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VOL. 72, NO. 12 WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1980 Registration is protested with a petition and song; • 'And it's one, two, three, What're we fightin'for? Don't ask me, I don't give a damn, Next stop's Afghanistan. And it's five, six, seven, open up the pearly gates Ain't no time to wonder why, < Whoopee! We're all gonna die.' Approximately 130 people protesting President Carter's proposed draft registration gathered in Red Square last Friday then marched to downtown Bellingham to deliver a letter presenting their views to U.S. Congressman Al Swift's office: Swift is the Democratic 2nd District representative. The protestors gathered at the front door of the Federal building and sang, "Ail we are saying is give peace a chance," the chorus from ex-Beatle John Lennon's song, "Give Peace A Chance." The protestors were greeted by Bill McDonald, Swift's north district director. Student Edwin Loftus then read the letter aloud: "We the undersigned, with all sincerity, wish to register our opposition to the proposed mandatory registration of any of our people in preparation for compulsory military service. "We will sacrifice willingly for the cause of peace. But we will not, nor will we call upon anyone else to sacrifice even a part of their lives in unwilling service to the machine of war." The crowd cheered when Loftus finished. They quieted as Loftus gave the letter to McDonald. "I thank you for your devotion and orderliness getting down here, and I will give the letter to Al Swift," McDonald said. The letter was signed by 171 people at the rally prior to the march. At 2:45 p.m. 16 young men and women stood around Fisher Fountain and started to sing. They had sung about three songs and began the "Fixin' to Die Rag" as 2 p.m. classes were over. Soon many people gathered and .sang an updated version of the song: And it's one, two, three, What're wefightin'for? Don't ask me, I don't give a damn, Next stop's Afghanistan. And it's five, six, seven, open up the pearly gates • Ain 't no time to wonder why, Whoopee! We'reall gonna die'. Then Peter Fromm, a conscientious objector, spoke. He said he was granted conscientious objector status during the Vietnam war by writing IStters to government officials saying he would rather go to jail than serve. "It's not an easy thing to do when a country is taking your peers to war," Fromm said, referring to his attempt to gain-conscientious objector status. He said if people felt they should help their country, they should do so without remorse. The choice should be left up to the individual, he said. —Jon Larson ANTI-DRAFT REGISTRATION petition (above) is signed in Red Square last Friday, then delivered to Bill McDonald by Edwin Loftus (above left). A portion of the 130 protesters (right) march down Holly Street, (photos by Charles Loop) CCM offers draft counsel for students Students confused by the recent announcement of a proposed draft reinstatement by President Carter may be searching for answers to moral questions about the draft and war. A local organization provides the resources to help answer those questions. Campus Christian Ministry (CCM) offers information and help with the moral aspects of the draft. Also.offered is knowledge on how to obtain conscientious objector status. Counselors at CCM emphasize that now is the time to establish a position or way of thinking on what actions to take in the event the draft does occur. "For those who want to establish conscientious objector status, the sooner they start establishing their status the better," said Mary Beth O'Neill of CCM. She advised a notarized letter declaring CO. status and additional letters of support from relatives and others indicating that the person had previously been opposed to war in thought and speech. "The more unlikely the source of the letter the better," she said. She suggested that a letter from a person in disagreement, such as a military officer, would be ideal. O'Neill also suggested that status should be filed at a home church, or at CCM for those without church affiliation. Steve Meineke of CCM, a conscientious objector during the Vietnam War, stressed the importance of establishing a position concerning the draft. "Everyone owes it to themselves to "You've got to know exactly how to present