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The Senate, meeting in a special session, will hear the six-point resolution which will revolutionize SC’s academic environment if it passes the Senate and Rains acceptance by the administration.
The plan, drawn up by Somer, Sena tor-at-Large Sian Arkin and Daily Trojan Editor Jim Bylin. will be dehaied by the Senate.
Most Important Thins:
This is the single most im-poriant thing the Senate has worked on all year.” Somer said. “Dr. Robert Gordon, dean of students. has agreed to represent the administration at the meel-ing. and Dr. Wiliam Snyder of the philosophy department has j also agreed to be there.”
The six major points of the recommendation are:
'It Curricula — Compulsory courses as health problems and two years of physical education should be abolished.
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VOL. L
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 1959
NO. 119
Communist Will Speak On Socialism Tonight
SC-UCLA Pact Gets OK
At a representative meeting of SC and UCLA student and ■ ou how to do. is brush your administrative leaders held ves-
teeth. what foods you should eat and why you should not use narcotics. Students who enter this university are already prepared for to maintain their health
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'estival ha« been estab-» provide American stu-th objective information on ihe Vienna gathering. Beb-chick says.
The seiviee does not believe that Americans should attend the festival in a representative rspacity, says Bebchick. but "it feel* that narticination bv
ought 1o he,’’ Somer said. Contemporary Culture
A course entitled Contemporary Culture to cover contemporary life in art. music, science, politics, religion, education and architecture would be established and taught interdepartmental ly.
‘Professors should teach the that participation ny some parts of this course vvhich are well-informed Americans on an in their fields of knowledge. For individual basis may be valu- example, when the study of shle.”	Renaissance art comes up. a
He will indicate how Ameri- professor from Ihe art departeds ran participate effectively, ment could be brought in to tell the speaker says	of the subject.” Somer said.
Young People	Man and civilization would be
More than 20.000 young peo- extended to two years, pie from all over the world will “This course is now' a collec-be at the Vienna meeting, ac- tion of facts, not an explanation cording to a speech by Senator ' of meaning. It is a regurgitation Hubert Humphrey in the Con- of who wrote the “Rubayiat.”
not the content of it.” the Phi : Beta Kappa said.
Art and music appreciation
requirements would be abolished and their subject matter incorp- | orated in this compulsory course.
“Extending the course over a two year period would make it ; serve as a good background for I any field, because it would cov- | er all areas,” he said.
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Tibet Revolt Tops Faculty Lunch Menu
The significance of the Tibetan revolt in terms of Communist power within ils territories would be changed to open will lie explained at today's Fac- library seven days a week until ulty Club luncheon by Dr. Theo- 12 midnight, including Sunday riore Chen, professor of Asiatic mornines and weekend evenings, studies.	Smoking would be allowed in
In his talk on “The Tibetan one of the main Dohenv Library Revolt: A Challenge to Commu- ; study rooms and undergraduate ntst China and the World."” Dr. students would be allowed to use Chen will discuss the relation- the stacks.
shin between Tibet and China. “This would improve SC’s ac-He will tell of the methods ademic environment by makine which the communists have used the m3 in place of study more to gain control of Tibet and the hospitable. Since so many stu-effect the revolt is having upon dents smoke, they should be al-
the relations between Commu- lowed to do so in one of the ma-nist China and its Asian neigh- jor study rooms, perhaps the bopc	I	(Continued	on	page	2)	I
terday, a policy of mutual non- ! interference was established for SC's Songfest and U C L A s Spring Sing.
It w&s stressed that any over- j time brought on by unscheduled ; interference would subtract appreciably from proceeds earmarked for SC's TroyCamp i and UCLA's AMS Scholarship Fund.
It was further emphasized that both events have achieved a stature in the community and j an importance to the respective I contestants and student bodies which cannot be sacrificed.
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-Ted Depevv Knight President Jim Stewart Songfest Chairman Jim Bylin
Daily Trojan Editor Dr. Robert Gordon Dean of Students Dr. Jerry Wulk Counselor of Men Mr. Dudley Johnson Student Activities Advisor Irv Sepkowitz Kelp President Jim Newcom Spring Sing Chairman Tom Welch Daily Bruin Editor Dean Adolph Brugger Ass’t Dean of Students Mr. Norman C. Padgett ASUCLA Director of Student Activities
Berlin Airlift Film Slated
A film of the Berlin Airlift of 1948-49 will be shown today in 129 FH at 2:15 with narration by William Courtenay, British military and aviation correspondent.
