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Revelry is promised for everyone who tttends the big freshman mixer to be held n the men’s gym tonight from 8 to 11 p.m.
Jack Barrows, the trombone artist, and sweet, swing band will take a night off the Casino Gardens to provide smooth ythm for the dancers.
“This is a chance for women students to eet that dreamy lad sitting across the aisle Man and Civ, or a chance for the fellows date the cute little blond they saw sitting the Wagon Wheel,” said Jackie Boice^ASSC -e-president.
Joe Holt, president of the Knights, said ‘Since we are not having any orientation assembly this term,- this dance will be the only way to enable the freshmen and new students to get better acquainted with one
another. This is a part of the Trojan Knights orientation program to help freshmen and new students at the university.”
New student body officers will be introduced by Chuck Franklin, chairman of the orientation committee. Carl Hancey, dean of men, and Miss Helen Hall Moreland, dean of women, will be present to greet the group.
“This is a wonderful chance for everyone to get acquainted. The fun in going to college is knowing a lot of people on the campus. We want to see everyone have a good time and to know the student leaders on the campus,” said Norm Hawes.
Navy men have been given late liberty, ; until 11:30 p.m.. enabling them to attend the dance. New fraternity and sorority pledges are urged to attend. Veterans may bring their
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JACKIE BOICE . . . first lady
NORM HAWES . . . cut a rug
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“This Is one of the term’s biggest affairs. Entertainment and refreshments are on the menu for the evening. Newcomers, this night is for you,’’ exclaim the Trojan Knights, who are working to make the dig a tremendous success.
The Knights are loted for their friendliness and will be on the job throughout the evening to try to make everybody “feel at home.” “We have a large, but good, group of students here this term, and we want to meet you and want them to know each other,” Miss Boice, social chairman, remarked.
All U-digs are traditional at Troy. They were started in the summer of 1943 when the V-12 units first came to the campus. In the past some of the digs consisted of watermelon feeds, swimming meets, and at one a
talent show was held during the intermission.
President Rufus B. von KleinSmid is allowing the dig to be held in the newly decorated gym, an advantage, since the gym is large enough to accommodate many more people than the lounge.
Having always been a success, they are now a university tradition, and are held each term. The reason is that a large goup attends the dance, and everyone there enters in the spirit of the dig. The arrangements made for this dig indicate it will be better than all the others. Be sure to come. Don’t miss one of the big dances of the year.
Bill Armbruster, president of the student body, welcomes all new students and will see them at the dance.
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los Angeles, Calif., Friday, Mar. 15, 1946
President Optimistic About Russian Crisis
White House Denies Quarrel with Byrnes, Secretary of State Will Remain in Office
olliers Editor o Be Guest
WASHINGTON, March 14.— (U.P)—President Truman, eeking to calm hysteria over troubled Big Three relations, assured the American people today that he was not alarmed ty the international situation which some other officials
I have described as grave.
*‘I am not alarmed about it,” he told his news conference, authorizing direct quotation. “I am sure we will work it out.”
He coupled his optimism with a voluntary denial of recurring reports that his secretary of state, James F. Byrnes, was going to resign because of a disagreement with him over the conduct of foreign policy.
He said Byrnes has no intention of resigning, never has had any intention, and is not going to resign.
Byrnes has been criticized in some quarters for “appeasing the Russians"—a policy which allegedly had displeased Mr. Truman. Not waiting for questions, Mr. Truman defended Byrnes, asserting there was no rift between them, that there never has been one, and that he hoped there never would be.
The President’s comment on the international situation and his ! statement of His confidence in Byrnes coincided with a crisis in
ward Tomlinson, authority on r-American affairs and associ-editor of Collier’s, has been se-ied as the main speaker for the annual Women's Civic confer-to be held at SC Apr. 1L
'arc N. Goodnow. lecturer in ’nalism and excutive secretary conference, announced yes-iay that the signing of Tomlin-marked the final step in com-ion of plans for the forth-mg affair.
Tomlinson, speaicing of “The and Times of the Good ighbor Policy,” will delve into I*. S. foreign policy as it re-d to Latin American affairs n 1933 up to the present.
addition, the lecturer will give appraisal of the conference of
Reporter Joins Dizzy Drivers In Futile Parking-Space Quest
Unless the present parking problem is worked out soon many students are going to be too dizzy to receive an education at SC. Some are almost at that point now from circling the campus morning after morning in search of a parking place.
Yesterday morning one D. T. reporter who commutes from Azusa (or maybe it was Anaheim) came into the journalism office and announced that he had been within sight of the Student Union for over half an hour but was unable to find a parking space for his car. In desperation he finally hailed one of his friends who had time to search out a parking lot over near Figueroa boulevard.
