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Palomar College 路 Volume 24 Number 47 路 A Publication of the Associated Students

Recall petitions submitted to judicial group Petitions containing 240 names were submitted to the student assemhly last week to recall the entire ASG. This was a reaction to the resolution passed in that body to support state legislation concerning mandatory student purchase of ASG cards. The student assembly referred these petitions to the judiciary comm ittee for action. Howeve r, due to some uncertainty concerni ng whether one member of the five member body has resigned , the jud iciary cannot immediately act on the petitions. Therefore, a recall election may have to take place at the same tim e as the regularly sc heduled election (May 24-25) for fall, 1971 student governm e nt members . Earlier Bruce Jacques, last yea r 's judicial chairman, was approved as a new member of the judic iary, replacing Tom Pitts, who recently resigned. Impeachment proceedi ngs agai nst six student assembly memhers were not acted upon Friday, due to the lack of a s imple majority vote in favor of the motion. David Gruenbaum, rules comm ittee c hairman, declared the impeachment motion by citing the c lause in the ASG constitution whic h defi nes negligence . He then accused Mike Dedic, Jon Stanley , Margaret Castellanos, Dave Edgar, George Herrera and David Stephe ns of violating t his clause. He s ta ted that these s ix were not the complete list of those missing three consecutive meetings . However, he add ed that the mem be r s mentioned had missed seven meetings or more. Richard Garcia's name was r emoved from the list of members to be impeac hed, because it was found that an e rror had been made as to his atte ndance . Upon the fa iling of the impeachment process vote, Grue nbaum said t hat he would bring up this motion at every meeting until the end of the semester. "All I want is for these people to come to the meetings or res ign. I would prefer if they would come to the meetings . " An appeal was made by T.J. Freeman regarding his recent impeachment from the executive counc il. ' 'I was not informed that I would be tried im mediately after the vote as to whether I would be impeached,'' he said." I would like to have a chance to appeal to the judiciary." It was the n agreed that his appeal would be cons idered by that body.

News Briefs Nominations for next year's executive cou nci l positions, and student assembly positions must be in by tomorrow. Appli cations may be picked up in Dean Robert Bowman 's office or the Student Activities Offi ce.

*** A film titled "Prid e and the Sham e" will be shown Thursday night at the Meadowbrook Library in Poway at 7:30 p .m. The publi c is invited and admission is free ..

*** "The Invited" an award-winning controversial play by Denver Sasser opens May 19 and 26 at the In The Alley in Escondido . This hilarious yet tragic play's cast includes Don Davis, Sheila Madden, Diane Kucula, Kirk McClure, and Denver Sas ser, writer of the play. Curtain will be at 8 p.m . with tickets selling for Sl.50.

*** Draft counseling will not be available at Palomar during the summer. For those who have been receiving counseling a nd need to continue, help can be found at the North County Draft Coffee Thursday nights, 7:30 at 1360 Seaview Ave., Del Mar.

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Back-packing and outdoor living will be the subject of a lecture next Wednesday at 11 a.m. in ES-19 by Andy Drollinger, owner of Adventure 16, an outdoor supply company. Drollinger will hold a question and answer period along with equipment demonstrations following the lecture.

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'The Egg' hatches on stage Thursday "We're ready to crack "The Egg" this Thursday," Budd y As hbrook, director announced, the opening night of the Drama Department's spring produc tion. ''The Egg, '' a hilarious mode rn F r ench comedy by Felicien Marceau, will open at 7:3 0p.m. in room P - 33. "The cast has finally jelled and will 路 be r eady for opening night. It took longer to be ready partly because of the l arge and inexperienced cast and partly because it is a fragmental type of thing. That is, it's done in small scenes which jump from presentational to fantasy, Ashbrook expla ined. Tom Henderson is Emile Magis, the l eading character who wanders in and out of the scenes, and addresses the audience direc tly whenever he wishes to comment on the egg, a symbolism of the worl d, the system to which eve r yone wants to belong. "There will be a big audience involvement in this play. The leading characte r will talk to people in the audience as if they were c haracte rs in the play . The play is very interesting as well as funny," Ashbrook said . Beverly Larson, Claudia Eichen, Dr. Rolli n Coleman, Darlene Booker , Claudia Keithly, Estell a McDill, John Higdon, Ed Molthen, Don O'Rourke, Wayne Baldon, Steve Barns, Bob Garvin, Obie O'Brien, Cheri Jacques, Mary Vollmer, Cher Kunz and JoAnn Watkins compose the supporting cast. Norman Gaskins, technical director, who designed an unusual egg-shaped set

