1944
Publication Days Published daily except Saturday and Sunday by Students of the University of Kansas
UNIVERSITY Daily Kansan
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Weather Forecast Fair and much colder tonight. Friday fair and somewhat colder. Strong winds gradually diminishing.
NUMBER 81
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 1944
41ST YEAR
Americans Beat Goring's Troops Near Littoria
Tattered remnants of what once was the cream of Adolf Hitler's army tangled with American invasion forces on the beachhead battlefront 35 miles south of Rome today, and came out second best. For the first time since Lt. Gen. Mark W. Clark sent strong units of his Fifth army ashore in the Nettuno-Anzio area of the Italian west coast, American troops of the invasion command clashed with troops of the Hermann Goring panzer division in the vicinity of Littoria. The Nazis rushed northward from the Gustav line in a desperate enemy effort to counter the growing Allied threat to Rome. They attacked the reinforced American detachments but were soundly beaten.
Secretary of War, Henry L. Stimson, reported in Washington, meanwhile, that the Allied situation in Italy is "highly satisfactory." But he warned that more German attacks are to be expected and that a fierce battle may yet develop for possession of Rome.
"Signs seem to point to a heavy battle south of Rome, and an enemy attempt to push the Allies into the sea." Stimson said. On the main battle line, 60 miles south of the invasion area, localized gains were made by American, British, and French troops. Allied naval units continued to bombard enemy troops, concentrations and supply lines to the north, while new aerial assaults were carried out despite unfavorable weather.
Victory Duo to Talk Before Preps, Rotary
Richard Stutz and Robert Stockton, members of the Victory Speakers' program, will speak at a special assembly of the Lawrence Memorial High School at 10:30 tomorrow morning, Prof. E. C. Buehler of the speech department announced today.
Stutz, engineering freshman from Topeka, has chosen as his subject "German Air-Power." Stockton, engineering freshman and V-12 student from Lawrence, will talk on "Traditions of the Navy," The Victory Speakers will also talk at the meeting of the Rotary club Monday.
Washington, (INS) — Price Administrator Chester Boyles today urged congressional approval of a $1,500,000,000 subsidy fund to enable OPA to hold down the cost of living for eight months. Testifying before a senate labor committee Boyles said that OPA can "hold the line" on the cost of living only if it has the vigorous support of "both Congress and the general public."
"Anyone interested in becoming members of the Victory Speaking teams should see me," announced Professor Buehler. "Calls are coming in from civic clubs, schools, and other organizations over the state requesting Victory Speakers on their programs, and it is a wonderful opportunity to get experience."
Jyles Needs New Subsidy To Hold Costs Down
KU Student Wounded at Tarawa
Pvt. Milderd Harwood, a student from 1940 to 1942, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William T. Harwood, 910 Louisiana street, was reported wounded in the battle of Tarawa in yesterday's list of casualties, after a year of overseas duty. His mother, however, believes he is probably fighting once more in the South Pacific area, as she received a letter from him before being notified of his condition, that the wound he received was only a flesh wound.
At 1 a.m., Nov. 22, Private Harwood, who sent the Purple Heart awarded him to his parents about a month ago, disclosed in his letter that he was off the shore of Tarawa with other Marines watching the bombardment of the shore and waiting to be landed.
An hour later a sudden silence fell, and swiftly and silently the men prepared to land. Since the landing boats could get no closer to the shore than 200 to 300 yards, because of the coral reefs, Private Harwood and the others waded ashore.
He was established in his pillbox with metal flying all around him, when he was hit by a piece of shrapnel. The shrapnel broke his bayonet in half and lodged in his left shoulder. With his uninjured right arm, he continued firing. A short time later, the lieutenant with him was also wounded.
After a member of the hospital corps had dressed their wounds, the two made their way over the sea wall and waited there to be evacuated as waves of Marines attempted to land. Some were successful and some were not, Private Harwood said. Twelve hours after they had gone ashore with the first group, they were taken to a hospital ship.
