1945
University DAILY KANSAN
STUDENT NEWS PAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Thursday, Nov. 1, 1945
43rd Year No.28
Lawrence Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas
4,000 Bus Employes Join Wage Strike
Washington. (UP)—Some 4,000 Greyhound bus employees joined the ranks of striking wage earners today, as the nation's top labor leaders announced they would use the new government wage-price policy to break up a log-jam of disputes holding up reconversion.
The walkout halted operations of some 1,000 buses—enough to accommodate 40,000 persons a day.
London. (UP)—Britian's Labot government announced today that it was prepared to take over British civil aviation on a world-wide basis and the empire communications system of cables and wireless.
Munich. (UP)—A secret list of more than 200 American Nazis has been discovered along with the sketch of a swastika flag designed to fly over the United States in 1951. it was disclosed today.
The list was unearthed from more than 22 tons of Nazi party files.
U.S. Smokers Had Wartime Fag-Jag
Washington. (UP) Americans are smoking 50 per cent more cigarettes than before the war the agriculture department reported today.
department. Report During the first eight months of 1945, civilians lighted cigarettes at the yearly average of two packs a week for every man, woman and child. That period covered the war's greatest shortage in popular brands.
Washington. (UP)—The multimillion dollar fortune of Emperor Hirohito will be used to pay Japanese reparations to the allies, Edwin W. Pauley, head of the American reparations commission said today.
Jerusalem. (UP)—Jewish extremists cut Palestine railways at 50 places from Dan to Beersheba, wrecked trains and blew up police boats in a series of coordinated attacks last night and early today.
RAF Fighter Planes Machine-gun Natives
Batavia. (UP)—RAF fighter airplanes machine-gunned Indonesian extremists today for the first time, clearing the way for outnumbered British troops to recapture most of the interior strong point of Melang.
US Navy Transports Chinese Troops
In Batavia, representatives of the Dutch government and the unrecognized Indonesian republic began informal talks to end hostilities and reach a political agreement.
Moscow. (UP)—Foreign Commissar V. M. Molotov last night rejected a request by the Anglo-American press association in Moscow that Russia abandon censorship of press dispatches to the United States and Great Britain.
Marriage Can Be Difficult
Malden, Mass. (UP)-Wesley D. Medaris of Malden walked into City Hall to obtain a marriage license, but walked out again in custody of a policeman who arrested him for non-support of three children by a former marriage.
New Students At Convo Tonight
A convocation for all new students will be at 7:30 tonight in Fraser hall, Henry Werner, dean of student affairs, announced today. Attendance will be required.
Speaking for the University, Chancellor Deane W. Malott will welcome the students. Mary J CoX, All-Student Council president will greet them on behalf of the students. Dean Werner and Capt. Chester A. Kunz, N.R.O.T.C. commander, will give short talks.
short talks.
Tickets for parties to be given by faculty members for new students will be distributed at the convocation. Each faculty member will entertain 15 students tomorrow night. The evening will be spent playing cards, singing, or whatever the group wishes to do, Dean Werner said. Refreshments will be served.
136 New Veterans Register Today
Students in the 12-week term registered today in the basement of Frank Strong hall.
One hundred and thirty-six new veterans were among registrants, Dr. Leonard H. Axe, director of the K.U. Veterans bureau, announced.
K.O. Veterans Bldg.
Of this number, 70 per cent are
new students; 80 per cent have
served overseas; 33 per cent are
married; and 40 per cent of the
married veterans have children.
These figures are approximately the same as statistics on the other 300 veterans already enrolled at the University, Dr. Axe said.
Ex-Army Captain Joins Hospital Staff
Dr. Monti L. Belch, former army captain, will assume duties Saturday as half-time physician at the Watkins Memorial hospital.
kills medicinal animals. A graduate of the School of Medicine in 1940, he was chief medical officer at the North American Aviation plant in Kansas City until he entered the army in September, 1942. He served two years in the Aleutian islands and the European theater.
Dr. Belot will have an office downtown. His wife and son are with him in Lawrence.
The first issue of the Jayhawker, student magazine, will appear about Nov. 20, Hanna Hedrick, editor-in-chief, announced today.
First Jayhawker Off Press About Nov. 20, Hedrick Says
Students may obtain their copy at the Union book exchange, and subscriptions may still be purchased in the Jayhawker office, Miss Hedrick explained.
French club will meet at 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday in room 113, Frank
Strong holl. Miss Mattie Crumrine,
club sponsor, said today.
French Club Plans Meeting
Tau Sigma To Pledge 20
Tau Sigma pleading ceremonies for 20 girls will be held in Robinson gym at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Miss Gloria Smith, advisor, said today, Patricia Power is a new pledge.
We Support Chiang Forces, WedemeyerSays
Chungking. (UP)China's undeclared civil war spread to the Manchurian border today. Communist outposts in the shadow of the great wall temporarily halted central government forces in the first frontier skirmish.
Richard W. Johnston, veteran United Press Pacific war correspondent, reported from the frontier that thousands of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek's government troops were massing for an all-out assault on the frontier defenses after the first rebuff.
The government forces, landed at the North China port of Chinwangtao, were armed with American flame-throwers, bazookas, mortars, field guns, and machine guns.
Spread of fighting to the Manchurian border added a grave new note to internal strife in China. Civil war between nationalists and Communists already was raging in 11 other provinces, and informed sources feared 2,000,000 troops 1,000,000 on each side—soon may be fighting.
fighting. At Honolulu, Lt. Gen. Albert C. Wedemeyer, American commander for China, reiterated that the United States would continue to support Chiang and the central government.
