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TUESDAY, APKIT, 7, 1936.
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Innocents!
And Tradition.
To follow foolish precedent, and wink
With both our eyes, is easier than to think.
Cowper.
Tho lieateii arguments tnav support piece
lent ami equally vituperative condemnations
tear it down, custom not only makes both la
miliar but for the most part renders both in
effectual. Thus we ngain approach the sub
ject of campus activities; their merits, defects
and then iinally decide to pass them by with
out further ado. As a part of university life
they have thus far borne acceptance. In the
opinion of the Nebraskan they will continue
to be viewed with the tolerance of mellow
eustom.
Today is election day. that great event in
the lives of campus politicians when eligible
Innocents are chosen for the next year. With
out in the least subjecting the undoubtedly
philanthropic motives of the aspirants to ques
tion the Xebraskan cannot, however, but watch
in bewildered amazement the mad struggle
for these posts which c;jry no particular du
ties or privileges except the possible fulfill
ment of social ambitions. At any rate the
flections on the whole seem to affect only a
!Iii:!it few. recipients of these honors but
consider themselves a step farther up the runs
of the ladder leading to ultimate social emi
nence. Possible exception to this might be the
highly contested office of Ivy day orator. Two
candidates have filed. One' faction evidently
did not consider the laurel worth Ihe effort
of putting up a candidate, as one of Ifie aspir
ants is running on an independent ticket.
Lest these groups bear the brunt of con
stant criticism the Xebras?:an wishes to take
up the banner of tradition. No matter how
warped may be this banner in certain in
stances, nevertheless building the right custom
to a position whereby it not onlv establishes a
place in the hearts of the student body but
also serves as a binding cord for alumni, de
serves a certain amount of eulogism.
The tragedy lies in the fact that this bind
ing eord is not constructed of stronger mate
rial If this unity could be accomplished to a
greater extent within the student body then
the university itself would at some future date
thrive more prosperously. The university then
would be more heartily supported by the' state,
because, were even the exclusive field of grad
uates of the institution solidly behind the
school's educational programs and attempts
at improvement we might have bad more suc
cess m our lmaiicial dealings with the legis
lature. It Is such societies as these, insignificant
8S they may seem at the time of selection,
which continue to aid the iiniversitv in its
htT (struggle against the odds nf poverty.
"Within these special groups exists a bond of
friendship and a unity of purpr.se which co
ordinates to some degree the chaos of the un
interested campus groups.
Thus because of iheir altitudes, uncon
"clonsly assumed during their stay here, which
are to play a role in the future betterment of
Nebraska university and not because of at
tainment of personal in seen re so.-ial premise,
the Nebraskan endorses the continuance of
fcuch societies as the senior honoraries.
of business, have resulted in losses that are
stacererinsr. and worse irreparable, freedom
of citizens is guaranteed in the constitution,
and should be unheld. Is it right to uphold
practices that are detrimental to thousands of
other citizens"
We have in mind the needless exploitation
of minerals and ores. Persons may buy coal
producing land, and exploit it in any way they
see fit. It is estimated that a third of all coal
in some veins is left unmined, but ruined, due
to desire on part of owners to get all that is
possible with the greatest amount of ease and
the least possible expense. Such a policy will
be terminated too late. Our children's children
will live in a desolate waste.
A recent cartoon depicts the present gen
oration tying a millstone around the neek of
the future generation, and explaining that
these were Ihe sins of the fathers. They shall
surelj' be visited upon the children of the fu
ture. They will inherit debts, but these can
be paid. They will be born into an arid, dust
storm torn country. Solutions to this problem
in those future days will be too late. Prob
lems of this tvpe must be met as they arise.
Following the World war, the agricultural
interests of the United States experienced a
depression. Due to poor management on their
part, uncontrolled prices dropped out of sight.
Commerce, shipping and other industries re-
iused to notice the plight of the farmer. They
ignored the fact that fanners comprised ap
proximately one-third of our population, and
that all business must prosper together to a
large dejroe, or imperil thriving business with
the sick.
The Kernel does not participate in politi
cal controversies, and does not oner this arti
cle as an endorsement of the present adminis
t rat ion. It is gratifying to know that small
farms are being bought for farmers who are
now in bondage on marginal land. Tenant
farmers are getting a "break." Reforestation
and conservation will result in flood control,
improvement ot land, ending of dust storms,
By ending these menaces to life and property,
we shall save millions of dollars. This places
a tremendous burden on the taxpayers.
But it is a far better practice to mend to
day, these holes in the nation's purse than to
wait until there is nothing in the purse to
save. Jt is the old truism: "Jt is too late to
lock the door after the horse has been stolen."
Agriculturists are facing a new dav. Ours
is the power to help them, and by so doing,
help ourselves. The business interests of the
United States is like the proverbial chain, no
stronger than its weakest link. It is the old
vicious circle. All business must revive simul
taneously, to produce a smooth going prosper
ity. AentucKy .Kernel.
