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STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Wednesday, April 16, 1946
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Lewis Walks Out On Coal Conference
Washington. (UP) — Negotiations to end the 10-day coal strike collapsed abruptly today when John L. Lewis dramatically walked out with the declaration that the conferences were futile.
The walkout of the United Mine workers from the meeting with operators appeared certain to force the government's hand if the strike of 400,000 soft coal diggers is to be settled before it cripples industrial reconversion.
The next move appeared to be set up to Secretary of Labor Lewis B. Schwellenbach, who said yesterday the government would give the miners and operators a few more days to reach an agreement on their own.
New York. (UP)—Concert violinist Fritz Kreisler sold his 235-year-old Stradivarius violin for "something less" than its assessed value of $80,000, he said today.
First Japanese Election Under New System
Tokyo. (UP)—Japanese mothers with babies strapped to their backs and millions of other women emancipated by American decree cast ballots today in Japan's first national election under its modified democratic system.
London. (UP)—A dispatch from Budapest disclosed today that Russia and Hungary have signed a bauxite and oil agreement.
The new Soviet-Hungarian agreement was part of a Russian program to revise its reparations arrangements with the defeated Balkan countries preliminary to the Big Four foreign ministers conference in Paris, April 25.
Washington. (UP)—The Senate Banking committee, by a vote of 14 to 5 today approved the proposed $3,750,000,000 loan to Great Britain. If senate action is favorable the loan agreement must be approved by the house before it can be put into effect.
" Kansas City, Mo. (UP)—Five members of Mrs. Harry S. Truman's home town bridge club left Kansas City today aboard a plane bound for Washington and a bridge game with the "first lady."
Eight Die in Fires At Boston Apartments
He also asserted that the United States must continue its aggressive world leadership because it is the only nation with the power to preserve democracy in the face of any threat.
Boston. (UP)—A firebug roamed Boston's Back Bay near dawn today, touching off three apartment house fires that brought death to eight persons, including three children and a policeman who battled his way into a burning building to arouse the occupants.
Chungking. (UP)—Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek predicted today that a new coalition Chinese government, including adequate Communist representation, may be formed within a few weeks.
Washington. (UP)—A House Military Subcommittee today recommended legislation to provide a straight $400 pay increase for all officers and enlisted men in the armed forces.
Athens (UP)-The battleship Missouri escorted by the cruiser Providence and the destroyer Power anchored at Piraeus today.
'Germans Doing Atom Research In Spain-'Poland
BULLETIN
New York. (UP)—Authoritative Polish sources revealed today that Poland has evidence indicating that German scientists hiding in Spain are working under the auspices of the Franco Spanish regime on atomic and rocket research.
New York. (UP)—Poland demanded United Nations security council action against Franco Spain today, implying that German scientists hiding in Spain may be working on atomic energy research.
The Polish complaint poses another major crisis for the council when it meets again Monday—the date set at a secret council meeting today for considering Russia's attempt to eliminate the Iranian case from the council's jurisdiction.
In a formal complaint against Spain and a request for unspecified council action, Polish Ambassador Oscar Lenge charged, without elaboration:
The United States and Great Britain have indicated opposition to discussion of the Spanish situation in the security council. The state department in Washington announced earlier today that the United States had rejected a French proposal to apply economic sanctions against Spain but left the door open for further discussion of the suggestion, probably at the forthcoming foreign minister's meeting in Paris.
"The Franco regime . . . allows and promotes scientific research by German scientists engaged in devising new means of warfare."
K.U. Farm Proposed For Recreation Center
Dancing in a three-story barn, a golf driving range, picnic grounds, and bridle paths were listed as possibilities on the proposed University recreation farm in a report to the All-Student Council last night
classes.
Dean Werner also suggested that the council appropriate funds to cover part of the cost, and to confer with Chancellor Deane W. Malott on the possibility of the University's contributing as much as $1,000 to the project.
Shirley Wellborn headed a committee, including Joan Anderson and Mary Jane Zollinger, which investigated the farm during the past week.
She reported an interview with Henry Werner, dean of student affairs, in which he suggested the committee find out if Gayle Mott, equitation instructor, would live on the farm and operate concessions there in addition to holding his classes.
The farm is now owned by the University Endowment association, and is occupied by tenants. It is located a miles southwest of the campus. If used by the University, the land would be tax-free.
Publication of the "Bitter Bird" campus humor magazine, during the school year 1946-47 was approved by the All-Student Council last night.
Bird' Authorized For Next Year
The A.S.C. approved issue of the magazine next year without limiting the number of editions, following an appearance of Terry Herriot, editor-in-chief, before the council.
Herrick read several letters from faculty members and students appraising the issue. He also pointed out that the magazine is a non-profit enterprise, representative of the entire student body.
Little Man On Campus
By Bibler
"But this IS a dandy lion!"
P.S.G.L. Plans For Spring Election
Plans for the P.S.G.L. nominating convention to be held April 25 in the Union building, were discussed at a meeting Tuesday night of the P.S.G.L. Senate in Battenfeld hall.
The Senate announced its intention of running a man for president of the All-Student Council. In order for any person to be nominated for office, the Senate ruled that a petition bearing 25 signatures must be submitted to Guy Ashcraft before midnight, April 23. Petitions for president must bear 50 signatures.
