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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (March 8, 1946)
New ASUO Constitution Election Fails >—Ijgssss QhOWHf W»®1® enroUed in the ^ * i tHe studen motion .„ !„<;= than * V*^^**^**** 5>hOV«n, ”•<»» nts en^ed *£ W* >«* *an »£££ £££« **-£ U“Ver8 dC^ent » po« wame d «nd>ne»«VO“cta°g P«sident "d on Universe “eS'W S“der;:Sndn,en, 65 •»—« 587 ,avon 6 it, ana iuy marKing tneir nanots incorrectly, thus nullifying their ballots. About an eight to one vote in favor of the plan prevailed. Allen, making a public state ment on the election, declared: “In view of the results of the recent special constitutional elec tions, two conclusions might be drawn. The first is the great ma jority of the members of the ASUO do not care what form of student government they have, and the second is that those students who are concerned with the vital work ings of the student government of the University of Oregon are over whelmingly in favor of the stu dent congress. “In the light of these conclusions, plus the fact that the student body will turn out to vote only when prodded by partisan politics at the time of student body elections, in my opinion the proposed con stitutio just defeated, not by lack of approval by those interested but by lack of interest on the part of the majority of the students, should be again placed on the bal lot at the time of the spring term elections. It is my hope and the hope of the congree committee that this constitution shall not in any way become involved in political issues at the election but that it should be approved or vetoed on its own merits and with an eye to the future of the University.” ‘‘In view of the fact that those who voted for the student congress favored the plan by a nearly 9-1 majority, the members of the stu dent congress committee believe that the measure should be ballot ed at a future date. We believe that because of extenuation cir cumstances (no Emerald, exams in the offing, etc.), many students did not realize that an election was being held and if the measure were placed on the ballot again with proper notification it might re ceive the required number of votes. ’United Citizens’ Oppose Hasty Action at K. Falls Portland, Ore., March 7—(UP)—The recently-organized United Citizens Higher Education council of Oregon Thurs day asked Gov. Earl Snell to consider further before converting the Klamath Falls marine barracks into an extension of the University of Oregon. Claude F. Palmer, vice-chairman of the council, wrote Snell: “If in your judgment the emergency use of the Klamath Falls or other faculties is neces sary as an expedient measure for the next two or three years, we cannot object. However, various disadvantages to this proposed program are apparent.” Painter expressed doubt an ade quate staff could be obtained and organized in time to make the plan feasible. He also pointed to the importance to the individual of receiving training from a recog nized institution with a satisfac tory permanent standing that a hastily established school might not furnish. Gov. Snell Promises No Sudden Decisions No hasty action will be taken on the proposal to use marine barracks near Klamath Falls for expansion of the state’s higher education system, Gov. Snell an nounced last week, following a conference with six veterans from the two major state schools. His statement was made in a telegram to Ben. F. Dorris of Springfield, one of 18 representa tives of veterans’ organizations in the Eugene area, who telegraphed the governor to use caution in making a decision on the proposal. The governor’s reply said: “Your name appears first on wire concerning Klamath in stitution. Please be advised no hasty action being taken or will be taken. Many contingen cies to solve before possible acquisition. Board plans full extension of present facilities, as you know. “I am sure also they would be grateful for suggestions how fa cilities may be arranged to ac commodate the thousands of vet erans who will be rapping at the doors next fall. Shall we deny them opportunities with such facility in the offing? No manda tory or compulsory attendance at any institution. Should be glad to discuss per sonally at any convenient time. You may have ready solution.” Dorris made this comment to the Eugene Register-Guard on the governor’s telegram: “We realize the seriousness of the problem to which the governor has called attention. Our position is simply that the problem must be studied very carefully before jumping to any conclusions. Two very important questions are in volved: To give the veterans the kind and quality of edu cational opportunity they de serve and, so far as possible, to develop a program which will not cripple the major in stitutions which in any plan will be carrying the major part of the olad. "We appreciate the governor’s sincerity in trying to find a solu tion of the problems. In this state with its limited funds, there is a big problem of spending that money in a way which will pro duce the results on which we can all agree.” The Klamath Falls facilities have been inspected by officials of the state board of higher educa tion at the request of Gov. Snell, but no official report has been made public. If the project is of fered by the federal government, accepted by the board of higher education, and money is requested with which to make necessary changes, the question will go first (Pleasf turn to page seven) INTERDORM DANCE Co-chairmen Laura Olson and Lynn Renick promise Saturday night’s formal with Ted Hallock’s band will be one of the outstanding dances of the year. Yet Housing Campaign Bogging Down in Eugene By HERB PENNY The housing campaign begun more than a week ago in Eugene has bogged down. Herbert J. Cox, president of the Chamber of Commerce which is sponsoring the campaign re ports, “Many home owners seem reluctant to sign up this far in advance of spring term, but University officials