PAGE FOUR I'ubhslied i'uesd*/ throaxk Sat- . sill I. . ’JtS .. iS . ,|G j £ _ . , , uuejriaii cdunsiala . repr«*c*i , urday morniaff* melnsir® daring £lLbbl& 4Sj gg IT vj || Ift o>flTj2Tlf viewpoint <*f the writers, ! the College year by Use staff. Vi trot necessarily the policy ef the I 1 of The Daily Collegian of the ’ . newspaper. .Unsigned editorials |; Pennsylvania State Collere. Saceeasor to THE fr’REE LANCE,‘est. 1887 are by the editor Entered as sccond-claos matter DAVE JONES, Editor STAFF THIS ISSUE: Night editor, Nancy Ward; Copy editors, George Bairey, Herm Weiskopf; As sistants, Joe Beau' Seigneur, Bill Snyder, Dolly Fino, Bobbie Hendel, Bob Dunn. Ad staff: Anne Sher man, Faye Goldstein, Barbara Bohrer. ' ■ ' Political Platforms: Thoughtful Vacuums With elections for freshman and sophomore class officers in the offing, both campus parties have, out of tradition, come up with their platforms. Similarly, out of tradition, this se mester’s political platforms say little, or nothing. For at least the past four years, political platforms have been vague and ambiguous pieces of nothing calculated io get votes. Cam pus politicians themselves often admit plat forms mean nothing. Students know they mean nothing. Yet platforms continue. A glance at the new platforms proves this point. Both parties have pledged to support a shorter customs program with elimination of dating restrictions. This appears desirable, until it is understood the Joint Customs Board will probably enact such changes next year anyway, with or without either party’s support. Thus this merely becomes a “we’re in favor of sun shine” plank. One party recommends conversion of an East dorm into a recreation building. This has been a plank before. The same party also “will ac tively work for” expanded decentralized clique registration. This is an idea from the 1953 Stu dent Encampment. The other party pledges to strengthen the relationship between dorm men and -women and town men, but does not suggest ho-w. The same party also promises to provide a more workable and efficient resident counseling sys tem. This is something the College is continual ly trying to do, and this party can probably do little, if anything, to provide such a system. This party also will encourage improvement of a centralized bluebook file, something that can be done only by the students, not by any party. This party also .proposes a central infor mation bureau in the new Student Union, which is only a transfer of the present desk in Old Main. Finally, the party promises to work for a more efficient Orientation Week program. Appearance Counts The freshmen and sophomore election cam paigns this year will be characterized by leni ency of restrictions concerning the placing oi posters, something not permitted in the past. Cliques will be allowed tp place posters in speci fied areas on campus grounds. Previously it had been the practice to re strict posters to the Temporary Union Buildinr and bulletin boards in the West Dorm lounge area. The thought exists that with posters re stricted largely to merchants’ windows in towr the effectiveness of the posters is lost. The easing of the restrictions will permi; the political parties a greater chance to read the student voter. It will, also provide a greate temptation to violate the existing restriction in the All-College election code. The. election code was set up as an, instrume:., to guide elections so that campaigns will nc only be conducted along ethical lines hul i protect campus and town property as well. Th code was not set up for the sport of seeing ho\ often it can be violated without being caught. Penn Staters have every right to be proud of the appearance of the campus. They also have the right to expect that the appearance of the campus is not marred by the overuse of political posters. —Dick Eau NEWS AND VIEWS STAFF AND CANDI DATES, 6:30 p.m., 14 Home Economics. STUDENT EMPLOYMENT . Experienced waiters, dishwashers and assisSar waiters for on and off campus. COLLEGE PLACEMENT SERVICE The companies listed below