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              The Loyola Maroon Vol. XXXI, X-259 Loyola University, New Orleans, La., October 30, 1953 No. 7 Father Donnelly Asks $10 Per Student SCSets Campus Pledge Drive For Tuesday Through Friday An all-purpose field house is the most pressing need of the University at this time, the Very Rev. W. Patrick Donnelly, S.J., president, told the student body at a University-wide convocation Tuesday. "The field house is as great a need now as the library was several years ago," he added. "What the University needs most is a place to take care of all its needs. Moon Landrieu, president of the Student Council, ex plained that the convocation had | been called in order to introduce a unified plan for raising funds for the field house, and then introduced Fr. Donnelly to the student body. Fr. Donnelly explained the financial status of the University. Three questions pertaining to the field house were answered with the aid of charts illustrating the financial status of the University. The first question concerned the need and necessity of an allpurpose field house. "We hope to have the Mass of the Holy Ghost in the field house next year," Fr. Donnelly added. "The field house wil also be used for other functions such as graduation. University-wide convocations, dramatic presentations, forums, and athletics." The question, "Why can't the Kersity put up the field house '?" was then answered. Fr. Donnelly explained that the building fund, consisting of $200,000, had already been emptied toward the field house, along with $176,- 000 which had been raised in a down-town public drive. "The students should be made aware of what the University does for them," Fr. Donnelly stated. "We are partners in this enterprise. We do for you, and you do for us." He added that only 60% of what it cost* to educate each student was paid in tuition. The rest is paid by the University. A student would be required to pay a tuition of $700 if he were | to pay for his full education, but | increasing the tuition would "keep out from the higher education those whoin wf wunf to help." It was also stated that the possibility of decreasing EeMM employed in the University or of decreasing their salaries is impossible."The University has a good claim on your loyalty," Father Donnelly affirmed, "and with good grounds has a right to aspect the cooperation of every student." Moon Landrieu then proposed that each student contribute the price of one seat in the field house amounting to $10. Pledge cards will be distributed this week, and each student is asked to pledge his donation. The campus motto is "Everyone can give something." Landrieu concluded with the remark, "I feel confident that you will feel the- need and will be generous." Fr. Donnelly closed the convo| cation with a prayer. (See "Fact* And Figures," pg. 4) DURING THE UNIVERSITY-WIDE convocation held la.t Tuesday, the VERY REV. W. PATRICK DONNELLY, S.J., president of the University indicates Loyola's financial record, displayed on charts prepared by the Alumni Association. Thespians To Open Season With 'Merchant' Wednesday Thespians, Loyola's dramatic group, will present Shakespeare's "Merchant of Venice" beginning Wednesday in Marquette Auditorium at 8:30 p.m., according to Mr. Leo Zinser, director. Don Bainett will portray Shylock, and Mildred Glankler heads the female cast as Portia. Others in the cast are Claude Riche as Antonio, Al Huddleson as Bassanio, Ted Pfister as Lorenzo, and Melvin Graziano as the clown. Female parts include Madeline Steiger who will portray Jessica, Joan Gravois as Nerissa, and Elizabeth Ainsworth as Portia's servant. Minor roles will be played by Clarence Rareshide, Gene Palmisano, and Pat Farley. Lighting for the production will be handled by Lee Freeland and Marie Merthens; Anna Copponex and Ken Offan are in charge of sound. Grace Russo, Philip Gallaty and Emile Lausteneau are in charge of the stage. The drama will run nightly until Nov. 8. REHEARSING FOR THE COMING Thespian production "Merchant of Venice" from through November 8 are MICKEY GLANKER, left, who portray* Portia. TED PFISTER holds the second male lead, in the role of Lorenzo. SAK Bootride Cancelled Dear Students: It is with disappointment that SAK has to announce the cancellation of its boat ride which was set for Friday, November 13. This situation arose when the fraternity was informed that the boat will be under repair from the week of November 9 through the end of the year. The fraternity was offered the night of Friday, November 6, but had to turn it down. The two reasons which motivated the decision were first, exams are scheduled for November 7, and secondly, it would have been in violation of the date book, since the Thespians have a play entered for that night. The fraternity regrets that this unavoidable situation exists and hopes that everyone will understand. SAK looks forward to the spring semester when it will again be privileged to entertain the student body on the Steamer President. Yours truly. Marcel Garsaud, President Fall ROTC