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by the Black Student Union for recognition of a black homecoming queen at KU, Oldfather had this to say:
"It is quite apparent to me that universities have to assume leadership by establishing an example in correcting the imbalance that exists in society and in the university as a part of society."
In affairs beyond student government, Oldfather is also in favor of popular participation.
"I certainly think that participation by all affected groups is part of our tradition in this country," he said.
HE ADDED that some things must be done by representation for the simple reason that large groups do not make the best decision-making bodies.
Concerning current student tactics across the nation, Oldfather said that he regretted the use of "non-negotiable demands." By making demands specific, student leaders leave no room for maneuvering, he said. He believes that students should try to "move fluidly through situations," keeping their goals more general.
But Oldfather is against the use of violence to achieve student ends.
"I find that radicalizing as the means of achieving goals is very troublesome. I am a great believer in peaceful protest, the right of assembly and demonstrations," he said.
OLDFATHER participated in some events for the Oct. 15 war moratorium and called it the symbolic expression of a "silent minority," in contrast to the "silent majority" to which President Nixon is said to appeal.
"I think that the general disapproval of people who participated in the moratorium is deplorable." Oldfather said.
Peace vigil commences MU activities
COLUMBIA, Mo. (UPI)—Supporters of the Vietnam War moratorium at the University of Missouri began a 48-hour "peace vigil" Thursday night at the university's MacAlister Park.
A memorial service to coincide with the "March Against Death" in Washington was led by two local rainters.
A spokesman for a university anti-war group said about 150 moratorium supporters from Missouri are expected to be in Washington for the weekend ceremonies. He said about 100 of them traveled to Washington for the beginning of the march while about 50 remained in Columbia until after Thursday's memorial services.
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Contending that the moratorium was a meaningful experience, Oldfather said, "It was a beautiful expression of the nation's obvious concern."
ASKED ABOUT President Nixon's Vietnam policy speech last week, Oldfather said that he appreciated Nixon's position because he could not say, as President, that the United States should not be in Vietnam, but Oldfather said that he did not approve of a plan that would not remove even half of the U.S. troops from Vietnam.
Asked about his own position, Oldfather said, "I'm not moderate in the ends I seek. I'm moderate in the means I advocate to accomplish them."
Approximately one hundred persons will celebrate the 500th birthday anniversary of Guru Manak, the founder of the Sikh religion, at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the United Campus Christian Fellowship Center, 1204 Oread St.
100 to honor religious rite
The celebration in Lawrence will emulate as closely as possible the celebrations which will be occurring simultaneously in India, where the religion was founded, said Surjit Chhatwal, one of the organizers of Sunday's program. Prayers, discussions of the life of Guru Manak and the philosophy of the Silk religion and a traditional vegetarian meal are planned.
Chhatwal, a New Delhi, India, graduate student, said it is customary in the Sikh religion for all those who have gathered for a meeting to have a meal together. "When people eat together, quite a bit of the animosity they hold is driven off," he said.
Chhatwal said the sikh religion was founded in an attempt to unite the Moslems and the Hindus. A conflict had arisen between the Moslems and the Hindus after the Moslem invasion of northern India, and the Moslems were forceably converting people to their faith. At the same
time, the caste system had crept into the Hindu faith and people of different social classes were no longer allowed to sit, pray or eat together, Chhatwal said. Guru Manak and two companions, a Moslem and a Hindu, founded the Sikh religion in an effort to bring together the different factions. Chhatwal said the Sikh religion began as a social movement and did not become a formal religion until 100-150 years later.
Philippines to pull out
MANILA—The Philippines told its Vietnam allies today it will soon withdraw its 1,500 troops from the war zone, fulfilling a campaign promise of newly re-elected President Ferdinand E. Marcos.
It will be the first complete pullout by any Allied contingent from Vietnam. Government sources said the Philippine non-combatant force would be home by Christmas.
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