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PAGE TWO THE UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO Friday, November 17, 1950 , The Official Stndent Publication of *Jk» UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO EDITORIAL BOARD JACK KKLLEU .............................Bditor-in-Chiet RICHARD C. WALLACK .........................................Managing: Editor BMANUEL C. SADEMl ................................................. Business Manager KENNETH K. NEWTON .........................................................News Editor KENNETH J. KNEP1•^.AK ..................................................Campus Editor RONAI j D I<EY ................................ Feature Editor JOHN R. SHARPE ..................................................................Sports Editor WILLIAM HICKS ................................................................Re-write Editor EILEEN COCKER .......................................................... Copy Editor HERALD FOX ............................................................ Advertising Manager DONALD KNOCHE ................................................... Circulation Manager ACCORDING TO DUFFY where we stand As directed in a motion passed by the Board of Managers, the policy of this newspaper shall be; 1. To provide an organ for the presentation to the Univer sity community, information covering all phases of University life and such phases of life outside the University proper as are possessed of interest to the student body; 2. To provide an organ through which student opinion can express itself; 3. To provide a channel for developing leadership among the students. That the elected student governing body should dictate the policy of this, the oHiciai student newspaper, is considered by many to be a fitting and proper step in the formation of the paper. By others,it is looked on as a flagrant breach of editorial liberty. Those few holding the latter view claim that active “press ure groups” elected the present Board of Managers, and for this reason feel the Board unfit to decide newspaper policy. Those few would also claim that to leave policy formation for the stu dent body at large to decide would subject that policy to control by the same active “pressure groups.” Just whom these persons feel IS fit to decide leads to a ridiculous though seriously ad vanced, answer — they deem themselves the fit determiners of this paper’s policy! Can you beat the gall of some people? let it be known To some the editing of a student newspaper is not a respon sibility, but a license to diseminate those ideas which suit their own ends. Such an attitude cannot be condoned. If there be those who desire to force their opinions upon the student body in a reckless and irresponsible manner, then let them do so at their own risk without hiding behind the dignity of the official student newspaper nor by its use convey the impression of authority unwarranted. SO this is campus spirit . . . An act has been committed on this campus that is worthy of recognition, not for its value as a literary gem or Palmer’s hand writing methods but as a display of infantile behavior on the part of a few irresponsible individuals who are seeking “acclaim.” This newspaper will not do them the honor of mentioning what was written on the wall of Clark Gym other than to ask if this act is a manifestation of school spirit or a crystalization of univer sity concepts? We hope not, for if it is, then the ideals for which the University of Buffalo has been justly proud have been lost in interpretation on the part of some students. We sincerely hope that the great majority have not lost sight of these concepts. If the persons responsible for this “wit” felt so strongly about this issue why did they not make the charges in a legiti mate manner rather than “bastardizing” the purpose. The act is done — so be it. An investigation would be use less since it is doubtful the guilty parties would be found and they most assuredly would not take it upon themselves to act the role of men when they so recently evidenced that they were incapable of such a stand. Such an investigation could only serve to bring adverse publicity to the University proper and heighten the actions of a few while damaging the reputation of many whose thoughts are devoted to the multiple phases of university life. . The dignity of any individual demands he be accorded cer tain considerations regardless of his qualifications for any office. One of them demands, under our concepts, the free and God- given right to know his accusers and the opportunity to answer any charges regarding his competence. If the need be so great let it be heard in an honorable way. Perhaps