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VOLUME XII, NO. 22 LAGRANGE COLLEGE, LAGRANGE, GEORGIA 30240 APRIL 27, 1970

Exchange Brings

British Professor Reverend John B. Taylor of

Sheffield, England, will be on the LaGrange College Campus during the First session of Summer School as an exchange professor in religion. Dr. McCook, Head of the Department, announced today that as a part of the exchange program, he will assume Rev. Taylor's responsibilities in England. The Methodist World Council office in Lake Junaluska made the arrangements for the exchange.

Rev. John Taylor exchanges positions with Dr. McCook for the summer.

Rev. Taylor brings to the campus a unique and varied experience. After receiving a B.A. in French, German, and Ancient History from the University of Durham and a Masters in Education, he taught in Nottingham (of Robin Hood fame) for two years. He was then asked to become Headmaster of a Methodist Boarding School in the Ivory Coast, West Africa, a position which he served for three years. While serving in this capacity, he "offered for" the Methodist Ministry. Rev. Taylor returned to Manchester University for his minsterial studies.

In 1967, Rev. Taylor assumed his responsibilities at Stephen Hill Church, Sheffield, England. Contrary to the usual impression held by many, this English church is very active. Rev. Taylor reports that there is "standing room only" on Sunday morning and the church is comfortably full in the evening. In addition to these services, there is a full schedule of week-day activities including: Cub Scouts, Scouts, Men's Club, Youth Clubs, Choirs, Child Welfare Clinic, Multiple Sclerosis Fellowship, pre-School Play-Groups, Senior Citizens Club, and a League of Samaritans.

Accompanying Rev. Taylor to LaGrange will be his wife, Margaret, who is also a qualified teacher. One son, Andrew who is two and a half, will make the trip also. Their younger son, Nicholus, will remain with his grandparents.

Dr. McCook states that he considers this a personal privilege to serve Rev. Taylor's parish and a unique opportunity for the LaGrange College students to have a man of this

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The death of the automobile may well occur to curb excessive pollution of environment.

Car Burial Symbolizes Thought of Earth Day

The internal combustion engine was given full last rites at LC on April 22, 1970. The funeral, sponsored by the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity, was held in conjunction with nation-wide "Earth Day" activities and was intended to dramatize the dangers to the human race from air pollution.

The ceremony began with a funeral procession that traveled from the atletic field up Vernon to the Stop and Shop and returned via Broad Street to the athletic field. Walking in the procession were about fifty students. These included Pi Kappa Phi members and Kappa Phi sorority members, Dr. Henry, Dean Love, and several other faculty members also participated. The "dead" car, a 1958 Oldsmobile, was pulled by a wrecker truck.

The marchers carried signs saying, "America the Beautiful."

The funeral ceremony itself was conducted at the gravesite on the athletic field following the march. Bob Thomas of Pi Kappa Phi was in charge of the ceremony. The first speaker was Bruce Morrison, an economics major. He said that in the United

States 188 million tons of pollutants are put in the air each year, and that seven million cars are junked annually. "We're not part of some communist scheme to destroy the capitalists," Morrison said, referring to anti-pollution groups.

Dr. Henry, spoke next. He stated, "Pollution is not just in Detroit — it is also in LaGrange — Ultimately we're going to drown in our own muck...Pick up after yourself if you mean business in this thing."

Dr. Dodd delivered the eulogy for the automobile. "Because of all it has done for us," he said. "We keep it around...because of what it has done to us, we bury it." He went on to say, "As much as we love it, the old automobile is gone. We may, in time, have to sacrifice our freedom to drive cars."

Following the eulogy, the burial took place. A tombstone had been placed above the grave, and flowers were strewn about the gravesite. Dr. Henry threw in the first shovelful of dirt with the words, "Ashes to ashes and rust to rust..'

Spring Cleaning, 1970

Tombstone reads environment."

"It was buried before it buried our

Spring Cleaning, 1970 reached its high point last Saturday, April 25, when a great number of the college students participated in the annual cleaning up of certain sections of the LaGrange community. All the fraternities and sororities and a number of non affiliated college students participated plus numerous high school students and neighborhood children.

The cleaning up of the several neighborhoods was a culmination of several weeks of hard work by the college students who spent numerous afternoons out in the selected neighborhoods gathering signatures from the people involved and explaining just what "Spring Cleaning," was all about.

