Sensation, Vandalism Hit Election; DT Becomes Victim of Tampering
Daily
Troian
Vol. xlv
Los Angeles, Calif., Monday, April 26, 1954
No. 118
Daves, Van Alstyne Issue Joint Statement; Condemn Low' Action ot Supporters
by Irv Cherno
Sensational new developments entered the current ASSC elections Friday as posters, banners, handbills, and even the DT itself, fell victims to the vandalism of spirited campaign supporters.
Fantastic stories concerning the speed with which campaign advertisements have been torn down and of the “free advertising” th^t was stamped on nearly 600 issues of last
Friday’s Trojan daily, have been
evised Constitution p for Student Vote
augh It Up, ay Hi, Smile; eremony Set
Laugh it up, people, and per-aps you will be chost t king or ueen of Hello and Smiles. Phrateres, women's • service rganization, has cooked up the tunt for their Spring project is week.
Opening ceremony will be eld tomorrow noon in front of ommy Trojan. \
Hello and Smile Walk will be „e walk that starts by Tommy rojan aJid leads up to Bovard. Immediately after the initial remony, Phratereans will ass out Hello and Smile tags •hich everyone is encouraged o wear. A photographer will ake candid shots of students
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He will take pictures all
reek.
Thursday night the photos ill be judged by Mrs. Ed-arda White, Harry Nelson, ’arren Clendening, Ann N in-Hazel Thompson, and Elaine iquet. Misses Thompson and iquet are co-chairman of the vent.
The King *and Queen of miles will be crowned Friday ight at the YWCA carnival d winners will receive gifts om Silverwoods.
AH those who have their pic-ures taken must be present at e carnival or they will not be ua lifted to win and runner ups ill be chosen.
by Susie McBee A revised ASSC constitution, which would clear up questions of candidates’ eligibility, and would let the Senate control finances of student activities, will be put to students for approval Wednesday and Thursday.
The new constitution also includes the foreign students representative and the president
of the School of Public Administration as officers of the Senate..
They were not included in the old constitution, although they are now voting senators.
Technical Changes
Chuck McClure, elections commissioner, said the other changes were technical and that some provisions have been condensed.
Eligibility of candidates, especially of Lenore Monosson for ASSC secretary, provoked a major political battle last week because of ambiguity in the present constitution’s unit requirement.
A complete copy of the revised constitution is available to voters on page 2 of this edition.
The new constitution says the secretary must have at least 90 and no more than 112 units by the end of the semester in which she is elected and must have completed at least two yeare at SC by the end of the semester in which she is elected.
Allowed to Run
Miss Monosson wa? allowed to run because the old constitution didn’t have the first “by the end of the semester” phrase and the second prepositional phrase was interpreted by senators to modify either the last verb or both verbs in the provision.
Since the interpretation could go either way, senators allowed Miss Monosson to be a candidate because they said the majority of students were in favor of her running.
“We’ve been working under the old constitution for four years,”
McClure said, “but this is the first time candidates have found loopholes in it.”
He emphasized that the constitution was not revised because of the eligibility hassle.
“The Rule Committee headed by Jerry Carr, was set up by the Senate last fall to revise the constitution,” he said. “The committee has been working all year on the project.
According to the proposed constitution, requirement for sena tor-at-large is at least 60 and no more than 112 units by the end of the semester in which he is elected.
Unit Requirements
Jim Lea, who will have 120 units by June, was declared eligible to run for senator because the old constitution has no minimum unit requirement.
Another main change is the deletion of the ASSC financial provision from the constitution.
“The financial provision will be taken out of the constitution proper and put into the bylaws if the revision passes,” McClure said.
Activities Budget
The effect of this revision would be to transfer from the student body to the Senate the power to change the financial provision, which governs the selection, powers, and duties of the Board of Financial Control. The board supervises allocation of the student activities budget.
Under the present constitution the financial article can be changed only by a vote of the student body.
★ Poetic Injustice
Some over-enthusiastic supporters of the ASSC candidates are resorting to cheap methods in order to bring their “shining knights” before the political limehght. This situation is not unique in Trojan politics. Political year after political year, posters are stolen and burned, copies of the Daily Trojan are tampered with or stolen, and irrelevent mud-slinging techniques are used to blacken the characters of opposing candidates.
There is a “poetic-injustice” being committed on the part of these self-appointed campaigners. The candidates do not appreciate their efforts because they are doing more harm than good to their respective campaign strategies.
