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Page 4 The Daily Nebraskan Monday, December T8, 1961 Better State Potato Crop Means Better Chips, Fries By Cloyd Clark I State and the Universiy have A potato is a potato, but not resulted in the present ac- iusi any potato can be pro cessed into a good chip or fry. This fact was realized by Nebraska potato growers 1956 atfer ten years of de clining markets. In 1956 specially developed high specific gravity, low re ducing sugar varieties of po tatos suited to Nebraska cli mate were developed by the University vegetable research department and released Nebraska farmers. Dr. H. 0. Werner, professor of horticulture and spearhead of the University potato ie search, points out that each year more than 800 cars potatoes (600 bu. per car) are used by makers of potato chips in Nebraska. Another 300 or more car loads are required by the "drive-ins" and other public eating places that feature French fried potatoes. Potato Carloads "Nebraska grown potatoes comprise probably not over two per cent of these car loads "of potatoes. The rea son," according to Werner and his assistant R. B O'Keefe, "Nebraska potato growers have not grown their varieties required or have not usedt growing practices that produce potatoes suitable for making chips and trench fries." . This "ignorance" of the Ne braska potato growers to the growing demand for potatoes suitable for processing caused the fall of the state's Dotato industry from 11-12 million bushels in the peak year of 1942 to a low of 1-2 million bushel in 1952. This vear 15.000 acres of Nebraska land are planted with potatoes that won't fall apart or turn black when they are processed for chips or fries. In addition, a frozen French fry factory has been estab lished in-Hastings and a 100, 000 bushel storage plant for potatoes has been constructed in potato country at Berea, Nebraska. Vegetable Crops The potato is just one of the vegetable crops which can revolutionize Nebraska and its thousands of acres of irrigated land, according to Dr. J. O. Young, chairman of the University's Department of Horticulture and Forestry, Young, a former employee of Libby McNeill and Libby vegetable processors points out various facts' in support of Nebraska s vegetable po tential. "Vegetable processing, in cluding soups, baby foods, po tatoes and specialities such as mixed vegetables, now has an annual . sales volume of some two billion dollars. If Nebraska acquires a ten per cent share of this business it will mean new business for the state of $200 million an nually." In addition to this state ment, Young adds, "It will mean 10,000 direct jobs plus 10,000 indirect jobs in serv. ices." Eating Revolution All this is part of the revo lution in the American's eat ing habits, according to Young. Your grandfather and grandmother had a big iron pot, a fire place and a patch of corn and peas. In his time not only was it a job to pre pare vegetables for consump tion, but there wasn't very much variety. The only thing offered was potatoes and gravy. "Plastic bags, tin cans, pressure cookers, quick freeze methodsthese have all con tributed to the revolution which places hundreds of vegetable varieties within the fingertips of every houseWife, Young points out. , Cooperation between the complishmeiits which Young and his staif have been able to perform m potatoes and other vegetable crops. The University vegetable re search program is set up on a three-phase system that is designed-to evaluate the pro ductivity of all the main irri gated sections of the state. The first phase involves plots and experiments all over the state; the second in vestigates vegetable culture in these areas; and the final phase interprets the Nebras ka climate and the produc tion potential from a vegeta ble processor's standpoint. Tomatoes, sweet corn, snap beans, dry beans, potatoes, peas, lima beans, beets, car rots, pickling cucumbers and other vegetables will be in vestigated under the University-State ag research pro gram. Nebraska's unemployment, youth exodus, and other prob lems may have a solution in Nebraska s greatest resource, its land. 'Rides' Project Matches Vacation Bound Students Rides project, sponsored by the Union Personnel commit tee, will be offered again for students wanting riders or a ride home for Christmas va cation. On the right bulletin board inside the "R" street en trance to the Union is a map of the United States. If you want a ride place a plain straight pin on your destina tion. If you need riders, place pin with a small car on the end on the place of your destination. Other directions include filling out an information card and signing the policy on the back, despositing it in the map container checking back for riders or rides in tne r ro- gram office, contacting these students, and then contacting the Program office so your card will be pulled. The policy on the back of tne information sheet states that the University, the Nebraska Union, and-or any of its de partments shall not be held responsible tor xne iouowmg: Anv accidents, personal . - i. imunes. or loss oi property incurred by participants. fulfilling any agreement between parties Silly Fish by icinston blue napier I A man and woman peered into the aquarium. . "That's the only world he knows, that fish," he said. She nodded, not 1 o o k i n g away from the large grey shape lolling in the green fairyland. . "If he had any more liv ing space than the aquari um he'd go crazy." He lift ed the lid of the aquarium and poised a box of food above the water. The anxi ous fish leaped out of the water, startled them both and -fell back with a small splash. "He wouldn't know what to do if he could stay out here," he said, closing the top. He picked up the eve ning paper and sat down. "Rocket Tests Fail Again" shouted the headlines silent ly. "Silly fish" she said. Brochure Outlines Law Courses "Law, Your Future," a bro chure aimed at high school students outlining the law program at the University of Nebraska and Creighton Uni versity, is now being distrib uted throughout Nebraska. Approximately 1,500 copies of the brochure, a joint proj ect of P r o f e s s o r Richard Harnsberger of the University College of Law, and Profes sor Lee Bloomingdale of Creighton, are being sent to all high school and college counselors, and lawyers throughout the state. The brochures wm aiso oe used in Bar Association ca reers day programs, and by University Builders in their promotion activities. Ed Hirsh. assistant director of the University Public Rela tions Division, edited the puD- lication. The brochure, a program of the State Bar Association and the two universities, was par tially financed by Nebraska trust companies. The introduction to the pamphlet is written by Ne braskan Roscoe Pound, for mer dean of Harvard Law College, and dean of the Uni- ersity of NebrasKa uouege oi Law from 1903-1907. j The brochure answers questions students might ask, and describes the overall op erations of the two colleges of law. Actions of the drivers or riders. The Nebraska Union does not accept responsibility for the drivers or riders. Their role is to aid the students needing rides or riders. The committee warns the drivers to check their insur ance policies and agents to see if the policies provide medical and liability protec tion for riders. The riders were asked to also check their policies and with their agents to see if the policies contain medical pro tection when they are in an other person's car. The board will be available to the students for the rest of the semester. !j a6Re9as EVERYONE ELSE I DONt come around here (iJlTH YOU? LECTURES AND WW? MOANINS AND 6RCMNG ABOUT Blue Print Selects , New Board Staff Will Edit Eight Issues Dick Meyers and Mike Hewlett have been named new general manager and editor, respectively, for the Blue Print magazine by the Engineering Public a t i o n s Board. Other editors include: Wayne Howlett, managing edi tor; Lynn Corcoran, copy edi tor; John Prohs, feature edi tor; Arnold Garson, article editor; Lynn Bone, art direc tor; and Roger Greer, layout editor. Other officers are Chuck W a h 1, business manager; Dave Wetherell, treasurer; Jerry Indvall, advertising; and Roger Hahn, circulation and promotion. Hewlett said that this year's Blue Print will have more special feature issues in the eight monthly magazines. The next special issue will be in April and feature outer space. The Janary issue will be the first one put out by the new staff. The new editor also said that they are going to have articles on University develop ment, a layout with more variety, and more art work. The Blue Print magazine is a member of Engineering Col lege Magazines Associated. Members of the Engineering publications board include Charles Burda, senior in En gineering College; Dick Mey ers, senior in Engineering College; Gary Koopmann, senior in Engineering Col lege; Professor John H. Paus tian, mechanical-engineering department; Thomas Smith, assistant professor in engi neering mechanics; and W. E. Minford, assistant professor in electrical engineering. Campus Houses Share Pre-Yule Joy With City's Orphans, Aged by Wendy Rogers You're on your way to meet little Joe. You know how old he is the orphanage sent the statis tics on all the children to your house last week. Everyone thought it would be a nice thing to do; under priviledged children can al ways use a little brightness and cheer, especially at Christmas time. So, you planned a Christ mas party for the' youngsters from a local orphanage. But now its time to meet . . . Coed Dining Continued from page one said Peter Palmer. "One ad vantage is that it Is easier to make dates. If the plan be comes permanent though, it would be better to have It only every second week." The feminine viewpoint was appreciated by Bob Kuzelka After five years of lust talk ing with men over the dining table, it was quite interesting to talk to the women." "I noticed a definite change in the general appearance of the dress and manners of those going through the din ing line. I think a lot of the boys enjoyed the social as pect also," Kuzelka said. Loren Lindsay said it was "good change of atmo sphere. We got a chance to meet a lot of new people be cause before at Selleck we were in the habit of always sitting with our own friends. I would favor having it every other week. Neil Bateman said there are "ample advantages for contin uing the program." He cited an improvement in dress, manners and atmosphere, and the opportunity to meet coeds without being forced to pair off. He would favor having it every other week. Minert, Phifer Receive Stipend 73V .A VW'RE NO Different from TrERESTOFOSi -r iA I I I iii Two University students ; the Rodeo Club, and is active been announced as re- College of Agriculture stu dent organizations, ne is a member of the Ag Exec little Joe he's no longer a vague conception of a poor little child, he's bright-eyed, pintsized Joe, a real terror at the orphanage, and they all love him. Joe's' a little cool to you at first. He's just six, but has already had his share of hard luck. You can see it's not going to be easy, but you want him to hav a wonderful time at the party and he's ytwr responsibility. Joe doesn't know