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No. 5
Los Angeles, Calif., Friday, Sept. 22 , 1950
Vol. XLII
reedom Crusade raws Thousands
High City Officials, Many Personalities Participate In Impressive Ceremonies As Freedom Bell Tolls
The fight against Communist propaganda by SC stunts and the citizens of Los Angeles received added impetus .sterday at the mammoth Crusade for Freedom rally. The remonies took place on Exposition boulevard in front of ie School of Dentistry.
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housands of signatures were b-ned on freedom scrolls while the -ton Bell of Freedom issued its 1 for thousancs more.
'ere than 30 radio stations in ithern California, through the fa- i ties of KUSC. carried the broad- i ;t of the day s ceremonies.
The Free Radio in Europe which 1 also broadcast the peaceful in- i itions of the U.S. will be support- j by donations collected at the var-15 rallies throughout the country. 1 layor Fletcher Bowron officially i ened the rally as he received free- | m scrolls containing 5300 names m Lodge 99 of the Elks.
He then paid tribute to the var-:s organizations participating in e crusade.
Master of ceremonies Dr. Hugh
Idyllwild Meet May OK Public Relations Plan
Recruiting teams may be sent , to high schools and junior colleges j to interest potential Trojans in the university, if the plan meets ap- j proval of delegates to the student j leadership conference at Idyllwild tonight and tomorrow, it was announced yesterday.
How to increase enrollments at ner, president of Pepperdine col- 1 the university will be one of the e. introduced Sheriff Eugene Bis- J major considerations of 45 senators, students, and faculty members attending the conference.
Ed Neibuhr, senator-at-large, will head a discussion panel on “ASSC Relations With Potential and New Students.” The group will work out plans for the recruiting program which would include sending campus leaders, talented students, and
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TOMMY WALKER . . . come join the band
Air Corps Needs ROTC Engineers
iluz who spoke on the necessity freedom-loving peoples through- j t the world joining to prevent rther Communist aggrtislon.
he Freedom Bell added an im-essive note to the proceedings ier Mayor Bowron. Sheriff Biscai- i and Christel Arhtelik. German dent at Pepperdine college, rang for the first time to signify the j
Friday night.
Today is the deadline for auditioning and uniform fitting. Students interested in band participation should report to the Band and Orchestra building by 3:15. Walker said that >any male student who : can play an instrument and is | registered in the university is I qualified.
' New uniforms are being issued | this year along with tee shirts and | shoes. Walker also said that the | band will loan instruments to mu-1 s cians who don’t have them.
B?nd marching practice is held Wednesday and Friday afternoons 3:15 to 5 and Saturday morning before each game.
A recent Air Force order hat Further inducements offered inauthorized the campus Air ROTC terested students are extra foot-
unit to accept senior engineering ^all tickets for friends, a	key,
,	, | sweater, and blanket after	one,
students who have served m the	. ,	•	—
two. and four years service.	The
armed forces or have completed t>ailcj win play at every game, in-
the basic ROTC course.	eluding the trip to Stanford, and
Those accepted will be enrolled I a11 band members will be furnished J ,	i free transportation to all games.
in Air Science IV, and after one	, __, , , , .
j They also perform for luncheons
school year and a summer training an(j banquets, and have recently period they will be commissioned ! appeared in such motion pictures in the Air Force.	as “Father Was a Fullback." “An-
nie Get Your Gun,” and “Return
Tooter Shortage
Recruiting Slump Hits Trojan Band
Are you a musician who not only likes his music but also likes football from choice 50-yard line seats If you are then sign up for the SC football band.
Tommy Walker, assistant football band director and ace baton twirler reports that the band is still lacking 18 musicians to complete a marching band * for the SC-Iowa opening game;
Titled Bulldog Entered in Campus Race
Another candidate has been declared for SC's mascot competition.
Pythagoras, Englisn bulldog guardian of Acacia fraternity made his bid to succeed the late George Tirebiter yesterday.
Thag. as he is known on 28th street, bears the registered name of Gorgeous George IV on his pedigree. He is 15 montns old and has been with Acacia ror 13 months.
Son of champion Limey Jim, Thag has won six ribbons and three trophies in recent crcg shows.
His care would be provided by Acacia, if he is selectea mascot, Roger Stewart, Acacia vice-president, said.
Noon Rites Mark Troy Mascot s Death
Wreath Will Be Laid on All-American Pawprints As Trojans Mourn Loss of Frisky Fisk Feaster
Final rites for George Tirebiter will be held. In absentia, at noon today on University
avenue.
