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LAWRENCE, KANSAS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1. 1944
42ND YEAR
Tokyo Blasted by American Planes Japanese Radio Broadcasts Say; Fires Reported in Industrial Area
(International News Service)
A new American bombing raid on Tokyo, the first since Lieut. Gen. James A. Doolittle staged his historic attack from the aircraft carrier Hornet more than two and a half years ago was reported by the Japanese radio today.
At least one American B-29 super fortress, and possibly many more, carried out the assault, enemy broadcasts said, and there were indications that devastating fires and helter-skelter confusion resulted in the Kanto industrial area southeast of metropolitan Tokyo.
There was no confirmation of the Allied raid in Allied headquarters. Another unconfirmed Tokyo report concerned a counter invasion in Pelelou island which Yank troops cleared of Japanese defenders almost a month ago. The report, if true, would be intended as a diversionary assault to American forces in the Philippines where steady advances were continuing on Leyte island Holland Battle Nears End
A Peabody physician had the naval trainee taken to the naval hospital at Hutchinson by ambulance and the parents were notified. The father, a former assistant professor of physical education on the University staff, flew from his station at San Antonio, Texas, to Hutchinson.
The battle for Western Holland meanwhile neared its end with the Germans in wild retreat across the Maas river to Northern Holland. The Allied troops were hot on their trail and in some instances blocked their routes of escape. Also, a new Canadian army landing was reported on the island of Waltheren, in the Scheldt river estuary, designed to overwhelm the Dutch naval base of Flushing and silence German coastal guns which have prevented Allied use of Antwerp as a base of supply and reinforcement.
In Rome Allied headquarters revealed that British forces have reached the Greek port of Salonika, 190 miles northwest of Athens.
Moffett left the train first and when he turned around after jumping he found Elibel lying on the ground. It is thought he tripped as he alighted and struck his head on the end of a tie on a nearby track
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Off the eastern front Russian (continued to page two)
Injured Trainee May Recover
Hope was expressed today for the recovery of Robert Elbel, V-12 trainee, who suffered a fracture of his skull Friday afternoon in a fall from a train at Peabody.
His parents, Major and Mrs. E. R. Elbel, 1713 Mississippi street, reported from his bedside at the Hutchinson naval hospital that, although their son had not regained consciousness, he was able to see objects passed before his eyes.
Elibel and Charles Moffett, halfback on the football team, and both members of the Delta Tau Deltah fraternity, left for Moffett's home at Peabody about 1 o'clock Friday afternoon by train. The train did not stop at Peabody, but slowed up so much that they decided to get off.
Collins to Play For Varsity Ball
The first all-school dance of the winter term is scheduled for Saturday night in Hoch Auditorium when Jack Collins will bring his orchestra from Kansas City, Mo., to play for K.U. students.
The 10-piece orchestra will be accompanied by a girl vocalist, said Elinor Kline, acting varsity dance manager today. The dance will be from 9 to 12 m and will be informal
Because the Business office windows will be crowded with students paying their fees this week, tickets, date or stag, will all be sold Saturday night at the auditorium.
Promoted in Italy Capt. W. A. Rider, husband of Mrs. Ruth Swarthout Rider, director of Thayer Museum, has been promoted to the rank of major, according to word received today. He is stationed on the Italian battle front.
Capt. Rider Promoted in Italy
Six Thousand Train Here
Six Thousand Train Here
Men who have trained for World War II at the University total 6,824 at the present time. Of this number, 2,850 were naval machinists' mates, 685 naval aviation cadets (V-5), 741 naval electricians' mates, 1,559 army specialized program trainees including medical students, and 983 naval V-12 and naval medical trainees.
Writer on China To Talk Monday At Convocation
Footgear of All Nations Draws Interest to Museum
H. G. W. Woodhead, who has recently returned to the United States from China, after a long imprisonment by the Japanese, will speak at 10 a.m. Monday in Hoch auditorium on "How War Came to the Far East." for the first convocation of the new semester, Raymond Nichols, executive secretary said today.
Mr. Woodhead, who has been referred to as the dean of journalists in China, has lived forty years in that country and has written three authoritative books on Chinese affairs. During this time he has been associated with emperors and presidents of China, and leaders in Chinese political, social, and industrial life, and has been decorated for his public work by the British, Belgian, and French governments.
Since Mr. Woodhead's arrival in China in 1902, he has witnessed many changes—such as the fall of the Empire, the rise of Sun Yat Sen, the coming and going of Bolshevism, and the counter-wars which swept over the land, thus becoming a topmost authority on questions pertaining not only to China, but to the entire Far East.
"The shoe is the unmistakable product of a certain locality, regardless of the day or century of its manufacture," Mrs. Rider said. The Persian slippers of soft red leather and highly decorated toes, red morocco sandals from Italy, and peas-
The oldest shoe on exhibit was worn over 200 years ago at a court ball in England in Queen Anne's time. The black satin is frayed with age, but the flowers and leaves of the embroidered front have retained their colors.
