GE SIX ?abashed Tuesday Ciensiesh ftetsrgey serelngs darts/ the ['Wessell:l rear. The IDeile CeMean is e student. eseersteil iteersiisiese. Olt per semester $3.011 per fellf tartl as secoad-class matter lair I. 11134 ai tie State Collect, Pa. Port Office andel MIKE MOYLE, Editor STAFF THIS ISSUE: Night Editor, Jim Tuttle; Copy Editor, Marian Beatty; Wire Editor, Carole Gib son; Assistants. Pat O'Neill, Les Powell,.Bill Jaffe, Pam. Chamberlain, Sheila Miller, Pat Earley, Walt Shepps, Mary Fran Cowley. Specialists: Need Liberalization Failure to fit the lopsided specialist for society as well as for his job is becoming an important problem of a university. Today, and it is not unusual, there are physicists who can explain the behavior of the particles in an atom but have little understanding of the behavior of people in a society. At the University. the need for general educa tion courses—particularly for students in tech nical curriculums--as brought to the attention of officials in the Middle States Association ac creditation report. It found that students too often are isolated in their curriculum. thus forming what can be termed ."nine colleges tied together by an' ad ministration." Many people say that general education, as found in survey courses, is superficial and there fore unrewarding. The only truly educated man, they believe, is the one who knows at least one subject or field right to the bottom. When the graduate finds his way into the world, he will hick up these "extra-curricular" interests on is own. But a little stimulus never harmed' anyone. The purpose of education is not only vocational training, but is also social and cultural develop ment. A solution to the problem of overspecializa tion by means of a curriculum consisting of vaguely generalized courses handled by vaguely educated teachers is not the answer. What is needed, however difficult it may be to secure, is general courses which deal vigor ously with basic principles. There are many promising lines for an answer to this problem of specialization and general culture. The University took steps toward solv ing it this year when each department was asked to outline a general education course for non-majors. International Understanding 300, for example, Parking Report: Bright Spot Quite•a few compliments were tossed in the direction of John Soplio, sophomore class presi dent. at Cabinet last night for his parking report. These compliments were in perfect order, as the report was among the clearest and most thorough presented to Cabinet this year. Among all the criticisms of student govern ment whiOh have been mounting somewhat in past years (especially this year). projects like lids one by the sophomore class advisory board shine as bright spots in a gloomy picture. It must leave outgoing student leaders with the feeling that all is not lost after all, and that there are some who are willing to grasp prob lems which are of genuine student interest and benefit, and who are willing to do some hard work in order that these problems may be solved to the mutual benefit of everyone involved— insofar as that is humanly possible. Sopko's progress report on the peripheral Too Much Censorship? The ugly head of censorship raises its head above the horizon every once in a while, usually resulting in giving publicity to the very thing which is the object of its ire. Even if censorship could be imposed without merely making people more anxious to see the movie or book which is banned, I would be opposed to any form of it. Just because a certain number of people find a product distasteful is not sufficient cause for forcing censorship restrictions upon them. If material is obviously and completely obscene, no one would think of defending it, but much material is banned or criticized because it of fends the morals of one person or group of persons. Congress shall make no law respecting an es lablisfunent of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof: or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the peo ple peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." However, legislators, pressured by certain crusaders with good intentions for brains and opinions for eyes. are originating new restric tions and condemning this or that as "immoral" or "communistic" or "unfit for children." Nuts. Censorship is a violation of the Constitution and a personal insult to every thinking person. We are faced with an Eleventh Commandant 22d Amendment Blues TO THE EDITOR: Due to the hastily enacted 22d amendment, President Dwight D. Eisen hower is rapidly losing his control over Con gress. If he is to have a substantial part of his program passed during this and the next ses sion of Congress he will have to take some dras tic action. The President was re-elected by a majority of 10 million which indicates that the people wanted his program to be adopted. He must, therefore, to do his duty to the electorate, do everything in his power to make sure that his zonlicies. are_ success-ha.. -„. - 01Ir Elatill Catirgitut Bottum to THE TREE LANCE. eat 951 Safety Valve THE DAILY COLLEOI DAVE RICHARDS. Business Manager was designed for students of all curriculums to provide "a stimulating and meaningful introduc tion to international floblems." It was intended primarily for students outside the social sci ences.. - Four other general courses—in the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities and the arts—are now under preparation by the 'Uni versity and will be offered next year. Other universities, recognizing the problem, have taken steps, to broaden the specialist. A major revision in the curriculum of New York University's School of Commerce establishes majors and minors in terms of fields or areas rather than departments. For example, a major in finance may include courses in accounting or .management as well as finance. • N.Y.U.'s Dean Thomas L. Norton said, "we must never lose sight of the fact that a business man is not merely a member of a professional group." Rather, he continued, he is first of all a mem ber of society and must live with himself and others. His effectiveness as an integral part of the community of free men depends upon the breadth of his cultural education as well as the extent of his professional training for business. In 1954 Dean William Steere of Stanford Uni versity's graduate division set up a series of elec tive courses to give his students a glimpse of knowledge having nothing specifically to do with their fields. Last year 196 students signed up for the program; this year the -enrollment jumped to 250. Of all the courses, the most popular is one called Geography and Contemporary World Problems. As one business specialist proudly told Steere: "I think that now I can make some sound judgments on Eisenhower's Middle East plan." parking area situation showed that 1. the soph omore class advisory board did a hard job in very good time. 2. that very few aspects of the problem were left to chance. 