andidates break ice, file for ASSC offices
Bob Fiske, Jack Williams, Bud Townsend, and Mickey eger filed petitions for candidacy in the ASSC presidential e late yesterday afternoon, as today’s 3 p.m. deadline for itions draw nearer.
Besides these four presidential candidates, Calvin Straub d for the president of the College of Architecture and e Arts and Don Shaw filed for junior class president.
Phil Levine, elections commissioner, announced that pe-ions for candidates for offices other than the president, e-president, secretary, and yell king of the ASSC must be
on thc political front—
achine cries ouble cross
by the Keyholer
If the SC political scene seemed to be confusing yesterday, ill quietly drive you mad now. Four candidates (includ-Williams, as I predicted yesterday) have filed petitions the office of ASSC prexy and still another quietly bides time to formally enter the race, e Machine, caught with its po-
turned in to the student body office, 235 Student Union, today, but petitions for the four other offices are due at 3 p.m. Monday, the day for the nominations assembly. This assembly will be held at noon in Bovard auditorium.
Candidates who have filed applications should report backstage at noon and take their places on stage. Managers of these students will sit in the audience, Levine stated. Nominations speeches will be given for each candidate, and an acceptance speech must follow each nomination in order for the nominee to have his name placed on the ballot. Three
minutes will be allowed for each nomination and acceptance speech for yell king, secretary, and vice-president candidate, and five minutes will be the limit for president nomination and acceptance speeches.
Candidates nominated at the assembly who have not filed applications must turn in petitions by the 3 p.m. deadline on Monday in order to get their names on the ballot.
“We want this to be a democratic function,” said Bob McKay, student body president. “We want every member
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Vol. XXXIV
NAS—Z-43
Los Angeles, Mar. 19, 1943
Night Phone: RI. 5472
No. 108
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cal pants down, now refuses to it its former support of diminu-Jack Williams. Rumblings of sition up and down the Row yesterday’s expose have made realize that kinky-haired Wil-PiKA affiliations might seri-ramp his chances of victory, veil known that no PiKA fra-4 # man has ever graced the ■nt body president’s seat, esterday I hinted that either key Heeger or Bud Townsend ht desire to double-cross the chine by running against Wil-s. True to form, they have h filed intentions of candidacy. TNE go to each boy secretly tell each one to oppose Wil-s because it was futile to con-(ue to endorse poor, stranded liams now that their plans been prematurely exposed? hich of the two, Heeger or [nsend, has The Machine back-It is my humble belief that er one of them is in on the w.” The third man to file a pe-n late yesterday was Bob Fiske, and president of the Inter* mity council. Tight-lipped, faced Fiske has sat quietly all long on the senate, nodding ly to most proposals brought ard by the Powers-that-be.
is also frequently seen chum-around with McKay, the pres-major-domo.
he Machine depends upon sec-at all times in its opera-Naturally, if too many stu-ts wise-up to their technique discover the identity of their didates, their strategems fall ugh. What would be more ral, than, for TNE to scu/ttle iams, Heeger, and Townsend shift their real support to the t, strong-man Fiske?
, powerful as Fiske is as pres-of the Interfraternity council he heal the rapidly growing between the SAE. PiKA, Phi Psi—each of which now favorite son in the field? the time ripe for the often-
times double-crossed KA house to get revenge for long years of being treated like a political stepchild? Bill Caldwell, president of KA, will surprise quite a few politicos by filing at the last minute today or perhaps holding his fire until the nominations assembly Monday noon.
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Play proceeds goto Red Cross
All proceeds from the Drama Workshop’s production of James Hilton’s “Lest Horizon” will be turned over to the Red Cross, it has been confirmed by Joan Miles, in charge of production. Tickets are on sale at the Victory Hut from chapel hour until 3 p.m. every day until Mar. 26.
The play, which wil). have its first performance Friday night, will feature authentic costumes from China. Chines eteakwood furniture is being supplied by thc production staff which includes Corinne O’Brien, costume mistress; Billie Nelson, prop mistress, and production manager, Samme Grace Dickson. “Owing to the difficulty in research for the background which stresses authenticity, the production staff is to be given much credit, said Miss Miles '
The cast features Robert Dowd, Aria Dell Smith, Barry Jonas, Camille Bennett, Harry Woodall, who is featured as the high llama in the prologue, Bob Einer, Pat Hills, and Ken Roberts.
