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Published Tuesday through aim Bang entirgtan
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the University tear. the
Daily Collegian is a student
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Obertance; Copy Ed., Chia Mathias; Sports Ed., Sam Pro- Robert Carruthers; National Adv. Mgr., Shirley Musgrave;
copio; Edit. Dir., Len Goodman; Wire-Radio Ed.. Bill Jost: Circulation Mgr., Frank Cressman: Promotion Mgr., Ruth
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Feature Ed., Nancy Meyers; Exchange Ed., I.OrraineGladus: ichwing; Research and Records Mer.. Francis Craw ford.
Librarian. Al Goodman; Senior Board. Jack Reid.
STAFF THIS ISSUE: Night editor, Jack Reid; Copy editors, Paddy Beahan, George Bairey; Assist
ants, Tom Smith, Ted Semill, Inez Althouse, Fran Fanucci, Ron Gatehouse. Ad staff, Fay Goldstein
Enie Wolfgang, Linda Holmes.
Ike Finds Courage in.
The President, in blasting the junior senator
from Wisconsin, faces dangers which are not
recounted often enough nowadays. But with
his wary attitude, the President must also face
the charges of middle-of-the-road back-slapping
and—even more—lacking in the qualities of
leadership.
The latest incident in the evolution of the
real split that may occur in the Republican
party—when Senator Flanders (R-Vt.) assailed
McCarthy as "doing his best to shatter" the
GOP "by intention or through ignorance"—
seems to have provided the President with the
excuse to take a more definite stand.
Still, in supporting Senator Flanders as point
ing up the "great danger" of "personal ag
grandizement" and a split in the GOP, the
President certainly did restrain himself.
And, one wonders if the current and more
vigorous stand of the President is only a reflec
tion, rather than the cause, of the current
A Good Step
Women's Student Government Association's
plan to discuss the release of WSGA election
figures is a refreshing step in Penn State stu
dent government.
Senate of WSGA will hold a special meeting
at 4 p.m. today to discuss the release. The
meeting comes indirectly as a result of the an
nual controversy over release of,. the election
figures.
For the past few years, there has been some
agitation against WSGA for its refusal to make
election results public. Critics have felt refusal
is a violation of the democratic process. They
have said the election is a popular election, and
all students must have the right to know the
vote figures.
Defenders of the withholding action have said
release of the figures is not of prime importance
to any but , the candidates. Further, they have
said feelings may be hurt by the release. Under
present operation, any nerson may see the fig
ures at the Dean of Women's office, providing
they are not used for publication.
That WSGA has decided to reconsider this
matter of its own volition is encouraging. This
represents an intelligent approach to the situ
ation. Advocates of release of the figures have
based their arguments on principle. It is to be
hoped WSGA will release the vote tally to the
student body this year.
Gazette ...
Today
PENN STATE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP, 7:30 p.m.,
405 Old Main
CHECKER TOURNAMENT, 8 p.m., TUB
INFIRMARY
Audrey Arbuckle, Theodore Bluestein, Gayle
De Bonis, Ann de Furia, Herman Golomb, Don
ald Ishler, Elaine Koures, Myr a Lebowitz,
Elizabeth Means, Kenneth Meredith, Lee Wet
more, Harvey Wolfson.
PLACEMENT SERVICE
This is a partial and unofficial listing. Complete informa
tion on placement may be secured at 112 Old Main.
EQUITABLE GAS SYSTEM will interview graduating seniors
in Bus. Adm., G&M, Chem., Phys., CE. EE, ChE, Mng. E.
ME, IE, & PNGE on March 12. .
CALIF. TEXAS OIL CO. LDT. will interview graduating
seniors in Acctg. 8: Geology; M.S. candidates in Geology
who have completed at least one semester; and Ph.D. can
didates in Geology. expecting to receive their degrees in
1954, on Mar. 12.
GULF RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CO. will visit the
campus on March 12 to interview graduating seniors
in Chem.. Science, Acctg., ChE, ME, PNG; M.S. candidates
in Chem., ChE, & ME who have completed at least one
semester; and Ph.D. candidates in Organic Chem expecting
to receive degrees in 1954.
Forms Ready
For Aid Grants
Application forms for scholar
ships given by the Penn State
Student Scholarship Fund can be
obtained at the Student Union
Desk in Old Main through March
31.
A student must be enrolled in a
regular four year course, have at
least one semester's resident in
struction, and a university aver
age of 1.5, or its equivalent, to be
eligible for a scholarship. Needy
students of good character who
must work part time to continue
their education will be given pref
erence.
