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Show Page 2 SIGNPOST November 14, 1952 By the my- THIS ClV, EEK ISENHQWITZER. AND WHAT'S HS . OH VEAH. . AD LU - - TTrrtl nrnrf GOP EMERGES FROM DOGHOUSE BUT CAN OLD WAYS CHANGE? Ike has brought the Republicans out of the doghouse after two decades. It is a "grave responsibility," the editorials are saying, that they have been given. In other words, the question in the mind of many a man on the street is: Have they learned anything? For the sake of the two party system and in view of the fact that a "change was needed" and is needed periodically in a democracy, it is to be hoped that the Republicans will get off the rich man band wagon at this time and. give some consideration to the common American who makes up the great working population of the United States. Weber college has been recognized in the Republican landslide by election of one of its most eminent graduates, Douglas R. Stringfellow, to the United States House of Representatives. On the state level two other graduates have been elected to the legislature. They are Fred Froerer, Jr. and Edward Larson, who is also a faculty member and one of the few Democrats to rise above the flood of Republican voes. Also L. Roland Anderson, Democrat, another Alumnus, was voted district attorney. A number of staunch Weber college Republicans, including Dr. Henry Aldous Dixon, Leland H. Monson, M. L. Stevenson and others, also publicly supported the Good Old Party drive to success. Oddly and perhaps beyond explanation in view of his veto of the four-year charter, J. Bracken Lee was supported by persons connected with the faculty. There is little doubt that Governor Lee received several Weber college votes. So now it remains to be seen during the next period who is the sucker and just what the Republicans will do in the constructive line now that they are completely on their own. Both President Ike and Governor Lee have legislative support of their own party behind them. On the streets, in the barber shops, and in the hamburger stands folks are talking something like this: "Draw your dough out of the bank yet?" "I guess the construction business will be shot now." "The bottom is sure to drop out of plumbing." "Well, now we 11 see if Brack is the friend of the schools he claimed he was before election." "I guess Wall Street is happy now." What we hope is that nationally under Ike the Republicans will get into a new groove and that the many fine young Republicans like Fred Froerer and Douglas Stringfellow, will help the party to a position of constructive state leadership. LANGUAGES YIELD GOOD WILL If you were to give a gift to the world, what would you give? The world could use a lot of things love, peace, security but what would be your gift and where would you purchase it? Our Weber college is one of the better stocked emporiums of our day, and one of the most intriguing displays is labeled "Foreign Languages". There are many different varieties from which to choose French, German, Russian, Spanish but all offering the same potentialities. vWhen we learn a foreign language, we also learn the customs, the desires and defeats, and a sincere appreciation of the people that once were "foreign." We know and understand them, and we like them where before ignorance of their customs made us feel they were "different". Our world faces a great need for peacemakers: men and women that are working together to build a secure future for themselves and for those who will follow. How else can we build a secure future except to build upon a firm foundation of understanding and appreciation of our foreign neighbors. You as an individual can be a builder of a secure future. Do not let our well stocked supply of languages at Weber college go unheeded. Take a foreign language. "To know is to appreciate." Carolyn Harmer. who's NAME..UHH. - LIB STEVENSOS. ELECTON v77 x VflTF Student Fears Political Blow at Weber Dear Editor: After the election of Lee everyone is very much concerned about Weber's chances of becoming a four-year school! How will this affect the building project? How will the students react to having no expanded college? What will happen to the new campus? How long will we be delayed? Will we ever get a four-year college? These are questions being asked every day. These things may not be answered completely now, but they are things to think about. Gov. Lee vetoed the bill for a four-year Weber. This proves his stand against us. How about publishing a story and telling us what the score is and just what kind of a chance we have? Ralph Foley. Dear Ralph: Your letter seems to fear the worst and so answer itself. But some who voted Republican have said, "Things may turn out better than you think." But from the record so far, one is inclined to agree with the statements to the effect that Mr, Lee is no more friendly toward Weber county Election Promises By WM. KAY DALNES Will the past example of campaign promises set the stage for the next administration, or will this new group try to fulfill some of their promises? There election was due in a great portion to the fact that - the people wanted a change in administrations. The big question now is will they bring in that change? Some of their promises that bear watching are those on the Ko rean war, the administration of the state department, the ever increasing national debt, the five percenters or the "Palace Guard," the back-breaking tax load, and the cold war. There are some things that they have not promised but face changes anyway, for instance: The possibility of Alaska and Hawaii becoming states, the present value of the dollar that may change overnight, and Weber Alumni Post Political Positions Two Republicans and two Democrats from alumni of Weber won governmental posts of importance in the recent Republican "landslide."Douglas R. Stringfellow, '41, was