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  • Sour Grapes t&c k'o*** Western Carolinian to print all letters (space permitting) which conform to the following conditions: 1. All letters must be typewritten or neatly handwritten and double spaced. 2. All letters must be signed (even in letters requesting name to be withheld) 3. AII letters must be dated. 4. Obscene language may be censored at the Editor '$ option. 5. All letters must he in the Carolinian offices no later than Monday at 5 p.m. in order to be printed in that Thursday's edition. 6. All letters must be no longer than 2 typed pages, double spaced. To the editor: I will call it just "sour grapes." 1 am of course refering to the derogatory article written about me in last week's Western Carolinian. The article written by Charles Sosnik contends that I am a "political propagandisf'and that it is "illegal" to place political literature name!) bumper stickers anywhere on state property. But isn't this very publication which is subsidised by the state, and student tuition, a vehicle for liberal propaganda'.' it is. and if you don't believe it just turn to the cartoons. I do not deny that 1 do sometimes place a Bill Hendon sticker here or there, or perhaps some other form .of literature, but anyone is free to tear them down. The magnitude ol apatln on this campus is overwhelming. I have been putting up literature for two years (sonic ol it with m\ name and telephone number on il) and this is the tirst tunc I have gotten any response, so this "dangeious" literature seems to have little effect. Another poinl that I would like to bring out is that I work very hard for something, or someone whom I believe in, and Bill Hendon is someone I believe \cr\ stronglv in. Mr. Sosnik has implied that he will see to it that I will be thrown in jail if I continue to visual I) support Mr. Hendon which I have all intents on doing I did notice that alter the Hendon-Clat kc debate last liicsdav Mr Sosnik gave Mr. Hendon a "hcil Hitler" salute; if Mr. Sosnik pushes to have me placed in jail tor openly supporting a political candidate who, I ma) ask, is the real Hitler. Robert Anderson Library Response Dear Editor, This is a response to Curt Newsome's letter of October 14th which complained about library hours. First let me take this opportunity to announce that Hunter Library will be open on Friday nights until 11:00 p.m. beginning October 29th. The origin of this change preceeds the appearance of Mr. Newsome's letter. On Monday, October 11th a student asked me if the library could remain open later on Friday nights. I explained that since the personnel budget for the library remained constant, a trade off between Friday night hours and the expanded hours of the all-night study room seemed to be the only way we could afford to staff the 31 net additional hours per week we are now covering. 1 further explained that statistics had shown library use after 7:00 p.m. had been very light. I then told the student that his request was a reasonable one and I would certainly re-examine our personnel budget to see if additional hours were possible. The next day Tuesday, October 12th, my office began the process of examining certain personnel budgets, culminating in the decision to expand library hours on Friday nights. 1 make a point of this because I believe Hunter Library is responsive to student needs and I take exception to the implication that it is not run as a service. We also do not keep "bankers hours." We cover 134 hours a week. Mr. Newsome does raise some legitimate issues but his tone is out of place. Few service institutions have enough resources to completely satisfy the diverse needs of their clientele. Difficult and sometimes unpopular choices are inevitable. I need to hear from articulate students such as Mr. Newsome. But opening any conversation with sarcasm is uncalled for, unnecessary, and in most cases a hindrance to dealing with the issues. Mr. Newsome, you ask: "Is there anything we can do about this?" My door is open and always has been, to you or any other member of the campus community. But please be civil. Sincerely, William J. Kirwan I niversity Librarian Fact Stating To the editor: I )i Nerboso's letter to the editor in last week's paper was read with relief. In a time when the nation's leaders are trying to com nice the public that nuclear weapons are essential to our freedom and that a "limited deployment" ol nuclear arms is feasible, even thinkable, there is a need loi the voice ot reason to be heard above all others. It is reassuring to find intelligent and concerned citizens speaking out. like Dr V-rboso. seeking to dispell the myths and fallacies ot survival after nuclear attack I here is a deeper, mote subtle threat that has been brought to the fore bv the current debates on nuclear arms and that is complacency, loo man) ot us are ahead) intimidated bv threats and lingei wagging we need to know that there arc others willing to speak out on an issue that is ol uppermost important Obediance to self-serving politicians with then rhetoric of power and war is but the Inst step to intellectual enslavement. I hank you. Dr. Nctboso. loi stating the lads so clear!). Sincereh, II. Cason Late Sentiment Dear Editor: This letter is late in coming, but 1 still want to express the sentiment: my gratitude to all the college students who participated in the activities for children on Mountain Heritage Day. Youi patience and cheerfulness helped make it a good day for my son and dozens like him. Thank you. You're a credit to WCU ! Robyn Keeler/Sylva Concerned Dear Editor: Much has been written in this column and elsewhere during the past months about W.C.U. and issues raised by the Concerned Citizens lor Free Enterprise. Most recently there has been little in the press about the "controversy"and I have been asked repeatedly by many people what has or is happening with regard to the issue. Much has happened; by mutual agreement both the steering committee of the Concerned Citi/ens For Free Enterprise and representatives of the administration ofW.C.U. have met and begun communicating in what seems to be an atmosphere of mutual respect with many shared to page 3 Western Carolinian/October 21,1982 2 ADVERTISED ITEMPOIICV ^ E.ch of m- •*«..«< mm^<fi^»^jg!^Z& bolow tho advertised price In each A»P :>"*■, •»>--»' t— In this ad atorN o c PRICES EFFECTIVE THRUSat. Oct. 23aTAAPiN ncAl FR<5 OR WHOLESAl frc ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE NOT AVAILABLE TO OTHER RETAIL DEALERS^RJWHOLESALERS East Sylva Shopping Center a\*5" ataa with tupwmarfcrt prices D Good Wed. Thurs. Fri and Sat only A&P Quality Heavy Western Grain Fed Beef Ground Beef 97$ lb. 5-lb roll pkg. WEEKEND WEATHER A simng cold front will push through the North Carolina Mountains today bringing with it clouds, rain, and clearing conditions tonight and tomorrow. 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