UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
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MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1948
7,040 Future Passengers See Tomorrow's Train
E. W. Groshell, a General Motors official, said that 100 improvements have been made in the "Train of Tomorrow" over conventional railroad equipment. Two of these are glare-and-heat-resistant glass in the "Astra-domes," and a knee-action springing system which affords more comfortable riding.
Seven thousand forty persons stood in line Sunday to inspect the "Train of Tomorrow," ultra-modern streamliner displayed in Lawrence by the General Motors corporation.
During the showing of the train records of marches by the University band were played. The transcribed music was interrupted from time to time for announcements to those standing in the long line waiting their turn to see the train.
The train consists of a 2,000 horsepower Diesel-electric locomotive, a 72-passenger coach, an all-room sleeping car, a diner, and a parlorobservation car. Each car has an Astra-dome," a glass-enclosed observation post, on the roof. The dome in the diner has space for 18 persons to eat, while the other domes contain coach seats.
Crowd Hears KU Band
Each car is furnished to afford the greatest possible comfort to the passengers. Fifty-two persons may eat at once in the diner, either in the "Astra-dome," a private dining room, or on the "main deck." Full-Length Mirrors
The sleeping car compartments contain full-length wardrobes and mirrors, king-sized sofas, and easy chairs.
A complete radio station is in the observation car. It contains an intercar telephone, wire recorder, FM radio transmission equipment, and a ship-to-shore telephone. Underneath the "Astra-dome" in the observation car is a cocktail lounge.
The "Train of Tomorrow" returned to Topeka after its Lawrence showing. It will pass through Lawrence at about 3:25 p.m. today on the way to Kansas City.
Appoint Teachers To New Positions
Five teaching appointments have been announced by H. E. Chandler, secretary of the teachers appointment bureau.
Earle T. Anderson, who received his master's degree from the University in 1930, has been elected superintendent of schools at Herington for 1948-49. At present Mr. Anderson is an instructor in education at Baker university.
coach athletics at Paterson,
Miss Margaret Nelson, who
received her master's degree from the
University in 1947, will teach vocal
music and orchestra in the Concordia
High school.
Mrs. Lillian Hopkins Brunel, a student at the University from 1920 to 24, has accepted a grade school position at Oak Creek, Colo.
position on our team.
Grant Clothier, education senior
will teach physical education and
coach athletics at Partridge.
Walter E. Myers, who received his masters degree from the University in 1948, will be superintendent of schools at Oskaloa next year. He is now superintendent at Everest.
Benson Has Operation
Bellia Benson, College freshman from Leavenworth, underwent an emergency appendectomy April 1. Her condition is reported as good.
The Paint-Loving Morons
Switch To The 'Pioneer
This time the victim was the statue of the Pioneer, which stands in the park across from the east entrance to Fraser hall. It had been smeared with bright yellow paint.
The morons who delight in painting statues on the campus were at it again over the weekend.
Two University workmen had removed the paint by 11 a. m.
Students From A To K Register This Week
Students who plan to attend the University this summer or next fall, and whose names begin with A or C. are signing up at the office of the registrar today.
Those whose names begin with B will sign tomorrow; D, E, F, Wednesday; H, Thursday; and G, I, J, K, Friday.
Author To Speak At Convocation
Frederick L. Schuman, author, lecturer, traveler, and professor of political science at Williams college, Williamstown, Mass., will speak before a University convocation Wednesday at 9:20 a.m. in Hoch auditorium. His subject is "Will the Marshall Plan Save Europe."
Professor Schuman has written 11 books on political science topics. Many are used as texts in colleges and universities. Two of the most recent are "Soviet Politics" and "International Politics."
During World War II, Professor Schuman served in a governmental intelligence position in Washington. He was principal political analyst of the foreign broadcast intelligence service of the federal communications commission.
Professor Schuman has taught political science courses at Harvard, Columbia, California, and Chicago universities, and Cornell college.
Between wars Professor Schuman traveled and studied in Europe. He has visited France, Russia, Germany, Italy, and the Danubian and Balkan states.
