SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
DAI LYmTROJAN
XXXII
NAS—Z-42
Los Angeles, Calif., Tuesday, January 7, 1941
No. 66
r. Nordskog Lecture
tical Scientist Will Discuss rialism, Democracy, in Talk
*ers to the question: “Are Democracy and Imperialism atible?” will form the discussion by Dr. John Eric g. political scientist, sociologist, and economist, when ures tomorrow from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the art and room of Doheny library, take the long view on the said Dr. Nordskog. who te profesosr of sociology ‘‘By the ‘long view',” he “I mean its development y states."
ACIES CONSIDERED talk Dr. Nordskog said he phasize American, Brit-French imperialism and e various phases of each, ing the developmentary imperialism. Dr. Nerdskog with the ancient systems , Babylonia, Syria, and d work on up through :d Rome to the present
base his observations on experience in the field of Icience and economics. He his A. B. degree from liversity in Des Moines, 922; his A. M. at Colum-3; and his Ph.D. at SC
H CONDUCTED
spent much time ln research in Europe on ip from Columbia. From 27 he was a student at on School of Economics leal Science.
dskog also was assistant of economics at Drake to 1926, and taught his-itical science, and eco-story at Iowa State col-24.
following his studies ln e came to SC as assistant of sociology.
.ATION LISTED
seen service in the Iowa reau of labor from 1913 holds a Phi Beta Kappa Drake, and is a member aima Nu, social science fraternity, and Xi Delta, temity.
tion to his duties as edu-jr. Nordskog has made surveys of Iowa manu-child labor, labor or-s. factory inspection, and :nt senice.
pare time he writes maga-les. In 1929 he composed on "Some Aspects of So-Jocracy in Norway ” Papers Projects in Production nsumption.” and “Over-'n and Emigration as Prob-Norway,” continue his list le works.
P. C. Conn—will direct band concert.
Band to Play Annual Concert
Program to Feature Modern Classics
Concert
Guests
Invited
Prominent Musicians to Attend Symphony; Committee Appointed
Prominent musicians of the metropolitan area and other distinguished Angelenos are being invited to attend the concert of the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra Wednesday, January 15, on the campus, according to Dr. Max T. Krone, general chairman of plans for the event.
John Barbirolli will conduct the concert, which will take place in Bovard auditorium in the evening. Special student and faculty rates on tickets range from 40 cents to a dollar.
FACULTY MAY BE PATRONS
Faculty members may become patrons of the special concert by the purchase of four tickets for five dollars, Prof. Julia Howell, chairman of the faculty committee, said yesterday.
Prospective patrons may choose from three alternatives in the use of their tickets. They may use all four tickets for the performance of “The Dream of Gerontius” by Elgar, sung by the university choral union under the direction of Albert Coates on January 21. Four seats for the Philharmonic concert itself is the second choice, and two seats for each evening is the third. COURSE OFFERED
Both the symphony orchestra’s concert and the performance of ‘The Dream of Geronitius” constitute portions of the “understand-
A varied program of both modern and time-honored classics will . .	, , .	. „ be featured by the Trojan band lr* >nd enjonnent * ■»<»*= in its annual concert presentation j
scheduled for Tuesday, January 14. The program will be presented in Bovard auditorium, starting at 8 p.m., and there will be no admission charge.
P. C. Conn, band director, will conduct the majority of the 12 numbers, but the musicians will also perform under the baton of a guest director and Jacques Collins, student conductor.
A woodwind choir, a trumpet trio, and three soloists will highlight the program of band numbers. A theme from a new Metro-Gold-wyn-Mayer picture, and the music of Wagner, Moussorgskv, and Saint-Saens will figure prominant-ly in the concert program.
Arrangements for the event are under the direction of Conn and Collins.
3ns Reported ing Factories
)N. Jan. 6 — (UP' — Italian have decided to move air-tories from northern Italy of devastating British attacks, the air ministry tonight.
,oyal Air Force also has I or badly damaged “sev-lian submarines ready to British shipping in the the ministry said, jdian submarines claimed crippled were reported to si based at Bordeaux for to the Atlantic.
