The Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 29, No. 11, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 30, 1943 Page: 4 of 4
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Editor of the Thresher:
In the editorial, Free Enterprise
vs. Federal Control, it was stated
that this country is steadily becom-
ing more socialistic in its organiza-
tion, i.e., more power is now in the
hands of the federal government un-
der the jurisdiction of numerous bu-
reaus. In addition, the article Bpoke
of the results of such a centralized
system of government—business
profits would be limited; medicine
and other professions would be con-
trolled; and supposedly, all of our
actions would be regulated by one
federal bureau or another.
It is not sufficient to meet this
present tendency toward more gov-
ernmental control, however, by mere-
ly condemning the bureaucrats and
the administration. The majority of
those who oppose the so-called "bu-
reacracy" have done so arbitrarily,
i.e., they have failed to consider both
the purpose of these controls, and
their ultimate benefits. For exam-
ple, those who denounce the OPA by
stating vague generalities concern-
ing the situation of many isolated
businesses, fail to deny what will
happen if price ceilings are lifted,
or raised to the extent where they
are ineffective. Similarly, those con-
demning the increased governmental,
activity in the medical profession
neither deny the need for better
medical facilities in this country,
nor offer a better way of giving
those facilities to all of the people.
The same holds true concerning our
postwar planning. Those opposing
Mr. Wallace's "quart of milk" pro-
gram because of its idealism and in-
creased federal control, neither deny
that a need does exist for such a
program, nor offer a better sugges-
tion for a remedy.
In the last war, men talked of a
new world, but each man in his
heart was only anxious to get back
to just the same little world that he
knew before. Partly as a result of
this kind of thinking, the world is
now involved in another conflict. We
all, I assume, accept the view that
we have only touched the fringe of
possible development of -humanity
and society. Therefore, it is not suf-
ficient to fight only for what we
had before the war; rather, we
should define our war aims to in-
clude an increased opportunity for
all men to Kain a better way of life
and a better education.
More federal control will be nec-
essary if such a program is to be
effective. But more federal control j
does- not mean, as some people have
implied, the end of free enterprise.
Indeed, free enterprise is one of the
best expressions of our democracy;
but it should not be considered im-
mune to all needs of limitation. We
should not generalize by saying that
unrestricted enterprise is synony-
mous with our democracy. Conse-
quently, we should not confuae de-
mocracy with the maintenance of
any particular form of economic
or financial system,' rather it is a
system which allows for changes as
the public need and opinion demand.
Hence, if the system is incapable of
adequately providing the people with
food, clothing, shelter, and the other
necessities for full development, de-
mocracy can make changes by elect-
ing those people favoring a new pol-
icy or a modification of the present
policy. Too many of us have failed
to distinguish between our democ-
racy and some conventional policies
of our government.
Many persons fail to realize that
the government not only represents
the people, but actually is the peo-
ple; any policies made by the democ-
racy, directly or indirectly, come
from the people. Hence, instead of
"federal control vs. free enterprise,"
the real question is, "Should our de-
mocracy be based on beneficial
changes of policy, or is our democ-
racy exempt from any changes that
may be needed." —H.I.M.
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Navy Band-
(Continued from page 1)
Mama," which nobody can seem to
get away from these days, the boys
have really worked up an arrange-
ment. Bixby sings, but you can't
hear her. They're trying to figure
out some way to remedy that, now.
The first time they played it, it was
so slow, that somebody yelled, "Pep
it up, boys. No mama's gonna shoot
that slow."
They have a couple more new
pieces to spring on you at the next
dance—that is, if they aren't thrown
in jail for disturbing the patients at
Hermann Hospital first. Well, you
can hear 'em, at the next dance.
They sound "aw i*eet" from here/
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Captain Thomson•—
(Continued from page 1)
tain Thomson said that he had every
intention and expectation of making
his permanent home here. He also
stated, "Rice stands very high in my
opinion, and I will follow the
NROTC unit with great and keen
interest." He went on to say that he
has always been desirous of promot-
ing an intimate and cooperative re-
lationship between the civilian and
navy students, especially in social
and intramural activities. He wants
Rice Institute to stand as a whol%
not the civilian students on one side
and the navy on the other.
Promotion of Fellowship
He has been very interested in
football and has done everything he
could to further football and give it
a chance. He has also been trying to
build up the morale of the regiment.
