Sunday, March 7, 1948
PAGE 'l
THE DAILY NEBRASKAN
THE EDITOR'S NOTEBOOK
We are resorting to the Notebook today since we feel that it
gives us a little more freedom of expression in answering questions
bout thi NSA constitution directly. Particular objection has been
raised about the student and faculty bills of rights.
There has been reach comimit n the phrase which guaran
tees students the right to free political expression. This freedom f
expression was included, not necessarily to guarantee Communists
alone the right to participate In politics, but to guarantee all stu
dents. Young Republicans, Young Democrats, Young Do-Nothings,
or what have you, the right to say what they want to about their
parties at any time. If this is wrong, then the Constitution of the
liuled States is wrong.
Objection has also been raised to the clause in the faculty bill
which asks that professors do not introduce controversial matter
into their lectures which have no relation to the subject. This sec
tion of the Constitution was taken from an American Association
of University Professors bulletin and reflects the careful thought
of educators on a subject that has been sadly misused in some
schools. There is no iron-clad restriction in the bill and it merely
represents what the faculty itself has voted. If this is wrong, then
the A.A.U.P. is wrong.
In. the section on the application of such righto, there is au
unfortunate omission of the negative In some phrases which has
misled many readers. There is an introductory phrase with a note
In it that was supposed to clarify the issue. However, a superficial
reading might give a meaning which is diametrically opposite to
the meaning desired by the constitution committee. If you, as stu
dents interested in the NSA. will re-read Section B of Part 1 of
the article on recognition with the thought in mind that these are
negative statements, it may help clarify a highly controversial point
The constitution clearly states that recognition cannot be used as a
lever. Reading from there, things should be clearer to you.
Several fraternity and sorority members have approached this
writer and questioned him on the possibility of NSA's forcing Greek
organizations off campus. This question demonstrates .the basic lack
of knowledge mentioned in Friday's editorial. NSA cannot force
anything since it is a voluntary association. Sinde NSA's policies
would be administered by the student council on this campus .there
is no possibility of such forcing action being taken.
v Assuming that fraternities and sororities are discriminatory,
there is some slight chance that the NSA might attempt to put in
formation at the disposal of the Greek groups as a method of edu
ration. This is our personal conjecture and does not represent any
official view. We merely mention it to demonstrate the maximum
actiou that might pussibly be taken.
Some very intelligent men and women at Nebraska have chal
lenged the constitution as being 'weak' or 'riddled with loop-holes'
or 'too vague.' It seems that many of these critjes have overlooked
the essential construction of the NSA. To repeat, the NSA is a
voluntary association. It is based on a strong belief in the basic
intelligence of all university students. Naturally there is room for
improvement in the constitution. It is being worked on all the time
A good case in point is the recent vetieq of the -Executive com
mittee in writing: a specific by-law, at the mandate "of the National
Congress prohibiting partisan political act km or sectarian religious
action. This agreement was made at the Congress but is just being
included in the Constitution, subject to the ultimate-approval of the
next national Congress.
If the critics of the NSA on this campus feel that its constitu
tion is weak, yet agree with the stated principles of the group, they
should make every attempt to -affiliate this university with NSA
and then campaign for nomination to represent Nebraska at the
national convention. In this way postive action .can "be taken to im
prove the document.
News
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Who's side are you on? jy
It is becoming apparent that
one of the biggest political foot
balls of the era Is the well-intentioned
and desperately needed
"Civil Rights" program pending
before the Congress and Us var
ious mazes of committees and sub
committees. The presidenUally
suPDorted bin was recommended
to the president last fall by his
special committee on civil rlgnts
which suggested a ten point legis
lative program.
The legislation, which has been
forced to issue by the outspoken
tactics of Henry Wallace, calls for
the creation of equal and the same
rights for all people regardless of
race, religion, creed, or national
origin.
Thus far the net results are
that if the program goes through
Congress, the Democratic party
will insure Itself of losing an
election. Wallace's threats have
taken the industrial area votes
away from Truman and the party;
the south Is not, or will not be.
solid; and the rural areas are still
predominantly Republican.
It is quite probable that the
fjnal result of the pending legis
lation, which has, according to
informative Washington sources,
an excellent possibility of passing,
will mean a reorganization of the
nation's present party structure.
If the northern Democrats con
tinue to press for the legislation
and are willing to alter their other
stands to be consistent with the
new liberal view, it is indicated
that Wallace will capitulate and
go in with the Democrats to form
a strong' progressive movement of
a labor; liberal, party.
Current indications in Waslung
ton show that the Republicans,
who previously were taking the
initiative in supporting the pro
gram in the, hope of spliting the
solid ' south from the Democratic
party, have changed their ways
and are currently putting in a bid
for southern support, as witnessed
by the defeat in a Republican
controlled House Appropriations
Committee of the recommendation
that Congress withhold federal
funds for hospital building and
vocational education from states
that deny Negroes equal educa
tional and job opportunities.
Developments in this legislative
program should be watched close
iy. for it is entirely possible that
the national elections of this year
may be determined in the out
come of the alignments over this
issue.
Campus News
In Brief
Bonnie Compton will be fea
tured in an organ interlude at
the coffee hour in the Union
from 5 to 6 p. m. Sunday aftre-
noori.
Charles Goolsby. president of
the Lincoln Beta Beta chapter.
Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity was
appointed regional director of the
Nebraska-Iowa region. The Beta
Beta chapter received official rec
ognition recently on the campus.
University Dames will be
guests of Magee's March 9, at
7:30 p.m. for a style show. Other
Dames activities for this week in
clude: Study Group, March 8, 8
p. m., Parlor Z, Student Union;
Beginning Bridge, March 10, 8
p. m., Student Union; Sewing,
March 11, 8 p.m., Lincoln High,
15.