Veat Fiat motor works at been “seriously dam-British claimed, while a exploded an ammunition Alessandria and caused ale destruction.
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frs wishing picture In so please make pic->pointment with Joe is soon as possible.
arsons belonging to (ries and profession-Those organizations Contracted for space yearbook and who having their picture for a sorority or fra-page should make appointments.
Wampus to Close Girl of Month' Picture Contest
With a number of pictures already turned in for the Wampus ‘Girl of the Month” contest. Dick Mulcahy, editor, in setting 2 p.m. today as the final deadline explains that any girl in the university may turn in a picture of herself to be judged by stars and cameramen at Paramount studios.
Those wl&o have been invited to join the faculty committee will meet with Miss Howell at noon today in the Student Union tea room for luncheon and a discussion of plans.
The entire faculty has been divided into sections, and each committee member will see to it that the concert is brought before the attention of professors in his division.
SC Graduate Killed in Army Airplane Crash
Two U. S. army planes collided in mid-air over Wheeler field. Honolulu, yesterday and crashed, kiling Second Lieut. James J. Weigel, SC graduate of the class of 1939. according to a United Press news dispatch. The other pilot, Horace A. Hanes of Armington, 111., baiied out and landed uninjured.
The two planes were part of a group of six P36 pursuit planes, attached to the 78th pursuit squadron, which were flying in formation three miles south of Wheeler field.
Weigal. 22. was a native of Oakland: he graduated from the Kelly field school in 1940 and since Sept. 26 had been attached to the air corps reserve at Wheeler field. He is survived by his father, Fred Wei-
Prof. Max T. Krone—chairman of symphony concert committee.
Non-Orgs Plan Lancer Dance Friday Night
Informal Social in Student Lounge Climaxes Activities
Trojan non-orgs will dance to a selection of popular recordings at the Lancers’ “open door’’ dance Friday night in the student lounge, Bob Moody, general chairman of the organization, announced yesterday.
The affair will last from 8 until 12 p.m. Tickets for 25 cents a person or 50 cents a couple will be on sale at the door.
L a n e e r committeewomen will serve free refreshments to guests in the adjoining tea room, where arrangements will be made for cards, checkers, and chess.
In an effort to extend the invitation to more -students Lancers will not restrict admission to non-orgs.
As long as one of a couple is a non-org the two will be welcomed by the juancers. Moody said.
Charles Anderson who furnished his selection of popular recordings for the first Lancer dance will again provide the music. His collection includes many of the latest tunes.
Lancers expect attendance to the “open door” dance Friday to exceed 160, the attendance to the first dance, and have made arrangements for 200 persons.
“The ‘open door’ dance climaxes the semester’s activities, and we wish to emphasize the fact that Lancer functions are non-profit in themselves—excess receipts go to provide refreshments,” Madeline Zelezer, ;^ancer treasurer, reminded students.
Educators Convene on Campus
College Presidents Address Methodist Officials Today
Speaking on “Methodist Education and National Unity,” Dr. Umphrey Lee, president of Southern Methodist university, gave the address at last night’s dinner meeting of the Association of Schools and Colleges of the Methodist church, held in the Foyer of Town and Gown.
This dinner meeting opened a series of meetings on this campus which will conclude this evening in a meeting at which President Arlo A. Brown of Drew Theological seminary will speak on “The Association’s Aims for the Quadren-nium.” President Nelson P. Horn of Baker university, President Stanley E. Grannum of Samuel Houston college, President Charles E. Schofield of Iliff school * of theology, and Dr. Hiel D. Bollinger, head of the Methodist student movement, will all deliver short addresses on “Implementing the Campus Religious Program.”
“Methodist Education and National Responsibilities” is the theme of this, the second annual meeting of the Methodist group. President von KelinSmid is president of the association and presided at last night’s meeting.
Starting at 9:15 a.m. today, with a devotional service led by Dr. M. S. Davage, head, department of education institutions for Negroes, the morning session will include two addresses and discussions.
The addresses, titled “Methodist Education and National Preparedness” and “Relating Methodist Education to the Americas,” will be delivered.
