University Daily Kansan
Thursday, May 20, 1943
Lawrence, Kansas
STUDENT NEWSPAPER
OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Dewey Denies Stassen Charges Of Ganging Up
Portland, Ore., May 20—(UP)—Harold E. Stassen charged today that an "eastern combination of Taft-Dewey forces" had spent $250,000 to host him in the Oregon primary.
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey of New York promptly denied the charge.
Both Mr. Dewey and Mr. Stassen were scheduled to return to Portland today for last minute speeches, before Oregon voters cast ballots tomorrow for the state's 12 delegates to the G.O.P. national convention.
Mr. Stassen, speaking in Astoria Wednesday night, charged that Mr. Dewey and Sen. Robert Taft had combined forces, in an all-out attempt to demonstrate that our more liberal policies, our program for the West, and our foreign policy do not have the support which the earlier primaries and the national polls showed that we have."
Governor Dewey replied in a statement:
"For 21% weeks I have had the privilege of waging a wholly constructive and clean campaign before the voters of Oregon. It is saddening that Mt. Stassen in the final days should degrade the campaign by such reckless and flagrantly untruthful statements.
"To set the record straight once and for all," our expenditures are not a tiny fraction and the ridiculous sum he mentions and he knows it.
"The frantic effort to associate me with the views or actions of any other Republican candidate for president is unfounded and false and Mr. Stassen knows it"
Both Governor and Mr. Stassen campaign funds and hopes for nomi-have staked a large segment of their nation on the outcome of the Oregon primary election.
2 Poets Win In Contest
Edgar Wolfe, graduate student, and James E. Nelson, College senior, tied for first prize in the annual William Herbert Carruth poetry contest. Wolfe's poem is entitled "Even One Thing," and Nelson's "Summer Mood."
Ray B. West, chairman of the committee, said that a single choice was impossible to make because the two poems were entirely different. The winners will divide first prize, $50, and second prize, $25.
Third prize went to James B. Chandler, graduate student, who wrote "The Wait."
Harry Levinson, graduate student, who wrote "The Depressed Ward," Nancy German, College sophomore whose poem was "Home Town," and Wilma M. Brooks, graduate student, who wrote "Prayer," won honorable mention.
With Mr. West on the committee were Clyde Hyder, professor of English, and Robert Stallman, assistant professor.
Judges were Weldon Kees, a New York poet; William Howie, instructor of English, and Mr. West.
Postlethwaite Quits Alumni Magazine
There will be no replacement for Kenneth Postlethwaite, former as associate editor of the Alumni magazine, Fred Ellsworth, editor, sa today. Mr. Postlethwaite resigner Tuesday to join the staff of the Daily Mail. Nevada. Mo.
"It is like losing your right arm, and I hate to face next year without him." Mr. Ellsworth said.
ASC To Select Dance Manager
The social committee of the All Student Council will select a new dance manager tomorrow.
The dance manager receives $5 for each dance he arranges. This includes finding a place for the dance, arranging for a band, and making the necessary arrangements with the business office.
Applications should be made today to Elizabeth Sue Webster, 1625 Edgehill road.
UN Delegates Visit Campus
"The situation in Palestine is going to improve." This was the opinion expressed Wednesday by Captain H. Eeles, group captain of the British Royal Air force.
In thorough the afternoon, the military men met with various organizations at the Union. They spoke in small informal groups, answering questions about the work of the military staff committee of the United Nations.
Captain Eeles explained that the military staff committee would be, in the instance a United Nations armed force was set up, the highest strategic body. Their work during the past two years has been to arrive at certain basic principles upon which such a force can be built.
In invariably the discussion turned to Palestine, and Captain Eeles freely told of his government's position. England, he said, has maintained order in the Holy Land since World War I with a terrific loss of British blood and a terrible burden on the British taxpayer. Now, he told the group, England wants to lay down this burden.
Capt. Chin Siao Tang, for thirty-six years in the Chinese navy, answered questions concerning the size and operation of the Chinese navy, the war in North China with the Communists, and the life of his people.
