The Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 2, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 9, 1944 Page: 2 of 4
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The editorials in this paper express the opinion of one man
only, the editor. They do not necessarily represent the views
of the faculty or the administration, nor the official attitude
of The Rice Institute.
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Texas University
and Academic Freedom
Despite the fact that we are an organ of what might be
termed a rival University, The Thresher has the right, we be-
lieve, to comment on the sad spectacle occurring at Texas Uni-
versity currently.
We speak as a disinterested observer, putting aside all inter-
school rivalry for the present. But Disinterested does not
mean UNinterested, for every Texan, and indeed every person
who respects and holds to the right of academic freedom, Texaft
or otherwise, is vitally concerned by this matter.
Here at Rice, where academic freedom is our fundamental
policy, we tend to forget the prime importance of this basis
of democracy. It is high time we become more aware of it, and
make our awareness felt.
Academic freedom is in serious jeopardy at Texas Uni-
versity. It has been so before in other states recently. Cer-
tainly we do not expect to see a repetition of the shameful con-
ditions existing in Georgia under Eugene Talmadge. Yet Tal-
madge was, and the Regents are, sincere in their efforts.
They were and are sincere in believing that Communism,
Fascism, Atheism, or Whatnot was being taught at their schools.
They did not know what any of these "isms" are, but they were
"agin" them and were protecting tl\e delicate minds of youth
from them. Socrates, you know, drank the hemlock for cor-
rupting the mind"of youth.
Sincerity alone simply is not enough. Bigots are usually
sincere. Doubtless the Pharisees were sincere, and the Judges
at the Inquisition, and the prosecutors of Professor Scopes in
Dayton, Tennessee.
When sincerity is misplaced it is of no worth. Sincerity on
the part of the Regents does not make their case right. They
are wrong, and in their error they are dragging down an insti-
tution potentially of great value. Even if some of the ideas
taught at Texas are erroneous and therefore worthless, their
method of attack is blameworthy. A good many of the ideas
are doubtless advanced—maybe too advanced—but they are not
necesarily accepted in toto by the students, nor are they neces-
sarily bad because they go beyond the Regent's personal belief.
The matter settles down, to a question of how it should be
determined what shall be taught. If the Regents refuse to per-
mit any but their own ideas expressed, then get rid of Regents
altogether. If on the other hand; the Regents will act as guides
to the expansion of the university, as is their proper duty, keep
them and^ise them.
In the case at hand, the only adequate solution seems to
require removal of all the Regents except.Dr. Terrell; appoint-
ment of new ones who will maintain a "hands off" policy in
scholastic matters; and appointment of a new, broad-minded,
and capable president to reorganize and direct the university.
Dr. Rainey has outlived his usefulness, since he has become the
object of such acrimonious controversy. But the right man
could lead Texas University ®to a position of leadership in
education.
All that is really necessary is that Governor Stevenson
appoint men of wide*vision and broad understanding to the
Board. He can do this if he will forget he is a politician and
become, for once, a statesman.
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The E. B. L. S. held
open meeting for the rushees of
the freshman class on Monday, 6
November, at Autrey House. Mr.
Chillman spoke to the new class.
Movies were shoipn after the meet-
ing. Refreshments consisted of punch
and cookies.
The P. A. L. S. entertained
with a picnic at the home of Sadie
Gwin Allen on 26 October for mem-
bers and their rush dates. The
guests played basbeall, bridge, and
listened to records. A luncheon was
also given 31 October at the River
Oaks Country Club. A Hallowe'en
motif was carried out. Following
the luncheon there was an informal
gathering at the home of Ann Mar-
tin.
The O. W. L. S. held
open meeting on Wednesday, 8
October, for rushees and their dates.
Dr. Camden was their guest speak-
er. After fneeting there was an in-
formal party at the home of Peg
Monroe. Cold drinks and refresh*
ments were served.
The E. B. L. S. entertained
with a luncheon at the Junior
League Thursday, 2 November. It
was in honor of the rushees. In the
afternoon small gatherings formed
at the homes of Sara Meredith, Sara
Nan Snoddy, and Annette Gano.
Is it true* l1,1
Madge West is making eyes at
Tom Roach now that Tomforde has
left
Smut Nenham is not having dates
Bob Tresh is married
That the Campanile editor and the
Campanile business manager asso-
ciation is more than a business as-
sociation
Garrison wants a date with Dan
Davenport to go jitterbugging
Margie Scott is engaged to Dallas
Hawkins
Pereson .flunked to stay in Hous-
ton with MoGinnis
That Ellen Picton has a new P. E.
on the line Jim "Fats" Martin
Dockery would go with Wamsley
if he didn't play football
* That Mrs. Hardy brings her own
lunch from home
Grover gave Muriel the go bye
Past and present editor have an
affaii-
Loose has her eye on Bob Nemir
Seen Around Town
That constant duo, Martha Shaw
Bailey and Eunice Johnson, stag-
ging it at JamaiPs Friendly Tavern
Bill Henry and Roy Goodearle
with a couple of nice girls
Sara Snoddy and Mary Dee Miller
shooting pin ball machines in the
Uptown center before the double
feature at the Iris
Mary Jane McNair and Morris
Sheffield at the train station crying
in each other's , arms before Shef-
field left
Mary Jo Johnson and Lawrean
Davis having a lovely time at the
Roseland Ballroom (floor show
nightly—call L-4310 and ask for
Pete or Irean—call anytime, day or
night)
Prediction: Highland Park will
win the State Football Champion-
ship. />'
Observation: Henry Peebles buy-
ing Sara more Champagne Cocktails.
