PUBLISHED BY THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON Fred W. Colvig, editor Walter R. Vernstrom, manager LeRoy Mattingly, managing editor Desk Staff This Issue Day editor: Elizabeth Stetson Assistant day editor: Corricne Antrim Night Staff This Issue Night editors: Assistants: Jack Townsend Marge Finnegan Mary Kay Booth Peggy Jane Feebler Brains Plus Service ^A^GAiX through Dean Wayne U. Morse *■ comes national attention to the law school and to tin; University of Oregon. In .1932 Dean Morse completed a survey of the Am erican grand jury system, a work that has been recognized the most authoritative in its field. In 1934 Dean Morse was invited to Attorney General Cummings’ crime confer ence. And now again the law school dean brings honor to the University with the invi tation he has received to assist the attorney general in compiling and interpreting the na tional survey of release proceedings. But, important though his service to the nation has been. Dean Morse lias not been without service lo the state of Oregon. Not, only has he brought the Oregon school of law to a place where citizens can proudly point to it as one of the finest in the nation, but he has in other ways devoted himself to the welfare of Jiis state and community. His keen intelligence and fainnindedness, for instance, have made him successful in mediating in some of the most difficult labor controver sies which Oregon lias experienced. And his constant service to the city of Eugene needn’t even he mentioned. Dean Morse—no matter what they may say of the brain trust idea—is our conception of what a university professor should be. To tlie highest degree lie combines a fine aca demic mind with practical good-citizenship. Smug as a Bug in a Rug . selfish men so tightly bound into labor unions that they have lost the power of right and individual thinking are causing much more trouble and grief than even the righting of their small woes can ever assuage.” Wo gasped when we read the Oregon State Barometer's smug comment on the coast,-wise maritime strike, quoted above. We gasped not because wo believe the right to he entirely on the side of the strikers. For, until the issues of the maritime controversy become more eleai- than they now are, both sides may he presumed to have something of right and wrong in their contentions. * * * ’yy'UAT amazed us was that, relying upon the same channels of information that serves us, who are still in the dark as to the justice of the ease, the Barometer should so oracularly pass its verdict against labor. Mil her the Solomon that proa ides over the editorial destinies of the OS(' paper is pres cient in a way that we may never hope to equal, or lie is exhibiting a prejudice that scorns every journalistic tradition, a tradition which in the hands of a student journalist, incidentally, should In* tIk* purest of the purig Miscellany (Editor’s note: Not in recent years has the issue of academic freedom been brought so clearly to the point as it has in Yale's dismissal of Jerome Davis, associate professor of the divinity school. Liberal journals and prominent thinkers have raised a cry that is heard the nation wide. This article by Lou Wasserman, which appeared last week in the UCLA Daily Bruin, is a very spirited presentation of the controversy.) T>ROFESSOR Jerome Davis has just been kicked out of Yale Divinity School. Or, to put it less inelegantly, Professor Davis’ contract will not be renewed at the end of this year. The principal reason given in a statement by President Angell of Yale was that Jerome Davis “did not possess those qualities of scholarship, judgment and poise which we justly expect in members of our professorial staff.” This will come as a startling surprise to those who know Dr. Davis as the president of the Eastern Sociological Society, the author of “Contemporary Social Move ments,” “Capitalism and Its Culture,” and a dozen other important publications - all of them widely commended by the nation’s scholars. No doubt this harsh indictment will also come as a rude shock to the Institute of Social and Religious Research, which in 1931 found that Dr. Davis’ course in Christianity and Social Progress was awarded first place ranking by the students of Yale Divinity School. • * * WT is unnecessary to remain naive about this mat * ter any longer. The clear facts in the case show that Professor Davis has been dismissed for rea sons other than his fitness for the job. What those reasons are, the authorities are unwilling to admit. Fortunately, then, the investigation of the facts has been assumed by a distinguished jury of Professor Davis’ peers: Drs. Beard of Columbia, Warne of Illinois, Ross of