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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN. LAWRENCE. KANSAS
WEDNESDAY,OCTOBER 6,1948
Western Civilization Study Aids Students,Sandelius Says
About 1,500 students are enrolled this semester in Western Civilization, the course that requires no classroom attendance. Thirty-one proctors have been appointed for students to consult.
Prof. Walter E. Sandelius, chairman of the committee in charge, said Monday, "We continue to receive from other institutions indications of the growing interest in the study of $ \circ $ western civilization as a whole.
"We feel that students do appreciate the importance of knowing the American way of life as part of a larger whole, and that we shall never be able to keep the American way unless we see it in the larger context of which it is part.
"Our committee continues to make minor revisions in the reading lists and to include progressively some of the best of recent commentaries. Our aim, of course, is to emphasize the competence examination rather apart from the precise content of the reading list and therefore to suggest to students the importance of being alert, in their various courses and in their general reading, to anything that helps them to understand our civilized tradition.
"Students in general seem to be developing increasingly adult points of view. Not so many of them are afraid of the examination as in the beginning, although many are impressed with the time required to do the reading."
A total of 2038 reserve books can be used and checked from the Western Civilization library, Mr. Sandelius said. Books for the course are also available at the Sunflower library.
binary Students are urged to keep their proctorial appointments and to take the next examination which will be given Saturday, Jan. 8, 1949, Mr. Sandelius said.
First Piano Recital Oct.11
Miss Marian Jersilk, instructor in piano, will give a recital in Frank Strong auditorium at 8 p.m. Monday. Oct. 11.
Her recital, the first of the University of Kansas concert season, will include "Theme and Variations" composed in 1946 by Katharine Mulky, instructor in organ and theory. This number was broadcast from Paris this past summer, Darius Milhaud, French composer, notified her recently.
Miss Jersild came to the University last year after study at the University of Southern California under John Crown, and at Chicago under Rudolph Ganz, pianist- composer and conductor. She has won several first prizes in competition with other pianists. Among these are the Mu Phi and Philruth $100 prize.
The recital is open to all with no admission charge. Other numbers to be played are from Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann, Honegger and Villa-Lobos.
Engineer Magazine Comes Out Oct.20
A prize-winning article dealing with stress in steam pipes will be featured in the first issue of the Kansas Engineer to be published Wednesday, Oct. 20. The article was written by Charles H. Green, '48, and won a prize in a national contest held by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Fred Gartung, editor, said that engineering students may get their copies in Marvin hall. Copies will be available for other students at 25 cents each.
The regular features, Slide Rule Slips, Men of Marvin, and the Engineers quiz will be in the magazine again, Gartung said. There will also be an article about the Kansas Geological survey by Leonard J. Snyder, journalism senior.
Law Wives Will Meet Today
The Law Wives meet at 8 p.m. today in the Law lounge of Green hall. Don G. Glassco will give a chalk talk.
Humanities Talks Begin Oct.12
The first of the 1948-49 Humanities lecture series will be presented by Alexander Meiklejohn, philosopher and educator, L. R. Lind, chairman of the Humanities committee, said today.
Mr. Meiklejohn will speak at 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 12 in Fraser theater.
Other speakers and their schedules are William Hardy Alexander, chairman of the department of classics University of California, Nov. 16, Fraser theater; Paul H. Columbia university, Feb. 10, Frank Lang, professor of music history, Strong auditorium.
Thomas G. Bergin, professor of Italian, Yale university, March 15, and Ernest Cadman Colwell, president of the University of Chicago, April 26, Fraser theater.
A Dec. 7 date remains to be filled,
Mr. Lind, said.
The lectures will be free to the public and will begin at 8 p.m.
"The lectures are presented to create interest, knowledge, and ap- preciation of man's achievements," Mr. Lind said.
"Students and faculty members will establish a more favorable environment for the humanities through contact with outstanding humans," he added.
Southeast Kansas Is Industrialized
The most active industrialized part of Kansas is in the southeastern area, according to Earl K. Nixon, president of the state Geological Survey.
This area produces lead, zinc, brick, cement, gas, oil, and other commercial resources. One of the newest industries of this area is pottery which now is being produced at Ft. Scott.
Mr. Nixon is working on a directory of the mineral resources of Kansas which will give information on what minerals are available, who produces them, and where to buy them. The directory will be published sometime after the first of the year.
Mr. Nixon is leaving today on a four-day tour of the area. He will confer with heads of various industries to gather information for his report.
Dr. Moore has been touring Scotland, Sweden, Denmark, England, Belgium, France, and Italy. He was official representative of the University at the International Geological congress in London last August. He also represented the Social Science Association and Society of Economic Paleontologists, the Paleontological society, and the association of State Geologists.
