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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 1944
William Allen White Will Live Forever In American Hearts
The sage of Kansas, the most lovable man in Kansas, the leader and molder of Kansas public opinion, died Saturday. William Allen White is a name which will always live in Kansas, in the hearts of those who knew him, and in his journalistic writings.
Mr. White was well known for his liberal political views, dating from Theodore Roosevelt's break from the Republican party. His recent call for all out-aid to the Allies showed his forethought and opened the eyes of many Americans.
Mr. White is best known to his friends and readers, however, as a human being—a real person to help others and guide fellow Americans in daily living. One White homily, which he applied to himself: "The path of glory is barred hog tight for the man who does not labor while he waits." As a simple man, he influenced his widespread reading public through his editorials, his short stories and novels, and his personal advice.
"What's the matter with Kansas?" an editorial written in 1896, brought Mr. White fame which he has retained throughout his long career. He was a really great country editor, and has proved to the world that the simple unassuming American is listened to and respected for his ideas and ideals.
The most famous journalist ever to attend Kansas University, Mr. White is a symbol of achievement which has inspired many young Americans and has made many men better. He will live on in the memory of those who knew him personally and of those who were influenced by him. Kansas will feel the loss of his guidance; Kansas will never forget him.
WAVE to Replace Navy Supply Officer
His duties to be taken over by WAVE Ensign Florence Buerckholtz, Ensign Charles J. Albert, supply and disbursing officer of the Naval Training school since September, 1943, will report to the Naval Operating Base at Norfolk, Va., for training for advanced base supply duties.
Although three WAVEs have been on duty here at the Naval Training station, this is the first instance that a member of the Ship's Company has been relieved for possible overseas duty by a WAVE, Chief Yeoman Starkey commented. He added, however, that more such replacements are expected.
Ensign Albert, a graduate of the University of Wisconsin in 1939, has had charge of the disbursing and supply for not only the Navy schools here, but also for the V-12 schools at Pittsburgh and Topeka, and the medical and dental students in Kansas City. All these duties will be assumed by Ensign Buercholt Feb. 1, the official date of transfer of the duties.
Commissioned in June, 1942, Ensign Albert was not ordered to active duty till January, 1943, when he became assistant to the disbursing officer at the Great Lakes Naval station for four months. He was then sent to the Harvard supply school for four months before coming to the navy school here.
Ensign Buercholtz, a graduate of Indiana University in 1937, enlisted in the Waves as an apprentice seaman in December, 1942. Sent to Radcliffe College in Boston, she received her commission after ten weeks training. Before coming here, she received more training at the Harvard Supply corps school.
Rock Chalk Talk
BY JAY GUNNELS
Wendell Maine ASTP from Des Moines, Iowa, has recently expressed an intense interest in the accession department of Watson library. He has been spending his few spare moments in developing figures on the work of the department. Pvt. Maine has been assisted in his work by Jean Harris, college freshman from Wichita. Need we say more.
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Pat "Stubby" Earnheart, sophomore in fine arts, recently received a grass skirt from "Over Yonder". Before a closed audience of fellow Corbinites Fat explained how she would use it in her work of occupational therapy. Wanted: one small pair of grass clippers; apply at the main office of Wolves Unlimited.
The best unannounced feature attraction at the President's Ball Friday night was Elaine Talley. After this fine arts sophomore had delivered her unrehearsed song we all knew what we had been missing at the Hill dances. So we hereby nominate Miss Talley for the featured attraction at our next Hill dance, the Bond Dance, which is coming up Saturday, Feb. 12, on the floor of the new R.O.T.C. building. Have you bought your bond?
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Wun Lung once said "Be careful of flattery!" Flattery is 90 percent soap, and soap is 90 percent lye. Editor's note: Wun Lung is at present a student on the campus. He is writing a thesis as part of his graduate work on the subject: "The Effect of 45 Minutes More of the Night Air on Co-eds This Year". He is being assisted in his work by WEC of the Student Council and the office of Dean Meguinar.
EMPORIA SAGE---sent a student on the campus. He is writing a thesis as part of his graduate work on the subject: "The Effect of 45 Minutes More of the Night Air on Co-eds This Year". He is being assisted in his work by WEC of the Student Council and the office of Dean Meguinar.
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White's for many years. A Welsh choir will sing at the burial service in Maplewood cemetery. Six of the employees of longest service on the Emporia Gazette will act as pall-bearers.
Rose from Country Weekly
William Allen White, who rose from the backroom of a country weekly to a world-famed editorial writer, was born Feb. 10, 1868, in Emporia, Kansas, his life-long home, the son of Dr. Allen White, a pioneer physician. To his mother, a school teacher, Mr. White gave much credit for his success, for it was through her efforts, after his father died when Mr. White was only 14, that he was able to continue his education. She sent him to the University of Kansas, moving to Lawrence with him while he attended.
