Sioux City Journal from Sioux City, Iowa • 8

8 Ths Sioux City Journal, Saturday, Nov. 27, 1965 Red Aggression Must Be alted in Viet Nam, Students Say also because of insufficient own freedoms in the very near: affairs, we must face reality on By FHYLLIS PEARSON knowledge of the true crisis. future. "I speak of a 'crisis' which! "Several weeks ago we were forces man to turn animal and privileged to have in our home slaughter his brother for a cause two visitors from Thailand, a which he may not entirely un- country next to Viet Nam. One derstand and one which impris-(of them stated that he felt the the U.S.

position In Viet Nam. The United States is the spokesman nation for the free world and must adhere to its democratic ethics and principles. As long as the subversive and infiltrative efforts of communism persist, the United States should be on hand to combat them. Only by defending her rights will Central Editor What does the "draft" and the war in Viet Nam mean to the youth of today? Does it mean a chance to fight for something you believe in your: country? Or a chance to revolt against society by burning your, draft card or setting fire to your own flesh in the public square? Here some Central High School students comment on the ons its victims in a gyration S. was right in its actions in tory and a significant fraction of its inhabitants should immediately be considered the sole expressor of that nation's will.

Far from being a plea for peace, this view is one of the greatest invitations to uninhibited warfare ever expressed." Steve Gerkin: "There is no doubt that what we are doing in. Viet Nam is right. We've got a tiger by the tail but we can't pull out because it would lower U.S. prestige beyond repair and leave the South Vietnamese helpless. The demonstrations Viet Nam.

He lives a mere 40 as possible in asserting the power and force of this step and never faltering from this chosen course. "The question of whether we should be in Viet Nam at all is to me debatable. However, since we are there, it is our duty to support our men and troops wholeheartedly." Judy Mungon: "The ignorance of the American people is obvious through our riot acts, pickets and protests about the Viet Nam policy. Some Americans say we are interfering. Well interfering is just what nauseating events.

the United States stop the ag gressive attempts of the North Vietnamese. "Sur young men are attempting to arrest the contagion of a malignant disease in Viet Nam. Communism brings to my mind a puzzle called 'Chinese As you become more Involved in it, the more difficult becomes withdrawal from its grasp. miles from the fighting, and the lives of his family and himself are in constant danger. These people are dependent upon the U.

S. and we cannot fail them." Dan Magel: "Any nation must be expected to make mistakes in its foreign policy, especially one which must necessarily be as embroiled in world crisis as is the U.S. Time has proven the Bay of Pigs inva United States involvement in the war against communism in Viet Nam and on "Vietnik" pro-1 tests by minority groups of youths in this country: Dan Fling: "The action in Viet Nam has grown steadily worse despite increased commitments in men and materials. Some advance has occurred against our stand in Viet Nam are of course inexcusable, but i we're doing but we have every curity of the free world will be threatened. "Many people protest our position yet they offer no good solutions.

Anyone can protest, but it takes an intelligent, thoughtful person to suggest a good, logical alternate solution. Since no one has formulated a workable solution to the problem in Viet Nam, every American should support the U.S. policy and refrain from an un-constructive criticism and uncontrollable displays of emotion." Faye Thomas: "The hard fighting of men, the death of a man and the tears of a family left fatherless stand for my feelings about the situation in Viet Nam. Many people don't understand the Vietnamese situation. They know only that the war has taken someone they love away from them.

"When I hear about tha deaths in battle of our men in Viet Nam, I feel maybe this fight is hopeless, but at tha same time I know that this fight must be won, and that it will be. Victory in Viet Nam is necessary to halt the Communists. The men of today go forth and fight for a better tomorrow which they hope and pray will bring a world of "Being a U.S. citizen holds certain responsibilities as well as benefits. The duty of serving in our armed forces lies among our responsibilities.

Certainly nobody wants to fight, but this is an obligation we must "I am as guilty as others because although I am aware of sion to be one of these and suice the bommng or sites in I "Although we need not sup North Viet Nam has begun, but complete victory the only ac the problem, I can offer no solution. My feelings are based on an inner belief that war is simply evidence of man's weakness and imperfections and until the rage for total power is snuffed out, we still are searching for a beginning." ceptable conclusion to such a war cannot come without a to port all government policy, we must recognize the time and place to back our country. Faith in our leaders, in our policies and in our all-over governmental actions in an important objec tal commitment to the war ef the recent demonstrations of young people in support of our policies show the maturity of young adults. "If some research were done, it probably would be discovered that some Communists have been the leaders of the defeatist groups against our role in the Viet Nam war." Ricki Ginsburg: "The United States has no other choice than to remain staunch in its policies concerning Viet Nam. If Viet Nam should fall to Communist aggression, I'm afraid we would lose the entire Far East to communism.

