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LAWRENCE, KANSAS, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1944
2ND YEAR
NUMBER 48
Verner to Control All Activities
Third and Ninth Armies Advance To Ruhr River
International News Service
Battling mounting German opposition, the U.S. ninth army today dogged through seas of mud almost to the Ruhr river, the last natural barrier protecting the plains sweeping up to Cologne and the Rhine. The same type of weather dogged the U. S. third army which rested four miles of territory from the fighting Nazis, making a two-day advance of more than 10 miles to reach points of 9 to 10 miles south-west of the industrial center of Saaraucken.
Winter rains splashed over the soggy Russian front, in eastern Czechoslavakia but did not stop the Soviets who rolled westward for more than six miles, while British closed in on the Italian communications center of Faenza in a battle against both the elements and the Nazis.
Meanwhile in the Far East rains brought the Yank drive against Japanese pockets on Leyte island virtue to a standstill. However American war planes took advantage of the enforced ground lull to blast Jap positions in western Leyte. A stiff air battle over the U.S. B-29 base at Saipan cost the Japs 13 planes as they made two assaults against the launching platform for Yank raids in Tokyo.
A strong force of RAF bombers ipped into German rail hubs while fosquito bombers blasted Berlin in blockbuster" raids.
Yank fighters, 500 strong, swept over northwestern Germany to destroy 102 Nazi planes out of an enemy force of 400. Only 13 American planes were lost in the crushing softwaffe defeat.
Conger Presents Preyer Compositions
Enthusiastic students, members of the faculty, and guests heard Allie Jerle Conger of the department of piano perform for the first time *Sonaine* by Prof. C. A. Preyer, in her piano recital. Another of Prossor Preyer's works, "Intermezzo," From Sonata, No. I) was chosen by fiss Conger for her recital in Fraser theater last night.
The first part of Miss Conger's program consisted of selections from Mad and Mozart representing risk of the late 18th century.
A group of variations on a light theme, "1830" (Nin), were featured in the second group, and Miss Conor demonstrated well her ability to portray the delightful as well as the dramatic in the various moods of the composition.
White Chrysanthemums were presented to Miss Conger by friends, and her students gave her a large bouquet of pink roses and snapragons. Ferns on either side of the stage and a large poinsettia plant behind the piano provided the setting in Miss Conger's recital.
Chapel to Be Built at K.U.
Student Chapel Will Be Erected On Campus by Danforth Foundation
The proposed erection of a chapel on the campus has been announced by Chancellor Deane W. Malott. Designated by the Board of Regents as the Danforth Chapel, the construction of the building will be sponsored by the Danforth Foundation of St. Louis, created by William H. Danforth, chairman of the board of the Ralston Purina Company of St. Louis, Mo.
Other contributors who will assist the Danforth Foundation are John T. Stewart of Wellington, and the Kansas University Endowment Association which will present funds from the Elizabeth M. Watkins estate.
An electric organ in the chapel will be the gift of A. B. Weaver of Lawrence, as a tribute to his father, A. D. Weaver, veteran Lawrence business man and civic leader.
The architect for the building is Edward W. Tanner, of Kansas City, who is giving his services as a memorial to his mother, the late Mrs. Harriet E. Tanner of Lawrence, for many years a devoted friend of the University. Mr. Tanner is the first graduate of the University's department of architecture.
In making his gift to the University of Kansas, Mr. Danforth expressed his belief that a university campus needs a place of quiet and of worship with a spiritual and religious atmosphere, open at all times for the personal use of the students. It is to provide for this need that the gift is made.
Danforth Chapel, to be erected of native stone from the University campus, will be a small building, fitted into the campus near the illac hedge northeast of Fraser hall.
Funds Needed for Furnishings
Will Be Located Near Fraser $ \mathbf{H}_{n}^{\mathrm{II}} $
Further funds must be secured for the necessary furnishings for the chapel, and plans are being considered for student and faculty participation in the project. It is hoped the building may be completed for dedication by next commencement.
In commenting upon the proposed chapel, Chancellor Malott said, "The University is happy to have this building as a center of emphasis for Christian living, for which this University has stood throughout its history. In the years to come the Danforth Chapel will be an inspiration to the student generations of the future."
