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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN. LAWRENCE. KANSAS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 3. 1949
Britain To Act With US On China Question
London, Oct. 3. (U.P.) - Great Britain is inclined to recognize the new Communist government in China, but will hold off if the United States objects, informed sources reported today.
The government was reported intending to present a common front with the United States on the Chinese question in order to deny Communist propaganda any chance of playing one Western country against another.
The British intentions were sketched shortly after a foreign office spokesman said the government would consult with all commonwealth and Atlantic pact countries before making its decision.
Informed sources emphasized that Britain would not act alone. They said the government's policy now could be described as one of watchful waiting.
"Any decisions regarding China will be made in close consultation and collaboration not only with the commonwealth members and Atlantic pact powers, but with other interested countries," officials said.
It was understood Siam, Burma and Indo-China would be included in discussions which officials said must await official notes from the new China government.
A foreign office spokesman said the Atlantic pact signatories, including the United States, already had begun talks on the Chinese situation, the Communist proclamation of the Chinese People's Republic last week brought the matter to a head.
Russia recognized the new Communist regime Sunday. The Cominform countries of Eastern Europe, closely aligned with the Soviets in international policy, were expected to follow suit in short order.
The British government was known to be under strong pressure from commercial interests to recognize the Communists in an attempt to safeguard investments in China. The British stake there was far greater than that of the United States.
But informed sources said Britain would do nothing on recognition until the return from Nanking of Sir Ralph Stevenson, the British ambassador.
The China association, representing all British commercial interests in the Far East, was stepping up its activities. The Communist government recognized the Communist setup. 0
The association contended that the Chinese Nationalist blockade and recent verbal attacks on the British and American governments had helped bring about Soviet recognition of the Communist regime in China.
Crouch,'46, Hired As New Instructor
Dr. Boyden L. Crouch, is a new instructor in the physiology department. He received an M.D. at the University in 1946 and recently returned from two year's service in the army medical corps in Germany.
"Tuberculosis is far more common in Germany today than it was before World War II," said Dr. Crouch. "This is probably due to the acute housing situation in Germany. Every landlord must rent out rooms which are not in use. There are few one-family homes and most of the houses have about 20 roomers."
By Bibler
Dr Crouch was attached to the 120th Station hospital in Bavaria. The hospital specialized in treating hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver. They treated only American personnel, civilian and military, from all the European area.
Mathematics Club To Meet
Robert Schatten, associate professor of mathematics, will speak to a mathematics colloquium about "Distance Functions" at 5 p.m. today in 203 Strong hall.
Little Man On Campus
"Ball went to left Nr—ooh—he through around-Yeee— he—he's—a lateral—to—they can't—they're away—down, down—they can't stop him—a touchdown!!! Now let's rehash that last play."
Newspapers Point Way To Improved Institutions
The newspaper points the way to improvement of public institutions, Alvin McCoy, staff member of the Kansas City Star and Times, told students and teachers at the annual Kansas High School Journalism conference Oct. 1.
"The newspaper is the watchdog of politics," said Mr. McCoy. He pointed out that the series of an.
Paul Husted, city editor of the Lawrence Journal-World, appearing at the same session with Mr. McCoy, stressed the obligation of the local newspaper to the community.
"The good newspaper must serve, lead, and inspire," he said. "It must be aggressive and progressive and not merely sit back and record the events of the community."
pointed out that the series of articles in the Star on the condition of Kansas mental hospitals was an example of how a newspaper can prod a legislature into action.
Attending the two-day conference, sponsored by the William Allen White School of Journalism and Public Information and University Extension, were 404 students and teachers from 57 high schools.
The background necessary for sports writers and the necessity of enjoying their work was described by Don Pierce, publicity director for the University athletic association.
Emil L. Telfel, assistant professor of journalism, led a discussion on the problems and duties of managing and news editors.
John R. Malone, instructor in journalism discussed the planning of advertising budgets, relations with merchants, and the principles of selling and distribution.
Harlan R. Larson, sales manager for Myers and company, Topeka lithographers, discussed the problems involved in the planning of mimeographed and printed yearbooks.
University staff members and guest speakers conducted a series of roundtable sessions at the conference.
Charles G. Pearson, instructor of journalism, illustrated typical mistakes found in high school newswriters and suggested how to correct them.
The necessity of starting early on high school yearbooks was emphasized by H. Ralph Koch,
Burger-Baird Engraving company, Kansas City, Mo.
Thomas C. Ryther, superintendent of the University Press, in discussing typography, said that all the papers should be made attractive and that printers should not get lost on details.
Methods of achieving editorial leadership through research and effective style were reviewed by Elmer F. Beth, professor of journalism.
Walter E. Ewert, assistant professor of journalism, spoke to high school feature editors and writers. He said that feature writing holds the same relationship to the newspaper as "jam to a piece of bread. The feature story adds flavor, gives spice and balance to the newspaper."
Lee S. Cole, instructor in journalism, discussed advertising and revenue problems of the high school newspaper.
Dr. John Ise described the Danish people as the friendliest people he has met in a speech at the University club Sept. 29.
Dr. Ise, professor of economics, spoke about the Midwestern seminar in Denmark this past summer. He said the cities had no slum areas but there was considerable poverty. Besides being friendly, he said the people are individualistic. Few cars and many bicycles cause few parking worries in Denmark.
Ise Describes Danes At University Club
Pups Go To High School
Ex-governor and Mrs. Alfred M. Landon were among the guests of the club.
