all 37 of quite right for the part. Robert damp, dusty nooks and crannies maximum creativity and available. Imide, however, the William Shakespeare's plays. This situation was quite different: Chapel and Frank Geraci coped scattered about campus. The e ffe c t i veness in c 01ll11luni ty plan is at the least extremely with the difficult parts of numerous suspect books being developmenL after discovering that tickets unusual, perhaps unique: even were available and buying one Pisanio, the loyal servant, and sought vary in description; they She is the chemistry educator the better known and ($5.00, general admission), I lachimo, the forsworn trouble­ range from tall to short, over­ who is head of the National well-established Shakespeare festi­ noticed that the in te rior facili­ maker, respectively. The fore­ weigh t to underweigh L and thick Ombudsman Advisory and says vals, such as the excellent Old ties, while Spartan, were ade­ steers (J ames Ralston, William to thin. Their most distinguishing 1976 will find us with a Great Globe in San Diego, ignore a few quate and perfectly functional, Forward, and Gregore Elliot) characteristics include neuter gen­ Presiden t if he takes Ombuds­ of the lesser-known of the Bard's were also very good. der, assorted exterior color, and manship '76 Training. ! We never the stage a basically faithful works. Having noted and reconstruction of a Cymbcline was the fourth distinct, individual titles. heard of it either. j approved the comprehensive Shakespearean stage (as far as I play in the Globe's Shakespeare This reward will be offered If in terested in finding out plan, I permit ted it to escape know anyway), and all the scats cycle (we have apparrently only through the end of third about our own defenses against from my conscious mind. in the house were well within missed Hamlct, Richard III, and term, June 12. It is Our hope maximum growth, come hear her However, a close reading of hearing and sigh t of the stage. Lovc's Labour's Lost). The next that you will return these books at 10:40 p.m. on Monday, May the Calendar section of the (In fact, that's a considerable presentation will be The Comedy and periodicals before leaving for 31 in Winnett Center after the Timcs recently showed that a understatement~1 was in the of Errors, ill June and July, A the summer. As an added bonus, CCF meeting. performance of Cymbeline, one fourth row from the back, and Cly of Players (in rep June-July), the first f100r staff is also Glee of my favorites of the was about six fee t from the Thc Mcrchant of Vcnice offering their congratulations to Clubs Shakespearean plays, but one stage~- there are only five rows (August-September), Milch Ado all graduating seniors -to every­ All Glee Club members who very seldom performed, was of seats on the ground floor, plus About Nothillg (September one else a big "Thank Y ou" for have not seen the yearbook or being given somewhere called the a balcony of about one row The -October), and Julius Cacsar working with us this past school signed it, please come to Flora's Globe Playhouse of Los Angeles, total capacity of the house can't (October-November). The man at year. office, where it is temporarily 1107 Kings Road, by the be much more than 120.) the box office recommended residing. Gameroom Shakespeare Society of America. The performance itself was calling ahead to make reser­ Keys Desert I discovered this location to be most enjoyable: almost every vations, or to buy season tickets Seniors :lI1d anyone else leav­ Fox pleasan tly close to my residence, part was well cast; the costumes, (650-0208), as many of the ing the Institute-please return The last game of the term will and wandered off to see the play wtlile simple, were appropriate performances do sell ou t. your gameroom keys to Flora's be an armor miniatures game set on its closing night; it turned out (except perhaps for Imogen's The theater is at llO7 King office, 105 Winnett. A S2.00 in North Aftica. The game will to be a production of the group court "dress"); the staging and Road, in West Hollywood (to get "lost key" charge will be added be held after dinner at 7:30 p.m. going for 37. lighting were efficiently done (l there from Pasadena, take the to your term bill if they arc not in Dabney Hall lounge on Quonset Hut Shakespeare particularly liked the San ta Monica Freeway and turn returned by June 15, 1976. Saturday, May 29. The exterior of the playhouse sunlight-through-Ieaves effect for north at Robertson Blvd. up to was one of the least pre- the wilderness scenes.), in the Santa Monica Blvd. unless you "new" keep-things-ll1oving style. enjoy taking the Sunset Blvd. Entrances and exits were made route