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PUBLISHED BY THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon EDITORIAL OFFICER: Journalism building. Phone 3300 — Editor. Loral 354; News Room and Managing Editor, 353. BUSINESS OFFICE: McArthur Court. Phone 3300—Local 214. MEMBERS OF MAJOR COLLEGE PUBLICATIONS Represented bv A. f. Norris Hill Co., 155 li. 42nd St., Now York City: 12.3 W. Madison St., Chicago; 1004 End Ave., Seattle; 1031 S. Broadway, Los Angeles; Call Building, San F’rancisco. Robert W- Lucas, editor Eldon Haberman, manager Clair Johnson, managing editor TIPPER NEWS STAFF Erl Hanson, cartoonist Virginia Krirlicott, news editor Charles Paddock, sports editor Pd Robbins, chief night editor Mildred Blackburne, exchange editor Woodrow Truax, radio editor Miriam Kichner, literary editor Marge Pctsch, woman’s editor Ixwise Anderson, society editor LeRoy Mattingly, Wayne Har hert, special assignment re porters. EDITORIAL BOARD Henrietta Horak, William Marsh, Dan E. Clark IT, Howard Kessler, Tom McCall, Fred Colvig, Bob Moore, Mary Graham, secretary to the board. _ REPORTERS: f Lloyd Tupling, Paul Deutschmann, Ruth Lake, Ellamae Wood worth, Pob Pollock, Signe Rasmussen, Marie Rasmussen, Wilfred Roadman, Roy Knudsen, Fulton Travis, Betty Brown, Bob Liner 5011, Gladys llattlcson, Lillian Warn, Elizabeth Stetson, Bill I ease, Gerald Crisman, Ilenryetta Murnmey, George Knight, Norman Scott, Mildied Blackburnc, Irmajean Randolph, Edgar Moore, Helen Dodds. __ COPYREADERS: Beulah Chapman, Gertrude Carter, Marguerite Kelley. Jean Gul Dvson, Lucille Davis, Dave Conkcy, Jerry Sumner, Phyllis Baldwin. Charles Eaton, Corriene Antrim, Alice Nelson, Tom Allen, Hubara Knokka, Virginia Regan, Juanita Potter. Librarian and secretary, Pearl Jean Wilson. _ Assistant Managing Editor, this issue Darrel Ellis Day Editor, this issue Clare Igoe Assistant Day Editor, this issue Bernadinc Bowman Night Editors, this issue Harold Grove Assistant Night Editors, this issue Leonard Greenup__ BUSINESS STAFF Dick Sleight, promotion man agcr Waller Vcrnstrom. circulation manager; assistant Toni Lu cas Betty Wagner, national .adver tising manager; assistant, Jane Slatky Caroline Hand, executive »ec rctary Advertising Manager, this issue Stanley Bromberg OFFICE ASSISTANTS: Tean Krier, June IIlist, Georgette Wilhelm, Lucille ITooilland, Louise Johnson, Jane Slatky, Lucy Downing, Bette Needham, Betty Wagner, Marilyn Ebi, Dorothy Mahulsic. The Oregon Daily Emerald will not be responsible for returning uns,,Incited manuscripts. Public letters should not be more titan 300 words in length and should he accompanied by ttie writer’s signature and address which will he withheld it requested. All communication:) are subject to tch discretion ol the editors. Anonymous letters will he disregarded, ___ The Oregon Daily Emerald, official student publication of the University of Oregon, Eugene, published daily during the college year, except Sundays, Mondays, holidays, examination periods, all of December except the first seven days, all of March except the first eight days. Entered as second-class matter at the postoffice, Eugene, Oregon. Subscription into*. $-50 .1 ?iai. The American Legion And Eternal Vigilance STATE Commander George Koehn of the Ore gon American Legion is a patriot. Ho la sincere. He is intensely loyal to American ideals. He fought for 19 months in the World War. And he would die to preserve the freedom and integ rity of this country. It was both refreshing and stimulating to hear a man who was fierce in his devotion to the American constitution. And his faith in democ racy is shared by most conscientious youth. But Mr. Koehn, what is meant by the statement, ‘‘Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom,” and does the American Legion really believe that its own application of the law of self-preservation is always right? >1* If Mr. Koehn had been born a German, had fought and bled for Germany, and was now a German Legionnaire, he would be supporting Adolph Hitler and his methods of suppression for the “self-preservation” of Germany. Would Mr. Koehn be right? Benito Mussolini rules Italy with an iron cen sorship over all forms of intercourse. Why? For the "self-preservation” of Italy. # ti« * Eternal vigilance can be the death