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LAWRENCE, KANSAS, FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 1945
NUMBER 170
42nd YEAR
Okinawa Battle Reaches Climax; MacArthur, Stillwell Meet to Plan Rumored China Land Operations
(International News Service)
Okinawa battle raced toward an end today. Primary factor in swinging the spotlight in the huge land mass where the Japs first began their agression against China eight years ago, was the meeting of General Douglas MacArthur and Joseph W. Sillwell.
Stillwell, recently replaced as commander of Allied forces in China, was revealed to have toured the Pacific areas, spending some time in the Philippines where he conferred with MacArthur, who has all Army forces in the Pacific.
In addition, some 1,353 Nips were previously listed as prisoners, and estimates were that the remaining enmey number scarcely 12,000 of the original 85,000 on the island when the campaign began.
Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz revealed that the Japs suffered the loss of at least 66,400 killed in the bloody battle since it began on April 1.
The American marines and doughboys enjoyed overwhelming superiority, greater than ever enjoyed by a United States army in any Pacific battle.
Many observers believed the talk may have involved preparation for major land operations in China, on which subject "Vinegar Joe" is master, having directed the Allied forces in the Burma-China areas since the opening days of the Pacific war.
Now that the weather was clearing, they were also making increasing use of flame throwing tanks and formidable forces of aircraft.
K-Book and Student directory staffs will be announced Monday and Tuesday, Doris Bixby, chairman of the publications committee, announced today.
K-Book, Directory Staffs to Be Chosen
The west wing of the Frank Strong hall was completed in 1919.
Elmer Beth, associate professor of journalism, Elizabeth Meguiar, adviser of women, and Henry Werner, dean of student affairs, will meet with the committee which includes Marjorie Free, Robert Buechel and Miss Bixby, at 4:30 p. m. in the Union building today to make the appointments for the K-book.
L. C. Woodruff, registrar, and Dean Werner will meet with the committee Monday to decide upon the Student Directory editor.
Orchestra Rehearses For Spring Concert
Dress rehearsal for the 75-piece University symphony orchestra will be held from 7 until 11 p. m. Sunday night to "smooth off the rough spots," in preparation for the annual spring concert Monday night in Hoch, Russell L. Wiley, director, said today.
"Frankly, I didn't think they could do it." Mr. Wiley said, but they have done an excellent job through their loyalty and hard work."
"Very few colleges and universities in the country are maintaining the size orchestra we are," Mr. Wiley stated. The orchestra has prepared the concert within the last six weeks, he added.
Strong Hall Completed in 1919
Russia Yields On Veto Issue
San Francisco—The United Nations conference moved toward a speedy ending today following the yielding of Russia on the veto issue.
A note from President Truman handed Premier Stalin by Harry Hopkins brought about the change in Russian attitude. The agreement knocked the biggest stumbling block from the path of success of the conference.
Under the present arrangement no one of the Big Five will be able to veto "freedom of hearing and discussion" of international disputes submitted to the security council of the projected new league."
'Fighting Hawk' Drawn By 'Yogi' Takes A Bow
The "Fighting Jayhawk" following the trend of the times, is rapidly taking the place of the original Jayhawk, the mythical bird of Kansas
With a gleam in his eye, his feet planted firmly on the ground, chest thrown out into the third dimension, tail feathers ruffled, and an aggressive stance, he depicts the "ready to go" atmosphere of the campus at the present time. "Wear" Williams. Originated Custom
Edwin Browne, director of public relations, discovered the drawing in the Kansas print shop while aiding Donald Alderson, senior class president, in finding a design for the senior class reminders.
will Be Printed on Senior Reminder Now after two years of obscurity following a short life in 1943, the "Fighting Jayhawk" will be printed on the senior reminders, which are pamphlets containing senior graduation activities.
Williams Originated Cartoon Eugene "Yogi" Williams, cartoonist for the Jayhawker, the Kansan, and the Sour Owl, designed the "Jayhawk Warrior" two years ago. After being put to use on two occasions, it was forgotten until this spring.
"Yogi" who is stationed in Germany, unaware that his version of the Jayhawk had gained popularity competing with that of the traditional Jayhawk. agreed to let any
Characteristically Persian, however, are his dark wavy hair and dark eyes. He always wears a good luck horse-shoe ring of Persian design. "The Persian horses are very good," he explains proudly.
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While on the boat to America, a 77 day voyage, Kolt met Paul Chua, a Battenfeld resident from China. Reaching America, they separated but remained in contact with each other through letters.
Persian Student Finds America As Appealing As Pictured in Books
About two and one-half years ago the Persian government laxed its restriction on citizens leaving Persia to study in other countries.
Koli had no definite plans as to which school he would attend, so when Paul described the University of Kansas to him, he made plans to retrace his steps as far as Lawrence. Has Persian Characteristics
Khodogholi Amini, a student at the University since May 28, had read a lot about America via Life and Movie Guide. It sounded good to him so he decided to try it out.
Several Persian rugs, a hand-made
His opinion now is "America is wonderful because the people are very kind, considerate and helpful." And about the University, he remarked. 'It is very beautiful.'
"Then I must return to Persia," he says, "because I must serve my country." Under British direction the petroleum industry has assumed prime importance in Persia.
