9. 1954.
GETTING RELIGIOUS EMPHASIS WEEK STARTED—John C. Schroeder (right), principal speaker for the week, chats with the Rev. A. L. Parker, III, of the First Presbyterian church, about the activities scheduled during the week. Dr. Schroeder spoke last night at the church on the theme of the week, "Religion Real or Relic?" Tomorrow he will deliver the Humanities Lecture on "What Is Education For?"
Daily hansan
51st Year, No.92
LAWRENCE. KANSAS
Around the State
Democrats, GOP Both Have Incomplete Slates
Topeka — (U.P.) — Kansas Democrats and Republicans have a common political meeting ground today —an incomplete lineup of candidates for major offices.
The Republican party organization appears in no hurry to come forth with a candidate to oppose Lt. Gov. Fred Hall. The Democrats ran through their Washington day get-together, a two-day affair, without anyone stepping into the gubernatorial nomination race against William C. Saloma of Wichita.
Goodland—(U,P)—The probability of another onslaught of high winds and blowing dust was presented western Kansas today.
The battered area was hit last Friday by the one-two punches of a vicious dust storm followed immediately by a death-dealing blizzard. The toll of the blizzard in western Kansas stood at five after discovery of the body of Charles Attkisson by a searching party of 300 men near Dodge City yesterday.
Concordia —(U,P)— Ham sand-wiches served at a Farmers Cooperative meeting here Saturday were blamed today for an outbreak of food poisoning which made about 100 persons violently ill.
Kansas Monday counted three week-and traffic deaths, two near Wichita and one in Kansas City.
Kansas State Historical Society Topeka, Ks.
Usual Zany Bargains Mark Day in Capital
A two-car crash southwest of
Washington — (U,P)— An elderly automobile for 99 cents, typewriters, and TV sets for pocket change, table wines for five cents a bottle, and other "fabulous bargains" drew thousands of shoppers into Capital stores today.
Clearance sales of cut-rate merchandise are a traditional feature on this city's celebration of Washington's birthday. Long lines formed outside department stores, appliance shops, and clothing firms before dawn.
Monday, Feb. 22, 1954
Wichita took the lives of Mrs. Stewart Price of Wichita and Mrs. Gerald Cathcart of Newton late Saturday night.
In Kansas City, a driver was booked for manslaughter after a Sunday night accident in which a car struck two elderly people, one of whom died.
Four to Attend Nebraska Debate
Two KU debate teams will attend the University of Nebraska Intercollegiate Debate and Discussion conference to be held at Lincoln, Neb. Friday and Saturday.
The two senior division teams, Bill Arnold, and Hubert Bell, both college juniors, and Bill Means, business senior, and John Fields, college junior, will leave Thursday for the tournament.
Taking both sides of the question, the teams will debate on: "Resolved, that the United States should adopt a policy of free trade." The debate will be held in five rounds.
--two directors of a Girl Scout summer camp at Pratt will interview University women interested in counseling jobs. Appointments for interviews, scheduled for Friday in the dean of women's office, may be arranged by calling Frances Hanna, college junior, at 537.
Schroeder Refutes Critics of Religion
"Religion — Real or Relic," the theme for Religious Emphasis week, was also the theme of the Rev. John Schroeder's speech last night at the First Presbyterian church
Dr. Schroeder opened his talk by presenting arguments for those individuals who insist that religion is a relic. The last section of his speech was devoted to refuting of what he called negative arguments, and setting forth the strength and vitality of religion.
Daily Kansan interview with Dr. Schroeder will be on page 3.
Dr. Schroeder said that students of today are more theologically-minded than the students of his college days, and that the world of Christianity is fact — not pretense.
Dr. Schroeder closed his speech by saying that the life of every individual is a battle-ground between the secular and religious world.
The activities for today include a seminar at 4 p.m. in the music and browsing room and an evaluation meeting at 9 p.m. in the English room, both in the Student Union. Dr. G. E. Osborn, professor of practical theology at Phillip university, Enid, Okla., and the Rev. G. Thomas Fattaruso, pastor of the First Baptist church, Vermillion, S. D., will discuss "What Car Reigion Do for the Student Personally?"
Activities tomorrow include a luncheon at the Faculty club with the Rev. Thomas B. Mather speaking on "Has Reality Triumphed?" an evaluation meeting at 9 p.m. in the English room of the Student Union, and a seminar at 4 p.m. in the Music room of the Student Union. For the seminar the subject will be "What Can the Church Mean In Our Day?"
The Humanities lecture will be held at 8 p.m. tomorrow in Fraser theater, Dr. Schroeder will speak on "What Is Education For—May We Teach Religious Values?"
Services will be held at 7:30 a.m. every day this week in Danforth shape.
An Editorial
Counselina Jobs Open
Washington: Man and Image
"I do not doubt that the candid part of mankind, if they are convinced of my integrity, will make proper allowance for my inexperience and frailties." —George Washington.
