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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 1951
Draft Vote Halted By Senator's Death
Washington (U.P.)—Senate leaders postponed a showdown on the administration's 18-year-old draft bill today because of the death of Sen. Virgil M. Chapman, D., Kentucky.
A top-ranking democrat told reporters no business will be transacted at today's session. He said the senate will meet at noon and then adjourn to eulogies for Chapman.
The Kentuckian died this morning from injuries received in an automobile accident.
Chapman, a member of the senate armed services committee, played a leading role in consideration of the draft bill. He was the first to go on record in its favor after it was presented by the defense department.
Democratic leaders believed approval of the bill is practically certain. Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson, D. Tex., floor manager, has predicted the senate will pass a "good" bill
Postponement of the draft vote meant the end of a unanimous consent agreement reached yesterday Leaders have not decided when to resume consideration of the bill.
The principal controversy remaining appeared to be an amdmen sponsored jointly by Sens, Edwin C. Johnson, D., Colo., and John W. Bricker, R., Ohio. It would strip from the measure all the universal military training features.
In effect, adoption of the Johnson-Bricker amendment would reduce the measure to one which simply would draft 18-year-olds for 24 months of service. Present law permits the conscription of men 19 through 25 for 21 months of service.
The administration's bill would set up a permanent universal military service and training bill. It would require six years reserve service of draftees after they had completed their active duty tour.
UN May Not Give MacArthur Answer
Gen. Douglas MasArthur has asked the big question again, but there is no indication that he will get an answer from the United Nations.
He said on a battle-field visit to Korea yesterday that the Korean war was likely to settle down into a stalemate unless some "high level" decisions were made. He meant he wanted the U.N. to decide whether he should go all-out in an attempt to drive the Chinese Communists out of Korea or let things go along the way they are.
He needs two things to win the war: more troops and permission from the U.N. to bomb the Chinese any place he chooses, including across the boundary in their own country where they outfit their troops. It is unlikely he will get either one any time time soon.
The reason for that is that no nation is as heavily committed in Korea as the United States. Our casualties are now more than 52,000. No big American city and few small towns are untouched by the Korean war. That is not the case with our two principal allies in the anti-Communist coalition, Britain and France. Both have troops in Korea and they have suffered casualties. But neither Paris nor London dares take its eye off the main threat—the danger that Russia may start World War III and send the Red army sweeping to the English channel.
Lebanese Students Want K.U. Letters
Student Union Activities has received a letter from a society of Arab students who would like to correspond with University students.
dents. The society, Al Urwa Al-Wutthika is organized at the American University of Bierun, Lebanon.
It hopes to start a world-wide project of international correspondence to increase understanding among nations. Names and addresses of the members will be posted on a bulletin board in the Union.
The measure also would permit the president or congress to lower the active duty tour to four months upon the easing of international tensions. At that point, the draftees would be inducted into a national security training corps administered by a civilian-dominated board.
New Officers For Wesley
Betty Elith Brown, education junior is the new president of the Wesley foundation, a Methodist student group. Other cabinet members are Joy Hutcherson, College sophomore, vice-president and Helen Boring, College freshman, secretary.
The committees and members are:
The committees after members Program committee: Don Hull College junior, Jack Pickering, College freshman, Sue Swartz, education junior, and Dorothy Whitford, fine arts junior.
Worship committee: Carolee Eberhart, fine arts junior, Bennie Friesen, special student, Joy Hutcherson, College spohomore, Marilyn Polom, fine arts freshman, and Ronald Sammons. College freshman.
Personnel Committee: Dorothy Becker, College junior, Robert Kline, College freshman, Jean Scott fine arts sophomore, and Charles Van Meter, engineering sophomore.
Recreation committee; Kent Bowden, engineering freshman, Marilyn Lind, education junior, Dale Moore, fine arts freshman, and Joyce Poland, education junior.
Deputations committee: Lavonne Godwin, College freshman, and Robert White, business freshman.
Kitchen service committee: Jill Ogilvy, College sophomore, and Robert Perrill, College freshman.
World community committee; George Fosmire, College junior; and Nolin Masih, graduate student.
Student Religious committee:Dwight Adams, College sophomore,and Rosemary Scheuerman, College sophomore.
Publicity Committee: Elaine Blaylock. journalism junior.
Intramurals committee: Rodger Vaughan, fine arts sophomore.