Right now the reporter, a veteran, is trying to figure out how he can get his parking bill charged up to Uncle Sam.
Fisher Announces Business Changes
Announcement of a major reorganization of the business offices of SC was made yesterday by Robert D. Fisher, financial vice president.
Oliver M. Chatburn, former assistant comptroller, has been promoted to the newly created position of business
manager and will assume the re-
Soviet-American relations over Rus-ign ministers at Rio de Janeiro sian refusal to leave Iran and re-942 and the steps that led to ports of Soviet .troop movements in recognition of Argentina and ; Iran, admittance to the UNO confer- j at San Francisco.
omlinson's address will be preed by a panel discussion under leadership of the Rev. Henry Gray, pastor of the South Jena Congregational church, ’era! authorities in the field of th will discuss youth probunder the theme “Our Fu-Citizens.”
.servations for the conference be obtained from Mr. Good-fourth floor of Student Union. Pts are $1 per person.
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I veterans attending SC under state bill are asked to file of their programs at the of the Coordinator of Vet-Affairs at once, it was an-need by P. A. Libby, Coordina-Cards for this purpose are table at that office, rough some oversight, the cards for the office of Coordinator of Veterans Af-were not collected from the forma stole veterans at regis-n time. In order to verify veterans are carrying out the
of their training and thus
fytng for subsistence, it is ne-that a copy of each probe filed in the Veterans of-
the program cards, a record the academic load and all Lges in program is kept and them a statement prepared the state veterans administra-• Libby said. “Since the vet's subsistence allowance is bas-pon this statement, the im-of filing these cards is evident,” he continued.
Show Chief Seeks Talent
Shifting the Varsity show into high gear, Harvey Edwards, show chief, issued the call for talented : singers, musicians, dancers, and j comedians. Auditions began yesterday and will continue today, Monday, and Tuesday in 318 Student Union, beginning at 2 p.m.
Songs for auditioning should resemble the caliber of Jerome Kern's j “Show Boat,” Edwards indicated.
; Singers are urged to bring their own accompanists, but Dick Kam-; rar and Ben Leers, staff pianists, j will tickle the ivories for the less fortunate auditioneers.
Funnymen are limited to five minutes to tickle the ribs of Edwards, who is reigning over the talent calvacade. They are in-j vited to come in this afternoon and schedule auditions for next | week.
“A dearth of composers still ex-j ists among the music division,” said I Edwards. “We must have top ex-I perts behind the scenes to make the I show a success,” he added.
Blue Key Council Croup to Meet
There will be a meeting of the Blue Key executive council today at 1:15 p.m. according to Phil Burton, president. Members asked to report to the Blue l£ey office, 402 Student Union, at that time include Bob Tolstad, Ralph Wight, Don Blank, Dick Gilson, Jim Colachis, Chuck Newton. Bill McFar-lane, Jim Holmes, and Reid Sprinkle.
sponsibilities of the operation and maintenance of buildings and grounds, university dormitories, student fountain, new building construction, and the acquiring of additional campus properties as well as activities of the telephone exchange and post office.
A graduate of SC in 1932, he has been affiliated with the institution for the past 11 years and is a member of Sigma Nu fraternity and is national president of Alpha Kappa Psi, professional commerce fraternity. He will assume his new duties at once.
Daniel L. McNamara, appointed in January as purchasing agent to succeed Dean L. Fisk, will also continue to direct the affairs of the University Bookstore, university press, mim^jgraph and photograph departments.
• He has been with the university since his graduation in 1933 and formerly served as president of the West Coast Bookstore association and is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Delta Kappa, and Skull and Dagger honorary and professional organizations. Both Chatburn and McNamara will be responsible to the financial vice-president. ■
To the newly created position of comptroller of SC. Mr. Fisher has appointed Elton D. Phillips, who serv ed in the same capacity at Reed college, Portland, for the past five years. After his graduation from Oregon State college in 1930 he served as assistant to the comptroller of the Oregon state system of higher education for a five-year period.
He will begin his SC duties on May 1, directing the accounting department and bursar’s office. His assistant, James Clark, who will aid in the management and collection of student accounts, is a Trojan graduate of 1934.
Creation of the office of university auditor, to be filled by Paul Burton, who held this position at Western Reserve university for the past 15 years, was also announced. He was graduated from that institution and is a veteran of World War I. His new affiliation will begin May 1 in auditing auxiliary enterprises on the campus and assisting the financial vice-president in the preparation of cost studies.
