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Page Two r SKYSCRAPER Student View . . . Of Treason Trials And Verdicts In 1.S07, a confidant Aaron Burr, prac ticed in suaveness (and, many suspected, in deceit ) awaited the outcome of his treason trial. Had the defendant conspired to overthrow the U. S. government? Burr could smile, but suspicious Public Opinion held its breath. The verdict not guilty because of insufficient evidence. In a Manhatten court in 1952, Ethel and Julius Rosenberg stood before Judge Kauf- mann with equal confidence. Again the na tion was aroused by the word Treason ringing like a tocsin-bell to awaken a leth argic citizenry. Had the defendants conspired to over throw the U. S. government by giving atomic secrets to Russia? The verdict guilty. The sentence death. Both of these cases demonstrate the strin gency of American legal justice. Despite the weight of opposing public opinion, Burr was freed because of inconclusive proof. Despite the opposition of sympathizers, the Rosenbergs stand convicted. The evi dence is against them. Circulation of inaccurate rumors con cerning the Holy Father's request for a re- prive for the Rosenbergs has misled many Americans. The fact, clearly though be latedly stated in the American press, is that the Holy Father informed the U.S. At torney general that the Holy See had re ceived many requests for intervention. In the days that remain before their next appeal or their execution, Americans may well pray for two intentions: that the Rosenbergs may, for the safety of Amer ica, reveal the secrets of their spy ring, and that they may ask and receive mercy from Almighty God. What Qoes On . . . When Assignments Are Too Heavy If you've been listening carefully, you've probably heard the recurring low moan around the college. Everyone is distressed about assignments. All assignments, of course, are too heavy, and there is never enough time in which to do them. But consider the time spent bewailing them Time wasted * * * It is Lent, and the mind of the Church focuses on the sufferings of Christ, on the endless weariness of His Ijfe and the appalling burden of His final hours. * * * Wouldn't it be ridiculous to miss your favorite television program, just to write a paper due Tuesday? And Wednesday you have a date for the current movie sen sation. Rather than miss it, you let the books on your desk gather dust. * * * The Second Station commemorates Christ taking up His cross, promptly, as assigned, and not waiting till He was in the mood. * * * Thursday you are tired, exhausted, and there is no point in doing Friday's reading report. Or is there? Could you do it to day, and not put it off till Saturday, or Sunday, or later? * * , * This Lent, let's take up the cross made specially for us our assign ments. Ultimately, we do all or al most all of them. Why not do them cheerfully, without complaint, and on time? Week Moments Tuesday, March 3 1 p.m., Sodality Meet ing, Room 304 Thursday, March 5 1 p.m., Philosophy Lecture, auditorium Saturday, March 7 Scholarship Examina tions for High School Students Monday-Friday, March 16-20 Midsemes- ter Examinations Airlift To Brotherhood . . . European Floods Create New Unity, Charity Generosity in a time of flood and disaster brightened the dismal countries of northern Europe last month. Confused and suffering under the menace of destruction, Holland appreciated the unselfish support of many Americans who saved the lives of her people. When Britain urgently pleaded for sandbags to reinforce her fast- disappearing supply, no less than eleven million came to her from Italy, France, Switzerland, Denmark, Belgium, Norway, Germany, Portugal, and Holland. Each nation turned a devastating calamity into a bond of comrade ship and cooperation. We admire this spirit. And we can imitate it. Although we are not in a position to fly aid to suffering nations, to fight floods, to console peoples in a state of fear, we are in a posi tion to win courage for them, to secure strength. Often our Lenten sacrifices and prayers are passive, performed out of mere Lenten habit. Let's be intelligent and motivate our prayers and offerings so we too can take action. Let's be allies to specific people and countries those suffering in Communist Europe and Asia. Then we will be the supporters of the comradeship and generosity of nations, aiding intel ligently for peaceful living. Rise Above It . . . Confused? Bewildered? Try This Remedy Detach yourself for a while from the vortex of confusion your daily race with time and responsibility. Lift yourself off the ground; look down at this round globe as God must do sometimes, and wonder. What is your anxiety worth? The rushing you do, which at most saves only a few minutes; the grieving you do over things that cannot be remedied; the worrying you do in aimless fashion. Evaluate these activities in relation to eternity. Not worth much, are they? , The crises which make a me-odrama of each individual life must cause a smile to cross God's face. The D on the report card after gen uine efforts to do well; it is so large and condemning when shown to an irate parent, so small when compared with the whole of knowledge. The romance that ended in heartache it is dejecting and depress ing when considered in a human way, so big a lesson in human nature and understanding