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              The Loyola Maroon Vol. XXXI, X-259 Loyola University, New Orleans, La., December 18, 1953 No. 12 Yule Vacation Events Crowd Calendar Walshe Acquitted, Others Released By Mock Trial 'Hung Jury' Jury Rules 11-1 In Favor Of Defendants At 'Mis-Trial' B"hung jury," and an acquittal were the result of the al St. Thomas More Law Club Moot Court in the inal Courts building Tuesday night. Tom Walshe was acquitted, and Robert Tracy and John Salvaggio were released on a mis-trial at the mock trial Kin Judge Neils Hertz's court. All are sophomores in and sciences, e mis-trial resulted when the 12-man jury, composed I of pre-legal students, deadlocked ; with an 11-1 vote for acquittal. Attorneys for the defense were I James Connick and Norman Francis, and prosecuting attorneys were Robert Mcintosh, 11, and Frank Varela, all law seniors. The students were indicted for ■murder under the Louisiana Felony Murder Doctrine for the slaying of a private guard on the campus. The guard, John Sullivan, was slain after startling Tracy and ! Walshe in the act of stealing exams from an English professor's offices. As he entered, Tracy fled through the window and Walshe struck the guard in the head with a crowbar used to jimmy the window. Acting on the testimony of witnesses, Albert Karre and Henry Mestayer, the police corelated the evidence and arrested Tracy and Walshe at their residence. Mestayer and Karre left the Univenity library about 8:30 Thursday, and proceeded to their car, which was parked behind the business administration building. After spotting the two men leaving the building hurriedly, they went to investigate. They discovered the body and summoned the police. Karre was able to identify both men. Salvaggio was implicated as one of the principals on the testimony of D'Alton Williams, a stu- I dent telephone operator. Williams overheard a conversation between i Salvaggio and Walshe, setting the time to meet to carry out their plan. Although Salvaggio failed to meet Walshe and Tracy to take part in the crime, he was indicted as a principal, since a statute in Louisiana law states that anyone who forms in a conspiracy, unless verbally denying participation, is PAT SCHEXNYDER, secretary to the Rev. Anthony C. O'Flynn, S.J., dean of students, ha* been named Sweetheart of ADG and will be pre»ented at the fraternity'* winter formal Thursday. The dance at the Lakewood Country Club will be from 9 p.m. til 1 a.m. Miss Schexnyder will be escorted by Tom Dubos, ADG president. AWAY IN A MANGER . . . In the cold stillness of the night standi the Nativity scene in front of Marqquette Hall, a symbol of the true meaning of Christmas. 'Little Colonel' Presented At Military Dance Evangeline Molero, '53- '54 ROTC "Little Colonel," was presented with her staff at the annual fall Military Ball Wednesday night at the Tulane Room of the Jung Hotel. Miss Molero, whose escort was Cadet Colonel Gerard Mialaret, regimental commander, was presented with a bouquet of roses after receiving her warrant of honorary rank. The battalion sponsors presented were: Joan Gravois, Ist Battalion sponsor, escorted by Cadet Lt. Col. Maurice Landrieu; and Betty Hanford, escorted by Cadet Lt. Col. Guthans Reynoir, commander of the 2nd Battalion. Representing the four companies were: Mary Ann Hoffman, escorted by Cadet Captain Charles Welsh, commander of Company A; Mary Ann Bartholomew, escorted by Cadet Captain Ronald Redmann, commander of Company B; Barbara Jas, escorted by Cadet Captain Henry Burch, commander of Company C; and Joel Stephens, escorted by Cadet Captain Anthony Cutrera, commander of Company D. During intermission, "The Regimental Singers," also knows as the Skyscrapers, who placed second in group competition at Talent Night, sang "Down By The River Side," and "Walking In A Winter Wonderland." Cadet Lt. Dennis Bucher and Irlee Leclere entertained with vocal and piano selections, respectively.Frankie Mann and his orchestra furnished the dance music. Yuletide Wishes The Co-Editor, and Staff of The Maroon wi»h to extend to the student* and faculty of the University best wishes for a holy and happy Christmas and a prosperous '54. Beggars Will Give 50 Seats To Field House Beggars fraternity will present a check for fifty field house seats to the Very Rev. W. Patrick Donnelly, S.J., University president, according to Anthony Cutrera, president. The presentation will be made at a banquet in the New Orleans Country Club, preceding the fraternity's 30th anniversary formal. "We are making the presentation," Cutrera said, "in keeping with a purpose of the fraternity as stated in our constitution, to serve the University." An added feature of the night will be the initiation of the Rev. D. O'Callaghan, S.J., as an honorary member, Cutrera said. The program for the night will include formal initiation of member*, a cocktail party, followed by the banquet and winter formal. The formal will begin at 9 p.m. Due to a new rule by the New Orleans Country Club, liquor may not be brought to the dance by guests. All liquor and Bet-ups will be sold in the club at retail prices. President's Christmas Message Each year Christmas rings out anew the reminder of Our Savior's great love for the people of all the world—God so loved the world as to give it His only begotten Son. And God's love, while universal and global, extends to each one of us personally and individually. This is the clear truth, the