aps Advance n Solomons
Full-Scale Nipponese Invasion in Future Seen as Tokyo Calls Up Entire Fleet
WASHINGTON. Oct. 14.—(UP.)—A sudden turn for the rse m the Solomon islands was revealed tonight by the v department which said Japanese warships bombarded American-held airfield and shore installations on Guadal-.dl and landed more reinforcements on that key island.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
DAILY
TROJAN
Vol. XXXIV
NAS—Z-42
Niirht Phone: RI. 5471
Los Angeles, Cal., Thursday, Oct. 15, 1942
No. 20
tudent Body Graduate chool Called
800 to Attend s Dean Hunt Leads First Meeting
tudents enrolled in the duate School will assemble their first meeting on nday. Oct. 20, at noort in Administration for the se of electing officers making plans for the r’s activities.
r. Ro:kwell D. Hunt, dean ,the Graduate School, will
cha-ge of the meeting, students in the Graduate 3l art automatically members ]hat student body and are rented to attend. Close to 800 stu-are enrolled in the Graduate ->L
'HLY LUNCHEONS
e organization’s main activities om pored of monthly luncheons yhich prominent persons are into si*ak.
ong the speakers at last year’s eons were Dr. Redvers Opie, lomic sduser to the British em-r in Washington: Paul D’Orr, rationing director: John Dock-jr. district attorney of Los An-county: and Mayor Fletcher ’•on.
ter Molyneaux. member of the of trustees of the Carnegie Tnent fund and American senta.ive at the recent Chat-house conference in London orld reconstruction, will speak ie first luncheon this fall.
AIo ita Baker, secretary ’ of ice .Betterment foundation of e Creek. Mich., will also speak [ie of this semester's programs. ’T OFFICERS
icers to be elected Monday are ent, vice-president, secretary, reasurer. Last year's president Smith who is now a lieu-t in the army.
Lehnberg, former president of :sociated Graduate students.
present at the meeting to n th< organization, dues are charged for member- \ and ’.he price for the monthly eons is 45 cents each.
Enemy troops were landed this morning on the north coast of Guadalcanal to the westward of positions held by U. S. marines, a navy communique said. They came from transports covered by naval units, suggesting that the Japs were succeeding in forcing a large-scale invasion.
Ominously or not, there was no mention of resistance by American air or sea forces, nor was there any mention of the damage to the vital airfield there.
This startling turn in the battle of the Solomons came 24 hours after the navy revealed an American task force had smashed a similar invasion attempt Suntray night during a fierce 30-minute battle that cost the enemy one heavy cruiser, four destroyers and one transport sunk.
Bombardment of the airfield and shore installations at Guadalcanal was carried out Monday night.
The landings were effected early this morning.
The pattern of the Jap action suggested the objective first was to knock out or cripple. American aerial facilities and then move in transports for large-scale landings. The fact that landings were made
Shaw Forms Soph Council
President Sets First Meeting Next Week
Announcement of the members of the sophomore council was made last night by Don Shaw, class president.
Shaw, a runner-up for last year’s freshman president, is a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity and a Squire.
The first council meeting has been scheduled for next week when a vice-president, secretary. and treasurer will be elected.
Those selected were:
Alpha Chi Omega. Dorothy Derby: Alpha Delta Pi, Betty Jo Neal; Alpha Epsilon Phi, Marta Elkin: Alpha Gamma Delta, Helen Janet Simms; Chi Omega, Xenia Lavell; Delta Delta Delta, Betty Lyons; Delta Gamma, Jane Earl; Delta Zeta. Margaret Cowin; Gamma Phi Beta, Nancy Harris; Kappa
from transports Indicated they were Alpha Theta, Beverly Byram; Kap-
of major proportions.
The Guadalcanal airfield is the ! heart of the American defense sys- j tem in the Solomons. Without it, the American position there would be virtually untenable.
There seemed little doubt that a showdown battle was near.
So far as is known, this was the , third major sea-borne invasion attempt by the Japs since they lost: control of the southeasterly Solomons to the marines on Aug. 7.
