Drive calls in technical olumes
Hitting its full stride as this week begins will be the cam-puswide book drive for fighting men and war prisoners, according to representatives of the YWCA and the Graduate School of Library Science Joint sponsors of the campaign.
The two groups have united (their book-gathering efforts for the emainder of the drive, rather than arrying on the two independent rograms called for by original Ians. Deadline for turning in all volumes is Friday, March 24. said Clare, chairman of the librar-an's group.
While servicemen need and desire all types of books, this drive has been designed to stress the collection of technical and scientific works in order that Americans in prison camps overseas may continue their education while interned.
In line with this aim. students re urged to turn in difficult books s well as tfiose they have found ost enjoyable and interesting, tated Miss Eva Louise Robertson, xecutive secretary of the California Library association.
Textbooks, fiction, pocket editions, and professional works are ail acceptable, Miss Roberts added. Restrictions are placed only on those books dealing with the military situation, those criticizing the Nazis, and those involving the history of Europe since 1914.
The three collection boxes on lpus may be recognized by *ed. white, and blue coverings they port. They are located inside the iin entrance of Doheny library; t the entrance to the information ffice, Administration building; and the patio of the Student Union. Supervising collectionJand clean -ig of the volumes are Yolanda rrari, World Friendship club, d Marilyn Brick, Freshman club.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
TROJAN
VoL XXXV
Los Angeles, Monday, March 13, 1944
No. 92
ilee accepts ew applicants
Fifteen men have been accepted members in the SC men's glee ub. Students who are still inter-ted in joining the organization ay obtain interviews with the glee ub cabinet, with one of the mem-rs, or with Charles C. Hirt, di-ctor, according to Mr. Hirt. Rehearsals are now in progress r the forthcoming presentation of illiam Schumann's “The Free ng.” to be sung with the Los igeles Philharmonic orchestra nducted by Alfred Wallenstein on ar. 30 and 31.
e men’s and women’s glee bs are combining for the pro-am. together with singers from veral other groups.
Leland Scott, newly elected present of the men’s group, has an-rnmced members of his cabinet to rve during the spring term. Dari Bumight will act as vice-presi-nt, Dave de* Aryan as secretary, d John McGowan as business anager.
Tests offered by army, navy, to civilians
Army-rnavy college qualifying examinations for the Army Specialized Training program and the V-12 program will be given to eligible civilian students at 9 a.m. Wednesday in 305 Administration building, according to R. R. G. Watt, director of the University Junior college.
“The Bureau of Naval Personnel has recently received a number of inquiries concerning reports that the Navy College program may be discontinued. All inquirers have been advised that the navy repart ment has no plans to discontinue this program,” announced a navy communication to Dr. Albert S. Raubenheimer, director of the educational program of the university.
“The U.S. Navy is still expanding,” the communication continued. “The urgent need for technically trained young officers continues, and colleges and universities participating in the V-12 program are doing a splendid job of producing such officers.
“While changing wartime conditions may, from time to time, necessitate revision in the quotas for the program in order to conform with the needs of the service, the navy does not cpntemplate discontinuance of the program,” stated the announcement.
A leaflet of general information which contains an admission-identification form may be obtained in 114 Old College between the hours of 1 and 5 p.m. every day. This form properly filled out Mill admit to the test students between the ages of 17 and 21 inclusive who are high school graduates or who will be graduated by July 1, 1944. Intention of taking the test should be made known immediately.
The same examination will be taken by both army and navy candidates. It is designed to test aptitude and general knowledge required for programs of college training. and all qualified students are asked to take it, stated Dr. Raubenheimer.
At the time of the test, each candidate will be given a choice of service preference, but taxing the test does not obligate the candidate to enlist.
-Sailing Sailor--
Pacific war veteran joins SC V-12 program
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After seeing action in three major battles and many others in the Pacific war, Howard F. McClein is now attending SC as a V-12 trainee to gain an education and training to become a naval officer.
A former chief petty officer in the ordnance corps, Mc-
Clein was on a cruiser which par-
ticipated in the battles of Pearl Harbor, Guadalcanal, New Georgia, and in the Aleutians and Kiska campaigns.
“I joined up about four and one-half years ago,” said McClein, “and had been a chief about six months.
“At Pearl Harbor, my cruiser took on many men from ships sunk by Jap bombing. That is one experience I hope never to see the like of again.”
McClein was in Tulagi last November when the all-navy bulletin came through explaining the V-12 program. He applied and was recommended by the commander of his ship to be sent back for college training.
“I had a chance for a commission without coming to school, but I wanted the education,” said the former chief. “I’ve always wanted a college education, and this is my chance to get it.” Settling back into study routine is a difficult job, according to McClein. It is hard to concentrate cn
books, especially when planes fly overhead.
