The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1933-10-14

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lonian, Egyptian. Greek and Roman
civilizations. pointing out that the
civilizations failed when the culture
and civilization OF the leaders were
withheld from the great masses.
Our civilization is under fire to-
day." Dean Breitwieser said. 1.-THE
public school is the greatest institu-
ton to integrate the interests OF all
the people and to give them a COM
mon culture" He pointed out that
the constitution Of the United States
assumed a great public school sys-
tenn and that the North Dakota state
constitution also prescribes It.
ITO oppose public education should
be considered the act of public enc
N.Y." declared the speaker. I'VE, as
teachers, ought to have pride in the
service we are rendering. we ought
to be considerate OF public welfare,
especially In this time of crisis and
should be willing to unselfishly sac
rifice ourselves because Of our faith
in education. We can save this civili-
cation and civilization will eventu-
ally recognize the profits and will
give to US the dignity and gratitude
that are the just reward for work
which has been well DONE"
G. L. Young, Bismarck, was the
first speaker on Saturday mornings
program, talking on the revolution in
Cuba, interpreted from an educa-
tional standpoint.
Mr.. Young traced In detail the
economic situation leading to the
overthrow Of President Machado. who
had inflicted on the country an era
Of oppression and coercion to fur
Their his own selfish ends.
Students Led Revolt
1.-THE revolution said Mr.. Young,
was led largely by students and edu-
Gated people because Machado closed
the universities and the high schools.
Illiteracy, which had been 80 per
cent, rose to 60 per cent under Ma
chado's regime"
In conclusion, Young expressed the
hope that the United States would
demonstrate that it is willing to aid
in really furthering Cuban independ-
ence, thereby establishing itself as
an unselfish nation In relation to
Cuba and Latin America.
A plea for the development Of pro-
fessional interest among teachers
was made by Dean Brcitwicser in his
Saturday morning address. He ex-
planned that teachers have failed to
develop leadership within their own
profession as have doctors and law
yers and have allowed dictation as
to qualifications and salaries from
outside the profession.
Teachers have no closely-knit or
ganization as have the men and wo-
men Of trades" he said. People
working in the trades have developed
stronger organizations and are paying
more to support them than are teach
ers."
Dean Breitwieser's suggestions to
the educators were that they develop
q more professional pride. organize
into stronger units. make the qualifi-
cations for teaching mean more by
developing professional skill, develop
q high sense of value for the services
rendered, and make certificates of
membership in educational organiza-
tions virtually certificates Of profess
sional interest.
Separate meetings Of primary, in
termediate grade. grammar grade,
high school, school officers, rural
school and administrative sections
were being held Saturday morning
and afternoon in the Will school
building. Problems and subjects OF
special interest were discussed by
members Of each section.