POLLS DRAW 1072 FIRST-DAY VOTERS
ONE WILL LOSE—But both Bob Gerst (L) and Ron Weintraub (R) see victory in the
—DT photo by Sin Hock Gaw AMS president race as they cast votes in the first day of balloting in Alumni Park.
By Arnold Diener
Warm weather, sunny skies, and numerous important races brought 1072 voters to the polls yesterday to cast their ballots in the ASSC erection.
This year's total was a bit disappointing in that it was more than 100 short of last year’s first-day tally. Of the ballots cast yesterday 736 were by men while only 236 came from the women.
Election Commissioner Betty Dobkin announced that all of the votes will be counted Friday night after the polls close. She was favorably impressed with the .service groups who handled the election mechanics. After a few kinks are worked out the system will prove more successful than the bi-partisan commission of the past.
LAS led the way in the voting brigade with 455 ballots cast while International Relations and Public Administra- j tion brought up the rear with 16 and 17 respectively.
The independent vote showed a slight first-day improvement over last year’s as one-third of the" total came from j outside the Row as compared with one-fourth in 1954.
While the actual voting was going on in front of Do- I
heny Library, the candidates were busy trying to drum up more votes.
Shortly after noon a TRG parade wended its way from
ur^ P^St years- 11 I* ^ this reason that I especially urge all independents to vote in this election/'
the Sigma Nu house, for 40 minutes, through various parts :	votl^?^ rtudenu'
of the campus.	really do want student government.
The parade consisted of a truck bearing a band and	“This election could have the biggest turnout in SC his-
Dann Angeloff signs, 15 cars, mostly convertibles bedecked	McMahon said’ “because of the great ease and speed
in voting procedures.”
pH 3a?VndiVidUal vote ls imP°rtant,” McMahon conduced, so I hope everyone will vote.”
AM^r0c^einftr^Ub’ TRG candidate In the much-discuss' 1 AMS presidential race, hoped for a large turnout
“No matter who wins,” he said,” he will need everyone s
with candidates and posters, and a bus publicizing Dick Walker for sophomore prexy.
Bill Hillink was represented by an ape who was handing out handbills on University Avenue. Although John Davies had to call his “antenna sit” short because of legal involvements, he has issued a challenge to Sue Corwin to carry on	support in order to put across a successful Dlatform ” a debate with him while astride the Hancock antenna. Ac- Independent candidate Bob Gerst did all his early SDeak-
cording to G C airman Joe Cerrell, she may accept. Miss	ing yesterday morning at 7:15 to the “sleepy-eyed” residents
Corwins only comment was, “He’s scared.”	of Marks Hal] He also spoke at nQon Qn ** gjjj re.iden s
MSG Presidential Candidate Murray Bring was well The various houses on the Row have really been behind
pleased with the number of independent voters who showed	their candidates all the way so far. The TKEs have been
up at the poles.	campaigning strongly for Hillink and Wes Gregory while
“This is the first time in three years that an indepen-	the TEPs have been getting up each morning at 5:30 to
dent has run for ASSC president,” he said, “and because of	chalk blackboards and distribute handbills and leaflets for
this the independent should take a more active interest1	Gerst.
Princess Finalists Named Today
,ol XLVI
LOS ANGELES, CALIF., THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 1955
NO. 124
erry Baker Reveals May Escape Final
eniors
aking
Exams
The long-sought after change in the examination schedule for graduating seniors has finally been acquired, accord-g to Senior Class President Jerry Baker.
In a statement released by Howard W. Patmore, Regis-rar, the committee on Student Scholarship Standards rec-
mmended the following regula- j ion. approved by the Education-Vice President, Dr. Albert S.
aubenheimer:
May 28 Deadline
Students graduating in June. 955. are not required to take any xaminations after May 28. Final Tades for such students are due the office of th» Registrar by Tednesday, June 1.
Instructors are reminded that x>n-graduating students will be equired to take final examinations at the scheduled time. HHchelor’R, Master’s Candidates This action applies to candi-ates for bachelor’s and master’s egrees in all divisions of the Uni-ensitv except dentistry, law, and flicine.