Dr. Raymond C. Moore, director of research for the State Geological survey, is expected to return from a trip abroad early in November.
Dr. Moore To Return From European Tour
Dr. Paul Rooef, chairman of the anatomy department; has signed a contract with the army to continue special work concerning the effect of radium chloride when injected into the bloodstream of the white rat, and its effect upon blood development.
Dr. Roofe To Study Effect Of Radium Chloride On Rats
Men's Glee Club Adds 30 Voices Plans Vespers
The effect of phosphorous upon the development of bone and nervous tissue in the white rat fetus also will be studied.
Thirty new members have been chosen for the 1948 University Men's Glee club. The total membership is 65, from which a men's quartet and double quartet will be organized.
Directed by Joseph F. Wilkins, professor of voice, the group will appear first at the all-musical vespers early in November.
Officers for 1948-49 are: Dean Gillley, College sophomore, president; Charles Roth, education junior, vice-president; Clarence Hooper, education senior, secretary-treasurer. Librarians are Samuel Peacock, College junior, and Donald Finley, College senior.
First tenor: James A. Austin, Kernel Butler, James Clayton, John E. Ernest, Dale Ferguson, Dean A. Gilley, Alan L. Gordon, Ivan L. Grossecomel, Clarence S. Hooper, Robert E. Kroesch, Faustin Robles, and William A. Spalsbury.
Second tenor: Wallace W. Abbey, Darrell L. Benne, Bernard A. Bodmer, Byron J. Bohl, Joseph Braly, Ralph D. Comer, Robert L. Daret, William E. Haggard, Richard W. Hartzler, Donald R. Hyten, Kenneth Jackson, Wair John Jackel, Eugene C. Jarus, Philip R. Jones, George E. Peacock, Samuel Peacock, Perry Preusch, Melvin P. Rice, Glenn E Vernon, James R. Vining, William E Weidensau, Haworth White, Jr.
First bass: J. Sterling Baxter, William L. Belden, Donald M. Boucher Cecil C. Butterfield, Jon S. Ferguson William G. Higgins, Keith M. Johnson, Howard G. Jones, Myron E. Kelso, John A. Mowers, Prisciliano Quijas, Jack W. Robinson, Charles A. Roth, Darwin R. Ruhnke, George L. Sheldon, Gregory F. Simms, Willard E. Straight, Robert Wallingford, John C. Wesley, Lyle E. Wheatercroft, Benjamin E. White.
Second bass: Frederick R. A. emulng, Lewis A. Bayles, William H. Burton, Donald N. Finley, Jimmie D. Hughes, Robert L. Kite, James D. Moddelmog, Donald Owen, Robert W. Riner, Norman E. Wenger.
World Government Now Is Aim Of UWF
Aiding the establishment of a world government at the earliest opportunity is the aim of the University chapter of the United World federalists.
John N. Rix, acting chairman, explained the purpose of the group at the first regular meeting Tuesday.
A plan for presenting the group's policy to all organized houses will be discussed at the next meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 12 in the English room of the Student Union.
Dean Barr To Speak To UNESCO Group
The Rev. Harold G. Barr, dean of School of Religion, will speak on "The Urgency of Keeping Faith With the Cause of International Peace," at the first general meeting of the University's U.N.E.S.C.O council at 8 p.m. tomorrow in 101 Snow hall.
The council is composed of representatives of organized houses, professional and honorary societies, and other student organizations which have an interest in advancing the cause of peace through international understanding.
Bruce Wilder, chairman of the secretariat, has asked that presidents of affiliated campus organizations inform their representatives of the meeting. A business meeting will follow Dean Barr's talk.
Dean Marvin Will Speak
At Sabeth Tomorrow
Burton W. Marvin, dean of the William Allen White School of Journalism and Public Information, will address the Kiwanis club in Sabeth tomorrow night.
The dinner will be held in observance of National Newspaper week. A number of newspaper editions from the Sabeth area will attend.
Boston Wins 1-0 In 1st Series Game
Boston defecated Cleveland 1 to 0 today in the opening game of the 1948 World Series. Tommy Holmes, Boston outfielder, singled with two on in the eighth inning to drive in the lone run.
Bob Feller, Cleveland pitcher, gave the Braves two hits while the Indians nicked Brave pitcher Johnny Sain for four hits.
Homecoming Group To Meet
A skeleton schedule of events and sub-committees for the Homecoming will be set up at the first meeting of the general Homecoming committee at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow in 114 Frank Strong hall.
