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Vol. XXII-
Los Angeles. California, Friday. May 22, 1931.
No. 149
RACK TEAM LEAVES FOR EAST TONIGHT
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rojan Knights Pick New Squires
STUDENTS RE ELECTED TOHONORARY
ohomores Selected for Service Orga nization Will Meet Today.
Out of» group of some 150 pe-’Ioners. 30 Squires were finally •jjed lut night by th** member-; board of the Trojan Knights.
gei wbo are to wear the mcteristic black sweater of Squire organization next year lophomores upholding the tra-*lon» ef the university are:
Jick Wilder, James Tarver, Wat-- Rose, Stan Ruggles, Duncan "tt, Richard Poggi, Howard Sple, Kil Chasnoff, Art Lynds, 1 Johnson, Thorne Hopkins, (Odell Heilman, LeRoy Pace, Citaney, Otto Christensen, _j Bogart, Fred Gavey. Law-t Pritchard, R. Linden, lister Mer, James Kirby, Jack Dewar,
: Crawford, John I./each. How-Ooldblatt, Otto Bolin. Robert ilcoi, R. M. Ewing, George :;re, Mil Richard Justice.
Six alternates were also named will become Squires in order tier* are openings next fall.
are: Lester McBride, archi-iurt; James Bell, pharmacy; ^•rt Brown, dental; Sherman !Men, Commerce; Harry Staf-■j, Robert Love, Lawrence Slaf-ird, Letters, Arts, and Sciences. The Squires are a sophomore Wice organization and are sub-ifBt to the Trojan Knights, W class honorary. Among the of the Squires are the en-rtfment of campus traditions, rtcularly during Freshman “A, working in tbe rooting sec-m during football season, act-ai bouts io sll university including athletic teams ■i promoting good fellowship long the lower classes.
They are not selected for work ,tady rendered the university, J from initiation day on they Jlcially begin their work. After jear they are eligible for mem-‘nhip In tlie Knights, if their ds at Squirei have passed teats.
Kenneth Callow, president of the WsMb, announced yesterday that newly elected Squires must today noon in 234 Student »ion to receive Information on 'nation, and to be informed k™ they will he measured for -ttteri,
OSH WOMEN TO BE W. A. A. HOSTS
featuring a dance recital by * Ruth Price’s dance class, ntIt W, A. A. spread will be ea *>y the freshman physical Nation majors ou Tuesday,
1 -*■ at 5:30 in the new gym-H®- r,le installation of next •» officers will take place and em awards will be given for Mb*ll, handball, tennis, hase-■ IN dancing. The W. A. A. ®et lor next year will be an-» ce<* **y Mary Jane Lemere.
_*■ A. President-elect.
I Ie„l'1DCe rec'tal Will take place Hii" 10 *tance studio and er* and friends are invited aitt-nd. Those taking part In ... *nce recital are asked to re-Monday May 25. at 4:00 p. ^ 01 ichearBal aud ail commit -CBbers should meet Vesta ' t itxl*y at 3:30 in the W. A.
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Photo shows Alan Mowbray, noted stage actor, who will give a program of original readings in Bovard auditorium tonight. Through an error another picture was printed yesterday as Mr. Mowbray.
DELTA SIGMA RHO NEW MEMBERS
rodeo staff
memberi of the El 'ift	are	to meet
k, ,"‘r'hou*e '» th* annual of h, .. >y st 9:50. It will be to ’y,l'‘*ge Of all tho*. men Pr*,tnt at that time.
Steck, Henninger, Miller, and
Peterson Are Honored By Debate Fraternity.
Initiation of four new members of Delta Sigma Rho, national honorary forensic fraternity will be held in the Legislative council rooms, 418 Student Union today at 12:15. Immediately following the ceremony there will be a luncheon meeting, and all old and new members are to attend.
The four new initiates will be Emil Steck, Betty Henninger, Lockwood Miller, aud Helen Peterson.
Emil Steck has been active on the campus and has divided his extra-curricular activities so that they include two years participation on the varsity debate squad, having taken part in some 14 debates. He is president of the Y. M. C. A., is a Junior in the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, and has assisted in the minute detail W'ork of the pasl Community Chest campaigns.
