Page 6 University Daily Kansan Wednesday, Oct. 1, 1952
Navy Launches First 'Missile' Ship
Paris—(U.P.)—U.S. Secretary of the Navy Dan Kimball said today that the United States has launched its first true guided missile warship and it was "only a question of time" until atomic-powered air- $\textcircled{4}$ craft carriers are developed
Lab Theater Opens Nov.12
A one-act play on Nov. 12, 13, 14 will open the Lab theater's third year of production.
The main function of the Lab is to provide opportunities in many phases of theater work for those who do not have a great deal of experience.
This does not mean that only newcomers to the field are invited to participate in the productions. A special effort is made, however, to assist beginning students in trying their wings in collegiate theater
Of the more than 250 parts offered in Lab plays of the past two seasons, over half were taken by students who had never before appeared on a university stage.
Opportunities include work in makeup, costuming, lighting, stage management, and directing for the advanced students as well as acting. A special effort is made to encourage student playwrights and to produce their work whenever possible.
Most of the plays performed in the Lab are one-acts to enable students to work with a wide variety of plays in a short time. During the coming season the Lab will produce five programs of plays. Each program will consist of two or three one-act plays which will run for three nights.
The Lab emphasizes problems of acting, makeup and lighting. Costuming and setting are done as simply as possible. A curtain set, a standard unit set, or a combination of these is used in production.
Casting for the one-act plays is done through the general theater auditions which were held in Fraser theater recently.
Radio Club Selects 19
Nineteen Radio Players were chosen Monday night after auditions recorded Wednesday and Thursday were heard.
These selected are Mary Ruth Anghund, fine arts sophomore; Gene L. Bennett, engineering senior; Paul F. Cecil, engineering freshman; Dan L. Daniels, college freshman; Patricia Fox, college junior; Marjorie Godwin, education sophomore; Anne Higgins, college freshman; Mary Kinnane, fine arts sophomore and Robert C. Londerholm, college senior.
Adalaida Miller, college freshman; Dianne Miller, college sophomore; Susan Montgomery, college freshman; Murl D. Munger, engineering junior; Jerry Rushfield, college senior; Jerry Scott, college sophomore; Terry Strong, engineering sophomore; William M. Thompson, college sophomore; Mary L. Thompson, college sophomore, and Glenwood G. Yancey, college sophomore.
The Players were chosen on the basis of voice quality, projection, diction, pitch, and type of character played. Mrs. Ruby Motta, sponsor and director, said.
The Radio Players is a group interested primarily in the production of dramatic plays over the air. The organization is two years old.
Tau Sigma Elects Sullivan President
Marjean, Sulliyan, college junior,
was elected president of the Tau
Sigma, modern dance society, at a
meeting Tuesday night.
Other officers are Kathleen Mahoney, education junior, vice president; Gwen Morrison, education senior secretary, and Lucille Allen, college junior, treasurer.
Secretary Kimball told a press conference the first guided missile warship has been launched at an undisclosed place and that others would be similarly equipped. Later he told a luncheon that atomic power was under study and in sight for "the largest combat ships and aircraft carriers."
Secretary Kimball said the Navy has developed guided missiles far in advance of those tested in Korea and that "we are in a position to use these effectively if need be."
The secretary declined to name the guided missile vessel, which he said was designed mainly for anti-aircraft defense. He said others to be ready later would be able to direct such missiles against sea and ground targets.
He told the press conference that the Navy was ready to rush atomic bombs to Europe immediately if necessary, although no bombs were now overseas aboard carriers equipped to handle them.
"Means of atomic propulsion for our surface vessels including the largest combat ships and aircraft carriers are being studied and it is only a question of time before we can take advantage of atomic power in this field." Mr. Kimball told a luncheon of the Paris American club.
"It will greatly enlarge the cruising range and carrying capacity of our carriers—because atomic power will weigh only a fraction of the weight which must be carried around in fuel oil. It will mean that carriers will be able to store a great deal more aviation fuel for their planes. It will increase the effectiveness of the carrier by more than 100 per cent."
