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LAWRENCE, KANSAS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 13. 1944
ST YEAR
NUMBER 71
Crippling Blow Dealt Germany Officials Say
(International News Service)
A thorough summation of the large-scale operation deep into the heart of the Reich showed that a crippling blow was dealt the German air arm at a cost to the American that officials said was extremely low considering the results achieved.
At the same time, reports from Southeast Europe indicated that the dual carrial assault on the Bulgarian capital of Sofia by U. S. daylight raiders and British night bombers was the greatest air blow ever dealt the Nazi-dominated Balkans. On the land front, columns of the Red army surged westward through pre-war Poland on the heels of Nazi hordes put to flight in a series of grueling offensives through lower White Russia.
In Italy the Allied fifth army continued its march on Rome after custing the Germans from the mountain bastion of Cevaro and fanned out in separation for a seige of Cassino gateway to the Italian capital.
General MacArthur announced a new forceful assault by heavy bombers on the Jap-held New Guinea bases of Madang and Alexishafen. He disclosed that American marines frustrated a Japanese attempt to reinforce their troops in the Cape Gloucester area of New Britain.
Details of the aerial action over Germany revealed the German aircraft plants at Halberstadt, Oschsleben, and Brunswick where German planes are produced were virtually destroyed. Latest estimate put at 120 the number of Nazi interceptor planes knocked from the skies in the fierce aerial duels. Observers predicted that the bombardment has halted fighter plane production at the three big German plants for months to come.
Dean of Education Advanced in Service
Maj. George B. Smith
As Harriet Witmer, junior in Fine Arts, put it, "The glamour of a uniform doesn't appeal to me. I think I would be helping the war effort just as much by filling a civilian job."
Smith Is Major; In Western Area
Major Smith, advised Lawrence friends that he has been given a leave and will be in Lawrence for several days beginning Jan. 22. He will speak at the Rotary Club luncheon on Monday, Jan. 24.
George Baxter Smith, on leave from the University as dean of the School of Education and Director of Summer Sessions, was promoted to the rank of major, CAC, Jan. 3. He is assistant G-3 of the communications zone of the California-Arizona maneuver area.
After completing the General Staff course at the Command and General Staff School at Ft. Leavenworth, Major Smith was assigned to the ASTP-ROTC program at the University of Kansas. He joined the general staff of the communications zone on September 1, 1943.
KU Coeds Are Satisfied With Life as Civilians
None would consider joining the service before finishing school, and a large proportion were convinced that the war would be over before they were graduated, thus obviating any necessity for joining. Many believed that they could be of more service in civilian positions than in the armed services.
The women's auxiliary forces do not rank high in the opinion of a majority of University women polled recently by members of the Daily Kansan staff. They were asked to answer the question: "Do you want to join one of the women's auxiliary forces either now or after graduation?"
The prevailing opinion was that the women's auxiliaries were all right for those who wanted to join, but that finishing school and going into civilian positions was the better idea for University women.
Among those with more concrete reasons for not joining were Charlotte Price, College sophomore, who is planning to be a laboratory technician, and Fersis Snook, College junior, who is a bacteriology major.
Joan Burch, College sophomore, said, "I'm just a little bit selfish. After I finish my education, I have a few plans of my own and they do not include the women's auxiliary forces."
Another, swayed by the consideration of a uniform, was Mary Margaret Gaynor, College sophomore, who answered, "No, I like civilian clothes better!"
Different was Mary Louise Rowey's objection: "We're going to have enough post-war problems as it is. A Guadalcanal sergeant doesn't want to return to a dictatorial lieutenant wife lacking femininity."
There Were Obvious Reasons
Lists Kept Of Alumni In Service
Then there was Betty Lou Cave's weight reason for not joining an auxiliary. "Are you kidding?" she asked. "I only weigh 85 pounds!"
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Keeping records of more than six thousand graduates and former students of the University who are now in the armed services is the gigantic task of the Alumni Association, in coordination with its work to further the war effort.
The U.S. Navy has used repeatedly specially prepared lists of Kansas alumni for soliciting officer material. Fred Ellsworth, alumni secretary, is a civilian representative of the Navy on officer procurement. The army has had the cooperation of the alumni records in finding all trained geologists now in the service.
Many other cases of placing alumni in positions for which they are especially fitted have resulted from the alumni office systems of records and relationships.
Through its publications, its Jaya-hawker trustees, and its local alumni meetings, the association gets across directly to the proper persons an appreciation of the University's wartime program.
The need for leadership on the campus and off, under war conditions, and the need for keeping up interest in the durable values of the University, is even greater than ever. The Alumni Association does this through the student and alumni county clubs and local clubs, through the use of movies, literature, talks and dramatized programs.
Casualties Total 105,229 In December, 1943
Washington, (INS) — Secretary of War Stimson disclosed that American casualties in all theathers in December, '43, totaled 105,229. The break-down included 16,831 killed, and 24,667 missing.