Specifically, both ASSC presidential candidates, Don Daves and Bill Van Alstyne, have been hurt by the questionable tactics on the part of these political “propaganda-artists.” The situation is an unhealthy one because each action demands and necessitates a retaliation. In the long run, neither candidate gets a fair shake.
So the student body will not be misled, we would like to emphasize the Daily Trojan’s appraisal of the candidates run-
ning for the presidential office. We feel confident that neither candidate is responsible or endorsing or condoning these tactics. We furthermore respect the qualifications of both candidates and feel that the student body should exercise a choice tomorrow and Wednesday at the polls on the basis of these merits and not on the basis of these nefarious activities.
Our main concern in publicizing the political campaigns to a higher degree than ever before in Daily Trojan history is to stimulate enougji interest in student government among members of the student body so we could have a record turnout at the polls. We are interested in a student government that represents the majority.
We hope Trojans will exercise their right to vote. We hope that when they vote, they consider the best interests of the university, not the number of posters and gimmicks and mud-slinging and tampering that have dominated the political campaigns. This can be your reaction against “dirty politics.” This can be your expression of your choice for your student body representatives. In short, vote!
Lid Pops Off Expense Pot Dollars Flow Like Water!!
HATS NEW HERE?'
Conference Opens Tomorrow
Management and public rela-ions problems will be discussed t the fifth annual public rela-ions conference on campus to-orrow and Wednesday. ' A what's new” clinic is first on he agenda tomorrow at 9:30 .m. in Hancock auditorium.
John E. Fields, vice president f development, and president of he Los Angeles chapter of the 'ublic Relations Society of Am-rica, will preside. The two or-anizations are co-sponsors of the onfenence.
Techniques in Publicity The third sponsor, the Los Angles Chamber of Commerce, is nding its manager of member-ip relations, William J. Miller, preside over the discussion of w techniques in publicity, com-nity relations, employee rela-ns, promotional literature, moll pictures and other forms of ;ual presentation used by bus-ss.
An address on “Community Re-
lations Through Grade School Economics” will be given by Cyril W. Plattes, manager of the department of public services. General Mills, Inc., Minneapolis. He will explain how basic economics can be taught to grade school children between 9 and 11 yeans of age in terms of their interests and daily eperiences.
Afternoon Panel
An afternoon panel on industrial relations will be conducted by Vance Nabors, personnel manager, Ducommon Metals and Supply Company. One of the guest speakers will be Theodore W. Braun, president, Braun and Company, consultants.
“Wheels of Progress,” a film, will be shown Wednesday morning by Parkman Sayward, vice president of sales, traffic, and public relations, Pacific Intermountain Epress Company, Oakland. A two-act play, “According to Reilly,” written by public relations staff members of
the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company will also be presented.
Dr. Baxter to Speak
Dr. Frank C. Baxter, professor of English, will address a luncheon meeting on “The Ultimate Consumer Lobks at Public Relations.” Carroll R. West, vice president in charge of public relations, Title and Trust Company, general chairman of the conference, will preside.
“What the Public Expects from Public Relations” will be the topic of a panel in the afternoon. Two guest speakers include Herbert H. McCormick, publisher, San Marino Tribune; and Dr. Carroll Shuster, eecutive secretary, Presbyterian Synod of California, southern area.
The conclusion of the conference will be a speech, “Don't Forget the Women,” by Don R. Cowell, public relations director, The Quaker Oats Company, Chi-
Murder Outs In --Engineer Mag
Sigma Phi Delta fraternity and the SC Engineering magazine uncovered a St. Patrick’s Day murder in the School of Engineering.
The story, which has leaked out through “unmentionable sources,” points to the possibility that this murder, although a little late in going to print, is the most gruesome and awesome yet.
If the students want to read how the plot was discovered they’re advised to watch for the Engineer magazine Wednesday.
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Illness Takes Mrs. Tandler
Mrs. Anna Tandler, managing editor of university publications at SC, died Friday at Temple Hospital after a week’s illness. She was affiliated with SC since 1943 when she was secretary to Dr. Ernest W. Tiegs, former dean of University College.
Mrs. Tandler was in the university editor’s office since 1945 and has been managing editor for the past three years. She was also treasurer of the Faculty Wives Club since 1942.