RADIO
REVIEW
Dr. Lugn Publishes Bulletin
On State's Ancient Rivers
Clem McCarthy, NBC sports an
nouncer and leading sports writer,
will inaugurate a new series of
"Sports Shots" programs, start
ing tonight, which will be held
three times weekly, The broad
casts will be held Tuesday, Thurs
day and Saturday over WOW at
10:00 p. m. McCarthy will bring
to the microphone the highlights
of events in all fields of the sport
ing world, including baseball, golf,
tennis, boxing, swimming, polo
track and field and also give lis
teners the "inside track" on fu
ture sport events.
Nebraska Faculty Member Writes Scientific Hook on
Pleistocene Geology; Dales Duck to Ice
Age in Middle West.
The story of early Nebraska, which dates back consider
ably farther than the days of the red man, to that period
which began perhaps two million years ago when our principal
rivers as we know them today were being formed, is related
in a scientific but interestingly written bulletin entitled "The
Pleistocene Geology of Nebraska o
by Dr. A. U Lugn of the geology
CONTEMPORARY
COMMENT
Ours
Is the Potter.
America i famed for its. protection of the
individual right to say and do anything the
individual wants to say or do. Contrary to
adverse criticism, we stj'l have a tremendous
amount of freedom of speech and but little
limitation on what we may do with our busi
ness interests. This "right" of ours is often
detrimental to the progress of our country.
The Kernel is not tolerant toward any brand
of communism. It has no place here, and this
article is not advocating such a practice. It is
glaringly evident, however, that such practices
as have been tolerated under absolute freedom
Propaganda
Guides Vs.
It has often been argued that universities
of today fail to keep abreast of current prob
lems and developments; that most courses
taught in educational institutions are purely
academic and impractical; that they are too
i-.,.i,;o,
uuunioila
Bucknell makes a most effective answer
to these arguments with the announcement
that in its summer session this year it will pre
sent a seminar course in propaganda, under
the supervision of Dr. Ha r wood L. Childs of
the Princeton university school of public and
international affairs.
Among those who will lecture are M. II.
Aylesworlh, former president of the National
Broadcasting- company: Charles Michelson, di
rector of publicity of the democratic national
committee: Jvlward L. Bernays. noted public
relations counsel: Geortre flallun. mflnnrrinn-
lirector of the American Institute of Public
Op in ion: Silas Bent. Huthnr l.pvt t-nnu-n
his bonk. "Ballvhoo." and Tln.rl, liailU
lent of the United Press association.
Propaganda has been assuming a growing
iiiportan-e in American life since the World
war. lodav. more than ever, manv "overn-
ients are monopolizing control over the opin-
ons ot their citizens. If wtj are to believe the
barges of many of our compatriots our pres
ent administration, thru its numerous and ca
pable publicity bureaus, is spending our money
o make us think along channels agreeable to
the administration.
With conditions such as these either ac
knowledged or alleged, certainly propaganda
is a subject worthy of serious study. The coin,
ing presidential campaign and the part which
propaganda will play in it is surely worthy
of study, and Bucknell seems to realize the
fact, for the campaign will be duly considered
in the propaganda course.
The BueknelJ experiment should hold the
interest of every alert student and university
administrator. If it is successful and with
such lecturers as it will have there is no rea
son why it should not be there is a place for
a similar course in every college in the coun
try. Syracuse Daily Orange.
I
!S eg levied Hill.
Important legislation should never face"
editorial oblivion, yet the Norris rural electri
fication bill, one of the greatest opportunities
for the progress of this state since goat glands
were declared medically good for goats, has
gone almost unnoticed in our newspapers.
The Norris bill has the president's sup
port. It appropriates 210 million dollars for
loans to construct power lines in rural areas.
4 million of which would be handed to Kansas.
This means electrification of 12.000 farm
homes in the state, where out of 175.000 such
homes at the present time, only 13,000 now
have electric current.
The age of electricity will have no end of
uses for our farmers, offering everything- from
musical entertainment to milking machines
and vacuums. The Norris bill is a long stride
in the modernization of a dominantly agricul
tural state. Daily Kansan.
WIEMAN OF CHICAGO
TO DELIVER SPEECHES
ON TIMELY RELIGION
(Continued from Page 1).
sad 8 o'clock in the evening will
diress a. dim meeting of young
people of college age at the First
Preabyteriaa church.
Special Convocation.
According to present plana, a
special convocation for Dr. Wie
tnan mill be held at the college of
agriculture on Tuesday, April 28.
at 4 p. m.
