Last ChanceWeathe To Vie for I r 4 at • r: H 4 !iq't ottrgtatt Cloudy, Thespian Fame moderately cold. "TOR A BETTER PENN STATE" VOLUME 49-NUMBER 16 Traubel, Bos To Conclude Concert Series Helen Traubel, dramatic so prano of the Metropolitan Opera Association, will be assisted by Coenraad V. Bos, pianist, during her appearance at Schwab Audl torium Monday night. Miss Trau bel's appearance will conclude this year's Artists' Course Series. -The first part of the program which will be sung in English in cludes "God is my Song," "Joy of Sorrow," and "The Drums Loudly Beating" from Beethov en. The second part op ens with Mascagni's "Well You Know" from "Cavalleria Rusticana." Sung in Italian, the story relates how Santuzza tells to her lover's mother that Turriddu has for saken her for his former sweet heart, Lola, who is now married, but because of jealousy has en ticed her former lover away from Santuzza. "My Abode," "Cradle Song," and "Ecstasy" from Shubert fol low with two songs from Stfauss concluding the first half of the program. Second Half Mr. Bos opens the second half of the evening's entertainment with a piano selection by Rach maninoff called "Elegie," fol lowed by "Song Without Words" by Mendelssohn. The next selec tion of the evening will be Isolde's Narrative from "Tristan and Is olde" by Wagner, which will be sung in German. Two Neg r o Spirituals, "Deep River" and "Swing Low Sweet Chariot" arr ranged by H. T. Burleigh, follow. The final selection of the even ing is called "Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind" by McNair Ilgen fritz with words from William Shakespeare's "As You Like It." Late AP News, Courtesy WMAJ Acheson Asks Aid Extension WASHINGTON—T h e Truman Administration has called for full steam ahead on a second Marshall Plan aid installment for Britain —a su m totalling $940,000,000. The call came after Senate for eign policy leaders voted to go slow until they're sure Britain really needs the money. Secretary of State Acheson is sued a statement that the entire future of Western Europe would be in danger if this country starts tapering off its help. •Acheson also spoke on another aspect of American foreign pol icy—the proposed North Atlantic Security Pact. The chief of the State Department met today with representatives of Canada and the Western European powers. He disclosed later that he had suggested numerous changes in the text. The treaty is still secret, and so are the changes, but, Ache son paid no major issues were in volved. The secretary described the conference as very satisfac tory. GM Cuts Prices DETROlT—General Motors has cut the cost on its cars and trucks by sums ranging from ten to forty dollars. The reductions went in to effect immediately, and were tied to a wage reduction for the 273,000 GM production workers. The CIO auto workers contract with General Motors provides for wage adjustments each quarter, based on cost-of-living, but the UAW issued a statement describ ing the cuts as "another instance of too little, too late." Treason Trials SOFIA, Bulgaria—Two Bul garian Protestant churchmen pleaded guilty to treason as the trial of 15 Evangelical church of ficials opened here. They were a Baptist, Reverend Nikola Naum ov, and a Methodist, Reverend Yanko Ivanov. The Bulgarian government said all the accused Node IMO= maimaions. STATE COLLEGE, PA., SATURDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 26, 1949 Music Recital Features Hill The Music Department will present a recital in Schwab Au ditorium at 4 p.m. tomorrow fea turing George Ceiga as organist, Gay Brunner, accompanist, and Maynard Hill, tenor. Mr. Ceiga will open the pro gram with "The Heavens De clare" by Marcello. Three songs will be presented by Mr. Hill from Brahms, followed by two selections, one of which is "Re quiescat in Pace" by Sowerby, played by Mr. Ceiga. "Go Lovely Rose" by Quilter and "We Two Together" by Ker nockan conclude Mr. Hill's per formance. The program will close with "Pastorale" and "Finale" from Symphonie II by Widor played by Mr. Ceiga. TGIF Proves Student Thankful for Tiny Blessings Not all combinations of letters are employed to designate pro motion stunts or to abbreviate names of government agencies. Sometimes the scrawling of huge letters on a blackboard points out that higher learning is not devoid of wry humor. On a blackboard in Sparks yesterday afternoon were the sprawling letters TGIF. Peering more closely, one read, Thank God It's Friday. Thespians List Final Try-Outs Final try-outs for speaking parts in the Thespian spring show are scheduled in 405 Old Main from 2 tp 5 p.m. today. This is the last opportunity for anyone who is interested in the spring show and has not tried out previously. Everyone must try out in order to be eligible for a part in, the show. A call-back list, containing names of those people considered for parts, will be posted on the Thespian bulletin board by the rear door in Schwab