United Press Assn.
Direct Wire Service NAS	Z-42
SOUTHERN
DAI LYf
CALIFORNIA
ROJAN
Editorial Office*
Rl-4111 Sta. 127 Night--PR-4776
VOLUME
XXX
eace
ove
nagged
se Minister Asks Non-Aggression
Wilh Germany
May 3—(l’.P)— Prime Neville Chamberlain today T warded bid for a mutual Jsalon pledRe with Ger-,fter efforts to bring Russia 'lurope's "peace front" again sniffiWl b> Britain’s refusal
Bt«r Into «n «rmed &Uiance
me Soviets.
-berlain, answering Laborite «,frs in the house of corned that Britain stands ready .wer giving Adolf Hitler re-taurances against a|gres-
majesty's government would Wv be ready to consider pro-L Ior exchange of reciprocal as-as with the German govem-tbe prime minister said.
S OFFER ACCEPTED berlalns statement was, in j, Britain's acceptance of Hit-ifer in his Reichstag speech list Friday that Germany is to enter into reciprocal non-jslon guarantees with any of 31 nations which President -*lt. in his April 15 peace ap-i to the Fuehrer, implied were Mer of German aggression.
■e French diplomats under -that both Britain and France _ had made diplomatic sound-In Berlin, taking Hitler at his and seeking non-aggression iinges.
AIN ASSURES AID jnberlain asserted that Bri-in building up the "peace • has not adopted any policy ing Germany as the Nazis In justification for Hitler's ‘ation of the 1935 Anglo-Ger-; naval treaty.
jin's assurances of armed aid Kand and Rumania were not ilstent with the naval accord, hberlain said.
"ERLAIX QUESTIONED 4ihur Henderson, Laborite, ask-, Chamberlain whether he was to give Hitler a reciprocal 3itee In view of Hitler's charges ‘encirclement,” and President selt'a proposal for such guar-
lat President Roosevelt pro-'' Chamberlain replied, “and I understand Herr Hitler of-*as an exchange of assur-of non-aggresesion rather a guarantee of a reciprocal •uch as that given by his Jfrty'a government to the Polish rament.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MAY 4, 1939
THURSDAY, MAY 4, 1939
Hitler s R ise To Power n _ ■ Outlined By Dr. Nichols banquet
At Wednesday Lecture PlSnS
“If we are going to make democracy work, the lesson from Germany has for us a very definite significance. We must somehow protect our electorate—equip him to avoid the pitfalls of propaganda,” said Dr. Alan Nichols, professor of speech, in the Wednesday lecture yesterday.
Dr. Nichols demonstrated how i----
Hitler had risen to power through
the use of democratic techniquL, ! *d * ,n'f",-' ways to the masses. 2. The masses
and then suppressed these liberties among the people, when he had at-j taincd his goal.
Laying
rise to power In post-war Oermany, | * | Dr. Nichols enumerated some of the knotty points in the treaty of Versailles, explained the financial situation of a bankrupt Oermany, and said that he felt the people of that nation were willing to accept deprivation of personal liberty in order to rid their country of for*
I eign domination.
j Dr. Nichols gave a brief outline I of the development of Hitler’s party and enumerated some of the ! points set forth in "Mein Kampf’ under party policy. Propaganda is one of these items, and three points were listed:
1. Propaganda should never be
do not want to think; they want to be led. Furnish thc leadership . .	, | and they will follow. 3 Repeat
.	* slogans often, and the masses will
To protect our electorate from the influence of propaganda, Dr. Nichols believes that We should invent channels of information for the electorate. He feels that the average citizen has not the time to investigate all of the merits of various candidates. He thinks a shorter ballot is desirable.
"There is no substitute in a democracy for rationality and discrimination." he said. "The lesson from Oermany indicates that lack of discrimination will influence the disintegration of a democracy,’1 he added.
