'PA.GE .rwt:l llntimidation -- ? WtSGA Senate, acting upon a i3rOgram begun by the Coed Coordinating Committee, recently re •thsed to support a mOvement for "no corsage" dances. A first glance at their reasons (secured from Bill McMullen, Flouist) indicates that it was th e lady-111:ike and genteel thing to do. Invesitigiation of these points has revealed some interesting facts. Item one was concerned with injuring the local retail florists. According to the State College Floral iShoppe, corsages make pp 30 per cent of its :zi)tal business. This proprietor was not particularly worried, as he has seen "no corsage" drives fall through before. ifteason two took into consideration students who Work in the shops. It was held that it wtould make a differenc e in many slim incomes. The Taots are Of the 52 workens claimed by McMullen, live ;ilitually Make up corsiages. The other "employees" are fraternity representatives who get a percent age from the flowers 'their brothers buy. This ad_ ditional item must, of course, come out of the cost at the Rowers. NO=lgh Ellis commission system arises out of a free-competition economy, ill ) amounts to burden . ing the many to aid the few. mire third matter has to do I.inith advertising in campus publications. IVECMlullilen has frequently, in -tits of -grief, withdrawn .advertising from the Daily Collegian. Mulch to his siorrow, we suppose, the ricrilegian didn t mold .up and by the next dance, was always back atter :finding "It pays to advertise." tl,3eing partienliarly irate this time, Mania , len atgain threatened the Collegian rePatiter, to stop advertising. But this tim e 'he announced that the merchants in town, through the Commerce CAltib, had' agreed to support, the florists by elimdna'ting aampuis pufblllidations from their advertising ndgets. A check with the Commerce Club revealed that no such decision had beeni made nbr would it be. That, however, was not the limit of McMullen citifies. When asked for a pric e list to be used in checking with other towns (ito see if State Colleg e prices are really high) he flatly refused. When th e reporter asked the other two florists, however, `bah were perfedtly willing to list prites. When there are such merchants who will resort to intimidation and price fixing, it is no wonder that relations between students and som e Own businesses can becom e strained at times. —Lynette Lundquist ' Editorials and features in The Collegian reflect the opinions of the writer. They make no claim to represent student or University opinion. AU unsigned editorials are by the editor. Collegian Gazette . All calendar items must be in at the Daily Collegian office by 4:30 p.m. on the day preceding publication. Thursday, Jan. 16 ENGINIFIRRENIG DEC/MIRE, "CommUnica 'titans or Indutry," 110 Bleatrioal Engineer 'log, 4:20 o'clock. THESPIAN meeting, Little Theater, Old Main, 7 o'clock. • NEWMAN CLUB, Execruttive and Chair man donimittee meeting, Redtory, 7 o'cl!ock, LA VIE ART STALITE meeting, 223 Engi neering "F," 7 &clack. WIRA BOWLING CLUB, White Hall al leys, 7 o'ioloek. WRA BOWLING OLUB,lite ETAOIE IWRA SWIM OLUB, White Hell pool, 7:30 o'clock. ClrialliSrlllAN SCIENCE organization meet ing, 200 Clarnegie Hull, 7:30 o'clock. • al/LINEIFtLAJL INDUSTRIES SOCIETY FORUM, Mineral Industries Art Gallery, 7:115 &block. JUNIOR CLASS Meeting, 121 Sparks, '7 pan. . I , t tin At The Mollies • CIATHAUM: "They Were Sisters," James Mason. STATE: "Blondie's Big Moment," Artihrut Lake. NITTAINY: "Rebeoda," Joan Fontaine College Health Service Atitriltted to initirmary yesterday: Arlene Anders. Utscihtariged yeslterday: Warren Conrad, Anthony Tornassetti. College Placement Service 1,13--J.. 0. P. Hummel will interview graduating men in C&F and IE for Meth ods and Time Study leading to Wage In centives, Standard Cost and Flexible Bud gets. Those interested will be trained by Industrial Management Consultants now working with the company. All arrangements for interviews should be made as soon as possible in 204 Old Maih. THE DAILY COLLEGIAN, STATE COLTYGE, PE NSYLVAI\M#_ Letters Wagging Dogs; Starving Men; Pigs to the Right; Wolves to the Left TO THE EDITOR: Corsages or 110 corsages—un the sullace this problem seems to be of little mag nitude—une whose soiu!bion would seeminglly hav e little effect upon our economic, slpcial, or spiritual welfare. It is agreed that the mere objeCtive sohdlon of this problem is not of real importance locally let alone nationally—lbut one must contend that its sdlution .be considered subjectively—as a sign of the times is of primary imporstranee to all. II is a very definite sign of this country's pen- dulum swing from the "ni,glhtt" 'to th e "left." Whether or not the pendulum should drop the solution to this problem on the right or the left is worthy of note. Any