VERSATILE MAN Gov. Stassen to Navy Will Talk Here
A man with an All-American physique, an international rifle champion, once chosen the outstanding ROTC cadet from the Seventh Corps Area, a tep-notch politician, and a sound-thinking and acting businessman—that's a thumbnail sketch of the man who is governing Minnesota until the Navy calls him.
1. B. Stassen, who will speak in Hoch auditorium
Gov. Harold B. Stassen, wh at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning, on the subject, "Where are We Going?" worked his way through Minnesota University earning his bachelor's degree at the age of 20 and law degree at 22; served two terms as Dakota county attorney and was elected governor at the age of 31, the youngest governor in the state's history. He is now serving his third two-year term.
He is a lieutenant commander in the Naval Reserve, and is eager to go into combat duty. He is also vitally interested in post-war planning
for a better world.
Steven Gut Staats Debt
Stassen Cut State Debt
In 1940, Governor Sussex was the keynote at the Republican national convention and accepted the floor leadership of the nomination campaign for Willkie. His position in the Republican party has been dominant for five years.
As governor, he reorganized the state government, cutting the state debt by $20,000,000, and instituting (continued to page seven)
WAACOfficer on Campus Wants Recruits
Fifteen women inquired about service in the WAACS of recruiting officer Lt. Gladys Huber yesterday. Many of the questions concerned possibilities of college students in becoming officers, and in joining, yet finishing school.
Lt. Huber, clad in the official dress uniform of the WAAC explained that women with a fair education and ability were officer material.After a four-
ficer material. After a four-week basic training period, they may apply for officer candidate school.
"It is possible to enroll in reserve and finish the school year," explained Lt. Huber. "Women must be 21 before they apply," she said.
Several women interested in bacteriology questioned Lt. Huber about the possibility of choosing the special field in which she wanted to work. It was explained that a classification system like that using the army was employed, and as far as possible.
women were placed in work they enjoyed.
WAAC's are requisitioned just as any property or equipment in the army is, Lt. Huber laughed. This happens because they are a part of the service and supply division of the army.
The WAAC's are rapidly becoming more necessary and useful in more ways, as shown by the greater demand for them in army camps. Miss Florence Black, adviser for the WAAC's to attend the commander's
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Jury Out Nine Hours
Flynn Acquitted
Los Angeles, Feb. 6, (INS)—Two hours after it began its second day of deliberation, a jury of nine women and three men today acquitted screen star Errol Flynn on the charge that he attacked two teen-aged girls.
The verdict, returned by elderly men who deliberated seven hours without result yesterday, cleared the actor of the accusations of 16-year-old Peggy Larue Satterlee and 17-year-old Betty Hensen.
The verdict, returned by the nine housewives and three deliberated
He smiled when he realized he had been exonerated.
"I know now I didn't become an American citizen for nothings" be
Flynn stood up straight and calm as the verdict declaring him not guilty on each of the three counts was read.
said a few minutes later. "My confidence in the essential fairness of American justice has been vindicated."
A few minutes after the verdict was returned Flynn became so nervous he w unable to light his own cigarette a reporter had to hold a man William.
Flynn was granted citizenship papers only a few days before he was charged with the alleged attack.
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with a smile.
Daily Kansan
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, SUNDAY, FEDRUARY 7, 1943
40th YEAR
Kansas City Philharmonic In Concerts Here Monday
NUMBER 71
Tschelkovsky's "Fifth Symphony," Crisg's "Anitra's Dance" and "In Soi Hall of the Mountain King" "Intermezzo" from "Jewels of the
The young people's concert in the afternoon will be "Pomp and Circumstance" by Elgar, Andante from
Organized nine years ago, the orchestra is now considered one of the eleven major symphony orchestras in the United States. Under Karl Krueger's brilliant direction it has gained the respect of music lovers throughout the Middle West.
Kansas City's famed Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of Karl Krutiger, will appear in two performances tomorrow in Noah auditorium. The first, a young people's concert, will be at 2:15 in the afternoon and the second, the fourth performance in the University Conserv Series, will be given at 8:20 o'clock.
Get Fall Semester Grades From Registrar This Week
Grades for the fall semester may be obtained at the registrar's office this week, it has been announced. The following schedule of names will be followed:
Monday, A to G inclusive.
