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i i X i The official stiidefit newspaper of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where it Is published by the Publications Board daily during the regular sessions of the University at Colonial Press, Inc.. except Sat.. un.. Monday, examinations and - vacation periods and during the official summer terms when published semi-weekly. Entered as second class matter at the Post Office of Chapel Hill. N. C, under the act of March 3. 1879. Subscription price: $8 per year. $3 per quarter. Member of the Associated Press, which is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news and features herein. Opinions expressed by columnists are not necessarily those of this newspaper. Editor-in Chief !L7.r..liIl..".' ... ...1 GLENN HARDEN Business Manager ... - OLIVER W ATKINS Managing Editor :.. .- - ANDY TAYLOR Associate Editor - WALT DEAR Sports Editor - ZANE ROBBINS Jim Sehenck, Office Manager Marie Costello. Adv. Manager For This L&ue: Night Editor. Rolfe Neill; Sports. Bill Peacock Freedom And The Daily Tar. Heel is a very fortunate newspaper, in the journalistic world. It claims more freedom than most papers of any size. It is accountable to its publishers, the student body, only through a small board of five men, who have no power over the editorial. policy. , . - Its subscribers, also the students, cannot cancel their sub scriptions at will. It is the only plausible media available to its advertisers. The government under which it operates immediately, has never passed a libel law. In order to sue it for libel, under the laws of the state of North Carolina, an individual would have to sue the state itself, a formidable adversary. This is truly a free press, in the strongest sense of the word. Yet or perhaps for that reason The Daily Tar Heel has in the past been accused of abusing its freedom. It has been accused of failure to meet its responsibilities, which are myriad. This paper is responsible, and must be responsible, to the whole state of North Carolina. It is responsible to the trustees of this University, to the University administration and fac ulty, because to all of these people, The Daily Tar Heel rep resents the voice of the students of this institution. But The Daily Tar Heel's great responsibility is to the stu dents it serves to the students, who pay for it, who are its owners and its publishers. It owes them comprehensive . and accurate coverage of every phase of student life. It owes them a journalistic workshop. It owes training and recognition to every student who wants to join its staff. It owes them an open shop, in every sense of the word. It owes each student his newspaper, delivered on time, in a readable condition. It owes them entertainment. Insofar as it is financially possible, it owes them readable features, both syndicated and local. ... It owes them meaningful editorial material, impersonal, objective and intelligent. . . It owes them honesty. Above all, it owes them art honest presentation of the news and an honest appraisal of the news. It deserves of the students enough working staff members to meet these responsibilities, and to carry out these duties. It deserves of the students enough interest to protect it from outside influence the sort of interest, for instance, which is gained through campus elections. It deserves of the students their active support, for with out them it will die. The veracity of The Daily Tar Heel has been questioned in the past. It has been under suspicion here and. elsewhere in the state. It must meet its responsibilities; it must perform its duties. It owes that to its freedoms. A Guy. . . A gujf named Edward O. Diggs is coming to school here next fall. His coming rated the lead story in last Wednesday's Daily Tar Heel, and a letter in today's paper. That is because he is the first Negro ever to be admitted to school here. He will enter into an atmosphere which will be strange to him, because he Will be strange to it. Edward Diggs is a johnny-come-lately to Carolina. He is probably the first of many Negro students, all of whom will be johnny-come-late-lies at this institution. This is not a new situation to the University. In 1903, there were some other johnny-come-latelies who stepped bravely onto a campus where they had never been before. Most folks in these parts through they were just plain crazy. By the mid-twenties, that attitude had changed slightly. There were enough of them to fill a new dormitory, the first they had Spencer Dorm. But most of them were still considered can didates for a different sort of institution. Only in the thirties, did women at Carolina begin to come into