A report on the wildlife of the Fort Leavenworth military reservation, written by a man who lost his life in the Pearl Harbor attack has been published by the University of Kansas Museum of Natural History and department of zoology
Student's Report Printed As Thesis After 10 Years
The author, Lt. Malcolm J. Brumwell, died December 14, 1941, of injuries sustained during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. When called into military service. Lieutenant Brumwell, whose home was Leavenworth, had completed requirements for the master's degree in zoology except publication of his thesis. He had received the A.B. degree from KU, in 1939.
Because his findings had scientific value, Professors A. B. Leonard and E. R. Hall prepared the manuscript for publication. "An Ecological Survey of the Fort Leavenworth Military Reservation" is a condensed version of the thesis.
The author found 164 kinds of birds, 47 kinds of mammals, 36 kinds of reptiles, and 12 kinds of amphibians on the reservation. Among them were such unusual species as the Rafinesque bat and the American wooddeck.
The term "ecological survey," according to Professor Leonard, refers to a survey explaining the relationships to one another of animals, plants, soil and climate. Substantial parts of the Fort Leavenworth reservation have been saved from the plow and ax, thus wildlife can be studied under more natural conditions than in the surrounding country.
University Club Plans Junior High Party
The University club will hold a junior high party at the club rooms from 8 to 10:15 p.m. Friday. Hosts for the meeting are: Mr. and Mrs. Marston McCluggage, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Traylor and Mr. and Mrs. G. K. Whitenight.
Children of University club members who are in junior high school will invite friends whose parents are not members of the club. Decorations will feature a St. Patrick's day theme.
Women interested in playing softball this spring, are urged to contact the intramural office in 102 Robinson gym immediately. Miss Ruth Hoover, associate professor of physical education, said that women may enter individually or as a team.
Womens' Softball Invitation Issued
Religious Week To Open Sunday
Dr. Nels Ferve, professor of philosophical theology at Vanderbilt university, will speak at the first union meeting for Religious Emphasis week at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 11 in the First Methodist church.
The first all-student meeting of the week will be the convocation at 9:20 a.m. Monday, March 12, in Hoch auditorium when Dr. Ferre will sneak on "Living in Crisis."
Dr. Ferre will also lead "Whither Bound," daily informal discussions at 4 p.m. in the Union lounge.
"Love and Marriage" discussions will be held daily at 3 p.m. in the Associated Women students lounge, 220 Strong hall. The Rev. Paul Deats, Methodist representative, will lead the discussion on Monday, March 12, and Tuesday, March 13. Lawrence S. Bee, professor of sociology, will lead the discussion Wednesday, March 14.
Luncheon discussions on good living will be led daily at 11:30 a.m. by Dr. Frank Rearick, Presbyterian representative, at Westminster house, 1221 Oread. Beginning Tuesday, Dr. Rearick will also lead discussions at a "coffee break" at 9:30 a.m. at Westminster on "what is required of us."
A smoker and informal discussion for men will be held at 8 p.m. Monday, March 12, on "God and a Faith Adequate and Essential for Our Living." Place will be announced later.
An informal discussion for women only will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, at Westminster house. The topic will be a "gab fest" on "Women's Part in This Crisis."
Lère will be a union banquet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, at which Dr. Ferre will discuss "Prayer and Providence." Tickets may be obtained at the Westminster house.
Dancing Was Sin, But Times Change
The final all-student meeting will be a union meeting at 7:30 p.m Thursday, March 15.
By BEN HOLMAN
The Executives' ball, sponsored by the Business School association, has the unique distinction of being the first dance to have reserved tables in the Union.
The ball, which will be held from 9 p.m. to midnight Saturday in the Union ballroom, was begun last year upon a suggestion that something be done to better relations between instructors and students.
The dance is informal. Music will be provided by Gene Hall and his orchestra. Admission is $1 and table reservations 25-cents. Reservations are free to B.S.A. members.
In the past the University has witnessed its share of novel dance arrangements. In 1949 a "Soybean Stomp" was held in the parking area between Strong hall and Bailey Chemical laboratories. Over the dancing area 100 pounds of soybean meal was sprinkled. The object—stomp the beans.
Hoch auditorium was known as the "K.U. Country club" in 1942 until complaints from Kansas citizens ended business. The last dance held there was a New Year's Eve dance. Gas shortages had prevented the students from going to Kansas City for the celebrations.
Things really went off the deep end in the 1945 "Slobbovian Stomp". Highlight of the affair was the crowning of Miss "Jinx Rasputinburg" as queen of Slobbovia.
Shortage was the theme of an All-University Ration dance in 1943. As a result of rationing and the manpower shortage, the dance was held on a vice-versa basis. Women were advised to make their dates early.
