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Student Forum Will Discuss Language Study
A debate and discussion on the proposal to revise the College foreign language requirement will be sponsored by the Forensic league at 4 p. m. Feb. 16 in Fraser theater.
The debate and open forum will sample student opinion for faculty consideration. The faculty will vote on the proposal Feb. 17.
The discussion will be especially concerned with the majority report of the foreign language requirement committee. This report recommends a language requirement of 12 semester hours. The discussion will also include the minority report which suggests that "an alternate plan would serve the needs of some of the students better than a language requirement."
Speakers defending the requirement will be Aldo Aliotti, engineering senior from Rome, and Edward Stollenwerck, College junior. Kenneth Beasley, College senior, and Jean Moore, second year law student, will take the negative. All are members of the University debate team. Open discussion will follow.
Hal Friesen, business junior who will be moderator, urged members of the faculty to attend. He also asked all students who have an opinion on the proposal to be at the meeting. Friesen added that the faculty cannot help being influenced by student opinion.
Dr. Eddy To Talk Tonight
Dr. Sherwood Eddy, internationally known author and missionary, here for World Brotherhood week, will speak on "War or Peace with Russia" at 8 tonight at the Plymouth Congregational church, Ninth and Vermont.
Dr. Eddy and his wife, Mrs. Louise Gates Eddy, who accompanied him here, will also speak at the Coffee and Forums group of Union Activities at 4 p.m. today in the English room of the Union.
Having conducted annual tours of Russia for twenty years, Dr. Eddy is well acquainted with conditions in Russia. He is the author of "What shall we do about Russia," and 35 other volumes on international, social and religious questions.
Dr. and Mrs. Eddy, who was the former general secretary of the national Y.W.C.A. of Canada, have lectured to students in all parts of the nation, and in foreign countries They are interested in any religious or social problems arising among students concerning the national or world situation.
Miss Grant Tells Of Italian Trip
Miss Mary Grant, associate professor of Latin and Greek, spoke on her summer trip to Italy at the Classical club meeting. 7:30 p. m.
m. Thursday, in room 212 Fraser.
Miss Grant's general impression of the people of Italy was that they were dazed from the war, and had little of their usual exuberance. She last visited Italy in the summer of 1938.
The travel through Italy was by chartered bus as the railroads were still disrupted as were the telephone and telegraph connections. Italy had excellent accommodations and plenty of food, especially in the Riviera, she said.
To Hold Services Throughout Lent
Morning devotions in Danforth chapel began Wednesday and will continue thru Lent. The devotions, sponsored by the Student Religious council will be from 8:30 to 8:50 am. Monday through Friday.
A weekly meeting will also be held in the chapel from 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Speakers will include Miss Margaret Habein, Dean Paul B. Lawson, Prof. Robert McNair Davis, Prof. M. D. Clubb, and Prof. Calvin Vander-Werf.
An all-day communion service will be held March 23.
Otto Will Talk To Class Groups
Otto of Austria, who will lecture at Hoch auditorium at 8 p. m. Feb. 16, will extend his visit to two days. The subject of his lecture is "World Danger Zones," and is sponsored by the Community Lecture course.
The two-day extension was arranged by Chancellor Deane W. Malott to give student groups a chance "to meet the distinguished visitor," because "he is popular with student audiences."
Otto will be interviewed at 3 p. m. feb. 16 by journalism students. The interview will be held in the Pine room of the Union.
He will lecture to Prof. C. B. Reayle's class in Modern Europe at 10 a.m. Feb. 17, and to Prof. Hilden Gibson's class in Soviet culture at 3 p. m. An informal hour at Corbin hall will follow at 4:30 p. m.
The schedule for Feb. 18 will include a lecture to Prof. W. E. Sandelius' class in Principles of Government at 10 a.m. and to Harold Addington's class in Feature Writing at 3 p.m. The Forums board and International Relations club is sponsoring an informal discussion at 4:30 p.m. in the Pine room of the Union.
Polio Drive Nets $500
Student contributions to the University March of Dimes campaign will total approximately $500 when all expenses are paid, Robert Petitt, chairman of the drive, reported at a meeting of Alpha Phi Omega Thursday night.
