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Newspaper Page Texta ®he &eb anti Platfe Volume LXXIll UNIVERSITY OK GEORGIA, WEDNKSI».\Y. JULY I, 1IMV4 Number 2 Georgia Enters War on Poverty — Only Southeastern University Chosen S JB m | By BARBARA SAMPSON I The University of Georgia is one of 25 universities which | will participate in preliminary training program for J counselors in President Lyndon H. Johnson’s war on Pover ty program. Only Southeastern School vide a climate conducive SECOND LIEUTENANT Alexander W. Patterson, a University of Georgia graduate, was recently sworn in as a Regular Army officer under the Judge Advo cate General’s Excess Leave Program. Patterson’s father is a professor of Forestry at the University. Lt. Patterson was valedictorian of his class, graduating summa cum laude, senior class president, the outstand ing Army ROTC cadet, and a “distinguished military graduate. Or. Thomas H. Whitehead, coordinator of institutes, stated "So far as I know at this time, we are the only southeastern university to be chosen. We are now looking for those who will be with us for this training.” Dr. Whitehead, in explaining the program, said, "It is often referred to as the ‘poverty’ program. I think that is mis leading to say the least. It should, of course, be called the anti-poverty program.” Fuller Understanding A government directive stated the objective of the program as "Training which will pro- Affects Housing Only Firearms Ban Passed by Affairs Staff A ban on firearms and fire works in University-controlled housing was recently an nounced by Richard C. Arm strong, director of housing. The action, taken at a meet ing of the staff heads of the department at the end of spring quarter, was first an nounced in an open letter dis tributed to dormitories. Armstrong told the Red and Block reporter that the fire arms situation was "getting out of hand.” The directive is worded “Fireworks, explosives, or fire arms of any nature are pro hibited in University residence hall, fraternities and sorority houses.” The regulation will appear in the 1964-65 Student Handbook, Arstrong said. Although the directive for bids firearms in University- controlled residences, it does not mean a student must not bring a weapon onto the cam pus, according to Armstrong. Firearms may be kept in stu dents’ automobiles, and married students may keep firearms in their apartments, he said. The new rule went into ef fect the first day of summer school, Armstrong said. “We wanted to keep from having an incident in the dorms. . . . This would be im possible to explain to parents,” he said. If a person is found to have firearms in his residence he will first be asked to remove them. “We will try to deal on an individual basis,” said Arm strong. Daniel J. Sorrells, dean of students, said the move was “ a matter of safety." When asked how the ban would be enforced, Sorrells said, “We will just expect stu dents to abide by it.” He said no penalty has been fixed and that infractions would be dealt with on an individual basis. fuller understanding by the counsel trainee of his role in assisting youth to develop into useful individuals both to him self and to society.” The institute will begin at the University on July 13 and continue through Sept. 4, operating on a 10-hour-per-dny basis for eight weeks. There will be 50 persons assigned to the University for preliminary training. Work in Atlanta Upon completion of the course, the counselors will work with school dropouts at a Youth Opportunity Center lo cated in Atlanta. The first applicants for par ticipation in the training pro gram were tested in the Geor gia Employment Services of fices in Atlanta June 27. The only requirements were that applicants must be college graduates and at least 21 years of age. Selection will be based entirely upon merit of qualifi cations. U. S. Secretary of Labor Willard Wirtz explained that the crash program was sched uled early in order to provide counselors to implement the President’s program, once It gains congressional approval. STAFF MEMBERS BOAST OF 4TH STRAIGHT WIN Dean Wheeler, left, and II. II. Henderson of the Ag School Georgia Chapter Tops Dairy List By VIRGINIA D. NETHERTON The University student-affiliated chapter of 1 he Ameri can Dairy Science Association has been named the out standing chapter in the nation for the fourth consecutive year. Shirley Selected Third In Miss Georgia Pageant A 21-year-old University ofiGeorgia.” First runner-up was Georgia coed was named sec- Miss Valdosta, 19-year-old El- ond runner-up at the annual len Sue Taylor. Band Shop Sets Finale The Georgia High School Music Workshop will present its final recital at the Univer sity Coliseum Friday, July 3, at 8 p.m. This concert will feature bands, orchestra and choral groups, all under the direction of distinguished conductors. Performers are chosen from 250 students selected for work shop participation from music organizations throughout the state. These participants have lived on campus since the work shop opened June 21. Choral groups, symphonic and concert bands, string bands and full orchestral groups have put in many hours of intensive and specialized rehearsal. Workshop members have al so engaged in a number of ex traeurricular activieies, planned under the supervision of Rob ert L. Dancz and his faculty. The group presented a fac ulty recital on July 24, and the first Workshop Concert on July 26. Today the student re cital will be presented at the Georgia Center Auditorium at 8 p.m. Miss Georgia Pageant in Co lumbus Saturday evening. Lynne Shirley, a sociology major from Jacksonville, Fla., is a member of Delta Zeta so rority and plans to attend Law School here at the University. Miss Augusta, Vivian Eliza beth Davis, was crowned "Miss Miss Shriley’s past titles in clude Gator Bowl queen, Miss Athens, Campus Queen, U. S. A., Miss Jacksonville, Best-Dressed Coed and Miss Pandora. In all, she haB won 33 titles. She has won enough scholarships in these contests to finance her education. Presidents