946 rs rs University AILY KANSAN STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Monday, May 20, 1946 43rd Year No. 143 Lawrence Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Two Strike Deadlines Loom This Weekend (By United Press) The government pressed today for settlement of the railroad strike before the Thursday deadline, but coal production during a two-week truce which ends Saturday, of striking miners lagged and the end of the coal controversy was not yet in sight. By Bibler Railroad and brotherhood representatives met with government officials in separate Washington conferences; and at New York City Thomas J. Harkins, assistant grand chief of the engineers, said a settlement may be reached by tonight. Iran Cannot Affirm Russian Evacuation New York. (UP)-Iranian authorities reported today they were not in a position to affirm that the Russians had completed the evacuation of Azerbaijan province. Premier Ahmed Ghavam promised Trygve Lie, United Nations secretary general by cable that "competent authorities of the imperial government" would make a report to the Security council "as soon as they are in a position to do so." British Ask Views Of Jews, Arabs Jerusalem. (UP) -The British invited Arabic and Jewish leaders of Palestine today to submit their views on the Anglo-American committee recommendations for Palestine before June 20. Country Must Work, Truman Says Sir Alan Cunningham, British high commissioner here, initiated the British move to try to reconcile the views of the Jews and Arabs. Libery, Mo. (UP) — President Truman, accepting an honorary degree from William Jewell college at noon today, said he wished the country would listen to the admonitions he gave it on V-E day and V-J day to work. work. work. The president told the graduating class of 65 seniors and a chapel auditorium crowded with almost 1,300 persons that all we need now to create the greatest age in the history of the world was work and understanding of our neighbors. London Press Slaps U.S. Food Policy London. (UP) — Sections of the London press sharply criticized the United States today for failing to do its share in feeding the world, and newsapers warned the British people of another impending cut in their monotonous rations. The Daily Mail suggested that "we might get a square deal" if future Anglo-American food conferences were held in "grey, undered Britain" instead of the debilitating atmosphere of America." Byrnes Will Report On Big Four Tonight Washington. (UP)—Secretary of State James F. Byrnes will call upon the American people tonight over two nation-wide radio networks to have patience in the difficult task of drafting peace treaties for the Axis and its satellites. In a report to the nation, he will admit another failure in getting big power agreement on peace treaties. But he will express hope that the third try next month will succeed and his willingness to try again several times if it does not. _little Man On Campus "Just what service did you say you were in?" Iran Troops Clash In Local Fighting London. (UP)—The situation in Iran seemed to be well in hand with "no more than local skirmishes" between central government and Azerbaijan forces so far, an Iranian embassy spokesman said today. He said Premier Ahmad Ghavam was determined not to yield to any demands by the Azerbaijan leaders which violated the Iranian constitution. The Tehran radio said the Soviet embassy there denied that the Russian evacuation of Azerbaijan was conditional upon Iran giving Russia 51 per cent of the shares in a joint oil company. Radio Tabriz said Central government troops opened up mortar barrages against two Azerbaijan frontier posts. The broadcast said other government troops attacked Kurdish positions in Kurdistan, a mountainous province adjoining Azerbaijan, three days ago. The Central government troops were repulsed by the Kurdish tribesmen, suffering casualties and losing 37 prisoners, it said. Physical Therapy Open For Inspection Wednesday The new physical therapy department in Watkins Memorial hospital will be open for inspection by the public from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Prince Mozaffar Firouz, Tehran government spokesman, denied that serious fighting had begun in Azerbaijan. He conceded that a local clash might have occurred. Both Firouz and high army officers said Ghavam had ordered Central government troops to refrain from starting a fight. There was no immediate Tehran confirmation of the attacks from the government of Ghavam. Negotiations between Ghavam and Azerbaijan representatives led by Jaafar Pishevari broke down last week, and Ghavam said he might find it necessary to use force against 'the Azerbaijan regime. Debaters Win Over West Point University of Kansas, debaters, Orville Roberts, College senior, and Jean Moore, College junior, won their debate at the United States Military academy. West Point, N.Y., Friday. They upheld the negative argument of "Resolved, that the United States adopt a peace-time policy of military training." The decision was made by a cadet audience vote of 168-114. Interviews with engineering firms are scheduled for Engineering students tomorrow and Wednesday. Interview sheets may be signed in the Dean of Engineering's office in 114 Marvin or 209 Marvin. Engineering Students Will Be Interviewed Representatives of the firms are particularly interested in geologists and petroleum, chemical, mechanical and electrical engineering students. Dean J. O. Jones said. During the war, he aided in developing radar for automatic gun pointing, and is now serving as the General Electric representative at the government V-2 rocket tests in New Mexico. He received his doctor's degree at Yale in 1937. Dr. Richard W. Porter, electrical engineering graduate in 1934, was recently presented with the Yale engineering association's award for advancement of science. Engineering Graduate Gets Science Advancement Award Physical Education Classes Visit Kansas City Schools About 30 men and