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FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 1953 HOUSTON, TEXAS, Volume Forty, Number Thirty-Two
Dr. Fulton Dr. Wahn Dr. Nielsen Contemporary Western Civilization Under Fire At 3 PM this Sunday afternoon in the Fondren Library Lecture Lounge, The Rice Forum will assemble five of Rice Dr. Houston Dr. Thorp Rice ROTC Unit Institute's best critical scholars to examine the major problems i in their field. RICE HONORED Federal Inspection Dr. Houston, President of Rice Institute, will begin the - —~ | program by delivering a critical By Army Today Bible Discussion examination of modern science TISA Convention Ends Federal Inspection of Rice's and technology, its chief prob- Ai*my ROTC unit is being con- Afternoon Group lems and the responsibility, if any, ducted today by Lt. Col. Lloyd G. of the scientist and technologist to On Successful Note Huggins and a team of Army offi- Instigated society. Dr. Wann will follow this cer, announced Lt. Col. Edward A new group of the Bible Discus- with an appraisal of contemporary The fifth annual convention of the Texas Intercollegiate H. Dillon, Professor of Military Sci- sion Group started meeting yester- psychology and it's problem of es- Students Association met last week with some relative degree ence at the Institute. day and will continue to meet on tablishing itself as a science. Dr„ of success. TISA accomplished quite a few things this year. The inspecting team will cover Thursday from 4:30 to 5:30 in room Thorp, the M.D. Anderson visiting every phase of the unit's training The panel discussions held the first day proved to be a great 307 of the library. Professor from Princeton, will then and administration. All Friday This new group has been started help to many of the schools. However, Rice did not gain too discuss the problems confronting classes will be visited by the in- to meet the rising interest in the the modern author and artist and spectors and students will be sub- much from these panels since Bible and to facilitate those stu- how contemporary art reflects jected to an oral examination on all our delegates discovered that dents who are unable to attend he some of the major problems of our R i e e is infinitely better off material which has been covered 6:30 to 7:30 Thursday night meet- Carmichael Wi this semester. times. Dr. James Street Fulton than most schools in nearly ing at Autry House. will discuss the problems of con- At 2 P.M. the formal inspection The non-denominational body of every respect. ROTC Co-ed Poi . will be held. This will include in- temporary philosophy, and Dr. Niel- students has planned to continue its son will wind up the prepared Many of the TISA schools re- spection in ranks of all cadets for study of the Gospel of John at the speeches with a critical examina- ceived valuable information con- Also Name Captains appearance, fit of uniform, and mil- night meeting, but will study a var- cerning Honor systems, campus Kay Carmichael was elected the itary proficiency. The inspecting iety of tQpics during the afternoon tion of religion in our times. publications, and the operation of new Co-ed Colonel of Rice's Army officers will question each cadet meeting. It is hoped that everyone Each speaker will deliver a 15 the Student Council. Much of this during this phase of the inspection. ROTC Battalion last week. Elected who is interested in discussing the minute prepared speech after which was taken from Rice's models in Colonel Huggins received his Co-ed Captains were Joan Cooley Bible can now attend. the speakers will question one these fields since our examples are and Jane Booker. commission upon graduating from closer to perfection (although still 0 another and attempt to answer The winners of the election were the University of Maryland in 1942 questions from the audience. a long, long way from being per- announced at the Army unit's an- and served as an infantry officer It is hoped that an examination fect) than the majority of schools. nual Military Ball last Friday night in the Europeah Theater during Civil Service Test of the aims and accomplishments TISA as a whole improved itself by at the recently redecorated Elling- World War II. After World War of modern science and technology, the passage of some important res- ton Fieid Officers' Club. They II, Colonel Huggins was one of the Open To Draftsmen olutions concerning the establish- were each presented a sterling sil- 9,000 reserve officers selected from The United States Civil Service the problems of contemporary psy- ment of a Cultural Entertainment ver insignia of rank and a bouquet 100,000 applicants for integration Commission has announced a new chology, the achievements and fail- of roses. into the regular army. examination for Engineering ures in contemporary literature and art, the problems of contemporary "We were glad to have the Last year, at Rice's first military In the first five campaigns of the Draftsman and Statistical Drafts- philosophy, and the major prob- TISA meet with us on the Rice Jaall, Mary Miller was selected Co- Korean conflict he rose from com- man for filling positions in various lems in religion will reflect some campus," commented Rice presi- ed Colonel and Beverly Ward and pany commander to battalion com- Federal agencies in Washington, D. of the dominant tensions of our dent Wm. V. Houston, "as this Carol Smith were elected Co-ed mander. He is now Professor of C., and vicinity. The salaries range time. enabled our students to become Captains. (Continued on page 2) from $2,750 to $5,940 a year. acquainted with those of other Appropriate experience or educa- Forum, programs are free of institutions. Also, the meeting tion is required. No written test will charge and open to the general pub- pave us an opportunity to show STUDENT COUNCIL be given, but applicants must furn- lic as well as to Rice students. our visitors something of the ish a sample of their work. Full in- O Rice Institute and the reasons formation and application forms we have for being proud of it." may be obtained from the U. S. Freshman Election Ticket Civil Service