- . Today's For cast: Much Co ler ,_ r zi at t ag i.t„--,.,,,,,?..-„,,., (t ri ll and Par 4 , \ .... ~..- .. ..., • e . :,.55 . ...- . . FOR A BETTER PENN STATE VOL. 58. No. 12 • STATE COLLEGE, PA.. FRIDAY MORNING. SEPTEMBER 27. 19 1 • 16, I® War Acc' IL. . . ... . . , ~. _ . . • ~........ ' _ . t ,::: ,„...• ,1- 1 ,. - ;4,- .c_ -,--,,• , /T. • '7 i ...; .40 • • -.....,,......._,. li _. _ , . - f.: 7 ,-.. , . , -.:1 ... ::-. . . . „ '-. " ....._. . ..... , rS . ..;‹,..;;;.:' w /'~3 -.°/ Gov. Faubus Asks For Calmness LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Sept. 26 (W)—Gov. Orval. Faubus tonight asked segregation-minded people in Little Rock for a law-abiding calmness in the face of govern ment troop occupancy of Central High School. Faubus said in an ABC-TV and radio speech: "The federal au thorities—including federal troops - - -are in control. They are hand ling the situation and there is nothing we can do about it. . "I know that when the 4imeri , can people have had time to think, and to learn more of the facts of this situation they —in their good judgment=will rebuke the national administration for the ill-advised and .unwarrented use of federal troops." • The •controversial chief execu tile of Arkansas continued: "School attendance at bayonet point is not compatible with the American way of life. . "Let us go about our normal pursuits in a friendly, peaceful manner, obeying all laws and or ders, including those of Gen. Wal ker and his troops. "This cross we must bear—but, as the poet said, 'Even this shall pass away'." The governor's speech was scheduled _less - thim six hours af ter nine Negro I students ended without incident {a second day of integration in Central High School. Phi Ep Fire Ends As Help A rives Three fire true s rushed to the scene of a small ire in the boiler room of Phi Epsi on Pi fraternity at noon yesterd:y when many students • were eturning from classes. The fire, confi ed to the base ment, burned itse i lf out before the volunteer firemen arrived. A faulty oil btarner was cited as the'cause. Damage was limited to the burner. Ogontz Center Will Hold Pep Rally, Dance Tonight ,_ Students at th i t Ogontz Center will sponsor ape rally and dance tonight at the • ter's gymnasium on the; eve of the Lion-Penn grid contest. Ad - mission will couple. Dress w* be 50 cents per be "casual." -of-War Accident Injures 6 —Daily Collegian Photo by George Harrison VICTORY AND TRAGEDY: Overjoyed freshmen drag the tug-of war rope across the golf course area (top photograph) before it toppled a 15-foot Blue Band director's stand, injuring six fresh men, One injured student receives first-aid treatment on the scene. Administration Considers 'Junior-Year-Abroad' Plan By. PAT EVANS Editorial on Page 4 The possibility of -establish ing a junior year abroad for University students is under, consideration by an adminis tration committee. The committee, headed by Paul F. Norton, associate professor of fine arts, has released a final re port on the proposed program. The report states: -- "We feel that a land-grant uni versity.such as Perm State would here (through the program) gain a unique opportunity to make lew opportunities for education available to just the type of stu dent who most needs them and who has perhaps less chance of 'financing_ them for himself. "Surprisingly, enough, the cost survey included in this report will show that the expense of ___ t supporting students in another "In determining recommenda country is almost exactly the ;tons as to the evaluation and same as supporting them at !granting of credit to students par home." iticipating in the proposed study The survey -of costs provides abroad program, two objectives for the setting up of a pilot group must be kept in mind: of not more than 25 students who •"That the student be assured would spend a calendar year in of receiving a minimum of 30 orientation and academic work at credits per year. (Fifteen credits foitign universities. a semester.) Students with an All-University •"That the work taken abroad average of 3.0 or above at the end by the student be of University of their fourth semester would be caliber and contribute toward a eligible to apply for study abroad. definite objective." In 1956 about 500 students would Members of the committee have qualified, according to the which prepared the report are: report. - 'Deborah Austin, assistant pro- Plans call for at least 100 fessor of English. literature; Roy students to participate in a C. Bucks, assistant professor of permanent program, which rural sociology; Joseph H. Gross would follow the experimental light, assistant professor of psy pilot group program. - chology; Robert