The Stetson Reporter

. .^^-^4.yM»1§^^ The Stets EPORTER Fifth Year—No. 15. DELAND, FLA., WEDNESDAY, JAN. 10, 1940 Z103 Price Five Cents German-Born Speaker Declares His Countrymen Powerless Under Nazis Dr. Carl Friedrich Opens Forum With Hope for Negotiated Peace Delineating Hitler's present position in world affairs and asking for a negotiated peace with "real" representatives of the German people, Dr. Carl Joachim Friedrich, professor of government at Harvard University* opened the annual forum series in Elizabeth Hal! auditorium yesterday after' noon. The blond, . German-born speaker, who calls himself a "practical idealist," pictured Germany as a vast concentration catnip in which the National Socialist regime is bitterly opposed but where this opposition if. violently supressed. He asked the audience, "Why Do We \ir.Ye Hitler?" and answered the question by pointing out that the National Socialist Party rose to power because of the Stalinist dictatornhip in Russia and be- canse of what he termed "the general failure of democracy in International affaire." 'Inherent in democracy," he said, "is an attitude of 'touch me not.' In America we call it isolationism." After surveying the events of the past, he looked ahead at the possibilities the future holds for the nations of the world. He looked first at the possibility of IPtler -jnd Stalin winning the war. If this occurs, he says, there will be no peace "but a truce preliminary to revolution and chaos." If England and France win the people of the world must insist on a negotiated peace with, as Chamberlain says, "real representatives of the Ge-iiany people." Out of this negotiated peace, he believes, wi':', arise a Europan federation. He forsees that disputed areas and even colonies will be jointly and perhaps collectively administered- He asserted that the peoples of the democracies in this war must be sure they get what they are fighting to get. Otherwise he thinks the next peace won't be a real peace, but will be a continuation of war and a step in the possible final destruction of civilization. One of his most significant statements pertained to the German-Russian pact, which, he says, has effectively shaken the confidence of the German masses in Plitler's regime. He hinted that this pact may yet prove the undoing of the Hitler government. Dr. Friedrich, who has studied at Marburg, Frankfurt, Vienna, and Iliedelburg Universities, came to 'this country to accept a call to Harvard in 1926. His high level of accomplishment has been due to his thorough grounding in the social scitnees and philosophy conibined with an imaginatively realistic mind. He has kept acquainted with European affairs, visiting the Continent every year for exended periods of investigation. Besides this, Dr. Friedrich has written several books on govern- THE NEWS THIS WEEK AND WHERE TO FIXJ> IT Finished Product! Artist's portrayal of the University Swimming pool, the blueprints of which were handed over this week to Chairman Jimmy Dyson '41L of the Swimming Pool Committee. Located 'next to Chaudoin Hall, the pool will be 75 by 40 feet, and will be surrounded by a 12- foot terra-cotta walk. (See story and pictures, page 3) 'World Travelers' Covering the United States from East to West, faculty members of the University traveled 69.400 miles during vacation. (See page 5) Only A Month! Premiered in Atlanta last month, "Gone With The Wind" will appera here sometime in February. (See page 10) Lipsey Flays Use of Force "Democracy cannot be preserved by the sword," Plautus I. Lipsey, professor of journalism, said in an article in Baptist Student this month outlining the true role of Christianity in the present crisis. (See page 11) Hatters Go to Mianii After dropping the season's opening series to Wofford, Green and White Basketeers will travel to Miami to meet the Hurricanes in two games Friday and Saturday. (See page 12) Honor Code Plan Receives Okay From Administration ACTIVITIES CLASS GIVES FINAL APPROVAL TO CONSTITUTION Students to Have Opportunity to Vote "' On System Early in Second Semester Approval yesterday of an honor system constitution by Carl "Doc" Johnson's class in extra curricular activities mark' ed the crossing of the first hurdle in the campaign for adopt' ion of an honor system on the campus. Received enthusiastically by President W .S. Allen, the newly drafted constitution would Opens Lecture Series German-born Carl Friedrich, professor of political science at Harvard University opened the University Forum lecture series yesterday afternoon with a discussion of European politics of today. A self styled "practical idealist," Friedrich expressed hope for peace in Europe "negotiated with true representatives of the German people." ment. His courses at Harvard include political theory, comparative institutions, public opinion and propaganda, and the legislative process. He is now on the faculty of the graduate school of public administration at Har- vard. Although R. Shailor Holmes, donor of the forum series, recently died, ' Mrs. Holmes