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University of Georgia Tuesday, October 3, 197b Volume 85, Number 6 Georgia's only collegiate daily newspaper" News $42*3441 Advertising $42*3414
Regents committee hears testimony about Press’ dismissal
By SKIP HU LETT
Assistant campus editor
A special committee of the Board of Regents heard testimony
Friday alleging University adminsitrators solicited and
concealed a negative evaluation of Dr Richard Press written
by former library director Warren Boes.
Fifteen witnesses testified before the committee during the
informal •trial" totaling over seven hours' of testimony.
The committee, composed of Regents Scott Candler Jr
chairman. Marie Dodd. Kldridge McMillan. Jesse Hill. P R
• Bobby" Smith and John Robinson, was established in response
to an appeal by Press to the regents dated July 11. 197H
Press was relieved of his duties as assistant director for
collection development of the University libraries amid
controversy which focused on the library staff last year He was
removed from the main library and subsequently terminated by
the University
The University administration gave Press no reasons for his
transfer or non renewal until Friday's hearing opened
\TTORNEY AL Evans of the state attorney general's office,
representing the University, said Press was fired for two
reasons
In his summation. Evans likened Press to the devil Evans
warned the committee that modern theologians no longer
consider Satan to be represen»ed by a demonic appearance, but
instead find him to be characterized by his ability to make a
very good first impression
EVANS ASSOCIATED Press with this trait, giving Press
credit lor a high level of intelligence which he warned the
committee not to be swayed by.
The committee is scheduled to announce its decision on Press
at the regents' monthly meeting October 11
Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr Leroy
Ervin testified that an evaluation of Press, dated Marcn 2. 1978,
was given to him on that date by Boes
Ervin said he did not ask Boes for the evaluation, which was
never placed in Press's personnel file nor shown to Press When
asked who requested such an evaluation. Ervin said. "It must
have come from Dr Trotter's office."
Press' attorney. J Hue Henry of Athens, objected to the*
submission of the evaluation to the committee as evidence
Henry objected that Press had never seen the document and
Boes was not present to be questioned about accusations made
See PRESS, p.3
Religious leaders react
to John Paul I’s death
From Staff And Press Dispatches
Local reaction to the news of Pope John Paul I’s death was widespread Religious
leaders described the former Pope as "warm and friendly" whose "overpowering
responsibility" may have lead to his death
In Athens, "great shock and surprise" described the reaction, according to Father
Eric Carpine of the Catholic Center. "Who ever would have thought this would
happen." he said
A special memorial service was scheduled last Friday at the Center with Sunday
mass held in memory of the late Catholic leader. "It’s a very sad time," Father Eric
said
"The Papacy of John Paul was foi a purpose, even if we can’t see what purpose
right now ." the Rev Peter A. Dora of St Joseph's Catholic Church said. "During his
34 days he has left his mark on the church and has changed the course of the church.”
ST. JOSEPH'S is planning a Mass of the Resurrection this evening at 7:30 p.m.
Father Dora said the purpose of John Paul’s reign is “one of transition from one kind
of leadership to another."
The Most Rev Thomas Donnellan. bishop of Catholic Diocese of Atlanta, said the
Pope was "warm and friendly and there is just total shock here, as if an old and dear
friend has gone "
Many of Georgia's 125.000 Catholics, as well as Protestants and Jews, reacted with
the same type of disbelief.
Rabbi Alvin Sugarman of Atlanta said he heard of the pope's death on the morning
news.
"Perhaps the literally overpowering responsibility took his life." Sugarman said
"It just shows how frail the human person is no matter what our position in life."
THE PRINCES of the Roman Catholic Church decided Saturday to hold the funeral
of Pope John Paul on Wednesday, and to begin the conclave to choose his successor 10
days later
the decisions were made during a one hour. 35 minute meeting of 29 cardinals in
the Vatican Palace A spokesman for the cardinals said John Paul’s funeral would be
an open air ceremony in St Peter's Square, similar to the August 12 ceremonies for
the late Pope Paul VI
On Saturday. 50.000 people stood in a nearly mile-long line outside the palace
waiting to enter the ornately frescoed Clementine Hall and pay a final tribute to the
65-year-old Pope, who left behind indelible memories of the warm smile and gentie
manner that marked his 34-day reign.
