Emerald ANNE CRAVEN Editor ANNAMAE WINSHIP Acting Business Manager ELIZABETH HAUGEN Managing Editor rATo x Hj I Advertising Manager JMA.rlljrUJiavl.xiii vmivviin News Editor LOUISE MONTAG, PEGGY OVERLAND Associate Editors Jane Richardson, Phylli9 Perkins, Viriginia } Scholl, Mary Margaret Ellsworth, Norri3 Yates, City Desk Editors Bjorg Hansen, Executive Secretary Betty French Robertson, Women’s Editor Flora Furrow, Assistant Managing Editor Vinifred Romtvedt, Assistant News Editor Darrell Boone, Photographer Betty Bennett, Music Editor Phyllis Amacher, World News Editor Gloria Campbell, Mary K. Minor Librarians Wally Adams, Sports Editor EDITORIAL BOARD Norris Yates, Edith Newton 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. 2.{tee*t Without A . . . Although our country is comparatively new, we are a tra dition-minded people and we cling tenaciously to our patterns until new ideas or circumstances force us to change. On the other hand, when stirred up we are intensely patriotic. [We gripe a lot because of wartime shutdowns on our usual way of life, but we are keen to do everything within our power to help the war effort. So the cancellation of Dad’s Day was greeted with mixed emotions on the campus—disappointment along with a willing ness to cooperate with the ODT ruling. It doesn’t take a national ruling to make University students fully aware of transportation difficulties. Everyone who has traveled on weekends or during a holiday season knows how hard it is to get reservations and seats. We also know that transportation is a vital part of our war effort, both in actual moving of supplies and men, and in aiding the morale of servicemen by giving them a chance to visit home. It certainly could not be said that a meeting of the Oregon Dads is essential to the war effort. There is enough nonessential travel going on as it is without the University adding to it by inviting large numbers of people to travel to the campus on a specified weekend, for entertainment pur poses only. We must realize that wars of today arc fought by military and ciivlian populations alike. We cannot expect to go on as always while the men in service fight on some faraway battle field. Civilians, too, must make their sacrifices, small in com parison as they may be. Curtailment of travel and conventions is a small matter when compared to the alterations in life ex perienced bv men in the Pacific and European theaters of war. True, we have a chairman with nothing to run, a committee with nothing to do and a Hospitality Girl with none to greet, but perhaps the committee can plan some sort of entertainment for the weekend to replace the Dad’s Day agenda. It all boils down to the fact that sorry as we are to throw Dad's Day overboard, we are glad to cooperate in doing our small part towards helping win the war. The cancellation of Dad's Day brings up the question of the alumni meeting planned for the same weekend, not to mention Mother’s Weekend spring term. Most of the Junior W eekend functions can be carried on without the special events for the mothers, but the weekend plans will have to be revamped to fill in the gaps and take care of the loss of revenue. "W hy go to college? ... to be at home in all lands and all ages; to count nature a familiar acquaintance and art an inti mate friend; to carry the key to the world's library in vour pocket, and feel its resources behind you in whatever task vou undertake; to make friends among men of your own age who are to be leaders in all walks of life; to lose one's self in gen erous enthusiasm hud cooperate with others for common ends; to learn manners from students who are gentlemen and form character under professors who are Christian—these are the returns of a college for the four best years one one's life."— President Hyde of Bowdoin. ‘‘.Higher education in America is yet voung, with its begin ning but three short centuries away. The physical frontiers ot the nation have been won, but the frontiers of the mind and of social progress, as in all ages, are still beckoning. It is my owu conviction that the colleges and universities, as never before, can be their outpost."—James I.. Morrill, chancellor elect, Minnesota. "Insofar as those who survey the news make of their own beliefs a higher law than truth, they are attacking the founda tions of our constitutional system. There can be no higher law in journalism than to tell the truth and shame the devil."