The daily collegian. (University Park, Pa.) 1940-current, October 27, 1950, Image 4
PAGE FOUR OIR Btu (Collegian Successor to THE FREE LANCE, est. 1887 Published Tuesday through Saturday mornings in clusive 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. Collegian editorials represent the viewpoints of the writers. not necessarily the policy of the newspaper. Unsigned edi torials are by the editor. Dean Gladfelier Editor Managing Ed., John Dalbor; News Ed., Stan I)egler; Sports Ed., Ray Koehler; Edit. Dir., Herbert Stein: Society Ed., Deanie Krebs; Feature Ed., Janet Rosen; Asst. Sports Ed., Art Benning; Asat. News Ed.. John Ashbrook; Asat. Society Ed., Bettina dePalma: Photo Ed.. Wilson. Berta; Senior Board: Jack Boddington. Bill Detweiler. Asst. Bus. Mgr.. Thomas M. Karokik; Advertising Dir., Harold L. Wollin; Local Adv. Mgr., Hugo R. blandest Promotion Mgr., Laura Mcrmelstein; Circulation Co-Mgrs.. Edward W. Noyes, Gerald F. Yeager: Personnel Mgr.. Ed win Singel; Classified Adv. Mgr., Shirley Faller: Office Mgr., Loretta Stempinski: Secretary, Winifred Wyant: Senior Board: Norma Gleghorn, Delores Horne. Mary Kauffman. Sue Halperin. STAFF THIS ISSUE Night Editor: Mary Krasnansky; Copy Editor: George Glazer; Assistant Night Editor: Shirley Vandever; Assistants: Lavonne Althouse, Dot Bennet, Lenore Kahanowitz. Ad Manager: Terry Moslak; Assistants: Ho ward Boleky, Nancy Gordon, Joan Eidleman, Barbara Potts, Gorman Fisher. Moderate Course One thing that appears certain in the news of the past week is that a good many fraternity members want to engage in social drinking once in a while. The proposal put forth by In terfraternity council to allow chaperoned mixed drinking indicates that fraternity leaders, pushed by enthusiastic elements on both sides, are making an earnest attempt to cope with their problem. • WE DON'T THINK that ,everyone who takes a drink will end up being a drunkard—nor do we agree with the liquor advertisements which depict drinking as a great, clean, wholesome American sport. But we do feel that the disad vantages of prohibitory measures are just as great as the advantages, and that they react principally to the detriment of individuals in volved. We might as well face the fact that students are going to drink, regardless of regulations. And. we are dubious of the psychological, so cial, and moral effects of secretive drinking. The IFC proposal, which would give consid erable power to chaperones, seems to us a plan for moderation that steers a steady course be tween two extremes. The plan should allow so cial drinking and still prevent excesses. It would mean control over those persons who are not willing or able to control themselves in drink ing. IFC'S PLAN is not perfect, for it does not take into full consideration state liquor laws which prohibit sale, furnishing, or giving of li quor, malt, or brewed beverages to persons un der 21. Again, it would seem to be in contraven tion to the spirit of the unchaperoned dating privilege which fraternities cherish. However, such defects very possibly could be ironed out in consultation with the administration. The administration's announcement that it will give full consideration to the proposal may indicate that the administration is cognizant of IFC's efforts to reach an agreement amenable to both sides. Responsibility now rests with both IFC and the administration to establish a wise settlement. • NOW- A Large Selection of Wool Material at DANK'S checks Solids 34-60" Wide $1.95-$5.95 a yard Danks & Co. 148 S. Allen Street Owen E. Landon Business Mgr. Everybody's Talking About It - - plaids We're practically back in the days of the flap per—and the Charleston is again becoming the rage. Why not make the old grad feel really at home this weekend by throwing a Charleston party? The Charleston is more fun than most of the other dances all thrown together, and we guarantee a hilarious time! Just stop in at the Music Room today to pick up the records you wart, for the weekend party. The Music Room has everything from bird calls to symphony records. Make your selections from the latest releases—all turntable speeds. Come in at the "musical door" today! THE PHONE 2311 II 1.1 141111111111111111111 DaIIIGEMIIMMICOICITA lIMPI2 203 E BEAVER AVE. STATE COLLEGE THE DAILY COLLEGIAN, STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA Safety Valve . Demoralizing Army Life TO THE EDITOR: In answer to Howard Bras sington's criticism of the editorial entitled "Bleak Outlook" I wish to defend the bleak out look attitude toward the draft. Army life, in my opinion, can be considered nothing more than bleak and demoralizing—no matter what the object behind the draft may be. Perhaps this draft will establish a lasting world peace, but only time will tell the true story on that suppo sition. I sincerely hope that Congress is making the right choice in following our present "tough" foreign policy, but I maintain the right to ques tion the government's right to draft citizens against their will as long as some sort of "peace ful". peace settlement is possible through wise diplomacy. 