Tassels are asked to bring
grade reports from the Regis
trar's office to the Monday meeting.
Tour Planned '
By YW Group
YWCA Begming Social Serv
ice commission group will tour
Prescott school as their next
project Tuesday at 3 p. m.
This group, which is a pre
liminary survey group to Ad
vanced Social service, meets
every Tuesday. Thus far this
year, extended trips have been
taken through the Orthopedic
hospital, the Univeristy speech
department, and the Urban
league. Future plans include
surveys of the Salvation Army
citadel, Boys' Town, the State
penitentiary, and the mental
hospital.
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Dear Editor:
Memories can be short. Evidently, the questions fired at the
advocates of NSA at last Thursday's meeting were considered as
of no consequence by the editor. They were brushed aside quickly
in Friday's editorial by claiming that privilege cards systems,
standardization of credits and reduction in cost of dance bands
"are merely plans."
Next the editor quickly buried the criticism f the constitution
by saying they would be righted in "next Sunday's issue of Daily
Nebraskan."
My question would then be, based on the admission of the ed
itor, that proposals are "merely plans," why should we have NSA
at Nebraska University at all, if the Constitution is a sterile instru
ment and the bill of rights "will be explained?"
Why, n order to get real opposing and proposing views, do we
not put the Constitution before a group of law students or lawyers.
Certainly they could give us a quick recap on whether or not the
Constitution is bona-fide and advantageous to Nebraska University.
If the criticism of last Thursday's meeting were representative, the
Law Students were disappointed in the constitution. WHY?
Another thing, why have we not heard from the Nebraska
Alumni on the issue, the faculty, other schools who have turned
down NSA and why? (Eaxamples: Cornell, Northwestern and
Texas). Miss Tremper admitted in an after-meeting chat that the
constitution was weak as yet. She suggested that some students
incorporate suggested changes and forward them to her. If, in the
opinion of the National Secretary, the constitution needs mending,
and trie bill of rights needs explanation, and the purposes are "just
plans," need we rush into adaption of the NSA?
Nebraska ns, whether students or citizens, hate to be pushed or
rushed into things, We like to pick our own paths. Let's investigate
the need, if any, of NSA and how the students today and the stu
dents of years to come may benefit. Let's do it right!
Bill S. Foshier
"Fa. 77.VaOI.I
Plans Opener
For March 12
One hundred and fifty Ne
braska couples will be privileged
to attend the opening of Lincoln's
first real night club, the Union
Dri-Nite Club on Friday eve
ning, March 13.
With dancing to Johnny Cox, a
floor show by Juan Illueca, talent
bureau winner who features au
thentic Latin-American rhythms,
costumes, vocals by his trio, and a
dance act with Miss Marilyn May j
as his partner, By Hooper s en
tertainment committee should cer
tainly present one of the most
popular types of campus enter-iainmenL
Every effort is being made to
fill the requisites, of a club the
like of which UN stUdents have
never seen.
Not only has the transportation
problem been eliminated, but the
cluh has been set up so that three
hundred dancers may enjoy to the
fullest extent the candle-lit at
mosphere, complete with head
waiters, cigarette girls, bouncers,
soft drinks and special delicacies,
in the strictest privacy.
The Union halls will be cur
tained so that the club will hold
its exclusiveness. Custom-made
table-mats, napkins and menus
have been designed in the Craft
Shop for the Club.
All tables will be filled at the
time of arrival according to the
size of the party, and although
table reservations will not be
made, tickets may be purchased at
the Union Box Office, or special
booth in the Union, for $1.50 per
couple.
Duane Lake and the Union
committee wish to stress the fact
that they are making every ef
fort to secure the fun club which
Cadels To Hold
Formal March 12
The University of Nebraska
Cadet Officers association will
hold their mid-winter formal at
the Lincoln hotel ballroom, Fri
day March 12.
' Honored guests will be mem
bers of the Advanced Corps of
the first semester, according to
Al McGill, public relations of
ficer of the Cadet Corps.
Dave Haun's orchestra will
furnish music for the dance,
which is open to the public, free
of charge. Short business meet
ing will be held immediately be
fore the dance.
has been asked for, on campus,
without need for a large amount
of cash for intoxicating drinks,
tips, transportation and other
costs of an exciting evening of
dancing with good enteilainment.
Classified
LOST Parker Si," Maroon with roll
top. all Ed Praclo. Men's dorm C. He
ward! "v
LOST one pHir ot blue rimmed glasses
in brown leather case, between Unl. Hall
and Jtoc Call Bonnie Smith, 1-7820.
FOR SALE bTTurwood-portable c7E7
Hslirtead, 321 No. 18th. Apt. IA.
WANTED one male atuoent to share
S-room apartment. Good bus ronnect-
H.US CaJ &-8113
UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION needs part
time clerical help. Oirls erply in per-
son to Mrs. Sorenaen, IOC Lov- Library.
LOST Minima" drawing tnnlrumrnl set
in Temple RulldinR or near vicinity.
Reward. R. L. Hancock. Room 2t(3.
Dorm "A".
LOST. Dietaegen commander drawing in
struments to Andrews 214. Return to the
RaK office. Reward. K. A. Bwanson.
RI I)ERS WANTEr Leaving for Denver?
Mar. 23 and returning Millowinc, Tues
day. Call 3-71S3 after 8:30 p.m.
LOG Log Vector Slide Rule wanted. LeaTa
name and price at , Daily Nebraskan
office.
iOHT Man's fiulova wriat wutcb Thurs
day night in Coliseum dressing room or
between Coliseum anil Union. Bill Hess.
Tel. 2-6'jI. Reward.