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-^XXV. NO. 18. THE BATES STUDENT BATES COLLEGE, LEWISTON, MAINE, MARCH 2, 1949 By Subscription Rowe Lists 139 Honor Students; Cheerleaders Tryouts Author Peterson Will Be Me. State Debating Tournament jves Scholastic Standings Of Dorms Will Be Held Mar. 16 Donald Conners, detailed by the Chapel, Spofford Speaker er cent of ,he 462 Joan Greenburg, Lois 0r 13 P Griffiths, Student Council to procure a cheer- Will Meet At Bates Next Saturday Edwin L. Feterson, noted creative V?men and 79 or 21.6 per cent Peter Guglietta, Stanley Hall, Os- ing su«ad for next fall, has an- writing expert, will be the George — Next Sat. evening. Bates plays it 366 women are on the dean's wyn Hammond, Ruth Hancock. nounced that tryouts for cheerlead- Colby Chase lecturer next Monday. host to Bowdoin, Colby, and*'he . announced by Dean Rowe in Judith Hawkins. ing positions have been scheduled He will address students and facul- University of Maine for the Maine [~'] llonday morning. Carol Hollingworth, Jane Hos Student Editors Represent Bates ( for March 15. The tryouts will be ty during the regular morning as- State Debating Tournament. The sited Cutters king, Opal-Earle Houghton, Harry from 4 to 5 p. m. in the gym with sembly in the chapel and will alsc tournament is held annually be- I- dent- having straight "A" Houston, Joan Huston, Joan Hut- At Intercollegiate Conference Coach "Ducky" Pond, Miss Rowe, be guest speaker at an open meeting tween the four Maine colleges to L arc: Anna Condos. Will tort, Carol Johnson, Enid Jones, journalism, reporting in Washing- (S Mr. Ward, WiHiami Stringfellow. of the Spofford Club in the Chase Four Bates STUDENT represen- decide the debaring championship DiH. Raymond Driscoll. Austin Louis Jordan, William Kelley, ton, covering Washington, declin- John Greenberg, and Conners judg- Hall Lounge at 7:30 Monday even- tatives were among the 200 dele- of the State. Ruth Parr. William String- Betty Kinney, Ruth Klawunr, ing the contestants. gates from 27 colleges of New Eng- ing influenccof the American press, ing. The tournament will last the en- Sylvia Stiiber, and Mary Jeanne Klein, Robert Lapointe, land. New York, -and New Jersey and writing interpretively. Members of the squad will be tire day with a scheduled series of Bnces Turner. Philip LaRochelle, Judith Litcl- Mr. Peterson, who teaches crea- at the fourth annual Intercollegiate Drummond pointed out that press Chosen solely on the basis of merit, morning and afternoon debates, have a ratio between field, Frederick Lotfey, Ella Loud tive writing and Victorian literature Newspaper Conference held last conferences by Secretary of State ■ Thirty--'" said Conners, with no previously which will be held in Lilbbey Forur.i, and -1.000. All sophomores. Lois McEnaney, Thomas Mc- at the University of Pittsburgh, has weekend at Mt. Holyoke College, Dean Acheson are among the most 1 determined number of the squad to rooms 1 and 6, and Carnegie Sci- jiorsanno seniors in this list who Gann, Christina Macgregor, Lucille written poems, essays, and short- South Hadley, Mass. Editor Sue valuable in Washington todav. Tru- conform to. and with previous ser- ence Hall, rooms 16 and 35, for the , n0 grade lower thap B have Mainland, Muriel Mansfield, Bar- stories for leading periodicals. In McBride, Business Manager Carol man's conferences were not to be vice disregarded. The tryouts wi'l morning round and upstairs in Ha- IS for the second se bara Mason, Melissa Meigs, Janice 1941 his trout-fishing novel "No Peterson, Copy Editor Florence missed by any reporter, he stated. L|iniited « " be open to all men and women who thorn Hall for the afternoon series. Myers, Lyla Nichols, Marjorie Nick- Life So Happy", received excellent Lindquist, and News Editor Robert An open forum followed Mr. Drum- tester. would like positions on the cheer- The topic for the tournament will Hulbert Beyer, Frank el son, Jane Osborne, Charles Par- reviews from both the literary jour- Foster attended lectures and discus- mond's address. I They are: ing squad, but, emphasized Conners. be federal aid to education. The d;- apman, Ra>MI Cloutier. Phyllis sley, Edith Pennucci, Jeanne Piero- nals and the sporting magazines. sions which were part of the three- it may be that no men or no wo- Saturday evening, delegates were bal»s will be open to anybody inter- £ Lwra dcMarco, Barbara way, Charles Plotkin, Elaine Porter. day program. men will be chosen. In fact, said the While at Bates Mr. Peterson will entertained at a banquet and dance. ested in hearing them and all Bates paling. Charles Fehlau, Clif- Carl Povilaitis. Horace Record, Irma A reception was held for dele- representative, "we may wind up also lecture in several English A high point of the evening was an students are invited to attend. i Gordon. Asa Green, Alice Reed. Austin Rich, Donald Ryder, Tlwln L. Peterson gates arriving Friday afternoon. having only a one-man cheering classes. He will meet Sunday with impromptu concert by members of ninond. Arrolyn Hayes. Edward William Sawyer. William Searles, The group was entertained at an In last year's tournament Bates squad." the memfljers of the English depart- This is the third George Colby an Amiherst chorai grouo. was chosen the winner of those par- jl Robert Hobbs. Marilyn Jack- Marilyn Shaylor, Ann Small, Elaine opening dinner that evening by the ment. Chase lecture of this year. The conference was brought to a ticipating. «Jean Johnson. Jane Kendall, Smith, Patricia Snell, George The two afternoons previous to V-Eight's, Mt. Holyoke's choral close by the Sunday morning sum- KSter Leone. Florence Lindquist. Thompson, Lorna Tilton, Laura the tryouts. March 14 and 15, from group. mary meeting. Rcpcrts of round rpnia IfcKeen, Shirley Mann, El- Toomey, Jane Waters, Doald Web- 4 to 5. will be given over to prac- The conference program opened C A Elects 12 Debaters Top 13 Teams; ta'bie discussions were read. A reso- f Man-field. Constance Moulton, ber, Carolyn Wells, Richard West- tice sessions under the direction of Friday evening with an address by lution passed to establish some con- flliam Norris, Robert Post, Alice- phal, Elizabeth Williams, Robert last fall's head cheerleader, Dick James Reston, reporter for the New Radcliffe, Kumekawa As Nominators Gain MIT Semi-Finals tinuity from year to year by hav- Ruth Russell, Barbara Williains, Donald Wilson, Judith Zakarian. It was emphasized that York Times, currently covering the I The Christian Association's 20- ing the committee of the host col- fiend;. Wiiliam Senseney, Harriet Witt. everyone interested, regardless of A team made up wholly of men North Atlantic Pact. Mr. Restor Tie In Speaking Contest member nominating board will meet in their first year of varsity debat- lege each year prepare for the con- l^il, Athena Tikelis. David Till- previous service as a Bates cheer- discussed the pact, the Berlin air- Charles Radcliffe and Glenn Dorm Percentages a 4 p. m. in the Publishing Associa- ing went to the MIT Tourney for ference by gathering from each col- [ David Turkeltaub, Alida Wil- leader, is strongly urged to be pres- lift, and Washington news. An open Kumekawa of the junior class tied tion Office next Tuesday to name New England Colleges at Cam- lege information pertinent to the Barhara Woods. Wendall Also announced by Dean Rowe ent at these sessions. forum followed his address. for first place in the Junior-Senior the CA's all-college election slate. functions and problems of the col- lay, Richard Zakarian. was the percentage of students ir. bridge. Mass., last Friday and Sat- Saturday morning Sue led a dis- lege newspaper, that this committee Prize Speaking Contest. The forty each dormitory on the dean's list Sweaters, distinctive from regular The board members elected by urday. cussion on the "Functions of a Col- Those achieving a ratio of 3.20O send tabulated findings back to each dollars prize money, as set up by for the first semester. They are for athletic awards, probably of the five of the commissions Feb. 22 are: Out of 17 college teams compet- lege Newspaper", one of several up to 3.600 are: Arnold Alper- of the schools in advance of the the Charles Sumner Libby Memo- the women's houses: Hacker, 35: coat type, will be awarded after on Nathaniel Boone and Margaret ing, the Bates team was one of conducted by student leaders. Round 3. Warren Baxter, Sonya Bian- spring conference, and that this rial Fund, will be equally divided Rand, 34; Sampsonville. 33.3: Eas' year of service on the cheering Moulton, Campus Service; Genie four surviving to the semi-final table discussion topics included Thelma Blake, Elizabeth Burns. committee send out full summary between the two juniors. Parker, 24.5; Milliken. 