Koli spent one complete year preparing to come to America. Forms were completed and filed, passports procured, and various branches of the immigration department contacted.
"Koli," which is the name his friends have given him, lives at Battenfeld hall, the most cosmopolitan place on the campus. After completing a course in petroleum engineering, he wants to practice a year in America.
Will Return to Serve Persia
silver cigarette case and cigarette box are among the Persian articles he brought to America.
K.U. Publicity Bureau Headed by Browne Now in Frank Strong
In addition to his classes, Koli is
The one university in Persia is located in Teheran, scene of the recent Big Three conferences. "Teheran is the most beautiful city of Persia and the most beautiful city of the East." Koli believes.
Moving for the first time in two decades, the publicity bureau, formerly located in the northeast corner of the Journalism building, will be in room 200 of Frank Strong hall.
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The business and advertising staffs of the Daily Kansan will occupy the rooms vacated by the publicity bureau.
R. Edwin Browne, director of public relations, is assisted by Mazzie Lane, College junior, in distributing news information about the University.
The stenographic bureau, located in the Journalism building, will be allowed to expand to the rooms formerly occupied by the Daily Kansas.
Dr. J.E. Jacobs Appointed Principal Of High School by Regents; Two Other Appointments Approved
Three appointments of new persons to faculty and staff positions at the University were approved by the Board of Regents yesterday.
Dr. John E. Jacobs will be principal of University High school, Dr. E. G. Kennedy will be assistant professor of education and a counsellor in the vocational guidance office, and Miss Sara Patterson will instruct in home economics and nursing education.
Spring Theme Set For Senior Cakewalk; Tickets on Sale
As the last University sponsored dance of the semester, the Cakewalk tomorrow night will carry out a spring theme as a contrast to the prospects of another rainy weekend, Ruth Prentice, chairman of the dance committee said today.
Tickets have been on sale since Wednesday on the first floors of Frank Strong and Fraser halls, in the Union building from 5 to 7 p.m. for the benefit of the Navy men, and in the fraternity houses. Tickets also will be sold at the Military Science building Saturday night at the dance.
Dr. Jacobs will also be assistant professor of education and director of student teachers in the high school and public schools
Dutch Holland and his band will play at the informal dance from 9 to 12 p. m.
Though it now cannot be associated with any kind of cake, the original Cakewalk centered around a lottery. Tickets were sold for the privilege of "cakewalking" around a table adorned with a particularly appetizing pastry to the accompaniment of the piano. In the manner of a game of "musical chairs", when the music stopped the person in front of the cake won it. Later, the Cakewalk grew into a struring dance featured in the old-time minstrel shows.
Lightning Hits S.O.W. Work Stop Ordered
When lightning struck the power line at the Sunflower Ordnance works, putting the water pumps out of use, an order for a four-day work stoppage was issued this morning.
Production workers of the 4 o'clock shift today were told not to come to work as were succeeding shifts of workers up to 8 o'clock Tuesday. Maintenance workers were told to come to work as usual.
Inter-Fraternity Dance Tonight at Eldridge
The annual Inter-fraternity dance will be tonight at the Hotel Eldridge, according to Bob Stewart, president of the Inter-fraternity Council.
Tommy Douglas and his band from Kansas City will play for the dance. Douglas appeared on the campus several months ago when he and his orchestra played for the Tri...
The dance, which will be semi-formal, will be in the Eldridge ballroom. Each fraternity has been all-touched seven tickets.
of Lawrence effective Aug. 15.
Received Master's from K.U.
He received his bachelor of science degree in education at Pittsburgh Teachers college in 1930, his master of science degree at the University in 1935, and his doctor of philosophy degree at the University in 1942. He is a former principal of the junior high school in Lawrence and at Osawatomie.
Dr. Kennedy's appointment will become effective July 1. At present he is the chief of the vocational advisement and guidance sub-division of the veteran's administration office in Kansas City, Mo.
He is a graduate of Kirksville, Mo.
State Teachers college with a master
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The course will give three hours extension credit in the School of Business. Class work will include theory and practices of modern accounting, statements, books of accounts, entries, and other accepted accounting training practices. Classes will meet once a week for 23 weeks.
Second Class Section In Accounting Begins
The second section of an accounting I class, begun May 30, will be started at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Y.M.C.A. building, Kansas City, Mo., Guy V. Keeler, assistant director of the extension division, which is sponsoring the class, said this morning.
The second section is being opened because of an overflow enrollment of the opening session of the first section, Mr. Keeler said.
The Y. W. C. A. will hold its installation of officers and last meeting of the year at 9 a.m. Sunday in Myers hall, Rosalie Erwin, president, announced today.
The instructor will be Dr. R. O. Baker.
Y.W.C.A. to Have Installation Sunday
Officers including the entire new cabinet, and the new advisory board will be installed. The ceremony will be for all members of the organization.
Speakers will be Rachel Vanderwerf, executive secretary; Lonnie Kelley, former president; and Miss Erwin. The theme of their talks will be taken from words the late President Franklin Roosevelt spoke the night before he died.
"The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. Let us move forward with strong and active service and faith," he said.