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Page Two 0^ (led JiUfltii The intersection of South Main and Aca demy Streets is constantly crossed by stu dents, yet cars repeatedly speed through the red light, endangering the lives of all the pedesterians. Two years ago, a faculty mem ber’s son was struck by a car that did not stop for the light; however, nothing has been done about the common offense. At all public schools and on most university campuses, adjacent streets are marked School Zone” or “Student Crossing” and a lower speed limit is enforced. This intersection should be so marked or some other means of enforcing the red light should be devised so students’, faculty s, and tourists’ lives will not be threatened. B€d^m Salem is a small college but it is not a nur sery school for a few students who have re fused to accept the responsibilities of life or to act as adults. Not every communual situ ation is perfect yet the services performed for the students by the faculty, administration, laundry, dining room, and maintenance staff are of above average quality. However, there are some individuals on cam pus that feel as though the Salem community should revolve around them and that rules should be modified to suit all of their whims. The result of such an attitude may be seen in disrespect for those who serve us and in juvenile behavior in the dining room. We’ve passed the age when our Mother’s tie our shoes, so why should a few expect to be waited on hand and foot; expect to find everything to their liking, and expect to be considered “cute” by performing facetious stunts in the dining room. Sayonora THE SAL EMITE February 21, 1958 CAMPUS COMEDY- Merge In Mideast “Guess I’ll be back next year. 1 didn’t get engaged this year.’ Around The Square By Margaret MacQueen alls I saw ivy-covered brick w and slave-laid brick sidewalks cov- five inches of ice and Bosley Crowther said Sayonora was a “lovely” movie, and it was if scenery, photo graphy, and costumes are the only criteria. While the view was pleasing, Marlon Brando’s portrayal of Lloyd, incongruences in Lloyd’s character, and certain obvious devices in the plot spoiled the total effect. The first objection to Brando was his ac cent. For a man coming from a respectable family and being a West Point graduate, the psuedo Southern drawl made him seem like uneducated “white trash” rather than a fam ous jet ace. This also made the character, Lloyd, unbelievable and, in many instances, he seemed insincere. Besides the insincerity imposed by the voice, there were certain in congruences present in Lloyd’s character. If he was such a good, friend to all of his men, why did he continue to meet Hana Ogie at Kelley’s house when he knew it would cause trouble ? The simplicity of the plot and the lack of conceivable conflict were also at fault. Hana Ogie fell in love with Lloyd much too quickly after she had vowed that she would never speak to an American. The hinted romance between Lloyd’s rejected American fiancee’ and the Japanese dancer was unnecessary, and seemed added just to assure the viewer that no one was broken hearted at the end. If the dancing girls were so carefully watched how did Hana Ogie meet her soldier friend so easily? The episode at the puppet show did not advance the plot, but was an over simplified allegorical device to inform, es pecially the least intelligent members, that Kelley and his wife were going to kill them selves and to romanticize the deed. If any of the actors is to 'be commended Katsumi is certainly the one. Her movements and facial expressions were captivating and immediately won the audience’s affection. The basic problem of the movie, the dif ficulties surrounding a Japanese-American marriage, was well presented. Lloyd’s and Hana Ogie’s final decision to be married was not unrealistic, nor were there any objections to a “happy ending”. It was the intermediate faults which prevented this from being the intense movie that it could have been. —M. J. ered with snow. I saw that 190 Salemites signed out for the week-end—all of whom returned with tales of ice and snow —even Hila Moore, who returned from Jacksonville, Florida, where it snowed two inches for the first time since 1896—and two returned with pins. Audrey Kennedy re turned with Wayne Smith’s pin. Wayne is a Kappa Sigma at Wake Forest. Katie Kichtitzk returned with George Summer’s pin. Geo rge is a Delta Sigma at Duke. I heard Margaret Fletcher say that she was sorry she decided to attend a biology class at Davidson with her date Saturday. The lec ture was on the reproduction. The embarrassed professor let his class out thirty minutes early and re marked, “Under the circumstances, I just couldn’t do justice to the subject.” T saw Martha McClure in the Atlanta Air Terminal figuring out by percentages and statistics on a napkin how much to tip the waiter for her lunch. The money was furnished by the Athletic Associa tion for a convention in Athens, Georgia. . . . And I saw Norwood Dennis tell John good-bye as he boarded the plane in Atlanta for West Point. I heard Sue Cooper say that she had spent her week-end at David son in hiding. The snow prevented everyone at Mid-Winters from leaving campus. I heard Ruth Bennett and Nancy Walker saying how much they wanted to keep the clothes they modeled for Thalhaimer’s last week. All the dresses were from the bridal department. I saw Dr. Welch running around making last minute changes on the forth-coming Faculty Play. I saw a bridge hand almost cause a family crisis