University Daily Kansan
Friday, May 6, 1949
awrence, Kansas
STUDENT NEWS PAPER
OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Swiss School KU To Exchange Students In Fall
An exchange of graduate students between the University of Kansas and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology has been arranged by the Graduate school and the German department.
The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology requires of each applicant, together with his application, a complete transcript, photostatic copies of University degrees and diplomas, letters of recommendation from his professors at K.U., and a statement of his fluency in German.
Under the agreement with the Swiss institution, a graduate student of the University of Kansas will be able to study in Zurich during the academic year 1949-1950 while a Swiss graduate student will attend K.U.
The Swiss institute is one of the outstanding institutes of technology in Europe with fully staffed and equipped departments of architecture and engineering, chemistry, physics, mathematics, geology, botany, biology, physical education, and forestry.
There will be a cash award of 2,800 Swiss francs in addition to a complete remission of tuition fees and laboratory fees. This amount will be paid by Switzerland in ten monthly installments and is adequate for room and board, and incidentals. It does not include travel pay and other personal expenses.
Applications are to be turned in before June 1, 1949 to Dr. J. A. Burzle, department of German, 304 Fraser hall.
Harlow, Paddock Give Best Speeches
Harriet Harlow, fine arts senior representing Delta Gamma, and Douglas Paddock, College sophomore representing Sigma Phi Epsilon, were first place winners Thursday of the men's and women's divisions of the demonstration speech contest sponsored by the Forensic league.
The second place winners were James Blocker, business junior representing Phi Delta Theta, and Tolene Dudley, College sophomore, representing Sigma Kappa. Robert Beine, journalism senior representing Sigma Chi, and Sylvia Hawkinson, fine arts senior representing Alpha Omicron Pi, were third place winners.
Sigma Kappa and Delta Gamma are tied for first in the women's division toward the sweepstake trophy. Phi Delta Theta has nine points and Phi Kappa has eight points toward the trophy for the men's division.
Kerwin Koeper, College freshman, was chairman of the contest. The judges were E. C. Buehler, professor of speech; Kim Giffin, assistant professor of speech; and Orville Roberts, instructor in speech.
The contestants and winners of the preliminary contest were Arthur Fitch, engineering senior; Clifford Malone, College junior; and Jack N. Stewart, College freshman.
The preliminaries of the after dinner speech contest will be at 7:30 p.m. in the Little Theater in Green hall Tuesday, May 10, and the finals Thursday, May 12.
Palm Room Closed Tomorrow
The Palm room will not be open tomorrow night as reported Thursday by Win S. Koerper, chairman of the Union activities entertainment committee, in the Daily Kansan.
It will, however, be open from 9 to 12 p.m. tonight, he said.
Muskat Lectures Begin Today
Ninety-seven representatives of the petroleum industry from Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas registered this morning for the series of lectures being given at the University today, tomorrow, and Sunday by Dr. Morris Muskat.
Dr. Muskat is chief of the physics division, Gulf Research and Development company, Pittsburgh, Pa. The title of the series of lectures is "Petroleum Reservoir Engineering"
A welcoming banquet will be held at 6:30 p.m. today in the Union ballroom.
YMCA Plans Summer Projects
Information on summer camps and work projects can be obtained at a table set up in the Union and at the Y.M.C.A. office, Edward J. Chesky, Jr., College senior, said today.
The summer projects include governmental service, industrial occupations, social work, and recreational leadership.-The work is combined with regular group study and training to insure a thorough understanding of the problems in the various fields. Chesky said.
"New York City is Our Laboratory," is the motto of the college summer service group of students who will do social work in settlement houses and study the social problems of New York. The group also go on "trips" and hold seminars with leading citizens of the city.
Students who are accepted will attend the Washington Student Citizenship seminar in the nation's capital.
Many University students have attended these summer projects in the past. Three of these who will be students who can give additional information on the summer programs are: Students in Industry, John L. Eberhardt, College junior; College Summer Service groups, Chesky; and Washington Student Citizenship seminar, Joyce A. Harkleroad, College junior.
Work is also available in mental hospitals, correctional institutions, and community service projects in this country and Mexico.
Women's Club Elect New Officers
Mrs. C. F. Nelson was re-elected president of the University Women's club at the annual business meeting Thursday in Myers hall.
