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NUMBER 103
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 1944
41st YEAR
Students Finish Enrollment and Start Semester
The spring semester got under way today as students braved windy March weather to attend 8:30 classes. Two long, hard days of decisions and arrangements of hours and schedules had come to an end, and enrollment was completed once again.
"The figures on enrollment are not definite yet," Raymand Nichols, executive secretary said this morning, "but the gross number looks large. It is hard to tell, however, since several hundred V-12's are replacing men who transferred out. Then, too, some civilians transferred into the army medical program, while others changed from one school or department to another," he said.
"The present shortened semesters make it imperative that classes be realized promptly," Dean Lawson emphasized. "Consequently, every student should get started immediately in the courses he plans to take, as the foundation of the subject is outlined in these first few days."
Anyone wishing to make a last minute change in his schedule in the College must do so before noon on Saturday, Dean Paul B. Lawson said.
Any changes necessary can be made in the College office within the next three days, but they must be made by the end of this week.
Capt. Clark Assigned To Omaha to Teach
Headquarters of the Seventh Service Command has assigned Capt. Benjamin F. Clark (Inf.) to the position of professor of military science and tactics at the Omaha, Nebr., high schools. Capt. Clark will leave Lawrence on March 10 to assume his new duties.
Arts Show Treatment of Wounded
The role of arts in present day therapy is illustrated in an exhibition now on display in Spooner-Thayer museum. Brought from the Museum of Modern Art of New York City by the department of design of the University, the exhibit will serve to introduce to the layman, artist, student or teacher, art as an aid in the treatment of the physically handicapped as well as the mentally or emotionally disturbed.
A group of early nineteenth century quilts from the museum's own collection is featured in the north gallery. Among the various colorful designs are the blazing star, mountain lily, tents of Armageddon, turkey-track, star design rose of Sharon, Democrat rose, and original designs. The making of patchwork quilts is one of the most picturesque of all the folk-arts. These on display are excellent examples of the one art pioneer women could claim as their own.
The displays, mounted on wallboard with text accompanying all illustration, will make clear the new fields of research in occupational therapy. They will include visual tests, medical analysis of creative work of students, and patients, as well as examples of creative media and the crafts employed in therapeutic work.
The rehabilitation and re-education of the wounded of the war has stimulated a new interest in this type of work. The exhibit will remain at Spooner-Thayer museum on the second floor in the south gallery throughout March.
Committee on Citations Considers Selections for Alumni Recognition
Dr. N. W. Storer, associate professor of astronomy, spoke on "Possible Life on Other Planets" before the Lawrence Rotary club at noon Monday.
Dr. Storer Speaks to Rotary
--living and conducts the ceremony at a local meeting.
Members of the committee on citations, which is officially approved by the Alumni association, have announced that they are interested in receiving suggestions of persons who should be considered for citations at commencement time. These suggestions may be turned in at the alumni office.
Receive Honors at Home
Since the first citations, which were made on the University's 75th anniversary in June,1941,the committee has chosen 46 alumni to receive the honor of the "Citation for Distinguished Service" in their particular profession or field which has reflected honor and credit to the University. These selections are made once a year by the anonymous members of the committee and the ceremony is conducted at commencement time.
Often the honored persons are unable to attend, in which case the Chancellor or some other official connected with the committee, goes to the city in which the person is
Among the outstanding alumni who have been chosen since 1941 are the following:
Raymond Clapper, late columnist of Washington, D.C.; Ben Hibbs, editor, of Philadelphia; Dr. C. A. Kraus, professor of chemistry at Brown University in Providence, R. L.; and former president of the American Chemical society who has also been responsible for recent developments in Ethel gasoline and pyrex glass; Karl A. Krueger, director of the Detroit, Symphony and former director of the Kansas City Philharmonic orchestra; Alf M. Landon, statesman of Topeka; Harold D. Smith, United States budget director of Washington, D. C.; Edward R. Weidlein, director of the Mellon Institute; the late William Allen White, editor and writer of Emporia; and Ennis C. Whitehead, Major-General of the United States air forces who is second in command of the air forces in the Southwest Pacific area.
Craftons Score Hit In First Performance Of 'Close Quarters'
By Ruth Tippin
Centering around a murder "for political motives," "Close Quarters," adapted from "Attentat" by W. O. Somin, was presented by Prof. and Mrs. Allen Crafton in Fraser theatre last night. The last performance of this three-act modern play will be at 8:15 tonight.
Gayety and celebration at the beginning of the play changed to distrust and misgivings between the long-married Bergmann couple. This change in mood and the futile attempts to regain their happiness were handled well by the Craftsons.
Portraying Gustav and Liesa Bergmann, Professor and Mrs. Crafton earned the applause of the audience in this tense, emotional drama. Suspicion shifted between the two as the plot concerning the assassination of Sander, a political rival of Gustav, developed. From a slow start, the action progressed to high suspense in the third act.
Assisting in the production were Theodore Lehmann, College senior and first law student, in charge of sound; Mrs. Esther Ragle in charge of lighting; Patricia Creel and Mildred Carpenter, both College freshmen, stage; and Elizabeth Crafton, College junior, promoter. Lucile Wagner provided piano music between acts.
