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Vol. XLV
Los Angeles, Calif., Thursday, March 11, 1954
No. 91
RELIC DISPLAY — A display of Iranian handmade relics will be held today in the International Lounge of the Student Union. Above, UCLA Student Merion Miedzianogora tries
on native dress with the aid of SC Student Fourough Arshadi. Happy Khora, LA State, and Hassan Salass, SC, watch the proceedings. Admission to the event is free.
IRANIANS OPEN NEW YEAR FETE
Southland Iranian students will begin their 13-day celebration of the New Year with a display of handicraft today in the International Lounge of the Student Union.
The event is sponsored as a part of the weekly Inter-cultural Club educational programs. Table displays, open
from 1 to 6 p.m., will feature sev-
en original Persian carpets, Iranian clothes, and jewelry. The exhibits were donated by members f the Irano-American club and eir families.
Representatives from the Inter-cultural Club will greet visitors and explain the displays.
Celebration of the Iranian New Tear will be climaxed by a dance at the Riviera Country Club, Mar. 20.
Through weekly functions, the Intercultural Club hopes to stimulate the interest of American students in foreign customs.
Refreshments will be served from 3 to 5 in the display room. * * *
Final plans for the Intercultural Club’s St Patrick’s Day Ball will be discussed this afternoon in the International Lounge, SU, Mohammad Aman announced yesterday.
The danoe is to feature Irish entertainment and refreshments and all students are invited to attend, he said.
English Grads Set Coffee Hour
Graduate School Coffee Hour will be held today at 3 p.m. in the Graduate School Lounge, Town and Gown. Today’s program will be sponsored by the department of English.
Graduate students and faculty members are invited to attend.
The remaining two meetings this month will be sponsored by the department of history Mar. 18, and the department of cinema Mar. 25.
Trojan Chest Publicity Head Asks for Help
Students interested in serving on the Trojan Chest publicity committee are asked to meet today at 2:15 in 418 SU, according to Bob McClure, publicity co-chairman.
McClure said positions open include posters, local and national publicity, special events, and publications.
He emphasized the importance of publicity in promoting this year’s Trojan Chest Drive.
“Trojan Chest deserves the support of all the students because of its worthy contributions to not only SC’s Troy Camp, but also to the numerous other local and national charities.”
“I urge all students interested in gaining experience in public relations and publicity work to attend today’s meeting,” McClure said.
WORLD NEWS
House Votes to Cut Taxes by One Billion
Eleven Groups Enter Songfest
“Eleven campus organizations have filed entries for ‘Songfest,’ the first singing program in SCs history to combine men’s and women's groups,” said Bob Jani, executive head for the “Songfest” mmittee.
He asked students to submit the pplications for the singing event soon as possible as the deadline is Friday, Apr. 2.
“A song may only be sung nee by any vocal group, thereon?, first entries will have pref-lce,” Jani added.
“Songfest” will be presented y 14 at 8 p.m. in the Greek itre. Fraternities, sororities, i’s and women’s dorms, any ted service club and class uncils may register.
FC Bowling ourney Slated
SC’s Interfratemity Bowling wiU hold a tournament at Trojan Bowl 2800 South Ver-at 305j>jn^ionday^^^
ial Notice
îtors are reminded that îry notices covering first five weeks of the se-w-e due in the Regis-Office, Mondar, Mar. 15 954.
D. W. Evans, Assistant Registrar
From United Press
WASHINGTON, Mar. 10—The House voted overwhelmingly today to reduce federal sales taxes by $1,000,000,000 a year on jew-elry, cosmetics, furs, admission tickets, telephone calls and other items.
The legislation, which would be effective Apr. 1, now goes to the Senate where Présidant Eisenhower is counting on administration forces to whittle down the reductions. The President and Treasury Secretary George M. Humphrey contend the treasury cannot afford the proposed cuts.
The roll caU vote on House passage was 411 to 3. The only votes against the biU were cast by Democrats—John E. Lyle, Jr., (Tex.); Paul C. Jones (Mo.), and Fred Marshall (Minn.).
Mr. Eisenhower told a r>2ws conference only a few hours before the House action that he will make a nationwide radiotélévision address next week to explain his tax program to the voters.
He presumably will urge the Senate to reconsider the House action and also make a new plea to Congress to reject Democratic proposals to cut individual taxes across the board by raising personal exemptions from the present $600.
CHICAGO, Mar. 10—Chicago movie audiences apparently will have to forego watching bosomy actress Jane Russell in her latest movie.
