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POLITICAL CONTRASTS Page 2 EDITORIAL ei-o-ter-Ic 1. intended for or un derstood by only a chosen few; of or for only an inner group of disciples or in italtes: said of ideas, doctrines, literature, etc. 2. confidential; private; withheld: as an esoteric plan. Op po sed to EXOTER IC. Seldom have I seen a column so well named. It's purposes, suggestions or reasons for existence are perfectly described under (1) above. The proof of or logical argu ments for its main dis cussions are evidently un der (2). If the contrary be true a large group of people (i.e. the study body) would be delighted to see the evidence. ' Dear J. j. In your first paragraph you sug gest that perhaps al though the fraternity sys tem extolls scholarship, this is perhaps not the reason that these elabor ate structures exist, at least, IN TOTO. Congrat ulations on reading your pledge manual. Seldom have I seen such a pro Folio Exoteric by John w. reiser Associate Dean of Student Affairs Frank Hallgren said Monday afternoon that, on the basis of University statistics, scholastic averages of pledge classes are not as high as the averages of active Greeks within the same house. He released what he called a "random sampling" of averages of fourteen houses broken down into ac tive's averages and pledge's averages. In no instance did the pledge class average equal or surpass the aver age of the actives. Taken from the sampling, the highest pledge class average for last year was 5.098 while the lowest aver age for actives was 5.303. (The sampling is listed be low.) Hallgren also pointed out that the University does not set the minimum scholarship requirement for ini tiation by 9 fraternity. This is done by the I. Fk. C. and the Panhellenic council. Noting another passage from Monday's story on the Greek system one which stated that all fratern ities pledge certain members who do not have to meet the usual social and personal criteria Hallgren com mented, "How you could document this, I do not know!" He also said, "this is not true," as. he came across . the statement that the all-fraternity average has been consistently above the all-male average. He released statistics proving that the all-male average has been above the all-fraternity average in three of the last four semesters. During that time span, the all-male average has been 5.321 and the all-fraternity average has been 5.245. Commenting on the general theme of the article, the Dean stated, "In studies that I have made, there has been a strong tendency for pledge class averages to parallel those of the house. In other words, if the house has a high scholastic average, the pledge class has a (relatively) high scholastic average." (The fellowtna tabulattea af hease averaires ie a sample (Maine directly (ram lha Student Affaire afflee. Th Uat house by kauaa comparison at the achalarehip averaces af actlvee and nledtee. Active Average 5.303 5.503 5.383 5.439 5.594 5.635 5.655 5.408 5.241 , 5.681 5.536 5.421 5.556 5.445 9-z 4ft- , try. ill to, m rTfcfi ft XJ0 SEVENTY-SECOND YEAR OF PUBLICATION 14th &R Telephone 433-7631 ext. 42?5, 4226, 4227 Member Associated Collegiate Press, International Press Representative, Na tional Advertising Service, Incorporated. Published at: Room 51, Student Union, LLicola 8, Nebraska. Battered at Ms end elasa matter, peetaf Paid, at Ik Peat afflee la Lincoln, NeVraek The Dally Nebraskan la published Maday. Wednesday. Tharedev ad Frld? darizy the scaeel year, eieept dortnc tacitioia and ea eeriMU, and once d.rlat fmguu, by alndents af tbe University af Nebraska ander She .etherise. Una af law Ceeasnllaee aa Sudani Affairs aa aa e. press! o Union Ticket Booth Exoteric found grasp of the ob vious. So what? What re nowned author of the hu manities is there to be found who extols the 9 point system as the emo diment of virtu? Eh? Care to name the mem bers of houses that have been pledged for their scholastic abilities al though the boys did not really want them to be a member of the fratern ity? Might as well say that the social movers were pledged although the boys did not really want them to be a mem ber of the fraternity? Might as well say that the social movers were pledged although the scholastic members d i d not approve. There is no such human being as Mister Student, especial ly not the student who is highly rated scholastical ly and joins a fraternity because he was to be a part of fraternities grade raising process. Interesting statistics on pledge classes leading fraternity classes aver ages. Where's the proof? If it does not exist what about a comparison of Pledge Average 4.895 4.543 4.061 4.423 4.932 5.098 4.545 4.442 4.100 4.536 4.223 4.732 4.567 3.468 (ftR SATjgFAaiffljJ car Daily Nebraskan at sludeat opinion. Publication ander Iba Juiisdicllen af lha enbeemmltt-e an Rtadeat Pablieatlebe shall be free from editorial censorship aa the part af the Subcommittee ar aa lha pari it any person antside lha University. The members of lha Dally Nebraskan staff are personally respenv" a for what tbey say. ar da. ar eanaa la be printed. February I, law. EDITORIAL STAFF r.u Mr Jim Forrest Maeattnt Ediiar Dave Wohlfarlh Newa Editor Wsady Refers 8pert Fdltei Rick Akin Capy Editor! Linda Jensen. Bnsaa Rutter. Rosemary Smalhreed Staff Writers . . Rue Hovlk. Gary Lacey. Karen Gnnllcks Janlar Staff Wrltera Jim Merraa, Al Snore, Jim Moon BUSINESS STAFF Business daaac. Assistant Baslnasa Managers Clreaallaa laater Wednesday, September 26, 1962 course complexity? (it is to be noted that law stu dents, most of whom are very good students by un dergrad standards do not make booming aver ages, nor dent, nor med.) As to varying