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1 VOLUME XI NUMBER 9 THE STATE UNIVERSITY MARITIME COLLEGE NEWSPAPER II April 1959 ADMIRAIDURGINTORETRE CADETS HELP PARENTS ENTERTAIN From an exclusive and recent interview with Ad miral C. T. Durgin, the PORTHOLE has learned that he will officially retire on September 30, 1959 At the end of this semester, the Admiral will have been President of the College for eight years. His administration, although somewhat: brief compared to the average term of heads of other various institu tions of higher learning has wit nessed somewhat of a face-lifting as far as the Fort and adjacent grounds are concerned. Acquisitions in the form of necessary and use ful equipment have been made. And progress has not lagged behind dur ing this period. The welfare and Improvement of the College have always been the: Admiral's primary goals and he has devoted his time and much of his energy along this line. T h p splpcM n n of a new Presirt<»nr to our sacred hall of learning is somewhat of a considerably long and complicated affair. After involved and political procedures, a number of men are proposed candidates to assume the helm of the college. One stipulation is that the individual be an officer in either the Naval Service or the Coast Guard. After approval by the Maritime Adminis tration the problem is delivered to Carl F. Vander Clute, Chairman of the College Council, and his committee for further screening. Nothing definite has resulted from the Council’s action as of yet. The Parents Association on Friday evening, March 20, sponsored the second annual variety show performed by a sundry group of relentless and undaunted cadets. A capacity house jammed the Armory for this latest public display of the Fort Schuyler versions of thespian and terpsichorean talents. President Frank Power of the Parents launched the evenings festivities by welcoming the assembled throng and introducing the cadet MC, Ed Callahan, who proceeded to present the feature and piece' de resistance, a three act musical drama \The Double Cross” . The site of the play was a night shot, the Crisscross Club, which was run by mobsters during the 20’s. It seems that on this particu lar night, Friday the 13th, a new mob was to force its way into the club and become the new proprie tors. The club’s present owner, Nick, played by Bill Hannon, his girl friend, Sonya, played by Bob Bohlman, and Goliath, played by Larry Hickey, were prepared to S ^ N A T I O N A L Training Ship L IB R A R Y W E E K To Orydock defend themselves. The play came to a close when the ravishing beau ties of the girl’s chorus and Sonya pulled a surprise by politely doing away with Nick and his henchmen. The club’s entertainment was pro vided by thirsty professor. Oris P. Somerset, Joe Welch did a fabu lous job impersonating the college teacher with his soliloquy of Romeo and Juliet. There was also a robust girl’s chorus, a group of Fourth Classmen, hoofing it and dressed in the attire of the 20’s. Barber shop harmony was also displayed by a Fourth Class quartet, and the Five Johns, a Third Class quin tet, sang an array of popular songs. Callahan produced and directed the evening’s extravaganza, and the choreography was under the direc tion of Ed Villella, Another feature of the evening was a trick drill exhibition per formed by the Pershing Rifles, led by John Brozik, The capacity house later enjoyed the refreshments supplied by the .Association, APRIL 12-18 From April 12 to April 18 I^ational Library Week will be celebrated in thousands of townships and com munities throughout the United States. The National Book Committee and the American Library Associa tion have combined forces to sponsor this event. The Week is devoted to making Americans aware of the* importance of reading and libraries both public and private. Magazines, newspapers, books, radio and tele vision will participate by providing •special attention to reading and li braries in national broadcasts and publications. The principal motive force of the drive will come in small commun ities throughout the United States. Thousands of citizens sensing the importance of a better-read better informed America \yill unite in com mittees to spread their sense of con cern. Projects will be set up to do what is necessary to make that con cern effective. In explaining the aims of the 1959 National Library Week the Steering Committee issued the following statement; \We - want to remind Americans what the printed word means to free men in a free society. We want to stimulate more Americans to open their minds. We want to reveal to Americans some of the treasures which are theirs for the reading. We intend to work for this through a week long program which has al ready enlisted the imagination of librarians, publishers, booksellers, authors, teachers, cler^men-plus thousands of men and women who simply love and respect reading. We want to heighten the national interest in reading, and shorten the step from curiosity to conduct-by encouraging people to visit a li brary, bookshop or news-stand. That step maybe short, but it can lead to new frontiers for millions. The reading of a nation cannot be changed overnight or in one week. What we can do is open a door for many who do not know it is there or do not know what tantalizing .rooms lie beyond. We are certain that the Found ing Fathers were right in their conviction that the future of this country hinges on the enlightenment of its citizens, for through his own knowledge and action, each man helps to guide the direction of the. nation.” ■ f o r a b e t t e r - r e a d BET l ER-INFOR.MED .^.MERK;.^ ' NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK APRIL 12-18 On Monday morning 6 April 1959 thfe Training Ship Empire State III left for Bethlehem Steel Shipyard. .The day began at 0415 for the Ca dets who were to take the ship to the yard. By 0600 the ship was ready to depart. The Training Ship arrived at the shipyard at 0930 and at 1030 she was indrydock. The ship was manned by 12 second class deck cadets and 12 first class engine ca dets, who wefe praised for their job in taking command of the ship. This will be the first time the ship has been in drydock in three years. Among the proposed plans is the re activation of five heads and the in stallation of three additional heads. They also plan to install ten wash basins and five showers which wilf be more readily accessible to the' living quarters. If all plans are ful filled the former mental patient ward will be converted into the best living spaces on the ship. The engineers wUl be occupied renewing the worn atmospheric drain tank. The College has been allotted $25,318 for the ship. Of this $14,117 is for dry- ,dock fees, the rest will be used for repairs and alterations. In the fu ture they plan to eliminate the laun dry issue room since it is directly in the new ll'ving area. The ship will return to the Fort on 10 Aprjl if all alterations are successfully carried out, otherwise it might not return until the 13th or 14th. Many Plans For Old ''Savannah” Talcing Shape Many irons are in the fire, as far as plans are concerned for the loca tion and uncovering of the SS SAVAN NAH, the first steam-powered United States vessel. It represents a segment of our maritime history that should not be lost. The SAVANNAH was primarily • a sail vessel, using steam as aux-’ ( Continued on page four ) 1 PERSHING RIFLES PERFORM \THE DOUBLE CROSS\
