APA Reverses Stand, Supports CORE Barbershop Alpha Phi Alpha, interracial fraternity voted last night to ac cept the CORE plan for a new barber-shop, aster expressing op position last week. The members of the fraternity adopted a resolution prepared by the fraternity executive commit tee after meeting with a group from CORE to discuss opposition expressed to the plan. The resolution adopted says in part that the fraternity found that "CORE had well thought out Tip Batty t.7.:;') Tottrigiatt VOL. 47—No. 32 TUESDAY MORNING, MARCH 23, 1948—STATE COLLEGE, PENNA Late AP News Courtesy WMAJ Miners Fail to Negotiate WASHINGTON Representa tives of John L. Lewis' coal min ers have turned down a proposal for ending the soft coal shutdown, but they have left the door open for action by their chief. The miners representatives met yes terday with federal negotiators and coal operators to discuss the walkout, caused by the miners' pension issue. 'Senate Passes Tax Cut WASHINGTON— The Senate has passed a tax-cutting bill which would slice a total of four billion, eight hundred million dol lars from income taxes. The Senate vote on the bill was 78 to . 11—which is far more than the r lwo-thirds majority neded to pass the bill over a presidential veto. Draft Legislation Favored WASHINGTON—The chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Representative Chan Gurney of South Dakota, says that ten out of 13 members of his I,Oommittee are in favor of new draft legislation. Those members, he said, are convinced there is an absolute necessity for quick pas sage of both the draft and unver sal military training. Knowles Named 'Gavel Girl' 'Dorothy Knowles, member of Women's Debate, was chosen "Gavel Girl" of the Pennsylvania State Debaters convention at a banquet in the State College Ho tel Friday night. Miss Knowles, a junior in home economics, received an engraved silver gavel and a larger gavel made of Pennsylvania coal. The presentation of the award, an in novation this year, is to promote interest in women's debating. After delivering a five-minute speech on the topic, "What America Needs Most," Miss Knowles was presented with the gifts by Joseph Willard, of Sus quehanna University, who acted as president of the convention. Richard Hill, manager of Men's Debate, was elected president of the convention for next year. Blue Band Members Attend Lock Haven College Festival Fifteen members of the Blue Band will represent the College at the first latercullgiate state .13,tnd Festival at Lock Haven State Teachers' College, April 1, 2 and 3. Among other colleges participating are Bucknell, Juniata, Temple, Indiana, Mansfield and Slippery Rock State Teachers' col leges. Candidates are selected on the basis of outstanding musician shlip Erik Leidzen of New York City, one of the country's foremost ar rangers, will be guest conductor at the concerts. Sponsored by the Pennsylvania , Music Educators' Association, the festival promises to become an' annual affair, to be staged at a' different college each year. The group as a whole will con sist of 125 members. James W.' Dunlop, Blue Band conductor, will have charge of the Wood wind and Brass Clinic the night of April 2. Those chosen trom the Bluel plans for setting up a shop which would meet the highest standards of cleanliness, appearance, and service." "Such a shop," said the reso lution, "meets with the approval of Alpha Phi Alpha." "In view of the difficult atti tude held by the barbers, we be lieve," the motion said, "that CORE propose s the best possible solution. Although the new shop would not totally end discrimina tion, we strongly urge the gen- Co-op Committee Prepares Plan Arguments favoring a student co-operative store were discussed yesterday at a special meeting of the All-College Cabinet student co-op committee, which will state the case for a campus co-op April . 2 in a meeting with a Trustee committee. Emory Brown, head of the stu dent group, stated yesterday, "We have high hopes. If this special trustee committee looks on the plan favorably, there is a very good chance that it will pass the Board of Trustees." Appointed by James Milholland, acting president of - the College, the trustee co-op committee in cludes Howard J. Lamade, chair man; William D. Harkins and W. Stewart Taylor. These board members will meet the student group in the Board Room, Old Main, at 2 p.m., April 2. Students who will help Brown present the co-op plan at next week's meeting include Edward Cohen, Edward Sysmanski, Wil liam Walker and Eugene Wheel er. Replacing committeeman Rob ert Troxell, who will be unable to attend the meeting, will be Allan Ostar, editor of the Colleg ian. Thomas J. Lannen, at-Col lege president, will be an ex officio member of the group. Brown said, "This is a good chance of showing just why we need a co-operative store, and I think we can make it seem prac ticable to