University Daily Kansan
47th Year No. 74
Thursday, Jan. 12, 1950
Lawrence, Kansas
STUDENT NEWSPAPER
State Mineral Production Set At High Value
Preliminary value estimates of Kansas mineral production in 1949 total approximately 345 million dollars, Earl K. Nixon, economic geologist of the state geological survey, said today.
Well drilling and the search for petroleum the past year were' the greatest on record. More than 78 new oil and four new gas pool discoveries resulted from the 3,500 wells drilled.
The outstanding discovery of the year was the Davis Ranch pool discovery in Wabaumse county, Mr. Nixon said. Harper county also entered the group of oil producing counties, making a total of 69 Kansas counties that produce oil or gas or both.
Production of Kansas lead, zinc and coal showed a decline in 1949. Coal production decreased because of labor difficulties. Lower prices of lead and zinc caused the production of these metals to drop.
Natural gas production in the state during 1949 will probably show an increase of approximately 10 per cent. Mr. Nixon said. Production should roughly total 260 billion cubic feet with a value of more than 15 million dollars.
Brick, tile, cement, and stone industries are "bright spots" in the mineral picture. Mr. Nixon said. These industries bring an annual income of 30 million dollars to the city, reflect the maintained trend in the building industry and the high quality of the local product.
The increased production of natural gas is explained by enlarged pipeline facilities and that by the rapid growth of new energy away from coal, Mr. Nixon said.
Preliminary mineral production estimates for 1949 are based on statistics published by the industries observed trends and office records, and from cooperative arrangements with the state corporation commissioner, the state mine inspector, and the United States bureau of mines.
"It should be remembered that these figures cover the value of raw minerals," Mr. Nixon said. "When refined or fabricated, the mineral value is very much greater.
The wife of Lee S. Cole, instructor in journalism, was reported in good condition at Watkins Memorial hospital, where she was taken Monday after having a severe nosebleed. She has received one blood transfusion. The wife of George B. Smith, dean of the School of Education, entered the hospital Wednesday for a physical check-up.
Beta Pi, the University chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, national Spanish honorary society, marked the completion of activity at Wednesday's meeting.
Spanish Society Finishes First Year
"Even the value of raw Kansas minerals is so large that it can best be seen in proper perspective by comparison with farm production of this predominantly agricultural state.
"Our mineral production is worth 25 to 30 million dollars more than our live stock production in 1948 as reported by the state department of agriculture."
J. Chalmers Herman, instructor of Romance languages, society president, told of the organization's progress during its first year. David Sommerville, graduate student, spoke of the "Don Juan theme."
Mrs. Lee Cole's Condition Good After Receiving Transfusion
The society met at the home of Laurence Finney, graduate student.
Upstream Goes On Sale Today
The January issue of Upstream will be on sale today and Friday, Albert Roland. editor, said today.
The issue features articles by Walter R. Agard, chairman of the classics department at the University of Wisconsin, and George Houser, national secretary of the Committee On Racial Equality.
Students Needed In Anatomy Jobs
The shortage of anatomy teachers in the United States is a "roadblock" in the training of more doctors, Dr. Paul Roofe, chairman of the anatomy department, said Wednesday.
Anatomy, the basic science in the teaching of medicine, is concerned with the structure of the human body.
The University may be leading the nation in preparation of anatomists. Dr. Roofe said.
A survey made in 1949 by the American association of Anatomists revealed that only 31 departments of anatomy had any graduate students training for careers in that field. There were only 74 graduate students.
Ten of those 79 were at K. U., Dr Roofe said.
These 79 graduate students are training for entrance into a field that has 107 immediate vacancies. Death and retirements will necessitate 82 more recruits in the next decade to maintain teaching staffs at least twice as many as they showed. If medical training faculties are generally expanded as expected, 406 recruits will be needed against which only 79 are in sight.
Dr. Roofe likened the teaching of anatomy to an army with a trained high command but with no lower echelons to supply replacement. The number of professors of anatomy is greater than any other rank. No one of the lower ranks is large enough to replace the rank above it. The survey showed only 20 instructors on hand to fill 328 advanced positions that will become open.