of freedom as well as the price of freedom. The old rulers of Europe lost their robes, crowns, and heads at the hands of those whose ideas, impulses, and natural human desires for expression were rammed back down their throats with the relentless rod of suppression. The “eternal vigilance” of Mettcrnich, in the suppression of German nationalism did not breed freedom. It bred dictatorship and the stereotyped mind. In pre-revolutionary France the liberals were tainted with the sewers of Paris, engulfed in the blackness of hate and cynicism, until they belched forth in bloody and irrational revolt. And the enternal vigilance of super-patriots in this country who would suppress liberal, free discussion is chocking the most powerful of human faculties intellectual curiosity the will to ifnderstand. w * » Change is inevitable. And those who have the welfare of the United States at heart are eternal ly vigilant as to the easiest, least violent, and most effective means for that change. Communism is not the answer. But the un compromising and violent suppression of com munism gives to it the most necessary adjunct to revolution—passion. A democracy supported only by passion is one built on sand and subject to the relentless quiet attack of the man who works not for construction but for destruction. And change motivated by passion is destructive and not constructive. * * « If Mr. Koehn and the American Legion would maintain their eternal vigilance as to the condi tion of the brick and mortar in our democracy so that it could withstand the assautls of the “isms,” and refuse to bolster the enemy by lending them prestige and inspiration through suppression, our hemisphere would be safe for democracy. The American Legion is swathed in glory and we honor its men. But we would cooperate with them in BUILDING a nation rather than neglect ing that nation to unwittingly breed ferment in its cellars. The Emerald believes with Mr. Koehn that democracy is the finest system of government now in existence. But this paper also believes that people in this country must perfect that democ racy so that it will surpass by comparison—open, applied comparison the theories of those who would substitute some other form of government in its place. Ban of Socialife Necessary in Crises 'T'HERE should be little sympathy with the objections widely heard on the campus to the ban against social activities placed by the health service during the present rampance of sickness. The point of objection heard most frequently has been: Why, if it is necessary to proscribe social activities, should not the health director also have classes suspended, and why should he not prohibit the basketball game to be held this weekend and the concert to be held Sunday? It would be almost presumptuous for one other than Dr. Miller himself to offer a defense for his sensible action, so ably has the health director defended it. * * HI “There are several differences between basket ball games and dances, as regards the danger of spreading disease germs, in he first place, where a sick student would ordinarily forego such an event as a basketball game, he perhaps would be earnestly determined not to miss an important dance, especially if he already had a date. And then there is the fact that dances are held late into the night. Fatigue is a potent factor in the spread of disease. “There is the further important fact that a dance calls for the close association of two in dividuals for perhaps as long as five minutes, an ideal condition for the spread of disease,” the medical director declared. “As for dismissing classes, there are several reasons why that would be unwise in the present circumstances. First of all, a classroom has none of the intimate circumstances of a dance. Also in classrooms students will make considerate use of their handkerchiefs to prevent the spread of colds among their neighbors. If classes were dismissed students would knot together in circumstances far more conducive to the spread of disease germs than if normal class activity is continued,” he explained. Intelligent opinion is that the health service has acted very reasonably, and it is to be hoped that this precaution, hard as it is on a few social beings, will result in checking the present rage of sickness and