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Show Page 2 SIGNPOST Friday, October 15, 19 IS Signpost - WEEKLY PUBLICATION OF ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF WEBER COLLEGE 402 Moench Building Phone Weber College Extension 26 Editor Don Simmons Business Manager Lorraine Price Assistant Business Manager Boyd Clawson News Editor Lehman Henry Cartoonist R- Housley Sports Editor Ralph Mitchell Society Editor Billee Wright Exchange Editor JoAnn Cliften Editorial Advisor L. C. Evans Business Advisor - O. M. Clark Reporters: Shirley Corkey, Roscoe G. Housley, Darwin Hyde, James Patterson, Richard Rounds, Sue Wright, Geraldine Reese, Jean Heimke, Emma Lou Barnes, Keith Hunt, Carol Folkman. Weber College Expands In order to further acquaint new Weber students with past and present activities concerning the furtherance of the college expansion movement, it might be well to enumerate the actions of Weber supporters now, and during the past year. The rapidly accelerating ball was started rolling in the summer of 1947, when Ogden citizens subscribed to over $50,000 which was matched by the State of Utah to pay for 180 acres of land for a new campus. ' Speed was further added to the movement when the state building fund was tapped April 6, 1948 by the state board of examiners for $250,000, which was earmarked for development of the new Weber college campus on the foothills east of Ogden. This action was the result of a vigorous campaign by Pres. Henry A. Dixon, faculty members, local citizens, and the editorial staff of the Signpost. As a result of these accomplishments the editorial staff of the Signpost organized the students together and established the Student Committee for a Greater Weber college. This committee, which was divided into the political participation committee, student union building committee, and the publicity committee, included among its achievements a comprehensive publicity program designed to let the people of Utah know the college's needs and to urge them to support college expansion plans; acquirement of supporting committments from various political parties and groups; and stimulating impetus to a campaign to acquire funds for a student union building. A committee of architects has been hired, and the overall campus plans are now being completed, but we aren't through yet. We still need approximately 1 million dollars more in order to complete construction of the first buildings on the campus. Contributions are urgently needed for the construction of the student union building. This edifice will be the crowning feature on the new campus. It is to be situated on an oak ridge immediately above the approach to the campus, where it'ean be easily viewed from the highway. Everything possible is being done to enable Weber college to acquire four year status from the next state legislature which convenes in January. Every Weber student will be needed to stimulate and support these and other expansionistic movements. Thus, it would be well for each student to acquaint himself thoroughly with the Weber college expansion movement. Bi-Partisan Policy? Probably the most notable progress made in American politics during the past few years is the bi-partisan foreign policy that has brought consolidated backing by Republicans and Democrats in United States relations with foreign governments. Foreign policy agreements by the two major political parties have resulted in such policies as the European Recovery Program, the "get tough" policy toward Russia, including the war-risking attitude toward' the Berlin blockade, and the solid backing of the United Nations. Regardless of the net worth of the programs, it is extremely worthwhile to enter them with the solidarity achieved through the bi-partisan policy. Occasionally, however, the politicians cannot seem to avoid a departure from that policy in the interest of personal political gain. Invariably these deviations result in a liability to United States foreign relations. That was the result of a recently publicized plan to send Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson on a special peace mission to Moscow, directly following submission of the Berlin crisis to the United Nations. There can be little doubt that had the mission been accomplished, especially if any progress toward settlement of Russ-U. S. differences were made, Mr. Truman's presidential stock would have increased. It seems probable that had Justice Vinson been allowed to go to Moscow, the diplomatic relations between the United States and other countries with which we are cooperating in presenting the Berlin problem to the United Nations would have been damaged. That the plan was even considered has had a marked effect at the Paris United Nations meetings where knowledge of the peace mission has caused "confusion" among U. N. delegates as to the United States' attitude toward the Berlin problem as well as the United Nations. It is imperative that the American people remain solidly behind any foreign programs entered into by bi-partisan agreement. If victory is to be achieved in the "cold war" or if victory is to be achieved in an impending "hot war", the unity of the United States must not be punctured by political foreign policy sniper shooting. We cannot long survive if the rest of the world is "confused" regarding our policy toward it. Don Simmons. There's a Tree in The Meadow Part-Time Work for Vets Okeh, V. A. Announces The majority of veterans attending colleges and universities full time under the GI bill will be able to work part-time without having their subsistence allowances reduced, Veterans Ad ministration officials said today. Free Classes For Veteran's Wives Two new evening classes will soon be available at Weber college, according to Assistant Director Edward C. Larson. These classes will be free of tuition and are limited to wives of veterans attending the college. The first