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2 DAILY NEBRASKAN Thursday, September 18, 1941 dUoAlal Sidtsdin. The Daily Nebraskan FORTY-FIRST YEAR. Subscription Rates are $1.00 Per Semester or $1.50 for the College Year. $2.50 Mailed. Single copy, 5 Cents. Entered as second-class matter at the postotfice in Lin coln Nebraska, under Act of Congress, March 3, 1!79, nd at special rate of postage provided for in Section 1103, Act of October 3. 1917. Authorised September 30. oitictj .Union Build i n g. rw..7ii NlKht J-7183. Journal 2-JJ30 Member Auoclated Collegiate Pruw, 1940-41. Member Nebraska Press Association, 1940-41 Represented lor Nation (Advertising, hy NATIONAL AliVKKTlSING (tKKMCK, INO. 4t Madlm Ave., New Vf k, N. 1 . Cliirato Blni Antelea fan Kraneli.eo " PiTbliehTcTTMilv durTnn ttaiichoo lyrar except MnmTa nl RaturOavs. vacations, and examinations periods by Stu.lenif. ..r the University of Nebraska under tha supervision ot tlie 1 b lieations Board. Editor Mary Kerrigan Business Manager Ben Novicoff rillffOHl AlTTlKFAItTMKNr. Managing Editors . . . ."Morton Margolin, Paul Svcbeda News Kditors Marjorie Pruning. Alan Jacobs, Marjorie Mav, Randall Pratt, Bob Sohlnter. Sports Editor Boh J'Jer " rTm n kss TiKiRTMTfvr. AssirUnt Business Managers. Betty Pixorl. Tiiil Kantor Circulation Manager Tel Rc.Uikop The Final Tally Counts With an average of 15 pledges each the uni versity's 20 fraternities closed a successful rushing pea-son Tuesday noon. At this point most of them are laughing at the predictions made last spring and summer that the fraternity system is crash ing," that "U. N. fraternities must advertise for members" and "the barbs will take over." This year a total of 292 new men students were pledged to fraternities 40 more than last year. And this increase occurred in spite of the dire end predicted for fraternities, and the anticipated de cline in enrollment because of the war. We believe, that this year the fraternities, with a revised rush ing system, were mote co-operative with each other than ever before. We believe the statement that "the baths ale taking over" is almost unworthy of comment. This statement has a political tinge and has nothing whatever to do, as far as we can see, with whether fraternities continue to prosper on the University of Nebraska campus. The fraternities are meant to be homes and places where friendships are devel oped. The barb organizations on the campus pro vide a social program and opportunity for making friends for students who do not join fraternities either because they cannot afford it or simply be cause they are not interested in fraternities. We wish to congratulate the fraternities for the co-operation they showed during rush week and for their new pledge classes. L i Ity Marjorie May ----0 Men students 'hatching it" hole would probably welcome ionises similar to those taught at Weber College in Ogdeti. t'tah. Instituted this year, two home cionomic classes ate open to Men only on that campus; one concerns food .selection and prepa ration, the other, personality developnn nt. "The fust is a class devoted to the prepaiatfoil cf meals." a story in "The Signpost" explained, 'dealing with cost, nutritive values, and place of Ml Vice. The second discusses I lie follcge In all's ill ess lor various occasions, cone.'. let, grooming, and behavior. Lectures by guest speakers pioiuise added inte rest." At the beginning of the year coeds usually have a problem in whether to go on blind dates or not, i-ince all fraternities try to get their pledges dates and sororities like to do the same foi gills wealing their ribbons. The Kansas State Collegian, sensing this situation on the K State campus, published an article titled "Blind Date A la Carte," which states in part: "In getting away from generalities, girls who accept blind dates will be divided into three classes. First there is the I-Wunt-A-Man and-I-Don't-Care-Who-He-Is-type. She believes that out date is about us good as another just as long as he wears pants. She wants to be seen aiound, who she's with is another matter. . . . This type is definitely unpopu lar with the girls! Most prevalent is the I-Want-To-Know-All-About-Him type. She wants to know what frater nity he's in (this seems to be the first question asked I, what he looks like, how old he is, who else he's dated, if he's a good dancer, and if he's fun. To only a small percent of gills does money have much pull. This type is usually hi- ky, and nine times out of ten ever after goes st ;ady with her blind date. "No matter which way you look at it, ... a Mind date is a matter of necessity t the fiist of the school year. It has some good as -ects, so when ever you have the chance for a blind .iate, take it!" Behind the News By David Thompson Japan's Policy? Those of you who read yesterday' column about the Japanese situation found it a bit con fusing I am sure. Restrictions of space necessi tated the cutting of several paragraphs after the author left the office. As a result I am going to rehash a good deal of the material today for the benefit of my readers. Our appeasement policy toward Japan involving the shipping of oil and scrap metal to her even after she joined the Axis has been scrapped in fa vor of an economic embargo which is the exact op posite. This new policy has done more in a few months to swing Japan away from the "Rome-Berlin" partnership than two or three years of appease ment did. As a result of it and the continual drain of the Chinese war, Japan is faced with economic collapse. This has a profound effect upon the civil ian morale and viewpoint. It is the military faction in Japan which is de termined to remain with the Axis, which is direct ing the Nipponese expansion to the south, and which would risk a war with the U. S. in order to carry out its imperial designs. The civilian politi cians who might well swing Japan out of the Axis and back into friendly relations with the U. S. have little, if any, control over the military faction. The most encouraging bit of news to come