PAGE TWO The University World Yesterday the World Student Service Fund opened its annual drive for funds. Few Penn Staters realize the impor tance of the success of this drive. The university world in Europe and Asia is passing through a period of material and spiritual devastation never known before in the history of the universities. During the war years the sector of society which has been most de stroyed is the school and the university. The material dam age is incalculable. On top of this disheartening material situation the universities everywhere are overcrowded. Living eonditjone are depressing. In Asia the average student is lucky if he gets a bowl of rice and vegetable broth once a day. In Europe last winter students in Italy and Greece had a piste of macaroni twice a day; in Germany and Austria a plate of vegetable soup twice a day; in the popular colleges of Hungary a thick bowl of puMpkin soup twice daily. With the end of hostilities unlimitedlbpportunities have been opened for relief and reconstruction. Emergency re lief, through 'the WSSF, centers along four main lines. Med ical care, intellectual relief, emergency food and clothing and international projects such as rest centers and student sanatoria. World Student Relief is more than a program of re habilitation abroad. It has a vital function to perforin on our own campuses in overcoming "isolationism" and creat ing a more realistic awareness of the tragic world situation of which we are part. So when a WSSF solicitor cornea around to see YOU— give because you believe in the university and the role it has played in the growth of civilization and the role it again must play if civilization is to move forward. Golden Rule Living Are you a Cathy ? Are you one of the multitude of "nice, decent" folk who hates anti-Semitism, racial prejudice and religious intoler ance, yet does nothing to eliminate them ? "Gentleman's Agreement" is a potent, spade-calling movie that should be seen, remembered and acted upon by every American who thinks he believes in the Bill of Rights. its deeply-probang message is two-fold: 1. That nice, sincere people are guilty of abetting in justice by "just sitting and getting sick." 2. That positive, decisive action is the only way to combat such insidious practices as restrictions, quotas, snide remarks and child-teasing. Mere tolerance or acceptance, however, is not enough. We must act in accordance with the realization that ALL human beings, made in God's image, are equal and are "en dowed by Him with certain inalienable rights.". Remem ber ?—"that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.'' What can you do? Not much, perhaps, but whatever you do is important—live every day by the Golden Rule, project yourself into the minority person's shoes, rebuke name-callers and story-tellers, work for equality in any organization to which you belong. Do you believe in equality? What are you doing? No Comment Needed "I am deeply grateful for the spontaneous display of friendly confidence. No man could fail to be profoundly stirred by such a public movement in this hour of momentous import nation international„ temporal, and spiritual. "While it seems unneces ary for me to repeat I do sot actively seek or covet my office and have no plans For leaving my post in Japan, can say and with due hu nility that I would be recre ant to all my concepts of good ;itizenship were I to shrink, )ecause of hazards and re ;ponsibilities involved, from accepting any public duty to vhich I might be called by :he American people." —Gen. Douglas MacArthur "As you all know, I am a imple God-fearing, plain alking man, with no taste 'or evasion and no talent for —George Vadast —Lewis Stone fancy words. So I am going to be open and aboveboard with you, as I always have been. "Gentlemen, I cannot put thi stoo strongly; I am NOT a candidate for the presi dency! BUT ! 