22.2; Whit- squad. If the policy of the present Rollins and Barbara Spring, Com- round. Bares lost to both Vermont "Editors Conference". "Outside Re- ois Caonette, Avon Cheel, Fred- reports of the previous year's dis- Radclifte and Kumekawa both tier, 19; Frye 17.4; West Parker Student Council continues, tryouts munity Service: Frances Curry and and Tufts, who finished first and lations", "Make-up", "Space Allo- i Chenery, Minnie Chiotinos, cussions. spoke during the regular chapel pe- 17.2; Cheney, 6.6; Chase, 16; off- of this type will be held each year, Ruth Klawunn. Faith; Joan McCur- second. cations", "News Style". "Feature te Cornforth, Elizabeth Cosier, and position will be competitive, A second resolution to negotiate riod last Wednesday. Radcliffe imeth Crosby, Joanne Currier, campus, 16; Wilson 15. dy and Edith Roth, Publicity; Car- Bates was represented on the af- Style", "Writing Improvement". spoke on the "Common Man" while similar to the system used on ath- with the National Advertising Ser- ices Curry, Clayton Curtis, Eet- Sampsonville leads the mens' lene Fuller and Dana Williams, firmative by Max Bell and Chester "Finances". "Sportswriting", and letic teams. vice to discover ways of improving Kumekawa picked as his topic dorens with a rg-jcentage of 27.7 Social. Leone, and on the negative by- Rich- "Cartoons". Dagdigian, Arthur Darkin, Rich- ad rate discrepancies and the facts "Bates-Lewiston Relations". followed b- „ " "'VHams. 21.2; ard Nair and William Dill. Roscoe Drummond, chief of the Dick. John Driscoll, Robert . .e Brown-Hol> The Public Affairs Commissions which determine ad rates was also Radcliffe oegan his speech with Washington News Bureau for the on. Mary East, Arlene Faz?', M . . j. • . lL eJe. 18.4; has not yet announced its two rep- a quotation from philosopher Wiley, ■itch is mo, lng up into the C Christian Science Monitor, address- passed. fcy Fisher, Robert Foster, Dori a|v4 .&! .... , ., .-,. jJ.n Ber resentatives. "A common man is a no good" On Stu-C Listens Tonight ed the group Saturday afternoon. Before returning to their respec- py C.aylord, Athena Giftos, June tram. 12.2; Smith North, 09.8; the other hand he declared, Henry The eight senior members of the He discussed training for newspa- tive colleges, delegates were guests spie. Warren Gilman, Phillips Smith Middle, 09-5; and Smith To Amalgamation Plan Chemistry Dept. Wallace, a millionaire corn breeder present cabinet who will serve on per work, reading as well as writ- at Sunday dinner and a coffee with don, Stanton Gould, Sally Gove. South, 08. from Iowa calls this "the century Ray Cloutier, chairman of the the nominating board with the Plans For Mar. ing a newspaper, getting a job in President Ham. of the common man." Radcliffe as- Amalgamation Committee, re- twelve commission delegates are c serted that he was opposed to the quested last week that Student Mary Gibbs, June and Aaron Gille - Science Exhibit Second Party idea of a common man. He felt it federalists Speak Council hearings of the amalgama- pie, Nelson Home, Gayle Morgan. In view of the fact that the Sci- was the antithesis of our American tion plan be postponed one week Patricia Snell, William Stringfellow. On Skates Will ence Exhibit will be held Marcn Betty Bates Contest Tommorow Night heritage. Radcliffe said that individ- President William Stringfellow an- and Donald Wilson. ft Maine Hearing 17 and 18, the Lawrance- Chemical ual freedom and dignity were not Be Sat, Mar. 12 nounced at Friday afternoon's meet- The board will nominate two stu- Society is now planning events to Bates Student Federalists and compatible with the "common man" ing that -the presentation of the pla.. dents for each of the top four of- take place on those nights. A short Closes Three Day WAA Health Week iaculty adviser, ,Mr. Fairfield, The Outing Club is sponsoring philosophy. is now scheduled for this evening. fices in the CA: president, vice- preview of what will be displayed Tomorrow evening Miss Betty i a trip to Augusta last Wed- another Roller-Skating party at the Kumekawa mentioned in the president, secretary, and treasurer. can now be given. Bates of '49 will be chosen from | to appear before a commit- Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 12. John Grady reported on the NSA course of his address specific recom- The entire campus may vote on among 21 candidates. This annual This party i9 similar to the former, regional meeting held at Amherst. For the Women Mr. Trull Talks mendations lor improvement in phearing on a proposed Federalist these candidates at all-college elec- very successful one, last semester. Mass., Feb. 19 and 20, stating that Lawrance Chem has set up va- contest to Ibe held in the W.LB at 7 campus-community activities. The isore. The bill ^would place tions March 21. oclock, is the high point of a three of primary importance was the set- rious apparatus to explain the dif- To Senior Men college must expect to assume the fce on record as being first in The cost will be 50 cent and bus- ting up of a purchase card plan in ferent phenomena and fields of re- day observance of Health Week, major responsibility in making i nation to petition Congress to ses will leave from Rand Hall at NSA-college towns all over the search of chemistry. Two demon- On Employment sponsored by the W.A.A. Seven Bates a more vital part of civic la convention to amend the Con- eight o'clock. Refreshments will be girls have been chosen from each ation so allow the U.S. to join United States. The benefits of the strations will be of particular in- Mr. A. L. Trull, assistant to the life, he told his listeners. Among served at the Fairgrounds. plan, he said, will be available to Cagenello Calls Frosh of the three upper classes by pre- a limited world government terest to the women. The first President oi A. C. Lawrence Leath- the activities Kumekawa proposed students on this campus whenever ferential voting of their classmates. fcng enough to prevent war. All students, no matter how tal- To Discuss Class Party shows the hydrogenation of peanut er Company, is visiting the campus in which the community should par- the system is in operation. oil to cold cream. This experiment Only girls with one year of W.A.A [Because oi the number of pro- ented they are in the roller-skatir.g ticipate were the Pops concerts, A freshman class meeting, direct- today. Mr. Trull held a conference training are eligible. The winner field, are invited to come. 3ign-ups will be handled by Bette-Jane Ce Robinson Players productions, and pnts, only one of the Bates Nominations Monday for senior men on the subject oi will be chosen on the basis of good will be on Tuesday. Wednesday, ed by President Robert Cagenello, derholm and Jack Kilgore. In the Christmas vespers, as well as adult *f, Arthur Darken, had an op- Announcements were made that grooming, good looks, poise, and and Thursday nights at the library was held Friday after chapei to dis- other Anthony Bauza and Herman what the A. C. Lawrence Company education classes. minity to speak for the measure. primaries for the election of Student good health cuss the possibilities of a class party. Krackenberger will prepare diehtyl expects of the college man, during Jfors in the party were Chapter from 7 to 7:30. Council members and class officers oxylate, used as a fixer for per- fBident Raymond Sennett, Robert will be held in chapel on March 7, In order to pool a variety of ideas, the conference period. Judges for the contest will be Cagenello assigned a student from fumes. Miss Walmsley, Mrs. Alice Miller, jfenoa, and Arthur Knoll. and the all-college elections will During the balance of the day Mr. Annual Pops Concert presentative Paine of Portland, take place in the gym on March 21. each dorm to act as chairman to take For the more analytically mind- and Barbara Varney. They will suc- ed students, the quantitative depart- Trull will be interviewing individual cessively narrow the choice to three XMsor oi the legislation told the Cagenello Bobcats Are It was further announced that individual suggestions. Each dorm ment has many new instruments on senior men for positions in the com- girls, from whom the audience will Will Be Held March 11 p's group that the hearing seem- Theodore Harris, president of the will then elect a representative to Smashing Hit At Chase meet with the class officers to draw hand Oswyn Hammond and Wes- be asked to vote for one. Sylivia Stu- to indicate a favorable report National Student Association, will pany. The only strictly formal dance of up plans. ley Baker will demonstrate the new- ber, .Miss Betty Bates in 1948, will '.'he committee. Later the Bates The Bates Bobcats, under the be on the Bates campus March 14. the year, the annual Pops Concert, est addition to the chemistry lab, Relations with the A. C. Law- present the winner with a silver *» were introduced to the chair- leadership of Bob Cagenello, made The possibilities of a Chase Hall will be held Friday, March 11, from The bulk of the meeting was oc- a Pelarograph, which not only indi- rence Leather Company are of spe- identification bracelet. Joan Green- Pn of the Maine Federalist clubs thejr first appearance at last Satur- dance or a Poland Spring outing 8 to 12 p at. in the Alumni Gym and cupied with discussing the housing, cates how much of a substance is cial interest because Mr. Harold M. herg wilf set the musical