through the lower frolll all directiollS, but Hollywoud llills). I recommend a sm on th I y. trip for any Shakespeare buff. Not Inside, Though espccially (lIlC interested in trying The Illost important part in for all -'7. (An article posted in the play is IIllogen, daughter to the luhhy said that a recent CYlllbelinc, King of Britain canvass of a recent during the reign of Caesar Shakespearcan COl1vcn (ion indi­ A UgLIStuS. Christiana Bramlet cated that nut one of those pbyed a thoroughly charming present had seen all 37, but Imogen: while I'm inclined to another indicated that one intre­ argue that her portrayal was too pi d individual managed to tlirtatious (after alL the issue of complete his lecord at the Globe, Imogen's vi rt ue is thc key to Sll the best you can hope for is most of the play), 1 very much the tic en try in the Guincs.I' Book enjoyed her rendi tlon of one of of World Records.) Well, 37 is Shakespeare's best heroines. still 19 hehind Joe Dimaggio, but Richard Baker brough t a (ouch it is a record we can all shoot of class tu the part of Posthulllus for, if we wish, and if the other Leona tus. Imogen's hushand: 36 arc as good as Cl'lIlbelille was, Steven D. Schwartz played a it will be a hit.

The 'Gon goes. Photo by D. Wheeler above and K. Li below Y in Y? A matter of controversy that Today, May 28 has raged throughout the Caltech Once again, as part of the community since the begillning is excellent Caltech Y program of what the "Y" in Cal tech Y Noon Cuncerls is yet another stands for. Why the "Y" ill the noon concert on the Olive Walk Y has been a pllin t of disagree­ nu less J'caturing the one and men t for as long as I can only Peter Nuah. Petcr Noah is a rcmember. I would like to clarify musician who specializes in play­ such disreputable disputes with a ing music and today he plays disarming dissertatioll of my own music for you. which would undllubtably settle Thursday, June 3 this imbecile debate once Jnd fm It's once again time for the all. Most pcople think that the Annual Cal tech Y Lost and "Y" in the Caltech Y stands for Found Auction at the Olive Walk YMCA. This is not so. The "Y" at noon. Why is there a Y in the Y stands for YOU, yes the auction'? Obviously, since there is Y is for you and only you and not enough roOIll in the lost and also me, because without thc Y, found closet and the people up I would not be able to write in the Y would like to clear it these articles for the Calij(mlia out to make enough space for Tech. Before I wish to make more skeletons. clear what the CIT in Cal tech Why the Y? Because we love means, the following are the you .... Caltech YOU events for the Robert Tajima week: Page Ten THE CALIFORNIA TECI.~I ______F_ri_d_ay~, __ M_a~y_2_8_,_1_9_7 __ 6 All The President's Men: A Compelling and Frightening Vision

As the academic year grinds film for our time, much in the work is right for a fairly seeming realistic) are interviews dragged up to the view of an to a halt, it is pleasing to note way that Casablanca was a timely confined and narrow work such with John Mitchell and with unsuspecting audience; the that the ASCIT people, diligent film for the Roosevelt adminis­ as this. Both are quite effective "Deep Throat" - from other ac­ mythical purity of the White in their elective chores, continue tration in late 1942. (just before in drawing the viewer's empathy counts of the way Watergate House is once again laid bare to to satiate the rabid moviegoer America repudiated the Vichy into the plight of the crusading came undone, these may be quite the intrusive eye. This is the film with film: tonight's ASCIT nick government and recognized reporters. Equally effective, and authentically portrayed, but their I would like my grandchildren to is CasillO Royale, showing at DeGau]1e's Free French) The more powerful, is the perfor­ cinematic depiction is bizarre and see, to show them the tumultu­ 9:30 and 7:30pm in Baxter viewer can easily see through the mance of the young lady who unbelievable. ous times of my historic past. Lecture Hall. Admission is, of gaps and artifices of the film plays the CREEP accountant I am totally ignorant as to Then again, why should we show course, just half a dollar for maker's devices, through their who ul timately spills the beans whether things really happened our grandchildren the images we members and guests (seniors-~ power play for the audience's (some of them, anyway). The use the way they appear on the deny ourselves? All The Presi­ this may be your last chance empathy and support, through of television footage is uncanny screen; everyone but Woodward dent's Men is still playing in to exercise your ASC IT dues). the simple