UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
MAY 27,1947
PAGE EIGHT
Band Pleases Large Crowd In Last Concert
By ORPHEUS
A large crowd was present at Hoch auditorium Monday night to hear the University Concert band in its last appearance of the season. Hearty applause throughout the entire program indicated how greatly the audience esteems Russell L Wiley, director, and his superlative work with the band this year.
After the national anthem the program get under way with the introduction to Act III from Waggy "Lohengrin." It was played with clarity and clock-like precision. Next was Ernest Williams' "Symphony in C Minor" in three movements. The first began with a somber introduction which moved directly into a bold allegro. A rather "Tschaikowskiyish" Largo was the second movement, and the symphony ended with a rollicking Rondo, ripped off in good fashion.
The most substantial number on the program was the Love Scene from the greatest of Russian operas, "Boris Godourov" by Moussorgsky. B suffered somewhat from this particular instrumentation, but was, nevertheless, quite stirring and well done.
Leo Horacek took the spotlight next in a cornet solo, the ever popular "Napoli" arranged by Belsledt. Horacek executed the series of virtuos variations with rapid-fire accuracy.
As is often the case with the music of von Weber, his Concerto number 1 for clarinet was almost an endurance test for the musicians in the audience; however, Miss Shirley Sloan, soloist, displayed well-controlled technique and tone quality. In "The Universal Judgment" of de Nordis, the brass section again had an opportunity to come to the foreground and brought forth rich, orion-like passages. Other lighter numbers made for a well balanced program.
Bill Sears brought forth thunder-ore applause after an amazing exhibition of baton-twirling. The third movement from Tschalikowsky's "Symphonic Pathetique" closed the program proper, after which the band played as an encore the "Mardi Gras" from the "Mississippi Suite" by the American jazz composer, Ferde Grofe.
All the selections were in excellent form and both the band members and the director deserve praise and admiration for the splendid work they have done this year.
SDX Initiates 11 Monday Night
Journalism students initiated into Sigma Delta Chi, men's professional journalism traternity, in a ceremony in the English room of the Union building Monday are:
William A. Conboy and Wallace W. Abbey, College sophomores; Alan J. Stewart, Allen D. Smith, Paul L. Zeh, Clarke M. Thomas, Wilmer L. McGlasson, Charles L. Hayes, and John W. Finch, College juniors; Richmond Dalton, and Allan W. Cromley, College seniors.
Other members present were:
James E. Gunn, Jack K. Werts, Bill Sims, R. T. Kingman, Edward B. Swain, Reverdy L. Mullins, William J. Feeney, and William T. Smith.
Professional members present included: John Malone, instructor in journalism; Elmer F. Beth, professor of journalism; Emil Telelfel, assistant professor of journalism; Gordon Sahine, assistant professor of journalism; Lee Cole, instructor in journalism.
Edwin F. Abels, editor of the Lawrence Outlook; Harry E. Morrow, sports editor of the Lawrence Journal Work; Earl Potter, former Lawntricks newspaper man; Raymond Richols, executive secretary of the University; and Fred Ellsworth, alumni secretary.
War Department Approves
R.O.T.C. Sleeve Insignia
The war department has approved a new shoulder sleeve insignia for members of ground and service type R.O.T.C. units.
The new insignia has a gold torch superimposed in the center and the words "Army R.O.T.C." embroidered in gold in the red section. It will give R.O.T.C. units their first official sleeve insignia of the shoulder type worn by regular army units. The present cloth sleeve patch will be discontinued.
W.E.C.-U.W.C To Combine
Activities and organizations on the campus were discussed Monday night at the third in a series of meetings to instruct University women in the freshman counseling program.
"Associated Women Students will be the name of the new women's governing body next year," said Shirley Wellborn, College junior, who spoke to the group about student government.
"Women's government at the present is divided between Women's Executive council, made up of the women members of the All Student Council, and the United Women's council. W. F. C. has power and money given it by the A.S.C., but is not a representative organization. U.W.C. has no money or power, but represents fairly the women on the campus. A combination of the two should give us the kind of organization we need." Miss Wellborn said.