Jayhawkers to Appear Tomorrow at Exchange
The first issue of the Jayhawker magazine will definitely appear on the campus Wednesday evening. Mary Morrill, editor of the publication has announced. Issues will be distributed to subscribers from 7 until 9 p.m. Wednesday from the book exchange in the sub-basement of the Memorial Union building.
No single issues can be sold to non-subscribers, Beverly Bohan, business manager announced.
Larger than the usual Jayhawker, this issue contains 84 pages. The number of issues this year has and definitely been set, the staff has announced. There will be either three of four issues however, according to Miss Morrill and Miss Bohan.
Navy Training in 50 Colleges
Jayhawkers will be distributed again from 1 o'clock until 5:30 Thursday afternoon in the book exchange.
A program for permanent naval reserve officer training courses in 50 colleges besides Annapolis has been outlined before a Congressional committee.
YW-YM Speaker Will Discuss Post-War America
"McGuffey and Post-War America" will be discussed tonight by Leland Hazard, vice-president of the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co., of Pittsburgh, Pa., as the first in a series of lectures to be sponsored by the YMCA and the YWCA. The joint meeting, which is open to all students, whether or not they are members of the organizations, will begin at $ p.m. in the Kansas room of the Memorial Union building.
In the new lecture series the YMCA and YWCA groups will present speakers who will diecuss problems which are of special interest to students. Mr. Hazard, who was formerly a prominent Kansas City lawyer, and who has spent much time in Washington during the past three years working with government wartime and postwar planning agencies, will present his views on the reconversion of business and attitudes in the post war era at the meeting tonight.
Irwin and McIntire Take Offices Tonight
John J. Irwin and Gene McIntire winners in the freshman election for Student Council representatives last week, will be sworn into office at 7 o'clock tonight in the Pine room of the Union building, according to Persis Snook, council president.
No urgent business is planned for the meeting tonight.
Special Ku Ku Meeting Is Tonight All Ku Ku club members are urged to attend a special meeting at 8:00 tonight in the men's lounge of the Union building, according to Dewey Nemec, secretary.
Shoes made of wartime pigskin will be sold ration-free, the OPA has announced.
Sour Owl Affair Brings Increased Faculty Control
Staff Is Barred From All Activities
Climaxing the controversy over the college humor magazine "The Sour Owl" the Office of Dean of Student Affairs has been created to replace the office of Men's Student Adviser, with duties for Mr. Henry Werner to advise and assist in all student activities as an administrative officer of the University.
The following letter has been issued by Chancellor Deane W. Mao lott:
To staff members of the magazine, the Chancellor announced that no member listed on the title page shall participate in any further activity or hold any office, or employment in any student activity or in any department of the University. If any position is held at the present it must be given up.
To The All Student Council;
To The All Student Council:
I have received your letter of apology, transmitted with the statement from the staff of the "Sour Owl", and appreciate very much your writing to me.
The publication of the "Sour Owl" was such a breach of good taste and conduct that I have no alternative but to take cognizance of it, particularly since the All Student Council itself has taken no positive action, except to write a letter of apology to me.
To the staff of the "Sour Owl" I am giving notification that henceforth no member of the staff listed on the title page shall participate in any further activity or hold any office whatever, or any employment,
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Washington — (INS) — President Roosevelt's choice of Edward R. Stettinius, Jr., as his new secretary of state today forshadowed a shake-up in the state department with Norman Armour regarded as the most likely nominee for under secretary of state. The Stettinius appointment seemed assured of senate approval today.
Secretary of State Appointment Awaits Approval of Senate
Armour, former ambassador to Argentine is now serving as head of the division of American Republics Affairs. He was prominently mentioned for the post of undersecretary last year when it became vacant by the resignation of Summer Welles.
Another change generally expected is the naming of Nelsen M. Rockefeller as assistant secretary of state in charge of Latin American Affairs. Rockefeller is now preparing liquidation of his office of Coordinator of Inter-American affairs.
All three men have worked closely together since Stettinius first came into the state department about 14 months ago.