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Vol. XXXVII
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Los Angeles, Calif., Tuesday, Apr. 2, 1946
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Tidal Wave Hits Coast Vets Receive Checks
Council Sets Iran Head Essay Contest Supports
Ala Claims
-ReBigious Schedule
fntries to Emphasize Concepts of Religion,
Effects on Everyday Campus Relationships
A religious essay contest, begun yesterday and continuing lor three weeks, is being sponsored by the Council on Religion. It is designed to stimulate wider interests in religion and its application to everyday life.
“The contest is part of the campus-wide Religious
Emphasis week which started yes--
terday.” said Virginia Owens, chair- \ man of the education commission of j > the Council on Religion.
Don Gibbs, president of the ‘uncil. states that all regularly registered SC student* are eligible ~r participation in the contest.
R80KAL CONCEPTS	,^g^|
"The essays should begin with I writer's personal concept of re- j non. followed by a practical appli- j tion to campus life,"- Gibbs said, j he body of the essay should deal i ith religion in practice and how j effects everyday relationships, j t only among students but among 1 individuals.’' he continued, iibbs stated that the essays ;
1st be typewritten and should • t contain more than 1500 words. ! ey will be judged on the basis of j iginality, style and content, and :uld be submitted to the Coun-of Religion office in the Student 1 unge.
Cl^TY TO JUDGE [judges for the contest will be I from members of the facul-and will be announced next _k.” he continued. iThe Council of Religion will to publish and arrange for io production of the winning es-«.’* Gibbs said.
VIRGINIA OWENS
. .announces contest
op Methodist ill be Guest
liss Phyllis Rae Aden, Chris- ! i Education director of the First thodist church of Pasadena, will >ak at today's Freshman club eting in the YWCA house at >n.
<1 embers of the Freshman club's ssdav group are urged by Pres- j it Betty Brown to attend the ting.
iss Aden will discuss her ex- j noes in South America, where j lived for 18 years in Argen- j She was bom in Buenos ; of missionary parents. Miss ; n speaks fluent Spanish and ! uently lectures to senice clubs i university groups on Latin 1 erican foik-lore, music, and cul- ,
he is a graduate of Occidental | ege and has served as a leader j the Student Christian associa-
sic Recital Applause
capacity audience applauded a recital by William Teaford. '1 of Music student of Miss 6teuber. in Bowne hall Fri- ! ight.
ections from Mozart. Brahms! hopm featured the first part 1 program. Following the in- j ission. Teaford presented Mous- I "y’s •‘Pictures at an Exhibi-a musical portrayal of an art bin.
lerans lice
assure minimum delay in
processing to completion of edures necessary for payment uhsistence allowances < Train-Pay) to Public Law 16 (Re-tilitationi and Public Law 346 . L) students, every student has been in training as SC m Mar. 1. 1946, and has not ‘red training pay due on 7. 1. 1946, is urgently request-to appear at the offiee of vet-n affairs on Apr. 2 and 3. 1946. tudents whose names begin A to L inclusive, will report Apr. t between 8:30 a. m. and p.m.
tudents from M to Z will re-•n Apr. 3 between 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
h student will be asked to it the following:
Full name.
C Number or ASN Number. Present home address.
Date of receipt of Letter of ity.
Disposition of the Letter of itf and date.
Ghyka to Talk About Chinese This Afternoon
Early Orient History Subject of Lecture By Visiting Doctor
Matila Ghyka. visiting professor in esthetics and semantics, will present the first in a series of lectures on early Chinese civilization at 4:15 this afternoon.
The lecture will be held in the assembly room at Mudd hall, and everydne is invited to attend. Emphasizing the importance of a knowledge of the early or pre-history of China as a basis for achieving a full appreciation and understanding of that nation's history, symbolism and art. Dr. Ghyka's first talk will serve as an introduction ,to Chinese history.
Dr. Ghyka will lecture again a week from today, and finally, a week from next Tuesday. His talk next week will cover jade art, and his third lecture, ending the series, will deal with Chinese portraiture.
Stressing the fact that there is a definite link between ,the three phases of Chinese civilization which his talks shall cover, Dr. Ghyka stated that it would be impossible to understand the art of China without a knowledge of her symbolism, and similarly, it would not be possible to understand Ciiinese symbolism without a knowledge ol Chinese history.