Mrs. Harwood believed that the shrapnel hit the bayonet first and saved her son's life.
Campus Warmed By Spring-Like Atmosphere
March-like weather struck the campus today on the heels of balmy temperatures ranging above 60 degrees. Strong winds chased dark clouds across the skies in intermittent periods of clear skies, and temperatures dropped somewhat.
During the night thunderstorms and showers added to the springlike atmosphere.
The Lawrence fire department was called up on the Hill at about 2:15 o'clock this afternoon when a minor fire in Miller hall was reported. A stew pot left on the stove was found to have caused the trouble, and no serious damage resulted.
COLDER weather is forecast for tonight, and temperatures are expected to reach freezing before morning.
Miller Hall Reports Fire. No Serious Damage
Snv Judged Mentally Incompetent
Spy Judged Mentionally incompetent Detroit, (INST.)—Charges against Betrand Hoffman, one of the three defendants in the Detroit espionage trial, were dismissed today on the grounds that he was mentally incompetent and unable to distinguish between right and wrong.
Band to Present 'Pops' Concert In Hoch Feb.7
A light musical show or "Pops" concert by the University band scheduled for Feb. 7, in Hoch auditorium, promises to be one of great variety and popular appeal, according to Russell L. Wiley, director.
The 85-piece band is streamlined to fit into the war program with a personnel of navy, army, and civilian men and about 30 women students. All members of the band-servicemen, civilians, and women—will perform in the colorful West Point uniform.
The Jayhawk Trumpeteers, a cornet trio, of one civilian and two navy men will be a part of the program.
The popular hits, Cole Porter's "Night and Day" and Sigmund Romberg's "Lover Come Back to Me" will be sung by the women's quartet. The men's quartet, composed of two army men and two navy men, will sing several numbers.
The band will play the "Victory Garden Suite" in three patriotic movements, "The Dance of Rhubard," "Boogie Woogie Broccoli," and "Carrot Capers."
George Rhodes, field drum major, and one of his star drum majorettes will be featured in routine twirling and fire baton spinning.
Activity tickets will admit students to the concert. Servicemen may attend without charge.
Dean Stockton Talks On Postwar Planning
Prof. F. T. Stockton, dean of the School of Business, spoke Tuesday at a joint meeting of the State Federation of Labor, the Farm Bureau Federation, and the Associated Industries of Kansas, on the nature of postwar planning and some of its objectives, stressing the fact that, although many persons regard the termination of the war as the end of something, it is actually the beginning of a new way of life.
He also stated that to reach the post-war goals which have been formulated by the public in regard to a high standard of living, economic production in industry and agriculture must be increased from 25 to 50 per cent.
The meeting resulted, said Dean Stockton, in the organization of an executive committee, the Kansas Postwar Planning Council, which will represent the various industries of the state as well as labor and agriculture.
Dean Stockton is now chairman of the post-war planning committee of the lawrence Chamber of Commerce. From 1941 to 1943, he was chairman of the War Industries Planning Committee which functioned for the adjustment of this community to the problems that arose as the Sunflower Ordnance works was being established. This committee has since been discontinued.
"Looking Ahead Through 1944" will be the topic of Dean Stockton's speech when he addresses the Kiawanis club of Kansas City, Feb. 3. He will also attend the meeting of the State Chamber of Commerce in Topeka, Feb. 4.
Seniors Asked to Make Picture Appointments Friday
Students who will be graduated in March are urged by Virginia Schaefer, business manager of the Jayhawker, to make their appointments by Friday with the Jayhawker office to have their pictures taken. Pictures will be made next Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7 to 10:30
VanCitters Injured In Explosion In Chemistry Lab
The decision of Pvt. Robert Lee VanCitters, ASTRP, from Orange City, Iowa, to try one last experiment in his Chemistry II course, against repeated warnings not to do any unassigned work, ended differently from what he had anticipated yesterday afternoon when a compound exploded in his face.