Wisconsin, and Douglas of Chicago. The findings of their investigation constitute a model case history of the denial of free speech and critical expression in our uni versities. For Professor Davis is really being dismissed because he violated the sacred taboos of Capital ism. The record of his heresies, as gleaned from the correspondence of President Angell to whom “Jerome Davis was becoming an increasing nui sance,” include the following: he denounced the profit system, assisted in the formation of work ers' educational classes in New Haven, favored the trade unions, attacked Samuel Insull, encouraged action to abolish war, advocated the recognition of Russia, and invited Senator Nye to speak at Yale. None of these actions is illegal; yet the plain fact of the case is that Professor Davis was dis missed because he dared to exercice his rights as a citizen. rpHE least we can do in this matter of academic ■“ freedom is to be honest about it. So long as schools are supported by private endowments or governed by wealthy regents, it is foolish to expect real freedom of speech. For if there are evils in society and in the industrial system that raised these men to power, they will not gladly welcome those who denounce them. "Where your treasure is, there is your heart also.” The men in power will, of course, rarely resort to dismissal; but for every instructor who has been dismissed from his position, there are a hun dred who are intimidated into submission, safely "brought to their senses” in time. The pressure is too great to withstand. Profes sors are people, and must live. And so their free speech has largely become no more than the right to agree with those who decide what may be said. KAC11ERS arc universally more radical than they seem to be. It would be an injustice to them not to admit that. The trouble is, if a pro fessor decides ot stick his head out of the ivory tower, he is liable to get it lopped off. And so, most of them arc forced to become academic rumi nants, endlessly regurgitating the cud of con formity. Some day they may realize that genuine social value lies not in conformity with what is, but what ought to be. * * Men and Nations By H. K. What do you know about the inter-Ann ilean peace conference at Buenos Aires? That President Roosevelt is at tending. That 'it \mein.in republics are lie represented. And, if you are an average man or woman, that is uhout the extent of your knowledge on this import ant event. The conference record of the past few years has not been a dazzling one. Often have well-mean ing diplomats and experts gather ed around smooth - top tables to find solutions for all the world's problems, with no results other than a temporary prosperity fur local hotels. Mussolini had much supporting sentiment for his proposed mora torium on conferences. Now comes it yet another one. It may give K1)K a major claim to history book fame. It may send him back with heavy heart and u loss of prestige. It’s a gamble. The Big Three Three topics head the agenda for the conference. 1. The Monroe doctrine will be offered to the other 20 republics. Heretofore we have monopolized this bit of policy. 2. The American neutrality act will bo also placed up for sale to 20 buyers. No arms to any bellig erent, no American money for loans, no protection for American traders to belligerents. 3. A tariff reduction policy will be considered, aiming to make South and North America an eco nomic unit, except for Canada. What chances of success ? Well, Bill Borah doesn't think much of it, but maybe you can't see that as sufficient reason for its failure. The extension of the Monroe doc trine was proposed by lira/il three years ago at the Montevideo I’an Amcriean conference. Cordell Hull thought tilt) time uus not ripe. He believes if to be ripe mm. While most of the Batin Ameri can states send delegates to the League of Nations the policy of neutrality will mean some incon sistency in the event of war. How ever, Pan-American neutrality may be practicable. Hill, The Mull If any one man eau make the peace conference a success, that man is President Roosevelt. His “Good Neighbor' policy has stimu lated better relations between the Americas. It was needed. For, as recently as 19'.’T feeling ran high through South America against the United States. Manuel Ugarte, in a widely-read diary of travels through Central and South American countries, gave a dis heartening picture of Latin Ameri ca’s feeling toward us. He advo cated a repudiation of the Monroe doctrine. The Santiago. Chile. Pan-Ameii can conference in li»23 was a dog fight. Twenty republics feared eco nomic absorption by one great power. That fear has been allayed by ! I 'DK. the “Inter-American conference for the maintenance of peace" is modest enough in its objectives to be worth watching closely, for it has a chance of success. No at tempt will lie made to include the world and company in a peace plan. The opportunity will be to set up a model league in the western hemisphere. For its own sake, and as an example to the embattled na tions on the other side of the world, a 1’an-American union of 21 nations would be a tremendous achievement in the building of a stable peace. Best regards then, to the Buenos •Vires Kobtrians. You’ve got \ ourselves a job. Mifvs \ otlor MurrU'tl lit 1 v ilijiht Ort'inonv Miss Gladys Voder, daughter of i Mrs. Lila Voder of Eugene, became the bride of Sterling K. Patterson of Marshfield, at a ceremony held at 0:30 o'clock Saturday at the Vo der home. Dean Victor P. Morris officiated. Members of the family and a few intimate friends attend ed. Miss Yoder, who attended the University, is secretary to M. H. Douglass, librarian. Mr. Patter son also attended the University where he was affiliated with Beta Theta Pi Tune ’er Out... By BOB POLLOCK As a concession to Zollie Vol chok, earnest plugger of a certain popular cigaret, we mention the weed’s show. You’ll find it on KGW at 8:30 tonight. Piece de resistance is all about a Limey of ficer sticking a rod in the ribs of his crew to save a submarine dur ing the wall. All right, friend, how’s for a free carton or so? (We couldn’t smoke ’em but we got friends who ain't epicures . . ) And here's a toast—and not burned at that—for a couple of smart lads — Amos ’n Andy. Their show was as dead as the Oregon campus the last few days with only a minority listening. Then, recently, they cut the us ual business of having no one but themselves for the roles and I brought in a few feminine J voices. Now they’re going far ther and are going to present a minstrel show with famous guest stars. . . . Comes Friday night at the. usual 8 o’clock and Frank Parker, one of the best tenors that ever cracked a tube, will be first guest. If the idea clicks— and it should—A ’n’A will have this type of show every Friday nighl. Phil Harris, Pacific coast big shot who slipped while back east, has been signed for another 13 weeks on the Jack Benny show . . . and you can't tell top-gagger Ben ny's voice from that of accordian squeezer Harris . . . Fred Astaire’s sister, Lady Cavendish, phoned him the other night from jolly old England, being worried about his supposed sickness ... all of which reminds us that we're sick of pub licity about the tapster . . . sure, he’s good, but why throw tons of hocey at us every mail about him ? Vic Young, band leader on Shell Chateau since the show’s inception, has a vest-coat which has zippers everywhere possible. . . . only two like it in the world: Paul Whitrman’s and King Ed ward’s . . . Wally probably has that now, along with the gentle monarch’s scalp. People we hate: Staggerers in from Thanksgiving vacation who tell us what a whoopin’ good time they had . . . may their stomachs ache and their GPAs vanish . . . Passing Show (Continued from page one) Castor Oil Justice Castor oil or jail—which ? In troduced into his court only yes terday by Justice Frank Yuse as optional punishment for inebriates, the “penitent's purge" had been a constant favorite with “topers” un til Dr. Ralph Hendricks, public af fairs commissioner, stepped in with objections. Doctor Hendricks asserted “the city health department would be no party to such sentences.” Spo kane's police surgeon, C. W. Coun tryman, had recommended a pint of oil as the proper corrective treatment, but admitted he would rather go to jail. Munitions Dealer German buying and selling of arms and munitions in open viola tion of the Versailles treaty was charged by League of Nations of ficials yesterday. l'he league s report showed Ger many's arms imports to be valued at 215,000 reichsmarks t $80,0001 and exports at 10,340.000 reichs marks ($4,136,000). Germany's best customer, the report said, was Great Britain, whose purchases amounted to 1,089,000 reichmarks ($435,000). /thick Mail, FI kite Rot A pink-eyed albino rat named Mickey and a 23-year-old negro, Donald Warfield, both of Seattle, received a ten-day jail sentence yesterday. Warfield, who told the judge he was taking the rat out for an air ing and just happened to frighten a theater cashier when he poked the little animal through the box office wicket for her to see, was jailed on a disorderly conduct charge. VS omen's Debate Squad Prepare for Spring Tour The women's debate squad is preparing preliminary speeches on the subject of juvenile delinquency from the social aspect, for a planned spring