Such support, however, did not include the use of American soldiers or facilities against the Communists he said. The American's mission in China was solely to assist Chiang in repatriating 4,000,000 Japanese troops.
Union Addition Plans Presented to Group
100pS. Should Chiang ask American aid in moving his troops for a direct assault against the Communists, Wedemeyer said, the request would be politely refused.
Architect's studies including a bowling alley and an enlarged soda fountain with space for dancing in the proposed addition to the Union building were presented to the Union operating committee yesterday, Miss Hermina Zipple, secretary, said today.
are included in the tentative plans Committee members present were Miss Zipple; Karl Klooz, bursar; Henry Wenner, dean of student affairs; Jack Miller, alumnus; and six students representing the All-Student Council.
Additional ballroom space, enlargement of the lounge and cafeteria, and more meeting rooms also are included in the tentative plans.
Operation Aiding Fight Against Communists Delays Return of American Sailors
By RICHARD W. JOHNSTON (United Press Staff Correspondent)
Barbey warned that if the United States assume responsibility completing this entire transportation operation, "it may be fully a year before the boys get home."
Halloween Goblins 'Snuck' In For a Night of Spoofing Spooking
Aboard Adm. Barbey's Flagship off Chinwangtao, North China. (UP)—A fourth flotilla of U.S. navy transports arrived today carrying Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek's troops to this danger spot of China's civil war. New contingents of Chungking
I questioned Vice Adm. Daniel E. Barbey, commander of this naval force, regarding discontent, and he held out some hope for an early return to the United States.
freeing American ports. Approximately 100 LST's and an undesignated number of Liberty ships are engaged in this transport operation. Adm. Barbey, who sees virtually eye to eye with his seamen, proposed that the LST's be assigned to the Japanese for repatriation, and the Liberty ships be assigned to Chinese not only for the distribution of troops but to assist Chinese foreign trade.
forces will join thousands of other American-equipped soldiers massed along the Manchurian border opposite Communist troops, who have sworn to resist penetration of the frontier.
Adm. Barbey suggested that U.S ships now engaged in transporting Chinese troops and repatriating Japanese be manned and operated by Chinese and Japanese nationals, thus freeing American personnel.
Communism 'Merely A Goal,' Pares Says
"All Russians take it for granted that they have not achieved communism yet," Sir Bernard explained. "They want economic security and believe communism will enable them to reach that ideal."
Meantime widespread discontent developed among 50,000 homesick U.S. sailors who have been engaged in transporting Chinese troops and repatriating Japanese to and from North China.
"Communism is a goal for Russia as much as Christianity is a goal for us," Sir Bernard Pares, English authority on Russia, told a group of students and faculty members in the Union lounge yesterday afternoon.
Jayhawk Halloween goblins haunted the campus last night, leaving silent evidence of their presence.
afternoon.
Sir Bernard, presented by the
Forums board, answered questions
on Russia, George Caldwell, Forums
board chairman, introduced the
speaker.
Football tackling dummies in Memorial stadium were uprooted but Uncle Jimmy Green, frequent victim of pranksters, is undecorated this afternoon.
Chi Omega's dressed in the dark today, after pranksters found the main electrical switch about 1:20 this morning. Study ended abruptly at that time. Cars in front of the house were decorated with soaped windows and "For Sale" signs.
Smashed bottles and tin cans adorned the porches of sorority houses, while a sign on one house
inquired. "Have you changed your oil yet?" Pledges were busy this morning removing a variety of long, narrow paper which was interwoven among trees and bushes in their front yards.
Coeds to Sign For Lincoln Trip
"All women who plan to attend the football game in Nebraska Saturday, even though they may not be away overnight, must sign out at this office before 5 p.m. Friday." Miss Marie Miller, assistant adviser of women, announced today.
Women will be asked their means of transportation, the hour of leaving and probable time of return whether they are going in a private automobile and the name of the driver, Miss Miller said.
Pep Groups Charter Busses to Lincoln
College juniors and seniors should register at the College office Monday through Wednesday for the English proficiency examination to be given Saturday, Nov. 10. Mrs. Robert Calderwood, head of the writing laboratory, announced today. Students failing to register may not take the examination.
Jay James and Ku Ku's, pep organizations, have chartered two 37-passenger busses to Lincoln for the Kansas-Nebraska football game Saturday. Earl Falkenstien, athletic association secretary, announced today.
Students to Register For English Exam
The organizations will leave Lawrence early Saturday morning and return late Saturday night. Vacancies on busses may be filled by any University student, Mr. Falkenstien said.
'Nihilate Nebraska' Will Be Rally Cry Tomorrow Morning
'Nihilate Nebraska will be the cry of Jayhawkers when they rally in front of Robinson gymnasium at 10:20 a.m. tomorrow.
Since the examination, open to juniors and seniors, is given only once each semester, and since passing it is a requirement for graduation, all juniors are strongly advised to take it as soon as possible, she said. Upperclassmen who fail the exam will be required to take it again. If they fall a second time they must enroll in a refresher course, "English 10."
course, English 10.
The examination is a test of simple expository writing.
WEATHER
Kansas—Partly cloudy tonight and tomorrow. Cooler tonight southeast and extreme east. Low temperatures near 40 extreme west to 45 to 50 east. Warmer tomorrow west and north central.