Scripps group ^uthern hears Chen discuss China
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Army officer to lead second
session
Analyzing the trends of social and political thought in modern China, Dr. Theodore Hsi-en Chen, professor of education and Asiatic studies at SC, spoke yesterday afternoon before the third summer session of the American Pacific Relations institute, held at Scripps college, Claremont.
An authority on current Chinese problems and thought, Dr. Chen presented his belief that considerable compromise in political and governmental policies will have to be made to counteract the activities of the Chinese Communist party.
‘ However, China will never become a communist state,” said Dr. Chen, in presenting his convictions.
China at present is undergoing social, political, and economic upheaval, said Dr. Chen. Development of Chinese nationalism, changing ideals in the Chinese family unit, and the progress of technology and science in changing China from an agrarian to an industrial nation are also factors which must be taken into consideration in any true analysis of China's policies.
Under the sponsorship of the United States Rockefeller foundation and various other cultural groups, the summer conference of the American Pacific Relations institute hopes to be instrumental in creating a better understanding between the Americans and the Chinese people.
Dr. Chen will again be featured on the program of the conference today when he speaks before the group for a second time from 3 to 4 p.m. on Scripps college campus.
Other addresses and discussions to be presented during the meeting of the conference group will cover such related subjects as trade now and after the war in the east is concluded, art, language, history, and education. The various policies and trends in these fields will be surveyed by authorities on the respective subjects. The last meeting of the institute will be held Friday.
Maj. Lee Travis, officer in charge of the psychological unit of the rehabilitation program at the Santa Ana army air base at Santa Ana, Cal., will speak on “Adjustment Problems of the Combat Returnee" in Harris hall auditorium at 4 p.m. Thursday.
An overall view of the current problem of adjustment will be presented by Major Travis, which is scheduled to be of special interest to those persons in the fields of guidance, education, psychology, and counseling.
On leave of absence of SC, Major Travis will speak under the auspices of the psycho-educational clinic and the Summer School.
The officer will be assisted by a few of the personnel working with him at Santa Ana, who will give short discussions on related topics.
“This will be one of the finest discussions of the summer,” said S. M. Wesley, director of the psycho-educational clinic at SC.
Enthusiasm was also expressed by Dr. P.A. Libby, coordinator of veteran affairs, who recommended the program to all students and faculty i embers.
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Los Angeles, Tuesday, July 17, 1945
Night Phon* RI. 6472
No. 158
aker elected Interfrat head
Wally Baker, president of Phi au, was elected president of the Interfraternity council for the summer term at last Friday’s council meeting, replacing Rex Eagen.
Chosen as vice-president of the council for the term was Terry Nelson, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and yell king at SC.
Policies as to rushing procedure and the different rules and regulations to be followed by the fraternities on campus were reviewed at the gathering.
The secretary-treasurer post, an appointive office, will be announced at the next council meeting, date of which has not yet been set, Baker announced.
The new president is a pledge of Alpha Eta Rho, aviation fraternity, and will be pledged into Alpha Delta Sigma. A veteran, he was formerly a fighter pilot in the southwest Pacific.
World bank lobbying hit
WASHINGTON, July 16 — (U.E) — Sen. Robert A. Taft, R., Ohio, leading Republican opponent of the United States’ $6,000,000,000 contribution to the Bretton Woods monetary agreements, charged today that the state and treasury departments have been “lobbying” for the international stabilization proposals.
He took up most of today’s senate session arguing against the agreements, formally presented for debate by Chairman Robert F. Wagner, D., N. Y., of the banking committee. Wagner told his colleagues that U.S. participation in the $9,-100.000.000 world bank and in the $8,800,000,000 international mone-
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Muelder to discuss religious unity topic
“How can college experience promote increased religious nity in society?” will be the topic on which Dr. Walter G. uelder, professor of Christian theology and ethics, will speak morrow evening at a supper party to be held at 5:30 p.m. in e Y house for all interested persons.
In an interview, Dr. Muelder stat-
that he believes that there are ree ways in which college ex-erience can promote religious unity society. The three ways are a per intellectual insight into what
YWCA, and YMCA are the clubs which are taking part in these meetings.
An opsn discussion on Dr. Muel-der’s talk will take place and every-
ligious experiences have in com- one present is invited to participate jon, student participation in sig- in it
jificant social activities involving :.rvice, and acceptance of respon-bility for more tolerant religious stitutions.
Under the sponsorship of the rious protestant clubs, this will the first of a series of meet-ngs to be conducted for the pur-of continuing activities dur-ng the summer term. The Can-rburv club, Luther club, Ply-outh club, Roger Williams club, Wesley club, Westminster club,
All SC students on campus are invited to attend the affair, according to Forrest Miller, representative of the Canterbury club.
