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Male Animal raws crowd n first run
Cast prepares for re-run tonight, tomorrow in Bovard
by Tanva Sprager
D.T. drama critic
A capacity house and ovations from an appreciative aud-jnce ushered in the initial performance of “The Male Animal” |i Bovard auditorium last night.
The stars, Mary Alden, Jim George, Bill Schneider, and larles Newman, and cast did an admirable job on the comedy
James Thurber and Elliot Nu- .	- --
tat. They presented a production j [th many weeks of hard work be-Ind it, on the part of both the 1st and the technical crew.
The plot of the play concerns young college professor, his wife,
|nd their entanglements in an cademic controversy, the eternal ingle, and the Michigan foot-ill game. It stresses the fact, as |s wife later realizes, that the !»pular conception of the “Male imai" is erroneous, lary Alden, AOPi, projected the snality of the undecided and fused young wife very success-
War trial cites beastiality in Allied killings
PALACE OF JUSTICE. Neuern-berg. Dec. 13.—(U.E)—Concentration camp prisoners were hanged beside decorated Christmas .trees, other victims were executed in alphabetical order and listed as victims of heart disease and American army war prisoners were hanged for destroying bridges, it was A capable performance was j charged today at the war crimes by Jim George as the deter- I trial. ied professor, Tommy Turner. j The 21 prisoners in the dock boisterous returned football stared at the floor as two United i, Joe Ferguson, was well preted by the comedy abilities of ;i Phi BiU Schneider, bette Bishinger, AOPi, and Chi Ted Lundigan were a charming as the ineenue leads, and shoa- j "ueL,y vent«1 thelr hatred al ability in their characteri- j ews‘
German documents were cited to prove the defendants directly or indirectly, with the aid of the armed forces, carried out for years their program of oppression, persecution, torture and murder.
Flossenburg concentration center was the subject of much of the day's evidence. It was there that the *Nazis, according to United States prosecutor Thomas J. Dodd, hanged internees last Christmas
j States prosecutors detailed to the international military tribunal how | they and their accomplices enslav-ed millions, made German concentration camps a symbol of bestial
)ns.
Lfost outstanding was the work I Charles Newman, as Dean Da-A definite understanding of dean's character was shown his interpretation.
*ie shallow7 and materialistic [tee. Ed Keller, was ably done by lA Bill Chapman, while Herb portrayed the typical college (ball player.
Peggy Parsons, Barbara Lynde, Irence Wagner, and Stanley [in were good in their smaller
of a professional caliber were ied and made under the diion of Evadna Blackburn, and |umes achievad an ensemble ef-under the direction of Kay ren.
the surface, the p ay is a ly, but “betr/eer th; lines” a profound and deep message been written. A treat deal of try and understanding is on the part of the actors, »jeet this meaning across the [.tlights. Perhaps because of in-srience or incomplete under-Lnding, the comedy of the play over emphasized, characteristic of inexperienced formers (and even some profes-ials> Is the inability to time hs properly. It takes at least one minute for an audience to re-le a line, associate it, and react it.
iOn the stage, one minute seems Ivery long time, and it is diffi-lit to coordinate the action so bat the following lines will not go H heard.
beside gaily decorated trees.
At Flossenburg also. 13 American and British parachutists were hanged last March or April.
American and British war prisoners caught trying to escape were excepted from a blanket order that recaptured allied prisoners should be sent to Mathausen extermination camp for “Aktion Kugel”—shooting.
An affidavit by Dr. Rezko Kast-ner, Hungarian Zionist leader now in London, told how the German Gestapo sent 475,000 Hungarian Jews to concentration camps or deported them.
Forum to investigate plans for relieving poor living situations
Housing problems will be the topic of discussion at the coming Trovet forum, to be held I in Touchstone theater on Tuesday. Speaker will be Frank Wilkinson, informational assistant to the executive director of the city housing authority for Los Angeles.
Mr. Wilkinson will answer
many questions typical of the critical housing situation now present in this area.
Among the subjects he will discuss will be an explanation of present housing in southern California, housing on a national scale, how soon relief can be expected, and what plans are being made to aid veterans who wish to take advantage of the schooling supplied by the G.l. bill of rights, but who are unable to because of no housing facilities.
Also to be discussed is the effect of President Truman’s present request for housing relief. Mr. Wilkinson will bring the subject up to date, with the latest facts on buying, renting, and securing material for building of homes.
This program is part of a drive sponsored by the Trovets to relieve the scarcity of dwellings. Part of the same function is the mailing of questionnaires to some 2800 veterans here at SC, to find out just what each problem is. Milton Buck, president of the organization, will report on the progress of the inquiry by the housing committee.
