UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1948
Lewis May Open Way For Strike Settlements
Pittsburgh, Pa., Oct. 5 - (LUP) United Mine Worker chieftain John L. Lewis may open the way today for settlement of the paralyzing coal and steel strikes.
Lewis was reliably reported ready to make a bid for quick settlement of the 17-day-old miners' strike as he resumes negotiations with the powerful northern and western coal operators at White Sulpher Springs, W. Va.
Home appliance manufacturers were the latest to feel the steel pinch. Westinghouse Electric corp. placed a number of household "musts" — including refrigerators, washing machines and ranges—on an allocation basis to conserve steel supplies. General Electric Co. said it was considering a similar move.
Reopening of the vital coal mines would give the steel industry new incentive to negotiate an agreement with the striking C.I.O. United Steelworkers. The mills cannot operate without coal.
The gravity of the situation was brought into sharp focus Tuesday night when Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer said the government contemplating steel export restrictions to conserve the basic material.
The twin strikes, both growing out of pension disputes, were jarring the very core of the nation's economy. The number of strikeidle could reach two million men by the end of the month if the walkouts continue.
New violence meanwhile hit the coal fields of Virginia where U. M.W. pickets sought to halt trucking of non-union coal near St. Charles. State police carrying riot guns and tear gas bombs broke up the clash and arrested 14 men on charges of carrying concealed weapons and disorderly conduct. Skirmishes also were reported in the Pennsylvania and Tennessee fields.
There were various indications o. a U.M.W. peace move at negotiations with the southern producers at Bluefield, W. Va. The tipoff came when several members cancelled plans to attend the National Coal association's annual convention in New York.
International club, 7:30 tonight, Pine room, Union.
Official Bulletin
Oct. 5,1949
Mortar board, 9 p.m. Thursday,
1623 Kentucky.
Le Cercle français, sept heures et demie, mercredi, 113 Strong Tous ceux qui s'interessant au français sout invites.
All independent men who live in organized houses meet 4 p.m. today, 110 Fraser. Plans for social activities with women's organized houses will be discussed.
Y. M. C. A. cabinet meeting, 4 p.m. today, East room, Union.
All student Council, 7:15 tonight.
Pine room. Union.
K. U. Dames bridge, 7:30 tonight.
East room. Union. Beginners invited.
Jayhawk archery club practice shoot, 3 to 6 p.m. today, Robinson gymnasium annex. All interested in joining club are invited to attend.
Jay Janes rush tea, 4:30 p.m. today, Pine room, Union. For Carruth, Fi Beta Phi, Chi Omega.
Women's Rifle club practice, to 8 tonight. Military Science.
Jay Jane pledging, 5 p. m. today Union. Wear uniforms.
Four No Bridge club, 7:30 tonight Union. Guests welcome.
K. U. Amateur radio club, 7:30 tonight, E. E. Lab.
Red Peppers. 8 p.m. Thursday,
Strong auditorium.
University Women's club tea, 3 to 5 p.m. tomorrow, Spooner hall.
A. S. T. E. Butler manufacturing Co. field trip, Thursday. Sign with Charles Constance or Fowler shops.
Inter-Varsity Christian fellowship, 7 to 8 p.m. tomorrow, Strong auditorium.
All freshman men who wish to join Frost Hawks meet 7:30 tonight, 206 Strong.
German club, 5 p.m. Thursday,
402 Fraser. Election of officers.
N. S. A, meeting, 7:30 p.m. Thursday,
9. Strong hall.
KU KU meeting, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 102 Strong.
Delta Sigma Pi smoker. 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Pine room, Union.
Christian Science organization regular meeting, 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Danforth chapel.
College Daze staff applications due 5 p.m. Friday, Student Union activities office. Blanks at office
Dr. Robert E. Stowell, professor of oncology and pathology is shown at the controls of the photometer, an instrument recently built at the University to aid in cancer research. Gordon G. Wiseman, instructor in physics, is watching Dr. Stowell, who supervised the building of the photometer, test the equipment. Technically the instrument is called "ultraviolet micro spectro photometer." It will be used to study cells in cancerous tissue.
