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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1950
Atomic Misnomers Should Be Clarified
In a democracy based on technology which in turn is based on science, it is essential to have a large mass of people who are not scientists, but who can understand the problems of science.
That was the opinion expressed by Dr. Max Dresden, associate professor of physics, Thursday, in the second lecture of a series of 10 atomic energy lectures to be presented this semester.
Dr. Dresden emphasized the simplicity of effecting atomic breakdowns.
"When you rub your fingers together, atomic systems are disrupted and many electrons are pushed out of their orbits," he explained. After showing how all materials in the universe are made up of molecules, which in turn are composed of atoms, Dr. Dresden pointed out that the term "atomic energy" is a mis-nomer.
"Nuclear Energy" is the proper term, for it is not the atom itself that physicists try to split but the nucleus of the atom, he pointed out. "Almost all the mass of an atom is concentrated in the nucleus, and it is this nucleus, which is made up of protons and neutrons, that gives off the tremendous amounts of energy when it is split," he said. The term "atom smasher" is also a misnomer since it is really the nucleus which is "smashed" and not the atom.
In connection with the theories which led up to the release of nuclear energy. Dr. Dresden tried to stress the importance of theoretical physics in the progress of science.
"Einstein, by speculating on empty space, reached the conclusion that under certain conditions, neither the law of conservation of energy nor the law of conservation of mass would hold." Dr. Dresden explained.
He cited the fallacy in the complacency, smugness, and conceit of the American people, who think that the U.S. has the "atomic secrets" or peculiar "know-how" which sets us above other nations.
"The German idea of the superiority of their science, 'If we can't do it, nobody can' is an error we would do well to avoid." Dr. Dresden warned, "and we should be wary of this growing feeling of superiority."
Bridge Winners Announced
First place winners of the monthly master point bridge tournament Wednesday were Herman Lohrengel, engineering junior; and W. W. Scott. Richard Harper, fine arts junior; and John Denman, engineering senior, placed second
Co-ops Related To Democracy'
The terms co-operative and democracy are very closely related said Dr. John Ise, professor of economics, at a co-op open house held in the Kansas room of the Union Thursday night.
"A co-operative movement must have the elements of a democracy," said Dr. Ise. He compared the co-operative movement at the University with the co-operative system he he�n navi an navian countries and stated that "If we get enough of it, we might make a democracy out of it.
"A co-operative movement requires a great deal of work in order that it function properly and considerably more time is spent in open discussion.
The principal advantage of co-op houses is that better conditions can be maintained on a given expenditure."
Dr. Ise has contributed a great deal to the development of co-ops at K.U. and was an instructor here when the movement received its initial drive toward organization. He has observed their rapid growth on the hill with a great deal of amazement and commented that "The co-ops are building a firm foundation comparable to the Scandinavian commonwealth and are providing the machinery for achieving a given purpose which is the aim of any cooperative movement."
D. Irse's talk was part of the program scheduled for the observance of K.U. Co-op week which began Sunday, Feb.19, and will end with a dance from 9 p.m. to midnight Saturday in Harmon house.
The purpose of K.U. Co-op week has been to get students and faculty members better acquainted with the local co-operative organizations.
Three Cases Of Influenza Listed Today
Three new cases of influenza reported today brings the total to 48 in Watkins hospital since the first of this month. Vaccinations are still being given at the hospital.
J. M. Mott, Douglas county health officer, has received reports of 29 cases, with 24 of these being from Watkins hospital. "I imagine there's a lot of influenza, but many doctors have no facilities with which to check for sure." Dr. Mott explained. "While the clinical diagnosis indicates influenza, hospital equipment is necessary to be sure."
Lawrence Memorial hospital reports no increase in influenza. While there are "no more than five actual cases," Mrs, Mary Dunden, superintendent, reports "a number" of patients in the hospital following the "ill effects" of influenza.
