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The Red and Blacl- Weekend • Friday. April 26. 1996 • 3
North and South Korea meet in Athens
By GEORGE WHITEHURST
Staff Writer
Growing up in Seoul, South Korea,
Jeoung Won Yoon spent his formative years
in one of the hot spots of the Cold War.
Now, a doctoral student at the University,
he is helping organize a conference to pull
the Korean peninsula out of the Cold War
and into the community of nations.
“This conference relates to my country’s
security and peace," he said. “That stimu
lates me to have more interest in the reso
lution of conflicts on the peninsula."
“The Emerging Triad: North Korea,
South Korea and the United States." will
explore the relationships between the two
Koreas and the United States Yoon said
several panelists from the three countries
will have the opportunity to discuss new
ideas for ensuring security, prosperity and
peace in East Asia.
Han Park, director of the Center for the
Study of Global Issues and the conference’s
chief architect, said he hopes the conference
will help ease tensions and improve rela
tions between North and South Korea.
“We are trying to facilitate dialogue so
they will understand each other better," he
said.
Park said he was inspired to plan the
conference two years ago, when he was as
sisting in negotiations, which revolved
around North Korea’s expanding nuclear
missile program.
“I was involved in arranging Carter’s vis
it to North Korea in 1994, which almost cer
tainly avoided a conflict," he said. “Since
that time, I have developed an intense in
terest in promoting peace and stability in
Asia."
The conference marks the first time
scholars and policy advisers from
Pyongyang, Seoul and the United States
have met unofficially to discuss tensions on
the peninsula, Park said.
Persuading all three governments to at
least tacitly endorse the conference pre
sented a challenge, Park said. He traveled
five times to the Korean peninsula, twice in
the last two months, to line up participants.
“The North Koreans wanted assurance
that South Korea and the United States
will not use the occasion to further damage
the image of North Korea." he said. “South
Korea objected to doing anything with
North Korea until North Korea gives up its
nuclear program. The United States gov
ernment was reluctant to be engaged in di
alogue with North Korea when the South
Koreans were opposed."
Clifton Panned, international programs
coordinator for the Franklin College, will
deliver the opening remarks of the confer
ence. He said the conference comes at a
“watershed moment" in the history of the
Korean people
“We would like to do something to facil
itate peace, goodwill and understanding be
tween these people of common culture, an
cestry and language."
Yoon said the issues raised by the con
ference have a practical impact as well.
“I think if stability breaks down in that
area of the world, China and Japan would
be affected." he said. “(That would) affect
the trade relationship between the United
States and Japan, or the United States and
Han Park, (r), director of the Center for the Study of Global Issues,
discusses international strategies with another GLOBIS adviser.
China."
Park said he hopes students will learn
lessons for their own lives.
“I’d like for them to witness that ene
mies can sit down and express their dif
ferences without fist lighting. Park said.
The conference start - Monday April 29.
at 8:30 a m in the Masters Auditorium of
the Georgia Center for Continuing
Education
Confederate soldiers honored today
By CHANDLER BROWN
Staff Writer
Today Athens will honor those who
fought for the Confederacy in the Civil War.
Gwen O’Looney, chief elected
officer of Athens-Clarke Cou
nty, has declared today Con
federate Memorial Day.
“We tend to shy away from
honoring those who died
while fighting for a cause,"
said Bill Rockwell, comman
der of T.R R. Cobb Camp No.
97 of the Sons of Confederate
Veterans. “Now is the time to
recognize those who died
fighting for the Confederacy.
My ancestors died along with the ancestors
of many University students, and we need
to recognize what they did for us."
Today marks the date Confederate
troops surrendered at Bennett Place. N.C.,
drawing the Civil War to an end.
Events planned include placing Con
federate flags on the graves of Confederate
Veterans, the display of the original
Confederate Constitution and a concert
featuring Confederate songs.
“This is an opportunity
for Athens to recall its role in
the Confederacy," said
Emory Thomas, a University
professor who specializes in
Civil War history. “We can’t
pretend (the war) didn’t
happen. A number of
Athenians lost their lives,
and we should recognize
that.”
The 37th Regimental
Band will end the day with a concert in the
chapel on North Campus. Rockwell expects
about 350 people to attend the concert.
/Ml events are free to the public.
Today’s official recognition of Confederate Veterans has re-sparked
the debate over the Confederate flag - whether it represents a
symbol of racism or stands as a piece of Southern history.
Proponents: Opponents:
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“Those in academia are loathe to
express their true feelings because they
are scared. Many Americans died, and we
need to honor that. People should go to the
library and do some reading before making
judgments based on what thev have been
told."
Bill Rockwell
Commander, T.R.R. ('obb Camp No. 97
of Sons of Confederate Veterans
“It’s important that we keep the state
flag the way it is because it represents the
courage of those who fought for what they
believed. If we change the flag, we will be
dishonoring our ancestors. If we don't
recognize the valiance and courage to
preserve their efforts, then we aren’t worth
a grain of salt."
