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Letters To The Editor

A Definitive Case Of Caustic Acrostic

—Ed.

Look at the definition of an
acrostic. Usually appearing in verse
it is defined as a "composition in
which the first letters of the lines,
taken in order, form a motto,
phrase, name or word."

Knowledge of this definition can
sometimes save face. Enclosed is a
letter printed in the November 1
edition of The Daily Progress in
which one "Mrs. Reid A. Krostick"
ostensibly displays an advanced
case of Spiro-mania. The signature
itself should have tipped off the
editors, it being so blatant a hint.
Well, slip-ups will occur even in the
best of papers. Even intelligent men
are subject to human errors.

If you care to analyze the letter,
you will find that the first letter of
every sentence spells out Mrs. A.
Krostick's true opinion of a certain
newspaper's worth. Such a
contrivance, however, was
obviously not directed at the
hoi polloi. Since The Cavalier Daily
has a different audience, we present
the letter to those who might better
appreciate Mrs. A. Krostick's jest.

Visitor 'Shocked'

During a recent visit to
Charlottesville I was shocked at the
many instances of obscene language
that I heard while browsing at the
"Corner." Perhaps these young
people forgot they were not in the
confines of their dormitory rooms.
Even if they did indeed forget, it is
shameful that this flippant and
embarrassing language is so prevalent
among today's younger generation.
Aren't they supposed to be
preparing for roles in American
society?

This language, thank the Lord,
will never be accepted by the better
part of American society — good,
clean, honest working Americans.
Such people as these have made this
country the finest in the world.
Such people as these will continue
to do so. However, I do not think
the problem of obscenity can be
honestly dealt with by praising the
fine upbringing of the majority.

I believe the cause of obscene
language in the streets is the
prevalence of obscenity in motion
pictures, literature, and plays. The
solution seems to be strictly
enforced laws curtailing the
publication and proliferation of
such garbage. Reason dictates this
as the only solution.

Surely the law should protect
people from not only physical
attacks on the streets, but verbal
attacks on their upbringing as well.
Virginia's legislators should actively
pursue passage of anti-obscenity
laws. Perhaps they are not offended
by obscenity on the streets, but I
certainly am!

Thanks From
C'ville Four

The following is addressed to
our Fellow Charlottesvillans:

We wish to exp our deep
appreciation and thanks to all of
you who contributed to help defray
the cost of our bust. As most of
you know getting busted is an
expensive proposition and we were
in quite a financial fix. The benefit
grossed $406.70 and this will certainly
help pay our lawyers fees and
bail. We are especially grateful to
Rock Lustre, Serpentine Wall, and
Collectors Item without whose talents
the benefit would not have
been possible; and to the Beta
House which raised $500 for bail,
which incidentally was $6000 altogether.
The community has come
through for us and we won't forget
it. Your money has really helped,
but you help most by staying free
Dig it, but be cool... remember,
your police force is armed and
dangerous. Thanx again folks.