Members of the committee are Joe Wilson, representing the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce; Prof. Russell L. Wiley; L. C. Woodruff, dean of men; E. C. Quigley; Irwin Youngberg; Keith Lawton; R. H. Wagstaff; Fred Ellsworth; Tom Yoe; Patrick Thiessen; Joseph McCoskier; Jane Ferrell; Earl D. Clark; Louise Lambert; Dorothy Scroggy; Evan Francis; William "Red" Hoogan; Clarence Atkins; and Ellen Spurney.
Everyone Is In The Act
Gads Hill, Mo., Oct. 6- (UP) Landowners in these parts got out their deeds today in hopes that their ancestors' hospitality to Jesse James and his gang of desperadoes was about to pay off.
Excitement is running high in the area following reports that Wallace Wilcox, a 30-year-old timber worker, found $100,000 in currency and coin that had been hidden by the notorious James boys during the 1880's.
Mr. Wilcox found the money in a cave. But his neighbors say that he owns no land. Residents of the area hoped the cave would turn out to be on their land so that they might at least share a portion of the treasure.
Mr. Wilcox, however, said he would not reveal the location of the cave until Sunday. The backwoodsman, who lives in a small cabin with his wife and five children, refused to talk about the value of his find.
But people in the Ozark hills have believed for years that some of "Old Jesse's" loot would turn up some day. Many people still regard James as a latter day Robin Hood, as did their ancestors who sheltered the highwaymen in their homes or in coves on their land.
Many residents believe that the money Mr. Wilcox found—if he did—came from the robbery of an Iron mountain railroad train near here in 1874.
West Offers Reds Another Chance To End Crisis
Paris, Oct. 6—(UP)—The United Nations security council gave Russia another chance today to accept American, British, and French proposals for ending the Berlin crisis.
This morning American Delegate Dr. Philip C. Jessup offered to meet with Russia in a Big Four for-eign ministers conference on all German problems "the moment" the Berlin blockade is lifted.
Andrei Vishinshy made notes as Dr. Jessun:
1. Declared America's policy in Berlin is one of "no surrender."
2. Warned that the United States will use any measures necessary to stay in Berlin.
4. Accused Russia of an "act of aggression" in Berlin by threatening the use of force.
3. Cautioned the Russians against mistaking America's patience, "under great provocation," to be a sign of weakness.
5. Described the air lift as a "symbol of peace" and pledged that it will be continued come what may.
6. Offered the Russians a way of of the Berlin impasse by proposing an "immediate" meeting of the Big Four foreign ministers on all German problems "the moment" the blockade is raised.
But as soon as Dr. Jessup finished reading his general introduction, and started a detailed review of the Berlin crisis, Mr. Vishinsky ostentatiously opened a newspaper and started to read.
Ten minutes later he folded the paper and began again to take notes. Apparently the Soviet tactics are to listen and wait until a resolution is submitted, than cast a killing veto.
Doctors in six army recruiting stations checked over young Kansans in steady streams today as physical examinations began to determine who was fit for peacetime military service.
Brig. Gen. Milton R. McLean, Kansas selective service director, said 300 or 400 men in the most eligible groups—single men, non-veterans and non-fathers are being examined today, tomorrow, and Friday.
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Exams Begin For Draft
Others will be called up week for physical and mental tests when will single out the personnel for Kansas' initial 140-man draft quota for November.
New Hand In Steno Bureau
Mrs. Arline Moore, of Wichita, has been employed by the K.U. Stenographic bureau. Mrs. Moore previously worked for Santa Fe Trail Transportation company in Wichita.
Seven persons work for the bureau, which does overflow clerical work for University offices and organizations.
Americans Are Ignorant, Ise Says; They Blame Truman For Car Shortage
Americans are ignorant and "naive of political matters," Dr. John Ise, professor of economics, told Y.M.C.A. freshmen Tuesday evening.
"A Kansan can hear 'prohibition' and cheer wildly. But he doesn't know why he's cheered." Mr. Ise said. "In 1932, the average citizen grabbed his stomach and yelled, 'I'm hungry! Who's president? Hoover! Down with Hoover! This year he will say, 'I can't buy a car. Who's president? Truman! Down with Truman!'"
Dr. Ise said that people should "cut out poker playing and nonsense and get down to study on political and economic matters." He charged that the ordinary newspaper, radio, and movie do not provide enough information for an understanding of political issues in the world.
"Universities are doing a bad job of making intelligent citizens," he said. "They make good engineers, lawyers, and doctors, but only 15 to 20 per cent of university graduates actually become good, intelligent citizens."
A good citizen is very critical of everything and forms no "rock-ribbed" opinions on anything, he said.