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VOL. XXXIV, NO. 23 TUESDAY, MAY 6. 1947, ALFRED, XEW YORK Telephone 128-F-lll STUDENT BOX HOLDER
Two Students Represent Alfred At Meeting With Henry A. Wallace, April 29
Fiat Editors Attend Exclusive, Press Conference With 70 Other College Paper Chiefs At Columbia University
Two Alfred representatives, Editor Roxanne Robarts '48 and Managing Editor Grace Congdon '48, with almost 70 other college newspaper editors, attended an exclusive press conference with Henry A. Wallace, former Vice- President of the United States, in New York City, Tuesday, April 29.
Editors of the Columbia University Spectator organized the conference, not only to give students a chance to question Mr. Wallace, who has just completed a controversial tour abroad, but also to encourage a feeling of unity among college newspapers. Rep- resentatives were present from East- ern colleges as far north as Buffalo and as far south as Washington, D. C.
Previous to the conference, dele- gates «net informally in John Ja,y Hall at Columbia University and were wel- comed by David Shraffenberger, Spec- tator editor-in-chief. Suggestions for future conferences and formation of en intercollegiate press association were discussed. In former years, Al- fred representatives regularly attended similar press conventions and the Fiat won several awards. This was dis- continued during the war.
Between 80 and 90 delegates were taken to the office of the New Repub- lic, of which Mr. Wallace is editor, where he met the editors and answer- ed the questions fired at him from all sides. Mr. Wallace's remarks, which were covered also by several import- ant New York City papers, included student and political activity abroad and at home. According to him, the fundamental difference between the Russian dictatorship and other dicta- torships is their attitude toward races.
He said "The Communist doctrine at all times is that all races have the capacity to educate themselves and govern themselves."
In, response to a query on the possi- bility of a third party, Mr. Wallace expressed the opinion that sooner or later the American people will demand a more liberal means of expression but seemed doubtful that students would back such a party today as they are no more progressive than their parents.
The common denominator of all stu- dents with whom he talked seemed to be "an extraordinary interest in peace." "They are confused as to how they can best fight for peace, but they do want very strongly to get to- gether and talk thing over."
Mr. Wallace also reiterated his stand on imperialism, military con- scription, and economic problems.
David Schraffenberger, organizer of the plan, felt that the conference turn- el out "very well," and expressed the hope that it would be a beginning of future press meetings.
Business School To Include New Courses, Prof.
Expansion in the business depart- ment for 1947-48 includes addition of another instructor and four new courses, according to Prof. Alfred H.
Quinette, business studies department
and secretarial I chairman. This j will make three full time instructors.
New courses to be offered include ad- vertising, insurance, marketing and salesmanship.
"Students at Alfred will be able to get a strong major in business admin- istration now with the courses in ac- counting, business law, business or- ganization and management, and with the courses offered in geography, mathematics, English and economics,"
Prof. Quinette said.
The secretarial division of the busi- ness department offers a strong pro- gram in typewriting, stenography, secretarial practice and office ma- chines.
"By adding courses in the depart- ment of education, business students may qualify as teachers of business subjects," Prof. Quinettee pointed out.
The department now has three maj- ors: secretarial studies, business ad- ministration and teaching of business subjects.
There has been 78 students taking courses in the department this year.
It is estimated that this number will be increased considerably next year.
Some of the present students are tak- ing several business subjects, so there has been a total of 242 individual course enrollments this year. One class of ten students' was not conduct- ed because of the teacher shortage.
Students interested in the new courses may obtain information on them from Prof. Quinette.
Blue Key Gives Clean-Up Order To All Houses
Completion of plans and assignments for the all campus Clean Up Day was made by members of Blue Key fratern- ity at the meeting, Sunday afternoon j at the Ceramic College.
President Walter Lawrenc*e '47, an- nounced that the Clean Up Day will be the forenoon of Wednesday, May 14. • In reiterating the purpose of the project, President Lawrence said it was two-fold: to assist the short- handed University crew and to help create a greater student interest in the campus.
"Future plans," the president said,
"might consist of an all day affair with an all campus lunch at noontime.
However, we must be sure that this year's affair is a success."
It was also announced that Alpha Phi Omega had volunteered to do one of the most important jobs of the day, the shrub-planting in front of Physics Hall. Douglass Case '47 will be the Blue Key assistant.
Each member of Blue Key has been assigned to act as "straw boss" of one residental group. The Blue Key representative, the house group and their assignment are:
Walter Lawrence '47—half of Brick and half of Bartlett, area around Brick plus Kanakadea to East Univer-
Enrollment For Silver Bay To Be Ended May 10
Intercollegiate Conference Commit- tee at Silver Bay has announced the registration deadline to be May 10.
In order for the Alfred conference chairman to get these applications in on time, anyone who is interested in going is urged to fill out his registra- tion card at the chaplain's office be- fore Friday, May 9.
