University Daily Kansan Thursday, January 15, 1943
STUDENT NEWS PAPER
Lawrence. Kansas
'Good Neighbor Josephus Daniels Dies At 85 Years
Raleigh, N. C., Jan. 15—(UP)—Josephus Daniels, editor of the Raleigh News and Observer, World War I secretary of the navy and later "good neighbor" ambassador to Mexico, died at his home today. He was 85.
years.
He was a lifelong Democrat, and he held posts under every democratic though he never ran for public office president since his birth. President Truman named him "special adviser to the White House" to continue his record.
Daniels was secretary of the navy for eight years in Wilson's cabinet and ambassador to Mexico under Franklin D. Roosevelt for nearly nine years.
Daniels worked for Woodrow Wilcox's nomination in 1921 then was chairman of publicity for the Demo-
eratic party. After the election, Wilson asked him to be the secretary of the navy as assistant secretary of the navy was Franklin D. Roosevelt, who called Daniels "chief" all his life.
When Roosevelt became president, he made Daniels his ambassador to Mexico in 1933 to carry out the good neighbor policy. He served as what he called "Roosevelt's chief reporter in Mexico."
Similarly he called himself not secretary but managing editor of the navy, for Josephus Daniels considered himself always a newspaperman.
AWS Surveys Point System
The Associated Women Student's senate is making a survey of the activity-point systems of various colleges and universities. The senate has written letters to approximately 100 universities and colleges belonging to the national A. W. S.
According to the survey so far, the number of schools using the joint systems almost equals the non-point schools. The point system sets a limit
on the number of courses
lies in which most may partici-
late. The points are based on the
amount of work and time given to
each organization.
When answers have been received from all schools, the senate will draft a complete report. The results will be tabulated to aid in developing a point system for women's activities at the University.
K-Club To Elect Faculty Advisers
The K-Club, University organization for letter men, will meet at 7.15 tonight in Robinson gymnasium Men who have won letters in varsity athletics at the University should attend.
Two faculty advisers will be elected. The constitution and by-laws of the club will be presented for ratification by Dexter Welton chairman of the organization committee.
Richard Shea, chairman of the program committee, will outline plans for next semester. An initiation banquet will be in February.
WEATHER
Kansas — Partly cloudy today, much colder northeast this afternoon. High today near 49 northeast to 50 southwest. Partly cloudy and colder tonight and Friday. Much colder northeast tonight. Low tonight to 15 northeast to near 20 southwest. Strong winds tonight
Sunflower Wives Surveyed Want Classes, Lectures, Plays
Keeping house and tending the children doesn't exhaust the energy of Sunflower students' wives.
A recent questionnaire sent to the wives of approximately 700 students at Sunflower revealed that a great many of them are interested in daytime classes and similar activities at the village. As a result, University Extension has scheduled eight adult education classes for February.
The survey, conducted by Mrs. Elizabeth Schreiber, University representative at Sunflower, revealed that half of the women were interested in courses in home decoration and sewing.
Would Use Branch Library
Of the 253 families answering, 187 said they would use a branch of the University library at Sunflower. One has already been put into operation. Also underway at present is a series of Sunday afternoon and evening lectures by faculty members. This was requested by 156 of the families.
Most popular topic suggested was "The Future in U. S. Economies." One general reply was "information talks on any subject." A few wanted to know more about the history of
Nearly 200 wanted concerts and recitals at Sunflower and even more asked for plays by the drama department. Few people, however, felt they had the time for individual participation in such activities.
Eighty-four said they would be interested in attending exercise periods. Half of the wives indicated they would be willing to work at least part time in order to help balance the budget.
KuKu's To Have Pictures Taken
Lawrence and Kansas.
Want Concerts. Récitals
The Ku ku club, men's pep organization, will meet at 7:30 tonight at the Military Science building to have their pictures taken for the next issue of the Jay-hawk.
The Sunflower chapter of the K. U Dames, an organization for student wives, has conducted a small scale recreational and educational program. Mrs. Schreiber, wife of Ira C. Schreiber, engineering senior, was hired by the University last fail to enlarge the program.
All members must wear their sweaters or they will not be photographed.
The museum of natural history has purchased a plastics press to be used for making artificial leaves, flowers, and other accessories for habitat scenes.
Voters Urged To Register
The press, hand operated, is capable of exerting 40,000 pounds of pressure per square inch. Thin sheets of cellulose plastic are pressed from molds of limotype metal which have been cast from a plaster model of the figures, George White, taxidermist, explained.
if you plan to cast a ballot in the coming city elections on March 2 and April 6, you should register now. Harold C. Fisher, city clerk, said today.
He warned that the registration books are closed 10 days prior to any election. This year the books will close on Feb. 20.
"Too many people wait until the last minute before registering and others keep delaying until it is too 'oat'." Fisher explained
To Imitate Nature With New Press
The city primaries will be held on March 2 and the general election on April 6. Hours of registration are from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the city hall, 1047 Massachusetts street.