Deadline Set For Aviators
Having extended its registration period beyond the time allotted most other departments of the university, the College of Aeronautics, located at Santa Maria, will admit no further full-time students after tomorrow, according to Dean Ernest W. Tiegs’ office.
At present, the College of Aeronautics has an enrollment of 50 full-time students, many of whom have come to southern California from all parts of the country in quest of a comprehensive course of study in aeronautics.
In addition to full-time study leading to certificates in aerotechnics, the Santa Maria campus also offers opportunity for weekend flying for students interested only in flying itself and pursuing other courses of study on the Los Angeles campus. Students resiring to enroll for weekend flying register in 254 Administration for private pilot flight instruction which carries one unit of credit. Those holding CAA pilot licenses may contact for flying time without taking the above course. To begin flying on a particular weekend, the student must apply on or before Wednesday *of that week.
Students regularly enrolled in the university and carrying at least 12 units are not required to pay additional registration fees for weekend flying. The only expense involved is the cost of the actual flying time, which varies with the type of aircraft used, and the cost of board and lodging.
Sleeping accomodations for weekenders are provided in Hancock field dormitories at $1 per night, and meals may be obtained at the Airport Kitchen operated by the
College of Aeronautics.
Further Information may be obtained in 254 Administration, and in the bulletin issued by the university on the College of Aeronautics.
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Knights Incite Sophs to Apply For Honorary
Service Organization Carries on University Functions, Traditions
Sophomore students aspiring to serve in the highest sophomore men's honorary, the Trojan Squires, now have the opportunity to apply for membership, according to Joe Holt, president of the Trojan Knights.
Issuing a special invitation to non-org students, who are interested in furthering campus activities, to submit an application, Holt stated that at present there are only 16 actives in the organization thus leaving room for about 25 members.
Petitions may be obtained in the Knights office, 229 Student Union, or at the cashiers desk. Applicants should have more than 30 units and not more than 60, in order to apply.
A letter of application listing the applicants reasons for wanting to join, and his past and present campus activities, should accompany his petition. The petition and letter can be turned in to the Knight office on Monday or Tuesday next week between the hours of 12 noon and 5 p.m.
An examination on university traditions and functions will be given to applicants when they turn in their petitions. Personal interviews will begiven at the Kappa Sig house Wednesday, 7 p.m. The test will be based on materials to be found in the Student Handbook, and “Know Your University.”
Holt listed many of the services rendered by the Squire organization : The Squires assist the Knights who are official hosts of the university. The Squires handle the rooting sections at sport events, with special emphasis on card stunts during the football season; they assist in official rallies for all activities; they are in charge of campus parking and regulation; they usher at all assemblies; assist the dean of men in any activities he requests help on, and at times they assist the dean of women.
Week-Long Drive Seeks $3000 Coal Of SC Contributions
Campus Red Cross Fund Campaign to Hit Troy Monday; Varsity Show Will Climax Activities Including Posters, Buttons, Cards, Cars
Monday morning SC will start its week-long journey toward a $3000 Red Cross fund drive goal, with full membership shining over it as a challenge to every Trojan.
Whether the contribution comes from a sorority, fraternity, or dormitory, a campus organization, a faculty subscription, or a single student stopping at the Red Cross booth, it will help carry on the perpetual Red Cross Work of making the world a better place in which
to live.
For a week the air will be full of Red Cross buttons, membership cards, personal visits from Red Cross representatives, posters, signs on automobiles, and general Red Cross spirit. The climax will come Friday night, Mar. 22, when the student body will meet in Bovard auditorium for a Red Cross Varsity show.
Faculty members have been asked to place the envelopes containing their contributions in the slot marked “Red Cross Contributions” beneath the mailboxes in the Office of Information.
“You all recognize what the Red Cross has done for other people,” said Dorsey Payne, co-chairman of the drive, offering a new motive for individual cooperation, “but have you ever stopped to consider that someday you personally might need its help? The dollar you give now might some day enable the Red Cross to aid you in an emergency.”
Disasters play no favorites. They reach everyone and without warning. Last year the Red Cross visited the scenes of 260 major catastrophes and played a vital role in research work and rehabilitation of the devastated areas.
An extensive program of water safety is being carried on by the Red Cross. Approximately 7000 persons drown in the United States each year, and in 1946 the Red Cross will seek to drastically cut this figure through the efforts of 17,000 instructors in water safety. The thousands trained in this way will add to the total of 3,900,941 wlfo now possess certificates.