— W alter Uppmann. 4* 4? 4? 4? 4? 4? 4? 4* 4? 4? 4? 4* 4? 4? 4*4’4"!? 4? 4? 4? 4? 4?4 JletteM. To the Editor l"l"f,J,4,4"i,rt,4,4,,H"M'4i4’'l"fr4i4"Ji4"l,'t Somewhere in New Guinea January 21, 1945 Dear Editor: Today I received a most welcome Christmas card signed, “from one of your University of Oregon co eds.’’ As I don’t know whom to thank for sending me this bit of Christmas cheer, I am writing to you in hopes that you will be able to extend my most grateful thanks to whoever was responsible for such a kind act. Little things like this mean the world to us over here. It’s what keeps us going from day to day. I thank you for your trouble and hope that you are able to thank the right party or parties for me. Sincerely, PFC H. ZOPHAR THARP, Jr. (Ed. note: Under the auspices of the war board, Oregon coeds sent Christmas cards to Oregon men in the service. If the coed who sent a card to Private Tharp would like his address she may have it by calling at the Emerald editor’s office.) Alumni Foster Oregon Writers By VALERIE OVERLAND Edison Marshall, Ernest Haycox, and Robert Case, originators and sponsors of the annual short story contest on the U. of O. campus, had their early /training at the University of Oregon. They were well know'n in the journalism school, Marshall and Haycox hav ing majored in journalism and Case, an English major, served in the capacity of a journalist for several years before venturing into the field of fiction. Edison Marshall, well - known novelist, was the first of the three men to vary his journalism prac tices with fiction writing and his success stimulated the latent tal ents of other students. He is con sidered to have started a tradi tion at the University, being among the first young writers of that time to venture into the fiction field, and by his success arousing the attention and interest of the public and fellow students. Mr. Haycox and Mr. Case, after Marshall had proved his ability to write good fiction, followed similar careers. The three young men served their apprenticeship in pulp paper fiction and graduated into the more lucrative field of the slick magazines. They were all members of Delta Tau Delta and their friendship continued after they graduated from the Univer sity and became professional writers. Marshall has placed most of his work with the Good Housekeeping and Cosmopolitan and the publish er of these two magazines also re ceives Marshall's manuscripts for his novels. Marshall lias many pop ular books to his credit, one of them ‘'Son of Fury” having been made into a movie, and the best seller lists have rated his novels several times. Haycox's works are largely asso ciated with Colliers and the Satur day Evening Post. He is best known for having written many stories about his home state of Oregon and at present a serial is being run in the Post about the fabulous gold-rush days of Jack sonville, Oregon. Ernest Haycox and Robert Case now reside in Portland, both of them being natives of Oregon. Marshall, who was late a resident of Medford, has moved to Augusta, Georgia. He was presented at the 1943 commencement exercises with an honorary master of arts cer tificate. Edison Marshall was the first to begin the annual short story contest which is presented exclusively for the benefit of U. of I A(atei On (leca^d ON THE JAZZ SIDE By JIM YVINDUS This week we'll have some news of the men and maids of the music world. Duke Ellington pulled his third concert in New York recently, re ceiving many “raves” from jazz critics and jazophiles. You can be sure that he gave out with the best and most original music by the best and most original orchestra of our time. Colman Hawkins and his small combo will open a new nitery in Hollywood soon after the first of Feb. The Bean is the man that plays that now jumpy, now smooth tenor sax. No word has as yet been received from the war department as to the fate of Major Glen Miller. His dis appearance on a plane flight from England to Paris has shaken friends and his public. Ray Mc Kinley has been placed in charge of the Miller band, it has been re ported. For all you jazz lovers, and Little Eva, too, Eddie Condon’s jazz concert can be heard