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MERCER UNIVERSITY, MACON, GEORGIA, OCTOBER 15, 1965
Numl>er I
H tonal
SET MERCER FREE
he Education Commission of
Georgia Baptist Convention has
: isod to recommend to the Con-
lion the approval of federal
mis to relieve the critical finan
| needs of Mercer and other
rgia Baptist Colleges,
the Georgia Baptist Conven
is unwilling to allow Mercer
hare in the millions of dollars of
ral grants available to private
w es under the Higher Educa-
Facilities Act—if the Georgia
lists are unwilling to give ade-
I.- sup|>ort to Mercer—then
, , should set her free to forge
, own destiny as a church related
ther than a CHURCH OWNED
rsity. If ownership is again
vinl in the Trustees of the Cor-
n.ition of Mercer University—in-
iil of the Convention—we would
eligible for individual, founda-
io and federal grants which are
iw dosed to us.
Mercer should be as free as Wes-
eyan and Emory to receive the
minty of the Federal Government,
easing the problems of church-
itate relationship to the politicians
nil theologians If this requires
hat Mercer sever the ties of own-
rship by the Georgia Baptist Con-
ntion—then we say, "Let's cut
he knot!”
The feeble financial support
isen. and promised, by the Geor
■ia Baptist Convention will result
n grinding poverty for Mercer and
of able professors; upward
ipiraling tuition costs, and lowered
cn-ditation standards over the
ext decade, unless supplemented
v hderal grants. Mercer's com-
I'titive |M>sition will be seriously
lam.iged. Indeed there is a real
unlit that Mener can even sur
ne as an institution ol higher
naming if her destiny is to Is 1 con
■d by backwoods bungling and
larrow-minded sectarianism.
SET MERCER FREE '
loles Still Open
: or Fall Theatre
i;e Mercer Players are seeking
-Indent talent for roles in the
' Quarter play. Ah, Wilderness,
ling to William l^yne, Mer
rama coach A comedy, by
»> O'Neill is slated for the
r stage later this quarter,
-ons interested in acting in
ay who have not already
ut should contact Mr. Iayne
- office below the chapel as
is possible.
it |)erformed in 1934, the play
in the early nineteen hun-
and deals with a young man
ias gone against the grain of
■dorian family by reading
i|>er" literature. He rebels
-I his home ami sweetheart
she semis him a note breaking
“‘ir engagement. The play
with his rebellion ami the
limes human), incident of his
pment.
LIBRARY DEDICATION
SET FOR OCT. 21
Although many students have been making use of it, the
new library on Edgewood Avenue will not lie officially dedi
cated until Thursday, Oct. 21.
This structure, which enhances
Mercer’s educational facilities im
mensely, will be named in memory
of the late Mr. Eugene W. Stetson
at a special convocation of the Uni
versity on the campus quadrangle.
The speaker will be Dr. I,oui8
Booker Wright, Director of the
Folger Shakespeare Library in
Washington, D. C., who will tell of
the life of Mr. Stetson.
Centered around this ceremony
will be several other interesting
highlights, including an academic
processional from the Connell Stu
dent Center to the library.
At 1:15, the special guests on
campus will lie honored at a dedi
cation luncheon in the dining hall,
given by Mrs. Stetson.
later, at 2:45, Dr. Hardin Craig,
Jr., Librarian at Rice University
in Houston, Texas, will lead a
seminar in the newly christened
library.
Many educational leaders, Baptist
officials, and |x*rsonal friends of
the family from all over the coun
try have been invited to attend
these ceremonies. They will lie en
tertained at a preview reception in
the library on Wednesday evening,
Oct. 20, at 8:00 p.m.
Another point in the program
will be the awarding of degrees to
Dr. Wright and Mr. Johnson. They
will receive the Doctor of laws
degree.
NO CLUSTER
NEXT WEEK
The Cluster's date of publication
is changing from Friday afternoons
to Wednesday afternoons.
It is hoped that this change will
let the students know about week
end activities a little further ahead
of time, and will work for the bene
fit both of students and staff
Because of this change, the next
Cluster will bo out on Oct. 27. It is
suggested that students who let the
Cluster lie their only unrequired
reading,mqtn'r find a substitute for
next Friday's edition.
Applications for Fulbright -
Hays Awards Due Oct. 31
The Institute of International Education has announced
that the competition for U. S. Government grants issued for
the Fulbright-Hays Act will close shortly.
Calendar of Events
On. 15
Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation”
-7:S*. 314 SC
Del. IS
N «und of Musk”—special at
'he Grand Theater. 3:00 P.M.
Ikt. 2*
Harlem Globetrotters'' film
special—( K)0 P.M. 314 SC
Bet. 21
Dedication of Stetson
Memorial Library
Drt. 23
Student-Faculty Football
Game
FOREIGN SERVICE EXAM
TO BE HELD DEC. 4
The United States Department of State and U. S. In
formation Agency have announced that the next written ex
amination for the Foreign Service will be held on December 4,
1965 at sites throughout the country.
Applications must he filed with
the Board of Examiners for the
Foreign Service, Department of
State. Washington, before October
18
Mitchum, Porter
To Lead Freshmen
Wednesday's run off for Fresh
man officers gave Ben Mitcham
the presidency, with 261 votes to
the 136 total of opponent Pete
Sweeny The vice presidential slot
went to Bob Portre. with 217 votes
to 176 for Hal Lewis.
Close results were the order for
secretarial and treasury victors,
Judy Babcock winning the scribe's
position 196 191 over Mattie Harp
er. ami Ann Stanford scraping by
Tenna Cardner 201-194.
Unusual interest in a student
election was manifested by the
freshman and the number of candi
dates qualifying for offices. Six
names were offered for the office
of president, four for secretary, five
for secretary, and five fo rtreasurer.
