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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE. KANSAS
TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 1949
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Dyche Receives Rare Bats From Mexico Field Worker
Several rare bats are included in the collection of 2,757 animals received recently by Dyche Museum of Natural History from Walter W Dalquest, field representative in eastern Mexico, Dr. E. H. Taylor, professor of zoology, said today.
The bats, first discovered and described more than 50 years ago, have
Class Withdrawals Close Wednesday
Tomorrow is the last day for students in the School of Engineering and Architecture to withdraw from classes this semester. Mrs. Allie E. Collins, secretary, announced.
If a student drops a course after this date he will receive a "withdrawn" in the course if he is passing; otherwise he will receive a grade of "F".
Dr. Hung Tells Of China War
The stage of the world drama has shifted from the Atlantic to the Pacific, Dr. William Hung, professor of history at Yenching university, Peiping, said at a lecture Monday in Fraser theater.
Dr. Hung quoted the old saying "Whither China goes, the rest of Asia is bound to follow." He pointed out that the United States with its democratic doctrines and Russia with her communistic principles may be waging a "cold war," but that the battle in China certainly was not cold.
He said that although the United States had been friendly toward China for nearly a century, it appears now that Russia is gaining the upper hand by supporting the Chinese communists.
"No amount of American aid would be able to help the Nationalists in China, unless there is a drastic changeover in the government," Dixon added that communism was very strong because it was organized.
However, the Nationalists still control more than two-thirds of the land area of China and would be able to wage a successful war if the people had belief and faith in the leaders.
Dr. Hung said that Chiang Kaishek surrounded himself with incompetent advisors, and perhaps the only way for him to regain the support of his people was to admit that he had made mistakes, form a new government with new personnel, and begin again.
More than 60 persons attended the lecture which was sponsored by the political science department.
60 Couples Attend First Dance Class
More than 60 couples attended the first dance class held March 12, John Griffin, chairman of the dance committee, announced today.
Griffin said, "We hope that more students respond for the remaining classes. The afternoons are devoted to practical application of the rules given by Miss Sally Sherwood, and each person should be able to master both the rhumba and the samba by the end of the course.
The next class will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the Kansas room of the Union. There will be a charge of 25 cents per couple.
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"This re-discovery by Dalquest gives the University a corner on the market because the new specimens are the only ones in existence," he explained.
in an emergency mine in time because the records were lost. Dr. Taylor said.
Dr. Taylor said this shipment of small animals from the state of Sacramento makes the University college a new center from that part, of North America.
Mr. Dalquest has been in eastern Mexico for the past three years as a special field collector for the museum. The purpose of his work is to increase the knowledge of animals which characterize that area of North America, in which little study has been done, Dr. Taylor explained.
Of the 2.757 specimens in the collection, 1.258 are mammals. The rest are birds, reptiles, and amphibians.
"Dalquest not only collects animals, but he also writes field accounts of them, their habits, where they live, what they eat, and other information about their life habits and distribution patterns," he added.
The largest animals in the shipment were two kinds of deer, and a javelina (wild hog). Although Dalquest has captured many larger animals, including jaguars, in previous trips, he specializes in finding smaller kinds. Dr. Taylor said. He catches the animals with traps and nets, by hand, or by shooting them with small shot or riffles.
Dalquest captured other valuable bats in addition to those of the rare species, Dr. Taylor said. He added that in Mexico many kinds of bats are found only in isolated caves and trees of the tropical rain forests.
The museum will use some of the animals to complete its collection from Mexico. The others will be used for study and research.
Group To Plan Adult Education
The annual Missouri Valley Adult Education conference will be held at the University Thursday, March 24 to Saturday, March 26.
The object of the conference is to plan a comprehensive adult education program for a mythical county. The conference is sponsored by the Kansas Adult Education association.
The longest known flight of a homing pigeon, according to the World Book Encyclopedia, was from Arras, France, to China—more than 7,000 miles.
About 200 delegates from 11 north central states are expected to attend. They will represent active groups in health, recreation, social welfare, church, labor, and industry. All Kansas colleges and 11 state universities will also be represented.
Dr. Perdue B. Graves, president of the Missouri Valley Adult association, will preside at the conference.
Construction on a seven-story addition to Corbin hall will begin this week. The L-shaped structure will be attached to the north end of the dormitory.
Addition To Corbin Begins This Week
The winning bid of $551,420 was submitted by the B. A. Green Construction-company, now completing work on the new Fowler shops. Mr. Green, who also built the present Corbin hall, said that the addition would not be ready for at least another year.
Other University buildings constructed by the Green company include Hoch auditorium, Lindley hall, and Watkins Memorial hospital.
WSSF Drive Ends Wednesday
The World Student Service Fund donation drive is being extended to Wednesday, Nancy Sandehn, College senior and chairman of the organization, said today.
Difficulties in getting material to student solicitors prompted the extension of the drive, she said.
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