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THE NEBRASKAN
Friday, February 11, 1944
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Linclon's Success . . .
(Ed. Note Col. J. P. Murphy, com
JRwodant of Nebraska military units, has
spent a great deal of time doing- research on
the life of Abraham Lincoln. Herewith is
presented Colonel Murphy's message occa
sioned by the anniversary, Feb. 12, oi Lin
coln's birthday.)
Things do happen, an! Ihey happen as
well to presidents as to pages. Ohstaeles and
opportunities present themselves. The problem
is to divoree the one and wed the othr. So
much in life is dependent upon just this, that
it is deserving of our attention in reviewing
events that mark the tinning point in the life
of a man who came to he loved and honored
second to none of America's citizens. U'.it it, is
interesting to know that failure in business and
the subsequent necessity for work of some kind
found him welcoming his first political ap
pointment. During the brief span of three years of his
life in the village of New Salem, Illinois, early
in his career, this community hail adopted him
and fostered his political ainbitions. Tho beset
by many difficulties, he had found that the
friendships formed there had endured. II A
rugged honesty and sincerity of purpose had
commended nim to the judgment of his neigh
bors in this frontier town. And loday, tho but
ii memory, New Salem promises to be a perpe
tual memorial to his early struggles. There he
met his first love, Ann Hutledge, and there he
satisfied his first political ambil ions. He bore
the imprint of both these experiences thruoiit
his life. Tho disappointed in love he was a suc
cessful in polities. True indeed, Lincoln's im
mortality is rooted to his failures and successes
while a cilizen of this phantom town on the
banks of the peaceful Sangamon river.
Lincoln built success upon failure. The
life of Lincoln contains many lessons for
young men of today, and none is more strik
ing and more useful than that of persistency
in the face of failure.
Lincoln ran for the state legislature and
was defeated. He became partner in a dry
oods store that failed and left, him to pay the
bills. His personal property was offered for
sale to satisfy a judgment and was mi in ny a
friend, lie was disappointed in love and later
married against his own better judgment.
.While preparing to enter the legislature he
was forced to borrow $200 to purchase suitable
clothing, and he did not pay this back until
many years later. He was later elected to con
gress and at the expiration of an uneventful
two year term he became a candidate for
United States Commissioner of the, General Of
fice, but failed to get the apiointhient. lie was
offered the governorship of Oregon Tenitory
and his wife refused to let him accept. He was
a candidate for the seriate and lost; for the
republican nomination for vice president and
lost ; and again for the senate and was defeated
by Douglas. His soul tempered by adversity,
be became president of these United States and
a world figure.
It is true that "For the stout of heart
success is often built upon failure."
Nightmare Antidote
One of the nightmares a manatr'uig editor
lias at least once a week concerns that, day
when at least 40 publicity chairmen for 40 dif
ferent organizations will dash into the office
demanding "a two inch box on the fron
page."
Created specifically to ease the managing'
editor's mind about such matters is the liulle
1 in, a column of notices open to any organiza
tion on the campus. In it may be found a daj
by day account of meetings and announce
ments for clubs, colleges and other groups.
The Nebraskan urges students and faculty
to make use of the Dulletin ad to get into the
habit of using it. Front page boxes are space
wasters unless they contain front page mate
rial. Wider use of the Hullelin will lulp both
the paper and its public.
Hell and High Water
By Les Glotfelty
Hut log, button, who's got the beauty
queens. Now that the choosing of the 12 can
didates is out of Ihe way, we've been bearing
the usual gripes and cheers from the students,
who didn't get to vote. Watching the presenta
tion last Saturday night, one thing was for
sure the soldiers entrusted with choosing the
candidates just didn't give a dam who got it.
We heard one (J I remark "Let's vote for
her: I like the earrings." His buddy replied,
"Wall but this next one looks more like the
home type." In addition, the (il Joes bad no
little trouble remembering LZ numbers to voie
tnv pven with their dates urodding them un-
gently in the ribs every time a sorority sister
was presented. Another pair of lads in khaki
had the idea of co-operation tlown to a line
rtint "Vnn vote for the Chi Phi's." one said,
"and I'll boost the Kappa Umegas. .euner
one had siiven the girls more than a cursory
glance-up and down.
