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THE DAILY NEBRASKAN Thursday, May 16, 1940 DailyNedmskan Ofnal Newioapw Of Mm, Tkm 7j000 Wm THIRTY. NINTH YEAR Subscription Rate are $1..00 Per Semester or $1.50 for the Collate Year. $2.50 Mailed. Single copy, 5 Cents. En tered as second-class matter at the postoffice In Lincoln, Nebraska, under Act of Congress, March 3, 1879, and at special rate of postage provided for in Section 1103, Act of October 3, 1917, Authorized January 20, 1922. Offices Union Building Day 2-7181. Night 2-7193. Journal -2-3333 Member Associated Collegiate Press, 1939-40 Membsr Nebraska Press Association, 1939-40 Represented for National Advert'smg by NATIONAL ADVERTISING SERV.;E, INC. 420 Madison Ave., New York, N. Y. Chicago Boston Los Angeles San Fratjclsco Published Dally during the school year except Mondays and Saturdays, vacations, and examination periods by stu dents of the University of Nebiaska, under supervision of the Publications Board. Editor-in-Chief Richard deBrown Business Manager Arthur Hill (Oclltona UtA ioea L y jpeamnp Two U. S. problems: Action during war, Action after peace Today a mighty war rages In Europe, a war beside which other conflicts seem to shrink in comparison both as to extent and consequence. It appears altogether likely that before this war is over, it will have spread its destructive blight over the entire continent of Europe in a general pro gram of annihiliation. Upon its outcome rests the fate of Europe and perhaps the world for years to come. Two questions are forming uppermost in the minds of Americans today questions whose importance appears so great as to make all other questions previously held as important now seem quite subordinate. First, what is to be the part of the United States during the remainder of this gigantic struggle, and second, what is to be the role of the United States In the world which is left after the struggle finally ceases? American sympathies have been with England and France ever since the ambitions of Hitler be came evident. Still it remained a somewhat passive state of sympathy during the conquest of Austria, Czechoslovakia, and even Poland. When Denmark and Norway were invaded by the Nazi legions, how ever, citizens manifested a strong feeling of indigna tion at this violation of nations who have long maintained a strict neutrality even during the first great World war. Then when Belgium and the Netherlands were Invaded last week end, outraged denunciation of Germany blazed forth thruout this country, we as citizens, felt stirred to fiery protest of such barbaric action. In the last war, the people on the eastern sea board were most sensitive to developments In Eu rope, and it Is reported that now again they ap pear more deeply affected by the turn of events than the rest of the population. It Is absurd to at tempt to read Into this a repetition of the last war, however, since it is obvious that the situa tion today Is not at all like the one In 1914 to 1918. The position of the Allies Is far graver to day than it ever was then, and it Is difficult to see how the United States could profit by lending them active assistance. This country Is by no means prepared to send Immediate aid across the Atlantic, and many authorities feel that prepara tion would take from six months to a year. Mean while whit would be our position, and what would be happening to England and France? With the channel porta In German hands, U. S. aid would be rather too late In arriving, and if England and France are able to show sufficient strength now In their defensive fighting (and one can hardly think of it as other than defensive any more), then there Is no need for U. S. assistance beyond what Is al ready being given. Granted that the people of the United States do not wish to enter the war even to save Allies from defeat, the problem will still remain as to what part this country should play In post-war reconstruction. Considering the precarious position of Europe be fore hostilities began, one can shudder at the pros pect of its condition after the present era of whole sale slaughter and destruction ends. Great cities like Amsterdam and Rotterdam which have been built up over a period of hundreds of years' have been de stroyed within a few hours. Are they to be rebuilt? Is the civilization of Europe which has been domi nant In the world for centuries to be allowed to fall into total dcbaclo? If not, It appears likely that much of the financing of reconstruction must come from the United States. Yes, the question of peace will be an Impos ing one when the time comes. A permanent basis of security on which may be built the further progress of our civilization Is a hope which must lit in the heart of every American who loves his present mode of life and can envision no happiness without Its continued pursuit TUlwa. (Rjoundup. By Norbert Mahnken CLAIMS VERSUS FACTS. The day's fighting around the city of Sedan ap parently led to a slowing down of German advance into French territory. The German high command declared that the attack was progressing steadily, that Nazi forces