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- Editorial Page Of The Western Carolinian - Senator Ervin Says Kennedy Will Obey Constitution Let us consider the exact nature of the religious issue raised against Senator Kennedy. Some Protestant Ministers and laymen, whose sincerity I do not question, state their fear that Senator Kennedy does not accept the constitutional doctrine, of the separation of church and state and in consequence might be subject to pressure from the Catholic Church in governmental affairs in case he is elected to the office of President. They do not assign as the basis for their fear the deeds or words of Senator Kennedy. They cite the things done or said by Catholic clergymen in this or other lands in this or other centuries to indicate that the Catholic Church desires to control both religious and civil affairs. Be this as it may, it is manifestly unjust to charge any candidate for any political office, be he Catholic or Protestant, with personal responsibility for the acts and utterances of any or all of the clergymen of his church. To be sure, any voter has a right to inquire whether any candidate who solicits his support entertains any personal convictions which would disable him to perform in a proper manner the duties of the office he seeks. If Senator Kennedy should be elected President, he would be required to take the following oath before entering upon the execution of the office: "I do sel- emnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of the President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States." This being true, any voter has an undoubted right to make inquiry whether or not Senator Kennedy entertains any personal religious convictions which would impair his capacity to perform this oath of office. This inquiry has been made of Senator Kennedy many times. Senator Kennedy has repeatedly assured us that he is dedicated to the constitutional principle of the separation of church and state and the preservation of religious liberty it is designed to secure for all Americans; that he entertains no personal religious convictions which would impair in any way his capacity to perform the duties of the office of President according to the Constitution; and that he would not be responsive in any way, as President, to any ecclesiastical pressures or obligations of any kind that might in any fashion influence or interfere with his conduct of that office in the national interest. I accept these assurances of Senator Kennedy at face value. I have an abiding conviction that any American can support Senator Kennedy for the presidency with complete confidence that Senator Kennedy "will— preserve, protect, and defend" the constitutional principle of the separation of church and state. Sam J. Ervin U. S. Senator Morganton (Editor's Note: The article appearing was taken from the October 2, 1960, issue of the Asheville Citizen-Times.) Letter To The Editor Dear Editor, At a time when most WCC students are wearing either a Kennedy or Nixon badge, at a time when the political war is at its peak, it seems quite appropriate to mention another "WCC war" which always exists. The participants don't fall into the categories of Dem- o c r a t or Republican. Rather in this war there are three parties—Indentured Servants (the workers), Idlers (those who merely exist), and Judges (those who gripe). In this war there are no saucer-size badges, no "so true to life it scares you" signs, no orange or chartreuse stickers to light up your car bumper—No, the war I'm talking about is based on jealousy, prejudice, and conceit. It's effects are swollen heads, wagging tongues, long noses, and strained ears. There you are—just the way your English professor said to do it. Cite the cause; then consider each topic separately. First are the Indentured Servants. This group is the club goers. People in this group become so bogged down with duties, they forget there is something else in life besides an appointment or an office. Getting a program in September for the meeting in January, checking to se if that "ever-lovin' " C average still exists, running to the administration building to get permissions and signatures, stretching the budget to fit the social plans, writing publicity for the paper — all these things make four year Indentured Servants out of some college students. It is these people who become finger nail biters and prospects for the men in the white uni forms. Getting into this group is the same as becoming an "activities addict." The escape comes only on graduation when the Indentured Servants receive diplomas identical to the one given Mr. Sit In The Dorm who never went anywhere except to Stillwell and the cafeteria. Mr. Sit In The Dorm is a member of the Idlers group. These are the people who would be completely helpless if they didn't eat, sleep, and study at exactly the same hours every day. They plan their schedules two weeks in advance so they can go to a Friday night movie. Once inside Hoey, they remark "Wish I'd stayed in the dorm and studied." They miss homecoming and justify this action by saying, "Well, I don't know any of the football players." At a club meeting you can spot them too. You know the type that thinks every idea is just