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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Xavier Student Newspapers at Exhibit. It has been accepted for inclusion in All Xavier Student Newspapers by an authorized administrator of Exhibit. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Xavier University Librars Oli l ~ti 1s5a XAVIER UNIVERSITY NEWS St1de1t lew1p1per of the Oldest Catholic College i1 the lorlhwe1t Terrilorr VOLUME XLIV NO. 4 From The Jungles Of Laos Curtain Time TONIGHT! Saturday and Dr. Dooley Visits XU Sunday! South Ball Theatre. Mollere's THE DOCTOR IN by Mike Markiewicz SPITE OF BWSELF. Tickets on sale at the door! Show Xavier upperclassmen will re­ the youthful physician is fight­ time: 8:30! member Dr. Tom Dooley. Not ing-a battle against an illness long ago he stood ,before the which his doctors term "black Xavier student body in the field­ cancer." Fr•. Kenny, S.J., house, spreading his enthusiasm among men of Xavier even as The convocation will be held Speaks Before he had spread a relief from sick­ ness and an understanding of the at 2 p.m. It is compulsory for all Philosophers Western world among the remote full-time students. jungle vHlagers of Viet-Nam. He "John Dewey's Contribution to told the story of a small jungle "God has been good to me," the Theory of Deliberation and hospital, lifting itself bravely says Dr. Dooley. "He has given Choice'; will 'be the topic of against the shadow of commu­ me the most hideous, painful Father W. Henry Kenney, S.J., nism in Nam-Tha, a small Lao cancer at an extremely young Xavier University philosophy in­ village just a few miles from the age. It's a gift. He wants me to structor, when he speaks ,before Red China border. He told of use it." the West Virginia Philosophical treating hideous cases of small­ And he uses it by continuing Society on Saturday, October 24. pox and leprosy, of the atroci­ to spread the enthusiasm for his The meeting of the philoso­ ties of the communist terrorists, great humanitarian undertaking, phers from West Virginia and and of .receiving chickens as pay­ MEDICO. Since he origilniated surrounding area will mark the ment, or perhaps a bit of gl"ain. 'this program, it has come to one-hundred anniversary of the He told of the continual threat bring relief from pain and igno­ birth of John Dewey, noted of raids from the near.by Chinese rance to backward people in the American educator-philosopher. terrorists, and the struggle of most remote corners of the world. Mont Chateau State Park, near five Westerners to show the Lao Besides his own hospital in Laos, Morgantown, W. Virginia will rbe people that democracy was not there are similar MEDICO teams the scene. the monsterous brute which com­ ~n Cambodia, Pakistan, and Ken­ Dewey, who achieved his munist propaganda makes it to ya. Two other units are prepar­ greatest fame as professor at be. ing to take the field, and support Columbia University, was the Dr. Dooley will once more is being given to Dr. Albert chief theorist of so-called "pro­ appear before the Xavier stu­ Schweitzer in Africa. Dr. Dooley gressive" education and has im­ dent body on Friday, October 30. eontinues to voice his plea for mense influence not only in this It is now quite a different battle support. country ·hut abroad as well. Catholic schools resisted his .phil­ osophy, which is classified as Sodality Post-Game Dance pragmatism. His system has come Dr. Thomas A. Dooley under fire in recent years also Held At Castle Farm, Oct. 31 in other circles because of its Rev. Walter. Burghardt, .. S.J., Opens. alleged tendency to elevate prac­ by Wally Buchmann tical studies at the expense of Forum Series, Gives Convoca.tion Ghosts and goblins will run gala festivities is $3 per couple. the traditional disciplines with rampant on October 31 just as This is the lowest priced large resultant loss in broad intellect­ A Jesuit, one of America's quently spoken on the Catholic in the fabled days of yore. dance which Xavier sponsors ual development. foremost clerical speakers, will Hour over nation-wide radio Witches on ,brooms streaking every year. It is also one of the Father Kenny also noted that be ·the first speaker in the Xav­ hook-ups. Life magazine's 1957 across the inky sky will mark select events sponsored 1by the Dewey started as a ·Hegelian ier Forum Series. Rev. Walter Easter issue featured him as one Xavier's Victory Dance halloween university at which 3.2 beer is idealist ibut in elaborations of Burghardt, S.J., will speak Wed­ night. From 9: 00 p.m. to 1: 00 allowed. ' of the best clerical speakers in his theories went far beyond the nesday evening, October 28, at . a.m. the Muskies will hop to the The decor at Castle Farms will ordinary idealist. The Xavier 8: 15 p.m. on "Unity Problems In the United States. rhythm of Bobby Grayson at reflect the halloween spirit of the professor said that Dewey gave Early Church Councils." Before This visit of Father