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              the MAROON Vol. XXXVII Loyola University, New Orleans, La., February 5, 1960 No. 10 Big Pow-wow! PARKING PETITION—BOB LANDRY, left, chairman of the student council committee to study the parking problem, and DALTON WALLACE, committee member, go over the petition which has been circulated to residents of Palmer and Calhoun Streets in an effort to have the 2-hour parking signs removed. Councilman Curtis Promises 'Action, By EUGENE KATSANIS Parking Problem May Introduce Ordinance When Petition Finished City Councilman Henry Curtis, of District A which bounds Loyola, may introduce an ordinance to the city council to remove the two-hour parking signs on Calhoun Street. He said that he may introduce the ordinance when the petition that is being circulated around the campus neighborhood is turned in to the council with the majority of the residents favoring the removal. Bob Landry, chairman of the student council's parking committee, said that residents of Calhoun Street have signed the petition and removal of the signs along eight to nine blocks appears almost certain. He said that this not only included Calhoun but the side streets of the area as well. "The residents of Palmer Street refused to sign the petition claiming that it would ruin one of the city's finest residential section," Landry said. "Only one resident of Palmer out of the 20 interviewed signed the petition." Calhoun Street residents were reluctant to sign at first and presented their objections to student parkers, but upon hearing Landry's presentation of Loyola's side of The Inside Story By KIT HARGER Dismal Outlook On Sports-Scene Things look dismal on the sports scene. Sports Editor Nat Belloni predicts a 12-13 season for the Wolves and Lou Salvant shakes his head over the lack of enthusiasm in intramurals. Seems everybody wants to play but no one ever shows up for the games! Looks like The Maroon will have to go on a "School Spirit" kick again. Page 5 History Traced On Parking Beef The top editorial this week traces the history of Loyola's three year parking "beef" with City Hall and ends on a "We're sick and tired of it" note. Possible remedial action: since both Tulane and Loyola are suffering from the same situation, a solution might be reached if the two student councils put their heads together and stormed the citadels of Mr. Schiro's two-hour parking signs. On the other hand, working on the principle that Mr. Schiro "will help those who help themselves," all available space on campus, minute as it is, should be put to productive use. Ditto: the space by the Calhoun side of the cafeteria.Page 4 Thespians Land Pat-On-The-Back Thespians receive a much deserved pat-on-the-back for jobs well done in today's second editorial.Cooperation is needed in any undertaking but unfortunately this group, one of Loyola's best public relations agents, gets very little of this elusive virtue. Date Book conflicts keep cropping up and a marked lack of attendance by students at productions suggest that something needs to be done! Page 4 Prof Interviewed On Space Travel "Come fly with me," says Judy Scata as she writes up her interview with Dr. J. F. Thomson, Tulane professor of astronomy. For a bird's eye view of the moon and the problems we're up against in space travel be sure to read her interesting feature. Page 2 $15,000 Grant Presented To University By Local Firms Open Fund To Initiate Lectures Reily, Aron Firms Make Presentation A grant of $15,000 has been made to Loyola University by William B. Reily and Co., and J. Aron and Co., New- Orleans coffee firms, in honor of the late E. E. Lafaye, former vice president of both companies and member of the university's board of advisors.The gift will be used to establish the E. E. Lafaye Memorial Fund to provide for outstanding authorities to visit Loyola, conduct classes in their fields and consult with faculty members of the university. The grant wai presented by William B. Burkenroad, Jr., vice president of J. Aron and Co., and J. W. Riley, Jr., vice president of William B. Reily and Co., to the Very Rev. W. Patrick Donnelly, S.J., Loyola president, and E. A. Lafaye, representing the Lafaye family. A native of New Orleans, Mr. Lafaye died last July at the age of 79. He joined the Loyola board of advisors in 1932 and served until his death. He was a former president of the Green Coffee Association and was active in civic affairs. The company officials stressed that the Lafaye Memorial Lecture Fund is an open fund which may be increased at any time by friends of Loyola or Mr. Lafaye. "These initial donations," they explained, "are dedicated to bringing the young people of this city in contact with outstanding men in their chosen fields. "It is the hope of the donors that these lectures will perpetuate the ideals of character and scholarship for which Mr. E. E. Lafaye stood." Father Donnelly said the program would go into operation at once. He said the lecturers would be apportioned among the university's six schools and colleges.The president praised the grant as "a splendid contribution to the young people of our city and region and to the faculty members who are vital to their development."In this way these companies not only honor the memory of a distinguished citizen but also render important assistance to Loyola University to which he was a devoted and valued advisor." GRANT FROM COFFEE COMPANIES—J. M. REILLY, JR., vice president of Wm. B. Reily and Co., presents hi* firm's