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              The Loyola Maroon Vol. XLIII Loyola University, New Orleans, La., Friday, May 5, 1967 No. 20 Pickets Blast Compulsory ROTC ROTC last Thursday immediately before the cadet battalion underwent its annual Federal Inspection. The student picketers, about one-third of them coeds, gathered behind Danna Center across from the physics buildings at 2:30 p.m., a half-hour before the cadets were scheduled to assemble and march to Audubon Park. Some of the protestors carried placards, some of which read, "Compulsory ROTC Completely Reeks," and "Required ROTC Denies Academic Freedom M The demonstration was planned and executed by A&S sophomore Jim Robinett and about 20 other students. This same nucleus circulated a petition on campus iast Wednesday and Thursday, urging the Administration to "place Military Science on an optional basis " The petition was presented to the Rev. Homer R. Jolley, S.J., university president, at 3 p.m. Thursday with approximately 600 student and faculty signatures. While the petition was presented to Father Jolley, the demonstrators stood by quietly and watched the cadet battalion march off to Audubon Park. After the companies had passed, the placard-bearers fell in behind them and took up stations beside Holy Name Church. Inspecting officers got a last glance at the signs as they passed Holy Name on their way to review the battalion. Student reaction toward the demonstration was varied, ranging from an attitude of "There was no real need for it" to "I'm glad to see it; it shows there is still some life in the university." The Administration's opinion was adverse only in the fact that prior to the demonstration, no one had approached them concerning dropping compulsory ROTC or concerning the demonstration. "I hi -e no objection to the j demonstration itself," said the j Rev. Joseph Molloy, S.J., Dean ! of Students. "What annoyed I me was that I was informed of the demonstration through the public news media. Someone had tipped them off about a wild protest that was planned for Thursday. The only thing I was apprehensive of was interference with an academic function (ROTC drill), but it bothered me that no one had approached me on the question of either the demonstration or compulsory ROTC." Father Jolley also said that the demonstration had been planned and set before anyone approached him on the matter. "A demonstration usually implies that other methods of solving a problem have failed or that Administrative doors are closed," he said, "and neither of these facts are true. We are presently in the process of reevaluating compulsory ROTC, and my door is open to any stu- onstration, I called Jim into my office to inform him of what we were doing with regard to ROTC. I told him that the demonstration was pointless, but he insisted on demonstrating anyway." Robinett, acting as a spokesman for the organizers of the protest, said afterwards that he and the other organizers had chosen Federal Inspection as the most appropriate time to circulate the petition and hold the demonstration. "We felt that action at this particular time would be most effective," he said. "This way, the problem would be brought into the open while the federal inspectors were on campus. We believed the petition and demonstration at this time would throw the most weight behind the drive to abolish compulsory ROTC." Robinett was asked why the demonstrators didn't picket Father Jolley's office, since it is the university president who decides whether or not ROTC will be compulsory at Loyola. "Picketing the president's office wouldn't alert enough of the student body about the problem and arouse interest," he said. "Demonstrating against the military probably had a far greater effect." Robinett said that the Academic Planning Committee had sent Father Jolley a recommendation to drop compulsory ROTC two or three months ago, but that no action had been taken since then. "A lot of people at the university realize that the compulsory ROTC courses are nonacademic and this extra requirement is overly restrictive," he said. "The overload placed on a student by the theology and philosophy requirements is bad enough, but the added ROTC makes it completely absurd."Forward March . . . Demonstrators, opposing the compulsory requirements of the ROTC program, march past the team of inspecting officers from Fort Sam Houston, Texas, during their protest last Thursday. The demonstrators followed the cadet battalion enroute to Audubon Park, but they confined their activities to the campus, stopping when the cadets reached St. Charles Ave. Photo by Fred Messina Early Gets Broadcast Position J. Michael Early, general manager of WWLTV, has been appointed vice-president for broadcasting, according to the Very Rev. Homer Jolley, S.J., university president. In his capacity in this newlycreated position, Early will have general direction of the university's broadcasting operations, including both the TV and radio stations. Early will continue as general manager of the former and William Dean will continue managing the radio station. He is the third lay vicepresident to be appointed in the last 13 months. The other two lay assistants are Don Ross, development— public relations, and John Christain, academics. Discussing the new post Father Jolley said that it is designed to give recognition to the stature of our broadcasting operation and to make it a more integral part of the university."Mr. Early in his new post will have more time to develop imaginative broadcasting policies for the educational and cultural advancement of the area," Father Jolley said. The new president is a graduate of Jesuit high and the Loyola Law School. J. MICHAEL EARLY New Vice-Preiident Perez, Others Sign Endorsement Letter Debate Caused A letter of recommendation signed by Student Council President Bob Perez and 16 other council members caused much debate in the past two meetings. The letter endorsed Frank Genovese, candidate for Evening Division president, and those running on his ticket. In the letter, typed on Student Council stationery, Perez and the other members of the council stated that those on Genovese's ticket had performed outstanding services for the university and were recommended for election. The issue came to light when Ron Lauland said during the April 25 meeting that he felt the letter was unfair. According to Lauland, three of the people endorsed had done relatively little in the way of student affairs. He said it was unfair for the council as a body to endorse candidates beneath a Student Council letterhead. Many of the Evening Division students were not acpainted with the candidates and were consequently influenced by this letter, he said. "As a result, the candidates on Genovese's ticket, not all of whom have proved themselves worthy of such offices, were elected. Simultaneously, other Evening Division represtntativesreprestntatives