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No. 31
eterans ueried n housing
Trovets seek remedy for home shortage; Buck asks cooperation
Housing questionnaires have
en sent to all SC veterans,! tting the final phase of the ^>vet four-point program to efefct. Milt Buck, Trovet esident, has announced that in returning the question-ires, veterans should write ;htly on the back telling hen they will be able to at-
nd the meetings.
"We are urging every man reviving a blank to be sure to fill out completely.” states Buck, “so at accurate information on the using situation can be gathered aid the veterans on campus.”
The questionnaire is expected to ver the veteran population of roy to find out just how acute "jt present housing shortage is ong Trojan returnees, accord-to Buck.
lanks for veterans missed during general mailing are at the dean men's office, 225 Student Union. Buck wishes to inform the mem-of the monthly meeting at Patriotic hall, lith and Fig-roa streets.
natructions on the top of the inform the Trovet* that they to return the blanks, completely out. on or before Dec. 10. time has. however, been extend-<*> Dec. 20 and they are to be med to the dean of men's of-
The other three phases of the are orientation and aca-ic guidance for the veteran.
1 and recreational activities, ritiienahip and democracy, hese points were announced ear-in the term by the organiza-
u
['Contrary to the popular opinion (netimes expressed, the major ob-ves of the Trovets is not to r in campus politics, but to help veterans.” Buck said/
MIT head says religion, culture will aid peace
SPOKANE, Wash., Dec. 12.— <U.Pi—An understanding: of the Japanese people as a problem of education, religion and culture and not one of race was called for tonight by Dr. Karl T. Compton, president of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, reporting for the first time the results of his mission to Tokyo for the army and navy.
“If we do this,” Compton predicted “I do not believe that we will one day wake up to find that we have ‘lost the peace’ in Japan.”	• Compton, speaking at a public meeting, revealed that he had discovered relations between the army and navy in Japan as being almost that of enemies. “We asked a dozen well informed people, ‘how did the army and navy cooperate?’ The answer was unanimous: They did not.” Compton reported that one top scientist-engineer said, “A general and an admiral would not shake hands even if that would win the war.” Me found that technically the navy was more advanced, but politically the army was in the driver’s seat.
Faculty prepares role in world affairs meet
Dr. R. B. von KleinSmid speech will open first session of 21st conference Sunday
Thirteen SC faculty members will participate in the 21st session of the Institute of World Affairs which convenes at the Riverside Mission Inn Sunday for a three-day period.
Approximately 75 participants are expected to attend the first post-war meeting of the institute to discuss problems of.
world security.	»---
Dr. Rufus B. von KleinSmid, chancellor of the institute, will open the preliminary Sunday evening symposium, which features the subject “Balancing Scientific Discoveries with Spiritual Values and Social Control.” Speakers on this topic include Bishop W. Bertrand Stevens, Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, Dr. James W. Fi-field, pastor of the first Congregational church, and Dr. Richard E. Vollrath, physicist, SC.
Other SC faculty members in at-j tendance will be Prof. Marc N. Goodnow, executive secretary of the conclave, Dr. Adamantios Th. Polyzoides, who speaks before the Wed-] nesday roundtable on the subject of "Transition Machinery From War to Peace,” and Monday’s speaker, Dr.
College selects big top theme for SC dance
Concessions, clowns
obtained for all-U dig here tomorrow night
Baker reviews Cousin s book
“The birth certificate of the atomic bomb may be the death certificate of the human race.” This is the opinion of Norman Cousins a* expressed in his book ‘Modern Man is Obsolete.”
Alonzo Baker, teaching asistant in general studies, lecturing on Cousin’s book oommented that the epitaph that might possibly be found on the grave of the human race be the Tuesday topic with “Peace could read like this, -Here lies mod- Problems and Peace Solutions” fol-ern man. He died in 1965 after one lowing on Wednesday.
The “big top;” practically complete. Clowns and hot dogs, ice cream and concessionaires. The cir-
T „	TT , ,	. . . . i cus is coming to town. With the
J. Eugene Harley, whose subject is	.
~_____I™J, Tr°Jan touch, of course.
