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CHRISTUS NATUS HODIE Vol. VI-No. 7 Published by Student;; of Fairfield University, Fairfield, Conn. Dec. 16, 1954 Debaters Top Holy Cross In Season~sFirst Match Dr. NorlnanWarns Against Russia Dr. John Norman, speaking before the first annual German Club banquet at the Turf Club in Southport recently, warned that the West must be more than ever on its guard now that an independent West Germany is being armed as a partner in both NATO and the new Western European Union in the face of repeated threats from Soviet Russia. The USSR, which strove so hard to kill the European Defense Community, will do all in its power to destroy its successor, WEU, Dr. Norman declared. (Continued on Page 6) Jack Quilty, Mid-Winter Carnival Chairman, has announced that his committee has selected Morris Watstein's Orchestra to supply the music for this year's Carnival Ball. Watstein has been extremely popular with Fairfield men in the past and has played at several dances both on campus and off. Most prominent were his appearances at last year's J;unior Prom and at the famous Silver Stag which was given by the Class of 1954. He mixes a lively combination of jazz with danceable fox trots and waltzes and provides for a' full evening of entertainment. ----------------<@Quiltyalsoannouncedtheappointment of Frank Bergen '56 as chairman of the Sunday afternoon jazz conc'ert. Bergen has been contacting most of the big names in the Dixieland field in order to bring an all-st.ar combo to the campus if possible. He has been given the go ahead signal from the committee to make this event as memorable as possible. The plans for the Carnival are almost complete with but a few details remaining to be ironed out. The affair will take place at the Ritz ballroom in Bridgeport on Friday evening, Feb. 4. This annual event is being conducted for the eighth consecutive year and another crowd of over 250 couples is expected to attend. Morris Watstein~s Orchestra To Play At Winter Carnival Glee Club, St. Joseph's Open New Season In Combined Sing It looks as if Fairfield's Glee Club has another successful season ahead for 195'4-55, for last Sunday afternoon the boys and their director, Mr. Harak, were g,iven an extraordinarily big reception along with St. Joseph's College in a combined concert. The audience seemed to enjoy the entire afternoon as was evident by its repeatedly vigorous applause. A dinner was served after the concert for the two clubs, followed by an informal social arrangement which featured acts by talent from both schools. St. Joseph's College, under the radio which added mirth and direction of Mr. Moshe Paranov, merriment to the program. opened the program with four After intermission the Harakwell- done selections. The fourth men again mounted the risers number, "Hallelujah, Amen," and sang two hymns, and everywas particularly liked by the on'e's favorite, "Set Down Seraudience. Fairfield followed with vant.'~ The Bensoni~ns quartet fi d b th t d' then mtervened, addmg a pleas-ve songs opene y e ra 1- ing touch of campus-flavored tional "Men In Red." Before in- harmony and nov,elty. Fairfield termission the Campus Minstrels then closed their part of the conpresented two songs arranged cert with an exceptionally well-by the famous Emile Cote of (Continued on Page 3) To all our Students and Faculty I wish to extend cordial and prayerful good wishes for a joyful Christmas. May the Christ Child bIess us all abundantly throughout the New Year. (Rev.) J. D. FitzGerald, S.J. Rector Fairfield Presents Controversial Bills In Legislature With the December meeting of the Executive Council of the CISL at New Haven State Teachers College last Sunday, Fairfield has announced that it has presented the prospectus of its Legislative Resolutions to be presented ,at the Student Legislature in Hartford. Among the measures is included a topic which should prove highly contraversial, the censoring of comic books in the State. This topic was determined as both vital and timely after much eresearch had been done in connection with the Senate Committee on Juvenile Delinquency ,and the New York State Committee of the same name, which conducted investigations into the field which has been labeled as one of the catalysts, if not the causes, of our teenage problem. It is expected that many schools will object to a bill of this type as they consider -any censorship a violation of the Constitution and the rights of (Continued on Page 3) A group of Fairfield men try to inflict further injury to the already mortally wounded Be dummy. The display was one of the highlights in the pre-game festivities on the campus. The Business Club was honored on Thursday, December 2, by having as their gu'est speaker Mr. James Kline, who gave a very informative talk on ·the systems of patents in the U.S, Mr. Kline is a graduate of Catholic University, where he studied for an Electrical Engineering degree and is also a graduate of Georgetown Law School. He has be'en a patent attorney in this state since 1937, and is a member of both the Bar of Connecticut, and of the Bar of Washington, D.C. Connecticut has seen his service as a patent office examiner, and as past. president of the Connecticut Patent Law Association. On his discussion of patents Mr. Kline pointed out that most. young college graduates entering into the field of business have little or no knowledge concerning the subject of patents. A patent is a writing, securing to an invent.or for a term of years the exclusive right to make, uS'e, and vend his invention; it is also the monopoly or right so granted on the thing patented. He said the two clauses that were important were, "the 'exclusive right" and (Continued on Page 6) Father DeSousa Gives 2nd Bellarmine Lecture The Bellarmine Debating Society opened its 195455 season on Dec. 3 when two teams journeyed to Worcester, Mass., to debate the highly regarded Holy Cross team. The national topic, "Resolved, that the U.S. should give diplomatic recognition to Red China," was the point at issue. Fairfield's affirmative team of~ T. Paul Tremon~ '55 and Ber~ard Patent Lawver Joy '55 turned m a vIctory m a 0/ close match with the Crusader Add CI b team of McKenna and McCar- resses u thy. The score was Fairfield 97.5 and Holy Cross 97. The judge of the debate was Father Foley, S.J. of Holy Cross. He praised both teams for a fine job and especially the Fairfield duet for their originality and delivery. Tremont, who was taking part in his first intercollegiate debate, was named as the outstanding speaker. Joy, who has not debated In over two years, gave him ample support in edging the home team. The Holy Cross affirmative manag'ed to gain a split on the day, for the Crusaders, by turning back the Fairfield negative team of Thomas Conners '56 and Arthur Bennett '56. The Holy Cross d'ebaters had recently won the University of Vermont Invitational Tournament and had several matches already completed when they met the comparatively in'experienced Fairfielders, Father John Donoghue, S.J., moderator of the Bellarmine Society, was very pleased with the Fairfield showing in their opening contest and has hopes of some important victories in coming tournaments. Father deSouza was born in Karachi in 1918 and is a descendant of a family that was brought into the Catholic fold almost 400 years ago during the time of Saint Francis Xavier's missionary work in India. He was educated in his native land, (Continued on Page 6) The second in the Bellarmine Lecture s'eries was delivered by the Rev. Herbert A. deSouza, S.J. on last Thursday morning, December 9, in the Berchmans Hall auditorium. Father deSouza, a nativ,e of India and an expert on Near Eastern affairs, spoke on "The Riddle That Is India." . Page Two THE STAG Dec. 16. 1954 -.::::----------------------,-------------r----------.--------------- Aquinas Academy Puts Philosophy To Work Put Christ Into Christmas Thomas Murray, '58 Wilbur Fomento, '58 John Buckley, '55 FEATURE EDITOR Arthur Conway, '56 CLUB NOTE EDITOR Vincent DeRosa, '55' BUSINESS MANAGER Edmund Measom, '5'1 ...fr;~iS corner... EXCHANGE EDITOR Donald Gabriel, '57 John Leonard, '55 NEWS EDITOR Albert Pellegrino, '56 Thomas Sheehan, '56 SPORTS EDITOR Robert Hajas, '56 MAKE-UP EDITOR Raymond Buccino, '55 John Crowley, '56 PHOTOGRAPHERS Robert Madden, '56 Robert Visokay, '57 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Bernard F. Joy, '55 ASSOCIATE EDITORS k NO-NO - YOU LET CD OF .'T!" By FRANK BERGEN In the midst of these troubled times in which our people .are divided on the McCarthy censure issue, the attitude we should take towards Red China, and the ultimate benefits of the YankeesOrioles trade, public opinion is solid behind attempts to solve the year's most baffling riddle. The question? Obvio'usly: What is a Doodly-Boo,p??? There are many points of view 'as to how the question should be answered. Many believe that the President should issue a proclamation defining Doodly-Boop. Others favor an investigation by the Senate or the House or ·both or all three. Advocates ofa national referendum are not lacking. There are those who would remove the task from the governm'ent .and make this serious problem the subject of contests with prizes awarded to the person who discovers just what a Doodly-Boop is. This I seriously object to on the grounds that it would lead to endless confusion. If every radio station .and newspaper in the country runs a contest, we will have more ·opinions and less real ideas of what a Doodly-Boop is than we have now. Remember The' Thing?? Was its identity ever clearly established? No. Why? There was no proper approach to the problem. On this, the mast important problem confronting us, to say nothing of Santa who has to find a Doodly-Boop, we must act wisely. I would like to propose a plan for solution of the problem. Since it costs too much money to call Congress into special session and since the President is already busy with his golf game, let the Vice-President, who hasn't much else to do, investigate. T·o assist him, he should have a Hollywood starlet and ·a Wall Street broker. They're in on everything else, so why not this? If they come up with two or three different decisions, a vote will be taken by the electorate of the nati'On. If, however, they come to one conclusion, it shall be thrown out as part of the Communist conspiracy. In this case Senators McCarthy and Morse shall be called on' to decide the issue in conjunction with Fairfield's Student Council. By ANDREW PERELLA Since t.he council has not recently held one of their Tuesday evening gatherings, I would like to use this column to report a litHe informal discussion which took place between two of my closest fri'ends; Grom the Gremlin and J ocko the Cheeta. The conversation was concerned with activities around Fairfield, and went something like this. The Grom had just asked his illustrious scholarly companion what this Mid-winer Carnival was, and Jocko malignantly looking down his nose (and adjusting his long rang,e glasses so he could see the end of it), countered with the following query, "You mean that in three y·ears here you never attended the Mid-winter Carnival?" Grom stopped picking his teeth with the pen-knife and answered "Nah! I don't like carnivals, the :£erris wheels always give me unregestion." Biting his lower lip to k'eep compl'ete control, Jocko tried to clarify matters. "The word is indigestion my boy, and anyway this is not that kind of carnival. This is a dance. You know what a dance is don't you?" Evidently the word rang a bell with Grom, for his 'eyes lit up (and spelled out the word "Budweiser" in bloodshot red and white); and he said, "Sure, that's what my third grade teacher used to call me when I had to sit in the corner with the long point.ed hat on." This was just too much for poor Jocko and as he wrapped the lead pipe around Grom's ears he yelled, "It would have to be an utter dope like you to miss such a complete, stupendous, collossal and super tremendous dance like the Carnival. And not only that, but it's good too!" Apparently somewhat taken aback by this sudden outburst, Grom decided to change th~ subject. 