He described his World War I experiences as observer for the American Red Cross in France and reporter of the peace conference in his book, "Martial Adventures of Henry and Me."
Beginning his newspaper work at the age of 10, earning $1.50 weekly in the printing office of the Butler County Democrat at ElDorado, Kansas, William Allen White later, at the age of 24, became editorial writer on the Kansas City Star, While in Kansas; City, he married Miss Sally Lindsay, in 1893, and in 1895 borrowed $3,000 to buy the Emporia Gazette, which he never left, in spite of numerous offers from metropolitan papers. The announcement of his purchase of the paper, which he wrote in editorial style, has been reprinted in journalism textbooks as an ideal creed for a community newspaper editor.
Soon Recognized As Author
Politically connected with the Republican party, Mr. White broke from its ranks in 1924 to run as independent candidate for governor.
Mr. White's reputation as an author began in 1896, when he wrote "The Real Issue" and was well established by 1906, when his novel, "A Certain Rich Man" appeared with a sale of 250,000 copies.
--way. They will guard our inland waters Just to keep the bottoms clean And will leave the wide sea open To the men of the Merchant Marine.
Did you know that one of the downtown spots is coming out with a band this Friday night as an added attraction to the dim lights? And as an extra feature attraction, they are having the floor repaired just to cross up the Seniors who have been dancing around the cracks all these years.
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We like the following ditty contributed by 3rd class Pharmacist Mate Raymond "Wimpy" Keroher, a frequenter of this column before he joined the Merchant Marine:
The Coast Guard men will fight our wars
Forty-five minutes from Broadway.
From the shores of Coney Island To the statue of Liberty, The Coast Guard men will figh
Any coast guardsmen and marines will have to see Wimpy at the Sheepshead Training station, Brooklyn. New York, to compliment him on his work.
Faculty Members Go To White's Funeral
Chancellor and Mrs. Deane W. Malott, Mr. Fred Harris of Ottawa, former chairman of the Board of Regents, and Mrs. Harris will drive to Emporia today for the funeral of William Allen White.
Others from the University who will attend the funeral are K. W. Davidson, director of information and Mrs. Davidson; Fred Elsworth, secretary of the Alumni Association; Mrs. D. Gagliardo, wife of Professor Gagliardo who is now on leave, and her son, David; Prof. L. N. Flint of the journalism department; and Mrs. P. H. Klinkengerg, Alpha Omicron Pi housemother.
The issue in the campaign was Mr. White's protest against the Ku Klux Klan, and although he was defeated, he broke the grip of the Klan in Kansas.
His prominence became greater and his circle of friends grew, including seven presidents. A famous pacifist, he attended many international meetings to settle unrest between various countries.
The death of his daughter in 1921 was a great tragedy to William Alen White. However, his son, William L. White, has carried on the White tradition, becoming a well-known correspondent and author.
Had Many Friends
During the last several years, Mr. White has been writing an autobiography which will be finished by his son at an early date. His last political editors, written shortly before he went to the Mayo Clinic, are entitled "Republican Prospects" and "Democratic Prospects" and discuss present political trends in the same masterful, sarcastic note which he used in "What's the Matter With Kansas?", the editorial which first brought him prominence.
The death of William Allen White marks the end of one of America's most famous personal journalists and a great friend of the people of Kansas and the University.
Explosion Victim Is In Good Condition
Pvt. Robert Lee Van Citters, ASTRP, from Orange City, Iowa, whose unscheduled experiment on gunpowder exploded in his face Wednesday afternoon, in the ASTP Chemistry II class, is reported in good condition and will be released in several days.
In commenting on the explosion, Dean Paul B. Lawson remarked that it was one of the largest explosions in the chemistry building for several years, which has withstood minor fires and explosions for a remarkably long time, considering its wood construction inside. Dean Lawson added that while burning down Bailey laboratories might be a good way to get a new chemistry building, wartime was a poor time to try it, with priorities on building material.
Supper Given for Service Men
A supper for service men at the University was given by the service class of the Trinity Lutheran church yesterday in the Community building.
Prof. A. H. Sluss Recovered
A. H. Slusz, professor of mechanical engineering, returned home yesterday, after being ill at Memorial hospital for several weeks.
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Professor Chandler Visits Nearby Teaching Staffs
University Daily Kansan
Prof. H.E Chandler of the School of Education visited with the supervisors of and University graduates on teaching staffs of neighboring high schools last week. On Monday he was in Winchester and Valley Falls, on Wednesday in Baldwin, Edgerton, Spring Hill, Eucyrus, Stanley, and Olathe, on Thursday in Linwood, and on Friday in Burlingame, Osage City, Linden, Quenemo, and Ottawa.
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Fitch Supervises Radar Crew
Paul V. Fitch, a radio technician first class, who was a student in 1939, is now supervisor of an installation crew, radar division, at the U. S. Naval Air Station at Alemeda, Calif. Mr. Fitch was in the Aleutian last summer.
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