XXVII
72
Los Angeles, Monday, Feb. 11, 1946
RI. 5472 Nisht Phono
No. 68
ocials, meets ase as Stop eek begins
tinizations halt activities; Trojans prepare finals during traditional quiet period
'ou notice a serious dejected look on the faces of Tro-5day it's not because they’re worried about the rays of atomic bomb, its because finals are one week away and ie students realiy have something to worry about. It is these heavy-hearted souls that Colleen Phipps, former -—-. president of Mortar Board, origi-
ew plan aids rollment
GRIFFITH CHOSEN D.T. EDITOR
BARBARA WILLCOX . . . she lives
RAY SCOTT . . . Big o' me
*xteen weeks of school may have imed the memories of many suits, but everyone remembers with feet clarity the agonies suffered the faculty and student body ing those trying days of Sept. 29. and 31. 1945. How could anyone „:t the- tortures of scribbling out grams on the floor, and being ved around in a line for four its or more?
One way to prepare is to drop at the registrar's office some-— this week and obtain the tie folder of white cards known registration book No. 1. The ine cards in this booklet, which
____for Information files in
'fferent onivendty offices, relire more than a little time to II »wt. Obtaining and filling | in early will save many ious minutes when Feb. 28 Us around.
t would be particularly wise to the first card in the book, which •Ives a little matte* of a phy-1 examination, properly okayed orehand.
After filling out page one in ink, book may be presented at 115 ysicsJ Education building be-een the hours of 11:30 a.m. and p.m. during this week, and from
0	a.m. to noon on Saturday.
_ hook will be stamped at this *e by a representative of the alth Service office, thus elimin-ng a lengthy procedure on reg-ration day.
tudents who are enrolled in phy-
1	education classes will have r registration books processed their individual instructor.
culty wives Ian musicale
Faculty Wives club of SC is isoring the presentation of the versity Madrigal Singers at 4 Wednesday in Bovard auditor-under the direction of Dr. T. Krone, associate director he School of Music.
-atured guest soloist will be Jose ra Brandao, pianist, guest con-r. composer, and professor of music in the National Con-of Orpheonic Singing in miero and director of Mad-there. He is also in the training of music the schools of Brazil, ection of Heitor Villa-r of the conservatory, rector of music in the
razil.
„ who for the past year a fellowship student at of the Institute of -in, will play two groups of numbers, the works of VII-•bos. reflecting the latter’s ears of composition and show-his interest in the folklore folk music of Brazil. Aside Artnr Rubenstein. Brandao robably the only pianist who played most of the piano com-ions of Villa-Lobos, brilliant group of Madrigal •’ill be presented in two The first, three Brazilian songs written for madrigal has ben arranged by ao, with the English text by rone. The second group will e six native impressions, the itions of Villa-Lobos, musical program will fol-regular February meeting on Pkst ii
nated Stop wee If two years ago.
Today, according to tradition, Stop week officially begins, and all social functions connected with the university will cease for one week. This is to give students an opportunity to study and rest (?) before finals without the interruption of social ; functions.
“I hope that all students will cooperate with Stop week,” stated Jackie Boice, vice-president of ASSC, “as the week was originated for the purpose of allowing students more time to cram.”
If you happen to be among the lucky few who haven't a care in the world this week, you might try driving down the row every night and sounding mighty blasts on your horn every hour on the hour, just to keep the aspiring exam passers awake while sweating.
Before Stop week was inaugurated. many of the social organizations on campus scheduled their last social events of the term during the week before finals, which put an added worry on Trojans who were trying to find time to study. Miss Phipps presented the *dea of Stop week to the ASSC council, and after being passed by the senate, the week liecamc an official function of SC.
“If students use Stop week for its original purpose.” stated Bill Armbruster, president of ASSC. “there will be fewer letters sent home to parents cushioning the blow which will undoubtedly follow.”
According to Jackie Boice. it is necessary for all students to cooperate with Stop week in order to make it effective, and Trojans should be willing to do this, as they will be benefiting themselves more than anyone else.
Cage will sculpt Lincoln in lecture
“The Face of Lincoln.” will be the topic presented by Prof. Merrill Gage of the department of fine arts. His talk is to be given tomorrow in 101 Harris at 3 p.m. During his address. Mr. Gage, a tcacher of the art of sculptering. will simultaneously sculpture the head of Lincoln.
