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O PINIONS in this column seemingly are be
ing interpreted by many lied and lllack
readers as official University views.
Such an interpretation is incorrect. Opinions
expressed in this column arc those of The Red
and Mack editorial staff.
Editorial subjects are decided upon at week
ly editorial conferences attended only by the
editorial staff members, all Red and Black
editorials arc written by editorial staff mem
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No effort is exerted on the part of The Red
and Black to express official University policies
and opinions.
Our opinions only arc voiced here and they
are not to be interpreted otherwise.
Weekend of Weekends
T HAT annual weekend of weekends the
one that makes all the others appear inac
tive—is here, and with it conies all the gaiety,
excitement, and eolor of another University
homecoming eelebrat ion.
This year a new feature, the Pep Club-spon
sored parade, will add more interest and spirit
to the weekend that includes the usual football
game, campus-wide dances, concert, house deco
rations, beauty revue, and senior parade. The
Pep Club and all participating organizations
are to uiiniended for their work on this
project.
While the dance crowds are getting in the
"swing and sway” with Sammy Kaye, we hope
the Bulldogs will be gettting “back in the swing
of things” with a victory over Alabama. They
need it badly if they are to make a good show
ing in the last three game stretch, and nothing
could add more to the success of the big week
end than a triumph over the Crimson Tide.
We join fellow students and faculty mem
bers in welcoming returning alumni and visi
tors. We hope the weekend is a successful one
in every way for all Georgia supporters.
Unusual Parade
A TIIENTANS tomorrow will participate in a
parade—an unusual array of floats, ears
and trucks. Wrecked automobiles, ambulances,
policemen and state troopers will be in the
event, a solemn reminder that Safety Week is
here.
Apparently everything has been considered,
even to the extent that two wrecked ears have
been placed at conspicuous points downtown to
remind students and townspeople that traffic
accidents are becoming an increasing problem.
We commend the lenders in this program.
May their attitude concerning sober, careful
driving be continued. We hope University stu
dents will contribute their share toward keep
ing the campus and Athens “accident-free.”
Students Want Busses
f ^' 11 IS week The Red and Black’s symposium
reporter asked eight students for their
opinions concerning an inter-campus bus sys
tem.
The answers show, by n ratio of seven to
one, that there is a definite need for student
transportation from one campus to the other
during elnss breaks.
By planning routes considering both the fae-
tors of economy and convenience of londing
centers, a self-supporting bus system could be
set up.
Wc believe it would eliminate the problem
of students entering classes late, traffic jams
on Athens streets and would provide a safe
way of travel between campuses for students.
It also would help alleviate the campus park
ing problem—presently one of the University’s
major problems. Many students who now drive
their cars daily to the University would leave
thier automobiles at home and ride an inter-
campus bus.
There is an inter-campus bus system includ
ed in the University’s so called long-range plan.
However, the fact is. students need transporta
tion between campuses now.
All past pleas for inter-campus busses appar
ently have been unheeded. We hope someone
with the initiative and authority to do some
thing about the situation will take note and
try to get something done.
Readers' Opinions
George Editorial Lashed
The Red and Black Editor:
I am writing not to question the freedom of the press, but to ques
tion the moral responsibility of the press as represented bv The Red
and Black. I am writing with spe
published on Senator George in the
Unquestionably, Senator George
lias rendered long and arduous service
to his state. Also lie has had an ac
knowledged position of prominence
in conducting the affairs of our na
tional government. The matter iiere-
at issue, however, is not Senator
George nor the freedom of the press,
but the responsibility that is an ob
vious mandatory accompaniment of
thiH freedom of the press.
I have special reference to the
editorial which expressed a partisan
viewpoint regarding Senator George
In the coming election, as evidenced
clearly by the title, “Run, George,
Run.” There Is no unanimity on this
question of Senator George's con
templated campaign for a new term.
This Is why we are going to have
an election.
it is the moral responsibility of
The Red and lllack to place informa
tional and constructive matters be
fore the student body, hut the Plan
of Operation of The Red and Rlack
(which constitutes the official set
of rules for operation) explicitly
states under the editor's responsi
bilities. editorial bias should not be
the cause of editorial campaigns.
The well-based reasoning for these
rules Is that the University's publi
cation, The Red and Black, is pub
licly supported by both taxes and
through the Student Activities Fund.
