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r i ; VOLUME XXXVIII ■ 1 u*"1 Vnrtt ff A this Indoor Mark lit World Title At Boston Carnival 9 UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, EUGENE, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY IS, 1937 NUMBER 69 The • Passing Show Elements Wrangle Labor Terrorists One-Man Sit-Doun Maritime Trouble By PAUL DEUTSCHMANN Storm, Dust, Snotv The elements again rose against the already-stricken country yes terday when brisk winds whipped dust and snow across 1000 miles of western states, blocking roads, limiting visibility, blowing out wheat, and snapping power lines. The dust was a “black blizzard" in Oklahoma. Parts of Colorado, Kansas, and Texas were also af ^ fecled. Farmers in the more severe ly dusted areas listed their fields to prevent the winds from taking out the winter wheat. In southern Alberta, Canada, 40 days of sub-zero temperature and the worst snows since 1907, killed many horses and cattle which were unable to find forage on the rangeland. Many small-scale ranchers will be wiped out, it is feared. While snow and cold harrassed eastern Oregon, gales struck at the Pacific coast. As far north as Alaska the storm continued. There a snow blizzard and gale drove the motorship Zapora ashore about 100 miles south of Juneau. t Solons Object Strong-arm labor tactics will be scrutinized in Washington state officials if requests of several sen ators, favoring an investigation of labor terroristic practices are brought before the legislature. Indignation of the solons, who preferred not to be named, was aroused by the testimony of a Cle Flum truck owner who was beaten last Friday by union teamsters after he told them he would pro test to Governor Martin if he was molested. Couldn’t Take It Disgruntled by failure to win a bank night theater prize after two months attendance, Robert Har mon, San Jose salesman, called a one-man sit-down strike last Sat urday, and held to his seat Monday, claiming “It’s a fake.” Harmon slept in the lobby and had his meals sent in from a restaurant. He said he was able ^ (Please turn to page four) Drinking Men In Universities Becoming Rare By BERNADINE BOWMAN "I’ve yet to see a college man stagger.” After delivering himself of this astonishing statement, Sheman Bellingsley, host at the Stork Club, smart New' York night club, went on to explain to a Princetonian reporter, “They’re all young and healthy and can take a few drinks without it fazing them. They’ve advanced a lot since ' 1929. You don’t see the rah-rah type anymore—they’re much more serious and well behaved.” Speaking of the collegian’s fair companion he said, “The girls us ually only take one dring or often just a glass of milk or a ‘coke’.” The affable maitre de’hotl, who is a well-known real estate man and for whom Billingsley Terrace in New York was named, in refut ing the popular, almost legendary, belief in a college youth’s dissipa tion, said that most college fellows never drink to excess and are smart enough to drink mostly Scotch. Cheer Leader Stars Kay Stewart, freshman co-ed at Northwestern, has just signed a five-year contract with the #Para ^ mount Motion Picture company. Her acrobatic ability brought her the distinction of being the first girl cheer leader at North western and the only one in the Big Ten. As yell leader, she at tracted national attention through the numerous pictures of her in papers. It was through these pic tures that she was noticed by a talent scout who immediately signed her up. Cigarettes Cut Fuel Aldro Lingar of the University of Wisconsin has discovered that the university heating plant would use 29 tons less coal a year of stu dents smoked in the buildings. (The fire hazard bans smoking.) Ninety-one per cent of the heat value would come from cigarettes and the remainder from pipes. The energy content of all the tobacco is about 150,000,000.000, 000 calories which if converted into mechanicai energy', would be enough to run escalators up the hill on that campus for five years. Duke Invented First Piece Because He Could Not Read i Music; Popularized 'String’ j Ellington Says Band Gave Something New to Replace Symphonic Jazz; Is Composer of Varied ‘Themes’ By HUBARD KUOKKA Pulsing, throbbing, swing syncopation made “Duke" Ellington wel come in the dancing world sick of symphonized jazz. The first number he ever played was something he invented himself because he couldn't read music, and since that time, he confessed, between rounds at McArthur court last night, he has written his own songs for his band with a spirit of independence that did not in the least conform to the prevalent jazz fans. The “Duke" had just given a concert of everything from hot, rub a-dub, ragtime tempos, to the deep emotional pulsing Harlem blues, and now the six-foot two-inch 200 pound jazz king was chatting in a charming manner with the young collegians that swarmed about him. Swing music? The smiling, aff able jazz artist had the answer all ready. Defines Swing “Swing is that sort of rhythm that causes the bouncing, bouyant terpischorean urge," he defined. In other words, swing is that quality of dance music that makes the lads and gals want to wiggle and jig. However, he said, jazz is not always swing. “You can write jazz so anyone can play it,” Ellington explained, “but not swing. Swing is emo tional. It is the tones that the