University Daily Kansan
45th Year No. 65
Wednesday, Dec. 17, 1947
STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
College Sets 60 Per Cent Passing Rule
College students who fail in 40 per cent or more of their work and who do not meet probation requirements will not be eligible for enrollment the following semester. This ruling was passed by the College faculty at their meeting Tuesday.
Paul B. Lawson, dean of the College, said the following rule will go into effect next fall:
"Students who fail in more than 40 per cent of their work in any semester or who fail to meet probation requirements are not eligible for enrollment the succeeding semester unless reinstated on a written petition to the reinstatement committee.
"Students who do not earn a C grade or better in at least 60 per cent of their work in any semester, and are not suspended under the above rule, will be placed on probation for the succeeding semester.
Look Ahead, Ise Advises
"Students on probation must earn not less than a C grade in at least 60 per cent of their work for the semester or be ineligible for enrollment as stated above."
"Fog-bound Americans in business and political affairs, domestic or international, should either look where they are going or go where they are looking," declared John Ise, professor or economics, Tuesday night.
1st Forum Speaker Is Tulsa U Prof
Presenting 13 "economic fogs" which he said are enveloping American thinking including the UnAmerican Activities committee, universal military training, and rugged individualism, Professor Ise told the Society for the Advancement of Management that he had no immediate solutions to clear up these "foggy" affairs.
Ben Henneke, professor of speech and director of dramatics at the University of Tulsa, will speak tonight in Frank Strong auditorium at 7:30.
This will be the first speaker of the Forums Board speaker series.
"Your Future in Radio" will be the subject of his talk. The talk should be of interest to all students as well as to the speech and radio majors. The forum is open to all students.
Henneke is the author of a textbook on radio announcing techniques.
Newman Club Hears Birth Control Talk
The Rev. George W. Towle, pastor of St. John's Catholic church, spoke to the student discussion group of the Newman club Tuesday. The discussion, restricted to a male audience, concerned Catholic teaching on birth control.
"The Catholic church recognized that the primary purpose of marriage is the procreation of children, but is does not demand that any Catholic married couple beget them. The church has no power to make such demands."
"Certain forms of birth control are violations of the laws of nature and the laws of God, and are thus against the laws of the Catholic church." Father Towle said.
Lawrence Business
To Extend Closing Hours
For students staying in Lawrence over the holidays, Christmas shopping can be put off until the last moment. George Hedrick, secretary of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, said today that city business men have agreed to stay open until 8 p.m. next Monday and Tuesday.
On Wednesday, Christmas Eve, business houses will extend their closing hours until 6 p.m.
'Philosophy Is Too Academic'
Philosophy and the humanities must step down from their lofty positions in the academic halls and enter into community life, Prof. J W. Cohen told a Fraser theater audience Tuesday night. It was the second of a series of lectures on the humanities.
In addition to teaching philosophy at the University of Colorado, Professor Cohen is an author and is active in UNESCO regional conferences.
"Laymen today regard philosophy as belonging to the occult and esoteric; it is something hidden and mysterious," Prof. Cohen said. "The Greeks of antiquity, however, all discussed and lived it, applying its force in such fields as government when vital decisions were to be made."
Prof. Cohen listed the universal functions of philosophy in any civilization as, fundamentally, criticism of the practical, scientific, imaginative, and the expressive or aesthetic. Its responsibilities are analysis, synthesis, and orientation.
"By analysis is meant giving civilization a sense of direction of culture," Prof. Cohen said. "Synthesis is the integration of all specialized services in one total field of experience, and orientation is acquainting people with the humanities and showing them its applications. Orientation is the major task of philosophers."
Fire Damages Theta House
The Lawrence fire department was called to the Kappa Alpha Theta house at 7:20 p. m. Tuesday when a fire was discovered in the cook's lounge by Mrs. Karl Perkins, housemother.
The fire started in an overstuffed chair, Mrs. Perkins said. Damage was limited to the room where the chair, a rug, curtains and a mattress were destroyed.
