TRANSIT MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR Weber College Bookstore and Fountain until, at the end of the story, sabotage of the military facilities is accomplished on a large scale by the somewhat organized people, who receive weapons by parachute from British planes. One can almost imagine the entire population as the hero of the story. It seems that the people, as a whole, are personified in the impressionistic character of Mayor Orden, mayor of the town almost as long as anyone can remember. The mayor, like the people, is at the beginning of the story undecided as to which course of action to take, and yet, when that course of action, is decided upon, the Mayor conscripts increased trust from his people by "following through". Other very vividly developed characters are the kindly town doctor and historian, an interesting old fellow with a strong philosophical nature; Madame Orden, the mayor's spouse, whose sense of household duty contributes simplicity to the story; Colonel Lanser, leader of the invader and strong advocate for peace; George Correll, the "Quissling" of the story; Molly, the beautiful wife of the miner who attacks and kills a soldier; and a group of servants of the Mayor's household. Many interesting situations arise from the forced overlapping of the mayor's household and the military leaders. In a story of noble expression and dramatic emotion, Stein-beck has created a situation of universal interest due to its ex- J ceptional timeliness. The characters indicate the strength that only such realists can give. With sincereity, dignity, and a touch of humor Steinbeck has built a story upon a philosophy. Although the book is only a small volume, it undoubtedly is to be considered one of John Steinbeck's most outstanding. A best-seller, as a novel and a hit as a play, the story 'The Moon Is Down" is within the grasp of everyone. BY DELORE WILLIAMS. It Soothes The Savage Breast (Continued) for the training camps. Music seems to be capable of increasing confidence like whistling when alone in the dark. Many times men have marched to their death with the music of a band ringing in their ears and a song on their lips. Just lately, the chief of the Office of War Information, Bill Lewis, was asked to deliver a war song with a punch for the OWL He gave them "Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition!" which was just what the American people wanted. This type of song builds morale whenever it is played. Written by Frank Loesser, it is similar to an old negro revival chant, What produces the fine effect on the soldiers is the fact that the song originated with the words of a chaplain at Pearl Harbor who, when being attacked, dropped his Bible and picked up a gun, saying, "Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition!" The English found that music played during rest periods speeded up the output in munitions factories. In those jobs requiring no concentration, the workers may have music during working hours. "Rivets to Rhythm" becomes the slogan of many war workers. Fatigue and nervousness are reduced, Music of Chopin and Rachmaninoff has the best effect on these people. Marshall Bartholomew, Past U. S. Ambassador to a score or countries, brought this idea to the American home front. It was first introduced in a brass factory with results so outstanding that the idea was taken up in over one thousand factories in the U. S. The astounding result was that not only were the workers refreshed but accidents were also reduced. COMPLIMENTS OF 46 AUTUMN, 1942 MEET THE STAFF Uninitiated Wrestle New Problems WHEN the Board of Control decided, in the Spring of 1942, to combine Scribulus, literary magazine, and the annual, Acorn, into a combination picture-literary magazine, it tossed a barrel-full of problems into the laps of a willing but inexperienced staff. Upper left, DeLore Williams, fiction associate, and Nuana Hyde, editorial associate, discuss matters of lay-out. Maxine Hedges and Marjorie Merrill, below, compose copy to accompany photos. Lovjer left, Maurine Carr and Haruko Kato refer to photograph already in the files. Upper right, photographers George Edel and Donn Thurman study intricacies of Grarlex, while below, Virginia Biddle and Avis Wood study ad lay-out problem. Lower right, Dorothy Cardon and Edna Lichfield discuss assignments. Irene Bushell, editor, is sen center below, gazing from staff window in search of that illusive phantom inspiration.