satisfaction offered by in creating a sense of authenti­ and Bernstein is. Still, All The Westwood, if you can put up Cinematech has groaned its last the film -- to be a part of the city: Spiro Agnew is just the way Presiden t 's A'fcn is a compelling with the traffic and with the for the spring series. Under new history, to identify with the he was, Ron Ziegler is as and frightening vision of the way expensive pizza. management, its summer series goodguys in their quest for the unctiously USC-ish as ever. The it mighta been. The monstrous Lcwis Hashimoto begins on the first Saturday in truth. The film touches the least realistic (or least effective in pervasive corruption is once again Tpch Movie Editor July, depending on how soon its audience by evoking the turbu­ collective asses get III gear len t emotions of the recent past, Cinema tech patrons wh 0 are the mass anxiety which all Care to Be Propositioned? constrained to sweat out the America felt as it watched festival season in the sunny popularly-elected Administrators Proposed Amendments candidate. In order to be elected, Executive Committee, or the climes of Pasadena may antici­ collapse in degradation. The To The ASCIT By-Laws a candidate for Director-at-Large Election Ozairman. If no protests pate more popular tastes in appeal is to a news-concious First: that Section 1 of must receive votes on a majority are received prior to 11:00 a.m. programming, as well as more viewer who realizes the implica­ Article VIII is amended to read: of the ballots containing cor­ the morning following an flec­ , trashy avant-garde fare, tions of the actions on the film: Sectio/l 1. Nominations for elec­ rectly cast votes. The legally tion, the report of the Election CasillO Royale is quite a droll that a vast corruption and ted officers shall open at 8:00 qualified frcshman with the Committee will be considered film, with a cast of fine actors authoritarian evil would have a.m. the second Wcdnesday of largest majority shall be elected; valid. who could have been done better gone unrecognized but for the Second Term. All /lominations among the remianing candidates, Thirteenth: that Section 7 is elsewhere, a memorable score. efforts of a few muckrakers. must be given in writing to the the legally qualificd person with added to Article IX to read: and a sense of humor which This, then is the plot and secretary. Nominations shall close the largest majority shall be Section 7. Upon receipt of a resides somewhere between farce substance of the f1lm. at 5:00 p.m. the following elected. valid protest, all scheduled runoff and absurdity, It is strongly All the President's Men is a Tuesday. A special edition of (a) If a freshman is elected, elections must be postponed for recommended for those illiterati perverse mixture of two fertile The California Tech shall be but no other person is elected, one week, pending resolution of who cannot abide subtitled for­ cinematic fields: the· detective published prior to the election the nll10ff shall be between the the difficulty. The Executive eign language films; recent f1lm and the documentary. containing a complcte list of two candidates, other than the Committee shall have the sole English language, popular-type Young, hungry reporters Bob nominated candidates and any freshman who was elected, who power to consider the vailidity of comedy films with any sense of Woodward (Robert Redford) and statements the candidates may received the greatest !lumber of protests and to reschedule invali­ quality aren't easy to find, and Carl Bernstein (Dustin Hoffman) wish to make. votes. dated elections. harder to rent. Oh, and for those of the Washington Post fight all Second: that Section 2 of (b) If no freshman is elected, Fourteenth: that Section 10 who have never seen or heard of manner of foes and unseen forces Article VIII is amended to read: but some other person is elected, of Article IX is repealed. this film: it is a spoof on the in their quest to see what lies Section 2. All nominated candi­ the nm-off shall be between the Fifteenth: that Section It of genre of James Bond thrillers, behind a burglary in the Water­ dates shall be listed on a ballot two freshmen who received the Article IX is repealed. satirizing the use of ingenious gate hotel. They must contend and voted upon at' elections to greatest number of votes. In this Sixteenth: that Section 12 of spy-type technology employed with a hostile Administration, occur the Monday immediatcly case, only freshmen will be Article IX is repealed. by such movies replete with sexy skeptical co-workers and bosses, following the closing of nomi­ legally qualified persons. Seventeenth: that Section one