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f . b. (sHnodhi MA zv tt SAE victory stops ATO hi DAILY WWSEBMSKM threat for coveted award Official Newspaper 0 More 7ian 7,000 Sfucents 2408 Vol. 40, No. 142 Lincoln, Nebraska Thursday, May 15, 1941 Concordia choir group sings here Stelzer lo direct concert in Union Sunday at 4; 60 vocalists on program Wong cannot tells forum Japan conquer Ch inese , . . defenders of democracy Delta Upsilon unofficially gained undisputed possession of the Jack Best intramural trophy as a result of the Sig Alpha' 2 to 1 vic tory over the Alpha Tau Omega team in the softball semifinals last night. Had the ATO's won, they would have edged the DU's out of a 16-point all-sport margin and would have taken over the champion ship trophy. Their minimum of 734 points, however insures them , f t naye WQn the the runner-up trophy being glven t t claiming champion for the first time this year. ghips tennjft nd boJling, Another new trophy going to ATO's are second, with wins in the team that totals the most water Pol and track- points without winning a cham- Th(j ATQ downfall occurred in. pionship in any sport will go to th 8ocond ,nnj whcn consecu. Sigma Phi Epsilon it was unoffi- , crror8 , thJ infield position3 Sffi cl"! .t brought in two Sig Alph runs. In j f 1 fu. . 6 i , " the fourth frame, the Taus opened an attack that drove in one run. A long fly to the outfield left run ners on second and third sacks. ended in third and fourth places respectively. at a forum on Dr. Theodore G. Stelzer will di- West" in the Union yesterday. By George, Abbott. refugees in the west for fear of "The invaders have penetrated Japanese exploitation if they re China, but they cannot hold it," turn to tne eastern provinces." uciian-u ui. iiiuiaLc ung, wan tonight thp DTI virtnrv martrin " - " , of West China Theological college The refugee problem. Wong ,,?, '11 a ,,LJ , a l l.f, ? Farmhouse in the other semifinal "China-Her Far nnintpii mit hplnp, tn R, game of the evening, z to u. ine Should Farmhouse fall victim to the Taus in the consolation game Alpha Gamma Rho defeated rect the Concordia Teachers Col lege A Cappella choir in a concert in the Union ballroom at 4 p. m., Sunday, May 18. pointed out, has helped to solve another, that of nationalism. "Prc- Wong said, "Japan wants lo vious to the migrations, and in quit, but she does not know how; past centuries, the Chinese have China is fighting on a principle alwavs nrided themselves in their Close race. AGH club will tangle with SAE's tomorrow nieht for "This is the closest race I have league title, ever seen in my six years in the intramuril office, ' slates Bill Hor- the the The choir is completing a sue- in, that is, democracy." He added cessful season after traveling over that the Chinese desire to follow an AWJ policy,- wun America, Britain, and China "fighting for freedom and democracy against the totalitarian states." "The Japanese are fighting, not on one front," asserted Dr. Wong, "but on several. They are fighting, on one line, the Chinese central army; they are fighting on an other" the gurillas; and finally, be hind the Japanese, in so-called 'occupied China,' they are fighting organized groups directly aiding the gurillas." . v---':' 1 i: ....... ;;. IMMIMMat DR. T. D. which manv other nations believe stronsr familv tips and were some- ney, intramural director. "There ..... .... ... ' i i . i. , e nas oeen an unusual aniouiu ui interest in athletics this year. The softball is a better quality than we have had in several years." The Betas, who stand in third what lacking in nationalistic feel ing. Most of the refugees how ever, have had their families brok en up by the war, and they are (See CHINESE, page 2) Speech department holds 'Oscar Night' banquet Music students give original compositions Symphony group lo give concert in Union Tuesday at 8 p. in. Food supplies. STELZER . . directs choir. the state. The group has appeared in concerts in Omaha, Sewsrd, York, and Norfolk. In every town where the choir (See CHOIR, page 2) The problems of food supplies, transportation, and particularly of rehabilitation, according to Wong, have been partly solved by the "Chinese industrial cooperatives," which are groups of tradesmen or ganized to regulate prices in the Original compositions were the feature of a recital presented by school of fine arts students of musical theory yesterday. Eliza- Romulo Soldevilla was given a beth M- Tierney had char&e of as the "most versatile , ,.ifo, ,OM fu Union last night, followed by a following numbers- program in the Temple. Newly Pruden and Clarence Flick were Silhouette No. S RfbrUol (brass nar- elected members of the National recognized "For loyalty and faith- t,t, rr. Albert Grery. fulness to the speech department." """"S-d rLiib2S2Sr The new members of National cornet; Robert Krejcl, cornet; Kdward w- Collegiate Players announced were Whittaker, Flick, Soldevilla, Joyce Burke, Bette Cox and Bob Gel wick. Initiation of the group will be held within a few weeks. Mildred Manning was awarded Collegiate Players were also an a small statuette for the outstand- nounced. Elaborating on this point, Wong inS performance of the year in ,f u i the sneech deDartment at its an- -.u: j i. nual "Oscar Nip-ht" hannnet in thp Siaiueiie wituMicu iiiiicx uuca jiut luiau e 1 occupied in the true sense of the word. It merely means that a few major cities and lines of commu nication are controlled by the invader." DU's, ZBT's debate tonight in semifinals (See RECITAL, page S) Committee plans di to honor new citizens The banquet program was handled by Jon Pruden who acted as toastmastpr and brief talks nn Delta Upsilon and Zeta Beta the oriein and traditions of "Oscar various provinces. "As many as lau meet in aeDaie tonignt for Night" were given by Portia Boyn- 50 lines of work may be repre- th first time this year m the ton, Armand Hunter and Delford sented in one co-op," Wong stated, semifinal round of the interfrater- Brummer. Representatives of the nity debate tournament. The win- classeg who ke briefl were "It has been the policy of the ning team will compete against Bernard Swartz Robert Black next Tuesday, according to H. A. White, debate coach. ROTC cadets parade today for inspectors Bettie Cox and Virginia Thede. Delta Upsilon will defend the affirmative side of the