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Wednesday, April 20, 1960 Page 4 The Daily Nebraskan Christian Explains editor's Note: This ft tha aetond r flcl ta twa-part aerfea explaining the evectal Freedom Fund of the National Assoc ta Mam for the Advancement of Col ored People. The article Heiow provides a look at present conditions of the Negro hi the Sent and explains, the rnmpoi Stndent Christian Council's outlook on toe Freedom fund. , By John Else Since early March, Negro and white students in the South have been participat ing in "sit-in" demonstra tions of many typesr One of these demonstrations started in Nashville, Tenn., where young Negroes walked into the Woolworth Store and sat down at the lunch counter.. They were refused service. In tras case, as in nu merous others, the Negroes did . not retaliate when a group of whites began name calling, spitting, cuffing and then boldly punched, banged heads against the counters, stuffed cigar ette butts down the Negroes collars and finally pulled three Negroes from their seats and beat them. As the Negroes ran from the store, the whites screamed for them, to stay and fight. Even though there were law officials around the . store, no one was arrested for starting the violence. In Marshal, Tex., 70 stu dents from Bishop College and Wiley College were ar rested for sit-in demonstra tions. Bail for release of each student was $700, which was paid by Negro property owners, but each student is to be tried in dividually, which means large court costs for their trials and fines. These two examples only serve to show what is hap pening in the South. There have been numerous arrests and money is urgently needed to pay bail for re lease, court costs for tirals, and the fines levied. The Student Christian Council, representing the Protestant denomina tions on the campus, wishes to speck on this situation for two reasons: as citizens in a democratic nation we hold that each man is en titled to his place in socie ty; as communicants of the Christian faith we hold that God, through Christ, was I I Op daily 9:30 to 5:30 I I Thursday 10 to 8:30 (' x V Council Position reconciling all men to him self and to each other. We view the -demonstrations In the South as evi flence that the living Christ is now at work reconciling negroes and whites unto each other ,and to God. Our faith calls, us to share with the campus our conviction that we in the North must participate in this recon ciliation. We think one valid way is to raise money to pro vide lawyers' fees and court costs for the Negroes de fense so that the separa tion of colors is no longer ata estrangement of man's relationship to his fellow man. Thus we have turned to the All University Fund to ask their support for an all campus solicitation. Any money raised will be given to the Freedom Fund ar ranged by the National As sociation for the Advance ment of Colored People for the specific purpose of help ing Negroes pay their court costs and attorney fees. There are at present sev eral different funds to which money can be given, but we believe this particu lar one to be the best. By designating our money in this way, we do not feel that this implies complete sup port of the N. A. A. C. P. It is only recognition that their fund is the one which will be the most effective in distributing funds where they are needed. However, no action will come from the S. C. C. un til the A. U. F. has an nounced its decision. Fur ther plans will be made pending their decision. Young Demos To Elect Officers The University Young Dem ocrats will hold their weekly meeting today at 8 p.m. in the Student Union Small Au ditorium. The order of business will be the election of officers. Of ficers will be nominated and elected by members in good standing. Membership cards will be required of all those voting. Specially designed to lead on active campus life . . , Sophisticated FLATS every, bit as smart as your dress up shoes! Aplenty .. . . tailored tie in block, bone and red. 8.95 Pick Me Up . . . jaunty mocassin toe slip on in bone and navy. 8.95 EXCLUSIVE IN CAREER SHOE SHOP FIRST FLOOR SHOES Grad Study Scholarships Awarded Soupn maior fellowships totaling more than $12,000 have been awarded tor grad uate study during the coming school year. The two Regents Pre-Doc- toral fellowships of $2000 each at NU were awarded to Don R. Gerlach and Zoltan Kramer, both working for a Ph.D. in history. Five Franklin E. and Orin rfa M. Johnson fellowships of $1700 are for graduate study at schools selected hy 'the recipients. These fellowships and the Regents fellowships also include tuition. 