44 . . . . I will not lift one finger to obtain this greatest gift within the power of a grateful republic this brightest jewel in the dia dem of mankind. But if the voice of the people of these United States—the greatest democratic nation on the face of the earth—should ring out over the land and say 'Come—then I can only how my head to the inevita ble and say, in all humility, 'I will'." Senator Melvin classaway Ashton, "The Sen •itor Was indiscreet," by courtesy Universal- Interna tional pictures. —Daily Trojan TEE DAILY COLLEGIAN, STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA GRIN AND MAR IT About That 'Duck' TO THE EDITOR: Someone with incredibly keen powers of instrospection and a remarkably astute faculty for observation averred on Thursday, March 18, that he is not a "duck" like other students on the campus. He is to oe complimented upon nis anuuy ,o discern tne amerence oetween ounseit and a "duck," especiaiiy since the variety at. "aucits" aunost infinite. Alter au, some aucks are large ana some are sma.u. borne quack iouctiy, and some do the reverse. yes, tnere's even doubt as to what a real or ideal duck looks like. With regard to the use of West brook Pegler as a judge of who is and who isn't a front—a "duck" —I think our correspondent's bias and emotion led him astray. Mr. Pegler, we must remember, hates "ducks" for personal reasons. He, being a worm, must needs be eaten or trampled under foot by them during any rush for power, food, etc., which they both par ticipate. Can he impartially speak about "ducks?" If this letter does not find its way into the "Collegian's "letter to the Editor" section, I would greatly appreciate your forward ing it to the author of the letter I'm referring to. He's no doubt bathing in the bright light of his creative ingenuity and wit at this moment. It's unfortunate that his ingenuity and wit aren't fortified by knowledge commensurate with them. Attitudes based upon either too scanty knowledge or deeply ingrained and thoughtless hatred lead to nothing but trag edy. COLLEGIAN Editorial candi dates, 9 CH 7 p.m.; Soph Board, 8 CH, 6:30 p.m.; Business candi dates, 1 CH, 7 p.m.; Jr. and Soph Business Boards, 100 CH, 7 p.m. INTERCOLLEGIATE Confer ence on Government, Room 124 Sparks, 3 p.m. GREAT Books Club, 5 Library, 7-9 p.m. Assignment, "Hamlet." NEWMAN Club, 102 Temp, 7 p.m. Discussion Club. HOUSE of Representatives Meeting, 2nd floor lounge, Old Main, 5 p.m. HANDBOOK Advertising staff meeting, 304 Old Main, 6:30 p.m. BLOCK and Bridle, 206 Ag. 7 p.m. BRIDGE Club, Beginners, White Hall, 7 p.m. FENCING, White Hall, 7 p.m. MEN'S Bridge Club. 206 E.E., 7 p.m. MORTAR Board, Dean of Wom en's Office, 10 p.m. nvirelL if Junior is normal, doctor, you'd better psychoanalyse ME . .." Editor's Malice H.nry Shaw CAMPUS CALENDAR Freedom Wilts TO THE EDITOR: I feel com pelled to correct an impression left with the students by Robert St. John March 19. He seemed to think that the shadow of com munism had no effect on the na ture of events among the peoples of Greece. Sure, St. John is correct in stating that no freedom exists in Greece.. But why? zereedom wilts as it feels the last breath of Communi.sm. Later, when people understand that k.ommuntsm is a real threat, then ireeaom becomes strangled. tiow? .'o protect themselves, it becomes necessary for free men to join in a type of organization just as brutal and almost as disciplined as Communism! Freedom simply can't exist in this climate. Of course, Greece is a disgrace, but as long as Communism threatens there can never be a fair solution to the Greek problem. Uneasy is the freedom loving man everywhere who realizes that there are those about him who dispise his beliefs and who plan his destiny behind his back. He is powerless unless he fights fire with fire. Remove the threat of Commun ism as practiced today and we can junk our army and navy and be able to enjoy a genuine and productive freedom again. How that threat can be removed—and it will be removed—l can't say. Daniel W. Triem Letters to The Editor's Mail Call should be limited to 150 w.ads so that all contributors may be given space. The editor reserves the right to print in part all letters over that limit. Let.. tern must be signed and the address and telephone number given. Names will be withheld from publication if requested. WRA Field Hockey, Holmes Field, 4 p.m. SPANISH Club, Atherton Hall, 7:30 p.m. At the Movies Cathaum Gentleman's Agree ment. Nittany—Drums Along the Mo hawk. State—Miracle of