One of his attempts at unification
was his request to the yell leaders
to hold pep rallies before the first
game in order that the navy men
might learn all the yells and songs.
He asked that the civilian and navy
students sit together at Rice activi-
ties rather than in separate sections.
Captain Thomson's major plan to
promote good fellowship and unity
was a dance to be given by the navy
for the civilian students. Plans for-
tius dance will, in all probability, be
carried out and completed.
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EBLS Presents—
(Continued from page 1)
been announced by Jane Barnes,
president of the EBLS. The decora-
tion committee will be pi-esided over
by Betty Lee Secor, who is also
treasurer of the club. Working with
her will be Ella McAshan, Pat Tram-
mell, and Rosalie Meek. Betty Bills
is chairman of publicity, with Law-
rean Davis, Margie Stroup, Martha
Shaw Bailey, and Evelyn Nicholson
Stuff—
(Continued from page 2)
We, the Navy trainees of the V-12
unit, who are great admirers of the
"SUiff" column which appears in the
Thtesher each week, feel that the
above named column would be in-
complete this week if the- following
information was omitted. We would
really appreciate it if you would
submit this bit of stuff in your
"Stuff" column.
The greatest individualist of the
unit has finally been acknowledged
to be Raymond Hill. For contradic-
tions and advice on any subject, vis-
it the little genius in Room 102,
South Hall. He is always glad to
oblige and disagree with you on any
subject.
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Faculty T.&W
FlUCIItf
Mr. Walter Peter Miksch, Instruc-
tor in French, who is leaving the
teaching staff today, will be replaced
by Mr. Manoel Faucher, former in-
structor at Mills College in Berkeley,
California. Mr. Faucher will begin
his duties as Instructor of French
tomorrow.
Mr. Miksch, well-liked faculty
member for the past 13 years, will
spend a short time with his family
in Portland* Oregon, where he will
await his call into the service. Mr.
Miksch originally came from Ore-
gon. He will join his wife and his
two children, Edmond and Gretch-
en, the end of this week.
Mr. Miksch has traveled abroad.
He and his wife toured France in the
summer of 1931 on a motorcycle. He
loves to read, but his hobby is radio.
He spends a great part of his time
working with various types of ra-
dios and equipment.
Mr. Miksch received his master's
degree at Stanford. He was formerly
Instructor in French and Spanish
at Reed College, and later Assistant
in French at Stanford University.
on her committee. Arrangements for
tickets and place were taken care of
by Reba Bethea, Ann Eckel, Peggy
Brinton, and Sara Nan Snoddy.
Tickets
Tickets may be purchased from
any member and will be on sale in
Sallyport starting October 4.
It is hoped that a victory over the
Tulane Green Waves, whom we play
the afternoon before the dance, will
be added cause for celebration.
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Three Male Parts
Of 'Claudia' Assigned
The cast for "Claudia," the play
to be presented by the Girls* Club,
will include Glenn Baxter as David,
Clinton Redgrave as Jerry, and Kent
Hayes as Frits, announced Eunice
Johnson, director of the play.
The parts of the girls have only
been tentatively cast as yet, but
complete casting is expected soon.
The production will be staged at
Autry House, probably about No-
vember 6.
Committees in charge are: light-
ing, Betty Veatch, and Dorothy Len-
mon; make-up, Marie Virginia Bar-
rett and Marilu Sharits; property,
Betty Hampton; publicity, Mary
Jane McNair, Betty Hampton, and
Mary Virginia Barrett; tickets,
Mary Louise Valentine and Suzanne
Tracy; seating, Betty Landram.
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Victory Hungry—
(Continued from page 1)
back; Larry Mills, wingback; Bill
Scruggs, fullback; and Frank Law-
rence; blocking back, The only
change in the line will be at the left
end post where Claxton Rayzor will
fill in for Cotton Simms who is out
with a broken leg. Probable starting
line-ups for both teams are as fol-
lows:
Rice Institute LSU
Rayzor LE McClelland
Malmberg LT Hunt
Zelsman LG Janneck
Kilgore C. ^launch
Nichols RG Polozola
Crutchfield RT Hartley
Isaacks RE JWebb
Lawrence BB Barney
Mills WB Magata
Sheffield TB Van Buren
Scruggs FB Schroll
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