Auditorium early tomorrow morning. Those people listed are requested to report to Room 405 Old Main from 7 to 10 p.m. tomorrow. Two Thousand Baby Chicks Fly South of Border to Yucatan Two thousand baby chicks have migrated to Mexico, and an other thousand are slated to renounce their citizenship to go south of the border in March in response to a Religion-In-Life Week talk before the College's Poultry Club by Reverend Lester Zook last year. The club undertook this project to improve Mexico's poultry industry. All purebreds, the "peeps" when acclimated and grown will be distributed to Mexican farmers. Five hundred of them were only 65 hours old when the airplane carrying them touched wheels on Mexican soil, according to Carl Anderson, club chairman of this "Little Marshall Plan" The program is one of many to improve agricultural condi tions in Mexico planned by Rev erend Zook, class of '29, and the results will be recorded in his doctorate thesis. Reverend Zook is handling the southern end with headquarters in Oaxaca, Mexico, on the Yucatan penin sula. The club originally planned to ship only 1500 chicks, but contri butions from the faculty and alumni have doubled the club's goal. Prof. Paul H. Margolf, fac culty advisor to the club, said cash contributions covered ship ment of the first 2000 chicks, but the club is in need of additional funds to ship the remaining 1000 in March. Senior Gift Senior class President Terry Ruhlman yesterday requested seniors to to trk in suggestions for the senior craA gift to Student Union desk in Old Main any time this nest two weeks. Curiosity Favors Chance- Taking Midnight Film Fans Curiosity may have killed the cat, but it paid off for the hardy, non-sleeping chance-takers who stayed up last night to see the "mystery midnight movie" at the Cathum. For their "pig - in - a - poke" turned out to be the uproarious farce, "John Loves Mary," with Ronald Reagan, Jack Carson, Ed ward Arnold and Patricia Neal. Players will present the play, a smash hit on Broadway, for its Mother's. Day weekend patrons in Schwab Auditorium. Players Cast Five Productions Casts for five Players produc tions have been chosen, said Henry Glass, president of the group. "Dark of the Moon," a folk drama directed by Robert Reif sneider, will be presented in Schwab Auditorium March 17, 18 and 19. The cast includes Ann Allan, Jean Bickerton, Bernard Carbeau, Peter Carpenter, Rich ard Evans, Daryl Frank, Louise Frazier, Roberta Gillespie, Ger ald Gilman, Henri Gronheim, Carol Jungman, Mesrop Kes dekian. Harold Kondourajian, Richard Lashley, Sidney Manes, Robert McLean, Jeanne Meyer, Gladdy Lou Miller, Joy Polikoff, Eliza beth Renton, George Rhoad, Es ther Rinehuls, Donald Roush, Diane Scuderi, Francine Toll, Daniel Wargo, Curtis Wessner, June Williams and Harry Wool ever. 'This Side of Bedlam' "This Side of Bedlam," by Warren S. Smith and directed by Kelly Yeaton, will follow "Par lor Story" at Centre Stage, be ginning March 25. The • play is said to be the first written espe cially for arena production. Its cast includes Morton Banks, Sy Blau, Harold Frank, Laura Johnston, Harry McCarty, George Miller, Ramon Saul and Donald Saunders, The Little Theatre in Old Main Continued on page two Brinton Speaks To Mass Meeting "Religion i s the heart of a liv ing culture, and secularism is a disease which affects a dying cul ture," said Howard H. Brinton at the All-College mass meeting in Schwab Auditorium on Thursday night. Mr. Branton is the direc tor of the Pendle Hill Graduate School for Religious and Social Study, Wallingford, Pa. The former professor of mathematics and physics saic: that religion is necessary to synthesize the uni verse so that we may see it as a whole. In his speech on "Religion In An Age of Science," he stated that feelings are just as much a source of knowledge as thought. "We are living," he said, "in an era of scientific thought." He used the Religion and Life week post er of the microscope on the cross as the theme of his speech. The student leader of the pro gram was James Thomson. Phyl lis Kistler was the soloist and Dolores Ferguson introduced the speaker. Oliver Says Korea Is Key to North Asia "Korea is the key to North Asia," according to Dr. Robert Oli ver, manager of the Washington Bureau of the Korean Pacific Press, who spoke before a capacity crowd in 121 Sparks at the opening of the Liberal Arts lecture series Thursday night. Speaking on the topic, "Between Peace and War in North Asia," Dr. Oliver said that American dealings with Korea have State Selects Clique Officers State party will hold its first meeting of the spring semester in 121 Sparks at 7 p.m. tomorrow. Preliminary nominations for clique officers, discussion of vot ing procedures within the clique, and policies in regard to the com ing spring campaign are the main items on the agenda. Forms will also be distributed to students who desire to become representatives within the