a case to the board," Meineke said. "You need to know to What extent you would use violence to defend yourself." Being a pacifist and a conscientious objector are not necessarily the same thing, he said. Someone may be 'Everyone owes it to themselves to think through the issues, regardless of whether there is a draft or not.9 think through the issues," regardless of whether there is a draft or not," Meineke said. Even if a person decides to fight, he should know why, Meineke said. He added that more is at stake than the :;draft issue. He said it was a challenge for him and an opportunity to figure out who he was and to defend what he found. Meineke rejected non-combatant status after deciding that he could not help someone merely to return to his destructive duties. against war if he is a CO. but still use 'violence to defend his family or property. People should ask themselves whether they would participate in a war and if so, to what extent, Meineke said. "You can be ready and willing to tackle these issues any time," he said. Meineke said his brother did not make up his mind not to fight in the Vietnam War, and is now suffering emotional problems because he failedto come to a decision. Don Werner of CCM said the ministry is counseling several people a day with questions'concerning the draft. Information now is lacking, Werner said, "but we are trying to pool our resources." He said some information is being • supplied by the Seattle Draft Counselling Center, but unless the draft takes effect, it will be difficult to get additional details. "My interest is in taking a neutral position in counseling," Werner said. He said he will challenge people regardless (of whether they decide to fight or obtain CO. status. ; Werner urges people to make decisions right now before the draft takes effect. ' "Some students won't believe they're going to be drafted until their friends .are," he said. "Others are angry because jthey feel their plans are being (interrupted." 1 Werner advised students unsure ! about what is happening, that an organization called Students Concerned about The Draft exists at Western, i Werner suggested students talk to Greg ISobel of Associated Students about the (organization. I —Bill Gibson
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Title | Western Front - 1980 February 22 |
Volume and Number | Vol. 72, no. 12 |
Date Published (User-Friendly) | February 22, 1980 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 1980-02-22 |
Year Published | 1980 |
Decades | 1980-1989 |
Original Publisher | Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA |
Publisher (Digital Object) | Digital resource made available by Special Collections, Western Libraries Heritage Resources, Western Washington University. |
Editor | Eric Hookham, Editor, Gary Lorentzon, News editor, Shellee Nunley, Assistant news editor, Leita McIntosh, Opinion editor, Steve Valandra, Head copy editor, Beth Herman, Copy editor, Bruce Whiting, Copy editor, Lori Johnson, Copy editor, Leslie Kelly, Arts & entertainment editor, Sue Borter, Assistant A&E editor, Craig Bennett, Sports editor, Lynn Keebaugh, Assistant sports editor, Rick Ross, Photo editor, Tom Haynie, Assistant photo editor |
Staff | Sue Mitchell, Production manager, Dave Imburgia, Business manager, Becky Krieg, Advertising manager, Frank Shiers, Cartoonist, Reporters: Mick Boroughs, Mike Brotherton, Glenda Carino, Connie Compton, Mark Connolly, Debbie Doll, Liz French, Bill Gibson, Kevin Helppie, Diane Hill, Tracie Hornung, Jim Huntington, Barb Jarvis, Lori Johnson, Cindy Kaufman, Charles Loop, Todd Mason, Nina McCormick, Chuck Mingori, Mary Norvell, Shellee Nunley, Fred Obee, Andrew Potter, Jeff Porteous, Grace Reamer, Harry Senica, Gary Sharp, Kevin Stauffer, Paul Tamemoto, David Thomsen, Rox Ann Thompson, Karen Wallace, Bickie Wetherholt, Lew Williams, Rudy Yuly |
Photographer | Rick Ross |
Faculty Advisor | Harris, Lyle |