Eight University faculty members will take part in the College day program sponsored annually by the Topeka high schools. About 25 colleges and universities will be represented on today's program.
Members chose Dallas as their preference for the 1948 national convention site. A resolution indicating the chapter vote will be sent to the national headquarters.
Faculty Will Be On Topeka Program
Clarke Thomas, vice-president,
made a preliminary report on the
pledge meeting scheduled for Feb
26. William Smith discussed plans
for conducting the lost and found
department this semester.
Representing the University will be D. M. Swarthout, dean of the School of Fine Arts; George B. Smith, dean of the School of Education; Miss Martha Peterson, assistant dean of women; James K. Hitt, registrar; Gilbert Ulmer, assistant dean of the College; Elmer F. Beth, acting director of the William Allen White School of Journalism; Willis L. Tompkins, assistant dean of men, and Tom Yoe, director of public relations.
Gala Union Day Will Feature Queens, Dance
Meeting of the 10 queens who will compete for the title "Sweetheart of America" at the Sweetheart Swing will start gala Union day tomorrow.
Scheduled events are: Presidents' breakfast at 9 a. m. in the Union; a campus parade at 10:50 a. m.; talks with the dean of women, the dean of men, and the chancellor at 11 a. m.; Student Union Executive board luncheon in the Union at 12:30 p. m.
At 2 p. m., the University dance class will meet in the Union ballroom with visitor participation. Dick Bibler will draw caricatures, and refreshments will be served. At 3:30 p. m., visitors will go on a tour of the campus.
The Sweetheart Swing from 9 p. m. to midnight will end the day. Music for the informal dance will be furnished by Harlan Livingood and his orchestra.
Winners of the contest will be chosen at intermission. At that time the "Most Dateable Male" will be announced. A short program will feature Jeanne Chambers and Mary Lou Ou Pecenschneider, vocalists. James Hawes, Fine Aris sophomore, will be master of ceremonies.
Nine nearby colleges and universities are sending representatives to compete with Nina L. Green, "Miss Student Union of 1948," for the title, "Sweetheart of America." They are: Mary Lewis, Washburn; Violet Hall, Kansas State Teachers at Pittsburg; Patricia Ford, Kansas State Teachers at Emporia; Joan Grosse, Kansas City university; Dorothy Jean Soulen, Baker; Peggy Dull, Wichita; Carol Campbell, Kansas State; Kay Menke, Nebraska; and Peggy Field, Missouri.
The following committee will chaperon the dance and select the "Sweetheart of America" and the "Most Dateable Male". Mr. and Mrs. Ogden S. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Woodruff, Mr. and Mrs. Ross M. Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Simons, and Miss Hermina Zipple
Tickets to the dance are on sale in the Union, the rotunda of Frank Strong hall, and at the business office.
Engineers Hear Kansas City Man
E. B. Black, senior partner of Black and Veatch, consulting engineers in Kansas City, Mo., told engineering students Thursday that his firm "is not interested in men unless they are graduates of an engineering school."
He spoke in Lindley auditorium at a combined meeting of the University chapters of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the American Society of Civil Engineers, and the American Institute of Electrical Engineers.
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Black and Veatch employ 55 graduates from the University School of Engineering. The speaker's son, John B. Black, is a senior in the school.
Mr. Black explained that engineering firms do not have time to "train men further in mathematics and the necessary problems of engineering."
Confer On Guidance Service
L. B. Hartley, supervisor of guidance, at the Missouri educational rehabilitation center, Jefferson City, conferred with Dr. A. H. Turney, director of the guidance bureau, Thursday morning about a plan to establish a testing service for rehabilitation cases in Missouri.
Colored movies of the 1948 Orange Bowl game will be shown at 7:30 p.m. today in Hoch auditorium to those having odd numbered activity books. The K-club is sponsoring these movies.
Married students who have opposite activity tickets may go either night, the athletic office said today.
Seats for K-club and faculty members will be reserved until 7:15. Students who have even numbered activity books may see these movies at the same time Saturday night. The University band will play a short concert before each showing.
Plans Complete On Hobnail Hop
Hobnail Hop arrangements were completed at the Engineering council Thursday. The dance, to be held March 13, is in celebration of St. Patrick's day. It is sponsored by engineering students.
