1950
Kansas State Historical Society Topeka, Ks.
University Daily Kansan
O F THE U N I V E R S I T Y O F K A N S A S
Monday, May 1, 1950 Lawrence, Kansas
STUDENT NEWSPAPER
900 Hear Spellman Flay Communism
America is not immortal, his Eminence Francis Cardinal Spellman, Archbishop of New York, told 900 persons at the "I Am An American Day" banquet in the Community building Saturday.
Gov. Frank Carlson, Chancellor Deane W. Malotti, Dolph Simons, publisher of the Lawrence Journal World; and Mayor W. J. B. Turner of Lawrence spoke briefly preceding the Cardinal's address.
The Cardinal asserted that "Trait-orous Communists" and Communist sympathizers are using their freedom to destroy our freedoms." We must not be deluded that we can go on forever despite our enemies and despite ourselves, he explained. His Eminence questioned whether America was safer from the threat of Communism than European nations enslaved under the Red menace.
His Eminence pointed out that "We shall ourselves be guilty of contributing to our country's destruction if we do not protect her against the lust-born hates of Communist treacheries sweeping like scythes across the world, marring and despairing even the fair face of free America."
Freedom is ours by "right divine," he added. "We dare not barter liberty for Lunacy," the Cardinal emphasized.
"It is not enough to proclaim 'I Am An American,'" he stressed. To keep freedom we must defend it. He continued that our history is the struggle to maintain democratic ideals and thereby to seek security and personal liberty. We must prove our pride and love for America by daily deeds of loyal living, he explained.
"Therefore, do I pray you all, open wide your hearts to God. Let his love pour in and nourish you as in the fullbloomed glory of His grace you find within yourselves a strength beyond even the strength to die, a strength which is the strength for what we love, to live." He added that America stands before nations and peoples,怨之none and fearing none, asking from other nations cooperation and respect alone in rehabilitating and saving mankind.
Chancellor Malott stressed education as America's "first line of defense." "There is practically no other," he added. The Cancellor believes our own ignorance is more dangerous than the Iron Curtain.
He feels education is essential "To understand subtle forces at work undermining our democratic structure."
Governor Carlson stressed the need for a better conception of the responsibilities of patriotism. We cannot neglect "high ideals of patriotism and love of country," he said.
"Patriotism is more than thrills." Mayor Turner emphasized. It is in his opinion intelligent thought and a birth of unity within the nation.
Harry H. Woodring, former governor of Kansas and United States secretary of war was toastmaster. The Rev. George Towle, pastor of St. John's Catholic church, gave the benediction.
Simon W. Hurwitz, one-time Russian immigrant, received the "I Am An American" citizenship award by an unanimous vote of the Citizens' committee of Lawrence. The Lawrence dairy operator is the first recipient of the award which the committee plans to present annually.
Representatives of civic, fraternal military, labor and school groups marched in the afternoon parade. An estimated crowd of 10,000 persons saw members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Newman club, Catholic student group; D.A.R., the Lawrence Memorial and Junior High schools bands, boy scouts, the AM VETS junior cavalry, and the American Legion. One float carried students from Haskell institute innovative Indian costumes representing 18 tribes. "Uncle Sam" pointing the way into the future was the theme of the Newman club float.
DEAN L.D. HAVENHILL
Western Forces Ready For May Day Celebration
Dean Havenhill Dies April 29
Prof. L. D. Havenhill, dean emeritus of the School of Pharmacy, died at 6:40 p.m. April 29 in Watkins Memorial hospital.
Born in Newark, Ill., on April 5, 1870, Professor Havenhill attended the University of Michigan and received his Ph.C. and Ph.M. there. He received a B.S. from the University of Kansas in 1903, was made acting dean of the School of Pharmacy in 1925 and dean in 1926. He held that office until 1940, then continued to teach part time until 1945. time until 1945.
Professor Havenhill had been in failing health since January, and was admitted to Watkins hospital April 19.