Cast members of "The Egg", which opens Thursday May 20 at 7:30 p .m. in P33, get together in an inform al pose..

Pictured are Claud ia Eichen, Steve Barns Cher Kunz , Tom Henderson, C heri Jacques and Darle ne Booker. (Photo-Johnson)

Massive mail lobby planned

PERSONAL GOALS DEFINED

At least 40 million le tters sent to P r esident Nixon agai nst the war is the goal for a massive mail lobby during the first part of July. The effo rt was launched by a local student last week who is now in the process of contacting students and community organizations across the country. "We want the nation to know that the s ile nt majority is not in favor of the Vietnam war," said Cory Wind who has initiated the campaign. The drive is not connected with any organi zation, accordi ng to Wind, and it is hoped that it will be able to unite all of the different organi zations and people who are opposed to the war. "We want everyone, no matter what their reason for ob jecting to the war, it's because they want whe ther the prisoners of war freed , a stop to the atrocities suc h as My Lai, or opposition due to economic or political reasons, or perhaps they are opposed to all war, to write a letter to President Nixon and send it on July First" Wind stated. The letter states that "withdrawal from Vietnam s hould be imm ediate and done no later than December 31 , 1971." The letter continues, "The senseless deaths incurred on both sides of this futile battle must stop. Stopping the killi ng, bringing the troops hom e , P . O.W. ' s released, and ridding ourselves of a costly war that the American public has grown tired of; these are what we Americans want now. Peace." Wind c ites the fact that a recent Gallup poll found that 73 percent of the Americ an public want the US out of Vietnam by the e nd of this year. "If you're tired of this war and part of the silent majority, this is something you can do to make your feelings known to the President."

Profits procured Plenty of peculiar purchases were procu r ed at the profitable Patron's of Palomar "Pink Pachyderm" presentation presided over by Mrs. W. F. Pulver, general chairman of the sale. North County residents came by the hundred s to take advantage of the huge assortment of sale items offered at bargain prices in the Dome r ecently. Mrs. Pulver said over S2,300 has been realized from the day and a ha lf sale, which makes this the most successful financial venture eve r held by the Patrons.

for the in-the-round production, com m ented on the construction. " It was a most difficult structure to make as far as construction goes. It was extremely difficult to get arches of the top shell of the egg on top of the set without it coll apsing. I used white pine for the frame and bent " strut" pieces into shape and then put on a basic covering of cardboard. The center of the egg had to be cut out to facilitate the hanging of lights." The stage construction, which has the top of a broken egg s he ll hanging on top with the corresponding lower half on the bottom, was pronounced by Gaskins "quite an engineering feat." "Lighting plays a big part in the play," Ashbrook added. "This is one of the more difficult stages to be lighted because of the quick scenes. There are 75 light cues altogether." Discussing the technical difficulties in constructing a stage in-the-round, Gaskins said that everything must be double-checked both sideways, backward and front, because the audience can see everything from all directions. Ashbrook advises those planning on attending "The Egg" not to bring c hildren to see it. Other s how dates fo r "The Egg''are May 21, 22, 27 , 28 and 29. Curtain time is 7:30p.m. Ticket prices are $.50 for students and $1.50 for non-stud ents. Reservations may be made by calling the college and asking for extension 77 or contacting Jill Moore, house manager.

