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Editorial Opinion
Foresight, Not Hindsight
Ronald Ro, - „ Retitions Committee
chairman, wants : eriturilii Daily Collegian where
Cabinet's action can b explained
In his cornmiti,2:.! icy): tto Cabin 2.t, Ross asks:
"That Cabinet recommend to the editor of The Daily
Collegian and to Col!egian Inc. that it be given a column
in the paper where a spoke:,man for Cabinet could explain
the reasons for Cabinet's actions."
We ask Mr. Ross to think about what he has said, since
he obviously has failed to do so beforehand.
Cabinet's decisions are presumably made after due
consideration and discussion by its members. The deci
sion comes in the form of a vote, the vote being based on
the evidence produced in Cabinet debate.
The reasons for any Cabinet decision, then, presum
ably, are all present in the words of participants in the
debates.
The Daily Collegian reports Cabinet decisions along
with the pro and con arguments presented in debate, and,
we feel, adequately.
What would Mr. Ross' column be then? Would it per
haps present Cabinet's real reasons for its decisions?
Would he have us believe that Cabinet members' reasons
are not really those they present in debate?
Of course he would not.
What, then, would be the purpose of such a column
as Mr. Ross proposes?
This newspaper, when it reports Cabinet decisions
(and reasons), attempts to present the full substance of
the debates, both pro and con.
A column such as Mr. Ross proposes, and especially
in the form he proposes, could mean only one thing—
presentation of the winning arguments.
Perhaps this wish on the part of Mr. Ross springs
from the feeling that Cabinet's decisions are not always
quite understandable.
However, Mr. Ross, no amount of explanation will
clear up an inexplicable stand.
No, the real solution lies in a sincere and concentrated
effort on the part of Cabinet to justify its decisions
beforehand—not afterwards.
Referendum's Return
A referendum plan presented to All-University Cabi
net's executive committee Sunday is scheduled to reach
the floor of Cabinet tonight.
But this new plan is the only one scheduled to be
heard tonight, according to the Cabinet agenda. Cabinet
still has before it a different referendum proposal pre
sented on March 20 by Daniel Thalimer, a member of the
Campus platform committee.
According to the Student Government Association
Constitution, any matter presented to Cabinet must be
acted upon within 30 days. The previous plan has not been
acted upon and the 30-day limit expires before next week's
Cabinet meeting.
A third referendum plan was proposed in the platform
of the University party, five of whose members won on
that platform and now sit on Cabinet.
Is there any reason why all three plans should not
be considered at the same time? Or why all three should
not be referred to a committee for study?
All-University President Jay Feldstein yesterday
said there is a difference of opinion as to whether the
Campus party referendum plan must be considered to
night. But is it not the most logical and fair move to con
sider at one time all the plans set forth?
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THE DAILY COLLEGIAN. STATE COLLEGE. PENNSYLVANIA
One View
Staff Writer
Pulls Through
Brave Ordeal
By BARBARA GREENWALD
Well, I did it; I gave blood. To
be truthful, I didn't intend to.
but after writing a story on the
Red Cross Bloodmobile, I decided
that I, too, should join the ranks.
And it was fun!
Yet it took courage—the cour
age of my friends who dragged
me to the Hetzel Union cardroom.
I had heard many evil tales: it
hurts, it takes hours, and my
blood isn't needed. All falsehoods!
It was a fast procedure. I
joined a line of fellow donors,
and at first we had only one
thing in common—we were all
scared stiff. We crossed and un
crossed our legs, looked around
the room, at each other, and
around the room again. Before
I knew it, the nurses weighed
me, took my temperature, gave
me a glass of cold orange juice,
took my blood pressure and
blood count. I was ready!
By this time. I had made some
new friends. We chattered away
about the weather, our classes,
and how brave we were until one
by one. we were led trembling be
hind the ominous green curtain.
The nurse was very reassuring.
As she prepared me, she ex
pTained that four people need
blood desperately every minute of
the day. Since there is no substi
tute for human blood, each donor
is helping to save a life. - Not only
is liquid blood used as a medicine,
but whole blood not used within
21 days is processed into blood
derivatives which are used in the
treatment of certain diseases and
to counteract shock.
A feeling of nobleness re
placed my fear. I was quickly
disappointed. Not only was the
process painless, but the nurse
tickled me when she swabbed
myatrm with a cotton-covered
stick.
Five minutes later, I was star
ing at a bottle of dark-red liquid.
It was blood! It was mine!
Gazette
Accounting field trip. noon. meet at park-
intc lot 23.
Cabinet. 7 p nt.. 291. Hetzel Union_
Christian Science Organization. 7 - I;.m , 212
Chapel.
Constituent Body of the University's Social
Science Research Center. Dr. Harry Al
pert, program director for Social Science
Research in the National Science Foun
dation, on 'The Social Sciences and the
F ederal Government." 7 p.m, assem-
bly hall of Hetzel Union.
