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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, MAY 2, 1945
Kansan Comments
Danforth Chapel Becomes Reality, But Will It Fill Student Needs?
Workmen have broken sod on Lilac Lane for Danforth Chapel. It will be fine to have a rustic place to worship in the midst of the secular pursuits which engross the campus. Perhaps students will frequent it more often than they do secluded, beautiful Barlow Chapel in Meyers hall. It will be fitting that students who fall in love here can be married picturesquely on the scene of their romance. The whole development will supply copy for the publicity department to convince the sedate population of Kansas that we on Mt. Oread are not too much of this world.
Please do not misunderstand. The University is to be commended for striding out in this direction. Mr. Danforth and other donors are to be thanked for contributing to the project. We appreciate their generosity and praise their time. But where on the campus come in—the students for whom it is being built and who will be given a chance to contribute once it is planned? Were they asked what they felt were the religious needs of the campus? Or was it given to them like a pat on the head?
The University does need, and desperately, a center of student religious activity. It needs a place where this activity may come together and grow instead of being scattered under a dozen different roofs and carried on in obscurity like an underground movement.
Will the new chapel with its limited capacity and singleness of purpose serve these needs? It will be a good thing in a small way if it does not stand in the way of something better, but as long as so much money is being spent, why not spend it on the beginning at least, of a religious center which would fill the needs of the students?
CONFERENCE--
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someone come up to you and whispered in your ear, "That's Westbrook Fegler sitting on that desk next to yours." He's an all right appearing fellow—tall and interesting looking, shaggy eyebrows; they reminded me momentarily of John L. Lewis. But wait, that's not all. As I was putting on my coat that night, the same friend tapped my shoulder and said, "Since I know you're interested, that's Walter Winchell standing there in the gray overcoat." Talk about poise, I'd say he has it. He's medium height, has the posture you admire, silvery hair, and clear searching eyes. You're right, I'll never forget April 25, 1845.
Today, I saw him—V. M. Molotov, Russian Foreign Commissar! As he stepped from the elevator, and strode toward the front entrance of the Veterans Memorial) building, he snuck to dialogue, new people, and entertainers, who stood in the lobby to get a glimpse of the distractions as they left the morning session.
What does Molotov look like?
Very much like his picture; he a rather short and slightly heavy, but smely and pleasant. You wouldn't be disappointed, but thrilled as I was to see the one who is representing Russia at this historical conference.
A few moments ago, I was asked to go down to the press room and wait for the first press release on Soong's, Molotov's, and Eden's addresses, which were delivered today.
As I sit here in the press room and wait, let me tell you what I see. This is a large room in the basement of the Veterans Memorial building. There are six long, long tables, and I counted more than one hundred typewriters on them. Scattered about are people from many nations absorbed with typing their stories; men and women both are wearing hats; some men are in their shirt sleeves; some are bareheaded. I just couldn't describe the place as order-
Rock Chalk Talk
By Becky
VALLETTE
Much Ado About Nothing—In Shakespeare class Nancy Tomlinson, Theta, generously offered Marge Free, Kappa, some peanut brittle. Marge eagerly accepted. Surprise—when she took the top off,'out flew three huge green snakes. Just then Professor Ashton came in, and was practically de-speaked! Resuming his dignity, he said, "I believe you'll find our play for today more than fitting—Much Ado About Nothing."
Did you know?—There's a rumor about the campus that students want to change the name of Spooner Thayer museum, because there are "no spooner's thayer!" And, from reliable sources has come the news that the Union lounge got its name because at one time everyone lounged around in their union suits.
Teo much family—Mike Kuklenski, Phi Delt, had relative trouble in the City last weekend—at least that's his story. At Tony Pasteur Saturday night, it seems that a multiple of RC cuties wanted him to dance, and in general posted him. When asked who they were, he introduced each one as his舅父!
At the front of the room, Western Union, Press Wireless, and RCA services are available, and at the back of the room is a long table on which the press releases are placed for distribution.
In extemp class not long ago everyone was assigned a subject for an impromptu talk. Orville Roberts, star debater, drew "Women." Completely baffled by his subject, he based his talk on Genesis. Such bright remarks were the result—"God created woman after man, and she's been after him ever since." What a ribbing!
by. frantily. It's a mess, but everyone here knows to love it that way.
She was spellbound all right—When Jody Veatch, Theta, she asked how to spell corporal, she unconsciously replied, "B-O-B T-I-M-M-O-N-S!"
AND-In a smaller room just off
Aludin' to feudin' — Guess you can't even play a peaceful game of baseball any more. At least that's what Chi O's are thinking. The whole chapter was playing in baseball Monday down on the athletic field, so rugged Phi Psi's swopped down on the empty house to raid the living room. Bedrangled sisters walked in to a completely empty living room, with every lamp, sata, chair, and rug, jammed onto the sun porch. Casanity: one phil-ckle-droom is missing its atm!
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the press room here—the city of San Francisco is furnishing all people here at the conference, who can display their "Press" cards, coffee, sandwiches, ice cream, cakes, and mille in any quantity you can consume—FREE!
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(continued from page one) las MacArthur's troops made an 11-mile gain on Mindanao to seize another airfield and drive to within 6 miles of Davao city, capital and chief port of the island.
On Okinawa island, the Seventh infantry division outflanked the key Yonabaru airfield, which, except for another in the capital of Naha, was the last in Jap possession. The Japs continued to resist stubbornly all along the Okinawa front.
British forces continued to apply pressure in Burma, landing only 25 miles south of Rangoon, which already was threatened by other Allied forces only 30-odd miles north.
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Wednesday, May 2, 1935
The women's activities division of the Independents will meet at 7:30 Thursday evening in life Union building. — Lois (Tommy) Thompson, chairman.
Householders who have rooms which will be available for the summer session are asked to notify by phone or letter the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs, room 228 Frank Strong hall, K.U.-26, at the earliest moment.
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