1970-05-08; Central Michigan Life

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BV MONETTA RICHE*
Academics Editor
t in executive session of Uni-
I rttty Senate met last night
E decided not to dismiss class-
Is until May 18. • :
I «^he Executive Board of the
University   Senate  feels   com-
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pelled to meet both obligations
. .."of responding to the demands
of students and a "strong sentiment, for maintain!*." scheduled
classes," according toamemor-
andum sent to faculty members
this morning.
(For the entire memorandum,
please turn to page 4.)
A special faculty meeting was
called yesterday so they might
be informed on the campus situation. During the meeting, Joyce
Pilotte, instructor in philosophy,
moved to suspend classes until
May 18 so students and faculty
may meet together to discuss
important national policies.
protesting continues
fifth stroight doy
By DARREL EMERSON
Student Affairs Editor
Central Hall is still occupied
oday while other students con-
ijinue to picket classroom build-
fijgs in an effort to gain sup-
fport for the strike called by
Tstudent Senate Monday night*
Except for the second floor
[offices, CMU's oldest building,
Lnamed "Freedom Hall," by
Lotestors, has been occupied
ly students protesting the war
jjn Southeast Asia and the shoot-
s at Kent State since Mottle day night.
A spokesman for the students
|!occupying Central Hall said, "We
it to stay at least until our
|4emands are met."
Among the student demands*
lire a student vote on the abolish
ment of ROTC, the abolishment
of military recruiters and complete amnesty for all those involved in the strike.
Their othejf demands included
office space and supplies for
student organizations and an official statement by the administration condemning the recent
invasions in Laos and Cambodia
and the student shootings at Kent
State.
Students have been attending
rallies outside "Freedom Hall"
in increasing numbers throughout the week, with some crowds
reaching almost 1000 students.
In an effect to insure the safety of those inside, "the number
actually occupying the building
has remained much smaller, usually about 50.
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| LEAN-TO'S .WERE set up in Warriner Mall (People's Park)
to accomodate protesters Wednesday and Thursday nights.
(Below) Strikers picket in front of Anspach Hall Thursday
as the protest continues. (UFE photos by Russ Yantis)
Petitions with over 3000 signatures were presented to President William B. Boyd yesterday. The petitions asked for
cancellation  of  classes   today.
Another group of students have
been circulating petitions calling
for the removal of those students
occupying Central Hall. Early
Thursday afternoon the group
reported having about 1200 signatures.' '
Charles Ping, provost, told
the faculty that their vote would
only be a recominendation. The
final decision to hold or dismiss
classes would be up to University
Senate L
After/ much debate, it was finally decided to pass out ballots.
The ballots were counted and resulted in a tie vote, 97-97.
President William B. Boyd addressed the faculty and students*
present in Warriner Auditorium,
which  was   filled  to  capacity.
Explaining the situation, Boyd
told the faculty that all classes
normally meeting in Central Hall
have been rescheduled in other
buildings.
Boyd listed two objectives he
is following.   "1 want to maintain the present educational program and maintain peace on campus," he said.
There are certain risks in this
type of situation, Boyd noted. If
conditions threated the safety of
people in C entral Hall, then it may/
be necessary to evacuate the
building.
Boyd, said he will attempt to
use persuasion before employing
any other sanction. As a last
resort,- Boyd said he will turn
to the courts for assistance.
"A great deal of sloppiness
has had to be tolerated in an
effort to avoia violence,'* declared Boyd.
Boyd added, *1 still hope the
students will leave the building
and leave it promptly."
Harold Mahan, president of
University Senate, told the faculty that Kent Memorial Fund
has been established. A laison
committee composed of University and Student Senate members
have asked students to fast for
two days. The money collected
will be donated to minority students at Kent State University.
Mahan related that the laison
committee has asked that today
be designated as a "day of
peace." He asked that all departments provide rooms, a time
and faculty to meet with students
to discuss campus disorders,
national policy and Indo-China.
CENTRAL
MICHIGAN
LIFE
Vol.50 No. 78
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858
Friday, May 8, 1970
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Tower to participate
in Speakers Series
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Senator John G. Tower of
Texas, one of the nationj's leading conservative spokesmen, will
speak here Monday.
Senator Tower's speech begins
at 8 pjn. in Warriner Auditorium
and is free to the general public. The talk is the final program of the 1969-70 Speakers
Series at CMU.
Serving his second term in
the Senate, Tower has risen to
a position of power within the
Republican Party and in the Senate as a member of three major
committees.
He serves on the Republican
Senatorial Campaign Committee
and is a member of the Senate's
Armed Services and Banking and
Currency committees and the
Joint Committee on Defense Production.
As a result of his membership
in the Armed Services, committee, Towers claims to have
spent more time with UJS. com
manders and troops in Southeast
Asia than any other member of
the Senate.
His subcommittee responsibilities include: defense construction, national stockpile, naval
petroleum x-eserves, housing and
urban affrairs, small business
and international finance.
Tower, 44, is a native of Houston and is the son of a retired
Methodist clergyman. *
A World War II navy veteran,
he holds a B.A. degree in political science from Southwestern
(Texas) University and a M.A.
in political science from Southern Methodist University. He
has also done post-graduate work
at the University of London and
taught government at Midwestern
University (Texas) for nine
years.
A question and answer period
will follow his talk.
U-Senate urges
No live ammunition
By SUE REEVES
Life Staff Writer
President William B. Boyd addressed a special University Senate meeting Wednesday afternoon
at which a resolution was passed
imploring Governor Milliken not
to use armed national guardsmen
in campus disorders.
William L„ Swart, assistant
professor of mathematics, moved
"To implore the Governor of
Michigan that if national guard
troops were ever used on college campuses of that state that
they not be permitted to enter
with live ammunition." -
Boyd explained to the Senate
what positions and actions the
University has taken or plans to
take.
He stressed that the main thing
for the faculty and administrators
to do is remain calm. Boyd
said that perhaps the greatest
danger  of violence comes not
from a police confrontation with
students, but by a confrontation
from the more conservative students on campus who are angry
about the takeover of Central
Hall.
The students who are holding
Central Hall have presented Boyd
.with their demands, three "of
which Boyd discussed.
- These three were an official
statement by the administration,
the abolishment of >ROTC and
amnesty for all the students involved in the strike.
Boyd said that part of these
demands could be met. Amnesty
could be granted as long as no
students were cited for any violation of the Student Condict
Code.
As far as an official statement by the administration, Boyd
said he could give his personal
opinion but that he could not
make a statement as the pres
ident       of     this    University.
The abolishment of ROTC,
Boyd said, did not lie within his
power but that University Senate
would have to take action if ROTC
were to be abolished.
University Senate also expressed alarm that the Public
Safety Department officers were
carrying weapons. However,
Boyd said he was concerned about
this, but he would not interfere
with the professional judgement
of the department involved.
Boyd also made it clear that
there are certain actions that
students will not be able to take.
He said that if any move was
made to expand the territory
the students already have, action
would be taken.
A court injunction to remove
the students from Central Hall
has been prepared, but Boyd told
Senate he would use it only as
a last resort.
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