The conference will be held at Silver Bay on Lake George June 17- 24 where there is to be a full week of activities: discussion panels, Bible study groups, organized conference chorus and orchestra, addresses on vital subjects, and a swimming group every afternoon from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m.
Music will hold an important place at the conference this year. A re- hearsal will be held each afternoon under the leadership of(Russell Ames Cook, conference music director. He has directed singing in student Christian conferences throughout the country.
Dr. William H. Hudnut, jr., graduate of Princeton University and Union Theological Seminary, will present a series of addresses on "The Christian Imperitave." He is pastor of the Third Presbyterian Church, Rochester.
Rabbi J. R. Malino, who was an out- standing leader at Silver Bay last year, will return again this summer.
It is hoped that travel accommoda- tions will be furnished for the Alfred delegates by automobile. Anyone planning to go to the conference who owns a car, should contact Chaplain George Ball or Mary Alice Butler as soon as possiblbe.
University Plans To Admit]500 Students To Summer School
Over 500 students are expected to enroll for classes at Alfred Univer- sity's Summer School this year, ac- cording to Dean M. Ellis Drake, di- rector of the school.
This is the 34th year that summer school has been conducted at Alfred.
Dean Drake said this year's enrollment will be as large as that of last year which was the largest in the school's history.
"Many students, particularly veter- ans, have taken advantage of summer school to carry on an accelerated pro- gram," Dean Drake said. Also, sum- mer school provides an opportunity for regular session students to make up deficiencies or take extra courses which lack of time makes impossible during the college year, he added.
Three new instructors have been added to the 30-man faculty. They are Dr. Harrison Van Cott, Bureau of In- structional Supervision chief, State De-
partment of Education: Harold Wat- j s i t y a n d c o r n e r l a w n o n M a l n g t r e e t ;
son, dean of boys, Mamaroneck Senior K e n ne t h Goss '48—Castle and Burdick, High School; and Dr. Theodore Wenzl, r a r e a a r o u n d U n i o n p l u s P r e x y.s P o o l
Bureau of Appointments chief, State {and a d j a c e n t Kanakadea; Jerry Smith Department of Education. They will -so-Lambda Chi Alpha, lots between teach courses in the graduate educa- t h e i r h o u s e a n d B a r tie t t. h a l f o f B a r t. tion division. (Continued on page four)
Vaccinations Given To 200 Students
During the recent opportunity for injections against smallpox, exactly 200 students submitted to the vaccin- ation. Faculty members and many townspeople also received injections, the greatest numbers coming on Tues- day night, April 29.
All those vaccinated on either April 25 or 29 are requested to return May 7 and 9 at 11 a.m. to the Parish House for inspection of their vaccination.
Those who have previously been vac- cinated were to have returned after 48 hours.
In the meantime, it is requested that all remember these precautions: 1.
Use no shields or bunion pads. 2. Don't break the blister. 3. Keep dressing and blister dry. 4. Let the scab fall off. 5. Go to the infirmary if in doubt.
Keramos To Meet
Keramos, national professional cer- amic engineering honorary fraternity, will meet Tuesday, May 6, at Klan Al- pine, at 7:30 p.m., according to Secre- tary Marion Nadler '48.
Campus Calendar
TUESDAY
Chapel Service—11:00—Kenyon Hall Record Library Open—3:00-5:00—
Social Hall
Chorus—7:15—Social Hall Fiat Meeting—6:45—Fiat Office W.S.G.—7:15—Kenyon Hall Keramos—7:30—Jlan Alpine School for American Craftsmen—
8:30—Social Hall WEDNESDAY [Vaccination Inspection—11:00—
ParishHouse
S.A.C.—4:50—Dean Geen's Office Record Library Open 3:00-5:30—
Social Hall i
: Spanish Club—7:00—Social Hall
| Movies—7:00—Alumni Hall Music Ensemble—7:30—Steinheitn
THURSDAY
Record Library Open—3:00-5:30—
Social Hall
Church Choir—7:00—Univ. Church Newman Club—7:15—Kenyon Hall Chorus—8:15—Social Hall
FRIDAY
Vaccination Inspection—11:00—
Parish House
i Record Library Open—3:00-5:30—
Social Hall
Movies—7:00—Alumni Hall
Jewish Services—7:15—Kenyon Hall SATURDAY
Record Library Open—2:00-5:30—
Ag-Tech May Dance—9:00-2:00—
Men's Gym SUNDAY
Catholic Mass—9:30 and 10:30—
Kenyon Chapel Protestant Services—11:00—
University Church
Current Affairs—2:00—Social Hall Music Hour—4:00—Social Hall Intersorority Council—4:00—Omicron Combined Chorus and Orchestra Re-
hearsal—7:30—Univ. Church MONDAY
Record Library Open—3:00-5:30—
Social Hall
Pi Delta Epsilon Initiation—8:00—
Social Hall
Modern Dancer
Prom Chairmen Set Tentative Date For Dance
William Bassett and Molly White, Senior Prom co-chairmen, have an- nounced that the tentative date for the dance is Tuesday, May 13.
