UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
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JANUARY 22.1947
Proposal Seeks Board Position
A plan for a University student representative on the board of regents was proposed last night at a senate meeting of P.S.G.L., men's Lideborne political organization.
Bruce Bathurst, College sophomore, introduced the proposal, which would include a system for electing the representative from the student body at large at the same time as the All Student Council president.
Under the proposal all Council representatives would be selected from the University at large.
"Lighting conditions in Watson library are deplorable." Robert Thayer, chairman of the senate committee on campus improvements stated. "The indirect lighting system of the reference room appears to be at maximum wattage now," he inserted.
The senate discussed a suggestion to abolish the present system of Council representation, in which councils are elected from four districts.
These include the College, district one; the School of Engineering, district two; the School of Fine Arts; Pharmacy, Education, and Graduate School, district four.
The possibility of moving surplus lounge furniture of Sunflower dorms to the Union lounge, the need for a permanent, all-wather walk from Gread hall to the Union and Frank Strong hall, and the advisability of installing a traffic light at the intersection of Jayhawk drive and Mississippi street were discussed.
Technical advice was requested by George Caldwell, senate president, in referring the subject back to the committee.
Two vacancies in party offices were filled when the senate elected Calvin Cooley, College freshman, secretary, and Jack Pringle, College freshman, treasurer.
'Nazi Method Is Issue In Georgia'—Arnall
Atlanta. (UP)—Former Gov. Ellis Arnall who inspired the opposition to Gov. Herman Talmadge warned today that Georgia's two-governor issue "is a test for all America whether Nazi methods can be used to seize our government by force."
Mr. Arnall's statement as a private citizen indicated his return to the fight against Talmadge forces that had banished him from the state capitol and the executive mansion.
He received a thunderous ovation Tuesday night addressing the Atlanta Women's club, one of a series of state-wide public indignation meetings protesting Mr. Talmadge's election by the general assembly.
Mr. Arnall refuted Mr. Talmadge's claims to the general assembly Tuesday that he had taken over the governor's office without violence.
The pretender now says that no acts of violence or force accompanied his seizure of the governor's office." Mr. Arnall said.
He cited the "broken jaw" of one of his aides, "armed storm troopers" barring him from the executive transition "stating in the presence of members of the press hatt" King Herman' had directed them to use force and violence if necessary."
Mr. Arnall called on the people to allow the courts to decide who should be the state's chief executive, supporting Acting Governor Melvyn E. Thompson's decision not to accent Mr. Talmadge's proposal that both resign and conduct a special election.
Does Wind Pay Union Dues
San Luis Obispo, Calif. (UP)—Chicago may be known as the "Windy City," but some hefty breezes occasionally blow through this coastal city. Workmen loaded an upright piano on a truck on the California Poly campus on a windy day, and the next thing they knew the wind flipped the piano over the rail of the truck and sent it crashing to the ground.
Sweden Is Larson's Topic
Miss Mary Larson, professor in the department of zoology, will speak before the Law Wives' club at 8 tonight in the Green hall law lounge. Her subject will be "Sweden and Swedish Cooking".
Carruth Reveals Visit From 'Panty Purloiner'
The Carruth women had to put "unmentionables" on their list to Santa.
When Jolliffe women reported 34 pairs of panties were taken recently from their basement, the Carruth women also revealed that they hadn't been overlooked.
The "panty purloiner" deftly removed 46 pairs from the Carruth basement about Dec. 1. Emalouise Britton, house president, related. The theft was not reported to the police and none has been found.
This was the largest lot reported missing. Twenty-two pairs were taken from the Jolliffe basement Jan. 11, and the women were upset to find that Jan. 17, someone had snatched 12 more pairs. Janiors found 22 of the missing articles in Hoch auditorium the following morning.
Now, where are the other 58 pairs?
'Duck, Get Outside If Earthquake Hits'
Tokyo. (UP) - Americans here are getting a few pointers from Japanese on what is best to do in the event of another major earthquake.
There really isn't a great deal one can do, but Japanese quake scientists say it might help to keep in mind a few basic rules.
The advice came amidst warnings from Japanese that the recent quakes occurring in the Tokyo-Yokohama area were disquietingly reminiscent of a similarly seated shocks which heralded the great quake and fire disaster of 1923.
Kiyo Sagisaka, chief of the government seismological observatory, said the best thing to do in the event of any heavy earthquake for anyone who was there is first to duck under the nearest table or any other piece of furniture.