Mrs. M. D. Clubb, social chairman; Mrs. Arvid Jacobson, program chairman; Mrs. Clyde K. Hyder, publicity chairman; Mrs. Ralph W. Clark, newcomers' chairman; Mrs. Guy Keeler, Miss Margaret Anderson, and Mrs. Eugene Alford, board members-at-large; and Mrs. Ralph I. Canuteson, group chairman.
The club voted an increase from $100 to $130 the amount of the annual scholarship awarded to a woman student at the University.The retiring officers and committee chairmen presented reports of their work for the past year.
The new officers elected for next year are Mrs. E. B. Stouffer, vice president; Mrs. Thomas Yoe, recording secretary; Mrs. O. O. Stoland, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Clayton Crosier, treasurer; and Mrs. R. C. Mills, assistant treasurer.
Kansas: Mostly cloudy today with scattered showers and thunderstorms Southeast. Rain and turning much colder West and North. Stock warning in West.
WEATHER
KU Houses Plan Many Mother's Day Festivities
Sunday is Mother's day.
The holiday which began 35 years ago was established "as a public expression of our love and reverence for the mothers of our country." Each family honors its own mother in a special way by taking her to church, to dinner, or by remembering her with a gift of flowers, candy, or whatever else may please her.
More than any other time of the year, thought is given to love and appreciation of the priceless guidance a mother gives her family. Abraham Lincoln at the height of his brilliant career said, "All that I am, or ever hope to be, I owe to my mother."
Although the carnation is the customary symbol for the day, men, women, and children will wear various types of flowers in honor of their mothers on Sunday. Red flowers signify that she is still living; white are worn if she is not.
The second Sunday of May was proclaimed Mother's day in 1914 by President Woodrow Wilson after Congress adopted the resolution. The iden originated with Miss Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia in 1907, and Philadelphia was the first city to observe the day. Since then recognition of Mother's day has extended rapidly not only in the United States but internationally, including England, Sweden, Denmark, India, Chin, Mexico.
The following houses will have their mothers as guests on Sunday; Acacia, Delta Delta Delta, Kappa Alpha Psi, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Kappa Sigma, and Triangle. Pi Beta Phi and Phi Kappa Tau will have their Saturday.
The University began a traditional K.U. Mother's day in the 1920s. Special banquets, open houses, concerts, and tours were arranged for mothers of all the students. Prizes were awarded to the mother who travelled the furthest distance and to the mother with the most children attending the University. The chancellor himself stood in a reception line to greet hundreds of guests.
Now that a Mother's day guest list for the entire University would number into the thousands, the day is observed individually by organized houses. Many groups feel Mother's day can best be observed at home, others have invited their mothers to Lawrence for special dinners or teas.
Mother's day was held a week early on May 1 by Alpha Phi Alpha, Miller hall, Pi Kappa Alpha, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Chi, and Watkins hall. Delta Tau Delta entertained its mothers on April 27, and Phi Kappa Psi and Theta Phi Alpha on April 30.
Parents will be guests on Mother's day at these houses: Alpha Tau Omega, Gamma Phi Beta, Phi Kappa Sigma, nd Sigma Nu. May 15 is the date set for Parent's day by Alpha Chi Omega, Beta Theta Pi, Delta Gamma, and Phi Kappa. Chi Chi will hold Parent's day on May 21.
Seventeen organized houses are replacing Mother's day with Parent's day. Kappa Alpha Theta entertained parents on April 24. The following groups held Parent's day May 1: Alpha Omicron Pi, Chi Omega, Corbim hall, Locksley hall, Monhoneh hall, Phil Delta Theta, and Phi Gamma Delta.
The University A Cappella choir of 107 voices will present a concert Sunday evening in the Lea-
enworth high school auditorium.
A Cappella Choir Will Sing Sunday
A dinner will be given for the choir at the Methodist church in Leavenworth, D. M. Swarthout, director of the choir, will speak on choral procedure to visiting choral directors at the dinner.
'Totalitarianism Fighting Death'
Present day totalitarianism has spread from its cradle in Russia to all parts of the world and is now in a struggle for survival, said Otakar Oldozilik, visiting professor of history, in a lecture Thursday in Lindley auditorium.
Speaking on "The Totalitarian Revolt Against Democracy," the Czechoslovakian professor voiced disagreement with the common belief that there has been no connection between democratic and totalitarian forces in the past three decades.
