The Campus Chat (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 49, No. 65, Ed. 1 Friday, August 12, 1966 Page: 2 of 4
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PAGE ? - -EDITORIALS
Friday, August 12, 1966
Dallas Combats Problem
Curfew No Answer
To Teen-age Crimes
The recent late-nitfht heating of
a police officer brought to a head
the growing problem of what to
do about teen-age violence in Dal-
las. One proposed answer has been
to enforce a curfew that restricts
minors from being out past a cer-
tain hour.
Dallas is not alone in its effort
to combat this situation. New York
has struggled for a number of
years with gang wars.
The FBI recently issued a crime
report for 1965. The figures are
discouraging. The report listed
2,750,000 serious crimes commit-
ted last year in this country, an in-
crease six times as large as the
population growth
Since l! 6o crime has increased
46 per cent, the report said, with
a rape every 2ti minutes; a murder
every hour, an aggravated assault
every two and one-half minutes;
60 auto thefts an hour and a bur-
glary every 27 seconds.
This picture of gloom is used as
a smoke screen for some Dallas
officials. They say that their city
is not alone in the rapidly growing
rate of violence. They would like
to dismiss the subject as a useless
cause that has arisen from the
tremendous growth of the city. We
Critics Want Change
Oh Say Can You Sing
Our National Anthem?
When they think of the red
glare of shots in the night and the
roar and burst of bombs overhead,
most Americans recall scenes of
battle, war and even death. These
thoughts should lead perceptive
people to thoughts of resulting
peace and victory.
There is a song, criticized for
its inappropriate music and clum-
sy, halting meter, which describes
vivid battle scenes, expresses tri-
umph and hails the United States
M the "land of the free." It is a
song consisting of four verses, only
one of which is familiar to many:
0 say can you see by the dawn's
early light
What so proudly we hail'd at the
twilight's last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright
stars through the perilous fight.
O'er the ramparts we watch'd
were so gallantly streaming?
And the rocket's red glare — the
l omb bursting in air
Gave proof through the night
that our flag was still there.
O say, does that Star-Spangled
Banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the
home of the brave?
In 1981 this song was officially
approved by the U. S. Senate as
our national anthem. Why was this
militant-sounding poem, ill-fitted
to a hard-to-sing tune, adopted by
our nation's leaders over other sug-
gestions such as "America the
Beautiful." "America" ("My Coun-
try, 'tis of Thee"), and even "Yan-
kee Doodle"? ('apt. James Joyce
of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
conceded that the song does have
a flavor of war, but "its primary
viewpoint, like that of our nation,
is contructively | eaceful."
In a recent article, Renee B.
Fisher wrote in favor of a new na-
tional anthem, selected by the peo-
ple in a popular election. She felt
that every new level of acceptance
reached by "The Star-Spangled
Banner" since 1890 could be traced
directly to military circumstances.
In the Spanish-American War of
1898, for instance, Admiral Dewey
designated it to be played on of-
ficial occasions by the U.S. Navy.
Mrs. Fisher agrees with a con-
gressman who once stated that the
song was a war song, born under
the roaring guns, and is there-
With the Alumni
Smith Named
Agency Veep
FRANK SMITH (B.S. '40) ha* been
appointed senior vice president of With-
er poon & Associate* Inc., a Fort Worth
public relations and advertising agency.
Before joininir Witherspoon, Smith was
with Tracy-Locke Advertising Co. of
Dallai for 13 years.
<;ARY G. PAYNE (H.H.A. 64) was
commissioned a aecond lieutenant in the
U. S. Air Force after graduation from
Officer Training School at Lackland
AFB, San Antonio. He will bo stationed
at Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falli, for
training aa an accounting and finance
officer.
Federal Center Stands Ready
Stocked for Disaster
cannot ignore a problem that is
spreading and entering every sec-
tion of the city.
North Dallas has t>een hardest
hit by teen-age destruction. A
drive-in there was forced to close
down after teen-agers moved in
and destroyed its steady trade by
blocking the parking area and ord-
ering one Coke to last them for
two or three hours. This incident
was dismissed and eventually for-
gotten.
Is a curfew the answer for Dal-
las? A curfew for parents as well
as their children would certainly
aid ir keeping the youths off the
streets and at home. Too often the
parents do not know and do not
care where their kids are. They are
too busy with their own social life
to bother with their children.