The University committee on aids and grants will control the scholarship. This year's scholarship will be awarded immediately. Applicants should apply now at 227 Frank Strong hall, Dean J. H. Nelson, committee chairman, said.
An annual Christmas gift scholarship for a woman student has been established by the University chapter of Gamma Phi Beta sorority.
The size of the award will vary each year and probably will cover tuition and fees. To receive the award a student must be partially self-supporting, have a good academic record, and need financial help, said Elizabeth Evans, chapter president.
Scholarship Begun By Gamma Phi Beta
Kansas—Generally fair today, tonight and Thursday. Slightly warmer today and Thursday and in northeast tonight. High today 40-45.
WEATHER
Eight Are Fined For Violating Parking Rules
Fines for parking violations totaling $20 were assessed nine offenders by the Student court Tuesday.
Of the 12 students charged with parking offenses, seven appealed charges. Five of the seven received fines. Four of the five students who failed to appear were found guilty as charged and fined $7 while the other two will be called before the court next session.
The largest fine was imposed upon Louis Silks, College senior, who was found guilty of four charges and fined $5. Melvin Muroff was charged with the most violatinos but was guilty of only two.
William Winter, Engineering junior,
Frank Korber, and Richard Lichtenstadter, College juniors, were
each fined $3. Alex Roth, graduate student and sophomore in the School of Medicine, Sam Crow, College senior and Ernest Buckles, Engineering junior received fines of $1 for convictions on two offenses.
Hoyt Baker and Paul Ensch were declared guilty on one of three charges but were not fined. Betty Jean Sauder did not appear to appeal a previous court decision and her case was closed. George Learned, College sophomore and George Schmeling, Engineering junior who were summoned but did not appear, will be asked to present cases at the next session.
Lawyer Talks To Armanav
The court will not meet again this semester unless an emergency arises, Robert Foulston, chief justice, said.
"Universal military training is not effective and gives a nation a false sense of security," Claude Rice told Armanavian members last night. Mr. Rice, a Kansas City attorney, said no nation would fear a group of 18-year-olds with only six months training.
Watkins and Miller halls have approximately eight vacancies and there will probably be more by the end of this semester, Miss Margaret Habein, dean of women, said today.
Rice, is a former member of the National Guard and officer in the air corps. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Jan. 6, Lyle Martin, president of Armanav, announced.
Two Women's Halls Have Vacancies
A highly mobile army and the National Guard are the best defense, Rice said.
Women are accepted to these halls on the basis of financial need and scholarship. Freshmen must maintain a 1.6 grade average; sophomores 1.7, and juniors 1.8.
Women Activity Cards To Be Turned In By Friday
Entrance applications may be obtained from the dean of women's office, Frank Strong hall. They must be turned in before the scholarship committee meets, Jan. 18, 1948, to vote on the application.
All classification cards for women's activities will be turned in to the Associated Women Student's house representatives by Friday.
The cards will be placed in the dean of men's office and final filing and classification will be completed after Christmas vacation.
Students Can Get Directory In Union
All students will receive the new student directory at the Student Union Book Store, according to Raymond King, directory business manager.
Only faculty members may pick up directories at the Registrar's office.
Distribution of the directory began at 8 this morning.
Hift Announces Exam Schedule
The final examination schedule for the fall semester was approved by the University senate calendar committee at a meeting Tuesday.
James K. Hitt, University registrar, said printed copies of the schedule will be available to students and faculty in all the administrative offices of the University after Christmas.
Examinations will begin Thursday Jan.22 and end the following Thursday, Jan.29.
"To avoid confusion, the schedule should be followed strictly by all concerned," Mr. Hitt said.
In any case where it is necessary to depart from the regular schedule, the request must be submitted to Mr. Hitt at least two weeks before the beginning of the examination period.
The School of Law and the School of Medicine are authorized to make their own examination schedule.