its menace to student health. Emerald Favors New Rushing Plan fPHE evils of "rush week” echoed for the last time we hope when the Inter-fraternity tribunal collected $10 from a Greek letter house and balanced the books for this season. At yesterday’s Intcr-fratenity council meeting a plan was presented that would solve many of the difficulties and smooth over many of the faults that are connected with the present rush ing system. It is motivated partially by the need for simplifying the academic orientation of incoming students, but primarily to eliminate the more objectionable and superfluous features of actual rushing. To do this the plan recommends sealed bids and an "outside” executive committee or tribunal to decide cases. Other points such as eliminating the early morning dates, increasing tire evening dates from 10:30 to 11 o'clock, and enforcing rushees to break dates personally, contribute to the worthiness of tlie system. Inasmuch as t Ire proposed schedule for the academic orientation of entering students con flicts with the present system, it would be neces sary for the administration of the University to clear the plan on these points. The Emerald recommends that this be done, and urges that the Inter-fraternity council adopt tiro plan. The complete plan will be published in to morrow morning's issue of this paper. 1936 football (Continued from page one) to register his preference before leaving McArthur court. No fra ternity men would be allowed in the building during the delivering of bids and while the rushees were making their choices. lteorgani/.ation Planned A completely reorganized plan for registration week for both the University's and the fraternities' programs was presented in the plan. The faculty committee on fresh man week would have to agree to the suggested plan before action by the council could put it into effect, Virgil Earl, dean of men, told the interfraternity group. Dean Earl suggested that it be given to President C. Valentine Boyer for reference to the proper committee. Upon arrival, the frcslnneu utu dents would be required to register at the dean of men's office as at present. They would be assigned to rooms, preferably iu the dormi tories, where they would live throughout the week. Date Times Limited Rushing dates would be limited to definite hours for each engage ment. They would begin Tuesday at 12 o’clock. No fraternity would be alowed more than two date each day, with a maximum of five dates between Tuesday ami Satur day noon when all rushing would end. Rushing dates could be broken only by the rusliee calling at the office of the dean of men at least 24 hours before the time of the date. Constitution Voted Down The revised constitution on which the council’s constitution committee lias been working re ceived a setback when the three fourths vote necessary to put it into effect eouiu not bt gamed. The motion to acecpt it failed, eight voting for it and four against it. “A body cannot judge itself,” Kd Fenwick, retiring president of Sigma Nil fraternity, said in criti cizing the constitution. Fenwick objected to the form of the judicial body which ttie proposed constitu tion would install, saying that the council members composing it could not maintain an impartial attitude. "Sigma \tt Wouldn't Sign" "Sigma Nu wouldn't sign a con stitution which would place a ju diciary of this sort over it,” Feu wick declared. Hen (..'handler, who relieved Tex Thomason as head of the council's constitution committee, resigned, saying that he felt that lie could add nothing more to the constitu tion. President Tom McCall ap pointed Thomason to take over the work once more. Tiie Phi Sigma Kappa's plan for ni-li week will be run in full in the Huiu'dlU tomorrow. ❖ The Marsh of Time By Bill Marsh Such Is Fame If comedian Fred Allen wants to hunt rabbits or ducks, or seek out the heady eyed pickerel In Maine this summer, no game warden can stop him. The NBC sourpuss has just received an honorary fishing and hunting license from the gov ernor of Maine himself. * >it * Up on the Washington campus at Seattle, a history prof has mys teriously disappeared. He told friends he was going to Portland, then slipped quietly out of sight. He hasn’t been seen for 12 days. Probably some of Ihe more des perate history students