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Friday, February 5, I960
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Editorial Comment:
Forced ROTC Attacked Again
"O Liberty! Liberty! how many
bonds have been issued in thy
name" Anon.
Compulsory ROTC is under fire, states
the Feb. 8 issue of U.S. News and World
Report.
Since the 1862 law setting up the land-grant-college'
system, nearly all of the 68
land-grant institutions have required male
students to take two years of basic train
ing in the Reserve Officers training Corps.
Land-grant colleges must offer the
courses, but they need- not make them
compulsory. Present agitation is to put en
rollment on a voluntary basis.
Two of the nation's largest, universities
the University of Wisconsin and Michi
gan State will make decisions on this
Issue this month. Top Army officials fear
these moves may set off chain reactions
gainst compulsory ROTC in other large
land-grant schools.
The University of California and Ohio
State are moving toward a decision and
the Issue has been and is being debated
at several other universities. It has been
discussed at the University.
Three Institutions already have put
ROTC on a voluntary basis Massachu
setts Institute of Technology, Minnesota
and Utah State.
The ROTC program Is the largest source
of junior officers for the armed forces;
many more officers are furnished by it
than West Point, Annapolis and the Air
Force Academy. While the Navy and Air
Force could probably meet their require
ments without compulsory ROTC, the
Army, according to Secretary Brucker,
could not.
Officially, the Defense Department has
taken a hands-off policy and says that
compulsory ROTC is the perogative of the
authorities at the institution concerned.
If ROTC were made voluntary at the
University, enrollment in the course would
undoubtedly fall off-at M.I.T. freshman
ROTC enrollment dropped to a third of the
previous level after it was made volun
tary. The result of voluntary training, advo
cates say, is more, better-qualified officers
at less cost. A high percentage of the stu
dents who take non-compulsory basic
training go on to advanced University
ROTC instructors themselves feel that the
program would be more effective if made
non-compulsory.
The National Student Association, which
passed a resolution urging elimination of
compulsory ROTC, said the issue involves
"the freedom of students to decide whether
i or not they want to take ROTC."
IFC Ball Poses Financial Cloud
Fraternity members will be paying for
IFC Ball this year whether they go to
the March 18 event or not
The IFC this year is planning to prorate
the cost of the Ball by socking each fra
ternity before the dance, probably at the
rate of about $2 a head. The reason to
avoid the money losses suffered last year.
The turnout at last year's Ball was
Paving Is Needed
Student Council heard some good news
Wednesday that the University may pave
the Selleck Quad parking lot
The lot which has been known for its
mudholes in winter and spring and dust
storms in the fall would cost $45,000 to
pave.
One suggestion Is to up parking permit
cost to $5 and give a guaranteed space
for the higher price. But due to lack of
space, freshmen might' be required to
park in the Elgin lot or some other priority
basis might be established.
Whatever the method of financing and
priority, the Selleck lot should be paved.
Its present condition is no selling point
for the University.
i TntaMict ae a uWp sppmpd slight
CU1C111H. llUCibilb " o
and in addition two fraternities had social
events scheduled for the evening. The date
for the event was changed after the Uni
versity calendar came out at the first of
the 1958-59 school year.
Location has been changed this year
from the Turnpike to Pershing Auditorium
which may boost attendance somewhat.
And the cost for a couple to attend is
not excessively high.
But bluntly, what kept many away from
the dance last year was the fact that it
was to be University-patrolled, and hence,
no drinking.
Perhaps this was one of the lesser
reasons for the Ball's failure, but it is
something that cannot be reconciled with
University policy, to be sure.
It is unfortunate that the IFC must put
a financial cloud over fraternity mem
bers' heads to put on a ball. It does not
seem that this alone can bring about
the interest that is required to make
the Ball a success both number and
money-wise.
But a unified effort by every fraternity
on campus to take advantage of the Ball
and to go could provide an incentive
for successful dances in future years and
without prorated fees.
Staff Comment i
A Leftist's View
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IIow sot to start a new semester in
Student Health. It's a nice place and all
that but. Having fully recovered from
whatever I had never did really know
I'm wondering how I got in there in the
first place.
Before being officially enrolled I was
subjected to question and answer ses
sion more 'worthless than such similar
routines during Rush Week. WMt'i wrong
with you no chance to
answer whomp, in goes
a thermometer. Poke,
prod does it hurt here?
Haven't time to think
about where it hurts too
much activity-taking
blood pressure on one
side, pulse on the other.
And the questioning con
.tlnues what childhood di
seases did you have? Now
who. whan they're aching
everywhere, can recall that? And tha fill
ing out of forms continues. Whom to
notify ia case of what? Argh. Such
pleasantries.
