WAR BULLETINS
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I DR Wins Support for Neutrality Change
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20—(UP)—President Roosevelt today won the cooperation of 15 Republican and Democratic party leaders for non-partisan consideration of the administration’s important neutrality revision which he will submit personally at a joint session of congress tomorrow.
Germans Send Four Officers To Moscow
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VOLUME XXXI
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMPER 21, 1939
NUMBER 5
MOSCOW. Sept. 20—(UP)—Four German military officers arrived in Moscow today by special airplane from Fuehrer Adolf Hitler’s field headquarters for “special negotiations” which presumably will divide the spoils of the Soviet and Nazi conquests in Poland.
Congress Meets Today For Neutrality Fight
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20—(UP)—President Roosevelt today explored the possibility of complete repeal of the neutrality law at a national unity conference with 15 Republican and Democratic party leaders and was told such legisla-BERLIN, Sept. 20—(UP)—Colonel General Walther von tion would be rejected overwhelmingly by the senate foreign
German Army Chief Visits West Wall
Brauchitson, commander-in-chief of the German army, visited front line positions on the Western front today and declared that “operations in Poland are closed,” it was announced tonight.
Czechs Revolt Against Nazi Rule, Report
LONDON. Sept. 20—(UP)—A spreading revolution against German rule in former Czechoslovakia, with fierce street fighting and the execution of hundreds, was reported by the British government tonight on the basis of what it called "authoritative” information.
(Complete story on Page Four.)
American-made Planes Win Air Battle for France
This Sunday afternoon at 4
PARIS. Sept.. 20—(UP)—Curtiss pursuit planes purchased recently in the United States for the French air force today won the Western front’s first big air battle in which two ocloclc sc students and friends German planes were shot down, Allied military reports said. wi„ turn back the centuries the
(Complete story on Page Four.)
Allies Map Strategy for Hitler Defeat
PARIS, Sept. 20—(UP)—Great Britain and France today held a council of war ln Paris to lay their strategy for a “final victory” over Hitlerism, to which both governments pledged themselves unequivocably in formal declaration.
(Camplele story on Page Four.)
Chamberlain Tells Determination To Continue
relations committee.
He did not however, commit himself on the neutrality program which he will submit In person at a joint session of congress at 2 p.m. iEST) tomorrow.
The conferees, who included former Gov. Alf M. Landon of Kan-i sas. and Col. Frank Knox, Chicago newspaper publisher, the 1936 Republican standard-bearers, were j asked for no pledges except that | the legislation be given non-partisan consideration.
A White House statement said this promise was given by unani-j mous action.
PFACE PLEDGED This pledge and an agreement that all efforts must be made to keep the United States out of the
f. . .. __	, j i European war were said to consti-
time when the Romans ruled the	,
tute the only progress made to-
world, as Dr. Carl Sumner Knopf ward concrete objectives.
Secretary of State Cordell Hull, though present, did not actively participate in the conference. At
Knopf To Lead Vesper Service Sunday
Order of Worship Taken From Scripts Of Early Christians
leads the university in an age-old vesper ritual.
The order of worship and script for the initial Interdenominational vesper service of the year is taken directly from a recently-discovered manuscript written about 120
one stage he read the six points of the administration's program which, along with proposed repeal of the arms embargo, was sidetracked by the senate committee
A.D. The yellow papers, uncover- I at the last session. They are:
LONDON. Sept. 20—(UP)—Prime Minister Neville Cham- ed accidentally by Philip Bryenios berlain, admitting to the House of Commons that Soviet Rus- of the Greek Orthodox church, sia’s
PROPOSAL LISTED
1. Prohibit American ships from
cvnical attack" on Poland had a “decisive effect” on contains instructions to the mem- { entering combat areas.
the Eastern front, today expressed Allied determination to carry the war to a finish on other fronts.
Germany Turns Attention To West as Poles Weaken
bers of early Christian churches. “YOUTH” IS SUBJECT Main message of the services. “Youth of Today in the World of Tomorrow.” will take on an unusual meaning since a regulation of the ancient manuscript states that no member could take communion if complete tolerance was in his heart.
