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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1944
THE KANSAN COMMENTS
THE KA Students' Safety Is Endangered By Carelessness
For the second time this week, University students have been severely injured while on "joy" rides with a crowd of other young people. Both of these accidents were preventable, and occurred through the carelessness of the victims themselves as well as that of their thoughtless comrades.
Over-optimism about the war and the favorable economic condition now existing in this country have, perhaps, contributed to the care-free attitude which too many students, as well as others, have assumed the past few months. They seem to have forgotten that their former classmates are still dying in order to protect for these same students the privilege of attending college and pursuing happiness in a sensible way. These heedless "children" (for they apparently have no more good judgment than they did when in grade school) seem bent on having "fun" as their chief goal in a college career—education and preparation for life apparently have little place in their pleasure-seeking lives.
Although many people on the campus violently disagreed with a student who recently wrote an article on some of the puerile customs being forced on new students, they will have to concede that "Hell Week," "Walk-outs," and similar traditions no longer remain in the clever class when broken bones and life-time scars are the result. Actual physical injuries are sometimes inflicted during fraternity and sorority "paddle parties," which do absolutely no good to anyone and merely constitute evidence that the actives have the power to wield their brute force over the less-fortunate underclassmen.
That one of those injured would be unable to walk without crutches for at least a year has been denied by medical authorities as a mere rumor. However, as one of the hospital physicians declared, such a fate should be expected by anyone careless enough to defy the most elementary rules of safety first as these young people did.
Fun is fun, but a human being's health and safety are infinitely more precious.
Broker Forecasts Rationing Of Sugar to Continue 2 Years
Two more years of industrial sugar rationing, even if the war ends in the meantime, is the forecast of New York sugar broker Ody H. Lamborn. It will take two years, "unless the government increases production by raising prices," he stated.
Allotments may be raised to 100% of 1941, "or even higher," before rationing ends, Lamborn concedes. "But the situation may develop into two alternatives: (1) more sugar at a higher price; (2) far too little sugar at the present price."
OFFICIAL BULLETIN
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Friday, Oct. 6, 1944
Notices due at News Bureau. 8 Journalism, at 10 a.m. on day of publication.
The first meeting of El Ateneo, campus Spanish Club, will be held Wednesday, October 11, at 4:30 in Room 113 of Frank Strong Hall. The theme will be celebration of Columbus Day. There will be several guests from Latin America. The public is invited. Louise Hatch, Vice-president.
Rock Chalk Talk
By JOAN HARRIS
The end of a lovely evening—The engagement of Ralph Fleagle was announced weeks ago, but he had to postpone the passing of the traditional cigars 'til he could accumulate enough El Ropas for his Delt brethren. Most Delts dread engagements either because they have to make a pretense of puffing on the big black cigars or because they have to help carry Charlie Moffett up to bed after he's made his.
It seems to be part of the tradition for Charlie to pass out promptly after his first cigar. This time he fooled 'em, though. While the fellows watched his profile anxiously, he puffed away and flicked the ashes nonchalantly on the floor. One down —it took two to make him go. The fellows gazed at him with new respect as he lit that second smoke stick. A few puffs later, however, they gazed in horror as Charlie's face got that unwholesome shade of green which indicated that weird things were transacting in the Moffet anatomy. Then they carried him upstairs, tucked him in bed, and kissed him good night.
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Baby Alph Chis have a word for study hall that you won't find in Webster. Most of all, they hate to bury themselves between the sheets (of books) when the sound of merry "active" laughter reaches their tender ears. One night they resolved to get revenge. After collecting all the alarm clocks, they hid them in strategic places, but not before setting each clock to go off at 15-minute intervals throughout the evening. While timepieces screamed at the top of their springs, Alph Chielders and dates crawled around on
Crime doesn't pay—Some time ago the admiral stepped in on a little poker game over at PT-8, and since that time things have been mighty monotonous for the poker players.
hands and knees—looking—looking
—looking.
The "middleman" of the Corder clan (not Bob or Dale, but Dean) was one of the lads caught in the crime dragnet. He gets plenty of sleep but very little sunshine these days. The admiral insists that he take a nice long rest (except on Saturdays when the awkward fellows take lessons to make them more graceful).
Earlier, the boards were reluctant to see these districts become a part of the city because they meant revenue in taxes, but now that there is a probability of expense to provide conveniences and protection they are ready to permit the change
The Greek-letter organizations affected are Chi Omega, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Delta Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta, Delta Chi (now a PT house), Sigma Nu, Kappa Sigma, and Delta Upsilon.
Dean didn't want to brag about how considerate his Uncle has been to him lately, so he continued to write that a wave of tests tough enough to sink a sailor had descended on him, and that he would be obliged to stay in Lawrence for a number of forthcoming weekends (everyone comes forth but Corder). His parents have a feeling that their "middleman" is not quite well, and they are planning a short sojourn to Jayhawker town to look up this admiral person and thank him for being so considerate of their little boy.
VARSITY
All alone and lonely—Beta 'Butch' sits lonely and neglected in a vacant lot on Ohio Street, his makeup fading down his fuselage, his poor little headlights dripping rainy tears. He has to endure the added insult of seeing the Sigma Chi "Dickey" chug by him four-and-twenty times a day. "Dickey" looks like some distant relative on the Oriental side with his bright yellow complexion, but "Butch" fully realizes that he is the royal Beta buggy, and he's even hoping to see a Beta some day.
The board of county commissioners and the Wakarusa township board have presented to the Lawrence council a memorandum urging the city to incorporate the West Hills, Belmont and Fairfax districts.
From rural residents to city dwellers may be the future for at least eight fraternal groups and a large number of faculty members as the result of a movement to incorporate West Hills suburb with the city of Lawrence.
Rustics to Urbanites Future Possibility For Eight Houses
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Construction Plans Checked
B Marshall Yesterday
Charles L. Marshall, assistant state, architect, and Thornton Beck were at the University to study changes approved by the Board of Regents.
A one story deck on the south west corner is the addition to be made to the Nursery School. This and a few other changes are to be built under a grant from the Federal Works Agency.
Preliminary studies were made in connection with the conversion of Fowler shops into the William Allen White School of Journalism.
The two men also checked on plans for the construction of an Engineering Shops building.
Navy Causes Discard of Robes
Robes were discarded at initiation services of Tau Beta Pi, national honorary engineering fraternity, at Iowa State this year, when the organization pledged 13 V-12 men.
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Band, Orchestra Need More Members Wiley Says
The University band needs two more tuba players and two trombone players, Prof. Russell L. Wiley, director, said this morning. The University Orchestra also need one more viola player and a string bass player to complete it, he said.
"Anyone who wishes to try out for these positions," said Professor Wiley, "should come to room 9, Hoch auditorium or call for an appointment."
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