THE MICHIGAN DAILY YGRESS MEETS: NSA Issues Statements On National Problems (Con+tnua tfromPagm 1 I Ha'Student Earns Degree in Law V"Abjoluu0u as Vacs rsssv of "I would argue, however that if the student when he is a student, does not confront the issues of modern life with great seriousness and with an understanding that he must come to an ultimate deci- sion as to where he stands with regard to those issues, then he will not do so after college-he will continue to let the other fellow undertake the problems of public affairs, he will continue to be one of the most politically naive of the world's students, and that finally there will continue to exist a criti- cal lack of political, moral, and, intellectual leadership in this land," Hayden concluded. This resolution and the debate which centered around it pin- pointed the question which be-' came the theme of the Congress: are student leaders as representa- tives of student opinion justified or obligated to take stands on na- tional and international issues? Theme Pinpointed The Congress was most nearly polarized around this question, with one faction presenting the arguments outlined above and an- other in favor of limitation in stu- dent activities and government to consideration of immediate, local- ized problems. In passing the declaration on the student and the total com- munity, the Congress effectively agreed to expand their working definition of the student's role, and much of the legislation re- flected the stand taken. After dis- cussion and acceptance of the dec- laration as basic policy, the Con- gress tacitly worked as a body of representative students in a world context in handling business. Support Sit-Ins The Congress evinced strong support for the sit-in movement and for non-violent direct action included non-violent picketing and selective buying campaigns, fund raising for legal defense and scholarship assistance to Southern students and continuing pressure to eliminate discriminatory prac- tices on the campuses of member schools and surrounding communi- ties. The Congress passed a general opposition to requirement of loyal- ty oaths for students, and a similar position was taken on compulsory ROTC programs. Schools were urged to work to eliminate these requirements. The. declaration on freedom of the student press sustained the expanded concept of the student's role, stating that "the student press must be completely self- directed," Free Press Within legal restrictions, the student press must be permitted to function "free of all student or non-student administrative de- vices, e.g., publication boards, student government, faculty ad- visers, civil or ecclesiastical agencies" as well as from financial pressure of any nature, USNSA asserts. USNSA further incorporated in- to its codified policies the belief that totalitarianism, in any form, is an infringement on the in- dividual rights of the student and his opportunity to pursue his education in a free and unfettered atmosphere. Another basic policy declaration established a ground- ing for extended relations with international student communities and organizations. In continuing Its 3-year con- sideration of the question of nu- clear testing, USNSA supported efforts at the Geneva conference to achieve an international ban' on testing of nuclear weapons, and also supported the present moratorium on testing while nego- By ANDY HAWLEY George Mason, who has suffered from cerebral palsey since birth, graduated from the University law school this summer, after eight years on the Ann Arbor campus. A native of Riga, Mich. Mason graduated from Blissfield High School and entered the literary college in 1952. He was an honor student in high school, and presi- dent of the student council. He is severely handicapped, with limited use of his limbs and a speech defect, and is confined to a wheelchair. Despite these difficul- ties Mason was extremely popular at the University and sometimes enjoyed leadership positions, as well as a successful scholastic career. Lived in Scott He lived in Scott House of South Quad for five years. During that time he was elected president of the house, representative on the South Quad Council and president! of the Council. Maintaining a B average in un- dergraduate school, Mason was awarded several University schol- arships and grants. He received his bachelor's degree in 1956 and enrolled in law school. Dean of Men Walter B. Rea! called him "full of enthusiasm, optimistic, and well-liked." One of Mason's law professors, Prof. Chesterfield Oppenheim, who was also a favorite advisor while Mason was in law school, said Mason neither wanted nor received any special favors, other than those strictly necessary to his peculiar circumstances, such as the composition of examinations, which took longer than usual, since he had to dictate them to another student. During his career at the Univer- II I-Hop Selects . 'SaRhapsody' For Theme "Sea Rhapsody" will be the theme of the 1960 Independent Hop, co-chairman Dolores Gelios, '62, announced yesterday. "The I-Hop is a traditional cam- pus dance held after the first football game of the fall," she said. The Assembly sponsored affair will last from 9 to 12 p.m., Sept. 24 in the League Ballroom. Johnny Harberd and Andy An- drews will supply music for the affair. Tickets are $2.50 per couple and are available at the League Under- graduate office and at the door. Every social chairman in the wom- en's residence halls will also have tickets Monday through Friday of next week. The other co-chairmen of the dance are Judy Levine, '2; 'and Joan Studnicky, '62. sity, Mason enjoyed several close friendships among which there were many students who willingly ministered to physical needs.- "He really has merit," Prof. Op- penheim said. "With his mental power he can analyze legal and other problems. He stressed that, although Mason necessarily needs more time, to make up for his de- ficient physicaldexterity, he is intellectually and educationally capable of dealing with legal and other questions. Stresses Humor A student associate of Mason, James Booker, lived with Mason part of the time he studied law at the University, stressed his sense of humor and keen wit, as well as his analytical mind and capacity for creative thinking and great concentration. Mason's future occupation is still uncertain. He has applied for a Fulbright scholarship to study in Europe. His best outlook, accord- ing to Prof. Oppenheim, may be in government research in legal areas, such as the department of justice. "He is entitled," Prof. Oppen- heim said, "to the opportunity to live the professional life for which he is prepared." Free A DSeptember 17 .. . 8:00-12:00 P.M* . as a means of protest. Means cited tiations are in progress. 'folol'i, ( SoZone ..\ somewhere... must think I'm. wonderful" . (Don't look now, Charlie Brown, but we all do BRW By Charles M. Schulz The brand new collection of daily PEANUTS strips. Required reading for allmajors! 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