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Los Angeles, Thursday, Feb. 14, 1946
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No. 71
tudents Prochnow, Estes o receive named top Knights
egrees
NROTC colorbearers to head processional
Forming an academid pro-essional in front of University ibrary, led by NROTC color-Dearers and brought up by President Rufus B. von Klein -1 Smid and a party including "he board of trustees, uni ver- | jity executives, and members ! f the faculty. 350 seniors will j march over to Bovard auditor- j lum cn Sunday, Feb. 24. to receive their degrees.
The Winter Convocation of the j 63rd Annual Commencement will j gin at 2:30 pm. with President KleinSmid officiating.
^Dr. Louis H. Evans, pastor of i First Presbyterian church of j /wood, will deliver the foment address. The subject ! vet known.
iion will be given by Dean ! litchurch of the Graduate Religion.
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commencement program ude numbers played by rsity orchestra and Jose ndao, pianist and com- j ;lo de Janeiro. Brandao jsot of choral music In
j Conservatory of Or-
nging in Brazil. He ie his piano interpret*- j famous Villa-Lobos.
states of this country ] countries of South Amer- j livia, Columbia, and Ecua- ! ill be represented by grad- ; seniors, according to Prank- j Skeele of the University News ! rei.u. He also stated that 44 Cali-nia communities will be rep re- j ltd by graduates.
Men’s honorary initiates Capt. S. Y. Cutler, elects two seniors as outstanding men of year
In a meeting climaxed by the initiation of Capt. S. Y. Cutler into the ranks of Trojan Knights, the junior-senior mens honorary last night named graduating members Jack Estes and Ray Prochnow “outstanding Knights of the year.” Estes and Prochnow received the traditional honor as a
-I result of their services to the Knight
organization and to the university.
Editor of the Daily Trojan and chairman of the student publications board, Estes has also served as vice-president of the SC chapter of Sigma Delta Chi, national journalism fraternity, during the fall term. Prochnow, president of Interfraternity council, former president of Delta Sigma Phi, secretary of Knights, and member of activities AIME, is a member of the V-12 unit at Troy.
• Capt. Cutler, commanding officer i of the NROTC. became an honorary S member of Knights in special in-| itiation ceremonies last night, fol-| lowing his election to the group and j his acceptance of the special invita-; tion tendered him earlier in the week. He has been in command of ‘ the SC NROTC unit here since | August of last year.
JACK ESTES . . . top man
amp meet eld in east
t will soon be time for the sum-1 r camping season, and in antici- j ion of this the American Camp-association convenes today at i Statler hotel in Boston. The i them California Camping asso-,ian is represented by Miss Le-Smith, assistant professor of *f.ical education and a member of executive committee and board irectors of the national camping snization.	•
'iss Smith, who conducts a lse in camping and camp leader-is an outstanding figure in ping circles. She took her bach-of science degree at the Uni-Hty of Washington, her M.A. at jnford, and has been on the SC if for nine years.
>uthern California camps serve j than 50.000 children and :ig people even,- summer, accord-to Mrs. Eugenia Minas, instruct- j in physical education. There will ' nany opportunities for students 1 ict as leaders and counselers in 1 se camps, she added.
t the national meeting stand- i s are set for oomping leaders, I health facilities, such as water plies, playing area, vaccination, i dition of the food and its pre-1 ers, are surveyed. Hazards whch ht imperil children at the camps also considered.
rivatelv owned camps are con- j red as well as public owned ones, convention will last until Fri-Feb 16. at which time Miss I th will return to her duties at
RAY PROCHNOW . . . Superknight
Valentine s day
brings various Trojan views
Valentine’s day—what do you think of when it comes around? What does Feb. 14 suggest to the average Trojan?
Tom Graham. NROTC: “It's.just another way for a woman to get
During the dinner which pre-ceeded the naming of the outstanding men and the initiation of Captain Cutler, eight graduating seniors gave brief farewell speeches. The graduating men include Jack Estes, Heber Hertzog, Ed Lowther, Skip McMahon, Ray Prochnow, Ray Suttles, Bob Whitman, and Bill Witmeyer.