The program is being sponsored by the SC German department
Party Chairman Favors Peaceful U.S. Revolution
Daily Trojan Photo ARISTOTLE AUTHORITY—Dr. Suzanne Mansion, trench authority on Aristotle, spoke before an SC audience yesterday on "Aristotle and Christian Thought." In her discussion she related Aristotle to Christian thought. She will speak at SC again on Friday in Bowne Hall, discussing "Aristotle's Theory of Knowledge and French Phenomenology."
Aristotle's Doctrines Fill Christian Needs
The “necessity” of replacing the “antiquated” system of capitalism with a system of socialism will be discussed tonight by a leading Southern California Communist.
Mrs. Dorothy Healy, chairman of the Communist Party in Southern California, will speak at a 6 p.m. Wesley Club’ dinner at the University Methodist Church, 817 W. 34th St.
In her talk on “Why I Am a Communist,” Mrs. Healy will present her views on the adop- ; tion of a socialistic system for the United Slates. The program is part of the Wesrey Club's current series on "Christianity .
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Dr. Paul O. Greeley, director of the SC Student HeaTth Center, will be inaugurated as the 1959-1960 president of the American College Health Association today in Philadelphia.
Accompanying Dr. Greeley to j the four day meeting is Dr. Curtis Miller, assistant director at the Center. He will speak tomorrow on “Pathological Parasites in College Students.” the results of a study he has been conducting at SC on intestinal parasites found in foreign students.
. and Communism.”
Mrs. Healy, a follower of Marx's ideology, believes that this system can be established by means of a "peaceful revolution.’’ utilizing legislative and individual action.
Although she herself is an atheist. Mrs. Healy claims that many party members are atheists and members of organized religions. She plans to explain the relationship between communism and religion.
When questioned on the Rus-sion system of Communism. Mrs.
Healy held that the Russians have not yet established a truly communistic society but are working toward it.
No Purity “The Russians cannot have pure communism until they establish an economy of abundance and abolish government,” she said.
She remarked on the “tremendous achievements" which have taken place during the Soviet regime and the progression of Russia from a “backward nation.”	...	.
In regard to the apparent lack of personal liberty in the Soviet I The master plan for the for-Union. Mrs. Healy explained mation of a new type of cla>s that “they are establishing pre- alumni association will be given requisites and preconditions for special impetus tomorrow when individual liberty.”	President Norman Topping ad-
She believes, however, that | dresses an open meeting of the
She began reading Communist literature at the age of 16. beginning with Karl Marx’s “Communist Manifesto.”
“Our. generation got kicked into life rather abruptly because of the depression,” Mrs. Healy said. “It was not unusual for a person of my age to be reading such material.”
Mrs. Healy’s mother had been a member of the Communist Party at one time but directed most of her political activities toward the Socialist Party.
As party chairman in this area. Mrs. Healy works with a board of eight people on a program of party development in such realms as labor, politics and youth.
Topping Talk To Be Given
unlimited individual liberties do not exist in the United States, either.
Need To React
“I am concerned, at this point, with the need to react against injustice, oppression and bigotry
The association, composed of within our country.” she said.
Bermuda Shorts Mark 19 Trojans Tapped for Skull And Dagger
The appearance on campus today of 19 menwearing bermuda shorts and tux tails marks the informal presentation of new members of Skull and Dagger, sll university men's honor society.
The unusual “tails-shorts” tradition calls for new members of the honorary to attend classes in 1 he unorthodox grab on the day the tappee roster is publically announced.
In all. 19 students, five faculty members and nine aluntni-honorarv members were taken in1n ihis year's initiation class.
Oldest Honorary
Skull and Dagger, th» oldest men s honorary ai SC, annually seleds undei grduates. members of the faculty, alumni and friends of the University who have shown outstanding service to SC and the community.
This year’s class drew praise from Don Simonian, Worthy Grand Master of Skull and Dag-*er.
"We feel that this year's initiation ciass is one of the finest In the 46-year history of Skull snd Dagger,” Simonian said. "Every phase of campus life and alumni-community service ai-e well represented.”
