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LAWRENCE, KANSAS, TUESDAY, MARCH 21. 1944
41st YEAR
NO.112
Miller Hall Loses $150.50 in Cash To Night Thief
Thefts, amounting to $150.50 in cash, occurred early this morning at Miller hall, women's residence hall, reported Mrs. S. M. Stayton, housemother. No jewelry or other valuables were reported missing, although a complete check has not yet been made.
Since several of the women were still up studying until two a.m., the robber must have entered sometime between two and six a.m. this morning, according to Mrs. Stayton. His manner of entry is not known although the outside door to the balcony on the second floor was found open this morning at six o'clock. The fire escape is directly outside this door and the thief may have gained access to the dormitory through this entrance.
No one in the house heard any disturbance, said Mrs. Statton, but several of the women's rooms were evidently entered and the money, mostly in small amounts, was taken from drawers and closets. A more complete check is being made this
afternoon. No other houses on the hill have been bothered, according to latest reports.
(International News Service)
Swastika Flies Over Hungary
Ancient Hungary caught again in German domination she has always resented but was powerless to oppose, awoke to find the Swastika over her cities and towns today—victim of Adolf Hitler's promise that when he goes to defeat he will tear Europe to ribbons with him.
Neutrals' capitals and diplomatic circles throughout the world speculated widely on this new chapter in emergency consolidation of Nazi Europe. One big question mark was the role played by Admiral Nicholas Horthy the regent of Hungary and its uncrowned monarch.
One report said that Horthy had flatly rejected Nazi demand for an all-Hungarian defense line against the invading Russians and was imprisoned for his pains. Another report said that Horthy has sanctioned the Nazi occupation. In any case, all sources agree that it was an established fact that German troops called from the vast reserve force of man power still within the Reich have taken over Hungary.
On the face of it, Hitler's military seizure of a satellite nation he has almost coddled in the past, evincing almost unusual respect and com-
session for its magical sensibilities and devotion to independence, appeared to be dictated by the rapid advances of the Russian armies into Rumanian Besarabia.
Premier Marshall Joseph Stalin's swiftly moving legions are still a very great distance from Hungary and Hitler can hardly invision overnight collapse of the Rumanian army, and even less the forbidding Carpathian mountains which encircle both Hungary and Rumania.
Two possibilities therefore seem to explain the German move; one is Hungarian dissatisfaction with the
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Fairbanks Will Receive Wings and Bars Soon
Aviation Cadet Lloyd Fairbanks, a sophomore in the College last year, is scheduled to receive his silver pilot's wings and officer's bars soon at Pampa army air field, Pampa, Texas. He received his basic training at Coffeyville, and his primary flight training at Muskogee, Okla His home is at Emmett.
CVC to Continue Drive This Week
Members of the Co-ed Volunteer Corps, under the direction of Betty Jo O'Neal, major, solicited the workers in Lindley hall at 1:30 this afternoon for contributions to the University Red Cross drive, according to Miss Marie Miller, co-ordinator of the civilian Red Cross drive.
Several organizations have notified Miss Miller of the amount of their contributions, but this cannot be added to the total until the checks arrive, said Miss Miller. Today's total rose but slightly over yesterday's to reach $687.34. The civilian goal is set at $1,000.
Other organizations are still to be heard from, however, and final tabulations will be made at the end of the week. All CVC workers who have not yet reported their collections should do so at once, Miss Miller emphasized.
KU, K-State to Be Hosts Over Weekend To Forensic League
Kansas University and Kansas State College will be hosts to the Missouri Valley Forensic League this weekend, with Kansas University furnishing the place for the contest and Kansas State furnishing the entertainment. The contest will start with a dinner Thursday night at the Hearth, Prof. E. C. Buehler, of the speech department, announced.
The annual oratorical contest will be at 8:30 p.m. Thursday in Green hall, with cash prizes of $50 offered. Jane Lorimer, senior, will represent Kansas University.
"American Political Scene" will be the subject of the extemporaneous speaking contest Friday morning. The students will draw from three sub-topics one hour before the debate begins. Those taking part in this will be Thornton McClanahan, senior, and Jack Button, sophomore. There will be cash prizes for this contest also.
"Resolved; That the federal government should adopt a firmer policy of price control" will be the question debated on the affirmative side by Wallace Grimes, junior, and Jack Button, sophomore; and on the negative side by Larry Miller, junior and Val Ashby, junior.
The states to be represented are the University of Texas, University of South Dakota, University of Nebraska, University of Wichita, University of Oklahoma, Kansas State College, and Kansas University.
Soldiers Compete to Be Pin-up Boy
A Pin-up Boy contest is being sponsored at Oregon State College. Contestants, members of the AST unit, are sponsored by organized women's houses.
Hall Succeeds Lane as Head Of Zoology
Dr. E. Raymond Hall, associate professor of zoology and curator of mammals at the University of California, Berkley, has been appointed chairman of the department of zoology and curator of Dyche Museum of Natural History, Chancellor Deane W. Malott announced today. Hall's appointment will become effective July 1.
Dr. Henry Higgins Lane, of the department of zoology and present curator of the museum, will retire as chairman inasmuch as he will have reached the departmental head retirement age, but will continue as professor of zoology. Dr. Lane came to the University of Kansas in 1922 from Phillips University, Enid, Okla. Prior to two years at Phillips, he had been professor of zoology at the University of Oklahoma from 1908 to 1920.
