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ESrTCIAX. PHONE m CHAPEL HILL, N. C, WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 1935 ECSXESS PHONE 4 J 55 NUMBER 170 f vgn '"h VWa 22 the Editor The voluminous senior class com mencement invita- MORE PAGING -ticns have aroused some contro versy among the near-departing. It seems that the extreme change in invitation form didn't click -with everyone. It's none of our business, but -we'd like to put in a good word for Jack' Pool's Gargantuan cre ation. Forty -tiny pages of sen ior class history, showing prog ress (and decline, if any) throughout four years, should prove interesting to the receiv- ers and anticipated-gif t-givers. I Of course, there is: less dignity in receiving a miniature scrap book than in getting a gilt-edged "'you-are-invited" card. But blue sport-jerseys aren't as dignified as trim jackets for regalia, eith er, and nobody has cared much. We think Pool and his helpers should be congratulated for an obviously difficult handling of a job which takes some work. The imminent application of paint to the in SAVE THE SURFACE terior of some of our dormitories is another move on the part of the administration to better dor mitory conditions here. It is also another of the rec ommendations of the Student Advisory Committee which the administration has adopted. The pleasing part about this latter item is that serious considera tion is being given to every rec ommendation which this student group drew up, and that is an accomplishment in our student government set-up for which we should be thankful. The painting efforts are more appreciated when we realize that our buildings department is working under a budget which allows very little for anything except rank necessities. Evi dently the administration agreed mith the student committee when the latter group said that paint twas a necessity. Last night's mix-up, when we had about a half- CLEARING BOUSE dozen events coming off at the -same time, should have some ef fect in bringing about a co-op-erative movement in which cam pus organizations can partici pate in bringing speakers , or programs to the campus. We mentioned yesterday that there should be a clearing house for campus presentations, where dates for events and programs could be meted out. The co operative element enters in when various groups get togeth er and bring speakers under the auspices of a collective student group. The dates could be easily arranged if a central clearing house was set up to help in ar ranging the programs. - - The student union, Graham .Memorial, should be the medium for dispensing dates. At pres ent, use of the buildings is granted at South building, but there is no sense adding to the duties up there. The Y. M. C. A. has enough to do as it is, so that leaves Graham Memorial, by THIRTEEN TAPPED INTO r.MJBEESfflP IN ORDER OF GRAIL Six Juniors and Seven Sooho- mores Constitute Group of Initiates to Society. BANQUET, DANCE FOLLOW Thirteen men active in cam pus affairs were initiated to membership in the Order of the Grail last night ane initiates: James Fergu son Finlay, Chattanooga, Tenm; John Johnston Parker, Jr., Charlotte; Benjamin Sheppard W mis, Winston-Sal em : Fran cis Fries Willingham, Winston Salem; Eugene Ernest Eutsler, Jr., Goldsboro; John Griffith J ohnson, Winston-Salem. Edward Lemuel Voliva, Bel haven; Lester W. McCarn, Kan- napolis; George Cyrus MacFar- land, . Charlotte; Fred Henry Weaver, Aberdeen; Melvin Nel- T T t -XT T T- son, . i onxers, in . x . ; b rancis Hilliard Fairley, Monroe ; John Oliver Drake, Warrenton. For the new members the Grail will give a banquet Friday night in' Graham Memorial. Fur ther they will be honored at the order's last spring dance Sat urday night in Bynum gym, 9 to 12. Of the tapped students, six are fraternity men, 11 are North Carolinians, six are juniors, seven sophomores. Capitalism On Judgment Docket As Williams, Woodhouse Meet Debate Sponsored By Political Union Meeting Is Result of Challenge to Liberty Leaguer Durfee by Communist Williams. AUDIENCE WILL BE JUDGE WTiile capitalism stands at the dock for judgment, Prosecutors Arnold Williams and James Wishart will deliver the indict ment and Counsels for Defense E. J. Woodhouse and Winthrop Durfee will testify good charac ter to the accused at 8:30 to night in Gerrard hall. Sponsored by the Carolina Political Union, the challenge de bate will detonate around the query: Resolved, that socialism is the only hope for American society. In the heat of the firing will be the twin citadels of pri vate property and private pro fit, the very bones of capital ism's strength and banes of radical existences. Love: Revolution "Falling in love may be grad ual, but not getting married," observed Revolutionary Social ist Williams, soapboxer for Nor man Thomas in 1931-32, illus trating his belief that while the need for economic reform may develop gradually, the change must be spontaneous by revo Stalin a-. himself "17 miles left of Lenin," Williams maintains, "Socialism will come by force or threat of force." Original instigator of the de bate, free-lancing red without party affiliation, "Jeff ersonian communist" by his own testi mony, Wishart believes social ism will be a fact in America be before the capitalistic tycoons know it, that their protest