1979-11-15 The Auburn Plainsman

              THE AUBURN
PLAINSMAN Volume 86 Number 7 Thursday, November 15, 1979 Auburn, Ala. 36830 2X pages
Students give go-ahead
for activities building
All smiles m w p ^ y . mn Mraono
Gov. Fob James, right, was one of 59,000 on hand to
view Auburn's Homecoming win last Saturday. James
got a better view of the halftime festivities man most,
however, presenting a silver bowl and a dozen roses to
this year's Queen, Sallie Jacob, 4VAT of Palm Beach
Gardens, Fla, Also in their Sunday best were Aubie
the Tiger, who obviously has an eye for beauty, and
"Aubie Jr.," 7-year-old Trey Parker. Trey is the son of
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Parker of Auburn.
Trustees hear engineering plan
By Lonnie Adamson
Assistant News Editor
Auburn's Board of Trustees
heard a presentation of the pro­posal
for new engineering facilities
made by Dober and Associates, a
consulting firm from Belmont,
Mass., at its Friday Meeting.
The proposal which Dober and
Associates presented to the board
includes three new buildings for
the engineering core ' area of
campus and approximately 40,000
square feet of space off-campus.
Total net new space that the
proposal would provide would
amount to 254,013 square feet.
The total estimated cost of the
project is $38,478,000 in fall 1979
dollars.
Construction and renovations are
supposed to be done in sequence so
that no part of the engineering
school has to shut down for the
construction, according to Richard
Dober of Dober and Associates.
Dober's proposal for time of com­pletion
of the project is 1985.
Sen. Robert H. Harris, a trustee
from Decatur, asked about the
possibility of using only part of the
proposal. Of all the options, the one
that would be the fastest and use
most of the plan would be the best,
said Dober.
Dober presented the board with a
detailed outline of the proposal for
study.
Directly after the meeting with
the trustees, Dober met with the
Auburn Alumni Engineering Coun­cil,
giving them a similar presenta­tion.
Dr. Grady Cox, dean of the
engineering school said, "T(be
council supported it. I think thfitL?.
fair to say." ' ' I
The board also approved the use
of $460,000 from a special trust fund
for use in the expansion of the
See TRUSTEES page A-8
By Steve Farisb
Plainsman Staffwriter
The University Board of
Trustees has agreed "in principle"
to proceed with the planning for a
new student activities building.
The students voted Thursday to
raise their student activities fees
not more than $8.50 to fund con­struction
of the building.
The student vote on the hike was
78.8 percent, or 4,030 in favor, and
21.2 percent, or 1,083 against.
According to SGA President Ron
Taylor, student turnout of 28 per­cent
was the highest for a fall
election in three years.
Board members, meeting Friday
for their annual homecoming con­ference,
voted unanimously to
approve the suggestion of member
Henry B. Steagall, who urged that
the planning for the building con­tinue
"as rapidly as circumstances
and events will permit."
The move by the Board, how­ever,
was not an actual approval to
begin construction on the building.
It was previously thought that if
the students would approve the
hiking of their student activities'
fees to build the building, in their
referendum, the Board would
approve the construction on
Friday.
Taylor added that he had had to
revise his prediction that the Board
would approve construction Friday
only on the date of the meeting.
"There's really nothing they
could do last Friday they could not
do Dec. 10" the date of the next
fc*jrd meeting, Taylor said.
'The probability is that the
increase (in student activity fees )
will not start until spring," Taylor
explained, and that the trustees
could therefore wait until more
information was in before making
a decision on construction.
Although Gov. Fob James told
Taylor two weeks ago that approv­al
by the Board would come easily,
Taylor said that there is a possibili­ty
it might not.
See related story, page A-3
The money would have to come
from a bond issue, and "due to high
interest rates that would have to be
paid, the trustees might think it is a
terrible time to begin construc­tion,"
Taylor said.
Taylor said that if Board ap­proval
comes at the Dec. 10 meet­ing,
"the Board would first hire an
architect" to draw up actual con­struction
plans, and then "take out
the bond issue to pay everything
off."
Asked whether the delay may
cause re-adjustment of the pro­jected
two-year completion date,
Taylor said, "I don't know.
"It will take six to nine months to
draw up the plans," Taylor said,
"I'm sure we're talking another
year before the thing can ever get
started."
If the costs of the building
become higher than anticipated
due to the extra wait, Taylor said
the issue may have to "go back for
another vote," or something may
be cut out of the building.
Taylor said that another hike in
activities fees could be made to
cover the rising costs. "I couldn't
say to the Board, 'Let's go from
$8.50 to $10,' " Taylor said.
Taylor said the estimated $6.2
million price of the building was
projected by a Board committee
chaired by University Treasurer
Rhett Riley. "That price was based
on 60,000 student s' activities fees
per year," Taylor said. He added
that declining enrollment could
cause full funding for the building
to be in jeopardy.
Council to consider
banning roadblocks
By Jerry Marino
Plainsman Staffwriter
The Auburn City Council is con­sidering
a resolution recommend­ing
that the city no longer allow
organizations to sponsor road­blocks.
Many fraternities, sororities and
other organizations affiliated with
Auburn University have used road­blocks
in the past in order to raise
funds for charity. The vote to end
the fundraisers was seven to one.
Vice-President Lanham
announces retirement
Inside
B.n T. Lanham Jr., vice presi­dent
for administration at Auburn
University, will retire Dec. 31,
ending more than 40 years of
service as a teacher and admini­strator.
He cited health and health-related
problems as his primary
reason for retirement.
The announcement of Lanham's
plans to retire was made by
President Harry M. Philpott at the
regular meeting of the Board of
Trustees Friday.
"Ben Lanham has served most
ably in an administrative capacity
throughout this administration, in
both the day-to-day operations and
as acting president when it was
necessary for me to be away from
the office,'' Philpott said.
"His service to this institution,
which has ranged from the class­room
to executive administrative
level, represents the longest con­tinuing
full-time academic service
of anyone on the University's pre­sent
faculty and staff."
Lanham, a native of South Caro­lina,
holds a bachelor's degree
See LANHAM page A l l
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plan to cooperate.
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Mary Brooks.chairwoman of the
Public Safety Committee, the
group which sponsored the resolu­tion,
said that the roadblocks were
potentially dangerous.
She said she has received com­plaints
that students working the
roadblocks had been "hanging on
to car doors, and putting their
heads into car windows."
The final say on the issuance of
roadblock permits still lies in the
hands of Chief of Police Barney
Harding, said Brooks. She added
that Harding is the one who will
"catch the flack if someone is
killed."
Harding said he has decided that
"there won't be any more road­blocks
until the council decides the
issue once and for all."
The SGA liaison to the City
Council, David Armbruster, was at
the council meeting. "I don't
believe that the council realizes
how much the city benefits from
the roadblocks." he said.
Armbruster pointed out the
amount of money that had been
raised for some of the local chari­ties,
and that roadblocks wjre
responsible for a great deal of the
income.
Several recent examples are the
Richard Hagerty Fund, in which
See ROADBLOCK page A-3
Crisis in Iran
Auburn students feel the tension...
By Jerry Marino
Plainsman Staffwriter
The tension being felt all over America
concerning American hostages in Iran hit
Auburn last week as banners and car
windows displaying anti-Iranian senti­ments
were seen all over town.
Rick Burton, 2AR, and Pat Gallagher,
2AR, were two students who attempted to
voice their opinions through a 20 by 50 foot
paper banner which was placed on Dudley
Hall early Friday morning.
"We decided to put up this banner to
protest against the people's (Americans')
lack of initiative and student apathy,"
Burton said. The banner contained a
paragraph summarizing the situation in
Iran.
Burton said he feels the U.S. is being
used as a "doormat" and that he finds the
captivity of the American citizens "very
upsetting.
"A lot can be done short of war," said
Gallagher referring to economic boycott
and the possibility of deporting Iranians
in America.' 'We don't have to waste other
lives.
The banner, like many others on
campus, was taken down immediately by
Campus Police who were enforcing the
campus advertising law, written by the
Student Government Association.
The law prohibits posters, signs or
notices from being placed on trees, light
poles or buildings without consent of the
Student Senate.
When asked by "The Plainsman" for a
list of foreign students Evelyn Jordan,
foreign student adviser 'refused, saying
she "would feel uneasy" about releasing
the names at this time.
The list, compiled yearly is published
by the University and is available "to
churches, the Rotary Club and people in
the community who would like to invite
foreign students into their homes," she
said.
Jordan said she had been requested by
several students not to release personal
information.
Harold Grant, special assistant to the
president, said he sympathized with
Jordan's situation but "if I had it (the list)
I would hand it to you.
"I realize she's being tugged from both
sides," he added.
Three Iranian students were contacted
through a source in the engineering
school. All three wished to comment on
the topic, provided they were given
anonymity.
The one female student contacted said
that although holding the Americans as
hostages is "against my religion" she did
not see the Iranian captors as "breaking
God's law" because she feels the Ameri­cans
there "are not only diplomats but
spies.
"Life under the Shah was awful," the
coed said, "You had no freedom to talk,
to write. You couldn't say if you were for
See IRAN page A-3
NUKE 'EM TILL THEY GLOW?
...Physical Plant workers remove banners reflecting opinion of some students
...Local Israeli mistaken for Iranian, beaten at game
By Vickey Williams
News Editor
Saturday an Opelika couple was given
a pair of tickets to Auburn's homecom­ing
game, and like thousands of others
looked forward to an exciting afternoon
of football.
But while the part-time evangelist was
getting his wife a soft drink at half time,
he was mistaken for an Iranian, and
beaten by several drunken males, "who
looked like they were students."
"I am an Israeli, an American citizen
and a Christian. I had even forgotten
about the Iranian situation until I saw
them pointing at me and saying 'go back
to the Ayatollah,' "the man said. He did
not wish for his name to revealed, "I'm
not trying to make any big deal."
The assault occurred at the concession
windows below the couple's seats which
were in Section 15, the south end zone
public sale seats. The men could have
been Auburn students, Mississippi State
students or visitors.
"They hit me three or four times and
then an elderly man took me from them
and they left. I don't think they meant to
beat me up too bad, I understand their
anger. We are praying for the safety of
the American hostages."
Most of the blows were to his midsec­tion
so he did not seek medical attention,
"I just went back and enjoyed the other
half of the game."
The man, who is married to an
American, did not go to school at Auburn
but has lived in this area for three years.
"I was embarrassed and I know the
people who saw it were too. It was a
mistake, it could have happened to
anybody. I still love American and its
people," he said.
IheAubum Plainsman Thursday, November IS, 1979 A.2
Faculty senate resolution may hurt AU hiring
By John Mangels
Plainsman Staff writer
A resolution passed on October's
Faculty Senate meeting informing
the people of Alabama "if current
conditions continue, they should
expect that their children may get
a better university education out­side
of Alabama," could possibly
drive some prospective employees
away, said Senate President
Cooper King. "But the resolution is
a responsible one," he added.
Tuition raises differ,
new lab fees charged
By Matt Lamere
Plainsman Staffwriter
It's going to be more expensive to
attend Auburn next quarter. The
winter quarter fee payment period
is coming up Dec. 3-7, and students
need to be prepared to pay the
extra cost.
According to Ernest A. Phillips,
Auburn's bursar, residents of Ala­bama
should expect to pay $220
unless they are in the School of
Veterinary Medicine. These stu­dents
will have to pay a fee of $320
for the quarter.
Phillips said that non-residents
will pay double the $20 increase,
making the total out-of-state fee
$440.
"Part-time students will have to
pay a $40 registration fee as well as
an extra $18 per credit hour," said
Phillips.
Also, Phillips said "There will be
a new fee instituted next quarter.
Effective winter quarter there
will be a chemistry lab fee of $20
for each of the following: CH-103,
CH-104, CH-106, CH-111, CH-112,
CH-113, CH-207 and CH-208, he
said.
"The truth never hurts anyone,"
King said. "It's better that a
prospective faculty member be
aware of our situation before he or
she is hired. If the resolution gets
the attention of those people in a
position to do something about it,
and I think it will, then we'll be on
our way to solving some of our
problems."
