SUMMER SESSION KANSAN
Official Summer Session Publication of the University of Kansas
VOLUME XXXI
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, TUESDAY, JULY 20, 1943
NUMBER 17
Priorities Delay Conversion Of Lindley Hall
Activation for the Army Specialized Training Program is progressing as rapidly as possible in the face of priorityifficulties, according to Raymond Nichols, University executive secretary. The University has not yet received the proper priority to purchase some of the materials needed to equip Lindley hall for housing and messing 700 soldiers expected to arrive here August 9.
The Seventh Service Command Headquarters at Omaha, Nebr., verbally granted the University an AAA-3 priority rating several weeks ago. A written statement of this rating has not been received. The AA-3 rating which the University now holds is not high enough to provide for immediate delivery of materials. Materials purchased on this priority would not be delivered in less than five weeks.
The committee in charge of activation at the University is working with the Omaha office in appealing to the War Department for the AAA- rating. Action on this matter is expected within the next few days, according to Harold G. Ingham, member of the committee.
Some of the equipment for the kitchen, cafeteria, and dormitory has been negotiated for, and contracts for the other materials will be let immediately upon receipt of the proper priority rating, Mr. Ingham said.
Military Building To Be Finished By November 1
The Military Science building is expected to be completed by Nov. 1 and there is a possibility it may be completed and turned over to the military department in October, according to a statement of Col. William C. Washington, professor of military science and tactics.
Originally, the building was planned to cost $125,000 and was started March 13, 1941, as a W.P.A. project. In September, 1942, work on the structure was postponed indefinitely due to 82 workmen leaving to work on the Sunflower Ordnance Works at DeSoto. Work was halted again in January of this year when all W.P.A. projects were discontinued. However, in April work was resumed and progress has been steady since then.
The outside dimensions of the main part of the building are 97 feet by 109 feet. Limestone from old Snow hall is used as facing on the main building and is backed by a wall of native stone.
Features of the building are the machine gun range and the 72 feet
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Freshmen Elected In Cabinet Merger
Freshman and senior YMCA cabinets were officially merged last Thursday at a regular cabinet meeting, Harry W. O'Kane, YMCA secretary announced. The following freshmen succeeded in office upper-classmen now in service: Dave Rau, recording secretary; Wendell Nickel, now in charge of religious work; and Jack Button, in charge of work with men in the armed forces.
These freshmen were elected to the former freshman commission, but due to the merging, they have been put into the senior cabinet. Mr. O'Kane said they planned to have one public meeting each month with a speaker on Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. They chose this hour so that all Navy V-12 and other men in service on the campus would be able to attend.
The first meeting is tentatively set for Sunday, July 25.
J. O. Jones Made Acting Dean
J. O. Jones, professor of applied mechanics, was named last week as acting dean of the School of Engineering and Architecture to succeed J. J. Jakosky, who resigned last month. Chancellor Deane W. Malott made the announcement of Jones' appointment. No one has yet been selected as the permanent dean.
He received his bachelor of science degree in civil engineering at the University in 1912 and acquired his master of civil engineering degree at Cornell University in 1915. In addition to his positions on the staff here, he was associate professor of hydraulics at the University of Minnesota from 1922 to 1925 and professor of hydraulics there from 1926 to 1928, when he returned to K.U.
The new dean is widely known in engineering circles, is the author of a textbook in hydraulics, and is a member of Sigma Xi, honorary science fraternity, Tau Beta Pi, honorary mechanical engineering fraternity, and the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Jones and his wife reside at 1642 Louisiana.
The "Flying Jayhawk Review," stage production presented by the Olathe Naval Training Station in Hoch auditorium last Thursday night, was enthusiastically received by the personnel of the local Naval Training Station and the V-12 program.
'Happy Hour' Given Good Reception
The two-hour presentation was a musical variety show in which members of the cast presented imitations, songs by a chorus of eighteen voices, dances, pantomimes, short sketches
"It was an exceptionally good show. The men thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it," said Chief Petty Officer George O. Starkey, who has charge of the Happy Hours.
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Negro Quartet Here Thursday
Featuring songs from their repertoire of more than 2,000 numbers, the Southernaires, famous Negro male quartet, will present a concert in Hoch auditorium Thursday evening at 8:20 o'clock. The concert is under the direction of D. M. Swarthout, dean of the School of Fine Arts.
African chants, spirituals, slave songs, and Negro popular songs will be included on the program Thursday evening.
The Southernaires have been designated "Minute Men for Defense" by the Defense Savings Staff of the Treasury department, and as such are conducting a special campaign for the sale of War Savings Stamps and Bonds in conjunction with their appearance.
Student activity tickets will admit to the concert. For other persons the admittance price is $1 for seats on the floor, 75 cents in the first balcony, and 50 cents in the second balcony. Tickets may be purchased at Bell Music company, Round Corner drug store, and the Fine Arts office on the first floor of Frank Strong hall.
Hey, Mac!
