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THE NEBRASKAN
Friday, -September 25, I953I
EDITORIAL PAGE
immris Of Public Service
Politics, it seems is a tough racket, j
Persons of integrity and high purpose who
venture into the field with the advantage of
a good background and a liberal education are
undoubtedly very keenly aware of this.
Former Daily Nebraskan Editor and now
Attorney General Herbert Brownell Jr. was
' placed in such a predicament several days
ago. A news story datelined Chicago quoted
Federal District Judge William, J. Campbell
- as saying, "Communist police tactics" were
involved in a deportation action allegedly
Initiated by Brownell.
The incident involved what the story
termed a "Chicago gangster" being whisked
away before a writ of habeas corpus could be
heard.
Notwithstanding the possible validity or
good taste involved in Judge Campbell's
statement, it illustrates the hazards one is
subjected to in the political arena.
A politician or public servant who acts de-
Student Mortality
In Wednesday's issue of The Nebraskan
were found some rather startling figures
concerning the percentage of University
freshmen who could be expected to leave
school before their senior year. The facts
were that 53 per cent of this year's freshmen
-over half can be expected not to receive
their diplomas.
The reasons behind such a high figure were
that students did not have the ability to ob
tain satisfactory grades or to adjust to college
life, to which could be added the draft, mar
riage or lack of funds.
At any rate, the freshman may well look
to the future with the doubt that he may be
one of the unlucky half who will not finish
school. In the meantime, he is faced with
statistics, which will not help him in his own
struggle to make a success out of an import
ant time in his life.
Nor does this apply to freshmen; for every
student, no mater what his grade, has asked
himself at one time or another the question,
"What am I accomplishing in schooL" This
directly applies to the figures in Wednesday's
article, for when a student finds he cannot
answer the question, he must admit to him
self that that he is wasting his time and his
father's money. And this may be the real
reason why students leave schooL
The question then is this: How can a stu
dent obtain the most possible good out of col
lege and find a place in for himself when he
must leave?
cisively and with good motive usually finds
that he has stepped on someone's toes. Rarely
encountered is the situation when everyone
is pleased by a public servant's policies.
Because of conflict of interests found in
politics those entering the field are, if essen
tially honest, either foolishly unaware of the
risk or extremely courageous.
For, in addition to being exposed to the
scrutiny of the newspapers and .the public,
the remuneration is hardly equal to corres
ponding civilian positions of responsibility.
In fact, there are surprisingly few motives
for going into politics. Prestige, service and,
in certain cases (fortunately few), the possi
bility of monetary gain through illegal con
niving are just about the only reasons one
would venture into the field.
Success in politics is sometimes gauged by
the number of enemies one makes during a
career; it is unusual for a politician who
really accomplished something to go un
scathed while in office.
In the case of Brownell, the criticisms have
not been many nor have they been answered
by counter-criticisms and the muaslinging
sometimes resorted to by others in the Re
publican political family.
It is unfortunate that frequently . society
judges public officials by their shortcomings
alone and fails to consider the un-headlined,
high-principled work of the many who are
truly the servants of the people. E.D.
X
Voice Of The Free
In reading about the 23 Americans who
have refused repatriation in the Korean pris
oner exchange, we had the most peculiar sen
sation we've had in a. long time.
Here were 23 U.S. soldiers who were con
vinced that "America is embarked on a war
policy." Twenty-three young men who had
lived in the United States for probably more
than 20 years, attended American schools for
8, 12 or more years and been trained by the
United States Army.
But here they were, smoking Chinese cigars,
wishing Communists good luck and promising
to see them later.
The answer may be found in the idea of
a personal goaL If a student can somehow
view each particular problem from the per
spective of a lifetime and make each decision
from the standpoint of how .it might or might
not affect hirn 50 years from now, he will
find that he has fixed a goal in his mind to
ward which all his activities will be directed.
The reasoning behind this is that eventually
every event will fall in its proper place, re
ceive its proper value, so that much of the
uncertainty and indecision of life's little prob
lems will be decreased to a minimum.
This conclusion was reached by a group of
five leading University students who partici
pated in a forum in which the question was
asked, "What would you as a senior do if you
had a chance to start over again as a fresh
man?' They agreed that they would fix
soma sort of a goal in their minds which would
be at the back of every decision made. The
courses they took, the activities they partici
pated in and their social life would be built
around this central ideal.