Vocational instructors versatile

By Guy Ke nnedy "Our goals in the Vocational Departm ent are to develop a process whereby t he student can develop in his first semester a skill that will enable him to get a job and subsequentl y continue his education, if he so chooses . '' T his is how Mr. Walter F . Brown defines the mission of his departme nt and his own personal goals at Palomar. Brown came to Palomar in July, 1970, after a wide variety of experiences in the vocational education field. He counts Cal-Poly and Long Beach State College as a lm a maters . He nas 22 years experience in the auto-repair area, owning his own business at one time. Further, he has taught vocational skills both in high school and juni or college. He holds a masters degree in Industrial Arts. "It is also very important that the student be able to support his family , in the case of married students, in the shortest amount of time. Therefore, emp hasis is on the certificate programs'. ' "We strive to maintain a balanced program to aid all the local cultures, even though many of the minority students te nd to disregard what we have to offer. But we do need more cou rs es he re at Palomar orientated toward skills that women would like to acquire.'' And in this a rea he has worked toward making the dental assistants and power sewi ng courses a reality at Palomar. "I realize the importance of gainful employme nt and worthwhile skills in improving the individual's self esteem." "We also strive to aid the handicapped in obtaining suitable training so that they will prove e mployable. In this capacity, Mr. Tefft, is invaluable." And as quick as that, I was introduced to Mr. William Tefft, vocational rehabilitation counselor. Tefft knows of what he speaks when he counse ls . He was permanently injured on a construction site in 1957, while inspecting the building after a varied career that began in Chi cago, saw him retire from the Honolulu, Hawaii Police Department, serve as recreational director of Oahu State Prison, aid in providing security for the Enewetok nuclear tests, and run a restaurant in San Marcos. Tefft is here on Internship, bei ng a graduate student at San Diego State College, school of education . He is also the less scenic side of "Tefft Incorporated." The Teffts have five children , two back in Mrs . Tefft's native Hawaii. "It gives me great pleasure to bring useful information to hanUJ capped citt-

zens concerning the educational opportunities available to them, and how they might finance them," Tefft said in resonant tones . "One of my most memorable days was one in which I he lped register 27 handicapped students." Tefft has a staff of five student counselors who go out into the community to talk to prospec tive students . "They are good and dedicated people. And with their help, we expect to double Palomar's present number of handicapped students," he added.

"Formany years I was on the other s ide of 路 the fence. Where a m an had to watch himself a ll the time. I saw only the seam ier sides of life and people." "When I worked in the prison, I was a "screw," fair game for every c onvic t in the place. I lived looking over my s houlder at all times, not trusting anyone in the place. This makes a cynic of a man." "As a cop, I was In practically the same situation. But now I'm a student and a counselor. I enjoy my work."

Student Donna Lewis receives instruction on the operation of the Vocational Dep-

artments new Teleprinter from instructors Bill Tefft (top) and Walter Brown.


EDITORIAL

EDITORIAL

Letter drive support urged

Fill the cracks By Stephen Schneider

The student assembly is in the process of attempting to impeach six of its members for negligence. (Negligence is determined in the ASG Constitution as missing three or more consecutive meetings.) Three members of the executive council have already been impeached and tried and found guiltyofsimilarcharges. And it is rumored that at least three more of your elected officials will be subjected to the same treatment. Aren't you enraged? Aren't you at least incensed? Aren't you even mildly pissed off? Well you ain't heard nothing yet. Sometimes great and noble truths creep into the ed itorials of this paper which never ceases to astonish me. This may be one of those occasions. The c harges against our leaders are probably true.. But the issue at hand is not one of truth but a matter of principles. There is a much broader and more meaningful issue here. The issue at hand is one that burns in the hearts, minds and bowels of every freedom-loving Palomar Junior College student. And what is that is sue that breathes fire into every corner of our campus life? What issue has mushroomed into such a force as to tear apart the very

heart and breath of our family and community relationships?

Support the Palomar 10* *(Number varies according to the number of petitions being circulated at the time.)

