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LAWRENCE, KANSAS, FRIDAY, MARCH 5. 1943
40th YEAR
NUMBER 88
Yanks Down Jap Aircraft In Sea Battle
(International News Service)
Obvious inability of Japanese planes and pilots to compete with American flyers although possessing numerical superiority was emphasized today when complete reports disclosed that 89 enemy craft were destroyed in the battle of the Bismarck sea.
A communique from headquarters of General Douglas MacArthur revealed that Allied byers disposed of an additional 27 Japanese planes over and above those first announced. Confirms Report
At the same time, MacArthur definitely confirmed that the entire enemy invasion fleet which had been sighted off the northern coast of New Guinea on its way to attack Australia was eliminated completely.
Never in military history has a hostile force been so completely wiped out.
On other fronts meanwhile new successes were scored for the forces of the United Nations.
Attempt Attack
In northern Tunisia the Germans attempted a new attack which brought about heavy street fighting in the little town of Sedjenane which stands athwart a road to Bizerte. The communique from General Dwight Eisenhower's headquarters said the assault was "successfully held" while American and French forces in the central and southern sectors made appreciable advances. Allied planes based on north Africa pounded incessantly at enemy transport columns and supply lines all over the battle area.
Soviets Smash Ahead
In Russia, Soviet troops smashed steadily ahead on a 1,000 mile front from Lake Ilmen to the Caucasus following recapture of Rzhev.
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Dance After State Game Is Arranged
The second square dance sponsored by the department of physical education is scheduled after the KUK-State game tomorrow night.
Dancing will begin at 9 o'clock and last for an hour. There will be no half-hour teaching period at this party as there was at the first one. Miss Ruth Hoover, assistant professor of physical education, announced today that teaching of elementary square dancing steps will be offered at the next dance, however.
Whistle Is Quiet
Gone To War
The whistle has gone to war. For the first time since the whistle was installed at the power plant, no sound was heard from it when a fire broke out in the Anatomy building on the Hill Wednesday evening.
For the duration, nothing short of an air raid alarm or blackout signal will cause it to blow at an irregular time. To use it for fire warnings and emergency signals both would be confusing, officials believe.
Faculty Hears Nebraska Dean
Dean Nels A. Bengtson, of the junior division of the University of Nebraska and professor of geography there, spoke to a special faculty meeting of the entire staff of the University at 4:30 this afternoon.
At the recent deans' meeting in Nebraska, Dean Paul B. Lawson of the College was impressed with the organization of the junior division, and he requested Dean Bengtson to speak to the University faculty.
The chief function of the junior division is to advise and counsel freshmen. It specializes in gathering information about all freshmen regardless of the courses they take.
According to the junior division, after the student has been advised about his courses of study by a 'aculty member who has studied his particular case, he is required to appear for three conferences during the year with his counsellor. His progress is followed through his freshman year, and when it has been successfully completed, he may enroll in the regular schools of the University.
Snow Stops Salvage Work On Building
Snow and cold weather have stopped workmen from completing the job of removing debris from the ruins of the Anatomy building which was destroyed by a ravaging wind-blown fire Wednesday evening.
The buildings and grounds department moved all the cadavers from the main floor that had been used by students for dissecting work to the basement of Lindley hall where medical students cleaned and prepared the bodies for use in anatomy classes in Snow hall today.
All of the material in the fire proof vault in the anatomy building was saved. Medical authorities placed the value of the equipment in the vault at $30,000. A further search through the ruins raised the total damage nearer to $50,000 than the $25,000 first reported.
Vault Saves Material
Dr. C. W. Asling, assistant professor of anatomy, recovered a microscope that he had left on his desk. The case that contained the microscope was charred but the microscope was not harmed.
Left in Building
Cadavers, now preserved in a chemical solution in a vault in the southwest corner of the ruins of the anatomy building, will be left there until a suitable place can be found for the bodies.
All classes in the medical school met as usual after the fire. The students in the school did not miss a class.
The microscopic anatomy met (continued to page eight)
Women's Halls To Open To Meet Large Demand
More requests for lodging for women students during the summer session have been received in the office of the adviser of women than at this time in any previous year, Miss Marie Miller, assistant to the adviser of women, announced today.
