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LAWRENCE, KANSAS, THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 1945
NUMBER 135
42nd YEAR
Nazis Throw Thousands of Men Against Ninth in Counter-Thrust; Russians 25 Miles from Berlin
--become grateful to "those who, comprehending the immense value of education, give their financial support so generously. People like these are helping to develop Pan-Americanism," he declared.
BULLETIN
Germany launched a counter attack against the northern flank of the United States Ninth army forces inside Germany, using tanks, self-propelled guns, and thousands of infantrymen, the Nazis retook the towns of Diesdorf, Lindhoff, and Haselhorst, all west of Stendhal. A CBS broadcast said the Germans have picked up 16 miles in the counter thrust but said the attack was not considered a serious menace to American positions.
International News Service
The gigantic armies of Soviet Russia pivoted for an early blow at the heart of Germany today as troops of the United States First army overwhelmed Leipzig, fifth largest city of Nazi Germany.
"Deep penetrations" already have been made by the Russians, German broadcasts said. Soviet spearheads were reported only 25 miles from Berlin and reports persisted that paratroopers or advanced armored echelons had reached points perhaps even 10 miles closer to the capital.
No German Resistance in Ruhr
The Soviet thrusts from the captured town of Wriesen toward Strausberg, a close eastern suburb of Berlin was reported today by the Nazi DNB.
No German Resistance in Ruhr Berlin admitted that German resistance in the Ruhr pockets had come to an end. The entire area was overrun, with a total bag of prisoners still too great to be counted.
Lt. Gen. George S. Patton's Third army is well inside Czechoslovakia. His troops cut the autobahn in several places 10 to 25 miles southwest of Chemnitz. Other troops pushed closer to the Czechoslovak border on the heels of armoured units which crossed into the Sudetenland yesterday.
To the north, troops of the British Second army thrust to the banks of the Elbe river in several places. The north seaport of Hamburg was virtually encircled and the fall of the harbor was inevitable.
New gains were made by both American and British forces as the intensified spring offensive in Italy went forward toward Bologna. Marines Reach Northern Okinawa
In the Pacific, marines of the United States 10th army reached the northern tip of Okinawa while other leathernecks mopped up enemy pockets on the west coast of Motobu penninsula.
On le Shima, doughbags of the 24th corps scored what Adm. Chester W. Nimitz described as "substantial gains."
Students Celebrate Pan-American Day
Pan-American day will be observed in a program to be presented by the Spanish club and Latin American students at 7:30 tonight in Frank Strong auditorium. An invitation to all students has been extended.
Authentic South American dances and music will also be presented in celebration, Pina Díaz-Gomez, program chairman announced.
Fernando Torres will replace Evan Rounda, who is ill in a short Spanish play. Both are Latin American students in the University.
Sigma Xi Brings Dean Macelwane To Speak on Campus
Dr. James B. Macclawen, dean of the Institute of Geophysical Technology, Saint Louis university, will speak at the annual meeting of Sigma Xi at 8 p.m. in Fraser theater. The public is invited.
Sigma Xi, honorary scientific society, brings one or more scientists to the campus as guest speakers each year. Dr. Macelwane will speak on "The Interior of the Earth."
As one of the pioneers in the field of seismology in North America, Dr. Macwelwane will illustrate the origin and occurrence of earthquakes, the location of the great seismic belts of the earth, and the methods used in locating major earthquakes.
Dr. Macwelane received the A.B.
A.M., and M.S. degrees from St.
Louis university. He took his Ph.D.
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The parent of a proverb is "the people."
"Familiarity breeds contempt and children," is a good example of the proverbial sayings that are being collected by an American Dialect society committee. Dr. Ashton has been serving as state chairman of the committee since it began its work about a year ago.
Proverbs Sent From All Over The Country
Such phrases as, "Brevity is the soul of wit," "A ring on the finger is worth two on the phone," and "I punish her with good words,' said the man when he threw the Bible at his wife," have been coming in from all over the country.
"We get curious and apparently local proverbs such as, 'He wins the fried egg,' meaning, he gets the booby prize," says Dr. Ashton. "He has no more sense than a June bug in a hail storm," is typical of colloquial expressions."
The committee is interested in all sorts of sayings from folk proverbs, such as "Misery loves company," to modern proverbs such as, "Candy's dandy, but likker's quicker," according to Dr. Ashton.
Everyone who carries on ordinary conversations probably makes use of some of these traditional sayings each day, according to Prof. John W. Ashton, of the University English department.
"Students have been our best source but we are hoping to get in touch with older people who are likely to remember older proverbs. We welcome contributions from anyone and want people to send in any that they know," said Prof. Ashton.
Former Home of the Machinist Mates Transformed Into a Place of Activity
Fifteen practice rooms became ready for use at the first of the spring semester and replaced the practice rooms which were formerly on the second floor. The alumni office and the endowment association office have been moved to second floor from the basement.
The auditorium has been redecorated with the walls a light green, an aqua proscenium arch, and blue backdrop curtains.
Third floor of Frank Strong hall has become a regular place of business after slowly being transformed from a home for sailors to a place for classes.
Some of the design department's class rooms are not completed and will not be finished until summer. Miss Marjorie Whitney, associate professor of design, said. Five Records Net Information
The ceramics room, the class room for pottery and sculpturing, two small exhibit rooms, and the art education room have not been completed.
Practice Rooms Now on Third
The pottery and sculpturing class room has four rooms opening from it. These branch rooms are to be used for a glaze room, a kiln room, a plaster room, and clay room.
