Proposed Change Former Student In V42 Program Cited by Army Legislation Now Before Congress Donald Houseknecht, Bus, Educ. Would Make Students Graduate in 1940 Is with Member N.O.R.T.C. 350th Fig hter Group If a new legislation now before Congress is approved , the V-12 program will be given a new name in the near future. This new legislation , already passed by the House, would not disturb dental, medical, engineering and theological students now in the V-12 program. The only change would be to make them members of the Naval Officers Reserve Training Corps. Instead of being shipped to a midshipman'g school after fomplsUng primary instructions , the V-12 students would become members of the N.O.R. T.C. and would remain on their original campus for eight additional terms, The "scuttlebutt" circulating in B. S.T.C. is that the V-12 program is being dropped . Capt. A. S. Adams, of the Navy's division of Training in Washington, recently said that the work of the V-12 men is very satisfactory and that the new legislation' should prove the Navy's approval of these young men. If the legislation is approved, 24 ,000 students in approximately 50 different colleges will be taking instructions by July 1. Freshmen Elect Class Officials Election returns from the Freshm a n Class poll t aken in room B Friday, January 26, at 10:10 have been posted. The Freshmen will have these people represent them for the remainder of this year: Anne Baldy, President; Renee Paul, Vice President; Doris Condor, Secretary ; Girl Representative, Jean Richard ; Boy Representative , Francis Plantz; Barbara Greenly, Historian ; Harriet M. Moore, Class Advisor. Wartime Duties Of a Teacher "The duties of a teacher in wartime are three. He should continue to teach his classes doing the best job he can and pointing up the courses whenever possible to throw light on the present situation . He should participate in whatever civilian defense work the community asks him to and ho should hold himself ready to answer any call his country makes , And ho should Ivy, in what extra time ho has, to do as scholars have done in all ages, oven in war , to conduct research and to push forward the boundaries of human knowledge ," Dr. Walter Prlchard , head of the history department , Louisiana State University, summarizes, —A.C.P. First '45 Dramatic Production Was Thrilling Mystery Drama Senior Ball To Be Highlight Event A former business student of B.S. T.C, first Lt. Donald A . Hausknecht, of Montoursville, is serving with the Army 's 350the Fighter Group, which was recently cited for outstanding performances of duty in action against the enemy of the Mediterranean theatre. A War Department release of a distinguished unit was made by Maj . Gen . John K . Cannon . The group, which was formed in Great Britain in 1942, has been overseas for two years, and has taken part in every majo r campaign in the Mediterranean theatre . Lt . Hausknecht is the nephew of Mr . C. M. Hausknecht, a member of the college administration . Social Service Club Undert ak es P roject At their meeting on January 25, the members of Social Service Club planned to assist the local Red Cross in the distribution of clothing to needy families . The girls were also urged to spend time reading to the children in the hospital. Another proj ect which they discussed is the addressing of envelopes for servicemen's Maroon and Gold's. It is customary at each meeting for someone to give a report about some Social Service in the news today. Jacqueline Shaffer gave a report on the tremendous undertaking of the International Red Cross Committee. Nat 'l Teacher Exams To Be Held Her e Joseph R, Bailer, Director of Placement at the Bloomsburg State Teachers College , announces that the college has been selected as a center for the National Teachers Examinations. The National Examinations will be conducted at the local college on March 16-17, 1945, and will be open to all students and teachers now registered with any college or university. The cost for this group will be $3.75. All teachers interested in placement or In promotion within the profession are eligible to take the examinations and the foe Is $7.50. The National Committee on teacher examinations keeps a permanent file of examination records and each year more and more administrators and school districts are using the medium of the National Examinations as a bnsis for promotions within the school system , and the employment of new teaching personnel. Blight 's Orchestra To Furnish Mwsic for Event The Senior Ball and Banquet will be held Friday, February 16, at the Elks Home in Bloomsburg. Music for this gala affair will be furnished by David Blight's orchestra. A floor show will be presented at intermission. The Senior Ball and Banquet is the highlight event of the year for every senior at B. S. T. C. and even despite the fact that the going is just a little bit harder each year, the class of 1945 will not be daunted. They owe a large