Maroon

              The Loyola Maroon Vol. XLIII Loyola University, New Orleans, La., Friday, March 10, 1967 No. 15 Mel Leavitt Sparks Mock Protest A pseudo-demonstration by six Loyola students carrying placards greeted Mel Leavitt, WDSU commentator, when he arrived on campus Wednesday afternoon to discuss modern art. Carrying meaningless placards reading "I'm against it" and "sex," and shouting "Mel can go to hell," the group attracted an audience for the discussion which was held in Danna Center. Leavitt came to Loyola to discuss a column published by the Clarion Herald, in which he criticized present art work. Refuting many of the points brought out in his article, Leavitt said that the article was written "for shock value." "My article," Leavitt said, "was a result of anguish and confusion of what art is to the general public. I wasn't qualified to write it." Calling the modern artists "pseudoartists" in the article, Leavitt somewhat modified his opinion by acknowledging them for "making us see what we may miss from day to day." "People are too lazy to stop and think," Leavitt said. "The artist is taking a part from the whole and making us look at it." Leavitt did restate that one of his chief complaints with modern art is its inability to communicate with the viewer."A part of art should communicate even to people like me," Leavitt said, "and it'-f leaving me behind." Upholding the artist at one point Leavitt questioned, "Is the artist possibly less alienated from culture than other men?" In his article, Leavitt had called those in the United States "cultural infants." His opinion that artists are "helping to destroy themselves and art," was strengthened by quotes from books which he had brought to the lecture and which were the basis of his article. "Art has turned away from its former role," he quoted, "a role of reaching and moving men." Leavitt was asked to "discuss, debate, or talk" following the disection of his article by the Rev. Whitney Engeran's, S.J., esthetics class. Fr. Engeran, a modern art enthusiast, had criticized the article and suggested to his class that Leavitt come to Loyola to give his views. Mel Leavitt Protest Proves Intellectual Spirit White Chosen Union Head Henry "Skip" White, A&S junior, has been elected president of the Student Union for 1967- 68, Steve senior, outgoing preSiaent. Eelcted along with White as Student Union officers for next year are: Linda Horil first vicepresident; Lynn Fitzpatrick second vice-president; Trez Dauer, secretary and Judy Taaffe, regional coordinator. White served as chairman of the Current Events committee for 19C.6-67. The Young Republican Club was also under his leadership last year. He is a member of LUSHA and the Stu d en t-Faculty Relations Board besides serving on many Student Council committees. He is majoring in political science. Linda Horil, a New Orleans resident, is a BA junior majoring in Business Management. Skip White Father Twomey Praises Dominican Republic Efforts By MAUREEN MULVIHILL If the Dominican Republic can successfully build up democratic processes after being suppressed by Trujillo for thirty years, it can easily become a model of freedom, said the Rev. Louis J. Twomey, S.J. The Institute of Human Relations coupled with previous dealing with cit-  izens of this Caribbean Island made his February trip to the Dominican Republic very Father Twomejr »aid, "If the Dominican Republic can • ucceasfully pan through the very difficult period it'* now experiencing, it can well be a leader in promoting the freedom* which are a**ociated with representative selfgovernment."The Alliance for Progress outlined some necessary reforms. "These reforms," Father said, "include the need for agricultural changes, the inges in the disparity be•en the few rich  #y who are poor, the need more industrialization and I'nAd for discovering means trrore effectively capitalizes on the abundant natural the country." to the ideal of a leisurely semester break, schedule was l«d„with work. He met with ••Jty-five different groups :l as: government officials, itersity students, labor leadi,ncoups of youths and peast»« "He spoke on economic &i social problems in the ■Mftpy and the necessity for hemispheric solidarity workfftogerher to aid each other folvintf the great problems |r* hi.riisphere. "I wfcs viry much impressed Irt the spirit of dedication and commitment especially among youth," said Father Twomey. "There are many hundreds of these youth who are involved in work among the very poor." "They are promoting credit unions and various other forms of cooperatives in addition to promoting community development in the villages and towns of the Dominican Republic," he continued. Besides the youth programs, the American Embassy and the United States Agency for International Development are nationals in striving to progressive society. "The United States officials there are working in close cooperation with the Dominican Nationals in striving to promote economic, educational and social progress," said Father. "The struggle for peace with justice is now in its critical stage, but it is not unrealistic to be optimistic about the future of the Dominican Republic."Future trips are anticipated to the other countries of Central America. Loyola University draws the trainees for its Inter-American Program from these countries. At present, 38 alumni are from the Dominican Republic, and 436 graduates are from all of the five Central American countries or Panama. Buckley, Dupont, Wright Announce Candidacy for Student Council President for 1967-68. They are Martin Buckley, Bob Dupont and Tom Wright. Vying for vice-president of the Student Council will be Tom White and Gary Keyser. The primary election —■—  will take place on March 16 and 17 for day students and also on the evening of March 15 for the evening division. A&S junior Buckley has filed as a candidate for president. Buckley sponsored the "Food for India" program during first semester, and is also an INCAP volunteer. Dupont, A&S junior, is also a presidential candidate. Dupont is presently vice-presiddent of the council and has had two years experience on the council. Presidential candidate Wright is an A&S junior and present treasurer of Student Council. Wright has been on the Council for two years. Filing as a vice-presidential candidate on the Wright ticket is White, BA sophomore. White served as president of his BA freshman class and as chairman of the Constitutional Committee of the Men's Residence Council. Keyser is a Law School junior and has filed on the Dupont ticket as a vice-presidential candidate. Keyser has one year's experience on the Council and is bailiff of the Student