females, intrigue, class, and competition from the New York nations. Run-off elections, if (c) If no person is elected, the of Article XII be amended to British Establishmentarianism. Times, closed-mouth sources, un­ necessary, shall occur on Wednes­ nmoff shall be between the read: Section 1. Upon presen­ Because of the inadequacy of dercover surveillance, omni­ day and Thursday of the same freshman who received the great­ tation of a petition for the recall the Caltech library system to present deadlines, and an unwil­ week.. est number of votes and, among of any elected officer, bearing satisfy my insatiable lust for ling informer (Hal Holbrook as Third: that Section 3 of the remaining candidates, the the signatures of twenty-five per certain mechanical engineering "Deep Throat"). The pacing of Article VIII is amended to read: two who received the greatest cent (25%) of the members of journals, I found myself stuck in the unfolding of the drama is Section 3. All elected officers number of votes. the corporation, a special elec­ UCLA on a Friday afternoon. frustrating. Technical work in the shall be installed at a meeting of Ninth: that Section 4 is added tion shall be held. Signatures will Rather than fight the film is uniformly excellent, con­ the Board of Directors to be held to Article IX, to read: Section 4. be valid only if the petition was Westwood/Santa Monica Freeway tributing to the image of a the Monday following midterms For all other offices, and for signed not more than seven days rush hour traffic, I ate a pizza, documen tary style. week of second term. An oath of cases (a) and (b) of Section 3, before it was submitted to the stopped by Casey's for a gin and This is clearly Redford's pic­ office shall be administered by each voter may cast only one Board of Directors. tonic, and strolled into a spiffy ture, or perhaps Woodward's. He the retiring President in the vote. In order to be elected, a Eighteenth: that Section 2 of Westwood theater to view All the is portrayed as the attractive, following form: "I do solemnly candidate must receive amajority Article XII is repealed. President's Men. A few com­ sensitive, less cynical, more active swear (or affirm) that I will of the correctly cast votes, Nineteenth: that Section 2 is ments: member of the "Woodstein" support the Articles of Incor­ except in the case of a second added to Article XII to read: Despite the publicity for the team; Hoffman is stuck with the poration of the Associated Stu­ runoff. If more than one runoff Section 2. Nominations for the film, partly supplied by hard-nosed reporter image, ag­ dents of the California Institute is required, then in the second election of a successor, in the Woodward and Bernstein's release gresive and persistent, sneaky and of Technology, Incorporated, and runoff the candidate who re­ event of a successful recall, will of The Final Days, despi te the ambitious. Of the two perfor­ that [ will discharge the dutics of ceives the greatest number of open and close, and the recall commercial hype, and despite the mances, Hoffman's is superior. the office to which I was elected votes and more than the number election will be held, in accor­ shallowness of the production, Redford would do well to pose to the best of my ability. " of "no" votes will be elected. dance with the provisions of this remains a timely and moving for clothier ads on TV; still his Fourth: that Section 7 of Tenth: that Section 7 of Article VlJI; except that the Article vm is amended to read: Article IX is renumbered to be officer in question may not be a Scction 7. ft; for any reason, a Section 5 and amended to read: nominee, and nominations will vacallcv occurs in an elected Section 5. In the event of a tie, a open the Wednesday immediately Office,' the BOald of Directors I1l1l0ff shall be required. ff. in f()llowing submission of the must schedule a special election any election, no candidate re­ Petition to the Board of Direc­ so that the office will be filled ceives more than the number of tors. within twenty-eight days of the "no" votes, a vacancy in that Twentieth: that Section 3 is date the vacancy occllred. office shall occur; the Board of added to Article XII to read: Fifth: that Section 3 of Directors must then follow the Section 3. On the question of Article IX is repealed. procedure outlined in Section 7 whether or not the officer shall Sixth: that Section 4 of of Article VlJl be recalled, an affirmative vote Article IX is repealed. Eleventh: that Section 8 of from 60% of the voters shall Seventh: that Section 5 of Article IX is repealed. suffice to remove him from Article IX is repealed. Twelfth: that Section 9 of office; otherwise he shall