Chancellor Deane W. Malott said, "the University is saddened by the years led the School of Pharmacy and death of Dean Havenhill, who for 15 gave loyal and devoted service to the University for 46 years."
Berlin, May 1—(U.P.)Anti-Communist western police pelted Soviet sector police with stones today in a flareup in the heart of Berlin after two huge May day demonstrations by more than 750 thousand persons.
He is survived by two sons, Marshall A. Havenhill, K.U.'22, of Kansas City, Mo; and Robert S. Havenhill, K.U.'25, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; and a brother, Mark Havenhill, of California, Mrs. Havenhill died in 1948.
Funeral services will be held at the Rumsey Funeral home at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. J. Allen Reese, dean of the School of Pharmacy said that there would be no pharmacy classes that afternoon so students and faculty might attend.
Requiem Opens KU Music Week
Few of those who went to hear Verdi's "Requiem" in Hoch auditorium Sunday realized before it started that they would be listening to one of the finest musical events to be presented at the University in recent years.
Although its name, "Requiem," would be hardly apropos for the opening of Music Week, its musical excellence fit the occasion completely. The large participation was hopefully significant of the remaining events scheduled for the special week.
At 3 p.m. today, Rudolph Ganz, nationally known composer, conductor and pianist will present a recital in Strong auditorium. He will also speak at the banquet for the School of Fine Arts at 6:30 p.m. today in the Kansas room of the Union.
D. M. Swarthout, dean of the School of Fine Arts, who directed the massive University Festival chorus and orchestra of more than 300 persons in the "Requiem" is to be congratulated for his excellent work.
Verdi wrote music for the "Requiem" that was at all times parallel with the content of the mass and Dean Swarthout interpreted it with precision and beauty.
Before the first part, "Introit and Kyrie", was finished, the audience had a chance to hear all the soloists, individually, and collectively. They were Maud Nosler, soprano from Chicago; Irene Peabody, associate professor of voice, mezzop-soprano; Clayton Krehbiel, assistant instructor in education, tenor; Reinhold Schmidt, associate professor of voice, bass.
the second part, "Dies Irae"
which opens with the full power of
chorus and orchestra has all the fascination of Verdi's music coupled with the imploring beauty of the text of the mass.
Notable in the "Dies Irae" was a lovely duet by the soprano and mezzo-soprano, as well as solos by the tenor and bass.
Professor Schmidt, who had sung Mozart's "Requiem" earlier in the day was not sufficiently tired to prevent an excellent performance in the afternoon.
"Sanctus and Benedictus" which is the fourth part of the "Requiem" as Verdi wrote the music, was a brilliantly executed double chorus, almost jubilant in character.
The final "Libera Me"—the part which Verdi originally wrote for the Rossini "Requiem"—is chanted in the Catholic church over a casket and is an appeal to the Lord for deliverance from eternal death.
With the music, "Libera Me" becomes a powerful prayer, in this case with a fine solo by Miss Nosler. Herabsolute clarity and the bell-likequality of her voice were an asset to the chorus.
The orchestra should be mentioned for its close attention to Dean Swarthout which produced a far better orchestra than has been heard here for some time.
The chorus also obeyed every movement of the dean's baton and the long a cappella passages were remarkably done.
Professor Lists Ways Latin Americans See US
Trouble between Latin America and the United States is caused by misunderstanding and stereotyped thinking, Dr. Asher Christensen, professor of political science at the University of Minnesota, told students at the observation of Cervantes Day Saturday.
"Latin Americans see us as north-"
"Latin Americans see us as a vern Europeanans, with the characteristic blond hair and blue eyes," Dr. Christensen said. "Secondly, they see us as a Protestant nation, while they are predominately Catholic. Also, they feel we are not too interested in religion, and it does not play too large a part in our lives.
"They are convinced we think the arts are unimportant, and our manners are atrocious. They do not understand that it is considered all right in this country to inquire into a man's business, health, and other private affairs.