Called the Senior Send-Off, the dance will be held in The Men's Gym. Andy Grillo's Orchestra of Hornell will fur- nish the music. The dance will be informal.
Mary Greene is general assistant, Jeanne Forscey and Julianne Sanford are in charge of refreshments, and the decorations are being made by the senior ceramic artists.
The chaperones will include: Chap- lain George Ball, Mr. and Mrs. Edward K. Lebohner, Dr. and Mrs. Paul C.
Saunders arid Mr. and Mrs. DeForest W. Truman.
President J. Edward Walters Addresses Students In Assembly, Thursday, May 1
President J. Edward Walters spoke on "Alfred University and Your Res- ponsibility," at assembly Thursday, May 1, and in what may be an unprec- edented move, opened the floor for questions and discussion at the con- clusion of his address. -
Early in his speech, the president took opportunity to express his thanks to 2.0 students and to leaders of the campus extracurricular activities.
He continued with many facts con- cerning student responsibility and the University's responsibility toward the student. The students' responsibility, he said, is to make student govern- ment work, to use wisely our freedoms, to recognize importance of persons
"sitting next to us," and to learn moral values.
The University's responsibility, the president said, was to give the stu- dents intellectual and character devel- opment, an appreciation of culture, and a sense of moral values.
Highpoint of the discussion follow- ing the president's talk was the ques- tion of racial predjudices, brought up from the audience. Dr. Walters said it was the students' responsibility to remove any prejudice and went on to
say that the University is doing its part in not requesting information on incoming student's racial or religious background.
In response to the question from a faculty member in the audience,
"Would the University hire instructors of, for instance, the Negro race?" Dr.
Walters emphatically said "Yes," and added that he had recently been con- sidering application for the faculty with that in mind.
The new cutting system was also brought into the discussion by the floor and the answer was taken over by Dr. Elizabeth Geen who said:
"Concerning present day regulations, students m*st realize that the Uni- versity is made up also of alumni and students who are to come. Rules that are made must consider this."
Miss Geen went on to add that "the faculty represent a wider viewpoint and while all are subject to error, the wider viewpoint should carry weight."
Two other points brought out by the discussion was that trashcans would be placed about the campus and that the library budget for both the Carnegie Library and the Ceramic College library has been increased.
Jose Limon And Company To Present Dance Concert For Fine Arts Festival
Forum Committee Presents Dancers In Yearns Last Program, May 15, 16;
Miss C. K. Nelson To Exhibit Paintings
Jose Limon and Company will present the modern dance concert for the last Alfred University Forum program and the Fine Arts Festival, Thurs- day and Friday, May 15 and 16, according to Prof. C. D. Smith, chairman of the two committees.
Valerie Bettis, who was originally scheduled for the program, is unable to secure enough dancers for the con- cert. However, Prof. Smith said that Mr. Limon has an excellent program and was the one which the Forum committee originally wanted.
Another feature of the Festival an- nounced this week will be an exhibit of paintings by Miss Clara K. Nelson, assistant professor of drawing in the Ceramic College. "We're very glad to be able to have Miss Nelson's ex- hibit," Prof. Smith said. "This will be her first exhibit in Alfred, although she has exhibited before in New York."
The exhibit will be in Social Hall on Thursday, May 15, with the other Ceramic College exhibits in pottery, three dimensional design, painting and sculpture.
Other fine arts exhibts will be the Craft School student work in the Craft School Office, Thursday, an ex- hibition of prints in color provided by- Mrs. George Openhym '24, and the motion pictures depicting various as- Jose Limon
Aviation Club Plans Air Show At Wellsville
Plans for the first post-war air show by the Wellsville Aviation Club were revealed this week by James Saund- ers '49. The air show, tentatively scheduled for Memorial Day afternoon at the Wellsville Airport is for pro- moting interest in flying in this lo- cality and is also in preparation for a larger show later in the summer, Saunders said.
Gene Reynolds and Howard Merrill, members of the Ag-Tech faculty, are on the air show's planning committee.
Other Alfredians participating are Harry Barnes '47, Jack Boyle '50, Frank Folwell '50, Edmund Gere '50, John Hebener '47, and Gorden Ster- mer '50.
Plans for the afternoon include a demonstration of formation flying by several Alfred pilots, a pylon race around the field, precision landings, a looping contest, stunt flying, and a glide bombing exhibition between civilian flyers and ex-military person- nel.
There will be no admission charge.
