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1 ! i ? ; V I J 1 V if.' U. 1 1 m fin 119 1 t. British Smash Powerful Blow At Mareth Line Nazis Slow-Down Russian Of fensive ALLIED HDQ., North Africa, March 26 (UP) Powerful frontal assaults, supported by tons of shells and bombs, drove a new British wedge into the Ma reth Line today while American forces smashed their might at the Tunisian coastal plain gate way for a march to the coast that would sever the Nazi lifeline. LONDON, (Saturday), March 27 (UP) -Red army troops have captured several more inha bited places in their drive on Smo lensk from the North, Russian communiques reported today, but it was indicated that their drive along the Moscow-Smolensk railroad had been slowed by a des perate enemy defense. India Congress Secretary Warns Britain of Revolt LONDON, March 26 (UP) Amiya N. Bose, secretary of a committee of United Kingdom supportors of the All-India Con gress warned today that India in tends to gain her freedom from Britian "if not by peaceful ne gotiations, then by revolution." John L. Lewis Lashes-Out Against Little Steel Plan WASHINGTON, March 26 (UP) President John L. Lewis, of the United Mine Workers, charged at a stormy Senate hear ing today , that the government has breached the no-strike agree ment with labor by adopting the little steel wage ceiling formula which "threw equity out of the window." Eden Tells Midshipmen Of 'Meeting of Minds' ANNAPOLIS, Md., March 26 (UP) British Foreign Secre tary Anthony Eden, said tonight that he and American officials, in their recent war and peace talks, have reached a "meeting of the minds 'about the present and future that will, we are sure, bear fruit." At the same time, he assured China that Britian will help her effort in the war against Japan until final victory is won, and that China will share a full role with the U. S., Russia, and Brit ian, in the peace that follows. Australia Still Eating More Than Most Neutrals GEN. MacARTHUR'S HDQ., March 26 (UP). Australia, which long ago began encourag ing victory gardens and restrict ing army induction of farm work ers, faced warnings of possible See NEWS BRIEFS, page U DTH Polls Campus Survey Shows - By Sara Yokley A DTH round-up of campus organizations shows that the heads of these groups have de cided that none will freeze un less conditions become so criti cal that it will be forced to take action toward folding up, and no plans have been made as yet con cerning freezing.' Each organization feels that it has a definite part to play in' the war effort, and that it must continue to function as long as possible. , The following reports have been turned in by. organization heads : University Club, Denny Ham mond, president: "Since the functions of the University Club are becoming more and more vi tal to the integration of the Uni VOLUME LI BnaineM and Circulation: S&41 Navy V CPU Signs Will '. Rogers 0rX'Fpr---'Address In Mais Railey Names Final Speaker 1 ' ' Of Spring Term Congressman Noted For Liberal Stand Signing of Congressman Will Rogers, Jr., this week completed the Carolina Political Union line up of speakers for the spring quarter. The young California Repre sentative recently led the fight for suspension of Dies committee funds. Since his entrance into Congress he has "amazed older members by throwing aside the cloak that is supposed to cover first year men" and has proven himself a "resourceful, thor oughgoing liberal." His CPU ap pearance is scheduled for "some time in May." Already slated for CPU ap pearances are Dr. Colston E. Warne, Consumers Union head ; and Josh Lee, member of the Civ il Aeronautics Authority. Spotlight "The spotlight that rationing and shortages have thrown on consumer problems should make the April 1 speech of Dr. Warne even more interested," said CPU chairman Dick Railey. The Presr ident of the Consumer's Union is a national, authority in his field and has authored numerous books See CPU, page 4 Speed-Up Rushees May Call For Bids Sunday Afternoon Finishing the third rush week r-f Vi vonr -f rrf ovn iHpq loaf ight closed their doors to War m College students and will ob serve a period of silence until Sunday afternoon. Sinpp 10 nVlnrlc last, nicht.. fraternity men have not been able to speak to rushees ; and the period of silence will last until 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon when the aspirants can . get bids at Dean Parker's office in South building. All fraternities must give a list of the men they wish to is sue formal invitations to H. D. Webb