Reservations for these meetings should be made with Mrs. Ruth Grant, executive secretary of the YWCA. by Tuesday afternoon. The admission will be 50 cents. In charge of organizing the programs for these meetings is the steering committee under the direction of George Acevedo.
No Voice scheduled
review
Dr. Francis Christensen, assistant professor of English language and literature, will review the current book “No Voice Is Wholly Lost,” by Harry Slochower, in the university library, Art and Lecture room, tomorrow at 3:15 p.m.
The book has aroused much controversy in the realm of values. It is a pioneer work on the spiritual maladies and promises of our' age, a drama of man’s spirit today. The sub-title, “Writers and Thinkers in War and Peace,” suggests the aim of ‘the work. It is a stimulating attempt to understand our most authentic literary voices.
Harry Slochower, author of the book, was born in Austria and came to this country at the age of 13. He has studied and taught at German and American universities and has held a Guggenheim Fellowship. He now teaches German and comparative literature at Brooklyn college. He is the author of three other books, “Three Ways of Modern Man,” Thomas Mann’s “Joseph” story: an Interpretation,” and “Richard DehmeL”
Those interested in the possibilities of a creative future emerging from present-day chaos will enjoy this book interpretation, which is one of a series being sponsored by the council of religious activities and the university library.
Depp to lead ali-U assembly
“The Unmastered Light” will be the subject of the speech by Dr. Mark Depp, pastor of Christ church, Pittsburgh, at the all-university assembly tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. in Bovard auditorium.
This assembly is open to faculty and students alike and
~ is the first in a series of interfaith
Faculty to hea Melbo speech
Drawing a comparison between the wartime navy training program and civilian education, Dr. Irving
Melbo, associate professor of education at SC and former lieutenant in | the United States navy, will speak on “Lessons from the Navy Training Program” at the Men’s Faculty club luncheon meeting .tomorrow at 12 noon in the tearoom, third floor, Student Union.
Dr. Mplbo’s address will be based on his own personal experiences while serving as field coordinator in the training division of the bureau of personnel. In his address he will compare the navy training program with civilian education procedure and will relate his experiences and show how they might be of significance in civilian work.
Reservations for the weekly luncheon meeting of the Men’s Faculty club may be obtained today by calling Howard Patmore, registrar. Those who prefer may bring their own lunches or may come in time to hear Dr. Melbo’s address at 12:30 p.m.
Truman, Churchill await Russ leader
by Merriman Smith
POTSDAM, July 16.—(U.P.)—President Truman today urgently summoned Vice Adm. Emory S. Land, chairman of the war shipping administration, and a staff of experts to Potsdam from Washington as he awaited the opening of the Big Three conference, delayed when Marshal Josef Stalin failed to appear on schedule.
The president and Prime Minister Winston Churchill spent the day conferring with each other, discussing the conference program with their military and political advisers and touring wrecked Berlin.
Investigation of Stalin’s whereabouts was forbidden but it was reported that he arrived late today and that formal talks would start tomorrow.
Belief hardened that the possibility of Russia’s entry into the Pacific war would play a big part in discussions in addition to the administration of conquered Germany and political and economic problems affecting ex-enemy and liberated countries all over Europe and the middle east.
The president, it was learned, is aiming at two objectives—speedy victory over Japan and agreement on world peace pending an overall peace conference after Japan’s surrender.
It was learned also that daily talks by the combined chiefs of staff had started, with Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson and Gen. Henry Arnold, chief of the air forces, taking part.
(The dispatch did not specify what Russian generals were taking part. Russia is not at war with Japan. Adm. William D. Leahy, presidential chief of staff, and Gen. George C. Marshall and Adm. Ernest J. King, chiefs of staff of the army and navy, are in
Blue Key gets new sponsor
Dr. Carl H. Hancey, Troy’s new dean of men, was introduced to Blue Key members yesterday as their new sponsor. Dr. Hancey succeeds Dr. Francis M. Bacon, who recently retired from the same office.
The new sponsor of the men’s national honorary service fraternity is a former member of the faculties of Yale and Hawaii universities. Dr. Hancey spent three years at Yale and six at Hawaii.
Blue Key will hold a stag beach party Saturday afternoon and evening, July 28. Bob Huntley is chairman of the committee to arrange for the party.
Plans are now being formulated for Blue Key to sponsor a foreign students assembly with the idea that it might become a traditional Blue Key-sponsored event at SC.
A dinner meeting to be held soon is also on the agenda for Blue Key this summer. It will be held on a Friday night at one of the fraternity houses that are open.
