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'I-'" 'fx IXk... . .. Vol. 59, No. 38 LINCOLN, NEBRASKA Wednesday, January 4 1956 Pete ITS x -ivy ,- .- V " J- U n 0 o) (c n mruo -J i I Jllifll f Nebraska's nete Elliott Pete Elliott, former great at Michigan and assistant to Okla homa's Bud Wilkinson, accepted Johnson To Perform: Union To Sponsor Recital Featuring John Johnson, talented young Lincoln pianist, will present a pub lic recital Sunday at the Union. The recital, sponsored by the Union's musical activities com mittee, will be at 3:30 p.m. in the Ballroom. Free tickets will be available starting Tuesday at the Union office. Johnson, 16, is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Edgar Johnson. Dr. Johnson is a professor of history at the University. The recital will precede John son's appearance in New York City's Town Hall on Jan. 29. He will play in Town Hall as the win ner of the senior concerto compe tition ofv the. Music Education League of New York City, which was open to contestants from the entire New York metropolitan area. He was the youngest of 14 final contestants. Foi his Town Hall concert, he will play Beethoven's Concerto No. 2 in B Flat with Thomas Scher man's Little Orchestral Society. Johnson's Lincoln recital will in clude the Bach Toccata in E Mi nor, Beethoven's Sonata No. 2, Schumann's Abegg Variations and Debussy's Suite Pour le Piano. Johnson began his musical train ing in Lincoln with Ruth Dreamer and Herbert Schmidt and has been giving recitals here since he was 11. ' For the last two years, he has Big Seven: Fagan, Bresl ow. VanPelt Attended Council Meet Student Council members John Fagan, Marvin Breslow and Sam Van Pelt attended the Big Seven conference student government meeting in Kansas City Mo.,, Dec. 27 to 29. A full report of the proceedings will be presented in Wednesday's Council meeting. It will include ec counts of discussions dealing with varying situations in schools, gov ernment functions, powers and method of election, faculty-student relationships, common problems and the realm of student authority. Breslow commented that other schools of the Big Seven put a greater burden of student repsonsi bility on the students themselves. Breslow said he felt that the Uni versity's Student Council was the weakest in function. This was not the fault of the Council, but due to the fact that they don't have the ..-yjiM-y .....:..::.:.. . i xmmmmmamam 1 W I . . miJ , . , . .N the v coaching job at Nebraska Tuesday after delaying until after the Orange Bowl game. Ei- Lincoln Pianis ' 5!S:Sssiif ;v'::pii': ;;:;:-;::: :';;'THv5 n. " iS r""r-M MiTir i i rwrif-tiM1 Wi-i1' Courtesy Sunday Journal and Star Johnson , been attending Juilliard School of Music in New York City studying with Rosina Lhevinne and Mary Kate Parker. For the last two summers, he has been a member of Mrs. Lhe- vinne's master class at the Univer sity of Southern California and the Los Angeles Conservatory of Mu sic. Los Angeles critics mentioned his "robust performance" and "flair for the fiery" in the final recital of the class last summer. functions, to perform, he said. Fagan said he fell the delegation had gotten several new ideas that should improve the Council. The University of Colorado has an excellent student government system, he said. The system is vastly different from the Univer sity's, but this Council can profit by Colorado's experience in student government, he said. Students attending the conference generally felt that school adminis trations would be willing to give as mmdh power to student govern ment bodies as administrators felt the students cpuld adequately shoulder, he said. The meetings were sponsored by the University of Missouri, which used the facilities of the Univer sity vf Kansas City. Van Pelt and Breslow are juniors in Arts and Sciences. Fagan is a junior in engineering. " ,, Courtesy Sunday Journal and Stat liott is to be in Lincoln by the end of the week to meet with the Board of Regents. Following his last recital in Lin coin two years ago, critics wrote "fine tone," "deep communication of feeling throughout his demand ing program" and his ability to play in a fashion which is gen. erally associated with mature ar tists." M ovofny Returns From Trip Don Novotny, former University student and one of fifteen "grass roots ambassadors" who travelled to the Far East under the Inter national Farm Youth Exchange Program, re- f t turned to the K United States -recently. ; The dele gates, repre- s e n t i n g IS states, have spent the past four months living and working with farm families Courtesy Lincoln Journal in India and Novotny Pakistan. They were sponsored by the National 4-H Club Foundation and the Cooperative Extension Services in the various states. Novotny will go with the group directly to Washington, D. C, for a week's evaluation program. They will report to the Departments of State and Agriculture and to the embassies of their host countries. Novotny lived in India with farm families. Upon his return to Nebraska, he will devote several months to reporting, his exper iences to interested groups. A graduate of the University, he was Fair Board president, on Ag Executive Board, and a member of Innocents, Alpha Zet, Corn Cobs, Block and Bridle, 4-H Club and Alpha Gamma Rho. Yearbook Pictures Still Scheduled Students who have not had their individual pictures taken for the Cornhusker should call the Corn husker office and make an ap pointment, according to John Gour lay, editor. Pictures are being taken at the Edholm-Blomgren Studio, 318 So. 12 St. for $2.50. CAL. egents Much to no one's surprise, Pete Elliott has been officially named as head football coach of the Uni versity. The announcement was made by Athletic