when the Calhoun sisters teamed up to play in the bridge tournament. I was puzzled when 1 saw the following note hanging on Mary Jo Wynne’s bulletin board; Inspected by Tau chapter of the Kappa Alpha Order. This whole heartedly meets with our approval. Signed, Brothers and Pledges of K. A. P. S. All have been tested for durability and strength. It seems that Mary Jo’s Mother sent her a box of lingere by a K. A. at Wake Forest, and when Mary Jo finally got the box, she found this note. I saw Frankie Cunningham nurs ing a black eye, and Miss Byrd inching her way across campus in the snow. Middle Eastern countries are evidently de ciding there is strength in unity. First Egypt and Syria announced their plans for a unified state. Now, the Hashemite kingdoms of Iraq and Jordan are joined under a common flag. What does this mean to the Western world? When the merger of Iraq and Jordan was announced, the United States appeared greatly concerned. The primary concern was that Iraq would withdraw from the western-spon sored Baghdad pact. Sentiment in the Mid dle East seems to favor this withdrawal. At present, the Arab world seems to be depend ing on Egypt’s Nasser. This union, coupled with Iraq’s membership in the Baghdad Pact, could be a separate force of Arab influence. Also Saudi Arabia has indicated an interest in joining the Iraqi-Jordan merger, and yet is definitely opposed to membership in the pact. A possible solution to this problem was ac cepted, when Iraq and Jordan agreed to stick to previously signed treaties and that neither country would be subject to agreements of the other. Another source of anxiety for the United States as well as the United Nations is the country of Lebanon. This country is the weakest of the Arab countries, and is the only country in the Middle East officially Christian. At present Moslems in Lebanon are pushing support of Nasser and anti-western policies. President Camille Chamoun of Lebanon stated recently: “We wish the Arab people all possible good . . . but we also would like the leaders of the Arab countries to do the same and not to meddle in . . . (our) affairs.” In reply President Eisenhower has pledged “continued collaboration” with Lebanon. Beirut, Lebanon, now has the only free- zone port in the Middle East besides an In ternational Airport. Another country seemingly worried over the union is Israel, for it has joined two enemies of the Jewish state. Just last week. King Hussein of Jordan hinted at a possible blow against Israel. However, sources at Tel Aviv consider the new state a lesser of two evils; the other being if President Nasser extended his rule to include Jordan. Iraq and Jordan are both members of the United Nations. So are Syria and Egypt. What should be done as to seating and mem bership in the U. N.? No situation has oc curred in U. N. history so far to set a pre cedent. However, the decision of Iraq and Jordan is not a complete upset, and in time may prove beneficial for the west. For in Iraq, it pro vides a firm anchor for Jordan, a country which has long been existing on U. S. sub sidies. 0 What will the merger mean? We can only suppose at present. It might unite the Arabs to ward off Communism or expel U. S. in fluence. The results are indefinite. One thing is sure. If Iraq withdraws from the Baghdad Pact someone will have to think up a new name—Baghdad is the capital of Iraq. Source: New York Times —Anne Catlette Some Salemites aren’t content with our snow supply so they are heading north. In the colder re gions of Annapolis, will be Nancy Willis, Irwin Robins, Anthea Tay lor, Jane Irby, and Mary Jo Wynne. —Margaret MacQueen ^alemtte Published every Friday of the College year by the Student Body of Salem College OFFICES—Lower Floor Main Hall Downtown Office—414 Bank St., S. W. Printed by the Sun Printing Company Subscription Price—$3.50 a year Editor-in-chief ..Martha Jarvis Associate Editor .. Mary Ann Hagwood News Editor Lucinda Oliver Feature Editor Jean Smitherman Faculty Advisor Miss Jess Byrd Business Manager Ellie Mitchell Advertising Managers: Rosemary Laney, Betsy Cilmour. Circulation Manager Mary Hook Pictorial Editor Anne Fordham Asst. Business Manager . Peggy Ingram Service Manager Barbara Rowland Cartoonist Anis Ira Headline Editor .. Mary Jo Wynn Columnists: Margaret Mac Queen, Sue Cooper, Shan Helms. Proofreader ... Susan Foard Typists Betty Hall, Fran Jerm Re-write Editor Judy Golden Student Government Reporter- Nancy Jane Carroll Stee Gee Reporter .. .Nancy Jane Carroll What Is This Pinning Business? Pinning is always a timely topic of discus sion; and since the onset of many new pin- nings after January 1 has hit Salem as usual, this might be a good time to pro and con the topic and its sidelights. Salemites from each class participated in a survey last week; the answers to questions were as heterogeneous as the boys they date. Being pinned means many things. Some think it’s a little better than steady dating, and collect pins almost as easily as Indian- head pennies. Others regard it as a specia bond of closeness with the boy, and to them it’s a more serious matter. Mary Oettinger said, “I think it’s wonderful; you’re mighty lucky if you are pinned!” Ann Pearce stated, “I’d rather be engaged than pinned; there is more security in that.” Esther Adams ^de clared that being pinned was like being gaged to be engaged.” And Nancy Neese muttered that it meant “wanting to trade m Susan for a new roommate.” (CoBtiaued On Page Six)
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