Pantelis B. Lambros, program chairman, will preside over the meeting. Lambros said, “This forum should be bne of the most outstanding of the series sponsored by Trovets. All students are invited and should make an effort to attend, as the problem is vitally important. You may be sure that all of your questions will be answered by this authority.”
Los Angeles, Friday, Dec. 14, 1945
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Choir to croon Christmas carols
A double presentation of the drama department's Christmas production •'Merrie Christmasse’’ will be given at two special holiday assemblies at 4 and 8 p.m.. Thursday in Bovard auditorium. Under the Despite these minor blem^hes, the direction of Charles Hirt, director did themselves, the drama de- of the A Capella choir and univer-ment. and director Frieda J. | Blee c^ub! Al Grahm, drama blin proud. The long weeks of major, and Lois Elfelt, assistant pro-rk and preparation were evident fessor of physical education, the the production.	! Christmas play will be combined
he play will continue until Sat- wit-h the SC caroling groups, av, v th one admittance to an Carollers will attend the 4 p.m. viry ty.ok. Tickets may bs bought assembly and will perform again the door, for those uho have from 7 to 9 p.m., and will then join
I the A Capella choir and madrigals : for an informal sing in the stu-j dent lounge. Refreshments will be served following the performance in the student lounge. Complementing “Merrie Christ-I masse” the A Capella choir will sing 1 “Hark, O Shepherds,” “Night in : Skye“Break Forth O Beauteous Light,” “How Far Is It to Bethle-j hem,” “Glory to God in the Highest.” “Ye Watchers and Ye Holy | Ones,” "Christinas Hymn,” and I “Westminister Carol.’’
Dr. Max T. Krone’s madrigal
i singers will sing “Wassail,” “Yule ; Log Song.” “Fire Dance Music,” and j other numbers accompanied by the I university orchestra.
Dents to get commissions
Eleven dental students will be commissioned lieutenant (j.g.), USNR. Saturday in Bovard auditorium. The commissions will be given by Capt. S. Y. Cutler, commanding officer of the V-12 unit at SC.
A dress parade on Bovard field will initiate the ceremony, which will begin at 10 a.m. At this time the entire V-12 unit, with the exception of the medical and dental students, will march.
Dr. Rufus B. von KleinSmid, president of the university, will present the diplomas to the graduating students.
Men of the unit being commissioned are Dee Victor Anderson, Ted Morris Brox, Howard Ogbom Coale Jr., Robert Louis Felix. Richard Steadman Hambelton, William Fred Ingwersen, Loren Leonard Lutz, Arthur Eliiatt Stoll, Ansel N. Wat-rous. Ross Campbell Huntley, and Charles Richard Pierce.
On Friday medical students of the V-12 unit will be commissioned.
omptroller Iff ice notice
Through an error made by the administration, a group signed certificates of eligibility |ve bef*n returned through the til to the persons to whom they fre originally issued. Anyone reaving these certificates should I urn them immediately to the flee of the comptroller or to r. Chaplin, 834 W. 36th street
Zoo excursions will not be held
Due to the illness of Dr. Catherine Beers and the lack of assistants, the zoology field trips for Monday and Tuesday must be postponed until sometime in January, according to J. L. Mohr, zoology instructor. The Saturday field trip will proceed as scheduled with all students meeting in front of Hancock hall at 9 a.m.
Laboratories for students registered in zoology laL. lbL. and 10L take place at the regular time.
JACKIE BOICE . . . ringmaster
RAY CARPENTER . . . barker
FRATERNITY PLEDGES . . . they'll decorate
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Big Top' atmosphere planned for all-U dig by Commerce council
Veterans decorate Student Lounge with elephants, tigers as sororities, dorms supply popcorn, cider for festive occasion
Elephants, tigers, sideshows, clowns, and other circus’ highlights will be present at the College of Commerce all-U dig this evening at 8 p.m. in the Student Lounge. These features of the dig are only to be present in the decorations, as planned by the veterans.
Cider and popcorn, supplied by the sororities, will be the goods delivered by the conces-sionnaires from their booths lining the walls of the lounge. Each sorority has been asked by
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Von KleinSmid heads World Affairs session
The historical significance of the Institute of World Affairs, opening Sunday at the Riverside Mission Inn for a three-day series of intensive sessions by authorities and students of international problems, was stressed yesterday by President Rufus B. von KleinSmid, chancellor of the conclave.
“If in stressing the importance of i ---
the institute 20 years ago when its sessions first began, we seemed then to over emphasize its critical character, history has proven that such emphasis was in the nature of a prophecy.
