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Ml y Cloud and colder Z 525 THE ONLY COLLEGE DAILY IN THE SOUTHEAST- VOLUME XLVHI Buunew: 9886 Circulation: 9881 CHAPEL HILL. N. C SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1939 NUMBER 3 Editorial: 43St New: 4351 Sikt: 6906 MUSIC STUDENTS TO BE PRESENTED IN RECITAL TODAY Speaker Bankhead And Lindsay Warren Look Over Institute Photo iegislature May Ban !Davis From Floor I 'I Institute Of Government Purpose Explained Delegation Of Notables Will Visit Chapel Hill For Opening Of Laboratory Building By R. W. MADRY ' An organization whose work is im portant enough for the governor and the state's whole congressional delega tion, headed by Speaker Bankhead himself, to take time out of their busy schedules to come here to take part in the formal opening of its new home, must be doing something tremendous ly distinctive. . And that is exactly what these digni taries are going to do at the opening of the new $50,000 governmental lab oratory, November 29 and 30, of the Institute of Government, which has its headquarters here, but whose 'work extends to every federal agency, state department, court house, and city hall ,jn the state. . . - -- -y . y' We knew all along that the Institute had something significant. In fact, we had followed its work cursorily since it was only a dream in the mind of the University law professor, Albert Coates, who is its director. We also had a vague idea of its expansion and growth down through the ensuing 10 years. But we had only a general sort of picture. When Director Coates announced the opening of the Institute of Govern ment's long needed laboratory the first of its kind in the country, by the way we decided to pay the Institute offices a visit and see for ourselves. We did, and we were literally amazed at the scope of the program, the vol ume of useful and valuable work al ready accomplished, and the even larger volume in progress. . In fact, we felt much as Jonathan Daniels did when he wrote "A South erner Discovers the South." Here we were, a Chapel Hillian discovering a local organization which is probably better known over the state and na tion than it is by some University peo ple right at home. '.- The Institute has five staff members and five additional consultants at work on day-to-day legal and governmental problems for officials and citizens over the state. It has been housed at one time or another in a corner of the Professor Names Nine Books To Be Classed As First Rate Linker Says Others Are Not Worthless, But Are Over shadowed By Masterpieces By vMaN GILLESPIE "There have been only ninefirst rate books written in the history of man," declared R. W. Linker, assis tant professor of French at the Uni versity, to one' of his classes recently. "The Bible," Homer's "Iliad" and "Odyssey," Virgil's "Aenead," Dante's "Divine Comedy," Cervantes' "Don Quixote," the plays of Shakespeare, Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales," and "Faust" by Goethe are the major works of the world, in my opinion. "The other books are not worth less," declared Dr. Linker, "but these nine books stand out so conspiciously above them. They have been read, re printed, and translated so often that the whole world for centuries has, been familiar with them. These Works, (Continued on page 2, column 6) Law school basement and in the attic of the state capitol, has outgrown its quarters several times,- and now oc cupies the whole of the old Methodist church here. The auditorium out front, which houses its library and exhibits, is quite a large hall. But except for the nar rowest possible aisles, every foot of space was covered with tables and shelves piled high with books, periodi cals, and other governmental mate rials from every state in the union and many foreign countries. We learned later that the Institute receives 150 governmental magazines and 175 newspapers and has one of the most comprehensive collections of current governmental materials in the country. Right now it was a prob lem to thread our way through the maze of files and displays. And so to the offices of the director-and staff in.' the rear, which were already bustling with activity, although it was still only 8:30 in the morning. "I see you spend more time in church than you formerly did," we greeted Professor