PAGE FOUR .THE.DAILY COLLEGIAN. STATE COLLEGE. PENNSYLVANIA FRIDAY. JANUARY 10. 1953 = Editorial Opinion Safety Valve Little by 'Dick dibler Man on Campus .. Old Main Curtain Raised Sharps, Steele P..': ;iv' Not too long ago the administration seemed to do prac-- Thank Students . .. r i (i. .. TO THE EDITOR: On 22 Decem ticallv everything undercover. Seldom were things de —:-._, ---- . ber 1 presented to Larry Sharp a • ''' . .-r - .. ..7. - • ) i bated out in the open, but mainly behind closed committee , 1 • check for $2500, part of the mom- -` i and administrative doors. ey given to him by his Penn • .6N e'• t 73 .......z i t . i State friends. This was one of P But we can't help noticing the difference now. More , c u._, . i , t the most satisfying acts I ,havel / ~.. f • 'and more things—far from everything, however—are been privileged to •perform. I '\! being brought out into the open for opinion. wish that each Penn State stud • -'' ,--'•::--1:- 7 / !i N dent could have seen Larry and .-.,?_'" ? : .' e A , /--- 11 - . i. ,,,, . r .,.,...,,,, The idea of a civil defense course for coeds was witnessed his remarkable spiral ;.7%,„ - -5:-..,.... A . ,, ,,.- ~, .:::; - ::ri• - •:' , ',*- -- ::, d .17:::' •f' brought into the open early last spring by President Eric and courage. (.:410 - ... ,"..- ~ . ,- A. Walker. This was soon after a student suggested the I wish, too, that each student! ‘ ... - 5ve•%' ; .•:•::.•74.".2" .„...;" -0.1.: , ••:- 4, A ~,,. „ear. ~ . , could have experienced the quiet,t ~...0.•••s• ..,-...%:./..'. ~..:;•..-",-: plan to him. heartfelt thanks expressed by his: V.X.: : :..-"::••1, --- .„ex,," „...5--X-,. .:...•-•;•-- ."" . ' , .5.-:•73•%::,' parents, for it was the entire ) ' :•:;:•":,••• ' ---,,..: V _ Then a Senate committee studied the idea and made a .- - S'-•:. ; .:::* - - • ' The Dully Collegian welcomes letters •:::::::M7:::-.:"..,_,..-• tentative report. This report was published and open de- from Its readers on topics of public in. •::•:;;•.:.•:::•:451 74 ,;_ terest. Letters should be brief and to the ~;;:r- : ' , _ • bate has been in progress ever since. point and all are subject to editing for 1,•.:;•:".;::;•?..:/&.Z.-:•• \ .: space requirements and good taste. All • .. , ::::- 4 0 , ..!:;',%:* . : : .. ' 11 . 5 e• • . letters moot be signed. and the withhold- . ;,:,,,./.-;"....: '.l fl a g. / Note the proposed plan to change to a quarter or tri- - ing from publication the names of writ- _ 4 : ere, when requested, will be left to the . , , _....,, .). • f mester system. This could have been hushed up, but iscretion of the editors. ."' IV . . ------\ . ...,...„............,.........................,.........,...............,„ Al President Walker told his views (favoring a year-round . ‘• 1 .. k\,3 student body who made this gift. . ; . .. school year) to Collegian and then further emphasized possible. Since this is a memory! them State students that lam grate-I • I can cherish, may I say to Penn! vV em in his inaugural address. Then the Senate held a _...' o ' meeting on the issue and it was attended by students as ful that I could represent you in ...2. - well as faculty and administrative members. this way. i "Grab a pencil Miss Graves—l've just found an May I also remind all who excellent essay question!" An wish to contribute to the Larry d open debate will undoubtedly continue on this issue Sharp Fund, but have been un- Interpreting the News until a new plan, if any, is decided upon. able to do so as yet, that we will be happy to accept contri- . . . The bringing of things out into the open is not some- billions so long as people want , SituatLon, Tricks thing that just happened by accident. It has been to g ive . True, Christmas is over, but noticeable since Walker became president. let's not let the Christmas spirit die while we can still do so much • i / It was probably first noticed when he went campaigning for Larry. i lam enclosing a letter which Ld Ike s Response —almost whistlestopping—to get the state