Burghardt Castle Farms following the aft«­ value to habits and impulses of this he will speak at a student precedes ·by only two days that noon 's gridi'l'on contest with U.C. evening. Black cats, skeletons, pumpkins, spooks, and the orange the individual in the act of de­ "Series A". convocation on the of Dr. Thomas A. Dooley, one of Always a big event for X.U., and black crepe paper generally liberation and choice, whereas "Relevance of the Fathers to the the most renowned speakers to­ the dance this year promises to most idealists would not assign Twentieth Century." day. Dr. Dooley will speak Fri­ associated with halloween will be no exception. The band was them any part. day, October 30, at a compul­ contrast with cute girls clicking Fr. Burghardt is one of the engaged a full year in advance sory student convocation at 2: 00 about in their high heels and Clef Club Plans outstanding authorities in thE! p.m. in the Fieldhouse. He will to provide melodies for stomping United States on the Fathers of also present a Xavier Forum talk under a full moon. The usual swishing their beautiful swirling organdy. For Full Concert the Church and on early Church that evening, prior to the Lan­ large crowd is expected. hisory in general. He has fre- guage Club dance. The price of admission to these This will be the first dance for . '.11he 62-voices strong Clef Club freshmen to get in the social stairited its season early this year, Interview Witli ·A Jesuit Economist swing of things at their chosen singing at the Mass of the Holy alma mater, and a huge repre­ Ghost on September 23. Tryouts sentation is expected. Tickets are were held the following week, on sale in South Hall and in all aind approximately 30 new mem­ Steel Strike Ignores Social Justice of the dorms according to Myron bers joined the club. · Shibley, dance chairman, who is by Mike Markiewicz the worker and the contribution Mr. Franklin Bens bas a full of the worker. The second is the looking forward to a rocking concert planned for his 21st year Long before the current steel function of management, in re­ evening for the tweed-clad Xav­ u director of the Clef Club. strike, this country's economists gard to the rights of the worker ierites. Accompanied by Henri Golem­ recognized the signs, not of a and a company's obligations biewski he will lead the vocalists struggle for rights and principles, towards a worker. Fr. Besse Athanaeum Sets through medlies from "South ,but of a fight to death between points out that the friction arises Pacific,,, "Flower Drum 'Song," those two American giants, labor from a lack of clarification con­ Nov. 25 Deadline and "State Fair." They will also and management. Rev. Clifford cerning the correct moral basis ling several Negro spirituals,. sea The Athanaeum staff composed Besse, S.J., Xavier economist, on which these questions should of associate editors Jim Cissel, chantles, religious numbers, a points to the preparation for this be posed. Until definite norms French folk song, and the tradi­ James Keller, Jack Niehaus; art bifter strug.gle which began two of justice and morality are set editor Tom Kuhlman, and editor­ tional school songs. The popular years ago. Even then the steel up, no solution can possibly be "America, Our Berlta1e" la the in-chief E. S. Edelmann have met industry was stockpiling, calling arrived at. with Fr. Manion, S.J., and dis­ show's finale. In extra workers; and as early P'r. Besse agrees with the cussed the plans for this year's In addition, soloist Bob Mar­ as last March both sides indi­ recent invocation of the Taft­ publication. A deadline of No­ chal ood the Chimes will each cated the inevitability of the Hartley Law. When the common vember 25 was set for winter do several numbers. Their num­ present deadlock. good is at stake, the government edition copy. All genre within bers have not yet been selected. Why must this deadlock exist? has every right to step in. But the scope of the magazine are Club officers for the 1959-60 Because neither side has ever that does not mean that a settle­ solicited. Students wishing to concert are Bob McLaughlin, expected collective bargaining to ment is any nearer. Labor will submit may do so by filing their president; 1Bob Kopecky, vice­ manuscripts accompanied by a present a solution. The strike is Rev. Clifford Besse, S.J. strike again, · and the struggle president; Tom Cahill, business self-addressed envelope in the not for any clearly defined rights will continue either until .one manager; Bob Marchal, secre­ Athaneum 1box soon to be .placed and wages; it is a struggle for the entire American economy for giant has gained complete power tary· Mike Timmerman,, treas­ in Science Hall. Copies of the supremacy between two organi­ many years to come. over the other, or until some urer~ Joe Albertz, publicity di­ spring issue are out for fresh­ zations, with no regard whatso­ Labor and industry are faced definite and objective norms of rector; Bill Drach, assistant bus­ justice have been set up to pro­ men and those who missed them iness manager. Rev. 0. T. Wheel­ ever towards social justice. The with two problems. The first is wages, in regard to the needs of mote a peaceful co-existence. on the first round. er, S.J., ls the club moderator. outcome will strongly influence ~GE TWO XAVIER UNIVERSITY NEWS, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1959