back- Clark oi Portland as well as day's Chase Hall dance, following ->rc among those ideas being dis- will be highlighted by Lloyd Raf- or segregation, problem which has in solution, but also shows what ground. ™«al other state and local Feder- the Bates victory over Bowdoin. cussed. Whether or not to allow Goodspeed, president of the com- nell's orchestra and choral selec- been brought to the front in the substance is present. Warren Bax- P»5iI leaders. They discussed briefly The band played to a capacitv freshmen to invite upper-classmen pany, is a member of the Bates Col- While the final count is being tak- tions. Council for the past several week- ter will demonstrate the potentio- must also be decided. en, a fashion show will be present- Avon Cheel, chairman of decora-. P™>kms of mutual interest and ex- ciowd of both Bate* and Bowdoin as a result of extensive investiga- metric determination of ionic con- lege Board of Overseers. Some T *W ideas on programs and The dorm leaders chosen by Cag- ed by a group of freshmen under tions, promises to decorate the gym students. tions by the housing committee centrations. members of the present student pfah. enello are Prescott Harris, Stelian the direction of Jean Fletcher. The in gay oranges, yellows, and reds in Biochemistry which embraces body will remember Arthur V. Rice, Most of the numbers played by Stringfellow announced that Dukakis. Robert Putnam, John models will be Lois Dame, Eliza- keeping with the Japanese theme. certain phases of medicine, is unde. Jr. '44, who completed his work with the Bobcats were the slow, smooth the results of the investigation wil' Moore, John Merrick, Shirley Beale, beth Townsend, Cynthia Keating. The dance will hold two inter- the guidance of Henry Fukui. type such as, "Chasing Rainbows," be made public within the next few Mary-Edge Leckemby, Jean Fletc! - the class of '47, and who is now em- Joan Chain, Miriam Olson, Larch missions, one in which the orchestra tored Slides Shown Alumetron, which is used extensive- "White Cliffs of Dover," and "I weeks. which ist, sang such numbers as, "Slow Dr. Earl H. Tomlin, executive Week, a square dance for girls will All participants are required to «'a Monday evening at St. charge are John Palmer, Richard secretary of the Rhode Island Coun- come in strictly formal attire and h Boat to China," "Confess," and "La Michaels, and Allen Kneeland. The be held in the Locker Building from P s Hal]. In Tournament cil of Churches, was the guest corsages are the rule. « Slide Rue, Lili Bolero." setting is medieval Europe during 8 to 9 p. m. Jean McLeod is were divided into sev- CA Deputations In the recent scholastic debate speaker at the Hillei meeting last Marilyn Deston is chairman o: the sixteenth century. In their in clfcrge. C 0! ,,eginnin w The Bobcats' closing number was tournament held at the South Port- Thursday evening in the Temple the dance and will also have charge ■tien* " " S 'th the search for the philosophers' stone Norma Reese will take care of the , ' sacrifict.s found in the Old "I'll See You in My Dreams." Plan To Start land High School the Bates fresh- vestry. Dr. Tomlin discussed the of the selections of ushers. Others on en the alchemists are quite surprised sale of fruit in the women's dorms 7 ' such as those of Cain men won six out of their eight de- new State of Israel and the claims the committee are Avon Cheel, Mr. to find that when certain chemicals Aoe>. and Abraham. Another* Spring Rounds bates, it has been announced. which the Jews of today have upon this week. Waring, Kenneth Hilt, Robert are mixed the results are rather ueait with priest's vest- Deputations teams of Christian The topic for the tourney was, re- the land in Falestine. He recounted Edith Routier has made the ar- Jones, Robert Oakes, John May, drastic. many of the interesting experiences "■e Chalice and its impor- Commission Presents Association workers will soon be- solved: That the United Nations rangements for this week's events. and George Rollins. he had while visiting the various '»ndthe set up of the altar in gin their spring trips to such places now be revised into a federal world Movie At Club Meeting agricultural settlements in Palestine. /'"on for the Mass. The next as Augusta, Waterford, Rumford, government. Representing the Bates pre- C. Sampson Will Speak At Friday Chapel; " was concerned with the The CA Faith Commission Bridgeton, Bath, and other cities affirmative were William Kush, Da- Calendar Refreshments were served by Self '' ' explaining each step sented the movie, "Beyond Our] throughout the state. Some of the vid Moore, Elizabeth Townsend, Wednesday March 2. WAA Wo- women of the B'nai Brith organ- Edward Peterson At George Chase Lecture H ' significance. in and Lawrence Kimball. Debating men's Square Dance, WLB, 8 p.m. Own," last Sunday evening leaders of these teams are Ella ization of Lewiston. At Friday chapel, Mr Sampson Pittsburgh, will deliver a George r '"formal discussion period fol- Chase Hall. Loud. John Sutcliffe, Frances Curry, on the negative side of the topic Thursday, March 3. Betty Bates Colby Chase lecture. Following Mr. On Friday morning, Dr. Tomlin will speak on "What Does Business ifter which refreshments The picture was a story about Lyla Nichols, George Cory, and were John Moore, Stanley Patter- Contest, WLB, 7 p. m. Meeting of Peterson's address, nomination lectured about Palestine to the core Hope to Find in the College Gradu- *rved by the Ladies of the two brothers. One, a successful David Moore. son, Robert Wheatley, and Rich- wives of Ball and Chain Club, blanks for the all-college election *ns Guild. religion classes. He tried to show lawyer striken into melancholy by ard Goldman. Hathorn 5. 7:30-9:00 p.m. ate?" Following this, William will be distributed and balloted. The purpose of these weekend the students the type of life that the the death of his son, learned from Two other members of the fresh- Saturday, March 5. College De- Stringfellow will make an announce- trips is to lead church and youth Jews in Palestine are living today, V/arren Paine, a member of the man debating squad, Carol Jacques bate Tourney. Wn Me the other, who was a medical mis- ment concerning the all-college Main state legislature, will speak |StHM.° eting Notice services and discussions in rural Monday, March 7. George Colby and he also discussed the Christian nt9 sionary in China, that men are not and Robert Rudolph, debated the elections. [ interested in attending communities. Anyone interested in Chase Lecture, Edwin L. Peterson, viewpoint concerning the claim on on a subject related to World Gov- to»„ m same topic last Saturday against a eeting at Monmouth on complete in ourselves, but must rely Edward Peterson, teacher of cre- ernment Week in chapel next Wed- working on one of these teams Chaoel, 8:35 a.m. the land which the Jews and Arabs 14 on a still greater power, God. team from Portland High School , should contact Mr. Le- should contact Hugh Penny or anv Tuesday, March 8. Club Night. have. ative writing at the University of nesday. "ttr ln Refreshments were served down- before the Portland Kiwanis Club- w Room 5. Hathorn at noon of the above. °ndiy. Wednesday or Friday. stairs following the showing. n^ THE BATES STUDENT, MARCH 2, 1949 TWO Spring Fashions See Vibrant Red, News From Sampsonville THE BATES STUDENT t By Phill Gordon (FOUNDED IN 1173) Capes, Boleros And Shorter Skirts Books Club", a Cultural Heritage °wdoj, l To start this week's newsparade we could do last Saturday * Editor-in-Chief straight shouldered. That goes for sort of course presided over by an- pecially in the last sevi "'^''M SUE McBRIDE '49 By Pat Cartwright shoe of French heel, high throat, off, I submit the following letter the bolero suit, also. Few people other Sampson villeite. Professor - - - even the radio ar,„ "jJS,| The fashion market is now giving and buckles. It is modernized, but which I received a short time ago; 0 Managing Editor Buiineta Manager like to see the bolero or the cape Roy Fail-field. I understand that breathless - - . and J^l us previews of Spring Previews. the old style can be seen. With I am taking the liberty of publish- RICHARD MICHAELS *4* CAROL PETERSON '49 cutting off a pint-sized figure there is still opportunity for mem- Nigbt was a fi,ti *% At least they want to promote the those reds various colors can be ing this document which has come ng trih These capes appear on the fitted bership in this excellent club. really great player , ,, * A Newa Editor Feature Editor sales of certain fabrics, colors, and used in accessories. Beige appears from behind the "iron curtain" of tn Shirley Johnston of No. 6 Bard- guy a fctj ROBERT FOSTER '50 MARJORIE HARTHAN '49 styles that they have prepared for often in bags, gloves, and shoes. coat. Full coats will be seen, too. the Kremlin at Smith Hall. But, of course, adaptable black can They are elegant and feel neat and well House can give you more de- Sports Editor Copy Editor their customers. They have plan- Office Of The Mayor Have you heard abo„, tailored to the