The A. S. A. reported that it is now almost a mathematical certainty that any young person entering anatomy, regardless of qualifications, can expect to become an associate professor before the age of 45.
The chemistry club will hear F. J. Moreau, dean of the School of Law, speak on the subject, "Patent Law," at their meeting Thursday. The meeting will be held at 4 p.m. in 305 Bailey chemical laboratories. Visitors are welcome.
Chemistry Club To Hear Moreau On Patent Law
British To Vote Next Month On Socialism
London, Jan 12—(U.P.)—Prime Minister Clement Attlee has set Thursday Feb. 23 as the date of a general election at which British voters decide if they want five more years of Socialism.
Prime Minister Attlee announced the date of the elections in a special statement that said the present parliament would be dissolved by King George VI on Friday Feb. 3.
"But let us not regard this election as just a party contest. The future of our country is at stake and it is time for a change."
Although Winston Churchill, the Conservative, leader is vacationing in the Madeira islands, conservative party headquarters said, "we are ready."
"We look forward to polling day with confidence," said a statement issued by Lord Woolton, Conservative chairman.
The forthcoming election campaign, according to observers, promises to be one of the most bitter in British history. The labor government will campaign on its record of social security and nationalization of industry. The conservatives will attack Socialist "waste" and call for a return to free enterprise.
A British general election calls for selection of an entirely new house of commons. Because of reorganization of constituencies, there will be election contests this time for 625 seats in parliament compared to 640 in the 1945 election.
The last general election was held July 5, 1945, after the war was finished in Europe but before Japan surrendered. The Labor victory an overwhelming landslide victory that surprised many leaders.
Prime Minister Attiele's present cabinet will remain in power until the day after election, when results will be known. The prime minister then will offer his resignation to King George.
20 Per Cent Of KU Women Are Totally Self-supporting
If Labor has won again, the king will ask Prime Minister Attlee or some other Labor leader to form a new government. If the Conservatives win, Mr. Churchill will be asked to be the new premier.
Although the present parliament was scheduled to meet again Tuesday, Jan. 24, after a Christmas recess, it will not be called back into session in view of the elections. The newly elected parliament will meet for routine business Wednesday, March 1, and will be formally opened by King George on Monday, March 6.
Is the University of Kansas a country club? The fact that practically 20 per cent of the women here are totally self-supporting and that some of them keep their total expenses down to $700 for the school year, would indicate that many are here for an education
Asked if she wouldn't like to apply for a scholarship, one self-supporting student refused and then added "I hope I don't appear ungrateful, but I just feel better doing it on my own."
Miss Habein cited the case of a woman who had taken a semester off to work and who, to save money, had definitely decided upon a major.
Quigley Quitting? Nobody Knows
These figures were obtained from a questionnaire sent the past fall to every University woman. Miss Martha Peterson, assistant dean of women, said that women are working as laboratory assistants, graders, tutors, baby-sitters, clerks, and waitresses to put themselves through college. Many must take semesters off to build up their savings, while others carry fewer courses than normal so that they have time for work.
"They are persons," she said, "who are very serious. They know what they want out of college, and they are going after it."
What kind of grades do these women make? Miss Margaret Habein, dean of women, says that in most cases "their academic achievement is very good."
Refusing to deny or confirm rumors that E. C. Quigley, director of Athletics, will retire soon, Raymond Nichols, executive secretary to the chancellor, speaking for Chancellor Deane W. Malott who is out of town today, made the following statement:
"The chancellor has taken no action on this matter and has made no recommendations to the board of regents."
Mr. Quigley, 67, who is past the University's retirement age, has been granted an extension to continue until June, 1950. Ray Evans, '48, former all-American football and basketball star, and Arthur C. Lonberg, '21, Northwestern university basketball coach, have been mentioned as possible replacements.
The department of chemical engineering at the University has received notification that it has been accredited jointly by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and the Engineers' Council for Professional development.
Out of town newspapers today published lengthy stories on the possibility of Mr. Quigley's retirement and probable successor.
KU. is now one of the 59 institutions in the nation and one of the 15 west of the Mississippi river whose undergraduate curriculum in chemical engineering is accredited, J. O Maloney, chairman of the department, said. It is the only accredited school in the seven-state area of North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico.
