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              The Loyola Maroon Vol. XXXIX Loyola University, New Orleans, La., Friday, November 2, 1962 No. 7 Peace Corps Working Visiting Representatives Says By ROSEMARY RUIZ "The Peace Corps? It will never work!' Oh, but it is working, and very successfully, reports Mrs. Judith A. Clute cheerfully. Mrs. Clute is Employee-Management Relations specialist in the personnel division of the Peace Corps and visited Loyola's campus Monday in connection with Peace Corps Day, sponsored by the Loyola Students Democratic Association. "Most people said it could never be done—Americans had grown too materialistic to give up their soft living," said Mrs. Clute. But, she added, in the two years of the existence of President Kennedy's brainchild, 4,000 volunteers have joined the Corps, lending a hand to whatever nations wish their help. The smallest group of helping hands were 14 in the Caribbean island of St. Lucia, and the largest group, 500, in the Philippines. She outlined the purpose of the Peace Corps as three: to provide skilled manpower to foreign countries in need of it, to allow the countries to become more informed about America, and to teach the USA more about the countries in return. Has the Peace Corps really done any good? "Every country to which they have been sent have asked for more volunteers," said Mrs. Clute. "I think that's a pretty good yardstick." The 300 volunteers sent to the school systems in Etheopia will almost double that country's number of teachers. In Africa the volunteer teachers will come in contact with 75 to 80 per cent of the schoolchildren during the two-year period for which they work in the Corps. Born in Philadelphia in 1932, the attractive brunette was one of the Peace Corps' first employees. Having just moved to Washington, D.C., she volunteered to help open mail and remained in the service from then on. Her husband, Peter Clute, is Administrative Assistant to Congressman Jeffrey Cohelan of California. WKile acknowledging the importance of what the Peace Corps benefits other nations, Mrs. Clute declared, "Something that has been stressed not as much is what the volunteer gets out of it: helping countries in areas where they are really lacking, finding out what you yourself can do and learn, and the experience of working in these countries." • TRAINING PERIOD The Peace Corps has a training period of three months. The only prerequisites are that the applicant be over 18-year old and in good health. Higher education, varied skills, and knowledge of a language are valuable but not essential. Mrs. Clute pointed out that a boy who didn't know a word of the language when he joined is now teaching physics in Thailand, his new linguistic skill courtesy of Peace Corps training. The volunteers receive $75 a month during service, payable to them after their two years are up. Sometimes they receive an additional salary, the same amount as their native counterpars, if they are teachers, nurses, farm assistants, or however else they wish to serve. One important aspect of the Corps, however, Mrs. Clute emphasized, is that the workers live not as Americans of "The Ugly American" variety, but on the same level as the natives with which they deal. They adapt well, smiled Mrs. Clute. "In fact, some complain that we aren't hard enough on them." Another difficulty that the eager volunteers encounter, is that Introducing The Peace Corps... Monday was "Peace Corps Day" at Loyola and Mrs. Students Democratic Association whose president is Judith A. Clute, left, specialist in the Peace Corps Frank Wagar, center. Right is Ken Sills, campus personnel division, spoke to Loyolans about the or- Peace Corps representative. ganization. The Day was sponsored by the Loyola No, He's Mine... No, readers, these young ladies are not vieing for nual affairs about this time and they are trying to his affections, just his money. The three are pledged persuade Frank Chopin to buy a ticket for their Theta Phi Alpha, Kappa Beta Gamma, and Tri Sig- sororities' function. ma. Each of their respective sororities sponsor an- Battalion To Receive Lil' Colonel ROTC Little Colonel Jenny Dell'Osso, A&S senior, and the seven company sponsors will be presented to the battalion Thursday, Nov. 15, at 4 p.m. on the Audubon park drill field. Following the presentation of the sponsors to each company and the Little Colonel to the entire battalion, the sponsors will mount the reviewing stand and watch the cadets pass in review. Capt. Clemens