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If dancing is your desire, there Line are quite a few spots around town to go. Castle Farm, the traditional Saturday night mecca, by Tom Cahill and Sack LeMoult M~1ffl)ii~lrn'11'©11tt\1ir~11'©11rd\1®~11'©111'©111'©111'©1MiMiltMMb\ill\iJI has its most ambitious advance 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Ill Ill Ill II Ill IIll II Ill Ill Ill Ill Ill Ill II booking in several seasons. Com- by Denny Doherty, News Editor-in-Chief ing to the Summit Road dance Just a reminder that the first Masque Society presentation spot in the next month or so are opened last night. Here is a chance. to see some top-notch Now that the freshman elec­ efficient action and, because of the George Shearing Quintet, theater and anyone who doesn't take advantage of the oppor­ tions are history, we would take this understanding, use the power November 7; Louis Armstrong, tunity can go to U.C. While on the subject of the Masque a look at our Student Council. of their vote to elect the four November 14 and Lionel Hamp­ Society, we see that congratulations are in order to Mr. and As far as the News is concerned individuals most capable for the ton's big ;band, November 21. Mrs. Kvapil on the birth of their third girl. we think the present Council job. A short drive out Kentucky Tomorrow presents an opportunity to see some of the organization is the best possible Although the de-centralization Highway 8 will take couples faculty members make their television debut. Dr. Wbealen, for Xavier. of student government would seeking good dance music to the Dr. McCoy, and Fr. Felten will appear on the WKRC-TV Next week Mr. Andy Odoardi allow greater student participa­ La Vista Inn in Bromley. The · show, "Background." will present a different type of tion numerically, we are sure it tab at the door is only a 1buck a Well, Plato and Aristotle might be dead, but Greek Student government and explain would definitely weaken the or­ couple, and the band plays little dancing is still kicking ... at least the participants of it are. more fully why the News en­ ganization. except slow dance tunes. Another Mrs. Leslie Howard, wife of the faculty member, will give a dorses the status quo. The present members of Stu­ across-the-river dance spot ' is recital of Greek dances at the Ohio Classical Conference from Perhaps the. biggest criticism dent Council are not great in the beautiful Lookout House on October .29 to the 31. The students of the classics tell us that of the present system is that number but they have conducted Dixie Highway just outside Cov­ these dances were the rage when Antigone was cutting a rug there is not enough participation their office with a high degree of ington. Admission at the L·ookout in the Parthenon. The Parthenon? in student government affairs. efficiency. is $2.50 a couple. Bridge enthusiasts of Xavier, take heed! Sunday in South But we feel that in a form of We urge the student body to Downtown Cincy has dance Hall there will be a tournament open to all. Admission is $1.00, centralized government there is support th e i r representatives music Saturday nights at the time 1:30. There will be cash prizes too. Bring your partner greater potential for carrying out through co-operation with stu­ Sidewalk Cafe in the Gibson and join the fun. Anyone who beats Mr. Rieselman (in cards,. efficiently student policies. dent council policies and with Hotel and all week at the Red that is) is guaranteed an automatic "A" in Spanish ••. even We are sure that the student the constructive criticism so Carpet Room ·on Walnut next to if he's not taking it. body can understand the need for necessary for progress. the Keith's Theatre. Ester Han­ lon provides the music at the * * * Sidewalk; the excellent Teddy Did you know that three Xavier students were pledged Raymore Trio and vocalist Betty to a sorority recently? It all happened to Ed Adams, Terry Heath hold forth at the Red Car­ O'Neill, and George Thornburg in Athens after the Ohio U. pet. Both places have no cover game. Staying over for the annual Greek Week Carnival there, or minimum. these fellows "accidentally" ran into some of the sorority The Sinton has Dixieland on. sisters from Chi 0 mega who were so impressed with commentary Saturday nights. Tomorrow the ,,them that they wined them, dined them, and even secured attraction is the Chris Barber lodgings for them. Later on that evening when the awards Band, an English traditional out­ were made at the festival for the best