Miami Hurricane, August 24, 1951

              I Volume XXVI University of Miami, Coral Gables, Fla., Aucust 24, 1951	No. 39
Medical School Aid Sought
Photo by Fiaher
WILLIAM AND PF.GGY FITZGERALD
Father-Daughter Team On Faculty; Teach Advertising, Modeling At U-M
By ROBERT McNAMEE
Hurricane Staff Writer
While many have heard of the numerous innovations offered by the U-M, few are aware of a rarity which is found within the school’s faculty. |---------
Modeling agency since she was 10.
Two years later she started her
radio work, appearing on most major networks. While still in high school, she was a featured singer on Boh Emery’s “Rainbow House,” one of the best known programs on New York's WOR. It was at this time that she also appeared on Helen Hayes' Lipton Tea program.
Miss Fitzgerald broke into the infant stage of TV in the 1939 World’s Fair. Since then, Peggy has been seen on the New York Dumont show and numerous WTVJ programs here in Miami.
Now in charge of the advertising department at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut, where he has been for the last four years. Prof. Fitzgerald has instructed classes in marketing at U-M during the 1950-51 summer sessions.
This summer, Prof. Fitzgerald is instructing courses in direct mail advertising and advertising copy and layout in the evening division.
Though similar names are found on virtually every school’s faculty roster, rare indeed is a father-daughter teaching combination.
According to latest University records, Margaret, “Peggy,” Fitzgerald is actually a junior here.
However, she might just as accurately be recognized as an instructor in modeling.
One of the very few non-degreeholding teachers, Miss Fitzgerald instructs from her extensive practical experience rather than formal schooling background.
The 22-year-old stage, radio and television veteran conducts both an elementary and an advanced modeling class in the Evening division.
Prof. William II. Fitzgerald,
Peggy’s father, began his career as a combination sports writer-drama critic, later entering the advertising business. During his some 25 years in the field, he has been associated with OslM>rne Co., Key-non-Eckart, National Broadcasting Co. and Western Electric.
Completing one year at Hunter college and another in Brander Mathew’s School of Drama at the University of Columbia, Peggy entered the University of Miami last fall to become both a student and teacher.
Although much of her professional experience took place in New York,
Peggy has continued to display her many talents in the Miami entertainment field.
She appeared in the New York play, “Belle of New York,” and starred in NBC's F.x,perimen1al Theater. She began her modeling work at an early age, having been associated with the John Powers
First Theft Of Summer Reported By U-M Student
The first reported theft of any student’s property on campus this summer occurred Sunday night, according to U-M police.
Robert Henin, a dormitory student, | had his car parked on the comer of I first summer session, was very pop-Ponce de Leon and Merrick when | ular, drawing the largest attendee theft occurred. He said his car ance of any of the summer dances.
Was unlocked, and someone re- Final dance of the summer series moved several small, inexpensive wU1 be hcld in the student club items from the glove compartment, j patio a week from tonight xbe or_
Police advised that all students chestra for this occasion has not keep their cars locked at night. yet been named.
Julian Article Gets Rebuttal
A recent article by James L. Julian, former U-M journalism professor, published in "Quill,” national journalism magazine, was severely criticized this month by another writer in the same publication.
Julian's story, “The J-School Graduate Is Doing All Right,” appeared in the magazine’s May issue. Donald A. Freeman, San Diego newspaperman, took exception to the article and answered it in the August issue.
“I must reject parts of James Julian's thesis,” he said, “like I would the logic of a politician who kisses babies, gets elected, then shuts off the water in the orphanage.”
Accusing Julian of being “lost in illogic," he offered some suggestions of his own on how to get better graduates out of journalism schools.
Julian left the University Wednesday to accept a post as public relations director and lecturer in journalism at San Diego (Calif.) State college.
2nd Barbecue, Square Dance Slated Tonight
More than 300 students are expected to attend a free barbecue-square dance at the intramural field basketball courts tonight, according to “Brad" Braddock, assistant to the director of Student Activities.
The barbecue will begin at 6 p.m. with dancing from 7:30 or 8 to about 11:30. Gerry Reese, administrative assistant to Education Dean John R. Beery, will call the sets to recorded music.
Bob Kaplan of the Student Discount service and Student Club employee Joe Wilmot will barhe-que the hot dogs. Baked heans. cole slaw and soft drinks will complete the menu.
A similar affair, held during the
Radio Log Set
Radio-TV department will air the sixth half-hour tape recording of the weekly U-M Symphony orchestra “Pop” concert series at 10:30 p.m. tonight over WGBS.
Dr. Ralph Harris of the School of Music will comment on news of the music world on “U-M News” at 4:15 this afternoon over WVCG. On the same program at 4:15 Monday, Dr. Norman R. Buchan, professor of journalism, will give a commentary on the news.
Miss May A. Brunson, associate professor of orientation and counselor for women, will be faculty guest speaker on “U-M News,” Wednesday at 4:15 over WVCG.