'Wadya think of the basketball game with Boston College?" Jocko immediately put up his portable soap box and, with right hand in vest expounded, "I thought our boys play'ed magnificently and thelr performance was only overshadowed by their tremendous nev,er-say-die spirit and will to win. Also our cheering section was one of the most inspired I have ever heard - "That was as far as J ocko got for by then he was trying to dig Grom's index and ring fingers out of his eyes; wishing to show his friend he mear.t no malke, the Grom went on, "You know Jocko, our boys dribbled so good, they reminded me of you eating soup; boy I'll bet those Boston College Beagles are sorry they messed around with us." Fully recovered by this time J ocko scolded, "Really Grom lad, its Boston College Eagles and try not to be so uncouth." Astonished the Grom answer'ed "Gee J ocko, I didn't know you lisped; but my girl thinks I'm as cute as anybody; but anyway I'm glad we won because the team really played like a union." Exasperated Jocko yelled, "No Grom, th'e word is unit you know unit!" Grom said, "Yes as a matter of fact I do; Tight now I'm working on a sweater for my girl. Come on up to my room and I'll show it to you." And so they left. lined the significance of the changes which have taken place within the ranks of the moderns. Briefly they are as follows: a. In theory man is no longer considered as an accidental unit of substantial elements such as the Id, Ego, and Super-Ego. The emphasis is now on man as a total personality, a substance composed of accidents (which may correspond to the notions underlying the previous personifications) . b. In practical therapy the doctor has ceased to be the dogmatic despot graciously aiding the helpl'ess patient; consultations are now conducted on a more equal basis (for the doctor is not without conflicts hilThS~lf); the patient is helped to help himself. c. In res'earch there is less generalizing on the basis of scanty observations; a more scientific method of induction is being adopted and conclusions are advanced more conditionally. d. In regard to the future of man, the notion of man as an over-developed beast incapable of good is being replaced by t:1e notion that man is capable of good as well as 'evil; to repress good is just as harmful as not to "sublimate" evil. Two main criticisms of the present scientific methods should be mentioned: a. They are still materialistic; a concrete measure of man's unmeasurable inner psychic reality is still being sought. b. An objective norm for judging proper adjustments is still lacking; those of inner satisfaction which may be content with mediocre ideals and the lack of conflict with society which itself may have th~ wrong norm are subjective and may be erroneous. In accord with its motto, "Ad Veritatis Instructionem" (the elaborate sculpturing of truth), the members of the Acquinas Academy are end~avoring to practic'e this art of refining truthful judgments from the multitud~ of ideas that abound in the modern world. This year they have chosen a most uncultivated field for their labors, that of the philosophic aspects of psychoanalysis and psychiatry. At their conception these sciences were extremely opposed to the true nature of man as formulat.ed by the Scholastic philosophers, but due to constant investigation, the synthesis or equilibrium between the two is gradually being effected. This process has necessarily involved a wider application of basic scholastic principles to the new knowledg·e of man rather than a wholesale abandonment of them, recognition being made of certain surface modifications. This has been and is the path followed, often unknowingly, by the modern pioneers themselves, for the sincere mind cannot. long be content with error. In tracing this course of events three lectures have been presented to the Academy this year to date. The first, d'elivered by William Prendergast, was concerned with the sci~ntificphilosophical nature· of man as developed by Freud, and the consequent methods of therapy, employed by Freudian analysts. The next lecture, delivered by Ray Buccino, dealt with similar topics as developed by one of Freud's apostate disciples, C. G. Jung, who has been instrumental in stimulating dissatisfaction with some of Freud's more radical principles. In the f..nal recture Fr. McCall, of our graduat.e department, out- With the Christmas Holidays just a little more than a week off, we feel that The Stag should provide a bit of intellectual nourishment for our readers. Christmas, as we tend to forget, is a season of Thanksgiving as well as of Joy for the memory of the birth of Our Lord, Jesus Christ. It was almost 2,000 years ago that a J ewish virgin gave birth to a son, and in doing so became the Co-Redemptrix of mankind. On that cold evening in Bethlehem the salvation of man was begun, to culminate on the Cross at Calvary some thirty-odd years later. Today, most modern Americans appear to have forgotten these few historical facts and in the place of Christ have substituted a jolly old man with a red suit and a long white beard. His name is, of course, Santa Claus. How Santa got involved with Christmas is another story and shall be left to the authors of Fairy Tales and folk legends, but you can be sure that on a certain night in Bethlehem, some 2,000 years ago, jolly old Santa was not filling any Christmas stockings. Perhaps in these troubled times of apparent war, corruption in high places, the dangers of an atomic attack, we should forget about that jolly old man in the red suit and remember what Christmas really means to mankind. It is the obligation of students of a Catholic College to endeavor to bring to the mind of the people what the spirit of Christmas really is. H is our duty to try to put Christ back into Christmas. PRO AND CON DICK FORBES LEGISLATIVE (Continued from Page 1) the individual. If the opposition is strong enough there will ensue such a debate as was witnessed last year on F'airfield's resolution to give public funds to private education. At that time, the Education Committee, being chaired by a Fairfield man, defeated the measure by one vote and, although there was an attempt to revive the bill on the floor of the House, limited time, stopped that strategy. Although many schools follow a practice of lobbying for their bills, (Le., make a deal to support another college's bill, in return for a favorable vote) our delegates have never used this system as the college has always felt that the legislation should stand or fall on the arguments which are presented, thus utilizing the full force of one's rhetoric. CAMPUS PERSONALITY Dick Forbes, who last year graced our campus for the Jrst time, exemplifies the spirit of a college man attempting to get the most out of his college life. Dick is a B.S.S. Economics major and a graduate of the Prep. However, before reaching Fairfi'eld he attended Cornell :ior two years. When you stop to realize that he has only been at Fairfield for two years his achievements in that space become gr·eater. A member of the Business Club last year and its recording secretary this year, Senior manager of the glee club, and his crowning achievement, Editor of THE MANOR. His activities don't stop here, however, he takes pictures for the STAG along with his pictures for the MANOR, he s·ecured Vivien Kellems for the Busin'ess Club, and he is an artist as we could readily see in the posters for the Harvest Hop. Outside of school activities, what time there is, he can be s'een on the nearest ski slope, or tennis court. Swimming is another of his fortes as are basketball and baseball. Another trait of his, all which help to develop the man more fully, is his constant visits to Wellesley, Caroline is her name. Atfer Fairfield what? The question asked by many as they reach their senior year. Dick has answered his question already. He intends attending Babson Institute of Business Administration, where he will obtain an M.B.A. degree in Investments. After which he would like to latch onto a brokerage house. He has already received offers from Smith Ramsey here in Bridgeport. Dick is somewhat of a broker now. He buys and sells his own stock. THE STAG HE RY'S MEN'S SHOP Woolworth Bldg. Fairfield Large selection of nationally famous sport jackets and trousers at rock bottom prices GLEE CLUB (Continued from Page 1) done "Battle Hymn of the Republic." The audience especially liked this and its burst of applause shook Berchmans even before the number was over. At this point St. Joseph's again took E1P. floor and performed beautifully in presenting the "Tribute to Romberg" arrangement, which included famous compositions such as "Stout Hearted Men" and "The Desert Song." Their choral group, the Chansonettes, then added an excellent treatment of four Gongs including the novelty selection "The Drummer Boy's Song" which was heavily applauded by all. The concert was appropriately closed with two numbers by the two Glee Clubs combin·ed. Before leaving, the audience showed their satisfaction and approval with a large round of applause duced these concepts to a gath- for both clubs, their directors ering of over forty men. It was and accompanists. then decided that elections A dinner rollowed, attended should be held and the presi- by couples made up of both dency not limited to a senior. Gle'e clubs. After the dinner As it so happened a senior was everyone went back to Berchelected. Dave Roach became the mans to dance and "enjoy some first president of the veteran's informal fun, topped off by a organization. Mr. Roach then three-act variety show. (Continued on Page 6) With Harold Barnhart acting -;;;;;;;;;;;,;,;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;a Ias a very capable Master of r Ceremonies, talented members of both schools add'ed to the enjoyment of all. Bob Bayne, a one time junior here at Fairfield now waiting to enter the Maryknolls, presented a magician's show which offered competition even to the Great Houdini. Next Ronnie Skurat sang in his professional manner for everyone and all joined in on his "Tramp, Tramp, Tramp." The lovely voice of Miss Nan Mead from St. Joseph's, assisted on the piano by Miss Kitty De- ...