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Case for 2 a.m. Hours Saturday After last year’s Homecoming dance, closing hours in living 'organizations were set at 2 a.m., an hour later than the usual weekend closing time. The reason for this was that the dance occurred during the Thanksgiving holiday period. Early this week, inquiries were made«by Bob Metz, 1952 Homecoming chairman and the Emerald as to the possibility of 2 a.m. closing hours for Saturday night’s dance. The three administration officials who have the power to decide such matters were naturally reluctant to grant such a concession because of the absence at that time of any overriding reason for it. The fact that the Homecoming planners had engaged that Oregon rarity, a name band, was not sufficient in itself. Also, the three officials, Donald DuShane, director of stu dent affairs; Mrs. Golda Wickham, director of women's af fairs; and Ray Hawk, director of men’s affairs, felt that such matters should more properly be decided in Student Affairs committee with student leaders having votes on the decision. A Student Affairs Committee decision could be made a matter of policy, reinoving'further closing hour controversy regarding “big” weekends. However, the Student Affairs committee does not meet again until after the Saturday dance. And Thursday, a new factor arose which could conceivably be construed an overriding reason for granting 2 a.m. closing hours Saturday night. A contract was received from Skinnay Ennis, leader of the Homecoming dance band. In this contract it is stated that Ennis’ band will play until 1 a.m. Saturday night. The Ennis band is costing $1,000, about three times as much as last year’s non-name group. We feel Oregon stu dents should be entitled to get their money’s worth. A meeting to decide the closing hour question will take place today. The three administration officials and Pat Dignan, ASUO president, will be there. We hope that as a result of the meeting Saturday’s Emerald will carry news of 2 a.m. hours Saturday night. Later, in the Student Affairs committee meeting, the matter vould be a fit topic for a permanent policy decision. (B.G.) Art for Art's Sake “Well, anyone who takes ‘Modern Dance’ deserves a ‘Charley-horse.’ ” JDaitu EMERALD The Oregon Daily Emerald published Tuesday through Friday during the college year except Sept. 17 and 19; Nov. 27 through Dec. 1; Dec. 4, 9 and 10; Dec. 12 through Jan. 5; March 5, 10 and 11; Mar. 13 through Mar. 30; and May 30 through June 4, with issues on Nov. 8, Feb. 7 and May 9 by the Student Publications Board of the University of Oregon. Entered as second class matter at the post office, Eugene, Oregon. Subscription rates: $5 per school year; $2 per term. Opinions expressed on the editorial page are those of the writer and do not pretend to represent the opinions of the ASUO or of the University. Initialed editorials are written by editorial staff members. Unsigned editorials are written by the editor. Larry Hobart, Editor Sally Thurston, Business Managei Jim Haycox, Editorial Assistant Helen Jones, Bill Gurney, Associate Editors Al Karr, Managing Editor News Editor: Kitty fraser Asst. Managing Editors: Judy McLoughlin Paul Keefe Sports Editor: Larry Lavelle Asst. News Editors: Laura Sturges, JNat 1 Advertising Manager: Carolyn Suva Advertising Manager: Sally Thurston Classified Advertising Manager: Beverly DeMott Layout Manager: Jim Solidum Notes to the Editor © W. 1). P. (Ed Note: Track Coach Bill Bowerman writes in answer To letter by Peter van Dijk which was published in the Emerald Tuesday. In that letter van Dijk criticized Bowerman for allow ing varsity trackmen to run in the cross-country running meet which the coach conducted. Van Dijk said that varsity men should not have been allowed to com pete.) ^ From the Coach Peter van Dijk 754 East 13th Eugene, Oregon Dear Peter: I read with interest your let ter to the Editor concerning the cross-country activities. I think I make a correct interpretation if I say you believe there should be more motivation for the less experienced runners. I believe you are right and I will see if we can’t offer an award of some type to the novice not only this year but in the future. Not Intramural Permit me to correct two of your assumptions. First, our cross-country activity is not a part of the intra-mural program. Perhaps it would be better if it had such status. Some countries run it as a part of a standard track and field meet. The dis tance is not specified in the rules. Correct Twice You are absolutely correct in two of your assumptions, the first being that I would like to have some manner of competition for our runners in the off season. This is entirely voluntary and I would prefer that they not go into strict training for the ac tivity. Second and the most im portant reason for my starting cross-country four years ago was to encourage prospective varsity material to come out. I think you will understand this when I say that when I started my track coaching career here I had a total of one distance runner, Peter Mundle. Peter has put in his hitch in the armed service, has returned for graduate work and is still enjoying his cross-country activities. Paid Off in Runners As far as I am personally con cerned cross-country has more than paid off in distance runners. And when I say “paid-off,” I use the term literally. We make two awards for cross-country, one for a team trophy and one an indi vidual trophy. The money for these comes out of my pocket. To return to the statement of an award for the novice, I thank you for the idea. I believe it is worthwhile and I hope it stimu