PAGE FOUR- uesday through tnorranga, during the Usiiversity year. the f)a.ily Coil.cpriart i a studvat- I at:Kr:Jed herrepaner. Entered flg ancrrad-clamu tsIcICAT,IP, Editor 3TAFF THIS ISSJ s Night Editor, Roy Williams; Copy Editors, Jackie Hudgins, Ann Leh; Assistants, Barbara Bu.,inick, Don Bartlett, Anne Friedberg, Becky Zahm, Joe .Cheddar, Rod Felix; Ad Staff, Connie Anderson, Pat Dickinson, Gail Smith. Good. Conduct May Mean. Future Holidays The University is watching, the students There has been much discussion of this foot when they journey to Philadelphia this Week- ball vacation, but so far no plan is being con end. What is seen may determine the policy sidered for its operation. It would differ from anc Latitude toward possible - football holidays the old holiday in that it would be put in the that might be requested next year or the year calendar without causing the missing of any after._ It would still be floating, however, and ... . Annually, before this fall, the University Senate committee on the calendar set aside one Saturday morning free from class to be used as a football half-holiday, the date being set by All-University Cabinet. This year it was drop ped, however, since a larger number of classes was set for Saturday morning and it was not felt this class time should be sacrificed. Student opinion ran strongly in favor of re questing the return of this holiday and, through cabinet, a petition was forwarded to the Coun cil of Administration for consideration. It was approved canceling the scheduled classes, but it was stipulated that the work missed be made up, no more football holidays be asked for this semester, and student conduct at Penn be ex emplary. It seems this last condition offers the key to the future of the football half-holiday which was nearly lost this year. The first two require ments are fairly easy to fulfill. If the students can come back without a conduct record pre judicial to the name of the University, they should be in a position to petition for the re turn of the half-holiday. Elections Forecast Newsweek has made •an elections forecast in its current issue, based on computations by 50 leading Washington correspondents and poli tical reporters. The majority of the reporters say, the Demo crats seem to have it made in both House and Senate. The average of the 50 forecasts is a Democratic net gain of 25 in the House and three in the Senate. Eleven of the correspond ents are holding out for Republican retention of the Senate. There are 37 Senate seats at stake. Accord ing to the forecast, the. Democrats seem certain of taking eleven of them and the Republicans six. Twelve of the remaining 20 are key seats . . . control of the Senate will depend on who takes these 12. The Republicans need eight of these to keep control; the Democrats can take over with seven victories. If the two parties break even on these 12 seats, control will depend on the other eight. "The odds will favor the Democrats," the re porters predict. The 12 key seats are California (Republicans favored); lowa (Democrats ahead slightly); Delaware ( a toss up); Massachusetts (Republi cans); Idaho (about even); Michigan (Republi can, barring Democratic sweep); Illinois (Dem ocrats ahead); New Jersey (Democrats); New Mexico (Democrats fairly certain); Ohio (slight Republican edge); Oregon (leaning toward Re publican); and Wyoming (Democrats ahead). Influences cited by 'Newsweek as favoring the Democrats are chiefly economic factors: unemployment or underemployment and farm unrest. Only four of the correspondents think Sen. Joseph McCarthy will be a major issue. Favoring the Republicans, according to News week, are the factors of no "hot" war any where; prosperity; President Eisenhower's per sonal popularity; and the rooting out of "Com munists" and "corruption" Gazette e . CIVIL AIR PATROL CADETS, 7 p.m., Armory. CIVIL• AIR PATROL SENIOR MEMBERS, 8 p.m., Armory. UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Jesse Arnelle, John Arnst, Stephen Behman, Charles Blockson, Donald Brisbane, Mrs. Mary Conklin, Robert Dennis, Myron Feinsilber, John Frey, Marian Laßuskes, Sally Laughlin, Fred. Reho, Lewis Shay, William Straub, Edward Suley, Harold Willits and George Zensen. UNIVERSITY PLACEMENT SERVICE - - Those qualified for interviewing are: undergraduates who will receive degrees in January. 