Instructors, therefore, are not jrequired to give final exams to raduating students, and according to Baker, “\Ve of the Senior jclass think that it would be a ice gesture if the professors hoose to eliminate the finals.”
“It would be among the most treasured of graduation gifts,” said Baker, “a tear in his eye.”
Because of the new develop-Tnent, the date of the Senior Baccalaureate has been changed from Sunday, June 5, to Friday, June 10. following the Senior Breakfast.
Graduating seniors will get two weeks vacation between the last day of classes and the first day of senior activities.
Over $2000 Sold
Senior Fee Bills have gone over the $2,000 mark, but Baker said that he is hoping for a wider amount of participation from seniors. Summer school graduates can also buy the package plans by paying 53.50 to the Bursar’s office in Owens Annex.
PATTI WAGGIN TO 'WAG IT’ FOR DT ON TV TOMORROW
Patti Waggin, SC’s specialty electioneer for the Row, will highlight tomorrow’s televised “DT on TV” with her own striptease version of an “‘Election Dance.”
Miss Waggin, famous for her appearances at the New Follies Burlesque Theatre downtown, will perform a specially prepared act for Trojan men and women in the television audience at 12:15 p. m. in 231 Hancock.
In addition to Miss Waggin’s dancing, featured speakers on the program will be AMS Presidential Candidate Ron Weintraub, TRG’s Joe Cerrell, and the DT’s Bob Eisner. Final day elections will be the theme of the “DT on TV,” produced and moderated by DT Columnist Mark Thoreson.
The show will be climaxed by the appearance of Miss Waggin, who is expected to give the two men her own tips on the elections, her best wishes to both, and conclude with a highly spirited ‘“election dance,” accompanied by a specially composed drum solo.
Six finalists for the freshman princess title will be chosen by three faculty judges at an afternoon tea to be held at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house today.
The names of the princess and her two attendants will be announced at the annual Princess Ball Friday at 9 p.m. at the Chase Hotel. Winners will be selected on the basis of poise, beauty, and personality.
“I would like to say thanks to the women who entered the contest and express the freshman council’s appreciation for the class spirit the entrants have shown,” Larry Sipes, contest chairman said.
Bob Poindexter, freshman class president, will crown the princess and present her with an engraved trophy. The winner will reign over the dance and freshman activities during the remainder of the semester.
The Gil-tones will furnish music for the dance. Members of the sextet are movie studio musicians. They have played at the Country Club Hotel in L.A., and the drummer for the group. Paul Toen-niges, regularly plays for Leighton Noble’s band on the television show, “Bandstand Review.”
“This is the one chance for all freshman to support the class.” Jane Clifford, vice president, said. “We hope there will be a big turnout.”
HOPEFULS—After today's judging, the race for the title of Freshman Princess will be narrowed to six girls. Hopefuls include (L. to R.) 1st row, Cynthia Dixon, Pat Zaffers, Mary
Ann Nowman, Nancy Dick; 2nd row, Nancy
Van Dyke, Barbara Scott, Derry Stehlik, Nancy Borton; 3rd row, Eleanor Mabee, Jody Tarchione, Marilyn Kuble, Pat Winn, Connie Durrell, and Tommie Lane. The princess and attendants will be announced at the dance.
International Jubilee Show Hits Boards Saturday Eve
Senate Names oyce Steele Ei Rod Editor
Chase' Dance Bids Sale Starts Today
Bids for the ninth annual “Chase” dance to be held Saturday night, May 7, at the Riviera Country Club, will go on sale in front of the Student Union today.
The dance, sponsored by the Tau Delta Phi fraternity from SC and UCLA, will feature Bobby Troup, Anita Ekberg, and Jerry Grav and his orchestra
The ASSC Senate last night picked'. Joyce Steele for next year's El Rodeo editor on the unanimous recommendation of the Board of
Publication.
The senate hIno disqualified	HpHi
Stan Miller. MSG-backed candi- *he ^ncore nightclub the Sun-date for commerce vice president, j set ^triP-
Troup, a well-known jazz artist, wil play some of the hit songs he wrote including “Daddy,” “Route 66.” and “It Happened Once Before.” He is currently appearing as the feature artist at
on the grounds that he didn’t meet a requirement calling for previous membership on the com-eree council.
