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Nathan, George
of political freedom than conscription. The younger generation would be able to plan its important beginning years with far greater certainty than is now possible, and the somewhat corrosive...
...Then too, this age of ritualistic luxury — crowned by the emergence of the electric toothbrush and compoz — has left the average American so debilitated and otiose that one might well wonder from whence he gets the energy to palpitate his shriveled heart...
...The finest performers available in the major entertainment fields have appeared at Indiana...
...Auditorium would be prohibitive...
...Three major orchestras, the Cincinnati Symphony, Indianapolis Symphony, and the Royal Philharmonic of London, are scheduled for I.lX this season...
...The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the oldest and best orchestras in London...
...The younger generation would be able to plan its important beginning years with far greater certainty than is now possible, and the somewhat corrosive effects upon morale of the present system of deferments and exemptions would be ended...
...The New York Times Magazine, September 27, 1964...
...Since opening in 1941, the auditorium has presented a dazzling array of orchestras, soloists, operas, plays, ballets and distinguished performers from every field of entertainment...
...One might hope the draft could include physically defective creatures, but truly the system's beneficence would only dilate with the lowering of mental requirements still further (say, to include morons) and the expansion of conscription to females of average and below average intelligence (surely this will assure a plethora of laborers for menial tasks...
...Thus, Milton Friedman, heralded by the Establishment as an economic disaster, and Barry Goldwater, the Alf Landon of our era, camouflaged as Lar Daley, have combined with little Teddy Kennedy and Gus Hall in criticizing an institution effecting society even more salubriously than either the Southern Christian Leadership Conference or the Ford Foundation...
...So if one transcends vogueish criticisms fulminating against the draft, he will find its logic gauzy and its application unwarranted...
...Pop Series, convocation lectures, arid various excellent School of Music events...
...Militarily, politically and socially, then, it seems desirable to end the draft . . ." r —"Should We End the Draft...
...George Nathan 4...
...Through extensive orchestra rebuilding, expert conducting, and inspired programming, this orchestra has taken its place among the major orchestras in the country...
...The ensuing debate over conscription has fused both outermost reaches of the political spectrum against the present system...
...Izler Solomon and the Indianapolis Symphony never fail to surprise the listener with some outstanding performances...
...When will frailty and indolence cause Americans to automate the reproductive process or emunctory exercises through the technological pioneering of General Electric...
...The following attractions are especially interesting for iriusic lovers.' Three world famous soloists come to Indiana this year: Henryk Szeryrig, Leontyne Price, and Rudolf Serkiri...
...In addition to these, there are the I.M.U...
...A cultural center for the state, the Auditorium's programming shows imagination and effort...
...The draft is a positive good as it often insulates society from stupid people, and, at its best, even deports these dunderheads to countries of marginal civilization...
...If the military approach rather than the peace corps approach guided our Vietnamese strategy, the war would sooner come under the purview of the historian, and the local draft boards might better go about their sancrosanct business of civilizing America...
...The armed forces have always afforded a splendid physical fitness program which might well be the last hope for a languorous America...
...Under its great English conductor, Sir Thomas Beecham, the orchestra fashioned many memorable performances, some of which were (Continued on Page 12) INCITES The continuing equivocation, politicalization, and escalation of our Vietnamese summer maneuvers have exposed poor General Candy Bar's draft system to heavier bombardments than the Ho Chi Minh Trail...
...Don't miss them...
...An invigorating fifty mile stroll in full combat regalia will surely strengthen the feeblest constitution, and even a short exercise like bayonet practice can have a most exhilarating effect on a citizen afflicted from this coeval epidemic of "modern convenience...
...Serkin always electrifies audiences wherever he appears, and his performance here should prove to be an exciting evening of piano music...
...This emotive agitation is more the symptom of an unpleasant war, an internecine rendezvous with befuddlement...
...The 1967-1968 season appears to be an excellent one for the music enthusiast, with attractions grouped now in three different series — Auditorium Series, Theater Series, and Extra-Concert Series...
...One might more fruitfully question the kind of war than the kind of conscription...
...VIEWS ON MUSIC For a view of something outside university life and the classroom, for something beyond the dimensions of the Midwest, for an exposure to culture drawn from the world of music, drama, or dance, visit the Indiana University Auditorium...
...A booklet accompanying the Twenty-fifth Anniversary Celebration of the Auditorium (available upon request), presents an excellent account of the Auditorium's history...
...A listing of the names of world famous musicians, actors, orchestras, and singers who have appeared at the I.U...
Vol. 1 • October 1967 • No. 2