Mr, Hitt emphasized the fact that all classes in the M W F sequence will meet at the hour scheduled, regardless of whether they are 1,2,3. 4, or 5 hour classes. The same fact applies to classes in the T T S sequence.
Rent Bill Going Up
If your rent bill has gone up recently take a look at what has happened to the nation's rent bill:
A 5 per cent rent increase in four months was reported this week by the Bureau of Labor statistics. The rise from July through October contrasted with an increase of "only one per cent" during approximately five years of wartime rent controls.
Irvin Youngberg, housing director, reported increases in apartment and dwelling rentals to University married students. "A number of landlords applied for the 15 per cent 'voluntary agreement' rent boosts." Youngberg said, "aid I know of no rejections of these applications."
Rooms for single students are still plentiful. Their rent bills have been kept somewhat lower because of this. Youmeberrd said,
Some married students have consented to rent increases to get apartments repaired or improved.
To Have Christmas Program For Students At Sunflower
Mrs. Gertrude Pearson of Lawrence will read "The Second Christmas Story" and other poems as a part of the Sunflower Christmas program at 8 p.m. Thursday.
The program, to be held in the grade school building, will include music by students in the School of Fine Arts.
Tonight, Jay Janes will take up band contributions at the Jayhawker and Granada theaters.
Fund For Band Keeps Growing Trip Gets OK
The Lawrence band fund grew to more than $1,000 today with $500 in contributions from citizens. The additional $500 has been pledged by the members of the band.
Tentative donations of $4,500 from a handful of sources, subject to final approval tomorrow, were reported along with a cash-in-hand total of a little over $6,000 in Topeka today.
Sponsor Fund-Raising Dance
Five uniformed band members will take part in a fund-raising campaign in the Plaza district of Kansas City Monday.
The biggest contribution of $2,680 came from the Kansas Malt Beverage Dealers at Wichita. Four Newton school children each sent a dime, pasted on a card.
The Topeka Junior Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a fund-raising dance Dec. 27 in Topeka, with band members who will play free
Commerce will sponsor a fund-raising dance Dec. 27 in Topeka, with band members who will play free. Chancellor Deane W. Malott said Tuesday night that he was "as interested as anyone else in wanting the band to go" to the Orange Bowl game. "However, my attitude all along has been that neither the University nor the taxpayers should shoulder the financial burden," he added.
He has given his consent to the trip if the funds are raised. Leave For Miami Sunday
They will arrive in Miami on Dec. 30. Rehearsals and field drills are planned to prepare for the Orange Bowl ceremonies. Tuesday night, the band will be guests of the city of Miami at the Miami Beach show, and will be featured on the program.
Three pullman cars will carry the band from Kansas City to Miami. Band members will leave Lawrence at 6 p.m. Dec. 28, arriving in Kansas City in time to leave for the South at 8 p.m. on the Frisco.
Before the New Year's parade, the band will march informally through the city to serenade in the hotel lobbies. It is also tentatively scheduled for a concert in the amphitheater in Bay Front park in Miami, Friday, buses will carry the musicians on a six-hour tour of Miami, including Miami beach and the Everglades.
The band will leave Dec. 28 for Miami, where it will lead the New Year's pageant parade, take part in the pre-game flag raising ceremonies, and have a place of honor in the half-time ceremonies at the Orange Bowl game.
Proceeds of the "win a trip to the Orange bowl" slogan contest will aid the band on its trip to Miami if the band goes, it was decided at a meeting Tuesday of Alpha Delta Sigma, professional advertising fraternity.
The return trip will start at 5 p.m. Jan. 2, with the band arriving in Kansas City at 8 a.m. Jan. 4.
A trip to Chicago, that had previously been discussed was postponed indefinitely because of lack of funds.
Contest May Aid Miami Band Trip
Results of the contest will be announced Thursday.
Joyhawkker To Come Out
Tomorrow In Bookstore
The Jayhawker magazine will be distributed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday and Friday in the Union bookstore.
Subscription cards must be presented in order to get your Jayhawker.