For further information stu
dents may call James Bowers,
4957.
Successor to THE FREE LANCE. est. 18E2
atter July 6,, 1934 at the State College. Pa. Pact Office ender the act of Starch 3. 1879.
Tomorrow
Moon, Jupiter
On View Tonight
"I see the moon, the moon sees
me. . ."
That's the first line of a popu
lar tune. You may hum it, if you
like, while you take a look at • the
moon and Jupiter from 8 to 10
p.m. today and tomorrow.
The University Observatories
will be open to the public during
those hours, weather permitting.
Members of Alpha Nu, astronomi
cal society, will operate the tele
scopes and answer questions.
Car Sent Home
The car of an eighth semester
student has been sent home, ac
cording to Dean of Men Frank J.
Simes. The stw:lent hal nine traf
fic violations, Simes said.
THE ryAll.Y COLLEGIAN STATE COLLEGE. PENNSYLVANIA
VINCE DRAYNE. Business Mgr.
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Flanders
opposition to McCarthy's methods that has de
veloped in the Senate. And, maybe the final
outcome of the overall McCarthyism dispute,
if the dispute is settled during the present
administration, will decide who is to lead the
Republican Party in the future.
The President does recognize dangers in
leading the opposition to a wing of his own
party. A split may or may not be inevitable,
and McCarthy may become a martyr to the
cause of ferreting out communists, and support
may be lost for needed legi,slation.
But, the President must realize the choice
may also be between the right and the Right—
between what is just conduct and conduct mere
ly to placate the right wing of the party.
Senator Flanders seems to have seen the dif
ference,,and we congratulate him—the prince
who woe the sleeping beauty in the White
House.
Indie Polities
Although candidates for All-University and
class offices will not be determined until Sun
day night, it is apparent campus political parties
plan to run independent men for only one of
the five All-University Cabinet seats available
in the _spring elections.
At first glance it would seem strange such
a situation should exist on a campus where the
number of independent men and women over
whelmingly exceeds the number of fraternity
students.
The leaders of both Lion and State parties
said, when they so vigorously opposed an elec
tions committee proposal to establish fraternity
independent rotation for All-University offices,
that there were no qualified independents to
run for the post of All-University secretary
treasurer.
It is easy to understand that the organized
vote blocs of fraternities and sororities may
be more easily lined up behind particular can
didates or a particular party. The old cry of
student apathy may be heard every year, but
it appears that little or nothing is being done
to decrease the apathy. Why should independ
ents who are not directly concerned with cam
pus politics bother to vote when there are no
candidates representing them?
By giving independents an incentive to par
ticipate in elections the parties would only be
giving consideration to ...be voice of the majority
—and therefore uphold one of the fundamental
principles of democracy.
Enginjeer Girl
Janice Russel, Big Woman on Campus, is
upset—all over.. And when. Miss Russel is upset,
the whole Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority is
upset.
Besides appearing in Froth—reason enough
for anyone to be upset—Miss Russel has a tick
lish problem. She doesn't know how to say
"no" to the '3O nice, clean American lads who
called her for a date this weekend.
"Quite • a problem," we commented.
"Bigger than both of us," she sighed
OWENS-CORNING FIBERGLASS CORP. will interview
graduating seniors in Bus. Adm., Acctg., Bus. Mite.,
Econ., Finance, Marketing, LMR, Agri, Advertising, Cer
amics, Metal., Min. Prep., Ed., Chem., Phys., Arch E..
Chem Eng., CE, BE, IE, ME, on March 12.
NATIONAL TUBE DIVISION OF U.S. STEEL (Lorain)
will interview graduating seniors in EE. ME. and IE on
March 15.
PRUDENTIAL LIFE INSURANCE CO. will interview grad
uating seniors in Bus. Adm., L.A., and Math. (actuary
work): M.S. candidates in Finance who have completed
at least one semester on March 15.
Editorials represent the
viewpoint of the writers,
not necessarily the policy of
the paper. Unsigned edi
torials
are by the editor.
—Len Goodman
—Tammie Bloom
Room Changes
End Monday
Changes in room accommoda
tions between areas in men's Uni
versity dormitory units will end
Monday, James W. Dean, assistant
to the dean of men in charge of
independent affairs, announced.
After Monday only cases of "ex
treme necessity" will be consid
ered for change, Dean said. Such
cases must be approved by the
dormitory resident counselor, the
Dean of Men's office, and the
Housing department at Nittany
Dormitory 20, he said.