-- .11 Bowes, served as a perfect finale. the main, the history of the Democratic and Republican parties, there have been important third parties, and more often, rumors of the rise of third parties. Such rumors are current in Washington today as day by day the right wing of the Republican party becomes more and more divorced from the Eisenhower wing. Two issues and two men are largely responsible for this party breach. The first issue is the administration's Far Eastern policy which Senator William Knowland, Republican majority leader, has, in opposing it, characterized as soft, and which Senator Joseph MoCarthy has so recently deplored. The second issue is that of .communism, and the personalities and methods involved in fighting it. It goes without saying that the leader of the opposition on this issue is. the recently censured Senator McCarthy. His recent comments on Eisenhower's congratulations of Senator Watkins and on the administration's record in fighting domestic and international communism are of such a nature that they would alienate him from that administration forever were both he and the administration in any 'Other business but politics. As the situation stands now, a McCarthy-Knowland party, even with the support it might be able to muster (10 million Americans), is doomed to little more than protest. There is no man among the potential members of such a third party Dirksen, Welker, Jenner, Mundt or even McCarthy or Knowland - no man who has the popularity essential to ·a Presidential candidate. If, however, this breach cannot be ostenibly closed at some White House breakfast conference between now and convention time in 1956, almost any Democratic Presidential candidate should win the way Wilson won in 1912. Senator Stennis (D.-Miss.) underlined something of significance in commenting on McCarthy's speech in committee Tuesday. He said in substance, that McCarthy was impugning Eisenhower's loy,alty - much in the same way he had impugned Truman's loyalty. In brief, McCarthy was once again destroying the faith 'Of Americans in their own government. Dec. 16, 1954 CENTER Restaurant On Wednesday, November 17, the veteran students gathered together to form a club in order that they might stimulate veteran ideas beneficial to the school and to themselves. As temporary chairman, Dan Reed intro- Vets Organize "Where it is a treat to eat" 1418 POST ROAD TEL. CL 9-9057 By THOMAS CONNORS and JOHN SMYTH Notes from Washington and Connecticut Connecticut: There has been a good deal said about the "exodus of industry" from New England. The reasons usually given for this are high taxes and, more important, the high wages paid in this area as compared to those . paid in other areas of the country. This exodus is a very serious matter to the people in many of our New England cities and towns which depend largelyon one to ten major plants for local employment. When plants move to another section of the country, the resulting unemployment is soon felt throughout the community. We do not pretend to be either novice or professional economists, but the sign posts of economic trouble in this area stand for all to see. Th'ese signP: Jsts can be readily seen in a nearby Connecticut city, where the following has occurred: 1. One major industry, long an institution in the city, is leaving the city, and leaving behind, unemployed, a good percentage of the city's labor force; 2. Another major industry is doing the same thing because of trouble with a local union; 3. Many somewhat smaller industries have already left and others are rumored to be leaving; 4. On the business level, one major department store has already left and others plan to leave; and some small businesses have either left or closed shop; 5. In 'the industries and businesses which remain many employees have been laid off; 6. And there has not been enough industries and businesses moving in to the city to balance this exodus. There is no simple answer to this problem; but unless something is done and done soon, the purchasing power of many citizens will be on little more than a subsistence level, business in the city wlil be further hurt, and the presently crowded relief rolls will be further swelled and become more of a drain on the state treasury. Washington: .. Although the political hist'ory 'of this country since 1860 is, in Page Four THE STAG Dec. 16. 1954 INCORPORATED Don't Walk Over Town- Your Gift Giving Needs! P 20 o 2 6 18 20 28 F 8ooo 4 2o2 By JIM RIORDAN Fairfield University's Red Stags, led by Co-Captains Bob Gerwien and Jack O'Connell, compiled a sensational upset over Boston College in the season's opener by a 76-.65 score before a capacity crowd at the Bridgeport Brass Recreation Center. Despite the fact that the Eagles were favored to win, Coach Jim Hanrahan's hustling crew jumped into an early lead and held it throughout most of the game. The Stags kept controlof the boards all night long due to the outstanding rebounding of Gerwien and Jim Roche. Hanrahan's charges were in front practically all the way. The Red Stags led at half-time by a 34-28 margin. With almost three minutes left to play Fairfield had the upper hand by a 64-58 count. The Eagles displayed vigorous pressure in trying to catch up, but field g-oals by O'Connell and Gerwien, ·along with a free throw by Gerwien ended the winning chances of Boston. Gerwien and O'Connell led ·all players by swishing the nets for 20 points apiece, followed closely by Fred Lane wh-o dumped in 18 points. Boston College was led by Cullinane and Cahill who scored 19 and 18 points, respectively. The box score: FAIRFIELD G Gerwien 6 Kulowiec 0 Roche 1 Pavel 3 Lane 7 O'Connell 9 Paoletta 1 Diskowski 3 F P 5 9 1 7 0 0 0 4 1 13 0 0 0 0 9 23 0 0 0 0 - - 16 56 - - - F P 30 16 76 2 6 BOSTON 0 0 G F P 2 16 Powell .................... 5 0 10 1 1 Shurtleff ................ 0 1 1 5 19 Cullinane .. ........ 6 7 19 1 5 Brosnahan .......... 0 0 0 2 2 Dunn ...... ..... ........... 2. 1 5 3 9 Aldrich ... ... ... ...... 1 0 2 4 14 Skeg'ton ..... .. ...... 3 2 8 1 9 M'Gurkin .. ... ........ 0 2 2 0 2 Cahill .... ......... 9 0 18 - - - - - 20, 83 TOTALS- 52 13 65 GREETINGS 31 ltfERRY CHRISTltfAS Stags Upset Boston College,> Lose To St. JOhll'>S Redmen By CHRIS BOAL Paced by six-foot-seven-inch center Mike Parenti,. ·and sophomore forward Billy Chrystal, a strong St. John's five handed the Stags their first setback of the 1954-55 campaign, by an 83-56 count. The height advantage enjoyed by the Redmen was definitely ,a major factor in their victory. However, a sensational outside shooting average was also responsible for a large part of their scoring. Leading in this department was Walt Brady, whose deadly eye accounted for 14 points. The lanky Parenti and Chrystal hit for 19 and 16 points, respectively. Fairfield's attack, w hie h jumped off to an early six point lead, but continuously slowed down throughout the game, was led by co-captain J·ack O'Connell, who took home high scoring honors in the game with 23 points. Also sparking the Stags, mainly throughout the second half, was John Kulowiec, who baffled the Redmen with an amazing array of hook shots good for 13 points. The box score: FAIRFLELD G Gerwien 2 Lane 3 Balcer 0 Diskowski 2 Kulowiec 6 Roche 0 Williams 0 O'Connell 7 Pavel 0 Paoletta 0 20 ST, JOHN'S G Cunningham 2 Hasset 0 Chrystal 7 Lawrence 0 Parenti 7 Carroll 2 Montana 0 Satalino 3 Brady ' 5 Grogan 4 Pascal 1 CAMPUS ATHLETES Frosh Lose Opener To Seasoned Prep When the Freshman team took the floor against Fairfield Prep in the preliminary game to the varsity tilt with Boston College, it marked th'e first time they had played as a unit. In fact, they had not even had time for an intra-squad scrimmage in their vel'y limited practice schedule previous to their op'ening game; it showed! Fairfield Prep's well-seasoned crew overwhelmed the Frosh from the opening whistle, jumping to an early 8-0- lead which they never relinquished. The Yearlings looked their b'est in the closing minutes of the first half, when, after scoring four successive baskets, they trailed only 23-20 at intermission. But the third quarter proved a repetition of the first as the Prepsters ran off ten straight points before the Frosh could break the ice Witil two free throws. From this point on, it was no contest as coach George Biscca substituted freely; and his squad pulled away at the finish to win 49-33. John Patti led the little Stags in point production, with 10 markers. Prep's co-captains, Ron Liptak and Lou Vigilone, led their attack with 19 and 10 points respectively. Steady, hard work is the ·answer to Jim Pavel's promotion to the starting five in the initial clashes with B.C. and St. J,ohn's. Jim, better known as "Dixie," is an outstanding example of hustle and determination. One of the top scorers on the undefeated Frosh squad two years ago, Jim was relegated to the Varsity bench in his sophomore year. His uncanny marksmanship was handicapped by lack of experience, which resulted in a nervous temerity. However, in the pre-season practices and early games, Jim has completely exp'elled the effects of sophomore "jitters" and has proven himself a determined, consistent ballplayer. Always considered a great shooter, Jim's main difficulty was in making the split second I~;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;~ plays which are so essential in college basketball. This ability requires many hours of practice and hard work, but Jim has applied himself so well that this basketball sense seems almost part of his nature. , The subject ,of ·a great many practical jokes .because of his innocent manner, Jim is a great favorite of teammates and classmates alike. 