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Witkop. . . Continued from page 1. 4 It's the federal government's moral duty to relieve that fear ,"he said. MCINTOSH POINTED to a recent case in Chicago where a homosexual was fired from his post office position because of his sexual preference. He was reinstated after a Chicago court ruled the post office's action discriminatory. "I find this encouraging, Witkop said, 'it shows there is room for honest, philosophical differences which have to be resolved in the courts, which is our way of governing." Hansen complained that that kind of justice is available only to people "who can afford a court case" and would be unnecessary if only better communication "would go down through the chain of command." Asked if homosexuality categorically denies the job applicant employment, Witkop said it does not, stressing again that only the person's qualifications to perform the job are considered. .J ASKED IF a homosexual act, done away from the place of employment is considered a justifiable reason to fire or refuse to hire a homosexual, Witkop replied it would depend on the job. "Then there are jobs categorically denied homosexual applicants?" Hansen asked. Witkop said there are. Mcintosh said Department of the Defense records show 2,000 men are discharged from the military with less than honorable discharges for homosexuality. He then asked for a "refutation of the Macy statement" and the issuance of a new statement that clearly defines the federal government's current policy on employing homosexuals. Applications to be submitted Students interested in National Science Foundation Fellowships should submit applications before the November 29 deadline. Further info and application materials may be obtained from the Fellowship Office, National Research Council, 2101 Constitution Avenue. N.W. Washington, D.C. 20418. THE fib tail i a f mmm mm THE NEW FLAVORED SPARKLING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE Right Time is deliciously different. It's spirited, light, and very refreshing. It comes in two great flavors Red: Slightly sweet, and Cold: Slightly tart. Wflfrr ads.why cwrr o?j . .-.4 J If l I. A x !rv Lr, I -' - - Bob, Carol, Ted, and Alice, got their clock radio at Team. I ' ..,,..,1 .-I JlillMIMHHMItk I I Bob, Carol, Ted, and Alice believe in living the good life. Part of their method is the clock radio they got from TEAM Electronics, No harsh buz zer or alarm interrupts their sleep - just beautiful music to awaken them gently. When they retire for the night, there's a sleep timer that gives them up to an hour of smooth music and then shuts off automatically. Bob, Carol, Ted, and Alice recommend the good life and a fine clock radio from TEAM. 21st & "O" STREET LINCOLN, NEBRASKA 68510 DAILY 9:00-5:50 THURS. 9:00-9:00 PM, SAT. 9:00 - 5:00 PM 435-2959 FROM THE PEOPLE WHO KNOW ELECTRONICS BEST. JO PAGE 12 THE DAI LY JMEBRASKAIM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1971