Pogo Eight Two Grinneii Farmers: A Profile By STEVEN GROW How much does the Grinnell College student know about the Midwestern farmer? Last week, the 58d} polled a biased sample of students represenung the seven major minorities on the campus. of the groups polled, only the cross country team was 100% certain that there are tar-ms within walking distance of this campus, But what of the farmers themselves? What kind of work does farming involve? What do local farmers think about Grinneli College? To find out, the Sim interviewed two local farmers. “Farming is a big business," according to Mr. Maynard kai- lety. Mr. Ratfety {arms loo acres southeast of Grinnell. He raised com, soybeans, and dairy cattle. According to Mr. Ratiety. the typical iarmer does most or the work himself. He not only plows tields, but also purchases supplies, bargains with buyers, and re« pairs his own equipment. He also has a current knowledge of hy- brid seeds, chemicals {or weed control, and fertilizers. Farmers oiten know much about veterinary medicine and keep informed about livestock breeding and market trends. in other words, the farmer usually rims every part of his business. Farming is not all riding tractors and chasing cowsl What kind of training do farmers have? Both of the men interviewed have college degrees. Both men are also sons oi iarmers. Accord- ing to Mr. Raymond Harris, who farms 430 acres north of Grinneli, this is common. The best way to learn the business is to grow up With it. Another reason is that a large investment is necessary to start a farm. A 300 acre farm with equipment, seed, and livestock would cost at least $130,000, according to ligures supplied by Mr. Harris. For this investment the average tanner has a net income of only about $5,000 a year. "This is an average," said Mr. Harris, “it is a little higher in iowa.” i asked Mr. Rafieiy why a man with his training is content to make so little money for his time. He has a degree in mathematics 1mm Brown University. “Farming is the last of the individual free enterprises,” said Mr. Railei He enjoys being his own boss, He also enjoys the rural liic . farm is a good place to raise children,” commented Raifety. Are farmers very active in politics? According to Mr. Harris and Ml'-. Raifety, the lariner is about as active as the average citi- zen. "Some farmers are quite active in politics," said Ratiety. Mr. Harris is a Candidate for Poweshiek County Supervisor. Besides party politics, many farmers are active members oi organizations to promote their interests. Tile tour leading organi- zations are the Farm Bureau, the National Farmers Organization (NFC), the Farmers Union, and the Grange, "The Farm Bureau is mostly concerned with getting good legislation," stated l-larris. “It has lobbyists in Congress and in many state legislatures.” Also it provides many services to the tarmer. “Farmers should have some control over the price at which they sell their products," said Rafiety in explaining the NFO's goals. The NFO is trying to persuade tarmers to bargain collective- ly with buyers. The Grinnell farmer is a busy man. But what does he think or the College? Mr. Raffety is concerned about the violence on some college campuses, “We read in the newspapers about all the violence on Several calves on Mr. Rallety‘s iarm. some campuses," he said. “Some kids don't seem to appreciate all the sacrilice that helped make the college great. Many or us have been waiting and hoping ihat the majority of students, who don‘t believe in Violence and disruptions, would state their views." “What will socieiy be like iiizeen years tram now it good men do nothing?” asked Railety. Grinnell College in particular? “A lot oi townspeople are con- cerned about the iact that Grinnell seems to have no rules," said Raiiety, a member of the Grinnell school board. “What influence are the students having on our children?” He implied that the students oi Grinnell have some responsibility In the community mwhich they live and that many students do not seem to realize is. Relations between students and townspeople? “Some students seem to enjoy antagonizing townspeople with their behavior," commented Ratiety. Both Harris and Raitety agreed howevei, that Grinnell students ate generally “good Lids. " , ' SCARLET AND BLACK Friday, October l8. "6 Lewis Book Helps Find Paradise Lost By ELEONORE SPIEGEL Revolution and rebellion seem to be the watchwtu‘ds oi the Western world these days, even in a part of it so isolated irom “reality" as Grinnell is said to be. since i wish to encourage progress, including revolution, though revolution seems cir- cular rather than progressive, 1 thought I would do my civic duty — which Mr. Arieti, in his usual, inimitable manner, helped me see -— and point out that the greatest rebel in history is Satan and that we might do better if we followed such an illustrious model. Milton has given us one of the best literary treatments of Satan: and there will he sev- eral courses next semester teaching Milton, to help us be- come ever better rebels, no doubt. but ior those people who are too impatient to wait till next semester or feel the press- ing need now to be the best rebels we can, i highly recom- mend C.S. Lewis' short book A Preface to Paradise lost. Lewis' chapter on Satan he- gins by reminding us that tho pro-Victorian Romantics thought Milton made him a great and glorious figure. And we must certainly concur with their view, though it seems curious, I know to say that progress can be made by returning to preVicton ian ideas. but, then, progress works in mysterious ways —- doesn't it? At any rate, Lewis points out that Satan, in the beginning ol Paradise LNK, really is an im- pressive figure. He is like “the Sun new ris‘n" (1.594); he stood “In shape and gesture proudly . like a Tow'r” (1590-1): and he was the emperor of “Godlike shapes and forms/Excelling human” (1358-9). Besides be ing glorious in his person. Satan is glorious in his cause. He has been treated unjustly ~ or ii- legally, as we say today — and so he