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) - I 1 i . ,2 THE DAILY NEBRASKAN Tuesday, Februory 26, 1952 EDITORIAL PAGE Reserved For Nebraska The old saying about grass being greener on rank before Nebraska. Of the 20, the University the other side of the fence doesn't fit this Univer- Is the next to youngest with the University oi sity t least In one respect According to the Chicago being several years younger than Ne- editora of the 1952-53 "Who's Who in America," braska. On the other hand, Yale celebrated its the University of Nebraska ranks 20th among col- 250th anniversary last year, legea nd universities in the number of alumni Thus, Nebraska, in its 82 years, has achieved listed. a commendable degree of prominence among What's more, the only Big Seven school rank- circles of famous alumni. The institution has a ing ahead of Nebraska is the University of Mis- long way to go before the first position will be 'souri. It should be noted also, that among the top reserved for Nebraska, but we are making head- 19, most schools are older and larger. Harvard way, leads the list, followed by Yale, as follows: 1. Harvard 2. Yale 3. Michigan 4. Princeton 5. Columbia 6. West Point 7. Cornell 8. Wisconsin 9. Annapolis 10. Chieage The schools rank 11. California 12. Pennsylvania IS. Illinois 14. Minnesota 15. MXT. 16. Dartmouth 17. Stanford 18. Ohio State 19. Missouri tO. Nebraska Nebraskans should realize, however, that to maintain a progressive path in educational circles the University must be supported not only finan cially, but morally. The success and prominence of a school is not measured solely on fame achieved by alumni. That should be remembered. But it is to our credit that a commendable percentage of Cornhusker alumni have achieved enough prominence to be recognized nationally. We want this to continue. And it will if stu dents today realize and accept the responsibility Although the rank certainly could be improved, of making their position in life a good and sound Comhuskers can well be proud of this standing. one regardless of what that position may be, What makes the standing more impressive is Yes, the grass here sometimes is quite green.- the fact that only eight state-owned universities J.K. Are We Too Busy? A group of University students gathered at a all University students would be appreciated. Dis campus religious house last week to discuss the cussion members agreed that a few religiously- impact of religious activity and feeling in lives of inclined people within each residence house could University members. Conversations ranged from stir members into attending church and services off-campus dances with the added incentive of more often and could precipitate religious discus- drinking to possibilities of inter-denominational sions whenever possible. services for the entire University membership. The students were interested In determining exactly how much influance religion exerts in daily college lives. They wanted to estimate how far Into the ranks of the University the work and activities of student religious houses pene trate. The 6tudenta attempted to approximate the Influence of home life In contrast to resi dence house life on student religious feelings. They were Interested in calculating pros, eons or Indifferent attitudes of administrative offi cials and faculty members toward religion in the college student's life. No bard and fast conclusions were reached. No earth-shaking revelations came out of the dis cussion. No tempers were lost and no opinions were rejected. Nearly every person took part in the discussion. Opinions were free of worthless personal anecdotes and with respect for views of the others. Subject which garnered most of the students' concern was the seeming apathy of University student toward religious activities or religious direction in their lives. It was pointed out that the parental incentive toward the church is greatly lessened in the lives of campus residents. It was felt by the group that college life offers such a variety and multitude of activities, such as Greek life, dating, athletics ana studying that religious Hillside Community church. The students in et- actlvities get shoved into the background of a full tendance at the discussion expressed to the Negro schedule. It was strongly emphasized that a defi- minister that small indifferences are the mainstay Bite social pressure away from religion is apparent of prejudice cn this campus, in college lives. This was epitomized in the atti- Chancellor Gustavson has expressed to Rev. tude that the