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Show Page 2 SIGNPOST Friday, October 22, 194S Signpost- WEEKLY PUBLICATION OF ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF WEBER COLLEGE 402 Moench Building Phone Weber College Extension 26 - Editor Don Simmons Business Manager Lorraine Price 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. Welcome Mat for Spain? During the past several weeks a move to reverse the United States position toward Spain has gained momentum. Former high officials have changed their attitudes in favor of full diplomatic recognition of the Franco regime. Some high officials have given their blessing to such an about-face in policy. Forces that have long championed the Franco government have lost no time in hopping on the band wagon. Fascist propaganda machines have picked up the signal and have exhumed literature which presents the Franco government as a noble friend of the United States and a great neutral ally of World War II. On the surface it appears that diplomatic recognition of Franco's dictatorship would be a worthwhile move. It appears that such a move, with the reconstruction program that would accompany it, would assure the friendship of the Spanish government and would, thereby, consolidate our position in Western Europe. This is not the case, however. During the early days of the United Nations the question was considered settled when the United States, England, France, the low countries and many other nations including those of South and Central America, united against the recognition of Franco Spain. Their action kept Spain out of the U. N. News of the proposed change of policy has brought strong reactions from governments who oppose the plan. British spokesmen intimate that such a move would not be well received by Britain. French officials have said that when Spain enters the European Recovery Program, a move that would automatically follow the establishment of diplomatic ties, France will step out. The narrow balance of French sympathy for the United States might swing to Russia. This would be a tremendous setback. U. S. prestige in Europe might be reduced to impotency. Both Spain and France are important links in the plan for consolidation in Europe, but it would be foolish to assume that Spain is a more important asset than France. A comparison of possible gains or losses indicates that a reversal of U. S. policy toward Spain would be unwise. Don Simmons Don't Vote Why inconvenience yourself by registering to vote and the day of election by going to the polls? What difference does it make if "YOU" vote? You are just one individual out of 140 million Americans Yes, DON'T VOTE if: You want to lose your freedom of speech and press. You want to lose your freedom of religion and thought. You want to lose your American democracy which you enjoy but so mistakingly take for granted. Somehow there seems to be no connection between a very, very little effort on our part just to get out-and vote as compared to the momentous task which our forefathers were not only confronted with, but also subdued. Does this mean that many people of the 20th Century fail to realize and appreciate the rights of a citizen of these United States? My honest conviction is, that it most certainly does. We hear so much of these so called freedoms which we have which we take for granted that they will always remain with us, and that there is not a thing that we can do to further them. In fact not much thought, if any, is given to our freedom of religion, speech, etc. Suppose, however, these freedoms of expression were suddenly taken away from us. Would we go on our merry way drinking cokes in the C. I. and playing the juke boxes? Well, in a measure probably so, but the cokes would be of a different flavor and the juke boxes would play very different tunes. The way that we can do our part in keeping our democratic way of life is get registered and vote. Vote your honest convictions. By doing just that, the people can be assured that if the administration isn't doing what the majority of us think is best we soon can "clean house". And speaking of being able to clean house it again hinges upon the one element votes. We must realize that each and every one of us is dependent upon every one else in order to perpetuate the ideals and goals which our democracy strives for. It proved very interesting to hold a free election in a country that for many vears had seen only one name per ballot. The constituents of that country literally thronged to do what we almost call a burden to vote. Remember, "Advice when most needed is least heeded" but for YOUR sake and the United States's get out and VOTE!!! Lee Lalli mwi You too may have the "NEW LOOK," just get plenty of exercise and stop using harsh, ordinary soap in your wash. BEFUDDLED II Theater Is Big Mystery BY E. LOU "Fellow thespians and friends" .... after our recent exposure to the "fine art of the cinema" we find ourselves wishing that there were more such displays of the art. "Box and Cox" proves that our great-grandparents were human, too. (Isn't it consoling?) Although quite a few of us manage to make monkeys HENRY By Lehman Henry Beginners Luck I went deer hunting for the first time in my life last Sunday morning and within an hour's time I got eight deer. Poor dear. I couldn't believe it either, but I must admit that I was equipt. (My talent for poetry is showing.) I had one water cooled 30 caliber machine gun, about a dozen land mines, one bazooka, and 18 hand grenades. I got three deer with the machine gun, two with hand grenades (and what a sight they were!), two with the land mines, and the other one with the bazooka. You have to take into consideration that this was only my first time . . . wait till next year! "Arline" I bet you didn't know that we had a burlesque queen attending Weber college. She started working at the Bur-bank Theater in Los Angeles for a while as a chorus girl under the name of "Bonnie." Three weeks later, she was their main strip-teaser.A talent scout from the "Follies", Los Angeles' number one burlesque house, spotted her and talked her into