tl19600530-003 "Page Four TOWER LIGHT May 30, 196 OUTSTANDING PERSONALITY by Lowell E. Sunderland Odin Tidemand said he left his native Denmark in 1951 for the United States because, ""I had satis-fied myself over there and I wanted to see what I could do on the other side of the ocean."" Mr. Tidemand has been Mainte-nance Superintendent at Towson State for two years, the latest in a string of interesting occupations he has held in his lifetime. Included in this string have been positions as sea captain, underground opera-tive in World War II, government agency official, and apprentice gov-ernor of Greenland. Added to his work, Mr. Tidemand is active now in his two hobbies, foreign policy and civil defense. He is a member of a Great Decisions discussion group and Maryland's civil defense program. Mr. Tidemand said, ""I told the officer in charge this was illegel,"" but that he had a ready market out at the camp. I said, ""How many peo-are out there, anyway?"" ""Oh, about thirty thousand,"" came the reply, and the underground chalked up another piece of valuable information. This same event saved Mr. Tide-mand's life a few months later. The Germans had a system by which five influential citizens were shot for each Nazi killed by the under-ground. The same officer Mr. Tidemand had called down for not peddling fish where he should, called his superiors to have Mr. Tidemand's name removed from the list of doomed citizens. It happened not a second too soon, as Mr. Tide-mand's name was one of the next MR. ODIN TIDEMAND Mr. Tidemand said he hoped the Towson State International Rela-tions Club would consider this pro-gram. He also stated hopes that this program would in the future include discussions about United States in-ternal affairs. As a civil defense worker. Mr. Tidemand heads a Towson State program, and he said there is a need for more resident students to join now. He requested all who may be interested contact him in his office across from the book store. From 1946 to 1951, Mr. Tidemand was in charge of an island off the coast of Denmark that served as an interment island for dangerous imbecile criminals. The state run 900 acre island was watched over by 22 officials, of whom Mr. Tide-mand was in charge. The war years 1941 to 1946 found him working for the Danish Minis-try of Fisheries as liason officer for the North Sea area. These years he also spent in the Danish under-ground in the port city of Esbjerg on the North Sea coast of Denmark. The aims of his group were to spy on German movements in the area, including a V-2 rocket base which they destroyed before it was ever used. They received all weapons and supplies by parachute and were in radio communication with England almost every day. One of his most memorable events during these years was related by Mr. Tidemand. A camp on the west coast of Denmark was a Ger-man stronghold, but its number of troops was unknown to the Allies. The Esbjerg harbor was used by several Nazi spy boats disguised as Danish fishing vessels; these boats1 had to do some fishing in order to use the harbor. When the Germans tried to sell their fish at the Danish state auc-tion, an action that was unlawful, group on the list to be shot. The German officer thought he had been done a favor by Mr. Tide-mand because his job was to keep peace with the local officials, and had he continued breaking the law by selling the fish on the Danish auction. he may have lost his own job. Mr. Tidemand's first job came in 1927 when he went to sea. He was at sea for the next 14 years, holding positions as second and first mates, telegraph operator, and finally cap-taM of several merchant and gov-ernment ships. He still is the holder of a license enabling him to pilot any kind of ship in interna-tional waters. At one time, Mr. Tidemand served a one-year apprenticeship as gov-ernor of Greenland, now a county of Denmark. In time this position would have made him governor of a Danish county. He gave it up, but said, ""If I hadn't left that position, I might be retired now with a lot of money."" Along with his efforts to promote civil defense, Mr. Tidemand has de-veloped several new equipment and propaganda ideas. He was recently cited by state officials for his work in civil defense. A position as a field engineer working for the Naval Academy in Annapolis was held by Mr. Tide-mand before he came to Towson State. Mr. Tidemand and his family be-came citizens of the United States in November, 1956. He had an edu-cation in Denmark comparable to an education at King's Point, the Merchant Marine academy. He lives now with his wife and three children, two girls 17 and 14 years old and a boy 11, in Park-ville. The Tidemand family is plan-ning to return to Denmark this summer for a visit. Su7cout46 mat4, Rmisto 1b5U you lw stkg 114915att M NATE. RIME. vot4'-r sjz -nw'r fk,A z6E 51uPENT you rnusr Aualkys strAw FoR 901/R. CDPV1- rri AND F PEOPLE. 