woman who dis- tailed information. th ROBERT G. WADE '50 FLORENCE LINDQUIST 'SO ned during the past three to six sell as always. Dear Comrade Gordon: triangle on campus this ""w Capes For The Tall likes suits. My investigation of the new fam- Exchange Editor months what the styles will be for Yesterday, Comrade Robert Cor- - - - two goldfish and a ^ Make-Up Editor' The suit and the light coat are Eyes To Paris ilies in Sampsonville finds them Spring, 1949. It is another Spring; it ish was leaning back in his chair and it looks as if the "' RICHARD NAIR '51 JUDITH BARRENBERG '49 This year we turn our eyes to- fairly well settled. Dick Flannagan snail comes upon us yearly. There is lit- the most important to any Spring sipping vodka and dictating a let- in the back stretch . . . ,got Hi Art Editor shopper. The suits have short jack- wards Paris. She is sending us new and family are comfortably en- Circulation Manager tle difference in the time element, ter to our agents in Stalingrad the young-lady goldfish . °*^».l SHIRLEY PEASE '49 WILLIAM PERKINS '49 ets — very feminine and very ideas in the pre-war manner. Silks trenched in the Houghton apart- but emphasis in style is different. when, suddenly, he jumped up and flip of her tail - - - thinks ^,1**^' sleek. Boleros will Ibe familiar, too. — real silks — are more abundant ment. The Philip Sawyers are also The color this spring is red — all shouted, "Damski!", which means is. a very nice girl - . . Advertising Manager and cheaper this year than last sorts of reds — orange-reds, ma- The coat is a revamp of another in our language. "Oh Bother",. well satisfied with No. 1 Bardwell WILFRED BARBEAU 'SI With an ever expanding market roons, garnets, plums, purple-reds, 1920 favorite. The capelet shoulder- Upon questioning, it was reveal- House. This weekend Elaine Barak, ed coat is being made up in all there is a greater amount of choice. and simply red. The forecast this ed to me, his humble secretary, that "Ernie's" A Handy Place came ^engaged to Charlieii Ut'tuij Assistant News Editors You can have what YOU want year is not on navy blue, which has colors. As a matter of fact, the the Comrades in Sampsonville have and Carol Johnson to P,i-err, Joyce Cargill '49 Arlene Fazri '49 Robert Patterson '51 more and more instead of taking Of note in the community life wartzer - - - our been and still can be relied upon as capelet even appears on the Spring not been giving our special agents COn«Tats|Jj Raymond Sennett 'SI Betty Dagdigian '51 Charles Clerk '51 what the MARKET wants to give is the store operated by Ernie a spring color, or gray or beige, but suit. I think it a hard thing to wear. and best wishes to them all. Jean Johnson '51 Melissa Meigs '51 (B.S.) enough assignments. It and Florence Bouchard just across on red. The color and its variations The woman must be tall and very you! seems that the B.S.'s (Baby Sitters) from the village. Ernie has put in Hear tell that the Parker is certainly an adaptable color, it is Published weekly at Chase Hall, Bates College, during the college year. have been forced to spend their eve- considerable time and energy to are meeting their match I far more lively than a dead navy Entered as second-class.matter at the Lewiston P. O. January 30, 1913 nings doing nothing better than make his "grocery" a convenient girls' basketball - - - j, . " blue or a hard gray. Red is vi- under the act of March 3, 1879. studying in Smith because*of the place to get the food. Also he has their arcn-enemies, the Rand ti- brant. lack of orders from the aforemen- done well in supplying the varied ers, smeared them last Weti " Skirts Are Shorter tioned department. WHAT ABOUT OUR EDUCATION? needs of the diversified families •badly that the Parkerites & * "This lack of cooperation must The designer takes these reds and "Ernie" has told me that beginning manding a return bout tomornjjj molds them. This year skirts are Under the more radical systems of progressive education the cease!!" shouted our beloved com- soon his store will be enlarged to tcrnoon - - - there'll he much shorter — one. even two, inches Vtp.1 child is allowed complete freedom to develop his own capacities rade. "If they do not call me at include more items, and a larger ing and gashing of teeth shorter than last year. Popular is 2-9096 (Lewiston), or contact mt in those lines which most express those capacities. In the most meat department. challenging camp tonight -.. the couturier dress composed of a during my daily inspection of the In the social field little excitemen' that competition is running sow perverted sense then, if the child wants to draw impressionistic printed silk or rayon with either town, we shall be forced to disband has happened. The regular bridge that the young gentlemen of t masterpieces on the living-room wall, Jet him go right ahead. a box or fitted jacket of a contrast- our Sampsonville department." games and community suppers have area even form an audio*, „ The whole purpose of this type of education is to eradicate any ing or matching color lined with So — please Comrade gordon, if been of the average doings. John cheer on their favorites - - . w the print. Hair is still short and cap you value your job. send in those type of repressions that will warp or hinder complete intellec- and Louise McCarthy had a gang perhaps to look- over the fc. I ntting. Hals are larger although orders. Don't make the mayor, gen- in last Saturday tc supoer. The In- stock - - - tual adjustment. In certain of the progressive schools the chil- the head-cinching cloche is always eralissimo corish. lose his temper mans gave a "bean supper" that dren are introduced to various types ot courses from lessons in popular. The new ribbon-knit rayon again — for dire will be the con- The cleaning ladj in Xonj j , night; Stan is noted for his good Chinese language to different musical instruments. dress plays an even more impor- sequences. ■having a rough time of it |ale|,| tant role this spring than it did last cooking. I'll vouch for it! - - - it seems that one oi the ixml The question arises; what would happen at the college level, ALL HAIL CORISH ! fall and winter. Bill Norris has been busy is trying to convince her that he J it those progressive methods were to control education ? It would Signed by — . Shoes To Match reviewing the Partisan Review; potential material for the boobt.| dana jones: politburo : certainty pose some tremendous problems to curricula-happy hatch, and is ahv.v. ---x : 2 ^.,1 For early spring and the cooler Secretary to his comradeship. it is said that this magazine coneges. Required courses above the freshman level would be days wool jersey in soft shades of characteristic pose when she I believe that the letter speaks is printed for those who are the "en- aqua, daffodil yellow, and salmon around - - - th poor lady is < impossible. Examinations would be strictly a thing of the past, for itself; so heed the warning, re- lightened few"; McCarthy and I'll disturbed beca the proojl tor there would be no true way to judge what a student has pink are cut in cardigan neck lines member Siberia is colder than this stick to comic books. •or you. Shoes are calfskin in the doesn't seem at all impressed wl< French Province of Lewiston. Of late many colds have been re- or has not accomplished. In reality marks would have to go by colors you want to match vour nev. she relates her tale of woe ti| During my news check of the vil- ported; let's hope that none of then' the Doard, because what a student has accomplished wouid be costume. Later on shoes made of him lage I found that most of the are serious. Jimmy Doe; Doreen your printed silk or cotton dress a strictly personal entity measureable only in terms of the in- VOWS of diligent study have thus Wiskup; Ann LaRochelle and n:y Bob Rudolph though! he can be made up for you at a no; dividual. What it would ultimately amount to would be tnat far been kept. Those QPR averages own off-spring have been fussing save a few pennies last week i too costly a price. Your foot is 'These 7:40's certainly show who lives the good, pure life have a home-made haircut tne present system of competitive education could nor exist. will be published soon. with colds. Susan LaRochelle has covered, however, by a sleek 1920 around here!" Cheney "House was the tonso Ufiat certainly would make some of the laculty and students Wives Join "Great Books Club" managed to laugh at the colds be Several of the wives have been cause she is kept warm in a new parlor - - - and the job was unhappy.) A co-operative group endeavor between student and ist nothing, that man is a fundamen- furthering the cultural aspects of fur coat. AH is well in spirit: kee'j fully done with manicure scisai instructor would replace it. This probably would necessitate Max Lerner's New Book Shows tal Idealist. their families by joining "The Grea' posted for "stork" reports. and a bowl Bob was forced i the last year being partly or wholly given over to a rescu.cn seclusion until he could make t Hard-Headed Realism And Hope Understanding