Commission, Washing- U. of Houston Faces policy, a public relations program, ton 25, D. C., and from most first- Cambridge Team and the promotion of good sports- and second-class post offices. manship. Cause Of Misunderstanding Applications will be accepted by j In Debate Mar 27-31 the U. S. Civil Service Commission, A few of the- ten TISA districts The recent mimeographed election sheet for the Freshman The Cambridge University De- set up worthwhile projects during Washington 25, D. C., until further J bating team, of Alistair Hubert the past year. The best project class offices is in need of clarification. There has been a good notice. Sampson and Peter John Mans- was carried out by District I, which deal of misunderstanding concerning this so-called ticket, and field, will debate at the Library had as their goal a conference to the true facts ought to be determined. All students with blanket tax- Auditorium of the University of study student thought and opinion. This ticket was originated and circulated by. a well-meaning es, including seniors and 5th Houston, March 27, and at Texas District IV tried to stimulate inter- year students, are eligible to member of the class and about Southern University, March 31. The est in student government in high friends. It should be emphasized vote in the Monday general elec- team will debate the Affirmative schools, and District V organized 20 of his friends, all of whom that thip sheet represents the opin- tion. on the topic., "That Every Country a Sportsmanship Committee for the live in a boarding-house off ion of just 20 people and in no way Should Have a Strong Left Wing," Lone Star Conference. campus. Their intentions were to necessarily reflects the o'pinion of and the Negative on "That Non- Perhaps the most noteworthy find the trend in the election and the class as a whole or of the can- All Rice Women are eligible Communist Countries Should Form achievement of TISA was the elec- then print their opinion of whom didates. Further clarification of to apply for an application for a New International Organization tion of Lloyd Riley of T.S.U. as they thought would be the best of- this will be given at the Freshman Queen of the Drake Relays. The to Prevent War." Parliamentarian. There is no doubt ficers. class rally. Queen will be telecast over CBS- that he is qualified for the job, and It seems that the candidates At SC meeting it was brought TV after her all-expense trip to Applications for Rice Scholar- his fine handling of one of the panel whose names appear on this sheet out that 12 people had failed to Des Moines, Iowa. Applications ships must be obtained from Mr. discussions caused many people to were not informed that there was turn in their expense accounts on can be obtained by writing to Giles, 313 Lovett Hall, before note his exceptional ability as a going to be any definite publication time. The main reason given was Paul Morrison, News Bureau Di- March 31. Selection for the leader. ..His election serves as a of this kind, but rather were under that the change in dates that the rector, Drake University, Des scholarships is based on finan- symbol of recognition of ability re- the impression that they would accounts were due was not ade- Moines, Iowa. They must be in cial needs, tempered by definilte gardless of other factors, and have support of the usual type- quately promulgated. This argu- by April 1. scholarship restrictions. (Continued on page 9) private, unorganised support fron (Continued on Page 8)
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7 hird Faculty Success Wedding Top* jn £;ce Players Production By ALLYCE TINSLEY COLB DOCiety INCWS Scene* from Shakespeare, the third Bice Flayer produe- Last Sunday members of the faculty burst into song for West University Methodist tion of the year will be sponsored by the CRLS and made tech- the third consecutive year. lolanthe was the vehicle chosen Church was the setting for the nically correct by Dr. Carroll Camden, noted expert on Eliza- for the varied faculty talents. Before packed houses both per- marriage on March 19 of Miss bethan drama and customs. formances this faculty sung, directed and costumed production siTo. MTh~ attendaRtae in- c^tee for the CRLS is headed by Ann Jean made the Prudential Theatre (kindly lent for the occasion) stitute, where she is a member of Sheppard, Jean Donaldson, Joan resound with laughter and good Sarah Lane Literary Society. Dwyer, Margaret Eiseman, fun at the antics of the peers Mary Alice Hamilton made up this She wore a gown of satin and Dorothy D'Ingianni and Shirley and fairies. While lolanthe is group of sprightly ladies. Stately tulle, created with a shadow yoke Holston. not one of our favorites of the doz- in robes and bearing were the gen- enhanced with petal applique em- Dr. Camden will advise the play- en or so witty .operetta's put out tlemen of the chorus Casmir Bulas, broidered with seed pears. The by the feuding duo, we felt the per- Jack O'Conner, Calvin Class, Jo- diaphanous waltz-length sldrt of ers upon costumes, sets and techni- formance lived up to the best of the seph Davies, Charles Hamilton, tulle repeated the embroidered petal cal matters of the Elizabethan faculty tradition. If lolanthe did Jim Hummel, Jonathan Lane, Ed motif, and her veil of illusion de- stage. Phillips, and Roy Talmadge. Chor- not hit the uproarious mark left by pended from a: bandeau of orange The evening of Shakespeare un- last year's Patience then it is rath- eographer May Bourgeois was also blossoms. She carried a white or- spotted in the ladies chorus. chid with stephanotis. der the star is tentatively sched- er, in our opinion, the fault of the Camden authors and not the actors. To Mrs. Bourgeois and Bud Miss Harriet Minter was her uled for April 28. Cruse a bow for their work with a Old campus favorites from the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were large group in a limited space. Miss Gretchen Ferris, Miss Betty three previous shows were on hand POLITICS John Parish gave this operetta the Jean Van Neter, and Miss Doris with Mr. Moreh^ad (architecture) most finished direction which the Neal. clowning