Referendum Becomes Part of Constitution By Unanimous Vote By DENNY MALICK A referendum vote has become part of the Student Gov ernment Association constitution. All-University Cabinet last night unanimously passed the amendment on its third reading after defeating for the third time a motion to raise the percentage of students needed Ike Orders Little Rock Troops Out WASHINGTON (JP) President Eisenhower has ordered the with drawal,- at leas for the summer recess, of all f deral troops sta tioned in Littl Rock to enforce school integrati n. About 400 ar still on duty at the city's Cen ral High School, scene last Sep ember of violent outbreaks after the entry of nine Negroes into he formerly all white school. Eisenhower indicated in his withdrawal announcement, made Thursday, that return of the troops will depend on whether state and local authorities support federal court orders for integra tion. The President's press secretary, James C. Hagerty, was asked whe ther he could say that troops would not be sent back. He re fused to go beyond the Presi dent's statement. "I think it is quite clear where the responsibility lies. We will Just have to wait and see," he said. At Little Rock, Gov. Orval Fau bus commented that state and lo cal authorities are charged with enforcement of state and local laws and ordinances and not with enforcement of federal laws and orders. He told reporters he was saying this merely as a statement of fact and did not consider it an invita tion to Arkansas to disobey fed eral laws or orders. "The withdrawal if carried out would mark the end of a tragic occurrence." Later he said that he expected the withdrawal to take place, but would not speculate on whether the troops will be sent back. 'Tonight at 8:30` The Players' production of 'To night at 8:30" by Noel Coward will be presented at 8 tonight and tomorrow night at Center Stage. Outdoor May Day May Be Possible The May Day ceremonies which have been scheduled to take place in Recreation Hall may be changed to the Old Main lawn again, according to Lois Henderson, chairman, if this morning's weather report should indicate that clear skies are predicted. Miss Henderson said that because of the many complaints that have been brought to her attention both by participants in the ceremonies and other stu dents, the decision will depend on today's weather report. The WSGA House of Repre sentatives of which Miss Hen derson is chairman had decided to have the event in Recreation Hall because th e inclement weather prevented workmen from erecting the - bleachers. She also pointed out that, should the ceremonies take place out doors, the seating capacity would be limited to 600 or less. The definite site will be an nounced at .12:30 today over WMAJ. May Day has proven to be the main attraction of Mother's Day weekend, that brings more than a thousand parents, relatives and friends of students to the campus, The traditional crowning of the Queen of May, this year- Karen Bixler, is the highlight of the May Day event; to call for a special vote. According to the amendment, 3 per cent of the student body can call for an open vote on any issue Cabinet has already voted on. If 20 . per cent of the students voted in this special election, the majority decision would bind Cabinet's vote on the issue. The third point of the amend ment provides that this vote could only be overruled by a three fourths vote by Cabinet. A motion by Edward Frymoyer, Association of Independent Men president, to raise to 6 per cent !the amount needed to call for a I referendum, was defeated. Frymoyer argued that a 3 per ' cent requirement would make it possible for small groups such as fraternities or a resi dence hall to bring up any vote they wanted. He said this would "tend to make a farce out of the referen -1 dum instead of what it is meant to be—a democratic safeguard." "We can't take a vote any time some small group the rest of the University isn't interested in wants it," Frymoyer said. Vincent Marino, Junior Class president, said the purpose of the referendum was to give small groups a voice. "If we put this out of reach of small groups, it will defeat its purpose," he said. Stephen Garban, All-Univer sity vice president, said the referendum was proposed so small groups would have more of a voice and, thus, more in terest in student government. The second and third points of the amendment were passed with out discussion. The referendum was introduced for its first reading April 17. A simple majority was required for its first two readings and a two thirds majority for final passage. Mortar Board Elects Kissick to Presidency Mortar Board, senior women's honorary society, has elected offi cers for the coming year. They are: Jean Kissick, presi dent; Ann Beveridge, vice presi dent; Florence Moran, secretary; Constance Jones, treasurer; and Patricia O'Neill, historian and editor. By 'CATHY FLECK The Evergreen Chain and Hemlock Chain, composed of senior women chosen for schol arship and service to the Uni versity, will lead the procession, followed by the eight class at tendants. They will make up the queen's court. Following the court will be Susanne Smith, WSGA repre sentative; Barbara Drum, WRA representative; and Margaret Smith, UCA representative. Gay Glading, maid of honor, will pre cede the queen, accompanied by two flower girls and the crown bearer. Two trainbearers will fol low the queen. Entertainment will be provided by two court jesters, Cwens and Freshman Council, who will dance around the Maypole, the Neu Ba varian Schuplattlers, who will perform three dances, and the Prep Band, under the direction of James Dunlop, which will play for the ceremonies. Ott Batlg VOL. 58, No. 140 STATE COLLEGE. PA., FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 9, 1958 FIVE CENTS Committee Selects Senior Gift