Shoes from all times, nations, and for all occasions—from the bedroom slippers owned by the Dowager Duchess of Somerset in 1830 to a pair of tiny rubber dog's galoshes from Paris—are represented in the new exhibit in Spooner-Thayer museum.
Because Chinese affairs and national problems are becoming increasingly related to the affairs and problems of the United States, Mr. Woodhead's topic is particularly timely and will be interesting to students, Mr. Nichols said.
The shoe display, located in the north gallery on second floor, began today and will continue through November and December, Mrs. Ruth Rider, acting-curator of the museum said this morning. The exhibition is from the museum's own collections.
One Pair 200 Years Old
A pair of South African sandals show a wise provision for weary feet. The sole is made of successive layers of heavy leather held together by several rows of stitching around the edge. The only covering for the foot is a strap across the instep.
One of the very quaint shoes in the collection is the Turkish bride's shoe. Made out of solid wood cut out with supports for the toes and heel, it lifts the foot more than three inches. The shoe is worn only at the wedding ceremony. It is elaborately decorated above and below with squares and diamond-shaped blocks of mother-of-pearl, each block rimmed with a silver band which is hammered into the wood. American Shoes Represented
ant's sandals from France are examples to prove her statement.
American shoes are well represented by a pair of very long bicycle boots, worn in Kansas City in 1897; an American woman's pointed toe oef with brocade top of the year 1895; a pair of light blue satin party
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Campus Population Increases As New and Old Students Enroll In Season's Second Enrollment
With enrollment for all the schools of the University beginning at 8 a.m. today, the campus population was raised to a number greater than that of the summer and 6-weeks fall semester, by former students, who have returned for the first time this fall, and new students who did not attend the short fall semester. Classes for all schools will begin at 8:30 tomorrow morning.
H. G. W. Woodhead, dean of journalists in China, will speak on "How War Carried to the Far East" at convocation Monday morning. He was released recently from a long imprisonment by the Japanese.
It has been estimated that 225 new students will enroll today with 200 to 300 former students. Ten-day leave for three or four
Stillwell's Removal Asked 2 Months Ago
Convocation Speaker
Washington (INS)—A white house spokesman revealed today that the demand for removal of General Joseph W. Stillwell from command in China was made by Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek as long as two months ago.
President Roosevelt frankly acknowledged yesterday that the recall was requested owing to friction between Stillwell and the Chinese leader who is also president of China.
The formal demand was presented to President Roosevelt by H. H. Kung, vice president of the executive Yuan of China who has been in Washington since last summer.
The simultaneous resignation of Ambassador Clarence E. Gauss who has served in China since February 1941 made it clear that both the military and civilian representatives of the United States government in China have been at odds with Kaishek. It was denied officially that there was any connection with Gauss and the removal of Stillwell, but observers have pointed out that due to the friction of the Chinese government and the American emissaries it has been impossible to achieve coordination of members between the two allies.
hundred navy V-12 students also ended today and, with 75 army and navy medical students, they will begin classes tomorrow. Lt. Col. Watson L. McMorris, commanding officer of the ASTP at the University, reported that 17 new army medical students and 17 new army freshmen will be students at the University this semester.
Registration for all new students and for former students who did not attend the 6-weeks fall semester was held yesterday afternoon in Frank Strong hall. Students who attended the University during the summer or fall terms were not required to register, Laurence C. Woodruff, registrar, said today.
Paul B. Lawson, dean of the College, was principal speaker at a meeting for all new students in the auditorium of Frank Strong hall last night. Other speakers included Miss Marie Miller, assistant advisor of women; Henry Werner, adviser of men; and Lt. Col. McMorris. Gilbert Ulmer, assistant dean of the College, was in charge of the meeting. Following the program, the students met with the deans of the schools in which they plan to enroll.
Politicos Plan Rally For Tomorrow Night
Politically-minded students will have a chance to shout their enthusiasm tomorrow night at the pre-election rally in Fraser theater sponsored by the campus political organizations and Forums Board, Bob Gibbon. Forums Board chairman, announced today.
All students and any faculty members interested are invited to the rally which will begin at 7:30 pm, according to Gibbon. The political parties have lined up student speakers and planned demonstrations for entertainment.
On Friday, polls will be open in the basement of Fraser, Marvin, and Frank Strong from 8 to 5, and all regularly enrolled students may vote in the mock election upon presentation of enrollment receipts. Ballots will have candidates for president, vice-president, United States senator, and governor printed on them, and the four parties listed on this year's ballot will be represented. Three judges, one from the Democratic party, one from the Republican party, and one appointed by Forums Board, will be at each polling place throughout the day.
Texas Gets New Microscope
Texas Gets New Microscope The University of Texas has received final clearance on a purchase of an electron microscope for its electrical engineering department.