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PAGE FOURTEEN Sреaкs Ar panquer mere Sen. Russell Defends U.S. Commitment In Viet Nam BY BILLY DILWORTH Banner-Herald Writer The United States has no oth- er alternative but to continue to fight in Viet Nam "until we re- cieve a satisfactory settle- ment," Sen. Richard B. Russell told a crowd of hundreds at a University of Georgia Blue Key fraternity banquet Friday night. "But Viet Nam is a poor place to fight and I was opposed to going there in the first place," the senator said, in a question-answer session after his brief address. "We can't get out now. We must stay there and fight-as tough as it is and hard to con- template," the state's senior senator declared at the banquet, where he received the Blue Key Award "for outstanding service to the University and higher education." "I have many reasons for concern, just like everybody: else, in Viet Nam," he said. "One of my favorite nephews is flying a helicopter over there." The senator expressed doubt over the wisdom of Defense Secretary McNamara's decision to eliminate many Army re- serves units, including some in Georgia. "Secretary McNamara has a brilliant mind," he went on. "He can compute rows of fig- ures faster than a machine. But I still don't think he has ever understood the defense system in the United States." Russell had high praise for Georgia-born W. Tapley Bennett Jr., U.S. diplomat to the Dom- inican Republic. "I think he was made a whip- ping boy," the Senator said. "I believe the attack was really on Lyndon B. Johnson-and not Tap Bennett. Bennett is a Geor- gia boy and a good diplomat. He doesn't rattle easily. I think the U. S. position in the Domini- can Republic was right. We were justified in sending U. S. Marines' over there to protect our own people." The senator drew a thunder- ous ovation when, answering a question, he said "my health is good when you consider the mileage I've had. Good for six more years." Russell hailed congressional passage of the Higher Educa- tion Bill "as the most important thing to happen to college edu- cation since land-grant status was given years ago." "My vote in favor of that bill gave me as much satisfaction as anything in a long time," he added. The senator praised Universi- y President Dr. O. C. Aderhold SEN. RUSSELL and other leaders for giant strides achieved in education and he recalled his student days at the University when many of its first buildings were con- structed. "In the 1970s a bachelor's de- gree will be no more than a high school diplomas was years ago." he warned The hour-long program hon- oring Russell was laced with humor-sprinkled with earlier comments from Athletic Direc- tor Joel Eaves and Head Coach Vince Dooley. "I feel tonight like I have been out-recruited," Eaves told. the crowd of state legislators, members of Georgia Suprem Seminar Opens A poultry health seminar be- gins today at the Center for Continuing Education and will continue through Wednesday. Its purpose is to offer the lat- est research information on the poultry industry's most impor- tant health problems in the Southeast. Two hunder veteri- narians representing diagnostic labratories and poultry compa- nies, service personnel, and management are expected to attend. Society To Meet The Athens Historical Society will meet at 8 p.m. Thursday in the Athens Federal Savings and Loan Auditorium. Dr. E. Mer- ton Coulter will speak on "The Athens Dispensary." His talk will be based on his unpublished research of city-op- erated liquor stores during the Court, Court of Appeals, Board of Regents, students, and alum- ni. "They invited us here last year-and again this year. I hope we'll be invited back." "A miracle has occurred-if I have ever seen one," Eaves said, referring to Georgia's suc- cess in athletics. Coach Dooley expressed sur- prise at Sen. Russell's knowl- edge of Georgia's football team. "And I'm really surprised at how much he knows about Clemson," the coach said, smil- ing. Both Eaves and Dooley were applauded and Sen. Russell twice received a standing ova- tion. The senator nodded toward the coach and proposed an agreement. "I'm willing to agree." he said. "I won't try to get Coach Dooley's job-if he won't try to get mine." Tucker Dorsey, vice-president of the Blue Key, presented the service award to Russell. Simi- lar honors were accorded Dr. Phillip Weltner for his contribu- tion in education. Dr. George Parthemos, vice- president of instruction at the University, welcomed the group. in absence of President Ader- hold. He called Russell "truly one of the illustrious public fig- ures of our time." 