Bigamy, ghosts tax novelist in Spirit'
Bigamy is a big enough problem I to tax the mind of any man. while being haunted by a mischievous ghost is likely to drive him into hysteria. When the two situations ! are coupled, though, by the return of a first wife from the astral plane, as is done in Noel Coward’s i rollicking “Blithe Spirit,” which is being currently presented in Bovard auditorium by the SC drama depar-ment, the result is that the greater portion of the hysteria is transmitted to the audience.
Closing a five-day run with performances tonight and tomorrow, the comedy stars Barbara Willcox, Janet Lees, Barbara Lynde, and Ray Scott, with the capable support of Shirleymae Spaulding, Frank George,, and Joan Martin.
The plot revolves around a middle-aged British novelist, Charles Condomine. who, in an effort to obtain some local color for a book, calls in a medium, Madame Arcati, to conduct a seance. The plan backfires, however, when, after “filling out al those forms and waiting for hours in drafty passages,” the ghost of his first wife puts in ar. appearance.
To add confusion to the matter, his second wife, who cannot hear or see wife No. 1. attributes his wierd actions to an excessive amount of alcohol, and, between the two women, Mr. Condomine's life is 1 made thoroughly miserable.
After a slow start, the action ! accelerates until the humorous situations are conrng so thick and fast that the audience dares not take time out to laugh in fear of missing something.
Between the genius of Noel Coward and the especially fine comedy performances by Ray Scott and Barbara Lynde, in the rolls of the novelist and the bicycle-riding spiritualist respectively.
Janet Lees piays the part of the first wife. Hsr gray robes and
deathly white pallor present something of a shock not only the first time she appears, but also on her succeeding entrances. She handles the portrayal of the disillusioned and homesick spirit with considerable dexterity and brought the house down with a succession of quips audible only to the audience and her bewildered former spouse.
The role of the sophisticated Ruth Condomine, wife No. 2, is well filled by Barbara Willcox, whose stunning yvarlrobe is only surpassed by the sensationally funny attire of the robust Madame Arcati.
Series of recitals to close Thursday
The last in the School of Music’3 recital series for this term will be presented at 2:15 Thursday in Bowne Hall.
“This recital is one which music majors are expected to attend,” said Miss Pearl A. Macloskey, in charge of the School of Music office.
' “Dr. Max Krone, associate director of the school, will be in charge of the program in the absence of Dr. Max Swarthout, who is leaving to represent SC at the musical convention in Detroit,” she stated.
The first portion of Thursday’s program will include: “Fear Not Ye, O Israel,” Buck, and “Ah, Love but a Day,” Beach, sung by Elizabeth Garrott: “Spirit Song,” Hayden, and ‘'Ballatella'’ from “Pagliacci.” Leon-! cavillo, sung by Katherine Stewart; and cello concerto in B-flat major, Boccherini, played by Romneya Miller,
Trovet concert features artists
Four SC musicians and a guest artist w’ill make their appearance tomorrow afternoon in the Student lounge in the opening concert of the "Music in the Afternoon” series, sponsored by the Trovets. This first musical in the series js scheduled for 3:15 p.m.
The guest artist is John M. Mills. Sl/c, USN. now stationed at San Pedro. Appearing as soloists also will be Gloria Chappell, violinist; Frederick Donnelly, cellist; Collette Young, soprano, and Matt Doran, flutist. These four students are considered as Troy’s outstanding musicians.
Mr. Mills, a tenor, is a native of Raleigh. N. C. Before entering the navy, he studied with Coenraad Bos in New York. By way of clarification. Mr. Bos is vocal coach for Helen Traubel, Metropolitan Opera star.
For his songs on his “Music in the Afternoon” appearance. Mills has chosen “Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes.” Ben Jonson, and the i “Flower Song.” from “Carmen,” Bizet.
Miss Chappell, who has studied the violin since the age of four, is now concert mistress of the SC syTnphony orchestra. She has made concert tours in South Am-eria and Cuba and has played as 1 soloist with the San Diego,
Santa Ana. Long Beach, and Connecticut symphony orchestras.