Council Says Let 'Em Vote
Whether it is right for the All Student Council to take away the voting privilege of the organizational representatives on political issues was discussed by the Presidents' council of the A.W.S. Thursday.
The presidents' council of the Associated Women Students believes the organizational representatives are more representative of their groups than are the elected members, because they go to their own executive boards and discuss the A.S.C. questions. This is not so true of the elected representatives, although some of the political party executive boards meet to determine party politics, council members said.
The two alternatives to the voting problem are (1) to eliminate organizational representatives from A.S.C., or (2) to give them complete voting privileges, the council decided.
Opponents of the plan argue that the representatives are unnecessary since they usually cannot vote on political issues. The president's council feels that they can add to the discussions.
The council will meet again on Thursday, March 16.
Play Tryouts To Be Monday
Tryouts for a one-act melodrama entitled "The Villain's Downfall" or "Crime Does Not Pay" will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, in the auditorium of Green hall.
Jane Schmidt, College junior, is both author and director of the play which will be presented during March with two plays directed by Bernice Brady, education senior.
Rushina Svstems To Be Studied
Freshman dormitory and rushing systems at the University of Oklahoma will be studied by Miss Martha Peterson, assistant dean of women, and five representatives of the Women's Panhellenic council this week.
According to present plans which will go into effect the fall semester 1951, freshman women will be required to live in dormitories. University of Oklahoma instituted a similar rule last year. Since the new policy will create new problems in rushing and pledging by the sororities, the delegation will inspect the present system there and incorporate O.U.'s experience with the new ruling.
Patricia Glover, chairman of the rushing committee; Marie Schumacher, president of the council; and Carol Krebhiel, Virginia Carter, and Arlene Johnson are the five representatives from the Women's Panhellenic council.
Engineers Choose Council Delegates
William Heald, engineering senior,
was elected vice-president of the
Engineering council at a regular
meeting Wednesday.
Donald Woodson, engineering freshman, was appointed student representative of the Kansas State Research foundation to the engineering council. Kenneth Philo, engineering junior, was appointed to the council as representative for the Kansas State Geological survey.
The Engineering council is now accepting applications for positions on the Kansas Engineer, engineering students' publication. Those interested may apply to the Engineering council, 111 Marvin hall, before Wednesday, March 1.
Navy Officer's Body Found Near Salzburg
Vienna, Austria, Feb. 24—(U.P.) Police announced today that the body of Capt. Robert A. Karpe, American naval attache in Romania, has been found "smashed beyond recognition" in a railroad tunnel near Salzburg—an apparent murder victim.
Capt. Karpe, a close friend of Robert A. Vogeler, American executive recently convicted of spying in Hungary, disappeared a week ago while on his way home for reassignment after spending more than three years in Bucharest.
Police said they suspected murder and were investigating the death of the 50-year-old man on the theory that "a crime has been committed." Austrian ministry of interior officials said that thus clues they had "no definite clues."
The body of Captain Karpe, a Washington, D.C., resident, was found yesterday by trackwalkers on the Arlberg - Orient express line running from the Balkans to Paris. It was taken to the ninth U.S. army station hospital in Salzburg where it was identified from papers found in the pockets.
Captain Karpe left Vienna a week ago by train after spending 15 days here on his way home. While here he underwent what police described as minor medical treatment.
Mrs. Lucille Vogeler, Belgian-born wife of the American businessman who was sentenced to 15 years by a Budapest court last Tuesday on spy charges, said Captain Karpe and her husband had been friends since they attended the U.S. Naval academy at Annapolis together.
Captain Karpe visited the Vogeler home may times during Vogeler's confinement in Budapest. A week ago Wednesday night he escorted Mrs. Vogler's young sister, Pia Eykens, to the opera.
He returned to his quarters at the Bristol hotel around midnight to pack for the journey to Paris the next day. Discovery of his body was the first heard of him since then.
U. S. army authorities confirmed the identification and said that the Captain's death "looked like a planned job." His diplomatic passport was missing from among his documents.