Late News Flashes . . . MOSCOW Russian reports yesterday indicated that the So viets were apparently holding their own on both the Stalingrad and Caucasian battle fronts. The Russians reported that the Ger mans were being held at the Black Sea port of Noveressisk, a vital point claimed by the Nazis to have already fallen into their hands. CAIRO Marshal Rommel's German desert troops are appar ently continuing their withdraw al in the vicinity of El Alemain after being turned back by the British Eighth Army. Wendell Willkie in turkey was claiming a rather complete victory for the British though it was admitted that Rommel's retreat had been made in good order. CHUNGKING—Rumors circu lating among diplomatic quarters here indicated. increasing tension between Japan and Russia and the reported refusal by the So viets of certain Japanese , de- mands. WASHINGTON The State Department has just rejected summarily the protest lodged by the Vichy government against American bombings of unoccupied France. WASHINGTON The War Department has announced a prize fight between Billy Conn and Joe , Louis, heavyweight champion of the world, to take place October 12, probably in Yankee Stadium: 1500 frosh Swell Class Enrollment Registration . - of - over 1500 -fresh men Mcnday and Tuesday swelled the frosh class enrollment to _a figure surpassing the former re cord held by the Class of 1944. The tabulation of this week's frosh registration is based on an unofficial count made yesterday by Registrar William S. Hoffman. Fall semester freshman regis trants added to the 631 that ma triculated to the campus and un dergraduate centers, and the 260 additional that registered at the centers and Mont Alto this week brings the class size to- 2391. An estimated 4000 upperclass men will trek to Rec Hall be tween 8 a. m, and 5 p. m. today and from 8 •a. m. 'until 12 noon tomorrow to brave the card sign ing marathon required of regis tration. To discourage inaccurate regis tration the College Senate recent ly revised rulings governing drop add procedure. Any drop-adding of courses will be subjected to a fine of one dollar, unless it is done •on the instigation of the depart ment head. Lion Shrine To Be Moved To Base Today Inclement weather stopped plans fOr moving, the nearly com pleted Lion Shrine to its new base yesterday afternoon. The job, weather permitting, should be done sometime today. Heinz 'Warneke, creator of the Lion, yesterday finished the name plate reading, "Gift of the Class of 1940" as he awaited the return of good weather so that the mov ing could be done and final work completed. During vacation between semes ters grounds and buildings de partment workers completed the concrete base so that the Lion could be Moved before the finish ing touches were put on it. Mr. Warneke said yesterday he was sure now the work would all be completed before the home football season starts and dedica tion services are held in connec tion with Alumni Homecoming festivities October 10. 4, ,11 .._ _ : ~. .., , n rgt•tx •.\110,....., ....„ 4 ..„__ ;:-. //\\ =--- /\N ~ . . VOL. 39—No. 67 Mass Meeting Tonight Climaxes Freshman Week; Fraternity Denman Calls Rushing Season Most Successful One of the "most selective and successful" rushing seasons in College history will reach Pfs cli max at 5 p. m. tomorrow, when official Fall semester fraternity pledging is scheduled to begin. Pledging will continue until 5 p. m. September 16, and will. be followed by a 10-day silent period. "Fraternities are already nearly filled because of the Summer se mester rushing season and the return of upperclassmen away for the Summer, Arthur G. Denman '43, IFC rushing chairman, stated last night. This, combined with the fact that an unusually large number of freshmen have enrdl ed for the Fall semester, should give fraternities one of their best seasons, according to Denman. Further indication that a large number of new pledges is ex pected is the Collegian survey conducted yesterday which show ed that 19 fraternities had made arrangements for outside rooms to accommodate the overflow of student members. 'Eight other houses reported that, they had made - tentative tional living quarters. . "Freshmen should not .be rush etl into pledging by the dangers of being 'left out', "Denman warn ed," for fraternities "are always willing, ready, and able to make room for a student whom they think will fit into the group." The rushing chairman express, ed special pleasure at the way fraternity men have cooperated with Interfraternity Council regu lations So far, according to Denman, there has been entirely no indication of "high pressure tactics" that marred the Summer semester season. Hillel To Hold Services Rosh Hashonah services will be held at the Hillel Foundation on Friday evening and Eli day Satur day and Sunday, according to Rabbi Benjamin Kahn, director. Commcinders Of Solomon Raid Admiral R. K. Turner (left) and Major General A. A. Vandergrift, U. S. Marine Corps, OF THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE COLLEGE WEDNESDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 9, STATE COLLEGE, PA Pledging Scheduled. To Start Tomorrow Student Meeting Set For Monday An All-College convocation to be addressed by President Ralph D. Hetzel will be held in Rec Hall at 11 o'clock Monday morning it was decided yesterday by a corn mittee of students and members of the administration. The idea originated late in the Summer semester in All-College cabinet but it was decided that it was too late to hold such a meet ing then and plans were starte - .1 for holding it early this semester. President Hetzel will discuss problems arising from the accel erated program and dealing with the general war situation. as it has affected and will' affect Penn State. He spoke to student ?eid ers in a meeting of the same sort several weeks ago. Upperclass students and faculty members are urged to attend the meeting whereas freshmen will he rewire . 