Former Hell's Angel Tells of Conversion
... talks to youth 'at their level'
Cyclists Drop Chains, Take Up Christianity
Members of the newly-formed Lawrence chapter of the Christ Patrol exhibited some of the weapons they used in street fights before joining the patrol at their organizational meeting Monday.
A four foot iron chain, a hatchet and a leather strap, laced with metal, were some of the weapons used by members before they were converted to the Christ Patrol.
The Christ Patrol is a growing national organization with clubs in 28 cities across the nation, according to the Patrol's leader, Rev. Phil "Blade" Smith.
Smith, who was once a "street fighter" in Dayton, Ohio, got his nickname of "Blade" because of
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his skill with a switch blade knife. Smith was a congregational speaker before he went "back to the street" five years ago to organize the Christ Patrol.
Smith, who once rode with the Hell's Angels, wears his hair long straight back and delivers sermons wearing his dark glasses. The Reverend wears the uniform cut-off jean jacket and black knit shirt of the Patrol. Members of the club wear their "colors" on the back of their jackets, identifying the club and the local chapter, typical of most motorcycle clubs.
The soft-spoken, but dedicated reverend is traveling throughout the country, trying to convert motorcycle gangs to the teachings of Christ. In working with ten gangs in the New York City area, Smith gained over 300 converts.
Peace Group Seeks Labor Help
The Student Mobilization Committee (SMC) may have to challenge George Meany's might in
"JUST SITTING AROUND and laughing and taking it easy" is how Dave Awbrey describes his activities these days. Awbrey, Hutchinson graduate student studying religion, and 1969-70 student body president, says he is keeping committee work at a minimum so he can devote more time to his studies and "find what I want personally." He still, however, devotes spare time to Catalyst, a student organization established to increase educational opportunities. Awbrey said he believed his political views were moderating.
order to form a Lawrence community coalition supporting the anti-war movement.
SMC, which became a national organization this year, plans to investigate the alignment of local union members on the war issue.
Convocation May Reveal Major Policy
The Chancellor's Convocation speech could contain more than the traditional welcome to the University of Kansas theme this year.
Chancellor E. Laurence Chalmers Jr. will speak at the 1970 Convocation at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14, in Allen Field House.
"We expect more than the usual 'return to school' statement this year," Dennis Brandstetter, University Relations Office said. "It could be a major policy statement." he said.
Chalmers is out of town with previous speaking engagements and could not be reached for comment.
"Our experience last year was that Chalmers kept changing and rewriting his speeches up to the last moment, so we have no clue of what he will do," Brandstetter said.
"We feel that it will be more than the traditional style speech," Brandstetter said.
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In the current national labor split, some locals have sided with AFL-CIO president Meany's vigorous pro-war stance. Other unions throughout the country have openly denounced the war and numerous trade union officials helped sponsor the Peace Action Coalition (PAC), an anti-war conference held in Cleveland in June.
Besides hoping for local labor union cooperation, the nonpartisan SMC plans to enlist support from Lawrence housewives, church groups and independent businessmen in forming the coalition, said Lynn Anderson, Lincoln, Neb., senior, a SMC spokesman. The SMC is aiming to involve Lawrence community members on the steering committee and believes that barriers which exist between students and local citizenry must be broken, she said.
A national policy of political non-involvement will be followed in SMC activities, which will center on nonviolent, mass demonstrations demanding United States withdrawal from Southeast Asia. Miss Anderson announced the first scheduled demonstration Oct. 31.
A meeting to form committees for the demonstration and outline objectives will be at 7:30 p.m. tonight in the Big 8 Room of the Kansas Union.
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