"As long as the U.S. has made the step into Viet Nam, we must be as firm right to do so when an aggressive nation threatens the future and freedom of the entire world. "U.S. soldiers are fighting in Viet Nam not just to protect the Vietnamese, but also the American people from Communist aggression. Maybe someday we'll wake up and be proud, and I hope that someday won't be too late." Jan Lindsay: "As true Americans, we should support our government's policy concerning Viet Nam.

Whether entering the war was right or wrong, we are now involved and cannot back out. If Viet Nam falls, the rest of Southeast Asia will be left to the mercy of the Communists, and the se fort. And that is not possible without the support of the peo Dick Clark: "The action of ple at home. probably will prove the recent Dominican intervention as such also. "However, I sincerely believe that our government's policy in Viet Nam is not such an example.

"Many persons protesting the present policy state that the Viet Cong should be recognized as a legitimate representation of the sentiments of the South Vietnamese people. What these people are, in effect, saying is that any armed aggressor, foreign or domestic, which can seize over half a nation's terri- these college students toward tive. Perhaps then we should pool more of our energies for, rather than so violently against, our Viet Nam policy totally de presses me. I feel that any ao the policy of our country in Viet tion that will prevent the ag 'Not Nam. "The continuous criticism of the war by a group of fanatics end mental defectives hurts us more than any enemy overseas.

If anything, the war effort should be stepped up." Michael Sadoff: "Realizing the place of our nation in world gression of communism should be labeled as a justified policy. Linda Pecaut: "I am not qualified to state my opinions on this topic, partly because of a lack of wisdom due to my youth, and Pean Pingrey, Central senior and cartoonist for the Central Record, took his drawing pen in hand to give his opinion of those who are attempting to avoid the draft and military service in Viet Nam by picturing a draft-dodger. it we, as Americans, aren't willing to help the Vietnamese, we stand to lose some of our High School Page Flashing Lights Feature South Sioux Drill Stars TEEN HIGII-LITE Leeds Songsters' Goal-New Choir Robes if -j. f- i -I Cardinal drill feam members, from the left, are: Donna Smith, Cheryl Wmchell, Diana K.netf7, Betty Bean, Dermce Leedom, tatty Hall, Bonnie Kelley, Jerrie Schreur, andy Albertsen, yloria Keed, Nancy Fredrkksen, Cindy Iwers, Ooy Weinberg, Nancy White, Carol Downhour and Karen Ball, 'X. Cardinal drill team members, from the left, are: Donna Smith, Cheryl Wmchell, Diana Kneifl, Betty Bean, Bernice Leedom, Patty Ball, Bonnie Kelley, Jerrie Schreur, feH 1 11 Hs, Candy Albertsen, Gloria Reed, Nancy Fredrkksen, Cindy Iwers -4 ft 4 K.

Sally Kleinberg, Nancy While, Carol Downhour V'Vi I Hy'v-- jI nd Karen Bd'- f4lf 1 T4 i i 1 I lr "fi l'1 r- -r, I "i i NS jf 'j Photo bv Horold Rasmussen, South Sioux Photooroohpr when the Cards play Blair onJsf PuDlls their home floor. Teen Hi-Liles Editors By SANDRA OLF.JNICZAK and BEVERLY BOWMAN South Sioux Editors South Sioux City high school for the first time at the homecoming game, with the lights out and their twirling flashlights on. The South Sioux drill team is directed by Mrs. Lorraine Thai- First School Budget The first school budget, in Photo by Porter, staff photographer has a 16-member drill team this year and it is a very ken and the team captain is 1869 fixed the Teachers fund at An appreciative audience heard a fine program by the Leeds High School Music department, the entertainment including numbers by this octette. From the left, they are: Offer Hand of Friendship By PAT JOHNSON East Editor East High School has joined in First row Saundra Eddington, Sharon Clark, Hollie Wool-worth and Pat Lukken; second row Ron Bandy, Randy Lyman, Craig Batten and Dick Ragan.

