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BLOOD DONATION AWARD—Members of the committee for promotion of the blood drive to be staged at the University Feb. 18, 19, and 20 display a flag received by the University last spring for donation of blood over the quota. Left to right are Dugan Scanlon, commander of the Arnold Air society, sponsors of the drive; Col. Bayard Atwood, Arnold Air society adviser; Dick McCall, chairman of the coming drive, and Dean of Men Laurence C. Woodruff—Kansan photo by Phil Newman.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS
50th Year, No.78
Old-Time Production Set for Feb. 25-28
Take one black-mustached villain, one fair-haired maiden, one inevitable mortgage, and one tiny piano—mix all together in the right proportion and you come up with a rootin' tootin' gay nineties medodran a, "Lily, the Felon's Daughter," which will be this year's
Truman Becomes 'Private Citizen'
St. Louis — (U.P.)—Harry S. Truman and his wife, Bess, were on their way to Independence, Mo. today to take their place as "just plain private citizens" for the first time since 1934.
Since 1934, when he first was elected U.S. senator, Mr. Truman and his wife have been in the public eye. Bess Truman is first to admit that she is glad it's over.
At a luncheon yesterday with his outgoing cabinet, Mr. Trumpan quipped that he was now "just Mr. Trumpan, plain citizen."
He lost the last symbol of the presidency as the train pulled out—his secret service guard.
Chief of Police Henry Williams of Independence was still concerned, however, about the former President's safety. Chief Williams said he would assign a 24-hour detail to guard the Truman's for an indefinite period.
Chief Williams said he expected more than half of Independence's population of 11,000 to turn out tonight to meet the presidential train, and that he would have at least 15 police officers in the crowd.
For months residents of Independence have been planning a brief but colorful welcoming ceremony. A special platform has been built at the station and placards saying "Welcome Home, Harry" have been hung throughout the city.
$ \textcircled{8} $University Players' production.
A special car will be waiting to drive the Trumans to their home. They will ride at the head of a parade of cars carrying city officials.
When Mr. Truman became president the secret service had an iron fence constructed around the one-time "summer White House."
The home is a three story, 17 room frame house built in 1865 by Mrs. Truman's grandfather, George Porter-Forney Gates.
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 1953
Written by Thomas Taggart, the saga will be presented by the Laboratory theater Feb. 25-23 in the Little theater in Green hall. Admission will be 50 cents.
This will be first production by the players as an organization since Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" was presented in 1949. Mark Gilman, president, is directing the show under the supervision of Tom Rea, instructor of sneech.
The play is a compilation of about five old-time melodramas, Gilman said.
The cast includes Janet Gabrielson, college sophomore, as Lily Fairweather; Don Schultz, engineering freshman, as Compton Fairweather; John White, graduate student, as Jonas Fairweather; Dee Ann Price, fine arts sophomore, as Betsy Fairweather.
The set will be designed by Miss Price. Members of the technical staff are Kirt Walling, college senior, set construction; Wayne Knowles, college junior, lighting; Miss Henry, set painting; Jo Anna March, college junior, costumes, and Bill Means, business junior, business manager.
Joyce Henry, education junior, as Ophelia; Richard Parton, college freshman, as Lord Montmorency; Ernest Dade, college sophomore, as Robsteal; Joy Van Meter, college Junior; John Mester, college sophomore, college sophomore, as Mrs. Kingsley, and James Wallace, fine arts freshman, as Craven Sinclair.
Transfers Must See Hitt Before Jan. 29
Today is the last issue of the Daily Kansan for the fall semester. The next issue will appear on Feb. 5.
Last Kansan Until Feb. 5
Students transferring from one school of the University to another are reminded that they must notify the registrar's office of their intention before the end of finals, Registrar James K. Hitt said today.
Mr. Hitt said his office must know of the transfer in time to prepare the transfer papers. Notification may be given in 122 Strong.
Robinson to Go To New Zealand
Dr. Edward S. Robinson, associate professor of philosophy, has been granted a leave of absence for the spring semester so he might accept a Fulbright research award for study in New Zealand.
Dr. Robinson will work at the Auckland university college, a branch of the University of New Zealand. He will depart early in February, making the long trip by air. The new academic year begins in March in the "down under" hemisphere where seasons are the reverse of here.
Dr. Robinson has taught at KU since 1946. He previously was an instructor here 1936-38 and spent the intervening years at Oklahoma A&M college.
Research by Dr. Robinson will be done in logistics and ethics.
Senate Doubtful Concerning Wilson
Washington—(U.P.)—Sen. Wayne Morse said today he has no further objections to Senate confirmation of eight of President Eisenhower's cabinet selections. Other legislators reported that Charles E. Wilson's chances of becoming defense secretary remain
Jets Down 7 Reds In Hot Air Battle
Seoul. Korea — (U,P)— Outnumbered American Sabre jets battled 63 Communist MIG-15s today and destroyed or damaged at least 10 for the second greatest victory of 1953
Seven definitely were destroyed and three damaged in dogfights that swirled from 4,000 feet to almost eight miles high over northwest Korea. Two more possible kills awaited confirmation by gun camera films.
