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Los Angeles, Calif., Wednesday, April 28, 1954
No. 120
There’s a trend! If the voting continues today at the same pace as yesterday’s voting, there’s an outside chance hat an all-time high in votes and an all-ime low in student apathy will be estab-ished this year.
This as an ideal that candidates for any ffice strive for. The candidate who is lected by a bare majority of voters is a ha ntom representative. The candidate rho is elected by a majority of all the eli-ible voters can be justly proud and con-ident that he is the real choice—the rue representative of the student body onstituency.
If we stop to think how our ASSC Sente affects our associations on campus, we rould realize that there is more at stake t the polls than a mere scanning of the allot reveals. Directly or indirectly, every ctivfty on campus and activities extend-ng beyond the Walls of Troy to the adorning community, to high schools, col-eges, and universities, to the social, po-itical, and economic institutions of our ociety eventually traces muoh of its roots o the ASSC Senate chambers. This is no Ittempt at exaggeration. You as a stu-
dent at SC more than likely made a choice to come to this university because past ASSC Senates worked diligently at their job in effecting legislation that has steadily improved the school and made it attractive to students like yourselves. The activities of past Senates have also served in no less measure to effect an enviable record in the field of public relations.
Tomorrow, we expect to know the winners of the ASSC elections. It will be a 'hollow victory for the candidate who wins by a bare majority of eligible voters. If you have a yellow student identification card, you are eligible to vote. Whether you are an independent or a Row student, you may vote. Regardless of who your favorite candidate is, you are eligible to vote. Whether you’ve read the posters and the campaign literature or not, you may exercise your right to choose the best candidates for the offices at stake. Rain or shine, get out and exercise your privilege and make sure that a true majority is represented on the ASSC Senate. You the student will be held to answer for a phantom leader at a phantom institution.
SMOG LOWDOWN
ROBBIE CARROLL
. . . judging
>ong Prelims n Second Day
Preliminary judging for Song-?st goes into its second day as
f ine more groups are scheduled to ing today.
Groups entering Songfest are eminded that failure to be pre6-nt at the scheduled time for ireliminary judging will automat-cally eliminate them.
“Pre-lim’s are going fine, but he groups are in need of more iractice,” said Chairman Bob ani.
Daily Rehearsals Urged
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I Robbie Carroll, chairman of | judging committee, stated \ it the groups should schedule lily rehearsals.
Iroups entering preliminary iging should report or meet in alley to the rear and south Bovard at least 10 minutes here their assigned time.
If for any reason a group is un-ile to attend preliminaries at e assigned time, they should ntact Harry Nelson in 218 SU fore noon the day of auditions. Groups Listed
|Thc following groups are schod-to be judged by the Songfest imittee and faculty represen-
Itives today:
S-3:15 Alpha Gamma Delta & (iu Kappa Epsilon—Mixed divi-Dn.
13:15-3:30 Alpha Delta Pi & Sig-Alpha Epsilon—Mixed divis-
SC Engineer On Sale Today
Smog and the Mobilgas Economy Run of 1954 share top billing in the SC Engineer, the engineering monthly magazine, which will be sold today at the College and University book stores and the SC Engineer office for 25 cents.
No reference to a repression is made in the glossy 25 page magazine but the price offers evidence of a small scale slide. The last edition of the magazine sold for 30 cents, a nickel more.
Henry Lefevre, staff writer for the Engineer, probes through the “smog” of fallacies and political accusations to the facts about smog.
“Southland Plague” Lefevre tells what smog is and analyzes the background of the “Southland plague.” He also discusses recent research and advances in the field of air pollution control. The facts were compiled and gathered from authoritative technical magazine articles and personal interviews.
James J. Armstecd Jr., indus trial editor of the Ergineer, covered the Mobilgas Economy Run.
Purpose of Run The article delves into the technical angle of the economy run and also discusses the background and purposes of the annual classic. Armstead tells what each car had to go through to
qualify as an ^try and winner of the run.
Several General Petr oleum charts and photos of the economy run are featured in Armstead’s article.
An article by Fred Burgh on “Industrial Architecture Today,” and a discussion of “Industrial Developments,” written by Armstead are also in the magazine.
Photo stories, ala Wampus; jokes; and problems in engineering are other features of the Engineer.
Bookstore Starts Revised Policy
Students will find it easier to inspect and select new books at the University Bookstore under the revised policy, Mrs. Olivia Dennis, manager of the trade book department, said.
The new books are located on the tables near the main doorway. More than 30 titles are on display.
Although it is impossible to carry all the latest books, the best selections, as well as those of special interest to the college group are available at reasonable prices, Mrs. Dennis-said.
