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NUMBER 61.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, THURSDAY. DECEMBER 30. 1943.
41ST YEAR
Work to Begin For Electricians Next Monday
Classes will begin Monday for electrician's mates of the naval training program, who will gradually replace the machinist's mates at the University, Fred S. Montgomery, University director of Naval Training, announced this morning.
The training program will be divided into three divisions: mathematics, electrical laboratory training, and shop practice, under the supervision of the School of Engineering and Architecture, with Prof J. O. Jones as acting dean.
Paul G. Hausman, assistant professor of shop practice, will have charge of the shop training. Dr.V.P. Hessler, professor of electrical engineering, will supervise the electrical laboratory training. Ellis B. Stouffer, dean of the, Graduate School and professor of mathematics, will direct the mathematics.
The subjects which the electrician's mates will take: mathematics, electrical theory, blue print reading, hand tool shop, motor shop, wiring shop, and electrical laboratory, Mr. Montgomery said.
The trainees will be housed in Frank Strong hall and will have mess quarters at the Union cafeteria.
Airport Runways To Be Relocated
The relocation of the runways at the Municipal airport to meet requirements of the Civil Aeronautics Authority has been authorized by the city council at the suggestion of Prof. H. S. Stillwell, head of the aeronautical engineering at the University.
This change is not necessary now to meet the needs of the army and navy program at the airport, but since the runways are being reconstructed it would be advantageous to make them comply with the CAA requirements so that they could be used after the war.
The city engineer, J. C. Harper, can relocate the runways as he finds necessary, providing he does not change the permanent lighting fixtures already installed. He is going to make an immediate investigation of how much work must be done to meet the CAA requirements.
Hard Coal Embargo Established in East
Washington, (INS) — Fuel Coordinator Harold' Ickes announced an immediate embargo on all shipments of anthracite west of the Pennsylvania- Ohio line which is estimated to save 300,000 tons of hard coal for the eastern seaboard in the next three months. The anthracite freeze will remain in effect until April 1.
At the same time, the fuel administrator disclosed that he is freezing 800.000 tons of anthracite in New York City for heating purposes in that area.
Chubb Recovers From Flu
Dr. H. B. Chubb, associate professor of political science, returned to his classes this afternoon after having been ill with influenza.
Underclassmen to Consult Faculty Advisers Todav
All freshmen and sophomores who did not consult their advisers today should do so tomorrow, Dean Gilbert Ulmer announced today.
The names of the students and the advisers, with the adviser's office hours, are posted on the bulletin board opposite the College office in Frank Strong hall, Dean Ulmer stated.
Generates Power Now From Gas
The University of Kansas is generating its own power again instead of using current supplied by the Kansas Electric Power company.
This is the first time since the war started that it has been possible for it to carry its entire load on gas. However, fuel oil commitments have been made which will have to be carried out, so the University will not switch entirely to gas fuel.
A total of 90 million feet of gas a day from the Cement, Okla., field was made available by the government in an effort to relieve the fuel shortage in this region. The local gas company notified the University, Haskell Institute, and the Lawrence Paper company that the gas pipeline serving this area had access to a part of that additional supply and that it could restore service to those customers with oil standbys.
The additional gas supply will be available for 40 or 50 days, which should carry through the worst of the winter. The University has had less than a week's supply of fuel in sight at any time for several months. It has been getting one tanker load a day, and three cars of oil a week from Kansas City. In severe cold the University has been known to use one car of oil a day. Gas officials said that every means of conserving fuel should continue to be employed.
Hospital Patients Celebrate Christmas
Patients in Watkins Memorial hospital celebrated Christmas day in the traditional fashion with the staff and the Red Cross substituting for Santa Claus. Turkey dinner was served to all those who were able to eat it, and there were presents for all from family and friends.
For all the men in the armed services, the Red Cross furnished Christmas packages containing shaving lotion, playing cards, writing paper, gum, soap, and wash cloth. Col W. L. McMorris, commander of the University army units, personally brought to the boys in the Army. Uncle Sam's best wishes for a Merry Christmas.
Of the 24 patients in the hospital, only 2 were civilians. Mrs. Ralph I. Canuteson, wife of Dr. Canuteson who is on the hospital staff, made Christmas cookies for all the patients.
London, (INS) — The British information services disclosed today that American pilots especially trained for night-fighter duty are now flying British Beau fighters in sorties from Italian and other bases. The first contingent went into action in Italy last September.
Berlin Burns On Anniversary Of London's Fire
Americans Fly British Fighters
(International News Service)
On the third anniversary of the "fire-blitz" which tore the heart out of London, Berlin burned fiercely in retribution today. It was the night of December 29-30, 1940 that the poorly defended British capital was assaulted by hundreds of German bombers, but the devastation wrought in that historic attack must have been vastly exceeded in the latest assault on Berlin.
More than two thousand tons of bombs were dropped upon the Nazi capital starting fires whose plumes of smoke and flames were visible miles away. Residents of the city were described as "stunned" by the sudden assault.
Attack France, Southern Germany This saturation attack was followed during the daylight hours by an intensive attack against the northern coast of France and on targets in southwest Germany.
Attack France. Southern Germany
The British and American air forces obviously has teamed up in another of their widespread offensives.
British eighth Advances
The British eighth army advances along the Adriatic coastal road in Italy toward the seaport of Pescaria, and the United States fifth army gained more advantageous positions in the sector south of Cassino.
Moscow reported German defense lines cracking all along the Dnieper river front, and to the north Soviet troops pounded toward the Polish border, only 48 miles away, following the capture of Korosten. Continued American advances on the New Britain and New Guinea fronts in the southwest Pacific were announced.