Then came this rooming's apparently successful large-scale landing about 36 hours after Jap warships shelled the all-important airfield. The interval between the bombardment and the landing appeared to be just long enough to permit an invasion armada to race down from Jap bases in the northern Solomons.
Talent Wanted for All-U Show
pa Delta. Margaret Hahn; Phi Mu, Dorothy Carver; Pi Beta Phi, Jean Working; Zeta Tau Alpha, Virginia Miller.
Others named:
Alpha Rho Chi. Ward Heilman; Chi Phi, Paul Wildman; Delta Sigma Phi, Pat Hillings; Delta Tau Delta. John Kimball: Kappa Alpha, Ned Reilley and Bob Chauffee; Kappa Sigma, Bob Campbell and William McCurdy; Phi Kappa Psi, Warren Rose and Reg Chambers; Phi Kappa Tau, George Cadd.
Still more are:
Phi Sigma Kappa, Bill Greer; Pi Kappa Alpha. Howard Hopkins and Bill Scatchard; Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Bill Given and Kenny Galpen; Sigma Chi. Peter Potter and Stan Muskgrove; Sigma Nu, Jim English ! and Ed Armstrong; Sigma Phi Delta, Fred McNamara Sigma Phi; Epsilon, Bruce Gerry and Ted Cohrt; Tau Epsilon Phi, Joe Wolf; Theta Chi, Roger Swerengin; Theta Xi. Bill Stevens; Zeta Beta Tau, Gerry Rauch and Bob Tobias.
Non-orgs, Marjorie Wade, Mary Oliver, and Carlos Echegaray.
DON SHAW let's get organized
. Flewelling ens Forum
firs, in an annual series of ;cturcs to be given by the ;1 of Philosophy in Bowne hall held Tuesday at 4:15 p.m.
-nert 1 topic will be ‘‘The Spir-iResources of Democracy."
^Ralpi Tyier Flewelling. direc-the School of Philosophy, will first speaker and will discuss Place of the Imponderables Democracy.”
talitarianism is drunken with ~e of physical power, is de-)f moral and spiritual prin-does not believe that thej | to„?*_Boh _C!fhI’.dl"clor l^xist. much less that they have reckoned with. We are now jed in a desperate and world-strugi;le to determine whether Imponderables of Democracy strong as the force of the r,” the philosopher said in ring his speech.
Singers! Dancers! Set designers! Stage hands! Music arrangers!— NOW is the time for you to put your hitherto dormant talents to use!
Lynn Cohne, producer of “Neath Tommy Trojan,” all-U musical comedy, has issued the call for those with any of the abilities i necessary for the succesful presen-j tation of the show to sign up on her ever-increasing list of aspirants. There is still time today to sign up for tryouts. Those who wish to do so will find Miss Cohne in 235 Student Union today between 2 and 3 and tomorrow between 11 and 1 o'clock.
“The response, so far, has been gratifying. Miss Cohne said, “but we would like to have more people try out so that the choice will be on a more competitive basis.”
Physical Exams Given
Medical examination for prospective marine corps reservists will be given today and tomorrow in room 16, varsity lounge of the Physical Education building. Examinations will begin at 10 a.m.
Theta Sigs Meet Tonight for Dinner
The saying. “Forewarned is Forearmed.” will be the theme of a talk given by Miss Juanita Mills, placement director, alumnae division of the Theta Sigma Phi sorority, when she appears before members of the SC chapter, honored guests, and interested students at 6 p.m. .tonight at the Eleda cafe.
Stating that the “drain on staffs of newspapers and magazines necessitate editors to draw from the ranks of new writers.” Miss Mills will point out that objective thinking among women in journalism will take headaches away from newspaper and magazine editors.
Other honored guests who will be introduced include Mrs. Louise Denny, president of the Los Angeles alumnae chapter in journalism and editor of several trade journals, who will give a brief history of the SC chapter; Mrs. Sally Ainsworth Moore, national president of the professional fraternity, and Miss Jean Meredith, former women’s editor of the Daily Trojan and the first woman hired in the publicity department at the Columbia Broadcasting system.