Superior Court Judge Frank M. Padden yesterday slammed the door on RKO, distributor of the controversial film “The French Line," when he ruled against a plea which sought to compel lifting of a ban imposed on the mov- j ie by Police Commissioner Tim-1
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Student
Decrease
Reported
SC has more students in daytime classes this semester than
a year ago but a smaller total enrollment than last spring, Register Howard W. Patmore announced yesterday.
Registration of daytime students reached 10,506, an increase of 485 over spring term a year ago.
Enrollment in Civic Center and University College dropped, however, to 1070 and 4803, respectively, for a grand total registration of 16,379. It was 16,554 last year with 1217 in Civic Center and 5316 in University College.
In day classes this semester there are 8183 men and 2323 women. There are 5639 full-time men students and 1774 co-eds attending SC full-time. Part-time students number 2544 men and 549 women.
Civic Center has 1042 men and 28 women enrolled. University College has 3747 men and 1056 women who take classes exclusively in the late afternoon and early evening division.
Total registration is divided among 12,972 men and 3407 women students.
By professional schools and colleges, registration goes like this: architecture 378; commerce 1811; dentistry 481; education 1474; engineering 1013; graduate school 1038; LAS 2439; international relations 85; journalism 75; philosophy 13; library science 68; medicine 269; music 288; pharmacy 271; public administration 137; religion 121; social work 132.
News Photographers Say Riot Underrated
Row Squabble Criticism Offered
Wampus Sales Smooth-Chins Break Record
At 3113 Mark
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Wampus saler to date stand at 3113, a new record according to Editor Tom Pflimlin. The previous record was 3000 set in March, 1952.
A few remaining copies are on sale at the SU gift shop.
“Survey reports show the Wampus was a big improvement over the November issue,” Pflimlin said.
“Main criticisms were that the stories still were too long and too numerous and that pictures and illustrations are the most interesting items,” he continued.
More Satires
“Many readers suggested that more satires on prominent persons be run in forthcoming editions,” he said.
According to Pflimlin. Roses and Razzes was the chief selling point. “So many students enjoyed this column that we will double its size for the next issue,” he added.
The next Wampus will include more pictorial and cartoon fea- I tures including a satire on Joe j McCarthy, a comic strip, a satire
on the movie, “The Little Fugitive,” lots of gossip, more cartoons, and hundreds of jokes,” he said.
Best In History
The next issue, out Apr. 5, is the 35th anniversary issue and beside current features, the best stories and cartoons of the past 35 years will be republished in this edition, Pflimlin promised.
“We are improving with each issue,” Pflimlin said. “The April edition should be the best so far.”
Padden said, however, that the film company could file a man damus action against O’ Connor and Mayor Martin Kennelly to force them to issue a permit if it can be shown that the refusal wras capricious.
Padden had planned to see the movie himself to determine the length of a kiss between Miss Russell and Gilbert Roland, an actor in tbs picture.
He decided, however, that he was called on only to determine points of law.
The Police Censor Board approver showing of the movie originally but was overruled by O’Connor, who, after viewing the movie, decided it would promote juvenile delinquency.
O’Connor said some of the dancing scenes in the picture were objectionable and revoked the permit issued by the censor board.
An RKO spokesman indicated he would appeal Padden’s ruling to a higher court.
WASHINGTON, Mar. 10—An avowed ex-Communist testified today that he gave Dr. Albert Einstein $21 in 1945 which had been collected for a group described by Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy as “Communist controlled.”
The testimony was given by Peter A. Gragis at a hearing of McCarthy’s permanent investigating subcommittee. The session was marked by a bitter gavel-pounding row be ween the Wisconsin Republican and Democratic Sen. Stuart Symington (Mo.).
McCarthy angrily charged that some senators have made “irresponsible false statements” about his effectiveness in rooting out reds.
‘ People, including some of my fellow senators, have complained
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Vis 'Posse in Engineer Law
That shaggy tech season is here again! And student engineers woulda done better to of took to the hills till the whisker posse passed.
That season will hit its highlight Mar. 19 at the bush assembly and picnic and dance to follow.
The slipstickers can look to Jerry McGee, chairman of the goin’s on for some tough treatment (like for law-breakin’ smooth-chins) and some terrific treatment (like the Seventh Annual Engineering Ball.)
McGee wiU have over a dozen “deputies” to help with the preparin’. Mike Turney and Franz Worth will be sweepin’ out the Rio Hondo Country Club, where the dance will be held at 9 p.m. Mar. 19.
They’ve promised two bars in operatin’ condition to serve soft and mixed drinks.
Others is diggin’ up performers and decidin’ how to show off bush sproutin’ beaver trophy applicants at the noon assembly. Weinies and fixin’s and the ole ball bat’ll be at the annual picnic in Exposition Park which follows the assembly.
by Frank Russell
Photographers from three metropolitan newspapers yesterday offered a first-hand account of what they termed a greatly underrated riot Monday night on SC’s Fraternity
Row.
