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Poga 2 Editorial Comment: Money Shuttle System Dangerous Possibility The April 24 edition of the Nebraska Education News carries an article on page IS with the headline "Nebraska's federal aid plan gets Washington approval." The story concerns federal funds to im prove science, math and modern foreign language instruction in Nebraska schools under the National Defense Education Act The interesting paragraph in the story Is the second one which states that the Nebraska plan was "shuttled back and forth between Washington several times before it was finally suitable to both state and national authorities.'' Now, both the state and federal govern nents had a share in saying where the money went. Since local school boards win match the federal apportionments to tehir districts on a 50-50 basis, we assume that the state bad an equal shire in telling the federal government where the money was to be used. Bat the phrase "shuttled back and forth Errors Happen To Everybody Even Prof essors It happens to the best of us. Jerome Ellison, chairman of the depart ment of journalism at the University of Indiana, whose recent Saturday Evening Post story oa college frivolity received editorial comment in many campus news papers around the country, collected an amazing number of letters to the Post editors over his essay. But the classic was one from the presi dent of Ohio State University. It seems that Mr. Ellison dropped in a few choice comments about a riot involving 3,000 students which be claimed took place on the Ohio State campus. As it turns out, the riot was at Ohio Uni versity at Athens, some distance removed from the Ohio State campus at Columbus. This the Ohio State Prexy pointed out, with very little reserve as to strong language. He concluded by saying that Mr. Ellison ought to teach repotorila ac curacy to bis students "once be gets the hang of it himself. Oh, the life of a newspaper man is pre carious, even if he is the chairman of a college journalism department The Spectrum This weekend Is the big one. Within the next five days, 13 junior men will have grass stains on the knees of their trousers, a similar number of wom en, give or take a few, will have mascara stains and ruffled eye brows, more ivy will have been planted to wither and die, a senior woman will have a day of ivy fested glory. A fraternity and a so rority (undoubtedly) will have groaned their way to singing trophies, laun dries win hare a field day after Spring Day came, a dozen juniors win be extnordinarfty unhappy. And among other things aspirin sales and headache numbers will go up, hand Ja hand, or hangover in hangover. Traditioa is tradition, however, and as such, may it live. But as this season rolls around, let's hope it isn't the cad f the activity trail for some of the juniors who may feel a litS left out Saturday sight It's easy to see how wholesale apathy ca set la wbea a goal has sot beea reached and never caa be reached again. It's interesting to speculate just how much the chances of being chosen for a senior honorary influence the actions of an individual throughout his or her first three years of school. What would our activity world be like if there were no such means of honoring the supposedly top persons in activities and scholarship? Is it poslble not to have such a means of recognition? Is tt likely that little change would appear if the two groups weren't to tackle and mask again? Then activity people would just have to bask in the glory of the particular group Daily Nebraskan KSTT-nGBT TEAM OLD ZZLZTTJTZT ' SSaKtMrt Awaciato ColierUto rrew h o Isterli-rUi. Trem SSEs?- - - t. Mwi KUmJ AJrcrtisSar Servtoa, MArr"" m' ttZi tt: tm te. 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Another measure of local control, that precious but ever dwindling hallmark of democracy, will be lost For if there is "shuttling back and forth several times between Washington" over a mere $152,036, the amount of the Defense Act appropriation, think what there will be when the amount involved runs into the millions. Ton can rest assured that Washington isn't going to toss that into the laps of local and state schoop boards to spend as they please. Nowadays, some people claim that the battle against totalitarianism will not be won by the Russians . but lost by the United States. In other words, constant Soviet pressure will panic us into changing our methods until we are just like them. Now federal aid to education doesn't necessarily mean federal control over ed ucation. But in every other country in the world where the national governments aid local education that's what happens. Britain, France and Germany, have all managed to keep their educational sys tems more liberal than Russia's but only because their governments have not made a concerted effort to control the minds of those being educated. But Germany daring the 30's is a ter rible example of what ruthless men com ing to power can do with a controlled ed ucational system. This all paints a very dark picture of what could happen. As yet, we can't say what will, of course. We hope that panacea type legislation win not be enacted on the national level until local governments, acting under local pressure solve what ever individual problems they have. It's certain, however, that Big Daddy in Washington can't be legislated into the lo cal problems of each and every one of the nation's school districts without exer cising some measure of arbitrary control. And in a society as diverse as ours, that just wouldn't work. f Erans of which they were a member or officer. In such a set-up the person is judged by people in the organization who know him and. what he has done. The senior honor aries are supposed to be made up of the persons who have attained