“I guess I feel like most of the men here who have seen action,” he continued. “Being away from the fighting zone where a man has to be alert continually for the sound of danger, whether in the air or on the water, is a letdown on nerves resulting in restlessness.”
McClein is planning to make the navy a career “if he feels the same after the war is over.”
Troy is a mighty fine place, according to the war veteran The only trouble is, after having only a cruiser deck for walking space, the campus grows bigger and bigger when he has to walk from one sod to the other to classes. He has visited the Poopdeck and likes the idea of a canteen on campus.
A native Californian, McClein, who prefers to be called Jack, lived in Inglewood, where he attended high school. He is battalion commander of Williams hall for the spring term.
Fellowships given by honorary group
hare-the-ride ignups begin
SC's share-the-ride plan will into operation today with -ups being taken in the AWS ffice. Student Union.
Students wishing to offer rides who need transportation to mpus are asked to register at any time today through Friday, according to Pat Muller, chairman.
‘Many Trojans have had diffi-ulty arranging their rides with gas rationing and war troubles,” stated Miss Muller, “so the ASSC is sponsoring this car pool registration as the solution.”
“This signup is for students who have cars and need riders as well as those who have no transportation and want a ride,” she emphasised.
Protestant clubs to hear Elliott
Dr. A. J. Elliott, world traveler and speaker, will address the Inter-Protestant club for the second time this noon at the University Methodist church. His topic will be “The Dynamic of Friendship.”
Known for his extensive work in the YWCA, Dr. Elliott has person ally counseled more than 40.000 students all over the world, and has addressed more college students than any other speaker, according to club members. He is now on a tour of the country, speaking before young people's religious groups and men in the service camps.
The Inter-Protestant club is made up of three religious groups, the Westminster club, the Campbell club, and the Roger Williams club.
One year graduate fellowships will be available to interested SC students with the proper qualifications, according to an announcement by Dr. Florence R. Scott, associate professor of English and secretary of Phi Kappa Phi, national scholastic honorary.
These fellowships are being offered by Phi Kappa Phi to June graduates who signify definite intention of doing graduate work and who have attained a scholarship average of 2.25 or better.
“Applicants need not be a member of the honorary,” stated Dr. Scott. “However, interested students must communicate by no later than Wednesday with their
deans and department heads or with me.”
A $500 fellowship is awarded for one year, with definite chances for renewal. This year’s awards probably will begin witih the fall term. They are offered through the auspices of the national committee of fellowship awards in Phi Kappa Phi.
Dr. Scott emphasized that applicants need not be Phi Kappa Phi members, as recent conditions have made possible only election of graduating seniors at the end of each term.
Students wishing to contact Dr. Scott may report to the English office, third floor, Bridge hall.
Summer plan questionnaires to be released
All civilian students in the university, with the exception of those enrolled in the Schools of Law and Medicine, will fill out questionnaires regarding their plans for the summer sessions during classes tomorrow and Wednesday, announced Dr. Albert S. Raubenheimer, director of the educational program of the university.
Students who plan to attend classes this summer will be asked to indicate on blanks issued by instructors whether they will enroll in the regular 16-week summer term, July 3 to Oct. 20; the six-week summer school, July 3 to Aug. 11; the three-week summer school, Aug. 14 to Sept. 1; or either the six-week or eight-week University College program, July 3 to Aug. 11 or Aug. 24.
In addition, the question “What courses do you feel you must have in the summer that cannot be wisely postponed to the winter term?” will be answered by those filling out the blanks.
“This question is especially designed for those who must complete certain courses toward degrees or certificates during the summer. We do not want students to list their entire programs,” stated Dr. Raubenheimer.
Students will indicate their majors and will state whether they ' will have lower division, upper division, or graduate standing during the summer.
Dr. Raubenheimer asks that no one fill out more than one blank. He requests that students cooperate in filling out the questionnaires properly, as the information is necessary for the arrangement of the summer program for civilians.
Instructors will assist students in answering any questions and will return blanks to Dr. Raubenheim-er’s office, 220 Administration, he stated.
Servicemen group to meet tomorrow
The SC Servicemen's committee will meet at 12:30 p.m. tomorrow in the student lounge, 318 Student Union. Those asked to attend the meeting are Jack Sorenson, Fred Benson, Harry Schmidt, Dick Schaffem, Dick and Pep Pearson, Bill Herron, John Boyer, and Norm Dahl.
Trojan editor
• • . requests a secretary who is able to take shorthand and to type reasonably well. Those interested may apply any afternoon this week to 424 Student Union.
individuality as of unique organization.
The forum meetings are open to the public.
Trojan philosophy forum to start fourteenth year
The philosophy forum will mark it 14th year of existence when it convenes tomorrow at 4:15 p.m., in Bowne hall. The speaker at the meeting will be Dr. Herbert L. Searles, professor of philosophy, who is to discuss “The Per-
sonalistic Movement in Psychology.”