Dr. Lane received his doctor of philosophy degree from De Pauw University in 1899, his master of arts degree from Indiana in 1903 and his doctorate from Princeton in 1915. Dr. Lane is a member of the American Society of Naturalists, the American Society of Zoologists, the American Microscopic Society, Phi Beta Kappa, and Sigma Chi.
Dr. Hall is a graduate of the University of Kansas with a bachelor's degree in 1924. He received his doctor of philosophy degree from the University of California. In 1942, he was awarded a Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship for study in the field of zoology, one of the highest recognitions that can come to a scientist. At the University of California he is also, in addition to serving as curator of mammals, in charge of the University zoological farm.
Stassen Will Not Seek Nomination
Wash, (INS)—In his first formal declaration of political intention, Lt. Comm. Harold Stassen, former governor of Minnesota said in a letter to Navy Sec. Frank Knox, that he will "do nothing personally to secure the nomination. But if, not withstanding his position, I were to be nominated I would consider it my plain duty to accept and would do so, requesting inactive duty for sufficient time to discuss with the people the issues and problems of the future."
Crafton's Movie Receives Praise From Alumni
A moving picture film on the transformation of the University of the war program, directed by Prof. Allen Crafton of the speech department, was sent to Prof. William M. Moore of the journalism department at the University of Wisconsin for the program of a KU alumni meeting at Madison. In checking over the film before its main showing, members of the Wisconsin extension division, said Professor Moore in a recent letter, were out-spoken in their laudatory words for the excellence of the scenario and the direction.
Fifteen alumni attended the meeting.
University Bids Farewell to ASTP In Assembly This Morning; Smoker for Trainees Tonight
Only the men in the ASTP themselves will be able to answer the question of how great a service it is to the army to train carefully selected men in basic sciences and fundamental subjects for a brief period. E.B. Stouffor, dean of the Graduate School, told members of the ASTP at their farewell assembly at 10:30 this morning in Hoch auditorium.
As long as the men are in the service they will be answering the question of whether mathematics, English, and other subjects help in performing the more or less technical tasks in the army. The army wants the answer, but only the men can give the real answer. The University thinks the answer is yes, Dean Stouffer said.
Last ASTP Review At 11 a.m. Tomorrow
Guzman Interprets Bolivian Politics
The ASTP trainees who are leaving the campus this week will have their final military review and parade at 11 o'clock to tomorrow morning. The review will be held on the athletic field south of Lindley hall.
Chancellor Deane W. Malott and the officers' staff will review the men in their last military ceremony before their departure.
The complex political situation in Bolivia will be explained by Capt. Jose Guzman, medical officer of the Bolivian Army, in a lecture at 4:30 today in Fraser theater.
Captain Guzman is a member of the Bolivian Army on a special mission of studies for the Ministry of Public Health. He has held many prominent offices in Bolivia in the years in the war with Paraguay as field of medicine and served eight Adjutant General of the Bolivian Medical Corps.
He is a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan and his wife, the former Julia Perry, was graduated from the College in 1928.
Captain Guzman is appearing under the auspices of the departments of political science and romance languages and literatures.
Council Will Discuss Fall Rushing Program
Fall rushing will be discussed this evening by Women's Pan Hellenic Council at 8 p.m. in the lounge of the Memorial Union building, Doris Dunkley, president, has announced.
Women on the council are concerned now, Miss Dunkley explained, with correlating a satisfactory fall rush week with the scholastic program which the University has outlined for the coming year.
James W. Scott Enlists; Stationed at Leavenworth
James W. Scott of Mankato, a student in the University from last May to the close of the five-week session, enlisted in the army last December and is now stationed at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Scott is a member of Delta Upsilon fraternity. His mother, Mrs. James M. Scott, was a graduate of the School of Fine Arts in 1919.
Theodore Bean, one of the ASTP star basketball players, replied to Dr. Stouffer's speech, expressing the appreciation of the men to the University and their enjoyment of their stay here.
The men, as shown by the stiff program of mathematics, physics, chemistry, English, geography, and history, were highly selected. Reminding them that they have been engaged in an experiment in education, Dean Stouffer told the men they carried it out well.
Instructors Pleased With Work
"The instructors were delighted to have you in their classes," he said. In the army examination given to the men in January in one subject, five men exceeded the scores of men who were used to establish the national norm.
Bean Replies for Trainees
"What you men have done in carrying so many courses so well may well have an influence on later courses given by the University," remarked Dr. Stouffer.
Col. W. L. McMorris commended the men for their attitude and conduct while they have been stationed here. He gave them additional instructions on how to conduct themselves in the army.
Commenting on their interest in sports and how they participated, Dr. F. C. Allen made several remarks to the assembly.
Smoker for Men Tonight
A farewell smoker for the departing trainees will be given tonight in the mess hall of Lindley hall. A piano will be provided, and the men will join in singing popular songs and old familiar tunes. Thirty gallons of ice cream, 100 dozen doughnuts, 30 cases of coca cola, 50 dozen cookies, and coffee will be the refreshments served. Cigarettes will also be furnished.
Chandler Will Leave for Tour of Kansas Schools
H. E. Chandler, associate professor of education, will leave tomorrow morning on a three-day tour in visiting several Kansas schools. Tomorrow he will visit schools in Burlington, Gridley, and Toronto. On Thursday, Professor Chandler will divide his time between two schools in Eureka and Hamilton, while Madison and Emporia schools will be his objectives Friday.
Every year Professor Chandler visits the Kansas schools in which University graduates are employed.