PAGE SIX UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWKENCE, KANSAS FRIDAY, MAY 14, 1948 The Editorial Page It Could Happen Here Substitute the letters K.U. in the headline "Rescued in M.U. Blaze" which appeared on the front page of Tuesday's Kansas City Star and the story could have happened here. Fire is a dangerous enemy and it spares no one. At a time when it is critical, it is even more important that every precaution is Fire is a dangerous enemy and housing is critical, it is even more taken to prevent such a loss as oc- curred at Missouri university early Tuesday morning. The fraternity whose house was destroyed will have trouble replacing it, as construction costs will go far above the insurance they will receive. It is surprising that such an incident has not occurred sooner with the possible loss of lives. Students living in organized houses give little thought to safety conditions in their living quarters. The house officers are usually too busy with other things to take fire prevention measures under consideration. They take for granted that the houseman keeps all furnaces and hot water equipment in good repair—but this is not enough. Even the best equipment in the best of condition can go haywire on short notice. Students, themselves, must take an individual responsibility in knowing that their possessions and their house is free from the causes of such disasters. Since the war, many of the houses have been re-decorated and re-modeled at considerable expense. Many of these houses are landmarks and are just as much a part of the University as are the buildings on the "hill." Yet, students continue to "clutter" the upper floors of these houses with their personal belongings, and the typical college "room" is itself a fire trap. A carelessly tossed match or a smoldering cigarette could be responsible for a fire which could cause tremendous damage. Don't learn the hard way. Use the coming summer months to check your house thoroughly for possible fire hazards and remedy such faults before the house is filled in the fall, Have your officers check your insurance program and make sure that you have full coverage. Use stricter police methods in keeping individual rooms free from overcrowded closets and general untidiness. There is no profit in fire. Do your share by removing every possible fire hazard. We don't need that kind of publicity on the front page of any newspaper. University Daily Hansan Student Newspaper of the UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Member of the Kansas Press Assm. Na- Assm., and the Associated Collegiate Press. Represented by the National Ad- dresser. 420 Madison Ave. New York City. 'Low Man' Editor-In-Chief David H. Clymer Managing Editor Cooper Rollow Asst. Man. Editor Claire Worsham Asst. Man. Editor Gene Vignery City Editor John Stauffer Asst. City Editor Brian Kelley Richard Barton Telegraph Editor James Roelson Asst. Tel. Editor Hal Nelson Tel. Editor Briley Mayer Sports Editor Paul Keith Sports Editor James Jones Women's Sports Ed. Anna Mary Murphy Noble Editor Robert Sullivan Picture Editor James Mason Society Editor Patricia Bentley Despite Harold E. Stassen's convincing chain of victories in the Republican presidential primaries, Old Guard Republicans have refused to accept the young ex-governor as a leading candidate for the Republican nomination. To qualify their convictions, the senior Republicans can point to the history books and proclaim that Stassen, like former primary-winning-candidates, is riding for a fall The Old Guard recalls Teddy Roosevelt's victory string of nine primaries in 1912 and his subsequent loss of the nomination to William Howard Taft. In 1920, Senator Hiram Johnson, of California, won six primaries and Gen. Leonard Wood won five, but is was Warren G. Harding who won the nomination in Chicago a few weeks later. Business Manager Bill Alderson Adv. Manager Paul McKinnon Admin. Manager Don Waldron Asst. Grip Bill Binter Class. Adv. Mgr Ruth Clayton Asst. Class. Adv. Mgr Elizabeth Green Asst. Class. Adv. Mgr Carol Butler Nat. Adv. Mgr Solokolec Asst. Nat. Adv. Mgr Eleanor Bradford Asst. Promotion Mgr Dom Tennant Asst. Promotion Mgr Dom Tennant Many of the Old Guard Republicans who can remember the 1940 convention when Thomas E. Dewey was the primary king, but dark horse Wendell Willkie walked off with the nomination. The Old Guard does not deny that Stassen may be a dangerous factor come convention time, but so far the veteran Republican standbys are striking to their old saw: "Primaries indicate, convention nominate." For the older Republicans, the energetic Mr. Stassen is still "low man on the totem pole."—John Wheeler. Read the Daily Kansan daily. - Letters To The Editor - High Praise For 'College Daze' Annual Event Dear Editor: Will you permit me, through the Kansan, to congratulate the Student Union Activities for sponsoring and seeing through the tough job of the presentation of "College Daze"? There was nothing trite about it except the title. It displayed talent; originality, good editing and hard work. Here's hoping it becomes an annual event. It certainly has the backing of the drama department. Allen Crafton Repeat 'Daze' Dear Editor: Since I was unable to see "College Daze" last night and because I have heard it praised so highly, I wondered if this production might be presented again next week? Several of my friends have expressed the same wish, and we are sure that there are many students on the campus who feel the same way. Don G. Glasco College freshman Real Spirit Orchids to the east of "College Daze" for presenting a wonderful evening of entertainment. The spontanity displayed by this group of students is typical of the spirit which we want at K.U. Dear Editor: "College Daze" is a show that every K.U. student should see. Let's have it again. Kathy Culley College junior By this time the University must have drawn enough "queens" to boast a pat poker hand. team. The 2nd Charlie Chase — eating everything!!! The climax of this act is his BULL WHIP Special! In 3-line, show stopping specialty acts. 6 Line Girls The Engford Team Sensational Acrobatic Hand Balancing Specialists! ALSO: — PAUL WEISS — Pianist Extraordinary! Congratulations On The Screen All Star Comedy—"SQUAREHEAD AT THE ROUND TABLE" and Community Sing—Featuring 'Now Is The Hour', 'Four Leaf Clover', 'I'll Dance At Your Wedding' Dear Editor: George Ablah College freshman At our OWL SHOW After seeing "College Daze" Wednesday night, I think it is one of the greatest musicales that I have seen. May I put in my second for a repeat performance. Congratulations to a marvelous cast. Again Next Week SAT. ONLY • GRANADA • Low Prices Dear Editor: I saw a great comedy and musical Wednesday night, combined into one play, "College Daze." I have heard several people say that they wish they could see it. I wonder if this production might be presented again next week. It was the best 75c worth of entertainment I have ever received. Bill Paxton College freshman The letter the Sig Ep sent to his father concerning damage to the family car, after a tree hit it, would seem to be the acid test of father's trust of son. Finalists in the Kansas state chess tournament had to abide by a new ruling requiring 22 moves an hour. Maybe they'll get around to speeding up basketball too. Geologists Return From Conference In Indiana Dr. R. C. Moore, director of research of the state Geological Survey, and four of his students returned recently from a trip to Indiana where they attended the Indiana geologic field conference held at Mitchell, Ind. The four men who made the trip were Roy I. 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