955 Main Street Bridgeport. Connecticut ED 4-6179 - PHONES - FO 8-1661 JAMES v. JOY Prompt Service - Reliable Companies Important - All claims serviced promptly thru our own office Sport News and Views By PAUL NAGY GENERAL INSURANCE CHRISTM~4S SlIOPPING? A Stroll Through Read's Fills The shouts, the boom of the bass-drum, the bars of "On Wisconsin" or some other spirited number are tucked away until next autumn rolls around. Only the All-Star games, the championship NFL contest ·and the Bowl battles on the first day of 1955 remain for the die-hard grid fans. As it is customary for all scribes to stick out their necks and expound the outcome of the Bowl games, I will offer my inaccurate and futile guesses with added comment. Here goes. ROSE BOWL - We'll start off with the granddaddy of them all. The usual crowd of 100,000 or better will watch the Buckeyes of Ohio State, Big Ten and National champs, steamroll Southern California. The scatbacks of State pack too much speed for the Trojans (TV fans will probably see some long runs) and How,ard Cass'ady will cross the double stripe more than once during the afternoon. The festivities will end with' a 34-14 romp for the Big Ten boys. COTTON BOWL - A fairly good game looms at Dallas between Georgia Tech and Arkansas. The Razorbacks dropped only two games during the regu1ar campaign to SMU and LSU and shouldn't have too much difficulty with the Engineers. AlIAmerican Bud Brooks will rip open holes for the crunching single-wing attack of Arkansas in their 20-,14 win over Tech. ORANGE BOWL - People around the Miami ,area will be a little disappointed in the Duke-Nebraska clash after last year's thriller when Oklahoma downed the nation's number one team, Maryland, by a score of 7-0. This year's game will be a far cry from that. I'll go along with Nebraska to upset the Blue Devil applecart by a close 13-7 margin. SUGAR BOWL - This should be the game of games. Interest has been so keen throughout the country that the television men saw fit to put the contest over the air waves. Coach Eddie Erdalatz, the tops in my ·opinion, will send one of the best Navy squads against a rough ,and tough Mississippi team. After video fans saw the Middies turn back a speedy .and star-studded Army a few weeks back, the talk of the nation has been the Sugar Bowl. Ron Beagle and his mates will have their hands full with the not-to-be outdone crew of CQach Johnny Vaught. Being a Navy rooter for the past seven or eight years, I cannot see it any other way except a solid victory for the Middies. However, the score I think the game will end with, indicates the tremendous caliber of both teams. Everybody respects power and that's exactly.what they'll see New Year's Day in New Orleans. Navy over Mississippi, 7-O! ! TURF CLUB Fine Foods The Best in Music at Southport Turn-off JIMMY NASSEF, Permittee Compliments of CLEANERS and TAILORS 2429 Post Road, Fairfield PHONE CL 9-5656 R. Salvo & Sons Post Road Fairfield No matter how much or how little you wish to spend, the gifts you choose mean more when they're from Read's! Dec. 16, 1954 THE STAG Page Five Bobby Gel'wien. Stag co-captain. and Dick Dunn, BC center. go aiter a rebound in the Red Stag upset. French Club Makes Field Trip To UN On December 8, the members of the French Club, accompanied by Dr. Gerard B. McDonald, moderator, spent a very instructive afternoon at the United Nations. The group was taken on a, guided tour of the buildings and received a thorough briefing on the mechanical workings of the organization. Later the students were admitted to the General Assembly where they heard Russian delegate Malik give his version of the topic for discussion, the el'ev€n American aviators now being held as prisoners by Communist China. Delegates from Poland, Czechoslovakia, England and Canada were also heard. A mechanical simultaneous interpreting device enabled the students to follow the discussions in French, Spanish and Russian. The club members were surprised to find out that they were actually outside the United States during the time of their stay at the United Nations; and this fact was brought home more cogently by the numerous foreign languages that filled the marble halls. After their long sojourn on international territory, club members 'enjoyed a French dinner and exchanged ideas with the French personnel of the restaurant. A French play rounded out a well-sp'ent day, and the linguists are now looking forward to another adventure in "practical" French. GREEN COMET DINER "Tops in Town" 90 Kings Highway Cui·Off Fairfield, Conn. Tel. FO 8-9471 A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR From FAIRFIELD "-l-ibwLAND'S [~l ' ~ ./l(lood Store...Yor.llll 'llzeYaniif.r....I1U1lte7i1114 MAIN AND CANNON STS. 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Trimlyfashioned by Pionee r in lustrous hand-stained steerhide. l\l·rab~ iI~n·l1 ~qllp 925 Post Rd. Fairfield GOOD FOOD! Meal Tickets Save You 10% the FAIRFIELDER CCUN Delegates Attend Harvard Conferences Fairfield University last weekend further embellished its already shining r e cor d in another of its young inter-collegiate endeavors. To Harvard University, the host school for the annual New England Regional meeting of the .Collegiate Council for the United Nations, Fairfield sent a nucleus of four young diplomats. These men gleaned a harvest of information and experience during the meeting while adding no little themselves about our governmental policies at home and abroad. Activities began with the usual registration adjustments Friday afterno-on. Early in the evening the keynote speech was given by Archibald Macleish. Later the initial committee organizations took place in preparation for the committee sessions which were held the f.ollowing day. At the main plenary session on Saturday afternoon an enlightening address was delivered by Lincoln Bloomfield of the U.S. St-ate Department. The last day was reserved for one of the most interesting and important speakers, the Ambassador from Sweden, Erik Boheman whom John Prendergrast and Kevin Donnelly questioned afterwards. Ron Norko and Paul Tremont in line with the National Debate Topic on Red China are to particularly be singled out for their activities in the committee on the problem of the Far East. The New Haven Club The New Haven Club has announced the completion of plans for their annual New New Year's Eve Ball. This year's ball will be held in York Hall, at the corner of Grove and Hillhouse Streets in New Haven. Dancing will be from 9 until 3 a.m. and the music will be furnished by Morris Watstein's Orchestra. Co-chairmen .Joe Ryan and Tom Bolcer are planning a buff·et supper, which is sure to satisfy every gourmet's appetite. Tickets may be purchased from any member of the club. The German Club The German Club has inaugurated a new policy, namely of allowing its members to tape record various German texts. It is hoped that by so doing the members will become better acquainted with the sound of various German words and phrases. The playback of these songs and stories is an entertaining panorama of German folk-lore The Sodality The Sodality of Our Lady of Fairfield conducted the Day of Recollection on December 8, as a fitting close to the Marian Y,ear. A very good repr'esentation of the student body made the sacrifice of returning to school on the holiday to offer th'eir day to Mary, Our Mother. Father Joseph Murphy, Moderator, gave four talks dealing with the four times Mary spoke in the Holy Scripture. Time was allowed for refl.ection and meditation and the recitation of the Rosary and Marian Year prayer were also included in the pro g ram. Father Rector ended the celebration of the Benediction and briefly address'2d the students. He congratulated them all and expressed his pleasure and tl1at of the faculty, that the students were taking advantage of the opportunities offered at a Catholic School such as Fairfield University. DR. NORMAN Club Notes (Continued from Page 1) The reason for the collapse of EDC was due mainly to France which wanted greater participation of Great Britain in European defense affairs ,and felt that the real threat -of Communism was not as much military as economi·c and political. Sir Anthony Eden is credited with saving what little hope was left for a supranational army in Europe when he dramatically promised that Great Britain would keep four divisions in Europe along with a tactical air froce thus allaying French fears. Dr. Norman urged a sympathetic' understanding of the French position both in rejecting EDC and in exacting a favorable Saar settlement before accepting a rearmed Germany in WEU. He credited the diplomatic skill of both British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden and French Premier MendesFrance, as well as the patience and understanding of "that universalist, Catholic, Christian Democratic statesman, Chancellor Conrad Adenauer," for rescuing Europe from the tragic impasse caused by the French Parliament's repudiation of EDC. Dr. Norman also applauded their refusal to attend a Soviet-sponsored conference on this question before the Paris agreements on Germany 'are ratified. The dinner was attended bv Dr. Gerard B. McDonald, Ge;man Club moderator and Mr. Chester Stuart, professor of German. Arrangements were made by Dick Lavery, club president, assisted by George Zeeb and Robert Berthelson, club officers. PATENT LAWYER, (Continued from Page 1) "for a term of years." Mr. Kline explained the difference between thz terms patent, copyright, and trade mark, and the seriousness of infringement on another person's patent. LECTURE (Continued from Page 1) majoring both in mathematics and in English Literature. He later received his Licentiate in Theology at the Pontifical University of Comillas in Spain. Father deSouza has toured Western Europe, England, and the United States lecturing on India. At present he is the theology mentor for the Catholic Evidence Guild at Fordham. In April he will return to India with his doctorate in educational administration to assist in the founding of a Catholic university at Ahmedabad, India. Introduced by Father Healey, Father deSouza immediately won his audience with his outstanding sense of humor. After relating several anecdotes which drew loud roars of approval from the students and served to illustrate th'e point he intended to make, Father deSouza swung into the problem of India's baffling foreign policy. He pointed out that although India seems to be leaning over backward to avoid offending the Communist world and sacrificing its standing with-the West, it is in reality tied to our Western World. India is tied economically with the West as was evidenced sev' eral years ago during the period of severe drought it suffered. Following an appeal for help by Nehru, two governments offered grain to stave off the probLem of starvation which so often faces India, the Soviet Union and the United States, and although the Communist press made much of Russia's offer it was the United States that sent the' grain. As far as India's strategic position goes, Father deSouza point,ed out the fact that India is hemmed in by a ring of Communist nations except for Pakistan and Afganistan which are too small to resist an invasion by either China to the northwest or Russia to the north. The only way that India could balance its position is by a strong allianc'e with the free West. Father cited that Arthur Toynbee, the English historian, has pointed out that states that would not unite to save themselves from a strong aggressor have found themselves united in slavery. This is being repeated today because the Asiatic nations that have just regained their independence from the western nations are now reluctant to join with them again in an alliance against Russia, no matter how necessary it is. However, Father deSouza, in a direct quote from Chester Bowles, former American Ambassador to India whom Father pointed out as India's greatest friend in the U.S., stated that the Asiatic mind is our country's best ally, but it must be sounded first. The Asiatics are particularly proud of their ancient traditions and culture' which, incidentally, are much older than ours. In the East the western nations have had a long history of shabby imperialism and broken promises and should India ally itself with the West, it would expect far better treatment than they have received in the last 400 y,ears. VETERANS (Continued from Page 3) took over the proceedings, and further elections found Dan Reed as vice-president, Dick Martin ,as secretary, and Bob Healy as treasurer.
