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Scientific Studies in Prejudice NEW YORK (ANP>. “Prophets of Deceit" and “Rehearsal For De struction,' the first two of the five-volume series of “Studies in Prejudice" sponsored by Harper & Brothei-s. Based on research by anthro pologists. historians, psycholo gists and other social scientists, these Studies represent a pioneer ing attempt in this country to investigate scientifically the na ture of racial, religious and eth nic prejudices, and to analyze the effect of these prejudices upon those who harbor them, as well as upon the life of the community as a whole "Prophets of Deceit,” Publica tion No. I, is a study of the tech niques of the American agitator, by Dr. Leo Lowenthal and Nor bert Guterman. Dr. Lowenthal is a sociolist on the faculty of Co lumbia university and a member of the Institute of Social Re search. Norbert Guterman, who received hfs training in psychol ogy and philosophy at the Sor bonne, is also associated with the institute. In this book, the speeches and writings of American rabble-rous ers are analyzed in an attempt to provide the answers to some of the questions which social scien tists, as well as the public at large, have been asking about these men. What is the nature of their hold over their followers? What kinds of appeals do they use? What are the social and psycho logical conditions which give rise movements? Under what condi tions do the agitators flourish? What technique do they employ? “Rehearsal For Destruction,” Publication No. II, is by Dr. Paul W. Massing, a native of Germany now on the faculty of Rutgers university. This volume traces the historical development of political anti-Semitism in Im perial Germany, from 1870 to 1914. The study, social and po litical rather than psychological, discusses anti-Semitism as a manifestation of social protest, and analyzes the cynical use made of it by Germany’s political par ties and other groups in their struggle to stifle liberalism and consolidate their own power. The other volumes of the Stud ies in Prejudice, which will be published in the next few months, deal with the role prejudice plays in the psychology of the individ ual. “The Authoritarian Personal ity,” Publication No. Ill, will be an exhaustive study of the per sonality structure of the biased individual, while “Anti-Semitism and Emotional Disorder” will show the connection between an ti-Semitism and emotional dis turbances in the prejudiced per son. “Dynamics of Prejudice,” the final volume, will demonstrate I the relationship between the vet eran’s social and economic ad justment and his prejudices toward other groups in the Amer ican population. The shortest title of any motion \ picture ever produced is “M” and | the longest title is “The Man Who 1 Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo.” • ■ ^ ■ my telephone means money in the bank Folks have told us that they actually put into a bank the money a telephone call saves them. For example, a telephone call will save gasoline or bus fare for an errand or shopping trip—and sometimes the greater cost of a business trip. You yourself know a lot of little ways you save money by telephoning— and if you’d stop to add up the amounts you save, you’d find you’re putting away a tidy little sum. The Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph Co. m "A Nebraska Company Serving Us People" ■ h JAMES C. OLSON, Superintendent •TATI HISTORICAL SOCIETT The “PX,” or post exchange, remembered—and usually fondly —by all veterans, is by no means a recent development. It had its pioneer equivalent in the sutler’s store, an integral part of every frontier military post. As the Army took on the task of protecting settlers, traders and travelers on the far-flung fron tier, it became necessary to estab lish military posts far from the edge of civilization. Fort Atkin son, Nebraska’s first military es tablishment, was so located; and later Nebraska posts such as Fofts Kearney and McPherson, were similarly situated. Life at these frontier posts was monotonous at best, and in many cases it would have been un bearable without the service of the sutler, who brought to the men stationed at lonely outposts comforts and luxuries which the government failed to provide— certain items of food and cloth ing, as well and tobacco, whiskey, and trinkets. As Dr. Edgar E. Wesley, of the University of Minnesota, an his torian of the military frontier in Nebraska and the West, has put it; “A cruel or exacting com mander could be tolerated; hard service was accepted as an in evitable part of life; but an un accommodating or inefficient sut ler was a real calamity.” Little wonder, then, that the sutler’s activities were carefully regulated, to make sure he func tioned for the benefit of the gar rison as well as himself. The sutler was a civilian, but was given military status mid way between enlisted and com missioned personnel, with no du ties. His appointment came from the military authorities and he j could be discharged at any time, j Each post had only one sutler. In return for the monopoly he en joyed, the sutler paid a certain amount each month, depending upon the size of the garrison, into a post fund, used for the benefit of the soldiers and their families Post schools and libraries were maintained out of this fund. The sutler’s prices were fixed by the military authorities, who also determined what goods he was required to keep on hand. A Council of Administration usually was set up for this purpose. Fre quently, sutler and council were ; at loggerheads over prices to be charged. Occasionally, when the council was slow to act, an en terprising sutler would have an entire shipment of goods sold be fore a price had been fixed. Sutlers were allowed to extend credit to soldiers at the post, but only in an amount up to half of a month’s pay. in order to assure himself of payment, the sutler was allowed to take a place at the pay able and deduct amounts due him from the soldiers’ pay. In most instances, the sutlership was a desirable thing, and many profited greatly from the position. Yet, there were many risks in volved, and the average sutler probably earned his profit in serv ice to the troops. J. G. IRWIN JEWELRY AND repairing 111 No. 11 I _ Scarlet I ports | By Leo E. Geier. After the curtain had closed on the Big Seven football stage, Ne braskans were pleased to find two great Husker linemen on the All Big Seven lineup. Center Tom Novak and Tackle Charles Toogood were on every Big Seven selection. Novak also landed on the International News Service All-American team as de fensive center. Meanwhile, recog nition in another form was given to Novak by Norris Anderson, sports editor of the Lincoln Star. Anderson’s column, “Ode to a Great Warrior,” has appeared not only in the Star but has been re printed in the Omaha World 1 Herald. I Anderson’s heart-warming ! praise was accompanied by a plea j that Novak be retained at Ne j braska so his “indomitable spirit will live on to inspire future Husker teams.” At the time this was written, Anderson had re ceived hundreds of letters and phone calls from fans who ex pressed their deep feelings for a man who will live in the memory of Cornhuskers as one who gave his whole body, soul and spirit to Nebraska. Aside from applause, “Train wreck” is receiving job offers from people in the state who feel that such loyality should not be permitted to die. It’s this type of loyalty that not only will bring Nebraska athletics to the top but also help the w’hole state in the future. * * V When the “N” Club at Nebraska held its full initiation, lettermen wore their letter sweaters for three days. It was good to see so many white sweaters. White de notes a conference championship team. Wrestlers, basketball and baseball players all sported white. * * * Coach Harry Good is pessi mistic about his basketball team’s chances this year. He is mourn ing the loss of Clayde Rether ford, high scorer in the conference last year, "unci can see only a sev enth place for his charges. In the '49 loop race, the Huskers shared first place. Good plans to use the "firewagon” type of offense with the fast break as before, along with a set style of play which utilizes height. While a large part of the attack last year was carried by Rcth erford, it is still hard to believe that Nebraska will wind up the season in the cellar. Good has an all-veteran team, and is famous for his rugged training program. His boys are in shape and will probably stay that way all year. When time has run out on the final game, I think it's safe to say, the Huskers will be near the top. Louis to Meet Valentino in Chicago, Dec. 7 Retired Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis is expected to boost business at the Chicago stadium quite a bit Dec. 7 when he meets Pat Valentino, recent kayo vic tim of Champion Ezzard Charles in San Francisco. For a change the International Boxing club expects to see very few empty seats in the vast stadium—quite a contrast to the recent financial failures promoted at the big west side arena. (ANP) LOOKIN' FOR BARGAINS IN FURNITURE? 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