George will go out as he loved to come in—surrounded by convertibles and pretty coeds.	.	9 •
Crepe-hung roadsters escorted by an honor detail from the football band will begin
their slow trek at the south end of
T . ,	J i faculty representatives to show mo- ,
emng of the Los Angeles crusade. Uon pictuJ.es and give talks about j ing school and will be exempted ually 130 strong, lost 47 members
While Enrolled, the students wil. receive 90 cents a day for attend-
of Rosie O’Grady.”
The football band, which is us-
the university to high school and junior college audiences.
from selective service.
Applicants should apply at the
streets.
fter the initial toiling of the bell, ths on either side of the speak-s platform, with the theme “Join
e Crusade for Freedom” inscribed Another phase of Neibuhr s topic i Air ROtc unit, 37th and Hoover ve them in many of the world s wU1 be a consideration of the Mor-guages, began to receive a steadv J tar Board Plan for orientation. Un-
eam of people to sign the freedom ' der the Plan new stu<*nts would ! oils.	| be required to take a one-unit ori- J
stumed representatives of the entation course and to attend a rious nations of the world join- compubory assembly at the start; g the crusade were on hand to ^ registration.
The conference is the first of its kind for SC students. Delegates leave at 3 this afternoon for the two-dav meeting.
Other topics to be discussed in-
in June because of graduation, and only 84 have turned out so far this year. Walker said he is still hop.ng for at least a marching band of 104 for SC's opening game.
;lp out at the enrollment stations. The Bell of Freedom, mounted on red and white-painted flat-car, unded its booming tone through-lit the day-long ceremonies. Each
Iowa Game Tickets Go Off Sale Today
11 of the bell, reverberating for two elude "Personalizing Our t Universes. signified another name on e freedom scrolls.
sity,” which will dea: with the problem of how to retain the ad-The Crusade for Freedom is a j vantages of university “bigness” nited effort to counteract. Com- while gaining a more intimate ap-unist propaganda of U. S. “war proach to student activities and ongering. The freedom scrolls personal problems, ill be sent to Berlin along with “How to Increase Student Interne bell which eventually will be est in Becoming Loyal Alumni,” will nshrined there.	j study methods of encouraging stu-
' dents to take up membership in |	n | - i the alunuW association immediately
upon graduation.
“Administration-Faculty-Student Relations” will survey the scope of authority in student government and will stress closer ties among Lose your class again? Look here. ! the three-
“When do Campus Politics Become Injurious to Student and University Welfare?" will discuss such problems as ballo ing during elections and strife between political parties.
- Today is the deadline for pur- i ate cottage, 643 West 36th street, chasing activity bcoks that include j “Spouse books" for married stu-a ticket for the Iowa game.	dents may be obtained for the same
John Morley, ticket manager, price at the ticket manager's of- Wake for this somewhat Irish mutt, yesterday said that if tickets are I fice. 209 Student Union.	; who fought his v.aj up from the
Troy Grieves Over Loss of Beloved Mutt
Felicitations ovei George Tire-biter's ironic death continued to pour in to tne Daliy Irojan yesterday.
AI Wiggins, ASSC president, gravely said:
“There will never be another Tirebiter. His spontaneous reception by SC's 14.000 students is unparalleled in SC history. Army has its mule, Navy has its goat, and Yale has a pedigreed bull dog, while we. here at SC. had George Tirebiter.”
“I'm in favor of holding an Irish
GEORGE BARKED at the fresh concrete when he put his paw prints alongside the cleat marks of Troy's other All-Americans three years ago. Today a wreath will encircle the place where he stood.
Delfs
Leads
Dog Sully' Mascot Poll
received from the printer by Monday the photographer will distri-
Students must be enrolled in at least six units and present their
bute them to s.udents who had fee bill at the time of purchase.
lasses Still n the Move
their pictures taken before yesterday. These tickets will be available at the university service department at times to be announced.
The books may be purchased for $12.50 from 9 to 4:30 at the gradu-
An activity book admits the holder to athletic events, drama productions, and School of Music
concerts.
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. pledges and actives meet at :30 today at the Y. upstairs.
Alpha Kappa Psi Petitions Ready
Interviews for membership in SC's chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi. national professional commerce fraternity, will begin today and continue next week. Students enrolled in the School of Commerce may apply between 12 and 4 p.m. in 109 Bridge hall.
Official
Nolice
Members of thc Jewish fa:th will ohserve today as the Day nf Atonement. A11 stucirRts of the Jewish la’th who so desire may he excused from attending their claws on that day. If assignments are srheduled for Sept. 21, arrancemen's nrust be made for surh assiirnmenis prior to Sept. 21.