will conduct interviews,*, campus. Schedule interviews now in 112 Old Main. CONTINENTAL OIL CO. will interview Jan. B.S. grad uates in Petroleum Production Engineering on Nov. 5 and fc WAGNER ELECTRIC CORPORATION will interview Jan. B.S. graduates in ME and EE on Nov. 9. AIR REDUCTION COMPANY will interview ChE, Chcm., Fuel Tech., and Metal, on Nov. 9. SPERRY GYROSCOPE CO. will interview Jan. B.S, graduates in Phys., Math., Aero.E, EE, and ME on Nov. 10 BENDIX AVIATION CORP. will interview students, at all levels, in Aero. E, EE, ME, CE, lE, Metal., Phys., and Engr. Phys., for the following divisions; Bendix Radio, Ben dix Products, York, Research Laboratories, Scientella Mag neto, Eclipse Machine, and Eclipse-Pioneer on Nov. 10. The York Division is also interested in undergraduates desiring temporary summer employment for the 1954 season. CARTER OIL CO. will interview Jan. B.S. graduates in P.N.G,, Chcm.E, EE, and ME, and M.S. candidates in Geol ogy and Mineralogy who have completed at least one semes ter on Nov. 10. AMERICAN CYANAMID CO. will interview Jan, B.S. graduates in ChE, and ME; M.S. candidates in ChE, and Chem. who have completed at least one .semester, and Ph.D. candidates in Chcm., and ChE expecting to receive their degrees in 1954 on Nov; 10 and 11. OHIO BOXBOARD CO. will interview Jan. B.S. grad uates in Bus. Adm., Arts and Letters and IE on Nov. 11. THE BUDD CO. will interview Jan. B.S. graduates in f ‘ ME and ChE on Nov. 11. PHILCO CORP. will interview. Jan, B.S. graduates in ME, EE, and Ceramics who have completed at least one semester on Nov. 31 and 12. ELI LILLY AND CO. will interview Jan. B.S. and B.A. graduates in Chem., lE. ME, ChE, Bus. Adm., Secretarial Science (women), and Bacteriology (women); M.S. and M.A. candidates in Psychology and Chem. who have com pleted at least one semester; and Ph.D. candidates in Organic Chem. and Bio-Chem. expecting to receive their degrees in 195-1 on Nov. 11. They are also interested in Junior Bus.' Adm. and Engineering students desiring summer employment for the 1954 season. UNION CARBIDE AND CARBON CORP. will interview Ph.D. candidates in Chem expecting to receive their de grees in 1954 on Nov. 12 and W- Jnly S, 1924 at the State College, Pa. Post Office ander. the act of Harcti 3,. 1879. Today THE D A TTY COLLEGIAN STATE ‘COLLEGE PENNSYLVANIA This is also something the Orientation Week committee is continually, doing, with or with out party help. Support of the plan to use East Dorm dining halls as study halls is another example of jumping on the band wagon. Political platforms are traditionally as" use less as this semester’s. They are characterized by such hackneyed phrases as “strive towards,” “work with someone to improve,” “strongly support,” and “promote.” Absent are such dy namic words as “we will do,” “we promise,” and “we will carry out.” - Some campus politicians will defend their vague phrases because they cannot. promise anything as long as the College has final say. But platforms could and would be much more effective, and worthwhile, if they were the result of crying needs rather than last minute conferences. To the freshman and- sophomore classes, then, there- is only one thing to say: Disregard the platforms and elect the candidates as individ uals. It is unwise to bank on what is promised. It is more wise to bank on what has been done. Freshman and sophomore candidates have had little chance to really do anything. Their per sonal qualities, then, must determine their abilities. If those who go to the polls Nov. 12 consider candidates and not platforms, they are less likely io be disappointed when the academic year is over. Safety Valve,,. On Football Plays TO THE EDITOR: In regard to the article ap pearing in the Daily Collegian on Tuesday, con cerning the disputable Penn State-West Virginia football game, .1 am wondering what is hap pening to sportsmanship here at State. Is vic tory so much for us that we must denounce officials, opposing players and coaches, or any one else concerned with a defeat? - The article written by