participant in religious activities Tyler his feeling that the University is compara- The students insisted that a more-than-routine, lethargic attitude be taken toward re ligious activities. They decided University stu dents need and want more than a perfunctory religious direction in their lives. The majority of University students may not agree with the contentions offered at this dis cussion. Many University students may feel that no religious direction is needed. Many may think discussions of this type are too abstract to be worthwhile. Whatever the ease, some University students, at the requestoof a student pastor, put in a full two hours on the question of religion in college life. Perhaps others might do likewise. Whether the discussion accomplished any material gains, it was a sincere attempt to analyze a subject that should be of concern to University students during tiieir coffee hours, between their classes and in the endless leisure hour discussions. R.R. Student Jury The question of whether University students are racially prejudiced came under sharp consid eration Sunday night at a discussion cn the campus led by the Rev. Charles Tyler, pastor of Omaha's isn't "a regular guy.' On the affirmative side of the picture, the participants felt the greater per cent of Univer , alty student feel a need for religion, whether expressed er net, and that this religious convic- ties weald become apparent through religious direction and guidance en campus. The material effects of a University chapel, interdenominational church services, a religious members of other races as freely as they do with '.coordinator, house chaplains, prayers before meals their Caucasian friends was a definite black mark ttvely free of racial prejudice. However, students participating in the discussion of "Colorblinded ness," served aa a condemning jury to them selves and classmates. They appreciated the Chancellor's point of view but brought in a ver dict of guilty for their relations with persons of another race. Students. felt their reticence to associate with and chapter meetings and scheduled religious dis cussions fell under the conversational direction of the group. Out of the generalities came several strong 'opinions expressed by this cross-section of stu dent population. It was strongly contended that a definite, or ganized religious direction is sorely needed on the University campus. It was felt that interdenomi national services, among religious houses and for on their record of democratic living. The problem of inter-marriage and inter racial dating was of concern to the students. But a greater problem in their minds was the un willingness of University members to associate with Negroes over the coffee cups, in discussions and sidelights of classroom life. The students were honestly interested in overcoming racial prejudices and, in shame, admitted their deep rooted and obvious reticence to associate freely with people of a skin not white R.R. Margin Notes Dlxiecrats and Republicans will get together help supervise in return for UN negotiators giving on the House floor this week to buck the admin- Up Norway. Suggested commission is Switzerland iatratioa by opposing the Universal Military Train- and Sweden, Czechslovakia and Poland. It is diffi- Ing bill. Debate on the contested bill is scheduled cult to understand why the Red negotiators are to begin Tuesday but a vote isn't expected until go insistent on Russian membership on the com- ;after March S. Rep. Shafer (R-Mich.) would not mission. From the looks of things, the commis- predict victory for his opposition forces, but said gion will be divided, as is the world today, into the vote will be close. Communists and non-Communist. With part of the Democrat forces and the Re Nebraska Democrats seem to be having trouble getting their one logical candidate for governor to agree with their alms. Walter Raecke is scheduled to come forth with a yes or no for leaving his name on the primary ballot this week. The Demo crats' quandry might parallel Republican national big-wigs who can't seem to convince General Eisenhower that he must come home and show the American people that he really wants the Job or which he is being considered. The ' Of Net publicans aligned against the bill, the UMT fight might degenerate into a victory to strengthen the .blanks of either party. The debate should be in teresting and might become another "Great De bate" in American political annals. Latest negotiating at ftmmunjom concerns which nations are to supervise the truce. The Redi are being asked to give up having Russia Other Editors Say . What freedom needs most today is exercise not admiration, not tributes, not exposition, not protectors and administrators, but a vigorous use of independent thought and speech by 150 million Americans . . , Make an issue about what freedom really means; make freedom the topic of conver sation in your living group and in your classes or over your evening cup of coffee. Daily Cali fomian. Temperance la thekeynote ef today. Even tba Sand, ruler of Arabia neither smokes nor drink and never baa more than four wives at . a time." Dally Kanaan. 