against the new order will be the only occasion for bloodshed. Professor Woodhouse, liberal Democrat, ex-lawyer, ex-politician, ex-army cmcer, will de- (Continued on page four) Freshman Smoker , The freshman smoker is definitely scheduled for 9 o'clock tomorrow night in Swain hafl. W. A. Olsen of the English department will be the featured speaker of the evening. This is the last social un dertaking of the Muilis ad ministration and all freshmen, especially fresh co-eds, are urged to come and enjoy the free food, smokes, and Billy KanofFs sweet music ADVISERS REQUEST DORMS BE PAINTED Buildings Department Considers , Advisory Committee Plan. Painting of the University dormitories, a - recommendation of the Student Advisory Com mittee, is being tentatively con sidered by the buildings depart ment, according to P. L. Burch, superintendent of buildings. The department hopes to be gin painting the interiors of Old West and Old East within the next few days, and have them finished by commencement. Plans call for the completion of painting in the other dorms be fore school begins next fall. Francis Fairley stated that this new project was the result of investigation done recently by the Student Advisory Com mittee, and is one of the first of many reforms that the commit tee hopes to accomplish. " Student Accounts The administration of the University wishes to remind all seniors and other candi dates for degrees that before they can receive their diplo mas it is necessary that they settle all amounts owed to the University, including accounts with the business office, Swain hall,, the library, the laundry, the Book Exchange, Spencer hall, the student loan fund, and all laboratory fees. In addition each candidate for a degree is reminded that he must pay $5 diploma fee and must make arrangements with the Book Exchange for the rental of a cap and gown. Action On Constitution Will Be Main Objective Of New Pool Committee The possibility of action on a student constitution will be the main object of Jack Pool's Re cently appointed committee on activities and improvements at its meeting at 4 :30 p. m. today. This committee, headed by Harper Barnes, ex-president of the student body, and composed of prominent men on the cam pus, was appointed as a result of Pool's pre-campaign - promises and also a vigorous campaign carried on by the Daily Tar Heel for a written constitution for Carolina student govern ment. Pool also stated that the com mittee will gather material for eomnilinsr a manual of extra curricular activities on the cam pus. -They are not necessarily to draw up and submit a consti tution, but to consider its advis ability. However, if a constitu tion of any kind is drawn up, it must be submitted to the stu dent body for approval. Clarfi Mitts Caroliima ISRAEL DISCUSS HEBREWRADICAI Jewish Rabbi Tells of Social Idealism, Concepts of Old Testament Prophets. Emphasizing the radical so cial ' ideals of the Hebrew pro phets, Rabbi Edward L. Israel opened his address last night in Gerrard hall with the statement, I am surprised that Hamilton Fish has not introduced a bill to prevent the reading of the Bible." Israel stated that the social idealism of Old Testament pro phets was tremendously revo lutionary, both socially and re ligiously. "Yet it is remark able," said Israel, "that these old fellows have become the cherished possessions of so many people, who yet make outcasts of the leaders of their day who hold the same ideals." Anti-Religious The rabbi showed that the He brew leaders were anti-religious in that they were opposed to the concepts of their day, and anti chauvinist in defying tradition to constructively criticize their country. Another outstanding concept of the ancient religious pro phets, according to Israel, was that they stood strongly against religious complacency. A banquet wiU be tendered to Dr. Israel tonight by Tau Epsi lon Phi fraternity at the Caro lina Inn. President Graham, Deans House and Bradshaw, and Y. M. C. A. Secretary Co mer will be in attendance. Rabbi Israel will speak again tonight at 7:30 o'clock in Ger rard hall on the "Social Ideals of Modern Judaism." Pffl BETE TO TAKE 33 NEW MEMBERS NEXT FRIDAY NIGHT Number, 25 Smaller Than Last Year, Will Include 19 Jun iors and 14 Seniors. SMITH PRINCIPAL SPEAKER Elections to Phi Beta Kappa, one of the highest honors of the campus, will become known next Friday night when all neophytes will be initiated and feted at a banquet in Graham Memorial. The speaker of the evening will be Dr. Henry Louis Smith, pres ident emeritus of Washington and Lee University. The occasion will be the an nual spring meeting of Phi Beta Kappa and will begin at 7:30 p. m. Some 33 new members, 19 juniors and 14 seniors will be taken in. The number this year is 25 smaller than that of last year, but the general schol astic average is higher. 