Pritfe of admission is 25 cents with student body card and 40 cents without.
C. receives contract train bluejackets
pproximately 1100 naval cadets will begin V-12 studies at University of California about July 1 to receive training instruction. This figure includes 300 NROTC men already ying at the university; 300 basic training cadets; 67 pre-ical cadets; and 220 engineering students, he University of California is
Journalists cover Troy tomorrow
In the interest of student representatives of high school and junior college newspapers of southern California, the School of Journalism is sponsoring the 21st annual Newspaper Day tomorrow on campus. Marc N. Goodnew, field worker and lecturer in journalism, will be in charge of the event which includes speeches, a tour of the SC camous. a luncheon program, and afternoon conferences.
At the morning assembly in Bovard auditorium, Mrs. Louise Denny, editor of Modern Woman, and Kyle Palmer, special writer for the Los Angeles Times, will address the group.
Guests will register at 9 a.m. in the arcade of .the Administration building.
Theta Sigma Phi, journalism honorary organization, will conduct a tour of the campus and Trojan offices at 11 a.m.
“Gathering News under the Nazis,” subject of an address by Gene Graffis, former Berlin manager of the Newspaper Enterprise association and Acme Pictures, will highlight the luncheon prograin, at which Dr. Ivan Benson, acting director of the School of Journalism, will preside.
The student in an editorial writing class vhose article, published in the Daily Trojan, is considered best will be presented with the Ruth Apperson Eaker award ot the luncheon. The high school paper showing the greatest improvement in its issues of January 1943 as compared ,to those of January 1942 will be presented with the Crombie Allen trophy by Percy M. Whiteside, president of the California Newspaper Publishers’ association Two other Trojan awards will be* made, one to a junior college paper and one to the paper showing the greatest uniformity of excellence, *
War Board issues new point ruling
Sororities and fraternities that are competing for the War Board’s House of the Month award must have all of their activity data handed in to Leta Galentine, 217 Student Union, by Monday. The House of the Month will be selected under the revised war point system passed yesterday at the War Board meeting.
The Greek house which totals the highest number or war activity points per member will receive the award the week afte** next. Each house is represented on the newly formed War Council, which under the direction of Leta Galentine formulated the new point system.
tfnder the point system one point will be awarded for every hour of work at the Casualty Station; 10 points for every blood donation; 5 points for every finished scrapbook; and 10 points pei Knitted sweater.
Liaison officers garner 2 points per week when on call and additional recognition when on active duty. Special cases will be voted on in regard to the salvage drives. Recently the Alpha Chi Omegas, with 100 per cent membership, entertained children whose fathers are in the service.
Women are working under the
social service division- of hospitals and welfare 3gencies, will receive one point for every hour. Elizabeth Wells and Barbara Symmes, who work at the office of civilian defense, will he credited one point for every houv of work.
Trojan women who write SC servicemen will add a point for each letter to their total. Dancing with the navy flight prep boys will add two point entertainment to the fun. Morale forms credit one point per meeting. Defense watchers are given six points a week.
War bonds and stamps invest not only in the U.S.A. but one point for each $5 expended Charge of the Victory Hut will credit the house with 5 points each time, and the USO has a maximum of three points under a one point per hour rating.
first major west coast college announced as receiving a con-et from the government for the ly planned V-12 program. As no formal announcement has made concerning what train-program SC will be awarded x than the NROTC unit which remain on the campus.
11 men at U.C. other than the OTC men will be instructed at university as part of the V-12 ogram. NROTC cadcts will wear eir regular cadet uniform, while V-12 naval cade*s will wear prentice seamen’s uniforms.
11 students who become V-12 ets will be given their choice of nch of service—navy, marine ps, or coast guard—at the time assignment. The navy depart -nt does not necessarily guaran-that the choice will be granted all cases.
Institutions oooperating with
the navy in the training of V-12 cadets will be required to accept men ordered to it for training. Each institution will be expected to maintain high standards.of selectivity in examinations, instructions, and to recommcnd transfer to other duty for students who fail to meet these standards.
Insofar ^,s possible, enlisted students will be required to maintain the navy’s standard of discipline. Military activities will be subordinated to academic training.
The navy’s training division will prescribe the curricula which are necessary to insure production of officer material for the various branches of naval service, including aviation cadets, engineer and deck officers, supply corps officers, and engineer specialists.
