. Communist speaker Ruben views ; youth's Woes in Marxist framework By Cal Collier l Dan Rubin, editor of ”Comrl inunist Viewpoint" and a mem- ber of the executive cabinet of the Progressive Youth Organiz—l ing Committee, spoke before a‘ group of students and faculty in ARH Auditorium Tuesday Speaking on the topic, “15 Mai , ism Youth's Answer7,” Rubin} outlined the problems facing American youth and Lhen.'of-l fer-ed causes and solutions tor, them. i Denying the assertion that, most problems people face al'e‘ personal. he suggested that a: direct connection exists between our problems and our “capital. society," Rubin said that one, of our major problems, the cold, war. is attributable to our so-i ciety which is ’controlled byl monopolists, i Concentrating on the- cold want he asserted that this Situationl "produces tensions" in the mindsl of young people and might have a bearing on juvenile delinquen-l cy. The cold war, he said. also; deters funds which could be: used for social welfare pro-l grams, federal works projectsi and federal recreation programs. Rubin pointed out that the cold war also instigates a seri-‘ ous threat to civil liberties. Rubin said that the causes of these problems can be found. in ”the ‘very nature of the’ capital system." He singled outl “giant monopolists" as strugglw ing successfully to continue the. cold war, suppress Negroes, and‘ foster ultl‘arright wing groups. Portraying the U.. as an1 aggressor nation, Rubin stated that our weapons are primarily-l offensive and the Sot t Union's; are primarily defensive. l Rubin suggested a number oil courses to be taken to promote reform within the capitalist system. Stating that. "headwayl can be made to expand dem-l o acy," he urged reform or civil rights laws. unemploys‘ inent compensation laws. and‘ laws dealing with subversives. Rubin said that in their search for economic survival American youth confronts the "reactionary iiioiiopolists" ‘much the same as the working man does, Rubin said that youth should consider the working man as their ally Acting as dis has, he asserted. certain nece cssary reforms can be won as concessions from the monopo» lists. liubin went on to briefly sug, gest some of the obstacles fac- ing those interested in reforms In the civil rights area he sin gled out the concept of “white supremacy" as the most dangerr‘ bus, and in thc cit-ll liberties area he contended that “the ma» jor obstacles to all social pro- gress are those people who be- lieve that all communists are Russian agents. . Rubin concluded by singling out various types 01' organize lions which he feels are woi ing towards an expansion of democracy. Amon these he listed the» “single issue groups," groups which limit their atten— tion to a single field like civil rights. civil liberties, and peace He also mentioned the need for "left wing oi-ganiaataons" and "Radical Marxist groups” which coulr “stimulate thought" among vol L><>< "Grime”. lowa. Fridayfbee. 7] wot . young people, ‘it l l lininistration Nor l2 i A short question and answer‘ period followed the talk. College orchestra to give Christmas concert Thursday The Grinnell College or. chestra will present a christ- mas concert next Thursday at 8 pm. in Roberts Theatre. THE attention orchestra. under the direction of James Yannatos, will play the {ole lowing four selections; “Brandenburg Concerto No. l in F Major" by J. S. Bach, "Symphony No. a in 1“ Ma. jor“ by Ludwig Beethoven, excerpts from the “Nutcrack- er Suite" by Tschaikowsky and “Suite Francaise" by Darius Milheud. Fullmer anal Daumt have first hie] S&B‘ages of 17 and 22 at Gill-melt?” i. This week’s Scarlet and Black was put out under the direction of Tom Fullmer and Conrad Dauin, These two were chosen editor and business manager by the Board of publications in No- vember and are required to publish two trial issues to prove their skills before the appointment is made odicial. Fullmer and Daum will have one more trial issue before officially taking over in February. Bowen worried by ‘slippage' of stutlent concern for others By Richard Ohleineyei‘ 5&3 Asst. News Editor Grinnoll College President Howard R Bowen. in an ad- dress delivered to the Student Senate Wednesday, discussed the reasons why the college ad- {0615 that rule changes u-ouid not be in order at this time. Specifically dealing with the two rules that have been most recently criticized by students. the drinking rule and the wom» in sampling student opinion he has found attitudes ranging from “authoritarian to anarchistic," ne expressed disappointment in what he termed “a gradual , slippage in the concern of stu- i dents for the community and l ior each other." He cannot l complain, he said. about the . earnest, hard work of Grin- ‘ neliians, nor about their aca- ‘ deniie honesty, nor their con- , corn for politics. But he said l such is not the case when “we examine our social responsibil— ‘ ity and concern for the com— ; munity." 1 President Bowen reminded the lsenators that the reputation of ‘the college is important to all lot the students, graduates. trus— llecs, faculty and other employ ,ees. The reputation has surfered. the said, because of recent dis. lcuss‘lon about women's hours land the drinking rule. which has :appeared in the Scarlet & Black. 