Miller claimed he belonged to e council last year. Ron Pacini. ;no interviewed the prospective ncil members, remembered Mil-r as a member according to Stunt Activities Advisor Harry 'elson. But an official roster of uncil members didn't list Mil-rs name.
In other business, the senate recommended that the administra-ion leave the University Library pen until midnight during finals ’eek and until 10 p.m. on the
unday before finals.
Engineering President Rich Has-ell. who introduced the measure, aid it would give the students ore access to study materials uring finals.
The senate recommended that e surplus profits trom Songfest ? donated to the Trojan Chest rive. Patti Tremellen. member the Songfest committee, had ked that group be allowed decide wtAt to do with the ey.
Miss Ekberg came to the U.S. in 1951 when she won the Swedish beauty crown and she is the first foreign beauty queen to be guest of honor at the Miss America beauty contest in Atlantic ' City.
Gray’s orchestra specializes in traditional Glenn Miller style dance music and will perform in the main ballroom. There are 18 musicians in the orchestra, several from the old Artie Shaw and ■liller groups._
Veterans
Notice
Veterans attending school under Public Law 550. Korean GI Bill, should report to the veteran affairs office for the April attendance forms. These forms must be signed by the instructors and returned to the above office by May 6.
C. S. Jameson Assistant Registrar Veteran Affairs
If you walked into a travel agency considering a trip around the world, the agent could give you beautiful word pictures of the native cultures you would see. But why word pictures? Travel Agent Ken Shanks can take you on a trip around the globe, with costumed native dancers and singers
coming to life before your eyes.
This feat will be accomplished in Bovard Auditorium Saturday evening from 8 to 11 in the International Diamond Jubilee Show, “My Native Land.” Sponsored by the Intercultural Club, the show will feature acts from 17 different cultures. Shanks will act as emcee.
Chancellor Rufus B. von Klein-Srrfid will act as official host for the program, given to raise funds for a Foreign Student Loan Fund on campus. Admission is free, but donations will be taken during the evening.
Leading off in the star-studded show will be an evolution of American dances from the minuet through the mambo, with dance direction by Arthur Murray studios. An exotic number from Indonesia will feature world-famous Balinese dancer Devi Dja, with her troupe.
Mrs. Lillian Movel will head a professional group of Armenian dancers. Dancers from Poland under the direction of Steve Howard and French can-can dancers handled by Rosemary Harvey will appear. These three were in the “Festival of Nations” show at the Philharmonic Auditorium.
Costumed Israelites will perform folk songs and dances and play native accordian music. A tableau pastoral headed by Miss Nasrin Hekmat will be given by the Iranian group.
Rodolfo Castillo of UCLA will be seen in a solo Afro-Cuban number. Interpretations of both slow and fast Hawaiian hulas will be done by Irene Light, Aurora Quevedo, and Marie Quevedo. Ali Da jani will head the Jordan presentation, “Hope in the Desert.” A musical legend of the Philippine rice fields will come to life. Dr. B. Iyengar, his wife Kanti, and Rambir will furnish flute music, dancing, and drums from India. Turkish and Ukraine dances will be under the direction of Tony Shay of Los Angeles State College.
BEAUX ARTS BALL
BOBBY TROUP
. . . will play at "Chase"
Knight Exam Given Today
All candidates for Knights and Squires are required to take the | Annual Selection Examination today at 3:30 p.m. in 229 FH. according to Knight President Howard Smith.
“We need good leaders and men* interested in serving the university.
My Friend Irma
»
Plans Appearance
Marie Wilson of “My Friend Irma” fame will appear as guest star at the Beaux Arts Ball this Saturday night at the Chase Hotel in Santa Monica at 8:30 p.m.
The ball, fashioned after the traditional ball of the same name in Paris, is being presented for the second consecutive year by the School of Architec- I
Sing Enters Fourth Day of Preliminaries
ROCKS, COPS, ROCK SUE'S JOHN OFF ANTENNA PERCH
John Davies, illegal write-in candidate for ASSC Secretary, yesterday went through with his campaign stunt of sitting on the antenna above Hancock Foundation. Challenging his opponent Sue Corwin to join him i na debate over qualifications, Davies mounted the tower shortly after 9 a.m. but came down at 11:15 p.m.