part of the $15,000 grant, designed to establish a memorial fund in honor of the late E. E. Lafaye, former vice preiident of both companies and Loyola board member. A»»i»ting in the presentation of the grant are, from left: E. A. LAFAYE, representing the Lafaye family; WILLIAM B. BURKLNROAD, JR., vice president of J. Aron and Company, co-donor of the grant; and the VERY REV. W. PATRICK DONNELLY, S.J., university president. Haydel To Reign Over Cotillion Freihmen Sweetheart, Judy Haydel, will reign over the Sweetheart Cotillion given in her honor Friday, Feb. 12 at Caruso's Continental Room from 9 to 1. Albert Dittmann, president of the freshmen class, said that this is not only a freshman dance, but a university-wide function where everyone is invited.The name of the cotillion was changed this year from sophomore" to 'sweetheart,' because many of the students thought it was only a function of the sophomore students and subsequently wouldn't attend," Dittmann said. Frankie Mann's orchestra will provide the music. "Tickets may be purchased from any member of the student council for $3 a couple," he said. Director Describes Coming Play As Exhilarating Modern Drama "The Druid Circle," according to Bill Wells, assistant instructor of speech and technical director of Thespians, will probably be the most exciting modern drama done by Thespians in a long time. The play is scheduled to open a five-day run Wednesday and continue through Sunday in Marquette Auditorium. "The kids have worked hard and are continuing to do so," said Wells; "they should turn in a good performance." At curtain time, 8:30 p.m., the audience will see a capable cast in action. Cast in the leading roles are: Edumund Kaerney as professor White, Dale Thompson as Tom Lloyd Ellis and Rita Cabes as Megan Lewis. Kearney, a freshman speechdrama major, recently triumphed as Otto Frank in Dominican College's "Diary of Anne Frank." He also appeared in a first- semester production: "Three by Three." Thompson, a junior English major, has credited to him performances in "The Torchbearers," "Hello Out There," "Oedipus at Colonus," and "The Oresteia." Miss Cabes, a freshman speechdrama major, has been seen so far in "Three by Three" and "The Orestia." Others in the cast include, Ted Gallagher as Maddox, a junior English major who previously appeared in "The Oresteia"; Aline Rault as Brenda Maddox, who played important roles in "Three by Three," "The Oresteia" and last year in "Oedipus at Colonus"; Doris Gilson as Mrs. White was last seen in "The Oresteia"; Suzy Casey as Miss Dagnall, has done crew work for "The Oresteia" prior to "The Druid Circle." Carl Smith as Tobin is making his first appearance in a Thespian production; he did previous work for the Louisiana Players (LSU). Brenda Cherami, as Miss Trevelyan has previously been in "Oedipus at Colonui,"Colonui," "Othello" from "Night with Shaketpeare " She alto was in the Chorui of Furies in "The Oresteia." Edna Lee Smith as Blodien makes her first stage appearance although a member of many Thespian production crews. The play itself has elements which appeal to the university student. The setting for the play takes place on an university campus in North England. Intense drama flows from a conflict between students and professors.The crew managers consist of: properties, Jim Mom; costumes, Betty Lou Killian; house, Ray Garrity; make-up, Tugie Landry; lighting, Frank D'Arcangelo; publicity, John Lopiccolo and Linda Musmeci; sound, Ray DeArigunaga and stage crew, Keller Hebert. Wells, director and producer of the play, refused to make any definite predictions saying that drama is a funny thing and one can never tell what will happen until the play is over and the audience reacts. "That is why the director paces the floor," concluded Wells. DALE THOMPSON RITA CABES ED KEARNEY Heart Ass'n Needs Loyola Volunteers Loyola students are urged to participate in "Heart Sunday," (next Sunday) by assisting in work at the headquarters of the Louisiana Heart Association here in the city, Dr. John G. Arnold, chairman of the university's technology department, said. Dr. Arnold demonstrated the importance of public information about heart disease by citing that better than half the deaths each year in the United States are due to cardiovascular disease and that many of them could have been avoided by early diagnosis and treatment. In urging fraternities, sororities and other societies on campus to help on Heart Sunday, Dr. Arnold pointed out that Loyola has benefitted greatly from the Louisiana Heart Association through undergraduate and senior research g r a nt s-i n-a i d. Undergraduate grants were given to students in the departments of chemistry, biology, and medical technology. Dr. Arnold was given a senior research grant for cardiac research. Five facts about heart disease that the American Heart Association feels every person should know are: (1) Some forms of heart disease can be prevented . . . a few can be cured; (2) All heart cases can be cared for best if diagnosed early; (3) Almost every heart condition can be helped by proper treatment; (4) Most heart patients can keep on working—very often at the same job; (5) Your "symptoms" may or may not mean heart disease. Don't guess don't worry. (See your doctor and be sure). Dr. Arnold, who is chairman of the Undergraduate Research Committee of the Louisiana Heart Association, added to these facts that a regular physical checkup aids greatly in reducing deaths due to heart diseases. (See PARKING PROBLEM, page 6)