Turning over the president’s gavel to incoming Knight prexy Joe Holt, retiring president Buzz Forward expressed his thanks for the opportunity of serving as head of the Knight group.
“Knights can look back upon a year’s solid and constructive work on behalf of the university,” he said, “and forward to days of continued vigorous support of Trojan activities.”
Scheduling between-term work and with an eye to an early start to activities for the spring term, several committees were formed at the
meeting. In charge of the rooting section for the Friday and Saturday basketball game against UCLA will be Jim McMahon. ,
The orientation committee, which will be headed by Chuck Franklin, will consist of Gordon Ferguson, Chuck Brohammer, Jack Novak, Bill Freeman, and Norman Hawes. The committee will meet tomorrow in 323 Student Union at 3 p.m. to discuss plans for the orientation assembly and slate the distribution of freshmen handbooks at the beginning of the spring term.
Headed by Buzz Forward as chairman. the ritual committee will be composed of Bill Freeman, Don Byram. and Jack Nichols.
money out of you.” Phyllis Drake, ADPi:
Whitey Wright, SAE: thought much about it.”
Chick Kirby, DeeGee:
rtuguese class Id in spring
the first time in several terms, guese will be offered to the nts during the spring term, it announced by the department lish and Portuguese.
will be given as a language ve. and the class will be at 12 dally starting Mar. 4. Portu-was given several terms ago.
to tt»» deflartcieat. ~
•Men.”
“I hadn’t
“Cupid,
ar>3 how many times he missed the boat.”
Joe Bradford, Sigma Chi: “Candy.”
Paula Johnson. Tri-Delt: “I think it's wonderful.” P.S. She just received a dozen red roses from her fiance.
Rick Webb. NROTC: “I don’t think of it because I was jilted when I was two and a half and it made a lasting impression on me.” Patti McCormack. AOPi: “Love.” Chuck Newton, Sig Ep: “Sig Ep hearts.”
Sally Roberts: “Mush.”
Leon Randall, Marine: “Ruffles and hearts and dreams of my happy childhood.”
Mary Jane Woodrow, Theta: "Those little red heart candies you used to eat that burned your tongue.”
Hans Trepp. Theta Xi: “My best girl—it'* time for me to run down to the store and buy her a valentine.”
Mary Brockway: “I think of Valentines.”
Harvey Edwards: “I think of the poems of Omar Khayam and Walter Benton.”
And here is the question of the week: Who sent Bob Mintie, Phi Psi, the pink lace valentine?
SC acclaims music series
A new series of musical entertainment at SC was initiated by the Trovets of SC, Tuesday afternoon in the student lounge, Student Union, in the form of a concert called “Music in the Afternoon.”
Trovet director of the series, William Renda stated, “By presenting these concerts, we believe that we are helping to enrich campus life and are making a contribution to its culture, in addition, the university's many gifted music students will have an opportunity to display their talents before a mixed audience. thereby gaining valuable experience for themselves.”’
Six artists appeared on the first concert. Guest artist, John Mills, sang “Passing By,” Purcell. “Drink to Me only with Thine Eyes,” Ben Jonson, and for his encores, “A Brown Bird Singing,” Wood, and
Care Selve,” Handel.
Mills, now a seaman 1st class in the navy, and stationed at San Pedro, Cal., was bom and reared in Raleigh. N. C., and has sung since early grade school days. He was a student of Coenraad V. Bos in New York, and has sung concerts for many notables including Josephus Daniels, secretary of the navy during World war L
Censorship on Seahorse items saves SC morals at 11th hour
Plunk, plunk, plunk, plunk.” The sound continued far into the night, echoing and reechoing over the campus like the beat of trainees’ marching feet upon University avenue.
The trainees, however, were fast asleep in their cozy barracks. Except two. Crouched over a dimly lit table, the men appeared to be in great agony. Their arms ached, they were wet with sweat, their cigarettes were gone. But they each lifted a heavy ink stamp and dropped it onto a page; lifted it and dropped it again.
