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THE DAILY TAR HEEL
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1946
The Sad Truth
Hand-in-hand with the comments about the increasing tinge of
professionalism being added to collegiate football which were
made on this page yesterday go the numerous disputes at col
leges the country over concerning students' seats at the games.
Last week, many Carolina students were righteously resent
ful over having been stuck in the end of the stadium behind the
goal line. Athletic Association officials claimed an underesti
mate of the size of the student body was one of 'the reasons.
But it is to be noted that the fact that football pays for the
whole athletic program and that most of the money comes
from the alumni was also mentioned as a reason and a very
strong one, we might add.
Similar situations exist throughout the nation. Three of the
more publicized instances occurred at Georgia Tech, New Mex
ico, and, this past week, at Duke. '
In each case student opposition was loud and bitter. It still
is. The biggest disturbance was created by Georgia Tech stu
dents, who campaigned loudly enough about their seats in the
end zone "to force the athletic department there to call back all
tickets they had sold and renumber them so that the students
got good seats in the middle of the field.
Now Duke students are complaining verbally and via Durham
newspapers. They sit from the 30-yard line back around be
hind the end zone. They raise a good question. Namely, who
shall be representative of the University the students, or the
football team.
The sad truth is that today's answer to the above question is
the football team. It strikes us that this is a direct step to-5
wards elimfnating the collegiate aspect of college football. When
college football becomes purely a business matter, it has slipped
far out of its original sphere.
Large salaries to coaches and players was the first step to
wards professionalizing college football. Shunting students to
various sections of the stadia to make room for the people who
provide the money is step number two.
College football is rapidly becoming a thing of the past. Col
lege football has always been a vital, living sport because of
the undying spirit of student bodies who supported their teams
through good and bad seasons not because of alumni who
seek to determine a school's prestige by its football team.
College spirit and big business do not mix.
Give Them A Lift
The word consideration is getting a real workout these days,
but some of us still could show a
In this particular instance, we
students living off the campus at
boro to Durham. These students
of the day and evening.
Most of them aren't fortunate
get back and forth as best they can. However, some of the
commuters do have autos. A little more consideration by these
fortunates and by student drivers living on campus in picking
up Carolina students en route
drivers and will be of invaluable
get to and from the campus daily.
Most of the off -campus students would rather hitchhike than
sweat out the crowded bus services. Others live off regular bus
routes. Give them a break and
them.
So True
Said a friend to a teacher, "I'm
to continue your education at the University this summer. Are
you working for your M.S. degree?" Replied the teacher,
"Yes, officially for an M.S. and unofficially for an M-R-S."
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plain how unions, but not the meat packers, can strike against
the public welfare. If you want to hear another play on words,
ask a right wing conservative the same thing.
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lot more of it than we are.
are thinking about the many
various locations from Carr-
attend classes at various hours
enough to have cars and must
will inflict no hardship on the
help to the student who must
pick 'em up next time you pass
so glad that you are planning
words get a left-winger to ex
Board of the University of North Carolina
Editor
Managing Editor
- Sports Editor
.. Business Manager
Circulation Manager
Strictly Detrimental ....
No Time for Dull Lectures
.
In Present-Day Classrooms
Carolina's men have returned, with many a balding pate among them to
testify to just how long it's been since they last hit books alone.
' While some of the new-old men probably trekked to Chapel Hill only for a
revival of the "big weekend" with its resultant "big head" on Sunday, the
majority of GI Joe College is back for intensive study. It is a hard-headed
proposition of completing mastery of the tools needed for the future and any
short-changing of these sixty-five-a-monthers should be stamped out.
We believe that the UNC administration has done its level 'best and cer
tainly the fullest class here doesn't compare to classroom populations at
other universities. Summer students
out on the West Coast report courses
given to hundreds of men simultan
eously, with half of the student body
way out in left field. The only thing
that has been sacrificed here is the
age-old custom of two seats per man,
one for his raincoat.
But in another sense, and one
which individuals are responsible
for, full value isn't being received.
When classes were only the excuse
for remaining in school, insipid and
pointless lectures delivered in mon-,
otone deadness weren't particularly
minded. In fact, there was one pro
fessor especially recommended to
insomniacs.
That isn't the case today. ; Every
lecture where the point is deadened
and buried, every class that is de
voted to heavy duty on the crossword
page is an hour of ill repute. From
what we've heard, there are enough
of these to make the situation a ser
ious one.
You've probably had an instructor
whose dulcet tones rarely interrupt
pleasant thoughts of the day or date.
Endlessly he drones on, like a per
sistent but stingerless bee. These men
are not in any one department, but
rather sprinkled throughout an other
wise praiseworthy faculty. Students
trapped in this maze of ineffective
ness usually bone up for the finals
and then promptly "forget anything
important that they may have gotten
from the course.
The recent infusion of young men
has reduced the "doldrums" boys, but
Breaking Faith?