musician gets from his instrument that makes swing; not the notes that he reads.” Originated Swing “Duke" Ellington is said to have popularized modern swing craze. He was first “found” in the Ken tucky club in New York by Irving Mills, famed publisher, who placed him in the “Cotton Club,” where he was an immediate success, with the torrid tempos that thrilled hardened Times Square. “We started our band when the people were symphonic-minded as far as jazz was concerned,” he ex plained. “We came along with something that wasn’t quite so (Please turn to page four) Work on New Location Of KORE Nears Finish Work is being ushed on the new aerial tower for radio station KORE which is moving to a new ^ocation near 28th and Willamette. A new tower and transmitter are being installed to get higher send ing power. The tower was held up in San Francisco by the maritime strike. The studio originally plan ned to move to its new quarters in December but the work could not be finished because of the strike. Oregon Emerald programs will be broadcast as usual from the new station. Marriage Talks Again Postponed Portland Doctors Unable To Give Third of Series Of Lectnre-Foriinis _ Dr. Goodrich C. Schauffler, prac ticing physician from Portland who was to have taken part in the final meeting of the lecture-forums on marriage, will be unable to take part in the discussion planned for tonight. This was the word re ceived by Karl W. Onthank, dean of personnel, causing the third in the series of lectures to be post poned indefinitely. Dr. Jesse L. Brodie, also a prac ticing physician from Portland, found it inconvenient to take part in the meeting scheduled for to night, so she will not give her lec ture on the biological aspect of marriage. Because of influenze and cold weather, the series has had diffi culty in maintaining the schedule originally planned for this seventh year of presentation. April 1, 2, 3 Set as Date Of Athletic Conference _ Committees for the conference of athletic federation of college women which will meet on the Ore gon campus, April 1, 2, and 3 with delegates from over 50 colleges in the west, have been appointed by J Frances Watzek, president of WAA. Betty Mushen will head the con ference, with Gretchen Smith in charge of finance, Irene Schaup, programs; Phyllis Adams, registra tion; Frances Johnston, banquet; Elisabeth Seteson, arrangements; Jane Bogue, discussions; and Doro thy Mihalcik, correspondence. Other committess will be ap pointed later. The last western conference was held at Mills Col lege in California in 1935. Boyer, Hollis Express Views on Court Issue By BILL PENGRA With overwhelming house approval of the bill permitting United States supreme court justices to retire on full pay, the fight was start ed Friday to put through the bill reorganizing the federal judiciary after the plan suggested by President Roosevelt. Although representatives passed the bill by an overwhelming vote, opposition forces predict that it will meet with a great deal of delay in the senate. These forces, led by Representative Cox, democrat, of Georgia, contend that the quick action was maneuvered by the presi Museum Exhibits Oriental Carvings Cambodian bas-reliefs in plaster will be on exhibit near the back door of the art museum from 3-5 o’clock. Thursday, February 19. These plaster replicas from Indo china will not be taken from their boxes but will have the covers re moved for inspection. They are reproductions of large sections of walls, with inscriptions, from the palace Angkor Vat, which was the capital of the Khmers, the ances tors of the present Cambodians. Between the eleventh and four teenth century the Khmers had a well-defined civilization. Since France became protectorate of Cambodia in 1864 she has kept all the works of the ancients in Indo china and has allowed only the re productions of the arts to leave the country. dent to give tne country an im pression that the entire congress will unanimously back the drastic reforms. On the Oregon campus, the dis cussion was continued by Acting Dean Orlando Hollis, who com mented, “they may, and probably will, get that bill through the house, but when they try to put it through the senate it will be a different story.” Pres. C. V. Boyer stated last night that, “the entire issue amounts to an effort to bring the court into sharing the same views regarding the social legislation as the e xe c u t i v e and legislative branches of the government. There’s a provision in our consti tution for making amendments to bring about such a change as the president proposes. But it would be a dangerous procedure to change the personnel of the federal judiciary. That court is there to act as a check on the actions of the people." (Please turn to page two) Chinese Editor Y. T. Wu, Will Talk Thursday Noted Oriental Christian Will Lecture on Basie Problems of China at 11 in Gerlinger Hall Y. T. Wu, editor-in-chief of the Chinese Association Press will speak Thursday in Gerlinger hall at 11 o'clock on the subject, “Chi na's Basic Problem.” Mr. Wu, who is also a member of the national committee of the YMCA in China, studied for the Chinese customs service in the Government college in Peiping. While there he became a Christian and after ten years of distinguish ed work he became interested in the Christian movement. He be came a student secretary of the Peiping Young Men’s Christian