Fridov, April 13, 1953
THE NEBRASKAN
Nebraskan Editorials:
Little man on campus
by Dick Kibler
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Her are th facts which have appeared thus
far in the case of Clyde Mitchell, according to
Nebraskan sources wtihin the College of Agri
culture: 1. A meeting of the Agricultural Economics
Department and Dean Lambert was held prior
to spring vacation to discuss Clyde Mitchell,
present chairman of the department. '
2. Professors !n the department who attended
the meeting have told The Nebraskan that they
were told that Mitchell would have the oppor
tunity of returning to the University July 1, but
would not be retained as department chairman.
I. Administration spokesmen, Inclnding Chan
cellor Hardin, Dean Breckenridge and Dean
Lambert, have not commented further on the
Issue. All maintain that Mitchell is still chair
man and that no recommendations have been
made for a new one.
4. Several individuals, Including one from
Michigan State and another from Iowa State,
have been contacted as possibilities for chair
man of the agricultural economics department.
5. The implication of "outside pressures" was
discussed in the special meeting as influential
In the decision to relieve Mitchell of his chair
manship duties.
6. Several professors and students in the Col
lege of Agriculture have told The Nebraskan
in private interviews that they were "certain
in their own minds" that "outside pressures"
and "special Interests" were an important in
fluence In the administrative action!
7. Mitchell has been under severe opposition
for some of his farm policies, notably attacks in
1953 by the Hall Connty Farm Bureau Federation
and Regent J. Leroy Welsh of Omaha.
8. Mitchell has been described by his col
leagues in the agricultural economics depart
ment as a professor whose administrative and
classroom abilities are beyond question.
In the light of these above facts, which have
been given to The Nebraskan by a variety of re
liable sources, it becomes imperative that this
air of mystery, contradiction and speculation be
replaced with an immediate presentation of all
the facts in the case of Clyde Mitchell.
It must be remembered that any attempt to
make professors fair game for irresponsible
charges, any attempt by pressure groups unduly
to influence the academic position of University
personnel, any attempt by special interest to
influence improperly administrative appoint
ments is an abridgment of the spirit of academic
freedom and those principles of free communi
cation protected in the Constitution and the Bill
of Rights. B. B.
Toward Voting independently
After several weeks. of preparation and three
Interviewing periods, the newly-formed Fusionist
party has presented a slate of candidates unlike
any this campus has seen before.
Far from being an all-independent or an all
dorm party, the Fusionists have included four
Greeks three eorority women and one IFC
candidate on their endorsed slate.
Whether this is a matter of mere political ex
pediency or the result of a real conviction that
the party Is backing the best possible candidates
regardless of affiliation, as the party has stated,
is not the most important point.
Students are being offered a chance to vote
"independently" whether they happen to be
Greeks or Independents. It gives Independents
an opportunity to, actively support candidates,
and gives Greeks a choice which has not been
pre-determined by the IFC
Whether this slate will succeed in the Council
elections and whether it would really result in
an improved Council is a matter for the future.
If this slate, however, leads students to vote
out of an honest appraisal of -candidates instead
of a "party-line," it will have served an import
ant function which may eventually result not
only in a better Council but in better student
government at the University. 4.S.
Student Tribunal: Pro Or Con
In this first of a series of editorials explaining
the functions of a student tribunal. The Ne
braskan will present some of the areas in which
a tribunal might have control, and some of the
functions it might perform.
The Nebraskan is presenting this series in an
endeavor to explain the purposes and successes
of student tribunals and honor systems before
the issue comes to a student vote May 7.
On the basis of what is done at other schools,
a student tribunal would cover the same areas
of student activity now controlled by the Office
of Student Affairs.
Thus action by such a governing body would
not be additional restrictions on students, but
would operate in the same areas as these offi
cials. '
This h the situation at universities and col
leges laving student tribunals, according to
information received by a Council committee
doing research on student tribunals and honor
systems. No -matter what the system, all de
cisions and functions of the tribunals are subject
to the president of the school and its Board of
Regents.
