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Kansas State Historical Society Topeka, Ks.
University Daily Kansan
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 1951 LAWRENCE, KANSAS
STUDENT NEWSAPER
Physicists Get Federal Grant From Army Lab
A grant from the Squior Army Signal laboratory has made it possible for research physicists at the University to continue the development of electrets—electric magnets useful in wartime communication.
Chancellor Franklin D. Murphy said that this grant would assure continued study until February 1953.
Supervising the research is Dr. Gordon Wiseman, assistant professor of physics.
Five graduate students are assisting Dr. Wiseman. They are:
Norman Baumann, Gene Feaster,
Francis Prosser, Ralph Moon and
Jack Wild. ___
or physics.
"The object of our research is to obtain information about the mechanisms which work to produce permanent electrical charges in electrics." he said.
Life Saving To Be Shown
Such materials as plastics and waxes are being used in the experiments to develop sources of electrical fields that can be used in such communication instruments as microphones. One of the ultimate objectives is to develop better electrets.
A demonstration of the new method of artificial respiration will be given on the campus today and Wednesday by a Red Cross official.
Warren Emery, safety services representative from the Red Cross office in St. Louis will demonstrate the Holger-Nielsen, pressure-arm lift method at 3 p.m. today in 202 Robinson gymnasium.
Robinson gymnasium. He will also demonstrate the method at 4 p.m. Wednesday in 102 Robinson gymnasium. Students, faculty, and any other persons interested may attend.
A third demonstration will be given in the Community building at 8 p.m. Wednesday.
This new method is being adopted by the Red Cross, the armed forces, civil defense, and the Bureau of Mines.
The Selective Service deferment examination will be given to eligible University students Thursday in the Military Science building.
Deferment Exams Set For Thursday
The ninth edition of Little Man on Campus will go on sale Thursday, Robert Sydney, president of Alpha Delta Sigma, publishers of the book announced today.
Bibler Sales Start Thursday
ford university, Cambridge
Bibler created Worthal, a typical "little man on campus," and his Little Man on Campus cartoon in 1946 when he entered a contest for staff cartoonist for the Daily Kansan.
Since that time, the popularity of the cartoon has spread to over 100 college newspapers, and has sold more than 50,000 copies of LMOC books. Bibler and his creation have been featured in articles by several national publications.
It will be sold for 25 cents a copy in the Union, Fraser hall, Strong hall and the information booth all day Thursday and will remain on sale in the information booth through Friday.
through Tuesday.
The newest addition to the LMOC books contains 65 cartoons. All are the work of Dick Bibler, '50, who is attending graduate school at Stanford university, Stanford, Calif.
national The Bibler books are distributed on the campuses of the University of Oklahoma, Norman, Okla., the University of Texas, Austin, Texas, and Stanford university, Stanford, Calif.
That 'Thing' Hanging In The Hawk's Nest Is A 'Mobile'
Doors open at 8:30 a.m. The exam is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. and will end at noon.
James Murray, journalism senior in charge of production of the book, said a second printing will be made after the holidays for distribution on the campuses of other universities.
He: "What is it?"
She: "It's a mobile."
He: "What's a mobile?"
She: "It's a three dimensional piece."
The Guidance bureau will give the exams and send the papers back to Princeton university for grading. Students should bring their admission card and the number of their local draft board.
The one in the Union came from New York. It took the artist a week to construct it.
He:
She: "It's a three dimensional piece of abstract art."
He: "Oh."
Mr. Woolley says there is no hidden meaning in the mobile. It isn't want to be interpreted as "Sunset Over the City Dump," or anything. Even if you have a blank mind you should be able to appreciate it.
He and She are discussing "the thing" hanging from the ceiling of the Hawk's Nest. You've probably seen it as you go in the door.
Some say it resembles the bare framework of an airplane or the skeleton of a prehistoric animal. One man remarked that the small red and black plastic pieces on the ends of the wires are similar to the blots on Rorschach tests.
on Rorschach
L. E. Woolley, Union director, says the mobility is achieving great popularity in the Eastern states. It is supposed to be in perfect balance and pleasing to the eye from any angle.
If you have time, it's fun to watch the people watching the mobile.