association and was known as a speaker and writer of some note. He probably is the most widely read Christian writer for Chinese students and is heard eagerly by them in all parts of the country. China’s Humblest Christian His views have undergone steady modification and development as a result of unremitting reading as well as observation of the social and world scene. He has never adopted the easy view of things and has often suffered for his views and statements. He remains (Please turn to pane two) YW Region Head To Attend Meet Stella Scurloek Will Lead Discussion of NY A’ Feb. 27, 28 Conclave Miss Stella Scurlock, regional director of the YWCA and YMCA, will come to the campus to attend the business industrial student conference February 27 and 28. She will lead the discussion of the national youth act at the con ference. Miss Scurlock will also meet with various groups of the YMCA and YWCA and the newly elected cabinets of both groups. The conference has been called by the campus YWCA to establish a relationship between college girls and business and industrial girls. Delegations will attend from all over the state representing many colleges and business groups. Hunter’s Six-Point Plan Offers Finance Solution, Says Boyer Adoption of One of Six Measures Now Before Legislature Would Provide Needed Funds, President States Solution of the financial croblems now facing the state sys tem of higher education apparently lies in the adoption of one of Chancellor Hunter's six proposals submitted last week to the legislature’s ways and means committee, Dr. C. Valentine Boyer, president of the University, said yesterday. Pointing out that funds for higher education have been re duced more than $2,000,000 since 1929, Dr. Boyer review the factors which brought about the present financial crisis. The University of Oregon and 'Oregon State college are financed principally by millage appropria tion, student fees, and small an nual funds such as the Villard En dowment fund, the Smith-Hughes appropriation for land grant col leges, and a slight sum extended to all land grant colleges. Three Factors Reduce Income The State Board of Higher Edu cation was created in 1929, and since that time three factors have played in the reduction of its an nual income. They are the follow ing: 1. Loss of special approprlu 1 ions. ‘i. Diversion of millage to stale general fund. 3. Continued decrease in mil lage due to reduction In assess ed valuations. During the depression, all of the special appropriations, excepting certain continuing appropriations for Federal Cooperative Extension and Research, were lost by refer endum. “A bill was signed by the gov ernor to appropriate $1,000,000 for the construction of buildings for the state normal schools, the med ical school, Doernbecher hospital, extension and research,” stated President C. Valentine Boyer Mon day. "But this was lost by a refer endum vote of the people of the state, and we were forced to make these additions by using the mil lage appropriation,” President Boyer asserted. $508,000 Lost in 1933 In addition to this, the support of the state system of higher edu cation was further reduced by the 1933 legislature at the time gen (Please turn to paye two) $400 For a Gingery Kiss It cost Harold Lloyd exactly $100 to plant this husky smack on the warm lips of vivacious Ginger Rogers. Not because Ginger sued him, though—it was ail for charity and occurred, at a l>enefit held by motion picture celebrities in Hollywood to raise money for flood sufferers. Oh well, plenty of fellows probably think Harold got his money’s worth. The benefit raised more than $12,000. Infirmary Lifts Ban on Visitors Flu Epidemic Gives VVay Before Health Service; Hours 2-4 Opened Visiting hours at the University infirmary, cancelled since the be ginning of (he flu epidemic, will be resumed today, Dr. Fred C. Miller, head of the University health ser vice, announced yesterday. The visiting ban was enacted to check the spread of the disease, which at the time was rapidly as suming epidemic proportions. The following visiting regula tions will be enforced' throughout the remainder of the year: 1. The hospital will be open to visitors only from 2 to 4. 2. Each patient not especially isolated may have two visitors a day, and they may choose the visitors whom they wish to see. 3. Twenty minutes will be given to each visitor. Law Extension Course Offered Seventy-six people are now tak ing the everyday law course offer ed by the general extension divi sion of the Oregon State system of higher education in cooperation with the WPA. The syllabus prepared for the course is intended to meet the need of an outline course of study deal ing with the fundamental legal principals used in ordinary busi ness transactions. The course, pre pared by John W. Hough, attorney at-law, is not' intended to train lawyers, but is given to teach the (Please turn to page four) At Coffin Controls Tommy Thompson, with a rec ord for safe hours in the air and as one of the finest pilots on the San Franclsoo-Lios Angeles passen ger run, was at the controls of the giant twin-motored plans which crashed into San Francisco Bay and became the coffin of eleven persons on hoard. Journalism Jam Held Until Spring Informal Dance Cancelled Until Next Term; Social Calendar Loaded Due to the numerous social ac tivities scheduled for the weekend of February 