Year-long Constitution Row Nearing End
(Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series 01 live articles dealing with tne new Constitution tnat students will vote on Wednesday and Thursday.)
By ELLIOT ZWIEBACH “Abolish Student Government.”
Ever since John Betinis made this demand almost a year ago, USC has been embroiled in a long and complicated series of events that will be climaxed when students cast their votes for or against the new ASSC Constitution next week.
Student leaders have been decrying the sorry plight of student government for a long time, so it was not surprising that many of last year’s ASSC presidential aspirants expressed dismay over the legislative body they hoped to head.
First to toss his Trojan helmet into the political arena was Gordon Strachan. who expressed alarm at “the drift of student government towards weak, ineffective, faction-dominated petty politics.”
Bob Oates, second presidential hopeful, entered the race "to break the hold of ‘machine’ politics in student government.”
Concern over student indifference to the gov-
ernment was expressed by Roger Rosendahl, the third to offer hope for a better future. He pledged to raise the level of student government by expanding its efforts in cultural and academic fields.
Other candidates—Harry Arnold, Chuck Williams and Roderigo Melendez — each in turn pledged to improve student government if and when elected. But the bombshell hit on March 3, when medical student John Betinis announced his intention to run.
The self-styled “mysterv candidate” made his first public utterance on M arch 11 in protest against limiting polling places to one centralized area. “If sturlent government is not to be trusted r>ast the setting un of one nnlling place, then this is a sorry indictment of student government.
Four weeks later the “mystery” of Betinis’ campaign was solved when he denounced the ASSC government as “nonrepresentative, ineffectual.
immature and incurably worthless.”
Rosendahl’s faith that student government could be effective prompted Betinis to call his opponent “immature and ineffectual” like the government. Oates called Betinis’ plan reminiscent of a child “who kicks his toy because it won’t run.” Strachan joined in the fracas, saying, “The cure for a sick person is not a bullet through the head—as a medical student, Betinis should know that. Betinis’ crackpot idea only clarifies his ignorance of the need and purpose for student government on our campus.”
Finally Election Day, April 16, arrived. The results: Strachan, 1,490; Rosendahl, 1,135; Betinis, 857.
Betinis’ hopes were reborn, however, when Rosendahl was disqualified by the Election Board of Inquiry for campaign infractions. But when Strachan. too. faced disqualification, the Election Eoard invalidated the election and reinstated Rosendahl, thus eliminating Betinis again.
When Betinis lodged a formal protest, the board decided to open the election to write-in candidates to be “fair” to all involved. Using the circumstances to his own advantage, Betinis issued the following statement: “If ever there
were a true indictment of student government, if ever my campaign for abolishment of this ridiculous, comi-tragedy institution were justified, it is by the action of the Election Board.
“The student body cannot afford any more not to look at the facts. The facts point to the absolute necessity to abolish this cancerous growth that has infected our campus for so long.
“When such a growth is allowed to linger in a person, the entire body becomes infected. This is what is happening at USC. We must cut off the growth; we must abolish student government.”
The results of the election seemed to justify Betinis’ faith in the students, for he and Strachan made the runoffs. On May 14, John Betinis was overwhelmingly elected, 1.498 to 906.
“1 promise a new high in campus cultural and intellectual life at USC,” he said in his first statement as president-elect. “But first we must dispose of the greatest stumbling block to this progress —the ASSC Senate.
“I shall soon present a plan by which we can constitutionally vote the senate out of existence and replace it with an effective representative advisory group for which all students will be eligible, including ex-senators.”
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Vol XVI		LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MARCH 11,1965	No. 81
IFC Strengthens Hazing Code
Art Donation Due To Great Growth
Dr. Armand Hammer last considered it a great honor to the university for accepting night cited the dynamic have the university accept it,” he said, growth of USC as a major his collecetion.	J President Norman Topping,
reason for the donation of "My greatest pleasure in m introducing Hammer to the his $1 million art collection the forty years I have spent 400 guests, said the univer-to the university.	in gathering this collection sity-s aquisition of the col-
Speaking before a dinner in has been giving it to the Uni- iection is in keeping with the his honor in Town and Gown versity of Southern Califor- Master Plan for higher edu-last night. Hammer said he nia. It is I who should thank cation.
I “Dr. Hammer’s gift to the university is of great consequence. It places a concentration of enduring works of art in a setting of pertutual Istudy, appreciation and creative interest,” Dr. Topping j explained.