Ralph Wright was initiated Into Blue Key yesterday by the officers
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lectures sponsored-by the council of religion, according to Don Gibbs, chairman.
Dr. Depp is the July speaker of the First Methodist church, Pasadena. He served as a chaplain during World war I and holds positions on national religious and educational organizations. Dr. Depp is a graduate of Boston university and Allegheny college.
In a telephone interview, Dr. Depp stated that his address would deal with “the intangible forces and values which have ever been available for resolving life’s problems but which are as yet only partially mastered and employed in the interest of human well-being.”
“The interfaith series is a preview of Religious Emphasis week for all new students,” sad Robbie Patterson, educational commissioner of the council.
Bill Armbruster, ASSC president, will open the assembly, and Dr. Rufus B. von KleinSmid, president of the university, is scheduled to introduce the speaker. Knights and Squires, men’s service honoraries, will usher. Miss Helen Hall Moreland, dean of women, and Dr. Carl H. Hancey, dean of men, have been invited by the council.
An informal forum will be held at 2:15 p.m. in the Student Lounge so that students and members of the faculty may have an opportunity to meet Dr. Depp and to discuss with him points raised in his address. This forum will be sponsored by the educational division of the council of religion, Bill Terbeck, chairman, stated.
Veterans are urged to attend the forum and to participate in the discussion, as the address will deal with postwar issues, according to Terbeck.
The assembly will end promptly at 1:05 p.m. to allow students and faculty members to arrive at their 1:15 classes on time, added Gibbs.
Brown tells R.C. unit worker need
“Mending and production work, they call it, but it’s really fun when it’s done over at the Red Cross house,” stated Corinne Brown, summer Red Cross chairman, as she told of the stepped-up schedule recently put into effect by the campus unit.
Under the new system, work days will be on Tuesday and Wednesday instead of the one-day-a-week schedule recently decided upon. Work hours will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and any woman interested in earning activity points may drop in at the Red Cross house, just west of Harris hall, during those hours.
Bernice Hage, production manager, stressed the need for production aides on Tuesdays and invited any woman interested in serving in this capacity to speak with her or someone at the local house. A new supply of material has recently arrived, she revealed.
A bit of Trojan spirit will visit Birmingham hospital tonight when the coed members of the Red Cross camp and hospital corps journey to Van Nuys with novelty wrapped gifts for convalescent servicemen.
U.S., English naval armadas strike at Tokyo
GUAM, July 17 — «IE) — The U.S. third fleet and a British carrier task force are attacking Tokyo with well over 1000 planes launched from the most powerful striking force ever assembled in the Pacific, it was announced today.
Adm. William F. Halsey is present and in command of the great combined naval force, which includes some of Britain’s biggest warships. They opened the fourth fleet assault in seven days against Japan while 450 to 500 B-29s were unloading more than 2500 tons of bombs into four homeland cities.
The carrier-plane and land-based aerial assault against Japan roared through the 42nd consecutive day as the B-29s and fleet forces teamed up for a destructive double punch.
Vice Adm. Sir Bernard Rawlings, R.N., is in tactical command of the British task force, and Vice Adm. Sir Philip Vian commands the carriers which joined in opening the assault on the Tokyo area at dawn today. The attack was continuing at 10:15 a.m. (Guam time) when fleet Adm. Chester W. Nimitz announced the raid in his second communique of the day.
The British fleet units include the powerful 35,000-ton battle-
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Draft controversy highlights vet meet
At a heated discussion yesterday noon in which both sides of the issue, “Peacetime Military Conscription,” were defended, the bi-monthly forum sponsored by the Trovets had the largest attendance since the beginning of the series.
Upholding the argument for conscription was Alonzo Baker, teaching assistant in political science, while the opposition was represented by Dr. Robert Pettengill, associate professor of economics. As proponent of the measure Mr. Baker took the floor first, making clear that his views were based on the thesis of national security . for the country.
In his discussion Mr. Baker called attention to the action of the United States after World war I in scuttling or cancelling construction on 236 ships, in cutting military appropriations to below the necessary minimum, and in failing to fortify Guam. Recalling the American and British tendency to forget and forgive, Mr. Baker declared:
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Registrar's office notice
All students desiring to take special# examinations to complete courses in which they received a mark of “le” since July, 1944, should apply at the office of the registrar for the necessary authorization and make payment at the comptroUer’s office on or before Friday, July 27.
Applications cannot be considered unless the fee of $3 for each examination has been paid.
The schedule of special examinations to be held this term will be mailed to applicants as soon as possible after the applications are received. These examinations will begin on Aug. 11.
Howard Patmore, Registrar.
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