Free Smokes In Union
Nearly 2,000 packs had been given away Wednesday by representatives of the Reynolds Tobacco company. They said they planned to give out their quota of 9,000 packs by today.
Free packs of cigarettes, in plastic cases marked K.U., are being distributed to activity book holders in the Union today.
Some students were worried about the red mark put on their activity books to prevent "seconds." Raymond Nichols, executive secretary, said that the mark would not affect the use of the books.
Enrollment requirements are the same as for other R.O.T.C. units except that students must have been accepted by the School of Medicine. The maximum age limit is also higher, being 29 instead of 27.
A medical R.O.T.C. unit will be established at the University and will be in operation by next fall.
ROTC Medic Unit Will Be Activated
The course will require only one hour of military science a week and will include a six-week summer camp between the third and fourth years of medical school.
The first 18 months of the course will be taken on the campus, the remainder at the University Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan.
Japan And Missouri Helped When KU Changed Its Flag
A red, white and blue flag, now flies beside "Old Glory" on the north tower of Fraser hall as an emblem of K.U.—but it took a world war to put it there.
By ARTHUR COLLINS
The old flag, designed in 1928, was discarded because University officials thought it resembled too closely the ensign of our World War II armies, the Japanese. And worse
enemies, the Japanese. And worse
have been made by a Missourian!
So aroused we Kansans at this oversight that they not only accepted the present red, white and blue University flag, but adopted the pattern of a thorough-bred Kansan. It was nine years ago that Eleanor Grider, '43, a Lawrence student, entered her flag in a design department contest and won.
The story goes that one of Eleanor's greatest incentives to make a new and more suitable flag was the fact that the old one was designed by a KuKu president from the "Show-Me" state. Eleanor is married now and lives in Arizona, according to Mrs. Richard L. Grider, of 1400 Louisiana street.
Raymond Nichols, executive secretary of the University, said that our University flag was accepted because of its simplicity. For this reason, it has been waving over Mount Oread since Dec. 6, 1939, and is visible as far as the outskirts of Lawrence.
In describing the former Jap-like flag, Mr. Nichols said it had the familiar Jayhawker in the center surrounded "on all sides by bright red sun-beam stripes running out to the border." Its complex structure was another one of its defects, he added
The discovery of the similarity of the flag to the Nipponese ensign came about unexpectedly and at an embarrassing time. Credit for the find goes to the alumni, according to Fred Ellsworth, secretary of the alumni association.
"We placed the flag behind the guest speaker's head," Mr. Ellsworth said, "and didn't pay any more attention to it.
"In the midst of the speech-making and merriment some patriotic alumnus noticed that the flag resembled the Jap ensign. It was hauled down immediately.
It seems the alumni were having their annual banquet in Topeka during the war years "and a symbol or something was needed of the University." A flag supposed to have been designed by a president of the KuKu club back in 1928 was quickly dug up.
Eight University women who were recently interviewed by Mrs. Ann Carnahan, of the Compton Advertising agency in New York, are now anxiously awaiting a telegram from New York.
Lucky Coed To See NY
One of them will receive a week's expense-paid trip to the big city, where she will stay at the Waldorf and "do the town" in company with women from nine other large universities.
She will also spend 15 hours modeling before a color camera at $10 an hour. If these color pictures come out right, she will then be featured in the national advertising of a well-known shampoo.
The women interviewed by Mrs. Carnuhan are: Sue Rose Mounce, education junior; Rosemary Robinson, College sophomore; Gloria Hill, and JoAnne Hudson, College juniors; and Corrine Carter, Karen York, Mary Lou Martin, and Norma Jean Guthrie, fine arts sophomores.
Mrs. Carnahan was seeking women who were both photogenic and interesting, from the standpoint of taking part in campus activities.
Traditions Committee To Choose Cheerleaders
Eight cheerleaders will be picked from 42 students who have tried out for the University cheering squad. They will be chosen by the traditions committee of the A.S.C. at 7:30 p.m. today in Robinson gym.
Two women, four men, and two alternates will be selected for the squad, according to Ernest Friesen, chairman of the committee. The applicants attended practice sessions this week.