Katharine Fels, USC lec-j It wasn’t until two weeks Major Contribution turer in art education, had later, however, that Mrs. Fels Sam T. Hurst, dean of the completely forgotten a wood- saw the book.	School of Architecture and
Artist Finds Old Work Published in Textbook
block print she made in 1948
She remembered it, however. when she discovered a photographic reproduction of it in the art education text, “A Pictorial History of Western Art.”
“It was really a thrill,” she admitted.
“I was so excited when I saw my name in the index that I immediately went out and bought 24 copies.”
Sold Woodblock
Mrs. Fels recalled selling the woodblock to the San Francisco Art Association in 1948.
“I hadn't even thought about the print since then, but Dr. (Delmor E.) Scott, (art history lecturer,) mentioned seeing it in one of his texts.” she said.
Dinner, Film To Honor Late Huxley
“The Wondrous Works and Warm Ways of the Late, Great Aldous Huxley” is the film subject of the dinner meeting of the Friends of the Libraries, March 18.
Planned as a tribute to Huxley, who died Nov. 22, 1963, the meeting is open to all faculty and students.
The dinner, costing $7.50 per person, begins at 7:15 p.m. in Town and Gown. Reservations can be made through the librarian’s office, ext. 544.
The image of Huxley and the influence he imprinted on life will be recalled with a filmed interview with him. The interview was conducted by Dr. Herman Harvey, associate professor of psychology.
Following the film an informal discussion about Huxley. his writings and beliefs will be held. Participating will be Mrs. Aldous Huxley, educator Dr. Robert Maynard Hutchins, film director George Cukor and author Christopher Sherwood.
“I never dreamed they Fine Arts, called the collec-would make such a big thing tion a major contribution to of it. But I certainly don’t
mind having the print published. It’s wonderful for business,” she said.
Many Media Used A professional artist. Mrs. Fels’ work includes all aspects of art. Lately she has worked primarily with woodblocks.
The print, “Price Control,” is described by Erwin 0. Christensen, author of the
the fulfillment of the func-ions of the university gallery.
“A universtiy gallery must serve dual functions as a basic resource in support of teaching programs and a vehicle for extension of the institutions cultural assets intoi
the life of the community,” PRESIDENT'S ASSISTANT
he said.	___
Judicial Body Sets Rules for Sleeping, Eating
By STAN METZLER
The Interfraternity Council (IFC) Judicial Committee yesterday adopted definite policies concerning sleeping and eating regulations during Help (Hell) Week.
The rulings resulted from a joint meeting of the IFC Judicial and Men’s Judi-
jcial Council in Dean of Men 11	* ■	■ B
Tom Hull’s office.	LVSISl TQlQ,
The twofold statement •	'
calls for fraternities to desig-	J * _ *
nate a sleeping area for pledges in each chapter house.	y
The pledges will sleep in this \ • 11	I
area from 1 to 7 a.m. each:	ill
day during Help Week.	v T 111	1
It also specifies that three By jlDY L’HOMMEDIEU “decent and edible mealsj Sophocles’ “Oedipus Rex” must be served the pledges in ancj Aristophanes’ “Lysistrata” open tonight in Bovard Auditorium at 8:30. They will
ART DONOR—Dr. Armand Hammer talks to guests at a dinner honoring him last night. He contributed an art
collection, valued at $1 million, to the university. Dr. Hammer spent 40 years gathering this collection.
Greatly Broadened
“The promise and expectation of modern works to be
text, as having “the sensuous added through Dr. Hammers quality of the medium.” interest gives hope that the “The total impression as gaHeries holdings may be one seeks to link up the parts »reatly broadened and its amounts to total frustration. services made more vital to If that be so. disguised irony education of students in and bitter satire seem to be ^h history and the studio the intent,” Christensen con-
Doctor Says Retarded Need Additional Funds
an approved area at three designated times each day.
Sleeping Regulations Both rulings allow for exceptions approved by the IFC Regulatory Committee.
The main difference between this and previous statements. which also imposed some sleeping regijlations is that Dean Hull and his staff	J	&
will possibly be more responsible for enforcement than in the past.
also run tomorrow and Sat-turday nights and March 18-19. Curtain time is the same for all performances.
Tickets are now on sale in the Drama Office, 3709 S. Hoover St., 9 a.m. to 5
day.
$2 and $2.40
Prices are $2 for weekdays and S2.40 for weekends. Stu-
tinues.
Mrs. Fels was surprisedunveiled yesterday morning that Christensen had detected at a Private showing for the the irony.	jpress._
The future of the nation’s be taken care of locally and arts ” he added	mentally retarded was out- j in the families as much as
The Hammer collection was Iined to Faculty Center mem- j possible.”
bers yesterday by Dr. Staf- Someone who appears to be ford Warren, President John- mentally retarded may be the j son s special assistant on	of cultural depriva-
; mental retardation.	j tjoni he continued.