‘‘Peace with all mankind wac the aim of men even before they knew the horrors of our modem con-
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Poland has ceased to exist as a military factor. Late war dispatches all point towards a titanic drive On the western fiicts,” Dr. Knopf, university chap-' tions~contro7 boardTnd'the licen-front ln the near future, although it is not yet clear Which lain, observes.	j sing system with respect to the im-
2.	Restrict travel by American citizens in combat areas.
3.	Require that goods exported from the United States to belligerent countries be preceded by the transfer of title to the foreign purchasers.
4.	Continue the existing legislation respecting loans and credits to belligerent nations.
5.	Regulate the solicitation and collection in this country of funds for belligerents.
6.	Continue the national muni-
CAMPUS LEADERS—Pictured above registering for work in the Columbia Broadcasting show, which will be put on in conjunction with the SC department of radio television. Enrolling with Paula Jean of the artists division are from right to left, Mike MacBan, ASSC president; Bill Flood, president of Trojan Knights; Lynn Moody, Amazon president; and Harry Hague, president of Trojan Sguires.
side will initiate the attack.
Col. Gen. Walther Von Brauchitsch. commander-in-chief
of the German armies, announced Wednesday that operations in Poland had been concluded with victory in the week-long hattle of the Vistula, in which whole Polish divisions were captured. There was no reason to doubt the Nazi statement that, for all practical purposes. the war in Poland was over. A few Polish divisions still hold out, notably in Warsaw, but their effectiveness is nil and the bulk of the German eastern force thus has
Pope Discusses Future of Church Under Nazi Rule
VATICAN CITY. Sept, 20 —(I'.P*
—Pope Plus discussed the future of the Catholic church in Poland tod a v in a 40-minute conference been freed for duty elsewhere.
with Auguste Cardinal Holond. primate of that nation.
While the meeting at Castel Gan-dolfo was private, author a tive Vatican sources said the Holy Father sought tc ease the cardinal's mind by evmcing hope that the Nazi regime would not ins;.
COMMANDER ARRIVES
Von Brauchitson himself arrived on the Western front and took personal command. Troops, guns and equipment! of the 70 German divisions which conquered Poland in exactly three weeks already were en route to the Western front. Nazi
PREXY IS GUEST
With Dr. von KleinSmid as guest of honor, students of the All-university Student Council on Religion will assist the Chaplain in the an-tiphonal reading of the pre-Roman scriptures.
In order to create the finest spirit of reverence and fellowship in the resurrection of universal ideas from the old prayer book, the Sunday offerings will be given in Hebrew. Latin, and English.
CHOIR WILL SING
Musical background and special ecclesiastical songs will be rendered by Archibald Sessions, university organist, and a guest choir to be announced on Friday.
Students are reminded that they and their guests are invited to attend free of charge.
portation and exportation of arms. | ammunition and implements of war.
instance of the church not being nffected by the German occupation of Czechoslovakia.
tion «ffectin8 the church in "ir s’“*dro^ whl'h d^ve...
Poland He purportedly cited th. ,ro"1 th' "lr wh°s'	Miners Vote to Strike
r	and strafing greatly aided the rapid ;
progress oi the motorized ground BUTTE. Mont., Sept. 20_(U.P)_
columns also were en route west- The Butte Miner's union voted by ward.	a wide majority tonight to strike
VATICAN WORRIED	The onjy initiative on the West- Oct. 1 unless the Anaconda Copper
However. Vatican observers were ern front Wednesday was German. Mining company accedes to its deconcerned for the future of the This was in the form of heavy ar- mands. church in Polish territory occupied tillery bombardment of allied ad-by Soviet forces.	vance positions and communica-
The Pope also granted a special ,tions- aPPar™tly to Prevent allied audience todav to two bishops and reinforcements from being brought • Mexican deputation who came UP- The bombardment may presage here to attend the unveiling in the 8 Vatican gardens tomorrow of
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The official vote was 2.229 for the strike and 1.447 against.