The Eleda cafe is located at 4296 Crenshaw and may be reached by the Crenshaw bus.
Recreational Honors Freshman Students in Women’s Gym
Tonight from 7 to 9 students of Troy will assemble in the women’s gymnasium to participate in a playfest in honor of all freshmen and transfer students.
“This recreational will give new students a chance to become acquainted and will be a source of entertainment for all who attend,” Martha Livingston, chairman of the event, said today. “Lots of fun and laughs will be on hand to welcome all comers.” ASSISTANTS NAMED
Sponsoring the event is the Delta Psi Kappa, professional sorority for women. President Maxine Barbasa will be assisted by Jeanne Pons and Doris Avis.
Amazons will be on hand to assist in volleyball, swimming group games and dancing. “We are hoping for the cooperation of the entire student body to make the event a success,” said Miss Livingston.
INFORMAL EVENT
All students planning to attend are reminded that informal sportswear will afford proper dress for the event. The funfest is a no date affair, but students may bring dates or attend as singles.
Admission will be free.
This, the first playfest of the year will act as a prologue to the on-campus activities to come. Many Thursday night recreationals have been planned for the semester.
Fans Ask 'What's Cookin'?' as Rally Plans Simmer
by the Night Watchman
When the Trojan went to press last night, no definite news had come in concerning the football rally tomorrow noon, but one sure fact is that Trojans are going to pack Bovard auditorium, no matter who shows up.
Bruce Graham, Knight president and rally chairman, said that two of his operators were out scouting for some orchestra to be engaged for the pre-game yellout. Ted Olewine, Kappa Sig Knight, is being held in quiet reserve by rally chairmen, and, if one or another of the bigtime bands cannot appear, Teddy “the cat” will be called ypon to dig up a | faint fivesome. “That will be just, grand,” Graham mused.
Yell Leader Russ Lindersmith announced yesterday that he has worked up a new yell, and expressed a hope that it will not take the entire time to teach it to students “who most likely will be excited-.”' Friends who have heard the yell say it could be set to music.
But a rally Troy shall have. By this evening chairmen will have their answer, and the facts will appear tomorrow. It doesn’t really matter, however, just so long as Bovard is packed with people more interested in yelling than eating.
El Rodeo Pix
. . . for fraternity and sorority members and senior students will not be taken unless appointments for these pictures are made immediately, according to Johnny Lowe, editor of the SC annual.
Appointments must be made with the university photographer, 35th place and University avenue. Organization members may now make appointments for their group pictured, it was announced.
Croup Plays Recital Today
Interpreting 18th century chamber music, the Hancock ensemble will appear in the second of a regularly scheduled series of programs today at 1:15 p.m. in Hancock auditorium.
The quintet of strings in the ensemble forms a background for the suites and concerto grossi written for the solons and court functions of princes and mon- ,--
archs of the golden age of cham- commissioned to write for Magrave ber music, the 18th century.	of Brandenburg.
Music of three centuries and Catherine Jackson, harpist with
.. . ,	. the ensemble is today's soloist. Capt.
three continents will be represent-	*
Allan Hancock, founder of the group, is cellist.
The personnel of the ensemble has been slightly altered due to the war. according to Loren Powell, director of the group.
Members are Allan Hancock and
, Julius Tanenbaum. cello; Laura by Claude Debussy, a French com- Grif(ing vioUn. Loren poWe„, vl0.
ed in today’s program. Opening with a classic suite by Allesandro Scarlatti, writer of 17th century opera and father of the string quartet, the ensemble will play for its second selection ‘La Soiree de Granade”
poser who gives his impression of old Spanish songs ana aances. The group will then play Villa Lomas’ “Alma Braziliera,” the contemporary Brazilian composer's salute to his native country, and two scenes from .the American ballet ‘Lennox Avenue,” by William Grant Still. The recital will close with one of the concerti grossi which Bach was
lin; John Bingham, viola; Kenneth Winstead, bass; Silvia Ruderman, flute; Catherine Jackson, harp; Mildred Seymour, piano; and W. E. Strobridge, arranger and commentator.
