Finding Aid for the Daily Utah Chronicle; Prepared by Christian Gomez
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Finding Aid for the Daily Utah Chronicle; prepared by Christian Gomez Issue Date: February 9, 1961 Volume: 70 Number: 80 Page: 1 Articles: “Senate Will Hold ‘Evaluation’ Poll”: The Associated Students of the University of Utah (ASUU) Senate announced a motion that declared the Senate would conduct research for the evaluation of ASUU activities. The ASUU also passed a bill abolishing trading stamps, mainly because the additional costs and higher prices didn’t reflect the benefits that should typically come from redemption. Students at the University of Utah represented a considerable purchasing group in the state, and that played a role in the decision to eliminate trading stamps altogether. The senate also named Gamal Arafa, ex officio member of the ASUU Senate, as a voting member and representative of the foreign students on campus. Photo of Senators Linda LeCheminant, Lee Case, and Bill Casaday included. “Doctor Talks on Dead Sea Scrolls”: Dr. Jacob Geerlings will be hosting a lecture at 8 p.m. in the Union Little Theater. He will speak about the importance of the Dead Sea Scrolls in relation to the Old and New Testaments. Dr. Geerlings will also speak on the history of Christianity and Judaism. This lecture is a feature of “Spotlight on the Middle East.” “Spotlight Calendar” “Rabbi Podet to Lecture on Jewish History”: Mordecai Podet, Rabbi of the Temple B’Nai Israel will lecture in the Union Little Theater as a part of “Spotlight on the Middle East.” His lecture will focus on “Hebrew History and Culture.” Rabbi Podet received his BA degree from Western Reserve University in Cleveland Ohio. He received his Master’s degree in Hebrew Letters and Ordination from the Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati, Ohio. Photo of Rabbi Mordecai Podet included. “Halpert Talks Thursday in Spencer Hall”: The department of art announced that art gallery director and lecturer, Edith Gregor Halpert, will speak in the Orson Spencer Hall auditorium at 8 p.m. Halpert’s theme is “Behind the Canvas Curtain,” and she will discuss contemporary art in the United States and also detail her experience in bringing some of America’s greatest modern artists, such as William Harnett, to international recognition. “Coign of Coze To Display Lincoln Busts”: Dr. Avard Fairbanks’ sculpture of Abraham Lincoln will be unveiled in the West Jr. Ballroom of the Union on Sunday, Feb. 12, at 8 p.m. This commemoration marks the anniversary of Lincoln’s birth. “Pix Dates Noted”: New sorority and fraternity members can get their pictures in the 1961 Utonian. This will be done at Saans Photography, 348 South State. Yearbook editor Dick Ammodt emphasized that picture appointments must be made in the Utonian office, Union 243, before going to Saans. “JFK Names Diplomats; Cuba Schools on Strike,” by United Press International: President Kennedy added George Kennah and Livingtston Merhchant to the U.S. Diplomatic Corps. Kennah, a Soviet affairs expert, was named the ambassador to Yugoslavia. Merchant, an undersecretary of state in the Eisenhower administration, was named ambassador to Canada. It was also announced that school students in Cuba stayed home for the third straight day due to an anti-government strike. Additionally, seven Portuguese newspapers published reports criticizing the government, using words like “autocratic, repressive, and flagrantly opposed to civil rights.” It was also announced that actress Marilyn Monroe was admitted to a New York City hospital for treatment. “Professor Sets Campus ‘Opinion’ Talk”: Dr. Curtis D. MacDougall, a professor of journalism at Northwestern University, will lecture on Friday at 8 p.m. in the Spencer Hall auditorium. His lecture will cover the topic of “Manipulation of Public Opinion and the Present Concern for Education.” This event is part of a series of public lectures by scholars on the “Advancement of Learning,” which is a part of “Operation 111.” Professor MacDougall also has extensive experience in journalism as a reporter, editor, and editorial writer. “U Traffic Survey to Change Stop Signs”: The University of Utah Traffic Division conducted a survey that resulted in changes in campus stop signs. The survey determined that east-west traffic on Campus Drive was the main cause of congestion of north-south traffic on East Ballif Road. To alleviate the issue, the stop signs were removed from East Ballif Road, and placed on Campus Drive facing East Ballif Road. “’Song’ Spurs to Deliver Hearts”: To celebrate Valentine’s Day, song spurs will take orders for singing valentines in the Huddle Room ticket booth. Recipients of the valentines include students’ friends, relatives, or professors for a charge of 50 cents person to person or 25 cents by telephone. “AWS Positions Now Available”: AWS Publicity Chairman Janice Elmer announced that applications were available for chairman and committee members for the AWS Hall of Fame