Page Two 1 Nebraska Conservation Professor Gives Lectures Here on Ecology Dr. James Drew of the University of Nebraska spoke on ecology here Wednesday. He gave two lectures, one to over 200 students including the Science 1 class, and held a question and answer session. The first lecture, “Ecological Implications of the Alaskan Oil Development," never got deeply into the subject before the period ended. Drew has spent some time in the Arctic slope region of northern Alaska where oil has recently been discovered. Problems caused by permafrost and earth slippages which prevent die construction of roads and pipelines were discussed at length. ”infrared Sensing of Soil and Range Conditions" was the topic of Drew’s second lecture, which was attended mostly by faculty members. This concerned a study he did in the sandhiils of Nebraska, an undeveloped region used fuzing. Remote sensing techniques (aerial infrared photography,) were used to map Brian Harris and ion Hall, instructors respec- tively in German and French, and students John Herr and Hurry Fullm are partidpauts in a poetry reading at the Dada Happening at ) Weimar Continued from page 1 pointed out that although these men produced much during the Twenties, the seeds of their creativity had‘ been planted earlier, Lowered restrictions under the Weimar regime allowed much profitable ex- perimentation in the arts. Koliman does not accept the comparison of Germany of 1930 to America of 1970. There are important differences: Vietnam is a limited war, and Americans were divided at its beginning; America is basically a none military society. The second event in the Symposium was a lecture— discussion by Professor Henry Klein of the Grinnell Art faculty about Seigfried Kracauer’s book From Caligari to Hitler. Despite the soil types of this area, Certain plant types grow only in certain soils, These differences show up through varied coloration an infrared film. Boundaries thus are clear unless man has altered the vegetation patterns. This technique, though expensive, can be used to detect plant diseases, such as Dutch Elm, long before they show up normally. When detected early enough, measures can be taken to prevent spread of the disease. When asked about pollution, Dr. Drew said that he is in terested with the “basic aspects of pollution rather than developing specific technical solutions to the problem. I mink that we need to look at the basic things first than to develop technical solutions.” Dr. Drew received his doc- torate from Rutgers University. He is currently teaching con- servation courses at the University of Nebraska, where he is also advisor to the con- servation majors, political forces in Germany which might have prevented the rise of Fascism, like the left wing and the intellectuals, Hitler did eventually become Chancellor. Kracauer’s book is one attemp to explain why. In German films of the period one can see certain themes and motifs, which; judging by their box office suc- cess, were geared toward a set of appetites in the German people. By analyzing those films which were popular and those which were not, Kracauer ex— posed some traits of the Germans which made Hitler’s rise possible. The most striking charac- teristic of the German cinema was me way in which the material was edited. The human content of the shots was often displaced by a visual motif, like movement or texture, which gave a rather detached View of human SCARLET AND BLACK Letter From Washington Friday. February 27. I970 Nationwide Teach-In Begins Next Month To Discuss The Problems of Pollution Plans are now well underway for a nationwide Teachrln next spring, April 22, on his grave crisis facing the quality of the environment and the quality of life in America today. A national headquarters and staff to organize, coordinate and service this effort are now established in Washington. The address is Room 500, 2100 “M” Street, N. w., Washington, D. c. 20037. The aim of the National Teach- In is to encourage students across the country to take the initiative in organizing April 22 environ- mental teach-ins on their cam- puses and associated efforts in their communities. Successful teach~ins on all campuses on the same day will have a dramatic impact on the environmental conscience of the nation. They will be immensely effective as an educational effort in arousing public opinion con— cerning necessary steps to protect our environment and establish quality on a par with Ii the Arena Theme} which has run for the past two days and will be again tonight. Music and sounds are being provided by independence 398. (Photo by Harry Fulton) life. Klein pointed out that similar material could have been edited in a way that emphasized the underlying humanity. The , popular German films — Klein cited “Berlin, Symphony of a City” as an example — treated people as formal objects, so although shots of real people in real situations were often used in place of scenes staged by actors, the films avoided a confrontation with humanity. The emphasis was on decorative patterns, not individuality. In the wartime films “real Soldiers and tanks fighting at the front somehow became cardboard because of the way the pictures wereedited,"saidl(lein. American and British