The auditorium which was finished about a week ago will have its first student recital in three years on Sunday afternoon when Ruth Russell will present the first senior recital of the year.
Five Rooms Not Completed
High School Youth and His Mother End Lives Twelve Hours Apart; Father Overseas, Is Army Colonel
Shelves will be added to the exhibit rooms. When they are finished they will be used for special exhibits of art work by the students. Many Different Colors Used
The design office is combined with a library and the walls are painted a combination of dark and light blue
Members of the committee are:
E. C. Quigley, director of athletics, and a committee of nearly 50 students, headed by Kenneth Dannenberg and Eugenia Hepworth, All-Student Council members, will meet to discuss a campus drive for reduction of the stadium debt, tonight at 7 o'clock in the Union building.
--become grateful to "those who, comprehending the immense value of education, give their financial support so generously. People like these are helping to develop Pan-Americanism," he declared.
Members of the committee are:
Alice Ackerman, Marjorie Free,
Katherine O'Leary, Joan Harris,
Marian Montgomery, Virginia Urban,
Marjorie Shriek, Janet Sloan,
Donald Fricker, Howard Joseph,
Wayne Hird, Robert Buechel,
William Corder, Kenneth Nohe,
Michael Nichols, Charles Moffett, Richard Danneberg and William Kanga.
Kirk Scott, John McGuckin, Lynn Leigh, Lenard Brown, Marion Spearman, Yolande Meek, Emmett Hughes, William Robinson, Emily Hollis, Elinor Kline, Violet Conard, Marjorie Bentley, Joan Bauer, Jack Nichols, Jean Mcntire, Elizabeth Pratt, and Otto Theel.
Otto Ellis, Jr., 15 years old, and his mother, Mrs. Otto Ellis, Sr., of 1301 Louisiana street, on the edge of the campus, took their own lives less than 12 hours apart last night and this morning.
Students and Quigley Discuss Stadium Debt
Jane Atwood, Gordon Reyolds Bevery Bohan, Marian Miller, Shirley Wagner, Frances Morrill, Michael Kukulski, Mary Olive Marshall, and Lavone Jacobson.
The youth, a student in Lawrence Memorial High school, was found dead in the family garage on West 12th street about 10 o'clock last night by Ed Harris, night patrolman, after a search has been instituted by the mother when the boy failed to re-
Henley House Given in 1922
Mrs. A. Henley gave the Henley house to the Y. W. C. A. in Jan. 12, 1922.
Mario Rodriquez Expresses Hope Of Pan-Americanism on KFKU
Real democracy to Mario Rodriguez, exchange student at the University from Costa Rica, is the presence at the same time of freedom and responsibility.
Mr. Rodriguez made this statement recently in an address over KFKU in observance of Pan-American Day which is being held today.
Living at Battenfeld hall he has
These qualities, freedom and responsibility, are to be found in every act of persons in the United States, the exchange student said. Neighbors Should Be Friends
"Pan-American Day was instituted to remind the people of North, Central, and South America that we are neighbors, and that as neighbors we should be friends," Mr. Rodriguez said. "The recent conference at Mexico City marks a new step in the growth of Pan-Americanism. With this mutual understanding the future of the Americas is bright."
He States Solution for Unity
Mr. Rodriguez expressed his delight in seeing "how the American people enjoy learning about South America," and said that it was his belief that "learning about a country's aspirations for the improvement of its people brings us closer to that country."
There are many people from the United States in Costa Rica and they enjoy "our full affection and esteem," Mr. Rodriguez said. "I should like to express to you my country's hope that fraternity may forever be a beacon to light the destinies of the Americas. That hope is the hope and the meaning of Pan-Americanism."
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He had been dead approximately three hours, Coroner C. Rumsey said.
Death, the coroner said, was from carbon monoxide poisoning. The boy had entered the garage, closed the door, and had lain down on the seat of a station wagon after startling the motor. Fumes from the exhaust caused the death.
Four University graduates have been placed for the fall school term. H.E. Chandler, head of the teachers appointment bureau, announced.
Mother Was Grief Stricken
Eight members of the Jawhawk Flying club have soiled, C. H. McMillan, manager of the local airport, announced this morning.
Grief stricken over the death of her son, Ellis shot herself through the chest at 7:45 this morning in the bedroom of her home. She used a German lugar pistol that her husband had brought home from the First World war.
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Friends had been with her all night and had stepped from the room for a moment when they heard the shot. Death was instant.
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The members who have soared are Irene Tiee, College senior; Ruth Payne, College sophomore; W. M. Simpson, professor of aeronautical engineering; Rose Coughlin, College junior; Jack Coulson, College freshman; Naomi Krug, Business junior; Harry Stucker, Education sophomore; Jeanne Gorbutt, College freshman.
Eight Jayhawkers Solo in Flying Club
Teaching Positions Accepted by Four
Mrs. Tice, the first member of the club to solo, has the most number of hours with a total of 24.
Joan Justice, '45, will teach art in the McPherson High school next year.
H. R. Stover, '37, will teach in the Junior High school at McPherson next year. He has been principal at Downs the past two years.
Miss Helen Clickner, 45, goes to Dodge City where she will teach home economies in the Junior High school next year.
B. R. Thorpe, '31, who has been superintendent of schools at Valley Falls for 13 years, will fill a similar position at Tongwoche beginning Sent. 1, 1945.