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Operation Aholiiiok' Shtiwn iri Union
The film "Operation Abo
lition," cause of recent
controversy, will be shown
twice today in the S m a 1 1
Auditorium of the Student'
Union.
The scheduled showings
are for 2 and 4 p.m. and
others if necessary, accord
ing to Herb Probasco, edi
tor of the Daily .Nebraskan.
Open discussions will fol
low each showing.
, Meanwhile, a call for a
State legislature investiga
tion of the School of Jour
nalism was issued Thursday
by the American Legion
Post 1 of Omaha.
In asking for the probe,,
Today
the Legion noted that "cer
t a i n demoralization of
Americanism is apparent in
the School of Journalism."
The Legion said they
felt it was necessary to look
into "the extent, if any, 6f
influences tending towards
' subversion."
The Legion action was
prompted by an editorial
appearing in the Daily Ne
braskan written by the edi
tor, Herb Probasco. The
editorial condemned the
film concerning the House
Un-A merican Activities
Committee. .'
The resolution called
Probasco's condemnation of 1
the film "an irresponsible
display Of puexilely (juven
ile) newspaper writing."
Bill Marchettl, past state
Legion commander said
Thursday "We see a little
smoke rising from the
School of Journalism -and
for this reason have called
it to the Legislature's at
tention." "It will be impossible for
anybody acquainted with
the School of Journalism
faculty to take this charge
seriously," Dr. William E.
Hall, director of the School
of Journalism commented.
"We welcome an investi
gation, and we look for
ward to a full apology
from the Omaha American
Legion Post at a later
date," Hall added.
Probasco also said that
he will ask the American
Legion for a "full apology,
unless the legion can prove
that the reporting was ir
responsible. Jim Pittenger, assistant
to the C h a n c e 1 1 o r, was
quick to back the School of
Journalism s a y 1 n g the
"University of Nebraska is
proud of tjhe School of Jour
nalism and its excellent
record of performance., The
faculty of that school, com
posed of newspapermen
and educators, is highly re
spected by the newspaper
and journalism profes
sions." x
He also noted that if the
Omaha group "has infor
mation about 'A c e f 1 a i n
demoralization of Ameri
canism' in the S c h o o 1 of
Journalism, specific infor
mation should be submitted
to the Board of Regents for
its consideration."
The controversial film
was shown to the state
senators Thursday after
noon. Reprints of Probas
co's column condemning
the film and the House On
Un-A merican Activities
Committee plus reproduc
tions of an article appear
ing in the ;Nov. 24, 1960 edi-
tion of The Reporter Maga
zine dealing with the sub
ject of the film were dis
tributed among the sena
tors by Probasco.
Probasco said he saw the
film Thursday in the legis
lative chambers.
The Daily Nebraskan's
editorial comment on the
situation received a vote of
confidence earlier by Dr.
Hall, Dr. Robert Cranford,
faculty adviser of the pub
lication and Dr. Adam
Breckenridge, dean of fac
ulties. Clarence E. S w a n s o n.
Board of Regents president
noted that "the Board of
Regents and the University
administration permit the
editor to express his views
freely. This isastudent
newspaper, paid for by the
students witn no tax money
involved.
"However," he continued
"we're taking every pre
' caution possible to g u a r d
against subversive interests
influencing our students."
Resolution Mad
e
Council Praises
Budget Action
The Student Council voted Wednesday to pass a resolu
tion commending both Gov. Frank Morrison and Lt.-Gov.
Dwight Burney for their, actions concerning the proposed
university budget.
"The Student Council of the
University of Nebraska here
by commends the actions of
both Gov. Frank Morrison
and former Gov. Dwight Bur
ney tor their recognition of
the necessity for higher edu
cation in Nebraska," the pro
posal read.
The remainder of the recom
mendation that will be sent
to Morrison, , Burney, Don
Thompson, speaker of the leg
islature, Senator Richard Mar
vel, chairman of the Legisla-
tive Budget Committee, and
Clarence Swanson, President
of the Board of Regents is as
follows:
"Governor Morrison showed
particularly keen insight and
foresight with respect to the
problems faced by the Uni
. versity now and for the next
two years. His statement that
the University of Nebraska
should be second to none in
the country is heartily en
dorsed by the Student Coun
cil at the University of Ne
braska.
