FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 1943
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
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R.A.F. Observed 25th Birthday Wednesday
London, (INS)—The British Royal Air Force observed the 25th anniversary of its founding Wednesday.
A message marking the occasion and commending the R.A.F. on past performances was received by Air Chief Marshal Sir Charles Portal from Gen. Henry H. Arnold, commander of American Army Air Forces.
"The fighter command's achievement in the air battle of Britain has taken its place in heroic annals," said Gen. Arnold.
the bomber command's ever rising tempo in strategic bombing of Germany . . . is setting new standards in aerial warfare.
"On many fronts the United States Army Air Forces look forward to increasing cooperation with the Royal Air Force so that, wing-tip to wing-tip, we may fly destruction to our common enemies."
operation for Victory
In his reply to Gen. Arnold, Sir Charles said:
"We are ever conscious of the great help the U.S.A.A.F. is giving us. It is playing a great part in making the R.A.F. what it is today . . .
Russian Congratulations
"We look forward to flying side by side to the achievement of a common victory."
Sir Charles also received a congratulatory message from Marshal A. A. Novikov of the Soviet Air Force.
King George Plans to award standards to operational squadrons of the R.A.F. which qualify by length of service or by outstanding achievements.
Leader of Mexican Union Demands Army Action
Mexico City, (INS) — A demand that Mexico send an army of at least 50,000 to war had been voiced yesterday by Vicente Lombardo Toledano, president of the Mexican Confederation of Workers, at the confederation's annual congress. Toledano, also president of the Main-American Confederation of Workers, declared yesterday in a speech before the group that only by taking part in the war could Mexico win a place at the peace table.
Egbert Reads Manuscripts At Quill Club Meeting
The reading of two short story manuscripts by Addie Egbert following a dinner in the Union cafeteria, featured the Quill club meeting in the Pine room of the Union building last night.
A correction in the publication of the officers elected at the last meeting was announced by Prof. J. E. Hankins, who stated that the Keeper of the Parchment was Donna Heck.
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(continued from page one) life is primitive, it is believed to possess a strong, direct, and expressive character.
"Wild Cherry," sculptured by "Poseid Trazier, was carved from wood found in the southern part of Douglas county. The figure is approximately 7 feet tall and suggests a human figure, although still a tree.
Tri-State Compact Receives Approval Of Senate Committee
The tri-state compact for control of the waters of the Republican River basin was recommended for approval by the Senate committee on irrigation and reclamation Wednesday in Washington.
The legislatures of the three states concerned Kansas, Colorado, and Nebraska, have approved the compact. The Senate resolution consenting and approving the compact was amended by skriking out a section which would reserve to Congress the right to alter, amend, or repeal provisions of the act of approval. This amendment was made at the insistence of Sen. Clyde Reed of Kansas.
OCS Hugh F. Crain Breaks Rifle Record At Fort Benning, Ga.
Officer Candidate Hugh F. Crain, former member of the State Geological survey of the University, recently scored 338 out of a possible 340 to break the range record at Fort Benning, Ga., where he is now stationed.
The previous range record was 336, and the highest score made by an officer candidate was 332.
Crain, a graduate of the University of Kansas, went to Fort Benning as an officer candidate in February.
Canada Will Have Meat Rationed 'Early in May'
Ottawa, Ont., (INS) — Meat ractioning will be put into effect in Canada "early in May" Finance Minister James Ilsley confirmed yesterday.
Illskey said each person would be allotted about two pounds of meat a week. All restaurants will have meatless days too, he said. Illskey said meat production of Canada was greater in 1942 than in previous years and exports were lower but added spasmodic shortages had developed as the result of increased spending power of the people.
University Offers War Course
A course on "Propaganda in Total Warfare" will be introduced in the spring quarter of the evening school at Howard University.
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(continued from page one) the Union lounge from April 11 to 17. During this time, ballots are to be cast for the favorite piece of work in the group. First and second choice should be indicated on these ballots, which are to determine the popularity awards. Quality awards will be given, based on standards of excellence.
The judges will award a prize ribbon to every work which attains the designated level of achievement. Awards will be made to all worthy contributors, and will be presented at the formal showing, April 15.