Albert S. Raubenheimer Kriuca.ional v c;-president
lison. senior tootball manager were j physical education group A or B \oted into Trojan Knights at the! stamped on the back of their ID service organization s meeting yes- card.
terday, Dan Schiavone, Knight president, announced.
It is traditional that holders of these positions be selected for Knight membership each year, Schiavone said.
gutters to win national fame at
SC.”
Dan Schiavone. Knight president, was dramatic and precise in the way he summed up SC's loss.
“In 1941 George was rejected by thc K-9 Corps and he came to SC with the idea of doing his bit. However ^C was slov to realize the worth of this staunch canine. George would have made an excellent dog captain but his cver-bite kept him out cf service.”
Schiavone swallowed and continued, “George did not start receiving his just due until after hostilities had ceased and thp Cl's started coming back to campus. A natural friendship developed tween the patient mutt and guys that had acquired patience to sweat out VA enrollment lines. There was never a word about
John L. Sullivan, Delta Tau Del- a police dog. one: the Dalmatian ta's pedigreed boxer commonly , offered by an alumnus, three; an known as “Sully,” is leading the Irish setter, five; and horses or race to become George Tirebiters ponies, eight. A photogenic Dachs-heir.	I hund's snapshot was submitted
George Jr., George's alleged son. j with two votes in his favor, is running in second place with 47 ^ Comments ranged to derogatory votes. Acacia's Pythagoras, an Eng- remarks—possibly from transfer lisn bulldog, got 35 votes.	I students—to suggestions for a Tire-
The appearance of these strong 1 biter Memorial hall.
Recreational swimming hours are Monday through Friday from 12 to George's 4-F status.'
1 p.m. and 3 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 j ---
on Tuesday and Thursday nights.
These hours will be effective Monday.
Todays Headlin
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rientation Calendar
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TODAY and Saturday—Leadership conference at Idyllwild Inn. Senate members wil! discuss activities for coming year.
ONDAY—Dinner for new women students in Commons. 5:30 p.m. $1.50 per plate.
Wednesday, Sept. 27—phrateres tea for women students.
Deposit Insurance Bill OK d
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21—President Truman today signed a bill giving 104,000,000 Americans a federal guarantee on the first §10,000 they have on deposit in member banks of the Federal Deposit Insurance corporation.
War Materials & Reds Cut
WASHINGTON. Sept. 21—The house heeded pleas from President Truman today and sharply modified a proposal to cut off U. S. economic aid to any European country which ships potential war materials to Russia or its satellites.
Red Chiefs Flee Seoul
TOKYO. Friday,. Sept. 22—Communist political and military chiefs fled northward from Seoul today as the U. S. Marines hammered the city’s defenses and the South Korean Army launched a general offensive from the northern rim of the Pusan beachhead.
Homecoming Dates Announced
Annual homccoming on the SC campus will be Nov. 27 to Dec. 2, it was revealed yesterday by Arnold Eddy, executive director of t.he alumni.
Eddy also announced that Invitations have been extended to thp G6 SC alumni classes to attend a series of reunions Oct. 13 at the Biltmore hotel.
As a pre-game rally to the SC-California football tussel the following day, the reunion is an annual affair sponsored by the General Alumni association.
candidates caused a change in the DT ballot. Sully and Pythagoras have been added.
Another change is the omission of George’s .statue and other types of mascot. Thirty-one students indicated they liked the idea of a statue, but 21 of them thought it fitting only as a memorial.
The final change was rr.ade because the DT wished to p!?.y sale. “Junior'’ can be applied only to a son, but “II” can be app icd to a grandson or a namesake.
Running behind the leaders were a St. Bernard with seven votes;
It was during the 1948 Notre Dame game that George really hit his stride. That game made ihm SC's official mascot. If George had arrived a i.ew minutes sooner, SC ma yha ve won. As it was the game ended in a 14-14 tie and George Tirebiter was the reason.
So endss the saga of a pooch that lived and died the favorite mascot of Troy.
Cno voter said, “Let's have a memorial room with pictures and the cloak belonging to George. This could be in Commons. We should have a George Tirebiter room.” •Seventy-two votes, including selections of several ^persons and George himself, were declared void by the judging committee. In addition, all votes which were not cast on the official DT ballots were thrown out.
The DT will continue to run daily standings of the contestants until the contest is over.
the avenue according to master-of ceremonies Dan Schiavone.
