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UNIVERSITY Daily Kansan
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LAWRENCE, KANSAS, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1944
42ND YEAR
NUMBER 23
Yanks Down 900 Japanese Planes, Sink Merchant Ships, One Cruiser As Nips Refuse Battle With Fleet
(International News Service)
Disclosure that the Jay warships had been sighted was the first statement of the American navy in connection with wild enemy claims that 35 American men-o-war had been sunk or severely damaged in the purported action.
The historical babble with which Japanese propagandists filled the air yesterday found its answer today in a tense communique from American Pacific fleet headquarters which stated flatly that Japanese warships retired without joining action with the American navy.
The Nipponese vessels were sighted during the week-long sorties of the U.S. third fleet in waters off Formosa and the Philippines but their commanders refused to do battle and today were fleeing to the comparative safety of Japanese home waters.
Having disposed of Japans' claims of victory in a non-existent battle the United States Pacific command reeled off the stunning list of American achievements as follows:
1. A slashing new attack of B-29 super-forts on Formosa, the third in four days—and the Japanese themselves admitted another assault soon after.
2. Destruction of almost 900 enemy planes in the course of the Formosa assault now in their eighth consecutive day.
3. "Obliteration" of Jap aircraft factories and other vital installations at Formosa's chief military bases.
4. Destruction of one enemy cruiser, possible sinking of another and elimination of additional 48,000 tons of Japanese combat or merchant shipping in a terrific raid on Hong Kong harbor, where planes of the 14th air force found an enemy convoy bottled up.
Except for two medium-sized American ships, probably cruisers, that were hit by aerial torpedoes, no damage was sustained by American vessels in the Formosa attacks, the communique related.
Deadline Set For Registration
Registration dead-line for students who wish to vote in the Douglas County general election Nov. 7 will be at 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, according to a report from the office of the county clerk today. Starting tomorrow the office of the county clack will be open until 10 p.m. each night up to the final dead-line.
For the benefit of those students who wish to vote for the candidates of their own county if they live in
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Martial Law Set Up By Nazis in Hungary
London—(INS)—Outbreak of civil war within Hungary was reported today after pro-Nazi elements seized control in Budapest in an effort to keep the tottering satellite nation in the war on the side of Germany.
A state of martial law was proclaimed in Budapest where fighting raged, and a curfew was proclaimed by the new government of Ferenc Szalasy. Admiral Nicholas Horthy, deposed regent, was said to be beieaged in the Royal Palace where he was defended by loyal troops.
Party Members Deluge Campus With Propaganda
Conflicting Roosevelt-Dewey campaign propaganda is making the University a colorful red-white-and-blue campus. Both Republicans and Democrats are making wide distribution of car stickers, posters, and straight literature explaining the opposing sides of the political scene. Democrats are circulating much of the noted Political Action Committee literature, which is backed by the CIO.
The Socialist party is publishing issues of a small informative newspaper called "The Informer," which is distributed twice weekly. They are headquartered in the office of the Student Book Exchange of the Union building.
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Republicans are making a survey of all Deweyites on the campus, stressing the registration of party members of voting age. Hill Democrats passed out membership sheets at their rally last Wednesday, which they would like to have filled out and returned to their office in the Union building, David Battenfeld, co-chairman announced.
Republicans Make Survey
Commencement Speaker
Dr. Alphonse M. Schwitalla, dean of the School of Medicine at St. Louis University, will speak at commencement exercises Sunday, Oct. 29, in Hoch auditorium.
Groups Make Final Plans For Annual Homecoming
Football Squad Chooses Queen From 17 Women
The homecoming queen and her two attendants were chosen last night from 17 representatives to reign over homecoming activities at the University. Selected by the traveling squad of the football team, the three successful candidates will be introduced at the Friday night rally at the stadium.
The queen will not be presented until Saturday between halves of the K.U.-Nebraska game, when she will be crowned by Deane W. Malott, Cancellor of the University.
The three top candidates were chosen from the following representatives of organized houses: Margaret Emick, Alpha Omicron Pi; Alberta Mayer, Miller hall; Gwen Kisler, Watkins hall; Virginia Winter, Kappa Alpha Theta; Shirley Henry, Gamma Phi Beta; Nancy Lowe, Delta Gamma; Colleen Jones, Jolieh hall; Caroline Morriss, Sigma Kappa; Geneva Peirano, Harman Co-op; Mary Neel, Alpha Delta Pi; Virginia Larsen, Chi Omega; Mary Jo Cox, Corbin hall; Joyee Anne Staley, Corbin hall; Betty Cunningham, Foster hall; Jo Ellen Hall, Alpha Chi Omega; Barbara Winn, Pi Beta Phi; and Norma Henry, Kappa Kappa Gamma.