when considered in the light of God's infinite love. The social slight so full of confusion and provocative of hurt anger; if looked at differently, it is a lesson in humility. It's difficult to put a true value on things the spiritual battles, the material, the mental, the physical problems lead to a state of con fusion. But detach yourself for a while from the vortex of confusion. And do a sum in spiritual addition. You Can Help . . . Give to the Red Cross Oreat floods sweep across the nation; tornadoes, fires, epidemics reach out with greedy hands taking a toll of millions in life and prop erty every year. Battle-weary and homesick service men constantly like to find someone who will listen to them talk about the family. In the fast tempo of modern times, there is one non-profit organ ization which seeks to extend the interest and help of a next door neigh bor. The American National Red Cross, with its program of domestic and foreign service, strives to cultivate, on a large scale, the ordinary interest in and service to soldiers that is the obligation of all. Its non-salaried personnel is often limited in achieving objectives by narrow expense margins; increased areas of endeavor have drained Red Cross service allotments. In the 1953 Fund campaign, the Red Cross has renewed its annual appeal for popular support. It needs your contribution, however small. It offers opportunity for you to share in its great world-wide service. Think of this when a committee member asks your aid. ZJne k uScraper Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 30, 1933, at the Post Office of Chicago, Illinois, under the Act of March 3, 1879, 1.75 per year. Published semi-monthly from October to May inclusive by the students of Mundelein College, 6363 Sheridan Road, Chicago 40. JUNIOR ISSUE Vol. XXIII March 2, 1953 No. 9 Divertissements . . . Read Sign of Jonas A day by day journal of the experiences and meditations of a newly ordained Trap- pist monk is Thomas Merton's latest book, The Sign of Jonas. The writings begin before the publishing of Seven Storey Mountain and continue for a span of five years. With touches of humor, simplicity, and complete sincerety, Merton reflects the all- so-human thoughts and reactions of an in dividual dedicated to a life of prayer and penance. Merton tells in a most warm and real istic manner the sometimes humorous, sometimes hazardous trials of human na ture. Oddly enough, his seemingly greatest torment is his perpetual assignment of cre ative writing. There are times, in fact, when he literally loathes it. Merton's awesome and unquenchable love for God is strongly evident throughout the journal. At times when least expected in the middle of anecdotes, incidents of the day, or his thoughts on various sub jects he inserts such phrases as Queen of Heaven, I love you, or My God, my God, I need you. Sign of Jonas is a strong book, filled with imagination, filled with appealing human touches and a ceaseless quest for God. Meditate on Stations Embodied in A New Way Of The Cross is the journey of Christ to His Greatest and final sacrifice for our Redemption. The original and expressive illustrations of John Andrews are a story in themselves in portraying the sufferings of Christ from the Condemnation to the Entombment. The artist conveys with remarkable in tensity, by the sole use of Christ's Hands and Feet, the anguish of each scene. Paralleling the unique art work is the profound meditation of Father M. Ray mond, O.C.S.O. This popular Trappist author has linked the drawings of the Pas sion to the steps in the Mass, making us realize in vivid fashion our share in the Redemption as members of the Mystical Body. Remarkable and soul-searching, A New Way of the Cross, though not confined to this season, is a book especially fashioned for Lent, and reminds us that We are His Members. He is the Way we must walk. He is the Truth we must tell. He is the Life we must live. He is the Goal we must reach. Frolic with Peter Pan Out of Never-Never Land, Walt Disney brings us the fantastic story of Peter Pan. In this film, the master cartoonist adds an other unforgettable to the family of Snow White, Pinocchio, Mickey Mouse, and Alice in Wonderland. Adapted from Sir James M. Barrie's play of the same name, the movie presents many scenes which would be unattainable on the stage. Nevertheless, the warmth and sympathy achieved with live characters is missing. The fantasy is there, but the human quality is not. The film gives the audience no opportunity to save Tinkerbell and thus deprives it of one Of the greatest joys of the play. Enjoy H. C. Andersen It's no longer impossible to sail up the Skaggerak and sail down the Kattegat. Hans Christian Andersen has taken care of transportation. The picture, Hans Christian Andersen, dream of producers for 16 years, has finally materialized at a cost of more than four million dollars. It is no mere biography of the famed story-teller; rather it aims to Weave around his career the tales which made him fam ous and loved by generations of children. Thumbelina, the Ugly Duckling, and many other fairy tales are woven around the Cobbler of Odense, Denmark, portrayed with warmth, reality, and pathos by Dan ny Kaye.
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1953-03-02 (2)
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