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Essay Contest Closes May 5
May 5 is the deadline for the 36th annual Hattie Elizabeth Lewis prize essay contest, which deals with the application of the teachings of Jesus to present day problems.
The contest, open to all students, is a memorial established at the University in 1911 by Prof. George Edward Patrick, Washington, D.C., in memory of his wife, the former Hattie Elizabeth Lewis, a University student.
Three prizes of $100, $75, and $50 are awarded for the winning essays.
Each contestant must hand in three copies of his essay to the Chancellor's office not later than May 5. The copies should be accompanied by a sealed envelope on which should be written the title of the essay and the writer's pen name, and containing the contestant's real name.
Essays must be not less than 5,000 or more than 10,000 words in length and must be typewritten, double spaced, and provided with a table of contents, footnotes giving reference to authorities cited, and bibliography.
The essay receiving first prize will be published if considered worthy by the committee, and if funds permit.
Members of the committee are Miss Lutu Gardner, professor of English; and chairman of the committee; Miss Mattie E. Crumme, assistant professor of romance languages; G. L. Anderson, professor of history; and Elmer F. Beth, chairman of the journalism department.
Students desiring further information may confer with Miss Gardner, 303 Fraser hall, 4 to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Quack Club To Meet
Quack club, women's swimming club, will meet at 7:45 tomorrow night in Robinson gymnastium. Members will continue work on formations for a spring aquatic exhibition, Olivia Garvey, president, announced.
Eight Law Students Eligible For Bar Exam
Third year law students who will receive their degrees at the end of the present term and who plan to take the state bar examination in Topeka Feb. 10, must apply by Friday, they were reminded today by Walt Neibarger, supreme court clerk.
These examinations, which are held in the supreme court chambers, will last three days, beginning at noon Feb. 10, and concluding Feb. 12. Those who successfully pass the examination will be sworn in as members of the Kansas State Bar association the afternoon of the final day.
University law students who are eligible to take this examination are Thomas J. Brown, Aubrey Earlhart, Jerry Griffith, Thomas Harkness, Robert Luke, Doris Stowell, William Stowell, and Richard Young.
Leads Y.M.C.A.
'No Alibi'—Phog
This is Dean Smith, freshman medical student, who is president of the University Y.M.C.A. (Daily Kansan Staff Photo.)
"We have no alibi to offer," said Dr. F. C. Allen, speaking of the Kansas performance against Missouri Tuesday night. "The best alibi is to win the next game, and that's what we intend to do." he added.
Dr. Allen declined comment on his personal fraces with Coach Wilbur Stalcup of the Tigers, except to mention that Coach Stalcup had no business on the court and should have drawn a technical foul.
Keep Taxes Up Hold Rent Down Truman Asks
Washington. (UP) — President Truman today urged renewal of the rent control law which expires June 30, and jarred Republican tax reduction plans with a possible veto threat when he said it "would be unsound fiscal policy to reduce taxes."
He warned labor to refrain from "excessive" wage demands. He counselled management to cut prices wherever possible, particularly in food, clothing, house furnishings, and building materials.
Mr. Truman said that as 1947 begins, the nation never has been "so strong or so prosperous" nor have "prospects ever be brighter."
He acknowledge that there will be "minor bumps and detours" in the road ahead, but flatly rejected the notion that there must be another depression such that the one that started in 1929.
He also called for one million more housing units in 1947 and a prompt start on a long-range housing program "to reduce the cost of housing on all fronts and by all desirable methods."
From a long-range viewpoint, Mr. Truman recommended a drastic overhaul of the social security laws to increase the amount and duration of employment benefits, to extend benefits to persons not now covered, and to include health insurance. He also proposed that the social security system be financed in part by payment from general treasury funds inste-
Mr. aman rejected pump priming through public works program—a device used by the late President Roosevelt—as an adequate safeguard against recession "or an adequate fighting apparatus against depression."
ONE. A long-range, flexible federal program to support farm incomes at "reasonable levels." This program, he said, "Should be designed to encourage adjustments of production in line with the capacity of markets to take products at a prior remunerative to efficient farming.