Director BI?1 Orwig in Mi ami, scene of the Orange Bowl game Monday. Elliott received the coaching bid Dec. 4, from Orwig but asked leave to delay his decision until after Oklahoma's appearance in the Bowl game. The Sooners downed Maryland 20-6. Orwig said he and Elliott will meet with the University Board of Regents in Lincoln Saturday to formalize terms of Elliott's selec tion as a successor to Bill Glass- ford. Orwig said he will ask the Re gents to formally approve a $12,- 000 annual salary for Elliott on a three-year term basis. "We were agreed that Pete El liott was the man we wanted," Orwig said. "I'm mighty happy to announce his acceptance. His abilities as a coach and his whole some qualities as a leader of young men are well recognized. He comes to us as having been a great player and leader in his collegiate days and more recently as a mem ber of a successful coaching staff." Elliott has been at Oklahoma for the past five years. He will be the twenty-third football coach of the Cornhuskers since the sport was started at Nebraska in 1890. "I feel it is a great honor to be Outstanding Nebraskan: Ulafskee, Morgan IWamed Nominees Gail Katskee, senior in Arts and Sciences and Rayj Morgan, assis tant professor of journalism, have been nominated for Outstanding Nebraskan. x Other nominees are Sharon Man gold, John Gourlay, Glen na Berry and Dr. Arthur West brook, music profes sor. ' Two letters n o m i nating Miss Kttskte have been re c e i v e d. Ac- SMT&cording to one Miss Katskee letter, her qualifications for this honor stem from one attribute, sincerity. She has a genuine interest in every thing she does. Some things are done simply out of a motive of en joyment, others through a deep felt desire to serve, the letter said. Miss Katskee, said the other let ter of recommendation, is an- ex ample of a student who takes ad vantage of every educational ad vantage which a university has to offer. But her school life is not complete there, the letter said Her intellignce, good sense and many abilities are factors which have contributed to Gail's success: but most of all, one not ices her friendliness." the letter continued. Miss Katskee is president of Mortar Board, former vice-presi dent of AUF, secretary of Student Council, former treasurer of City Campus YWCA, and a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Lambda Delta, University Orchestra, Alpha Epsilion Rho and Sigma Delta Tau. The letter nominating Morgan stated that he is worthy of the honor on the basis of his contributions to the University. He founded Photo Production, Inc., at West Stadium in 1940, and in 1945, Courtesy Lincoln Star originated photo- Morgan journalism and established t'he present labs in Burnttt Hall. His many projects for Ag College are Wise Announces European Study The Institute of International Ed ucation has made available fellow- hips for study in foreign coun tries during the academic year 1956-57. The stipends of these fellow ships are provided by foreign gov ernments, foreign universities and private foundations. Most of the fellowships do not cover the en tire cost of a period of foreign stud3r, according to Harold E. Wise, Assistant Dean andFulbright Adviser for the University. Candi dates for the fellowships should ex pect to pay their own travel ex penses, incidental expenses and a part of their maintenance costs. I' i To Consider $12,000 Salary come associated with the Univer sity of Nebraska as its football coach," Elliott said. "I know that with the united help of all Nebras kans we can develop teams of recognized Nebraska calibre. "In conversations I have had with administrative officials, I have been pleased with their attitude toward athletics as part of the col lege program. "It is with regret that I leave the staff at the University of Okla homa," Elliott added. "Being a member of Bud Wilkinson's staff has furnished me with five of the most pleasant years of my life. I have appreciated all of the fine associations with the people of the State of Oklahoma." "My respect for the University of Nebraska and the future it of fers one in my profession factored heavily in my decision to accept the offer to become its football coach." Glassford failed to pick up a five year option on his contract after serving as head coach for seven years. He had come under various negative pressures during the last four years at the Univer sity and resigned saying that "My family and I have decided for our best interests and happiness that I will not accept the five year op tion on my contract " The Cornhuskers finished second in the Big Seven this year, but were downed by national champ ion Oklahoma 41-0 in the final proof of the service he has rend ered, the letter said. He is now serving as advisor to Kappa Alpha Mu, photography honorary on the campus. In 1954, he was elected to the national Board of Advisors for Kappa Alpha Mu. Other nominations for Outstand ing Nebraskan should be sent to The Nebraskan office in letter form. The letter must be signed, though the name of the person making the nomination will be kept confidential. Deadline for nominations is Jan. 18. The Nebraskan staff will select one student and one faculty mem ber for the title. The candidate must have made outstanding contributions to the University as a faculty member, senior or graduate student. Washburn: Student Dies In Accident Over Holiday ' Courtesy Lincoln Star Washburn Guilford Washburn, sophomore in the College of Agriculture, was killed Saturday night in a one car accident about one mile east of Wahoo. The Safety Patrol said the car struck an embankment on a dead end road. The car had failed to make a turn at the end of a T- juncition dead-end near Wahoo. Delmar Drews of Yutan discov ered the car about 