Coates, who has the reputation of working day and night and most of Sunday, too, and who would hardly take time out for any thing except church. His comeback was, as usual, quick and to the point. "Sure," he rejoined. "That's what I always tell the staff. You can't spend too much time in church." MANY GUIDEBOOKS AND MANUALS Harry McGalliard, who edits "Popu lar Government" monthly and is Mr. Coates right hand man, came over about this time. Mr. Coates had him chnw ns over the offices, work rooms, mimeographing shop, and library, and thence to the Institute's files and dis plays of its own work. We knew vaguely that tha Institute put out various guidebooks, manuals, and special studies for different pub lic officials. But we never realized it had issued more than a score of these, and that they encompassed vital gov ernmental functions all the way from listing taxes to the many valuable but frequently obscure services the fed (Continued on page 4, column 1) Social Workers Plan Thanksgiving: Party The University social workers, 75 strong, will break , down Tuesday night for some" real fun when they get together for a Thanksgiving party at 8 o'clock in the Episcopal Parish house. All social workers are asked to leave behind their long faces and join the trek to the Parish house in sweaters, skirts, and saddle shoes. Slip In The Type The presentation of Paul Green's "The Highland Call" will not be given next Tuesday and Wednesday as was announced in the Daily Tar Heel, but will be given on the nights Kof December 5 and 6. - - f ... . i ; ;- - .. ' ' - v ' r FORUM TO FEATURE LABOR PROBLEMS Panel Discussion ! Will Follow Films Labor problems and organization will take the stage at the Graham Me morial film forum Tuesday night at 7:30 when two movies, "The People of the Cumberland" and "Millions of Us," will be shown under the direc tion of Chairman DeWitt Barnett, fol lowed by a panel discussion. "The People of Cumberland" deals with the economic conditions in the Cumberland district in Tennessee and the rise of labor unionism there. It depicts the work of the Highlander folk school with unionism. ,There is a dramatic story woven about such? in cidents as the murder of a union or ganizer by hired thugs and a mass meeting held in LaFollette, Tennessee. The movie is produced by Frontier Films and its commentator is Erskine Caldwell. "Millions of Us" is a Hollywood pro duction, a dramatic story of the fight for labor unionization in industry. The story revolves about the conflict in a . certain industry between union men and "scabs." Plans are under way to secure a union organizer in the vicinity to take part in the forum leadership. The dis cussion will center around the ques tion, "Is Class Struggle Necessary Under Capitalism?" ' Koch Is Weekending In New York City Dr. Frederick H. Koch, of the Carolina Playmakers, is in New York city this weekend attending the annual meeting of the National Theater con ference. Dr. Koch is representing the Uni versity at the conference, which is a cooperative organization of directors of community and university theaters operating on funds provided by the Rockefeller foundation. Among conference speakers are: Mrs. Hallie Flanagan, former direc tor of the Federal Theater project, who has visited Chapel Hill on several occasions; and Charles Meredith, di rector of the Dock Street theater at Charleston, S. C. While in New York Dr. Koch plans to make the .rounds of Broadway and to attend to matters of business con nected with the Playmakers. He will ber on hand at the premiere o"f "Key Largo," by Maxwell Anderson, who was a student in his drama courses at the University of North Dakota many years ago. Harvard, Yale, Princeton Dominate State Department WASHINGTON, D. C (ACP) The U. S. state department may be the representative to the world of the en tire nation, but it's a Harvard-Yale- Princeton delegation so far as the country's colleges are concerned. A recent study of the approximately 700 members of this particular govern ment unit reveals that almost 25 per cent are from the "big. three" uni versities of the East, with Harvard ranking first, Yale second" and Prince ton third. , Program Will Begin Promptly At 4:30 In Hill Music Hall The music recital in Hill hall today at 4:30 begins the student recitals for this season. The program will