R 9,1947
University DAILY KANSAN
STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Friday, October 10, 1947
45th Year No.20
Lawrence, Kansas
Bock To Appear On Radio Show 'We The People'
Robert L. Bock, College senior will appear on "We the People" broadcast from Radio City, New York, at 8 p.m. Tuesday over the Columbia Broadcasting system.
He will fly from Kansas City to New York where he will be met at La Guardia airfield by program agents. He will stay at the Hotel Pennsylvania.
To Play Piano
"I was told I would have to play some 'boogie-woogie' and Chopin's Polonale on the piano during the broadcast, and I will be asked some questions about my political campaign, my stand for a more liberal form of state government, and my attendance at Kansas university," Bob said.
Wants To Be Editor
Bob, a law student, said that his ambition is "to do something for the little fellow. I think I can do this by being a newspaper editor and fighting with words for the right things."
He will spend part of his expense-free week in New York visiting the United Nations assembly at Lake Success.
Church Offers Use Of Piano
No regular piano students have been turned down by the School of Fine Arts because of the piano degree, Dean D.M. Swarthout said today.
About 15 special students have been held up in their practice because of the shortage, he said.
The problem was solved by appealing to Lawrence citizens to allow students to use their pianos for practice. Names of seven persons who will share their pianos are listed on the Fine Arts bulletin board.
To help solve the shortage, practice hours have been extended to 5 p.m. with proper supervision, Dean Swarthout said.
The Friends church has offered a student the use of its piano in exchange for his playing for choir rehearsals and church services.
More space is available for practice rooms but the school has been unable to get a new grand piano of the quality it desires.
Plenty Flu Shots Left At Watkins
Flu shots are still available at Watkins hospital for all students, faculty members, and employees. Dr. Ruth Barrick, of the health service, said today.
Only 490 shots have been given so far this year. They are given at the hospital during regular clinic hours. The hours are 8 a.m. to noon, and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday. Reaction to the influenza shot is practically nil and will take place in 7 to 10 days. Dr. Canutesh explained.
At the present there are 12 patients hospitalized for colds and 2 cases that are considered mild influenza. Symptoms of flu include chills, aching muscles, and fever. Dr. Canute-odd
Building and ground employees are receiving shots on a regular schedule at the hospital.
Glee Club Tryouts End Today
Auditions for Men's Glee club will end today, Joseph Wilkins, director, said today. About 50 men have already tried out and about 25 more are expected, Professor Wilkins said. Ten positions are open in the club.
With Eggs Gone Flapjacks Reign
Storms of protest arose Thursday morning when students eating at the cafeteria had their first encounter with nation's self-imposed rationing plan. Eggs and chicken were taken from the menu and flapjacks at breakfast spared until sales exceeded supply.
On Tuesday, cafeteria dinners will be forced to turn vegetarians when the first meatless day is observed. Only one slice of bread is being served at each meal, but students may have another slice if they request one.
To Complete New Annex Soon
Another annex construction job is underway, Prof. Leonard H. Axe, director of University services, said today.
“Construction is expected to be completed by 'Thanksgiving,' Professor Axe said.
The new annex is being built on to the west end of annex D back of Frank Strong ball.
"Offices in the new annex will be given to the bureaus of business and government research, providing more space in Watson library and the University Library. Strong hall where the two bureaux are situated now," he explained.
"In addition to these offices there will be a joint conference room for the two bureaus, one classroom, and a boiler room to heat the annex."
Materials used in construction are sections of a building that had been part of the Herrington Army air base, Professor Axe said.
Flag At Half-Staff Today To Honor All War Dead
The American flag is at half-staff on the campus today in honor of all American war dead.
Bringing home from overseas the bodies of thousands of soldiers, sailors, and marines, the first ship will steam through the Golden Gate at San Francisco today.
600 Expected To Attend Meet Here Tomorrow
The 25th high school journalism conference, to be held at the University tomorrow, will attract representatives from 78 high schools.
An estimated 600 high school students and teachers will arrive tomorrow morning. Activities range from sight-seeing bus trips around the University to roundtable discussions and lectures. The football game between Kansas and South Dakota State will be a feature of the day's program.
The following high schools will be represented at the conference;
Allen Rural, Americus, Arkansas City, Augusta, Beloit, Bethel (Washington Rural), Blaine Rural, Blue Rapids, Bonner Springs Rural, Burlington, Burr Oak, Burton, Caney, Chapman (Dickinson County), Concordia, Delia, Denton, Effingham (Atchison County Community).
Ellsworth, Emporia, Eskridge Rural, Fairview, Fulton, Gettaway, Gaylord, Glen Elder, Great Bend, Green Rural, Hill City, Hoisington, Holton, Huron, Hutchinson, Independence, Junction City, Kansas City (Argentine, Rosedale, and Wyandotte), Lawrence (Liberty Memorial and University), Leavenworth, Immaculata at Leavenworth, Leonardville Rural, Lovens.
Madison, Manhattan, Sacred Heart academy at Manhattan, McPherson, Merriam (Shawnee Mission), Minneapolis, Moundridge, Norton Community, Nortonville, Ottawa, Oxford Rural, Parsons, Perry Rural, Pittsburg, Pomona Rural, Pratt, Rantoul Rural, Russell, Salina, Silver Lake Rural, Sterling, Sublette, Topeka, Turner Rural.
Vinland Rural, Wakefield Rural, Wakeney (Rego County), Walton, Wamego, Wathena, Wichita East Wichita North. Yates Center.
