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Page Two THE DAILY TAR HEEL SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1946 Curriculum Expansion The University of North Carolina, like many other educational institutions in the nation, faces a grave problem of expansion. Some say, "Retain the quality and reduce the quantity" and oth ers say, "Provide educational facilities for all." It is natural for these conflicts in opinion to exist. Both schools of thought have their high points, b'ut are for the most part on the question of how crowded can the educational plant be to operate at its best. No one will know until the results of functioning with double enrollment reveal the answer. Along the lines of physi cal expansion, to meet the increased enrollment, comes the problem of providing curriculum to meet the needs of the day. Benjamin Fine, in the New York Times, reveals that colleges throughout the country are rising to meet demands by students for more studies in Russian history, literature and language. He reports that the trend has gained momentum from Canada to New Mexico. Educators are encouraging the trend, believing that through better understanding of the Russian language, history and lit erature will come the means to create a lasting peace. Fine also said that the educators were anxious to see Russian educational interest reciprocate. It is possible that the. New York Times is granting this move ment, in some of the leading American colleges, too much credit for its value. But compare the wave of interest in Latin Ameri can problems which swept through the nation's colleges only a few years ago. Students desired to learn more about the lan guage, the people their literature, arts and history. Some of those same students of only a few years back have been success ful in drawing the ties of Western Hemispherical relations closer together. This stimulation of interest in Latin America has not died out. There is still the cry, "Look South, Son, Look South." The time students in this country applied to the study of Latin America was anything but wasteful. There has been a sub stantial improvement in the relations between the United States and Latin America. Citing the Latin American improvement as an example, why wouldn't the desire to learn more about Rus sia be profitable? Some 150 colleges and several thousand stu dents are taking a gamble that this study of Russian people will be a fruitful project. Now the University has a challenge to meet the needs of the day. Other colleges have started the work. Carolina can't boast a place among the firsts of the Russian studies advocators as it did on the same type work on Latin America. Such a de partment will be an expansion necessitating more expenditure. Maybe there is no student interest. There are many problems facing expansion of curriculum, particularly studies of Russia. But, as the University gears to grind against the increased load of double enrollment, we hope that it will leave a little oil to keep the mechanisms of curriculum moving forward. A Man We'll Miss Across the page in the "Letters" column we are printing a letter we received yesterday. The letter is from a person who was so well-known and well-liked on the Carolina campus that we fell sure many of his friends will appreciate the chance to read it, just as he would appreciate their having the chance. The man who wrote the letter is known to every old Carolina student. Dean of Men at the University in 1942, Roland B. "Pete" Parker was always admired and respected by every stu dent who knew and worked with him. Always a friend of the individual student and one of the foremost proponents of the liberalism for which Carolina is noted, Parker left Carolina for duty with the Red Cross during the war. Returning to the campus, he served as one of the veterans' advisers, continuing to be one of the most helpful men on the campus. His policy of placing the students' benefits above all else and his sincere and honest efforts unfortunately met with the dis favor of certain University officials, who constantly made, his stay here a difficult one in many respects, but he remained the students' best friend to the very end. The loss of Pete Parker and men like him is one that the University can ill afford. He failed to get a chance to make all of his good-byes before leaving. We, too, f egret that all of the students who knew and respected him as teacher, adviser, and friend didn't get a chance to wish him farewell and bon voyage. The official newspaper of the Publication Board of the University of North Carolina Chap! Hill where it is published daily, except Mondays, examination and vacation period; during the official summer terms, it is published semi-weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Entered as vcond-c!as matter at the post cffice at Chapel Hill, N. C, under the act of March 8. 1879. Subscription price: $5.00 per college year. ' COMPLETE LEASED WIRE SERVICE OF UNITED PRESS The opinions expressed by the columnists are their own and not neces sarily those of The Daily Tar Heel. BILL WOESTENDIEK ROLAND GIDUZ .... IRWIN SMALLWOOD BILL SELIG BURTON MYERS FOR THIS Night Editor: Barron Mills Seel : Editor Managing Editor Sports Editor Business Manager Circulation Manager ISSUE ' Sports: Bob Goldwater .. jiAi - T ". ""' p ? I (NDUSTRfU MZA STOCKS n I A 7 HIM lit IP llYllltf 111 'Gee I shoulda bought World Affairs Issue of Control of Straits Called Any thing But One-Side ' By Manny Margolis It seems that the Russians are talking "Turkey" again. The Soviet Gov ernment, still smarting from the "Straits-jacket" into which it was placed by a pro-German Turkey during the recent war, is demanding joint Turkish Soviet control of the vital Dardanelles. The issue is anything but onesided. Russia is demanding access to what she considers to be her "own back-yard." The U. S.