"Here's some money so scram,"
is often the reply from ihese peo
pie who forget they are parents.
The craze for youth that has
swept our country is destroying
home, family and love. The parents
should face up to their responsibili-
ties and stay at home for a change.
But, alas, the discotheques would
be forced to close if this should
ever happen.
—Mike Alexander
lt> It VKHII-: FASSKI.
Lights and machinery supported by
springs, a bicycle built for two i with a
fan attached) and room* stocked with
canned rations and bunk bed* indicate
a state of readiness at the Federal ('en-
ter three mile* east of (teuton.
The center ts one of seven in the na-
tion that will operate in case of a na-
tional emergency Key <e«leral officials
from the Southwest would run govern-
ment agencies from the protected build-
ing
l>r. Walter Hansen, director of the
geography department, toured the center
last week with the Current World Prob-
lems class
The importance and purpose of the
building ia difficult to realize, but those
on the tour twgan to comprehend it.
Conference rooms with mapa on all
walls and desks displaying government
emblems anil shields remind one of scenes
from movies about bombings and disas-
ters. The realization that this center is
not part of a movie or play is impressive.
People employed at the Center must
lie prepared to do their job any day, just
in case the emergency should occur.
THE CENTKK is a three-story struc-
ture, with two of the levels below ground.
The underground structure of reinforced
concrete contains 60,000 square feet.
Normally, 100 persons arc employed at
the center, but in an emergency, work-
ing and living facilities are provided for
500 persons for 30 days.
(lames West, director of training and
fore permeated with the spirit of
war rather than the higher and
nobler ideals of Americanism.
It looks as if Mrs. Fisher is pick-
ing a minor point on which to h1k>1-
ish "The Star-Spangled Banner"
as the national anthem. Her idea of
a popular election to choose a more
appropriate song is a bit far-
fetched, with the major concerns
gripping this nation today. Though
most Americans recognize the dif-
ficulty in singing the national an-
them. this almost antiquated song
is now so much a part of tradition
that to try to revise or abolish it
would be not only troublesome but
fruitless.
It is difficult to teach old dogs
new tricks, not because they can't
learn but because they have de-
veloped habits they do not wish to
change. Besides this, most old
dogs lack the patriotism and spirit
that characterized their ancestors.
—Linda Wright
Invisible Men
Campus Kept
Green, Clean
Walking across the North Texas
campus is a pleasure. The grass is
always cut, the trees are trimmed,
and there are flowers blooming.
Sometimes there >s litter, but it
does not stay on the ground long.
We have a group of almost invisi-
ble men to thank for our campus.
They are the men from the Ser-
vice Center, often seen digging the
holes for a new tree, setting out
flowers and trimming the shrub-
bery. These men are the ones whom
we see cutting the grass as we
dash to get to class. These are the
men we see but take for granted.
Imagine what our campus would
look like if we did not have these
men caring for it. Everyone would
have to wade through piles of lit-
ter. The shrubbery would be noth-
ing more than unruly and massive
green bushes trying to choke out
the buildings and sidewalks. The
grass would be uncut and would
die in the summer from lack of
water.
Who would want to go to a uni-
versity that had an unkept cam-
pus? Kach of us likes to hear a
visitor to the campus comment
about how lovely the grounds are.
The men from the Service Center
are the ones responsible for the
favorable impression visitors have.
There are many ways the stu-
dents could show their apprecia-
tion for the work these men do to
keep the campus beautiful and
alive. The nicest way would be to
refrain from throwing trash on
the ground. This simple act of self-
restraint would show that the work
these men do for us is recognized
and appreciated.
The campus is like a state or
national park; it is there for every-
one to see and enjoy. Each of us
has the responsibility to leave it
the way he found it.
—Kenny Leach
Denton's Emergency Facility
Eauippcd with provisions, reinforced in concrete and
adorned with government emblems, the three-level Federal
Center near Denton includes an underground structure
which can shelter 500 persons (or 30 days.
Fernando Pinon
Birchers, Beatnicks
Wave Banners
It didn't happen (hut it could) . . .
