THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 1943
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
PAGE SEVEN
George W. Carver, Negro Scientist-Painter, Dies
Dr. George Washington Carver, son of Negro slaves, who is well known for his contributions to agricultural research, died Tuesday night at his home at Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Ala.
The boy was ransomed for a race horse valued at $300, and was separated from his mother. Carver was permitted to enter school and, after a long struggle, won a master of science degree in agriculture at Iowa State A. & M. college in 1896. Two years later he became director of agricultural work at Tuskegee Institute.
Dr. Carver's humble life began on a farm at Diamond Grove, Mo., about 1864. He never knew the exact date of his birth. His father died when he was a baby and Carver and his mother were taken to Arkansas. to agriculture, Dr. Carver was also listed among.
Developed Many By-Products
As a scientist and agriculturist, Carver's chief fame came from his developments of by-products. From the peanut alone, he developed more than 300 useful products, including paper, ink, a wood-like plastic, and oil to be used in the treatment of infantile paralysis. He developed scores of practical uses for sweet potatoes, trees, clays, corn stalks, blossoms, and cow dung. The sweet potato yielded more than 100 by-products.
From the products of the South's red clay and sandy loam, he developed milk, ink plastics, cosmetics, paper, paint, and even imitation marble.
Carver never actually claimed personal credit for his findings, and never laid claim to a discovery until it was proved beyond all doubt in his mind. His philosophy was, "The things already are there. God, through my hands, brings them to light."
Dr. Carver lived a simple life, and wore threadbare clothes while his salary was putting many youths through Tuskegee Institute. He never mentioned his philanthropies himself, however.
Best known for his contributions
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PRE-MED STUDENTS — The Medical Aptitude Test will be given this year on January 22, 1943. All premedical students of whatever class, who have not yet taken this test should register by January 1st at the Medical School office if they wish to take it this year. The time and place for the test will be announced later on the bulletin boards and in The Kansas.
Student Pan-American League will meet tonight in the Pine Room of the Union Building at 8 p.m. Members are especially requested to attend. Visitors welcome. Antonio Lulli, President.
A number of loan scholarships are available for both men and women the second semester. Please call at the office of the General Scholarship Committee, 1 Frank Strong Hall for application blanks before January 9th. —Jeanette Bowen, Exec. Secretary, Committee on Aids and Awards.
Notice to Prospective Teachers: The services of the Teachers Appointment Bureau will be explained and instructions for registration given at a special meeting in Fraser Theater on Monday, January 11, at 4:30 pm. All persons who expect to register in the Appointment Bureau for positions for the fall of 1943 are urged to be present.-H. E. Chandler, Secretary.
to agriculture. Dr. Carver was also listed among the great artists of his age. Landscapes were his choice, and he painted them with paints developed from the Magnolia blossom cone, the Osage Orange, banana skins, and coffee grounds. He also made a house paint, water colors, and concrete stains from clay.
In addition to being chief of research and experiment at Tuskegee Institute, Dr. Carver was a director of the department of agriculture research, collaborator in the division of plant industry, U. S. department of agriculture, member of the Royal Society of Arts, London, holder of the 1923 Spingarn Medal, and winner in 1939 of the Roosevelt Medal for achievement in science.
SOVIETS NEAR--the stairs, but his landlady (who was in on the joke, too) stopped him with the information that no one was moving out of her house, measles or no measles.
(continued from page two) and on the Don River front and by devastating new aerial blows against the Japanese in the southwestern Pacific theater.
A special Moscow announcement disclosed that German losses in dead and captured alone since the great Russian winter offensive began total 350,000 with 144,150 prisoners taken since Nov. 1 alone. The Soviets are continuing to amass the battle area.
News of a great new flying fortress attack on the Japanese harbor of Rabau, New British Island, came coincident with a new warning by the Australian press that Japan may still attempt an invasion of the continent down under.
There was an almost unanimous demand that prime minister John Curtin fly to Washington to ask President Roosevelt for more aid.
CONSIDER PLAN---the stairs, but his landlady (who was in on the joke, too) stopped him with the information that no one was moving out of her house, measles or no measles.
The continued massing of Japanese forces at bases northeast of Ausaia and the enemy's ability to produce more and more ships and men despite the terrific attrition of America bombers were cited as proof of the enemy threat.