4. t 9 ~attend. , .ae,cording, to tharles H. Ridenour Student Tribunal chairman. The Cabinet committee in charge of planning the meeting end headed by Donald W. Davis Jr. '43 asked that all students and faculty members attend if at all possible because the meeting will be . of benefit to everyone. Classes for that hour. have been suspend ed, President Hetzel said yester day. Collegian Solicitors All Daily Collegian subscrip tion solicitors will meet in the news room in Carnegie Hall at 7:30 tonight for an important meeting, according to an rn nouncement by' Leonard E. Bach '43, business manager. Bach also stated that all candidates who have not received their subscrip tion books as yet should report for them at this meeting. planning the attack by U. S. Ma rines that resulted in capture of six Solomon Islands. (Passed by U. S. Navy Censor). Refreshment Stand In Ist Floor Old Main Lounge To Open Soon To take the place of the Sand wich Shop, student oasis for many years and now used as a dining hall for 168 freshman women lodged in the former men's dor mitories, plans are near comple tion for converting one corner of the Old Main first floor lounge into a refreshment stand. According to Harold W. Lo man, purchasing regent and di rector of dorqiitories and dining commons for the College, lack of proper facilities will confine the offerings of the stand to soft drinks, chocolate and white milk, candy, cakes, and tobacco. Just when the store will begin operation depends on the arrival of the coin-operated soft drink machine and the milk refrigerator which will comprise the equip ment. Mr. Loman judged that the set-up would be completed either by the end of this or_the beginning of next week, although he could set no definite time. Miss Hazel G. Fall, manager 'of - the 'Sandwich. Shop; Will be charge of the new venture. She is also directing the new dining room. The juke box in the Sandwich Shop, according to present plans, seems fated to pass out of opera tion.- With executive offices lo cated just around the corner from the first floor lounge, suggestions to »lace it there were considered impractical. Mr. Lomrai explained that he hopes to have additional furni ture moved into the lounge. Tables and chairs will be placed in the center of the room if they are available He stated that the number will have to be limited so that they do not interfere with the pedestrian traffic from and to the back entrance of the build ing. Freshmen Asked To • Report For. Physicals Freshmen who missed their disclosed yesterday. sc!4edufed physical examination at Closed by order of the mainten ance head, the tower will remain thr! Dispensary, should contact the Ccllege Health Service for an ap- locked until the defacings are re pointment at the earliest possible moved—a long and laborious moment, according to Dr: Joseph process, Ebert revealed. The markings have been cut into the F. Ritenour, head of the Health soft stone by a sharp instrument Service. something like a ric,il, he added. This physical examination is The tower will not be opened important, Dr. Ritenour said, and until the students recognize the pointed out that the registration seriousness of the vandalism or procedure is not complete until until orders are received from the student has been examined. someone higher up, Ebert said. Regular Collegian Delivery Slaris Tuesday; Today's, Friday's Issues Free Of Charge Regular Daily Collegian de- news stands. livery service will start with Regular delivery is being de next Tuesday morning's edition layed so that the circulation de according to an announcement by partment can complete their Leonard E. Bach, business man- permanent records. Students who ager, last night. have. changed their addresses Bach stated that both this since they signed up for subscrip morning's issue and that to be tions and those who have not yet published Friday morning will be reported addresses should notify distributed, free of charge. Stu- the circulation department either dents may secure copies at the by telephone or by personal call Collegian office, Student Union at the Collegian office before desk, the Collegian subscription Monday at 5 p. m. to insure de desks on campus, and downtown livery Tuesday morning. Weather PRICE: THREE CENTS Thespians, Glee Club Feature Entertainment Climax of Freshman Week ac tivities comes tonight when the new class attends the last sche duled mass meeting of the week in Schwab Auditorium at 8 o'clock. Tomorrow morning is still part of the formal program, but consists mainly of regu)ar section meetings such as the frosh have been attending Monday and Tuesday. Featured at tonight's meeting will be All-College entertainment sponsored by All-College Cabinet. Thespians have prepared a half hour series of songs, dances, and comedy routines for the latest class. The Glee Club will enter tain with several numbers, and other campus groups will aid in presenting a• program ,designed to give the freshmen a view of the lighter side of College life. Cheerleaders will be on hand as usual to guide the frosh through the intracacies of the College songs and cheers. With only a day and a half of Freshman Week left, freshmen will be strolling across the lawns, ehtering buildings by the side doors, enjoying their newfound pleasures for the last time until customs are lifted. Customs go into effect at 1:10 p. m. Thursday when classes begin. Off to an excellent start, ac cording to A. R. Warnock, dean of men, Freshman Week has pro ceeded smoothly, and has even shown the new students the vari ous sides of the Penn State weather man's ,personality. After yesterday's slight mist, there is nothing more for the frosh to learn in that direction. Good times galore are still in (Continued on Page Four) Old Main Tower Closes As Result Of Vandalism Obscene scratchings on the sandstone wF4lls of the Old Main tower has resulted in the closing of the observation post to stu dents, George W. Ebert, superin- tendent of grounds and buildings,
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