The extremes of student tribunals run from
having student members on a faculty disciplin
ing committee to a complete student committee,
including defense attorneys, prosecutors and
powers of expulsions.
Student tribunals usually have authority to
enforce all university regulations, sometimes in
cluding scholastic matters and the honor system.
This authority can include fining, expulsion, pro
bation and restricting students to the campus
for a specified length of time.
In all schools having tribunals, punishments
handed down by the groups can be appealed to
the president or chancellor of the school.
A tribunal might be given the authority to
control drinking rules, along with other uni
versity rules. Students are usually not given
voice in moral matters.
The main point of each type of tribunal or
governing body is the same giving students
more voice in governing their own affairs.
If the student body at this "University should
decide it wanted a student tribunal, it would
be up to next year's Council to draw up plans,
and for the Administration to pass judgment on
these plans.
Whatever the outcome of the vote, The Ne
braskan hopes University students will go to
the polls with their opinions fixed as to what
would be best for the school.
The University should not be saddled with a
tribunal system that the students don't want, or
don't care about.
It should also not go without such a system if
the students want it, but don't bother to give
their opinions by voting.
May 7 will decide the issue, pro or con. ".T.D."
J ore Student Representation
The resolution passed in Student Council
Wednesday recommending further student rep
resentation on Faculty Senate committees is an
extension of the privilege of student participa
tion in University affairs already established.
This resolution, if accepted by the Faculty
Senate, will be a big step in strengthening the
liason between student government and the
administration that does so much in maintain
ing good student-faculty relationships.
Students already have representation on such
faculty subcommittees as the convocations com
mittee, the subcommittee on student affairs,
calendar committee and final exams committee.
The Council resolution proposes student rep
resentation on the Student Affairs Committee
and the library committee.
Having students on the student affairs com
mits would, according to the Council's report
to the Dean of Student Affairs, create a stronger
bond between student government and the Ad
ministration, and would enable the committee to
debate both the faculty and the student sides
of the questions that come before them.
Since the committee deals directly with the
students in all phases of their University life,
the Council feels it only right that their opinions
be heard. This is true.
The library committee, which discusses plans
for future library expansion, should logically
have a student opinion, since the library's fa
cilities are used more by undergraduate students
than any other group.
The director of the University Libraries has
advised student representation on this commit
tee for these reasons.
, The final decision on this Council proposal
rests with the Faculty Senate. The Nebraskan
has strongly backed the Council in its move
ment for more student representation in Admin
istration affairs involving the students.
The Nebraskan urges that the recommendation
will be received favorably by the faculty, and
that students will have still further voice in this,
their University. -F.T.D.
VJell-Earned Praise
Tuesday night, the University's top scholars
wera recognized at the annual joint Phi Beta
Kappa-Sigma 33 banquet. Quietly, without the
pomp and circumstance that surrounds the elec
tion of activity officers, results of one of the
year's most important elections were an
nounced. The Nebraskan wishes to extend its congratu
lations to the new members of both scholastic
tonoraries. Phi Beta Kappa, long renowned as
a mark of achievement, is the greatest honor for
the Arts and Sciences student.
Sigma Xi, although less familiar to the aver
age University student, recognizes outstanding
scholars in the field of science '
It is gratifying to note the unusually large
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Tale Of Old West
Told By Derelict
My column last week, which re
counted an incident of my child
hood, resulted in numerous re
quests lo tell more of my early
life. Well kiddies, my past is
shrouded in mystery and it's going
to stay that way. There are some
things better left unsaid, as far
as I'm concerned.
However, for those of you who
are truly interested in stories of
the Old West, I have a pleasant
surprise." It is the story of an
old fellow I met come years ago
on a camping trip with my life
long companion, Ragged Nerves,
and I give it to you just as he told
it to us.
1ife on the plains in the old
days, (he said) was not an easy
one, and for this reason I spent
the first fourteen years of my life
in the family wine cellar, forti
fying myself for the hardships to
come.
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Continued Development
IBBVdiniB WUp
By JAMES S. PITTENGER
Former Secretary of the .
University Alumni Assoc.