Development of Skills Discussed
(continued from page one) for classification of students admitted to the University according to ability. This would involve a greater use of testing procedures and a more careful attempt to adopt the work of the first two years to the needs and capacities of particular students
The question of the wisdom of devoting the energies of the University to short courses, representing a speed-up by eliminating the usual requirements and concentrating on the development of specialized skills is also being discussed, stated Dr. Ashton.
Working with Dr. Ashton on the committee are Dean E. B. Stouffer of the Graduate School, Dean F. T.
Although hindered by the war and limited in planning by uncertainty as to the use the army and navy wish to make of the University, the committee continues consideration of ways and means by which the work of the University may be made more effective in the years after the war. Particular attention is being given the problem of devising a special curriculum for administrators, particularly military administrators for foreign countries.
Snooping Around News and Views from other colleges
Skirer Popular with Oklahomaans
Shirer Popular with Oklahomans Records of 1942 in the browsing room at the University of Oklahoma revealed that "Berlin Diary" by William Shirer was the most popular non-fiction book for the year and that "Kings Row" by Henry Bellamann was the most popular fiction book.
Like Your Name
The Reception Center at Fort Leavenworth has in its files many unusual names. Two unique names were added recently. One fellow's name alphabetically placed in the files, last name first, was Christmas, Carrol. Another unusual name, that of an Indian from South Dakota was Claude Never Misses.
The Leavenworth high school paper prints the following success recipe: study; think; work.
Recipe For Success
Terrier Follows Sailors
Dewey "Snorter" Luster, head football coach at the University of Oklahoma has trouble keeping track of his 18-months old fox terrier. Mike, the wandering terrier, takes intermittent leaves from the Luster home to follow the many sailors stationed on duty at Norman's Naval bases. He returned recently from one of his many excursions wearing a new collar.
Princeton Awards Scholarships
Princeton University awarded 129 scholarships to members of the freshman class, who represent 26 states and the District of Columbia. The amount of the awards totaled $45,925, and were awarded on the basis of scholarships and financial need.
Army Bomber Crash Kills Soldiers Near White City
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The plane crashed last night but officials at the Topeka air base withheld details. Lt. L. E. Larson, public relations officer, said he was unable to announce the casualties until the victims next of kin had been notified.
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The editorial appearing in Sunday's Kansan undoubtedly has started a thinking process on the parts of many students as to the meaning of democracy in education. The absence of Japanese-American students on the Hill has not heretofore been of much concern to us; but, presented with a picture of the situation, we are cognizant of its importance.
This Saturday the Board of Regents will again meet to consider the admission of Japanese-American students to Kansas state colleges and universities. No doubt the decision made by the Board last spring was under conditions far different from existing ones. Present FBI approval of these students and the favorable experience on the part of neighboring universities should be deciding factors in their reconsideration.
Another factor in their decision will be the information that the students, as evidenced by your representative editorial, favor a reversal of the Regents' previous action.
Sincerely yours,
Jean Brownlee
Betty Lou Kalis
Ralph Michener
Dean Ostrum
Colleen Poorman
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A boy suggested that if he really wanted to get out he would help him. "I'll get below the window and you can lower your suitcases to me and climb out over the porch roof."
Well, Herbert did. They let him in on the joke before he could get another room.
Moral: Two swallows don't make a summer or three cases of Measles an epidemic.
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Stagedoor Johnny: John Conard, Rock Chalk Co-op, and his wandering eye were at the Ballet Russe Tuesday evening. The cowgirl in the second scene caught his fancy, and he resolved to go back stage after the last note was played and the last step danced. Unhappily, the sanctum sanctorum was guarded by Cossacks—or so it seemed. Moreover, the stage was being used for a dressing room.
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If all the roots were as loyal: Reed Whetstone, 1140 Louisiana, got so excited at the game last night that he fell through the stage bleachers. It took him all intermission to get back up.
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I bet when he was 16 they had to tie him down to get shoes on him: Jim Calkins and Luther Welsh, Beta freshmen, were up visiting John Shelton, Beta active, who is in Watkins Memorial hospital with the measles (or, a la Winchell, could there be some other attraction?). The nurse took one look at Jim, and, commenting on his flushed appearance, asked if he had the measles. Jim answered an emphatic "No". Getting three or four other nurses to help her, the nurse tried to drag Jim inside to examine him. Jim broke away, however, and hid in the bushes outside the hospital. Two strong doctors brought him inside, and he was carefully examined. He didn't have the emasles.
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