10:45 p.m. Saturday. Sheriff Joseph Davis of Wahoo, who investigated the accident, said the steering apparatus was broken and probably caused the accident. The car skidded 61 feet. Washburn, an Alpha Gamma Rho pledge, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Washburn of Itha ca. He was returning home after a visit with his brother at Mem phis when the accident occurred. Courtesy Lincoln Star Wilkinson game of the season. Although El liott was in Lincoln at that time when Coach Bud Wilkinson and his Sooners were in Lincoln for the game, Orwig contacted Sooner Coach Bud Wilkinson and asked permission to contact Elliott con cerning the University coaching po- Nebraskan: Deadline Set For Position Applications Students interested in second semester appointments to paid po sitions on The Nebraskan staff should obtain the necessary ap- pucation torms immediately from The Nebraskan office in the Union or from the University's Public Re lations office, 1127 R street. Completed application forms must be returned to the public re lations office no later than 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16. Dr. W. J. Arnold, chairman of the Committee on Student Publi cations, said the committee will interview applicants in the Union, Parlor A, beginning at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19. He said that as a general policy the 'committee expects applicants to have a minimum accumulative grade average of 4.5 for hours earned at the University. Congress To View Aid By BARB SHARP Staff Writer Legislation for federal aid to schools will be one of the first prob lems to be tackled by the 84th Congress, which convened Tuesday. The school legislation, expected to be introduced within 10 days or two weeks, may bring a bitter debate over segregation questions. As a final piece of legislation last session, the House Education Committee approved a bill which would authorize 400 million dollars a year of federal school construction funds for four years. -This measure would also authorize government purchase of local school bonds and underwriting of state House leaders reportedly hope segregation clause. They feel that would result in the postponement other year. Another resolution, prompted by would provide the death penalty for aircraft. Gilbert Graham, accused of planting a bomb in the luggage of his mother who was aboard a plane that crashed in Colorado, has been charged with murder under the state law. The most serious federal charge available under existing law was that of sabotaging the plane which carries a 10-year maximum penalty. Democrats Dominate The congressional machinery of the 84th Congress is in the hands of the Democrats. One of the main topics of conversation Tuesday for Democratic congressmen was the subject of investigations. House Democratic Leader McCormack (Mass.) said he thought his party should center its investigations on "control of government by big business." According to tradition, Congress conducts no legislative business until it receives the President's annual State of the Union message. President Eisenhower, recuperating at Key West, Fla., will send the message to the Capitol on Thursday to be read by clerks. . The Democrats outnumber the Republicans 49-47 in the Senate and 230-203 in the House. Two House seats, he'd by Democrats, art now vacant. Tax Cut Considered Two major Presidential tasks, the budget message and the State of the Union message, were completed Tuesday. The State of the Union message will be sent to Congress Thursday and the budget message will go to the lawmakers Jan. 16. Eisenhower met with Budget Director Rowland R. Hughes, sup posedly to discuss the big- question in this political yearwhether the administration will be able to recommend a tax cut in the fiscal year starting July 1. A final decision on that, however, is not ex pected for several months. -. Soil Plan Criticized Rep. Clifford Hope (R-Kan) threw coM water on Pn:Mnt p.ioon. hower's new "soil bank plan," the payment of subsidies to farmers. He said that he feared the administration would fail to ask Congress tor enougn money w make tne plan "It would be a waste of monev." of production unless it SDends "at lars the first year." The soil bank p'an" is a key part of the new farm program being drafted by the Eisenhower Administration for presentation, to the new Congress. Hope is a senior Republican and former chairman of the House Agriculture Committee. " - ! , 1 Courtesy Lincoln Journal Glassford cition. Elliott and his wife were in Lin coln Dec. 4 and 5 and the job was offered to Elliott at that time after the Sooner assistant had con ferred with Orwig, Chancellor Clif ford Hardin and Dean Adam Breckenridge. Elections The story on the City YWCA, Ag YWCA and Home Ec Club elections Thursday is on the back page. The candidates and their activities are listed with pictures of the presidential nom inees. Hoover Gives Commendation To Reinhardt Dr. James Reinhardt, professor of criminology, . has received a written commendation from J. Ed gar Hoover, director of the Feder al Bureau of Investigation. Hoover commended Reinhardt for his presentations at the 56th session of the FBI's National Aca demy. Hoover's letter said in part: "I thought you would be interested in knowing that at the reception prior to the graduation and follow ing the graduation ceremonies, a number of very favorable com ments were received concerning your earlier presentation to the National Academy class." school planning programs. to prevent inclusion of any anti- the adoption of such a requirement of the school legislation for an the recent Colorado plane crash, putting explosives aboard a civil operate effectively. Hniw iWlnrprf tn nVo tom i,f least 500 million to 7M .1