“We are also pleased with Ihe academic standards sol by ibis year's 19-mnn student group.” he added. “While grades are an important but not the prime factor for consideration into Skull and Dagget, this year's under-fraduate class boasted an overall accumulative grade average of almost 2 9.”
The new tappees now f.ice a heavy schedule of activities Today’s informal initiation will be followed by a breakfast and the i
formal initiation on Alumni Day, May 16.
Undergraduate members will also be honored at the Senior Awards Assembly, Tuesday night. May 19.
Highlight of the Skull and Dagger event calendar will be the formal dinner-dance at the Huntington-Sheraton Hotel in Pasadena. Saturday night. June 6. At this time, the new class will be presented to the entire membership.
During the 46-years since Skull and Dagger was first founded at SC. nearly 1200 men have been tapped for membership. Included in the ranks of memhers are such famous names as Eugene Biscailuz. Walt Disney, U.S. Senator Thomas Kuc-hel. Lewis Gough. Dr. Rufus B. von Klein-Smid and Harold Llovd.
John Morlev, University licket manager, is the Permanent Grand Master of the organization.
The new Tappees:
STUDENT THOMAS K. ANDERSON JR Track Co-Captain KENNETH E. ANTLE Football Co-Caplain <;eokc.k k. raff a Outstanding Service JOHN C. BEDROSIAV President. Student Bar EEROV f,. BLACK If Captain, NROTC Rifle Team CHARLES N. BRADY Outstanding Service JAMES E. BYLIN Editor. Daily Trojan WILBER CHONG Outstanding Service TIIEODOiiE E. DEPEW JR.
President, Tro;an Knights
SCOTT FIT/ RANDOLPH President, ASSC
FRANK M. GLEB ERMA N
Editor. El Rodeo THOMAS J. HARRISON
Outstanding Service
WILLIAM L. HITT
Pharmacy President
JEROME D. MACDONALD
Dentistry President
PHILIP J. REILLY
Editor, The Trojan Bar
BARNEY ROSENZWEIG Yell King ROBERT D. SHANKLAND Track Co-Captain JAMES I.. STEWART Chairman. Songfest JOHN J. SURMEIER Track Manager JOHN C. WERHAS Baseketball Letterman FACULTY JOHN M. COOPER Physical Education ANTHONY D. LAZZARO Director. Physical Plant PAUL D. SALTMAN Biochemistry WILLARD G. SMITH Pharmacy NORMAN TOPPING President. University ALUMNI-HONORARY RAY D. BATEMAN President, Trojaneers CLIFF E. COMMEFORD Outstanding Alumni Service STANLEY T.LEIS President. Legion Lex FRANCES CHICK” HEARN “The Voice of Troy” BISHOP JAMES A. PIRE Outstanding Community Service ARTHUR PUGH Outstanding Alumni Service DANIEL ROBINSON Outstanding Alumni Service ELMER V. STAUDE Outstanding Alumni Service JESSE M. UNRUH j Outstanding Community Service
Aristotle’s position in Christian ideology was revealed yesterday when a Belgian philosopher said that historical
circumstances combined with a need for rational reason- j cation, preventive and therapeu-ing were responsible for the entrenchment of Aristotlian tic medical care and promotion
more than 225 colleges in the U.S. and Canada, promotes the health of students through edu-
thought in Christianity.
Speaking before students in Mudd Hall. Dr. Suzanne Mansion said that Albert' the Great and St. Thomas Aquinas accepted Aristotle’s teachings because it was impossible to directly oppose the increasing ascendency of Aristotle in the Middle Ages.
Dr. Mansion pointed out, though, that St. Thomas accepted Aristotle’s doctrines not only to avoid a danger, but because he felt them to be worth-, while.
“The Angelic doctor devoted many years of his life to studying, commenting, teaching Aristotle. not only to guard against a danger, but because he was convinced that it was worthwhile,” she said.
St. Thomas believed that the worth of Aristotle’s doctrines of rational reasoning lies in its
Official
Notices
Petitions are now available for El Rod Editor In the Student Activities Office, 224 Sl\
All students who wish to apply for this position must do so immediately.
