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SUMNER NEWS
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Velero IV Research
No.
Tuesday. July 1, 1952
OUTSTANDING LECTURE SERIES SLATED FOR COMING WEEK
Palyi, Robins, McLaughlin, Mayer To Present Public Speeches
Dr. Hale Dies in Palo Alto
Former Dean of SC’s School of Law Succumbs to Illness
Word of the death of Wil-G. Hale, 71, former dean cf t«fe University of Southern Cali*orn*a School of Law, at his nbme in Palo Alto Friday was re%ceived on campus yesterday. H^Lhad been on leave for the past sixX months, due to illness, from Hastings College of Law in San Franfcisco where ho had been bn the faqrblty since retiring from SC in 1919'(
He had bjieen at SC from 1930 to 1949 and served as dean of the law school for 15 years. He earned his degree from Pacific university and his doctor of Jaw from Harvard. Before coming to SC he served as dean of law schools at Oregon and Washington universities and taught at the University of Illinois. During summer sessions he fcaught at Stanford, Michigan, andr Chicago.
IDean Hale was a member of the lit'ornia Code commission, the tale Crime commission, and the 'American Law Institute and during World War II served on the War Production Board. He was author of numerous text books in his field and was associate editor ot the Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology as well as the Oregon Law Review.
He is survived by his widow Ethel and a^iaughter, Mrs. Genevieve Jewett.
The annual Hale Court competition which became a traditional event at SC was named in his honor.
Official
Notice
In observance of Independ-nntr day, the University, and all Administrative Offices will Im* closed Friday and Saturday, July 4 and 5, 1952.
A.S. RAF BENHE1M EK Educational Vice President ROBERT U. FISHER Financial Vice-President
DR. JAMES BUCHANAN . . . Man of Science
Dr. Buchanan Passes Away
Dr. James W. Buchanan, 64, director- of research for Ihe Allan Hancock Foundation for Scientific Research at the University of Southern California, died at his home, 5121 Valley Ridge avenue, Friday morning of a heart attack.
One of the nation’s leading zoologists, Dr. Buchanan also was chairman of the division of biological sciences in the SC College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. He was a Man of Science, locog-ni/.ed for his research in zoology throughout the world.
15-Year Member Dr. Buchanan came to SC July 1, 1949, from Northwestern university, Evanston, 111., where he was a faculty member for 15 years as chairman 'of the zoology de-. partment and acting dean of the College of Liberal Arts.
A graduate of Ohio university in 1913 with a bachelor of science degree in zoology, Dr. Buchanan taught «t the University of Mississippi two years and New York university one year before serving in World War I.
First Lieutenant Ife was in infantry first lieutenant overseas and with the Army of Occupation in Germany, lie was senior instructor and organizer of the 3rd Army post schools in Coblenz, Germany in 1918 and 1919 and then attedned the Imiversity of London.
After receiving the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in zoology at the University of Chicago in (Continued on Page 4)
Melchior Palyi, economic consultant from Chicago and former managing director at the Institute of Berlin, will give a lecture 6n “International Crisis and American Foreign Policy” today and on “The Problem of the Dollar’’ tomorrow. Both lectures will be at 3:15 p.m. in 229 Founders hall.
Palyi has taught at the University of London, Oxford, and Northwestern University.
Robins to Speak Dr. John D. Robins, visiting professor of English, will give two lectures in the series being presented by the department of English, according to Prof. Francis Christensen, chairman.
Thursday, Dr. Robins will speak on “Tolerant Humor” following with “Angry Humor” as his topic on July 10. Both lectures will be at 3:15 p.m. in 229 Founders hall.
Dr. Robins is head of the English department of Victoria College, University of Toronto. He is teaching Introduction to English Philology during the six-week Summer Session at SC.
Noted Humorist A noted author and humorist, Prof. Robins has written two books about fishing experiences in Northern Ontario, Canada. They are “The Incomplete Anglers” and “Cottage Cheese.”
He has also compiled two anthologies, entitled “Pocketful of Canada” and “Book of Canadian Humour.” “Pocketful” was prepared for the servicemen in Canada during World War II.
Official
Notice
Students who expect to complete the requirements for teaching or administration credentials with the University recommendation on Aug. 1 or 31, should make application at once.