Article Titles | Registration is protested with a petition and song / Jon Larson (p.1) -- CCM offers draft counsel for students / Bill Gibson (p.1) -- Editorials (p.2) -- Comment (p.2) -- Free speech (p.3) -- Letters (p.3) -- Bits & pieces (p.3) -- KUGS gets another $2,400 / Andrew Potter (p.4) -- Moore recall effort satisfies Wells / Eric Hookham (p.4) -- A.S. job openings (p.4) -- Police dogs protect city around the clock / Mike Brotherton (p.5) -- Space exploration may have new meaning / Shellee Nunley (p.6) -- Parachutist walking again after fall / Sue Borter (p.6) -- Interviews (p.6) -- Campus issues vary, draft top concern / Lynn Keebaugh (p.7) -- Biology department beetles eat the meat off their bones / Cindy Kaufman (p.8) -- Western's lab instruments for use by all / Cindy Kaufman (p.8) -- Swift knocks draft, independent congress / Sue Mitchell (p.9) -- Black experience theme for Coming events / Beth Herman (p.9) -- Electric less practical then economical gas cars / Terry McGuire (p.10) -- Small budget sends student job-hunting / Terry McGuire (p.10) -- Arts & entertainment (p.11) -- Turn-of-the-century pay has message for today / Grace Reamer (p.11) -- Coming attractions (p.11) -- Family, success hand-in-hand / Connie Compton (p.12) -- Best photo show in years is slick, colorful / Rudy Yuly (p.12) -- Cager weekend has ups, downs / Craig Bennett (p.13) -- Classified (p.13) -- Big one: Central here on Saturday / Craig Bennett (p.14) -- Women Cagers gain revenge, resume their winning ways / Lew Williams (p.14) -- Rugby men win (p.14) -- Durant's shooting-arm back in commission / Paul Tamemoto (p.15) -- Olympic invite open despite match loss / William Senica (p.15) -- Official announcements (p.15) -- After many years of setbacks, Lakewood might get facelift / Fred Obee (p.16) -- Pipers, patriots join in thanks to Canada's neighborliness (p.16) |
Photographs | [Students signing draft petition] / by Charles Loop (p.1) -- [Students deliver petition to Bill McDonald] / by Charles Loop (p.1) -- [Protesters march down Holly Street] / by Charles Loop (p.1) -- [U.S. boycott's Russia] / [Dwane Powell] (p.2) -- Clyde Senger / by Debbie Doll (p.8) -- Christopher Newton and Andie Palmer / by Tom Schworer (p.11) -- Zoa Sherburne / Rick Ross (p.12) -- Ron Durant / by Rick Ross (p.13) -- Jody Irving / by Tom Haynie (p.14) -- Dale Mingo / by Tom Haynie (p.15) -- [Dock and caretaker cabin at Lakewood] / by Fred Obee (p.16) -- [Bellingham Pipe Band] (p.16) |
Subjects - Names (LCNAF) | Western Washington University--Students--Newspapers |
Subjects - Topical (LCSH) | College newspapers--Washington (State)--Bellingham |
Related Collection | http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/261544388 |
Program | Special Collections |
Geographic Coverage | Bellingham (Wash.) |
Object Type | Text |
Original Format Size | 41 x 29 cm. |
Genre/Form | Newspapers |
Digital Reproduction Information | Bitone scan from 35 mm silver halide, 1-up negative film at 600 dpi. 2011. |
Identifier | WF_19800222.pdf |
Contributor | The digitized WWU student newspapers are made possible by the generous support of Don Hacherl and Cindy Hacherl (Class of 1984) and Bert Halprin (Class of 1971). |
Rights | This resource is displayed for educational purposes only and may be subject to U.S. and international copyright laws. For more information about rights or obtaining copies of this resource, please contact Special Collections, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA 98225-9103. USA (360-650-7534; heritage.resources@wwu.edu) and refer to the collection name and identifier. Any materials cited must be attributed to Western Front Historical Collection, Special Collections, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University. |
Format | application/pdf |
Language | English |
Language Code | Eng |
Description
Title | Western Front - 1980 February 22 - Page 1 |
Volume and Number | Vol. 72, no. 12 |
Date Published (User-Friendly) | February 22, 1980 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 1980-02-22 |
Year Published | 1980 |
Decades | 1980-1989 |
Original Publisher | Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA |
Publisher (Digital Object) | Digital resource made available by Special Collections, Western Libraries Heritage Resources, Western Washington University. |
Editor | Eric Hookham, Editor, Gary Lorentzon, News editor, Shellee Nunley, Assistant news editor, Leita McIntosh, Opinion editor, Steve Valandra, Head copy editor, Beth Herman, Copy editor, Bruce Whiting, Copy editor, Lori Johnson, Copy editor, Leslie Kelly, Arts & entertainment editor, Sue Borter, Assistant A&E editor, Craig Bennett, Sports editor, Lynn Keebaugh, Assistant sports editor, Rick Ross, Photo editor, Tom Haynie, Assistant photo editor |
