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• Published: 1948
• Subjects: Arctic; Augustana; Austin; Borg; Dent; Dolores; Hamar; Mak; Malme; Marguerite; Meek; Mueller; Norway; Protector; Rip; Warnes; Tundra
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THE CONOORDIAN Friday; Feb.27,.1948 Editorial 'We Hold These R i g h t s . . . " The United States is the stronghold of democracy. Every American citizen will affirm that statement. Civil rights, the equal treatment of all persons regarding the enjoyment of life, liberty, and property, and the protection of the laws, are the foundation of our democracy. Yet we still have a long way to go before these rights are guaranteed for everybody of any race or creed. The president realized that inequality when he appointed a 15 man committee, headed by Charles E. Wilson, president of General Electric, .to investigate the conditions of civil rights in the United States. This group was called the President's Com-mittee on Civil Rights. The committee's report last Novem-ber pointed out that in many sections of the country discrim-ination exists because of race, color, or, creed. The committee endorsed both legislation and education as means of destroying the evils that exist. In his "State of the Union" address last month, the presi-dent said, "Today, however, some of our citizens are still de-nied equal opportunity for education, for jobs and economic advancement, and for the expression of their views at the polls." He went on to recommend the passage of legislation which would eradicate this situation. As a consequence of the president's message, the southern states voiced violent opposition. Southern members of the Democratic party threatened to bolt from the party if the president continues such a program. The Ku Klux Klan, which among other things claims to be a "protector of white womanhood," has given a disgraceful exhibition of intolerance and racial discrimination. If the United States wishes to take a leading role in formu-lating world peace, we must prove to the world that the prin-ciples which we would advance to the world are in effect here. We can't say one thing and do another if we expect to secure the confidence of the world—confidence so needed if we are to take definite steps toward an era of peace. To strengthen our country and its influence upon the world, civil rights must ex-ist equally for everyone. Let's Support Our Band! Yes, this editorial is a repetition of last year but so was the support the band received at its home concert. The audience was fair but where were the students? Perhaps some of the negligence could be attributed to poor publicity around school but much of it must be laid to the apathy of the students in general towards many school functions they are not forced to attend. ^ „ Sometimes a good thing has to be taken away from us before it is appreciated. If you will recall the basketball games held during the band trip, the lull at the quarters and the half, the lost feeling when we falteringly started the school songs, you may realize how badly a good band is needed. Games, however, are not the only place for a band. It is an integral part of Homecoming, parades, graduation, pep meetings, and college life. If it weren't for the interest in band and the encouraging work of Prof. Holvik we wouldn't have many of the fine instrumental groups who perform in chapel, public programs, and religious programs. To exist an organization must have support so let's both support and appreciate our band more. J.K. Snap! Crackle! Pop! Bubble Gum Eclipses Famed Rice Krispies. What is this latest fad that has conquered the campus? It's not conversation. Jaws are moving rapidly and tongues perform gym-nastic feats but no words are emitted. Can it be that chicle has reappeared ? Let's take a tour of Concordia. First we find the dreamer con-tentedly munching a stick of gum as he or she patiently waits in the caf line. And, yes, (there's another who seems to be enjoying her freshest stick. She snaps it inter-mittently as she talks. What skill! In a classroom we discover a young man conscientiously writing a test. As the questions become harder his bite becomes firmer. But then, they do say it aids con-centration! Finally, we enter a dorm. What's this? Pink balloons? Yel-low balloons? Green balloons? No, only a bubble gum session attain-ing the new look and testing the latest shades of the popular product. Truly, gum seems to toe blowing in with the spring breezes. If You Ever Ride A City Bus - Read This! By CRYSTAL SEVERSON Statistics show that 7,000 people board a public vehicle every sec-ond in the United States and'Can-ada. Perhaps you, too, haye par-taken in a wild, rip-roaring ad-venture of boarding a public con-veyance— for instance, a city bus. Upon close observation, several types of bus riders have been noted. For instance, there is the bulldozer who literally takes the driver's advice to "move to the rear." Affront is what people take when told to take a back seat. Then there is the capitalist who always gets on during rush hour, hands the driver a $10 bill, and remarks loudly that it's the smal-lest he has. The driver retaliates by giving change in the smallest he has. Can we forget the draft dodger who considers all open windows as equivalents to Arctic tundra? The Sir Galahad of the modem1 era never forgets thoughtfulness by allowing the member of the weaker sex to leave the vehicle first and assist his exit. This fact is the primary requisite for mak-ing sure of keeping his own neck connected to his shoulders. Being afraid of getting the dri-ver mad, Mr. Meek waits until the last minute before signaling a stop. He hopes that someone else getting off will pull the buzz cord. He leaves the bus looking as if he has stolen the Hope diamond. Would this discription be ade-quate for our friend, Mr. Seat Hog? Wears horn-rimmed glasses, smug expression, size 46 suit, spreads himself, and his looks say, "Move over." On Lutheran Campuses ATJGUSTANA Plans for Careers day in which approximately 25 speakers, repre-senting various professions, will take part