The Stetson Reporter

awBwaw aiaraiwio-'iwf mmmum uJVDWbui. JHVmVb* ■^r^re^us**^.,;^^^^^^ Fifth Year—No. 29 DELAND, FLA., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1940 Z103 Price Five Cents Stetsonites Attend Florida I.R.C. Meet In Tallahassee Helen Howes Gives Paper on United States- Canada Relations College and university groups in the State gathered at the Florida International Relations Club convention in Tallahassee over the week end to discuss the United States policy toward Europe in die present crisis. On Saturday afternoon, Dr. Kathryn Abbey, head of the his- # tory and political department at the Florida State College for Women, gave a talk on "Isolationism." In the evening a banquet was held, followed by a general college dance in the gymnasium. Sunday morning papers were given by Helen Howes of Stetson Utinversity on "The United States' policy toward Canada," and Andrew Choose of Miami University who talked on the subject, "Pan-Americanism." A round table discussion was held on :he subject of the papers, and then a business meeting was he-d to appoint officers for the state club for the next year. It was planned to hold the next state convention at Gainesville. Those from Stetson who attended the meeting were John Lewis, president of the local club for the next year, Agnes Formby, Helen Howes, Helen Hooks, and Victor Baer. Horace Bills '41 Non-Frat Candidate for President. Drum Major Universiy Band; Pres. Kappa Psi; Pres. local B.S.U.; Pres. State B.S.U.; Council; Executive Committee Student Association; Rules and Procedure Committee; Temporary Chairman of the Non-Frat Party; Board of Governors of the Non-Frat party; Pres. of the College of Liberal Arts; Vice-Pres. of F.S.G.A.; Mystic Krewe; International Relations Club; Who's Who in American Universities and Colleges; Little Theatre. G-Man Director Speaks To Law School Mr. Percy Wiley of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, and in charge of the Miami office of the Federal police organization, spoke to the seniors and other interested members of the Law school Tuesday morning. Mr. Wiley's talk concerned the activities and duties and qualifications of those connected with him in., their work of apprehending and investigating offenders in violation of federal laws. It was pointed out that the Department of Justice is interested in obtaining an additional number of qualified men for positions with the F. B. I. John E. Cicero '42L, Non- Frat Candidate for Vice- President. Glee Club; Reporter Staff; Law Club Competition Winner; Cheerleader; Phi Kappa Delta; Sec.-Treas. F. I. P. A. and F. S. C. A.; Phi Alpha Delta; Acting Chairman of Non-Frat Party; Sec.-Treas. of Non-Frat Party; Little Theatre; Varsity Debator. Non-Frat Party Platform We Pledge: Our support to the students in continuing an intelligent program of self-government, and to the Administration and faculty, our cooperation in accepting the responsibility such government entails. An enrichment of campus life and a greater spirit of campus fellowship. 1. Adoption of Freshman Rules to promote and establish respect for our Alma Mater, and the upper classmen. 2. Water sports, including intramural meets, on the campus. 3. A tea-dance every Wednesday afternoon, and before all football games. 4. More liberal social program, including all-University dances. 5. Dust control of campus roads. 6. More active participation and cooperation in intercollegiate government and press activities. 7. An active project for beautifying the campus. 8. University band at all interstate football games. 9. Student cooperation with publicity department and newspaper. 10. An impartial and honest student government as of last year. Gadi Lawton '41, Fraternity candidate for President. President of Freshman Class; Captain of Mystic Krewe, past First Mate; awarded Plaque for Outstanding Freshman '37-38; Varsity Football; Secretary of Pi Kappa Phi, Past Chaplain; Member of Inter-F r a t) e r n fty Council; Varsity Debator; "S" Club; Pice-Pres. Pi Kappa Delta; Vice. Pres. College of Liberal Arts; Little Theatre; Business Mgr. of Stetsonian; Freshman Advisor. Vance Graham '41, Fraternity Candidate for Vice-President. Member of Mystic Krewe; Pres. of Pi Kappa Delta; Lt. Commander of Sigma Nu, Past Chaplain, Past Marshal.; Member of Permanent Swimming Pool Committee; Little Theatre; Treas. of Class; Varsity Debator; Editorial Staff of Reporter; Flatter Staff; Editorial Staff of Stetsonian; Member of Inter- Fraternity Council; Freshman Advisor. CAMPUS ELECTION CAMPAIGN BEGINS FRIDAY WITH FORMAL NOMINATIONS Monster Joint-Party Political Rally Will Be Held In Little Theatre Monday Night By Bob Barnett Party nominations for the student body election are slated for Friday morning, according to Hal P. Dekle, presi' dent, and reports