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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
MONDAY, MARCH 19. 1951
Students Hit Proposed Forced Sale Of Jayhawker
Student opinion is almost evenly divided on whether or not the Jayhawker should be combined into one issue. But most of the students questioned did not think subscription to the book should be compulsory.
Doerr Casebier, College sopho-
bore: "I buy the Jayhawker every
year, and if it will lower the cost by
making its purchase compulsory, I
am for it. (Anything to save a dime
for beer.) As for a single issue, That
I am against, because I like to use
the first issue as a reference when
looking up a lady."
LOOKING FORWARD
Andrew Donnelly, graduate student:
"I don't think it should be compulsory. A good thing needs no compulsion. I think an annual would be more compact, more convenient, as a record of one's school year if it were a single issue."
if were James Ralston, education junior:
"I believe that the Jayhawker should be in one compact issue because this would create much more interest and since the Jayhawker is supposed to be a 'reminder of vesteyears' a definite theme with a lot of continuity should be interwoven throughout. I think that the price
of the Jayhawker should be included in enrollment fees because it would lower the price considerably."
John A. Bannigan, graduate student: "If the cost of the 'Greek's Memory Book' commonly known as the Jayhawker were to be made part of the activity fees, I would refuse to pay it. This proposal of the A.S.C. is, in my opinion, merely a subterfuge for getting the student body to defray the cost of the fraternity social register. As to whether the magazine should be an annual, I can honestly say that I don't care if it ever comes out as long as I don't have to pay for it. I will say it should be more carefully supervised on the financial side so that the student funds will not have to be used making up a $2,600 deficit as they were in 1949."
Kathryn Coolidge, College Sophomore: "No, the Jayhawk should not be compulsory because individuals who enjoy the annual will buy it anyway and those that aren't interested should not be under compulsion to buy it.
"No, you couldn't enjoy the benefits of the annual during the year as you could otherwise."
Myra Roesler, College freshman:
"No. It should not be compulsory because the Jayhawker editors might think they didn't have to keep up the quality because they would have as many sales anyway.
"No. It's a lot of fun to get them at different times of the year. It feels as if you're keeping up on what happens."
Deloros Eckwall, College freshman: "Yes, compulsory purchase is a good idea because it would lower the cost and consequently lower the purchasing fee of the yearbook. They would be able to estimate the exact number needed."
"No. You'd forget the fun you had at the activities because you might have forgotten what happened by the time one issue came out."
Thomas Schlotterback, special student: "All it is is a bunch of pictures somebody took of his friends. I don't think it should be put on the activity fees. I wouldn't have one in the house anyway. I think if the pictures included more of the student body than just particular groups it would be better. The independent student has been neglected. If they have to have it I think the quarterly idea is best. Then if your picture should happen to appear you'd only have to buy one section of it."
Roy B. Zimmerman, College sophomore: "I definitely think that we should have a one-issue Jayhawker. If the one issue would cost as much as the present four-issue book then it should not be compulsory to buy one. However, if the cost could be kept low enough.
it should be compulsory and included in the activity fee."
Forrest Slaughter, graduate student: "I don't think it should be compulsory because not everyone is equally interested. I think they should be combined."
Ronald Washington, fine arts sophomore: "I don't believe any person should be compelled to buy anything from the school except what is necessary. I believe the issues should be combined for obvious reasons."
Kenneth Baker, College sophomore: "No. Everyone doesn't care to read them and it would add another fee to enrollment expenses.
Lou Smith, College senior: "I don't think it should be compulsory because the school is so large that obviously everyone would not enjoy it equally. I think putting it out in separate issues is good."
Yes it should do it should make much difference, however.
Alice Milligan Is Queen Of Hob Nail Hop Dance
Alice Milligan, College sophomore, was crowned queen of the Hob Nail Hop at the engineers' annual dance March 17. Nancy Neighbor, fine arts sophomore, and Ruth Crow, College sophomore, were chosen attendants.
were closed. Miss Milligan was the nominee of students in the department of architecture. Miss Neighbor was the nominee of students in the department of aeronautical engineering, and Miss Crow, by those in the department of civil engineering.