Plan for Peace As War Goes On, Eden Suggests
Ottawa, (INS)—In order to insure a peace that will endure, the United Nations should build as they go along and not develop an elaborate plan all at once, British Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden told a joint meeting of both houses of the Canadian parliament yesterday afternoon.
Eden, who agrees with President Roosevelt that the United Nations are about "95 percent together" in current and post-war planning, said that the Axis must be totally disarmed.
"It is better to build as we go along to test our mutual understanding and to develop it, rather than to devise all at once some elaborate structure in which we should seek to fit the component parts as best we may.
He asserted:
"In this sphere of international endeavor the British Commonwealth has its specific contribution to make. It has been our practice to allow and encourage cooperation to grow. We have neither rigid rules nor precise formulae between us, but we have the spirit of understanding and we know the road that we would travel."
"If we can infuse this same spirit into the sphere of international relations we shall have made an essential contribution to a peace that can endure."
World May Use Single Currency
Washington, (INS)—A plan for international currency in the post-war world is now being formulated by the Treasury department and the United Nations, Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthal announced yesterday.
"The plan has been submitted to the financial ministers of various nations," he declared, at a press conference, "and they will be invited to the United States at their convenience to discuss and submit their own plans. The program will be carried on by Harry D. White, assistant to the secretary in charge of monetary research, the State Department, and the Treasury department."
"The very tentative plans," he said "have been in discussion for almost a year."
Convicts Realize Duty;
Give Blood to Red Cross
Ossining, N. Y., (INS)—They may have violated the laws of society but their blood is good and their ambition to aid the war effort unimpeachable.
WITH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
It's Always---
DRAKE'S
FOR BAKES
New Yorkers Acclaim New Hit Dramatizing Black Market Steaks
907 Mass.
New York, (INS) — A new torch song, "Porterhouse Lucy, The Black Market Steak," was acclaimed yesterday by point rationed New Yorkers.
The song made its debut at a Department of Agriculture sponsored show dramatizing wartime food problems.
It starts:
"Now she drove up to the butcher's in a limousine;
"It was ten feet long and painted Kelly green . . ."
There are a dozen verses.
Playing compositions by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, Casella, and Schumann, Mary Ruth Brown displayed a neat and distinctive style and straightforward keyboard approach in her senior piano recital last night in Fraser theater.
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Mary Ruth Brown Gives Senior Recital
Miss Brown began her program with Beethoven's "Sonata Op. 31, No. 3. In the second group, Miss Brown played Chopin's "Nocturne Op. 27, No. 2," and "PoLaunaise Op. 71, No. 1," and "Un Sospiro," by Liszt.
Rachmaninoff's "Elegie," Casella's "Bolero," and "Carillon," were popular with the audience. "Prelude in G Minor," by Rachmaninoff, closed the third group:
Miss Brown ended the program with the first movement of Schumann's "Concerto in A Minor," assisted by Jan Chiapusso at the second piano.
Briton Visits Ft. Leavenworth
Brig. P, D. W. Dunn of the British army staff, now stationed in Washington, is visiting the Command and General Staff school at Ft. Leavenworth.
Minnesota Would Limit President To Two Terms
Minneapolis, April 1, (INS) — A resolution for a constitutional amendment limiting U.S. presidents to two terms in office was before the Minnesota legislature yesterday.
"Power too long continued is always abused and means death to freedom," the resolution declared.
"Shattering tradition of a nation is the first step in breaking down democracy of a nation and is the path that has been trod by all who have established themselves as dictators," it continued.
The resolution directed that copies be sent to all other state legislatures with a request they take similar action.
It was believed that the proposal will be routed to the Minnesota house committee on rules, of which Representative Roy Dunn, Republican national committeeman for Minnesota, is chairman. He was known to have encouraged introduction of the resolution, but was not a sponsor to avoid making it a partisan issue.
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bodies a week ago Monday.
After the printing of the new constitution in Sunday's Kansan, students had four days to think about and discuss the plan before casting their ballots from 8 o'clock until 5 yesterday. The majority of the voting took place in the basement of Frank Strong hall where all women students, men students in the College, in the Schools of Business, Fine Arts, Education, and Pharmacy, and in the Graduate School made there choice. Men students in the School of Engineering and Architecture voted in Marvin hall, and those in the Schools of Law and Medicine voted in Green hall.
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