University DAILY KANSAN
STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Wednesday, October 8, 1947
45th Year No. 18
Lawrence, Kansas
Capacity Crowd Hears 1st Talk On Humanities
Naming "the release of aggressive feelings, the realization of the values of life, and putting action into life" as the three functions of the humanities. Thomas V. Smith, professor of philosophy at the University of Chicago, addressed a capacity crowd in Fraser theater Tuesday night.
Professor Smith, first lecturer in the new humanities series, spoke on the subject "The Humanities in Modern Life." He was introduced by Chancellor Deane W. Malott. The number of persons attending the lecture was so large that it was necessary to place chairs on the speaker's platform to accommodate everyone. Humanities Are Concrete
The speaker defined the humanities as "an infinite feeling in the imagination that is reduced to something concrete." He said that "it is the dreams of humanity that make possible the existence of the arts and sciences."
The visiting lecturer elaborated on the three functions of the humanities, calling attention to the use of poetry by the fighting man during World War II to relieve tension and feelings of aggression. He argued that such negative events as death could become "good things" when the real meaning and value of life is discovered. In another example, he referred to the part that music plays as a morale builder for soldiers preparing to enter combat.
Suppressed Tension Dangerous
The Chicago professor said that the suppressed desire to relieve tension was the principle cause for radical action in government and polling organizations, as aggressive assertions that must exert themselves against a system" he said.
Ike? Well, Maybe, Roy Roberts Says
"What America needs to know is that the life of the human spirit is not in the life of action, but in the life of feeling," the speaker said.
Toronto— (UP) — Roy Roberts president of the Kansas City Star, one of the first to propose Gen Drift Eisenhower as Republican candidate for president, said last night he beaten General Eisenhower doesn't want the nomination, but public sentiment may lead him to seek it."
Roberts is in Toronto attending a meeting of a committee of the U.S. house of representatives and Canadian newspaper manufacturers.
"You will recall," Roberts said. "When the possibility was first discovered there was a spontaneous movement to move the United States to draft him for the job."
Frosh Cheerleaders Try Out This Week
Tryouts for freshmen alternate cheerleader will be held at 4 p.m. today, tomorrow, and Friday at Robinson gymnasium.
The cheerleader will be selected following the final tryout.
Malott To Address Medics
Chancellor Deane W. Malott will address the Manhattan Rotary club tomorrow noon on universal military training. Tonight he will speak at the dinner of the University medical slummil association at the President hotel in Kansas City, Mo.
WEATHER
Kansas—Partly cloudy today. Not quite so warm northeast. A little warmer extreme northwest. Partly cloudy tonight and tomorrow with scattered showers west tomorrow. Little temperature change. Low toonight 54 to 65.
"Well, how'd you make out last night. Worthal?"
Band Uniforms Ready By Nov.1
The new band uniforms are expected to be ready for the Kansas-Saint State football game Nov. 1, IRA team. Wiley, band director, said today.
Students desiring ears in FKKU programs will be given tryouts at 3:30 today at station studios in the electrical engineering laboratory behind Marvin hall.
KFKU Program Tryouts
To Be Held At 3:30 Today
"The delay is due to failure to get the materials to the factory." Professor Wiley said. "I have been in conference with the manufacturers, and they tell me that the materials are black and two of the three colors for the uniforms arrived and are being treated with a water repellent solution."
Dr. John Ise, professor of economics, and Dr. J. H. Nelson, dean of the Graduate school, have been invited to lead a discussion at the graduate seminar for business students tomorrow. Twenty-nine students studying for degrees of master of business administration, master of arts, and doctor of philosophy in the School of Business are expected at the meeting.
Money for the uniforms was appropriated nearly five months ago, and the uniforms ordered shortly thereafter.
The seminar is to discuss the nature of graduate work and hear reports on the trengs of thesis study.
Delay in the arrival of the new uniforms kept the marching band reduced to 64 members in the Iowa State-Kansas game. However, the other members waited on the side-lines and played with the band during the game.
Ise, Nelson To Lead Graduate Seminar
The meeting will be held at 5 p.m in Frank Strong hall.
Miss Mildred Seaman, program director, will be in charge of the talent lineup.
Three's The Limit At Kansas State
We think we have parking troubles.
Over at Kansas State college in Manhattan three parking tickets make a student subject to dismissal from school.
Getting a ticket should be a fairly simple matter too, since there are 3,000 cars eligible to be parked and only 1,200 parking spaces.
Hall To Speak To Club
Dr. E. R. Hall, director of the Dyche museum of natural history, will speak on opportunities in Zoology to ti's Zoology club at 8 p.m. tomorrow, 906 Snow hall.
'Jazz' Concert Will Be Oct. 30
The Norman Granz "Jazz at the Philharmonic" will appear Oct. 30, at 8:20 p.m. in Hoch auditorium, according to Otis Hill, student activities president.
"Granz is presenting a jazz concert by those who made jazz history and will star such great instrumentalists as Coleman Hawkins, Bill Harris, Flip Phillips, Howard McGhee, Jackie Mills, Hank Jones, Ray Brown, with vocals by Helen Humes." Hill said.
These Guys Are Revolting . . .
Tickets will go on sale Thursday. Advance notice on prices is still unavailable.
If it looks like rain Friday night the University whistle will tell you whether the Nightshirt parade is on or off. One long blast at 7:15 p.m. means "no parade."