Graduate Faculty, Lawrence E Dennis,
vice president for academic affair*, on
"State Universities: Graduate Education
and the National Interest," 4:10 p.m.,
121 Sparks.
Lecture discussion series, "Modern Prophets
and the New Scriptures, 8 p.m., 253
Bourke.
Lecture series, Dr. Douglas Bush. profess
sor of English at Harvard University.
on "Poetry and the Problem of Relief."
8.39 p.m.. 121 Sparks.
Legion of Mary, 7:10 p.m . Student Cen-
ter.
Liberal Arts Research luncheon. Dr. Henry
A. Finch. professor of philosophy. on
"De Senectute of the Twentieth Cen-
wry, - noon. Hetzel Union dining room.
Marketing Club, election of officers, 7:36
p.m., Theta Xi
Sigma XI letture aeries—Chemistry and
Physics Colloquim. Dr. Homer L. Dodge.
scientigt, educator. and lecturer on "So-
viet Edneation : A Challenge to Amer!-
ea," 9:15 p.m., 119 Osmond.
I'CA installation banquet, Rev. William
Wimer, on "A New Look at Leadership."
6 p.m., United Church of Christ.
UCA installation service of worship, 5:10
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Job Interviews
Companies interviewing May 1:
Cutler-Hammar: BS in EE for asks engi
neering work.
Leeds & Northrup: BS in ME, EE, Chem
E. Metal, IE, Phys, Chem; also jrs. in
above fields for summer employment.
Rural Electrification Adm.: BS in EE.
Talon, Inc.: BS in IE. Metal. Phys, Major:
Chem Minor, Eng Sei, ME, Chem E, EE.
Worthington Corp.: ES in ME, EE, Chem
5, CE interested in selling mechanical
equipment
Companiesinterviewing May 2:
Bureau of Reclamation: BS MS In CE, ME,
ES: also Jr in CE for summer employ
ment.
The Halaid Co.: BS MS in Phys, ES, ME,
Chem E.
Rome Cable: RS in EE. ME, Chem E.
Whirlpool Corp.: BS MS in Cer, Chem,
EE. Eng Sci. ME, Metal, Phys: PhD in
Psych; also Jrs. Sra. Ist year grad in
above fields for summer employment.
CAMP INTERVIEWS
Camp Wonderland (Pa., men and wom
en). April 18
Camp Pine Forest (Pa.. women), April
23
Camp Conrail Weiser (Pa., men), May
2 and 3
WDFM Programs
Thursday night; 6:50. Sian on and news;
7. Contemporary Concepts; 7:50, State
News and National Sports; 8. Guest 1:1-.1:
8:30, Showcase; 9. Romance News*: 9:15,
Finch Lectures or Special Events; 10,
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TODAY
Little Man on Campus by Dick Bible,
to State, with Love
Ode to the
—Nothing
During the last year, there has been much said about
Lion's Paw, senior men's honor society. But since it is a
secret group, practically all you hear is unsubstantiated.
Thus, I feel moved to comment on what little is fact
about the group: its constitu
tion
My opinion is that the con
stitution is a farce—it's laugh
able, as a matter of fact.
There are three typed pages,
consisting of 31 lines. Evident
ly, the members have as little
to say in print as they do pri
vately about their organization.
One entire page consists of
the name of the advisor, the
number of meetings held, and
the membership total. The
second page merely states that
there shall be no by-laws. The
first page con- -r.—
tains a gen
eral statement
of purpose,
name of group,
members h iip
requirements,
officers (there
are none), and
time and place
of meetings
(not specified).
Their general
purpose is to
further the best interests of the
University, but this -still does
not say anything new.
It's rather hard to believe
there are no officers (I've only
heard of one other example).
Evidently, this is an anarchy.
And with no by-laws, their
meetings must border on sheer
chaos . . . nobody knows who's
right.
Now, I ash you, who's fool
ing who? No officers, no by
laws, and a constitution that
TWO RNeERS WILL MEAN
A LOU) BALL...
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THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 1958
'Paw'
By Larry Jacobson
leaves much to be desired when
judged with other constitu
tions. I'd like to see a political
party get approved with a con
stitution like that.
Is it any wonder that one
grows dubious about this or
ganization?
What conclusion can you
draw? Why it's simple. The
group doesn't do anything, or,
"Much Ado About Nothing."
One of today's editorials
deals with All-University Cab
inet's public relations director,
Ron Ross and his suggestion
that Collegian run a column
where Cabinet can explain its
actions.
First of all, Cabinet during
the year does so little that
there wouldn't be much to ex
plain. Collegian has consistent
ly overplayed the importance
of Cabinet stories even when
Cabinet did little. Many times
Cabinet does next to, nothing,
and still receives unwarranted
top billing in the paper.
Then too, I don't see the U.S.
Senate or House of Represen
tatives writing explanatory col
umns in the papers. That, May
be a poor analogy, but Cabinet
always seems to compare itself
with our national government.
Finally, to use an analogy of
Engineering and Architecture
Student Council past president
Robert Stroup: no state papers
run a column on Cabinet, why
should Collegian?
ONE FINGER WILL MEAN
A HIGH BALL
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