of plenty of ballyhoo and excitment to occur are rampant about the campus. The official statement released by Dekle sets Tuesday, April 30, as election, and the all-school rally for Monday evening in the Stover Little Theatre. When candidates names were announced last week, there had been persistent opinions that the Fraternity Party's ticket headed by Lawton and Graham was already out in front in the race for office. The tide of student public feeling seems to be wavering, however, and rumors of the comparative merit of the two platforms seem to be swaying the scales over to the Non-Frat cause and Bills and Cicero. No prognosticators seem disposed to prognosticate *on the outcome in the race for the office of secretary and treasurer. Caroline Massey and Lila Martin, Non-Frat, and Jean Morris and Lillian Williamson,' Fraternity, present prospects for perhaps the closest contest in recent years. Student leaders recall last year's margin of -one vote in one instance, and shake their heads about predictions for this year. "I'm really not in a position to make any statement about the outcome of the election itself," President Dekle said, "but I can say one thing—we'll all give the students plenty of entertainment if nothing else, if we can judge from last year's campaign. Next Tuesday's fray promises Bowen Re-elected At Tampa Confab Made Sec.-Treas. of Florida Association of Universities and Colleges Re-elected for the eighth consecutive time, Miss Olga Bowen returned from the Tampa meeting of the Florida Association of Universities and Colleges last week to continue as secretary- treasurer of the organization. Dean W. H. Wilson, of the University of Florida, was elected ^resident, and Miss Anna B. Treat, of Rollins was named vice-president at the educational meet. Other members of the Stetson faculty representing the University at the meeting of the association were President W. S. Alien, Mrs. Sue Burns, Dr. J. F. Conn, Miss Mary Mc- Curdie, Prof. Robert W. Severance and Dr. Russell C. Larcom. to be even more entertaining." The All-School Rally to be held Monday night is an innovation in Stetson political history. According to reports, all candidates will be given an opportunity to address the crowd, and there's little doubt that there will be evidence galore of party activities. Hours for the registering of ballots at the campus polls will be announced later by the Committee on Rules and Procedure, but it seems certain that the usual custom will be followed in keeping the polls open from ten in the morning till four or five in the afternoon. Commentary on the compara tive platforms of the Frats and Non-Frats are not yet in general evidence, for until today the official planks have not been promulgated. Leaders in governing bodies of each party feel certain, however, that the programs were drawn up with an eye to general appeal and probable capacity for carrying out the campaign . promises after election day. If students at large place much faith in platforms as such, instead of carrying the banner for a particular candidate, it is' believed that the Non-Frat list of objectives will have a decid- (Continued On Page 4) Campus Pulse Quickens As Parties Gird For Student Election Battle Trend of Opinion By Reporter Staff Writer Shows Ardent ' Supporters for Both Factions By Pat Trieste Pre'election inquiries on this campus reveal an amazing number of non'commitals, but with sentiment about equally divided between the Non'Fraternity and Fraternity parties. It seems that the only opinion students have in common is that both parties candidates. have good I up to, literally and figuratively," stated Mickey Maggenheim, "Consequently he stands far above his opponent (at least a foot and a half.)" This is typical of he answers given to inquiries into election sentiment. Jimmie Dyson believes that there will be a tough battle both for the students and the candidates to pick the best man. He naturally believes that the non- fraternity men are strong, and if the Fraternity men win, (and he confidentially doesn't think they will), they will win over some mighty fine opposition. Dyson states that the "non- frats" have a few surprises in store. Frank Knorr listened in and placed a ditto on the foregoing remarks of Dyson. He added that there would be a "Non- Frat" landside. Lydia Theurer seemed equally as confident that victory is already in the hands of the "Frats." "The candidates are the strongest that parties have ever put forward since I have (Continued on Page 5) Platform Of The Fraternity Party 1. Cutting down traffic noise by re-routing trucks. 2. Building a Stetson Swimming Pool. 3. Working toward a more active social committee. 4. Bringing about campus improvements which benefit students directly. 5. Installing a student employment agency.