University DAILY KANSAN
STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 1947
44th Year No. 83
Lawrence, Kansas
Little Man On Campus
By Bibler
"Foreign exchange student $ ^{2} $ he says he already has his pre-med."
Dardenelles Question Will Be The Starting Gun of The U.N.
A bunch of five-year olds fighting over an all day sucker—that's Russia, Turkey, Great Britain, and the United States fighting over the control of the Dardenelles.
The first pre-conference issue meeting for the student U.N. conference Monday decided on the way to handle the Dardenelles question which will be the starting gun for the conference Saturday. The conflict of Russia with Turkey, Great Britain and the United States in this "warm-up" meeting hints of heated debates and discussions on the floor Saturday.
Deliberates from a majority of the 36 nations debated using their nations' actual views in drawing un the preliminary recommendations, "The Future of the Dardenelles."
Throughout the discussion it was evident that the conflict lies in jealousy of commercial power between England and Russia; in Turkey's desire to restrict Russian control over the Dardenelles straits; and most fundamentally in Russia's desire to control her only warm water access to Mediterranean trade. Communism's growth and Britain's struggle to retain commercial power add an unsavory flavor to power politics and economic pressure to this delicate situation.
The main conflict revolves around how much Russia should control these Dardenelles straits, historically controlled by Turkey. Turkey wants control by revision of the 1936 Montreaux treaty. Russia wants control by the Black Sea powers. This includes Russia, Turkey, and all the Russian satellites.
England opposes Russia's plan because such domination would harm British trade in the Mediterranean. The United States supports Turkey. Greece urges the U.N. to control the straits by an international commission in time of war, or other emergencies.
Junior Prom Set For March 1
Who's going to get the sucker?
The first Junior Prom since before the war will be held in the Union ballroom March 1, Elizabeth Evans, class president, announced today.
Matt Betton's orchestra, a Kansas State band, will play. John Gunther, chairman of the All Student council social committee, said that the contract for the band was signed at $350. This is $150 less than the original price. "We might be able to break even or make a little money," Gunther remarked.
The general committee in charge of plans is composed of Miss Evans, John Gunther, Joan Woodward, class secretary-treasurer, and Bob F. Barnes, class vice-president. Plans as yet are not completed and will be worked out by the following committees:
Publicity; Joan Anderson, chairman; Etty Bacon, Thomas Gregg, Publicity; Harlan L. DeVos, Custer, George Marian Minor, Sarah Jane Scott
Printed program: Lorraine Carr-
tine, Virginia Winter, Cengage Kreider,
Entertainment: Woodson Dryden, chairman; Jeanne Brown, Joy Godbehere, Georgia Westmoreland, Shirley Wellborn, Martha Gibson, Geraldine Jones, Ween Peck, Muralyn Spake, Robert Rosenfield.
Dance: Richard Hawkinson, chairman; Millard Mussleman, Wallace Foster; Dougherty, George Willey; Buegkin, Edwin Crawley, Wilbur Noble.
Chaperon: Carolyn Nigg, chairman; Emalouale Britton, Alexander Hass, Betty Brothers, Virginia Powell, Warren Bowman.
Business: George McCarthy, chairman; James Bowman, Frank Houck. Decoration: Dorothy Feldkamp, chairman; Billy Schafer, Mary Varner, Glenda Luekring, Kathryn Hessling, Mary Stanley, Jacqueline Pryor, Jeanne Smith, Richard Richards, Harold Miller, Margaret Eberhardt, Rosemary Graves, Nancy Goering, Virginia Jensen, Patricia Glover, Bonnie Chestnut, Mary McClure, Marjorie Dinsmore, Lorita Higginbottom, Austin Harmon, John Wintermote, Anthony Mura.
Parking Zones Are Checked; Mov Issue More Permits
The traffic bureau is checking parking zones to determine how many cars are using these facilities. If it is found that some zones are underpopulated, then more permits will be granted for those spots, the bureau announced.
At the present, applications are being approved for zones 10, 11, and 13. Permits will not be sold for other lots until after March 1, when the parking check will have been completed. The permits cost $1 and are valid until next September.
Dr. Bert Nash Dies Early This Morning
Education Professor Stricken By Cerebral Hemorrhage At Talk
DR. BERT A. NASH
Applications Taken For Visual Classes
Dr. Bert Allen Nash, 48, professor of educational psychology and director of the University educational clinic, died at 2:25 a.m. of a cerebral hemorrhage at the Lawrence Memorial hospital.
Dr. Nash was stricken as he neared the end of a talk to the Lawrence Lion's club Monday night in the Eldridge hotel on juvenile delinquency.
Applications for visual education scholarships under Encyclopaedia Brttannica Films are being accepted starting today at the office of the School of Education.
Summer school classes will be held at the University of Chicago under Dr. Stephen M. Corey, director of audio-visual study there. Scholarships for the course will be awarded to teachers and educators who can prove their need for the training.
Men's Glee Club Holds Tryouts Today
K. U. was one of 11 schools granted scholarships this year. The others are University of California, University of Texas, Syracuse University, Central Michigan College of Education, University of Minnesota, University of Nebraska, Louisiana State university, University of Southern California, Stanford university, and the University of Chicago.
