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              The Loyola Maroon Vol. XXX, X-259  Loyola University, New Orlean., La., February 13, 1953 No. 14 LOOKS LIKE THE Dayton Flyer, were too hot for Loyola and the Beggars to handle! Viewing the charred remains of a publicity plane on the campus are (from left to right) CAROL PFISTER, TOMMY NELSON, ART FRANZ and CHUCK SICARD. The plane represented the Flyers in effigy. Debating Team Meets Spring Hill In Tourney The Loyola debating team will participate in the Spring Hill debate tournament today and tomorrow. The team, composed of Dan Stapp, Norris Fitzmorris, Gene Palmisano and Michael O'Keefe, was chosen at a tryout session held last week. Judges who selected the team were Rev. Anthony C. O'Flynn, S.J., Rev. Louis J. Twomey, S.J., and Bernard Ward, law instructor . The topic of the debate is the national debate topic for 1953: "Resolved—That the Congress of the United States Should Enact a Compulsory Fair Employment Practice Law." Westholz Desk Editor Appointment of Harold Westholz, A&S junior, as new desk editor of The Maroon, was announced by Gary Hymel, editor. Westholz will succeed Tom Rayer, pre-legal fieshman. Patrick Breeden, BA junior, was appointed new circulation manager, succeeding Dick Deas, a February graduate. Jerry Chopin and Claire Favrot, A&S freshmen, and Ed Tuohy, A&S sophomore, are incoming reporters for the spring semester. Tom Bonfield, Ben Bridgeman, Denis Bucher, Jean Grau, and Jim McNamara will aid the circulation department. SC Acts Three checkerboard sets and two chess sets have been purchased for the student lounge by the Student Council. They will be available for student use in the near future. Band Needs New Members Students in all school* and colleges are invited to fill the openings for all instruments in the University's concert band, according to Mr. George A. Jansen, instructor in brass. Those interested in auditioning for music scholarships should contact Mr. Jansen or Mr. Harold Blum in the college of music. The band is presently rehearsing for a spring concert which will be presented in May. Rehearsals are scheduled for Mondays and Thursdays at 5. ROTC Head Presents 14 Commissions Fourteen ROTC cadets received commissions in the Military Police Corps and two received commissions in the Signal Corps at graduation, February 2, in Marquette auditorium. The commissions were presented by Lt. Col. Barth. Those commissioned in the MPs were: Adrian B. Cordes, Patrick Lee Bellau, Roland J. Hymel, Jr., Raymond P. Prasifka, Kenneth C. Davidson, Anthony J. I.ala, Richard A. Deas, Gilbert C. Satterlee, Andrew F. McGinty, Joseph F. Grefer, Frederick J. Gutknecht, 111, Felix Cannella, Henry Lee Mason, Joseph L. Laughlin, Huraberto R. Guerra, Charles J. Morris, Jr. Those commissioned in the Signal Corps were Jack Newitt and James M. Hemstreet. Of those commissioned, eight have received orders to report for active duty by the 20th of March. All will report to Fort Sam Houston, Texas, with the exception of Cannella, Morris and Newitt. Cannella will report to Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Morris to Camp Chaffee, Arkansas, and Newitt to Fort Bliss, Texas. Active duty orders were also received at the graduation for 2nd Lts. Wilfred O. Prados, and David J. Seibert, who were commissioned last June. Both will report to Fort Sam Houston, Texas by the 20th of March. Five of the newly commissioned officers were designated Distinguished Military Graduates. They were: Patrick Bellau, Frederick J. Gutknecht, 111, Richard A. Deas, Jack Newitt. David Seibert had been a Distinguished Military Graduate last June. A formal reception was held on January 81, 1953 at the Officers club of Camp Leroy Johnson in honor of the newly commissioned second lieutenants. The educational course for coeds on the role of women in the Army has been placed under Ist Lt. George Roosa. Lt. Roosa announced that the course is taking shape and will begin in approximately two weeks. Further definite information will be furnished later. Manresa Retreat Starts Next Week The second closed retreat for men will be held February 19 through* 22 at Manresa House in Convent, La. The Rev. Sam Hill Ray, S.J., requests that those who have signed for the retreat check to see if their names are on the roster on the bulletin boards. Fifty-six students are scheduled to make the retreat. Those who cannot make a closed retreat are requested to schedule a campus retreat. Thespians Score With 'Oedipus' By JERRY CHOPPIN What better tribute could an actor have than an exhausted curtain-puller? Three encores and although the audience was still going strong, the curtain wouldn't open. Such was the reaction