measure of their success in planning for this affair to the senior class advisors , Dr . Maupin , and Mr. Rygiel, who is the chairman of senior commencement week activities. The program, promising to be a delightful one, will begin with the banquet at 6:30 P.M. followed by a dance in the ballroom from 8:30 P.M. until 12:30 P.M . Cards and other amusements for those who do not dance are planned by the following committee.: Eudora Berlew, Julia Welliver, Carrie Johnson Balliet. A stunt Committee composed of Marjorie Downing, Elsie Flail and Phyllis Schrader will do their bit to entertain the seniors. The other chairmen and committees working with the President, Arelene Superko , on the Ball and Banquet are : Gen . Chairman Joe Gula Gen . Co-chairman .... Julia Welliver Chr . Ball Betty Zehner Chr . Banquet Mary DeVitis Dance Program Elvira Bitetti, chairman ; Bernard Kane, Lois Wintersteen. Decorations Cleo Kinney, chairman ; Eugene McBride, Betty Burnham , Jean Faust. Orchestra Elsie Flail, chairman; Eudora Berlew, Mary Flaherty, Investigation Lucille Martino , chairman; Gloria Belcastro, Evelyn George, Charles Wagnor. Tickets and Program Distribution Mary Lou Fenstemaker, chairman ; Ruth Kester, Louise MilJor. Tlckots Carrie Johnson Balliot, chairman; Jeanne Keller, Wanda Kehler. Invitations Shirley Starook, chairman ; Trudy Harmon, Norine Miles . Refreshments Martha Duck, chairman , Carol MeCloughan. (conffnucd on pane 4)' The hilarious mystery comedy of was presented to the College Community last night at 8:00 p.m. in the Carver Hall auditorium . Miss Johnston has coached the following people for the first college dramatic production of the year: Cast Russell Crosby Mr . North Isabel Gehman Mrs. North Buono James Tierney Shirley Williams Claire Brent Louis Berex Baaron Pittinger Marilyn Sailer Jane Wilson. Clinton Edwards .... Irving Feldsott Frances Hantz Cooper Mr . sM Mrs. Brooks .A, Graffonbgrg Lucille Martino Douglas Jackson Lt. Weigand Detective Mullins .. Geo. Ballerstein Timothy Barnes Dick Grimm Fuller Brush Man .. Michael Remetz " Those people who are always working backstage, but who are necessary to the production , deserve credit. Bookholders—Helen . Mae Wright, Dorothy Kocher, Elsie Flail. Stage Set — Theodore Frankosk, Bernice Gebuzda. Properties—Jean BuBois, Delia Martz. "Mr. and M rs. North" S. C. A. Arranges for Varied Programs Student Christian Association attended prayer service meeting at the local Baptist Church on Wednesday evening, January 31, at 7:30 p.m. Two films concerning the Holy Land were shown. This visit was made as an effort on the part of the Association to acquaint its members with the organization of the local churches. At some time in the near future , the Association will present a program for the Baptist Youth Fellowship at their Church. S.C.A. will also have other progi-ams of interest. The members are looking forward to hearing several outside speakers one of whom will be Rev. Carl Anderson of the Presbyterian Church. At another time there will be presented colored slides and pictures dipicting the Life of Christ. Science Club Visits Hospital Laborato ry Members of the Science Club , with their sponsor, Dr, Kuster, met Thursday afternoon , January 25. The members visited the Bloomsburg Hospital where the Laboratory technician Miss Kathorin Albertson inspected the many different kinds of equipment. The highligh t of the trip was the demonstration of the X-Ray machine with illustrations of the lung and stomach X-Rays. j Waroon anb <§olb Published at the Bloomsbur g- State Teachers College y^hlvt ftssocided Colleftide Press El^^ Editors ? Athamantia Comuntzis , Jacqueline Shatier Editorial Board Jean Richard , Phyllis Schrader Sports Editor John Zagoudis Service Editor Bernard W. Kane Exchange Editor Mary Schroeder Business Manager ... ., Helen M. Wright Circulation Manager Eileen Falvey ' Evelyn Doney Assistant Reporters — Peggy Anthony, Rosanna Broad t , Jean Dickinson , Barbara Greenly, John Hmelnicky, Audrey Lawton , Dorothy Strain , Baron Pittinger , Marj orie Downing and Marjorie Stover . Typists v. Anna Pappas, Harriet Rhodes, Mary DeVitis Faculty Advisors Miss Pearl Mason, Mr. Samuel L. Wilson Strengthening Our Morale Ed . Note : Written by a former student , Erma Wolfgang, holdg j ust as much if not more meaning to us today. National morale is the faith of a people in themselves, their purposes, and their actions. It is an inner strength which enables people to undergo untold hardshi ps to protect the values they hold dearer than life itself . What is American morale? It is the spiri t of a free people as they stand shoulder to shoulder and are gratef ul for their inspiring heritage , loyal to the ideals of democracy, and determined to build a more perfect nation. On what is our nation al morale based? It is based on our respect for constit utiona l principles and for laws made and enforced by our elected representative 's. It is based on our