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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
FRIDAY, MAY 7, 1948
Presidents To See Preview Of 'College Daze'
A preview of "College Daze." all student musical review, will be presented at the last presidents' breakfast of the year at 9 a.m. tomorrow in the west cafeteria of the Union. All presidents of organized houses are asked to attend.
Faculty guests who have been invited are L. C. Woodruff, dean of men; Miss Margaret Habein, dean of women; Miss Martha Peterson, assistant dean of women; Willis L. Tompkins, assistant dean of men; and Miss Hermina Zipple, director of the Union.
Tickets for "College Daze" are on sale in the rotunda of Frank Strong hall and at the business office. They will also be sold at the box office May 12. A limited number of tickets is being sold in organized houses.
At the president's breakfast tomorrow, Norma Jean Guthire, fine arts sophomore, and Dargan Montgomery, College sophomore, will sing "When You're Near." Ann Hogue, fine arts sophomore, and Dean Frazier, College junior, will sing "Come Along Baby." Words and lyrics to these songs were written by Jesse E. Stewart, director of the musical.
Charles T. Freshwater, fine arts nepomore, and Bill P. Pog. College junior, will sing "I've Got That Old Look From Seeing That New Lock." It was written by Jack Moorhead, author of the show.
Stewart will give a short talk on the show.
Jagel Recital Is Pleasing
Bv CRYSTAL CHITTENDEN
Brooklyn can be proud of its native son, Frederick Jagel, tenor, who sang in Hoch'auditorium Thursday evening. He presented a well-rounded program, opening with Handel's "Vanne, si superba, va" from the opera "Giustino." Although Mr. Jagel has a large range with depth and volume in the lower register, the pianist, Mr. Whitaker, gave him severe competition in the first few numbers.
Mr. Jagel, who is adept at singing in foreign languages, presented his German group as though he not only understood the intended musical meanings of Hugo Wolf's and Brahn's compositions, but also the words. Of this group the melancholy mood of Brahm's "Der Tod, das ist die kuehle Nacht" drew the greatest response from his listeners.
"Like Blossoms Dew-Freshen'd to Gladness" and "Love Song" by Rachmaninoff were highly contrasted. The latter seemed more in the Rachmaninoff spirit by building up to a big climax. Somber dignity marked Miaskovsky's "To the Serene Master."
His French group, presented with subtle artistry, included the composers Faure, Poulenc, and Debussy. The audience had no difficulty in grasping the dreamy quality of Faure's "Apres un Reve" or the elusive beauty of "Clair de Lume" by Debussy.
The closing group of American songs opened with "Lament of Ian the Proud" by Charles Griffes, who strongly leans toward Ravel's brand of impressionism. Like John Charles Thomas who sang here recently, Mr. Jagel included a selection by William Roy, the 14-year-old American youth.
25 Fellowship Members To Attend Convention
Twenty-five members of the University Inter-Varsity Christian fellowship will attend the annual state conference, today, tomorrow and Sunday at Camp Webster, near Salina.
The conference will consist of study and discussion groups. Guest speakers will be the Rev Lind Hodges, Topeka, and Dr. Alexander Vazakas of Bethany college, Lindsburg.
By Bibler
Little Man On Campus
"Boy, did the prof ever pull a fast one today—he took all the questions from the text!"
Eclipse Begins Sunday, Ends Saturday; It's That International Date Line Again
An annular eclipse of the sun will begin Sunday and end Saturday. The solution to this paradox lies in the "polywog's" dunking place, the international dateline. An annular eclipse is one in which a thin ring of sunlight is visible encircling the dark moon.
The eclipse will be.
It will travel northeast across the international date line and end five and one-half hours later Saturday, said N. W. Storer, associate professor of astronomy.
The eclipse will begin at sunrise Sunday, south of the island of Ceylon.
It will be seen as an annular eclipse along a narrow path and a partial eclipse from the side. Persons in the northwest corner of the United States will see the spectacle as a partial eclipse for a few minutes before sunset Saturday.
