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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 1945
THE KANSAN COMMENTS
Drafting of 4-F's Will Not Solve U.S. Difficulties
The statement made public the other day by War Mobilization Director Jimmy Byrnes is the cause of much speculation. Mr. Byrnes said that all men physically unfit for service should be drafted immediately into limited service or war work. He has even taken the trouble to bring up the problem of paying these men in order to be fair to both labor and our GIs.
The suggestion has been made that a little yelling every six months or so, about the men not in service is good for our morale. Possibly this is so, but is the yelling entirely justified? Why must we have more men to fight in western Europe if our own army intelligence is fallible enough to slip up on the detection of the German counter-attack, thus causing the deaths of thousands?
It is possible that there have not been enough munitions sent to the army in Europe, but is that as much a matter of an insufficient number of war workers as it is of inefficiency within war plants and in allocation of supplies? In other words, it seems that Mr. Byrnes may be throwing us a red -herring—a matter which is not basic in solving our present problems—and in so doing, he is making the 4-F the goat.
The danger in this move to our college athletic programs (and also one of the major fallacies in Mr. Byrnes' reasoning) was pointed out the other day in the Daily Kansan. Another important reason why students should be worried by the proposal is that a definite advantage is incurred by having some men continue their schooling during the war. This will provide a group of young persons who can help immeasurably in effecting the return to a normal existence after the war. It seems obvious that the persons who should remain in school are those men unfit for military service.
Many Congressional leaders are interested in Byrnes' proposal, and it probably will be one of the first matters of consideration for the new Congress. Public opinion should be exerted to the end that our legislators concern themselves with more basic solutions to our problems than the one which Mr. Byrnes sets forth.
—N.W.
University Daily Kansan
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Rock Chalk Talk
By LA VERNE KEEVEN
Art in this day and age can be quite amusing if exhibited in a carefree manner. Several days ago Tom Sinclair made himself comfortable on a large sofa at the Pi Phi house, and it wasn't long before he was sound asleep.
Jean Saffell, Fine Arts student,
was perturbed with the wan color
of Tom, so she proceeded to tint him
up a mite. After the task was completed,
(mustache, lipstick, and
rouge complete) the victim awoke
to find his expression entirely
changed.
Coming to Tom's rescue was Betty Grant, his choice, who spent the rest of the afternoon trying to bring him back to his natural self again.
水 象 ★
Words are often misleading. Do-lores Farrell, Jolliffe hall, was searching through the dictionary the other evening trying to find the word, "anemia." She was on the verge of giving up when a freshman suggested that it began with an "e." The two girls diligently looked through the "en's" when suddenly the freshman exclaimed, "Here it is at last! 'e-n-e-m-a', anemia."
Quiet and more reserved than usual was the welcoming of the new year at Corbin hall. One reason for the tomb-like atmosphere was the fact that classes resumed the following day, and the majority disliked starting the new year out in this manner. No excitement available, everyone had retired by 12:30 a.m. About an hour later, long enough for everyone to be asleep, a practical joker sounded the fire alarm and caused confusion throughout the
hall. Even those with the most pleasing dispositions were fuming as they went down the hall carrying towels to see where the fire was.
The removal of steps, the Sigma Kappa claim, would be much more convenient if applied to buildings on the campus (thus preventing all from attending classes) rather than to those leading to their own dining room and other essential rooms. One consolation this strenuous exercise has to offer is that it keeps one in shape.
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Lt. Brent Stationed in N. M.
First Lt. Robert D. Brien, former student at the University, has reported for duty at the Carlsbad Army Air Field, Carlsbad, N. M. He received his commission March 27, 1943, at Deming, N. M. His wife, the former Miss Elsie Mae Holloway, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. Brien, live in Philadelphia, Pa.
VARSITY
Lt. Brient Stationed in N. M.
THURSDAY
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Carleton Kent to Be Capital Correspondent For the Chicago Times
SUNDAY — 4 Days
OWL SHOW Saturday, 11:45
Carleton (Bill) Kent, a graduate of the University in 1932, recently returned from Europe to become the new Washington correspondent of the Chicago Times. Mr. Kent has served as war writer for the Times in the South Pacific, in Cairo, in Italy, and recently on the western front. He began his new duties Jan. 1st.
Editor and Publisher magazine in the Dec. 30 issue includes an article about Mr. Kent, in which he tells about some of his experiences on the European front.
While at the University, Mr. Kent was campus correspondent for the Journal-World. He was the first correspondent to write a daily column about K.U. affairs.
Bill Kent is the son of Prof. and Mrs. C. V. Kent, formerly of Lawrence. Professor Kent left the department of physics of the University of Kansas last fall to take a position at the University of Michigan.
"IT'S THE TALK OF THE WHOLE COUNTRY"—WALTER WINCHELL
OFFICIAL BULLETIN
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Thursday, Jan. 4, 1945
Notices due at News Room, Journalism Building, at 10 a.m. on day of publication.
Anyone wishing to do practice teaching in the Spring Term should make application now at the office of the Dean of the School of Education—J. W. Twente, dean. -72
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