Question of the Week: What is
Goose Creek?
Orchid of the Week goes to Tru-
man Wright. Nice game, Jug.
Among the many girls who were
sad "to see transfers and graduation
were Mary Jane Ellis, and Madge
West, and Ada Dean, who wept bit-
ter tears because Bobby Goff (what,
no ring, Ellis?) and Mike Tomforde
(what about the rumor of your
break-up, Madge?), and Bob Swasey
(big orchid, only, on the last date?),
•respectively, left' for points un-
known.
Think there's something that ev-
eryone should know about Dewitt
Clinton Redgraves! For a year now
all we've heard about is his home
town fytitSSG—but, since his trip .to
Austin and his blind date with
Frances Terrell (who has what her
Phi Beta Kappa brothers lacked in
the way of sex), his engagement to
his home gal is off, and he spends
his time going to Austin to see the
blond siren.
So many things happened to so
many people during the short holi-
days that it's hard to tell it all, but
congratulations are in order to—
Joyce Alessandra for her marriage,
and Marion and Kisling for their
engagement, and Rosemary Heaner
and Jack for their surprise wedding
(Never thought it would go thru),
and Lawrean for finally busting
Marie Jo and Dick up. (All good
things must come to an end, they
say, and we must give the devil his
due.)
Hearing Floy Saville shows where
Ada Dean gets her way of talking—
and we thought that it was original,
Ada. No, there can't be another one
that talks like that!
Hey, Rosle? Hear that Glenn
Russ gave you the last minute rush!
How far did he get, gal; how far
did he get?
We see the pointed ears and drool-
continued on page 8)
The Houston section oi the Amer<
ican Institution of Electrical Engi
neers held a meeting on g November,
in the Physics Amphitheatre. The
feature was 4 demonstration lecture,
"Lighting is Your Business," given
by Samuel G. Hibben, Director of
Applied Lighting for Westinghouse
Electric. The lecture contained ma-
terial on the nature of light, wire-
less transmission of power and its
future possibilities, applications of
ultra-violet light (fluorscent light-
ing, germicidal lamps), heat lamps,
various special purpose lamps, and a
little near magic thrown in for spice.
CANDIDATES—
(Continued from page 1)
Mary Jane McNair, Mary Jane Ellis,
Margie Scott, Sara Meredith, Sara
Nan Snoddy, and Martha Shaw
Bailey.
Alice Marion Dennard, Margie
Stroup, Camille Dockery, Georgette
Moraud, Evelyn Burke, Mary Dee
Miller, Muriel Wicks, Anne Bray,
Peggy Pfeffer, Edwina Breihdn,
Lawrean Davis, Jane Farnsworth,
Sadie Gwin Allen, Louise Loose, Pat
West, Jean Brock, Rosemary Glavi-
ana, Ruth French, Ellen Picton,
and Alice Craig. ,
On 13 October the Theta Chapter
of Pi Delta Phi, national French
honorary fraternity* held its formal
initiation and election of off leers at
the Faculty Club.
Initiates, chosen for their high
standing in their French classes,
were Joyce Alessandra, Claire Car-
ter, Shirley Cohen, Elisabeth Kraiise,
Dorothy MpCleary, Celeste MoCul-
lough, Vernon C. J. Newton, Nell
Ranson, Sara Nan Snoddy, Sam
Swinford, Catherine Thompson, and
Muriel Wicks.
Officers for the coming year are
President, Georgette Moraud} Vice-
President, Edwina BreihanT Secre-
tary^ Mary Jane McNair j and Treas-
urer, Muriel Wicks. ..
Because of difficulty in securing
domestic help at this timet th,e tra-
ditional banquet was postponed until
a later date.
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Editor C. J. Meyers
Asst. Editor Mildred McCall
Bus. Manager Estelle Walker
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NEW RADIO RELAY LINK
FOR TELEPHONE AND TELEVISION
Tiny radio waves, shorter than any used before in commercial,
telephony, will link New York and Boston in a new experiv
mental "jump-jump'* relay system for the transmission of"
telephone speech and television programs. ,
These waves travel in straight lines like beams of light..
Because of the earth's curvature, the distance will be spanned
in a series of straight-line jumps between transmitting and,
receiving stations about 30 miles apart.
The Bell System plans post-war improvements in ways like
this, to extend its nationwide service by providing more Long
Distance telephone facilities for peacetime needs.
BELL TELEPHONE SYSTEM
"Service to the Nation In
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