Jhl 1 AILY lEBBASKMI
By Norbert Mahnken
Scandinavian Review ...
Due to the many conflicting reports which keep coming
over the wires, it is extremely difficult to obtain an exact
picture of the latest developments in Norway. This much
seems certain, the German forces have not yet suffered any
serious reverses in Norway, and are still in control of all the
strategic centers. Overenthusiastic reports which came from
Stockholm which stated that both Tronhelm and Bergen, had
been captured by British marines were acknowledged by Win
ston Churchill to be false.
IJritish land forces have made no real attack as yet, and
in fact it seems that the much-heralded British expeditionary
force is a myth. The Germans may be running into more
opposition than they had counted on, but it comes not from the
British but from the Norwegians. This opposition is centered
around the small Norse army, supplemented by armed civilians.
These forces have been blowing up railway lines and destroy
ing the means of communication, and by tactics such as these,
and by carrying on guerrilla warfare they may be able to
hinder the nroeress of the Germans. The defense which these
bands are mailing will be of no avail, however, unless the Brit
ish naval forces in the Skagerrak are able to prevent further
aid from reaching the invading columns, while the Allies m
turn land a force of marines sufficient to exterminate the
various German bands.
Circumstances seem to demand that the Allies take quick
action in several directions. The capture of Narvik in the north
becomes of strategic importance since it is the port thru which
the jyreat bulk of the high-grade Swedish ore iis exported. The
Norwegian attack on Bergen indicates that it is of considerable
importance. Bergen itself seems to be in Norwegian hands, but
Either Bergen or Tronheim could be used as a base from which
the forts in front of the city are still held by tne uermans
drives 'could be made inland.
A frontal attack on Oslo appears out of the question at
present. The fjord leading to Oslo is some 40 miles in length,
and not over five miles wide, and would become a death-trap
for any British vessels trying to force an entrance. The British,
however, must control the approach to Oslo. Only if they are
able to shut off the German army of occupation from ammuni
tions and food supplies can they hope to defeat Hitler s latest
venture. At present chances of this happening appear about
fifty-fiftv, for German vessels in considerable number nave
been lost, but at the same time dispatches from American
correspondents in Sweden tell of German troops and supplies
that were landed today.
Sweden meanwhile maintains a nervous silence, broken
only by misleading news releases. Her position is extremely
unenviable. With her long, exposed coast line she could be
invaded at a moment's notice should she make what Hitler
considers a false move. Yet her interest should be more than
nassive. for if the Norwegians are beaten down, Sweden be
comes a mere shadow, since she then would be vulnerable on
all sides. The extent of German influence over Sweden is mdi
cated by the fact that Carl J. Hambro, Norwegian parliamentary
leader, who was to speak over a Swedish radio station, cancelled
his talk. The Germans had notified the Swedes it would be
considered an unfriendly act.
Soviet Russia . . .
. . . seems to be playing the part of an interested spectator
at present. The Russian bear is still busy digesting the healthy
bite taken out of Finland a short while ago. One eye is stil
fastened on the Finns, for only yesterday the Russians warner
the Finnish government to hurry in fulfilling the terms of the
recent treaty of peace. The other eye still watches the Balkans,
rliiflv Rumania and the Bessarabian province which the
Russians would like to cet back. Reports of troop concentra
tions along this frontier indicate that Russia plans to be ready
for any eventuality. Soviet newspapers have been giving their
friends, the Germans, a pat on the back by asserting that the
French and British forced the Germans to invade Norway and
Denmark.
In Italy ...
. . . Mussolini, Hitler's axis-assistant, seems to b favoring
his German cousin once again. Yesterday he called five new
classes to the colors. One of two things may be responsible for
this action. Either Mussolini is convinced that the democracies
will lose the war and that this may be the time to back the
winning side, or else he has decided that now is the proper
time to prepare for any possible flare-up in the Balkans, xaus
solini is certainly determined that if any grabbing is done in
the Balkans, he will have his share.
The Balkans . .
... are all worried. Hungarian officials have been con
sulting with Italians for several days, and the belief grows
stronger that this Balkan state will be backed by the southern
fascist power should any trouble break out. Rumanians have
denied that any undue activity was in evidence across the
border from their Bessarabian province, while at the same
time wishing that there would be as little to fear from the
Russians as they would like to have us believe.