Tuesday, H to M inclusive.
Wednesday, N to S inclusive.
Thursday, T to Z inclusive.
Friday and Saturday, those unable to appear at the scheduled time
Modonna" by Wolf-Ferrari, and "Ipovetemin Dance" by Borodin.
Monday night the program will be the Overture to "Raymond" by Ambressa Thomas; "Symphony No. 2 in E Minor" by Rachmanninoff; Debusy's "The Sea," three symphonic sketches which are "From Dawn till Noon on the Sea," "Play of the Waves," and "Dialogue of the Wind and the Sea"; and "Roumanian Rhapsody No. 1, in A Major, Op. 11, by Georges Enesco.
The afternoon program will be free for children and 50c for adults. Student activity books will admit University students to the evening concert. Tickets will be sold at the School of Fine Arts office at $2, $1.50, and $1 plus state and federal tax.
Eisenhower Commands; Nazis on Run
By International News Service
By International News Service
Avenging Russian armies closed in on the Caucasian gateway-city of Rostov tonight, capturing five more important towns and railway centers and closing a trap on an estimated 200,000 Nazis in the western Caucasus.
Unable to fall back on Rostov, this army now finds itself with its back to the sea of Azov, with the narrow and inhospital Kerch straits leading to the Crimea as the only route of escape left open.
It was announced officially also that the Russians had captured a number of strong points south of the big oil refining center at the mouth of the Don river.
In Washington Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox, declared at a press conference that Jap moves indicated a major engagement may be imminent in the Southwest Pacific, but that thus far losses on both sides have been moderate.
The last proficiency examination of the semester will be held early in April. Prof. Virtue announced.
The Secretary read a Navy Department communique which re-
Ninety Students Take English Examination
Approximately ninety students appeared for the English proficiency examination at 8:30 yesterday morning. Prof. John B. Virtue of the English department, said.
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Results of yesterday's examination will be posted on the bulletin board outside the college office in about a month.
Jamboree Valentines Are J.J.'s Theme
A program, dancing, and refreshments will be offered all University women in the Kansas room at the price of 5 each. Square dancing will be a special feature.
Decorated in a Valentine theme, the Kansas room of the Union building will be the meeting place for all University women at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Virginia Rader, publicity chairman for the Jay Jane Jamborcee announced today.
Virginia Rader is publicity chairman for the Jamboree; Alice Goff, program chairman; Kay Brown, chairman of the reception committee; Ruth Kelley, in charge of decorations, and Ruth Krehbiel, music chairman.
A play with the theme of girl gets boy will be the main part of the program. About half of the Jay Janes are members of the cast.
ROTC Announces Staff Changes
Released from his instructor's position yesterday, Capt. George Baxter Smith will report at Ft Leavenworth today to begin a ninety weeks general course for staff officers. At the end of this training period, he will return to the University, according to Col. Jack Gage.
Two changes in the ROTC teaching staff were brought about this week by orders from the War Department.
Lt. Herbert Hucks, Jr., will be leaving the department shortly. His replacement, Lt. Benjamin F. Clark was sent here Thursday from Ft. Riley.
WEATHER
Little change in temperature.
WEATHER
KU Selected As Place For ArmyTraining
The University has been selected as one of the many colleges and universities throughout the country to give specialized training to men in uniform under the new Army Specialized Training program, Chancellor Deane W. Malott learned yesterday from the War Department. Under the new program, details of which will be released later, young men will be put in uniform and returned to the University for further specialized study.
"Selection of the University for this program," said Chancellor Maolt, "will enable us to continue to serve the young men of Kansas in giving university training through the war period and at the same time to give maximum service to the war effort."
Notice was also given to the University that the basic Reserve Officers Training Corps will be continued here and that it is con-
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Professors To Give Panel Discussion On Wartime Liberties
The freshman members of the YWCA-YMCA will have a panel discussion and meeting in the Kansas room of the Union building at 7:30 Tuesday evening. The topic, "Civil Liberties During Wartime," will be discussed by Professors R. H. Wheeler of the psychology department and Hilden Gibson and W. E. Sandelius of the political science department.
The audience will be asked to enter into the discussion after the ideas and problems have been presented. Following this will be a musical program.