In case of rain the show will be given the following Sunday afternoon, June II
"All fighter pijots, Navy pilots, and others interested in seeing how the Alfred fly-boys won the war are in- vited to pack their gear and scramble over to the Wellsville Airport for an enjoyable afternoon of flying thrills,"
Saunders added.
pects of the arts on Saturday, May 17.
Drama portion of the program will be the Footlight Club play, "Murder in the Cathedral," by T. S. Eliot. „- Music programs will be on Sunday, May 18. Chamber music works by Bach, Fasch, Handel and Brahms will be presented at 4 p.m. in Social Hall, under Prof. William Fiedler, by the Chamber Orchestra, the Chamber Singers and music department mem- bers. There will be a concert by the chorus and orchestra at 8:15 p.m. in the Village Church. They will pre- sent Cantata No. 34, "O Fire Everlast- ing," by Johann Sebastain Bach and
"Requiem" by Johannes Brahms.
Carillonneur Ray W. Wingate will present two concerts, on May 16 at 7:30 p.m. and May 18 at 3 p.m.
Mr. Limon and company will give a discussion and demonstration of dance in Alumni Hall, Friday, May 16 at 3:30 p.m. There will me about seven people in his company, which includes an accompanist and actress. She danced with Mr. Limon during his 1945 season.
Tentative Assembly Program Released
Tentative scheduling of several pro- grams was made at the meeting of the student-faculty assembly committee, Monday, April 28. Next meeting of the group will be on Monday, May 12.
The following programs were tenta- tively decided upon: Louis Alber, political speaker who spoke this year and who is going to Europe for fresh material this summer; Rabbi Jerome Malino, who will be the religious pro- gram speaker; Karl Maslowski, whose program on nature was generally liked this year; and, if possible, a Du- Pont chemical exhibition-lecture for the science program.
• Also considered were several other programs which wil be further investi- gated and scheduled of possible. They are: folk singers, Hampton Singers, and College Glee Clubs, for the music programs. For art, the committee con- sidered asking a nationally-known magazine illustrator such as Rockwell Kent or Norman Rockwell to come be- fore the assembly.
Board Members Nominate Staff For Next Year
At the Fiat staff meeting Tuesday, April 29, nominations were made for next year's Editorial and Business Staff positions. Elections will be one week from today.
The following were nominated and more nominaions can be made before elections. Editor: Roxanne Robarts '48 and Katherine Lecakes '49; man- aging editor: Grace Congdon '48 and Katherine Lecakes '49; business man- ager: David Powell '49; news editor:
Katherine Rigas '50 and Jerry Smith '50; assistant news editor: Jeanette Klimajeski '50 and Katherine Rigas '50; feature editor: Robert Burdick'48;
society editor: Beverly Button '49, Marie Fuller '48 and Dorris Weaver '48; sports editors: Mary Ann Good- rich '48, Norma Jacox '48 and Law- rence Kionln '49; proofreader: Eliza- beth Newell '49; secretary: Edith Fagan '48 and Irene Johnston '50;
circulating manager: Nancy Curtiss '49; advertising manager: Lawrence Eliot '50 and Robert Wightman '49;
alumni circulation: Marilyn Schneider '48.
CIO Representative To Address Current Affairs
Michael Clume, CIO field representa- tive from Buffalo, will speak before the Current Affairs group on Sunday, May 11. The discussion will be held at 2 p.m. in Social Hall. Mr. Clue's specific topic will be announced later.
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•48 EDITORIAL STAFF MEMBERS : Juel Andersen "49, John Astrachan '49, Beverly But- ton '49, Olive Cohen '48, Wilson Cushing '49, Hermine Deutsch '49, Joanne Dueey '50, Mary K. Ellis '49, Edith Foster '47, Mary Ann Goodrich '48, Marian Green '49, Fred Greenlialgh AT, Lawrence Griffith '50, Irene Johnston '49, Lawrence Kinlon '49, Jeannette Klimajeski '50, Shirley Lane '47, Caryl Levy '50, Marilyn Neville '50, Betty Newell '49, Ingram Paperny '50, Katherine Rigas '50, Janice Scheehl '50, Phyllis Scbultz AT, Joan Slough '49, Clifford Smith '49, Renee Suchora '47, Barbara Theurer '50, Robert Uskavitch AT.
BUSINESS STAFF MEMBERS : Grace Bradley '49, Evelyn Congdon '50, Nancy Curtis '49, Grace Goodrich '49, Lucille Peterson '50, Phyllis Rigby '48, Marilyn Schneider '48, Mary Elizabeth VanNorman '49.
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 1947
NSO Defined
Alfred's National Student Organization flared into life this week. Where it has been the concern of a small group of students working on spasmodic aid and interest of Student Senate and the University, it is now on the tongue of nearly every student.
Too many of us through lack of interest or misinformation do not realize the real purpose of the NSO. Some students have considered the organiza- tion one of a political nature, dominated by Communists. It is political only in the sense that it could represent American students if such representation should be necessary. For instance, we were not represented at a meeting of world student organizations last fall because we had no representative, al- though all other major countries did.