Affiliated with Phi Beta, professional music and dramatic art fraternity, Miss Chappell won the 1944 California State competition in violin.
Selections of Miss Chappell will include “Ziguenerweisen,” Sara-sate, and “Caprice Venois,” Kreisl-
WILL RENDA . . heads series
er.
Frank Donnelly is a native Californian. Provijig his versatility as a musician. Donnelly has played the piano, trombone and cello. He is now a member of the Hancock ensemble and first cellist with the SC orchestra.
Donnelly will play “Chant du Menestral,” and “Serenade Espagnole,” Glazounow, in the first Trovets-sponsored concert.
“The School of Music believes that this series of concerts will prove to be of great benefit, both to the artist, and the layman. There is an incalculable reward in performing good music, and a sense of true satisfaction derived from hearing it,” said Dr. Max T. Krone, associate director of the School of Music, yesterday.
Gypsy dances, love songs, and English ballads are expected to create an informal atmosphere for all music lovers.
“Stress has been placed on a variety of different types of music in order that the concert might appeal to everyone,” commented Will Renda, director of the concert series.
Credit for the art and poster work goes to Mary Jane Woodrow, Kappa Alpha Theta, who is responsible for the posters on display around the campus, publicizing the concert series.
D.T. proletariat ignores signals; paper goes on
Stop week means “stop” for social events on campus, but to editors, desk editors, reporters, and copyreaders of the Southern California Daily Trojan, the signal will remain green throughout the week and through Monday, Feb. 18.
In other words, the D.T., which is so eagerly grabbed from its resting place in the Student Bookstore, will be available all this week and during the first two days of next week, according to Jack R. Estes, editor.
For those journalism majors who are in doubt about the publishing dates, Estes made it clear that he will wield the whip un-. til Feb. 19, and all workers will be held responsible to fulfill their duties.
The lash will then be handed
to William I. Griffith, new editor, for use in re-publishing the sheet oh Monday, Mar. 4. A registration issue will be printed if necessary between Feb. 19 and Mar. 4.
Steel sees end of long battle
WASHINGTON. Feb. 10.—(U.E)— The long war of nerves over a settlement of the steel industry wage dispute neared an end tonight with all sides anticipating a decision hourly by President Truman on a steel prices increase expected to end the 21 day-old strike by 750,000 workers.
It was uncertain whether the price announcement would be accompanied by issuance of a new national wage-price directive or the anticipated shakeup of top economic officials making price administrator Chester Bowles stabilization director.
Informed sources said that a recommendation for a S5 a ton increase in steel prices had been placed before Mr. Truman and Ihe decision now rests with the chief executive. The boost is expected to apply only to carbon steel products. It would cover a wage increase of 18cents an hour for the steelworkers.
A decision was forecast in time to enable U. S. Steel corporation, and the United Steelworkrs (CIO) to complete a wage agreement tomorrow of Tuesday. Ratification by the union could be obtained by Thursday or Friday and the document executed to permit a return to work starting next Monday.
The walkout has seriously retarded reconversion and is regarded as the greatest threat to economic stabilization.
Mr. Truman had asked his special steel fact-finding panel to report today but latest word was that it would be delayed.
Estes announces new staff head at banquet
William I. Griffith, assistant editor of the Daily Trojan, has been selected to be editor for the coming term, it was announced Friday night.
Jack R. Estes, editor of the D.T., who is to be graduated this term, made the announcement at the annual journalism banquet held at Scully's restaurant	■—
Students voice relief as prof. gets new home
for the School of Journalism.
Griffith attended SC in 1941 and left with the ERC in that year for military service. He returned to Troy in November, 1944, and has worked on the D.T. as copyreader, reporter, and desk editor since his return. He has served as assistant editor, for the term under Estes. Griffith is the secretary-treasurer of Sigma Delta Chi, national professional journalism fraternity.
Estes has served as editor for the term, being elected in November to edit the first eight-column, full-sized Daily Trojan since January, 1943. He has served in the Daily Trojan staff as reporter, copyreader, desk editor, and the past summer worked as assistant editor under Frank McMahon. He served as vice-president of Sigma Delta Chi, and as a member of Trojan Knights.