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W1in ill vol ps were counled. a wastebas-
ket full of them had to be tossed out, uncount
ed, because many of the soldiers couldn't find
for. It s a sad situation
when 12 beautiful girls can't be found on the
campus.
YOUR UNIVERSITY
Alumni Set Goals
As yon make your way Hi rough the snow
to Wimberlv s composition class or i;omms
chemistry let-Hive today, let your mind wnixior
l.n.-k to vour predecessors at Nebraska and
take a minute to think of the great university
reputation lhat is yours to maintain.
vvi,;i. win in in the law building, listening
to Sleponik's views on Ihe Continental Novel,
consider that .b years ago .en. .jonn .J. i fin
ing might have been in that same room study
ing hard for that law degree whicn ne le
eched from Nebraska in
Paw Rin dents realise the number of promi
nent persons who once sat in the same classes
which we now so cheerfully cut. Willa Cather,
famous Nebraska authoress, received her A.B.
from Nebraska in 1895. She was the author of
"nm of Ours." which received the Pulitzer
Prize in 1922, and "Death Comes to the Arch
bishop."
Kuth Bryan Kohde, laughter oi wuiiam
Urvan. was a Nebraska student who
later went into the diplomatic service as min
ister to Denmark. She is now a prominent au
thor and lecturer.
nr Rosr.oe C. Pound was the former dean
emeritus of Harvard law school and is now a
traveling professor fos Harvard. He has long
heen considered one of the outstanding edu
cators in the country. Dr. Pound received five
degrees from the University or weorasKa, in
cluding his A.B. in 1888.
Dr. Irving S. Cutter, prominent columnist,
received bis bachelor of science degree from
Nebraska in 1808 ami is now dean emeritus
of the college of medicine at Northwestern
university.
Herbert Brownell, jr., was one u: the
1 JO . . X f 1 , 1
youngest members ot me ,cw i oi k siaie icg-
islatnre a few years ago and is now a promi
nent New York attorney, lie managed Thomas
10. Dewey's gubernatorial campaign. Brownell
received his A.B. from Nebraska in 1024.
President of Kastman Kodak Co. is Thomas
I. Hiiigrave, a Nebraska graduate of 1012.
Wendel Bcrge, UN graduate of 1!)2.", is the
assistant attorney general of the United States.
in charge of Ihe anti-trust division in Washington.
A man whose voice vou have often heard
on the radio is Grant Parr, war correspondent
and NBC news commentator who has been in
Egypt and "other points in Africa." He re
ceived his A.B. irom Nebraska in laoU An
ther of our country's outstanding foreion cor-
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respondents is William G. McGaffin, who is
ack in America after having recently traveled
n London. Paris. North Africa and India. He
graduated in 1932.
The list of famous r.ebrnskai;.-? could fill
this entire paper and their interesting lives
1 . 1 1 .11. o
lave contributed a great ueai to American
history.
Next time vou ea to class, ston and think
of the reputation that is yours to maintain for
lyour university.
'Little Foxes9 Primes
For Opening Feb. 16
"On Stage! Places!" are the bat
tle cries as "The Little Foxes"
undergoes criticism and polishing
at nightly dress rehearsals this
week.
Under the direction of Berne
Enslin, the cast is priming for
opening night, Feb. 16. One
change in casting has been made
with the replacement of Vic Fer-
Robert E. Law
Gets Purple
Heart Award
Cpl. Robert E. Law, former stu
dent, was awarded the purple
heart on Jan. 25 for wounds re
ceived on Bouganville earlier in
the month.
Corporal Law attended the uni
versity for four semesters durinj
1941 and 1942. He was stationed
last year at Camp Roberts with
the infantry reserve corp. and was
sent overseas in August of this
year to New Caledonia. There he
received his transfer to the air
corps.
In a letter received by his
mother he said, "I was awarded
the purple heart this morning
for being runner-up in a recent
ling-pong tournament we had
lere." Law is still confined to the
lospital, but his condition is re
ioi ted as satisfactory.
A S Glen Holmes
Wins Air Medal
For Island Flying
AS Glen N. Holmes, cadet in
the 348th CTD on the campus, re
ceived the air medal on Monday,
jan. 24, from Major Ewing V.