The financial situation for
Auburn faculty members is
apparently improving. Both King
and Taylor Littleton, vice presi­dent
for academic affairs, said
"chances are good" that the
Auburn Board of Trustees will
announce, at its next meeting Dec.
10, a salary adjustment for faculty
members.
"The expected adjustment is to
be in the form of a cost of living
increase and will hopefully go into
effect in January," King said.
He said he did not know the
amount of the increase, but "the
source of some of the revenues for
the increase could come from the
tuition increase which goes into
effect winter quarter."
King said some concern was
expressed at the Senate's meeting,
Tuesday, that the Unviersity of
Alabama faculty had received two
pay bonuses in the past two months
through year-end fund allocations,
while Auburn had no such funds
available.
"They are in somewhat of a
different situation over there," he
said. "We're in the process of
choosing a new university presi­dent,
and if our faculty was in a
turmoil over the financial situa­tion,
which they are not, then it
would affect
selected."
the type of person
King said the current lack of
funding at Auburn had not affected
the faculty advisory committee's
input into the selection process. "I
wouldn't say we are leaning toward
a business-oriented person who
might have more experience in
obtaining increased funding," he
said.
"We want a combination of both
business and academic orienta­tions.
We want someone who can do
it all," he added.
King said further input in future
legislative decisions could possibly
be gained through a newly formed
organizaiton of statewide faculty
presidents.
' 'The Alabama Council of College
and University Faculty Presidents
was organized last spring out of
a need for greater communica­tion,"
he said.
"Right now it is so new that
everything is just getting started,
but I think that it will be effective.
We have more input as a combined
group than single universities." ,
Committee studies resumes,
faculty, alumni vie for presidency
By Steve Farish
Plainsman Staffwriter
The search committee for a new
Auburn president has thus far
received 155 applications or
World This Week
International
loosening of previously tight political controls over the country. The
National Union for Democracy and Democratic Unification has
demanded a direct election by the people for the next president.
GAS CAUSES EVACUATION IN CANADA-Tanker cars from a derailed
train in an area west of Ontario, Canada, burned out of control Sunday,
spreading sickening fumes at least six miles around and forcing officials
to evacuate some 250,000 residents. One of the cars was leaking deadly
chlorine gas, but no serious injuries were reported. The train derailed
just before midnight Saturday at a level crossing in an industrial area.
The incident forced the largest peace-time evacuation ever on this
continent.
National
recommendations, said committee
chairman Sen. Robert Harris late
Tuesday.
Harris said that of those 155,
committee members have already
weeded out about 30 applications.
These 30 came from three cate­gories*,
persons who were recom­mended
but do not wish to be
considered, persons "whose
resumes were such that we could
discard them," and persons who
"have reached an age where it's
unlikely they would be selected,"
Harris said.
Harris said the" resumes have
come in from all over the country.
"There's not very much in the way
of geographic restriction," he
added.
Harris singled out two groups
who have responded to the search
committee's request for recom­mendations.
"The faculty has been
quite responsive," he said, and "a
number of Auburn graduates on
the faculties or connected with
other universities" have also ap­plied.
There will be a meeting of the
search committee before the next
Trustee's meeting Dec. 10, Harris
added. He said, however, that he
didn't expect any major outcome to
be announced.
Harris did not have a definite
date for when the committee would
finally come up with a candidate.
"We never set a deadline, and we
don't have one now,'' Harris added.
GREENSBORO EMERGENCY OVER-A state of emergency was lifted
from the city of Greensboro, N.C. Monday, the day after some 350
communists and sympathizers staged a funeral march to honor five
comrades killed in the Nov. 3 shootout with the Ku Klux Klan and the
American Nazis. Some 34 persons were arrested Sunday mostly on
misdemeanor charges of firearm possession outside the funeral home. It
was reported that 29 of those people had been held on $500 bond each but
were released.
State
CARTER PUTS STOP TO IRANIAN OIL BUYING-President Carter
has ordered all buying of Iranian oil to be stopped. This decision came
over negotiations in Tehran for the release of the 98 hostages still being
held by students in the U.S. Embassy. Because of the cease in purchasing
of the oil the U.S. will have to depend more heavily upon the production by
Saudi Arabia and gasoline prices are expected to increase to $1.17 per
gallon by the end of the year.
TWO LEFTISTS EXECUTED IN TOKYO-Two leftists received the
death penalty Monday in Tokyo. The two were convicted of planting a
bomb that killed eight persons and injured 143 others in 1974. A Tokyo
judge ordered Masashi Daidoji and Toshiaki Kataoka, both 31, to be
hanged.
ELECTION TO BE HELD SOON FOR NEW SOUTH KOREAN
PRESIDENT-The proposal to elect a new president by means of the
constitution met unanimous refusal Monday. Under their present
constitution, the South Korean president is not elected by a popular vote
but by the 2,562 pro-governmental members of an electoral college called
the National Conference for Unification. Through a program presented
by acting President Choi Kyu-hah, Korea will hold an election sometime
in January to choose a successor for the assassinated President Park
Chung-nee. The deliberate reform steps are expected to bring about a
WOMAN CHARGED WITH ARSENIC POISONING FREE ON BOND-*
Marie Hilley, 46, of Anniston is free on $14,000 bond and was released
from Calhoun County Jail where she has been since her arrest last month.
Hilley supposedly gave arsenic to her daughter, Carol, 19, who was
treated in a Birmingham hospital for poisoning. Police are also
investigating the possibility of poison being the cause of death for both
Hilley's mother and husband. Hilley faces trial in December for arsenic
charges.
HEAVY SECURITY PLANNED^B INAUGURATION - Security was
heavy for the inauguration cer«mOn-f for Birmingham's Mayor-elect
Richard Arrington Jr. Tuesday, although police officials said nothing of
their precautions. Arrington said he expected police to be on hand to
discourage any disturbances. Police were aware of one threat to ruin the
morning inaugural ceremony. Police security was also heavy Tuesday
night at Birmingham's Boutwell Auditorium as dignitaries, headed by
Alabama's two U.S. senators and a representative from the White House
were planning to attend.
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VOTING REFERENDUM
...students vote with "Vote yes" ad in background
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Iran
From page A-1
or against anything if the govern­ment
didn't want you to say it."
In reference to Pope John Paul II
sending an entourage to attempt to
convince the Ayatollah Khomeini
to free the hostages; she asked,
"Why didn't the Pope send a
messenger to the Shah to ask him to
stop killing innocent people during
his 37 year reign?"
The two male students agreed
with the girl that the Americans
being held are spies, calling them
"high class CIA agents."
' It wasn't safe enough to talk to
your own brother in your own
home," one student said. "I know
friends of mine who got a three
year jail sentence for reading
books."
They called deposed Shah Reza
Pahlavi a "cold blooded murderer.
Some of the best people in Iran
were being tortured.
"During his reign, the govern­ment
had no support from the
masses. Rule was by machine
guns. Today the government has
the support of the people."
In regard to recent American
sentiment supporting deportation
of Iranians, one student said, "I
don't blame them, because if I
heard the same news, I would feel
the same way."
Pictures of the American flag
being burned have made many
newscasts this week, but the
students said they feel Americans
are taking this action in the wrong
context. "The flag that is being
burned is not the same flag that
Americans died for 200 years ago.
It is the flag which supports
dictators like the Shah, Samosa
and Marcos. Iranians respect the
true flag of the American people."
When asked why the Iranians are
working so hard to retrieve the
cancer stricken Shah for trial, one
Iranian student said, "Just
imagine somebody murdering your
child, and he just goes away. Your
neighbor says,'He is gone, why
don't you let him be.' Would you
accept it that he just goes away or
would you want him to face
justice?"
Mock election
set by GOP
The Auburn Chapter of the
College Republicans will be hold­ing
a mock presidential election
Tuesday, Nov. 27.
Voting will take place between 10
a.m. and 3 p.m. and booths will be
set up on the Haley Center con­course,
in Ramsey Hall and in
Parker Hall.
All registered voters, whether
Democrat or Republican, are
invited to take part in the election.
A similar mock election held
recently at the University of
Alabama produced a large victory
for Ronald Reagan. Over 2,000
people turned out to "vote" there.
Students concerned
over campaign tactics
By Vickey Williams
News Editor
Several Auburn students have
challenged the legality of last
week's referendum concerning the-possibility
of a new student funded
activity building because of sup­posed
voting illegalities at the poll.
Some students have criticized
the placing of small posters on the
voting tables which advised the
students to vote favorably on in­creasing
their activities fees to
fund the new complex. Others
objected to active campaigning by
poll-workers in favor of the refe­rendum.
SGA President Ron Taylor said
he has conferred with Clay Howell,
treasurer, and that no student
funds were spent to pay for the
posters.
"The problem came in with them
being placed on the tables. I saw
them when I voted at noon and it
was my oversight that nothing was
done about having them removed,''
he said.
Taylor said that although he
agreed that it was ethically wrong
for the posters to be on the tables,
"there was nothing technically
illegal aboulit.
"This is something new. We have
rules against candidates having
campaign materials at the polls,
but this was a referendum. As of
now the Election Board has nothing
to say on these.Maybe sometypeof
actions will be discussed now to
cover these in the future," Taylor
said.
The posters were paid for by
Student Services, a non-profit
student organization completely
separate from the SGA. I "resident
of the organization Dave Harris
said he authorized the "50 odd
dollars" to be spend on the approxi­mately
100 posters to encourage
students to vote.
Harris said he had the posters
sent to the SGA office to hand out
on campus.
Concerning the accusations of
campaigning at the polls by the poll
workers Taylor said that he knew
of no SGA member encouraging
them to do so, and that he,
personally, did not hear of any
instances of the campaigning. "But
if they did it was wrong and I take
responsibility."
Election laws, as set down in the
Tiger Cub Student Handbook say
the two polling officials shall be
"equally bi-partisan or non-par­tisan."
Taylor said he sees no problem
with an organization supporting
the issue right on up until or during
the election by means of posters, or
as the UPC did, by painting one of
the windows of the War Eagle
Cafeteria with a promotion for the
issue.
"Problem or not I don't think the
outcome of the referendum would
have been significantly different
had the signs not been up. There
were probably as many "no" votes
cast in opposition to them as there
was support caused by students
being reminded favorably by
them," he said.
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Roadblocks
From page A-1
students raised $1,500 for the pre­mature
child of an Auburn couple,
and the Auburn United Fund, for
which $800 was collected.
The roadblocks are good for the
students as well as the city, said
Armbruster, because "students
aren't here that long, and this is
one of the greatest contri­butions
they can make to Auburn."
Two groups in Auburn have
already had their applications for a
permit turned down. Alpha
Omicron Pi-Sigma Pi had planned
a roadblock in early January, and
Phi Delta Theta cancelled their
Bump Bama Bash because "they
were afraid that without the road­block,
they wouldn't be able to
raise as much money as they would
like for charity," Armbruster said.
Armbruster is currently working
with the council in order to restore
the roadblock. He said that the
council was "not doing this to hurt
the students," but they just didn't
understand the students* position
on the issue.
"Once they understand our situa­tion,
and once we better under­stand
theirs," said Armbruster, "I
thnk we'll be able to work out a
compromise. I'd be willing to go for
any compromise, such as having
only two roadblocks per quarter.''
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Referendum abuses
Election procedures surrounding the recent
Student Activities Building referendum vote
were highly suspect both ethically and
legally.
Posters supporting passage of the referen­dum
were placed at some of the polling
places, and several poll workers at several poll
locations were overheard advising voters to
vote in favor of the referendum.
Both actions are unethical and campaign­ing
at the polls is blatantly illegal, according
to the SGA Constitution.
Section five of Chapter 607, "Elections
Procedures", says polling officials are to be
equally bi-partisan and/or non-partisan.
SGA President Ron Taylor said it is not
technically illegal for the postets to be placed
at the polls. Rules exist against candidates
having campaign materials at the polls, but
since the referendum is an issue, those rules
don't apply.
We urge the SGA to amend the constitu­tion
to include prohibitions on placing
campaign posters at a polling place. Such
action violates the basic ideal of an unbiased
election.
Iran and censorship
It's here.