4 Recipients of the Johnson fellowships include William E. Laux of Lincoln, Ph.D. in political science; Alfred W. Maschke, Ph.D. in phys ics; Judith C. DuJardin, mas ters in social work; Shiva S. Singh. Ph.D. in agronomy; and Charles V. Heuer, mas ters in mathematics. Space Fight Miss Entries Close Today Today is the final day to sbmit entries for the "Miss Space Flight The Girl With Whom You Would Most Like to Be in Orbit," according to Mrs. Karen Timmons of Teachers College. The "Miss Space Flight" contest is being held in con junction with a' series of three briefings on the Atlas missile on April 28. which is being sponsored by the Uni versity Air Force ROTC, Teachers College- and the Ne braska National Guard. Each organized women's house is limited to one can didate in the "Miss Space Flight" contest. Candidates will be judged on the basis of beauty, poise and person ality and must be in good standing with the University. Candidates will undergo preliminary judging on the basis of the entry form. Fin alists will be selected to be interviewed by the judging board on Monday. Names and completed forms should be submitted to Mrs. Karen Timmons, 103 Teachers College, by 5 p.m. today. BizAd Honorary Initiates Seven Beta Gamma Sigma, Busi ness Administration honor so ciety, initiated seven mem bers this week. Seniors initiated Include John Mason and Eldon P.itter bush. Juniors initiated were Ken neth Babka, Ernest Carlson, Rodson Ellerbusch, Robert Johnson and Richard New man. College of Business Admin istration seniors who rank in the top 10 per cent of their class and juniors in the lop five per cent are eligible for membership. 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EMPLOYMENT MEN 8T0P WASTING 81'MMEUS Conalder summer employment with all these advantages. Karn up to SldO per week. Work with a reputable com pany, nationally famous in its field. Work according to own achednle Work anywhere in the I'SA. even in your home ywn. Continue on a part time basw when you return to classes next fall. Earn cash scholarships Muat have car and be free to work. Write Daily Nebraskan. box number 100. for personal Interview Wanted Man and wife to assist In the care and upkeep of a private home In Estea Park for June. Julv. and August. Beautiful Tocatlon at the bank of the Big Thompson at tie base of Continental Divide. Habits temperate. Phone OA 3-2636 for ap pointment if interested. WANTED Wanted. Hashers to work for meals contact Howard Koouer fUi HE 2-3120. TAILORING Dressmaking or alterations done at reasonable prices in neat-up-to-d.ite styles. Come to Mavis, 418 No. 23rd FOR RENT Apartment for rent : ALU NEW AND REASONABLE TOQ. One bedroom with stove, re frlgeralor, b."eakfast bar and stools. Ixcated in beautiful neighborhood. O o u p ' e can occupy now. c.n 3A 3-1B16 after 5. W( f O If " .. j. tf i-" ,t 1 li1 - 1 v BIZ AD HOXOREES Newly elected members of Beta Gamma Sigma, national scholastic fraternity in business administration, are: (left to right, standing) Ernest Carl son, Kenneth Babka and Rod Ellerbusch; (sitting) Eldon Ritterbush, Richard Newman and Robert Johnson. Not pictured is John Mason. Board of Regents Promotes Fourteen to Professorships The University B 0 a r d of Regents promoted 14 faculty members to full professors last week. Those promoted include: J. K. Matsushima, animal husbandry; Mogens Plum, dairy husbandry; Ralston J. Graham, experiment station; Gerda Petersen and John Weihing, both agricultural ex tension; James II. Looker, chemistry; Stanley Ross, his tory. Saul Epstein and Edward Zimmerman, both ' physics; Manfred Keiler, art; Robert J. Cranford, journalism; Richard M. Bourne and Rob ert H. Cole, both business or ganization and management; and Norman Thorpe, second ary education. Assistant professors pro moted to associate profes sors are: Robert M. Hill, biochemistry; Norman Un derdahl, veterinary science; Gordon A. Gallup, chemistry; Louis Crompton and Oscar Mandel, both English; Lloyd Teale, Romance Languages; Robert Beadell, music; Don ald O. Olson, speech. Arvirf R. Riveland, civil engineering; Richard Harns- J j ' ....... . ' '..':iy.' . ;. K. - - 1 iiumih-i,,-,, aifaiull lliiiiiiiiiiinnif-"- ... . ...