Of World Affairs trip over to Bill, the barber -■- project. It could be stretched to include more than one de- \CTIONS AND PASSIONS, his fellow humans with forethought Yet here again Lerner demon- May we assume that the skirt hal partment, lhus the psychology major could merge with a his- Max Lerner; Simon and Schus- and without pity by employing not strates his thorough understanding POLITICS PREFiwiB-HD icn claimed since the notice ofi| tory and economic major to completely cover a social psycho- ter. N. Y., $3.50;. pp. 367 the newest creations of science but C. A. Public Affairs C being c'ound has been removed t'rn of world affairs when he says that or-vm iMtVt'•<** logical phenomenon. Similarly a Dioiogy major could combine Reviewed by Jo Cargill the oldest weapons known to civili- '. bulletin board - - - our the best governing principle for this with a physics, chemistry and main major to solve certain zation, hunger, fire, and violence. campus is becoming rather ris< In these days of secret diplomacy Consequently, the author has dis- world federation is a necessary pow- TRENDS IN THE 81st ments in the Columbia and Missouri lately - - - reminds mc of the problems. and power factions it is significant proved the favorite alibi of many er at the center and the necessary CONGRESS River valleys. a girl had a case of over-entertii Considering the fact that the deeper science goes in the va- to see the publication of a book such who say that without the fear of the automony for each member unit. ing when her date couldn't as Max Lerner's "Actions and Pas- By Art Hutchinson But now, after Congress has been rious natural phenomena the more each science is calling upo.. atomic bomb harmony would exist because she couldnV :n 'J sions". For Lerner taxes a definite Even when this position is reached, convened for 54 days, it appears the aid ot the other; considering the tact that the world is cum among the world powers. Clearly, During last year's campaigning - - - she was only pressing an il stand on many of the current prob- the author isn't quite certain that that Prc.-ident Truman has run into he places the responsibility exactly for the Presidency, Truman again ternate pair - - - don't get worne^— ing more and more toward a political and economic co-operauv. lems. Right or wrong, he presents difficulties on his "fair deal" pro- where it belongs: on the human we have the key to this gigantic and again derided the Republicans arrangement, perhaps a system oi co-operative and expanding to you his ideas with the courage gram. It is true that the Democrats Have you heard about the M{ creature. Furthermore, 'he is saying puzzle, lor there is the problem of | railing the Republican dominated to stand 'back of his decisions. have a majority in both houses, but cute girls who found the masaj progressive education wouldn't be a bad idea on the college that mankind can destroy himself whether we can have a one world 80th Congress "the worst ever" and with the split between the North key to all the dorm rooms and hn level. It, at least, would be an interesting experiment for some simply through the evil bent of his labeling it the "do nothing" Con- "Actions and Passions" repre- government for a two-world situa- and South, Truman may be hard been playfully locking their hooaj enterprising educator. own nature; that science isn't the gress. Truman promised, if elected, sents a gathering of the author's tion. But the test he maintains is in pressed to get the necessary votes mate= in and out of their room*' | choicest editorials covering an era sine qua iron of destruction. a brand new program of extended the trial. to have many of his bills passed. He Everyone looking out ovfr W government programs in social se from the death of President Roose- will need Republican help and it is lege Street a week ago

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79 Lisbon St. Lcwiiton THE BATES STUDENT, MARCH 2, 1949 Win By Dave Turkeltaub Simpson, in the final game of State Series, the season's end was Devens Falls Before Saturday night witnessed the last his college career, completely thrilling and Bates fans were Mitchell Downs North 59-37 To Gain operations of Simpson & Co. on the dominated play for the entire eve- sorry to see the close of hosilities. hardwood floor of Alumni gym, as ning. And a fitting show It was, for Bobcats' Power--79-59 The Bobcats compiled a 9-7 sea- "Big Bill" finished his basketball Bill was honored in half-time cere- By Ralph Cate sonal record, copping their final 1st Place; 0. C, South, R. B. Also Win "career in a burst of final splendor, monies. On behalf if the students three contests with impressive per- With Bill Simpson practically liv- By Al Dunham counting 42 times as Bates smoth- of Bates College, Dick Scott pre- ii players, and while doing this Middle formances. On the home floor the ing in the basket, Bates pulverized The results of one of the four got hot and closed the gap in scoring ered Bowdoin, 82-70. The victory sented a leather suitcase and a games played last week in the sec- toilet kit to the toig star of the Cats were well-nigh invincible, has spent most of his Ufa in Litch- Devens (University of Mass., to be up to its final narrow margin. John gave the Bobcats second place in ond round of the Intramural basket- past three seasons. Bill accepted recording eight victories out of fleld, Connecticut. He went to more formal) on the Bobcat home Houston posted a 109 point night's state competition. ball schedule produced a definite the gifts graciously and went out nine playing engagements. For- high school there and earned let- territory last Wednesday night. The total for the winners 'backed up by eign courts, however, seemed to league leader. A greatly improved a handy 15 tossed in by Chick Lea- to finish the best effort he had ters in basketball, soccer and final count of 79-59 doesn't begin to present an enigma to the hoop- and fortified Mitchell club downed hey. Lanky John Duffet dumped in ever put forth. track, and at the same time, he sters as they were alble to capture tell the story. Despite the wide the first-half winners from North "Wistful Willie" toucketed 20 was quite prominent in student 16 tallies for the Middlers. while By Dave Chase by a 59-37 score. This win boosted but one game out of seven played. government activities. margin of victory, it was a fast, Stelian Dukakis and Bill Perham counters in the initial portion, and All factors tended to make Satur- Coach Ed Petro deserves a world interesting duel. the College street crew into undis- followed with 11 and 10 points re- then dunked in 22 to eclipse all He graduated from high school day night's game with Bowdoin an of credit. He never let his boys puted first place in the early stages spectively. previous state and school scoring in 194« and just missed being down; he was always ready to Of course "Wonderful Willie" of the current race. extremely fitting and proper end to marks. The big crowd cheered him drafted by one week. He was very Thursday night found the Rebels stand behind them. He patiently Simpson was again the bulwark of In this game, the top half of last a basketball season, a well-contested to the echo as Bill left the floor in fortunate in becoming a wearer of r taking the cellar-dwelling boys fron. state series scranfble, and the col- worked with his squad day after the Bates offensive, playing one o Tuesday's twin bill, the Mitchell the final minute of play. the garnet rather than a bearer of JB in stride to the tune of 63-42. lege basketball career of Bill Simp- day and obtained their complete the best games of his college career boys had the situation well in hand Bowdoin, a "slow break" ball the khaki. He has devoted much of and scoring the second highest total throughout. Paul Williams contin- South's Hal Cornforth produced a son. Coming to the end of a great respect. EM contributed greatly to - club, led for most of the fray, but his time to Ray Thompson ? squad ued to be the thorn in all of Mitch- night, and game, high of 22 points, era. Bill was honored in a not too the development of one of the of points that he has ever tallied in forced into the last break and and just a few weeks ago we saw ell's opposition's sides as he pushed while brother Rebels Don Chalmers formal but very heart-warming country's outstanding players, Bill one contest. His 33 markers em- with three starters out on fouls, him turn in a great perfonmace, and Fen Winslow tossed in 15 half-time ceremony, and responded Simpson and this he can look back phatically broke the 29 jinx that had in 18 points and was helped in no they slipped well behind in^ the by winning the forty yard dash in apiece. Red Schmidt paced the by popping 42 points to break the upon with great pride. Orchids to plagued him heretofore. Big Bill's mean way by Jerry Condon's 10 last live (minutes. the excellent time of 4.7 against value to the Petromen was not lim- noints. North's scoring threat was scrappy JB five with his 12 points state series record. The performance you, Ed, you've done a