92.5 Average Necessary A scholastic average of 92.5 must be made for eight quarters by students in order to be eligi ble for membership in .the or ganization. The scholar who maintains the highest scholastic average , for the eight quarters automatically becomes president of the group, and the one with the second highest vice-president. Last year a record number of 45 students, the largest known in the history of the University, was initiated into the society, with Lawrence Thompson and Joe Sugarman president and vice-president, respectively. says People Are With In FifIit To Sid University Of Alleged Subversiveiiess Textile Bulletin Editor Warns That University Will Fall Unless It Is Purged of Radical Influences Rampant Among Faculty And Students; Heated Debate Follows Discussion. Hurling and ducking bombshell after bombshell into and from the amassed ranks of local undergraduates and faculty members, Textile Bulletin Editor David Clark attempted to meet all ques tions last night as to his attacks on the University and the teaching of "subversive doctrines of atheism, socialism, and communism." A spirited give-and-take marked Clark's first public appearance here. i "The politicians of this state have their ears to the ground," Clark warned. ''When they wake up to the fact that the mass of the common -people are behind me in condemning - radical activities at the University, the University will suffer." A T J A. 1J a ' - SYMPHONIC BANDS PLAY TfflSEVENING Orchestral Units of Greensboro And Chapel Hill Will Offer Concert at 8:30 Tonight. The combined symphony or chestras of the Greater Universi ty will present a concert of classical and modern composi tions, in Hill Music hall this evening at 8:30. The 80-piece orchestra will be under the ba ton of H. H. Fuchs, head of the orchestral department at the Woman's College of the Univer sity at Greensboro. For several weeks the com bined orchestras, consisting of some 30 musicians from Chapel Hill and the University and the 40 or more girls in the Greens boro unit symphony, have re hearsed the program. First Concert Last night the combined group I presented the firsFconcert of the series in Aycock auditorium in Greensboro where an enthusias tic audience received it with hearty applause. Earl A. Slo- cum of the University music de partment was the conductor in last evening's performance. Several of the outstanding youthful musicians of the state are members of the combined or chestra, including several state high school music contest win ners of former years. The program is as follows : "Egmont Overture," Beethoven; "Symphony No. 8," Beethoven; "Waltz of the Flowers from the Nutcracker Suite," Tschaikow- ski; and three movements of the "Caucasian Sketches Suite," "In the Village," "In the Mosque," and "Procession of the Sardar," by Ippolitow-Ivanow. GRUMMAN IN MEBANE R. M. Grumman, lieutenant governor of the local Kiwanis division and extension director, left last night for Mebane to speak at the local Kiwanis club. Gnunman's district comprises some ten Carolina organizations. Di Senate The Di Senate discussed plans last night for increasing campus interest in the organization, many suggestions being made which will be discussed at the meeting next week. Phi Adjourns The Phi Assembly fell prey to an extremely early adjournment last night because of the appear ance of David Clark at Gerrard hall. no n K , a uu Liu i j ieiu lo anyone m my advocacy of legitimate free dom of speech, but I condemn the cowardly attempt of certain professors, to crawl under the cover of freedom of speech while trying to instill subversive doc trines into the minds of boys and girls entrusted into their care," the exponent of "the masses of North Carolina com mon people" told a large audi ence gathered to hear the Amer ican Liberty League sponsored speaker. Stands for Free Speech "I stand for freedom of speech for all citizens of North Carolina including college pro fessors," he continued. "I con sider it cowardly and contempti ble for college professors to use their classrooms to instill their pet ideas of atheism, socialism, and communism into the minds of students who come from the homes of people who do not sub scribe to any such subversive doctrines." ' ' Asked a direct question as to whether he is seeking the resig nation of Dr. Frank Graham or any professors in the Universi ty, Clark replied, "I think no one could be found to fill President Graham's office better than he. There are certain prof essors at Chapel Hill who . . . seek to instill atheism, socialism, and communism into the minds of the students. I would like to see several resignations among them." Citing alleged results of radi cal teachings at the University, Clark declared, "At the present time the communist headquar ters in North Carolina are in charge of a former student of the University." iHe cited this claim as a result of radical teachings in this institution. "If there is a fight between the University and the cotton man ufacturing industry, the first blows were struck by persons connected with the University." Blames Chase , The blame for radical propa ganda in the University, Clark laid at the feet of former Presi dent Harry Woodburn Chase. His statement was, "It is my firm conviction that Dr. Chase is responsible for the establish ment of teaching atheism, so cialism, and communism at the University." At this, and at a few other of Clark's statements, the audience burst out in spontaneous laughter.-:; " vv - ;- v - - Dean D. D. Carroll of the school of commerce from the floor asked point blank, "Do you" think the analyzing of the facts of socialism and commun ism should be permitted in polit , (Continued on page tico) rights and elimination.
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