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THE GAMECOCK CROWING FOR A GREATER UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA Member of Associated Collegiate Press Distributor of Collegiate Digest eusded January 80, 1908, with Robert Elliott Geonales as the first editor. THE 4AMEOOK Is published b and for the students at the University of South Carolina an Columbia temi-weekly. Tuesday and Saturday. during the cellege year except holidays and examinations. Editorial and business effloes are lcated In the east basement of Sims dormitory. Advertising rates are 68 ests as lunh. Deadlines for Saturday edition: editorial and society. 8 p. m. Wednesday: news and sports, 8 p. *. Thursday. Deadlines for Tuesday edition: editorial and society. 8 p. m. Friday; news and sports. s p. m. Sunday. Opiniens expressed by eslumnists and letter-writers are net necessarily these of THE QANE000K. Publishing does net constitute an endorsement although the right to edit Is recerved. STAFF Editor .............................................. Mary Shoun Managing Editor ................................. Mike Karvelas EDITORIAL STAFF News Editor . ..... . -............................................... Bob Isbell Sports Editor .......................................................... Don Barton Society Editor ..................................................... Libby McDaniel Feature Editor ----------........................................... Carroll Gilliam Exchange Editor ......... . ------.................................. Peggy Trexler Cartoonist .................................................... Samuel L. Boylston Reporters-Llbby Cole, Irene Sanders, Bob Gunter, George Stanley, Jane Dowe, Cyrus savy, Joy Conrad, Ruth Newell, Jean Davis, Jo Anne Dilinger, Norine Corley, Bob Carpenter, Mary Saye Gaston. Holly Beck, Helen Childers, Lynn Couch, Joe Molony. Sidney Brandenburg. Ranny Reaves, Betty Koty, Chick Shicis, Ken Bald win, Syd Badger, Vilma Huggins, Jane Dowe, Allen Becker, Betty Horton, Frank Hard, Genanne Jones, Mary Lee Ponder, Bob Pierce, Marlan Rodgers, Alva C. 8insleM, Charles Watson, Eugene Webb, Snookle Kirkland, Mary older, Norma Maninl, Marvin Carter, Ellen Schofield. BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager .................................. Candy Taylor Advertising Manager -------........................................... H arry lott Co-Circulation Managers .......................... Lynn Hook and Darien Robertson Business Staff-Ann Mood, Betty Mood Joanne Mae Weaver, Al Lovata, Margie Teague, Jean Eleaser, Phyllis Dukes, Beth Fllingim. Heads Up And Eyes Open (Editor's Note: R. E. Manchester, Dean of Men, Kent State University, has written this timely editorial to stimu late constructive thought among college men and women.) For many years the scene of the campus has been one of the most delightful and fascinating of all parts contributing to the magnificent drama of American life. During decades and generations, the college adventure has been the stimu lus for dad's breakfast table oratory, mom's tea time visit ing, grandpop's boasting, and Junior's dreams. Half fact and half fantasy, part work and part play, daily tasks mixed with visions, intellectual and emotional excursions into new and strange areas, seriousness tempored with whimsey, ama teur effort whipped into glorious achievement by exploding enthusiasm-the college experience is indefinable, unexplain able, and yet completely understandable. If we believe in American institutions and feel that we would preserve and defend all that we have accomplished since the founders established this nation, we should be con cerned when pressures and strains are existent that tend to destroy the American college tradition. Racketeers are attempting to move in on athletics, music, drama and social activities. Ism propagandists are attempting to use the colleges as stages for promulgation of pet theories. Question able organizations are trying to obtain halos by obtaining approval from college administrative officers. Opportunists are ready at any time to exploit student groups for personal profit. If we are not alert to danger, degrees will become cheap, the educational project will become a carnival and enroll ments will become round-ups. When college activities be come public activities, it is time to ask questions. When stu dents turn over elections to movie stars, accept dictatorship from top dance bands, become dupes of promoters, operate newspapers and magazines on the bounty of gigantic corora tions, accept suggestions from night club operators when setting social standards, substitute notoriety for recognition, and give scholarship the horse laugh, we know that our kid will give us the merry "ha, ha !" when we start talking about the golden haze of student days. We may be so low in our love for idealism