By JIM WII1TESII1KLD
Hurricane Newt Editor
President Bowman F. Ashe and three other prominent Miamians will appear before a congressional committee to testify on behalf of a bill that could provide up to $15,000,000 in federal aid to medical school con-4-struction in Florida.
State Sen. R. B. Gautier, County Commissioner Preston B. Bird and
Robert M. Morgan, chairman of the Miami Chamber of Commerce medical school committee will complete the group. The date of their appearance before the House committee on interstate and foreign commerce will be set by Rep. William G. Lantaff.
While in the nation’s capital, they plan to file application for a grant to aid construction of the proposed Dade county-University of Miami medical school to be set up at Jack-son Memorial hospital.
The hill provides for $150,000,000 in federal aid grants to states in whirh medical training facilities are inadequate or do not exist. Florida falls in the latter class.
Dr. Jay F. W Pearson, U-M vice president, is now on a tour of the country examining customs and practices at established medical schools. He is accompanied by Dr. C. C. Hillman, director of Jackson Memorial and John L. Skinner, Miami architect who has been consulted about medical school buildings.
Dr. Jack Q. Cleveland, president of the Dade County Medical association, left Miami with the group Aug. 12, but returned after assisting in conferences with officials at Emory university in Atlanta.
Moves toward actual establishment and construction of the school are at a standstill temporarily pending a court decision on a suit filed by the county attorney's office to find out if certain hospital funds now on hand ran be used for school buildings.
Francis G. Rearick, assistant county attorney, reports that the circuit court decision should be handed down about the middle of Septem-
ber, with a state supreme court finding expected about a month later.
Morgan and Sen. Gautier plan to ask State Attorney Glenn C. Mincer to authorize puyment to the school of a $3000 per year per student subsidy voted by the last session of the legislature.
Chamber of commerce plans to raise a $1,000,000 operating reserve fund for the school also are being held in abeyance pending the outcome of the suit.
Meanwhile, tentative plans have been made to hold classes in rooms that will be made available at Jack-son Memorial. September, 1952, has been set as a target date for these classes to begin.
The school would be county-owned. but operated by the University. even to the naming of the professional staff of the hospital. Commissioner Bird, in charge of hospitals and welfare, and officials of Jack-son Memorial are agreeable to a stipulation giving U-M this authority.
Sept. 7 Deadline Date Set For Late Gl Checks
GI subsistence checks, delayed as a result of the rush in registration, should be distributed by September 7, the VA Regional office announced Wednesday.
VA officials said letters of award would be received by Aug. 31. These letters usually precede checks by about one week.
Veterans concerned over this repeated delay are advised to visit the downtown office personally and have their individual files checked in order to avoid further delay.
-Nagel, Weinstein Outstanding-
'Southern Exposure' Wins Praise
By DILLON GARS1AN
Hurricane Managing Editor
A near-capacity opening night audience enthusiastically received the drama department’s latest production, “Southern Exposure,” at the Ring theater Monday night.
Except for rare faux pas, in this theatergoer's opinion, this comedy may safely be ranked among the best of the Ring’s productions.
The play is certain to elicit a warm response, many a smile and plenty of good-natured, rich laughter from even the dourest among any theater audience.
Boasting an excellent cast, top-notch directing, staging, and costuming, “Southern Exposure" should enjoy a capacity run through its final presentation Sept. 1. Director Fred Koch may well be proud of his production.
Though the action of the play was rather retarded and slow moving in its opening stages, it soon picked up tempo. Except for a few slow spots afterwards, action is plentiful and fast moving.
Marge Weinstein, cast as Penelope Mayweather, gives a natural and convincing performance as the fluttery old maid who lives alone in a huge southern mansion in Natchez, Miss.
Probably the best performance was Paul Nagel's stint. As John Douglas, the author of a book, banned in Natchez, who has journeyed to that city to gather material for a retaliatory work, Nagel fits the role perfectly.
His completely true to life mannerisms and facial expressions kept the audience howling as he found himself in the most compromising situations again and again but somehow managed to extricate himself by the narrowest 3queaks.
This latest Ring fare marks a return to ring-style production after the drama department’s first summer session presentation, “Boy Meets Girl,” which was done in a horseshoe modification.
Nelda Rosin, as Carol Randall, provides the ever necessary feminine interest and does it commend-ably. Her performance as a young lady with “slightly" unconventional ideas concerning marriage and the
selecting of a husband equals that of Nagel.
Miss Rosin lends a touch of brightness to the production and the sincerity and naturalness o( her portrayal Is not difficult to
recognize.
Lou McLean was wonderful as Australia, the colored housekeeper in the Mayweather mansion. She gave a top performance delivering every bit that her role demanded.
Comendable performances were also given by Diana Liffman as Mary Belle Tucker, Don Terry as Avery Randall, Joan Shayne as Emmeline Randal and Don Bunce as Benjamin Carter.
Special mention should be made of the excellent costuming done by Mrs. Don Bunce. All the elegant finery of the South during the ante helium period was successfully recaptured in her costumes.
This production marked the last presentation by the Ring theater until sometime during the fall semester, probably in October No indication has yet been given as to the nature of the play at that time.