So anyway, they kept me over there the
first three days of this week, and all in
all t'was quite tolerable starched, effi
cient nurses, white coated doctors, good
food served at ghastly hours the whole
" . .
At least I had a chance to do things that
are always getting put off until there's
time to do such things. Like read Pogo,
watch people bustle to class, read Pogo,
write parents, catch up- on the latest in
Zen Buddhism, read Pogo.
Speaking of Pogo, Fremount, Boy Bug,
should certainly be a top contender for
president of this great nation. Back in
'56 Pogo made the promise that "if nomi
nated I will not run; if elected I will not
Sandi
By Sandi Laaker
serve." Good philosophy. Most politicians
deliver nothing and don't even promise it.
Iiikewise, with Fremount there would be
no major campaign issues or problems
no promises to curb inflation, balance
budgets, stop nuclear tests, no religion
question, no pros or cons on birth con
trol. Everything would be, to quote Fre
mount, "Jes' Fine."
Being a fan of the great round ball I
tuned in on the Huskers Monday night.
What a traumatic experience that was.
This announcer drones on in this terrific
monotone while the team prances up and .
down the court then SUDDENLY THE
HUSKERS GET THE BALL, SOMETHING
IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN, THE CROWD
ROARS, THE ANNOUNCER IS SO EX
CITED HE YELLS LIKE A MADMAN
AND IT'S IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE FRUS
TRATED LISTENER TO KNOW WHETH
ER WE GOT IT OR LOST IT. So every
thing calms down and it's commercial
time. So did we score?
The only way to figure it out is to men
tally keep track of the monotone periods
and the noisy climaxes then add each
up and if noise wins out over monotone
it means we won the game. So now we
have company in the cellar. Yea. Was a
good game.
A Leftist View? Self-explanatory to
many. But perhaps a brief note in order
here. I've been known to have rather
radical views on such things as religion,
education, politics, etc. Also, I take every
opportunity to capitalize on a physical
handicap I've enjoyed since I was a mere
tad. Being left-handed is always a con
versation piece for those of us so afflicted.
And sometimes it's even entertaining. I
write upside down while sprawling my
hand through all sorts of miserable contortions.
6UESS WHAT 1
HAPPENED. CHA8UE)
I FINALLY REMEMBERED THE
EGGSHELLS!! BROUGHT THEM
TO SCHOOLING GUESS (OHAT!
Conservative Estimate
MlSSOTHMAfi WAS 60NE!!!
SHE'SQlllT MER JOB! SHE'S.
60IN6 TO GET MARRIED!!!.'
I KNEW THE ESS SHELLS
(l)E(2E ONlVA MANIFESTATION
OF A DEEPER PROBLEM!- "
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K 'Die Fledermaus'-
Opera Reaction Mixed;
General Effect Pleasant
By Gordon Young
"Die Fledermaus," a three-act opera by Johann
Strauss and directed by Leon Lishner, opened Wednesday
night at Howell Memorial Theater and will play through
Saturday night.
Reaction Wednesday night was mixed.
Some members of the audience predicted Mat because
some of the University's top musical talent was involved,
certain initial weaknesses will be smoothed out as the
casts, chorus and orchestra become more adjusted to per
forming for audiences. ,
Pleasant Effect
The overall effect, however, was pleasant. The cast
performed with much spirit, sets and costumes were color
ful and the orchestra played enthusiastically.
Especially good Wednesday night was Virginia Dux
bury in the role of Adele, Eisenstein's maid. She seemed
to realize her role well; her enunciation and volume con
trol were commendable throughout the performance.
Another top-notch performance was by Paula Knepper
who portrayed the swaggering, sophisticated Russian
Prince Orolofsky.
Gene Dybdahl, as Gabriel von Eisenstein, the male
lead, sang satisfactorily, as did Wayne Robertson, the
"wild oat" who flirted with Eisenstein's wife Rosalinda.
'First Night Jitters'
Both, however, seemed to suffer from a mild case of
"first night jitters" as their acting often appeared stilted.
Gayle Johnson, who played Rosalinda, apparently suf
fered from the same problem as her opening night per
formance was inconsistent.
William Hatcher, a prison warden, played his role to its
hilarious hilt. He was good, and so was his side-kick, Roger
Schmidt, who played a jailor.
Lou Lawson, as the noted ballmaster Dr. Falke,
couldn't be heard at times in the first act.
The minor characters turned in good performances,
and the chorus was ably directed.
Bad Intonation
The string section of the opera orchestra didn't seem to
follow particularly well. There was bad intonation, and the
opening night overture was uncreditable.
