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This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Archives and Special Collections at SCARAB. It has been accepted for inclusion in The aB tes Student by an authorized administrator of SCARAB. For more information, please contact [email protected]. 51 She ■ Vol. LXII. No. 39. BATES COLLEGE, LEWISTON, MAINE, FEBRUARY 26, 1947 Price: Fifteen Cents Varsity, Jayvees Sweep State Series; Capture Third Sports Title In Past Married Set Plans Calendar Science Groups Plan Wednesday, Feb. 26—Physical Basketball Title ex Ball And Chain Education Ski Trip at North Con- Exhibit March 13, 14 way, 7 a. m. to 5:30 p. m. May be For Ed Petro, Team Friday night, February 21, the the 27th or 28th depending on wea- ['he Jordan-Ramsdell scientific young married veteran set on cam- ther. Turning on a jet propelled offensive in the second half of ■iety and the Lawrence Chemi- pus met in Chas; Hall and organ- ; society will present a science U. Of Life Program ized the "Ball and Caain" Club Thursday, Feb. 27—Debating last night's game, the Bobcats swept to their third State xiiibit in Hedge Laboratory and with Mr. and Mrs. C. Keith Wil- Council Freshman Prize Debate, series title in major sports within a year, adding their first arnegie Science Hall on the eve- Is Now Under Way bur as chairmen and the Edward Little Theatre, 7:30-8:30. basketball championship to their football and baseball tri- ,:igs of March 13-14. This exhibit Sponsored by the Lewis ton and Glanzes,. Daniel Gibbses, and Wil- umphs. In chalking up a victory, the Jayvees took their se- hich is sponsored by the Biology, Aifbum Council of Churches, the liam Perkins as the general com- Friday, Feb. 28—Meeting of Phi ries with a loss of only one game. hemistry, Geology. Mathematics, University of Life is meeting every mittee. In front of the fireplace Sigma lota at Profesor Seward's Bowdoin drew first blood, and the first half was nip and nd Physics departments includes Sunday evening from February 23 downstairs in Chase the group, of home. tuck with Bowdoin holding a small lead until the last tew ivies, displays and experiments to March 23 from 6:30 to 9:U0. The a.bout thirteen couples, discussed Saturday, Mar. 1—State of Maine department topics which will schedule for the evening includes the many social projects they were seconds of the half when Simpson sank one to make it 24-22. inttrpreted by student guides. class sessions, organ recital, and planning for the year, joined in Track Meet—away. The Bobcats looked like a new Those in charge are: Biology, team iu the first of the second singing, worship service, refresh- singing, and were "provided with Sunday, Mar. 2—Stu-G Coffee for Debate Teams Travel orothy Cole; Physics, Robert Ver- ments, and fellowship. refreshments by C. A. hal.. Beginning a roaring offensive, Juniors and Seniors, Women's ion; Mathematics, Norbert Gould; they chalked up 30 points in 9 min- The meeting will be held in the . Their extensive plans included a To Vermont Tourney Union, 1-3 p. m. utes, Simpson dropping 14 of these, Cuemistry Robert Harris and Geol- United Baptist Church, Lewiston, covered dish suipper for married if.li Uiun, Norm Temple, Ed and Burns, despite a broken finger, ogy, Ediwin Tooker. on February 23. March 2 and 9 and Tuesday, Mar. 4—Speech Depart- couples, an outing for them and eiianz, and Don Kicnier leave 1-ri- taking 10. With a comfortable lead. The faculty advisors are Dr. at the High Street'Congregational ment Freshman Prize Debate, 7- their children, a progressive din- uay, the i&ih, tor a debate tourney Coach Ed Petro put in his s-econd uineroy, Dr. Lawrence, Dr. 9:30, at Little Theatre; Stu-C and Church. Auburn, on March 16 and ner, and a possible open house in ai liie University ui Vermuut. M abee, Dr. Thomas, Dr. Fisher, stringers who made a good show- 23. Bardwell, Garcelon. and Russell. As Stu-G Nominations for All-College Bprof. Wilhins, Dr. Woodcock, Prof. mere will Ue twenty schools at the ing against the Polar Bears, and The adult interest groups in- soon as rehearsals are started and Elections, Chapel Period. jiley, and Prof. Robertson. tourney and each team win engage then the Jayvees who finished off clude "Frontiers of Christian Citi- One Little Theatre is available a 111 live rounds of debate. Ginn and the game to the tune of 59-43. The first exhibit was. held in zenship" and "Aids to Christian variety show, of local talent from 1 enipie will uphold the affirmative MS and was given by the Jordan- Missing from the roster was able -iving". The first course takes u»i the married grour, will be present- and Giunz and Richler the nega- Kamsdell society. The exhibit was Jackie Joyce, who holds scoring the social aspects of religious de- ed to the general public. This will Organizations Observe tive of the question: Resolved, named "The Wireless to Europe" records in Bates history, and mod- velopment". The chapel speakers be a married version of Helzapop- tuai labor should have a direct ml it also contained the workings ern State series play. Simpson was include Rev. Stephen H. Fritch- pin depicting life at Sampsonville, PoliticalEmphasisWeek snare in the management of in- the radio—then a new inven- the high scorer with 23 point.-, fol- man, editor of the Christian Regis- with a laugh a minute. Besides dustry. Vince McKusick '43, now lowed by Russ Burns who racked JII. These exhibits have been held Political Emphasis week will be ter, Boston, Rev. William W. Rose. these social activities the club will at -niT, will attend the tourney, niiual then even biannually until observed at Bates March 17 to 21, up 14. Simpson made 44% of his D.I)., minister, First Universalist be a clearing house for problems laKiag Professor Qu.nnby's place Ml when they were discontinued it has been announced by William shots count, and Burns 50%. The Church. Lynn. Mass..' Dr. William and will be instrumental in pre- as a critic judge. the duration of the war. Stringfellow, chairman of the pub- Bobcats took 13 out of their 23 J. Faulkner, dean of the chapel. senting the necessary cases to the lic affairs commission, which will ■Jeoate With Rutgers foul shots to Bowdoin's 11 out of 20. Flsk University, . Nashville, Tenn.. faculty, not as individuals, lxut as a -iponsor the week's activities. On the regular Uales-on-the-Air Red Barry led in that department Dr. Edwin J. van Etten, dean of united group. The publication of a missing only two out of seven. The dormitory discussion grouis, program, Wednesday, March olh, Cambridge Debaters - St. Paul's Cathedral, Boston, and newspaper for their community hae chapel programs, and other sched- Ijila Kumpunen and Bill biringlel- The Jayvees downed the Bow- Dr. George Gibson, Boston, Mass. been started and copies will be uled all-college functions will low will have a radio deuale with doin Cubs 68-61 in a fast hard Plan Trip To Bates The dormitory representatives sent to all off-campus couples as dwell largely on discussion of the itutgers College over WCOL" oil fought game, to match the var- An international