tour. The women's squad meets every Monday afternoon at 4 in S. H Friendly hall. Members are: Earl een Groblebe. Beulah Chapman, Virginia Kempston, Louise Land -trom, Levelle Waistrom, Jean L.ar-j son, Wilhelmina Gerot, and Lor-' raine Larsen. Paul K. Kiepe, in-: truetor in speech and drama, is > coach. t Library Moving Begins With Card Catalogs First signs of library moving ap peared Monday when work began in transferring card catalogs to ’ the new library. Six cases have \ been taken over to be refinished i and then placed in the library with j the new cases. Until permanent moving is com-' pleted the card's which are taken i out of their cases will be kept in * the office. These cards include the ] shelf lists, office index cards, Ore- j gonian index cards and three cases of dictionary files. Because of the moving, the cloak room will be closed to the stu dents. Campus Calendar Speech section of the radio class meets Tuesday afternoon at 3:15 in 218 S. H. Friendly hall. Phi Beta members and pledges will meet in the women’s lounge of Gerlinger hall at 7 p.m., Tuesday evening, guests at 8 p.m. Heads of houses meeting this af ternoon at 4 :30 in the AWS rooms in Gerlinger. Wedded Students (Continued from page one) now we're plenty busy organizing' the local TCLACA. Reinhart Knud sen and his wife, Kathlyn, and my wife, Edith Mary, and I, are work ing out the plans." “With the cooperation of the more than 100 students who are eligible for membership in the club, and their husbands and wives, who need not be students, we intend to build up what we hope will be one of the most vigorous and worth while groups on the campus. We’ll make it so much fun that we’ll have all the students marrying just to join it,” he concluded. Meeting Wednesday An organization meeting will be held in Gerlinger alumni hall Wed nesday evening at 7:30 o’clock and all married students are asked to ; attend. All married students and their mates, whether the mate is a student or not, are eligible for membership. Following are some statements by faculty members who are unani mous in admitting the great po tentialities of the Two Can Live As Cheaply Association: W. F. G. Thacher, professor of j advertising: "Definitely I approve of student marriages. In fact, one of my hobbies has been the encour aging- of matches among students. From my own experience I can say j that student marriages have a fine i chance of success, and I believe the married students should be or ganized." C. G. Osborn, assistant profes sor of history: “I see no reason why student marriages should not be successful if the couple is suited to each other. X believe that a co operative organization of married students can be quite valuable and I am interested in your plans.” Os born was married while a fresh- ! man at Stanford. When asked whether his marriage was a suc cess, Osborn stated,'with a twinkle in his eye, “You’ll have to ask my ' wife. Anyway I’ve kept my weight and never regretted marrying in school." Karl W. Onthank, dean of per sonnel administration: "I approve of student marriages where the students concerned are sufficiently mature to solve the problems of marriage. There have been many cases in my experience where a student has been worth very little in school until after marriage, when he develops under the re sponsibility. makes a wiser selec tion of activities, and improves his scholastic standing.” K. H. Moore, professor of soci ology: “If the students have reach ed a degree of emotional maturity, and the economic problems are solved for the period of their con tinued education, I am in favor of 1 student marriages. “Couples who attend university have this advantage, that they are engaged in a common enterprise which ensures a greater commun ity of interest in the first years of married life than is many times, the case with non-student mar riages.’’ L. Kenneth Shumaker, supervisor J jf the English bureau: “Surely. I'm in favor of your organization »nd student marriages. I think you will have a lot of fun and will accomplish a good deal that will be of practical value. Marriage aas a beneficial effect on the stu lent’s grades." Get a shake at TVYI.OK'V ad Foot Lights By EDGAR C. MOORE TODAY’S ATTRACTIONS HEILIG: “Two in a Crowd.” MCDONALD: “Cain and Mabel” and “Oar Relation*).” STATE: “Nobody’s Fool” and “Timber War.” REX: “The Big Broadcast of 1937*’ and “13 Maiden Lane.” MAYFLOWER: “Singing Kid.” "Two in a Crowd” starring Joel McCrea and Joan Bennett brings fun and laughter to the screen of the Heiiig today. The picture is an interesting comedy-romance, re volving around the adventures made possible by the finding of a $1000 bill. Horse races, gangsters, policemen, and