Kinhrad, head of the University
Air Corps Training Detachment.
Cadet Holmes was cited by the
war department for having suc
cessfully completed over 100 hour.-!
n operational flight missions in
:argo airplanes in the Aleutian
nrea between June 30, 1942, and
April 1, 1943.
The award was made at retreat
ceremonies, after which the de
tachment passed in review in hon
or of cadet Holmes. He arrived at
the university on Dec. 20, 1943 to
begin his college training to be
come a pilot, bombardier or navi-
Uni Professor's
Articles Appear
In Magaines
Prof. R. P. Crawford of the
school of journalism has written
three articles appearing in cur
rent national magazines.
He is the author of the lead
article in Barron's for Dec. 13 en
titled "The Scramble for Oil." an
economic analysis of the petrol
eum situation. "An Epidemic of
Getting Well," a story of social
ized medicine in a Texas county,
is printed in the December Maga
zine Digest. The National Digest
also contains one of his articles
"So You Want to Buy a Farm."
It takes five vears for the tor-
mite to complete its life cycle in
cluding the time he spends gnaw
ing at the underpinnings of your
house- a University of Tpxa
zoologist has learned.
ris in the role of Oscar. Robert
Samardick previously held that
role.
"The Little Foxes' " history be
gan in 1939 when it was first
played in New York City. Tallulah
Bankhead, well known stage ac
tress, played the lead as Regina
in that production. After complet
ing one of the longest runs on
Broadway of any play in history,
it was put on the road, touring
the country for several months.
B. Davis Stars in Picture.
A few years later "The Little
Foxes" was taken over by Holly
wood, and produced, starring
P-ette Davis as Regina. Support
ing leads were played by Herbert
Marshall as Horace and Teresa
Wright as Alexandra.
Saturday evening, Feb. 19, the
play will be given especially for
military trainees and their dates.
Prices will be reduced to 25c per
person, with no reserved seats.
The public is also invited for that
evening at the regular admission
price of 55c.
The property committee is send
ing out a call for furniture of the
Victorian era. Anyone willing and
able to loan any pieces of furni
ture may get in touch with Uni
Theater or the rag.
City Church
Parties Fete
St. Valentine
Lincoln church activities for the
week-end will be highlighted with
Valentine patties sponsored by the
various denominations.
Rev. Ray V. Kearns announces
a Valentine party at the Presby
terian Student Hous- tonight at
7:30. All Presbyterian students
who attend are asked to bring a
one cent comic Valentine.
The Pilgrim Fellowship club at
the Vine Congregational church
will hold a Valentine pailv on Fri
day at tho church on 25th and S
streets. Rev. E. Merle Adams will
be in charge of the party.
Services Tonight.
Religious services will be held
tonight at the synagogue on 18th
and L ftreets with Rabbi Harry
Jolt in charge of the services. Sun
day services will be held at 11:45
a. m. followed by a brunch and a
dance. All trainees and students
are urged to attend.
Confirmation instructions given
by Rev. L. W. McMillin will be
held Tuesday, at 7 p. m. at the
Episcopal church. Sunday services
will be held at 8:30 and 11:00 a. m.
YM Secretary Speaks.
Roger Williams Fellowship will
meet at the First Baptist church
on Sunday at 7 p. m. Jerry Ben
jamin Knissin, guest speaker, will
discuss "Yovith and Today." Mr.
Knissin is city YM secretary. Wor
ship service will be led by Gene
Wild with Betty Jacobs presiding.
The Wesley Foundation Student
Fellowship will give the usual par
ty for all campus trainees from 8
to 11 o'clock Saturday night. Sun
day evening they will sponsor a
meeting at St. Paul Methodist
church. Lunch will be served at
5:30 and will be followed by a pro
gram beginning at 6:15. Leslie
Johnson and Zclina Waldow will
lead a discussion on the topic.
Crusade for a New World Order."
SATURDAY NIGHT
mai ROSS m
THE GAYNITE SPOT
Fost Bus Service from 10th & O Sts.
Dancing 9 to 1
Admission 55c Tax Included