Maxine Gunselly, education junior, discussed the Women's Athletic Association and how to join it. Anne Scott, College junior, told about various publications on the campus. Y.W.C.A. purposes and membership was discussed by Jean Francisco
The talks were slanted to answer possible questions freshmen will ask their counselors. The speakers all stressed that the only requirement which freshmen must be to work for most of these organizations is to "be eager."
Margaret Eberhardt, College junior and chairman of the W.E.C. committee on counseling, introduced the speakers.
Counselors will receive final instructions at the last meeting to be held Wednesday night
Telephone Union Ready To Fight CIO Organizers
Washington. (UP) — President Joseph A. Beirne of the National Federation of Telephone workers said today his independent group is ready for a showdown fight against the C.I.O.'s drive to organize a rival telephone union.
Beirne, whose union claims 150,-000 members, said the N.F.T.W. is not looking for a trade union war with the C.I.O. But he added:
"This whole thing is silly. We'll have to combat it."
Beirne said the N.F.T.W. will begin its counter-drive two weeks from now at Miami. There, he promised, the N. F. T. W. affiliates will lay the groundwork for their own national union Communications Workers of America — to replace the present loosely-knit federation. Workers Must Unite
Workers Must Once
"It's up to us to unite ourselves," he said, "before we consider an affiliation with any established union. And that's what we intend to do."
News Of The World
The N.F.T.W. considered offers from both the C.I.O. and the A.F. of L.at its convention last year, but decided to remain an independent union.
C. I.O. President Philip Murray declined comment on Beineh's remarks. He said the C.I.O. was entering the telephone organizing field "because telephone workers have a real need for a strong industrial union, logically with the C.I.O." Will Set Up New Union
Murray instructed C.I.O. organizing director Allan S. Haywood to set up the C.I.O.'s new international union at Philadelphia Saturday and Sunday. He said the C.I.O.'s action was being made in the form of telephone workers' unions, representing more than 100,000 workers.
Beirne took issue with this figure, saying he "knew of no one or no union except the T.W.'s long journey to which has taken steps to join, the C.I.O.
The executive board of the long distance union, the American Union of Telephone Workers, voted Saturday to affiliate with the C.I.O. The union's 23,000 members are expected to vote early next week to ratify the executive board's recommendation.
Hoover For Separate Peace
Tokyo. (UP)—Ninety-two former Japanese navy destroyers and destroyer escort vessels laid up in reserve at Japanese ports will be divided by lot among the United States, the United Kingdom, the U.S.S.R. and China.
Washington, (UP)—Former President Herbert Hoover is urging the United States to pursue a "separate peace" formula to bypass Russia's "continuous obstruction" of efforts to rehabilitate Germany, Japan and Korea.
Toledo, O. —(UP) —Oliver Terpening, Jr., 16, was arrested here today and constable William Werner said the boy admitted the slaying of four children near Imlay City, Mich
Youth Held For 4 Deaths
Mr. Hoover was invited before an appropriations subcommittee today to explain why he feels this country should make an immediate separate peace with Japan and "contemplate" the same for Germany if Russia does not change her tactics.
"We should wait no longer," Mr. Hoover said. "Russia will not make war about it."
Split Navy Four Ways
General Carlson Dies
Portland, Ore.—(UF)—Brig, Gen.
Evans F. Carlson, 51, marine hero
and leader of the famed Carlson's
raiders of world war II, died here
today from a heart ailment.
The presidium of the supreme Soviet decreed abolition of the death penalty and substitution of maximum 25-year sentences in prison camps.
London. —(UP)— Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Vishinky described the abolition of capital punishment in Russia today as further evidence that the Soviet governmental system is superior.
Decree Abolishes Capital Punishment In Russia
Special medicine, believed to be a type of vitamin serum, was delivered to the home after having been flown here from New York.
Grandview, Mo.-(UP)—Mrs. Martha Truman, 94-year-old mother of the president, pulling out of an overnight setback, today was reported in fairly good condition at mid-morning.