out of the "Land of the Rising Sun" in past weeks is the information that the Japanese army has been put under the personal control of the Emperor. The military leaders could easily disregard anything that the civilian leaders might decide, but they can not get around the divinity of their Emperor. Hence if the civilian politicians get the approval of the Kmperor on their plans for friendship with the U. S., the army will follow his orders whether their leaders like it or not. As I said yesterday, the first indication that we will have of the tendency of Japanese policy will come when our ships enter t' . "defensive waters" of Japan enroute to Vladivostok. Until we hear from that we can only mention possibilities. If they go through unchallenged we can be fairly sure that the military power is being broken. What OHwl dubAtu Say- Enrolment Drop Tells Sad Story From Kansas State Collegian. Today a lot of pt-ople ale saying "I told you so." This time the pessimists were right and the authorities were wrong. Knrnlinent at Kansas State college this .semester chopped 30(1 from last year's number. I'ncle San s call has told its tale In le. Hoys not called into service have taken the jobs of men who have been and hesitate to leave them lor another session of college which may be terminated at the end of a semester. Kvery division except home eco nomics anl veterinary medicine suffered a severe decline in enrolment, and even their figures were lower than last year's. This is a sad situation. That national defense is important we don't deny. That learning to shoot guns and manufacture explosive's is more important than learning to build bridges, and understand the the-ories underlying the world's economics and poli tics we do not believe. In this, an age when skill and technical training count for everything, and in a "war of nerves" when sheer physical training and -nduiance count for little, it is "tiained brains" which will win the battle. Moreover, it is the college youth of today who will rebuild the post-war world of tomorrow and it is obvioua even now that it will be a process of construction which will require the profoundest understanding of the problems of hu manity. A college man, trained in these fields, will be of infinitely more value to his country than one who has given up such studies to learn to use a bayonet. The corvhlion as it stands with enrolments drop ping at nearly every college in the country shows a definite lack of foresight on the part of some body. It is likely to grow worse instead of better, putting a double responsibility on those who are receiving college training and those who arc train ing them. Unas a SojcioL ShL Qui'. By June Jamieson 1. What is the accepted wear for hour dances, evening mixers at the union and matinee dances? The most practical wear for an hour dance would be a suit of ar mor and high boots, but since the fashion authorities frown on such costumes, we will suggest that you wear your date dress and shoes that can stand a lot of scuffing and still look reasonably clean. Tall girls will find it easier to enjoy hour dances if they wear low-hecled dress shoes. Suit coats and ties are "musts" for the men. Evening mixers require practically the same dress, and the union re quests that for matinee dances you wear hose and heels although you may come in your school clothes. 2. Are saddle shoes really fading out of the picture (fi nally) ? Although the familiar grey and muddy brown shoes are declining in popularity, there are still saddle-addicts who would cringe at the thought of losing their pet walkers. Co-eds will have a larger selection of sport shoes to choose from than ever before, and strol lers, moccasins and golf shoes (without spikes) will run in close competition with the older styles. 3. When may girls enter frat- Innocents End Freshman Can Drive Today Coed's Ileanies Delayed Hy National Defense; Men's Caps Available Final regular drive in the fresh man cap sales campaign will ter minate at noon today when reg istration in the coliseum for new students comes to an end, accord ing to members of Innocents so ciety, sponsors of the sale. Freshman caps for men are now available on the second floor of Ben Simon and Sons, where cap ticket holders may present their receipts foi a cap of the proper size. Women's beanies, delayed by congested national defense ship ping orders, will not be ready for from seven to ten clays. When they are ready to - distribution, a notice will lie published in the Ne braskan. Any fie.sh man who did not have an opportunity to purchase a cap by the end of the regular sain may obtain a cap ticket from the man aging editor ot the' Nebraskan in tin Daily eiine. room 'JO of the I 'nion. ernity and co-op houses and when must they leave? Women are net allowed in any of the men's houses unless the housemother or chaperon is pres ent to receive them, and they must leave the house half an hour be fore "lights out" on that night. That is, if it's a 12:30 night you must leave at midnight. Usually, late afternoon is as early as any female will dare to venture with in the sacred halls, unless, of course, they are invited for lunch. 4. How casual can the Ne braska men look without being sloppy? There seems to be some dis cussion on this subject, but the men go on wearing what they please. For schexil, cords and a sweater are common and comfor table.... the dirtier the cords, the better. Saddle shoes or moccasin keep your feet off the cold, cold ground and still fit into the gen eral "slung-togcther" attire. In spite of their effort to be casual, the male half (or is it quarter) of the campus is as well-dressed as you will find at any other college in the country. 3 Great Nights of Dancinfd FRI., SAT. & SUN. Sept. 19-20-21 -7 4 I Vv.v- evj"'- -. 4(V 5? o If and His WORLD f FAMOUS Orchestra J I v . ' V ' 4U Radio Slur, tnlurrd aa l.uiki A I J Siril e Mil I'no-ilr. l.ari I .Iher. X ! 4,nd 1 "x Nrtnmk Shom. ; 1 Solid Vrr tl I n. .nrrlr' l&Adm. IridiT fir Iki. 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