To many of you Commencement
will mean the end of your Univer
sity days. As time goes on, how
ever, the coming of spring will
bring back pleasant memories of
your years on campus. It will
mean that you have an opportunity
to return to the campus, see the
favorite old haunts, buildings, pro
fessors and meet former class
mates. When you get tp feeling that
way you are fair game for the
University Alumni Association.
Each spring the Association spon
sors a Round-Up for alumni and
former students. During the three
day program, special class func
tions are held, ten year classes
are honored, and distinguished
alumni honored.
Just what soes the Alumni Asso
ciation stand for, mean or have
for its purpose? I don't know what
it will mean to you, but I think
I know what is should mean to you.
It should eventually mean as much
to you as the University itself.
Why? Because as we proceed
through life I'm sure most of us
realize just how much the Univer
sity and higher education actually
means to us and to the overall
progress of our state and na
tion. We appreciate what the people
of Nebraska have made available to
us and have maintained for our use.
As alumni is is hoped that you
will want to make certain that the
people who are to follow 'you
through 'ur system of higher edu
cation will have opportunities that
are equal to or better than you
received.
The alumni as individuals may
find difficulty in continuing and
maintaining the University, but unit
ed through the Alumni Association
they represent an extremely poten
tial group.
You have read and heard a great
deal about the coming "Tidal
Wave" of students. You will read
and hear a great deal more about
it.
No institution can ever be better
than its students. If the University
Eds Note:) The Upper Cham
ber for today was written by
James S. Pittenger, past Secre
tary of the University Alumni
Association, and bow an Adminis
trative Assistant to the Chancel
lor. is to progress it must continuously
get its share of the outstanding
and better students from through
out the state. 1
Obtaining numbers of students is
not now the problem nor will it
be. But obtaining the better stu
dents is a big job for the Alumni
Association and the alumni.
As we grow and improve as a
University we will have to find
more and more ways of informing
the people of the problems of the
University. With the development
of any institution comes the need
for additional funds.
If the people of Nebraska are.
properly advised as to the facts
I have every confidence that they
Student Council Platforms
' The Nebrtiskan invites all candidates for election to the Student
Council to submit their individual platforms to the paper for publi
cation. The Nebraskan, in its drive for interested, qualified Student
Council members, believes that all candidates should be given the
chance to present their ideas and feelings on the Council to the
student voting public.
All platforms submitted should be brief, not to exceed 250
words. The Nebraskan. reserves the right to edit all platforms
received. Platforms must be statements from individual candidates,
not from any organized group of candidates or party.
All platforms received will be printed on The Nebraskan's edi
torial pages as a special service to student voters.
The Editor
Student Drivers
Need New Space
number of Innocents and Mortar Boards repre
sented in the groups. These students have
gained prominence in the two main areas of
University recognition, scholarship and leader
ship. The students elected to membership in both
organizations are especially deserving of praise
because they have fulfilled the basic aim of
attending a University at all. They have done
exceptionally well in gaining academic training.
The fact remains that the new members of
Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Xi are not one
dimensional hook-worms. They are outstanding
individuals and deserve the praise of their fellow
students. J. B.
A severe blow came to hundreds
of Independents and affiliated stu
dents alike last week. The Lincoln
police began enforcing a law which
prohibits the parking of a car for
more than 24 hours in the same lo
cation. This enforcement has further
complicated the already serious
parkinj problem. Especially hard
hit are the men of Selleck Quad-
The Silent Majority
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rangle who have virtually no other
place to par . when the city streets
are denied to them.
A fact lirtle known to many non
crr owners is that the large park
ing areas between 14th and 15th
Streets are not open to students
who live on the campus.
The men of Selleck Quadrangle
are allowed to use a lot located at
North Side Avenue and 17th St.
This lot is available to students liv
ing in other organized housing on
the campus. -
The lot is large and it is passable
in wet weather. Why is it not used?
Simply because no one with a
car which he intends to keep will
park there. The lot is lighted by
a single, dim street light on 17th
St. Police protection is nonexistant.
Cars parked there overnight are a
constant source of hubcaps, radio
antennas, mirrors and other acces
sories for Lincoln's hoods.
