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Show Page 2 SIGNPOST November 16, 1951 SIGNPOST Bi-Weekly Publication Associated Students of Weber College 402 Moench Building: Phone Weber College Extension 26 OGDEN, UTAH Editor...- Corene Martin Business Manager Dick Slater Society Editor Cheril Heiner Sports Editor Dell Foutz Editorial Adviser - Wayne Carver Business Adviser E. M. Vietti Reporters Jan Heiner, Allen Cook, Charlotte Stark, Kent Weathers, Bert Taylor, Adrian Howell, Jerruleen Davis. W. C. Has Corrupt Election System It's just as easy for some people to stuff ballot boxes as it is for the majority of us to stand with our backs to the election booths and rave about what a democratic right we have in being able to voice our opinion by ballot, so that the majority of, the people rule. Yes while, we are praising our democratic concepts up one side, another group is tearing it down the other. This may not be the case in the community of Ogden, but it certainly is on Weber's campus. Have you ever seen how it is done? The election booth is set up, students are instructed to take care of things, and it is then presumed that everything will be "fair and square". While the students in charge are doing some lessons, talking to friends or maybe joining in with the conspirators, other less honest and democratic-minded individuals sign their name on the election records, pick up a handful of ballots, and make each one as though they had every right in the world to do just that. Every hour the keepers of the election booths are rotated, so every hour this same individual or group of individuals go to the election booths, pretend to sign their names, and again put in their choice six or eight times. When the ballots are counted the judges think that everything has been on the "up and up", and mentally write a conclusion to another successful election. The winners receive laurels, the losers are lost in the crowd and the cheaters are triumphant. Is this what our democratic government has been building up to all these years? If it can be practiced on a college campus, it can probably be "swung" in a municipal election. Are we, as voters of trivial things as compared to the things we will be voting for in the near future, going to sit back and let our politics continue to corrupt? ,We need a tightening on this Weber College ballot system. Instead of letting any Tom, Dick or Harry run 'the election booth, we need individuals who will be interested enough to watch and make sure each person signs his name on the lists, then give him only ONE ballot, and watch him drop it into the container when he has marked his preference. If this is not done in the near future, what is the sense of even voting? The outcome will be determined before we begin. First-Nighter Synopsis "The Traitor As Outstanding and Timely Play By Jann Heiner Well "The Traitor" went over with a bang, didn't it? The Ogden Community-Weber College Theatre production written by Herman Wouk and under direction of M. Thatcher Allred, couldn't have been more timely. For the benefit of you who were unable to attend, the story went something like this. A brilliant, young atomic scientist, Dr. Carr, has a brainy idea on the subject of preserving world peace. He figures this way. If both Rus-ssia and the United States have possession of the dreaded Atomic Bomb, each will be afraid to attack the other, therefore, with no attacks, there will be no war, and with no war you guessed it peace. It was as simple as that. (Some of us were inclined to wonder about this theory.) Dr. Carr, however, was certain that this theory would prove satisfactory, so certain in fact, that, unbeknowns to his associates, he had taken steps to put the big idea into action. How did he go about this? Dr. Carr doesn't fool around, he simply Watson-Tanner Clothes SUITS - SLACKS goes to see the top Russian Communist spy here in the States, a man by the name of Baker. This task isn't as easy as it sounds, however, a lot of red tape is involved. This Baker proves to be an illusive fellow, kind of coy about the idea of exposing his identity to an "outsider". Of course we can see his point. At last, though, the prospect Of Dr. Carr's meeting the sinister Baker looked promising. But, No yes, the inevitable had happened first. You guessed it again, Naval Intelligence had smelled something "fishy" (don't ask me how), and decided to send one of their, brilliant "detectives", Lit. Henderson, to keep an eye on this suspicious Dr. Carr, just to see what he was up to. So the officer arrived on the scene in the form of a cousin to Jane, Dr. Carr's sweetheart, and at long last the whole nasty