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PAGE TWO The Gold Bug, Western Maryland College, Westminster, Md., January 17, 1946 ations between groups. Biologically Many of the undesirable behavior It has been said that "poverty any- One World? speaking. all men are literally "of one patterns of peoples which are often where endangers prosperity every- Ever since Wendell Willkie wrote blood". Yellow fever vaccine was made supposed to be inherent in the racial where" and the truth of this statement One W01'ld and brought to public atten- in 1927 from a specimen taken from fiber of a certain group are in reality ment will be borne out by economists. tion the concept of the essential one- the blood of a black native in West Af- due to the cultural environment to War-devastated nations cannot in their ness of the human race, this idea has rica; all vaccine used since then in the which those men have been subjected impoverishment act as markets for the become more and more significant to treatment of this disease has been de- through generations. Being of such products of the industrial powers. They the understanding of the present-day rived from this first strain of the virus. nature, these characteristics can be must be assisted back to a state of sol- world situation. To a constantly in- The uniformity of the blood of all remedied in a gradual and exhaustive vency before a healthy system of world creasing degree. men are realizing the races makes possible such scientific program of education. Such a realiza- commerce is possible. Trade barriers basic truth stated so simply in Willkie's wonders where the blood of one man tion lends hope to the future of Ger- must be broken down if satisfying eco- title. can serve the need of thousands. Some many and Japan, if we are willing to nomic relationships are to be worked Mankind is really one all over the fifteen years ago. when the King of do the work necessary to accomplish out among the nations, for all are in- world. Biologically, the structure of a England needed a transfusion, his phy- desired results instead of flatly attrib- terdependent in modern enterprise. colored man is exactly the same as that sicians were put to a great deal of uting certain behavior to the national- Mankind is one-psychologically, an- of the white man, except for the pig- anxiety before finding a duke of suf- ity of the people and regarding as futile thropologically, sociologically, and bio- ment of the skin. Whether one takes the ficiently noble status to give the re- any attempts at constructive re-educa- logically-but not in spirit. We can't Biblical story or believes in evolution, quired transfusion. When Winston tion. go on living in one single world and go both theories hold that men were origi- Churchill in his.critical illness less than Finally, by the very nature of politi- on functioning as if we were outside it. nally the same color. Scientists now two years ago was in need of a trans- cal and economic developments of re- The family in which we hold member- think that most racial differences are fusion, the common "blood bank" was cent times, we must accept this as One ship is not a local community, but it is due to geography. Those members of the source of the transfusion for the World and act accordingly, or invite .as expansive as the One World itself. the human family who lived for gener- then highest-ranking British states- the destruction of all humanity. No The atomic bomb has forever smashed ations in areas of extremely brilliant man. Within a few years, man had longer can we remain in isolationist in- sunshine developed darkened skins for learned that in at least one important dependence as a nation or as individu- the divisive walls of nationalism, isola- superiority racial tionism, self- and protection from the powerful light respect men are essentially the same, als. Recent strikes have given us an sufficiency; these barriers can never rays; those in more temperate zones It is not"only in matters of the physl-" inkling as to how dependent modern again lend their false security to men needed less protection, and their skins cal body that men share identity, but men are upon one another for the ta- who would remain aloof from their remained light. Even today. white men also in the psychological, sociological, ken-for-granted activities of daily life. brothers. Mankind-not as an abstract exposed for long periods of time to se- and economic aspects of life. Men all As a well-know column\st pointed out concept, but as each individual one of vere sunlight 'will acquire darker skins. over the face of the earth share the in a radio broadcast on Sunday night, us who owns life today-must accept and Negroes kept away. from the same basic needs: all must have food. we would soon realize the importance of the challenge of the present and so or- bright sun are found to need vitamins shelter and clothing if they are to sur- the individual to other individuals if because the milder sun rays cannot vive. Then, too, "human nature" re- everyone went on strike for three days der his existence as to make this in very and actuality concrete spirit One penetrate their heavily-pigmented skin. mains the same