. "Likewise, we commend
the Board of Regents for the
fine presentation of the Uni
versity s needs to both the
Governor and to the Legisla
ture.
"Now ft Is up to the Legis
lature to weigh carefully
these" needs; we have every
confidence that the budget
committee will approach this
problem intelligently.
"As students of the Univer
sity of Nebraska we are deep
ly concerned about the quality
of higher education both now
and in the future. Only
through proper support of
higher education can Nebras
ka maintain high standards in
scholarship, . , teaching, re-
-search and public service."
The Student Council
390 Are
Mid-Term
Graduates
Commencement
Exercise Feb. 4
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VOL. 74, No. 58
"The Nebraskan
Friday, Jan. 20, 1961
Interviews
Set for 'Rag'
Interviews for the various
paid positions on the Daily
Nebraskan editorial and busi
ness staffs are -set for 9 a m
Saturday in 235 Student Union.
Deadline for applications is
today at 5 p.m.
Positions available and sal
aries per month include edi
tor, $85; managing editor,
$65; news editor, $65; sports
editor, $43 ; three copy editors,
$35; ag news editor, $35; four
staff writers, $35; business
manager, $65; three assistant
business managers, $20 plus
commissions; and circulation
manager, $60.
Interviews will be held be-
fore, the Faculty Senate's sub
committee on student publications.
Sperry Grant
Goes to Kaufman
The Sperry Gyroscope Cor
poration fellowship, amounting
to $2,000 for graduate study
was awarded to graduating
senior Kenneth Kaufman.
K a u. f
man win
'Study at the
University for
a Masters de
gree in elec
trical engin-'
eering.
The fellow-'
ship is given
for maintain
ing high
scholar-
r
- t
La
Kaufman
ship and for showing capacity
for excellence in his field of
study.
Kaufman has received a
Regent's scholarship each
year he has attended the
University. H i s scholastic
standing (7.45) has placed
him on the- honor roll each
year at the University.
He is the immediate past
president of Eta Kappa Nu,
an electrical engineering hon
orary fraternity, and has been
an'officer of Sigma Tau, hon
orary engineering society.
Approximately 390 students
will receive bachelor and ad
vanced degrees at the Univer
sity's mid-term commence
ment exercises to be held
Feb. 4 in the coliseum,
There will be no commence
ment speaker. Chancellor
Clifford Hardin, who will pre
side, will deliver the charge to
the class.
Chaplain will be the 'Rev.
Alvln Norden, student pastor
at t h e University Lutheran
Chapel, Missouri Synod. Dr.
A. C. Breckenridge. dean of
faculties, w i 1 1 be master of
ceremonies.
Prof. Myron Roberts, organ
ist, will provide the music.
Candidates must notify the
Registrar's office by Jan. 22
and pay a $10 fee if they wish
to be excused from attend
ance, said Floyd W.- Hoover,
registrar.
Hoover announced that can
didates should order caps,
gowns and hoods at the local
bookstores as soon as possi
ble. Candidates for Doctor of
Education or of Philosophy
should take their hoods or ask
to have them delivered to
Shirley Thomsen, 208 Admin
istration, by Feb. 3, he said.
Diplomas may be called for
at the Registrar's joffice. 208
Administration, 'immediately
following their exercises.
Candidates for teaching cer
tificates must file their health
blank and $2.00 fee in the
"Registrar's office by Jan. 20.
Students who anticipate any
change in graduation plans
are asked to notify the Reg
istrar s office at once.
Outstanding
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Fair
Ch
osen
Alex Edelmann, Ron Ellerbusch
Receive Nebraskan Awards
Rodson Ellerbusch and Dr.
Alexander E d e 1 m a n n have
been named "outstanding Ne
braskans," for the current
semester.
