Maroon

              The MAROON Vol. XXXVIII Loyola University, New Orleans, La., Friday, October 14, 1960 No. 4 love Triangle' Behind Wiling' Moot Court Trial By JANIE COUNIHAN "I panicked because I thought I had killed one of my best friends," said Ted Gallagher, A&S senior, as he sat tensely in his jail cell during a recent interview. The visibly shaken president of Thespians, campus drama group, was explaining the events that preceded his apprehension by police for the "murder" of A&S sophomore J. B. Cordaro. The fatal "crime" was committed at Van's Bar and Restaurant on the night of Oct. 5. Now with a "murder, charge hanging over him, the usually easy-going Loyola student related in short, quick sentences his part in the so-called "love triangle" murder. "Mary Ann Vial and I just went over to Van's for a drink. I knew J. B. had been going out with her, but 1 didn't think she was his girlfriend since 1 had seen her out with other boys." The husky 21 year old member of ÜBL, social fraternity, continued: "I had been at a Thespian rehearsal and Mary Ann had gone to a debate club meeting. We made the date for nine at Van's (on Hurst St. near the campus) and sat there talking for an hour or so. "I guess I had about five beers. Then J. B. came up to our table and tried to get Mary Ann to come with him. As she started to leave, she knocked over a beer bottle," Gallagher said. There was then some name-calling—"l've never heard J. B. use such vile language so I thought he was really mad," Gallagher said. "I law J. B. coming at me with a jagged beer bottle which he had picked up from the floor. I grabbed the knife (a heavy table knife) and stabbed J. B. He looked like he wai hurt pretty bad— I got scared and left." Close friends of the accused man describe him as "genial but quiet . . . except when he's drinking." With the state (Delta Theta Phi law fraternity) asking for the death penalty at the "trial" set for October 23, the solemn young man is an ironic comparison to the very friendly milkman he was scheduled to portray in the upcoming Thespian production of "Our Town.' GALLAGHER Maroon Merits 'Excellent' From Newspaper Service The Maroon ha: received an "A" rating from the National Newspaper Service for the 1960 spring semester. The rating is the highest awarded by the group which returned its critical service score sheet to The Maroon early this week. "You have a good paper—writing is good—variety is interesting," were the comments on the overall merits of The Maroon. The breakdown on the scoring in various divisions was: general format and appearance, A ; coverage, A; copy, including headlines and captions, A—; sports, A ; makeup and typography, A; photgoraphs and other art, A; advertising, B+. The National Newspaper Service is an affiliate of the school of journalism at Missouri University. This is the first year that The Maroon has entered this competition. It is not to be confused with the "All-American" rating given the paper by the Associated Collegiate Press. Co-editors-in-chiefs of The Maroon for this semester were Hil Leibe and Kit Harger, journalism seniors. ... the inside story Politics-Government Build Temper Snapping Tensions By KIT HARGER The biggest conversation pieces today \ are quite naturally politics and governf •'* ment—after all the big presidential battle will be waged to its bloody end in less than a month. Tempers are snapping under the strain even here on the usually calm Loyola campus. Wednesday the "Great Debate" between campus democratic and republican big-wigs was held in the quadrangle. For a blow-by-blow description see— I  AM Voting Level Low, Says Time Mag He it it Page 2 According to Time magazine, however, the majority of American people aren't getting "tensed up" about the November elections at all. In fact we have the worst voting record in the world for our literacy level! It is predicted that 40 per cent of eligible Americans won't vote in the up-coming election, but that we college students will have a lot to do with the outcome of the 1960 presidential race. Page A ■& ■& it Nerve Soother Said Of TGIF Party Sv. Well, whether LU students have (* tensions because of politics are {ji not is unimportant—what is im.* portant is that they have tensions *, and because of this they tend to fall to pieces at week's end. A group of nerve-conscious individuals have banded together to foster the cause of a tension releasing activity—a TGIF (Thank God It's Friday) party. Today's poll indicates some opinions as to the merits of such a weekly event —most are pro. Seems we have a lot of partying if not politicking students. Page 5 Caldwell Answers Anti-NSA Charges Along student government lines —A rebuttal to an attack upon the National Students Association by Northwestern University is offered by Bill Caldwell, regional chairman of the NSA. To charges that the organization is "pink," undemocratic and dangerous, Caldwell makes firm and reasonable answers. Page 2 Gallagher Indicted In Murder' Of LU Student By JOHN QUIGLEY Burly Ted Gallagher was indicted for the "murder" of a fellow student and will be tried on a first degree murder charge. Gallagher, an arts and sciences senior from New Orleans, was indicted in the fatal "slaying" last week of J. B. Cordaro, an arts and sciences sophomore from Shreveport.Cordaro was incorrectly identified as J. B. Codaro in last week's Maroon. * The murder, which took place in Van's restaurant near the campus, is part of the 1960 Moot Court competition sponsored by the Student Bar Association whose members will serve as court officials.The prosecution attorney! of Delta Theta Phi are Merrill Landwehr (senior) and Frit* Windhorst (junior, night school). The St. Thomas More Law Club elected Edward Fitsmorris (senior) and Bob Thome (junior) to serve as defense attorneys.The trial will be held in the court of Criminal District Judge Edward J. Haggerty, State of Louisiana, in and for the Parish of Orleans, at the corner of Tulane and Broad. The chairman of moot court MURDER, "MURDER??"