Made
S.C. Visitors To View Sixty Demonstrations
S.C. students and their parents, as well as high school seniors and junior college graduates, have been invited to view the 60 demonstrations which are to be presented in the Physical Education building tomorrow from 3 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 2* to 5 p.m. as part of the 11th annual high school senior and junior col-
ommittee Votes o Authorize Age Pension
ASHINGTON, May 3 —(IT.P1— Robert L. Doughton. D., Carolina, of the house ways means committee announced -f that hi* group had voted to onie payments of old age an-- under the social security In 1940, two years ahead of iile.
N*o disclosed details of a plan L™uce the payroll tax on em-or '“'employment compens-_ states which have adequate
W amendment prepared by ®®n'ltt«* in a comprehensive [ of the social security law * top of *3000 a year subject to the payroll tax
“•Wployinent compensation.
**l(* ,lle *alter change lu	*60.000.000 a year,
no estimate on the sav-fiom the other change, »ouM depend on state ac-
lege advisement day.
“Any, person planning to attend the band concert or College of Commerce banquet tomorrow night would probably find the exhibits of great interest,” Larry Pritchard, assistant director of coordination said. "We feel that every student, parent, and faculty member will appreciate the demonstrations.”
FEATURES TOLD Outstanding features of the various departments of the university will include a model office with statistical machines, and stenotype and electric typewriters. This exhibit is being offered by the secretarial administration department.
Another model office will be that presented by the College of Dentis-I try. Visitors will be shown dentists I at work, and will have an oppor-| tunity to view various types of j equipment.
EXHIBITS LISTED j The art exhibit will include cer-1 amic, scultpuring. and painting de-| monstrations. Other showings will be of model airplanes, 14th century Illuminated manuscripts, and gems.
Saturday's program is to feature registration and a reception at 9 a.m.; a general assembly at 9:30 a.m., with an address by Dr. Rufus B. von KleinSmid and music by the A Cappella choir; and departmental discussion groups and individual conferences with faculty mmebers,
Cinema Forum To Discuss World Crisis
Sponsoring their final forum of the year, members of the cinematography institute will meet at 7:30 o’clock tomorrow night in the Law building assembly room for a discussion of “Cinema Views of the World Crisis.” Films dealing with the political situation ln Europe will bt shown, and several speakers will discuss phases of Germany's Invasion of Czechoslovakia.
Dr. Boris Morkovin, head of the S.C. cinematography department, will illustrate his lecture on "The Birth and Death of a Nation,” by showing movies and slides of Czechoslovakia. Many of the pictures, which are scenic descriptions of the Central European nation before the October crisis, were taken by Dr. Morkovin.
This final session marks the completion of the fourth year of meetings sponsored by the American Institute of Cinematography in collaboration with the Hollywood Motion Picture forum. Approximately 2300 students. Instructors, and professional members of the cinema industry have attended this year’s programs to hear discussions on the advancement and understanding of the cinema, Dr. Morkovin revealed yesterday.
Colleqe of Commerce Holds Annual Dinner Tomorrow Night
With three outstanding guest speakers scheduled to appear, the better business girl to be announced, and awards to be made for notable scholastic achievement, the College of Commerce has completed plans for its annual banquet tomorrow night at 6:30 o'clock in the Foyer of Town and Oown.
The ticket supply is being rapidly depleted, according to George Cook, news chairman, who advises students planning to attend to buy them immediately. Tickets may be purchased in the cashier s booth or in the College of Commerce office.
SPEAKERS NAMED Featured speaker of the evening will be Dr. Paul E. Cadman. of the American Research foundation. Dr. Cadman is an authority in the field of economics, and will consider "The National Income and Deficit Planning,” tying his speech In with the general banquet theme, "The Relationship of Government to Business.” according to Cook.
Paul S. Armstrong, general manager of the California Fruit Growers association, is to be the second speaker of the evening. His topic will be "The Governmental Agricultural Program."
DR. IVEY WILL TALK Armstrong will be followed by Dr. Paul Ivey, professor of merchandising at S.C., whose subject is "Some of the Problems of Getting a Job Under Present Business and Governmental Conditions.”