The anti-Iranian mania that's rapidly
spread over the country hit Auburn Saturday
in a senseless assault on an innocent man. An
Opelika resident of Israeli descent was
mistaken for an Iranian and beaten by several
drunks while waiting in line at a concession
stand.
The man was not Iranian; he was an
American citizen. The attack occurred near
the south end zone, so there's no way of
knowing if the attackers were students or
visitors. We hope it was visitors.
This type of action is distasteful, shameful,
even repulsive. But does it warrant a blanket
censorship? Evidently Auburn's Foreign
Student Adviser Evelyn Jordan thought so.
She is refusing to release names of Iranian
students to the press although such informa­tion
is routinely compiled and printed yearly
by her office for anyone interested.
The information is still being given out to
churches, the Rotary club, interested citizens,
—it seems anyone but the press.
True, this is not a routine situation, and
Jordan has had some requests from particular
students not to release their names and
addresses.
Putting into effect such a blanket policy
against the press alone, however, makes little
sense.
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Getting funds for raises
Money for next January's projected faculty
pay increase may come, in part, from the $20
tuition increase also going into effect next
quarter.
That kind of hand to mouth existence,
however, simply doesn't lend itself to orderly
budget planning, faculty and staff certainty
about their futures or recruitment of
prospective employees.
Other universities also have pay raise
problems, and the common level state
funding plaguing all state institutions has led
to greater communication and interaction
between schools.
President Harry Philpott has attended
several meetings between state school heads
this year, and a similar council for faculty
presidents was formed last spring.
This interaction can only aid all 14 state
universities.
Communication may suggest more effi­cient
uses of funds for all schools, once one
discovers a fiscal shortcut.
Most importantly, however, discussion
between university leaders may forge a
strong, unified lobbying effort for the state
legislature next yeat.
Such lobbying may stave off hand to
mouth existences.
Time out
Next Thursday, most students will get
turkey and gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes,
mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, beans,
peas, squash, pumpkin pie, sweet potato
pie and pecan pie. They will also have
parades, football games and gatherings of
good friends.
They will not get a copy of the Auburn
Plainsman or a full day of classes. We think
that's a decent trade. May all the other events
surrounding your vacation be as good and as
worthy of thanks.
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PLAINSMAN
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City discriminates against students
Bias, segregation, prejudice, injustice.
These are strong, ugly words, and words that
also are beginning to take on a very real
meaning in "the loveliest village."
Segregation here is openly supported by
outmoded laws which remain on the city's
books, laws which force one group into certain
sections of town because they could disrupt the
status quo.
Bias is also enforced continually in Auburn
with laws usually applicable to only one section
of the population. This group is penalized with
unjust rules and harsh fines because it lacks
representation.
Prejudice is rampant with laws being
enforced unequally. One group is harassed by
the law instead of protected by it, again,
because it lacks any real political power.
The power which might change many of
these ugly injustices is denied the group by
blatant attempts to disenfranchise them
through inconvenient voting procedures.
The group is not only black, Catholic, or
Jewish. The group is you.
Students are abused and harassed by the
Auburn city legal system, and it's time to bring
this injustice to a stop.
If you haven't realized you were being
discriminated against by officials of this
"lovely village," perhaps you haven't been
scanning the pages of this paper very closely.
The bike ordinance we reported being
passed, with only one dissenting vote, placed a
fine up to $100 on anyone caught riding their
bike on the sidewalk or caught parking their
bike anywhere except in one of four bike racks.
Although this ordinance was directed at
students, no student input was sought from
the city council.
Very few students vote in local elections.
Zoning laws remain on the books which
prohibit students from living in certain
sections of the city. Although probably legal,
students have often complained that the laws
Rick
Harmon
are far from fair .No attempt has been made by
the city to change these laws.
Very few students vote in local elections.
Recently an Auburn student was arrested
the afternoon before Halloween for wearing a
Halloween mask in downtown Auburn. He was
taken to jail and not released until he could
raise $500 bail.
He was arrested for breaking a state law,
which makes it illegal for someone to conceal
his identity. The law originally passed in an
attempt to place some controls on the Ku Klux
Klan, not to arrest students dressed in
costumes on Halloween.
At the student's request, his trial was
delayed until he could get an attorney to work
on his defense. Regrettably, his crime was so
heinous it was deemed necessary that the trial
be delayed until mid-December, a time when
few students will be at Auburn.
The trial should not even be brought to
court. A representative of the Auburn police
should apologize and the student should be set
free without a hassle. None of this will
probably happen.
Few students vote in local elections.
Even in this issue of the Plainsman there
seems to be almost countless examples of the
city's attempts to ostracize and discriminate
against students.
One story says the Auburn City Council
voted to reject an airport sign donated by the
Alpha Eta Rho aviation service fraternity,
because the construction of the sign without
city approval was in violation of a city
ordinance.
Another article says the city might halt or at
least restrict the road blocks many student
organizations man to collect money for
charities.
Then there's the story of a student who was
arrest.«ln0!! P.osse?si°n of fireworks and had to
raise $200 bail to keep from being put in jail
The list could go on, but it shouldn't. An end
should be written to this list right now, and it
can be.
There are an estimated 15,000 non-student
inhabitants of the city of Auburn. There are
more than 18,000 students enrolled in Auburn
University. We are not a discriminated against
minority. We are a discriminated against
majority.
Although many of these 18,000-plus may not
be able to vote in Auburn, there are certainly
enough who could be a formidable voting
faction..
This is not as simple as it sounds. By' some
strange coincidence elections for the city of
Auburn are set for a time in summer quarter,
when few students are here.
Although the SGA and Plainsman have tried
several times to change the elections to a more
convenient time for students so far the city has
not budged.
This means you will not only have to register
or re-register in Auburn, but probably vote by
an absentee ballot. All of this is an inconve­nience.
But then, so is being arrested for wearing a
Halloween mask. The choice is yours. You can
either become a voting majority or remain one
that is discriminated against.
It shouldn't be that hard a decision.
Iran, U. S. both guilty over siege
Sixty-two American hostages are held by
militant students at our embassy in Iran, and
he resigned his position in disgust.
He abhors the mob rule that remains
uncontrolled by religious leaders there, and
detests the gross violations of human rights,
moderation and democracy now realized in
Tehran.
His is former Prime Minister Bazargan-of
Iran.
Bazargan, undoubtedly along with millions
of middle class, educated Iranians, hates the
present embassy capture as much as any
American, and is iust as helpless to stop it.
The Ayatollah Khomeini may be almost as
helpless.
After riding cresting anti-Americanism in
Iran to new heights of influence, can even he
now preach moderation and reconciliation
without appearing to betray students leading
the new "revolution" there?
Caution, restraint and time have cooled the
fervor that led tq^Uie embassy's capture, and
continued U.S. patience and' diplomacy niay
provide a face-saving compromise for both
sides and the best hope for securing safety for
62 scared Americans.
Not even rough rider Teddy Roosevelt could
guarantee rescue for those Americans with a
charge up San Juan Hill, saber-rattling or
gunboat diplomacy.
Threats breed more threats, and as long as
this country values human life, a few Iranian
students hold the trump card.
If Jimmy Carter's policy of restraint offers
the prospect of safe resolution to the conflict,
his decision to admit the Shah into this country
for medical treatment certainly triggered the
incident.
Equally culpable was his inaction when
diplomats warned of possibly grave con­sequences
in Iran because of the Shah's
admittance here.
The Shah shouldn't have been allowed in the
country, even if Henry Kissinger does like him.
His regime was perhaps more repressive
and corrupt than those of South Vietnam
under Thieu and South Korea under Park. His
secret police, trained by our Central Intel­ligence
Agency, tortured and murdered
hundreds and thousands of his countrymen.
Dave
White
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The Shah was never even that pro-American
in his foreign policy. He was simply pro-Shah.
Kissinger wanted a strong Iran to fill a
power vacum created by British withdrawl for
the Persian Gulf in 1971. The Shah wanted a
strong Iran.
He wanted expensive American arms; we
wanted to sell expensive American arms, but
that happy union never prevented the Shah
from forging ties with the Soviet Union, which
built Iran's first steel mill in the late 1960's.
Iranians equate America with a hated Shah
because America's CIA helped install the Shah
in 1953, after the CIA helped depose a leftist,
thought anti-communist, leader named
Mossadegh who dared nationalize western oil
companies in his country.
Iranians saw Jimmy Carter embrace the
Shah in a show of solidarity and support even
last year, when the full horrors of his SAVAK
secret police were fully- known.
The Shah, along with many other absolute
rulers, was wrapped around the American flag
by our leaders, although he never hid his
contempt for democracy or self-determination
by his people.
The Shah seized power from his father, a
revolutionary named Reza Khan who harbored
Nazi sympathies during World War Il-he
was never really elected.
Now, the Shah has precipitated a very real
diplomatic crisis with Iran, and as always, our
foreign policy experts helped him do it.
Time has shown America's huge mistake in
embracing an ally like the Shah. That mistake
has led to a heated, spontaneous, but still
dangerous reflex action by Iranian students.
Time will show them their mistake, and
hopefully, provide the quick release of our
people in Tehran.
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U. S. feels 'contempt of contemptible'
Pictures of blindfolded American citizens
being paraded around the U.S. embassy in
Tehran-which is as much American soil as
Samford Park—are admittedly not easy to
stomach.
Neither are the cries of "death to Carter"
shouto 1 by Iranian students on the steps of the
Statue of Liberty.
But as pointed out elsewhere on these pages
(see Dave White's column), they should not be
altogether surprising.
As George F. Will suggests in a recent
column, "Enduring the contempt of the
contemptible is just one severity that life has
in store for a declining nation."
Those are mighty pessimistic words, but
they pose an interesting question: to what
extent is the current situation in Iran
symptomatic of the general erosion of U.S.
power?
One might even take the question one step
further: would the situation have arisen at all
were it not for that erosion, at least as
perceived by those who wish to gain from it?
We see news reports of Americans in
Beverly Hills, Calif., literally beating up
Iranians. We read newspaper stories of a
15-year-old in Colorado dying from gunshot
wounds inflicted by an Iranian whose house
the youth had broken into.
And we wonder what it is about this
particular situation that has so inflamed the
collective American consciousness.
While Uncle Sam's power abroad has been
kicked in the teeth several times during the
past decade, perhaps this is the first instance
in which not just one, but a large number of
American lives have been held for ransom.
Or perhaps it is because, while most
methods of undermining American influence
are relatively subtle, the Iranians are out in
Scott
Thurston
the open trying to shock us into submission by
the sheer brazenness of their actions.
Admittedly, the Iranian situation is unusual.
Khomeini's absolute power stems from his role
as religious zealot rather than as political
leader.
Nontheless, the events in Iran are part of
broader trends in American foreign policy.
Trends that see the U.S. selling 25 million
tons of grain to the Soviet Union~a country
that, were it motivated to do so, could do much
to alleviate the suffering in Cambodia.
Trends that see an American president term
the Soviet presence in Cuba "unacceptable"
one week and in the next be told by the Soviets
that, in essence, they don't give a damn what
we think.
And trends that see our Congress become so
impotent that it cannot meet the energy
challenge, perhaps the most serious threat to
our national security since Pearl Harbor.
The U.S. emerged from World War II as the
dominant nation of the civilized world.
At the time, it made some fundamental
decisions about how that power was to be
used. The Marshall Plan, MacArthur's
Americanization of Japan, the Truman Doc­trine
and the Berlin Airlift all reflect that
decision.
After being diluted by the disillusionment of
Korea and Vietnam, that decision has now
degenerated into a policy of uncoordinated
backpedaling.
Sixty victims of these massive failures
of policy are now being held hostage in Tehran.
It is all too easy to indulge in self
deprec ation about how wicked we have been
in our past attempts to influence the affairs of
other nations.
Implementation of such policies cannot be
viewed by modern standards, however,
because they were the result of historical
events in the context of the times.
The real question, then, is simply, where do
we go from here? To continue on the present
course would be the height of stupidity, yet no
one seems ready to try a new tack.
Until we do, don't be surprised to see
Americans everywhere "enduring the
contempt of the contemptible."
Policy
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Stopping roadblocks robs charities
Professors will soon panhandle
Tim
Dorsey
Snow was falling on this Friday in January. I
was walking home from classes when I bumped
into my English professor selling pencils oh
Toomer's corner.