“Someone phoned an armed policeman,” Davies said, “and I thought my coming down would be best for tb.e university. I’m not saying who phoned the cops, but I saw Corwin look up at me then run into the Commons where there are phone booths.”
Miss Corwin denied phoning the police, but said she is “seriously considering’’ accepting Davies’ challenge in order to prove her desire for the secretaryship._
ture.
The dance will feature costumes in keeping with the circus theme. Prizes will be awarded to the winners with the least amount of costume, most original costume, and the costume that best carries out the theme.
Silverwood’s will donate a sport shirt to one of the winners. A gift certificate will be given by Don’s Record Shop, and the Trojan Photo Center will take a 3-D color picture of the winner.
Hollywood Starlets
In addition to Miss Wilson, there will be Hollywood starlets present at the dance. The dance committee is trying to contact the Moulin Rouge chorus line to put in an appearance.
The committee is also trying to get photographers from national magazines to shoot pictures during the ball.
NOTICE
The Selective Service College Classification Teat will be given in this area May 19, 1955. Ail eligible students who plan to take this test should send in their appications no later than May 9. They may obtain application forms at the nearest Selective Service local board.
Dr. Albert Zech.
Counselor of Men
The fourth day of Songfest Preliminaries opens this afternoon with novelty division auditions. The scheduled audition times for each group are as follows:
3:30—Alpha Epsilon Phi and Zeta Beta Tau.
3:45—Zeta Tau Alpha.
4:00—Alpha Phi and Tau Kappa Epsilon.
4:15—Gamma Phi Beta and Phi Sigma Kappa.
4:30—Delta Gamma and Phi Delta Theta.
4:45—Delta Delta Delta and Alpha Tau Omega.
5:00—Kappa Alpha Theta and Acacia.
5:15—Kappa Kappa Gamma (small group).
5:30—Chi Omega.
5:45—Delta Sigma Theta.
“Trojans are reminded again that auditions are not open to the student body,” Bob Jani, Songfest chairman, said. “Members of organizations participating who are not singing will not be admitted.”
Jani also said that all entries are to report to the south alley behind Bovard at least ten minutes before assigned audition times.
Watchbird Discusses Proportional Counting
By The Watchbird (Editor’s Note: Since there has been considerable confusion during the first day balloting over the procedure of the Hare proportional system used for senator-at-large, the Watchbird informally explains the voting system.)
1.	From the 12 candidates. 9 will be elected to serve as sena-tors-at-large for one year representing the entire student body on the ASSC Senate.
2.	You vote for your choices in preferential order—his first choice in the No. 1 column, second choice in the No. 2 column etc. You do not have to vote all nine choices.
You may select only your first choice or any number of choices up to nine. However, you may not vote more than once for any
one candidate. You may not place ________________ _____________
more than one “X in any single ejther ejected or left in the run preference column..	j njng
. 3. Ballots are counted by the
didate receives the required 276 and is elected, the process is repeated. His votes are redistributed on the basis of second choice votes—or third choice votes if the second choice vote has been used.
6. When the counting comes to the point where redistributed votes no longer elect candidates, the lowest candidate is eliminated and his votes are redistributed according to second place votes among those still in the running. Low candidates are eliminated until there are only nine candidates
Hare proportional system. A formula applied to the number of ballots cast yields a key number of votes needed to elect a candidate. For this example, we’ll say the key number is 276.
4.	The ballots are distributed into piles for each candidate on the basis of first place votes.
5.	If a candidate has more than 276 first place ballots, he is elected. His 276 ballots are bundled up and removed from the counting. His surplus ballots are redistributed on the basis of their second choice votes. As each can-
7.	Your ballot will help elect oe of the candidates you vote for. If your first choice has already been elected or has been eliminated, your ballot will count for your second preference. If it can not help your second choice, it will be counted for your third choice, etc. through as many preferences as you make.
8.	This proportional representation- system is complicated, but your job is simple. Just vote for as many candidates as you would like to see elected (up to nilje, of course). Vote for them in order of your preference.