this respect and position in activities while maintain-. ing high grades. It seems hard to set up such a situation where top effort and work is not recog nized (besides in the mind of the indi vidual and the associates he convinces), but such a situation would separate the sincere from the insincere and the persons dedicated to service and the ones dedi cated to ego. Centennial Since the University has been planning to take part in quite a few of the Lincoln Centennial activities, another plan similar to the downtowners sodding down a mall on O St could bring about several needed changes hereabouts. The plan would be to put a tod mall in (he middle of 16th and 14th Sts. Not only could the campus beantificatioa committee have a ban with such a project but the number of pedestrians being cut down by drivers on these streets would be reduced. Since the committee has ignored my plan to install moveable sidewalks, per haps this will catch their fancy. Some or ganization, probably an offspring of the Student Council, could have a name-tbe-maU contest Each year on Ivy Day or Arbor Day, perhaps, some wheels could plant gladi olus bulbs. As originator of this plan, I would like a portion of the mall dedicated to me as an everlasting tribute to a warped mind. The Doily Nebroskon ll !. t,' .. V.iHrV-- XXM ",.' 1 bfiwtaXa. ' ,-afcHCHAiafi BROUN. .1 u as r6AMlSM0N3ty AND r CAN'T SLEP.J'M A t 1 T-fV iv I i . rvr t Disgusting To the Editor This idea of Bob Handy's to assess all students an rvj JC J 43 Excavations The end of this semester is fast approaching and many will be achieving their life-long ambitions. Some will continue to per s u e ad- v a n c e d d e grees, while 2 others will Vl.fr iiie me reipos- sible posi tions in the various fields. It makes me glad to Kandy see the scholars climbing the ladders of success. But I also hate to see them leave the University be cause they are a great as set to all of us. Cosmo Club The Cosmopolitan Club had its election on Wednes day, and it is sad to ob serve all its ex officers will not be here to advise and assist the new officers next year. Ken Ackbarali as presi dent has done a lot for the betterment of the club. I am sure that the Foreign students appreciate the de votion and the service by Ackbarali Keith Gardner as vice-president has been very co-operative and help ful to the club. Lest I forget the club has a great obligation to the two American girls who have been working day and sight to help run the club smoothly. They are Margot Hornady, secretary and Marcia La gin g social chair man, who will also be grad uating this semester. Pete Biddgleburger, a very fine American had the great task. He was the treasurer of the club and did an excellent job in col lecting the dues. Working behind the scene with her constructive ideas is Marina Wischnewsky who will be graduating this se mester. Marina is major ing in international rela tions and will be doing graduate work at the George Washington Uni versity. She said, "My dream is p be an ambas sadoress. In addition to the above officers. Rex Knowls and Dr. G. W. Bosenlof, and many other foreign and American students have done a lot for the club. President While acknowledging the tremendous service ren dered by the former offi cers of the club, I must thank all for electing me at president of the club for next year and promise to do all that is within my limits for the betterment of the club with the kind co operation of the members. I have great confidence in the rest of the officers who will be assisting me next year. The vice-president John Lutton, and sec retary Nancy Hansen, are very fine American students who understand both the American and foreign stu dents very well. Of course the treasurer Majed Tayar u the right perv& for ths job. Nobody can escape from him. Once these officers are elected, we should not leave the whole task on their shoulders. The club belongs to everybody both the American and foreign stu dents. It is not exclusively IF IT KEEPSCN RAlNINS.UleMAY) NEVER 6ET TO I cant sleep... i keep THINKNS A30UT ALL TAE lUABLEBMAE I'M NO CATCHES. I'M A HANO HAYES! Daily Nebraskan Letterips extra $1.25 per semester to bring "more and better" artists here is downright disgusting. It's communist- for the foreign students. If you are a member, please feel free to advise us, and if you are not a member, why don't you become one? Incidentally, please do not forget the farewell din ner to Dr. Rosenlof on May 8th at fi p.m. at the Student Union. It would be fun if each foreign student wouM bring an American friend along with him or her. Photoplay A diverse offering of movie fare is on deck in local openings in the com ing week. To be presented are "Liane, Jungle God dess and "The Bol- thni Bal- 1" let" Let no one scream that we won't have variety! The first p r esents the girl dubbed West Germany's answer to Brig itte Bardot" Marion Mi chaeL "Liane, based on the European best-seller by Anne Day-Helveg, is the story of a young girl, lost as a child off the coast of Africa. Rescued by a sav age tribe, she is wor shipped as a goddess be cause of her beauty. But, the serene life that might ensue is spoiled by an ex pedition attempting her capture. What is left is for Miss Tarzan to swish through the trees to free dom and an eventual ro mance. This is not art, but "liane" means business. The State has it Wednes day. Far more rewarding, but with a far more question able boxoffice future, is the J. Arthur Rank presen tation of "The Bolshoi Bal let" This excellent and beautiful film will have a one day run with perform ances at 2; 15 and 8.15 p.m.) on Monday, May 4th. Recognized by critics throughout the world as a hallmark by which all oth er ballet groups must be judged, the troup's per formance in London about two years ago has been re corded in Eastman color and in wide screen. Paul Czinner, who so nicely shot "Don Giovanni" at SaKz burg, produced and direct ed this first of the interna tionally released Bolshoi films. Prima ballerina, Galina Ulahova will dance the full length classic, "Giselle" in the picture, whkb also has six other ballet sequences typical of the Russian rep ertory. Excerpts from "Swan Lake" and "faust" will also be presented. 