Miss Milligan was escorted to the stage by Robert Smith, assistant professor of applied mechanics. Miss Crow was escorted by Thurmul F. McMahon, assistant professor of civil engineering, and Miss Neighbor was escorted by James Hausman, associate professor of air science.
Dean T. DeWitt Carr of the School of Engineering and Architecture presented the queen with a bouquet of red roses and a loving cup. The attendants were presented bouquets of carnations by their escorts.
Everything went according to plan at the Hob Nail Hop, and there's good reason.
In past years the queen has been kidnapped and the ballot box stolen. Last year a stink-bomb exploded during the dance.
This year the engineering students took every precaution to see that the big dance went off without incident.
From 10 a.m. to midnight on
March 17, the night of the dance, the Military Science building, the site of the Hop, was under guard. All of the doors, except one, were locked. At the unlocked door a guard stood watch with a shot gun.
Beginning at 6 p.m., a special policeman, hired by the students, stood guard at the entrance. Intermittently during the day, would-be marauders attempted to enter. All attempts ended in failure.
The Hop was attended by 400 persons. The Varsity Crew orchestra played. During intermission a musical skit depicting life in Marvin hall was presented. The skit was written and directed by Charles Carpenter, engineering junior.
Parts of the skit impersonated faculty members of the School of Engineering. Also enacted were the painting of the statue of Uncle Jimmy Green and an impersonation of law students.
The St. Patrick's day theme dominated the decorations. Large green spotlights were focused on the walls. Giant shamrocks hung from the ceiling. Clusters of balloons hung over and covered the stage. Around the hall were green and white candles.
ABOVE IS SHOWN the remodeled Robinson gym swimming pool, re-opened after the completion of nine-month's work. The pool has been lengthened to a regulation 60 feet and has four marked lanes for swimming meets; pool depth has been graded down to $8\frac{1}{2}$ feet. New filters assure a complete change of water every six hours. New tiling, a new ventilating system, an acoustically treated ceiling, and more space for spectators are other added features.
Union Activities Positions Open
Students interested in applying for positions of president, vicepresident, secretary, treasurer, and member of the board of directors of Student Union Activities may obtain application forms at the Student Union Activities office.
The deadline for submission of applications is Monday, April 2.
Vespers Fine Critic Says
Rv LOU FRY
Approximately 400 students took part in the 108th All-Musical Vespers in Hoch auditorium Sunday.
The University Symphony orchestra, directed by Russell L Wiley, professor of band and orchestra, opened the program.
The audience received enthusiastically "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," written and guest-conducted by Thomas Gorton, dean of the School of Fine Arts. Divided into four movements, it tells the story of Ichabod Crane. The "Country Dance" was a sprightly movement with a lilting melody.
"Hosanna" (Christiansen) a n d "Sunrise" (Taneyef) were outstanding numbers presented by the University A Cappella choir, directed by D. M. Swarthout, professor of piano. In "Hosanna," the bass section was especially to be commanded. Other voices balanced well. "Sunrise" was done exceptionally well; the choir displayed a great dynamic range, beginning pianissimo and ending with ringing climax.
The University Men's Glee club, directed by Joseph F. Wilkins, professor of voice, sang two rousing numbers, "You Are the Land I Love," and "Brothers, Sing On!" The popular western ballad, "Cool Water," was an enjoyable number by the glee club. Jay Nixon, fine arts senior, sang the incidental bardot soles of the first and last numbers in the group. Nixon has a pleasing voice and sings with assurance and ringing tones.
The finale, "Overture to Die Meistersinger" (Wagner), was played by the University band under the direction of Professor Wiley.
Two representatives of the North American Aviation company of Los Angeles, Calif., will hold job interviews today and Tuesday for engineering seniors who will be graduated in June and August.