This announcement came from Rodney Armstrong, president of the Ku Ku club at its meeting Tuesday night.
Whistle To Blow If It Rains Friday
Rainy or clear, however, there is going to be a rally and dance. If the weather is clear, the Nightshirt parade will begin at 7:30 p.m. as scheduled, and a street dance will be held at 9 p.m. on 11th street between Massachusetts's and Vermont streets.
If it rains, and the whistle blows,
a pep rally will be held at 8:15 p. m.
in the Union building. A dance will
follow at 9 in the Union ballroom
Armstrong appointed an election committee composed of Thornton Cooke, Robert Franklin, George Folk and Raymond Binnicker.
YMCA Will Open Series
With Two Films In Fraser
The Y. M. C. A. will start its movie forum series with two films at 4 p. m. tomorrow in Fraser theater.
The films, "Boundry Lines" and "Russia—People of the Soviet Union" will be presented. The first shows the development of state borders and the Russians film pictures life behind the "Iron Curtain."
Less Skirt, More Leg, Men Beg
The program will be open to all students and faculty members.
"We are revolting!"
By RICHARD PRYCE
With that cry organized male resistance has at last come to the skirt situation. Fifty men of Oread hall have banded together in protest to the latest female fad, the long skirt.
Stroking an almost invisible line above his upper lip, Dick Bibler said, "I get the best inspirations for my
Their method of protest? Each man must grow some type of whiskers—mustache, beard or long sideburns®
When questioned as to his orion of the short skirt, Newton said, "I believe they are more open and above board. As the old proverb goes, 'don't buy a pig in a poke'" He refused to clarify his last statement.
until Nov. 24. If anyone breaks the rule—well Potter lake isn't too crowded.
Joe Francis, one of the founders of the movement, declared, "Unlike the long rifle of our forefathers, the long skirt has no practical value in our present day civilization. The sooner that women realize that long skirts are undermining the morale of men, the better off we'll all be." Sure They Look Slonvy
Dwight Newton commented, "I think women look sloppy in long skirts. I figure by growing a mustache. I can look just as sloppy. I'm revolting!"
cartoons by looking at short skirts For instance, look at this one."
The reporter looked.
"By the way," Bibler added, "This cartoon has been barred from the University Daily Kansan five times. And I can't understand why, either."
The reporter count George Is Unhappy
George Hartman looked unhappy.
"I wouldn't say that I was coerced. But there were four guys from the committee in my room and I had to study so what could I do but go along?"
"Just look at me," commanded Bill Mabry. "You can tell I'm revolting. Anyhow, I have never been interviewed before."
The reporter gave Mabry what he hoped was a revolting look. He hadn't ever interviewed anyone before.
Well, there you are. The straight dope. Whether this movement will sweep the University or not, only time will tell. If it doesn't, O.K. If it does, the battle cry will be.
"We are revolting!"
ASC Sets Fund To Pay Debts On Bitter Bird
The All Student Council has paid $212.25 on the debts contracted by Harold T. Herriott for publishing the Bitter Bird, the finance committee reported Tuesday. The payment will be carried as a deficit until arrangements can be made with Herriott to repay the Council.
Varsity Makes Profit
A profit of $125.59 from the last Varsity was reported by George Pyle, chairman of the auditing committee.
An amendment, which will be submitted to the chancellor for approval was passed to provide a maximum "sinking fund" of $2,000 to pay any future debts incurred by the magazine. Profits exceeding this amount will go to the A.S.C. treasury.
A resolution calling for unanimous support of the War Memorial drive was defeated. However, the Council formed a War Memorial drive committee. Bruce Bathurst was apologetic for the committee. Other members are Harilow, Helen Heath, and Keith Wilson.
No Cap Refunds
Freshman who purchased freshman caps from KuKu and Owl club members during enrollment week will not receive refunds, the council decided. The profits will probably be used for a class celebration on Homecoming morning.
Sue Webster, College junior, was elected to succeed Shirley Wellborn secretary. Miss Wellborn resigned because of heavy class schedule.
The council also resolved to invite Prof. E, O. Stene of the political science department to resume his duties as parliamentary advisor. Tom Page, political science instructor, has served as advisor during Professor Stene's absence.
Mehus Will Talk To Vets
G. I.'s with gripes against the Veterans administration will be given a chance to air their views tonight directly to Dr. O. Myking Mehus, chief of the vocational, rehabilitation, and educational program in this area
Dr. Mehus, will speak at 7:30 in Frank Strong auditorium to a meeting of the American Veterans committee, on "Getting the Veteran on the Payroll." All veterans are invited to attend.
Before coming to the V.A. in 1943 Dr. Mehus was head of the department of sociology at Northwestern Missouri State Teachers college for 11 years. Dr. Mehus was also the president of Winona State Teacher's college, Winona, Minn., for four years.
YMCA To Hold World Meeting
The first World Community meeting of the Y.M.C.A. will be at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Union, Henry Pinault, chairman, said. Included on this year's program is the formation of a chapter of the United World Federalists, a program of an international folk festival, and correspondence between students at the University and in foreign universities.
Y. M.C.A. members to serve on the executive committee are Glenn Varenhorst, Deane Postlethwaite, Hugh Gibson, Delmar Waterson, Sam Duran, and Jose Portuguez.
Graduate To New Post
J. R. Shipley, Jr., '39, has been appointed chief engineer of the Sohio Pipeline company, a subsidiary of Standard Oil of Ohio. He lives in St. Louis.