All three admitted to “injury, abuse, and obnoxious
treatment by threatening groups of riotious students.”
Those interviewed were Helen Brush, Daily News; Frank Rutherford, Herald-Express; and Howard Maxwell of the Times.
The incident which set off the turmoil began when one student, described as “tall, blond, and good looking” grabbed Maxwell by his tie, and tried to take his film negatives.
Maxwell refused until threats by a group of at least “100 arrogant students” convinced him that he had no other choice.
Snapped Photo
Mrs. Brush, viewing this, took a picture of the incident and immediately, the group turned on her.
“At least 150 of them forced me against a fire truck, demanding that I give up my negatives,” she said.
“I learned later that my reporter companion approached a
HAROLD MURDOCK
. . . contest chairman
Freshmen Start Search For Princess
Attention freshmen women!
Applications are now available for the “Freshmen Princess” contest in 215 SU, according to Harold Murdock, princess contest chairman.
The contest sponsored by the Frosh Council in conjunction with the forthcoming “Princess Ball,” the first annual freshman dance, is open to all freshman women. A $1 entrance fee will be required of the contestants.
The princess contest will consist of three judgings.
First Judging
The first judging will take place on Mar. 16 in Founders' Hall, when the Frosh Council will preside. Attire for the contestants will be campus clothes. Twenty women will be selected.
Second judging will occur on Mar. 17, in Founders’ Hall, when 10 male freshman personalities will judge. Attire for this day will be dressy sport. Nine women will be selected then.
Third and final judging will take place on Mar. 17, at a dinner in the Commons Cafeteria, when the judging panel will consist of faculty, administration, and student body personalities. Cocktail dresses will be in order for this elimination. From this judging the Princess and two attendants will be selected.
Deadline
Applications must be in by noon on Mar. 16 in 215 SU. They may also be turned into Harold Murdock at the Delta Tau Delta House.
The princess and her two attendants will be crowned by Chuck Leimbach, freshman class president, on Mar. 19 at the “Princess Ball,” which will be held at the Los Angeles Breakfast Club. She will also be presented with a trophy.
COED RACE
Junior Class Picks Race Queen Name
“Miss Racing Form” was the title chosen by the Junior Class Council yesterday afternoon for the noc yet determined coed who will reign over the Mar. 31 “Pushcart Race” to raise funds for the Trojan Chest.
The announcement was made by Junior Class President Rodger Darbonne after yesterday’s lengthy voting session on nearly a dozen nominations, ranging from “Miss Pushcart” to “Miss Trojan Chest.”
Nominations have been made for a woman from the junior class who will fill the “Miss Racing Form” position. Council officers said that the floor will be open to nominations from now until next Wednesday’s meeting. They can be left on a piece of paper in the ASSC office of SU, in care of the junior class, Darbonne said.
“The Pushcart Race” on the last day of this month will feature six handicaps, representing contestants from fraternities, sororities, mixed groups, athletes, senate leaders, school and service groups,” Darbonne said.
According to council officers, the rules are that anything that can be pushed, wheeled, or otherwise moved, including baby carriages, may be entered in the race.
Bettors’ windows will be set up around the University Avenue track, where Trojans can place their ten cent donations on their lavorites for the Trojan Chest Fund.
For those who win, a lollipop will be the reward, Darbonne said, with various other more spectacular prizes for cross betting, including free tickets to the forthcoming Varsity Show.
Chicago Dentists At Seminar Classes Here
Eight Chicago dentists went back to classes at SC’s School of Dentistry yesterday in the first postgraduate seminar class of its kind in dental education.
They came to SC to learn the use of high-speed diamond-tipped instruments which can prepare cavities for filling in as little as two minutes with less pain to the patient These dental tools run between 10,000 and 20,000 revolutions per minute as compared with speeds of 1000 to 6000 rpm used by most dentists. The instruments are accurate as well as fast and are water cooled.
The Chicago dentists also will hear lectures and see demonstrations this week on complete mouth rehabilitation, root canal therapy, partial dentures, and treatment of pyorrhea.
Three of the visitors to Troy are on the faculty of Northwestern University’s School of Dentistry, which is interested in SC’s teaching techniques.
The Chicagoans are members of the Sanders Dental Research study group which brings in visiting specialists regularly to keep up with the latest methods used by dentists in all parts of the country. But this is the first time the club ever made a trip across the nation to attend a special series of classes.
Drs. John A. Anderson, Herbert C. Gustavson, Russell H. Johnson, John Silverhorn, Robert N. Tanis, R. C. Van Dam, T. H. Ver-meulen, and W. O. Vopata are the visiting students.
