1975_10 The Daily Collegian October 1975

              2-THE DAILY COLLEGIAN       Thursday, October 1i
.    senior,   social
welfare major:
•Yes, 1 think there should be
some kind of control, guns are
being sold too easily. I think that
It accounts for a lot of the
'crimes of passion.' If there are
i lying around, It's just too
easy to pick one up and use It."
The
question
person
Are you
in favor of
gun control?
Photographer: Randy Doll
EDITORIAL
Donna   llighfill.   Junior,  biology
"Yes, I am In favor of gun
control. I believe in order to buy
a gun there should tie some kind
or licensing Involved. I also think
that In order to own a gun you
should have a specific purpose.
I don't think people should have
guns Just for enjoyment."
Dave  Majors.  Junior
vision „,„],„:
"1  personally don'
should lie gun control. The U.S
nan.   major      constitution   and  Bill   of Right:
t of people      guns. I do think they
"      the easy access to lajylnr;
other   Incidents.  There are just       ,,ul  [ don't think they can aholi:
pen with guns
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"I believe in gun control with
modifications, but I'm not totally
In favor of lt. I believe In all
hand guns being registered wtth a
much stronger limit on buying
them. I also think that they should
put a much higher tax on these
guns — It's Just too easy now to
THE DAILY COLLEGIAN
Same old song—Bang!
"Cwo recent assassination attempts on President Ford have triggered cries once again for gun control legislation.
It's 'nothing new. The nation heard the same cries after the
■ assassination of President John Kennedy, Martin Luther King and
Sen. Robert Kennedy. Calls for gun legislation were also heard when
an assassination attempt was made on presidential candidate George
Wallace and when Sen. John Stennls was shot by a robber In the
streets of Washington not far.from the Capitol Building.
How many more national figures will have.to be killed or maimed
before effective legislation to control guns Is passed? And more
Importantly, how many more ordinary citizens will have to fall .
victim to the gun before effective legislation'Is passed.
What has kept congressional, legislation from becoming,law has
been organized lobbying efforts such as that led by the National
Rifle Association, who apparently feel that any measure of gun
control would somehow compromise their favorite outdoor sport —
hunting.
The NRA watches over capttol hill from a $3.5 mllllpn glass and
marble headquarters. It effectively keeps most congressional representatives and senators In line with boasts such as being able to
hit  the  legislative  body  with  half a million letters with 72 hours
Why pick on the NRA and Its membership? Simply because there
doesn't   appear   to be  anyone  else staunchly against gun control.
The Gallup poll says that two out of three Americans favor firearms registration and that they have favored gun control for more,
than three decades.
Washington newsman Richard Stout points out Presidential commission after commission has recommended gun control.
The President's Commission on Law Enforcement under former
Atty. Gen. Katzenhach made Its report tn 1967. It recommended gun
control.
The National Advisory Commission onClvIl Disorder under former    ,
Illinois  Gov.  Otto  Kerner made Its report In 1968. It favored gun
The list goes on to the National Commission on the Causes and
Prevention of Violence report In 1969; The National Advisory Commission on Reform of Federal Criminal Laws report in 1970; and
finally the Commission on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals
report In 1973. They all recommended gun control.
Laws have been passed In some states, of course, Including the
bill signed recently by Gov. Brown forcing a person to wait IS days
after the purchase of a gun to pick It up. But it doesn't mean much
when, a person can simply go across state lines to do his buying.
The California law, and others like It are a"step In the right direction.  But  they are still a long way from effective legislation.
What we need is national legislation outlawing the cheap and easy
to get "Saturday night special* and registration of ail other guns.
It's talk like this that gets those half-million letters_tnto production, however, for the NRA and its supporters' firepower Is in
emotion and numbers, not logic.
The prime argument seems to be that once congress ls allowed to
outlaw "Saturday night specials" and register other guns, It will
soon want to ban guns altogether.
