UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN. LAWRENCE, KANSAS PAGE SIX OCTOBER 28,1946 The University Daily Kansan Student Newspaper of the UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Mail subscription; $3 a semester, $450 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 Fall semesters. Ended in second class matter periods. Ensured 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 Asst. Managing Editor Charles Roos Makeup Editor Jane Anderson Telegraph Editor, Billie Marie Hamilton City Editor Marcella Stewart Asst. Editor Marian Minnion Makeup Editor John Finch Women's Sports Nancy Jack Asst. Telegraph Editors, Edward Swain, Marina Sewet Society Editor Alverta Niedens EDITORIAL STAFF BUSINESS STAFF Editor-in-chief ... James Gunn Another investigation into communistic activities in universities has been started. This time it is at the University of Missouri. Business Manager Mel Adam Acting Deputy Manager Rachel Sternberg Acting Deputy Manager Helen Stinkhrelmer National Adv. Manager Louise Schieser Manager Bob Bonebrake Circulation Manager Bob Bonebrake Reds! Reds! The Missouri Federation of Republican Women's Clubs discussed the charges against professors early this month, but "got so excited," according to the resolutions committee chairman, that they forgot to pass the measure. Republican men of the state, presumably more level-headed, have acted on the rumors and obtained the cooperation of university authorities in the probe. One of the sins of the unnamed professors has been participation in the Columbia Voters league. As if this linking of education and intelligence with politics were not bad enough in itself, students recently were permitted to hear speakers for the C.I.O. Political Action committee, which gave them an opportunity to see a side other than that which was good enough for their great-grandfathers. Unless the teaching of "communistic doctrines" in the classroom is stopped, investigators would ask the legislature to cut the university's appropriation to a point where the offending faculty members would have to be dropped from the payroll. Thus the great American tradition of free speech is preserved in the great American way–via the pocketbook. Ten years ago the "red" scare flamed over the country, but the most concrete thing which came out of all the investigations was the development of an isolationist attitude toward other political, economic, and social concepts. It should not take another war to show us the folly of basing opinions on emotion rather than facts. It is commendable that community leaders stay aware of trends, particularly in education. If they can find threats to popular balloting, individual initiative, and fair opportunity, then they are justified in their attacks. But the catch-word "communism" covers a multitude of sins and a multitude of motives—on the part of the accuser as well as the accused—A.B. Fifteen years ago—Miss Agnes Husband, dean of women, approved a resolution of the Women's Student Government association to extend Friday and Saturday closing hours to 12:30. The previous 11:30 hour was the latest in any university in the valley, the dean commented. (From the files of the Daily Kansan.) Bench-Warmers One of the best block formation this season lines up in front of Watson library every hour. It must be a challenge even to the football team. Now that the line going out has to wait for another line to come in, it takes longer to get off the library steps than it does to go all the rest of the way to Marvin hall. Don't those bench-warmers who clutter the whole playing-field ever have to go to class themselves? According to the rules, the library is for people who want to read books. They shouldn't have to climb through a window.-A. B. Tough All Over: Psychology Rats Are Homeless, Too Students aren't the only ones having housing troubles. The rats who usually perform for the psychology department have no place to live this year. In pre-war years, the department maintained a large colony of rats for experimental purposes. The project was dropped during the war because of shortages. Now the room the rats occupied is being used by students and the rats have no home New rat cages are being constructed in the basement of Bailey laboratories. They will be placed in rooms where the temperature is thermostatically controlled and rats will be tested for the effect of the temperature on their behavior. Prof. C. Hess Haagen of the psychology department hopes to have the project underway by next semester. However he is still beset by one other shortage, manpower. He needs a rat-tender. Bed Goes To Fire Hammond, Ind. (UF)—Caretakers of a Hammond firehouse set their bed on