con­ Eighth: that Section 6 of Article IX is renumbered to be tinue. Article IX is renumbered to be Section 6 and amended to read: Twenty-first: that Section 4 is Section 3 and amended to read: Section 6. The Elections Chair­ added to Article XII to read: Section 3. For the office of man must release the report of Section 4. Only if the officer is Director-at-I~arge, each voter may the election committee prior to recalled will a Sllccessor be cast two votes, not both for the midnight on the day of each chosen, in accordance with the same person. A voter may cast election. All protests must be provisions of Article IX. The only one "no" vote and, if so, given in writing either to the successor will take office im­ By K. Li may not also vote for a President, the Chairman of the mediately upon election. Friday, May 28, 1976 THE CALIFORNIA. TECH Page Eleven From the Greenhouse Intolelflnee Will Bble You to TefllS

Intolerance is an intolerably Bartholomew's Day Massacre, cliffhanger ending results in the tedious piece of pedagogery. One perpetrated by intolerantly Cath­ Boy's exoneration and the reu­ wonders why D.W. Griffith had olic Catherine de Medici. Fable nion of his family, and the entire to be such a narrow, stilted, IV. The boy (Robert Harron) film results in a scene of Growth and having been left an orphan by theatrical director at the same Apocalypse, wherein soldiers beat " time as being a pioneer of the intolerance of robber baron their swords into plowshares and cinematic technique and scope of industrialists, is implicated for sheep sleep with lions, and Jesus production. His sense of drama murder by cruel twists of fate, Christ (Howard Gage) shines Care of Frosh was utterly melo-, his sense of while his wife (Mae Marsh) is down from the clouds. Presuma­ comedy was hackneyed and labeled unfit by the local do-goo­ bly all the perpetrators of by Greenie it. Bring it to the attention of predictable, his sense of spectacle ders and his child is taken to a intolerance go to Hell. Tech Staff Writer someone in authority. Talk to was garish. Intolerance is a harsh orphanage. The Griffithian Lewis Hashimoto A frosh is a delicate blossom, Jim Mayer, or Ray Owen, or masterpiece, but a primitive and just budding from its ancestral your RA, or even your advisor rude one, as Chuck Berry's bed and spreading its petals to (some advisors are simply gems). "Maybelline" and Buddy Holly's Mathematics Awards the sun for the first time. Especially if you have a "Not Fade Away" are primitive Several Cal tech undergraduates spinning chain. Charles Imagine the sta te of the newly personal problem, Caltech can be masterpieces of rock music. were honored at a recent Mathe­ Schlil1dwein, a sophmore Mathe­ committed Cal tech frosh, having a lonely and frightening place. The film is a network of four matics Award Banquet. matics major, was given a Ward ripened through the cold winter The worst thing that you can do fables, retelling the evil outcome John Gustafson, Albert Wells, prize for his treatment of mornings and breathless summer in such circumstances is to stifle of human intolerance, of man's and William Hugh Woodin each K uratowski's theorem. David evenings, suddenly coming your feelings and refuse to let inability to accept the ways of received the E. T. Bell Under­ Zelinsky, another freshman, re­ athwart Caltech in the supreme people know. When I was a others. Fable I. In ancient graduate Mathematics Research ceived a prize for his calculation momen t of his existence. It is prefrosh, I recall being told Babylon, the Emperor Belshazzar Prize [or outstanding original of the minimum number of the blast that sears the delicate "Caltech takes care of its own". proclaims religious tolerance, ac­ research in Mathematics. triangles required to triangulate a young plant, withering him Since my arrival I have found cepting the Goddess of Love and Gustafson, a junior applied Math­ torus. before his time. that this is more wishful thinking thereby alienating the religion of ematics major, wrote a paper Each prize consists of a cash Each September, Caltech is an and good intentions than actual Bel. The High Priest of Bel entitled "A fast-convergence infi­ award and a certificate. The abattoir, wherein the tender fact. But this wi.Jl never change betrays Babylon to the cruel and ni te product for th e gamma prizes are financed by funds won young lambs are sacrificed. so long as the need for change uncultured Cyrus -- King of function," Wells, a junior Mathe­ by Caltech undergraduate, parti­ Around mid terms first term, it is remains unspoken. Persia, who takes the city despite matics major, submitted a paper cipating in the William Lowell the sad