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Payt 1 wo 1 H E li E N N £ T 1’ li A N N E R OCTOBER, 1948 THE BENNETT BANNER "Anything Worth Reading, We Write TK.\ CK.NTS A (X)I’V Sl.oo I'KIl SLHS(;ilIl"riON Sylvia Views the News The summer months have not brightened the world scene, nor have they brought peace and love one iota neater. God’s earth seems to have truly changed hands and “Satan’s Soil” seems to be its new title. The Culture Corner For most of us who live in small' portunity to see one of the best mov- towns or even large cities, a legiti- ies of our day, Hamlet, mate professional play is more than I Of course, one never speaks of obsolete. Thus, ANTA is for us, and : Shakespeare without finding oneself we do appreciate it. a party to a very heated and contro- Perhaps the letters, A-N-T-A have versial issue — for which we have - world war is over true now we are meaning for you than the ' neither the wit nor space — but a EDITORIAL BOARD Edttor Lillian Murfhy. '49 A»»lstants to Business Manager: Astodau'Editm Sylvia Rock, ’49 Beulah Bullard. SI—Sharon Webber, 51 Feature Editor Wilma Vestal. '50 Exchange Editor Rosa McDaniels. 50 New Editor ...Helen Kirk. '51 Circulation Editor— Art EditOT Gwen Cann, 49 Betty McConnauchey, 49 Business Manager.Glokia Alexander. ’50 Secretary Fannie Dent, 50 REPORTERS: _ TYPISTS: Audrey Cochran, 50 Ruth Morgan, '50 Cora Hansard. 52 gjjj Ward, '50 Robert Ann Brown. 50 Regina Rodgers, '49 Delores Douglas, 51 Elizabeth A. Johnson, 52 Geraldine Kimber. 49 Elizabeth Johnson. ’50 Mclba Davu, dt MaXINC HaFTH, A T^T!*R^ • Katherine Neal, '49 PROOFREADEIto. Jacqueline Young, '49 Doris McLaughlin. ’52 Emma Hazel, 52 ViRA Kennedy. 50 Mary Oulin *49 Betty Ellis, 50 A^N Ston" '50 Nola Bewley. 50 Editorially Speaking “Bad officials are elected by the good citizens who do not vote.” With the welfare of the nation and the world at stake, it would be only logi cal for us to be wary of the candidate for whom we vote. Investigate the candidate’s record for what he HAS done; with what EFFICIENCY and THOROUGHNESS he carries out his work; to what ex tent has he previously fulfilled prom ises (which is the method used by parties to sway public opinion); are the methods he has mapped out for handling important issues logicsal and sue of major importance? Today’s world, due to modern civi lization, is closely knit and a more compact unit in its functions. Do not sit idly by and let time march on!! Be on the alert!! Listen to your radio! Read newspapers, magazines, bulletins!! Listen to au thorities and speakers on the varied issues of national and world-wide concern. Most of all, becoipe interest ed and active in national and world wide movements. Keep an open bu' discriminate mind. “Little minds are smothered b> big issues, Big minds challenge them and set them aright.” living in war world! There is fight ing in Palestine, bloodshed in China, internal turmoil in India, and the | stupid “Cold” war between Russia' and the rest of the united nations, i Bitter disappointment is the key ] word to today’s world and there is | no mistake about that. The issues facing the United Na- j tions today remind one only too much of the old League of Nation’s issues and their inability to be effec tive. Look at the “Cold” war raging in Berlin. Is Russia too bull-headed and stubborn to stop her headlong rush toward war, or has she some legitimate reason for mistrusting the U. S.? Exactly why is it necessary to have Russian or American, or any other certain currency as the main one in Germany? What’s wrong with German currency in the German country? Yet, over such trite issues as just mentioned, the ‘diplomats,’ or all the leading U. N. countries, hurled open insults and accusations at each other like a group of immature chil dren. It is no fun to read the paper adn listen to the radio and find ev erywhere that the men on whom your future life depends have gone so far in anger that they have for gotten their duty to their people Peace is the aim of the people every where . . . the little people who die when there is fighting . . . and their hearts are the ones that are sick with the heat of the “Cold” war. In America, on the national front nothing can be seen but the coming probable? Do not rely too much on stagnant j ^ ^ r O 1 i party history. Find out what the party ^pp]r0QatlOn 01 StUUentS | Vi'iQ recently in relation to na- r n ^^nal and world-wide issues. Wil’, Among the -ny delightful ^sur-| their strife lead the nation to greater ® th^e^in^provement of the | election. Nothing is discussed except heights of accomplishment or gradual i school year is the ° fnr disintegration? Do they make a lot o' ! meals in the d.ning hall. Not only is promises which have never been and I the food in the dining room planned will never be carried out? Do they j so as to give us the necessary food ^ stand strong and steadfast wherein | values, but it is being made both at ^ crucial issues of national and world- i tractive and tasty. . i wide concern are considered? | Our “mumbles and grumb es on Do not be influenced by loose talk I the food situatmn and propaganda. Seek sound facts i selfish when Miss Greta Riddell. with LbLntial background. Anyone the World Service Student P^nd can prcach fantastic lies. | spoke to us concerning the food con Think TWICE, and THRICE before i dition in Burma, Austria, Greece, you cast your vote. Your vote has ; | Poland, and role to play in the crisis of our nation i where many students do other countries, not receive the ment regarding the food, seems to be very good. The students have recognized thi old infant would? I necessary food values nor the proper (II you are eligible, do not hesitate j amount of foo ■ * . In view of the address given b> to cas Miss Riddell, our dining room food. How “long are your fingers of i and especially this year’s improve- thought? Where