“No nation in the world can afford to neglect its international contracts and surely the most powerful nation of them all must not do so,” said the president.
“No previous session should be more important and interesting than the current meeting when studies of political, social, and economic issues effecting the entire world will be determined,” remarked the chancellor.
The late Frank Miller, Earned Keeper of the Inn, was instrumental in 1926 with President Von KleinSmid in bringing together a grotop of distinguished speakers of international experience, thinking men, and expounders of things as they should be. Other institutes have started and met on occasion, but the Riverside institute, sponsored by the Los Angeles Institute of International Relations of SC is the only one of its kind ance. It is the reflection of the entire Pacific coast, eventful in expressing views reflecting the entire nation.
Representing 14 universities and colleges of western states, military officials, and special organizations, the delegates will feature the general theme of “The San Francisco Conference and the United Nations Organization,” according to President Von KleinSmid.
Dr. Charles E. Martin, the University of Washington, is general director of the conclave with its morning plenary sessions and roundtable meetings followed by afternoon panel discussions and evening lectures.
The opening Sunday evening symposium on the subject of “Balancing Scientific Discoveries with Spiritual Values and Social Control” will hear Dr. James W. Fifield, pastor of the First Congregational church; Bishop W. Bertrand Stevens, Episcopal Di-ocese of Los Angeles, and Dr. Richard E. Vollrath, physicist as SC.
“World Organization for Security” as the Monday theme will include addresses by Comdr. James E. Boak, 11th Naval District; Lt. Col. W. Stull Holt, and Col. Edward Kimmel, who are both repre-(Continued on Page 4)
Loan approved in test ballot
LONDON. Dec. 13 —(U.E)—Commons after two days of angry debate tonight approved in test votes the $4,400,000,000 British-American credit agreement and the Bretton Woods monetary and economic plan, thus assuring final passage of both measures probably .tomorrow.
The votes came on motions to approve the second of bills to ratify the credit agreement and the Bretton Woods agreements. The credit agreement was approved by 345 to 98 and Bretton Woods by 314 to 50.
By order of Winston Churchill the conservatives as a party abstained from both votes as an assertion of their opposition to the terms imposed in the credit agreement. But about 68 conservatives voted against the agreement and even some 20 members of the close-knit, disciplined labor party voted against it also. Remaining votes against both measures were scattered. It was understood that five conservatives voted for the agreement.
Churchill asserted that terms of the credit agreement were harsh because Americans distrusted the socialist theories of the labor government and said that relations with the United States had become “more distant and more difficult” under it.
Bob Anderson, president of the College of Commerce, Dusty Rhode, Vic Harris, Ruby Ann Harbeson, and Ray Carpenter, to bring two gallons of cider and large amounts of popcorn to the Student Union by 3 p.m. today.
Dormitories have been given their choice of sending the required amount of refreshments, or of sending three women to help with the cleanup after the dig. Jackie Boice, vice-president of the ASSC, states that the choice for the dormitories has been left to them for their own convenience.
Houses in charge of the cleaning of the lounge after the dance are Alpha Omicron Pi, Delta Zeta, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, and Zeta Tau Alpha. Each house is sending three pledges and an active to do the work.
“Veterans and other civilian students are especially invited to the dance,” comments Anderson. “The time of the dig has been extended to 11 p.m. for the enjoyment of these students.” Miss Boice offers the information about the all-U digs in the past where the time was advanced to 11 p.m. “These functions were highly successful because they gave more time for pleasure, but we are indeed sorry that the navy students still have to be in by 10 p.m.”
The Interfraternity council has secured the services of Al Gayle and his orchestra for the dancing and entertainment of attending Trojans. Special entertainment will also be handled by the veterans.
Campus fraternities have been working with the veterans on the music and entertainment for the evening of social activity.
A request has been made of the sororities holding desserts Friday afternoon, to have them from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., so they can attend the dance starting at 8. Miss Boice suggests that women come in group from their afternoon social function to the dance.
GM asks court action for CIO-UAW pickets
DETROIT, Dec. 13.—(U.P.)—General Motors corporation demanded court action against pickets at two of its plants today as each side blamed the other for the delay in settling the 23-day-old strike by the CIO United Automobile Workers
against the nationwide GM system.
The corporation filed injunction j suits at Cleveland and Chicago in an j attempt to prevent strikers from
blocking non-striking office workers out of GM plants.
At the General Motors headquarters here another negotiating session between labor and management ended without progress toward settlement of the strike which has idled about 225,000 workers.
On the brighter side was a company announcement that it would cooperate with the fact-finding board appointed by President Truman to study the dispute.