Opening Vote 3-Year Best; Expect Record
by Bob Eisner
In the best first-day turnout in three years, 1208 students yesterday cast ballots in the ASSC general election. Balloting goes into the final day today, beginning at 9 a.m. and continuing until 3:30 p.m. in Alumni Park.
Elections Commissioner Chuck McClure said that the polls will not close until everyone has a chance to vote. Yesterday, several people weren’t able to cast ballots because of the long lines. In case of rain, the voting will take place in the basement of the Commons, where pre-registration and the blood drives were held.
Independent Vote High
“It is interesting to note,” said McClure, “that about one-fourth of the total votes cast were those of independent students. I expect a record vote this year, even though we are only having a two-day election as compared to three-day elections of past years.”
On the other hand, only 35 foreign students turned out. Since both parties have directed campaigns to the nearly 700 international students at SC, the lack of these voters has puzzled members of the Eelections Committee.
“Apathy Beaten”
Presidential candidates Don Daves and Bill Van Alstyne were reached for statements shortly before the polls closed yesterday.
First Day Breakdown
Totals of the baMots cast in the first day of the ASSC elections are:
ASSC Offices ..................................... 1206
Senator-at-large ................................. 1208
AMS ..............................................	778
Senior Class .....................................	491
Junior Class .....................................	328
Sophomore Class..................................	295
Independent men...................................	242
Independent women ................................	84
Veteran students .................................	145
CANDIDATES VOTE—Bill Van Alstyne and Don Daves, ASSC presidential candidates, leave the polling booths after casting their ballots yesterday morning. Daves was happy
—Photo by Don Desfor
with yesterday's 1200 turnout. Van Alstyne, while content with the overall turnout, expressed concern over the small percentage of independent and foreign student voters.
Foreign students ........
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Commerce ................
Education ...............
Engineering .............
Architecturt ............
Music ..................
Pharmacy ............
Public Administration . International Relations
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571
284
70
93
39
35
35
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Daves, the TRG-endorsed aspirant, said, “I am happy to see that so many are turning out to vote. The reason for this, I think, is because the students think it’s time for true representation.
“At last we’re beating the apathy that has been so long talked about here at SC.”
“Turnout Disappointing”
Van Alstyne, the independently-running candidate with SC Party support, said, “I am disappointed with the turnout. I don’t mean from the Row, but from the independent and foreign students. They hold this election in the palms of their hands—if they would vote.
“Winning an election doesn’t mean much unless the majority elects the student body president, because he is supposed to represent every student—not just a minority group. Good Election Publicity “I hate to predict the outcome of the election. It will be very close, and much of this is due to the publicity. It’s the best I’ve seen since being here at SC.”
The two candidates were quick to point out that much of the publicity posters which have been disappearing have not been due to maliciousness on the part of opposing party members. The SC Operations and Maintenance staff has been removing all signs put up on the faces of buildings.
Commends Parties Elections Commissioner McClure said that there has been no trouble with campaigners in the election areas.
“The parties should be commended on their fine attitudes and cooperation,’ McClure added. “We have had plenty of poll workers from both parties.”
12 Coeds Remain in Contest For Honorary Colonel Title
by Ed Mainland
Twelve of SC’s prettiest coeds today are still in the running for the title of “Honorary Colonel” of the Air ROTC, as a result of three hectic hours of judging yesterday.
From a surprisingly large turnout of 46 c ontestants, a five-man AROTC selection board chose the following girls, who must now face further eliminations tomorrow.
Chosen were Judy Broomfield, Barbara Ostaus, Connie Furse, Jeanie Halderman,
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13:30-3:45 Ipha Tau
Gamma Phi Beta & Omega—Mixed divis-
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13:45-4 Delta Delta Delta :acia—Mixed division.
|4-4:14 Alpha Omicron Pi & Pi ippa Alpha—Mixed division.
14:30-4:45 Delta Gamma & Sig-Chi—Mixed division.
15-5:15 Pi Beta Phi & Phi Delta leta—Mixed division.
15:30-5:45 Alpha Epsilon Pi & }ta Beta Tau—Mixed division.
15:45-6 Kappa Kappa Gamma & elta Tau Delta—Mixed division.
Winner of Lockheed Scholarship Picks SC
One of the winners of a re-cently-awarded Lockheed Leadership Fund scholarship will use it to attend SC next year.
Robert G. Deason, 17-year-old Verdugo Hills High School student, plans to study business administration on his four-year scholarship.
The Leadership Fund is sponsored by the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation, of which his parents are employees.