The candidates were presented
in chapel Oct 6, at which time
preskitntial hopefuls were given an
opportunity ot slate their view*
and the policies they would carry
out . "Tx
Voting on Friday, Oct. 8, neces
sitated run-off* for all positions.
1
The same examination is offered
candidates for both the Foreign
Service of the Department of State
and USIA. although candidates
must specify at the time of appli
cation which agency they seek to
enter Individuals successful on the
written examination will be invited
to take an oral examination before
a panel of senior officers during
the spring.
S|>eeialired options for Slate De
partment applicants are included
on the examination in: (1) Econ
omies. (2) Commerce. (3) Admin
istration, and (4) History. Govern
ment, Social Sciences and Public
Affairs, to enable candidates to
demonstrate competence in their
cho»< n areas. All USIA candidates
must take option 4
The duties of Foreign Service
Officers fall into the broad cate
gories of political and economic re
porting and analysis: consular af
fairs; administration; and commer
cial work. Entering junior officers
can expect to receive experience in
several of these fields, and in dif
ferent areas of the world, before
initiating career specialization. AH
candidates should be well-grounded
in economics, U. S. and world his
tory, political science and govern
ment. In addition, manv applicants
have specialized qualifications in
administration, or in area ami
language studies.
Those interested in applying for
graduate study or research abroad
in 1966-67, or for study and pro
fessional training in the creative
and |M>rforming arts under these
governments grants may obtain ap
plication forms from the campus
Fulbright Program Adviser, Dr.
Doris Raymond The deadline for
filing these applications is October
31.
This program is intended to in
crease mutual understanding be
tween the people of the U. S. and
other countries. Therefore, the
IIE, which is a part of the edu
cational ami cultural exchange
program for the Department of
State, conducts competitions for
the U. S. Government scholarships
offering more than 900 grants for
study in 54 countries.
Applicants must be U, S. citi
zens who will hold a bachelor’s de
gree or its equivalent by the be
ginning date of the grant and who
have language proficiency suffic
ient to carry out the proposed pro
jects. Exceptions are made in the
ease of creative and performing
artists who need not have a bach
elor’s degree hut must have four
years of professional study or
equivalent experience. Social
workers, on the other hand, must
have at least two years of pro
fessional experience after the Mas
ter of Social Work degree, and ap
plicants in the field of medicine
must have an M.D. at the time of
application.
Three types of grant are avail
able:
(1) Full awards which provide
tuition, maintenance, round trip
trans|M>rtation, health and accident
insurance and an incidental al
lowance. Participating counties are
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia,
Austria, Belgium-Luxemlxiurg, Bo
livia. Brazil, Ceylon, Chili. China
(Republic of), Columbia, Costa
Rica, Denmark, Dominican Re
public, Ecuador. El Salvador, F'in
land, France, Germany, (Federal
Republic of), Greece, Guatemala.
Honduras, Iceland. India, Iran,
Ireland. Italy, Japan. Korea, Ma
laysia. Mexico, Nepal, the Nether
lands, New Zealand. Nicaragua,
Norway, Pakistan. Panama, Para
guay, Peru, the Philippines, Port
ugal. Spain. Sweden. Thailand.
Turkey, the Uniter! Arab Republic,
the United Kingdom, Uruguay and
Venezuela
(2) Joint U. S—other govern
ment grants provide tuition ami
maintenance from a foreign govern
ment. plus travel costs from the
US. government. Participating
countries are Poland. Rumania,
and Yugoslavia.
(3) Travel—only grants which
supplement maintenance and tui
tion scholarships granted to Amer
ican students hv universities, pri
vate donors and foreign govern
ments. Participating countries are
Austria. Brazil, Denmark, France,
Germany, Iceland, Israel. Italy, the
Netherlands, and Sweden.
A hard decision to make—
Stanford Crowned
"Miss Freshman"
Thursday, Ootolier 7, Linda McElreath, the reigning Miss
Freshman, relinquished her crown to Ann Stanford, Fresh
man Beauty Queen for 1965-66, capping a night which saw
23 freshman beauties vying for the crown with looks that
delighted the eye and question answerings which entertained
the ear.
M ism Stanford, sponsored by
ADPi sorority, shared the s|xitlight
with another ADPi pledge Susan
Wiseman representing Sigma Al
pha F'|>silon fraternity and selected
first runner up. Cari Reed, a ('hi
Omega pledge, sponsored by Sigma
Nu, captured the second runner up
liosition with Judy Smith and Lei
Smith as the third and fourth
runners-up The other finalists in
cluded Harriett Swift, ('indy Pen-
noch. Ann Pearson, Marsha Rott
gering, and Janet Woixl.
The Conti's! was emceed by Tom
my Day Wilcox, with musical en
tertainment provided by Mercer's
own trio—-Jim Gibson. Bill (’etti.
ami Wayne Baker.
Judges for the occasion were T
P. Haines. Captain Benson, and
Mrs. Gay ton Abner, a local fashion
coordinator, ami a fashion model
from Warner Robins.
Gcr. Sociologists
Schedule Session
The first annual meeting of the
Georgia Sociologist and Anthriqxi
logical Association is scheduled for
Friday and Saturday, October 15-
16. 1965, at Men-er University and
Wesleyan College. The general
theme is "Undergraduate and
Graduate Recruitment and Train
ing of Sociologists."
Registration and a General Sos
sion will hi- at Mercer on Friday
A dinner and Presidential Ad
dress will hi' held Friday night in
the private dining room at Mer
cer's Connell Student Center.
On Saturday, a general session
will be held at Wesleyan, with
three papers being presented in the
morning session, and a business
meeting following in the afternoon
