SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
DAILY mTRQJAN
XXXII
NAS—Z-42
Los Angeles, Calif., Wednesday, March 12, 1941
No. 99
sportation Men te ‘Hold Freight’ rs at Meeting
Lecturer Analyzes Eastman Poetry
Dr. Christensen Will Explain ‘Verse Theories’
During Talk in Doheny Library Today, 4:30 p.m.
“Since poetry makes literature deeply different from science. it is not too much to say that the central problem for those concerned about the future of literature is the problem of defining poetry.” I
This quotation, from Max Eastman himself, could serve as the background for Dr. Francis Christensen's talk today on 'Max Eastman's Theoir of Poetry.” As the in Pacific coast j fourth speaker on the Wedensdav x&tion will be swept lecture series, the assistant professor of English will talk from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. today in the art and lecture room. Doheny Memorial library. The program is open to the public.
UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE Previewing his talk. Dr. Christensen explained yesterday that during the 16th century, poetry was the universial knowledge. There was no science. Today, however, every phase of life has been taken Narry. traffic manager over fov science. The question that ichfield oil corporation, arises is: what is left for poetry?”
rs against the discus-highly controversial
the session of the Transportation con-ere tomorrow. Spon-e conference approv-discussion of the ight” order in the tinental rail service, £ been a sore sub-s Angeles transpor-two decades, f the discussion will be
lis discussion of the prob-ansportation from the f the shipper, has been iscuss the merits of the between the transcon-;il lines on withholding 'veries.
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tion revolves around the ne line to deliver freight Teles two days ahead of tor. but rather than enter competition with oth-* faster line has agreed e freight for two days ;eles before it is delivered
g to the outline of Nar-ion, he will likewise de-ight of shippers to route ;ht over any availaole chieve speed and econ-
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\e storms of protest preyed in Les Angeles over to end "hold freight” the current sessions of ence promise to be the any transportation meet-cent years, rakers at the conference J. Gormlev, executive Association of American and Leland James, presi-.solidated Freightways of
wo speakers, representing ite sides of rail and high-portation. will appear at eon sessions of the meet-
he stated.
He observed that some welcome science and try to use scientific procedure in the study of verse. Eastman opposes this idea, according to Dr. Christensen. The writer feels that it involves bad psychology and leads to bad morals. He wants to save poetry from morals and morals from poetry.
DIVIDES SCIENCE. POETRY ‘ Eastman draws a line between science and poetry,” the educator said. "He believes that science helps one's adjustment to the world and that poetry increases one’s knowledge of the world."
Although poets are sometimes defined as propagandists, Eastman emphasizes that this form of writing is not the nature of verse.
He contends that the poet is always neutral. His writings, however. may be used for propaganda.
The purpose of Dr. Christensen's talk is to interpret Eastman’s theory of poetry and its foundation in biology and psychology. The English authority will also explain Eastman's association of verse with metaphor and meter and its preoccupation with emotion.
c Students nt Recital ditorium
of the School of Music ~nt a recital in Bovard today at 3:15 p.m.. e leadership of Max van warthout, director of the
Porter will sing "Wid-y Schumann, and “Whit-Schubert. “Avant De ts Lieux.” by Gounod, will by James Morrison.
Lee Rebber will play a lo. Rhapsody in F Sharp Dohnanyi. Dan Sickler “Clouds.” by Charles, and ough” by Mendelssohn, accompanied by Calvine llist, and Helene Grove no.
Smith, accompanied by ley. will sing ' Iris," by *olfe, and "Sea Moods,” by XL
iano solos by Barbara rabande” and "Toccata.” bussy will conclude the
Johnson Elected RASC President for Coming Year
thespians?
Block Storms; Play May Use ASSC Senators
Play Productions Manager Answers Student’s Letter
“If we have to. we will turn out the entire student senate in order to get talent for the all-U show,” stormed Mort Block, play productions manager, yesterday in answer to a letter in the Daily Trojan.