Nick Mrvos
President, The Southern league
“We like to recognize our heritage.
When we fly the flag, we re not thinking of
oppression and slavery. It’s a shame that
the flag represents hate to so many. We do
not hate people."
Jason Whitworth
President, Kappa Alpha fraternity
“The battle flag has been trashed for
perverse causes over the years. Georgia
should exercise Southern virtue and use
some manners."
Emory Thomas
Professor, Civil War history
“The flag represents oppression. I do
not understand how anyone could ever
be proud of it. It represents a society
that took from people and never gave
them their dignity."
Thomas MccLure
Member, Native American Society
“The flag has negative symbolism
and a very negative image. Since so
many people are offended by it. the flag
should be taken down. It is a private
symbol and should be flown in private
places. It represents slavery and
violence. It’s supposed to be a flag that
represents our state, but now it is
inappropriate."
Leslie Bates
Director of Programming, African-
American Studies
Hooray for ‘The Lady of 6,000 Songs’
By JENNY SUMMER0UR
Staff Writer
“The Lady of 6,000 Songs" will have
plenty of tunes to play Saturday at the
Athens Symphony Guild's spring fund
raiser.
Emma Kelly, a South Georgia pianist
with a sharp memory for music, brings her
impressive repertoire to a Tea Dance and
Pops Concert at The Classic Center
Theatre.
Kelly. 77, has tickled the ivories since
the age of 4. The Statesboro native still
plays five nights a week at “Hannah's," a
Savannah club.
“It’s been a great life," she said. “I’ve met
and kept many friends throughout the
years."
She said she earned her stage name
when the late* musician, Johnny Mercer,
recognized her vast knowledge of popular
music.
In a phone interview, Kelly crooned a
CONCERT PREVIEW
sample of Mercer’s hits, including “Hooray
for Hollywood." “Moon River" and “You're
Just Too Marvelous for Words."
“(Mercer) wanted to start a club called
‘Emma Kelly’s.*" she said
Kelly will perform some of Mercer's
songs Saturday, as well as medleys of
songs by Cole Porter and George Gershw in.
She said she has been surprised at the
number of young people who recognize the
older classics she plays.
“At a fraternity party I played for. one
man said. ‘Boy, that woman keeps up w ith
all the new tunes.'" Kelly said. Th< .-e "new"
tunes were actually songs Linda Ronstadt
had re-recorded.
College students might be familiar w ith
Kelly from John Berendt’s hot-selling
book. “Midnight in the Garden of Good and
Evil." Berendt wrote a chapter about
Kelly's lifetime love of performing.
“Now 1 can’t get by without signing au
tographs." Kelly said
But she doesn t seem to mind the atten
tion too much. Her busy schedule includes
attending ls/ok signings w ith Berendt and
playing annually at a Rotary (Convention in
New Orleans In November. Kelly will be
gin a tour w ith the JVC Jazz Fe.->t.
THE LOWPOWN
Bring your requests to Emma Kelly.
“The Lady of 6.000 Songs,”
Saturday at the Classic Center
Theatre. Tickets for the Athens
Symphony Guild's Tea Dance (from
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.) are S50. Tickets
for the Pops Concert alone (at 8
p.m.) are $15. Tickets may be pur-
chased from Symphony Guild mem
bers, at the Classic Center Box
Office and from local merchants.
House celebrates 100 years, opens doors
The "Wedding Cake House” will celebrate its 100th anniversary
Saturday and open its doors and give tours to the public. The house
was built in 1896 by Athens' most famous architect. W.W. Thomas.
By JON GALUCKI
Staff Writer
Thi* “Wedding Cake House," a Georgia
landmark for exactly 100 years, will be
opening its doors this Saturday.
In honor of the 100th anniversary of
the building, the sisters of Alpha Gamma
Delta are having a celebration Saturday,
from 1 to 4 p.m. The house, located at the
intersection of Baxter Street and
Milledge Avenue, will be open to the pub
lic and tours will be given.
The public will be able to view the pris
tine Tiffany & Co. stained glass windows
and original leading glass doors, which
have made the house so famous.
The house was built by WAV. Thomas.
Athens’ most famous architect, in 1896.
and was owned by the Carithers family.
Today, the house is the home of the Alpha
Gamma Delta sorority, which began in
habiting the house in 1939.
It is called the “Wedding Cake House."
because it is layered like the nuptial
treat. The house exemplifies the Beaux
Arts Style famous for that time period.
Thanks in part to the support of
Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation, his
toric buildings have been restored by the
many Greek organizations on campu-
“They do a great job of restoring some
of the oldest buildings in Athens," said
Elizabeth Dalton, executive director of
the ACHF.
Strict insurance regulations require
that the house be given the utmost care,
said Christie Silver, a senior sorority sif
ter from Marietta
"We don't have parties here in which
alcohol or smoking is permitted." she
said.
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