little scheme is unfolded. ' But wait one problem remains, they've got to capture Baker! The only possible way to do it, though, is through Dr. Carr. They have to take the chance of letting him out Clothing Co. For Men - TOPCOATS CONSTRUCTION AT CAMPUS IS GIVEN GREEN LIGHT Dr. Dixon said Thursday that construction on the new campus has begun. He stated that we may expect to use the new stadium next fall. A year from next fall students may expect to move into the new campus. The Wheelwright Construction Company holds the contract for the grandstand which will have a seating for 3,000. John A. Aiken holds the contract for the boiler house that will furnish heat for the entire campus. Temporary Building Dr. Dixon has applied for $100,-000 to the State Building Board to build a temporary bookstore, student center and cafeteria. This building will later be used for shops. The authorized purchase of the This is the Place monument has held up the authorization for the money. Split Campus Part of the classes will be held on the old campus, afternoon lab classes, and perhaps swimming, basketball, and night classes. In order to allow for transportation time, an hour and a half will have to be allowed for lunch, Dr. Dixon said. Account Honored In Science Digest- Dr. Terry's account of the preparatory school at Weber college will be published in the proceedings of the Utah Academy of Arts and Sciences. It will be in the Social Science Section. Everyone may attend the meeting to be held on Saturday, November 17, at 11:50, in the Moench Building. Teachers, Students Represent Weber At Fresno Meet On November 17, Mr. Monson, Mr. Allred, and four debaters will leave for the Western Association of Teachers of Speech to be held November 19, 20 and 21, in Fresno California. Each debator will make two speeches, one exemptorary, and one, imprompto. Mr. Green and Mr. Monson will conduct an intra-school debate tournament in which every interested debate on the campus can take part. Each will make two debates. This will be in preparation for the trip to Fresno. Phi Rho Pi Meet The National Phi Rho Pi Tournament will be held sometime in April in Pueblo, Colorado, and Weber College will participate. There is a Phi Rho Pi chapter on the campus with Mr. Monson as its sponsor. Weber College first joined the Phi Rho Pi in 1934 with the largest chapter in America. Mr. Monson announced that Weber has back this year Dick Richards and Floyd Kunzlor. of their clutches long enough to meet Baker according to the previous plan. It is a difficult decision what if Carr should escape with Baker? Finally after much worry and debate Capt. Gallager, Henderson's superior officer, decides to let Carr go through with it. During the course of the interview between Baker and Carr, which was held in Carr's study, the Russian becomes suspicious of Carr's motives, gets annoyed and excited, and as Carr tries to escape, Baker shoots him. The spy then dashes out of the house only to be confronted with the trusty Naval Intelligence who have been waiting for him all the time. (But, of course) we hear a shot. That was the end of Baker. And that's it kids. The atom bomb secret is safe, the Russian spy is disposed of, poor Dr. Carr has paid dearly for his crime, and the world is still safe and intact, thanks to Capt. Gallagher and his Navy Intelligence.Thanks to Thatcher Allred, the actors, (each of whom did a terrific job), the stage crew and the advertising department, Ogden community and Weber College were able to enjoy an outstanding play, one I am sure they will long re- Lovelorn Department Suffering Broken Heart Pangs? Here Are Seven Ideas to Help You Forget! Do girls suffer more than men from broken engagements? How long does it take to recover from a broken engagement? Is there a painless way to end an engagement? There is no painless way to end an engagement, but the majority of individuals recover in less than six months, Clifford R. Adams reports in the November LADIES' HOME JOURNAL. Dig Deep, Purchase Stamps and Bonds For Your Security Everybody wants to save for something. But nearly everyone has a hard time doing it. We want to save, but put off doing so until it's too late. What easier way for boys and girls in school to save REGULARLY than through the weekly purchase of U.S. Defense Stamps which can be converted into interest-bearing Bonds? Buy Bonds, Stamps Remember Buying Defense Stamps and Bonds is not contributing or giving away money it is SAVING it for your own use later. When you buy Stamps regularly, through your School Savings Program, and convert them into Bonds, you are making a real grown-up investment. You work to get some money then