Today's program is being presented for classes in music appreciation 91, El, and is also open to students and faculty members.
YWCA to Hear...
Members of the YWCA will welcome all men students wishing to take part in discussion on the subject, “Can College Furnish Us the Answer to Living in a World at War?” at the YWCA house today at 2:15.
Dr. Frank C. Baxter, assisted by Barbara Symmes, AWS president, will lead the discussion, which is the first of a weekly series on current affairs to be sponsored by the YWCA this semester.
Under the direction of the public affairs committee, spon-Students who have the ability to sored by Emily Lehan, these faculty-student distussions will
design sets, or who know anything about stage lighting are requested
There is still time to try out for a part in the chorus. The chorus w’ill rehearse next Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday between 4 and 5 p. m.
be open to men students for the first time this year.
“Just What Can Women Know About the World?” is the general theme of the discussions.
...Baxter Give Forth
NYA Students
seccnd lecture in the series ; presided over by E>r. Paul ;lsel. who will speak on “The idatiors of Western Democ-on Oct. 27.
sklent's ce Notice
e Hancock Ensemble will be ~d in campus recital today at p.m. in the Hancock audi-A1I students, faculty, and without program conflict invited to attend.
its in Music Appreciation 1 wil report to Hancock au-rium at this time for their class hour.
R. B. von KleinSmid President
. . . should report to the arcade of the Administration building today at noon to receive their assignments.
Cards showing the hours worked between Sept. lu and Oct. 15 must be handed in at the NYA office, third floor. Administration building. not later than 12 o’clock Friday. Time on these cards is not to exceed eight hours per day or 30 hours during one week. They must be signed by the student’s project director. Cards may be obtained today from these directors.
Pat Grover Named
Pat Grover will represent Gamma Phi Beta on the junior class council, according to Mickey Heeger, class president.
by Emily Lehan
The house-lights dims low. the curtains opens, the spot-light flares and on the stage appears “Richard II,” Shakespeare’s debonair king stepping through life with an amused interest in the colorful, the unusual, the bizzare.
A shift of scene and on the btage rises the tall, reaching pinarles of a medieval cathedral bedecSed and be-bannered in scarlet and crimson for a medieval festival of exorcising a gay and ceremonial devil from the church forever, until next year at the same time!
From outside unexplicably comes the sound of a chugging motor. Stage, Shakespeare's theater, devils and medieval cathedrals (.isappear —leaving only a classroom, a speaker’s stand, and a man draped comfortably over it.
"Baxter vs. _ the machine age,” mutters the man to the lawn mow-
er as he impotently shakes his fist at the rude threat of technology in evidence outside the window.
Undaunted, he returns io his one-man show, listed prosaically in the catalogue as “English 156, Shakes-pear and the Elizabethan drama.” This is Dr. Frank C. Baxter, who in his duller moments is head of the department of English language and literature.
SC is the proud possessor of two institutions which she fondlv shows to freshmen, conventions of club women, and visiting firemen—the staunch figure of Tommy Trojan and the equally staunch but much less stiff figure of Dr. Baxter.
SC’s bureau of statistics credits Dr. Baxter with the enviable record of keeping more college students awake and charming more women’s clubs than any other living figure. In J*une of each year starts the (Continued on Page Four)
Hitler Ousts Chief of Staff
LONDON, Oct. 14—(U.P.)—Reports from Stockholm tonight said Adolf Hitler has dismissed Gen. Franz Haider, chief of staff of the nazi high command, and replaced him with Gen. Alfred Jodi, chief of operations in the high command. Both are artillery commanders.
The official Soviet news agency
Poet Talks on France
DR. FRANK C. BAXTER . now you know everything.
Pi Epsilon Theta, philosophy honorary society, will hold a dinner meeting Tuesday evening at 6, in Mudd hall, to be followed by lecture given at 7:15 p. m., by Andre David, French author and poet, who will speak on “Personalism and the New Christian Renaissance in France."