In these lectures, Dr. Ghyka will also discuss the relations of Confucius. Tao and Buddha. A Rumanian by birth, Tie has lectured at | the University of London, and is a noted writer.
Premier Es-Sultaneh * Repudiates Russians; Moscow Stays Silent
NEW YORK, April 1—(UP) — Iranian premier Ahmed Ghavam Es-Sultaneh, repudiating Russian charges that Ambassador Hussein Ala ex-: ceeded his authority in pressing Iran’s case before the United Nations Security Council, cabled UNO Secretary General Trygve Lie today that
Ala had his complete backing.
The first official statement to the council since it addressed inquiries Friday to Russia and Iran on the status of their dispute came as Tehran dispatches reported that Ghavam and his cabinet were drafting their answer.
NO RUSS REPLY
There was still no word whether Russia would even reply. A London Daily Express dispatch reported that two Russian diplomatic couriers passed through Shannon airport on their way to the United States with important documents, but there 1 was no indication of their nature.
Premier Ghavam had told the . United Press Saturday that'Ala had 1 his full support. The Council, however, can recognize as official only formal communications from governments, and Iran gave hers today in the cablegram from Ghavam which said:
CABLE TEXT
“Tehran, April 1.
“Hussein Ala has been and continues to be fully accredited and qualified to represent Iran in the matter concerning Iran now before the Security Council and in any other matter concerning Iran which may come before the Security (Continued on Page 4)
The agenda for Religious Emphasis week, sponsored by the Student Council of Religion, is as follows:
Today
Speaker—Father Benjamin F. Bowling, “Religious Challenge to Youth,” art and lecture room, 11 a. m. to 12 noon. Tomorrow
Speakers—Dr. and Mrs. Harold Case, “Courtship and Marriage Relationships,” art and lecture room, 1:15 to 2:15 p. m. Book interpretation—Lawrence C. Nelson, “Our Roving Bible,” art and lecture room, 3:15 p. m.
Speakers at sorority and fraternity houses and residence halls.
Thursday, Apr. 4 Speaker—Chaplain Williston VVirt,” Acts of God,” art and lecture room, 2:15 p. m.
Friday, Apr. 5
Memorial assembly, Bovard auditorium, 10 to 10:50 a. m.
Music School Plans Prizes
Announcements of several mus^ awards and openings have been received by the School of Music office.
The University of Illinois has announced opening for competition for the annual Kate Neal Kinley memorial fellowship, open ,to graduates of accredited music, art, or architecture institutions. This fellowship provides $1000 to be used for one year’s advanced study of the fine arts, either in the United States or abroad. Applications must be submitted not later than May 1.
A cash prize of $1000 will be given in September to the winner of a contest for excellehce in piano rendition of the works of Claude Debussy, according to the E. Robert Schmitz School of Piano in San Francisco. Preliminaries will be held in various cities with the final competition planned for September in San Francisco.
The United States Military academy at West Point has announced openings in both the academy band and the field music detachment.
Details of these announcements, including addresses to which applications should be sent, are available at the School of Music office.
Rich Discusses Russ Demands In Iran Crisis
British Fear Soviet Desire for Bases,
Oil, Says Instructor
Why the land which gave us the arange, the rug, and Omar Khayam is currently giving us World War III jitters, was explained yesterday by Clifford Rich, instructor in political science.
“Today Russia claims that she must have a friendly government in Iran for two reasons. One reason is to secure oil commissions and the other reason is to establish naval bases,” Mr. Rich said.
“The British fear this Russian influence in Iran and are attempting ,to prevent Russia from obtaining control of the Abadan oil fieldss.
I RUSSIANS FAVOR TUDAH
"In an attempt to establish a friendly government,” Mr. Rich continued, “the Russians are supporting the political party, Tudali (meaning ‘masses’), that was started in 1941. This is a left wing party.
“The British favor .the Shah, a king, who is now in power. It is through the Shah that they gained their oil concessions,” Mr. Rich remarked.
Iran, once a center of culture famous for its Persian rugs and beautiful Moslem architecture, is now a backward country in need of agrarian reform, according to Mr. Rich.
