Friday, October 5, 1945
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EDITORIAL STAFF
Cdlter , Leslie Jeaa Olotfelty
Managing niters Betty Lea Hasten, Janet Mason
News Editors. .Phyllis Teagarden, Mary Alice Cawood. Shirley Jenkins, Bill Bsberte
8 ports EdiUr Georre Miller
8ociety Editor Betty Klnf
Baslaesa Manager Lorraine Abraansea
Baby Says
"Thirty" is printers' slang. It means the end.
Today the baby of university organizations is saying
"Thirty" after three years of tireless and invaluable work
for the war effort. The baby is the War Council, which
was organized four years ago when a need was seen for
some organization to coordinate campus war activities.
Starting out modestly, the organization under presidents
Laurel Morrison, Pat Chamberlin, Ghita Hill, and finally,
this year, Alice Abel, grew tremendously to keep up with
the jobs assigned to it.
During its four years, War Council tackled and suc
cessfully put over war stamp sales (in cooperation with
Tassels), surgical dressings, war shows, clothing, tin can
and scrap paper drives, weekly entertainment at the air
base, bond drives and auctions, Christmas packages for
servicemen, the Nebraskan for Servicemen, and many more
necessary tasks.
A mere enumeration of the jobs taken over by the
War Council is insufficient, however, for not only were the
projects vital for the war effort, they were all the nasty
little jobs that no one particularly wanted to do. War
Council members weren't crazy about taking over all these
unwanted little jobs, either, but they rolled up their sleeves,
pitched in and got them done.
Since the end of the war, War Council members them
selves, and the rest of the campus have been wondering
just what the organization planned to do to justify its
continuation. That question was answered when the coun
cil voted to dissolve at the last regular meeting. Presi
dent Alice Abel stated that since the War Council had
completely fulfilled its purpose and since this is the na
tural time for the dissolution, the organization should be
allowed to end.
We aren't sorry to see the War Council go because
there is no reason for its continued existence. It was born
in a time of need, it grew up rapidly and did a beautiful
job, and now, having outlived its purpose, its "Thirty" and
congratulations for UN's baby organization.
Sign It, Brother!
It has never been the policy of
or anonymous letters in its editorial columns. Occasionally, how
ever, we do break this rule for letters which we think merit being
printed even though they may be unsigned by any particular indi
vidual. In both the editorial column and the Letterip column of
today's Nebraskan, snch a letter appears. It should be remembered,
however, that for the most part, unsigned letters will not be printed.
LETTERIP
Thanks to T. C. S. for the
racy at Home ?" As a former
House, I should like to add a few comments.
When I was invited to live in the house last year, I un
derstood that it was to be an "experiment in living" for
girls of different races, but as time passed I learned, much
to my sorrow, that there was segregation within the house,
although it has been emphatically denied by the Dean of
Women's office. Negro students were limited to rooms on
third floor, and both nisei and Negro students were barred
from sleeping in the dormitory on the third floor in single
beds in the same room with white girls. i
As far as the girls in the house were concerned, they
went much further in the "experiment" than the officials
in charge had ever intended. The girls wanted equality in
the house and fought for it, much to the consternation of
the authorities.
The housing for nisei and Negro women students in
Lincoln has always been limited, near the campus, to one
or two houses, and these would accept nisei, but not Negro
students. However, even these houses are not available
this year.
Why should the housing situation for women be so un
democratic, when the problem does not seem to be of great
importance to houses as the Pioneer Co-op which ap
proached much more in thought and deed the true name
and spirit of an International House.
Since the International House was & working success
In spite of all the opposition (thus deserving whole-hearted
support in the direction it is taking this year), and from
the example set by the Pioneer Co-op, why not open up
'Thirty
the Nebraskan to print unsigned
very good editorial, "Dembc
nisei resident of International
all the other university-owned houses to all students re
gardless of race or color, and make this university a truly
democratic one.
Fusaye Inouye.
To The Editor of the Daily Nebraskan:
As a member of the group of Negro students on this
campus, I am writing this letter to inform you of certain
grievances that we, as a body, have.
We would like to feel that we are more a part of the
supposed democratic school system here at Nebraska. By
some we are treated very friendly; by others we are treated
as "classmate conversationalists," but persons to be avoided
and ignored when met on the campus.
