3 VEATCH LOWSEY HEDRICK LINSON KOUNS ociation iation. ing by Madi- march 7 $1.75 plus rates and xox and encerence, school, Uni- matter office at March 3. Inde- ven- morial sim- pman. ce the should strong The ciriday, urney. lasses y last Bill —120 Ester- Eliza- 860. -122 case. Bassi, -122 invey- office Daily business —tf Prof. Davis To Lead Discussion Tonight On Dumbarton Oaks Meet Prof. W. W. Davis, of the department of history will lead discussion tonight on the Dumbarton Oaks conference, as the Y.W.C.A. presents the first in a series of four weekly coffee-meetings. The group will meet at 7:15 tonight at the home of Prof. Sam Anderson, 1236 Louisiana. On successive Thursdays other faculty members will head discussion of other recent world peace conferences. April 5, at the home of Dr. R. H. Wheeler, 1108 West Hills terrace. Prof. H. B. Chubb will lead a discussion on the Chiputapec conference. Prof. Leslie Waters will speak on the Breton Woods conference April 12, and Dr. Hilden Gibson will head the group considering the Yalta and San Francisco conferences April 19. Y. W.C.A. members who are planning to attend the series have been asked to contact Emily Stacey or Rachel VanderWerf. Campus Society Tau Kappa Epsilon — Ens. Floyd Davis, a former chapter member was a guest yesterday. He is on his way to Harvard university where he will attend the navy supply school. Phi Delta Theta has announced the pledging of Donald Yelton, Bonner Springs. Sigma Alpha Epsilon has announced the pledging of Dick Gray, Atchison. He formerly attended the Case School of Applied Science in Cleveland. Pi Beta Phi-Morlee Finch was a dinner guest last night. Alpha Chi Omega—Dinner guests Tuesday night were, Geralee Krieder, Dorothy Feldkamp, Virginia Urban, Lee Blackwell, and Jean Quaney. Dick Prather, Junction City, was a dinner guest yesterday. Fred Blumhard, S1/C, Chicago Ill. was a dinner guest last night. Tipperary — Ruth Hibbs and Jean Brown were dinner guests yesterday. Delta Tau Delta — Benford Konrad, St. John's, was a dinner guest yesterday. He is a student at the University of Chicago. Lois Pollom Marries Army Staff Sergeant Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Pololl of Topeka, have announced the marriage of their daughter, Lois, to S/Sgt. Elon M. Torrence, son of the Rev. and Mrs. E. L. Torrence of Waterville. The wedding took place on March 17, at 7 p.m., at the First Methodist church in Topeka. The Rev. Mr. Torrence read the double ring ceremony. Both Sergeant and Mrs. Torrence are graduates of the University and formerly attended Baker University. Mrs. Torrence majored in English, and Sergeant Torrence majored in journalism. The couple has gone to Pecos, Texas, where Sergeant Torrence is an instrument flying instructor. Sigma Chi — Formal pledging was held last night. Those pledged are Dan Westerman, Kansas City, Mo.; Dick Nelson, Pierre, S.D.; Tom Burkley, Independence, Mo.; and Todd Seymour, Leavenworth. Midshipman Wallace Grimes, former chapter member, was a dinner guest. He is now attending New York university. Kappa Alpha Theta—St. William Richardson was a dinner guest yesterday. Pfc. John Sutton, A.S.T.P. at Amhurst college, Mass., was a guest yesterday. Battenfeld Hall — A / C Charles Harkness and Lt. R. W. Dagenais are house guests. Sigma Kappa—Pi Beta Phis will be guests at an exchange dinner tonight. Miller Hall—a farewell party was given Tuesday night for the acting house director, Miss Barbara Black, who is returning to her home in Lee's Summit, Mo. ALLIED ARMIES- (continued from page one) Washington, (INS) — Under the pressure of an overwhelming strike vote by the nation's miners, soft coal operators sought today to reach an agreement with the United Mine Workers union on wage retroactivity which would permit an extension of the existing pay agreement. A responsibility is placed upon baden area. Seventh army troops crossed the Main river at two points. Russians Across Raba River Latest reports from Moscow placed Russian forces well across the Raba river and within only 10 miles of Austria. In the far east American troops who invaded the central philippine island of Cebu chased fleeing Jap forces into the hills after capturing Cebu city, the capital, and 11 other towns. Japanese spokesmen said that U. S. carrier planes of the Pacific fleet, which already were credited with damaging between 17 and 19 enemy ships in the region of Ryukyu islands, were striking off the home islands of Honshu and Kyushu. All seniors must return their proofs to the Jayhawker office in the basement of the Union building this week. Beverly Bohan managing editor of the Jayhawker magazine, announced today. Seniors' Proofs to Be Returned This Week Miners and Operators Seek Extension in Pay Agreements BUY U.S. WAR BONDS HANDOUT---with lots of ideas could probably make a fortune in the pre-Easter sales by designing an egg, which explodes when you crack it. "There are certain elements in our governmental administration who believe that our national life must be planned and managed," Mr. Mr. Meyer declared. Referring to the agencies created before. Pearl Harbor, he pointed out that 26 of them were employing 4,500 publicity agents. (continued from page one) everyone to speak and write so that constitutional guarantees may be justified, Mr. Meyer said. The people cannot be masters of their government unless they are permitted to speak freely about what they think. "Free discussion is an antidote for violence, and intelligence can conquer hysteria." Press Accused of Being Tool There have been many instances to undermine