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Moscow Orders French Mission To Go Home
Paris—(UP) — Russia broke off trade negotiations with France today and ordered home a French repatriation mission in Moscow as the Paris government stepped up its drastic campaign against Communist-led strikers.
The leaders of the General Confederation of Labor weighed a government ultimatum to get back to work by tomorrow. The government backed up its ultimatum with a warning that 240,000 troops soon would be ready for action against saboteurs and Communist riot squads.
In swift succession the Soviet embassy announced that the French repatriation mission now in Moscow had been ordered out at once, and the Moscow radio reported that plans for a French trade delegation to go to Moscow were being cancelled.
On Nov. 26 French police rounded up 19 Russian members of an organization called "Soviet Citizens of France" and forced them to leave the country. The police said the Russians had "extended their activities outside the realm of their work".Moscow rejected France's complaints of "subversive activity" in Camp Beauregard, Russian Repatriation camp outside Paris, where French raiders reported that they found illegal arms caches.
Brahms Music Pleases 1,500
BY ANNE MURPHY
Ninety well-trained musicians directed by Russell L. Wiley played their hearts out last night at the annual winter concert of the University Symphony orchestra. The approximately 1,500 persons in Hoch auditorium showed by their enthusiastic applause that the effort was appreciated.
The All-Brahms program opened with the Academic Festival Overture." The gay, festive mood of the piece made it a fitting opening number.
The major orchestral undertaking of the evening, "Symphony No. 1 in C Minor," followed. Especially beautiful was the Andante Sostenuto movement with its melodie soothing strains enhanced by a violin part by Betty Lou Wells. The fourth movement or Adagio with its familiar stirring passages building up to the thrilling climax brought the applause of the audience.
The performance of Jan Chiapusso as piano solist for the concluding "Concerto No. 2 in B Flat Major added that professional touch to an already fine evening's entertainment. Professor Chiapusso never fails to please.
Prof. Russell L. Wiley has done a wonderful job in directing the orchestra and deserves praise for having the nerve to select and carry through such a difficult All-Brahms program.
A. C. Edwards, associate professor of English, will read poems by Robert Frost at the second of the "Informal Readings of Poetry" series sponsored by the English department. The program will be held at 7:33 p.m. Thursday in Fraser theater.
Poems By Robert Frost Will Be Read Thursday
The Frost poems to be read are "The Tuft of Flowers," "Blueberries," "The Witch Coos," "The Runaway," "The Hillside Thaw," "The Cocoon," "Happiness Makes Up in Height For What It Lacks in Length," and "Come In."
New Bibler Book Ready For Sale
The 1948 Bibler calendar will go on sale tomorrow at several places on the campus. The calendar will have 15 new cartoons and 15 selected cartoons from the University Daily Kansan by Richard Bibler, staff cartoonist.
The calendar is the fourth of Bibler's "Little Man on Campus" series, and will list important dates and calendar events for the 1948 University year. The price is 35 cents.
Rehearsing Now For Mikado'
The members of the orchestra and men's and women's chorus for Gilbert and Sullivan's "Mikado" have been selected and rehearsals have begun, Gerald M. Carney, assistant professor of music education, said today. Professor Carney is in charge of music for the overtica.
The "Mikado" will be given in Fraser theater on Feb. 9, 10 and 13, and is being presented by Phi Mu Alpha, men's professional music fraternity, Mu Phi Epsilon and Sigma Alpha Iota, women's honorary music sororities. Donald Dixon, assistant professor of speech, is production director.
Members of the orchestra are:
Erwin Schneider, Maxine McMillin,
Betty Tharp, Thomas McMillin,
Robert Hallman, Emily Schnabel,
Charles Kassinger, Patricia Harris,
Bobby Webler, Dean Davies,
Charles Wiley, William Spence,
Shirley Sloan, Carol Terrill, Leo
Horacek, Joe Langworthy, Neil
Humfeld, Betty Barkis, Raymond
Mannoni, and Maxine Dunkleberg.
Members of the women's chorus are: Mildred Garrison, Helen Hastings, Jeanne Aldridge, Sara Webb, Kathryn Walter, Joyce Rohrer, Martha Weed, Twila Wagner, Phyllis Seacat, Betty Rae Thomas, Barbara Glover, Billie George, Pearl Clothier Campbell, Martha Myers, and Betsy McMillin.