1955; M.S. candidates who have completed at least one semester of study; and PhD candidates who will receive drarees in 1955. Arrange ments for interviews may, be made now in 112 Old Main. GULF RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT: M.S. & PhD in Phys., Geo. Phys., EE, Chem., ,Chem.E., Geo. & Min. on Nov. 5. ; ' PROCTOR & GAMBLE COMPANY: PhD in Chem. on Nov. 5. SHELL OIL COMPANIES: PhD in Chem. & Chem.E. on Nov. 5. SYLVANIA ELECTRIC: B.S. in EE, ME, Chem.E., Chem., lE. Metal. & Phys. on Nov. 5. COLUMBIA SOUTHERN CHEMICAL CORP.: B.S. in Chem. E.. Chem. & ME on Nov. 8. PHILADELPHIA NAVAL SHIPYARD: B.S. in EE, ME, CE, lE, Chem. E.. Arch.E. on Nov. 8. GENERAL ELECTRIC: PhD in Chem.E., Chem., Comm. Chem., Phys.. EE, ME. Ceramics, G & M, Metal. on Nov. 8 & O. AMERICAN CYANAMID COMPANY in Chem., & Chem.E. on Nov. 8 & 9. SHELL COMPANIES: B.S. & M.S. in Chem., Chem.E., CE, EE. IE, ME, Min. & Pet. Engr.: PhD in CE, EE, IE, ME. Min. & Pet. Engr. on Nov. S & 9. • _ _ ELECTR.O-MFT.'LLURGICAL COMPANY: B.S. in Bus. Admin., I mi. Labor Relations, Comm., Economics, lnd. Psyc., Acct;: . Finance. Metal.. Chem.. ME, EE, 18, Sci. ti CE on Nov. 9. Tim lattg enttegiatt Successor to THE FREE LANCE. eat. 1,8131 —Peggy McClain Monday 8.5., M.S. & PhD THE DAILY. COLLEGIAN, STATE COLLEGE. PENNSYLVANIA FRANK CRESSMAN. Business Mgr. cabinet would probably be called upon to de cide the date to observe the holiday. Before any plan can be argued for, students must be able to go to the University fathers with a clean slate and speak strongly for what they have earned. This could be accomplished if conduct in Philadelphia this weekend was beyond reproach. This is a large order and the University must be prepared to receive some complaints that this Saturday night "was the worst night in my life" due to the actions of Penn State students. The University must remember that everyone "lives it up" in Philadelphia on a football week end and the persons that are always blamed are the visiting team and its supporters. The possibility of the re-establishment of a floating football half-holiday in the University calendar rests on two things: the conduct of the students in Philadelphia this weekend and the intelligent appraisal of the reports following the weekend by the Administration. Both can be satisfactory and should lead to a permanent football holiday. Safety Valve On Student Trust . . . TO THE EDITOR: The half holiday declared by the administration for the Penn game will be a welcome relief both for those students who will be making the trip to Philadelphia and for those who, for some reason or other, will be remaining behind. But more than this, it serves as a milestone in student-faculty and student-administration relationship here at Penn State. We have been placed in a unique position of trust, and our actions in. Philadelphia may well determine our ability to live up to that trust. Education, the primary reason of our being here at Penn State, consists of much more than "rote" learning. It is essentially a process of maturation, of the ability to apply what we have learned,, in order that we may become masters of ourselves. This weekend in Philadelphia will provide the opportunity .to discover just to what ex tent we have become educated. If the Penn State Spirit, as ennunciated by Dr. Hetzel, pre vails then we shall have passed this test with flying colors. For this is the greatness of Penn State and it is not a greatness brought about by mob vio lence, by disorderly behavior, by any action which, while reflecting no credit on ourselves, will certainly detract from the credit of the in stitution which is greater than ourselves . . Penn State. We hold much of great value in our hands as we leave for Philadelphia. We hold a trust in ourselves, a test •of our ability and educa tion, a great step forward in the evolution of student self-government at Penn State. Student rights and privileges are wholly incumbent , upon the acceptance by the students of student responsibility. This is the challenge of the Penn Weekend. Let's show that we are worthy of facing it. It's Time for a Change There have been a lot of changes made at the University. And since changes are the fad, we think it's time for a very special one. Beaver "Field" has outlived its era. Let's re name it Beaver "Stadium." At Penn State we grow Nittany Lions, not Dandi-lions." SUN OIL COMPANY: B.S. & M.S. in Chem. & Chem.E.; PhD in Organic or Phys. Chem.' on Nov. 10. CURTISS WRIGHT (PROP. DIV.) B.S. in Aero.E., ME & RE ; M.S. in ME & EE on Nov. 10. UNION CARBIDE & CARBON CORPORATION: PhD in Chem., Chem.E., ME & Phys. on Nov. 10, 11 & 12. PITTSBURGH PLATE GLASS COMPANY: PhD in Phys.. Chem., & Ceramics on Nov. 8. I.T.E. CIRCUIT BREAKER: B.S. in EE & ME on Nov. 3. PAUL E. WILLIAMS, PERSONNEL CONSULTANT: B.S. in Ag. & Bio. Chem., Pre-Vet., Zoology & Entomology, Bus. Admin., Pre-medical, Lib. Arts & Phys. Ed. on Nov. 3. LOCKHEED AIRCRAFT: 8.5.. M.S. & PhD in Aero. E., ME & EE on Nov. 3, also want C.E. PITTSBURGH GROUP COMPANIES OF THE COLUMBIA GAS SYSTEM: B.S. in ME. RE, PNG, Chem.E., CE.• IE and Home Ec. on Nov. 4. CREOLE PETROLEUM CORPORATION: B.S. & M.S. in ME, Chem.E., EE, PNG, Geology & Min., Acctg & Phys. on Nov. 4. CROWN CENTRAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION: B.S. & M.S. in Bus. Admin. & Lib. Arts on Nov. 4. FORD MOTOR COMPANY: B.S. in Bus. Admin. in Aectg. or Finance. EE, lE. ME & Chem.E. on Nov. 4. IBM CORPORATION: B.S. & M.S. in HE, ME & Phys. on Nov. 4. SYLVANIA ELECTRIC: B.S. in EE, ME, Chem.E., Chem., IF. Metal. & Phys. on Nov Editorials represent the viewpoint of the writers, not necessarily the policy of the paper Unsieneel edi torials are by the editor. he lige of Starch 3. 