Greek Council Seeks Settlement With El Rodeo
In an effort to secure a truce between itself and the EH Rodeo, the Interfratemity council will meet tonight at the Sigma Phi Delta house, 2831 Ellendale, to discuss the fraternity panel situation.
The feud arose last year when fraternities refused to pay the price set by the yearbook for their respective pages. It resulted in the omission of the fraternity section from the 1939 El Rodeo.
Limited rushing, although discussed in previous years, will be brought up at the meeting. Les Evans, president of the group, announced yesterday.
Limited rushing, if passed, would coincide with sorority rushing in that bidding and pledging must be completed within a certain time limit, it was stated.
Summer School Sets Record
Enrollment of 1939 Terms Surpasses Previous Mark
An enrollment record was established in the 1939 SC summer session with a total of 5934 students, according to figures released by the office of the comptroller yesterday. , This number surpassed the total of 5916 for the 1938 session by 16 student*.
The statistics gathered are for the combined general and law summer schools. Enrollment figures for civic center and University college summer schools have not yet been compiled.
Both years’ enrollment of women students have far surpassed the men, there being a preponderance of 494 Trojanes in the 1939 session. For law school, however, there were 94 men out of a. total of 103 students.
The highest registration mark for the combined schools and colleges of the summer session was for 1931. when the figure reached 4550 men and women. Whether this year’s attendance was higher than in 1931 has not been determined as the figures for other divisions are not yet completed.
Students enrolled represented many states and various countries of the world.
Submarine Commander Boards American Ship
NEW YORK. Sept. 20— (U.P)— A German submarine fired a shot across the bow of the American steamer Wascosta and then sent a searching party aboard, passengers reported when the vessel arrived here today.
monument to the Madonna of
AGREEMENT REACHED
The German high command
Guadalupe, which was donated to Be,'lin announced that agreement
had been reached with Russia for the division of Poland and that
the Pope by Mexico.
POPE ADVISES	. , 4	_
.	. ..	., , .. Nazi troops already were withdraw
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Californians Find 107.2° Too Oppressive Heat Fails To Excite Most Out-of-Staters
Pope will reward fully their faith nnd this seed will bear fruit.” the Holy Father told the deputation after they described tribulations in Mexico in defense of the faith.
Asking all present to have faith in the Virgin when difficulties arife. the Pope concluded the audi-Jence with the remark:
“May her help and intercession ive Mexico many priests, god-earing men, pious mothers and aithful youth strong in their (faith.”
avy To Increase Pay n North Atlantic Ships
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20— (I'.P)—
25 per cent increase in base pay or personnel aboard government-wned vessels operating in the orth Atlantic was ordered today, ffective immediately, by the federal maritime commission.
ing in certain sections where they had advanced beyond the boundary agreed upon — thus further freeing Germany for possible major activity in the West.
On the political front, events al-
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Take it from the out-of-staters. > Margie Brown, an Oklahoman: they really can take it—that is, “x can stand it, of course. I come
the heat!
Various remarks heard on and about campus concerning the heat showed that the non-Californians
from Oklahoma. Everybody gets
so pointed toward a desperate test are used to the tricks of the mer-of strength on the Western front— apparently the only point at which the allies can come to grips with Germany.
Fuehrer Adolf Hitler’s speech of Tuesday at Danzig, in which he asserted the Allies could have peace Everybody in New York is too busy
cury and have some excellent ideas for combating them.
Here are some of the remarks:
A New Yorker: "Why get excited? I guess it’s hot in New York in the summer. I don't remember.
on his terms or “five or six or seven years of war." was answered quietly but forcefully by Britain and France. Both reasserted their inflexible determination to fight to a finish.
Thus there appears to be no hope for peace, until one side or the other has been beaten to its knees.
Peace Setback
ROME. Sept.
20
(I'.R) — Prime
In addition, henceforth an allow- Minister Neville Chamberlain's anc* of $150 will be provided for speech before commons today was each «mploye to cover possible loss degarded here as a setback to any ot elething and personal affects in new Italian peace efforts before anp «awgeney.	had begun.
to be hot. I guess. I don't mind this, if you call this heat. Anyway Whalen says the summers in New York are delightful now.” Jimmie McGill, a Floridan: ‘"I believe the California climate is changing, or else the people in California have been lying for years. Anyway, the climate isn't what it used to be here. Now when I was back home in Florida—.”