question, Despite the sun that beat down on khaki clad ROTC men, cadets in the brigade went through their paces yesterday for the army in- A senior will and prophecy were specting officers who are conduct read and several humorous awards ing the annual federal inspection of "dis-stink-tion" were presented, of the unit. committee, the United A ceremonial presentation oftributed by the local the colors and music by the De- The Constitution of Molay band will be included in the States, the Declaration of Inde- won five times, negative teams program of the I-Am-An-Ameri- pendence, the Gettysburg Address three. can-Day wnicn will De held and famous American speeches Wednesday, May 21, at Everett and anecdotes are contained in the Junior High School. The meeting book. will honor the citizens who have Take-offs on the five plays pre sented by the University Theatre during the year were also given. The weather Tartial cloudiness and scattered thunder showers are predicted to day for this end of Dip st;itp. The Art Rivin and Harold Margulies highest temperature yesterday (See DEBATE, page 3) was 93 degrees. onumu Luc rJ KUsn adMi.g ..a- scnted fe tnc University Thoatre tions make a formal alliance for ,,,, ...,. , . their common interest and protec tion?" In the eight debates held thus far, affirmative teams have become year. 21 years old during the A dramatic presentation of "Let Freedom Ring" will be heard Sun day over KFOR at 3:30. Much en couragement from all over the country has been received by the committee sponsoring it here. Veterans' organizations are also planning citizenship talks for the Surveys discover collegians favor continuance of NYA aid program By Alan Jacobs. There wasn't much difference in schools. This activity is under opinion as an overwneiming ma Myron Noble, commander of the jority of the 16 Nebraska students American Legion Post No. 3. The expressing Ideas on what college State Bar Citizenship Committee aid plan they thought would work has offered to furnish speakers. the best believed that the present system of NYA work is superior Copies of a special booklet, "I to any of the other proposals of- Am An American," are being dis- fered. because students should feel they are doing something for their money. And besides, the work must be done." Wasn't sure. Harold Humrich wasn't sure. He wasn't against continuance of NYA lobs, but he thought a sys tem of loans might work out even By Student Opinion Surveys. AUSTIN, Tex., May 13. Today the far-flung social policies of the new deal administration to re lieve unemployment and create a brighter future are the battlefront for many a long and bitter discus sion. Often debated is the ques tion whether government project Officers went, into the class rooms yesterday to quiz cadets. They will continue this practice today and tomorrow along with checking on practical ability of the students. The infantry was checked for close order drill and command and leadership in the morning, and field artillery students held field exercises in reconnaissance and position at the ag campus. Engi neers were busy in the afternoon constructing a bridge and trenches. Big event today is the parade and inspection this afternoon, at 3. The review will be held at the athletic field, the inspection on the malls. Carrying on the inspection are Col. C. A. Bagby, Lieut. Col. P. Wlnlock, Col. Raymond W. Briggs, Col. Lewis C. Gordon. They will decide whether Nebraska will re tain the honor school rating it has held for over ten years. Ag students hold annual Friday sing Hoping to get deep thinkers, students who could give a thought ful opinion, we picked the library as the scene of the interviews, and here are answers we received while students paused from their books. better. He didn't think the scholar- workers earn their compensation. ship system would be good since "grades aren't everything." The National Youth Administra tion, including the plan to aid col lege students, has received its Bhare of the criticism. In favor. Although he wasn't too familiar On the traditional pageant the system, Franklin Me- grounds on ag campus, students roney, who was writing a term will congregate for the fifth an- paper, favored continuance of the nual sing tomorrow evening. The present NYA system. He disre- sing will begin at 7:30. Everyone garded the scholarship and loan Is invited to attend. plans because "they Just won't work out because of different Tall, towering poplar trees that types of people which wouM cause form natural walls for the stone a lot of trouble in the machinery pageant stage will present fitting of the thing." foreground for the singers. Agreeing witn him was Bob The ag social council sponsors Raymond who said, "I favor con- the sing each year. tinuance ot the plan, wa have now "All three are worthwhile pro posals," said Milroy Kantor, "but loans would be the best since scholarship wouldn't be effected and women, recently quizzed (See LOCAL, page 3) Senior Council has last meeting The Senior Council will meet for the last time today in par lors X and Y of the Union at 7:30 p. m. The meeting will be of special importance to all members, and John McDermott, senior class president, urges all members to make a special effort to attend the final meeting. A majority of the colleire men by Student Opinion Surveys of America in a national poll, believe that NYA work is the best col lege aid plan yet advanced. Smal ler percentages believe that as an alternative the government should grant loans to students instead of paying money for what some have termed "clock winding" jobs. Still less would like to see government scholarships instead of jobs. The complete poll, which in cludes only a proportionate num ber of the 120,000 students who held NYA positions, was taken in (See NATIONAL, puge 3 Positions open on publications Application blanks for posi tions on the DAILY NEBRAS KAN, Cornhusker and Awgwan Flash are now available at the school of journalism office. These filings must be made by Tuesday, May 20. Positions for which students may file are editor, two man aging editors, five news editors, sports editor, ag editor, busi ness manager, two assistant business managers of the DAILY; on the Cornhurker, business manager, two assist ant business managers, editor, and two managing editors, and on the Awgwan Flash, editor and business manager.