Leighton Expresses Hope For Intra-HYRC Solution

Dean Leighton yesterday expressed hope that the current HYRC election controversy could be settled within the Club without formal action by the Administration.

Leighton has not decided whether he can call a meeting before the election of the Committee on Student Activities which is responsible for administrative action on the HYRC. Leighton commented, "I haven't called a Committee meeting because I gather things are still in a state of flux."

The flux continued over the weekend. William Rusher, founder of the HYRC, cancelled his scheduled talk with Norman William Smith '58, HYRC presidential hopeful. Rusher did meet with Stalker supporters who attended the Massachusetts Council of Young Republicans, but did not contact members of the special HYRC Law School investigating committee.

The investigating committee met yesterday to examine the seven charges brought against the Stalker faction. Chairman Richard P. Houlihan emphasized that any students having evidence should bring it to either the 2:30 or 7:30 p.m. meetings today in Wigglesworth D. It may also be presented to the committee members individually by telephone.

Findings to be Distributed

Houlihan stated that his committee was "a creature of the HYRC. Our responsibility and report is to them. What they do is in their control." The HYRC Planning Committee Friday night voted to distribute the findings and the conclusion of the investigation to HYRC members before the election. The committee can recommend withdrawal from the presidential race if it so desires.

Both factions wish to have the committee reports as soon as possible, as does the Student Council executive committee which has been given permission to examine testimony and the report. The Student Council will discuss progress on the HYRC election controversy tonight.

Houlihan last night said that he hoped the polarized presentation of evidence would not discourage any student having information from presenting it since his committee must make semi-judicial decisions.