Some stand and look at it for a few seconds, shrug their shoulders
and walk away. Others look and frown as it sways back and forth in front of them. A few are fascinated and would stand there a long time if the people behind them weren't in a hurry.
Almost everyone however, whether they like the mobile or not, cannot pass it by without turning around for a second glance. There's just something about it.
Chorus To Give Bach's 'Oratorio' Wednesday
The University chorus, largest music group on the campus, will present a shortened version of J. S. Bach's "The Christmas Oratorio" at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Hoch auditorium.
Under the direction of Clayton Krebbiel, instructor of music education, the 180-voice group will sing favorite chorals, narrative recitatives, arias and choruses which make up the great work.
The University chorus was organized this fall to give every KU student a chance to sing in a large music group. In past years the annual Christmas presentation has been made by combined voices of the smaller music groups.
The six parts of the oratorio were written in 1734 to be sung on successive Sundays in the St. Thomas church of Leipzig during the festival of Christmas. They have been combined to form one large work requiring four to five hours to perform.
to perform. In recent years "The Christmas Oratorio" has gained popularity in this country, having been performed by a number of choruses in the eastern part of the country.
eastern part of In this area, Friends university of Wichita has presented the entire oratorio in two sections since 1948.
Soloist Wednesday will be Phyllis McFarland, soprano; Polly Owen, alto; Richard Wright, tenor and Maurice Casey, bass. All are students in the School of Fine Arts.
Graduate Students May Study In Iran
Two fellowships to graduate students have been made available for study at the University of Teheran, Teheran, Iran, for the academic year 1952-53.
The closing date for receipt of applications is April 1, 1952. Application forms may be secured from the German department, 304 Fraser hall.
The award covers room, board, tuition and transportation. The grants are for study or research in science or humanities.
The competition is open to men only, preferably under 35. Candidates must be citizens of the United States, have a bachelor's degree, a good academic record and competence in the Persian language.
Partly cloudy this afternoon, fair tonight and Wednesday, little change in temperature except somewhat colder in northeast and extreme east this afternoon and tonight. Low tonight 15-20 northeast to near 25 in southwest. High Wednesday 35-45.
WEATHER
Faculty Follies Set For Thursday
Members of the University faculty will present an entirely different kind of class to their students Thursday night.
At 8 p.m. the curtain will rise in Fraser theater upon the Associated Women student's Faculty Follies, an hour and a half of entertainment by the faculty.
2 Face Rhodes Screening Exam
James Logan and Robert Wulden, College seniors, will be in Topeka Wednesday for preliminary screening of applicants for Rhodes scholarships. Those selected will appear before the district committee.
Other Kansas candidates are Charles Bosserman, David Day and John Heaton, Baker university; Maurice Guy and Robert Howard, Kansas State Teachers college, Emporia; Robert Sellen, Washburn university; Girl Hurron, Southwestern college; and Stanley Wood, Kansas State college.
In making appointments the committees regard the qualities set up by Mr. Rhodes for the scholarship. In addition some definite quality of distinction, whether in intellect or character, is the most important requirement.
before the district Dr. Emory Lindquest, president of Bethany college and secretary of the Kansas selection committee, announced the names of ten Kansas students. He said those delegated the honor will receive two years of study at Oxford in England.
Thirty-two scholarships are assigned annually to the United States. The states are grouped into eight districts of six states each for the purpose of making appointments.
KU Sports Figures Popular With Police
Two KU sports figures are having their troubles with the local and out of town gendarmes.
or town guidance
Together head football coach J. V.
Sikes and basketball star Clyde
Lovellette have been charged with
speeding in Emporia and running
three stop signs in Lawrence.
Coach Sikes was charged Monday in Emporia with traveling 34 miles an hour in a 20-mile zone and posted a $10 cash bond.
a $1 case.
The step signs were all run by Lovellette. The first violation was on Nov. 1. The trial was Dec. 5 and he was fined $10. He appealed the case to the Douglas County District court.
Lovellette ran two more stop signs at 10th and Kentucky and 10th and Vermont Dec. 8. His trial for these violations is set for 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12. A $10 bond was posted on each charge.