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Title | Stag - Vol. 06, No. 07 - December 16, 1954 |
Date | December 16 1954 |
Description | The Stag, the official student newspaper of Fairfield University, was published weekly during the academic year (September - June) and ran from September 23, 1949 (Vol. 1, No. 1) to May 6, 1970 (Vol. 21, No. 20). |
Notes | A timeline for Fairfield University student newspapers is as follows: The Tentative, Nov. 7, 1947 - Dec. 19, 1947; The Fulcrum, Jan. 9, 1948 - May 20, 1949; The Stag, Sept. 23, 1949 - May 6, 1970; The University Voice, Oct. 1, 1970 - May 11, 1977; The Fairfield Free Press & Review, Sept. 10, 1970 - Apr. 24, 1975; The Fairfield Mirror, Sept. 22, 1977 - present. |
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Date Digital | 2008 |
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Place of Publication | Fairfield, Conn. |
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SearchData | CHRISTUS NATUS HODIE Vol. VI-No. 7 Published by Student;; of Fairfield University, Fairfield, Conn. Dec. 16, 1954 Debaters Top Holy Cross In Season~sFirst Match Dr. NorlnanWarns Against Russia Dr. John Norman, speaking before the first annual German Club banquet at the Turf Club in Southport recently, warned that the West must be more than ever on its guard now that an independent West Germany is being armed as a partner in both NATO and the new Western European Union in the face of repeated threats from Soviet Russia. The USSR, which strove so hard to kill the European Defense Community, will do all in its power to destroy its successor, WEU, Dr. Norman declared. (Continued on Page 6) Jack Quilty, Mid-Winter Carnival Chairman, has announced that his committee has selected Morris Watstein's Orchestra to supply the music for this year's Carnival Ball. Watstein has been extremely popular with Fairfield men in the past and has played at several dances both on campus and off. Most prominent were his appearances at last year's J;unior Prom and at the famous Silver Stag which was given by the Class of 1954. He mixes a lively combination of jazz with danceable fox trots and waltzes and provides for a' full evening of entertainment. ----------------<@Quiltyalsoannouncedtheappointment of Frank Bergen '56 as chairman of the Sunday afternoon jazz conc'ert. Bergen has been contacting most of the big names in the Dixieland field in order to bring an all-st.ar combo to the campus if possible. He has been given the go ahead signal from the committee to make this event as memorable as possible. The plans for the Carnival are almost complete with but a few details remaining to be ironed out. The affair will take place at the Ritz ballroom in Bridgeport on Friday evening, Feb. 4. This annual event is being conducted for the eighth consecutive year and another crowd of over 250 couples is expected to attend. Morris Watstein~s Orchestra To Play At Winter Carnival Glee Club, St. Joseph's Open New Season In Combined Sing It looks as if Fairfield's Glee Club has another successful season ahead for 195'4-55, for last Sunday afternoon the boys and their director, Mr. Harak, were g,iven an extraordinarily big reception along with St. Joseph's College in a combined concert. The audience seemed to enjoy the entire afternoon as was evident by its repeatedly vigorous applause. A dinner was served after the concert for the two clubs, followed by an informal social arrangement which featured acts by talent from both schools. St. Joseph's College, under the radio which added mirth and direction of Mr. Moshe Paranov, merriment to the program. opened the program with four After intermission the Harakwell- done selections. The fourth men again mounted the risers number, "Hallelujah, Amen," and sang two hymns, and everywas particularly liked by the on'e's favorite, "Set Down Seraudience. Fairfield followed with vant.'~ The Bensoni~ns quartet fi d b th t d' then mtervened, addmg a pleas-ve songs opene y e ra 1- ing touch of campus-flavored tional "Men In Red." Before in- harmony and nov,elty. Fairfield termission the Campus Minstrels then closed their part of the conpresented two songs arranged cert with an exceptionally well-by the famous Emile Cote of (Continued on Page 3) To all our Students and Faculty I wish to extend cordial and prayerful good wishes for a joyful Christmas. May the Christ Child bIess us all abundantly throughout the New Year. (Rev.) J. D. FitzGerald, S.J. Rector Fairfield Presents Controversial Bills In Legislature With the December meeting of the Executive Council of the CISL at New Haven State Teachers College last Sunday, Fairfield has announced that it has presented the prospectus of its Legislative Resolutions to be presented ,at the Student Legislature in Hartford. Among the measures is included a topic which should prove highly contraversial, the censoring of comic books in the State. This topic was determined as both vital and timely after much eresearch had been done in connection with the Senate Committee on Juvenile Delinquency ,and the New York State Committee of the same name, which conducted investigations into the field which has been labeled as one of the catalysts, if not the causes, of our teenage problem. It is expected that many schools will object to a bill of this type as they consider -any censorship a violation of the Constitution and the rights of (Continued on Page 3) A group of Fairfield men try to inflict further injury to the already mortally wounded Be dummy. The display was one of the highlights in the pre-game festivities on the campus. The Business Club was honored on Thursday, December 2, by having as their gu'est speaker Mr. James Kline, who gave a very informative talk on ·the systems of patents in the U.S, Mr. Kline is a graduate of Catholic University, where he studied for an Electrical Engineering degree and is also a graduate of Georgetown Law School. He has be'en a patent attorney in this state since 1937, and is a member of both the Bar of Connecticut, and of the Bar of Washington, D.C. Connecticut has seen his service as a patent office examiner, and as past. president of the Connecticut Patent Law Association. On his discussion of patents Mr. Kline pointed out that most. young college graduates entering into the field of business have little or no knowledge concerning the subject of patents. A patent is a writing, securing to an invent.or for a term of years the exclusive right to make, uS'e, and vend his invention; it is also the monopoly or right so granted on the thing patented. He said the two clauses that were important were, "the 'exclusive right" and (Continued on Page 6) Father DeSousa Gives 2nd Bellarmine Lecture The Bellarmine Debating Society opened its 195455 season on Dec. 3 when two teams journeyed to Worcester, Mass., to debate the highly regarded Holy Cross team. The national topic, "Resolved, that the U.S. should give diplomatic recognition to Red China," was the point at issue. Fairfield's affirmative team of~ T. Paul Tremon~ '55 and Ber~ard Patent Lawver Joy '55 turned m a vIctory m a 0/ close match with the Crusader Add CI b team of McKenna and McCar- resses u thy. The score was Fairfield 97.5 and Holy Cross 97. The judge of the debate was Father Foley, S.J. of Holy Cross. He praised both teams for a fine job and especially the Fairfield duet for their originality and delivery. Tremont, who was taking part in his first intercollegiate debate, was named as the outstanding speaker. Joy, who has not debated In over two years, gave him ample support in edging the home team. The Holy Cross affirmative manag'ed to gain a split on the day, for the Crusaders, by turning back the Fairfield negative team of Thomas Conners '56 and Arthur Bennett '56. The Holy Cross d'ebaters had recently won the University of Vermont Invitational Tournament and had several matches already completed when they met the comparatively in'experienced Fairfielders, Father John Donoghue, S.J., moderator of the Bellarmine Society, was very pleased with the Fairfield showing in their opening contest and has hopes of some important victories in coming tournaments. Father deSouza was born in Karachi in 1918 and is a descendant of a family that was brought into the Catholic fold almost 400 years ago during the time of Saint Francis Xavier's missionary work in India. He was educated in his native land, (Continued on Page 6) The second in the Bellarmine Lecture s'eries was delivered by the Rev. Herbert A. deSouza, S.J. on last Thursday morning, December 9, in the Berchmans Hall auditorium. Father deSouza, a nativ,e of India and an expert on Near Eastern affairs, spoke on "The Riddle That Is India." . Page Two THE STAG Dec. 16. 1954 -.::::----------------------,-------------r----------.--------------- Aquinas Academy Puts Philosophy To Work Put Christ Into Christmas Thomas Murray, '58 Wilbur Fomento, '58 John Buckley, '55 FEATURE EDITOR Arthur Conway, '56 CLUB NOTE EDITOR Vincent DeRosa, '55' BUSINESS MANAGER Edmund Measom, '5'1 ...fr;~iS corner... EXCHANGE EDITOR Donald Gabriel, '57 John Leonard, '55 NEWS EDITOR Albert Pellegrino, '56 Thomas Sheehan, '56 SPORTS EDITOR Robert Hajas, '56 MAKE-UP EDITOR Raymond Buccino, '55 John Crowley, '56 PHOTOGRAPHERS Robert Madden, '56 Robert Visokay, '57 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Bernard F. Joy, '55 ASSOCIATE EDITORS k NO-NO - YOU LET CD OF .'T!" By FRANK BERGEN In the midst of these troubled times in which our people .are divided on the McCarthy censure issue, the attitude we should take towards Red China, and the ultimate benefits of the YankeesOrioles trade, public opinion is solid behind attempts to solve the year's most baffling riddle. The question? Obvio'usly: What is a Doodly-Boo,p??? There are many points of view 'as to how the question should be answered. Many believe that the President should issue a proclamation defining Doodly-Boop. Others favor an investigation by the Senate or the House or ·both or all three. Advocates ofa national referendum are not lacking. There are those who would remove the task from the governm'ent .and make this serious problem the subject of contests with prizes awarded to the person who discovers just what a Doodly-Boop is. This I seriously object to on the grounds that it would lead to endless confusion. If every radio station .and newspaper in the country runs a contest, we will have more ·opinions and less real ideas of what a Doodly-Boop is than we have now. Remember The' Thing?? Was its identity ever clearly established? No. Why? There was no proper approach to the problem. On this, the mast important problem confronting us, to say nothing of Santa who has to find a Doodly-Boop, we must act wisely. I would like to propose a plan for solution of the problem. Since it costs too much money to call Congress into special session and since the President is already busy with his golf game, let the Vice-President, who hasn't much else to do, investigate. T·o assist him, he should have a Hollywood starlet and ·a Wall Street broker. They're in on everything else, so why not this? If they come up with two or three different decisions, a vote will be taken by the electorate of the nati'On. If, however, they come to one conclusion, it shall be thrown out as part of the Communist conspiracy. In this case Senators McCarthy and Morse shall be called on' to decide the issue in conjunction with Fairfield's Student Council. By ANDREW PERELLA Since t.he council has not recently held one of their Tuesday evening gatherings, I would like to use this column to report a litHe informal discussion which took place between two of my closest fri'ends; Grom the Gremlin and J ocko the Cheeta. The conversation was concerned with activities around Fairfield, and went something like this. The Grom had just asked his illustrious scholarly companion what this Mid-winer Carnival was, and Jocko malignantly looking down his nose (and adjusting his long rang,e glasses so he could see the end of it), countered with the following query, "You mean that in three y·ears here you never attended the Mid-winter Carnival?" Grom stopped picking his teeth with the pen-knife and answered "Nah! I don't like carnivals, the :£erris wheels always give me unregestion." Biting his lower lip to k'eep compl'ete control, Jocko tried to clarify matters. "The word is indigestion my boy, and anyway this is not that kind of carnival. This is a dance. You know what a dance is don't you?" Evidently the word rang a bell with Grom, for his 'eyes lit up (and spelled out the word "Budweiser" in bloodshot red and white); and he said, "Sure, that's what my third grade teacher used to call me when I had to sit in the corner with the long point.ed hat on." This was just too much for poor Jocko and as he wrapped the lead pipe around Grom's ears he yelled, "It would have to be an utter dope like you to miss such a complete, stupendous, collossal and super tremendous dance like the Carnival. And not only that, but it's good too!" Apparently somewhat taken aback by this sudden outburst, Grom decided to change th~ subject. 