UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN. LAWRENCE, KANSAS
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1949
Retirement Is A Joke To The Oldest Workers
Washington—(U.P.)Most men dream of retiring at 60 or so to a life of carpet slippers, pipes and rocking chairs, and whistling for a small boy to bring another cool one while they watch the world roll by.
But pin the old guys down, and you get another story. An insurance company in Minnesota recently pinned down 3,000 policyholders and got some startling answers.
The question posed to the prospective retirees was:
"If you knew right now that you could be financially able to retire when you reach the age of 55 or 60, how would you expect to spend your retirement years?"
There apparently was much thought behind the answers. About one-third of those who answered the survey said they would keep right on doing what they had been doing all along. Just as long as they were able. They'd start living off their retirement income only when their limbs and breath gave out and they no longer could keep up the pace.
Another 33 per cent of the policy-holders admitted they planned to use their retirement funds to ease off a little on the more strenuous way of life. This group looks forward to a more leisurely way of life—a chance to take more time for hobbies, religious and community work, study and self-improvement, "and maybe to read the books I've been putting off reading all these years."
A lot of the persons in this group would make a complete shift from their present occupations and take on something a little easier. Some would like a hobby that would bring in a little tobacco money. Some want a little light truck-farming, hog or chicken-raising, or "fancy" livestock.
Just about half of those who answered the survey, though, mentioned they would like to engage in some kind of public or community service. They would help run the Boy Scouts, the Y.M.C.A. or a boys' club.
Members of the clergy were the least desirous of retiring. Most of them said they would not retire so long as they were physically able to stand up and preach the gospel. Only one clergyman out of five wanted to find complete leisure.
Olders workers seemed more determined to keep their chins to the grindstones than younger ones. Only 28 per cent of those now under 40 wanted to continue work. Those over 40 have a different idea, apparently.
FTC Orders Ipana To Stop False Ads
Washington—(U.P.)—The Federal Trade Commission has ordered the Bristol-Myers company, New York, to stop claiming its Ipana toothpaste stops or prevents "pink toothbrush."
It has also ordered the company to discontinue other "misrepresentations" in advertising to the effect that:
1. Ipana is a favorite of dentists.
2. Americans should give up their "soft, well-cooked" meals and chew on bones and coarse foods to keep their gums and teeth in good condition.
The F.T.C. said its investigation showed that Ipana "assists" in cleaning the teeth but is no cure-all for faulty gums. It said the company's poll of dentists was "wholly unreliable" and that a soft or coarse diet is "immaterial" to the health of teeth and gums.
Former Student Starts 'Santa' Plan
James O'Bryon, a student at the University from 1920-24, now publicity director of the Mutual Broadcasting system, is supervising a nationwide plan to collect toys and clothes for war stricken children all over the world.
"Santa Claus for All God's Children" is the name of the plan originated by Mr. O'Bryon. Articles will be sent by the American Railway Express free of cost to the sender. Packages should be sent to Foster Parents Plan for War Children, Incorporated, 5-30 47th avenue, Long Island City, N.Y. All donors are asked to send their packages within the next few days.
One 'Dumb Animal' Wants Education
William Belt, instructor in Spanish, has 22 students and 1 dog in his 8 a.m. Spanish class, Paul Groeble, College freshman, is the dog's owner. Members of the class were amused today when Groeble was absent, but the dog arrived as usual and sat quietly at the foot of his master's empty chair. Perhaps he will explain to Groeble "wha' hopped" during the session he missed.
African Desert Sands May Hold Unfound Water
Copenhagen, Denmark—(U.P.) — A Danish water-finder proposes to tackle a problem which the engineers of Field Marshal Montgomery were unable to solve during the North African desert war.
Mr. Knudsen claims to have found water in the Swiss mountains in areas where nobody ever drilled successfully before. Also on the Baltic island of Bornholm he was able to register water 100 feet deep in the rock ground with his "rod."
Carl Knudsen, the sorcerer of Elismore," will begin a search for water in Algiers with a new "divining rod," which he invented.
Retired Colonel Finds Rats 'Big Game,' And It's Open Season In Washington
**Washington**—(U.P.)—Time was when the colonel would give an antelope a head start and beat it to the nearest waterhole.
Col. Warren Hardenbergh now is 87, but don't try to tell him he's slipping. The colonel thought he had gone a rung down until the other day. The old man, one of the few who served in one foreign军团 and now draws a pension from the U. S. navy, has been a hater of rats for many years.
"It dates back to my sparkin' days," the colonel says, "when I was courting a fine young lady in New England."
As the old soldier-sailor tells it; he was climbing the back steps of his lady love's house and was all set to doff his derby and rap on the door when a big rat stood on his hind legs and began to sass.