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The program is designed to test scouts as individuals, patrols and troops in such skills as map making, rope climbing, signal- ing and starting a fire with flint and steel. The public is invited to ob- serve on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 16, between the hours of one and four. Awards will be given to the troop andpatrols based on their abilities. Missionary Speaks Rev. Malcolm Cummings, missionary to Korea, will speak tonight, Oct. 10, at 7 p.m. at Berean Baptist Church, 925 Og- lethorpe Ave. Envoy To Visit Former Ambassador Francis T. Plimpton, depty to the late Adlai Stevenson in the U. S. Delegation to the United Na- tions, will speak at the Univer- sity of Georgia Oct. 26. His address will mark the ob- servance of the 20th anniversa- ry of the signing of the Charter of the U. N. He will speak at 8 p.m. in the auditorium of the Georgia Center, and comes to the campus upon the invitation of Dean Lindsey Cowen of the School of Law. Three Injured A head-on collision in Athens Friday night seriously injured three persons, city police re- ported. Officers said Joe Allen John- son, 38, of 1921 Waddell St., was driving his car east on Hancock Street when he attempted to pass an automobile and collided with an oncoming car. Two women in the oncoming car, Mrs. Willie Mae Stone, of Jennings Mill Rd., and Mrs. Evelyn Thomas, Rt. 1, Bogart, were injured in the accident. St. Mary's Hospital reported both in fair condition Saturday. Johnson was admitted to Ath- ens General Hospital where he was reported in fair condition. Claim Long Hair Part Of Image BRIDGEPORT, Conn (AP) - When the dean ordered three students at the University of Bridgeport to get haircuts, they protested long hair is part of their professional image as mu- sicians. So Dean Alfred R. Wolff has put off further action until he can go over the contract the students have with the booking agent. They claim that the long hair is written into the contract. THE ATHENS BANNER-HERALD, ATHENS, GEORGIA PEOPLE IN THE NEWS PHILADELPHIA, (AP) Astronaut Charles Conrad Jr. will receive a hero's welcome Tuesday from his native Phila- delphia. Mayor James H. J. Tate an- nounced Friday that Conrad had accepted an invitation to come to Philadelphia on Columbus Day. The astronaut will ride in a motorcade through the center of the city, receive Philadelphia's Medal of Honor, attend a civic luncheon and visit Independence Hall. MADRID, Spain (AP)-Juan D. Peron, former president of Argentina, spent a quiet 70th birthday Friday in exile in Spain. Peron has been in exile more than 10 years. USE YOUR CONVIENT Gallant Belk Home of Better Values CHARGE ACCOUNTS CONVENIENT CRUISE COLORS! wool knit suits with inlays of bold, beautiful patterns Soft pastels-sunshine touch for your winter wardrobe scheme. Slim sheath skirt, white shell, topped by sweater-jacket with knit-in Intarsia design. 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Come now - make your selection in leisurel College Fund Benefactors Honored Three hundred special guests at the University of Georgia's homecoming were hailed by Pres. 0. C. Aderhold as "co- workers, benefactors and stock- holders of Georgia's two great- est public institutions of higher Ads Limited CANBERRA, Australia (AP) -The Australian federation of commercial television stations has agreed to a voluntary code restricting the types of cigarette advertisements used by televi- sion stations. learning." The three hundred were on campus for the annual confer- ence of the Joint Tech-Georgia Development Fund, which has raised more than $2.5 million in the past nine years for faculty salary supplements at the two schools. "You have aided us in awak- ening the people of Georgia to the urgent need for the quality of higher education which will contribute to a greater progress for the state," President Ader- hold said in his welcome. Also paying tribute to the Fund, which has a 1965 goal of $400,000, were Tech Pres. Edwin Harrison and University System Chancellor George L. Simpson Jr. The schedule for the confer- ence included a dinner, a break- fast at the home of President and Mrs. Aderhold, campus tour, a special docudrama presented by the Georgia Cen- ter for Continuing Education and the Georgia-Clemson foot- ball game. General chairmen for the Fund are Charles L. Gowen and J. J. McDonough. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1965