The museum expects to work on habitat bird scenes soon. The scenes will be on the third floor of the museum.
The Society for Advancement of Management's dinner meeting has been changed from 7:30 p. m. to 6:20 n. m. Tuesday, according to Leo Tolle, president. The dinner will be in the Kansas room of the Union.
SAM Dinner Date
Changed For Tuesday
Tickets for the dinner can be obtained from Mrs. Jean Shull in the School of Business office. The deadline for buying tickets is Friday morning.
Movie Series Begins Friday
The first in a series of motion picture masterpieces, "Of Mice and Men," will be presented by the English department Friday. The picture will be shown at 4 p. m. and at 7:39 p. m. in Fraser theater.
"Of Mice and Men" is the photoplay of John Steinbeck's celebrated short novel about the mentally backward Lennie whose pleasure lies in the feel of ssf things and the trouble this causes.
The film brings back screedson's immortel makeup artist, Lon Chaney, in the lead role; Burgess Meredith whose unselfish devotion to the simple country man nearly ruins him; and Betty Field as the ranch country Jezebel who precipitates tragedy.
Students Collect
$1,000 In Rebates
Rebates at the Union book store reached the $1,000 mark on the first day. A 15 per cent return on the sale of school supplies between July 1 and Dec. 31, 1947, totals $9,838.84 in refunds.
The highest individual return, $85,
was made to James Mueller, College
junior, who cashed in the Sigma Alpha Epsilon collection
yesterday.
L. E. Woolley, book store manager, said that students seem to have kept their yclow receipts instead of losing or disposing of them as they did previous receipts.
Committee Lifts Parking Rules
Parking regulations will be enforced only along Jayhawk drive from the end of final week until the start of the new semester, the parking committee decided Wednesday.
All parking zones will be open during registration and enrollment for all drivers. However, the secretary for the committee emphasized that all regulations will be in effect during final week.
Regulations will again be enforced on the first day of classes of the new term. Old parking permits will be removed. The new work permits must be approved.
Little Man On Campus
All persons should report 1948 license tag numbers at the parking office by March 1.
Zone "V," the lot south of Rowland's book store on 14th street, will be an open zone during the spring semester. All persons now parking on Ohio and 14th streets are urged to use this lot to ease driving conditions along those streets.
Holders of "P" (universal) parking permits may no longer park in 20 minute zones. They are also asked not to use lot "H" as it is used by disability and other urgent cases.
By Bibler
"Last time I came they stuck me in front of a post."
ISA Elects Alice Wismer As President
Alice Wismer, College senior, was elected president of the Independent Student association Wednesday. She defeated Betty van der Smissen, College junior, 64 to 60. Miss van der Smissen will be vice-president
Other officers elected are All-Student Council representative, James Fetersen, College junior; business manager, Ralph Moberley, College junior; secretary, Wilson O'Connell, College freshman.
Social welfare, Jack Pringle College sophomore; historian, Laura Mason, College junior; dance manager, David Wilkie, engineering junior.
Committee chairman elected are activities, Maxine Holsinger, College freshman; publicity, Robert Clore, business junior; intramurals, Terryl Francis, College frechman; social events, Betty Brooker, engineering junior.
These officers will be sworn in at the first meeting of next semester. Shirley Wellborn, retiring president, said that 124 of the 800 members voted this year as compared with 125 of last year's 1,000 members.
Five King Pen finalists will be selected by the Jay Janes from nominations submitted by the men's organized houses. Final selection will be made by vote at the dance.
Jay Janes Plan Date Bureau
The Jay Janes will set up a date bureau in the Union to pair off couples for the annual Vice Versa dance to be held Feb. 7, in the Military Science building.
Several prizes will be given for the most original or ridiculous corsage which the women make for their dates.
The bureau will begin operation Feb. 3 and will be under the supervision of Kathleen Broers and Shirley Liem. Persons who sign up are paired according to height and qualifications that they list. Men will sign up at the Union. Women may sign either at the Union booth or with their house representatives of Jay James.
It's leap year every year at this annual dance where the women do the asking.
Zero Weather Forecast Tonight
Committee chairmen for the dance are Katherine Coleman and Wilda Bosier, co-chairmen of the dance; Mary Helen Baker, decorations; Bea Brady, King pep; Hortense Bedell, publicity; and Mary Douglas, refreshments.
S. D. Flora, federal meteorologist for the state, said strong northerly winds would bring much colder temperatures into Kansas beginning late this afternoon.
Topeka, Kan., Jan. 15- (UP) Zero weather was predicted for Kansas tonight.
"The cold wave will arrive tonight," he said. "Temperatures will drop as low as zero in northern counties before dawn tomorrow, with minimums of 15 to 20 degrees in the south."
He said tomorrow's highs would held under the freezing mark.
Occasional light snow was forecast tonight and tomorrow.