The awards, which are pre.
sented to a faculty and stu
aem e a c n semester, are
based on nominations submit
ted to the Daily Nebraskan
by the student body.
' Twentyjfive were nominat
ed this semester for outstand
ing service to the Untrersity.
Ellerbusch
Ellerbusch, who is a senior
in Business Administration, is
president of Sigma Nu frater
nity, president of the Luther
an Student Association, secre
tary of Innocents Society, Na
tional Republican committee
man, chairman of the, Student
Tribunal, president of Beta
Gamma Sigma business hon
orary and cadet captain in
Army ROTC. '
Edelmann is an associate
professor in the political sci
4,ence department. He is advis
POLITICAL DIFFERENCES
Although Dr. Alexander Edelmann and Rod Eller
busch differ in poltical view points, they have one thing
in common; they are both Outstanding Nebraskans.
KK Announces
s
Chorus. Dancers
Memebrs of the chorus for
Kosmet Klub's spring show
'Damn Yankees,' to be pre-
sented April 15th have been
announced. Terry Boyes is
music director for the show
Female members of the
chorus are: Katy Griffith, Pat
Kinney, Judy Tenhulzen,
Claire Roehrkasse, Sharon
Binfield, Becky Schnieder,
Cynthia Armstrong, Nancy
Asn, Jan Sherwood, Gail Gal
loway, Darla Rodenbeck, Kay
Green, Joanie Baker, Janet
Hayward, and Tish Pedley.
Male members are Walt
Hutchinson, Al Epstein, Ron
McKeever, Rod Gibb, Dick
Lennington, We n d e 1 1 Bell,
Richard Slepicka,, Bob Gambs,
and Cal Carlson, Pat Egan,
Rol Stock, Mark . Sorensen,
Dick Peterson, Dennis
Holmes, Bob Smith, Jim
Little, Bob Peshek, John Ab
rahamzon, and Bob Ayres.
Dancers are Karen Costin.
Judy Grazier, Anne Sowles,
Glenda Luff, and Lucy Mad
den. A j
Speech Readings
Nine short readings will be
given by Speech 206 students
tonight at 7 ,in 201 Temple
Building.
The program includes "Pies
as Pets" by Mrs. Ernestine
Colemans "Something Wild"
read by Loretta Loose.'Span-
ish Theater" by Mary Stas-
tny, "New Orleans Sketches"
read by LeRoy Jones, "Cats"
by Mary Boyle, A Time of
Genius" read by Joe Hill.
Songs and Reflections of No
el Coward" by John West,
'Edith, Edna and the Box"
by Maureen McGinley, and
'songs from "A Three Pen
ney Opera," read by Leta
PowelL i
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Inside the Nebraskan
Big IF for Huskers
If Nebraska wins its Saturday night basketball game, the
Huskers will hold the second place position in the Big 8
conterence See Page 6.
'Outstanding' Profiles
Read the stories of two men who have been named "Out
standing Nebraskans" See Pages 4, 5.
IFC Election Results
Don Ferguson will lead the Interfraternity Council for the
next year , See Page 3.
Books for Pool Taken Jan. 30
Beginning Jan. 30, students
may leave books which they
want included in the book'
pool at a booth in front of the
Crib.
Hours for that day and Jan.
31-Feb. 1 are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sales will start Feb. 6 in the
basement of the Union near
the University Bookstore.
However, students may still
take books to be sold during
that week.
The book pool wiH be closed
Feb. 10. Students may claim
their money or unsold books
Feb. 13-14.
Although students don't sell
books through the book ex
change, they may still buy
books from the pool. Only
bocks to be used during the
second semester will be sold.
Books can be sold through
the book pool at about 62 per
cent of the new book price.
They can be bought at about
65 per cent. This compares to
50-70 per cent at regular book
stores.
Coed Follies Skits
Six sorority skits were se
lected last night appear in
the Coed Follies Show.
They are, in alphabetical
order, Alpha Omicron Pi,
Alpha XI Delta, Chi Omega,
Delta Gamma, Gamma l'hi
Beta and Kappa Delta.