prefers "to reign in Hell, than serve in Heaven" (1.263). Though Satan prefers Hell to Heaven, he is not happy there. He cannot take over Heaven, he knows; but, like a great reir el. he Won't admit defeat and chooses instead to light injustice with injustice by corrupting Adam and Eve. His light now isn't quite as glorious as his light for liberty and equality (v.790-2); but he is still lighting, and that, surely is What really counts. Lewis points out that Satan shows an almost human side or his character in the Garden or Eden. Spying on Adam and Eve, he overhear: their tender talk and sees them kissing; and he turns aside “with jealous leer malign" (IV.503). We don't see him lighting for the cause in that description, but isn’t it good to know that such a fine rebel wasn’t without normal sexual impulses, even though he was an angel? Lewis also points out that Sa- tan isn't comfortable anywhere. We have seen him as the emper- or of Hall, as the general vali- ant in defeat, and as the lusty spy, but he isn’t happy in any at those roles. He doesn't ever Seem to feel that he is where he ought to be; wherever he la, “Within him Hell/He brings (IV, 2M). And no wonder; a creature trying to turn the uni- verse upside down can hardly hope for peace at mind. He does nflt succeed in turn- ing things upside down; but he does succeed, you remember, in corrupting Adam and Eve. Jubilant, he returns to Hell and makes a speech to his subjects; but God's judgment or him is fulfilled and, as he finishes his speech, “down he lell/o mon. strous Serpent on his Belly prone," (X5134). Here in Book x he has come a long way, Lewis says, irom the proud em- peror or Book 1. But we milst not he dismayed. After all, what could be better than to be A healthy animal? Now I’ve only summarized one or Lewis' points on Satan— there are many mare—and his book deals with more in Phra- dise lost than only Satan. Al- most everyone, not only rebels, can benefit irom reading it. Rebels of course, will find near< 1y everything in the book "rele~ vent”, Those students interested only in academics and not in “real life” will find Lewis help- 1ul in their studies of Milton. And, lastly, Lewis writes so angelically that it anyone rlis< likes both politics and acade- mics, he may read the book as a “valuable aesthetic experi‘ ence”. llliiiilliiillliiiillliiilliiiiilliiiillliiilliiiillliiiillliillliiillliiiilliiiillliiiillliiiilliiilliiiiilliiiilliiiiilliiilliiiilllliiil iilliiiiiiiiiiilliiiiilliiilliliiilliiiiiliiiillliiiiilliiiilliiiiilliiiillliiiillliilllliiiillliiiiillliiiillliillliliiiillliiiiliiiilllil POS‘l' Mori'em: By John Gordley The history or the forum‘s game room includes many EX< amples of fine bridge playing, Diiiicult hands have been bid with precision, and impossible contracts have been made. Ov- er the years, the high quality of playing has not only con- tinued, but it has gradually im- proved. One characteristic oi the resulting game, however, is that in some unusual instances, the contracts bid and made have been reached by unusual means. Our linest players have learned to successfully supplement Gor- en bidding \vith their own im- proved bids, leading in more exact communication between partners, and to greater success. On rare occasion, a combine» non of Friday night exuberance and resultant bidding inac— curacy prcduces a contract unique even to the Forum’s time honored tradition ol piny— ing unusual bridge. One such auction took place recently on the lollowlng dcal: Noun 5 x H xxxxxx D , c J lUxxxx East 5 xix.:x H thi D QX c Qx SAK1098 H. DKxxx CAxxx' “ ‘ North, the dealer, true to {drum tradition, psych . opened one diamond, reiusing to allow his cards to cramp his super- ior ability, and hoping to prevent a diamond bid by the opposition. East doubled and sat back to await developments. South, facing an opening bid with 17 points, jump-sliilicd m 2 spades. West passed, still in Shock lram North's diamond bid. Taking a quick glance at his hand, North raised to tiiiee spades, unaware that his \lOld in diamonds had allouerl his black stilts to run together. Ens joymg the direction in u ch the autumn was headed, passed hoping [or a set at {our spades South, having lotind a fit in his best suit, bid 4 NT ii) investigate slam. By this time, North had dis- covered his blunder, but lie lailed to realize that his part. us: was pluyntg Blackwcod. Having unsuitable distribution for no trump, be bid his heart suit at the five level, hoping that the introduction at a new suit would induce his partner to pass. East, with a slight smirk, passed. South, interpret- ing the heart bid as showing two aces, renewed the convention by bidding 5 NT. Getting slightly irantic at his partner's insist- ence.on no trlinlp..Noi~ih re- sponded with 5 hearts, East passed 'Wllll ii‘i‘i encouraging smile tor his intended victim. South, expecting the conmct to be cold, coniidently bid seven spades, which was inourniuily passed by North, East lnime< diately doubled, holding the four top honors in hearts and live trump. South, imagining no possible way at going down, re- doubled When West lead the ace or diamonds, South experienced a great surprise, as his partner had promised that card in his live heart response. When dum- my was laid down, however, his only reaction was shocked disbeliel. North, however, was overjoyed With the lead, and, pointing excitedly at his spade on the board, said, “i kliSW that my trump would be good," as indeed it was, taking the op illg trick. South, overcome with griei, led the jack of clubs, on which East played his queen, covering an honor with an ltoiidr. Sniiin played his ace, and, with a vehement imprecation, West was iorced to drop his king. Souiii, slightly relieved, then led out the ace-king of trump. and, noticing the queen-jack tailing, ran East out or trump ind claimed the rest in clubs and the king of diamonds making the bid. In the team-ofifour tourna- , ment, the partnerships oi Stran- g e r -‘ Fe‘ldrnan/Mannheiiner - Gottlieb land Strom-Earl/Gor— don»Forsyth won :their matches.