wherever one looks. and three nights. The resulting condi- World! Variations in stature are greater Men have common hopes, desires, fears, tions would be intolerable, unimagi- within a racial group than are the vari- and aspirations. nably chaotic. -THE EDITOR. Inquiring Reporter Campu, Personality Ports Cap's Caprice "Good Ole' Days" '@n,e lfJ.ooi .PH el!etUJeH,' By Don Capobianco By Shirley Snyder By Mary F. Davie, Gay hope is theirs, by fancy fed, Less pleasing when possest ; Your reporter found, without any Starting to Western Maryland in -that would combine social work •once," and then she explained. "The The tear forgot as soon as shed, strenuous efforts, that the most talk- 1942 was almost a homecoming for with religious education," she ex- car broke down before mother and The sunshine of the breast; ed-of subject on the Hill today is the. Vernelle Ports, because 'nearly 15 plained. For this reason she has spe- dad got to the church and since I was Theirs buxom health of rosy hue, Jack of activities of the "good ole' years before, her family had lived cialized in sociology and religion. already there they called up and told Wild wit, invention ever new, pre-war days," when there was a about five miles from Westminster. From her childhood Vernelle has me to start the service until they And lively cheer of vigour born; balanced ratio of the sexes. Those At the time her father was attending been active in religious functions, .could get there. I kept the congrega- The thoughtless day, the easy night, who speak of the days before '43 have WMC and when he finished they tion singing one hymn after another The spfrits pure, the slumbers light. ~_beep living .onlllemoriesj and yeeter- moved to Lynchburg, Virginia, which in hopes that they would soon arrive. That fly the approach of morn. day's memories, like yesterday's has been her home ever since. It didn't work, though, so eventually -Ode on a: DilIta:nt Pr08PfJ()t 0/ tires, are beginning to wear thin. Life with a mischievous older I had to make a talk (very brief) Earon College, by Thomas Those who are looking forward to brother proved far from dull for Ver- and then dismissed the congregation." Gray. the "days to come," are getting nelle and her two sisters. Once he "I hope I never have to do it It seems that some of the students weary of hanging on. locked his sisters in a trunk in the again," she added. have been doing a little reflecting I deived into the days before your attic, left them, and promptly forgot Here, on the Hill, Vernelle has over the Christmas holidays about 'good ole' days," to prove that things about their predicament as he went proved that beauty and brains can our school spirit and the extreme un- could be worse. Professor Makosky's off to play. Their shrieks of fright mix-c-with a lot more thrown in. A popularity it enjoys. Partially in- paper on "Western Maryland in the and anger soon brought their mother leader in almost every organization spired by tales of former times as told Nineteenth Century", to be found in to the>rescue, fortunately. in which she takes part, she is the by some of the alumni, partially in- the library, can do this better than I. A trailer trip to the seashore one president of the Sunday School, pro- spired by their own disdain for some In his book were printed some of the summer nearly resulted in disaster gram chairman of the SCA, secretary of the existing situations on the 1870 rules: for the Ports family, also. During of the Argonauts, president of Me- campus, and partially inspired by a "1. Use no profane or indecent len- their vacation, there was a flood in Daniel, and a member of the College few other outside forces, they decided guage. Virginia, and since they were strand- Players, the Wesleyanettes, Student to do something about it. ' 2. Do not play at games of chance. ed between the ocean and a river, Government, and Iota Gamma Chi. Last week a meeting of the Sopho- 3. Do not attend any place of there was no chance of escape. Her This leadership has been officially rec- more Class was called, and the mem- amusement or public exhibition father tied the trailer to a tree with ognized in her election to "Who's bers began discussing what they had without the advice or consent a clothesline, where it stayed secure- Who in American Colleges and Urri- been thinking about over the vacation. of the principal. ly until morning when they were res- ver-sifies." One of the -immediate things that was 4. Never associate or converse cued by a relief crew. "We didn't get VerneIJe Ports When she finds time for relaxation hrought to the foreground was that with any student of the oppo- much sleep that night," Vernelle it's often to listen to music-prefer- we have a basket ball team here at site sex, except in the presence laughed. singing in the choir, working with ably Wagner. She also likes swim- WAlC, and while it is not the best of and hearing of a teacher, wlth- There were other trips for the fam- the Y and participating in plays pre- ming, football, and horseback riding basket ball teams, it is deserving of out proper permission." us. too. When vacation time arrived sented by organizations of the church. and is the proud owner of a horse our