class to open will be "Meal Planning and Preparation" under the direction of Mrs. Mary Benson. It will deal with Budget Savings and the use of substitutes for meat, etc. Miss Swapi will supervise the second class, "General Psychology for Children." These classe s shouldn't exceed 12 persons in "Meal Planning" and from 30 to 40 in the "General Psychology for Children." At present not enough wives have registered for the classes to constitute their opening, however, they are expected to be filled soon. If enough interest is shown in this program, expansion plans will be made for a larger variety of subjects. More information may be obtained regarding these classes from Mrs. Clarissa Hall, registrar. Excessive Income No reduction in subsistence will be made as long as income from productive labor and subsistence allowance do not exceed these monthly "ceilings" established by Public Law 512 last Spring: $210 for a veteran without dependents; $270 for a veteran with one dependent; or $290 for a veteran with more than one dependent. This does not mean that there is a limit on what a veteran may earn while attending college full time. It does mean that a student-veteran may receive his full subsistence allowance if Jiis monthly earnings are not more than $135 if he has no dependents, $165 if he has one dependent, and $170 if he has more than one dependent. Dependency Change VA reminded student-veterans whose dependency status changed during summer vacation to submit proof of additional dependency as soon as possible to the appropriate VA regional office in which their records are filed. In order to qualify for additional subsistence payments because of dependents, veterans must furnish legal proof, such as certified copies of public records of birth, baptism, marriage or other evidence. Payments become effective from date of receipt of evidence. BEFUDDLED II Back in the Old Corner BY E. LOU Hi gals and guys! Here we are-back in the old corner about to come out for another round of chit chat for this week. Congrates to Nancy and her two lovely attendants. It's quite an hon-ar to be W. C.'s first Freshman Queen. The ceremony was very impressive (although a little chilly) especially from a "Worm's Eye" view as seen from the field. The game was really all right, too. Well, fourth week is over and all the "unsatisfactory" slips are in so we can sit back and relax until eight week time rolls around. At least most of the Freshmen can relax although there are some sophomores who actually find time to study. We heard great reports about the Weber college theater workshops version of "Box and Cox." There seems to he a great future for some Weberites as traveling minstrels. A 16th century revival takes a lot of work and no-how. Most plays can die pretty dead in half a century. After the day's vacation last Friday it was rather difficult for some college kids to re-adjust to classes and the fine art of study, but then it's harder to stay away (That's what someone told us.) Daffynitions Telephone No, tell a woman, the news will spread faster. Dates They grow on trees! Don't they? Cut C lash A knife to be used in cutting clas and your own throat. Notes What you write in class, alright. But not on the subject the Prof thinks. Crifchlow Gives Election Info Primary elections for Freshman class officers are scheduled for Monday, Jack Critchlow, student body president, announced today. Officers to be elected include a freshman class president, vice president, secretary-treasurer, historian, and representative to the board of control, Critchlow stated. Candidates for the primary balloting were nominated during assembly today. Winning primary candidates will be placed on the final ballot, with final elections scheduled for Friday, the student body president announced. HENRY By Lehman Henry There's going to be an entirely new course of study at Weber college next year if the legislature passes it. It's a course only open to Veterans of World War II which will be called, "Outwitting the Other Fellow." The whole program was designed by a former instructor at Reno City college who is now at Weber. The curricula will be made up of these courses: Academic Courses: Cards 1 (How to shuffle cards.) l'oker 5 ..Course of study in 5 draw) l'oker 1 (Courses of study in 7 stud.) Dice 1 (How to throw a pair of dice.) Technical Courses: Cards 2 (How to shark a deck of cards.) Dice 3 (How to change dice in a "hot" game.) Dice 7, 11 (How to make naturals.)Solitare 7 (How to cheat in Son-tare.)Mathemelical Courses: Blackjack 21 (How to add up to 21.) Horses 5 (How to bet on a horse) Horses 1 to 50 (How to pick longshots.) Mechanical Courses: Slot Machine 1 (Nomenclature of a slot machine.) Slot Machine 2 (How to keep slot machines from "paying off.") Courses in actual practice will also be given. (And I don't see how a subsistance check of $75 will last. It's been rumored that the government will take that into consideration and raise the amount for those taking this course to at least $400 a month.) Personally I don't think the legislature will pass this new program, but who knows, there may be a slim chance. Anyway, I'll give you odds a 100 to 1 that they won't pass it ! (Just for kicks.) f This is HENKY when he played for Yalo in 1908. Due to Coach Mccham's brilliant coaching (not forgetting Dean Gardner and "Bear" Ward) the Wildcats made a good showing last Friday against Carbon. I'm sure that the team did the same against Boise last night. (At least I have my fingers crossed!) If I had my crystal ball (no offense, Dr. Young) with me. I'd tell you how we'll come out next week against I'ullerlon J. C. At any cost, you can bet your bottom dollar (hat the boys on the team will be trying darn hard to keep up their clean slate. Run 'em crazy boys, and if you find that you're having a hard time doing that, pass 'em nuts! Keep smiling! 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