A Chicagoan: “Of course the lake wind keeps Chicago fairly cool, but it gets hot in the summer, even as hot as this I guess. It’s not so bad when you can get to the beach. At home we always go to the beaches
I wljpn it's hot, don’t you?”
107.2*
Trojan students and faculty ardently longed for ocean waves and white-capped breakers today, as the four-day heat wave boiled over all local marks recorded since 1919. Yesterday’s 107 degrees eclipsed Tuesday's high mark of 104.2.
Seventeen persons were reported to have died because of the temperature. No prostratioi were reported on the campus.
Several instructors surrendered after standing up under the scorching fire of the elements during the morning hours, and retreated with their wilted students, to the shade and grass of Bovard field for the afternoon sessions.
Several short thunder showers brought only momentary relief to suffering city residents. The humidity dropped in spite of the rain, and reached a low of 42 percent, compared to Tuesday’s 58.
used to it in Oklahoma, but I sure don’t like it here. Oh, well, at least there is no dust here.”
John Carroll, a Missourian, complained: “The trouble with California is that they have no basements, no basements at all. Of course, nobody in Missouri takes to the cellar until the mercury is 105 or over. Personally, after 105. even I need a basement. I guess it's all in what you’re used to.”
A girl who has been working all summer in Arizona: “It's nothing, nothing at all. It seemed very cold to me when I came to California from the desert. I nearly froze at night, and I went around shivering all day, but this is more like it. I think this is fine, just fine ” A Mojave resident: “I have to get home. I can’t stand it any longer. I went downtown yesterday on business and didn't wear mv vest. I must have taken cold. Gosh, it’s like an ice-bcjc here.”
Those who have been here ten years or over assert that they have seen nothing like it since they have been in California.
The native Californian*: "ft's reatfy unusual, quit* wmmmM”
Registrar Clark Gives Warning To File Cards
A wa rn in c was issued hy Therein Clark, registrar, today, to new and old students, reminding them that permanent program eards paid on September 18 will he due in his office by September 3fi.
Students who hav« had their cards stamped after September 18 must return them not later than seven calendar days from the date on the card, he said.
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Freshmen Coeds To Don Green Bands Monday
Some 300 freshmen women Monday will don the green arm bands that traditionally denote their rank. In accordance with custom, women I who fail to comply with the ruling will be summoned befoi-e the Amazon court where even larger arm bands will be perscribed.
The annual disbanding ceremony will occur in three weeks in front of Bovard auditorium at which time freshmen women wil be relieved of their identification. Custom has it that the armbands are collected for the purpose of being sewed into a large blanket.
Arm bands may be purchased in the Student Union bookstore at any time during the remainder of the week.
Labor Secretary Discloses New Rise In Food Prices
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20—T.P)— Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins disclosed tonight that food prices rose two per cent during the week ended Sept. 19.
Her statement came on the heels of a warning by the Retailers’ National council that rapid increases in cost of foodstuffs would impair national purchasing power and lead to ‘serious distress.”
At the same time, the agricultur al advisory council issued a state-
WAA To Honor Frosh Today
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Incoming Students To Be Entertained At Sports Event
Freshmen will be honored today at Sportfest, an event consisting of games in which all Trojan men and women may participate, and is sponsored by the Women's Athletic association from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the women’s gymnasium, 210 Physical Education.
Competition in volleyball, ping pong, and badminton has been arranged, says Frances Williams, WAA president. The schedule for games includes volleyball, men’s gymnasium; badminton, women's gymnasium; and ping pong, recreation room.
Erma Metz, vice-president of WAA. is chairman of the event, ana Louise Reordan. badminton manager, and Alta Hall, volleyball manager, will assist her. Betty Johnson is in charge of refreshments. Miss Bernice Finger, association sponsor, will be present
WAA cabinet members will serve as hostesses. They include: Frances Williams. Erma Metz, Elizabeth Rogers, Frances Paddon, Travis Wilkinson, Kathryn Idso, Heloise Shevling, Louise Reordan.