The Antics Of Depreciation Draw Crowd's Appreciation
Hoch auditorium was crowded with more than 3,000 people Tuesday night who came to see Spike Jones and his Musical Depreciation revue. What they saw closely resembled a side show of a carnival. There was a juggler, a man who threw knives against a board and around a woman while blindfolded, and all kinds of zany acts going on while the band played.
By MARVIN ROWLANDS
But the City Slickers and the audience both seemed to have a great time with all the things that weat on, and the show earned $435 for the K.U. World War II memorial.
From the opening fanfare to the closing number, "Cocktails for Two," there was so much going on that it was difficult to see all of it. There was a large array of hardware on the stage that Spike used to play "music" on. It is no wonder he was chosen "Man of the Year" by the hardware dealers.
Only two numbers, both by the violinist Dick Garner, were played straight. Even when Eddie Metcalfe was singing "My Old Flame" in a reore or less organized style, a couple of the City Slickers were cavorting around the stage in long underwear.
As far as the audience was concerned Bill King, the juggler who did amazing things, was a sensation. His act with the torches was unusually good. His facial expressions while throwing provided a lot of comedy.
Sir Frederic Gas was a hit with his portrait of a sad little man who
Probably the most popular of the entertainers was Doodles Weaver who gave his famous race track oration that deals with Fieldbaum, the horse. In the middle of a number a screen was lowered and a movie of the race which included a lot of shots of other things, was shown. He gave his part of the "Dance of the Hours" which describes a race at the Indianapolis speedway.
The 2½ hour show made a great hit with the audience. It was certainly funny enough, and there were enough thing going on that the people didn't have a chance to get bored. The Memorial association is to be congratulated for bringing the show to Lawrence.
Spike Jones wore the colorful costumes in which he is always pictured. For the "Hawaiian War Chant" he came onto the stage with a green plaid suit which glowed brilliantly when the lights were turned off. The Slickerettes danced this number in equally brilliantly glowing costumes.
had such a hard time getting the proper mood across to the audience.
Director, costume designer, scenery designer, publicity, business manager, music director, makeup.
Unclaimed identification cards may be obtained at Business office, 121 Strong. Pictures on cards required for Oct. 8. football game Retakes already made may be obtained from Photographic Bureau until Friday. Other retakes must be made first half of this week.
A. S. C. finance committee hearings on request by organizations for appropriations, 10 a.m. Saturday, Union. Appropriation request blanks may be obtained at business office. Completed blanks must be returned to Business office by Friday evening.
Unitarian Liberal fellowship, 4 p.m. Sunday, East room, Union. All invited.
Pershing Rifles smoker, 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, Military Science lounge. All air and army basics invited.
They Always Kiss Before Knife Act
"When I'm not listening for the sound of the knives as they pierce the backboard inches from my body, I recite the alphabet backwards to keep my presence of mind," she said.
"We always kiss before we walk in front of the footlights," said Mrs. Faulin, "target" in her husband's knife, throwing act currently with Spike Jones Musical Depreciation review which was presented in Hoch auditorium last night.
By JAY BUNDY
A prominent scar between her eyes is a constant reminder of a mishap which occurred during a similar act eight years ago. Instead of using knives, her husband, using a mirror, aimed a 22 caliber rifle at objects atop Mrs. Faulin's head. The bullet missed its mark and hit her squarely between the eyes, miraculously leaving her with no permanent disabilities.
The Faulins were discovered by Spike Jones nine days ago in Chicago. They have been doing the act for the past 18 years.
Riffle Club Gets Instructions
The Women's Rifle club met Tuesday in the Military Science building for classroom discussion in the handling of weapons.
Sgt. R. L. Williams, assistant instructor in military science, led the discussion.
"They should have to read the essays of George Sokolsky," said Professor Ise.
Cure For 'Isms' Given By Dr. Ise
John Ise, professor of economics, has given his cure for the "isms" to his Economics Systems class.