See POPE, p.3
Photo by DONNA MINCEY
Scott has big night in Columbia despite Dogs' loss
Bulldog freshman Lindsay Scott had the biggest night in
his young collegiate career last Saturday night against South
Carolina
The wide receiver from Wayne County High School in
Jesup. Ga. caught four passes for 51 yards in the Bulldogs'
27-10 loss in Columbia
This reception was the big gainer that led to the Bulldog's
first score, a 32 yard field goal by Rex Robinson early in the
second quarter
Scott is one of several freshmen who has seen abundant
playing time in the first three Georgia games Many Bulldog
observers have called Scott the next great receiver here at
Georgia.
For complete details of the Georgia-Carolina contest, see
page eight
Regents receive
desegregation
plan extension
The Board of Regents has received a
second extension for filing a detailed
desegregation plan for state college.
from the Department of Health.
Education and Welfare, according to a
Board of Regents official
The Regents were originally given an
extension from the original submission
deadline of late August to October 1 to
submit the plan The second extension
gives the Regents until Oct. 12 to file the
plan
"There was just not enough time. But
we ought to have the plan ready within a
week. Vice Chancellor for Services Howard
Jordan said "Negotiations have been
going on betwe°n the Regents and
officials for HEW.”
The portion of the desgregation plan
still needed by HEW is concerned
primarily with three of the state's
predominately black colleges. Savannah
State College. Fort Valley State College
and Albany State College
HEW tentatively approved the Regent s
plan submitted in March for the rest of
the University System, but requested a
more detailed plan for the three bUck
colleges.
A Regent subcommittee of six has been
studying the controversial plan which
may call for a merger of the three black
colleges with some predominately white
colleges Many black groups have
aln ady stated their opposition to thi*
plan and said they would protest if the
plan were implemented
CONCERT REVIEW
Springsteen ‘ perfection of rock and roll arts ’
By BOBBY BYRD
Entertainment editor
ATLANTA—There’s an absolutely in
describable euphoria that tends to come
over you when you realize that you're
seeing someone who is, no questions
asked, the best around at his craft. It was
that way Saturday night, as Bruce
Springsteen made his triumphant return
to Atlanta It was. of course, too long in
coming
For three magical hours, Springsteen
held the Fox Theatre crowd spellbound
From the first to the last, it was applied
perfection in the rock and roll arts The
concert was intense, filled to bursting
with wisdom, power, force and greatness
Purely and simply, nobody’s ever put on
a show like this-not the Stones, not the
Who. not anybody And I doubt they ever
will
The performance began exactly an
hour late, but that was no surprise The
show was being recorded for a future live
album and being broadcast on seven
radio stations throughout the Southeast—
from Dallas to Atlanta to Miami—and
when air time hit. the dynamo was
unleashed
"Have you heard the news?" Spring
steen screamed.
"Yeah!" the crowd screamed.
"Well alright! There’s good rockin'
tonight!" and in an impressive stroke of
rock and roll showmanship, he began
with that 24-year-old Elvis number. The
Boss defining rock and roll like even The
King never could From there straight
into "Badlands." the stunning beginning
to Darkness On The Edge Of Town.
Springsteen sang all night, as only he
can do. of the eternal bittersweet
combination of frustration and hope, of
desperate determination. "Badlands"
may be a definitive Springsteen song.
The awesome power of the lyrics is
inescapable: "Talk about a dream—Try
to make it real—You wake up in the
night—With a fear so real—Spend your
life waiting for a moment that just don't
come—Well, don't waste your time
waiting ” And then enters the faith, that
exuberant, indestructible faith that
pervades all of this: "I believe in the love
that you gave me—I believe in the hope
that can save me—I believe in the faith
and I pray that someday it may raise me
above these badlands ..”
There was a moment in "Badlands"
that offered an early preview of the
intensity to come, as Springstein leapt
from the crowd back onstage and dove
for his volume pedal, kicking it just in
time to crank it up for a blistering guitar
solo The crowd instantly jumped to its
feet as one. in stunned appreciation of the
magic they were seeing
For the entire three hours, the crowd
was adulatory. Springsteen received
standing ovations after every song The
audience clapped, danced, sang and filled
the night with loving cries of "Bruce'
Bruce!" For his part, the star laughed
and danced right with them. How he does
it is a mystery to me—at the end of the
night I was exhausted and hoarse myself
The entire E Street Band proved
themselves worthy of playing with an
artist of Springsteen's caliber Max
Weinberg's rifle-shot drumming was
perfect, ind Miami Steve Van Zandt's
guitar kept pace all night long.
