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NUMBER 53
42ND YEAR
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1944
Human Relations Should Receive Chief Emphasis —Donham
"It isn't possible anywhere in the United States to get an education that looks at life as a unit," declared Dean W. B. Donham, former dean of the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration, yesterday afternoon at a general faculty meeting arranged by Chancellor Deane Mallott. Similar bald convictions and sweeping generalizations resulted in one of the liveliest discussions the faculty has had for years. The address was one in a series by guest speakers on curriculum problems and educational objectives.
"The emphasis in education should be on human relations." Dean Donham insisted, "and the greatest opportunities lie in the liberal arts colleges. The opportunities are not being seized; however; we are not helping the student to integrate, to see the significance, in terms of human relations, of what he learns. We are just 'stocking the shelves.'" Some Arguments Were Challenged
Before he finished, the speaker had challenged the objectives and efficacy of virtually every division of the American university, and he had figuratively trampled on the toes of almost every instructor. Several University professors asked him to support some of his generalizations or challenged the soundness of some of his arguments. His answers were quick, witty, and generally unequivocal.
Some professional schools have made considerable progress toward integrating general and specialized knowledge, toward developing wis-
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Capitol News
Washington—(INS)—Congress today extended for another six months the time for trial of any person found responsible for the Pearl Harbor disaster—a possibility already ruled out by she army and navy. It was the third extension voted by congress.
The Pan-American Union governing board met in Washington this afternoon where the brush off was given to the Argentine proposal for an inter-American meeting of foreign ministers. An insufficient number of nations were said to have submitted their views on the proposal to investigate charges of fascism in the Farrell regime to warrant meeting.
A dying 78th congress headed for a conflict with President Rosevelt over proposals to freeze social security payroll taxes for another year. Senate approval of the house-passed bill, perhaps by Friday night, was assured almost certain presidential veto.
The committee reported to the house the first supplemental—or deficiency—appropriation bill for 1945 containing new appropriations and reappropriation totaling $478,5$4,712.
An economy-minded house appropriation committee today sheared $161,824, 895 from an administration request for new funds for the present fiscal year.
Emporia Is Isolated, Ottawa, No. Wichita Vacated Due to Floods
Flood waters have covered fields, blocked highways, and caused damage to buildings in Eastern Kansas. Because the Cottonwood and Neosho rivers overflowed their banks, Emporia has been siolated. Business buildings and homes were evacuated in Ottawa. Portions of North Wichita are under water, as a result of the flooding of the Little Arkansas river.
According to weather bureau records in Lawrence this is the wettest December since 1873. Total inches of rain in 4.02. The Wakarusa river has flooded, making detours necessary, and the Kaw river was near flood stage yesterday.
(International News Service)
Allies Attack Saarequemines
The U.S. third army today drove four new bridgeheads across the Saar river for a total of six, smashed into the outskirts of the key Nazi stronghold of Saareguinees, and poured a devastating artillery fire into the industrial center of Saarbrücken.
The new crossings were made along a two and one-half mile front between Saarlautron and Merzig.
Extensive regrouping and only minor advances were reported from the First and Ninth U.S. armies to the north, while the Seventh army climaxed three days of heavy fighting with the seizure of Selestat.
On the Italian front the British Eighth army drove westward from the liberated Adriatic city of Ravenna and captured three towns as the Germans fled in a severely disorganized retreat.
The Russians meanwhile were blazing away in an all-out attack on Budapest, and had driven to within 50 miles of the Austrian border.
The current air offenses against Germany's synthetic oil plants, communication lines and fuel dumps reached a new peak as thousands of bombers blasted targets from British and Italian bases.
The U.S. offensive in the Philippines again was bogged down by torrential rains.
Poem by Prof. Grant Is in November Issue Of Atlantic Monthly
Prof. Mary Grant's poem, "The Myth of Gifts" has been published in the November issue of Atlantic Monthly magazine. Professor Grant of the Latin department explained this morning that the poem is the retelling of a classical myth found in Plato's "Protagoras."
"Aesop," another of her poems, was published by the magazine last April. The poem, which is an imaginative sketch of the writer of fables, describes how the slave, Aesop, might have met and made friends with Solon, one of the seven wise men of Greece in the sixth century B.C.
Candles will be illegal for Paris Christmas trees this year.
Three 'shorter poems,' "Fable of Laughter," "Blackbirds," and "What Lethe?" were published by the periodical in 1943.
Dense Fog Final Blow To Students
University students grouped around the campus this morning in a fog that would have satisfied Sherlock Holmes or the producer of "Wuthering Heights." To many students this fog was the final blow after almost four days of a slow drizzle. No one is at his best (disposition or appearance) under such conditions, and with the temperature around 30 degrees some mornings, things are becoming downright unbearable.
The main topic of discussion on these days of bitter cold winds is "Why didn't they put K.U. in a valley?" The question seems to be debatable, but it is something to think about when one is walking the long stretch across campus. By popular vote, the distance between Snow hall and the Chi Omega house has been named "Pneumonia Gulfs."
The weather is such a shock to the freshmen that they are all suffering from "St. Vitus Dance." The upperclassmen are hardened to the fact that this Hill is undoubtedly the coldest place in the Middle West.
Also, the weather has produced a weakening effect of the student's self control. Probably the most over-used phrase on the Hill is "OK—you twisted my arm—I'll stay home and play bridge!"