had pierced the northwestern ex tension of France's Maginot line behind Sedan. At the same time the German claims told of the des truction of two British vessels and the loss of 200 Allied planes which would raise to over a thou sand the number of Allied planes destroyed since the beginning of the latest German offensive. Allied reports, of course, contested most of these claims. The British air ministry asserted that the Allied force wasaiding in halting the German drive along the Meuse River, blowing up pontoon bridges and strafing ground troops. At the same time it was announced that at least 15 German planes had been destroyed, while British losses were placed at 35 for the day, which was "not considered excessive," but which claim that counterattacks south of Sedan had halted the German drive in that sector. It was admitted, however, by the war ministry, that Ger man forces had made at least three crossings over the Meuse north of their main passage near Sedan, and that from these points the mechanized legions had pushed through some defensive positions and forced the Allied forces to retreat to new positions. Thus, to summarize in one sen'nnce the activity for the day, it appears that while the German advance has been slowed up slightly by the impact with fixed defensive position, the Nazi invaders have not yet suffered any serious check. The end of all Dutch resistance except in the coastal province of Zeeland will permit the release of additional units of Hitler's ace troops, forces which will doubtless be transferred to Belgium to hasten the "moping-up" of the northern Belgian provinces. The death-dealing ferocity of modern mechanized warfare is evidenced in the estimates of the Dutch dead, killed during the week of fighting. The Dutch Foreign Minister Eelco N. Van Kleffens estimated that up to 100,000 Dutch defenders had been killed, or about one-fourth of the entire Dutch army. While the estimate is perhaps unduly large, it brings home to us with startling clearness the heavy cost of attempting to fight modern warfare with methods and equipment that are not the very latest developments in military science. The Dutch sup posedly had a capable, though small, army. Their equipment for defense against modern mechanized warfare, however, was as weak as that of the United States. The casualties tell the rest of the tale. "Reconstruction" is probably the order of the day in Holland at certain spots reconstruction of the Dutch air fields. It Is no secret that these will serve as the "jumping off" place for German bomb ers setting out for a short hour's ride to London on a visit of destruction. Authorized Nazi sources said that a great air offensive would start "whenever we are completely ready at exactly the right moment when it is most uncomfortable for England." An thony Eden, Britain's war secretary, chose not to re gard this as an empty threat, but Immediately ap pealed for large numbers of volunteers for his local defense forces, aimed at protecting the British Isles from any such possibility as the landing of para chute troops. 4 GrSrtV (Ihnnti UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA OFFICIAL BULLETIN This bulletin is for th use of rumpus organizations, students and faculty members. Notices for the bulletin mutt be sent or brought to the DAILY office by 6 p m. every day (or Insertion in Uie paper the following morning. Notices must be typed or legibly written and signed by soma one with the authority to have the notice published. The bulletin will appear, dally except Monday and 8aturday, on page two of the NEBRASKAN. TODAY GERMAN MOVIE. The Clennanlr department will prrnent the last Oermaa film of (he year in the I nhin ballroom at 4:30, 7:30 and D p. m. The film Is entitled Ktnlle and die De tektlve. men guidon. Menibere of lied Bullion, honorary mili tary MM'tety, will mi ft at 6 p. m. In par lors XVZ of llie Inlon. SAME. The Sorlrty of American Military En gineers will meet at 7 p. ni. In room 313 of the Unioa. BAND TWIRI.K.IW. All men who wish to Join the I nlverslty Rand baton t wirier nqiind are Don A. l-enti, room tttt, School ef Mnsle oa ar before 4 p. m., May II. NUMKIS. Members of Theta No, Nil Med honorary. Mill hold ilirir aeial ajumal litlttauou tan ner at the University club a week from toriity. The dinner will begin at 7:80 p. m. and will prrfnee the Initiation of men new ly tapiied at Wesleyan and the I iiiverslty of etrKk. UNION DANCE. Dave Hann and hi orchestra will play fur a Ijnloa dance te be aeM In the UnkNa ballroom at t p. m. ALrHA DKLTA PI. Alpha Delta It alumnae will meet at S:3 p. m. in parlor A of the fnhm. COACHES DINNER. Annual roaches dinner will be held M 11:48 p. m. In parlors XVZ of the Union. REQUEST P BOO BAM. Ki'gular weekly program of request nionle) will be I Hayed oa the Carnegie Mairte set In the faculty lounge at 4 p. m. America's . . . Collegians would keep army at home; fight if attacked By Joe Belden. Editor Student Opinion Survey of America. AUSTIN, Tex., May 11 As Eu rope's war spread to new fronts, observers are pointing to increas ing possibilities of the U. S. being involved. In