Tickets may be obtained at the ticket office in the basement of Green hall until 4 p.m. today for tonight's performance. The tickets are free of charge, and are needed because of the limited seating capacity of Fraser theatre.
WAVES Report For Training Here
Four enlisted WAVES, the first assigned to the local naval training station, reported for duty Monday morning as hospital apprentices. They will replace the present staff who will be assigned to sea duty.
The WAVES, Helen N. Yatsko, H. A. 1/c; Mary C. Simon, H. A. 1/ c; Harriet M. Yerkes, H. A. 2/c; and Elizabeth M. Walsh, H. A. 2/c, have recently completed their training at the naval hospitals at Great Lakes Naval Training Station.
"We like our new work very much," stated Seaman Yatsko. "The officials and townspeople have been very kind to us."
Women visiting the army and navy houses on the campus and women stationed in the various buildings today are bringing the Junior Prom to the attention of University students with their sale of tickets. The selling point of interest is the 12-piece or estra of Chauncey Downs and his featured singer Inez Ray.
Coeds Plug Prom At Military Quarters
The formal varsity, to be held in Hoeh auditorium Saturday night, is sponsored by the Junior class, and is under the direction of Heloise Hillbrand, University dance manager. The orchestra has been on tour around this part of the country and is scheduled to appear soon on the Fitch, bend wagon.
C. J. Hambro Will Replace Stevens As Speaker on Lecture Course; Stevens Detained by Russians
Varied Jobs Open Miss Miller Says
Miss Marie Miller, assistant adviser of women, has asked that all University women interested in jobs for this semester see her. Women should turn their programs in to her so that she can arrange for jobs that will work in with their college courses.
"There are a number of jobs open of all varieties for two to four hours a day," said Miss Miller. "We would like to fill as many as possible."
Pre-Invasion Blast Shatters Berlin; Yanks Attack in East
(International News Service)
Europe's pre-invasion battle-the Allied aerial offensive against Nazi Germany and the air force designed to defend it roared into another cycle of bombing today. United States heavy bombers attacked Berlin in great strength for the fourth time within 6 days.
Some 350,000 incendiary bombs and 10,000 high explosives were showered upon industrial areas of the German capital. Prior to the new assault on bomb-shattered Berlin allied bombers struck at the French city of Le Mans, 110 miles south of Paris, site of an important Nazi air field and of vast war production factories.
American forces in the Pacific maintained their offensive against the Japanese in widely diverted sectors. New details were awaited of Gen. Douglas MacArthur's latest leap-frog attack which sent his jungle fighters streaming into Talaise, half-way to the New Britain coast from Cape Cloucester to Raabul.
Talasea itself is the best harbor on the northern shore of the island and its capture will mean that virtually the entire western end of the island is in American hands.
Bulb Placer Now in Italy
He formerly changed lightbulbs in the University's classrooms, but now he is lighting up the battlefield.
he is right. Lt. David Corkill of Nortonville, who was graduated from the School of Engineering in 1940, was, as a student, employed by the buildings and grounds department, but he now has the distinction of commanding the company which has been deemed the best-maintenance company in the Italian theater of war.
Medical Society Hears Talk Lt, Comm. M. E. Gross talked to a meeting of the Douglas County Medical Society last night on "Medical Problems in the Tropics."
Edmund Stevens, foreign correspondent for the Christian Science Monitor, will be unable to fulfill his April engagement on the University lecture course, Chancellor Deane Malott announced today. Mr. Stevens, who has been reporting on the Russian front for the past several months, had planned to return to this country early in the spring, but, due to war-time restrictions prohibiting the emigration of certain foreigners, he is unable to leave Russia.
Replacing him on the lecture course will be the Honorable C. J. Hambro, an eminent Norwegian statesman, who will speak here March 29, said Chancellor Malott.
President of the former Norwegian Parliament and of the League of Nations Assembly, Mr. Hambro has been active in politics for many years. Before the German invasion of his country, he was head of the Conservative party and chairman of the committee of foreign relations. He is now chairman of the supervisory committee of the League of Nations for the duration of the war.
Mr. Hambro is also a noted journalist, having held the position of editor-in-chief of the great Scandinavian quarterly, "Le Nord," and having served as president of the Associated Press of Norway. The author of more than 20 books, Mr. Hambro is a member of the Nobel Prize Committee.
The Student Directory received its most disastrous blow in its turbulent history last week when all V-12s who were in PT's one to four, the Pacific Fleet, were interchanged with those who were living in PT's five to eight, the Atlantic Fleet.
Move by V-12's Causes Turmoil
Choosing the topic "How to Win the Peace" for his lecture here, Mr. Hambro will explain the practical application of ideas to the political realities that will govern the Peace Conference. Students will be admitted on their activity tickets.
The movement, which took place Tuesday, tied up Lawrence taxis most of the morning, and saw V-12's trudging to and from the campus on the long trek out to the far away regions of PT's one, two, and three.
In announcing the change, Lt. C. A. Michelman explained several reasons for the shift. The first is the equalization of the advantages of one house over another in so far as location is concerned. It was also desirable to mix the old men of the unit with the new men coming in, and it is a navy policy for men to be able to move all gear on short notice.
For the information of those who are interested—and from the number of phone calls to the different PT's a number of people are—if "Mac" was in PT's 1 to 4, he is now in any one of PT's 5 to 8, and vice versa.