Miami Hurricane, December 10, 1965

              STUDENTS RALLY TO BAC
A rally demonstrating the UM student body’s acceptance and approval of American policy in Viet Nam will be held at 7:00 p.m. next Wednesday on the Student Union patio.
The rally, sponsored jointly by the Young Republicans and the Young Democrats is designed to “counteract the bad publicity that all campuses have received by the anti-US in Viet Nam demonstrations,” according to Bill Kirschenbaum, organizer of the
rally.
He continues, “Over 70 campuses have had these pro-American policy rallys in the last two months.”
“It is time that the University of Miami joins the college community and shows that we are mature enough, and informed enough, to demonstrate in a dignified manner our approval of American policy, whether we are Republicans or Democrats.”
Featured speakers for the rally are the Honorable Dante Fascell,
U.S. Congressman from Dade County, Dr. Ivan Hoy. chairman of the Department of Religion and Army Chaplin, and Major Fred St. Clair, USMC, a veteran of Viet Nam.
Tables will be provided where students can sign petitions, after the speeches, stating, “We the undersigned hereby signify that we do understand and support the position of the United States in Viet Nam; that we defend America’s fight for freedom, to defend our liberty.” Copies of the
petitions will be sent to President Johnson and the Commander-in-Chief of U.S. forces in Viet Nam.
Pledges will be accepted to give blood, which will be sent to Viet Nam. Kirschenbaum states, “We believe that this will provide tangible evidence to the soldiers in Viet Nam that we are willing to give ourselves for the cause of freedom.” The John Elliott Blood Bank of Dade County will then set a date, or dates if necessary, to collect the blood on campus.
The coordinating committee fo| the rally states, ‘This is the political rally that this campus has held in its recent history."
“We don’t condone disorderly, law breaking demonstrations, put on to glorify the ego of a rabble rousing mob leader. This demonstration wlil take place in a dignified and effective manner.
“The number of people there, not the amount of noise, or number of students arrested, will tell the world, and especially our troops, our true feelings.”
"We wul nave a good tui lout.
| mature enough to demonstrate in this manner their patriotism.” “We are looking forward to having as many students as possible turn out for this Rally. We would like to show many of the j protesting students across the country that the majority of students at the UM are willing to ! join in for what they believe is ! right.”
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University of Miami, Corai. Gables, Florida, December 10, 1965
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Blind Dates’ l est Automation Tonight
“More students participated in this event, and at a dollar a head yet, than in any USG election held at UM! I only wish I could have half as many votes, as then I’d surely be elected USG president” — joyously exclaimed Hel Reiser, the originator and administrator of the Operation Dateline project sponsored by USG.
He added that a total estimate of 1700 students put their hand to the application blanks issued for the computer-date event — approximately 950 men and 750 women.
Asked for an explanation as to (he true reasons for the rejections involved thereof, he replied that about 200 males were rejected because of a shortage of female applications, although they set up application facilities in the girls’ dorms and limited the number of males applying on the last day in a futile attempt to counteract the difference; less than 50 students, in addition, were ineligible for other reas-
ons — namely, improperly filling out the application sheets and deliberate lying by several others in which they so stated in the final question He further stated that, with the exception of those who purposely invalidated their forms as stated above, all other rejected students may obtain their dollar refund, if they so desire, by simply showing their ID cards at the USG office — Room S240— located on the second floor of the Student Union.
As to who pockets the money brought in by his ingenuity, Mr. Reiser smiled, saying “My ‘¡Drain-child’ (idea) has netted nearly $700 — $200 of which will be slotted to the Computing Center to offset operational costs of the project and the rest will be dumped lustily into the coffers of the USG Entertainment Fund.” Mr. Reiser further pointed out that disc jockey Dutch Holland, of local radio station VVT'l'N, is expected to make the introductions between the computer matchups in the girls’
dorm in an effort to ‘ease the shock’ for them. He also commented that Miss Lesley Gore, who was mailed an application several weeks ago, failed to return it; however arrangements for an escort will be made by USG.
Mr. Reiser further begs students who were not rejected “not to chicke nout.” “It’s only a one-night affair and standing-up your date would be very inconsiderate. Let me also add that our men in Viet Nam, I’m sure, would gladly switch places — so be men and women, not boys and girls!”
He also said that although “the project was very successful, the rejected students should not feel badly becaue the sad fate of the majority of their group was caused by a lack in the number of girls, something which we tried in vain to remedy."
He urged all students involved to check information posted in the Student Union breezeway in regard to rejections, picking up dates etc.,
before attending Friday evening. Information will also be listed in this issue of Hurricane.
As a reminder, boys must report to the 730 East Dorm only at the time listed by ID number in the Union breezeway. All girls must be in the Great Lounge of the girls’ dorm before 6 p.m. Friday evening.
The Concert begins at 6:30 pjn. on the Student Union Patio. All students without computer dates are invited. There is no charge.
GLICK ATTACKS SPENCER IN MRHA SENATE
In verbally attempting to tear apart USG President Tom Spencer, Barry Glick, President of MRHA stated, “The new USG constitution will make MRHA powerless; I will not stand for this decentralization and delo-
Students, Boxes, Ride To Homestead
cation,” at the MRHA meeting Monday night. “I've worked too long and hard to see MRHA
UM students actively participated in USG-sponsored “Operation Christmas Star” by forming a motorcade and driving to Homestead Air Force Base last Friday. The cars were following trucks packed with the boxes laden with “goodies" for US servicemen in Viet Nam. The boxes
were loaded into huge carge planes and transported.
