Page 2 University Daily Kansan Wednesday, March 2, 1955 Rain, Snow, Sleet, Sun— Nature Pauses In-Between This is the hardest time of all—this rain, snow, sleet, or sun season—for this is that in-between pause when Mother Nature can't decide whether to let winter drag on or let spring take over. It's hard because the snow and slush and cold winds and dark days have worn out their welcome. The glowing descriptions of winter's wonders have been written, but the gloom and slush are still here. It's harder yet because the sun peeks through the clouds every so often and teasingly jolls memories of warmth and greenery and sunshine. Winter can be beautiful with its ice glistening and its white blanket covering everything—but when the time has come for its departure, the beauty is much less apparent and it becomes an intolerable nuisance. It's a nuisance because of the disappointment that comes when a bird can be heard singing one morning and the whistling of a cold wind the next. The season is a curious mixture of hope and disappointment and anxiety. For spring is so many things—it's the cheer of sunny days and the refreshing feeling in the air which always comes with the change of a season. It's the chance to get outdoors and enjoy the beauty of new life. Spring is a new outlook—a new optimism to replace the now worn-out enthusiasm which autumn brought. It's the simple job of shedding a big bulky coat for a light jacket or sweater—it's a new end fresh sense of freedom. For spring is more than the singing of birds or the return of leaves or even the sunshine. It's the deep breath that can be drawn and the laugh which comes from the heart after a long, dreary, cold winter. —Irene Coonfer Armistice Violation? The neutral nations supervisory commission in Korea is about to undergo an important and possibly a decisive test. The Communists have agreed that three teams of the commission may investigate United Nations' charges that fighter planes have been sent into North Korea in violation of the armistice. There is no doubt in the world that the planes—Russian-built MIG-15 jet fighters—have been sent into North Korea in quantity. The only question is whether the Reds will let the NNSC teams make a real inspection of six air fields at which the MIGs are known to have been stationed. Under the armistice signed on July 27, 1953, the combatants were forbidden to send in reinforcements in men and war material. The neutral nations supervisory commission was set up to investigate complaints of violations of the reinforcement ban. It consists of delegates of Sweden, Switzerland, Poland and Czechoslovakia. The Swedes and Swiss, who are really neutrals, were nominated by the UN. The Poles and Czechs, who are Russian stooges, were nominated by the Reds. What may be a decisive test for the commission resulted from an attack by MIG fighters on a United States reconnaissance plane Feb. 5 over the Yellow sea, west of Korea. Two of the MIGs were shot down. The UN made a formal complaint that MIGs were being based in North Korea. After stalling for a week, the Reds gave permission for three NNSC teams to inspect six fields at which MIGSs are known to have based. Undoubtedly the Reds will try to remove all trace of the presence of the MIGs. If they also keep the inspection teams from making a real investigation, the neutral commission may finally be on its way out. —United Press Staff Correspondent Editors and publishers recognize the value of the great freedom given them by the Constitution and are watchful lest it be wrested from them by invading factions. What is the responsibility of the American press to its readers? Is it adequate news coverage and nothing more? Is it honesty in advertising policy, interpretation of the news, or does the American newspaper function only as an entertainment medium? In the early days of journalism almost all newspapers were run by politicians or other persons having an axe to grind and the morals of our country were a great deal lower than they are now. People had to read every paper in town to get a comprehensive picture of the news, and even then they were never sure. Many people who criticize the newspapers of that era seem to forget that the standards of journalism were no lower than the professions surrounding them. You shouldn't wear white gloves while shoveling coal. Many people claim that a newspaper's function is only the latter, and to many others it is only an advertising medium, but the real answer lies in the fact that American newspapers are responsible for all of these things. This has not come about through censorship as in many European countries. The responsibilities that the newspaper profession upholds today are self assumed. One Man's Opinion In a one-newspaper town, the job of a responsible press is much harder than if there were a