fate of the upperclassmen A brief consideration of the the efforts of the mountain girl in combinatorics entitled "On Putnam Competition, a national to view the bloody remains of facts of life at Cal tech will (Constance Talmage), a SOrt of the completion of partial latin mathematics contest. Professor those who succumb and face the indicate the need for change. But antediluvian Daisy Mae. Fable II. squares." The paper of Woodlin, Gary Lorden, the team's faculty mute reproach in their unseeing change without dialog will never Jesus of Nazareth is betrayed and a junior Mathematics major, was advisor, presen ted an a ward from eyes: "Why didn't you warn me take place. It is the responsibliity crucified th rough the efforts of entitled "Automatic continuity the William Lowell Putnam while there was stilI time?" With of the students to initiate that the obnoxious pharisees (inclu­ of homomorphisms and embed­ Foundation to team members the passing of each term, the change; all that is needed is the ding Erich von Stronheim). F~ble dings of partial orders." Chris Henley, James Shearer, and casualties swell in number al,d motive force. It is to be hoped III. The Protestant Huguenots of Three Morgan Ward prizes Franklin Liang for their outstan­ grow more gruesome to behold. that a lessening of inertia is in France, including Brown eyes were also awarded. David ding performance in the 1975 The statistics are scarcely the cards, but to find out, and her fiance Prosper are Feinstein, a freshman, received a competition. The Cal tech team encouraging. Nor are they limited someone will have to deal the executed en masse during the st. prize for his analysis of the took first place for the fourth to frosh-after all, we were all cards. stable shapes assumed by a time in five years. frosh once. Only 57% of the entering frosh class can expect to "I'm 11 ot." gram we bring you Samuel graduate from Caltech four years "Okay." Barber's 'Adagio for Strings,' later. The percentage will pro­ Sugar Web "Really, " played by the New York Philhar­ bably decrease in ensuing years "Okay." monic, and under the direction, as well. Continued from Page 12 sound of the push-mower outside He left and went through the as usual, of Leonard Bernstein." It is commonly remarked that "Do you want to look at his window His father was house to the backyard. His Peter wanted to stand by the the spirit seems to have gone ou t Dad's report before you go to pushing it, he knew. The blades parents were picking something living room window and listen. of student life at Caltech; much bed?" scraped rapidly under the win­ up with shovels. The music made him think of old of the verve and energy that "I'll look at it tomorrow." dow then slowed and softened. "C mon and give your mother ghosts who were weeping for the once characterized house "He doesn't want to look at Then they spurted again and and father a hand!" his father living; or of a single star. It was activities seems to have departed my report?" his father said. "I grew louder and slower as the said. his favorite piece of music. As he this vale. Originality and imagi­ am shocked and broken-hearted." mower returned. "He's your dog, too!" worked, he looked at his parents. nation have drifted away. It may "Sorry. " The mower stopped. "Where is he?" Do they listen to anything? he be that changing economic condi­ "Goodnigh t." "Why don't one of you go "In the house," his mother thought. Do they understand tions have provided the dust "Night-night," his father said. inside and see if Rotten Son's up said. "Did you see your father's anything? Are they even con­ storm that carried away the days "Say goodnight to Scrat." yet?" report yet?" scious? when men were men and gian ts "Where is he?" "Sal ..." "N ot yet." When the music was over he walked the earth; it may be that "Out back." "Okay. " Shovels were leaning 3gdlnst thOUgll t that his paren ts were declining applications have forced "Goodnight, Scrat!" Peter The screen door opened and the fence. Peter took one and animals. a change in the type of frosh called. He heard a yap. shut. The mower started again. began to search. "Why don't you go inside and accepted to Caltech. He went into his room and Sally knocked on his door. "Why are we all doing this?" look at Dad's report while we get. I am a hardened junior. I have closed the door. He turned on "Baby Brudder, are you up he asked. "Why doesn't just one everything put away," his mother seen quite a number of intelli­ the bed lamp. Then he un­ yet?" of us do it?" said. gent students escaping over the dressed, took a book from his "No." "It's a pic-nic," his father He leaned the shovel against wall, and while they felt