his way through the excel- faculty shows have seen getting The newlyweds will make their lent role of the Lord of Chancery, far away from the pacing tech- home in Houston. The groom at- Constitutional Rights a gentleman faced with the prob- niques used,in our opinion, too of- tends the University of Houston. lem of marrying off the wards of ten. Court while he himself is a "highly With a budget triple that of the The A-House dances now spon- susceptible C h a 11 c e 11 o r." High first faculty production, Mesdames sored by the literary societies are Ignored in Vice Trial praise should go to Hope Daugher- Chillman, Camden, Bonner, Craig, being held on Thursday night. The Before the General Sessions Court of the State of New ty for her charming Phyllis as be- Davies, Dean Grigg, Heaps, Hud- VC'LS sponsored last night's dance. York twd weeks ago, one M. F. Jelke was found guilty on lievable a G&S milkmaid as we son, Moraud, Richted, Simons, and (Continued on Page 5) have seen. Dr. Daugherty (biology) Whiting provided costumes which in The EBLS Buffet Supper and charges that he forced a 19-year-old girl into prostitution. was resplendent as Lord Tollever. everyway enhanced the atmosphere Spring formal dance will be held It was a fairly routine vice trial. The case would have Some of the best laughs of the eve- of the libretto. Messers Todd and tonight at the Houston Country been of interest, even to New York's sensational tabloids, only ning came with the interchange ov- Eartlett produced good effect with Club. for the sake of some reason a minimum of lighting and Mr. er sacrificing to marry Phyllis be- ably prominent names that stitutional right of acces3„ to ,ub- tween Dr. Daugherty as Lord Tol- Bagby's make-up was natural from The SLLS pledges will be for- all but the front row. mally initiated tonight at the home were supposed to be involved. lic places, this amendment is with- lever and Dr. Rorschach as Lord The Rice Faculty show is in- of Gretchen Ferris, 4010 Wyne. But the action of the judge be- out force. Mountararat. fore whom the case was to be tried The surprising and frightening creasingly becoming-the event of 0 In his first but obviously far the year for the students and lolan- changed all that. Judge Francis L. thing about Judge Valente's exclu- from his last appearance with the the added another increment of ROTC Valente ruled that the public—in- sion of the public is that a judge, Faculty Players, Dr. Rorschach popularity to Gilbert and Sullivan's eluding the press—should be barred above all people, should be aware proved a valuable addition both in growing stature in the eyes of the (Continued from Page 1) during the presentation of the pros- of the dangers inherent in such an his acting ability and powerful mel- ecutor's case. abuse of judicial power. Rice. Military Science at Tarleton State odious voice. Jody Kirk as the A Justice of the Supreme Court Unquestionably he acted from 0 College. "mother who looks but 17 while her of New York heard a plea from five high motives. Like a good many Other members of the inspecting son is 25" was beautiful in appear- York newspapers, two wire other people, he did not look fior- i v team are Major H. G. Thompson, servicIS' and a news syndicate, to ward to the poor taste sure to be ance as the winning lolanthe. Headquarters Texas Military Dis- Mr. Wischmeyer (ME) proved m set aside Judge Valente's order, shown in the coverage of the trial TRUMP i trict; Captain Robert L. Taylor, *I+M* I Though implying that he disap- by the tabloids. But that does not once again that in the role of Stre- 'SAM Dallas Public Schools, and Captain proved of the order, the high court justify his setting himself up as a phin (Iolanthe's son) or any other T. H. Collins of Arlington State ON BRIDGE judge'said that he lacked authority censor of public morals where a G&S part he is an audience favor- College. A Corps of Engineers of- ite. Marian Williams (Mrs. G. G.) Ever so sadly, we announce that ficers from Fourth Army Head- to set it aside. constitutional issue is involved. gamboled through the part of the Rice lost possession of the National quarters also serves as a member Since Jelke was not among the Jelke's lawyers will undoubtedly petitioners, the Constitutional right seek to have a mistrial declared on Qrcen of the Fairies with the same Intercollegiate Bridge Trophy jto of the inspecting board. case that endeared her to last of a defendant to a public trial was the grounds that the defendant was Purdue and Princeton. More than yerr's Patience audience for her not at issue. denied the right of a puttfic trial. pevfo a. :>« p. lovesick lady. An- S000 students representing 110 col- third were Parker-Parker-Freeman, The Supreme Court Justice said Reading between the lines of the other newcomer, Dr. Connor (Eng- leges and universities took part in a three man team. The E-W win- that the exclusion order was legal- opinion 'handed down by the New lish) found a perfect part as the the tournament on last Feb. 18th. ners were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Chil- ly withih the power of the trial York Supreme Court Justice, such stiff Private Willis giving his lines The Rice team of Richard 1VL Sut- ders, while second were two of our judge. He cited Section 4 .of the a contention will probably be up- Judiciary Law which says that a held. with dignity from under one of ton and James J. Freeman, how- perennials from the Houston Bridge those huge black fur hats which judge may bar the public in cases Thus an appellate court will have over, captured ..the .East-West League, Mrs. R. T. Shirley and Mrs. the Enr-lish cherish and the Ameri- Bernice Burns. There was a tie involving sodomy—as this case a chance to rule on the real point Championship for the Central Re- cans find hilariously funny. between Clampett and Sutton and does. at issue: Can a judge, however good gion, embracing the states of Iowa, The choruses are always a high- Motter and Sutherland for third. But the judge did place a dis- his reasons be, ignore the freedom light musically in any Gilbert and Minnesota, Kansas, Oklahoma, and PREVIEW OF THE WEEK: turbing limitation on the First of speech and press guaranteed by Sullivan operetta. The fairey band Texas. Our team of Homer Smith Next week watch for a special guest Amendment to the Constitution. centuries-old Anglo - Saxon legal led by Madith De Zurko, Raemond and Lynn Yarbrough won the run- column which will include some He said, referring to the First custim? Craig and Dorothy Peckham ner-up honors as North-South in very important changes in the rules Amendment, that "It does not pur- This dull and unimportant vice tripped hither and thither with the Central Region. and procedure of Bridge. port to confer upon the public or trial will soon be forgotten, great fun and glee. Bernice Class, The results from last Friday HAND OF THE YEAR! ! ! the press a constitutional right of But if Judge Valente's censoring Amy Davies, Mary Diboll, Flor- night are as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Here is one of the hands from the access to all places, whether public order is allowed to stand, the seeds ence Jameson, Dee Marion, Rebek- Robert Friedberg were first N-S, Intercollegiate. The PAR is for or private, with the object of secur- of totalitarianism he has sown may ah McBride, Patricia Phillips, followed by Hank Cromwell and North-South to set any East-West ing information for the purposes take root and grow. Midge Sims, Grace Waser, and Walt Turcotte. Squeezing into game. Can you defeat a Three No- of publication." For the ground is fertile, and the trump contract played by East or If citizens do not have a "con-, time is ripe. * by West or Four Hearts played by East. If you can, PLEASE let us know. Here is the hand. Threshing It Out 7HE North Enterel si second class matter, October 17. 1916, at the Post Office, S—6 4 3 D6£f Editor: its editors and contributors are Houston. Texas, under the act of March 3, 1879. Subscription Rate $1.00 Per Year. H—6 5 In my letter of March 6, I said making a commendable effort. The Represented by National Advertising Service, Inc., 420 Madison Awe., New York City. D—A 7 5 articles that have appeared have Published evpry Friday of the regular school year except during holiday and of the Rice Engineer, "Let us agree examination oeriodf by the students of the Rice Institute. Editorial and C—9 7 6 5 2 been progressively better, and al- Adverti'tirig offices are in the Fondren Library on the campus. that no good writing has yet ap- West East ready they excel those that appear Editor Allyce Tinsley Cole peared iii The Engineer . . —and in professional engineering jour- Business Manager Roger Bonney S—9 7 2 S—A 1 0 8 H—£ Q 9 H—A J 1 0 8 2 so on. This phrase of mine has nals. It is hot easy to produce a Editorial Staff Dick Karig, Maryanne Mewhinney, superior piiece of technical writing. Joe Watt, Terry Maltsburger D—K Qf J 8 6 D—9 3 2 fctfsfr misunderstood, for a good rea- Fine Arts Critic James Korges C—Q 4 C—A 3 sol. Iii that sentence I made one of With sufficient rewriting, my FMitor Arthur Cole South the most common and one of the sentence would have begun, "Let ns agree, for the sake of argument, Sc,ce Editor Jean Donaldson S—K Q J 5 most heinous errors that writers can that . . ." Also, with sufficient re- W -men's Editor Geraldine Lewis H—7 4 3 make. I depended on the reader to Sports Staff J. Fred Duckett D—1 0 4 writing, the letter would have had Monacal Analyst Bill Hobby C—K i 1 0 8 do part of my job. tq wait for the next week's Student Council Reporter John Quincy Adams Just one word of caution, in try- What I should have made clear, Thresher. Some readers will agree, Religious Council Reporter Jo Anne Hickman ing to defeat these contract*, you the idea I intended to convey, was no doubt, that it would have beeft Fanfare Editor Dorothylee' Nichol are to assume perfect declarer play. that the quality of the writing in better to let it wait. the earliest Issues of The Engineer Bridge Columnists Harry Clampett, Dick Sutton, Jim Freeman Have fun! Very truly yours, Reporters Bill Gordon, Bill Fuehr, Jonce Johnson, Jane Warner The Captain of the Winner— is not at issue; that the important Cartoonists Jerry O'Keefe, Elwyn Simons Four. thing about the new venture is that Jack Conner :v~N*:'v^-M' ' " - • ;V - >•' f 1 : 1 ' ' ' , -r' ; *,- ' ^'• •' ,: O '" * . \ • \» '
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ffSA dent opinion on major issues of the (Continued from Ffcg* 1) day to the administrations of Texas Lutherans To Hold should not be taken as a lean-over- colleges, to the government of Group Discussion Rockwell Series backwards policy to the Negro wee. Texas, and to the parents of Texas However, TISA left a good deal students." Not once during the en- By Jo-Anne Hickman undone and did a few things that tire convention was official men- To Full Houses weren't worth doing. For wwpi*) Members of the Lutheran Stu- tion made of any of the "major is- dent Association will meet Sunday tyberaliftm keynote* the 1958 too many of the TISA districts had sues of the day" and this is not due as their sole goal the enlistment of for a group discussion on "Friend- serifs of three Rockwell Lectures to the lack of them. Many of these non-members into the organization. ship, Courtship, and Marriage." given by Yale's Dr. T. M. Oreese important issues directly concern This is all very fine and desirable, The discussion will, be led by Vicky in the Lecture Lounge March 17, students now as well as later in life. IS, 10. Speaking to overflew crowds but this should be considered as a Norstog, counsellor of the club, and minor project and not a major un- In this respect, NSA (National Stu- the meeting will be held at her !Dr. Greene spoke of the "Land, of dents Association) has the jump on the Free" defining what is most dertaking. The convention was home at 5006 Calhoun, Apartment well planned, but the meetings were TISA. There is nothing wrong 21 at 7 P.M. precious in our culture, how this is with the idea of TISA taking a threatened and how it could be pre- too disorganized and too much val- stand on academic freedom, the served. uable time was wasted. Every as- Dr. R. P. Steijn, Assistant Pro- sembly began at least 20 minutes