0 Letter Cut Dead But Not Buried TO THE EDITOR: CUSTOMS ARE DEAD WHY NOT BURY THEM? Frosh Footing Unstable TO THE EDITOR: We would like to state a few facts which in our opinion led to the down fall of the frosh Tug-O-War team. We admit handkerchief, but, when the match began the that the rope was evenly divided by a white handkerchief was practically in the leading hat man's hand, while the nearest frosh was ten . feet away. The main point we wi.sh to stress' is that due to the slope of •Pollock road, the water flowed to the frosh's side of • the contest area making stable footing practically impossible. , Taking into consideration the points mentioned aboVe, we ask you, was this contest fairly con ducted? • Letter Cut William Kenney, Alfred Shalkowski • Richard Lambert, Garland Gingerich Gazette . . . Friday, October 27 PENN STATE Bible fellowship, 405 Old Main, 7:30 p.m. COLLEGE PLACEMENT Further information concerning interviews and Job place ments can be obtained in 112 Old Main. Seniors who turned in preference sheets will be given priority in scheduling interviews for two days following •the initial announcement of the visit of one of the com panies of their choice. Other students will be scheduled on the third and subsequent days. Sperry 'GYroseope company will be on campus Monday, Oct. 30. They are interested in midyear B.S. graduates in electrical engineering who are in the upper halt of their class; 1951 PhD candidates in electrical engineering and physics; M.S. candidates in electrical • engineering and physics who graduate not later than June 1951. The priority system will not be in effect for this announcement. Curtiss-Wright corporation,, propellor division, in Cald- Well, N.J. will interview midyear graduates in aeronautical engineering, electrical engineering and mechanical engineer ing at the B.S. and M.S. levels on Tuesday, Nov: 7. General Fireproofing company, Ortho Pharmaceutical cor poration,• Youngstown Sheet and Tube, and Timken Roller Bearing company' will be represented by Dr. Paul E. Wil- Hams, who will interview January graduates on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Dr. Williams is interested in students in C&F, A&L, Met, Mining Eng., zoology, Phys. Ed. C.E., M.E., Pre- Med, and accounting. Applicants should be in the upper half of their class. Positions available are primarily sales. The priority system will not be in effect for this announce ment. Radio Corporation of America Radio Victor division, will interview January graduates in. Chem. Eng., E.E., 1.E., and M.E. on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Men interested in manufacturing should have an average of 1.5; those in design and develop ment, 1.8 or better. AT THE MOVIES CATHAUM: The Glass Menagerie STATE: The Petty Girl NITTANY: Rembrandt STARLITE DRIVE-IN: Twelve O'Clock High THE CHARLESTON ! "In the Glennland Building" Howard Miller Isenberg, Allen, Ziff Little Man. On Campus "Tex how'd 'you like to play in the backfield? You can't seem to stop any of those line plays." Pro and Con Surprise Drinking Proposal Interfraternity council's revelation that it has had a proposal before the administration for •two weeks to modify the ruling on drinking came as quite a surprise to most people. IT ISN'T HARD TO UNDERSTAND why the College wants some thing specific on the record abotit drinking. The laws of the state prohibit the sale of alcohol to minors, and local groups such as WCTU undoubtedly have done their best to foist "prohibition" upon students. Since Penn State is a state-supported school, one could hardly expect the administration to ignore such obvious signs of drinking. as the existence, of bars in fraternity houses. On the other hand, confining such activities to fraternity houses might be wiser than forcing the man who wants alcohol to Bellefonte or elsewhere. Drinking and driving are a bad combination, as every one knows. • In the phrase mixed drinking lies another sensitive aspect of the problem. WSGA regulations forbid drinking for women students— even before last summer's ruling, believe it or not. It seems absurd to expect that WSGA would revoke this rule. Under the IFC import dating code, visiting girls are also subject to WSGA regulations. IFC'S BOARD OF CONTROL, which aimed at retaining drinking privileges, by curbing irregularities at houseparties, had the right idea. As long as students exercise moderation, there would probably be little trouble with College, townspeople, or law. Unfortunately students have not always been discreet. Thus the College is faced with the dilemma of officially disap proving drinking practices, without being able to set up any effec five enforcement machinery. Maybe the rules ,are just for public consumption and the College intends to wink behind the public back. Or maybe a, hOPeless "prohibition 7 enforcement will be at tempted. A more intelligent choice might be a compromise which curbed objectionable practices without attempting a hopeless enforcement. But perhaps this is impossible too. The First National Bank Of State College Member of Federal. Deposit Insurance Corporation • Federal Reserve System FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27; 1950 EL. By STAN DEGLER By Bibler rf. - 0M..-_-____ /% t,