Less Students Seek To Be 'Experts'
By Don Sarten
A glance through a "little black book" in the office of the graduate school reveals a decline in the number of students working toward a master's or doctor's degree in 1951-52 as compared to the peak year of '50-51.
But as the years passed by the University slowly expanded. By 1931
But figures for both years are magnified tremendously if you flip pages of the record back to the year 1920-21.
1920-21.
In those years following the first world war, KU's graduate school enrollment boasted what probably was an amazing total of 118. And there were only two more men than women! There were 60 men and 58 women.
a well-worn page about half-way through the notebook explained that regular students numbered 214, with a staff of 77 aiding their pursuit of an "expert in their field" rating.
There were more lean years in 1941-42-43-44 and '45 prior to the flood of returning vets from World War II. In the last year of the war, for example, there were only 22 regular students and 34 staff members in the graduate school.
If professional students, (ones who were working elsewhere, but studying part-time) limited enrollment, and seniors were included the total was a possible 88.
was a positive result. Then Johnny came marching home again for the second time. And again the graduate school began to grow.
Graduates furthering education in chemistry and social work are about even with 61 in the former classification and 59 in the other.
A peak was reached in 1950 when 761 men and 193 women were taught by 269 staffers.
A vast majority prefers graduate work in education. About 118 are in this field with psychology running second. Seventy-one men and women are exploring the whims of mankind.
This year there are 664 men and 182 women or 846 students. A few have dropped out, but the others are studying constantly and can be found in remote parts of the library. They are easily identifiable by the stacks of books you'll have to peer around to determine their identity.
Allen Crafton, professor of speech, will act as master of ceremonies for the program. The "Overture" will be by Tom Rea, instructor in speech.
The show is under the direction of M. C. Slough, associate professor of law, and will be staged by Don Dixon, assistant professor of speech.
Charles Oldfather, assistant professor of law, will sing ballads. Miss Elin K. Jorgensen, associate professor of music education, will give her interpretation of April Stevens as she sings "Something Elemental."
Miss Elaine Kutschinski, instructor in physical education, will give a modern dance called "Willy."
A nine-act play in six minutes, entitled "Tragedy of Brown," will be acted out by Mrs. William A. Conboy and Dan Palmquist, instructor in speech.
Four monologues will be included in the program. They will be "Good Gravy," by Harold G. Barr, professor of religion; "Cyrano de Bergerac Durante." by John L. Handy, Jr., instructor in English; "The Bartender and the Kid," by Madison Combs, Haskell instructor, and "January Appeal," by J. Neale Carman, instructor of romance languages.
A quartet composed of Clayton Krehbiel, instructor in music education; James Nickerson, associate professor of music education; Reinhold Schmidt, professor of voice; and Wayne Nelson, from Lawrence high school, will sing two songs.
Max Dresden, associate professor of physics, will play a few piano improvisations. Magic tricks will be revealed by Dale E. Turner, professor of religion.
A combo called "The Dead Beats" will furnish music. Included are Carroll D. Clark, professor of sociology; Laurence S. Bee, professor of home economics and sociology; James K. Hitt, registrar; Kenneth E. Rose, associate professor of mining engineering; C. F. Weinaug, professor of petroleum engineering; Karel Blaas, assistant professor of musical theory; Charles Oldfather; Leo Horacek, instructor in musical education; E. O. Stene, professor of political science; and Raymond Zepp, instructor in band.
A Salome dancer and a snake charmer will be featured in a carnival show presented by E. H. Taylor, professor of zoology.
Tickets may be purchased for 50 cents in Strong rotunda, the Union and in organized houses. Wednesday and Thursday tickets will additionally be on sale at the information booth.
"The faculty has been extremely co-operative and fun to work with, and students will be surprised at the amount of talent hidden among the KU faculty." Barbara Allen, AWS Memorial Scholarship chairman, said.
Sorority To Give $110 Scholarship
Gamma Phi Beta, social sorority,
will give a $110 Christmas Gift
scholarship to a woman student
who is working, in financial need,
and has a good academic and
personal record.
The applications may be picked up in the dean of women's office and are due at 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17. This is the fifth year the sorority has given a Christmas scholarship.
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