them." Gervasi-St. John Reunion Takes Place During Lecture There was a brief reunion of old friends and' co-workers when Frank Gervasi. of Collier's maga zine. appeared unexpectedly dur ing the question period following Robert St. John', talk in Schwab Auditorium Friday night. Gervasi, who was in town vis iting Ralph Hetzel, son of the late president of the College, said it was quite coincidental that he was here at the time of St. John's appearance. He arose from the back of the Band are Tames Beach, David Briner, Bartram Dilks, Donald Frederickson, Eugene Golla, Orvi s Gulich, Paul Hallman, Richard Heck, George Kandra, David Kel ler, Myron Moskowitz, Creston Ottemiller, Wayne Rockwell, and ames Trego. Final Collegian Issue Today's Daily Collealan will be the final issue before the spring recess. The next paper will be pub lished on April 1. eral approval and participation in CORE' S plan, with the hope that the success of this venture will conclusively prove to the exist ing barbers that democracy work s and will lead them to voluntarily end their discriminatory prac tices." The CORE group that met fra ternity representatives was com posed of Dr. Arthur H. Reede, CORE chairman, Daniel A. De Marino, assistant dean of men, Arm-in-Arm Strolls, Strutting Robins Pr9daim Spring At 11:57 a.m. Saturday the vernal equinox arrived at the College. To the layman, it meant that Spring was officially here, one day earlier because of the added day of leap year. Taking their cue from the robins which strutted along the Mall, lightly-clad coeds and their boy friends strolled arm in arm on campus walks, happy that Old Man Winter was gone for another year. To the poorly-financed veter ans this season of romance has its pitfalls. Crowded booths at the soda fountains show that the warm weather is forcing love struck romeos to dig deep for that exra coke. VA Book Receipts Charles F. Mattern. co-ordi nator of veterans' affairs, re minds all veterans who have not yet showed receipts for book supplies that March 31 is the deadline for turning them in for the April 15 reimburse ment. Receipts are to be turned in at the bursar's office not later than 5 p.m.. Wednesday. March 31. Those failing to meet this deadline will not be paid until the third issue of reimburse ment check s on May 15. auditorium to address a question to St. John but was unatae to ask his question as St. John rushed from the stage and warmly greet ed his old friend, bringing him forward to the speaker's rostrum. Gervasi told the audience that he and St. John were old friends and had worked together on the now defunct Philadelphia Eve ning Ledger. He cited St. John as an avid statistician, explaining how the popular correspondent acquired his beard. "I returned to our apartment one day and found Bob deeply involved in a long list of figures,' said Gervais. "He suddenly arose and lamented, `Do you know that in an average lifetime a man spends three years. seven months, three weeks, and two days shav ing? That's too much. I quit!' "Bob hasn't shaved since that day," he added. Sophomore Honorary Taps Nine Athletes Tapping of nine men I y Druids, sophomore men's athletic honor ary. was announced by Dean Kis sel. president of the honorary. Kissel said the men were dloseri on the basis of scholarship, lead ership in their respective fields, mid service to the College. New tappees are Donald Ar buckle. wrestling: Chuck Beatty and Bill Luther, football; Ralph Hosterman, soccer; Paul Smith, boxing. David Hughes and James Heat.- man, swimming; Norwood Law ler, gymnastics; and Robert Me kown. basketball. and Harold F. Graves, professor of English composition. Members of Alpha Phi Alpha who composed the joint commit tee were Donald Harris, APA president, Thomas Giles, Perry Smith, and William Walker. The original Alpha Phi Alpha statement made at last Wednes day's IFC meeting was due to an erroneous impression of the facts, said Smith. The fraternity has always hoped to aid in eliminat ing discrimination in the barber Three Parties Major World Representatives of the three major political parties will dis cuss domestic and world issues in the open forum at Schwab Audi torium at 7:45 o'clock tonight. Glenn E. Thompson, Clearfield County lawyer and former assist ant district attorney, confirmed over the weekend that he will complete the roster in represent ing the Republican party, said Melvin Lurie, co-chairman of the committee in charge. Faculty, students, and towns people are invited to attend the admission-free session he stressed. Mrs. Marjorie H. Matson, as sistant district attorney of Alle gheny County, will represent the Democratic party. A graduate of Pittsburgh University, she has also served as assistant county solicitor. Mrs. Matson is the first woman ever appointed to either of these positions in Allegheny County. Representing th e Progressive party will be Gerald Schailander, executive