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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1947
Hay, Hay, Don't Chaff When You See Your New Gadgets Made From Straw
The lowly straw, waste product of Kansas wheat farms, is coming into its own.
University researchers hope to find a way of making such items as combs, toys, and kitchen gadgets from straw. To do this they are to produce a purified cellulose material.
"Radio cabinets, telephones, elec- trical insulation, and a number of other items may now be two thirds straw," said Dr. Clarence Grothaus, director of plastics research. Will Mold Under Pressure
For large plastic objects, straw can be ground into a flour, mixed with resins and chemicals, and moulded under heat and pressure.
"The use of straw pulp in paper and paper products is staging a comeback because of the short supply of wood pulp. Wall board with a straw base is two to four times stronger than other commercial insulation board." Dr. Grothaus said. Needs Big Backers
"No one should get the idea that this is a get rich quick business which can be started on a shoe string. At least two million dollars and some very hard-to-get equipment is required," he warned.
Rodeo Men.To Try For $30,000 Prize
San Francisco—(UP)—More than 100 of the world's top rodeo band will fight it out for 1947 honors in San Francisco this November.
The International Rodeo association has decided to hold its 1947 finals in the livestock pavilion at San Francisco, with the boot-and-spur men competing for $30,000 in assorted prizes.
Since spring opened up western ranges for rodeo competition, the cowboys have been riding and roping for points—and 25 or 30 of the riders are close enough together to make the grade in the finals this November.
2:30 - News from Mt. Oread, Tom Yoe.
On KFKU
Monday
2:45—Kitty Hawk Calling.
2:48—Kitty Hawk Causing,
9:30—Symphonic Favorites, "Prince
Igor," by Borodin, Dan Barry,
narrator.
2:30-Art by Radio with Maud Ellsworth.
9:30--School of Fine Arts Musicale.
9:45--Calling the Deans on the Carpet. Dr. Paul B. Lawson, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences interviewed by Tom Yoe.
Wednesday
2. 30—Music of the World.
2:30—Music of the World.
9:30—Jayhawk International, Todd Douglas, moderator.
Thursday.
2:30—Doorway to Knowledge.
2:45—William W. Bracke Reviews.
9:30—An Evening of Ballet.
9:30-School of Fine Arts Musicale.
2:30 Music by Radio with Mildred Seamen.
9:45 - K. U. Sports Parade, Mike Stewart.
All are afternoon and evening programs.
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Thinks Bomb Is Peace Aid
St. Louis—(UP)—Dr. Charles A. Thomas, atomic scientist, believes the dreaded bomb can work for peace.
His idea is that atomic energy can be used to make the world a better place to live in. It could end food and other shortages, he says, and make ending fear, could bring nations to agree on controlling atomic power.
Dr. Thomas, research director for the Monsanto Chemical company, said the delay in agreeing on international control of atomic energy could hinder the development of peace-time uses "we do not even suspect exist."
"Application of atomic power can usher in an age of spectacular production," Thomas said. "Eliminate scarcity and you not only raise the standard of living, but you also eliminate the fundamental cause of war—scarcity."
Entomologist Ends Inspection Trip
Dr. H. B. Hungerford, head of the entomology department, has returned from a trip during which he inspected orchards and shade trees throughout the southern part of the state. He is the entomology inspector for that section.
"The orchards are recovering nicely from the severe frost they received during 1940. Also, we are able to control the Juniper Mealy bug, a scale insect, which is very destructive to ornamental evergreens. This is done by spraying with a new mixture of DDT." he said.
the codling moth, which infests apple orchards, has been practically exterminated, he continued. However, this brought on serious attacks by the red spider, a natural prey of the moth. These spiders did great damage, often preventing a tree from beating.
'7--From--7' Club Holds First Annual Meeting
Seven GF's from seven states formed the unit when they were stationed together at Eighth Army Headquarters, Yokohama, Japan, in 1946. They agreed to meet once a year when all were discharged.
Tuscaloosa, Ala.—(UP)—The "7 from-7" club held its first annual meeting here.
Members are Fred Hassell, Alabama; Fred Wagner, Idaho; Carl Brown, North Carolina; Oscar Schuette, Texas; Frank Pospisilwitt, Pennsylvania; Peder Nelson, Minnesota, and Joe Bowler, Oklahoma.
University Daily Kansan
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You probably know a number of men in your class who were pilots in the wartime Air Force. They are the best advertisements for the Aviation Cadet program. Talk with them about it.
Chances are, they'll tell you their service as pilots was one of the most interesting and exciting phases of their lives. Fast action, comradeship, and the chance to serve their country paid them dividends they don't forget . . . added something to their stature and poise that they couldn't have gotten anywhere else.
Cadet life today is no different. As a potential pilot in the new U.S.Air Force, you serve at a time of equal importance to the nation. Freedom, responsibility, the chance to use your own initiative are all yours.
The training you get is the finest your government can provide - $35,000 worth for every Cadet.
You're taught by skilled instructors, fly the best airplanes. Your living facilities are excellent.
Learning to fly today opens profitable fields to you in aviation - which is expanding more rapidly than at any other time in history.
Pilot training is open, now, to single men, 20 to $ 26\frac{1}{2} $ years old, who have completed at least onehalf the credits for a degree from an accredited college or university—or pass an equivalent examination. Cadets completing the course will be commissioned Second Lieutenants, ORC, and assigned to active duty as pilots with the Air Force. During their tours of duty they will be given a chance to qualify for Regular Air Force Commissions. This is your opportunity! Look into it today at your nearest U.S. Army and Air Force Recruiting Station.
U. S. ARMY AND AIR FORCE RECRUITING SERVICE
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