tl19740222-000 "towerlight Vol. No. XXVII No. 19 February 22, 1974 Towson State College Audience asked to leave: Senator Charles ""Mac"" Towson praised: Photo by Coke Hagepanos Mathias speaks at TSC. Mathias lectures by Marlene Mader Charles ""Mac"" Mathias, currently sitting on the Senate Appropriations and Judiciary Committee, complimented Towson's growth ""in its creation and appreciation of unique values important to America's character and felt Towson should be a reflection as to what considerations wou::' be taken care of in governmenL."" Mathias commented, ""there is too much pressure of standardization in the country, good for industry and mass productions but not for human beings."" For government to be successful, there should be representation of diversified human interests, with people getting involved in building a bridge for mankind need mankind's needs. Questions concerning the current economic crisis and President Richard Nixon's admi administration were entertained by Mathias. A question was raised concerning the seemingly excessive amount of grain being exported from this country. It was explained in order to buy petroleum, for example, the United States must get into the international market to get credit. Mathias added that trade is two way proposition and it is of value to this country to ake sales. With people all over the country hunting for gas, sittning in unbelievable gas lines and experiencing a very cold winter, Mathias was questioned as to the credibility of the energy shortage. He said that the existence of the energy crisis is very real and the country was given its first formal warning back in the 1950's. (Continued to Page 8) Towson, Md. 21204 Danoff pulls off unprecendented move at S.G.A. Senate meeting by Mike Dilworth In a controversial move at the SGA Senate meeting Tuesday, President Rick Danoff requested that seven students and an administrator leave the room during his officer's report so he could address the Senate in private. The gallery complied although there was some concern as to the legitimacy of the request. What happened in the audience's absence, as Danoff explained upon his return, was his reading to Senate a letter by him countering the Towerlight Commentary of last week. Senate passed unanimously its endorsement of Danoff's letter. In the hallway outside the meeting the students, comprised of a class president, a member of SDS, a member of the Campus Crusade for Christ. three concerned students, two student reporters in addition to Rosemary Malcom, associate dean of Student Services. questioned Danoff's right to ask people to leave what was thought to be an open meeting. (There is no provision in the S.G.A. constitution that declares Senate meetings open, although that policy has been understood. After ten minutes, the group was permitted back in the room and told of the vote and the letter. Danoff apologized to the eight and the meeting continued. Danoff explained after the meeting that the request was ""perfectly legitimate as part of my officer's report."" contending that the business conducted in private was made public upon the group's return. He said he had not initially intended to present the letter to Senate, but at the urging of several senators, reluctantly decided to do so in private. The SGA Vice President, Allan Mosely, who is the president of Senate and has authority over legislative proceedings, said later that Danoffs request was in order. A spokesman of high authority in the college believed Danoff's action ""unwise"" and indicated that had the students and administrator not complied. there was no action that could be brought against them because of Senate's apparent open meeting policy. He said that if the meeting had been closed. the students could have been charged with trespassing. Danoff's letter, which was presented to the Senate that had started the meeting a half hour late due to trying to find enough senators to meet a quorum, announced that he would not run for re-election as the SGA chief executive, and took issue with Towerlight's Commentary of February 15. The letter which is also printed as a Letter to the editor in this issue stated, ""I would like to reply that I have had no and I remain without any intention of seeking re-election. The editorial Campus Post Office robbed by Susan Moscareillo The Towson State College U.S. Contract Post Office was held up Friday, February 15, in a daring daytime robbery occuring during the afternoon lunch hour rush. At 12:90 p.m., a lone assailant wearing a ski mask and carrying a small caliber weapon came to the front desk of the Post Office and demanded money from the student Post Office employee working at the front desk. After getting the money, he fled on foot. $480 taken By which exit he left the College Center is unknown at this time, but it is known that the assailant escaped with approximately $400. That figure is pending results of an official audit conducted late Friday afternoon. Two employees of the College report that they saw an unidentified man entering the Student Center around noon who matches the description given by Post Office employees. One of the employees WANTED In Connection with Armed Robbery of Friday, February 15, 1974 at Towson State College Post Office Suspect: Black male: 5'7""; dark brown complexion' ; slender to medium build; slight mustache. Last seen wearing ski mask, black trimmed in red; leather coat, brown waist length; corduroy pants, black; leather gloves, black. Anyone having any information concerning this suspect, please contact Towsn State College Campus Police Department 823-7500 extension 234 or 235 825-9160 after 8:00p.m. daily. ALL INFORMATION WILL BE KEPT STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. speculated that he entered via the side employees entrance, because he had been seen parking either a bicycle or motorcycle in the lot between the College Center and Burdick Hall. No dnguishing characteristics Because he was wearing a red and black ski mask, the employees could not determine characteristics d the man, but report that he was of medium height and weight. ""The man attracted my attention because I thought it was too warm a day to be wearing a ski mask,"" one employee said. ""When he got in the building, he asked me where the Post Office was, and then he asked me where the men's room was."" the employee continued. An investigation into the case by county and federal officials is continuing. No arrests have been made. board's effort to construe actions of the SGA as politically motivated are totally illogical and unreasonable. Any effort to place a student member on the State College Board of Trustees and to decriminalize the use of marijuana must be directed to the State Legislature. You may recall that the General Assembly just came into session. In addition, it was just last week that the SGA Senate came to the decision that elections should be moved up. I had no role in the making of that decision."" Danoff also said the picture at Towson State College ""is not as dim as Towerlight concludes."" ""It is rn?,. genuine opinion."" he said, ""that Towson State provides one of the most sophisticated and enlightened administrations in the country. Those of you who Icnow Dr. Fisher would also know that he would not have it any other way."" He charged that if Towerlight - were truly interested in the welfare of the student body, they would assist _ in our efforts to provide an optimal student atmosphere. Danoff, who earlier in the letter claimed that actions of SGA are not politically motivated, then said. ""Maybe, because I am in college politics and not journalism I totally miss the proper role of a newspaper commentary. However, it is my humble opinion that the commentary can be used more effectivally."" ""Another ilICOI19 stancy is apparent in Towerlight's editorial. It states, 'The SGA Senate can only get better, for it cannot get worse.""The editorial commends the Academic Council for almost unanimously passing the 120 credit graduation requirement. What it fails to mention is that if it wasn't for the SGA Senate the proposal would have never made it to the Council,"" the letter stated. In other action Senate conducted election of the College Advancement and Improvement Board members, Chris O'Neil, Teri Crane, Erick Martin, Ruth Forti, Ginger P., and Larry Hughes Vice President Mosely informed Senate that not enough students had picked up petitions for SGA offices in the coming elections. He urged students to petition for candidacy as, there were no students running for senator at large and the junior or senior class senators. Deadline is today for picking up the petitions. (Continued to Page 7 "
