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Show 1 1 Is- ij J S 1 !S s ? 3 , J?W 1x ,rf V 4 AS.-' - Peace Fetters Ti Be Snapped UN Dr. Dello Dayton We in America have many special reasons why a Thanksgiving Day should be particularly meaningful to us. In a material sense, of course, we are blessed like no other people. Our high standard of living, which is characterized by a variety and abundance of food and clothing, nice homes with ail types of conveniences, automobiles, television sets, telephones, etc., reflects these material blessings. Far more important, however, are things of the spirit and the soul for which we should be grateful. In this category Freedom Is most significant. Freedom to worship as we wish, freedom to think and express ourselves, freedom to vote for a person of our choice, freedom to work where we will, freedom to criticize our elected officials, and freedom to progress in relation to our efforts and our abilities. These freedoms, cherished and fought for by men through the ages, are the more meaningful in the light of recent events in Poland and Hungary. Developments in these two unfortunate countries should make us more appreciative of our blessings of freedom. They should also encourage us to rededicate ourselves with renewed zeal to the maintenance of freedom at home and its extension abroad. At this Thanksgiving time we should be especially grateful that the United States is working with other nations of the world, through the United Nations, to maintain peace, to improve the material well-being of all people and to enhance the cause of freedom everywhere. In the worlds of President Eisenhower's Thanksgiving Proclamation: "Let us be grateful that the foundations of freedom in our nation grow stronger with each passing year, giving hope to fettered peoples that they may walk as free men unafraid; that the yield of our soil and the production of our factories have been abundant, enriching our lives and enabling us to share our bounty with less fortunate ones in other lands; and that the forces of nature are being harnessed for peaceful purposes, bring limitless possibilities of comfort and happiness both to ourselves and to future generations." International Association Offer Renewed By HOC By Mai Last week, on the 14th of November, Weber was honored by a visit from two emissaries of good will, Mr. Bob Bennett, Student-body president of the University of Utah, and Mr. Jim Pomroy Student Government Vice-President of the United States National Student Association (USNSA). Mr. Jim Pomroy is on a tour of the regional headquarters of USNSA throughout the nation and is in Utah for a week's observation. He represents a confederation of college student bodies represented through their student governments. With some 300 members representing 600,000 students', the Association is the largest representative national student organization in the world. Foreign Seminars At a luncheon given for the guests Mr. Pomroy told of the many benefits his organization could provide for a college. He talked of observation tours to many foreign countries and of the several conventions and seminars held each year by the Association. The conventions and seminars are in Foster held to discuss the problems of college and university people from all parts of the U. S. and many foreign countries. Through membership in the American Council on Education, the U. S. National Commission for UNESCO, World University Service, the National Scholarship Service and the Fund for Negro? Students and other leading educational and civic groups, officers' and delegates of the Association press student views on important educational issues affecting student life. The Board of Control listened with no small amount of interest to the remarks of Mr. Pomroy realizing that here was a splendid opportunity to better understand the problems of our world neighbors. No plans were made to join the organization, but it will be discussed in future meetings. There remains the problem of finance and a majority of students wanting to see their school become a member of this fine organization. Student Views If discussion does continue on Exposed,BareTootsi'es By Rolfe Quinn "The foot is the ugliest part of the female body." This statement was met with thunderous applause and almost dislocating nods of agreement among the boys of the coffee clutch gathered in the TUB the other day. I don't know, maybe my mother was scared by an Italian grape crusher, but I do know my pet peeve is girls who flap around with their bare tootsies hanging out. Girls' feet, like small tots, should neither be seen nor heard. Let's take an objective (and I certainly do object) look at the average female foot and see why the protests. It is topped by two lumps, scarred projections called the ankle bones. Behind it is the heel. The heel has the texture of elephant hide, and reminds me of the dirt ingrained elbow of a small boy. Next, the top of the foot from ankle to toe is either skinny, cracked, and chapped, or chubby, dead white, and puffy. Of course here, too, there are always cuts and bruises enough to make a doctor recoil in horror. The overall effect of the foot when crammed into the ballerina, puts me in mind of a partially unwrapped foot long hot dog bun with five cold vienna sausages poking out the end. Why girls persist in wearing those unbecoming ballerina's except to stay on their toes is a mystery. The only creatures that should wear such low down shoes are horses, and sometimes I think they're on the wrong track. It's possible that girls believe the prominent display of a bare foot is daringly sexy, but personally, the brass claws of an ornate andiron are more stimulating. If Let's all be grateful for what we have, Who we are and where we live ! I'm grateful for your patronage THANKS A MILLION ! "The Little Man With the Oil Can" 3605 HARRISON you girls want to be vampish, go barefoot to the neck, but don't just fool around. As my views of m'ladies' footwork are obviously shared by most males, take heed and admit defeat girls, and admit de'feet don't look ko good so bare. E jg. VST urn this opportunity, visits from the student body at the meetings of Board of Control each Monday at noon will be appreciated. Comers may find it interesting to hear this problem discussed so that they might better understand the functions of USNSA. Here is an opportunity in Weber's lifetime. Students don't let your student officers pigeonhole this one. Make known your desires to become a member of USNSA. College Students Part-Time Employment Evenings and Saturdays $44.00 a week and Up Neat appearance, age 18 and above, preferably own car, must be able to work minimum of 15 hrs. a week. Contact Mr. Bullock, Hotel Ben Lomond, Mondays 7 p. m. or Saturdays 8:00 a. m. for interview. PHARAOHS LADIES APPAREL 2446 Washington Blvd. Phone 3-1504 Peg & Bill Farrow (owners) Miss Cora Acord, Mgr. , V"" ' Top Event $3 1 A blouse that's tailored, yet soft enough to be utterly femine. Of lustrous cotton satin with cuffed sleeves, mitered collar. FUD M HY CO |