The Seahorse was being censored. Seven dir--, that is, seven jokes “not of the caliber to be appreciated by SC students and faculty” were being deleted from 1000 copies of the February, 1946, issue of the NROTC unit classbook by Ray Suttles and John Moore, laborers and co-editors.
A huge “Censored” with a cross in the background and a “Censored” with black border now hides the seven so-called humorous items in half the Seahorses. Suttles and Moore will go back to work this afternoon to complete the job, for the cloth-bound edition goes on sale tomorrow in the Student Union cashier window.
„ An example of one of the jokes which brought a shake of the head from Seahorse advisers goes as follows: “When Mary returned from a ride, her mother noticed that one of her shoes "was muddy. ‘Why is your right shoe muddy and your left shoe clean,’ asked her mother.”
The daughter’s answer will not be found in the Seahorse now. It could not have been published in the Trojan even if it had appeared in the trainee classbook. But there are others.
Suttles and Moore had received the “go-ahead” signal from some authorities on their book before they sent it to the printers. When told that some of the humor was not appropriate” they did a backflip and got ready to ship out. But the censor’s stamps enabled them to stay at SC for graduation, after which they will ship out anyway.
Both civilians and trainees may purchase the Seahorse for $1 today and next Monday and Tuesday. A complete review of trainee eventa during the past year and pictures of the NROs and V-12s are included in the maroon and gold book.
Roosevelt possessions displayed at museum
Through the courtesy of Col. James Roosevelt, son of the late Franklin D. Roosevelt, a display has been loaned to the Los Angeles County Museum of History, Science, and Art. This display currently sponsors a timely exhibit of the personal possessions of the late president.
Within the past month many ol US have contributed to the annual
Ickes resigns, blasts Truman
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.—(U.E)— Secretary of Interior Harold L. Ickes broke with .the administration today and gave the lie to President Truman in a vitrolic letter of resignation that could influence the 1948 presidential campaign.
“I do not care to stay in an administration where I am expected ,to commit perjury for the sake of a party,” Ickes said in a press conference statement supplementing his caustic letter.
The 71-year-old New Deal Democrat and former Bull Mooser, Republican and Progressive raised doubts that he would support Mr. .Truman in 1948. He said, he could “conceive of circumstances” under which he would support him, but that it would depend on the character and qualifications of other candidates.
Ickes proposed to the president that his resignation from the post he has held for nearly 13 years become effective March 31. But Mr. Truman told him in a letter not made public to leav£ Friday.
Ickes’ resignation had been expected since last week when he gave damaging testimony against the president’s nominee for undersecretary of the navy, California oil man Edwin W. Pauley, former Democratic national treasurer.
But his blunt letter to Mr. Truman and his press conference remarks rocked political Washington and doubtless will have political repercussions in 1948. if not in the 1946 congressional campaign.
Orientation series continues Friday
Another in the series of orientation discussions of lower division students will be conducted tomorrow at 11 a.m. in 214 Bridge hall by Dr. A1 b er t Raubenheimer, executive dean of the university. He will be assisted by Paul E. Hadley, instructor in international relations,
campaign, The March of Dimes, that originally was created through the efforts of President Roosevelt in his ' fight against the scourge of polio. It is true that this year’s March of Dimes drive has passed its high point, but it is a sure thing that those of us that gave to this cause continue to express sincere interest in those things which v/ere a part of Roosevelt's life.
At the present time students and faculty of the university are privileged to witness this memorial exhibit of possessions in the main lobby of the museum. The display Is one of colorful interest in that it brings out and shows many of the small personal belongings in which he had interest, interests that express the love he had for the simple things of life.
Mounting the marble wall above the glass encased exhibits is a masterful portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt that was painted prior to his first presidential election. Among the possessions displayed in one of the exhibit cases is a gold watch and chain, the chain having attached to it the late president’s Phi Beta Kappa key.
Delegates prepare for Denver debate
Colorado, here we come! That is going to be the united exclamation of the SC delegation arriving at Denver to participate in the Rocky Mountain Debate and Speech tournament to be held in that city soon.