Tonight's cast will be the same as Wednesday night's,
and Saturday night the following will take over: Richard
Morris as Dr. Falke, Ken Scheffel as Alfred, Judy Law
rence as Adele, Diane Butherus as Rosalinda, Amer Lin
coln as Eisenstein, Irvin Pearson as Dr. Blind, Norman
Riggins as Frank, Lucy Robertson as Ida, Sylvia Rigg as
Prince Orlofsky and Roger Schmidt as the jailor.
By John
When I graduated from
nursery school early in the
spring of 1943 I had a grand
total of $6.90 in my piggy
bank, and this was mostly
in pennies,
nickels,
and bubble
gum cou
ons. After a
stellar five
in Bus
Ad College
plus a few
candid ob
s e r v a-
tions around the campus I
now know how this figure
could have been increased
to possibly even $408.
I'd have gone into the
comic book business.
You see this nursery
school was the funniest
place. We were (you'll die
laughing) required to have
a different comic book for
each hour of the day to
keep us busy. Not only
that, but at the end of each
week we were required by
our nurses (what else would
you expect in a nursery
school) to buy all new, or
at least different, comic
books for the coming week.
Occasionally we lucked
out and we could keep one
particularly thick funny for
two weeks.
As you can see from this
I could have made a hand
some profit just selling new
these items so greatly in
demand.
My two years in business
school have not been wasted
however. I would have done
more. I would have offered
to do a great service for
the kiddies.
I would have agreed to
buy back the comics they
had read and thus make
these used comic books
available to those who had
not had the opportunity to
read them.
Since I would make sure
that I was, in effect, the
only one in the comic book
business I would be free to
set the prices at which I
would buy and sell these
used funny books.
Ha! Ha!
I. figure for a 10 cent
comic a fair price to pay
for a used one would be
around two or three cents.
I could then sell the used
books for eight or nine
cents thus providing a sub
stantial savings to my pa-
On Campuses hi Things
There is something totally
demoralizing about having
your roommate hide her
grades from you because
she doesn't want to embar
rass you. It's even worse
when you
pry her first
three grades
out of her
and they all
5 turn out to
be upside
down sixes.
Like I quit
c h e eking
after get
ting a re
port on her
fourth nine.
rommates,
Diana
Also I switched
Couldn't stand
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SHE WOULD SEE TO 1
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DON'T FORGET
THE EGG SHELLS!!
By Diana Maxwell
the ego-shattering prospect
that she would probably du
plicate the feat this semes
ter. All of which is a big lie
except the four nines (and
there may be more, but I
refuse to inquire).
What actually happened is
that Mortar Board came
up with a plan, sold it to
the Administration (and the
selling wasn't hard), and
suddenly eight of us find
ourselves surrounded by
freshmen in Raymond Hall,
one of the three freshman
halls in the Residence Halls
for Women.
It's really hard to tell
who's studying who with
more Interest the counse
lors or the counselees.
From an initial reaction
which went something like,
"Gee . . . have we been
THAT bad??" the latest in
telligence report is that one
freshman, to a query about
how she liked her new coun
sellors, replied that "sur
prisingly enough, they aren't
bad . . ."
To explain why eight
graduating seniors would
lose their heads completely
and give up that glorious
last semester of retirement
from the activity world, a
bit of ancient history might
help:
In antiquity, (early last
fall) AWS started talking
about the need for more ef
ficient counselling in the
freshmen dorms.
Somewhere in the Middle
Ages (not quite so early last
fall) Coed Counsellors also
was probing the problem.
By the late Middle Ages
a transfer from Colorado
University was telling about
the highly efficient upper
class counselling system in
the dorms there, whereby
students train in their soph
omore years to become sen
ior and junior counsellors in
their junior and senior years
(with room and beard paid.)
Then history got con
fused time-wise and a lot of
events came off almost at
once:
Mortar Eoard talked with
officials from the Residence
Halls, to Miss Helen Sny
der, associate dean of stu
dent affairs. Gradually an
experimental program was
conceived or this semester
for this semester because
one hall lacked a house
mother (a ready-made op
portunity for experimenta
tion) and so by actually liv
ing the experiment, some
of us could devise a solid
program with the adminis
tration to go into full effect
next fall with the entering
freshmen.
Next step: secure funds
for the project, since in the
future, to have good per
sonalized counselling by top
notch girls, obviously some
financial concessions would
have to be made thus, we
wanted to establish a prece
dent for financing counsel
lors. Last step: try to cram the
belongings acquired in four
years at college into rooms
designed in the 30's when
wardrobes weren't so ex
tensive, and apparently ev
eryone owned about three
books at the most.