Judicial Court. Voting machines have been acquired for the elections. The machines will be positioned outside Danna Center and in the quadrangle during the voting period. In the event of a run off, elections will take place on March 30 and 31. General elections for Student Council will be held on April 17 and 18. Dr. John F. Christman Appointed Academic Affairs Vice-President ■'. John F. Christman has been appointed vicedent for academic affairs at Loyola University, it announced by the Very Rev. Homer R. Jolley, S.J., dent. Dr. Christman is the first lay vice-president for academic affairs in Loyola's history and the second laymen named to a vice-president post in the last year. Donald K. Ross serves as vice-president for public relations and development. Dr. Christman joined the Loyola faculty last year as di- contracts and professor of biochemistry. Prior to that, he served for 16 years as a member of the faculty of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. The 43-year old educator succeeds the Rev. Edward A. Doyle, S.J., who last year was named associate director of studies for the New Orleans province of the Jesuit Order. "Dr. Christman's appointment reflects the growing role of laymen in Loyola University," said Father Jolle.y. He added that the new vice-president "brings to his position remarkable ability and insight and a wide range of experience in teaching, research and administration. He will play a key role in leading the university to the attainment of the academic goals embodied in our Campiagn for Excellence." CBS television news has pointed out that several Catholic schools in the nation have or plan to "turn over" the administrative offices to laymen. When asked if Loyola was planning any such structure, Fr. Jolley remarked that Loywas not excluding the laymen as possibilities for executive positions, but there are no plans to "turn the university over" to laymen. A native of Terre Haute, Ind., Dr. Christman received his BS in chemistry from the University of Notre Dame, his MA from Indiana University and his MS and PhD from the University of Tennessee. In 1964-65 he served in Washington, D.C., as associate program director for student and cooperative programs at the National Science Foundation.Foundation. He had been an Atomic Energy Commission Visiting Scientist and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory and a research associate at the Hopkins Marine Station, Stanford University.Author of 27 articles in research and professional publications, Dr. Christman is a member of the Louisiana Commission on Extension and Continuing Education. He is a consultant to the National Science Foundation and the Gulf Coast Institute of Research and Technology. He will be director of two National Science Foundation programs to be held at Loyola in the summer of this year. The new vice-president also holds membership in numerous professional, scientific and community organizations. Dr. Christman's office will remain on the fourth floor of Bobet Hall until new facilities can be arranged in Marquette Auditorim. The Rev. Anthony C. O'Flynn, S.J., will continue as academic assistant to the president and dean of the college of arts and sciences. Dr. Christman University Convocation There will be a University Convocation of all Catholic undergraduate men and women today at 11:00 a.m. in the Loyola Fieldhouse. All 11:00 a.m. classes in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences and Business Administration and the School of Music will be excused to attend the Convocation. AH undergraduate Catholic men and women must attend and turn in an attendance slip. Non-Catholic undergraduates and students of the Dental and Law Schools are invited but not required to attend. At the Convocation, His Excellency, Philip M. Hannan, Archbishop of New Orleans, will speak on the topic "The Church and Today's Trends." Calendar of Events (DAY, MARCH 10 Harnett Cane English Speaking Union, A La Carte Dining Room, 8 p.m. Loyola University Theater, "Stalag 17," $1, 8:30 p.m. Student Council Dance, Free, "The Basement Wall," 9-1 p.m., Steamer President turday, march 11 ;dnesday, march 15 Student Council Elections, Evening Division only Jewish Day, Rabbi Feibleman, Temple Sinai, 7:30 p.m. JRSDAY, MARCH 16 Student Council Elections DAY, MARCH 17 Student Council Elections News Analyst Lashes Out At Lazy Americans' By LEE BUGINAS "If Romney refuses to comment on Viet Nam, I refuse to comment on Romney," said ABC news commentator Paul Harvey when asked what the chances were of the Michigan governor's winning the 1968 Republican presidential nomination. The award-winning news analyst, often called the "burr under the saddle of the American conscience," is on a nation-wide speaking tour. He developed his unique brand of reporting by taking the only tools he had, himself and his voice, and just being himself. Harvey, who says that he is the last of a breed of commentators, began his speech with his famous, "Good evening, Americans" and commented on the U.S.'s position in the Viet Nam war. Paul Harvey Lazy Americans "To keep the U.S. strong we should worry about lazy Americans not doing their part and not the lousy Communists," he said. He attacked the Great Society, welfare hand-outs, Uncle Sam's generosity to Latin American countries and the Voice of America. "Call it isolationism, selfishness . . . we have to revert to self-concern to survive. We (the U.S. I minded our own business so well from 1789- 1900 that we were a lighthouse of the world," said the newsman.He suggested substituting advertising men for the journalists who now handle the UnitedUnited States Information Agency broadcasts to people behind the Iron Curtain. Resell Americanism He called for Americans to resell Americanism. "Somewhere between the pessimist and Pollyanna is America the beautiful. Ask those who envy us. They're standing in lines to get in, not climbing barbed ■wire fences to get out." The three main problems in American life today Harvey cited was Communism, erosion of the dollar, and the abundance of crime. He beckoned to the youth of this country to do a better job of living than his generation had done. "This country was chopped, dug, sawed and hoed out of the wilderness. My generation has given you, young Americans, a church door open and unwatched and a new chance to protect and defend this, your country," he said. Returning to the Viet Nam war, Harvey offered hit solutions for ending the battle. He would demoliih enemy air fields and power facilities, evacuate the civilians and then obliterate Hanoi and bomb enemy ships in the harbors. "Wars are to be won," he concluded. (Continued on page 9)