loyalty, deep and abidi ng. Perhaps our government does have faults; we also ha ve the long-view virtues and strength of a government by the people , ! Observers criticise us because we encourage minorit y expression and f rank criticism—the latter of which we willingly give . In these things lies our strength . It proves that now, after 168 years , our country is still, a Innd of opportunity and freedom. Our national morale is also based on confidence and courage. We have never been satisfied to stand still; rathe r we have pioneered in all fields, we have been active , inventive , and resourceful. National morale includes enthusiasm and cooperation—the two intermingling and inseparable, Now, is the time for all of us to pull together. Much ns we dislike to admit it , and oven though we would never approve of their methods, the totalitarian states hnvo shown us what unity of purpose means and what It: can accom plish . We want unity of purpose for a diffe rent reason ; not to destroy , but to create. Is it not more glorious (:o "live" for one 's country ; work to glorify it than it is to "die" for one's country because of greed nnd the lust for power? It is said that no man proves ho Is a true American until there Is a crisis , Well, wo have our crisis; and may nil our former rugged individualists step forward quickly and eag- eriy to prove they are true Americans; and , if necessary,- may ihey take an extra step forward to traple on any person or group that desire to be un-American . Let us have pride in our country—not the kind of pride which is all for show, but thj? kind of pride which reflects our sincere appreciation . We have much of which we can be proud . Has the present emergency endangered our national morale? Let us not belittle the present dangers ; neither let us magnify them . By understanding them, we can overcome and arrest them . Our greatest dangers are not Germany and Japan; they are selfishness, greed, and ignorance. We are quick to protest against foreign propaganda , but we are unwilling to face such real foes as easy living, cynical criticism , and civic laziness. We must learn \o put personal gai n and pleasure aside for public service; we must put our enthusiasm fo r service before our enthusiasm for silver. Today we must, bo u nited , courageou s, a nd cal m . Let. us stifle selfishness and greed. Let us overcome ignora nce. We who are about to be teachers can do our part to build morale through the development of those younger people—thirty million of them—who are enrolled in the public schools. P. T, As Lucy Sees It 1 crunch , 2 crack, 3 croak , 4 croak, 5, 6, 7, 8, stretch , stretch , stret ch . No more of this glancing through movie magazines and sighing, This is action , if you please. The Navy way—Push ups!! (This is not an ad!) But if you arc interested—jo in the hnppy throngs in Miss McCammon 's gym classes. The first day is lots of fun but let me give you a little information on the side, (Keep n supply of cushions handy for the next day, just in cose.) Interest is never waning as long as wo have Nan cy with her "Smaxyitis" and Ut with her strong loft wing, Never can toll what is going to happen next when "Jinx" Pappas takes a turn at the cngoball . Isn't it funny that the secondaries nlways win ? (They never do!) I can't got over it! Don't bo too disappointed If you nro Do You K.now That— — Charles VI of France issued an edict in 1937 forbidding common people to play cards on working days . The Germans removed Hindenb u rg's and wife's body from Tannenbery prior to its capture by the Russians. The Music Hall , Radio City, has the largest Screen 'in the world . It is so porus that standing behind it we can clearly see the entire audience . The Nazi Submarine menace is still real, although little has been written about it . Latest Nazi Submarines are said to be harder to catch because they don' t have to surface to recharge electric batteries. Cigarette graf t in New York City 's Bronx brings small dealers seventy cents a pack . Many won't sell full packs but will sell open packs for one cent per cigarette . France will be used as a show window to demonstrate what allies can do to put countries rescued from Nazis back in their economic and social feet. 5,000 carloads of peas, peppers, and tomatoes from the state of Sinora, Mexico (worth more than $10,000,000) may have tr be plowed under because of an Interstate Commerce Commission ban on delivering refrigera tor cars to Mexican railroads. Books in the Flames Books are a symbol . The college library and its books are the heart of every campus . The insignia of many a college shows an open book signifying light , learning and the wisdom only man can pass from mind to mi nd . Books are a symbol of the freedoms for which we figh t. One day monitors for the Federal Communications Commission picked up a Berlin broadcast praising Adolf Hitler , ho of the impenetrable prose style, as a lover of good books. "To read a