More easily said than done, however, is
this plan of deciding upon a goaL No out
aider can suggest one; it Is entirely up to each
individual. But perhaps the figures in Wed
nesday's paper would be more favorable if all
students successfully worked out the answer.
Roosting Room
Student drivers are like a flock of chick
ens. When habit tells the chickens to leave
the hen house and they find the door shut
they simply stack up on top of each other and
mother.
If student drivers can't find parking stalls,
they fill in the middle of parking lots and
only the last car can move.
This fact has been demonstrated every day
during the last two weeks, particularly in
the parking lot north of the Student Union.
But, according to the administration, park
ing problems are temporarily at an end.
Bruce NicolJ, administrative assistant to the
Chancellor, told The Nebraskan that by Oct.
10 enough new parking stalls will be com
pleted to provide spaces for all cars with
University permits.
The Student Council deserves commenda
tion, along mith the University, for the sne
cesefBl conclusion of a year-lour campaign
tor enlarged parking facilities.
The only problem is that, according to
NkoIL the parking situation will be even more
cramped In a couple of years than it is now.
New buildings will replace the new parking
lots and some of the old ones.
But at least we can park now. K.R. I
Although perhaps 23 out of the total num
ber of prisoners repatriated is a small enough
percentage of deserters, the fact remains that
these men did not make a "percentage" deci
sion. When the time came for a choice be
tween the United States and Communism,
each man committed himself 100 per cent
not just admitting that the Communists may
have had a grain of truth in their favor.
Granted that the 23 may have succumbed
to Communist brainwashing, it sounds strange
to hear Americans say:
"Our staying behind does not change the
fact that we are Americans. We love our
country and our people . . . (But) unfortun
ately under present conditions in America, the
vtice of those who speak out for peace and
freedom are rapidly being silenced. We do
not intend to give the American government
the chance of silencing our voices too."
We may never know just how silent their
voices will be when the Communists have ex
hausted their opportunities for propaganda.
But the 23 will know. K.R.
KK Precedent
Kosmet Klub's action in lifting the restric
tions governing eligibility to enter the annual
fall revue, making it possible for all organized
houses to take an active part in the show, is
the first one of its type on the University
campus this year.
The change makes it possible for many
University students who were automatically
out-of-the-running for any laurels in the pro
duction to take an active part in an activity
which brings enjoyment to a great percentage
of University students, those who see and
present the program.
It will be difficult for groups who have
never taken part in a program of this type
to present a skit of the caliber found in the
KK show. It would be if an organized house,
previously barred from taking part in the
production, would come through with an act
that would make the revue.
The action is a commendable one the
University would be enriched if there were
more of them. T.W.
Margin Notes
Twenty-five Years
The abstract ideal of the teaching profession
is that of dedication to the teaching and
molding of youth. As all ideals do, this one
must occasionally become lost In the day-today
hum-drum of work. Teachers must be
come depressed with the apparent hopeless
ness of imparting knowledge and values to
their charges. To those five University
faculty members honored for 25 years of serv
ice to their ideal we say, "Your dedication is
recognized and deeply appreciated, not only
by your fellow staff members, but by your
students."
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LITTLE MAN ON CAMPUS
by Dick Bibler
The Student Speaking'
Stern Thoughts
"Boy, I'd hate to be going into THAT locker
room:
Your Church
God Has A Place On Campus
HILLEL SERVICES
Sept. 24 Tifereth Israel Syn
agogue, 18 and L Sts., 8 p.m., re
ception following services.
AG STUDENT HOUSE
Sept. 27 Church service, 11
a.m.
Ag Youth Fellowship, 5:30
p.m., Sunday Cost Supper Pro
gram, and Worship, 7 p.m.
Sept. 28 Group Bible Study,
7:30 p.m., all independent stu
dents invited.
Sept. 30 Bible Study, IVCF,
S p.m.
LUTHERAN STUDENT
FOUNDATION
535 No. 16th
Sept. 27 Joint Ag City LSA
picnic, 3 p.m.; meet at city cam
pus or Ag Campus House.
Bible class, 9:15 a.m.
Sept 29 Vespers, 7:15 p.m.
Sept. 30 Religion course, 7:15
p.m.
Oct. 1 Matins, 7:15 a.m.
Choir, 7:15 p.m.
LUTHERAN STUDENT HOUSE
1200 No. 37th
Sept. 279:15 a.m., Bible class.
