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A VviJNDOW to the stars— On tup a mountain the other day men dedicated a new window to the stars. The 200-inch telescope at Alt. Palontar will roll back thej limits observable space to eight times its present volumu. We have gone a long way since Galileo. Yet once again, as in his day, men stand solemnly and a little agahst before the staggering vision of the universe around them. Again they scho the Psalmist’s wondering words: “When I con sider thy heavens, the work of thy hands .... what is man that thou art mindful of him ?” Yet this time they ask it with a difference. Speaking at the dedication of the new telescope, Dr. Raymond B. Fosdick, president of the Rockefeller Foundation, pointed out that when the giant cyclotron was built at the University of California years ago no one was thinking of the atomic bomb, to whose development it would contribute. It was an “adven ture in pure research an emblem of the unconquerable ex ploring urge within the mind of man.” Who knows, he ask ed, but that the new telescope in turn may give us “knowledge which, if we choose, we can employ in the insanity of a final war?” \\ hat is man, indeed, when he can thus turn his amazing knowledge against himself? In the centuries since Galileo, the earth has shrunk, in J man’s sight, to a mere speck of dust whirling through unima ginable immensity. At the same time, man has grown steadily in his own estimation. As Dr. Fosdick pointed out, the phil osopher has said, “Astronomically speaking man is completely negligible,” while the psychologist has retorted, “Astronom ically speaking man is the astronomer.” Some years ago a British astronomer declared: .... We do not now study direct creation so much as the ♦idols dt [our own conceiving. . . . .The subject-matter of our investigation is not the work of God’s fingers but the work of man’s imagination. From Kant’s dialectical proof that space and time are not objective realities but merely the way human sensibility arranges its experience down to the most complex modern explorations of “the de Sitter world” or the Lemaitre uni verse,” man has been gradually reestablishing himself at the center of experience, from which the discoveries of Copern-1 icus and Galileo had seemed to push him. Yet what is the man who has thus exalted himself to the height of the stars? Is it spiritually endowed man, made in the image of his creator? Too often the answer is no. It is a puny but arrogant little creature who blinks up at the idols of his own conceiv ing, then turns back to fight blindly over his speck of dust. He must look farther than the stars, deeped than his own willful heart, to find reality. He must be willing if necessary, to step—as the astronomer and physicist do in a measure— be yond the limits of the conventional “common sence” which Einstein defines as no more than a deposit of prejudices laid down, in the mind before the age of eighten. In his quest for reality he can still find inspiration in the superb achievement of men who have dedicated them selves to the advancement of human knoledge. He can thrill to the words of Dr. Fosdick on Polomar Alountain.: .... This telescope is the lengthened shadow of man at his best. It is man on tiptoe, reaching for relevancy and meaning, tracing with eager finger the outlines of order and law by which his little life is everywhere surrounded. Then, combining that scrupulous dedication to “order and law ’ with the prity of heart which accepts the kingdom of God “as a little child,” he will find a new heaven within and a nev earth \\ ithout and reality will break increasingly through .appearance. * J OTHER PAPERS SAY:— EQUALITY GETS A BOOST_ (Reprinted from Chicago Sun-Times) Because its students and alumnae frequently appear in newspapers society pages, Wellesley College, in common with se\ eral other Eastern women s schools, has the aura of beintr purely upper c rust. In actiuality, however, it is not a finishing school but a substantial center of learning, endeavoring to bring to its campus, young women of serious purpose, whatever their families station in life. It was the first American women’s college, and one of the very first among all colleges, to pro vide scientific laboratories for its student body. Wellesley has dropped inquiries about race and religion from all application blanks for admission. Its academic coun cil and board of trustees want to free the college from “even the appearance of unfair discrimination.” Wellesley is not the first college to strike at old patterns of bias. Roosevelt College in Chicago is an outstanding ex ample of collegiate equality. But everv school that calls itself . American could well follow Wellesley lead. COLORED NURSES NO LONGER BARRED Until this action was taken, colored nurses were auto matically barred from the American Nurses Association if they were denied admission to the local nurses groups which are affiliated with the ANA. Negro doctors who cannot get memberships in the Southern chapters of the American Med ical Association are still 'oarred from AMA participation on a national level. The nurses should be congratulated for taking this pos tive action which will advance the cause of the nation’s health and extend the great American principle of equalitv of op portunity. ' F We hope that the governing board of the American Med ical Association will take notice of this democratic