"How's business?" I inquired.
"Oh, can't complain," he said. "The real
money is in erasers you know."
"I see. I'll bet it does you a lot cf good to get
out in this fresh crisp air like this," I finally
managed to say.
"It feels great. Nothing better in the world
for you.
"Say, you wouldn't happen to have heard if
the state has decided against level spending
for the university, would you? I sure could use
a raise," said my teacher.
"Now, now, look who's being greedy," I
chuckled. "You have a wonderful family, a job.
that you love, and you're a favorite of the
students.
"Why worry about money? Besides, maybe
you'll get a raise if they increase the
student-teacher ratio of your classes. I'm sure
you've noticed those freshmen classes being
held in Memorial Coliseum."
"Well, maybe I was being unreasonable, but
I sure do miss some of the teachers that we lost
in the free-agent draft to the other SEC
schools.
"I'm sure there are more important ways to
spend money at the University anyway. By the
way, how's construction on the Jordan-Hare
Superdome coming along?"
"It should be ready by next season," I
replied. "That sure was smart of them. Now
the team can play in air-conditioning as well as
practice in it.
"What are you doing this evening?" I asked.
'Oh, not a whole lot," he answered.
"Well, maybe we could go bowling or shoot
some hoop at the new student act building," I
suggested.
"I'm sorry. I really need my rest, what with
my night job delivering pizzas and all."
"You're killing yourself man, and for what?
A few extra bucks. Lay back, enjoy life, take it
easy. Money isn't everything.
"My octaphonic music system broke down
last week and you don't see me going to
pieces."
"You may be right. Do you think I could
borrow some change for a cup of coffee when I
take my break?" he asked as he began to
shiver.
"Sure, here you go."
We were standing there admiring the
snowfall when my history professor walked up
to the corner holding a cup of pencils.
"Hey this is my corner! I was here first!"
said my English professor.
"Nobody owns this corner; I'm practicing
free enterprise," countered my history profes­sor.
"I'm warning you!"
'That's it!"
Both men knocked each other down. Pencils
flew everywhere as the two began wrestling in
the snow.
Of course, this could never happen in
Auburn, some future January, could it? Well,
could it?
On a Saturday afternoon in June, 1978, an
Auburn coed, Julie Ann Holmes, lost her life in
a skiing accident near the Young's Landing
area of Lake Martin.
Due to the inadequate rescue service, Julie's
father established the Julie Ann Holmes
Memorial Rescue Fund to improve the safety
conditions for other skiers and swimmers at
Lake Martin.
Since the time of Julie's death many
organizations have donated several hundreds
of dollars in support of the Memorial Rescue
Fund, including an initial $100 given by the
SGA through all-campus fund drives.
A great majority of the money raised for
charitable causes in the Auburn area is
provided by dedicated organizations participa­ting
in roadblocks in which passing motorists
are asked to donate any spare change they
may have available.
Last week, the Auburn Public Safety
Committee recommended that the City Council
pass a resolution prohibiting any future
roadblocks.
The recommendation came after several
complaints were filed by motorists claiming
the roadblocks were a traffic hazard.
This type of selfishness is absurd. Complain­ing
motorists seem to be using traffic safety as
an excuse for the inconvenience they are
caused by a few people standing at intersec­tions
peacefully soliciting donations for a
worthy cause.
If motorists have no change to donate they
can politely wave and say they are sorry.
I've done it a number of times and know of
no organization which has been offended by my
action.
You would think people were being stopped
and held at gunpoint from the ridiculous
recommendation which has been presented to
the council.
The Julie Ann Holmes Memorial Rescue
Fund is not the only charity to benefit from
roadblocks in the City of Auburn.
Thousands of dollars have been given to
organizations such as the Auburn United
Fund, Richard Hagerty Fund, Student
Volunteer Services, The Alabama Leukemia
Society and the local Crisis Center, to name a
few.
Firemen refuse to help, car burns
Editor, The Plainsman:
I would like to comment >n an incident which
occurred Friday, Nov. 2.
As I was driving into Swann's Trailer Park,
my car caught fire approximat >1y one-tenth- of
a mile from Co Road.
A girl in a nearby trailer called the Auburn
Fire Department ;nformed them of the
location, and also stated her uncertainty
whether or n t that location was within the
city limits.
The Auburn Firo Department responded,
arrived at the si'e of the fire, and promptly
turned back without taking any action. They
reasoned that the fire was outside the city
limits, and thus ou» of their jurisdiction. At
that point, any hopes of salvaging the car were
jost.
More important, however, was that the
still-burning fire posed a threat to spectators
who had gathered round the flaming vehicle.
Approximated 30 o 45 minutes following
the initial cal'. a m mber of the Southwest Lee
County Volunteer Fire Department happened
to pick up the inciden on a scan radio.
The volun'eers quickly responded and put
the fire out.
This incident was handled poorly. It is my
understanding that the Cit of Auburn has a
strict policy -egaHing ' he ar 'as in which the
fire departm nt may respond to a fire.
Although I do not inters a id the reasons
governing this policy, I d > feel' 'iat if it exists,
the people who 'akc ;n fre calls should be fully
aware of exactly • hich a eas are inside the
city limits.
Had the operator informed us upon
the initial call that they could not respond to
the fire, we may have been able to call in a
volunteer department in time to salvage the
car.
Unfortunately, we wer" left totally helpless.
Perhaps my ;gnorance is at fault here. I am
not from this area nd was 'hus completely
unaware of the fire policy of the City of
Auburn.
My car wa comp'etelv destroyed, and
without fire insur nee. this represents a
considerable economic los -especially to an
out-of-state student
The obvious quest :on wlv'-'i comes to mind
in light of this incident concerns the safety of
the multitude of students who Pve in trailers
outside of city limits.
Many of these students live in trailers
because of the limited amount of housing
available within the ri' y limits.
It would be interesting to know how many of
these student' ire awar of whether or not
their trailers are within i-i'y limits and who to
call in case of a fire.
I would like to exp-ess mv sincere apprecia­tion
to the Southwest Lee County Volunteer
Fire Department and to the City of Auburn
policeman who eventually came to mv aid.
Mickey Fuleihan, 3VM
Tim
Hunt
The last roadblock conducted in the City of
Auburn brought in over $1,400 for the
All-Campus Fund Drive.
It would be a shame if these organizations
could no longer profit from funds raised by the
roadblocks conducted in the city.
Hopefully our city council will find its way to
a compromise when the issue is presented for a
final vote.
The roadblocks could possibly be limited to
only three a quarter on a first come first serve
basis.
Police Chief Barney Harding, who is
responsible for issuing permits, could coordi­nate
his effort with the SGA and the Traffic
Safety Committee in establishing the safest
intersections at which the roadblocks could be
conducted.
Complaints are something no local govern­ment
enjoys dealing with,especially when it
comes to something as important as public
safety.
But let's not go off the deep end and
completely abolish a worthy practice which has
done so much to benefit the Auburn com­munity.
Perhaps the Traffic Safety Committee
should place more emphasis on alleviating the
problems of dangerous intersections and
railroad crossings instead .of eliminating the
profitable practice of collecting change at
intersections for worthy causes.
To my knowledge, no one in Auburn has
ever lost his life because of a charitable
roadblock held in our town.
Purcell: actions draw critics
Editor, The Plainsma
Every year about this t:me an editorial in
The Plainsman tells how someone did not get
an honor and should hav .
This is one of those art' les, but still a little
different because the one who got screwed is
going to write i'.
There will alwavs be he lo have's and the
don'ts. There will be so ue that come here with
something and leave with something and then
there are some who came wi'h barely enough
and leave with a lot less.
I know a lot of studen's have never tried to
change things on ths cam is or even cared. I
know a lot of you have never thought that
anyone cared aHout campus issues unless they
felt it would help themselves.
I know you cm never understand the thrill
a young dorm freshman received when
on-campus visitation laws were changed in
1976.
I helped a little th"n, but •> >re importantly
it gave me a thought, an idea: things can be
changed here o anvwVre
I know you can never understand • i<e fear of
barging into an HEW equal rights meeting in
Auburn barred to stu ' c t s by the administra
tion, (illegally bv t e way), and getting a
receptive response—S" receptive tha< men had
a new dorm three days later.
That is the way things get done, I thought to
myself. The odd sensation if winning such a
decisive victo-y against the administration is
one I will never fo-ret. I was smiling because
we had won and crying because the battle was
over.
Subsequent g'nries followed from that, like
walking into Dorm 7 r r the first time that
following summer and actu II v seeing what can
be done.
Maybe if I would have stopped here it would
have been better— bu I didn't—I tried to
charge incoming dorm r-si lent s f r e. ,ming in
early because t •vascds':nr someone a bundle
(makes sense), and tried to get Dorm 7 to vote
in the Quad also (makes sense).
I then complained u' licly about the SGA
and its leadership's vested interests (someone
needed to).
I even tried to give the students the right to
abolish the SGA. T''s their SGA.They ought to
have a feasible way of gett'n > rid of it if • hey
don't want it anymore.
That made sense to me and to 2,200 other
petition sign rs who we e ruled out of order
because of an amendment's improper wording.
even though no p-escribed wording is stated
anywhere.
I then ran for SGA president, which I admit
could be inter re ed as ra'her strange for a
man trying to give th- students the nVhl lo
abolish the SGA.
But both moves w r e -leVgned to make the
SGA receptive.
It made sense *o ue. but evidently the
voters didn't think so.
For all my roubles or the people and
myself, I was told to "'limb down" off my soap
box in bold print, said to ha " been a "political
manipulator,"' "insincere ," "headline
grabber," and in one positi e editorial, a
"dreamer."
I always fetyh wever, that a student
leader's responsibility 'b—ause he agreed In it)
was to run to e ery p-oblem.
My decrepit grade poi it will tell N«>U that I
did just that. Yes, some >f it was for me but a
lot was for some • e—anyone.
"Who's Who" may not mean much to some of
you, but to me it meant justification for three
years of effectiv > -ct:on ba 1 grades and much
pain (I hope this letter t least shows that).
Maybe th:s i 'He «ddest fee'ing yet, to he
graduating in a couple of quarters (hopefully)
and know that accomplishments don't mean
much compared to position and titles. Work
doesn't mean anything.
Ever since the chiasm bega••• a I w lime
ago, I wondered whether ;t was worth it.
I wanted at 'e st, owe for some ne beside
my .fnends,';^x^ family, nyself, to say we
appreciate wn'at ybuV- trie 1 to do—lo better
Auburn..
I now go to the "underground," Dr. Rose,
"can a man of percept'on respect lvmse'f al
all?"
Mm Purcell, 3 PUR
Prayers, love aid priests' grief
Editor, The Plainsman:
May the grace of our Lord be alwavs with
you!
On Behalf of Father Gene Sheridan and
myself, I would like to express our profound,
deep and undying gratitude to all the people of
the Auburn Opelika area fo•• their mtpouring
of prayer, love, co-cern nd assistance at the
time of the accident tha' '>r night Sister Mary
Francis home to God and put Sister Theresa
Mary and Father Mart1 McGe ugh in the
hospital.
Our deepest gratitude goes t the members'
of St. Michael's community.
Their every act, 'rom providing us with food
to spending time with us enabled Father Gene
and myself o grieve and to celebrate Sister
Mary Francis's death and new life, and made it
possible for us to know that Fat her Marty and
Sister Theresa Mary were well taken care of.
People have often said how grateful they are
to the pastoral team for taking St. Michael's
what it is.
Father Gene and I now say, for all the world
to hear, that it is the people who make St.
Michael's the beautifu' community that it is
and that we ire privileged to he their servants.
We are most appreciative of the prayers,
concern and assistan e ff "ed to us by the
other Christian c mmuni'ies in the Auburn-
Opelika area.
Sister Mary Francis loved each and every
minister in town and V ne many of t he people
of the other churches through her work in the
Area Christian Religiou i Educators Associa­tion.
To have had so many of the mmisters in
attendance at the Mass >f Christian Burial
Nov. 5 strengthen d all >f us at St. Michael's
and has further de pened fie bond of our
oneness in ou emm n Lord our common
faith and our common baptism.