Memphis, Tenn.—(U.P.)—That story about the lamb that followed Mary to school one day is old hat. The band director at Treadwell high school had to bring two beagle puppies to school with him and feed them with an eye dropper. The pups' mother died a few hours after they were born.
Clubs On Campus
Choir Elects Officers
ID Cards Must Bear Picture
Only identification cards bearing the owner's picture will be good for admittance to the George Washington-k- K. U. football game Saturday,
Some identification cards lacking pictures have not been claimed from the business office, 121 Strong. Persons needing a retake of their identification card pictures can have it done now so processing can be completed before the Saturday game.
The bureau will be unable to process last-minute retake pictures in time for the Saturday afternoon game, said Robert Rose, director of photographic bureau.
The retake pictures made last week will be affixed to identification cards on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Rose said.
The Photographic bureau, located in the basement of Watson library, is open from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. daily.
California Bus Wreck Kills 17
Ontario, Calif., Oct. 3—(U.P.)A passenger train plowed into an air force bus, killing 17 soldiers and girls, and officials said today that the bus driver apparently did not see the train bearing down upon him. Five others were injured.
The Union Pacific railroad's Pony Express smashed into the bus at 73 miles an hour. The impact was so great that acetylene torches had to be used to cut the twisted wreckage from the front of the locomotive.
Bodies and parts of bodies were strewn along the railroad right-of-way for 500 feet. Rescuers found some of the mangled bodies impaled on the locomotive.
The bus was one of several which had been sent daily to the Los Angeles county fair at Pomona to give enlisted men from March Air force base and their girl friends or wives a holiday.
Commanding officer Col. William L. Lee said he assumed from the location of the accident, $2\frac{1}{2}$ miles southeast of here, that the bus had turned off its usual course to take some Ontario and Upland girls to their homes before returning to the base near Riverside.
Engineer A. A. Hall of Los Angeles said he was just picking up speed after pulling out of Ontario when he saw the bus come to the grade crossing, near Ontario international airport, and stop.
Phoenix Welcomes Miss America Home
Phoenix, Ariz., Oct. 3—(U.P.)A high, wide and western welcome went today to the first lady of Phoenix, 18-year-old brunette Jacque Mercer, who is Miss America of 1949.
The pretty resident of nearby Litchfield Park, Ariz., has been touring the West and Midwest since she was crowned queen of the nation's beauties at Atlantic City, N. J., last month.
Esorted by six bands, 50 floats and units of the Arizona National Guard, Miss America will parade to the capitol for an official greeting by Gov. Dan E. Garvey and several mayors.
Jacque also will add "Miss Arizona National Guard" to her list of titles.
Police Adds To Gifts
Fort Worth, Texas—U.P.)—Police gave a couple—arrested as suspects in a $20 theft at their own wedding party—another gift. It was their freedom. The bride's mother reported the theft, and had the newlyweds jailed. But they were freed on lack of evidence.
Clayton Krebhiel, graduate
dent, was elected president of
A Cappella choir at its regular
rehearsal Sent. 28.
Other officers chosen were Charles N. Howard, business senior, secretary; Mary Lynn Lucas, fine arts senior, treasurer; Verla Steffey, education junior, chairman of the vesting committee; Jeanne Aldridge, fine arts senior, chairman of the social committee; Dean Collins, College senior, chairman of librarians; and Willard Straight, fine arts junior, pianist.
Members of the vesting committee are Boyd Bainter, business senior; and Patricia Plake, fine arts sophomore. Social committee members are Glenn Hunt, fine arts sophomore; Jack Robison, business senior; Leah Ross, College freshman; and Bernadine Read, fine arts senior. Other librarians are E. Lowell Elliott, engineering senior; William Wilcox, education senior; and Barry McDaniel, fine arts sophomore.
Engineers To Hear ASME President
The national president of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, James S. Todd, will dress the student branch of the ciety at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at an informal smoker in the Kansas room of the Union.
The topic of the address by Mr. Todd, a consulting engineer from New Orleans will be announced later. All mechanical engineering students and faculty members are invited to attend the meeting.
Officers of the organization elected at the meeting Sept. 28 are: John E. Robb, president; Dick Dickey, vicepresident; Leslie Holdeman, secretary; and James N. Brown, treasurer.
IWS To Decide On Question Of Disbandment At Meetina
The Independent Women's Senate will meet at 5 p.m. today in 107 Strong hall to decide whether to continue as a political party or disband. Ruth Keller, president, requests all independent houses to send representatives.
The Independents, political party representing independent men on the campus, disbanded the past spring, leaving the I.W.S. as the only political party representing the independent students. The Independent party will not reorganize as long as independents remain disinterested in such an organization, according to Roger Davis, College junior.
From 50 to 75 firms will interview prospective employees on the campus this fall, said Frank Pinet, director of the School of Business placement bureau. He said that 100 other firms, also interested in hiring, will keep in touch with the bureau.
Firms To Interview Business Seniors
Mr. Pinet believes that the salaries will range about the same as last spring, from $185 to $235 a month. He said that there will be plenty of jobs for all, but urged seniors to look around for themselves.
The 80 seniors who attended the meeting filled out qualification sheets. Mr Pinet will interview all those who filled out sheets before the interviews with firms begin.
Wilson Attends Meeting Of Electrical Engineers
Professor Donald G. Wilson, chairman of the department of electrical engineering, recently attended the National Electronics conference, and a meeting of the Electronics committee of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers in Chicago. Dr. Wilson was appointed a member of the subcommittee of Education in Electronics in the latter organization.
At the National Electronics conference technical papers were presented by members of industry, research laboratories, and universities concerning recent developments in the fields of computers, magnetic amplifiers, and television.