the newspapers and radio today, Mr. Meyer disclosed. Both publishers and editors have been denounced. From Newsweek for Democracy "These press agents, or so-called information experts, have been charged with playing up administration activities, glossing over errors and even concealing facts which might produce an undesirable reaction on the part of the people. Those employed in government positions look upon the press merely as a tool or instrument to serve the purposes of some of those in administration." Free Press Necessary for Democracy "The people's right to a free press must be zealously guarded and preserved if we are to keep America American! A free press telling the truth can make a free world; a controlled press means autocracy and slavery." Jeanne Hollis Weds Harlan L. McDowell In Ceremony Here The marriage of Jeanne Hollis to Harlan L. McDowell, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. McDowell of Topeka, has been announced by the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Hollis, Overbrook. The marriage took place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the First Methodist church, with Rev. Edwin F. Price officiating. Even though human freedoms are guaranteed in the Constitution, it The bride was dressed in a floor length dress of white brocaded satin and a fingertip length veil, and carried white roses. She was attended by her sister, Miss Emily Hollis, a senior in the School of Business. Mrs. McDowell was graduated in February, with a major in home economics. Mr. McDowell graduated from the School of Business in 1944. The couple will make their home in Salina where Mr. McDowell is employed in the internal revenue office. Y.W.C.A. to Collect Clothes for Europeans A drive to collect warm, woolen clothing for war victims of Europe will be sponsored by the world community service commission of the Y. W. C. A., Madelon McClure, chairman, announced today. UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, MARCH 29, 1945 Students who go home for the Easter holidays are asked to bring back any old garments that could be given to the collection. Plans and dates for collecting the clothing will be announced later. K-Club Will Discuss Plans For Varsity Dance Tonight Plans for a K-Club queen and two attendants for the Varsity dance April 21, will be discussed at a meeting of teh K-Club at 7:30 tonight in Robinson gymnasium, Charles Moffett, president, announced today. Les Brown and his orchestra have been obtained by the K-Club Varsity dance committee for the affair, which will be held in the Memorial Union ball room. Other plans for the dance, including appointments of committees, will be discussed tonight, also. EXPECTS TRICKS— (continued from page one) On Easter morning when someone tells you that you have a spot on your dress, don't feel badly, even if you have worked for weeks planning your Easter outfit. Just remember that it is also April Fool's day! If you're invited to an Easter egg hunt, be a bit skeptical before accepting because instead of the usual multicolor eggs, you might find mousetraps in the nests. Just remember that it is also April Fool's day! When you smell some young man's buttonsiere on Sunday afternoon, and t squirts water in your eye, don't be no surprised. Just remember that t is also April Fool's day! The first faculty of the University, elected in 1866, consisted of only three men, Elia Jay Rice, David Hamilton Robinson, and Francis Huntington Snow. Three in First Faculty does not mean they are safe, Mr. Meyer declared. The vitality of our Bill of Rights may be sapped by restrictions and limitations which seem inconsequential at the moment. Every generation has to fight to keep those rights. Books for Easter We gladly wrap for mailing THE BOOK NOOK 1021 Mass. Phone 666 Kappa Phi Installs Officers At Dinner New and retiring officers of Kappa Phi, Methodist women's organization, had a dinner last night at the home of Mrs. Edwin F. Price, sponsor, Mrs. Sam Ferguson, Mrs. Armin Woestemeyer, and Mrs. Fred Snart, patronesses, were also present. Doane and Legler Pledged To Swimming Club Cabinet members who were installed Friday night in the Kansas room of the Union building were president, Charlotte Price; vicepresident, Marjorie Easter; secretary Donna J. Morris; treasurer, Muriel Stember; corresponding secretary, Mary White; chaplain, Wilda Horton; historian, Laura Moore; program chairman, Jean Born; membership chairman, Eva Lee Yung; social chairman, Violet Conard; music chairman, Lela Mings; art chairman, Jeanne Perkins; finance chairman, Lois Harkleroad; devotional chairman, Wilda Horton; Candle Beam editor, Louise Schiesser; religious efforts chairman, Mary Holbrook; publicity chairman, Catherine Osgood; pledge assistant, Betty Kief. Pledging service for Doris Doane, fine arts sophomore, and Martha Legler, special student, was held at the meeting of the Quack club last night in Robinson gymnasium, Martha Woodward, president of the club, announced. A. A.U.W. Group Postpones Meeting The Creative Writing group of A.A.U.W. has postponed its meeting scheduled tomorrow. The meeting will be held Thursday, April 12, when Mrs. Robert Calderwood will speak on "Standards for Children's Literature." Members of the Child Study group will be guests. No Amendments to Price Control Washington, (INS) — The Senate Banking committee agreed tentatively today to recommend extension of the price control act for one year without any amendments. fer; social service chairman, Jane Wostemeyer; sponsor, Mrs. Edwin Price; and assistant sponsor, Mrs. Richard Riedel.