Dr. and Mrs. Rufus B. von KleinSmid head the list of guests, which also includes Mrs. Willoughby Rodman. Mayor Fletcher Bowron, Mrs. Mary Briggs, Los Angeles postmistress, and members of the board of trustees and the advisery councll of merchandising and commerce. SOCIETIES TO BE HONORED Beside the announcement and awarding of the "Better Business Girl" title, the following honorary societies will receive recognition for | outstanding activity in scholastics: j Alpha Kappa Psi, Beta Alpha Psi, j Delta Sigma Pi, the Purchasing j Agents association, Phi Chi Theta. j Secretarial club, and Foreign Trade club.
Dr. Cadman. honor speaker, is a graduate of the University of California, where he became a professor in the economics department. He received his doctor's degree at the University of Paris after serving as a captain of the field artll-j lery with the AEF.
Von KleinSmids To Honor Apolliad Contest Winners With Banquet Saturday
A banquet to be given by Dr. and Mrs. Rufus B von KleinSmid in honor of guest critics and winning student contestants will be a highlight of S.C.’s 15th annual spring Apolliad program Saturday evening.
More than 100 authorities ln the fields of art, literature, and
music, students, and faculty will .-
assemble In Elisabeth Von Klein- f«™lty committee of their accep-Smid hall at 6 o'clock for the pre- tances.
llmlnary ceremonies to the program ! They will serve, along with IS _______ _______! other authors, composers, and art-
Tickets for the Apolliad banquet may be secured at the School of Speech office, 119 Old College. In- j vitatlons are also available to win- J ning contestants, contributors of this and former years, and faculty. Students wishing to attend the program may make reservations at the speech office.
isls as critics of students' dramatic, artistic, and literary works selected by a faculty committee from every department in the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, physical education, and the College of Architecture and Fine Arts.
Former winners of the Apolliad who have been launched upon successful careers through the attention of authoritative critics Include Ted Magee, now editor of a Hollywood magazine; J. Howard Miller, assistant director of the Federal theater project; Marie Davis, Lloyd
to be held at 8:30 o'clock in Touchstone theater and the College of Architecture and Fine Arts.
Two additional Judges have accepted Invitations to the Apolllao program. Erica Blanires, newspaper ! Stone, and Lester Korlts whose woman from New Zealand who ls plays and articles are appearing ln in Hollywood doing a series of spe- national magazines; and Oeorge Or-cial feature articles for her home dansky, whose original plays are be-office, and Henry Lion, nationally- lng staged ln New York at the known sculptor, have notified the i present time.
Knopf Chooses
^ropus
r9anizations
'	a m., 244 Old
Kappa Alpha fra-
piPdgei> and acUvet
Union. a m'' S°Clal hal1'
I :7:I,5 pro dance studio.
**ent Union, and 12:30 jj“» °e Rosaa.
pm'323 ‘w ■ ‘ocU1 ^	p.m., Church
il "Me*roei 36th and Ver-
^M,Vlub ~ # 50 am.,
• Student Union.
Jewish Council Educational Board To Meet Tonight
An educational board, instituted I by the Jewish Student council, will meet tonight at the Alpha Epsilon Uo(jj|Atjon TOPIC '■ Phi sorority house, 729 West 28th
I street, Burt Burnstein, president, What to think and what to do at
just that moment when everything I announces.	seems to be against you and noth-
| This board has been established ajieacj seems worthwhile, is the ! to orient students to the past his- I problem which will serve as the i lory and present needs of Jewish j theme for early morning meditation culture. Francis Lederer, screen ac- in the Little Chapel of Silence, to-tor, was made adviser to the new morrow at 1:3° o'clock. Dr_Cart board while Rabbi Bernard Har- Sumner Knopf, dean of the School
rison will act a.s councll adviser, of Religion will conduct the service
Burnstein also states,
“Students interested ln drama, music, arts, journalism, Jewish history, photography, as well as Jewish problems, are urged to attend, says Richard Fish, chairman of the newly-formed group.
Diplomatic Drive Pushed
BERLIN, Thursday, May 4—(U.KJ— Fuehrer Adolf Hitler today pushed an ambitious diplomatic drive, reaching across Europe from the North sea to the Mediterranean, in an effort to strengthen Germany's position for the eventuality of war.