develop ment and be inspired to live up to the idealism which charac terizes the medical profession. More than this the health of the nation is affected by barriers which deny full opportunities to colored doctors. * ^ The Veteran Asks: Q. Does the fact that I have other income have any bearing on the amount of compensation I get as a veteran with a ser vice- connected disability? A. Xo, Since your compens ation is for a service-connected disability the amount of your other income will not gener ally affect the amount of com pensation allowed to you. Q. My first husband was kil led in World War II and I re married. I have divorced my second husband, and I would like to know if my widow’s pension can be reinstated? A. Existing legislation provid es that compensation or pens ion shall not be allowed to a widow of World War II vet eran who has remarriejl. Her status cannot be changed if she is later divorced. Q. Can a veteran who has lost his original discharge certifi cate apply for unemployment allowances.? A. If the veteran has lost his orginal discharge or separation paper, he should secure a “cer tificate in lieu of discharge,” so that he can present it when he calls in person at the public for the allowance. This cert lficate can be obtained from the branch of service from which the veteran was dis charged. Q. If I convert my National Service Life Insurance term policy to permanentt insur ance, will the permanent pol icy have any cash surrender value? A. Yes. All convertted pol icies have guaranteed cash values, paid-up insurance and automatic extended insurance values, together with policy loan provisions after the pol icy has een in force one full year. For complete informa tion on National Service Life Insurance, visit or write your nearest office of the Veterans Administration. VETERANS ADMINISTRATION Nebraska World War II veterans who receive monthly subsistence checks from the Veterans Administration were urged today to study care fully a printed insert explain ing the new “cei.ling” law which will be enclosed with their June 1 checks. Ashley Westmoreland, man ager of the Lincoln VA reg ional office, said the printed instruction will explain which veterans are eligible for in creased subsistence benefits under the new law signed May 4th by President Truman. He advised them not to write or contact the VA about the new. law, because the higher rates will be paid automatically to GI Bill trainees whose exist ing records with VA contain the information needed. When additional information is need ed the VA will request it. Ceiling provisions of the law provide that earned in come plus government sub sistence pay shall not exceed $210 a month for a trainee veteran without dependents; and $290 with more than one dependent. Westmoreland said many of the state’s veterans in train ing will be eligible for the higher pay rates. Seriously disabled World War II veterans, eligible for automotive vehicles at gov ernment expense, have until July 1, 1948 to submit their applications, Ashley West moreland, manager of the Vet erans Administration regional office in Lincoln, said today. Westmoreland advises these veterans in Nebraska to apply for their cars at least 15 days before the deadline to allow ample time to process their ap plications. The law pjrovides an auto mo'bile or other conveyance, at a cost not to exceed $1,600, for any World War II veter an who lost, or lost the use of, one or both legs at or above the ankle as the result of ser vice-incurred injuries. 79th ANNIVERSARY Mr. G. R. Butler of 2909 on i Franklin Street was given a surprize party June 11th by his ' wife, Mrs. Estella Butler cel-1 ebrating his 79th birthday. 4 Tenerations were present 3 dau ghters Mrs. Sarah Washington Mrs. Mary Young and Mrs. Alice Brown, 5 grand children, Dorothy Jenkins, Charlotte Brooks, James Hayes, Joe Br ooks, Percy Jenkns, 3 great grand children Larry (Binkev) Brooks, Nara Mae Jenkins and Carol Marie Jenkins. Many gifts were received. JOSH WHITE TO APPEAR IN “THE WALKING HILLS” Josh White To Apoear In “The Walking Hills”' Josh White, the outstand ing folk singer, will make his. first movie in several years | when he appears in Columbia, Pictures, ‘The Walking Hills.’ The picture will star Randolph Scott and Ella Raines. It’s an adventure drama which Harry Joe Brown is producing and John Sturges directing. Josh will portray himself in the pic ture. He joins the rest of the cast as Josh, the guitar strum ming entertainer who joins the treasure hunters. Mr. White states that he has been wait ing for a role which will not detract from the dignit3r of the Negro people. In ‘The Walk ing Hills,’ it is assumed that he has the sort of role for which he has been waiting. BOYS AND GIRLS TOGETHER A Co-Ed Summer Recrea tion Program. Co-sponsored by the YWCA and YMCA will begin Monday, June 21 and run for 10 weeks. AH classes will be for 8 weeks, so you can still take your 2 weeks vacation and not miss any of the sessions. Just pick up where you left off. Swimming, tennis, bicycling, eolf, archery and horseback riding will be high-lights of the Summer Ac tivities. There will be classes for the novice in each of these sports. ‘Know-Your-Omaha’ trips and Sunday out-of-town jaunts will be planned as the summer progresses. There will also be special activities for Teen-agers. If vou’d like more details, phone the YWCA, JA-2748, or drop in at the YW for lunch or dinner and get one of our fold ers. Needed Records— W e \\ ill do the packing— Bring them in the Omaha Gui de’s office at 2420 Grant Street —What do you say fellows— Let us send 1.000— Kearney, Nebraska.