it, but Santa is going to give him a model airplane for Christmas. You picked it out last week. Will Joe really like it? Maybe he believes in Santa Claus. It's party time, and the house is in a turmoil. The hosts and hostesses and all their young guests are having a wonderful time. Here, there, and everywhere, one y o u n g character runs, pretending he's a fire engine. "Whooo oooooo !" "Look out for the fire truck," he yells as you and Joe dive out of his road. "That was a close one," says Joe as you both pick yourselves up. He seemed rather above it all for a while, but he's starting to loosen up a little. Right in the middle of everyone's version of "Jingle Bells," a rosy-cheeked Santa burst in with his bag of toys. You know Santa pretty well, he's your friend's roommate. Glancing around the r o o m, you note that all the children are spellbound except Joe. He can't quite figure it out, there must be a gimmick somewhere. When Santa starts to hand out gifts, little Joe's face grows sad. He's heard of Santa before, but he only visits other kids, not Joe. Santa slowly works his way across the room, stopping to whisper a "Merry Christ mas" to each wide-eyed youngster. He approaches where you're sitting Joe looks down at his feet. "Gee Whiz! For me, San ta? Wow!" Little Joe received his Christmas gift, and who knows, maybe a little more faith in people was an added gift. You, too, received a gift. Perhaps, it is the best gift you'll get this year. You saw Joe's grin of hap piness, and you felt warm inside. Maybe it's true, that o 1 d cliche "SHARING IS THE BIGGEST PART OF CHRIST MAS." 4 . - This Christmas ,season, many organized houses on the campus are having parties for children from orphanages. and others go caroling at lo cal hospitals and rest homes. Among .those participating in such activities are: Friday (Dec. 16) Delta Sigma Phi fraternity, caroling. ' ' Saturday (Dec. 17) Kappa Alpha Theta Delta Upsilon, orphans' party. Kappa Kappa Gamma; Phi Delta Theta, orphans' party. Sunday (Dec. 18) Alpha Phi, Sigma Phi Ep silon; Sigma Nu, Alpha Chi Omega; orphans' parties. Kappa Kappa Gamma, Alpha Tau Omega; Alpha Omicrcn Pi; Chi Omega, Kappa Sig ma; caroling. Monday (Dec. 19) Kappa Delta, dinner for three orphans; Alpha Gamma Sigma, caroling. Wednesday (Dec. 20)' Zeta Tau Alpha pledges, visit orphanage. ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITAINICA Now bigger and better thnn ever, can be yours for $1C down and $15 month. Call 432-4798 or 477-6371 for free booklet. I'Sfiai WKSMMMM pwiiifliira mmmmmmm Fifth Annual have cipients of $100 scholarships provided by the University Rodeo Club. Jim Schooler, Rodeo club president, announced today that Bernie Phifer. and Lowell Minert have been awarded freshman and senior scholar-1 ternity. He ships, respectively. j range and MIDWEST COLLEGIATE TOUR Phifer was selected on the basis of character, need and j previous participation in the 'State High School Rodeo. He has been active in 4-H work for several years, and' a leader in high school activities. board, the University Naval 1 ROTC drill team, the junior 1 livestock judging team, is a 1 member of Block and Bridle club and is president of Al- j pha Gamma Rho social fra-f is majoring in : ranch manage- to EUROPE f Minert is past president of i for May 12. ment. The University Rodeo Club underwrites the two scholar ships through revenues from the Nebraska Intercollegiate Championship Rodeo, which it sponsors annually. The 1962 event is tentatively scheduled visiting Scotlond, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Holland, Germany, Austrio,- Italy, Switzerland, sj France, England. g 62 days i Lv. Montreal June 21 . . . Ar. Montreal Aug. 21 H For information or folders pleose contact STUDENT ACTIVI- TIES OFFICE of the Student Union on campus OR Lincoln Tour W and Travel 204 South 13th Street in Lincoln, Nebrasko. K .m BOOK EARLY nWIMVMKMHHMMMW ltmil nM ii '!' I PEEL GUILTV ABOUT IT" Courtesy of Omaha World Herald DAILY NEBRASKAN CLASSIFIEDS foticr ' Classified ads for the Dally Nebraska!) must be entered two dara In advance and must b paid for In advance. Corrections will rm maae u crrur sue brought to our attention wltbin 48 hours. FOR RENT bedroom apartment. Completely fur- niihed, very nice. Available January 15, Married students only. GA 34749. RIDCS Wanted, ride to New York. Share all expense. GA S-2844. OnwleieavtatrDec. 22for L.t ' York. Mark Beilman, GB 7-3063. LOST Lady's wrist watch nifht of freshman varsity fame. In coliseum or on mall. Reward ottered. Call 477-8571. PERSONAL All ships went down last Saturday night. Stuck for Christmas present? See the December 20 fU. For sale Giant cannonballs. Excellent for bowline or discus throning. Each weighs only 4A pounds. Buyer must bring derrick r (team shovel. Choice of black or blue. Need ride for by doc Kin back to Yukon. Will pay fare and furnish bis cuit for return trip. TRIANGLE FRATCRNITY Any menv ber from another chapter Bow on cam pus (either student or faculty), please contact Willam Speece at GR 7-9251 or 4844022. ! Will trade several used Kappa Sigma l.avau'eres for a (old ring. Call s. 8. 432-4152 ot ( Sheraton Hotels Student-Faculty V Discounts Heap line news for smart Buck Students, faculty and other member t of college tribe get plenty good service at plenty low rate. AU because Sheraton' (pe dal rates help Buck travel very long way. If you're hunting for travel bargain you'll find Sheraton Hotels the best place to stay. Generous group rates arranged for teams, clubs and other college groups on the move. 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