every Sat. at 10, over KEX, 180 kilos. Features big names too. This Sat. Jess Stacy and TD, plus the regu lar crew. L. A. is really jumpin’. Billy Eckstine and his fine combo open soon. He is former vocalist with Jimmy Lunceford, and the band really sounds like Lunceford’s old unit. Illinois Jacquet is at the Swing club, Hollywood’s No. 1 jump attraction. “Big Sid” Catlett and trio in at the Down Beat room in sepia town. BG and combo will cut for Co lumbia. Also with a big band, too. I don’t imagine it took too much urging. All right, take the chains off. Take five, boys. Bigger than Earthquake Mc Goon, Stronger than Kiekapoo Joy Juice, Braver than Fearless Fosdick— ?????? O. students. After he had spon sored the contest alone for several years, Haycox and Case offered prize money for second and third winners and the three men wrere again co-workers and enthusiasts for the benefit of the students. The Marshall-Case-Haycox con test is a great opportunity and privilege for University students. The work they present is judged fairly and considerately by three judges, picked by W. F. G. Thach er, professor of English and adver tising. To offer the students equa.l chance for the awards, three prizes are offered with honorable men tion given to those who do not place in the cash awards. This contest has been running with great success for several years and each year the students have proved their interest by pre senting for consideration a large number of manuscripts. Glenn Has selrooth, now a student at the Columbia university in New York, won first prize of $75 in his senior year (1940) with his short story ‘‘Apassionata.’ Second prize wrent to Leonard Clark. In 1942 Mrs. Irvin Lesser (Ida Judith) was pre sented first prize for her short story “Dear Nora." John Williams placed second with “Stymie" and won $25. Mary McClintic, freshman in lib eral arts, was winner last year for her short story “Maybe Tonight He'll Phone,” receiving $50 for her work. Dorothy Arnold placed sec ond for $30 with “Traitors Un known” and Dorothy Molitor won $20 for “Hyphenated American.” Theodosia Goodman, sophomore in liberal arts, received honorable mention for “Fortune and Men’s Eyes.” Contributors must submit all work on or before February 15 to Mr. Thacher. Their name cannot show on the manuscript but must ON THE CLASSICAL SIDE By BETTY JANE BENNETTS With the Serge Jaroff Don Cos sack chorus appearing here stu dents should acquaint themselves with the recordings of this famed chorus. In an album entitled “Don Cossacks On the Attack” are eight sides of the Cossack’s bests songs, including: “Song of the Plains,” “Lezinka,” “On the White Horse,” “In the Village,” and “Soldier Songs.” Another Cossack group, the Gen eral Platoff Don Cossack chorus, have issued a number of Russian melodies: “The Snow Has Blown Over Russia,” “Those Evening Bells,” the ever-popular “Song^or the Volga Boatmen,” and “The Twelve Robbers.” Russian liturg ical music is represented in an al bum including “Blessed Be the Lord,” “Credo,” “Inspire My Pray er, O Lord,” “Requiem,” “Pater Noster,” “Song of the Seraphim and Cherubim.” A popular revival is taking place throughout the country in opera recordings of former days. Among the greatest tenors of all time is Enrico Caruso whose voice lives for us today in records of his best roles. Opera lovers of today experi ence a great thrill when hearing “No, Pagliaccio Non Son,” or “Verti La Guibba” from “I Pag liacci,” “La Donna E Mobile” from “Rigoletto,” or “Ai Nostri Monti” and “Miserere” from “II Trova tore.” In the orchestral spotlight this week is a Bach-Walton album en titled “The Wise Virgins,” a bal let suite arranged from the Biblical story. The album contains haunt ing melodies such as “Ah, How Ephemeral,” as well as stirring choruses such as “Prase Be to God.” William Walton directs the Sadler’s Wells orchestra in tUlS* album. be sealed in an envelope and at tached to the manuscript. Any stu dent attending the University of Oregon may submit their work but the requirements are that the story cannot be over the accepted short story length. Scholarship, except by accident, is never the measure of a man’s power. Solitude is as needful to the imagination as society to the char acter. Ir REMEMBER . . . 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