He was educated at the University of Chicago. He received his bachelor of philosophy degree in 1924 and his doctor of philosophy degree in 1927.
Colleen Yohe Wins ISA Scholarship
Colleen E. Yohe, business junior,
has been awarded the Independent
Student association scholarship of
$50 for the spring semester.
Lewis Accepts Court Order; Strike Still On
The award is presented each semester to an independent student who has taken an active interest in University activities and has maintained a good grade average.
J. H. Nelson, dean of the Graduate school, is chairman of the I.S.A. aids and awards committee.
Washington. April 5- (UP)-John L. Lewis today accepted service of a federal court order directing him to call off the 22-day soft coal strike.
to ban Lewis gave no indication whether he intends to accept the order. He maintains that he did not pelt him to induce the walk out.
Virtually all of the 400,000 miners were remaining away from work despite the court order which was issued Saturday night.
issued Saturday
Assistant Secretary of Commerce
David K. Bruce, said, meanwhile,
that steel production this week will
drop to 75 per cent of capacity,
or less, unless coal miners go back
to work. He said output last week fell
to about 87 per cent. During the first
quarter of 1948 it had averaged 93
per cent of capacity, he added.
Bruce testified before the house interstate commerce committee on new demands for steel by the petroleum industry. He called these demands "startling."
government officials believed Government officials believed Lewis would attack the validity of the restraining order which was issued against him and all officers and employees of the United Mine Workers;
The National Coal association predicted that another 10 days of idle mines would find the nation "paralyzed." The walkout already has idled more than 40,000 employees of railroads and other industries, forced the steel industry to bank 40 furnaces, and has brought curbs on freight and passenger service on coal burning trains.
The justice department was prepared to defend the validity of the temporary injunction in an effort to hasten the end of the crippling coal walkout. It was also ready to press new contempt proceedings against Lewis if the order is ignored altogether.
Robert Corwin, campus policeman, today warned drivers to pull over to the side of the road to pick up or discharge passengers.
Road Blockers To Get Tickets. Corwin Warns
He said that tickets will be given to those who obstruct traffic by stopping in the middle of the road. Under a recent ruling, students who receive traffic tickets have to go to the city police court to pay fines.
Little Man On Campus
Independents Set Deadline For Banquet Tickets
Tonight is the deadline to purchase tickets for the Independent men's political party banquet at 6 p. m. Wednesday in the Kansas room. Price of the tickets is 85 cents and they may be purchased from Roger L. Davis, Battenfeld hall.
"But I couldn't elope tomorrow—I have three cuts already."
Orville Roberts, speech instructor, will be the speaker.
The Republican party has overpromised and under-performed and the "Wallaceites" are not interested in the "little man" but in a "big Red Russia,' George A. Smathers, congressional representative from Florida, told the Young Democrats at their banquet April 3.
Smathers Flays GOP, Wallace
The banquet was sponsored by the University Young Democrats; who were aided by George Nesselrode, and Norb Drieling, president of the Intercollegiate council. Tom Page, political science instructor, was toastmaster.
John F. Steineger, third year law student, was elected chairman of the Young Democrats second congressional district committee. Paul Barker, former University student, was elected vice-chairman, and Mrs. Elma Fulham of Kansas City secretary-treasurer.
Presses Have Gone
"The Republicans in 1946 promised lower prices, removal of price controls, and lower taxes," Mr. Smathers said. "They removed the controls, but prices have gone up sharply."
'Prices Have Gone Up'
Henry Wallace and his "disciples of appeasement" would have the United States go out to meet the Russians "bearing the olive branch of peace, while the communists come out to meet us bearing arms." Mr Smathes said.
His address was the climax of the day's activities, which included meetings of the Intercollegiate council, the second congressional district executive committee, and the state executive committee of the Kansas Yung Democrats.
The Intercollegiate council adopted a constitution to become effective upon ratification by the Young Democrats clubs that are members of the council. Represented at this meeting were the University, Washburn and Wichita universities, Kansas State and Hays State colleges.
