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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, MAY 28, 1945
Kansan Comments What Is Our Nation Fighting For---- Victory, or Peace, from Russians?
If a situation we are now witnessing should go on much longer, the United States may be pushed by a lot of unthinking people into another war.
That situation is the result of freely-running condemnation of the Soviet Union by critics who either do not know the truth, or deliberately disregard it. They go around yeling that we are being pushed around by Russia, and that "we might as well lick them, too, while we're at it."
Now this state of affairs, if it were not for its serious implications, would be almost ludicrous. We have not the slightest grounds for war against Russia, nor any reason or desire for such a war. Neither of us has any territory the other wants; there have been absolutely no "incidents" of any kind; and at the meeting of the two armies in Germany, it was amply demonstrated that there is an inclination between our people to get along together admirably.
Certainly Russia has adequate reason for suspicion of the western world. Until Germany's attack on her, all the western countries treated Russia with superciliousness, unfriendliness, and even contempt. Some of us may have thought there was good reason for such treatment.
True enough, our methods of effecting political change are different, and our economic systems highly divergent. The fact remains, however, that the Soviets saved many lives for the Western Allies at the expense of their own, and shortened the war appreciably. Certainly, we cannot attain our laudable goal of a civilized family of nations by considering Russia a stepchild.
Undoubtedly Marshal Stalin will, after a period, be inclined to relax his suspicion and questioning attitude. It is up to us to bring about his trust as soon as possible. A helpful state of mind would be to imagine our own leaders in his position. As long as we regard skepticism a normal American trait, we might as well look upon it as a healthy sign in Russia, too.
There is no doubt that the forthcoming meeting of the Big Three which is projected by Mr. Truman will accomplish much today calming Stalin's misgivings. We need not yield to Russia's every demand; diplomacy doesn't work that way. Neither should we expect her to accept any less security than she feels is necessary. There is certainly a happy medium. We must realize which differences are superficial and concentrate upon the eradication of those which are not—T.M.
University Daily Kansan
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Letters to the Editor
We are to have an all-University quiz file.
We can see the library one hundred years hence. The shelves are lined with volumes of old quizzes, some dating back as far as 1945. We take down a rare old edition, thumb through it—Inorganic Chemistry II, Davidson, spring semester, 1945, Vol. IV, Call No. 660, D142. It is dogeared and worn. There is talk of removing it from circulation. We move on to the new quiz shelf and look over a few recent quizzes by contemporary professors. None of them, however, come up to the high standards set in the Twentieth Century—the golden age of quiz writers.
There are no books in the library, there are no students; it is early in the semester. The few librarians are idle but there are several statisticians busy computing quiz grade averages relative to the number of old quizzes studied, and plotting these on graphs. There is one long-haired, lank, bespectacled student sitting at a table reading what appears to be a book. The librarians are curious. "Where did he get that book?" they say. "Must be a mental case."
After four weeks a throng of students presses into the library. There are not enough chairs. They stand about the walls, lean against the radiators, all feverishly studying last semester's quizzes. Then they leave and don't come back for another four weeks. This all began with the 1945 Student Council's "bring quiz files to the masses" movement.
Seriously, we think it is very fine of the Council to attempt to eliminate the unfair situation now existing on the campus, in which some students have access to old quizzes, papers, and reports, and some don't. Now nobody will have to study, for it is a fact that among the numerous discouragements to studying, quiz files rank high.
It may be, however, that with an official quiz file, professors will begin to change their questions and assignments thus making a more equitable and sound system all around.
Information about permanent positions in the Kansas City vicinity are available in the office of men's student affairs, room 228 Frank Strong hall, Dean Henry Werner announced.
Jobs in K.C. Open to Men
Quimby, Flew English Channel The first woman pilot to fly the English channel was Harriet Quimby, who made the trip in 1912.
Gordon Sabine, instructor in journalism, really keeps the Shack Rats on their tears. A recent story telling of a wedding and ending with the sentence, "The couple left for Florida, where he will receive a month's indoctrination," was posted by Mr. Sabine with the added exclamation, "And how!"