sorority, guess who won? Why Chi 0 mega, of course. The girls insisted that by Jerry Martin, News Managing Editor fit, touring the U.S. They're the top Dixie :band in England and Ed, Terry, and George brought them good luck, and unani­ Last week George Catlett Mar­ tarianism), but you can-and had a hit record in the States mously the boys were voted into the sorority. From what we must-obtain an accommodation this spring with "Petite Fleuer." gather the new sorority sisters were treated more like sultans, shall died. General. L£es in state. not a bad reward for being good, little talismen. Military genius. Brain spasm. of them." Leads us to this: how Also in the Sinton is the Coal in the name of all real, actual, Hole, where you can join most Nobel Peace Prize. Body will be ...... can we obtain this accommoda­ of the show-business people . placed. Marshall Plan. Attacked tion-coexistence, if you will-if in town around the pian·o of by late (R., Wis.) . •.. To this we will not even talk to Red Shirley Jester. The Rainbow Club human I pay the tribute which China? How can we even hope, on McMillan near Peebles Cor­ the world accorded to John before try, for a change in atti­ ner has the Dave Lattimore Octet Dulles. tude 1by Communist China unless for dancing Wednesday through Trump Talk Senator John Kennedy, on we say hello-disgruntled tho it Sunday. Just up the street, the "Small World" last Sunday, threw be-and sit down to coffee with -Spa has dancing three nights a out several interesting statements. them? I will not bobble verbage. week. "A change in attitude is neces­ I take my stand-a personal one, If you lack the necessary fem­ ...... sary for Red China to be admitted yes-with England and much­ . inine companion for any of the by John Rolfes to the United Nations, for the maligned India. . . . Red China above spots, .Sunday night dances Siince the duplicate tournament When the bidding reached question for admission is whether must replace Formosa as China's at the Fenwick or St. Bernard will ibe held this Sunday, an South for the second time, he the country intends to live up representation in the United Eagles are the answer. Both example of sacrifice bidding stopped a minute to think. East to the aims of the UN's charter." Nations. As Indian Krishna Men­ places charge a ·buck to .get in. mj,ght be helpful. At rubber evidently had a minimum opener A few minutes previously the non stated it: "It is not an Indian And, of course, t~ere are dance.s bridge a sacrifice bid is made since he could not bid again, and senator stated: "You cannot question, nor a Chinese, nor an every Friday night in the Armory. only to keep the opponents from West had given the weakest bid obtain a synthesis of the two American, but it is an interna­ One more suggestion for that winning a game or 11.'Ubber. At possible other than a pass. There~ systems (democracy and totali- tional question." special date. For about ten bucks duplicate bridge it is sometimes fore, North probably had a few you can get dinner, dancing, and necessary to keep the opponents high cards. If East-West got the ,...... a good floor show at Beverly out of ·pairt score. ibid, they more than likely would Hills. Sounds expensive, 1but add make it for a score of 110 pts.- up what you'd pay to get the NORTH: 60 for the 2 Hearts and a 50 pt. S-9, 5, 2 three separately. bonus for part score. If he bid H-9, 2 2 Spades, two things might hap­ PLATTER PICKS: D-K, 9, 7, 6, 3 pen. The opponents might bid 3 One of the most :remarkable C-K, Q, 6 acts in jazz is the vocal trio of Hearts and .go down. If every­ Dave Lambert, Jon Hendricks, WEST: EAST: body passes-it is unlikely that by R. Devereaux Vanek and Ainnie Ross. They broke up S-K, Q, 3 S-8, '1 ·the opponents will double at the every jazz festival in ithe coun­ H-.J, 10, 6, 4 H-A, Q, 8, '1 two level, and it is just as un­ try this summer and are cur­ D-.J, 10 D-A, 5, 4, 2 . likely that,North will enter the •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••I have been inspired to write bidding at this late stage-'he She's my merits on Corp. day, rently in great demand in the c-.J, 5, 3, 2 C-A, 10, 9 much of my material by the pic­ My pony in class, clubs. might make 2 Spades, or at least ture I have on my desk. This is She's the shortest of sermons SOUTH: go down only one or two. The trio bases lts success on S-A, I, 10, 6, 4 my tribute to my girl. At 12:15 Mass. the remarkable lyric-writing tal· In the play of the hand, South H-K, 5, 3 lost two · Spades, two Clubs, Upon my desk ents of Hendricks plus the ablllty a Her eyes 'l'ef le ct D-Q,8 Heart, and a Diamond for down Framed in white, of each member to approximate Her lily soul, C-8, 7, 4 one. Since North-South were not To me a most the sound of a musical lnstru· / And this is tough, East-West Vulnerable vulnerable, this gave East-West Gorgeotts sight. They're black as coal. ment. Most of the group's re­ corded work so far bas been with N