'Snows' The Union's Sunday of fering is Darryl F. Zan uck's production of "The Snows of Kilimanjaro." an other in his series of screen treatments of Hemming way writings. Critics have shaken their fingers at the rearranging liberties taken by Zanuck writers in put ting what has oftelea diffi cult material into accept able film versions. But de letions, revisions and addi tions aside, "Kilimanjaro," in its cast (Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner and Susan Hayward) ; color location photography Sa ParLs, Spain and Africa) and fine directing by Henry King, makes for two exciting hours of rewarding entertainment. If ; I i 3 did T3 PLWU?E WONT EVR 6ET geAI&M it's Tim o'aaxAN& I'm . STILL AutAE.-I WONDER IF AKf Cr THE GihcioCN Wfc TEAM ASE HAMS T2a SLEErlNSf ic. It's hitting below the belt If these more and better artists can't be brought here on a volunatary sub scription basis as is done for Community Concerts, it's obviously because there are not enough students in terested to carry the ball financially. Not being in terested, or perhaps under standably sketpical about letting someone else spend their money to choose their entertainment for them, there is no reason for them to contribute a nickel to this hare-brained scheme. Some may even wish to stay home and study or watch 20-year-old mov ies on TV. Only those who want to hear and see what can be brought in should pay. Only those who go to football games buy tickets. Only those who like to dance pay for dance ticets, etc. etc. etc. Some of us are getting a little tired of having this Student Union bunch auto cratically cram expenses down our throats to cover their little pet projects. It is time to draw the line. B. E. Anspaugh Open An open letter: Dear Mr. & Mrs. Rosenloff. It is an established fact that mutual understanding is a prerequisite for the creation of a better world. Your extraneons efforts and wide achievements in rendering the exchange stu dent program a practical means of attaining that goaL are highly appreciat ed by alL In recognition of your great contributions to that end, you really de serve the title of "Interna tional Citizens." Vist any country and I am sure you will find sincere friends. One the occasion of four retirement, I would like to extend to you the best wishes, heartiest grati tude and highest regard of all the people of the world. May God bless you in your retirement for the great services you have rendered- to others. Yours faithfully. All Kambal The Sudan Example To the Editor I asked Barb Wilson why she didn't tear up religion. Her reply was-1 quote, "To hell with religion, I'm sick of it" I would like to know if Barb is an example of the writers on the staff. Dick Shuman Beatnicks To the Editor: I understand Miss Sides wants to know about the Beatnik movement here in E5 VOTE For These Dependable Candidates! Agricultures DON EPP Lave : J. B. FOURNIER Arts & Sciences t TOM FROLJCK KEN TEMPERO Business Admin.: DICK NEWMAN LARRY KILSTRUP Engineerings WINSTON WADE BILL BOGGAN DON GABLE Tuesday, April 28, 1959 CWAIND Samtcz. Lincoln, Nebraska. First there is a Beatnik (spelled Beatnique) group on campus, although it is not completely composed of University people. Included in it are a downtown engi neer, a University professor whom I am not at liberty to name, a librarian and many others that would be classi fied in a typical bourgeoise society as "respectable wholesome souls." Our purpose? We have no purpose. We realize this is a purposeless world and God is non-existent It is full of suffering and absurd people who want to save themselves at the expense of others. We are sick of the stupidity and ignorance of people who continue to act phony even though the act of "phoniness" has long been deeded by anyone who has the slightest bit of observation about people. "Your University" has long ago lost its true meaning and is now a typical seg ment of chrcme-plated so ciety dominated by the phoniest of all people the Greeks. And so we just want to be left alone; we despise the Bourgeoise element of American who have failed to see what miserable con dition the world is in. (Don't give us that Norman Vincent Peak nonsense about positivity either.) We live only for the day, for "kicks," as you might term it. Live, man, live; you have to be mad, insane about life, insane enough to do anything, because this is the true nature of man. Why should we hide it? I hope you don't confuse us with those people who run around tiie campus in dirty jeans and uncombed hair the artist crowd be cause a true Beatnique ne ver attempts to attract st ention to himself as an ego-centered fool does. The Beatnique wants to remain completely an outsider who has nothing to do with the majority of people. It has been rumored that we hate people; I can only say we hate people who are phony and that includes most people. Another misconception is that we are supposed to be existentialists. We do not subscribe to any Sarrian doctrine of such ridiculous platitudes as "conemned to be free" and "existence preceeds essence" or inte lectual ethics as proposed by Heidigger, Jaspers and Kierkegaard. Man is not the future of man contrary to what Ponge says, for man has no future at all! If Miss Sides is interested in interviewing one of us, perhaps it can be arranged at a future date. Beatalques Dentistryt BOB THEEDE Teacher it ROY NEIL DAVE MYERS t ' J-7 -