debating * team are as follows: Rand, Betty Hill; they too are cordially invited to topic of international organization the laibur-managemenl question. sity's series title. uiu Cambridge University, Eng- West Parker, Jo Williams; East join. for world peace. The debate coun- Bates will uphold the affirmative. Ml Bowdoin had taken this game nd, will engage In a debate with Parker, Pat Snell; Wilson, Gerry cil, politics club and student fed- Debate Before the series would have been locked Bales in the college chapel on Lincoln; Cheney, Marilyn Deston; eralist group have agreed accord- Lions And Kiwanis three ways 'between Bates, Colby, Tuesday, March 25. This is a re- Chase, I-ois Montgomery; Whittier, NOTICE ing to Stringfellow to plan related Ray Cloutier and Ray Chapman and Maine. If the jayvees had lost urn engagement since Norm Tern- Gen Wallace; Frye and Milliken, Students interested in World events for the week. presented an exhibition two-man their game they would have tied e and Ed Dunn debated at Cam- Gwen Stavely; Mitchell. Mickey Federation will meet Sunday debate before the Lions Club of with Maine for first place. idge last November. Bates is the McKean; Hacker, Barbara Fiene- afternoon at 2 o'clock in Ha- "The purpose of Political Em- ! Bethel la.-.t Monday night on the STATE SERIES STANDING man: and for the men. Bill String- thorn Hall for a discussion of phasis week," said Stringfellow, " s cl college on the Cambridge itin- Won Lost P.C. fellow. the Student Federation move- to arouse student interest in the labor-management question. They rary which was arranged under Bates 6 3 .666 ment. Mr. LeMaster, Mr. Covell problems of contemporary political repeated the same debate before he auspices of the International Colby 5 4 .556 and Joe Wheeler of Bowdoin life and to ascertain a cross-sec- the Kiwanis Club of Augusta this nstitute of Education and with Maine 5 4 .556 are expected to be present. tion of student opinion." noon. Ik- assistance of Prof. George Con- Music Groups Round Bowdoin 2 7 .228 ely of Williams College and Norm JAYVEES SERIESS ample, president of Bates Debat- Out Plans For Pops Won ost P.C. Council. Cambridge will first Faculty Members Plans are now complete for the Reviewer Finds "Bell Bates 5 1 .S33 ate Yale, then Harvard, Bates, annual Pop Concert to be held Attend Conference Maine 4 2 .667 OA'doin, Middlebury Williams, Friday, March 7, in the alumni Colby 2 4 .333 & many other New England and Timely Play In 1947 gym, by the musical organizations Two Bates profesosrs were Bowdoin 1 5 .177 ■w York colleges, even giong as of the school. The concert which By Prof. Richard Crosby is due partially to the essential uni- among the representatives from FORMER STATE SERIES r west as the University of Iowa, was formerly an annual event, was "A Bell for Adano" deals with versality of its message. But its Maine at a meeting of the Ameri- WINNERS abating nineteen colleges in all. discontinued during the war, but the problem of military govern- success has been largely dependent can Association of Professors at 1938 Colby The proposition for the Bates was revived last year. It Is the ment in wartime Italy. It tells the on the eloquent performances the Copley Plaza in Boston on Sat- 1939 Maine ebate will be: Resolved, that in only formal given at the college, to story of Major Joppolo an Ameri- given it by our Bates players. urday, February 22. 1940 Maine-Colby ■ •■ opinion of this house the for- which the townspeople are invited, can civil affairs officer. Arriving in To single out any portion of the Thosie who attended were Prof1. 1941 Colby al dissolution of the British Em- the Siciliau town of Adano within and the result is a happy combina- play as representative of the J. Murray Carroll, president of the 1942 Colby-Maine would contribute to the main- tion of the former and of students a few hours after the Aonerican theme would be difficult. How- Maine chapter, and Prof. Angelo 1943 Colby nance of world peace. The Cam- Army has passed through, he finds and faculty. ever, the -crux of the matter is Bertocci. 1944 No -series ridge debaters are Mr. William In the past the concert has re- the buildings of the town in rubble probably beat stated in Major Jop- 1945 No series iilimond and Mr. I. S. Lloyd. Or- volved about a these such as the and the population completely de- polo's moving speech in the sec- 1946 Maine n.irily that Tuesday night Is moralized. His task is intricate and Bates Gypsies or Pirates; the bnd scene of Act II. Here he is 1947 Bates ' found Table night but the commit- theme this year is "Music". difficult. For he must see to it that reprimanding a group of G. I.'s Chapman And Cloutier * lias graciously consented to re- The orchestra will play selec- the people of Adano are clothed who have wantonly destroyed a nquish the time to the debaters. tions from such operettas as "The and fed. His job is further compli- houseful of priceless and irre- Speak Before Kiwanis Bates-On-The-Air cated by the need to bring to the On Thursday, February 27, the Desert Song" and "The Student placeable "objets d'art". This Yesterday afternon Tuesday. Prince" from 8:00 to 8:3*. From Sicilians a desire to live again. He speech is more than a scolding of Speakers Bureau of Bates College at 3:15, over WGAN the 8:30 to 10:00 there will be dancing must teach them new values. In a three ordinary soldiers. It is a plea is sending two varsity squad de- enry V Extravaganza Sampsonville interview pro- to the music of Carl Broggi's or- population torn by the ravages of for America to look beyond the im- baters to the Kiwanis Club meet- gram was repeated. Ellie Wohn chestra. From 10:00 to 10:30 the war and ruined by the tyranny of mediate present, to look beyond ing at Augusta. Raymond Cloutier flowing This Week was mistress of ceremonies, guests will be entertained by the years 08 Fascism he must foster the goal of merely winning a war, will speak for the affirmative on On Wednesday and Tttiu/rsday, Sonny Youngs was technician, Men's Glee Club and the Choral So- new hope and pride. He must show and to become a moral force in a the question: "Re.-olved, that labor and Arnold Alperstein was an- e 26th and 27, Shakespeare's ciety, and such soloists as Joyce these Italians the way to self- gov- situation where infantilism and should have a direct share ill the nouncer. The interviewees Henry V" will be shown at the Baldwin, soprano; Hugh Mitchell, ernment and democracy. How he self-interest are rapidly undermin- management of industry." Frank onwnunity Theatre in Auburn. baritone; and Carlton Davis, vio- accomplishes this task in the face ing American prestige and honor. Chapman will speak for the nega- were Mr. Charles Sampson, Keith and Ruth Wilbur, Mr. ■"e movie, whose cast is headed linist. There will then be dancing of tremendous obstacles, not the It is a plea to make of democracy tive. Both of these Bates men l^awrence Olivier of the Thea- from 10:30 to 12:00. least of which is the stupidity of more than a pious intention, to come from Maine — Ray from Au- and Mrs. Alfred W. Painter, « Guild, is'scened in technicolor, Table reservations may be made American "brass hat" 'mentality, make of it a force for good, con- gusta and Frank from Old Orchard. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Laro- es are $1.20, $1.80 for mati- with Miss Eaton at the library at and how he triumphs morally while structive vitality in a world gone chelle.. ns; $1.80, $2.40 for evenings. All $2.50 per couple starting today. failing militarily — this ie_ the mad with hate and destruction. For today's program a rov- *:s are reserved. Plans have been made on the as- theme of the play. That this message should have had ing reporter is taking a micro- Students who hold tickets for the sumption that attire will be formal At first glance "A Bell for so much force when given- on the Freshman Class Plans phone around to pick up typi- Piston- Auburn Community Con- for men and women. Adano" would seem to have no stage of our Little Theatre in 1947 Come As Tou Are Party cal campus discussions. The *rt Series were given sipecial no- ADD iPOP 'message of importance for our is a tribute to the work of the show is under the direction of of the appearance of the film. Prof. Crafts has announced that time. In 1947 when our attention is Robinson Players — and a sad A meeting of the freshman class Joann Woodard with Arthur the fololwing students will work focussed on the peace negotiations comentary on our national failure ,vas held yesterday morning at 9: IS Bradbury as announcer and with him in preparation for the at world conferences, the situation to stand for a constructive moral- in the chapel. It was agreed to Hayes Steps Up In C. A. Carolyn Booth as technician. concert. Arlene Orosson is chair- of a small Italian town in 1945 ity in the past two years of peace have a "Come As You Are" party Members of the cast in order J'iss Arrolyn Hayes last week man and her committee is. as fol- does not interest us. very much. conferences. exclusively for the class. of speaking are: Ray Cloutier, B^aane president of the Christian lows: Joyce Baldwin, Marilyn Des- And we might question the wisdom As I have indicated the latter The question of adopting a war Jean Harrington James Demp- '"ociation's sophomore cabined tan, Marcia Dwinell, Dorothy Stet- of the Robinson Players in putting scene is only one part of a play orphan was discussed but action sey Jean Mather, Emilie Stel- ■en President Allen Davis resdgn- son, Albert Henderson, Milton Hen- this play on their schedule. That whose message the Robinson Play- was postponed. hi, and George Gamble. This roan that office. Miss Hayes derson, Traflton Mendall, Carlton it has proved timely in its current ers have conveyed In a sharp and The meeting was under the di- is to be broadcast over WCOU *s previously vice-president. Davis, Breton Dodge. presentation on the Bates campus (Continued on page four) rection of Walker Heap, president. and WSAU at 4 o'clock. TWO THE BATES STUDENT, FEBRUARY 26, 1947 The Passing Scene: Sty? Wdtix ^ttxbmt Exchange Column (FOUNDED IN 1873) Dyer, DemocratsJJDunes Editor-in-Chief .... JANICE PRINCE '47 By Dave Ramsdell rropriation in a Truro ever in- Never Say uie . . . .Viayme tne before Pearl Harbor—stood at Bi (Tel. 3207) Lanky, non-cigar smoking, six creasingly surrounded by a world third piggy had the right iuea billion dollars. Debt increase con. Managing Editor . . FLORENCE FURFEY '47 foot John Dyer — Bates College gone mad with crime, vice and de- when ne Dalit lus bouse of brics, tinued until the figure reached i;, (TeL 833S7) senior and campus mayor, entrain- linquency. The conservative ele- but an unclassed student at the .maximum on February 28, 1946. A| ed late last week for Truro, Mass., ment, however, won and Truro's university of OKlaiioma IOOK a les- that time the gross American Da MARJORIE HARVEY "47 News Editor located near the tip of the crook- police force — consisting of one ion from Tummy Turtle and buili tional debt stood at 280 billion (T«L 3206) ed finger of Cape Cod where, man — is doomed like the prover- his house on a track so mat dollars. Since then, about 16 bi.. News Editor EDWARD WILD '47 amidst sand dunes and' marsh bial Montpelier Democrat to exist night might never catch Dim far lion dollarst of this amount has (TeL 83337) grass, he attended the annual town in utter loneliness, or at worst, away from home. When "Skip" been retired leaving the presets meeting. like the Australian foo-la-loo-loo Landen d. tided to enroll at the debt at approximately 264 billion Sports Editor DAVID TILLSON '49 Feibruary 17th dawned cold and bird, to extinction. (TeL 83337) University, and learned the serious- dollars. This averages to be abou; Since noon through a fusilade of icy and toward noon snow flurries ness of housing problems, he $1880 of debt for every man, wo- bothered the voting portion of legislative grape shot, the Lineoln- Business Manager JEAN ROSEQUIST '47 bought a 2Vj ton enclosed army man and child in the U. S. A. (TeL 3207) Truro's 560 population who braved ian expression, of impertibality, of truck. After installing a bed, elec- "Kearsagt Beacon", Colby Junior the elements to negotiate the hill placid equanimity remained em- CAMILLE CARLSON '47 tric refrigerator, stove and other College. Advertising Manager at the tap of which stands the balmed on the brow of our Bates (TeL 3207) housekeeping essentials, he fast- There's been a silly rumor go- town hall. It is a distinguished, representative. But when the some- ened them to the floor and drove ing around New York U. that coeds . MARGARET OVERTON '47 archaic edifice which in spite of its what tardy .subject of installing Circulation Manager off to school. Since arriving at the will be dropped from accounting (TeL 3207) 1850 construction and poor plumb- modern plumbing in Truro's town University, he has installed courses, because, as one Prof, put ing, remains amidst shifting sand hall was broached, Dyer suddenly Published weekly during the college year by the students of Bates College shelves, built-in radio, record play- it, "There's no accounting for wn- dunes and nesting sea gulls to sig- flushed. No one objected when the Enterea as second-class matter at the Post Office at Lewnton, Maine er, curtains, sink and dozens of men". nify representative government on measure was pigeon-holed . . . other articles to make a model Cape Cod. The voting for town of- much to the disgust of the sea The "Indiana Daily Student" home.