Colonel Hardenbergh, who didn't carry a can in those days, looked around for a weapon. Finding none, he slipped off one of his button shoes and went at the rodent with all of his strength, which in those days was considerable. The colonel won, of course.
"I scared the devil out of that rat," he told his friends over coffee later in the morning, "but I missed him." It worried the old man, who once got three moose with a single bullet, according to witnesses.
The colonel won, or course.
Not long ago the colonel, who lives in an apartment overlooking a busy Washington thoroughfare was sitting by the window with his pretty little wife, Frances. She spied a rat crossing the street. The colonel hauled out a high powered rifle, drew a bread, and squeezed the trigger.
The colonel needed something to bolster his ego after this bad shooting. It wasn't long before the janitor of the building called and told him a rat was seen in the basement. Colonel Hardenberg sat
in the basement all day. Finally he saw the rat.
"I could see him making for his hole," the old gentleman said. "But I gave him a sporting chance. Then he turned away and tween the eyes, and that's a fact."
The colonel has felt better ever since.
Profane Conduct Of Employer Good Reason To Quit Job
Davenport, Iowa —(U.P.)—Because his boss criticized him with profanity and shouting, Charles P. Chapman is entitled to unemployment compensation dating from April, 1948. A court upheld Chapman's claim, ruling that unjust accusations and profane conduct afforded Chapman a good cause for quitting his job.
Freak Accident Breaks Leg
Milford, N. H.—(U.P.)-Judson Hall, 75, whose wooden leg starts below the knee, was struck by an automobile that broke his leg just above the knee.
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The University Daily Kansan's church schedule summary for Sunday:
First Methodist; 946 Vermont street; church school, 9:30 a.m.; morning worship, 10:50 a.m.; Wesley foundation, 5:30 p.m. Rev. Oscar E. Allison, minister.
First Baptist; 801 Kentucky street;
service, 11 a.m. Rev. George C.
Fetter will speak on "A Christian
Manifesto."
St. John's Catholic; 12,99 Vermont street; masses, 8, 9, and 10 a.m.; Newman club, 11:30 a.m. Father George Towle, pastor.
Congregational; 925 Vermont street; service, 11 a.m. Rev. Dale E. Turner's topic will be "The Conquest of Fear."
Trinity Lutheran; 1245 New Hampshire street; service, 11 a.m. Rev. R. W. Albert will speak on "A New Picture of God."
First Christian; 1000 Kentucky street; Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; morning worship, 10:45 a.m. Rev. H. M. Sipple, minister.
Church of Christ; 1501 New Hampshire street; Bible class, 10 a.m.; service, 11 a.m.; communion, 11:50 a.m. W.T. Carter, minister will speak on "Church Discipline" at the morning service and "Personal Discipline" at 8 p.m.
First Presbyterian; 901 Vermont street; church school, 9:45 a.m.; morning worship, 11 a.m. Rev. Theodore H. Aszman's subject will be "A Lifft For The Way."
Trinity Episcopal: 1001 Vermont street; Holy communion, 8 a.m.; choral Eucharist and sermon, 11 a.m.; Canterbury club supper, 5.30 p.m. Rev. Robert C. Swift, minister.
First Church of Christ Scientist; 1701 Massachusetts street; service, 11 a.m.; Sunday school, 9.30 a.m. Sermon subject will be "God, The Only Cause and Creator."
The Society of Friends will hold its regular non-pastoral meeting at 5 p.m. at the Plymouth Congregational church, second floor north
West Side Presbyterian; 605
Maine street; Bible school. 10 am.
morning worship, 11 a.m.; evening service, 8 p.m. Daniel Knox Fam., minister, will speak on "The Basis of True Worship" at the morning service.
Airline Boosts Myth Santa's In Alaska
Fairbanks, Alaska—(U.P.)—Santa Claus moved his headquarters from the North Pole to Fairbanks.
Pan-American World airways announced a special air mail cachet complete with Santa Claus' signature and picture would be available for all "doubting Thomas."
Letters received at the Pan- American office in Seattle, Wash. before Monday, Dec. 12, will be flown here, postmarked and stamped with the Santa Claus crest and remailed to the states. *
The post office department said Fairbanks is the nearest post-office to the North Pole.
Idea Born In Jail
Duke Genius Back In Cell
Edinburgh, Scotland—(U.P.)-Geco.
Moody got an idea in jail which
him cash when he got out but
which put him back in.
Testimony in Edinburgh high court showed Mr. Moody had gone to relatives of his old prison mates, told them he could arrange early release of the convicts. He collected 31 sterling pounds in cash, a bicycle, and a suitase of clothing before police heard of his game.
He was given a three-year prison term.
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