Estes gave a short farewell speech , at the banquet and gave his special j thanks to the diligent work of Tim j Sullivan, feature editor. June Schwartz, who last summer served as women's editor and this term as . Women's editor with Joyce Greenberg. All three are to be graduated this term.
“I also wish to express my thanks for the fine work as desk editors and assistant desk editors done by Avonne Moore, Don Good-all, Eunice Bydal, Donna Knox, Jerry Goldman. Carl Gebhart, Guy Bushby, B. J. Conlan. Erwin Newton, and Kay Mancusi,” Estes said.
“I wish to commend Charles Neis- j wender, June Slingerland. and Goldman for their work on the feature page and to Jim Hagerty, now edi- 1 tor of the Trojan Owl, for work done on the sports page,” Estes continued.
Estes also announced that assistant editor, managing editor, associate editor, sports editor, women’s j
editor, and feature editor would all be appointed at a later date to serve for the spring term.
“In conclusion,” Estes said, “I wish to express my thanks to Griffith, Ginny Brumfield, Lois Stephenson, Lucien'Gandolfo, Miss Schwartz, Miss Greenberg, and Sullivan for their work in assisting me, and the members of the entire staff of reporters, and copy-readers for their outstanding efforts to make the D.T. a success.” Guests for the banquet included members of the University News bureau, editors of the Wampus and El Rodeo, and Frank McMahon and Mary Frances Touton, former D.T. editors.
The cheerful look on the ^ •> of ail Polysci students studying under the direction of Dr. Wilbert Hindman, assistant professor of political science, can be matched only by the equally cheerful look on the good doctor’s face.
All this “sunshine in midwinter” atmosphere is due to the fact that the aforementioned professor has succeeded in finding a new place to live after living for the past few weeks with an eviction from present quarters staring him in the face.
Idealistic observers of the situation credit the cheerfulness of Dr. Hindman’s students to the fact that they are happy to know that their prof isn’t going to have to move into a tent or an abandoned garage.
The more cynically minded feel sure that the broad grins are emanating from students as a sign of relief.
As one thoughtful Trojan put it, “Happy? You bet I’m happy. Ever since Doc Hindman got that notice that his lease was up I’ve been plenty worried. A man with no place to live is in no mental state to correct finals, yuh know.”
Reds demand Indies probe
LONDON. Feb. 10.—Russian chief delegate Andrei I. Vishinsky, charging that the present situation in the Netherlands East Indies was a spark which might start another world war. demanded today th^t the United Nations security council send an on-the-spot five-power commission to investigate.
The United States, Great Britain. The Netherlands, Russia and China would be the investigating powers.
After speeches by Vishinsky: Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin. Netherlands foreign minister Elco Van Klennens and Egyptian delegate Mahvoud Riaz the security council adjourned until 5 p.m. Monday.
Whitchurch plans speech to faculty
Dr. Irl G. Whitchurch, dean of the Graduate School of Religion, will be the principal speaker at the Men’s Faculty club’s final meeting of the winter term, Wednesday noon in the tearoom, third floor, Student Union.
Dr. Whitchurch's qualifications to give an enlightening view of the subject he has chosen—“Religion and the Claims of Truth”—are many. He has served as lecturer at various seminaries, training schools, and conferences. Before coming to SC in 1945, he taught ethics and philosophy at Garret Biblical institute. He is a member of the American Philosophical association and the American Theological society, and has contributed numerous articles to religious pour-nals.
Reservations for the luncheon may be made today by calling the office of Howard W. Patmore, president of the club, station 240. Those who prefer may bring their own lunches, or come in .time to hear the speaker at 12:30
Midge Hoerner chosen Sigma Chi sweetheart
Midge Hoerner, Delta Gamma, was crowned “Sweetheart of Sigma Chi” in a traditional ceremony at a dinner-dance of that organization Saturday night at the Brentwood country club.
Covered by photographers from Life magazine and campus, the men presented Miss Hoer- j
ner with a Sigma Chi diamond sap-	as wartime conditions permitted.
phire sweetheart pin. Her name	Contest for the title of “sweetheart”
was revealed by Chuck Martin, re-	began more than a month ago when
tiring president, to the crowd of 180.	sororities and unaffiliated women
i Only Martin knew results of the elected representatives to attend a , ..	, , .	. series of dinners at the Sigma Chi
election, and his announcement was ; .	_ .. .__.__
house. By eliminating a few women
each night, members chose the three
finalists.
