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LAWRENCE, KANSAS, WEDNESDAY, MAY, 24, 1944
Generally fair and warm tonight, Thursday, and Friday. Highest temperature Thursday near 90.
41st YEAR
NUMBER 158
Burch Elected CVC General At Large Rally
Joan Burch, College sophomore, was elected general of the Coed Volunteer Corps at a membership meeting of the organization yesterday afternoon. Beverly Jane Waters, also a College sophomore, was elected adjutant general of the Corps. Nearly 400 members of the CVC attended the meeting.
Other officers elected and their offices were: Donna Jean Morris, College freshman, colonel in charge of communications; Barbara Johnson, Fine Arts sophomore, finance colonel; Katharine Kufahl, Fine Arts freshman, classifications colonel; Patricia Scherrer, College junior, medical colonel; Margaret Ott, College sophomore, headquarters colonel; Helen Todd, College freshman, recreations colonel; and Barbara Ann Hays, College freshman, colonel in charge of administration.
These new officers will be installed at a staff meeting of the Corps Thursday night, Betty Jo Neal, past general, announced.
Other women in the race for general were Jean O'Connor, Betty Leibbrand, Virginia Brehm, and Shirley Kelley. In order to be eligible for the office, a student must have at least 63 hours credit in CVC and must have served one term on the general staff. Eligibility for the other offices requires at least 57 hours credit.
Also at yesterday's meeting, the two newly chosen sponsors of the organization were introduced by Miss O'Neal. Miss Winona Venard and Miss Martha Peterson, both instructors in the mathematics department, were elected at the regular meeting of the staff last Thursday to serve as faculty sponsors.
Retiring officers of the organization include Joanne Johnson, adjutant general; Betty Leibrand, communications officer; Beverly Waters, finance officer; and Shirley Kelley, Joan Burch, Virginia Brehm, Mary Louise Rowsey, and Barbara Johnson, colonels.
Fire again threatened destruction of University anatomy equipment when a blaze starting in an awning of the newer section Haworth hall, burned the casing and lower section of a window of the anatomy room about 6:30 last evening.
Anatomy Equipment Threatened by Fire In Haworth Hall
"Had the building been a frame structure as was the old Anatomy building, it probably would have burned to the ground," C. G. Bayles, superintendent of buildings and grounds said. Mr. Bayles was of the opinion that someone carelessly threw a lighted cigaret from an upper window onto the awning.
Damage was estimated at $20.
The No. 1 company of the Law-
rence fire department sent two
trucks to the scene—one of them
the extension ladder and the other
a hose and pumper.
Damage was estimated at $20.
It is the second time in the past year that the anatomy department has been endangered by fire. On March 4, 1943, the old Anatomy building just west of Watson library was completely destroyed by a windblown fire, causing $53,000 worth of damage.
The anatomy department was temporarily housed in Snow hall following the fire, and four months ago it was removed to remodeled quarters in Haworth hall. If the jinx does not continue to endanger anatomy equipment and cadavers, the department will eventually be housed in Lindley hall, the mineral industries building.
Texas Democrats
Split Over Roosevelt
Austin, (INS) — Democracy in Texas was split wide open today by a repudiation of Franklin Roosevelt so sweeping that Roosevelt Democrats attending the Texas party convention in Austin today were forced into a rump session.
'Tardiness Irks Editors', Journalist Warns Girls
Four hundred Roosevelt Democrats walked out of the state convention to set up a rump caucus, and 900 delegates remained to organize and select an uninstructed delegate to the national convention.
Being late to work, even five minutes, is one of the main reasons why women are fired in newspaper press association work, declared Miss Charlotte Ebener, bureau chief of the International News Service office in Kansas City, Mo.
Miss Ebener, guest of Theta Sigma Phi, national honorary journalism sorority, at a dinner given last night at the Hearth, talked informally to the members, describing various phases of press association work, methods of obtaining jobs, reasons for women being discharged, and some of her own personal experiences. Miss Ebener is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin's School of Journalism and has been associated with INS for three years.
"Girls also spend too much time in the powder room combing their hair, and consequently are never on hand when you need them," associated this news executive who said
Turkey Refuses To Join Allies, Churchill Says
London, (INS)—With an assurance born of complete confidence in ultimate Allied victory. Prime Minister Winston Churchill today re-announced all hope of Turkish armed co-operation with the United Nations and bluntly warned all unco-operative neutrals that crumbs from the peace table will fall sparingly when the war is won.
Emergencies must find them on hand, willing to give up a date and work for hours overtime, just the same as the men do, and they should never ask special favors because of their sex. Miss Ebener emphasized. As long as they have an agreeable disposition and get along with the rest of the office force, they will have a good chance of retaining their position, according to the speaker.
she was quoting from opinions she had heard male employers express repeatedly. Very few women are fired because of chronic laziness or inefficiency, she said.
Chruchill also spoke warmly of Spain's success in staying out of the war despite attractive Nazi offers which included seizure of Gibraltar.
In a lengthy review to the house of commons he said the United Nations sent $80,000,000 worth of war equipment to Turkey in an attempt to overcome that nation's "over exaggerated attitude of caution." Friendly relations with Turkey continue, and Great Britain appreciates Turkey's action in halting shipment of war-vital chrome to Nazi Germany.
Excellent wages, with frequent increases in salary, as well as the fascination of the job itself, compensate for any "drawbacks," said Miss Ebener.
Territorial changes may be imposed upon defeated Germany the Prime Minister added, and he promised that unconditional surrender alone in store for Japan.