for this year were Jimmy Haga of Fort Valley and Marlon lliers of Ehrhnrdt, S. C. Robert E. Roberts, one of 10 Georgia dairy staff members and graduate students attend ing the American Dairy 8c!ence Association meeting in Tucson, Arizona, accepted the award— a plaque and a check for $100. The award was presented on June 23. This honor, according to H. B. Henderson, head of the dairy department, is given for "the sum total of the year’s activities of the students.” Some of these activities In clude a scrapbook of all perti nent events, the work of an an nual judging team, a tour of Florida dairies, an annual ban quet and the publication of tho Gi-orgln Dairyman. This maga zine is published each year by the students of tho Dairy Sci ence Club with the assistance of the dairy industry. Henderson further stated that the excellent scholarship program was a major contribut- i n g factor toward school achievements. There were nine scholarship winners from the enrollment of 64. The winners this yenr were Talmadge Hensley. Joel Eidson, Curtis Boll, Joseph Esposito, James Hiers, Jay Heilman, Charles Bell, George Gorman and Richard Crowell. Fiscal Year 1962-1963 Regents’ Report Given Governor Sanders The J963 Annual Report of the University System of Georgia, for the fiscal year 1962-63 was submitted to Governor Carl E. Sanders and the members of the General Assembly for review last week. The report, published by the Board of Regents and the personnel of the University System, Is submitted to the governor and the General Assembly each year in accordance with the provisions of Section 3 2-129 of the Code of Geor gia. This year's report concerns the activities of the Uni versity System of Georgia for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1962, and ending June 30, 1963. Internal Operations Each year, the presidents of the institutions of the Uni versity System present the details of the internal operations of the institutions. The 1962-1963 report deals primarily with the programs and activities of the University System as a whole, but contains summaries of certain factual data presented in the reports of tho institutions. In a general statement on page two, it was noted that the “1962-63 year was one of continuing progress for the University System of Georgia. There were expansions in the physical facilities of existing institutions. Plans were made for the establishment of some new institutions. Stu dent enrollments increased. There were increases in finan cial support for the University System and its institutions. There were improvements in the scope and quality of the academic and research work conducted within the System. Cumulative Enrollment "The cumulative student enrollment in the 19 institu tions of the University System was 39,266. This was an in crease of 5.1 per cent more than the cumulative enrollment during the preceding year. The increases in the average enrollments and the full-time equivalent enrollments were approximately eight per cent.” During this period the University System reports that the State of Georgia contributed the sum of $38,887,000.00. This represented an increase of $4,811,250.00 over the amount received In 1961-62. In the 1962-1963 fiscal year, work was completed on ten relatively small building projects that cost a total $3,618,- 763.00. Included in these projects was a Costal Plain Ex periment Station and Horticultural Building for the Uni versity of Georgia. These buildings totaled $340,594. Four Buildings As of June 30, 1963, the report lists four buildings “un der construction.” Since then three of the buildings have been officially completed. The buildings listed were the Coliseum with an estimated $4,186,406 value; the new Phar macy Building, listed at $1,657,470; Dormitory and Dining Hall (Creswell Dorm and Dining Hall) listed at $3,585,113; and a Married Students Housing Project valued at approx imately $1,023,134. The total amount of money for these buildings will reach an estimated $10,452,123. Also In the planning stages the annual report lists an addition to the Law School, and Agricultural Engineering Building, an addition to the Continuing Education Center Building, and a Food Processing Laboratory Building to be located at the Georgia Experiment Station. These build ings are estimated to cost in the neighborhood of $5,825,- 730. It was noted that, in 1962-63, the University of Georgia awarded 41 doctor’s degrees. This was five less than twice the number for the preceeding year. 1,013 Increase During the nine months regular session covered by the report, the cumulative student enrollment in the 19 institutions of the University System was 39,266. This fig ure represents an increase of 1,913 students more than the cumulative enrollment for the preceeding year—or an In crease of 5.1 per cent. The University of Georgia has the highest cumulative (Continued on Page Five) Fund Boost Voted for Forestry Lab The University of Georgia’s forestry science laboratory on EaBt Campus Drive has been named the recipient of a $150,000 boost in funds. On June 30, the United States House and Senate agreed on an appropriations bill that provided $160,000 more for the forestry sciences laboratory than the original House appro priation. Both bodies Monday ap proved a $1 billion allocation for the Interior Department and related agencies for the fiscal year 1965. It was the first appropriations bill to clear Congress thlB year. The University lab operates under the United States Fores try Service, an agency of the Agriculture Department. The extra funds, according to reports, will be used to aug ment the present program with additional personnel and to Im plement current research. According to a Forestry School spokesman, the funds will not be allocated directly to the University of Georgia. He said the funds will be a tremendous stimulus to the graduate program in forestry and to the University as a whole.

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The Red and Black (Athens, Ga.) 1893-current, July 01, 1964, Image 1