—Associated College Press. ficials ended at noon. gulls. i,links it must seem odd to a Confusin' . . . The following ex- LONGER SCHEDULE ... Since 1709 the town fathers of As late afternon stretched blue fr.'shman when he learns that u change of telegrams should win a Truro have gathered on the third shadow* across the Truro clam class of students learning to be s With its victory over Bowdoin in the Alumni Gym last Monday of February to determine flats and as the cuspidors were prize for something or other. They class of students is an orientation night,"the Bates basketball team took its first state series local policy for the succeeding emiptied for the fourth! consecu- were sent by the Los Angeles and class; that .finding out what is go- title in that sport. This victory is a feather in the caps of year. The significance of Truro's tive time, Dyer realized that the Denver reservation offices of West- ing ou now i- not finding out what ern Airlines. the team and Coach Petro. town meeting, or any town meet- present 80th Congress was not the is going on now, but a study of Denver: "Need reservation no contemporary events; that people The student body and the faculty of Bates can well be ing, might lie in the fact that it only seat of world-shaking prob- presents in detailed form the es- lems. Truro had its own. It result- name Los Angeles to San Fran- don't live in cities but in urban proud of this year's basketball team. The large student at- sential liquor of representati-e ed from a miss-matching of one cisco." communities; that when member.- tendance at all home games reflects the great amount of stu- government on any level. And on scarlet fire truck to one fire sta- Los Angeles: Reservation made of a choir wear pink nightgowns, dent interest and support. When a Celby game was scheduled that dark Monday, the seventeenth tion. The former was just too big no-name Los Angeles to S'an Fran- it isn't an ordinary choir, but a at Waterville last month, a group of students took it upon of February, on Truro's "capitol for the latter. In order to avoid cisco." capella choir; that a small class themselves to charter a bus to support the team. There can hill", the cup runneth over. damage to the building it was nec- "Los Angeles: "Re your no-name isn't a small class, but a seminar Shortly afternoon time, the six- essary to insert the vehicle into reservation, must have name for and that a dean doesn't bawl him be no doubt that basketball is one of the more popular sports teen major articles up for consid- the fire hall like a house detec- same." out but gives him counseling ser- at Bates. eration started their journey to- tive'e eyeball into a hotel keyhole Denver: "Re your message 'Re vice.—ACP. The members of the team have turned out for daily prac- ward fame or oblivion: among the — with care. Conclusion: either no-name reservation, must have Amazonia . . . The coeds ruled tice since the first call for candidates was made last Novem- first nine articles lay the most the fire truck must be shrunk or name for same', same is name. the roost for a whole week at the ber. Unless we have actually engaged in varsity sports, few "naughty" (pun) problems facing the building made larger. It seems Passenger is Indian."—ACP. U. of New Brunswick. They dated more practical to follow the latter of us can realize the great demand these daily practices the little Cape Cod town. (Truro is Chicken Feed . . .In connection the men. opened doors for them, "Orurt" pronounced backwards.) suggestion. with the U. S. Budget for the fiscal mean. The men on the team have made a sacrifice of time followed them in and out of build- Calm, cool, and colected the Right At week's end Truro's govern- year, 1948. as recently transmitted ings, held their coats, carried their and energy in their effort to contribute something to the Honorable John had shelved his ment had seen the light. Its path by President Truman to Congress, books, and walked on the outside. for the next .year was at least in- school. track shoes to sit, vitally aware some interesting facts about the The coeds even footed the bills dicated and order, or something A winning team is an asset to any school. Inter-collegiate and shrewdly ohs-ervant among his national debt have just been pub- The men, however, escorted the verging on order, had been born fellow constituents as an un- lished. The U. S. national debt on coeds home as usual! — "The competition is an important part of college life to the partici- from the chaos witnessed by John named sister of the town singly November 30. 1941—just a week Brunswickian". pant and spectator alike. It can be over-emphasized to be argued for an increased police ap- Lincoln Dyer. sure, but a wise policy can prevent that evil. It is our opinion that there are many advantages to be "Call Mr. Sedgley" Expresses gained by a few changes in next season's basketball schedule. Survey Reveals Students Want First of all it should be lengthened. A fourteen game sched- More News, Pictures, Freedom Confidence That Job Will Be Done ule is very short; even most high schools have schedules of "What kind of extension?" relate numerous anecdote.- and hu By Dave Tillson dents of all those polled were in- morous stories that have resulted roughly eighteen to twenty games, and the majority of col- My recent student survey design- different to either. One hundred "The longest you've got." Prom occurrences of the rast sev- leges have longer seasons. Second a great variety of teams ed to measure campus opinion of favored more editorials and 146 This urgent answer from a stu- eral years. And my guess, is thai should be included. Without attempting to minimize the im- regular STUDENT features, stu- favored more gossip (45 people dent searching for the connecting not a few of them have originated portance of the state series, it does seem overbalanced to dent desire for certain proposed were opposed to gossip, sonie very link to complete the wiring of a downstairs in Roger Bill around have almost two-thirds of our games with other Maine innovations and campus concep- emphatically). Seventy-five stu- movie camera for trie showing of the corner to the left. Here with schools. It is detrimental to both player and spectator inter- tions of the paper's purpose and dents in each category, more nan est. Third, if the present three-round system of state series the Glass Bowl game pictures sent his helper Dana McCarthy a veter- policy disclosed many interesting in any other feature feel, however, Mr. Sedgley scurrying around his play is kept one game should be played on a neutral that editorials and gossip should an and former Bates man who i^ likes, dislikes, and ideas held by little shop in the basement o' Rog- court. The team that plays on its own court does have an ad- be of better quality. Both of these training under the G. I. Bill, Mr Bates students which ought to be er Williams Hall. After a few min- vantage. This year Bates benefited! by the arrangement, play- features require delicate handling Sedgley plays an essential part in very valuable to the editors in utes scrutiny in one corner he tri- ing five out of nine series games at home. Next year, how- in order to offend, no one. every campus activity. shaping the STUDENT'S future umphantly produced the needed ever, the home teams are reversed, and although Maine policies. A vote of 188 to 18 requested Well, have you ever stopped to comes here twice, Bowdoin and Colby only make one appear- extension and one more college think who provided the lights, for Nearly 350 students filled out more Exchange news, although 63 function was assured easier going ance each. Fourth, no game should be scheduled for a