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Coal Regions Hold
Future Tourist Lure
The awe-inspiring, man-made landscape of Pennsylvania’s
anthracite coal region could attract tens of millions of poten
tial tourists if properly exploited, two University geographers
have reported.
The bizarre and grotesque terrain has long hindered full
success in drawing now industries ~
and workers to the economically _ . _
factor —appear- POtfSVlll& StOTtS
nnce—renders great interest to „ ■ _ ,
the visitor, according to Dr. JUfftcn I IfCmltTC
George F. Deasy and Dr. Phyllis®. » '■'dll VUJIUIIIO
R. Griess, professor and associate POTTSVILLE Customs were
professor of geography. j initiated this week at the Potts-
Some find the terrain repul- ;viUe Center for the first time in
sive, they said, adding that "it jthe schools ..8-year history
can be disliked but not ignored; ! All freshmen are required to
the traveler is constantly aware wear large namceards about their
of its presence because this qi- necks, similiar to those on Uni
gantic distortion represents the versify Park frosh. In addition, be
largest concentration of man- .ginning students must carry
disturbed terrain in the world." 'matches at all times, and on re-;
The basic desire of man to re- .quest of an upperclassman must
capture, if only briefly, the f a -;furmsh a light or suffer the
miliar sights and sounds of — a solo rendition
past mav help lure tourists to the!of the PSU Alma Mater,
area, the geographers said. I A tribunal has been selected
from among sophomore student
An aura of the past is found ] eac jers and will serve as the
in many mining towns and vil- judiciary body for “offending”
lages long ago condemned as fT os |i. Penalties will range from
unsightly and out-of-date. The ;picking up loose paper about the
Greek and Russian Orthodox ig roU nds to stacking books in the
church spires lend many towns ;libvary.
a foreign air and are a 'first- | rpj ie c us ) orns Period will extend
class tourist lure as works of ; a t least until sometime during.the
art and symbols of a different | seconc } week, when the fresh
culture. men meet the sophomores in a
As a result of tourist spending, tug-of-war. Should the sophomores
employment opportunities would win, the period will continue un
increase, while the area's economy til Penn State wins its next foot
would be more diversified and ball game.
would fluctuate less, the geogra- ,Over 225 students are enrolled at
phet's said. Tourist facilities wouldjthe Center
add to the pleasures of life for'
permanent residents.
Most individuals in the region
would benefit in income, they
said
Since lourism was first pro
posed last spring as a possible
cure for the area's economic
blight, the idea has had wide
spread publicity, Griess said.
A lourist bureau has been estab
lished recently in this eastern sec
tion of the state. “We cannot be
sure, however, whether this has
anv relation to our suggestions,”
Griess said.
WDFM Will Receive
Applications Tomorrow
Students interested in joining
any department of WDFM, the
University's student-operated FM
redio station, may apply tomorrow
at 7 p.m. in 121 Sparks.
Students in any curriculum and
of any term standing may sign
up. No exeprience is necessary.
Schulplcctters to Meet j
The Penn State Sculplatters, a ;
group specializing in German and!
Austrian folk dancing, will hold:
its first meeting of the year at 7i
tonight, in 302 Engineering B. All{
those interested are invited to at-:
tend. 1
Photo Staff Will Meet
The Collegian Photography
staff will hold a short meeting
at 6:45 tonight in the Collegian
office .in .the .basement .of
Sackett. All returning mem
bers are asked to attend. Pros
pective members of the staff
should sign up Wednesday
night at the general open
house.
WATCH
Penn State - Miami game
on Closed Circuit!
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Friday, Sept. 29, 1961
Kickoff at 9 p.m.
Recreation building
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8 a.m. to S p.m.
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By KAY MILLS
Panhel to Meet Tonight
Panhellenic Council will hold
its first meeting of the season at
6:30 tonight in 203 Hetzel Union
Building. All sorority presidents
and Panhellenic delegates are
asked to attend.
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