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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, MARCH 27, 1945
Kansan Comments
Rhine Crossing Raises Hopes Of Near Victory
With the new crossing of the Rhine and the "final defeat" of Germany under way, officials fear that dangerous optimism once again will capture the home front as it did in September. At that time wild predictions by many authorities as to the date of Germany's defeat caused war workers and the majority of others working for the war effort to slacken their production of essential war supplies and their contributions to the needs of the fighting men.
We paid a blood price for that optimism. However, it is doubtful that Germany will be able to repeat the miraculous comeback which she demonstrated last fall. To the surprise of all, the Rhine suddenly has ceased to be a great military barrier. Seven allied armies now have crossed the Rhine to join in the March to Berlin which is little more than 200 miles away. Russia's new spearhead stab toward Austria threatens Germany's back door.
These factors, in addition to the reports of the heavy rates of capture of enemy troops has submerged Nazi morale to great depths. Germany's hour indeed has been sounded in the west. If low morale, the slow response to Allied attacks, and the prisoner toll continue at their present rates, the final hour should not be far in the future.
Six Design Students Sell Textile Designs
Textile-designs by six students in the department of design of the School of Fine Arts have been purchased by the Barret Textile corporation of New York City, Miss Marjorie Whitney, professor of design, revealed today.
In buying the designs the firm complimented the University department of design for the fine work submitted by its students. Two designs were purchased from Mary Olive Marshall and one each from Helen Pepperell, Peggy Robinson, Lila Boughman, and Margery Burton.
The Barret company is one of two leading exclusive drapery firms in the country according to Miss Whitney.
Lt. Owen Maloney German Prisoner
Lt. Owen Maloney, Tulsa, is a prisoner of war in Germany, according to a message received yesterday by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Maloney.
Lieutenant Maloney attended Lawrence public schools and was a junior in the School of Engineering and Architecture when he enlisted in the summer of 1942. His sister, Marilyn, is a College junior.
He went overseas last November and was with the 15th air force in Italy. He had been reported as missing in action since January 31 when the B-24 bomber on which he was a navigator went down over a target near Vienna.
Dr. Henderson Visits Here; Returns to Washington, D.C.
Dr. Lyman Henderson of the University of Entomology and Plant Quantantine, Washington, D.C., has been visiting in Lawrence the past few days. He returned to Washington yesterday.
The University now has 114 students, former students, and graduates who have died during World War II, according to records in the alumni office as of March 1. In addition 28 have been reported missing in action.
114 Alumni Killed in War; 28 Missing
The total number of men in service as recorded in the alumni office is 4,606 and 159 women. Those who have reported as prisoners, four of whom are already released and safe again, total 29. The number of discharged reported is 45. The grand total of persons recorded in the alumni office as now in service or ever having been in service is 4,981.
Of the 28 missing in action, no hope is held for smoof them, but the parents and near relatives have not yet reported to the alumni office on having received official notification from the War or Navy departments that the person in question has been declared dead. In other cases in the missing in action list, it seems most likely that good news will be coming through soon.
All these figures for each group are not presumed to be complete. In fact, many names are in the process of being put on the records now. Fred Ellsworth, secretary of the Alumni association, will appreciate greatly the assistance of anyone who will report information about military service of any K.U. man or woman.
Graduate Is in Paris After Visiting Front
Waldo Bowman, graduate of the School of Engineering and Architecture in 1923, has just returned to Paris after spending two weeks at the front. In a letter to his mother, Mrs. C. O. Bowman, he said that he had seen Brig. Gen. Ewart Plank, Lawrence, who is in command of a unit at the front.
Mr. Bowman is stationed in Paris on business for the government and for the Engineering News Record, of which he is editor. He wrote that his office and hotel room were seldom heated to more than 45 degrees and that many people had no heat at all in their homes. He said that he wanted to see again the Rhine bridges and Cologne, the outside walls of which are still standing.
Students who have moved since registering last September or November must turn in new addresses to the registrar's office as soon as possible, L. C. Woodruff, registrar, declared.
Turn in New Address to Registrar
The office requests this because of constant calls that have been received there about students who cannot be located due to wrong addresses.
Official Bulletin UNIVERSITY OF KANAS Tuesday, March 27, 1945
All students who wish to take the medical aptitude examination should register in Room 1, Frank Strong hall, and pay the fee of $1.50. The examination will be given on Friday, April 13, at 2:00 p.m.—A. H. Turney, director, guidance bureau.
The Nurses' club will meet at 7:30, Tuesday evening in Miller hall. Jeanne Moser, president.
- The regular meeting of the All-Student council will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, in the Pine room of the Memorial Union building.—Robert Buechel, secretary.
Rock Chalk Talk
By DIXIE GILLILAND
Cest NOT la Guerre — Although she was unaware of it, Mrs. P. H. Klinkenberg, Alpha Omicron P housemother, recently made some arrangements in keeping with these times of shortages. When a mysterious package came for Sally Jones (Since Yerkes has been added, and the Alpha O has quit school), Mrs. Klinkenberg set about to forward it, and, in doubt, insured it for $50. It was some time later that Sally wrote her sisters—the package contained three boxes of Kleenex.
Aren't Pinnings Wonderful? — Ph Delt brothers subsided into a state of mild collapse Saturday night, when the Homer Hoover-Betty Frank Carey, Pi Phi, pinning was at last a thing of the past. It seems Homer developed quite a knack of forgetting flowers, candy, and a number of the other "minor" details. We haven't heard the last report yet, but we presume someone thought of the pin before it was too late.
Inside Stuff—"we drifted apart —" goes the popular song, but according to the modern co-ed version the lyrics under-rate the circumstances. "Drifted, nothing." says he, "We were drafted apart."
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Life's Little Embarrassments— Mary B. Todd Cavert, Gamma Phi, has been renewing old acquaintances. Last weck she ran into buddy-buddy Martin (Bud) Hatfield, and the two stopped near the steps of Snow to catch up on all the latest. Sub-consciously, Mary dug her toe into the dust near the sidewalk. When she struck a clod of dirt, still talking, she simply concentrated her efforts on removing it. It was several minutes before she turned to find the "clod" was the toe of a meek male standing behind her.
Graduate Wounded In France Dies
Maj. Henry F. Thorne, who was seriously wounded in France last December, died in an English hospital sometime in January, according to word received by the chemistry department.
Major Thorne received his bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering in 1936.
Watkins Memorial hospital was dedicated in 1932.
Student Hospital Dedicated
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"I hated to tell you—" apologized the meek one.
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The Younger Generation—Heading Chi Omega's list on how to divert a dull Sunday is Cynthia Houch, 10-year-old sister of Chi O Sally Houch. For four hours straight she discussed everything from scouting to why the sun rises at 10 minutes after 7 these morning. The chapter was worn out by the time, when, ready to leave, she declared solemnly "So long, Slugs, see you in a slot machine."
Ah, Nature — It undoubtedly was true devotion that prompted the loyal Gamma Phi sister unselfishly to offer her glass of "ginger ale" to everyone within range. Disappointment followed as sisters reported, "too sour." It was Mary Ann McClure who finally tasted, liked, and drank the beverage—and suffered the consequences. We hear that stuff comes in tablet form, too, and tastes "just like candy."
Rodriguez to Speak Over Station KFKU
Mario F. Rodriguez, a graduate student in the Spanish department, will speak on "Pan-Americanism" over station KFKU at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 11.
His talk will be in celebration of Pan-American Day, which nationally will be observed on the following Saturday. Because of station schedules, it was necessary to broadcast his speech earlier.
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