week students were indifferent to Winter Carnival's ice show* Or questionnaires, 1U0 students show- »y the "dean of campus service". after exams. This year with only one practice under their ing interest enough to supply ad- stories of other schools. A ratio of who is responsible for putting up For those of you who have not Commencement lights? And those belts after a two-week layoff for mid-years, the team lost to ditional comments not specifically 116 to 44 people wanted more fea- yet had occasion to seek his inval- Colby whom they had besten twice previously. It is not fair to required by the survey. Several ture stories although a like num- long tedious coal reports that musi uable assistance let us delve inlo the students, but even more unjust to the players, to expect people filled half the reverse side ber was .indifferent. be checked, thermostats to be regu a few facts concerning Mr. Guy a victory under those conditions. We hope this can be avoided of the sheet with their opinions. Proposed Features lated, radiators to be repaired - Sedgley superintendent of the in the future. Regular Features Of the 13 proposed new features, there's only one solution when These changes in the policy that guides the schedule mak- heating plant. He came to Bates such tasks are to be done — call Now let's look at the results. 10 received more yes votes than ing would result in advantages to the basketball team, the in 192S from Stratton and now lives Mr. Sedgley. Firs* the attitude toward the pres- no's and six received more yes's student body, the administration, and the alumni — in short, in Auburn. While talking with him Just three words but they imply ent paper's regular features. than the combined negative and Bates College. Some of these benefits can be enumerated. indifferent vote. you will notice lights of pride flash many more. For with these three Half the students, 164, felt that First, the team spirit would be higher. Many players now The imposing number of 262 stu- into his eyes at mention of his words we express our confidence, general news coverage is now ade- feel that the small number of games played are hardly worth dents desired a Letters to the Edi- family. You'll not be surprised eith- trusjt. and unswerving conviction quate. One hundred, however, de- the great amount of time put into practice. All of them play tor column as against 21 opposed Ler when you hear why. Two of his that the job will be done thor- sired more news and 55 desired not only for Bates, but also because they like the game. If while 267 desire an Inquiring Re- sons are ex-servicemen one with oughly and well. If asked about the better quality news reporting. Thus they are willing to make a sacrifice, it is only fair that the porter feature and 252 desire to three years' service and the other often bizarre and puzzling requests half the campus apparently feels school give what it can in return. The team wants a longer see a column "Downtown Movies" with twice as, many to his credit. students ask in _the course of a either that the paper should be schedule and the school could give it to them. in the STUDENT. Only ten few- His daughter is a registered nurse somewhat enlarged or that news week, his sense of humor is likely Second, it gives the student body as well as many of the er students, 242, would like to see doing graduate work in the twin reporting should be more interest- to get the better of him and he'll faculty something they enjoy as it affords an opportunity to a "Meet Your Professors" column. communities. ing or accurate. laughingly reply, "Most anything, relax from every-day routine. The students want more These features were almost uni- But although, his family rates and then with a grin add, "Bui Club news and girls' news cov- games, and there seems to be no valid reason why they versally desired and probably high • on his conversation list so some of them have to be tamed erage was generally judged satis- shouldn't get them. should be provided for the paper, does his work. Doubtless, he could down a little." Third, it would heighten alumni interest. Games played in factory, getting 150 "OK Now" Rememiber, though, that the fea- Portland, .Boston, Worcester, and other large New England votes, although majorities of 86 to ture desired the most, Letters to cities would give many grads their only chance to see a Bates 20 desired more of each type. Like- the Editor, is one which only you for the STUDENT and a very naire too, showing high judg- team in action. In addition, no matter how proud he may be wise The Professors' Corner re- can provide although it is true large student majority in favor oS ment and a lot of journalistic of its scholastic record or of the calibre of men and women ceived 150 "OK Now" votes al- that the STUDENT has gone to no permitting STUDENT reporters to know-how. I am sorry there isn' that have come from his school, an alumnus can still get quite thought it also received the most great length in soliciting letters. cover certain faculty meetings, space to print some of them—per- a kick out of bragging how his school trimmed the other guy "let's have less" votes, and was. Two other features highly favor- presumably those that pertain to haps next week. in basketball. the least liked of all the regular ed by campus opinion are Car- student affairs. Significance Fourth, we hate to introduce a sordid topic into a school features. toons and Jokes, the former by a At least a 225 to 100 preponder- Taken as a whole, the question publication, but the Athletic Association would make money. Sports coverage received the 20 to 71 ratio, the latter by a 181 ance of students feel that the fac- uaire answers seemed to me to de- A game in the Boston Garden couldn't miss being a paying largest "satisfactory" vote, over to 86 vote. ulty should automatically have to mand a bigger, more-lively news- proposition, for example, or a state series game in one of 200. Sports personality snaps ap-. The "Good Listening" radio col- discuss STUDENT editorials after paper, or if all the many sugges- Portlands larger gyms. Home games would also show a profit parently are very popular for more umn and Editorial Comment on they are printed (this question tions were to be adopted a larger if we were playing such opposition as Tufts, Northeastern, or than 100 students feel that they Chapel speeches received about was widely misinterpreted), and a paper would be required and it cer- New Hampshire, to mention only three. should be utilized more frequent- 150 yes votes, majorities. New hit 3 to 2, 200 to 136 preponderance tainly would be more varied in in- Fifth, the name of Bates would become better known. Ath- ly. record listings and book reviews of campus opinion thinks that the terest. Enlargement would require, letic teams can be one of the most effective means of obtain- Pictures Desired just squeezed into faVor with small paper should stick exclusively to however, more, and more good ing the favorable publicity that all progressive colleges want A huge preponderance of stu- majority votest school