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In- ssitmonuths, the.governmnts of the Unite8*tes and Soviet Russia have estab iahed the,Usyinuise-ota..eutural exchange waogram. The only question is whether or not the *o*tam will be of any benefit to either of the nations. True enough the exchange of fine arts be tween the two countries can lead to much greater understanding of the different cul tures and perhaps in the. long run could do much to avoid worldwide disaster. The exchange of dance groups, musicians, theatrical troupes and other entertainers can prove very useful for both, provided that no propaganda is attached to either one, but the program has already hit, upon that snag. In laying the foundations for an exchange of motion pictures between the United States and Russia, it can easily be seen that the American motion pictures which Russia selected for viewing by Russian audiences are to be used for propaganda purposes to GERALD FLOYD . .. Head Cheerle Indeed it was rather disappoint- to some guides ing to have read in last Sunday's to others by a edition of a South Carolina news- outer. paper the viewpoint taken by our next governor concerning the ANOTHEI present Carolina presidential The Universil situation. done it again! I A columnist from that news- of "A Streetcar paper portrayed the following was superb in section in boldface type: Director Crotty "Fritz Hollings, our next gov- are to be comme ernor, dropped by -the press box "Desire Under after the Carolina-Clemson Big It was a greal Thursday game to say howdy. agement for th< "Added Fritz: 'That just goes Drayton Hall ne to show you what Carolina can do night. It is tru without a president.' dents attended "Dean Robert L. Sumwalt is attended the on acting president while the trus- Theater, so ma3 tees seek a successor to Donald atmosphere does Russell." to do with stude JOKING MANNER We trust that Mr. Hollings ANTHOl said this In a joking manner, but it could very easily be misleading. Several Carolina students have Rec stated in a Letter to the Editor which could not be published be- Bene cause it was unsigned, that they "are sure that Mr. Hollings' office Many a literm does not warrant such a deroga- future who aspi: tory remark. I was below the offered by Pull position of governor of our state may be washi which the citizens of South Caro- fraternity house lina bestowed upon him." in a cross-roads Dr. Russell was on the campus Tales of earl last night and spoke at the annual authors who alir Omicron Delta Kappa Presidents' their fortunes Banquet; this more than ever re- varied and I newed the strong desire to have should stiffen t him back as president again. young writers GOLDEN AGE troubles are uni His reign as president of the John S University could very well have John Steinbec been called "The Golden Age" in carried bricks f< the promotion and development son Square C of our state institution. Mrs. Later he took Russell, loved and honored by watchmin for those who knew her well, graced thousand feet hi this campus during her stay more There he f i than any other person could ever novel, "The Cu hope to do. about the tim We encourage their return to cracked through~ a place that needs, desires, loves, main house. Stei and respects them. later that the . wrecked, but CHEERLEADER SOLO emerged unseat) I was very pleased to see that Stories F< we had at least one person cheer- Peter B. Kynd ing at the Carolina-Virginia game ing stories for I last week. The head cheerleader when Hearst dis is to be cengratulated for having and offered him done solo cheers at this game. first figure Hear It is true that he may have $500 a story. K; done this only because it was he could not sp his supreme duty, but anyway, Hearst misun we can say that there was a ence and doubled cheep from the Carolina side turned white, bi every now and then, utter a sound. We, the student body, sat back price to $1,500 with little care or responsibility dead away. He toward the outcome of the game. covering and H Sometimes I wonder if we actu- the wiser. ally care whether we win or lose. -______ ...I guess we didn't need to .. ...m cheer since we were "heavily favored to win." COUNTER-OUTERSc From most reports I have gathered that High School Day was a big success. The high school seniors toured the campus, ate lunch in Russell House, and attended the Homecoming Game. I think that most of the seniors enjoyed the day very much and the same Is probably true of the student guides, although com plaints have come from several. My main objection was the way,. in which the seniors were packed' - - In and out of the Field House at the beginning of the tour. One at the student guides noted the spIe-and-spenliness of some of the snors as they came In, then to betreated like a herd of cattle heir way out af the Field oeeala these studenlt guide wer es the verge of resigning _____ their prepeoe dutiss before they gestad. as--pmtalim1ty -wes shown "Now w Iredy Oa The Rocks. show. the demoralization, degradation, pre judice, and what-not of the American public and the American government and way of life. Right in the beginning the Russians are demonstrating