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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
FEBRUARY 26,1947
Kansan Comments
Scalping Closed
The All-Student council succeeded Tuesday night in closing a matter on which it had been working since the Oklahoma football game last fall. The answer to questions regarding the arrest of two students for illegal ticket selling was submitted by E. C. Quigley in a letter, the text of which follows:
"THREE Did your office know that the University wished to keep the names of the two men out of the papers?
"It was discussed and understood that the office of the dean of student affairs would handle any and all discipline in the matter.
"TWO Was there an agreement to the effect that subsequent discipline should be given by the office of the dean of student affairs, rather than have the men taken to the sheriff's office?
"This matter was never discussed and this office never desired that the names of the men would be publicized. I have learned that this was also the desire of the office of the dean of student affairs.
"FOUR Did your office hire and pay for the special officers who made the arrest?
"This matter was discussed, but there was no agreement nor understanding as to where the men, if any, were to be taken after their arrest.
"ONE Was there an agreement or understanding of any kind between your office and the sheriff's office as to where the men were to be taken after their arrest?
"This office hired and paid for the special officers. The arrests were made by peace officers attached to the sheriff's office.
"FIVE Are special officers to be used for similar work at future athletic events? If so, do you feel that the student body should know of that fact?"
"I see no reason why the All-Student Council and the student body should not know that if, and when, conditions warrant such action, we expect to act in a similar manner.
"SIK Would you care to appear before the All-Student Council to amply answer these questions?
"I believe that I have amply answered each of the questions you have asked and do not feel that it is necessary to appear in person before your group, but if you do need any further explanation, please advise me and I will meet with you. If such a conference is desired, it will have to be at my convenience."
The number of divorces in the United States nearly doubled during the war years. If the current rate of increase continues, annual divorce totals will match marriage totals within the next decade. This conclusion by the Council of State Governments was based on statistics
This investigation would seem to be the proper business of the All-Student council according to the purposes set out in its constitution. Such responsible action by student representatives, and cooperation by administrative officials, can do much to build a strong university.
Better Marriage
The bill, recently introduced in the Kansas legislature, which requires a three-day wait for marriage licenses is only part of a nation-wide program to tighten marriage laws.
from the Bureau of the Census and the U. S. Public Health service.
The study shows that in 1945 there were 502,000 divorces and 1,618,331 marriages in this country. In 1940, before the war put unprecedented stress on the bonds of matrimony, there were an estimated 264, 000 divorces and 1,595,879 marriages.
This amounted to a divorce increase of more than 90 percent over 1940 in the final year of World War II. The nation-wide marriage rate for that period was up less than a net 1.4 percent.
Wisconsin's proposal would force divorced men supporting minor children to secure court permission before being permitted to remarry. Maine would require parties to wait a full year before remarriage; the state also may establish a family and domestic relations court.
Other states are attempting various types of legislation. Tennessee is considering requiring courts to issue divorce decrees which would not become final for six months, and delaying action in a case until 30 days after notification to the defendant.
Michigan legislators are considering a bill to require a six-month's wait between pleadings and trial of the case. Iowa may provide for court appointment of lawyers to investigate uncontested divorces.
There doesn't seem to be much chance of the often-suggested uniform law. But even that might not help much. Would a general education program be more effective than law in making marriages successful? Could the services of marriage councellors and pre-marital information be made available on a wide-spread scale? It might be worth a try.
Beat K-State
If the Kansas State Collegian is right, K. U. painted Manhattan's school letters Feb. 15. At least two persons flying over the town saw three men and two women putting a red "Beat K-State" on the large K and S near the Union station.
That, remember, was before the K. U. campus received its latest paint job. When the smearing was done here, K.U. officials notified those at K-State that such acts "must be stopped." If the Aggies so protested to our University last week, we didn't hear about it.
Regardless of which school starts the feud or how justified retaliation is, someone ought to take the initiative in declaring a truce. The peace pact, which has discouraged pranks between the two schools, soon will be forgotten entirely, and the last laugh may be the one just before someone's face gets smashed.
A French designer, about to marry an American, plans to make her own dress. American styles, she says, are two years behind the times. It's always a good idea to establish friendly relations with new neighbors, and the women will love her remark.
Some Jayhawkers still carry marks from earlier brawls between the schools; the K-State raiders captured recently narrowly escaped injury. How about putting the old bronze good-will trophy in some conspicuous place before the price of school spirit goes too high?
A Kansas City family has been unable to get rid of civet cats living under their new home. Would you call this rent decontrol?
The latest books in the field of religion will be on sale in the Union building throughout Religious Emphasis week, Mary Holtzclaw, president of the Student Religious council, has announced.
Religious Books On Sale
YMCA Constitution Changes Announced
Three changes in the YMCA constitution were announced this morning by Ned Linegar, executive secretary. The changes are:
One. Payment of dues will be on an annual basis of two dollars a year.
an amputee. New members become active after attending two all-association meetings. Attendance need not be to consecutive meetings.
Three. YM representatives to the all-student council will be elected at the regular annual election of officers to be held March 20.
Sam Dean, former YMCA director of Pennsylvania State college who recently returned from Peiking, China, will address a YMCA all-association meeting at 4 p.m. today in Green hall theater. All interested persons are invited to attend.
'Best Seller' Author To Speak May 1
Robert Penn Warren, author of "All the King's Men," a recent best selling novel, will speak at the University May 1, Prof. Merrill D. Clubb, chairman of the English department, announced today.
The English department will sponsor the lecture in cooperation with the language departments and William Allen White School of Journalism. It will be open to the public.
Mr. Warren is English professor at the University of Minnesota. He is also the author of several volumes of poetry and of college-level textbooks on literature and composition.
Thought For Today:
Love Thy Neighbor
By the All-Student Religious Council Devotional Committee
To all races, classes, and nations, at one time or another, comes suffering, disappointment, trials and tribulations. We are brothers in sorrow, in pain, and in distress, for they are common to all.
Since we are all children of God, we can be sure of His protection and His goodness. It means we need never be afraid nor without hope. God's children can look on Him and live.
It takes more than international contact to build brotherhood. There must be love, understanding, and the good sight to see through to the heart of our brother, noting his limitations even as we are limited, his weakness even as we remember our weakness, and seeing his possibilities for good even as our own.
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New York Is Promised Land As:
K.U. Art Grads Go East For Success
New York seems to be a land of milk, honey, and opportunity for eight graduates from the University department of painting.
The Village Art center in New York recently awarded Donald K. Silks, '36, a one-man show for his paintings and water-colors. A New York critic had some kind words to say about "Mr. Silk's distinctive personal touch."
Two other department graduates—Valerie K. Swenson, '42, and Edgar Stareck, '40, also exhibited their works in 1946.
James Penney, '31, was vice-president of the Art Students League of New York City for several years. He is a regular exhibitor at the Kraushaar galleries.
George Withers, '43, has been drawing for "The New Yorker" and
other eastern magazines. Violet LaMont, '40, has been successful in illustrating children's books.
Carol Johnson, '35, the illustrator of the first Ernie Pyle book.
To complete the tale, Victor Katie, '42, who has been living in New York, is illustrating for "Esquire" and "Coronet." As a senior in 1942 he won a $500 award for painting the "typical" Ziegfield girl.
Add Up Endowment Gifts
Manhattan—(UP)—Nearly $100,000 in gifts has been received by the Kansas State College Endowment association in the past year, according to the annual report of the organization. The report does not cover gifts and grants made directly to the college.
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