is carrying on the forum as a monumc-.it to his memory- Next week's speaker will be Ethan Colton, Y. M. C. A. worker, who will speak on "Raw Material for Revolution in America." Faculty Banquet Will Be Friday Johnson and Campbell Are Co-Chairmen The first formal faculty banquet will be held in the University Commons February 12 with Miss Nelle Camrbell and Carl "Doc" Johnson serving as co- chairmen for the affair. This is the second faculty get- together if the year, the first having been a picnic to Juniper Springs last November. A main feature of the musical program being directed by Professor William Bailey will be a quartette of law school professors who will harmonize on a few numbers." Glenn D. Swan, instructor of violin, will play a violin solo, accompanied by his wife at the piano. Mrs. Madeline Irwin, instructor of piano, will add a piano solo to the bill of fare. Committee in charge of the banquet will be Miss Louise Batson, dietician; Mrs. W. S. Allen; Miss Lola B. McCollough, dean of women; Mrs. Paul Raymond ; and Mrs. Robert B. Severe nee. Registration For Second Semester January 29,30 Students Who Have Incomplete Courses Warned of Deadline semester will be held on Monday, January 29 and Tuesday, January 30, Registrar Olga Bowen announced this week. All students who plan to attend the University for the second semester should register on these two days, according to th statement. "In order to facilitate registration." Miss Bowen said, "the freshmen and sophomores are requested to register Monday, anuary 29." Instructions for registration will appear in the Reporter next week. According to University regulations, each student who received as "I" (incomplete) in a course for the second semester last year must complete this course by the close of tht first semester^ Jan. 25, or the grade will automatically become an "F". -All students who had "I" grades have been notified about the University regulation, Miss Bowen said. "We wish to remind students who have "I" grades for the second semester last year that they have only two weeks in which to complete the work for removal of the "I", Miss Bowen declared. Ford Fractures Focals In Fall It may be hard to swallow, but it's Ralph's story and he'll stick to it. Last week W. Ralph Ford '42 was walking around the campus with his face in bandages and his bi-focals broken, to say nothing of the disconcerted look on his face. Questioned, Ralph explained the accident in this way: "Well, it was just a case of falling asleep while driving." ; It developed that Ford fell asleep while riding his bicycle, and received the freak injuries when thc wheel hit a curb. make every student on the campus an officer in an Honor System Association. It calls for election by the student body of an honor council consisting of nine students who will act as judges for those accused of acts in violation of the honor code. Climaxing several years of campaigning for an honor code, the constitution will be presented to the student body for final approval before he end of the year. Although convinced that students are prepared for the honor code and will respect it after its adoption, University administrative officers have suggested that a program be carried out to impress upon the students the responsibility of such a system. Equally as Great "I believe that the honor and integrity of the Stetson man and ,voman is equally as great as in any other school in the c6untry," Instructor Johnson declared, "liowever, the students must be made to realize the tremendous responsibility that goes with governing themselves morally." Citing examples of working honor systems in other colleges throughout the country. Instructor Johnson said that adoption of he bono1- code would be "one of the University's greatest forward steps." "Nearly all of the great universities have adopted it," he said, "and examples of the honor system failijng are almost unheard of. Most of the schools believe it is an indispensable factor in training students for taking their place in the world after graduation." No Tattle Tale "Contrary to what is sometimes thought of the honor code," Johnson asserted, "it is far from a tattle-tale system. Working at its best, there is no friction, no hard feelings, and no tattling. If one student sees another cheating, he does not go directly to the honor council. As an officer in the Honor System Association he calls the student to one side. " 'Look here, old fellow,' he'll say,, 'you're not living up to the agreement you made. Let's cut out this cheating.' "Approached squarely, almost any student will realize the violation of the trust placed in him, and will in the future be careful to respect the honor code." If the student persists in violating the honor code and is found guily by the Council, he will be subject to penalties of either loss of hours or suspension from school for a semester. Discussed Monday at faculty meeting, the Honor System received wholehearted approval of the professors. For Honor System Constitution, see page nine.