an unwillingness to partic ipate th such an exchange program without any propaganda purposes attached to it. The United States government should make plain to the Russian government that it must either approach a cultural exchange pro gram with an unbiased attitude or it's no deal. Countries participating in such a pro gram should not try to see what in how com pletely a bad light it can show the other country. Only an understanding of the other peoples should be goal of a cultural exchange program. With the world situation as taut as it is, the United States can allow nothing to go wrong in any dealings with the communist bloc. ader Did Solo and little respect SIGNATURES NECESSARY certain counter- Since the beginning of this semester, a number of letters have been mailed to the editor of "DESIRE" "The Gamecock" with no name y Players have signed -at the end. 'heir presentation It is true that the editor has Named Desire" the right to edit or withhold from every detail and publication any letter, but all and the Players letters that are printed in "The nded for another Gamecock" absolutely must be the Elms." signed by a person or persons. joy and encour- "Letters to the Editor" is one a Players to see of the best ways in which the ar-capacity every students voice their opinions con e that more stu- cerning campus and other affairs this play than and probably one of the most es in Warehouse widely read columns in the news rbe a nice, clean paper. So we encourage your have something writing letters to us, but please nt response. sign them. Y E. BROWN ... luiem For A Writer ath A Cracked Roof ry great of the In Siberia res to the prizes Joel Sayre, author of "Rickety tzer and Nobel Rax" and "Persian Gulf Com dishes in some mand," did his first writing while or jerking sodas a member of the Canadian Ex pharmacy today. peditionary Forces in Siberia in r tribulations of 1919. He faced a court martial eady have made there. The charge: reading, and fame are while on duty, a book by George ascinating, and Jean Nathan. he backbones of Similar stories could be un who think tHeir earthed about almost all the big lue. names of the literary world to teinbeck day, not to mention those of the tk, for instance, past. r thenew adt- The first rungs on the ladder ~arden building. are the slipperiest, but the a winter job as memory of them gives really n estate several great writers necessary perspec gh in the Sierras. tive and humility after "success, iished his first that rare paint, has hidden all p of Gold," just the ugliness." a a giant pine After thinking of the many, the roof of the many pitfalls into which an as nbeck commented piring young author may fall, we hymig room was offer this stiff test for would-be his manuscript writers which concludes with a red- rather perplexing question: Coler r Peanuts idge was a drug addict. had been writ- An Alcoholic eanuts for years Poe was an alcoholic. Marlowe covered his work was killed by a man whom he a contract. The was treacherously trying to stab. st mentioned was Pope took money to keep a wo rne was so dazed man's name out of a satire, then tak. wrote the piece so she could be derstood his sil- recognized anyhow. l the offer. Kyne Chatterton killed himself. By it still could not ron was accused of incest, and Iearst raised the no one knows for certain what Lnd Kyne fainted happened to Shelley on a boat signed after re- just off the coast of Italy. Do earst was never you still want to be a writer and if so, why? atch~ )) p'II RUSS BURNS... Green Anc It is with tongue in cheek and uncertain hand that we endeavor to record herein some of the wonders of modern society. Mr. Bunyan's Pilgrim advanced lethargically in comparison witJb the mechanical progress of to day; for, looking around, we ob serve the great strides forward in modes of transportation, com fortable living, government, and creative beauty. Fairly Adequate Surely we agree that our trans portation is fairly adequate, our living reasonably bearable, and our government - tolerable, but when we come to the field of beauty, as we have said many times before, American genius is woefully lacking. Here and there, along this barren frontier are a few glim mering fires of inspiration hold ing back the night of stultifica tion. Now, as in the past, Ameri can institutions of higher learn ing are boldly leading the strike for that which we know as beauty. Artistic Endeavor We are all for the growth of this artistic endeavor and feel that all facilities should be used to further this cause. BILL HANDEL.. Not Anc Many miles south of here lies the frigid island of Ranilox, situated deep within the confines of the Antarctic circle~, covered with all the barren sterility of the ice age. No vegetation, no houses and no human beings as we know them. All year long the wind blows and the snow piles higher and higher. All year long the damn able cold blots out all signs na ture's sensitivity. Fisher King This place, this offshore island, this barren wasteland has never heard of the Fisher King or the legend of Isis or Osiris. This is the land of eternal snow and Ice. As I said there are no human beings as we