H. W. Anderson, GM vice-president in charge of personnel, said he expected to attend whatever meeting the fact-finding board schedules. He said, however, he did not know whether the corporation would open its books to the board.
Activity coeds offered advice in interviews
All women students who desire to enter university activities are ur^-ed to take advantage of the interviews given by the Amazons and Spooks and Spokes, as today is the final day for the counseling.
The purposes of the interviews are to help interested women enter activities, and to aid them in directing their work toward constructive goals. Women needing activity points and new or transfer students are especially requested to The union previously promised its come to the AWS office, 228 Stu-coone ration to the president's ap- dent Union, to fill out interest pointees. Earlier both company and cards.
union had expressed their opposition These cards will be filed to aid to the principle of a fact-finding in contacting the women for
board in dealing with the strike.
Dictator of D.T. calls staff meet
Calling all D.T. scribes and scribblers. Rub the ink spots from before your eyes and go to the senate chambers. Jack Estes and his mob are holding an important staff meeting there today at 2:15 p.m.
We cannot promise a seance, but you will get the general idea when the big boss starts giving you the third degree. You will find that it’s fun to be newspapermen and that newspapermen are funny if staff members give way to their usual flare for witicisms and sharp remarks.
Yule readings will be given
Dr. Frank C. Baxter, professor of English language and literature, will interpret selected Christmas readings at a program planned for Wednesday afternoon at 3:10. His readings, which have become a tradition at SC, are part of a series under the * sponsorship of the student Council of Religion and the University library.
Dr. Baxter, who joined the SC faculty in 1930, received his baccau-laurate degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He received his master’s from the same university and his doctorate from Cambridge.
When asked how he started on his college career, Dr. Baxter said he took advantage of the help given to veterans by University of Pennsylvania when he returned from the last war.
Programs for the next four weeks will include “The Big Three,” “Russia and Postwar Europe,” and “The Real Soviet Russia,” written by Edward J. Dallin and discussed by Adamantios Th. Polyzoides. professor of international relations, Jan. 9.
Dr. Irl G. Whitchurch, dean of the Graduate School of Religion, will review Eugene W. Layman’s “Religion and the Issues of Life,” at the Jan. 16 discussion.
“Freedom and Responsibility in the American Way of Life,” will be the topic for Jan. 23, when Dr. Wilbert L. Hindman, assistant political science professor, discusses the book of that name by Dr. Carl L. Becker.
The company took up the entire session with the reading of a review of what has transpired so far in the strike, which was called by the UAW in a drive to get a 30 per cent wage increase.
The gist of the corporation's statement was that the union was unwilling to make a reasonable settlement of the wage dispute.
In reply, the union charged that General Motors was making a mockery' of collective bargaining.
“General Motors still is in the dark ages of collective bargaining and still refuses to discuss the cor-1 poration's ability to pay,” said Walter P. Reuther, UAW vice-president and director of the strike.
As for the legal action, Reuther said:
“They can get all the injunctions in the world. That still won't make automobiles.”
Health service requires exams
Due to increased demands upon the health service it will not be possible to offer other than first aid and emergency service to any student who does not have a medical examination record on file, Lenore C. Smith, supervisor of the university health service, announced.
This applies particularly to students on the graduate level. Graduates desiring health examinations are advised to make arrangements for the same at the close of the present term when appointments are made for the examinations for the new term.
Delta Tau
. . . Delta pledges ill meet at 12:15 p.m. Monday for Wampus pledge pictures. All pledges are requested to be present in coats and ties, stated Jim McMahon, Delt president.
work in the activities they list. Potential BWOCs 2.re urged by Ruby Ann Harbeson, chairman of orientation, to center their activities in only two or three fields so that they will not waste time on widely scattered interests.
“Many women have already attended the interviews, and we are expecting a rush today. The women seem especially interested in Red Cross, the Y clubs and AWS, however, many of them are desirous of working in drama or on publications,” announced Anne Pearce, Amazon counselor.
Interviewers for Friday are Eunice Bydal and Madelyn Ha£. who will be in the AWS office from 1 until 4 p.m.
I.R. student body election postponed
Elections for student body officers of the Los Angeles University of International Relations have been postponed a week to Thursday, Dec. 20, announced Irene Borg, secretary-treasurer.
Originally set for yesterday afternoon, they were re-scheduled because of poor attendance. Miss Borg urges all I.R. students to put in an appearance in 206 Bovard at 3:15 Thursday afternoon so that this may be taken care of with at least a reasonable quorum of voters.
President's office notice
A meeting of the faculties of the University of Southern California is called for today, December 14, 3:30 p.m., in room 206 Administration building.
R. B. von KleinSmid, President