From his mountain-top retreat in the Bavarian Alps. Hitler directed the drive designed to “neutralize” Germany's entire northern flank, isolate Poland from her allies and strike a major blow to Anglo-French efforts to line up the Balkans In Europe's armed "peace front."
If successful. Hitler s plans would strike deep into Russia's sphere of Influence ln the Baltic.
Band Will Present Annual Spring Concert
The annual spring concert of the Trojan band will be presented under the direction of Pete Conn in Bovard auditorium tomorrow night at 8 o’clock.
The program will consist primarily of numbers which were played recently on the band’s 17th annual spring tour, and Includes novelty as well a* symbolic
Theron Clark Sets Deadline For Conferences
Students are advised to make arrangements for conferences with faculty advisers before Saturday. May 20, In regard to the study programs for next year, Theron Clark, registrar, announced yesterday.
The materials necessary for such conferences will consist of report cards to dale, appropriate university bulletins, and blank forms of the program work sheet. Th* program work sheets may ba secured at tha registrar’s office
Roosevelt Convinced War Tension Is Over
WASHINGTON, May 3— (U P )- President Roosevelt contemplates no new direct or diplomatic action ln the European crisis, at least for the time being, close associates revealed
l°dThey said that late official reports from abroad have convinced him that tension between,—
Oreat Britain and France and the The state department, meantime, Rome-Berlin axis has lessened and manifested keen Interest in a speech I that the time is not ripe for a on international alfairs winch Alf second gesture for world peace.	M Landon. Republican presidential
The chief executive s position was candidate, wa* to make in Kansas made known when he wa* pressed ^Clty, Mo., tonight. Although dlf-
on the matter of following up ht* recent peace appeal to Italy and Germany with a speech or another diplomatic maneuver. He was said i to feel that the threat of unmedl-! ate war ha* faded although lie ln-i tend* to keep ln constant touch with developments.
lei ing with Mr. Roosevelt in pol lllc* the former Kansas governor has supported most of the president* foreign policy.
Tempering of official anxiety over the International Imbroglio highlighted other national defense and foreign affair* development*.
Poet Millay Is Described By Baxter
“A poet who transcends her own level of beauty ln literature to attain heights that will live forever ln the English language,” ls the characterizing description of Edna St. Vincent Millay made by Dr. Frank Baxter, when he read selections from her creative works in yesterday’* bi-monthly poetry reading program ln Bovard auldtorlum.
Dr. Baxter described Mlss Millay's works as having an easy merry grace, interspersed with occasional Mlss Millay, who is one of the most prolific of modem authors, was classed by Dr. Baxter as a writer of many moods, who, though sometimes strange and obscure, ls always interesting,
Among the selections read were the sensitive “Second April," the Pulltzsr prize-winner “Harp Weaver,” and “Dirge Without Music” which Dr. Baxter believed to be one of the poet's strongest, most lasting | works.
Spanish Club Plans Progressive Dinner
La Tertulia, Spanish social club, will give a progressive dinner tomorrow in celebration of “Cinco de Mayo,” one of two dates celebrated as Spanish independence days. Spanish foods will be served at ; the dinner which ls to begin at 6:30 p.m. at 633W West Santa Barbara street. A series of Spanish readings and a play wlll constitute ; the evening’s program.
Trojan Squires Elect Hague New President
Harry Hague, member of Phl Kappa Tau fraternity, last night was elected president of the Trojan Squires to succeed Tom Call, retiring leader. Hague will lead I the activities of the 37 new mem-: bers of the honorary sophomore service organization for tiie 1939-40 semester.
Bill Henry of Sigma Chi was elected vice-president; Jim Hay*, non-org, secretary; Jack Bi-r.singer of Kappa Alpha, treasurer; and "Smoky” Martin of Sigma Nu. sergeant-at-arms The new officers and member* of the organization | were administered the oath of ; membership at a joint meeting with the outgoing Squire* at Carl'* restaurant.
Call and Bill WUaon, also a former Squire president, were presented with key* by th* (roup's < member*.
music.
