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Vol. XLV
Los Angeles, Calif., Friday, April 9, 1954
No. 112
Elections Bribe Plot From TNE Charged
by Ruth Ross
An alleged TNE bribe to fix the coming ASSC elections was disclosed yesterday in signed statements which were turned over to the DT.
Bill Van Alstyne, ASSC presidential aspirant, yesterday revealed he turned down a “guarantee of winning the elec-
tion” offered him Wednesday af
Flag Unfurled On New Spot—
Avenue Island
SC’s flagpole was moved out in plain sight yesterday, where | everyone can see the stars and stripes whip in the breeze.
A new pole was set up on the University Avenue island to replace the old standard in front of Bovard, which had been overgrown by near-by trees.
The old pole was nearly 50 feet tall, and stood well above the trees when it was installed*. With the passage of years, how-I ever, the trees grew up to overshadow it, and hid the flag I from view.
The new steel pipe pole tow-I ers 55 feet above the ground, and is footed in a concrete base six feet below the surface. It Is a gleaming white, and topped by a large silver ball.
tion
ternoon by two members of the outlawed defunct Tong.
"In return for the ‘guaranteed’ votes and election, I was supposed to commit a forgery by signing a blank check from a bank at which I had no account, and give it to them as an instrument of blackmail,” Van Alstyne said.
Keep Check
“TNE representatives were to keep the check until after the appointments for committees were made next year on the Senate. This would be done to in-
Eyidence Filed
Four signed statements corroborating charges brought out in this story have been placed on file in the editor’s office.
[World Talent how' Slated :or Tonight
International students from 3C will be featured in an all-iollege “World Talent Show” tonight at the Los Angeles State College Auditorium, Mo-lammad Aman, Intereultural Uub president, announced yesterday. Free of charge, the ;vent will begin at 8:15 p.m. SC students entertaining in the [production will include Gertrud (Larsson of Sweden and Marie I Lowe of China, who will each sing songs of their native countries, and Nasrin Ferugh, a mu-! sic student from Iran who will sing and dance accompanied by Persian Tar on the drums.
Also featured in the show wrill I be the Trojan Philippine Club giving their interpretation of Philippine culture through various native dances, and Afghan students performing on different native instruments and singing their native songs.
“All the acts will be given in colorful native costumes and with many countries represented, the show’ should be a great success.” Aman said. “On behalf of the Intereultural Club I invite everyone to attend.”
International students from SC,
: UCLA, Occidental. Whittier, Glendale, Los Angeles City and other colleges and universities in Southern California are cooperating in staging the event.
The purpose of the talent show [is to promote international understanding by bringing together the various cultures of the world I before American students and the general public, according to Hou-shang Khorram. chairman of World University Service, who is co-sponsoring the event with the International Club at LACC.
sure I would follow their party line in committee selections,” he said.
At approximately 10 minutes after the tw’o TNE representatives received Van Alstyne’s nega* tive answer, Al Golbert, committee member of the Conservative Party, which is backing independently-running Van Alstyne, was approached by the same men and told “to make sure Van Alstyne did not receive the party nomination under any circumstances,” Golbert said.
Anger Was Actym Golbert also said, “I was told to relate this to the Conservative Party chairman, Al Carpenter, and tell him TNE would inform the party as to which candidate to back.”
“The party’s reaction to the TNE action was anger,” Golbert said. “We immediately assured Van Alstyne we would back him all the way and made immediate plans to expose the culprits and bar them and their associates from all party functions.”
Don Daves, running w’ith TRG backing, commented, “I don't feel anyone would run with TNE support, knowing their principals. I intend to accept the support of only an established upright party, such as TRG.”
May Reorganize Theta Nu Epsilon, for 25 years the undercover power in campus politics, ostensibly disbanded itself last semester, but there are indications that the Tong is trying to reorganize and re-establish itself on campus.
Van Alstyne said, “The TNE representatives stated that without their support I could not win, particularly since I was running independently of any party endorsement.
“I did not know then, nor do I know now how many votes those two men actually controlled,” he said.
“But the action of the Tong men convinces me TNE is a subversive group operating through no political party, desperately trying to hold power they once wielded so easily,” Van Alstyne said.
Library Hours Set
Doheny Memorial Library w|*l be op?n Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., during Spring vacation.
The building will be closed this Sundav and Easter Sunday.
PURSUED — Chuck Carter, as the governor of Colorado, and Jayne Lansford, as a woman who pursues him, rehearse a scene frcJm
"Slate of Affairs," this year's Varsity Show, which opens Apr. 22 in Bovard Auditorium. Tickets go on sale today.
