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Show Signpost WEEKLY PUBLICATION OF ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF WEBER COLLEGE 402 Moench Building Member Fbsocided GblleSiafe Press Editor Dick Layman Business Manager Jean Heimke Sports Editor Keith Hunt Proofreader Boyd Knowles 'Factors' Is Plural AFTER LAST WEEK'S "high sounding commentary" about some "mis-guided knight" and after last week's "critical evaluation of the so-called third party idealism," it is necessary to attempt to correct or at least 'clear up' several minor discrepancies given play by the illustrious author of the masterpiece appearing in Jast, week's illustrious paper. Indeed the time has certainly come for a critical evaluation. MR. CARVER (the possessor of the initials C.C.) mentions the "factors" that have inspired Mr. Wallace to bolt the Democratic party, as Mr. Wallace's supposedly intense hate of Mr. Truman. The word factors is plural, Mr. Carver. Even Wallace's supporters are willing to admit more than one reason for his action. And since we are laying the blame for anti-Truman tactics at Mr. Wallace's feet, can't we just as logically and easily lay the blame for anti-Wallace feelings at Mr. Truman's feet, or is he above wrong? Mr. Carver implies that Wallace positively despises Truman. Perhaps Mr. Truman positively despises Wallace? LET'S TAKE A MORE comprehensive glance now at "the tactic Wallace has consistently employed in gaining his ends," though, by the way, Wallace's greatest fault is considered by thinkers in the Carver Caravan to be his lack of consistency. This laundry which Mr. Carver seems to deplore so much this washing things in other peoples back yards is interesting. There doesn't seem to be any logical reason for considering the rest of the world someone else's back yard, our complete forge in during the past few years has been dedicated to making and supposedly cleaning other people's back yards;' the laundry mentioned is in all reality the laundry of the people Wallace spoke to in his tour. We in the United States are the washers. Wallace spoke of foreign policy in his tour and there is nothing which has greater concern for the peoples of the world than our foreign policy. You're right Mr. Carver, let's wash the linen in the back yards it comes from. Mr. Wallace also advocates this. A DISCUSSION OF Wallace invariably leads to his views on communism and the place of Russia in the world; Mr. Carver's discussion was certainly no exception. It seems Wallace is not for the Marshall plan, and it seems the communists are not for the Marshall plan; therefore Mr. Wallace must certainly be a communist an admirable display of logic. Using a similar logic we can say that certain isolationist congressmen are quite vehement against the Marshall plan and the communists are also quite vehement against the Marshall plan, therefore these isolationist senators and representatives must be communists, despite the fact that they are the staunchest advocates of anti-communist programs within the nation. Parallelism of thought is by no means conclusive proof, or even proof at all, of absolute likeness. Incidentally, the American communists back Wallace and they also backed Roosevelt in two presidential campaigns. Was he a communist? AND SO THE "grim mess" goes, as Carver puts it, tempered only by a touch of humor injected by the selection of Idaho's Glen Taylor as running mate. That stupid Taylor; how could any one with his experience ever aspire to the vice presidency of the nation? Shame on Taylor, tut-tut-tut. Of course there are a few things like how does this Taylor ever rise from cowboy entertainer to United States senator, how does this Taylor succeed in beating the Idaho democratic machine and how does this stupid Taylor ever become a vice presidential nominee? ANY MAN WHO can rise from the ranks by beating every organized force against him and do this in ten years to become a vice presidential possibility must certainly be utterly stupid! What has happened to our old American ideal of rags to riches, from log cabin to white house? Any man is supposed to have the chance to be president, but because Taylor is on the opposite side let's eliminate him; it's so logical. This week's editorial, by Phil Tunks, was written in answer to that appearing in last week's Signpost by Charles Carver, which in turn was printed in reply to one by Dick Layman in the February 27 edition. The Signpost invites further opinion on this or other controversial subjects of a national or localnature. FOR YOUR RECORD NEEDS Always Shop in Ogden's Largest Self-Service Department BEFUDDLED Alas, Test Week! By MUDDLE Next Monday marks the beginning of another siege of the darker side of college life, namely the onset of final exams. There ought to be a law against them and Monday mornings. Students shouldn't be expected to concentrate so soon after a weekend. And besides, wasn't test week originally designed for the writing of term papers? Daffynitions Forger one who is ever ready to write a wrong. Old maid a lady in waiting. Friendship the quickest way to wipe out is to sponge on it. Pretzel manufacturer the man who makes crooked dough and still remains within the law. Fickle lover a passing fiance. People the only thing wrong with the world. Press agent a man who gives you the benefit of the dirt. Miser a dough nut. "Bubbles" Heneniger comes forth this week with an original bit of verse especially timely since registration draws near. The sense of this I fail to see, . What good required subjects will do for me. If I seem about to fly the coop You'll know I'm just trying to fill a group. Megan Pidcock tells one on Lou Ann Toller, Iota club president. During the Christmas holidays Megan accompanied Lou Ann to a local market to purchase a chicken for the needy family whose Christmas dinner the club was providing. Since the two gals were not too familiar with types of chicken for cooking, the butcher suggested they take a fryer. "Shall I draw it for you?" he inquired. "Oh, no," retorted Lou Ann, "I dan't want a picture of it." Recitation Willie in a fit insane, Laid his head beneath a train. People were surprised to find How much it broadened Willie's mind. Weber to Open Bids On New Catalogue A new Weber college catalogue will soon be open for bids, it was