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The DAILY NEBRASKA
Tueaday, January 1S, Ifrfl
Editorial Opinion
Comment
Bulletin
The Best Interests of t
... A ho
The University of Nebraska is a state institu
tion. It principal source of revenue is taxation funds
appropriated by our unique unicamerial legislature.
Other sources of revenue, of course, include federal
funds and cash funds which include tuition and
matriculation.
For the past several years now, the univer
sity's share of legislative appropriation has a
mounted to about two million yearly. The number,
of students has increased every year. Many pro
fessors have left this institution for higher
salaried positions. Classroom facilities are lack
ing. Personal association between student and
professor is at a minimum because of over
crowded classes. And like every state institution,
department, or board, the university wants more
revenue. From the state coffers, naturally, and
from wealthy loyal alumnia necessity it says.
We who are close to the scenes can see that
necessity. Taxpayers of the state wouldn't have to
look far to see it also. Other state Institutions also
need greater financial assistance and their plight
can as readily be seen. The financial conditions of
Nebraska's people, however, will allow taxation only
to a certain degree. The legislature must do the
appropriating of the revenue raised from that tax
ation. Is there any reason, then, to deny the fact
. that the university, like every other state institu
tion, board, or department, has its own state
lobby and influence over the federal forms of as
sistance? Is there any reason to deplore the fact
that the university must play Its own quiet form
of politics to attain its share of that being handed
out? The best interests of the university make
this a necessity.
But far more important in the best Interests of
the university, however, is the keeping of the insti
tution in public favor-favor which should neces
sarily imply favor on the part of those representa
tives who dole out the public funds. Herein lies one of
the most important duties of the chancellor. The
duty to show need-yes, but also the duty to "ration
alize" education to assure public faith in it, and the
duty to show why "education keeps on with a rising
curve of expenditures." The duty, also, to keep har
mony between the institution he represents and the
disbursing branch of the state government. In the
belief that "easy money" is no longer available for
educational institutions, he must openly seek the
same favors aa those sought by other institutions,
boards, or departments of the state. The situation
at every state university is similar.
Is there any use concealing the fact, then,
that the legislative Journal of Nebraska's recent
special session reads: "The clerk read a letter from
Chancellor C. S. Boucher of the University of Ne
braska setting out the basketball schedule and en
closing two tickets for each member." This is in
the best Interests of the university.
The best interest of the university further
stipulate that ....
Members of the faculty refrain from any
Chrit Pe'"
BACK THEN
When Grandpa was youthful,
The ladies were truthful,
So pure and demure and appeallngly sweet,
All shackled and rustled,
They crackled and bustled,
And screamed when they dreamed of revealing their
feet
With sashes unfurling,
And lashes upcurling,
They fluttered and stuttered when asked for a
dance,
They twittered and bridled,
They tittered and sidled,
And chilled at the thrill of a masculine glance.
No high-balled cavortlngs,
No ribald retortings,
No parking and larking with petters diverse,
No showing poses,
No glowing noses,
When Ladies were Ladies for better or worse.
No shocking complexes,
No talking of exes,
Those peerless young dears would have yipped at
the though
No shingling of tresses,
No mingling caresses,
1 11 say In a way, they were gypped quite a lot
No rude little vamper,
Intruded on Grandpa,
For shelklng was sneaking and necking a crime
Prevailing conditions
Curtailed his ambitions
Yet, I guess he got by
But I don't see bow or why.
he University Are ...
use organ
criticism of administrative policies. That members
of the faculty recognize the sad fact that their in
stitution, like all, must bow to the god of public
opinion and place itself at the mercy of the legisla
ture every two years. The faculty members, and
students, refrain from any action that will bring
their names before a public ready to ridicule the
entire institution. That the university personnel, for
the present, must accept everything as being har
monious within itself and that certain barriers must
necessarily be set up against certain expressions in
the classroom or for public consumption.
Alumni and students cooperate in every way
and do nothing to bring ridicule or adverse publi
city on their institution.
And most important, that the students news
paper be made a house organ of the institution.
That its objectives be the same as those of the
university. That it coooperate in every way with
the administrative judgment good or bad. That it
put off a bad situation by smug joking or appro
priate quotations. That it forget the indifferent.
