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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
NOVEMBER 7,1946
Drawing Shows 'Strength' Of Memorial Union
This latest drawing of the Memorial Union (from its south side) shows the "strength" of the building's architectural lines, as well as the beauty of its design.
Whenever the money and materials become available, a new wing will be added to this side of the building. The drawing is by Richard Bibler, Daily Kansan artist.
Student Who Conquered 'Polio Will Attend K.U.-Oklahoma Game
Two months ago James Martin went into Watkins hospital a victim of the dread polio. Saturday James Martin will be watching the K.U. game in Memorial stadium.
Now taking his daily walks about the campus or sitting in his room at Watkins, sandy-haired James doesn't look like a boy who has spent
seven weeks fighting that dangerous type of throat polio, fatal in many cases. His muscles are yet a "little stiff" but the paralysis is gone.
As a freshman, James arrived at KU. from Stafford. He felt ill then, but he registered and took his first psychological aptitude test.
"I had an idea it might be polio and I was pretty shaky by the time I got to the hospital," he said.
By Sept. 16, the muscles on the right side of his face had begun to stiffen and he found he could hardly talk. He reported to Watkins hospital.
Doctors diagnosed his case at once and put him to bed. Then followed the endless hours of waiting for the crisis to pass. When his temperature began to drop, doctors and nurses set to work with physical therapy and hot packs.
The whirlpool treatment was used on his arm and leg. He was given, infra-red treatments on his shoulder, and his face muscles were massaged.
By mid-October, he was able to be out of bed. Now he takes a 20-minute walk on the campus each day. Last Saturday, he admits sheepishly, he sneaked over behind Frank Strong hall and saw the first two touchdowns of the K.U.-Oklahoma A. and M. game.
"The nurses don't know that," he grinned.
Because few hospitals over the state have the staff and equipment to treat polio, James feels he was fortunate to have registered and thus be entitled to admission to Watkins hospital.
In another week he will go home to Stafford. He may return to Watkins for periodic treatments for a few months, but next semester he will be back on the campus enrolling.
"Miracles do happen," he contends with a smile.
Bacteriology Club To Meet
The Bacteriology club will meet at 7:30 tonight in 501 Snow hall.
Program Submitted For Veteran Housing
Washington. (UP)—Herbert U. Nelson, executive vice president of the National Association of Real Estate Boards, today offered an 8-point program to combat the housing shortage
Mr. Nelson called for immediate removal of all controls on materials, construction, sales, prices and rents on new buildings, while continuing to give veterans priority in the purchase or occupancy of new housing.
The program was submitted to the American Legion's national housing conference where a seven-man legion committee is holding a "court of inquiry" on methods of getting homes for veterans.
Truman Silent On Resignation
Washington. (UP) President Truman, still silent on his party's political disaster and on proposals that he resign, planned today to spend the next two years following a single formula—action for the good of the country.
The White House, from the president on down, was silent on the proposal by Democratic Sen. J. William Fulbright, of Arkansas, that Mr. Truman resign and turn the presidency over to Sen. Arthur H. Vandenberg, (R. Mich.).
Most Washington observers were inclined to scaffold at the possibility Mr. Truman would take Senator Fulbright's advice.
There was no disposition among Republicans to press for the president's resignation. National Republican Carroll Reece said "it is a matter between the president and his conscience."
Sen. Guy Gordon, (R., Ore.)however, thought the proposal a good one. He said "if I'm going to help steer the ship, I'd just as soon have my captain on the bridge."
Gov. Robert S. Kerr of Oklahoma scoffed today at suggestions that President Truman resign. Governor Kerr said he could not believe Senator Fulbright was serious in first making the suggestion.
K.U. Elections Dull To Costa Rican
Student elections at K.U. are spiritless affairs, Fernando Torres of Costa Rica thinks.
For days before elections at the University of Costa Rica, students talk of little else, he says. Student groups form spontaneously to discuss the coming election—and everybody votes.
Fernando, his wife, Maruja, and his brother, Alfonso, are on Costa Rican government scholarships. After they are graduated they will return and work for the government four years.
Mrs. Torres is a home economics major, and the men are pre-medical students.
rights except in the universities where they may hold student offices."
He was astounded at the freedom women exercise here. "In our country," he said, "women have few
He and his wife had dinner at one of the organized houses, and he was shocked to see the house-mother sitting at the head of the table.
Fernando doesn't like American music. It's too loud and much too fast, he has decided. He isn't an enthusiastic about American dancing either—it's too informal and compacited.
He admitted having a penchant for Pontiacs and blondes. His brother, single and not so exacting, just likes cars, and, according to Fernando, "is crazy for American women in general."
"Irli Costa Rica," he explained,
"that could not be."
Advising Period Set Up For Underclassmen
The freshman and sophomore advising period as set up for students enrolled in the College will be Nov. 25-26, and Dec. 2-3, Gilbert Ulmer, assistant dean of the College, announced today.
All underclassmen are expected to make appointments with their advisors so that conferences may be scheduled during the four-day period, he added.
A list of each student and the individual advisors, showing the counselling hours of each, will be posted on the College bulletin board.
Organization or house presidents may obtain the mid-semester grades of upperclass members by bringing their lists to the College office after Nov. 22. Advisors will, upon request, give freshmen and sophomores signed statements as to their scholastic standings, Dean Ulmer said.
Child Care Classes Start
Mrs. Anthony Smith, department of home economics, will begin classes in child care and development at 8 tonight in the K.U. Dames club room at Sunflower Village.
KIRKPATRICK'S
Headquarters for ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT
Kirkpatrick Sport Shop
715 Mass. Phone 1018
Editor To Speak
Here is William A. Bailey, editor of the Kansas City Kansan, who will be the featured speaker at Saturday's annual high school journalism conference which is sponsored by the department of journalism.
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service at
DON'T DELAY—Do it now! Have your old oil and grease changed to winter-weight and don't forget that anti-freeze. Now at the Sign with the Fighting Jayhawk Perched On Top.
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