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NUMBER 133
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, TUESDAY, APRIL 17.1945
42nd YEAR
The German anti-Hitler underground movement does not exist. Jan Karski, Polish underground officer, told an audience of 200 in Fraser theater last night.
No Anti-Hitler Group in Reich, Jan Katski Says
After being introduced by Raymond Nichols, executive secretary, Mr. Karski explained that anti-Hitler papers were printed by the Polish and other underground organizations of Europe to undermine the German population. Ironically enough, this gave the world the impression that there was an organized anti-Hitler movement inside Germany.
As official courier between the underground in Poland and the Polish government in London, he said that danger of the underground activities have been greatly exaggerated.
The situation of the European Jew is the most tragic in Europe today, Mr. Karski stated because Germans, who believe the Jews provoked the war, also believe they must die in agony as punishment.
"The Polish youth propaganda problem by the Germans was combated by the underground after the closing of all Polish high schools, universities, technical schools, and confiscation of Polish textbooks," Mr. Karski continued, "by teaching puns in underground schools."
He made a plea for the necessity for American leadership in solving European problems."American democracy is the democracy Europe wants and expects. We prefer it to the Russian." Mr. Karski stated.
When asked what action should be taken with Germany following the war, Mr. Karski said the Germans should be organized so that they would not be able to wage another war, no matter what steps might have to be taken to do this.
Mr. Karski has been in the United States 14 months. His first trii was a secret mission to reen o President Roosevelt. At th e he brought with him 1,200 pai underground documents on mi n.
H. Hard Will Head Academy of Science
Claude W. Hibbard, assistant professor of zoology, was named president-elect of the Kansas Academy of Science at its meeting Saturday at Manhattan.
Professor Hibbard was vicepresident of the academy last year. Several years ago the academy voted to do away with one of the two vice-presidencies, and the first vicepresident thus became the president-elect.
Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Quigley were guests of the Olathe Naval air base commandant at a memorial service for President Roosevelt, Saturday afternoon.
Quigley's Attend Memorial
John Brueckelman, Emporia State Teachers college, was elected president. Other officers are J. C. Peterson, Kansas State college, vicepresident; Donald Ameel, Manhattan, secretary; S. W. Albertson, Fort Hays State Teachers college, treasurer.
No Announcement Of VE-Day Until All Germany Cleared
Eisenhower
There will be no announcement of VE-Day until all important enemy pockets on the western front have been wiped out, General Eisenhower told a group of United States radio correspondents yesterday.
The general said he did not believe there would ever be a formal German surrender.
"Nazi units, including divisions, corps, armies, and finally army groups will give up separately as they exhale their ammunition and gasoline, or find themselves hopelessly trapped by Allied encirclement," he said.
Praising the size and skill of the Russian armies as well as his own, Eisenhower said the Soviet drive from the east could be expected when ground conditions permitted.
Spanish Club to Give Pan American Day Program for Campus
The supreme commander declared that he was not interested in which Allied army would finally enter Berlin. He pointed out that his single purpose in this war always has been to crush the German armed forces. He said he was not interested in geographical points.
Colorful costumes and music will highlight the Pan American day program to be presented publicly by the Spanish club with the cooperation of Latin American students, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Frank Strong auditorium, Fina-Gomez, program chairman announced.
A short play, "Los Recien Casados" or "Just Married" will be presented. Miss Diaz-Gomez will explain the story in English for those who are not Spanish students.
Latin American students, dresses in native costumes, will present some typical dances with South American music accompaniment. A couple from Brazil will do the zamba in the costume of that country.
D-Day Postponed Until Next Wednesday
Although the Kansas river at Lawrence is rising, it is not expected to reach a dangerous stage or exceed the 23 foot crest, the Chamber of Commerce reports today.
Dandelion Day has been postponed until April 25, Betty Jo O'Neal, Jay Jane chairman, announced today. Because of the recent rains and tomorrow's forecast of cool weather, the committee felt that a postponement would be most advantageous to make the day the success it has been in the past.
Twelve University of Kansas students helped patrol the leaves on the dikes at Lakeview last night because of the dangerous rise of flood waters, the Lawrence chamber of commerce said.
River, Patrolled Now Falling
Because Union Pacific travel has been normal, they have been handling Santa Fe loads from Kansas City to Topeka. Buses are arriving from all sections except Tulsa.
Considerable damages ni the lowlands was caused by the Wakarusa river which went over the dikes yesterday. The Delaware river, which has risen one and one-half feet since midnight, is the only threat to enlarging the Kansas river.
The men were James Keller, engineering freshman; Bob Crawford, engineering freshman; George Johnson, engineering freshman; Keith Bradley, College freshman; Cecil Hudson, pharmacy junior; Kenneth Reasons, College junior; Earl Barney, College junior; Dale Rummer, engineering freshman; Bill Heald, engineering freshman; Floyd Baker, engineering freshman; Stewart Lambers, engineering freshman; Lyle Clark, engineering freshman; Norman Worrel, Fine Arts freshman; and Ernest Fritz, engineering freshman.
Lunch Time, Seventeen Hours As Train Marooned in Newton
Washington, (INS) — Pres. Harry Truman today sent to the Senate the nomination of Lt. Gen. George S. Patton and Courtney Hodges to be four-star generals.
Patton. Hodges Near Promotion
All day long it had rained on the Fort Worth-Chicago train, already hours behind schedule. Passengers gazing from the rain-streaked windows could see nothing but the gray Kansas sky spread over the broad fields, now fast becoming lake-like
Such was the case of a handful of K.U.-bound students attempting to return north to school after the weekend.