great job! and "Arky" Sutcliffe helped as best The contest started slowly tout the true to form, slow plodding ited to his basket dumping either. in the person of Don Davis who gave Bates second place in the se- he could with his 8 markers. ries, and came with the team trail- soon picked up in pace. The men All in all, it was an exciting Mule. His passing was superb and his de- racked up 15 markers. ing most of the game and having a from Brunswick took and held a season. It marked the final year During the summer Hutch has fensive play marvelous. Tony Rotondo's scrappy Middle In the night-cap that same eve, hard time of it until the last five slim advantage throughout the en- for Bill Simpson, Maine's all-time worked at all kinds of jobs, in- quintet gave the Off-Campus squad Sampsonville dropped Roger Bill Art Hutchinson minutes. At this point Bowdoin was tire half. The home club had trou- great. Bill's performances in his cluding truck driving, farm work Slim Somcrville likewise was a a had case of jitters in the second 56-38. Art Bradbury threw in 18 weakened, having lost Spiers, Pan- ble retaining control of the ball as last three tilts are to be placed The Wow in the sP°rtl'£ht this and ditch digging, while he enjoys tremendous asset on the scoring end game of the evening as they trie 1 points for the married men while dora, and Tyrer on fouls, and big Tyrer of the visitors dominat- among the souvenirs of memoirs, Iccek l« '•"' *rranSer to lts Ota* swimming and sailing in his spare as his 19 counters were only over- to pull out and over the 52-51 score, George Stewart tailed him with 17 Simpson and Blackmon started hit- ed both backlboards. Bowdoin cash- as he averaged a phenomenal 35 jays, as he has contributed time. shadowed 'by Simpson's feat. Anoth- which they lost by, in the last min- markers. Dave Turkeltaub. of Roger I Wow ting the strings very consistently. ed in on almost every play and points per game over that span. ,-trticles to its cause. Art er boy who seemed to have a hidden utes of play. Coach Parent, who was B'll. run up 18 points for the losers BUBJ History and Government is His sterling 42 point effort on Bill magnet in the basket to draw the At times the game threatened break, while the Bobcats just Hu,fliinsMi has been at Bates for Hutch's major and he has his hopes without the aid of Bob Wade that in their loss to the five iron men to be a repetition of the last game managed to keep up. The losers Simpson Night rang down the cur- rlr three years and in this ball in was Devens' Mr. Cassidy as evening, juggled his line-up and from Sampsonville. set on laiw school, where he hopes at Brunswick when the Polar tain on a collegiate career that e has ,,een a he equalled Slim's impressive total. were on top at the half. 39-37. [litae b standout in to dive into the depths of Admir- saw him tally 896 points for a new Bears played an inspired game The final stanza saw rough, fast lnKh indoor and outdoor track. alty Law, possibly deriving great Maine record and showy 19.5 aver- The Garnet hoopsters controlled all the way, and the Bates crew play. Bates was slow finding the Hatch was born in the shadow satisfaction from his liquid assets. layvees Knock Off Freshmen 61-57 In Close never seemed to hit their stride. age. The repertoire of his shots— the game all the way, and looked scoring mark, the Polar Bears lo' independence Hall in 1928, but Bob Creamer. However, Saturday night's fast sets, layups, pu6h shots, delayed like the better team, despite the fact Court Contest; Quimby Pushes In 28 Markers leading at the three-quarter-point. that it was very close in the first finish overtook the Bears' eight shots, jump shots, left-handed By John Davenport 57-51. Simpson had aJready chalk- half. At the half-time mark only led. 43-36. It was then that Leon point lead with plenty to spare, hooks — he excelled in all. His Around Garcelon ed up 27 pointers. He posted 15 four points separated the two clubs. The Bates jayvec quintet nosed Blackmon came to the jayvee's res- and provided revenge for at 73 per cent average from the foal more to bring Bates even at 65-65 By Bob Wade With Bill Simpson in sensational out the frosh, 61-57, Monday after- cue, heaved in five floor goals, and least a few rabid fans who rode line is a mark to shoot for. His with five minutes remaining, and Campus is buzzing about Saturday night's game with the fact that form the Cats came through to a noon, in an intra-scholastic duel thtt paved the way for recapture of the back from Brunswick disgusted, glittering passing, his stellar re- to final victory, 82-70. [Bates won playing second fiddle to the exploits of the "People's Choice", well-earned triumph. was packed with thrills. It was the lead. At three-quarter time the disappointed, and disillusioned bound work, his adroit faking and Bill Simpson. Not much can be added to what has already been said — season's finale for both squads. sophomore five was again in front. on that other night. In the last portion three starting his winning personality— we have Is wa- wonderful. When" Dean Rowe mentions it in chapel it must be The skirmish was a weird affair, 50-46. An important part of Simpson's performers for each quintet fouled these to look back upon in his il- Ijood. A fact that has been somewhat overlooked in the game is Willie's full of spurts and sprees by both Collins, LaPointe, and Perry display came at the foul line. He out. The loss of Tyrer was one of lustrious career. Iwond haK. After 'being taken 'by surprise, given gifts and a tremendous sides, with three sophs and one kept the fire going in the early dropped eight straight in the first the biggest factors in Bowdoin's TO. /t. *. Dick Scott was a fiery competi- lotion, -peaking over the public address, etc., your average player yearling fouling out. There were fourth, and this spurt gave the frosh half and missed only two all night defeat. Glenn Collins, Lee Black- By Holly Hollingsworth tor throughout. Scotty gave no lioulil : lably tighten up and get the lump, so to speak. Not Bill, for- moments of brilliance and others re- an eight-poiirt deficit. Quimby again to wind up with an amazing 14 mon, and Ralph Perry showed se-rrfbling a 7:40 gym class, but the very well for Bates, having earlier quarter and his value to the team, lanati-ly. as those beautiful 22 points show. We'll say it again — it was So the boys think "Little Willie" took over, aided by Berry and out of 16. game was good for the spectators When John "Happy" Fortu- in the evening contributed to the •specially off the backboards, was Ironderful. Simpson is the high scorer. Last Brackett, and the margin was cut all through. nato called the fifth foul on defeat of the Bowdoin JV. The of inestimable value. "Slim" Som- Since we panned the refereeing last week, we feel called week, in the WAA games, Mickey down to two, with three minutes Slim Somerville, we just didn't three loom large for next year's erville was a fine ball handler and upon the mention that it was a well-handled game for the most McKee, captain of the Cheney Things started off at a snail's pace, left. Blackmon, Collins, and Harris see it that way. It looked (from plans. a wonderful team man. Boll) Car- part. We would rather see the play called close than have the Sophs, scored 51 points as her until the upperclassmen came to life had succumbed to the referee's whis- a dark corner of the bleachers) penter, in his first year of varsity game get out of hand as has happened in the past, tetim won easily over the Wilson toward the end of the first period. tle by that time. The Bobcats thus ended the sea- as if the shifty and capable play, showed great promise and "he -eport is that Johnny Fortunato did the Brown-Holy Cross game Sophs, «4-l"6. In the rest of the With the score at 15-9 in their fa- Scoring ace for the afternoon was son with a 9-7 overall record and Pandora was charging and got was a consistent performer. L'il « the Boston Garden yesterday, which is moving up into the big time. games, all of which were charac- vor, the JV's encountered a scrap- Quimby. who garnered 28 points. took (four of nine encounters in away with it. Later Tyrer came "Ace" Bailey gave his all, and It was fitting (I'll say this and duck) that the Jayvees beat terized by lop-sided scoring. Rand pier frosh team in the second stanza, Blackmon, Collins, and LaPointe state play. up with a good clean block on though he fell somewhat behind the Frosh on Monday I suppose but the Frosh certainly made and the half ended at 26-24, Hueth- shared equally in the point-getting annexed its fourth win toy beating a shot by Perry, and had num- Basketball Survey his form of a year back. Bates par- them work for it. Quimby's 28 points look very good and stamp er's men lacking only two. Larry for the winners, averaging fourteen the Mongrel Sophs 52-34, while ber five called on him so things By Joel Price tisans can offer no complaints. him as a possibility for next year. Quimby had started to roll. apiece. Ralph Perry and Frank Dud- Holly HollingsWorth's Mongrel came out even . . . Nope, never Saturday marked the conclusion Bob Strong was a veritable tower It looks as though South is the team to beat in the Intramurals for Quimby hit even higher temper- ley put in a good day's floor work, Frosh 'broke into the win column reffed a game in my life. Never of the 1948-49 'basketlball cam- of strength off the backlboards dur- - semester. Mitchell will probably argue this point, so there is a tight atures in the third canto, swishing while Buzz Harris and Fred Doug- in a 27->H> triumph over the Jun- read a rule book either — just paign. Despite the fact that the ing the season and he can look Hie looming in the future. On Monday night South disposed of Off- iors. The Parker Seniors bean the in a dozen. Frank Dudley followed las contributed some great bali- call 'em as I see 'em. Garnet took second place in the (Continued on page four) ampus, which was figured to be a strong contender, and so is straddling Cheney Sophs 41-19 and Barb his example, and soon the Kittens handling for the Huethermen. e • ip of the league with Mitchell. Chick's Juniors came out on top Reports are rather scanty but apparently the ski team ran into in their game against the Wilson some difficulty over the weekend. About all that can be gleaned Sophs, 3E-1€. GOSSELIN'S is that Maine had some fairly talented boys in the cross-country BATES event. This next week there will be GROCERY T -'lould be some good athletic activity Saturday afternoon when four games, three regularly sched- HOTEL ie Garnet trackmen entertain Bowdoin and CoVby at the cage. Bowdoin uled gomes and, on Thursday, a MAKING SANDWICHES NEEDS FOR EVERY GAME AND SPORT Selling All Beverages DANCING NIGHTLY te several capable performers as well as depth and should prove to be "Challenge Game" when the Par- 8-12 pd • beat Colby has already been soundly beaten here and is not ker Seniors wifl again play the 274 MAIN STREET Open 7 A. M. to Midnight bmtrd npon to put up too much resistance. Rand Seniors. In the standings so LEWISTON, MAINE 7 Days A Week WE ALSO CATER TO LARGE In closing it should be mentioned that Fogg's Leather Store far, Smokey Stover's fast Rand PHONE 3-0431 SOCIAL MEETINGS was very cooperative in regard to the purchase of Willie's gifts team has won four with two more Romeo E. Thibodeau - Alfred J. Thibodeau - Edrick J. Thibodeau 203 COLLEGE STREET Tel. 4-6459 Saturday and we should like to take this opportunity to thank games to play, while Shorty We- ■Mr them. (Continued on page four)

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(Continued from page two) Personnel Conference Truman's main slogans in the pre- banned. "I Hke a fellow who has To 53 Si5* Nominating Group vious campaign, and outright re- Coed Poll Reveals What's a„,bi.ion-wbo can talk about some- On Helping Student-Faculty Relations The conference to which the Per- peal would be a sign of the strength Wrong With Men thi„g besides the race track and Did you ever consider ,h Five of the six Christian Associa- and virility of the Truman adminis- A list of what girls dislike most <,ility ~f 3o ..—• fected before taking action. sonnel Director of Maine Industries cars," is the way one coed put It *«"'* Study "Student griping indicates a cer- tration; its value would be moie in men has been compiled from a buch opportunities are 4 Take the initiative in mobiliz- tion commissions held meetings Male superiority complexes come now H tain lack of confidence and lack if was invited was held at the State ■-C:. Feb 22. After electing two repre- psychological than actual. wide assortment of University coeds at the head of the list. "The-kind ing. * faith in the college administration " ing opinion to back you up in your House at Augusta on Monday of sentatives to the CA nominating by Miami Hurricane feature wnt- of boy who thinks he's superior in Ernest Herbster. a said Student Council President Will- actions. this week. This is a part of the pro- Civil Rights Biggest Issue ; sista board, each meeting carried on intellectual ability to the female- Director of the Am m am Stringfellow before a joint meet- 7. Accept the answer "No" onlj However, the biggest issue that '■■ gram to interest Maine firms in em- special program of discussion. C Heading the list, and running tells you what to wear, criticizes encan ing of the CA Community Service when there is adequate reason for on College Study in gw ploying graduates of Maine col- faces Truman and the 81st Congress neck and neck, are dirty fingernails every' little thing about you, insists and Publicity Commissions at Dr. accepting it. Faith Commission is the civil rights issue which in turn reports that 53 men and w and conceit. "God's gift to women, on choosing the evenings entertain- .oiat» Woodcock's home Feb. 22. 8 Be patient and relentless. leges. The wdVk is being sponsored is tied up wth the filibuster and the rescntine, 35 colleges and The Faith Commission, meeting and he who "constantly tries to ment. Miami. Florida—(ACP) by the Maine Chamber of Com- ities are studying jn ZwjjJ*S Stringfellow spoke to the group in Changes Evolutionary in the Smoker of the Women's Un- Soufhern Democratic split. prove he's a college yo-yo," are de- merce, the Development Commis- One male complained about wo- the Council's auspices. Th ^ a panel discussion on the topic, ion, opened with a period of medita- The Republicans are trying to finitely taboo. Dirty and brtten- Mr. Fairfield closed the discus- sion and the Associated Industries men being late for dates saying members of the group know'* "' "What can students do to help im- tion led by Marjorie Nickerson and force the civil rights issue before down fingernails are not only taboo S sion on a hopeful note. "Student de- that many coeds take the stand that "Junior Year in Zurich" An * *** prove Bates College?" He presented of Maine. Mr. John L. Baxter, pres- Carol Hollingsworth. the Congress first. To get anywhere —'They are strictly repulsive," ac- A" °f lit mocracy and student-faculty rela- if thev are on time for a date, they students are majoring jn t^e - " nine reasons why student-faculty re- ident of the Maine Chamber of with the civil rights program, the cording to the long-nailed coeds. tions have improved 100 per cent Topics of discussion during the are showing too much interest. Ac- rts. Science and enej ** lations are poor and eight general Senate must get rid of filibustering, "Men who can't stop talking since I was graduated from Bate; Commerce is the general chairman evening were the movie "Beyond cordingly, they show up anywhere students are not elit-ibj,, jj"^ rules for the guidance of students the method which the Southern about how much money they spend, in '43," he said. "Changes in the of the entire movement, which is Our Own," the University of Life, from 10 to 40 minutes late. They who want to improve conditions. Senators have consistently defeated who can only talk about cars and - — -" "' /-urch. Thev college are necessarily a process of considering first, opportunities for and next year's Religious Emphasis also "tend to put too much emphas- however, accepted in Mr. Fairfield, the other member of any previous civil rights legislation. how fast they can make them go, tnc evolution rather than revolution." Week. Progress was reported on is on the amount of money possess- Year in Basel group, al Jinio, the panel, offered comments to sup- college men and women. It will later To get rid of the filibuster, the Sen- who boast, generally, about every so the plans for the Maundy Thursday ed by their date," he continued. spons, -""; plement and sometimes disagree Robert Foster, Publicity Commis- take up ^opportunities for high ate wants to pass a rule by which a phase of their lives, and who always by the Council, because the service and the Easter sunrise ser- Another interviewee begged that with Stringfellow's analysis. sion head, served as chairman for school graduates. two-thirds majority can cut off dis- try to be the life of the party," are facilities at the University of g* vice. Six teams were organized by women at least "try to act natural the discussion, which followed a cussion and debate at any stage of heartily condemned. are somewhat better than ,n Hugh Penny for deputations in without affecting the mannerisms of Zuririd Why Poor Relations short business meeting conducted The general emphasis of the Au- the proceedings. Courses offered this y, nearby communities during March. Vulgar language, sloppy dressers, a sickening teen-ager attempting to Why are student-faculty relations by Aaron Gillespie, chairman of the gusta meeting was on the discovery and men needing a shave, come German grammar and compos,** It is right here that the adminis- play house." poor? Stringfellow discussed the fol- Campus Service Commission. Re- and use of job opportunities and Ruth Klawunn and Frances Curry tration has its greatest problem. If high on the lisNof dislikes. Cigars, German language and litm? lowing reasons: freshments were prepared by Bar- placement channels which would were elected to the nominating com- the administration