-British position is that the Soviets are not entitled to such access unless it is granted to .the non-Black Sea Powers as well. (And strangely enough, that was exactly the British-Japanese position at the Montreux Convention of 1936). But why should Anglo-American f motives be so suspect to the Soviet Union? How can the Russians be so unreasonable? What is their point of view? These questions must be answered if we are to under stand this current impasse. In the first place, it would appear that two and two, when added togeth er make four, even in Russian. For example, Walter Lippman's editorial in the New York Herald Tribune on Sept. 9th made lots of sense to the Russians. They were no doubt par ticularly interested in his suggestion that we build "American power at a selected point where, if war comes, the Soviet Union would from the outset be on the defensive. That point is manifestly in the Eastern Medi terranean in the direction of the Black Sea. For at that point, Ameri can sea and air power can be brought within reach of the vital centers of Russia." Second, as editorial . writer James Reston put it in last Sunday's New York Times, "(Control of the Straits) . . . would bring Soviet power into the Mediterranean area, where it would be able to exert great influence on the entire near and Middle East." Obviously, this would completely disrupt the Brit ish colonial and imperial policy there. According to the Russians, this would eventuate in neither a British India nor a Red India (Mr. Churchill's warnings notwithstand ing) but an Indian India. Third, it appears that the Soviets are eqaully capable with geography as with arithmetic. They say that the Panama Canal is 1200 miles from the tip of Florida, that the Suez Canal is 3500 miles from the British Isles, while Odessa is just 350 miles from the Bosphorus. And, in the last analysis, is there any common-sense basis for the "warguments" which today revolve around the Dardanelles question? In a world of atomic, bacterial, and bio logical warfare, it would hardly sound like the usually coldly realis tic Russians to demand bases which extend their fortifications an addi tional 350 miles! The probabilities are that that would mean merely an additional hour's flying time for a squadron of "Truculent Turtles." Just a drop in the fuel tank! WINGBACKS HARD WORKERS Two of the most earnest members of the University of North Carolina football squad are Jack Fitch and John Clements. Both of them are wingbacks and excellent runners. They are close friends and work hard together. Both Fitch and Clements have been drilling extensively in punting recently and have done so well that they may get a chance to do some of Carolina's kicking this fall. Clements never kicked before last year but has become deeply in terested in the art. some while I was there . . ." From Other Campuses Washington, D. C. (LP.) Sena tor James M. Mead (D., N.Y.) ex pressed hope that the program auth orized by S.2085, approved by Presi dent Truman recently, will go for ward speedily. Under the measure sponsored by the Senator, the Fed eral Works Administrator is author ized to provide temporary education al facilities at institutions handicap ped by shortages of classrooms, lab oratories, dining halls, infirmaries and similar facilities, in furnishing courses of training for veterans un der the G.I. Bill of Rights. Seventy five million dollars has been appro priated for these purposes. "Now that the President has ap proved this measure," Senator Mead said, "I am assured by Major General Philip B. Fleming, Federal Works Administrator, that he is proceeding immediately to accept applications from colleges in need of these facil ities, and that he is prepared to pro cess them without delay so that the work may go forward as rapidly as possible. Among foreign students now at tending Harvard are several who ser ved during the war with the French and Norwegian undergrounds, as well as several representatives of foreign governments who are taking special courses at the university. Crossword Puzzle ACROSS 1 Impassive 6 8tlcfc 12 Harmonized 13 Lubrlcater 14 Indefinite article 15 olsture 17- CoialJ spot 18- -Sodium (symb.) 19- Greek letter 31 Sword 23 Things flaw) 24 Cloth specks 25 Tricky 27 Challenge 28 Having more years 30 Made sound liktf crow 31 Superiority 32 Entice 35 Shouts 39 Away from wind 40 Coax 42 Basic part 43 Writer's Implement 44 Customs 46 Mountain peak 47 English version (abbr.) 48 Convulsion 49 Lid 61 Tellurium (symb. i 52 Pay back 54 Green spots 58 Drinks (slang) 57 Old violins (colloq.) 3 4 5 "" lb 17 19 9 lio III 1 m is IT"j n VZPTt 22 JZ?2i J9 77? no mi ?7 4i a ;tl 11 I'm mill MX, kf l'Iud fuUn IradluM, lac CPU Roandtable Discussing Whether or Not BaruchPlan Can Prevent. War By A. B. Volkov On every hand the inevitability of war is taken for granted. As was stated a few days ago in this paper people feel that it is war, either now or later. This is a defeatist attitude. We must start thinking on a rational basis and examine many of our fundamental hypotheses if civilization is to endure. The most vital issue of the day is prevention of atomic warfare. Two main plans have been proposed the Baruch Report and the'Gromyko proposal. The United States has taken a very strong stand on the Baruch Report and only during the past few weeks has criticism been leveled against this stand. Henry A. Wallace feels that the un swerving attitude taken is endanger- mg our Union. relations with the Sovie The main points of the . Baruch Report are: 1. The formation of an atomic development authority, 2. abolition of the veto power in the UN Security Council, 3. Control powers to be granted to the ADA, and 4. The eventual release by the U. S. of atomic secrets of the ADA. The main points of Gromyko's pro posal are: 1. The outlawing of any weapon based on atomic energy, 2. The destruction of stock-piled atomic weapons by the contracting nations, 