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Tuesday, May 4, 1954 Page 2 THE NEBRASKAN by Pick eibier The Student Forum EDITORIAL PAGE LITTLE MAN ON CAMPUS ell Them! "Tell them it was inspiring! Tell them it ' was so enjoyable and inspirational that I'd like to do it again." This was a message Sun day night from Basil Rathbone to the stu dents who participated in "King David." Rathbone, the man, displayed the same enthusiasm and sincerity that Rathbone, the actor, poured into the narration of "King David." Sunday evening those qualities ' of enthusiasms and sincerity were directed to ' ward the students he worked with and talked to. He has urged those students to stay in Nebraska to develop possibilities that exist in the Midwest. He deplored the fact that students interested in the theater and in music flock to Broadway or to Hollywood Answers Needed Though the televised arguments between a United States Senator and the Army have ..taken the limelight from almost every other important event on every level, Nebraskans are faced with a problem of equal if not more importance. The legislature, called into special session by Governor Crosby, will open its third week of meeting and discussion to solve the knotty tax situation. This week has been noted as the "crucial" one for the legislators, because it is during this period the final decisions will be made. The controversy has been a long one with charges of obstruction and unthinking oppo sition coming from all points of view. It is t not The Nebraskan's purpose to discuss in detail the rights and wrongs, evils and good points of the suggestions submitted thus far. The . debate seemingly is endless with all views carrying heavy artillery of truth and fact. The question seems to be deceptively simple. A change in the Nebraska tax sys tem must be made. Most of the legislators, who will initiate the action, agree to this point. Past this point, however, agreement is indeed a very rare thing almost nonexistent. The men most intimately concerned with making the changes necessary to the pres ent Nebraska tax system also agree that there is no adequate machinery for ,fair and just collection of property taxes. The recent "Operation Honesty" has done little more than warm the hearts of the idealistic and politically naive. The loopholes, inconsistencies and injustices of the property tax system have been pointed out more than a few times, and many persons agree that it is not the way to get tax money. One of the more reasonable suggestions for a solution has been a sales tax. Of course there have been complaints about this sug gestion, but it does have good points. Whether or not this suggestion is the answer to the problem remains to be seen. However, one plan has been conspicuous by its absence. The possibility of a state in come tax has not been brought up. If it has, it has failed to make a dent in the loaded headlines .of .newspapers .throughout the state. Income tax (though the mere mention of it borders on profanity in Nebraska) on the state level might be the great equalizer that has been the goal so long sought by those who form the Nebraska tax programs. The Nebraskan believes the merits 6hould be at least considered. It might be the answer, and Nebraska legislators are sadly in need of answers now. T.W. Souvenir Hunter The ovation of over 7000 people who at tended Sunday night's performance of "King David" expressed an appreciation on the part of the audience to the chorus, orchestra, their director, soloists and narrator Basil Rathbone for perhaps one of the finest con certs ever heard by Lincolnites and students. However, the action of one member of the audience dampened the spirits of those who participated in the concert. While students and adults gathered at the front of the Coli seum to obtain an autograph from the famous actor, his valuable manuscript of the cantata was taken. Rathbone worked on the manu script himself in translating it from French into English. It contained his cues and important reminders. Without it, he may be unable to accept an invitation to narrate "King David" in the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra's presentation. The person who took the manuscript could kave been anyone not necessarily a Uni versity student He was evidently after a souvenir, and did not realize the personal value involved. The unfortunate event is certainly discon certing and embarrassing to those who were responsible for bringing Basil Rathbone to the campus. Mr. Rathbone was a gracious Suest, and it is unfortunate that any regret must be attached to his visit. As for the person who took the manuscript, he was probably only careless and a little over-anxious for a souvenir. At any rate, the manuscript can be forwarded to Basil Rath bone, if and when it It returned. Those who worked with the actor in presenting the con cert hope that this will be the case. K.N. where competition is so great that many tal ented persons beat themselves against a brick wall and get nowhere. "Nebraska has an inferiority complex "King David" might help them get over it. It is not produced any better any other place." That was the opinion voiced by Dr. David Foltz Sunday night. Persons attending the performance of "King David" were impressed with the soloists and with Rathbone, but many of them empha sized the role of the chorus and orchestra what the students had done. To many this was the great feature of the production. To The Nebraskan, as well, the important part of "King David" was the realization it brought that University men and women are capable of great things. They cannot be concerned entirely with insignificant details of school if their student orchestra and chorus can help create beauty that turns the barny Coliseum into a mighty cathedral of music. This achievement was, of course, not brought about by students alone. The solo ists, Rathbone and Director David Foltz con tributed, by example and by instruction, that without which everything would have been impossible. Their pupils listened and learned well. Those pupils should also listen and learn from the advice and belief expressed by those men. They believe the Midwest needs and will appreciate its talented youth, Broadway t and Hollywood are glamorous; Lincoln, Nebr. is not. But the East and the West do not need droves of young persons with a dream; the Midwest does. The true challenge of young Nebraskans does not lie elsewhere the real job that needs someone with vision to do it, the real place to attempt fulfillment of a dream and a career is here. Nebraska has an inspiring history, yet we, its youth, do not know of it. The state has potential in many lines industry, agricul ture, newspaper work, teaching, music and chemistry. Yet we know it not. Let us learn of this potential. Then let us re-evaluate our own potential and develop the two to gether. S.H. Margin Notes Whoops! "Where's the fire?" A self-styled fireman forgot only one thing while he was racing to a small blaze in Chicago, Sunday the location of the fire. The fireman sped down the street in a 1929 vintage fire truck, and when he was stopped by the police, he explained, "There was a fire in the neighborhood so I jumped on the engine and took off. Then I forgot where the fire was." Activities Have Their Faults The juvenile delinquency problem in Cali fornia has hit a new high or rather, low. In one week, hoodlums smashed 350 car windshields in one town. The vandals turned out to be members of a club Car Thieves, Inc. They had stolen five cars, but protested they didn't steal for money but just because they had nothing else to do. They proudly pointed out that the club was democratically run. Any member could become a leader by accumulating the high est number of points. Stealing a car rated a whole point, but only a half point was re ceived for just riding in a stolen car. Seems like there ought to be some sort of a system so the boys wouldn't get over pointed. ' It's Sheer Genius To stir up interest in a cool glass of beer, a Milwaukee brewery staged a contest re cently. Contestants attempted to guess the num ber of bottle caps contained in a huge stein. More than 45,000 people entered. One man happened to hit the exact num ber. Officials asked the winner how he ar rived at his answer, and were amazed at the simplicity of his method. He merely wrote down the number of his work badge. This could wreck the whole system at Monte Carlo. The Audience Waits They've all got to get into the act. After the initial revelation of an atomic bomb by the United States, Russia was quick to announce that she, too, had the powerful weapon. Monday the London Daily Express claimed that Britain is developing a new hydrogen bomb, simpler to produce and less expensive than the American model. The "thermo nu clear" weapon evidently was successfully tested in Australia six months ago, Hope this little act doesn't turn into a tragedy. Ears, Cold, Perhaps? Some people just have no principles. At the annual Police Dance held in the Coliseum recently, a woman's coat and two hats were , stolen, in spite of the abundance of police men. Police should be rather embarrassed. 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MW few" Grace Harvey a "tJo'e nnHHitir laflarc nf annliratinn In four other rolleres He thinks he just flunked th' colleg-e entrance exam." Aggie News, Views Rodeo Finances Change Suggestion Presented By DALE REYNOLDS Well; chalk up one more for Farmer's Fair. The weather fol lowed tradition very closely, and came up with two perfectly hor rible days. But things went fairly well, considering the elements. It seems that all the Farmer's Fair events are fairly popular, and are well organized. But I think that the Fair Board should be placed in a more stable finan cial position, due to the possibil ity of large losses because of bad weather, which seems to happen frequently. To accomplish this, I believe that Farmer's Fair should be under the sponsorship of the Ag Executive Board. This would also place Farmer's Fair more under the control of the Ag student body as a whole. As the Agr Executive Board is composed of representatives from most of the organizations on Ag campus, this would givt the Fair a rood basis for obtaining funds and underwriting- the Rodeo. It would also place the Fair under the sponsorship of the whole col lege, instead of just a few stu dents. In the past, there have been very few students inter ested in being members of the Fair Board, and there is no method for insuring that Junior members will be members of the Senior Board. Under the holdover system of the Ag Executive Board there would always be experienced senior members. This would help in maintaining a better file and report system, and in carrying information from one year to the next. econ By PAUL LAASE The State of Nebraska has had its share of successful individuals among its citizens, judging suc cess by any standard. In the fields of politics we have had. in past years, such outstanding fig