The College of Commerce all-U dig, holding forth in the Student Lounge tomorrow evening, is going (all out in competition with the I Barnum and Bailey and Ringling Brothers undertakings. Under the atmosphere of a three-ring circus,
I the dig premises to be a top social 1 affair on tne
The General Assembly and the Role of the Small States.” Dr. Wilbert L. Hindman’s talk Tuesday concerns “The Economic and Social Council.”
Serving as roundtable associates during the three-day session will be other SC professors, Dr. Paul Hadley, Dr. R. W. Van Alstyne, Dr. Theodore H. Chen, Dr. Clayton D. Carus, Alonzo Baker, Ake Sandler. Mrs. Virginia B. Marlow of the campus wTill serve as an adviser.
The theme of “World Organization for Security” will open the Monday session. Roundtable discussions and panel meetings will be followed by evening addresses. “World Organi-
campus this year, according to Bob Anderson, president of the College of Commerce.
From 7:30 to 11 p.m., Al Gayle and his orchestra will play for entertainment and dancing, while sorority women will be behind booths providing the red-hots and ice cream.
“Veterans are strongly urged to
rad exams ates told
raduate record examinations ill he given Saturday. Jan 12. and turdav. Jan. IB. 1946. in 206 Ad-mistration, at 8 a m. The exam-ation requires both half-day ses-bns of four hours each, according Dr R G. WTatt, director of Uni-jrsity Junior College, who is in arge of the testing bureau. Applications of students enrolled the Graduate School, and in the Graduate Schools of Library Sci-nce, Social Work, and Religion, ;lose on Dec. 21. Applicants should et their applications from the dean their respective schools, according to Dr Watt
"The examination is a measure f general education, and it is an *d in planning the educational and ’OcaUonal objectives of those test-commented Dr> WTatt. “A de-Tiptive prospectus is available n offices of the deans of the :ools mentioned ’’
The decision to utilise the exam-nation was made last summer, fol-an example set by the leader ad u ate schools throughout country.
omptroller ff ice notice
Through an error made by the veterans administration, a group of signed certificates of eligibility have been returned through the mail lo the persons to whom they were originally issued. Anyone receiving these certificates should return them immediately to the •ffiee of the comptroller or to Mr. Chaplin, 834 W. 36th street
global dose of U-235.
“Man is obsolete chiefly because of his savage competitive impulses,” says Mr. Cousins. He goes on to explain that for thousands of years competition and survival of the fittest have been necessary concepts for the advancement of civilization Science in the. year of 1945 has
On the opening day of the session, Comdr. James E. Poak, SC, 11th Naval District, will take the subject “The Problem of Naval Bases” as his speech topic, while Dr. Charles N. Martin of the University of Washington, who is director of the institute, will open the evening meetings with an address entitled “The Atomic Bomb
made a thousand years advance. If and Its Control.” man hopes to survive he too must j Problems of economics, aggression, make a comparable advance. This ■ enforcement of peace terms, and is the opinion of Mr. Baker. He the Big Four conference are includ-stated that we must give up our old ed as discussion subjects for repreconcepts of national sovereignty sentatives of 14 universities and coland accept the new as advocated by leges who will participate.
Mr Cousins. He was referring to--
Cousins’ statement that we must have a "common world sovereignty” if we hope to control atomic power j and to survive.
Common world sovereignty would mean two things, according to Mr. Cousins: No state would act unilaterally in world affairs, and no state could withdraw from the central authority.
zation for Welfare and Justice” will attend the dig,” declared Anderson
“It will be a gala affair and all the facilities will be at their disposal,” he said.
Arrangements for entertainment are being handled by veterans, and music and orchestra, by the fraternities on campus.
“All veterans, naval trainees, civilian men and women are invited to attend this first social affair of the term. New students will have the opportunity of becoming acquainted with officials and students of SC,” added Dorothy Reed, dance chairman.
Working with Miss Reed on her committee are Jackie Boice, ASSC vice-president, Dusty Rhodes, Vic Harris, Ruby Ann Harbeson, and Ray Carpenter. Those having j suggestions or ideas are asked to I contact one of these members, or Bob Anderson.