METHODIST STUDENT HOUSE
1417 R St.
Sept. 25 "Alice in Wonder
land" party, 7:45 p.m.
Sept. 27 Wesley Fireside, 5
p.m., "Why Study the Bible."
Mr. Dale Weese, speaker.
Sept. 29 Kappa Phi big-little
sister banquet, 6:15 p.m., Union.
Sigma Theta Epsilon Banquet,
6:30 p.m.. Student House.
CHRISTIAN STUDENT
FELLOWSHIP
Sept. 27 Bethany Christian
Church, Cotner and Aylesworth
Sts., 5 p.m.
East Line Church, 27th and Y
Sts., 5:30 p.m.
First Christian, 16th and K
Sts., 5:30 p.m.
Tabernacle, 20th and South
Sts., 7 p.m.
PRESBYTERIAN-CONGREGATIONAL
STUDENT HOUSE
Sept 27 Supper forum pro
gram, "Faith of a College Stu
dent," :30 p.m.. Rex Knowles,
speaker.
Sept. 28 "Why Believe?" dis
cussion group, 7 a.m.
Sept. 29 "Why W o r s h i p?"
discussion group, 5 p.m.
UNIVERSITY LUTHERAN
CHAPEL
(Missouri Synod)
Sept. 27 Worship, 10:45 a.m.
Gamma Delta and cost supper,
5:30 p.m.
Sept. 30 Choir rehearsal, 7:15
p.m.
NEWMAN CLUB
1602 Q St.
Sept. 27 Masses, 8, 9, 10:30
and 11:30 a.m.
Picnic, Pioneer Park, 4 to 7
p.m.
UNITARIAN CHURCH
Sept. 27 University Day, ser
mon, "Handicap of the Open
Mind," 11 a.m.
Unitarian Laymen's League
dinner, 6 p.m..
By ARNIE STERN
This boy journalist stuff 'is
really rough! After spending
eight hours on the Law Library,
I'm plugging away at this type
writer with half-closed eyes and
a weary mind. Not that I'm a
bookworm, mind you. I'm leav
ing town for the weekend, and I
don't want to get too far behind.
I hope the football squad is feel
ing the same way. '
Speaking of football, the sea
son is really here now that the
World Series is upon us. I saw
. the game last Saturday, and,
while I was disappointed in the
team, I was more disgusted with
those "loyal Cornhusker fans."
I'm not referring to the boo
ing, although that too was dis
gusting, but to the lack of lung
support from students. From
where I sat (Section 3) only the
Freshmen Pep Squad was join
ing the cheerleaders in huzzzhs
for the team. That is really
poor.
I am sure that the some 80
million television viewers of that
game are convinced that the
University of Nebraska has no
cheering section. The cheers and
yells from the East Stadium
crowd must have sounded like
about 20 sick mice bemoaning
hangovers.
It may be that the cheers and
yells sound silly to many of you
sophisticates, but they sound
pretty good to the team. The
team is trying on the field, so
let's give them our audible sup
port. I, for one, am going to make
an honest effort to support the
cheerleaders and the team. If
you hear the radio broadcast of
the Illinois game tomorrow, lis
ten carefully for the Nebraska
cheering section. It will be me,
and I promise to yell 'til I'm
hoarse.
I want to take this opportu
nity to put in a plug for the
University Theater and its al
ways superb productions. The
Temple crew has some fine se
lections planned for this year,
and I urge everyone to buy a
season ticket. You can't beat
this kind of high-class enter
tainment anywhere, especially at
such a low price. See any Kos
mej Klub member or worker for
tickets to some wonderful plays
I personally will guarantee ,
most enjoyable theater season t,
any and all purchasers of seasor
tickets. i
j
Some editorial writer was I,
moaning the fact that the Stu.
dent Council was a once-a-weei
organization. This has been m
contention for a number
years. I have long felt that the
Council was merely a body j,
name, with emblemed shirts ani1
no power, i mm we can
away with the Council. (Pardo
me, RGY.)
If we need a body for studeiy
government, I think the Factioi
oops, the All University Part;
would do the job well,
Faction claims no powers, bir'
fights for everything it gets. Th
problems of such a switch art
easily solved.
I am sure Mr. Lake will lev,
the Union open late one night i
week for meetings, and any room
can easily be filled with smok(
for atmosphere. Cigars are read
ily obtainable in the Crib, r,j
the DB&G is only a few blocks
away.