tidelands, UMT, or anything else .if fessor of Mechanical Engineering After defining liberalism as "the late, and quite often time was lost they understand these issues. and new advisor to the Baptist Stu- extreme opposite of totalitarianism dent Union will speak to the group due to the inability to handle parlia- The final criticism is that a few and authoritarianism," the noted mentary procedure. at 12:10 today at Autrey House. philosopher listed ten great present of the delegates appeared to have It seemed to be the rule that no spent more time politicking than assets in America. They were: Al- At the last meeting of the Meth- one knew what major topics of de- doing anything really constructive. legiance and practice of popular odist Student Fellowship, Rev. bate would be brought before the Some politicking is always neces- government, legal process, freedom Harry V. Rankin, pastor of the "Well, he's not the perfect, butler of thought- man's creative spirit, convention previous to the arrival sary, but there is no need for some c . . but at least he never forgets of the delegations, and sometimes First Methodist Church at Bryan, individual initiative and social jus- delegates to have that as the ma- Texas, spoke on "The Church's the Angostura* in a Manhattan!" tice, family, and enthusiasm for important motions were made which jor purpose of the convention. some schools had not had the time Place in the Student's Life." He fraternal and community organi- All in all, the convention firmly is pastor of one of the churches in zations, a sense of world communi- to discuss before the actual pro- established itself and laid the posal on the floor. Bryan which serves the students of ty and faith in education. groundwork for future progress. Likewise, it appears that TISA Allen Academy and Texas A&M "There is no public corruption has neglected that statement of College. without private inducement," the purpose in the handbook which AROMATIC BITTERS lecturer said and listed as other says: "To voice a consolidated stu- STEVENS. Hermann Professional MAKES BETTER DRINKS factors which menace our freedom Records - Radios - TV BARBER SHOP inquisitorial investigations, and re- red emphatically to suppression of •P.S. You shouldn't jurget either—that b& SALES & SERVICE PROFESSIONS HAIRCUTS sides adding zest and tang tu c, Manhattan, lated to the investigations a tend- information on UN-UNESCO in RALPH BELL—Owner Hermann Professional Bldg. just a dash or two of Angostura brings out the ency to assume a person guilty till American schools as "utterly sui- 6125 Kirby In The Village LESTER MAYES LY-6135 full flavor of soups and sauces. proved innocent. Dr. Greene refer- cidal."
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PRODUCT OP AMERICA* MANUFACTURER OP CIOARETTE8 i Four THE THRESHER MARCH 17, IMS Bill Lee For Student Association President Pd. Adv.
Working For a Fabulous Follies For '54... DO ROTHY NICHOLL, Sr. Vice-President Pd. Adv.
On this page and page THRESHER is, as usual, want everyone to know that I will eight are listed the candi- neutral in all the races. do my best to make '53-'54 our most remembered and pleasantest PAM RILEY dates for the offices to be Today and Saturday at year at Rice. FOR filled by the Spring Elec- noon the Forum will spon- Jim O'Brien JUNIOR tion. Platforms are includ- sor speeches by the candi- My only pledge is conscientious SC REP. ed under thfe names of dates for office. Today the service, and my only promise is Freshman speeches will be. dutiful endeavor to make our senior those candidates who ac- year outstanding through well or- aims of the Student Association cepted the THRESHER'S held in the Physics Amphi- ganized representative clan activi- and of the Senior class as its rep- theatre, Sophomores in resentative. offer to print their planks ties. AH 108 and, the Juniors in V ice-President— Doris Neal of around 25 words. The AH 110. Barbara Madden Charles Tapley DeWitte Wolfe boxed ads were paid for by Tomorrow a 11 students Dorothyle Nicholl the candidates and includ- I have entered this campaign in Honor Council Representatives are urged to hear the can- Bill Agosta ed in t h e i r expense ac- hopes of industriously serving the didates for all-school elec- Class of '54 in all of its traditional Walter Schleyer counts. The charge was tions speak in the Physics Senior goals., Bobby Sheridan $1.00 per column inch. The Amphitheatre at noon. Secretary-Treasurer Lloyd Swinson Bill Turnham Charles Tapley Below are the candidates for of- live up to the honor bestowed Realizing fully the duties and re Hugh Wilson fices in the Spring election to be upon me. held Monday with submitted plat- Jan Price forms: STUDENT ASSOCIATION Being fully aware of the duties OFFICES: and responsibilities involved in the Vice-presidency of the Student ELECT President— JANE AND JOAN Kneel Ball Council, I am prepared to devote woods for soph president In running for S. C. President, the my most sincere efforts to the tasks following seem to me important: involved. RYBA 1. The S.C. should be aware of Secretary For ~ all that goes on on our camp- Florence Kessler CHEERLEADERS us. Three years experience on the sensibilities of this office, I hereby Junior Class Offices Honorees pledge to work diligently and con- President Betty Belsher scientiously so that all of you who* Bob Dickson Mary! Anne Davis place your trust in me will be able My platform is to continue and To Get the Best Joan Cooley to say proudly, "I helped elect the strengthen the high spirit and Jean Cornelius best man." drive of the class of '55 by stimu- You Have To Vote For the Best Mary Coy Cliff Whitehill lating individual co-operation and Elsie Crossman 1, Careful accounting of funds by class unity. Ellen Elizardi a BA major Louis Israel Gretchen Ferris 2j Careful planning of dates for My administration would include: SHERRILL CARMICHAEL . Judy Garland ocial events X. An efficient, working group, of Joyce Gibson ire social events for both officers. For Student Association Veep Adele Hestwood //those who dance and those who 3. A social atmosphere designed Florence Kessler Vvjion't. to unify the membership. Ann Krachy -# 3. Bigger and better social af- 2. The S.C. should help all or- Student Council has made me rea- Barbara Littlepage fairs which would achieve a ganizations keep as active as lize the importance of the office of Sarah Luger OUR CHOICE spirit of fellowship which possible. Secretary. In return for your sup- Barbara Madden would extend beyond our col- 3. The S.C. should do all it can port I promise to do my best. Mary Anne Wewhinney JOYCE lege years into the distant fu- to make every school function Treasurer Susan Miller Gibson - Jr. Veep ture. successful. Murff Bledsoe Nancy Moore Thad Putnam . 