women from two physical education classes went on a field trip to Kansas City Thursday to visit various schools and study playground activities. Miss Joie Stapleton and Miss Ruth Hoover, physical education faculty members, accompanied the group. Schools visited were Whittier and Lane grade schools, DeLano school for crippled children, and Central, North East, and East junior and senior high schools. Marriage Forum Continues Tomorrow The second lecture in the marriage forum series, will be held at 4:30 pm. tomorrow, in the Kansas room. Dr.Ralph I. Canuteson will speak on "The Physical Aspect" of married life. Nation's Colleges Can't Meet Fall Demand Washington. (UP) — More than two million persons, including 970,-000 veterans, want to go to college next fall, but only one million, including 680,000 veterans, can be accommodated, John W. Snyder, conversion director, has reported. His report urges President Tuman to appoint a "national commission on higher education" to study problems of housing, campus facilities, books, and teachers during the summer, and to report in time for consideration by the next congress. It proposed that the institutions themselves raise teachers' alieres to competitive levels and make more effective use of their present campus facilities. Snyder based his prospective figures on continuation of the draft without exemption of 18 and 19-year olds. The enrollment of 970,900 veterans represents 9 percent of those eligible under the G.I. bill of rights. The increase over previous figures is due to the liberalization of the G.I. bill and the large number of veterans who are having difficulty finding the kind of job they want. The report noted that the federal government will spend about six billion dollars for college education of World War II veterans. Jay Janes Hold Tea For Independents Independent women were to be the guests of the Jay Janes, University women's pep organization. at a tea today, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Union, Virginia Wickert, president, has announced. Installation of officers, announcement of pledges, and reception of new members will take place Wednesday, she stated. Union Cafeteria Aids In Food Conservation Cooperation in the food conservation drive in the Union cafeteria is good, especially on bread, Miss Hermina Zipple, director of the Union says. "Our last delivery of meat was two and a half weeks ago. We have been using the small amount of meat in storage, but the larder is emptying," she said. To save regular white flour, the cafeteria tries to use biscuit mix, which also saves on shortening, and every scrap of dry bread and every drop of usable fat are saved, she added. Kinzer, Miller Chosen For Summer Faculty The names of two visiting teachers who will be on the summer session faculty were announced today by the office of the director of the summer session. John R. Kinzer, professor of education at Ohio State college, will teach educational psychology, psychology of reading, and the nontypical child courses. Miss Nadine Miller, director of public relations in the Kansas City, Mo., public schools, will teach radio in education. Summer Term Orientation June 20-22 Students who are now in school and planning to attend the summer session are not required to register for the summer but may go directly to enrollment, James K. Hitt, registrar, announced today. "This does not apply to students who are transferring from one school of the University to another at this time. Such students must register in their new school before they may enroll," he stated. Registration will be conducted in 122 Frank Strong hall for all new students and former students not now in school, Mr. Hitt reported. The following schedule has been set up for registration (letters refer to initial letter of student's last name): "A special schedule has been arranged for law students," he said. "New students in the School of Law and former law students not now enrolled in the University will register at the registrar's office, 122 Frank Strong hall, June 18, and enroll at the law office, 108 Green hall, the same day." Thursday. June 20 Friday, June 21 Thursday, June 20 C, K, V 1:30-2:30 p.m. F, U, Y, A 2:30-3:30 p.m. P, L, R 3:30-5 p.m. T, J, M 8-9 a.m. X, I, N, S 9-10 a.m. D, Q, O, Z, G 10-11 a.m. H 11-12 noon E, B 1:30-2:30 p.m. W 2:30-3:30 p.m. Enrollment will be conducted at the following places on Friday, June 21, and Saturday, June 22: School of Pharmacy: 211 Bailey Chem. Lab. College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Engineering, School of Education, School of Fine Arts: Robinson gymnasium. School of Law 108 Green Hall School of Business: 214 Frank Strong hall. School of Law: 108 Green hall. University College, London. course on by (i): 104; Hawthorn hall. Friday. June 21 Graduate School: 227 Frank Strong hall. Friday, June 21 V, C, K, F, Y, U 8:30-10:30 a.m. A, P, L, R 10:30-12 noon T, J, M, X, N 1:30-3 p.m. I, S, Q, D, O, Z 3-4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22 H, G, E 8:30-10:30 a.m. B, W 10:30-12 noon College of Liberal Arts students will enroll according to the following schedule: Young Republicans To Elect Tuesday Students in other schools of the University will be enrolled on a 'first come, first served' basis. The Young Republican club will hold its last meeting of the semester at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow in the Kansas room of the Union to elect new officers. The club will discuss the proposed atomic bomb control bill and the proposed re-submission of prohibition to Kansas voters, and will adopt resolutions on both questions, Robert Groom, chairman, said today. Bitter Bird Out May 31 The last issue of this year's "Bitter Bird" has gone to press and will be available May 31 Terry Herriott announced today. WEATHER Kansas: Partly cloudy, warmer central and west today; generally fair tonight and tomorrow; warmer extreme northwest tonight; lowest temperature mid-40's northwest to mid-50's southeast; warmer tomorrow.