The forum is supervised by Dr.
Ralph Tyler Flewelling, director of the School of Philosophy. He is also editor of The Personalist, magazine devoted to news of latest developments in the field of philosophic thought.
Since the position of philosophy after the war promises to be singularly opportune, Dr. Searles will discuss personality from the viewpoint of the psychology of personality, and personalistic-psychology.
The former approach is represented by the work of Dr. (Gordon W.
Allport of Harvard university, and the latter by that of William Stern, previously of the University of Hamburg, Germany, and later of Duke university.
Dr. Searles will also describe William Stern’s development known as critical personalism, and Allport’s rejection of traditional methods of seeking general laws in psychology and recognition of personality and
Dean calls, engineers
.All civilian engineering students who wish draft deferments should contact Dean Robert E. Vivian, dean of the College of Engineering, as soon as possible.
“It is very important that engineers desiring deferments be prompt in reporting to this office for advice and consultation if we are expected to be of assistance,” said Dean Vivian.
There is not much time left for official action in the matter, and the engineering office is anxious to obtain all information immediately.
DR. RALPH T. FLEWELLING • • • heads philosophy iorum.
Bagpipes usher Marines to chow
Shrill notes of a Scottish bagpipe drew the attention of all people within hearing Friday night when the first platoon of SC marines marched to chow behind Jock McIntosh piping “Forty Twah” and the “Scottish Highlanders’ March.”
McIntosh, a Sigma Nu, is a Canadian by birth. Before coming to the United States he was a member of the Sea Force Highlanders, a Canadian regiment, for whom he played the bagpipes.
It will be the practice of the first platoon of marines to have McIntosh pipe the men to chow and in drill about three times a week, announced Larry Bonzer, platoon leader.
Genoa hit in air blast
by British
ALLIED HEADQUARTERS, Naples, Mar. 12—(U.P.)—RAF Wellingtons battered the great Italian port of Genoa before dawn today, rounding out a blazing 20 hours of aerial blows across the southern rim of Nazi Europe involving a record 1700 sorties by the Mediterranean Allied air force.
Smaller Wellington formations pounded Orbetello, Albegna, and Porto San Stefano, Italian west coast supply points for the German armies on th* stalemated Anzio and Cassino fronts, where botr sides were reported poised for new fighting after an eight-dav lulL
At least 3^ and probably 44 German planes wei% shot down Saturday in fierce sky battles as powerful fleets of heavy bombers with fighte? escort ripped the U-boat base of Toulon on the French coast and the rail yards at Padua in northern Italy. Liberator crewmen back from Toulon said their bombs scored direct bits on a destroyer, two merchant vessels, and a submarine. Twenty German fighters gave battle and the Liberator gunners bagged six while their Lightning escorts got seven.
At least 40 German planes swarmed into fortress formations over Padua and 19 were definitely destroyed by the B-17’s and their P-47 Thunderbolt escorts, with nine other enemy planes listed as probably downed.
Three German planes attempting, to attack our positions on the Anzio beachhead were shot down by patrolling Spitfires. Fourteen allied planes were missing from all operations.
Robert Vermillion of JJae United Press reported from the beachhead that Lieut. Gen. Mark W. Clark !
British and American troops were anxious to go over to the offensive after decisively defeating the Germans, . three great surges against the beachhead.
Council meets to name head
At a special meeting of the Council of Religion in the senate chamber, Tuesday, 2:15 p.m., Mary Kirschner will preside as acting president in tJhe absence of John Kimball who left Wednesday for the 8an Diego Naval hospital. The Council will decide at this meeting whether there will be an election to choose a new president immediately, or if Miss Kirschner will fill out the unexpired term.
Mrs. Harold Case will be guest of honor and speaker at a Council of Religion dinner meeting at the Hollywood Melody Lane, Thursday, Mar. 16, 6:30 p.m. Faculty representatives, student body officers, and members of the council will attend, according to Miss Kirschner.
Sigma Chis
, . will meet tonight at 7:30 at the Sigma Chi house.
Activity points
. . will be given to women who sign up to work in the ASSC office this term. Jean Working, ASSC vice-president, requests women interested to report to her office, second floor, Student Union.
War bond sale to start anew
Mary Kirschner, newUr appointed stamps and bonds chairman for the War Board, has planned a new Inter-sorority competition for the spring* term’s Victory Hut sales, designed to swell the sale of victory stamps and war bonds.
A meeting will be held tomorrow at which all sorority representatives will draw from a hat slip* denoting the remaining weeks of the term. The sorority representative getting the first week will be in charge of having her house conduct the Victory Hut sales the remainder of this week and next. Mias Kirschner should be contacted by all sororities for further information.