of an under-capacity opening night audience of Sophocles' "Oedipus Rex." The play, which runs through Sunday night, was done in the ancient Greek style, with legend and chorus. Its presentation was evidence of a well-deserved reputation of Thespians for bringing to Loyola and New Orleans theatergoers samplings of the wide variety of dramatic offerings. In all fairness to Georke Kelly, it must be admitted that Don Barnett was the best actor in the play. Just as in "Duck," Don was completely in his part. In his portrayal as the aged Teiresias, Don carried his own unique atmosphere with him. His scene with George was the most interesting and dramatic in the play. This episode made all others pale in comparison. Teddy Pfister, with his very natural presentation, also rated very high. In his own inimitable manner, Teddy made his appearance seem a relief from the pompousness of the setting. Teddy's only faults were minor ones—one early reaction and an occasional lapse into his "Coleman" accent. His constant stage presence made up for these, however. Dick Smith, although he tried hard, failed to give the proper strength to the character of the priest. On the technical end, the costumes deserve praise. Sally Mc- Namara and her crew outdid themselves in this task. The same could be said for the makeup job, especially for George's "bloody eyes." The legend preceding the first scene was a bit too long, since much of it was repeated during the play. In a final look, however, "Oedipus Rex" is well worth seeing—tonight or the next two nights. TESSIE LOPEZ Countess of Listowel Sets Forum Address On Russia vs Church The Countess of Listowel, noted author and editor, will speak on "The Battle In East Europe—Soviet Russia vs. the Cahtolic Church" at the Loyola Forum in the Grand Ballroom of the Jung, Thursday at 8 p.m. The Countess has travelled widely on the continent and has attended many of Eurpoe's more prominent universities. After graduating from Budapest University, she won a scholarship to the London School of Economics, where she received her degree with honors in 1929. By becoming the first woman editorial writer in Hungary she established her career as a journalist. Already well known in American diplomatic and literary circles, the English Countess gave several lectures here prior to World War 11. At 17 the served as hostess of the Hungarian Legation in Rome, where her father was counsellor, and since then she has travelled through all the European capitals with various diplomatic services. Her insights into the war "This I Have Seen," in book-form, ran into four editions and her new book, "The Hidden War," appeared last August. She also publishes the weekly "East Europe and Soviet Russia" which is a condensation of new developments and information inside Soviet Russia and Soviet dominated countries. While in London covering the World Economic Conference in 1933, she married William Francis Hare, Earl of Listowel, successively Post Master General, First Secretary of State for India and Minister of State for Colonial Affairs in the British government. COUNTESS LISTOWEL 48 Nurses Are Capped Forty-eight students of the Hotel Dieu School of Nursing received their caps at the annual capping ceremony, Friday, Feb. 6, from Sister Carlos, administratrix of Hotel Dieu, and Mrs. Rose Lindauer, Assistant Directress of Education. The ceremony signified their official acceptance as junior students.The newly capped girls recited the "Florence Nightingale" pledge and were welcomed hy student hody president, Joanne Dupuis. Ellen Livermore gave the response for the new junior class. Guest speaker, Very Rev. W. Patrick Donnelly, S. J., addressed the students on the importance of service, stressing cheerfulness and fearlessness as primary qualities in the nursing profession. The program concluded with the singing of the Alma Mater. Mistress of Ceremonies for the evening was Joan Barrios. The students capped are: Andri Anna Alach. William Bcthea. Loretta Blair, Juan Bourgngne, Bonnie Briitnac, Margaret Button, Kay Cameron, Vita Carnaggio, Rosalie Collette, Winnie Creasy, Helen Deshotels, Gayle Donlon, Jacquelyn Dorr, Elizabeth Engladc, Thetma Ferrand, Mary Furmaggio, Betty Fc.rti nberry, Al Hushes, Theresa Jud, "harlcs Laurence, William Leathern, Sue Ann Lively, Ellen Livermore, Jo Ann Lewis, Rosemary Madere, Mildred Melan;on, Bruce Mitchell, Jacquelyn McCarthy, Cynthia McGilvray, Annie Nagy, Kathleen Naquin, Eileen O'Bairne, Jo Ann TBryan, Nancy Oesterline, Marian Pinlel, June Pitre, Kay Pringle, Marie Kagas, Doris Rundell, Suzanne Seiley, Lilburn Sibille, Mary G. Smith, Gwen Terrebonne, Anna Marie Tuma, Betty Vigveaux, Barbara Wilking and Tomie Landis (in absentia).