Phratereans to go rural tomorrow
Women who have signed to help decorate for the Phrateres-Cadet dance Saturday night are asked to report to the Elisabeth von KleinSmid hall tomorrow at 9 a.m.
These women are Nancy Harris, Pat Muller, Jeanne Pons, Shirley Inlow, Jean Holwerda, Joy Martin, Dorothy Greiner, Marjorie Skinner, Wilma Baber, Gerry Dorman, June Schwartz, Shirley Barden, Katherine Poulter, Pat Garrett, and Carol Scott.
AU Phrateres members are reminded that they are to be at the social hall of the women’s dorm promptly at 7 Saturday night in order that business may be dispensed with before the party for cadets starts at 7:30, Colleen Phipps, chairman, announced.
Those who signed up at the last Phrateres meeting to bring records for the affair are asked to bring them early.
Peasant dresses and pigtails will be the approved order of the evening.
Kappa Sigs open doors to Troy
Kappa Sigs will hold sway to- i John Craig, in charge of the event.
morrow night when they entertain the entire student body at a chapter open house. The party will be from 7:30 to midnight at 928 West 28th street.
Informal dancing and refreshments of meat, cheese, and punch will be featured during the evening, according ,to Edsel Curry and
Welcome at any time before midnight, all persons connected with the university are invited to drop in for a few minutes or to enjoy the evening, Jean Bordeau, house president, announced.
Heralding no special anniversary or celebration, the hospitable Kappa Sigs “just wanted to give a party,” according to a house ppokesman.
Religious session to close
Religious Emphasis week draws to a close today with an address by Dr. Harold C. Case on “Bases of Hope.” His talk, the fifth in a series of addresses, will be delivered in Bovard auditorium at 9:50 a.m.
Illustrating how to find a valid philosophy of life in modern times, Dr. Case yesterday warned that “in finding such a philosophy we must live with an awareness of life.” His address before the SC student body and naval flight preparatory cadets was the fourth in a series of talks on the subject, “For the Pacing of These Days,” which are being delivered as a part of Religious Emphasis week activities.
According to Dr. Case, it is best to begin with the idea that life is essentially difficult and then to become aware of life’s beauties and live above the frustration of the moment.
“It is essential to live in full exposure to life’s dangers, portents, and possibilities,” he said. “This awareness will give a kind of balance in a person’s character.”
Other activities for today include a luncheon at 12:10 at the Y house;, a group discussion led by Dr. and Mrs. Case in the student lounge at 3 p.m:; and personal interviews with the Cases in the council on religion office at 4 p.m.
Has the D.T. your ballot?
Daily Trojan poll
Student opinion on the question of granting the privilege of voting to men and women 18, 19, and 20 years of age will be determined today and tomorrow as the Daily Trojan conducts its campus poll.
By means of the ballot printed below this article, students will indicate their opinion of a measure now pending In the California assembly which would amend the state constitution to lower the minimum voting age to 18 years.
Ballot boxes are located in the Student Union and in the Victory hut, in front of Administration.
Sampling of student opinion on the question of granting the privilege of the ballot.to men and women of 18, 19, and 20 years of age will close today at 5 p.m. when the ballots will be collected and tallied.
Students may indicate their attitudes on the measure by marking the ballot in the adjoining column. A bill which would amend the California constitution to lower the legal voting age is now in the state assembly elections and reappointment committee.
Ballot boxes are located in the Student Union near the candy counter and in the Victory Hut in front of Administration.
Similar polls are being carried on by the campus papers at the University of California and at UCLA.
Results of the Trojan poll will t)e given Monday.
Squires to interview frosh aspirants today
Interviews for students havir^ applied this semester for membership to the Squire organization will be held this afternoon from 2 to 5 in 206 Administration building.
Ballot
“ . . every native citizen of the United States, every person who shall have acquired the rights of citizenship under and by virtue of the treaty of Queretaro, and every naturalized person thereof, who shall have become such 90 days prior to any election, of the age of 18 years ... shall be entitled to vote at all elections ... T
DO YOU FAVOR THE ABOVE PROPOSITION WHICH WOULD EXTEND THE FRANCHISE TO 18, 19, AND 20-YEAR-OLDS? PLACE “X” IN APPROPRIATE BOX.
YES [