intelligent person will agree that; some of Karr country's ouStoms and traditions would be bet_ ter obi thrown from the pigs to the riglht to be de_ voured by the wolves to the laft---ibut whether this custom should be sulbjeet to the teeth of the wolf is up to us to decide. History proves that year adder -year we have been , chopping ,up more. and more of the rightist family tree and throwing it into the "Red" fire----efhalil we throw anothe r log on the lire or shall w e lay down the axe and throw on a little water? The cuetom of giving flowers has grown out of the fuel that man would like to show a little of his affection for his mat e in other than mere words and caresses—the idea of giving tangibles to the woman that h e loves. It is unnecessary and seldom economically convenient but it is perhaps his way of Saying her happiness and welfare sometimes takes the place of his pecuniaric best interests. A clog wagging its tall in State Csoliege is waste arnotion—it will not feed the • starving people of China butt it certainly Makes his Master feel happy. There are less dogs dying and starving each day throughout th e world than he are people. The scl e reason for this is that he does a little waste Motion each. day.. if dog'& had not the ability to wag their tails they would all have been killed off long ago. Who in the hall 'would feed a dog that aDdin't wag MS tail? Proof of this is in the Contempt .shown the average fox terrier, • lln eOnolusiO n let's rrcit throw this custom to the wolves—la wagging man never starves. LA Impetus Dean Euwenta's eloquent speech Tuesday on the . aiirns or a liberal arts school .and th e high esteem in which the liberal arts division in other !colleges is held should give Impetus to every lib eral artist in hcpes that his own sdhiedl Noon wlarrant top reclognation from othe r schools at Penn State. ' .Eltating tihe steps that hav e .been taken, the new dean mentioned that entrance requirements have been "raised" whereby the College will grant entrance to only tihe . "ibeelt" from high school grad., nailing classes. Why can'it the entrance requirements b e raised to the point that prerequisites for acceptance by the Scbcol of Liberal Arts would-be as. Tigid as those fo r any other school at the College? Thus the necessity for zero and survey courses would be e liminated and Sttudents woulid have more time to devote to advanced study, Most Students will agree with Dean Duwerria that scholastic standards should be raised and that student-tfaciility cooperation can realize such an ideal. In their planning, the-Liberal Arts Stukient Council and lacuillty groups cannot ignore the overlapping of many Courses within departments of the Liberal Arts School. Corredtion of this problem is the bask of depart ment heads. Atlequlately dovering the princitites of elementary cfourses so that instructorsa-of advanced •sulbjects wild not have to spend weeks laying the foundation for their counsels is the task of the teacher. Mastery of ,prerequiSite studies is the task of every student Suzanne McCauley S'en 'Slational Som e 1600 students at this . "entertainment starved" `institution were "well fed" on. Sunday afternoon when they attended the program .at Schwab Auditorium. Throughout th e 100-min Ute performance spon sored by the senior class, 'additional e vidence came to light regarding the recreational problem. The students at this college do enjoy and appreciate an opportunity to relax at an informal program of this type. Slunday afternoon is an ideal time for similar presentatlons, and th e response to this re_ cent attraction should pave the way for future en deavors along the Same lines. That's la job for .All - Cabinet. . While we stress the wholesale entertainment factor, a word of praise Ps due th e individual groups who graciously contributed their time and efforts to the success of the affair.. lihere must be ether talent to innveil; the Dry Dock series of a few years back proved that. And as one viewing 'Sheepskin Serenade".putt it: • "If we can enjoy a professor on Sunday after noon, w e can watch whatever they have to show —Alexander Petrowski Howard S. Gilliland Edith Murray Edgar E. Strickler Joseph Boyl e Lesli e Rosencrans Lawrenc Ga Foster Grange Coffee Hour A Coffee Hour kill be given by the girls of Grange Dprmitory in honor of Miss Jeanne Stiles '42, social chairman of the College, , from 6:30 to 7:30 p. m. today. HosteSses from all living units have been invited to Grange Lounge for the Hour. Niliany Party Makes New Plans Nittany - Independent, campus gretuip, held their first meeting slinee the fall elections in 405 Old Main Sunday evening. ACdording to co-Clique chairma n Richard Heim, who conducted the meeting, th e purpose of the group is lo Make the Nittany-Indepen dent Party more of an activity than