(Efltmertmii iatlg (Eamjuts VOLLXVII NO 20 Serving Storrs Since 1896 Monday, Oct. 13.1969 Babbidge Returns ToFace Crisis UConn Trustees Convene On Racial Conflict No member of the University Convening at the request of to Insult* to expand the September orien- should any longer be allowed President Homer D. Babbidge, The quote was a reference to tation program that attempted to to claim ignorance or lack of who Interrupted his sabbatical insults directed at black students educate whites and blacks about understanding* in racial issues, leave because of racial outbursts here that resulted in damage to each other. declared UOonn's Board of Tru- here Thursday night, tee Board two men's dormitories late STORY ON PAGE 5 stees after a special executive emphasized that (racial) "In- Thursday night. session in Hartford yesterday. sult Is unacceptable and that vio- The Board exhorted the lence is an unacceptable response Division of Student Personal 'Conspirator', Panther Speak At Jorgenson Oct. 14 Rennle Davis, one of the 'Chicago Eight*, and Doug Maranda, captain of the New Haven Black Panthers, will both speak In Jor- gensen auditorium on the eve of the Oct. 15 moratorulm. Davis, currently on trial in Chicago for allegedly conspiring during the 1968 Democratic National Convention, will speak at 10 p.m. and Ma- randa will speak at 9. STORY ON PAGE 7 Dick Gregory Coming Slated For Mall, Oct.15 At Noon Dick Gregory, black rights activist and former presidential can- didate, will speak here Oct. 15 as part of the moratorulm to pro- test the Vietnam war. He is slated to speak from noon to 2:30 p.m. on the Student Union Mall. The symbols of the moratorium, black armbands and buttons, will be sold today in the Student Union lobby STORY ON PAGE 4 Killing Is Big Box Office Exhibit A: 'Bonnie And Clyde' The technique of violence in that "love it or loathe it" epic, ■Bonnie and Clyde", is examined by the Camp is Movie Reviewer. Raul Ponce De Leon finds the infamous Barrow gang "marked by a •simple.minded innocence", and calls the flick "an imaginative and vibrant work*. STORY ON PAGE 7 Some of as can still remember when it was necessary to have her wear a ponytail and carry a bag of clothes so that you could soy "She's my sister." Or maybe you got her a broom New Rules: and dustpan and she would sweep the stairs up to your room. Not anymore. As this couple demonstrates, we con now act no- No Rules. tural in broad daylight. ^^^^*^/ • t > ' • ■ i ' r T t t r } LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (ttmtttfrtirut latlg <&ampua A Question Of Priorities Serving Storrs Since 1896 To the editor: trophe, has been neither recognised nor appre- ciated. It la disappointing, at the least, to see the at- Token offerings of an Afro-American Cultural tention and energies of the University of Connec- Center, with no budget, a sometimes required text Monday, Oct. 13, 1969 ticut being dissipated in the October 15th Strike offering, are both Insulting and sources of provo- Movement. cation, rather than salves for wounds. It is disturbing in that there Is afar more urgent The University of Connecticut can best serve and Important crisis confronting us which demands society and itself by IMMEDIATELY convening a an Immediate and deliberate address. That is the Joint session of the four deliberative bodies of the painful state of Black-White relations. University for the defined purpose of seriously de- American society and our University commun- vising a multiple creative and effective program of ity are NOT critically considering the alarming an- arousing awareness In the white community of the Both Sides Now xiety besieging our Black brothers. The continuous crisis in Black-White relations. frustration experienced by the black person, who Sincerely yours, has generously extended himself to the white com- Paul JankiewicE munity by unllaterly. for the most part, trying to In- Past President form the white community of the impending catas- Last Friday's Issue of The Campus was printed in the early morning Graduate Student Council so we could have as complete coverage of Thursday night's events as Student Power possible. To the editor: gested that everyone send letters to President Nixon The editorial and news stories were written at a blurry-eyed 5 a.m. and to their Congressman. If everyone who was I am very encouraged at the prospect of the against the war sent a personal letter to the Pres- Now, with a weekend's time to clear our heads, we (eel one point must Oct. 15th movement, however, various Indications ident, then he would have to consider his military around campus seem to point to very disheartening movos in a much different light. Another suggestion be made to the Storrs' community. possibilities. Is that we have demonstrations on Nov. 15th and 16th, Protests against the war are always good, but and again on Dec 15th, 16th, and 17th,. and so on. To persons of both races who are concerned about racism on cam- unless some deflnato student action Is Initiated by Plus there are countless other activities that students this movement, then there seems to be little gained can participate in, all the student has to do is to de- us: we ask that residents of fraternity housing who have already felt In such activity. cide that he will do something. The great danger of Oct. 15th Is that the students The main thing is to let people know that we the edge of tension between blacks and whites here, should not become will end their protestations on the 16th. students will stand behind what we say. The only way Right now, every Wednesday out in front of the we can get power is by taking It. scapegoats of white guilt and anger. library, there is a peace vigil. As of today, the President Nixon must be made aware that stu- best turn out so far has been thirty five people, dents will stand behind their protests. If and when In other words, Thursday night was the result of nearly 300 years who stood there and watched hundreds of anti-war we do this President Nixon will no longer be able people walk by. This Is indicative of what may hap- to say that he will not let an Oct. 15th bother him. of racial tension; It was the result of slurs and Insults against black pen on Oct. 15th. There are many ways students can carry on the Peace men that were made long before the members of Delta Chi were born. theme of Oct. 15th. Student Senator Alan Lee sug- John Neugent For black men, who have felt their backs pushed against the wall and Look Before You Leap who have no further to retreat, the Incident with Delta Chi was a focal To the editor: college campuses across the country. Sure, you can On October 15th there will be an event, a strike, read all about these people In the Campus... and if point of their determination not to be shoved through the wall without on the UConn campus. The Idea of the strike is it wasn't the first-hand truth they wouldn't print to not attend classes for one day and devote that day it, would they? After all-who cares whose idea making themselves seen. toward achieving peace In the world...right? Be- it was to cancel classes in 500 colleges across cause you're a University student and concerned the country for one day In October and two days As Provost Gant said early Thursday, "Let no one plead Ignorance." about manklng you'll go along with the strike, or in November and three in December...it's for peace... maybe you'll go along Just because It seems to be right? Similarly, let no white member of this community who sympathizes the thing to do, or maybe you'll hist do It for the bell of It 3) What are the objectives of the strike? Peace with the blacks, feel that he Is absolved of responsibility because the Don't Just be a sheep, damn It...THINK!!? ...right? Flowers and love and all that...peace. The 1) Would you be willing to miss a week of objective is unconditional total withdrawal of all Uni- blacks attacked a fraternity. classes? As the strike is set up now an escala- ted States Forces from Vietnam. Is that peace? tion of one day of strike each month is called for. What happens to South Vietnam after the UJS. leaves? For white citizens here, it is time to help the members of Delta Thus, in November the strike would last two days, Parts Peace Talks? Thailand? Korea? Or is an in December three days, etc. Bv February you would immediate unconditional withdrawal Just another Chi get back on their feet, and to let them know they have not been be missing one week of-classes i. Don't say It can't term for surrender? happen - If enough people like you support the strike The war may be wrong - but is this the way labelled for the actions of an entire community. and give It momentum - it can happen. So, in Just out? Will this strike accomplish anything posi- five months the persons running this thing have you tive? Damn it, THINK! And if you decide to support The UConn administration and Board of Trustees will take their missing an entire week of classes... for peace in the strike... make sure you know...and make sure the world ...right? It is your decision.