Weather Forecast: Partly Cloudy, Milder VOL. 64, No. 45 ~ Ruby Is Indicted For Slaying of Lee H. Oswald DALLAS, Tex. (/P) Jack Ruby was indicted yesterday for the slaying of Lee Harvey Oswald, accused assassin of President John F. Kennedy. Ruby, 52, owner of a Dallas striptease joint, shot Oswald during a jail transfer Sunday, just 48 hours after a sniper killed Kennedy during a gala motorcade through downtown Dallas. ✓ Because Ruby committed the homicide in full view Johnson Promises U.S. Will Continue To Uphold Alliance WASHINGTON (/ P) President Johnson pledged to the nations of Latin America yesterday “all the energies of our government” to the continuation of the late President Kennedy’s Alliance for Progress. Johnson met with' representatives of the Latin American nations in the East Room of the White House, Keystone on Threshold of New Chapter Formation of a Keystone alumni chapter at University Park came closer to reality last week when a list of about 15 charter members for the chapter was compiled. The next step is presentation of the chapter’s constitution to the Committee on Student Or ganizations. David Russman, Keystone president, was optimistic about the chapter’s chances of final committee approval, but said the process would take “at least three months.” The alumni group, to bej known as the Arch Chapter of! Keystone, would recognize stu dents at University Park who were inducted as Keystone members at the Commonwealth campuses. The charter members unani mously decided to ask Leroy S. Austin, associate dean of men, to serve as chapter ad viser. The functions of the chap ter, according to its constitu tion, are to bring together Key stone members at University Park, orient them to patterns of student government and activities at this campus and promote fuller understanding of the Commonwealth cam puses among campus leaders. The next state conference of Keystone will be held May 15 and 16 at University Park in conjunction with the annual spring meeting of the Organiza tion 6f Student Government Associations. The Scranton Center Key stone chapter will be in charge of the program. Applications Due for 'College Bowl' Contest Today is the last day applica tions for participation in the up coming “college bowl” at the University will be accepted. The college bowl competition, campus counterpart of the Gen eral Electric College Bowl, is being sponsored by the Under graduate Student Government Intellectual Climate Committee. Approximately 28 applications have been turned in so far, ac cording to Sue Schenkle, com mittee chairman. The schedule allows only 24 team applications to be accepted. Criteria for choosing the 24 team from the various applications have not been definitely decided. Miss Schenkle said a test might be administered by com mittee members and an advisory board to eliminate some of the teams. The present schedule provides for six consecutive Tuesday eve ning meetings beginning Jan. 28 and continuing through March 5. Meeting in the Hetzel Union assembly room, there will be four half-hour sessions each Tuesday night from 7-9:30 p.m. This will enable eight teams to compete each evening. In an attempt to make this college bowl like the General Electric competition, the format and questions will be as similar as possible. Students on the Intellectual Climate Committee, along with a faculty board, are writing the questions which will, be used. These questions will be some what like those used on the tele vision show. Several faculty members will act as masters of ceremonies Otye latlg Hi (Enllegtan 'the same room where Kennedy had met with them three years ago and called for the Alliance for Progress. Johnson described the session as “in a very special sense a family gathering.” And he said he was reaffirming that call by Kennedy of three 3'ears ago. The alliance with Latin Amer ican nations, he said, “must be among the highest concerns of my government.” "I reaffirm the pledge” of Kennedy to work for progress in the Central and South American nations, Johnson said. "Inspired by his memory . . . we will carry on the job. “Let the alliance be his living memorial.” Thus the mutual aid agree ment which was Kennedy’s first major foreign policy action in 1961 became Johnson’s first for eign affairs ‘declaration. The brief message, broadcast by television and radio, was be lieved certain to reassure the Latin American countries who have heard the alliance sub jected to attack in Congress during debate on Kennedy’s for eign-aid requests. The United States contributes $1 billion a year to the alliance. Johnson said he realized that problems