She was graduated from Wesleyan College, Ga., and came to Los Angeles in 1908 where she lived since that time. Her late husband, Heinrich Tandler, was a prominent musician and orchestra arranger with local stu-,dios before his death. She served as an instructor at Westlake School for Girls prior to coming to SC.
She resided at 686 West 35th street and is survived by three brothers, Waldo E. May, Phillips, Wise.; Distro R. May, St. Charles, 111., and Glen May, Neu-berg, la.
Funeral services will be held today at 3 p.m. at Hollywood Hills, Forest Lawn, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive.
Official
Notice
H. H. McCORMICK
... panelist
REV. CARROLL SHUSTER
. . . guest speaker
Instructors are reminded that unsatisfactory notices covering the first ten weeks of the semester are due in the Registrar’s office today.
by The Watchbird
There’s no limit as to the amount of $$$$ that can be handed “under the table” this year as far as political campaigning expenses are concerned, and the spring ASSC election may turn into the most lavish wooing of voters in history. Lid of the financial pot blew off Friday when ASSC
Elections Commissioner Chuck McClure uncovered the most grandiose “loop-hole” ever cooked up in SC elections.
The “loop-hole,” which has always existed, he said, was only discovered this year and permits any candidate to spend fabulous sums to get elected—without the possibility of disciplinary retaliation.
Senate Goofs The reason behind this unceiling campaign expenditures is that
the Senate did not recognize any political party at last Wednesday’s session.
As regards finances, the election rules simply state that:
“All candidates for Senate seats, exclusive of the office of ASSC president, are limited to a maximum of $50 for eampaign expenses. The candidates for the office of ASSC president are limited to $100 for campaign expenses.”
“This would be great, says McClure, if that’s all I had to worry about.”
Another Story But in the same finance section of the rules, it says:
“1. Political parties are limited to a maximum expenditure of $500.”
Now, as far as McClure is concerned, since NO party is recognized by the Senate, all that is necessary for a group to become a “political party,” is 25 persons signing a petition and designating themselves as such.
“Each party also must have a chairman, vice chairman, secretary, and treasurer in the designation,” he said. This information must be turned in by deadline of opening ’of the polls tomorrow morning.
SC, TRG Comply As late as Friday evening, only two parties, the Student Conservative, and the Trojans for Representative Government, had complied.
With an extra $500 behind both ASSC presidential aspirants, Don Daves and Bill Van Alstyne, it still is conceivable they might be shooting for more.
Rumors have it that old Sen.
Bill, with a kitty of $1000 ($500 of which already is expended) will be forced to turn in a few more “party” organizations before election day.
If the campaign requires it, there’s:
. . . under the table
Independents for Van Alstyne, $500; Veterans for Van Alstyne, $500.
And more? “Grandfathers and other admirers come in mighty handy,” was a general statement which the W'atchbird overheard Friday.
But what would one person be needing so many $$$$ for?
Well-to-do Bill
Could it be that AMS Presidential Candidate Jerry Blankinship is having his campaign financed by his more well-to-do running mate, Bill? A few disgruntled TRGers claim Jerry was thus “convinced” to drop down from the Prexy try and run along with Bill.
Meanwhile, in the realm of more limited political fields, Sophomore Joel Fischer enters the School of International Relations Presidency struggle.
His eligibility to compete with Kathy Norstrom for the Prexy post is being questioned.
The one and only copy of the IR school’s constitution disappeared almost the same time as this last-minute one was filed for office, the Watchbird was told Friday.
filtering into the DT offices.
Candidate’s Statement Presidential candidates Don Daves and Bill Van Alstyne, dismayed and disgusted at the uncalled for actions of their supporters, jointly issued the following statement:
“We urgently request that our supporters refrain from defacing or destroying posters, banners, and other campaign material of any candidate. We both strenuously oppose the use of this type of low campaign tactic. We feel politics can best be serv ed by allowing every candidate the right to make himself known to the students by all methods not conflicting with the election rules.”
Signed:
Don Daves and
Bill Van Alstyne
Daily Trojan Editor Hank Alcouloumre, foreseeing more possible unauthorized use of the DT, warned, “anyone caught stealing or tampering with Daily Trojans will be immediately referred to the elections investigations committee as well as to the men’s judicial council and the dean of students for disciplinary action.” On the 28th street front, three attempts were made to bring down Van Alstyne’s campaign banner located atop the middle of the Row.