19 and 20, the Journ alism Jam will not be held this Saturday evening as formerly planned. Virginia Endicott, president of Theta Sigma Phi, women’s journ alistic honorary, stated that mem bers of Sigma Delta Chi, men's professional society in journalism and members of Theta Sig have decided to give the dance some time during spring term. The Jam is the annual informal dance sponsored by the two honor arles for all journalism majors and their guests. Hobby Groups To Show Work At Supper Party An all-campus supper party of freshmen and sophomore women is being planned by Philomelete, or ganization composed of hobby groups. The party will be held Sun day evening, February 21, in Ger linger. A George Washington theme will be carried out. Elisabeth Stetson, president of Philomelete, is general chairman for the event, and has appointed the following committees from the (Please turn to page four) Women Sharpshooters Challenge Male Doubters As a result of doubt in minds of members of the men’s rifle team as to the ability of girls to score a bull's eye, the coed rifle team has demanded a shown-down. The have challenged the ROTC team to a match to be held between 9:00 and 11:00 Saturday morning on the range in the ROTC building. Although the men’s team has national recognition as the country’s number one collegiate team, the girls expect to keep their record of no losses since the organization of the team last term. The tone of the challenging leaves no doubt but that this is to be a grudge match that would do credit to the old feudin’ days. The coed team will be captained I by Louise Woodruff and coached j by Sergeant Blythe. The men’s team will have Del Bjork as both captain and coach. Major William ! A. Wappenstein will score the tar gets and act as range officer. Socialists to Discuss Labor Questions, War "Socialists and the strike against ' war” will be the title of a discus sion at the regular meeting of the Lane county socialist local, Eugene branch, tonight at 8:30 at 159 East Thirteenth. Immediate action to help defeat the anti-labor bills now up in both the state senate and house of representatives will also be planned. Alpha Kappa Psi To Pick Pledges Pledging of new members will be discussed by Alpha Kappa Psi, business honorary, at a meeting to be held in room 106 Commerce building at 7:30 p. m. Wednesday, John Economus, president of the honorary, said yesterday. Ralph Miller and M. D. Hutchins of the pledging committee will an nounce the selections of prospec tive pledges. Seven or eight will be taken into the honorary during the next week. Other business to be discussed by members will be the plans for the establishment of an alumni of fice in Portland. Lloyd Green, graduate of the school of business administration, ’36, has been ap pointed temporary chairman and is contacting all recent graduate members of Alpha Kappa Psi in Portland. Duke Sways UO Students By Hot 'Swing’ I?ig Crowds at Concert, Dance Approve Negro Artists’ Natural Music, Original Compositions Duke Ellington! All the swing and rhythm that the name stands for was presented to two thousand University stu dents and townspeople at a jazz concert by the same Duke Elling ton and his band last night in Mc Arhur court. The famous negr.o swing artist and his unique orchestra also play ed for the senior ball held in Mc Arthur court shortly after the concert. Approximately one thous and students attended the dance. Outstanding among his presenta tions of the concert were “Mood Indigo,” Ellington’s own composi tion, “Day Break Express,” and “Sophisticated Lady,” another of the Duke's own successes. “Mood Indigo" Heralded Ellington’s rhythmic arrange ment of “Mood Indigo,” was an exceptional success with the audi ence. On a low stage in the middle of the floor, with colored lights playing upon them, the band had an ideal setting for the tune. A low, plaintive trupipet took the theme with the rest of the or chestra carrying the beat. Until the final chord was struck on the piano by Ellington, Rex Stewart, the trumpeter, held the audience spellbound. The ovation given him proved his success. The presentation of “Sophistica ted Lady” was nlso favorably re ceived. Hot breaks by an expert trombonist characterized this of fering. Ellington is accompanied by his father who attended the concert last night and was one of his son’s most rapt listeners. The Duke's next appearance is in Los Angeles, following which he will return to New York. Final Orientation Talks to Be Today Closing talks in the freshmen women’s orientation series will be given tonight at 7 o’clock at the Tri Delt, Alpha Phi and Alpha Chi Omega houses, it was announced yesterday by Vivian Emery, chair man. Professor Kenneth Shufnaker, supervisor of the English bureau, will speak at the Tri Delt house. Freshmen women of Hendricks hall, Susan Campbell hall, and the women’s co-op are to attend this talk. At the Alpha Phi house, Ma dame Rose McGrew, professor of voice, will address the members of this sorority and those of Gamma Phi. John Casteel, director of the speech division, will be the speaker at the Alpha Chi Omega house. (Please turn to page two) It’s Here! . . . ARROW’S Aiken Stripe Shirt of the Month British Shirtings Spaced, Grouped Stripes Uniquely colored by mo dern dyes The Shirt, $2.50 Ties and hand kerchiefs to match See them at Eric Merrell The Arrow Shirt Store in Eugene