Dr. Wiemu occupies the chair
of philosophy of religion at the
University of Chicago divinity
school and la the author of a
number of boo in widely read
among those Interested in an In
tellectual approach to religion. He
ia co-author of " American Philoso
phies of Religion," recently pub
lished and additional writings of
Dr. Wieman include "Religious
Experience and Scientific Method.-
"lues of Life" and "Meth
ods of Private Religious Living."
A number of students and fac
ulty members of the university
heard Dr. Wieman speak at sum
mer conferences in Estes park
last summer and this vLsit la
largely a result of their Interest
in him and appreciation of hla
messages, according to Mr. R. B.
Henry, Presbyterian student pastor.
Two seafaring ghosts will be
described by the mariner that
saw them when he appears for
Phillips Lord's "three-minute
thrill" section of Leo Reisman's
program over WOW tonight dt
7:00 p. m. Monroe Atkins, as
sistant engineer of the S. S.
Watertown, will tell how he saw
the ghosts through a dark haze
as his ship headed for port. In
addition to the nautical ghost
story the program will include
songs by Phil Duey, Sally
Singer, the Four Eton Boys and
the Sweethearts. Leo Reisman's
orchestra will round out the mu
sical entertainment.
"Laugh with Ken Murray" fea
turing Ken (That man's here
again, mama) Murray, comedian;
Phil Regan, popular Irish tenor;
and Russ Morgan and his band
will provide a half hour's hilarious
entertainment tonight over the
Columbia system. Murray broke
into tame a few seasons ago with
nis snort sketches on the air.
Mary Pickford, star of staee
and screen, resumes her "Parties
at Tickfair" program with Al
Lyons and his Cocoanut Grove
orchestra. Mary will have one or
two guest stars with her tonight
when the program is put on the
air over KFAB and other Colum
bia stations. This informal bit of
music and laughter has rapidly be
come one of the most popular pro
grams on tne air.
Fred Waring and all the crew
will be on hand again tonight
with their usual program of fun
and music. This program is rap
idly drawing near the end of its
contract. Whether it will be held
over during the summer months,
when all radio business is at its
lowest, isn't known for sure, but
Waring is supposed to have
signed contracts to appear for
the same sponsor soon after the
first of September.
Ben Bernie has a grievance
against his fellow orchestra
leader, George Olson. Thev are
frequent opponents on the golf
links and to add a bit of interest
to the game they often bet on
the outcome. If Olson loses he in
variably pays by check making
the order "Louse Bernie," and to
collect, of course, NBC's old maes
tro has to indorse it "Louse
Bernie!"
.
William "Eill" Stater. NBC
sports announcer will describe for
American listeners over an inter
national hookup the thrills of the
Olympic games in Berlin this sum
mer. Officials of the NBC in co
operation with the German com
pany have already scheduled
twenty-four broadcasts. The pro
gram will include twenty com
petitive events, and numerous of
ficial ceremonies.
DANCE BANDS TONIGHT:
WOW offers Leo Rcmman at 7,
Wayne King at 7:30, Eddie
Duchin at 8:30. and a master in
Benny Goodman at 9. Ruby
Newman follows at 10. with
Ted Lewis at 10:35. Phil Le
vant at 11. and Jcshc Hawkins
at 11:30. KOIL will have Ben
Bernie and all the la. in at H.
Henry Busse at 10 :):. Henry
King at 10:30. topping it olf
with Jimmy Doisey al 11.
OFF THE CL'FK: Costumed as
a cowboy, Morton Downey mHde
his debut in a Yiddish
singing Irish songs . . . Ozzie NH-
on Is a full fledged lawyer hav
ing been admitted to the bar in
New Jersey . . . Ac onling to word
from Frankfoit, Kentucky, Hal
Kemp is no longer a Kentucky
Colonel . . . Patti Picktns of the
NBC Pickens Sisters has her eye
on the musical comedy stage. She
is taking dancing lessons. In the
trio's new stage act Patti does a
tap dance for the first time.
POETS ASKED TO
SUBMIT WORK IN
IVY DAY CONTEST
(Continued from page 11.
for use at the annual Ivy Day cele
bration. In accordance with cus
tom, the author of the winning
poem will read the poem following
the presentation of the queen on
Ivy Day.
Judges who will choose the win
ning poem are to be Miss Louise
Pound, L. C. Wimbrly and Miss
Margaret McPht-e. all professors
in the English department of the
university.
Students See Need of Campus
Beautification, Improvements
(Continued from Page 1.)
state is to have reforestation, it
should begin on the wind swept
malls of the university.
Ted Bradley, Com Cob mag
nate, began seriously by advocat
ing that the despicable looking
abort cuts be mad into graveled
paths. He would have his paths
winding thru trees on those lonely
plains between both and Andrews.
Corn Coba Will Initiate
Pledges Next April 15th
Initiation of pledges into Corn
Cobs, men's pep organisation, will
be held on Wednesday evening,
April 15. according to an an
nouncement by Ted Bradley, president.