We have been asked to join organizations, councils,
and roundtable discussions in order to help clarify our
status and solve certain problems affecting us. Upon
doing this, people have listened to us, said they were un
aware of existing problems, commented and planned so
lutions, but in the long run have done little or nothing.
Just recently our attention was called to a matter that
certainly struck our group as an incident of being over
looked. Pictures of coeds, fellows, and navy students empha
sizing "dear old Nebraska U days" were taken in the Stu
dent Union, and Negro students were not photographed.
Negro students were present in the lounge when the pic
tures were taken. It seemed we were purposely overlooked.
Wouldn't it have been more democratic to include us
and make us feel we were a part of "dear old Nebraska U,"
even though it may not be unanimously felt?
We are not asking you to solve the age old problem
of race prejudice. No, that will take more time, schools
and students. We are only asking that whenever and
wherever it is possible for you to remember "it is the little,
things that count" W7e enrolled as students; we'd like
to be recognized as students.
Sincerely,
A Negro Student.
Climb on Wagon,
Gals; Men Love
Red, Powder Blue
Here it is ladies (and also the
rest of you gals), though our ideas
of what the modern coed should
wear may not agree with the latest
fashion magazines. It is merely
the opinion of a couple of us
guys that like to make with the
eyes and keep on looking at the
passing parade of females.
To start things off, we find that
the two most popular colors with
that favorite beau happen to be
a bright red and powder blue.
We have noticed that red is by
far the most popular, especially if
that certain red has a taste that
goes along to help matters out.
The male sex even seem to en
joy wearing it as many a lip has
a very peculiar shade when they
return from a date with that cer
tain someone. Blue, because it is
a softer color, is so nice on the
eyes we could enjoy looking at
it forever. But there must be a
blonde, brunette, or red-head to
go along with it! (Not too par
ticular, are we?).
If you have ever noticed a fel
lows' eyes after taking a stroll
on the campus you will probably
see that they are going around
in circles from trying to follow the
design of all the plaids, stripes,
and checks. So please, girls, stick
to the plain colors for those dates
it accentuates!
Along with the fashions there Is
something else that should come
into the same category: Just what
a fellow looks for in the gal that
he dates. Of course the assets
included in a good personality are
always essential, but it is not
enough by itself. Just watch a
fellow's eyes when you meet him
on the street and you will see
what he means when he speaks
of a girl's personality! Jrfter you
have passed someone does it seem
that you are being watched well,
honey, you are!
It is our opinion that the pledges
should think of a new line to
use on the first date. The one
about having four dates prior to
that kiss he has been angling for
all evening is getting a bit bor
ing and bothersome.
Just for one last bit of advice
before we sign off for this time
please let your hair grow out long
and wear it down instead of on
top of your head like a brushpile:
That way it will keep your head
warm and a part of the fellows
arm from freezing when you are
out on date.
Maybe we have wandered from
the topic of fashions a little, but
let's hope that it has cleared up
a few matters and has given you
gals something to think about be
fore your next date with the flame
of your heart!
Returning veterans will assume
the leadership in universities for
the next five to eight years.
Union BookNook Adds Novels,
Non-FictionBooksto Collection
Twenty novels and 13 non
fiction books were added to the
Union Book Nook during the
summer. These books are from
a list of best sellers, said Pat
Lahr, director of the Union, and
are purchased from the J. C. Sea
crest fund for the use of all
students.
Included among them is "Cap
tain From Castile" by Samuel
Shellabarger, a rousing adventure
story of the New World discovery
by Cortes expedition, based on
historical facts. Pedro de Varga,
a young Spanish Castilian, is the
hero of this book and his many
daring escapades from death, his
various romances, and his jour
neys to strange lands help to
make this book hard to put down.
Jalna Series.
The Building of Jalna" by
Mazo de la Roche is another of
her famous Jalna series. In 1927
Miss de la Roche was awarded
the Atlantic Prize of $10,000 for
her new book, "Jalna." Since
that time she has published nine
other books of the "Jalna" series,
of which "The Building of Jalna"
is the latest.
With Captain and Madame
Whiteoak, the reader travels
from India to England, Ireland
and on to Canada where the
building of Jalna takes place on
the north shore of Lake Ontario.
To followers of the Jalna scries,
"The Building of Jalna" is the
foundation for all other stories
about this unusually interesting
family.