their own. Only then, did women begin to come here in such numbers as to be an integral part of the University. Let anyone now try to challenge their place here! But that slow process took more than a quarter of a cen tury. It is difficult to hasten that sort of acceptance. We will remember that it has been done before, and will be again. And we will welcome Edward Diggs as the pioneer that he is. On Campus Add letters we never finished reading . . . this gem from For tune magazine. Dear Sir: Within the next GO days, fully One thousand three hundred and fifty-four baccalaureate .speak ers will tell you that you must put ' your shoulder to the wheel, peeled eyes on the stars, your nose to th$ grindstone, .wnil' Bill Peacock, Assoc. Sports Editor Nancy Burgess, Society Editor, Responsihlity you hold hour torch aloft, keep your feet firmly planted, catch the ball which has been passed to you, grasp the reins (or the tiller) as you pick up life's gauntlet from the cross-roads at the bottom of the long climb, be cause you are the man of tomor row. '.'' - ' -, ' ,s '. And the hell of it -is, it's true. Coed Date? Psychology by Fred Thompson There exists on this let the folks who've been around modi fy it campus a paramount problem which should be sur mounted. As all cases have their circumstances, I shall review the facts .of the question which; lies before us. Whereas, almost all scholarly papers are prefaced, I .shall not waste time with any such foreplay. A convenient tool for presenting problems and fa cilitating solutions is the Socra- tic method which shall be used. (Need it be said that if you are not satisfied with my proposi tions, you are at liberty to man ufacture your own). Men, have you ever talked with a coed about having to leave Chapel Hill on the week ends for dates and recreation? And have you had her tell you about the quality and quanity of coeds who are dateless during those periods? And being compassionately convinced, you called her later? Is this what she said? "I'm sorry, but I'm booked up through exam week. May I have a rain check?" Well, yes; but could you get me a date for anytime this week? "I don't . know of any one. And besides . . . " How about all those ah, forget it! Coeds, are you chasing men? Chasing them like mousetraps are chasing mice? This is not to be condemned. And every once in a while, is your bait overlooked? This is not your fault; mousetraps are more ef fective in places where mice congregate churches and pan tries. These things being true, what is needed? A trysting, place where unsprung traps may set themselves? What else? How about Graham Memori al? Wherein? The main lounge? Overlighted for such a delight ful game. And too many people trumping in. Rendezvous Room? A little dark for such an un r dertaking. And just think what' would happen in some situa tions when you take it upstairs. Furthermore, such a utiliza tion of those quarters might prove detrimental to the inter behavior of the ratrace's second lap imbibition, interdigitation, communal embracing (some call it dancing) and other exhibitive phenomena. Remember, ovir concern is to get the racers properly paced and not to ride them after they are running. Pine Room?. Out of the ques tion. Why? Other needs predom inate. Men go, there to pick up short orders and good coffee. Girls speak for yourselves. The Library? Enough racket or rackets there already. We must guard against overloading facilities. Arboretum? On second thought, the rains probably would be as tolerant of such an operation as is a hyperactive electric - alarm - clock of Mor pheus. Also you see, the powers that be must agree. Where to go? Is it not true that recently certain parties were selling votes to the tune of con cern for the general .welfare of individual bodies and all-bodies-united. Then, would it not be proper to let Student Govern ment' entertain our "baby?" Let Bowers use his powers and other qualifiers their pacifiers to the end that men and women of this campus be given-and-taken by an opportunity for reciprocal contemplation palpitation or regurgitation;, investigation salivation or expectoration: dif ferentiation oomhation or comphpyation. And from that time forward "be accorded the privilege to go forth and . . .; consummate this to suit your self. A word to Eye: Use your broom with discretion. And if it is always . sweeping your neighbor's doorsteps, you might do well to throw the thing away. In answer to Adam: Yes, Peter Mark, Noah and I are big buddies, Bikini, Suzzetes, Wine "What could be better than having a pretty French girl wearing a Bikini serving you crepe suzette with champagne?" Thus was the answer of Gin ette Bouche and France