The H-SU Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 53, No. 23, Ed. 1, Tuesday, November 21, 1967 Page: 1 of 4
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Vote in the Constitutional Amendment Election Nov. 29
TUESDAY
EDITION
VOL. 53
ABILENE. TEXAS TUESDAY NOV. 21 1967
NO. 23
Ike Plans Spring Visit to H-SU
For Science Center Dedication
Campus Editors Urge
"Release Vote Totals'
By LYNN TAYLOR
Brand Editor
When the House of Representa-
tives voted several weeks ago to
forbid the release of vote totals in
future campus political elections
the Brand contacted the members
of the Southwestern Journalism
Congress and several other schools
for information on this subject
which has created such contro-
versy on the H-SU campus.
The Congress is made up of
several Southwest Conference
schools and a number of other in-
stitutions in Texas Louisiana
Arkansas and Oklahoma.
All of the responses professed
support for the stand taken by
the Brand in demanding the re-
lease of vote totals and noted
that vote totals are available to
them.
Most noted that the require-
ment for release is included in
their Student Congress constitu-
tions. Here are a few comments re-
ceived from other college and uni-
versity newspaper editors.
Editor Ed Kelton of the Bay-
lor Lariat said "I am of the opin-
ion that it is a newspaper's re-
sponsibility to the public to pub-
lish all vote totals ... It seems
childish and high schoolish for a
Student Government to withhold
vote totals.
"If they ever expect to be
truly responsible they will again
release these totals."
David Snyder editor of the
Texas Tech University Daily re-
plied "A student government
which will not publish vote totals
has something to hide or at least
students have a basis for thinking
they do."
Charles Rowton editor of the
Texas A & M Battalion wrote
"As far as A & M goes we have
no problems concerning this ques-
tion. Elections results are avail-
able to the Battalion and we have
always published vote totals."
Drew Roy editor of the East
Texan at East Texas State Uni-
versity said "I am strongly in
favor of publishing vote totals in
student government elections and
will make sure that we are al-
lowed to print these vote totals as
guaranteed in the student gov-
ernment constitution."
Roy noted that the East Texas
had experienced some difficulty in
the last elections in getting the
vote totals because of a balky
election official.
Kent Flanagan editor of the
San Angelo College Ram Page
responded with the explanation
that until last spring vote totals
had not been released at San
Angelo College. In last spring's
election however the Ram Page
obtained the totals ran them and
set the precedent.
"Ray Howell executive editor
and I discussed the situation and
it is our feeling that the Ram Page
should publish vote totals. We
feel that the right to obtain race
results and tabulations for the
student press is legitimate to erase
any doubts to prevent hard feel-
ings among candidates who might
otherwise feel cheated for the
general welfare of the student
body and to keep the student sen-
ate on its toes."
Jennifer Lamb editor of the
Oklahoma State University Daily
O'Collegian wrote "... I would
like to say that the O'Collegian
has had no trouble over this
matter."
"We have had very good rela-
tions with our Student Senate and
in fact are welcomed to publish
results of the student elections.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower former
president will visit Hardin-Sim-mons
University in late spring
barring unforeseen difficulties.
Eisenhower's office in Gettys-
burg Pa. confirmed that the for-
mer chief executive plans to ac-
cept an invitation extended by
H-SU President Elwin L. Skiles
in a visit to Gettysburg Novem-
ber 9.
'Longtime off
Eisenhower's executive assist-
ant Brig. Gen. Robert L. Schulz
USA (Ret.) said "There is a
strong possibility that Gen. Eisen-
hower will come to Hardin-Sim-mons
University. However it is
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a fairly long time off and the gen-
eral is always reluctant to make
hard fast appointments for he
doesn't know what may develop."
Dr. Skiles said that he and Gen.
Eisenhower talked of a date in
late April or early May. "Refer-
ence was made to his coming to
Abilene on Sunday evening
April 28 and having the dedica-
tion ceremony (of the Sid Richard-
son Science Center) on Monday
April 29."
Books presented
Dr. Skiles opened the meeting
ing by presenting Gen. Eisen-
hower several books written by
Dr. Rupert N. Richardson presi-
dent emeritus of H-SU. "He was
interested in the book about Texasi
and the one about the frontier
military campaign . . ." Dr. Skiles
recalled.
"He said he would be delighted
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Guess What! Tuition Raise Isn't Popular
Student reactions ranged from
tears to resignation to approval at
the Friday announcement by Dr.
Elwin L. Skiles president of the
raise in tuition from $23.00 per
semester hour to $27.50 per hour.
See Editorial
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The adverse assembly audience
reaction of hissing and booing
showed the general student dis-
approval of the hike. "That's
quite a jump" and "I won't be
here next year" were probably
the most repeated phrases as stu-
dents left the auditorium.
A freshman coed said "I cried
because I just don't see how I can
stay here now." Another fresh-
man asserted that with the raise
in tuition children of faculty mem-
bers should have to pay part of
their charges.
Junior Scott Seekins com-
mented "I guess the raise is
needed but it's too big of a jump
at one time." He added that he
was disappointed at the rude re-
action of some of the assembly
audience.
Indicating approval of the hike
freshman Bill Clark said "Any-
thing that will help the Univer-
sity is alright."
"I went to Tech and I don't
think it's challenging enough here
to charge that much money"
stated a junior coed. "It's better
to go to Baylor because it'll cost
about the same and at least Baylor
girls can stay out longer."
A sophomore claimed "I think
it's good because our tuition is
still lower than the national mean.
At TCU it's about $50 an hour and
on the coast it ranges around $55
and $60. Tuition at Baylor is still
higher than here. Most of the
gripers are people who waste
money on classes by failing them."
Mary Lois Patterson junior
commented "I'm sorry that they
had to do it but I'm sure it was a
last resort and that they'll try to
make compensations fort the
raise."
"A lot of people won't be here
next year" claimed freshman
Sonya Manley.
Another freshman coed thinks
the churches could and should
give more. "The thing that
bothers me the most is the drastic
jump. It just makes you say
'Well I enjoyed it here.' "
Jim Porter Student Associa-
tion president said "I attended
the Baptist General Convention of
Texas and found out just how lit-
tle they support us and yet how
much control they have over us.
"I believe that the Convention
is not doing its part in support of
higher education thus making
this tuition hike necessary."
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