Letters to the Editor
Stop off-shore drilling
TO THE EDITOR: Viva Committee Against Off-Shore Drilling
(COSD)! As a resident of Pennsylvania and a student at the
University, I heartily endorse any effort against this tyrannical
form of "proaress" that offshore drilling-represents. Not only
do I not want to pay out-of-state tuition, I don't want to ex
perience any more occurences like I had this past summer.
My dad and I were sailing off the Maryland coast in his
second-hand 63-foot schooner in an area not too far from an
off-shore drilling station. Our maps warned us that the con
tinental shelf was a aood one and a fo - urth miles from our
!ocation. Suddenly though, dad spotted a darkened area of
water with odd cross-currents running through it. We
recognized it immediately as the continental shelf and shifted
course We missed it by a few feet. Unfortunately, a few others
hadn't, A life preserver and some shreds of clothing were
floating in the area.
It's clear that off-shore drilling caused this shift of the
continental shelf. My dad and I almost lost our lives. Where
will it all lead? To out-of-state tuition, at the very least. Help
stop it now. As Bobby Seale used to say, "Seize the time!"
Flower power
TO THE EDITOR: We would like to take this opportunity to
:ommend the flowers of Penn State. Now, we are not flower
aa ricu I tu ral majors nor flower-power freaks. In fact, we have no
idea of what even the popular names of those dainty, little
plant-creatures are, let alone, the scientific jargon (Floweritis
Emerais in Sprinaatis?). We just happen to think that all those
u rples. and yellows and reds deserve a mention. It has been a
rough spring for them, and a lot didn't - make it past the
creakina-surface, peek-a-boo stage. But the ones that made it
and blossomed are certainly pretty and would probably ap
preciate a pat on the bud.
ARHS open elections
TO THE EDITOR: Article II of the ARHS constitution states,
All underaraduate students residing in the residence halls of
•he University Park Campus shall be members of ARHS."
C,early, as dorm residents, we are members, yet we have no
,o ice in deciding the officers of that association. The
7, resicient of ARHS represents us in dealing with the Univer
sity. yet we have no say in what kind of person will represent
The present ARHS council also violates the theory of one
man, one vote. All dorm areas have three voting members on
'he executive council: a popularly elected president and two
representatives The three votina members from North Halls
represent 1100 students, and the three voting members from
East Halls who represent over 3600 students, have no more
otlnc: power than that of the North Halls members, who
- ecresent 2000 fewer students.
Also: Dress Slacks $750
Short & long-sleeved dress, knit & sports shirts from $725
Store hours: Mon - Fri 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Master Charge & Bank Americard Faculty members: your 10% discount
expires May 31
John Redmond
9th-law enforcement
Jonathan L. Giles
Bth-education of exceptional children
We fit all sizes 36-50 S, R, L & XL
ARHS, despite professing an Interest in open elections, has
fought them at every turn. The open elections referendum, in
which over 40 per cent of the members voted, passed by a 5-1
margin. The Daily Collegian has supported open elections,
saying that they are only natural. The USG Senate,
representing 23,000 students, urged ARHS to obey the wishes
of its members as expressed in the passage of the referendum.
While the ARHS executive council pleads for delays and
accuses the USG of not supporting unity among student
governments, it itself is the only group not in unity with the
wide support open elections have on campus.
Drilling necessary
TO THE EDITOR: I have just read a disturbing letter in your
paper about off shore drilling. I would like to know If the
Committee Against Off Shore Drilling is serious, or are they
making fun of a sober situation?
My grandfather was one of the main forces behind the
concept of off shore drilling. As one of the original derrick
workers he brought home many gushers. Unfortunately, five
years aao, while working off the Maine coast, a gimcrack
winch broke loose from its casting and severed his left arm.
This is a constant reminder to his loved ones that although it is
dangerous, off shore drilling is necessary if the country is to
grow and prosper.
I believe in the right of free speech for all factions so I will be
at the rally next week to voice my support for, not against, off
shore drilling.
Divided Democrats
TO THE EDITOR: The recent letter to The Daily Collegian from
Alberta Reede, Voter Registration Chairman of the Centre
County Democratic Committee, reveals two problems dividing
the party. The first problem is a lack of communication.
Although Reede may have tried to call me at the dorm a few
times, messages often become lost by roommates. However,
Reede, if she wants to be fair, might like to say that Mr. Rudy,
Democratic County Chairman, knows I can always be reached
through the USG office, where I am Director of Political Af
fairs. I don't know if Rudy communicated that to her.
Moreover, in respect to the letter Reede sent, I did receive it.
However, the former Director of Political Affairs for USG, Neil
Krum, was already circulating such a special voter registration
petition at that time, and another such petition would have
been redundant. I am not responsible for the previous petition.
If Reede wanted to be fair, she might mention that it was
the USG Department of Political Affairs that coordinated the
recent voter registration drive, in which over 800 students
registered to vote. I challenge Reede and Rudy to top that
county-wide. It is a shame that they see students as separates.
We should work together. The problem of communication in
the party extends into other areas of the party. Reede was not
even present for a voter registration seminar sponsored by the
Women's Divisions of the State and County Democratic
Committees in the Nittany Lion Inn last month.
Mr. Suit
of State College
1686 N. Atherton
or your graduation day or
pring formal, one of Centre
County's largest selections
uits and sports coats
discount prices.
