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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, JUNE 1, 1945
Kansan Comments
Letter to the Editor
It would certainly seem that a staff of University librarians would be above hiding behind the well-known skirts of the global conflict to excuse pure and simple inefficiencies.
A journalism student returned two books well within the allotted time recently. The books were neglected on the desk, and eventually removed by another student, apparently operating from the wrong side of the desk. Soon the student who had returned the books received urgent return notices, and then, a bill for $1.18, the cost of the two books. Finally, the books were returned to the desk and discovered, and the student's bill was reduced to the ninety cents "overdue" fine!
Another student checked a volume out through the main circulation desk last week. In two days, the student got an order from the library to return the book at once, because it was a reference book which was not to be taken from the building. When he complied, he was requested to pay one dollar and a half as a penalty! A penalty, mind you, for the oversight of the checking librarian.
One thing is sure—the Library should depend for operational funds upon appropriation, instead of exorbitant penalties upon students for its own mismanagement.
Books are lost, as well as temps, in the busy times in front of the main desk. There are often far too few attendants at these times, but when there is little or no business the desk is overstaffed. Some of these situations could be avoided with a little thoughtful care.
If the war has minimized the staff, then its members should be better-trained and more conscientious. One realization which seemingly hasn't occurred to many, is that those on the inside of the little pens are really in the employ of those on the outside—T.M.
(Editor's note: While the student may complain about the inefficiency of the library staff, he must at the same time, realize the other side of the picture. The library is open 14 hours a day, and the job of staffing at this time is a terrific one.
Students may complain, also, to other students on the situation, but
Power's Model Shows Hair Do's Do Double Duty
Hair do's that can be made to look like hats and hair do's for beach, office and hot weather wear were demonstrated by Miss Mauri Helda. Powers model, who was on campus recently.
Student Used for Model
The thick golden hair of Marilyn Carlson, College sophomore, was used for an exhibition of cofeeurs fresh from the best salons in New York.
There were a few torturous moments for Miss Carlson, when the representative pulled, twisted and knotted her long tresses. The audience of 50 women leaned forward eagerly in their seats to watch the operation.
In a few minutes the latest in hair styles was revealed, and with a few titterings from the observers. What they saw was definitely something new but just a little startling. Audience Skedential of New Style
The audience looked skeptical as they beheld the blonde hair that had a few minutes before hung loosely to the shoulders in campus fashion, now in one large bump upon the top of the head.
The audience settled back in relieved silence, when Miss Helda was satisfied to braid Miss Carlson's hair, conservatively, so that it perched two or three inches above the head like two giant coils.
a library official reports that only one person within the past two years has been sufficiently peeved to bother to come to his office and check the figures.
There is a war on. The low wages paid to the staff are partially responsible for the high turnover in help. Library business is irregular, depending on classroom assignments, weather conditions, and what is happening on the hill.
All these problems must be taken into consideration before a final decision on the question can be made. To clarify the picture, the Kansan will print a statement from the library in next week's paper.)
Rock Chalk Talk
By CATHY PILLER
After the Gamma Phi seniors had left on their annual walk-out the other night, underclassmen got busy with a little dirty work. They gathered up the thirteen seniors' thirty-plus pictures, carried them down to a favorite V-12 spot, and left strict instructions that the proprietor give them to no one. You can imagine the seniors' surprise when they strolled down main street and suddenly saw their belovedstaring them in the face from the one and only—"Johny's."
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In order to try to fit girls in blue jeans Joy Godbehere's father had the thirty Pi Phi freshmen give their measurements to his company. After sample pairs were made and brought back, Mr. Godbehere asked the girls to put them on and try the fit. His directions on how he wanted it done:
"Just write down the measurements on your slip—I mean on your white slip—I mean on the piece of paper I gave you."
Maxine Gunsolly caught a huge
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cockroach for Mary Morris' bug collection and took it up to Mary's room. While she was replacing the bug in the cyanide bottle, the roach wiggled free and ran from bed to bed. Corky Child (known for her fear of bugs) let forth such blood curdling screams that double quiet hour fines were placed on the room. She placed her hands against the door and refused to be quiet or to let anyone leave the room until the bug was found. Things had almost quieted down when Ellie Churchill said, "Did you know that cockroaches chew your eyelashes off while you're asleep?" Corky's bed hasn't been slept in since.
The cause of the screams issuing from the Alpha Chi house the past week is greater than the mere escape of a bug. Someone brought home a human hand from the anatomy lab which, after a stay in several people's beds, was placed on the telephone. Several freshmen developed a case of chronic fear when their unknowing hands reached for the
Guggenheim Secretary Visits Dr. Henry Allen Moe, New York, secretary-general of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial foundation, visited the University today.
Final blow came Thursday morning; early morning wakers stumbled through the dark halls and ran right into the clammy hand which was hanging from the light, complete with a big ring, a fine bracelet, and bright red nail polish.
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IMPORTANT CHANGES IN PASSENGER TRAIN SCHEDULES
EFFECTIVE JUNE 3rd. Union Pacific passenger train schedules will be changed as follows:
WESTBOUND (Read down)
EASTBOUND [Read up]
Local 39— Daily
10:45 PM LV. KANSAS CITY, MO. AR.
10:55 PM Lv. Kansas City, Kansas. Lv.
11:45 PM Lv. Lawrence Lv.
12:30 AM Lv. Topeka Lv.
Lv. Silver Lake Lv.
Lv. Rossville Lv.
1:03 AM Lv. St. Mary Lv.
Lv. Belvue Lv.
1:20 AM Lv. Wamago Lv.
Lv. St. George Lv.
1:45 AM Lv. Manhattan Lv.
Lv. Ogdensburg Lv.
Lv. Funston Lv.
2:17 AM Ft. Riley Lv.
2:40 AM Lv. Junction City Lv.
Lv. Kansas Falls Lv.
2:59 AM Chapman Lv.
3:15 AM Detroit Lv.
3:27 AM Abilene Lv.
3:42 AM Solomon Lv.
4:10 AM Ar. Salina Lv.
Pony Express— 38—Daily
7:40 AM
7:25 AM
6:35 AM
6:00 AM
¥ 9:41 AM
9:28 AM
9:10 AM
¥ 8:49 AM
8:45 AM
8:30 AM
¥ 8:03 AM
¥ 7:56 AM
7:50 AM
7:35 AM
7:15 AM
Local 40— Daily
12:05 PM
11:53 AM
11:00 AM
10:20 AM
¥ 6:18 PM
¥ 6:08 PM
5:58 PM
¥ 5:48 PM
5:40 PM
¥ 5:30 PM
5:20 PM
¥ 4:50 PM
¥ 4:43 PM
4:40 PM
4:30 PM
¥ 4:10 PM
4:00 PM
3:50 PM
3:40 PM
3:20 PM
¥ 3:10 PM
3:00 PM
f Stops on signal only.
No changes in other main line passenger train schedules, eastbound or westbound. Consult local agent for times of departure and arrival.