David was born in Paris and began his literary career at an early age. While still a student in the Lycee Janson de Sailly, the greatest French poetess, Anna de Noail-les, selected his “Douze Ballades et Chansons d’ Ecosse”» as the first vehicle to be presented to the public.
In 1931, Andre Darld founded “Les Conferences des Ambassa-deurs” of world wide reputation. The lectures given there were considered the most startling, not only in France, but throughout the whole of Europe.
Reservations for the dinner should be made before Monday noon. The price will be 70 cents. Those not able to attend the dinner are welcome to attend the lecture.	I
reported that several German generals, including some members of the general staff, have been dis-; missed or reduced in rank the past few days but it mentioned no names. The agency said Hitler planned the purge when he visited Berlin at the end of September for a confer- . ence with high nazi leaders.
Heinrich Himmler, head of the j gestapo, attended that conference and gave Hitler a report on the generals, the Soviet agency said.
(Hitler expressed the opinion that when Stalingrad fell the German armies should establish a firm line in Russia and throw all^their might onto the western front in order to attempt an invasion of Britain, BBC said. Some of the generals, particularly Haider, argued that the Russian armies must be beaten first and that the Germans should, “after the fall of Stalingrad, strike with all their might and without regard for .the loss of life,” to annihilate the Russian fighting power this fall, BBC said.
(Now that Stalingrad has not fallen, the Germans have adopted a new slogan which is that “Germany has nothing to do henceforth but defend its positions,” the broadcast said. This slogan was said to have appeared in the Frankfurter Zei-tung and other Nazi newspapers.)
Military Leaders Tell Senate Why Army Needs Youngsters
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14— (U.P.)—The nation’s top military leaders told congress today that a virile “offensive” force of 7,500,000 men is planned for 1943 and that 18 and 19-year-olds must be drafted to provide new manpower and to replace the old and physically unfit.
Early action was foreshadowed when the chairman of the house and senate military affairs committee promised to wind up hearings on enabling legislation as rapidly as possible. The house may pass its bill this week. The outlook in the senate is indefinite, however.
High-ranking army and navy officials appeared before the two committees to urge speed and more speed in lowering the draft age.
Salient facts developed from their testimony were:
The army is “growing too old” and younger blood is needed to fight the swift and rigorous mobile warfare of World War II. The youngsters would form the backbone of America's expanding land, air and sea forces and displace ‘‘older ineffectives” who would return to the lathes and workshops of war industries.
Drafting of married men with dependent wives will begin in “three or four weeks’ and lowering of the draft age would only delay their call for “three or four months.
The army air force will be more than doubled next year to give the allies air supremacy—“a prerequisite to victory”—and land forces will be swelled to new high levels.
The projected army — 3,250,000 more men than now on the rolls— would put the total number of men in the army, navy, marines and coast guard at between 9.000.000 and 10,000,000.
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Students Requested to Obtain Booklets
by Sam Roeca
Freshmen men and women desiring a free booklet of special interest to first year university students are requested by Kenneth Stonier, manager of student publications, to obtain a copy at 201 Student Union.
The booklet is published by one of the nation's largest commercial companies, and Stonier advises that students should obtain one as soon as possible as only a limited numbed of copies are available.
We realize this is a little ambiguous but it is the best we can do, and we really mean it.
Lean Days Face Piggy Banks, Says Capital
The treasury’s announcement of a 50 per cent cut tn the production of pennies brought no reverberations on the SC campus when a brief survey revealed that Trojans evidently are not penny-pinchers.
The government has appealed to the public to stop saving pennies in piggy banks and put their pennies into circulation.
“If every family digs up 10 pennies and puts them into circulation, lt will save 1000 tons of copper needed for the war industries,” said Mrs. Nellie Taylo« Ross, director of the mint.
The survey on this campus revealed that SC students are more inclined towards saving nickles, dimes, and quarters. If they save at all. The greatest proportion don’t even know what a piggy bank looks like.
The few who do keep penny-fed piggy banks voiced their intentions to break into them in compliance with the government’s request.
“After all, this is war!” most of them asserted.
ri-Delts Zoom into Lead With $28,579 Day at Victory Hut Bond, Stamp Sale
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