This afternoon’s session, starting at 2:15 o’clock with a devotional service led by President C. E. Peeples of Lon Morris college, will include addresses by President William P. Tolley of Allegheny college, President James L. Robb of Tennessee Wesleyan college, and Dr. H. W. McPherson of the board of education, as well as a business session in which reports from all officers will be heard.
FDR Asks Congress for War Aid Billions
Franklin D. Roosevelt—address message to congress.
Pictures in envelopes may be turned into the Information office gel. of West Los Angeles.
in the Administration building afi- j-—-
dressed to the Wampus, brought to the Wampus office. 323 Student Union, or left at Joe Mingo's photographic studio, corner of University avenue and 36th place, said the editor.
The object of the contest ls to find a coed at SC whose picture displays qualities of natural personality, charm, and represents the typical college girl, will be printed in the January • Winter” issue of the magazine, which will appear on the campus,
Wednesdav next week.
Contest Held for Amateur Playwrites
Electricians to Hear City Safety Engineer
Collegians with a flare for play-Her picture wrjting may have their manuscripts considered for possible adaptation if tnev submit them to the nationwide intercollegiate competition in one-act playwriting.
The contest, sponsored by the associated students of Pomona college. will award one $25 prize each for the best comedy, the best tragedy, and the best social drama. In addition to these prizes, one of
Alumnus Named Fraternity Head
At a banquet at the Jonathan club on January 13. Chandler Harris, retiring Delta Sigma Phi district deputy for the Pacific coast conference, will turn over his office to Ross O. Cordy. an alumnus of SC, in an old colourful and unique ceremony.
The entire membership in Southern Califomia of Delta Sigma Phi, including chapters at UCLA and SC are expected to attend the dinner.
Arrangements are in charge of Robert Randall, president of the SC chapter, and William Coston, president of the UCLA chapter.
Russia, Germany Reach Agreement on Balkans
President s Message Draws Praise, Censure
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6—(U.P.)—President Roosevelt today firmly rejected the theory of United States isolation from the international crisis and asked congress to vote billions in war aid to the democracies which are fighting the “new order of
tyranny” of the axis powers.
BUDAPEST, Hungary, Jan. 6—
(U.P)—Russia and Germany have reached a “deal” regarding Balkan spheres of influence whereby the Soviets will get the Rumanian province of Moldavia as well as a free hand in Finland in exchange for allowing Germany a free hand in Bugaria, Nazi quarters here reported tonight.
Competent Hungarian quarters believed such a “deal” would circumvent any objections Russia might have to a German military occupation of Bulgaria and at the same time would remove the chief “prop” on which Bulgaria had relied to save herself from the fate of Rumania.
Rumania had Its origin ln Moldavia which is now a province of the country. It forms Rumania’s eastern frontier with Russia since the | iel Soviets took over Bessarabia. Moldavia is a highly fertile area.
Drama Staff Offers Comedy
‘Town’s Talking’ Presented Friday t
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Leroy Rumsey and Harold Salisbury, credited by Morton Block, Play Productions manager, as being “two of the best comedians ever to appear on the SC stage,” will take the leads in the Play Productions department’s latest effort that opens Friday night in Bovard auditorium.
The play, titled “The Whole Town’s Talking,” is a comedy built around the actions of two business partners. The partners, Chet Bin-ney and Harry Simmons, own a paint manufacturing business. Bin-ney is a sedate, earthly, shy individual who is fast entering a premature middle age with no hopes of ever marrying.
LAUGHS PROVIDED Simmons attempts to change his partner, to sophisticate and rejuvenate him. provide the main body of the play and most of the laughs.
Rebecca Porter, Nashville, Tennessee, handles the female lead. Porter plays the part of Simmons’ daughter who eventually marries the changed Binney.
The set for “The Whole Town’s Talking” is entirely new1 and modernistic. It was designed and built by Edmond E. Evans, professor of dramatics and stage craft. EXPERIENCED ACTOR Rumsey, who handles the part of Binney, is a graduate student from Stanford where he managed the Little Theater. This is the first time that he has had a part in a university show.