Attempt Fails “The first attempt was made by tying a shoe to the end of a wire, tossing it over the banner, and pulling it down,” Van Alstyne said. “It failed when the pranksters were scared away.” Some Van Alstyne supporters were planted in a nearby car, equipped with camera, to record the next try, which consisted of a “suicide squad,” according to Van Alstyne.
“One group of Phi Delts rushed down the Row and poured gasoline on the banner,” he said. “A second group raced by with a torch. This failed too.”
Torch Used The third attempt, according to Van Alstyne, was similar to the second. A sprinter, however, was used to carry the torch.-Questioned about ‘Vote for Van Alstyne* stamps which appeared on Friday’s DT, "some of my supporters did it,” the presidential candidate admitted.
“It was done without my knowledge,” he asserted. “I realize the stunt was illegal and had I known of their intentions, it r.ever would have happened.” Bitter Complaints All candidates have complained bitterly about the damaging and disappearance of posters and handbills. The operations and maintenance department reported removing them only from the outside of buildings.
Presidential candidate Don Daves said, “These posters are a tremendous means of advertising. Candidates have the right to make themselves known to the voters and these rights should not be abused.”
Only TRG States Finances According to a TRG spokesman, TRG is the only party stating it has paid for ads on posters and matchbooks.
This is a requirement, he continued, and those not stating it are “directly violating the election rules and should be fined.
“Posters of Daves, Shirlee Blalock, Mary Barrett, and Jerry Baker have been torn down,” the spokesman continued. “Our funds ere being exhausted as a result of this display of dirty politics.”
SC Five Second At Jazz Festival
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Representing SC, the Jay Walter Quintet took second place honors at Howard Rumsey’s first annual Intercollegiate Jazz Festival at the Lighthouse in Hermo-sa Beach last Sunday.
SC, UCLA, and LACC were finalists chosen to battle-it-out Easter Day. LACC won the $50 first prize. Second place SC and third prize winner UCLA each received $25.
Also competing were Occidental, El Camino, and Chaffey. The judging was based on technique, style, and showmanship.
MARY LAIRD
. . . co-chairman
Hoop Players To Co-Captain Brawl' Teams
Tony Psaltis and Jim Kaufman, members of the SC basketball squad, have been appointed captains of the tug-o-war teams for the Frosh-Soph Brawl, according to Joe Cherry and Mary Laird, co-chairmen of the event.
Psaltis, with the aid of other well-known sophomore athletes, will anchor the second-year-men’s squad while Kaufman will attempt to hold the line tor the frosh. Several outstanding freshman athletes also are expected to join forces with Kaufman.
Rope Tug for All
The freshman and sophomore competitors will come to grips over a 4-foot trench filled with soggy garbage. The winners not only will earn 20 points for their class but also save themselves a cleaning bill.
Beside the anchor teams composed of athletes, all freshman and sophomore men will be given an opportunity to compete in the rope tug, according to Cherry.
• “This is going to be the greatest frosh-soph competitive event in the history of the school,” Cherry said. “We expect at least 200 students to take part in the tug-o-war.”
Package Deal
Frosh-Soph Day tickets, which go on sale next week, can be purchased from any sophomore or freshman council member.
The tickets will sell for $1 and will entitle students to use many of the elaborate facilities of Oceanhous'o, the famous resort hotel located in Santa Monica.
Included in the package deal is the use of two heated pools and a private white sand beach measuring 750 feet in length. Volleyball courts and ping-pong tables also will be available.
Wholesale Hot Dogs
According to Dennis Hopper and Julius Smith, co-chairmen of Frosh-Soph Day, students will get a real break on parking and eating.
Parking will be free in the large lot immediately adjoining Oceanhouse. As for food, students will be able to buy deluxe hot dogs, hamburgers, and soft drinks at wholesale prices.
Pre-Brawl entertainment will include the music of Tommy Morey and his four-piece combo. This group recently appeared at the Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach.
Official
Notice
TO PL 550 DEFERRED TUITION ACCOUNTS:
May we remind you that there is a payment due on your tuition account April 23, 1954.
Students who fail to make their payments on or before the scheduled date of payment, or who fail to make satisfactory arrangements with the Director of Deferred Tuition for an extension, will be charged a $5 late payment fee.
B. K. Culver, Capt., USN, Retired, Director of Deferred Tuition, Department of Collections.