The birthday of Abraham Lincoln having already been observed this month, chiefly with campaign oratory which one great metropolitan newspaper characterized as "straight from the gutter," it may well be that more serious thoughts will serve us all better on Washington's Birthday. If we come to realize nothing else this month, it must be apparent to most thoughtful people that a national holiday, or a statue, or a picture on a classroom wall, perpetuates little of the essence of a man's greatness.
George Washington seems to have been particularly susceptible to the erosion that time works on the memories of man. On the surface, little seems to remain in him in the minds of Americans except a strange image—an image of an austere, almost grim, figure who somehow is supposed to symbolize public duty, patriotism, and kindred virtues.
It is true that the image bears a resemblance to the man. A French visitor to colonial America once wrote that he almost "never saw Washington divest himself of that coolness by which he is characterized." Sense of duty and patriotism were strong forces in the real Washington, too. One of his biographers, whose purpose was to smash a number of overly sentimental legends about Washington, was able to say of him, "More than any other man, he created out of chaos a nation to be patriotic to, and then lavished
upon it the most spotless patriotism." Partly correct though our image of Washington may be, it is both greater and less than the man himself. When the fabric of his life is examined closely, he emerges with less than godlike stature, and yet a man gifted with rare qualities of greatness.
His education was not great, even by the standards of his time. His early military life was characterized by failure, and even a tinge of disgrace. His marriage to Martha Custis seems to have been largely one of convenience, and his grand passion was for the wife of a friend and benefactor. He was addicted to gambling for small stakes, get-rich-quick schemes, and Madeira wine. His early participation in government consisted largely in listening to other people talk. His appointment to command the colonial forces came as the result of a political deal (in which he
himself did not participate, it must be added).
If some of these characteristics serve to show Washington's essential humanity, they also bring his greatness into proper focus. Asked to serve in offices he did not seek, he was always willing and sublimely humble. He carried a boattail army and an equally boattail Continental Congress almost on his back through long years of war. He was unswerving in his refusal to use his powers for self-aggrandizement. Once when an adoring soldier suggested that he should be a king, he merely said the suggestion was an insult and should not be repeated.
Rather than recite a list of character traits, however, it seems more important to recognize one fact about them. It may well be that Washington's greatness is not half so important as the fact that we as Americans consider his traits great because he personified them at times when they were most needed. Thus, much of the American tradition of great leadership stems from Washington, even though he is not often in line for the credit he deserves.
So, there is probably much more of George Washington in the free air we breathe than we rightly realize. But when we read some of his words, we must all wish there were more of him in our leaders of today.
Mather Dinner Deadline Fixed
Tomorrow will be the last day of ticket sales for Thursday's "Welcome Chuck Mather" banquet, to welcome the new head football coach.
Tickets may be bought from individual members of the University Veterans organization or from the athletic office. KuKus and Jay Janes, men's and women's pep organizations, are selling tickets at the Information booth.
An all-University greeting is slated for the dinner with speakers from three administratife offices.
Mr. Mather, the guest speaker, will show films of his previous teams and reply to the greetings.
Laurence C. Woodruff, dean of students, will welcome Mr. Mather for the student body, and Dr. George B. Smith, dean of the University, will voice the official administration greeting. A telegram from Chancellor Franklin D. Murphy will be read by Dean Woodruff.
Pope Well Enough To Attend Mass
Vatican City —(U.P). The condition of Pope Pius XII was so much better that he spent some time Sunday working in his private library, Vatican sources reported today,
The Vatican press office did not issue a communique on the state of the Pontiff's health, but informed sources said he attended Mass in his private chapel.
Sociology Club to See Films
He then walked to the adjoining library, the sources said, to work with pro-secretary of state Msgr. Domenico Tardini on church affairs.
Two films depicting life among the Australian aborigines will be shown at a special meeting of the Sociology club at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in room 12, Strong Annex E.
A printing delay prevented the year's third issue of Sour Owl from beginning campus sales today, according to Tom Stewart, journalism senior and editor of the magazine.
Sour Owl Slowed By Printing Delay
"We'll distribute to our circulation staff in the organized houses this afternoon and tonight," Stewart said, "and begin campus sales at the Hawk's Nest and Information booth on Wednesday."
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weatherman Tom
Anneld. His forest
calls for
cloudiness and a
possibility of rising
winds t h i s
afternoon, especially in this end of the state. Western
Kansas sh o u l d have fair weather.
Tomorrow t h i s
Paintings Accepted for Show
Robert Green, associate professor, and John G. Armstrong and Robert N. Sudlow, instructors, all of the drawing and painting department, have oil paintings in the biennial show of paintings, drawings, and prints at the Joslyn Memorial museum in Omaha, Neb.
Weather
Something more like what Februar- lar should be is on the wav, according
weatherman Tom
Anneld. His forest
calls for
cloudiness and a
possibility of rising
winds t h i s
afternoon, especially in this end of the state. Western
Kansas sh o u l d have fair weather.
Tomorrow t h i s
area should have a COLDER
after should have a warm temperature. The high temperature tomorrow ought to be in the 40s here, but up around 60 in the southwest corner of the state.