know them, but scattered across the ice mounds, found mostly in crevasses live a species of penguins. This is not an ordinary collection of birds, these have many characteristics that are almost human. Own Type Gibberish They walk, talk in their own type gibberish and have their own type society. Crude as it may be or rather unusual as it may be, theirs is a society that can possibly be recognized by many people In the world today, thinking people, That is. But first let us examine the physical characteristics of these mighty little creatures. They stand approximately three feet tall, have tiny noses, and pointed little heads. Across their backs they have fur markings peculiar to their individual breed or tribe. Sartorial Splendor In front they are attired in sar torial splendor with the tradi tional starched tuxedo shirt front, bordered with their black tuxedo jacket (in fur, of course). They scuffle across the barren wasteland with a shuffling gait in black-dye-type feet topped with black little legs that- gtve them a ludicrous blaok4ilk-st.eek lag look. They are always dreesed for a formal occason, 'they 'are always in search of someplace to go. Fascinating Aspect But the most fascinating aspect of thene pudgy little eaoee in "And where in hell have you been?!! I Other Shad We believe that by careful selection of our artist's tools and proper use thereof, the creation of lasting beauty can be brought about. We strongly feel that even the most common materials should go into this creation. Now Really But painting grass. green. . . . Now really!!! We must draw the line between true art and primitive garnish ing. Plant Psychology Perhaps, in reality this is just an experiment in plant race psychology-a sort of chloro plastic surgery. However, we were under the impression that such botanical projeets - are usually confined to the Clemson Experimental Farms. Can it be that the hay-'n-pas ture region farmers are usurping some of our precious lands? For many seasons they have inflicted the wound of gaudy pigments upon our beloved building and monuments. Is our flora now to suffer the same fate? Religious Painting Upon closer investigation, how .ever, we find that this strange practice of religious painting is a )ther Breed C their facial expression. Two beady little eyes, black in color except with indirect contact with sunlight, then they become a violent red or rather "hang-over" red. A smallish mouth that has a perpetual smirk painted on, as if laughing silently at a smutty joke. A small, beak-like nose that protrudes sharply up and outward from their flat little faces gives an air of tranquil snobishness. Opposite Sex As they stroll across the wasteland they are ever on the alert for members of the opposite sex, for as Is true of most birds, th1ey run and play in small groups of their own sex, but they realize, even - in this state of low natural development that females make the world go 'round. Too, they haven't heard of the stork and if they did, they are too intelligent to believe it. There couldn't be another breed of bird! Living Habits The 'living habits of these creatures are a wonder to behold, they inhabit tiny homes that are, in the language of the learned, fratil; some tragic, some comic, some nothing more than penquin clubs, but they live together. They live together in some sort of harmony. They believe in gathering kindred souls for the common good. Sally Forth Every morning they sully forth to do battle with the elements that face them, peck at some stray piece of un-appetising drift-wood for partial nourish ment and shuffle neatly off to their daily labors. As they go, they form into single columns waddling off with an air of self-Importance. There is no one in the world quite as important as they. They -walk, with 'head urect and flippers threwn dat in an.Mffort to main tain their balance. A balance of the heavy lead they - arry on their shoulders and in their tiny little brains. Orderly Approach Te mine file serven the pur es Of Blue manifestation from within rather than from without. The Navahoes have their sand painters, Carolina has its Ber muda sprayers.-Any other simi larities between these cultures is purely coincidental. Yet to Come The worse is yet to come, though. While we were strolling down the walk of Russell House a few days ago, we noticed patches of autumnal red across the simulated earthen carpet. Yep, you guessed it. Red paint. WHY???? Really, are we to be led to believe that it is necessary to improve upon nature to this extent? Old Master We have heard of the "old mas ter painter from the far-away hills"-we wonder what hills but had always supposed-him to be catagorized with Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny. Well, he's real, he's here, and his little green elves have started spread ing their "out of season joy." - 'Such are the rigors of modern day life. Who knows what great adventure lies on the horizon. Perhaps the athletic department will undertake the task of paint ing the sky a deeper blue. )f Bird? pose of keeping a nice orderly approach to all problems and also serves to keep all the members in line. If one in this