"Communists should be thrown in jail and compelled to read Karl Marx. That would cure their belief in communism. The same for Fascists. They should be made to read 'Mein Kampf'. That would cure them," Professor Ise said.
"What about the capitalist?" asked a voice from the classroom.
Columnist George Sokolsky attacked this summer an economics text book written by Professor Ise used by economics classes here.
Chinese Plan To Dump Loads Of Two US Ships
Canton, China, Oct. 5 — (U,P) — A Chinese Nationalist foreign office spokesman said today two American freighters seized off Shanghai would not be released until they dump their multi-million dollar cargoes.
The ships must also surrender all Chinese passengers, the spokesman said, but foreign passengers, including Koreans, would be permitted to go free.
The two ships are the Flying Clipper and the Flying Independent, owned by the Isbrandtssen line of New York. They were seized by a Nationalist destroyer while leaving Communist-controlled Shanghai the past week with 10,000 tons of cargo aboard.
The ships were held for $3 \frac{1}{2}$ days in shallow waters off Shanghai and then were escorted to the Nationalist naval base of Tinghai in the Chusan islands 100 miles south of Shanghai. They arrived at Tinghai Sunday.
Both the Nationalist foreign office and the U.S. embassy here said that no protest against the seizures has yet been filed by the U.S. However, representatives of the two offices are in continuous contact.
The spokesman said the conditions of the Nationalist blockade of Shanghai were known to the captains of the two American freighters and to the U.S. state department before the ships sailed into Shanghai to load cargo and passengers.
The Flying Trader, a third Isbrandtsen line ship which waited off Shanghai until the other two had been escorted to Tinghai, slipped into Shanghai and is now unloading cargo there.
Shanghai reports quoted :the Isbrandsdten agent, A. P. Pattison, as saying that Nationalist naval commanders in the Chusan islands were trying to persuade the captains of the two ships to unload their cargoes, valued at many millions of dollars.
These reports quoted Pattison as saying he was in constant radio communication with the masters of the two seized vessels, Capt. Henry Scurr of the Independent and Capt. John Doval of the Clipper.
Patition said the captains had refused to help unload the ships either by supplying power from the engine room or manning the winches.
Spike Jones is breathing easier, now that his comic strip counterpart, Spike Dyke, has been saved from the clutches of Sketch Press.
Tracy Caught Sketch Paree Spike Jones Can Now Relax
BY FAYE WILKINSON and ROBERT SIGMAN
"Gee, I thought Dick Tracy would never get him," Spike said before his show Tuesday in Hoch auditorium.
of "Dick Tracy", are long-time friends. "When we were playing in Chicago last spring, Gould wrote that he wanted to see the show," Spike said. "The house was sold out the night he came, so I put him in the show as a trombone player to make it possible for him to see our performance.
Spike and Chester Gould. creator®
Attired in a plaid suit, somewhat more conservative than his stage costumes, Spike was making last-minute preparations for his show. He wore a purple tie with pink and orange flowers. The French cuffs on his shirt were held together by cuff links of "spike" design.
"After the show Gould told me to watch his comic strip in the next few days. I may have a surprise for you he said. Believe me, I really was surprised to see myself in the funny papers."
The current tour of Jones' Musical Depreciation revue began Aug. 4 in Las Vegas, Nev. After a performance today in Kansas City, Mo., the group will travel by train and bus to Dallas, Tex., where they will open
at the state fair Saturday. The tour will end Thursday Dec. 8 in Los Angeles, Calif., which is home for most of the 35 members of the cast.
The show has two tours a year, including radio, recording, movie, and stage appearances, Jones said. "We do not have a radio contract now, but we are scheduled to begin work in April on a movie, 'Remember, Mr. Greeley,' in which our organization will be featured."
Asked if he would go into television, Jones said he does not intend to produce shows for television until "much more" technical improvement in television operation is made.
Jones considers his prop men and arrangers indispensible. The prop men have to keep all the guns loaded, bells and horns tuned, and replenish the supplies of selter water and banana and cream pies, Jones explained. We are always looking for new instruments. Our latest ideas were Flit spray guns and telephones.