The Stetson Reporter

Vol. 83 Friday, November 13, 1970 No. 11 Mideast To Be Topic De Segonzac To Speak Nov.17 George Fawcett Slated To Talk About UFOs Don't be surprised if some night you discover that the romantic stars in your girl's eyes are actually reflections of flashing; Unidentified Flying Objects. A noted increase in the frequency of UFO observations has occurred this year, not only Highway 44, telephone plant foreman J. E. Dixon reported a UFO, 100 feet long, having square windows, that chased his car at low altitude. A vivid bluish light from the object bathed the highway as it maneuvered 150 feet above the ground. his car, approximately 20 feet apart. Another motorist confirmed Wilkes experience as he became an independent observer of the same UFOs when they passed his car at treetop level at the same time as Wilkes observation. An analysis of these recent sightings indicates that most of them occurred at night, averaged 30 to 100 feet in length, carried multi-colored lights, and made a humming or whirring sound. It has also been noted that the circular mysteries revolved, were seen at treetop level or Continued on pg. 2 in Florida but also throughout the world. The Sunshine State is now undergoing its biggest.UFO plague since 1967. On September 23 and September 25, Mrs. G. C. McCormick and daughter Anna reported a big UFO that dropped out of the sky on Marsh Road, north of DeLand. It hovered, flashed red, green, and white lights, and revolved at low altitude. On August 19 and 4:00 a.m. on On July 4 at Clarcona at 10:00 p.m., nursery owner David Crawford encountered a domed disc. with blue-green lights and amber lights. He used binoculars during part of his observation and it is reported that his vision was impaired for a period of 24 minutes. On February 20 at 7:10 p.m., mechanic W. T. Wilkes was driving north of DeLand when two large UFOs flew in front of Dr. John Evans, Professor of History at Stetson University, has announced that Adalbert de Segonzac, chief correspondent in North America for the largest French daily newspaper, "France-Soir," will speak at Stetson on November 17. Based in Washington since January, 1956, Mr. de Segonzac has covered four Presidential elections and all major developments in U.S. national and international affairs. He has traveled extensively throughout the country for in-depth reports on all aspects of American life. His keen analysis of the American scene and his political objectivity have built him a solid reputation as one of the most knowledgeable foreign correspondents in the United States. Mr. de Segonzac's worldwide travels included special assignments in Iran during the troubled period of Premier Mossadegh's rule, in Jordan following King Abdullah's assassination and in most of the other Middle Eastern countries. He was also the first non- communitst journalist to be admitted to Red China (1945) and wrote a book concerning his experiences. "Visa for Peking"'has been published in France, England and many other countries. Mr. de Segonzac, whose topic is expected to by the Middle East, will hold a Question and Answer period at 3:30 in the Stetson Room of the Carlton Building, and a formal lecture at 8:00 pjn. in Elizabeth Hall Auditorium. There will be no charge for either session. The public is invited to attend. Students Visit Prison Taken by Radio Officer T. Fogl, aboard the SS Ramsey off the coast of California in December, 1957. On Thursday, November 5, over 25 Stetson students toured the Volusia County Prison Farm located west of DeLand. The trip was tfne in a series made by students in Dr. John Scalf's criminology class in conjunction with their study of the criminal justice procedure. Recently, the class members toured the Volusia County Jail where prisoners are kept while awaiting trial. Sheriff Ed Duff generously offered his assistance and time as guide, and along with Judge Uriel Blount,, answered questions the students posed. On Thursday, the group assembled outside the main building of the compound where Dr. Scalf introduced'" the superintendent of the prison, Captain Hardy. Hardy told the group the history, of the prison, built as a WPA project in the 1930s, and explained the work and recreation programs. for the prisoners. Next the students toured the prison's facilities. The students fell silent as they walked past the rows of colorless cells, each containing twelve beds. After that, they were shown a cell used for solitary confinement. There were questions brought1 up concerning the welfare of prisoners kept here and what a prisoner does to be punished in such a manner. After passing through the kitchen, dining room and more cells, the group assembled in the visiting room where prisoners are free to talk to their friends and families. Unlike rooms of this type with wire screens separating the two parties, as they are usually portrayed on television, prisoners and visitors are free to walk around the large room. Once here, the class members and Captain Hardy began a lively session of questions and answers. The students' interest ranged . from treatment of prisoners to guards' pay. Throughout the talk Captain Hardy stressed two points: the importance of keeping the men busy and the importance of good food for the prisoners. In his words, "A hungry man is a dangerous man." Dr. Scalf's criminology class will soon be taking trips to Lowell, Florida correctional institution for female felons, and to Raiford Prison which has recently gained notoriety as a result of highly critical articles by columnist Jack Anderson. Peter Sayers Concert Scheduled For Monday On November 16, in Elizabeth Hall, at 7:30, Peter Sayers will perform at Stetson.. Peter is not a country music star, he is a "singer, musician, song writer, actor performer, and personality who performs contemporary folk music". Sayres' music consists of deep country blue grass, American, English and Irish folk and himself. Along with Peter Sayers will be Norman Blake, who has played with both Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan. Blake plays the flat top, Dobro, mandolin, bass, and violin superbly. Sayers has said of . Blake, "If it has strings on it, Norman can play it." Norman's guitar can be heard accompaning Johnny Cash in "What Is Truth", ''If I Were a Carpenter", and other Cash million copy sellers. Monday's concert will be a cross between English and American music and per sonalities — Peter being very much English and Norman very much "native". There will be no admission charge for the concert. PETER SAYERS