Leading the squad is Dr. Alan Nichols, professor of speech and debate instructor, accompanied by Mildred Carman and Anita Norcop, feminine representatives, and Maurice Gould and Eph Konigsberg, the male contingent.
Participants representing several states of the country will be heard. Great competition among them is predicted.
Following the tradition of previous years, the tournament stresses the impor^ince of the oratory field, and emphasizes the competitive trends among college students. From past experience, the sponsors of the tournament hope to gather distinguished speakers among the participants.
Patmore sets signup procedure
Registration permits offered students soon
Registration permits for the spring term will be available Monday in the office of the : registrar for all students now 1 enrolled in the university, it was announced recently by Howard W. Patmore, registrar.
Changes made since yesterday’s story are that students of the College of Commerce and
the School of Merchandising will fill out their programs in 126 Old College, while students of the College of Engineering do the same in 207 Engineering. Both groups will proceed to the P.E. building for final checking and verification.
With these two exceptions, all students, including those enrolling in University Junior college, will register in the Physical Education building, entering at the main entrance on Hoover street.
Registration book No. 1 is now available at *the registrar’s office for all students who are enrolled at the present time. Page 1 should be filled out completely in ink, after which the book should be taken to 115 P.E. any time this week between 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
There the book will be stamped with the official stamp of the Health Service office to save delay for the student at registration.
Students are advised to arrange temporary study programs on work sheets and to fill out as far as possible the cards in registration book No. 2 before consulting their adviser. Book No. 2 will be available on registration days in the registration area.
Registration will begin on Feb. 28 and continue through Saturday, Mar. 2 which has been announced (Continued on Page 4)
SC musicians stage winter
show tonight
A Capella choir, orchestra, chorus featured in 8:15 Bovard concerts; Hirt, Dahl direct
Tonight at 8:15 in Bovard auditorium a winter concert will be presented featuring the A Capella choir, university chorus, and the university orchestra, under the direction of Charles C. Hirt, visiting lecturer in music, and Ingolf Dahl. --1 instructor in music.
“Various types of music will be presented," stated Hirt. “in an effort to please everyone.”
The chorus and choir will take over the first part of the program, with the following selections, “I Have Longed for Thy Saving Health.” Byrd: “Glory to God,” Pergolesi; “Baynshkv Bayou,” Evans; “I CouHn’t Hear Nobody Pray,” Cain: “My Lovely Celia,” Wilson: “The Peddler,” Wilson; and “Czechoslovakian Dance Song,” Krone.
Featured soloists of the evening will be Jerold Shepard, baritone; Poan Sharp, soprano, and Irene Robertson, pianist.
“Dona Nobis Pacem,” Ralph Vaugh Williams, will be played by the orchestra.
The selection by Williams is partly
Argentine prof peruses U.S. culture, natives
Dr. Luis Farre, Argentine professor and writer, will make the University library his habitat for eight weeks while doing research work on this country's philosophy and residents. Dr. Farre intends to send articles to newspapers in Cordoba and Buenos Aires on his findings in this country.
Arriving in the United States Dec.
27, Farre was surprised to learn based on the text“ of Walt w^man', how well informed Americans are and is comparatively modem, ac-
Students find garage home
A garage between two alleys near campus is home to three sophomore women of SC and one cocker spaniel named “Trouble.”
This tranquil haven was located in the present housing shortage by “Tinky” Willard, and her cocker spaniel, who gained two new roommates last Monday, Gerry Smith, Hollywood, and Valleri Veter, New Jersey.
In addition to coping with finals together, the women are building a closet out of two-by-four boards, dividing the room into "three parts with a clothes line and trying to balance on a tilting double bed. “Trouble” sleeps in the bottom of a wardrobe which they built for him.
Tinky, Valeri and Gerry claim one modem convenience, however. They don't have to worry about turning on lights any more because when the shade is pulled down, the light goes on by itself, due to defective wiring.
about South American history.
“One Los Angeles man asked about Domingo Faustino Sarmien-to, whom Argentines consider their Abraham Lincoln,” Farre said. “Considering he was president way back in 1868-74, I was surprised.”