SST FAVORED

'They who wear blinders' By Guy Kennedy The advent of the supersonic transport for c ivili a n use has all ied a heterogeneous group of mis-informed retrogrades and just plain kooks into something los ely called ''environmentalist.'' It is extremely doubtful if anyone or any company wishes to poison the atmosphere. But lt is conceded that profit often causes people to look the other way until damages are done; there is money in reconstruction. But a sane look at the SST program both in the U.S. and abroad, will find some of the best minds and a lot of money involved in research to protect the environment. The SST has been slandered as much as Lady Godiva's honor, and is in a much less advantageous position to protect its worth and honor. It has been a lluded that the SST might cause skin cancer, both to passengers and the hapless c iti ze ns below. But so might sunlight; is anyone lobbying to turn 'Old Sol' off? During the testing of the western world's only flying SST, (yes, Virginia, they are flying), the Concorde, claims have been submitted for damages even when the aircraft has not flown during the tim e span of the alleged damages. In the name of research, several cathedrals and old buildings in the United Kingdom were instrumented prior to SST flights. It was found that the church organs were a greater threat to the old structures than the SST; that diurnal and annual weather changes affect the buildings even more . This has been turned into a positive factor and more research is going into ways to protect the structures from environmental damages. A farmer claimed that the SST caused his cow to abort. It was discovered that thunder could also cause this particular bovine to become a loser. A small boy with a slingshot also accomplished the same. A loss of egg production at one particular farm was determined to be a regular seasonal change . Here in the U.S., the air force con.ducted supersonic flights over and near Oklahoma City for three weeks, then announced the beginning of the tests for the concluding fourth week. Damage and disturbance claims rose more than

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800 percent during the final week over the previous three weeks. And at the altitudes the SST will be flying, (10 to 20 miles above) it is doubtful if anyone will realize the aircraft flew over. But on the other hand, what will be the effect of the U.S. not going into the SST business? Right off, more than a billion dollars already s unk into the program will be written off: The team working on it will be broken up, and when the hysteria dies down and we do go into business it will cost even more. (The Germans found out, the Romans before them, the Phoenicians even earlier that progress can't be halted, only delayed, to cost more in time, money and suffering later). And what of that twenty billion dollars U.S. airlines would have to shell out to the Anglo- French consortium to purchase the Concorde? There are those that would advise legislation agai nst any SST approaching our shores. The world would be forced to come to America at 600 knots or less, (the lesser, the better, for why even go 600?). But who would these visitors be? Certainly not captain of industry, for what could we offer? And what tourist would wish to visit such a backward region? For if "they who wear blinders" can slow down progress in this field, what will be their next target? It will be only a matter of time before the pool of mud-sucking retrogression slips us back into the Dark Ages. And to those who say that the money could be better spent; I agree. But on what? One billion dollars cannot begin to make a dent into the needs of this country to improve its domestic environment. But it can save 50,000 jobs, and the spinoff will probably employ many more. It can keep hope and selfrespect in the breast of some. To take money from the SST and spread it thinner than thin around the country makes as much sense as if the Queen of Spain had hocked her jewels in order to feed the poor of Europe for a day or two and told Columbus to seek aid elsewhere. I am sure that industry can produce the SST without burying us under a layer of ozone. The only salvation of mankind through research and technology, looking forward, not backward. The spinoff and fallout from this project will make the world a better place in which to live . We have little need to return to the caves in order to breathe fresh air again.

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No one knows. And, what is even more important, no one cares. And you just sit there and ask, "so what?" If we could all just get it all together, a famous man once said, "we'd have one big smelly pile." It's true and I feel it is something for us all to strive toward . . Yes people, we could. And believe it or not, we still can. The opportunities are as infinite as the grease on your nose. The halitoses of unity is grossing out every community. The diarrhea of despair is vanishing as quickly as it came . So won't you come and be a part of it all. You know, you can be a part of it all. Help me help you by filling up the cracks of the sweat socks of your minds. We must use all means necessary to stand up among our brothers and sis ters and declare to the world that we Palomar stud ents are devoted to the building of a new nothingne s s . One that we can understand.