activities steering clear of writers. and need. If Bates wants to attract good men and women, its dents strongly wish to have more The crossword puzzle and histor- international and national affairs. What will be done about your name must become known in a variety of ways. We don't pictures in the STUDENT. This ical "Bates 50 Years Ago" ideas Comments opinions revealed in thlsi survey want to be known merely as the school that made that the was the most emphatically express- are apparently disliked by' small I could fill several columns with remains to be seen. In part it will Toledo trip and we don't want to be known merely as the ed preference of the entire survey negative majorities while the pro- interesting additional comments. depend upon your help and inter- school that numbers umpteen or so Phi Beta Kappas among and is a strong hint to the paper posed Alumni news column defeat- Kilroy filled out a questionnaire; est. In part it will depend upon its alumni. to arrange to finance imore photo- 93 to 145 was strongly desired only the survey revealed several herma- the new editorial staff to be select- Our primary general criticism of Bates is that it does not graphs. It must be remembered, by the senior girls. phrodites and a 99-year old. One ed in March, especially upon the fully utilize the potential it has. This is one specific example however, that pictures are very ex- Questions personal dig demanded less sports two top editors chosen. Few signifi- of how a few policy changes could result in increased benefits pensive compared to printing. The questions revealed about news "even though you are the cant changes are to be expected to all interested parties. Editorials and school gossip at- 99 44/100ths % of the students in Sports Editor". Many thoughtful in the next month for the present Harry Jobrack tracted wide interest. Only 16 stu- favor oft absolute editorial freedom opinions appeared in the question- staff's term is fast expiring. THE BATES STUDENT, FEBRUARY 26, 1947 THREE hi Bobcats Look Back On Successful Season By Gene Zelch Having won the third Straight Track Team Loses North Steals Title Bates Beats U. N. B. Bates State Series title last night, By Thirteen Points he Bobcat basketball team can In Photo Finish now look back at a .season of hard Bowdoin Meet, 68-49 All was not cheer on the Bates work and its resulting BUCI ess, A srappy North team cume In a meet teat Saturday in the campus when our boys with the This year has been an especially through with two quick baskets in important one for with the present cage the Bobcat track team gave baskeoball accumulated 86 points a heavily favored Bowdoin aggre- the last thirty second? of play Fri- uSe of the Bast break system of to trim the University of New^j gation a severe jolt only to lose 68 day night to take the rst half in- play in all four Maine colleges, bas- to 49. Bates had the better of it in tramural league title from Roger Brunsiwisok last Saturday night in ketball has taken on a new inter- seven of the thirteen events, but Bill, 35 to 34, in a true Frank Mer- our only international game of the esting aspect. Coach Petro's first failure to score in the 35 pound riwell finish. The winning basket year. Alert spectators noted that at year at the wheel was a memor- was a swishrr from mid-court by able one, and each member of I he weight, hurdles, pole vault, and least one member of our illustrious 30 proved too much of a handicap Ned Noel and came after the red team played his important part. student body seemed to ibe leading to overcome. Next we=-k the team dial of the clock had turned to RED BARRY is a senior and co- the cheering section for the wrong hopes I'or revenge, when Bates white signifying three remaining captain. After being schooler] in meets the other three Maine col- seconds of rlay. side. Private word has it tut the the slow break type of basketball Both teams played championship leges in a state indoor meet at same young lady, I\i- "Raymond, over seven seasons, he was able to ball on near even terms through- Orono. lost a consideraole fortune by bet- adjust himself to the new system out the contest.' The !ead changed High imen for Bates were Jack Bill Simpson within two months and become an hands frequently — a 4 point ad- ting on the opposition. Of curse Shea and Nelson Home each tak- outstanding guard. vantage held by North at the half there is such a thing as being loy- ing two firsts, Shea in the shot Contributing both defensively and as the idest margin ever separat- al to your country but too much and discus, and Horne in the mile Coeds Ski At Maple offensively to great advantage during the two earns. The gamie was and 1000. provincialisan leads to rain or at ing the entire season, Red never really decided along the foul line least financial embarrassment Hill Under Warm Sun relinquished his natural gluing Mike Latagola was next with a as North sank 11 of 29 foul tries, On Sunday last you may have ajirit. His feeding ability along lirst in the broad jump and second while Roger Bill could sink but 6 Last Saturday's victory was. all with Bill Simpson's has been a in the high jumr. Roger Howard of twenty. the more impressive since Ruse noticed a group of Bates, girlsv ski- keynote in the team's 63 point av- continued on the victory trail with Burns was laid off with a broken togs and skis in order, basking in Art Hansen, high man for Roger erage per game. a win in the 6*0. Al Howlett left Coach Bob Cochrane Bill with 11 point;, was aibly abet- digit and Jackie Joyce was hob- the warmth of the Maine sunshine Freshman DICK SCOTT started basketball long enough to take the ted by running-mates Traft Men- Ming around with a sprained ankle. ouUidt of Rand Hall. They were the season as a suibs'titute guard 40 yard dash. Walter Heap took a a'll. Bob Vdail. Nibbs Gould. Norm However, Al Angelosante, Red waiting for a nine o'clock bus to and with his added height and 2nd in the broad jump and 3rd in Temple, Dick Stern, John Houston, Barry, Bill Simpson,, Bert Ham- take them out to .Mai U- hill in Bates Skiers Win keen competitive spirit, Dick was the 40 yard dash. Charlie Colburn, John Milton, and mond, and Dick Scott rose to the East Auburn. It was "the" weath- able to take over a varsity guard Jim Mahaney again came close Glen Hansen. occasion and put Bates over the er for skiing and for three hours lo winning the two mile Saturday. Over Tufts Team Lrfist semester's championship top, but good! The teamwork was they made good use of it under spot after an uphill battle. He is a team player who passes off the Jim and Joe Woods of Bowdoin, A last moving Bates ski team t-am, "The Northern Lights", excellent and the score was the the supervision of Miss Walmsley. ball to other teainnmates even when I ading the pack by several laps edged out the crew from Tufts were Frank Mullet, Nick Valoras. iinal proof of the pudding: 86-73. The girls who went were Janie in a good position to shoot. This were sprinting into the stretch side last Saturday with a total of 284.5 Henb Living-tone, sure shot Noel Appell, Jane