be: "March Religieuse," Guilmant (or gan), by Frances Lee; "First Move ment Sonata in C Sharp Minor," Haydn (piano), by Thomas Vail; "Ver gin, tutta amor," Durante, "Selve, voi che le sper anze," Rosa (vocal), by Thomas Holt, accompanied by Jose phine Andoe; "Allegro Concerto XXIII," Viotti (violin), by William Moore, accompanied by Irvin Zimmer man; "May Night," Palmgren (piano), by Raymond Martin; "Litany," Schu bert, "To Music," Schubert (vocal), by William Upton, accompanied by Rob ert Bra wley; "Arabesque No. 1," De bussy (piano), by Marjorie Keiger; "Pa vane," Ravel, "Andantino," Mar-tini-Kreisler (violin), by Jesse Swan, accompanied by Josephine Andoe; "Prelude and Fugue in A sharp, No. 1," Bach (organ), by Raymond Mar tin; "Laciatemi Morire," Monteverdi, "The Maiden and the Butterfly," d'ASbert (violin), by Mary Jean Bron son, accompanied by Marjorie Keiger; "Fugue in E minor," Handel (piano) by Mary Munch; "Fanfare," Jacques Lemmens (organ), by George Foote. Irvin Zimmerman To Give Recital Over WRAL Today Irvin Zimmerman of the University music department, will present a piano recital this afternoon over radio sta tion WRAL at 3 o'clock. The program is the twelfth in the series sponsored by the University Ex tension division of which Dr. Ralph McDonald is radio supervisor. Zimmerman's program will include selections of the late 17th and early j 18th centuries. From Henry Purcell's "Suites, Etudes, et Pieces pour le Cla vecin," Zimmerman will play "Air," "Corant," "Hornpipe," and "Prelude." Johann Mattheson's "Gigue" will be the next selection and will be followed bv Claude Daauin's "Rondo: Le Coucou." . .... Also on the program will be "Sonata (Prestissimo)" by Domenico Scarlat ti, and Wolferane Mozart's "Fantasie in D Minor." "Pinafore" Aspirants Must Sing Selection For Toms Tuesday Persons who wish to try for a prin cipal part in the Playmakers' produc tion of "Pinafore" must be prepared Tuesday to sing a selection from the opera, Professor John Toms, co-direc tor of the show aid today. Scores are available in the library of Hill Music hall for use at any time in the building. Tryouts for lead parts will be held at 4 o'clock this Tuesday $n the Music hall choral room. Following are characters and songs to be learned for tryouts: Mrs. Cripps (alto), "I'm Called Little Buttercup' RalDh Rackstraw (tenor-lead). "A Maiden Fair to See"; Captain Cor coran (second tenor or high baritone), "Fair Moon, to Thee I Sing"; Sir Joseph Porter (second tenor or bari tone), "When-1 Was a Lad"; Dick Deadeye (bass), "The Merry Maiden and the Tar"; Josephine (soprano), "Sorry Her Lot"; Bill Bobstay (boat swain, baritone), Bob Becket (boat swain's mate, bass), and Hebe (small singing and speaking part) will be given parts from the ensembles to sing. ' Sophomores Called For Annual Photos Jack Lynch, editor, of the Yackety Yack, requests that all sophomores whose names begin with A or B have pictures made Monday from 9 o'clock to 5 :30 at Wootten-Monlton's. Students must wear white shirt, black tie, and dark coat. Fees will be collected later. It is urgent that pictures be made on appointed days. Speaker . x . s : ' " - v ' ' x-rv -:::--- : . ik: -::-.:-.-.- - '" : V.,. -v " -"' -? m Rabbi Edward N. Calisch of Rich mond, who will deliver a sermon to night on "Education and Life," first in a series of sermons to be presented this year, in Hill hall at 8 o'clock. RABBI CALISCH TO GIVE SERMON HERE TONIGHT Glee Clubs To Take Part In Program At Hill Music Hall Tonight at 8 o'clock in -Jlill music hall, Rabbi Edward N. Calisch of Richmond, Virginia, will speak on "Education and Life" to members of the student body, faculty members, townspeople, and guests of the Uni versity. Before the sermon, the men's and women's glee clubs of the University will sing several selections. Dr. Calisch will be introduced by Dr. Frank P. Graham. Miss Louise Jor dan and Bill Tenenblatt will assist in presiding.. RECEPTION Immediately after, the speech, an informal reception will be given in the lounge of Graham Memorial at which time those who wish to meet and talk with Dr. Calisch will be given an opportunity to do so. Mrs. Walter Spearman and Mrs. R. B. House will serve tea and coffee, and will be assisted by Misses Henrietta Logan, Hilah Ruth. Mayer, Lucile Miller, Frances Pizer, and Grace Rutledge. Records