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Three days of thought and discussion concerning the war in Southeast Asia have ended though it is still being argued in letters to the editor in the area's newspapers. Palomar has sunk back to its depths of inaction. Like all political activity on this campus, the anti-war sentiments subsided the day the rally ended.

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'Come on,boy! We haven't even started yet'

There is something you can do. A student at Palomar, Cory Wind, has started a massive mail-in lobby to President Nixon. His hopes are to show the president that the silent majority does not support his efforts in Viet Narn. Those of you who did not support what happened on this campus during the antiwar actions now have something that you can do without violating your conscience. The letter-writing campaign needs your help. If you are against the war then help get this action off the ground. Write friends across the country telling them what they can do. The goal for this effort is to have 40 million letters sent to Nixon on July first. Support this effort; it's the least you can do.

Letters to the editor To the Editor: Several times this year I have disagreed with articles in your newspaper, and your headline story of May 11, 1971 has finally prompted me to write down my disagreements rather than just fume in private . 1. Your reporter failed to give all of the facts concerning the student assembly's vote on A,S,G. cards. Ccntraryto the impression given by the article, the vote did not make these cards mandatory, rather, it sent to the California State Assembly a letter voicing approval of an impending bill which would give each junior college the option of either making A.S.G. cards mandatory or of leaving the matter up to the individual student, such· as we now do here at Palomar. 2. If the present recall petition is in fact a reaction against the student assembly's letter of support, then it would seem only fair to petition the recall of those who voted for the motion-not those, such as myself, who were opposed to it or those who were not even present at the meeting. 3. T. J. Freeman s tates· that he boycotted ASG meetings because "there is a dictatorship ... which stops any worthwhile legislation from being enacted". Yet in the SJ~t!lle articlejl.e acknowledges that he has failed to sign ASG business checks because of a list of reasons he feels to be unjust; there is no mention of public opinion or of ways he has tried to correct the current budget. If he is not in fact practicing dictatorship then there is no such word and his accusation against the A.S.G. is meaningless. Instead of such outright refusal why couldn't he have brought up constructive legislation to correct the things he felt were unjust, and have formed his budget committee to draw up a budget next year's treasurer will approve. T.J. knew what this year's budget looked like before he elected to run for the office; next year's treasurer won't. I doubt the motives he has mentioned are since re, anyway; the treasurer I heard tell a friend, "we can screw 'em more if we don't resign" can hardly have the good of the Palomar students he is supposedly protecting in mind. 4. Gary Young was on last semester's ASG, but he didn't bother to come to the meetings; he didn't even bother to resign and give someone else a chance. He was also chairman of the committee to explore the possibilities of a day care center, but he couldn't bother with that, either. This year, over my question of his willingness to actually participate, the assembly offered, and he accepted, the vacant men's select position. Again he couldn't bother to come to meetings or to do anything to help the ASG. Then he has the gall to complain that the ASG gets nothing done! Moreover, he suggests that too much time has been spent on such trivial matters as an activities card (discussed at only one meeting this semester) and dance affairs. Yet the activities card is important enough to support the recall of the entire ASG. And judging from participation, there is more student interest in dances and concerts than in, say, Peace Armies .

