PA6•E POUR
THE COLLEGIAN
Est abliished 1910. Succes'sor to the Venn State Collegia n.
established 1964, lino the Free nee. established 1887.
Published every Friday during the regular College year
by the staff of the Daily Collegian of The Pennsylvania
State College. Entered as second class matter July i, 1931
at the Post Office at State College, Pa. under the act of
Marer 8, 1879.
S.lbseriptiors by mail only nt, 81.00 a semester
Editor-in-Chief
Alice R. Fox
Advertising Manager
Rosalind Becker
Reporters--Emil Kubek, 'red Rubin, Nancy Carastru,
Peggy Weaver, Bern ntd Cutler, Betsy M crk le. . I
Managing Editor . _ ___ Rita Bel font i
Assistant Managing Editor Peggy Wearer
t3ports Editor _ _____ Art Miller
News Editors---Nancy Carnstro, Bernard Cutler, Emil Ku
belt. lletsy Mody, Ted Rubin
Assistant Advenising Manager
FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 1844
Abolish ASTP?
Campus reaction to the recent report that the
House Military Affairs Committee may soon rec
commend abolition of a large part of the AST
Program, was very queer indeed.
Most , cf the comments from servicemen direct
ly concerned with the proposal were along the
line of, "It's a darn good idea—about time we
quit going classes and get down to cases with the
However, and oddly enough, much less commen
dable remarks on the report came from, of all
people, the coeds! Many voiced the belief that it
was essential to "train the men. with brains" so
that there would be somebody left to run things
after the war, and that it would be "a crying
shame" to take such men out of college. A few
were less subtle and, dropping pretense, wailed,
"But what will we do for dates?"
Even if such statements were only surface
remarks, even if they made merely as wise-cracks,
they constitute a rather sad commentary on the
attitudes of those coeds towards a plan which is
designed primarily to save an estimated 200,000'
pre_war fathers from military induction.
The report on the committee's plan cannot be
construed as a positive assurance that ASTP will
be abandoned, although Associated Press stories
stated that "a survey of the committee indicated
overwhelming sentiment against continuing the
student-training program on the present basis and
a feeling that the entire undertaking, with the poS
sible exception of dental and medical training,
should be stopped."
At any rate it is to be hoped that when and if
the proposal is adopted by Congress, coeds will
be able to reconcile themselves to the prospect
of a de-uniformed campus . . . especially in view
of the fact that the men in uniform seem to be
more concerned over the idea of getting into ac
tion than they are at the thought of having to
forego the pleasure of dating coeds.
ISC Lines Up First .
Independent Student Council beat the rest of
the College to the draw last week when they
set up their war stamp booth in Old Main just
about a week before any definite plans were
embarked upon by the rest of the College. In
short order what the ISC people did was to
coincide their drive with the national one, and
their, punctual opening appeared in time to res
cue the College from an otherwise tardy beginning.
Tentative plans were lifted from the blue
print 'stage at Monday's Cabinet meeting, how
ever, and the College will put its fUll force be
hind the Fourth War Loaon Drive via a stamp
lottery and raffling to come off at Winter Ball.
When the lottery idea was still in the discussion
stage and running the risk of possible disband
ment, an Air Corps representative enthusiastic_
ally built up the plan to a hesitating audience.
The student, in his first representative visit to
the College Cabinet, gave a short pep talk on
the pcssibilities of such a plan and the returns
one might expect from a lottery if it were skill
fully guided. The appeal made quite an impress
ion on the jury and the idea of a lottery was
then definitely established. '
When campus groups get behind Cabinet this
coming week, students and servicemen will find
themselves faced with a drive too strong to ignore.