lit previously has been and will encourage year-round parti dipation With discussion periods and informative talks being pre sented. Albert Green, All-College see retaryJtreasurer, and Eugen e Pul rner, junior class president, spoke on current All-College Cabinet adtivities and explained proced nres of stuident government to the .assemblage. Heim announced that a meeting ill be called early in the spring semester at which tim e a Co &Agile chairman will be elected to replace William Douglas, who re signed recently. . Discussion will also cover pre eledtion activities. Members of All-C9ldege , Cabinet will be pres ent to accept suggestions flor pres enitation the student govern ment Grants to Study Abroad Offered to Graduates A limited number of travel and maintenance grants to assist graduate students• in undertaking studies or research .abroad has . been announced by the Depart ment of State. Candidates must hold a bache lor's degree or its equivalent and be engaged in or have recently completed graduate study. They must have a working knowledge of the language of the country in which, study is to be undertaken. Veterans will be given preference. Successful candidates will be expected to remain in that country at least six month, grants being valid for a minimum of six months end inakimum of one year. Information regarding study in an American republic may be ob tained • from . American Republics Section, Divison of International Educational Relations, U. S. Of fice of Education, Federal Secur ity Agency, Washington 25, D. C. Fo r information concerning another foreign country write to Student and Trainee Branch, Divi sion of International Exchange of Persons, Department of State, Washington, D. C.• Veterans write to Veterans' Administration, Washington, D. C. Botiness Women The Campus Business Warren's Club Will meet in the Hugh Bea ver Bloom, 304 Old Main, at 7:30 Monday. Annual dues of $ll are now payable to Rulth Gould, treas urer. • GRADUATING SENIORS Keep in touch • with PENN STATE through 'THE DAILY COLLEGIAN SUBSCRIBE NOW! THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 19417 Veterans Plan Final Meeting For Housing Plans for a ,final meeting of married veterans 'Of World War 11 in the State College area to discuss a low-cost housing project in Room 121 Sparks Building, Col lege campus, Jan. 21 at 7:30 p. m. were announced today. In making the announcement of the meeting, Royce Nix of State College emphasized that "every body is invited to attend this meeting to offer suggestions and improvements to our tentatively approved housing plan." Stressing that 'the plan cannot be put int o action unless a suf-' ficient number 'of veterans sup port the 7 low-tost housing project, Mr. Nix said that mouths of study have been given to the plan and that "it would be a shame to albandon. the idea without first considering all phases of the at enough support for the pro ject is pledged at the Jan. 21 meeting, a contractor who has submitted blueprints for the con struction will be given the go ahead signal, according to the housing 'chairman. Months of research into the pro iblem of • emergency housing in State College and vicinity have resulted in the tentative- selection •of "a brand new Quonset-type unit which features a bedroom, living • room, kitchenette, and 'bath,' it was pointed out. A vote of those who decided to go ahead with plans for low-cost houses will determine the type house and all 'other features of the Plan. "After checking with veterans counselors at the Coll e g e and othettofficials in the community, there can be no doubt that a hous ing shortage will- exist in State College for many years,"' declared. Mr. Nix. Faculty, students, and. veterans who make their home in. State College were urged to' attend. the meeting. THE DAILY COLLEGIAN Successor to the Free "Lance, est, 1877 Published Tuesday through Friday mornings during the College year by the staff of the Daily Collegian of the Pennsylvania State College. Entered as second class matter July 5, 1934, at the State College, Pa., Post Office under the act of March 3, 1879. 52.50 a semes ter $4.00 the school year. " . Michael A. Blatt Rosemary Ghantous ---- Editor. • Mgr. Ed., Lynette Lundquist; News Ed., Lawrence Foster"; Feature . . Ed., Frank Davis; Women's Ed., Katherine McCor mick; Asst. Women's Ed., Suzanne Mc- Cauley. Co-Sport • Eds. Arthur Miller, 'Ste- Phen Sinichak; Photo Ed, 'Lucy Wire Ed., Seymour Rosenberg; Sr. Board, Marilyn Jacobson, Lewis Jaffe. Ad. Mgr., Phyllis Deal; Asst. Bus. Mgr., Sally liolstrum; Asst. Ad, Mgr., Dorothy Leibovitz; Circ. Mgr. Paul Bender. STAFF "I'HIS ISSUE Managing Editor Joun Pe • Asst. Man. Ed. _ Jane Shoemake. News Editor Betsy Marshal Asst. News Ed. Howard Bae ....., Bus. Mgr
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