When the foot-paced parade reaches the “All-American” concrete strip in front of Phelps-Terkel, ASSC president Al Wiggin* will deliver a short eulogy.
“Taps’* will be sounded. A wreath will be laid on George's pawprints while Troy says “So long” to it« mascot.
Famous for his exploits in 194J, '48 and '49, George was acclaimed by all local newspapers and the wire services at his death.
“George died in the line of duty," one paper said. “His life’s work was the pursuit of the Goodrich, and he died doing it.”
“Geore Tirebiter, the dog who could smile like a man,” another paper declared.
The late mascot died early last summer on a ranch' near El Centro. He had been sent there for a “rest cure.” The alumnus who had charge of him. Bill Hubbard, '30, said he was hit by a car.
200 Attend
Joint Smoker
More than 200 prospective fraternity and club members and representatives of various organizations were on hand at the triclub sponsored sports smoker last night in the student lounge.
The new students saw color movies of last year% 13-13 SC-Ohio State tie game. They heard Bob Smith, director of the Athletic News bureau, recount an impressive record of past Trojan sports achievements and heard him tell of the great athletes who brought credit and glory to the university.
Smith lauded Coach Jeff Cravath as a man who had won respect from coaches and players alike. Smith also noted that SC has practically dominated collegiate track and field for years.
Clinton A. Neyman. university chaplain spoke on the It MCA s past accomplishments and future aims. The Y, along with the Inter-Fraternity council and the AMS sponsored the smoker.
Dr. Albert Zech. counselor of men. and Richard A. Berg, director of student activities, welcomed the new students. Warren Ettinger, YMCA vice-president, was chairman of the program committee.
Registrar's
Notice
Tomorrow, Saturday, will be the last day that a stutl-nt may change his program without a fee.
Beginning Monday S'l will be charged for a program change.
Saturday, September 30 will be the last day that a class may be added.
Howard VV. Patmore, Registrar.
Trovets Increase Roster; Add 200 Members in Drive
Approximately 2CO new members members jo.ning,” said Chuck
have joined Trovets this week, and	chairman of the member-
. .	ship committee,
the call is out for old mem eis to	Trovets need members to serve
renew their memberships, accord-	ag historjanS( jn advisory capaci-
Viking Poet Will Be Heard
An interview-discussion with Norway’s foremost contemporary poet, Mulvey White is general chair-1 Herman Wildenvey, will bo presented tonight at 9:15 over KLSC.
Another in the weekly transcribed series, “The Spirit of the Vikings,” the broadcast will discuss Wildenvey''s travels in America and his
ing to Floyd McCann, president of the campus veterans organization.
The booth in front of Student Union will remain open through next week to sign up both men and women who are veterans.
“We expect 1000 new members by the end of next week. I am gratified with the caliber of new
ties, and on the publicity committee.
High on the list of services rendered by Trovets is the Living War Memorial drive. This is a fundraising campaign to give the children of deceased veterans scholarships to SC. So far the fund has raised $10,000.
man of the reunion with Michael F. B. McBan serving as registration chairman.
Alumni will gather in the conference rooms at the Biltmore.
Members of every third graduat-	sources of inspiration, ing class will serve as hosts to the	KUSC, which broadcasts the proclasses before and after them. In-	gram, is staffed entirely by StU-div:dual parties will follow in the	dents- They include Camille Mont-Biltmore bowl.	gomery, program director; John Professional schools holding in-	Newton, music director; Bud Sloop, dividual reunions the same week	music librarian; John Spence, chief
Marshall Takes Off ice
include the School -of Education, Oct. 11; School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, and Alpha Kappa Delta, Oct. 13.
WASHINGTON. Sept. 21—Geq. George C. Marshall was sworn in as S2cretary of Defense today, and immediately announced he will meet witn British ana French defense ministers in New York tomorrow' to discuss the rearming of Germany
announcer; Dick McAleer. traffic; and Jerry Scherr, news and sports. General manager is William H. Sener. head of the radio department. Wildenvey has been credited as California occupies more than the first to break with the na-half of the Pacific coastline of the tionalistic theme and problem-dra-United States. Every phase of sur- ma which dominated 19th century face character is represented, and Norwegian literature. His works the geological peculiarity of the have gained much popularity and
North and South American continents is here seen.
most have been translated into English.
Make Your Selection For Tirebiters Heir
Cut out ballot, mark your choice, and drop it in one of the boxes marked “George’s Heir.” Voting closes 8 a.m. Thursday. Sept. 28.
Choose one:
George II.............*...............................
Sully................................................
Pythagoras..........................................
Other...............................................
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