4r ' m,.t (V. mtttAant m11 ieri im a rlflM-frM fa Office hi Uncoln, Nebraska, under Ad of Cormm, "what the student re ay neeas is a ciass-ire Hmm. a im tri4 m riu rt pmUft m t to ' afternoon devoted completely to thinking about m. a Coc oetf a, ion, euttxfi4 Ber-tentue 10. '. pkfiesophy, life, college, the army, and other things EDITORIAL STAFF 'which touch him. After all, the purpose el eauca- smuh jma unntr Von U to teach people how to think.M-Kanias fSZ V.V.V.V.V.V.V.V.V' -..ii.l,i hrw ildllen . Bl! Adam, Ken Rrttrnm, . ticti Collegian. jm tutu. jhi Hmmch. nw h.h Snort Editor ...,. Jdarthail Kuihnn ami sewt bosk uinto .Ntunn Tmton Kettaf Ktb Radakrr Jutlu i)M Reynold frxint KdHof Connie Gordon HaMerapber Sfcerman BUSINESS STAFF Jack Cohen hum Slrvla, Arnold Hicro. JllSL Ocdll 71&&MUJLCUL FIFTY-FIRST YEAR Member Associated Collegiate Press Intercollegiate Frees Defle Xftorttkin It ptrnhnferd or the ModenM of the Untvenfty fenruM n eapreaalon of atudtrrta' newt ana opinion onlr. Accenting to Arttele II of lb By-La eovernlna nxl.nl publi cation nd MfmlnrJterrd or In Board of f'ubllcatlon. '71 I Um declared polio of Um Board that publication!, under tta lurlt d ict Ion iball be free fro editorial cemoranlp em Uw part of the Board, w eft Um ran of an. Member of fte faculty of tlte Calver My, but Ike mem her oi the euff of The Dally Netrraitan are penonallf r (sponsible for arba rkay ear or do ar cauae M rimed.'' SalMcrtptlew rate we $1 OO a ttmeater, 12 SO mailed or $3 00 for foe eollcae year, 14.00 aialK-d Slnale eooy Be. rubilined tuny during the acttoof year except Haturdari and 8andaa, vacation and xamlnatloa period. One fcuue publUhrd during die month of Auauat by Ote University of N'cbraaka under the aupervlaloa of the Committee on Student Pnhlkallam. Entered a Second Ciaae Matter What Am I Doing Here? Bob Recienboci Tonieht ia Coed Follies Again this year the Nebraska theater probably will be sub iected to the onslaught of banned males. All of which provides us with new fuel for the old, old debate on the question of males attending mis aignmea ouriey-que. Let's break the discussion down into several salient points. First, is this "show of shows" worth all the effort and confu sion by the men? From the re ports this reporter hears, vari ous people, girls mostly, say it is not, They say there are more ahady sayings, "Questionable" jokes and improper Innuendoes in the Kosmet Klub Fall Revue (free plug) to which the audi ence is cordially invited. There is no segregation in the audi ence at this spectacle. If you have the price of admission, you're in. But the Coed Follies . . . even if you pay, you can't ret in , . . legaUy, that is. Secondly, what is the basis for this obviously unfair discrimina tion? At a recent panel discussion on the subject at hand some of our most noted campus leaders, of the female variety, said that if men would act gentlemanly when they came in, there might be a possibility that they would be ad mitted. But, say these leaders, the ac tions of the male half of the cam' pus population in the past has proven beyond a doubt that they are uncouth, rowdy and dennitely ungentlemanly. So it would be unwise, not to say unsafe, to al low these hoodlums in the theater e At the same panel were some male noteworthies who claimed that the actions of the men at the Coed Follies were a result of the very ban which was sup posedly raised to prevent this rowdyism from penetrating the Iron Curtain thrown up around the Nebraska theater by the AWS Board. So it becomes a chicken and egg proposition. Little Man On Campus By Bibler "I thought I told you boys no Tin-Ups' on the walls." Sound-Off Did the men become rowdy because the women refused to admit them to their annual re vue because they were rowdy or were they rowdy all the time or are they rowdy . . . either the men or the women or both? Well, probably. e intensitty Growing In Political Situation Tom Rische Does the United States like Ike? Or Taft? Or MacArthur? Or some body