lot is equivalent of a good education ," the radio voice said. "It was Adolf Hitler who promoted this idea in Germany." The voice went on to say Hitler spo n sor ed "not only books on National Socialism but books on German poets " and until ho did "there were no good books in Germany, " The world will remember how well Hitler loves good books. On the date of May 19, 1933, 25,000 good books burned in the square before the University of Berlin. A. student barker stood by to shout in the night as the books wore cast into the hugo bonfire: "Emil Ludwig—burned for literary rascality and high treason against Germany." "Erich Maria Remarque—for degrading tho Gorman language." The book burnings were sponsored by Gocbb cls, the minister of "public enlightenment , " Other bonfires were (continued on page 4) not ablo to find tho gym this week. Tho last time I took a trip up there it was blowing the top off Mt, Olympus so I'm not sure It is there now. Maybe Mr . Englohart can be persuaded to dip it out for you if it isn 't too deep. ~ 1 "^v^E^^S^Hy I ^ M- I Campus Queen Plans for the choosing and crowning the ann ual Kanza queen are well under way on the campus of Kansas State Teachers College . Twelve girls will be nominated by various organizations, and the winner of this honor for 1945 will be crowned at an allschool formal . May the best girl win, and to the runners up, a new pair of nylon hose, (get the pun? runners up —nylon hose ? Yeah , I know it stinks!) —The Collegio Twisted Thought For The Week "I'm going to the repulsory assembly." —Oberlin Review Seniors "You can tell by our caps and our gowns "You can tell by our frenzied frowns "You can tell by our face, that we're sick of this place. "You can tell by our nonchalent air, "You can tell by our savior faire, "You can tell right away that we're proud when we say, "We 're the Seniors." Trenton State Teachers College j ust graduated 130 students at the midyear. —State Signal The Mask and Zany, dramatic club of East Stroudsburg State Teachers College recently presented the wellknown play "Brother Rat." —Stroud Courier v "Snow Strug-gle " Sophomore girls at Oberlin ¦College are praying for plenty of wet snow and a brigh t moon, the two essential ingredients for their midwinter "Sn ow Struggle." Snowballs will fly thick and fast from behind specially designed forts. Those who possess more artistic talents than military skill can compete for the prizes offered for the best snow sculpture, —Oberlin Review Dorm Doings Two girls have accepted teaching1 positions and are leaving February 1, to occupy them. Mildred Dzuris will be teaching English in the 7th grade at Langhorne, Penna. and Betty Zong will teach Commercial subjec ts In the high school at Birdshore. Several weeks ago Carrie Johnson surprised everyone by returning from a weekend visit to Ft . Meade as Mrs. Ralph Balliet. We're sure he's a lucky man and much happiness Is in store* for them both. Tho Waller Hall Governing Board hold its regular meeting on Thursday, February 1, in tho Club Room. Freshman representatives wore recently elected to the Governing Board . Those now members are Donna Croop and Rose Mario Kralser. Dr, Kohr and Miss Rich havo been entertaining tho dormitory girls' In groups of seven at tea in their rooms. Tho purpose of these social gatherings Js to become better acquainted and these occasions are very enjoyable. Athletes Now in Armed Service From the famed doughboy magazine "Yank" . -—_ ~ . Huskies Overcome Olmstead Five With Last Quarter Power Spurt (J Coach Buchheit's boys rang up victory number live last Saturday nite in the Centenial Gymnasium. Coming in contact with a strong squad of Army ball handlers, the Huskies snapped out a first half perplexion to stow away another thriller in the books, Dreams of an undefeated path to again proving the fact that the team the National title exploded like a fire-cracker last week to have Kenis a second half ball club. tucky and Iowa hanging on to only Army Experience Shows a shred of their early season glory. Olmstead field carried out aggrega- The Wildcats, minus Bill Grofa, had tion of former college stars, namely, their eleven game winning streak P.F.C. Frank Fucarine who donned shattered by Tennessee in a 35-34 upthe uniform worn by L. I. U. when set at Louisville, and then dropped they had the nation 's leading teams another heartbreaker 59-58 against and classy P.F.C.'s James Shneible , Notre Dame at Southbend, Saturday who was a student at Syracuse U. nigh t , meanwhile the fighting Illini With Shneible playing the bucket and roared back to a top position in the Fucarine feeding him the ball, these eyes of the experts as fiiey toppled two lads racked up three quarters of mighty Iowa from the ranks of the their teams total points. Fucarin's undefea ted 43-42 Friday . left ball handling and shooting gave Thus the Western Conference race him top scoring honors with twenty became tighter than a dream with points. Iowa and Ohi