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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, MAY 1. 1945
Kansan Comments British Brides of Yanks Learn U.S. Traditions Through Booklets
To be an American is one thing.
To become one is another. Few of us have much actual experience with foreigners of other countries.
We wonder how they learn to adjust themselves, and what they feel is most important to Americans.
British brides of American servicemen are learning American ways before they ever leave English soil. The British government has printed for their use pamphlets which attempt to explain what we are like, and why we are like that.
"In America," the brides read, "most of the people will start a conversation without much hesitation. But when you think it over, they have not really said much to let you into their lives . . . Actually, most Americans are shy below the surface; they talk to cover it up and to make you feel their friendly intentions while they gradually get to know you."
American humor, they discover, is something they must "learn to take calmly." Kidding "includes using insults as a sign of affection, but Americans, not being noticeably angelic, also use insults as a sign of anger."
One unwritten rule in American sports, it seems, is "that spectators may properly go quile wild and use violent language." But Britishars receive this thoughtful advice: "Don't be shocked; it is all in fun!"
Brides also receive lists of books which they should read to know American life in all its particulars, "Life with Father," "Cimarron," "The Scarlet Letter," "Main Street," "Gone with the Wind," "Kitty
Indian Display In Union Lounge
The People of India, an extensive display sent by the British embassy to various universities throughout the country, is on exhibit in the Union lounge, sponsored by the Student Union Activities Committee.
Foyle," "Of Mice and Men," and "Grapes of Wrath," are suggested as typical examples of our way of life. A notable listing is "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn," which the pamphlet modestly entitles "A Tree in the Yard."
Letter to the Editor
We live and learn. It would be interesting to compare the reactions of the new Americans with what their pamphlets have told them to expect.
Three detailed maps, showing the prevailing religions, languages, and races of India, accompany the display.
Self-Government in India
The display has pictures and short biographies of political leaders and men of affairs of India and Britain.
Resources and supplies which are necessary for Britain's part in the war in defense of the Middle East are described in detail with illustrations.
Dear Mr. Beth:
The exhibit, which begins with the announcement "One out of every five persons in the world is an Indian," is divided into sections giving information about the Indian states, the Indian navy, army and air force, education, social services, agriculture and irrigation, and labor and industry.
The progressive steps to self-government from the time the crown took over under Victoria in 1858 are traced minutely with charts depicting changes in government in the last half-century.
(Note: the following reply was received in response to an inquiry from the Kansan to Time magazine several weeks ago following that magazine's misleading article concerning Elva Wallace, former University coed. It is reprinted in its entirely).
British Pamphlets
The display is accompanied by pamphlets published by the British Information Services on such subjects as "India's Right to Freedom," "India at War," "Social Services in Britain," "Progress in Government," "A Picture of India," "Britain's Fight Against Japan," "Britain's Future in the Making," and "Flying Bombs." The exhibit came to K. U. from
The editors of TIME sincerely regret the error and are very grateful to you for writing us about it. Thank you.
As it turns out, you are perfectly right in saying Miss Wallace was never enrolled in a psychology course at the University, and TIME was wrong in saying she did.
TIME's apologies for keeping you waiting so long for an answer to your wire about Elva Wallace. We have been busy checking on that point you raised about her attendance at psychology classes at the University of Kansas.
The exhibit came to K. U. from Wichita university, and will be seen next in Kansas City, Mo.
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Prof. Leroy Moore To Review Book On Negro's Wants
Prof. Leroy Moore, Negro educator, who is working for his doctor of philosophy degree in chemistry at the University, will review a symposium book, "What the Negro Wants," at 2:30 p.m. Thursday on KFKU.
The book is composed of opinions concerning the Negro problems in America.
Professor Moore, Pratt, received his master's degree from the University and is now on leave of absence from his position as dean of Langston university, Langston, Okla.
"The book is written entirely by Negro leaders in the fields of education, labor relations, and literature and represents a thoughtful attempt to analyze the opportunities and difficulties of Negroes in American life." Prof. John E. Hankin, chairman of the book review committee, said, "Professor Moore is well acquainted with Negro leaders in the United States, including seven represented in the volume he is to review."
The "Prairie Half Acre," rock wall enclosed area south of Blake hall caught fire from an undetermined cause Sunday night. The city fire department was called to extinguish the blaze.
No damage resulted from the fire, and only half the area burned.