On Saturday, trucks furnished by the city plus many volunteer trucks went through the neighborhoods picking up the trash and junk that was being put out on the street by the college students and their "Helpers." Old cars, broken furniture and appliances, a tremendous accumulation of odds and ends, plus the usual broken bottles and discarded trash all were gathered up and hauled away.

"Spring Cleaning" is the first phase of what is known as "the Georgia Plan" which was started in Savannah two years ago by the Citizen and Southern Bank. It has since spread to many other cities and Miles Lane, President of C&S, has expressed hope that there will soon be better than a hundred cities involved.

"The Georgia Plan" has several fundamental and constructive objectives. It is basically a long-range program which includes experimental lending procedures and other innovations to increase the standard of living in the poorer areas of the city. The broadest possible community support is needed to make the project a total success and at the same time improve communication between the poor in the ghetto and the middle-class businessman. As one C&S official put it, "It is only when

Shead Receives Awards Paintings by Ray Shead,

head of the LaGrange College Art Department, won awards in two recent art exhibitions.

A work entitled "Distant Sunset" won third place award in the recent Opelika (Ala.) Art Festival.

The Opelika show was judged by Wendell Taylor, former director of the Columbus Museum of Arts and Crafts. First place went to Hugh O. Williams of the Auburn University faculty who exhibited at LaGrange College last year.

Another third place award went to professor Shead for "Good Old Days" in the Hamilton Square Art Festival.

the entire community supports something that there can be any possible assurance of much success."

Opan-air rally on Earth Day featured David Sisson of WSB-TV.

David Sisson Addresses Rally

On April 22, 1970, LaGrange College observed Earth Day in which colleges and universities across the nation participated. At a rally held at 10 o'clock A.M. on the LaGrange College patio, David Sisson of WSB-TV in Atlanta, addressed the study body. In his address, Sisson stated that the environment is the big issue of the '70's. Environmental problems are the result of over-population. Thus to solve environmental problems, the population growth must be curbed. Probably in the future, birth controls such as abortion and limitation of the number of children which a couple may have, will become widespread. The keynote of Sisson's address was that something must be done NOW to clean our environment. Some businesses are attempting to help the environment by stopping their pollutants. The individual can help clean up our environment through pressure on others. However, this pressure should be non-violent since violence allienates the conservatives of our society.

Earth Day activities at LaGrange College included a parade through downtown LaGrange, the symbolic burial of an automobile and an "ecology play" presented by the speech and drama department.

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Editorial :

An Apology and An Accusation

THE HILLTOP NEWS

LITTLE MAN ON CAMPUS

In the previous edition of our campus newspaper, there appeared an article which was, to me, very offensive. The article in question appeared to be an offensive, sarcastic swipe at campus administration and organizations. To those who were offended by the article, I extend an apology on behalf of myself and the Hilltop News staff. I feel an explanation is certainly in order. The article was submitted for publication just as it appeared in the paper. As editor of the Hilltop, it was my opinion that several of the remarks were harmful and in bad taste. Other remarks seemed to be a funny, tongue-in-cheek look at campus life. I crossed out those remarks which were in bad taste so they could not appear in the paper. However, when the paper was sent back, these offensive remarks had been included.

I do not attempt to pass the blame for what occurred. I realize that I must assume full responsibility, yet I would have all readers understand that those direct cuts at campus officials do not reflect my opinions nor should they have appeared in the Hilltop News.

As my official sermon of the week, I should like to take a forthright look at the events of Earth Day. These events were well planned and well thought out. Those who initiated the action were most sincere and concerned with the environmental problem.

Yet as the day wore on, it became more and more evident that action was superficial for the most part. Students once again exhibit their intense get-involved attitude.

The rally went quite well; everyone is content to sit and listen to someone speak about the problems. Then, once again, fraternity spirit overrode college spirit. Pi Kappa Phi and its sister sorority were left to carry on almost alone. I can only ask "Does the environment problem concern only Pi Kapps?" Does not the matter supercede the group confines and concern all of us?

Also I would like to point out that most of the events of Earth Day were symbolic. They served to bring the environment crisis to public attention. Earth Day cannot solve our pollution and population problems. No amount of speeches, parades, dramatizations, or car burials will alleviate the urgency of the situation. The problem is well known, well talked over, well thought out. But fronvthe back of my mind comes thijquestion,

"Will we know about it, talk about it, and think about it until it's too late? Will it become such an issue that it finally dies? Is Earth Day, April 22, the end? Or must it be a beginning?