President Johnson wanted an up to
date, first-hand report on the progress
of his (ireat Society, so he called lead-
ers of the different "rights" groups
around the country for a meeting at a
Washington stadium.
The representatives converged on the
stadium much like a national political
convention the groups were seated to-
gether under a banner that proclaimed
the right they were advocating.
Robert Welch, proclaiming the John
Birch Society's "Right to lie lull per
cent American," was chairman. He open-
ed the meeting and immediately the
"rights" representatives vied for recog-
nition.
"Mr Chairman," the representative
of the "Right to L'se Drugs" delegation
cried out. "I move that the Great Socie-
ty allow the use of drugs for every
American. Drugs stimulate creative
thinking, and America cannot afford to
curtail the creative potential of its citi-
zens. Besides, we have this right under
the "pursuit of happiness" clause in the
Constitution."
"We second the motion," shouted the
"Right for Sexual Freedom" delegation
in unison. "We agree with the drug del-
egation, but would like to add that sex-
ual freedom should also be permitted.
After all, psychologists tell us that sex-
ual freedom is conducive to a healthy
mental attitude."
Welch squirmed a little, but approved
the drug delegation motion.
"Mr, Chairman," cried the spokesman
Campus Echoes
Cheating Rocks
Ohio Campus
Columbus, Ohio — the worst exam
cheating scandal in the school's history
broke open at Ohio State University in
July. Ten students were expelled and 29
were suspended.
Executive Dean John T. Bonner said
the students obtained a freshman math
final by bribing • janitor to unlock a
cabinet two nights before the exam was
given Faculty members learned of the
incident and changed the test.
The dean said the incident was con-
fined to the math department and was
not part of a larger cheating operation.
Ohio State has an enrollment of 32,000,
The janitor, who has been fired, said
he was promised $100 but got only $43,
for the "Right to Bear Arms" delega-
tion. "We i. that the (ireat Society
permit all citizens to bear arms. In
this time of danger from Russian and
Chinese Communist conspiracy, every
citizen should lie well-armed to deter any
kind of invasion or subversion. The
Founding Fathers wisely gave us this
right in the Constitution."
THK MOTION PASCO unani-
mously after the "Right to Abol-
ish Prayer" delegation was persuaded to
vote with the majority by the "Right to
Use Profanity and Obscenity" delegates.
President Johnson and Sargent Shriv-
er, head of the Great Society, looked at
each other and smiled contentedly. "We
are doing great," Johnson said. "Every-
body has come and reasoned together,
and everyone is getting what he wants."
After the chair had heard the dele-
gates from such groups as the "Right to
Strike," the "Right to Be Given Social-
ized Medicine," the "Right to Riot" and
others, Welch called upon the President
to speak.
Johnson got on the podium and look-
ed at the cheering, flag-waving dele-
gates. "It makes me very proud to be a
witness to this convention," he said. "It
ia people like you, who fight for what
you think is right, who will carry the
(ireat Society to a glorious end. With
your determination we will not fail."
The delegates cheered wildly. Outside,
people going about their daily business
peered at the half-dressed beatniks and
gun-toting persons milling around the
entrance to the stadium.
And hardly anybody noticed a neatly
dressed, middle-aged couple parading
back and forth outside the stadium. They
were not able to get a seat in the con-
vention (no great interest in their cause,
they were told). They carred a sign no-
body seemed to pay attention to. It
read; "Right to Live in a Safe Amer-
ica."
Tips Tops
In Denton
Waitresses and waiters in local
Denton restaurants never know
what to expect as a tip from stu-
dents One waiter recently served
four North Texas student* and re
ceived no money for his services.
But on the table lay his tip an
unopened pack of cigarettes, one
full book of stamps, and a thank
you note written on the napkin.
Letter to the editor
education at the center, said, "The offic-
ials who will work at the center in case
of an emergency have already been des
ignated Moat are from the Pallas Fort
Worth area " Others will come from
New Mexico, Arkansas, Oklahoma and
Louisiana
The center is one of three national
warning centers in the country. If nec-
essary it can control the area assigned
to two other centers in addition to the
Southwest.
It is equipped with three radio sta-
tion facilities. Pop-up antennas remain
underground until needed.
The center can operate from its own
underground power plant, three .'175-kilo-
watt generators. Only two generators
are necessafq gof the center to function;
the third one is a safety measure.