Dear Editor,
This letter is a protest to the re
newal of the column by Manny Mar-
golis entitled "World Affairs." I feel
that you have broken faith with the
students in using this material. One
of the first issues of the year prom-
ised the students that they would not
have to suffer controversial bickering
caused by the expressions of personal
and selfish opinion.
Margolis' first article brought up
the most controversial topic of today
and gave no facts at all but consisted
I purely of personal opinion. Everyone
I know (even moderate left-wingers)
disagree with Margolis' purely per-
sonal politics based on the "Party
Line." As you know, Margolis is one
of our few extreme left-wingers. I
don't believe the general public of
non-Marxists appreciates his views,
If vou must have a column on
"World Affairs" I believe it would
be better to get someone who will
give the facts in a non-partisan man-
ner.
The students have been promised
that valuable Tar Heel space will be
used for material of importance. That
promise has been violated. Shall the
UllUXlk3C: &- Vi JVV. LV U nil! II l A.J.U. tj I
revert to the wasteful bickering be
tween the Conservatives and the ex
treme Left?
Hopefully yours,
PAUL E. MULLINAX.
(Ed. Note The columns of this
paper are open to all writers of
ability. The DTH does not agree
with the opinions of some of the
columnists whose writings ap
pear on this page, but it shall
never be our policy to throttle
the students' voices by refusing
to print their viewpoints. Our
pages are always open to writers
of ability. All columnists have
the right to express their own
opinions.) '
New Haven, Conn. (LP.) Presi
dent Charles Seymour of Yale Univer
sity recently announced the creation of
a new Department of Religion which
will embrace studies at the undergrad-
..X. II Al 1 I 1 1 I
uate as wen as .me graauate level.
Yale has for many years maintain-
ed a Department of Religion on the
graduate level which has functioned
through-the Divinity School and has
also affered courses in religion to un-.
dergraduates.
was.'
those that remain should re-examine
their approach, revitalize their de
livery. It is hardly enough to have
cogent material, if it never gets fur
ther than the outer ear.
Notes that have served for ten
years of classes might well be re
tired at half-pay and a new survey
of his course started by the pro
fessor. Unfortunately, a method for
recording every teacher's voice isn't
present, but self-criticism would
greatly aid members of the faculty
suffering from malignant meander
ings. "Selling" is a nasty word to use
with education, but it is made even
more vital because of the increased
size of classes. A vital, interesting ap
proach and speech is the best insur
ance against widespread apathy in
the classroom. Certainly, every teach
er prefers speaking to an audience
which is actually listening.
The high quality of our professors,
amazingly so in view of UNC's de
flation salaries, makes the large ma
jority of our courses extremely worth
while. Many important studies are
being avoided like the plague or
stumbled through in blindness be
cause men with ability to interpret
these courses are allowing themselves
the unfortunate vice of sonambulist
speech.
Neither professor nor student can
hope to sleep-walk through a quar
ter's study and hope to do a decent
job of teaching or learning.
"Love for Carolina"
Dear Sir:
During the last quarter of summer
school, the Tar Heel editors fought a
u-allant battle in hehalf of Mr. Tonv
Yovicsin, a football player whose
eligibility was in question. The out-
come of this battle was determined
during the summer recess but to
date the Tar Heel has failed to in-
form the student body of the result,
Since Friday will be the date of the
Carolina-Miami game, this is an im-
portant omission.
In a signed article for the Tar
Heel, Mr. Tom Eller wrote on August
3, "Tony has enough' educational aid
under Public Law 346 to get his full
Master's Degree in physical educa-
tion, the profession of his choice . . .
No school in the South will compare
with the one here . . . What can be a
more sincere indication of a desire
for an education and a love for Caro
Jina than for a probable All-America
player to remain here after he has
been declared ineligible.
A Tar Heel editorial on August 2
declared, "Other sources in the state
had . . . dangerously used the term
'tramp' athlete when referring to
him . . . win, lose or draw, here's to
Tony Yovicsin, who has weathered it
. i i i i i
all witn aamiraDie patience ana
faith."
Such glowing words were not in
vain perhaps. The turning point o
Friday's game with Miami could
easily be the man who has enough
educational aid under Public Law 346
to get his full Master's Degree, who
has a sincere desire for education,
who is not a 'tramp' athlete and who
has a "love for Carolina" Mr. Tony
Yovicsin. Should Miami defeat Caro
lina this Friday, I don't think the Tar
Heel will toast the Hurricanes' left
end, none other than Mr. Tony Yo-
I vicsin. Do you?
Very truly yours,
ROBERT NEILL.
"I hear you and the leading lady
are on the outs."
Electrician: "Yeah, it was one of
those quick-change scenes with the
stage all dark. She asked for tights
and I thought she said lights."
West Pointer.
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onm, and I've been afraid of firearms
since birth."
John: "Was your mother scared by
a gun:"
Helen: "No, but I think my father
Carolina Merry-Go-Round
By
As students of the University all of us should start thinking about the
meeting of the next session of the State Legislature which convenes in Ral
eigh in January.