Hoerner
trons over the new book
price.
Sometimes I could occa
sionally pick up an extra
bit of milk money by buying -back
comics for one cent
under the pretense that the
nurses no longer approved
them. But sure enough if I
waited long enough, prob
ably even the next week,
they might change their
minds and I could sell them
for eight or nine cents as
usual.
Of course my plans might
possibly be hampered a lit
tle by some students get
ting smart and trying t o
start a Funny Book Puddle.
They could try to throw all
their pamphlets into the pot
and then buy sell and trade
with each other.
The students wouldn't
really be smart enough to
do this however and be
sides the books required for
consecutive weeks were not
the same so the puddle
would in. time dry up and
. leave me free to operate as
I pleased.
The only other thing that
could foul me up is if some
one else started a funny
book stand in competition
or if all those nurses got
together and decided not to
tell me which comics the
kiddies were going to need
unless I changed my tac
tics. . You know I might even
make enough money to buy
little buttons for my cus
tomers. They would be a
great help in avoiding con
fusion at my stand. They
could be printed up some
thing like "How the heck
should I know, I don't work
here "
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views.
Service Sacrificed?
To the Editor:
For the material im
provement in the flashy
new Student Union, we
seem to have sacrificed a
great deal of the deft serv
ice common to the old Un
ion. Though a Union employe
faithfully watches the rec
ord player pipe m u s i c
through the building, there
is no one to take on the
job of tidying up the Book
Nook and replacing the old
magazines with current is
sues. The main desk seems
never to have enough mon
ey to cash student checks
in the evening. On, and
when they ARE able to
cash a check and if Chances
they come back marked
"Insufficient Funds," they
not only demand the amount
of the check, but also a 23
cent "handling charge!"
It's worth observing that
though I've lived in Lincoln
all my life, I know of no
store or business in town
that practices a similar ex
tortion. And why does neither the
Book Nook nor the maga
zine rack in the lobby car
ry Playboy by far the
most popular campus maga
zine? Pupil
Grad Party
Dancing, entertainment and
refreshments are on tap for
the Graduate Clu" party at 8
p.m. in the Student Union
Party Room.
Guests are welcome, ac
cording to Miss Mae Sylvan,
publicity chairman.
CAMPUS WORSHIP SERVICES
DISCIPLES STUDENT FELLOWSHIP (CHRISTIAN CHURCHES)
k street
Keith D. Btephetuon, minister
10:00 a.m., Bervlce of Holy Communion
10:3U a.m., Coff. and Discussion
K-nn n m Runner
(:00 p.m., Worship and Program
LUTHERAN STUDENT CHAPEL (NATIONAL LUTHERAN
COUNCIL)
135 North 16th Street
Alvln M. Petersen, pastor
9:15 a.m.. Student Church Council with Bible Study
'1st and 3rd Sunday.)
L B A. Cabinet with Bible Study
(2nd and 4th Sundays)
10:45 a.m.. Morning Worship
5:30 p.m., Lutheran Student Association
CAINT Tunuit AOUINAS CHURCH (CATHOLIC STUDENT
CENTER)
C. J. Keenan, pastor
R. F. Sheeny. J. R. Myers, associates
Sunday Masse, at 8. , 10, 11. 12
Confession, ou Saturday: 4:30-5:30 p.m. and T:30-:30 p.m.
UNITED CAMPUS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (PRESBYTERIAN,
CONGREGATIONAL, E.U.B., I R.)
333 Ne. 14th Street
Rex Knowles, minister
11:00 a.m.. Morning Worship t:00 p.m., Vesper.
5:30 p.m.. Supper 8:30 p.m., Forum
UNIVERSITY EPISCOPAL CHAPEL
13th and R Street.
Gilbert M. Armstrong, Chaplain
9:00 a.m.. Holy Communion 11:00 a.m., Confirmation
5:30 p.m.. Evening Prayer (:00 p.m.. Canterbury
UNIVERSITY LUTHERAN CHAPEL (MISSOURI SYNOD)
15th and ( Streets 10:45 a.m.. Morning Worship
Alvln J. Norden. pastor 5:30 p.m.. Oamma Delta
9:30 a.m., Bible Class
UNIVERSITY METHODIST CHAPEL (WESLEY FOUNDATION)
W. B Gould and J. . White, ministers
8:00 a.m.. Holy Communion (Wesley House, KIT R)
9:30 a.m.. Morning Worship (535 N. 16th
10:30 a.m., Cef fee hour and Bible Study (Wesley House)
6:nn p.m.. Supper (Wesley House)
0:00 p.m., Forum (Student Union)
7:00 p.m.. Vespers (Wesley House)