Martha Truman Recovers From Overnight Setback
Governors Demand Action To Get Enough Box Cars
Kansas City, Mo.—(UP)—Officials of six states met here today to demand federal action to assure enough boxcars to move the 1947 wheat crop. Gov. Frank Carlson of Kansas asserted, "the Interstate Commerce commission can allocate more railroad cars out here during harvest. We've got to make the agency do it."
Call The Zoo! Organize! Get Rid Of Them Quick!
The campus is full of monsters, and they're out to get us.
The campus is full of monsters, and I'm talking about those little lawn sprinklers that lurk in the bushes and laash out at the innocent citizens without warning. They're mean, they're vicious, and I think they're organized.
Mr. C. G. Bayles, superintendent of buildings and grounds, would scoff at that. "Son," he would say, "they're just little old machines that keep our lawns pretty. They wouldn't hurt anybody."
Yah tell that to the engineers—but not to me, Mr. Bayles, not to me. I've been watching them and I know just what they're up to. It's a plot; they'll tear down our resistance, and then strike. I've seen one puddle around in its little circle for hours, and then suddenly fire a stream of water 50 feet away to a crowded bus stop.
Sure it upsets us. "Little old machines" just aren't supposed to act that way.
I've been on to them for two days now, and I think I can name the ringleaders. The big boss is obviously the one in front of the library.That's the one that giggles.
It sprays right along the sidewalk with a long arm of water. At first it looks easy; you just let the sweep go by and then cross. But half way across — swish — splatter — the demon has whirled around and splashed you right in the face. Then comes the derisive giggle.
The real smart-alec is over by Frank Strong. It spurs, and with every spurt that connects comes a clear, unmistakable Bronx cheer. That's the one with confidence.
The little ones use different tac-
tics. They wobble, wobble, wobble—back and forth. People stop to look,
and stand hypnotized. Don't fall for it; there's always a chance one of the big ones will sneak up from behind.
But you may say they're just playful. You've never seen the snaky one by Fraser—it lashes out viciously, hitting its victims with full force. And then it hisses.
It's perfectly clear they're Communists, because they'd just as soon spray a fraternity man as not. The fact that you may be One of the Fellows Over at the House won't save you—you're on the list just like everybody else. And, what's more, when any member of the Eagle staff goes by, the little beggars stand at attention!
Oh, it's easy enough to laugh it off
Just a "rain of terror," ha, ha. Just
a bunch of "little squirts," ho, ho
But thats what happened to Germany.
Bridge Team Wins Trophy
Gibson and Nelson have played bridge together since they were seniors in high school. Both are natives of Lawrence. Nelson modestly attributed their winning to luck and steady playing rather than to skill.
In a Big Six bridge tournament held recently at the University of Nebraska, Carl S. Nelson, College sophomore, and Carl D. Gibson, College Freshman, defeated the Kansas State team for top honors.
Act NOW, before it's too late.
Smash the nozzles!
Cut the hoses!
Rip the plumbing!
Thank God for the rain.
The University of Kansas, Iowa State, Nebraska, and Kansas State were represented at the tournament. After each team had played 24 hands, Kansas and Kansas States' teams were tied. In the finals Kansas State conceded the championship to Gibson and Nelson after losing three games in a four hand play-off.
Individual plaques will be awarded Gibson and Nelson and a trophy will be presented to the University. The name of the University and the team's name inscribed on the trophy. It will be kept each year by the school that wins the tournament.
The fraternity's activities include practical projects that prepare the member for the work she chooses upon graduation.
Geltch Presents Rectial
Gamma Alpha Chi, national advertising fraternity for women, installed a chapter at the University Friday. Initiation was held for 10 charter members.
Prof. Waldemar Geltch presented a recital last night at Miltonvale Wesleyan college in Miltonvale, Kan. Professor Geltch, head of the University violin department, was accompanied at the piano by Richard Gayhart, fine arts freshman.
Mrs. R. Dean Johnson, nationals president, told the group that "Gamma Alpha Chi brings comradeship among university women after graduation, and direct contact and friendship with leaders in advertising."
Gamma Alpha Chi Initiates 10 Friday
Mrs. John King, Gamma Alpha Chi newsletter editor, also spoke to the group.
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