1 Dr. Warren told professors. | „Under pQOr environment
I e.fi;i0Un ? 6 01"n f10116^ where there is no stimulus, available is too small to ae- IQ can School d
m jcommodate the existing back-iouts can ^ out ^ high
- I !log of the nations retarded. jqs ,,
Dr. Warren, founder and ,
In
a retarded child should begin in pregnancy.
“If you spend a few thousand dollars a year for these children, the child emerges from school as a tax producer .. . and the cost is eliminated.”
Dr. Warren compared this to the cost of maintaining three attendants to care for many of the personal needs of a mentally retarded person
Ray Sparling. IFC Judicial; £jents	bo^g re
chairman, said further P°h-;ceive a $1 discount. Tickets cies concerning Help Week can a|so ^ obtained b ca„. iregulation will be considered ing the Drama Departmenti Precautions at a later date.	p>j g_23Ht ext. 402.
with
These policies, along	The eIements of irony and
penalties or eir ' vl_o a :ion. suspense are prime m_
will pro a y e eci in grecjjents jn structure of
judicial action.	Oedipus, says BUI White,
Hazing is a Problem , ’ ,
., , . .	,, drama lecturer.
He said hazing is a problem
which can be dealt with spe- Tom Basham will play cifically by IFC Judicial.;Oedipus. He has also ap-while most other rules con- peared as Belcredi in En-ceraing’ fraternities are made rico IV^ last semester, by IFC as a whole.	; Tiffany to Costar
The hazing controversy was Mary Tiffany will costar recently instigated by a Daily with Basham. Miss Tiffany is Trojan column by Greg Hill, known for her modern dance
former dean of UCLA’s Med-: 111 LCll“ul	“‘Mn later life.
I lical School, praised the work country, Dr. Warren said.; Dr Warren was appointed He suggested that steps be roles. She will play Jocasta.
1 'of private mental institutions	such P^008 may nu™ er to his present position by the t^en to eliminate hazing at Larry Brown, who played
' as flexible and daring. But	tween 6 Per cent Per late President John Kennedy. USC. especially in sleeping the part of Matti in “Puntilla
{ he noted only $400,000 is cur-	cent* He led a survey on the effects and eating. a"d His Hired Man. Matti”
rently being spent on mental	The former colonel in the of atomic weapons in Japan After the adoption of the will perform in the role of
retardation and related fields	U.S. Army Medical Corps said in 1945. resolution. Hill said the cru- Creon. The Choragus wilfebe
by the federal government. special attention and money At the same time, he said should be given to projects much of the problem “should dealing with the early life of
He is the recipient of the jcial point will be whether or Steve Kent, whose past ac-Distinguished Service Medal not Dean Hull will adequately tivities embrace every facet and the Legion of Merit. | enforce the rules.	of the drama.
Convention Renames ASSC
The Associated Students of i The finished draft is a com-Southern California (ASSC) piiation of the recommenda-will become the University of Southern California Student
SURPRISING FIND—Katherine Fels, art lecturer, discovers in new art book a forgotten woodblock print constitutional she made in 1948. The print is entitled "Print Control." imeeting.
Association, or SCA (Southern California Association), if students ratify the new constitution next week.
This provision for changing the association name is contained in Article I of the draft of the newly - written constitution. The document
tions of Dr. Topping’s Ad Hoc Committee on Student Government, of ideas exchanged during previous convention meetings and of provisions of the old ASSC Constitution.
The document was prepared by the convention’s drafting subcommittee. The committee is composed of
was presented at last night's Sen. Jim Hull, AMS President
convention
Adam Herbert, convention chairman Brooke Gabrielson
and Junior Class President Rick Takagaki.
The subcommittee felt because they were completely altering student government from top to bottom, the name should be changed to SCA to erase any blots against the ASSC of the past, Herbert said.
The Personnel Commission discussed at last week’s session was again brought up. The commission was to select the student body secretary, treasurer and committee ctyur*
'men on the recommendation of the student body president. Their selections would be subject to the approval of the Student Council.
Originally the convention delegates intended the Student Activities Committee to handle appointments to the Personnel Commission.
The Student Activities Committee does not want the responsibility of choosing the commission members, however. The convention decided
that an ad hoc committee of students and faculty would be set up by the Student Council to screen commission applicants.
This ad hoc committee would consist of the SCA president, the two SCA vice-presidents and representatives of the dean of men and the dean of women.
Students will vote on these and other provisions in the special election Wednesday and Thursday.
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