the Bells. College Hospital Admitted Saturday: Theodore Allen, William Hamel, Marvin Goldenberg, Clifford T. Wright. Discharged Saturday: Girard Calehuff, Elaine Buechner. Admitted Sunday: George Chal fant, Warren Fetterolf, Frances Welker. Discharged Sunday: Gordon Da vis, William Benyish. Admitted Monday: William B. Ruth, Robert Stephens, Gloria Bittner, Irving Effross, Donald Ju pena. Discharged Monday: Ellen Mil- TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 1948 'Whitmore Lab' 'Honors Late Dean By Lisdft "The Whitmore Laboratory," embracing all research in organic chemistry, will be established in the School of Chemistry and Physics at the College in honor of the late Dr. Frank C. Whitmore, former dean of the School. The recommendation to estab lish the laboratory was made, by Dr. George L. Haller, newly-ap pointed dean of the School, and was approved by the Executive Committee of the Board of Trus tees at their weekend meeting. De an Whitmore, who served on h e faculty. from 1920 until Ma widen death on June 24, Was in _emotionally known as an organic chemist. VA lo Explain Insurance In Two Schwab Programs Full explanation of the rights and benefits ooen to • veterans under the National Service Life Insurance program will be given in Schwab Auditorium at 7:15 and 8:1 1 5 p.m. Thursday. Veterans who have questions about any aspect of NSLI should Plan to attend one of these two meetings, advised Robert Stroud. Chief VA Training Officer. John D. Guest, VA Regional Insurance Officer, will cover all matters pertaining to NSLI at the meetings. He also will be avail able to take uo individual prob lems at VA's Old Zoology build ing headquarters. Friday. Many veterans still do not know that permanent policies have full cash value and that the proceeds of a policy may be settled 'n a "lump sum." said Mr. Stroud. VA describes NSLI as "one of the greatest benefits granted vet erans by a grateful government." 111 E YA' IMILLEtaIIAIi 1.0 ine AIM wars. OIL larro .eubliatted Tuesday through Saturday mortungs dorms the College year by We stet at the Daily Coliegian at the Vennsylvax.:a atate Loftus.tittered aa second Wass matter Jtuy a. 1134, at true state College. Pa.. float. Unice under else act of March 3, Mb. s2.3ai a semester. .4.2 b the sellout year. Allan W. Qatar Donald W. Ellis Man. Ed., Ben L trench, Jr.; News Ed., Roberta Hutchison ; Sports Ed., Ted Rubin ; Asn't. Sports Ed., Dave Adelman Feature Ed., Eleanor tehmil ; Woman's hci., Marjorie Moualey. Photo Ed., Bennett Fairorth ; Wire Ed.„ Howard Back ; Senior Board. Janet Adler. Helm) Lewis. Helen Reed, Richard Barite. J. Arthur Stober, Peter Warker. Ad. Dir.. Spencer Scheckter ; Local Ad. Mgr., Barbara Reefer; Bus. Mgr., Jack Strickland; Co-Cire. Mgrs., William H. Frazier. David Lambert; Sec., Mary Lou Callahan; Clams. Ad. Mgr., Lucille Martin; Prom. Mgr., Mi chael Horan. Represented tor nations/ advertising by National Advertising Service, Madi son Ave., New York, N.Y., 'Chicago. S Boston, Los Angeles. an Francisco. Managing Editor _ John Hall Asaiatant Janie Schwing New■ Editor Myrna Tex Asaistant —__--_ Pauline Moss Copy Editor Loretta Neville Assistant Sy Barash ler, John Doughty. Alan Krull, Jack Sirott. Placement Service General Motors Corporation, April 14 and 15. Eighth semester men in ME, EE, lE, Metallurgy. and Accounting. Two Chem Engi neers—Lab control and manufac turing in Electroplating field. M.S. or Ph.D. Physicists. Carnegie Illinois Steel Co., Ap ril 8 and 9. Jrs. for summer work from EE, lE, Chem Eng, ME, and Metallurgy. Kurt Salmon Associates, April 14, 15, 16. Eighth semester men in lE. Peat, Marwick and Mitchell Co. April 14, Eighth semester Ac counting Majors—Public Account ing. Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Corp. April 13, Eighth semester men in AE, ME. Carnegie-Illinois Steel Co. April 8 and 9, Eighth semester men in EE, lE, ME, ChE, and Metallurgy. Cincinnati Milling Machine Co. April 13 and 14, eighth semester men from EE, I. ME, Chem Eng, Metallurgy. All interested stu dents may attend a showing of company films in 110 EE, 7 p.m. April 12 • Zditoa Bus. s4gr. STAFie THIB /SSUE
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