Committee. Recognition will be given to the outstanding women on campus the night of the hall of fame event. Applications were available for pickup up at the Union information desk. List of Advertisements: None List of Cartoons and Art: None Issue Date: February 9, 1961 Volume: 70 Number: 80 Page: 2 Articles: “To Benefit…”: The Executive Council announced a campus-wide research poll about student attitudes toward Associated Students of the University of Utah (ASUU) activities. Pollsters conducted interviews with 375 randomly selected students and asked them about their interest, participation and awareness in the ASUU activities. This was the first time that students had a chance to express their views concerning the senate, school speakers, the Chronicle, and others. “Letters to the Editor,” by John Ronald Jones and Maureen Jewett: Student John Ronald Jones wrote the editor of the Chronicle about his concern for the systematic grading system at the University of Utah. He proposed that the concepts of “grades” and “averages” should be abolished, and that the school should operate more like an educational institution. Another student, Maureen Jewett, wrote the editor out of concern for the lack of lighting in the Reference Room in the library. “It’s Human…”: Cheating and academic dishonesty has been problematic in all classrooms, and it an issue that existed at the University of Utah. According to an article published by Redbook Magazine, the problem exists because students have become tolerant of cheating. Poet Phyllis McGinley credits it to a lack of personal honor. The article pointed out that while it may be human to cheat, it is less human to be tolerant of such behavior. “Ohio Institutes Low Grade Rule”: The Board of Trustees at the Ohio State University announced a new admissions policy that stopped incoming freshman ranking in the lowest-one third of their high school classes from enrolling in autumn. This policy began June 1, 1961, and it encouraged freshmen in the lowest one-third to enroll during summer, when there are less students trying to enroll. President Novice G. Fawcett noted it was an attempt to regulate time of admission. List of Advertisements: None Classified Advertisements: Ads for rooms for rent, lost and found items, roommates, and services. List of Cartoons and Art: Gag cartoon (no title) by Bibler. Issue Date: February 9, 1961 Volume: 70 Number: 80 Page: 3 Articles: “Faculty Books Shown for ‘Operation III,’” by Sally Coltrin: A display of academic writings from faculty members was exhibited in the faculty lounge of the Union as part of the commemoration of the University of Utah’s birthday celebration. The theme was “The Advancement of Learning.” Many of the displayed works previously appeared in scholarly and technical journals, and the exhibit aimed to illustrate the journalistic abilities of the faculty members in their application of new knowledge through original research. Photo of Dolores Davis at an exhibit in the library included. “Calling ‘U’” “Education Talk on Liberia Set for Friday”: Dr. William C Nutting will be speaking to the Student Education Association on Friday, at 4 p.m. in Bennion Hall 206. Dr. Nutting’s lecture will cover “The Educational System of Liberia,” the system that he established and is currently being used in Liberia. “Law Graduates Are Offered AEC Positions”: The Atomic Energy Commission announced they would be offering four types of internships to College of Law graduates. This was part of an ongoing program that sought to develop executive talent. The four offered fields being were Nuclear Engineering, Management and Professional Internship Program, Attorney Trainee Program, and Patent Attorney Trainee Program. Any student interested in applying could apply to James G. LeSieur, Jr. “Names in the News”: Linda Goodyear, Jerry Anne Hays, and Roselyn Stewart were appointed to “Mademoiselle’s” College Board. Fred M. Babcock won a $50 prize for his entry in a competition sponsored by the Tile Council of America for architectural students. Carl Inoway, Lawrence H. Mason, Robert M. Morris, Jr., Charles Pence, and Charles B. Winklod were presented as a team with a $200 prize in a national competition sponsored by the Reynolds Metals Company. Also, Dr. N. P. Nielson, head of the department of health, physical education and recreation, accepted a job to teach at the University of Washington. “KUED Series Starts Monday”: A program called “Images,” which dealt with educational problems between parents and teachers, appeared on KUED on Monday at 7:30 p.m. The program was under the direction of Dr. Andrew Halpin. The program covered topics such as problems with homework, counseling, the slow child, new methods in mathematics teachings, and other elective classes. List of Advertisements: 1. Chronicle classified ads. Slogan: “No Unpleasant After-Effects.” 2. Tower Theaters ads for showings for “Never on Sunday,” which will show in the East Tower, and “Carry on Sergeant” which will show at the Midtown Tower. 3. Swingline Inc.