LAND OWNED BY FEW
The land is owned by a few. The peasants are allowed only two-fifths of a share while three-fifths goes ,to the landowners. Iran also had the worst war-time inflation of the near or middle east countries, wheat and meat prices being primarily effected.
Ninety per cent of the people of Iran are illiterate, Mr. Rich added. The only industries are some handicrafts and the foreign-con-trolled oil wells. Living standards are comparatively low; public sanitation is ignored; and the death rate of the country is one of the highest in the world.
PERSIAN GULF IS PRIZE
With world reserves of oil shrinking, the Persian gulf is a prize to be coveted. It is the center of a band of underdeveloped countries which fringe on the south from Turkey to China.
Mr. Rich concluded with the opinion that if Iran’s economic problems are not solved, she may look for help from Russia which is her closest neighbor to the north.
Cops, Robbers Fail to Thwart SC Geologist
Gunplay, wild-west style, failed to thwart the progress of education yesterday as an SC geology class got off to Its scheduled 9 o’clock opening.
But not before Dr. H. R. Gale,
class instructor, had some anxious moments, spent on a Pacific Electric train stalled on San Pedro street while a gun battle roared ahead. Police were dueling with a desperate gunman holed up in a hotel room.
After a 20-minute delay the firing ceased, the train proceeded, and Dr. Gale, triumphant if breathless, faced his expectant students at the advertised time.
Classes, like the show, must go on.
Father Bowling Gives University Students
Religion's Challenge
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Second Religious Emphasis Week Speaker Scheduled for Address In Art, Lecture Room of University Library at 11 Today
Answering some of the modern objections to religion, Father Benjamin F. Bowling CSP, pastor of the Church of St. Paul the Apostle, West Los Angeles, will speak today at 11 in the art and lecture room of the University library. He has chosen the subject, “Religion’s Challenge Today,” in which to answer some of these objections:
(1) Religion is a retreat from life, (2) r eligion is based on fear. (3) religion is too
authoritarian, (4) religion takes
Case Speaks In Clubroom
Futhering ,the spirit of Religious Emphasis week, Dr. Harold Case, pastor of the First Methodist church in Pasadena, will speak to the Men’s Faculty club luncheon tomorrow noon in the tearoom on the third floor of the Student Union.
Dr. Case comes to the SC campus well qualified to promote Religious Emphasis w7eek^ as he has been a leader for .these activtiies several times in the past. The Pasadena preacher, who is in national demand as a speaker, received his training at Baker university, Boston University School of Theology, Harvard university, and Northwestern university.
“Because of the limited facilities, only those faculty members on the permanent reservation list may be accommodated for lunch. However, all others are welcome to come at 12:30 p.m. to hear the speaker,” stated Howard W. Patmore, president of the Men’s Faculty club.
The club was originated for all the male members of the SC fac* ulty, and it sponsors a luncheon for the entire faculty every Wednesday.
Fraternity Elects Rand
Ray Rand was elected president of Alpha Delta Sigma, national advertising fraternity, at a recent meeting. Other officers elected were: Ed Holley, vice-president; John Landis, secretary; and Kenneth Rohm, treasurer.
Band to Compete At Circus Jubilee
In an effort to repeat a pre-war victory, the Trojan Band competes against 20 southern California musical organizations in a parade during tfcie annual Circus week jubilee at Palm Springs Saturday.
The bands will be judged on
musical ability as well as on parade maching and featured drills in i the competition that will carry over until the following Apr. 13.
Evans Urges Faith in Self
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... will hold a “get-acquainted” social tomorrow at the home of Helen Hall Moreland, dean of women, 632 West J9th St.. from S ta 4:30 p.m.
Urging that “the student today needs faith in a person and not faith in a' program,” Dr. Louis Hadley Evans, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Hollywood, formally opened Religious Emphasis week last night in Bovard auditorium.
Dennis Morgan, radio and motion picture star, appeared on the program and sang a number of musical selections. Morgan is a member of Dr. Evans’ church.
Stressing the fact that a mythology for God is “creeping up on people,” Dr. Evans said “We may not believe what tomorrow holds, but we can believe in who holds tomorrow.”
“Everyone is sacred,” he continued, “and a scientist once said that ‘I’m frightened and I want everyone else to be frightened.” Other scientists have stated that the development of the spiritual is going to tell whether scientists have a reputation as murderers or as saviors,” he added.
