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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
OCTOBER 16,1945
University
DAILY KANSAN
Student Newspaper of the UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Member of the Kansas Press Association, National Editorial Association, and the American Society of Advertising Represen by the National Advertising Service, 420 Madison Ave., New York City.
Mail subscription: $3 a semester, $4.50 a year, plus 2% tax (in Lawrence) add 1 a semester postage). Purchased in Lawrence, Kan., on or before Saturdays and Sundays, University holidays, and examination periods. Entered at Post Office at Lawrence, Sept. 17, 1910 at the Post Office at Lawrence, Kan., under act of March 3, 1879.
NEWS STAFF
MARY TURNKING ... Managing Editor
JOAN VEATCH ... Asst. Managing Editor
VIRGINIA VAN ORDER ... News
MARY MARGARET GAYNOR ... Sports Editor
PAT PENNY ... Sports Editor
LION KEN ... Telegraph editor
BILLIE HAMILTON ... Feature editor
JANE ANDERSON ... Military
CLEO NORRIUS ... Asst. Sports Editor
MARGARET NORRIUS ... Sports Editor
CLEA ALBRIGHT ... Asst. Telegraph editor
BUTY JEWNINGS ... Campus Editor
EDITORIAL STAFF
THAD MAMSH ... Editor-in-Chief
MARY MORRILL
FRANKLIN FEARING } Editorial Associates
ORVILLE ROBERTS
BUSINESS STAFF
NANCY TOMLINSON ... Business Manager
BETTY BEACH ... Advertising Manager
Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor:
The Daily Kansan
The Daily Kansan isn't exposing anything. The fact is obvious that student government here at K.U. is in a disgraceful condition. For some time, contempt for student "leaders" and disgust with their infantile antics have been increasing.
I am confident that it is not outmoded. Functioning properly it can play an invaluable role in promoting student welfare. The value of any student government, however, lies in its ability to tackle, effectively and democratically, the problems of the rank and file of the student body.
The contributions of student government to this campus have been enormous. What's wrong today? Is student government out-moded, does it lack support, or is it controlled by inferior leaders?
Student government should neither be an avenue through which students place their photographs in publication, nor a childish attempt to ape national political activities.
There is absolutely no place in a superior educational institution such as our University for a student "government" which has become a personality complex factory.
Sincerely,
Sincerely,
John E. DeMott
The Daily Kansan Dear Editor:
A scenic drive to graze the brow of old Mount Oread! Precisely what we've needed—for a great picnic, or is it A carillon tower whose golden notes shall stir long dead echoes in the hills and valleys. Precisely what we've needed to bring new life to the world?
Both are worthy projects—conceded. Both show fertile imagination and an aesthetic quality, both show a real capacity to seek of knowledge of what this University really needs.
Imagine what the battered bulk of Bailey Chem would look like if it had a $350,000 face lifting! See in your mind's eye the quality. Why, why oh must people in responsible positions be allowed to make such absurd decisions without a thorough knowledge of the facts involved? How would you see the needs, instead of scenic beauty?
We need good professors—Kansas edu-
cator admit that. And we need more of
them.
We need equipment for every department in the University. Kansas is losing equipment and doesn't effort to better herself. Attack the facts if you will, but think, too, of the many schools because Kansas cannot furnish them adequate facilities.
Equipment, instructors, expansion of scholastic activities, are what we need. This would be the true memorial not blind, pseudo-idealism and bell towers.
Sincerely, D.L.
Psi Chi to Meet
Prof. R.H. Wheeler announces the first meeting of the Psi Chi honorary fraternity at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow in the psychology department,
Rock Chalk Talk
By JOAN HARRIS
Reasonable rates at Gower Place—Kappa actives are calling their little ones heels these days and it's all because they have no hose. When the pledges walked out, why did they have to put an ad in the papers stating, "Nylons for sale! Inquire by calling 718.
"Since that day Sigma Chis, Fliijis, and all the other outfits have had a tough time getting on the lire; it's always so buzzing with the gam business.
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Good evening, sir—A pair of seagoing football fans from the good ship PT-7 double-dated to the Washburn game Friday. Loren (Luke) Burch, the better half, made good use of the family car until the stroke of midnight when he had to be back aboard.
But since backseat driver Jimmy Stewart was the Master-at-Arms at "club 7" and didn't have to be tucked in bed quite so early, Luke gave him the keys and the permission to keep the buggy out a little later on the condition that he drive it back to the old homestead, somewhere on Indinana street, and deposit the keys in the south window.
