University DAILY KANSAN
STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Friday, May 31, 1946
43rd Year No. 151
Lawrence, Kansas
Anthracite Miners Refuse To Work
(By United Press)
The nation's 400,000 soft coal miners started back to the government-seized mines today to work under a new contract, by 76,000 anthracite miners struck at midnight on orders from John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers.
Also, more than 200,000 commuters were without transportation between New Jersey and New York as the result of a strike against the Hudson & Manhattan railroad. The brothershoods of trainmen and locomotive engineers said their strike was 100 per cent effective.
In another major labor dispute, seven maritime unions representing 200,000 seamen and longshoremen demanded 22 to 35 cent hourly wage increases at a government wage conference held to head off a strike scheduled for June 15.
Holiday Accidents Kill 109 Persons
(By United Press)
Americans observed their first postwar Memorial day in pre-war style. The same old automobiles sped over the same old highways to bring a return of the peacetime automobile accident and death rate.
At least 109 persons were killed in accidents; 34 were drowned; and 31 died from falls, fires, and other miscellaneous causes.
The greatest number of motorists since 1941 warmed over the highways to begin a four-day week end of travel. The safety council said at least 329 persons would die in week-end traffic accidents
Stalin Declines Truman's Invitation
Washington. (UP) — President Truman disclosed today that within the past 30 days he had invited Marshal Josef Stalin to visit Washington, but that Stalin declined because of poor health.
Mr. Truman told his news conference that he had not proposed a formal Big Three meeting but had simply invited Stalin here for a social visit.
Stalin's health has long been a topic of conversation in diplomatic circles. President Truman's statement was the first official word that the Soviet leader's physical condition has not been good.
Britain May Ration Bread, Flour
London. (UP) — John Strachey, Britain's new food minister, warned the house of commons that Britain's food position is so critical that bread and flour which were ration-free all through the war may be put on ration points.
Strachey made his statement after Herbert Morrison, lord president of the council, told commons that under a new agreement reached at Washington the combined food board had been asked to allocate 1,165,000 tons of grain to India and 675,000 to the British zone of Germany between May and September.
By Bibler
Los Alamos, N.M. (UP)—Officials of the atomic bomb laboratory here announced today that Dr. Louis Slotin, 36, exposed to radiation in an accident last week, died yesterday. Slotin, a native of Winnipeg, Canada, was one of eight scientists injured in the accident May 21. The others are recovering or have been discharged from the hospital, officials said.
Atom Scientist Dies
Little Man On Campus
"Frankly, we hadn't expected so many of you this year."
Stettinius Offers UN Resignation
Washington. (UP) — President Truman said today that Edward R. Stettinius, Jr., had submitted his resignation as U.S. representative on the United Nations Security council, but that the president is trying to persuade him to remain on the job.
Mr. Truman at his news conference that Stettinius sent a letter of resignation to the White House president has not yet answered it.
Washington. (UP) — President Truman appealed to the senate today to reinstate the work-or-bedraft provision in the emergency strike control bill he asked of congress last Saturday.
Mr. Truman said both he and Secretary of State James F. Byrnes wanted Stettinius to stay. The president added that Stettinius' desire to resign had been a surprise to him.
His desire to quit was disclosed amid circumstances which indicate differences between Stettinius and Byrnes, and dissatisfaction by Stettinius with the way Byrnes ignores and by-passes him on all important issues.
President Truman said he hoped that Stettinius would reconsider the resignation, and that he thought Stettinius would stay on the UN job.
President Appeals For Work-Draft Provision
Mr. Truman he would not act upon Mr. Stettinius' resignation until he had sent his a letter requesting him to remain as U.S. representative at UN.
Stettinius told Mr. Truman in his letter of resignation that he thought the original job he assumed on UN—to stay with it until the organization was well under way—was completed.
However, the origination currently is in the midst of a grave crisis with considerable skepticism, even in Security council circles, about the future of the organization.
At the same time, he told a news conference that he had not yet determined whether to sign or veto the Case labor bill, which establishes new restrictions on strikes in private industry.
Another "Love and Marriage" series probably will be conducted next year, Ned Linegar, Y.M.C.A. secretary, announced today. The results of the evaluation forms which were passed at the last series this year, have been tabulated and the cabinet will decide how the course is to be run.
More 'Love' in Fall, Courtesy Y.M.C.A.
The majority of the 68 students who turned in the evaluation forms favored a course on love and marriage for credit or a series of eight lectures. Some of them, however, favored personal or group counseling, Mr. Linegar said. The majority also thought that economical and practical aspects of marriage were underestimated in the series this year.
Y. M.C.A. will be active during the summer, Mr. Linegar stated. The cabinet will meet soon to make plans for the summer session, which will include helping with orientation, he said.
Library Hours Not Set For Final Week
Library hours during final week are not yet definitely set, according to C. M. Baker, director of the library. The usual schedule from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. will be maintained if student help can be obtained.
The library, open on Memorial day between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., recorded an attendance of 170 at 11 a.m., the largest during the day, but according to Mr. Baker the number was sufficient to keep the library open.
The summer session schedule has not been determined because of the help shortage but probably will be nearly the same schedule as the regular session, he said.
Jean Moore Given Highest Award At Speech Dinner
Jean Moore, college junior, received the annual Delta Sigma Rho award, highest honor to the person with the best inter-collegiate speech activities record, at the Speech Arts dinner in the Union Wednesday night.
Allen Crafton, professor of speech,
presented the awards which included honors to Herk Harvey for his portrayal of George Antrobus and to Beverly Sue Presley for her role as Lily Sabina in "Skin of Our Teeth," to Robert Mickle for the actor who has shown the most promise and to Edith Fleming Lessenden as the individual who has improved most in acting during the year.