like suitcase, and got into bed. "Thank you, Baby Brudder." said. the fence and wen t inside. traitors to the cause or fallen He was reading The Sound She went back outside. "Actually, Pete, this is so we The report was on the kitchen angels, in reality they were and the Fury. I t was the first "He's up." can get it done in time to all table. He opened it and thought, perceptive people who had reach­ book he had read in months that "Tell him to come out and watch It Happened One Night The blind lead the blind; the ed the limit of human endurance had seemed more real than real help Wonderful Father and Kind together when it comes on at dead praise the dead. and had the sense to get out life. It had been a part of his Mother with the yard." ten. " It was a good report. Peter before their dream turned on mental atmosphere for three "I heard!" Peter called. "I see." felt strangely proud, and tried to them and destroyed them. days: it was like a strong He listened to the mower "And it's a picnic," his father kill the feeling. Every check was Traditionally, activism has had beautiful odor that drowned all until it stopped. Then he dressed said. in "completely satisfactory" or little place in the Caltech uni­ others. and went outside. Sally called from the living "outstanding." He read the verse. Experience has shown that One sentence made him Sally was pruning the rose­ room. "Areas for Improvement." it is nearly a hopeless task to try shiver: bushes. "Do you want me to turn on "Paul sometimes likes to make to mobilize opinion on a topic "But he bellowed softly, "What do I do?" he asked. the TV to get it warmed up?" a joke," it read, "in a situation concerning social amenities or abjectly, without tears; the grave, "Go out back with Mom and "Yeah," said his father. "And, where others might feel that priorities. Recently, however, the hopeless sound of all voicless Dad." while you're at it, why don't you levity is inappropriate. Paul has alarming trends in the Caltech misery under the sun." "How do you like being turn on the radio so we can been talked to about the prob­ community and its structure have When he finished the house valedictorian ?" listen to it." lem, and seems to be on the way begun to move toward public was quiet. For a few minutes he "Like my brilliant brother?" "What station?" she asked. to a satisfactory solution." recognition. recalled scenes in the book. Then He smiled. "Yes." "KFAC alright with you, Peter shivered. The paper was I would like to point out that he let it dissolve like a web of Sally shrugged. Pete?" suddenly ugly. He put it down. change can be initiated by spun sugar in a mist. The room's "Eh." That was the classical music My God, he thought. His anger time-honored methods developed furniture was suddenly alien. "Where are you going?" station. made the house seem quiet. elsewhere. These can be summed He listened. He heard the "Probably a JC." "I guess so." He went into the living room up in a single sentence: let the whine of his blood in his head. "Hmm." "KFAC!" and sat in an overstuffed. people with power know what He turned off the light and went "Pete, I'm just not good The sound came up. The "Look! Brilliant Son has come you're thinking. If you have a to sleep. enough for a regular college yet." announcer said: to join us!" suggestion or a gripe, don't sit on Peter was wakened by the "HmITI." "Next on our morning pro- "Smile, Baby Brudder!" Volume LXXVII Number 30 Pasadena, California Friday, Page Twelve The Sugar Web The /i)llowillf{ IVas the 197(i Sally took them from her williler of the Mary I/. Farle mother. McKinney Prize ill Ellglish. Re­ "Here, Baby Brudder." printed here by permissioll of the He put his bag in, closed the author. trunk, and got into the hack by Michael Wilson seat. Peter took his suitcase out to "How did your finals go')" his the doml's porch and sat beside mother asked. it. It was after sundown, and the "Fine. I'll do alright." air smelled of exhaust. I twas "Arc you out-thinkin' 'em like dirty musk, fain t enough to here like you did back in suggest nausea without causing it. Krebsville"" He looked out. The dorm was "Of course he is, Dear at the top of a hill. Through the Mother," Sally said. "What else') ·junipers, he could sec the Univer­ Aren't you, Baby Brudder?" sity. A few lights were ()n. but "Not quite. Doing okay." most of the buildings just "You dOll't sound very talk­ reflected the gray ligh t. ative," his mother said. "Tired')" Peter was going hOllle. He did "A little." not like to go h()llle not for "Why don't you get some months-but he had to, because sleep on the way back, then?" his sister was graduating frolll "So you can be all rested up high