WEC Arranges Mixer For Hill Women
Those on the program include Betty Jo Everly and Elizabeth Smith, vocalists; Yvonne Alston, pianist; and Jeanne Richardson, who will present a dance. Chairman in charge is Peggy Schell.
The Women's Executive Committee will have a mixer in the Union building from 3 to 5 p.m. Jan. 19. The mixer is being given by Kappa Kappa Gamma, Delta Gamma, Delta Sigma Theta, Alpha Omicron Pi, and Jollife hall.
Washington, (INS) — The nation's railroad workers joined labor's fight against national service legislation today, charging President Roosevelt with confirming the death of the New Deal by asking congress to "conscript workers for private profit."
All Hill women are invited to attend.
Railroaders Join Fight Against Service Laws
Another labor spokesman predicted congressional rejection of a compulsory labor draft. The position of the big rail brotherhood was officially made known in their weekly publication, "Labor." Julius G. Luhrsen, executive secretary of the labor executives association, asserted that compulsory legislation has not been necessary so far to force men and women to do everything possible to win the war.
Artur Rubinstein Will Present Concert in Hoch, 8:20 Tonight; Hit of K.C. Philharmonic Season
Tonight Artur Rubinstein, famous Polish pianist, will appear at 8:20 in Hoch auditorium in a concert that has been anticipated with great interest by music lovers.
Rubinstein played to the largest and most demonstrative audience of the Philharmonic season. Tuesday night in Kansas City. Of Rubinstein's performance the critic of the Kansas City Star said that the pianist, "a veritable giant of the keyboard, upheld his reputation as the most exciting pianist of a period
Will Play Tonight
Artur Rubinstein
Dr. Hibbard to Speak On Fossil Collection
An illustrated lecture on the technique and problems of collecting fossils in Kansas by Claude W. Hibbard, curator of vertebrate paleontology of Dyche museum, will be given at 3:30 Sunday afternoon in the Little theater in Green hall.
Dr. Hibbard will discuss the two main questions that people usually ask about collecting fossils. "How do you know where to look for them?" and "How do you collect them after you find them?" Each quarry is a problem in itself, he explained. There are no deposits in which exactly the same methods of collecting fossils can be used.
A series of slides showing techniques and methods used in more than 13 field expeditions will be a part of the lecture. The fossils that have been collected are from deposits laid down in Kansas from 10,000 to 25,000 years ago.
Dr. Hibbard made his first field trip as a member of a University expedition in 1928. From 1931 to 1933 he was in charge of field work as a student. Since 1936 he has been in charge of the University field expeditions.
This lecture is the last in a series of three sponsored by Dyche museum with the desire to give students and the public a further understanding of the exhibits in the museum.
FDR to 'Take It Easy'
Washington, (INS) — The White House announced today that President Roosevelt plans to "take it easy for a few days now that his annual messages have gone to Congress.
when good pianists are turned out almost in mass production."
Concerning Rubinstein, now current comment that "Artur Rubin-cert tour, the Seattle Times made a rently on his sixth consecutive constine's innals should be TNT, for the Polish pianist is nothing less than a musical bombshell that explodes sparks all over the place and fires the emotions of his listeners into a demonstrative conflagration."
Rubinstein was born in Lodz, Poland. At an early age he displayed remarkable talent. When he was 8 years old, responsibility for his future was assumed by Joseph Joachim, the great German violist. By the time he was 15, Rubinstein's reputation was widespread over Europe. He has made innumerable tours in South America, Cuba, Mexico, and Australia, besides his many appearances in Europe.
Prof. Beth Heads Panel Discussion
Prof. Elmer F. Beth, vice-president of the Junior High Parent-Teachers Association, will be chairman of a panel discussion on the future of the professions at a meeting in Old High auditorium at 7:45 Monday evening.
Dean Moreau will explain the effects of war on the legal protection and prospects of young persons interested in becoming lawyers
F. J. Moran, dean of the School of Law, R. A. Schwegel, professor of physiology, and Dr. R. I. Canuteon, director of the health service, will participate in the discussion.
Dr. Schwegler will discuss the future of those interested in the teaching profession.
A review of developments in the medical profession since the beginning of the war and a discussion of students interested in medicine will be given by Dr. Cunuteson.
Fifty Register for English
Proficiency Examination
Fifty students have registered for the third proficiency examination for juniors and seniors in the College, to be given at 8:30 Saturday morning. Students who intend to take the examination can register until Friday noon in the College office in Frank Strong hall. Prof. John B. Virtue announced today.
Rothchild Commissioned Lieutenant
Rothchild Commissioned Lieutenant
Aviation Cadet Aubrey Egbert
Rothchild, a student from 1944-56,
was recently commissioned a Second
Lieutenant in the Army Air forces
at Turner Field, Albany, Ga.
Marsh Rushes Used For Shoes
Marsh Rushes Used For Shoes Marsh rushes are being converted into shoes in Holland. ]
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