AICE Accredits KU Department
Accreditation involves a visitation by a nationally appointed committee. The inspection provides a close scrutiny of courses, laboratories, libraries and faculty. The faculty is evaluated from an experience, teaching ability and research standpoint.
Trend To Be Out Jan.30
Trend, a publication of the Quill club, will go on sale at the end of the registration line during enrollment for the spring semester. Jane Schmidt, president, announced Wednesday.
It will be the first issue of the magazine during the present school year. The issue will include "Mabel," winner of Quill club's short story contest. The story was written by Don Heath, College junior. A short story which won honorable in the contest will also be featured. Howard Wyrick, College junior, wrote the article.
The issue will contain the poems "Golgatha," by Robert Snorr, graduate student, and "The Lynching," by Francis Kelley, Journalism junior. Both poems received honorable mention in the Quill contest. The magazine will include art work done by Virginia Doan, education junior, and a feature-length story by Vernon Sutton, journalism sophomore.
Geology Club To Hear Lecture By E. D. Kinney
Sigma Gamma Epsilon, geology fraternity, is sponsoring the lecture and will hold election of officers at that time.
"Early Day Mining Experience in Ariona" is the topic of an illustrated lecture to be given by E. D. Kinney, associate professor of metallurgical engineering, in room 402 Lindley at 7:30 p.m. today.
KU Patrolman To Enforce Smoking Rules
A uniformed patrolman has temporarily been appointed to patrol and enforce no smoking regulations in unauthorized areas of University buildings, L.C. Woodruff, dean of men, announced today.
Ernest Friesen, president of the All Student Council, who recommended the enforcement plan, asks a successor measure it seemed necessary to implementing immediately to combat the fire hazard in campus buildings."
Joseph Skillman of the Campus Traffic bureau has been assigned to the job until a more satisfactory method of enforcement can be worked out. At present, Patrolman Skillman only make suggestions," but if violated, the offenders will be tried before the student court, Dean Woodruff said.
Section I of A.S.C. bill No. 8 in the 1948-49 constitution, which is still in effect, states that "Smoking shall be prohibited in all areas designated as hazard and in such other areas as the smoking committee may determine."
"Section 5: All students violating the sections of this act. . will be accorded the following penalties.
"Section 7: That on second conviction the person shall be fined not less than $5 nor more than $10.
"Section 6: That on his first conviction of the bill concerning smoking, the guilty person shall be fined not less than $2 nor more than $5.
"Section 8: That on his third conviction the person shall be expelled from school for the remainder of the semester."
A ruling was passed Dec. 13 by the A.S.C. listing new places in which students may smoke. The smoking committee, under the direction of Arthur Ford, chairman, made a detailed study of the smoking problem and presented the recommendation. The ruling allows smoking in the following places:
Strong hall, rest room on third floor and basement hallway; Snow hall, all stair landings instead of the entire building; Lindley hall, landings on south and west stairways; Marvin hall, basement smoking room; Hydraulics laboratory, lower floor; Electrical Engineering laboratory, inside east entrance; Mechanical Engineering laboratory, west of steam boiler; Haworth hall, basement hallway and anatomy hallway; Watson library, green reading room of west wing; Journalism building, press room; Fraser, north stair tower; Hoch auditorium, lobby only; Military Science building, reading room; and anywhere in the Union.
Dr. W. O. Nelson Shows Slides Of Labrador Trip
Color slides of the Grenfell mission in Labrador were shown by Dr. W. O. Nelson Tuesday at the semester banquet of the Pre-Nursing club, in the East room of the Union. Dr. Nelson, a Lawrence physician, visited the mission during July and August of last year.
WEATHER
KANSAS: It will turn sharply colder in Kansas tonight, the state weatherman said today. Temperatures along the northern border will sink to 15 to 20 degrees, then range up to a 25-30 degree range in the southern counties. Light rain or drizzle is expected in southeast Kansas this afternoon and early tonight. Tomorrow's high temperatures will hold in the 30's except possibly down to a chill 20 degrees in the northeast. The invasion of cold air from the north will replace mild January temperatures. The state low early today was 20 at Goodland.