West told the geography students that
he knew the power plant was in working
order the day of their visit A power
failure in Denton that morning caused
the center's power plant to go into use
The center depends on its own 1,250-
foot well for water
OFFICIALS WHO WOCI.D enter the
building after a bombing would have to
go through a decontamination shower
The tour included a walk through the
shower with warnings not to touch the
lever. Ten water faucets go to work on
artyont who presses the lever
Springs! on machinery and lights pre
vent jarring and damage to the instru
ments by a bomb.
Exercise for those who must remain
in the building for an extended length of
time is provided by the bicycle built for
two The chain moves the blades >f a
fan. instead of wheels, and improves
ventilation by circulating the air
The center houses offices of the Red
Cross, Fe«lera! <'ommunications Comnu*
■ion, Federal Aviation Agency. Federal
Reserve System, General Services Admin
istration and Emergency Planning
The departments of agriculture, artny.
commerce, interior and the treasury also
have offices in the center
The executive office of the President is
also represented
Before touring the underground facil
lties. a lecture and slides concerning civil
defense were presented to the geogra
phy students in the center's briefing
room
ONE OF THE M UN I IVII. defense
programs l* the National Shelter Sur
vey Under this program, buildings with
adequate protection and space are mark
ed with yellow and black fallout shelter
signs Plans to allocate people to shelters
are now being discussed
The Texas Department of Public Safe
ty is the key warning instrument of a
national emergency in the state. West
said A more effective system, an over
ride switch, is being developed for the
future This switch would automatically
turn on all radios in aw of an emerg
eney
Reactions to the federal center varied
among the students Many thought a job
there would !«> worthwhile in order to
have protection in case of an emergency
Others thought that the center made
Denton more vulnerable to attack And
all were impressed
Complaint or Conspiracy
From Dr. Charles E. Nelson, English
faculty.
The editorial by Billy Ahrens ("Ex-
tremist Groups Stir Race Riots," Chat,
July 29) is too gross an exaggeration to
let pass without comment.
Ahrens remarks, "'These so-called riots
are not riots They are revolts, well-
planned revolts. Extremist Negro lead
era— spurred by Communist instigators
- •wait for a racial incident to occur, then
move in to develop it into a sniping . .
fracas." He then suggests that there is
a network of extremist groups that planB
each new uprising: "Extremist groups
are multiplying all over the nation. These
groups collect weapons and teach guer-
rilla warfare tactics (sic) then they get
ready for the next city they plan to en-
gulf in racial violence." By implication,
this network is masterminded by the
"Communist instigators" he mentioned
before,
Atty. Gen. Nichols Katzenbach re-
cently stated (in a news report on Sun-
day, July 81) that "recent riots in Chica-
go, Cleveland and New York were not or-
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listed that "It would be a tragic mistake
to try to say that the riots are the re-
sult of some masterminding plot." He
acknowledges that there are people in
these cities who seek to "stir up trouble,"
and that there are organised youth
gangs. He stated that "We know who
they are We keep an eye on them."
But KaUenbach did not say the riots
were "spurred by Communist instiga-
tora." And even if they were, I do not
believe that would make the Negro's
grievances any less just.
According to KaUenbach, the riots
are at least partially caused by frustra-
tion, unemployment, and even prosperity:
"It must be very difficult," he said "to
see other people with good jobs, with
television sets, with new cars, see . . .
a prosperity society and feel you are not
getting your fair share of this."
Ahrens' remarks, it seems to me, pre-
sent a distorted and even incorrect inter-
pretation of the riots. I agree that there
is an element of revolt in the riota, but
there was an element of revolt in the
Boston Tea Party.
Surely Ahrens would like to re-write
that last sentence in his editorial: "The
Negro problem will continue until those
who want violence are driven from the
ghettoes," If one extends the logic of
such a statement, he realizes that the
Negro problem will presumably disap
pear if we follow Ahrens' advice, al-
though the ghettoes will, apparently, re-
main.
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Ahrens replies: If you have followed
the riota in the papers you will remem-
ber that Chicago authorities obtained
information that told them when and
where the next racial disturbance would
occur.
The professor's last paraitraph is a
rather gross extension of my lotric: no-
body feels that way, and the professor
knows it.
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