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NUMBER 113
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 1945
42nd YEAR
Vespers to Be Palm Sunday; 250 on Program
Students and faculty of the School of Fine Arts will present an elaborate Palm Sunday all-musical vespers next Sunday afternoon, March 25, in Hoch auditorium. Over 250 students and instructors will appear on the program.
The University Symphony Orchestra under Director L. Wiley, the A Capella choir under D. M. Swarthout, the Women's Glee club under Irene Peabody, the University String Quartet with Ruth Orcutt assisting at the piano, Laurel E. Anderson at the University organ, and Meribah Moore, soprano, singing with an instrumental ensemble accompaniment will all be enlisted for the Sunday afternoon program.
To Feature New Song by Preyer
A feature of the vespers will be the premiere performance of a newly composed song by Carl A. Preyer, of the School of Fine Arts. It will be sung by Miss Moore, associate professor of voice, with an accompaniment of violin, cello, organ and piano. The number, written within the past few months, in the opinion of several musicians who have heard it, is said to be one of the finest compositions Professor Preyer has yet done.
University Quartet to Play
In keeping with Palm Sunday will be three religious numbers by the Women's Glee Club, and the opening number, a selection by Handel with Laurel Anderson at the Organ. The Symphony orchestra will play "Andante Cantabile" from the 5th Symphony by Tschaikowsky.
With Ruth Orcutt at the piano, the University Quartet will play the movement from the Quintet, Op. 20, by the late Edgar Stillman Kelley, American composer. Closing the program will be the "Gallia" by Gounod, sung by the University A Capella Choir of 90 voices, with organ accompaniment and Miss Moore singing the incidental soprano solo
Frank Thomas Heads Valley Falls Schools
Frank Thomas, who received his master of science degree from the University in 1940, will be superintendent of schools at Valley Falls, next year announced H. E. Chandler, professor of education. Mr. Thomas has been at Cheney, Kan., for the past four years.
Mr. Chandler, head of the teachers appointment bureau, says that teaching vacancies are coming in earlier than usual. He received notice of forty such vacancies this Monday, and as soon as the annual spring school meetings take place there are sure to be many more. He hopes that by consolidation or other arrangements that there will be enough teachers to keep the schools' going.
Henry Clinton Morrison Dies of Heart Attack
Chicago, (INS) — Funeral arrangements today for Henry Clinton Morrison, 73, professor emeritus of education of the University of Chicago, awaited the arrival of relatives to Chicago. Dr. Morrison died yesterday of a heart attack.
Faculty Members Prepare to Give Graduation Speeches
Nineteen faculty men on the lecture course bureau of the University extension division have been made available for commencement addresses and lectures throughout Kansas and the bordering states.
They include: Ray Q. Brewster, Ph.D., chairman, department of chemistry; Roy W. Browning, Ph.D., extension division, Kansas City center; E. C. Buehler, A.M., professor of speech and drama; H. E. Chandler, A.M., associate professor of education; Robert McNair Davis, J.D., S.J.D., professor of law.
Harold G. Inghap, A.B., director of the extension division; John Ise, Ph.D., LL.B., professor of economics; Guy V. Keeler, A.M., director, engineering, science, management war training; Paul B. Lawson, Ph.D., dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Fred S. Montgomery, A.M., bureau of visual instruction, extension division; F. J, Moreau, LL.M., dean, School of Law; Gerald L. Pearson, principal, University high school; W.E. Sandelius, Ph.D., professor of political science; Raymond A. Swwegler, Ph.D., professor of education.
Henry Shenk, M.S., assistant professor, department of physical education; N. Wyman Storer, Ph.D., associate professor of astronomy; Frank T. Stockton, Ph.D., dean, School of Business; J. W. Twente, Ph.D., dean, School of Education; and R. H. Wheeler, Ph.D., chairman, department of psychology.
Filling almost 2,000 engagements yearly, the University lecture course bureau also provides entertainment of all types for clubs and schools in Kansas and parts of Missouri, Iowa, and Oklahoma, explained Guy V. Keeler, director of E. S. M. W. T.
Daniel Plans to Tour Southwest Pacific
Howthorne Daniel, who will speak on "Uncle Sam Returns to the Seven Seas" at 8:20 p.m. tomorrow in Fraser theater, will leave from the west coast about April 1 for the Southwest Pacific as an accredited war correspondent for Asia magazine and to plan books for future publication.
Mr. Daniel plans to visit one of the task forces, Hawaii, the Marshall islands, the Marianas, Guam, Saipan, Iwo Jima, Palau, the Philippines, the Dutch East Indies, New Guinea, New Britain, the Solomons, Australia, New Caledonia, New Hebrides, the Fiji islands, then back to Hawaii and home.
Captain Salt was graduated with a bachelor of science degree in Education from the University in June 1942. While here he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the R. O. T. C. He went on active duty Aug. 14, 1942.
Capt. Sidney S. Salt, squadron bombardier in a B-24 Liberator bomber squadron, has received the Distinguished Flying Cross for "extraordinary achievement in aerial flight."
Captain Salt Receives Distinguished Flying Cross
Captain Salt holds the Air Medal with one bronze cluster for "meritorious achievement in aerial flight while participating in sustained operational activity against the enemy," in addition to his DFC.
Nazis Report Wide Bombing Of Germany by 8th Air Force
London, (INS) — For the 36th consecutive day, "American Eighth airforce bombers and fighters swept over Germany today amid enemy reports that wide areas of the Reich were under an attack by a 100-mile-long sky train.
Group Medic Bill Awaits Approval
A bill which permits the organization of nonprofit insurance companies to prepay medical bills of any citizen who wants to join is expected to be passed by the Kansas senate today. It was approved by the committee of the whole yesterday, and after being passed by the senate today, it will await only the governor's signature to become a law.