the fire truck while cleaning house. When they wanted to go to sleep they found the bed had gone to a fire. It hadn't come back. Official Bulletin Oct. 28,1946 The student supreme court will hold open hearings at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday in Green hall regarding interpretation of A.S.C. bill No. 3, Chapter 1, Section 4 (g) (1). The Student Activities committee, Social committee of A.S.C., Dance manager, or their authorized representatives, and all other persons with or claiming an interest are requested to appear. Senior class committee members will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Robinson gym. The English proficiency examination will be given Nov. 2. Registration will take place on Oct. 28, 29 and 30. College juniors and seniors will register in the College office. Education students who are eligible will register in the office of the School of Education. Mrs. Calderwood will be in 501 Fraser on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of this week from 2 to 3 p.m. and 4 to 5 p.m. to answer questions about the examination. Representatives for Bitter Bird magazine from all organized houses will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in 103 Frank Strong. All-Student council will meet at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday in the Pine room of the Union. Notice to Veterans! Some books and supplies have been returned to the Veterans Training Service office by veterans who have withdrawn from the University. These supplies may be re-issued to veterans who have been unable to obtain required books and supplies. Inquire at 2 Frank Strong. Lampodus club will meet promptly at 7 tonight in the men's lounge of the Union. Storer's New Device Will Aid Star Gazers Studying the stars is made easy by the latest device created by Prof. N.W. Storer for his astronomy classes. Professor Storer has rigged up a collection of black discs, two feet in diameter, on which he has dotted the position of various stars with dabs of luminous paint. Using such a disc, Professor Storer can point out to his class the various galaxies and constellations, while the students are standing on the roof of Lindley hall in night laboratory sessions. Using previous star charts, the class had to look at the description of the stars in a lighted room, and then go outside to look for them in the heavens. Now Professor Storer can exhibit his astronomical charts out under the real things. After a few minutes of exposure to strong artificial light, the luminous dots on the discs hold their brilliance for several hours. Y.M.C.A. Selects Leaders For Membership Drive The Y.M.C.A. membership committee has appointed the following men to inform various organized houses of the Y.M.C.A m.membership drive; James Nelson, Battenfeld hall; Richard Gunn, Kappa Alpha PSi; Jack Knowles, Sigma Alpha Epsilon; Thomas Miller, Sigma Nu; Joseph Beeler, Theta Tau; Donald McElrath, Phi Delta Theta; Jon Comstock, Delta Upsilon; Donald Harper, Delta Chi; Delvin Norris, Alpha Tau Omega; Ellis Nicolet, Phi Kappa Psi; and Leonard Chase, Beta Theta Pi. Education Dean Will Speak At Four Meetings In Six Hours Nov. 1 will be a busy day for George B. Smith, dean of the School of Education. He will speak at four different meetings in six hours at the Kansas State Teachers association convention in Wichita. Included in Dean Smith's crowded schedule will be talks at the senior high school, the junior high school an alumni meeting, and a parent-teacher's meeting. WURLITZER PHONOGRAPHS For Party Rentals Used Juke Box Records For Sale JOHN H. EMICK 1014 Mass. Phone 343 K.U. Employees To Get Vacation Armistice Day Gov. Andrew F. Schoeppel has proclaimed Armistice day as a legal holiday for all civil service employees, Raymond Nichols, executive secretary, said today. Classes will be held as usual, Mr. Nichols said, because faculty members aren't under civil service. If employees are required to work that day, they will be given a day off at a later date. Bloomington, Ind. (UP)—Add to dangerous sports: Charles Stewart was treated in a hospital for a broken knee cap. He fell while playing pong pong. DeLISO debs match the high stepping mood of fall Beautifully, simply designed De Liso Debs that step versatilely into every fall occasion and put sparkle into the most routine schedule. Fashion news, of course, because they're designed by Palter de Liso $11.95 ROYAL COLLEGE SHOP 837-39 MASS. MIDWEEK Wednesday, Oct. 30 Jimmy Holyfield His Saxophone and Orchestra ★ THE "DREAMDUSTERS" 25c per Couple EVERYONE GOES!!! This dance is under the supervision of the Social Committee of the All-Student Council and the Varsity Dance Manager. 7:30 till 9:00 19