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Vol. 45, No. 95
LINCOLN'8, NEBRASKA
Friday, April 26, 1946
Prof. Arndt
Clarifies US
Labor State
Earl Arndt, professor of eco
nomics, classfied the present U. S.
labor situation as a "three-ring
circus" in an informal address at
the Y. W. C. A. all-membership
meeting held Wednesday evening
in Sosh auditorium.
Professor Arndt, tagging labor,
management and the buyer as the
three circus rings, compared them
to an eternal tug-of-war with a
rope having three ends. "The big
problem right now," he said, "is
that no one wants to pay for the
cost of the war."
Arndt concluded that "If com
promise involves all three parties,
there is hope of a pretty fair set
tlement. Any other decision would
only prolong the eternal circle
that now exists.
Estes Fund
Voting members, at the meeting
agreed to the establishment of an
Estes scholarship fund within the
YWCA which would facilitate at
tendance at the regional confer
ence held at Estes Park, Colorado,
June 10 to. 20. Applications for
the scholarships may be obtained
in the YW office, Ellen Smith hall.
The YWCA also went on record
in favor of the Student Council
action "providing for the full par
ticipation of persons of all races
in all Big Six athletic competition."
17" T
Pianistic Wit,
Arrives May 6
Victor Borge, master of the
raised eyebrow and urbane piano,
is coming to the coliseum Mon
day, May 6. This announcement
will be greeted without loud huz
zahs only by those who have never
had their radio dial tuned in the
right place at the right time.
Borge made his radio debut in
Hollywood as a guest star for Bing
Crosby in 1941, shortly after his
, arrival in the United States from
his native Denmark.
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An unmelancholy Dane with a
natural wit which makes it not
only advisable but imperative to
run his radio shows without a
script, Borge is inimitable. Once
started, his devastating humor be
gins to spout in the manner of an
oil well.
Not often does a humorist keep
his own orchestra convulsed, but
members of the aggregation which
travels with Borge on his concert
tours find his continual stream of
witticisms constantly different.
Serious Side.
Aside from his more, hilarious
moments, Borge manages to in
clude in his program a period of
-serious classical music, which
proves his worth as a musical art
ist, as well as a super showman.
Tickets for the performance may
be purchased at Walt's Music
store, Prepare for a windstorm,
Mabel, there'll be gales of laugh
ter, Monday at the coliseum.
Almy, Nebraska
Grad, Develops
Atom Instrument
A new type "betatron," an in
strument which smashes atoms by
electronic impact, has been de
veloped by Professor Gerald M.
Almy, according to Dr. Henry
H. Marvin, chairman of the uni
versity department of physics.
Professor Almy is a former uni
versity graduate and is now a
physicist at the University of Illi
nois. Professor Almy's betatron is a
small portable unit, while hereto
fore betatrons have been large un
wieldly contraptions producing up
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betratron produces a beam of only
4,000,000 volts but because of its
intensity is as effective as radium
in smashing atoms.
Holcomb Reveals New
Coed Counselor Group
Names of the Coed Counselors
selected for membership next year
were released today by Marthella
Holcomb, president.
Officers and board members of
the Coed Counselors are elected in
the spring at women's elections.
Counselors are chosen thru open
filings and personal interviews.
Big Sisters.
Purpose of the organization is
to serve as big sisters to entering
freshmen, to aid registration pro
cedure at the coliseum, and to
sponsor co-ordinated activities,
Charm school and book reviews.
Coed Counselors also hold the
Penny Carnival each winter.
The 140 girls selected for mem
bership from those who filed for
the positions include:
1946-47 Coed Counselors.
Alfrey, Donna B.
Armotd, Florence
Bahensky, Betsy
Hallance, Jean
Bamcberger, Klsle
Hanm, Adelene
Benn, Clarice I..
Rliimel, Mary lAa
Rohner, Mary Lou
Hollen, Betty
Bowbay, Beredlth
Branch, Jeanne
Bratt, Miriam
Brown. Dorothy
Cane, Shirley
farothem, Jarkle
Carroll, Klalne
Chambrrlln, Ann
Chipman, Betty
I-aurle, Peggie
I-ebo, Ruth
Ielnlnger, Huzanne
I-eonard, Lona Kae
Livingston, Klolse
I.ucht, Knther .