The housing picture for next fall is bright for single men, a little dark for single women, and bleak for married students.
Rooms For Fall Will Be Scarce
Irvin Youngberg, director of dormitories, said that Sleepy Hollow will be a men's co-op next year. This will fill 35 less places formerly reserved for single women.
Private homes, dormitories, and fraternities will provide single men with all the housing needed, Mr. Youngberg said.
There will be a problem in finding homes for single women, he said. In the past Lawrence landlords have co-operated in offering rooms to them, and the housing office hopes that landlords will be helpful again.
Mr. Youngberg said that 600 married couples have applied for Sunflower apartments for summer and fall.
"There are about 1,500 units in Sunflower and we don't expect enough turnover to have places available for all applicants," he said.
"The situation for apartments in town is worse. There aren't enough places to go around. Sunnyside will be used to house full-time staff members, and possibly a limited number of graduate assistants with children."
Vignery To Head Summer Kansan
Gene Vignery, College senior, will be editor-in-chief of the Summer Session University Daily Kansan, Elmer F. Beth, acting director of the William Allen White School of Journalism announced today.
James Robinson, College senior will be assistant editor and David Clymer, College junior, will be business manager.
The staff appointments were made by the faculty of the School of Journalism.
The Summer Session Kansan is published every Tuesday and Friday afternoon The first issue will be distributed June 15.
WEATHER
Kansas—Fair east, partly cloudy west today and tonight with few scattered thunderstorms west tonight. Tomorrow partly cloudy. Slightly cooler northwest tonight and tomorrow. High today 82-90.
Bitter Bird Will Continue New Editor Says
The Bitter Bird will definitely be published again next year, Leland G. Norris, new editor, has announced.
"The magazine was a financial success this year, and there is no reason why we can't do it again," he said.
"We plan to put out seven or eight issues during the year which will contain jokes, pictures, and humorous stories. It is intended that each issue will be like th third issue this year, and will be for the entertainment and relaxation of those who read it." Norris added.
There have been complaints about subscribers not getting their copies but under the new management, subscriptions will either be mailed or delivered to the respective houses, Norris said.
"There will be a definite effort to keep out any and all independent and Greek controversies." he added.
On the staff will be Norris, editor; Myron W. Husband, managing editor; Helen E. Ward, assistant editor; Clarence Eyerly, business manager; and Carol Buhler, advertising manager.
Others will be Louis D. Duff, Jr., Edith Malott, Agnes Husband, Ann Lawrence, Louise Lambert, Hank Brown, Paul A. Coker, Jr., LuAnne Powell, Marilyn Sweet, Elger L. Talley, Ray E. Martin, and William D. Waters.
Art Exhibit Lasts 3 Days
Members of Delta Phi Delta, honorary art fraternity, will sponsor an art exhibit May 23, 24, and 25. The exhibit will be open to any member of the student body and will be displayed in front of Robinson gymnasium.
The exhibit will be divided into four sections: oil painting, sketch, water color and a miscellaneous group. Prizes will be given to the winner in each division. The judges will be members of the faculty.
Work submitted should be in the design department on the third floor of Frank Strong hall not later than soon today. All work will be returned immediately after the exhibit.
Tower Solicitors Renew Fund Effort
World War II memorial campaign chairmen have begun to intensify their efforts now that the needed $350,000 for starting construction is in sight.
The Douglas county campaign is only $4,500 short of its $50,000 goal, and two new bellringers, Mrs. Mabel Young and Valley Express company have been reported.
Fred Ellsworth, alumni secretary, and Jack Taylor, campaign director, attended the kick-off meeting in Wichita May 18.
Officials are hoping that with many large cities unreported the goal can be reached in time for a ground-breaking ceremony at commencement June 7.
Seven organized houses have reported a total of $150 in the freshman drive. Hopkins hall, Alpha Omicron Pi, Kappa Alpha Theta, Delta Gamma, Chi Omega, Kappa Sigma, and Sigma Kappa have turned in their contributions and others houses are urged to do so immediately.