State of Affairs' Tickets Co On Sale Today At SU
Tickets for “State of Affairs,” this year’s annual Varsity Show, go on sale today at the ticket offios, 209 SU. Following the Easter recess, a ticket booth will be located in front of the Student Union.
All proceeds from the show' which is written, directed, staged, and presented by Trojans will go to the Trojan Chest. Reserved seats are $1 and general admission, 50 cents.
The fictitious newly-elected governor of Colorado and his problems of “life and love” is the plot of the original musical comedy w’ritten by Ross Sonne and David Rankin, teaching asist-ants in the English department.
Bovard Auditorium
The show will be preesnted in Bovard Auditorium Apr. 22, 23, and 24. Dave Worth is student director and Ken Shanks the faculty coordinator.
Barbara Hunt, who has been a featured skater in Ice-Arama and has appeared in television films, is choreographer for the show’.
“Our dances will combine modern dance, bal-
let, and gymnastics, enabling us to create exciting new ideas in choreographic design,” Miss Hunt explained.
Dancers who will appear in the show are Susan Evans, Paul Morton, Dede Falcone, Tom Moses, Beverly Stewart, Don Summers, Ann Blanc, Tony Morgan, Barbara Gilbert, Don Wright, Louis Pollay, Marilyn McClure, Bob McClure, and Barbara Hunt.
The cast is headed by Chuck Carter as the governor, Betty Rhodes as the governor’s daughter, and George Schardt as the governor’s secretary.
Others in Cast
Others in the cast are Jayne Lansford, a woman who pursues the governor; Kay Reiter, the hostess at an inn where the governor stays; Dave Hammond, the beau of the governor’s daughter; and Lee Green, an opera singer.
The full capacity of the stage and new orchestra pit will be used for two sets, an interior and an outdoor scene. Pat MacLean is in charge of sets.
Wild Gunman Cuts Loose In Student Union
A wild gunman, following the pattern of the “Puerto Rican fanatics,” roamed the halls of the Student Union yesterday morning in what was believed to be an attempted assassination of the Daily Trojan political w riter, “The Watchbird.”
Shots echoed through the Student Union third floor and missies thudded into walls as the assassin fired wildly at bystanders and through the staircase wells.
No one was injured during the melee and the gunman escaped without being captured.
Witnesses said he was about four-years-old and his weapon was a dart pistol.
IS TAIL WAGGING DOC?
Bribe Plot May Be Hoax
bv The Watchbird
A question has come up in the Watchbird’s mind.
TONG members Wednesday approached Sen. Bill Van Alstyne and later a leader of the Conservative party with a bribe offer to win the election —iii exchange for top-level student activities appoint-Iments. reports published else-| where have said.
The Watchbird is wondering Whether these “TONG” members are really the “cast-off” mem-Ibers cf the Conservative party.
, other words was the whole a.iair cooked-up by certain Con-|sr*r\;tt !\v-s >n hopes o.r “disprov-any possible conncction with
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|tong?
But could
this be true? It
seems almost too obvious for anyone to naively attempt such a hoax.
No. the Watchbird DOES recall that Van Alstyne has been playing it fairly straight. Even if the above conjectures ARE true, he probably wouldn’t have a thing to do with.it.
He is the candidate of the party, and, as such, could be considered its top dog in this election.
Would be too bad if the tail was wagging the dog.
Meanwhile, there are a few’ who wish to remain clear of any questionable backing. Sara Donald plans to be a real solon of the old school. No, not the old school, but a version almost new’ to the SC campus ... A statesman, not a politician.
On the other side of the political fence, a TRG spokesman feebly tried to make clear they had no association with those “TONG” and TNE “nasties.” “For years we’ve fought TONG and every element that’s made up that secret organization,” he asserted.
Oh, yes. Jerry Blankinship has dropped from the ASSC Prexy race to stump for the AMS presidency—This is a surprise?
But what ho! Vacation time, and the Watchbird is taking off to hover over the semi-relaxed politicos as they mix business with pleasure in many caucuses “from the cellars of Laguna Beach homes to the secluded thickets of mountain resorts.”
Bentley Urges Student Social Participation
The ASSC Social Committee would like to have more students take advantage of its open office hours, Bobette Bentley, ASSC \ice president, announced yesterday.
“If everyone made closer contact with our committee, I’m sure that a greater understanding of the rules and regulations would be obtained and thereby decrease the number of violations and fines that we deal with,” Miss Bentley said.
More independent students are urged to come into the office and offer plans and suggestions for independent functions.
Miss Bentley will be in the office at the following times: Monday—2:10 to 3:10 p.m.; Wednesday—2:10 to 4:30 p.m.; Thursday--! to 5 p.m.; Friday—2:10 to 5 p.m.