—Shocked, MARY ANN VIAL bends over the body of the "late" J. B. CORDARO, who was "murdered" at Van's Restaurant and Bar, late Wednesday. TED GALLAGHER, the "murderer," was apprehended soon after the "death" occurred. Freshmen Nominations Set Monday Fifteen Tickets Are Registered Freshmen will go to the polls Monday and Tuesday to nominate candidates for freshmen class officers. Voting will take place in the quadrangle from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Election of officers will take place Monday and Tuesday, October 24 and 25. Fifteen tickets have already registered to run for nominations, Pete Fenner, Student Council elections committee chairman, said. He added that he heard there would be some 20 tickets running for candidacy. Frosh were to have had the opportunity of hearing the presidents of the various tickets speak and give their platforms yesterday in the quadrangle. This is the first time the Student Council has sponsored a political speech program before an election.Fenner said that he thinks that the freshmen can now make a better choice as to what candidate best fits their ideals of a good representative. He urges all freshmen to exercise their democratic right and vote so that their favorite candidate will be nominated. When elected, the president of each school or college will represent the freshmen on the Student Council and will plan various freshmen activities. Former Chaplain Dinner To Honor An informal dinner honoring the Rev. Sam Hill Ray, S.J., former chaplain and instructor of theology at Loyola, on the occasion of his 50th year in the Jesuit Order will be given by the Alumni Chapter of the Blue Key, national honor fraternity, tonight at Lenfant's Restaurant. Father Ray has been a member of Blue Key for 24 years, a former moderator of the Loyola Chapter and twice National Chaplain of Blue Key. He will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving next Sunday at 10 a.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Church on the campus. All students are invited. Maria Estrada Elected ROTC Little Colonel, 7 Sponsors Also Picked By Cadets Pretty Maria Estrada, a browneyed lass from Galveston, has been selected "Little Colonel" of the 1960-61 ROTC battle group. The 21-year-old sociology major is the second Texas coed to receive the honor in the past three years. Camille Tamborello of Houston was "Little Colonel" in 1988. Bonnie Smith of New Orleans served as "Little Colonel" in 1959. Company sponsors selected include:Bonnie Pepper, A&S sophomore, Company "A;" Judy Haydel, A&S sophomore, Company "Bj" Connie Marquier, A&S freshman, Company "C;" Linda Plaisance, A&S freshman, Company "D;" Elizabeth Freehan, A&S freshman, Company "E;" Carolyn Meyer, A&S sophomore, Perilling Rifles; Mary Jane Wherritt, A&S senior, band. The Little Colonel and her staff will be officially presented by the Loyola cadets at the annual military ball to be held during November.Both the Little Colonel and the sponsors will serve throughout the school year. All coeds elected will receive honorary rank commensurate with the command position of the unit sponsor. EYES RIGHT—Two ROTC cadet*, left-right, JERRY McCURDY and JACK DARDIS, do a double take when patting new Lil' Colonel MARIA ESTRADA on their way to a regular Tuesday drill. A Lady Can Keep A Secret By GAVE SAUCIER The old saying, "a woman can't keep a secret," has been proven false by Maria Estrada, Loyola's Little Colonel for 1960. Maria kept the secret that she is Little Colonel for a whole day, which is practically impossible for most girls. While sipping a coke with two friends, Maria was informed that she is Little Colonel by Pete Fenner, A&S senior and commander of company A. Maria was completely astounded. Commenting about it after, she said, "Even though I could hardly believe it was true, just being told gave me the most wonderful sensation I have ever experienced." Pete warned her, though, that her winning the contest was still a secret, and it had to be kept that way until she received a letter, officially notifying her of the title. The worst part came, when somehow the news leaked through Loyola's grapevine, and all Maria's friends were congratulating her. True to her promise of secrecy, Maria would answer innocently, "Congratulations? For what?" The next day no letter came to the dorm, and Maria was sure it was all a mistake. However, someonesomeone gave her the letter during class, and Maria just floated around campus all day on cloud nine. Maria, A&S senior in sociology, says she isn't use to all this attention, but being the youngest of 12 children, she must be accustomed to some. She isn't the first Estrada to attend LU; she follows her sister Mary Carmen Estrada, who graduated four years ago. The five-feet-three lass hails from Galveston, Texas, where she attended Ursuline High School. After graduating from Loyola, she intends to do graduate work in sociology at Tulane University. The brown haired, brown eyed coed is kept busy with a number of extra curricular activities. She is a member of Theta Phi Alpha, social sorority, in which she is presently corresponding secretary, and has previously been social chairman, and a representative of the inter-sorority council. Maria is also secretary of the Fine Arts Club, and a member of LSL service sorority and the Pep Club. But, boys, even though, you've by now decided she's a doll, you don't have a chance. Her heart is already won, or, at least, it's "winned." Maria is pinned to Bob Winn of SAK fratprnityy. Democratic Club To Greet Johnson A decorated motorcade organized by the Democratic Club will welcome vice presidential candidate Lyndon 'B. Johnson upon his arrival in the city. It will leave the campus at 4 :30 p.m. and meet the senator's train at Union Station at 5:30 p.m. A best poster contest will also be held in conjunction with the event. After his arrival a parade in typical Mardi Gras fashion, meaning trinkets, masks and the works, will go through town. All will be (■nded with a gathering at the auditorium where the senator will make an address. (See MOOT COURT, page 3)'