University DAILY KANSAN
Tuesday, June 4, 1946
43rd Year No. 153
Lawrence, Kansas
STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Campus Map Shows Route of Memorial Drive
Route of the World War II Memorial drive has been set as shown by the heavy lines in this campus map. Start of the drive will be near the Memorial Union,
where the senior class of 1946 proposes to erect an arch or gateway as its class gift to the University.
Meat, Bread Shortage Grows Across Nation
(By United Press)
Shortages of meat and wheat across the nation were growing more acute, a survey showed today. The government moved to increase bread supplies in critical areas through a "lend-lease" arrangement with millers.
But at Chicago representatives of the millers believed the plan would be of little help. They said 90 per cent of the nation's flour mills already had closed.
In another move to lessen the bread shortage, the office of price administration was considering a cut in sugar allotments to the baking industry to prevent bakers from turning out pastries instead of bread.
Meanwhile, the American Meat Institute reported a "further sharp drop" in meat production by legitimate packers last week and predicted that "there will soon be practically no honest beef for customers at honest prices."
Navy Will Man Merchant Ships If Strike Is Called
In the maritime dispute, which threatens to halt shipments of vital foodstuffs abroad, Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal last night ordered all shore stations to line up reserve officers, former enlisted men and volunteers on a stand-by basis to "meet imminent critical situation."
(By United Press)
The Navy prepared today to man the American merchant fleet if the national maritime strike is called as scheduled on June 15.
Chinese Pirates Attack American Liberty Ship
Washington. (UP)—The navy revealed last night that the American liberty ship Chief Joseph recently was attacked by Chinese pirates after it had run aground on the Chinese coast.
Bevin Asks Reds To Lift 'Curtain'
London. (UP)—Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin told commons today that the Soviet system should be adopted throughout the world has become a "great obstacle to peace."
Bevin, in a review of foreign affairs, urged the Russians to lift the "iron curtain" drawn over Eastern Europe.
Bevin indorsed the United States plan for a 25-year treaty to make Germany militarily helpless, and urged Russia to approve it because such a chance for peace "may never come again."
In what appeared to be rejection of American suggestions that the western allies make separate peace treaties with Axis nations and their satellites if agreement with Russia bats down, Bevin said: "only if Russia enters fully into the European settlement can there be any guarantee of permanent peace on the continent of Europe."
"There is, I think, unfortunately running through all the speeches of our Soviet friends a feeling that they alone represent the workers, that they alone are democratic," he continued. "Their concepts of certain other governments is that they are either Fascist or something of that kind."
While the United States withdrew into isolation after the last war, he said, "now everybody in the western hemisphere is conscious that the whole planet is involved" in the problem of peace.
Bevin regretted that his offer to Stalin to extend the Anglo-Russian alliance to 50 years was not taken more seriously by Russia but said he would continue to advance the project.
The A Cappella choir, directed by Dean D. M. Swarthout, will make its final broadcast of the year over KFKU at 9:30 tonight, singing five numbers.
Choir Closes Season On KFKU Tonight
Nadynye Brewer, soprano; Richard Ferrin, violinist, and Allen Roers, pianist, will broadcast over KFKU at 9:30 p.m. tomorrow.
Hall, Moreau Testify In Ellis Hearing
Dr. E. R. Hall, director of the Museum of Natural History, and Dean F. J. Moreau of the Law School testified today in the Douglas county probate court hearing of Mrs. Ralph Ellis' petition contesting her late husband's will, which leaves the University a $200,000 library.
Mr. Ellis died Dec. 17. The will, made May 3, 1945, stated that the 65,000 books on birds and mammals would be on loan to the University for a three-year period, becoming University property if Mr. Ellis should die during that period.
13 To Exchange 'I Do's'
In Danforth This Month
Dr. Hall and Dr. Moreau testified to the authenticity of the will and the competency of Mr. Ellis at the time he signed it.
Danforth chapel will be a busy place this month. Thirteen June weddings will take place there.
Four pairs of "I do's" will be said in the chapel during final week, and three busy senior women will become brides there on Commencement day.
Reservations for the chapel are made in Chancellor Deane W. Malot's office.
To Start Work On K.U.Memorial Early in 1948
"All the money necessary for completion of the World War II memorial will be raised in a year, and the actual work will start early in 1948," Kenneth Postlethwaite, organization director, predicted today.
