PAGE SIX Qlij? Saily CoUcgtan 'Successor to THE FREE LANCE, artTlBB7 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, Met necessarily the policy of tho newspaper. Unsigned edl* torials are by the editor. Dean Gladfeller Editor Managing Ed., John italbor; News Ed., Stan Degler; Sports Ed., Ray Koehler; Edit. Dir., Herbert Stein; Soeioty Ed., Deanie Krebs; Feature Ed., Janet Rosen; As si. Sports Ed., Art Bennlng; Asst. News Ed., John Ashbrook; Asst. Society Ed., Bettina dePalma; Photo Ed., Wilson Barto: Senior Board: Jack Boddington. Bill Detweller. STAFF THIS ISSUE Night editor: Joe Breu; Assistant night editor: Lillian Cassover; Copy editor: Paul Poorman; Assistants: A 1 Goodman, Dot Bennett, Jeannette Ibbotson, and Dave Jones. Advertising manager, Dick Rossi; Assistants, Herb Blough, Barbara Potts. Colleges And UMT If a severe universal military training law passes Congress, America’s colleges and univer sities will be faced with a difficult struggle for survival; A decrease of 40 per cent in the college and university population throughout the na tion is expected for possibly the next decade if UMT becomes law. THE COLLEGES and universities are the backbone of American freedom. Should they be crippled by a shortage of students, the process of the freedom of the UMT supporters wish to preserve also would be crippled. Without col leges and universities operating at full strength, one of the most potent forces for democracy would be greatly impaired. This is one of the basic problems now facing the men who are supporting UMT. We do not here wish to argue the merits of UMT, but ra ther to point out the basic problem that UMT poses for democratic education. . An America with crippled colleges and uni versities quickly could degenerate into stagna tion— the kind of mental stagnation which would preclude the type of country we wish to defend. If UMT is to be enacted, the chief question is: How can America preserve its higher educational system the key to its intellectual survival without impairing the program allegedly needed for military survi val? The men who are supporting UMT appear sin cere in their desire to preserve the American way of life, but before they rush through a mili tary program, they need to work out a plan which will also preserve the free educational institutions that are the foundation of the sys tem they wish to defend. Special Busses Bus travelers were heartened Wednesday to learn that the College committee of the National Student association had arranged for a number of express busses to leave State College before the Christmas vacation. STANDEES in these bulging crowds that ga ther around busses before every College vaca tion will be glad to know that once they get on the bus, they can at least ride straight through to their destinations. Beyond this it is encouraging to know that there is an organization like NSA around which can work on projects like this. It is also en couraging to find that NSA workers come up with what we hope is a successful solution to' the transportation problem that brings long arid loud moans from students a couple of times every year. Students will appreciate NSA’s work. We hope they cooperate with it in its efforts to ar range for special busses at other vacations. Owen E. Landon Business Mgr. - Herbert Stein IgT Will Surely Please Her Coty Perfume Bel! Charles of the Ritz 4 Fragrances , Spring Rain 1.65* 2.00* Set of Two White Shoulder and Gay Diversion 2.75 Herb Farm Spray Golden Shadows „ Perfume 0 7C * London Mist 3 1.00-1.25* . plusTm DANKS&CO. Open Friday Evening 148 S. Allen St. THE DAILY COLLEGIAN, STATE COLLEGE. PENNSYLVANIA Dorm Damage While the action of Housing Director Russell E. Clark in barring two Thompson hall resi dents from their room following what appeared to be the willful destruction of College property proved to be a bit hasty, the results of the move may yet prove, to be satisfactory. AS IT. TURNED OUT, the two men barred from their room were able to prove they were not responsible for the damage. The two actu ally guilty of the destruction are known to the dean of men and they will pay for the damage. , It is hoped that the prompt action of the administration in this case serves as a warning to those who might-be prompted to similar acts of misconduct. Action of the administration should also serve as handwriting on the wall for student govern ' ment leaders. In the past, students have had a relatively free hand in conducting their affairs in College-owned dormitories. If the students . hope to maintain the present situation, the men and women dormitory residents must in the future conduct theihselves as responsible adults. WHILE THE ADMINISTRATION action was for the good of all concerned, student govern ment leaders should be aware that unless stu dents themselves take action to curb vandalism, admmistration intervention will