Betty Henninger holds the record of having participated in 32 debates and having been victorious in all of them. She is woman-s debate captain, winner of the Bowen cup and an Amazon. This completes her third year on the varsity debate squad.
Lockwood Miller is also a Bowen cup winner and has served two years on the debate squad, and (Continued on Page Two)
HUNT FIGHTS DECISION ON BOULDERDAM
Arizona Governor Seeks to “Stop Alienation of Resources.”
PHOENIX, Ariz., May 21—(UP) —Governor George W. P. Hunt tonight officially called a meeting of the Colorado river commission to meet in his executive offices, Monday morning.
In his call, Governor Hunt said plans would be made at the meeting to take steps to “stop the alienation of our resources.”
“First consideration will be given to the recent decision of the supreme court in dismissing Arizona’s suite,” he said.
Attorney General K. Berry Peterson and Clifton Mathews of Globe, special counsel, were asked to meet with the commissioners.
| Governor Tunt said in the call that he desired to proceed with care In laying the new fight against construction of Boulder dam.
John Mason Ross, member of the Colorado river commission uu-red former Governor John C. Phillips, and his two associate members, Charles B. Ward and A. H. Favour, were also invited to attend the meeting.
The governor asked the three old members to give the new commission information which they.had obtained concerning the fight during the past two years.
“As our case was already in the supreme court when the present commission took office and future actions were dependent on the court's decision," Governor Hunt said in an invitation to the former members, “I have delayed accepting your offer until the present time when It is essential that the future course of state he predictated on the decision of the supreme court as our actions may have t* be along new lines."
Stray Greek Men, \Vomen to Meet
Stra/ Greek men at S. C. will have a luncheon and meeting next Wednesday noon together with the president of the women's organization of Greek-letter transfers.	•
The purpose of the gathering is to make plans for a joint beach party at the Deauville after final exams. Another motive is to engender friendliness prior to a final decision of the men regarding next semester's organisation.
Butler Breaks Law Against ‘Cussing’ on Radio
EUGENE, Ore., May 21— (UP) — Major-General Smedley D. Butler, who said he would not "cuss” during his visit fn Oregon, made his first "slip” during a radio broadcast over station KORE here today.
“My idea of a state policeman,’’ Butler said, “is not a fellow who gets up before breakfast and makes himself a damned nuisance.”
The microphone was not disconnected. In fact, membeis of the Eugene Breakfast club, whom Butler was addressing durtng his broadcast, seemed highly In approval of the general’s expletive.
CLARK HELD FOR QUIZ ON L. A. MURDERS
Cynicism Characterizes ‘The Road Back’ Other New Books Released
FINALS IN FROSH DEBATE CONTEST WILL BE TODAY
Jones, Pritchard, Tidwell, and Bernard to Debate Honor System This Morning.
Finals in the annual E. Neal Ames freshman debate contest sponsored bv Delta Sigma Rho, honorary debate fraternity, will be held this morning at 9 o'clock in the speech assembly room on the third floor of Old College.
Participants in the finals are Francis Jones and Lawrence Pritchard, negative, and Haskell Tidwell and Worth Bernard, affirmative, who will debate the question: "Resolved, that the honor system is more detrlt mal than beneficial.'1 All four are members of the freshman debate squad.
Judges for the debate will ba Dr. Wm. Stanley Ford of the School of Educalion, Dean Reid McClung of the College of Commerce, and Grafton Tanquary, acting head of the School of Speech.
E. Neal Ames, a local attorney, presents a 20-inch silver cup each year to the freshman winning this contest. The Ames cup is now on display in the Student Store.
Soviet Peace Pact Referred to New Economic Board
Former Official is Questioned in Spencer, Crawford Killing.
By UNITED PRESS
Sought for questioning .in one of tbe most sensational murders in the history of Los Angeles, David H. Clark, former deputy district attorney, surrendered to the district attorney's office late last night.
Haggard aud unshaven, Clark drove unaccompanied to the hall of justice, parked his automobile across the street, and strode into the building without a word to w-aiting reporters.
He was greeted by Blaney Matthews, chief investigator, and went immediately to the office of dls trlct attorney Huron Fitts, where he was to face police officers who were prepared to accuse him of shooting to death Harbert Spencer, magazine writer, and Charles Crawford, veteran politician in Hollywood Wednesday.
