Kansas State Historical Society Topeka, Ks.
Daily Hansan
52nd Year, No.126
LAWRENCE. KANSAS
Monday, April 18, 1955
Old Trinity Episcopal Church Burns
Albert Einstein Dies at 76 At Princeton
Princeton, N.J. — (U.P.)—World-famed physicist Dr. Albert Einstein died today at Princeton hospital.
The white-haired mathematician whose genius with theoretical mathematics led to the atom and hydrogen age was 76 years old.
Official cause of death was given as "inflammation of the gall bladder." He had been admitted to the hospital at noon last Friday.
Dr. Einstein celebrated his 76th birthday last March 14. In keeping with his habits of recent years, he spent a quiet, retiring day, secluded from newsmen and photographers.
Dr. Einstein rose from obscurity as a German factory-owners son, and a childhood marked by a slowness to learn, and astounded the 20th century with his genius.
His mathematical theories changed the course of scientific thinking. His theory of relativity—showing time was relative to height, length and breadth—first brought him popular notice.
He labored for 40 years to find the master key that might explain the physical makeup and operation of the universe. He believed the universe was one continuous field, like an endless stream, and governed by unchangeable laws.
His latest efforts were devoted to refinements on his latest theory on the interactions of cosmic forces, first published in 1953.
For the past several years, Dr. Einstein worked, studied and calculated an average of six to eight hours a day in a secluded two-room suite in a building at the Princeton institute for advanced study.
The institute, a series of small buildings nestled among banks of flowers along a peaceful countryside, provided a setting as might befit a genius. Eighteen of the world's foremost scientists, including Institute Director J. Robert Oppenheimer, used the institute for research and study.
Dr. Einstein joined the institute in 1933 as professor of mathematical and theoretical physics, but in later years his duties were unspecified and pretty much left up to him.
His life in Princeton reflected no change in the living habits he learned as a boy in Germany. He made no concessions to fame, stubbornly refusing to adapt himself to his world-wide recognition.
Lawyers Plotting Prize to Losers
Sweeney, Museum Director, To Give Art Lectures
To Whom It May Concern:
In the past years, it has been
the custom for the engineers
and lawyers to engage in a tug-
of war over the abyss of Potter
pond.
With the approach of Law day, honoring Prof. R. M. Davis, Thursday, we would like to see this contest renewed.
Science Fraternity Pledges 10 Students
Thus, to the slipsticks, we send this challenge to engage your fifty (50) best against the same number of lawyers on Thursday next at high noon in and around Potter pond.
Ten men pledged Kappa Chapter of Alpha Chi Sigma, professional chemistry and chemical engineering fraternity.
An address was given by Prof Robert Taft.
Donn Everett
The manila committee,
Ken Morrow
Bob Schaefer
The pledges are Bill Allen, James Book, and Dan Wiley, engineering juniors; Jim Edwards and Dick Goldsby, college sophomores; Frank Black, Warren Harbert, and Jim Wilson, engineering sophomores; Minter Brown and Jack Davis.
P. S. Free drinks will be served to the losers.
ASC to Discuss Fee for Annual
A recommendation to raise enrollment fees 25 cents a semester to help finance the Jayhawker will be presented to both houses of the all student council tomorrow, according to ASC president Robert S. Kennedy, engineering senior.
The committee met five times and studied yearbook financing at the universities of Oklahoma, Colorado, Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa, and Kansas State college before passing the recommendation. The action came as the result of a letter to the ASC from the Jayhawker board stating that the yearbook could not be published next year without a new financing program.
The recommendation was formulated by a special ASC committee which included the executive council of ASC, the ASC publications board, the four class presidents, the presidents of AWS, 1-FC, Panhellenic, and ISA, and the business manager, editor, and past executives of the Jayhawk.
"We were faced with a need for some kind of action, Kennedy said. "The committee looked into all possibilities and examined all cost estimates before making its recommendation."
If the plan goes into effect, the book will be sold on a voluntary basis at the same price as this year. The extra 25 cents per student will be used to cover the deficit.
He will give a public lecture on "The Language of Painting" at 8 p.m. tomorrow in Fraser theater. At 3 p.m. Wednesday he will meet with fine arts students and others interested, in Spooner lecture room to give an illustrated talk on "African Negro Art."
Kansan photo by Larry Tretbar
James Johnson Sweeney, director of the Solomon R. Guggenheim museum in New York City, will be guest lecturer at the University tomorrow and Wednesday.
Mr. Sweeney will be the final lecturer of the year in the Humanities series. While here he will address several classes and confer with students and art faculty.