Where can the lndependt.7.t park?
Or the Greek who finds the park
ing lot at his house filled?, It's
simple. There are 21 parking spaces
on 15th Street which are open to
him. Fifteenth is a University
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street and thsrefore not subject to
Lincoln ordinance on parking.
The problem lies in the fact that
21 spaces are inadequate for the
several hundred ears registered to
Quadrangle men plus the luckless
Greek who finds his lot full.
The unreasonableness of the situ
ation is brought out sharply when
one drives ar. nd the campus at
night and sees the lighted, policed
lots standing empty all night so
commuters can us; them for three
hours in the mornings.
Meanwhile the campus residents,
the one for whom the University
should be most concerned, are
forced to park in a lot unsafe for
any car.
The solution to the problem is to
open the 14th Street lots to campus
residents because these lots are
the logical place for riight parking
since they are lighted and policed.
The lot at North Side Avenue
and I7th Street could then be freed
for use by commuters. This lot is
just as good for daylight use as
those on 14ih Street. However, be
cause of its location and facilities
it should be cleared at night.
Early last fall the Residence As
sociation lor Men, representing the
men of Selleck Quadrangle, asked
for lighting and police protection.
The request was refused. The situ
ation became less critical during
the winter when many cars were
taken out of circulation.
Now, however, with the return of
warm weather coupled with en
forcement of the 24-hour parking
laws, a 'crisis has descended upon
the students who live on the cam
pus. 1
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will make the proper decisions as
to whether they are willing to
provide the funds. The alumni owe
it to ther..seives and to their alma
mater to keep themselves advised
as to the facts and to insure that
others are equally advised.
The Alumni Association affords
us an opportunity to participate in
the continued development of the
University.
Many is the time that we are
asked the question "'What do I get
out of it?" Materially, the ALUM
NUS Magazine comes to you ten
months of the year with news of
your classmates, friends and in
terpretive information concerning
the institution.
Finally, a knowledge that, no
matter where you may be, you are
taking an active part in the con
tinuing development of higher edu
cation, which in turn is serving
you.
When I came out, I was as
healthy and redcheeked a lad as
ever had delirium tremens, and
the entire countryside soon looked
upon me as a loony.
"Not one to be swayed by pop
ular opinion, my father, a strict
but honest man, locked me in the
Jess Jestin'
chicken house, where I spent sever,
al years taming unruly Leghorns
and writing the Theban plays.
(Not the Theban plays you study
in college, but a series of six
plays about Sad Sam Thebas, the
Thumb-Sucking Iceman. They wera
later produced in Deaf Smith
County, Texas with no success at
an.)
"Some years later, a brush with
the law nearly launched me on a
life of crime. A fellow from the
East was staying at the ranch,
and one night while everyone was
gathered around the camp-fire re
galing the visitor with bloody tales
of the frontier and stuffing bags
of pemmican down each other's
throats, r stole the Easterner's
silver snuff-box and a month-old
copy of the Police Gazette, and
struck out across the wilderness.
'A sheriffs posse, by following
the sound of my sneezes, soon
found me curled up in a hollow
tree, cackling lecherously over a
picture of Lillian Russel. My horse,
untrue to Western Tradition, was
not grazing near by.
rWell, I served my time like a
man and after my release, my
rise to fame and fortune was so
meteoric that the very mention
of my name was enough to turn
Phil the Fiddler green with envy.
I swindled my partner in the
livery stable, married the parson's
daughter, and eventually won a
seat in the state senate.
And if I hadn't bet my whole
poke on James G. Blaine for presi
dent, I might still be a respected
member of the community, instead
of the lonely derelict you see be
fore you today."
And with these words, faithful
old Cy turned up the road toward
his cabin, sure in his heart that
Stacy and Tess would find true
happiness in their' new home.
Wrosta Leilerip
Fusionist Party
To the Editor:
I request that you publish the
following letter, under the pen
name signed to it, in the "'Letter
rip" column of The Nebraskan.
Thank you.
