University DAILY KANSAN
STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY O)F KANSAS
Thursday, Oct. 2, 1947
45th Year No.14
Lawrence, Kansas
Little Man On Campus
By Bibler
"I think she's a prodigy!"
CORE Members Interview Carlson
An interview with Governor Frank Carlson to acquaint him with the policies of the Committee on Racial Equality was reported to C.O.R.E. members Wednesday by F r a n k Stannard, College junior and Beth Bell, graduate student.
"The only purpose of the interview was to inform the governor of the nature and purpose of our group." Stannard said.
"The governor expressed his appreciation that we should see him and explain our policies in person," Stannard reported.
While in Topeka, Stannard and Miss Bell also saw Oscar Stauffer, Topeka publisher and member of the Board of Regents. He was glad to hear about C.O.R.E.'s policies, they reported.
Brrr! She Says Rooftop Dancing
The tile roof on the Union addition will soon be completed, Hermina Zipple, Union director, said today. "When finished the tile roof will be available for open air dancing parties," she said.
Other construction includes a new sidewalk for the north side entrance and a small office for the Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity. Miss Zipple said that the daily music room crowds assure its continuation.
Consul Is KU Guest
Capt. H. Cotton Minchin, British consul in Kansas City, Mo., and Miss Joan Burbidge, assistant educational officer at the British embassy in Washington, will be guests of the University at a luncheon in the English room of the Union building today.
Speedway Attracts Hairline Henry's
Top-notch drivers from all over Sunflower village have been attracted to the speedway. These veteran drivers take part in the Hell-on-wheels Handicap every morning, handicap meaning the driver must have for an eight o'clock class not earlier than 5 a.m. (4:75 a.m.
That piece of white concrete stretching from Sunflower to Lawrence has become the favorite racing spot of the Midwest. The new track, the Sunflower Speedway, was formerly known as Kansas highway 10.
Drivers Hold Death Handicap
Such drivers as Hairline Henry, Scoter Sam, Pokey Pete, Bonebrake Benjamin and Normal Norvin take part in the second heat. The first heat is started at 7:15 a.m. and usually enters cars with slow drivers. These drivers are scattered along the speedway to make the second heat, which begins at 7:30 and after, more
Hairline Henry, who is called Hairline because he is usually just a hair over the centerline, regularly occupies the inside and the outside at the start. He is followed by Scooter Sam. Sam never drives, he scoots. Sam has a great competitive spirit.
entertaining $ \sigma $ and competitive.
Pokey Pete and Bonebrake Benjamin are usually bumper to bumper at the getaway, but Bonebrake always manages to get in the first bump. Bonebrake was given his nickname because of his impressive record. Last comes Normal Norvin. Benjamin eldowen was any name, is often sheared inside the second heat because his wife forgot to set the alarm.
Progressives Set For Campaign; Ask Hill Peace
Bumper To Bumper
Ben Foster, College junior, was elected president of the Progressive party Wednesday night and declared his organization's determination to end factional conflict in campus politics.
All in all, Sunflower Speedway drivers show great promise of going places.
Foster said his party's foremost objective is to "eliminate Greek and independent bickering so that the A.S.C. can function effectively."
"That was the original precept on which the Progressive party was founded and will continue to be so. Apparently the new party just formed (the Independents) consists of disgruntled members of the defunct P.S.G.L. who decided to junk the discredited name of the old party and rally around a new name." Progressives Want Unity
"We're trying to get away from the idea of two factions on the campus. That's what we want people to forget," Foster said.
Other officers elected at the session were Thomas J. Alexander, first vice-president; Mead Almond, second vice-president; Paul Barker, third vice-president; Robert M. Clave, secretary; Ernest C. Friesen, treasurer; and Glen Kappelman, campaign manager.
Kappelman said the party's campaign and membership drive would be conducted "to convince both Greeks and Independents of the benefits of both factions working together to better student government."
Barker Criticizes PSGL
The retiring president Paul Barker criticized the newly formed Independent party for what he called "the about-face of the P.S.G.L. executive committee" who recommended dissolution on Thursday and organized a new party the next Tuesday."
The new president in a restatement of the party's platform listed as its objectives the investigation of the income and disposition of veteran's fees at the University, student seating priority at all University athletic events, an all-student convocation at which campus political parties can explain their platforms, and encouragement of school spirit by more mixers and other social activities.
The party will get this program underway by sponsoring a freshman mixer Oct. 18, Foster said.
WSSF Announces This Year's Slogan
"What your dollar will do" is the slogan of the World Student Service Fund drive this year. Robert Stewart and Hilda James, co-chairmen, presented it at a meeting of the steering committee Wednesday and stressed the importance of effective publicity.
At the meeting were Ed Chesky, Dale Spiegel, Jean Francisco, Ralph Kiene, Bill Beeson, Sheila Wilder, Matt Zimmerman, and Charlotte Wylie.
All team captains are to attend the training and indoctrination program 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9. The place will be announced.
Freshman men or women who are interested in the positions should turn their names in at the I.S.A. office. 228 Frank Strong.