The bill was introduced in an effort to help medical men, and those osteopaths wishing to use it, head off socialized medicine. It provides for a non-profit insurance project, under the supervision of the insurance commissioner, which will be organized solely to protect the small salary worker from financial stress caused by unexpected medical bills. Since those completely unable to pay for medical attention are taken care of by social welfare plans, it is the "middle class" of workers whom this bill is intended to aid.
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Newell to Manage School of Medicine
Charles B. Newell, Baxter Springs,
resigned Friday as director of the Kansas civil service department, which he helped to build, to become business manager for the School of Medicine, including Bell Memorial hospital at Kansas City.
Chancellor Deane W. Malott said that Mr. Newell would return to his alma mater in the new job at the same time that Fred V. Allvine, acting chairman of the civil service board announced the resignation, effective March 31. Mr. Newell was graduated from the School of Business in October, 1934.
Pfe. Richard W. Carlgren, an A. S. T. P. trainee in the freshman class of the School of Medicine, was honorably discharged from the army on March 15, by Lt. Col. W. L. Mc-Morris.
Eye Defect Means Honorable Discharge
Mr. Newell was appointed civil service director by Gov. Payne Ratter in 1941, the year the system was established under a constitutional mandate. He tangled repeatedly with politicians opposed to the merit system but won praise for his work in a legislative council investigation last year. He was formerly unemployment compensation director in the state labor department and was in the purchasing department of the old Kansas emergency relief corporation.
The discharge was the result of a physical profile recently given all members of the army, Colonel Mc-Morris said.
Mr. Carlgren failed to meet the requirements for a commission in the Medical Corps upon completion of his medical training due to defective eye-sight.
Yanks Drive Toward Ruhr Valley; Third Army Captures 20,000 Nazis In Record Seizure West of Rhine
(International News Service)
A major American first army drive from the Remagen bridgehead sector toward the rich industrial Ruhr valley was reported by the German agency DNB.
I. S. A. Plans Series Of Spring Dances And Elects Officers
Pat Graham, College sophomore was elected vice-president of the Independent Student Association, and Shirley Wellborn was elected secretary at the first meeting of the newly elected council, Jack Nichols, president, announced this morning.
The I. S. A. also discussed plans for several dances this semester, the first one of which is scheduled for April 14. They will also sponsor a sweetheart dance about the middle of May and plan to have a "tacky" dance and a weiner roast sometime in June, Nichols stated.
The council made no definite decision concerning the V-12 representatives last night but will probably decide who the V-12 representatives will be at their next meeting, Nichols concluded.
Albert Kvasnicka Awarded D.F.C. For Action in Italy
The headquarters of Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower did not confirm the German claim, but a spokesman told of a fresh 11-mile advance by the third army under Lt. Gen. George S. Patton which led to a prediction that all German forces still west of the Rhine faced annihilation.
Staff Sergeant Albert F. Kvasnicka, Wakeeney, has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism while serving as tall-guner on a B-17 Flying Fortress operating from a 15th A.A.F. base in Italy, according to a field dispatch from the 15th A.A.F. in Italy.
Sgt. Kvasnicka entered the University and enrolled in the School of Engineering in 1939. He entered the armed forces in December, 1940, and served overseas 22 months in the Asiatic-Pacific theater of operations before going to Italy.
Sgt. Kvasnicka was awarded the decoration on a mission deep into German-held territory. The plane in which he was flying was struck by anti-aircraft shells which wounded two gunners, damaged two engines, tore huge holes in the wings and fuselage, and completely destroyed the electrical and oxygen systems.
Sgt. Kvasnicka went to the aid of the stricken crewmen and, when one became unconscious from lack of oxygen, he gave the unconscious man his own oxygen supply. He gave first aid to both men, and flight surgeons credit him with saving their lives by his speedy and competent action.
The third army plunged to within nine miles of Mainz, an anchor point of Adolph Hitler's deepest Seigfried line defenses. As the third and seventh armies moved rapidly toward a junction it was announced that between 15,000 and 20,000 German troops were captured by Patton's army. This broke all records for previous enemy seizures.
A veteran of 35 combat missions, Sgt. Kvasnicka has also been awarded the air medal with three oak leaf clusters.
Soviet troops closed in on the last German center along the Baltic and Oder rivers.
Tokyo reported that Adm. Mark A. Mitscher's gigantic carrier-based plane attack on the home islands of Japan was continuing into its third day.
Further publication of the Kansan Review became problematic today when sales continued too low to guarantee expense of printing.
Details were awaited meanwhile from Gen. Douglas MacArthur of the progress being made on his latest amphibious invasion of the Philippines. This was the mass assault on Panay islands in the center of the Archipelago. The Japanese were taken by surprise and latest reports indicated a rapid American drive toward Ililo, Panay's leading city,
Sales Must Increase If Review Continues
"Those in service cannot blame women students solely for this negligence," said one of those in charge of the weekly. "Not one fraternity on the campus has taken on group responsibility in sending the paper to friends in uniform."
"Unless organizations respond promptly and the copies are called for regularly, there is no other course than to stop publication." said Miss Joel Fant, chairman of the circulation committee.
The Review has been exceedingly popular with the service men who have been fortunate enough to have friends on the campus to send it to them.
The Y.M.C.A. has been most diligent in circulating the Kansas Review, obtaining weekly between 306 and 400 copies. Faculty members likewise have been sending out the Review.
A meeting of the Kansan board will be held this week to determine the future of the weekly paper.
Senate Committee Hedges On Army Promotion Policy
Washington, (INS) — The Senate Military Affairs committee today decided to call Gen. George Marshall, the army's top ranking officer, before it too explained the army policy on promotion.
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