had arisen in carry ing out the massive assistance program, designed to raise liv ing standards in Latin Ameri ca and bulwark democratic in stitutions there. But progress has been made, he said, and future years will see further progress which can prove “the capacity of free men to meet the challenges of our new day.” Colombia’s former President Alberto Lleras Camargo, one of the hemisphere's elder states men, spoke for the assembled Latin Americans and said: “We are going to continue the tre mendous task ahead with you.” and a similar buzzer system will be in operation. A member of the committee is constructing this buzzer. Information on the college bowl and applications were dis tributed to all activities, fraterni ties, and sororities. Application blanks were 'also made available at the HUB desk. Each team is composed of six students, two of whom are alter nates. Professors Agree Johnson, By TUDI MATEJCZYK Several members of the Uni versity’s political science de partment agree that President Lyndon B. Johnson and Sena tor Hubert H. Humphrey, D- Minn., are favored to win the the Democratic Party’s nomi nation for President and Vice President in next year’s na tional convention. Kenneth E. Beasley, associate professor of political science and public administration, felt that, although it is “much too early to draw any kind of firm conclusion” concerning the ac tivities of the convention, John son will win his party’s nomi nation. Best Chance He said that the President in power usually stands the best chance of carrying his party’s banner, unless he has com mitted an act “extremely dis tasteful to the party.” t John A. Hobbs, assistant professor of political science, agreed that the Democrats will of more than 200 persons— and .also American television viewers—the only point of im portance in the indictment was the degree of the crime charged. It was specified as murder with malice, punishable upon conviction by death in the elec tric chair. Trial was set tenta tively for Dec. 9. Ruby is expected to plead temporary insanity. The only motive seriously suggested thus far is that Ruby, distraught over the assassination, took it upon himself to mete out ven geance. Tom Howard, Ruby’s attor ney visited him at the county jail after the indictment. In response to questions by newsmen, Howard declared: “I can state unqualifiedly, as far as I know there is no con nection between Ruby and Os wald. Ruby said the first time he saw Oswald was when Os wald was brought into the press conference the night of the kill ing of President Kennedy.” Federal and state inquiries already have been ordered in to both the Kennedy assassina tion and the Oswald slaying in an effort to eventually provide the world with all known facts. The two men were buried Monday—Kennedy in an im pressive ceremony in Washing ton, Oswald almost unnoticed in Fort Worth, Tex. Oswald denied killing Ken nedy. Authorities claimed to have his fingerprints and other evidence that convincingly es tablished his presence at an upper floor window of a build ing—the vantage point from which Kennedy’s assassin fired three bullets. Ruby was moved to the county jail along the route Os wald was to have been taken. After questioning by a state psychiatrist, Ruby was locked in a private maximum sechrity cell with shower and toilet. There he took his meals, com pletely cut off from all but his guards. Thousands Return To Kennedy Grave WASHINGTON (/P) Americans trudged by the thousands up the slopes of Arlington National Ceme tery in silent pilgrimage yesterday to the grave of the late President John F. Kennedy. They came in a steady stream, walking through ranks of white grave stones. For a while each stood close to a low, white picket fence that now encloses the wreath-covered grave and its eternal torch. Queen Places Wreath The great of many nations began returning. Queen Frede rika of Greece brought a wreath of green olive leaves and placed it at the foot of the grave. Ceylon, Jamaica, Pakistan and Cambodia all arranged similar tributes during the day. Ethel Kennedy, the late pres ident’s sister-in-law, made a quiet and virtually unnoticed visit around noon. She stood at the back of the crowd near the grave, her head bowed as she fingered a rosary. . Mrs. Kennedy, wife of Atty. Gen. Robert F. Kennedy, was dressed in black and wore a Humphrey Favored in '64 LYNDON B. JOHNSON HUBERT H. HUMPHREY •.. profs speculate on possible Democratic ticket UNIVERSITY PARK, PA.,’WEDNESDAY MORNING,,NOVEMBER 27, 1963 GOV. SCRANTON Scranton Pays Final Homage To Kennedy HARRISBURG (A 3 )—An over flow crowd of some 3,500 per