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Dave Whyte, Phi Delt V-12, was heard remarking that he wanted to go on a picnic with lemonade and chicken. Dave insists that he meant chicken of the fowl variety.
Seen acquiring a bit of good grooming from Shirley, Corlett, D.G., were Bud Wantland and Dick Nelson. Sigma Chi's, who dropped around for a manicure and ended up with just that, plus a picture and eyebrow pluck. Sweet, isn't it?
Society note: the senior engineers made a trip to the city last week to visit the power plants. We've heard of those Kayeon power plants!
Your Local Bus Service
Lt. Allphin, Liberated Arrives in New York
--his nickname of "Van" forever. So, during one of the intramural games last week, "Toughie" Burwell hit a single to right field, which the fielder missed. Just as Jim approached third base, he saw the ball whizizing his way, so he very calmly stopped it with his head, bouncing the ball about fifty feet, while old "Toughie" came in for a homer.
Lt. Robert C. Allphin, Lawrence,
University student in 1939 and 1940,
called from New York Thursday to notify his family that he had arrived from the European theater where he has been a German prisoner of war since February.
Jim Burwell, Phi Delt, decided that he'd show the brothers what a little toughie he really was and erase
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His wife lives in Plainview, Texas,
and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry
C. Albish live at 1045 Kentucky.
Orchids to the Navy for their morale-raising efforts during one of our "occasional light showers" last Thursday. Just when the downpour was heaviest and the blues had reached deep indigo, down the street swam the lads, singing "Into Each Life a Little Rain Must Fall."
Mrs. Alliphn said that her son had been missing in action since February, 1944, and that they had no word of him until last February.
Lieutenant Allphin holds the Air Medal, which he received as pilot of a B-17.
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Law Students See Pleadings In Reality At District Court
Law students taking a course in code pleading had the opportunity to observe the pleasing rules in section Wednesday when they visited district court where the case of Lord vs. Hercules Powder company is being tried before Judge Hugh Means
After the students studied the petition of the plaintiff and the defendant's answer in order to note the issues involved and how they were pleaded, they went into the court room to observe how the evidence was brought forth to sustain and support the issues.
Dean F. J. Moreau teaches the course.
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Lawrence Sanitary Milk Co.
If you hear someone scream, "Look at the white blimp," don't give a glance skyward. No doubt it will just be some of the buddies of Dan Chase, hailing him in his "Three s" (Woestemeyer Washed Whites).
Students to Apply for Scholarships or Loans
Students who wish to apply for scholarships or loans for the academic year of 1945-46 should submit their applications promptly. Dorothy Haglund, executive secretary of the Graduate school, announced today.
Information concerning the various awards and application blanks may be secured from the office of the committee on aids and awards, 227 Frank Strong hall.
Official Bulletin
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Monday, May 28, 1945
Both groups of Tau Sigma will meet 7.15 p.m. Tuesday:
Miss Gloria Smith, sponsor
Anyone wishing to do practice teaching during the fall semester should make application now at the office of the Dean of the School of Education, 103 Fraser.
J. W. Twente, dean.
WANT ADS
LOST: Brown zipper billfold containing money, identification card and receipts. Probably lost in Union building Thursday, May 24. If found please call Ruth Mitchell, phone 504. -164
FOUND—Set of keys on key ring
Owner may have after proper description and paying for ad at the Daily Kansan office, Room 9, Journalism Bldg.
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WANTED: Student to work part-time in men's furnishings department at Gamble's. Please call 528.
LOST: Pink tinted plastic rimmed glasses, May 16 between Chemistry building and Nu Sig house. If found please call Ed Rodes, phone 366, -164
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Cost of War to U.S. Is Tremendous
The war is now costing the United States $250,000,000 each day, or $173,-611 every minute.
Student Jewelry Store for 40 Years
The College Jeweler
911 Mass. St.
Phone 911
Marge—She certainly cuts a figure in slacks!
Peggy—That's because she's smart about having them freshly laundered.
INDEPENDENT LAUNDRY and DRY CLEANERS
740 Vt.
Phone 432