Miss Hoerner was escorted by Wally Jones, while Misses Steitz and Wright dated Jim Gray and Sherman Baker.
Faculty
Hirt to address music groups' winter concert
Combination of choir, chorus, orchestra set program for Thursday
Charles C. Hirt, head of the department of sacred music at SC, and well-known choir director. wUl conduct a winter concert featuring the combined efforts of the university chorus, university A Capella choir, and the usiversity orchestra to be given in Bovard auditorium, Thursday at 8:15 p.m.
Mr. Hirt is presently minister ol music at the Hollywood Presbyterian church. He will be guest conductor the Annual Spring Music Festival Riverside County on Apr. 27.
■ is also guest’ conductor of the combined cathedral choirs of Covina. Corona. South Parks. Amam-bra and Downey which are making tours of California and Arizona with Dennis Morgan, radio and motion picture star, as soloist. This group is also makihg Columbia recordings.
The first half of the program will consist of renditions by the choir and chorus under the direction of Hirt, “I Have Longed for Thy Saving Health.” Byrd; “Glory to God,” Pergolesi; “Bayushky Bayou,” Evans; “I Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray,” Cain; “My Lovely Celia.” Wilson; “The Pedlar* Wilson; “Nightfall in Skye,” Robertson; and “Czechoslovakian Dance Song,” Krone.
“Dona Nobis Pacem.” by Ralph Vaughan Williams, will be featured by the university orchestra under the direction of Ingolf Dahl. “This work is very modern and is based partly on the text of Walt Whitman,” said Dahl.
Soloists are Jerold Shepherd, baritone, Joan Sharp, soprano, and Irene Robertson.
Rehearsals for the A Capella choir and chorus will be held in Bovard auditorium on the following days: Monday, 3:15 p.m.: Tuesday, 2:15 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Rehearsals for the orchestra are scheduled for Monday at 3:15 p.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m.
The rehearsal for Wednesday for both orchestra and choir will be a full dress rehearsal.
a surprise to all.
Miss Hoerner was escorted to the throne by the past president, pinned, kissed, and seated by him.
As members sang “Sweetheart of Sigma Chi,” she was crowned and presented with a scepter and a j large bouquet of white roses.
Ginny Lee Steitz, Alpha Chi j Omega, and June Wright, Kappa Alpha Theta, were chosen as attendants from a list of 18 sorority • * • Aomens tea will be given to-and unaffiliated women. They were morrow honoring the women gradu-given crested costume jewelry sprays j ates °f 1946. Hostesses from the | and bouquets of red roses.	faculty will be from the physical
Dates of the men were presented ! education, physical therapy, and oc-with crested compacts at the ex- cupational therapy departments, elusive Sigma Chi event.	The tea will be held in the Colonial
The traditional coronation, last room of University library from 3 held in 1942, was revived as soon to 5 in the afternoon.
Soviet holds first vote since 1937
MOSCOW. Feb. 10.——An estimated 100.000.000 Soviet voters streamed to the polls today in Russia's first general election since 1937. casting their ballots for some 1400 deputies to the supreme Soviet amid a carnival atmosphere of brass bands and flag-decked streets.
It was estimated that 50,000.000 ballots had been cast by noon Moscow time. The election has been preceded by a three months campaign by Soviet leaders urging the Russians to cast an even greater vote of confidence in the Soviet system than the 98.6 percent of all eligible votes polled in 1937.
The election is secret, but the voters have no choice of candidates. They are voting for deputies to the union council, elected on the basis of one representative for each 300,-000 population, and the council of nationalities, composed of 26 representatives for each constitutent republic. These two bodies form the Soviet parliament.
Wesleyans install Fiske as president
Installing Betty Fiske as new president, the Wesley club met last night to discuss the topic, “Should the Church Participate in Politics?”
A Negro group from the Hamilton Methodist church presented a program of vocal and instrumental numbers, in addition to Wesleyan entertainment. Virginia Hyienk played selections on the violin.