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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 18, 1938)
The Oi-^n Daily Emerald, official student publication of the University of Oregon, published daily during the college year except Sundays, Mondays, holidays and final examination periods. .Subscription raff,: .J.i per term and y.-.ou per year. Filtered as second-class mater at the postoffice, Eugene, Oregon. Editorial offices, Journalism building 2, 6. 10. Phone Local 354, 3 3. Business Offices, Journal! m building .5. Phone Local 354. Represented for national advireli-ing by NATIONAL ADVERTJSl NO SER VICE, INC., college publishers representative, 420 Madison Ave., New York, N. V. Chicago—Boston.Los Angeles-San Francisco. __ PAUL DEUTSCHMANN, Editor HAL HAENER, Manager BILL PENGRA, Managing Editor KEITH OSBORNE, A flit. Bus. Mgr. Day Advertising Manager: George Luoma Portland Advertising Manager: George Luoma Assistants: •lean Crites, Milton Weiner Assistant: Dick Litfin This Cause Is Not Lost rT''HE CAUSE for a drum majoress is not dead. True, it has been dealt a heavy blow by the action of the AWS. The decision of that body to “disapprove” of the idea of any woman acting- as drum majoress seems unfortunate, in view of the genuine campus approval of the move. Yesterday it appeared as though the question would be solved speedily and without too much difficulty. Although it could not be prophesied with accuracy or authority, indica tions of sentiment from authorities, including members of the student affairs committee, indicated that the proposal for a drum majoress had a fair chance of passing. YEAR the AWS, after passing the similar resolution, stated that they would not press the matter further. The situation was then left up to the educational activities board, which failed to act on the question. Two gains may be marked down. The measure at the present has the approval of the rally committee, and the executive committee, which theoretically is the top student governing agency. When the student affairs committee con siders the proposal, this year in place of the educational activities board, they have no more disapproval than was voiced in 1937 and they do have the added weight of the’ executive committee’s OK. together. They add color and spice to 1 lie process of getting an education. As long as individual traditions can bo found to bo possessed of these attributes they arc worthy of remaining and do remain. Hut when 1 radii ions overstep these qualities, and add others which go on the minus side of the ledger they are on (In' way out. Sornctimse the students themselves recognize that a tradition is becoming worthless and let it slip into oblivion. Other times the tradition steps out of constructive bounds and is continued by students in spite of this -under the delusion that il is typical collegium! letting loose. When occasions such as this arise there is necessity for other act ion. Traditions Stand and Fall ’ | TRADITIONS are very useful. They bind the University #« Vf # # j^UCII AN action was recently taken in regards to the tra dition of mattressing. It was made necessary by an abuse of this custom tlmt had been harmless and amusing—but which had been transformed into something which detracted rather than added to the valuable reputation of the Uni versity. > In the light of these statements the action taken against “ a local fraternity for violating the University regulation seems fair. It is unfortunate that a particular group should be made an example, but the student discipline committee could take no other logical course if it hoped to enforce its decision. # # # # 'J'lIK CASK of the tradition of mat trussing is a good ex ample of the theories which have been stated in these columns before. Traditional activities of students must be viewed in the light of their accomplishments. If they are constructive, or at least not objectionable, they will be pre served. If they are destructive they will be stamped out by authority. Students have this to consider: they themselves are the ones who will be able to porptunte any custom they deem a worthy addition to student life when they see that the custom may be judged as constructive. Only as long as stu dents obey this maxim will they be able to preserve their institutions or argue logically that they have been deprived of them unjustly. On to Portland CRY todn\ is “On 1o l’ortljuul.