Detective Lieutenant Frank “Lefty” James declared that three witnesses who saw the killer flee from Crawford's office where the shooting took plnce late yesterday, had Identified Clark from photographs as the man.
The witnesses were Luclle Fisher, Crawford's aecretary; Billie Rohrbeck, employed In ho sd joining office, and Ray Hadke, real estate man In the same firm with which Crawford was identified.
Clark, as deputy district attorney, gained prominence through his successful prosecution of Al-(Continued on Page Two)
Three Provinces In Cuba
Reported Revolting
WASHINGTON, May 21 — (UP)—Outbreak of armed manifestations against the government of President Gerardo Machado in three provinces ot Cuba were reported to unofficial Cuban quarters here today but were not confirmed at the slate department.
According to these reports, lighting is in progress in Pinar Del Rio, Oriente, and Cama guey.
From the navy department, however, came official Information that political disturbances were reported by radio as occurring In southern Cuba In the vicinity of Guantanamo bay, where the United States has a naval base.
■lose T. Baron, charge d'Af-falres of Cuba here, said no official Information concerning any disturbances in the island reached the embassy up lo a late hour today.
STUDENTS WILL HOLD RALLY AT TRAIN AS SQUAD DEPARTS TO DEFEND I. C. 4-A. TITLE
Intent mi successfully defending it' national titles, the Southern California track and field team will leave to* night for the Hast where they will battle thc nations best athletes in the 1. C. 4-.\. and N.C.A.A. meets scheduled fof May 29 and 30 and June 5 and 6, respectively. Twenty-on«
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Pullmans this evening while loyal | rooters give them a rousing send off.
Some of the most outstanding lent at the book corner. A number forth much comment in literary unusual texts.
Perhaps one of the most widely read of the lot is “The Hoad Back,” a sequel to the famous "All Quiet on the Western Front,” by tho young German. Erich Maria Remarque. This is the post-war story of a group of young soldiers, bitter, aud disillusioned by theii four years at the front striving to adjust themselves to a strange, new world.
“Green Hell,” by Julian Duguid Is another of the newer novels.
It iB the tale of an adventure through the trackless forests of Eastern Bolovia. The comradship which grows between the small band of four men as they fight ihelr way Into the unknown jun gle serves as the plot of this true
books of the season are now for of the new arrivals are bringing
circles, for iheir cynicism, and story.
A new type of mystery story is the theme of ‘'Found Drowned," by Eden Phillpots. It Is the quiet working out of the mysterious death of a "suicide,” without Ihe aid of an automatic, horror cham ber, or gangster.
Some of the other books now for rent Include "Red Bread" b> Maurice Hindu, “The Man Who Died,” by D. H. Lawrence, and “The Weigher of Souls" by Andre Maurois -
“Topsy" by A. P. Herbert w hicli ran for three years in Punch, and is now In IU third printing, and "Men oi Art" by Thomas Craven, one of tlie most reviewed books of the season, are also included in the selection.
GENEVA. May 21—(UP)—The European commission adjourned today until September 3, after referring the Soviet draft pact for economic non-aggreB*lon to the newly established committee which was named to coordinate the various proposals for Europe's salvation.
The Soviet pact, which would provide for peaceful co-existence of the communistic and capitalistic states, and other proposals for alleviation of economic distress will be reported at the next session of the European commission.
Maxim Litvinoff, the Soviet foreign commissar, pleaded ln vain for immediate adoption of his pact, saying that it definitely refutes charges that the Soviet trade policy has been based on political factors.
The representatives of 16 European governments signed lhe agreement, approved yesterday, for membership in the xgrlcul-tural mortgage and credit com-pany, which will make loans to farmen.
Incoming Frosh In Beach Party
Incoming freshmen for next semester w ill be entertained at a beach party tomorrow night from 4 until 10 by the Y. M. C. A., at Manhattan Beach near 43rd street. Men from all parti of the campus will attend the affair to greet the candidates for admts sion into S. C. next fall.
Following an atternoon of sport* and swimming, a w ienie bake and marshmallow toast will conclude the evening. The introduction of prominent student body executives has been planned as a part of the program and fraternity presidents wor next year are to be presented.
Reservations can be made at the "Y" building today and tomorrow. Cars will leave the hut at 3 pm. with transportation provided for those who desire It.