Application, forms are available in Room 357, Administration building, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Those expecting to finish on Aug. 1, must have their applications in by July 3. Those who will finish Aug. 31, must return theirs by Aug. 4, if prompt delivery of the credentials is to Im* made. OSMAN R. HULL,
Dean, School of Education
DEAN EMERY E OLSON . . . Turkey-bound
OlsontoHead UN Mission
Dean Emery £. Olson of the School .of Public Administration at the University of Southern California, will leave immediately for Turkey to develop a curriculum in public administration for the University of Ankara. He will be co-chairman of a United Nations technical assistance “working party.”
The only American on the 10-member committee, Dean Olson will be away from the SC campus two months. He was in Turkey in the summer of 1950 as a member of the original Barker economic mission fo that fiaiion for the International Bank for Reconstruction.
Five at SC Five members of the University of Ankara faculty have been at SC for a year engaged in research and study and will also participate in the now program when it is established in Turkey. The Mutual Security Agency is sponsoring the training program at SC.
’ Dean Olson, president of the California S‘ate Personnel Board, has headed the SC School of Public Administration 23 years.
Dr. Larry McLaughlin will be a guest speaker at the School and Society Seminar at 10 a.m. Tllirsday, according to Dr. Frederick Mayer, instructor and visiting professor of philosophy and religion from the University of Redlands.
Dr. McLaughlin is an outstanding specialist in adult education and is presently in charge of the Ford Foundation on Test City project.
Mayer Talks
Monday at 9 a.m. Dr. Mayer will give a lecture for the Den-forth Foundation at the School of Religion.
A former student at SC, Dr. Mayer was born in Frankfort, Germany. He received his bachelor’s degree here in 1942 summa cum laude and in 1944, at the age of 22, received his doctorate.
An established ' author, Dr. Mayer has written “A Historv of Modern Philosophy,” “A History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy,” “A History of American Thought,” and "Essentialism.” He has also written numerous magazine articles on philosophy.
Brilliant Future
Following in the tradition of Ockha/ii, Bacon, and .Dewey in ainvig at a reconstruction of philosophy, Dr. Mayer has been termed “America’s most brilliant young philosopher, whose work will become a landmark in philosophical .history” by Aurelio de la Vega, the Cuban intellectual leader.
Dr. Mayer, without disclosing the topic of his scheduled lecture, said that much of contemporary philosophy is an exercise in a verbal wasteland with little significance for pressing contemporary problems affecting the survival of Western civilization.
Society Honors Chief Justice *
Chief Justice Phil S. Gibson of the Supreme Court of California was initiated as an honorary member of the Order of the Coif, national law scholarship society, at SC this month. Chief Justice Gibson came from San Francisco for the ceremony on the campus following SC’s 69th annual commencement exercises.
Coming Calendar of SS Events
Fellowship
A.	series of talks on “Religion or Reality” is being presented during the Summer Session by the Trcjan Christian Fellowship. Prof. Marchant King will giVv.* the first lecture tomorrow at 12:10 p.m in the YWCA.
Thursday, Prof. Robert Mannes will conduct a Bible study at neon. Everyone is invited to attend both programs.
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Lecture
Dr. John D. Robins, professor oi English at Victoria Goilege,
University of Toronto, will give the second of the lecture series presented by the department oT English. Professor Robins will speak on “Tolerant Humor” Thursday afternoon at 3:15 in 229 Founders nail.
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Two Lectures Melchior Palyi, *>conomic consultant of Chicago, will give a free public lecture on “International Crisis and American Foreign Policy” today and en “The Problem of the Dollar” tomorrow' at 3:15 p.m. in 229 Founders hall.
Film Classics
“Destiny” will be the second of six film classics being shown each Tuesday evening at 8 in 133 f nunders hall. Admission by series tickets only. Tickets may be purchased at the door.
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Festival
The Festival of Contemporary Arts will be held next Sunday and Monday evenings beginning at 8.30. Tire Sunday Concert «*l Chamber Music will be in Hancock auditorium. The rcncludinc
program is scheduled for Bovard auditorium.
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Panel
A panel discussion on “Implications of Local, National, and International Social Neecb and Pressures on Public Education” will be held Monday at 3:15 p.m. in Hancock auditorium. The panel will be moderated by James D. Finn, associate professor of education.
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Folk Dancing
Folk and square dancing will
be held in the Physical Education building tonight at 8. Everyone is invited.
More
Dr. Larry McLaughlin will speak to the School and Society Seminar at 10 a.m. Thursday.
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School of Religion
*	A lecture for the Danforth Foundation will lie given by Dr. Frederick Mayer, visiting professor of philosophy and religion from University of Redlands, Monday, 9 a.m., at the School of Religion.