The effect of this editorial, and the
luck of moral responsibility embodied
■trial reference to the editorial you
Oct. 20 issue of The Red and Black,
therein at it time when two leading
political figures in this state are un
der consideration for the U. S. Sen
ate is blatantly apparent.
It is to Ite hoped that this sort of
bias and partianship will not be re
peated during the pre-election period.
Further comment by me or anyone
else will he obviously superfluous.
Roscoe Dean Jr.
Reader Disappointed
By Criticism of Team
The Red and Black Editor:
It is a great disappointment to me
hearing the critics of our team and
coaching staff. All of us like to be
on the winning side, but no one
should expect to win all the time.
How can anyone expect our team to
win, when students and alumni are
criticizing them.
We have a good team and coach
ing staff and they need our encour
agement all the time and not just
part-time. Coach Butts has devoted
practically all of his coaching career
to Georgia and has brought nation
wide attention to the University. How
forgetful can the critics he?
We have a great University and
can remain so only by being united,
so let's all improve our spirit and
get behind our team and coaching
staff.
Jim De La Perriere
James Southebland
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Remer Tyson
Editor
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News Editor
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Managing Editor
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row Morris. Anne Sullivan. J. J. Newberry, Marion Smith. Connie Hayes.
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Business Staff: Beth Andrews, Barbara McAlpln, Harmon Barnard.
Marvin Hill
Time for Spirit
There is no better time for we students to show
our revived school spirit as there will be this
weekend when hundreds of alumhi and visitors
will he oil campus.
We certainly should and can display our best
school spirit as we have at the
year. Students have turned out
night pep rallies on the track
great school spirit. The Pep
Club, which was organized a
few weeks ago, should he com
mended for forming the pep
rallies. There was a need for
organized rallies and the Pep
Club solved it.
School spirit shown thus far
at football games have been
the best in sometime. Fresh
men have displayed excellent
school spirit at the games.
Waving of ratcaps shows their
enthusiasm at the games. They
have boosted the Bulldogs by their constant cheer
ing spirit.
The Pep Club was formed with one specific
purpose: to promote school spirit. This purpose
Is being accomplished and I hope it continues to
progress. The pep rallies have done much to pro
mote school spirit and have encouraged the Bull
dogs to strive harder and harder for victory. Stu
dents shouldn’t slacken in spirit even with defeat.
That is the time it should he demonstrated most.
The bonfire, cheerleaders and Pep Band at the
rallies bring students together in unity which re
sults in better school spirit.
The Pep Band, organized especially to appear
at pep rallies, has added much to school spirit.
Their music is specially adapted for pep rallies.
They play their part in helping the Pep Club to
promote school spirit in hopes that the Bulldogs
will win.
Students are now beginning to realize the worthi
ness of school spirit, and I hope that the greatest
school spirit in the history of the University will
be demonstrated Saturday at the game.
India Dean
Mighty Good Show
Last week some University students put on a
mighty fine show in Baldwin auditorium.
It was the annual model United Nations General
Assembly sponsored by various clubs on campus.
The largest roles were taken by members of the
Cosmopolitan Club, Political Science Club and
Demosthenian Literary Society.
Not only was the program educational and In
formative, it was also inspir
ing.
It takes a lot of nerve to
make any kind of speech before
a crowd of people. For our stu
dents from far away places, it
takes about twice the ordinary
amount of nerve.
Members of the Political
Science Club and Demos
thenian took the main parts in
the debate. Not only did they have to prepare the
speeches, hut they also had to familiarize them
selves with the proper UN Assembly procedure in
which to present their arguments.
The Assembly is a good example of how people
of different countries, with different customs and
beliefs, can work together and come up with a well
organized program. They also learn to respect each
other, and this develops Into better international
relations.
Since our students of today will he the leaders
of tomorrow, this may some day prove to be a
A-aluable experience to some of the participants
in the Assembly.
Another good thing the Assembly proved Is that
quite a few of our students are interested In con
structive extra-curricular activities.
With all the articles being written about how
irresponsible modern students are and how Inade
quate state universities are, programs such as the
UN Assembly can help convince the critical "older
generation” that we are not as wild as some of
them seem to think.
The University Hatchet
Stalking Menace
A serious menace stalks our land, invading
and corroding the minds of men.
It is the fear of being different. The fear of
speaking or thinking unusual thoughts.
We must believe in the preaching of Thomas
Jefferson when he said that truth in the mar
ket place would defeat untruth if they could
stand face to face and battle.
games so far this
for the Thursday
and demonstrated