NEWS n Vol. CHAPEL HILL, N. C, THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 1960 Published Weekly Summer Ends Academically At UNC IS L 871 V:::. . t t If r BOTANISTS EXAMINE INFECTED LAR VAE Kenan Professor John N. Couch, (right), chairman of the UNC Botany Department, points out mosquito larvae infected by the dead ly "Coelomomyces" fungus to his research as sistant, Clyde Umphlett. The larvae were col lected in Georgia this summer by Umphlett and Cecil B. O'Neil, a National Science Foundation undergraduate research participant, and are being studied now at the University of North Carolina. (Related story appears on page 6) Faculty Survey Shows Nixon Ahead In Presidential Poll By JOE MEDLIN A poll of several UNC profes sors this week showed that they feel that Vice-President Rich ard M. Nixon is the front-runner in the presidential campaign. Five of eight professors polled said either that they felt Nixon is the leader at the present, or else said they are in favor of Nixon. One said he was for Kennedy, while the other said he was not particularly for either candidate. Several other professors who were contacted preferred not to give an opinion. One said he has "other things on his mind, and would prefer to be counted out." The professors and their opin ions are as follows: George L. Simpson, professor of Sociology and Anthropology said he thought the Democrats were generally in the majority. "I think Kennedy probably has more voter appeal." Frank W. Klingberg, profes sor of History said he thought the whole thing was speculation but would guess that both candi dates were about even. "I am a Republican and will vote for Nixon. I feel that he has a good bit of executive ex perience and I agree more with his philosophy on domestic is sues as to the amount of pri vate investment as distinguished from public investment." John G. Kunstmann, profes sor of Germanic Languages said he was not for Kennedy. "However, that does not mean that I am for Nixon." James W. Prothor, professor of Political Science said he thought both candidates were very close. "It is my guess that the num ber of people who are undecid ed will be large enough to swing the election either way. "I am a Democrat and will vote for Kennedy." Kenneth R. Byerly, associate professor of Journalism said the latest polls show that Nixon has a slight lead. "I am for Nixon. I think he is the best man." Clarence E. Philbrook, pro fessor of Economics said he preferred Nixon. (See SURVEY, page 7) Exams Loom Right Around The Corner Final exams for the second Summer Session begin at 8 a.m. Friday and run through 5 p.m. Saturday, bringing the session to a close. Dr. A. K. King, Director of Summer School, says "This has been the best attended Summer School we have had in . a decade." Dr. King said the "number of students who are inter ested in accelerating their academic standing is increas ing, while the number of stu dents here to remove deficien cies is decreasing. "The Summer Session is espe cially appealing to graduate and upper college students," Dr. King said. . So except for faculty members and a few students, the campus will be deserted after Saturday afternoon. But it won't be but a little more than two weeks before the campus will again be alive with i students, both old and new. Fall semester registration is slated for Sept. 13 and 14, with classes getting underway on Thursday, .the 15th. Enrollment for the second Summer Session was 2,775, a drop of nearly 1,000 from first session enrollment. The com bined enrollment for both ses sions topped the expected figure of 6,200 by 412. About one-third of the stu dents on campus for the sum mer were graduate students, and one-fifth were visiting stu dents, from 109 different institu tions throughout the country. In addition to the students here, nearly 3,500 visitors at- DR. A. K. KING . . headed summer school tended 40 different workshops, conferences, institutes and short courses. Not included in this number are several schools and confer ences held by the Institute of Government in the fields of state and local government. Dr. Duffey Is Named New Associate Dean EXAM SCHEDULE Here it is folks. It seems that the session has hardly begun, and yet the final exam schedule is already causing chills to run up and down the spines of overheated students. The schedule is as follows: Friday, August 26: Class : 10:30 2:00 7:30 Saturday, August 27: 9:00 12:00 Exam 8:10 a.m. 11 p.m. 3-5 p.m. 9-10 a.m. 11-1 p.m. P.M.'s and others not otherwise provided for will be held from 3-5 p.m. No student may be excused from a scheduled examination ex cept by the niversUKy Infirmary, in case of illness, or by his Dean, in case of any other emergency compelling his absence. Dean J. Carlyle Sitterson and Chancellor William B. Ayeock have announced the appointment of Dr. Frank M. Duffey to the position of associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences of the Univer- sity of North Carolina. Dr. Duffey, who has formerly served as advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences, is a pro-' fessor of Spanish in the Depart ment of Romance Languages. He joined the UNC faculty in 1938. Dr. Duffey received his A. B. degree from Miami University in Ohio and his M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina. He is a member of the Modern Language Association, the South eastern Conference on Latin American Studies, the American Association of Teachers of Span ish and Portuguese, and the Coun cil for Basic Education. Since 1950, he has served as editor of the South Atlantic Modern Language Association Bulletin. His major published work, "The Early Cuadro de Costumbres in Colombia" deals with sketches on daily life published in the South American Republic of Colombia be tween 1838 and 1875. The book was very well received by distinguish ed South American historians. Dr. Duffey will replace Dr. Geo rge M. Harper of the Department of English who wishes to return to full-time teaching. V V; PR. FANK M. DUFFEY T lew associate dean

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