many wild compli cations combine to make this one of the better pictures showing in Eugene this season. "Cain and Mabel” is the feature attraction at the McDonald. A story of a waitress made into a musical show star and that of a mechanic becoming a champion prize fighter. Marion Davies and Clark Gable, who appear to some to be slipping, carry the lead roles. “Our Relations,” the accompany ing attraction finds Laurel and Hardy again. Rather an idiotic and non-sensical pair and if brains were dynamite, we don’t think they could even blow their noses. * * * Edward Everett Horton and Glenda Farrell carry away the spotlight in “Nobody’s Fool” at the State. Horton fools a gang of crooked real estate operators. “Timber War” is also on the same bill. * * * They are still talking about the “Big Broadcast of 1937” at the Rex even though it seems to be rather a plotless affair. Bob Burns and Martha Ray having been draw ing comment, and with such a number of stars of radio and screen to pick from, everybody should be well pleased with it. Jack Benny, Benny Fields, Gracie Allen and George Burns, and Benny Goodman’s swing band appear in the film. Better than average for jewel mysteries is “15 Maiden Lane,” the story centered around the world’s richest jewel market. Claire Trevor and Cesar Romero are featured. Big-mouthed Joe E. Brown and pretty June Travis at the May flower in “Earthworm Tractors.” Joe is a high-powered tractor sales man with the usual ups and downs and June is the love interest and is the daughter of Guy Kibbee, one of Joe's hardest prospects. Attorney General (Continued from page one) characteristics of persons convicted of crime. Dean to Continue Work Whether or not Dean Morse will accept the position depends upon whether he can make satisfactory arrangements of law school affairs during his absence. He states that, if he goes, he will continue to take care of such administrative mat ters as will affect the policies of the law school after his return, such as the budget, curriculum, and faculty personnel. Dean Morse wishes it understood that his absence, if he accepts the position, will be temporary only. If the work can be so arranged, he would expect to return by the be ginning of the spring term, but, if this is not possible, he will be back by the beginning of the second term of summer school. Morse to Collect Books While in ’Washington, Dean Morse will endeavor to secure for collection of all available govern the law school library a complete ment documents dealing with legal matters. Many members of the Oregon State bar have urged that an attempt be made to make the law* school a depository for gov ernmental documents. Dean Morse stated that he would do all possible to make this an accomplished fact. If he accepts the position, on the way to Washington Dean Morse will deliver a paper before the Chi cago convention of the Association of American Law Schools. Dean Morse proposes to leave his family in Eugene during his proposed absence as he does not consider it advisable to move them to Washington for such a short period. MAM''SCRIPTS SHOWN Louis Artau, of the University music faculty, has loaned two or iginal manuscripts of illuminated vellum from the Monastery of Monteserrat dated 1550 to the school of music. They may be seen in the Carnegie room in the music school. 3 Courses Added To WPA Program Three new correspondence cours es have been added to the WPA program of adult education. Developing a creative personal ity is a course designed for young persons who wish to study the fun damental factors in personality de velopment. Arthur Yeomans, grad uate of the University of Washing ton, is the author and instructor. Another course, taught by Miss Joselyn Foulkes, graduate of St. Helen’s hall in Portland, is essen tials of music for listeners. It is planned to acquaint the student with fundamentals of music in or der that he may listen to it with more discrimination and enjoy ment. Fundamentals of amateur play production is offered as an aid to directors in small communities who have not had extensive training or who do not have an abundance of equipment. The course was writ ten by Miss Verna Volleau, gradu ate of the University of Washing ton, and Miss Madeline Goodall, an Oregon graduate. A course now under preparation is about Oregon trees and shrubs in winter, which will be a series of descriptions and drawings of na tive trees. In order that the sub ject material may be comprehen sive in scope, widely scattered ob servers have been asked to assist in a preliminary survey of the trees and shrubs in their own lo calities. A course of 16 lessons will be based on the results of these investigations. Geology