Jacques Collins will be presented as trumpet soloist, playing Herbert Clark's "Stars ln a Velvety Sky.”
Collins has been a member of the S.C. concert orchestra for two years. With his trumpet he has twice won first place ln trl-state contests. SOLO NUMBERS LISTED
Other solo numbers wlll Include David Bennett's “Repartee.” a piano rendition by Wayne Reeves, and Simon's "Atlantic Zephyrs," a trombone solo by Earle Maddox. Both Reeves and Maddox are Juniors ln the School of Music. Reeve* was rated among the highest eight pianists at the Festival of Allied Arts of Los Angeles. He 1* president of the S.C. Olee club.
According to Conn, one of the highlights of the evening’s performance will be a marimba solo by Mlss Doris Jane Sherman of Beverly Hills high school, who recently gained the title of national champion. She wlll play Chopin's "Fantasle Impromptu.”
BAND TO CONCLUDE PROGRAM
The band will conclude the program with Oounod's Ballet Music from Fau*t.
Colonel Vesey Walker of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Boy's band, and Carl Lindgren, director of music at ! Washington Junior high school of Long Beach, wlll be presented as j guest conductors.
i “There ls no admission charge and the public 1* Invited,” said Dl-
| rector Conn.
j In conjunction with the annual •senior advisement day Saturday, the Trojan band wlll present an introduction concert to the guest students at 12:30 p.m. in the Foyer of Town and Gown.
YWCA Cabinet Petitions Ready
! Women interested ln becoming members of the YWCA cabinet are j requested by Kay Alf*. president. I to obtain petitions in the organize-I t ion's office today. All positions | must be filed ln the office by Monday.
Taylor Named URC Head For Next Year
Twelve New Members Appointed To Board; Banquet Planned May 8
Herman Taylor, member of the Phl Kappa Tau fraternity, will serve as th* chairman of the University Religious conference student board for the coming school year. He was elected during a recent meeting of the student board.
Other new appointments to next semester'* itudent board Included the president* of the variou* religious clubs ln the university. They are as follows: Wallace Frasher, Wesley club; Bob Fulton, Friends group; Tony Boland, Newman club; Jack Baird, Episcopal club; Burton Burnstein, Jewish student council; Virgil Anderson, Lutheran club; and John Hollowell, Roger William* club. Honorary appointees to the board were Michael MacBan, Catherine Smith, Lynn Moody, Dona Bray, and Cleve Hermann.
HALL RETIRES
Members of this (emeater'i board who will continue on next *emester Include Evelyn Bard, Ruth Bennison, Virginia Conzelman, Nell Deasy, Jim Hastings, Helen Herweg. Paul Johansing, Paul Miller. Barbara Morton, Joe Wagner, and Ruth Woiman. Ran Hall 1* the retiring chairman of the group.
The new member* of the Religious Conference student board will be officially Initiated at a banquet which will take place Monday, May 8. at the Lo* Angeles Breakfait club. REV. GILLI8 TO SPEAK
The Rev. James M, Gillls, editor of the Catholic World, wlll be the principal speaker for the evening. Rabbi Edgar F. Magnln of th* Wilshire boulevard temple, will serve a* toastmaster.
Another feature ol the banquet wlll be the discussion by the graduate trlalogue team from the staff of the Religious Conference on "Youth's Vision of the University Religious Conference Movement.” Taking part ln the discussion wlll be Oilbert Harrlson, a Jew; Stuart Ratliff, a Catholic; and John Burnside, a Baptist.
Jane Cassell, secretary of the Religious Conference office, requests that all old and new members of the S.C. board who are planning to attend the Initiation banquet sign up ln her office before tomorrow evening.
WINDSOR TRIP IH MYSTERY
PARIS, May J—(It.Kl— Conflicting re|>orts today on reported plans of the puke and Duchess of Windsor to visit the New York World'* fair in late summer left the question as mysterious as It has been since the announced trip to America of the couple was cancelled two years ago.
President Has Abandoned Neutrality, Says Landon
KANSAS CITY, May 3 -(U.P.)— Alfred M Landon tonight said that President Roosevelt had abandoned neutrality for the United States.