are now being laid by the faculty and members of the Augustana Forum. The purpose of this special day is to assist stu-dents in choosing a vocation. LUTHER At a recent meeting in Minnea-polis, the Luther college board of trustees decided that work on two wings of the proposed women's dormitory should begin immedi-ately upon receiving satisfactory proposals from contractors and finance companies. ST. OLAF Roger Johnsen, a junior from St. Olaf, left that school Tuesday, Feb. 17, to begin full-time work with the "Stassen for President" headquarters in M i n n e a p o l i s . From Minneapolis he will travel throughout the nation organizing "Students for Stassen" groups on various college campuses. Haavard Skirbekk, public school teacher of Hamar, Norway, was a houseguest of J. Jorgen Thompson, assistant to the president. Mr. Skirbekk was recently given a scholarship by the department of education of Norway to study dif-ferent phases of educational meth-ods in the public schools in the United States. Fargo-Moorhead Orchestra Is A Great Civic Improvement By EARL REITAN After the Civic orchestra con-cert last Sunday, many realized, with a jolt of surprise, that some-thing very fine is happening in Fargo-Moorhead. The concert was something of which the whole community could be proud, and it gave Cobbers a glow of pleasure to realize that they were playing an important part in it. It was a good concert; the kind the audience could enjoy, and the PROF. SIGVALD THOMPSON kind in which the conductor and the musicians could take pride. The orchestra played well, better than at any previous concert. The wind instruments were more sure of themselves and -better con-trolled, and the string choir, the body of the orchestra, showed steady development in fullness and flexibility. It was evident that the conduc-tor had searched through a great deal of music to find compositions that would be interesting and yet well suited to the capabilities and instrumentation of this group. The orchestra did a fine job, and, more-over, presented a soloist of the first rank. Miss Francis Lehnerts, contralto, displayed an excellent voice and a delightful stage per-sonality and was well received by the audience. Although a Civic orchestra was formed in 1931, the present or-ganization traces its lineage back to a small chamber ensemble which was begun by Prof. Sigvald Thompson in 1937. A few years later more players were added and the instrumentation augmented to form the present Fargo-Moorhead Civic orchestra. A great deal of credit must go to Prof. Thompson, who has been conductor of the or-chestra since its beginning. Under his guidance the orchestra has met with the usual ups and downs and disappointments that one expects from an amateur, volunteer or-ganization, but has continued to make steady progress and has be-come a self-confident, dignified, capable organization with a well-established place in the com-munity. The Civic orchestra attempts to fill a great need. Aside from an occasional visit of the Minneapo-lis Symphony, students have no opportunity to hear symphonic music, the richest part of our musical literature. The people of Fargo and Moorhead are hungry for good music; the enthusiastic reception given to the Civic or-chestra concerts and the recent presentation of "The Messiah" give ample evidence of this. The Civic orchestra is doing its part to help fill this blank spot in the community, but more encour-aging is the fact that it holds the promise of something much better. The addition of a few more pro-fessionals to key spots in the or-chestra could raise the standard of performance a great deal. The Civic orchestra has many prob-lems; solving them depends upon the people of the community. If the orchestra is to play a contin-ually increasing part in the cultur-al activities of the two cities, whole-hearted public support is re-quired. Several other civic organizations are attempting to fill a similar void in other fields. The art sec-tion of the Fine Arts club is doing excellent work in stimulating in-terest in art and in making in-srtuction available to children, and the Fargo Open Forum gives an opportunity to hear authoritative speakers and take part in discus-sions of current affairs. The Com-munity Theatre has been increas-ing the scope of its activities steadily. Concordia faculty mem-bers and students have played an active part in those organizations and a good beginning has been made. Let's hope it doesn't end there. Thoughts While Slaving By MARILYN STOLZMAN You girls who claim you've been wearing a bandanna around your head to protect your Shell Pinks, must be having a litle trouble. Ac-cording to Mr. Webster, a bandan-na is a handkerchief . . . . Ever notice how many home-made signs in downtown business windows contain misspelled words? . . . . I'm sure that if it weren't for the popular record radio shows, fewer of us would buy the new discs— and then would Mr. Petrillo be in dutch! You're listening po-litely to the other fellow when an-other angle on the subject occurs to you. But when a lull does finally come in the conversation, can you rememfber your contribution? No. It's one of the voidest feelings I know . . . . Did you know that George Washington had a set of pure ivory false teeth made, but couldn't wear them because they absorbed and retained all bad food odors—and he couldn't sue the ele-phant, either . . . Was my face red when I found out ;that it isn't "A. M.'" that becomes Electra . . . 11 beats me how the adoring mamas send Junior to college to get a taste of dormitory life and then summon him home every weekend . . . Readers, (I keep telling myself), arise! Where is your intestinal fortitude? If you want to contradict these state-ments, do so. But it won't do you any good. LOW NET COST life insurance is issued to Lutheran Men, Women, and Children, ages from birth to 65. The members of Lutheran Brotherhood own the society, and they alone receive the earning*. There are no stockholders. LUTHERAN BROTHE Legal Reserve Life Insurance for Lutherans MINNEAPOLIS 2, Herman L. 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