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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 5, 1945)
^WWllllllllllllllllllllHlllllllllllllllIHlllllHIlHIIIIIHIIIlllllllllHlllllinillHHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIHIII^ j Clips and | Comments ( By JANE ELLSWORTH and v BETTY BUSHMAN He Took the “A” Train A sixteen-year-old boy, one of the youngest students at the Uni versity of Washington, has been pledged to Phi Beta Kappa. Other jtems on his "youngest” list in clude being the youngest student an the history of the university to pledge Phi Beta Kappa, and the youngest student ever to enroll at the university, having entered at the age of 12. Questioned about his grade point, the braia child admitted he had "slipped” several times, bringing his record down to a 3.88. Counter Attack The waiters and waitresses at Kansas university have devised a system of confusing the students with drug store slang. Employees have been instructed to talk in this peculiar manner so the customers won't know what they’re getting, according to the Daily Kansan. Here are a few of the more ex pressive expressions: pour one— coffee; shoot one—coca-cola (right —cherry, left—lemon, sour—lime): kiss—orangeade; patch in—straw berry soda; burn one—malt; white one — milk; white and muddy — chocolate milk; drag or scrape one —cone; tub of mud—dish of choco late ice cream; farmer’s delight strawberry ice cream; drop one— chocolate sundae; drop one in re verse—chocolate with marshmal low; windmill soda—glass of wa ter; heavy on the hail—lots of ice; stretch it—tall drink. * # * Mane Enough The distinction of being the first university in the United States to use an airplane as a means of go ing to and from classes is claimed by the University of Minnesota. With the opening of a new gradu ate school extension class in Ro chester, the professor makes the trip from Minneapolis by air. Smoke Burns GIs The Kansas University publicity Stunt featuring their pipe-smoking coeds backfired when five Gfs, writing from a foxhole in France, sent a long distance "boo" to the KU girls. “It seems a shame that you must smoke a corncob pipe,” they wrote, "but if it will make you girls hap py, we will give up all our smokes to keep you and your 4-Fs from being dejected.” Accompanying the letter was a package containing pipe tobacco, matches, and cigarettes. Dr. Tyler to Speak At Sunday Meeting "Attitudes Toward Abnormal Psychology" will be the subject of a talk to be given by Dr. Leona Tyler, assistant professor in the psychology department, Sunday, January 7, at a town and campus group meting of the First Christ ian church in the YMCA lounge. A social hour, starting at (5 p.m., will precede the talk. Augustana college's evening school in Rock Island, 111., is offer ing a new course this fall: Income Tax Problems. OPENING JANUARY 11 Oregon S'Emerald ANNE CRAVEN Editor ROSEANN LECKIE Business Manager ELIZABETH HAUGEN Managing Editor PATSY MALONEY Acting Advertising Manager MARGUERITE WITTYVER News Editor LOUISE MONTAG, PEGGY OVERLAND Associate Editors Published daily during the college year except Sundays, Mondays, and holidays and final examination periods by the Associated Students, University of Oregon. Entered as second-class matter at the postoffice, Eugene, Oregon. A <JleGSite*u'M<f Suf*t. . . “Everybody has been so nice,” was the comment of the first Nisei to return to the University campus. We have no doubt that as others come back—and we hope that will be soon— their comments will be basically the same. We vividly remem ber some of the farewells when they went away on that day late in 1941. Everybody was nice then too, as far as the uni versity campuses were concerned. Unfortunately the remark of this returning student applied only to her collegiate surroundings. From the educational and patriotic viewpoints we really seem to mean it when we say “welcome” to the Nisei. Economically and socially we raise a howl that can be heard from here to Halifax. We Americans are, generally speaking, a compassionate and morally-minded people as far as our beliefs and intentions are concerned. But being no more than human, we rapidly lose our compassion and our sense of fairness when our pocket books are touched. Also when these gentler traits conflict with deepseated predjudices that have been rooted in our minds and those of our ancestors for centuries. All the passionate indignation of disinterested people, all appeals in the name of religion and emotion, are bound to fail unless backed up by a realistic approach to the economic and social problems that will be faced by certain groups with the wholesale return of their evacuated fellow-citizens. Don’* mistake us, please. We desire that a rational approach to these problems should start with the basic premise that the Nisei, being American citizens like ourselves, have every right to return to their homes and resume their former life as un hampered by restrictions as though they were white-skinned and had never been forced to leave. But problems such as the lower wages accepted by Nisei labor because of their lower standard of living and the natural opposition of such classes as the small farmer cannot be ignored if the return of these citizens is to be accompanied by general harmony and tran quility. Nor can we shut our eyes to the fact that even if there were no economic difficulties, the prejudices of the people of the Pacific coast against the Oriental races will not abate in a day. The campaign against race prejudice must be carried forth on the economic, cultural, and educational fronts. In the realm of culture much progress has already been made. Economic alleviation of the problem will come only with a clear-sighted, rational approach. Upon the educational facilities of the nation rests the responsibility for eradicating the emotional basis for racial hate. The undertaking has only been begun, but the amiable acceptance of a returned Nisei to the University of Oregon is, under the circumstances, a heartening