become more frequent. It still remains for the Association of Inde pendent Men, the West dorm council, and the officers of the freshman class since most West dorm residents are freshmen —to take action designed to prevent further recurrence of simi lar acts of vandalism. Gazette... Friday, December 8 COLLEGE PLACEMENT Farther information eoneeminr interview* and job place "a n< * **" *"* obtmin * <l in 11* Old Main. P Wh °u *? r E ed preference sheets wiU be riven prioHtr ,in scheduling interviews for two days foliowinr the initial announcement of the visit of one of the eom •,*nl** °f. their choice. Other, students will be scheduled on the third and aubseuuent days. Monsanto Chemical company will Interview chemists at the PhD level Thursday, Dec. 14. Sylyania Eleetric company will interview January gradu ates xn E.E., Chem., and Phys, Tuesday, Dec. 12. Hinncaota Mining and Manufacturing company has opportunities for January graduates in sales work, if enough atudenta indicate an interest a representative of gxte company will visit the campus. Notify the College Placement office as soon a a possible if interested. STUDENT EMPLOYMENT For information concerninr the foliowinr jobs, spplicsnts should stop in 112 Old Main. Urgent Permanent and substitute waiters for snack bar and dorms: off-campus residents with good schedules. Large number wanted. Re muneration in meals. Full-time waiters and kitchen help for frat ernities. COLLEGE HOSPITAL Patients: Shirley Raynes, Herbert Groff, Ri chard Carla, Charles Douds, James Davis, Franklin Reese, Alex Sheftic, Phillip Martin, George Bope, and Day. AT THE MOVIES CATHAUM: West Point Story STATE: American Guerilla NITTANY: Summer Stock • One way to prevent a big crop of weeds next year is to gather the present weeds, pile them, and bum them to kill as many weed seeds as possible, says J. O. Dutt, College extension vegetable specialist. • For the first time in many years draft horses of the College are making their first cir cuit of state fairs and already they are piling, up ribbons and championships. Dr. William L. Henning, professor of animal husbandry, is in command. Marv Krasnansky Little Man On Campus "They sure send that ball back down the court in a hurry." Pro and Con Last spring the Association of Independent Men adopted a new constitution. It provided for a rather complex setup, with four area councils and a board of governors at the apex of the hierarchy. IT LOOKED GOOD ON PAPER, but in practice it has taken much too long to organize. The board of governors met for the first time only after more than two months of the semester had passed. And it is still incomplete since Town council is not yet operating. Not only that, but the board of governors, in both of its first two meetings, has had difficulty in securing a quorum. The elected rep resentatives of independent men failed to show up, or to at least send alternates. The great length of time it has taken to organize the board of governors cannot be blamed upon the officers of AIM. They have done conscientious jobs, and organized several activities for stu dents at the College. Perhaps in another year, when AIM has the benefit of experience in operating under the new constitution a more rapid organization will be possible. Under any constitution, the same problems will’ exist. Men living in town are scattered, apathetic and difficult to con tact. AIM HAD A TERRIFIC JOB of organizing information necessary before Town council could be formed. But after it was gathered, AIM still did a bad job of conducting elections. A one-man election com mittee took charge, and elections were conducted several weeks ago, but no one knows yet who won. We suggest that AIM re-examine its constitution to‘determine ways to speed up organization, negotiate with the College to secure information regarding town residents sooner, and set up more effi cient elections committees which let the students know what is happening. Because for all its imperfections, AIM can do a great service to students at the College this year and in the future. Money made available by the 25 cent student assessment can be used to good advantage. A Halloween jack o’ lantern caused a near disaster at the Sigma Kappa sorority house of Michigan State college last month when a pumpkin ignited a third' floor room. Five bus boys, notified by a passerby who spotted the flames, fought the blaze until firemen ar rived. .No injuries were reported. MONDAY & TUESDAY “A TICKLING AFFAIR." “STRICTLY ADULT ENTERTAINMENT.” ' —Daily News “SAUCY WIT AND IMPUDENT CHARM ” —World Telegram-Sun FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1050 By STAN DEGLER NOW! At Your Warner Theatre State j TYRONE POWER MICHELENE PRELLE AMERICAN GUERRILLA IN THE PHILIPPINES Iflitlani} JUDY GARLAND GENE KELLY "SUMMER STOCK" By Bibler
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