SENIORS HONORED AT LAST DIG OF SPRING SEMESTER
AI Michaelian’s Orchestra to Play at First Event of Graduation Social Activities.
Starling graduation social act I vltlcs. members of the senior class will be honored bv the student body at the last die of the year to be held Mondav evening, May 27 In Ihe social hall of the Student Union.
This will be tbe last all university social affair of the college year, anil will mark the last, tlm'' before finals that those students who must studv can celebrate. Social activities which have been scheduled for the graduating class Include ihe traditional Pansy breakfast at the Tri Delt house, when the engaged senior women announce their engagements hy walking through the pansy ring, a luncheon at the liome of Pre sident von KleinSmid, a reception, Baccalaureate, and numerous' fare well parties tendered by the fra tfrnilies and sororities to their graduating members.
I'atrons and patronesses for this last dig Include Mr. and Mrs Henry Bruce. Prof. and Mrs George Hammond, aud Prof and Mrs. J. L. Leonard.
Music will be furnished by Al Michaelian aud Ills varsity boys, who will play between 7:30 and 9:00 pp.ni. House presidents are asked to adiourn their meetings an early as possible in order that everyone will get there In time to enjoy this last dig.
MARTINEZ, Calif., May 21 (l’P) The State Building and Loan commission today placed a custodian in charge of the Pittsburg Building and Ixmn assocla tion, an organization that listed assets of $170,000 on March 31 and has done business almost exclusively In Contra Costa county.
In the lobby of the Kspee sta tion this evening the Southern California students will stage an impromptu rally to give the tracksters "something to remember us i by.” The Trojan band w 111 be on j hand to blare a noisy farewell j io the squad, and Kill Marvin will ! lead the cheering section through , ihelr pace*. Dean Cromwell will | addles* the students, snd Ernie j Payne, pol 11 of Ihe Troy crew | Is also expected to talk.
PERSONNEL GIVEN
Composing the Cardinal and Oold delegation are the following men: Captain Ernie l’ayne, Frank i Wykoff, Milt Maurer, Roy Delby,
I Vie Williams, Art Woessner, Bill [ McGeagh ,Vic Fllzmaurlce, Cliff Halstead, Earl Callahan, Bill Carls,
I Bill Stokes. Clarence Berry, Jim Stewart, Duncan, McNaughton, Will Brannon, Hob Hull, Bill Graber, Pete Chlentzos, Keu McKenzie, and Dick Barber. Dean Cromwell, s. C.'s far-famed mentor, heads the local forces, and whlln enroute ttlll talk over the prospect* with Charles Alexander, sen lor manager, w ho accompanies the leam on Ihelr Invasion.
UNDEFEATED SINCE l»29
Alter bringing »heir conference schedule to a peak by outdistancing tho fleld In the California Intercollegiates, the Trojans will take the field at Philadelphia un defeated since 1929. 1-ast year the men nf Troy romped o»ei all Ihelr foes and captured all the championships these United State* had to offer. Now lhey are set to repeal their phenomlnal perform ance and are ranking favorites to do so.
That the Intercollegiate* In Ihe East will feature a three-way bailie has been doped out by all Ihe wiseacres, the hoy* "In the know” picking Stanford and I’enn sylvan la as the two outfits cap able of keeping the Trojans hustling. Tho Far West has walked off with the big trophy with monotonous regularity of late, and nothing would please the Easterners more than to have Penn Bncak in and win.
Besides defending the team title, two of Southern California'* prize performers will be back seeking a renewal on the victories won last May. Frank Wykoff and Bill Carls are Ihe Trojan pair who will be guarding national honor* next week, the. former In tlie 100-yard dash and Carl* on the 220-yard low hurdles. Flying Frank Is also timing for a new I. C. ( A record in the century which is held by
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LAST SCHOOL OF SPEECH RECITAL OFFERED TODAY
Ames Freshman Debate Contest Finals to Be Held After Morning Program.
Preliminary to the AmeB freshman debate contest final*, tbe last of thl* year's weekly recitals given by majors In thc School ot Speech will be held this morning at 9:00 a.m. In 313 Old College.
The past reollals have been presented exceedingly well, anti much due credit should be awarded Dean Pearle Alkln-Smlth who ha* been responsible for their direction.