Kathleen Howland received honors for excellence in production and Glenna Thompson for her direction of "Happy Journey" a one-act play
Orville Roberts, president of Delta Sigma Rho, announced that Edith Fleming Lessenend was elected as the tenth member. Members of Delta Sigma Rho are chosen for their high scholastic standing, willingness to participate in activities, and their dramatic ability.
Professor Crafton introduced Mrs. Elisabeth Stevens to the group and stated that she is the first person to be graduated with a master's degree in speech. She has passed the general examination and will receive her degree at commencement.
Return Book Lists,
W.E.C. Asks Faculty
Enemy batters have had a tough
Burch vs. Evans In 'Dream Game' For Softball Championship Today
Members of the faculty who have not sent in a report of the texts they intend to use in the summer and fall semesters are requested to do so immediately, the W.E.C. Book exchange announced toady.
By BILL SIMS (Daily Kansan Sports Editor)
Burch has compiled a remarkable record in the softball history books. Last year he hurled 13 consecutive victories for the Blanks who won the title undefeated. He continued his winning streak in intumurals this season by pitching nine consecutive victories, including five shutouts.
time at the plate when facing Burch.
He has given up only 13 hits in nine games, hurling two no-hitters, four one-hitters, one two-hitter, one three-hitter, and one four-hitter.
Burch vs. Evans—the game softball fans have been waiting for all season. The "dream" game will come true when PT-7 and Phi Delta Theta clash for the intramural softball championship at 4:45 p.m. today on the intramural field.
Both teams are undefeated, and the game should be the best and hardest fought game in several years. Rumors are circulating that odds are being given either way you want to bet, and fans of both pitchers are arguing loud and long over the relative merits of their favorite.
Burch has struck out 104 batters in nine games for an average of 11.5 per game. His best average was 13 batters in a five-inning contest against the Ten Eycks, but his highest total was 15 against Pi Kappa Alpha.
Evans, who hurled five games for the Phi Delt's, also has compiled a good record. Statistics are not complete on Evans' pitching, but he also has caused opposing batsmen plenty of grief at the plate.
Evans has a blazing fast ball, and batters usually pop up or go down swinging when facing him. Although he has not hurled as many games as Burch, Evans has been the spark of the Phi Delt team with good hitting and fine fielding. He was used in left field in the games he did not pitch.
44 Awarded Varsity Letters In Spring Sports
Forty-four men earned letters in track, baseball, tennis, and golf this spring. E.C. Quigley, athletic director, announced today.
The complete list of lettermen follows:
Candidates for 18 track, 16 baseball, six tennis, and four golf letters were recommended by the coaches, approved by the athletic director, and awards made by the letter awards committee of the athletic board.
Track: Charles Black, Lawrence;
Wallace Desterhay, Weaton, Ill.; Karl Ebel, Hillsboro; Bruce Hennock, Enterprise; Harold Hinchee,
Bergholtz, Ohio; John Jackson, Kansas City; Andy Lunsford, Wichita;
Tom Scofield, Kansas City; Hal Moore, Muncie, Ind.; Owen Peck, Kansas City; Hank Raab, Kansas City; Leroy Robison, Lawrence;
Dick Shea, Sedalia, Mo.; Mel Stevens, Hutchinson; Bob Stoland, Lawrence; Dexter Welton, Sterling, ill.; Norb Zimmer, Stickney, S.D.;
Bob Laptad, Lawrence.
Baseball: Verle Anderson, Agenda; Mildford Pritchard (also elected captain), Wichita; Otis White, Wichita; Dale Morrow, Blackwell, Okla.; Bill Hogan, Detroit, Mich.; Irvin Hayden, Atwood; Harold Stewart, Tulsa, Okla.; Tom Saffell, Berryton; Charles Putz, Chicago; Gene Hellman, Medicine Lodge; Lucien Hammer, Claflin; Robert Gilmore, Medicine Lodge; Rayburn O'Camp, Junction City; Dick Bertuzzi, Gerard; Bud French, Kansas City, Mo.; Kenneth Anderson, Olathe.
Tennis: Roy Shoaf, Topeka; Bob Groom, Lawrence; Charles Carson, Kansas City, Mo.; Bob Barnes, Wichita; Charles Snyder, Sunflower, Tom Dulos, Hutchinson.
Golf: Jack Hines, Wichita; Pete McDonald, Salina; Phil Wade, Kansas City, Mo.; Bill Winey, Lawrence.
Larsen Chosen First Queen of Jayhawker
The commencement issue of the Jayhawker featuring the senior class is now available at the Jayhawker office in the Union building.
The issue contains 'the pictures of the Jayhawk beauty queens chosen by Milton Caniff, creator of Terry and the Pirates comic strip. Virginia Larsen, College sophomore, received first place. Beverly Fox, College junior is second place winner; Virginia Joseph, College freshman, third; Martha Bonebrake, College sophomore, fourth; and Eloise Hodgson, Fine Arts freshman, fifth.
Miss Larsen was runner-up for winner in last year's beauty contest.
Negro Association Plans Program for Next Year
the planning of next year's program for the Associated Negro Student association was discussed at its committee meeting Wednesday.
Committee which will outline the program for the coming year are to be appointed at a future meeting the date of which has not been set.
Postpone Mu Phi Program
The Mu Phi Epsilon musical program announced for Sunday in Hoch auditorium has been postponed indefinitely, Lucile Rothenberger, president, announced today.
WEATHER
Kansas — Generally fair west, mostly cloudy east, today and tonight. Cooler east today. Saturday generally fair, except scattered showers east. Low tonight near 45 west and near 55 east.