else? Politicians are becoming very heated over this question. The time of the na tional conven ing nearer and ' the debates over wno win 1 - u u e c u iu c i ii j next chief ex- ecutive are waxing stronger. Taft ana E i s enhower are lead ing the Re pub f f :'j5 ! ..JUL C I & Rische licans in the race, from all in dications. There are many who think that neither will be strong enough to win convention sup port. Some believe that Mac Arthur will be nomianted if neither Ike nor Taft is able to muster a majority. The Senator from Ohio has been gaining wide support with his "whistle-stop" campaign, which is not unlike the one con ducted by Truman four years ago. Actually, there is no reason why According to the Gallup Poll, Re- the average college "man" can t! publicans are about equally split be acceptei in polite society . . . between Taft and Ike. Independ- just take a tight grip on his leash. lent voters, the poll says, favor throw him a bone and you're alljijte by a large margin. set. But this raises the very moot question ... is the Coed Follies polite society or even society? Be ing a college man myself, I feel that men have as much right in a mixed group as women. In fact, I will state definitely that, in my opinion, a mixed group should al ways have men in it. If I didn't know better, I would On The AP Haywire Amy Palmar Looks like there isn't going to be a riot or anything concerning the new parking violation rules. I hear that a couple of the bad boys have already been rusticated. And no one has done anything but grumble over their beverage. I guess that's what T. S. Eliot must have been Hhinking of when he wrote, "This is the way the world ends; not with a bang, but a whimper." I tried to transfer a class the other day. By the time I finished. I'd strewed red tape all over campus. I had enough Big natures to fill an autograph book and met more people Falmer than at a Chancellor's tea. I think ie whole system is set up some thing like an endurance test like rats in a cage trying to find the combination of doors to get the food. Well, this cookie found the combination, but was left a mental wreck. .No one really noticed the eh a age, though, until I wandered Into a local haunt and ordered cof fee. Overheard in a marriage class: The dating situation at Nebraska is getting sad. Someone should maybe open a date bureau. Well, often forgets such things rather quickly. Whether Taft could, restore rm just the one to do jt. if any confidence is Questionable. A date, call me. So liant man, he is courageous, but;fari i only have only one girl not inspiring. He has been con nected with the "old guard" of his party too long to fail to quiet suspicions that he is nothing but a politician. Elsenhower's views on many questions are unknown. He is probably more universally re spected than any other candidate, but whether he would make a good president is highly specula tive. He has been a good general, he might well be able to serve as a moral leader for the country. Gov. Earl Warren probably has the most solid record as an administrator of any of the leading candidates. He has been a good governor of the nation's third largest state. He was re elected twice by overwhelming majorities in a state in which the registration gives the Demo crats a large majority of the potentall voters. He has been accused of being a "Fair Deal Republican." Harold Stassen was a good gov ernor of Minnesota, but since the war, has talked a lot, and said little. During recent years, he has spent much of his time politick ing. He is generally regarded as Eisenhower's campaign has notion nf the mnrp nrnPrOKsiva Ro done as well as his supporters hadpuhiicans. honed, but has made a dent lni Tart's lead. The general's con- MacArthur ig generally re tinued absence and lack of knowl- garded as a supporter of the views edge about his views on domestic j0f Sen. Taft. He has said repeat policies may be factors in the fact edly that he is not a candidate, that his support has not been but some insist that he will be more widespread. I drafted. His age is against him, Whoever is nominated, it would .but he could conceivably be nom. think that the girls were doing be a good thing for the country jinated. He, like Eisenhower, is things in there that they shouldn't if one of the "stars" of each party be doing. Of course, the guys who. were nominated. If there is a wrntP th. enncit thev sinff mav deadlock, some obscure person still think that what happens to' might be named, as in the case their works of art is wrong. And;ol Harcung in izu. if you call it wrong when