The Jaysee Echo (Rochester, Minnesota), Volume 12, Number 2

              VOL. XII
THE JAYSEE ECHO
Rochester Junior College Official Publication
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA?NOVEMBER 22,  1944
No. 2
Rajesters Hold
Political Rally
On Monday night, October 30, a political rally was held here at the Junior College, in room 317. under the auspices of
the I. C. Rajesters. The purpose of this
rail' was to sum up the political issues
the nation, in a light-hearted, quite
satir ;al manner. Present and participating
by rroxy were President Franklin Delano
Roo evelt, Thomas E. Dewey, Mrs. Eleo-
nor Roosevelt. Claire Booth Luce, and
Senator Joseph Ball of Minnesota.
T. he meeting began at approximately
8:0') in the evening when the master of
ceremonies. Jack Bemel, called the assembly to order. After a few words of introduction. President Roosevelt, portrayed
by Louis Thomas, was called to the plat-
lorn'.. Mr. Roosevelt claimed various accomplishments of his New Deal in the past
12 years, and set forth what he intended
to Co if re-elected. Mr. Dewey was the
next candidate to take the platform, played
by Robert Riege. Mr. Dewey called attention to the failure of the New Deal to
provide jobs for the unemployed during
the years of the depression and criticised
them because they allowed the country's
national debt to go up so tremendously.
Riege's portrayal of Mr. Dewey was particularly graphic because of a small black
moustache worn.
In rapid succession followed Senator
Ball, played by Robert Faust, who attempted to chagrin Mr. Dewey for not presenting a positive platform for foreign
policy; Mrs. Roosevelt, portrayed by
Toska Loechler, who answered prepared
questions put to her by the members of
the club; and lastly, Claire Booth Luce,
charmingly portrayed by Betty Woold-
bridge. Miss Luce criticised Mr. Roosevelt's so-called "blunders" and praised
Mr. Dewey for attempting to unite tbe
country.
The faculty critic for the evening was
Mr. Emil Heintz, who addressed a few
remarks to the meeting after the speakers
had finished. The meeting was then adjourned, and the members of the staff retired for refreshments.
DEAN GODDARD ATTENDS
CHICAGO CONVENTION
Last Week, Nov. 13-17—Dean Goddard attended the Junior College Administrators' Workshop at Chicago's Edge-
water Beach Hotel, at which he gave a
talk on   "Adult Education."
In the September issue of the Junior
College Journal, an editorial by Dean
Goddard appeared, entitled "Notes from a
Traveling Briefcase." It contained many
of the ideas on post-war education which
were discussed at various meetings throughout the country.
C. ECHO STAFF
ORGANIZES GAMMO RHO
At the last meeting of the "Echo" staff,
the members decided to begin a chapter of
the Gamma Rho., a social organization
for young newspaper reporters. This club
is open only to those who are active on
the "Echo" staff. A testimonial dinn'r
will be held some time before or after the
Christmas vacation, at which time members will be initiated.
Peggy Brown was elected president of
Gamma Rho. Willard Knapp, se;rctary-
treasurcr. and Wil'.ard Ryan, committee
-hairman.
At this meeting of the "Echo" school
affairs were discussed, and a pr:-Thanks-
giving party was planned.
Henry Peterson
Speaks on China
On Armistice night, Henry Peterson,
noted lecturer, gave a vivid portrayal of
Chinese life and problems, including the
much discussed Communist and Stillwell
affairs, at the Central Auditorium, under
the Evening College's sponsorship.
Henry Peterson pointed to the examination system of "civil service appointments as proof of racial and attainment
equality for all. No snobbery is present
there. The ruler is replaced only when
the rival receives more public support than
he and is defeated in battle, the speaker
added.
On war. a Chinese writer. Sun Tzu
in his "Art of War" in 496 BC predicted
power politics, the Munich treaty, and
Pearl Harbor, Mr. Peterson pointed out.
Describing his experiences in watching
wounded Chinese soldiers near Hankow,
walking until they fell, he commended
their bravery. China has been "downed"
eight times, Henry Peterson stated. A
big future is ahead for her.
An estimate of twenty million dead so
far in this Chinese-Jap war was made.
The speaker commented on the wealth of
Chinese farmers and the larr;c menus offered a visitor today.
What We Have to Be Thankful For?
Buy War Bonds
What is this restlessness sweeping the youth of America? Migration
from college to college, switching from one course to another, seeking excitement in night clubs and in new experiences—all those seem to express the restlessness felt by our youth today. And now this increasing dissatisfaction in
school life has infiltrated the halls of Rochester Junior College. With a shrug
of the shoulders we say, "It's the war" and let it go at that. But. is war the
cause? Or. does war merely intensify basic reasons which have long existed?
Let us as individuals examine ourselves and find out if wc really do have any
reason for dissatisfaction.
We here in J. C. cannot say that the school standard has been lowered
or that there is a lack of teachers. Neither can we say that Rochester living
conditions are poor, or that food is bad or hard to get. We can say none of
these, because we know that none is true. Social activities are increasing in
number and quality. School organizations are gaining strength and importance.     Certainly the J. C. faculty is in itself a factor to be thankful for.
Yes, I think if we stop for a minute and think over our opportunities
and advantages, that on Thanksgiving Day, when we are confronted with the
inevitable question. 'What are you thankful for?', we will have a lengthy
answer in readiness.