lates as many young men as you indicate it will. I realize, of course, such stimulations will be next year and the year after but the award will be started this year. ' Sincerely, Bill Bowerman, Track Coach The College Crowd _Campus Headlines Elsewhere By Rae Thomas A South Dakota State college coed tells of her experience dur ing registration. It seems things were going smoothy until she stepped into an especially long line. After an hour wait, she reached the men’s washroom. ★ * * The leader of the campus Eis enhower forces at University of Mississippi was shot and serious ly wounded the other day. Held in connection with the shooting is a law student known to be prominent in the Stevenson camp. Reports said that the two were seen arguing vehemently while approaching the Student Union Grill. """Then””when”they "entered the grill, they began to push each other around. The Stevenson man shoved the other towards the cig ar counter, pulled a gun and fired three shots into his chest. The crowd in the jam-packed SU just sat and looked in amaze ment. And it all turned out to be a hoax to further interest in the mock e 1 ec t io n coming up. The two hoaxters are doing fine, but several innocent bystanders still don't feel the same. * * * An extraordinary thief at In diana college made off with a 1,000 pound pipe casting and a 300 pound manhole covering. Who? Why? HOW? * * * Gonzaga University has this to say on exams: "I like exams, I think they're fun, I never cram, I never flunk; I’m the teacher.” * * * Noticing the careless manner in whfbh petitions are signed, <..i his campus, a University of Pitt . burgh reporter drew up a peti tion which said, "VVe the under signed . . . fully admit to being first class jackasses for not read ing this before signing it.” Out of 27 asked, 2\ signed. • * * Ad in the UCLA Daily Bruin: "Will the blonde young lady who wore sunglasses Thursday morn ing (besides other things) be in the cafeteria between 11 and 12 a.m. ?” * • * Last spring's test given at Roosevelt college in New York may have been misgradod if they were graded by IBM Elccto graph. The Bookstore was selling the wrong pencil to use on tin- tests, und some of the answers were lost by the machine, which co int ed places empty that were mark ed by an incorrect pencil. Bui they don't know what to do aljout it now. • » • The influx of harem women in to the University of Persia has created a situation never before equaled in the history of the cam pus. J Special claas rooms have had [ to be constructed and extra teachers hired. It is hoped that the enrollment will drop slightly when the stu dents realize that harem condi tions will be maintained. The Lost and the Last Chance Ed Note: Earlier this term the Emerald sent letters to 25 for eign students who were on the campus last year but have now returned to their own country. We asked that they act as “for eign correspondents” for the Em erald, sending us their views on foreign and domestic, affairs within their own country. Thursday we received our first answer. Gunther Barth, a Ger man journalist who studied in Oregon’s journalism sehool last year, replied from Dusesscldorf Gerresheim, Germany. As we receive further answers we will publish them on this page. By Gunther Barth DUESSELDORF, Germany — The end of the second World War brought two advantages to Ger many: the abolition of the Hit ler government and the chance t6 start a new political life. The other side of the account showed a totally collapsed na tion. Within seven years Western Germany managed to rebuild the public life with the assistance of the Western powers and the eco nomic aid of the United States. The results are obvious. Germans Missed Ghance Nevertheless the Germans missed the chance of 1945. They built industries and homes and established a new economic life. But they failed to do the same on the political sector. They sim ply put into operation the sys tem which already faded away in 193-3 when a totalitarian govern ment surprised the democratic institutions. Who is to blame? I’m afraid nobody. It makes the problem worse. During four years of actual hunger following the war the mind of the common man in Ger many was occupied with the idea of surviving the disaster. Democracy vs. Hunger At the same time the actions of the political leaders had been restricted by the occupation pow ers. On the other hand the Allies didn't reach the people with their ideas. The values of dcmocrin y are difficult to explain to an emp ty stomach. The diagnoses of the situat i in Germany: Democracy is in op eration. But it is not yet the af fair of the common man. It is merely a matter of administia tive procedure. No Time Left It takes time to build up a democracy with hearts. If th'1 British proverb needs four gen erations to make a gentleman it takes at least one to produce a democrat. The Germans can't, af ford to have time. They arc a minor part of the world machin ery and they have to turn ac cording to the great wheels. There is a line in Hemingway's “To Have and Have Not.” It just says a single man has no chance any more today. I'm quoting from my memory. The Last Chance I liope all Hemingway friends will forgive me for the sake of the following. I’m afraid even a single nation has no chance any . more today. The minor one, as I showed it with my comment about the lost chance in Get- { many, can’t do it alone as well as the great powers must neces sarily fail. The smaller nations will be always a cause of danger and conflict for them. Cooperation among nations might have been a Utopia. Today it is a matter of self-preservation for mankind. Let’s not miss the chance.
