UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
THURSDAY, APRIL 7. 1948
AGE EIGHT
73 Perish In Hospital Fire
Effingham, Ill. April 7—(U.P.)—This heartsick town began burying its dead today as the Catholic chancery office announced a "final" toll of 73 lives lost in the fire which destroyed St. Anthony's hospital.
A chancery spokesman said that 128 persons were in the hospital when the fire flashed through the old building early Tuesday. These included patients, visitors, nurses, staff members and Franciscan nuns who ran the hospital. There were only 55 survivors. The death count did not include a baby born dead to a mother who leaped from a window.
The chancery said 61 bodies had been accounted for, most of them dug from the charred ruins of the three-story hospital. Twelve victims were listed as missing and believed buried in the debris.
Group services for four of the victims were to be held today.
State Fire Marshal Pat Kelly said after a preliminary inspection that there was "inconclusive" evidence that paint stored in the basement might have caused the fire.
The building was being decorated. Kelly said he believed the flames may have fed on paint and varnish. Nuns in charge of the hospital said the redecorating was done by a contractor, and that no paint was stored on the premises.
Student Gets Navy Medal
Lt. Marvin J. Cooper, a five-term naval officer enrolled at the University, has been presented the navy's Air Medal by Capt. W. R. Terrell, N.R.O.T.C. commander, in behalf of John L. Sullivan, secretary of the navy.
Lieutenant Cooper was a torpedo plane pilot with torpedo squadron 11, which was attached to the U.S.S. Hornet during the battle against the Japanese late in 1944. The citation reads in part, "Cooper carried out anti-submarine patrols and pressed home bombing attacks against hostile shipping, airfields, and other installations, thereby contributing materially to the success of his squadron in the infliction of damage on the enemy. His skilled airmach- ship and courageous devotion to duty in the face of anti-aircraft fire were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States naval service."
NSA To Hold Election
The Negro Student association will hold its annual election tonight. The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. in 9 Frank Strong hall. Reports will also be made concerning participation in student government and related subjects, Arthur Ford, president said.
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11 Students Seek Sanitarian Jobs
Eleven engineering students have applied to take a written examination for junior assistant sanitarian in the United States public health service.
Examinations will be given from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, April 11, through Wednesday, April 13, in 105 Marvin hall.
The examination may also be taken in 2200 Fidelity building, Kansas City, Mo. Students wanting to take the examination in Kansas City should notify William McQuary, 16B Marvin hall, Extension 397, before Saturday.
Oral examinations will be held Tuesday, April 19, and Wednesday, April 20, in 111 Marvin hall.
Appointments should be made with Mr. McQuary for these examinations before the Easter vacation.
Deans Attend Big Seven
Housing Conference Today
Read the Daily Kansan daily.
Big Seven housing will be discussed at a conference held today and tomorrow at Kansas State college.
University representatives are Miss Margaret Habein, of women; L. C. Woodruff, dean of men; Keith Lawton, director of dormitories; and Karl Klooz, bursar.
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Ann Learned Breaks Leg
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Ann Learned, Coelege junior,
broke both bones in her heelleft leg
while playing golf Monday. She is
now in Watkins hospital but will
probably be released at the end of
the week to go home for vacation,
hospital authorities said.
Students enrolled in the School of Engineering and Architecture who have grades of D or F in one or more subjects are requested to see their advisors by Friday, April 8. A list of students with unsatisfactory grades and of faculty advisers is posted on the bulletin board in the lobby of Marvin hall.
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