ALL THAT COULD BE SAVED—Bob Kirkham, college sophomore, carries a candelabra from the burning Trinity Episcopal church, 10th and Vermont streets, which was damaged an estimated $75,000 to $100,000 by a fire this morning. Kirkham followed firemen into the burning sanctuary to recover charred objects. Fire Chief John W. Miller (white coat) can be seen to the left.
Honor Plan, Candidates Face Vote Wednesday
The All-University elections will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday with the proposed honor system the major issue on the ballot.
Two proposals for honor systems will be on the ballot. One proposal is for the honor system proposed by the University Veterans' organization and the other proposal is to pave the way for the All-Student Council to draw up an honor system to be presented at the next All-University elections.
Two districts for the All-Student Council were omitted from the list published in last week's Kansan. In addition two non-partisan candidates have petitioned for a place on the ballot and one substitute candidate has been added.
Omitted from last week's list were, for the House of Representatives from the men's dormitories, Dee Bierstein, college sophomore;
Students may vote on either one or both of the proposals for honor systems. Proposal number one on the ballot reads "that the proposed honor system for the University of Kansas as proposed by the University Veterans' organization (UVO) be enacted by associated students of Kansas."
The second proposal states "that the All-Student Council appoint a committee to study honor systems and subsequently draw up an honor system to be presented to students at the next All-University elections if the proposed honor system of the University Veterans' organization (UVO) is not enacted."
Candidates for the House, from the women's dormitories, are Margot Baker, journalism junior, and Wanda Welliever, college freshman, both from AGL.
Roy Gridley, college sophomore and Mark Yeokum, education freshman.
Fredrica Voiland, education junior, has petitioned as a non-partisan candidate from the School of Education for the Senate, and Clay Noah, college freshman, has petitioned as a non-partisan candidate from the co-ops and professional fraternities for the House.
Thor Bogren, business junior, has replaced Bill Jester, business junior, on the ticket for AGI as a candidate for the House as a representative for the unorganized students.
A meeting will be held at 9:30 p.m. tomorrow in the Jayhawk room of the Student Union building for all poll workers. Attendance is required at this meeting, according to Bob Pope, chairman of the elections chairman.
No Injuries; Cause of Fire Not Known
By STAN HAMILTON
A fire of undetermined origin which caused an estimated damage of from $75,000 to $100,000, almost totally destroyed the sanctuary of the Trinity Episcopal church, 10th and Vermont streets, this morning. No one was in the building.
The sanctuary of the L-shaped, limestone. Romanesque style church, one of the oldest in the state, was completely gutted by fire, which was brought under control by more than 20 firemen about an hour after they arrived shortly before 10 a.m.
A brisk southerly wind blew much of the dense black smoke into the downtown area, but no adjoining buildings were damaged. Flames shot as high as 20 feet into the air at the peak of the blaze.
The roof, which was covered by tin shingles, fell through in two places. The main damage was in the west end, where the altar was located. A $5,000 steeple at the east end, consecrated only yesterday, apparently was not damaged.
The damage estimate was made by George M. March, 941 Ky. st., a retired civil engineer and church member. His wife reported the blaze at 9:48 a.m. after she had seen the smoke from her home.
Fire Chief John W. Miller said the cause was undetermined, and that he will make no damage estimate for at least several days.
Chief Miller called all members of the shift not on duty to the fire. Three pumpers and one hook and ladder were used. The heavy smoke somewhat hampered early efforts.
Several bystanders and church members followed firemen into the sanctuary to remove objects. Bob Kirkham, college sophomore and a church member, entered the church several times to remove objects.
The sanctuary was remodeled about seven years ago. At that time a new floor and carpet were laid and much of the interior was re-decorated. The part which burned was built in 1859.
Nobody had been in the sanctuary since yesterday afternoon when the Brahms' "Requiem" was presented. The rector, the Rev. Robert C. Swift, was in Atchison and was notified by telephone.
It was the largest fire in the city since the Patee theater, 828 Mass. st., which was destroyed Feb. 28, causing an estimated $50,000 damage.
Weather
Kansas weather will be partly cloudy this afternoon with cooler temperatures in the extreme northwest. It will be fair tonight and Tuesday. Low temperature tonight will be 45 degrees in the northwest to 60 in the southeast. High Tuesday will be in the 80s.
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Pick Up 3rd Edition Of Jayhawker Today
The third edition of the Jayhawker will be distributed today, tomorrow and Wednesday at the information booth in the Student Union. Students who do not have subscriptions will be able to buy the edition for $6.
All party pictures for the next edition are due tomorrow. Writer's copy for the same edition is due Wednesday. Queen candidates may pick up their pictures in the Jayhawker office in the Student Union.
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