PAGE TWO THE DAILY COLLEGIAN "For A Better Penn State" Established 1940. Successor to the Tenn Stale Collegian, established 1904, and the Free Lnncc, established 1887. Published daily except Sunday and Monday during the reftular College year by the atudcnla of The Pennsylvania Stale College. "Entered ns second-class matter July 6, 1934 fit the Post-office at State College, Pu., under the act of March 8, 1879. Editor Bus. nnd Adv. Mgr. Ross Lehman '42 <t^saP St> James McCaughey '42 Editorial and Business Office 313 Old Main Bldg. Phone 711 Women a Editor—Joanne C. Stiles ’42; Managing Editor— John A. Baer '42; Sports Editor—A. Pat Nagelborg *42, Feature Editor—William J. McKnitrht *42; News Editor— Stanley J. PoKcmpncr *42: Women’s Feature Editor—Alice M. Murray *42; Women’s Sports Editor—R. Helen Gordon '42. Credit Manager—Paul M. Goldberg ’42; Circulation Man ager—Thomas W Allison ’42; Women's Business Manager— L. Lmbury '42 ; Office Secretary—Virginia Ogden 42; Assistant Office Secretary—Fay E. Reese *42. Member Associated Gollefeiatc Press Golleftiale Digest Junior Editorial Board—Gordon L. Coy, Donald W. Davis, Dpmmick L. Golab, James D. Ollcein, David Samuels, Robert E. Schooley, Richard S. Stebbins, Samuel L. Stroh, Nicholas W. Vozzy, Herbert J. Zukauskas, Emily L. Funk, Louise Ml. Fuoss, Kathryn M. Popp, Edith L. Smith. Junior Business Board—Leonard E. Bach, Roy E. Barclay, Robert E. Edgerly, Philip Jnffe, Frances A. Leiby, John E. McCool, Sara L. Miller, Katherine E. Schott, Marjorla L. Sykes, Managing Editor This Issue David Samuels News Editor This Issue Dominick L. Golab Women's Editor This Issue Edith L. Smith Sophomore Assistants Ed Lapos, Fred Clever Graduate Counselor —. Wednesday, December 3, 1941 To Aspiring Politicians Future leaders of Penn State’s student self government, one of the strongest of its kind in the country, will officially launch their initial political venture tonight at the freshman mass meeting. ■To aspiring freshmen entering the political arena with proper attitudes' and interests, valu able training in the leadership and functioning of democratic government will be in store. Modeled directly from the system used by our national politics to gain experience in democratic govern ment is, and should be regarded as the prime purpose behind politics as a College activity. But to those misguided frosh who have emerged on the political front, prompted only by upper classmen’s glowing' tales of possible graft, are destined, we fear, for an experience of sad dis appointment. It is true that the junior and sen ior class presidents and dance .chairmen receive definite salaries which in no way could be con strued as graft. Other than these recognized stipends, grasping politicians will grasp in vain.' A none too healthy tendency that annually crops up in frosh political camps is that, whereby, a selected few attempt to control their clique to the exclusion of their party as a whole. This practice of “buffaloing” the group to further the interests of a few, may at the time seem to be “smart politics,” but ail too often the political careers of these “inside men” are short lived. A type of- organization that will foster the inter ests of a larger group and in the long run afford -better party cooperation (all important), is that, whereby problems and policies of the clique are brought int.o the open and worked out to the best mutual interests of the party. ' Experience has shown that the handiest way •for a student to cut his political connections short is to engage in the historic practice of “back stabbing.” The most valuable boon we could possibly grant these future political kings, at the outset of their careers, is this sincere advice, “Refrain from back-stabbing and similar tactics: tactics that not only injure the persons involved, but also tend to tear down the original purposes for which student government at Penn State is conducted.” From now until Wednesday, December 10. When the polls close, freshman politicians will carry on their initial campaign. They all know well the rules set up in the Freshman Elections Code. Any infractions of this code will be un fortunate for the violators, not so much for the actual penalty administered as for the stigma accompanying such action. To some, upperclassmen may seem to be taking an undue interest in this election. Certainly, freshman class officers have no vital decisions to make in their short term of office ending next May. However, it has often proved the case in the past that frosh elections are a fairly accurate barometer of upperclass ejections held in the spring. It is largely in view of this that All- College interest is now focussed on this sudden dipping of the fro.