Miss Paulger will lecture at 3 p.m. in room 205, of the Journalism building. She will discuss English libraries. Two sound films, "Picture of Britain" and "Love of Books" will be shown. The lecture is being sponsored by the Staff Association of University libraries.
Miss Clare Pauliger, a member of the staff of the Guildhall library in London, England, will be a guest lecturer at the University Friday, Robert Vosper, director of libraries announced today.
It was the biggest MIG shoot since Jan. 14 when eight were destroyed, one probably destroyed, and five damaged. It raised the 1953 total to 24 destroyed, four probably destroyed, and 22 damaged.
Four MIGs were downed and three damaged in a fight between 24 Sabres and 43 MIGs during a morning sweep, and three downed in five more fights involving 10 Sabres and 20 MIGs.
Star of the day was Capt. Olphine D. Overton III, Andrews, S.C., who destroyed two MIGs and damaged a third.
Col. Royal N. Baker, McKinnery, Texas, leading ace in Korea, knocked down one to make his total nine MIGs and one propeller-driven plane destroyed. Maj. Robinson Risner, Oklahoma City, also got his ninth MIG.
Last year, Miss Pauller was a visiting member of the reference staff of the Kansas City Missouri Public library.
Palmer Hoyt, Denver Editor, To Give Guest Lecture Feb.10
English Librarian To Lecture Friday
Palmer Hoyt, editor and publisher of the Denver Post, will give the fourth annual William Allen White Memorial Lecture at the University at 4 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 10, in Strong auditorium.
The Denver published was graduated from the University of Oregon in 1923, worked as telegraph editor of the Pendleton East Oregonian as a copy author. In 1939 he was appointed publisher after rising through various news positions including the drama, city, news, and managing editorships.
The address will be the principal feature of the annual observance of Mr. White's birthday by the William Allen White foundation, which also will hold its yearly board meeting on that day.
The annual meeting of the William Allen White Foundation board will be held at 10 a.m. on Feb. 10. Details of an expanded program being undertaken by the Foundation, starting Feb. 1, will be discussed, Burton W. Marvin, dean of the William Allen White School of Journalism and director of the foundation, announced.
Mr. Hoyt has been a director of the Associated Press, world's largest news-gathering organization. In 1943 he was domestic director of the Office of War Information and in 1947-48 served on President Truman's air policy commission. Since 1946 he has been editor and publisher of the Denver Post.
PALMER HOYT
"up in the air.'
Sen. Morse, who blocked action on eight cabinet selections yesterday, told the Senate today he now is satisfied the men "meet the test" of character and ability.
The Senate took up the eight cabinet appointments after President Eisenhower and attorney general-designate Herbert Brownell Jr., held an early-morning, 70-minute White House conference, presumably to discuss the controversial Wilson appointment.
Mr. Eisenhower has not yet formally submitted Wilson's nomination to the Senate.
Mr. Wilson originally was scheduled to appear before the Senate Armed Services committee this morning to "clarify" previous testimony in which he said he had no intention, as defense secretary, of disqualifying himself in handling defense contracts involving General Motors. He formerly headed GM.
The challenge to Wilson is based on his refusal so far to sell his $2} million in General Motors corp. stock. Some Senators fear that his duties as defense chief would pose a 'conflict of interests," because GM is the nation's single largest defense contractor.
The Senate was expected to act quickly on eight of the cabinet appointments. But the Wilson appointment faced delay, uncertainty, and perhaps defeat.
One Republican senator, a member of the Senate GOP policy committee, said he now believes that Mr. Eisenhower "will have to withdraw the Wilson appointment." The senator, who asked that he not be identified, said "I don't see how he (Wilson) can possibly be confirmed."
There was no word from the White House, however, to suggest that the new President will renge on the Wilson appointment.
Religious Week To Stress Faith
"Faith: Intelligent and Imperative" is the theme for Religious Emphasis week to be held here Feb. 15-19, it was announced today by Dr. John H. Patton, executive secretary of the Religious Emphasis steering committee.
Convocations, assemblies, classroom lectures, and discussion groups in organized houses have been planned for the week.
Seven speakers will be furnished by the University Christian Mission of the National Council of Churches at the invitation of Chancellor Franklin D. Murphy, honorary chairman for the week. Other speakers will be furnished by the Hilliell foundation, the Canterbury association, and the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Vernie Theden, business junior,
and Dr. George Anderson, chairman
of the history department, are co-
chairmen of the steering committee.
Other committee members are Dr. Patton; Sue Wright, college sophomore, secretary; Max Valentine, college senior, treasurer; Dan Young, business junior, public relations; Michael Bidigit, college senior; Student Religious council president; William Arnold, college sophomore; David Butts, college senior; Eugene Brubaker, education senior, and Arnold Freed, graduate student.
Weather
Fog which came to eastern Kan- laered snow only
FOPE-1952 WALT KENLY
LIGHT SNOW.
today and the entire state had sunny skies, but weathermen warned of cloudiness and possible light snow. The lowest temperature last night was 19 in Leavenworth. It was a bove freezing throughout the western half
where Garden City yesterday basked in mild 58 degree temperatures.