Freshmen Asked To Apply For ISA Council Offices
Freshman representatives to the council of the Independent Students' association will be elected at the I.S.A. mixer Oct. 10, Shirley Wellborn, president, said today.
About 300 students attended the mixer Wednesday, Miss Wellborn said.
BULLETIN
Brooklyn exploded in the second inning of the third World Series game today for six runs and an early lead behind Joe Hatten.
Gene Hermanski walked, and Edwards doubled to left center, to start the scoring spree.
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Batteries:
New York;
Brooklyn.
Newsom and Lollar, Hatten and Edwards,
550 Expected For Conference
Five-hundred high school students and from 50 to 70 teachers are expected to attend journalism conferences to be held at the University Oct. 11, Prof. Elmer F. Beth, acting director of the William Allen White School of Journalism said today.
The 25th high school journalism conference and the 15th conference of the Kansas council of teachers of journalism will offer students and teachers varied activities during the conferences. The activities range from sight-seeing bus trips around the University to roundtable discussions and lectures by Miss Joy Miller, Associated Press wire editor, and Erle Smith, news director of station KMBC, both of Kansas City, Mo.
The schedule for the student group includes a roundtable with discussion and experience sections from 9 to 9:50 a.m. and again from 10 to 10:50 a.m. in the Journalism building.
For teachers, a roundtable and forum meeting is scheduled from to 10:50 a.m. in 213 Fraser hall. General sessions will be held at 11 a.m. in Fraser theater.
The highlights of the day's activities will be the football game between Kansas and South Dakota State at 2 p.m.
WEATHER
Kansas—Fair, warmer extreme east today. Fair and mild tonight and Friday. Low tonight 58 to 64.
Nightshirts Will Be On Display At First Parade
An estimated crowd of 1,500 Jay-hawkers is expected to be at the annual Nightshirt parade and rally Friday night in South park.
Cider, doughnuts, free movies, cheers, songs, speeches, and a prize for the most old fashioned night-shirt, will be on the bill of fare when students gather around the hugh bonfire. This gala event annually marks the beginning of another home football season for the Jayhawkers.
Starts At Union, 7:15 p.m.
All freshmen and student participants in the parade are urged to assemble at 7:15 p.m. Friday in front of the Union building. The parade will begin at 7:30 with the University band leading the procession. Next will come the Jay James, men from Oread hall, and then the marchers escorted by Ku Ku's and K-men.
Arrival at South park will be at 8:15 p.m. when the bonfire will be started and the rally will officially commence.
Coach George Sauer will speak and it is probable that several team members will also talk.
The paraders will march north down Indiana street to Seventh street, where they will turn to Massachusetts street, and then south to the park. The Ku Ku's and Kmen will supervise the march and the Lawrence police will co-operate in clearing traffic and keeping order.
To Arrive At Park 8:15
The 9 p.m. shows at the Varsity and Pattee theaters will be open only to paraders in nightshirts with tickets. Tickets will be distributed free of charge at the rally. The Granada theater will be open to all students without tickets at 11:15 p.m.
Refreshments will be provided by the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce and will be served by the Jay Janes at the rally.
A Split In The Ranks Is Worth Two In The Seam
A woman's privilege is the right to change her mind. A man's privilege is the right to help her change her mind.
The University Daily Kansan polled women's houses to get their reaction to the comment of their dates on the longer length skirts. Their remarks were as follows:
Made For Tall Girls
Delta Delta Delta said, "We like our school skirts short—but not too short, and our dress skirts long—but not too long. Our boys seem to think only tall girls should wear the long skirts and the rest should stay away from them."
Delta Gamma said, "We all agree here that the fellows don't like them, but we like them, and if they like us they'll have to like them, too."
Jolliffe hall said, "Most of our dates don't approve, but all we're saying is that they make hill-climbing difficult."
Like 'Em Mysterious
Corbin hall said. "We feel that the skirts should be about three inches below the knee, certainly not longer."
Chi Omega said, "We like skirts that fit tight, but we think a full skirt is old-fashioned. Besides, there's more mystery to them when they're long."
Watkins hall said, "We believe most of the fellows have 'skirted' the issue. As a house we haven't gone down much and our dates haven't been complaining."
Carruth hall said, "All of our dates
didn't like the long skirts; most of us don't like them either. Why do we wear them? Ask another. For dressing with heels and hose they're all right, though."
Henley house said, "Now our dates comment on what pretty feet we have. It costs too much to buy a new wardrobe. We don't care for the longer skirts at all." No Loss of Dates
Alpha Delta Pi said, "We've had no loss of dates, only nasty cracks. It's what they don't say that impresses everyone more than what they do say."
Templin hall said, "A girl has the right to change her mind, and she has the right to change her skirt-length, too."
Ricker hall said, "Funny, but our men always look at our hemline before asking for a date. We're the one's who have to wear them and buy the wardrobes so most of us prefer the shorter skirts."
Hopkins hall said. "We feel sorry for the boys on the Green hall steps, but it gives the boys a break when you hit up up your long tight skirts to step up a curb. They shouldn't complain."