—A call for old, used or new records was made here this week in behalf of the Nebraska Stat; Hospital for the Tuberculous by Charlotte M. Berg, rehabil itation coordinator ot the Hos pital. Miss Berg stated that the hospital recently received a ne wautomatic phonograph fo the patients, but does not haw funds in its budget for records. “We can use either 10 or 12 inch records,” said Miss Berg, “for the recreation of the pat ients. Old or new records wiil be equally appreciated by them.” She added that the records may be sent to her attention at the hospital here at Kear ney, and emphasized that-they should be carefully packed to avoid damage in transit. Speed of Eed Fox The red fox is much faster than the grey fox. He has been known to cover a given distance at the rate of 30 miles per hour. (Continued from Page 1) peace among people through out the world, apart from pol itical reasons, but as a Chris tian who stands up for the rights of the Negro people and the Jewish people as well as Protestants and Catholics, hereby commend the Honor-r able Henry A. Wallace for his contribution to the cause of a living Christianity to which our daily lives are dedicated.” The Bishops signing the statement were: S. C. Greene, W. A. Fountain, A. J. Allen, J. H. Clayborn, R. R. Wright, H. G. Tookes, George W. Baber, D. Ward Nichols, and D. Or mande Walker. t -- J Do you protect your clothes with an apron? Or are you one of those careless ones who allows the dish water or the , tlying grease to spatter and mar the beauty and texture of the fabrics of your favorite dresses. Most of us get care less sometimes, and a large part of our carelessness is due to the fact that we do not have a complete suppjy of charming dainty, and serviceable aprons. Here’s a way to save that cleaning bill, as well as yourj clothing bill. You can stop i this unnecessary wear and I tear on your wardrobe by j learning to make your own aprons. Here is a cute little number made of broadcloth i which you can make in the j course of a few minutes. Write ! for free instructions either to the Sewing Department of this paper, or clip this picture and send it to Home Sewing Bureau, 400 Manhattan Ave., Suite 4, New York 26, N. Y. Serious Salvage "Shortages of fats and oils are most serious," says the U. S. De partment of Agriculture. Serious and steady salvage of used cook ing grease helps ease this criti cal situation. . —Choice Meats— Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Fancy Groceries Trade Where you are Appreciated SeMlite Mkt. 2504 North 24th St. PL. 3004 FORMERLY TUCKMA N’S MARKET Hail Jewish State NEW YORK — (Soundphoto) — I Cheers and tears and dancing in the streets marked the unfurling of the banner of the new Jewish state in Palestine from the win dow of the Jewish Agency for Palestine here. As Haim Shertok, 14 year old son of Moshe Shertok, Jewish foreign minister, raised the flag next to the American Flag, crowds broke into the native Pale stine dance the “Hora.” The new state of Israel came into being eight hours before the British mandate terminated./' ~ Pointed Need $ Circus-star Unus, the only man in j the world who can stand on his finger, performs here on a used fat can to dramatize the desperate world shortage of fats and oils, and remind women to scrape, skim and scoop all used cooking fat. New Dark Tones For Your Hosiery' Don’t discard light-toned stock ings because of the dark shades now in style. Just re-dye them in the new dark shades of Tintex stocking dye just introduced — as was done by Karen Lewis (above), j recently crowned Queen at New i York Press Photographers’ BalL And if you have dark-toned hos iery that you want in lighter shades, you can re-dye these also, since there are six light-toned dyes available as well. The new dark shades of dye are miitique, a hazy taupe; bronze skin., a sophisticated brown; black beauty, a dramatic off-black, end gunmetal, a misty gray-black. You can achieve the transfor mation for about two cents a pair, including the color remover sug gested when changing to markedly different color or whoa re-matching odd stockings. --- The dye works on all the usual hosiery fabrics, including nylon and rayon, —— Arabic Tile Maker* The knowledge of tile production was taken into North Africa when the Arabic conquerors landed. Daily Task A teaspoonful of used kitchen grease saved every day is a sure way to ease the world-wide short age of fats and oils. Used fat scooped and skimmed day by day adds up; American women sal vaged over 670 million pounds of cooking grease by faithfully _do ing this Job.^^; j i .... Cigars may soon have wrap pers of paper-thin all-tobacco sheets manufactured by a pro cess recently invented by two Xew Jersey men. For $ale at a bargain 2 Apartment Residence Good Accomodations Ph. HA 4572 Evenings ■a—. r Why Not HURRY TO 2229 Lake Street for good eats; such as Beef Stew, Chili, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, etc. Our Fooda Are Real Gone HURRY R\CKC\FE 2229 Lake St JA; 9195 Mrs. Ella Mae Tucker, Supervisor J. Mason and E. Washington, Props. We Are Once More LAUDERING CURTAINS SEND OR BRING THEM IN Edholm & Sherman LAUNDERERS & DRY 2401 Norfh 24TH. Street! 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