In Washington meanwhile, Gen. Peyython C. March, Chief of Staff in the last war, estimated that an Allied army of at least three million men will be required for a successful cross-channel invasion of Europe.
Filipino Graduate Visits the Campus
Lt. Honorato Echavez, a former Philippine student in the mining engineering department here, was a visitor on the campus yesterday.
Lt. Echavez was graduated in RO TC in 1943 and then went to Officers' Candidate school at Ft. Benning, Ga., where he received his commission as a second lieutenant on the anniversary of Pearl Harbor this year.
After visiting friends at the University, Lt. Echavez left for California to assume command of Philippine soldiers. His brother, Pastor Cinco Echavez, a graduate of the University in 1936, is now a Japanese prisoner of war in the Philippines.
OPA Announces Changes In Green Stamp Values
Washington, (INS) - The OPA announced today that sharp cuts will be made in the green-stamp cost of snapped beans, peas, tomatoes, and frozen fruits and vegetables when the January point values go into effect this Sunday. Jams, preserves, and marmalade will increase 2 points, it was announced.
Women's Closing Hours Extended for Year's Eve
Closing hours for University women will be 12:30 a.m. New Year's Eve, Miss Elizabeth Meguiar, adviser of women, announced today. New Year's night the closing hours will be 1 a.m. she said.
New Year's Eve for naval units of the University will be "just another Friday," according to Lt. A. H. Buhl, commanding officer.
Directory to Be Distributed Soon
With a cover of blue and a list of 3,861 names, the Student Directory will be ready for delivery at the Registrar's office the middle of next week, according to Anne Louise Rossman, editor.
A distinguishing feature of this year's Directory is the listing of the ASTP, Navy V-12 and V-5 students on the campus in addition to the customary roll of officers, faculty, employees, and civilian students of the University.
Departing further from the form of past years, this year's register will have no segregation of men and women, but all students will be under one listing. It will, however, remain the same size.
The delay in the publishing of the directory this year is due to the late beginning of th regular semester, Nov. 1, in contrast to the previous fall openings in September. Printing of the register started last Monday at the University Press.
Six New Members Elected to Sigma Xi
Sigma Xi, national scientific honorary society, elected six new members at a meeting Thursday, Dec. 16. Miss Beulah M. Morrison, secretary, announced yesterday.
Four students were elected to full membership. They were Frank Jirk, graduate student of chemistry; Raymond Stoenner, graduate student of chemistry; Edward J. Groth, graduate student of physics; and Dorothy M. Sutter, graduate student of psychology.
Arthur H. Benner, a senior in the department of electrical engineering, and Mou Hui King, a senior in the department of mechanical engineering, were elected to associate membership.
Dr. N. P. Sherwood, chairman of the department of bacteriology spoke on recent developments of the serological tests used in the diagnoses of syphilis.
Opposition Terms Willkie's Return a Political Move
Topeka, (INS) — Plans are being worked out today to bring Wendell Willkie to Kansas, a move interpreted by anti-Willkie forces as designed to capture the Kansas-Republican convention delegation for the Hoosier candidate. Willkie will address a school teachers' meeting at Emporia in February, a few days after the annual Republican "love-feiek" in Topeka.
Sachem Membership Is Limited
Sachem is the honorary society for senior men. It choosesmen of high character who have been leaders in student affairs. Membership is by election, and is announced in a public ceremony.
Student Talent To Be Featured In Floor Show
The entertainment for the New Year's party to be given in Heeh auditorium from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturday will feature local talent in a floor show, as well as Matt Betton and his orchestra, Eugenia Hepworth, vice-president of the Union Activities committee, announced.
Miss Gardner, Jerry Gallagan, and Stan Hagler were in charge of arranging the program, according to Miss Henworth.
Betty Cohagen and Shirley Rauch will sing; Jean Richardson will dance, and Robert Provart and Ted Lehmann will do some novelty numbers. Helen Gardner and Joe Epstein will combine their talents in a comedy number. The master of ceremonies will be Wallace Grimes.
"The tickets are going fast," Miss Hepworth stated. "We are planning for a big crowd and lots of fun with the confetti, serpentine, and whistles."
Far East Is On Display In Museum
Bits of Weaving Dave Meaning
A special exhibit of Chinese costumes and embroidery will be on display Jan. 1, in the north gallery on the second floor in Spooner-Thayer museum.
During the reign of the Manchus, perhaps no court in the world was more brilliant in color than that of Peking. Princes and Mandarians in their dragon robes and princesses in their robes with the Phoenix, the emblem of the Empress, on them and in coats of floral and butterfly designs all mingled colorfully in the great court yards of the Forbidden City.
Twelve beautiful Mandarin coats and a complete costume for a Chinese bride will be shown along with many dance scarfs, sleeve bands, Mandarin squares, and pieces of rare antique KO-ssu weaves.
The animals, flowers, and all the bits of nature woven into these old Chinese pieces have particular meanings. On the bottoms of all the Mandarin coats are diagonal stripes of various colors that represent the waves of eternity. Fusing from them are always three rocks. If a bird is on the center rock, the person wearing the robe was a civil official; and if a quadruped site on the center rock, the weaver was a military official. Two Imperial dragons usually appear in brilliant colors in the attitude of trying to grasp a flaming pearl. The peart represents truth; the dragon represents wisdom, symbolizing "Wisdom Pursuing Truth." The dragon is always clutching the sacred fruit, the peach which is the symbol of longevity. Butterflies, embroidered in lovely colors on the robes, are a sign of love. Bats, peacocks, lotus blossoms, and peacocks all have their own meanings.
Every bit of embroidery in the costumes and pieces has its own (continued to page four)