and so weak in our determination to keep colleges collegiate that we are willing to sell our heritage for nickels; but we owe some thing to the boy or girl who will say, "Daddy, tell me about when you went to college." Last Week's Events Last week there were three of the most enjoyable pro grams of the semester-fraternity and sorority song fests and the beauty pageant. Our congratulations go to Alpha Kappa Gamma and Kappa Sigma Kappa for their planning of these events. We congratulate, too, each of the groups who participated in the contests and the winners-Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Delta Delta Delta, and the three candidates for May Queen. THIS COLLEGIATE WORLD (By Associated Collegiate Press) An Indiana co-ed left a list A Difeha,PtBr with her roommate-to avoid con-nu,bcm fsedurnapo fusion, she claimed. It road like qi nEgihcm eetya this: Srugn rudi e ri "If I get a eall from: fatclyfrals iuefc Mort-I have a guest for the o w,sewsitrutdb weekenAd.thprfsos,"rtyurnm Bob-I've gone to Naptown. o h ako orppr lae Squeezy-Gone home. Don't adtr ti. ever expect to be back. Segzdciigad cace Richard-I'm in the library,.urel,adtre ti.Ol Come on over,.o"ae n oro-tikn i According to the Daily Texan, "nls op oe a. the prof was asking the names of students In his class. "And your name, son ?" A otenuiest,apo "Jul., sir." fso plgzn o o nw "You shouldn't abbreviate. Yourinho lngtecasadr, name Is Julius." The prof went onsad"M wtchssopean to the next student. "And yourthhalcoksntruig. name Is . . ."AvocIntebkqupd -"Billions, sir," replied the scared "hr' aedrrgtbhn Anhin ADiyrsha, a.Br INTERNATIONAL PLAYHO Writer Lists Advisab United States To Fol A state of opinion has been de veloping in which some people have even gone so far as to pre dict that two of the great Allies whose contributions had so much to do with winning the war, the U. S. and Soviet Russia, are head ing for an inevitable conflict. It is the highest duty of states men in all countries to change this state of opinion. The future of the United Nations, the future of mil lions of young men and women; the future of the civilization that we have been able to save from German and Japanese attack, are bound upon this statesmanship. By proven example, outstanding dif ferences between Russia and the United States can be settled with out recourse to arms. One of the great dangers of to day grows out of the fact that frequently acts of the great powers are misunderstood by the others or viewed out of proportion to world events. Some acts of Russia and of other nations of eastern Europe are interpreted in their most ominous import by a con siderable section of the American public. It would be healthy for an understanding among the great powers if the American people would realize that the situation is equally serious in reverse and that acts of the United States, unless very clearly explained and inter preted, cause similar misunder standing. The offer to standardize our military equipment with the nations of Latin America, rumors of common defense measures with Canada, and the acquisition of strategic bases throughout the world have been interpreted in other countries as indicating a lack of faith on our part in the UNO. The United States should be guided in its foreign relations THE GARNET AND BLACK Carolina Students Mi Movement To Comb The great American Witch-hunt of 1947, the United States House 1 of Representatives investigation of 4 Communist groups, got around to a youth organization recently. The House condemned this group as followers of the Communist line, an act which is not to be quickly attacked by the American I people. Yet, it would be well for, us to think a few moments about, what the report to the National, Congress said about the youth of this country in general. The report said, "Manipulated by shrewd and specially trained organizers operating in a narrow circle behind the scenes, it (thei youth organization) endeavors to exploit to the advantage of a foreign power the idealism, the in experience, and the craving to .ioin which is so characteristic of our college youth." This brings to mind the stories which are now circulating through out the state about the "comn munist" activity on our campus. The people who are carrying such stories are certain that all who live at this university say a little, prayer for Stalin every night and wear red nightshirts while they 4 dream of the "revolution."