5 “AT THIS TIME," President gBowen suggested, ”students ,‘Sliould not be talking about tchanging any rules. Rather they. fshould take stock of themselves} land ask ‘What is the right way. ‘of life for a student group at. .Grinnell in the 1960‘s? What isl the appropriate degree of free. ‘dom for a Student. belw'een the Di: Bowen then brought his remarks to a close by calling fort discussion on “What is a reason. :able way of life for the Grin- ;ngu Swami” as an aid m m,“ the possibility of keeping one oft the dams at the north end of ling our problems fall into place 'niore easily. , 1 j in a brief history, Dr. Botw g I, en related that when he look i office, women's hours on week , [ nigh‘s were 10:30 p.m. Fresh- ? nian women had 7:30 pm. : hours. At that time there was l I an almost unmanageable late l 3 minutes systemr iiis proposal : for midnight hours and no late l ; minutes met with immediate general approval. , The drinking rule at that time 'was enforced by administrative personnel with the help of the ,Council of House Presidents. The Dean of Men patrolled the halls 'and looked in rooms for bottles .Bowen said that he fclt that the ‘situation did not promote rapport between administrative officers ‘and Students. l AN AGREEMENT was made fan’s thll'S rule, he stated that with the COFHP lo the reflect. that if enforcement were turned over ‘to it, strict enforcement would the continued. Since that time there has been a gradual slack. lening of enter-cement. . Other rules which have been changed during the adminisll‘ar tion of President Bowen are the tear rule and the library rules. Until scvcral years ago library stacks were closed to students. Rifles against smoking have been maintained in some build- ings because of the difficulties of housekeeping and the danger of tire. While there is no ad- ministrative rule about pre ing, the administration is defi itely against it on the grounds that lprepping restricts the freedom of those being prepped. Some improvements that have been made in the condition of the campus were also mentioned by the presidcnh Sidewalks have been built and grass has been planted. The campus, he pointed out, has been transformed from a patch of mud and weeds to a place of some beauty, From Jrlle President: Since my remarks to the lenders oi student government on November 26 and to the Student Senate on December 5, I have been asked: What did you really mean? What i meant was that 'n the area of conduct and citi— zenship, it is time for Gzinnell students to be thinking about their responsibilities as well as their freedoms. to be con» sidering the welfare and good mate of the college as well as their personal convenience. I asked that the entire stile dent body engage in a respon- sible discussion of the student way of life. This discussion would be a prelude to any further consideration of changes in rules. I pointed out that the basic objective or this discussion should be a consjdelgd definition of rea- sonable norms of behavior for a group of gifted studmits who are destined to be future leaders in American society, Once our students (and tac- ulfyl have considered this is— sue, and have reached some consensus as to what constit- tutes an acceptable way of life at Grinneil in the 1960’s. then we shall be in a better position to consider rules and procedures of enforcement. Howard in Bowen President, Grinneli College At the request of several soph— omore women, the Associated Women Students Board discussed the loggia open after L030 for the convenience of women livingl at the far end of the loggia. The possibility of hiring an ad- ditional night girl to prevent men from entering the toggle was also considered. The final decision cannot be interest. from the locks, loggia opening AWS topics lwomen Students the Board will ‘make a recommendation to the iprcper authorities. Helen Bishop, president of chose, raised the question of putting locks on individual doors of Quadrangle rooms. Discussion lby the Board and otheis attend- ing the meeting revolved around the protection of a girl's posses- sions and at the some time the tractors of safety and fire. A com- ‘mittee was formed to discuss ‘made by the Board, but if there‘the subject with Buildings and lis sufficient Grounds. Thurber Carnival. begins tonight at By Marl: The first Thurber night at Theatre. Wll be Sclioi'i' Carnival" will 3 pli'L in the Olllel‘ and Monday at. 8’00 pm. duccd by the National a] Willin the All of production. the sixteen slrctchcs of "A Thurber val" are extracted from droopy drawings and James Thurber. Some of the sketches include: “The Secret Life of Walter lVlllr ty,” “The Human and the Diiioe “Mr Prceble Gets Rid 01 his wife." and “If Grant rind Been Drinking at Appamolax,” Tm: CAST INCLUDES: Clark Dinioiid. Peter Cohan, Michael Burr. Keith Felton, Williams. Barb Hansen, Gail Parish. Donna Jo Briloy and Mary Blair, Tech. nical Diiectoi- is Tom Summer— villc; .is stant director is Karen Johnson Lighting techiiicans are Peter Wolf, and Robin Kon- King performance of ”A be we Arena performances tomorrow at 2:30 pm and 8 p in ; Sunday. at 2:30 p.iii.; “A Thurber Carnival” is being plan Colleg iatc Players This group is th Griiiiieli Chapter of the Nation- l’lonol'al‘y Dramatic Fl'alel‘n-‘ The chapter president, John directs and appears in l short. Cat-iii» the tales of JOHN TEISING, JUDY OHLBAUM, JIM SMITH AND BOB TAYLOR “Ill pmvitle mow, propemgs man .5 Keith music for the Thurber Carnival to lie performed this weekend. Parts of the some were composed by Taylor. (5&1) Staff Photo)