school. for your Big Sister's graduation." Once seh 001 had been a res t "Thanks." from home, and hOllle had been Peter put his feet up on the a rest from school. Home had sea t and leaned against the door. rescued him from the activity The car's vibration made him and tension of school; and school sleepy. A passing car backfired The Rivet Are Coming had revived him after the stupid and made him jump; but he went dead existence of home that back to sleep. often seemed too el11pty to even He awoke in the desert. The His sister opened it and they His father came in. they would not get. be called stupid. car passed houses that seemed to went inside. "Brilliant Son!" he said, and In high school--and especially He had been secure, if not be no thing but Iigh ted porches. His fa ther was watching tele­ spread out his anns. when he was recognized as the happy, when he had kept his two The mountains were like black vision in the Jiving room. "Please. I'm eating." Smartest Kid in School-he felt lives separate ill his miJld. teeth bared at the sky; the "C'mon in and close the "Dost thou not want to say as if he could never tell anybody Bringing Jack home from school separa te stars made the sky seem door!" he said. "What're you hello to your Wonderful anything. Nohody understood: had hlended ihem: two sets of melancholy. doing? Bringing strangers into the Father?" "Isn't that neaP" "Huh?"; mannerisms, slang; his two sell~es Peter heard the wind hOLlse again?" "Hello, Wonderful Father." "Didn't you hear what he said? of humor. blowing-it always blew in the "Just this one we picked up Peter turned back to his ice 'Search your house from head to And now he had one life, desert. He shifted and sat up. on L1.e road," his mother said. cream, toe!'" "What's so funny about separated. The guys in the dorm Ahead, a dust cloucl crossed the "Hope he's better'n the one "See?" his mother said. "Isn't tha t?" seemed immature and narrow, freeway and was visible for a we kicked out las t time." it great to be back home?" He could talk with no one. He and home was the emptiness that second in the streetligh 1S. "Y ou mean the one we sent He nodded. had been like a fist squeezing dry filled all: it was television, They passed the Unnecessary down to LA," said his sister. His father went back to the cotton for water-it had felt like Mantovani, the Reader's Digest, Mountain (it blocked television "Ycall. Hope he's better than living room Then his mother got that in his gut. When he was and jokes. reception). A few miles further that one." a Seven-Up from the refrigerator afraid that Krebsville was Real­ His family always joked; or, it they were home. "Put your stuff in your and followed him. ity, he had squeezed harder. He was never serious. It was always Peter's mother parked in front room" his mother said, "al,d When he finished his ice bad squeezed until he could not s(?mewhere hetween laugh ter and of the house. come out and have some ice cream, he put his dish into the even cry; until the fist crushed sorrow and never touched either. "All out!" she said. "Sally, cream." sink and went to ·the living room. itself. To Peter, his family seemecl to help your brilliant brother." "Okay." ''I'm going to take a bath," he It's not their fault, he had be a fleet of shoddy sailboats "Wby me'?" He set his suitcase in his said. thought, but I hate every flicking that f10ated on a stagnant lake: "Never mind," Peter said. He bedroom and went out to the "Alright, honey," his mother tenth-witted one of them. they never sailed to the drain to took the keys and got his kitchen. said. "Just don'! stay in too When he had said how much escape, or to the Sllurce t() be sui tease. His mother sang, "Here he is! long. Your sister wan ts to take he hated the town, his sister had refreshed. "Pete, did [ tell you?" his Mister College Bov!" one, too." said, "If you can't say anything The Ford came up the mother said. "Your father just "Uh-huh." , He went to the bathroom and good ahou t something, then driveway from the thick darkness closed the door. As the tub don't say anything at all," and got evaluated, alld it's real "Wbat do you want') We've at the bottom of the hill. It good." filled, he thought: Do they know his mother had told him that got English toffee and vanilla." stopped in front of the dorm, "Really'!" , that I used to masturbate here? tald weekJy f'XCe-pt dpTlng e"\dmandtlon and vacation pt"rtods bv the tonigh t?" ASSOCIated Students of ['ll' Cdhto'nld Inst,[ut" of T"chnolo~y. Inc., ~r.gii[~q!!!:. "Probably not." Wmnett Center, Cdltech 105--51. P~",dpna, CA ~ll~5. ______. _____. ______._. _~ ______J \.. 9081 SANTA YONICA BLVD., L.A. 276·6168 ~ Continued on Page 11