Field South of Blake Burns
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Rock Chalk Talk
BY PEBBLE BEACH
(Note: When Ens. Jimmy Gunn visited the Shack yesterday, he left behind one of his "sager" commentaries on life, love, and spring in general. When he wrote Rock Chalk Talk in 1943, he called himself "the sage of Mt. Oread." His latest offering follows.
the Spice of Life: It had been a long time since the Sage of Mt. Oread had been out in the light. For two years he had squatted in his musty cave, forgotten and alone. He was never one to bear a grudge for long, however, and presently he smiled, cracking off several layers of dust, and waving merrily at the bats freightened out of his long, gray beard. He sniffed the spring air, shook his locks, and opened his mouth to speak. I sat back expectantly, knowing that after two years of silence, golden words would come forth.
"Old friends are the best friends," said the Sage.
He sniffed the spring air again "In the spring an old man's fancy," said the Sage, "turns to what the young men have been thinking about all winter."
"Love is the lure before the trout, the cheese in the mouse trap, the red flag before the bull," said he.
"Love is the light that lies in women's eyes—and lies and lies and lies," spoke the Sage.
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YEAR'S FINAL --men's eyes—and lies and lies and lies," spoke the Sage.
Linz
Greeting to Spring. Strauss-Wilson
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Mezzo-soprano solo, Norma Jean
In a Little Red Schoolhouse
Girls—Martha Lacker, Nancy Cley
Boy—Margaret Hall
Teacher—Ann Scott
Jam Session
(Note: Next rush weekend will find Liz rooming on the roof).
"Love me, love my dog," said the Sage, weeping sadly, because he had no dog.
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The Chi O's were entertaining with one of those rush weekends, and it happened that Liz Baker and the girl in her room were the same size. Saturday afternoon a picnic was the planned entertainment so Liz appeared in the customary jeans and white shirt. Hours later she came home and found the house trying to locate the guest's shirt. After an hour or so of dumping everything out of drawers and closets, they discovered the shirt walking down the hall on Liz's back.
Saxophone—Don Cousins
Piano—Marshall Fryar
Bass Viol—Justin Arndt
Drums—Alan Talbot
Over the Rainbow Harburg-Arlen Moonlight and Roses Lemare-Frey When Johnny Comes Marching Home Gilmore-Waring At the Balalaika Maschwitz-Frey A Heart That's Free Robyn-Frey Click
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"Love does much, but money does more."
"But marriage," quotc the Sage, shaking his head as he had shaken it so often before. "Marriage makes strange bedfollows."
And thus I left him to the solitude and back issues of Esquire he loved so well, combing the butterflies out of his beard and gazing fondly into the dear, old face of Spring.
"Love," said the Sage, "comes in at the windows, and goes out at the doors."
Glee Club
The last group was dedicated to Guy V. Keeler, director of the extension division, and Fred Ellsworth, secretary of the alumni society, who have helped with arrangements for the clubs' various appearances.
Cousins dedicated Group II to Betty Frank Carey, College senior, who injured her back in an adagio dance when she appeared with the Glee club at the Topeka High school last month.
Extinct Skull Given To History Museum
A deer skull, of a kind extinct in Kansas for 80 years, has been given to the Natural History museum, by Prof. Raymond H. Beamer, of the department of entomology, Dr. Claude W. Hibbard, curator, has announced.
This is the only skull of a Kansas deer in the museum, Dr. Hibbard, said, and there is a question of whether it is of early Recent or very late Pleistocene time. The age of the deposits are uncertain, he said, but they will be investigated as soon as weather permits.
This skull was discovered by Professor Beamer, and Morris Teptz, of the Kansas research foundation, while fishing along the bank of the Kaw river.
This skull was found, by the collectors, in the same way the first fossil to be placed in the University collection, Dr. Hibbard said. The first fossil was found in June, 1877, by W.W.Tweed, N.P.Demings, and Prof. D.H.Robinson, while they were fishing along the bank of the Wakarusa creek.
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Fine Arts Senior To Give Recital
Mary Margaret Smith will be presented in her senior recital by the school of Fine Arts at 8 p.m. tomorrow in Fraser theater. Miss Smith is a student of Carl A. Preyer and Jan Chiapusso.
The program will include numbers by Bach, Chopin, MacDowell, Debussy, and Ravel. Miss Smith will also present the Rimsky-Korsakeff Concerto in C sharp minor, Op. 30, with Mr. Chiapusso at the second piano.
Rain Contradicts Weather Forecast
"Fair Tuesday" said yesterday's government weather report.
Rain has fallen since 8 o'clock this morning.
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Both dance groups of Tau Sigma will meet at 7:15 tonight in Robinson gymnasium. Officers are requested to come at 6:45 for a special meeting. —Marian Miller, president.
There will be no meeting of Quack club this week because of the Water Safety course—Miss Ruth Hoover.
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