Salisbury, the second male lead, takes the role of Simmons. He is the stage manager for the Play Productions department.
This is the second university play of the year and is the last before the all-U show.
CAST NAMED Admission is by student activity book or 40 cents. There are no reserve tickets. Curtain time ls 8:15 p.m.
Cast of the play 1st Harold Salisbury, Virginia Billips. Rebecca Porter, LeRoy Rumsey, Ruth Ann Hartman, William Jones, John Craig. Genevieve Duran, Elizabeth Perry, Shirley Anderson, Sherry Ardell, Leonard Peck. Mur-Lindstrom. Du Ree Hollis, Nancy Brinkman, and Anne Burnett.
Defense Courses Organized
Speech Gets Mixed Reaction
Foreign Comments on Message Vary
LONDON, Jan. 4— (UP)—President Roosevelt’s message to congress was hailed enthusiastically tonight as placing the United States of-fically on record backing to the limit those countries fighting aggression and tyranny—particularly Great Britain.
Official sources described the message as a “terse, masterly summary of the present world situation” and said it was being studied “with the greatest possible appreciation.”
Berlin Aloof
BERLIN, Jan. 6—(UP)—Authorized sources tonight termed parts of President Roosevelt’s message to congress “rather sharp” but refused further comment until the entire speech is available.
Early editions of Tuesday morning newspapers published nothing on the Roosevelt message and made no reference whatsoever to it.
Rome Sees Threat
ROME, Jan. 6—(U.P)—The first impression created in Rome political circles by President Roosevelt’s message to congress was that it aimed at provoking Germany and Italy into a declaration of war against the United States.
The formal nature of the speech generally was regarded here as adding force to the president’s de nunciation of Axis principles, ideals and goals.
Japanese Silent
TOKYO, Jan. 6 — (U.P) — Official Japanese quarters aserted that President Roosevelt’s message was “about what we expected.” There was no further comment.
‘One Step Nearer’
BUDAPEST. Hungary. Jan. 6— (U.P)—The United States is one step closer to war, well-informed political quarters said tonight after listening to shortwave broadcast of President Roosevelt’s speech to congress.
Among the cardinal points emphasized here was the fact that it would be at least a year or 18 months before the full weight of United States production can be put to the aid of Britain. Political quarters suggested that Britain then may be past needing such aid.
U. S. Entry Seen
BUCHAREST, Jan. —(U.P)—Rumanian diplomatic sources expressed belief tonight that President Roosevelt’s message to congress was so close to a declaration of war that the United States henceforth should be regarded as an active participant.
Appearing before a joint session of the new congress to report on the state of the Union, the president Was applauded loudly and often as he flayed the methods and motives of dictators, pledged all-out aid to Great Britain. Greece, and China, and promised unrelenting opposition to any peace “dictated by aggressors and sponsored by appeasers.”
POLICY LAUNCHED
In the opinion of veteran foreign affairs experts, he definitely launched the nation upon a foreign policy which, while not envisioning foreign alliances, puts the world on notice that this nation will never compromise with the doctrines of totalitarianism.
Diplomats, legislators, supreme court justices, cabinet officers, and other federal dignitaries were present to hear him outline this country's course in one of the most difficult periods in modem history.
Conspicuously absent were envoys of the Axis powers—Germany, Italy, and Japan. Constantine Oumansky, the Soviet ambassador, sat in the diplomatic section and listened intently.
Also present was Mrs. Roosevelt who established precedent by bringing with her members of the Norwegian royal family—Crown Prince Olaf and his wife. Princess Martha —who joined in the cheering. SPEECH BROADCAST
Mr. Roosevelt’s words were broadcast both nationally and internationally. For the most part they drew praise, but Sen. Burton K. Wheeler, D., Mont., leader of the congressional non-interventionist bloc, said they forecast the end of the “no entangling alliances” policy laid down by George Washington in his farewell address.