Have you ever wondered how the students at the Universities of Wiscon- sin and Texas handle their student governments? Have you ever wished for information on opportunities for student travel abroad or for study at foreign universities at reasonable expense? College and university students have long felt that they could solve many of their problems if they could only "get together" and work with each other to attain their common goals.
The aim of the NSO is to help them do this. Its activities (1) are in- tended to contribute to the welfare of students in their campus lives, and (2) will bring American students into closer contact with students and cul- tures of other countries. Alfred's participation is needed the same as Alfred needs the help of such an organization.
Only a small group has prodded Alfred into participation so far. Let's ! give both this group and the NSO a chance.
Night And Day
Letter To The Editoi
By Marie Fuller Happy Birthday
The Twenty-fifth anniversary of Delta Sig was celebrated with formal initiation followed with a Pounders Day banquet in the Parish House Sunday, May 4. Those initiated are Charles Clark, John Bousser, Frank Trost, Robert Immediate, and Roy Van Alston. Prof. John McMahon was toastmaster at the banquet and Dr. J. Nelson Norwood was the speaker.
Saturday, May 3, Pi Alpha held a formal banquet at Social Hall for their 24th birthday. Miss Elsie Binns was the Toastmistress. The speakers were Mrs. Eva Vars, Honorary president;
Mrs. Willis Lawrence, Alumna, Mary Ann Goodrich, '48, Marie Sica, 49, and Bernice Garber '50.
Following the dinner formal initia- .tion was held at the house tor the fol- lowing: Katheryn Rigas, '50, Lucille Peterson '50, Carolyn Flanders "49, Eleanor Meissner "50, Bernice Garber '50, Phyllis Rigby '48, Esta Mae Liver- more AT, Athelene and Marjorie Ever- more AT. Lavender corsages were given the new members.
Kappa Psi held their Spring Formal May 2, at the Morrison Hays Ameri- can Legion Post in Wellsville with music furnished by Bill Yarrick's Orchestra. Faculty guests were. Mr.
and Mrs. Wilbur Getz, Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Morley, and Dr. and Mrs. Ray Wingate.
Sigma Chi held informal initiation Friday, May 2, and formal initiation Sunday, May 4 for their pledges, who were seen wearing hats on campus last week. They were Florence An- derson, Betty Davis, Hedy Diamond, Bernetta Felthousen, Patricia Ken- nedy, Jean Kieselmann, Jeannette Klimajeski, Margaret O'Neil, Marie Perotta, Audrey Riess, Pam Tarbrake, Jacqueline Terry, and Barbara Theur- er. Mrs. Lebohner was initiated as an honorary. Tea, coffee, cookies and cupcakes were served. Pink roses were given to the new members.
Omicron held formal initiation for the following Sunday, May 4; Deborah Krausher, Frances Burnett, Helen Schwartz, Lucille Losch, Terry Ven- cho, Ann Hylmun, Joan Hatfield, and
Constance Wands.
Guests at Pi Alpha this past week- end were: Mrs. Eloise Hopkins, ex 47, Virginia Larson '45, Margaret Harper ex '47, Kalope Giopulos '46, Mrs. George Morgan, Mrs. Richard Brown '46, Pam Pelton '46, Margaret Wingate, and Gen Polan '46. The
Elect The Best Man
Thursday, May 8, we will go to the polls to elect the people who will lead us next year. Whether we are voting for the Student Senate president or a minor class officer, we have an obligation to choose the '"best man."
This does not mean voting for a best friend, sorority sister, or fraternity brother UNLESS he posses the qualifications which will make him a good officer. Put your candidate to this test:
(1) Does he have the initiative and energy necessary to make his organiza- tion an important part of campus life?
(2) Is he willing to give time to his job, and is he able to do this job efficiently?
With the "best men" in office not only will each organization be more active and growing, but the whole campus will benefit by the new vitality which they contribute to it.
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College Editors Confer
What Henry Wallace said at the New York Press Conference whether or not he converted anyone to his way of thinking is unimportant beside the fact that representatives of almost seventy colleges and universities came together to talk things over. For this reason we think the informal meet- ing beforehand was more pertinent to students than the interview.
The editors of the Columbia Spectator were interested in getting plans underway this summer for some kind of eastern college press association which could handle common problems. Several editors mentioned difficulties With National Advertising which might be solved if a united front were pre- sented. Mr. Wallace brought out the fact that the youth all over the world feel the need to reach across national boundaries for advice and understand- ing. The parallel is evident.
Your representatives did a little exchanging of ideas on the side and re ceived several suggestions on paper make-up and policy. The old saying
"two heads are better than one" can be expanded and applied here. If stu- dents do break away from the narrow confines of their own campus, talk with other students, or read about their views, they will surely emerge with broader horizons.
