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LAWRENCE, KANSAS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 17. 1944
NUMBER 153
41st YEAR
White, Townsley Conkling Elected To Hall of Fame
William Allen White, noted Kansas editor and alumnus of the University, and two other Kansas editors, William L. Townsley and Clark Conkling, have been elected to the Kansas Newspaper Hall of Fame at the University, and their pictures will be hung in the news room of the Journalism building within a short time, announced Elmer F. Beth, acting head of the department, today.
This Hall of Fame, which was created in 1931 with Prof. L. N. Flint as chairman of the project, at present includes the portraits of 24 men who achieved recognition as outstanding Kansas editors and publishers in their time. They are elected to this honor by the Quarter Century Club of which newspaper men who have been active in Kansas journalism for 25 years or more automatically become members. The department of journalism sponsors the elections and maintains the Hall, but nomination and election ballots are cast by Kansas editors themselves.
Voting, in the case of Mr. White, to suspend the rule which prevents an editor from being eligible for election until the third year after his death, Kansas editors recognized the eminence he attained in journalism, declared Professor Flint. Under the original regulations, the distinguished editor of the Emporia Gazette could not have been elected until 1947.
Suspend Rules for White
Recalling the occasions when Mr. White visited journalism classes at the University, Professor Flint related that "Mr. White enjoyed sitting on the instructor's desk in informal pose, while prodding the class to ask more questions. Many of our graduates cherish memories of the Emporia editor's refreshing wit and rare insight."
Managed Great Bend Tribune
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Manager of the Great Bend Tribune, Will Townsley consistently attempted to promote understanding and a spirit of tolerance between the widely diverse regions of Kansas. William Allen White, in commenting on Mr. Townsley's accomplishments, wrote, "Thanks to his efforts, Kansas, east and west,
KU Student Makes WAVE's High Score
One of the highest scores ever made on the WAVE entrance examination was made yesterday by a University student, Lt. (jg) Eidh D. Norris, WAVE recruiting officer, has announced. The student was one out of 14 who was interviewed yesterday, and one of several who took the test. The scores for the entire group were very high, Lieutenant Norris said.
Lieutenant Norris will continue today and tomorrow to interview students in the office of Miss Elizabeth Meguiar, adviser of women, and will visit several other organized houses to talk to women interested in joining the WAVE's. She will also give a short talk over WREN at 7:15 tomorrow morning.
Three Kansans Selected To Journalist Hall of Fame
The addition of delegates from California and New Jersey yesterday assured President Franklin D. Roosevelt's renomination at the Democratic primary.
Roosevelt's Nomination Certain
British Planes Blast 7 Nazi Ships; Allied Troops Overrun Gustav Line
Daniels Urges One War Dep't
Clark Conkling, William Townsend, William Allen White
Washington, (INS)-Joseph Daniels, secretary of the navy under President Wilson, told congress today that the divided command at Pearl Harbor which permitted the Japanese attack on Dec. 7, 1941 is "convincing proof" of the need for a single department of the armed forces.
London, (INS) — Carrier based British planes teamed with warships of the royal navy's home fleet blasted seven German vessels during a powerful attack on enemy shipping off the Norwegian coast and ripped shore installations in that area, the admiralty announced tonight.
Meanwhile American heavy bombers in the Pacific dealt a new series of blows to Japanese bases guarding the approaches to the Philippines. In Burma, Chinese units driving down from their homeland tightened a noose about enemy troops trapped at Kamaing while Russians renewed aerial activity.
Paced by French forces which hurled Nazis from one strong position after another Allied troops in Italy pushed on toward the steel and concrete Hitler line today after overrunning the highly touted Gustav line.
In three sentences Gen. Sir Henry Maitland Wilson described the significant advances, "The Germans have been evicted from most of the original Liri valley defenses. The Gustav line has been overrun south of the Liri valley. The French and Americans are moving forward to contact the Adolf Hitler line." The British Eighth Army extended its bridgehead across the Rapido to a depth of three miles, reinforced by men and equipment. Cassino appeared in imminent danger of encirclement.
Large scale aerial support covered the advancing Allied armies. Light jabs against Berlin and other objectives in Germany were made by RAF mosquitoes during the night.
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Detroit Strike Ended To Aid Invasion
Washington, (INS)—Leaders of some 3,300 striking Detroit foreman voted today to end their walkout a little over an hour after Gen. H. H. Arnold, chief of the army air forces, warned that the strike might affect the Allied invasion of Europe.