working for the "Follies." Bev accepted the job because "there was a better crowd there." (I actually think it was because of the raise in pay.) She stared at the "Follies" under the name of "Ar-lene" for a year at which time the joint was raided. Following this, she thought about going to college and ended up at Weber. Beverly said that she chose Weber because she heard that Utah was a "friendly state." Some of you, especially the boys, already know her, but if you don't you can surely tell by just looking for the girl with that certain "naughty wiggle." (This was taken from an interview with Miss Beverly F.) Swimming Meet Although Coach Mecham's Wildcat team did not gain a win over the Boise Broncos last Thursday night at the Weber "Swimming Pool," Henry Gramberg, tackle, took first place in the 440-yard freestyle event. Rod Garcia placed a close second in the 100-yard backstroke.The team members had no excuse due to their good sportsmanship, but, "the field was slippery," could have been a good and acceptable one. (As I recall it, the field WAS a little wet.) Just for You Being in school for a month convinced me that there were some backward people attending school. Since they never get to read my column because its straight forward stuff, here's a sentence for them: Someday! There get you'll, pal, plugging Keep -t-out of ourselves in spite ot it. The theater, being the big mystery that it is to many people, calls for a few pertinent facts and daffyni-tions.Usher One who takes a leading part in a theater. Actor A man who tries to be everything but himself. Artistic Temperament Seldom recognized until it's too old to spank. Critic A wet blanket that coakes everything it touches. Monologue A conversation between a realtor and a prospect. THEATRICAL PHILOSOPHY Many a checkered career ends in a striped suit. Slogan for revue producers: This is the dawn of a nude day. The stage is reported to be in a critical condition. Foul play Is suspected. A visiting English actor calls our critics the pan-Americans. Pity the poor movie queen she never knows where her next husband is coming from. Fifteen cheers for those faithful Weberites who turned out to the game with Boise. Even the rain didn't dampen some spirits. With the football season nearing the raid-way mark some of us are beginning to know what is going on on the field. By the last game we may know and then we will have forgotten again aah, me It is known for a fact that a man with a college diploma and ten cents can get a cup of coffee anywhere.What About the Greeks? Confused Writer Asks "This is what's getting me! What the heck does Tiki Kapa Kapa, Iota Tau Kappa, Sigma Delta Pi, Alpha Rho Omega, Phi Rho Pi, and all of that stuff mean? Quick, you Ugli Uugli Wawa, don't keep me in Juggi Lapa Dada suspense, what are they? They sound like some tobacco commercials over the radio ... . you know, Hey, hey, ugi cama tapa take a drag ona weed a cig a butt, sold American! And yet, they also sound like new cereals, Pop Snap Crackle!" "They're names of women's and men's clubs at school, stupid!" "Oh, thanks for telling me. I thought the only club they had at school was Tapa Kega Bea. Catch on ... . Tap a Keg of Beer!" TOPPER BAKERY It's Tops If It Comes From Topper 25H Monrie Blvd. We're Ready to Fill Your School Bakery Needs Disc Data By Shirley Lynch Here it is kids, right off t,ho turntable. Big news in record collections. Perhaps, one ranking among the highest, is Bing Crosby's "Emperor Waltz" album for Decca. It contains an impressive collection of the four outstanding songs in Paramounts tuneful technicolor comedy. Aside from the lovely title air by Johann Strauss, there is the lilting favorite "I Kiss Your Hand Madam." a Swiss yodel. "Friendly Mountains," which der Bing does wonderfully, with the background assistance by a chorus; and an appealing romantic ballad, "The Kiss In Your Eyes." Victor Young and his orchestra a"bly accompany. The album captures all the romance and charm of the film. Crosby also has a delightful and very impressive "Blue Shadows On the Trail" from the movie "Melody Time." Mention of "I Kiss Your Hand Madam" brings to mind the sparkling rendition of said song by Spike Jones. He very adeptly couples it with "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You." AH who are hep will agree it is ideally suited for the City Slickers satirical treatment. Albums are more popular now than ever before. Among the latest are Columbia's "Paul Whiteman Selects Records for the Millions'' starring Crosby, Goodman, James, Sinatra, and Whiteman himself. Decca has a new album of cowboy songs by Crosby; also new albums of Lionel Hampton, Hilde-garde, and Billie Holliday favorites. Victor's, "Previn Plays the Piano" is an album of keyboard magic. "Louis Armstrong's All Stars" is a new hot jazz album by Victor. Columbia has a natural in "Mood Ellington" starring the inimitable Duke. Platter Preferences : Buddy Clark's "VMiere Flamingos Fly," Jack Finas, . "Dream Time," album, "Don't Leave Me Now" by the Ink Spots and Jean Sablons "Every Time" and "Au Revoir Again." Prediction of all you kids favorite will be Arthur Godfrey's "Turkish Delight." That's all for this week buds, but remember things can't be as bad as they first appear. When things hit rock bottom, let's spin a few. Mayor E. Glade Is Featured Speaker Mayor Earl J. Glade of Salt Lake City will be the featured speaker at the annual Fellowship banquet Friday, November 5, announced Bryce Roper, president of Alpha Rho Omega, sponsoring organization. Affiliated men from the various social clubs on the campus are Invited to attend the banquet, which will be held at Ma's and Pa's in Roy beginning at 8:30, declared Mr. Roper. The purpose of the banquet, which was initiated last year by Alpha Rho Omega, is similar to the women's friendship banquet. The main goal is to foster a closer spirit of unity among members of Weber men's clubs. The members of Alpha Rho Omega have expressed the hope that the banquet will lead to this closer spirit. I I Jack's Popcorn Shop Fountain Service and Delicious Hot Buttered Popcorn 2574 Washington I 1 Dial 4248 |