Finally, we evpres our ra j' ude to the st aff
of Lee County Hospital, 'he Lee County
Sheriffs Department, Lee C un'y coroner
John Williams, the Al bama State Troopers,
the Auburn City P o l e and the personnel of
the various ambulance services.
Not only did they perform 'heir assigned
functions but they cx« ended hemselves to
Father Gene and m self in th•• time f >ur
greatest shock and n"ed.
If their actions are an- indi • 'ion of their
normal way of performing their services, we
are blessed because we have such dedicated
people.
Please know that each and e. ervone of vou
has a very special remembran e in our prayer.
If ever you arrive a1 our loor and kn>ck we
will open for you " itnout de'ay.
You all are those servants of whom Jesus
speaks:
"It will go wel' with 'hose servants whom
the master finds wide awake on his return. I
tell you, he will put o an apron, set them at
table and proc ed to wwt on them" (Luke
12:37). if-
Your grateful brother'h.Ch ist
Father Bob Stone, CM.
Reader says city animal officers killed her dog
Why was Shah allowed in country?
Editor, The Plainsman:
Last month our government allowed the
ex-Shah of Iran in the U.S. Why weren't the
American people allowed to decide on this
question?
By allowing this confirmed killer in the U.S.,
trouble was sure to follow. Nov. 4, the Iranian
people took steps in retaliation, as the U.S.
embassy was seized in Iran.
These people were not violent in their
action. They want justice. The "Shah" must be
returned to Iran to answer to the 70,000
people he ordered murdered.
An example of one of his actions was the
burning of the movie theater where more than
500 children and women were burnt alive while
the military of the Shah's government circled
the theater, not allowing fire equipment into
the building.
Why is our government sheltering such a
man? Cancer treatment is given throughout
the world. What is the real reason the U.S.
government protects such a person?
Debbie Moulair
Wheelchair returned
Editor, The Plainsman:
I would like to express my thanks and
gratitude to all of those who have expressed
their concern for me during the time that my
wheelchair was missing.
Jackie Burgen, 3MDT
Editor, The Plainsman:
The city of Aubu-n has a leash ordinance for
dogs which to me. is beco ting more and more
arbitrary. Wha1 was ini' ially an act to protect
citizens from packs of dan erous, disease
carrying stray dogs, has now become a
corrupt, mismanaged operation.
It is natural, perhaps, that this kind of
system would degenerate to the point that it
has. The city receives mmey for those dogs
whose owners claim 'hem. The st' ays who are
not. claimed are disposer! of with no recom­pense
at all.
Therefore, A iburn's animal control person­nel
have begun to focus on dogs who wear
collars. They comb xighborhood^ where dogs
wear rabies innocula''on tars.
True, those dogs should, by law, be
restrained. But the dogs who pose a real threat
to Auburn's citizenry are ignored because,
without the promise of money-in-hand from a
dog's owner, i' eems fo >lish to waste time
chasing them.
I am a vic'im of this sy t :>m, I tried to abide
by the law and keep my nuppy restrained but
he escaped from me ne lay.
I attempted to locate him through the
Animal Control office. When I could not get
through there. I b c a calling the police
department.
I went to the animal shelter to see for myself
that my dog was not there, and was assured
that he had not been p:ckcd up and that the
officers would notify me in 'he event that he
was found.
It was not until a ne'ghbo told me ' hat he
had seen the animal control officers pursuing
my dog, that anyone woull idmit that my dog
had, in fact, been picked up.
I was told by an orficer working on the
•Animal Control truck that he had been hit by a
car while being chased ind had died at the
shelter shortly the-eaf* or.
I went to the police department and was told
that the dog had died f om the effects of a
tranquilizer gun shot at 'iim by one of the
animal control officers.
My dog is dead Nothing \ ill bing him back.
My concern now is for o' hers who are bound to
be affected by ' his C.
To realize that polr e officers would engage
in this dishonest, inhumane act is really
disillusioning.
It is true that I did, finally get what appears
to be the truth, but only ifter continuing to
press for the facts and suff ring di-courtesy
from members of Auburn's police force.
It is my hope that the leash law can be
amended to ban the use of tranquilizers by
untrained pers nnel and th t any dog injured
during pursuit b tak n immediately to a
veterinarian. '
It is also my hope that the people involved in
animal contr 1 will tak a long second look at
the reason they were V ed by the people of
Auburn.
Cat'—IneM. Hooper i
Intolerant views hurt birth control
US. should punish Iran
Editor, The Plainsman:
Due to the current course of events in the
grand nation of Iran, we have some ideas for
reprisals.
If college students in Iran can kidnap and
hold hostage more than 50 American citizens,
we feel it is our duty as loyal American citizens
to commit the following acts:
We will capture and hold hostage no less
than 50 Iranian citizens not living in the U.S.
We will demand the deportation of the
Ayatollah Khomeini from Iran to the U.S. to
; stand trial for his orders of mass executions.
We also demand that all communication with
Iranian students be put to an immediate stop.
While holding the Iranians hostage, we
' intend to set up a dunking booth. The booth
' will be open to the public free of charge. The
booth will be just like any other dunking booth
except that the Iranian hostages will take
) turns sitting on the bench.
The vat normally filled with water will now
; be filled with $21-a-barrel oil. The lever that
! releases the bench will have a picture of the
• Ayatollah Khomeini on it and the public will be
invited to throw bricks rather than baseballs
at the target.
If a country the size of Iran can control the
people of the U.S. like a puppet on a string,
then maybe it's time for us to forget our
freedom that many of us hold so dear.
There is no excuse for the behavior of the
Iranian students. To meet their demand of
returning the Shah to Iran would mean instant
death for the exiled ruler.
In the U.S., kidnappers go to federal prison.
In Iran, if you are caught stealing, the
authorities relieve you of your right hand.
Evidently kidnapping is permissible in Iran,
while petty theft is a serious offense.
To us there seems to be some sort of conflict
in the thinking of the Ayatollah Khomeini and
some of his followers. If the Shah is such a bad
person, or even a tyrant as some have called
him, then what is Khomeini?
No sooner had the Ayatollah come into
power than he began to execute everyone that
he didn't like!
Aubrey Cochran Jr., 4HPR
J. Doug Putman Jr., 4LPO
W. James Cochran III, 4HPE
Editor, The Plainsman:
In the discussion on easier access to birth
control on campus, the letter by David
Bradshaw in last week's Plainsman exhibited
some intolerant and oppressive views which
are noteworthy as they are widespread among
people and pressure groups thoughout this
country.
In this letter, Bradshaw seems to indicate
that contraceptives make sex less burdensome
and that therefore sexual morality and ethics
in our society are bound to decline.
Hence he suggests to not allow easy access
to contraceptives in order to put a stop to such
irresponsible sexual activities.
However, this kind of reasoning shows
deeply rooted intolerance, since it forces
religious and moral attitudes of one person or
group (even if this group constitues a majority)
upon other people.
His arguments remind me of the way the
discussion about venereal diseases used to be
. handled.
V.D., too, was seen more as a moral problem
than anything else. It was believed to be the
"just punishment for debauchery."
Accordingly, "nice" people did not get it, and
a young person should not learn too much
about it. since fear and ignorance were sup­posed
to keep him chaste.
Here, too, the opinion was that a cure could
only encourage sexual activities so the "moral
health" of society would be undermined, and
medical ("technological") progress was be­lieved
to be detrimental to morality.
Today, again and still, these lines of thought
are very present.
Some people would rather deny other people
the choice to sin (provided these people share
Warnings could have stopped fraternity pranks
Editor, The Plainsnan:
Painting the SAE lion, stealing the KA
cannon, throwing paint on the Beta house door,
stealing fraternity composites..., pranks like
these have been going on for years.
If the Greek hierarchy had decided these
things shouldn't occur, notification of that
decision could have prevented the entire
situation now being debated.
In the article "IFC hears vandalism case" (by
Robin Simmons, found in the Oct. 25 Plains­man),
it is stated:
"Sistrunk indicated the IFC is given a lot of
ireedom in decisions on matters such as these.
The committee can penalize, give suggestions
or do just about anything they deem appropri­ate
to correct the problem."
This statement clearly shows that the IFC
Court could have done something less severe
than the ruling of social probation for the
Sigma Nu's.
The Court wants us to believe that they
were not using the SN's as an example, but in
light of the available options, how can we
believe otherwise?
Fraternities have been pulling these stunts
for decades and yet to date, this is the only
case where a fraternity has been tried, found
guilty and severely punished for one of these
customary stunts.
These pranks have become tradition. How
could the Sigma Nu's have known that
suddenly, without warning the IFC would
decide this tradition must come to an end?
Last year a similar situation occurred when
the laws concerning the sale of alcoholic
beverages were arbitrarily enforced. The
campus was in an uproar.
This letter is not a defense of the incidents
that took place at the Beta house. It only
questions the harsh punishment brought on
the Sigma Nu's when in the past, similar
incidents have gone unnoticed.
Furthermore, this letter is not written nor
should it be misconstrued as an attack on the
IFC. It is meant to oppose the decision of the
IFC Court.
The IFC does have functions and provide
services for the advancement of the fraternity
system here on Auburn's campus.
It is not a "puppet organization...providing
little or no service to its members" as the
article by the IFC officers accuses Tim Hunt of
saying.
H a direct quotation from Mr. Hunt sNov. 1
article is examined, this accusation will be
cleared up.
"The IFC has a great deal of potential, with
leaders who are hard-working and extremely
dedicated," he wrote. "The problem is not the
members of the IFC however, but the
structure of the organization itself."
Whether or not the problem is the structure
of the organization is not the issue at hand.
With all the articles and letters flying back
and forth, the central issue—is the IFC Court's
ruling just?—seems to have been forgottten.
The IFC's structure, the role of Dean
Sistrunk, the increase of fraternity pledges;
these topics should be subordinate to the
SN-Beta confrontation and the consequent
ruling by the IFC Court.
Al Bean, president of the Beta fraternity felt
that "we had no other way than to take it
except as an act of vandalism" (Robin
Simmons' article).
The question comes to mind that since these
pranks have been occurring with such fre­quency,
why haven't other fraternities (or
"victims") felt they were "acts of vandalism?'
These pranks are not limited to one or even
just a few fraternities. A second question
therefore arises. Have the Beta pledges never
participated in one of these "acts of vandal­ism?"
(without the brother's knowledge or
approval, of course...)
This leads to another point in question—the
involvement or permission by the brothers of
the SN fraternity. The SN's content that the
pledges acted without any influence by the
brothers.
The article "IFC deplores journalist darts"
(Nov. 8) implies the SN's knowledge and
approval by pointing out that "an active
brother was directly involved."
One active brother, however, does not prove
that the brothers as a whole knew or approved
of the incidents occuring Oct. 13 at the Beta
house.
The options that were available to the IFC
Court were many and varied. The IFC could
have made a statement condemning these
pranks and possibly explained what action
might be taken in future cases (eg. social
probation).
Fraternity rules against this type of "Van­dalism"
could have resulted from this case.
Two specific options t h a t t ym been suggested
concern fraternity parties.
One is that the Sigma Nu fraternity foot the
bill for a joint band party with the Beta
fraternity. (Tim Hunt).
Another is the possibility of a joint cookout.
(The second suggestion arose from a similar
situation at Tuscaloosa where the IFC Court
ruled for the joint cookout. This was brought
up in Glen Pierson's letter in the Nov. 8 issue.)
With these ideas in mind and the other
possible options that were available to the IFC
Court, one can not help but believe that a more
appropriate action could have been taken.
Sage Danziger, 2LEH
George Bush isn't just 'second division candidate'
Editor, The Plainsman:
Concerning John Farish's column analyzing
the 1980 presidential contenders, I would like
to express my appreciation for his effort to
inform Auburn students who our choices are in
the search for a man competent to lead this
country into the 1980's.
But I sincerely believe, along with some of
our country's most respected political analysts,
that events in recent months contradict any
conception of George Bush as a "second
division candidate" in the Republican field.
I cite as proof a straw poll of Iowa
Republicans taken last May 21, by "The Des
Moines Register."
George Bush finished first in this poll, 14
percentage points ahead of Ronald Reagan, 26
points ahead of Howard Baker, and 29 points
ahead of John Connally.
