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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
FEBRUARY 25.1947
Posey's Pose May Suggest: All I Do Is Measure This Gosh-Durned Rain
About the weather, Mark Twain said: " . . . nobody ever does anything about it."
Perhaps Twain was right, but volunteer meterologists have been cording it in Lawrence since 1868.
Present weather observer for Lawrence is C. J. Fosey, retired professor of geography at K.U. Professor Posey took over the duties of volunteer observer in September, 1920. In 1931 the work was disassociated with the University, but monthly reports of observations in Lawrence are still submitted to the district weather office at Toobeka.
The monthly reports of 1868 to 1331 are on file at the University, and include:
Temperatures (maximum, minimum, mean), rainfall, relative humidity, mean cloudiness, run of the wind, barometer readings (maximum, minimum, mean), fogs, thunderstorms, snows, and rainy days.
In addition, corresponding figures of the same month every year since 1368 accompany the report.
Professor Posey relates that in 1688, the bride of one of the three instructors of newly-founded K.U. journeyed from Hamibal, Mo., to Lawrence, carrying a heavy marine-tie barometer on her lap, one of the first of such brides. The bride was Mrs. Jane Snow, wife of Francis H. Snow who later became chancellor of the University.
Chancellor Snow made weather recordings at the University from 1868 until his retirement in 1908. His work was carried on by various instructors and departments until 1931, when the work was discontinued as a University function.
1821-521 inches of rain in two hours.
In reviewing his weather-recording experiences, Professor Posey recalled the following outstanding years:
1821—four inches of sleet in 12
(equivalent to 45 inches of
383W)
1930—coldest temperature of 19 degrees below zero. (This winter's low was 18 degrees below.)
1934 and 1936—the dust storms.
1936—the highest temperature, 114 degrees, with 58 days of summer over 100 degrees.
The experience of a life time, according to Professor Posey, was in 1946 when the temperature dropped 62 degrees to 5 degrees in 30 hours.
In regard to the seeming change- ability of weather in this region and
Vacancies occur in the following committees:
Haggen Will Direct Theses
In Psycholohy Department
Vacancies in Union activities committees will be filled today, according to Joan Woodward, chairman of the Union executive board.
Entertainment, social, intramurals, publicity, poster, public relations, coffees and forums, decorations, secretarial, Sunday afternoon, and the new announcements committee, which will have charge of the public address system throughout the Union.
Graduate students who were formerly writing their theses under the direction of Dr. Raymond Wheeler, are now under the direction of Hess Haagen, assistant professor of pay and employment there are only two students who are working on their theses at the present time.
Students will apply in the Union activities office. Announcement of new committee members will be in the Daily Kansas Wednesdays
Clark Speaks To Farmers
Carroll D. Clark, sociology professor, went to St. Mary's today to participate in a panel discussion with the state Farmers Union organization. Professor Clark will speak on Human Relations.
C. J. POSEY
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the accompanying difficulty of forecasting, Professor Posey remarked that it was largely because of the more complicated air-mass, and three dimensional theory of forecasting (begun 15 years ago) that the work had become more difficult. Forecasting accuracy for this area is 82 to 85 per cent which is good, but doesn't rank with the 95 per cent accuracy achieved in Eureka, Calif., one of the highest averages in the country.
Doctor Mason was graduated from the University in 1919. He was a Rhodes scholar receiving his bachelor of literature degree from Oxford in 1923. He received his doctor of philosophy degree from Harvard in 1925, and during the war served as chief economic analyst for the office of strategic services.
K.U. Alumnus Named Adviser To Marshall
Dr. Edward S. Mason, Harvard professor and K. U. alumnus, has been appointed chief economic advisor to George C. Marshall, secretary of state, at the forthcoming Moscow conference.
Sen. W. A. Barron of Phillipsburg, chairman of the state senate ways and means committee, collapsed Monday during a visit to the campus. He was admitted to Watkins Memorial hospital where he spent the night. The senator plans to return to Topeka today.
State Senator Collapses
Jap Wreck Kills 163
Hachioji, Japan. (UP)—One of the worst railway wrecks in Japan's history killed 163 persons when an express train threw the last six coaches off a 30-foot embankment. Officers from Eighth Army headquarters said no Americans were aboard the train. Most of the passengers were hungry residents from nearby Tokyo, going into the country to plead with the farmers to sell them food.