Declaring that non-orgs will hav£ the same opportunity as fraternity and sorority members in trylng-out for parts in the all-U show, he said that the preliminary auditions last Monday evening served mainly to determine a cross section of the attitude of the student body toward the projected use of "The American Way” as the all-U show. STUDENTS WANTED “What we want is talent.” he declared. "and it makes no difference to the committee whether it comes from the dormitories, the fraternity houses or anyone wishing to audition for a part of his own free will.”
The production offers dramatic opportunities for more than 50 students. although a considerable portion of the show is enacted by non-speaking parts. In simplified form, the play will be presented in 19 scenes with 4 sets.
There are eight speaking parts in the show which are open to anyone wishing to try out for them. Block said.
AUDITIONS NEXT WEEK
The committee will hear the first auditions next week in Bovard auditorium. These auditions are open to all students who want any of the parts in the show. Block expects to start rehearsals as soon as possible following the tryouts.
Presented twice in the United States. "The American Way” opened in New York and in Cleveland with Fredric March and Florence Eldridge in the starring roles
President to Ask for $7,000,000,000 to Finance Program
WASHINGTON, March 11— (U.P.) — President Roosevelt Tuesday signed into law the historic lend-lease bill which transforms the United States into a vast arsenal and larder for Great Britain and other nations resisting Axis aggression.
He affixed his signature at 3:50 p.m., less than two hours after the house had completed legislative action.
On Wednesday Mr. Roosevelt will ask congress for $7,000,000,000 to finance the program.
FIRST SHIPMENT
The president disclosed that the first shipments under the bill will go to Britain and Greece; that he already had approved the initial list but that the equipment involved must remain secret until its nature is • no longer of military value; and that he will make a report to the nation this week on his plans under the momentous legislation.
Final congressional action on the bill, which had been denounced by oppositionists as a “dictator” measure, came on house consideration of senate changes. They were directed chiefly at tightening the congressional grip on proposed expenditures and were approved 317 to 71 after scant deate.
VOTES RECORDED Two hundred and twenty Democrats, 94 Republicans and three Progressives voted for the amendment, while 54 Republicans, 15 Democrats, one Farmer-Laborite and one American-Laborite opposed them. Original house vote on passage of the bill was 260 to 165.
Speaker Sam Rayburn. D.. Tex., quickly signed the bill in his office as did Vice-President Henry A. Wallace and a courier rushed it to the White House where the president affixed his signature in the presence of members of his secretarial and stenographic staff and newspaper photographers.
Spring's Here! Waitresses Don New Uniforms
It may not be Alice blue . . . but waitresses in the Student Union are gowned in new, blue uniforms.
Shantung uniforms, specially tailored, appeared on the waitresses in the union at the first of this week with the advent of spring.
“Complete with swing skirts, the new blue outfits will serve to brighten the union and they suit blondes and brunettes alike,” remarked Miss Nina Streeter, professor of home economics and supervisor of the women’s residence hall.
“We are trying to get away from the drab, standardized type of uniform, and because this new shade of blue is so popular with women students, we thought it would also be appropriate for the union,” she added.
Senate
Voting
Betty Johnson was unanimously elected president of the Recreational association for the year 1941-42 yesterday. Lucile Remy was chos- 0j ^wo German immigrants who
live and die ln the United States. The story is more than a play; it
en vice-president; Miriam Brown secretary; Virginia Jones, treasurer; and Barbara Case, activity recorder.
In addition to being secretary of both the RASC and Panhellenic council. Miss Johnson is vice-president of the College of Letters. Arts, and Sciences. She is affiliated with Kappa Delta sorority.
Miss Remv is a member of Alpha Chi Omega, social sorority, and Amazons.
Installation of the new officers of the Recreational association, formerly known as WAA. will take place at the semi-annual banquet of the organization in May.
is a cavalcade of the events connecting and surrounding their lives.
ident’s e Notice
ancock ensemble will recital at 10 a.m. w in Hancock audi-
nts r e g i s t e r e d in ppreciation courses 4 are required to at-e program as a class 3. Faculty mem-tudents, and their having the hour free ially invited.
B. von KieinSmid President
Hutton Extends Deadline on Senior Rodeo Pictures
A one day reprieve for senior/ to get their pictures taken for El Rodeo has been set by the editor, Jack Hutton.