'Wadya think of the basketball game with Boston College?" Jocko immediately put up his portable soap box and, with right hand in vest expounded, "I thought our boys play'ed magnificently and thelr performance was only overshadowed by their tremendous nev,er-say-die spirit and will to win. Also our cheering section was one of the most inspired I have ever heard - "That was as far as J ocko got for by then he was trying to dig Grom's index and ring fingers out of his eyes; wishing to show his friend he mear.t no malke, the Grom went on, "You know Jocko, our boys dribbled so good, they reminded me of you eating soup; boy I'll bet those Boston College Beagles are sorry they messed around with us." Fully recovered by this time J ocko scolded, "Really Grom lad, its Boston College Eagles and try not to be so uncouth." Astonished the Grom answer'ed "Gee J ocko, I didn't know you lisped; but my girl thinks I'm as cute as anybody; but anyway I'm glad we won because the team really played like a union." Exasperated Jocko yelled, "No Grom, th'e word is unit you know unit!" Grom said, "Yes as a matter of fact I do; Tight now I'm working on a sweater for my girl. Come on up to my room and I'll show it to you." And so they left. lined the significance of the changes which have taken place within the ranks of the moderns. Briefly they are as follows: a. In theory man is no longer considered as an accidental unit of substantial elements such as the Id, Ego, and Super-Ego. The emphasis is now on man as a total personality, a substance composed of accidents (which may correspond to the notions underlying the previous personifications) . b. In practical therapy the doctor has ceased to be the dogmatic despot graciously aiding the helpl'ess patient; consultations are now conducted on a more equal basis (for the doctor is not without conflicts hilThS~lf); the patient is helped to help himself. c. In res'earch there is less generalizing on the basis of scanty observations; a more scientific method of induction is being adopted and conclusions are advanced more conditionally. d. In regard to the future of man, the notion of man as an over-developed beast incapable of good is being replaced by t:1e notion that man is capable of good as well as 'evil; to repress good is just as harmful as not to "sublimate" evil. Two main criticisms of the present scientific methods should be mentioned: a. They are still materialistic; a concrete measure of man's unmeasurable inner psychic reality is still being sought. b. An objective norm for judging proper adjustments is still lacking; those of inner satisfaction which may be content with mediocre ideals and the lack of conflict with society which itself may have th~ wrong norm are subjective and may be erroneous. In accord with its motto, "Ad Veritatis Instructionem" (the elaborate sculpturing of truth), the members of the Acquinas Academy are end~avoring to practic'e this art of refining truthful judgments from the multitud~ of ideas that abound in the modern world. This year they have chosen a most uncultivated field for their labors, that of the philosophic aspects of psychoanalysis and psychiatry. At their conception these sciences were extremely opposed to the true nature of man as formulat.ed by the Scholastic philosophers, but due to constant investigation, the synthesis or equilibrium between the two is gradually being effected. This process has necessarily involved a wider application of basic scholastic principles to the new knowledg·e of man rather than a wholesale abandonment of them, recognition being made of certain surface modifications. This has been and is the path followed, often unknowingly, by the modern pioneers themselves, for the sincere mind cannot. long be content with error. In tracing this course of events three lectures have been presented to the Academy this year to date. The first, d'elivered by William Prendergast, was concerned with the sci~ntificphilosophical nature· of man as developed by Freud, and the consequent methods of therapy, employed by Freudian analysts. The next lecture, delivered by Ray Buccino, dealt with similar topics as developed by one of Freud's apostate disciples, C. G. Jung, who has been instrumental in stimulating dissatisfaction with some of Freud's more radical principles. In the f..nal recture Fr. McCall, of our graduat.e department, out- With the Christmas Holidays just a little more than a week off, we feel that The Stag should provide a bit of intellectual nourishment for our readers. Christmas, as we tend to forget, is a season of Thanksgiving as well as of Joy for the memory of the birth of Our Lord, Jesus Christ. It was almost 2,000 years ago that a J ewish virgin gave birth to a son, and in doing so became the Co-Redemptrix of mankind. On that cold evening in Bethlehem the salvation of man was begun, to culminate on the Cross at Calvary some thirty-odd years later. Today, most modern Americans appear to have forgotten these few historical facts and in the place of Christ have substituted a jolly old man with a red suit and a long white beard. His name is, of course, Santa Claus. How Santa got involved with Christmas is another story and shall be left to the authors of Fairy Tales and folk legends, but you can be sure that on a certain night in Bethlehem, some 2,000 years ago, jolly old Santa was not filling any Christmas stockings. Perhaps in these troubled times of apparent war, corruption in high places, the dangers of an atomic attack, we should forget about that jolly old man in the red suit and remember what Christmas really means to mankind. It is the obligation of students of a Catholic College to endeavor to bring to the mind of the people what the spirit of Christmas really is. H is our duty to try to put Christ back into Christmas. PRO AND CON DICK FORBES LEGISLATIVE (Continued from Page 1) the individual. If the opposition is strong enough there will ensue such a debate as was witnessed last year on F'airfield's resolution to give public funds to private education. At that time, the Education Committee, being chaired by a Fairfield man, defeated the measure by one vote and, although there was an attempt to revive the bill on the floor of the House, limited time, stopped that strategy. Although many schools follow a practice of lobbying for their bills, (Le., make a deal to support another college's bill, in return for a favorable vote) our delegates have never used this system as the college has always felt that the legislation should stand or fall on the arguments which are presented, thus utilizing the full force of one's rhetoric. CAMPUS PERSONALITY Dick Forbes, who last year graced our campus for the Jrst time, exemplifies the spirit of a college man attempting to get the most out of his college life. Dick is a B.S.S. Economics major and a graduate of the Prep. However, before reaching Fairfi'eld he attended Cornell :ior two years. When you stop to realize that he has only been at Fairfield for two years his achievements in that space become gr·eater. A member of the Business Club last year and its recording secretary this year, Senior manager of the glee club, and his crowning achievement, Editor of THE MANOR. His activities don't stop here, however, he takes pictures for the STAG along with his pictures for the MANOR, he s·ecured Vivien Kellems for the Busin'ess Club, and he is an artist as we could readily see in the posters for the Harvest Hop. Outside of school activities, what time there is, he can be s'een on the nearest ski slope, or tennis court. Swimming is another of his fortes as are basketball and baseball. Another trait of his, all which help to develop the man more fully, is his constant visits to Wellesley, Caroline is her name. Atfer Fairfield what? The question asked by many as they reach their senior year. Dick has answered his question already. He intends attending Babson Institute of Business Administration, where he will obtain an M.B.A. degree in Investments. After which he would like to latch onto a brokerage house. He has already received offers from Smith Ramsey here in Bridgeport. Dick is somewhat of a broker now. He buys and sells his own stock. THE STAG HE RY'S MEN'S SHOP Woolworth Bldg. Fairfield Large selection of nationally famous sport jackets and trousers at rock bottom prices GLEE CLUB (Continued from Page 1) done "Battle Hymn of the Republic." The audience especially liked this and its burst of applause shook Berchmans even before the number was over. At this point St. Joseph's again took E1P. floor and performed beautifully in presenting the "Tribute to Romberg" arrangement, which included famous compositions such as "Stout Hearted Men" and "The Desert Song." Their choral group, the Chansonettes, then added an excellent treatment of four Gongs including the novelty selection "The Drummer Boy's Song" which was heavily applauded by all. The concert was appropriately closed with two numbers by the two Glee Clubs combin·ed. Before leaving, the audience showed their satisfaction and approval with a large round of applause duced these concepts to a gath- for both clubs, their directors ering of over forty men. It was and accompanists. then decided that elections A dinner rollowed, attended should be held and the presi- by couples made up of both dency not limited to a senior. Gle'e clubs. After the dinner As it so happened a senior was everyone went back to Berchelected. Dave Roach became the mans to dance and "enjoy some first president of the veteran's informal fun, topped off by a organization. Mr. Roach then three-act variety show. (Continued on Page 6) With Harold Barnhart acting -;;;;;;;;;;;,;,;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;a Ias a very capable Master of r Ceremonies, talented members of both schools add'ed to the enjoyment of all. Bob Bayne, a one time junior here at Fairfield now waiting to enter the Maryknolls, presented a magician's show which offered competition even to the Great Houdini. Next Ronnie Skurat sang in his professional manner for everyone and all joined in on his "Tramp, Tramp, Tramp." The lovely voice of Miss Nan Mead from St. Joseph's, assisted on the piano by Miss Kitty De- ...