support. The outcome of that was The two sexes were never together they packed up and were off to an- "Practically OUt whole family's Lied named Beauty. witnessed last Thursday night when except during meals and chapel, other part of the country-Kentucky, up in some way with preachers," she Sincere, hardworking, and helpful, we had the first pep rally of the year. (Continued on page 3, column 1) perhaps, or Chicago. said with a smile. "My father and my Vernelle's friendly smile and her Another thing which they discuss- Some day, Vernelle hopes, her work brother are both ministers, my sister Southern charm, and genuine interest ed, and the other classes might well will take her to even more distant married one and my brother married in everyone have made her many take note of this, is the possibility of THE GOLD BUG missionary work-preferably abroad a preacher's tried preaching, myself, "Long" and lasting friendships here having a "Sophomore Week-end". daughter!" lands. "I'd like to do some sort of This would include something like a at WMC. "I even Official .tuden\ new.pap •• of \Veotern :Mary· picnic, a dance (formal) and a few land Conege, published oemi-momhly, on other events that would make it all Thur.dar. during October. November, Janu· ESTERN ARYLAND ary, February. March, Rnd Apri], and month],. in all a very interesting week-end. during September. December, and Ma,.. En· tered At •• eond elaa. matter ,,~ We'tmin"ler Already the machinery for making PO"t office. under tbe Ad of Marcb a. 1879. W EDDING M ARCH this a reality is in motion. Subscription Price $2.00 • Year We think that the whole affair is really swell, and, deserving of the full By ANNE MURPHY Editor-in-Chief, support of everyone on the campus. Virginia Voorhees, '46 As Dr. Earp puts it, the value o! the Hill for each newly-engaged girl Queen of '44 and has said "yes" to The attitude with which the Sopha Managing Editor, the WMC campus has increased con- to present the sorority with five Ben Griffeth, U.S.N. are carrying out their program is a Margaret Statler, '47 siderably with so many Western pounds of' candy. It isn't any wonder "Little" did he know, and now he's healthy one and should be encour- News Editor, Enrique Lamadrfd, '46 Marylanders literally "ringing" in the- that thc club room closets are being engaged to her! One Mr. Earl Morey, aged. It is refreshing, after reading Ass't. News Editor .... Jean TuB, '48 New Year. It seems to be the season cleaned out! To date, the Sigmas have an old friend of the Hill, did the hon- the daily papers on existent or Feature Editor ...... Mary Davies, '47 for becoming engaged. A trifle preju- 25 pounds. Robert Cullison popped ors to sophomore Betty Little, a mem- threatening strikes, crime waves, and Make-up Bdltora, Don Capobianco, '46 diced, I give the honors to the sopho- the question to Theo Jones. Theo is a ber of the Phi Alphs. Earl is now at- general disorganization the world Charles Brooks, '48 mores. Here a week has passed since senior and Bob, a future artist, is tending the School of Theology _at' around, to know that there is a move- Copy Editor Fern Ray, '48 the end of the holidays and the studying at the Maryland Institute Princeton University. ment on our own campus to lift the Typing Editor _ Anne Klein, '47 sparkle of the diamonds being sport- of Art in Baltimore. Bev Mulholland. The seniors, as may be expected, depression left on us by the war rath- Business Manager, ' ed hasn't died away yet! our :ti.1ayQueen, has heart strings to are gaining by leaps and bounds. er than joining in the chaos. Mindelle Seltzer, '46 Speaking of weeks, Bill Weaver, Ensign Dwinton (0, so tall!) Mor- Carolyn Wilson received her lovely Advertising Manager, one of our veterans, decided to claim gan of the University of South Care- r~g from Robert Wollf, of Duke Uni- It has come to pass that one wakens Lucy Jane Stoner, '46 one for his own-she being Hazel lina, class of '45, and Columbia Uni- versity, on Christmas Eve. Mary Lee in the morning with the query "Who Circulation Manager, Weeks of the Sigmas. By the way. the versity. Not to be undone by the Crothers and "her Bill" renewed ac- has gone on strike today?" And af- John Barnes, '48 stars in her eyes are running a close young'uns the alumni are doing their quatntance and now that ring flashes ter that "What new murder? or Contributors: Dorothy Anderson, Hel- race with the sparkle of that beauti- share in the third finger, left hand for a very happy Mary Lee. For the crime?" It would appear on the sur- en Frantz, Doris Hines, Charlotte ful ring. With February, however, drama. Janice McKinley, '45, and past few days, the fourth floor of face that there is no connection be- Suddith, Shirley Snyder, Anne Mur- Bill is going to Loyola College, Balti- Peggy Carter, '45, are sending their B.W.H. has been in a turmoil. You tween these two. forms of activity. phy, Bettye Benson, Ted Quelch. Lu- more, But there are week-ends! candy along with Rebecca Larmore of should see "Diddy" Wabmann trying However, the picture changes. some- ther Sies, Sally Moffett. It is traditional in the sororities on the class of '44. Becky was May (Continued on page 4, column 5) (Continued on page 4, column 3)