Tentative dates for the two summer sessions have been set: from May 23 to Sept. 10, four
Tentative dates for the two s from May 22 to Sept.10,for he 16 weeks session; and from June 12 to Aug.6, for the eight weeks session.
Three Halls Open
Three University halls to be open are Corbin hall, Watkins hall, and Miller hall. Corbin hall will be a residence hall serving breakfast and dinner every day. Watkins hall will also be a residence hall, and the women will have kitchen privileges. Miller hall will for cooperative living, and will organized, having student office If Miller hall is filled, another co-operative house will be opened.
Rates for living in the halls during the eight sessions are as follows: Corbin hall, $22 (each) for double rooms, and $35 for breakfasts and dinners (seven days a week); Watkins hall, $20 (each) for double rooms, and $5 (each) for use of kitchens and dining rooms; Miller hall, $8 for rooms, cost of food to be shared equally by students.
All these rates are doubled for residence during the 16 weeks session. Further details concerning living expenses may be learned at the office of the adviser of women in room 104, Fraser hall, Miss Miller said.
Buehler Elected Forensics Head
E. C. Buchler
E. C. Buehler, chairman of the department of speech and director of forensics at the University, has been elected national president of Delta Sigma Rho, honorary forensics fraternity, according to word received here today. Eighty-six of the nation's major universities and colleges have chapters of the society, but the only one in Kansas is located at the University.
Heads Fraternity
Red Cross Total Is Below Quota
The student collection of Red Cross funds has reached the $500 mark, but the drive is still far from the quota which is nearly $1500, or 50 cents per student, Ruth Kelley, chairman of the student collection group, reported today.
Dr. F. C. Allen, chairman of the University division, was not back from Omaha in time to be with his class this morning, but he said yesterday that although the beginning was slow, "surely more contributions will come in next week."
The community recreation class met at 10:30 today to check results. All of the organized houses have turned in their contributions except seven. The women in the class met in the Memorial Union building this afternoon to collect from the sailors. This group will also set up tables in the Memorial Union building to contact students that have not yet been reached. Since tomorrow is the last day for the drive, Miss Kelley urges that all reports be turned in before tomorrow night.
Emphasis on History
The collections from the faculty and employees at the University total more than $900, according to a report by the committee this morning.
Colby College is placing increased emphasis on American history this year.
The society was established in 1906, and is the oldest of the forensic honorary fraternities.
Professor Buehler has been one of the vice-presidents of Delta Sigma Rho for the past six years. His fellow contestants for the presidential post were A. Craig Baird, of the University of Iowa, former president of the National Association of Teachers of Speech; and Milton Dickens, of Syracuse University.
Outstanding in Forensics
The honor comes to Professor Buehler largely as the result of his outstanding work in the field of forensics, in which his teams and speakers have attracted national and international attention. Professor Buehler has been executive secretary of the Missouri Valley Forensics League for the past 15 years, an institution composed of 12 of the leading colleges and universities in the middle west.
Under Professor Buehler's direction, the University of Kansas has won more debates and oratorical contests than any other school in the league. In 1936, his debate teams made a tour through the eastern section of the country meeting Princeton, Rutgers, Penn State, Northwestern, Wisconsin, Michigan, and other universities. His teams have also toured the western part of the country and have been invited to contest against the forensics representatives of leading universities on the west coast.
Student To Britain
In 1934, the University here was selected to send a member of American debate team to the British (continued to move right)
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Lawson To Deliver Speeches Next Week
Dean Paul B. Lawson of the College has an intensive speaking schedule next week. Monday and Tuesday he will be on a tour through Kansas and Oklahoma.
Monday morning Dean Lawson will address students at Tulaa University, Tulsa, Okla., at convocation. That evening he will speak to the Talk of the Month club in Pawnee, Okla.
On Tuesday he will speak in Cofeyville, to the junior college students at convocation in the morning, and to the Lions' club in the evening.
On Saturday, March 13, he is scheduled to speak to the Lyons County Teachers Association in Emporia.