Marooned in Newton.
minutes passed. Hours passed.
Once the train gave a lurch and
Shortly before reaching Newton the passengers had been told that they would have a 30-minute layover for lunch. Little did they know that it would be a good 17 hours before they were to leave that fair city!
The minute the train reached Newton, hundreds of passengers rushed from the train, gulped down a sandwich and hurried back. Minutes passed. Hours passed.
Bridges were out ahead and the track back to Wichita was water-covered, officials reported.
began to move slowly. The passengers literally cheered. But not for long. The train stopped and then began to go backward, once more Newton-bound, the passengers realized, as it came to a halt on a side track in the Newton yards.
"How long will we be here?" everyone asked.
"Can't tell," was the reply.
Time staggered on. Came the dawn, passengers arose from cramped positions to find there was no water on the train. Disheveled women, men with day-old beards and dirty, thirsty, children limped into the station to freshen up, send wires, and choke down a little breakfast.
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Junction Near Dresden Predicted As Yanks and Russians Move In Nimitz Says 428 Jap Planes Down
(International News Service)
Troops of the U.S. Ninth army fought their way into Magdeburg on the River Elbe today coincident with the Third army thrust eastward that promised an early junctoin with Soviet forces near Dresden. Possibly encouraged by his success in wiping out one American bridgehead on the Elbe, the Nazi commander of Magdeburg refused a demand to surrender. As a result, Magdeburg was pounded into a flaming hulk by allied
Miss Russell, voice major in the studio of Alice Moncrieff, will give her recital in Frank Strong auditorium.
Doris Turney will continue the series with a violin recall May 9 in Fraser theater. Miss Turney is the student of Waldemar Geltch. Another pupil of Dean Swarthout's, Emadee Gregory, will give a piano recital May 14 in Fraser.
Eleven Senior Recitals Scheduled; First To Be Given Sunday
Eleven senior recitals have been scheduled with Ruth Russell giving the first performance Sunday, Dean D. M. Swarthout, of the School of Fine Arts, announced today.
On May 2, Mary Margaret Smith, piano student under Carl Preyer and Jan Chiapusso, will give a performance in Fraser theater. Yolanda Meek, piano student under D. M. Swarthowt, will give a recital May 7.
With the exception of the two Sunday afternoon recitals given at 4:00 all performances will begin at 8:00 p.m., and are open to the public without admission.
Katherine Kufahl, piano student under Carl Preyer and Jan Chiapuso will perform on May 16. Zenra Kass, student of Joseph Wilkins will sing on May 23.
Helen Pierson from the studio of Waldemar Geltch will give her violin recital May 27, and Margaret Kay. also a violinist from Mr. Geltch's studio, will give her recital May 30.
Elaine Talley, studio of Joseph Wilkins, will sing June 4, and Leona Moreland, voice major from the studio of Meribah Moore will complete the series on June 13.
S.O.W. Issues Call To K.U. Students For Emergency Help
A frantic call for help from University students to help unload materials vital to production at the Sunflower Ordnance Works was received this morning by Dean Henry Werner.
"We must have help at once," said Bert Johnson, public relations officer.
Any man. 18 years old or over, can be used in this emergency situation, he explained. He explained that the pay would be 72 cents an hour, and that, if enough were employed, transportation would be furnished, otherwise the cost would be $1.80 a week. Hours will be arranged to suit the students. Applications are being taken over telephone 3323, extension 158.
bombing planes and heavy artillery.
The U.S. Third army under Lt.
Gen. George S. Patton plunged eastward to within two miles of Chemnitz and 30 miles from Dresden. Other Third army units picked up another two miles in their drive toward the Czechoslovak frontier.
Reds Reported 32 Miles From Berlin
Reds Reported 23 Miles From Berlin Moscow was silent regarding the progress of Soviet troops across central Germany. Nazi broadcasts however, said the Russians were shoving forward along a 150-mile front. One Berlin message said that advanced units were only 28 miles from the German capital.
"The deadline for ordering senior class announcements and cards is next Saturday," reminded Hazel Jones, chairman of the graduation announcement committee, today.
The German resistance around Magdeburg was duplicated in the ancient Bavarian city of Nuoember to the south. Liepzig was enriched, but continued opposition was encountered there as well.
A strong task force of US superfortresses of the 21st bomber command lashed out against the southern-most Japanese island of Kyushu. Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz issued a communique saying that 428 more Japanese planes had been destroyed during the four days beginning April 12 by American planes operating from newly-seized landing strips on Okinawa. Jans Fight Back on Okinawa.
Allied Mediterranean headquarters reported steady if unspectacular advances in the spring offensive launched yesterday on the Italian front. Latest dispatches placed American forces only 14 miles from Bologna.
The war in the far east was featured by powerful American blows against Japanese shipping and military installations.
Seniors Must Place Orders by Saturday
At the same time Nimitz disclosed that American amphibious forces expanded the US hold on the Ryukyu archipelago with an invasion of Ie Shima Monday under cover of carrier aircraft and heavy shelling
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The announcements, all of which are in the form of a folder come in three different styles and prices, she explained. Both announcements and personal cards with their accompanying price lists, are on display at the University business office, where orders are placed, and must be paid for at the time of ordering.
If the orders are placed this week so that the printers may start work at once, the announcements will be available approximately June 5 stated Miss Jones.