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Books for Sale
Some people don't know enough to take ad
vantage of a good thing.
For almost two years the Student Book Ex
change has been an undervalued student project
serving a small segment of Penn State. It has never
received full cooperation from the students, and
yet it is the one place that affords an opportunity
to save a considerable amount on each text. •
Much of the gum-beating heard on this campus
centers around prices of commodities purchased by
students. Books are no exception, and particularly
the cost of used texts. Because of present condi
tions the ranks of protestors have been depleted by
the influx of servicemen whose books are paid for
by the government. This will not always be the
case. Before too long there will be a turnover and
once again everyone will be digging deep in his
own pocket for the cost of books.
It may be too late then to make provisions in
the peimanent union building for a non-profit
bookstore: Some of the plans for the building
are already on paper, and if the present support
of the Book Exchange is an indication of what
to expect. Union building planners would be
justified in omitting a bookstore.
The present selection at the Book Exchange
which is located in the east wing basement of
Irving Hall is limited. There, you may only be
able to find one or two of the texts you need this
semester. However ,almost every book on sale is
priced at 60% or less than the original cost. The
saving is well worth the extra effort of walking
up to Irving Hall.
Why not help yourself?--LGF
,ilere and _./here
By Dick Sarge
They Play for Pay
Vaughn Stapleton. All-College president in 1946,
is now holding down the right end position for
the Altoona team of the Pennsylvania Profes
sional football league. Vaughn is listed in the
lineup as having played at Muhlenberg College.
fie weighs 185 pounds.
Also picking up $5O per game for the Altoona
club are John Kraynyak, Tubby Lang, Nick Ra
nieri. Bob Ritz and Manny Weaver. Their coach
is Pepper Petrella, erstwhile 1941 Penn State back
field star. John "Bull" Laughlin, AGR, is doing
similar football chores for the professional Mc-
Keesport eleven.
Ag Hill Memo
Japanese scientists report a 50-300% increase in
crop yield in the Nagasaki atom-bombed area. Sur
prised American atomic scientists believe it might
result from decayed matter in the soil acting as
fertilizer. They doubt that radioactivity, which
continues to a slight degree, has a beneficial ef
fect on plant life.
State College Gets a Restaurant
The new Cook Restaurant may stack up to be the
best eating place in town if the management can
solve the help problem—they're inexperienced and
somewhat confused. Cook's, with a capacity for
150, piped dinner music, expensive walnut panel
ling and good atmosphere looks like a fine spot for
pleasant dining.
Lion Track Prospects Are Bright
According to assistant track coach Norm Gor
don, a possible replacement for the able Curt
Stone in the College's 4-mile relay team is Lou
Nicastro. The Philadelphia runner was a standout
in amateur circles and for one year at the Uni
versity of Virginia. He is reported to be gunning
for quarter-miler George Guida. Lou runs for the
love of running, having turned down a U. of Va.
scholarship to enter State.
Two-mile champion Curt Stone, by the way, is
now performing as the new circulation manager
for the Centre Daily Times after returning a month
ago from a tour of Northern Europe with an
American AAU team.
Eisenhower Gets a "Thumbs Down"
Dr. George W. Frasier, retiring president of Colo
rado State College, in a statement lashing out
against the number of military men now in key
peacetime posts, said, "Gen. Eisenhower knows
no more about running a university than I know
about running an army in time of battle."
"Ike," present Chief of Staff, is scheduled to
take over the presidency of Columbia U. next year.
One might wonder whether Dr. Frasier is a Demo
crat and is attempting to stem the "Eisenhower
for president" boom.
College Calendar
All calendar items must be in the Daily
Collegian office by 4:30 p.m. on the day pre
ceding publication.
Wednesday, October 1
COLLEGIAN editorial and business staff
meeting, Colegian office, 6:45 p.m.
WOODWIND, brass, and percussion try
-juts for symphony orchestra, 117 Carnegie,
7 p.m.
GLEE CLUB tryouts, 200 Carnegie, 7 p.m.
WRA CLUB organization meetings, 7
White Hall, 7 p.m.
AG ENG SOCIETY open house for mem
bers and new students, Ag. Eng. building,
7:30 p.m.
At the Movies
CATHAUM: - Wyoming," William Elliot.
STATE: "The Great Waltz," Luise Rainer.
NITTANY: "The Unfaithful," Ann Sheri-
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THE DAILY COLLEGIAN. STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLV •
"0 Promise Me"
Although Mr. Fulmer was the only member of
the Nittany-Independent Party to gain office in
the spring elections, we don't want him to feel
exempted from the responsibility which rests on
the shoulders of the other elected officers, that of
carrying out the platforms presented by their
respective party.—LGF
Nittany-Independent
1. STUDENT UNION—To support to the fullest
extent all legislation of the All-College Cabinet to
further the cause of a STUDENT UNION BUILD
ING.
To relegate all surplus funds accumulated in
the Interclass Budget System to a fund for the
STUDENT UNION BUILDING.
2. STUDENT BOOK EXCHANGE—To establish
a permanent and easily accessible location for the
STUDENT BOOK EXCHANGE.