Mr. Procopio appears to have been written from sheer emotion with complete disregard for facts . . . How is it your statement (that a West Vir ginia player was offside and blocked a Penn -■itate kick) is in disagreement with articles written in at least two syndicated newspapers which tell ... it was impossible to tell, by movies, whether (the West Virginia player) was offside . . .? How-is it that from a point about 50 yards downfield . . . you can see better than a man in a position of perfect sifjht to call a play? . . . Your derogatory remarks con cerning the officials really irked me . . The head linesman . . . (is) one of the most capable ff ieials in college - football. ... Don't you think it would be pretty hard >r a T-formaiion quarterback to be in motion ~-d still receive a clean pass, from center? Having read much about the bad name given d our school by the actions of different stu dents, I wonder if said article ) may do more -arm to Penn State’s name than students. : n a Philadelphia hotel ... . ; . . . Could you tell me, is a football blown Up ->r stuffed? ©Letter ,c- Gazette... S. MORGAN SMITH CO. will interview Jan. B.S. grrad uates in IE and ME on Nov. 12'. MONSANTO CHEMICAL CO. wiU interview Jam B.S. graduates in EE, ME, ChE, Commercial Chem., and Cheim, M.S. candidates in EE, ME,, ChE, Commercial. Chem., arid Ghent., and Ph.D. candidates in EE, ME, ChE, Commercial Chem., and Chcm. expecting to receive their degrees in 1954 on • Nov. 17. DEERE AND CO. will interview Jan. B.S. graduates in ME, Ag E, lE, EE, CE, and Commerce, students on' Nov. 17. CHICAGO BRIDGE AND IRON CO; will interview Jan. B.S. graduates in CE on Nov.' 17. CURTISS-WRIGHT CORP. (WRIGHT AERONAUTICAL DIV.)- will Interview Jan. B.S. graduates' in Aero. E, ME,, and Metal., M.S. candidates in ME,. Phy. Metallurgy,-.and Atomic Physics who have completed at least one semester, nnd Ph.D. candidates in ME, Physical Metal., and Atomic Physics on Nov. 17. * MINNEAPOLIS-HONEYWELL REG U L A TOR CO. (BROWN INSTRUMENT DIV.) will interview Jan. B.S. graduates in EE, ME, lE, and Phys., M.S. candidates in EE, ME, and Phys., who have completed at least one semes ter; and Ph.D. candidates in EE, ME, and Phys. expecting to-receive their degrees in 1954, on Nov. 17. ERNST AND ERNST will interview Jan. graduates* in Acctg. and Bus. Adm. on Nov. 16. • NATIONAL SUPPLY CO. will interview Jan. B.S. and B.A. graduates in CE, EE, lE, ME, Commerce and Finance, Acctg., Metal., P.N.G., and Mining Engr. .on Nov.-16.‘.. ARTHUR ANDERSON AND CO- will interview Jan. graduates in Accounting on Nov. 16. McDONNELL AIRCRAFT CORP. will interview Jah. B.S. graduates in Aero. E, Arch. E, CE,-EE, : lE, ME, and'Metal, on Nov. 16. ' WEST PENN POWER CO. will interview Jan. graduates in EE and ME on Nov. 13. OWENS CORNING FIBERGLASS CORP. will interview Jan. B.S. and B.A. graduates in ChE, Arch., E, CE, EE. lE, ME, Chem., Commercial Chem., Phys., Arch., Arts and Letters, Journalism, Labor-Management Relations and Cer amics on Nov. 18. NORTH AMERICAN AVIATION (DOWNET, CALIF.) will interview Jan. graduates in Chem., Phys., ME, EE, CE, Aero. E, ChE, and IE; M.S. candidates in Chem., Phys., ME, EE, CE, Aero. E. ChE, and IE who have completed at least one semester; and Ph.D. candidates in Chem., Phys., ME, EE, E, ChE and IE expecting to receive their degrees' in 1954 on Nov. 18 and 19. UNITED AIRCRAFT CORP. will interview Jan. B.S. graduates in Aero. E and ME on Nov. 19. COLLEGE HOSPITAL Donald Bailey, Larry Berk, Robert Dennis, William Grove, Earl Potrafke, Karen Scherer, Frederic Wilcox and Joan . Ziegler. VINCE DRAYNE. Business Mgr. —Charles Teyssier Little Man on Campus "They're ready but I think they're wise to our early-xnorning duck-hunt—They wanna know, if we're takin' guns." Short 'Change : By GUS VOLLMER— Yes, sir, I guess every one has his troubles. The University of Oregon’s Daily Emrald recently carried a fea ira regarding a proposal to. rebuild the concrete “O” on top of one ’ the campus buildings, the “O” being sort of a local Nittany Lion. It seems last