Secretary Kimball, on an inspection tour of American bases in Europe, entered the controversy of the supercarrier Forrestal, voted down by the defense department several years ago because of the high cost. He said the U.S. needs not only the Forrestal but 10 or 12 similar big carriers to be built over the next five years.
The University and Kansas State college have announced that cost estimates for a joint television station are being prepared for the state board of regents.
If the appropriation is passed by the board and the state legislature, almost three years of work and planning may soon become a reality.
On April 15, 1951, the University filed an official declaration for channel 11 for non-commercial use in Lawrence. The University had the backing of the board of regents and necessary engineering surveys for a Federal Communications Control application were made.
Radio stations KCMO, WHB, and KMBC of Kansas City Mo., petitioned in May 1951 to have channel 11 transferred to commercial use. The stations with the city council of Kansas City, petitioned the FCC for this change.
Nothing immediately developed in the 4-way fight for channel 11.
KU--K-State TV Cost Survey Begins
Dr. Cora M. Downs, professor of bacteriology, has received a $12,288 grant from the U.S. Public Health service for research in the area of rapid diagnosis of tularemia and other diseases, Chancellor Franklin D. Murphy announced today.
Research Grant Given Professor
project is set for a two-year period.
Dr. Walter Kulka will be research associate to Dr. Downs on the project. He recently received the doctorate degree from Ohio State university. Two research assistants and a technician also will be engaged.
During World War II Dr. Downs was engaged by the armed forces to do secret work in the biological warfare section at Camp Detrick, Md.
The tentative schedule for the project is set for a two-year period.
The study is essentially one of basic research. However the findings might have some application in planning defenses against biological warfare, Dr. Downs indicated.
YWCA to Have Coke Party
A coke party for all women interested in the Young Women's Christian Association program at the University will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday in Meyers hall. A skit will be presented for entertainment and cokes and popcorn will be provided by the YWCA.
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The FCC had a "freeze" on all new TV stations, and no new permits were being granted. Then, on Oct. 15, 1951, the University filed a 36-page sworn statement with the FCC in Washington.
The title of the booklet, "Moses Would Have Understood," was derived from the University seal which carries a picture of Moses and the burning bush. The booklet contains the main points of why there should be a station in Lawrence and photographs of University scenes, and pictures illustrating the methods by which KU would use television.
The report, in booklet form, was prepared by a committee composed of R. Edwin Browne, director of University radio; Dr. Glen Shepherd of the University School of Medicine; Fred S. Montgomery, director of the bureau of visual education; Donald G. Wilson, professor of electrical engineering; Kenneth Anderson, associate professor of education; and Burton W. Marvin, dean of the William Allen White School of Journalism and Public Information.
There still has been no word from the FCC on whether or not the University has been granted its license to build.
On April 1, 1952 the commission.
Applications for Fulbright scholarships must be made by Oct. 31. J. A. Burzle, professor of German, announced today.
Blanks Are Ready For Scholarships
Scholarships are available to 26 countries. Denmark, Japan, Iraq, and Germany have been added to this year's competition, Prof. Burzle said.
Students wishing to apply are asked to meet with Prof. Burzle. A physical must be taken at Watkins hospital before Oct. 15.
The language requirements in Italy, Netherlands, and Denmark have been reduced to the minimum.
controlling TV stations, lifted its freeze and they tentatively set aside channel 11 in Lawrence and channel 8 in Manhattan for educational purposes.
Rutger and Princeton-universities boast the oldest football rivalry. The first game was played Nov. 6, 1869
Later that month word came that the University and Kansas State college will cooperate in making an educational television service available for Kansas. Each station will carry programs originating on the other campus. This will give a wider service to eastern Kansas.
Raymond Nichols, executive secretary, said that no move can be made until there is word from the FCC and the board of regents.
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