Incidentally, and strictly off the record, one more definite accomplishment of our trip is the fact that at least ten more people know were Alfred is.
Next time we'll take a map.
!astle had a birthday party for Sue Rhodies '50, Thursday, May 1. . . Dr.
Harold Simpson was Sunday dinner guest May 4 at Kappa Psi. . ..
Dinner guest at Pi Alpha Wednes- day, April 30th, was Ed Latham, ex AT. . . . Fran Bovee '46, Betty Banks '46, and Eileen Hannell '45, were weekend guests at Sigma Chi April 25th. . . . Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Crofoot and daughters were guests for dinner at Pi Alpha Sunday, April 27th..
Latin Professor, Wife and Students Attend Meeting
Dr. and Mrs. G. Stewart Nease, Wil- liam and Elizabeth Woods leave Wed- nesday to attend a two-day meeting of the Classical Association of the Atlantic States in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Nease is a member of the exe- cutive committee. Activities will include a banquet and election of offi- cers for the coming year.
Remember the Saturday, May 10.
A.g - Tech Dance
Movie Time-Table
Wednesday—May 7—Lucille Ball and John Hodiak in "Two Smart People." Shows at 7:00 and 9:25.
Feature at 7:53 and 10:18.
Friday and Saturday—May 9 and 10—"Humoresque" starring Joan Craw- ford and John Garfield. Shows at 7:00 and 9:28. Feature at 7:23 and 9:51.
Infirmary Notes
The chosen few at the infirmary this last week were Victor DeProsse, Eric Hercules and Roderick Cooper.
Popular Violinist
Violinist Joseph Fuchs, accompan- ied by' Irving Owen, was heard in Al- fred's most recent forum program last Monday and Tuesday. Some of us are inclined to shy away from violinists, because we fear they will play down to us, including such things as "Hum- oresque" and gypsy airs in their pro- grams. Having heard Mr. Fuchs in the concert hall and on the radio, how- ever, there were some who were ac- quainted with the fact that he does not trifle with the usual run of
"smaltz." Mr. Fuchs did not let us down. His program included the "5th Sonata" by Handel, Beethoven's "Ro- mance," Faure's "Sonata in A Major", Brahms' "2nd Hungarian Dance," Pag- anini's "Caprice No. 17," Scott's "In- troduction and Rondo Capriccioso."
The entire program was outstandingly performed, but especially fine were the Paganini, Handel, and Faure.
"Lotusland" had an interesting inter- lude in which the violin sounded like a human voice.
The first encore was Weber's "Lar- ghetto." Before playing his second encore, Eric Korngold's "March of the Gravediggers," Mr. Fuchs explained that the music had been written for Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Noth- ing." "I am afraid, he apologized,
"that I have forgotten the names of the gravediggers." We trotted our copy of Shakespeare out, and while we could find no trace of gravediggers in "Much Ado," we did find two rogues called "Conrade" and "Borachio."
Dear Editor:
The letter which David Powell wrote in last week's Fiat was a hard blow.
It hurt most in that it forced me to realize that I have damaged the cause in which I am sincerely interested.
I'm sorry that I have made this mis- take and that I was so careless in my manner and speech as to hurt the NSO which is a genuine attempt of college students to solve by joint ac- tion problems common to them.
Since Dave has questioned the finan cing of my trip to Chicago and wrote,
"The Student Senate contributed $25 for his trip, with the balance of the expense being paid by the University,"
both he and the students are entitled to an accounting. Dave was correct in saying that the Senate appropriated
$25. However, the only other contri- butions were $20 given by the Uni- versity and $10 from the R.F.A. I think all these appropriations were freely and willing made. Their total is $55. Out of this came the train fare of $36, a registration fee of $10, $5 for the New York State Regional Commit- tee, and the remaining $4 for my liv- ing expenses in Chicago for three days.
The other objection which Dave raises is more serious. True, the NSO is not now strohg enough to achieve all its goals. However, the college students of America have the strength to make a measurable gain toward these goals. It remains to see whether they will use that strength.
Certainly, if Dave's attitude is gener- al, the NSO will fail, but it will fail not because it is a bad idea, but be- cause of such attitudes as his. With student support, the NSO can over- come some of the difficulties which mdanger all organizations, and emerge as the true representative of the American student community.
Ingram Paperny Editor, Fiat Lux:
In reply to Mr. Powell's "Letter to the Editor," I would like to say that I am in favor of allowing Mr. Paperny to remain as our NSO representative.
The NSO, if given a chance, could approach the high-sounding ideals which Mr. Powell believes it cannot attain. Several other "high-sounding ideas" that Mr. Powell forgot to men tion are increased subsidies for veter- ans, better payment for student jobs more international exchange of stu dents, guarding civil liberties of stu dents and faculty members and giving America a spokesman for the world student organization.