Emphasizing that “you can separate
sociology from theology because the brotherhood of man will always depend on the fatherhood of God,” Dr. Evans said General MacArthur referred to the Pacific war as a theological problem because the wrong conception of God, like Shintoism, results in the wrong relationship of men.
“The faith we need now is too big for us to handle alone. When a man at the locks wants to lift a battleship, he can’t do it with his puny hands, he must open the locks and let the sea in. In the same way, we can’t lift the world with our puny arms; we must open the locks of faith and let God in,” Dr. Evans concluded.
A familiar figure at SC, Dr. Evans was onq of the main speakers at last year’s Religious Emphasis week. He is interested in religious work in colleges and universities throughout the nation. His interests in religion have carried him to missionary institutions in Asia, Africa, the Holyland, and Greece.
Child Problems To be Aired At Conference
Specialists Address Women’s Group Here On American Youth
The 16th annual session of the .Women’s Civic conference will get
underway with a comprehensive
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panel discussion of American youth, Apr. 11, in Bovard auditorium,
Marc N. Goodnow, lecturer in journalism and executive secretary of the Women's Civic conference, has announced.
The conference was founded in 1930 under the aegis of the SC School of Government for the purpose of studying .the problems of local, state, and national government.
Although the conference passes no resolutions and takes no action of a political nature, it has originated and fostered many movements for the public good. Among these are bond issues for civic improvements, humanitarian movements for child welfare, and in 1944. a program for .the establishment and expansion of health centers and clinics for the prevention of tuberculosis, venereal diseases, diptheria, and smallpox in Los Angeles.
“OUR FUTURE CITIZENS”
The panel discussion dealing with “Our Future Citizens” will be presided over by the Rev. Henry David Gray, pastor of the Congregational church, South Pasadena.
The first portion of the panel will take up the subject, “Their Health.” The speakers will be Dr. C. M. Sellery, director of the Health Service section of the Los Angeles city schools and Dr. Arthur R. -Timme, director of the Mental Hygiene unit in the city schools.
OTHER SPEAKERS NAMED
Mr. G. Millage Montgomery, assistant superintendent of the city schools; Mr. Bruce A. Findlay, director of visual education, Los Angeles city schools; and Mrs. Helen Rachford, director of the division of audio-visual education, Los Angeles county schools, will speak on the subject of education.
To conclude the panel discussion, Dr. Robert A. McKibben, director of All-Nations foundation and Mr. Heman G. Stark of the Chief Division of Field Services, California Youth authority, will fllscuss "Their Conservatism.”
GOOD NEIGHBOR POLICY
Another important aspect of this conference is the discussion, ‘‘The Life and Times of the Good Neighbor Policy,” by Edward Tomlinson, noted American authority on hemisphere affairs and associate editor of Collier’s magazine, Tomlinson is a nationally known radio commentator and for the past 23 years has been an advisor on inter-Am-erican affairs. He has covered 300,-000 miles by air, visiting South American countries.
Mrs. James Scarborough, former president of the League of Women Voters, will preside as general chairman of the session, and Mrs. Kenneth M. Payne of Glendale will serve as vice-chairman.
ALL WOMEN WELCOME
While sponsored by women’s clubs and the university, the conference is open to all women. Reservations should be made before Apr. 9 to assure accommodation.
Approximately 1000 women are expected to attend the erent.
New Gag Rag With Salty 'Air' To Show Soon
The “Trojan Tar” has invaded the campus, or would you say “has landed?” But its not a guy, girls, it’s a tricky little newspaper straight from the hearts of the NRO trainees.
After dusting the salt off the pages, you will find a bit of everything that would appeal to the boys in blue.
There’s news, gags, cartoons, gossip, and some very earnest appeals for recruits for an entertainment project that will probably be staged soon. There’s everything but a “Letters to the editor” department, but even that could happen.
Popular Class Will be Given
University College has announced the beginning of its second presentation of the course in “Public Relations” wfeich attracted one of the largest enrollments of any class in the Col'ege of Commerce or at the university when the course made its initial appearance last December.
The course, which will feature twelve of the Pacific Coast's leading public relations executives as lecturers, will present its first lecture tomorrow night at 7 p.m. ln Annex 103.