the What the United States needs piano or orchestra, as the case now is someone to restore the may be, plays in one key and the cnorus BingB in Hnuinci men mcc girls are probably really sinning. As far as this reporter Is con cerned it makes absolutely no difference whether men are al lowed to attend the Coed Follies or whether they have to sneak in. As we said before. It Just ain't worth it. There's nothing there like you would see in the old Gaiety on 9th street in Washington or the Silver Palm in Chicago. (At least that's what the big boys tell me you will see at these places.) I imagine that if men were al lowed they would all go the first vear and after that the AWS confidence of the average citi zen in his government. At pres. ent, the average citizea is a lit tle disgusted with the whole business of politics. Much of their disgust seems to be with Truman although the publie probably quite widely respected for the job he did in Japan and in the Pacific. These are probably the five leading contenders for the Repub lican nomination. They represent varying shades of opinion on both domestic end foreign mat ters. Each, if nominated, has the possibility of being a great presi dent, or a poor one. Let us hope, that if one of these men is nom inated and elected, he will be a good president. available me. Bill Glassford really came up with the answer of the year the other night in a radio interview. I don't know what the question was, but his answer: "I don't know the solution. I have enough prob lems of my own," Amen and ain't it the truth? Some of the girls at a certain sorority house were really rais ing a stink the other night. Nothing serious, Just a borne permanent. But those things are potent. And I thought they'd outlawed poison gas. Speaking of hair syles ... no one was, but it's a good opening, the poodle and horsetail look like they're here to stay for a least a season. Of course you knew what these are? The poodle ia a tight permanent; the horsetail the same thing two weeks later with no care. I prefer hang ing in the eyes. Some people refer to it as that 'outdoor look.' It seems like Just everybody who is any body around here has a cold now. I just spent a coupla of davs saruegling with one. X was offered every sort of remedy imaginable, but it's a new inven tion I've discovered that really does wonders. It's called ileep. Tiz also had a cold, so couldn't get out around campus to scrounga out the news. But don't worry. youH get a double dosa next week. Well give you till then to get ready. Fashion Folly. Practical Dresses Set Vogue For 1952 Do McQuistan ohniit mv favorite sub- Board would have a harder timCj ject clothes. Since my article getting them to go than they do J,id rot appear last week I have ow Keeping inem out na(j a mtle more time 10 win about dresses, which is undoubt- From all appearances the real edly, a very important .item of r,.nn th. men are not admitted cioming on cvy " to the Coed Follies is a very vauo It's eood to be back again and. that can be worn below the elbow or pusnea up 10 mane inai "uio one. It seems that the AWS Board can only afford to rent the Ne braska theater for one nignt. u the doors were thrown open to members of both sexes it seems that a good many of the girls would be unable to see the Fol lies because of lack of space. It's not that girls are so much larger than men, but just that the Nebraska Is too small. There has been some mention of holding the Follies In the Coli seum but an undertaking of that etze would be a lot of work, too much in fact, for girls. Seriously. If tou are trying to decide If you should buy a new suit or a new dress for Easter, I'm sure you would be very happy with a dress. The dresses this season are cute and I find that they are going to be very practical. They are going to be practical because there are so many dresses that have separate jackets. You can Jut Imagine that a dress with a jacket can be worn for so many different occasions. The especially important jacket for dresses is the Spencer jacket. You remember that the Spencer jacket comes just to the waist or above the waist. On your sun- back dresses you can just remove Letterip Coliseum Rental Questioned To The Editor Dear Miss Krueger: First ef all, I want to Uko this opportunity to tell you hew fine a Job your brilliant staff of young reporters are doing la reporting the news to the stu dent body of the University of Nebraska. I realise that it is a big Job to turn out a daily stu dent paper and fill it with un biased material day in and day out. Secondly, I want to give