5. Granted, ASG cards and dance codes are not of the same caliber as T.J.'s rejected proposal which would have let students use the faculty restroorns. But I suggest that if T.J. and Gary are actually interested in doing something to help Palomar students, then they get their arses out of the bathroom and into a representative student organization. Thank you for letting me air my feelings, Ruth Gruenbaum ASG Humanities Rep. To the Editor: I would like to compliment Miss Dirdo and Mr. Guy Kennedy for writing outstanding, common sense, intellegent, non prejudicial pro-american editorials in the 11 May edition of the TELESCOPE. May I suggest that these editorials be re-run in a Friday edition for those that missed them. May I make a few comments about the recent so-called anti-war rally that tarnished the image of Palomar College. It was stated in a San Diego paper that a half dozen men, all claiming to be Vietnam Veterans deposited about 15 medals in a miniature coffin for mailing to President Nixon. I am not a hero, I dislike war. I am a Vietnam veteran no longer on active duty. I have earned over 15 medals/awards, some for Vietnam duty. I treasure these with pride and love the United States of America that gave them to me. Edwa rd W. Dunn To the Editor: I feel that I can no longer keep silent. To those who viewed last week's war protest and were turned off or alienated by what happened, to those whose reaction was (quote) "inattention, derision and laughter" I ask, what have you done? In the past? Right now? I was actively involved last week, I rapped and listened to others involved. Here's why some people participated in the actions. "Because too many aren't listening when we tr y to be serious." "I did it as a Yippie-type demonstration showing what a farce war really is." "I wasn't a hundred per cent behind it but it was planned and I wanted support for my plan." Some people say that they are tired of rallies, marches, speeches, etc. So am I. I have done all of these things starting in 1968 when I first burned my draft card. There are only two alternatives left open for me. One is civil disobedience such as what took place in Washington, D.C. Or the violence of the Weatherman faction but I've tried everything else. 1 can still laugh and have fun but the body count gets higher every day and I get angrier every day. I've been called a communist, a loaded freak. I've been told that I'm disloyal to my country or that I'm just being used by the communists. I served two years in the Marine Corps and a year in Vietnam. I've always paid my taxes and the worst thing that's on my record is a traffic ticket. As to the charge that most of the

people involved in the demonstrations weren't thinking about human wastage I can only answer for myself. I was in Narn from July 1969 to July 1970. I served in the Quang Tri province with the Marines. I ask, have you ever seen a body that has lain out in the sun for two weeks in a tropical climate? Well it's very swollen, the normally loose jungle fatigues are tight and ready to split at the seams. The skin is a burnt black color. You can smell it a hundred yards away. To put it into a body bag, you open the bag and fit the legs and head in and then you push the body over on top of the bag and if you're 'real lucky, the body won't split open. I know what human wastage is. I know of men who'll never be able to lead a normal life because their minds are still messed up. I can't. There are two things I can no longer do. The first is to cry to express a deep emotion such as grief through tears. The second is to love. But I've still plenty of room for hate. Terry Hill

Cutco representatives on campus Thursday Sales representatives of the Cutco Company (a eli vision of Wear- Ever Aluminurn, Inc.) will be on campus Thursday, May 20 to talk with students about summer sales jobs, selling Cutco products in the North County. These gentlemen will be in Room F-22 at 2 p.m. and again at 4 p.m. "Any student in teres ted in selling, hard work, and good earning potential is welcome to come to one of these meetings," said a representative.

THE TELESCOPE Published Tuesday and Friday of each school week, except during final exam. inations or holiday$ , by the Communi. cations Department of Palomar College, San Marcos, Calii., 92069. Phone: 7441150, Ext. 119. Advertising rates are $1.50 per column inch. Opinions expressed in signed editorpals and articles are the views of the writers and do not necessarily represent opinions of the staff, views of the Associated · Student Body Council, college administration, or the Board of Governors. The TELESCOPE invites responsible "guest editorials" or letters to the editor. All communications must be signed by the author, including I.D. number. Names will be withheld upon request. Letters may be su!Srnitted to the TELESCOPE editorial office, R-4. Editor-in-chief. . . Page I, Tuesday.

Aleta Dirdo Vic Hernan

Page 2, Tuesday. Steve Schneider Page 1, Friday. . . . . . . Richard Sola Page 2, Friday. . . . . . . . Mike Hicks Advertising Manager. . . Lynn Stedd Environmental editor . . Gemma Parks Reporters . . . Richard Brooks, Rosela Del Castillo, Leeayn Chapman, Ruth Howard, John Lynch, Jerry Nicholas Journalism Adviser. . . Fred Wilhelm Photography Adviser. .Justus Ahrend Graphic Arts Adviser. . .Jim McNutt


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