I.udwlrk, Maxlne
I.yness, Marilyn
Mareell, Joan
Marahall, Mary Ann
Marylander, Arllne
Maxon, Joan
Meyer, Marilyn
Meyer, Patricia
Miller, Marilyn
Mitchell, C.enene
Morkett, Marcla
Moll, Ruth
Moravek, Marjory
Clark, Martha
Colbert, Helen
Coppie, Katherya
Cowled, Hhlrley
Daley, Joan
Darlington, Kllen
Deffeabaugh,
Rosemary
Dldiikten, Cora Ann
Bute, Kllzabeth
Jeanne
Faes, Roberta
Krankhaoser, Joan
Farrar, Joan
Felger. Pat
Ferguson, Mar Lou
Flnkle, Ruth Ana
Fluke, Patricia
Frailer, Vivian
Frame, Mary
Freed, Phyllis
French, Betty
Oass, Rosemary
Glllett, I-ols
dish, Nancy
draff, Mary Anne
flraham, Pat
Grosshans, Hhlrley
Hansen, Vlrgene
Harris, Phyllis
Helmers, Margie
Hendrlx, I.ofs May
Hepperly, Eileen M.
Hlckey, Jeanne
Hotter, IKirls
Hoffer. Dorothy
Holcomb, Betty
Jeanne
House, Julia Ann
Huttenmaler, Betty
Irwin, Mary Fran
Jensen, Patricia
Johnson, Jan
Johnston, Phyllis
Kellenbarger, Jo
Kelly, Jo Ann
Kennedy, Kathryn
Kerrigan, Jeanne
Klnkade, Bonnie
Klnnler, Rhoda Marie
Kinney, Kay
Kuhlman, Marilyn
Ijtngley, Dora Lurlle
iANher, Dorothy
lusher, Hylvla
Motter, Carolyn
Musgrave, Mavis
Nellsen, K. Doloreg
Nellson, Doris Jean
Neuenswander,
Claudia
Newcomer, Helendot
Newsham, Merita
Nootz, Marguerite
O'Connor, Mary F,
Owen, Huzanne
Pfelffer, Donna Beth
Phillip, Lois
Plerson, Nancy
Pothast, Darlene
Prince, Helen
Purellk, Pat
Quick, Mildred
Reynolds, Marge
Rider, Myrtls
Rockwell, I-ols
Rowland, Barbara I.
Runty, Donna
Habln, Hhlrley
Hayles, Helen
Hchall, Ula Mae
Klemars, Margaret
Htahl, Kleanor
Hteyer, Ia Rayne
Mtrain, Jeanette
Htryker, Barbara
Ntufflebam, Franeea
Ntuht, Mary
Hwanson, Arils
Hwanson, Kleanor
Hwanson, Ruth M.
Hwartwood, Beverly
Toof, Pat
Thorflnnson, Lola
Ann
Tripp, Claralynn
Tubman, (ieraldlne
Vlele, Cherle
Voss, Bonnie
Washburn, Klalne
Weeth, Marian
Wentz, Barbara
Weyenberg, Norma
lee Whltham, Anne
Wilson, Donna
Wythers, Georgann
Zajlcek, Bernlce
Greer
Choral Union Presentation Sunday
Marks 100th Anniversary of "Elijah"
BY SAM WARREN.
When the university Choral
Union presents "Elijah" Sunday at
3 p. m. in the coliseum, the Lin
coln public will hear what has
been described as "the crowning
achievement" of the mature
Felix Mendlessohn.
As a choral composer, Mendles
sohn ranks among the greatest,
and his "Elijah" is the most popu
lar and effective of all oratorios
since those of Handel.
The oratorio, first heard exactly
100 years ago in Birmingham,
England, has been hailed since
that performance as an unequaled
composition. An interesting com
mentary on its success is revealed
in a letter by the composer to
his brother.