ures as J. Sterling Morton, Wil liam Jennings Bryan, and .George W. Norris. In more recent times such men as the late Senator Griswold and Val Peterson have found their way to Washington in the service of their country. But among Nebraskans today, the one who occupies the most con spicious position in the field of politics is Herbert Brownell, the Attorney General of the United States. The office of Attorney General, heading the Justice Department is, or should be, one of great trust and responsibility. This De partment is both the legal arm of the federal government and, in the FBI, the agency primarily responsible for the internal se curity of the United States. The head of these agencies, then, has an office of sacred trust and he must be a man of integrity hon esty and loyalty. Unfortunately, however, in the past this office has often been a political football, given to those "playing on the winning team." Tom Clark and J. Howard Mc Grath, former Attorney Generals under ex-President Truman, were good examples of this. In 1952 this office was given to the campaign manager of the winning party who happened, by a lucky coincidence, to be a well qualified lawyer. Herb Brownell. He had a great chance to ele . vate the office above what it had been and to place it in its rightful perspective. It remains, however, in many respects, a po sition for campaign managers and party spokesmen. In the last days of the Truman administration the Senate had turned over to the Justice Depart ment for investigation and pos sible persecution a report of one of its special committees. knee This would mean the elimina tion of one organization on Ag campus, but it would place some thing big in the hands of an all campus organization, which has at the present relatively nothing to do. Or maybe Ag Exec should be put on Farmer's Fair board to help sponsor Farmer's Formal. Oh yes, we all have our troubles. Had a nice fire out on Ag cam pus, last week. Too bad it wasn't the Poultry Building. With only three weeks of classes left, campus activities and functions are coming to a head. And the seniors, who had big ideas and hopes last fall, are just content to fade away, and let the eager underclassmen at tempt the many impossibles. After four years of supposedly conscientious work, gaining con tacts and preparing for our life long ambitions, the door to the future will soon be open. But what now? Oh well, maybe the Air Force isn't as bad as they say it is. The golden day for a few as piring young juniors is finally near at hand. But where is the spirit of this group? Haven't even heard anything about a Junior Jitters picnic. Rumor has it that the chief procurer of Red Devil knee pads and grass stained trousers at 1345 R street is now selling at drastically reduced prices. Also hear that crying towels may be purchased at any time near the vicinity of 15th and R. Oh, it will be a great day. Involved were questions of per jury, security leaks, election fraud, bribery and misuse of pub lic office in other respects. The Senate committee did not feel that it was the propar agency to delve into the matter and properly turned the entire mat ter over to the Justice Depart ment. ' The charges were serious and had, on the surface, fairly strong support.- Yet the Justice De partment under the direct order of Brownell, did not investigate the matter any further than to examine the committee report and then forgot it. Was it be cause the investigation was into the affairs, public and private, of Senator McCarthy? At any rate, nothing further was done. Certainly the head of the Jus. tice Department is a busy man and has many things to do. One important function seems to be exhuming long dead and forgotten figures and presenting them to the public. Such was the case with Harry Dexter White, who, after being dead five years, was again placed before the public as an example of the "Commu nist menace." While there is little doubt of Mr. White's subversive actions, it is hardly the position of the Attorney General to charge an ex-President with near-treason. This is indeed scraping the bot tom of the barrel. Such action is usually reserved for the Party spokesman and hatchet man, out side of the government. In this ense it was just an "inside job" the other qualifications were fulfilled. Brownell is an extremely able lawyer. Of all the recent holders of the office of Attorney General, he is perhaps the best qualified of the lot. He should be cap able of shouldering the great res ponsibility of this high office. Why did these deviations of course occur? By what standard 1 of success are we to judge Brownell? Copped Copy Pet Boa Constrictor Barred From Dormitory Two On The Aisle Big Names, Fine Acting Liven 'Executive Suite' By DICK RALSTON Lincoln movie goers are cur rently being blessed with the op portunity to see one of the far better movies to come out of Holly wood in many moons. I refer of course to "Executive Suite" cur rently showing at the Lincoln Theater. The movie features a bevy of big-name stars all out-acting them selves practically every minute. Frederic March plays the role of the scheming villain in the strug gle for the presidency of a lead ing furniture corporation. William Hnlrtpn nlavs an ideal istic young designer who opposes March's thrust for power, and June Allvson is very sweetly June Allyson as his wife. Barbara Stanwyck plays a suicide-bent major stockholder, and Walter Piricpon Dlavs an aEine executive who losses out in the rat-race from the beginning. Paul