The Iowa precinct caucuses on.ian. 21 will be
the first real test of a candidate's strength
since the results will be binding on delegates
selected.
In a highly publicized Maine GOP straw
vote, George Bush won a major victory over
Howard Baker and Ronald Reagan. Bush had
not been expecting a win in this poll, and
Howard Baker had put much emphasis on
finishing first to boost his campaign
But George Bush came out of nowhere and
won a major victory. After this victory, Bush
received three columns and a picture across
the front page of the Sunday "New York
Times" (Nov. 4).
In analyzing Mr. Bush's chances in the
Alabama primary next March 11, I call
attention to the pollster with the phenomenal
record of success in forecasting Alabama
elections, Ray Evans.
Mr. Evans reports that as far back as a year
ago, he forecast the winner of the Alabama
Republican presidential preference primary to
be George Bush.
Bob Burton 4LEC
the idea that sex is sinful in the first place) or
not to sin, than to let them decide on their own.
The decision is made for them. Hence they
are forced to obey some person's or group's
moral and religious attitudes.
This kind of intolerance and oppression
is—unfortunately— still very common. I have
used David Bradshaw's letter only as one
example.
But other examples can be found in Jerry
Falwell and his "Old-Time Gospel Hour," and
that almost all states still have (though often
unenforced) laws regulating sexual conduct
between husband and wife.
I think this kind of approach to any social
question is a danger to a free and tolerant
S0C' e t y - Peter Beiersdorfer, 3PS
ERA
Southern roles, ignorance hurt chances
Editor, The Plainsman:
I am writ ng n response to two letters in the
Nov. 1 issue of The Plainsman, which were
written in response to Peggy R.inford's
editorial <>f Oc<. 25 on the Equal Rights
Amendmen1
I am in full agreement with Mr. Alexander's
letter, and afte•• reading it one -an understand
why the ERA has not been passed. People like
Mr. Vickers and his attitudes we e mentioned
in Mr. Alexande-'s lot'er.
Because of ignorance and tvnical role
playing, especially by the south rn male and
most regrettably by the southern female, the
ERA has a rough road ahead.
My main p -int of disagreement is the
statement made by M-. " : kers in whieh he
wrote, "After rese!rrh;ng th • topi • of women's
rights for a research pao r, T found that there
is no aspect of the E'ual Right- Amendment
that is :'ot already covered by law."
That is a very b"oad statement to make
about a very complex issue. If Mr. Vickers
researched a nvm a he would have had to to
make such a s a'ement, the • he .'ou'd not have
made it is good conscience.
He must have don" ''is research in one of
those "u isex toilets" !' .t pe pie like him
think that the E^A t ids f >r.
ERA is an issue that need to he taken care
of NOW, especially i th- South.
How long can the southern worn n be nlaced
on a pedestal ar.dno' f:il!',H >w 'ongmust she be
be placed in "the conventional rolesof women"
before she see- 'he 'i ht? .
How long must she remain in the darkness of
medieval and ignorant attitudes before she
realizes there is more to life than a stove,
babies and a man's w•• Id?
ERA does n>t mean thit a lrr.ar. vvi" * >se
her femininity and become masculine. It does
not mean free and frequent abortions.
It d- es mean the r'tht to h oso jusi as a
man does. It mea s if •> woman is qualified f >r a
job and is hired for that i >b she will be paid on
the same scale hat a man woul ! have been, if
hired. Equal ay for equal work.
It does not mean that women will actively
seek work in fi Ids 'hat :ir • not phvsjr-ully
applicable to them
Many ^tudi'\s have b en -lade Iviui the
emotional abilities of women to withstand
pressure under a '>mbit situa!inn, and it has
been proven thaf W"men ca i handle it. If I hev
choose to servo in coraMt, let t m
Suppose that, you Mr. Vickers, "have no
intention of allo-'in-'- yo r wifc.lo act ir> a
nature totally alien to her present roles."
Do you re llv know he- true n ni-e and
don't you think ^he should ho ab'e anil allowed
to choose for herself?
Many countries have used their women
successfully in war'inv i' i >ns. such as
China. Russia Tsr el and several South
American coun'ri"s. Mavbe these aren't bv
choice of their women, b ;t I ey do perform
well and with great success.
In summ ti • . M V-Vkers says that "ERA
advocates should s'a-t us:n r their qualifica­tions
and stop '-elyi l legal cru'ehes to ret
jobs and promotions "
How can this be when the s.icieiv in which
we live is so bac' "• r ! bigo'e I and ign >Tant?
Can anyone in a 'os'tion >f authority
consider all 'he qunlific tio s of (he advocate,
when he can't see n->s* her 'e , derriere or
bosom?
Mrs. Brenda F. Waynick
Bible says man should lead woman
Editor, The Plainsman:
ERA and the woman's role in society has
been a hot topic of discussion in the Plainsman
over the past several weeks.
Views pro and con have been expressed, but
all of them have overlooked something that has
had a major influence on society, and
especially this nation, from the time it was
written.
The view of man and woman as presented in
the Bible needs presentation at this point.
The Bible is very specific when it outlines
the roles God gave man and woman. In the
sight of God, men and women are equal in
every respect.
Yet, man and woman have been given
different roles: they have different jobs to
perform both in and out of the home.
Within their respective roles, both man and
woman have God-ordained authority over all
things on the face of the earth. Yet, the man
has been named the head of the woman.
He is to be her authority; she is not to be his.
The man was created first, then from the man
came the woman. This is God's order for
society and the home.
If man and woman had equal authority and
equal position and power, anarchy would reign
and chaos and confusion would exist.
Confusion, dissension, unrest and lack of
peace would result if one of the two was not
named the authority. God is not a God of
confusion but is a God of peace.
"The foolishness of God is wiser than man's
wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger
than man's strength." (I Corinthians 1:25).
Why do you argue with God's plan for
society if God, in planning this foolish (you say)
system, is wiser than the wisest man?
You who say the woman can be an authority
over a man display your foolishness by not
believing God's word.
The man is to be in authority over the
woman. Antiquated, you say? Out of date?
God knew what today's society would be like
when He designed the world, and He took that
into account when He gave man authority over
woman.
You who object to what the Bible says about
man and woman need to remember that God
did not set things up this way because He
hates women, but rather. He did it out of His
wisdom , and the motivating factor behind His
wisdom is His love for all His created beings.
Does it not seem feasible to you that God,
the creator of men and women, would know
more about their needs than they do, and that
His design of the authority structure
expressed in the Bible, His Word, would meet
their deepest needs, needs that they do not
even know they have?
Consider the things of God, and the fact that
He desires peace, not only between men but
also between the individual and Himself.
His desire for a personal relationship with
each human being far exceeds His desire for
peace among men and His concern over this
issue.
You think about that; it pays off.
Beth Wood, 3FI
Will 'tough' leave?
Editor. The Plainsman:
It was several • ears a i *'hen I first read
"When the -oing gets tough, the tough get
going."
It had never o curred t- me thai a verv
liberal interpretation of "tough" and a very
literal interpre»at:on of 'going' makes this
truth applicable to university prolessors. until
the Faculty Sena'e' resolution concerning
level funding w >s release .
G.B Meadows, jss'sta«tprofe«««»r
Animal Health Research Suggs Lab
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A-7 Thursday, November IS, 1979 The Auburn Plainsman
c5i WeeA's Wbrtft of f//£& £
'DOONESBVRY
AU trustees to consider
modest budget request
By Dave White
Editorials Editor
DOONESBURY
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A LETTER
ADDRESSED
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WHAT'S IT
SAY?
"PEAR BRENNER: INCASE I
DONTUVE10 TELL YOU THIS IN
PERSON, I WANT YOU V KNOW I'VE
ALWAYS THOUGHT OF YOU AS A
SON. WE MAY HAVE HAD OUR DIF­FERENCES,
BUT I OWE YOU A LOT.'
IDONT BELIEVE
THIS, MANIOC PUKE
BEQUEATHED ME
EVERYTHING1.
I DON'TBELIEVE IT. WELL, I
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SINCE THIS DOESNT THINK THAT,
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DID YOU KNOW
PUKE STARTED
KEEPING JOUR­NALS
A FEW
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BRENNER?
NO KIDDING,
Mm? DOES
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The 1980-81 budget request the
Auburn University trustees will
consider next month will probably
appear quite modest compared to
last year's first request for $78
million, a 44 percent increase of the
1978-79 state allocation of $53.9
million.
Gov. Fob James called that
request "unrealistic" and asked
Auburn and other state universities
to "discard" initial state allocation
requests or face the abolishment of
their individual boards of trustees.
After requesting an average of 55
percent more than their 1978-79
state monies, all universities were
granted their 1978-79 allocations,
and are operating on that money
now.
Universities were requested to
submit state money requests re­flecting
5 percent cuts from this
year's allocations, but Auburn and
other schools will also submit
budgets reflecting perceived
needs, said University President
Harry Philpott recently.
The trustees of each state univer­sity
must approve state allocation
requests.
Last year, Troy State asked for a
101 percent state allocation
increase, from $7.9 to $16 million,
while North Alabama only
requested a 38.7 percent increase,
from $7 to $9.7 million.
Such increases were not un­known
during Gov. George
Wallace's administration, and
James' stern displeasure with
large request increases took many
schools by surprise.
Auburn's real state allocation
jumped 20 percent from the 1977-78
figure of $45 million to the 1978-79
figure of $53.9 million.
Auburn officials, operating
during this 1979-80 year with
another $53.9 million allocation,
are now acutely aware of James'
belief that "expansion of any phase
of education over the 12th grade
must come sharply under control."
Philpott has said that some state
universities may not ask for more
money for the 1980-81 school year,
which contrasts sharply with last
y e a r ' s large budget request
increases.
Last year, the University of
Alabama at Birmingham asked for
a 62 percent increase, from $59.9 to
"$96.6 million, while the Huntsville
branch requested a 44 percent
increase, from $10.4 to $14.9 .
million.
The University of South Alabama
asked for $35.2 instead of $22.3
million, a 57 percent jump, while
Jacksonville State asked for a 55.5
percent increase, from $11 to $17.2
million.
Livingston asked for a 55 percent
state money increase, from $3.2 to
$4.9 million; Alabama wanted a 54
percent jump from $38.9 to $59.8
million and Montevallo requested a
53 percent increase, from $5.4
million to $8.2 million.
Alabama A and M wanted a boost
from $8.35 to $12.5 million of 50
percent, and Auburn at
Montgomery asked for a 43 percent
increase from $5.8 to $8.3 million.
Alabama's 15 junior colleges are
operating on $39.5 million this year,
after requesting $46 million, a 17
percent jump.
The 23 state technical schools
were granted $32.5 million this
year, after asking for $39 million, a
20 percent increase.
Enrollments at state universities
include Auburn's 18,867,
Alabama's 15,253, UAB's 9,851,
Troy State's 6,057, Jacksonville
State's 6,198 and South Alabama's
6,057 students.
North Alabama has 4,379,
Alabama A and M 3,717, UAH 3,271,
AUM 3,406, Montevallo 2,576 and
Livingston 1,089 students.
The board of communications is
accepting appiications for Editor and
Business Manager of the
Tiger Cub.
Applications may be picked up in the office
of Student Affairs, 304 Mary Martin Hall.
Deadline: noon, Monday Nov. 26,1979
Qualifications on page
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The Auburn Plainsman Thursday, November 15, 1979 A-8
Bernstein urges press
'Get back to the basics'
BERNSTEIN TRADES PEN FOR PODIUM
.speaks on Watergate and the quality of the press
Photography: Tony I
Tiger Cub positions available
[
The Board of Student Communi­cations
is receiving applications
for editor and business manager of
the Tiger Cub student handbook.
Candidates for editor must have
completed at least 70 hours by the
beginning of this quarter and be a
regular undergraduate or graduate
student.
Candidates for business mana­ger
must have completed at least
50 hours, by the beginning of this
quarter and be a regular student.
All candidates must have a cu­mulative
grade point average of at
least 2.00 and one year's experi­ence
on any Auburn publication
or the equivalent.
Each candidate must also agree
that he will help orient his succes­sor
and meet any other qualifica­tions
that the Board of Student
Communications adopts.