*’ The business of education will pause sometime in the afternoon, by dinner time it will have eeased eompletely, and by night llu> eampus tbought will be diverted toward one thing the game a\ i111 Washington. Oregon students will converge eti masse upon the Rose City, t here will be rallies, parades, noise, parties, and frolick ing for all. The fact that the student body is a group ostens ibly gathered together for the purpose of higher eduention will be litl le noted. We do not take issue with this praetiee. It would do us no great good to do so. College students consider these week end escapades from learning an intrinsic part of collegiate life. And far be it from us to throw it wet blanket on this method of “escape" from the rigors of the book grind. JN CONTK.M 1’l.ATIOX of this art. however, it might be well to remember that there arc two kinds of fun people find when they search for relaxation. One kind is the harmless, effervescent fun which every person comes to acknowledge its best for all concerned. Safe, thoughtful of the rights of others, no bones broken nor eats smashed yes, it can be done and still be fun. The other kind, which is wise to keep in mind when get ting under way. is that which brings trouble and concern to some party involved. Can that really be fun or worth the expense involved. This may appear to be a lecture to high school students, talking against rowdy fun. But it's meant only to make us realize before we start merrily on our way, that we are college men and women capable of regulating our activities in a manner constructive to the community. Round ’n About With WEN BROOKS I. .1 .Style experts would frown upon the wearing of a white linen suit on the Oregon cam. pus in November. Not so, Al pha Delta Sigma, national mepjs advertising honorary. Yesterday pledges to that hon orary donned the traditional sandwich boards and outland ish garb. The seven victims? Stan Norris, .ferry Norvall, Hoy Vernstrom, Dick Lit fin, George I.uoma, and Wally Kossman. Wally was the boy wearing the white suit . . . and a red shirt! And one cute Hendricks coed suggests a theme song for the coed who has just returned some unfortunate’s pin, “I Let a Tong ... Go Out of My Heart.” And what’s this about some gullible Theta Chis fran tically searching local jails for one member of their tong after receiving a call, supposedly from the warden about 2 last Sunday morning, reporting Bob Reuter to be in the lock-up for disorderly condi>:t ? The boy was at Bobby Garretson's apartment all the time, no doubt laughing at the antics of his brothers. And I understand Dean Landsbury received a lit tle token of esteem following that Emerald story the other day ... a turnip twice as big as the human head. Si* Sjl 'jfi Reinhart Knudsen, journal ism ’37, was back on the cam pus yesterday and will be for a week. Keturns to Los An geles a week from today where he is working in the production department of Botsford, Con stantine & Gardner advertising agency. Personal opinion: that the Theta Chi house on Nineteenth is one of the best looking hous es on the campus . . . that the majority of assembly speakers would fall flat on their noses if they didn't have a stand to hang onto when guzzling with the mike . . . that the motif used by Sammies at their house daijce last weekend was not only very appropriate, but clev erly worked out . . . that of Armistice day with sand bags and all. Narrow escape — that of Charles M. Hulteii of the jour nalism faculty and quip-writer Vince Oates when driving to Corvallis Wednesday* to pick up Drew Pearson. Mullen was at • Packard Roto SEE THE PACKARD Roto Shavet at Keith Fennel's University Drug Store. Reduced from $18.75 to $12.50. • Picture Framing PICTURE FRAMING for all kinds pictures and certificates. Orien tal Art Shop, 122 E. Broadway. • Laundry Mrs. Seals, 1600 Moss. Shirts 10c. AGENT. Red Anderson. Omega hall. Ph. 3300. ext. 275. * Student Se.rvice_ l'KLI.OWS . . . Bring your car to Jim Smith's Richfield Station at 13th and Willamette for A-l service. * Lost PERSON WHO got the wrong hat at Sigma Chi house Friday night call 871-W and arrange trade back. * * * LOST