AND THEN there's Clarence Clemons,
one more time "The Big Man” that
‘Scooter’’ couldn’t live without His
interplay with Springsteen all night was
flawless—the best damn sax playing
around
Standout selections were all about.
"The Promised Land" from the Darkness
LP was magnificent, with a chilling sense
of urgency as Springsteen screamed
"Gonna be a twister to blow everything
down—That ain't got the faith to stand its
ground—Blow away the dreams that tear
your heart—Blow away the lies that
leave you lost and brokenhearted ...”
The first set concluded with a
tremendous piggyback of "Thunder
and "Jungleland." two certified master
pieces from Born To Run. After a change
of clothes <into a coat, vest and tie. no
less' > Springsteen returned with another
set and a surprise—a rock and roll
version of "Santa Claus Is Coming To
Town." complete with Christmas lights
and fake falling snow He also did a
version of "Because The Night,” putting
Patti Smith's version of his song to
shame
The regular set closed with the classic
“Backstreets” (with a new bridge added
to tell of the pain of a lover's lies i and a
“Rosalita." the infectious song from his
second album
The Boss returned for an incredible
three encores: "Born To Run" (of
course). "Tenth Avenue Freeze Out" and
the classic "Devil With The Blue Dress
On’’—"Good Golly Miss Molly"—"See
See Rider '—"Jenny Jenny" medley that
Mitch Ryder made famous, and a
blistgering version of the shout-em up
"Raise Your Hand It was a perfect
rocking conclusion to a perfect evening
In 1973. Jon Landau wrote his now
legendary line. "I have seen the future of
rock and roll, and its name is
Springsteen." I can't agree, however
much I'd like to Springsteen can't
possibly, foreshadow the future of rock
and roil, for after him. no one will ever
come close to his standard of perfection
What he is. rather, is the essence of rock
and roll itself-the ultimate fruition of
the power, the force and the splendor He
was by far the best I’ve ever seen, and
anything else I ever go to is going to
seem almost laughable in comparison
UGA Today
Ben Bradlee speaks Oct. 10
Four years ago. the Washington Post helped topple a president of the United
States The managing editor of the Post during that nerve-wracking time for
journalists. Ben Bradlee, supervised Woodward and Bernstein as they made
history and helped fill today’s journalism school Bradlee, now executive
editor, will come to the University Oct 10 to deliver an 8 p m lecture
Tickets for the Bradlee lecture are on sale today. Student tickets are free
with valid I D and general admission tickets are $1
Mull tickets
almost gone
If you want to see Martin Mull this
Friday, you’d better get the lead out
and move on over to Memorial Hall to
ick up your tickets The supply is
dwindling fast The 9:30 pm show is
already sold out and only about 150
tickets remain for the 7 p m show
Students are admitted free with a
valid ID and general admission tickets
are $1
Join the Union
You're interested in bringing more lecturers to campus Or you'd like to get
the Animal House Deathmobile down to the University We can't promise
anything, but you can take the first step in helping the University Union
schedule the things you'd like to see, hear, smell, taste or whatever
the Union will hold an organization and recruitment meeting today at 7 30
pm
In the Memorial Hall Ballroom If you want to give a helping hand to the
group that helps you beat the homework blues, go on over
City council meeting tonight
For those with a bent towards government, a journalism assignment to write
and no subject in mind to write on. or just a desire to find out what Mayor
Upshaw Bentley looks like, the Athens City Council will hold its regular
monthly meeting today at 7 30 p m in city hall
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Even though television program
ming is in the midst of its new season,
the most interesting program on
tonight is not one of the new shows
Not surprisingly, tonight s best TV bet
IS the American League Playoffs, with
the New York Yankees playing
against the Kansas City Royals in
Kansas City The Game starts at 8
p m and is seen on Channel 11,
Atlanta's WX1A TV and ABC sports
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