sons packed into the Capitol rotunda yesterday as state gov ernment paid final homage to the memory of John F. Ken nedy. Gov. Scranton led other dig nitaries in offering Pennsyl vania’s solemn tribute to the assassinated president. Scranton’s eulogy was, with one minor change in his open ing remarks the same that he delivered Sunday at a me morial service at Independence Hall in Philadelphia. An aide explained that the governor considered the eulogy especially appropriate for the occasion and that is why no change was made. “This terrible violence, done both to a fine man, to our sys tem of government, cries out for a greater rededication by all of us,” Scranton said. “It makes you realize that the American experiment is not yet complete. We still have much to do if freedom’s cause is to be fully won.” Scranton was joined by re ligious leaders and other state offiicals in offering the tribute. Mrs. Scranton, Lt. Gov. Ray mond P. Shafer,- who presided; and members of the Scranton cabinet were on the speakers platform at the head of the capital steps. The marble steps leading to the dias was lined with 22 servicemen. Taps was sounded by a bugler and the ceremony ended with the singing of the national anthem. black chapel scarf. She left after about 10 min utes. The President’s widow had made a similar visit last midnight/ accompanied b y Robert F. Kennedy. Just as they had underesti mated the outpouring of people when Kennedy lay in state in the Capitol rotunda, Army au thorities appeared surprised by the growing and seemingly un ending flow of citizen mourners to the grave which overlooks Washington across the Potomac River. Fence, Walks Joseph Califano, the Army’s general counsel, visited the grave and told a reporter that arrangements will be made for a bigger fence and semiperma nent walks to channel the crowds and prevent the area around the grave from being turned into a grassless patch. Traffic into the cemetery be came so heavy that many peo ple parked their autos a dis tance away and climbed the slopes to the grave. In contrast to the solidly packed humanity which lined the capital streets for the. cor tege, the pilgrims to the grave came in a constant trickle of men, women, and many chil dren. for a better penn state Johnson Confers With Dignitaries Makes Arrangements For Future Meetings WASHINGTON (/P) President Johnson, shoulder ing the burdens of his grief and his office, met world leaders yesterday in a round of personal diplomacy—and arranged more top-level talks early next year. He vowed to press forward with the legislative program launched by the assas sinated President John F. Ken nedy. He called on Americans to of fer a Thanksgiving tribute in memory of the assassinated President Johnson’s visitors included leaders of the nation’s firmest allies, of great nations and small and of the Soviet Union. Style Retained The President put his brand on the informal style, person-to person diplomacy that Kennedy practiced, escorting West Ger man leaders through a crowded lobby to the White House door. German Chancellor -Ludwig Erhard, President Hein rich Luebke and Foreign Minister Gerhard Schroeder were his fi nal visitors in a round of seven conferences. Mikoyan Talk Johnson spent nearly an hour with Deputy Premier Anastas I. Mikoyan of the Soviet Union. The Soviet leader called that meeting “a pleasant conversa tion in which we touched upon matters of mutual interest.” Mikoyan said they did not dis cuss the possibility of a Johnson meeting with Soviet Premier Khrushchev. The President arranged to meet again, probably early next year, with British Prime Minis ter Sir Alec Douglas-Home, and with Ei'hard, who was to have conferred with President Ken nedy this week. Met With DeGaulle Johnson already had talked with President Charles de Gaulle of France, arranging an other conference with him early next year. Erhard said he is “fully con vinced’ ’that Johnson will con tinue Kennedy Administration policies on isolated Berlin. Johnson started early on his fourth full day as chief execu tive. Before he met the foreign leaders, he reviewed the Ken nedy legislation program with Lawrence O’Brien, congression al liaison aide to Kennedy. Same Priorities White House press secretary Pierre Salinger said Johnson intends to follow the legislative priorities established by Ken nedy. That would put a tax cut and a civil rights bill at the top of his legislative list. Johnson goes before a joint meeting of Congress on Wednes day, and Salinger said Johnson will spell out legislative aims in that address. He said the Presi dent hopes to speak for about 20 