90INGUL -niAm siov NW, FtC-7 11410 f',..ofki. ,WC)61. You ey is TjE. ti.h41/ tioU Val% PLAUDITS DUE - - - HOW ABOUT YOU? This current issue will be the last ' edition of Tower Light for the Spring semester, 1960. Tower Light is well aware of the many improve-ments necessary; but is the stu-dent body conscious of its respon-sibility to help foster such . . . ? May I extend a warm and sincere note of thanks to those individuals, past and present, who have given unselfishly of their time and talent and who have upon closer observa-tion given so much of themselves to the progress of Tower Light. Praise to your devotion; plaudits for your contributions�you have helped assure the future develop-ment of our paper. . . .! Again, Plaudits! Surely of interest to the student body are the tentative plans cur-rently being studied for the '60-'61 editions of Tower Light. I suppose the foremost question facing Tower Light is the proposal that we origi-nate a weekly, four-page edition. The attendant problems demanded by such is solely dependent upon the number and quality of person-nel seriously needed if such an edition is to be created. Such a task demands interested and devoted, responsible and de-pendable staff members. You will note that I did not qualify a tech-nical background . . .! Why? Ex-perience is indeed a much desired requisite, but I would gladly, will-ingly sacrifice practical knowledge for interest and dependability. Show me those attributes first and train-ing and/or experience will fol-low. . . .! Staff Positions for Tower Light Inquire: JOHN A. ROSE NO. 565 OR TOWER LIGHT OFFICE Tower Light needs photographers, staff assistants, reporters in all areas, a public relations manager, and trainees for future staff and edi-torial positions. Ability to produce is essential! Don't be hesitant about an interview�come in and see us today . . . our publication can never be better than those who produce it. A ""Good Luck"" to all our readers in the ""finals""; enjoy your summer vacations; take care, and come back again next year�See you then. . . .! Look At It This way The old proverb 'We profit by our mistakes"" has more value to us now than it did when it was stuffed years ago into ; seven year old heads along with a trillion nursery rhymes and We can almost literally tear it apart, because now we take it for it means. No matter how we go about to disprove it, the fact sr) remains � � we do profit by our mistakes. A broken heart, a foolish fling, and unkind word, an impracti� affair � � They've hurt and hurt hard, but we remember thera 1:11 the bumling puppy remembers the sting of a feline claw across a ci and sensitive nose. Our hearts and minds have a greater degree sensitivity, yet the procedure is the same. ar; We move, we fail, we learn; we move again, fail again, and le fo again. Its a vicious circle. Yet, were it not this way, there would be vi universal order. Despite all the governmental systems, education r r laws, man could not survive less he attain a knowledge throuft.--dh Pe sonal experience. Ages ago when man first built fire for warmth, he learned (Pe his greatest lessons through a painful mistake On dropping a Phle;; of scarce meat into the fire, he reached in to bring it back. The brought a quick reflex to his fingers and in his mouth, he experlePLo the pleasing taste of warm roast. From that experience, man le.aP'' to c��khis food. Naturally e can't always apply the same principle .in everY ce'4 Many mistakes have led to new discoveries scientifically, agricul and domestically. But more often we learn what to avoid or havi.s change our approach the next time. Some of us are like the 1311'..., who goes back for more and suffers harder each time, and earkial- t170 he learns something more,either to attack it from a different angle' defend himself, or to give up completely. Nevertheless, we leari Next Stop Japan was another place visited by Dr. and Mrs. Hawkins. Dr. Hawkins spent a few days in Japan on his trip to Manila and Mrs. Haw-kins was there for almost two weeks. In Kyoto Mrs. Hawkins stayed in an old Japanese Hotel. She did not wear shoes inside and she slept on the floor. Mrs. Hawkins was espe-cially pleased by the Japanese bath and she mentioned she would like to have one included if she ever had a house built. In describing the bath, Mrs. Hawkins says it takes up an entire room. One showers be-fore actually entering the room at which time there is a continuous flow of very hot water. Tokyo is now the largest city in the world and it was also the most congested city Dr. and Mrs. Haw-kins visited. One common form of transportation was a motorcycle with side car. There were also three-wheeled trucks. Mr. Haw-kins noted that although the traffic flow was at a rapid pace drivers did not resort to the car's are not as common in Japan as they are in other countries. One aspect of Japan which made traveling more difficult than in Hong Kong was that English is not spoken by many people. Tourists can get interpreters to travel with them. Mrs. Hawkins carried cards ....Japan with their destinations written Japanese. These were shown 011 drivers and other people wilencidd went anywhere. Dr. Hawkins 3 if English t hat band j y using a guideapanbeosoek hs weritote_11101ted show the place where he wante""the go. Once Dr. Hawkins rode � subway and all the signs were ten in Japanese. However, he,. a Japanese who spoke Eng119:01 While visiting Nikko, a centeo,' pagodas and shrines, Dr. gavihoL4 saw buses bringing Japanese children to visit the place. ,err/ trips are sponsored by the etheif ment to show children some of 00 ancestral culture. As they had od very few Americans, the JaP3er children regarded the tall cans with great curiosity. tO Much of the dress was noteu Westernized. Although sorne jAare0. nese women wear their n ative 'beisig girls. clothing especially among the Y Hawkins replacfeeedlsb ythat it is Western volt; .50 Mrs. gradually D13ce Some Japanese restaurants triret0 samples of the food on the 011j oesnpedeisiapIllayy. helpful the Hulwhea n wk thgles . fo Alt was written in Japanese. di ll. had to do was show whicb vilc � they wanted. Dr. and Mrs. A-!torD admitted they did not Partic like Japanese food. "