The most threatening of several flurries of roughness occurred in the Potsdamerplatz, where the American, British and Soviet sectors meet. Hundreds of Germans massed in the square taunted the Soviet-controlled police as "swine."
"There are several stereotypes attributed to us by Latin Americans which are good. For instance, in nations where only the upper classes are literate, our system of public education has a tremendous appeal.
East and West sector police joined forces to put down the stone throwing before it got well under way. The demonstrators fled as soon as a show of police force was organized.
Western military commanders armed 8 thousand troops in western Berlin to guard the chief danger spot in Communist May day celebrations throughout Europe. They threatened to meet any Communist invasion of Western Berlin with machine gun fire and artillery.
All available 12 thousand policemen in western Berlin were called out to prevent clashes between the rival demonstrations of the east and west groups. Allied troops were placed on a standby alert, but authorities said they would not be thrown into action unless German police were unable to handle the situation.
for their rally the western Berliners adopted the theme: "For peace in freedom; against unity in chains."
Chiggers, Fleas, Attract1,500
More than 1,500 persons visited the department of entomology's open house in Snow Hall, April 28, Dr. Charles Michener, associate professor of entomology, said today.
An agricultural entomology display showed and described the many insect pests. Various chemicals and methods of combating these destructive insects were exhibited and explained.
"We were very well satisfied with the showing," Dr. Michener said, "Most of the work connected with the open house was done by students who took time off from class work and graduate studies to work on the displays. Many of them were up Thursday night making labels and putting on the finishing touches, and we feel that the time spent in many hours of hard work was well repaid."
Another room showed many benefic
tious items such as honey bees, lace
The entire main floor of Snow hall was filled with almost every interesting insect known and informative guides made the more than an hour-long tour an educational one.
Most of the insect displays were shown under microscopes that gave the visitors an opportunity to see living lice, chiggers, ants, termites, ticks, mites, fleas, and many other insects as they fight for their existence in the insect kingdom.
insect for making shellac, silk worms, insects for fish, and the cochineal insect for making lip stick dye. A large bee colony was displayed in a glass covered container.
Various insects as used in art and advertising displays were shown. The patterns used in wallpapers showed butterflies, scorpions, and other insects.
The medical entomologists displayed many disease-carrying insects. Human body lice were displayed under microscopes feeding on a rabbit. Also displayed in this department was the pesky chigger, bane of picnickers.
A movie entitled, "Beneath Our Feet," showed the dramatic struggles in the insect world that go on around us day after day. A movie on butterflies was also shown.
Named after its founder, Dr. Francis Huntington Snow, chancellor of the University from 1890 to 1901, the museum exhibited as its final display, Dr. Snow's personal accession record for his collection of insects.
The Snow hall entomological museum probably drew as much favorable comment as any other single unit in the exposition. It contains almost three million specimens, the largest university entomological collection in the United States.
Museum tours every half hour by informative guides showed valuable collections of black scarab beetles, tiger beetles, cockroaches, crickets, grasshoppers, moths, and butterflies from all parts of the world.
"They admire our devotion to democratic systems, and are awed by our ability to make it work. We are much admired for our frankness, even though the Latin American frequently finds it disconcerting.
Students May Sign Application Cards
All students now enrolled in the University who plan to return for the summer session or the 1950 fall semester must sign a former student's application card in the registrar's office. 122 Strong hall, before the end of this semester.
This signing does not take the place of registration. The schedule is:
Tuesday, May 2          A, B, C,
Wednesday, May 3         D, E, F,
Thursday, May 4          G, H, I,
Friday, May 5           J, K, L,
Monday, May 8          M, N, O,
Tuesday, May 9          P, Q, R,
Wednesday, May 10        S, T, U,
Thursday, May 11       V, W, X, Y, Z.
All students who were unable to sign on their scheduled days may sign cards Friday and Saturday, May 12 and 13.