funds he felt I received from Mr. and Mrsi were necessary to carry on the University's program. Sharp. Although it came to me. it! By ARTHUR EDSON really is a letter to each person Associated Press News Analyst This action broke preceden:. Before, the University who joined in helping Larry. I'm sure Mr and Mrs Sharp would ! WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 (il 3 )—One curious thing about a "lobbied" undercover in Harrisburg for its funds. But like it to . be a personal letter to' president's lot: The rougher the situation, the more likely Walker brought this into-the open, for the most part. He each of you. —Robert .T. Steele, '5B he is to get an enthusiastic reception by Congress. unquestionably worked harder than any previous Penn All-University president So it was with President Eisenhower. State president for what he felt were the necessary funds. Editor's note: Mr. Steele's let ter was received before it was Here he came to speak of the Uncertain State of the Walker. although he is quick to pick up an idea he C reported in Jan. 8 (Wednesday) Union, in a time when great problems literally are out of this ollegi thinks has possibilities, is not a man to make quick Education Student Council ac- world. Judgments. The more study and the more opinion from =zed him of showing a lack of And he got a far more friend- limes, and he seemed to have coordination and leadership as ly . reception than he did when difficulty with the letter "s." the most people. the happier he is. chairman of the fund. , But Eisenhower never has been things were running smoothly. the world's most glib speaker, After accumulating all the facts and opinions possible, ' TO THE STUDENT BODY: May Indeed, Eisenhower needed on- and anyone who didn't know he then he and his staff make decisions. we take this opportunity to than - Icily four minutes to get as much had had a str o k e probably you for the very generous con- applause as he did in tne whole wouldn't have noticed the dif- Now we do not mean to imply that other Penn State tribution which you presented to Larry last week. 'of last year's speech. In four min_ ference. His main trouble came only presidents did not seek facts and opinions before making rtes he was interrupted five times ' four paragraphs from the end The funds will be a tremen- by ap lause Last year's speech decisions, but, as we have said, this was generally done dour aid financially in his fight - when p times 'were rosier, fell like' when he came a cropper on a for recovery and, what is equally) problem that's been around since undercover. • ia. sponge on a foam rubber mat • important, you have helped great-I with only five pauses for applause' the first speech ever made—old- There is no doubt that Penn State will profit by having ly in keeping alivehisspifit well' It's the whole shebang. ' fashioned frog in the throat. determination to beentirely I It's true that this year Eisen- One unexplained problem: Usu things debated publicly, for a better understanding of the again. hower quickly used a couple of ally these State of the Union mes problems is sure to result. And a better understanding of deeply appreciates the time and , Larry wants you to know he! 1 ri . cks to get the Congress with sages are available to the press ' the problems is the first step to finding solutions. effort which his friends at Pennitum. He made a pretty referencewell in advance. For some reason, State have devoted to raising Ito Mrs. Eisenhower, and everyonelit was held up until around 30 this sizable s on his behalf andir 3s ! • And airing these problems publicly also enables more gallantly to applaud the First minutes before delivery time., o Christmas a very happy one. opinions and facts to be collected from more people. that you have truly made' his La dy Is the State of the Union s And he followed this up with changeable that every minute Besides this, since the University is supported primarily It is our earnest hope that we a bipartisan birthday greeting