Former Kansan Editor Home
Capt. Stewart Jones, managing editor of the Daily Kansan in 1940 visited the campus Sunday. Captain Jones, who was graduated from the University in 1940, is now working in civilian personnel management at Moore Field, Mission, Texas. While at the University, Captain Jones was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He plans to attend homecoming here on Oct. 20 and 21.
The queen committee in charge of last night's meeting was composed of Bud Eisenhower, chairman; Patricia Graham, Persis Snook, and Charles Moffett.
Russia and England Settle Balkan Future; Dardanelles to Soviet
Washington (INS)—A postwar plan for division of influences in the Balkans between Russia and Britain was understood today to have been worked out in the Moscow conference between Prime Minister Churchill and Premier Stalin. Greece will remain under British influence while Rumania, Bulgaria, and Yugoslavia will pass under Soviet supervision.
A Balkan federation under leadership of Marshal Tito of Yugoslavia may be formed and internationalism of the Dardenelles, now under Turkish control, is planned to give Russia a Black Sea outlet to the Mediterranean. The general agreement represents a triumph for the new Soviet foreign policy since the whole Balkan area has been in the past a sphere for British influence.
Charles B. Holmes, of Lawrence, graduate of the School of Engineering in 1915 and president of the University Alumni Association, will preside at meetings of the Alumni Association to be held this weekend as part of Homecoming festivities.
Saturday morning he will preside at a meeting of the Alumni Association in the organization's office in Frank Strong hall. At noon he will preside at a luncheon to be given by the group.
Eight Schools To Debate Here
Eight schools have already registered for the debate conference to be held Friday and Saturday Gerald L. Pearson, chairman, announced today.
Main highlight of the conference will be the debate between the University of Kansas and the University of Missouri. The question for the debate will be the high school question for the year, "Resolve: That the legal voting age be reduced to 18 years." Kansas will take the affirmative in the debate which is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. Friday. Leeta and Sarah Marks of Valley Falls will represent the University.
Another highlight of the conference will be the demonstration debate between the Topeka and Salina high schools.
Advanced registration shows that the following schools will attend:
Russell, Washington Rural. Troy, Salina, Topeka, Newton, Abilene, and Shawnee Mission.
Justice Homer Hoch, member of the State Supreme Court, will lead a forum from 10:30 until noon Saturday. All University students are welcome to attend the forum and take part in the discussion.
Dr. Bower Aly, Dr. John Ise, Dr. Hilden Gibson, Dr. R. H. Wheeler and Prof. E. C. Buehler of the faculty will take part in the conference. E. A. Thomas of the Kansas High School Activities Association will also be present for the meeting.
The conference will adjourn in time for those attending to see the Kansas-Nebraska football game.
Nine thousand dollars proceeds were received the first day in the United Appeals drive at Texas University.
T.U. Drive Gets $9,000 in One Day
Weekend Plans Include Rally Meetings, Dance
Three skirts for the rally Friday night at the stadium will be chosen by cheerleaders and members of the Homecoming committee at 7 p.m. today when tryouts will be held in the Kansas room of the Memorial Union building.
The skirts will be featured in Friday's rally, according to Pat Penney, committee head. Highlight of the rally will be the introduction of the three top candidates for Homecoming queen. The rally will be in Memorial stadium, and will be led by Jay Janes, Ku Kus, and the University band. Don Cousin, V-12, will be master of ceremonies. Ouigley to be at Rally
Saturday morning directors of the Alumni Association of the University will meet at 10:30.
The coaching staff, the game captain, and E. C. Quigley, director of athletics at the University, will be introduced by Cousins.
The board of directors of the Research Foundation Council will meet Saturday at Lawrence. A dinner for members is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the Union building following the homecoming game. Chancellor Deane W. Malott and Dean F. J. Moreau of the School of Law will attend the conference. J. C. Nichols, Roy Roberts, and Dr. Roy Cross, all of Kansas City, are also expected to attend. Editors Meet Saturday
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Part of Fall Grads To Be Commissioned At Sunday Ceremony
Plans for the 73rd annual fall Commencement ceremony to be held in Hoch auditorium at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon were drawn up yesterday by members of the commencement committee in a meeting at the Alumni Association office.
A large number of the graduates will be commissioned officers in the armed forces at the same time they receive their diplomas. These graduates will remove their caps and gowns after receiving their degrees and then receive their commissions.
Class officers will lead the procession. Dean D. M. Swarthout will be in charge of music for the ceremony. The Jay Janes have been asked to be ushers and arrangements were made at yesterday's meeting to have proper pamphlets, such as the Senior Reminder, printed.
Present at the meeting were: Prof. E. L. Trecee, chairman; L. H. Axe, marshal chairman; T. C. Rythe and Fred Ellsworth, printing committee; E. O. Stein, chief usher at the auditorium; Joanne Johnson, president of the class of 1945; Karl Klooz, business office representative; Clifton Calvin, business office; Raymond Nichols, executive secretary; and Wealthy Bubecok.