North Americans are world-minded, according to the professor. A native of Spain. Farre finished at the University of Madrid, and learned most of his English from conversation with the British in Argentina.
Political discussions are taboo while he is traveling, he said, but he considers North Americas and Argentines similar in many ways.
He is a professor at the University of Cordoba, established by Jesuits in 1712 and now a state-uni- j versity. He received his philosophy i doctorate there. His wife is a former Ohio coed, and they have two j children.
Farre estimated Argentines literacy at 90 per cent, and said that, “Argentina’s educational program dates back to Sariento, who persuaded three Bostonians to teach in normal schools.”
The native pericon dance, was described by the professor as “the dance to see.” He said that tlie once original Argentine tango had now become international.
and is cording to Dahl.
Mr. Hirt, at the present time, is acting as guest director of the public school choruses of Covina* Corona, South Park, Alhambra, and Downey which will present a prodt: tion on May 10.
“We sincerely hope that a larga crowd will tum out for this musical production,” stated Hirt. “as ii promises to be one of the most enjoyable of the term.”
The musical selections included in the program are amorg those most often requested from orchestras when this type of music is presented.
All persons who plaa to attend the event are urged to be cn time in order not to miss any portion of the production, according to Dahl.
Gen. Badger ai de lectures at Troy
Col. Maurice G. Stubbs, assistant chief of staff in Berlin to Major General Badger and nephew of Dr. F. H. Garver, professor emeritus of American history, has lectured on his duties to SC history classes while on a leave of absence.
Assistant in Charge of personnel, Colonel Stubbs supervises activities of Yank soldiers in Berlin and also of homeless Europeans who wander through the area.
He has told of his experiences in lectures to the classes of Dr. R. W. Van Alstyne and Russell Caldwell.
Colonel Stubbs is visiting with Dr. and Mrs. Garver during his leave.
Dr. Garver was recently elected president of the Pacific coast branch of the American Historical association. Voting took place at a branch meeting at Stanford University.
Brandao interprets Villa-Lobos' music
“The tempestuous music and tom-tom beat of the ‘Dance of the White Indian’ Is an autobiographical picture of Villa-Lobos,” said Jose Vieira Brandao of the music he interpreted yesterday.
All the music presented yesterday was of the very exciting Indian rhythm. Villa-Lobos, who is himself of Indian descent, went up the | Amazon river into the deep jungles of South America to get the original folk songs of the primitive peoples. One of the songs, “Xango,” depicts the beating of a Negro slave, this part was a solo sung by Jim Patton. The sympathetic wailing of the other slaves was the harmony of the University Madrigal Singers.
Brandao, the guest piano soloist, was presented by Dr. Max T. Krone, associate director of the School of Music. One of the Madrigal Singers commented that Jose Brandao “is the virtual right hand man of Villa-Lobos.” There are 14 singers in the mixed group, and all are voice majors. The group was directed by Brandao himself.
Nicolas chosen nursing leader
Zella Nicolas will succeed Christine A. Larsen as director of the University of Southern California School of Nursing, it was announced. She will also officiate as superintendent of nurses of the California hospital which is affiliated with the university. Miss Larsen, who held the position for the past six years, resigned recently to be married.
Following training at Mt. Sinai hospital, New York, and receiving degrees at Columbia University and the University of Michigan, Mis* Nicolas was affiliated with hospitals in Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, the University of Colorado, and conducted a collegiate School of Nursing at Western Reserve University.
okiers
The Trojan Ski club will mee today at 12:30 p.m., Touchstone theater, according to Bob Jones, secretary of the club. Final arangements for the weekend trip to Big Pines will be made.
Admissions office notice
NOTICE TO THOSE REGISTERED IN THE EIGHT WEEKS WINTER TERM FOR VETERANS.
The following procedure is necessary for permission to register in the second term.
Those who have been registered in the university before the eight weeks term should report to thi office of the registrar and request a registration permit
Those who have not been enrolled in the university prior U the eight weeks term must mak< certain that their applications fof admission and credentials hav« been filed at the admissions office. They must present registration permits from that office foi permission to register in March.
H. C. WUlett,
Director of admissions and registration.
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