-- .11 Bowes, served as a perfect finale. the main, the history of the Democratic and Republican parties, there have been important third parties, and more often, rumors of the rise of third parties. Such rumors are current in Washington today as day by day the right wing of the Republican party becomes more and more divorced from the Eisenhower wing. Two issues and two men are largely responsible for this party breach. The first issue is the administration's Far Eastern policy which Senator William Knowland, Republican majority leader, has, in opposing it, characterized as soft, and which Senator Joseph MoCarthy has so recently deplored. The second issue is that of .communism, and the personalities and methods involved in fighting it. It goes without saying that the leader of the opposition on this issue is. the recently censured Senator McCarthy. His recent comments on Eisenhower's congratulations of Senator Watkins and on the administration's record in fighting domestic and international communism are of such a nature that they would alienate him from that administration forever were both he and the administration in any 'Other business but politics. As the situation stands now, a McCarthy-Knowland party, even with the support it might be able to muster (10 million Americans), is doomed to little more than protest. There is no man among the potential members of such a third party Dirksen, Welker, Jenner, Mundt or even McCarthy or Knowland - no man who has the popularity essential to ·a Presidential candidate. If, however, this breach cannot be ostenibly closed at some White House breakfast conference between now and convention time in 1956, almost any Democratic Presidential candidate should win the way Wilson won in 1912. Senator Stennis (D.-Miss.) underlined something of significance in commenting on McCarthy's speech in committee Tuesday. He said in substance, that McCarthy was impugning Eisenhower's loy,alty - much in the same way he had impugned Truman's loyalty. In brief, McCarthy was once again destroying the faith 'Of Americans in their own government. Dec. 16, 1954 CENTER Restaurant On Wednesday, November 17, the veteran students gathered together to form a club in order that they might stimulate veteran ideas beneficial to the school and to themselves. As temporary chairman, Dan Reed intro- Vets Organize "Where it is a treat to eat" 1418 POST ROAD TEL. CL 9-9057 By THOMAS CONNORS and JOHN SMYTH Notes from Washington and Connecticut Connecticut: There has been a good deal said about the "exodus of industry" from New England. The reasons usually given for this are high taxes and, more important, the high wages paid in this area as compared to those . paid in other areas of the country. This exodus is a very serious matter to the people in many of our New England cities and towns which depend largelyon one to ten major plants for local employment. When plants move to another section of the country, the resulting unemployment is soon felt throughout the community. We do not pretend to be either novice or professional economists, but the sign posts of economic trouble in this area stand for all to see. Th'ese signP: Jsts can be readily seen in a nearby Connecticut city, where the following has occurred: 1. One major industry, long an institution in the city, is leaving the city, and leaving behind, unemployed, a good percentage of the city's labor force; 2. Another major industry is doing the same thing because of trouble with a local union; 3. Many somewhat smaller industries have already left and others are rumored to be leaving; 4. On the business level, one major department store has already left and others plan to leave; and some small businesses have either left or closed shop; 5. In 'the industries and businesses which remain many employees have been laid off; 6. And there has not been enough industries and businesses moving in to the city to balance this exodus. There is no simple answer to this problem; but unless something is done and done soon, the purchasing power of many citizens will be on little more than a subsistence level, business in the city wlil be further hurt, and the presently crowded relief rolls will be further swelled and become more of a drain on the state treasury. Washington: .. Although the political hist'ory 'of this country since 1860 is, in Page Four THE STAG Dec. 16. 1954 INCORPORATED Don't Walk Over Town- Your Gift Giving Needs! P 20 o 2 6 18 20 28 F 8ooo 4 2o2 By JIM RIORDAN Fairfield University's Red Stags, led by Co-Captains Bob Gerwien and Jack O'Connell, compiled a sensational upset over Boston College in the season's opener by a 76-.65 score before a capacity crowd at the Bridgeport Brass Recreation Center. Despite the fact that the Eagles were favored to win, Coach Jim Hanrahan's hustling crew jumped into an early lead and held it throughout most of the game. The Stags kept controlof the boards all night long due to the outstanding rebounding of Gerwien and Jim Roche. Hanrahan's charges were in front practically all the way. The Red Stags led at half-time by a 34-28 margin. With almost three minutes left to play Fairfield had the upper hand by a 64-58 count. The Eagles displayed vigorous pressure in trying to catch up, but field g-oals by O'Connell and Gerwien, ·along with a free throw by Gerwien ended the winning chances of Boston. Gerwien and O'Connell led ·all players by swishing the nets for 20 points apiece, followed closely by Fred Lane wh-o dumped in 18 points. Boston College was led by Cullinane and Cahill who scored 19 and 18 points, respectively. The box score: FAIRFIELD G Gerwien 6 Kulowiec 0 Roche 1 Pavel 3 Lane 7 O'Connell 9 Paoletta 1 Diskowski 3 F P 5 9 1 7 0 0 0 4 1 13 0 0 0 0 9 23 0 0 0 0 - - 16 56 - - - F P 30 16 76 2 6 BOSTON 0 0 G F P 2 16 Powell .................... 5 0 10 1 1 Shurtleff ................ 0 1 1 5 19 Cullinane .. ........ 6 7 19 1 5 Brosnahan .......... 0 0 0 2 2 Dunn ...... ..... ........... 2. 1 5 3 9 Aldrich ... ... ... ...... 1 0 2 4 14 Skeg'ton ..... .. ...... 3 2 8 1 9 M'Gurkin .. ... ........ 0 2 2 0 2 Cahill .... ......... 9 0 18 - - - - - 20, 83 TOTALS- 52 13 65 GREETINGS 31 ltfERRY CHRISTltfAS Stags Upset Boston College,> Lose To St. JOhll'>S Redmen By CHRIS BOAL Paced by six-foot-seven-inch center Mike Parenti,. ·and sophomore forward Billy Chrystal, a strong St. John's five handed the Stags their first setback of the 1954-55 campaign, by an 83-56 count. The height advantage enjoyed by the Redmen was definitely ,a major factor in their victory. However, a sensational outside shooting average was also responsible for a large part of their scoring. Leading in this department was Walt Brady, whose deadly eye accounted for 14 points. The lanky Parenti and Chrystal hit for 19 and 16 points, respectively. Fairfield's attack, w hie h jumped off to an early six point lead, but continuously slowed down throughout the game, was led by co-captain J·ack O'Connell, who took home high scoring honors in the game with 23 points. Also sparking the Stags, mainly throughout the second half, was John Kulowiec, who baffled the Redmen with an amazing array of hook shots good for 13 points. The box score: FAIRFLELD G Gerwien 2 Lane 3 Balcer 0 Diskowski 2 Kulowiec 6 Roche 0 Williams 0 O'Connell 7 Pavel 0 Paoletta 0 20 ST, JOHN'S G Cunningham 2 Hasset 0 Chrystal 7 Lawrence 0 Parenti 7 Carroll 2 Montana 0 Satalino 3 Brady ' 5 Grogan 4 Pascal 1 CAMPUS ATHLETES Frosh Lose Opener To Seasoned Prep When the Freshman team took the floor against Fairfield Prep in the preliminary game to the varsity tilt with Boston College, it marked th'e first time they had played as a unit. In fact, they had not even had time for an intra-squad scrimmage in their vel'y limited practice schedule previous to their op'ening game; it showed! Fairfield Prep's well-seasoned crew overwhelmed the Frosh from the opening whistle, jumping to an early 8-0- lead which they never relinquished. The Yearlings looked their b'est in the closing minutes of the first half, when, after scoring four successive baskets, they trailed only 23-20 at intermission. But the third quarter proved a repetition of the first as the Prepsters ran off ten straight points before the Frosh could break the ice Witil two free throws. From this point on, it was no contest as coach George Biscca substituted freely; and his squad pulled away at the finish to win 49-33. John Patti led the little Stags in point production, with 10 markers. Prep's co-captains, Ron Liptak and Lou Vigilone, led their attack with 19 and 10 points respectively. Steady, hard work is the ·answer to Jim Pavel's promotion to the starting five in the initial clashes with B.C. and St. J,ohn's. Jim, better known as "Dixie," is an outstanding example of hustle and determination. One of the top scorers on the undefeated Frosh squad two years ago, Jim was relegated to the Varsity bench in his sophomore year. His uncanny marksmanship was handicapped by lack of experience, which resulted in a nervous temerity. However, in the pre-season practices and early games, Jim has completely exp'elled the effects of sophomore "jitters" and has proven himself a determined, consistent ballplayer. Always considered a great shooter, Jim's main difficulty was in making the split second I~;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;~ plays which are so essential in college basketball. This ability requires many hours of practice and hard work, but Jim has applied himself so well that this basketball sense seems almost part of his nature. , The subject ,of ·a great many practical jokes .because of his innocent manner, Jim is a great favorite of teammates and classmates alike. 