I think we must not linger where we stand — simply saying the problem is serious, marching about it several blocks. The crisis presented by the symbols must not be thought about until it is too late — especially when it may already be too late. We must do something. There are many avenues which can be taken, much to be done. It must be done by individuals — every one. Whatever route you might take to help, the problem is for you as well as everyone else. The problem is now — not for our grandchildren. The crisis must be faced now.

Letter to Editor

Was Earth day Successful?

I believe that Earth Day at LaGrange was ineffective. The idea of burying a car in protest of emissions given off by cars was ridiculous, especially since the means used for digging the grave and bring the car to the graveside showed how hypocritical the whole affair was.

When originally conceived and performed by students in California, the idea had some merit — that of drawing attention to the polution problem. Constant repetition on such a scale as performed at LaGrange shows just how far people will go for news attention.

Another point on which I believe this project failed was that it did not cut across fraternity or sorority lines, but remained a "one-man show." One of the main objectives of such a protest is the involvement of everyone in the pollution problem. Obviously, this was not the case.

In part, I was glad that an attempt was made to show someone that people at LaGrange College were aware of Environmental Action Day. The form, however, seemed both paradoxical and pretensious.

Sincerely, John West

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From a Skeptical Son Dear Dad:

Last time I was home, you said some significant things about my interest in radical proposals for a new social order. When you told me I was too young for sane opinion on such matters, you insinuated that your generation is better qualified to find "the way out" than mine. I question this assumption. I do not believe that those who led us into this mess are capable of "leading" us out.

Dad, believe me when I say that I am indebted to you for paternal love and protection, but believe me also when I say that my generation holds in contempt the colossal social, economic, and political blunders which you perpetuated. As we survey the worthless heritage of crime, war, poverty and greed, we unite in shouting, "We will have none of it. There must be a second Renaissance!" And we scrutinize our entire inheritance to find the true value of these institutions. If you say our sin is lack of respect, then we can answer, "Veneration was your sin."

"Our capitalistic democracy is the ultimate in modern government," I have heard you brag. May I call your attention to the metropolitan editor who recently said "I support this man because he is the least crooked of the three." "Trust our economic leaders," you assure me. I answer, "Men are starving today in the shadows of your rotting granaries and hog-butchering establishments, Dad. Under your system privation increases in proportion to the increase in production. "Hold fast to the religion of your fathers" you warn, and I cannot help wondering, "Has that religion lessened hatred,

crime, war and suffering in its 20-century trial? Are its fundamental concepts philosophically sound?"

Dad, our young people are admittedly a skeptical crowd. What we have lost in the comfort of blind faith, we have gained in the assurance of empirical, scientific reasoning. If this fact-facing attitude be heresy, you may style us "heretics." If we worship reality instead of sublimity, you may say that we are fools. If science has altered our moral convictions, and if our new freedom conflicts with your age-old prohibitions, then you may consign us to your fiery hells.

But: One thing is certain. Win or lose, right or wrong, we are beginning to THINK THROUGH these things. We are trying to see "beyond our noses;" we are striving to build a better world... In that struggle we ask your cooperation, realizing that our youthful ambition, coupled with your aged perspective, is the one combindation which can solve the riddle of these times.

Well - how about it, Dad? The above editorial

appeared in the KENT STATER campus newspaper in 1934. It was written by the student editor, Walter W. Seifert, now an associate professor of journalism at OSU. Today, at 55, he is a confessed conservative, "A sort of middle-of-the-roader — halfway between Barry Goldwater and the John Birch Society." He says, regarding the quoted editorial, "The more things change, the more they stay the same. This editorial could have been written by any of our young rebels just yesterday."

APRIL 27, 1970

Letter to Editor

Is This School

a College?

LaGrange College? Closed study hall for freshmen college students? Required chapel every other Wednesday? Teachers with college ideas asked to leave? No kissing on campus? LaGrange College?

This is not my idea of a college. Quiet hours in the dorms are sufficient. We were accepted to LaGrnage College with the idea that we were capable of doing college work. Or were we?