I think Mr. Powell is prejudiced both towards Mr. Paperny and toward the NSO. I admire Mr. Paperny for giving part of his time and effort for this or ganization. Although I believe that Mr. Paperny is not "an expert on na- tional, international and social issues,1
I think he is well-qualified to be our representative at the NSO conferences
I hope that all students interested in the NSO will get behind it and thus do their part in helping in it attain
its hold.
Facts and Figures About Our Senate Candidates
John Carabillo '48 and Kenneth Goss i '48, Student Senate president candi- dates in the election to be held Thurs- day at the Campus Union, have follow- ed similar patterns in their school careers.
Jack, a native of Wappinger Falls, entered Alfred in September, 1941, as a ceramic engineer. Leaving school in February, 1943, to join the Air Corps, he served in the Pacific as a central flier control gunner and parti- cipated in 35 missions over Japan.
He returned to Alfred in February, 1946, transferring to the Liberal Arts college, where he is a political science and history major.
He is a member of Delta Sigma Phi, is vice-president of the Inter-Fraternity Council and of the Student Senate, of which he has been a member since September.
Kenny is a native of Freeport, L. I.
He entered Alfred in September, 1941, as a ceramic engineer, leaving in Feb- ruary, 1943, to join the engineering division of the Army. He served in Europe and attended the University of Dijon following the occupation.
He returned to Alfred in February, 1946, and transferred to the Liberal Arts college, where he is a chemistry major.
He is vice-presiaent of Klan Alpine.
He is the Junior Class president and is a member of the Blue Key. He has served on the Student Senate since September.
Frederick Myers
It's A Wonderful Life
The concluding encore was Schu- bert's "Ave Maria."
Joseph Fuchs has made several re- cordings. One of the most recent ones is an album of Bach Arias sung by Marian Anderson, in which Mr. Fuchs plays 'the violin obligato part. We mentioned the album to him, and he said, rather to our surprise, "I haven't gotten around to hearing it yet."
"You ought to. You did* a beautiful job," we replied.
"Then
Fuchs. I must hear it," smiled Mr.
By Rosebud
I had the funniest dream last night dreamed I saw Muddlehead drink- ing milk! By the way, what's hap- pened to all the bars and bartenders in his column? Don't tell me the Sherwood has lost its best customer!
Kappa Psi had a supper spring for- mal last Friday night at the Wells- ville Legion home. Between the ban- quet and the dance they showed some beautiful kodachrome slides ." . . one was especially interesting of Joan taffney and Jim Snow, huddled to- gether because of the short range of the camera, no doubt.
Super-scoop! CariHoneulr's wife holds up "one-armed bandit" for five dollars! (Mr. Wingate played the pen- ny machine.... didn't even get gum!)
Looks like the marines tried to take another beachhead on the Brick sun- porch last Thursday. However, true to a long-standing Alfred tradition, the girls remained shy and cautious, re-
! fusing all dinner invitations.
Sung to the same tune as "Who put the overalls in Mrs. Murphy's Chow- der" "Who threw the stink bomb in Flo Anderson's room?"
Despite the clouds in the sky the other night, I saw stars....in Jeanne Kieselmann's eyes Bill's ring sparkled, too.
Spring is here The grass is rizz But classes continue, So, shut up!
Forum Dancer
"Certainly there is no more beauti- ful movement than his to be seen any- where in the dance world," is what New York Times Dartce Critic John Martin said about Jose Limon, who brings his troupe here for the last Forum concert during the Fine Arts Festival, May 15 and 16.
Mexican born Limon's first ambition was to be an artist, and he came to New York willing to starve in the usual garret if only he could paint.
While still engrossed in oils and water colors, he got his initial introduction to the dance world via a friend who persuaded him to go to a concert of Harald Kreutzberg. The next day he applied at the studio of Doris Humph- rey and Charles Weidman, took his first dance lesson, and started the arduous life of a dancer.
Over six feet tall, muscularly built, with the brawn, stamina and power of an all-American footballer, Limon still found dancing tougher than tackling or blocking. After two years of gruel ing discipline, he was -made a member of the Humphrey-Weidman concer group. Soon he became the outstand ing soloist of the Company, noted for his rangy, vitally dynamic movements, He garnered critical plaudits for several performances and became in great demand for Broadway shows Later he was featured in "Americana' and "As Thousands Cheer." He did the choreography for "Flying Colors,'
College Town
by Muddlehead
The smart thing for me to do this week would be to title this master- piece "Letters to the Editor." That ought to be the interesting part of the paper this issue. Survey was taken here in Alfred to determine how stu- dents use or misuse their spare time and an interesting fact was discovered.
Man hours per week wasted trying to contact local telephone operators, 2,084; man hours per week wasted af- ter contacting operator to get call through, 23,480; man hours per week wasted saying "eh—what did you say
—speak louder please," 33,482.