Ball Set Dec. 19 The annual fall ROTC military ball has been set for December 19 at the Tulane Room in the Jung Hotel, according to Captain James U. Tynan, assistant military science instructor. The sponsors elected by the Cadet Corps will be formally presented to their respective units at the intermission. Odessa Elston, last year's "Little Colonel," will officially bestow the position on the incoming regimental sponsor. Tickets can be purchased only by ROTC students at $2.50 a ticket, stag or couple. As in accordance with previous balls, the attire will be Army winter uniforms, and formals for the cadets' dates, Capt. Tynan said. Moot Court Competition To Resume Plans for the resumption of the Moot Trial on Appeal competition between St. Thomas More Law Club and Delta Theta Phi, national legal fraternity, were completed at a joint meeting of the two groups together with the Student Bar Association Monday. In the past—the last Trial on Appeal was held in I96o—the Trial was held in the Supreme Court of Louisiana and presided over by one of the Justices, and the groups hope to carry on the tradition this year, according to Pascal Calogero, president of the St. Thomas More Law Club. The trial is set for March 5, and contestant* will be determined by preliminary trials. The names of th* winners will be inscribed on a 15-year-old sutcr plaque along with the names of winners of past contests. The Student Bar Association, which- will sponsor the trial this year, will act as coordinators and supervise administrative details. Also attending the meeting Monday night was DTP "Dean" Oswaldo Ramirez, Gail Kreher, president of the Student Bar Association and Miss Janet Riley, moderator of the association. Movies Switched "Look For The Silver Lining" is the flicker slated for Sunday by the Student Council. June Haver will be featured in the show. Admission is free but the weekly movies have been moved from the Student Lounge to Marquette Auditorium. Date-Movement At Night School A date bureau to encourage exclusive attendance of Loyola students at University social functions has been organized by the Evening Division, Mrs. Raymond P. Witte, moderator of activities, announced. Open to Evening Division only, the bureau is not a project to provide escorts for students. "We believe that by urging Evening Division students to date other students also in the division, a greater sense of school spirit can be developed, Mrs. Witte said. Unlike day school, most Evening Division students date non- Loyolans and invite them to University activities such as dances, basketball games, etc . Outsiders will normally have less interest for the welfare of the University than those attending Loyola," Mrs. Witte added, "but by encouraging Loyolans to date Loyolans we hope to further greater cooperation in school projeot and functions among the night school students." A LONELY YOUNG MAN drops into the Evening Division office to register with MRS. RAYMOND P. WITTE, moderator of evening activities, for the newly formed night school date bureau. Camp Polk Commander Kreber To Inspect ROTC Facilities Major General Leo M. Kreber, commanding general of the 37th Infantry Division at Camp Polk, will tour the University's ROTC facilities today beginning at 10. On his arrival, General Kreber will be greeted by the Very Rev. W. Patrick Donnelly, S.J., president of the University, before inspecting the Honor Guard, composed of senior advance ROTC cadets. Following a visit to Father President's office, the General will be taken on a tour of the i  University, arwving at the ROTC area at 11 for an inspection of facilities and procedures General Kreber was graduated ' from the United States Military I Academy in June 1918. He resigned from the Regular Arnry in 1922 to enter business in Columbus, Ohio. Joining the Ohio National Guard, General Kreber was promoted to the rank of captain and wa« assigned to the staff of the 62nd Field Artillery Brigade of the 37th Infantry Divi .ion. In October, 1940, one day before the 37th Division was called into active federal service, the General became commander of the 62nd Bridage. He was promoted to brigadier general in May 1941, becoming commanding general of the 37th Division's artillery and served with that unit throughout Upon separation from the service in June 1946, General Kreber was named commanding general of the 37th Infantry Division and was commissioned a major general in the Ohio National Guard, and later received federal recognition as a major general of the Unite States Na- ■ tional Guard. In January 1949, he was appointed adjutant general of Ohio, a position he held until his return to active duty in January 1952. His awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Navy Gold Star, Air Medal, Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster and the Purple Heart. 