An excellent non-fiction book
added to the Book Nook is Mar
garet Landon's "Anna and the
King of Siam," the true story of
tn oriental court in all its splen
dor, evil and comedy. It is based
on authentic Siamese records,
private letters and writings of
Anna Leonowens who taught
King Mongut's wives and slaves
to struggle for freedom,
FICTION.
Earth aad Hick Heaven, Gsrethalya
Graham.
Orrrm Itolpbla WwH, THiahatfc doner.
lave Bar Hwwa, Men son Vt 11
llama. The Raanra Eds. Homennt MurWn.
The History of Kuan Masks, doaepk
iVflfiell.
The Building ef Jala. Maao e la Boon).
The Green Tears, A. J. Ooaia.
Oreat Him. Mm Ferner.
Nlghl lata Night, Kiitt Wyae.
Half Motes
by
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Shirley Stapleton
It looks like a big year on the
campus for Delta Omicron, Mu
Phi Epsilon and Sigma Alpha Iota,
music sororities, judging from the
new material. The groups have
revealed the Junctions of music
sorority rush season which lasts
three weeks. Each sorority gives
two parties for the talented rush
ees, and Oct. 17, after the last
party, the coeds will file prefer
ence. Next Monday will be a high
spot on the calendar of music lov
ers on campus and in Lincoln.
The cause Artur Rubenstein, of
course, who appears at the coli
seum. And, for those fortunate
few "able to travel Omaha way,
there will be a brilliant music
program October 8. The per
former, none less than Jose Iturbi.
Congrats to Nebraska's Barbara
Payne upon winning the fellow
ship to Juilliard School of Music,
New York. Miss Payne was a
prominent student in the univer
sity school of music and appeared
with the Lincoln Symphony or
chestra as soloist.
More than 140 operators are re
quired to handle telephone calls
at the New York port of embarka
tion. The first cabled news dispatch
August 15, 1858 stated that a
peace treaty had been concluded
by China with England and
France, and that embassies had
been established at Peking.
WAA Concessions
All coeds Interested in selling
for WAA concessions at foots
ball games will meet in Grant
Memorial at 5 p. m. Wednes-4
Jay. Sellers will receive 109w
commission on all goods and
will be admitted to the games
free.
The Voyage, Charles Moreaa.
Mrange Fruit, IJlllan Smith.
InuMcr of Josephine, Booth Tarklngton.
The Bolinvara, Margarrlte Haylirn.
Tomorrow Will Sing, Uliott Arnold.
t aiMala From Canute, Samuel Sheen
barger.
Pine Night, John OrUra.
The Folded Inf. William Mar well.
A Uoa la la the Streeta. Adria lwngiey.
NON-FICIION.
I Never lft Home, Boh Hope.
The VlgB of a Nation. Un Vulang.
Wars I Have Been, tiertntde Stein.
Report On the RnsNians, W. L.. White.
Surrender Oa lemand, Variaa fry.
Anna and toe King of Siam, Margaret
I.endon.
The Yonng Jefferson, Olande Bonus.
Samnnl dohnaon, Joaeph V. Krntch.
Freedom Is More Than a Word. Mis'
shall Field.
A. Woollentt, Samuel H. Adams.
The Heat Flays of 1MS-44, Hums Mantle,
dollerted Poetry by VV. H. A odea, W. H.
A odea.
Students Divulge
Dreams of Ideal
Faculty Members
BY MARILYN MEYER.
It isn't that we don't love the
faculty and all that, but all stu
dents have dreams of the ideal
head of a class. While strolling
around the Union the roving re
porter found several people with
concrete ideas of whom they
would like to see giving out with
the class rolL
Peg Shelley "Bing Crosby!
Reason? It's obvious."
Bud Marsh "Mary Lou Holtz.
One loud laugh."
Jan Thorson "Van Johnson.
He'd be a decided asset to any
faculty."
George Johnson "Lauren Ba
call. Nothing like improving
morale."
Lynn Stahl "Bing may have
brains, but Dick has glamour."
Bernie Price "Janet Gibson, It
would keep Archie Briggs on
campus."
Bob Gillan "Frank Sinatra.
Then I won't be the least avh
letic persons on campus.
XOf sSaaelTn'nanen osaBs j
M 'ANTED: Inaaoedlatelyl Baa boyg mi
Kappa Alpha Taeta eoaae.
alehed.