PAGE SIX UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN. LAWRENCE. KANSAS NOVEMBER 4,1946 The University Daily Kansan Student Newspaper of the UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Member of the Kansas Press Association, National Editorial Association, and the Associated Collegiate Press. Represented by the National Assoc. in 50 Madison Ave., New York City. Mail subscription: $3 a semester, $4.50 a year, plus 2% tax (in Lawrence add $1 a semester postage). Published in Lawrence Kan., every afternoon during the school year except Saturdays and Sundays. Unsubscribe for all subjects. Entered as second class matter Sept. 17, 1910, at the Post Office at Lawrence, Kan., under act of March 3, 1879. NEWS STAFF Managing Editor Bill Hage Editor Editors Group Carla Anderson Makupn Editor Jane Anderson Telegraph Editor, Billie Marie Hamilton Assst. City Editor Marian Minot Sports Editor John Finch New York Editor John Finch Assst. Telegraph Editors, Edward Swain Martha Jewett Society Editor Alverta Niedens EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-chief ... James Gunn BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager ... Mel Adams Business Manager ... Mel Adams Assst. Adv. Manager... Helen Skielinkroer National Adv. Manager... Louise Schierman Administrator ... Bob Dobrowka Cumulation Manager ... Bob Bonebrake Depression? Farms are getting harder to sell. Farms are getting harder to sell. That may seem a harmless statement, but to the nation's top economists it means depression is on the way. Does that seem like placing too much emphasis on agriculture in an industrial nation? Take a look at the modern history of England, surely a less agricultural nation than we are—in 1931 the failure of the farms plunged the entire island into a severe depression. Farming failures led the way in 1929, when prices began to topple in the United States. Kansas City wheat sold for $1.14 in 1928. By 1930 the bushel price had dropped to 80 cents, and by 1931 the price was 41 cents. To use a rather elementary example of how the price of wheat could start a national landslide, consider that when farmers quit producing so much wheat (because of dropping prices) the number of railroad cars needed to transport wheat dwindled accordingly. The railroads, in turn, had to cut down on equipment. The steel mills furnishing rails cut their payrolls. And so on. During that same period, the Business Week index of general activity revealed the following figures: CarloLardows were 186,000 daily in 1928, 163,000 in 1930, and 127 in 1931. 1928, 186,000 in 1930, and 127 in 1931. Steel mills were operating at 74 per cent of capacity in 1928, at 58 per cent in 1930, and at 28 per cent in 1931. The nationwide daily total of business contracts was 18,876,000 in 1928, 12,887,000 in 1930, and 8,866,000 in 1931. What's happening now? As soon as meat controls were lifted, the price of meat skyrocketed, then abruptly leveled off. Meat packers, who found that the housewife won't pay exorbitant prices, had to send cattle back to be fattened before they would be accepted on a suddenly "particular" market. The price of meat substitutes dropped. Cotton, which often rides along with wheat as a reliable index, took a nose dive. It seems that inflation has worn itself out. Prices, no longer, jet-propelled, are nearing the hump. Just how fast they clear that peak depends to a large extent on government handling. Through subsidies, for instance, the farmer can slide downhill gradually. Briton Will Speak At K.U. Wednesday A former labor member of the English parliament, Wilfred Wellock, will speak at two meetings in Lawrence on Tuesday and Wednesday. The first meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Plymouth Congregational church, when Mr. Wellock's subject will be "British Foreign Policy." The second will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Frank Strong auditorium on "The British Labor Party." The committee under whose auspices Mr. Wellock will appear is composed of Octavia Walker and Mrs. Christine Alford, Y.W.C.A.; James Banett, Robert Anderson, Arthur Partridge, and Ned Linegar, Y.M.C.A.; Mary Holtzclaw, Student Religious council; John Oliver and the Rev. John Patton, Westminster foundation; George Caldwell, Forums board; Dr. W. E. Sandelius, political science department; and the Rev. C. Fosberg Hughes, Plymouth Congregational church. John Alden, hero of the poem "The Courtship of Myles Standish," was the last of the Pilgrim Fathers and died in 1687. In fact, some economists say we may have only a partial depression, with some trades, like the building of homes, continuing to go at full speed. Although those economists won't agree on the starting date of the "official" depression, a survey by Newsweek magazine two weeks ago revealed that they think prices will be lower by next April in almost every field. Those economists added, "Another round of strikes, however, could