Colleges observe moratorium
Music marks start of anti-war protest
The National Moratorium has begun.
It started about an hour late last night in Hoch Auditorium amid the electric guitars and snare drums which have become symbols of a generation.
Dan DiShon, sophomore and a member of the Student Mobilization Steering committee, said the purpose of the "coming together" was to review activities for the Moratorium, hand out black arm bands to commemorate the dead in Vietnam, and simply get people together who will participate in the Moratorium.
About 700 students attended, dressed in everything from motorcycle helmets to suede jackets. They sat waiting in the aisles or they joined hands to dance. Most were curious or came simply to hear the bands.
DiShon labelled the turn-out "better than expected especially since we had to move it from Potter's Lake without making an announcement."
Bob Menadier, Prairie Village junior and a band member of the "New West," said, "We enjoyed playing and this is our share of the Moratorium effort. We volunteered to play."
Members of the "BLT," the other band to perform, also support the Moratorium. Both groups were made up of KU students.
"These bands reflect the spirit of youth as does opposition to the Viet Nam war," said David Mueller, St. Louis senior. He added, "I don't mind waiting for the bands to get organized, but I do mind waiting for Nixon to end the war."
Many listening to the bands intend to participate in Moratorium activities. They readily accepted the arm bands and leaflets of scheduled events.
16 KANSAN Oct. 15 1969
Bands show support
As arm bands were passed out at the "Joyous Confluence of Souls" at Hoch Auditorium Tuesday night, the final countdown toward the moratorium called for today began. The bands symbolize the wearer's support of the cessation of the Vietnam war.
Rie Holleran, Overland Park freshman, commented "People are being forced to pick a side. Nonviolent demonstration is much more effective because violence loses the support of civil libertarians and other potential supporters."
Jack Ward, Moran sophomore, agreed by saying he was definitely opposed to disruptions such as those during the May 9 ROTC Review. He admitted, however, that he first became seriously aware of the war because of the demonstration.
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University of Missouri—Kansas City activities began at 9:30 a.m. with a teach-in in Pierson Hall, said Steve Elmer, Moratorium committee members.
KC area plans for Moratorium day
Kansas City area colleges did not dismiss classes in observance of the Moratorium today although several had special programs.
Rallies are also planned throughout Kansas City during the afternoon. A vigil at the J. C. Nichols Park is planned for tonight.
A special guerilla theater troupe was scheduled to present short skits at the rallies and in area shopping centers. Eimer said,
At William Jewell College in Independence, seven discussion groups considered "The Effect of Stress," "Ascendency of Military," "Amnesty or Expatriates and Deserters," "Biblical Concept of Peace" and "Challenge."
Sally Powers, co-editor of The Student said a discussion about the student role in government policy making was planned in the afternoon.
Tonight the Rev. Julian Houston of the Presbyterian Church will give an address. At 8:15 there will be a meditation period in the chapel.
Students at Rockhurst College planned a folk group concert and films on Vietnam.
"Students were to use the day as an opportunity to study and reassess values and obligations each man has for his fellow man."
Maurice McNellis, director of financial services said.
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Tonight there will be a prayer for peace and a Mass with the president of the college.
Bruce Berger, co-editor of the Stylus, said Park College students began a midnight to midnight vigil last night. There was also a march and rally by the Association for Black Collegiality.
Kansas City, Kansas, Community Junior College, Johnson County Community College and Metropolitan Junior College students had no scheduled events.
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