That it recognize certain things as not appro
priate for the "best Interests of the university."
No journalist, even if he chose his training in
Nebraska's school of journalism, was ever taught
that Editors must sometimes forgo that training,
however. Then they become disillusioned. We are.
We have been for the past week or so. The best
interests of the university are .... well.
Collegiana
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CLAIMS TO BE THE WORLD'S ( V;.? Xfi ' Zj Aw
TALLEST COLLEGE STUDENT I vj 'QMV'
HE IS 7'2" IN HEIGHT AND Jttffis .-Tl V
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ACTUAL PLWNGTIME OF &' CsJ
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GAME IS 29 WIN. AND 30 SEC. 4 i ;? mW f) f,
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J.H.HENICA.-
83 YEAR. OLD HEAD OF THE
GA.TECI I. WOOD SHOP. USES
A PORTABLE M1CR0PHONB
WHEN HE LECTURES.
JAPAN THINKS IT OVER.
Admiral Mitsumasa Yonia is the new premier
of Japan. For the second time in six months there
has been a thorough-going shakeup among the Nip
ponese leaders. Although this appointment has oc
casioned genuine surprise in some Japanese circles,
it should not surprise Americans. For the abroga
tion of the U. S.-Japanese commercial treaty of
1911 takes effect Jan. 26. The Japanese have been
depending for two years on the United States for
56 percent of the materials with which to wage
war on China. The outbreak of the present series
of wars in Europe has increased her reliance on
the United States for such essentials of war. With
more than a million men strung out along extended
battle lines from Chensi province to Cochin China,
the Japanese desperately need more guns, airplanes,
fuel oil, motor trucks, and medical supplies. Ours
is the most available source of supply.
At the same time their Manchoukuoan border
warfare with Russia compels the Japanese to
keep their crack regiments there for whatever
flaws the Red Army shows In Finland, the Far
Eastern Army consistently trounces the Japanese
in the fighting on the Manchoukuoan front
Much has been learned by painful experience
since the days of 1937 when chauvanistlc Japanese
military and naval officers spoke of their ability to
handle China, Russia, and the United States simul
taneously, If need be.
United States Ambassador Grew, with his
talks "straight from the horse's mouth" has done
a great deal to convince the Japanese that we are
far from the complacent observers the Japanese
thought us to be in the past. Projected plans in
this country for a super-battle-fleet do not add to
the Japanese peace of mind. Accordingly the Orl-
ental sails are being trimmed.
Admiral Yonal is known for his knowledge of
American affairs and his many American friends.
His government will seek, by all the means in its
power, to encourage friendly diplomatic and com
mercial relations with the United States.
THE WAR OF NERVES.
Belgium this week has completely mobilized her
military forces, while the Netherlands cancelled all
army leaves. Britain at the same time suspended
all leaves for the British Expeditionary Forces.
Cause of these actions was a rumor that Germany
is preparing to launch an offensive drive hrough
the Low Countries, concurrently with a mass air
attack on the British and French.
As has been stated before, It seems extremely
doubtful that any great Nazi offensive action will
be undertaken just now except under the duress
of unusual circumstances. These rumors that have
caused so much consternation In Europe may well
be interpreted as a German attempt to arouse the
anxiety of her enemies and possibly lead to III
considered action. It Is another stroke In Europe's
"war of nerves".
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA OFFICIAL BULLETIN
This bulletin Is for the us. campus organizations, students and fac
ulty members. Announcements of meetings or other notices for the bulletin
may be submitted at the NEBRASKAN office by 5 p. m. the day before pub
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on Saturday. Notices must be typed or legibly written and signed by some
one with the Authority to have the notice published. The bulletin will ap.
pear daily, except Monday and Saturday, on page two of the NEBRASKAN.
GLEE (LIB SINGERS.
Applications fur tryout for the onlver
llr alucer and the men's tie riab may
be made this week at the office of the
school of munlr.
mi DELTA KArrA.
A dinner and meeting of PM IKIta
Kappa will be held at C:M p. m. today In
lnloa parlor X.
HARMONY HOLE.