However, coming at the same time as the March
of Dimes, and because it is the fourth of its kind,
even the united backing of concerned persons
will have a tough time bucking a strong wall of
"broke this week" and "I gave last time." It can
be done, however, and if the drive is whole
heartedly pushed by important campus groups
the results- will probably 'reap the profits. of .the
persons , -themselves, their friends, and , a friend's
. SFR-
Business Manager
Nan Lipp
AMPP
Managing Editor
Lee H. Learner
Katherine Vogel
Campuseer
By 808 KIMMEL
Times have changed. and Penn State is in step
with the times. However, when we happen to
bump into someone who has been away. for a
while, they always remark "Gee, I didn't know
you were still here" and then we into that song
and dance: But of course, it's only natural, for
returning alumni these days, even those of only a
semester or so ago, are amazed at the absence of
familiar faces. In fact, several have remarked
that they meet more of the old!bunch in New York
or Philadelphia than here these day's. We hope we
are as fortunate when we leave in June.
Cross Country . . .
Last weekend we had the opportunity to visit
the Eastman Kodak plants in Rochester along
with five other prospective industrial engineers.
Going up we were on a train that was carrying the
"Ice Follies." For an hour or so we were trying to
find out which finishing school was taking a trip,
for the atmosphere in their cars was very col_
legiate, and the skaters were very young, and
good-looking, too. But nothing came of that. We
zipped along so fast we didn't have much time to
do any sight-seeing, but we did bring back one
rather clear• impression. Getting vut and getting
on the job means an end to this business of cutting
eight o'clocks, a break every hour or so, and fre
quent free afternoons. Kodak's people were really
on their jobs.
Just Wondering . . .
. . about that trial balloon sent up about
bringing the school council representatives back to
Cabinet. Probably the only thing that would ac
complish would be to make the group a little
cozier, for not one of those august bodies has
shown a spark of life for months and months.
With one exception, they never did function as
they were set up, and probably will remain ex
tinct except in name only for the duration. How
ever, there are a couple of jobs the boys could do
if they are interested. We are in the process of
preparing a program of action for our own body to
see what happens. By "we" is meant the executive
staff of the Penn State Engineer.. . Incidentally,
Gene Von Arx, the editor of that publication, re
cently addressed a meeting of the AIEE (ElectriCdl
Engineers) in Pittsburgh on the task of getting out
a student technical publication. The head of the
Carnegie Tech school requested a copy for repro
duction.. . . we aren't getting it on the early pre
dictions on the success of the local Winter Ball, but
bets will be accepted after five in the back room.
. . . this is the first Winter Ball since we made our
debut in . . . well, we won't say, when . . . but if
anycne gets stuck with no corsage . for the girl
friend, we have a real nice bunch of straw flowers
we're willing to rent out cheap. . . .
THE COLLEGIAN
Buzzing The Field
'There is some confusion, in the minds , of many as to the meaning
of "Roger," the pseudonym under which we write. Poi...their informa
tion it is a bit of Air Force jargon meaning "Yes; I understapd.YOtt,"
- or "I agree with you," or 'other Words to that effect. Reger's.coiiter r .
part in Naval Aviation, we understand, is "Wilco." Those are two boys
you ought to know if you have any friends, close or otherwise;. in the,
flying garhe.
The mountains.quaked, the forefathers rolled over in their.graves,
but a near-capacity crowd of movie-going Servicemen'arid 'their dates
enjoyed a full-length showing of "The Immortal Sergeant" last Sim
day afternoon. Our hat is of! to PSCA, sponsor of the entertainment.
We should like to suggest s however, that Schwab Auditorium, if it is
available, would be a more suitable location. On the playbill for this
Sunday will be "A Yank in the RAF," with matinees at 1:45 and 3:45.
The current attention-competing contests for "Snow Queen,"
"Quill Girl," and. Air Corps "Squadron Sweetheart" make us wonder:
Is this the result of male flattery or of female . vanity? We recall HueV.
Long's famous political catch-all: "Every man a King." If •the men
around here should suddenly start asserting themselves along that'
line, we would expect to see contests for the title of "Glammer Pants,"
"The Sororities' Choice," "King of the Maypole Dance," et al.
We are anxious to please all corners, meaning we want to write
what you like to read. Realizing that the Collegian's audience is large 7
Jy female these days, we polled several coeds we happen to know and
found that troubleshooting and such under the table stuff really . goes
on this campus. We were all ready to take, off with some hot political
columns, but have now decided to change our tune. However, we are
not Joe College, we don't have time to hang around the Skellar and
the Corner Room that long. Within limits we can make this piece a
modified version of Froth, plus some Air Corps news you may not
have already heard via rumor, which is what we were hired to write
in the first place.