Member of the men's chorus are:
Merton Anderson, Harold Miller,
George Campbell, John Conrick,
Leroy Goering, Wayne Adams,
Frank Stalzer, James Sellards,
Richard Francis, Samuel Eitel,
Boyd Bainter, Paul Beisel, Robert Unkefer, and Melvin Zack.
ISA Directs Students To Cheaper Rooms
As a result of recent action of the Independent Student association welfare committee and University officials, students renting rooms from the University housing department will be directed only to houses charging "reasonable" rates, Ralph H. Moberley, chairman, said today.
The committee will keep in touch with housing conditions by means of reports which the I. S. A. is asking of students themselves. They will tell whether their housing conditions are good or bad.
Information about all vacant rooms will be available but the lower priced, desirable ones will be recommended over those renting for prices which I. S. A. and the University believe are too high.
The committee and University housing is especially pleased with the cooperation of persons renting rooms to women, Moberly said. Although housing for women is still a critical problem, difficulties are being lessened because of the help of these persons.
As another service to students, the I. S. A. is offering a list of the schools in the place town and their qualification. This is at the desk in 228 Frank Strong hall
Miss Margaret Habein, dean of women said that she appreciates the I. S. A. interest in improving living conditions for students.
L. C. Woodruff, dean of men, said that 'the University 'is pleased to acknowledge the work of the I. S. A.
Ike Attends Butler Rites
New York,—(UP)—Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, president-elect of Columbia university, and Gov. Thomas E. Dewey led the long list of distinguished educators and leaders of finance and industry who will pay final tribute to Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, Columbia's president-emeritus, at a simple funeral
"Blithe Spirit" will be held over for another performance Thursday night, Ivan Sparling, director, said today after the ticket office reported a complete sellout for performances tonight and tomorrow night.
Dr. Butler, who served as Columbia's president from 1901 to 1945, died Sunday of bronchial pneumonia.
Audience Laughter Promises Success For 'Blithe Spirit'
attire of gray chiffon. She endeared both herself and her role of Elvira to the audience.
Amid echoes of laughter from 700 persons in Fraser theater, Noel Coward's comedy-farce "Blithe Spirit" won assurance last night that its run will be a howling success.
By FRED KIEWIT
The performances of these two actresses kept the play from lagging. Herk Harvey, education senior, played the part of Charles Condome, an author who was at a loss when confronted by his two wives,
Bea Brady, College sophomore seemed a delightful nymph floating across the stage in her ghostly
Miss Joan Woodward, College senior, portrayed the difficult but extremely amusing role of Madame Arcati in a way that delighted the audience. Miss Woodward drew the $^{\textcircled{8}}$
only voluntary applause of the evening.
Sara Heil, College senior, portrayed Ruth, Condomine's living wife who was constantly harassed by Elvira's spirit. Her sophisticated role contrasted nicely with the slap-stick manner of the rest of the cast.
one living, the other recalled from the world beyond. His Oxford English never wavered.
Tom Rea, College junior, rates well-done for his characterization of the respectable Dr. Bradford.
Vivian Rogers, College senior, and Elaine Magner, education junior, were satisfactory in supporting roles.
Ivan Sparling, instructor of speech, deserves praise for direction. A generous share of the credit should be reserved for Tom Shay, stage manager, and the stage crew of carpenters, painters and electricians.
Basketball Tickets Not All Sold
All but 200 basketball tickets have been sold, said Mrs. Paul Buchler, who has charge of the sales at the Athletic office. Some of both groups remain. The price to students is $2.15 with activity books. To all others the price is $5.
Committees Plan Frontiers Meeting
Dr. Winburn T. Thomas, New York, general secretary of the Student Volunteer movement, was in Lawrence recently to confer with church and University leaders about arrangements for the North American Student Conference on Christian Frontiers to be held at the University from Dec. 27 to Jan. 1, 1948.
Local committee chairmen include Mrs. Christine Alford, personnel resources; Rev. E. Russell Carter, Prof. Calvin A. VanderWerf, the Rev. John H. Patton, housing; the Rev. C. Fosberg Hughes, hospitality; the Rev. D. Ned Linegar, arrangements; Dr. Edwin F. Price, publicity.