3. that good judg ment was shoown in that the thing will not be rushed through with an eye to grabbing off some headlines. Also included in the report were some very good plans for relieving the congestion on Short ljdge Rd. Friday and Saturday nights. Sopko promised Cabinet that his committee would continue working on the problem and would strive to gather more data before making any concrete recommendations. This indicates the willingness of the board to work until the job is pursued as far as students can pursue it. As far as we're concerned the job already is one well done. We can't wait to see that entire report. labeled on movies, books, etc., "Thou Shall Not Read 'This." Congressmen, as pushed by well intentioned people with nothing better to do, are trying to enforce censorship of books and magazines even today, in order to protect your tender little mind from possible harmful in fluences. • You are not qualified to judge for yourself what is good for you to see, read or hear. You must be told that only a sort of tasteless pap of happy endings and Pollyanna-ish people may be included in a movie or book which is "fit" for your consumption. Censorship boards say that the people of America must be protected from incorrect ideas. Sounds all right, but who decides which ideas are incorrect? The man on'the street? Don't be silly. You and I are unfit to decide these things for ourselves; we need these puritanical reform ers to keep us snug and safe inside our cello phane wrappers, unsmudged by the tarnishing influences of "dirty" books (like "From Here To Eternity") or movies (like "Baby Doll"). Right here, I get stuck. I don't know whether to close this with saying "the evil is in the eye of the beholder," or by quoting Voltaire's "I dis approve of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." Take your pick, I'll stand behind either of them. It is my opinion that the best way President Eisenhower could accomplish this would be by forgetting partisan politics and informing the Congress and the citizens of the country in the election that he will actively support only those candidates who are in favor of his program, re gardless of party affiliation. He should also state that he will do everything in his power to de feat those candidates who oppose his program. This would include the McCarthys -and the Eastlands. Until the 22d amendment is repealed this seems to me the most effective way that a second term can exert any Presidential leader ship. ,> c ♦ ; N STATE COLLEGE. PE Editorials repressat ao viewpoint* of this welter*, oat necessarily the policy of the paper. the etudes, body. Sr the University th. ael of March I. trill —Judy Harkison —The Editor —Don 'Thompson NSYLVANIA tle Man on Campus Fllllll mil "Better just smile and'say 'hello'." Nasser May Compromise By S. M. ROBERTS Associated Press News Analust Commander Elmo H. Hutchison, USNR, Middle East director of American Friends of the Middle East, has just come from Cairo with word that Egypt's President Nasser will recognize the state of Israel if she will accept the original United Nations plan for her existence. Hutchison says Nasser told him three weeks ago that Suez, Gaza and the Gulf of Aqaba were sec ondary problems which would be immediately wiped out if Israel would accept two things: ' 1. Establishment of a demar cation line more in accord with the original UN allotment of territory, including internation alization of Jerusalem. 2. Responsibilty for the return or compensation of Arab refugees from Palestine. Hutchison, former chairman of the Israel-Jordan Mixed Armis tice Commission, thinks that un der those circumstances Nasser would be able.to call off the cam paign of hate and recognize that Israel is in the Middle East to stay. Many observers don't think Nasser could do it and keep his job, since the ultimate elimina tion of Israel has become almost a religion tenet among the Arabs. Hutchison thinks that, with firm adherence to principles, with unswerving support by the United States, the UN might bring it about. The United States, he says, must stick to the "honest broker" attitude adopted during the cur rent crisis and go farther. She must tell the Arabs that once the demarcation line has been firm ly established, Israel will not be permitted to expand. And she must tell the Arabs that Israel's existence will be protected. The Arab fear of Israeli ex pansion has been one of the great factors in the whole situation ever since Israel annexed, fol lowing the 1948 war, more terri tory than allotted to her by the UN in the partition of Palestine. Israel's refusal to limit immigra tion has heightened this fear. As a practical matter immi gration has become a less im portant matter since Israel's population is no longer increas- _ ing, but it still is an important political matter for her leaders. One thing Egypt wants is res toration of physical contact with Jordan, something which could be arranged through territory which really is of small value to Israel. For the Arabs to even discuss the possibility of Israel's co existence is a new thing. For Nasser, it is a backing away .both.trom the rholy". war FRIDAY, MARCH 22. 1957 by Biblei Have Plan and from his own idea of an all- Middle East Arab state. But Hutchison says he was very care ful in leading up to the subject, and that Nasser knew full well what he was saying. Hillel to Sponsor Purim Carnival Tomorrow Night The B'nai B'rith Hillel Founda tion will sponsor the annual Purim Carnival at 8 p.m. tomor row at the foundation. All proceeds from the Purim Carnival will be presented to the United Jewish Appeal Campaign. In celebration of the festival of Purim the Hillel auditorium will be converted into a carnival area. Fraternities, sororities, upperclass independents, the Freshman coun cil and Graduate club of Hillel will sponsor booths. Cups will be awarded for the most profitable booth, the best decorated booth and two cups for the most in genious booth. A king and queen will be crowned as a climax to the events. Sandra Grotsky, sophomore in education from Lyon, is chairman of the carnival. Gerson Alexan der, senior in psychology from Philadelphia, is social chairman. Games Scheduled By Bridge Group The Bridge Club will hold its first session of pairs champion ship matches from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday in the Hetzel Union cardroom. The second and final session 'will be held April 1. Persons must play with the same partners in both' sessions in order to place in the overall corn petition. However, each weekly session will have its winners. 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