With the Faction as the eov.
erning body I am sure that the
parking situation would W
cleared up in a matter of days,
ana nxewise wim tne mam
other proDiems ol the Council
The Student Council is merelv
a suggestion box for facultv
committees to waste their timd
with. The Faction, with no con
stitution, would submit to no one
but the students. Granted, ol
course, that wider representation!
begiven in the AUP.
In closing I want to make two
pleas. First, for the sake ol
other car drivers, don't use more
parking space than you need
Second, for the pleasure of TV
viewers and the Lincoln City
Council, repair your hair dryers
and electric razors. To quote
Ajon Farber, Daily Nebraskan
columnist of the 1949-50 season,
"Over and out."
On The I The Moon Is Blue'
Aisle I -Banned, But Good
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FRIDAY
Bullock Funeral, 3 p.m., Wad
low's Mortuary
Rooter Day, 8 a.m., Ag Cam
pus SATURDAY
Film: "Iron Man," 7:30 p.m.,
Ag Union
Campus Rumpus Dance, 8:30
p.m., Union Ballroom
SUNDAY
University Day, 11 a.m. and 6
p.m.. Unitarian Church
Historical Society Luncheon,
1 p.m., Union.
MONDAY
Tennis Tournament (f i r s t
round), 7 p.m. University tennis
courts
By BOB SPEARMAN
If you're like most people,
you've probably already seen
"The Moon Is Blue." Just in
case you haven't seen it or your
friends' opinion isn't enough to
convince you that it is a good
movie, I'll add my two cents
worth. (I really don't get two
cents for this column, but then
I'll add my recommendations
anyway.)
"The Moon Is Blue" is differ
ent. The play was a three-year
success on Broadway. The movie
has been a success everywhere
it has been shown. The local
showing has had a long line of
"waiters" for every running. You
are missing a bet if you don't
see this wonderful, spicy com
edy. Spicy? Yes, it's spicy, so
phistocated, and just a little dar
ing. Maggie McNamara, William
Holden and David Niven all
flavor the spice with some won
derful acting. One thing that
you'd never find out from the
movie "is the fact that the taxi
driver who appears in a bit part
is in reality Otto Preminger, who
wrote and produced both the
play and movie.
The story of this once in a
blue moon movie is about love.
Let's admit that love is an old
story; goes back as far as a
couple of folks by the name of
Adam and Eve. This love story
is about a girl and an architect.
The girl really wants to be an
actress, but since she wants- to
be married more than she wants
to be theatrical, we'll just call
her a girl. She goes to the ar
chitect's apartment on a rainy
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Varsity: "The Moon Is Blue,"
1:09, 3:13, 5:17, 7:21, 9:25.
State. "Salome,". 1:10,. 3:53,
6:36, 9:20. "The Secret Sharer,"
2:53, 5:36, 8:20.
night to cook supper for him,
after meeting him on top of the
Empire State Building. The ar
chitect is recovering from the
loss of his ex-flame, whose fa
ther (Niven) is the architect's
poker-playing buddy.
The ex-flame doesn't want the
fire to go out. Well, the whole
thing is as crazy as a "lamp post
and a spaniel drinking tea."
That's from the song but it
doesn't have a thing to do with
the movie.
Take' time out from a busy
week-end and see "The Moon Is
Blue." You'll have a refrshed
and revitalized sense of humor.
It was a challenge but I man
aged to write this whole column
without mentioning the word
sex, or the word seduce, or even
the word virgin; but believe you
me. you'll hear 'em in the movie.
P.S.: That isn't what makes
the movie, a good one. I sho i'd
admit that not everyone likes
this movie the Navy won't snow
it to their troops. I can under
stand why. AH those poor men
out in the middle of the ocean.
Seeing a movie like this would
be enough to cause mutiny.
By CHICK TAYLOR
THE FOLLOWING WERE
TAKEN AT RANDOM FRO
NUER'S EXAM PAPERS.
Crooning is a special nob
made by men in love.
An inhibition
hibition.
T r i g o
nometry is
when a lady
marries three
men at the
same time.
A virgin for
est is a forest
in which the hand of man ha
never set foot.
Name six animals peculiar f
the Arctic regions . . , Thre
bears and three seals.
In preparation for the channc
crossing Caesar built 18 ne
VcSuica YCoiio Ycoica
botes.
Robinson Caruso was a gre;
singer who lived on an island.
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