thrilling fact that Christmas proclaims: God loves us, God is interested in us, God cares for us. In. the exact same measure that we learn the lesson of the Nativity we, on our part, shall return love for love, interest for interest, care tor care. W. Patrick Donnelly, S.J. ADG PLEDGES are trying their best to impress CATHY THILBORGER with some fancy language during the fret's recent pledge week. The winter formal will be Wednesday night, December 23. Music College Holds Dance The freshman class of the college of music presented a Christmas Dance for the student body last Tuesday night in the cafeteria immediately following the carol sing. The dance held from 8 to 12 p.m. featured the Campus Capers orchestra under the direction of Paul Emenes, and many of the acts from the recent Talent Night, including winner, Charlie Suhor, the Melduets, and the Skyscrapers were featured. The show was directed by John Bourgeois and Betty Johnston, frosh music president and entertainment chairman, respectively. Prof To Address 'Duetscher Verein' Mr. Wilhelm Tuerk, professor in German, will address the German club, Deutscher Verein, at its next meeting on the topic, Germany and World War 11, according to Ted Pfister, president. Professor Tuerk, in this country on a Fulhright scholarship, is doing political research as well as teaching German at Loyola. He was horn in Germany and taught there. During World War 11, he was wounded and captured by the Russians. The lecture will be given Thursday, Jan. 8, at 8 p.m. in Marquette Auditorium. Admission is free and all are invited, Pfister said. Plans for the forthcoming dance Bier Aben will also be discussed, as well as the future lecture series. Moliere Scenes To Be Dramatized Four scenes from Moliere are scheduled to be presented Jan. IB by the French classes of the University, according to Mrs. Andree Heller, assistant professor of French. Classes To Halt Tomorrow; Out-of-Towners Return Home With the Loyola "shut down" Saturday, Christmas holidays will begin in earnest and already the out-oftown Wolves are packin' and heading for home—the first respite since summer is now underway. For native New Orleanians, the four social frats have augmented the Yule celebrations. All the winter formals are scheduled during the holiday season. And. celebrations will be punctuated by an athletic event when the Wolfpack meets Detroit Monday night. Beggars initiate festivities tonight with their formal at the New Orleans Country Club, 9 til 1. The frat is celebrating its pearl anniversary, 30 years on the campus. The Evening Division dance, also tonight will be held at the Lakewood Country Club from 9:30 til 1. Saturday is the first of the Christmas holidays and at 8:30 p.m. the 30 Club, Loyola's press organization will give a party at Evangeline Molero's house, 5129 Elysian Fields. Sunday night, SAK will dance at the New Orleans Country Club from 9 til 1. Frankie Mann and his orchestra will play. ADG's winter formal is slated for Wednesday night from 9 til 1 at the Lakewood Country Clu*D. Pat Schexnyder, secretary to the Rev. Anthony C. O'Flynn, S.J., dean of students, is the frat's sweetheart for '64. The Propellor Club will give their Christmas party Monday 28 at 8 p.m. in the Clematis Restaurant, 3664 Clematis Ave., and the Kappa Delta Pi party is set for Tuesday 29 at 8 p.m. in the Student Lounge. Annual 'Sing' Draws Over 300 People Approximately 300 people attended the Universitysponsored annual carol sing Tuesday night in front of the crib in the horseshoe. The University brass choir, under the direction of Mr. George Jansen, and the University chorus led the group in singing Christmas carols and holiday favorites. Chimes from Holy Name of Jesus Church announced the sing, followed by a .fanfare of trumpets playing "March of Three Kings." "Joy to the World" opened the sing. Johnny Paquette, A&S sophomore, soloed "O Holy Night," backed by the University chorus. Under the direction of Mr*. Andree Heller, the French Club •ang two French carols, "II Est Ne Le Divin Ensent," and "La Creche." Some of the carols sung by the group surrounding the Nativity scene were "Silent Night," "Deck the Halls," "O Sanctisima," "O Come All Ye Faithful," and "Jingle Bells." Following the sing, the freshman class of the college of music sponsored a dance in the cafeteria. Music was by Campus Capers.Funds collected at the dance were turned over to the field house drive. Douglas White Debate Team Chooses Varsity Members Varsity members of the Edward Douglas White Debating Society were announced this week by Gene Palmisano, president of the society. On the team are Norris Fitzmorris, law school sophomore; Gene Murret, A&S senior; Matt Schott, A&S freshman, and Dan Stapp, BA junior. Millard Clark, BA senior, was chosen as alternate. The squad, which will represent the school in all intercollegiate debate meets, was selected from among many students who tried out recently. A five minute speech on the national college debate topic was delivered by each contestant for the team in order to qualify. Debates are planned with LSU, Tulane, and Dominican colleges both here and out of town. A trip is being planned this year and the team hopes to enter the Azalea tournament later in '54. ELECTED THIS WEEK at the yartity debating team were NORRIS FITZMORRIS, sitting, DAN STAPP, and GENE MURRET. MUting from the picture i* Matt Schott, the fourth member, and alternate Millard Clark. MERRY CHRISTMAS SEE YOU JAN. 4