"It is not accidental that the territory of the four monarchies remaining after the French revolution covered that part of Europe over which the Soviet Union has been allowed to exercise control since 1945.
"Nor was it accidental that dictators emerged from obscurity where the classical ideals of democracy did not strike deep root. Hitler played up, with great skill and unexpected results, the problems of Germany, the main one of which was the lack of aid to Germany's youth."
"I personally base my hope for the survival of democracy on the sound judgment and loyalty of American youth," he said.
Lipkin's Technique Brilliant, Vibrant
By ANN ALLEN
The 21-year-old pianist, Seymour Lipkin, showed promise of becoming one of the great piano artists of the future in his concert Thursday evening.
Mr. Lipkin has a mechanical, controlled technique that is extremely powerful. Most of his program was composed of loud. fast pieces.
His precise playing of the many runs in "Rondo Capriccioso" (Mendelssohn) was excellent. All the tones in this selection were vibrantly clear.
"Dead Leaves" (Debussy) was so softly played that it faded into complete silence. It is a slow, descriptive work that was a peaceful contrast to the rest of the program.
One of the most technical and difficult selections on the program was "Toccata" (Ravel). Mr. Lipkin's interpretation was forceful and brilliant. The style was free, and he achieved good effects.
The three sonatas by Scarlatti were enjoyed by the audience. Two were outstanding in popularity, "Sonata in D Major" was heavily accented, and ponderous, "Sonata in E Major" was noteworthy for the beauty of tone that Mr. Lipkin brought out.
Sale On Bar-B-Q Tickets Ends Tomorrow Noon
Tickets for the senior class bar-baque, which is to take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 10 at Potter lake, must be purchased by tomorrow noon Marvin Small, class president, announced today.
The tickets may be purchased at the business office, 121 Frank Strong hall, at 75 cents each.
Three Kansas VA Offices Will Be Closed
Veterans Administration offices in Lawrence, Salina, and Dodge City will be closed soon for budget reasons, it was announced today in Washington, D.C. Thirteen other offices in the country will be closed also.
Sherwin L. Derby, contact representative of the local office, said he had not received official notice that the office would be closed. He had, however, received notification that the office was one of those under consideration for closing.
These dismissals will affect some 8,000 employees. It is necessary that these steps be taken to bring the number of employed personnel within limits set in President Truman's budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, the agency said.
The cuts will not affect the hospital or medical programs, Carl R. Gray, Jr., veterans administrator, said. The dismissals must be ordered now so that the number of V.A. employees at the start of fiscal 1950 will not be above that for which funds will be available on an annual basis.
The dismissal notices will be in the hands of all employees by May 9, which will permit the customary 30-day notice prior to separation.
It was emphasized by Gray that every effort will be made to assure that essential services to veterans will be maintained at the highest possible level.
Linegar To Serve In Summer Camp
D. Ned Linegar, executive secretary of the University Y.M.C.A., has been granted a leave of absence for the summer to serve as program director of the Estes Park conference camp in Colorado.
An assistant secretary will be hired by the personnel committee of the Y.M.C.A. advisory board to carry on the work of the association during the summer months, Mr. Linegar said. Mrs. Helen Poje will continue as part-time office secretary.
"At Estes Park during the summer a senior staff of 35 adults and a student staff of 125 men and women from Y.M.C.A.'s and Y.W.C.A.'s throughout the United States serve the guests of the camp, which has called The Y.M.C.A. of the Rockies Mr. The Y.M.C.A. of Last year more than 3,000 attended the 42 conferences held at the camp during the summer, and many family groups spent their vacations at the camp," he added.
Anyone interested in a summer vacation at Estes Park should contact Mr. Linegar in the Y.M.C.A. office in the Union.
Jayhawker May Be Out Monday
The third issue of the Jay-hawker magazine is tentatively due for distribution Monday, May 9. William A. Conboy, editor-in-chief, said today. The fourth and final issue should be out about the middle of May.
"We hope to receive the final issue of the magazine by Thursday, May 19, but we can't tell whether it will be on time," Conboy cautioned.
"The fourth issue will contain pictures of the Kansas relays, senior pictures, and pictures of the winners of the Jayhawker queen contest and also of the 16 finalists for the title," Conboy explained. "The issue will be almost entirely pictorial."