JOAN PRICE
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Petitions Out For Chimes Membership
Official
Notice
HEAVY VOTE —This photograph, snapped near 11 o'clock yesterday morning, shows why polls closed with a record turnout in
—Courtesy Herald k Express
first day balloting. More of the same will be forthcoming today as students get their final chance to vote. Polls close at 3:30 p.m.
TO PL 550 DEFERRED TUITION ACCOUNTS:
May we remind you that there is a payment due on your tuition account April 28, 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.
Sophomore women with an adequate grade point, were informed yesterday that they may petition for entrance into Chimes, junior women’s national service organization.
Announcement of requirements for membership were made by Joan Price, Chimes president. She said that several petitions have already been filed.
Women interested in entering this organization must have maintained a 2.75 average during their first two years in college.
Announcement of Chimes members will be made at the AWS recognition assembly, May 17. Next year’s president will be chosen from that group.
Sophomore women are urged to have their applications' for Chimes in to the AWS office by 3 p.m. tomorrow. Petitions ' are available in all sorority houses, dorms, the AWS office, and the Counsellor of Women’s offiee.
In making the announcement, Miss Price said she hoped that many of the Chimes practices initiated this year will be continued.
“Chimes gave a tea this year honoring all of our alumni back to the cla’ss of ’16. It was the first event of its kind in the history of this chapter, and a real success,” Miss Price said.
Miss Price was a delegate to the AWS Western Regional Convention in Tucson, Ariz. While she was there, she had an opportunity to talk to representatives from other schools about the possibility of starting Chimes organizations on their campuses.
Betsy Steinkamp, Sandy Leonard, Judy Green, Joan Vasseur, Marilyn Hudson, Nancy Coate, Anita Diamond, and Barbara Gillient.
Judging was held in the Student Lounge, Student Union.
More of the same is on tap tomorrow in the International Lounge, where tomorrow’s semifinals will also be held at 3 p.m.
The list will then be narrowed to five.
Basis of Judging
Yesterday the queen candidates were rated according to poise, personality, beauty, interest, and intelligence in a series of informal interviews by a committee consisting of Contest Chairman John Birmingham, cadet lieutenant colonel; James Seegers, cadet colonel:	James
Hawkins, cadet lieutenant colonel; Dick Weiner, cadet major; and Sergeant Alfred Skey, regular Air Force.
From the five finalists, the final selection will be made by the entire AROTC unit, according to Birmingham.
“The girls will be guests at the wing’s drill parade next Tuesday, after which the winner will be chosen,” he said.
Reign for Year
The Honorary Colonel will reign at the all-wing Military Ball May 7 in the Crystal Room of the Beverly Hills Hotel. Her other duties during her year’s reign will include presiding at the Air Force unit’s social activities.
Contest Chairman Birmingham expressed apologies to the girls who had to wait for the unusually lengthy judging yesterday.
VWe did really want to give every girl a fair and equal opportunity, though,” Birmingham said, "and I want to thank every coed who took the time and trouble to try out. We of the selection committee and the whole unit appreciate your interest.
Service Groups Postpone Tests One Week
Qualification tests for Knights and Squires applicants have been postponed until next Wednesday ct 4 p.m. in 229 FH.
Since the filling out of petitions has been slow, the deadline to apply has been extended to noon Friday according to Knight president, Jim Lucostic. Applications may be obtained in the Knights office in SU.
All male undergraduates who will classify as sophomores next year are eligible to apply for posts as Squires if they have a 2.00 grade average.
Those . who will complete at least 60 units this semester and have an overall average of 2.00 can apply for Knights.
All applicants then take a test on SC tradition and geography. Knights are planning to take 40 members, and the Squires 80.
“The traditional service clubs of SC are in need of new blood,” said spokesman J. B .Hutchins. All those interested in having a good time while doing service for their school are urged to apply.
The Knights are the traditional hosts for the university and are assisted by the Squires. They are active at football games, in new student orientation, and at all campus activities.
LIKE ALL LOYAL TROJANS, WATCHBIRD'SGONNA’ DO IT!
by The Watchbird
With a dirty look in his eye for Foreign Students and the Independent Voter, the Watchbird’s gonna’ do it!
Like all other Loyal Trojans who are interested in good student government next year, the Old Bird is going to cast his ballot today.
His foul stare, cocked in the direction of the aforementioned students, was brought on by yesterday’s vote total.
Although a near-record for first-day voting, the 1200 ballots cast were principally those of Rowites.
A meager 35 of the 700 foreign students on campus have “flocked” to the polls—Carmen, How about it?
Turning to the Independent Voter—of which there are more than 7000 potential “election swingers”—the Watchbird really let go. Only 300, or one-fourth of yesterday’s votes were inked by Independents.
Optimistically, he concluded, “Like me, they’ll all drop in on today’s final round.”
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