Seniors may make appointments for Friday. This, according to the advices of the editor, is absolutely the last opportunity for graduating students to get their pictures in the vear book.
Belding Speaks to Advertisers in Grill Tonight
Torpedo Plane Crashes on Hill Near San Diego
Two Naval Men Killed as Third Occupant Parachutes to Safety
SAN DIEGO, March 11—<tlE>—A navy torpedo plane tonight1 crashed on French peak, in the isolated San Diego back country, killing two members of its crew while a third flier managed to parachute to safety, Emil Koch, storekeeper at Warner Springs, reported to the sheriff’s office.
F. H. Haywafd, district forest ranger at the Oak Grove ranger station, said that Koch reported to him he saw the plane go into a spin, one man parachute out and then he witnessed the plane's crash on the north side of French psak, a few miles from Warner Springs. RAIN HAMPERS
The crash took place at about nightfall, Koch said, and shortly after the accident, rain began to fall, hampering the efforts of a navy crash crew to reach the scene of the wreckage.
Until the bodies are removed and the wreckage examined, the navy would not identify the dead men or the flyer who escaped, merely reporting that a plane had crashed and one man landed safely while the other two weta “missing.”
ONE TRAPPED
Herbert Halleman, clerk at the Warner Springs hotel, reported that
Thirty Wounded as Assassination of Diplomat Fails
ISTANBUL, March 11 — (U.P.) — Britain’s recalled minister to Bulgaria, George W. Rendel, escaped possible assassination by a few moments last night when two I time-bombs hidden in the luggage of his party wrecked the hotel where he was staying here and wounded seven Britons, four of them diplomatic officials.
Turkish police, tentatively tracing the outrage to enemies whom Rendel left behind in German-occupied Bulgaria, said it was “almost certain” that the bombs—in large suitcases—had been placed in the luggage before the evacuating British diplomat's left Sofia.
MANY INJURED Three other Britons in addition to the British officials were among 30 persons officially listed as wounded in the blast of the time-bombs which police said "almost certainly” had been in suitcases placed among the Rendel party’s luggage before it left' Sofia.
The four were Miss Nora Stem and a Miss Ellis, stenographers of the British legation in Sofia, and the pastor of the English church in Istanbul, Rev. Bell.
‘TOO FANTASTIC’
Rendel was in his room unpacking important documents when the hotel was ripped apart and burst into flame, amid cries of injured. He rushed downstairs and found his daughter Anne sprawled on the floor, dazed but uninjured.
A British diplomat, asked if German agents were blamed for the bombing which wrecked and set fire to the hotel, said this seemed “too fantastic to be possible.” PALACE STAFF HELD It was revealed, however, that members of the Rendel party had looked inside the luggage containing three bombs—one was found before it exploded—while the train was travelling from Sofia to Istanbul yesterday but noticed only old clothing and parcels.
The entire staff of the Pera Palace was arrested early today, after 10 suspect^ of unrevealed nationality had been taken into custody and questioned by police.
Charles Johnston—presides over student senate fights.
Don Belding, vice-president of Lord and Thomas advertising agency, will speak tonight to members of Alpha Delta Sigma, profes- one of the two victims was trapped sional advertising fraternity, or. in the burning wreckage while the "Facts about Courses in Schools other wasv thrown clear of the and Operations of Consumer plane.
Archers Prepare for Coming Meet
Charlotte M. Brown, Former Librarian. Dies
Private funeral .services for Miss ! Charlotte M. Brown, librarian emeritus of the university, will take place this morning at Bresee Bro- j there and Gillette's mortuary this morning with interment at Fair-haven ^cemetery. Orange county. Miss Brown died yesterday at the Good Samaritan hospital following a brief illness.
Since retiring from active work at the university eight years ago because of ill health, she has lived a quiet life at her home on Den-ker avenue.
For a period of 25 years she served as librarian, starting in 1908 when Old College held a few hund- ! red volumes. Prior to this time she acted as assistant librarian for th*' city of Los Angeles.
Under her leadership she watched the library grow in size from a single room in Old College, through the years when it gradually took over all the available rooms in the building, finally developing into the Doheny Memorial building.