spring, after the “O” had received its usual spring laanup and paint, job, some pranksters set off several, dyna mite blasts, to turn the “O” into a “C” and spray neighboring lawns with rubble Not content with this little gem, which caused 123 indignant citi zens to present a petition request ing removal of the “O,” the prank sters then painted the “O” orange. The whole foul deed was blamed on Oregon State students.. Chances are the “O”. will sur vive, though. Since it was built, in 1909 it has been dynamited three times, tarred and feathered by OSC students in 1911 and esti mates show it has received some 120 coats of paint. Sounds like relations might be just a bit strained out on the coast. Just off-hand, 1 I wonder how many coats of paint our Lion has had? Here are some .brief items car ried in a Michigan Stale News column headed “As We See It.” “Expensive shoes should come in- threes so you. could eat one of them.” “An. unworkable budget means an overdrawn husband.” - “It’s hard to look- squarely' at well-rounded objects.”. “Work is the- ruin of the drink ing' class.” “The . last payment on your home is usually made with your first, social security, check.” • and “ ‘We’re ’Sitting on top of the world,’ is what Band said to Mc- Nally.” Should undergraduates' living in private apartments'be allowed to entertain young women in their quarters? i This is a proble^n. of contro versy currently brewing at Cor nell . University, where student and faculty, grbups are discussing proposals to permit apartment parties only under “certain condi tions.”' As the-situation stands at pre sent, the committees have pre pared a provision stating that “un dergraduate males with a two or more room apartment may enter tain unchaperoned women, other than freshmen, provided that two or more couples are present.” The main contention is that any law affecting this situation is that it may be passed without a vote of the entire student body. One student expressed his thoughts on the matter by, say ing, “Whether or not these pro visions are good or bad is not the point of the question.” Another summed the-whole sit- 'FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6/1953 By Bu nfi rti- uation by observing that it “may greatly alter social life here.” / *** Here’s a novel idea. At Brown University, students go to free movies during final exam week. . . The student board of governors schedules cartoons and short mo tion pictures to relieve the pres sure of studying for examinations. I wonder if they get free pop corn, too . . .? ' There are college queens and sweethearts for almost' every oc casion, these days, blit the. best one I heard of is at Syracuse Uni versity. It seems 60 ‘ girls were entered and one was chosen for the honor of being GOON/: yes GOON sweetheart of the Jimiriy Cricket Ball! Ex-Presidents Of Blue Band Will Perform Four former presidents of - the Penn State Marching' Blue Band who are now directing high school bands will participate in : the Band Day program tomorrow.' The former presidents are-/El liott' M. Treese, Hollidaysburg; -Fj W. Hunsicker, Bedford;. Bruce.,T, Garner, Bellefonte; and Waiter James, Huntington. ■ • Sixty high school bands' will take part in the fourth annual Band Day. An hour long parade will begin at 11 a.xn. tomorrow. The high school bands will join the Blue Band, for a routine during half time of the Penn State-Fordham football game on Beaver Field: :: | Eighteen bands wili participate in the program for the first tiineL Twenty-three of the . visiting bands are directed by graduates of the College. Twenty other, di rectors took graduate work at the College. More than 4300 musicians, ma jorettes, and baton twirlers will participate in the program ini tiated in 1950 by Dr. Hummel!; Fishburn, professor of music and: music education. 42 Leave College Forty-two students have with drawn from the College. Reasons given are personal 20, financial seven, military service four, ill ness six,, scholastic one, employ ment one and other two.
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