Seniors may pick up their activity cards in the ticket office in the Student Union if they have previously paid their senior fee. Students wishing to purchase their activity cards may do so at a cost of four dollars in the Bursars office of Owens Annex. This activity card entitles seniors to admission for all senior activities.
Dudley Johnson, Student Activities Adviser
WAIVER EXAMS
101	Fundmental Skills— W ednesday May 6.
102	Elementary Swimming —Thursday May 7.
Both examinations from 3 to 5 p.m. Please sign up In PE 107 before taking waiver. J. Wynn Fredericks Chairman Physical Education Department
method or its general approach healthful enviionments
to the w7orld.
“Aristotle w^as a realist. His philosophy adheres to the real. He never yields to lyricism, to enthusiam or to the appeal of the ideal. Another manisfesta-tion of Aristotle’s mind was his demand for accurateness — the mark of a truly scientific spirit.” she stated.
campuses
Besides being the new presi- | dent of- the Association. Dr. Greeley is also chairman of the ; editorial committee that publishes the monthly magazine Student Medicine.
The association is holding its 37th annual meeting at Philadelphia’s Warwick Hotel.	,	i
Mrs. Healy maintains that communism in the United States can become part of our multiparty system, based upon the “American tradition” and the system of checks and balances.
Chairman of the second largest party district in the U.S. with a membership of about
2000. Mrs. Healy became a Communist in 1928 at the age of 14.
‘It was mainly the literature of people like Jack London, Mark Twain and Upton Sinclair which led me to communism,” Mrs. Healy explained.
Class of ’59.
All class members have been urged to attend the meeting in 133 FH at 2:30 p.m. to hear Dr. Topping’s talk on the class member’ responsibilities to the university.
The Class of '59 is currently in the process of embarking upon a totally new idea of a class alumni association.
“As president of the Class of ’59. I woud like to see every June graduate at the meeting tomorrow, as there will be an opportunity for everyone to work for SC,” Abe Somer. class president, explained.
The class leaders will be primarily concerned with futur* plans for fund raising. Homecoming, alumni day. class reunions and a class news letter.
Sylvia Jo Rudd, Miss SC Candidate, Not an All Work and No Play'Girl
By JOE JARES (Editor’s Note: This is the first of five articles on the finalists in the Miss University of Southern California Contest).
Sylvia Jo Rudd, 20-year-old Delta Gamma from Glendora, freely admits to wearing ear plugs when she studies, but she claims it’s only for concentration.
We know better after looking at her picture above; j the ear plugs are probably necessary to shut out the phone calls for dates.
3.7 Average
Whatever the reason for her artificial silent world j when studying, It must work, for auburn-haired, blue-eyed Miss Rudd knocked down a 3.8 grade average last semester and has a nifty 3.7 cumulative grade point for her
three collegiate years.
She follows an amazing routine in studying. She reads and underlines the chapter, then re-reads and outlines it. i And textbooks aren’t her only reading matter. She has read lots of Hemingway and Steinbeck, her two favorites, j
Hey, wait a minute . . . This couldn’t be the DGs we know, but sure enough, Sylvia isn’t an ALL work and no play girl.
Activities
At Citrus JC, where she spent her first two years of college life after going to Hoover High in Glendale, she was a songleader (that’s more like it), secretary of the freshman class and best actress for 1957-58. And with that smile, you can be sure she wasn’t sitting home waiting for the phone to ring.
Sylvia is attending SC on an academic scholarship, , and, in the short time she has spent on the Trojan campus, she has been songleader for her pledge class and a member of Chimes, Junior Class Council and Troy Camp.
“I’m not pined, engaged or going steady,” says Sylvia. “I’m footloose and fancy free.”
Talents
Not the type of girl to be accused of laziness or lack of forthrightness, Miss Rudd plays the piano (she took lessons for six years.).
We might also add that she’s lovely, but we won’t. Look at the picture and see ior yourself.
Daily Trojan Photo by Fr«d Unxer MISS SC FINALIST—Sylvia Jo Rudd, beautiful Delta Gamma
who was Rose of Delta Sigma Pi, is waiting anxiously for Wednesday, May 13 when the Daily Trojan will announce the winner of the Miss University of Southern California Contest. The final voting was done yesterday by the Los Angeles Advertising Club in a luncheon at the Statler.