Sororities having desserts Friday evening are urged to terminate their
Housing act urged by Truman
President moves to end inflation in real estate; expediter appointed
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12. — (U.P.) — President Truman, moving to end the national housing shortage and curb inflation in real estate, appointed a housing expediter today and announced that price ceilings will be placed on all new and old dwellings. Some wartime building priorities also will be re-invoked.
The program will be made effective by Christmas if congress acts speedily.
To former Mayor Wilson Wyatt of Louisville, Ky., Mr. Truman delegated the job of housing boss. He ordered him to “search out all bottlenecks” in home construction, break them down, and “make the machinery of housing production run as smoothly and speedily as possible.”
The president acted on recommendations of Reconversion Director John W. Snyder who proposed a plan hinge.d on three basic provisions :
1.	Ceiling prices on the sale of old and new dwellings. Snyder said that litigation similar to that pending before the house banking and currency committee is necessary but that government agencies are now doing everything possible to keep prices in line.
2.	Release or surplus housing units and building materials, including army and navy barracks and dormitories, to the states and local communities for emergency use.
3.	Restoration of government priorities on building materials to give single and multiple dwellings costing $10,000 or less per unit first call on available materials.
Rep. Wright Patman, D., Tex, author of the housing price-cel-ing bill, said he would do everything possible to get it to the floor before the Christmas recess. His proposal also calls for appointment of a housing czar with authority to give priority on housing to veterans and to cancel
scarce material into residential
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Frat songfest revival voted
revelry at 7:15 to attend the dig.
; Sorority pledges not working in the The Interfraternity council will j booths will work on the cleanup renew the tradition of lratemity \ committee, songfest on Jan. 19 in Bovard audi-In support of his idea. Cousins j torium. Each group will sing two points out that there can be no j gongs, one “sweet” and one novel, control •without power, and there j CUps Wiu awarded to the
can be no power without law. and
\	winner of each type. Bill Schneider,
that there can be no law without
government. Therefore if we hope to j Chi Phi, is in charge of the affair, control atomic energy we must set J The decision regarding songfest was up common world sovereignty.	made at the council meeting on
The lecture given by Alonzo j Tuesdajr Baker was the first in a series of
lectures to be presented this term. Other business of the meeting was
There are five more of these book the appointment of George Crum Kerr's, Robinson’s, May Co.. Bul-interpretatlon lectures scheduled. 1 assistant to Jack Stuart in charge locks> and Hollywood Tennis shop The next one will be given by Dr.	_____provide the attire for SC stu-
dent models.
Among the models will be Janey
Ski fashion show planned for today
Trojan Ski club presents its annual fashion show in Harris auditorium today at 3:30 p.m. Many of the large department stores and ski shops, including Van Degrift’s,
Frank C. Baxter. He will read some selected Christmas poetry.
These book interpretation lectures are sponsored by the student council of religion and the University library.
the term.
Vet activity books go on final sale
SC veterans may not make ap- .	..	- .
plications for tickets to the Rose JoUmallSt COmaD Bowl game unless they have an activity book. These books will be sold C0 + fOT tomorrow for the last time today, between 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. in the Student Bookstore. Bowl tickets can also be obtained at this time.
This is the last day for Trojan Knights and Squires to turn in their applications for Rose Bowl tickets.
Applications must go to 209 Student Union.
of interfraternity athletics.
A commitee of four house presidents. Bob Alcorn, Phi Tau; Gene	Whiteman. Bee Canterbury, Phyl-Mix. Phi Psi; Bill Schneider, Chi	lis Reinbrecht, Joanne McCormick, Phi; and Ray Prochnow. Delta Sig.	Barbara Spring, Margie Sonnamon, has met with Dean Hancey for the	Bob Breckenridge, Rodger Howel. purpose of proposing new. and codi-	Bob Jones, Chuck Newton, Phil fving old. rushing regulations. The	West, and Rol Mcleod. Commentat-committee report in its final form	ing for the style show will be Betty will be presented before the end of	Luster. There will also be a display
A meeting of the Daily Trojan staff will be held tomorrow at 2:15 in the senate chambers. This meeting is compulsory and editors, desk editors, reporters, and' copyreaders must attefid. Roll will be taken and the absences counted.
of ski equipment such as skis, bindings, poles, boots, and ski accessories.