Brackett, Betts Ce- refusal to shoot more in a fast by side when they brushed slightly roints to Tufts- 276.3: Phil Hough- and Ron Reicher, with Harry Jo- derholm. Lee Davit., Nancy Dean, and Woods fell aside toward the break type of play has been a ton of Bates took first place in brack. Milt Henderson. Hollo Bax- Midge Harthon. Judy Hawkins, wall. Mahaney stopped thinking weakness in the Bates club which all the events. ter. Dave Merrill, and Hod Record Nellie Henson, Helen Lockhart. ne'd fouled the Bowdoin man and West Parker Leads was capitalized very cleverly by In the downhill events at Satoat- providing subsidiary illumination. Ginny Moller, Barbara Muir. Ma- waved Woods over the finish line the Colby team in their third meet- tus Bates took 94.6 points and Abe Kovler handled the switch- rian Norwood, Marjorie Pelts, tossing away his chance to break a The^Girls' Baskeibail ing by putting two men en Joyce. Tufts 97.2. Houghton was first, board. Pinky Pianeta Anna Smith, Patty :wo-mile record. The latest reports from girLs' He learned his lesson and came Greenlaw and Start oi Tufts tied At the last intramural games Snell, Roberta Sweetser, Joan Taking 3rds were Jorca French basket>ball show that West Parker, through in the Maine game where for second, and the others in thio Middle beat J. B., 67-47 and South Thompson. Susie Walch, Lisa in the 2 mile, Bud Porter in the the only undefeated team, is lead- he showed his ability as a clever won over Off-Campus, 37-27. From Whittaker. Midge Willard. Shorty discus, and Hugh Mitchell in both order weie: Vernon, Dana (T). ing all other dorms. Wilson is play- shot. Dick is definitely going to be now on all intramurals will be Webber, Peggy Stewart. Clara :!ie high jump and shot. Bartlett. Woodcock, Xendail iTj, ing a close second, having lost only a good guard with more practice Blanker (T). Hane/ |T), and Rice doubleheaders, played on Monday Hlodgett, Ella Loud, Thelma Har- Summary: one game. and will show to advantage in his Bates took 90.8 points to 87.5 for and Thursday at seven and eight- dy, Frankie Curry, Rae Walcott, Bates Bowdoin The games will run for two more Suture collegiate career. thirty. One of the comments on the and Maxine Hammer. Discus 6 3 weeks and in this, same time the BILL SIMPSON averaged close 16 H>. shot 6 3 last games asw that Middle seem- .15 lb. weight 0 9 winner will be decided. As things to 17 points in state series play Mile 5 4 ed greatly improved. liroad jump 8 i stand now, the big game will be and 15j)oints for the entire season. 45 yd. high hurdles 0 9 40 yd. dash 6 8 Tufts in the slalom events also the one between West Parker and He is 6 ft. 2 in. tall and his height 600 5 4 held at Sabattus. Houghton took Wilson. To give the games extra Outing Ciub Arranges along with his superior ball hand- Pole Vault 0 9 Lewiston Shoe Hospital fir-1 place, then came Dana, Ken- enthusiasm, it has been announced ling ability was a big asset to the 2 mile 4 5 Bridgton Skiing Trip 7 SABATTUS ST. ' dall, Vernon, Bartlet!. S'ar', and that the gold basketballs, which Bates team. He set up Jack Joyce High jump 4 6 Special Rates for Bates Students Woodcock. the winning team will receive, have Under the auspices of the Hates consistently throughout the sea- 1000 5 4 Guaranteed Workmanship The jumping he'J on Ml. David already arrived and are awaiting Outing Clulb a group of approxi- son and especially in the second 300 0 9 Highest Quality Material brought Bates 99.4 points to 90.6 their rightful owners. mately thirty students spent the Colby game when he saw that Joyce Pick-up and Delivery for Tufts. Houghton was first. Jane Brown and Marilyn Davis day Sunday skiing at the Bridgton was hot. Possessing a pleasing per- 49 68 ski tow. The trip was. directed by College Agent Bartlett and Greenlaw tied for sec- are jn charge of the intramural sonality and great cooperative JIM TOWLE, Smith M —J. Dyer '47 Fred Jones and Lee Fox and fac- ond and were Followed by Vernon. gamea for W.A.A. The referees are spirit in all practice sessions, Bill, Kendall, Start. Woodcock, and Janice Prince, Joan Thompson, and ulty members were Miss Tobias, only a freshman, is well liked by Coach Thompson. Bob Cochrane. For That . . . HALL & KNIGHT Hall. Joan Greemberg. Student coaches the entire squad. The Bates team is coached by are Judy Hawkins, Molly Ramsey, and Dr. Sawyer. The group skied JACK JOYCE is another senior for nearly live hours taking off EVENING SNACK HARDWARE CO. Bob Cochrane, and the 'lulls team Pat Wakeman, Jane Brown, and and co-captain. He is a clever trick only 10 minutes for lunch. was under the management of stu- Marilyn Davis. shot who has broken all scoring Ray's I.G.A. Store dent skier, B anker. records in the State Of Maine. His HARDWARE and ability to rut maximum effort into Three Minutes Prom Campus I SPORTING GOODS j Empire Theatre For Instant a limited time in scoring goals has 95 ELM ST. j Strand Theatre been unbelievable to the opponents Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat. who put two and three men on Dim 7:00 A. M. to 5:30 P. M. ' Feb. 26-27 TAXI SERVICE 20-22 Chapel Street i Feb. 26-27-28-Mar. 1 during a game. Jack could defi- J STRANGE JOURNEY nitely play with any college basket- Phone 1540-1541 Lewiston Maine HUMPHREY BOGART in Call J ABILENE TOWN ball team in the country and be "Dead Reckoning" I Feb. 28-Mar. 1 4040 outstanding. It wouldn't be sur- South of Chisholm Trail Sun., Mon., Tues. prising to the fans if they should see Jack in future seasons with Compliments of Angel On My Shoulder Mar. 2-3-4 Radio Cabs . . . (Continued on page four) Mar. 2-4 Betty Hutton|-|Sonny Tufts . . . 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Kerchiefs—Street Floor Hours: 5 P. M. to 1 A. M. Lewiston Maine 212 Main St. Lewiston FOUR THE BATES STUDENT, FEBRUARY 26, 1947 v>-*■A The University de San Carlos Offers Set. Timing, Characterization Grapevine I wonder Summer School For N. Americans The Universidad de San Carlos Add Force To Difficult Theme How Cunnane can find Ihe time (founded in 1676) of Guatemala (Continued from page one) for knitting those socks of his. City, Guatemala, will offer a Sum- Miss Ferrell Visits vivid manner. To give an adequate Why we don't hear more about mer School for North Americans and well-rounded review is impos- the Ferrick trophy. from July 3 to August 14, 1947. Campus As Worker Many undergraduates will want to sible in the scape of this article. Miss Lexie M. Ferrell, secretary What gentleman embarassed attend for the courses will be of There are too many details that re- to Dr. Newton Fetter, who spoke what coed in what FORBIDDEN high quality, the climate is delight- quire enumeration: the excellence at a Bates vesper service last of the set with its accurate evoca- place in Parker. ful (4910 feet), and Guatemalan scenery is magnificent. year, visited the campus Feb. 18 tion of many a small Fascist What "wrong way" basketball and 19 in the capacity of a Bap- headquarters, the careful timing of. player after watching the game Courses will be on the under- tist