From Ceylon the eclipse will travel northwest across Burma, Siam, China, Japan, and the Aleutian islands to about 700 miles southwest of Seattle.
The eclipse has caused an important election in southeast Asia to be postponed. Authorities believe the superstitious natives will not turn out to vote.
Because the moon will be farther from the earth than at other times it will not be able to obscure the sun completely. This will leave a ring of the sun showing around the moon. This is called an annular eclipse, Professor Storer explained. A total eclipse results when the moon is closer to the earth.
"This occurs on the average of once every two years," he said. "Only once in about 200 years is a total eclipse visible from any one location. The next one will be visible in November over central South America and south of Australia."
The next total eclipse visible from Kansas was the last on crossed Kansas in 1918.
About 540 students have signed up for the Western Civilization examination which will be given at 2 p.m. May 15, according to J. K. Hitt, registrar.
Students may register today and tomorrow for the examination. The place of examination will be assigned when the students register. Hidden Gibson, director of Western Civilization, said he expected between 800 and 1,000 students to register for the examination.
540 Students Sign For Western Civ
Columbia, Mo., May 7-(UP)—Five journalists, a southern newspaper, and a national picture magazine today received distinguished service in journalism awards as a part of the 39th annual University of Missouri journalism week.
MU Presents News Awards
The awards, based upon records of performance over many years, were presented by Dean F. L. Mott of the School of Journalism.
The awards went to:
David C. H. Lu, correspondent of the Central News agency of China, Washington, D. C.
Don D. Patterson, former advertising director of the Scripps-Howard newspapers.
Jack Shelley, news manager of station OH, Des Moines, Iowa.
Joyce Swan, vice-president of the Minneapolis Star and Tribune company.
Inez Robb, International News service correspondent.
The publications honored were the Atlanta Journal and Life magazine. The Journal was commended by Dean Mott for "progressive ideas and liberal sentiments in the south."
Robert Acker Gets $5 For Best Paper
Robert L. Acker, engineering senior, Wednesday was awarded a $5 first prize for the best paper on technical aviation by the Institute of Aeronautical Science. His paper was entitled "A Goodyear Castering Landing Gear."
Quentin J. Keller, engineering senior, took first place for his lecture presentation of a paper on "A Copper Pilot Relief-Tube." Both contestants will receive two years free membership in the National Institute of Aeronautical Science.
John C. Brizendine, engineering junior, was elected the chairman of the institute for the summer session. Levi A. Barnes and William H. Wetz, juniors, will serve on his committee.
Clubs On The Campus
Marksmanship Trophies To Be Given By Women's Rifle Club
Two trophies will be awarded and officers will be elected at the May 18 meeting of the Women's Rifle club. The trophies, donated by the First National bank and the Kirkpatrick Sport shop, will be given for outstanding marksmanship and membership. The outstanding member will be chosen by vote of the club.
Lewis Mitchell, Loren Fincham, Edward Dembeck, and Bob Adrian tied for first place with scores of 37.5 at a meeting of the Four No bridge club Thursday. There were eight tables and the average score was 52.5.
Four No Bridge Club
The club has recently been recognized as a member of the American Contract Bridge league. All bridge players are invited to the next meeting May 13.
A Mother's day program will be held by Kappa Phil, Methodist sorority, today at the rear sanctuary of the Methodist church, 10th and Vermont streets. The program will start at 7 p.m. and is open to mothers and house mothers of members.
Kappa Phi
APO Hears Aruba Scout
"Being a boy scout in Aruba is exciting." Walter Buchholtz, engineering freshman, told members of Alpha Phi Omega Thursday. "When enemy submarines shelled the oil refineries, the scout troops were asked to maintain lookout posts. We performed this duty for about a month, until the army relieved us."
Buchholtz and his family moved to Aruba, Netherlands West Indies, in 1939. He is one of two eagle scouts on the island.