Cortland Hill, executive secretary of the California Ski association will be the guest speaker. His topic will be “Skiing in Southern California.”
Music will be provided by Elaine Hascall, and also Rodger Howel, Bob Jones, and Ted Kistiner singing the Trojan Ski club songs. Everyone will be given a song sheet at the door and will join in the singing which will have an accordian accompaniment.
Hadley plans frosh advice
Advice on the general graduation requirements of the College of Letters. Arts, and Sciences will be offered to first year students at 11 o’clock this morning in Touchstone theater, Old College, according to Dr. Albert S. Raubenheimer. executive dean of the university and dean of the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, who is directing the new program of educational counseling.
This conference will be the third of a series designed to “bring the freshman out of his fog” and set him straight on his lower division requirements.
“All too often, students take wrong or unnecessary subjects when making out a program and so find themselves with vital shortages when it comes time to graduate/’ declared Paul E. Hadley, instructor in international relations, who will conduct today’s conference.
“There has been a good attendance at the first two meetings.” continued Mr. Hadley, “and those that came seemed to benefit. Another conference will be held for first year students next week, and then we will present similar meetings for sophomores and for pre-major students in an attempt to clear up their problems.” Mr. Hadley will make appointments after the conference with anyone who Vishes to discuss their individual problems.
The hours of the conferences are being changed each week so that the greatest possible number of students will be able to attend. Reaction to the first two meetings seemed to indicate rhat they were filling a definite need here by providing an opportunity for men and women of SC to get their academic questions answered concisely and authoritatively.
The Male Animal' makes first showing on Troy stage tonight
Midwestern university comedy opens three-day stand in Bovard with Alden, George, Schneider, Newman taking dominant roles
Midwestern university moves into Bovard today in the form of the production of “Thi Male Animal,” and will stay for three days. At 8:30 p.m. the curtains will part on the drama department’s first presentation of the fall term.
The comedy of college life by James Thurber and Elliot Nugent, stars Mary Alden, Jim George, Bill Schneider, and Charles Newman in the lead roles. Principal supporting players are Bobette Bishinger, Ted Lundigan, Herb Cole, and Bill Chapman.
The plot of the play concerns a young college professor, Tommy Turner, and his wife,
ellen. On the weekend of the big
MARY ALDEN . . . Midwestern
JIM GEORGE . . comes to life
Polio characteristics outlined by Dr. Moore
“Epidemiology is the most fascinating aspect of poliomyelitis insofar as both the general public and members of the medical profession are concerned,” stated Dr. Frederick J. j Moore, assistant professor of experimental medicine, addressing yesterday’s meeting of the Men’s Faculty club.
“The unknown and frightening !	—
Choir of sixty will broadcast
aspects of the disease have drawn more attention than what we already know about it. The subject always holds popular interest because the disease strikes without warning and its ‘residual paralysis’ quality tends to leave the victim crippled for life,” continued Dr. Moore.
The known characteristics of polio were outlined, but Dr. Moore again stressed the fact that it was the unknown qualities that hold the interest of the public. It is definitely known that a wide variety of viruses spread mostly through personal contact but also through milk, water, and various other channels, are the direct cause of the disease, and that the germ enters through the respiratory organs. The disease seems to reach its epidemic peak in late summer and ends when cold weather starts.
“That much has been proven. The rest is speculation,” stated Dr. Moore. “Why does a certain person become afflicted with polio, and why did he and no one else succumb to the germ?” That is the key problem facing doctors and scientists today.
During an epidemic there are really many people who have polio, not in its paralytic stages, but in some other form usually diagnosed as intestinal flu or some respiratory ill.
“The chances of a person being stricken with the paralytic form of the disease are really very small, perhaps less than one in a thousand,” explained Dr. Moore. "Why this one person gets the germ is the problem at the bottom of all the research work being carried out and until the solution is found, poliomyelitis will continue to be a mystery disease.”
Rel
igion counci
Marking its initial appearance, the University of Southern Califor- I nia A Cappella choir will be heard over station KFWB this Sunday evening from 8 to 9.
The broadcast will originate at the First Presbyterian church of Hollywood and will be part of the evening youth service of Dr. Lewis Evans, minister.