First Performance.
He describes that first perform
ance with: "During the hour and
a half that it lasted, the hall with
its two thousand people and large
orchestra were so concentrated on
the subject in question, that not
the slightest sound could be heard
from the audience. I was able to
sway at will the enormous mass
of orchestra and choir and or
gan. . ."
"But especially when the rain
clouds came, and when they sang
the final chorus like furies," he
continues, "and when, after the
close of the first part, we were
obliged to repeat the whole part.
No less than four choruses and
four arias were encored, and in
the whole first movement there
was not a mistake ... A young
English tenor sang the last aria
so beautifully that I had to ex
ercise great self-control in order
not to be affected, and to beat
time steadily."
The "Elijah," one of the few
oratorios that has ever been
staged similarly to opera with
success, was written during
Mendlessohn's happiest years, the
last ten of his short life. Other
compositions written around this
time include his "Scotch" Sym
See "ELIJAH", Page 5
TCwoiitoin) Speaks
"History and Optimism," will
be the subject of Dr. H. J. Thorn
ton's talk at the convocation
scheduled for 11 a. m. today in
the Union ballroom. Dean C. H.
Oldfather will preside.
Dr. Thornton, who is a pro
fessor of history at the University
of Iowa, received his doctorate
degree at the University of Chi
cago. He has written articles and
papers on historical and current
problems and is now publishing
Spectators May
View Goddess
Ceremony at Ag
Spectator tickets for those who
wish to see the Goddess of Agri
culture crowned tonight at the
annual semi-formal dance, may be
purchased- for 25 cents, Dorothy
Stevens, publicity chairman, an
nounced today.
Arlo Wirth, master of cere
monies, will reveal the goddess
and her six attendants at a 10
o'clock ceremony in the college
activities building where the ball
will be held. The goddess and her
court were chosen from the 49
senior women nominated on the
basis of merit.
The dance is being sponsored by
the Ag Executive board, and the
co-chairmen are Marianne Srb
and Wilbur Bluhm. In charge of
the publicity is Dorothy Stevens,
and Eleanor Johnson and Lillian
Lock are chairmen of the pre
sentation ceremony. Staging and
decoration are under the super
vision of Lois Bamesberger and
Virginia Hill is managing the cos
tumes. Eddie Sheffert's orchestra will
furnish the music for the dance
from 9-12 p. m. Tickets are $1.50
per cojple, and spectator tickets
may be secured for 25c.
Veterans Meeting
A regular meeting of the
Veterans Organization of the
University of Nebraska is
scheduled for Tuesday, April
30, at 7:15 p. m., in the Student
Union Parlors X and Z. Offi
cers for the new term next fall
will be nominated. All mem
bers are urged to turn out for
this meeting, according to Rich
ard Sinsel, publicity chairman,
who asks veterans to note the
change of meeting place.
a work on the Chautauaua move
ment in this country.
Thursday afternoon, Dr. Thorn
ton addressed Lincoln teachers at
Everett junior school. He is in
Lincoln for the 33rd annual meet
ing of the Nebraska History
Teacher's association.
Dr. Thornton will address the
annual teachers' convention din
ner tonight at 6:30 in parlors
XYZ of the Union. Doctor Lyle
E. Manton will preside.
Prof, Elliott Notes New Economics
Teaching Method at Chicago Meet
A new system of teaching begin
ning courses in economics has
been instituted by the university
designed to make the subject more
practical and realistic for stu
dents, Professor Curtis M. Elliott,
Nebraska economist, said in Chi
cago Friday before a meeting of
the Midwest Economic association.
"Introductory courses in eco
nomics are bitterly criticized by
Students because course objectives
are obscure; they are unrealistic;
they are overcrowded with insig
ficiant details which oblige stu
dents to memorize rather than
analyze; and generally the teach
ing is incompetent.
Teacher's Quality
"The success of the Principles
course depends largely upon the
quality of the teaching personnel.