In that catastrophe, official figures record that 99,331 persons were killed, 102,733 injured and that more than 400,000 houses were destroyed by the fires that quickly followed the earthquake.
That should be only during the initial tremor. As soon as the first tremor subsides, a person should get outside quickly and away from any structures.
She pinned a note inside the sleeve wishing "lots of good luck" to the needy European woman who would wear it next.
Washington. (UP) — Mrs. Lars Midjaas of Fairdale, N.D., willingly donated a dress to the victory clothing drive.
Great quakes generally consist of several tremors, he explained, and the first tremor doesn't allow time to get clear of the building.
Suspect Clothing Drive Incident Shows 'Fraud'
And Sen. Milton Young (R., N.D.) told the senate today, Mrs. Midjias didn’t like it one bit, when she re-identified her as Elizabeth Ohlouse of Huzelr. N.D.
Miss Olhouser had bought the dress from a Chicago mail order house for 18 cents.
Senator Young demanded that the senate investigate.
Close Vote Seen On Resubmission
Topeka (UP)—Resubmission debate raged in the Kansas house of representatives today with the outcome in doubt.
Administration leaders hoped to marshal enough support to approve by two-thirds vote tomorrow—Gov. Frank Carlson's 54th birthday—a resolution offering a constitutional change in Kansas' long dry status. A week ago today the governor asked that the liquor issue be resubmitted to the people for their decision.
One Republican said privately that administration floor managers faced "a desperate struggle." He said much more opposition had arisen than had been anticipated.
Dubhe, Home From Hospital, Is Better
From all indications a handful of votes will decide the fate of the new state administration's first major effort in the 35th legislature.
Two-thirds support -84 aye votes in the 125-member house - are needed to pass house concurrent resolution No. 2 which would reword the Kansas constitution to prohibit the open saloon, but leave the legislature the right to regulate, license and tax the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors and their possession and transportation.
He's limping, he's lost 10 pounds, and he's on a diet of warm milk and horsemeat, but Dubbe von Ae-Carr is home from the hospital.
The house dug in for an all-day session of oratory in general debate—permitted ahead of schedule by an administration move yesterday to declare an emergency and suspend the house rules.
Marshall Terms Policy Firm, Nonpartisan
Washington. (UP) — Secretary of State George C. Marshall today began personal direction of American foreign policy with a promise to keep it nonpartisan and "firm but patient."
He took over his difficult task amid high praise from many congressmen for his vigorous no-politics pledge, in which he unequivocally eliminated himself as a potential presidential candidate.
Today was Secretary Marshell's first full work day in his new post and he was expected to begin at the office even with top state department officials.
He found time Tuesday for two conferences with President Truman and Retiring Secretary of State James F. Byrnes.
The brown boxer pup, who was struck by a car last week when he gave chase to a cat, left the hospital Tuesday with his master, Garvin W. Hale, College senior.
He pledged himself to carry out the "firm but patient" foreign policy evolved by Mr. Bvrnes.
State income tax blanks for faculty use are available now at the K.U business office.
He is about to start on a series of international negotiations on peace treaties for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. He must be ratified by the U.S. senate.
Dubhe is still weak from his injuries, a crushed rib and punctured lung. Hale reports that he now has a "discouraged view of life" and that he merely sniffs when he sees a cat.
Much interest also will center around his choice of advisers. Sens. Arthur H. Vandenberg (R., Mich) and Tom Connally (D., Texas) accompanied Mr. Byrnes to Big Four meetings. Although they had said they did not want to go to Moscow before Mr. Byrnes' resignation, they would certainly go if Secretary Marshal asks them to do so.
One of the first public statements Secretary Marshall is expected to make will concern the forthcoming Big Four council of foreign ministers meeting in Moscow on March 10.
Upon his arrival here Tuesday, he said he hadn't decided anything about his trip to Moscow. But it is considered certain he will go.
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News of the World
Allis-Chalmers Strike May Be Settled Today
Milwaukee (UP)—A possible settlement of the strike against the Allis - Chalmers Farm Equipment company hinged today on a meeting in Detroit of the policy board of the United Automobile Workers (CIO).
The policy board will study proposals made during a three and one half hour conference Tuesday of top company and union representatives.
Tax Cut For Portal Pay
Washington. (UP)—The treasury plans to announce shortly, it was learned today, that firms required to pay back portal-to-portal claims will be permitted to charge off a part of the liability to taxes for the years involved.
Ramadier Forms Government
Paris, (UP)—Premier Paul Ramadier has succeeded in forming a government, and will announce its makeup later today, he told the press. The way was cleared for the government formation when Georges Bidault's Popular Republicans decided to take part in it.