the house scholastic standards to suit organizational goals with some hope of bal ancing the program on a realistic basis, what more could you expect of good organizational lead ership. One of the rea sons for the existence of a fraternity is so that the individual exceptions will not be lost in the I.B.M. system. . Why not put up a homecoming display? Even Leonardo da Vinci liked to have a little fun with a decorative or ad hoc project and Lord Tennyson was known to write an occasional poem in commemoration of specfics. If each pledge class does the building job, then they have elim inated that burden for the rest of their scholastic career, while having the future fun of being in on the planning. Your sug gestion would lead to more lost time, not less. You're only young once, and perpetual prospects following documentary of immaturity is no reason why you shouldn't join the rest of us and have a little old collegiate fun. Please read the adjoining documentary. It was compiled by a fraternity pledge who has every prospect of a high average and was pledged because we liked the guy. a.i.r. I Campus Forum On Racism To the Editor: It is interesting to note that some people on the University of Nebraska campus have seemingly set a double standard when it comes to racial issues. According to the Ne braskan of Sept. 24, "Stu dent Opinion Condemns the South for Detaining College Integration." To prove this statement sev eral U of N students were asked what they thought of the James Meredith case. Most of them, in cluding fraternity and sorority members felt that a qualified Negro should have a chance at the educational oppor tunities of a University. This seems all very well and good at first glance, but many people still be lieve in the old trite ad age, "actions speak loud er than words." Even though U of N students favor integration of uni versities, some continue to live and hide within the protection of their double standards with the fear that social integration will beget them a loss of prestige or popularity. Proof of this can be found when one realizes that there is neither a fraternity nor a sorority on the University campus that can boast a Negro member. This strange synthetic situation is punctuated by the words of John Nolon, President of the Inter-Fraternity Council, in the 1962 Rush Week Hand Book: "I am sure that you will find that there is a fraternity for you." Is the "you" qualified as to race, color and creed? Sincerely, Favor Symmetry Joba Zelllnaer s Bill Ounllrks, Boh Cunnint- ham, Tom Fltcnett Jim Tr ester S Ticket Democrat Editor's Note: Tbii la tbe second rear that thii column has appeared la lha Nebraskan. It la written br numbers af the Vaunt Demoerata and Yeunt Republicans at the University. It la a weakly column In which an article will be submitted by both vreupa an eemmea sub ject. Today's artlclee, as will others p until election day. la concerned with state lssuesi in particular, the profress af the gubernatorial cam pain durlnc the summer.) by gary thompson The campaign of guber natorial hopeful Fred S. Seaton has been, to say the least, a disappointing one to political enthusi asts as well as to all Ne braskans. The caliber of his campgin has been far below what might be ex pected from a formerly high-ranking official of this nation. The voters of Nebraska have eagerly been await ing statements from Seat on giving the reasons he feels he is more qualified for office than is the present Governor. Even to this late date in the campaign, they are still waiting. The pattern of the Re publican campaign through the summer was as follows: expectation on the part of voting Nebras kans, a statement from Seaton or his mouthpiece, Max Denney, and result ing disappointment for the voters. To Seaton the central issue of this campaign is whether the people want to continue the present administration which is "dictated" to by Wash ton. Even many of his supporters have discard ed this as ridiculous. The fallacy of the statement is obvious. In relation to this, vari ous Republicans have charged that the Morri son campaign is receiving assistance from out of state sources ranging from $500,000 on down. When asked to give some substance to such claims no evidence has ever been shown nor has any apparent attempt even been made to back them I up. If the Republicans were able to show that finan cial assistance was be ing given from Washing ton, there would be some basis to the claim that that the state adminis tration is being heavily influenced by the Nation al leaders. The unalter able fact that no such aid has been or will be given renders the charge groundless. One of the important is sues to us as University of Nebraska students is the matter of financial aid to this institution. The stand which Seaton has Safes from Sept. 26 to 3 ? t i 1 f. 0 ' I '-So.V 'V',. pw'i , , ? ',"1 , ' taken is interesting. Dur ing the summer he stated that he is in favor of in creasing the University budget. This would seem to be a firm stand on his part, but he then made the significant addition if it is shown to be justi fied, thus negating any sort of firm stand on the issue. Should Seaton find that an increase is justified, it is still a mystery as to where the money would be raised. He is opposed to federal aid to education (we're already receiving a good deal) and he has taken a stand against a broadened tax base. On the other side of the political fence, the Morri son campaign through the summer continued its stand on the record the administration had made thus far. No wild-eyed or groundless accusations have been made simply in an attempt to add col or to the campaign. The central issue, ac cording to the Democratic