WEATHER
Kansas—Fair and continued mild today, tonight and tomorrow. Low tonight 52 west and 55 to 60 east.
'But Coach. Eddie and I can't tackle him—we're pledges in the same frat.'
Miss Carter Wins Queen Contest
Corinne Carter, fine arts sophmore, will represent Lawrence in the American Royal queen contest in Kansas City Oct. 18 to 25.
Miss Carter, a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority, was chosen from a group of eight Lawrence women Wednesday in a contest sponsored by the Lawrence Junior Chamber of Commerce.
The American Royal queen will be chosen and crowned at a Coronation ball Oct.18.
ASC Recognizes Independents
The Independents newest campus political party, has been recognized by the All Student Council, Dale Judy, party chairman, said at a meeting Thursday.
The party reaffirmed its policy of banning all members of social fraternities. Outlines for the party's constitution were read and a procluse to demand explosion of any member who pledges a social fraternity.
A question arose as to whether professional fraternity members were to be denied admission to the university, and presented a motion to provide that:
"The membership committee has the power to pass on the eligibility of persons seeking admission to the party. Acceptance or rejection is to be based on whether the person be Greek or barbarian."
Postlethwaite's motion was tabled. Admission fee for joining the party was set at 10 cents per person and the next meeting set at 8 p.m. Monday in the Union ballroom.
Frosh Cheerleader Will Be Chosen
Tryouts for freshman cheerleader will be held at 5 today east of Memorial stadium, Arthur Ruppenthal SOC.A. Coach committee chairman, said today.
Fourteen men took part in preliminary practices Thursday. Regular cheerleaders taught them yells and the techniques of cheerleading. Another practice session will be held at 4 today before the trouts.
Judges in the finals will be Arthur Ruppenthal, Harriet Harlow, and Ruth Brown, members of the tradi- committee of the All Student Council.
Mountain Climbers Told How It's Done
With the East room of the Union packed Thursday night, Prof. W. W. Davis listed the chief "do's and don't" of mountain climbing to the K. U. Mountaineers, newly organized mountain climbing club.
professor Davis showed slides of the Swiss and French Alps. Some of the slides were taken when he was abroad in 1939.
The next meeting of the club will be in two weeks. At that time Prof. L. R. Laudon of the geology department will show films of the Alcan highway which he took this past summer.
Four Proctors Appointed To Oread Hall Positions
Four new proctors have been appointed to Oread hall, L. C. Woodrug, dean of men, announced Thursday. The new proctors are: Lawrence K. Chick, College junior; Charles R. Pebbles, College sophomore; Carl H. Steeby, engineering sophomore, and C. Ronald Hard, graduate student.
The new proctors will mainte study hours, office hours, and fire watch. There will be a proctor or each floor of the hall.
Maloff To Join Parade Tonight In Second Try
Following last Friday's rainout, the weatherman has promised fair skies tonight for the 45th annual Night-shirt parade.
Chancellor Deane W. Malott and Laurence C. Wooddruff, dean of men, both clad in nightshirts, will lead the procession in two shining convertibles.
Hundreds of freshmen are expected to take part in the snake-dance through the business district and on to the rally in South park.
All students will assemble at 7:15 p.m. in front of the Union. The parade will begin at 7:30 p.m. with the University band at the head. The Jay James, men from Oread hall, and the marchers will follow. They will be escorted by Ku Ku's and K-men.
The marchers will go north down Indiana street to Seventh street, where they will turn east to Massachusetts street, and then south to the park.
The South park rally will begin at 8:15 p.m., when the big bonfire will be started. Coach George Sauer and two team members will speak. Chancellor Malott and Dr. Woodruff may also address the crowd.
A street dance will be held at 9 p.m. on 11th street between Massachusetts and Vermont streets.
If at first you don't succeed, try, try, and then quit.
The 9 p.m. shows at the Varsity and Pattee theaters will be open to all parades receiving tickets after the rally. The Granada theater will be open to 14 students without ticket, and the Granada theater will be donated by the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce and served by the Jay James at the rally.
That's what Danny Linegar, $^31_2$,
did Thursday. Danny left home at
3:30 p.m. to look for Daddy, Ned
Linegar, executive-secretary of the
Y.M.C.A. For more than three hours
he hunted for his daddy. Finally he
started home, his search in vain.
Two prizes of 10 theater tickets each will be given for the most old-fashioned and the loudest nightshirts in the parade.
Danny's Daddy Wasn't There
The police, his parents, and many volunteers helped in the search for Danny. He was trailed to the tennis courts, the football field and the track team. Everyone had seen him, but no one knew where he went.
but no one knew where he went.
Danny was found after a friend telephoned and said he was at 12th street and Oread avenue. All he wanted, Danny explained, was to find Daddy ___.
Unlimited Jobs For Zoologists, Hall Says
"Opportunities for zooologists are absolutely unlimited." Prof. E. R. Hall, director of the Dyche museum of natural history, said at a meeting of the Snow Zoology club Thursday. The museum also specializes in both government and private research organizations, Professor Hall said.
"I am continually getting requests from all over the country for different types of specialists," he said.
Rollin Baker, club president, appointed Janet Easing chairman of the committee and Charles F. Smith chairman of the initiation committee.
Open House For Foreigners
An open house to welcome the 41 new foreign students to the University will be held at 9 p.m. today in Kansas City international club will sponsor the dance