1879 —Bob Dennis President of the Association of Independent Men Little Man - on Campus "Well, we WERE going out tonight, but Herb gave three lo tests today and forgot this was Halloween night." Finally! Adam's Other Rib Revolution hit campus politics 'last night when, for the first time in many years, unique and workable party platforms were set up by campus political parties. because they are, workable Unique Campus politics have been the subject of criticism, "blasts," general charges of corruption since the parties began operating fall. They have undergone re elections for clique officers and re-voting because of stuffed ballot boxes. Last night the Lion and State Parties solved what has been possibly the worst curse on campus politics futile, mean ingless party platforms—and drew up party platforms that might well serve as an example of realistic procedure for every phase of student government. • The Lion Party platform, the first presented to the Elections Committee last night, was indeed a startling renovation in campaign promises. It is essentially a policy statement, recognizing the limita tions placed on student govern ment by Administration jurisdic tion. It lists no specific planks; its authors pledge only "deliberate and constructive solutions" to stu dent problems whenever they arise and promise to work "to •the limit of our jurisdiction" for the welfare of "each and every stu dent as our ultimate g0a1.".. The platform offers no tangible objectives. Learning from years of past experience, the party has been farsighted enough to rid its platform of futile planks and in-. stead pledge itself to the only thing students ask of their govern ment—a degree of integrity and a conscientious effort to be an asset to the University. The State Party too has pro fited from student criticism of worthless unworkable planks, and last night submitted a platform that might well be invaluable to the University. Recognizing the value of student recommenda tions, this party has pledged itself to goals which can, through proper channels, be carried out completely and effectively. The State platform, as' com pared to the Lion, contains the more tangible objectives. It has promised to delve into laundry facilities in dorms, student park ing areas, activities' listing, the grading system, and cabinet ap pointments. The Lion platform, as compared to the State, carries an impact of new experience and adventure . . . a pledge of conscientiousness which frequently has been, quite obviously, missing in preceding campaigns. Neither platform alone can be absolute criteria for judging its supporting candidates and au thors. There still remains the challenge of upholding these platforms' principles, of being FRIDAY. OCTOBER 29. r 954 By Bibler By PEGGY McCLAIN capable of effecting a thought ful student government, and generally of being qualified to -represent such a policy. These things are for the student voters to decide. The platforms do, however, be gin a solid foundation for a more forthright ' and authentic campus political program, and assuming that they were composed in all sincerity, they are an encouraging innovation. The platforms are quite defi nitely a revolution in party pro cedure this year. If the planks and the policy statement are fulfilled, and if they don't be- Come "patented products" of one group, they might well be the first step toward the much needed reform in campus poli tics that students have been cry ing for. So be it. Ag Hill Magazine To Appear Today "The Penn State Farmer, For ester, and Scientist" will make its first appearance this semester to day with a new staff and a new style. . Previously, the "Farmer" util ized technical articles and techni cal terms, but this year the policy has been revised to suit student interest The cohtents of the magazine include an activities directory for the freshmen on Ag Hill and a feature on Delta Theta Sigma. "From. City to Farm" is the title of a human interest story by, Nor man Wood, seventh semester ag ricultural economics major. The editorial staff includes: Harry Nichol, editor; David Mor row, managing editor; Louis Gal liker, business manager; Douglas. Moorhead, national advertising; Eleanor Cober, local advertising; Judith Corfield, editorial layout; John Robinson, feature editor; Frederick Wilcox, assistant fea ture editor; and Robert Brown, circulation manager. Photograph ers are Gerald Bretts, Daryl Heas ley, and Ronald Hershberger, Tonight on WDFM 911 MEGACYCLES 7:25 Sign On 7 :30 Starlight Serenade 8:30 ______________ Marquee Memories 9:30 The Master's Palette /4:34 ------- Sevin Dressate
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