That sanie logic told us more than 50 years ago that banning prayer
In public schools would lead to the banning of prayer everywhere else
and finally the outlawing of religion.
What we are talking about Is outlawing the cheap, pot metal and
short barreled hand gun. The only animal lt illls Is man — there Is
simply no other use for this close-range weapon.
Where has gun control worked? Try New York City or England.
Both have gun control. Of the ten largest cities In the United States,
New York Is eighth on the scale of homicides, according to the New
York Times. England has had gun control for more than 50 years,
along wtth one of the lowest homicide rates in the world.
Gun proponents argue New York remains at the lop of the list for
violent crimes, which they contend are most often associated wfcto
i. The fact ls that even though lt has the highest violent crime*
rate It Is still eighth In homicides. The argument II
for gun control than against It.
Ask gun fans about England and they'll point out tl
lower  Homicide  rate before gun control legislatloi
(Continued on Page 3, Col. 1)
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Whether you're teaching English in Afghanistan, supervising road construction in Latin America, or putting your nurses' training to work in
Fiji,   the  Peace  Corps  offers  a  very  special  kind of work experience.
First, Peace Corps Volunteers share their skills with people in developing
countries who need more help than most. Second, Peace Corps Volunteers
(particularly new college graduates) almost always are given far more
responsibility on their jobs than they'd ever get in a U3. position. And
third,   the  experience  of an   international  assignment  could be mighty
Peace Corps recruiters are at Fresno State Monday through Friday, Oct.
13-17. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, they're located in Room 203,
New Administration Bldg, and on Tuesday and Thursday, they're at the
Placement Center, Room 266, New Administration Bldg. They will provide
general information,  interview and assist in filling out applications from
The recruiters are particularly anxious to talk with seniors and grad
students majoring in a variety of'agricultural disciplines, business,
engineering, nursing, physical therapy, home ec, and secondary credential
candidates in English, math and science.
If you think you're interested and qualified, and, most important, can
be available for an overseas assignment in Jan, Feb., or March, stop
in at the  New  Administration  Bldg. Ask for Ed, Chris or Tim. They'll
raight ai
Indoor gardening
Grow tulips at home
by Linda Cheng-Contreras . : j >
If you have wistfully gazed at the ornate bulb displays In
the local stores "for spring color," thinking that because
you were renting an apartment for the school term, you
couldn't also have that pleasure of bright ced tulips, or
brilliant daffodils by your doorstep — be wistful no more.
r-.«. -.,[ y0ur pots.
t the 1
■ price
many of the stores are offering at this
grab up a handful of your favorites and read on. Be
sure to purchase bulbs that are plump, firm and free from
damage and scars. Bulbs started right away will give you
blooms by mid-February, bright cheery spots for your
wlndowsill or study desk.
Handle the bulbs carefully. Make sure the container you
choose has a drainage hole. For best root development be
sure that the depth of the pot Is at least twice the height
of the bulbs to be planted. Soak clay or porous pots overnight so that they will not draw moisture from the soil.
The planting media should be loose and crumbly If tt
forms Into a tight lump when rolled, add sufficient sand,
- vermlcullte (available In plant stores) to loosen It.
red, some people add one tablespoon bonemeal per
quart of soli mixture, though this Is not necessary. The
bulb Itself has enough provisions for Its first season. Try
If desired, •
Put  a
a layer
so that ti
epot.
' heavy texture media on the bottom of
atlng the texture upwards from the
of the excess water will drain readily
that the tops of them will Just reach
the rim of the container. Press them gently Into the soil,
being very careful not to da'mage their bases. Space bulbs
so that they almost, but not quite, touch each other for a
full bouquet In the spring. Fill in the soil media around the
bulbs so that the level comes within a half Inch of the rim
when the soil Is well lamped (gently). The tops of the bulbs
will be just above ground level.