A. Riley, assistant professor of military science, announced that among those attending would be the Very Rev. Andrew C. Smith, S.J., president of the university, the Rev. Edward A. Doyle, S.J., vice-president, the Rev. Aloysius Goodspede, S.J., treasurer, and the deans of the various colleges. The sponsors, elected two weeks ago, are Tek Basham, A&S freshman, Company A; Carolyn Meyer, A&S senior, Company B; Gail Marie Richards, BA freshman, Company C; Madelon Klinger, BA senior, Company D; Jane Gunter, pharmacy junior, Company E; Elizabeth Handlin, A&S freshman, band; and Vickie Curtis, A&S freshman, Pershing Rifles. Lambda Sigma Lambda service sorority will serve refreshments for the sponsors and their guests in the student lounge after the presentation. On Dec. 1 the sponsors again will be presented at the annual ROTC Military Ball, to be held this year at the Officers' club of Algiers' naval base. Miss Dell'Osso will be escorted by Battalion Commander Michael Zelden and the unit sponsors will be accompanied by their respective company commanding officers. The ball will begin with dancing at 8 p.m. The presentation, at about 10 p.m., will consist of a procession through an archway of sabers and around the ballroom. Each sponsor will be presented with a bouquet of flowers. Music Group Pledges 8 Eight pledges to Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, national professional music fraternity were announced by Joseph Hebert, music senior, president of the organization. They are music seniors James Doyle, pledge president, and William Kelly; music juniors Walter Pharris, and Barry Lacour; Lee Nolan, out of course; Robert Barnes, A&S junior; Noel Domilise, BA junior, and Larry Iverson, A&S sophomore. APO Slates Film Nov. 16 What happens when inexperienced Jack Lemmon commands a glorified sailboat through the notso-calm waters of the South Pacific?You can find out Friday, November 16, in Marquette auditorium, when Alpha Pi Omicron service fraternity presents "Th e Wackiest Ship in the Army." Released in color by Columbia Pictures, "The Wackiest Ship" features Jack Lemmon as commander, Ricky Nelson as an untried ensign fresh from Annapolis, and John Lund as second in command. Imagine Jack Lemmons' surprise when he discovers that the ship he is to command on a top secret mission is not a full-powered destroyer, but a motor-powered sail boat. The ship, disguised as a fishing boat, braves enemy scouts, dive bombers and hurricanes in an effort to give the audience a feeling that should there be a third world war, at least this three-some will be immune to the dread letters issued by the draft department. Admission is 50 cents. Loyolans Set For Stompin' When Mid-Semesters End By LIZ BRODRICK "It wuz down in Luz-i-anna Jus' about a mile frum Tex-ark-ana . . Wal, mebbe more'n a mile frum Texarkana, but here in Luz-i-ana Loyola feet's gonna be stompin a-plenty, when everbody's finished plowin' through their dad-burn midsemesters.Yes, ma'm, them thar gal's sororities is jest about to go hog wild with gayety, and when Loyola gals is happy, they know right well how to celly-  brate—with a old fashioned finger-snappin' country dance. Since Loyola folks love fun like a pig loves slop, looks like thar's good times to be had in the next two weeks. The end of this fraternity rush won't spell the end of fun for everyone—not even new pledges —since coeds, tired of sitting home widowed by beer stag and blackball sessions, have cooked up quite a few post-examinations shindigs. Kappa Beta Gamma's Hoe- Down is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Bar-None Ranch on River Road, St. Rose, La. The square dance, complete with callers and country-type music, will last from eight to 12. Tickets at $1.50 apiece, can be acquired from any member. A hay ride, featuring honest-to-goodness hay (if they can get it) will depart Loyola at 7 p.m., costing 25c per rider. Friday following, Nov. 16, is the date of Sigma Sigma Sigma's an- nual Backwards Dance. (Traditionally in honor of Sadie Hawkins Day, for you followers of the comic strip L'il Abner. Every bachelor caught and draggged across the finish line in the Sadie Hawkins Day Chase is legally obliged, according to the 'Code of the Hills,' to marry the young lady who dragged him.) Tri Sigs modify the custom to a degree, urging each and every coed to latch onto an eligible guy, present him with a corsage (traditionally an exquisite concoction of turnip greens and carrot tops) and escort him to the costume dance in