at the Phi Gamma Delta house by 5 o'clock this afternoon. Groups On Freezing Plans Plans Will Not Be Used Now versity as the problems of the University become more acute, we feel that the club should continue along its present course in so far as possible. Provisions for freezing will not be made un less the number of students be comes so few that it is impos sible for- the club to function. The modified program of sports and the disappearance of certain organizations w i 1 1 naturally cause changes in the University Club but it will strive to work as it has in the past." CPU, Dick Railey, president, "There is more reason for the CPU to carry on now than ever before. As long as any 25 stu dents can meet and talk about politics there's reason for hav ing a Carolina Political Union. The organization will adjust its CHAPEL HILL, N. McKINNON I 9 Mag To Celebrate Anniversary With Unique Centennial Issue Dick Adler and Ben McKinnon Take Over Editor's Reins as Meyer Leaves School The Carolina Magazine will celebrate its hundredth year of exist ence with a special April issue, to include the "best of student writ ing" published since 1844. Dick Adler and Ben McKinnon, who assumed editorship of the anniversary edition upon the departure of Sylvan Meyer for Navy duty, said they had chosen thefhumor section stated that car. works of such well-known Caro lina alumni as Thomas Wolfe, Paul Green, Deans F. F. Brad shaw and R. B. House, and Phil lips Russell. Complete Coverage "Student writing from the time of the Civil War and Reconstruc tion to the present World War will be represented in the issue," according to plans released, by Adler. Controversial stories that have ! appeared in the Carolina Maga zine during its long history will gain a place in this issue with Robinson Fowler's 1932 short , story ot miscegenation, biaves VV lien pi iiiLCU, ruwiw o w ui zv created a furor in the state that lined up the campus behind the Mag in the fight to maintain its lliterary freedom. Fowler "The Fowler story will be in cluded not only because of its out standing social theme, but be cause we believe it ranks among the finest Carolina writing of all time," commented Adler. Editor-elect of the Carolina Mag, H. C. Cranford is working as managing editor of the April centennial issue. McKinnon, responsible for the program by trying to help the most people in the maximum way. If transportation difficul ties prevent speakers travelling! to Chapel Hill from Washington other speakers will be found closer home. Now more than ever students must keep in formed, and that is the aim of the CPU." The Carolina Workshop: Dick Adler, chairman, "The Carolina Workshop will continue to stimu late the creative arts of the cam pus and to act as a channeling agency for the seven creative de partments of the University. Phi, E. O. Brogden, speaker, "So long as there are two people left on campus to argue the Phi will continue. It has a definite part in the war effort on campus See DTH, page U C, SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 1943 it ir ir llliiSB 'v: ... Jill illiiirt liilili ' 5- MiiMli ADLER toons and articles from the four humor magazines that have ap peared on the campus in the 100 year period have been chosen for inclusion in the anniversary edi tion. "The top humor from the Carolina Finj an, Tar Babyr Buc caneer and the recent Tar 'an Feathers will be printed." Functional Makeup The co-editors are instituting a "functional" makeup, designed to simplify the intricate layouts from a reader standpoint. Pre-Met Students To Attend Dance In Union Tonight A "Welcome Waltz" for pre meteorology students is schedu led tonight in the main lounge of Graham Memorial from 8:30 until midnight. Because of difficulties in con tacting the pre-met students co eds are asked to come in groups from the dormitories. Hostesses appointed by the dormitory pres idents will be on hand to intro duce coeds and trainees. Since this is the first enter tainment given for the pre-met students Henry Mjoll, director of Graham Memorial, urges as many girls as possible to attend. "It is up to the coeds whether or not this dance is a success," said Moll. No one will be admitted to the dance but pre-meteorology stu dents and coeds. Refreshments will be served at intermission. Cadet Ferguson Attended Carolina Joseph E. Ferguson of Mur f reesboro was recently appointed a Naval Aviation Cadet and was transfered to the Naval Air Training Center, Pensacola, Fla., for intermediate flight training, according to the public