SPEAKERS NAMED
“Public Relations” will again be under the direction of Theodore G. Gross, former pubfic relations consultant, and will feature such lecturers as Don Gilman, executive vice-president of the Western Oil and Gas association; Mr. R. G. Kenyon, vice-president of the Southern California Edison company.
Mr. Gordon Henry, Pacific coast public relations director of the U. S. Rubber company; Mr. Richard Meybohm, director of public relations of Robinson's department store: and Mr. John Lee. president of the Menasco manufacturing company.
OTHERS WILL LECTURE
Also scheduled for lectures are Mr. R. F. Leheney, public relations director for the A. F. L.; Mr. J. A. Mellen of the Regional County Planning commission; Mr. Lynn Mowat, general manager of the Community Chest; Mr. Jack Smalley of Smalley, Levitt and Smith; and Mr. Ray Smith of the California Apparel associates.
The course has to do with policies and methods used by representative business concerns in creating and maintaining public good will; employee participation in public relations programs; and consumer attitudes and opinions. ♦
INFORMATION REQUESTED
Evidence of the great attention
the course is attracting is found in the numerous requests from universities. public relations groups, and other organizations throughout the nation for copies of the lectures as well as for articles describing the curriculum, declared to be a brand-new approach to the subject.
away our freedom, (5) religion is not scientific, (6> truth is only a matter of personal choice; there are no absolute values.
Fred Fox. chairman of the administrative committee of the Council of Religion, will introduce the speaker.
LOOK FOR STANDARDS
“Religion is a harmonious development of mind, soul, and body.’* Father Bowling said yesterday. “Youth today is looking for definite standards, a harmonious relationship between science, philosophy, and psychology. It is looking for a consistent, complete, mind-satisfying. and soul-satisfying philosophy of life.”
The Rev. Father Bowling is a member of the Congregation of St. Paul, first American order of priests. He obtained his degree from the Catholic University of America. Washington. D.C.. and his advance work was done in Rome. On the faculty of St. Mary’s college for nine years where he was also chaplain. he is now chaplain of the Newman olub at UCLA.
RELIGION CAN SATISFY
"Any religion that does not include the whole of life is incomplete.’’ Father Bowling emphasized. "Religion can square with the findings of modem science, and satisfy the human need for truth.”
Don Gibbs, president of the Council of Religion, stressed the fact that everyone is invited to hear Father Bowling, adding that “we hope that some of your objections to religion will be answered.”
The Rev. and Mrs. Harold C. Case, who have both contributed to the religious activities on the campus, will speak in the art and lecture room of the University library at 1:15 p. m. tomorrow. Their subject will be a discussion of the role of religion in courtship, marriage, and the home.
Japanese Subs At End of Road
ABOARD DESTROYER UQS GOODRICH OFF SASEBO. Japan, Apr. 1—<U.P)—Twenty-four Japanese submarines, including the craft that sank the Heavy Cruiser USS Indianapolis, were sunk today m a U. S. navy operation called “road’s end.”
Thirty-three of the submarines were blown up with demolitions charges. The 24th—the 1-403—was sent to the bottom by shell fire from this destroyer and the Destroyer Larson.
Informal to Be Held
An informal reception will be held in YWCA building on campus, Friday, 8 p.m. Students belonging to the Christian Church are invited to attend. The Rev. Perry Morris and Mrs. Morris, director of religious education and youth work of the Christian Churches of southern California, and Dr. and Mrs. Perry J. Rice, chairman of the campus commission of Christian Churches, will be in the reception line.
Red Cross Meeting
There will be a meeting of the Red Cross staff tomorrow at 2:15 p.m. at the Red Cross house, according to Ginny Lee Steitz, Red
Cross chairman.
The Red Cross board of directors will meet at noon tomorrow at the Red Cross house, according to Alice Lippiatt.
President's Office Notice
Since classes art NOT DISMISSED to allow of attendance upon Assemblies, a number *f hours have been scheduled In order that more students may attend the lectures*
Religious Emphasis Week Schedule:
11 a.m. Apr. 2 Art * Lecture Room, Doheny Library Building. 1:15 p.m. Apr. 3 Art A Lecture Room, Doheny Library Building.
2:15 p.m. Apr. 4 Art A Lecture Room, Doheny Library Building.
10 a.m. Apr. 5 Bovard Audltort-
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