holding him for ransom , . . "Look here prof, either we pull a passing grade out of you, or we pull all your teeth out, one at a time . . .” So, along with all the other vic es of humanity, kidnapping and ex tortion have finally blossomed out as a means of getting grades. It’s too bad. Just think what happier, more cheerful places to live the colleges would be if there warn’t no sech thing as gr ades. * * ■« This old beef about compulsory or optional military training is getting pretty threadbare. Person ally, I think an American citizen should have enough military train ing to enable him to become an efficient soldier overnight. Just the same, I don’t see why anybody who doesn’t want to lug' a rifle around should he forced lo do so in peace time. Why should students he forced to take military training if they don't want to any more than they should he forced lo take aesthetic dancing if they don’t want to? Another War? Well, the rains have set in over in Ethiopia, so we don’t hear much about the African war any more. Both sides are sitting hack, get ting their breath for the renewal of hostilities as soon as the mon soons have passed. The world's hot spot, right now. is the border between Manehuoko and outer Mongolia. Japan is spreading ever westward, extend ing the sphere of Nipponese influ ence every day. Sooner or later Russia is going to stop “viewing with alarm.'' and so something. Remember the inception of the African war ? It started in just such a manner, with constantly re i eurring “border clashes” and oc ! casionnl attacks. Right now, Mon golia is in the midst of the bitter • Siberian winter . . . but when i spring comes, anil Japan continues I to spread steadily westward. I’ll leave it to you. What docs it look like? Not a Sunday school picnic, surely. fit Jit JJ1 I wonder If there are any girl scouts in the United States whom either Mrs. Hoover or Mrs. Roose velt has not addressed. Lots and lots cf women muscle into politics, somehow, but few of them ever emerge triumphantly holding down a public office. Maybe it’s because w'hen a wo-( man throws her hat in the ring, nobody knows what the damn thing is. ❖ Listenin’? By Jimmy Morrison Emerald of the Air “Among the Maestros” is the ti tle of a new Emerald of the Air feature to be broadcast each Fri day at 3:45 beginning today. Local Bands All the campus musicians are gnashing their teeth after learn ing that all campus dances have been postponed this weekend be cause of the epidemic of influenza; they’ll miss their” weekly five-dol lar stipends, no doubt. The Air Angle “Suzannah,” hit tune from the new motion picture, “The Music Goes ’Round,” will be sung by^fes car Shaw and the “Broadway Va rieties” chorus as the opening num ber this evening. Other songs will include “Say It With Music,” “You Were Meant for me," and "You Hit the Spot.” *;• v Richard Himber will feature Ray Noble's latest composition, “The Touch of Your Lips,” on the Cham pions’ program tonight. By popular request, Himber’s orchestra will repeat tunes by Ir ving Berlin from the new' movie, “Follow the Fleet.” Though the or chestra will probably not play all these tunes, here is a list of Ber lin's songs written for the show: “I'd Rather Lead a Band,” “Let's Face the Music and Dance," “I’m Putting All My Eggs in One Bas ket,” “But Where Are You?” “Let Yourself Go.” “We Saw the Sea,” and “Get Thee Behind Me, Satan." # s * \ {{(.•(,US Programs Today 3:00 Woman's Magazine. NBC. 4:00 Totten on Sports. KPO. 5:30 Broadway Varieties. KSL, KOIN. (3:00 A1 Pearce and His Gang. KPO. KGW. Hollywood Hotel. KSL. KOIN. Carlotta King, soprano. KGO. i i l l i t i l t t • I I * .L J..L.L.L.L t *• | It Will Not Pay — ? 5 For You To Delay % + 5 * l.et us fix your shoes right, right now. Be wise and 5 bring your shoes in today. ! 