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October 23, 1M4
The Mercer Cluster
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ear Editor,
After reading last week’s “political” editorials, there is little won-
sr why there is no response to such literature. While those editorials
) not deserve response, I lower myself to comment briefly.
First, I do not consider myself a Republican or a Democrat. In
far as national politics are concerned, I am first, last, and always,
i American. And as an American, I do not relish the idea of either
y President, or a candidate for the Presidency, being treated in such
disgusting manner as in last week’s Cluster.
It has been said by a few of our loyal, red-blooded Americans that
residentJohnson should be “popped in the head" as was his predeces-
ir. This kind of comment is beyond the scope of un-Americanism. To
iy the least, it is immoral. Also in the same category is calling a
■sidential candidate a “phony” as Mr. Beil did in his article. Too
ny supporters of both sides have allowed themselves to fall to the
vel of illiterate name calling and of making illiterate comments. May-
s this is an example of the decadence of this nation of which Sen.
oidwater speaks.
Both Mr. Lough and Mr. Bell made much fun over the state-
lent, “You know, I haven’t got a really first-class brain," I dare sug-
est that both these gentlemen have also made derogatory comments
bout themselves, but did so in a humorous manner not meaning these
rniments to be taken literally. (Their candidate should be so honest!)
this the best you can do, fellows? Surely a Mercer student doesn’t
ive to stoop that low to find an argument.
Regardless of our personal feelings for the two men, 1 dare suggest
rain that they both should be treated as candidates for the most impor-
int position in the world—The Presidency of the United States of
merica.
Marvin Mixon
I strongly object to Jacob Beil’s editorial (if that is what you
ill it) in the lest issue of the Cluster. It has been consistently
vident that the Cluster staff is not interested in presenting the facts
bout the presidental candidates. Jacob Beil reached a new low in
“editorial” where sarcasm and distortion run ramjiant. Anyone
ho wants to see radicalism at its fouh-st only has to read the Cluster
be satisfied (if not nauseated).
I have no illusions that the Republican presidential candidate is
lerfect but then neither is the Democratic candidate. Why not
resent both sides fairly and let each person decide for himself?
lon’t you believe they are intelligent enough or are you afraid they
The Mercer Cluster has the responsibility of informing the Mercer
;udent body of the facts and issues. How about accepting the respon
ibility or are you afraid of that, too?
—Danny Hattaway
dr. Bob Hurt, Executive Editor, Mercer Cluster
Tear Hurt:
You have a genius in Jacob Beil (October 16). Guard him
Dvetously.
Regards.
Sincerely, Billy Mann
(Managing Editor. Red and Black, University of Georgia.;
)ear Editor,
Who is the bumper sticker snatcher? This lowly creature, scum
if the campus, appears only at night, wild-eyed and nervous as he
tealthily creeps around the parking lots, doing good and protecting
kmerica’s freedom by destroying LBJ bum|>er stickers.
Please, “conservatives," desist. You have removed seven stickers
'rora my car in the past week, and 1 think you should be satisfied,
tnd while I realize that extremism in the defense of Barry is no vice,
nuldn't you be just a little more moderate in pursuit of LBJ?
Jimmy Gibeon
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Ancient Art Shown
Beginning Oct 25
An exhibition of the art of pre-literate man, entitled “Ancient
Rock Paintings and Engravings”, will be shown at Mercer University’*
Art Gallery from October 26 to November 6, 1964. Recent discoveries
in Wisconsin and Michigan highlight a collection of photographs, fib
erglass casts, and original surface prints and drawings which pre
sent a survey of rock paintings (pictographs) and rock carving*
(petroglyphs) from all of the principal areas of the world.
The exhibition was organized and presented initially by the Cran-
brook Institute of Science in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. It is being
circulated throughout the United States under the auspices of the
Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service.
A study of prehistoric material
often poses more questions than it
can possibly answer. The original
purposes of the art itself is often
lost and can only be the subject of
conjecture. The striking similari
ties, and sometimes the differences,
in themes and styles of these works
from areas widely scattered both in
distance and time give partial solu
tions to some problems.
The animal theme which pre
dominates throughout the exhibi
tion provides the first clue with re-
gird to the artist. The striking bi
son of Loscaux relates interesting
ly to one found carved on a rock in
Wisconsin. Hunting scenes are
common to a great many localities,
as are sciences in which it appears
that the movements of various ani
mals are imitated and formalized
into a type of ritual dance. The
continuing importance of this
theme strongly suggests the pre
sence of a predominately hunting
and/or fishing, rather than a food
gathering or agricultural society.