Certain observers believe that it is possible that the Ger
mans may undertake a campaign in the Balkans. The recent
German demand that they be allowed to patrol the entire
Danube adds to this possibility.
Belgium and Holland . . .
. . . share in the general anxiety. Recently both these small
nations have moved nearer the Allied camp. The Allies are
supposed to have proposed a voluntary protective custody to
these two powers, which would definitely put them within the
allied orbit.
Today there have been heavy movements of Belgian troops
to the frontier, possibly anticipating a German attack. At
.(See ROUNDUP, page 2.).
0icia Newspaper Of More Than 7,000 Students
Vol. 39, No. 126
Lincoln, Nebraska
Friday, April 12, 1940
Orator filings
close today;
coeds eligible
Election slated for 16th
to determine nominees
for Innocents' society
Filings for Ivy Day Orator, to
be chosen at a campus election
April 16, close today at five in
the office of John K. Selleck in
the Coliseum, instead of yesterday
as was announced in Thursday's
DAILY.
At the same election, nomina
tions will be made for Innocents
for next year.
Any man or woman in the uni
versity who will graduate with the
senior class is eligible for the hon
or. Requirements for Innocents are
not less than 69 and not more than
106 hours in the university by next
fall. The scholastic average must
not be less than 78.
Anyone registered in the univer
sity may vote for Ivy Day Orator,
but only junior and senior men
may indicate their choices for In
nocents. From five to 20 choices
for the senior men's honorary may
be picked, and present Innocents
will select new members from the
highest 25.
Migliario still
to counsel
Home ec advisor holds
conferences till noon
Mrs. Ida Migliario, editor of the
Household magazine, addressed
home economics students on ag
campus, yesterday afternoon, on
"Vocational Opportunities for
Women Trained in Home Eco
nomics," in the sixth of a series
of vocational guidance forums.
Because there was not ample
time for conferences yesterday
afternoon, the editor is continuing
her stay here until this noon so
that she could counsel those whom
she had not yet interviewed. She
can be reached this morning at the
Hotel Cornhusker.
In her speech, Mrs. Migliario
considered the fields of home serv
ice, advertising, journalism and in
stitutional management, stressing
the opportunities that each sep
arate field offered women gradu
ating from horn economics
schools.
Cites basic necessities.
As basic necessities for success
in any field, she named public
speaking, appearance, shorthand
typing and ability to apply one
self and one's knowledge prac
tically.
The speakers are brought to the
campus by the AWS board with
the assistance of Dean Hosp
Others who are actively engaged
in bringing speakers are Mrs
Lawrence Pike, Miss Mamie Mere
dith, and Miss Norma Carpenter.
WAR NEWS
Latest war reports brought
newt that British and German
warriors of the sea and air
again were Joined In bitter
combats last night on the new
northern front opened up by
Germany's armed "protection"
of Denmark and Norway. Exact
trend of the action was ob
scure when both sides made
claims of early successes.
Wonston Churchill, Britain's
war director, told the house of
commons of thumping British
fleet successes while Germany
defiantly challenged the allies
to break her hold on Scandi
navia. Britain claimed the battle has
cost the Germans 13 vessels.
5,000 Germans were estimated
as lost compared with less than
1,000 men and four destroyers
for the British.
Hix to feature
NU preparator's
bonaphone solo
That's fine! How soon can you
come to New York?"
This was the way producers of
the John Hix "Strange as It
Seems" radio, program greeted the
telephone audition of Henry
Reider and his University of Ne
braska Museum bonaphone.
The bonaphone, a curious Instru
ment made entirely from the bones
of Nebraska fossils has attracted
wide attention.
The museum preparator played
his Instrument Tuesday evening
while New York City producers
listened in over the telephone.
Conversation ended with Reider
agreeing to appear on a nation
wide broadcast the evening of
April 25. All his expenses will be
paid by John Hix.
Barb groups
compete in
show tonight
Applause will decide
$10, $5 prize winners
The Barb Variety Show featur
ing five skits and two curtain acts
will be presented tonight at 8
p. m. in the Union. Prizes will be
awarded according to the ap
plause, with $10 going to the win
ner and $5 to the holder of second
place.
"Phcoey Chop Suey," a shadow
gram telling how eating chop
suey ruined the track career of
Paul Owen, will be presented by
tne Blue Heaven Barbs.