a bou quet of roses to your dynamio editorial staff. Although I at times do not agree with what they write, I still have to give them credit c . i v what and how they write tha Soon as warmer weather is here ; Brtir io, An ,. i'i. everyone will be ready to put on Also It seems that the themes e jacket and find you have a m ...sm,14 on uareDBCK mess or une wiui a i.?SPH1flfiid m neckline with little or no "ii1!??1!, beeves. In the past some of the f.,h X rTrPva u dresses were completely hL.S? ?reuilS strapless. The strapless sunback X-rrSZi 'thii year is not too popular. like the AWS Board nas some very good reasons for not allow ing men to come to the Coed Follies and they will probably get away with it for another year. It makes something to write sdoui anyway. KNUS On The Air 70 ON YOUR DIAL Daily Thought -rt - - A- . wmVllA 4-merf Viet Bnilneei Manatee t iita m mau nosuuica m uumih, u uov, v t Uotlnee Mantarrt Id consider himself as public property. Slcnag Jefferson. eta Urrnten Clrenlatlna Maruecf Orore Wllcoi ftew JMUU u &n jirurua TUESDAY 3:00 Interlude 3:15 Guest Star 3:30 Your Stake In the Future 3:45 Shake Hands with the World 4:00 Memorable Music 4:15 Final Sports Edition 4:30 Road to Rhythm 4:45 Road to Rhythm 5:00 Sign Off I really enjoyed looking at the new Shantung dresses that were a real favorite last year. This year the Shantungs have a much nicer quality, better coloring, and more interesting styling which I think is going to make them the number one dresses of the year. The February issue of VOGUE had lots to say about the "mid-dy-llne" dress. The "mlddy llne'' Is the new waistline that will be shown In the new style dresses. Naturally the "Just-belowthe-walst" line will look very sharp with a pleated er full skirt It seems like you just can't help but give a pleasant sigh when you see and feel the new crisp taffeta dresses that are going to be so good for the fashion-wise gal. Many of the taffeta dresses will have three-quarter length sleeves that cotton dress to wear not only for classes but also for more dressy events. Since cotton dresses are so very important I am going wj xaiK more aDout tnem at a later date. I was kind of wondering Just now good stolen would be for this year. After Investigating, I found that they are not going to be as popular but there will be some shown. !, mo nine unisn on dresses add for more variety. Just add a white line collar and cuffs and you have a new dress. P.S. Didn't say anything about shoes today but I Just can't help but notice all the white bucks be ing seen on the campus. Nice-ch! Disabled im tiNf of Duty ANYWWEBE IKS TUE WORLD SINCE 1UE KOREAN CAMPAIGN STARTED ON JUNE 27,1950 MAY 21 ENTITLED TO V-A COMPENSATION ATWUtTiM M 1 j1''! far fall rn'ermetl'.a contact roar neerart VETERANS ADMINISTRATION efBet articles. And that leads me to what I wish to discuss in my let ter. There is a girl on your staff who is raising herself to stardom with some very "hot" editorials. I was particularly interested in the one which was printed Feb. 25. I'm not very active in the campus ac tivity whirl, but I was quit stunned with the information which she conveyed to the read ers. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the Student Council closed the Coliseum issue by giving a complete report on how and for what purpose the building was operated. Now out of a clear sky this reporter blasts the Coliseum officials for not helping Univer. sity organizations desiring its fa cilities. Although her lntentiona are undoubtedly for a good causa I'm afraid her thinking is a slight bit off the track. I fear that aha has forgotten what the primary purpose is for this structure. Doesn't she gcalise that if every little organization and group decided to hold Its social gatherings at the Coliseum, the athletic squad would be hind, ered to the utmost. Perhaps the basketball squad could conduct workouts in the auditorium of the student anion, and tha wres tling squad oould hold Its try outa n Tha Dally Nebraska office. I don't want to appear cynical, but let's not get off the deep end in the left hand corner of the second page in your publication I think that more can be done lr 1 raising school spirit, but I am alsrf ! of the firm conviction that youit : editorial writer could offer a beH j ter method for giving student'! spirit a shot in the arm, CoachH Harry Good is doing his best hp building a winning team, and Vn' ' sure that if every student organ ization began carrying its discufe sion groups into his gym he wouM never acompllsh what he want;! Very Sincerely, IRA EFSTEIN