Douglas is present us the super-salpsman for the firm, and Sheily Winters plays his illicit ro mantic concern. Louis Calhern is Letterip Statesmanship Void In US Seen Dear Editor: Is it not a sad commentary on the lack of statesmanship in these United States in this crucial hour of responsibility for world leader ship that every eye should be glued upon the McCarthy-Army burlesque while the Geneva peace conference is virtually ignored? Habakkuk Dob's Dillies How do two porcupines make love? I don't know. Very carefully. A sailor parked his car on a lonely spot on the road. "I won der what that knock is in my en gine?" he said to the dollie be side him. "Maybe It's opportunity," she said to him. Sweet Young Thing: "My father takes things apart when they won't go." Boy friend: "So-what?" Sweet Young Thing: "So you'd better leave." the guy trying to turn a fast buck no matter what the ethics of the situation are. Also playing prin ciple parts are Dean Jagger as an executive about to retire and con sequently not caring about the rat race, and Nina Foch as the de voted secretary to the deceased president. The plot takes place in the twenty-four hour interval between the time when the dictatorial presi dent of the concern dies and the board of directors meeting to elect a new president. Five vice-presidents, all of equal standing with the company, vie for the presi dency using blackmail, bullying, and whatever means available to force votes for themselves. In the background is the story of what the wives think of the whole situation. The movie is adopted from the book of the same name by Cam eron Hawley, End I think it's about the most accurate adoption I've ever been privileged to see. The book is not particularly outstand ing except in its characterizations of the executives and their at tltudos towards the "corporation. And tliis is the feature that the movie sticks to as closely as is possible on the screen. Each char-' acter has been quite thoroughly de fined by Mr. Hawley and offers the principles plenty of opportunity to display their dramatic talents to the fullest. The movie depends upon the talents of the principles and the suspenseful unfolding of the plots and counter -plots exclusively. There is no music to set a mood, and little scenery and other props which Hollywood usually relies on to enhance a movie at the box office. In this case the movie is good enough not to need the prop. Jt stands out as something you don't very often see: good theater on the screen. By BRUCE BRUGMANN At Minnesota University, a stu dent thought he had found the per fect pet, but officials wouldn't let him keep it. The pet, a foot boa constrictor, had full liberty of the room when the student was in, though it had to stay in the bottom dresser drawer at all other times. The snake never made any noise and the only care it needed was a mouse a week for food, ob tained from the University hos pital lab. Nevertheless the "pet" had to be returned to its former owner, the student's brother. a A Kansas State coed received .this poem from her boy friend who is at West Point: A rabbit's life must be good fun, No studies, classes, work undone. No themes, no taps, no loss of sleep. No Monday blues, no hours to keep, He has so much more fun than I, For all he does is multiply. A student at New York State Teachers college found himself broke and his girl's birthday was just around the corner. So he charged fellow collegians a nom inal sum to watch him clip off all his hair. Twenty-6ix students paid the admission price giving him $6.50 to buy a gift. Now all he had to do is convince his girl that it was worth it. She's not too fond of his bald pate. , A student at Melbourns Univer sity decided to write his theses on "a provocative subject so he chose "Psychoanalytical Synthesis of the Application of Ecological Transcendentalism to the Motiva tion and Behavior Patterns of Adolescent Females," which, in brief, is "How Girls Grow Up." Reprinted from the Syracuse Daily Orange: It was one of those heart warming events in every life. I was sitting in the Brown Derby the other night having a little snack to help my indigestion. Just a few chocolate-dipped oys ters with pickle sauce. One of their Friday specialities. Anyway, I wanted to go get a pack of cigarettes, so I asked my friends to excuse me because I had to go to make a phone call. And there at the cashier's desk. I Baw him. Sam Slender, Western star. "Can I have your autograph, Mr. Slender?" 1 asked. "No," he said. At Kansas State the editor of the school paper commented sar castically about the "all-weather wool blouse . . . second cousin to the Eskimo parka" which AFROTC cadets would wear In wing review and asked why they -could not also wear the overcoat, for good measure. Before the drill began, the edi tor was asked to step forward and, after a short speech, was presented with an overcoat to wear through out the drill. a a President Y. Yakigawa of Kyoto University in Japan warned the graduating class: ". . . always pay for your own drinks, never touch a drink paid for by others. All the scandals in the world of today have their cause in the despicable habit of swallowing free drinks." a In a southern school a couple was sitting in a parked car. A huge, 6-foot football tackle was showing his girl the medal that he had just won in a wrestling meet. Just as her admiration was at its highest a short, wizened fellow approached the car with a gun. 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