do your thoughts lie? the food, seems to u^. Do you exercise your brain as a col lege student would, or as a month- * . fnr- , , . , . , J, improvement and are thankful for ° As"an"infant, one’s life is centered | the recognition of the need for better around himself and his immediat f°°d. Lmily His trend of thought centers I We, the members of the student Ir'und “me.” His only concern is | body, wish to express our sincere ap- “me” He wants satisfaction, affee-j Preciation for the improvement of the tion 'for “me.” He begs for atten-j food and we wish to give special Ton This is expected of him because 'h^nks to Miss Camp, our new die i- iioii. y j^ogei-s, our assistant dieti tian, and the dining room employees he is an infant and such behavior ir expected of and appreciated by those who surround him. nr i \T At about two years of age, he be- , WelcOITie tO INcW gins to want something for mother, | ^ , dad, sister or brother. In his own little j Dennett rerSOnnel way, he seeks their approval and af fection. His mind has at this point broadened to a concern for those of his own family. A student in school, he now is con (Continued From Page One) 'he chapel as a place for quietness and devotion. We know that you as members of the Bennett family will agree with us the changes of various candidates for election; and nothing is prayed for more than the chance that the Ameri can people will elect the man who will keep at least half of his promises to the nation. The Republican party has nominated Governor Thomas E. Dewey as Presi dent for the second lime, with Gover nor Earl Warren as his running mate The election of Warren as Dewey’s running mate itself was a master ful stroke of policy since with War ren the Republicans get the western ma.iority while Dewey holds his owr in the east. Dewey promises the people a maintenance of strong air sea, and land forces to help keep the peace. He also promises an end to inflation (although he mentions no particular way of accomplishing this). As far as civil rights are con cerned, Dewey hedges this by sayinp that he is for the rights of all indi viduals. He has never taken any de cided stand on the government con trol of schools but has instead con tented himself with the statement that he is for good schooling and equal scholastic opportunities for all. President Harry Truman and his running mate. Senator Barkley, also have some promises. Along with his foreign policy which will remain the same as he is now following, Truman hopes to bring about peace and un derstanding with the whole world. He promises too an end to inflation through more price control, and fed eral control of education in the Unit ed States. Truman offers the enforce- thousand and one other two to eight- letter organizations which sprang up during the era of the W. P. A. and lasted through the war, but at least this four-letter thing is more enter- It all began about twelve years ago when Congress chartered an official organization which was to serve as a common meeting ground for the pro fessional and amateur, stagehand and producer. Although that may have been im pressively written on paper, it has only been in recent years, with the trend of ‘more theatre everywhere’ becoming popular dissentation ma terial for critics — that ANTA has begun to use its full power, and ac tually mean something to the drama lover of Towaskie, Indiana as well as the Park Avenuer of New York City. The organization’s membership consists of some of the most notable names in contemparary theater, and all have combined their talents, as seen in the “ANTA Album” benefit performance last January — to de centralize the American theater. The best illustration, of cour.se, is the Ex perimental Theater whose main sup port is ANTA. However, let us not think too op timistically for it has not reached us all. Certainly, it is not difficult to realize America’s future culture de pends on good drama becoming more real to every citizen. Perhaps as col lege students — and this is one of ANTA’s main interests — v?e can catch a few ideas of the organiza tion’s worth and apply them to our campus , and community situations. Lawrence Oliver must have this in mind as he skyrockets to still greater fame in his last adaptation of Hamlet for he has taken a popular type of en tertainment as a medium for authen tic. productions of the classes; and most critics feel he has done a superb job. Those of you who saw Henry V were undoubtedly impressed with th. fact of how real Shakespeare can become in our modern theater . . . . Shakespeare’s greatness is because of his universal and immortal appeal. You then will be delighted to know Hamlet has been hailed almost unan imously as a still better masterpiece. Again Lawrence Oliver presents al' the melodrama, comedy and tragedy of life that Shakespeare mastered. Once again the excellence of good di recting and superb performances are put before us. It goes without saying that we’ll take advantage of any op- cause of his stand on prejudice of any kind, has become very unpopu lar. His platform, too, hinges on peace in the world. However, Wal lace’s policy discussion and peace with Russia . . . and that is some thing I have ceased to think most Americans desire. Wallace promises the elimination of all slums and the building of new homes for all those who are thus dispossessed and the enforcement of anti-discrimination laws throughout the entire U. S. A. He plans to stop inflation through recommendation is being put forth concerning an article in October’s issue of “THEATER ARTS,” Shake- peare at Sardi’s. It’s quite non- Shakespearean, and will make you laugh for days afterward. Also featured in this month’s “THEATER ARTS” is a complete script of The Winslow Boy and an ex cerpt from Small Wonder. Find some time to get acquainted with this magazine for it is considered one of the most informative