Gold linked bracelet, with Phi Delt crest set in mother of pearl. Lost either in College Side or on Kincaid street. Return to Anne Waha, Kappa Kappa Gam ma. * * * REWARD for return of pen with name Charles Stevens. Sigma Nu. * * » LOST Ladies white gold wrist watch, black cord. Lost between Chi O and Igloo Thursday night. REWARD Call 729. Peter Zenger’s Libel Charge Acquittal Laid Base for Free Speech in America By WILBUR BTSHOP In 1734, just 204 years ago yesterday, a New York pr inter named John Peter Zenger was acquit ted on a charge of libel. This trial was of great significance because of its influence on the future of America’s freedom of speech and press. Peter Zenger, a German immigrant and pub lisher of the New York Weekly Journal, was haled into court for printing articles criticizing Governor Crosby for high-handed conduct in reference to the courts. This case brought up the question of whether or not the press should be free to discuss and criticize the acts of public officials. Lawyer Andrew Hamilton Defended Him The trial aroused much interest in New York and the surrounding states. Andrew Hamilton of Philadelphia, one of the Colonies foremost law yers, volunteered his services in Zenger’s behalf. The New York public in particular became deter mined in its support of Zenger. He was made a public hero and crowds visited him in his cell. His supporters insisted on the right of a news paper to print whatever statements were true, no matter who was offended. Governor Crosby and his followers used every influence of threat or compulsion they could invent to force Zenger’s conviction. But Andrew Hamil ton's eloquence of speech and thought finally won freedom for Zenger and the journalists to follow him. Cause of Liberty Itself at Stake In Hamilton’s plea to the jury he declared that it was not alone the case of a poor printer that he was defending but the cause of liberty itself “the liberty both of exposing and opposing arbi trary power ... by speaking and writing the truth.” Following Hamilton’s speech the jury re turned a verdict of not guilty, which was received with hearty cheers by the crowded court room. Gouverneur Morr is later spoke of this trial as “the morning start of that liberty which subse quently revolutionized America.’’ The Zenger trial established the theory of freedom of press and speech in America. In the Bill of Rights, Americans are assured of this freedom as established by the trial. the wheel. The road was slip, pery. The ear went into a spin, zig-zagging around for seconds and finally lurching into the hank at the side of the road. Seconds before, a bus had zoomed past doing fifty! Back in 1920 some energetic Oregon students began publi cation of a humor magazine. Called it LEMON PUNCH. The original plan was to publish the humor magazine eight times during the course of the school year. Well, after a more or less successful start, the magazine folded. A few years ago SCRUPLES came on the scene, to be re placed last year by the original LEMON PUNCH. During the past few years, however, the magazine has turned into noth ing more nor less than an ad vertising supplement for the OREGANA, one issue appear ing on the campus during Jun ior weekend, another in the back of the annual. Some enterprising students interested in publishing might well look into the possibility of a HUMOR magazine at Oregon. Needless to say, such a ven ture requires hard work, lots of time, and' the dividends are small but it would be a worth while activity and good expe rience for the students in it. Now the question arises: is there enough humor on the campus at present to warrant such a publication . . . even with a campaign for a major ess in full swing? * * * Add some lines from Joe’s diary: Monday . . . saw a beautiful Wie geht’s iiiimiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiniiHiiiiiiiiiiiiinniiiimunmiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiinnimiiiiimiir By V. GATES The thirst for power of Mr. Hitler seems to have been re placed by a Hungary appetite. We wonder what Hitler would do if someone suggested a Jew’s harp concert. One thing is certain at this point of the football season— the Washington Husky will be outrunning the wolves this Sat urday. “NEW DEAL WEIGHS THIRD TERM” — headline. With