ning group. It was a very dra- Candy Albertsen. Their next ap- $3,300. The fund reached $100, maitic scene when it appeared ipearance will be on Dec. 171000 in 1903 and $300,000 in 1916.

the city-wide school campaign By DIANA CASON and GENA PAUL Leeds Editors The latest project of the Leeds High School choir has been a Cavaliers Join the Ranks of Chess Enthusiasts to help the impoverished South Vietnamese children. Each benefit concert presented for the purpose of raising money for homeroom has been making individual friendship kits. son, sacred and novelty songs, as well as songs taken from musical shows. Interspersed with the choir members were selections presented by a mixed octette, ninth grade triple trio, and the high school triple trio. Featured soloists were Ronnie Bandy, Barbara Hamilton, Randy Lyman, Saundra Eddington, Craig Batten, and Patricia Central High School Geri Gehring and Phyllis Pearson.

East High School Judy Jackson and Pat Johnson. Heelan High School Sue McBride and Joanne Shumansky. Leeds High School Gena Paul and Diana Cason. Riverside High School Judy Leach and Linda Jordan. South Sioux City High School Beverly Bowman and Sandra Olezniczak.

These kits are a nationwide Red Cross program. Each new choir robes. It was held Tuesday in the school auditorium. The choir, under the direction Mrs. Clarice LeMasters, presented many selections in keeping with the Thanksgiving sea school is to supply 25 kits containing objects which reflect our American culture and stimulate creativity.

WWl" 'S jyjjUIIII'Hllllllll "Ill -qJWOWOWW I If hV UM A The friendship kits will be sent to these underprivileged children to bring joy and happiness to their war-torn world. i A 5 i i 1,11 11 lta 5 Vt. 14 i 4 fl do inn, Pnoio bv Horoia Ramusspn, Sourn Sioux Phoiooroohr Margaret Bayer Photos bv Or C.ios?, Rlvp-'si'te PhologrnptKr vice president. In the picture at the right, Danny Lovelace, seated center, gets ready to play. David Twining, left, has his back to the camera, and the kibitzers behind Danny are, from the left, Bill Keairns, Dave Larson, Russell Wooley.

and Fred Harder, seated. Jim Zoriman, seated In the left picture, picks up a pawn to make his second move in a game of chess with Nancy Mansfield. Jim is treasurer of the newly-organized Riverside High School Chess Club and Nancy is secretary. Russell Wooley, standing at left, is president, and David Twining, right, is Student Montli Photo bv Newman, sloff chotooraphw By LINDA JORDAN and Jl'DY I EACH just learning to play chess and may ch.illen.ee each other to a those who already know how. outside of the general Mansfield; and Jim Zort- Mansfield, Nancy Mans-man, treasurer.

field, Bob McWilliams, Mike Riverside is hannv io have ai David Tvvming and John nicei.n fWe (- 'Roest plan to cive a rtrmoiMni the moves (it By SANDRA OLFJN'ICZAK and BARBARA BOWMAN South Sioux Editor li Sioux's Sludent Counril has named Margaret Raver as the of the She was chosen because of the wivk she has put in ns rdiior of the Echo, the school paper. irorl bv Vilm-e nh- HOn Oil With her ambition and drive, she has made the Echo a regularly scheduled paper again. In doing this, she has put in many late hours and hard work. Margaret, along with other members of the Echo, has done a tremendous job. They Fly the Flags llpelan High School's marching band is given additional color by this quintet of flag twirlors.

Judy McGinnis, captain, at center. Is surrounded by (clockwise) Margy Ileadid, Terrl Durig, Pam Harrison and Jody Gates. (By Jody Shumansky and Sue MfBride, Hecian editors.) explain the basic I The members now include Mueller, Lunette 1 i 'Lois Beckwith, Jack Marilyn Rodvold. John Roest. ennetle Benson, Elizabeth Ronald Sample, David Twining, 'Blacknik, Dennis Cameron, Tim Dennis Twining.

John Zortnian, jCasev, Craig, Linda Fos- Jim Zortman, Dav Larson, I'red Harder, Garv Klikcr, Dan I.ovrlaoe, Bill Keairns, 1 red ee Lawton, Dannv a In-elare and Ru'ell Wimlrv. Luse, both menitters of the P'ecs nd At the first meeting elections were held for officers. The officers chosen are Russell Wooley, president; David 1 wining, vice president; secretary, Nancy 'faculty. nucs. The club, now composed of 30, Hie club will have regular is for thoi-e who nrcj weekly meetings and members.