one of the high-vote candidates among Republicans in the state when he was elected to the United States House of Representatives. Mr. Stringfellow is chief announcer at KLO x and widely known as a patriotic orator on Americanism. Fred Froerer, Jr., '39, also a Republican, was elected to the Utah House of Representatives from District Four of Weber county. Since graduation he has been active with his father in real estate and insurance in Ogden and has established a reputation for level-headed thinking. L. Roland Anderson, '47, succeeded in the election when he was selected as district attorney in the Second judicial district against determined opposition. At Weber the youthful Democrat was a debate luminary. Edward C. Larsen, '39, another Democrat who survived high powered opposition, was reelected representative from District Five of the county. Mr. Larsen since graduation has been a member of the college faculty. His chief assignments have been in connection with the technical division. BAC Conference Continued from page 1 tempts to promote the role of democracy. Specifically, the conference was divided into six major groups: Student government, athletics, publications, student activities, student personnel service, and advisory department. A representative from Weber attended each group, and Val Lofgreen was in charge of the student activities group. Activities of the three days of conference, November 6. 7, 8, included assemblies, banquets, luncheons, a dance, radio broadcast, group meetings, and trips to Cedar Breaks and Iron Mountain. than was Herbert Maw, whose eventual defeat Weber county forecast by votes some time before it happened and booed nearly every time he made a public appearance here. Yet during his first term Mr. Lee was harried by being almost alone and without Republican support in state government. Now he is amply backed by Republicans, and so whatever is done for this area can be credited directly to the Republicans. They take office in an atmosphere of some foreboding and yet may well undertake a positive program that will cause us to be favorable to the party in the future. This would be the sensible move. Editor. Dear Editor: I should like to ask why after we have been charged a locker deposit can we not obtain a locker? I take as an example the lockers in the men's dressing room. If you were to walk in this morning and ask for a locker and present your blue coupon, you would probably be told every locker is taken except a few broken ones. Now those broken ones must amount to Raise Questions the need for decreasing unnecessary government spending. The change in administration was brought about by the demand of the people. The changes that this administration inaugurates will also come about by the de-m a n d of the American people. Voting was just the first step towards good government. Now the obligation of the American people is for them to make sure that they are represented. Weber Displays Personality Plus In The Red-Haired Singers jr t u 1 L. in these two peppy freshmen. Both Janet L-ragun ana uwen bceley have auburn-red hair, each girl owns beautiful brown eyes; and about five-five is the common height for the two girls. Gwen calls Brigham City home while Janet resides in Pleasant View. At present, each girl spends a good share of her time getting acquainted with the campus and college life. Janet's romantic interests are centered upon one certain guy, but Gwen is still making acquain-tences among the eligible men on the campus. Each girl has a variety of hob- SIGNPOST BI-WEEKLY PUBLICATION ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF WEBEK COLLEGE 402 Moenrh Building Phone Weber College 3-8431 Signpost Extension OGDEN, UTAH Editor-in-Cheif Allen Cook Managing Editor Dave Lindsay Business Manager Valerie Egbert Editorial Page Myrna Larson and Ward Hedges Society Page Bette Woolsey Editorial Advisor Cluster Nilsson Business Advisor " E. M. Vietti Reporters Barbara Rampton, Ruth Berntsen, Carolyn Harmer, Kay Daines, Janet Gardner, Marion Hyde President Returns After Testing Coast Colleges Dr. Henry Aldous Dixon returned to Ogden Wednesday after 10 days spent examining three California schools which applied for admission to the Northwest Association of Secondary and Higher Schools. The three examined were Long Beach State college, Long Beach; Humphreys college, Stockton, and Golden Gate college, San Francisco.Dr. Dixon and two other members of the association's accrediting commission spent the period from Nov. 3 to Nov. 10 looking into the educational efficiency of the schools prior to admission to the association. at least 50 per cent of the total number. I would like to know why a few of these broken lockers could not be repaired. They could be put to good use. Wayne Barlow. Dear Editor: I would like to congratulate your write-ups on our football team. I believe these write-ups have had a very good effect on the spirit of Weber college students. Although our team has not been on the winning side every time, I believe there has still been a good spirit among the students, and I believe this can be very much accounted for by the sports page. Glen Parker. Glen: Thanks for the kind words. We like our boys and their fine efforts in the face of obstacles. Editor. . bies to fill her spare tome. .Music is the favorite of both Janet and Gwen. Their contralto voices have brought recognition to them in music circles and on assemblies in high school. Janet has sung on an assembly here at Weber. She as solos. Gwen's voice blends with sings in duets and trios as well a double trio which can be heard in her home town. When they sing in chorus' both girls sing alto. Yes. Gewn and Janet have a lot in common, but their auburn-red hair is the most uncommon asset that they have in common. If you have not as yet made their acquaintence the reward will be rich of you do. |