and interesting publications in America. And while speaking of the campus, it is probably a very good opportunity to tell the Freshmen how wonderful they were when they made their de but into the Little Theater last Fri day evening. Our favorite was “This Property Is Condemned,” because, probably we are in love with Tennes see Williams as most females are to day. To Lucy Arrington, the star of Friday night’s performance, we think you did a splendid job. While, by all means, Henry Smith was almost per fect as the Russian gentleman in An ton Chekov’s comedy, “The Boor.” “A Woman In The Freight Car” was of the typical melodramatic class, but the suspense — which was sustained throughout — kept us on the edge of cur seats, which, after all, is the main point. Then too, I might add, we found the exposition a little vague and difficult to follow. Without a doubt, it was an entertaining and va ried evening, thanks to well-timed acting and crew participation. Last week-end was especially pleasant because not only were we well entertained by the Freshme'^ Theater Guild, but the Playlikers of Woman’s College. Their presentation of“The Skin of Our Teeth,” which was excellently done, both technically and dramatically. As most of you know, “The Skin of Our Teeth” is a drama by that well- known playwright, Thornton Wilder, and for many years was one of the best Broadway hits starring Otis Skinner. It remnds one of a patch work quilt. There are a thousand sundry pieces of various shades and hues, but in the end, they make one beautiful whole. However, we of the audience, who must watch the as- semblance of the pieces, too often feel the need for a cup of sustaining tea. As one sits through two hours of mankind’s history being portrayed through allegorism, personification, comical and tragic situations, and sometimes outright farce. It’s a bless ing that disintegration of the per sonality does not take place. But the fact is that its very incongruity is its charm. cerned about his playmates. Through j in saying that keeping the classrooms ment of the Civil Rights of all Ameri adolescence and youth, the scope of clean is out responsibility for here a ] cans and the erasure of all slum areas ' reviving price control and mild ra his trend of thought broadens, from wholesome atmosphere of learning i in the country. Truman and his party school, to community, to state, to is to be attained. base their main campaign on two nation, and as an adult, to the world. I Now that you have become mem- general statements: “You’ve already Has your mind broadened as it j bers of the Bennett family we know seen what the Democrats can do, should, or are you still an infant who that you too accept the responsibili- why change?” and “See what the is concerned with self? If so, why not ties. We are assured that you will put Republican Congress has done, imag- take time out to see what is happen- forth every possible effort in creating ine what adding a Republican Presi- ing around you. State, national and an atmosphere conducive to good dent to this would mean.” The Demo- learning and happiness. cratic platform is strong as is the Re- The many activities of the Bennett publican, but we must remember, tioning. Wallace stands that he wants to carry through all that was started NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The De partment of Student Work of the general Board of Education of The Methodist Church has announced that from October, 1948, through May, 1949, 36 state conferences of the Methodist Student Movement will be held. According to Dr. Harvey Brown, associate secretary of the Department of Student Work, the first state con ference will be held in Ames, Iowa at Iowa State College on October 1-3. by Franklin D. Roosevelt. His chances | ^ater, on October 29-31, conference however, seem quite slim as he him- world-wide events affect your life directly or indirectly. If you will be come and act concerned, you can al leviate these events to affect your life favorably in many instances. self realizes since he made the state ment that he planned to keep build ing the Progressive party even after the November election. Governor Thurmond of South Carolina and his running mate, will be held in Georgia, Montana and Oregon. The primary purposes of these con ferences are to provide Christian fel lowship and offer an opportunity for students to share experiences in pro- certs, dances and parties are thing seldom kept after election day. quite a sensation, especially in “Dix- j planning and m the develop- in the future to which we can look Henry Wallace and his running ieland” proper. Governor Thurmond | ment of worthwhile religious pro- Do you know what your school’s forward. mate. Senator Glenn Taylor, startled stands for states rights in any situa- j grams on local campuses. The role of biggest problem at hand is? Have you We are sure that you will become the nation about a year ago in the tion. As far as Thurmond is concern- the Department of Student Work is thought about it or done anything obligated along with the rest of us in formation of the Progressive Party ed, the rights of the states to legislate to provide leadership to assist stu- about that problem? making Bennett reign in every way. Wallace, because of his beliefs, and for themselves is the most importan dents in the solution of personal and You are a citizen of the United you, whom we proudly welcome to because of his defiance of the two issue of today, that and the enforce- i group problems in the area of relig- States. Do you know the current is- the ever-increasing Bennett family, main political parties, and also be- ment of the supremacy of white skin. ion. family, such as birthday dinners, con- promises are so easy to make and so Smith, of Mississippi, are causing « 1_1 1 A. _ fi. n ol 1 1« 1V _
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