Roosevelt’s thumb on the scale, probably. blonde . . . nimmm! Tuesday . . . saw her again . . . gosh! Wednesday . . . learned her name . . . gee! Thursday . . . got introduc tion through pal . . . whoopee! Friday . . . asked for date . . . will let me know tomorrow . . . Oh Bay! Saturday . . . got date . . . for Junior weekend (her time’s filled till then). BLANK! Minor “poems” may be made By fools like us, we guess; But not all the gods there be Can get Oregon her majoress. MACOMBER TO SPEAK Professor F. G. Macomber of the school of education will speak on "Educational Principles and Their Implications for Curriculum Devel opment” at a meeting of the west ern association of teachers of speech to be held in Seattle No vember 24, 25, and 26. 10c a line at the ALLEY. TODAY AND SATURDAY “MY OLD KENTUCKY HOME” with Evelyn Venable Grant Richards The Hall Johnson Choir - plus - Roy Rogers Smiley Burnette in “UNDER WESTERN STARS” News - Serial - News TODAY AND SATURDAY Burns and Allen Martha Raye in “COLLEGE SWING” --—- plus -- Warren William Gail Patrick in “WIVES UNDER SUSPICION” • Doors Open 6:30 p.m. Daily Students! THIS IS THE BEST PLACE ON THE CAMPUS TO HAVE YOUR LUNCHES Take Advantage of Our Fine MEALS ... 25c Oregana Cafe 790 East nth St, Phone 2511 Boy! You should see my shirts since I sent them to the Eugene Steam Laundry! As white and fresh as when I first bought them! [SEMI Fellows! Phone 1 23 for the best laundry service!! EUGENE STEAM LAUNDRY 178 West 8th Street llllllllllllllllilliillllllllllllllllllllllllll!IIIIIIIIlllllliiiil!llliliiUl[llIllllllllllilIlllllllIlllllllllllll[lllillllllllllllllllillllllllllll:!llllll!IIIIIIIIIIIillllililllll Don’t Take Chances | Be sure your pictures of the house pre-Thanksgiving celebration are g good. Take pictures of the house | and all members—let the folks and | friends at home see them. f NEW Special FAST FILM J Make dark weather picture taking easy For particulars see | The Carl Baker Film Shop 7th and Willamette Everything Photographic nifianiniiiiifiiiiMiiiHiiiiiiiHiiniiniiHRniniiiiniiniiiiiiimwniniiininimnniiuDenmniimiii .THE MODERN HAZARD TO YOUR NERVES BEAGLE IIOUND English fox-hound in minia ture. Solid and big for his inches, true beagle has the long-wearing look of the hound that can last in the chase. One of the oldest breeds in history — close to the original breed of hounds. U. S. standards specify 15 inches maximum height—any true hound color acceptable. 1IES GIVING IIIS NERVES A REST.... AND SO IS BE HE frazzling pace of these fast-moving JL times doesn't mean a thing in the life ol the dog. Although his complex, high keyed nervous system closely resembles our own, when the dog feels Ins nerves tire he settles down — relaxes—as the beagle hound above is doing. That is instinctive with the dog. \\ e are not so likely to break nerve tension before it gets our nerves upset. We drive tin. We worry. Ambition and deter mination push us on and on...past the warning stage of nerve strain. Will-power silences the instinct to ... pause and rest. Anti yet jittery, ragged nerves are a dis tinct handicap. Don't let your nerves get that way. Learn to case the strain occasion ally. Let up — light up a Camel! It’s such a pleasant, effective way to rest your nerves — a brief recess, mellow with the pleasure of a Camel’s mildness and ripe, l icit taste. Yes, no wonder smokers say Camel’s costlier tobaccos are so soothing to the nerves. They’ve learned, as millions have, to give nerves relief...they "Let up—light up a Camel ” . ,r,»ii - America » S'1;1 v.umv, ,rioto(ri".'"f" couucueraonal^ ..^Colu" , Each Moncuv e v ,0 pm -.md»°"o ,.10 pm E.s. sT bia Net" ‘«U • ' s T 7:30 1"" V " - UearthcKmS BENNV GOODMAN-H^ie8tswiwg , i _ each \oe>d-0 .. s::-,o \"" band-ea u t>-1 ’ .-p, bia NeovoiW. - • > s... -m •«« V.^ Iu tlie heart of the Congo, Leila Denis {.left) and her explorer husband filmed Universal Pictures’ epic, "Dark Rapture.’’ Camels were an important item in Mrs. Denis’ 4-2,000-mile trek. She says: "Such ven tures can be quite nerve straining, but it’s my rule to pause frequently. I let up and light up a Camel.” i I Smoke 6 packs of Camels and find out why they are the LARGEST* SELLING CIGARETTE , in America M Smokers find Camel’s Costlier Tobaccos are SOOTHING TO THE NERVES