Skit masters will meet at
4:30 p.m. today in the Stu
dent Union to begin prepar
ing for the Feb. 154 show.
Jr. IFC Book
Ready Soon
Jr. Interfraternity Council
representative Phil Tracy an
nounced that the cover for
the Jr. IFC Sorority picture
book was taken to the printer
and that the books will be
ready soon.
The books will cost $1.00
and enough will be available
for all fraternity pledge
classes shortly after second
semester begins, according to
Jr. IFC President Dennis
Christ!.
Tracy also announced that
tentative dates were set up
by the Jr. IFC for the new
Greek Week to be held April
21, 22 and 23.
The IFC then passed a mo
tion to hold Greek Week at
this time and Tracy added
that a more complete report
would be given on Greek
Week at the next IFC meet
ing. In other business, Don Fer
guson announced that the
rush book was two-thirds com
plete with only 19 pages of
copy let to finish.
President Marty Sophir an
nounced that Tom Peck, Kap
pa Sigma, had requested that
each house either not hold
meetings or at least excuse
members from chapter meet
ings to attend the Religious
Emphasis Week service on
Mon., Feb. 13.
Rush Chairman Ben Prieb
announced that 300 letters
were ready to be mailed to
alums in Nebraska to pro
mote the rush film.
ser to the IFC, Young Demo
crats, NUCWA and Beta The-
ta Pi fraternity.
Edelmann was a Phi Beta
Kappa during his undergradu
ate days at Davidson College
in North Carolina. He re
ceived his Masters degree
from the University of North
Carolina and his Ph.D. from
the University of Illinois.
Edelmann has been a full-
time faculty member here at
the University since the fall
of 1957.
Other Nominations
Other faculty nominated
this semester for the award
include Prof. Dale W. Broe
der, Dr. Raymond C. Dein,
Dr. Franklin Eldridge, Dr.
Curtis Eliot, Dr. David P.
McGill, Rev. Alvin Petersen,
Dean Helen Snyder, Dr.
Frank Sorensen and Dean
Harold E. Wise.'
Additional student nomina
tions were Sue Carkoski,
Archie Clegg, Tom Eason,
Janet Hansen, Mary Ann
"Skip" Hams, Beverly
Heyne, Fred Howlett, Ingrid
Leder, Dave McConahay, Jack
Nyquist, Pat Porter, Sharon
Ramge, Roberta Rock and
Ken Tempero.
In previous years, the fac
ulty award has been present
ed to Dallas Williams, Uni
versity Theater director; Dr.
George Rosenlof, dean of ad
missions; the Rev. Rex
Knowles pastor of Presby
House; Mary Mielenz, profes
sor of secondary education;
Frank Hallgren, assistant
dean of men.
Ferris Norris, chairman of
the electrical engineering de
partment; Duane Lake, man
ager of the Student Union;
Dr. O. K. Bouwsma, proies
sor of philosophy; Dr. Carl
Georgi, chairman of the bac
teriology department: kman
uel Wishnow, chairman of the
music department.
Donald Olson, assistant pro
fessor of speech; W. V. Lam
bert, dean of the College of
Agriculture; Bob Handy, ac
tivities director of the Stu
dent Union; Prof. Karl Sha
piro, professor of English;
and Dr. Lane Lancaster, past
chairman of the Political Sci
ence department.
Students who have received
the award include Steve
Schultz, Sandra Reimers, Di
ane Knotek Butherus, Gail
Katske Wishnov, John Gour
lay, Tom Novak, Bob Novak,
Marv Stromer, Jack Rodgers,
Eldon Park, Don Noble, Rob
ert Raun, Mrs. Ernest
Herbts, Phyllis Bonner, Dick
Basoco and Karen Peterson.
University
Releases
Farm Land
Finals No Jazz
There will be no Jazz and
Java this week due to the
upcoming semester exams.
The regular Friday after
noon sessions will begin in
the Crib again Feb. 10 at
4 p.m.
This Student Council 'Best Says Mrs. Levins
By Jim Forrest
"They're the best," ex
claimed Ruth D. Levinson as
she left the Student Council
meeting Wednesday after
noon for the last time after
six years as Council co-spon
sor.