to charges by Iranian plaintiff Sha hen Haroutunian that 'the only things that France has contribut ed to civilization are crepe suz ette, Bikini bathing suits, and champagne. The charges against France were brought by Haroutunian for his government in a mock trial during Sunday's meeting of the Cosmopolitan Club and a Jury of Injustice agreed with Miss Bouche that a tasty dish served up by a pretty girl in a realistic bathing suit was enough to expect of any national cul ture. Students representing a score of nations and cultures gather weekly in the Rendezvous Room of Graham Memorial to ex change ideas on topics ranging from international diplomacy and philosophy to football games and Monday classes. They are by practice cosmopolitan. In a second trial the United States represented by Bill Hunt- ; ley brought suit against the Philippines charging that the Philippines were disunited geo graphically, socially, politically, and linguistically. Defense Counsel for the Fili pinos was Connie Bautista who ; introduced as witnesses two of her fellow countrymen to testify in defense of the new Republic. United Slates vs. Philippines Huntley's charge The Philip pines harbored Gen. Douglas MacArthur for many years. Bautista Answer Filipinos deeply admire Gen. MacArthur but recognize the fact that as a soldier he was subject to orders from his Commander-in-Chief, President Truman. Huntley Philippines the . Fair Apportionments? The announcement in Tuesday's paper that five UNC men had been nominated, for the More head scholarships suggests that a review of th present repre-; sentation and methods of selec tion be made. This University was allowed up to five nominees for the Scholarship. This does hot mean that all five or any of the five will be chosen to receive the grants. It means, however, that every senior college in the state was allowed five nominations and that they stand an equal chance of placing their selectees on the scholarship list. In giving the money, Mr. Morehead stated that he was primarily interested in develop Reviews And Previews play depends upon correct de "The Barretts of Washington Square" might well be the sub title of "The Heiress," present- ; ed by the Barter Theatre last Thursday evening. The perform ance was a success if only in overcoming the difficulties of acting in Memorial Hall. The cast worked determinedly to be audible at Ithe expense of sub tlety. The first scenes of the play are talky, perhaps almost dull. The story of a highly intricate father-daughter .relationship has numerous exciting implications, some of which were unfortun ately lost. Irony and ingenuity Rolling Add to MacArthur gags: Mac and Admiral Halsey were aboard ship together one day when they go into an argument over who was the best president, Truman or Dean Acheson. The discussion became so heated that both began to throw fists, and first thing anyone knew, they were both overboard.'; Halsey. couldn't swim, and Mac had to take him into -tow overrun with Huks (Communist-led guerillas). Bautista Philippines are willing to fight Huks. Hard to catch Huks in hills. Jury's findings Change name of Kukaloopas to something less attractive. Huntley Nothing's being done -about public health in the Islands. Lilipino students are in terested in public health in .Chapel Hill attending U. N. C. Bautista Philippines are a tropical and sub-tropical Re public recovering from ravages of Japs. Great advances in pub lic health, education (a tradi tion left by American rule of Philippines) and democracy. Huntley Filipino women wear, long dresses that look like gummy sackb. These dresses cover up their personalities. Bautista The dresses were introduced four centuries ago by Magellan and the Spanish con querors. Jury's findings After' four centuries without a change, the Filipino women should alter their dresses. Huntley Philippines are not united. Bautista Although we have. 7,000 islands, most of us speak English. Summation: Bautista The Philippines, "Pearl of the Ori ent," is recovering from two wars in addition to exploitation by imperialists. We have made great strides in public health, education and government. A small army of 25,000 is willing to fight Huks, but Huks hide. The peasants control 70 per cent of the land. Iran (Shahen) vs France Bouche) France is biting the hands which feed them. .