Here at LaGrange College, we were lucky enough to be made to attend a required chapel once every two weeks. Occasionally, we get to go five times in three weeks. I must admit, it is well used by a number of students. Parents do like letters, and what better time is there to write these letters than in chapel?

We have teachers here who have ideas as to how we can turn this school into a college. And what happens? The administration asks them not to come back. What" "Margin of Distinction?"

How many "college" campuses give a week's room restriction for kissing on campus? Or how many "college" campuses give a week's room restriction for laying in another person's lap? The important thing is that we are in college, and we are treated as college students. I won't be surprised when they pass a ruling concerning no smoking or no holding hands on campus.

To whom can we complain? No one. The administration doesn't like non-conformers. LaGrange College?

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Spring and spring sports seem to bring mixed reactions. When does the bowling alley open? NOW this is the greatest dance ever!

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Tennis Team Wins

In last week's tennis action, our team improved its record with wins over Mercer 6-3, Shorter 7-2, and against Georgia State winning by a score of 6-3 to make its record 5-3. The team appears to have settled down after early season troubles and is gettting more solid with each match. At this time, the team appears to be in good shape for a strong finish and another winning season. The team will play Mercer in Macon this afternoon and Columbus there Thursday. The next and last home appearance of the team will be against Shorter, Wednesday, May 6.

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As you all know, the umpire's job is not an easy one.

Environment Problem Hits Home

The Chattahoochee River not long ago became inundated by a gigantic oil slick which covered the river for a hundred miles, stretching from LaGrange to Atlanta. The slick originated in Atlanta on the property of a railway concern. It killed fish in the river and made the drinking water of several communities taste and smell very disagreeable. In other words, it brought the water pollution problem close to home in a very real way

The state of Georgia is fortunate in that this was an isolated incident and that as yet, it does not have to contend with large scale problems that afflict other areas of the nation. Many of the state's communities treat their sewage before dumping it into the rivers and streams.

The U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare reports that of the 11,420 U.S. communities, 2,139 still dump raw sewage into streams without any treatment whatsoever. Doing this, turns rivers into veritable health hazards. The Hudson River, once considered one of the most beautiful rivers in the world, is now a ribbon of filth repugnant to all who view it. It is perhaps ominous that the Potamac River, whose waters grace our nation's capital, is also becoming dirty and unsightly.

There are currently some federal laws dealing with water

pollution, but federal officials can't act except in cases where communities pollute areas beyond state boundaries or when they are asked in by the governor of the state.

Water pollution in the United States is probably at its worst in the case of Lake Erie. Most game fish have been eliminated from the lake because of pollution. Only a few rough species remain. The situation is especially bad in this lake because of a biochemical cycle that exists there. Organic wastes that are dumped in are converted into organic matter by bacteria. The process uses oxygen and thus deprives fish of it. This inorganic material is reconverted back into organic material by algae, which thrive on it. These algae, in turn, tend to literally "choke the life" out of the lake. During the summer months, Lake Erie has an algae covering two feet thick which covers 800 square miles of its surface.

In addition to being repugnant to eye and nostrils, polluted water causes typhoid, dysentery, and hepatitis. Contaminated food from a river can also cause disease. So there are reasons other than aesthetic ones for cleaning up pollution. The very welfare of people and nations depends on keeping the water supplies clean.

Kappa Sig Increases Lead

Last week's softball action saw Kappa Sigma still leading the pack with an undefeated record. The Green Wave increased their league lead with impressive victories over the Independents, Delta Tau, and Beta Rho. Kappa Sigma romped over the Indies by a margin of 33-11, over Delta Tau, 29-11; and over BP by the score of 20-3. Al Stroud led the way for Kappa Sig with homers in all three games.

Pi Kappa Phi remained in second place by handily defeating Beta Rho and Delta Tau Delta by the score of 18-10 and 28-18, respectively. Delta Tau lost one game but moved into third place with a come-from-behind win over the Indies and a victory over Beta Rho. James Lee Garrett contributed the big hits for the Delts while new-comer Candler Howell provided new strength at first base. The Independents failed to win and sank to fourth place. Beta Rho continued to slump and lost all of its games.