Adopt Constitution
In discussing the tax reduction bill, Mr. Smathers said that taxes should not be reduced in the face of the present national debt and world commitments.
"The Republicans have now passed a four billion, 800 million dollar tax reduction bill which is unfair because 40 per cent of the reduction affects less than $4\frac{1}{2}$ per cent of the taxpayers," he said.
"To make this reduction possible, they cut the federal school lunch program, the veterans administration fund, labor mediation service, and soil conservation and flood control. These measures have hurt the nafion."
Welch,'16, To Head Linotype Research
Gordon B. Welch, '16, has been appointed to an executive position with the Mergenthaler Linotype company in Brooklyn, N. Y. He is head of the newly formed branch of product research and development.
Mr. Welch majored in mechanical engineering at the University. During the war he served as a colonel in the army ordinance department.
Paintings From New York
Due April 1, Delayed In Route
The exhibit of oil paintings from the Midtown galleries in New York has been delayed in transit. Mrs. Mary Warner, curator of the art museum, said today. The display, "Contemporary Painting in the United States," was scheduled for April 1.
The exhibit, which is expected to arrive before the end of the week, includes 30 paintings by well-known American artists, Mrs. Warner said.
Picket Wounded As Meat Strike Flares In Omaha
Chicago, April 5—(UP)—A picket was shot today in a scuffle before the Armour packing plant at Omaha.
It was the first shooting in the nation-wide strike by the C.I.O. United Packinghouse Workers.
The picket, Jesse Foster, was shot but was expected to recover. Police arrested three persons, and said the shooting came during a scuffle which resulted when two of those arrested tried to push through a picket line. The strike had been relatively peaceful.
Hog Prices Drop Sharply
Hog Prices Drop Large shipments of hogs and cattle were reported flowing to Midwest markets today. As a result, hog prices dropped sharply. The department of agriculture said the range was the lowest since the period when O.P.A. rules were in effect.
"Farmers simply can't afford to go on feeding the animals high-priced grains indefinitely," he said. "They've got to send them to market sometime, strike or no strike." Wichita Sees Court Action
Within See's Court,
At Witcha, Joe R. Wheeler, 38,
field representative for striking Cudahy workers, was to defend himself against charges that he refused to obey District Judge Clair E. Robb's temporary injunction against illegal picketing at the Cudahy plant.
Wheeler already has been sentenced to 60 days in jail for direct contempt of court while testifying on the illegal picketing charge.
it was believed that the sentence would be suspended and the main contempt case held in abeance if Wheeler agreed to urge strikers today to abide by Robb's injunction.
Steel Coming For Annexes
The lack of the steel has not caused much delay in building because the bad winter weather prevented most of the work, Mr. Whitney said.
Ninety-five tons of structural steel for Watson library annexes will be received in about a week according to H. T. Whitney of the state architect's office.
The Library annexes should be finished by January, 1949. About 200 of the 600 work days stipulated in the contract have been worked.
The west annex will consist of two floors, a basement and a sub-basement. The east annex will be a "shell" (a basement and roof).
Present plans indicate that the second floor of the west annex will be used for offices, the first floor for the Kansas room, the basement for the Western Civilization library, and the sub-basement for storage space.
ROTC Spring Ball Will Be April 30
A joint planning committee of army and navy personnel has made arrangements for the annual spring R.O.T.C. ball to be held April 30.
The committee headed by Kenneth Tyson, army, and Ernest C. Friesen, navy, announced that the dance would be formal and in accordance with pre-war customs. Invitations will be extended to other college military units of Kansas and Missouri.
Entertainment will consist of joint military ceremonies and a demonstration of the Pershing Rifle drill company of precision drill exercises.
The ball will be held at the Military Science building from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Get Counseling Forms Now
Folders and application blanks for summer camp counseling positions may be obtained at Henley house. Mrs. Christine Alford, Y.W.C.A. executive secretary, announced today.