Other social committee chairmen wiil be in the office as follows: Carol Brown—Monday 10 a.m.; Bud Sealts—Monday 1 p.m.; Virginia Lee—Tuesday 9 a.m.; Dave Cashion—Tuesday 2:15 p.m.; Minnie Brov.n — Tuesday 3:15 p.m.; Pat Lund—Wednesday 10 a.m.; Barbara Goode—Wednesday 1:15 p.m.; Maxine Karpman —Thursday 9 a.m.; Ken Niles— Thursday 1:15 p.m.; Rudy Fritch —Thursday 2:15 p.m.
Doggie in Office Wants Master To Take Home
With George Tirebiter dog-napped and * Tiger gone, the only dog in the news is a four-week-old black cocker spaniel.. ..that is searching for a master at the Veterans Credit Office.
A man walked into the office yesterday morning with the spaniel following him. He said the dog trailed him there, but he didn't know who the owner was.
Office workers describe the dog as “eight inches long, female, affectionate, good na-tured, dependable, and honest.”
If anyone cares to claim “nameless,” they may do so by phoning Richmond 7-5303.
Cadets Compete For Decal Prize
Twenty-five dollars in cash w’ill be awarded to the Air Force ROTC student who submits the winning design for a Trojan ROTC decal.
Designs must be drawn on 8 by 10 paper with the cadet’s name in the bottom left hand corner. The deadline is May 1, the chairmen announced yesterday.
CollegeCroup To Hear Talk By Chancellor
Chancellor Rufus B. von KleinSmid w’ill speak on “Critical Interest in World Affairs” tomorrow at the 30th annual spring meeting of the Western College Association at the Statler Hotel.
More than 200 college and university officials from three southwestern states and Hawaii opened the weekend convention of the group this morning at the Hotel.
Following a panel discussion this morning on “Higher Education and the Local Community,” delegates will meet at a luncheon w’hich will feature entertainment by students of the SC School of Music.
A second panel meeting and business session will be held this afternoon and Immaculate Heart dinner meeting tonight.
Dr. Grayson Kirk, president of Columbia University, will speak at a public meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Campus Politics Gain Momentum
Conservative Party Backs Van Alstyne
AspirantDenies He Approached Mary Barrett
Bill Van Alstyne yesterday denied that he had ever approached Mary Barrett to run for ASSC vice president.
“I never even met Mary Barrett until after Joan Price agreed to run independently with me,” the presidential candidate said.
In a front page DT story yesterday, it was stated that Van Alstyne had approached Miss Barrett to be his running mate in the coming election. According to the story, Miss Barrett declined the proposition in favor of TRG support.
“Ths tirst time I talked to Miss Barrett was about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday morning,” Van Alstyne continued. “She called to ask me why I had chosen to run with Miss Price.”
“I most certainly am not accusing Mary of having put the statement in the DT, and if she should win the election along with me, I shall do my best to work closely with her.”
When contacted by telephone yesterday in Tucson, Ariz., where she is participating in an AWS conference, and informed of Van Alstyne's statement, Miss Barrett refused to make any reply.
“I don’t want to start antagonizing anyone, and therefore I really think it would be better not to comment on this or carry the thing any further,” she said.
“I will say,” she added, “that we had a lengthy discussion, but I don’t want to degenerate this to a mud-siinging campaign.”
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First Senatorial Candidate Files
Steve Robertson, former Religious Emphasis Week chairman, yesterday became the first candidate to file a petition for the office of senator-at-large. Robertson is running independent of any campus party.
Petitions for all student body offices are available now in the ASSC office, 215 SU, and in the office of Harry Nelson, Student Activities Adviser, 228 SU.
Candidates must list their experience, organizations, and reasons for filing on the petition. Completed forms should be turned in at Nelson’s office as soon as possible.	,	N
Early filing of petitions is Important so that each candidate's grade point average and units completed can be checked with the registrar's office before the election.
Big Bear Will Be Site of Ski Race
“In the lane snow is glistenin’,” and down that lane will come the racers in the Trojan Ski Club sponsored race at Snow Summit, Big Bear on Tuesday, Apr. 13.
Entrants are not limited to just members of the Ski Club. SC students are eligible to enter. A 25 cent entry fee will be charged and trophies will be awarded for first, second, and third places.
Interested students should be at Snow Summit by 10:30 a.m. on the 13th. For additional information call Richmond 7-7776.
by Gary Kreutz	•
To the surprise of no one, the Student Conservative party Wednesday night voted to back Bill Van Alstyne and Joan Price for ASSC president and vice-president in the coming election, even though both declined to accept party support.