party. To secure a voting privilege the representative must present a pe tition form signed by no fewer than 15 students. Taylor Delivers Chapel Sermon Using as his sermon topic, "A Sound Basis for Faith," the Rev erend Harry B. Taylor, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church at Syracuse, New York, will speak at the Sunday Chapel service in Schwab Auditorium at 11 p.m. tomorrow. A special anthem by the College Choir entitled, "Blessed Are the Men Who Fear Him" from the "Elijah" written by Mendelssohn will be pre sented. Mr. Taylor served as Chairman of the National Council of Stu dent Christian Associations which directed the work of the Student Christian Movement in the col leges and universities of the country and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Student Christian Movement in New York State. He has spoken at many colleges, and has also served as leader and speaker at many you t h conferences including those held annually at North field and Silver Bay. They May Be Young, But Frosh Women Sway Cabinet Never underestimate the power of women, even freshmen. In his presentr..!_on to Cabinet Thursday night of plans for the forthcoming crowning of "Miss Penn State Freshman," as the premiere of "Mother Is a Fresh man," Lewis Stone, Daily Col legian editor, mentioned that sev eral Cabinet members were being considered as judges. So it was not surprising that his motion for Cabinet to sanction Collegian's sponsorship o: the beauty contest was greeted by an enthusiastic, male chorus of "sec onds." Fire, Smoke Cause $2OO Damages Fire causing an estimated dam age of $2OO in clothing and un estimated damage to furnishings in room 14 in Nittanv Dorm 40 at about 8:15 last night was ex tinguished by the occupants of the room, William Wells and William Bateman. Wells said the fire was probably caused by a lighted cigarette in the waste basket. The Alpha Fire Company re ::ponded, to a telephone call, but the fire was out upon their a rival. Clothing hanging on a hot water pipe over the waste basket was burned, with the spray from four fire extinguishers and smoke acounting for the damage to the room PRICE FIVE CENTS been a "painful story." Two Roosevelt, Korea was refused admittance to the Portsmouth Conference by President Theodore Roosevelt when it was given to Japan as a protectorate. So after Yalta in 1945, the Koreans "had had two too many Roosevelts," according to the speaker, for at that time Russia and the United States were to jointly occupy Korea— the division being the 38th parallel. After the so-called five year trusteeship plan of the "Big Four" ruling Korea. the United Nations established Southern Ko rea as a republic in September, 1947. When the United States con trolled Southern Korea, our Korean administration wasn't trained for the job and deteriora tion set in. To further this point, Dr. Oliver said that some Ko reans have stated they would hate the United States, except that Russia is so much worse. North Korea He then spoke of his being re fused admittance into North Ko rea when it was held by the Russians. Four million Koreans fled from the Russians in that area for their unfair punishment of those whom they considered Japanese collaborators, taxation according to loyalty to the Com munist party, and one slate elec tions patrolled by Russian soldiers. We are apt "to think of our selves between war instead of at war," when in the Far East there is really not a "cold" war, but a distinctly "hot" one, he said. Dr. Oliver inserted humorous incidents of his experience in Korea, mentioning the food and social customs that present prob lems to foreigners. Dr. Oliver is known through out the state, being associated at one time with the Department of Speech at Bucknell University. He worked with the Office of Civilian Defense, has written widely on Korea, and at the pres ent time writes a column, "Peri scope in Asia," in his capacity as Korean Pacific Press manager in Washington. News Briefs Thespian Tryouts Thespian speaking and danc ing tryouts for the new spring show, "Poor Mr. Varnum," will be held in 405 Old Main from 2 to 5 p.m. today. People who have already tried out for vocal parts are urged to also read for speak ing roles. Alpha Phi Omega Any former Boy Scouts of America interested in joining Alpha Phi Omega, national serv ice fraternity, are urged to at tend a pre-pledge meeting in 401 Old Main at 7 p.m. Monday. All present members are expected to attend. IFC Social Mixer IFC representatives are re quested by George Chapman, president, to attend a social mixer at the Delta Tau Delta fraternity house at 2 p.m. today. Pi Lambda Theta An open meeting of Pi Lambda Theta will be held in the Play room of Grange Dormitory at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Dr. Kent Forster will speak on the topic, "Students of the World." All in terested people are igread
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