Robert Keyes, president of the union, emerged from an hour-long session following General Arnold's warning at a war labor board hearing, to hand out a statement asking foremen to end the strike.
The 20-day strike, which had effected some 14 war plants in Detroit and made thousands of workers idle was broken after the stern warning from General Arnold that it had cost 250 long range fighters and might enable the Germans air force to recover from current Allied blows.
Savitt's Tophatters Engaged to Play For K-Club Varsity Dance June 2; Late Hours, Military Liberty Sought
Jan Savitt and his Tophatter orchestra, one of the best-known dance attractions in the country, will play for the K Club Varsity dance Friday, June 2, Heloise Hillbrand, dance manager, has announced.
The orchestra has been scheduled to play from 9 to 12 p.m. in Hoch auditorium. Closing hours for women have been extended until 12:30 p.m., said Miss Elizabeth Meguiar, adviser of women, since the dance is to be held on Friday night. Tentative plans include giving the Army and Navy men liberty that night to attend the dance.
The dance will be informal members of the K Club have decided.
Third Appearance Here
This year's varsity will be Savitt's third engagement at the University in the last four years. On Oct. 20, 1942, he and his musicians played for the Freshman Frolic. Two years previous, his orchestra was obtained for the Sophomore Hop.
A recognized violinist with an outstanding classical background, Savitt has combined his talents with modern music to produce the infectious off-beat style of swing. He has achieved this by finding the right tempo for every number played, and locating the particular emphasis a song will take. The tune is then rearranged to fit. One of his outstanding "old" arrangements has been, "Th World is Waiting for the Sunrise."
Shuffle Rhythm Popular
The "shuffle rhythm," long associated with Savitt and his Tophatters relies for its effect upon the use of eight full beats to the measure instead of the customary four. This type of rhythm has proved popular with dancers all over the country.
Savitt's theme song, "It's a Wonderful World," features all of the soloists and illustrates the band's intricate style.
Mrs. Malott Chosen Chairman of Committee For Personal Affairs of Military Personnel
Mrs. Deane W. Malott, wife of the Chancellor, has consented to serve as chairman of the Women's Volunteer Committee for personal affairs of military personnel at the University and soldiers who are residents of Lawrence, Lt. Col. W. L. McMorris, commandant of the ASTP unit, has announced.
The Women's Volunteer Committee is a new war department activity, said Col. McMorris. Mrs. Brehon Somervell, wife of the commanding general of the army service forces, is national chairman.
Mrs. C. H. Danielson, wife of Commanding General Danielson, is chairman for all women volunteers of posts and stations throughout the Seventh Service Command.
Elliott Attends Topeka Meeting
Miss Mabel Elliott of the sociology department attended a meeting of the American Association of Social Workers in Topeka Friday. Miss Elliott was the only representative from the University.
JAN SAVITT
Recreation Meet Gets Good Start
With approximately 125 students, out of town registrants, and city recreation leaders in attendance. Mrs. Anne Livingston of the National Recreation Association of New York City successfully conducted the first session of the Wartime Recreational Training Institute last night in Robinson gymnasium.
Because the demand is so great for leaders such as Mrs. Livingston, Mr. Pat Rooney, who was also invited to aid in conducting the institute, was unable to attend she said
The sessions are composed of lectures, discussions, and practical applications of the subjects discussed The second session will be tonight from 7 to 10 on the east first floor of Robinson gymnasium.
Hostesses of the Institute are Miss Hoover; Miss Joie Stapleton, assistant professor of the physical education department; and Mrs. Dorothie C. Hunt, instructor of the physical education department. Other members of the physical education department who are assisting are Henry Shenk, assistant professor; Reginald Strait, Elmer Schaake, Dean Nesmith, Raymond Kanehl, Vernon Hayes, and Jackson J. Austin, all instructors.
WAVE's to Be Storekeepers In Navy Supply Department
Two WAVE's arrived on the campus yesterday to report for duty as storekeepers in the supply department of the University Naval Training School. They have recently completed a 3-months training course at the University of Indiana. They are Waunetia M. Keeese, storekeeper third class of St. Joseph, Mo., and Lillian R. Eplin, storekeeper third class, of Kenova, W. Va. The WAVE's will replace two of the male storekeepers who are stationed at the training school now.
George Ade Near Death
George Ade, 78. Hoosier humorist and author of the Siwash stories, is near death.