The freshmen class in 1949 took seriously the advice to go jump in the lake. The theme of their dance that year was the "Deep Sea." Among other weird titles have been Hawaiian Hoola, Hob Nail Hop, Big Apple, and Anything Goes. -
Students have not always been free to give and attend dances. In 1919 an order from the student council forbade students from attending dances "thrown open to the public indiscriminately at a fixed price."
The Women's Student Government association raided unauthorized dances periodically. Women caught lost their "privilege" to attend any dance.
The W.S.G.A found it a bit difficult to catch the men, however. The fire escape was a popular escape route. A headline from the Kansan at that time read: "Tango hounds and lounge lizards first, not women and children."
1926 Firemen's ball in Lawrence was banned from student attendance under this ruling.
Many "big name" bands have appeared at the University at public dances. Included are Bob Crosby, Jan Savitt, Lucky Millinder, Jack Teagarden, Jimmie Luneford, Ben Pollack, Charlie Spivak, Charlie Barnett, Fletcher Henderson, Floyd Ray, Andy Kirk, Les Brown, and Duke Ellington.
Student government didn't look upon private enterprise with the esteem attributed to it today. In 1920 it passed a rule prohibiting "dances as private enterprise." The
The University and the Union were in a battle 10 years later when a law student sued for breach of contract after being denied admission to a mid-week dance. The student charged that his activities ticket stated that it admitted him to all mid-week activities. Attendance at these dances had been limited because of congestion on the dance floor. He pleaded his own case and asked for five dollars damages.
University dances have been the center of peculiar happenings. The Men's Student Council and the W.S.G.A. had a "ticket fight" in 1925. The battle began when the men reduced the admission to varsity dances. As the battle raged the women called the action ungentlemanly, but the men renilied: "Isn't that just like a woman?"
The height of confusion was reached in 1943 when everybody showed up but the band. The band arrived two hours late and explained that slow war-time transportation had caused the delay.
Shenk Named Red Cross Drive Head
Henry A. Shenk, associate professor of physical education at the University, has been appointed chairman of the campus Red Cross drive.
Letters are being mailed to faculty employees, urging them to contribute to the drive. Faculty members and students may mail or take their contributions to 107 Robinson gymnasium.
The University has been assigned a quota of $1,500. Last year the quota was $1,080 and $1,213 was raised.
More than half the money raised locally will go to help train 4,126 persons in first aid, 577 persons in home nursing, and many others for civil defense. Professor Shenk said.
The local office also helps with the blood bank, gives aid to veterans and their families, furnishes emergency and disaster assistance, and provides various services for the veterans at Winter General and Wadsworth hospitals.
Delta Sigma Pi Has Initiation, Banquet
Seventeen men were recently initiated into Delta Sigma Pi, professional business fraternity. John Cannon, assistant professor of economics, spoke at a banquet in their honor.
A banquet held in the English room honored the initiates. The active chapter announced election of Shellhaas as keeper of the parchment scroll, an office awarded to the outstanding member of a newly-iniated class. Robert H. Morrison, instructor of business communications, made the installation address.
Initiates include Paul Arrowood, Jack Dausman, Donald Ferrell, Raymond Hower, Eugene Kennedy, Robert Lennartz, Kenneth Meedaris, Keith Moore, Robert Schroff, Joseph Scudder, Robert Shaw, John Howard Shellhaas, Robert Shinn, Lynwood Smith, Kenneth Stephenson, Joe Strong, and B. Onon Vandergift II.
An intranural table tennis doubles tournament will be held in the Union recreation room at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 13 through Thursday, March 15.
SUA To Hold Table Tennis Meet
Each organized house may enter two doubles teams. Any additional teams must enter under their own names.
Students who wish to enter the tournament must register at the Student Union Activities office before Monday, March 12. There will be an entry fae of 50 cents a team.
A traveling trophy will be awarded the winner and medals given to the first and second place teams.
First Aid Speeded By New X-Ray Film
Bethesa, Md., —(U.P.)— Naval surgeons today praised a new type of X-Ray film which can be developed in one minute in daylight and will permit quick treatment of wounded troops near front lines.
Navy officers said the film also may be used in civilian operating rooms and accident cases. It can be developed in sunlight and without liquids, and can be exposed through any conventional X-ray machine. It then is developed by running through "ringers" in a small portable box.
Spokesmen for the Plaroid corporation, Cambridge, Mass., and the Picker X-ray corporation, Cleveland, which developed the film, said it is intended to supplement rather than replace present X-rays which take about 30 minutes to develop in a darkroom.