$ ^{4} $V-12 Highlights By Don Vic Grief, PT-4
Some of the students around the campus have been asking the V boys what the letters PT signified and why all the former fraternites taken over by the Navy were called PT. One witty co-ed suggested that PT stood for parole trainees, which of course is not true.
The PT actually stands for patrol torpedo boat, and each PT is a member of the KU. V-12 fleet. Since the V-12's, at least the majority of them, will not serve with the actual fleet for some time, the officers in charge are trying to acquaint the men with Navy organization, nomenclature, and military courtesy, so that they will be real Navy men when they are through their courses.
"The ration board in Ellensburg, Washington, is either psychic or has a nasty sense of humor," said Joe Johnson of PT-4. when he received an official letter a day ago. He has been trying for a long time to get new tires for his car, and when he was called to active duty, he gave up the struggle. The official envelope contained a permit to buy four new grade A tires, but V-12's can't use cars.
Some people about KU have wondered about the relationship between the V-12's and Machinists Mates. Although a lot of friendly razzing passes between the two groups, they are like the old Viginian, they "smile when they say it." An illustration of the spirit between them helps to dispel any doubts about the situation.
A V-12, Jack Zaring, PT-6, has been in the sick bay for almost a week, and during this time, Mach- (continued to page three)
Freshmen and sophomores in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are expected to see their advisers before Thursday to obtain reports of their progress. The adviser for each underclassman is posted opposite the student's name, with the adviser's office hours.
Gilbert Ulmer
Simpson Is Author Of Music Article
G. Criss Simpson, professor of theory and organ in the School of Fine Arts, is the author of an article which appears in this month's issue of "Musical America" concerning the University Music Week festival of last spring.
Many letters have been received from music administrators and educators over the country about the festival, according to Dr. W. Otto Miessner and Dean D. M. Swarthout. The letters expressed interest in, and congratulations on the success of, the festival.
Among noted music personages on the campus during Music Week were Ferde Grofe, composer, Albert Spalding, violinist, Peter de Rose, composer, Domenico Savino, composer and music editor, Dudley Crafts Watson, of the Chicago Art Institute, and Jack Robbins, music publisher.
Kellogg Loan Is $4,000
A scholarship and loan fund for students in medical technology at the University of Kansas has been made possible by a bequest of $4,000 from the Kellogg Foundation, according to an announcement made by Chancellor Deane W. Malott.
The committee appointed to administer the fund consists of Dr. N. P. Sherwood, Dr. Cora M. Downs, and Dr. C. F. Nelson, all of the University staff, and Dr. C. J. Weber of the University of Kansas hospitals in Kansas City.
"Medical technology is one of the most opportune fields for young women at the present time," stated Dr. Sherwood, head of the bacteriology department.
He said that for the past two years the demand for technicians has far exceeded the supply and that he receives requests from clinics and hospitals all over the country for medical technologists.
The University is expecting an increased feminine enrollment this fall, and particularly in the divisions of bacteriology and nurses training.
Dr. Sherwood said that the Kellogg bequest presents an excellent opportunity to University women who wish to complete their training in the medical technology field.
Art Bowsher, former K.U. student, is now taking training in the Officers Specialist School in the Engineer Officers Replacement Pool at Camp Clalborne, La.
Australia To Be Lecture Subject Of Author
Pictures of Australia fighting for its existence as a nation, and a lecture entitled "Australia Now" will be given by Mrs. Aloha Baker, lecturer-Author, in Fraser theater tonight at 8 o'clock.
Uncensored films of war productions and defense. Australia's famous fighting men in action, Australia's women in uniform, and pictures of its people, the country, its agriculture and industries will be shown by Mrs. Baker.
Mrs. Baker is an American whose education was completed at finishing schools in Belgium, France and Italy. She has lived in 85 foreign countries and speaks six languages. Since Pearl Harbor, Mrs. Baker has devoted her talents to portraying our allies and familiarizing us with their war effort. Some recent lecture engagements included the National Geographic Society, Town Hall, Columbia University, Michigan State College, and Washington University Association.
Housing contracts for the women's dormitories for the fall term are now being let. These contracts are all made to start September 23, the day the 5-week session begins the new school year. No contracts for Corbin, Watkins, or Miller Hall will start in November when the 16-week term begins. Carruth and Battenfeld Hall will also open September 23.
Student activity tickets will be used for admission as this is a part of the regular Lecture Series included in the tickets. Admission will be 40 cents to persons who do not have activity tickets.
Capt. Carl H. Helman, Jr., has been made base ordance officer at Billy Mitchell Field, army air base near Milwaukee. Captain Helman is married and has two children. He graduated from the University in 1937.
Most Houses Will Open On Sept. 23
With few exceptions, the rooming house landladies are asking for students who will be here for the 5-week session, Miss Marie Miller, assistant advisor of women, said. A few houses that have been open this summer are taking a vacation during the short session. The sorority houses will all open September 23 when rush week begins.
It appears that any student who doesn't attend the 5-week term will either have to contract for a room now and pay for it during the session or else wait and take his chances on getting a room in November, say University housing officials.
Food subsidies cost Britain $440,
000,000 for the year ended March 31.