PAGE TEN UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1951 Thought For The Day — "Do not waste your time on Social Questions. What is the matter with the poor is poverty. What is the matter with the rich is uselessness."—George Bernard Shaw. Swan Song At last the time has come to fold up our typewriter, tear up the thesaurus, and silently steal away. For eight weeks we enjoyed ourselves shaking idols, rousing righteous indignation, and just getting things off our chest. We trust that you haven't been bored and we hope that you've been amused once or twice. We didn't expect to set the world on fire or noticeably alter the course of history, but we did want to call certain conditions to the attention of our readers and hope that they would react. They did Our respect for our readers has increased considerably and judging by their letters and comments, we have come to the conclusion that there is yet hope for our generation and that even some college students know how to think. We'll make our final bow now and amidst cries of "Sie semper tyrannis," turn over the copy pencil to our very capable successor, Ed Chapin. —J. A. B. Meet Mr. Chapin To those of you who followed the socialized medicine controversy earlier in the term, Mr. Chapin, the new editor-in-chief, needs no introduction. It was his editorial on the advantages of the National Health Insurance which touched off the powder keg and his reply to the irate doctor's letter gave some of his background. For those of you who missed that answer or have forgotten his qualifications, we shall repeat the list. Mr. Chapin is 28 years old, spent five years in the army during World Fiasco II and has traveled in most of the states, Italy, Germany, and Russia (as far as Kiev and Odessa). During this time he spent six months in a prisoner-of-war camp of which he has many "fond" memories. A native of Missouri, he went to high school and worked at various jobs throughout Kansas City and environs and since he started at K.U. has become quite familiar with Kansas and its problems. All in all, we think he is well qualified for the position he has been elected to, and we wish him the best of luck. -J. A. B. The Public's Pulse What The Dove Missed Dear Editor. I should like to make a few pertinent comments concerning a recent issue of the Dove, campus "liberal" magazine. Some constructive criticism is needed. Space does not permit a complete analysis, but it should be pointed out that in an issue devoted to campus affairs two important problems were not discussed: First, the high cost of living for students, involving among other things, the relatively high Union food prices and the high rentals for living quarters for both single and married students; and second, the problem of racial discrimination on and off the campus in athletics, housing, theaters, and restaurants. A considerable part of the Dove dealt with the All Student Council. The point was made that there is need for having the uncensored voice of our organizational representatives in determining campus policies. Organizational representatives with full voting powers seems to be the answer, considering our condition. It was pointed out that Pachacamac, N.O.W., and some independents represent the fraternities and sororities and not the majority of K.U. students. Important as just representation is, there are other issues that could—and should—have been mentioned. For instance, the poor management of the campus chest, which now seems to be a "political plum" instead of a serious obligation. The Dove could have asked the A.S.C. why it gives money to a student organization (KuKu's) that discriminates against Negroes, which is ex-could have asked about the Council's constitution. Also, the magazine could have asked about the Council's blocking of all attempts to make campus elections more democratic, and its general "do-nothing" policy with regards to other student needs. The critical point was missed that a new independent student party is needed that will unite all independent students on a minimum program which should include opposition to state budget cuts in education, more low cost housing, lower fees, expanded book store facilities, elimination of discrimination, and higher wages for student help. One article in the Dove raised for the first time in a long period the question of student wage rates. It should have mentioned that the Student Union pays some of its help a mere 60 cents an hour with no tips, no meals, and no wage raises even after more than a year's work (also, the fantastically low rate of 50 cents an hour at the University library.) The wage rates of other groups also merit investigation. The Dove article says "nothing" can be done about the low wage scale. A little thought would show that much can be done. For instance, why shouldn't there be more student pressure in the form of letters to the editor, action by the A.S.C. (or at least a definitive report on the actual state of affairs), action by the American Federation of Teachers or American Association of University Thanks From An English Student Dear Sir: I am enclosing herewith a letter, for which I hope you will be able to find space, so that I may be able to thank so many people to whom thanks are due. My year of graduate study finishes in a few days, and I shall shortly be on my way from this part of the world, very regretfully. I have had a wonderful time here "on