Groups.”
The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the men’s grill of the Student Union. Dinner will be 65 cents. Bob Phillippi, advertising mana-
The plane was said to be one of several which today engaged in routine maneuvers in the Warner Springs area, employes at the springs reported. The region is an
ger for the Union oil company, and isolated area to the northeast of Chick Collier, secretary of the Pa- 1 San Diego.
cific advertising clubs’ advancement of business program, have also been invited to discuss the matter.
The general library could be a memori.il to Miss Brown, because it embodies 'ihe plans that she had worked on for years, the ones that the architects and donors incorporated in the final draft.
Miss Brown, always interested ln young people, gave material aid to needy students that she knew of, financing two prominent physicians through university among others. She also donated to the library a collection of Califomia history books and some source material on Catalina island.	q
Bom in Eureka, she was an active member in the Native Sons and Daughters of the Golden West. Miss Brown also had a membership in the Los Angeles Orthopedic foundation, and the Faculty Women's club.
The Southern Califomia conference of college librarians owes its existence to her efforts to help such a group. She acted as secretary for the organization for several years.
Wesleyans Fete Foreign Students
The-Wesley league of young people of the University church will honor Trojan foreign students with a tea given in the church parlors Sunday.
The SC students from other countries will receive a welcome by the Rev. Wendell Miller, minister of the University church. Chairman Mary Lou Cribbs heads the committee sponsoring the event.
French peak ls one of a series of Jutting mountain peaks surrounding the springs. It is covered with dense brush and trees, making it difficult to climb at night.
Los Angeles City college, Redlands university. Occidental college, Whittier college, Pepperdine college, Pomona college, Pasadena junior college, and SC.
YWCA Plans Fashion Show
Session Marked by Distrust, Disagreement;
Greeks Said Willing to Support All-U Show
In a session marked by student outbursts of distrust and general disagreement, senate members last night approved election rules and referred future action on the proposed all-U show to the play productions committee.
The rules passed vest complete authority for the administration election procedure in the hands of an election committee.
Before acceptance of the rules, Harry Harmon, president of the College of Architecture and Fine Arts, suggested that a brief review of the actions of the committee be read at senate meetings. OBJECTION VOICED “In this way,” he explained, “the senate can pass or reject) their decisions.”
Objection was voiced by Joe Wapner, president of interfraternity council and member of the election committee. "We elect and approve a committee of members we all know and trust, then we beef if they do something we don’t like!*
‘TOO MUCH CONFIDENCE*
Another member of the senate suggested: "Wapner had too much confidence in his committee. If they’re honest they won’t be afraid of the senate’s approval or disapproval.”
"Mr. President, I would like to challenge that statement," stormed Wapner. rising to his feet.
“If you will remember, the committee is composed of Dean Bacon, the ASSC president, vice-president, the president of the School of Dentistry, and others we all know. Why shouldn't we have confidence in them?”
LACK OF TRUST
Another senate member replied
that he “didn’t trust some members of the committee," and suggested that they make decisions and let the senate approve them. It was then passed that the minutes of the committee meetings be read before the council.
Another senate member moved that the decisions of the elections committee be subject to the approval of the student senate, and that they be revoked if members feel such action necessary. MOTION PASSES Tom Eddy leaped to his feet. “This matter is not as important as all this,” he stormed. “First we appoint a committee, then we appoint a committee to watch that committee, then another one to do the same thing!”
“That’s what I think!” flashed Donna Lewis, ASSC vice-president. •The whole thing is ridiculous. You just argue and fight and never get anything done. We all leave here disgusted with each other. Let’s vote and get on with the business.” Earl Bolton, captain of the debate squad, backed up this move, saying, “If their decisions are Just, we will approve them.” The motion passed by a vote of 9-7.
ALL-U SHOW After the motion was passed Mort Block, chairman of the dramatics council, presented the latest developments on the all-U show. He explained that sororities and fraternities had Indicated their wfl-lingness to back “The American Way.”
After discussion of the possibilities of the play in question and possible other productions a vote was taken to determine student support in the senate. Eleven members voted for it, and five against. After expressing doubtful approval, Johnston referred the matter to the play productions committee.
