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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN. LAWRENCE, KANSAS
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FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 16, 1942
THE KANSAN COMMENTS
Laws Needed To Eliminate Loan Sharks
In a recent message to the Kansas state legislature, Gov. Andrew Schoeppel stressed the state's need for small loan laws to protect thousands of borrowers against loan sharks. Because such protective legislation is absent from the Kansas statutes, Kansas has become a haven for swindlers who have been driven from 30 other states with more strict regulations.
The Better Business bureau of Kansas City, Mo., an organization which attempts to eliminate dishonest or unfair business transactions within a community, has been helpful in fighting some of the loan sharks. However, to conduct an effective campaign against such practices, definite laws must be passed. The ordinary citizen seldom is powerful enough to fight the unfair high rates of interest charged by the swindlers.
Loan sharks thrive within Kansas because they are not prohibited from charging exorbitant rates of interest on small loans. Banks generally do not seek such loans because of the small size and noncollateral risks, in addition to the expense of placing them on the books and servicing them.
In its published survey issued in 1944 on "Personal Finance Conditions in Kansas," the Junior Bar conference of the American Bar association revealed information which gave evidence of the great need in Kansas for small loan laws.
It was reported that an estimated 175,000 Kansans wowe more than three million dollars to loan sharks, and that the rate of interest varies from 240 to 1000 per cent.
Better business will be the key to much of Kansas' success in the postwar period. Greatly expanded industries have been planned for various cities. If this industrial expansion is to be complete, Kansas must offer financial protection to its citizens. Established small loan laws would certainly be a step in the right direction--J.V.
Stockton to Judge S. O. W. Contest Dean F. T. Stockton has been asked to serve as a judge in a contest sponsored by writing a paper on "Why I Like to Work at Sunflower." Mr. H. V. Chase, plant manager, and Col. D. R. Hyde, commanding officer, will be two of the other judges.
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By HANNA
HEDRICK
The Verdict Was Unanimous: High up in the conning tower of Snow hall (known to a few careless individuals as the "rabbit hutch"—to others as the bac lab), Norma Henry, bac major, gave up trying to extract a small amount of blood from her partners, descended to fifth floor, and prevailed upon Harry Jennison, medic. "Hank" recured the blood, then fled when the fact was known as to the type of tests she was making. All the way back to the "rabbit hutch," "Hank" could hear stinging vituperations from the troubled Harry—to the effect that they couldn't do that to him. The donor mopped his fevered brow in relief when the test came out negative.
As ye sow; Using Phi Psi tactics on the Phil Deltis descended on the Kappa house Valentine's night and spirited the pledge class out of study hall. (Kappa freshmen declare the plan was unpremeditated, despite the fact that they had their coats hidden under the tables.) The scene shifts to several hours later: Pledges are down on their keens waxing floors; the banisters from first to third floors are attractively festooned with their
pajamas and bathrobes tied in knots and strung across in Mardi Gras fashion $=$ designed by the active chapter.
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Clubfoot Cutie Limps Again
Strangely reminiscent of last spring's psuedo-clubfoot, psuedo-pervert, are the two mysterious characters (one with a limp), who, taking advantage of the first delightful spring night, trailed several coeds updown Tennessee. The question now arises whether or not the PT militia should again be called out to guard that female species known as "bellus Jayhawkus" from further mental anguish.
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The Professional Spirit: With a "99.44% pure, we float" attitude, the Nu Sig party men continue to set new heights in entertainment. Typical invitations to the "Nu Sigma Nu Hepcat Hospital" party tomorrow night was the one concocted in the fertile brain of Jason Dixon: Dose—informal party, ad libitum. Formula—C2 H5 OH (to the Lily White League members, this is alcohol)—add cautiously. Time—initial dose at 9 p.m., continue until bedtime.
Every course in the law curriculum is open to persons in the University with senior standing, F. J. Moreau, dean of the School of Law, said today.
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Dean Moreau called particular attention to this course in "International Law which is to be taught by Prof. R. M. Davis." "Professor Davis's plan," Dean Moreau said, "is to go into present world political problems, international organization, as well as the more fundamental principles of international law. His idea is to examine these principles as they would be applied in the creation and subsequent operation of the international world organization."
U. H. S. Seniors Visit Governor, State House
Shaking hands with the Governor and holding a one million dollar bond. University high school students agreed were the highlights of their trip to the State hoose in Topeka yesterday. The trip was made in connection with Miss Ritch Litchen's senior course in Problems of Democracy.
Students made a complete tour of the State house, visiting the house of representatives, senate, auditor's office, supreme court, and the inner vaults of the treasury department. Judge Hugo T. Wedell explained in detail court procedure in the Supreme Court.
A poll taken at the University of Southern California shows that male critics put gaudy jewelry and leg make-up on the blacklist.
Plan now to enroll in the approved ground school course A.E. 45 next semester and become a member of the JAYHAWK FLYING CLUB. Ground and flight training is approved by the Civil Aeronautical administration and supervised by the Aeronautical Engineering department of the University. K.U. students receive three hours credit for the ground school course. Membership enables you to obtain a private pilot's license at reduced cost in one semester. Graduates of the club will be able to continue flying at greatly reduced rates.
Join the JAYHAWK FLYING CLUB
(See Prof. W. M. Simpson, Room 102, Aeronautical Engineering building for information.)
(continued from page one) group, Westminster Vesper club, Ninth Street Baptist forum, the Y. W.C.A.,the Y.M.C.A. Intervarsity Christian fellowship, Forums board, and the Student Religious council. All of these groups are national organizations with an organization on every University campus, Miss Erwin said.
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Official Bulletin
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Friday, Feb. 16, 1945
Notices cue at News Room, Journalism Building, at 10 a.m. on day of publication.
Seniors graduating in March should order their announcements at the Business office sometime this week. Samples of the announcements and name cards are at the business office. — Mary Ann Glad, chairman of announcement committee.
All students in the College should confer with their advisers this week to plan their schedules for next semester. Names and office hours of freshman-sophomore advisers are posted on the bulletin board opposite room 229 of Frank Strong hall. Office hours of major advisers for juniors and seniors are posted on the bulletin boards of the various departments. — Gilbert Ulmer, assistant dean of the College.
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Kansas Board to Choose New Staff Monday Afternoon
Members of the news staff of the University Daily Kansan for the first eight weeks of the spring semester will be chosen by the Kansan board at a meeting at 4:30 p.m. Monday in room 102 of the journalism building, Hannah Hedrick, chairman, has announced. The Kansan board is made up of faculty members of the department of journalism, and upperclassmen in the department, chosen by the board.
Cigarets Replace Apples
The present Kansan staff will work with the new staff for a week at the beginning of the semester, Miss Hedrick said.
The cigaret replaced the apple as a means of currying favor with the teacher, University High school students declared today. With the scarcity of smokes the cigarette is much more effective, they said.
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