Staff | Sue Mitchell, Production manager, Dave Imburgia, Business manager, Becky Krieg, Advertising manager, Frank Shiers, Cartoonist, Reporters: Mick Boroughs, Mike Brotherton, Glenda Carino, Connie Compton, Mark Connolly, Debbie Doll, Liz French, Bill Gibson, Kevin Helppie, Diane Hill, Tracie Hornung, Jim Huntington, Barb Jarvis, Lori Johnson, Cindy Kaufman, Charles Loop, Todd Mason, Nina McCormick, Chuck Mingori, Mary Norvell, Shellee Nunley, Fred Obee, Andrew Potter, Jeff Porteous, Grace Reamer, Harry Senica, Gary Sharp, Kevin Stauffer, Paul Tamemoto, David Thomsen, Rox Ann Thompson, Karen Wallace, Bickie Wetherholt, Lew Williams, Rudy Yuly |
Photographer | Rick Ross |
Faculty Advisor | Harris, Lyle |
Subjects - Names (LCNAF) | Western Washington University--Students--Newspapers |
Subjects - Topical (LCSH) | College newspapers--Washington (State)--Bellingham |
Related Collection | http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/261544388 |
Program | Special Collections |
Geographic Coverage | Bellingham (Wash.) |
Object Type | Text |
Original Format Size | 41 x 29 cm. |
Genre/Form | Newspapers |
Digital Reproduction Information | Bitone scan from 35 mm silver halide, 1-up negative film at 600 dpi. 2011. |
Identifier | WF_19800222.pdf |
Contributor | The digitized WWU student newspapers are made possible by the generous support of Don Hacherl and Cindy Hacherl (Class of 1984) and Bert Halprin (Class of 1971). |
Rights | This resource is displayed for educational purposes only and may be subject to U.S. and international copyright laws. For more information about rights or obtaining copies of this resource, please contact Special Collections, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA 98225-9103. USA (360-650-7534; heritage.resources@wwu.edu) and refer to the collection name and identifier. Any materials cited must be attributed to Western Front Historical Collection, Special Collections, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University. |
Format | application/pdf |
Full Text | VOL. 72, NO. 12 WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1980 Registration is protested with a petition and song; • 'And it's one, two, three, What're we fightin'for? Don't ask me, I don't give a damn, Next stop's Afghanistan. And it's five, six, seven, open up the pearly gates Ain't no time to wonder why, < Whoopee! We're all gonna die.' Approximately 130 people protesting President Carter's proposed draft registration gathered in Red Square last Friday then marched to downtown Bellingham to deliver a letter presenting their views to U.S. Congressman Al Swift's office: Swift is the Democratic 2nd District representative. The protestors gathered at the front door of the Federal building and sang, "Ail we are saying is give peace a chance," the chorus from ex-Beatle John Lennon's song, "Give Peace A Chance." The protestors were greeted by Bill McDonald, Swift's north district director. Student Edwin Loftus then read the letter aloud: "We the undersigned, with all sincerity, wish to register our opposition to the proposed mandatory registration of any of our people in preparation for compulsory military service. "We will sacrifice willingly for the cause of peace. But we will not, nor will we call upon anyone else to sacrifice even a part of their lives in unwilling service to the machine of war." The crowd cheered when Loftus finished. They quieted as Loftus gave the letter to McDonald. "I thank you for your devotion and orderliness getting down here, and I will give the letter to Al Swift," McDonald said. The letter was signed by 171 people at the rally prior to the march. At 2:45 p.m. 16 young men and women stood around Fisher Fountain and started to sing. They had sung about three songs and began the "Fixin' to Die Rag" as 2 p.m. classes were over. Soon many people gathered and .sang an updated version of the song: And it's one, two, three, What're wefightin'for? Don't ask me, I don't give a damn, Next stop's Afghanistan. And it's five, six, seven, open up the pearly gates • Ain 't no time to wonder why, Whoopee! We'reall gonna die'. Then Peter Fromm, a conscientious objector, spoke. He said he was granted conscientious objector status during the Vietnam war by writing IStters to government officials saying he would rather go to jail