Ten candidates for queen will be selected by judges who will observe the women as they dance. During intermission the prospective royalty will be called to the band-stand. The one who receives the greatest amount of applause, will be crowned queen.
"This will be one queen judging on the hill that is truly democratic because candidates aren't appointed before the dance, and the audience will do the judging." John L. Margrave, president of the Engineering council, said.
The semi-formal affair will be held in the Union ballroom. Wayne Ruppenthal and his orchestra will play. Reservations for tables will be made when students buy tickets. The ticket purchase date will be ann
To Nominate For Institute
Outstanding students of at least a junior level who are taking work in political science, economics, or related fields will be nominated by University professors for 35 scholarships which will be given for the summer session of the Institute of World Affairs at Salisbury, Conn. Students who are preparing for diplomacy, broadcasting, or teaching are preferred.
The scholarships will be worth $150 toward the total cost of $250 for tuition, board, and room.
Dr. Irwin M. Tobin of the State department and Dr. William Y. Eliott of Harvard, staff director of the Foreign Affairs committee of the House of Representatives, will be institute leaders.
Ten Names Added To Bellringer List
Ten more names have recently been added to the Memorial Drive "bellringer" list, it was announced Thursday. A $100 contribution is necessary to qualify as a bellringer.
The recent additions are: Kelley Asbestos Products company, General Heating and Cooling company, John W. Starr, and W.F. Humphrey, all of Kansas City, Mo.
W. T. Foley Electric company,
Kansas City, Ks.; Moe Lois Straight,
Bartlesville, Okla.; Mr. and Mrs. C.
L. Hoyt, Iola, Mr. and Mrs. J. G.
Gomers, Newton; D. Allen Harmon,
Oklahoma City; and Mr. and Mrs.
J. C. Ruppenthal and Mary Lois,
Russell.
New Record Set As Corn Prices Drop Full Limit
It was the sixth time in eight days that corn had broken the full eight-cent limit. Wheat, however, opened 2 cents a bushel lower to 4 cents higher.
Chicago, Feb. 13 — (UP) — Corn prices dropped the limit on the Chicago board of trade today in a renewal of the sharpest downward plunge in the market's 100-year history.
Meanwhile, a survey by the National Association of Retail Grocers showed that the big break in the commodity markets already has resulted in "substantial price reductions" at retail grocery stores across the nation.
It showed flour down five to 16 cents on 10-pound bags, lard down 3 to 8 cents, shortening down 2 to 4 cents, butter down 5 to 6 cents, bacon down 5 to 10 cents, pork loins down 2 to 12 cents and pork chops and eggs down 10 cents.
An important marketing specialist at the Chicago stockyards estimated today that wholesale meat prices dropped as much as five cents a pound in the past week.
KU To Ignore K-State Feud
No official action on the renewal of K-State-KU. rivalry was foreseen today by Laurence C. Woodruff, dean of men. The old feud broke out again Wednesday when a statue of William Harris at K-State was found covered with white paint.
Jack Gardner, K-State basketball coach, is reported to have expressed concern for the maintenance of order at the K-State-K.U. game at Manhattan, Feb. 18. Gardner said he would write an editorial for the Collegian, the K-State paper, stressing proper conduct.
Dean Woodruff said he thought reaction would depend on the outcome of the game. He pointed out that few if any K.U. students would be present. "I like to think that no comment is demanded, that students will be good sports about the situation," he added.
Esther Calvin, College senior, has been awarded the Delta Delta Delta scholarship, Dean J. H. Nelson of the graduate school announced recently.
Esther Calvin Wins Scholarship
The scholarship was awarded to Miss Calvin on the basis of her scholastic record, showing of success, and her financial need, he said.
She lives in Pittsburg, Kan., and is majoring in bacteriology. After she is graduated in June she will go to the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City for a year.
Miss Calvin has a residence scholarship to Watkins hall. She is a member of Kappa Phi, Methodist girl's sorority; the Independent Women's senate, and the Jay Janes.
WEATHER
Kansas—Partly cloudy west. Light snow ending east this afternoon, followed by partly cloudy in afternoon. Slightly warmer. Partly cloudy tonight and tomorrow. Becoming colder north tomorrow afternoon. High today in 20's. Low tonight zero or a little lower west border to 10 to 15 cast border.