Tom Spencer spoke for the UM leaders of “Operation Christmas Star” by saying. “The over-all participation by each segment of the campus is most gratifying and heart-warming in view of the tremendous importance and significance of the project.”
Tom Spencer, USG President, spoke, thanking the Student body for participating.
weakened by this rule,” he said.
Tom Spencer was asked to clarify the statements made by Glick and explain USG’s position. He said that Glick was "referring to a conversation we had earlier. He was upset because a car representing MRHA wasn’t allowed in the Christmas in Viet Nam parade.
“I explained to him that IFC, AWS and other organizations who had entered cars from separate groups weren't allowed cars in the parade because the police had limited the number of cars allowed.”
In discussing the consititution and its effects on MRHA, Spencer stated that “. . . rather than weakening MRHA, the new constitution will strengthen ti by making it a major lobbying power.
Interrupting Spencer, Glick said, “We are just now becoming a strong power on campus.” He also mentioned that he was against the proposal for a bicameral legislature with an upper house composed like the present legisla-

ture and the lower consisting of representatives elected from the general student body.
MRHA was commended during the meeting for their response to Operation Christmas Star. “MRHA donated about twice as much poundage as the fraternities, said Tom Spencer.
Smith House lead the houses in donations with 8 boxes. Monrow House was second with three boxes.
The senate adopted a proposal to hold a “Christmas Mixer” Monday instead of the regular senate meeting. This will give the group a chance to discuss informally the problems of MRHA.
'Princess Of Song ”
In USG Concert Tonight
Lesley Gore, “teenage princess of song,” will perform this evening at 8 pm on the Student Union Patio. Dutch Holland of WFUN will also be here.
Some 2000 chairs will be provided, thereby eliminating the problem of sitting on the floor.
Many dates for this concert
have been previously ararnged by UM computers in conjunction with USG’s “Operation Dateline.” Admission is free of charge for UM students and faculty.
Following the concert, there will be a dance on the patio, featuring the Ibis Brothers.
New Dept. Integrates Study
A major change in the UM cirriculum will take place next fall when the Radio-TV-Film and the journalism departments are combined. The merger will form the Department of Mass Communications in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Chairman of the Department will be Mr. Simon Hochberger, present chairman of the Journalism Department. Mr. Paul Nagel, Jr. will act as coordinator for the RTF division.
Three sequences for majors will be available within the department. The News - Editorial sequence will replace the present Journalism major. The Radio-TV Film sequence will be the same as the present RTF major, and the Broadcast Journalism sequence will combine the two. One of the larger changes in the department will be the abolition of the combined RTF-Drama major. Students who have already progressed in this field will not be affected, but no new students will
be allowed to pursue the program.
The new department will intergrate the study of the printed and the electronic media and will enable the student to gain a wider knowledge of mass communications. It will attempt to prepare the student for responsible and authoritative positions in the mass communication media by offering new courses as the need arises to keep the department’s cur-riclum up to date.
USG will present a special Christmas program far the orphans of the Kendall Home and for the students of the University. Tuesday at 7 p.m. The program will be emceed by Tom Wilson and Janet Parker.
The program will include Christmas carols sung by several student organizations. and presentations by Dennis Bianco and Karen Ramey. All students and faculty are invited to attend.
Juniors Set New Tradition
The junior class has designated March 14-18 as Junior Week. Although still in the planning stage, many events have been scheduled that will be of interest to the entire student body.
The underlying purposes of the week are to collect money for scholarships and to establish a new tradition of which the Junior Class may be proud.
Among the scheduled events are a movie never before seen on any college campus, a USG lecture yb Howell Sergeant and a fashion show to be presented by the College Board.
A late after noon dance is being planned complete with an expensive door prise as well as a diving exhibition by the Hur-
MEN: All those whose ID numbers begin according to the listed numbers below, report to the 730 East Dorm only—promptly, at the following times:
ID—beginning with numbers;
0 or 1 2 or 3 4 or 5 6
7-8-9
Report at time:
6:00-6:30
6:30-7:00
7:00-7:30
7:30-8:00
8:00-8:15
WOMEN: All those who are taking part whether living on campus or off campus must be in the GREAT LOUNGE of the girls’ dorms before 6 p.m.
All those students whose ID numbers begin with a letter, use the first number after the letter.
ricane swim team.
Also included on the agenda is the Talent Fiasco. In this show student leaders, faculty, and administration will have an opportunity to demonstrate their various talents and or ineptitudes.
Each organization will be asked to collect a quantity of a specific item which will be converted into cash by a prearranged agreement. The club collecting the most of the item will be j awarded a 28” - 36” trophy at the banquet to be held Friday night, i March 18, at the Holiday Inn.
“The participants will not be burdened with spirit points for I this activity,” stated Stan Stahl, chairman.
UM DEBATERS PLACE FIRST
UM debaters placed first at the University of South Florida tournament last weekend. The teams of Gary Sazer and Dennis Richard, Edward Shohat and Wayne Silver won seven of their eight contests.
UM debate teams will enter two tournaments Dec. 9-11. Phil Gerson and Ron Sabo will participate in the Princeton University Invitational. Shohat and Silver, and Louis Sperling and Larry Mans will attend a tournament at Wake Forest College.
UM teams have earned awards at all six tournaments entered this semester, and have won over 80% of their intercollegiate debates.