Mounties Apprehend Two Girls Confirmed by Co-Eds, Denied by RCMP

Mounties Apprehend Two Girls Confirmed by Co-Eds, Denied by RCMP

Smoking Ulh@ g)<e@ f ginaum cau ses... SIR GEORGE WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY VOL. XXX TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1967 No. 28 SGWU marijuana users busted Mounties apprehend two girls Confirmed by co-eds, denied by RCMP by Tim Ross Two registered Sir George Williams students were apprehended last month illlllJJilA?, " for possession of marijuana. \ The students, both girls, were let off by the police, partly because they were juveniles and partly because they had very little marijuana in their possession. The penalty for possession of marijuana is a maximum of 14 years in prison l i n f f i i l l according to the Narcotics Department of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The ilU H Iifl average sentence, however, is far shorter than the maximum. Marijuana users believe that nections with the underworld or suits, and usually French speak­ i i V f l H B i l . RCMP agents are watching organized crime” , he said. ing.” The users know several non-students in the Hall Building RCMP Says No agents by sight. mi I! !l IN! n il I I I I Cafeteria. The Narcotics Depart­ An attempt to corroborate Most marijuana comes to Mont­ ment is located on the ninth and these facts with the RCMP was real from New York. It is usual­ tenth floors of the newly cons­ met with a stiff denial from the ' I f . sII t r r r r r r ly Mexican in origin although tructed building at the corner of staff sergeant who was contacted. occasionally some black African 1!M j 11! H I ] Guy and Burnside. This building “We haven’t arrested any stu­ ‘gungeon’, the highest grade of commands an excellent view of dents from Sir George Williams marijuana, finds its way here. the main exit of the Hall Building University for possession of ma­ 11 " m u m , . and of the cafeteria. rijuana.” The RCMP denies that the He was unable, however, to building is being used for obser­ say whether they had been ap­ vation purposes. They claim that prehended. He further stated that Pearson the purpose behind the move to a good deal of marijuana has been that particular location is purely passed around this part of Mont­ one o f a need for enlarged space. real. Informed sources tend to dis­ One of the girls who was ap­ Backs CYC count the rumor that there are a prehended says that the RCMP OTTAWA (CUP) — Prime large number of marijuana users are more interested in finding the Minister Pearson Monday (Jan. on campus. Best estimates are sources of supply rather than 9) told the House of Commons from 20 to 200 students. holding people possessing small he was in no position to com­ A source interviewed by the amounts. ment on a Company of Young The view from the top • This picture, taken from the georgian said that everyone in­ RCMP agents spotted by ‘pot- Canadians newsletter which con­ eighth floor of the building in which the Narcotics Division of the volved locally in marijuana is heads’ (marijuana users) in the tained obscene language. RCM P is housed, illustrates the excellent view of the Hall Building under twenty five years of age. cafeteria are, according to the The newsletter, distributed to which the location affords. “There are absolutely no con­ users, “well groomed, dressed in all CYC members, reprinted a letter from a volunteer in Inu- vik. The volunteer’s letter con­ Foul and abusive language tained one four-letter word-used twice — and one seven-letter word gerierally considered ob­ scene. Terry Nugent, Conservative MP for Edmonton-Strathcona, Fines may fate Radio Club who raised the issue in the Commons, contended public funds should not be used to By Brock Weir It was learned that the operating con­ is just that, friendly advice to the Club in ditions were equally as bad as those cases order to keep them out of trouble in the disseminate literature containing If improper station procedure, foul and of improper citizens Band operation now future. foul language. abusive language, as well as members oper­ being investigated. It was also found that foul and abusive “ The Prime Minister said ating without licenses continues, the Ama­ In preparing this report on the Amateur language was being used and that some these people were independent,” teur Radio Club or its members could face Radio Club of Sir George, the georgian con­ members operated equipment without a li­ Mr. Nugent said. “ And are there severe fines, confiscation of equipment and sulted both Andy Young, president of the censed person present. no guidelines at all, even with possible loss of licenses. Science Students Association and Barry Someone quoted only as “ Dick so and regard to good taste Or decency The Department of Transport, which mo­ Scharf of the Amateur Radio Club. Mr. so” has gone as far as operating without a of language ?” nitors Amateur frequencies, has recently Scharf’s reply is printed below. license outside of the station ; but he isn’t “Yes, there are guidelines,” received complaints regarding improper “ It’s a pirate. I can go on the air and the only guilty party. Mr. Pearson said. “ The company station procedure by certain members of use the call numbers of any station I want NAMES OF GUILTY KNOWN was set up under an act of this the club. to, just as any HAM can. If the D.O.T. re­ It has been learned that a few unlicensed parliament and is governed by The complaints were forwarded to the ceived a complaint they would have imme­ members of the club have used the club regulations laid down under that American Radio Relay League, and they in diately notified the offending party.” station as well as its call, VE2BAW, for legislatlbrT.” turn informed Mr. R. E. Petley, official ob­ The offending calls were made quite re­ transmitting. Mr. Pearson also defended the server for the Quebec Region. cently while the Club itself has only oper­ One of these members is on the executive actions of two CYC volunteers Mr. Petley immediately modified a re­ ated for five days since last May, October of the club. who early last week led an anti- ceiver and set up tape recorders on fre­ 15th, November 3rd., 4th., 5th., and 7th. Students without licenses have been au­ Vietnam was demonstration in quency 146-640 in order to gather the re­ In rechecking with the American Radio thorized by certain Sir George ‘HAMS’ on front of the United SSates Con­ quired evidence. Relay League we found out that the warning 20 meters to use their calls on 2 meters, sulate-General in Toronto. 2/th* georgian^ January 17, 1967 West "P ill" Parley at SCM Soc. Prof. pops off Dr. Smola Appointed | Moores Moves The recent controversies sur­ The georgian learned late last rounding the uses of the Pill as On Friday, January 20, Profes­ New Vice-Principal Department of a means of contraception has night that Ron Moores, imme­ sor Talcott Parsons will address Principal Robert C. Rae an­ diate past president of the Stu­ motivated the Student Christian Fine Arts Movement to organize a seminar the Sociology and Anthropology nounced the appointment of Dr. dent’s Association, has been John Smola as Vice Principal to discuss this modern day social Society in room 435 at 8 p.m. invites you to attend transfered to Winnipeg by his (Finance & Administration) ef­ employer, Air Canada. issue. AN EXHIBITION OF A panel including Dr. Stepha­ Dr. Parsons, who received his fective February 1967. It is ex­ pected that this appointment PAINTINGS Mr. Moores began with the nie Dudek, a psychologist, Reve­ education at Amhert College, the company in June of last year, rend Roger Balk, a clergyman, will greatly strengthen the ad­ by London School of Economics and ministration and financial oper­ and was responsable through the and Dr. J. Mulcair, a gynaecol­ DOREEN SZILASI and ation of this University. year with conducting the man­ ogist will discuss all aspects of the University of Heidelberg, is FRANK BARRY, agement Grid, a training project the subject. professor of sociology in the de­ Dr. Smola brings to Sir Geor­ Graduate Students in Art of the Industrial Relations De­ The seminar is open to the ge a rich and varied business partment. public and will take place in partment of Social Relations at Education. experience, a good knowledge Room H-435;at 8:30 PM on Wed­ His duties in Winnipeg will Harvard University. and understanding of the acade­ January! 18 - February 2, 1967 nesday, January 18. include recruitment Personel. The topic for the lecture will mic community, as well as ex­ Henry F. Hall Building cellent academic qualifications. Main Gallery Mr. Moores expressed great be announced shortly. satisfaction with the move, and Dr. Smola, B. Com., B.A., Sir Notes Students are reminded that all told the georgian he was “ look­ George, M.A., Ph.D., University The Humanist Fellowship of ing forward to living in Winni­ Sociology Club notices are posted de Montreal is a native of Montreal presents M. Jean peg, a warm, friendly city.” Czechoslovakia who imigrated to Pellerin, well-known writer, on the 9th floor. Canada in 1949. He has been e o 111 p u d a t e Born an American but educat­ journalist and editor of a member of our part time teach­ ed in Canada, Mr. Moores last “ Cite Libre” speaking on the The following well-known so­ ing staff since 1954. COMPUTER DATING summer became a Canadian citi­ “French Canadian Myth”.

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