are up against the problem of knowing how many rooms they can count on when spring term opens April 1.” While reluctance of home own ers to cooperate in the drive slows down its effect from one direction other factors almost stop it from another. The chief of these is ma terial shortage for remodeling rooms and installing plumbing fix tures. The AFL carpenters union have promised immediately to give home owners who are remodeling for veteran students top priority but the shortage of one-half inch pipe plus the shortage of plumb ers makes the prospects dim. A check of the four largest plumbing concerns in Eugene re vealed that one-half inch pipe is almost impossible to get and that fixtures also are very scarce. Room registration slips have been placed in 50 downtown stores and a winner was to have been announced last Sunday. Be cause of the slowness of the drive, however, no announcement could be made. . Mrs. Alice B. Macduff, Univer sity housing secretary, will accept all applications from persons who have extra rooms to rent, as well as the 50 stores. Those who have rooms that need remodeling con tact John Wagenman, business agent of the AFL carpenters union at 4228. Veteran News Returned veteran students who were not contacted for Old Oregon magazine news when Kwamas called at all men’s living organiza tions can leave their news items at the Co-op store and George Hall’s office in Johnson hall. Old Oregon information blanks are available at both places . Father: “Who broke the chair in the parlor last night?” Daughter: “It just collapsed all of a sudden, but neither of us was hurt.” New York Park Named Locale Of Dorm Dance Ted Hallock, Band To Play At Straub Recreating the mood of the }ay Nineties with its melodi 3us carousels and lilting tunes, :he Inter-Dorm council pre sents the winter term formal vhich will feature the theme, ‘Up in Central Park.” The lance will be held Saturday night from 9 to 12 in the John Straub lining room. Programs, which will also serviT''* as tickets admitting one couple, can be purchased from the social chairmen of the dormitories for 25 cents each. They will also be on sale at the door in order td enable couples to purchase them there. Dorm Kesident Laura Olson and Lynn Renick, co-chairmen, emphasize that at least one member of each couple must be a resident of a dormitory, since the dance is sponsored by the Inter-Dorm council. Music for the evening will be provided by Ted Hallock and his band. The Central Park theme will be carried out with decorations of trellises, park benches and flowers. A prize (which is being kept secret until the dance night) will be given to the best-looking**^ couple to be judged on the basis of appearance and dancing ability. Miss Renick and Evans Cantrell are scheduled to entertain during intermission. Last Open Week-end “Since this dance will be held on the last open week-end of winter term, we hope that many dormi tory residents will attend the for mal,’’ the co-chairmen stated. Committee chairmen are Liz Brinton, programs; Liz Wright, chaperones; Beth Dinneen, decora tions; Myrl Sykes, refreshments; Tex Dougherty, cleanup; and Ro berta Brophy and June Goetze, publicity. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Krenk, Mr. and Mrs. Eyler Brown, and Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Akers will act as chaperones. Clothes make a man. With a woman they just serve to show __ how she’s made. Tadcen Topics Alicia Markova’s Brilliance Dominates Ballet; Program Gains Enthusiastic Welcome Here By Betty Hermann and Betty Bennett Cramer The brilliant technique of Alicia Markova was the outstanding feature of the program presented by the Markova-Dolin ballot com pany in McArthur court Monday evening. Unfortunately Dolin's master piece of research and revival "Le Pas de Quatre” had to be omitted from the program. In its place, however, was substituted the tragically beautiful, “Dying Swan,’’ that was Pavlova's special triumph. Markova's brilliant interpretation of this work was the epitome of great feeling and romantic style. A number requiring greater emo tional representation and dramatic power than technique, it displayed to a perfection Miss Markova’s magnetic attraction and ethereal beauty. From her first entrance to the last slight flutter of her : expressive hands one feels that here indeed is a worthy successor to the immortal Pavlova. The Chopin “Nocturne in (P sharp major)” revealed the flaw less technique of this great dancer. Her wonderfully controlled turns I and graceful arabesques and effortless beats were without equal in the program. Mr. Dolin, though suffering con siderably because of a lack of room in all of his solos, showed, none theless, his great dramatic ability and classic technique. This was best illustrated by his “Vestris Solo” inspired by the lithograph of Vestris. It was unfortunate that the stage was cramping his leaps and turns. Though the ensemble of the Strauss1 “Polka” was not in com plete coordination, Jack Gansert’s tours de l’air and grand jetes im proved matters considerably and the whole number made up in lively spirit for what it lacked in form. A Touch of Spain Ana Richards introduced a touch of old Spain into her “Pas Espag nole” with a hooped, off-the shoulder lace dress, complete with castinets. Miss Ricarda has studied with the late Argentinita, and her poise, beauty and intensity combine to make her an apt interpreter of Spanish dances. Outstanding in the last group of famous dances from the “Nut cracker Suite” were “Trepak” and the “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.” The former was done ex- _ cellently by Rex Cooper, resulting in great enthusiasm from the audience. Miss Markova’s inter pretation of the latter number was done in her typically flawless style. Her movements carried a sustained beauty throughout the number. The orchestral ensemble was ef fective during the program, es pecially noticeable in the Chopin numbers.