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Friday, Feb. 28, 1947
University DAILY KANSAN
STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
44th Year No. 91
Lawrence, Kansas
Racial Problem Overlooked Here Moulton Says
Religious Emphasis week at the University was termed a "gratifying success" this morning by student and University Christian Mission religious leaders at an evaluation session in the Pine room of the Union.
Dr. Phillips Moulton, director of the mission, found only one fault with religious thinking on the K. U. campus—lack of background in the problem of racial tolerance.
"The average student here is less aware of racial problems facing the youth today than many college students south of the Mason-Dixon line," he said.
The success of the mission as a whole was undeniable, he added. "This established a precedent on the K. U. campus," Dr. Moulton said, "and although mistakes were made, we were able to set a pattern which can be followed after we leave."
Of the suggestions put forth by the leaders, the need for a regular skeptics' hour in which students can pose questions to campus religious leaders of every denomination, was the one most generally approved.
"This was one of our best missions," Dr. Moulton said. "We were especially pleased with the reaction among members of organized houses, and are extremely grateful to the Student Religious Council, for their efforts in the past week."
Plans were made for a Religious Amphasis Week every year on the University campus, under the sponsorship of the Student Religious council. The University Christian Mission can attend only once every four years, however.
For such campus observances, the religious leaders suggested that more guest speakers be invited, in order to provide for personal conferences with individual students.
Prizes To Be Given For Oratory March 20
Prizes of $20, $10, and $5 will be awarded to winners of the all-Uni-iversity oratorical contest to be held at 8 p.m. March 20.
The contest, sponsored by the University department of forensics, is open to any undergraduate. Entries may be on any subject, but must be original, not more than 10 minutes long, and must not have won any previous contest.
In addition to the cash prize, one of the three winners will be chosen to represent the University at the Missouri valley forensic contest in April.
Entries for the contest should be turned in to E. C. Buehler, professor of speech, not later than March 12.
Rimmer To Discuss Science, Bible Today
Harry Rimmer, D.D., Sc.D., LL.D. president of the Research Science Bureau of Duluth, Minn., will speak on "Science, Philosophy, and The Bible" at 4 p.m. today in Fraser theater.
A noted lecturer on science and the Bible, Dr. Rimmer is the author of several books based on experiences gained on his six archeologic field ex-tuditions.
Several years ago, the Research Science Bureau made an offer of $1000 to anyone proving a scientific error in the Bible.
The talk is being sponsored by the later-Varsity Christian Fellowship
"I understand he's an 'econ' major."
Stations Speed Flu Vaccinations To 1,500 Students Before Noon
Make-Up Freshman Exams
Four emergency vaccination stations have been set up on the campus to speed the inoculation of students, Dr. Ralph I. Canuteson, director or the student health service, said today. Stations have been set up in the Union, Frank Strong hall, Marvin hall, and in Watkins Memorial hospital.
The emergency stations will continue to operate as long as they are needed. They will give inoculations from 1 to 4 p. m. today and from 9 a. m. to noon tomorrow. If the response continues, vaccinations also will be given tomorrow afternoon.
More than 1,500 students and staff were vaccinated before noon today in a renewal of the campaign last fall which resulted in 3,500 inoculation
Make-up examinations for freshmen who missed their psychological tests at the beginning of the semester will be held at 9 a.m. March 1 and 8 in Hoch auditorium.
"Time is the essence here. We have five days to get the people protected because it takes five days for the inoculation to take effect," he explained.
Reports have been recent fluenza cases which have reached epidemic proportions at the University of Missouri. Kansas State college the college hospital is filled, and officials there are considering compulsory immunization of students if voluntary immunization does not increase.
Dr. Canuteson has no intention of making vaccination compulsory for students. They have responded vigorously to the free service and there were long lines at each station this morning.
The Chancellor's office issued a bulletin to members of the staff yesterday which was to be read to all classes. The bulletin urged all those who have not been vaccinated this year to report for inoculation.
Members of the K. U. band have been instructed to get their inoculations before leaving the campus. They are going to Kansas City tomorrow to play at the Big Six track and field meet.
An increase of 100 per cent in respiratory cases at Watkins Memorial hospital has been reported during the past week. Dr. Canutesson explained, however, that there is normally an increase in respiratory cases among students at this time of the year.
Ten More May Take Trip
Ten more persons may go on the mineralogy class field trip to the Tri-State district May 13-18. All those interested should contact Dr. R. M. Dreyer, professor of geology, before March 10.
Illness Delays Program Of Religious Leaders
Two Religious Emphasis week leaders have become ill before finishing their scheduled activities. The Rev, Bryan Green is confined in bed with a chest cold and Prof. L. L. Lefftwhid was sent to his home in Canton, Mo., to recover from intestinal influenza.
Illness has only delayed the Rev, Mr. Green from carrying out his activities. He cancelled his Sunday night engagement in Memphis, in order to continue personal conferences and seminars here next week.