sign. ^Ihe Ma&Uuf, fiaA.4, Section... Several times during the past term the Emerald received letters from male students who complained there was a lack of school spirit on the Oregon campus. And they were right, hut— While it was the males who were complaining, a look at Thursday's assembly attendance makes it pretty clear that it is also the males who are the cause of this lack. School yells, school songs, and all the spirit that should be evidenced to back up our basketball team doesn't sound like nuicli when almost all the voices are feminine. True, there aren't a great many men registered in school this term, but if between three and four hundred males were to put in their appearance at every school function there would be quite a noticeable change from the small handful seen so far at any one time. A lot of work goes into the presenting of an assemble, and the work deserves the backing of every student on this campus if we are to really show that we are interested in any school life outside of the classroom. And we know that the men do have some interest in activities—there was definite proof of that last term when the men presented their smoker "and turned out almost 100 per cent to sec their show. So we know the men can do it. It’s just a matter of whether they will or not. But certainly every campus event of this year can promise much more success if the male element can be depended upon to be' on hand to add their much-needed support. Air Alert By SHUBERT FENDRICK - More honors have been heaped on the incomparable Bob Hope. He’s been chosen “Champion of Champions” by the nation’s radio editors and has also been given the Poor Richard club’s famed award of merit—the first entertainer since Will Rogers to be so honored. Hone’s radio show is funnier than the proverbial barrel of Sir JISM3JSEIE1SJ5I3 Ho-Hum By ORIN WEIR Carolyn “Pen Pal’’ Tyler, Theta, is a very excited li’l girl these days while awaiting the arrival of one Corporal Robert Pratt, who is rumored to be a robust marine. Seems these two have yet to gaze upon one another after a romantic courtship via APO’s and the mail man. Anyway, there’s more than one way to beat this man shortage, eh Carolyn ? ■— Big Jim Bartelt, known to all as strong character, seemed to enjoy Pi Phi Virginia Nash’s company while in the metropolis of Port land, but changed partners while riding the train back to school for a gay sixty-five-year young lady who infatuated both Jimmy and Dick Williams. There’s more to the story, lots more, but you’ll have to ask the boys personally. May we inquire just how Doro thy Maddox made out last Sunday nite after starting the evening’s festivities with Jack Powell and soon after leaving the party with Bob “I Snitch ’Em’’ Hamilton. Guess it all came out alright though, as we understand Jacky had a grand time entertaining Jeanne Harris. Henceforth we will all stand while in the presence of Audrey Holliday, who seems to be making quite a record for herself while having a “whale” of a time keep ing three little fellers happy, namely: Joe Grimm, Paul Callahan, and Stew Mercereau. Happy Don Dyer, the lad who made the Dyer-Hazel Leonard com bination famous, is once again playing the field while Bob Smith is taking over controls very nicely. Tsk, tsk, this coming Senior Ball should shine with surprises. At long last and after a lot of mad lovin’, Bob “Happiness” Cavi ness has planted a quaint Fiji sweetheart pin on ADPi Betty Davis. Bless the lad, he’s happy again. While speaking of pin planting and such we’d like to extend con grats to Nick Weddle and Alpha Gam Ilene Fischer, who are now blissfully engaged in the first de gree. Along the same lines, we find Bobby Bissett, the Theta Chi play boy, who is once again in love and this time the girl with a new pin is lovely Janet Bodwell, Theta. It's really quite a loss to Tri-Delt pledge Pat Moffitt, but she’s plen ty tough and can take it, and then there’s always the chance there are more people just like Bob, so don't despair, Patty. Phyl Evans seems to be right in the “giving” spirit these fine post holiday days, and thus Jerry Wolf sher is in complete charge of his Beta pin once again. Wonder how it will look on his navy blues? Ho Hum. monkeys and her gets more laughs; per minute than; any other radio comedian. Bob is; supported by Jer ry Colonna, Fran ces Langford, Vera Vague, and Skinnay Ennis and his orchestra. You can hear him over NBC every Bob Hope Tuesday irom i to 7:30. Bing Crosby was the biggest money maker at the box office dur ing 1944. “Going My Way” is the picture that brought him up from the fourth place spot held last year. Bing’s radio program is Kraft Music hall which comes in over NBC every Thursday from 6 to 6:30. Don’t miss it for some downright good music—and Bing. The celebrities made New Year’s resolutions, too—even as you and Here are a few of the resolutions made by some of your favorite radio and flicker stars: Dick Powell—“I’m going to stay on the war bond bandwagon.” Jack Benny—“I resolve to learn something else to play on my fid dle besides ‘Love In Bloom.’ Tn fact, I resolve to learn ‘Love in Bloom.’ ” Frank Morgan—“I never make resolutions. They always make a liar of me.” Bob Hope—“I'm going to play more camp shows than Kay Ky ser.” Kay Kyser—“I’m going to play more camp shows than Bob Hope.” Edgar Bergen—“I’d like to crack some of the jokes myself.” John Charles Thomas — “I’m starting a society for the preven tion of jokes about (a) my being a trio and (b) my having no last name.” Bing Crosby—“I resolve that I'll never forget those GIs I met over seas or what they’re doing for all of us here.” Joan Davis—“I can’t make any resolutions now until next leap year.” Proof that history not only re peats itself but also turns itself about: In the dusty stacks of books in the library at Morningside col lege, Sioux City, Iowa, the candle disclosed a volume entitled “Far Away and Long Ago.” • Lost TRI-DELT pin January 1. Reward. Janette Williams, Phone 2900. 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