relations office of that station. Prior to entering the Naval service, Cadet Ferguson attend ed the University. v The last of November, he was See CADET, page A- -. - 5 lCi j? jtr Editorial: F-S141. Mew: F 1 1 miarf er Reservist P errv Releases Bulletin On New Test Exemptions Navy V-7 reservists needing only one more quarter to qualify for a bachelor's degree were assured of remaining in college in a statement last night from W. D. Perry that also notified pre-medi-cal and pre-dental V-l students that they would be exempted from the April 20 screening examination. The third part of the clarifying bulletin revealed that freshmen : a l , ui . ur wiiu til Will Present A wards Here President Frank Porter Gra ham will present awards to the contest winners in a final clima- tic session of the three-day , North Carolina Dramatic Ass ociation festival tonight at 9 :30 in the Playmakers Theatre. Announcement of the awards in the playwriting contest for service men of North Carolina will be made by professor Sam uel Selden. Corporal Harvey L. Hannah of Camp Butner has ac cepted the invitation to be pre sent tonight to receive the award for his play "The White Ele phant in Khaki." Pvt. Zandor H. Dieter, whose play "Strictly Not Private" was also a winner will not be present at the ses sion. Proff Koch Professor Frederick H. Koch will announce the winners of the contests in play production, make-up, and costuming. Elizabeth Welch, president of the CD A, opened the final day's activities at a breakfast and bus iness session at the Carolina Inn at 8 :30 this morning. .The make-up and costume contests will be held from 11 o'clock until noon, when a pup pet show will be presented by the State Board of Health. Afternoon Session During the afternoon session which starts at 2:30, four orig inal, award-winning, plays will be presented. The plays are "Apartment 13" by Billy Liv ingston, "Sweet Genevieve" by James Darden, "Hidin' Out" by Phillis Price, and "Aunt Seppie ; psychologists in the war in hand Lends st Hand" by Elizabeth ling the "psychologically in Welch, jured". "Every man is likely to The contest in play produc- break down sooner or later if tion o the senior collesres will be held at 7:30 in the Playma kers Theatre. "The Finger of See GRAHAM, page 4 Bradshaw Makes Predictions About University in Future mm. llilli ;5..:8::S-iS:?:-SSS- BRADSHAW Young growing blades hate the feel Of any Tar Heel's leather heel. S. Whitehall - 14. F-147 NUMBER 129 and sophomores in class III (d) oi tne marine uorps reserve would have to take the April 20 screening test that will be given to the Navy. Inactive Duty The students affected by the new V-7 ruling will remain on inactive duty and as such con tinue at the college in which they are now enrolled. To qual- ifF for this special rating, a Navy reservist must have no more than one quarter's out standing work as of July 1, 1943. Those coming under this law who do not request inactive sta tus will be placed on active duty along with other qualified V-7 members and will not be assur ed of being stationed at Caro lina. Exemptions from the April 20, V-l examination will be at the complete discretion of Dr. Perry and pre-med. and dental students desiring this classifi cation should see him in his of fice at 207 South building im mediately. In regard to this, Perry See NAVY, page Bayroff Explodes Race Differences In News Analysis Dr. A. G. Bayroff, of the psy chology department posed the fundamental question "Is there such a thing as race differences?" Thursday night when he appear ed as commentator on the Daily Tar Heel news analysis period. Concluding that there are no essential race differences, Bay roff emphasized the necessity of dealing with each nationality as fellow human beings in the peace. The speaker told of the role of ; conditions become severe en- ough," he said, at the same time hitting at popular taboos placed on the mentally diseased. Dean Tells Coeds Of Many Changes One thousand to 1400 under graduate naval reservists, 1600 civilian students and 2000 pre flight cadets will make up the population of the Carolina cam pus next year, Dean F. F. Brad shaw prophesied at a mass meeting of coeds in Hill hall Thursday night. By July it is estimated that there will be 330 students be low 18, and 500 deferred for work in shortage fields or for failure to meet physical require ments. These 830 students along with approximately 800 coeds will make up the civilian popu See BRADSHAW, page 4 i
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