Pvt. VanCitters received cuts on his face and neck and suffered shock from the explosion. He was rushed to Watkins Memorial hospital by Dr. Calvin VanderWerf and Dr. Harry H. Sisler, of the chemistry department. He is reported to have spent a "fairly good night."
The explosion, which occurred about 4 p.m. in the ASTRP laboratory, shattered two window panes and blew bottles of reagents off the shelves nearby, scattering glass over the room.
Yesterday being the last laboratory period for the ASTRP class, the students were preparing their equipment to check in, Frank E. Jirik, laboratory instructor, explained. Private VanCitters, who occupied a corner desk, was separated from most of the other students. He evidently decided to test the preparation of gunpowder, which he had learned in class, by mixing sulfur, potassium chlorate, and potassium permanganate. The experiment proved too successful!
"This was not a regular experiment!" Mr. Jirik hastened to add.
The loss resulting from the explosion was not great. The greatest expense will be the replacing of the window glass.
Students May Take Entry Exams Feb.5
Students who have failed to take the entrance examinations will have an opportunity to take them in Fraser theater on Saturday, Feb. 5, Prof. A. H. Turney, director of entrance examinations, announced today. The examinations will also be given to new ASTP students at that time. The psychological examination will be given at 8 a.m. and the aptitude test will be given at 2 p.m.
Further information regarding the psychological tests may be obtained from Professor Turney in room 121, Fraser hall.
Leningrad Free from Blockade
Moscow, (INS)—In a special order of the day, Marshall Joseph Stalin order was addressed to the Len-Leningrad has been broken and that the second largest city in Russia "has been entirely liberated from the German blockade." Stalin's spec-announced today that the seige of ingrad fleet, the first such statement directed to the Russian naval forces.
A radio-electric course, a war training course for civilians, will be offered at Kansas State College beginning Feb. 7.
Women Lead Nine to One In Giving Blood
Approximately ninety per cent of the 208 students who have registered to donate their blood were women, it was announced by the registration committee early today.
Watkins hall heads the list with 21 members who have volunteered. Tabulations of other organized houses which have been well represented are as follows: Corbin, 18; Chi Omega, 16; Delta Gamma, 15; Kappa Alpha Theta, 14; Sigma Kappa and Kappa Kappa Gamma, 8; Alpha Delta Pi and Foster hall, 7; and Ricker hall and Harmon Co-op. 5. Many other houses were represented by two and three volunteers, including four organized houses for men, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Sigma Chai, Carruth hall, and Delta Tau Delta.
Army and navy men were not represented but Dr. Ralph I. Canutleton, chairman of the blood donor service of Douglas county, said that this was perhaps because they are having vacations at this time.
"Those who have not registered to donate their blood Feb. 3 and 4 may do so by calling the Community building, 640," said Dr. Canuteson. He also said that students between the ages of 18 and 21 may get their release blanks, which are to be signed by their parents, at the office of Watkins Memorial hospital.
Approximately two hundred books were collected by the YWCA for the World Student Service Fund committee in the book drive which began Jan. 11. The majority of the books are textbooks, the most common being language and English books.
Josephine Abbitt, who is in charge of recruiting student donors, will announce the percentage of registration of each organized house next week.
Book Drive Collects Two Hundred Texts
The books will be sent to students all over the world in prison camps. Most of the books are in fine condition. The rest are being cleaned to be sent to the National Service Fund, New York City. The official drive is over, but anyone who has some books to give may take them to Henley house. All kinds are acceptable.
The first platoon of the second company of electrician mates trainees arrived this morning from the west coast, Chief Yeoman George Starkey announced.
More Electrician's Mates Arrive From Coast
The men, 56 in all, were placed under the immediate command of Chief Specialist George Gathings, and will remain so during their 16 week training here. Classes will start Monday for the new men, Chief Starkey added.
Carl Sandburg, author of the Pulitzer prize-winning biography of Lincoln "The War Years," spoke recently at the University of Texas on "What Abraham Lincoln Would Do Today."