start a depression almost overnight." Last week Phillip Murray, head of the C.I.O., called for a "coordinated strike," possibly on a "nation-wide scale," sometime in the "near future." Grab on to the toboggan, folks. We're on the way—R.T.K. - Replaceable filter in new Frank Medico Cigarette Holders, filters the smoke. - Cuts down nicotine. - Cars down framing bars. * In zonhygrometrical aluminum. - Special styles for men and women. - Cuts down irritating tars - $2 with 10 filters, handy pouch and gift box. S. M. FRANK & CO., INC., NEW YORK 22 It's hard to believe a K.U. student voluntarily would leave a utopia where there were no written examinations, no shotguns, and no daily assignments, but that's what Aldo Aliotti did when he came from Italy to the United States and to the University. He believes the American way of teaching is ideal. Student Leaves Utopia Of No Examinations Aldo was just graduated from the Italian equivalent of our high school when he was pressed into service in the Fascist army. He escaped about the time the Allied forces reached Rome. Soon after he met J. D. Morgan, then a major in the Air Corps Not an exchange student, Aldo is financed by his parents who have a distillery and a furniture factory on the island of Rhodes in the Dodecanease group. He has lived in Turkey and Persia most of his life. "I came to the United States to see more of the world," Aldo said. "I want to learn the way of living and thinking of Americans. To me, this way of living is one of the greatest treasures one can acquire." Ground forces. Major Morgan, a K.U. economics professor, convinced Aldo he should come here to obtain his chemical engineering degree. Alix Neville and Kate Hanauer gave talks at the meeting of the French club last week. Neville, Hanaver Talk To French Club The story of the French national anthem, "La Marseillaise," was told by Miss Neville. Miss Hanauer spoke on French Halloween customs. Jane Malin, Page Brent and Emily Stacey gave items of current events in France. Letters from French children expressing thanks for American relief also were read Dean Smith To Wichita Teachers' Convention George B. Smith, dean of school of Education, attended the Wichita meeting of the Kansas State Teachers association Friday, and spoke at the KU, alumni dinner. The two sons of Prof. John Hankins, of the English department, tied for first place in the contest for the best Hallowe'en costumes at the Lawrence-Atchison high school football game last week. The boys, Tommy, 13, and John David, 11, wore colonial costumes. Monday through Friday he will attend a meeting called by the American Council of Education at Atlanta, Ga., where he will represent Kansas in discussions. Win Costume Contest Faculty Members To Go To Topeka Teachers Meet Faculty members who attended the Kansas State Teachers Association meeting in Topeka Friday were: Deane W. Malott, chancellor; Dr. Fred Montgomery, director of the bureau of visual instruction; D. M. Swarthout, dean of the School of Fine Arts; Dr. Bert A. Nash, professor of Education and clinical psychology; Dr. Forest C. Allen, professor of physical education; Ray Kanehl. track coach; Dr. F. H. Guild, professor of political science; Ruth Lichen, instructor of Education; and Anne Krehbiel, of the school of Fine Arts. Jayhawkers Are Available At Union Book Store The first issue of the Jayhawker magazine may be picked up in the Union book store by the magazine's purchasers. Many of last year's copies which were not picked up by their owners may go on sale soon, Dean Ostrum editor, said. He added that the "want list" for forthcoming issues has been closed. Give to W. S. S. F. $5,000 OR BUST Rough Dry SPECIAL STUDENT SERVICE Per 9 $ ^{\mathrm{c}} $ Shirts Finished $10^{\mathrm{c}}$ Pound FOR Each CALL 383 PROMPT DRY CLEANING LAWRENCE LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANERS 10th & N.H. (Cash and Carry at Office) K.U. Students 'Appear' In Police Station Clarence A. Bliesner, chief of police, served as host to the Reporting II class in journalism on a visit to the Lawrence police station last week. Students, who are studying police reporting, were shown through the court by Chief Bliesner, who explained functions of the court, the police "blotter," and the radio equipment. Christian Scientists Meet Three persons joined the Christian Science organization at a meeting held recently in Danforth chapel. They were Basil Marhofer, Thomas McMahon, and Billie Marie Hamilton. SEE A SHOW TONITE NOW — The Entire Week The Roaring West at Its RECKLESS BEST! LINDA DARNELL HENRY FONDA VICTOR MATURE "MY DARLING CLEMENTINE" COMING SUNDAY Dorothy McGuire Guy Madison Till the End of Time" "BADMAN'S TERRITORY" ENDS TUESDAY J BRITCORY COMING WEDNESDAY MARGARET O'BRIEN WALLACE BEERY MARJORIE MAIN "BAD BASCOMB" —with— TODAY — Ends Tuesday Swingy! But It's Solid Fun VARSITY "THE BOWERY BOYS" Shock BUSTERS Leo Gorcey Huntz Hall Bobby Jordan Gabriel Dell