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Feasibility of CO deferments
(This is the second in a series of special articles prepared for the
Thresher by the Rice Ad Hoc Committee for the Study of the Draft.—Ed.)
In 1065 the Supreme Court handed down its decision con-
cerning the "Supreme Being clause" of the peacetime draft
law. In Mr. Justice Clark's statement of the ruling he said: "We
have concluded that Congress, in using the expression 'Supreme
Being' rather than the designation 'God', was merely clarifying
the meaning of religious training and belief so as to embrace
all religions and to exclude essentially political, sociological,
or philosophical views.
"We believe that under this construction, the test of belief
'in a relation to a Supreme Being' is whether a given belief
that is sincere and meaningful occupies a place in the life of
its possessor parallel to that filled by the orthodox belief in
God of one who clearly qualifies for the exemption.
"Where such beliefs have parallel positions in the lives
of their respective holders we cannot say that one is 'in a rela-
tion to a Supreme Being' and the other is not." In light of this
decision it is somewhat easier to qualify for CO classification
than heretofore.
The "Special Form for Conscientious Objectors" of the
SSS still contains the question (Series II, 1) "Do you believe
in a Supreme Being?" A conscientious objector who does not
find the term acceptable despite the Court decision should leave
the question unanswered.
The Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors recom-
mends that in place of an answer "yes" or "no", one who can-
not answer the question in its present form should indicate as
much with "I don't know" or "see next question."
Question 2 is: "Describe the nature of your belief. . . andj
state whether or not your belief in a Supreme Being involves J
duties which to you are superior to those arising from any
human relation." In answering this question an applicant may
explain his belief without reference to God.
He should try to show in detail how his belief in Brother-
hood, Justice, Love, etc. takes the place in his life of a belief
in God. This "parallel belief" criterion qualifies in Brotherhood,
Justice, Love, etc. as a basis for a CO claim if the sincerely
held belief involves a sense of obligation not to participate
in "war in any form."
While an avowed atheist or non-religious claim is still re-
jected, it has become h#Ser to disbelieve in a Supreme Being.
Since Brotherhood, Justice, Love, etc. now qualify under the
parallel belief" criterion, a CO applicant who holds such a
belief, believes in a Supreme Being whether he realizes it or
not.
For further information consult a draft counselor or seek
legal aid. Also see "Handbook for Conscientious Objectors,"
Ninth Edition, Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors,
2016 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Penn. 19103.
(One copy of the handbook is on reserve in Room 362 of
Baker College. The price of the handbook is one dollar, and
copies are obtainable at the Houston Regional Office of the
American Friends Service Gommittee, 4717 Crawford Street.)
Meticulous interpretation
Symphony shines in Verdi finale
By GEORGE BRIGHT
Fine Arts Staff
Sir John Barbirolli closed his
concert series with a truly in-
spired performance of the
"Manzoni Requiem" of Giu-
seppe Verdi.
To assist him he imported
four of the finest soloists heard
in Houston in recent years:
Elizabeth Yaughan, soprano,
Maureen Forrester, contralto,
Richard Lewis, tenor, and Yi-
Kvvei Sze, bass.
Each of these pepole has
much to recommend in his fav-
or. Yet two impressions re-
main after all others fade.
First, the "Agnus Dei," with
its difficult octave passages
for the soprano and the mezzo
soprano, were exteremely deli-
cately handled, with precise in-
tonation throughout.
The chorus responded with
equally accurate intonation.
Second, the rehearsals of the
interpretation must have been
meticulous. The response given
to Sir John and the understand-
ing of his demands implies con-
centrated efforts during the re-
hearsal hours.
Choral Response
The chorus was equally well-
versed on the desires of Sir
John.
With only minor exceptions
they responded very well both
to the over-all structure which
he imposed on the music and
to the specific effects with
which he achieved this struc-
ture.
The structure is significant.
During the entire work there
was not a dull moment. The
flow of the themes was free
and was never allowed to stag-
nate. Partly this was reflected
in the tempos chosen; partly,
in the unity which encompassed
the being of the work.
Only the "Libera Me," as
threshing-it-out
McCarthy supporters urge Rice action in primary
To the Editor:
On Saturday, May 4, the Tex-
as state primary elections will
be held to determine party can-
didates for state offices.
Although there will be no
presidential ballot, the precinct
conventions held at the polling
places immediately following
the closing of the polls will
select delegates to the Sena-
torial District conventions.
Representatives from the Dis-
trict conventions to the state
conventions will determine the
composition of the Texas state
delegation to the national party
conventions.
Anyone who votes in the pri-
mary election is eligible to be
a member of his party's precinct
convention. Since the precinct
conventions are in general poor-
ly attended, a relatively small
number of active participants
can usually control the conven-
tion.
For those opposing the John-
son administration, this will be
the only outlet within the poli-
tical system to express their
dissent.
It was largely the efforts of
students which enabled Sena-
tor Eugene McCarthy to cap-
ture 20 of the 24 New Hamp-
shire delegates to the national
Democratic convention.
Senator McCarthy is the prin-
cipal opposition .candidate to
both the war and the adminis-
tration. Commitment 1 to Mc-
Carthy of but one or two dis-
trict delegations in Texas, John-
son's home state, will strike a
significant blow against John-
son's renomination.
Such a result can be effected
by Texas students. Rice stu-
dents must be a driving force
to achieve this end in Houston.
The Rice Students for Mc-
Carthy, under the auspices of
the Houston Citizens for Mc-
Carthy, has begun active cam-
paigning on the precint level.
The efforts of the Rice Students
for McCarthy have already been
recognized on both local and na-
tional television!
Our goal of controlling this
Senatorial District is realizable
provided that student support
is forthcoming. All student?
who are dissatisfied with the
present administration should
realize that any effort ot\ their
parts will be significant.
With the primary election
less than five weeks away, im-
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You may join in this effort by
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stated by the chorus, was out
of shape. This was due not so
much to the interpretation giv-
en by Sir John but rather to
the roughness of the choral
statement.
The orchestral accompani-
ment was generally more than
adequate. Only occasionally did
they overpower either the
chorus or the soloists.
There were some rough en-
trances and attacks, and the
strings could have been better
in tune in several exposed
spots, but these were minor
flaws in an otherwise thrill-
ing evening.
The chorus, too, suffered
from having too many voices.
The bulk naturally imposed
ragged attacks and some dis-«
agreement with the orchestra
on certain pitches, but the mis-
takes were far from obnoxious.
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Garon, Phil. The Rice Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 55, No. 23, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 28, 1968, newspaper, March 28, 1968; Houston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth245026/m1/3/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Rice University Woodson Research Center.