worker. Representing the many small actions and the accu- "intently" for thirty-eight minutes, graduate level. Subjects offered board of education and publication racy of characterization in minor got off the bench to play and ask- will include: Elementary Spanish, of the Northern Baptist convention. roles. ed the team which way they were Spanish grammar "and composi- Miss Farrell met and talked with However among the players art shooting. tion, Spanish history and litera- many Baptist students and spoke .some calling for special commen- ture, Hispano-American history and briefly at last week'*, Christian As- dation. Albert St, Denis gave a How anybody going from the literature. Methodology and Inter- sociation entertainment. careful study of Zito ■with his Little Theatre to West Parker for Aimerican Workshop, Guatemalan laughter-provoking yet distasteful, paint could possibly get lost on and Mayan specialties (Archeology, NOTICE the way. Kalian people who had been forced etc.). All-college elections will be cringing. He was the essence of an How Margie's twins are. Staff members will include pro neld Monday, March 17. into fawning and ludicrous subser- fessors of the Facultad de Human- Why girls foul up the works at possible, if desired, at minimum) vience by a despicable dictator- idades (College of Liberal Arts) of Rand by not eating at their sched- cost, probalbly three dollars per ship. Paul Cox as Ribaudo with his the Universidad da San Carlos, uled meals. day. professional mastery of dialect and SCENE FROM "A BELL FOR ADANO" Nora B. Thompson (formerly of Week ends will be free for trips facial expression and his light Why there's a lonely fellow in the Women's. College of the Uni- to the scenic Mayan Highlands, and touch lent huanor to scenes that the libe. versity of North Carolina), and might have otherwise become Letter To The Editor Bobcats color-fti.' Indian villages. And finally, why do Viv and Bob Arturo Torres Rioseco (University n.audlin and unreal. Norman Card Feb. 24, 1947 (Continued from jage three) of California and outstanding au- Enrollment is limited. Tuition i.s run barefoot through the snow. An furnished a painfully real picture the American Association Basket- thority on Latin American litera- fifty dollars (U. S. currency). Early Editor, the STUDENT: early case of spring fever? of the unsympathetic American of- ball Leagjje. He has a 19.5 average ture). enrollment is imperative if boat As editor of the campus news- ficer to whom the war was simply per game which is one of the high- reservations are desired. Living with private families in Address all inquiries to Dr. an unpleasant task to finish and to paper, you have your finger est in the country. whose selfish mind an order from NOTICE homes approved by a Guatemalan- Nora B. Thompson, lie Argyle on the pulse of student opinion, RUSS BURNS is a junior and a higher headquarters was more im- Only three days till Knackerday. North American committee will be Road. Ardmore, Pennsylvania. and you are in a position to guide cagy type of basket/ball player portant than a moral. Meserve, who has blended into the fast Hotobs, and Kovler gave one of the student action to correct such col- break system with ease, assisted outstanding scenes in the play. lege conditions as may seem to be by his previous background at The part where they presented not in the ibest interests of the their case to Major Joppolo was Lynn Classical. Russ will probably students. be co-captain next season along a masterpiece of high humor that with Al Angelosante. Hi.- enthu- was close to tears. Therefore, we should like to call to your attention the recent in- siastic spirit and keen desire to Floyd Smiley as. Sergeant Borth play has been an added inspira- t'amious behavior o* the so-called gave the best performance of the tion to his teammates. Russ is the play. With the flick of a hand, the mayor of the campus, John Dyer. smallest memiber of the varsity but tilt of a helmet, the twist of a lip, Last spring the writers of this rates along with the others in re- he gave a most competent perfor- letter spent a great deal of time trieving the ball from the back- mance as the non-com who hides a and energy in aiding the Dyer board and tapping it in Prom the tremendous capacity for under- campaign, because he seemed to us front court. standing and compassion under a Sophomore BURT HAMMOND slangy and hardboiled manner. 10 be the best man and because he promised great things. Now we has fitted into the role of a very As Major Joppolo, Arthur Ploe- Know that this time and energy' capable utility man. His soft touch ner carried the lion's share of the was wasted, that the Dyer ad mill- in shooting baskets has been most play on his shoulders. Other play- himself in a worthless rascal. amazing to all the coaches in the erg could win audience approval state. His floor work needs a little and attention through the humor istiatiou is no good, and that Dyer dressing up and he should prove or "character" of their parts. Ploe- What has he done to improve to be a great varsity forward next ner had the tremendous task of the lot of the students? Nothing! season. playing a straight role, it was an His one contribution has been to Al Angelosante lias also been exacting job, one that called for dress up in a moth-eaten old used as utility man and will see a deep insight and true feeling of horse-blanket and parade around lot of duty next season. Tall and a sympathy and undertsanding. That down at the railroad station, trying good shot Al started off the season he succeeded so well in a Jong to steal the spotlight of publicity as a guard but it has since been and tremendously varying charac- from the football team. discovered that he can he used to terization: is to his credit. One What has happened to his mag- better advantage as a forward. could have wished for more Are, nificent campaign platform? Just more conviction, and more human- as any other cheap politician, he ity. One felt that there was some- has completely forgotten his high- Mary's Candy Shop thing lacking In the warmth and sounding vows, leaving his constit- 235 MAIN STREET compassion that the role called uents to struggle along as best for. However, Ploener was gener- they may. Lewiston Maine ally competent, and in certain No man should be allowed to .scenes'he managed to give convic- stay in public office when he turns tion and strength to the jart. upon his own campaign managers NORTHEASTERN Taken all fn all, the Robinson and assaults them physically, with- UNIVERSITY Players gave us in "A Bell for out any provocation whatsoever. SCHOOL OF LAW Adano" the most satisfying produc- Although this year's mayoralty tion of the current year. Consider- campaign is only a couple o* Day and Evening ing recent performances, that's months away, we feel that condi- Programs saying a great deal. tions as, they are now should not Men and Women 'be allowed to continue. We feel Admitted HOOD'S that the majority of- the thoughful citizens of Bates agree with us. 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