Landon pledged his support to the president ln calling for a peace conference that would halt the world on the brink of war but warned:
“Lei’s stop fooling Uie American people that economic quarantines and economic assistance mean any-Uiing less than sending American boy* into the cockpit of Europe to
I fight.”
“There i* another thing th* American people should realize,” lie	In Europe and South America, the said. “The president, Insofar as he	former Republican presidential can-speaks and ls ^ble to do *o. ha*	didate said that only America could abandoned neutrality for the Unit-	promote an impartial, Just solution od State*. Of eourse th* oongre**	! of Iht world’* difficulties.
i is the final ruthority as to what our position wlll be. Until the American people make known thelr decision through the congress, no president can speak with certainty ] for Uiem.” *
In a 30-minute address broadcast
Speech Finalists To Meet
Close Struggle Predicted By Debate Manager) Cups Will B« Awarded
Six student orators will seek Individual honors and swards this afternoon when they vie in the finals of Ihe 10th annual William Bowen extemporaneous contest. Speeches will take place in 302 Law, beginning at S o'clock.
Tin nnallst!: Earl Bolton. Nellie Clark, Robert Crawford, Wallace Frasher, Dave Ooldberg, and Ham-ed Hoose, have each won contests thi* year, and one of the closest struggles ln the history of the event Is predicted by William Barton, debate manager, who 1* ln charge of arrangements for the afternoon.
Awards in the form of loving-cups, 16 Inches high, will be pre> sented to the winners of first, second, and third places, as determined by vote of the Judges. The contestants will be Judged a* to their delivery and content of speeches and will be permitted to talk a minimum of five and a maximum of eight minutes. Topics ar* chosen from recent article* ln Time, News Weeks, and Current History magazines.
The six speakers wlll be graded on the point system, by which method each is separately ranked numerically by the six Judges, The
Participants tn today's contest will meet in 221 Student Union at ID o'clock this morning for drawing for speaking position*.
three atudent* having the highest averages will be declared victors.
Crawford and Clark took firat prizes ln the 193B Pacific Forensic leagu* oratorical and Women’* aoiithem California extemporary contest*, respectively, and Hoose and Frasher have each won three extemporary meet* thi* year. Bolton wa* vlotoriou* in th* Pasadena or-atorial tournament and Ooldberg wa* national *xtemporary speech champion both ln high school and ln Junior college. Bolton and Crawford teamed to win first place ln the Bakersfield debate tournament. All are members of th* debate team.
Judges for the oon test ar* Dr. John Griffiths, of th* Spanish department, Dean Francis M. Bacon, Dr. Frank Jonas. Instructor in the department of political science, and three graduate student* from th* speech department, yet to be selected.
Th* Bowen contest was originated 10 years ago by the late Judge William C. Bow»n and since then ha* been an annual affair. Last year's winner wa* Maurice Atkinson, who nosed out William Barton, preaent debate manager, by two-third* of a point.
Architectural Fraternity Exhibits Drawings
The traveling exhibit of Scarab, honorary architectural fratemity, was placed on display tn the corridors of the College of Architecture and Fine Arts yesterday. Etchings, lithographs, water colors, and freehand drawings comprise the group of 24 art works.
Todays Organ Program
Prof Archibald Sessions will play the following number* on today's organ program in Bovard auditorium:
fmait l>om tht H flat Comet in......
Handel wrote twelve concertas fcr organ, of which, this one in B flat, ls sparkling wltKi life and
Joy.
AJjgio m A Minor .
This composition is published In all the editions of Bach as a connecting link between the Tocata and Fugue In C major, but has nothing to do with either one and deserves trom its beauty : to stand alone.
j ftntasi* uhJ l uxkt on Ujib lj :t
A branch of Liszt s work that has only recently received due attention, is his organ music. He dre.iined of enriching the “Pope nf Instruments." as he styled it. with some prodigous and incomparable fantasy, so. when his hour of creative effort came, ho went Ui Bacli as a source, and from him came a prelude and fugue on 1 the magic letter*, a movement of grandiose polyphony ln a new i and planlstlc Idiom.