ideas The senior class gift committee has selected five possible projects as recipients of the $lO,OOO senior class gift. Pending approval by Wilmer E. Kenworthy, executive assistant to the President, sug gestions appearing on the ballot will be: ROUND THE MAYPOLE ... Coeds rehearse in the Hetzel Union Ballroom for tomorrow's May Day ceremony. Concert Pianist Helps Select Steinway Grand for Schwab Victor Babin, concert pianist, has helped with the selec tion of a new Steinway Grand Piano for Schwab Auditorium. The piano is to be played exclusively by concert personnel who perform here. Babin is a concert pianist of year. had three pianos from which Veronsky and Babin, a two-pianol to select. The delegation spent the team, and a member of the Festi-Iday playing the three instru val Quartet which played here asl ments. Mr. Sabin advised them a part of the Artists Series Febru - I as to what he and other concert ary 23, 'pianists look for in pianos. Barry Brinsmaid, assistant pro-I The piano, which cost about fessor of music, Mrs. Robert) ,^s6ooo, will arrive Wednesday.' Scholten, part-time instructor in This will make the second Stein music, Edwin Gamble Jr., instruc- way concert grand piano in tor in music and Henry Steinway Schwab Auditorium. The first of the Steinway and Sons Co. met; piano is now about 30 years old, with Babin at the Steinway fac-I and it was "generally felt that tory in-Long Island, N.Y., in late' the need for a second piano was April. 'paramount with the coming Ar- The factory, which only makes, lists Series and other scheduled approximately 50 grand pianos al concert events," Brinsmaid said. Review Players' 'Merchant' Rated Excellent By RALPH MANNA Probably the unique and al most incredible fact about Players' capable performance of "The Merchant of Venice," which opened last night• at Schwab Auditorium, is that none of the cast has had any major experience in Shakespear ean roles. The play itself has proved its excellence for centuries. It is up to the actors to make a perform ance great. And Players proved last night they have what it takes. Briefly, "The Merchant of Ven ice" concerns itself with a Vene tian merchant (Joseph Servello) who makes a bargain with a Jew ish moneylender, Shylock (Jon Barry Wilder), whereby he agrees to give a pound of flesh if he cannot pay off his debt. The bar- FOR A BETTER PENN STATE By DIANE DIECK By Lucy Thiessen gain is struck so that the mer chant's friend, Bassanio (Jack Timmis) can go to win the hand of his lady (Nancy Harting). When the merchant cannot make good his bargain, Shylock demands the pound of flesh. A sub-plot concerns the winning of Portia, an heiress. To win her a suitor must choose correctly among three chests—one gold, one ,silver, and one lead. In one chest 'lies the picture of Portia. The suitor who opens this chest auto matically takes Portia as his wife. Such lordly suitors as the Prince of Morrocco (Don Collier) and the Prince of Arragon (George Cavey) try their luck, but to no avail. These plots intertwine and the play comes to a ,satisfying conclusion, in which justice tri umphs and love wins out. In the role of Shylock, Wilder was excellent. He brought to the role both depth and imagination. His performance had a true pro Tottrgiatt •AM facilities for WDFM. •Books and photostat machines for the Pattee Library. • Circulating art collection. •Memorial arch on Shortlidge Road. •Stone Valley Rc,:reation Area. Funds for this annual gift are provided by the money left from the damage fee levied each se mester on all- students. Each class' fund is separate and an nounced in the spring of the first semester. The $lO,OOO would be sufficient to begin WDFM's transition to AM broadcasting, according to Richard Zeller, co-chairman of the committee, but would not be ample to finance the complete process. The library gift specifies ad ditional books for the reference room and several photostat mu chines for student use. The machines would be located in the photostat laboratory in the basement of the Pattee Library. A University art collection is the final goal of the circulating art collection suggestion. Th a paintings would provide a "con tinual face-lifting" by their se mester progressions thr ou g h dormitory lounges and building foyers, Zeller said. The memorial arch on Short lidge Road would be comparable to the West End Entranceway, Zeller ventured that the Short lidge archway would be even larger, "as big as $lO,OOO will build." Stone Valley, if selected, would receive the monetary gift as a lump sum to be used at the discretion of the Stone Val ley Committee, Zeller said. Class gift ballots will be avail able at LaVie distribution points. The final decision will not be announced until Class night June 6, when the gift will be presented to the University. Weather Forecast The Nittnny Lion predicted considerable cloudiness an d mild temperatures today with a chance of possible scattered showers late in the afternoon. The high temperature expected is 57 to 63 degrees. fessional As Antonio, the merchant, Ser vello was fine, as was Miss Hart ing as Portia. Barry Gordon as Gratiano, Bassanio's friend, was comical, as the role demands. Jayne Mort as Nerissa, Portia's handmaiden, was good but per haps a little too coy. Elaine Zeller as Shylock's daughter added another, profes sional touch to the evening's en tertainment. Floyd Santoro was adequate as Lorenzo, her lover. Derek Swire, as a clown, was hilarious. His gymnastics were riotously clever. In minor but important roles, Cavey and Mark Wallace as the Duke of Venice were both really fine. The wonderful thing about the play was the authenticity of the 16th Century aura. The setting, designed by Russell G. Whaley, is a double-level affair, a pseudo (Continued on page five)
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