Early societies attributed a super
natural generative force to objects
both animate and inanimate, and
they attempted to control these
forces by the use of sympathetic
magic—the imitation of certain
functions of nature in order to a-
chieve the desired result. Thus the
NOTICE
All student organizations are
requested to report to the Divi
sion of Student Personnel their
members and officer*. This
must be done no Later than
Wednesday, Oct. 28.
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Prehistoric drawings of Birds, now on exhibit at Mercer.
rainmaker beats a drum to imitate
the sound of thunder and so bring
the desired rainfall, and the dancer
attempts to invoke the presence of
the buffalo or bison or deer whose
mask he wears and whose move
ments he imitates. The appearance
of the totemic divisions of early
tic functions within small clan
society may be a manifestation of
Letter Of The Future?
Nelson Rockefeller
Republic of New York
April 16,1974
Pres. Pat Brown
Republic of California
Dear Pat:
After months of deliberation with my conscience, I feel that the
time has come to admit to someone (and the reasons for that someone
being yourself will be explained further in this letter) that my heart
deceived me ten years ago—he was not right. I realize that we were on
opposite sides of the fence back then, and perhaps I did gloat a bit
when Barry won, but I sincerely hope that you do not still hold it
against me. What I have to propose is something far too crucial to the
future of North America for us to allow ancient political quarrels to
stand in the way.
I have no way of knowing how quickly you receive news of the
happenings on this side of the continent, so in order to justify my pro
posal I will recap for you the events of the past months.
The situation is, in a word, desperate, especially in the Southern
Republics. Believing that moderation in the pursuit of justice is no
virtue, the President of Florida has threatened the nudear destruction
of Alabama if the Fuhrer continues his present method of handling the
race problem. The Fuhrer has, as yet, made no reply. There is also
increasing tension between Georgia and Florida.
The recently attempted military coup in Florida failed, but the
rebels, who had their base of operations in the swampy northern part of
the state, started reorganizing for a second try. In an attempt to de
stroy the rebel stronghold, the Loyalists defoliated the forests with
low-yield nuclear devices. However, the devices turned out to be a bit
more powerful than had been expected, and several south Georgia
cities were depopulated by fallout. War between the two states seems
unavoidable.
The thing which worries me.most, however, is the Mexican invasion
of Texas, which is slowly but surely spreading into surrounding repub
lics. I can envision the eventual Mexican take-over of all forty-eight
republics if something is not done, which leads me to my proposal.
As leaders of the two most populous republics on the continent,
we must in some manner convince the other presidents that some sort
of alliance must be formed to meet the threat of Mexican invasion. We
could elect a President of the Continent, who would, of course, have
power only in time of war. Perhaps there could even he some sort of
body composed of representatives from each republic—a body which
would be responsible for the safety of the whole continent There may
be a hope that someday this will result in a centralized government
I would appreciate your thoughts on this matter. I realize that
nothing will be accomplished in a hundred days, or a year, or maybe
even in our lifetime. But I say to you now: let us begin.
' Sincerely yours.
Nelson A. Rockefeller
the specialization of these rituahs-
units.
Such interpretations are render
ed especially difficult by one ma
jor question which the exhibition
raises but leaves unanswered. Are
these rock paintings and carvings
recordings of events, are they
themselves objects of veneration
and imbued with their own special
creative power, or are they an early
expression of the purely artistic
impulse? The intent of the artist,
unfortunately, cannot be judged
with any certainty. The famous
“Sorcerer” from the Cave of the
Trois Freres and his American In
dian counterpart cannot tell us
whether their creators were his
torians, shamans, or artists. They
can only give the personal testi
mony of his rich and imagistic
powers of expression.
ARTS
CALENDAR
Friday, Oct. 23
Macon Little Theatre — “The
Best Man" by Gore Vidal, 8:30.
Little Theatre, 4220 Forsyth Rd.
Wesleyan — Print Exhibit by
Leonard Baskin. Collier Gallery
open to public daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Sat. 9-12 noon.
Beaux Arts Gallery—Art Exhibit
by Bob Moody. 3910 Vinevillo
Avenue, Open to iniblic daily 12
noon 8 p.m. through Oct. 24.
Saturday, Oct. 24
Macon Little Theatre —
Best Man" Matinee 2:30
evening performance 8:30
Little Theatre. See Above.
Tuesday. Oct. 27
Mercer—Lamar Lectures Speak-
: Dr. Thomas D. Clark, Profes
sor of History, University of Ken
tucky. 10 a m “The South in
Change"; 8 p.m. “The Crusade for
Universal Education,” in Willing
ham Chapel, public invited.
Wednesday. Oct. 28
Mercer—Lamar Lectures Dr,
Thomas D. Clark at 4 p.m. “The
Crusade for Agrarian Change"; at
8:30 p.m "The Crusade for Con
servation of Southern Resources
and its Implications " Public in
vited to attend at Willingham
Chapel.
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