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October 27, 1067 THE MERCER CLUSTER Art Linkletter Tours Universities On Relevant Issues Would you believe television's Art Linkletter at Yale ... or Har vard ... or Brown? It’a true. The familiar radio and television personality is joining the ivy League thia fall. Yale, Harvard and Brown are three of the colleges and univer- sitiee Linkletter will visit during the new school year under auspices of the RC University Scries. He is scheduled to talk to student groups st Yale and at the Harvard Gradu ate School of Business on Oct. 23 and at Brown University the fol lowing day. The fall appearances mark the beginning of the third year of Link- letter’s unique and highly success ful college tour. Later in the year he will appear at the University of Missouri, St Louis University, Westminister College and others to be scheduled. Linkletter, who gained national popularity as a genial TV host and funmaker with kids, has proved a hit with the oollege set. His talks, while laced with wit and humor, are in a serious vein and range the gamut of the interests and frustra tions of today's college students. His appearances frequently turn into lively and provocative dia- U,„..os on everything from Vietnam to LSD. Linkleittr’s university appear ances are sponsored as a public affairs program by one of the com panies in which he has substantial interest — the Royal Crown Cola Co. of Columbus, Ga. Through the program, Linkletter is made avail able to colleges and universities wiinout cost to them. Since its beginning at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, in the fall of 1965, the University Series has taken Mr. Linlkletter to •omc 20 college campuses. The list includes the University of Chicago, Johns Hopkins, the University of California at Berkeley, Auburn, the University of Minnesota. Tuskegee Institute, Southern Methodist Uni versity, Howard University and Georgetown University. ^Typical of his formal topics are: "The “Tube’ and American Morals, Manners and Politics . . . The Pill and The Bomb . . . Dissent vs. ttw ention on the Campus ... Is the Antericioi College Student Sub- ive? . . . Today's College Gen eration: The In-VOLVED Crowd ... The Entertainer in Politics . . . Tho Art of Living. But it is the question-and-answer periods following the formal talks which spark the free-wheeling dia logues between Mr. Linkletter and today's college generation. In these sessions, few ureas are left un- probed and few questions left un asked. Questions might deal with U. S. policy in Viotnom, birth control pills, the disturbances at Berkeley, changing sex mores, or Linkletter’s own role in topsy-turvey California politics. Nothing is sacred. And Mthii^ la a» aarioua as to eclipse Um wit and ■ — m Art UaktotWr-s pmaBP f * t «•. ■ \: -pi,.- 'V' f. N • A « “This is a generation, by end large, in search of a worthy com mitment,” Art Linkletter tells col lege audiences from coast-to-coast as he takes his provocative aaw dialogue to the nation's campuses. The unique dialogue between Mr. Linkletter and today’s college gen eration is sponsored by the RC University Series, a pioneering pub lic affairs program of the Royal Crown Cola Co, of Columbus, Ga. Now in its third yoar, the Univer sity Series makes Mr. Linkletter available without cost to colleges and universities throughout the country to talk about the issues and problems which concern today’s college generation. Haight-Ashbury U. S. A. By Chris Grcis A particular cult of free thinkers has arisen in the world today, a large group bent on love not war, a settlement in Viet Nam, a new reformation in political ideals. Their older brothers of ten years were known as beatniks, but the youths have other names now; they are the Zazzeroni of Italy, the Raggaren of Sweden, the Provos of Holland, the Ladybugs of the Soviet Union, the Chuiigans of Czechoslovakia, the Haibetarke of Austria, the Gammler of Germany, and tho Gamberros of Spain. We, in the United States call them Hippies. The Mecca of the American hip pies is San Francisco, usually as sociated at a fairly busy intersec tion of Haight and Asbury streets. Hippies are usually thought of as pseudo-intellectuals, surviving only for another trip, or shot in the arm, or one more joint, but they are more than this. They are a move ment. They have strict, (though usually not uniform) ideas about the fate of the world, the legaliza tion of |>ot, the advocation of free love, peace, and to say the least: firm ijolitical theories. They have set up a method of communication not orjy with their fellows in the Uniteu States, but w.th their coun terparts in other countries — they have a common language in their ideals. Their language is also com mon in their outburst against modern day society. They dodge the draft, bum their draft cards, let their hair and beards grow; they search for their, god, or proof of godlessness in the exploration of their minds; they hate the condi tions of industrialization and have a strong fear of war and the unified culture spreading over the Western world. There is no organized hippie movement, but these people are not to be thought of lightly. They are making a lasting impression on their elders, and their action — starting with only a slight ripple, has built up into a gigantic wave. A wave where the styles catch on readily and anyone can learn — at a glance of the beautiful simplicity of the movement, and at a long look at the fantastic complexity of it all. radio and television entertainer. Mr. Linkletter now is becoming familiar as a highly successful busi nessman and as a thoughtful citizen with a deep interest in national and international affairs. This side of Mr. Linkletter’s personality is most evident in this appearances before college audiences. “I learned very quickly that young people should be given a chance to speak and be heard.” he said. "You may not agree with all of their ideas, but the fact that they do have strong opinions means that they are thinking very seriously about life.” Mr. Linkletter is enthusiastic about today’s college generation. H* told one student audience: “You as a new college generation are responsive to the so-called Revolution of Rising Expectations. I think there is a wonderful differ ence between your generation and mine. That is the dedication and determination on the part of so many students across the country' today to do something for the less privileged. In other words, this is a generation, by and large, in search of a worthy commitment.” Mr. Linkletter is familiar to mil lions of TV ■ viewers and radio listeners through his popular pro grams — "Art Linkletter’s House- Party” and "People Are Funny’’ "Ilause Party has been rated con sistently as one of the top daytime radio and television programs since it began in 1945- In addition, he is the author of «*ch best-selling book, as ’’Kid. Say the Darnest Things’’ and "People •** Fuftnv ' He also pursues a busy and high ly successful business career, serv ing as an official of more than 20 companies and corporatism. He a. • director of Royal Crown Cola Co. the company which sponsors >*, college appearances Mercer Drill Team Places Fourth In First Me w Put your money V where your heart is— in America U.S. SAVINGS BONOS NEW FREEDOM SHARES By Jim West Professor of Military Science, Lt CoL Robert M. Brambilla, has announced that the Mercer Drill Team has taken fourth place in the First Annual Cinematic Drill Meet. The team took 82 out of a possible- 100 points, ranking behind such schools aa Loyola of Chicago and L S. U. Thia is an especially high honor for tho Mercer Drill Team since 1 trophy was won during the teams ..rst year in existence and the competition was the teams' first. Under the command of Cadet Master Sergeant John Wayne Crowley, the Mercer DrUlTeam, an asset which the Batallion has lacked for several years, was re formed last year with the aid of Major Sloan and First Lieutenant Stone. Starting with ten cadets, the drill team built up into a proficient team and was able to give excellent performances at the Military Ball, Federal Inspection, and Mercer ROTC Day. Pluns for this year include per formances at various University function.--, inter-collegiate competi tions. and ihe First Annual Mercer Invitational Drill Meet, to include ! teams from universities in the Third Army area This year the staff of the drill team includes John Wayne Crowley, team comamnder, James West, executive officer, and Charles Roberts, platoon sergeant. Squad leaders and assistant squad leaders are Milton Madison, Tim Pape, Curtis Echols, James Boykin, and Carl Brown. Freshmen members of the team are L. Morris, J. John son, C. Coulton, G. Smith, P. WoodartfTl, Meim-ke, A. Bremer, and C. Davis. Every Tom, Dick and Harriet . V by Judy White On October 26, 27, and 28, the talents of two senior Wesleyannes will be present ed in the form of an original and ( exciting musical comedy. Togeth er, Mary Abbott . Warte und Janet > Robinson wrote t- the script and - composed the ——■»' • "<•£ musical score of Judy White “Every Tom, Dick, and Harriett,” as an independent study on cam pus. Mary Abbott of St. Simons elab orated on the old legend of Dick Whittington as the basis of the story which goes from romance to slap-stick comedy. She'is also re sponsible for stage directions and mechanics of the musical. Janet Robinson from Atlanta surmounted the tremendous task of composing the entire musical score for the comedy. She has included ballads, vaudeville, and full scale production numbers in the range of songs for the show. The cast of twenty-five is com posed of Wesleyannes und several males from the Macon area. Of the twenty-five, twelve have singing roles. Everyone involved in the produc tion has been working long hours since the opening of the Mines ter to make this fresh and varied musi cal a success. The performances will begin at o pan. in the Porter Auditorium oa Wesleyan’s campus. In addition to the plan, news from Wesleyan this week also in cludes the announcement of three seminars which have been organ ized to discuss the different philos- ophys concerning Black Power of the NAACP and SNCC. The first forum will be present ed Oct 31, at 6:45 p.m. in the Hin ton Lounge on Campus. Mr. Lyn don Wade will speak on Black Power and the Student Non-Vio lent Coordinating Committee’s views concerning the subject. Mr. Wade, a Negro professor at Emory University, is a member of SNCC. Following this forum, the Na tional Association for the Advance ment of Colored People’s stand on Black power will be presented on Nov. 8. Rev. William Davis, a Ne gro minister in Macon, will give the NAACP’s philosophy and answer the question, “Will there be riots in Macon this year?” A general discussion of the two concepts will be held Oct. 15. The secretary of the local chapter of the NAACP will lead the final session of the Black Power Seminars. The seminars are directed toward a better understanding of human involvement in the contemporary world with an lnderlying purpose of evoking thoughtful and enlightened onsidcration for formulating opin ions on this controversial predomi nate subject Mercer students are encouraged to attend. Now a long-time friend of or ganised labor has made a sugges tion that will certainly provoke controversy, but which deserves careful study. Former Presidential advisor Justice Samuel I, Roeen- man wrote, “My thesis, boldly and broadly stated, is that the right to strike should bo curtailed when it is in conflict with tbs public inter est, and that some form of final compulsory decision must be pro- Is Collective Bargaining Obsolete Has collective bargaining outlived its usefulness? Dismayed by disastrous strikes which have crippled vital areas of the national interest like transportation, communications, education and even entertainment, thoughtful Americans are beginning to demand s better way to resolve labor disputes when negotiation fails. The jurist, who served President Roosevelt aS advisor and speech- writer, makes clear that he does not mean compulsory arbitration panda, whose “part-time” nature often inspires only suspicion by both labor and management And, though "compulsory," their recom mendations sometimes go unheed ed, as in the recent New York City teachers’ strike. "What I propose,” he writes, “is a new judicial system of courts — labor courts — with jurisdiction solely over industrial strife, includ ing strikes.” With judges appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, such courts would have “the same dignity, respect and standing” as alt other federal courts. Their decisions would be conclusive and binding on both sides, and they would have the power to levy Contempt citations and fines for defiance of their or ders. . Labor court judges would bo far more effective than the people ap pointed to compulsory arbitration panels. Judge Rosenman asserts. "Many of the latter (including my self) know practically nothing about the industry involved in a dispute and know only a little of tho history of labor relations in that industry,” ho writes. Such a handicap would not afflict judges whose careers would be devoted to the study and resolution of the complex issues involved In disputes. His system would not hamper the “give-and-take of collective bar gaining,” the Judge declares. For before a labor disputo reaches the (Continued on page 8, CoL 5)