- Bouche "You'd bite the hand that fed you too if it always fed you spam." ing and training the future lead ers of the state and nation. Here at Carolina where 85 per cent of the 5,800 enrolled are from this state, we are supposed to have many potential leaders. The smaller colleges of course are training leaders but can't train the amount that this uni versity does because of limited enrollment. We suggest, therefore, that in future nominations, a more rep resentative selection be made, taking into account high aca demic ratings and leadership abilities, and also on the amount of students enrolled in a school. The actual selection program undertaken this year will have "modifications" next year, Dean were obvious in the final scene, but irony and delicacy were missing in Catherine's interview with Morris Townsend's sister. The performance was most ef fective when uncontrolled, when Catherine denounced her father and rejected her aunt's affec tion. Perhaps it is trivial to men tion minor inaccuracies in cos tuming and stage business a quill pen must be frequently dipped in ink if it is to write but The Heiress takes such pains to recreate 1850 verbally that any incongruity grates. A period tail; Henry James and the adap tors of his story were more care- Stones and swim with the Admiral over to a life preserver tossed to them from the ship. Once aboard, Halsey breathed his thanks and asked Mac never to tell what had happened, for, Halsey said, if his men found out he couldn't swim, his name ; "would be "mud" in the navy. With that Mac begged Halsey never to tell that he had to swim to return to the ship. by Jim wiison Jury Agreed 'because theys didn't like spam either. Shahen For at least the past years the government has -been very corrupt. Bouche "Looks corrupt from the outside; not corrupt inside." Jury Dismissed. Shahen French people re fused to recognize their only true leader: Charles de Gaulle. Bouche "de Gaulle ain't handsome." Jury Girls on jury against de Gaulle men overuled. Shahen The only good thing in France is Paris. Bouche "Paris is just a sym bol of France." Jury (No decision) Shahen The franc is so worthless, you cannot carry enough paper money with you to buy a decent steak meal. Bouche "French don't eat steak but horsemeat. American bill fold is too small." Jury (No decission) Shahen The whole country is a center of disunity. Bouche "In time of war France unifies just as the U.S." Jury No such thing as a cen ter of disunity. Forbid women wearing hats. Shahen The only things France has contributed to civili zation are: Champagne, crepe suzette, Bi kini bathing suits. Bouche "What could be bet ter than having a pretty French girl in a Bikini serving you crepe suzette." Jury What is wrong with that? ! Shahen More money is be ing lured from visitors for tri vialities than in any other Eu ropean Country. v Bouche mand." 'Supply and de- by Walt Dear Wells said. In making these changes we recommend that in terviews be given for the .su perior candidates 'so that out of 125, the committee will have more to go on than just ques tionnaires and 1,000 word es says on future plans. The time consumed in making the selec tions should be longer since the present committee spent less than two weeks in choosing five from the large number. This university is most for tunate in having scholarships which favorably compare to the Rhodes grants. The estimation of these scholarships will go even higher if the procedural methods are changed and the apportionment of nominees are made with regard to the popu lation of the senior schools. William Peterson ful than the director of this pro duction. Peter Pagan acted Dr. Sloper in a somewhat mechanical, de clamatory manner. As Catherine Sloper Elizabeth Wilson played with tense, well-controlled emo tion. Mary Perry interprets Catherine's aunt as comic and almost stupid, a characterization not wholly, appropriate in a se- rious play. The role of Morris Townsend is difficult, for he is neither entirely sympathetic nor unsympathetic, but Rex Partington managed to act him convincingly. The production was capable and the setting tasteful. by Don Maynard . "If my men knew I couldn't walk on water, I'd be through," Mac declared. And then there's the one about St. Peter sending for a physchologist. ' . . "God," St. Pete explained, "thought he was General Mac-Arthur." ditor's Tradition Editor: - Tradition has been broken on the-Carolina Campus in that a Negro was selected by a com mittee of doctors to the Carolina Med School. Not only has tra dition been broken but also the dreams of some one pre-med Carolina student who for four years labored diligently only to be denied admission while a Negro enters graciously. This means that the position now filled by the accepted Ne gro applicant will "promote the rejection of some hard working Carolina student who has un doubtedly better qualifications than any dark-congo boy. You might say, well what is to be done? Truly, there, is no appropriate answer at the mo ment, but maybe a loud protest