than serve. "It's not an easy thing to do when a country is taking your peers to war," Fromm said, referring to his attempt to gain-conscientious objector status. He said if people felt they should help their country, they should do so without remorse. The choice should be left up to the individual, he said. —Jon Larson ANTI-DRAFT REGISTRATION petition (above) is signed in Red Square last Friday, then delivered to Bill McDonald by Edwin Loftus (above left). A portion of the 130 protesters (right) march down Holly Street, (photos by Charles Loop) CCM offers draft counsel for students Students confused by the recent announcement of a proposed draft reinstatement by President Carter may be searching for answers to moral questions about the draft and war. A local organization provides the resources to help answer those questions. Campus Christian Ministry (CCM) offers information and help with the moral aspects of the draft. Also.offered is knowledge on how to obtain conscientious objector status. Counselors at CCM emphasize that now is the time to establish a position or way of thinking on what actions to take in the event the draft does occur. "For those who want to establish conscientious objector status, the sooner they start establishing their status the better," said Mary Beth O'Neill of CCM. She advised a notarized letter declaring CO. status and additional letters of support from relatives and others indicating that the person had previously been opposed to war in thought and speech. "The more unlikely the source of the letter the better," she said. She suggested that a letter from a person in disagreement, such as a military officer, would be ideal. O'Neill also suggested that status should be filed at a home church, or at CCM for those without church affiliation. Steve Meineke of CCM, a conscientious objector during the Vietnam War, stressed the importance of establishing a position concerning the draft. "Everyone owes it to themselves to "You've got to know exactly how to present a case to the board," Meineke said. "You need to know to What extent you would use violence to defend yourself." Being a pacifist and a conscientious objector are not necessarily the same thing, he said. Someone may be 'Everyone owes it to themselves to think through the issues, regardless of whether there is a draft or not.9 think through the issues," regardless of whether there is a draft or not," Meineke said. Even if a person decides to fight, he should know why, Meineke said. He added that more is at stake than the :;draft issue. He said it was a challenge for him and an opportunity to figure out who he was and to defend what he found. Meineke rejected non-combatant status after deciding that he could not help someone merely to return to his destructive duties. against war if he is a CO. but still use 'violence to defend his family or property. People should ask themselves whether they would participate in a war and if so, to what extent, Meineke said. "You can be ready and willing to tackle these issues any time," he said. Meineke said his brother did not make up his mind not to fight in the Vietnam War, and is now suffering emotional problems because he failedto come to a decision. Don Werner of CCM said the ministry is counseling several people a day with questions'concerning the draft. Information now is lacking, Werner said, "but we are trying to pool our resources." He said some information is being • supplied by the Seattle Draft Counselling Center, but unless the draft takes effect, it will be difficult to get additional details. "My interest is in taking a neutral position in counseling," Werner said. He said he will challenge people regardless (of whether they decide to fight or obtain CO. status. ; Werner urges people to make decisions right now before the draft takes effect. ' "Some students won't believe they're going to be drafted until their friends .are," he said. "Others are angry because jthey feel their plans are being (interrupted." 1 Werner advised students unsure ! about what is happening, that an organization called Students Concerned about The Draft exists at Western, i Werner suggested students talk to Greg ISobel of Associated Students about the (organization. I —Bill Gibson |
Language | English |
Language Code | Eng |
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