3. STUDENT FACULTY RELATIONS—To con
tinue our progress for a functioning STUDENT
FACULTY relationship, as started by the ex
isting All-College Cabinet.
To form a STUDENT FACULTY COUNCIL to
expedite the solution of the various problems that
could confront such a group.
To secure student representation on a commit
tee charged with the duties of student expulsion
for disciplinary reasons, or the like.
4. BLUE BAND AND FORENSICS:—To endorse
a student contribution for the purchase of new
uniforms for our Blue Band, and for further fi
nancial support to the Forensic Council (Debate
and Glee Club.)
It is sincerely believed that the above concepts
are within the authorized powers of the All-Col
lege Cabinet and that with the support of the stu
dent body, they can be consummated successfully.
One Man's Meat
Hems and Hers
By Ben French
Another summer vacation is over and Penn
Staters are once again turning their thoughts to
more serious things. One of those "more serious"
is the new women's fashions with the drooping
hemlines. 'Realizing the importance of this new
trend on the everyday life of male students as
well as the coeds, Collegian detailed its feline
authority on women's fashions Phineus T. Glock
enspiel, cousin of the late J. Solvency Dingleberry,
to investigate how the new fashions would affect
campus life. Mr. Glockenspiel returned with the
following report and observations.
Question—Has the new fashion caught on at
Penn State?
Answer—Oh yes, but not completely. One does
see quite a few extreme cases of skirts less than
12 inches from the ground but most of the girls
are taking it slowly—a few inches at a time un
til they see how the wind blows. Quite a sizable
group has taken the "fashion-to-be-darned", at
titude and are holding the hemline, I'm happy to
report. The "New Look" will be seen for the
most part at night on dates when the girls wear
their new dresses.
o.—From what you say, it seems that there
is some opposition to the "cover up" trend on
campus?
A.—Oh dear me, yes! Most of it is from the male
students and wives in Windcrest but some is from
coeds who refuse to junk last year's wardrobe and
buy all new dresses. Of course, to the ones with
so-so or worse legs the new fashion is a blessing
but to the others it covers up two of their best
selling points. The "New Look" is a complete re
versal in trend and many girls are refusing to go
back to the dresses of their mothers' days.
The new fashion is even affecting the Lion foot
ball team. A usually reliable source close to Coach
Higgins says, "The team used to be content to
sit in front of Graham's watching the girls go by
but now they go to Bellefonte where the new
length hasn't caught on. This means a later bed
time and less sleep. If the Lions lose this year the
blame should be put on the lower skirts. Bob
says so."
Professors, however, claim the reverse is true
in regard to classes. Prof. J. J. Malaprop, speak
ing for the faculty, says, "The new lower skirts will
lessen one of the prime distractions in the class
room. I predict higher averages as a result. It is
a shame though, isn't it?"
Veterans' groups on campus are also up in arms.
Speaking for one organization, a former non-corn
stated, "There's no doubt about it. The whole
scheme is another capitalistic plot planned to step
on the common man. Wouldn't, be a bit surprised
if Taft and the Legion were behind it. We're start
ing a petition against it."
When asked how the new trend would affect
sorority life, Ima Bundle, president of Phi Woo,
remarked, "Why, for years Phi Woo girls have
been known for the best legs on campus. We con
centrated on selecting girls with beautiful legs re
gardless of what the rest of their features were
like. We're sunk, I mean real-ly!"
Q.—ln face of all this opposition, does it seem
that the new fashion will win out?
A.—l can't answer that now although the short
skirt advocates seem to be holding their own. A
LBK (Little Below the Knee) Club is being or
ganized on campus and a group of veterans are
threatening to re-enlist if the skirts go any lower.
If the feeling on campus against the "New Look" is
strong enough something can be done by the men
(remember the anti-slacks campaign in '45?).
Collegian will be glad to print any letters either
opposing or defending the lower skirts and this
column will keep vou posted as the battle con
tinues
Editorials and features in The Daily Col
legian reflect the opinions of the writer. They
make no claim to represent student or College
opinion. All unsigned editorials are by the
editor.
CLASSIFIEDS
All classified advertisements
must be in by 4:30 p.m. day
preceding issue. Prices are: 40c
for one insertion, $l.OO, three
insertions, 17 words or less. Call
Collegian, 711.
FOR SALE—Two pairs of tails,
size 40, 42; two pairs of tux,
size 42, 44; one Philco 6-tube
table model radio. Call 4326.
FOR SALE —Large male, short
haired Collie, one year old. 123
N. Barnard. Phone 4021.
SALE Three suits 38-37, two
pin-stripe, one glen plaid; ex
cellent condition. Call 2711, 6-7
p.m.
LOST—Lady's tan wallet. Finder
return to 406 Windcrest. ,Re
ward.
LOST—Exchanged, topcoat, Sat
urday mixer, Rec Hall; label
"Collins" Charleroi. Call Higgins
4444.
GRAY GABARDINE topcoat
taken from Phi Kappa Tau Sat.
Stenciled L. D. White. Call White,
2760. Reward.
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stationery when we can give
you your name, address, and seal
(college or fraternity) at the
same price on personalized paper.
Write on Kleenelcuntil our agent
sees you. Hasty? Call Sid Simon,
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