Applications may be picked up in
the Office of Student Affairs in
Mary Martin Hall. The deadline for
applications is noon, Nov. 26.
Fob returns to AU sidelines,
recalls his days on the field
By Ed Moore
Sports Editor
Auburn's third leading career
rusher returned to the field Satur­day
to watch his alma mater beat
Mississippi State for homecoming.
Alabama Gov. Fob James stood
on the Auburn sideline in the
second half, the first time he has
been there since his last game as a
Tiger in 1955.
James presented homecoming
queen Sallie Jacob with a bouquet
at the halftime festivities, and gave
a short speech.
At the beginning of the second
half, he and son Pat James stood
with the team, just inside the team
area at the 30 yard line. He spoke to
few players and tried to avoid
lengthy conversations, remember­ing
what it was like during a game
in his playing days.
"flames showed little emotion
during the tight fourth quarter and
his expression hardly changed
when the defense held with just
over three minutes left to play.
But when James Brooks broke
the game open with a 66 yard run
James smiled broadly, grabbed
Brooks on his return to the sideline
and said, "Brilliant run, my
friend."
The governor, number 23 as a
Tiger, was more relaxed after
that, smiling and talking more
readily for the remainder of the
game.
After the game, James went into
the Tigers' dressing room and
spoke to the players. Head Coach
Doug Barfield declined to reveal
what James told hi:i team,saying
he did not want to be James' "press
agent." Barfield also said James
was virtually unnoticed by the
Auburn coaches during the game.
But the players quoted James as
saying, "You played tough, espe­cially
in the fourth quarter. It's
great to win, but this is the past.
You've got to look on to Georgia
and play them like you did in the
fourth quarter."
James gained 1,913 yards during
his AU football career.
ODK cake race set to run
The 51st annual Omicron Delta
Kappa cake race will be run Nov.
28 at 3 p.m.
All freshmen, including women,
are eligible to register for the
Trustees
From page A-1
Alabama Cooperative Extension
Building.
The trust fund was set up when
WAPI radio station was sold.
Auburn's portion of the sale,
$132,000, was placed in the special
trust account and specified for use
only by the Cooperative Extension
Service. t
The board passed unanimously a
motion to accept the student activ­ities
building proposal "in princi­ple"
encouraging further planning
by the Special Committee on
Student Activities Building.
Acting Dean J. Grady Cox of the
School of Engineering was ap­proved
formally as the dean of the
school.
During the budget committee
report, it was announced that the
budget committee had approved
the switch of $180,500 from Physi­cal
Plant to engineering for repairs
to air-conditioning and ventilation
systems.
2.6-mile race that day from 1:30 to
3 p.m. on the Haley Center con­course.
Cakes will be given to the top 25
finishers, with the winner, if male,
also receiving a kiss from Miss
Auburn.
Participants will start f^om the
concourse, run east on Thach
Avenue,turn right onto Mell Street
and head south to Samford Avenue.
Runners will then turn right onto
Samford Avenue, cross Wire Road
and turn right on Magnolia Ave­nue,
proceeding east towardTiger
Street and a finish at the con­course.
Rain date for the race is Nov. 29.
The ODK cake race was first run
in 1929 so track coach Wilbur
Hutsell could screen potential
track team members.
Last year's winner, Ron Falta,
ran a three-mile race in 15 minutes,
19 seconds.
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By Anne Harvey
Assistant News Editor
"This is a political year. There's
no time for self congratulations
(in the press). It's time to get back
to the basics," said nationally
acclaimed writer Carl Bernstein,
part of the team responsible for
unveiling the Watergate cover-up.
"The non-denial denials had
effect. Our stories were not be­lieved
by most readers."
Bernstein said many of the cre­dibility
problems are still present
today, but the media is responsible
for what readers believe. He spoke
about the changing trends of jour­nalism
and the need to re-evaluate
"...They started attacking us for
using hearsay and innuendos-some­times
questioning our ancestry. >>
He spoke Monday night in the
Student Activities Building which
was filled to capacity.
Berstein and Bob Woodward,
colleagues on the Washington Post,
wrote "All the President's Men,"
tracing their steps of investigation
from the break-in to the trial, and
"The Final Days," about Nixon's
last months in office.
Bernstein started not in the usual
manner of speech telling who he
was, but rather "what I am not."
"I am not a philosopher, histo-
1 rian or political scientist," he said.
"I am a reporter and have had
some experience in covering
Washington politics as a reporter."
Bernstein and Woodward worked
on the metropolitan staff, not the
national staff or the White House
staff. Therefore, they didn't have
many White House sources to go to
for information.
"We couldn't take sources to
fancy restaurants like the full-time
White House reporters could and
find ourselves getting stroked," he
said.
"We just set out to learn the
structure of the White House staff,
which was organized somewhat
along the lines of the KGB," he said
and added a somewhat sarcastic
"Ha, ha, na."
In the six months following the
break-in, the team wrote more
than 150 stories about Watergate.
The response of the White House
was to attempt to make the conduct
of the press the issue rather than
the conduct of the president and
staff, he said.
"We got what we coined non-denial
denials. They started at­tacking
us for using hearsay and
innuendos—sometimes questioning
our ancestry," he added. "They
were never willing to discuss the
content of our stories.
the way the press is handling the
news.
"We've done a terrible job of
expressing ourselves to others," he
said.
"Newspapers have become more
interested in promotion than in
fact. You begin to wonder if truth
hasn't become secondary. In some
areas the coverage has gotten
terested. They found this out by
reading it in the newspapers."
One of the controversial issues
today is about the crisis in Iran.
Bernstein said he feels the press is
covering it "quite adequately."
"I'm not an expert on Iran," he
said. "I just know what I've read in
the paper."
A movie made from Woodward
and Bernstein's first book, "All the
President's Men," portrayed their
investigation of Watergate.
Dustin Hoffman was cast as
Bernstein and Robert Redford as
Woodward.
The film was very accurate except
"Dustin Hoffman is very little." he
said laughingly, pointing to his own
short stature.
"They (Redford and Hoffman)
spent an amazing amount of time
at interviewing people," he said.
"In fact, they interviewed Bradlee
(editor of the Post) more extensi­vely
than we did.
' 'We were afraid it might end up
making us look like Butch Cassidy
and the Gentile Kid."
Bernstein ended his career at the
Washington Post in 1977 and is now
"The film was very accurate..We
were afraid it might end up making
us look like Butch Cassidy and the
Gentile Kid."
better, but we still cover the
Supreme Court as if it were some
kind of holy sea."
Although Bernstein said the
press had become an "orgy of
self-congratulations;* he noted
some areas of improvement.
"One improvement would be in
economics and the covering of
business," he said. "The fact that
people feel so strongly about oil
consumption shows they are in-working
on a third book alone
about the first "witch hunts" of the
cold war.
For their coverage of Watergate,
Bernstein and Woodward earned
virtually every major journalism
award, including the Sigma Delta
Chi award for distinguished
service in the field of Washington
correspondence, the George Polk
Memorial Award and for the
Post in 1978, the Pulitzer Prize for
public service.
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TheAlixm PUlWinan Thursday, November 15, 1979 A-9
AUseeks to broaden energy research
By John Mangels
Plainsman Staffwriter
Members of the Joint Committee
on Energy of the Alabama Legisla­ture
met at Auburn University
Friday to hear representative
research leaders describe some of
the many projects aimed at helping
solve the state's and nation's
energy" problems.
Chester Carroll, vice - president
for research at Auburn, gave com­mittee
members an overview of the
University's energy research and
challenged the legislature to
"define the directions in which
state energy research is going to
go."
Carroll noted that a 1978 legisla­tive
line item for energy research
allowed Auburn to begin broaden­ing
its energy research efforts. The
funds were used as "seed money"
to attract federal and industrial
funding, Carroll said, but that
Auburn was able to fund only about
one third of the proposals from
faculty members for energy
related research.
"There has been a 22-24 percent
increase in the cost of doing
research, but the cost of not doing
Students approach SGA senate
criticizing vote on referendum
By John Farish
Plainsman Staffwriter
The SGA Senate had a productive
meeting Monday evening, passing
several resolutions and debating
the validity of last week's referen­dum
vote on the proposed new
recreation center.
Two students were particularly
upset with the recent voting
process. Randy Brown, one of the
two students, commented, "The
whole thing needed to be publicized
better. Off-campus students had no
knowledge of the referendum vote
and did not understand the situa­tion."
Another student, Tim Bumpers,
questioned the actual validity of
the vote. He noted "students only
voted yes because of the posters so
near to the polling places. They
saw all the signs that said 'vote
yes' so they voted yes." As
Bumpers stated it "this situation
seems to put to question the
validity of the vote."
In SGA business, a resolution
concerning a request to ask the
Business Curriculum Committee to
re-evaluate the credit offered for
their Introductory to Computer
Management course was defeated.
SGA President Ron Taylor, voicing
the majority's negative opinion,
stated "if the Senate passes this
then every school will want us to
have some class eliminated."
The opposing opinion, voiced by
the bill's sponsor, Off-Campus
Senator Kelly May, claimed "the
course requires a great deal of
outside work, far more than the
average two hour course and there
have been numerous student com­plaints."
Other SGA business saw the
setting up of a committee under
SGA Senate control which was to
investigate complaints into the
cafeteria service of Auburn's food
service company. The new com­mittee
was established in favor of a
plan which would have made the
committee a Senate sub-committee
with the possibility of becoming a
permanent student food service
liaison
research is much "higher," Carroll
said. "If we continue to get
minimal funding, we can't continue
to carry out quality research."
Presentations to the committee
by faculty members of representa­tive
research projects included
residential and industrial wood
burning, boiler efficiency, applica­tions
of solar energy technology to
agriculture, heat storage,
efficiency increases in the tilling
and irrigation of crops and
research related to nuclear power
generation of electricity in
Alabama.
Keith Ward, director of the
Office of Public Service and
Research at Auburn, and chosen by
the Alabama Energy Management
Board to develop Alabama's State
Energy Conservation plan, told the
committee that despite achieving
48.7 percent of the Board's 1980
goal of $208 million in energy
savings, the Department of Energy
is threatening to cut off the Board's
funding in December.
Rep. Pete Turnham of Auburn,
chairman of the committee, said
the legislature had "no choice but
to pass the regulatory standards,"
and that he would "make clear
what the consequences would be"
if the regulations were defeated.
Auburn is also the site of the
largest ongoing university-based
coal research program in the
southeast, with research funding
currently valued at $3 million.
Ray Tarrer, director of the
Auburn coal research group, said
research principally involves coal
Hqu if action and clean up of this
fossil fuel.
"It is shocking to find the public
is not aware of the great need for
research," Turnham said. "I
believe the committee will meet
the challenge presented to us
today."
Turnham said the committee's
report would be presented to the
state legislature during the first
two weeks of the February session.
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The Auburn Plainsman Thursday, November 15, 1979 A-10
Working mothers must handle two full-time io bs
By Nancy Smith
Co-Copy Editor
Consider the responsibilities of
any woman who holds two full-time
jobs. Dean Ruth Galbraith of
Auburn's School of Home Econo­mics
says that is the situation
confronting working mothers.
"Research on working mothers
is limited," said Dean Galbraith.
"But what little has been done
indicates that women get very little
help from their husbands."
A working mother has "very
severe time constraints," accor­ding
to Galbraith.
She should know. As a single
parent, she raised her son while
she held full-time jobs. Galbraith's
son is now an attorney in Atlanta.
Time management is easier for
Dean Galbraith now. She recalls a
time when "there were very
decided stresses and time cons­traints"
for her. "I was lucky
enough to have a housekeeper, butl
always worried when my son was
ill.
"Stresses of managing a job, a
home and being a parent are rather
overwhelming," she said. "A
person can run out of time and
emotional and physical energy."
Today, Dean Galbraith says she
has to work to live, but that she
probably would work even if she
didn't have to. She said she would
like to become more involved in
community service if she wasn't
working.
She listed volunteer work in the
Red Cross, United Fund and local
hospitals as her choice of activi­ties.
"I'd also like to travel for
fun," she added. "And if I wasn't
working, I'd probably read a lot
more for fun.