~ One of the most respected pro-i fessors of the school has reported. being asked by a prominent citi zen of Columbia li' the rumor thati three-fourths of the students at Carolina were Communist-sym pathizers was true. Being a college professor, the man couldn't exactly spit In his inquisitor's eye, but he made a reply that was a tribute1 to every student here. Afraid To Be Liberal? The sad side of the current na tion-wide fear of all that might have a pinkish tint, is that everyi step forward has to be felt asI though quicksand were surround-1 ing us. A candidate, who went before the student body this week seek ing an office, made the statement that no one could afford to sound the least bit radical. That is the great fault. When someone makes a suggestion now which would lead to better conditions for all, of us, a black-hearted soul will shout "Red!" USE le International Polici low In Maintaining F by the following policies, in seek- be ing to preserve peace and main- fe tain our position. of 1. The American Government w should continue to make it clear of that its international policy is er based on the obligations of the m United Nations Charter. tl, 2. The United States should re- of main strong. But its strength should be maintained to support of the principles and the obligations es of the United Nations rather than th to be used in a unilateral matter. st 3. It is essential that all na- as bions know now that in case of nc aggression the armed forces of ar the United States would be at pe the service of the Security Coun- ha .il to restore peace. It would be N helpful if the American Govern- sp ment would indicate that in case ,he veto is used to prevent action gi by the Security Council against a til tate found by at least seven mem- fo )ers of the Sec7ty Council to pr save made an ',tack upon a mem- ar ,er of t' e U. N. O. the United m states in cooperation with other th nembers of the United Nations, pr would proceed under Article 51 of S. he Charter. This article reserves th ;he "inherent right of individual of >r collective self-defense if an w< irmed attack occurs agaiunst a fa nember of the United Nations, un- Ni il the Security Council has taken ir he measures necessary to main- lis ain international peace and se- th urity." 4. The United States should pre- O ent the development of regional th irrangements in various parts of tic he world from jeopardizing the Ai ipplication to all nations of the in rinciples of the United Nations Ei "harter. Obviously, the United lib tates had special sympathies with ot he nations of the western hemi- ne phere that are united with this ve ountry in the common bond of in he good neighbor policy. The de Jnited States should recognize th hat a similar affinity will de- an relop between other great powers th mnd their neighbors. Any plan of gr ogional a$*angements which us ould be used as an excuse to de- no rive any nation of its political wl iberties and a right to its own fo orm of government and should wi SPIRIT ist Organize A. Progi at Talk Of Communis Cries are sent to the heavens it very day for reforms of one sort ga r another, but when a brave citi- th sen makes a sane suggestion to si co elieve the situation, the same sort >f thing happens. fo: This is what occurred during su he recent interlude when the vo egislature was considering an in- se: restigation of the university. There du vas a question of importance in rolved, which had no relation what- in oever to the Communist Interna- hij ional or any other organized th group. But what happened? Ru- be nors wvere circulated that certain toi weople at Carolina were "reds," and ze: hat that was the basis of the "it w'hole trouble. Ridiculous, isn't it! of Unfor$tunately, the srumors no ipread like a forest fire on a ti~ vindy March day. Students are hf aughing at their absurdity, and an o0 show their contempt for such Ni nsane reasoning, indulge in a few ittle pranks. These actions are ca meized upon and presented as lej roof positive of the Marxian de- th~ rotion here. Therefore, any sort of plan w vhich originates in this part of b Dolumbia is looked upon with in luestion,.i th And it is here that we must dii iot fail to show the truo colors of th Amierican youth and South Caro ina youth. We must not be afraid S o be liberal, if being liberal means ;o make suggestions for reforms su wrhich are sorely needed. Only this I wray can we vindicate ourselves a n the eyes of the critical people an A'ho would have better adorned t ;he age of the Inquisition than to >ur age. ru 4 Sensible Suggestion ou Another of the would-be office y solders for next fall made a re- th< nsarkable suggestion which would selp the University of South Caro- wi ina attain a rightful place of lead- sh ership in the state, and which Th vould shake off all doubters of tie mr democratic integrity. This candidate, as one of the tai tems of his platform, suggested at4 hat university students should or- m< ranize into a group which would de: seek and obtain those things which pe ye consider to be for the best in- pa erests of ourselves and our state. coi If this plan were followrd, and if w.. s For osition - By CARLTON OWEN _ resisted as inimical to the cause S r which we fought and the ideals the,United Nations. All peoples, tether they are close to any one the great powers or not, are 01 titled to their form of govern- i1 ent and institutions so long as tl at government is living up to its tl ligations in the United Nations. 