'Good Neighbor' Wreaths Blessed The Rev. Sam Hill Ray, S.J., Navy League Chaplain of Greater New Orleans, blessed the wreaths which were cast from the "Good Neighbor"in honor of Korean War dead Monday at 10:30 a.m. The first wreath was cast upon the water of the Mississippi by Korean veteran Anthony Wells. The latter was cast by a gold star mother, Mrs. Wrenn. Father Ray also delivered the invocation at a luncheon later in the day. Loyola Is Host To Debaters The Loyola Debating team will host the cadets from West Point in a debate in Marquette Auditorium at 3 p.m. today, according to Gene Palmisano, president. The topic is "Resolved That the United States Adopt a Policy of Free Trade." The affirmative side will be defended by Loyolans Norris Fitzmorris and Dan Stapp. West Point won the two previous debates with Loyola. All faculty members and students are invited to attend. Sixteen new members were accepted into the Edward Douglas White Debating Society and were sworn in by the president at the group's weekly meeting Wednesday. The new members are Peter J. Cavallo, Shirley Trusty, Mary Aline Brousseau, Jack Ciolino, Halden de Harne, Sam Miceli, Gene Murret, Madeline Steger, Joan Arnold, Rene Bonee, Anthony de Haro, Ebb A. Berry, 111, Matthew J. Schott, Henry -Hautot, Millard W. Clark, Edmund O'Brien. —~ .»•  Dowling Gets Top 'Nine Girls' Role Kathleen Dowling will play the leading role in the Junior Thespians' presentation of "N in e Girls," to be held sometime in late November, according to Melvin Graziano, director. Others in the cast are Rosemary Shepard, Lydia larose, Myra Monahan, Barbara Broussard, Joy Haydel, Carol Olivier, Donell Dodd, and Mary Arroyo. Two performances are planned for students and faculty members. The admission will be free. The Junior Thespians is an organization formed to give acting experience to newcomers to the University. The performances are not open to the general public as the Thespians' productions are. Captain Tynan Is Confederate Yankee Now A Pennsylvania Yankee in oP Jeff Davis' Court has made good—and that is by official word just released from the Cradle of the Confederacy—Montgomery, Alabama.Capt. James D. Tynan, assistant military science instructor, has been given the rank of Colonel in the exclusive Confederate Air Corps—a much sought after organization for misplaced Yankees. The diploma which hangs high and proudly on the beige walls in the "Colonel's" office, reads as follows: "Know ye, that in recognition of his having manifested an unusually high regard for blackeyed peas, turnip greens, hog jowl, sow kelley, pot-lrkker grits, chittlins, and good old corn squeezings JAMES D. TYNAN is at of this date appointed to the rank of Colonel in the Confederate Air Corps. This officer by virtue of his appointment, therefore be obliged to carefully and diligently discharge the duties of the office to which appointed by doing and performing all manner of things there unto belonging. As evidence of his good faith in accepting this commission, the officer named herein will continue to iiraise the glories ol the H«tDp South, consume a true gentleman's share of the fare mentioned above, pay respectful homage to our lovely Southern Belles, save his Confederate money, harass carpetbaggers, and always remember that damnyankee is one word. As Secretary of this Corps, I strictly charge and require all officers of the air militia of the South to render such obedience and courtesies as are due an officer of this distinguished rank and honored position. Thadeus P. Throckmorton Secretary" LSL Sorority Receives 75 New Pledges Today LSL will receive 75 new pledges now entering their pledge period, at their weekly meeting today at 12:15 in .Marquette Auditorium, according to Betty Talbot, president. Campus Court To Have Day And Night School Candidates This year's Campus Court will have nine members instead of seven as in previous years, according to a Student Council decision. Day school will elect six maids and a queen to which two maids from Evening Divsion coeds, who will be selected in a separate election, will be added. The Student Council decided after a lengthy discussion that day school candidates will be elected by day school students only. Evening Division students will be the only ones eligible to vote for their two maids. This is the first time in Loyola's history that the Evening Division will be represented on the Campus Court. The campus beauty and her court will be elected the first three days of mid-semester exam week, November 9, 10, and 11. To simplify voting and to assure a fair percentage of voting, elections will be handled by the presidents in their respective schools and colleges. Pictures of the candidates will be posted by each ballot box. Of the nominees, the top 14 will be selected as candidates for Campus Court. Students will then vote, according to the point system, for seven of these candidates to comprise the Court. This is a change from last year's voting, which took place at a central ballot box, located in the Quadrangle. It was also decided at the Student Council meeting Wednesday to extend the nominations through today. Each school has their own ballot box for nominations, which close at 2 p.m. A&S and BA students can nominate at the box in the Quadrangle. PRAY THE ANGELUS SUPPORT GYM DRIVE