wartime films seemed to be most in- terested in identifying a real person and confronting his in- WEIMAR— Continued on page 10 quantity as a goal of American life. There is no question that in the long run, the environmental challenge is me greatest faced by mankind. Distinguished scientific authorities have'bcen warning for years that mankind is rapidly destroying the very habitat on which he depends for his survival. In addition, population continues to increase worldwide, while scientists warn that we may have already passed sustainable population levels. All across the country and worldwide increasing numbers of citizens are voicing the same intense concern as has been so eloquently expressed by ecologists and other environmentalists. Yet many are still not aware of the environmental problems being created by our advancing technologyr Federally financed projects, such as the supersonic transport plane, raise grave questions about possible new environmental dangers. Many respected scientists and national leaders have indicated that although some positive steps have been taken, toxic and persistent pesticides are still accumulating in the world en- vironment, wreaking destruction ,on fish and wildlife and threatening man himself. Is the price we pay for these products in terms of their effect upon our environment worth the benefits we obtain from them? The pollution of our rivers and lakes and of the air in our urban areas Continues to accelerate. Suburban sprawl continues to destroy vast scenic and recreational resources, Withlittle heed being given to plans to create workable environments. The millions trapped in our urban and rural ghettos continue to suffer the worst of the massive. air, water, land and noise pollution. Who will finally bear the brunt of this tragic irresponsibility? The generation now in school, the generation which will soon inherit the world environment. The time has come for all citizens to begin drinking about the basic questions raised by technological advances and environmental degradation, Students in America and the world, deeply concerned with the hard choices which their generation faces, are uniquely well suited to taking initiatives in exploring with all citizens the problems created by man’s growing impact upon his en- Vironment. The National Teach-In next April 22 provides students with the opportunity to accomplish this objective. Hundreds of [each ins on that day would bring' together for the first time on a national scale the many young people who are already con- cerned about the environment and would involve and educate many more as well. In addition to bringing this widespread involvement. the teachrins would present in- formation, draw the issues, stimulate plans for action, and demonstrate the strength of concern for a livable world. Furthermore, the en vironmental teachrins present an unprecedented opportunity for the involvement by student initiative of communities, organizations, leaders and Concerned citizens of all generations in a common non- partisan effort to meet a problem of far»reaching con- sequence. Thus, it is urged that all campuses in America par- ticipate in a broadly based teach- in effort involving all individuals and groups who share this con» cern. Already the student response to this idea has been one of overwhelming support, and a number of campuses are now well into the process of planning an April 22nd teach»in. At the University of Michigan :1 mass meeting was called recently by an ad hoc student committee to plan a teach-in. More than 350 people attended and the plan is now Well un— derway. University officials and faculty were also contacted for .their support and advice, a step which is important for a suc- cessful teach-in, One of the projects now being planned preparatory to the University of Michigan event is a comprehensive inventory of environmental problems in that community and region. Similar inventories around the country would be educational and practical and would provide the teach-in with specific examples of local environmental problems needing immediate attention. if young people put their energy. imagination and idealism to work on this issue, they will help write a bright new chapter in the struggle for a livableworld. if you want more information contact the National Teachvln office: Environmental TeachrIn, inc., Room 600, 2100 “M” Street, N. w., Washington, D. c.. 20037, The telephone number is 202-293- 6960. UNICEF Makes Appeal For Nigerian Relief The U.S. Committee for UNICEF has issued a nationwide appeal for public contributions to support a massive rehabilitation program in postwar Nigeria. Noting that the Nigerian government has expressed its appreciation of UNICEF’s “good and altruistic humanitarian work" over the past two years of the tragic Civil War, Mrs. Guido Pantaleoni, .lr.,' President of the US. Committee, said: “We are heartened by the continuing concern expressed by the American people over the plight of the Nigerian mothers and children who have survived a period of great suffering and hardship. Now we must do our part in helping to raise the millions of dollars needed to maintain and expand UNICEF’s aid program in eastern Nigeria durillg the critical months ahead.”