Party, is whether the peo ple of the state will re move from office an ad ministration which has barely gotten its feet wet, but has, nonetheless, be gun many progressive programs aimed at bringing Nebraska into the foreground in such areas as industry, tour ism, highway construction, etc., as well as in agricul tural. The " Morrison support ers charged (and had good reason to do so) that the "central issue" of the Republicans is simply an attempt to con nect the Governor with the President in order to achieve political gain for themselves. They point out, on the other hand, that the central issue as defined by Governor Morrison deals directly with the administration of our state government and deserves more seri ous consideration on the part of the voters. More and more, Fred Seaton's campaign has taken on an air of des peration, grasping at straws, trying to gain ul timate victory, while campaign has remained constant, confident that the commendable record upon which he stands will return him to the state house. ... Fcr Fast Dependable Service Call MODEL CLEANERS & LAUNDRY SAVE 10 239 North 14 1 1 I Two approaches to the "man's deodorant" problem If a man doesn't mind shaving under his arms, he will probably find a woman's roll-on satisfactory. Most men, however, find it simpler and surer to use Mermen Spray Deodorant. Mennen Spray was made to get through to the skin, where perspiration starts. And made to work all day. More men use Mennen Spray than any other deodorant. How about you? 64 and $1.00 plus tax Oct 2 Republican by mark anderson Campaign issues seem confusing because of dif ficulty in determining Morrison's views on any thing controversial. Pop ular ideas like new uses of agricultural products are the only issues one can be sure what he is talking about. , The state Democrat platform recommends a broadened tax base, but there is no specific state . ment of how this is to be accomplished. Morri son does not publicly fa vor anything other than what the legislature wants. 1 Fred Seaton's stand is full opposition to a sales, incomr, or corporate in come tax. There are more than purely politi cal reasons for this. If schools need more money, local taxes should be adjusted. The need for additional income for state government is small once the desire for growth for growth's sake is removed. The federal aid to ed ucation question is high ly relevant to the current lace. Morrison endorsed federal aid at Chadron before a group of teach ers. Other groups have received evasions or de nials. Seaton is flatly against channeling a i d through Washington be cause of the danger of federal control, an unbal anced federal budget, and further shifting of local responsibility to an al ready over centralized government. Seaton supports the Kerr-Mills medicare plan as the answer to care of the sick and in digent. The defeated King-Anderson medicare bill is not completely en dorsed nor is Kerr-Mills. i!lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllHIII! About Letters H The Daily Nebraakaa Invitee readrra la aaa H far expression s af eainien on correal topics retard- 3 lee- af viewpoint. Letters mast be a E aimed, contain a verifiable add. s rcfii. and na tree as upeio-ra ma- j terlal Pen aames may ha b 2 eluded and will oe releasee even 3 written request. s . Brevity and letibllity taereaes 3 the chanea af publication. Lenaihy g s letters may be edited or emitted. 3 Absolutely nan will ha returned, g fllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll.? Read Nebraskan Want Ads CASH l CARRY HE 2-5262 What does he stand for on medical care? Is he hoping Kerr-Mills will die to make a void for so cialized medicine? Did the New Frontiersmen advise him to copy their example and play both sides and be everything to everybody? This would at least be consistent with his usual political style. Or is he hopelessly con fused? The University has, of course, played a signifi cant role in the cam paign this summer. Sea ton and Morrison both profess to be for an in creased budget, greater University, etc. Morrison, failed in leading the leg islature to accept the budget proposals of the University administration. Seaton will have a great deal more influence over the predominately Repub lican legislators to get needed money. Two terms as a legislator, election to chairman of the Legislature Council, serving on the Nebraska Judicial Council, and be ing a University trustee demonstrate Seaton's proximity to the p r o b lem. Both candidates stress their willingness to work for the voters, their cap abilities, and ability to extract efficiency from bureaucracy. Sea ton's background of public service includes positions as Deputy Assistant to President Eisenhower, Assistant Secreatry of Defense, Secretary of De fense, and Secretary of the Interior. The Interior budgets were met and number of employees re duced under his guidance. Success as a businessman the ability to show a profit with communi cations interest indicate superior managerical abilities. Besides two years as our governor, M o r r i son's experience consists of practicing law in McCook and Lincoln. Losing numerous elec tions was a sideline. 1 S t it ) . If - fa tMfsciyttiy.Mi day talus, To i frit! nt Nurnbif Out $ KTitk my SwlniUn I'll fust Ttsr Mitt honorable qutues lecwss two kadt tri bitttr than onr mmim STAPLER (isciuoino lOOO staples) -... larger aba Out Desk , stealer only i Wo bigger than a pack of gum f -. Unconditionally guaranteed! flelilia available anywhere' . . - a Get il at any stationery, ' variety, of boot store a Sena' ,n your owe- Swttpline Faole. - Prires lor usoia ussa SiraAi4L mc. toil; iiiANs cut 1 a r. Student Ticket $4.00 l0t0m'" ''4