Charles Svoboda, Newman club president, announced the appointment of Patricia Jordon and Clifford Malone, College sophomores, as cochairmen of the membership committee for 1948-49 at an executive board meeting Tuesday. The rest of the committee will be chosen from organized houses and independents-at-large.
Newman Club Chairmen Named
The Episcopal College club will meet at 5:30 p.m. Sunday in the parish house at 10th and Vermont. A technicolor film, "Moon Over Sur Valley," will be shown.
Ensconal College Club
Quack Club
Seven new pledges were taken into the Quack club as minor quacks Thursday. They are Virginia Harris, Margaret Wolfe, Jeanne Clambers, Rosetta Snow, Kathleen McKelvey, Nanette Hyer and Barbara Burkholder. The test for becoming a minor quack is to swim three lengths of the pool in 38 seconds.
Unitarian Liberal Club
Dr. and Mrs. Cline Hensley, '44,
who have just returned from 18
months in Augsburg, Germany, will
speak to the Unitarian Liberal club
Sunday. Dr. Hensley is a graduate
of the University School of Medicine.
German Club
Members of the German club will hold a buffet dinner to be held at 6:30 tonight at the home of Dr. and Mrs. George Kreye, 1215 Oread.
American Veterans Committee
The picnic originally scheduled for Clinton park at 6:15 p.m. today has been cancelled by the A.V.C. Any student who purchased a ticket can claim a refund at the business office.
Truman Waits On Rail Seizure As Talks Go On
Washington, May 7—(UP)—Attorney General Tom C. Clark said today that he has advised President Truman that the government has ample authority to seize the strike-threatened railroads.
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The government was holding off on seizure, hoping that it can avert the nationwide strike called for May 11. But high officials made clear that the lines will be taken over if the government fails to settle the dispute between three unions and the carriers.
Even as Mr. Clark gave his opinion to Mr. Truman, leaders of the three unions prepared to meet in another wing of the White House with Presidential Assistant John R. Steelman. The presidential aide was reported ready to submit a number of proposals to the union leaders designed to forestall the strike.
Informed sources said the proposals which Mr. Steelman would put to the union leaders would not give them much hope for a better settlement than recommended by a presidential fact-finding board in March. The board recommended $15\%$ cent hourly increases. The unions want 30 cents. The railroads accepted the board's suggestions, but the unions turned them down.
The shadow of John L. Lewis also fell across the labor scene again. He told hard coal operators that his United Mine Workers union wants to reopen their contract for discussion of new terms. The contract can be "reopened" or terminated on 30 days notice.
Meanwhile, the C.I.O. United Auto Workers broke off negotiations with Chrysler corporation, declaring that a nationwide strike of the firm's 73-,000 employees next Wednesday is "inevitable."
Mr. Lewis already was preparing for negotiations on a new contract with soft coal operators.
Engineering, agriculture, and education are next in order, according to a survey released recently by the Veterans administration. The number of veterans listed under the on-the-job training is 546,000 or one-fourth of those enrolled.
Veterans' enrollment in business courses is more than 311,000; engineering 252,000; agriculture 223,000; and education 85,000. More than 237,000 veterans in liberal arts did not declare majors when the survey was taken.
Business courses rate first with the two million veterans attending schools under the G. I. bill.
GI's Prefer Business
Entertainment for the children included a song fest, competitive games and refreshments of ice cream bars provided by a local firm.
Ned D. Linegar, Y.M.C.A. secretary, told stories to the children. Other Y.M.C.A. members also helped with games.
Y. W.C.A. Community Service committee sponsored a "Mayday Playday" at Lincoln elementary school in North Lawrence Thursday,
Sally Pegues, College sophomore, community service chairman, was director of the playday.
YW Has Playday At Lincoln School
Margaret McKinney, graduate student, and Frank H. Bobb, senior engineer, underwent emergency appendedomies at Watkins Memorial hospital. Miss McKinney was operated on Thursday, and Bobb this morning.
Two Have Appendectomies
Attending physicians report Miss McKinney's condition as good, but no report has been received on Bobb.