the victim of this act is not the legitimate person to whom the attack should be directed. Therefore, on the behalf of the fair-minded segment of the student body, this newspaper wishes to apologize to Mister James 'Wilson for the actions of some who lack the guts to do so. Some guy what sez he knows how come dls monkey-business wit (la newspapers whips a pretenchus- lookin’ card out from his money belt and hangs it in me face. Now I ain’t da type what’s easy Im pressed, but a pretenchus- lookin’ card can fool any guy. So, I’m Im pressed, and I read on dls card where de guy belonged to da BEE, and den I’m real impressed, so right away he tells me how come dls monkey business wit da news papers. Sez he, we was robbed cause da BEE was da verse of da students what cared anyhow. Now of dls I ain’t so sure, but I ain’t admlttin, cause like I say he got a preten- chus-lookln’ card, so I’m still listenin’. Dem radicals, sez he, has dragged us thru da grease on a<a;ounta what we prints which wasn’t half so bad as what they prints. Well, like most guys, I ain’t no literal genius, so on dls point I got no come-back. Anyway he’s bondin’ me ear so’s 1 couldn’t a’ said nothin’ nohow. Sez he, we was dragged thru da grease, but it’s dem udder guys what’re da slippery characters. Now ya take ferlnstance. he’s breathin hard, in me face, all dem nasty words on accounts we tells every one who been kissin’ Sally behind (la piano. Dis is pointenant, he booms, an’ I’m induced ta believe him ony 1 don’t know dis Sally from a bucket of bolts. Sudden-like pops up a foreign- hjoklri’ character wid a persicuted look In his pan. Right away he’s In da conversation which I m thinkin is strange on accounta none of us has been introduced. Dis ain’t wor- ryin’ da guy wid da persicuted look not a bit cause he’s introducin’ his- self an’ sayln’ he’s a writer of some repudiation on da .\RGUS, which ain’t impressin’ me a bit on accounta he ain’t got no preten- chus-lookin’ card. Now dees two guys is hollerin’ at each udder which makes it tough ter me ta hear what dey’re sayin on accounta der’s so much noise. Dis Sally dame I’m guessin’ 1s de topic of da conversation more dan de newspaper cause 1 hear de ARGUS writer ^sajln’ so what if some clown kisses Sally behind da piano, der’s no one what cares. Well, by now I’m suspectin dis ARGUS guy’s been behind dat pi ano wonst or twist hisself and dat he’s fer sure got more dan a chat- in’ acquaintance wid dis Sally doll, but dis 1 ain’t sayin’. On accounta I got tak I don’t step on no guy’s toes what’s standln’ next ta me. Any way. sez I instead, if der’s no one else what cares what guy kisses what goll behind what piano, dat goil’s old lady will. Dis I am find- in’ out is da drop what busted da dam. Comes now such shoutin’ an’ bangin’ as I ain’t never heard an’ dat’s fer sure. Now da ARGUS writer is stand- in’ on his stool an’ what he’s say in’ 1 ain’t fer sure, but “comes da revaluation we’ll all be peasants ’ sticks to me eardrum. Dis guy, sez 1 ta meself, ain’t fer real an’ what s in addition he gives me da willies. Da'BEE guy wid da pretenchuB- iookln’ dfcrd an’ Sally’s friend now steps from wldout da place in where I’m at, an' 1 sees dem no more, an’ I ain’t fer sure, but may be It’s fer da best. THE POLITICAL ARENA By CHARLES PAR’TRIDGE The campaign has given way to post election oratory, analyses and conjecture. Such efforts suffer primarily from oversimplification. One aspect of the recent campaign is to be considered — “McCarthy- ism”. What is “McCarthyism”? If it implied an insistence that com munist infiltration into the govern ment be prevented -— that poor se curity risks not be employed, few would consider it objectionable. Un fortunately, the activities of its namesake and his followers pre clude such a definition. The Mc- Carthys and Jenners in Congress have denounced as pro-communist, and have made reckless charges against government officials. An investigation of these accusations follows. Should the practice of implicating many, in the hope that subsequent inquiry will uncover at least one “undesirable” be con doned? Should the senator purge the government of all reds, pinks, etc., would his approach be justi fied? McCarthyism is not limited to supposed Communists. It no longer is based upon questionable loyalty. Indeed, if it is rumored that some one is to rec(.