A Harmony hour sponsored by Slnfonla
will be held at 4 p. m. today in the
faculty lounge of the In kin. Kecorda will
be played.
GAMMA LAMBDA.
morrow at 4 p.
I
m. hi room SOS of the
meet today at
Gamma I-nmtida will
I p. m. In In Ion SIS.
SIGMA ETA ( III.
Pledge of Sigma Ela CM will meet
tedny at 7 p. m. In room 303 of the
In Ion.
Sigma Ela Chi member will bold a
meeting at 7 p. m. today la room 31S
of the I nlon.
EVANGELICAL STUDENTS.
The I-ratne of Evangelical Students will
meet at 7 p. ni. today la Lnloa. Sis,
PHALANX.
A mrrtlnc of Phalanx win be held 7:30
p. m. today in I' nlon SIS.
FAtTLTY SCHOLARSHIP LECTIRE.
Ir. Theodore A. Kimwlbach, department
of agronomy, will dliru 'The Mode of
Agronomic Reicarrn" at the K a e a 1 1 y
Keliolanhtp lecture program Jan. 18 in
the I'nion. The addre will follow a din
ner to be held at :l p. m. Draa O. J.
r'rrgunon In In charge.
TAP DANCING CLASSES.
Tap dancing rlaaes sponsored by the
Coed Counellor will be held at S p. m.
today In the I nlon ballroom.
BARB WINTER PARTY.
Holders of barb memberehln card may
eail at mora SOI. Student l nloa for their
barb winter party blda. Ticket will
on sale to the public Feb. 7 at 60e a
eounte.
TAP DA.VCI.NO LESSONS.
Tap dancing rona for women will
be Riven on Ilie tinge of the lnloa bull
room teday at ft p. m. The lron, n
Mired by the Cord (minx-tort, are given
free to all women (Indent.
PRESBYTERIAN RTIDENTH. '
Preohylerian atndenU will meet tomor
row noon In Parlor X of the I nlon.
MD PHI FPSII.ON.
Member of Ma Phi EpMlon will meet
tomorrow at 7:Su p. in. In room SJO of
the I nlon.
8CRAPBOOK HOBBY GROl'P.
Herapbook bobby (map will meet to-
(XRN COBS.
No more reralar meeting of Cora Cobs
will be held this yeir. All future meetings
will be announced la the DAILY.
ASCE.
Member of the American Society of
Civil Engineer will meet tomorrow al
7:30 p. m. In room SIS of the I nlon.
GAMMA ALPHA CHI.
Gumma Alpha Chi will meet tomorrow
at ft p. ni. In room Sit of the I'nion.
SIGMA ALPHA IOTA.
Sigma Alpha Iota will meet at 5 p. a,
tomorrow In room Slfl of the I nlon.
DELTA OMKItON.
Delta Onilrron will meet tomorrow at
7 p. m. In the lnloa.
MATINEE DANCE.
A matinee dance w ill be held tomorrow
at p. m. in the I'nlnn ballroom. rKudenta
must present identification card for ad
ml t Liner.
SKETCH CLASS.
Next meeting of the I'nion Sketch rlaas
will be hrld tomorrow at 8 p. m. In room
SIS of the I nlon. A mule model will bo
provided. Mr. Alberts will Initrurt,
STUDENT COUMIL.
The member of the Student Council win
meet Wednesday at ft p. m. In the ram
pus studio to have their picture take
for the Comhiuker.
The Council activity file committee will
meet today In room SOS of the I nlon.
PI BLICATIONS APPOINTMENTS.
Application for frlkiwlng position oa
the aladeni pablicnllnns will be received by
the publication board anlll Wedaeaday,
Jan. 17, at ft p. m.
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the nffiee of the chool of journal In in, I'nl
vrroity hall lot. Material already oa fib)
need not be duplicated.
PHI SIGMA IOTA.
Betty Ana Duff and Kclma Hill will
peak at a meeting of Phi riigma lota
tomorrow at 7:110 at the home of Mrs.
Frank llrnllne, 022 South tl.
CORNHUHKER PICTl RES.
Cornhutker editorial taff will have their
pirl ore takea at the cam pa studio today.
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