herd of penquins gets out of line, he is severely thrashed back. If perchance a member gets out of line too far, he is automa tically ostracized by the entire group and banished to the nether land of the black-nights. Before he is 'sent forth to the abysmal darkness, all tribal markings on his fur are removed so there is no trace of a link with his breed or tribe. Renegade Penquin This renegade penquin, the one which dared get out of line and remained out because he enjoyed his freedom, is shuttled forth and received by no other tribe of pen guins. They believe in their little world of tragi-comedy, 'that what's bad for one is bad for all, therefore why should they accept this outcast, and they then begin to fight among themselves as to whom should be the salvation of this lost soul. -Strange birds these penguins, for in the end no one takes him in. He is lost, lost to all the fratii. Mass Herd Their grouping together, either in single file or mass herd serves to give them all the strength to continue their little lives. They relegate their females to the role of rearing the chicks, they go forth to please themselves re turning only if the fancy strikes them. If one returns to the female and remains, spending more time than the herd believe, he should, this one is then severely chastized for forgetting his duty to the herd. On and On And so it goes, on and on in the wasteland. Penguin follows penguin, penguins start herds, herds have leaders, chosen by the herd and the herd dutifully fol lows the leaders, wherever he goes. Actually this lar.d Is very far away but we can see a sem blanee around us . . . look out the window any a of ath wee-. CARL M. REYNOLDS. .. Hope Burglar Would Lose Something Created this year, the Univer sity of South Carolina Educa tional Foundation launched a "cornerstone" fund campaign last Saturday. We do not wish this to be con strued as solicitation for funds, since solicitations on the campus are, and reasonably so, frowned upon. 0 It is our hope, however, that a number of students and organiza tions will appreciate the value which such an organization can mean to the University. In that crucial stage of seeking assistance to get started, the Foundation is akin to any other organization which needs . . . deserves ... the well-wishing and support of persons interested in progress. We wish the Foundation every success . . . with which it can certainly go far in maintaining the "momentum of progress" at the University. * * * LAST WEEKEND was filled with people. Aside from the high schOolers, the hdmecomers, and the regular Carolina family, a number of debaters were on hand arguing points of. universal im portance . . . save one lone visitor whom we approached, asking: "are you one of the visiting de baters?" Almost apologetically, he returned: "N-n-no, t-t-the Coach s-s-said I w-w-was t-t-too t-t-tall." * * * MOST EVERYONE thought that the "old man of the sea" look had died down after last year ... but many brothers of the bush still appear throughout the cam pus . . . and we finally mustered the courage to ask one fellow something that's puzzled many for a long time. That is, do they have difficulty eating soup through a mustache . . . and the fellow admitted that it was quite a strain. * * * THINGS CAN GET pretty rough . .. like earlier in the week before the Veterans' checks ar rived. While having coffee, we chanced to observe a couple munching on one hamburger ... and we overheard one, obviously a spend-thrift, say, "to heck with the expense, have another potato chip." T J A THAT'S JUST ABOUT as bad as the twvo roommates we know wvho never lock their room door ...hoping a burglar will come in and lose something. * * * THANKSGIVING for many will be an extended stay at home wvhen the parents will be "talking turkey" with their young 'uns about the grades they've received this week. * * e IN KEEPING with the general trend . . . on campus and else where ..,. we understand that Dr. Walker has been wrestling with a deadline on his latest book... it's name . . . "The Continuing Struggle," a "sexy"~ title . . . and it should be good if you ever get to tackle it. * * * WE FAIL TO see why a couple of students were complaining that there wasn't enough light at the Homecoming dance . . . it seemed more than adequate... but, then again, the dimmest lights have the most scandle power. * * * WE'VE GOT a hunch that April showers will bring more than May flowers. * * * GEORGE Washington used a hatchet . . . but not on quadrangle oaks . . . but it must have been quite a party. * * * THE OTHER DAY a friend of ours who didn't get an article published in "The Gamecock" suggested that the staff must be subjected to "thought control" . .. but actually, he must not have been reading much of the paper lately . . . there's so little thought ...it's hardly worth control. WE MERELY ADD this para graph so it will conceal the above one, and perhaps the editor will miss it . .. or if he cuts anything out, as usual, it will be the last paragraph . . . it's more like space control . . . or when he's run outer space . . .and he's <better at running outer space than the scientists down at Cape