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ITHACA, N.Y., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1947VOL. LXIV—NO. 71Junior Week goes forward at an even livelier tempo jJtonight with the Men’s lee Club concert, “’47 in -Chord,” in Bailey Hall at 8:30, followed by the gala semi-formal, with Jimmy orsey and Dick Flight roviding music, at Barton all from 10:30 to 2:30.A revival of an old Junior Week ■tradition which was temporarily ^suspended during the war, the lee Club performance ought to easure up to all pre-war stand-rds with a program of light mule presented by chorus, solos, and ovelty acts.Prominent among the list of en-ertainers are Silvio Volpe ’49, Jo-eph D. Sells ’50, and the* Junior avage Club Quartet. These per-ormers, along with the Glee Cli^ its entirety, led by George Lan-on ’48, will present such old fa-orites as “March of the Rangers” s well as familiar Cornell songs.With the Glee Club concert over t an early hour, those attending ill find ample time to dash off to arton for the big dance. Partici-ants should find the affair an im-rovement over previous Barton ormals, with an increase in danc-ng and seating space, and ele-ant decorations.Dorsey's band, which will be supplemented by Dick Flight, will feature his customary contrasting music” of both swing and sweet, so that everyone ought ®to be satisfied. Featured with his band in this appearance will be ob Carroll, Dee Parker, and Karl iffe.Ample opportunity for Cornel-lians to exercise their cheering ability will be provided Saturday with the scheduling of a number of athletic events. The swimming team will meet Syracuse in the Old Armory at 2 p.m., Cornell clashes with Columbia on the bas-ketball court in Barton at 3 p.m. in what promises to be a hard fought struggle, and a wrestling match with Penn is set for 8 p.m. in Barton.Jimmy Dorseyorsey Band, Men’s Chorus White Hits Lilierovide Junior Week MusicBut Truman RcSongsters Revive m Prewar Concert, Gala Prom FollowsAttlee Warns ofOne-Act PlaysSpark WeekendTwo one-act plays,* Noel Coward’s Hand^ Across the Sea,” and William Saroyan's “Across the Board on Tomorrow Morning,” will be presented by the Cornell Dramatic Club at the Willard Straight Theatre at 8:15 p.m. today and tomorrow.Hands Across the Sea” is a light, sophisticated comedy centering around an amusing instance of mistaken identity. Saroyan’s play, written in the author’s characteristic * inimitable style, deals with the illusion of reality” and what happens when it is broken.Directing the dramas are Arthur Lithgow, Grad., for Across the Board on Tomorrow Morning,” and Geraldine McKee, Grad., for Hands Across the Sea.” Prof. A. M. Drummond, director of the University Theatre, has acted as general supervisor of the program. %Reserved seats for both performances are on sale at the Willard Straight Main Desk.SUN 'MEETING1Members of CORNELL DAILY SUN boards will meet in the downtown offices at 1 a.m. tomorrow. Those attending are requested to bring their own refreshments.Grave SituationBULLJeanne Sc ber of Delta ity, is quee having beauty autt Powers, frc senior worm Cornellian.Tau Kapi ner of the prize-winnir seven-foot cubs.Seen as PowerCrisis ThreatensLondon, Feb. 13 — CP) — Dwindling coal piles at gas companies threatened tonight to throw British industry for a further damaging loss as Prime Minister Attlee grimly told the House of Commons an end to the grave electric power crisis caused by the fuel shortage, had not been sighted.He said the power blackout, applied originally to 38 English and Welsh counties on Monday, had saved 78,000 tons of coal in three days but added the situation remains very critical.”PresidiSlashDangeWashingtcPresident 1 the Congres how much tl spend todaj that the $37 quested is e erations.He did no conference c cept to endc tion that st of War Patt The War clared last n has to take as some legi;its currentsions” will chief curren of Japan am Mr. Trum; response to for his reacti budget subc dation that : med from th The budget what each ment and a* spend in the next July 1.At the C coalition, co ening the A lead to anothAttlee said that London Gas Company coal piles have dwindled to 9*4 days supply. The British Gas Council said reduced coal stocks were endangering gas supplies and added, It will become increasingly worse during the next fortnight and will not be remedied for some weeks.”Tonight blackout conditions reminiscent of the blitz returned to all towns in the United Kingdom. Except for a few lights at busy Intersections and traffic sig-als all streets were dark.All British householders except those in Northern Ireland were ordered under threat of fine or imprisonment to pull all power switches for five hours daily.Washington, Feb. 13 — (JP) — President Truman volunteered American coal today to a Britain shivering in the grip of an economic crisis.He directed officials to see how much American coal now at sea bound for other European countries could be diverted to Britain, and how quickly—if the British want it.No request has been received from England for aid in the crisis, Mr. Truman said. And it appeared unlikely the British would wish to spend their dwindling
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