Submerge each container almost to the rim In a bucket
hill of room temperature water for half an hour. Then set
lt aside to drain. If you are preparing more than one pot,
be sure to label them with the varieties (it is best not to
mix different kinds, I.e. tulips with crocus) colors, and the
date planted.
Place the labeled pots In the refrigerator for at least 14
cooling fo develop roots and Initiate blooms. Keep
ered regularly. After about 13 weeks of cooling,
—_ ... see If the sprouts are up to two Inches high. If
and when they are, take them out of your refrigerator and
place them In a cool area of the house away from direct
sunlight.' Water whenever the soil feels dry.
After about three or four more weeks, the plants should
have developed well and be bursting In bloom. Now move
them Into that special spot to brighten your study hours,
or give them to your Valentine.
October Is also the time lo remember trial most of your
houseplants are going into their dormant season. Let up
on your watering and fertilizing gradually. Abrupt changes
may cause yellowing and dropping of the leaves.
(Editor's   note:   The  indoor gardening  column  will appear
regularly   in   the   Collegian.   Linda   Cheng-Contreras  will
Editorial:  Gun control urged
(Continued from Page 2)
1920 than lt does now. The fact lsthat while England's homicide rai
remains low with gun control, the rate In the United States has ski
rocketed without it.
No, gun control probably will not keep a person bent on killing tt
President from finding a gun and using it, although It might.
But It will keep a 19-year-old kid from shooting a liquor stor
owner or a husband from shooting his wife or friend in a fit i
rage. It was In situations like these that 11,000 A
Killed last year.
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Cafe opens
Hawaiian rock duo will headline
by Bob Cuddy
The Showcase Cafe, CSUF's replacement for the Hen Cackle Inn, will open
thts Saturday wtth "Ceclllo and Kapono,"
In the remodeled Food Service building.
Tom Snow, a four-piece group, will
precede Ceclllo and Kapono.
Ceclllo and Kapono are described in
'their promotional literature as "Hawaii's
top recording group," and "contemporary
rock artists." Tom Snow, according to a
promotional pressrelease,"recordspolg- •
nant and self-penned tunes."
There will be shows at 7 p.m. and 10
p.m. Admission ls $2.50.
Ceclllo and Kapono are being pald$500
plus 60 per cent of everything over
15 per cent gross; and Tom Snow is
receiving a flat $300.
College Union Program. Director Gary
Bonglovaniil said the Showcase Cafe concept was developed over the summer,
after the program committee decided to
drop last semester's Hen Cackle Inn.
Bonglovaniil said attendance was not what
tt should have been at Hen Cackle Inn
concerts, and he concluded from that
•we were doing something wrong."
Bongiovannl and the program committee
have $2000 to spend on the Showcase Cafe,
but he said he expects each program to
make a profit.
"We need to selk.500 or 600 tickets
Saturday to break even on Ceclllo and
Kapono," he said.
HAWAIIAN ROCK ARTISTS Ceclllo and Kapono will be
performing on campus this Saturday evening. The group
will appear in the new Showcase Cafe in the Food Services
Building.
Showcase Cafe will be operated on a "spot basis,"
for a while, Bongiovannl said, and not always on
Saturday night. If the concept "takes off," he said.
Showcase Cafe  might be held  more  frequently.
•Mi
maintains  a  "regular dialogue"  with  the major
He said he heard that Ceclllo and Kapono ftere
.;■...,    •-.-,.: on an eight or nine campus tour, and after llsten-
Bongiovannl, who said he used to "work in the       |ng i0 one of their records, persuaded the program
Industry"  as  an agent  In  Los  Angeles, satd he       committee to bring them to CSUF.
Theater auditions
Auditions for the FresnoCom-
muntty Theater's Children's
Playhouse production of "The
House at Pooh Corner* will he
held Sunday, Oct. 26, at 2 p.m. In
Fresno County Memorial Auditorium.
The cast requires 10 persons,
both male and female, of varying
ages. Children auditioning should
be over seven years of age and
able to read script.   Backstage
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