Harriet Fuller, Betty Johnson. Elaine Lackey, Virginia Lynch, Loraine Kendall, Helen Wilhelm. Mary Carpenter, and Alta Hall.
Broadcast
Enrollment
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Dick Huddleston Says Goal Near in Call For Radio Work
Student registration in response to the appeal made by the SC department of radiotelevision in conjunction with the Columbia Broadcasting system, for 500 “ex:ra” voices next Thursday night. September 28, in the coliseum, is ahead of schedule, Dick Huddleston of the department, said last night.
The goal of 500 voices required for a mob background lias not been reached. Huddleston said, but ne intimated that, if the current ra*-e of applications were continued, fh* full amount for the csst would be realized before rehearsals begin next Monday.
BIG CROWD EXPECTED
The CBS is attempt ng to stag# the most lavish spectacle yet attempted in radio Irroadcasting. They are using the immense bowl of the coliseum to accomodate the cast of 500 and the expected crowd of 75,900 who are to be admitted free.
The broadcast is a radio dramatization of "The Fall of the City.** which was produced fn New York in 1937 with a cast or 200. This time the CBS intends o have the play presented to audirnces in the United States. Canada, and England with the biggest cast yet assembled for a broadcast. It will also be the largest audience to witness one.
SC SUPPORT GRANTED
Permission has been granted by university officials for students to appear in the cast, \pplications may be obtained in the radio-television department, 250 Administration.
Members of various campus service groups including Knights. Squires, and Axpawms hare offered their support to the organization of the cast and will be present during the program.
YWCA Meets Tonight
The first dinner meeting of th*= YWCA cabinet will take place at 7 o'clock tonight at the Biltmore hotel, Apartment G. for the purpose of discussing plans for the coming year. The meeting will be presided over by Zuma Palmer, president.
Korean Speaker Will Address IR Students
The International Relations elub, sponsored jointly by th* Los Angeles University of International Relations and the political science department, will convene on October 5 for its first bi-monthly luncheon with Kilsoo Haan, a member of the Korean Peoples league, as guest speaker.
Fred May, president of the elub, outlines as among the more outstanding features of the year, several dinners at local foreign restaurants, and in addition speeches by SC faculty members who have just returned from abroad.
Purpose of the club is to bring together student and faculty members interested in discussing current international affairs. May said.
Eddie Davis Named Assistant By Yell Leader Kenneth Sieling
Eddie Davis was selected assistant yell leader by Kenny Sieling, present yell king, who was given the power of appointment by the senate.
Davis comes into his job with plenty of experience. He ZenL!h^	- served as assistant yell leader under Bob Myer two years ago.
This was the main reason for his
no fear of food shortages or "runaway prices” as a result of the war. It pledged its fullest cooperation in meeting problems arising from the conflict.
President Roscoe R. Rau of the retailers council, which comprises 11 associations representing more than 200.000 retail stores, said that skyrocketing prices would harm the nation's economic structure.
New York Seamen Vote For Peace Agreement
NEW YORK. Thursday, Sept. 21 (I'.P)—The war-bred seamen’s strike, which has tied up several ships in
New York harbor for a week, probably will end today.
Eleven hundred striking crew member* voted late last night to accept a peace agreement which was reached at a five-hour conference between ship owners and national maritime union representatives. T
Eddie Davie
new assistant yill king
; selection. Sieling said. He will work ! in cooperation with Paul Miller who is also an assistant yell leader.
Davis is an architect student. He is a member of the Chi Phi fraternity.
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His duties will consist of directing the student body in school yells at all athletic contests. The three yell leaders will go througn their paces for the first time thi* year a week from next Saturday at the University of Oregon football game be held in the coliseum.
Ken ivy Sieling believes tha>t tohe addition of Davis to the staff will work harmoniously with the new ptens for rallies that he has been working on. Davis’ past experience with Bob Myer gave him valuable knowledge on. the inside workings of the office. Despite his recent appointment, he has already devised several new Ideas.