rival paper to hold its errors to the public eye. Most newspapers, through a vigilant editorial policy, a conscientious staff, and an honest advertising department, can control their power, but there is a small minority that falls victim to its own lust and greed. Editors and publishers today realize the importance of their position and go to great efforts to assure their readers unbiased news columns and advertising policy. The newspaper profession today, as in earlier years, has standards equal to the highest of the arts and professions and has earned the trust of the American public. Gordon Hudelson It can't happen here: The American fashion industry has spent years and millions building bosoms and Christian Dior thinks he can change all that in one season. From the description the new men's dorms will have everything but hot and cold running beer. The messy business in Phenix City civic government is reminiscent of the Chicago gangland d a y s. Thought this country had outgrown the rough stuff. Last year an estimated 150 million frozen chicken pies were eaten in the United States, and this year, say frozen food processors, it will be 250 million. University of Kansas Student Newspaper News Room, KU 251 Ad Room, KU 378 Member of the Inland Daily Press association. Associated Collegeate Press association. Represented by the National Advisory Board. Mail subscription rates: $3 a semester or $4.50 a year (add $1 a semester if in Lawrence). Publishers during Lawrence University year except Saturdays and Sundays. University holidays and examination periods. Entered as second class student from 17 to 17. Post office under act of March 3, 1978. Daily Hansan NEWS STAFF Executive Editor Marc Edison Andy DeYonx dore, Daren Hilmer, Jack Lindbergh News Editor Nancy Neville Asst. News Editor Lee Ann Urban Statistician Wire Editor Tom Lyons Society Editor Mary Bess Stephens Feature Editor Irene Connifer Feature Editor News Advisor C. M. Pickett EDITORIAL STAFF Editorial Editor Gene Shure Ed. Assistants: Elizabeth Wolghumihtm. Herrington BUSINESS STAFF Business Mgr ... Audrey Holmes Advertising Mgr ... Martha Chambers Nat. Adv. Mgr ... Leonard Juren Clr. Mgr ... Georgia Wallace Classified Mgr ... James Cazier Business Adviser ... Gene Brutton LITTLE MAN ON CAMPUS by Dick Bibler "Even though I'm flunking, Professor Snarf, I always look forward to attending your class." Flashbacks in History From The Daily Kansan Ernest Hemingway's "To Have and Have Not," starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, was playing at the Jayhawk theater. 5 YEAR AGO The University was in the midst of an influenza epidemic, with 40 patients being hospitalized in Watkins Memorial hospital. Fourteen KU students were summoned before Student Court. 10 of them being fined for parking violations and the other food being fined for smoking in restricted areas in Watson library. There was much speculation throughout the Big Seven as to whether "Phog" Allen, Kansas basketball coach, could guide Kansas to the league title after the Jayhawks had finished in last place the previous year. The campus humor magazine, "The Bitter Bird," again went on sale after being erapproved by three faculty members. "Battleground," starring Van Johnson and John Hodiak, was playing at the Patee theater. 25 YEARS AGO Kansas beat Nebraska 36 to 23 in a basketball game that saw KU's Tom Bishop score 23 points to keep the Jayhawks in a tie for the Big Six lead with Missouri. Bridge was still the craze in 1930 much as it is today, as the Daily Kansan announced the opening of the annual Students' Bridge tournament. An act abolishing Hell week was approved by all fraternities but one, with a $50 fine being set as punishment for violation of the act. The all-talking comedy smash hit, "Taming of the Shrew," starring Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford, was playing downtown. 10 YEARS AGO The American Armed Forces held one-third of Cologne, Germany's fourth largest city, as bitterly fighting rear guard German defenders fought to save the rest of the city. KU's enrollment had dropped to 2.800. "The ratio of two women to every man still exists," said Registrar Laurence C. Woodruff. Iowa State won the Big Six basketball title by beating second-place Kansas 61 to 39. The Daily Kansan was restricted to a four-page paper, due to the paper shortage. ... Short Ones ... This senioritis business is not just theory. Ask any senior and he'll make few bones about telling you it's very,very true. Why is it that no matter where you go or what you do, there's always a philosopher around with some obnoxious solution to your problems. If all other things fall through, there is still a little hope. Rollment will perk up to the tune of an IBM. One nice thing the fog does is to hide all those faces you never wanted to see again.