Winter Sports Group To Build Ice Rinks On Tennis Courts
Sixty-five students attended the first meeting of the newly organized winter sports club, held last night in the officer's club room of the Memorial Union buildig. Because of the large attendance in the small room, only temporary plans were made, Charles Kunzelman, co-chairman said, and another meeting will be held next Tuesday night in a larger room in the Union building, and officers will be chosen.
Students interested in the proposed ski-trip to Colorado during the Christmas holidays are asked to come to a special meeting in the Union lounge at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Plans for a skiing trip to Colorado are definitely underway. Kunzelman reported, but it has not been decided yet whether the trip will be during the Christmas holidays, or between semesters.
The club decided last night to flood the University tennis courts as soon as possible for ice skating.
Greek Street Battles Intervened by British
Athens—(INS)—The Greek capital was torn by continued strife today as British armed forces intervened in an effort to quell the bloodshed resulting from street battles between left-wing opposition units and government troops and police.
The political situation became more confused as the result of the fighting between opposition forces and reports of the possible resignation of Premier George Papandreau continued.
At least once each day, some soldier on Leyte loses his wife through divorce.
ASC Plans New Survey to Present Student Evaluation of Faculty And Proposed Curriculum Changes
A standing committee of All-Student Council members and other students will be appointed by the council to present student suggestions and opinions on University curriculum changes to the faculty, it was decided at last night's open meeting of the All-Student Council. Nearly 150 students attended the meeting in the Union lounge.
New York — (INS) — Madison Square Garden officials were disclosed to have set up a protective system to eliminate any and all gambling and bookmaking in the vicinity of the famed New York arena.
Irish Refutes Allen's Charges
Commenting on the recently published remarks by "Phog" Allen of the University of Kansas, Ned Irish, acting president of the garden, said no evidence had been found to substantiate charges of a gambling scandal. However he disclosed that garden officials have worked up a list of 60 "undesirables" who will be barred from the arena—even for dog shows.
Irish said the garden plans were concerned mostly with professional gamblers and bookmakers.
Campus Seal Drive Sets $800 Goal; Will End Dec.15
The new committee will present student opinion on the five curriculum changes proposed by faculty committees before
An $860 goal has been set for the campus tuberculosis Christmas seal drive, which began yesterday. Eugenia Hepworth, head of the public relations committee of the All-Student Council, has announced. The drive will continue until Dec. 15.
Christmas seals went on sale yesterday afternoon immediately after a meeting with representatives from organized houses, Miss Hepworth said. Forty-three houses were represented at the meeting.
Booths have been set up in the cafeteria of the Memorial Union building and in Watson library, and seals will be on sale from 11:30 until 12:30 a.m. and from 4:30 until 6 p.m. in the cafeteria, and from 2:30 until 4:30 at the library.
Campaigners from the organized houses may secure information and seals from the office of Miss Joie Stapleton, faculty advisor, in Robinson gym, Miss Hepworth said.
Huberman Reported 'Fit as a Fiddle' Again
Bronislaw Huberman, Polish violinist, who was taken ill Monday night during the intermission of his concert, was released from the hospital yesterday afternoon. He left this afternoon for Emporia where he will give a recital tonight.
Mr. Huberman felt fine and was his usual self again, Waldemar Geltch, professor of violin, said today.
these changes are voted upon at the faculty meeting Dec. 12. Dean Henry Werner, who was recently appointed council adviser, commended the proposal at last night's meeting.
A resolution was also passed to conduct a comprehensive canvass of student evaluation of teachers and their courses. Information obtained will be made available to students for help in selecting their courses, and to a committee composed of administrative officers, faculty, and students, for any action it may wish to take. Doris Bixby was appointed to head the new survey, and Dean J. H. Nelson will act as faculty adviser.
Eric Eulich presented a report from a student opinion panel of which he was a member, praising the appointment of Dean Werner to the council, recommending that the penalty placed on members of the Sour Owl staff be lessened, and asking ior the opinion of the council on possible future panel discussions on student problems. The council endorsed the idea and encouraged any similar group to report at future council meetings.
Dean Werner gave a short talk, outlining his new position as faculty adviser, and of suggestions for the year's work were discussed. Eugenia Hepworth, chairman of the public relations committee, reported on the tuberculosis Christmas seal drive which began yesterday.
Navy Buys Stamps And Bonds at Rally
Arrangements have been made, Lt. Fitzhugh said, for the University to receive credit for the sales in its current drive. With each 10 cent war stamp purchased the Navy men will also receive a vote for the C V C bond queen who will be presented at the dances Friday night after the varsity basketball game in the Military Science building.
Subscriptions for war bonds and stamps amounting to more than $2,000 were reported last night by members of the V-12 unit and ship's company stationed at the University at a special Pearl Harbor day celebration, Lt. R. T. Fitzhugh, of the V-12 unit, said today. The rally was held last night in Fraser theater. The total stamp and bond sales will be much greater by the end of the week, he said.
Debate Meeting To Be Tomorrow
Debate Meeting To Be Tomorrow There will be a meeting for all students interested in debate of any kind at 7-30 p.m. tomorrow in room 5, Green hall, E. C. Buehler, of the department of speech and drama, announced today.
The season's greetings came a bit early for Uncle Sam. Mrs. Mary Christmas, while visiting in Chicago, enlisted in the WAC recently.