Practice for an archery meet between the Recreational associations of nine colleges and universities will ^alng and'b’mughT to’Fairbanks
Army Officers Await Rescue
Two Men Stranded in Alaskan Blizzard
FAIRBANKS, Alaska, March 11— <t'.E)—Stranded by Alaska's worst blizzard in 14 years, two army officers and eight enlisted men waited at the snowbound shores of lake Leazadeash tonight for rescue which was necessarily delayed by tie-up of aerial and ground transportation.
An army flying fortress, assigned to pick up the party, was grounded by the snowstorm. The Alaska railroad for the first time in 15 years cancelled a southbound schedule. Ten inches of snow fell within 24 hours. Temperature dropped as low as nine degrees below zero.
NO DANGER
The army men were stranded 400 miles south of Fairbanks. They were believed in no immediate danger. They were 45 days out of Chilkoot barracks—about 15 days overdue—after a 125-mile dog team journey through slush and sleet to test army winter equipment.
Six of their sled dogs died of distemper. Two days ago the weary men straggled to the shore of Lake Deazadeash, where a recon-noitering bomber spotted them. Maj. Charles Hart, commanding the party, was picked up at Burwash
Buckner, army commandant in
begin on the women’s athletic field tQ report ^ Brlg Qen slmon D at 3:15 p.m. tomorrow.
A team of four men and four Ajaska women will be selected to take part , TRIP ABANDONED in the meet. All archers are en- ; >phe ^rjp was abandoned and the couraged by Irma Metz, RA presi- rescue bomber ordered sent. But dent, to try out for the team.	then the snow began to fall and
Associations from the following f0r three days it has been coming schools will enter the meet: UCLA, ; down.
Gen. Buckner said the trip had proved that even in semi-Arctic conditions mechanized equipment was more dependable than the tra ditlonal dog team.
Knights Meet for Photograph
A group photograph of the Trojan Knights will be taken today at 9:50 :*.m. at the Doheny library fountain.
Tom Eddy, president, requests that Knight sweaters, cords, white shirts, and ties be worn.
To explain the current fashion trends in spring clothes. Babette, fashion editor of the L. A. Examiner, will speak at the annual YWCA benefit tea, March 21. announced Dorothy Hepp, vice-president of the Y yesterday.
SC women, carefully chosen for modeling ability, will wear garments from I. Magnin and show the correct clothing for campus and date wear. Pastel spring shades will form the background for suits, playtogs, and formal gowns.
The setting for the tea will be the Assistance League tea room, 5601 DeLongpre street, from 2:30 to 5 p.m.
Members of the Y cabinet and students in the Y office are selling tickets for the tea at $1. Miss Hepp encouraged faculty members, parents, and friends of the university “to join us in furthering the
Dorothy Hepp — announces YWCA fashion show.
wide benefits sponsored by the Y organization.”
The benefit is an annual affair of the Y to carry on the philanthropic work of the Young Women's Christian association on campus. Every year committees of the Y assist in relieveing the poverty of some local homes by Christmas funds. Thanksgiving drives, ,and clothing contributions.
“The primary aim of the drive ls to continue the nation-wide work of the Y; the second aim is to entertain our friends.” Miss Hepp said.
Following the fashion show, hostesses will conduct a drawing for several door prizes. Those who wish may play bridge.
Hostesses will be: Dr. Mary Sinclair Crawford, counselor of women; Dean Pearle Aiken-Smith. advisor of the Y; Dr. Catherine V. Beers, assistant professor of zoology; and Mrs. Theron Clark, wife of the registrar.
Rodeo to Take Greek Pictures
Photographers will take candid camera shots of members of Phi Kappa Tau, Pi Kappa Alpha, and Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternities today in the respective houses.
Scheduled times for the El Rodeo visits are 2:15 p.m. for Pi Kappa Alpha, 3 p.m. for Phi Kappa Tau, and 4 p.m. for Sigma Phi Epsilon.
The pictures will show various phases of fraternity everyday home life. Hugh Shannon, interfraternity editor of El Rodeo, will supervise “staging” of the i photos.
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