The aims of the course have a
much greater chance of being full
filled if the instructors are se
lected on the basis of their ability
to adhere to well-defined objec
tives and their ability to teach
economic principles in an inter
esting manner and in a way that
students will be convinced of the
reality and usefulness of economic
theory," Elliott stated.
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Professor Elliott continued by
saying, "Because of the inadequa
cies of the traditional course in
Principles, we decided to try a
rather radical experiment at the
University of Nebraska in our
attempts to improve the course.
The main criticism against the
experiment thus far has come
from the book salesmen, for we
do not require our students to
purchase a text book. We spent
considerable time in developing a
syllabus which each student is re
quired to purchase.
The syllabus contains a care
fully prepared outline of the sub
ject matter to be covered each
week, a selected list of textbook
and collateral references for each
week's reading, a list of carefully
prepared questions and problems,
and blank pages on which the stu
dent is to keep his class notes and
notes on the required reading ref
erences. We have purchased a
large number of copies of the
standard texts in Principles; these
are placed on open shelves in the
University library.
The student is expected to read
assignments from at least two dif
ferent texts each week. In addi
tion we have made available for
the students copies of collateral
readings that have been carefully
selected; some are in the classics
such as Adam Smith and Ricardo,
some are assignments in the
standard books of readings, and
some are current magazine articles
and pamphlets of one sort or an
other which we consider valuable
readings. At least one collateral
reference is assigned each week.
The student is expected to keep
careful notes on his reading; as
a check his syllabus must be
turned in at frequent intervals to
be graded. Written assignment in
volves a short essay on a topic
that requires some special inves
tigation on the part of the stu
dent. In addition, he said, course ob
jectives have been narrowed down
to a few basic principles of eco
nomics; considerable detail has
beerr ommitted; and the students
are given an idea of how our
economic system operates not
only in theory but in practice.
Fritz Daly
Seriously
Hurt in Fall
BY DAKE NOVOTNY.
Fritz Daly, alumni secretary
and former Omaha newspaper
man, was seriously injured while
enroute to work early Tuesday
morning, according to Clarence
Swanson, president of the alumni
association. Although his condi
tion immediately following the
accident was considered critical,
Mr. Daly is now out of danger
and the full extent of his injuries
has been determined by his at
tending physician, Swanson said.
Details.
Complete details as to the cause
of the accident are still vague,
but it is thought that Daly slipped
or fell backward while crossing
the street at 14th and P on his
way to the university. Despite
the fact that he is believed to
have struck the back of his head
on the concrete, Daly's injury has
been diagnosed as a frontal skull
fracture. Strangely enough he ap
parently suffered no abrasions or
other injuries.
Scattered papers led police who
found him to believe he lost his
balance in some way while cross
ing the intersection. Mr. Daly
was unconscious when removed
to the St. Elizabeth hospital and
Thursday afternoon was only
semi-conscious, Swanson told the
Daily Nebraskan.
Past Danger Point.
Due to the nature of his in
juries, Daly is expected to be un
able to continue his duties as
alumni secretary for at least -a
month, but he is definitely past
the danger point, according to his
physician, and it is now only a
matter of recovery.
Daly, a former member of
Sigma Delta Chi, honorary jour
nalism fraternity, is well known
among journalism students at the
university and was principal
speaker for the annual Theta
Sigma Phi banquet held April 11.
He took over duties of alumni
secretary following the resigna
tion of Ellsworth DuTeau.
Union Schedules
Weekend Movie,
Brige Tourney
Twenty-six students had regis
tered Thursday afternoon for the
contract bridge tournament to be
held in room 313-315 Saturday
from 2 to 4 p. m.
Other Union activities scheduled
for this week end are the regular
coffee hour at 5 p. m. Sunday with
a free variety show, "The Merry
Monahans ," at 8 p. m. Jack Oakie,
Donald O'Connor and Peggy Ryzn
are starred in the movie.
Pat Lahr, Union director, has
announced that there will be no
union dances either Friday or Saturday.
Tassel Tea
All coeds who have applied
for Tassel vacancies must at
tend a tea Saturday afternoon
from 2 to i p. m. at the Tri
Delt house, according i Joy
Hill, Tassel president
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