will provide a musical background for the reception.. Tomorrow, Rabbi Calisch will be entertained at a faculty luncheon at Carolina Inn at which he will speak. He will also speak tomorrow night at 6 o'clock at a student supper in the Methodist church. Rabbi Calisch's appearance will re vive an old custom of having each year a number of visiting ministers preach sermons open to the entire campus. Daily Tar Heel On Globe-Trotting Man Hunt Ray Stroupe, Tired Of School, Is Given Assignment Of Finding Richard Halliburton By CARROLL McGAUGHEY Stanley found Livingstone, Welling ton found Napoleon, somebody found Garcia, but nobody has found Richard Halliburton yet. Halliburton is dead they say. They said Livingstone was dead. He is, but that is beside the point. Alsa Na poleon. The New York Herald sent Stanley on his dangerous expedition, from which, to their surprise,- he returned. But even the Herald has sent no one or Halliburton. And now it falls the sacred duty of the Daily Tar Heel to undertake the mission. With full re alization of the importance of its task, the Tar Heel has assigned one of its (Continued on page 2, column 4) " Group Will Consider Constitutional Change Tomorrow Student legislature members tomor row night will discuss a proposed amendment to the constitution of that body that would prevent the presi dent of the Student body from taking an active part in the meetings of. the legislature. The meeting is scheduled for 9 o'clock in Gerrard halL The- bill was released last night by Martin Harmon, chairman of 'the Ways and Means committee, after it had cleared his group. Author of the bill is Joe Dawson. PRESENT PROVISION The present constitution of the leg islature allows the student body presi dent access to the floor at all times, thus permitting him to speak for or against any measure under consider ation. A favorable two-thirds majority of the legislature membership is neces sary for the passing of a constitution al amendment, but if passed under those conditions, it becomes a part of the constitution. Also scheduled for consideration at tomorrow's meeting, is the Student council budget, which requires a fav orable two-thirds majority of the leg islature for official approval. Beethoven's Life To Be Dramatized In Playmaker Film "The Life and Loves of Beethoven," a French film based on the career of the great Prussian composer, will be screened in the Playmakers theater this afternoon at 2:30 as the last in a series of free showings. Also on the program is " a short film, "Behind the Shadows," released by the National Tuberculosis associa tion in the interest of early diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis. DISCUSSION Immediately after the screen offer ings there will be a discussion of plans for a course in cinema art studies, which is projected for the winter quar ter. The series of free showings given this quarter was intended as a prep aration for the course. . The Beethoven film was written, di rected and produced by Abel Gance. Appearing in the role of Beethoven is Harry Baur, one of France's most dis tinguished actors. "The Life and Loves of Beethoven" has been generously praised for its appropriate use of the master's own music as accompaniment, for its fine photography and for Mr. Baur's fine, sympathetic performance. Lovers of Beethoven will have an opportunity to hear some of his great (Continued on page 2, column 5) Political Scientists To Entertain Today The political science department will give a tea this afternoon at 4 o'clock in the main lounge of Gra ham Memorial for graduate students and undergraduates who are major ing in political science. Reporter Off Newsome Attends Washington Meet Dr. A. R. Newsome, head of the his tory department, has gone .to Wash ington, D. C, for this weekend to at tend the meeting of the committee on Uniform State Archival and Legisla tion which is completing the draft of a comprehensive law relating to the problem of making, preserving and administering public records on arch ives of state and local growth in the United States. The draft will be submitted to the state of North Carolina for considera tion and possible adoption. The com mittee headed by Dr. Newsome was set up more than a year ago by the Society of American Archivists of which Newsome was president for three years.