counts? , to House Speaker Sam Rayburn by public funds, most of its affairs are of public concern. tsohallebnen.alatlaetetosaocmcoerriit sometime Larry and Vice President Richard Or was the argument continu ling over whiCh word would oe soon to Nixon, both of whom are cele• The Walker administration deserves praise from the thank you all personally. - brating this week. ! the most effective? —Mr. and MrS. George H. Sharp These sure-fire touches ma students, the faculty, the alumni and the people of the y' have helped warm up his audi-la Vie Asks Seniors Commonwealth for having more University problems de- . ence. - For he was applauded 41 1 To Return Photo Proofs bated publicly_Only a better Penn times in 44 minutes, well over State can result from G azette par for the presidential course. Seniors in Liberal Arts, Mineral this. Since Eisenhower had had trou- Industries and Physical Educa , TODAY ble enunciating after his mild tion must return their LaVie Bible Fellowship, 12:45-1 p.m.. 219 Hetzel . 'stroke,_ there naturally was ,con- photo proofs by tomorrow to the Union If all the world were just, there would be no need of college of Agriculture faculty, 4:10 p.m, siderable worry over how well he Penn State Photo Shop. 100 Armsby would do in such a long test as All proofs not returned by this valour.—Plutarch Hillel. Sabbath Eve Services, $ Pam, fours-Ithis. time cannot be included 'in the dation La Vie Proofs for seniors in LA. HI and It's true he stumbled several 1958 yearbook. Phys Ed must he returned to the Penn State Photo Shop by Saturday . • Editorials are written by the editors and staff members - Newman PEANUT— 4 . /e N.l.m. .7lay enP,t ai".eCaine Mutiny .=4 . " ... - of The Daily Collegian and do not necessarily represent Court Martial." S p.m., Center Stage .. the views of the University or of the student body. TONIGHT ON WDFM . 4:43: Sign on and News: 3:00 "A" Train: . 2 :30 : State News and National Sports : 9 :00: HubsePoPPin.: 8:30: Friday Night 7 a ...:.:::*- . ~.le *' - I , News Hound - up: 9:00 : Just For Two: 10:00: News: 10:05: Light Classical Juke- -7--,, Vllios t , box: 11:30: News and Sign-off. • -- 4fo .;4104 ‘%64......- C.;..,/--' ------...—. _ _ -... A Student-Operated Newspaper 04 r . B a tt u (f, a lt eg i an Successor to The Free Lance, est. 1887 rahltshed ?needs, threat/ Satardar claming daring the Unoversity year. The Da ll 7 Collegian is • student-operated newspaper Entered as second-elass natter July 1. DU at the usaV collet* Pa.. Pest Olfies nude' the art el Marcia 1 UM 110 tillosetiptise Priest UM pet stisestot 11.10 pit Mr ED DUBBS. Editor Managing /Aiwa tad? Barkraon; City Edster, Robert Erec.klin; Sports Editor. Vince Carucci; Copy Editor Anne Frirdbers: Asatatant Copy Editor Marian Beatty; annotant. iliporta Editors Matt adatbeleo ■nd Loa Prato: Ilizire-ob Editor Risto7 nalMar l'isit todralibe Editor George Harrison Asst. Um Mgt. Sae Stormnisont Loral Ad. Mgr.. Marilyn Elias: Asst. Local At. Mgr. Rom Ann (imitate*. Natianal Ad Mgr.. Joan Wallace: Promotion Mgr, Marion. Malec: Personnel Mgr. Lynn Claribant: Classified Ad. Mgr.. Stevellstelm: C. lamination Mgrs. Pat aileron-Id and Richard Wove; Research and Records Mgr- Raritan Wall: Ofner likeretarp Marlene Matta. STAFF THIS ISSUE: Night Edltor. Lynn Ward: Cony Editor. Bill Jaffe: Aasiatanta. Cathy Fleck. Itobbi Les-inc. Toni E.a.gler. Marcel Van Lkrde, EaJ Idataon. Jackie Z4vitt. J iq iara VoAla and iiustuy Rust. ax STEVE HIGGINS. Bus. Mgr. 'Who'sWho'Booklet Available in HUB Students who have been select ed for the 1957-58 edition of Who's in the News at Penn State may pick up their booklets,be ginning Jan. 17 at the Hetzel Union desk. Students other than graduating seniors also may pick up the booklets at the beginning of next semester. A limited number of the publications will be on sale at 50 cents a copy. _ TNOCE COLD 9i06 6 11.5 BOY, I GOTTA MAKE • CUT TAG OUT MY GOLD FILLINGS ACNE! '• . EMEMINIMMEE)
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