wonderful until he or she is asked to work on a committee. These people never knew Breese has a swimming pool or that there is a student union. As a matter of fact they are the ones who ask the way to Reid gym when there is assembly. Recognize this crew? They're WCC's Idlers. The third and final group is the Judges, or the ones who persistently gripe. They are the Town House goers who sip coffee and criticize everyone who comes in. When asked to join a club, they reply, "Oh, I just couldn't. Just don't have time." A look at their class schedules shows they are taking 14 hours and there is a blank space for extracurricular activities. Still their names are absent from the Alpha and Beta honor rolls. The Judges spend all their time spotting what they call "cliques." The gripers say, "Certain people are always together discussing things and spouting off in class. The members of the clique think they're intellects." Just ask the Judges if they have ever bothered to get acquainted with the people whom they consider members of the clique and chances are the gripers will have to answer NO! Indentured Servant — Idler — Judge — Which one are You? Jane Blankenship. Miss Nancy Harmon Sports Editor Western Carolinian Campus Dear Miss Harmon: I would like to express my thanks to the student body of Western Carolina College for the fine exhibition of loyalty that was shown the football team on Saturday night October 1st. I realize how disappointed they must have felt after our game on September 24, but to see our student body in Asheville in such force, I knew they were behind us 100 percent. It was a thrill to see them march into Memorial Stadium with the attitude of sincere support and proud- ness for the Western Carolina Football team. I know this attitude of exceptional cheering and loyalty helped the football team tremendously in our battle against the powerful football team from the University of Tampa. Congratulations and humble thanks go to the entire student body, and I can assure you that your support is the most important thing to our athletic program here at your college. I will do all within my power to continue to make you proud of the athletic teams at The freshmen found out that squirrel season opened October 1. Afterthoughts By Jerry Bastarache Western Carolina College. I remain, Sincerely, Dan Robinson, Head Football Coach. Beat Catawba Gavin's speech here was not overly political. He speaks very well. But he spoke as a defeated man. Any candidate who stands on a platform of, idealistic utopianism, and who either does not know the facts or is afraid to face them, is a defeated man. Gavin spoke here on education, primarily. He would like to see much educational improvement, which is well and good. The pamphlets that were distributed in the Gallery stated some of the other improvements he would like to see. Fine. But here's the situation: Robert Gavin would give the teachers "a substantial pay raise," step up school building construction so that eventually there would be 30 students to a class, develop the natural resources of the state, improve the highway system, and at the same time, "explore the possibility of individual tax reduction." If a Gavin administration brought about all of the proposed improvements, all that could possibly be done about tax reduction is an exploration of the possibility of it. According to the Fayette - ville Observer, the average salary of the average teacher in North Carolina jumped 46 per cent in the 1950 to 1960 period. In the same period, the general tax fund collections increased by 90 per cent. Obviously, if one is going to pay state employees more, the money has to come from the state, which must do something to get this money, and bingo parties are just not that profitable. But Mr. Gavin would raise taxes as a last resort. He would find "new sources of revenue" for educational improvements by shaving off expenditures in other state projects. What we would like to know is, simply, which projects? Highway improvement? No, Mr. Gavin has that included in his platform also. Industrial development? No, Mr. Gavin plans to hire "scientists, geologists, and engineers ... to harness our vast natural wealth to industrial development . . ." Then where would the new sources of revenue come from? That last resort seems to be the only choice. Senator Kennedy tried to get a school aid bill through Congress that would give federal funds to the states, so that the states could use the money in any facet of education they saw fit. This bill was killed by the "Conservative Republicans." Governor Hodges has pointed out that North Carolina ranks third in the U. S. in the percentage of teachers holding certificates based on four or more years of college training. The N. C. school term of 183 days is one of the longest in the nation. But all that is not nearly enough. Admittedly, we are lacking sadly in the field of education, and the problem must be faced realistically, with all the rough edges as well as the smooth. That is exactly what Terry Sanford has been telling the people of this state. The Way The Wind Blows . . . Don Gentry I hid my Kennedy donkey and walked up to the door of the gallery of Hunter Library. Some chap there by the door handed me a