These selections will also be heard in the old English play, "Merle Christmasse,” which will be presented at a special Christmas as- j sembly program. Thursday, December 20, at 4 and 8 p.m.
Members of the choir are: Donner Bramer, Lucy Carpenter, Virginia Francis, Rose Marie Frisina, Jeanne Marie Jorgensen. Joyce Gardner, Dale Houston, Marjorie Johnson. Doris Knuth, Hattie Lilly, Mary McCabe, Norene McGowan. Lois Miller, Charlotte Oliver, Mary Elizabeth Powers, Katherine Reed. Harriet Reisa.
Jeanne Sichi, Jere Silverman. Joanne Sharp, Judith Theriault,: Grace Burdick, Nignin Lilly, Barbara Cain, Eddievies Flenoury, Ar-menda Haymes, Betty Jany, Jean Kendrick, Mary Ellen Medler, Pat- j ricia Ness, Arlette Renauld, Lenora Schiller. Alice Thomas, Clarice Young. Bob Burman, Carl Caccomo., Walter Daggett, Elwood Jones.
Milo Kensrue, Alvin Lake, J. W. Meyer, Jim Patton, Willis Ross, Julius Schwab, Peter Thomsen, Bill Wiley, Lloyd Stone, Jim Allis, WTal-! lace Berry, Mynatt Breidenthal. Walter Buckner, Bob Carver, G M. Collins, Steve Considine, Aubrey Doell, John Dunn, Stan Gordon, Jack Gray, Dick Gray, Gerry Green,
game with Michigan, their domestic tranquility is disrupted when "Whirling" Joe Ferguson, Midwestern's greatest football hero and Ellen's former sweetheart, arrives in i town. Even more disquieting is Tommy’s involvement in an academic controversy because of a radical article which Michael Barnes (young college intellectual and sweetheart of Ellen's younger sister) has written.
Harassed by trustees, deans, and of course Joe, Tommy somehow
manages to solve his problems,
which sets him up as a pretty good | example of the "male animal.”
Appearing in the role of the undecided young wife is AOPi Mary Alden. The young actress has many roles in SC productions to her credit.
Jim George, as the troubles Tommy, has done both technical and acting duties in many drama department presentations.
As the understanding dean of the English department is veteran actor Charles Newman. Besides having done many plays here in his undergraduate days, Newman also had much experience on Broadway stages.
Portraying the boisterous, almost-conquering hero Joe. is Chi Phi Bill Schneider. Having had much experience at Ventura J. C., he promises to cause much mirth with his comedy abilities.
AOPi Bobette Bishinger Is the trouble causing angle of the ingenue love triangle, as Eleen’s younger sister. Pat Stanley. She too has appeared in many SC productions.
Completing this triangle are Chi Phi Ted Ludingan. as the impetuous Michael Barnes, and Herb Cole, who plays Wally Myers. BMOC football hero of Midwestern. Lundigan, brother of screen actor Wil-(Continued on Page Four)
. . . will meet today in the senate chambers at 2:15 pm., announced Don Gibbs, president.
“This is a very important meeting and all members are asked to Rager Larson. Dick Marine, Sidney attend, and to be sure and be Mueller, Lloyd Teist. Allan Shero, prompt,” said Gibbs.	and Sheldon Swickard.
Yet heads to meet Troy at assembly
All members of the veteran's ad* ministration staff will be presented to Trojan veterans at a meeting in Bovard auditorium at noon today. W. L Chaplin, outgoing senior training officer of SC. will present the staff to the group.
Chaplin has recently been promoted to the position of supervisor of all schools and professional training courses being offered veterans in this area, which includes SC, UCLA, and a score of other colleges and professioonal schools.
ASME
. . . wUl hold a meeting today tt 12:20 p.m. in 8 Cinema. A special technicolor movie from the Aluminum Company of America entitled "Rainbows of Tomorrow” will be shown. Arrangements for tomorrow's field trip and El Rodeo pictures will be explained, Jim Colachis, president, said.
President's office notice
A meeting of the faculties of the University of Southern CaU-fornia is called for tomorrow, December 14, 3:30 p.m., in room 20*5 Administration building.
R. B. von KleinSmid.
President