Firm To Interview Engineers For Jobs
The men, R. C. Dye and L.C. Reith, want mechanical, electrical, chemical, and aeronautical engineers, and majors in engineering physics.
Dean T. DeWitt Carr of the School of Engineering said that interested seniors should sign for interviews in his office, 111 Marvin hall.
German Rearmament Unpopular, Editor Says
The German people are not enthusiastic to be rearmed. Eric Brost, editor of the Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung, German newspaper, told delegates and students attending the International Relations clubs regional convention March 16.
"People think that Germany would be enthusiastic to get arms again, but actually the opposite is true," Brost said. "Rearmament is being discussed in Germany but this doesn't mean that the people want the old military government back."
The editor of the second largest newspaper in West Germany gave several reasons for the German attitude.
US Friendliness Surprises Editor
The friendliness of the American people came as a surprise to Eric Brost, editor of the "Westdeutsch Allgemeine Zeitung," second largest newspaper in West Germany.
The editor told some of the differences between his paper and an average American paper. Ninety-six per cent of the circulation is through subscriptions and the paper is delivered to the homes. The remaining four per cent is sold on the street. "It is a custom in Germany and people just don't buy papers on the street," he said.
The editor, who addressed members of the Mississippi Valley South Region of International Relations club convention, said that he expected to be greeted with resentment. "I could hardly blame U.S. citizens for feeling some resentment, and am surprised at the friendliness extended to me," he said while having coffee in the Union building.
Brost is making his first visit to the United States and will fly back to Germany. Tuesday, April 27.
Brost speaks good English, but rather slowly and very deliberately. When asked about the German views on the Marshall Plan, he replied that many people do not know the many aspects of the plan.
"The press has not really fulfilled its duties in informing persons of the plan," he said. "Many of the Germans think that the Marshall Plan lies in American interest and not theirs," he explained.
But it is not fair to credit communism with all of the blame for the unrest, he contended, "There are nationalists in Germany who cause a lot of the trouble," he said.
The German people are grumbling most of the time, he said. They would rather support their share of a European army rather than bearing the full load of the occupation forces. Brost said.
Brost reiterated the German views on the rearmament at a banquet for the delegates to the IRC convention, Friday evening.
"In 1945 Germany was defeated and does not want to go through it again," he said. "Germany is at the border of the two words. Everyone in Germany knows that in a war, Germany would bear the first sacrifices."
Since Germany is separated into two parts, war between the East and West would be a fight between countrymen, Brost said.
He gave the weakness of the occupation army as another reason for German distaste for rearmament.
When the question of rearming Western Europe is raised, the German people think that all of Western Europe except Germany will be rearmed, he said. Although the Allies have promised to protect Western Germany, the people either don't know it or don't believe it, the editor added.
"The German people are convinced that if war comes, these troops would not be able to defend Western Europe." Brost explained.
"There are still laws in existence which impede economical development. There is still a steel quota. This has been used as propaganda material by the Communists," he said.
Allied rule in itself is a bad psychological thing for the German people. Brost explained.
He added that the Germans also complain about the occupation costs, which are more than 41% million francs each year.
Art Conference Termed A Success
The 11th annual High School Art conference which was held at the University the past weekend was "the most successful ever held." Miss Maud Ellsworth, associate professor of education, said.
Paintings, drawings, poster designs, and handcrafts were sent to the conference by 35 junior and senior high schools. Miss Ellsworth said: There were 350 pieces of work on display on the second floor of Strong hall. Miss Marjorie Whitney who had charge of the conference estimated that between 800 and 900 children and teachers attended.
No prizes are awarded at the conference, but a rating sheet is filled out by judges for each piece of work.
The judges were; Mrs. Ruth White, Muskogee, Okla.; Mrs. Joan Nordling, Philbrook Museum, Tulsa, Okla.; and Sheldon Carey, associate professor of ceramics at KU.