presently on the council who have been doing a commendable job all year iong, were not reelected.r In answer to the issue, H.M. Messmer proposed a constitutional amendment forbidding council members to back a candidate as a body and also forbidding the use of council materials for such purposes. The amendment was tabled and once again brought up for discussion during the meeting of May 2. This time, Jeannie Conner, chairman of the council's constitutional committee, said at a committee meeting, the amendment had been classified as not in keeping with the organizations constitution. "No one can prohibit the members of the council from expressing their views either individually or as a body. Therefore the committee lecommends that the amendment be rejected." Jeannie said. After debate, the motion was defeated. . New Start . . . Student Council officers for the 1967 68 school year rally 'round the conference table. They are (left to right) Mike McConnell, treasurer; Kathy Sullivan, recording secre- Tory; Howard Maestri, parliamentarian; Tom Wright, president; Tom White, vice-president; Mary Fiser, secretary corresponding. (See story Page Three.) I'hoto ('D■ Fred ll* Dignitaries Break Complex Ground the next two years will be worth the long wait," according to the Rev. F. A. Benedetto, S.J., executive assistant to the president. Father Benedetto was referring to the groundbreaking ceremonies held last Tuesday at the site of the new Science Complex on the corner of Calhoun and Marquette Place. New Orleans Archbishop Philip M. Hannan, Loyola president the Very Rev. Homer R. Jolley, S.J., and Seymour Weiss, chairman of the Campaign for Excellence, took part in the ceremonies. Archbishop Hannan opened the ceremonies with a prayer and blessed the site of the building. "Bless this building destined for the education of science," said the Archbishop as he blessed the ground, "and inspire the teachers with knowledge and wisdom." Archbishop Hannan, Father Jolley and Mr. Weiss, wearing gold colored construction hats and using gold bladed shovels, had some difficulty breaking the hard ground. The Archbishop later congratulated Mr. Weiss and the other members of the Campaign for Excellence, praised Father Jolley for his courage in undertaking the expansion program and thanked the donors who made the building possible. "I am very grateful for this opportunity," said Archbishop Hannan, "I have much gratitude and admiration for Father Jolley because of the courage he has shown in undertaking this expanison program. It means a great deal to the city and the community. And I give my deepest thanks to all the donors." Donald K. Ross, university vice-president for public relations and development, said: "Starting the building at this time is a calculated risk in that, to date, the goals of the Campaign for Excellence have not yet been realized. However, we feel that the beginning of the Science Complex construction is a strong indication of our great faith in the alumni ly points out the need for accelerated substantial financial support to the university." Asked whether he thought that the Science Complex will strengthen the sciences at Loyola, Father Benedetto said, "Undoubtedly, the strength of any one department or group of departments necessarily strengthens the remainder of the school." Dr. John F. Christman, vicepresident for academic affairs, said that he thought the groundbreaking was "another bit of visual evidence" that Loyola is expanding its Campaign for Excellence and is "anxiously awaiting the more important event of the dedication, because the fruits of our labor will be better realized." Good As Gold . . . Archbishop Phillip M. Hannan of New Orleans is joined by the Rev. Homer R Jolley, S.J., university president, and Seymour Weiss, chairman of the Campaign for Excellence, in breaking the ground for the new Science Complex. The three men used gold spades and wore gold helmets in turning over the first soil for the five million dollar building. Construction is expected to be finished in late 1968. New TV Dept. 'Definitely' In By September By FERREL GUILLORY Television will be operational as an independent and separate department of the university by September, 1967, Dr. Mary Hope Macdonald, chairman of the Academic Planning Committee, said Wednesday. Dr. Macdonald said the planning committee had submitted the recommendation to the Rev. Homer R. Jolley, S.J., about three weeks ago. The decision hinged on whether the university was willing to buy some surplus equipment from WWL-TV. The equipment was described by a TV major as practically an entire studio. Dr. Macdonald made it clear that the decision has been made, in spite of reports around campus that it was still up in the air. Dr. Macdonald used the words "definitely, no question about it." Father Jolley had earlier expressed some doubts about the feasibility of bringing the equipment onto the campus. He said that he wanted to make sure the whole situation was studied carefully. Dr. Macdonald said there remains a problem concerning exactly where to locate the department. However, she said it would definitely be decided by next semester. From all indications Allan Jacobs, WWL-TV director, is presently the top choice for department chairman. IAC Serves As Prototype In Guatemala City Program By BRENDA ACOSTA initiated and run by IAC alumni, is now operating at Landivar University, a Jesuit school in Guatemala City. The Rev. Louis Twomey, S.J., director of Loyola's Institute of Human Relations, Constatino Ghini, lAC director, and Dr. Frank Keller, lAC curriculum consultant, gave the alumni technical and administrative as"The finest form of flattery is imitation. We are very gratified with the program in Guatemala, which is identical with the six-week seminars here except that they train Guatemalans only, while we are concerned with seven Latin American countries," Ghini said. Ghini said that due to the condition of the Guatemalan economy, based on agriculture, there is an acute lack of rural Most of the farm workers are Indians and do not speak Spanish. (There are 29 different dialects in Guatemala.) '"We are unable to teach them here at the Center, but Landivar has opened up an opportunity for them to be train- Ed now," he said. The staff of the Guatemalan center is composed of Oscar Entcriques, director; the Rev. (See Related Stories on Page. Three and Five) Federico Sans, curriculum director; and Mauricio Quixtan and Florencio Estrada, campus coordinators. Quixtan also has a radio show, directed at the Indians, which is broadcast in Maya- Quiche, a native dialect. Father Twomey feels Landivar is a tribute to the lAC and is a testimony to its K°a!s. He said, "The motivating philosophy of the Center is ... once people learn to identify, analyze and solve problems on the community level in a democratic manner, then they are prepared to exercise their role as citizens in the largei (Continued on Papi- Twelve)