U of I Attracts Prominent Visitors Frank Church U.S. Senator Senator Frank Church, seeking a fifth term, spoke to about 300 students at the Student Union Bui lding on November 8. Cutting the " fat out of government," not the " heart out of government," was the main difference between himself and his opponent Steve Symms , Church told the enthusiastic crowd . Church spoke out strongly against the Sagebrush Rebellion . He felt that the land would eventually fall into big private interests if turned over to the state. While in Moscow, Church participated in a candlelight ralley at Friendship Square. Governor John Evans, and congressional candidate Glen Nichols also joined the rally.
Harry Chapin Musician Singer/ songwriter Harry Chapin , most noted for his hit Taxi and Gat's in the Cradle, performed at the University of Idaho in a benefit concert for the re-election of Senator Frank Church . The two-hour concert was held in the Student Union Ball Room . Chapin, who believes folk music is the "u ltimate social weapon ," has released nine albums in his recording career. Among them is Verties and Balderdash, a gold album which made the top of the charts. Chapin albums were given away as door prizes. The concert was a sell-out.
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