955 Main Street Bridgeport. Connecticut ED 4-6179 - PHONES - FO 8-1661 JAMES v. JOY Prompt Service - Reliable Companies Important - All claims serviced promptly thru our own office Sport News and Views By PAUL NAGY GENERAL INSURANCE CHRISTM~4S SlIOPPING? A Stroll Through Read's Fills The shouts, the boom of the bass-drum, the bars of "On Wisconsin" or some other spirited number are tucked away until next autumn rolls around. Only the All-Star games, the championship NFL contest ·and the Bowl battles on the first day of 1955 remain for the die-hard grid fans. As it is customary for all scribes to stick out their necks and expound the outcome of the Bowl games, I will offer my inaccurate and futile guesses with added comment. Here goes. ROSE BOWL - We'll start off with the granddaddy of them all. The usual crowd of 100,000 or better will watch the Buckeyes of Ohio State, Big Ten and National champs, steamroll Southern California. The scatbacks of State pack too much speed for the Trojans (TV fans will probably see some long runs) and How,ard Cass'ady will cross the double stripe more than once during the afternoon. The festivities will end with' a 34-14 romp for the Big Ten boys. COTTON BOWL - A fairly good game looms at Dallas between Georgia Tech and Arkansas. The Razorbacks dropped only two games during the regu1ar campaign to SMU and LSU and shouldn't have too much difficulty with the Engineers. AlIAmerican Bud Brooks will rip open holes for the crunching single-wing attack of Arkansas in their 20-,14 win over Tech. ORANGE BOWL - People around the Miami ,area will be a little disappointed in the Duke-Nebraska clash after last year's thriller when Oklahoma downed the nation's number one team, Maryland, by a score of 7-0. This year's game will be a far cry from that. I'll go along with Nebraska to upset the Blue Devil applecart by a close 13-7 margin. SUGAR BOWL - This should be the game of games. Interest has been so keen throughout the country that the television men saw fit to put the contest over the air waves. Coach Eddie Erdalatz, the tops in my ·opinion, will send one of the best Navy squads against a rough ,and tough Mississippi team. After video fans saw the Middies turn back a speedy .and star-studded Army a few weeks back, the talk of the nation has been the Sugar Bowl. Ron Beagle and his mates will have their hands full with the not-to-be outdone crew of CQach Johnny Vaught. Being a Navy rooter for the past seven or eight years, I cannot see it any other way except a solid victory for the Middies. However, the score I think the game will end with, indicates the tremendous caliber of both teams. Everybody respects power and that's exactly.what they'll see New Year's Day in New Orleans. Navy over Mississippi, 7-O! ! TURF CLUB Fine Foods The Best in Music at Southport Turn-off JIMMY NASSEF, Permittee Compliments of CLEANERS and TAILORS 2429 Post Road, Fairfield PHONE CL 9-5656 R. Salvo & Sons Post Road Fairfield No matter how much or how little you wish to spend, the gifts you choose mean more when they're from Read's! Dec. 16, 1954 THE STAG Page Five Bobby Gel'wien. Stag co-captain. and Dick Dunn, BC center. go aiter a rebound in the Red Stag upset. French Club Makes Field Trip To UN On December 8, the members of the French Club, accompanied by Dr. Gerard B. McDonald, moderator, spent a very instructive afternoon at the United Nations. The group was taken on a, guided tour of the buildings and received a thorough briefing on the mechanical workings of the organization. Later the students were admitted to the General Assembly where they heard Russian delegate Malik give his version of the topic for discussion, the el'ev€n American aviators now being held as prisoners by Communist China. Delegates from Poland, Czechoslovakia, England and Canada were also heard. A mechanical simultaneous interpreting device enabled the students to follow the discussions in French, Spanish and Russian. The club members were surprised to find out that they were actually outside the United States during the time of their stay at the United Nations; and this fact was brought home more cogently by the numerous foreign languages that filled the marble halls. After their long sojourn on international territory, club members 'enjoyed a French dinner and exchanged ideas with the French personnel of the restaurant. A French play rounded out a well-sp'ent day, and the linguists are now looking forward to another adventure in "practical" French. GREEN COMET DINER "Tops in Town" 90 Kings Highway Cui·Off Fairfield, Conn. Tel. FO 8-9471 A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR From FAIRFIELD "-l-ibwLAND'S [~l ' ~ ./l(lood Store...Yor.llll 'llzeYaniif.r....I1U1lte7i1114 MAIN AND CANNON STS. 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Trimlyfashioned by Pionee r in lustrous hand-stained steerhide. l\l·rab~ iI~n·l1 ~qllp 925 Post Rd. Fairfield GOOD FOOD! Meal Tickets Save You 10% the FAIRFIELDER CCUN Delegates Attend Harvard Conferences Fairfield University last weekend further embellished its already shining r e cor d in another of its young inter-collegiate endeavors. To Harvard University, the host school for the annual New England Regional meeting of the .Collegiate Council for the United Nations, Fairfield sent a nucleus of four young diplomats. These men gleaned a harvest of information and experience during the meeting while adding no little themselves about our governmental policies at home and abroad. Activities began with the usual registration adjustments Friday afterno-on. Early in the evening the keynote speech was given by Archibald Macleish. Later the initial committee organizations took place in preparation for the committee sessions which were held the f.ollowing day. At the main plenary session on Saturday afternoon an enlightening address was delivered by Lincoln Bloomfield of the U.S. St-ate Department. The last day was reserved for one of the most interesting and important speakers, the Ambassador from Sweden, Erik Boheman whom John Prendergrast and Kevin Donnelly questioned afterwards. Ron Norko and Paul Tremont in line with the National Debate Topic on Red China are to particularly be singled out for their activities in the committee on the problem of the Far East. The New Haven Club The New Haven Club has announced the completion of plans for their annual New New Year's Eve Ball. This year's ball will be held in York Hall, at the corner of Grove and Hillhouse Streets in New Haven. Dancing will be from 9 until 3 a.m. and the music will be furnished by Morris Watstein's Orchestra. Co-chairmen .Joe Ryan and Tom Bolcer are planning a buff·et supper, which is sure to satisfy every gourmet's appetite. Tickets may be purchased from any member of the club. The German Club The German Club has inaugurated a new policy, namely of allowing its members to tape record various German texts. It is hoped that by so doing the members will become better acquainted with the sound of various German words and phrases. The playback of these songs and stories is an entertaining panorama of German folk-lore The Sodality The Sodality of Our Lady of Fairfield conducted the Day of Recollection on December 8, as a fitting close to the Marian Y,ear. A very good repr'esentation of the student body made the sacrifice of returning to school on the holiday to offer th'eir day to Mary, Our Mother. Father Joseph Murphy, Moderator, gave four talks dealing with the four times Mary spoke in the Holy Scripture. Time was allowed for refl.ection and meditation and the recitation of the Rosary and Marian Year prayer were also included in the pro g ram. Father Rector ended the celebration of the Benediction and briefly address'2d the students. He congratulated them all and expressed his pleasure and tl1at of the faculty, that the students were taking advantage of the opportunities offered at a Catholic School such as Fairfield University. DR. NORMAN Club Notes (Continued from Page 1) The reason for the collapse of EDC was due mainly to France which wanted greater participation of Great Britain in European defense affairs ,and felt that the real threat -of Communism was not as much military as economi·c and political. Sir Anthony Eden is credited with saving what little hope was left for a supranational army in Europe when he dramatically promised that Great Britain would keep four divisions in Europe along with a tactical air froce thus allaying French fears. Dr. Norman urged a sympathetic' understanding of the French position both in rejecting EDC and in exacting a favorable Saar settlement before accepting a rearmed Germany in WEU. He credited the diplomatic skill of both British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden and French Premier MendesFrance, as well as the patience and understanding of "that universalist, Catholic, Christian Democratic statesman, Chancellor Conrad Adenauer," for rescuing Europe from the tragic impasse caused by the French Parliament's repudiation of EDC. Dr. Norman also applauded their refusal to attend a Soviet-sponsored conference on this question before the Paris agreements on Germany 'are ratified. The dinner was attended bv Dr. Gerard B. McDonald, Ge;man Club moderator and Mr. Chester Stuart, professor of German. Arrangements were made by Dick Lavery, club president, assisted by George Zeeb and Robert Berthelson, club officers. PATENT LAWYER, (Continued from Page 1) "for a term of years." Mr. Kline explained the difference between thz terms patent, copyright, and trade mark, and the seriousness of infringement on another person's patent. LECTURE (Continued from Page 1) majoring both in mathematics and in English Literature. He later received his Licentiate in Theology at the Pontifical University of Comillas in Spain. Father deSouza has toured Western Europe, England, and the United States lecturing on India. At present he is the theology mentor for the Catholic Evidence Guild at Fordham. In April he will return to India with his doctorate in educational administration to assist in the founding of a Catholic university at Ahmedabad, India. Introduced by Father Healey, Father deSouza immediately won his audience with his outstanding sense of humor. After relating several anecdotes which drew loud roars of approval from the students and served to illustrate th'e point he intended to make, Father deSouza swung into the problem of India's baffling foreign policy. He pointed out that although India seems to be leaning over backward to avoid offending the Communist world and sacrificing its standing with-the West, it is in reality tied to our Western World. India is tied economically with the West as was evidenced sev' eral years ago during the period of severe drought it suffered. Following an appeal for help by Nehru, two governments offered grain to stave off the probLem of starvation which so often faces India, the Soviet Union and the United States, and although the Communist press made much of Russia's offer it was the United States that sent the' grain. As far as India's strategic position goes, Father deSouza point,ed out the fact that India is hemmed in by a ring of Communist nations except for Pakistan and Afganistan which are too small to resist an invasion by either China to the northwest or Russia to the north. The only way that India could balance its position is by a strong allianc'e with the free West. Father cited that Arthur Toynbee, the English historian, has pointed out that states that would not unite to save themselves from a strong aggressor have found themselves united in slavery. This is being repeated today because the Asiatic nations that have just regained their independence from the western nations are now reluctant to join with them again in an alliance against Russia, no matter how necessary it is. However, Father deSouza, in a direct quote from Chester Bowles, former American Ambassador to India whom Father pointed out as India's greatest friend in the U.S., stated that the Asiatic mind is our country's best ally, but it must be sounded first. The Asiatics are particularly proud of their ancient traditions and culture' which, incidentally, are much older than ours. In the East the western nations have had a long history of shabby imperialism and broken promises and should India ally itself with the West, it would expect far better treatment than they have received in the last 400 y,ears. VETERANS (Continued from Page 3) took over the proceedings, and further elections found Dan Reed as vice-president, Dick Martin ,as secretary, and Bob Healy as treasurer. |
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