The Daily Collegian Editorial Page Editorials and columns appearing in The Daily Collegian ranrannall the opinions of the writer. They make ne claim to reflect student We Usherslle 00611410111111111. , thillielbed editorials ere written by the editor. PAGE TWO Berlin Situation THE SOVIET UNION has offered to lift the Ber lin blockade prior to a meeting of the Big Four to discuss the future of Germany, if the Western Powers agree to hold such a meeting and set a date for it. The State Department of the United States ap pears to be ready to take the Kremlin up on this matter. And what all this means is that the possibility of a "shooting war" as the outgrowth of the "cold war" is further away than a few months ago. IN PRESENTING this new proposal, the Soviet Union has made the first and primary concession in the continuous dispute with the Western Pow ers., The policy of the United States has been one 1 of itself refusing to make the primary concession, and, a few months ago, Russia also was decidedly unwilling to do so. The Soviet Union had good reasons—reasons based on the realities of power politics—but the situation now has changed and that nation now is able to reverse her previous stand. With all the other major nations of the world lined up against her, Russia was forced to stand firm, in fear of being overpowered if she gave in the least bit. Today the unity of the West has been broken—by events in the Far East. It all goes to illustrate the interdependence of the modern ' world. CHINA, IF PRESENT events are any indica tion, soon will fall to the Chinese Communists, who no doubt will orient themselves with the Soviet Union. Such a change in the power align ment upsets the Western preponderance of power, although that preponderance is not completely t nullified. However, the shift in the power struc ture is sufficiently heavy to allow the Soviets to feel secure enough to enter into direct negotia tions and even make concessions. And, in throwing the next move over to the United States, Russia is securing for herself the diplomatic advantage. With Russia making the primary concession, it would be quite embarras sing for the United States to remain adamant, especially after so much agitation for lifting of the blockade. THE WHOLE RESULT may well be a restore= tion of the "balance of power' system in which / neither side has sufficient power to make victory in conflict inevitable. Especially in the context of atomic anxiety, this new situation would render warmaking decidedly dangerous and could even preserve peace. With a little peace hanging around, the world might even be able to spend some time in settling its problems and living amicably. The next move is up to this nation. Whether or , not we will take it will indicate the sincerity of ( our government. In the end, it probably would be to our own interest. The chances that we could defeat Russia in a war are growing more slim leach day a,nd there's an old saying to the effect that, if you can't beat your enemy. join him. —L. D. Gladfelter. Pick ONLY ONLY ONLY ONLY ONLY NOTE: Seniors who are unable to pick up their La Vie on the afternoon noted for their school, may get their La Vie at Student Union anytime after Tuesday, May 10. SENIORS! up your LA VIE at Student Union on the following days: Seniors in Agriculture Tuesday, May 3, 2 to 4:30 p.m. Seniors in Engineering Wednesday May 4, 2 to 4:30 p.m. Seniors in Liberal Arts Thursday, May 5, 2 to 4:30 p.m. Seniors in Education and Home Ec. Friday, May 6, 2 to 4:30 p.m. Seniors in Chem. & Physics, M. I. and Phys Ed Tuesday, May 10, 2 to 4:30 p.m' Collegian Gazette Thursday. April 28 WRA Bowling, WH, 6:30 p.m. Swimming, WH Pool, 7:15 p.m. CHRISTIAN Science Organization, 200 CH, 6:46 COLLEGE PLACEMENT Arrangements toe interviews should he made in 2114 Old Mein Fidelity & Deposit Co. wants applications from students interested in the bonding field. (Single men under 30 preferred.) Talon, Inc., April 29, June grads In IE and ME, for instructors in the training department. Lehigh Portland Cement Co., April 29, June grads in C&F for their sales department. Kroger Co., April 29 and 30, June grads inter ested in food merchandising. Prudential Insurance Co., May 2 and 3, June grads In A&L and C&F for sales work. H. J. Heinz Co., May 2 and 3, women students from following curricula for summer work.: Home Ec, Med Tech, Beet, Bot, Chem, Zoo and Ent, Pre- Med, Corn Chem, Sci, AgßioChem. West Penn Power Co., May 2 and 3, undergrads in EE, lE, ME, for summer employment. International Business Machines Corp., May 3, June grads in EE. Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Co., May 5, June grads in Chem Eng, C&F, EE, for sales work only. Ralston Purina Co., May 6, June grads in Ag Ec, Ag Ed, Ag Eng, Agronomy, Animal Husb, Dairy Husb, Hort, Poultry Husb. Line Material Co., May 6, June grads in EE and ME. Leeds & Northrup, May 2 and 3, June grads in Chem Eng, EE, lE, ME, Metallurgy, for sales engi neering only. P. H. Glatfelter Co., May 5, June grads in Chem Eng and ME. Hamilton Watch Co., May 6, June grads in ME, IE, Math. AT THE MOVIES CATHAUM—Slightly French. STATE—Setup. NITTANY—Snake Pit. Zile Daily euttegian Surtegoor to THE FREE LANCE. est. 3887 Published Tuesday through Saturday mornings inclusive dur• ing the College year by the staff of The Daily Collegian of The Pennsylvania State College. Entered us second class matter July 5, 1934, et the State College, Pa., Pout Office under the Act of Mardi 1. 1879. Subscriptions $2 a "semester. $4 the school year. Represented for national advertising by National Adrertiii. Ing Berries. Madison Ave., New York. N.Y. Chicago. Roston, Loa Angeles, Ran rrSrleillllo. Editos Low Stone STAFF THIS ISSUE Monagins Editor Bob Kotsbaner News Editor Ellen Sperber Copy Editor -.looleloe Powers, Kermit Fink, Fred Holly Assistants _ Advertising Masser Drew Mehl* Assistants Sae Mingins, Larry Dann, Norma Gleghorn , Business Manager Vance C. Klepper _ Myrna Tex Behind the frrheels How gullible can you get? Phi Sig Lennie "John" Stein has a little puppy which is reported to be about; the sickest-looking crea ture in existence: Nevertheless, it seems to be close to John's heart and he has been nursing it like a mother. The other night one of the pledges went screaming into John's room saying that something was wrong with "Little Siggie"; he was foaming at the mouth! Quite concerned, John cautiously Opened the cellar door and Little Siggie suddenly came charging up the stairs. John took off like he was jet propelled until someone tackled him and explained the pup's condition. Some pranksters had gotten hold of one of the new whipped cream dispensers and had smeared it all over poor Little Siggie's whiskered puss. John visibly aged eight years. That weird-looking. monstrous construction you no doubt have seen in front of the now foods building is none other than a water tunnel. will be the world's largest and wilt be used by the Ordnance Research Laboratory for testing models of subma rines, torpedoes and other underwater devices., Total capacity will be 100,000 gallons and at top speed more than 1,000,000 gallons of water will pass through the test section every three minutes. Whether or not those subs are going to sneak in by way of College avenue, Ath or Old Main is as yet unconfirmed! • • • • Congratulations to Gamma Phi Beta Pat Wolfe. Pat was re cently crowned queen of the IFC Ball at Johns Hopkins. A blonde sophomore, she is majoring in physical education. • • • • In regard to George Vadass's recent article in the Daily Collegian about how the Nittany Valley got its name. Humorist Sid Simon disagreed, saying. "It wasn't really the Indian princess who gave it the name Nittany but rather a Kappa who was going with a guy and he asked her to make him argyles. She looked up at him with soft soulful eyes and said, 'l'm sorry, darling—but I can't Nittanyr " Tee hee—tanks! SMITTY & HOWDY SAY- $1.50 NECKWEAR FREE For one week the Young Men's Shop in vites you to attend their neck tie party. Your choice of any 1.50 tie free with any dresS shirt—white or fancy. We carry many famous brand shirts in a variety of collar and sleeve styles. Hurry down and pick your shirt and tie OTHER PARTY FEATURES • New Spring Dress Socks . pr. 39c • Satin Border White Handkerchiefs. . . ea. 19c • The New $6.95 Keystone Neck Sweater $4.95 THE YOUNG MEN'S SHOP THURSDAY APRIL 28 11M9 By Loretta Neville Come To Oar DRESS SHIRT PARTY
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