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department of the University of
Nebraska. This bulletin is pub
lished by tho. Nebraska Geological
Survey under the direction of Dr.
G. E. Condra, state geologist.
Waterway Description.
One of the most fascinating sec
tions of the book are the descrip
tions of the early waterways in
this state. Dr. Lugn points out
that the Missouri river, which was
in existence before the Ice age,
changed its course several times
during the glacial age, having been
forced to give up Its present chan
nel with the approach of each
giant ice sheet. For many years
In the dim past, the Missouri
flowed along tho western margin
of the Nebraskan glacier which
covereo. the eastern 70 odd miles
of the state. With the disappear
ance of each glacier, however, the
Missouri slowly was able to re
trieve its present course.
Ice Advances.
Geologists know that during
each ice advance, from 500,000 to
perhaps a million years ago, the
Missouri flowed southeast across
Nebraska beginning at a point
where the Niobrara now empties
into it, and south through Pierce,
western Knox, Boone and Madison
counties, continuing just west of
Columbus and on down through
the rest of the state.
"The Platte river likewise fol
lowed a different course in pre
historic days," writes Dr. Lugn.
"From the high plains in the west
it drained down the present North
Platte valley continuing in about
the same direction until it reached
the Republican river. There was
probably no Platte river as we
know it today east of Kearney.
The Republican is the one major
river of the state which seems to
have essentially kept its present
course throughout the Ice Age and
down to the present. This, we be
lieve, is due to the glaciers having
little effect in the southern part of
the state.
Early Glacial Streams.
"All of the early glacial streams,
including the Missouri, North and
South Platte, Niobrara, and per
haps a large river which once
flowed east through the sand hills,
but which long ago ceased to ex
ist, are responsible for transport
ing the enormous quantities of
sand and gravel into central and
southern Nebraska. Thus we now
have the fine sand and gravel beds
such as exint west of Columbus
which reach a thickness of more
than 200 feet."
Fluviatile Deposits.
These fluviatile deposits are de
scribed in detail in Dr. Lugn's bul
letin. He explains how these early
rivers were able to carry enormous
masses of gravel and sand into the
state from the Rocky mountains
and high plains. There were times
of greatly increased precipitation
which accompanied each ice ad
vance, and which soon turned
peaceful waterways into turbulent,
devastating rivers which swept
everything before them. The uni
versity geologist in more detail de
scribes how, after the disappear
ance of the last ice sheet to reach
Nebraska, through a gradual proc
ess of erosion, tributaries from
the Missouri river, which had by
then reoccupied its normal course,
kept cutting back westward until
they formed the present bend in
the Platte and eventually suc
ceeded In reaching the main chan
nel of the river winch at that time
flowed south and east from a point
near or somewhat west of Kear
ney, thus diverting the earlier
Platte drainage to its present
course .
Old Soil Formed.
Old soils were formed during the
period between the Kansan and
Nebraska glaciers and soon after
trees and vegetation started. The
giant "fossil" tree shown above 1a
typical of plant development dur
ing this inter-glacial period. Cen
turies later as the Kansan glacier
approached Nebraska, these for
est monarchs were buried beneath
an outwash of sand and gravel
which flowed away from the ice
sheet.
"When the Kansan glacier fin
ally retreated," says Dr. Lugn,
"dust storms deposited formations
of red loess, known as the Love
land loess over 42,000 square miles
of Nebraska. Near Gothenburg
and directly north across the
Platte, this loess formation of fine
sandy silt and clay reached a
thickness of 100 feet or more."
Ancient Dust Storms.
We may think that our dust
storms of the past few years have
been the worst in .history, but he
says, these are hardly comparable
with those which swept over Ne
braska thousands of years ago,
bringing death to both plant and
animal life. Few, if arty bones
of animals are found in loess for
mations, which indicate to scien
tists the intensity of the storms
which blew across this state, then
probably devoid of vegetation.
Nature went to the extremes in
those early clays, Dust storms were
more devastating than today, and
the processes of land erosion went
on with dangerous rapidity. He
writes:
"After dust storms deposited the
Loveland loess formation over the
state, erosion next took place con
temporaneously with the advance
of a fourth glacier, the Iowan,
which extended Into north central
Iowa, but did not reach Nebraska.
With its advance, precipitation
greatly increased here, causing
much erosion and consequently the
hilly topography which exists
north of the Platte in parts of the
state.
WOMAN 51, GETS
CHICAGO DEGREE
Mother of 3 Receives
Phi Bela Kappa Key.
CHICAGO. (CNS). Mrs. Ethel
Bennett, 51 years of age, mother
of three children, today reecived!
her reward for ten years at
tending University of Chicago
evening classes a bachelor's de
gree in English literature and a
Phi Beta Kappa key.
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