Having been appointed to
the Faculty Senate's sub-committee
on student activities in
1955, Mrs. Levinson's term as
co-sponsor for the Student
Council ends with this semes
ter.
"Each Council seems to
grow stronger and the indi
vidual representatives them
selves gain more responsibil
ity with each year," re
marked Mrs. Levinson, who
is an assistant professor of
physical education for
women.
Reminiscing over the past
s 1 x years, Mrs. Levinson
highlighted the achievements
of the Council over this pe
riod. , .
"The Council has made so
many accomplishments. For
instance, the book pool, which
is just beginning to stand on
its own feet and may well
turn into a well working prop
osition; and the addition of a
number of students to Fac
ulty Senate sub-committees
as permanent members."
Mrs. Levinson, who is the
president of the Lincoln alum
nae chapter of Mortar Board,
continued with such achieve
ments as the Student Tribu
nal, changes in final exam
schedules and the setting up
of a "study d a y" before
finals.
As an Example of the
growth, in personal responsi
bility that she has witnessed
during her term, Mrs. Levin
son cited the parking board,
which was started before she
became a co-sponsor and is
now consulted willingly by the
Administration in policy making-
With no- idea of what Fac
ulty sub-committee she will
become a member of next,
Mrs. Levinson plans to devote
her full t i m e to teaching
freshman girl body mechanics
and archery.
During her last meeting
with the Student Council
Wednesday, she asked the
Council to keep their constitu
ents informed to prevent the
Council' from "being criti
cized because peopla don't
know about the Council's ac
tivities." In addition, she asked each
member to tackle their re
sponsibilities "with imagina
tion and intelligence," and
then wished the Council Con
tinued success.
President Ken Tempero,
speaking on behalf of t h e
members, expressed the
Council's grateful thanks and
presented her with an en
graved silver tray.
Marion Nickerson, supervi
sor of business education, will
replace Mrs. Levinson as co
sponsore starting second semester.
Ag Facilities Move
To Old Mead Plant
Nearly 1,186 acres of rented
farm land on the' University
Ag campus will be released
and facilities transferred to
the Old Mead Or dinAnea
plant once negotiations for
its acquisition have been
completed.
This word came from Uni
versity business manager,
Carl Donaldson, who has
been "thinking about the
transfer for the last 10 years"
and actively engaged in mak
ing it a reality "since the
Mead land was first declared
surplus last spring."
Next Month
Donaldson expects to com
plete the negotiations within
the next month. Both he and
Chancellor Clifford Hardin
have indicated they are "op
timistic" over working out
the details on the land the
University wants.
"This is one of the greatest
things which could happen to
agriculture," said Donaldson
who outlined a number of
far-reaching plans to be in
augurated once the transfer
is completed."
Large scale airplane crop
dusting could be carried on
over the 8,200 proposed
acres with no danger of it
drifting to private property
as in smaller test areas,
Donaldson noted.
"Groundwater experiments
could also be carried on over
the large area to show how
fast the groundwater level .
depletes under irrigation for
various types of crops and
fills up in winter.
Irrigation Wells
"Nebraska has the largest
number of irrigation wells in
the United States, and for
this reason, the experiment
would be especially valu
able," he said.
Donaldson observed that re
searchers in such fields as
horticulture and. entymology
would be in a position to ob
serve the results of their ex
periments on a variety of
animal and plant subjects all
in one area rather than trav
eling from one part of the
state to another.
Students would benefit by
taking field trips "only 25-30
minutes away."
Present plans call for divi
sion of the 8,200 acres into
a number of individual plots
for beef teaching herds, pas
ture management studies.
beef cattle breeding research,
sheep flock research, founda
tion seed studies and dairy
breeding.
"Congress has indicated
how important they consider
this educational aspect of
surplus land transfer by mak
ing the land immediately
available to schools once oth
er federal agencies have de
cided they have no use for
it. If educational institutions
reject the land,- it is then
sold to private industry or in
dividuals," he said.