Minstrel show.
Joe Shaughnessey as tenor solo
1st will feature the minstrel show
presented by Baldwin's Black
Boys. Pal Club will give "Dracula
at Sunnybrook Farm."
The act clven bv the Cornhnsk
er Coons will be "Ye Old Antimie
Shop" and will sell living statues.
According to Art Hendrickson, it
boasts a hula dancer of no small
ability.
Debaters meet
for second round
Sigma Alpha Mu and Beta
i neta r i win meet tonight to com
plcte the second round of the intra
mural debate tournament.
Subject of the debate Is: "Re
solved, that the states should
adopt a plan of comoulsorv auto
mobile insurance to cover personal
injuries. '
Debates between Alnha Tan
Omega and Palladian. and Delta
ineia rm ana lappa Kegga were
neia earner mis week.
According to results announced
by Professor H. A. White, debate
coacn, Aipna rau omega, Delta
Theta Pi, Tappa Kegga are still
in the tournament at the comole-
tlon of the second round. Beta
Theta PI won its first round de
bate also.
State high
school debate
tourney opens
Sixteen teams to argue
rail ownerships and
operation today
Sixteen Nebraska high school
debate teams will participate in
the state debate tournament
which opens today in the Stu
dent Union.
Subject of the debate is: "Re
solved that the United States
government should own and
operate all railroads."
Teams competing are divided
into two classes according to
the size of the school. Three
rounds of the debate will be
completed before any results are
announced. Any teams which
has lost two debates will be
eliminated, and others will be
eliminated as soon as they lose
two.
Class A teams will begin their
round at 9:45 this morning,
while Class B rounds start at 11.
Class A teams are: Atkinson,
Hastings, Kearney, Lincoln high,
Omaha Central, Omaha Tech
nical, Plattsmouth, Sidney, West
Point.
Teams in Class B are: DeWitt,
Edgar, Emerson, St. Mary's of
Grand Island, Lyons, and Walton.
Clinton plays
here May 1
Plan double-feature
for Union anniversary
Music by Larry Clinton and
presentation of Cornhusker
Beauty Queens will be the double
feature of the Union birthday cele
bration, to be held May 1 in the
Coliseum, the evening before Ivy
Day.
Clinton, America's No. 1 ar
ranger of music, and composer of
such popular melodies as "Dipsy
Doodle," "My Reverie," "Our
Love," and "My Silent Mood," is
featured now on a commercial
broadcast for Sensation cigarets.
His orchestra is record-holder for
largest attendance at the Glen Is
land Casino in Meadowbrook,
N. J.
To present Beauty Queens.
Cornhusker Beauty Queens,
picked by the editors of yearbooks
in other Big Six schools, will be
presented. Six girls, the most
beautiful on the Nebraska cam
pus, were chosen, but their iden
tity will be kept secret until May
1, when Clinton helps the campus
celebrate the big Ivy Day week
end. Clinton started his career as a
pianist and then played the trum
pet with Ferde Grofe. He arranged
music for the Dorseys', Jimmy and
Tommy; Glen Gray, and Isham
Jones, and finally organized his
own band, which has been a tre
mendous success.
The approximate advance sale
price for tickets is $1.25. The ex
act price will be released as soon
as it is determined whether or not
an admission tax will be charged.
Inquiring reporter finds
students see al I ied victory
Sy Bob Schlater.
Norway invaded! These words
probably shocked the civilized peo
ples of the world more than the
actual declaration of war last Sep
tember 1. Another country has
been checked off the list Germany
has made plans to invade. Who
will be next?
The Allies and Germans naval
battle off the coast of Norway has
marked the beginning of war in
earnest. Speculation on who will
win the battle and subsequently
the war has been great since the
first news flashed over the wires
late Tuesday niht. Students at
Nebraska hold interesting views
on the subject. They were asked:
"Who will win the war and should
the U. S. enter under any circum
stances as long as the situation is
in Europe?
Jean Wolf, bizad senior.
The country who gets Norwaj
will win the war because of tin
strategic location of air and naval
bases there. Norway is also rich
in natural resources and would in
crease a country's natural wealth
If they could get it. I do not think
the U. S. will enter the war.
Arlene Mann, pre med sophomore
England will win the war cvea-
(See REPORTER, page 5.)