4. The needs and opinions of j Councilman at Large „ Doris Neal I promise for the Junior Class of students should be considered ' Warren Jay cox Dorothyle Nicholl Student Council Representatives 1953, that I will stand, in all frank- carefully. < John McClintock Jan Price John Aronson ness, for all wishes and suggestions Bill Lee I Cheerleaders Carole Purdy It will be my endeavor to help the that might come before me. Your To serve you, I shall: 1 Norman Daigle Pam Riley Council efficiently perform its func- vote will be greatly appreciated. 1. respect the position of each j Fred Duckett Caroline Schaefer tions and to encourage the cooper- Thanks. representative, ' Sander Frindell Leona Schifani ation of the students. Vice-President 2. lend support to Rice activities, 1 John Gibbs Carol Smith Richard Chapman Joyce Gibson Carolyn Thomas Paul Cochran Elsa Jean Holland Joan Wilson I gladly promise to devote time 1. further the prestige of the Senior Class Offices: previously, squandered on parties, Junior Class. President— studies, and sleep to maintain the 2. have a lot of parties and a lot Howard Martin fine reputation our students gained of fun. As candidate for Senior Prexy, among the TISA schools this year. .3. be well in the "black" at the jan price Elsie Crossman end of the year. . Mary Anne Davis Billye Littlepage
for student association veep Vote For Lou Trust Your Luck With Duck! Duckett For Junior S. C. 3. initiate programs with student Erwin Groner support, Bill Harrison He'll Work For You Marry K< Sarah Luger 4. Further intercollegiate rela- John Joiner • ' Henry La# I advocate an increased effort to- tions, and Edwin Kashy „ ,, John Lyl% ward class unity. I will work whole 5. represent faithfully the entire Maurice Keathley I am genuinely interested in our heartedly for the class of '55, and student body. Bob Kirkham LOUIS ISRAEL class and in our school affairs and try to promote a successful Junior Vice-President Fines Martin if elected, I will earnestly endeavor Dance. Sherrill Carmichael Tom McKtttrick to carry out the wishes of our class Secretary-Treasurer If elected, I will Wade Melton and make 1953-64 our best year at Clayton Stone 1. Try to heighten student inter- Jane Ryba Junior President Rice. Student Council Representative est in the Student Association Joan Ryba . • Mary Anne Mewhinney Bill Allen 2. Seek improvement of student Austin Scott Past experience in serving the Russell Baird recreation facilities Carolyn Thomas Class of '54 urges me to again seek Betty Belsher 3. Work hard and do my best to George Zenner its confidence in furthering the (Continued on Page 8) Carolyn Thomas For Cheerleader Pd. Adv. 51v'
MARCH 27, IMS THE THRESHER Five ARMSTRONG Thinclads Finish Rice Representative 3rd Behind Aggies, LSII in Traek Meet The FRED DUCKETT Attends M$F Seminar The powerful Texas Aggie track PINAREED Each year, the Methodist Student Fellowships of coljfges and field team of Colonel Frank throughout the nation sponsor a Christian Citizen Seminar, Anderson literaly ran away from Available in . .. which fifty students selected from the various colleges attend. L.S.U. and Rice in a triangular track meet at Baton Rouge last • WHITE This year, Shirley Armstrong was chosen to represent Rice. Saturday. Shirley reported that she found the seminar of great in- The Aggies had four double win- • YELLOW terest. The students met in ners and amassed 97 points, while Senators and Representatives, and $3.95 New York-on February 1, L.S.U. struggled to pick up 47 • PINK were privileged to ask questions. joints for second place. Rice show- where they spent three days, Shirley said that the best part • BLUE In much improvement over the per- and then went to Washington, D. C., of her entire trip was getting to formance in the Border Olympics, for three days. meet and know the other students • GREY scored 23 points for third place. While in New York, the group who attend the seminar. Repre- (Continued on Page 6) All with French Cuffs went to the United Nations Organ- senting a broad cross-section of ma- ization Building, where they were jor fields, the students were college and Collar Pin FREE. briefed on the functions and pur- juniors and seniors from all sec- USMC declared today. pose of the Organization. Talks tions of the country. Capt. Quillian said two officer were given to them by Mrs. Eleanor 0 candidate training programs Roosevelt and other prominent lead- are open to both married and single ers of the U. N. The group partic- Marines Announce college students. He advised inter- ipated in panel discussions on such ested college men to contact him In For Your PINAREED Collar Shirts and topics as "World Nationalism," and Training Program the Navy Building or call EXT-255 "What Does It Mean To Love My for an interview. The next class Neighbor?" They also visited the For Students for college graduates convenes July —the largest assortment of fine quality International House. The Marine Coigis has announced 9 at the Marine Corps Schools, The better part of the seminar, in that due to the current expansion Quantico, Virginia. Applicants at- MANHATTAN Sport Shirts - Underwear Shirley's opinion, was the Washing- of its regular officer strength, it tend a ten-week course. Upon suc- ton part. There they attended ses- will offer approximately 3,000 reg- cessful completion of this course, sions of the House, Senate, and Su- ular commissions between now and the candidate becomes a Second and Sportswear . . . preme Court. They interviewed June 1956, Capt. S. W. Quillian, Lieutenant. See ED NIRKEN'S (B.A. '36) UNIVERSITY m. wi MEN'S and BOYS' SHOP "IN THE VILLAGE"