Jackson Barracks. An award is presented to the best-dressed couple. Admission is $3 per pair. On Friday, Nov. 9, the "K-Doe Kaper" will be sponsored by Theta Phi Alpha. Rock and roll at the F&M Patio will be provided by Ernie K. Doe (of 'Mother-in-Law' fame). The party starts at nine p.m., ends at one a.m., and the charge is $3 per couple. Free setups will be provided. Evertbless, set one of these groups absoulutely guaranetees a full moon—no matter whut them astrologer fellers might say. So git set fer funnin' an' feetbeatin', you'uns out thar sloppin around that quadrangle. Stir in yore britches; git yore shin-bones to kickin and yore heels to clickin. Snake past them revnooers and rustle yoreself up a jug of yore favorite corn likker, and git yore apple cidar a-bubblin on the still. And you college wimmen—hustle on down t' th' general store and trade off yore aig-money fer a brank spankin new calico frock and mebbe even a little dab of store-bought face-paint. 'Bullfight' Next Film On Nov. 18 The Loyola Film Series will feature its fourth film of the season, "Bullfight," Sunday, November 18, at 7:30 p.m. in Marquette auditorium.The series is sponsored by the Thirty club, honorary journalism society. A short, "Churchill's Island," will accompany the feature. "Bullfight" is a Spanish documentary which encompasses the entire history of bullfighting from pre-Christian times to the present day. All the color, the glory and the suspense of this ancient art are shown in the film. Almost every one of the famous matadors of this century is represented— Manolete, Conchita Cintron, Juan Belmonte, Raphael Ortega, and Aparicio. Says Bosley Crowther of the "New York Times": "The brutal sport of bullfighting has never been shown so absolutely and unrelentingly in a theatre. The colorful details, the blaring music, the excitement of the crowds and the fierce, inhuman finality that go with the killing of the bulls. Virtually every vivid aspect of this sport, from the charge of the proud bull into the bullring to the killing of animals and the goring of horses and men, is put on the screen with unabashed candor!"Tickets may be purchased at show time for $1.00. LSU Prof To Lecture Dr. G. John Buddingh, professor of microbiology and head of the department at LSU medical school, will give the fifth and sixth in a series of biology lectures November 9 and 16 at 4 p.m. in Bobet 304. The first talk will deal with the nature of viruses; the second deals with particular animal viruses. Dr. Buddingh was one of the first to develop the use of the embryonated egg for the propagation of viruses. He has done extensive work with the isolation and identification of herpes simplex virus in relation to studies of the natural history of he disease. In addition to this his researches have included many other microbiological interests. The series of seminars is given particularly for the graduate students, but anyone interested will be welcome to attend. Guibault Elected WRC President Nancy Guibault, A&S junior and prefect of Carmel dorm, was elected president of the Women's Residence Council at the council's last meeting. She succeeds Lynn Friedman. Bobbie Montuori, floor captain from the 6318 Freret st. dorm, was elected vice-president, and Babs Bohn, floor captain at Immaculata, parliamentarian. The council is composed of the prefects and floor captains of the dormitories. Other prefects include Amy Prudhomme, Quealy's, and Lynn Friedman, the 6324 Freret st. dorm. (See CORPS, page 8) Mid-Semester Exams Begin Today, ■i End Next Friday Study Hard . . . Looking Inside • Freshman, here's your chance to be nominated for a position on the freshman class officers' bench. For rules, regulations, and details of the nomination procedure, see . . . page 2 • From New Orleans to Atlanta in one day was the morning itinerary of alternate editor Rosemary Ruiz last Wednesday. A thrilling B-17 ride, guns and war machines along with radio and movie personalities added to an exciting "day on a movie set." See . . . page 3 • Editor Charles Young reports on a recent interview with a Cuban refugee, Javier Banos concerning Cuban-Russian relations back in 1959. For the details of past and present Cuba from this Loyola student, see . . . page 4 • "Miss Touchdown?" That's right, the girls were battling it out again at their annual Powder Puff Bowl. To meet this Miss Touchdown and to get a play by play description of the game, see . . . page 6 Outstanding Movie, ■ I ■ D:. Loyola Film Series "Bullfight" » Sunday, Nov. 18