minutes. Action on 'Prometheus' Delayed Until January Final action on the charter application of Prometheus, proposed University hat so ciety, will not be taken until “sometime in January,” George L. Donovan, chairman of the Committee on Student Organ izations, said yesterday. Committee action has been delayed, Donovan said, because COSO members are reviewing the background of the present nine University hat societies and considering whether there is a need for an additional society. Letters have been sent to go along with President John son. His prediction for the office of Vice President was Hum phrey. He felt that, although there will be “undoubtedly some others” who may win the nomination, the party will probably favor a Northern liberal. Neal Riemer, professor of political science, said that Johnson will probably be the Democratic nominee in 1964, while either Humphrey or Atty. Gen. Robert F. Kennedy will be his running-mate. Holds the Reins Riemer felt that Johnson’s advantage lies in the fact that he is now President and leader. He “holds the reins” of the party, Riemer said. He added that parties usually back the incumbent leader. As an example he cited former President Harry S. Truman’s re-nomination and re-election after the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt Railroad Firemen To Lose Jobs WASHINGTON^)—Fed eraI arbitrators ruled yes terday the nation’s railroads can eventually wipe out some 30,000 firemen’s jobs on diesel freights and yard engines. “In most- circumstances a fireman is not necessary,” said Ralph T. Seward, chairman of the arbitration board set up by Congress last August to avert a nationwide rail strike. The railroads were satisfied with the decision. The firemen's union was not, even though the board guaran teed job protection for most of the 40,000 firemen affected. Will Challenge H. E. Gilbert, president of the AFL-CIO Brotherhood of Loco motive Firemen and Engine men, said both the arbitration ruling and the emergency law that created the board will be challenged in federal court. Gilbert and J. E. Wolfe, chief negotiator for • the nearly 200 railroads involved, called on each other to get down to serious negotiations. Avert New Strike Wolfe said that if wages and other issues aren’t settled by collective bargaining, “We will be back where we were in Au gust with the nation disturbed.” Gilbert said he hopes success ful negotiations will avert any new strike threat but that the railroads’ proposed wage struc ture would mean a pay cut of about'33 per cent. Although the arbitration rul ing goes into effect in 60 days and stands for two years, both parties will be free to act on the other matters in the dispute! Feb. 25. That is when all other provisions of the emergency law expire. If negotiations are not suc cessful, the railroads could im pose their work rules changes on that date and the firemen and four other train operating unions could strike. The whole complex case could then wind up back before Congress. the presidents of each of the societies asking for informa tion on the organizations’ aims. In addition, the presidents have been asked to describe the membership selection pro cedure of their societies, in cluding scholastic eligibility, number of extracurricular ac tivities needed and the selec tion point system, if any. Constitutions from seven new student organizations and three existing groups are also on. the committee’s agenda for action during the winter term. New organizations which have submitted constitutions are the Penn State Chinese Club and the Penn State Art Forum. Constitutions Constitutions are also ex pected to be submitted by Key stone, the Student Union for Racial Equality, the Penn State Hockey Club and a German' club, Donovan said. Existing organizations which have submitted revised con stitutions to conform with the term system are Spectrum, Town Independent Men’s Council, and the Division of Counseling Student Council. Rain May Mark Weather Picture Milder air will make itself felt in the Nittany Valley today after pushing the mercury into the low 60‘s in the lower Ohio Valley yes terday. Skies should be partly cloudy this afternoon and a high tem perature of 55 is expected. There may be a brief shower this afternoon. Tonight and to morrow should be partly cloudy with similar temperatures. A low of 40 is indicated for tonight and a high of 54 is expected tomor row. DIVIDING LINE: Irmgard Schuchardl, representative of the West Berlin Fellowship of Reconciliation, spoke in the Heizel Union assembly hall last night on the possibility of easing East-West tensions. Peace Representative Schuchardt Asks Reduced Tensions Any success in easing East- West tensions must come through increased understand ing between the peoples of the two factions, said Irmgard Schuchardt, representative of the West Berlin Fellowship of Reconciliation. Speaking last night in the Hetzel Union assembly room, Mrs. Schuchardt stated the U.S. “should approach the prob lem with sincerity and objec tivity, realizing that we -have to live together and perhaps die together.’’ A life-long resident of Ber lin, Mrs. Schuchardt has seen Germany through two Woi'ld Wars, its rebuilding and its ul timate division. She is an active social worker and teacher in adult education at University of Berlin. She is affiliated with var ious organizations working to ward world peace. She was one of four Quakers who recently traveled to Poland where they were successful in opening new doors to understanding. In talking with the people she discovered that the Polish people are looking more toward the West. She quoted the Polish people as saying, “Please recog nize that we cannot pull away from Russia.” Mrs. Schuchardt claimed that the Berlin Wall is a result of the East Germans' fear of losing its professional people. The East German government under Walter Ulbricht put up the wall to stop the numbers of East Germans from leaving the Communist sector of the former German capital. She. stressed the differences in nomenclature bewteen the East and the West in regards 38 Students Nominated to 'Who's Who' Thirty-eight students have been nominated to Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. They are: Jane Adams, Melvin Axil bund, Ralph Baker, David Bol bach, Winifred Boyle, Charles Brewer, Vicki Caplan, Philip Cozadd, Edward Craig, Keith Evans, Fred Good, George Gor don, Joan Hartman, Lynn Headings, George Jackson and Guy Jackson. Susan Krauss, Peter Lock hart, Paul McPherson, Richard Medvetz, Rochelle Michaels, Richard Miller, Donald Mora bito, Stephen Monheimer, Pa tricia Pfordt and Arthur Prin dle. Thomas Reeves, Charles Reilly, Roger Rymer, Mark Schwarz, Blaine Shover, Ros lyn Sklar, James Williams, Ralph Wise, Herbert Witmer, David Wasson and Penelope Watson. Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Col-] leges is an annual publication not connected with Who’s Who in America. College Bowl- Double Opportunity -See Page 2 FIVE. CENTS to the Wall. Whereas the West ern Allies and West Germany view it as “A Wall of Shame,” the Communists feel it is a “wall of protection.” The peace representative felt that peace can be best effected by establishing contacts be tween members of opposing factions. College students were cited as an example of those most amenable to direct contact and dialogue between the opposing camps. Student associated with various peace _ organizations such as the Society of Friends and the World Peace Council of Churches have successfully established such a rapport at times, Mrs. Schuchardt said. 1 The peace representative will be a representative to the Wo men’s International League for Peace and Freedom at the United Nations Friday. Although she said she could not provide a definite solution to the problem of world peace, Mrs. Schuchardt reported that college students can be of major importance in world peace. MRC Areas Plan Events For Holiday Several men’s area residence councils are planning special social events for the Thanks giving holiday. West Halls area will hold its traditional Christmas decorat ing party starting at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow. Trees will be placed in the lounge and at the desk in Waring. The West Halls all-star foot ball team will play the coun selors in the annual “Toilet Bowl” game on the golf course intramural field at 10 a.m. Thursday. A free jammy will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday with Chris Coile and the Con tinentals. In North Halls, a movie. “Bridges of Toko-Ri,” will be shown at 8 p.m. Wednesday. An after-dinner, informal dance will be held Thursday evening. East Halls council is plan ning a' football game between its all-stars and counselors Thursday afternoon, and a semi-formal dance from 6 to 8 p.m. Music No Makeup for Monday's Classes J. R. Rackley, vice president for resident instruction, an nounced yesterday that the Uni versity will not schedule make up sessions for classes canceled Monday out of respect for the late President Kennedy. Rackley said that make-up ses sions . could not be scheduled ] without lengthening the present term and imposing hardships on jboth students and faculty mem |bers.
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