Wherry Attends Banquet
Ralph H. Wherry, associate pro-.
fessor of insurance, attended the
Pittsburgh Insurance Day banquet
Tuesday night in Pittsburgh.
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Collegiate Chatter
Out Michigan way they're having a bitter controversy in
. the
State legislature to change the hallowed name of Michigan State
College to Michigan State University. Proponents of the measure say
the college is actually a university since it is a collection of colleges.
Opponents point to tradition and say that Michigan State College
it has been, and Michigan State
College it shall remain
Even the University of Mich
igan got in on the act, saying that
, to change the name to MSU would
be "an infringement on the *name
of the University' of Michigan."
*
The editors of the University
Daily Kansan found themselves
in a somewhat unique argument
the other day over how to put
out a newspaper.
During a debate with law stu
dents (whom the Kansan called
"ambulance chasers" and "future
shysters"), 50 prospeCtive lawyers
offered to trade places with the
newspaper staff for a day. The
idea was to show how easy it is
to publish a paper, and how hard
it is to attend law classes.
The Kansan board, student gov
erning body for the paper, voted
to reject the offer, 9-6. It said
the Kansan should not - become
"a toy to be tossed around hap
hazardly."
At the University of South
ern California, students were
recently caught dancing the
"Cemetery Drag" in a local
graveyard.
The students told , authonties
they went in for "Tombstoile
Tangos" just for the heck of it.
*
, Carrying a tape recorder to
class instead of a notebook does
have its drawbacks, but it's a
sure way of getting assignments.
A senior ,at Michigan State broke
his wrist when he tried toboggan
ing for the first time several
weeks ago. As a result, he is un
able, to take notes and so he takes
his recorder to all classes. Later,
he has his wife type verbatim
copies of all the lectures.
This might also prove to be a
convenient arrangement for stu
dents who like to sleep by day
and study by night.
From the Ursinus Weekly:
"The large number of divor
ces indicates that America is
still the land of the free," some
one once observed.
Yes, but the steady level of
the marriage rate shows that
it is still the home of the brave.
The traditional examination at
tire for the Amherst College stu
dent is a beard, set off by a black
bow tie and "T" shirt. The origin
of the beard dates back to the
days of the treacherouS straight
razor and its hazards for nervous
exam-takers.
* • *
The student newspaper of Sya
cuse University has told of an
exaggeration used by the govern-
c ^
By LORRAINE GLADUS
ment in its appareht overuse of
initials to indicate organizations.
The organization that caught
the Syracuse eye was the
SCCIAMRNASPNPWPPPPP. •
The letters do not indicate an
unprintable word as might be
uttered by a member of such a
group. They merely represent the
Select Committee to Conduct a
Study and Investigation of All
Matters Relating to the Need of
Adequate Supplies of Newsprint.
and Wrapping Paper, Paper Pro
ducts, Paper Pulp and Pulpwood.
No doubt a worthwhile organ
ization.
From the Daily Kansan: ••
The British Brewing InduS
try foundation announced that
it has succeeded' in freezing
beer. Runmors in Great Britain
have it that the. minority party
expects to sweep the next elec
tion with the slogan: "A chicken
in every• pot and beer in every
freezer."
A biological science teacher at
Michigan State told his class he
was disgusted because so few of
his , students believed in flying
saucers. Then he reached into a
bag and started hurling plates
across the lecture room.
Working., on the idea that
"news must go on," the Har
vard Crimson turned its efforts
towards world news during the
past New • York City paper
strike by rushing 10,000 special
papers to . the newsless area.
The papers were given away
free and Harvard public rela
tions zoomed upward.
• From the student's "University"
dictionary: •
Quizzes—Something which if
you- have•:one in the morning you
prepare for'by, spending the night
before wishing you didn't.
Registration—An institution ef
ficiently designed to turn human
beings into students.
Student Government—A group
of energetic young men and wom
en, unswervingly bent upon im
proving, the University's way of
life, or something like that.
'StUdy Hall—A place where a
guy dreams - .of being somewhere
else but where he is.
• favor cocktails.
Tonight on WDFM
7:25 : :.' • Sign on
7:30:-1Marquee Memories (Guys and Dolls).
8:00 • Bob Crosby Show
8:45 Just for 'Two
. 9:00 . ' Friday Night Dancing Party
10:3O..- -- Sign -off
FRIDAY. MARCH.I.2. 1954
91.1 MEGACYCLES