Other high spots in the president's 15,000-word report:
TWO. Without completely ruling out the use of public works projects as depression cushions, the President advocated the stabilization of public works construction "according to our long-term needs."
Construction of the new textile laboratory it the basement of Fraser hall was s'ted yesterday morning, Miss Edra Hill, professor of home economics announced. Miss Hill said the new laboratory should be completed and ready for use by next semester.
Textile Laboratory Begun
Kansas----Generally fair today, tonight, and Thursday. Slightly warm southeast today. Otherwise little change in temperature. Low tonight upper 20's to lower 30's.
Marshall's First Test Is German Peace Treaty
Poor Health Forces Byrnes To Resign; Chooses General As Secretary Of State
BULLETIN
Washington. (UP)—The senate today unanimously confirmed the appointment of Gen. George C. Marshall as secretary of state.
Washington. (UP)—Gen. George C. Marshall, freshly baptized in the devious diplomacy of the Orient for his new job as Secretary of State, today faced the immediate task of negotiating with Soviet Russia, Britain and France a peace treaty for Germany.
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By DONALD J. GONZALES
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Washington. (UP)—George Cattlett Marshall, the first professional soldier to become secretary of state, is a staunch advocate of offensive strategy in diplomatic as well as military battles.
When President Truman picked the former army chief of staff for the nation's No.1 diplomatic post, he knew he could depend on him to carry out American foreign policy to the hilt in the stormy months ahead.
For Marshall, diplomatic maneuvering will hold no insurmountable obstacles. If he had been one to capitulate easily, it would have cropped out during the early months of World War II when he was confronted with building the army from a sputtering midget to a mighty colossus of over 7,000,000 men.
To his new assignment, the 66-year-old Marshall brings candor, veracity, poise and a friendly personality backed up with a strong will to do his best. These attributes will serve him well in parrying with foreign diplomats.
Washington's politically surcharged air never has made it famous as a "City of Brotherly Love." But throughout his direction of the war, Marshall gained a position unique in public life through his lack of enemies and critics. Whether history will uphold this accolade will depend on events in the months to come.
Marshall will retain his rank as five-star general. Under a special act of congress, five-star generals and admirals do not retire but only revert to inactive status.
The Union fountain will be open nights, Monday through Friday, until 10:15, Miss Alice Kellogg, fountain manager, announced today. The fountain will close during home basketball games, but will be open before and after the games, she added.
Fountain Open Nights
If problem, General Marshall is expected to carry on James F. Byrnes "patient but firm" policy toward the Soviet Union.
The new secretary will get his first test on the Soviets' home ground. On March 10 he is scheduled to begin negotiations on German and Austrian peace settlements in Moscow at the next Big Four foreign ministers meeting.
The surprise selection of a military career man for the first time in history to direct American foreign policy startled all and pleased most
Washington. (UP)—Sen. Arthur H. Vandenberg, Republican foreign policy spokesman, today promised his party's continued support of a bi-partisan foreign policy under Gen. George C. Marshall.
congressmen, who predicted swift confirmation of the appointment.
But Mr. Byrnes' departure from President Truman's cabinet was described by congressmen and diplomats alike as a "major loss."
Mr. Byrnes resigned because of his health—because his doctors warned him as long ago as last spring to stop taking the flu and authoritatively that unlike many other "health resignations," this one is on the level and the real thing.
Press Secretary Charles G. Ross revealed today that there had been al "understanding" between Mr. Trumman and General Marshall for some months before Mr. Byrnes resigned. This understanding was that if and when Mr. Byrnes should carry out his desire to leave, General Marshall would become Secretary of State.
The White House revealed last night that Byrnes had submitted two letters of resignation, one on April 16 and the other on Dec. 19, both because of his health.
In addition to being Secretary of State, General Marshall—after a brilliant lifelong career as a professional soldier which took him to the top of the military world—also will be heir to the presidency for the next two years in event anything happens to President Truman. He also will be a potential 1948 democratic presidential candidate if Mr. Truman doesn't seek the nomination.
JAMES F. BYRNES