University of Notre Dame - Dome Yearbook (Notre Dame, IN)

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Brigadier-General David Sarnoff, board chairman of RCA, delivered the principal ad- dress at a special gathering to mark the dedi- cation and formal opening of WNDU-TV on September 30. Reverend Theodore Hesburgh, C.S.C., Notre Dame president, conferred a Doctor of Sci- ence Honoris Causa degree on General Sar- noff, citing him as an American genius of public communications whose contribution to the twentieth century wonders of radio and television have put our country and the world immeasurably into his debt. General Sarnoff. a pioneer in the radio and television industry, congratulated Notre Dame on its foresight in establishing its own televi- sion station, stating that the medium of tele- vision is becoming more and more important as a means of education. General Sarnoff presented the University with a color television receiver, which was placed in the Student Center for the use and enjoyment of the student body. Visitors Notre Dame has been very fortunate in the past two years. In 1954, the Honorable William 0. Douglas visited the campus and talked to law students and prospective law students. This year the Law School arranged for the appearance of the Honorable Thomas Clark, associate justice of The Lnited States Supreme Court. Mr. Justice Clark acted as the head of a three-man court who heard the finals of the Fall Moot Court Competition. His presence alone was an added impetus to the finalists and to all those interested in the study of law. 24

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Watt ATO ' s entfcer JiMd of its ierof iiel of Brthe ' Staff ope), Bb tier ' s etime oiling iron a. On September 25, Mr. Charles Goren, one of the foremost authorities on bridge, visited the University. His visit was timely, since it gave added emphasis to the weekly bridge tourna- ment which was subsequently held throughout the year. Mr. Goren gave a lecture in the afternoon in Washington Hall and later put his advice into practice by participating in the first round of the year-long tournament. The wi nners of the tournament that afternoon were presented with autographed copies of Mr. Goren ' s book, Con- tract Bridge Complete. Mr. Goren is the author of the syndicated column, Goren on Bridge. Visitors Each year Notre Dame plays host to many noted visitors in varied fields religion, the graphic arts, music, theatre, political science, military science, and entertainment. This year was no exception. Many came in conjunction with the University-sponsored Concert and Lecture Series. Others appeared and contributed their talents because of the friendship which exists between them and the Univer- sity. Still others were visiting for the first time and mixed business with pleasure. Whatever the case, it is proper that their presence be noted since they are a part of the social, academic, and cultural life of the University. Eddie Fisher, popular television and record- ing star, appeared at the University on Sep- tember 30, telecasting his NBC Television Network show, Coke Time, from the Indiana pep rally at the fieldhouse. Accompanying Fisher in his first in-person show from a college campus were conductor- arranger Axel Storda ' hl and his orchestra, an- nouncer-emcee Fred Robbins, and the pro- duction personnel of the Coke Time program. The Notre Dame Band and Glee Club also performed in this show, which was the first opportunity for many students to watch a live telecast. Debbie Reynolds, Eddie ' s wife, also ap- peared before the Notre Dame students after the telecast had been completed. Eddie and Debbie dropped in on the Engineer ' s Ball later that evening, and watched the Irish trounce Indiana the following day. 23

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In conjunction with a tour of United States military installations and NROTC units, Ad- miral the Earl Mountbatten, First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff of Great Britain, visited the University on the weekend of Octo- ber 29. After inspecting the facilities of the NROTC unit, the Earl and his wife attended the Navy-Notre Dame football game. Lord Mountbatten was introduced during the half- time ceremonies, and expressed his pleasure at having a chance to visit Notre Dame. It was not the first time Lord Mountbatten had seen the Fighting Irish in competition with a service academy. Back in 1945, the Earl witnessed the Army-Notre Dame game in Philadelphia. Visitors Frank Sheed, the noted Catholic lay theolo- gian, author, publisher, and lecturer, presented a series of eight lectures in Washington Hall from November 24 to December 14. It was Mr. Sheed ' s tenth annual appearance as a guest lecturer at the University. The lectures, which all students taking apologetics were re- quired to attend, gave a layman ' s approach to apologetics. Mr. Sheed has an extensive background in the field of religion and apologetics. He is the founder of Sheed and Ward, the international publishing house. An author in his own right, Mr. Sheed has written many books, including Map of Life, Theology and Sanity, and Man and Communism. He has also given more than 3.000 ad- dresses, both on street corners and indoors, in the past 25 years. His reputation as a street preacher is widespread, particularly in the southern part of the country.