3. Inclusion of all nations in the final agreement and, 4. The formation of a commission to deter mine control provisions and ad ministering organization. Both plans of necessity are tenta tive and by no means perfect. From the American point of view, how ever, an analysis of the weaknesses of the Baruch Report is the most im portant. There are three basic weak nesses that make any strict adher ence to this plan unreasonable and dangerous. First is the question of the veto power. If an atomic war is to be prevented, complete unanimity between the great powers is absolu tely necessary. If a truly basic con flict occurs, the presence or lack of the veto power will make absolutely no difference. The issue is therefore extraneous and hinders a solution of the problem. The second weakness is the tan gled economic status of the bomb in this country. The U. S. is the sole consumer of atomic products, but the production is in the hands of a three-way vertical trust. The Rarnch Renort does not noint to K economic internationalization of the bomb which is just as important as political internationalization. The last and main weakness of the Re port is the control provisions and the final dispensation of informa tion controlled by the U. S. It is naive to believe that the res' of the world will sacrifice sovereign ty and allow a rigid control of their laboratories and production facilities on atomic power, while the U. S. re mains aloof until it finally conde scends to destroy its weapons and share its atomic know-how with an ADA which is essentially a creature of its own making. To maintain such a view without compromise will only lead to deadlock, as it indeed already had done, and make a later solution even more difficult. We must stop all self-righteous thinking and work for an immediate and practical compro mise. Evanston, III. (IP) A new pro gram designed to foster better un derstanding among nations of the Western Hemisphere and to train students for service in Central and South America has been instituted at Northwestern University. ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE HOIOITI BALL IRIUIN ARNALR I L El, A SE leljcramDtenet LQ OKE Dp S T AG' Q L P T E E T ETrTs RAZE JB EAR jOtC asep unts PsjT iMlEC C R JS S GmI T T ISfTE R L EUP E TT JkI N D P.L A YTeTdI a k e "n r i e rnojpji miairi irTe n t IyioIsIti DOWN 1 Two-headed nan 2 Growth In throat 3 Forwardl 4 Conducted ft The " of March" 7 Portal 8 Successful play A deity In Semitic religion 10 FaU in promise 11 Wiped out 18 Part of to be" 17 Algerian ruler 20 India (poet.) 22 Foolish talk 23 Untrained 25 Vale in Greece famed by poets 27 Merrier 29 Rodent 30 Weep 32 Candles 33 FootbaU team 34 Players 36 Much 37 Robbed 38 Strain 40 Fly larvi 41 Obtain 44 Catchers glove 45 Grime 48 Evergreen tret 60 Level of exchange 53 Month (abbr.i 65 A continent tabbn - - ettekl Farewell Letter Dear Bill: I am on my way to a post in Japan where I shall be an instructor in the War Department's Educational Pro gram. My departure from Carolina pri marily results from health factors. A long-standing sinus-respiratory ail ment was considerably aggravated by my stay in India during the war. If my health does not improve as a re sult of my location near the sea (where I will be stationed in Japan) I plan to migrate to a mild dry spot in South ern California. I am acting in ac cordance with medical advice that I respect. I informed the administration of my probable departure during Feb ruary when my condition was appar ently being aggravated by winter on the Hill. My final decision was made in late spring. 'Twould take an encyclopedia to ex press my feelings on the occasion of my separation from the Hill on a permanent basis. Many of my rich est and most unforgetable experienc es resulted from my associations at the University. My overseas travel orders came with unexpected speed and gave me no chance for the amenities of farewell. Then, I would have found it a bit too difficult to say formal good-byes. My most immediate regret is that I will not be around to see many of the veterans who are returning to the Hill this fall. But they'll understand. Best of luck to the Daily Tar Heel, to you, and all others who love the spirit of Carolina. Hope to make the Homecoming game next year. Sincerely, Pete Parker P. S. As the Fates would have it, I travelled here on the S.S. CHAPEL HILL VICTORY. I must say that the transport does not compare favorably with the home town of Carolina. Address after tomorrow: 5 Roland B. Parker (civilian) I and E Section 13th Airforce APO 719-2 San Francisco (Ed. note the above letter is pub lished for the benefit of all those who know the writer. For their benefit we have also included his new ad dress.) No Liberal Wages Dear Editor: The University of North Carolina, reputedly a liberal institution cannot be accused of being liberal in the mat ter of wages paid to its employees. University laundry workers receive as little as 35 cents an hour for hard and disagreable work. Janitors and other manual laborers, many of whom have large families and who have worked loyally for the University for 20 and 25 years, earn as little as 40 and 45 cents an hour. The skilled workers, painters, mechanics, carpenters, and electricians receive a. wage sufficient t to produce for the State of North Caro. ina only a supply of undernourished sick and delinquent people as reflect- -v mgcvciii, ocievLive oervice rate of rejectees. Can students, veterans or non-vet erans, sit ,idly by and watch other human beings become sick, under nourished, old before their time, and case numbers for North Carolina's renowned sociologists or will stu dents raise their voices to protest the reinstitution of salary among the cam pus workers at Chapel Hill? Sincerely yours, MARTIN A. WATKINS The Daily Tar Heel delivery com plaint box is in the YMCA office.
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