5. While recognizing the right e the Germans and Japanese entually to govern themselves, ti e United States should avoid bi rengthening Germany or Japan ly a pawn in the political and eco- S1 mic rivalries between eastern d western powers. Once the S ace treaties with these countries ve been agreed upon, the United ti itions should assume the re- S onsibility for policing Germany. d 6. The United States should ve urgent attention toward get ig the world's economy to move rward on the ground that if it ople are relieved from hunger ti d may look forward to improve- 0: ent of their living standards, that a danger of war and unrest will oportionately diminish. The U. al must give vigorous support to a Economic and Social Council gl the United Nations in plans for tc >rld recovery and human wel- tc re. It is essential that the United ttions make its influence felt S mediately as contributing to the elihood and the happiness of ci a masses of mankind. hi Wendell Wilkie, conceiver of ti te World, said, "When I say that 01 Is world demands the full par- . ipation of a self-confident nerica, I am only passing on an Pi ritation which the peoples of the W at have given us. They would fr e the United States and the her United Nations to be part rs with them in this grand ad- u nture. They want us to join them al creating a new society of in- b] pendent nations, free alike of al e economic injustices of the West P] d the political malpractices of a East. But as partners in that eat new combination they want neither hesitant, incompetent, U r afraid. They want partners er io will not hesitate to speak out V r the correction of injustice any tere in the world." M aI -essive Youth b m On Campus i y CARROLL L. GILLIAM a sC were enlarged to include dele- in tes and representatives from all e colleges and the two univer les in the state, some results uld be obtained. 01 The plan was that a "Desire se Action" committee be formed, is pposedly to be a power and a ju ice of the youth. That is a 1sible and certainly long over e suggestion. di rhe young citizens, who do vote d4 this state though some now in til th office seem to have forgotten M fact, are the people who will N the leaders of the land both norrow and today. These citi-k is should begin, while they are bi lealistic" and while the glitter W; gold and legislative favors are B1 t yet known, to participate ac- " ely in the civic and political a of the community, the state, d the nation. s >tice to Red-Baiters De If by such an organization, we 0r it prove that we are worthy and 'p] ritimately sensible citizens, then c time would be well spent. e We may say to those people a o have to point an accusing 1 ger at someone, that it would better if they were transformed A :o earthworms overnight, so it they would learn what the t that they are so prone to Si row around actually looks like Si rho idea of Communists at D uth Carolina's University is ab ed. The students here are the ne people who live and grow up s the homes of the state, where ything except socialistic doc- 0 ne is taught. But, three things can be done we combat the spreading of the re hors to that effect. First, search c reelves to see if there is any isible basis for the talk, and G mn eliminate immediately. second, stop all the little pranks of ich are harmlessly intended to )w disdain for such reasoning. ~ e pranks only furnish ammuni a to the Idiots' guns. And the third and most impor- st it is this: Organize immedi ly a progressive young citizens vement in South' Carolina, to nonstrate to ourselves and the sple, that we know the right th and are anxious to correcti iditions which are not in accord th true democracy. to a dash of bitters By DOTTIE PERKINS peaking Objectively Feeling particularly bitter today (considerably more ian a dash or a jigger) it seems expedient to open fire upon ne small phase of campus life . . . the non-versatility, or Laybe its just forgetfulness of fraternities. We realize that te current major issue on campus, which far overshadows tings of scholarship, appropriations for the university, and ren SONG-FEST, is this matter of politics. And if you don't tink politics is important at Carolina, just try to walk down te horseshoe without bumping into countless well-meaning inners, or go into the canteen without getting many friend handshakes. There is a little of "hollywoodiana" in each aunch Carolinian these days, as candidates preen and enter rority rooms to glean a couple of extra votes. But to return to the basis of my ire . . . first congratula ons should go to the three fraternities: Kappa Alpha, igma Alpha Epsilon, and Sigma Nu, who participated with ignity and spirit