secretary of the Wal lace forces in Pennsylvania. A University of Michigan graduate, he was formerly the educational director of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers. Topics to be discussed have been divided into three categories, aid to Europe and Asia, labor problems, and civil rights. These are expected to involve explana tions of party stands on the Mar shall Plan, Taft-Hartley Act, and the administration civil rights program, according to Lurie. A question-and-answer period will follow the formal speaking, with Dr. Alfred Pundit acting as moderator. The forum is sponsored jointly by AVC, Common Sense Club, International Re l a t ions Club, YPCA, Students for Democratic Action, and PSCA. Community Forum Schedules Hartley Congressman Fred A. Hartley, co-author of the Taft-Hartley Law, has agreed to appear in Schwab Auditorium on Tuesday, April 6. ac a Community Forum leoturer, according to Prof. Bruce V. Moore, committee chairman. Hartley. who along with Sena tor Robert Taft. hag been a cen ter of controversy, will explain his labor philosophy by discussing `°The truth about the Taft-Hart ley Law." Reserved seat tickets for the lecture are available at Student Union desk. Season ticket owners will use ticket "F". Arthur H. Reede, professu: of economics, said, "While I am Pleased that Congressman Hartley will speak here. I do Oppose the Taft-Hartley Law in spite of cer tain good features." Another favorable comment on the lecture was made by Col. Guy G. Mills. secretary of the Slate College Commerce Club, who said, "Thi, community will have the rare good fortune to hear an ex planation of the much publicized Taft-Hartley Act. Persona look forward to hearing this dis cussion of a subject about which we all need more information." Easter Recess Easter reces, will begin at 12 noun Thursday. Classes will re sume at 8 o'clock, Wednesday morning. March 31. Today's Daily Collegian will be the final issue until after the re cess. The next paper will be PA lished on April 1. shops downtown. The suggestion D I a campus shop was made be cause CORE'S plan was not fully understood. Alpha Phi Alpha urges every one to support the CORE ticket drive, Smith added. CORE tickets, priced at $1 each and good for 25 cents on each of four haircuts, are being sold to show support for the shop or for any present shop which will pursue a non discriminatory policy. Discuss Issues Coeds Vote Today For WSGA, WRA Final elections for WRA and WSGA officers will be held in Atherton. Jordan. and McAllister Halls from 10 o'clock to 5 o'clpok today, according to Lee Akin Wagner and Suzanne Romig, pres idents of the two organizations. Pauline Globisch and Elaine Nelson are running for president of WRA. As a result of yesterday's primary four candidates are com peting for the other two offices: Eva Davies and Nancy smith, vice- president; and Gertrude Fetzer and Virginia Miller, intra mural chairman. Marjorie Gorham and Janet Lyons are candidates for president of WSGA. Other nominees and the offices for which .they're run ning include Ann Pickenscher and Shirley Gauger, viceioresident; Susan Bissey and Marjorie Mead, town senator; Madelyn Bush and Lois Resler, senior senator; and Joan Bergdoll, Marilyn Gullet, and Ruth Lehman, junior senator. In explaining the reason that three girls are running for the last office, Mis c Romig said that it was discovered after the primary ballots were printed that the third girl had the necessary aualifica tions. Beaux Arts Ball Seeks Comic Dress Originality is the keynote of the Beaux Arts Carnival at the TUE from 9 to 12 p.m. on April 3. Cos tume hints can be gleaned from your favorite comic strips. Sponsored annually by Pi Gamma Alpha. fine arts honorary. and Scarab and Esquisse, archi tecture honoraries, the dance will feature Paul Grove and hic ur chestra. Two of last year's costume win ners chosen for originality and appearance, were a Viking carry ing a garbage can lid for a shiald and an animal trainer, leading a Poodle dog (his wife) by a chain. Tickets for the Beaux Arts Car nival are $2 per couple. They may be purchased at Student Union or from any member of the sponsor ing organizations after Easter va cation. Military Honorary Taps 18 Cadets a 1 Smoker Scabbard and Blade, national military honorary, tapped 18 ad vanced Reserve Officer Training Cadets at a smoker at the Pi Kap pa house last week. Those tapped are Joseph J. Agosta, John W. Bisbing, Hugh C. Black, John W. Ekey, Thomas W. Gray, Charles E. Harmer, Francis B. Hoskins, Theodore R. Myers, Joseph R. Pislak, Charles J. Shirk, James M. Shriver, Ray mond C. Sowko, Earl F. Spencer, Ilagop H. Terzagian and Arthur J. Weinstein. Horticulture Club Horticulture Club will meet 100 Hort, 7 o'clock tonight, to dis cuss plans for reviving the an nual horticulture show to be held next fall.
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