might register. I'm like the mule that was haltered, but darn if I can't still kick. Magazines MAIL BOX MAGAZINES "Book, book?" A small brown finger pointed longingly at the sparse book shelf in the Clinic. Lucella was classified as a high idiot, but idiot or not, she knew what she wanted. She simply wanted something to do, as any healthy, eleven-year-old would. But, she had nothing but the loneliness of the ward and the company of blabbering hunks of flesh. A book or magazine, even she realized, would help fill up those empty gaps of endless time in the State Hospital for the Ne gro Insane at Goldsboro. Literature in any shape or form is needed desperately to help make the lives of the 2,400 Right Election Choice We have been around the world seven times and have' never heard such sad stories as those we have been reading on the editorial page in The Daily Tar Heel for the last few issues. When we were quite, young, our mothers told us that when we did a good thing people would recognize it and give us due credit and it would be unneces sary for us to "blow our own herns". Those tear-jerking stor ies we've been reading have broken our hearts and we refuse to continue reading such "soap opera" material. We express our greatest sympathy to you who' have so graciously given of your time and effort and have receiv ed no reward. The election is now history The News and Observer In Good Faith The University of North Carolina has demonstrate v, its Board of Trustees was not engaging in an idle gesture in ordering applications for admission to graduate schools to be handled "without regard to race or color" in instances where similar courses are not offered by state-supported Negro schools. Three weeks to the day after the action of the Board a Negro applicant has actually been admitted to the medical school. This action should be notice to the world and particularly to the Negroes in North Carolina that the University has acted in good faith and will continue to do so in this matter" The action is not as radical a departure in North Carolina as it might seem' in view of the fact that the Ne-no medical student will be the first of his race to enter the University From the time of Governor Charles Brantley Aycork North Carolina has treated the term "equal" seriously in its race ielations and particularly in educational questions Nepro col leges, and good colleges they are, were established' many years ago and 10 years ago North Carolina took an action unprecedented in states with dual school systems of pavin its Negro teachers on the same basis as white teachers ,The word "equal" has now and will continue to be applied to the graduate schools of the University. ' To the Crossword fans: Tomorrow -you get two Crosswords SENIORS! PLAN NOW TO TAKE PART IN SENIOR WEEKEND ACTIVITIES Senior Late Movie, Barefoot Day. and Picnic MAY 10. 11, 12 JUIMfBfl;JUI.IIWWIMI I I. , Mailbo Broken What is the solution? I main tain that every industrious Caro lina student should be given first priority as to application approval when it comes to Ne groes and Med School. In other words we should have a rule whereby every qualified Caro lina student's application for Med School should be accepted before any thought whatsoever is given to a Negro applicant, if ever. Personally, the acceptance of a Negro to the Carolina Med School was a quick, sharp cut into my personal pride as a Carolina student, because I now remain like one of those who had the front door closed in his face while the congo-boy came into the back door. There is no way to retaliate for such utter, contemptible in justice, but I will protest still, and not forget. Ken Wright, Jr. Wanted patients, like Lucella. more bearable. They are pitifully un - der-staf f ed having only one psychiatrist and eight doctors for the entire institution. Is it too much to ask that each of us search around for old books and magazines to help alleviate the lack of occupation amongst these people? The joy they will derive from a single picture to look at instead of four blank walls, will be your reward for the little extra effort put forth to bring your donations over to the YWCA office. What do you say? Bring those mags to the "Y" today! Jane E. Jenkins Human Relations Committee, Y" and it is sickening to read the continuous wailing of this "lame duck" staff. If you are man enough to defeat, and the stories we have been confronted with during the past week only emphasize to us that we made the correct choice in the elec tion. It seems that OLD STAFF MEMBERS NEVER DIE AND THEY ARE SLOW FADING AWAY. Durward Jones George W. Miler. Jr. Bob Slough Ralph Craver Koyle Parks Jim Fouls Bill Chambers Ronnie Gordon