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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 1944
THE KANSAN COMMENTS
Compromise Measure Only Adds Confusion To Soldier Vote Scrap
Latest addition to the confusion of the Federal ballot scrap is the "compromise" agreement worked out by the Senate and House conferences March 2. After agreeing that a Federal ballot is necessary the conferences proceeded to restrict it in such a way that only a minority of soldiers would ever see a Federal ballot.
The "compromise" measure would restrict the Federal ballot to use abroad only and allow federal ballots overseas to only those soldiers whose individual state legislatures give special permission. Furthermore an overseas soldier would have to indicate his desire to vote before Sept. 1 and have unsuccessfully applied for a state ballot. Final restriction would demand that the overseas soldier take an oath on Oct. 1 that the state ballot for which he applied hadn't arrived, before he could get a Federal ballot.
No doubt the able Congressmen labored long and hard to concoct their "compromise" measure. It is a pity that they had to go to so much trouble. President Roosevelt has given the impression that he will veto the measure, if it is passed. With Congressional temperatures still raging, however, a Presidential veto doesn't amount to what it used to, and the measure might become a law. In case the "compromise" measure becomes a law it will be a neat trick of replacing the devil with the deep blue sea.
The complications arising from the state ballot would keep just about the same number of soldiers from voting as would the proposed measure. It is evident, however, that Congressmen have come to the conclusion that the folks back home are looking for something more substantial than the state ballot for soldiers.
Riggs Will Describe Bolivia of Past Age
Life in the mountain valleys of southern Bolivia in a past age will be described by Elmer S. Riggs, a KU graduate who is a member of the scientific staff of the Field Museum, at 3:30 Sunday afternoon in Green Hall: Mr. Riggs is honorary curator of paleontology at Dyche museum. His lecture is given under the auspices of the University museum of natural history.
In his various travels through the out-of-the-way corners of the world Mr. Riggs spend five years in scientific work for Field museum in South America. The lecture will take the audience among the quaint hill-people of the Bolivian region, show many colored photographs of the rock formations, of the people, and of the strange animals that inhabited South America in a past age. Mr. Riggs will explain how the native South American mammals met and mingled with a tide of immigrant mammals from North America and how the newcomers in time supplanted the native stocks of animals.
KFKU PROGRAM
Friday
Prof. John Ashton and Dean Gilbert Ulmer will replace Chancellor Deane Malott and Dean E. B. Stouffier as speakers on the topic, "Liberal Arts Training in the Post-War World." Dean Paul B. Lawson will be the third speaker on the program.
BUY U.S. WAR BONDS
Rock Chalk Talk
BY MARY
MORRILL
Gamma Phi Zombie: If she doesn't get rid of the terrible something which is bothering her subconscious mind, Mary Lou Shinkle will soon be moved off the Gamma Phi dorm into solitary confinement. Invariably in the middle of the night, Mary Lou sits bolt upright in bed and screams. The effect she has on everyone else in the dorm, puts the Club Foot Cutie in a junior league.
The hell week derge of Alpha Chi pledges on phone duty today is "This is Hell, which devil do you want." And from the emphasis in their voices you know they expect you to ask for an active.
The freshmen staggered around the Hill in high heels, hose, and
their new spring suits this morning. Forecast for tomorrow:hair up all day and much activity in the trophy room.
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Sound effects by Faubion Inc.: At a Chi Omega feed last night, Peg Smith was singing some of her original compositions. In one of the best—when she got to "The world seems to tumble and fall around," there was a large crash. Jeanne Faubion, on her way to the phone, had tripped on a rug and fallen flat.
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The forgotten man: David Larsell is about the only V-12 who has not changed quarters during the Navy's little game of upset the fruit basket. All of his buddies have been scattered to the far points of the Hill, but poor David remains in PT8 with what appears to be a lifetime assignment.
"Community" public telephones-some even in outside booth locations-are serving residents in war-born neighborhoods.
Many such telephones handle several hundred calls every month. It's a way more persons can use the available facilities, limited now by wartime material shortages.
The nation-wide resources of the Bell System are enlisted in maintaining dependable communication services-vital in war, essential in peace.
War calls keep Long Distance lines busy ... That's why your call may be delayed.
"We get one, Shy;" Phi Bete Medics celebrated pledging a new crop Saturday night at the Pit with Frank Flack serving as master of ceremonies by virtue of the fact that he had the most beer. The pledges, if not handsome and intelligent, looked as if they would eat little and could pay their house bills regularly. This item is not libelous, but rich in literary allusion. See "Barefoot Boy With Cheek."
BELL TELEPHONE SYSTEM
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New York, (INS)—High wages for juveniles is multiplying delinquency Dr. A. Stoddard, Philadelphia educator said today.
OFFICIAL BULLETIN
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Thursday, March 9, 1944
English Proficiency Examination:
The first of two examinations to be given this semester will be held on Saturday, March 18, at 8:30 a.m.
Juniors and seniors in the College of Liberal Arts, who have not yet passed a proficiency examination,
should take this one. Register in person at the college office, 229 Frank Strong hall, March 15, 16, 17.
Noticees at News Bureau, 8 Journalism,
at 10 a.m. on day of publication.
J. B. Virtue for the committee.
Snow Zoology Club: All students who have had 5 hours of zoology and are now enrolled in zoology are invited to an introductory tea, room 227 Snow hall, Friday, March 10 at 4:30 p.m.-Irene Tice, president.
Sigma Xi: The public is invited to an illustrated lecture on "The Magnetic Approach to Absolute Zero" by Dr. Peter Debye, Professor of Chemistry, Cornell University, in Fraser Theater, Saturday, March 11, 1944, 8:00 p.m. Dr. Debye is a national lecturer for the Society of the Sigma Xi, national honorary scientific society whose purpose is to encourage original investigation in science.
Beulah M. Morrison, Secretary.
The examination will begin at 8:30 a.m. and last for three hours. The place will be assigned when the student registers. The examinations are open only to juniors and seniors in the College of Liberal Arts. Twenty-four hours of work in residence are required after the examination has been passed.
The first of two proficiency examinations in English to be given this semester will be Saturday, March 18. All students who are planning to take the examination at this time should register at the College office March 15, 16, or 17, said Prof. John B. Virtue.
Students will be asked to write two or three essays on subjects chosen from varied lists. Sometimes, in place of an essay, they are required to write a business letter.
University Daily Kansan
California U. Establishes Record
"These are not examinations especially in grammar or rhetoric," said Professor Virtue, "but they are to see if the student can write clearly."
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