Congressman Walter H. Judd of Minnesota is conference chairman. He formerly was a medical missionary in China.
Reasons For Choice
Dr. Thomas said that Lawrence was selected because it is centrally located and well-served by trains and buses; the dormitory system and other organized houses at the University can provide housing for a large group; all delegates can be fed within a short time at the Union, and several auditoriums and many classrooms provide necessary meeting space.
Delegate quotas have been set for the colleges and universities in every state which will be represented. Around 2,500 students are expected.
"Before the war attendance sometimes was more than 5,000, but housing and feeding was no problem then." Dr. Thomas said.
Only University of Kansas students and others within commuting distance will be permitted to attend in excess of quotas.
This conference is the most important gathering in the Protestant mission field for sifting and obtaining prospective personnel, according to Dr. Thomas. Because of its scope it is held only every four years.
Important For Missions
"Students who come contemplating Christian service usually leave knowing definitely if they want to make it a career," he said. "There are no attempts to romanticize the work. Missions can use only those who comprehend all difficulties and hardships."
8 Bridge Players To Represent KU
The information about the winners of the Union Bridge tournament which appeared in Monday's University Daily Kansan was incorrect. Since the Howell movement was used, there were no North and South, East and West winners.
High score was by Varian Gulaisan and James Spreitzer. Second were Harry Zollar and William Gaudrau. James E. Feitz and Ernest Schlachter placed third. Patricia Thayer and Walter Hoffman were fourth.
These four couples will represent the University in the National Intercollegiate Bridge tournament in February. Trophies will soon be awarded to the first place winners, Thomas Hanna, chairman of the intramural committee, said.
Music Vespers To Be Given Twice Sunday
The Christmas vespers with tableaux will be presented Sunday in Hoch auditorium. Performances will be given at 4 and at 7:30 p.m. Around 7,500 persons heard the vespers last year.
The 112 voice a cappella choir directed by Dean D. Swarthout will take part in the candeliight processional and recessional. They will also sing Christmas anthems throughout the service.
The department of design and department of drawing and painting are preparing four colorful Christmas tableaux. They will be erected on a small stage on the main stage. Special scenery and lighting effects will be used.
Between the living tableaux will be numbers by an instrumental ensemble consisting of a violin chair, a trio for harp, violin and organ, and the full symphony orchestra. The orchestra besides accompanying the processional and recessional, will be heard in the "Siegfried Idyl" by Wagner.
Christmas chimes and carols will ring out from Dyche tower for an hour preceding and following each service. A brass quartet of trombones and cornets will play Christmas hymns and carols from outdoor balcony of Hoch auditorium as the crowds file in the auditorium.
A free will offering will be taken at each service'. The money will go to the School of Fine Arts Christmas Vesper Scholarship fund.
APO Initiates 27 Members
Twenty-seven pledges were initiated into Alpha Phi Omega, service fraternity, in candle light ceremonies held in the Pine room Saturday. Newly elected officers were installed immediately preceding initiation.
Those initiated are William Allen, Allan Bentley, Robert Bowersock, Walter Buchholtz, Marvin Burnham, Anderson Chandler, Robert Cottrell, Edgar Eagle, Robert Foster, Stephen Hadley, Norman Hanson, John Hoffman, H. Logan Holtgrewe, Harlan Kilmer, John Killinger, William Love, Donald McDaniel, Ralph Martin, Austin Pickering, Robert Parish, George Polk, Jr., James Porter, Thomas Sagmoen, William Smith, Stanley Stotts, Albert Stewart and Russell Taylor.
Officers Installed were Clarence Atkins, president; Clarke Thomas, vice-president; Ralph McClung, secretary; Charles Howard, treasurer; Laurence Allred, historian; Leonard Sturm, sergeant - at - arms; David Wilkie, coresponding secretary; and Robert Stucky, alumni secretary. Dr. Clarence Grothaus of the research foundation was installed as faculty advisor.
James K, Hitt, registrar, spoke on "Alpha Phi Omega and Service" following a banquet served in the Kansas room. Approximately 60 persons attended.
WEATHER
Kansas—Mostly cloudy today with occasional light snow west and central. A little warmer northwest. Cloudy with intermittent light snow tonight and slightly warmer tonight and Wednesday. High today in 30s. Low tonight 25 to 30.
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