The next day dawned and Mrs. Burch stepped out with the intention of shopping downtown. She didn't have to walk very much farther than a block to catch up with her car.
It seems that Jimmy had been slightly confused (all those houses looked just alike) and had parked the buggy down the street. The navy instructor who happens to live there said that he thought he had heard prowlers in the night, but Mrs. Burch explained that it was only Jim dropping the keys through his south window.
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Second only to Swoonatra—For
Veteran Pressman's Veteran Son Joins University Press
Army veteran Edward Barnes, son of Ned Barnes, who has been a University pressman for 26 years, has joined the printing staff of the University Press. Veteran Barnes (the younger) was pressman in the army at Honolulu for 34 months.
Thomas Larrick, who received the master of arts degree from the School of Engineering and Architecture in 1932, will represent the University of Kansas at the inauguration of Dr. William A. Shimer as president of Marietta college, Marietta, Ohio, Satiday.
Larrick at Marietta
those girls who don't already know it—Gordon Reynolds is back in town! Now is the time for all good fan club pledges to ask for his autograph.
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Best Performance of the Week—Tie between Sadie Pippha, Theta, punting the pigskin in front of the Phi Gam house and Fred Daneke explaining how to make a graham cracker-marshmellow sandwich at the Kappa Sig hayrack ride.
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It must have been crowded—One day last week the triple threat: Jean (Oliver) Moore, Orville Roberts, and Jim Crook, decided that they would have to get together for a ripping game of Monopoly (paper money, mortgages, and all that). Accordingly, they appointed Jean to pick out a cozy corner of the campus for their playoff.
Though Jean couldn't find anything appropriate on the Hill, he did all right by the boys. He reserved the Crystal room of the Eldridge hotel and the game lasted until 4 a.m. Saturday.
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And they didn't have a hymn book
—When Thelta and Phi Delt pledge babies walked out over the weekend, left the bannisters and appliances well polished with cleansing cream and there were oceans of ink in all bathtubs. At Lone Star lake they concentrated on rescuing the drowned and drowning and in retrieving Joan Joseph from barb wire fences.
The only blight of the entire day of blissful freedom was that the cabin they had reserved was directly next door to a church meeting with the results that Kathy McBride couldn't jitterbug to T. Dorsey's "Boogie Woogie" and Rusty Baltis couldn't enjoy his celery.
The first issue of Kan-Do, the new paper for independent students, will be ready for distribution tomorrow, Bois Thompson, president, announced today.
First Issue of Kan-Do Ready Tomorrow
"Kan-Do will include news and views of independent students and activity plans of their organization," Miss Thompson said.
A permanent staff has not been selected. Applications for the positions of editor, business manager, and advertising manager may be made at the Independents' office in the sub-basement of the Union building.
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GREAT MUSIC OF ALL KINDS
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OFFICIAL BULLETIN
University of Kansas
Monday, October 15, 1945
Notice at publication
office, 222A Frank St.
hall at 9:30 a.m. on day of
publication.
University of Kansas
Presidents or chairmen of all student organizations on the campus must report to Henry Werner, dean of student affairs, in room 228, Frank Strong, by Thursday, Oct.18, to fill out information cards and eligibility lists—Dean Werner.
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An important meeting of Dramatics Workshop will be at 4:30 p.m. today at the Little Theatre in Green hall.
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All new and old members are asked to attend.—Virginia Urban president.
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All-Student Council will meet at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16 in the Pine room of the Union building—Mary Joe Cox, president.
Tau Sigma tryouts will be held tonight in Robinson gymnasium. Students whose names start with the initial A to M will meet at 7:30.
Don't feel abused if a professor springs a shotgun quiz in your 8:30 class tomorrow. Remember that those poor students who started out in the July semester will be knee-deep in finals.
July Semester Exams Begin Tomorrow
For four days they will attend classes as usual, to probe their brains for intellectual morsels painfully digested during the summer, while most vacationing University students were concerned only with acquiring sun tans and watching the war news.
As they forget about sleep and grow gray over facts and formulas, these summer session students will gaze groggily toward the one bright spot looming ahead—their 10-day vacation, lasting until the 12-week semester begins Nov. 1.
Those whose names begin with the initial N to Z will meet at 8:15. All students are requested to wear sports clothes, preferably shorts.
Active members please be at the gymnasium promptly at 7:15, and bring your dues.
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