pamphlet, and I bowed my head a little lower and went on in through the door. Republicans were all over the place They didn't bother me any though, and I picked my way over to the far corner where there wasn't anybody right then and sat down. Some fellow was up on the stage really doing some talking, i mean, he was talking plenty Pretty soon this fellow ii telling us how the state of North Carolina is bankrupt in leadership and that the public school system is breaking down and that the Democrats discriminate against ' the Republicans something terrible. "What's his name?" I asked some chap who had been creeping over toward me. "Gavin," this chap said. He looked at me. "When'd you get down?" he asked then. I waved my Confererate flag in his face. He said, "Oh!" Then: "How many slaves did you own?" "I owned plenty of slaves," I told him. "Why before Grant came down here and started hanging around, we all owned plenty of slaves. All us Southerners. We had a motto: a maid for every young'un and two slaves for every cotton row. We didn't waste any money on public schools then either. We just bought slaves. Everybody." "Gavin's going to bring you education," this chap insisted. "We're doing all right," I scorned. "Yeah, but you need two parties down here." "I can't belong to but one." "Well," he said, "this Republican party is the coming thing down here." "Shucks," I laughed, "why there ain't but one party man in here and sometimes the party doubts me." That chap began to look real mad, so I just sort of moved on out the door. That fellow up on the stage was still going strong. And then when I got outside the door, I peeped back over my shoulder, and he had come down off the stage and was shaking people's hands and smiling right close up in their faces, saying, "My name'3 Bob Gavin," just like no one knew his name or something. Well, I thought, at least none of our state employees are going to shake your hand. They didn't either. How about that? , Bulletin The Student English Seminar and the English faculty are planning a tea for all English majors on Monday night, October 10, in Moore parlor at 7:30 p.m. Freshmen and transfer students are especially urged to attend. Dr. Mabel Crum, head of the English Department, will tell of the opportunities Bulletin A telephone, number 9401, has been added to the new section of Moore Dormitory, announces Mrs. David Hall, house mother. The addition of the phone lessens a still prevailing problem of a constantly busy phone at Moore Dorm. vealing something of the club's achievements will be featured and pictures for the club's open to those in the English scrapbook will be taken. Spec- flei,d- ial emphasis will be given to President Nancy Harmon has acquiring new club members appointed various committees to and the quarterly 50 cent dues work on the tea. A display re- will be collected. Take me to your brewer. THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN is published every week during the school year with the exception of mid-term and final exam weeks by the students of Western Carolina College. Represented for National Advertising by National Advertising Service, Inc., 18 East 50th Street, New York 22, New York. Subscription Rate—$2.00 for the School Year. WESTERN CAROLINIAN STAFF Editorial Staff Editor-in-Chief Wes Pierce Assistant Editor—News Jerry Bastarache Assistant Editor—Make-Up Wayne Culp Assistant Editor—Features !""..." Jane Blankenship Feature Writers Frank Bradley, Julie Godwin, Barbara Hembree, Larry Whitlock Reporters Anne BeMi Bm Drumj Bob Hastings, John Streetman Art Staff Cartoonist Parker Lyoa Sports Staff Sports Editor Nancy Harmon Girls' Intramurals Kim Cashion Men's Intramurals Larry Young Reporters '..'.'.'.'."."'. L.D. Hyde, Paul J°nes Business Staff Business Manager Bob Dean Secretary Lyndon Smith 2^VACT>^, Circulation Managers Don Beck- Horace Whisnant y\sr. Circulation Staff Jerry Knight, David Smith, J'"1 Bumgarner, Pete Beck, Raymond Benton, J<"ke Black, Gail Earnhart, Kay Byrd, Gloria Baxley, Betty Ann Berry, Bob Smart, Jim Berry Advisor Mrs. Ruth K. Nelson Offices located on second floor of Joyner Building—Phone 2312

The Western Carolinian is Western Carolina University’s student-run newspaper. The paper was published as the Cullowhee Yodel from 1924 to 1931 before changing its name to The Western Carolinian in 1933.

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  • Western Carolina Teachers College
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  • Date original: 1960-10-07;
  • Date digitized: 2017-09-25
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  • Dimension: 21.5" x 16"
  • Pages: 4 pages
• Subject - Topic
  • College student newspapers and periodicals
  • Cullowhee (N.C.) -- Newspapers
  • Universities and colleges -- North Carolina -- Cullowhee -- Newspapers
• Location
  • Jackson County (N.C.)
  • Cullowhee (N.C.)
• Source institution
  • Western Carolina University
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  • WCU Students Newspapers Collection
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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1960-10-07_Vol26_No05
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  • Western Carolina University Hunter Library