Reifsnider, asso- Following is what the report ciate - professor of drama. - has to say on coordinating courses Leon Roudiez, assistant profes and credits with the 'University'srsor of romance languages; Amos standards: 6 (Continued on page eight) rgittn, 15-Foot Platform Toppled By Excited Contestants Six freshmen were injured—one seriously—when a near hysterical mob, overjoyed with the freshman victory in the annual Customs Tug-of-War, toppled a 15-foot Blue Band director's stand. The injured were rushed to the Health - Center in- the University and Alpha Fire Co. am bulances. One was transferred un conscious to the Centre County Hospital, Bellefonte. Injured were: Ned Kephart, freshman from Norristown, the most seriously hurt. He is under observation at the' Centre County Hospital with head injuries. Carol Steever, admitted for minor face cuts and an injured left ankle. William Birchall, released after treatment for a sprained left shoulder. Susan Wertz, released after treatment for contusion of the chest. She reportedly fell from the stand. Arlene Tornick. admitted—for shock. Juycos Schaeffer, rn!nor cuts. The accident occurred about 8:30 p.m. on the golf course, fol lowing the Tug-of-War, which signalled the end of the Fresh man Customs period. About 300 freshmen, overjoyed' with winning the _contest. grabbed the rope and pulled it from the practice field, where the Tug-of- War was held, across the golf' course. They were followed by ai crowd of about 1000 other stu-• dents. The crowd turned in the middle of the course and headed back to-: ward the practice field. The crowd' split, running past both sides of the stand. The rope wound around the stand, toppling it and throwing four students from the platform and three from the ladder. Others were caught - between the rope and the stand. Several students tried to pre vent the stand from toppling. The' crowd was brought to order al mostimmediately by cheerleaders and hat society members, who stretched the rope in a circle to protect the injured. Borough police, who were guarding student passage across North Atherton Street, called the ambulances, which arrived about 20 minutes later_ Witnesses said the tower had been lying on its side at he start of the contest, but was ija• ised by students to get a better view of the event. They said two campus patrolmen were on duty at the site. • Textbooks and Travel See Page 4 Centre Gets University's Largest Gift The largest single bequest to the University in its 102 years —about three-quarters of a mil lion dollars—was announced yes terday by President Eric A. Wal ker. A bequest in the form of cash and securities from the estate of the late Dr. Otto F. Behrend, of Erie, is to be made to Behrend Center in Erie. Behrend is one of the University's 13 off-campus centers. Behrend was a brother of the late Ernst R. Behrend. Both are widely known as founders of Hammermill Paper Co. The lat: ter's estate on the outskirts of Erie was given to the University in 1948 by his widow. The Uni versity immediately established the off-campus center on the 400- ;acre tract. Behrend, who died in May, served as chief chemist, treasurer and a member of the board' of directors of Harnmerrnill. He is credited with perfecting many of the processes used by the com pany in its manufacture of paper. The First National Bank of Erie. executor of the estate, has notified the University that upon fulfilling all the many specific bequests of the will, about $750,- 000, principally in securities, re mains for the University. Cold Arrives; Lion Leaves The Nittany Lion is heading south (by an easterly route.) Sometime tomorrow morning he will arrive in chilly Philly to view the first of nine Penn State foot ball victories. Th t vOill leave Central ith a bag full of goodies to escape the first freez ing temperatures. Upon arriving in the "big city" he is expected to join in the mer riment and visit all the victory parties. In the mean time, those un- able to join our cool jewel w ill witness general freezing tempera tures in the early hours, becom ing somewhat milder and cloudy in the afternoon. A low -of 35 and a high of 64 is expected. Players to Hold Party Players will hold . a "curtain raiser" party at 8 tonight at Cen ter Stage to acquaint interested students with Players and the theatre. The program will include door prizes, entertainment and refresh ments. . LceVie Photos Scheduled LaVie pictures for seniors in the College of Agriculture will be taken today, tomorrow and Monday-at the Penn State Photo 'Shop. Hours for the sittings are 9 a.m. 'to 4 p.m. today and Monday and 1 8 a.m. to noon tomorrow. FIVE CENTS
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