The squadrons are currently in the midst of an inter_barracks
basketball tournament. The winner will take on the best that the
Engineers and V-12 have to offer for the all-campus Service title.
Hit Parade . . . Everywhere we go we hear the mournful strains
of a dirge-of-the-moment called "They're either too young or too old."
It seems to be the stein song of the frustrated woman this war. We
suggest that a small, inexpensive, classified .ad inserted in this paper
complete with telephone number will unearth a suitable -amount of
middle-aged men equipped with toupee and false teeth.
Aw, propwash!
Collegiate Revieczo
Randall "Sheriff" Johnson is taught in a manner "befitting their
only a freshman in the police sci- political and educational impor 7
ence course at Washington State lance."
College, but he's already hard at. In a latrine, no doubt.
work on, his first big case. 0 0 0
The situation that is challenging German authorities' in Norway
his talents is that of a burglary of have complained to the Quisling
704 Linden in which two men regime that efforts to educate Nor
broke into a room and took two wegians in the use of the German
cartons of cigarettes, a sport coat, language have completely failed.
a suitcase, a train ticket to Seattle The Germans complained that this
and $lO in cash. Norwegian obstinacy has caused
Randy vows that he'll solve the the cancelling of many German
case if it's humanly possible. In language courses because of the
fact, he's quite stirred up about lack of pupils.
the case. You see, it was his room. Aw, stop, Adolph. Yer breakin!
Lay that pistol down, Randy. my heart.
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A post-Yule note: There is noth- EVANSTON, 111. (ACP)—If you
in presumptuous about the coeds are looking for peace in 1944, yOu
at the University of Kansas, but will find it—in the heavens, ac
five sprigs of mistletoe adorned the • cording to Professor Oliver J. Lee,
ceiling of one of the women's dor-• director of Northwestern Univer
mitories during the holidays. It is sity's Dearborn observatory.
sent each year, in similar quanti- While the earth - is torn with the
ties, by an alumnae who still has heavals of global warfare, the
the better interests of the hall at universe'un will proceed on itse,
well
heart. ordered way with only a minimum
Oh, yeah? of astronomical disturbances tak
ing
place during the year, Prof.
No Women Wanted! A recent Lee predicts. Celestial activity, 'he
poll at St., Mary's College revealed says, will consist of two eclipses of
that the men do not want coeds • the sun, only one of which will be
attending the school. The poll came visible in the United States.
as an answer to the proposed "No bright comets are expected
change to make St. Mary's a co- this year, but there is always the
educational college. chance that a big comet will
Queer little beggars, aren't they? stray," Professor Lee said.
If any stray this way, let us
Instructor Robert 0. Fink of the know, prof.
Beloit College faculty stepped into
his classroom recently to meet a
bestfishing in the world is
lad approached him and said that ,
new class of Army students. A tall
The
found in the little creek on the
he was the group leader. "Well, I'm Doohickey State Teachers Coll-
Fink," said the instructor. ege campus. It seems that someone
Funk,," said. the student. spilled a bottle of hair tonic in the
"I'm sunk," said the editor. creek and that all
. the fish grew
*. • long black beards. Now when a
Washington has learned that Dr. student wants to catch a fish, he
Bernhard Rust, Nazi minister o f merely sticks a barber's pole in
education, has issued a decree or: the bank of the stream and .yells,
,dering, propaganda-minister Joseph "Next!"
•Goebbels'. "Thirty-. Martial: , Corn- L Snatche,‘ . captain .oL the .bas
,
mandments . for the'. German '-Peo. .I.cet,b4L . team: at the same college; ~
pie " :'to . be'. 'Wight • • German •is . a .fornaer-protesional
schoOls.. , , • • robber..Now.he.makes ghoul , after . ,
•Commandrrients: . •
FRIDAY, JANUARY 28,• 1944
with Roger
By BERNIE CUTLER
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