you put this money away temporarily to work for you. Stamps Accumulate Defense (Savings) Stamps, with which you are long familiar from elementary school or junior high are a convenient way to accumulate the purchase price of a Defense Bond. Stams are a convenience the Bonds are an investment. As soon as you get your money into the form of a Bond you are an investor and your money is earning interest. If you have $18.75 or more all at one time from summer job or part-time work you can short-cut the Stamp deal, and purchase your Bond outright for cash. Interest Bearing ' We all hope to receive a profit (interest) on our investments. We also want our money to be safe. Frequently, the higher the potential profit the less the safety. U. S. Defense Bonds combine the highest degree of safety with a good rate of interest (2.9 per cent when held to maturity 10 years). The well-known financial editor of The New York Post, Sylvia Porter, is a professional authority on Defense Bonds. She says: "You should buy Defense Bonds because you are a patriotic citizen on the home front during a period of great and continuing crisis in our land. If you have a brother, a cousin, or a friend in uniform, going off to various parts of the world to fight, is it asking too much of you to put a little money of your own into a good investment?" What Is It? "After all, what is a Defense Bond? It is cash plus interest, and when you can have cash and get paid interest in addition, that is not a bad investment. So buy the Bond as an investment. But it to discipline yourself, and buy it because the financial law of all time has come back to the importance of a basic nest egg." Dr. Dixon Works on Junior College Board Dr. Dixon was in Boise November 5 and 6 working with a committee on criteria for Northwest colleges accredit colleges and universities in Washington, Oregon, Utah, Nevada, Idaho, and Montana. On the 3rd and 4th of December President Dixon will be on the accreditation examining Ricks College's four-year program. member. Characters (In order of appearance): Professor Emanuel, John L. Shorten; Jane Bailey, Marilyn Carver; Margaret the maid, Frances Foulger; Dr. Carr, Bill Elliott; Eva McKeon (Russian spy), Rebecca Wells; Lt .Henderson, Harold Westergard; Mr. Fislinger, A. Amos Sargent; Capt. Gallagher, Dick Slater; Reynolds, J. J. Poul-sen; Wilson, Walter T. Prothero; Smith, Whit Young; A man (Russian spy), George Eddington; Another man (Baker), Bob Van Dyke. inc gui, mure oicen man tne man, finds it harder to accept the situa tion. Voice of Experience To help speed recovery, Dr. Adams, a psychologist at Pennsylvania State College, gives seven suggestions offered by people who know best those who have suffered from a broken engagement themselves:1. Don't feel sorry for yourself. Statistics prove that you can love many people there is no one and only. Next time you may be able to choose more wisely. Analyze Past 2. Objectively review the past courtship. When you analyze misunderstandings, disagreements and incompatible traits, you will realize that the present course of action is wisest. 3. Cut all ties with your ex-fiance or fiancee return letters, gifts and pictures. 4. Consider similar experiences of friends, those now happily married or engrossed in a career. Your problem is not uncommon. A recent study of a thousand engagements shows that more than four in ten failed to result in marriage. Keep Busy 5. Resume former social activities. Accept invitations look up old friends. Get some new clothes, put on a smile and start stepping out. 6. Don't be bitter about vour broken engagement. Keep any ex planations to your friends simple, dignified and fair. 7. Fill your davs with constructive things to do. A job, volunteer social worK, study or hobby will help give you a bright outlook. And remember: a broken engagement is preferable to a broken marriage. Best of all, Dr. Adams says: "Out of your experience may emerge a deeper sympathy for others, a greater insight into yourself, a richer challenge in the months ahead." Raelene Sommers Named AMS Queen Petite Raelene Sommers is the new queen of AMS. With all the males at the dance, last Friday, bug eyed the small but lively queen was crowned. The voting was close but Raelene came through with the win. The other contestants for the honor were: Bunny Payne, Clarene Cliften, Joy Dinsdale, Gloria Pratt, and Carol Barker. AMS is planning a reception for the parents of the students on Sunday, November 17, at the Institute. i Sakes alive, How co-eds go ) j ForJantzen match-males j TOP-TO-TOE! ! I ! anizett i ff I KHARAFLFECE in mix-match SWEATERS-SKIRTS with match-mate SOX HttP ft NYC 10. V7 |