4 * 4* j; — We Outer to the Student Trade —* + T “r | HOWARD SHOE SHOP I * t>71 East loth Street ? + >*• LOOOU t I J )H:t tl Kt rH l td.tJ tJ.M.hlJ.h:ltJ t OLtJJ.01-hLKO 9:00—Fred Waring’s Pennsyl vanians. KPO, KFI. Richard Himber's Champions. KSL, KOIN. Juniors Face (Continued from page one) class, Miss Curry was elected as a sophomore, without a junior certif icate; that although she does not yet have one, she has not, since she had been a third year student, failed to make grades high enough to make her eligible for upperclass rating; and that her cumulative grade average is 1.95, only .05 of a point below the necessary 2 point. Second Move Possible Her fall term average was an even 2 point, and her unofficial mid-term average last week was set at 2.7, showing that Miss Curry, as a junior, has not failed to make set grade requirements. Or, second, the group may decide that Miss Curry has not yet a cer tificate giving her a junior rating in her class, and therefore is not eligible to hold office. KEEP YOUR | CLOTHES. | CLEANED ! PHONE j 317 ! IRVIN & IRVIN j 643 East 13th Street | __ J When the prospects for that house dance fold up, and your fav orite femme lies white and wan in ye old infirmary, remember, you will find your friends’ face in public places. Tonight why not find solace in the double bill at the Mac ? “Professional Soldier” is a typi cal fast moving Damon Runyon yarn. You will enjoy Victor Mc laglen as the soldier of fortune who can never find a spot tough enough for him. Machine guns, fir ing squads—these mean nothing in the life of this soldier; but when he is sent on a secret mission to kid nap a king—-and that king turns out to be Freddie Bartholomew— it is just too much to bear. The situation which evolves furnishes a perfect comedy set up for the clever wit of the author. Out of the melee grows a strong friendship between a small bit of a king and a hulking square shooting Ameri can soldier. A good cast, including Michael Whalen, Gloria Stuart, and a flash of that tiny bit of dynamite, Dixie Dunbar. You’ll like it. If you see the other feature first don’t bother to stay for “Broadway Hostess,” unless you’re prepared for a plot that can never find it self, a regular chamelon, that keeps stepping on its own toes in an effort to do New York up brown for us poor western folks. If you sit through this you’ll have" a speaking acquaintance with everj angle on the Broadway show gai situation. Poor girls become rich ..... and famous overnight. Gamblers snap their fingers and presto, be come millionaires — just because they feel the urge to marry into the blue bloods. The cast, which includes Winni fred Shaw, Lyle Talbot, Genevieve 'Tobin, Allen Jenkins, and Spring | Byington seems rather bewildered about money and love and what to do about it all. Jenkins saves the show in spots. The March of Time is as good as ever. Debaters to Meet British Columbia Arrangements have been com pleted for the forum meeting be tween the men's discussion group of the University of British Colum bia and the University of Oregon speech team, announced John L. Casteel last night. March 3 is the date set for tho symposium to be held on the Uni versity of British Columbia cam pus. The question of debate is “Resolved: That in the interests of world peace and security, the United States and the British Em pire should recognize a Monroe doctrine for Japan in the Orient.” The University of Washington will be visited on the tour north. William Hall and Howard Kessler will represent the Oregon group at British Columbia. The speakers for the forum with Washington have not yet been chosen. | The ANNOUNCEMENT l | .for YOUR future | 1 _ _ ^ “ | | A Retail Credit Granting School g « TV/IT L OWEN’ Controller of Charles F. Berg, Inc., and ^ ‘ Jl v JL® chairman of the educational committee of the B ® Retail Credit Association of Portland, Oregon, B | announces the opening in March of what is expected to B | be the finest and most comprehensive course of instruction j| pj in Retail Credit Granting and Collections that has ever p m been presented. The course will cover all essential factors ,, *n handling of the thirty day or contract accounts, B from the time the application for an account is made until B 5 the last debt is liquidated. This course is to be given by H m leading credit executives of Portland who have had from a ■ fifteen to twenty years of actual experience in the field B p of Retail Credit Granting. Practical credit problems of ■ ^ today will predominate in this presentation, in addition p to history, theory and credit offices. M ■ i m Portland is fortunate in securing this school of credit “ ■ granting, as it will be the only known one of its kind in || p the United States. 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