Typical local telephone conversation
—ring, ring, ring, (student twirling;
the little gadget by the phone). Five minute wait then the operator an- swers.
"Number please, what number are you calling?" '
"Hornell 1824, please," says the ex- hausted student. Immediately follow- ing there is a long silence of about ten minutes while t"he student fidgets on the phone. Finally he puts the re- ceiver, down and twirls the little gad- get again. Another five minute wait follows. Operator answers.
"Number, please."
"How did you come out with my call to Hornell 1824?"
"Just a moment please. Another ten minute wait follows and finally the student hangs up the phone and scene shifts. He is now hitchhiking into Hornell figuring he can save time by going in and talking to the person he is calling. Two hours later and he is back in Alfred after culminating his business.
Suddenly the phone rings. He an- swers.
"Hello, your call to Hornell is ready." Student shoots operator. End of conversation.
Tom McShane's witticisms, "I am going up to have a disgust-sion with my advisor about my marks."
This weekend was quite a humding- er all the way around. I will make a quick preview of it. Seen Kantering at the Kant U.: Jonas & Liz and Colton
& Marty. Seen Shaking at the Sher- wood: Hal Brown, Tony Calvino, Sid Kaiser and numerous others. Seen Reekin' at the Beacon: Hillman, Tisi, Wuerslin and Calvino again. Seen getting Stupid at the Steuben: O'Con- nor, Benson, Greene and Calvino again.
Big news on the campus this week and next is the various and sundry elections being held here and there, the campus for Jack" or Slogans are sweeping
"Don't be slack, vote
"Roberta," "Keep Off the Grass" and
"I'd Rather Be Right."
He presented "Danzas Mexicanas' in 1938 following receipt of a summer fellowship from the Bennington School of the Dance. It still ranks as of his finest compositions.
In 1940 and 1941, Limon returned to the West Coast to compose and perform. He taught classes in tech- nique and composition and performed many concert engagements. In 1941 -1942 he came back to New York as guest artist at the Studio Theatre. At that time he also composed and per- formed his long solo to Bach's "Cha- conne in *D minor" which was prem- iered that season at the Studio The- atre.
In March, 1943, Limon was inducted into the Army and subsequently spent 32 months double-featuring himself as both soldier and dancer. He planned and produced many shows for hospital and camp entertainment par- icularly at the New York Port of Em- barkation.
With Beatrice Seckler, who will be his guest artist in the Forum pro- gram, and Dorothy Bird, he toured the country after his discharge. John Martin said of the trio, "Its work was o impressive that it must be taken seriously into account in any estimate of the future of the dance hereabouts."
Mr. Martin added: "Limon is beyond question the outstanding male dancer n the field. He moves superbly, has a magnificent stage presence and is ixtraordinarily pictorial without the tigma of being handsome."
Since his discharge from the Army, Amon has been active in all depart- ments of the dance world. He has been teaching at his own studio in Nfew-York and was recently appointed
nstructor of dance at Bennington and I eluding tax.
Sarah Lawrence Colleges. He ihas aught at New York University, Col-
"Grab your pen, and vote for Ken."
But in studying the platforms of the two contestants for president of the Student Senate, I have decided we need a Black Horse to come into the field. No relation to the Black Horse ale of the same name. Last year, I tried unsuccessfully to run for presi- dent of the Women's Student Govern- ment but this year with my political party better organized I feel it my duty as a teensy weensy wheel on the campus to toss my hat in the ring for the political plum of the campus.
My slogan naturally will bee "Mud- dle Thru with Muddlehead." My plat- form should sweep the campus. One of the first points is the time wasted by students hitching down the road.
If I am elected, I have made arrange- ments with the powers-that-be that every weekend the Kant U., the Bea- con and the Sherwood will hitch hike up to Alfred. Look at the time we will save.
Also in regard to the cutting sys- tem. If I'm elected we will do away with classes practically altogether.
Students will be students in name only. Only required classes will be registration day, naturally, and the final examination. Final examina- tions will be taken only by students over 8& years of age accompanied by their parents. In fact I may go even farther, if I get the vote of confidence that I expect. Any examinations tak- en in Alfred will be taken by the facul- ty; they are the characters that are always dreaming up those headaches.
Well my typewriter is going on strike for more ink on its ribbon so I must adjourn. Next time you see me, just
:all me Prexy.
Semi-Formal Admission Includes Corsage, Favor
Corsages and a favor are included n the admission to the Ag-Tech semi- ormal dance to be held at Men's Gym,
•Saturday, May 10.
Music will be by Al Cecchi and his 5-piece orchestra, who has a Tex Beneke style which has made him 'amous in southwestern New York.
Refreshments will be served. Hours are 9 till 2. Admission is $3.60, in-
umbia Teachers College, University f Pittsburgh, Temple University, Un-
iversity of California, Mills College and Colorado State College among oth- ers.