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Six TfeB THRBSHBR MARCH ST, IMS Baylor vs. Riec In Baseball tnin; Other Sports See Aetna Abo Spring sports activity began in faced the defending conferenoe I Texas lost Wesley Ellis, the 8WCI in the top ten in the individual The Rice track and field earnest for the Owls this week, as champion Longhonu in Houston, individual champion, but have Lie match, returning. varsity and freshmen, lift the baseball, tennis, track, and golf Harold Standish is the only return- Pinkston, Fred Blackmar, and Ber- Tomorrow, the Owl linksters faoe day for the Tens Relays in squads either saw action yesterday, ing letterman from the *52 squad. | nard Riviere, all of whom finished | Stephen P. Austin at Nacogdoches. today tnd tomorrow. or will see it today and tomorrow. Coach Dell Morgan's baseball nine opens a two game conference series with the Baylor Bears on the Owl diamond this afternoon. With lettermen at practically every posi- tion, the Bears are top contenders for the league title. Both contests begin at 3 PM. Meanwhile, the Rice Freshman IF M CAN WIN squad journeys to Waco to engage the Baylor Cubs, tomorrow after- noon. It will be the season opener for Red Bale's Owlets. The Owl tennis team played La- THESE WINGS YOU CAN EARN OVER mar Tech of Beaumont here yes- terday, but the Thresher went to press too early to include the re- ; suits. ! The Rice netters open their con- ference competition tomorrow <5.000 A YEAR AFTER GRADUATION against the Texas Aggie sat Col- lege Station. The A&M squad was runner-up to the champion Texas team last year, but has lost R. G. Important facts about the opportunities for YQU DeBerry, conference singles champ and the doubles combination of Tate and Gray, which reached the as a Commissioned Officer—Pilot or Aircraft Observer— doubles semi-finals. Nevertheless, the Cadets are contenders again this year as shown by their 7-0 vic- in the United States Air Force tory over Oklahoma, the team that Rice beat 5-2. The Owl golf team drew a rough Must I be a college graduate to take Aviation Cadet Training? Do Aircraft Observers get flying training, too? assignment yesterday, when they No. But you must have completed a minimum of 60 semester Yes. Aircraft Observer Cadets receive approximately 200 hours hours or 90 quarter hours toward a degree. In addition, under of "in the air" instructions. The primary phase of Aircraft Owl Netters Take the new Aviation Cadet training program, you must be be- Observer training is the same for all branches (navigation, tween the ages of 19 and 26 Yi years, unmarried, and in good bombardment, etc.). The basic and advanced phases of training physical condition—with high requirements for eyes, ears, vary, depending on the specific course you pursue. Second Straight; ' heart and teeth. What kind of airplanes wiH I fly? How long before I get my commission? Blank St Mary's 7-0 You will fly jets. The Pilot Cadet takes his first instructions in The promising Owl tennis squad 60 calendar weeks. You will receive the finest aviation training in the world—training that not only equips you to fly modern a light, civilian-type plane of approximately 100 horsepower, took their second straight spring then graduates to the 600 horsepower T-6 "Texan" before victory last Saturday as they white- military aircraft but prepares you for executive and administra- washed the Saint Mary's of San tive work as well. At the completion of your training, you will have acquired a commission ad a 2nd Lieutenant and the [you are flying such famous first-line aircraft as F-86 Sabre, Antonio squad, 7-0, on the Rice f-S0 Scorpion, B-47 Stratojet, B-50 Superfortress. Observer Courts. coveted silver wings of the United States Air Force. f Cadets take flight instructions in the C-47 Dakota, the T-29 The Owls, 5-2 victors over a strong Oklahoma University squad Where do I take my framing? Cenvair, and the TB-SO Superfortress before advancing to first- in the season opener a week previ- Pre-flight training will be at Lackland Air Force Base, San line aircraft such as the F-89 Scorpion, B-47 Stratojet. ous, did not drop a single set in Antonio, Texas. Primary, basic and advanced training will be capturing five singles matches and taken at any one of the many Air Force bases located throughout WHI my commission be in the Regular Air Force or Reserve? two doubles. Seven of the 14 sets the South and Southwest. Aviation Cadet graduates,, both Pilots and Aircraft Observers, copped by Coach George Richey's • What happens if J flunk the training course? get Reserve commissions as 2nd Lieutenants and become eligible Owls were by love scores. to apply for a regular Air Force Commission when they have In the number 1 match, Wayne Every effort is made to help students whose progress is unsatis- completed 18 months of active duty. Bennett took the first set easily factory. You can expect extra instructions and whatever indi- vidual attention you may require. However, if you fail to from Trice Haas, 6-0, and captured How long must f remain in Service? the second set 6-3, after Trice ral- complete the course as an Aviation Cadet, you will be required to serve a two-year enlistment to fulfill the minimum requirement After graduation from the Aviation Cadet Program, you are lied to tie the count at 3-3. Comp- under Selective Service laws. Veterans who have completed a ton Rees overwhelmed Ted Carter tendered an indefinite appointment in the United States Air tour of military service will be discharged upon request if they Force Reserve and are called to active duty with the United with a strong service in the num- fail to complete the course. ber 2 singles, 6-2, 6-0. States Air Force* for a period of three years. * Robin Robinson- took the after- What pay do I get as an Aviation Cadet? And after? noon's third match over George De What recreation and leisure time will I have as a Cadet? Leon, 6-4, 6-0, while . Dale Miller, As an Aviation Cadet you draw $109.20 a month pay. In Discipline Will be rigid—especially for the first few weeks. the little soph sensation, breezed addition, you get summer and winter uniforms, flight clothes, However, it is not all work. You'll find swimming pools, handball by Bob Rivera, 6-0, 6-1. Emory equipment, food, housing, medical and dental care and insurance courts, movies and other forms of recreation on the post. Douglas completed the afternoon's ... all free. After you are commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant you will be earning $5,300.00 a year—with unlimited opportunities singles play by tripping Jim Callan, « Where will I be stationed when I get my commission? 