To Declare India's Freedom
New Delhi. (UP) -The Indian national constituent assembly unanimously adopted a resolution declaring its intention to proclaim India a sovereign and independent republic. The Moslem league is boycotting the assembly, and its 75 delegates were absent.
'No Anti-Union Drive'—Ball
St. Paul, Minn. (UP)—Sen. Joseph H. Ball, R.—Minn., who has demanded drastic legislation to curb labor, served notice to employers in a radio address Tuesday night against interpreting such laws as a signal for a new union-busting drive.
GM Boosts Luxury Prices But Not On Volume Model
Detroit (UP)—Despite increases on station wagons and convertibles, general motors corporation's 1947 "volume" models-representing 98 per cent of production-will remain unchanged in price, the company said today.
Capone Is Ill, But Gaining
To Publish Nazi Records
Executive vice president M. E. Coyle announced yesterday that GM has boosted prices on 1947 luxury models in the Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Buick and Cadillac lines to bring them "more nearly in line with costs." Detroit dealers, reported increases ranging from $78 to $193.
Miami Beach. (UP)—Scarface Al Capone, fabulous prohibition era underworld czar who, despite a $50,000 price on his head, survived the Chicago gangland wars that killed 500, was reported gaining in the fight for his life at his island estate early today. He suffered a paralytic stroke Tuesday.
Washington. (UP) — The United States and Britain have agreed to entrust publication of Nazi foreign office records to "eminent historical scholars," it was announced today, revealing their plans for publishing secret German records which will include those concerning Soviet-Nazi negotiations in 1939.
Quonsets—One-Cent Sale
Honolulu. (UP) — Surplus-laden Hawaii saw something new in the disposal of left-over war material today when the Sales Service company advertised a "one-cent sale" of quonset huts.
Price for a single quonset hut was set at $899.99—two for $900. Only two huts to a customer.
Heavenly bodies were on display Tuesday night, but with a few less curves attached than might be expected.
Saturn was the main attraction for the evening as students gathered atop Lindley hall to find out if Saturn did have a ring and nine moons, as Prof. N. W. Storer has stated. The night was clear, the planet plainly visible, and after viewing the ring around the planet, no one doubted his
word. However, only the largest moon, Titan, was visible. Titan's size is estimated to be one and one-half times that of our moon.
The ring about Saturn, Professor Storer explained, is not composed of gases being thrown off the planet at great speed as many persons believe, but is made up of small rocks or meteors each having a separate orbit of its own revolving around Saturn. The estimated size of the ring is twice the diameter of the earth and is less than 100 miles thick, with the distance from the surface of Saturn to the inner edge of the ring being 6,000 miles. Saturn is approximately 95 times as large as the earth.
Several visitors came up to see Saturn and nebulae of Orion. Cold air waves rising caused some difficulty in seeing as clearly as usual, but both students and visitors were satisfied with what they saw.
Galileo Almost Saw Stars For Seeing 11 Moons On Saturn
When Saturn was first discovered, the people of that time thought that it was impossible for one planet to have more than one moon, so Galileo in the 16th century had to deny that Jupiter, another of his discoveries, had 11 moons. If he had not denied the fact, he would have been put to death for heresy. Probably it is lucky for him that his telescope was not good enough to notice that Saturn had its nine moons for a second statement such as his first would surely have resulted in his death.
"Saturn can be seen from now until early summer," Professor Storer said. The public is welcome to the night sessions.
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Dr. Hoff, of the Colorado School of Mines, told here how the engineering project will divert water already well on its way toward the Pacific via Grand canyon, into the South Platte river instead. The Platte feeds into the Mississippi river system.
Chicago. (UP)—A 20-mile tunnel, to be cut through the towering Medicine Bow range in central Colorado, will rob the Colorado river of enough of its flow to irrigate hundreds of square miles of parched plains lands lying to the east of the Rockies, geologist John C. Hoff reports.
Passing under mountains and across valleys, the water finally will emerge on the eastern slope of the Rockies. From there it will be guided into the South Platte to swell its flow across thirsty plains.
The Blue river tributary of the Colorado will be dammed to back up water that will be guided by canals into a series of tunnels and conduits, Hoff said.
In addition to the main 20-mile tunnel under the middle range of the Rockies, the new diversion system will include an eight-mile tunnel, several shorter tunnels, three dams, at least six miles of huge conduit tubes and more than 15 miles of canals.
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