Head Speaks Of Ore as Cause of War Dr. Warren D. Smith, head of the geology and geography depart ments gave a talk in the war and peace forum at the Congregational church Sunday night on ‘‘The Role of Minerals in Collective Action.” He said that until the mineral situation of the world is re-ar ranged, it will be impossible to have peace. Eugene Mothers Plan Dinner for Wednesday The annual covered-dish lunch eon of the Eugene branch of the Oregon Mother’s club will be in Gerlinger at 1, December 2. Mrs. Charles Adams, general chairman of the social committee is in charge of the affair with the sophomore mothers as assistant hostesses. At the coffee tables, Mrs. Dan Clark and Mrs. Warren D. Smith will pour. In charge of the decorations are Mrs. N. B. Zane and Mrs. Noland. The Christmas motif will be car ried out. An informal program is planned by Mrs. L. O. Wright and Mrs. Herman DeVries. Speakers Named for Hi-Y Reunion Dec. 10 William S. Chambers, secretary of the Northwestern area of the YMCA and H. C. Richter, Metro politan boys’ work secretary of Portland YMCA will be guest speakers at the Hi-Y reunion to be held Thursday, December 10, from 5:30 to 7:30. They will speak on continuing high school YMCA rela tions. E. W. Harding and W. F. Rouse, Portland YMCA secretaries, and W. P. Walter of the Eugene YMCA will also be guests at the dinner. Send the Emerald to your friends. The Oregon Daily Emerald, official student publication of the University of Oregon, Eugene, published daily during the college year exvept Sundays, Mon days, holidays, examination periods, the fifth day of December to January 4, except January 4 to 12, annd March 5 to March 22, March 22 to March 30. Entered as second-class matter at the postoffice, Eugene, Oregon. Subscrip tion rate, $3.00 a year. MEMBER OF MAJOR COLLEGE PUBLIC ATIONS Represented by A. J. Norris Hill Co., 155 E. 42nd St., New York City; 123 W. Madison St., Chicago; 10U4 2nd Ave.. Seattle; 1031 S. Broadway, Los Angeles ; Call Building, San Francisc<\ Business Office Assistants JJean Farrens, Bettylou Swart, Sally McGrew, Velma Smith, Anne Earnest, Betty Crider, Margaret Carlton, Dori DeYoung, Jean Cleveland, Helen Hurst Janet Fames, Anne Fredricksen, Mig non Philips, Barbara Espy. Carolina Howard, Janee Burkett, Louise Plum mer, Nancy Cleveland. BUSINESS STAFF National Advertising Mgr.Patsy Neal Assistant: Eleanor Anderson Circulation Prom. Mgr...Gerald Crisman Circulation Manager.Frances Olson Assistant: Jean Rawson Merchandising Manager.Los Miller Portland Adv. Mgr.Bill Sanford Executive Secretary.Caroline Hand Collection Manager.Reed Swenson Tuesday Advertising Manager: Gerald Crisman; Assistants: Wendell Brooks, Lincoln DeCew, Delbert Harbert, Velma Smith. Dr. Fred Miller Elected to Health Service Board Dr. Fred N. Miller, director of the University health service, was elected to the executive committee of the Pacific Coast branch of the American student health service association at their convention at San Jose college, Saturday. Dr. Miller attended the confer ence Friday and Saturday with Dr. Marion G. Hayes, of the health service, and Paul ri.. Washke, di rector of the men’s gym. Seventy seven delegates were present from Oregon, Washington, California, and Arizona. A study of “Problems of Student Health Service” was presided over by Dr. Miller, while discussion and demonstration of tuberculin test ing was given by Dr. Hayes. . The trio drove down the coast highway and returned by the Sac ramento valley route. They also saw and crossed the new San Fran cisco bridge . YWCA Advisory Board Entertains Tomorrow The monthly “at home” tea of the advisory board of the YWCA will be held in the bungalow Wed nesday afternoon, December 2, from 3:30 to 5:30. Mrs. Marie Fletcher, ex-Eugene high school librarian, will be the hostess of this Christmas tea to which all townspeople and faculty members are invited. Jameson, Parsons Go to Prison Industries Meet Samuel H. Jameson, professor of sociology, and Philip A. Parsons, head of the sociology department, went to Salem Monday to attend a. meeting of the interim commis sion on prison industries. Dr. Parsons is planning to go to Portland from Salem, where he will attend to his regular duties on the state planning board. Xmas Seal Sale (Continued from page one) dividuals, and may be purchased wholly, in part, or returned. “It is not as ideal a method as personal solicitation would be,” Mr. Gard explained, "but is most prac tical considering the limited funds available for the drive.” Appreciation of students’ cooper ation in speaking on seal programs on KORE also was expressed by Mr. Gard. 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