No Answer Yet From K-State
Kansas State college authorities have not answered the reports made by Henry Werner, dean of student affairs, on the two recent painting forays of Kansas State student on the University campus, Dean Werner said today.
Dean Werner's reports were submitted to Kansas State officials in accordance with a mutual agreement between the two schools which provides that either school, upon the receipt of such a report, shall conduct an investigation. Student councils of the respective schools will provide for serious punishment of the guilty persons.
A letter was sent to President Milton Eisenhower and Dean A. L. Pugley of Kansas State, on Jan. 28. This report named the 12 Kansas State students caught in an attempt to paint "Uncle Jimmy" Green, K.U. Law building statue. This letter has not been acknowledged.
One week ago, Dean Werner sent another report to Dean Puglsley, this time in connection with the more thorough paint job, accomplished after the K.U.-K. State basketball game.
It Was All Over In Five Days But
"Any action of Kansas State officials remains wrapped in mystery, and lost in administrative intricacies. We are still waiting and hoping for at least an acknowledgment of our reports," Dean Werner said.
Religious Week Plans Began Last Year
A lot of work has gone into K.U.'s Religious Emphasis week, and Mary Holtzclaw, president of the Student Religious council, is the woman to tell you about it.
Preparations began over a year ago, even before the 1946 Religious Emphasis week, when the Rev. Phillips Moulton, director of the University
Christian mission, suggested the mission's coming to K. U. this year. His offer was accepted, and work began in earnest last summer, final clearance being obtained in September.
Miss Holtzclaw gives credit in particular to Mrs. Mary Alice Amelung, wife of Frederick Amelung, a College sophomore, who has been the "nerve center" of activities in her office in Myers hall.
Credit is also due Dr. Paul B. Lawson, dean of the College, for his work in arranging classroom lectures; Gilbert Ulmer, assistant dean of the College, for arranging the faculty luncheons; and the following members of the Student Religious council:
and Betty Pinkney, book display chairmen.
William F. Perkins, publicity chairman; Edgar Thomas, co-chairman of activities with Miss Holtzclaw; John May, finance chairman; Donald Jarrett, arrangements chairman; Billy Beeson, hospitality chairman; Lars A. Almquist, speakers chairman; Charles Dillon, continuations chairman; Dale Rummer, worship chairman; Mary V. Alford, seminar chairman; Cora Simpson, conferences chairman; and to Mary
THE REV. PHILLIPS MOULTON
Oklahoma Rule Blocks Negroes From Athletics
Members of the race relations committee of the All Student Council Thursday night agreed that, with few exceptions, comparative racial equality exists within the University.
The most obvious case of discrimination, they said, is in the department of athletics. This charge was not stressed to severely since committee members feel that the athletic office is beginning to adapt itself to the general trend toward nondiscrimination.
The committee's campaign to permit Negro participation in Big Six athletics has been temporarily checked by Oklahoma state segregation laws. George Caldwell, committee chairman, said that under a broad interpretation of this law, all members of athletic teams having Negro competitors could be arrested.
Convocation March 12 For War Memorial Drive
Bruce Bathhurst, College sophomore, suggested that the committee submit a bill to the Council prohibiting racial discrimination in all University functions. Social pressure would cause all campus organizations to support the bill, he said.
Nine New Speakers To Discuss Careers
Nine new speakers have been scheduled for the Careers Conference on the campus March 18 and 19, to discuss careers for women in teaching, social welfare, recreational activities, Girl Scout work, the home, and preparation for marriage.
the speakers are Dr. Geraldine Hammond, head of the English department at Wichita University; Ruth Stout, president of the Kansas Teachers association; Dr. Louise Noble, Kansas City, Mo., regional child welfare consultant for the Federal Security agency; Abis Van Lew, RN, director of nurses at the University of Kansas School of Medicine.
An all-student convocation March 12 was authorized today by Chancellor Deane W. Malett at the request of the Student World War II Memorial committee. Justice Hugo T. Wedell, judge of the state supreme court and president of the War Memorial committee, will speak.
Helen Fahey, superintendent of physical education for Kansas City, Mo. public schools; Alma Eikerman, head of the design department at Wichita University; Jean Stouffer, National Girl Scout staff; M.C. F. Nelson of Lawrence; and Dr. Robert Foster, head of the marriage and family department at Merrill-Palmer in Detroit who conducted a Marriage and the Family lecture course here during the summer session.
Student-Faculty Group To Make Plans Monday
All members of the third annual Student-Faculty conference will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday in 206 Frank Strong hall, Lois Thompson, Mortar Board conference chairman, said today.
Students and faculty will set up committees to plan general topics for discussion at the conference March 8.
WEATHER
KANSAS — Snow today and in the east tonight. Heavy snow northeast. Increasing northerly winds and much colder tonight. Saturday clearing, windy and colder. Advise stockmen to wollunt five to 10 northwest to near 15 southeast.