in fraternity Song-Fest last Tuesday night. hey are to be commended equally. There are 13 fraternities at Carolina ... three participated Song-Fest. This does not speak too highly for the versa lity or capability of Carolina's fraternities. And it let a lot people down ... including an audience made up partially the truant fraternities, whose song-fest entries were "in >sentia." But ... that is past. On with the soap-box parade and the [ad smile -. . make room for lobbyists and the student elec rate. It seems that some of us can't meet our "Nemesis" o soon! )me of the Characters You Meet Once there was a great university (or so it said in the italogue) filled to overflowing with students pursuing a igher education ... And there was a student who came to uis great university ... with his two brothers. At the birth the three brothers, some old witch had decreed that the rst have great athletic capabilities, the second, social as rations. And because there wasn't much left and the old itch was in a hurry, she pointed a gnarled finger at our iend and cried "He'll be the thinker." And so the thinker came with his brothers to the great riiversity, and they all joined the same fraternity. Natur ly. And the fraternity cheered en masse for the first *other, who played brilliant football for the next 10 years, d brought Adams, Quincy, and Dempsey cups to the tro iy-loaded mantle piece of the fraternity rooms. And the aternity listened in awe to the silver oratory of the second other, as he became President of. the Bouze Artes, the niversity's cultural organization for those interested in lit ary and artistic development, and Head Man of the "Ga >tte and Schottische Clubs." But the fraternity didn't know what to do with the third 'other, who talked incessantly of free will and John Stuart ill, and wore bright red shirts. Someone commented: "He's 1 individual, a CHARACTER." So it was solved. The third other would enter campus politics. Which he did. Now, to understand the career of this third brother, there a certain necessary background to digest first. After the rst World War, a Frenchman opened a dictionary one day id found the word "Dada", French for hobby-horse. And , because a political candidate needs a winsome, fetching onicker, they called the third brother "Dada." There was a movement underfoot at one time called )adaism . . ." a movement of negativism and destruction values . .. a protest against prevalent art, morals, and ciety. Dadaism is an attitude of utter confusion . .. Dada ts admit the hopelessness of everything and offer no so tion. So, the brother "Dada" planned his campaign. He wrote Lily letters to the campus newspaper criticizing the stu mnt government, the administration, and offering no solu :m for existing problems. He stopped reading John Stuart ill and started carrying a shiny copy of "The Communist anifesto." Nobody paid any attention to him. Nobo>dy even 1ew he existed. During his deepest depression Dada could heard moaning, as he beat his head against the canteen all: "How does one get to be a character here anyway ?" ut nobody noticed, nobody even cared; they were too busy ailroading" the University or dancing the Gavotte. Then came the dawn, the morn, the spring, etc., and the udent apathy was erased, momentarily. Election time. ada got an unholy light in his eyes, and the campaign was u. Students lobbied in the classrooms and in the canteen. 2e girls' dorm, was covered with a chartreuse banner pro aiming "McGurk for President." Sorority girls vied vali utly, pushing their candidates for "Miss Bobbie-Sox of 47." Dada's fraternity brothers stood behind him courageously. name band was hired for a dance in his honor: net worth, 0 votes. Pictures of Dada and the winner of "Miss Bobbie x of 1947" were taken, dedicating volumes of Lawrence erne and Henry James to the library. ada's by-word became: "Ballyhoo of ballyhoo. All is ballyhoo." Then as quickly as it came, it was over. The ballot box was uffed, the votes counted, and Dada had won: HISTORIAN P THE FRESHMAN CLASS! The fraternity breathed a final sigh of relief and duty all-done, and retired with their steins and schmaltz for the st of the semester. The second brother kept on leading the eers, "with an A, and a Z" and the third brother hired 'and Hotel for the third "Gavotte" of the year. The Bobbie x Queen caught the northbound Champion and then was f to Hollywood without a backward look for Dada. And Dada . .. our sensitive, thinking, political friend, who ver voted for, but always against .. . He can be seen anyday in a conservative shirt and shoe ring tie, carrying-torn copies of his campaign platform: "Dada for Historian: No solution for anything, We're against everything" andering forlornly outside the Marshall's office, speaking a timid voice: "Could someone please tell me where the Freshman His rian's office is?"