One of the main subjects to be decided upon is the amount to be appro
priated for the maintenance and operation of our university, a subject that
affects each one of us in the most direct manner. Perhaps many readers know
this but the fact is that all tuition and similar sources of income goes directly
( into the State General Fund and consequently the university must depend
Sound Track
By Bob Finehout
If you've got a lonesome half buck
knocking around in your denims you
can be rid of it quite painlessly at the
Astor theater in Durham .Up until
a few weeks ago the Astor special
ized in what the industry terms an
"adventure" policy, which is a way of
saying that Sunset Carson, the Bow-
ery kids , and Trigger were f requen
inmates. On Saturdays you could get
two features and chapter 13 of the
"Hidden Claw" for 17 cents andor
22 cents with a box of popcorn.
But now the ' popcorn machine,
like the buffalo that used to roam
the Astor's screen so serenely, has
vanished. Instead of multi-colored
lithos picturing John "Carradine,
and shaggy werewolves, discreet
posters staidly announce that "Pepe
Le Moke," with complete English
titles is playing. What gives? you
should ask about now.
Simply stated, the Astor has traded
its lariat for a lorgnette. The tiny
playhouse is no longer a stable for
Trigger, Champion and Rex, King of
the Wild Horses, but a Jtheatuh, an
intimate cinema devoted to the best
in foreign films. The Astor has gone
arty.
It is now under the proprietorship
of a chain of art theaters throughout
the east, the foremost of which is
the Little Carnesrie in New York
City. In the past such distinguished
foreign films as "La Maternelle,"
"Mayerling," "The Baker's Wife,"
"Thunderock," and ."Ballerina" have
played this circuit aided and abbetted
by the pleasant jingle of good Ameri
can silver.
For such pictures to turn a pro
fitable dollar, they must be exhibited
in select territories where the patrons
prefer Raimu to Sonny Tufts. In Dur
ham where the population has faith
fully supported the Astor it was
then called the Ellis and its bloody
saddle policy the enterprise is no
small gamble.
The audience response to the first
week's offering, "Open City," prov
ed to be most gratifying. "We had
standing room only the first three
days," a Mr. Norton, the manager
confided to us. The success of "Op
en City" is not merely opening week
success, however, for wherever that
film has been exhibited its tenancy
has been prolonged, because of the
praise it reaps from the press.
We asked Mr. 'Norton if he had
considered showing worthwhile Amer
ican revivals. "Yes," he said, "I have,
but the chain here in Durham is
watching my every move like a hawk."
"You mean," we asked, "they might
oppose your booking American pro
duct?" "Exactly." We nodded knowingly.
In the unpretentious lobby, which
is decorated in a restful skyblue, are
posters announcing some of the forth
coming attractions. "That's a good
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3 entirely upon the action of the legisla
ture to keep going. In my opinion this
is an awkward and hazardous ar
rangement but my understanding of
the situation is that it would take a
charter amendment to correct it, an
action that undoubtedly will occur for
a long time to come.
Therefore it is imperative that
every student write, or if possible
personally see his or her legislative
representative this fall in order to
convince him that the most impor
tant pillar of education in the state,
our university, must not deteriorate
because of insufficient money to op
erate. It need only be pointed out
that Carolina loses top-notch edu
cators every year to other schools
because things like the high-cost-of-living
force them to accept bet
ter salaries elsewhere.
Present to them the picture of an
overcrowded library with an over
worked staff facing the problem that
lack of funds has restricted the pur
chase of important books and current
publications all of which in turn re
duces the effectiveness of the whole
university.
There is much to be done and to
do it means that the university must
have a substantial appropriation.
Early last spring the Saturday Re
view of Literature noted this univer
sity as being, "Certainly one of the
two . or three best state universities
in the country." We who are the
students of the University can do no
legs than to tell our legislators our
minimum needs here.
If Carolina is important enough
for us to spend out time here so
that we may benefit as individuals
and as future contributors to so
ciety and this state then we must
continue to improve Carolina and
make it "the best state university
in the country."
If nothing is done, partly by reason
of our inertia in the matter, Carolina
most certainly will fall from its posi
tion of respect and prominence in the
field of knowledge, education and ser
vice.
(Note to John Mitchell: Your note
reached me too late to include and
discuss in the Merry-Go-Round be
fore deadline. See next Tuesday's is
sue.) picture," we said pointing to the sign
with the title "Hymn of the Nations"
on it. "Yes it is," said Mr. Norton,
"and with that we are going to show
'Portrait of a Woman' starring Fran
coise Rosay."
"Boy!" we said in amazement.
On one of the walls hangs a poster
advertising "Brief Encounter," the
newest Noel Coward importation
which is due for an early engagement
at the Astor. "That's still playing at
the Little Carnegie," we observed.
"Yes, I know it. We expect it to get
a month down here," Mr. Norton re
marked. "Whew," we ejaculated and left for
Chapel Hill.
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