the opinion of Amer ican college students, many of whom are of fighting age, what are the conditions under which the IT. S. should join the Allies against Cermany ? Interviewers on scores of cam puses have asked that question in a Student Opinion Surveys sam pling. The results, exclusive to the DAILY NEBRASKAN and other member newspapers, show defi nitely that the American collegian has not changed his mind, is still much opposed to rushing into the conflict. A good majority two to one may be included in two camps: Those who would have us fight only in case the U. S. is actually threatened with an invasion. The largest group of students, one-third of the entire enrollment, would keep our armies at home and fight only if an enemy at tacked on this side of the Atlan tic. The smallest group registered in the poll, 2 percent, represents the students who believe the U. S. should join the Allies at once. Following are the complete na tional tabulations: Under what conditions do you believe the U. S. should join the Allies against Germany? 1. Only If there Is actual threat of the t1. 8. being Invnded S3 I. IT. H. should not jola 31 S. Only If there Is actual threat of any American nation bring Invaded.. IS 4. Only If fOngbuid and France appear to be lowing 10 ft. I'. S. should Join now 'I fl. Other condition S 7. No opinion 4 Those are the opinions of stu dents after the German invasion of Scandinavia. Recent Allied fail ures in Norway may have changed attitudes to some extent, but the trend as the war has progressed has been more and more against the U. S. entering the conflict. Six months ago a Surveys poll pointed out that 36 percent approved of sending troops against Germany if the Allies appeared to be losing. Now only 10 percent approve. Index Chcm E's confer awards on three Morris Breunsback, was award ed a slide rule last night by the American Society of Chemical En gineers for having the highest av erage of any freshman engineer and John Cramer received a set of books for being selected as out standing senior engineer. A junior membership in the Nebraska section of the ASCE went to Kirk Florance. Roy Green, president of the ASCE, spoke on "Your future and Heritage in Engineering" at thla joint meeting of the society and its junior branch. (Continued from page 1.) complete reports for March In postal receipts and life insurance sales. Little change is noted in other indicators, except for a de cline in retail sales and building operations. The general business index can be found below as a weighted average of the first six items listed. Here each indicator is ad justed to remove normal seasonal changes and the effect of the ir regular calendar, thus revealing the underlying trends. Nebraska's business barometer: APril March Feb. 1940 T940 140 Cenera! business 'Ill 110 111 Bank debus 88 97 TVpnrtmrnt More sales M Postal receipts Ill 105 Building activity 155 lM Klrctrtc power output.. . .. 127 Payrolls 110 Employment ... 103 Life Innurance sales..... . .. 78 Preliminary. "83 102 ISO 128 112 104 70 v w 7 r v Faculty $0$&ChrU reier,en$4$Q$ (Continued fi i I and my mental board of directors met for a ho-down in decision the other day. Our annual brain banquet. Ideas were served in chunks and chased with a nector of logic. I got indigestion from the neas. Here's why. I and my three other Btlves came to these decisions. In this day and age is not is a question of what is and what isn't ? I should say that it Is for is is it In that it Is what is Isn't And if it isn't then what is for if there is no it then there is no is because we must have an it in order that there be an is. There Is a little man who isn't there for the lit tle man who isn't there can be a little man who was there but who Is now somewhere besides there. There is no doubt that the little man who isn't there actually is somewhere else other than there. You decide where there is. Has had what Had had had but now we find Has having so Had no longer has. If Has has what Had had then Had has nothing with has having what Had ad. While clover is fertilized by bees; bees are de stroyed by field mice; cats are enemies of mice; old maids are fond of cats; cats kill mice. So If there were more old maids there would be more white clover. SJ Quick, Henry, the Turns! (Continued from page 1.) staff members was copy of the transition retirement plan adopted by the Board of Regents July 3, 1939 and revised April 13, 1940. The Chancellor's letter further explained that the time when a contributory annuity plan for all salaried staff members will be possible can not now be seen, but that it is hoped that it will come within what may be termed the reasonably near future. Why Not? Store your heavy winter garments at the Evans. Have them Cleaned and Stored. Fully cov ered by Insurance. Pay for them this fall. A !s-s vn n....Jt.. a UUvlJ rrouu,y rre5e"1 "Jha. JjuunpsL Dtitujl' Elonry Busss gLt Sunday, May 19 older of all Lincoln box office records. We brine this band for your pleasure at popular prices. Get your tlcl.ets early as advance sale will be limited. Tickets at Schmoller A Mat Her 55c ea. incl. tax. 17