6-2, 6-0. for advancement. You may be stationed anywhere in the world .. . Hawaii, Far Rees and Miller combined forces East, Europe, Puerto Rico, elsewhere. During your tour of duty, to outclass Haas and Carter in the Are all Aviation Cadets trained to be Pilots? number 1 doubles match, 6-0, 6-0. No. You can choose between becoming a Pilot or an Aircraft you will be in close touch with the latest developments in new Bennett and Robinson ended the Observer. Men who choose the latter will become commissioned flying techniques. You will continue to build up your flying team match by trouncing De Leon officers in Navigation, Bombardment, Radar Operation, or experience and later should have no difficulty securing a CAA and Rivera, 6-2, 6-2. Aircraft Performance Engineering. commercial pilot or navigator rating. O THINCLADS (Continued from Page 5) Rice's surprising halfmiler Ed Your future is assured if you can qualify! Here's what to do: Davis, showing improvement every week, won the 880 in 1:56 for the Take a transcript of your college^ credits and a copy of your birth certificate to your nearest Owls' first place. Davis' time in / Air Force Base or Recruiting Station. Fill out the application they give you. x the half and Baker's 440 time of 47.6 were both aided by the fa,ct If application is accepted, the Air Force will arrange for you to take a physical that the two rates were run out of 2 examination at government expense. a chute. That is, they were begun $ Next, you will be given a written and manual aptitude test. on the straightaway on the oppo- site side from the finish line, there- If you pass your physical and other tests, you will be scheduled for an by completely eliminating the en- 4 Aviation Cadet graining class. The Selective Service Act allows you tire first curve. a four-month deferment while waiting class assignment. Other Rice students came from Billy Ed Daniels' close second in the 440, James "Popeye" Beavers WHERE TO GET MORE DETAILS seconds in the 100, 220 and broad Visit your nearest Air Force Base, Air Force Recruiting Officer, jump, Henry Winston's second in or your nearest Air Force ROTC Unit. Or write to: the gruelling two mile run, and the AVIATION CADET, HEADQUARTERS, U. S. AIR FORCE Owls' 440 relay team's second Washington 25, D. C. place. •' ' ' '»• • • ' * ' ; * ' ' ' «b
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Efcht THE THRESHER MARCH 17. IMS (Continued from Page 4) 2. a new BICE Auditorium and Brad Thompson OWLOOK SC Ed Clayton Student-Union building; Jay Weidler Joan Cooley 3. increased student - Student Sophomore Class Offices (Continued from Page 7) (Continued from page 1) Mary Coy Council-faculty co-operation. President SMU Strong Ross Rumph John Dell Brasher ment appears to be rather imma- Fred Duckett Gus Sehill Bob Buck Southern Methodist shapes up as ture since the fresher had notice a strong contender, with a strong of this on at least two instances, Bill Hanley pitching staff and several proven Gerald McCarty sluggers. The Ponies downed TCU and the bulletin board, in the lounge 1. To work as hard not to be in two non-conference games this had notices of the change on it. It caught as I did to catch this year, 4-3 and 10-7. was argued that the main purpose who for year. Hollig Morton, an effective hurl- of this clause in the By-law is to 2. To put forth my bset efforts er last year, is back along with sev- insure the validity of the expense so that the '53-'54 Soph Class eral promising sophs. Tom Ballin- limit and not to disqualify candi- will be the best. ger, All-SWC outfielder and a .365 dates. This writer does not contend what (or 3. To do my uttermost in show- hitter, returns, along with second ing initiative and aggressive- baseman Charles Galey, who blast- with this view; the point in ques- ness while trying to be a sat- ed out 3 triples and 2 homeruns in tion appears to be the adherence to isfactory leader. '52 league play. the rules as written. Why have a BALFOUR Ray Sauer The infield may prove to be a written rule if the end purpose of If I'm elected Sophomore Presi- headache for Coach Alex Hooks, it can be obtained without the use dent. I'll do my best to give Rice's but Verde Dickey and Dale Moore of it? Putting it in writting safe- greatest class the leadership it provide an experienced coaching Sophomore SC Representative needs and deserves for good organi- staff. guards all the candidates, and this zation. Aggies Loss is overlooked when arguments are given to make the late accounts Fred Woods Texas A&M's biggest loss was Sincerely believing that I am center fielder Bobby Farmer, top valid. Although there will be cases capable of furthering the interest Aggie hitter and league homerun of so-called injustice, the blame Nancy Moore Honor Council Representative and activities of my class in 1953- leader. The infield is strengthened usually falls upon the individual Forest Ralph Mary Lou Breazeale 54, I am seeking the office of Soph- by the return of Bill Munnerlyn at I stand for representation and and is not a situation over which Bob Cargill omore President. first and Jerry Lastelick at third. communication. Representation of he has no control. Fred Duckett Vice-President Melvin Work, who divided last the Junior class' views and com- Wallis Elston Katie Hunter year's mound duty with Bob Tank- munications between the council A real injustice occurred when a Dorothy Farrington If you want a hard-working, co- ersley, is a returning, letterman,
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