"I'm really not ready to think
about not working," Dean
Galbraith said.
About working mothers, she
said, "We don't know all the effects
yet. There hasn't been enough
research to establish anything."
The dean said that people
assume that all effects of working
mothers on children will be bad but
she believes that isn't necessarily
so.
"Children learn to be indepen­dent
and to help with tasks when
the mother is working," Galbraith
said. "They can also learn greater
cooperation and responsibilities
within the family structure than
has been the pattern in the '50s and
'60s."
Betty Rowe, a staff clerk who has
been with the University for five
years, works because she wants to.
She said work at her house is
divided between herself, her hus­band
and their two chJlrimn
Rowe has established routines
for housework and cooking. Since
the children are in school, she
doesn't worry about them being at
home while she works.
"What I worry about is that I'm
not able to spend enough Ume with
the children's school projects and
programs," she said.
If "she wasn't working Rowe said
she would spend a lot of time with
public school projects. "There are
lots of things schools don't have
that parents could help with," she
said.
Rowe added that she would
probably get involved in volunteer
programs if she wasn't working. *T
like to keep busy," she added.
Another Auburn woman who
likes to keep busy is Elizabeth
Atkinson, an executive secretary
who handles not only a full-time
job, but four children and school
work.
Atkinson was amused at her
home not long ago when she was
playing the piano and her little boy
reminded her that she should be
doing her homework. "Well, my
major is music, so I was doing
homework," she reasoned.
He three children at home are all
school-age, and her oldest son is in
the U.S. Army. Atkinson says it's
not too difficult to keep her home
up because the children help.
"We work together," she said.
"And we all have homework to
do."
In free time Atkinson said she
enjoys attending recitals and visit­ing
friends. If she wasn't working
full-time, she said she'd be atten­ding
Auburn as a full-time student.
"That would be my only reason
for not working," Atkinson said. "I
really do enjoy my work.
"I can see how working mothers
could affect children, but it's not
like that for us. I can be as good a
mother working and I feel more
fulfilled and satisfied," she said.
"Because I'm going to school, i
understand my children better,"
she concluded.
For Mrs. Christine Porter, a
member of War Eagle's catering
staff, work is both a necessity and
something to be enjoyed. The
mother of four children s"id sue
doesn't worry about her little ones
at all.
"If I worried about them I don't
think I could work," she said. Her
work hours correspond to her
children's hours in school so she is
usually home whenever they are.
Responsibilities at the Porter
house are divided between
husband, wife and children. Porter
does most of the cooking but her
husband helps sometimes.
Asked what she enjoys most in
her free time, she responded,
"Rest."
For Miss Julie Upton, a staff
secretary, there is a different
picture of home life. She works to
support herself and has "no
problem managing her time."
Since receiving a degree in
music from Western Kentucky
University, Upton has held full-time
jobs. "I've accepted work as
part of my life." she said.
In free time, Upton is involved in
Christian groups and plays piano
Campus fun with toilet paper
becoming an expensive prank
for her church. If she wasn't
working, Upton said she would like
full-time work with the church,
probably in campus counseling.
She expressed concern for
children of working mothers,
saying, "Small children need their
mother's love and attention."
Opinions concerning working
mothers obviously vary at Auburn,
and according to Galbraith, only
time and research can indicate
what the result of women joining
the work force will be.
At Auburn University, where 45
percent of workers are women,
advice from Galbraith could help.
She said, "Set priorities and consi­der
family interaction first. Try to
promote responsibilities for other
family members."
A final note was, "Don't try to be
super-housekeeper.''
ROLLING RIGHT ALONG
.toilet paper clean-up costs $600 per week
By Milton Hudson
Plainsman Staff writer
Toilet paper. Hardly an earth-shaking
topic until you consider
how much time and money Auburn
University spends on toilet paper
weekly.
Charlie Crawford, grounds fore­man
stated that on a "typical"
Monday he has to send a crew to
clean up the toilet paper strewn all
over campus. This normally invol­ves
about 10 men and two large
trucks.
Crawford said he believes this
cost around $200 plus the use of the
trucks. In addition to the direct
cost to clean up the mess Crawford
has to take these men off their
regular jobs, which delay needed
repairs and projects around cam­pus.
There is another aspect to the
problem. Floyd Thompson of Buil­ding
Service said that every week­end
Haley Center, Parker Hall,
Dunstan Hall and a number of
other buildings on campus are
stripped of their toilet paper.
On Halloween night Campus Se­curity
caught four men rolling
some of the dorm areas. They had
already thrown a large quantity
and had a large amount remain­ing.
According to Thompson it was
probably University paper.
Crawford said "Last week was
the worst I had ever seen." Since
the city has put the wires at
Toomer's underground, the cam­pus
has been receiving more toilet
paper than in past years, he said.
Crawford added that the city is
responsible for cleaning up the
area except that which blows or is
thrown past the sidewalk on Mag­nolia
and College.
Crawford approximated the
weekly labor cost to the University
for its clean-up efforts is $600. He
added that some of the removal
work was hazardous in nature,
because in order to remove the
paper from the upper limbs he has
to have a man climb into trees.
Crawford said it is frustrating to
pay a man "four dollars an hour to
poke at toilet paper with a stick."
In a time of level funding, it is
clearly wasteful to have to use up
needed funds in order to keep the
campus beautiful,Crawford said.
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B.v Ann Weddington
Plainsman Staff writer
Henry A- eCarl, associate profes­sor
of economics and earth science
at the University of Alabama in
Birmingham, spoke to a small
group of Alabama Education Asso­ciation
and American Association
of University Professors members
and general Auburn faculty in
Haley Center Tuesday afternoon.
McCarl, who will be the pre­sident
of AEA next year, spoke on
the issue of faculty rights and
responsibilities in a time of re­trenchment.
He began with the subject of
retrenchment saying, "While
student enrollment is up and work­loads
for faculty increasing,
salaries are not increasing with the
cost of living."
He added that the general public
is not in the mood to increase taxes
for education.
He then talked about faculty
members'responsibilities. He said
that aside from teaching students
as well as they possibly could,
doing research and publishing as
evidence of that research, the
faculty must speak out for higher
institutions. He added that they
must also make an effort to view
their own institution as part of the
entire education model.
This then lead him to the rights of
faculty. He said they include, "the
right to speak out for what they
believe is correct, to criticize what
they feel is wrong, to be heard and
a part of the decision making
process, to speak directly to legis­lators
and public officials and see
that information put to them is in
the faculty's own best interests."
McCarl added that faculty
members have the right to join
organizations that will defend their
rights. "We must stick together
and organize. It's an old game—as
old as a management and labor.
We have the right and the respon­sibility
to see that the war is won,
not just the battles," McCarl said.
It is especially important for the
older faculty members with tenure
who are In no Immediate danger of
losing their jobs, to speak out for
their younger colleagues "who will
be the ones to get caught in the
crunch," he said.
According to Earl Smith, presi­dent
of Auburn's AEA chapter,
there are only 15 faculty here who
are members of AEA and only
about 50 or 80 who are members of
AAUP.
McCarl said he was here to
"build enthusiasm for AEA and
AAUP, "but could understand the
small percentage interested
because "people think they can
handle things on their own until it's
their own neck's on the line. Then
they come begging for help."
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Campus Calendar
BLOCK AND BRIDLE CLUB-There
will be a meeting of the
Block and Bridle Club Thursday at
7 p.m. in room 203 of the Animal
Science Building.
PSICHI-The
Psi Chi meeting will feature
Dr. Burkhart speaking on the
subject of rape, Monday at 7:30
p.m. in room 880 of Foy Union.
LAW SCHOOL INTERVIEWS
A representative from the Ala­bama
School of Law will be holding
personal interviews on the AU
campus on Tuesday, Nov. 27. For
further inforYnation contact Dr.
William E. Kelly in Haley Center
7004 at 826-5370. The representative
will also meet that evening with the
Auburn Pre-law Society. For more
information on the meeting call
826-6860 or 821-6622.
AUBURN SCIENCE FICTION
AND FANTASY SOCIETY-The
public is invited to a meeting of
the club Monday night at 8 in Foy
Union 320. A program will be given
.on Andre Norton and her work.
PHI ETA SIGMA-Phi
Eta Sigma will hold initiation
for new members Monday at 6:30
p.m. in room 203 of Foy~ Union.
Glom pictures will be taken.
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PRAISE FOR A RETIREE
.Philpott, Trustees applaud Lanham (center) after his retirement announcement
Lanham
From page A-1
from Clemson University, the
master's from the University of
Tennessee, the doctorate from
Michigan State University and has
done post-doctoral work at Iowa
State University.
He joined the Auburn faculty in
1939 as assistant professor of agri­cultural
economics, becoming
a department head in 1956. In
1954-55, Lanham was elected as
president of the general faculty
and chairman of the Faculty Coun­cil,
which has since been changed
to the Faculty Senate.
He was named associate director
of the Agricultural Experiment
Station and assistant dean of the
School of Agriculture in 1964. In
1966, he was named by Philpott as
AU's first vice president for
research. In 1962, he was named
vice president for administration.
In teaching and research, his
principal areas of professional in­terests
include farm management,
production economics, agricultural
policy and economic development.
He is the author or co-author of
more than 100 articles and other
publications.
UNION BUILDING-WAR
EAGLE CAFETERIA-The
Union Building will close for
Thanksgiving holidays on Wednes­day,
Nov. 21 at 5:30 p.m. and
reopen on Sunday, Nov. 25 at 8 a.m.
War Eagle Cafeteria will close
Wednesday, Nov. 21 at 1 p.m. for
Thanksgiving holidays and reopen
on Monday, Nov. 26 at 6:30 a.m.
PRE - VET - CLUB -
A local small animal veterinarian
will discuss all phases of- small
animal practice at the meeting for
club,members and all interested
pre-yet students. The meeting will
be Monday at 7 p.m. in the Large
Animal Clinic.
MISS GLOMERATA PAGEANT-The
1979-80 Miss Glomerata
Pageant will be held on Sunday,
Nov. 18, at 8 p.m. in the Student
Activities Building. The top 20
finalists were recently selected.
They are: Cherie Casey, Tracy
Burt, Dee Waller, Terri Haviland,
Margaret Winter and Laurie
Simmons. Also selected were
Susan Wilson, Susan Flach, Cyndie
Boehme, Stephanie Clark, Joni
Johnson, Karen Patterson and
Mary Eastman. Other top 20 beau­ties
included Beth Ansley, Marie
Martin, Lauren Oliver, Francie
Flckling, Rica Salman, Carol Ann
Person and Cheryl Joyce. Master
of ceremonies will be Mrs. Don
Cavanaugh, fashion coordinator
for Gayfers and Aubie the Tiger
will be a host. There is no admis­sion
charge.
SIGMA DELTA CHI-There
will be a meeting for all
members tonight at 5:30 at War
Eagle cafeteria.
FOOTBALL-ANDERS AND J
ANDM-Employees
of Anders and John­ston
and Malone Bookstores will
hold a football game tonight at 7 in
Duck Samford Park. Admission is
50 cents and proceeds go to Auburn
United Fund.
AED-The
fall initiation banquet for
AED will be held on Tuesday, Nov.
27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Motor Lodge
Convention Center. All ticket
orders must be turned in to Mrs.
McDaniel by this Friday. Guest
speaker will be Dr. Doris Wilson,
pediatric opthamologist.
AMATEUR RADIO CLUB-There
will be a meeting of the
Amateur Radio Club on Tuesday at
6:30 p.m. at the top floor of Broun
Hall.
COLLEGE REPUBLICANS-There
will be a meeting of the
College Republicans tonight at 6 in
room 360 at Foy Union. George
Seibels, current Republican state
representative and former mayor
of Birmingham, will be the guest
speaker.
FOOTBALL-The
Plainsman will take on the
SGA in an annual gridiron match
Sunday at 2 p.m. on the new
intramural fields. Spectators are
invited.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR-Handcrafted
Christmas orna­ments
and gifts will be sold Satur­day
at a craft bazaar-garage sale
in the Student Activity Building. It
will start at 8:30 a.m. and last until
11:30 a.m.
It is sponsored by residents of
Caroline Draughon Village..
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