cuts off debate, •beards, suspenders, and mustaches government, history, economic- bara Buote. mittee. Dr. Painter and Dr. D'Al- 1 Honest disagreements, which help in keeping more graduates o: they may antagonize the South so are generally condemned. Bad man- and musk, as well a, fcnso were present at the meeting, ners, table and otherwise, are unap- W. A. A. courses in other modern la 'men often cut across student-faculty Maine colleges in Maine firms. Most much as to lose Southern support which was presided over by Sylvia preciated by the gals. The "over- (Continued from page three) lines, as in the case of the quota on the whole "fair deal" program. Tuition for the year i> $550 y of the Augusta group consisted of Stuber, commission head. Refresh- bearingly tempermental male is very ber's Parker Seniors have finished system. If they don't cut off debate, the is- ans may make use oi their 0 11 personnel directors of companies ments were served. hard to endure," said one of those their regular season with a won efits. ** 2 Lack of adequate communica- L-A Churches Plan sue of civil rights may hold up the located within the state. interviewed. five, lost one record. Their only tion between students and adminis- Community Service Commission whole program of legislation and so Sophomores who wi!! have Sarcastic men, loud men, lazy- defeat was by the Rand Seniors tration. snarl it up that nothing constructive pleted two years of college by _" A Lenten Series At the conference John Baxter, The Community Service Com- men, and those with shallow, in- so next Thursday's game promises a{ 3 Lack of year-to-year continu- gets done. spring or summer, including „ The Lewiston-Auburn Council of Committee Chairman, reviewed mission held its meeting gathered sensitive natures are among the to be excellent. ity in student leadership, often caus- Both Parties Are Split years of college German or the tuL Churches is sponsoring a Lenten committee development, and Earle informally around the fireplace in The finals in the bridge tourna- ed by poorly kept student records. the home of Mrs. Myhrman. valent in that language, and funk series of courses called the "Uni- Doucette, reported on returns of But even above and beyond the Basketball Survey ment are scheduled for next week 4 The conflict of two opposing versity of Life." These will be of- whole "fair deal" program itself, the (Continued from page three) are in the upper half of their clag ' Following a general business with a representative team from concepts of student government: a fered each Sunday evening, March 6 questionnaires from colleges con 81st Congress may bring about a upon his final college game against are eligible to become a membttjf ' session, the coming conference each dorm. service organization or a group for- through April 10. At the last meet- cerning employment preferences of realignment of political parties to Bowdoin with much satisfaction. the 1949-50 Junior Year in Zurich at Gorhaim and University of Life mulating and acting on policies ing, on Palm Sunday, Rev. Brehaut Seniors. Everett Greaton, analized some degree. Both parties are split. Graduating with Bill and Bob is Next Tuesday through Thurs- The American Council on Collep program were discussed. which affect the students. of the United Baptist Church will the returns of questionnaires from The Democrats are split between Bert Hammond who has served day iB WAA Health Week, and Study in Switzerland has prepare! ; 5 The fact that Bates was unt ! conduct a service in the Bates employers on employment needs A speaker on the nature of Red the North and the South, and the well in the role of a spot player there is lots planned for the Bates a 16-page announcement containinj recently a producer, for the most chapel in which the Bates choir Cross work is being secured for the coeds. Wednesday there will be a full details of the year abroad, h I and practices. A Panel discussion, Republicans are split between the over the past three years. Sopho- part of educators and ministers. will participate. March meeting of the commission. conservative "old guard" and the mores who showed themselves square dance in WLB from 8 till 9 can be obtained by writing to tV 6 Personality conflicts, as in the participated in by representatives of progressive "young turks". The p. m. with Jean McLeod in charge. Council's American office: 113 Refreshments were served by Mrs. ready for varsity competition were case of the Commons. Courses in "Pathways to the Central Maine Power Company, present Congress may see an align- Thursday is the annual choosing North Eutaw Street, Baltimore Reality of God" and "Positive Myhrman and her daughter. Lee Blackmon, Ralph Perry, Glenn 7 Decentralization of student life Oxford Paper Company, Lincoln- ment between the Southern Demo- of Betty Bates, at 7 o'clock in Md. Christian Living" comprise the Collins, "Lefty" Faulkner, and into five major organizations, caus- field Textile Mill and the Eastern Social Commission crats and "old guard" Republicans, W1LB. 21 girls from the three up- adult series, to be given at the Hiph Bob LaPointe and we can expect ing "diluted" student leadershin. per classes will compete for the present season. Next week tit Street Congregational Church of Corporation, as well as college At a general business meeting, pos- and opposed to them the Northern them to give good accounts of Here Stringfellow felt that the title. These girls, chosen by their early Spring -eason begins n\% Auburn, and the United Baptist placement directors and college sen- sible improvements on the different Democrats with the progressive Re- themselves next year. Amalgamation Committee's plar classmates by preferential voting, indoor baseball, directed by To* I Church of Lewiston. "The Christian ior representatives, with Daniel P.. programs for the year were discus- publicans. This Congress may pos- It was a great year. We had our will 'be of aid. Mr. Fairfield suggest- court successes and enjoyed them. have all had one year of training. per Odegaard; hiking and biking, j ed an understanding among student Challenge in Our Life's Work" is Cloutier representing Bates, con- sed by the Social Commission. sibly start a trend in shifting politi- We had our share of defeats and A highlight of the evening will be with Carol Goddard in charge; leaders as to the "climate of opin- the general theme of the youth pro- cluded the program. It was suggested that the danc- cal lines that may ultimately have took them in stride. The very un- a Fashion Show by fifteen fresh- and deck tennis, shuffleboard. anil ion." so as to forstall moves which gram, to be conducted at the Cal- ing classes be held on Saturday af- more effect on the cointry than any predictability of basketball makes man girls, directed by Robbie ping-pong, under Marjorie Nicker.] would only hinder campus efforts vary Methodist Church in Lewiston, The four Placement Directors of ternoons in order to allow more single measure which the Congress Fletcher. son. Watch your bulletin board to: | toward improvements. and the High Street Methodist the Maine Colleges: Mr. Sam Ladd It the great national sport that it Church in Auburn, for girls ar-d time for them. is. This week is the last of the further announcements. 8. Students do not have enough of Bowdoin. Mr. Cecil Goddard of is now trying to pass. boys of high school age. Another suggestion was that the time in the college year to carry Colby, Mr. Paul Bartlett of Bates, on itheir governments effectively. This year's panel of speakers is mid-year cocoas and June lemon- and Mr. Philip Brockway, Chair For That . . . Mr. Fairfield suggested a fund for considered by many as being th. ades be held in Chase Hall. The For INSTANT Fountain Specials ... the support of a student represent- best one to date. Pastors of Maine man of the University of Maine University of Life was also dis- EVENING SNACK ative on campus during the summei. Massachusetts, and New Hampshire »ere in charge of the program. cussed. Taxi Service IN COOL . . . AIR CONDITIONED 9 Women have not taken effec- churches, professors at the Bango' Ray's I.G.A. Store tive leadership and initiative, espe- Call PLEASANT SURROUNDINGS and the Andover Newton Theolo- Three minutes From Campus cially in their Student Government. gical Seminaries, authors of relig- Boston Tea Store Guides to Action ious books, and the president of EAT AT 95 ELM ST. NICHOLS TEA ROOM Stringfellow's eight guides to stu- Bowdoin College are among thoso S. S. Woodbury, Prop. 4-4066 dent action in improving the college who will give talks during the series. 7:00 A. M. to 5:30 P. M. Radio Cabs . . . 162 LISBON STREET LEWISTON, MAINS were: Included in the list is Dr. Painte* FRANGEDAKIS' 1 When criticizing the adminis- of the Bates faculty, who will speak Fancy Groceries and Phone 2-5612 . . . Bus Service Tel. 2-6422 tration on a given subject, be sure March 20 on "Through the Bible." MODERN you yourself cannot be attacked as Confectionery irresponsible in some other area. 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