Sen. Arthur H. Vandenberg, R., Mich., described the address as a “strong plea for peace through war-by-proxy” and hoped that “for the sake of America his program never will have to go farther.” Sen. Warren R. Austin, R., Vt., assistant minority leader and one of the new Republican supporters of the administration's foreign policy, predicted the speech “will do much to crystalize harmony and unity ln the defense effort."
Harold Somerfield. safety engineer of the bureau of power and light, will spotlight the discussion	^ awar<^e^ for the play
of safety practices in engineering which is adjudged best regardless at 12 M. today in the tea room of of classification by actor Robert the Student Union. The Ameri- ; Taylor.
can Institute of Electrical Engineers Entries must be postmarked no ls sponsoring the affair during its j later than March 31. ajjd should regular meeting. From now on be addressed to Criterion Editors, the AIEE will conduct its meetings Sumner Hall. Pomona college, •very Tuesday at 12 M.	t Claremont, Califomia.
Authorized and financed by the United States office of education, three courses qualifying applicants for inspection service in either mili-
the SC College of Engineering, will be in charge of enrollment.
Training for inspectors in testing materials will deal with cement,
tary or civilian work to start im-	Md ^ construclion
mediately «, the University ot (>	w governmPnt jects
Southern California campus, were
announced yesterday.
Designated as “Materials Inspecting and Testing” the intensive 16-week courses, with laboratory fees and tuition paid for, offer senice in the ordinance corps or in the quartermaster division of the defense program as inspectors. Appointment of SC as ’ qualified to conduct the series of three courses was* made by R. A. Seaton, director of the engineering defense training division of the United States office of education. Dr. Robert E. Vivian, acting dean of
Metalurgical materials, featuring the testing of aluminum and alloys, steel and other metals in addition to shop processes, gauges and machine industries, will be features of another course. The third class in testing petroleum products will be confined to refining processes, lubricants, and combustion uses in aeronautical and automotive industries.
The courses will be supervised by Prof. Sydney F. Duncan, Prof. David M. Wilson and Dr. Vivian, starting immediately. They will be
supplemented by engineers from major aviation, machine-tool, and oil companies.
Pre-requisites for • the courses state that the applicant must be a high school graduate witli two years of college training or its equivalent in industrial experience.
University departments and classes now giving instruction in relation to the national defense program include the NROTC training under the direction of Capt. R. M. Fawell, U. S. Navy, retired: a new course in naval architecture as the first of Its kind in the west; five courses in navigation and an equal number of aviation courses including those of civilian pilot training, principles of airplane operation, aerial naptfation. mete-rology and comrpemal flying.
Fox Discusses Airport Plans
Major William J. Fox of the U. S. Marine corp reserves aviation unit will speak today to the Alpha Eta Rho aviation fraternity at a luncheon meeting which will take place at 12 M. in the social hall of Elisabeth von KieinSmid hall. His topic is “The Master Plan of Airports.”
Major Fox was formerly a member of tne county planning com mission for the planning of airports and aviation facilities in southern Califomia.
The business of the meeting will Include announcements of plans for this semester’s initiation and for an informal dance this weekend.
German Tanks Halt Greek Albanian Drive
BELGRADE, Jan. 6—(UP)—German tanks leading an Italian counter-attack on the Western slopes of the Malispatit mountains today hurled back Greek troops attempting to push upon Italy’s mid-Albanian Dase of Elbasan. according to frontier reports.
The German tanks, recently arrived on the northern Albanian front, were said to be defending Elbasan and the Albanian capital of Tirana.
The battle occurred early today after the Greeks had fallen back to the Malispatft slopes Sunday from their advance positions along the Stermen river.
The Greek casualties were reported from Struga on the Jugoslav frontier to have included five officers and 84 soldiers killed and three officers and 150 soldiers wounded while the Italian losses were said to have been “very small.”
Campus Chosen by Economists
The Pacific Coast Economic association will hold Its next session, the twentieth annual conference, on the SC campus on December 29 and 30, 1941. Invitations were also extended by UCLA and Occidental, but the executive committee unanimously accepted SC's bid. The association last met here in 1934.
Hampton K. Snell, profesosr in the College of Commerce, was re* cently re-elected secretary-treasuree of the association.