-.. ...... , amitri mil. rfi" .I'wmviirtl iii htki mi InMliin miih iiiiiiiiihiiiUi J As a college sophomore, you're nearing the mid-point. Halfway through college halfway through Army ROTC. Now you face a major decision: Are the gold bars of a Second Lieutenant worth two additional years of study in advanced ROTC? That question is yours to answer now before you register for your junior year. As you explore the facts, carefully weigh the traditional responsibilities and rewards of serving as an Army officer .. . , 1 Traditional responsibilities. To meet the command responsi v ' biHties of an Army officer, you apply the leadership prin ciples absorbed during advanced ROTC training.nd your executive potential grows as you gather leadership experi I Lad year, 14,436 sophomores answered "yes" to this vx ! "wnm berger, law; William D. An gle and Robert S. Long, both internal medicine: Hilton A. Salhanlck, obstetrics and gyn ecology. Georee Alliband. ophthal mology; Morton H. Kulesh and Milton Simons, both pa thology; George J. Klok, pe diatrics; Phil H. Rueschhoff and Joe Zafforoni, both ele mentary education and Lil lian Castner, physical educa tion for women. In addition to these promo tions Ihe board appointed Prof. James Blackman as as sistant dean in the College of Engineering and Architec ture. . , .... . Dr.: Aubrey L. Forrest, for merly of Lincoln, was ap pointed director o'f student financial assistance and as sistant to the dean of student affairs. Dr. John H. Pazur was ap pointed as acting chairman of the department of biochemis try and nutrition. Read the Daily Nebraskan Classified Ads. Better still USE THEM! If 4 On The Social Side; . i : Conspiracy Of Cupid. Rabbit Takes Toll The Easter bunny and Cupid joined forces during Spring vacation and came up with fifteen pinnings and en gagements. Plnnings Judie Morris, Delta Delta Delta junior in Teachers from Benkleman, to Lynn Schot tler, Delta Tau Delta senior in Business Administration from Norfolk. Judy Feather, Gamma Phi Beta alum from Lincoln, to Don Purcell, Phi Delta Theta sophomore in Teachers from Omaha. Georgann Humphrey, Kp pa, Delta alum from New York City, to Bob Cain at the. West ftoint' Military Academy from Raleigh, S.C, Glenda Wall, Love Memo rial Hall freshman in Home Economics from Eagle, to Larry G. Ott, Ag Men junior in Agriculture from Lyman. Anita Dunker, Love. Memo rial Hall freshman in Home Economics from Schuyler, to Gene "Mannlein, FarmHouse sophomore in Ag riculture from St. Paul. Anita Dunker, freshman in the College of Agriculture from Schuyler, to Gene Mann- lein, .FarmHouse sophomore in the College of Agriculture from St. Paul. Engagements Jackie Shaffer, Alpha Omicron Pi junior in Home Economics from Lincoln, to Bill Tidd, Sigma Alpha Ep--silon alum1 at the University of Iowa from Omaha. Yvonne Young, Alpha Omi cron Pi senior in Teachers from Sargeant, to Dick West, Phi Gamma Delta senior in Arts and Sciences from Oma ha. Jan Nisker, Sigma Delta Tau senior in Arts and Sci ences from Norfolk, to R 0 y COLLEGE MEN WE HAVE A SUMMER JOB FOR YOU Earnings will he in excess of S 100. per eek, plus a ihance for 81,000 scholarship; Eleven 81,000 scholarships will he awarded. Appli cants must he: Exceptionally neat in appear, ance; above average in aggressiveness. Those Mho qualify may continue their next semester on a part time basis. For appoint ment write Al Booth 4i.i No. 80th St., Omaha, Nehr. ence. That's why employers often prefer men who Berved at commissioned officers. These men already have proven their capacity to shoulder executive responsibility. 2. Traditional rewards, In every organization, greater respon sibilities mean greater rewards. Thus the traditional respon sibilities and prestige of an Army officer are matched by material advantages. For example, if you plan to marry soon after graduation an officer's salary can be a distinct advantage. A married 2nd Lieutenant earns a minimum of $355.68 per month plus substantial fringe benefits. Need more information? Check with the Professor of Mill tary Science and Tactics at your college or university. He'll be glad to discuss your decision tnth you. questionand enured advanced Buffum, senior in Engineer ing from Galesbu'-g, 111. Kathy Burkhart, Kappa Alpha Theta senior in Teach ers from Sioux City, la., to Larry Halsted, from Yankton, ' S.D. Diane Douglas, Kappa Al pha Theta senior in Teachers from St. Joseph, Mo., to Gene Nicholas, Sigma Chi senior in Business Administration from St. Joseph, Mo. Carol Larsen, Chi Omega senior in Arts and Sciences from Thedford, to David Erickson, Beta Theta Pi sen ior in Law from Central City. Carol Schaller of A ins worth, to David E. Jonrs, Burr Hall sophomore in Ag riculture from Ainsworth. Pat Erickson, W 0 m e n's Residence Halls senior in Teachers from . Arcadia, to Merlin Butt. Dorothy Glade, Towne Club senior in Teachers from Lin coln, to Ralph Middleton, Acacia alum from Bridge port. Renoir, Picasso Subjects of Film The Student Union Arts and Exhibits committee will pre sent the third film in the Art Film Series Thursday in the Small Auditorium at 5 p.m. The title of the film is "From Renoir to Picasso." It is a study and comparison of the characteristics of Renoir, the sensualist; Seurat, the in tellectual; and Picasso, the in stinctive artist. The show will also present "Carnival," a study in rhythms and light conveying something of the kaleidos copic quality of an amusement park. Army ROTC.