‘ivc an appointment, political hatchet-men seek to des troy the man before rumor becomes reality. Averill Harriman was sug gested as Dean Acheson’s succes sor. This was sufficient excuse for an almost unparallelled character assassination. Has the “ism” been accepted by the American people? No Repub lican criticized McCarthy. Gabriel- son, Republican National Chairman credited the senator with awaken ing the nation to the dangers of communism. Certainly, the cam paign of Nixon in California and his impressive victory suggest an acceptance of McCarthyism. Mary land’s Senator Tydings was de feated. Whether or not character villifi- cation was actually endorsed, Sena tor McCarthy describes the election returns as a vote of confidence — in and for him. Will he act ac cordingly? He seems a zealous cru sader. The McCarthys, Jenners, and Cains have not been delegated the power to conduct private vendettas Until definite evidence to the con trary is produced by an authorized investigating agency, an indivi dual’s good name should not be questioned. McCarthyites do not question — they villify. What effect will these Congres sional watchdogs have upon the government? If they persist, men of ability may hesitate at accept ing appointment to office. Few would he willing to stand the abuse such as has been levelled at George Marshall. These tactics may well preclude public confidence in our govern ment. Few would suggest this as a salutary influence. The U.S. has assumed leadership in a struggle against Russian Imperialism. How effective can that leadership be if the McCarthys are permitted to play their role — if the nation is not united behind its leaders? This tendency, which may endan ger the stability of our government and jeopardize our international position will confront the electorate in 1952. The interim should be de- devoted to the restraint and expose of McCarthyism. Don Carlos Makes Iriumpiiant Return By MARY ALICE SMI'TH On a cold, dreary night in No vember 1833, New York City ■wit nessed the opening of the long awaited Opera House. The House was extravagantly dressed fd>r the occasion. Ornate fixtures dazzled the spectators’ eyes, but nobody knew what the singers were saying. There was great doubt that this sntertainment could ever last. . Now, one hundred and seventeen years later in November 1950, there is little doubt that, not only is New York opera-minded, but so is the entire country. It has ceased to be the pampered sweetheart of the very few and has become univer sally acclaimed by all. Last week, the Metropolitan Opera had one of its most dazzling openings. Under the auspices of the new manager, Rudolph Bing, the opera season officially opened with an opera seldom heard. It was Verdi’s Don Carlos. This opera has not been heard in twenty- seven years, but its revival, I be lieve, is one of the greatest musical achievements ever made. Don Carlos has in it, some of the most beautiful music that Verdi has ever composed. The narrative is very simple. Don Carlos, son of Philip II of Spain, is affianced to beautiful Elizabeth of Valois, daughter of Henry II of France. However, this relationship is soon broken for Philip marries his son’s fiancee. Don Carlos, broken-hearted leaves Spain and goes to Flanders. Before doing so he has one last tender love scene with Elizabeth. Complications arise when Don Carlos attends a masked ball and reveals his love to a masked woman whom he believes to be Elizabeth, but who turns out to be Princess Eboli, a woman who loves Don Carlos very much. She becomes jealous of Elizabeth, tells the king all about the love affair between the two, and disaster follows. Don Carlos is held by the Inquisition because of giving aid to the Flemish people. Kis friend, Rodrigo is shot and killed. Don Carlos is released but not for long. Soon after his release, the king finds out for himself about the love the two young people share for one ' another and has his son thrown back into prison, to await death. The deep resounding voice of Robert Merrill as Rodrigo was mag, nificent and Jussi Bjoerling as Don Carlos displayed a tonal quality that would have made Caruso en vious. Delia Regal as Elizabeth and Ann Bollinger as Eboli, were superb. No, truly opera is not something that America need shy away from as though it were the plague, for in the past 100 years, opera has come to mean new enjoyment in life, to many millions. Students Offered New Travel Bureau A new item has recently been added to the large list of services which Norton Union offers to the students of the University. Bus, train and plane schedules may be obtained for the asking at Room 252 of Norton Union. A filing sys tem has been set up whereby stu dents desiring rides home for the holidays may secure rides to their destinations. Likewise, drivers who desire passengers may contact in terested students by means of the new Travel Bureau. Mrs. Libby Foels, program co ordinator, announces that she is very anxious to receive applications before Thanksgiving recest. Thus with your help, the program will get under way immediately.