4 piece blue and white checked outfit
includes 2 pair of pants and
Safari jacket
- Discount price
Sports Coats - plaids and prints
Discount price
Blazers - many solid colors
1
Retail
Allen Snyder
Director-Bureau of Residential Life
and several students
Discount price $4450
Richard J. Lee
10th-English
sl3s°°
$B9"
Retail
S6S(N)
$495°
Retail
$6O"
The second concerns the role of students in the party. The
County Democratic Committee and its Chairman are half
hearted in their efforts to recruit students into the party. In
their eyes, students are to lick envelopes, but not to make
decisions. In addition to their failure to allow interested
students to participate in party decision-making, they have not
conducted voter registration drives oriented to students, nor
have they aided the campaigns of student Democratic
nominees for local office. They have discouraged student
participation in the party activities by pricing activities out of
students' pocketbook range: The Democratic County Com
mittee has become the tool of some business interests and
self-interested legislators that see students as a commodity to
be exploited rather than a part of this community to be
reckoned with on an isopolitical level.
Most importantly, though, the problems the Centre County
Democratic party has to face go beyond any isolated personal
differences between Reede and myself. Rather there is the
question of whether or not students are going to be given equal
say in party affairs. One man, one vote and equal say. It's not
too much to ask. I'll gladly talk to you about it over a beer
(we're grown-ups now) any day, Reede. I'm in the USG office
six hours a day, call 863-0295.
Senior class elections
TO THE EDITOR: Two referendums were passed during the
USG elections. One deals with elections for ARHS and the
other calls for Senior Class elections. The ARHS referendum is
being heatedly pursued while the Senior class election
referendum is being ignored. My candidacy petition for Senior
Class President, with over two hundred signatures of eligible
voters, is on file with the election commissioners. No steps
have been taken to make others aware .that petitions for the
office are available, let alone steps to set up the elections. I
have been told that the problems with the elections concern
the Senior Class not being a chartered organization and not
having financial backing. Yet elections have been held every
previous year and somehow financed; by whom, and where is
Aat source this year? Why are the election commissioners
stalling this year when a student vote indicated that the
election is wanted?
Lettuce boycott
TO THE EDITOR: The joke of the week is Otto Mueller's
statement that the University cannot make moral judgments
concerning the lettuce boycott.
Penn State accepts enormous sums of „money for
agricultural research from the industrials corporations which
own the farms that arerabusing farm workers. Every dollar the
University accepts from those corporations makes it a con
scious agent in a system which keeps migrant farm workers in
a state of involuntary servitude. In my opinion, the use of such
funds for the maximization of aaribusiness profits at the
expense of small farmers and farm workers, is a moral
judgment of major importance.
Mueller also said that if United Farm Workers (AFL-CIO)
The Daily Collegian encourages comments on news coverage, editorial policy
and campus and off-campus affairs. Letters should be typewritten, double spaced,
signed by no more than two persons and no longer than 30 lines. Students' letters
should include the name, term and major of the writer.
Letters should be brought to the Collegian office, 126 Carnegie, in person so
proper identification of the writer can be made, although names will be withheld on
request. If letters are received by mail, the Collegian will contact the signer for
verification before publication. Letters cannot be returned.
Paul Stevenson
6th-liberal arts
Myrna Jo Marks
Bth-individual andiamily studies
lettuce exclusivley is purchased for use by the University, the
students would not be able to afford it. I can reply to that
statement in one word, nonsense. Ever since the original grape
boycott began in 1965, United Farm Workers produce has never_
been higher than the Teamster or non-union produce; in some
instances it has been cheaper. Up to the present time,
unionization of migrant farm workers has had no significant
effect on the price of grapes or lettuce. If food services is being
charaed a higher price for UFW lettuce, perhaps they should
check on the honesty of their wholesaler.
Universities all across the country, including several in
Pennsylvania, are supporting the boycott by using UFW let
tuce or acceptable substitutes. What is the real reason why
Penn State refuses. to do its part to end the forced im
poverishment of tens' of thousands of farm workers?
Viva la heuloa!
Pave-the-World
TO THE EDITOR: Congratulations to the Pave-the-World
Movement upon the opening - of their latest triumph in front of
Chambers Building. How nice to have our own little Interstate
80 complete with a median full of tulips. Perhaps the per
petrators of the State College By-pass would have better luck if
they renamed their project the "State College Plaza."
As for our newest showcase in cement, are we to be allowed
to sit down at least, or is this new highway for thru traffic only?
=Collegian
DIANE M. NOTTLE
Editor
Successor to the Free Lance, est. 1887
Member of the Associated Press
Charter member ot the Pennsylvania
Collegiate Media Association
Mail subcription once: $17.50 a year.
Mailing Address: Box 467, State College, Pa. 16801
BOARD OF EDITORS: MANAGING EDITOR, SteVe Ostrosky;
EDITORIAL EDITOR, Barb White; NEWS EDITOR, Glenda Gephart:
ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR, Ben Weller; LAYOUT EDITOR, Cathy
Cipolla; COPY EDITORS, Steve Auerweck, Nancy Postrel, Terry
Walker; SPORTS EDITOR, Rick Starr; ASSISTANT SPORTS
EDITORS, Tim Panaccio, Jeff Young; PHOTO EDITOR, Ed Golomb;
ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR, Ed Palsa; CARTOONIST, Tom Gibb:
WEATHER REPORTER, Brian Thomas.
BOARD OF MANAGERS: LOCAL ADVERTISING MANAGER, Janis
Franklin: - ASSISTANT LOCAL ADVERTISING MANAGERS, Davic
Lang, Janet Fuhrman; NATIONAL ADVERTISING MANAGER, Steve
Wetherbee.
Irwin Weintraub
Graduate-rural sociology
CYNTHIA ASHEAR
Business Manager
Office: 126 Carnegie
Rick Wolfe
Graduate-speech