UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
PAGE SIX
FEBRUARY 28,1947
Kansan Comments...
Flu Shots Again
Have you been shot yet?
For flu that is, Don't take Dr. Canuteson's word that respiratory diseases are increasing—look around. How many of your friends have had a cold in the past week or two? And not for reasons like falling in Potter lake or inhaling wrong in bacteriology lab.
Since Watkins hospital facilities are adequate only for the minimum normal load for the increased enrollment, an influenza epidemic once started here might be very difficult to control. Warnings from doctors at Kansas State college and the University of Missouri mention that none of their 350 patients was vaccinated last fall.
It's as simple as buying a pencil. And you don't even have to walk over to the hospital unless you'd rather-stations have been set up in Marvin hall, Frank Strong hall, and the Union building. At worst, the shot will feel like a thorn in your arm for a little while. And it's free.
This is what the Kansas State Collegegian told Manhattan students about painting our campus after the game:
Don't risk missing what might turn out to be the best lecture in the course, or the gayest dance of the semester. Roll up your sleeve and let the nurse go to work.
K-State Reproof
"It was a juvenile, contemptible, mean trick. It was more than an expression of high spirits. It was a vicious sort of vandalism which showed little respect for either the University of Kansas or Kansas State college.
"We're supposed to have a gentleman's agreement with the students of the University of Kansas. Apparently there are a few scholars at both institutions who are ungentlemanly. So far, we have the upper hand; we've done more damage to their campus than they have to ours. The Collegian can see little to be proud of in that fact."
The editor suggested also that "this business of racing cars down the street, horns blaring and tires screeching, disregarding stop signs, barely missing pedestrians, standing on the brakes to stop, is not only confusing, it's downright dangerous."
K. U. is not blameless in its acceptance of victory, either. We hope that the recent game will be the last K-State wins from our teams, but regardless of which team wins, good sportsmanship is still a most admirable trait.
Holding of federal liquor stamps in Kansas is prima facie evidence of operating a nuisance. But won't someone argue that he collects them as a hobby?
One hard-pressed student thinks the K. U. faculty should follow the New York teachers' lead and strike for higher pay. Then she should have a few days to get her assignments caught up.
If K. U. really wants a field house, one realist asks, why give the legislators reserved seats? Why not let them fight their way through the bleachers or into the balcony?
The value of the dollar dropped 15 cents in the year ending Jan. 15, and some economists predict that prices will continue to rise for a new high in June. We thought everything was going to be all right as soon as the new congress passed the law of supply and demand.
Dear Editor
Political Advertising
I am sure that the Daily Kansan would not accept an advertisement which guaranteed that Dr. Kwak's quinine capsules were a sure cure for cancer and heart disease; and I am surprised that they should accept for publication the equally bold-faced lie that Pachacacamac has been the independent party for 35 years. If the advertising medium of the Kansan is to be used to furnish those who have the money with an outlet for deliberate half-truths and outright falsehoods, perhaps the Kansan Board should, in the interests of cleaner politics, adopt a policy of refusing all paid political advertisements.
In view of the Kansan's avowal of its responsibility to the students, I believe this proposal merits serious attention.
Robert Campbell College Sophomore
Give SSO A Seal
At a recent ASC meeting, PSGL defeated the amendment to have the Sunflower Student organization replace the Inter-Dorm council on the ASC. PSGL has defended its stand against the SSO by stating that if believes that it is unfair to deprive 225 members of the IDC (though there are actually only 168) of representation, and by saying that the SSO was asked to join the IDC.
The truth is that the IDC was approached it voted unanimously not to accept the SSO. However, when the IDC realized that it might lost its seat on the ASC, it reconsidered and asked the SSO to join.
Since the IDC is a dormant organization which has no campus interest or control over its ASC representative, the SSO found no reason to join. If it had, it would have had to drop the 300 members living in private homes and in Sunflower village.
PSGL states that SSO is only temporary and that the IDC is a permanent organization. It failed to consider the fact that Spooner-Thayer and Smith halls are both more temporary than Oread, McCook, or Sunflower Village ever will be.