An open answer to the letter of
Petronius Arbiter:
Dear Mr. Petronius:
I agree with you that there is
nothing the matter with a political
party on this campus. The party
does claim to be a responsible or
ganization, as you say.
However, you have been misin
formed as to whom the party rep
resents. The Fusionist Party was
organized to provide a voice for
those people on this campus who
feel that apathy and one-party rule
are not the best ways of handling
student government.
The party was formed to fuse
all those who agree with the prin
ciples set forth in the party plat
form. Now with regard to your erron
eous belief that the party candi
dates are required to 'swallow the
absurd catechism of a political
platform":
The party has set it goals and ia
backing the candidates who art
best qualified and seem most likely
to follow through on the party's
program, which is eminently just
and reasonable.
The party platform cannot ia
any way appear to be aimed at de
stroying the Student Council, at
least when considered in the light
of reason.
In fact, an unbiased considera
tion of the six planks in the Fusion
ist platform would clearly indicate
a desire to strengthen the Student
Council and have it be a real
governing body instead of an elec
tive debating society.
The party clearly desires the
Student Council go get some rea
son into its activities, and proceed
on a sensible basis. For that rea
son, the Fusionist are supporting
candidates which seem likely to do
just that.
-Pro" Fusionist
To A New Song
To the Editor:
I fully agree with Sam Jensen
and his proposal for a new alma
mater song. I haven't heard "Ne
braska Alma Mater" but I don't
aee how it could be as bad as
-Dear Old Nebraska U." Why not
let us students i. on the words of
"Nebraska Alma Mater?"
Here's to a new song at any
cost.
a CornhiMkBr .
Et. Vair -.i The word to "Nnbrattka
Alma MaMtr" will be aubUiihfl neat week
n The Nebraakan'a editorial paKea.
Teeord af the aont will be renuerMl a
the Ear Prn Club Lunebeaa Frldar
Kooa la the Union.
Chinese Recognition Criticized
(Eda. lote: The rtlrl.
i the fallowing letterip an dllorlnl
column called. "The Portlullo."
written by John Heeekl, neweat Je
braafean eolumnlat. Thla column wm
headlined "Forelan Poller Lanka Real
ity," ,and avneared In Wedneaday'a Me
braekaa aa the editorial page.
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To the Editor:
I don't agree with your article
concerning our government's atti
tude toward Red China. Further
more, I resent the implication in
your last paragraph that anyone
who would disagree with you has
no common sense.
Why are our friends and allies
"'frustrated and antagonized" at our
stand? Take Britala as an example.
She gladly takes our foreign aid
ir-oney -with one hand while she
trades with the Chinese Commu
nists with her other hand?
Do you think for a moment that
the Reds would trade with their
enemies unless it was definitely to
their advantage? I dont. No won
der the British are sweating. k
As for the orientals whose friend
ship we are trying to gain, what
would be their reactions if we
suddenly abandoned Chaing Kai
Chek's government, which stands
for independence, and recognteed
the Communist government, which
stands for tyranny? .
' .
Would this make us the shining
angels in their eyes? I hardly
think so.
What would we get if we did
recognize the Reds? Our U.S. staff
would go to China and be restrict
ed as to travel correspondence,
picture, etc., as it is in other
Communist countries, while swarms
Jf official and unoffi'al Chinese
would come over here, where they
would be as free as the breeze.
I dont know about you, but I
dont want any part of this group
of hoodlums.
HaysutBd Balfoor
Sickening Green
To the Editor:
After reading The Campus
Green, I see why this title was
chosen for the column. It is truly
a sickening green, and by reading
some of the poems one can see
that the authors are a little green
also.
I read in the papers that ob
scene literature is being outlawed
from publication. It is my opinion
that the students of the Univerrity
do not wish their college newspaper
to become filled wi& the same
second rate trash that bas only
recently been ; stricken from the
nation's newsstand.
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I would like to nominate L.
J. M. as the official gutter-sweeper
for the University. It is evident
that this type of work is well suitsd
to him, and I am sure that he
could keep his mind on his work.
In short, let's keep pur newspaper
clean.
- A f .udfiil
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