announced this week. The new brochure, edited and revised by the W. C. catalogue committee, headed by Miss Marian Read, is ready in dummy form for inspection by Ogden printers. The book incorporates several new features, it was reported, including larger and more definitive sections devoted to explaining the college's organization, objectives, and activities. Aiding Miss Read in the preparation of the catalogue were the other members of the catalogue committee, consisting of Robert A. Clarke, Wilma Grose, Clarisse Hall, and Edward C. Lar-sen.The current W. C. catalogue was published by the Intermountain Publishing Co. of Ogden. llWlilllHlI AFTER DANCE PARTY WHY NOT A SNACK, OR BANQUET? Also Fountain Drinks Ma's & Pa's CALL FOR RESERVATION PHONE 2-0824 Extension Division Dates Registration Registration for Weber college extension division (night school) courses takes place March 22-23, said John Benson, director, last week. Schedules of classes are now available, and may be obtained at Mr. Benson's office. The 100 classes offered during the spring quarter cover both the academic and pre-professional fields, it was reported, with courses scheduled in business, secretarial, homemaking, trade, and industrial fields. Included in the curriculum are classes in art', chemistry, English mathematics, physiology, physics, psychology, sociology, Spanish, speech, accounting, business law, business English, shorthand, typing, office machines, small business, economies,, clothing, upholstery, interior decoration, leather-craft, music, photography, and physical education. Related instruction foron-the-job, trade, and industrial students includes courses in electricity, radio, carpentry, mechanics, ground school, machine shop, auto machines, welding, sheet metal, plumbing, refrigeration, meat cutting, watch making, and driver education.Instructors from the regular day staff plus business, trade, and professional instructors from Ogden compose the teaching staff of the extension division. Approximately 60 instructors are enrolled on the evening school staff, it wasreported. Architects Gather; Plot Master Plan Architects of the new Weber college campus will meet at the college March 17 to continue work on the master plan of the new grounds. The architects are Laurence Ol-pin of Ogden, Arthur Grix of Ogden, and Fred Markham of Provo, all 'building architects, and Freh-ner & Allred of Ogden, landscape consultants. These consultants were selected last January by the trustees of the Weber College Development Fund, and were approved later in that month by the State Building commission and the State Board of Education. The group met to continue work on the master plan of the new campus, to be located in the foothills south of 36th st. ACCOUNTS FROZEN All student body accounts other than those pertaining to the opera have been frozen by the board of control since Monday, March 8. No requisitions have been authorized by the associated students since that time. This action was taken to allow the board of control time to study expenditures and receipts in order to secure a more balanced budget for the spring quarter. And The Flowers Are Furnished By OLIVE and MARK Klenke Flora! Member of F. T. D. Association OGDEN, UTAH 2955 Wash. Blvd. Ph. 5789 RECORD RAMBLIN m With Bill pi- , Well, here's some good news for you record fans. Capital has just released a recording by the Metronome All-Stars. These recordings are something that we all look forward to and this lat est one is really great. First side is "Metronome Riff" written by Stan Kenton in the Kentonish manner screaming brass and great solos Catch that Buddy De Franco and his bop clarinet take off it's terrific. Then Bill Harris gives out a fine "T" Bone solo, ' and of course there's Flip Philips who blows a lot of mellow notes on tenor. Flip and Bill Harris were Woody Herman's sidemen a year or so ago, when he had that terrific band of his. Reverse side of this giant disc is "Leap Here." Buddy De Franco, Flip Philips, and Bill Harris are also very evident on this bit of be bop. But the last solo spot is rightfully taken over by the guy who's been blowing his top for be bop in many ways yea it's our. boy Dizzy Gillespie who provides the greatest kick on this fine plat ter as Fred Mills sez, "it's mar-welous, marwelous! ! !" Ole King Cole has also iust cut a subtle bit of bop entitled "The Geek." You'll also enjoy his smooth rendition of "I've Only Myself to Blame" enhanced by a delightful bit of vocalizing by the King. Illinois Jacquet, of "Flying Home" fame, has iust cut a fine cookie for Victor Records. "Riffin on Twenty-Fourth Street" is a fine tune with a bouncy tempo . . . Try your latest dance step out on this tune. Illinois' tenor is one of the best around. Flip side is justifiably entitled "King Jacquet," and Illinois ride out a race horse tempo is nothing but fine. I. D. Slates Easter Events This Month The Easter season, traditionally associated by all La Dianacda girls as Li. jj. time, will feature a series of activities in the form of an assembly, a dance, and an alumni breakfast, according to president Beverle Cozzens. Friday, March 2G, an assembly, 'In a Little Book Store" will be presented. Divided into five parts, tne scenes ot the assembly will display L. D. talent. The finale, climax of the program, will be built around an Easter theme. "Fairy Fantasie," traditional spring formal L. D. dance, will be held in the Weber college ballroom Saturday, March 27, 1948 at 9 p. m. Corsages will not be in order. Tickets will go on sale Monday, March 22, and may be obtained from any La Dianeada member. Alumni and faculty will receive guest invitations. A 13-piece orchestra has been engaged. Decorations will represent the theme of a fairyland with trees, flowers, and fairy figures. Special attraction of the decorating scheme is a wishing well. Easter morning the L. D. girls will honor their alumni at a break fast at the Hotel Ben Lomond. Place cards will follow an Easier egg theme. A fashion show of pasl La Dianeada uniforms will be one of the highlights of the program. Events are under the direction of separate committees headed by Erma Adams, Laurel Checkells, and Louise Ellis. MOTHPROOFING - WATERPROOFING - REPAIRING Quality Dry Cleaning Co. VERNON S. POULSEN, Prop. OGDEX, UTAH 2215 Washington Blvd. Phone 2-5133 |