"We can handle as many as twenty good voices." Mr. Wilkins said, "but our greatest need is in the high tenor and bass sections."
Tryouts for the Men's Glee club will be conducted in 132 Frank Strong between 4:30 and 6 p.m. today and tomorrow. The tryouts are under the direction of Joseph Wilkins, head of the vocal department.
Prof. Albert Bloch's Condition Is Reported As 'Fair'
K. U. Forensics Are 'Put On The Map'
Results of the tryouts will be available by Friday morning.
Will Rogers Did It By Not Giving A Talk
The condition of Prof. Albert Bloch, chairman of the department of drawing and painting, has undergone no change, the Lawrence hospital said today. His condition was reported as "fair."
Hospital authorities could make no estimate as to when Professor Bloch would be able to return to his duties.
Will Rogers became the godfather of forensics at the University of Kansas because of a speech he never made.
When Professor Buehler came to K.U. in the fall of 1925, debate and public speaking were at a low ebw. Chancellor Lindley expressed a desire to "put K.U. forensics on the map."
In the fall of 1927 Hoch auditorium was dedicated, and Professor Buehler had an inspiration. Why not have the speech department sponsor Will Rogers as the headliner of the forthcoming community lecture series?
Before the plan could materialize.
The proceeds from such an enterprise were envisioned by Professor Buehler as furnishing K.U. forensics with the financial push so sorely needed.
however, Fred, Stone, star of the Ziegfeld Follies and an intimate friend of Will's broke both ankles in a Connecticut airplane crash just before he was to appear in a new musical comedy, "Three Cheers."
Will Rogers stopped his lectures, chartered a plane for New York, and, after one day's rehearsal, stepped into his friend's role. The Kansas appearance was called off.
He was taken to the hospital but never regained consciousness.
Funeral services will be held at 3 pm. Thursday at the Plymouth Congregational church. Burial will be in Topeka.
For Professor Buehler, the vision of building a fund to promote inter-collegiate speaking began to grow faint. Then, one day, a stranger appear, unannounced, on the campus. He talked casually with students and members of the faculty. He stopped at the business office and inquired concerning the number of tickets which might have been sold Had Will Rogers been able to keep
his lecture appointment.
His questions answered, the man took out his pen and wrote a check for $1,000 to the University. Will Rogers, the stranger explained, had regretted his inability to fulfill speaking dates at K.U. Consequently, Will had sent him as representative to offer the check as compensation for the failure to appear.
Three Kansas debaters, Frederick Anderson, Burton Kingsbury, and Kenneth Corder, traveled during the following year to compete against Northwestern, Notre Dame, Princeton, Michigan State, and Pennsylvania State. The $800 fund was spread over a period of four years, and during that time, Anderson and Kingsbury, debating as a team, lost only two contests.
Immediate survivors are Mrs. Nash and two children, Barbara Joanne, 12, and Robert Alan, 11; four sisters, Mrs. George C. Smith, Mrs. C. K. Whitney, Mrs. N. U. Legerstrom, and Mrs. D. W. Griswold; and a brother, Edward C. Nash.
Physician friends said he had not been ill recently.
Dr. Nash was born Oct. 28, 1898 in Topeka. After attending secondary schools in Topeka, he went to Washburn college in 1917 and was graduated with an A. B. degree in 1921. He attended the University of Kansas in 1922-23 and received his doctor of philosophy degree from Ohio. State university in 1928 when he was 30.
From 1923 to 1926 he was professor of psychology at Emporia State Teachers college. In 1926 he became instructor of psychology at Ohio State university. He remained there until 1928 when he returned to Emporia State Teachers. He taught there until 1930.
Mallot Says Nash's Death
'Blow To University'
Chancellor Deane W. Malotl said this morning, "To lose suddenly and in mid-career such a popular and able teacher as Bert Nash, is a crushing blow to the University of Kansas, and to all of his associates and students.
Competent, personable, friendly, he gave himself generously to public service. The entire state has felt the impact of his efforts in behalf of underprivileged children, and in the broad field of education in Kansas."
Dr. Nash came to the University in 1930.
He was married to Mina Ruth Bushong in 1923.
He was a member of Sigma Xi, honorary science fraternity; Psi Chi, honorary psychology fraternity; Phi Delta Kappa, honorary educational fraternity.
Realizing the need for revised system of child welfare in Kansas, Dr. Nash devoted much time working for the betterment of state institutions for children. As a member of the governor's advisory committee on state institutions, he succeeded in establishing a separate home for juvenile delinquents at Atchison. He also served as president of the Kansas Council for Children.
Dr. Nash was a member of the American Association of University professors, the American Psychological association, the National Educational association, Midwestern Psychology association, and the Kansas Association of Consulting psychologists.
Dr. Nash has written numerous articles in educational journals and the Kiwanis magazine, and was coauthor of the book, "Mental Hygiene in Education."
WEATHER
Kansas- Partly cloudy, occasional light snow extreme west. Much colder today. Partly cloudy. Colder tonight. Low tonight 15 north to 20-25 south.