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B.G.L. will nominate candidates as follows: district one (the College) four; district two (School of Engineering) two; district three (Schools of Business, Fine Arts, Pharmacy, and the Graduate school) two; district four (Schools of Law and Medicine) one.
Election at the Convention will be by secret ballot. Three minute nominating speeches will be permitted.
These problems, solutions of which will be presented within the next 10 days, concerned the point from which the drive will start north of the Union and the part of the drive which will be built on the south side of the Hill.
Postlethwaite Explorer "The plans for the Memorial drive have been endorsed by the I.S.A." Postlethwaite added. Lorraine Carpenter, president, presented the association with a check for 50 dollars
Two 'Drive' Problems Yet To Be Solved
of the Hill.
The plans presented by the architects showed that it might start at a point between the Union and Dyche museum. The board preferred to have it start north of the Union and go down the hill much as the old road goes but changed so the road won't be so steep. Mr. Postlethwaite explained.
Two specific problems in plans for the Memorial drive remain unsolved, Kennecott Postlethwaite, organization director, said today after a meeting with a representative from the Kansas City architecture firm of Hare & Hare and the Memorial association executive board.
The All-Student Council went on record last night as supporting any changes necessary to permit Negro participation in Big Six athletics.
A.S.C. Favors Negro Athletic Participation
George Caldwell, chairman of the committee investigating the racial policies of the Big Six and Kansan athletic associations, said that Negroes are excluded from participation by "an agreement of policy" and not by rule. Faculty members who represent the schools in the conference are responsible for this agreement, according to W. W. Davis, professor of history and K.U.'s Big Six representative, he reported.
Investigation was started by the Council last week following the reading of a letter by Luther Buchele, Y.M.C.A. president, protesting exclusion of Negroes.
Caldwell said that Professor Davis told them that a two-thirds vote of the six-man board which governs Big Six athletics would be necessary to change the present policy and that chances for such action are "slim at present."
Caldwell reported that present Kansas Relay regulations require participating athletes to be eligible in their own conference. Under this system, Big Six schools may not enter Negro athletes although other schools are sending such competitors.
He suggested that a campaign to arouse student opinion might be the fastest way to achieve a change. Pres. Milton Eisenhower of Kansas State is against discrimination, Caldwell said and Chancellor Deane W. Malott has stated that he has no objections to Negro participation in the events.
the events.
Caroline Morriss, Billie Hamilton.
Emily Hollis, and Mary Jane Zollinger were absent.
Klooz to Chicago Tomorrow
Karl Klooz, University bursar,
will leave Thursday noon for
Chicago, to attend the 35th annual
meeting of the Central Association
of University and College Business
Offices, to be held Friday and Satur-
day. Mr. Klooz was president of the
association in 1939.
Dandelion Dig This Afternoon Despite Clouds
Only a cloud-burst or a six-inch snow will postpone Dandelion day scheduled to begin at 4 this afternoon, sponsors say.
A whistle at 4 p.m. will cut short the 3:30 classes. Food booths go into operation at that time, serving hot dogs, baked beans, potato chips, ice cream bars, and cold drinks.
A "Life" photographer will be on hand to take pictures, Charles Wright, founder of Dandelion day, will be here to crown the queen and confer the degree on the most popular faculty member, the YWCA has food for 4,000 starving diggers, and Lynn Craig's band will play for a street dance in front of the Chemistry laboratory.
As the baskets are filled, workers will deposit them in booths in front of Snow hall and Fowler shops. The "two for one" slogan is being carried out with one bushel dug entitling a person to a vote for his favorite student queen candidate and faculty member.
The queen coronation and the conferring of the degree on the faculty member will take place at 8 p.m. during the intermission of the street dance which will be held from 7:30 to 9:30.
Sixty acres of land costing $15,200,
were purchased by the University
Endowment association at an auction
 yesterday.
Six Fine Arts Students In Recital Tomorrow
Fine Arts students will participate in a student recital at 3:30 p.m. tomorrow in Frank Strong auditorium
60 Acres Purchased By Endowment Group
morrow in Frank Strong auditorium. They are Ruth Dudley and E.M. Bracks, voice; and Ruth Glazier, Martha Beaith, Maxine Dunkleberg, and Ralph Conner, piano. Miss Ruth Curtcut, associate professor of piano, will assist Conner by playing the orchestral part on second piano in the "Concerto in C minor No. III" (Beethoven).
The 26th annual contest for Kansas high school newspapers, conducted by the University department of journalism, closes today, according to Elmer F. Beth, journalism professor.
The Endowment association already owned 216 acres adjoining the new property, which is located about one-half mile southwest of the University between the Pioneer cemetery and No. Six school.
Included on the property are a cottage, a large farm house, and two stone barns. No immediate plans are being made for use of the land.
Contest Closes Today For High School Papers
Judges are members of the journalism department. Any school in the state publishing a newspaper or conducting a school page in a city paper was allowed to enter.
Lawson to Kansas City
Dean Paul B. Lawson will speak at the commencement of a class in secretarial techniques, sponsored by the University extension division, in Kansas City tonight. Gerald Pearson, secretary of the extension division bursar, will also attend.
WEATHER
Kansas-Mostly cloudy with occasional light rain or drizzle east today becoming partly cloudy and warmer west this afternoon. Cloudy to partly cloudy and continued cool tonight. Low in lower 30's extreme west to lower 40's east.