-himm ola-s into .lie politie.il Downtown Office 119-121 South Frazier St. Phone 4372 Distributor of Lou ia H. Bell THE DAILY CpLLEGIAN iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiuiiimiiiniiiiiiimiiii The Faculty iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii/iiiiiimiiiiii Vitiamins And National Defense By DR. R. ADAMS DUTCHER Professor of Agricultural Biological Chemistry The statement that “food will win the war’’ is not news. Military leaders have always known that armies fight best on a full stomach. Civilian populations cannot be expected to give enthusi astic support to the armed forces| if they are half starved. These are facts that are generally recognized. However, World War No. 1 taught us that a full stomach does not ensure proper nutrition. The neutral Danes discovered this when they brought about a condition of Vitamin A deficiency (blindness) in Danish children by selling almost their entire output of milk and dairy products to the warring nations. Germany and Austria, forced to subsist on inadequate one-sided diets, soon had serious epidemics of dietary deficiency diseases among women and children which often resulted in permanent injury and death. Lowered morale, due largely to lack of food, played an important part in forcing the Germain military leaders to sue for peace. Lack of “pro tective foods,” such as milk, eggs, fruits, vege tables and meat played an important part in hastening the armistice. Outbreaks of scurvy and beriberi were not uncommon among soldiers and sailors when supplies of' fresh foods were cut off for long periods. To avoid a repetition of this type of malnutrition all of the warring nations are paying more at tention to “food quality” and are taking steps to insure an adequate supply of vitamins and min erals for civilians as well as for the armed forces. While the quantity of food still continues to be important, “food quality” is being emphasized for the first time in military history. To this end, food technologists, nutrition scien tists, organic chemists and medical authorities are making strenuous efforts to ensui'e adequate sup plies of vitamins for the emergency. .In this country and England steps have been taken. to supplement wheat flour and other foods with vitamins and mineral salts. Methods of dehy drating fruits and vegetables, in which vitamins are preserved, are now available. These dehydrated products have excellent keep ing qualities arid can be shipped economically. Since transportation is a problem, the organic chemist has learned liow to synthesize pure vita mins in crystalline form. VV7«rO \ CAMPUS CALENDAR TODAY PSCA Study Group with Miss Sikes. 304 Old Main, 4:15 p. in. ' All German classes scheduled lor this afternoon are cancelled. ■Christmas Carol Sing Commit tee, 304 Old Main. 4 p. m. PSCA World Problems meeting, Room E, 304 Old Main, 4:15 p. m. Worship Study Group, Hugh Beaver room. 4:15 p. m. Meeting for those interested in community service, Penn State in China room, 7 p. m. PSCA Cabinet meeting, Hugh Beaver Room, 8:15 p. m. Watch services, Wesley Founda tion, 7:15 a. m. Home Economics Club meets in Room 110 Home Eccnomics, 7 p.m. ‘Deadline for registration iii ping pong singles tournament to be held at Hillel Foundation, 5:30 p. m.. 'Basketball practice, White Hall gymnasium, 4:15 p. m. 'Badminton Club, White Hall gyymnasium, 7:30 p. m. .. Blase Hospoder, formerly of Czechoslovakia and now connect ed with the Congressional Library, Washington, D. C., will speak in the Southeast lounge of Atherton Hall, 7:30 p. m. Reservations for the PSCA So cial Inquiry trip to New York from ■tomorrow noon until Sunday must be made by noon today in 304 Old Main. A MUST!! for all collegians . . . CLEAN NEAT CLOTHES PEHN STATE LAUNDRY 320 'W. Beaver Ave. Dial 3261 No Cramming Necessary! For swell flavor and real chewing fun-the answer is delicious Wrigley’s Spearmint Gum WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3,194 L. TOMORROW Swimming club meets in W Hall pool, 7:30 p. m. All div< must be present. Eastman Kodak Lecture “Nil Photography” sponsored by Pe State Camera Club, 309 Old Ma 7:30 p. m. Riding Club, instruction for ginners, Stock Judging Ravil: 7 p. m. MORNINGSTAR BREAD Morningstar Bread is fine for every purpose. If makes sandwiches that are pleas ing in lasle and at the same time nourishing. And if you want crisp toast that farily melts in your mouth this is the loaf for you. MORNING STAR. TRU WHEAT PURITY BREAD and TROPHY WINNER CAKE
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