All students Interested have had an equal chance to show their ability a* well as to gain valuable experience, and Dean Smith wishes to thank them all for theh* excellent cooperation in the past seioettor.
Margaret Wade will open tha program by reading “And All B«-cause ) Acted Like a laidy” nnd '•It's A Shame" by A. P. Herbert. A very short monologue “I've Got My Principals” b/ K. Kennedy will Ihen be presented by Jean Cameron who will close the recital because of the ensuing debate final*.
MOONEV CASE
The bombing of the preparedness day parade in Sau Francisco in 1916, for which Thomas J. Mooney and Warren K Hillings are serving life sentences, was to stand another investigation through the story of Carl Von Moltke lhat German spies were responsible for the blasl.
Gamma Alpha Chi Holds Final Meet; OPR cer s Elected
Gamma Alpha Chl. national professional advertising sorority, held Its final initiation of the year last night at the home of Dr. Florence May Morse, faculty ad viser of the organization. Tbe ceremony was preceded by a buf fet supper.
Marianne Poliak, Margaret McKay, and Miss Natllle Smle, ad vertlslng manager of Alexander J. Ovlatt, as an honorary member,, were accepted into the organiza tion.
Officeis for next year were also Installed at tills meeting. They are: Mary Gist, president; Tliora Hanker, vice-president; La Verne Rockwell, secietary — treasurer. These members replaced Mary Slioop. Evelyn CurlIs, »n<i Msry Gist
Cornerstone of New University Church to he Laid Next Sunday
As part of the celebration of the flltleth anniversary of the University church, the laying of the cornerstone of the new church which taces the campus on 34th street and University avenue is scheduled for 12:30 o'clock Sunday.
Bishop Charles W. Burns will conduct tlie ceremony for the new church. University church was organized by Marlon M. Bovard, first president of the University of Southern California, on May 20, ISM
The anniversary progiatn will begin tonight wllh a meeting lu the old church at Jefferson aim McClintock streets wllh all for. mer pastors, district superintendents, Sunday school superintend ent? and charter members of thr-church as guests of honor.
Dr. F M. Larkin, charter mem ber and former pastor of tho cuuicb, will review tlie history ot the church in Its relation lo
the university at the 10:45 services on Sunday. Dr. Bruce Baxter of Southern California and Dr. Royal Relsner, secretary of young peoples' work In southern Cal ifornia, will apeak al a young people*’ rally at 6:30 Sunday evening.
The new church »ill be dedicated in lhe fall immediately after the opening of school.. Arrangements have been made lu the new building for special work among university students, and one room has been est aside for them, 111-. William C. Hodgson, pastor of the church, invites stu dents at S. C. to attend the several anniversary programs
ALFONSO SHOWN FAR FROM POVERTY
MADRID, May 21 —(UD—Th«» republican government, which Ii:u4 ordered selzeyre of the property of former King Alionso in Spain, announced today llmt the total private weal I h ot the former royal family was estimated at $8,837,» Si3, on Dcceinbcr 31, 1920.
The statemen1, Issued by tha ministry of finance, said the for* mer king's investments were chief* ly In foreign companies, stock* and bonds, deposited In the banks of France, England, lloilaud, and SwiUerland.
The total Included the eslate ol the lste Queen Mother Marla Christina, »hie hwas estimated at 26,188,850 pesetas, of which 14, 338,225 peseta* Is Invested ln for* elgn securities.
"From the figures show n, it caa be appreciated that he who reign* ed. ln Spain until April 14, flnd« himself far from danger of poverty as some foreign writers wished to picture him," the Jtnnouncement said.
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Alfonso Dishonest Saya Minister
LONDON. May 22— (Friday)~ (Ul*)—The Dally Herald today printed a dispatch from Its Madrid correspondent which said tha minister of finance of Spain would publlah a document later today charging that Alfonso XIII amassed a fortune while king by dishonesty.
This document, the Herald said, would accuse Alfonso of receiving blocks of shares front Spanish comppnies for the granting of con* cessions to these companies by the government under the king's influence.
MAYORS IN FRANCE
ABOARD S S lLE de FRANOE. May 21— (UP) —The American mayors en route to Paris tostar; a tour of France as guests of tho Fiench government prepared tonight lot a municipal oclabration at Le Havre,
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