Westover Field, Mass. (UP)—Eleven American airmen, marooned only 600 miles from the norti pole, formed a "human runway" to guide his plane to a landing on the treacherous ocean at Bald Eagle Air Force mar. 22-year-old pilot-hero of the daring rescue operation Monday, said here today.
Daring Rescue Made By Oklahoma Flier
"I don't think I ever could have made it unless those fellows had lined up on the lee to show me a possible ticket." He cheeked Oklahoma City her related.
He piloted the C-54 which landed on ice to pick up his cargo of survivors of the forced landing of a B-29 photo reconnaissance plane. He teamed them to Tnule, Greenland, and finally here.
Attlee Assures Indians Of Continued Interest
London. (UP) — Prime Minister Clement Attlee told commons today that the security of India after the military coup had increased interest to the London government.
His statement appeared to leave open the possibility of India seeking assurances of British aid in event of need after the country is on its own by June, 1948.
Rent Increase Sought
Washington. (UP) — A Senate banking subcommittee voted tentatively today to recommend a 10 per cent general rent increase, decontel new construction, and remove rent control from the jurisdiction of OPA.
Trainmen Head Asks Closed Shop Amendments
Washington, (UP) — A. F. Whitney president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Traimmen, today asked congress to amend the railway labor act to permit closed shop contracts with the nation's railroads.
He offered amendments to make the services of a fact finding board available before a strike vote is taken and to establish regional railroad adjustment boards to handle cases before the national board which cannot be disposed of within three months.
Atom Proposals Rejected
Washington, (UP)—Lt. Gen. John R. Hodge, military head of the U.S. zone of Korea, said today the Russians are conscripting Koreans between the ages of 17 and 25 into an army of considerable size.
Lake Success, N. n. (UP) — American officials said today the latest Russian atomic proposals were "unacceptable" and would have to be referred to the United Nations atomic energy commission for a new round of debate. The U.N. security council will decide the next step in the search for a system of international atomic energy.
12 noon. The Rev. Bryan Green will speak at a faculty luncheon on "British Colonial Administration." Pine room.
Reds Drafting Koreans
Religious week activities tomorrow include:
Religious Week Schedule
2:30 p.m. Prof. Samuel Dean will speak over KFKU.
4 p.m. Seminars: The Rev. Bryan Green, chairman, "Preparation For Family Life." Pine room Union.
Dr. Gonzalo Baez-Camargo, chairman, "Christianity a nd Race Relations." Westminster hall.
Rabbi Morton C. Fierman, chairman, "Religion in My Profession." English room, Union.
4:45 p.m. The Rev. Phillips
Moulton will speak over WREN.
5 p.m. The Rev. Murray Branch, chairman, "New World A Comin", a seminar.
9 p.m. The Rev, Mr. Green, chairman of the seminar, "Basic Christianity," Myers hall.
Kappa Psi Will Meet Today
Kappa Psi, pharmaceutical fraternity, will schedule speakers for spring programs today in a meeting at the home of Prof. Ralph W. Clark
Gunther Quits ASC Social Chairmanship
John Gunther, College senior, will resign from his position of All Student Council social chairman Thursday after his committee has chosen the new University dance manager.
"The job takes at least 12 hours a week, and I don't have the time to do a thorough job," Gunther said. "My studies are pretty heavy. I feel that the important part of the job lies with the administration anyway, and not with any student official."
Applications for the dance managership are to be turned in to Gunther before 4 p.m. Wednesday. At that time the social committee will make its first selection of candidates. On Thursday the final selection will be made following personal interviewing by the committee.
Official Bulletin
Feb. 25, 1947
Tau Sigma will meet at 7:30 to night in Robinson gym.
Le cercle francais reminaire a 4 p.m.
mercredi dans la salle F. S. I13.
Tous ceux qui s'y interessent sont
cordialement invites a y assister.
Modern Choir will meet at 9 tonight in Frank Strong auditorium
Student branch of A. S. M. E. invites all engineers to hear Professor Samuel M. Dean from Peking, China tonight at 7:30 p.m. in 101 Snow hall.