Sterna Surrounded By Allied Troops; Rome Railroad Cut
Following the dinner, the group attended a preview showing of "Birth of a Nation."
Allied troops today threw a steel nutcracker about the communications hub about Sterna, northeast of Anzio, after severing the Appian Way and cutting the electric railroad to Rome.
Tanks and mechanized units led the new offensive which again enjoyed the protection of Allied war planes. Large numbers of enemy tanks were destroyed or damaged as the offensive developed and hundreds of prisoners were taken.
Powerful air formation raked German installations near the fighting front, and squadrons estimated as between 500 and 750 bombers, blasted the Atzgesford aircraft factory and the Munchundorf dromes south of Vienna.
The main Fifth and Eighth Army front scored further advances against the Hitler line and on the coastal sector.
Chinese troops developing their new three-pronged drive in Honan province, captured four cities while other units clung to Loyang. New bombing raids against Japanese positions in the Southwest Pacific were carried out by General Douglas Mac-Arthur's fliers. In India Allied troops cleared additional ground in the Imphal-Kohima area.
J. F. Wilkinses Sing Duets At Commerce Meeting
Prof. and Mrs. J. F. Wilkins, sang two duets at a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce last night. The numbers were "Sweethearts" from "Maytime", and "Song of Love" from "Blossomtime".
The Kiwanis club, the Co-op club and the Rotary club also met with the Chamber of Commerce at this meeting.
'Epic' To Be Premiered In Fraser
Receiving its first public showing in Kansas since it was produced in 1915, "Birth of a Nation" will be presented at 7 o'clock tomorrow evening in Fraser theater by the Student Forums Board. Public sentiment and the Kansas critics have prevented its presentation because it reflects the anti-Negro feeling rampant in the South following the Civil War.
Although University students may think it is sentimental, ridiculously so in spots, although they may laugh when the music accompaniment gets ahead or behind the film, the 1915 silent movie is still considered Hollywood's "bible".
Influences Picture Industry
At a preview showing of the three hour film last night before members of Theta Sigma Phi and Forums Board, Prof. Allen Crafton, department of speech and drama, said the movie has had more influence in the filming of pictures than any other single movie in the world.
Produced in 1915 by D. W. Griffith, the film embodied revolutionary methods of telling a story on the screen. Those methods have been adopted by the entire movie industry, and present procedure in filming pictures has changed little. Flash Backs Introduced
Flash backs, night scenes, outdoor distance scenes, fadeouts, and close-ups were all successfully introduced in the film, and producers since have been having difficulty imitating, even with modern equip-
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Jay Janes to Give Tea in Union Today
Jay Jones will entertain with their second spring tea for prospective pledges this afternoon from 3:30 until 5 o'clock in the Kansan room of the Memorial Union buildinfi.
The first tea was held last Wednesday for all University women interested in pledging to the tcp club. Special invitations have been extended to the women who will be guests at the tea this afternoon.
Following the tea, there will be a short Jay Jane meeting, Caroline Baker, president, has announced.
Thursday evening at 7:30 the club will hold initiation of officers, she said.
Election of new members will take place both at the meeting following the installation services, according to Miss Baker.
Promotion Refused Patton By Military Committee
Washington, (INS) — The senate military affairs committee today refused the promotion of Lt. Gen. George S. Patton, but responding to demands from Gen. George S. Marshall, army chief-of-staff, did act favorably in the elevation of 13 other high ranking generals.
Chili Urges Union On $ \mathcal{P} $
Washington, (INS)—1 government it was disclose today has warned the Argentine government to abandon its independence and undemocratic line of action and join forces with the democratic nations of the Americas.
ASC to Set Up Check Cashing Agency in Union
A check cashing agency to be operated through the book exchange and the University business office will be set up immediately at the book exchange window in the basement of the Union building, the All-Student Council decided at a meeting last night. The agency will be operated from 12 until 1:45 p.m. daily, under the direction of the book exchange manager.
The bill, passed after its third reading before the council last night, was sponsored by the public relations committee of the Council headed by Mary Merrill. The public relations committee will have charge of organization of the agency, and funds will be handled by the Council auditing committee. The book exchange manager will be paid through Council funds.
Other business last night included the appointment by President Peggy Davis and approval by the Council of Clyde Jacobs, College freshman to the vacant seat on the Student Court. There have been only six students, instead of the required seven, on the Court for sometime.
Ralph May, senior in the School of engineering, presented his resignation from the Council at the meeting last night. No one has been appointed to take his place as yet.
New Owner Will Open Brick's June 1
Brick's Cafe, located just off the campus on Oread avenue, will be reopened for business soon after June 1, as a result of the purchase of the well known campus eating place by W. E. Murphy. The establishment was temporarily closed in March, with the auctioning of the fixtures.
Formerly owned by J. C. Taylor, Brick's made its first introduction as a campus "accessory" in 1914. Mr. Murphy is the former operator of the Indian Village. He and his family moved to Lawrence from Chanute some time ago.
Only the cafe business was purchased, the building belonging to Mrs. R. J. Rowlands.
Ward Seizure Legal, Attorney-General Says
Washington, (INS) — Attorney-General Francis Biddle said today that he is convinced President Roosevelt had the proper authority to take over the Chicago plant of the Montgomery Ward company, but if congress believes otherwise the house and senate should revise the law.
Roosevelt Praises Seamen
New York, (INS)—A special message from President Roosevelt praising "those young Americans who have gone down with their ships" was the high light of New York City's celebration of National Maritime Day yesterday.
Larger Bus on KU Circuit
Bus conditions to and from the Hill are a little less crowded now as the result of the placing of a new 33-passenger bus on the circuit.