Approximately $50,000 in pledges and cash is in the hands of the Memorial association and local community agencies, he said. A quota of $100,000 has been accepted by alumni in Kansas City, Mo.; $35,000 in Kansas City, Kan.; and $25,000 in Wichita. Douglas county has contributed about $28,000 and University students have given more than $3,500, he reported. Seventeen local campaigns now in progress are to report by commencement time.
During the summer the association will continue to contact alumni groups. No actual campaigns are planned, but there will be contact by mail, he said.
Stadium Debt Down $15,000 More
The indebtedness has been reduced by $65,000 since Aug. 1, 1944, when Mr. Quigley became athletic director. The Athletic association is saving $2,925 each year on interest charges.
The bonded indebtedness on Memorial stadium has been reduced to $48,000 with the payment of an additional $15,000 today. E. C. Quigley, athletic director, announced today.
Tomorrow will be the final publication day for the University Daily Kansan this school year.
Final Paper Tomorrow
'The Boss' Signs Diplomas
It's quite a chore, this signing your name more than 350 times, but Chancellor Deane W. Malott is getting along all right with it this year. Every diploma will have the chancellor's personal signature on it. For a complete list of this year's graduating seniors, see Page 8.
Commencement Activities Begin Day After Finals
There will be no lapse between finals and Commencement events for the class of 1946.
With the last finals on June 13, Commencement events are scheduled to begin June 14 when the Commencement recital of the School of Fine Arts will be presented at 8 p.m. in Hoch auditorium. This program will include all graduating students in the school.
On Saturday, June 15, the Mortar Board reunion is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. and the alumni-senior open house at 8:30 p.m. All reunions will be held in the Union.
The class of 1896 will start the reunions on Sunday with a Golden Anniversary dinner at 12:30 p.m. The Alemannia reunion tea from 3 to 5 p.m. will take place at 1209 Tennessee street. At 4 p.m. the classes of 1906, 1921, and 1936 will hold reunions. A band concert on the Watson library lawn at 4 p.m. has also been scheduled.
Baccalaureate services will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Memorial stadium, with the Rev. Mr. Joseph F. King, minister of the First Church of Oberlin, Ohio, and a former instructor in the K.U. School of Religion, delivering the sermon. The A Cappella choir will sing.
The senior breakfast at 7:30 a.m. will be the first event on Commencement day, June 17. Orville Roberts will be toastmaster, Patricia Creel, breakfast committee chairman, has announced. The class history and prophecy will be read and the presentation of the class gift will be made.
Trustees of the K.U. Endowment association will meet at 8 a.m. At 10:15 a.m. the Alumni association will meet in Fraser hall, to give awards for distinguished service.
The University Commencement luncheon will be at 12:30 p.m. in the Union. At 4 p.m. Phi Beta Kappa will hold its annual meeting.
Commencement exercises will be held in the Memorial stadium at 7:30 p.m. Greetings will be extended by Gov. Andrew Schoepeel, a member of the board of regents, and Chancellor Deane W. Malott. The Commencement speaker has not been chosen yet, the Chancellor's office announced today.
In case of inclement weather for either Baccalaurate or Commencement, the programs will be held in Hoch auditorium.
Caps and gowns may be obtained on June 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., or June 16, from 1 to 3 p.m., in room 402, Hoch auditorium, upon presentation of receipt for senior dues. Caps and gowns will be worn to the class breakfast, Baccalaureate exercises, and the Commencement luncheon, as well as to Commencement exercises. Presentation to the Registrar of the receipt received when the garments are returned to the auditorium immediately after the exercises entitles the senior to arrange for issuance of his diploma.
Seniors who have served as committee chairmen are Robert Lee, gift; Betty Jo O'Neal, class prophecy; Emily Hollis, history; Mary Morrill, publicity; Guy Ashcraft, cap and gown; Mariette Bennett, reception and dance; and Marjorie Free, invitation.
Faculty members who have served on the Commencement committee are Harold G. Ingham, chairman, Miss Margaret Anderson, Miss Edna Hill, Miss Wealthy Babcock, Miss Martha Peterson, Leonard Axe, Gilbert Ulmer, Raymond Nichols, and Fred Ellsworth, secretary.
WEATHER
Kansas-Fair today, tonight and Wednesday. Somewhat warmer. Lowest temperature tonight in 50's.