Since then, clubs have been formed in all the major cities of the U.S., and queries have been received from similar clubs in foreign nations which may lead to international tie-ins.
"We will not limit our meetings to bull sessions," Main said. "Being in a unique position to appreciate freedom and justice, we have several serious objectives in organizing."
The Barbed Wire club first met in New York city in May, 1946, announcing as its purpose the promotion of good will among men of the country, breeders, and the support of peace, prosperity and economic security for all peoples.
P. S. G. L. senate will meet at 9 tonight in 103 Green.
I. W. S. will meet at 7 tonight in the Pine room of the Union.
All men interested in joining the Pachacamac political party may contact Don Ong, phone 957, for details, or call at the Pachacamac booth in Frank Strong at any time today for complete information.
Job's Daughters will not meet tonight as planned. Future meeting dates will be posted.
Linnean club will meet at 8 tonight in room 417 Snow hall. Prof. James C. Malin will speak on "The Early Explorers Descriptions of the Grasslands." Public is invited.
Jewish Student union will meet at 5 p.m. today in Myers hall.
Sunflower Engineering Wives will meet at 8 tonight in the K. U. clubroom located in Child Care building at Sunflower. New students' wives especially invited.
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Pre-Nursing club will meet at 4 p.m. today in the classroom of Watkins hospital. Everyone enrolled in pre-nursing urged to attend. Election of officers.
K. U. Amateur Radio club will have an important meeting in room 205 Electrical Engineering laboratory at 5 p.m. today.
The Student Court will meet at 7:15 tonight in the courtroom of Green hall. The following students are requested to appear before the court for violations of ASC Bill No. 4, regarding parking: Richard Adams, Dick Ashley, Virgil Auchard, Thomas Bailey, Wm. Maugh, Bob Beeler, John Burns, Jean Campbell, Darrell Crone, Sam Crow, Forrest Davis, Cecil Duck, Paul Eros, Fred Gasser, and Lee Garich. Students who make no defense will be found guilty.
Barbed Wire Club To Meet First Time
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Ex-p prisoners of war may attend the first meeting of the Barbed Wire club, an organization of their former brothers in bondage. It will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Pine room of the Union, Luster Main, College sophomore said today.
Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship will meet for its weekly Bible study from 7 to 8 tonight in Barlow chapel of Myers hall. Gene Stuckey will lead the discussion.
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All-Student Council will meet at 7:15 tonight in the Pine room of the Union.
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Student chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers will have a smoker in the Kansas room of the Union at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow. Professor Trovillo will speak on industrial relations with regard to engineers. All engineers invited.
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W. E.C. executive council meeting at 4 p.m. tomorrow in the office of the Dean of *Women*.
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ISA council meeting at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at Locksley hall, 716 McCook. Have committees appointed before meeting.
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Deadline for applications for the spring semester ISA scholarship of $50 is March 15. Blanks may be obtained in 228 or 227 Frank Strong.
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Time of showing of Kansas-Missouri football game at Sunflower Village has been changed to 7 p.m. tomorrow.
Progressive party meeting at 7 p.m. tomorrow in Frank Strong auditorium. All students welcome.
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Tau Sigma will hold second semester tryouts at 7:15 tomorrow night in Robinson gym.
Home Economics club meeting at
5 p.m. Thursday in 110 Fraser. Miss
Lynn Weston will give a cosmetic
demonstration. Everyone welcome.
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EX-PRISONERS OF WAR ATTENTION: There will be an organization meeting of a barbed wire club at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Pine room of the Union. All ex-prisoners of either theater urged to come
Mathematics club meeting will be at 4 p.m. Thursday in 206 Frank Strong. Dr. Schatten will speak on "Algebraic Numbers." The meeting is open to all interested in mathematics.
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El Ateneo will meet at 7:15 p.m.
Thursday in 103 Frank Strong. Prof.
Baez-Camargo from Mexico will
speak.
Make-up examinations for fresh-
men who failed to take entrance
examinations will be held on March
1 and 8 from 9 to 12.
GRADES: Students who have not learned their first semester grades may obtain them at the Registrar's office during all of this week, according to the following schedule of last names: today, I-M; Wednesday, N-S; Thursday, T-Z; Friday and Saturday, those unable to come at the regular time.