In a late evening meeting which overflowed the confines of the Delta Chi chapter room, party members voted to endorse n» candidates for the two offices, but to “recommend” support of Van Alstyne and Price.
Following Van Alstyne’s nomination, he spoke to the assemblage explaining why he preferred to run independent of party support.
Mixed Emotions
“I speak to you with mixed emotions,” Van Alstyne said. “I have to have your support to win the election—but I have to decline the nomination. My runnirg mate is a Kappa Alpha Theta, which has long been affiliated with the opposite party, so I have promised to run independent of any party.
“A great deal of independents have fostered nothing but hostility for the Row, but running independent I hope to bring them together. I sincerely support your platform and I need your support to win this election.”
Doesn’t Change Much
Actually, the party’s decision to “recommend” rather than to “support” the couple in the election does not alter much. Van Alstyne and Price will, however, not have any party affiliation listed beside their names on the ballot.
In other nominations, Jerry Blankinship accepted support for Associated Men’s Students president. Blankinship was previously nominated for ASSC president but declined in favor of Van Alstyne.
Committee to Meet
Ray Williams and Ken Niles were nominated for AMS vice-president. The party steering committee will decide which person to back in cases where more than one was nominated for any office. The committee will meet sometime after Easter vacation.
Senator-at-large nominees were Ted Gardener, Jack Kyser, Mike Sagar, Bob Gerst and Sally Anderson.
Ted Harper was nominated for LAS president, Howard Smith for commerce president, and Harley Lunke for engineering president.
Other Nominations
Laura Mispagel was nominated for commerce vice-president and Nick Friese received the nod for engineering vice-president.
Ken Kamp was approved for music school president, John Sanders for pharmacy president, and Al Hatcock for pharmacy veep.
Phil Ru(jmck, and Jerry Baker were nominated for senior class president, Keith Brandt for junior class, and Burt Silbert and Mike Hood for sophomore class.
Jay Roper and Judy Green were nominated for sophomore class vice-president.
Bob Croutch was nominated for independent men’s representative and Stan Dunn for veterans representative.
LENORE MONOSSON
. . . seeks reversal
Monosson Asks For Re-hearing
Lenore Monosson, who was barred Wednesday as an ASSC secretarial candidate because of unit deficiency, will seek reconsideration of the Senate motion which ruled her out of the election, she said.
In a statement to the DT yesterday, Miss Monosson said, “I do this because I feel this is not merely a matter of units alone. Last semester I became ill w’ith monar-nucleosis, an infection of the liver. Because of this I was forced to quit school, causing the shortage of 10 units.
High Grade Average
“I will be taking 12 units in summer school this year, which will give me a total of 92 units in September. I now have an accumulative grade average of 3.87; therefore, my scholastic requirement would not be questioned.”
She feels she should be allowed to run on this basis:
“Any person who has become ill and is forced to leave school the semester preceding the one in which he or she desires to run for an office, and suffers a unit shortage because, and only because of that illness, then he or she should be allowed to run for the office that he or she so desires.”
Apply to Some
“This would only apply to a person who has an accumulative grade average far above the required 2.5 necessary to run for that office. In addition, the number of units lacking must not exceed more than the number that can be taken in the summer school session.
Official
Notice
Students now enrolled in the University who will complete the two-year pre-pharmacy requirements this semester and plan to apply for admission to the Schqol of Pharmacy for the class beginning September 1954 are requested to notify the Office of Admissions by May 1. Applications required of all pharmacy applicants may be obtained at the Office of Admissions.
Dorothy P. Nelson Assistant Director of Admissions
YELL KING HOPEFULS MUST FACE COMMITTEE TODAY
ASSC President Warren Clendening said yesterday that it was “absolutely essential” for yell king candidates to appear before a student-administrative nominating: committee this afternoon.
The committee will conduct its candidate interviews in the International Student Lounge beginning at 1 p.m.
Clendening said that an appearance before the nominating committee was “a vital step in the choice of the yell king, a step that must not be neglected.”
The committee’s final nominations will include “at least two of the original candidates, and quite possibly more,” Clendening said.
Members of the nominating committee are Dean of Students Bernard L. Hyink, Student Activities adviser Harry Nelson, Trojan Band Director Tommy Walker, ASSC President Clendening, AMS President Ernie Schag, Vice President Bobette Bentley, and Trojan Knight President Jim Lucostic.
Final yell king nominees will have a chance to appear before the student body on Tuesday, Apr. 20, in the semester’s second nominating assembly.
In an assembly scheduled for the previous day, candidates for the offices of ASSC president, ASSC vice president, ASSC secretary, Senior class president, and AMS president may present campaign speeches if they desire.