the hill" and have tried to express the feelings of a year into a few paragraphs, inadequately, since I could write a book on the subject and still not be able to say everything. One year ago, sitting comfortably on a case of dynamite and smoking my pipe in Scotland, I received a notification that I was to attend the University of Kansas for graduate study in engineering. "Kansas? That's somewhere in the middle of America, occupied by dust-bowls, isolationists and fiery evangelists, isn't it?" Further research showed that there was a university at a little village called Lawrence, and that it actually had an enrollment of over 8,000. Two weeks later, after fixing an overdraft at the bank and buying some presentable clothes, I went to Prestwick with a group of friends who had come to see me off. Unfortunately, since the B.O.A.C. (O for occasional) Speedbird was 20 hours late, the evening finished with my seeing them off. My arrival at Lawrence was in conspicuous, unhalced by trumpets, crumptoms or even tea, but I was soon introduced to many people who brought light to my bewilderment, and then doused that light by presenting me with a form that appeared to be six yards long, seeking much personal information in duo-decuplie. Pleasant "digs" were found for me at the foot of Kansas' unique mountain, sunry courses were brought to my attention, books and papers were purchased and suddenly, after five quiet years in industry, I found I was once again a student. Hell's Teeth! A student again! Having to attend classes, write papers, do assignments in the evening instead of going out with the boys (and girls), learn to type for fear the professor should be unable to decipher my heliogryphics and, worst of all, be braced to defend myself against the American terror weapon, the V-5 of modern psychological warfare, the "shotgun". With a struggle, I managed to survive and found that not only was I still alive but that I was enjoying myself; in fact, I was having a whale of a fine time, and it is with deep regret that I have to leave K.U., to start a year travelling around industries in America. I have been thrilled at all the basketball games, cheered myself hoarse at the football games, shouted the Rock Chalk yell, I learned a lot of invaluable material, made innumerable fine friends and, all in all, had such a wonderful time that this year will forever remain one of the highlights of my life. To my friends, and to my enemies, to the students and faculty, to K.U. and to Kansas, I should like to say a very heartfelt "Thank you, you you have been wonderful." I have never found a more hospitable and friendly part of the world in all my travels, and I shall always be hoping for an opportunity to return later. If any of my friends should be over in The Dove may have created a spark, but there is a long way to go for good student government at K.U. Professors, and more editorials in the Kansan. (Name withheld by request and for good reason) Graduate student JOIN THE MARCH OF DIMES Britain, it would give me the greatest pleasure to meet them, and, in a small way, try to repay them for all that they have done for me. Thank you, K.U. thank you, H.C. Philip J. Butcher Philip J. Butcher Graduate Student, E.C.A. Fellowship Mechanical Eng. University Daily Hansan News Room K.U. 251 Adv. Room K.U. 376 Student Newspaper of the UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Editor-in-chlef John A. Bannigan Managing Editor Business Manager Emily C. Stewart Gerald Mosley Francis J. Kelley Patricia Arthur McIntire. John Corporo Assistant City Editors Dewayne Ogles bees, Charles Price, Bud Rodgers, Dead Vinson Kniewer Photographer Harold Benjamin Society Editors Janet Organ, Mel刘火 Asst. Soc. Editors Virginia Johnstone Telegraph Editor John S. Hill Asst. Tel Editors Bill White, She Lee peard, Lloyd Holbock, Steve Ferro. Asst. Sports Editor Marvin Artl Editorial Asst. Pete Nori Advertising Mgr. Joseph Ware National Adv. Mgr. Charlotte Giese Circulation Mgr. Joseph Lewi Classified Adv. Mgr. Virgil Coppegd Photographer Asst. Managing Editors: Edward Chapin Francis Cordray, Patricia Janser Jason Metcalf Now that World War II $^{34}$ is here and III seems to be approaching, far-sighted Rodney Nipnap suggsets the University start building its next memorial now—another campanile behind Robinson gym so persons in Sunnyside can hear, too. All the chinneys on Bailey Chem. Lab. are, we are told, designed to carry the smelly fumes safely away. Maybe that's what they were designed to do. College expense accounts are taking another upward surge now that the cost of living has gone up a nickel a quart—and for 3.2 at that. H-U-R-R-Y Ends Thursday NO WAY OUT RICHARD WIDMARK - LINDA DARNELL - STEPHAN M. NALLY AN ADULT PICTURE Feature Times: 1:00-3:06 5:12-7:18-9:26 - ALSO - Color Cartoon Leggy-Luscious and Lovely Girls of . . . 1000 Delights!! WEDNI Watch for "HAMLET" Shows Continuous—Open 12:45 HELD OVER NOW thru THURSDAY Bing Crosby Nancy Olson "MR. MUSIC" erms; C with thee paid during t sept Sat city Dall alism bay befo TODAY - THURSDAY Adm. 25c-60c Michael Denison Dulcie Gray "THE GREAT MISSOURI RAID" 5 word dditior Color by Technicolor MOM'S Chir phone : STARTS FRIDAY REGION WIDE WORLD PREMIERE. Wendell Corey MacDonald Carey Ellen Drew Ward Bond AYHA int sur shot held. Tl one-stop cur, fin Gift Sh SEE THE Express! What? Where? Conn. 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