Their teachers include Drs. Rex Ingraham, Lem V. Sweet, Henry M. Tanner, LeRoy E. Knowles, George W. McDavitt, James V. Pianfetti, Dudley Glick, Robert E. Willey, Raymond Con-tino, Francis J. Conley, director of clinics and postgraduate instruction; and John R. Woehler, seminar coordinator, all of the SC School of Dentistry faculty.
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The official, described as having grey wavy hair, and a dark, rugged complexion is said to have replied: “Why no, you can’t blame the kids for celebrating on this occasion—besides, they’re not too happy about last year’s panty raid treatment which the papers gave us.”
“Three buckets of water made direct hits on me and my camera,” Mrs. Bruch continued.
“All of us were treated like criminals,” she said.
More Complaints
Rutherford, of the Herald— “Many times I have covered labor disputes and there is perfect cooperation ... no violence, respect, cool heads.
“But in this incident Monday night, SC students acted worse than any goon on a labor line.”
His injuries included a slight concussion, a $12 camera repair bill, and a complete soaking of a $75 6port coat.
Time» Photog
Maxwell, of the Times—“I feel that the trouble lies in the handling of the incident by University officials—and not by the fraternities or sororties . . .
“As I understand it, SC officials sentenced to expulsion students whose pictures appeared in newspapers at last year’s panty raid ... So why shouldn’t students hate photographers?”
His losses were limited to damage of a $500 camera.
Brush, of the Daily News—“I still have the negative of that student who was threatening— bodily—the Times photographer.”
The three photographers accused SC of a “snobbish” attiude in assisting with campus news coverage and said there is a movement under consideration to “boycott” the university—until they can give the press assurance of no violence.
Officialdom on campus is remaining quiet, formulating plans for better press relations.
Many campus leaders believed the accounts in Los Angeles papers were considerably “trumped-up” and some have even gone so far as to call them “frauds.”
British Official Terms Red China Ruthless, Wicked' but in Control'
by Paul Wasserman
Britain recognized Red China “even though she is a ruthless and wicked country” for the simple reason that the present Communist regime is in complete control of the country and “is the government.”
So said Michael Cavanagh Gil-let, British Consul General for Southern California, Tuesday night in a speech entitled “British Policy in Southeast Asia” at a dinner-meeting sponsored by the School of International Relations, the International Relations Council, and Delta Phi Epsilon, foreign service fraternity.
But, Gillet emphasized, recognition doesn’t mean approval—it is just an acceptance of the “diplomatic facts of life.”
Holds Posts Gillet, who has held diplomatic posts in China from 1929 until he was appointed to his present post last month, also said that being stationed in a country gives one a chance to see what is going on and the opportunity “to discern current trends and policies.”
He said it gave him great satisfaction to be able to predict new governmental policies months before they were officially announced.
He added that although “the present regime restricts the people from associating with foreigners,” it is still possible to be in A
contact with what is going on in the country.
Government Policy Gillet also said that being in a country makes it possible to improve one’s relations if the local government’s policy should happen to change.
He gave the example of how the West was able to take advantage of the break between Tito and the Comminform by simply being there and offering “one’s servi('es.”
But, Gillet added, “I don’t want you to think that—for the present at least—there is the chance of Titoism’ in China. Even though “there are other points of friction between China and Russia.” Friction Points He listed these points of friction as:
There is a “great antipathy between the Slav and the average Chinese.” He said that during World War II he saw many examples of how the Russians treated the Chinese soldiers and citizens “almost like slaves.” There also is “almost certain to be friction over who is to be leader of Communism through-oue Asia. In fact, there are signs of this now.”
Gillet said that at present the Russians are letting the Chinese act as the spokesmen of Communism throughout Asia, equating it with independence, because
of the antipathy on the part of the average Asian toward all “white men.”
Unanswered Questions But, he said, the unanswered question is how long the Russians are going to let this situation last, and how the Chinese will feel if the Russians decide to take over their role as the spokesmen of Asian Communism.
Gillet also defended “non-stra-tegic” trade between the British and the Chinese by saying “commercial contact is useful in easing tensions.”
As long as two countries have commercial contacts, he said, there is less chance they will go to war against each other.
But, he pointed out, since the Korean War there has been absolutely “no trading of strategic goods with the Chinese by the British.”
‘Fighting Reds'
In fact, he said, no ship over “500 tons registered” is even permitted to have berth space in Hong Kong if their trade is with the Chinese.
In regard to British policy with the rest of Southeast Asia, Gillet said that “we are fighting Communism by impressing the fact upon the Asians that the West has more to offer them than does Communism.”