“Statistics aren’t pleasant,” said Miss Payne, “particularly when they tell us of lives lost or endangered. The Red Cross accident prevention program is being expanded in schools and community organizations in an effort to lower the huge total of 36,000 killed yearly In home and farm accidents.”
“By supporting the Red Cross Fund drive,” concluded Miss Payne, “we can make all these Red Cross services possible.”
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Board Elects Knox As Wampus Editor
By unanimous vote of the student editorial board, Donna Knotf, junior in the School of Journalism, yesterday was named editor of the Wampus, SC monthly Ifumor magazine.
A member of Alpha Gamma Delta. Miss Knox has worked on the staffs of the Daily Trojan, El Rodeo, and Wampus. On
the campus newspaper she has serv- -
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itor and special feature writer. At 11 /Mirifll U|
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present she is in charge of the pub-lications section of the El Rodeo, and she was last term assistant editor of the Wampus.
Informed of the release of the official proclamation. Miss Knox screamed happily and danced a mad mazurka on the balcony of her office.
Putting aside her jack straws and roller skates in due respect for her new poistion, Miss Knox related how she was recently elected to membership in Theta Sigma Phi, women's journalism honorary sorority; Spooks and Spokes, junior women’s honorary, and Amazons, women’s service honorary.
She has served as publicity and assistant publicity chairman for various campus organizations and as coordinator for the last victory bond drive on campus. In her social sorority she has served as scribe, chairman of names, rush chairman, social chairman, and editor.
As she babbled happily about
! page proofs, printers, and advertisers, Miss Knox stated she was constantly on the search for new talent for the Wampus. “Anyone who feels he has something which merits publication should submit it to the Wampus, and we will carefully consider all contributions,” she stated firmly.
“As for those nasty people who are continually asking me when the Wampus for March is coming out,” she growled, “they’ll just have to wait and see. That’s exactly what I’m doing.”
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Eaci} member of the Council Religion will hare a chance choose his preferred commission at a meeting to b« held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the Delta Gamma house. The meeting Is compulsory for all active and provisional members, announced Don Gibbs, president.
The four commissions which make up the council are educational, which arranges forums, assemblies, and book interpellations; promotion, which deals with all the publicity, such as seeing that posters are made and articles are printed; recreational, which plans the social activities, and administrative, which handles the office work and general business of the council.
Plans for Religious Emphasis week and the Student Memorial assembly will be discussed at the meeting. The forthcoming eents v ill be held for a week beginning Apr. 1.
A plea has also been sent out for
anyone who has the capabilities and the time to make posters to leave his name In the promotions box in the councU office, according to Ray Scott, chairman of the publications commission.
Professors Say World War III Avoidable
Stalin’s blunt statement that Churchill is a warmonger has caused many Trojans to wonder if this means World War III.
According to two members of the International Relations faculty these fears are not grounded.
Ross N. Berkes, lecturer in International Relations, said “I feel we still have time for calm thinking; to be led into a mass hysteria of anti-Soviet sentiment at present would be blind folly.'’
Stalin’s recent interview has cast a deep shadow on the future. I, along with many others, had hopes that moderate
elements in Russia would eventually triumph over the extreme groups now dominating Russian foreign policy. I was even partly hopeful that Stalin himself represented moderation. After his pronouncement, one cannot be so hopeful.”
‘’On the other hand, I do recall that despite wartime assertion of deep friendship, Churchill and Stalin had a tendency to be verbally distrustful. Should the British government substantially identify itself with Churchill’s stand, the future of Anglo-Russian relations is certainly discouraging.”
“If I have come to regret the tone of Ltalin’s pronouncement, I must also admit that I hav» come to regret the tone
of Churchill’s speech. There may come a time when we will have to burn our bridges and stand irreconcilibly opposed to the Russian bear. Stalin’s interview has brought us closer to that day, but we still have time to think it over.”
Ross E. Hadley, instructor in International Relations, stated, “We cannot be optimistic about the future, it is true, but w$ must be on our guard against the waves of hysteria which pass over the country after ev^ry news rumor or strongly worded statement.”
“Stalin’s retort to Churchill's openly-expressed distrust of present Russian motives is probably justified. That it should be so virulent in its tone is unfortunate to say the least.”
“If Tories throughout the world continue to goad the Russian bear, I suspect that we may hear more menacing growls from the Kremlin, growls which probably are emitted as much for their effect within the USSR as in foreign
countries.”
“The meeting of the Security Council of the UNO in New York late this month will be crucial in the course of Big Three relationships and will show how much the present war of nerves really indicates the purposes of Britain, Russia, and the United States.’*