tl19721027-000 "towerlight Volume XXVI No. 8 Towson State College October 27, 1972 Towson, Maryland 21204 Konrad Herling Tom Bodrogi photos by Erick Hoopes Richard Firestone Towson students debate, ""Is McGovern pro or anti-youth?"" by Susan DeBolt Debaters Tom Bodrogi, Richard Firestone and Konrad Herling clashed over the question ""Is McGovern in the Youth's Best Interest?"" in the Forensic Union's second open forum Tuesday night. Editor of the Freedom Press, Bodrogi and Chairman of the Young Americans for Freedom Firestone represented the Opposition as Towerlight staffer Herling argued for McGovern. Bodrogi led the opposition as he cited examples of statements made by McGovern to back up his theory that McGovern's ""credibility has already gone down the drain."" According to Bodrogi 'S information, McGovern expressed two differing views concerning the issues of the Vietnam war, wage price controls, welfare, abortion and Thomas Eagleton. He charged that McGovern's campaign was based on mudslinging as he said that the Democratic presidential candidate had compared President Richard � Nixon to Adolf Hitler. ""George McGovern is the most blatantly anti-youth candidate that has ever run for the presidency,"" Firestone charged as he continued, ""Youth would have to live in the mess McGovern made."" Firestone contended that the McGovern campaign is a 'sophisticated lunacy."" He compared McGovern's Politics to those of Mussolini as he cited the quota system as an example. Criticizing the system as a ""slap in the face to American's integrity,"" he described the democratic convention as tightly controlled. An economics major, Firestone's main criticism of McGovern centered on economy. He cited a definite need for adequate defense systems as he vehemently attacked McGovern's proposed defense cut. ""McGovern's economic Policies are terribly anti-youth,"" he said as he explained that the minimum wage, which McGovern supports, ""tauses unemployment, and phases people out of the job market."" He also cited McGovern's support of the social security increase which he contends ""ripped off young people."" Firestone also opposed McGovern's views concerning the war as he called the democratic presidential candidate an ""apologist for the Communist aggressors."" Busing and law and order were two other areas touched upon by Firestone. Herling concentrated on attacking Nixon's record to show why McGovern was the best candidate for youth and America. The opposition criticized Herling for this several times as they reminded him that the debate was not concerned with the president. Charging that Nixon had been a hawk for numerous years, Herling said that if the president did end the war, the ""tragic mistake of this is that it could have been ended four years ago."" He described Nixon as ""standing in the way of peace."" ""Big business does have a friend in the White House,"" Herling said as he charged that ""big business is getting away with murder."" Citing the clean water bill as an example, he said that Nixon vetoed it because he is afraid of big business."" This comment led to his belief that the present administration was ""immoral."" Crime and education were also among Herling's complaints concerning the present administration. During the rebuttal, Firestone again criticized McGovern's credibility, arguing that while Nixon supported big business, the democratic candidate leaned toward a labor monopoly, and contended that all political parties were involved in corruption. Herling praised the democratic convention as he said that, ""it was the first time it was open."" He also spoke on busing, as he charged that Nixon played on emotions concerning the subject. In defense of McGovern's economic policies, Herling contended that the money needed would ""come from loopholes, such as the defense budget cut."" After the rebuttal, the obviously pro-McGovern crowd was allowed to question candidates. Questions concerned McGovern's economic policies, POW's, and Nixon's voting record. Audit enters fifth week, no action yet by Mike Dilworth The investigation of Student Government Association funds by state audit has entered its fifth week with no promise of a speedy completion. State legislative auditor, Bill Lambros, continues to review all fiscal policies, management, control and procedures of SGA activities. Special emphasis has been placed on concert dealings of last year. Lambros said the auditors are pleased with SGA's recent efforts to tighten their financial procedures and daily operation review. He said all SGA personnel and students concerned have showed ""real cooperation"" in the investigation. Following the audit, a summary of findings and recommendations will be issued by the legislative agency. Meanwhile, phase two, in the form of questioning students and SGA employers, also continues. Chief of Campus Security, Gene Dawson and an investigative team from the Maryland State Police have questioned many students, at times with a polygraph machine. The State Police were called in by the auditors to determine whether any criminal activity took place in the apparent loss of SGA concert funds. At the request of SGA president Jesse Harris, .September 22, the auditors began their probe September 25. The controversy over funds originated September 19 when senator, Robert Leatherwood estimated that $3,000 from last Spring's ""Guess Who"" concert were missing. Never officially receipted into the SGA safe, the proceeds of advance sales were counted by Leatherwood and John Hunt. Leatherwood said the count showed $3,000 missing. Further reports, though unconfirmed, place missing funds from all eight concerts at $7,000. This year, Harris has implemented tighter financial policies, as well as an SGA task force, which will strive to reduce the student activity by $20 a year. If any persons are found negligent by the investigation, they will be dealt with by the state, not Towson State College. Guidelines set for Homecoming, no alcohol allowed in Burdick by Jud Almond As a result of the Burdick disturbances two weeks ago, the administration has set up temporary guidelines to be followed at tomorrow night's homecoming dance. The guidelines, brought about after gate crashers caused $1400 in damages to Burdick Hall, will be used only until members of the administration meet with SGA officials to set up more Photo by Mel Blackburn Gate crashers caused $1400 in damages to Burdick Hall permanent measures. Drinking will not be permitted in Burdick Hall. Bottles will be checked at the door. They will be labeled and returned to their owners after the dance. Those caught drinking will be asked to check their bottles or to leave. No smoking will be permitted. Like drinkers, smokers will be asked to refrain or to leave. Soft lights will be left on in Burdick so that infractions may be spotted. It had been decided that no tickets would be sold at the door, but that tickets would be sold at the box office up to one hour before the dance. However, after meeting with SGA officials, administrators compromised and agreed to allow tickets to be sold at the door. Administrators hope to meet with SGA officials sometime in the near future to work out guidelines to be used to govern future events at Towson. Vice President of Business and Finance, Wayne Schelle made it clear that it was the desire of the administration to include student leaders in the policy-making decisions. "