The total membership of the SSO numbers nearly 525, or 347 more students than are represented by the IDC. Which group is more deserving of representation on the ASC?
College Freshman
(Name withheld by request)
Recently on the campus I have seen announcements and posters concerning a coming series of meetings for women to learn more about clothes, manners, speech and etiquette.
Manners For Men
Now some of the women undoubtedly need this, but what about the men? I think some of us need it as much or more than the women. Learning it in the school of experience can be awfully slow and embarrassing sometimes.
Robert M. Clave College Sophomore
No Knock Down-Drag Out For Text Books; More Clerks, Advance Sales Help Buying
It was easier this time—more books and clerks and fewer bruises and aching legs. The battles of the bookstores quieted to minor skirmishes. Larger clerkling staffs, advance sales, and sharp estimates made book buying a more tolerable thing.
To make service as fast as possible, the Union book store employed persons during the rush, L. E. $ \textcircled{1} $
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"On February 14, our busiest day, we took a survey in the store, and from it estimated that 18 minutes was about the longest anyone had to wait for service."
William Rowland, manager of Rowlands book store, reported similar conditions in his store.
Advance sales of text books did much to lighten the load on the store sales were made before enroll-About 20 percent of the Union book store sales were made beofre enrollment began, and already sales are being made for Summer session courses.
"We hired 45 people during the heavy rush," he said, "but we're getting back to normal now. We've already started making veterans' refunds."
Enough texts were obtained in most cases, thanks to the cooperation of school authorities in submitting estimated requirements early in the year. Only in departments where no estimates were given, did serious shortages arise.
Rr. Rowland sighted the only dark cloud in the sky when he quoted a circular from a national book dealers' association predicting a 40 percent increase in the cost of texts.
So don't worry about a shortage in books in the future. You will be able to buy any book you want, IF you have enough money.
Thought For Today: The Good Samaritan
By the All-Student Religious Council Devotional Committee
The story of the good Samaritan gives us an example of compassion, humbleness, and great love. It might have been just as easy to pass by, indifferent to the injured man's suffering, as to bind up his wounds and take him to a place where he could be nursed to health again. And more than that, the Samaritan provided money to cover the cost of his care.
So often we pass by, or pretend we do not see; and so often because we are too busy with other things, we contribute money to a cause but take no time to give physical service to those in need.
The spiritual and moral uplift and compensation gained through actually rendering service, together with whatever monetary contributions we may make, is beyond estimation. When we show compassion we go about doing good.
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Managing Editor .. Billie M. Hamilton
Editor in Chief .. Alamada Bollier
Astt. Man. Editor .. Marcelo M. Mallinus
City Editor .. William T. S. Smith Jr.
Assistant City Editor .. John Finch
Manage .. Mark W. Bryant
Asst. Telegraph Editor .. Wendell Bryant
Astt. Telegraph Editor .. Marian Minor
Art Editor .. Eloise West
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Advertising Manager .. Alma Wuthnow
Circulation Manager .. John Beach
Assisted Adv. Man .. LaWayne Brown
Kenneth White
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Nurse Advises Homemakers On Health In Home
Miss Electa Kindlesperger, city school nurse, discussed "Health in the Home" at a meeting of the K. U. Dames Wednesday night. Homemakers should become proficient in first aid, accident prevention, and in the recognition of symptoms of diseases in early stages, she said.
The average United States farm is now 50 acres larger than 25 years ago and 20 acres larger than five years ago.
ISA To Supervise Wednesday Mixers
Midweek Mixers will be supervised on alternate Wednesdays by the Independent Students Association in conjunction with the Union activities committee, it was announced at the Newark City Fair last night. An admission price of 15c will be charged for all non LS.A. members.
Officers recently elected were: Shirley Wellborn, president; Patricia Graham, vice-president; Allan Cromely, secretary; John Sells, business manager; Betty van der Smissen, A.S.C. representative.
Plans for attending the L.S.A. national convention at Norman, Okla. April 11-12 were discussed.
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