INTRAMURAL STANDINGS Kappa Sigma 6 0 Pi Kappa Phi 3 2 Independents 3 3 Delta Tau Delta 2 3 Beta Rho 0 6

Mariotti Signs First Athlete

LaGrange College signed the first new player for next year last Monday. He is Calvin Williams, a 6-4 forward or guard from West Point. During his high school career at Harrison High, Calvin averaged over 25 points and 13 rebounds a game while hitting 55% of his field goals and 73% of his free throws. He was also state record holder in state high school high-jump event as a track man.

Williams has outstanding ability and is a fine student. He had offers from several other schools.

British Professor- Continued from Page 1

caliber on campus. When his responsibilities in Sheffield are complete, Dr. McCook and his family will visit former LC students while camping on the Continent.

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HILLTOP HONEY

Do You Know Your College ? Can you name: ...the only person teaching

at LC who is retired? ...the 5 LC graduates who

are currently members of the faculty or staff?

...the 3 members of the faculty motorcycle game?

...the banker's spouse at LC?

...the 6 faculty members who live on the same street?

...the faculty member who lives the greatest distance from the campus?

...the 5 faculty members who live across the street from the college

...the faculty members who have mustaches?

...the 4 columns on Smith correctly, in order?

Outing Club There will be a meeting of

the Outing Club on Thursday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. in Manget 205. The topic of discussion will be about a proposed outing in May. All those interested are invited to attend.

...the only building on campus that has 6 white columns?

...the location of the LC Diplomacy Department?

...the room where Clarence hangs around?

...the location of the master clock?

...the location of the Great White Horse?

...the Shelhorses that have attended LC in the past 4 years?

A prize will be awarded to the first person who can correctly answer these questions and turn them in to the HTN office by Wednesday at noon.

Deadline Today The deadline for the

reception of applications for the staff officers of all student publications has been set for today. All persons interested in working on either The Hilltop News, the Quadrangle, or the Scroll should contact Dr. Myers, chairman of the Subcommittee on Publications.

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Ralph Sims Wins Contest

BECKY POUND

Hilltop Honey -

Rebecca Pound The honey atop the hill this

week is Miss Becky Pound. Becky is a sophomore majoring in social work and psychology. Delta Tau Delta fraternity recently elected her sweetheart. When asked what she liked, Becky replied, "People, skiing, and sewing." However, what she likes the most are stuffed mice or really any kind of mice (very interesting.)

Becky's favorite all-time sport is climbing trees. This is because she someday wants to be the captain of a pirate ship. Everyone knows that any good captain of a pirate ship has to be able to climb trees.

Ralph Sims won last week's "Do You Know the Establishment" contest. He was the only person to correctly match everything, and for his effort (and we understand he had help from two others), he has won $5.00. For those of you who had trouble (we also understand that there was a lot of that going around too), here are the answers.

Mr. Gust — Steve's Drive-In Mrs. Blodgett — hard gym

seats Dr. Henry — compassion Dr. Jones — Red Baron Dr. Naglee — Goat Herder Dean Harwell — Mom's Best

Friend Dr. A.M. Hicks-GTO Mr. Jolly — Captain Air

Force Mr. Blanks — Davy Crockett Dr. Taylor — Appalachian

Kid Dr. Allen — Perry Mason Mr. Love — Super Sleuth Miss Clark — Annie Oakley Mr. Searcy — Kaopectate Mr. Tosh - Billy Casper Shame on those who were

not quite able to attend the last assembly program, for you missed out on two answers.

It seems that almost

everyone knew the match for Mr. Gust, Dr. Naglee, Mr. Blanks, Miss Clark, and Mr. Jolly. But very few knew the correct matches for Mr. Tosh, Dr. Jones, Mr. Searcy, and Dr. Hicks.

Better luck with this week's contest.

Choralaires Perform At Gardens

The LaGrange College Choralaires performed at Callaway Gardens last Wednesday during the annual convention of the Northwest District Home Economics Council.

According to Mr. Paul Doster, director, the group sang a selection of popular and sem-classical numbers.

Speaker at the home economists' luncheon was Howard "Bo" Callaway of Pine Mountain.

Mr. Doster has also announced that the Choralaires will begin singing at one worship service each month at the First United Methodist Church of LaGrange.

My son was a hippie. He would not wash, shave, or have a haircut. If allowed, he would wear his clothes until they fell off him. He performed natural functions in public that are best done in private. If thwarted, he demonstrated with behavior most obnoxious until his wishes were partly met or some other recompense was made.

I say, "was" because since his first birthday he has been giving up these bad habits.

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